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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-16

they had put a goodly distance be-
tween themselves and the solitary
figure, "yonder brother Graves aims
giving with his voice, and enforces
the bounty with his staff. Woe be-
tide the good Samaritan who falls
within reach Of his pilgrims prop.
You knew him?" she asked.
answered. HE was hired to kill me-"
.'Why?" in surprise.
Because the-duke wanted me out
of the way"
She asked no further questions, al
tho he could see by her brow she was
thinking deeply. Was the duke then
no better than a common assassin?
She frowned, then gave an impatient
exclamation.
1T is inexplicable, she said, and
rode the faster.
The Jester, too was solent, but his
mind dwelt upon the future and its
hazards. He little liked their meeting
with the false monk. Why was the
Franciscan travelling in their dlrec-
,tion9 Had others of that band of pill
layers, street fools and knave min
strels, formerly infesting the neigh
He did not believe the monk would
long. pursue a solitary pilgrimage, for
varlets of that kind have common
haunts and byways. The encounter
suggested hazard ahead as we'll as
danger of pursuit from the palace.
But this apprehension of new source
of peril he kept from his companion;
since go on they must there was no
need to disquiet her further.
The mystic silver light OF the day
had now become golden; the sky.
brilliant, many-colored, overlooked
the vast, sullen earth: between two
roseate streamers a whitish crescent
unobtrusively was set. Seemingly
misplaced in sanguinary sea, pas
sionless it lay, but as the ocean Of
light grew dull the crescent kindled.
over a, thick patch of pine trees in the
distance 1nyriads of dark birds how
cred and screamed in chorus. Now
they circIed. restlessly above that
shaded spot; then darted off, cloud
against the sky, and returned with re-
newed cawing and discord. AS the
riders approached the din abruptly
ceased. the creatures mysteriousIy and
suddenly vanishing into the depths Of
| the thicket below.
(To be Continued Tomorrow
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-16

$ Bacon-Y gu used to eat pie every
morning for your breakfast? '.$s'.Zfs. Is,
(, Hubby ,ss;2 80 .aSF
"But you don't now?'' - I.s:ss
MOI I'll go l: - .g:s. /,
when did you quit?" = 80 ~
when I married.
When your wife asked you to
No; when she began making the
spies.''' sf}. s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-16
Mrs. Ogden Goelet

Mrs: Ogden. Goelet, tho a very
wealthy woman, is much averse ito
extravaganza and positively shudder
at anything that savors Of ostenta-
ton: Not long ago she gently reproved
a rich young girl friend on account.
Of an expenditure that was both silly
and huge. The girl answered airily,
Yes, I suppose it is sextravagant, but
then can we'll afford it." Quoth Mrs.
Goelet: Reasoning by analogy, would
I be justified in, supposing that you
would excuse your cook. for oversalt-
ing your omelet because salt is
cheap ?'' : .tsr;s%. 49, .s..tz 80, Z i.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-16
QUIPs FROM YoNKERs
The Yonkers Gazette

ras The Yonkers Gazette. ~ =. 4
Mrs. DEARBORN think you have
such an original husband. z,...
Mrs. Wabash-Original nothing!
He's my sixteenth! Il 81 49, Z:
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-16

), Church---That new doctor doXn thu
block. is the limit; ~. ys.s:3
i..344F1atbush did he dog. ~, ~.
81 %:.'.stWh by, II called on him to see If:
could borroW%his lawn oWer.s4 AMI
he charged me 81 forS a. call. L 81 s.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-10-16

Yeast suppose you have often
taken a piece of pie on the fly? -
msonbeak-Yes,s and no doubt
have taken a fySon the piece Of pie. =,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
Profit Earning Railroads.

