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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-02-18
negro FOR ARMY OFFICER.
Appointment to be Made by Presi-
dent at Motion of Lily White
Leader.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Prit-
cbard has been advised that David j.
Gilmer, colored, will be commissioned
as lieutenant in the Philippine Scouts.
This appointment, which has for sew
eral months been pending in the War
Department, has attracted attention
much out of proportion to the import
ance of the Office involved, owing to
the color Of the applicant. For some
time the feeling has prevailed among
the leaders of the negro race that army
officials were discriminating against
colored applicants who we're seeking
commissions in the regular army, and
in support Of this contention the fact
was mentioned that out of four regi-
ment of colored soldiers who had seen
service in the Philippines no repre-
sentative of their race had been re-
cognized, although fifty or more COM
missioned officers in these volunteer
regiments had sought permanent ser
vice. Several weeks ago the negros
planned to hold a mass meeting to
voice their indignation, but conserva-
tive counsel prevailed, and the plan
was abandoned.
In his fight in Gilmer's behalf Sen
ator Pritchard secured the favorable
Intervention of President Roosevelt
and Chairman Hull of the House mil
itary affairs committee. The APPLICATION
of the colored man excited special in
terest in army circles and his papers
were finally referred to a board of re-
ference composed of three officers who
were personally acquainted with Gil
mer's army record and who were asked
to give their opinion as to his adapt
ability, or in other: words, as to
whether the Filipinos would be more
than ordinarily hostile to negro Off
GERS. The decision was very decidedly
in Gilmer's favor.
Another interesting phase of the ap-
pointment is that Senator Pritchard,
while the recognized head of the lilly
white'' forces, has spent much time in
the effort to compass the colored mans
appointments. The North Carolina
Senator contended that it was entirely
proper to recognize colored men in the
Philippine service, but that only harm
could resultSo both races by their ap
nointment to local Offices in the South.
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BLIND ORATOR OF THE WEST.
Remarkable Record of a Judge
of the Territory of Oklahoma:

One of the most interesting chrac-
ters in Oklahoma is Judge I. P.
Gore, who represents the counties OF
Caddon and Comanche on the Terri
torial Legislature, says the Chicago
Chronicle He is known as the blind
orator." having been deprived Of his
sight early in boyhood, yet there is no
man in the territory more learned and
of a higher intellect. Gore started
in politics in Southern Mississippi
when boy just emerging from bis
teens and has been>a particiant ever
since. He was originally Populist
coming into his majority just at the
time when the populistic wave struck
the country with full force. In th
Southern counties and the country dis
tricts, as in many of the other South
ern and Western States, that party poll
ed a heavy vote, and in Cores home
county the third party took like wild
fire. He is born orator, and at q
on the stump in that State encounter
ed the leading politicians of the State,
Congressman, United States Senators
and all others of note, challenging
them for Joint debates and meeting
with enthusiastic receptions every
where. His first speech of this kind
is described by one who was resident
of the same county 'Iebster) at that
time.
The relator says: "Gore was rather
green, so to speak, in appearance at that
time. His trousers struck him half
way between his ankles and knees
and his coatsleeves were midway be-
tween his hands and his elbows He
had lived the greater portion Of his
life in a county through which until
recent years no railroad had traversed,
yet he was brilliant even at this age.
The Democratic speaker who opposed
Gore made the first talk, glorifying
the party and ending with a quotation
from the old hymn. we have landed
many thousands and We will land
many more. It was Cores turn
next, and he took advantage of this
last sentence of the Democrat to
catch his audience. In singing
voice, initiating the tune by which
the hymn is sung and by which it was
known by every person In the immense
audience, he repeated. I'VE have land
ed many thousands and we will land
many, more. Yes, he said, but
where have you landed them?' And
then came the answer from the blind
boy: In hell. The words caught
the crowd, and he was cheered en-
Enthusiastically. He launched forth into
a speech, skinning his opponents and
holding every man in his audience un-
til the last words were uttered. Hence
forward there were calls for Gore all
over the State, and his popularity
was a wonder. -
Gore still retains his powers as an
orator and during the recent campaign
was considered the most eloquent man
on the Oklahoma stump. He was
elected to the Territorial Senate by
big majority. He is learned lawyer,
knows Latin and Greek like his
alphabet, never lacks for classics to
use in his speeches, and always is IN
teresting. lie is even talked OF thus
early in the game as candidate for
United States Senator when Oklahoma
snail have been admitted.
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GREAT STORMS
THROUGHOUT The SOUTH.
Terrible Winds, Flood Of Rain and
Snow and SIeet.
ILL RIVERS FLOODED.
1t is Feared That intense Cold
Will Prevail Far South TO the
Serious Injury of Fruit
and Truck.