Columbia, Dec. 15.-From the re-
port by Secretary Duncan, of the rail-
road commission, it will be interest
ing to know which roads out of the
total of nineteen made the most money,
and the net incomes Of which we're
the greatest. Out of the total income
of s13, III, 1sl. 10 from all sources, it
is found that the consolidated Coast
Line and Paint system received the
largest, the figures being s., 780. $50. 25.
and their net income less all expenses,
including cost of maintenance and
taxes, was 81, 407, 20s.6]. The South
ern, operating the Columbia division
came next, with a total of $685.
8o5. So, and net income Of 1886, 326. 81.
The gross income of the Atlanta and
Charlotte Air Line was less than that
of the Seaboard, but their net income
was greater, due no doubt to the heavy
expense of building which the latter
has had to incur. The total income
from the Charlotte Air Line was
81. .478.6l8.0 and the net income was
$3.50, 068. 80. while the total income Of
the Seaboard was 81, SIG, 100. "a, and
the net income SAL, 562. As. The
Southern Railway in this State led
this by several thousand dollars, their
total income being 81, 642, IL. SO. while
their net income was s53S, 438. 50. The
Charleston and Western Carolina is
the last of the roads whose income ex-
ceeded a million dollars. Their total
income was 81, O35. 508. e6 and their net
income was S133, 734. Is. These figures
are for the year ending June 80, 1903.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
"REMINISCENCES
Jailer George ". Hancock had
Something by Which to Re-.
member the Early sos.

Here in Sumter there are few people more
generally known than George ". Hancock
keeper Of the Jail. Nr. Hancock is an inter
esting talker and tells a story well. OF war
stories he has an ample store. Seen one day
at his caste on Canal street he told the fol-
lowing
II have been down in bed on account OF my
back several times and suffered the most in
tense pain right across the small OF my back
which felt just as If a log Of wood was laying
ON II and crushing the life out OF me and
was unable to get from under it. could not
t,,rn over without taking both hands to pull
myself. The kidney secretions were very
DIRK. full of sediment and called me out OF
he'd every little while. l think contracted
the disease during lhe war, away back in
1852 and 1865 laying out in all kinds OF wealth
ar exposed to heat and cold. Since then dur
ing later years have suffered everything d
man could suffer and live. l used everything
T co1,ld get hold of bat nothing seemed to
touch it. l finally saw Doan's Kidney Pills
advertised and went to DR.. A. j. Chlna's
drup store and procured Il box. They acted
Iike a charm. have used three boxes and all
the main in nv back has left. the kidney Sc
cretionS have become natural ana 1eel a
No. l. Doan's Kidney pills are the best back
ache remedy on earth r.
For sale by all dealers; price 30 cents. Eos
ter-MiIburn Co., Buffalo, \. T., soie agents
for the United states.
Remember the name. Doan's ana take no
rxSh
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23

revenues from Santiago for expenses
elsewhere. He answered that Santiago
had received all it's own revenues and
more than $4,000 additional
Mr. Morrison, New York lawyer,
testified that be was interested in the
Electrozone Company, Of havana, and
that his company received contracts
from Gen. Wood for distinfeeting the
city. He said that there is still due
to the company the sum of So, 600 On
contracts, and that Cuban officials in
Havana swear the money was paid to
Gen. Wood to discharge the indebted
ness. Mr.. Morrison said he believes
that Gen. Wood received that money.
During the hearing today Senator
Hanna made a formal request Of the
committee that Gen. Wood be subpoe-
naed to come home from the Philippines
in order that he may answer the
charges against him, and that he may
be questioned concerning his actions in
Cuba.
WORSE AND WORSE FOR WOOD.
Washington, Dec. 15.-The Senate
committee on military affairs resumed
it's hearing in the Gen. Wood case to-
day, with Major j. E. Rnneie as the
first witness. Statements made by
Ray Stannard Baker. the magazine
writer, concerning the article reflect
ing upon the administration Of Major
Gen. John R. Brooke. made it neces-
sary for the recall Of Major Runcie.
*I3e was asked a number of questions
concerning the origin Of the article in
question, and stood by his. former tes-
timony, to the effect that Gen. Wood
had knowledge of the story, and that
it was prepared practically at his sug-
gestion ard dictation.
The second witness today was Gen.
George Burton, inspector general OF
the army. He occupied the position
of inspector general in Cuba under the
administration of Gen. Wood as Cover
nor General, and it was he who dis
coverd the postal frauds. He wasecall-
ed for the purpose of telling the COM
mittee the date of that discovery, and
also the date Gen. Wood made the or
der revising the judicial system OF
Cuba, for the admission Of ex parte
testimony. Gen. Burton said that
the discovery of the postal frauds was
made in April, 1860, and that it was
two weeks or more later when tbe or
der was issued by Gen. Wood changing
the jurisdiction and powers cf the
Court.
Alexis E. Frye, formerly superin-
tendent of public instruction Of Cuba.
told the committee that the schools OF
Cuba we're organized under laws is
sued by Gen. Brooke, and that an or.
der making cut in the salaries or
teachers was issued by Gen. Wood.
He declared that this was a breach OF
faith on the part of Gen. Wood, which
interfered with the efficiency of the
schools. He asserted that Gen. Wood
was untrnthful in many matters affect
ing public affairs.
| Secretary Root will be called by the
committee on military affairs tomor-
row. The committee plans to conclude
! its inquiry tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
CUBAN RECIPROCITY BILL PASSED.
Eighteen Senators Voted Against
the Measure and Fifty-seven
for it.

Washington, Dec. 16.-By the deci-
sive vote of 81 to 18 the senate today
passed the bill carrying into effect the.
reciprocity treaty with Cuba.
The final vote was taken at the close
of a day which was marked by debate
which while at times animated was:
never acrimonious. The principal
speeches were made by Mr.. Spooner for'
the bill and Mr.. Bailey against it,
Both senators were subjected to fre-'
quent interruptions. In his remarks
Mr.. Bailey referred to the recent
agreement of the Democratic caucus
to stand soildly on party questions and
warned the Republicans that in the
future they could not depend on strag-
Cling Democratic votes in support Of
Republican party measures regard
less of whether they were or not in ac-
cord with Democratic doctrine.
The bill passed carries into execu-
tion the treaty between she United
States and Cuba which was ratified
last March. The treaty provides for
reduction of 20 per cent. from the rates
of duty under the DINGHY law on all
Cuban articles imported into the Unit
ed States and varying reduction OF
rom 20 to 40 per cent. FROM the estab-
lished Cuban duty on articles imported
into Cuba from the United States.
After the passage of the Cuban bilt
the senate adjourned to the house re-
solution providing for a holiday recess
from Dec. 19 to Jan. 4.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
4 CAROLINA NEGRO.
Caught Robbing the Students of
Harvard University.
A Boston press dispatch Of Dec. 9,

A Boston press dispatch of. Dec. 9th
says:
Clarence Lee, the negro who was
arrested at Brockton yesterday charged
by the federal officers with obtaining
by forgery registered packages from
the mails and by the Cambridge police
with larceny of goods valued at nearly
at 81, 500 from Harvard students and
from express companies. He said he
priced open the Students closets with
q jimmy. Lee claims that he is SON
of former Congressman Lee Of South
Carolina and that he was sent to Har-
ward to complete his education. After
attending three or four months he
left because Of the death Of his father.
He had made a business of going to
the college grounds each day to gather
whatever he could, he says.
The charge made by the federal
authorities against Lee is that Of re-
presenting another in the obtaining of
registered letters from the Cambridge
postohce and thus obtaining 45 tickets
to the Yale Harvard football game
which were reported stolen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
The GoUR1ENAY Mill ROBBED.
Burglars Blow Open the Vault
and Steal $2,50O or More.

Seneca, Oconee county, Dec. 10
The vault in the Office of the Courtenay
Manufacturing Company was blown
open some time during the early part
of Monday night with nitroglycerine.
The burglars made their entrance in
the rear of the building and are be-
lieved to be professionals, as there is
no clue whatever left behind them.
It is also supposed that there were
several in the gang. The vault was
torn to pieces and the robbers took
about two thousand FIVE hundred
dollars, and it is said the amount may
exceed this, but it is known that they
got at least the amount mentioned.
The Courtenay Manufacturing Com
pany's Mill is located only short dis
lance from here, but it was not known
until this morning that the safe had
been cracked. When the employees
went to open the Office they discovered
that some one had made the entrance.
AS it happened the company only had
the above amount of money in the safe,
but the robbers got all the safe con.
tained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
4 1lLLMAR-DUaAS WEDDING.
Son of Senator Ti|Iman to Marry
Granddaughter of Gov. Frances
Pickens and Niece of Gen. M.
C. Butler.