Louisville, Feb. 16.-Rain, snow
and sleet combined in many places
with high winds are prevailing condi-
tions throughout the south tonight.
Railroad traffic is delayed and in many
cities the street railway service is al
most at standstill.
Reports from Tennessee, Arkansas,
Mississippi, northern Texas, Ala
bama, Georgia and all parts of Ken
tucky tell of damages done by the
blizzard; of swollen streams and
suffering on the part of man and
beast; Of traffic of all kinds delayed
and in some instances Of loss of life.
In Louisville though the snow is
only Al inches deep, the snow has
drifted SO badly that several of the
trolley lines have been abandoned,
snow plows proving powerless.
The rise in the Alabama river con-
tinues and considerable damage
is, anticipated while the streams in
the southern part OF Kentucky are
out of their banks. The Tennessee and
Cumberland rivers are also rising.
Tonight there was general drop in
the temperature throughout the south
and southwest and intensely cold
weather is feared.
ALARMING NEWS FROM GEOR-
GIA.
Atlanta, Feb. ia special to The
Constitution from Royston, Ga, a
station on the Southern railway,
states that furious wind storm pass
ed over the town of Bowman, in Ell
bert county this afternoon demolisb-
ing several houses and killing and in
iuring number of people. The wires
are down and further particulars can
not be obtained.
STORM BEYOND THE MISsIS-
SIPPI.
Memphis, Tenn, Feb. 16.-Oce of
the worst sleet and snow storms that
have visited this section for years pre-
vailed today, causing serious delay to
railway and street car traffic and in
terfering TO some extent with tele-
graphic and telephone communication
in all directions. Trains are arriving
from three to eight hours late. a
steady rain all day Sunday turned
into sleet last night. This was fol-
lowed by snow storm which during
the day assumed the propositions of a
blizzard. At 6 O'Clock. there was
decided drop in the, temperature and
the snow ceased falling. Reports
from Arkansas, Mississippi and
northern Texas tell Of similar condi-
tions. At Fort Worth ands Dallas the
snowfall was the heaviest in years.
Trains are running on belated seized
ules and in many instances are an
nulled. Tonight it is clear and cold
throughout the southwest.
HIGH WIND AT SAVANNAH.
Savannah, Ga, Feb. I6.-The
heaviest windstorm ever experienced
in this section prevailed this afternoon
and tonight. The wind blew at the
rate of % miles an hour from the west
at 7.45 O'Clock. No serious damage is
reported Freezing conditions are
predicted for Tueseay night, and tie
fruit crop is in great danger Of serious
damage. The wind nov has ve-oc-
ity OF 80 miles an hour.
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Omnibus Statehood Bill.

Washington. Feb.ua14 he
Senate committee Oh pos0offices and
yostroads today decided 10 amend the
I:o5tcfiice appropriation bill by adding
as .aa- amendment the omnibus State
hooI BIZ. rte vote cn the motion to
amend was to ). Tie members who
voted for the proposition are: Elk7ns,
Mitchell and Penrose, Republicans,
and Clay, Culberson, Dubois Sim
mons and Taiisferrc, Democrats.
Those who voted in the negatiye we're
Beyeridge, Deboe, Dolliver, Lodge
ana, Proctor all Republicans, Senator
Mason, chairman Of the committee,
presided and did not vote.
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A BLIZZARD IN KANSAS.
Roosevelt Insists on Crum.

Washington. Feb. l6.-President
Roosevelt today expressed to skose
senator's who called on him the hope
that the senate would confirm the
nomination of Dr. Crum to be col
lector of the port of Charleston, S.
G. The president has no intention of
withdrawing the nomination and de-
sires that the senate take den6nite
action on it.
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Anderson, Feb. 14-News reached
here tonight of an accidental killing
at LownGesYille this afternoon. John
Henry Leroy, colored, was standing in
front of f. r. Horizons store with Il
SHOT gun on his shoulder. His son, a
lad of II years, was standing near.
The weapon was discharged IN some
wav and the entire load entered the
boys abdomen, inficting a fatal
wound. The killing was purely acci
dental.
Dover, Del, February l3.-Tae
Regular Republicans held their caucus
today and framed proposition which
was presented to the Addicks faction,
agreeing to the election of one Regular
Republican. Senator and one Addicks
Republican Senator. The proposition
states that the Union Republican Sen
ator must not be J. Edward Addicks.
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Cberaw, Feb. 13-Your correspondent
can now announce with certainty that
the BennettsviIle and Cberaw Railroad
will be 5uilt. The grading was com
meaced fe" days ago at Kollock' S,
a station just across the river from
here, from which station the Ben
nettsville Road VIII branch off of the
Seaboard Air Lire Hallway The work
will be prsted with all possible haste,
and the company thinks that the
road will be completed and in opera
tion by the first of May. The road
starts from the main line Of the Sea
board at KoIlock's The trains will
be run into Cheraw over the Seaboard
tracks.
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RichmnG, Va, February l3 The
bill to place the Lee statue at the Ma
tional Capitol was passed today almost
unanimously. President Tyler's son
spoke for it. There was rancorous
speech against it.
Clarksville. Tenn, February l3.-
While endeavoring to protect his
father and sister from the attacks of
an infuriated brother Charles David
son shot and instantly killed Al David
son here last night. Charles David
son served IN the Philippine rebellion
as member of the lst Tennessee
uaIunteprs
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THE BLOCKADE ENDED.
Powers Withdraw Ships From
yanezueIa's Coast.
The P0PuLAGE IS REJOICING.
Castro Takes Prompt Steps to
Put Down the Revolution With
out Respite to Rebels.

La Guayra. Feb. 15.-The blockade
has been officially raised. The com
mander of the British cruiser Tribune,
the only warship here, sent All officer
ashore this morning With the an
nouncement that the Tribune would
leave this afternoon for Trinidad.
The populace is wild with Joy.
Caracas, Feb. 15.-since s O'Clock
yesterday mofning the Venezuelans
were waiting impatiently the official
intimation that the blockade had been
raised. They knew that the blockade
was to be raised but no notification
came during all yesterday. This morn
ing the British man of war Tribune
was still at La Guayra enforcing the
blockade and preventing the fishermen
from leaving the harbor. At half
past 9 this morning the government
INQUIRED of United States legation
whether it had received any advices
and received a reply in the negative:
The government was puzzled until
II o'clock when the news reached
Caracas that the captain Of the Tribune
had notified the authorities at La
Guayra that the blockade was raised.
At 3 o'clock the Tribune left for
Trinidad.
Neys received from Venezuelan ports
except Coro and Higuerote is that the
foreign warships sailed away today.
The government Immediately on re
ceiving the news that the blockade had
been raised took military measures and
sent troops in all directions to crush
the revolution without giving the re.
bells moments respite.
Willemstad, Curacao. Feb. 10
There is great>,r rejoicing among all
classes here at the end of the Vene-
zuelan blockade. Many sailing vessels
are lying in this port with cargoes for
Venezuelan ports and they will leave
tomorrow. \ number Of steamers are
loading for the same destination. :
great amount of coffee is awaiting
transportation from Venezuela to the
United States. No one is apparently
more glad at the raising of the block
ade than those on board the blockad-
ing squadron.
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ST0HM.lS IND 2!.!IzzZAnIl.llS2 GUT WEST.
A Norther Blows Throughout
Texas for Nearly twenty
four Hours.

Dallas, Tex, February 15.-Severe
storms are reported from Amarillo
and Hereford. Texas. and from the
Indian Territory ard Oklahoma. In
the Territories considerable loss of
stock is expected. \ norther, &C
congranied BY rain, has been blowing
throughout The greater portion of
Texas for the past tweGty-foar hours.
\ STOR2l N OKLAHOMA.
Guthrie, @. r., February i5.-Ti,e
worst storm Of tie winfer struck
Oklahoma about midnight and las
been raging vita terrific fiefceoess
ever since. Sleet anG rain as follow
ed today by a driving snow stcrn., q
cold nor5her accompanying. On ac-
coCnt Of their good condition no dam
age to cattle or wheat is eNnected.
Tie rain Was preceded by q dense fog.
the orly one Known to present residents
Of the Territory.
INDIAN TERRITORY VISITED.
Ardmore, l. T.. February l5.-One
of the worst sieeT storms in years pre-
walls throughout this section Of the
Indian Territory. Everything in this
cart OF tie Territory is covered with
ice and it is helierad that cattle men
Will suffer tie loss Of much stock.
SNOW IN MISSOURI.
Kansas City, Mo-, February L.
Snow has been falling in Kansas City
and Western Missouri at intervals
during the last thirty hours and it
now covers the ground to depth of
seven inches, making it the heaviest
fall Of the winter. Through trains
are generally late and street ear traffic
in this city is hampered.
\ BLIZZARD IN KANSAS.
Topeka, Kansas, February l5.-The
worst blizzard OF tie winter prevails
over Kansas tonight Snow, accom-
panied by {; strong north wind. has
been failing ala day and tonight the
temperature is near the zero mark.
Cattle on the western ranges doubtless
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A fresh lot of Dennisons crepe paper
Just received-10c. per roll. Osteen S
Book Store Feb. 5.
A large and attractive assortment OF
valentines is now open for inspection
at Osteens' book store.
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a Big Freshet.