Washington, Dee. 1.-THE an
nouncement of the marriage oil MISS
Lucy Frances Pickens Dugas and Mr.
Benjamin Ryan Tillman Jr., is being
discussed with much interest in the
South Carolina colony here in Wash
inston. =
Miss Dugas is young woman OF
rare accomplishments and charming
qualities of manner She is deservedIy
popular as the granddaughter OF
Governor Pickens and niece OF Gen.
M. G. Butler, and has a host Of ad-
mirers and friends. Her father was a
native of Augusta, Ga, and a physl-
clan of high standing. He died only
a few months ago.
Mr.. Tillman is the eldest son OF
Senator B. r. Tillmah, young man
of ability with a bright future before
him. He was graduated at Clemson
College, has studied law and is at pres
emit clerk to the committee on Revolu-
tionary claims in the Senate.
The match is sort of Romeo and
Juliet affair, for the family Of Miss
Dugas's mother and that Of Nh. Till
man father were as widely separated
at cue time as the Montagues and
Capulets, though without the latter's
animosity. The ancestral tree OF the
prospective bride is big enough to
shelter much of the bluest aristocracy
of the South. while that of the groom
is Of moro recent growth. Much is ex-
pected from the alliance in the way OF
smoothing out certain social barriers
which are more or less conspicuous IN
Dixie Land.
The wedding. which is set fol
December 20, will be quietly celebrated
out of respect for the mourning OF the
bride. It will acquire great eclat,
nevertheless from the magnificent
surroundings of "Edgewood," neal
Edgefeld, S. g., where the event vii!
take place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
SEVENTEEN GO2EANs WOUNDED.
Work Of Japanese Mob at Seoul
Limited States Minister Makes
Demand for Definite Answer.

Seoul, Dec. 15.-More rioting has
occurred at Mok-Phe and yesterday
japanese mob wounded II Coreans.
High Corean officials are hurrying to
Mok-Phe to try and quell the dlsor-
dcrs. So far Russia has not interfered.
United States Minister Allen has de-
manded a definite answer from the
Corean government in regard to the
opening of the port of Win.
Despite American, British and Japa-
nese pressure, Russian influence over
the Corean. government is apparently
mistaken and it is expected THAT Corea
will procrastinate in dealing with the
matter and POSSIBLY may refuse event.
ually to act at all. A feeling Of unrest
is growing among the Corean people
who fear that whether it be peace or
war between Russia and Japan the ex-
tinction Of the empire is imminent. 1t
is believed that the outbreak of hos
tilities or the announcement of pro-
tectorate of any kind will precipitate
trouble. Foreigners in Seoul expect
disorder and the American residents
desire a warship. The Corean army
numbering 5000 men, is considered
one Of the most dangerous factors OF
the situation as an insubordinate ele
ment is believed to be beyond control
In case of trouble it is feared that the
soldiers will be the first to lead the
rioting and begin looting.
A part of the Russian squadron has
already departed for Port Arthur and
the remainder of the feet will follow,
leaving no warships of that nation in
Corean waters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
Rydale's Stomach Tablets.

Rydales Stomach Tablets are made for
the stomach and organs of assimilation
and are rot intended for 'cure all" They
contain concentrated aseptic, pepsin, pure
pancreatiu AMI other digestive agents
They contain powerful tonics and mild
stimulants that have a specific effect on the
stomach. and organs of assimilation and
which aid nature in reconstructing the
broken down cells and strengthening the
aacid muscles of the walls of the stomach
and other digestive organs. Rydale's
Stomach Tablets are perfect stomach
medicine-they relieve at once and soon
cure the worst forms of stomach trouble.
Price IS and SOC. a box. All dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
Notes From the lsthmus.

Colon, Dec. 10.-Tbe United States
auxiliary cruiser Dixie is alongside
the dock here, landing stores, Christ
mas cheer, camp material, etc. She
disembarked her marines, numbering
$50. this morning. They all left By
train for Empire Station near Pana-
ma, where they will be chartered in
the canal company's houses, Sixteen
machine guns and six automatic guns
accompanied the marines. The Dixie
will sail for Philadelphia today.
1t is probable that the remainder
of the marines on the Prairie will be
landed in a day or two.
The Panama Government received
yesterday by the steamer Alliancia 500
cases of Mauser and Remington cart
ridges. 25 cases of rifles and other war
material.
The auxiliary cruiser May flower is
alongside the dock coaling. The gun
boat Bancroft has returned from Nom
bre de Dios.
The United States cruiser Atlanta
is still cruising along the coast.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
NEGRO CLERKS IMpUDENGE.
Government Employee at Wash
inoton Writes Love Letter to
White Woman---Promptly Dis
missed From the Service.