Lynch's river is booming and IS
dangerous to cross over most Of the
bridges. Lawrence's. Lynch S ard
Anderson S bridges are impossible. y
gentleman from below Lynch's river
saws that it is higher now TRAN 1t has
been in a number OF years. The water
is very nearly running over Welsh S
bridge which is the highest bridge
over Lnvch's river in this section and
is the only bridge that can be crossed.
Florence Times.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17
Real Estate Transfers.

Soren Anderson and wife to Lars
Johnson and Knud Hansen, swd
$4,000. Cd, swA and WIZ, se1a, 26. 1886
James X. Johnson and wife to
soren Anderson, swd, $500. Lots 8
and 8, blk l, Houston's Add, Extra.
James X. Johnson ond wife to So
rem Anderson, swd $4,000. Lots / and
2 of of 13; lots and OILS of 8 of Is;
lots 4 and of 8 of 13; lots 2 and of
8 of 13; lot of 10 of l3; lot of IL of
13; 4-7S-35.
r. T. McCrea and wife to G. M.
Harmon, wd $500. Lot 3, blk q, Au-
dubon.
Jensine johnson widow to Hans
P. Hansen, qcd $1.00. Lots and OF
2 of l; lots 8 and of 2 of 2; lots and
of 9 of 8; lots and of 2 of 4; lots
and of 2 of 5; lots and of 2 of g.
blk 20, West Extra.
w. s. Van Buren and wife to Geo
F. kapp, swd $1,000. s12, sel4 and ne
a, sci, 32-79-34.
Christian Dreher (widower) tc
Gottfriett Dreher swd, $95OO. nell
27-S1-35.
Christian Dreher (widower) te
Frederick Dreher, swd 5000. w1a
se4 and nw14, ne9, l7-S1-35.
| J. A. Overholtzer and wife to Peter
Bramsen, wd $1O0. Lot Is, blk 27
Audubon.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17

The Bazaar at the K. P. Hall last
Saturday, gotten up by the Chris
tian church and Endeavor people
was success in every praticular.
The articles for sale were of practi-
cal value and brought good prices
every thing was sold that was on
display which speaks we'll for the
articles themselves as we'll as for
the persuasive powers of the sales
ladies. The cook book is gem of
its kind and was gotten up and pub
lished through the untiring energy
and perseverance of the Committee
on publication Mrs. VIM. Hay and
Miss Anna Hanson who devoted
considerable time the last few
weeks to its compilation. The re-
ceipts are all in use by the many
good house wives whose names are
appended to them, which no doubt
caused ready sale. The proceeds
of the days sales netted the society
the neat sum of over ninety dollars.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17
School Notes.

We now have supply of good
chalk suited to our needs.
The primary pupils prove them
selves entertaining little folks.
The physics class took up the
study of Mechanics this week.
Miss Meier is much pleased with
the progress of her eading classes.
Some of the seventh grade pupils
are doing splendid work in arith-
metic.
Mr.. Hamler called and looked
through the rooms one morning
last week.
Miss Keith has placed several
beautiful and appropriate pictures
in her room.
The usual Monday morning
music lesson was given in the high
school this week.
The last lesson in Measurements
was given to the eighth grade class
Monday followed by written test.
The physics class was given
test of twenty questions on the
science of electricity last Thursday.
The American and English litera-
ture work given in the high school
course is increasing in interest and
good results.
Mrs. Statzell had the pleasure of
listening to the grammar school
program Friday afternoon. The
program was excellent.
A little change was made in the
arrangement of seats in the first
grammar room to accommodate the
larger pupils of the fifth grade.
Several of the pupils of the eighth
grade are showing a decided inter
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17