The Washington Post of Saturday
saws: Because he addressed love let
ter to young white woman, a CLERK
in the census Office, negro CLERK
named Ferguson was suspended yester-
day by order Of Director North, pend
ing an investigation. The letter
was dated and mailed on Thursday, and
was received yesterday morning.
Efforts were made to prevent public
ity of the matter. Director North ad-
mitted that the negro had:at once been
suspended, but he would make no
further statement. The letter was
referred to Mr.. North Immediately,
together with a statement by the
chief of the division 10 which Fergu-
son is employed, but Mr.. North said
last night that he had forgotten the
woman's name. Mr.. McCauley, chief
of the census Office, also said he did
not know the name of the woman,
although he had conferences with
Director North about the case.
5 So indignant; and insulted was the
recipient OF the negro's letter that she
was taken Ill, and was excused from
600 Oluc0 lOE tu0 QdJ.
In the letter Ferguson declared his
admiration for the white woman, and
asked to present to her gold chain
and brooch. She at once laid the let
ter before her chief, with demand to
be protected against further advances
on the part of the colored clerk. The
chief made an immediate report to
Director North who promptly sus-
pended Ferguson.
ssThere was no proposal of marriage
contained in the letter, !" said Director
North positively last night, "nor was
any questionable proposition made.
The man rendered the woman the Offer
of some iewelyy. I cannot say any
thing more about the letter, as DC
not think it would be in the interest
of the public service to do so. The
matter will take its routine course OF
discipline. To publish the woman's
name would bring disgrace upon
her, winch am sure that she woulo
feel keenly, and I do not desire te
have her brought into the case. Be:
sides, heard her name but once, ano
have forgotten it,
Ferguson is mulatto, was appoint
ed from Alabama. He draws salary
of 81, 200 year. He called last night
at the residence Of Director NORTH
with view to Offering an explanation,
MIR. North declined to see Ferguson,
sending word that he would not at
tead to official business at his house
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23

Those who will persist in closing their
ears against the continual recommends
tioa of DR.. Kings New Discovery for Co.i-
sumption, Will have g. long and bitter fight
with their troubles, If not ended earlier by
fatal termination. Read what L. B. Beall,
OF SeaN, Miss. has to say Last fall my
wife hsd every symptom Of consumption
sshs took Dr.. Kings New Discovery after
eseryshing else had fs1ied. Improvement
came at once and foar bottles entirely
cared her," Guaranteed by ]. F. W. De-
Lorme, Druggist. Price soc. and Sl.Oo'
Trial bottles free.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
How we Catch a Cold

A cold is sometimes contracted while
remaining inactive for while in an un-
comfortable room or a cold draft and by
falling to sleep under like conditions. But
most colds are caught while sleeping too
cold at night. Deep sleep causes sluggish
circulation which renders the system sus-
ceptible to change of temperature. To
prevent colds, sleep under plenty of cover.
To cure COLDS. Use Rydale's Elixir, it les
sens the severity and shortens the dura7
tion of cold and prevents pneumonia,
bronchitis and consum ption. All dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-23
Christmas Holiday Rates Via Southern
RAILWAY,

The Southern Railway Will sell Christ
mas holiday excursion tickets between all
points south of the Potomac and Ohio
rivers and east of the Mississippi river
including ST. Louis, Mo-, for one and one
third first class standard one way fares,
plus 25 cents fo' the round trip minimum
rate so cents).
Tickets will be sold December %. "a, 25,
80, 81. 1903, and January 1st. 1904, with
final limit January 4th, 1904.
They will also sell upon presentation
and surrender of certificates signed by
superintendents, principals or presidents
of the various institutions, December lG to
90, 1903, inclusive, with final limit Janu-
ary Sth, 1904, to teachers and students of
schools and colleges.
Interl;ne tickets will be sold at Coupon
stations only.
Apply to any agent of the Southern
Railway, or, w. H. Tayloe,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt.,
Atlanta, Ga.
Robert w. Hurt. D. P. A.,