ers." The affirmative was upheld
and Lucille Herrick. rhe negative
by Richard Guernsey, Kathleen
Delahoyde, Hilmer Herrick. This
was pronounced by some, the best
we have yet had. The decision of
of the judges was, two for the affir-
NATIVE and one for the negative.
High school pupils must spend
from one to two hours each day at
home in preparation OF lessons, if
the best results are attained and
the work completed. We predict
that a few may be surprised after
the first semester examination. The
great majority of our pupils are do
ing considerable home study, but
the few who do not, we have ever
with us, and to the former we say
keep at it, and to the latter change
your program at once" for sure
disappointment confronts you.
Our rigid policy shall be, not to
promote anyone in any grade on
other conditions than satisfactory
preparation, and the best iud gtnent
of the teacher as we'll as per cents
will determine the matter. Good
class work; disposition to do all
you are able; a cheerful, willing
spirit, will be coupled with your
ability and examination grades.
We want you to do home study and
without this outside work you must
spend at least one extra year in the
high school course. The second
grammar room pupils may also
find a hint in these suggestions
that will prove of value to you.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17
Birthday Party.

Owing to a rush of business last
week we neglected to notice the nice
little birthday party of twelve year
old Carrie Gault, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. II. F. Gault up in the
That day was Grandmother Dim
ick's birthday anniversary
the anniversary of her parents mar
riage, and her own birthday, and to
make the occasion one long to be
remembered she extended invita-
tions to twelve of her twelve year old
play and school mates which were
gladly accepted and all attended.
The young hostess entertained them
in delightful manner and served a
splendid lunch. After amusements
peculiarly adapted to the occasion,
the happy assembly dispersed to
their homes after wishing the young
hostess many happy returns of this
auspicious event.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17

The Masons installed their cleo
tive officers last Friday evening and
in addition to those whose names
were given last week, are the follow
ing appointive officers: DR.. L. J..
Oldaker, S. D.; T. D. Vickery, S. S.;
o. c. Wheeler, j. d; Ad Watterson,
]. S.; ]. B. Connrardy, Tyler; AL
VOORHEES,, Fred Wahlert, Fl. III. Dim
mick, Finance Com. After the in
stallation those present sat down to
an ample and delicate lunch pre-
pared by the Ladies of the Eastern
Star whose guests they were after
the installation ceremonies were
concluded and we'll and faithfully
did this auxiliary to the Masonic
lodge do their duty. The occasion
is one long to be remembered by
those who were so fortunate as to be
present.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17

Monday noon the fre-bell again
called out the fire brigade, this time
to the residence of Mrs. Jones east
of the Christian church near where
"a hay-stack belonging to that lady
was in full blaze. The fire was soon
sextinguished but what hay remain
ed was ruined by the smoke and
water. The origin of the blaze is
suspected but not known to a GER
taintY.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17
est in U. S. history. This class
now studying Administrations.

est in o.. S. history. This class is
now studying Administrations.
The second grade pupils are now
studying linear measurements for
their number work. The SUBJECT is
presented to them in a practical
way.
The fourth grade arithmetic class
completed Roman Numbers last
week and they are now writing and
reading numbers according to the
Arabic Notation.
The following visitors were pres
ent at the literary program in the
high school last Friday: Misses
Connrardy and Seibert and Mrs.
Simpson, Misses Meier and Shan
non also were present to hear the
debate.
Regularity of attendance in the
first grammar room has improved
during the last two weeks, but the
number of tardy marks made by a
few pupils of the fifth grade is very
discouraging. These cases are con
lined to two or three pupils.
The literary program given in the
high school last Friday was very
satisfactory to the teachers. Those
having orations and their subjects
We're: Richard Guernsey, Success" )"
Mertie Bruner, "Honor and Labor, !"
Elsie Hunt, Perseverance" The
question for debate was: Resolved,
THAT young man has greater op-
portunities now to make life sue
cess financially than his forefath-
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1903-12-17
Horses Wanted.

l will be at Extra, at City livery
Earn Tuesday, December %, after
noon only and will buy your draft
horses and good chunks, weighing
from 1000 to 1000 pounds serviceably
sound and will buy mules of all
sizes. E. E. POWELL.