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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-22
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

william warlng ........... Chas. E. Evans
Henry Lewson ........... .Chas. VI. Hopper
Guy Grinling .............. Nestor Lennon
Jock McCrae .............. Frank Matthew
Robert ....................B Barney Reynolds
Jamie ........................,H Herbert Ford.
MIS-. Waring ............. Elizabeth Ba 'ry
Mrs. Lewson .....,..,.,..., Helena Phillips
Marie Antoinette Smith. Florence Dunlap
Jane .........,...............L Louise Compton
At the Providence Opera house, for The
frst halt of the week with matinee to-
morrow. There and Back" farclcal
comedy by George Arliss. introducing
tn, comedians Charles f. Evans and
Charles H. Hopper
There and Back" is good FUN.
II is one of those rare productions
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
gEA7a OF ABRAM S. HEWITT.
8ace Mayor of New York and for
Years Prominent ia Congress.

New York, January l8.-Abrsm S.
Eewitt, former mayor OF New York
and Representative in Congress from
1874 TO 1887, died at 6 O'Clock this
2otning. He vas in his 6lst year and
had been critically i'll for ten days.
at the moment of his
death we're his wife, his three sons and
three daughters. Mr.. Hewitt, who
had been in feeble health for some
months, was attacked with obstructive
iaundice ON Jan. 8, and from the first
it was recognized, by his attending
physicians that there was practically
no hope of the aged patients recovery.
Dnly his wonderful vitality kept him
alive until this morning.
Late Saturday night the physicians
notified Mr.. Hewitt's son, Peter Copper
Hewitt, that death was imminent,
and the other children, Edward Il.
Hewitt, Erskine Hewitt, Mrs. J. O..
Green, Miss Sarah Hewitt and Miss
Eleanor G.. Hewitt, we're summoned,
and, with their mother remained by
She bedside until the end.
The funeral service, which will be
conducted by Bishop Potter, Will be
held in Calvary Church, of which Mr..
Hewitt was member, Oh Wednesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
Hobson Must Work or Resign.

Washington, Jan. T.-Upon the re-
commendation of Admiral ,Bowles,
chief constructor of the navy, Acting
Secretary Darling today signed an Or
der assigning Constructor Hobson to
duty in charge of the construction de-,
partment at the Puget sound naval
station at Bremerton. Mr.. Hobson
has been for some months past on
waiting orders, having declined an as
signment to Pensacola, pending action
by congress upon bill authorizing
his retirement. The navy department
concluded that the strait it is in
through the resignation of Constructor
Hobson, leaving vacant the important
post at Bremerton, justified the action
taken today. Mr.. Hobson is now in
position where he must resign from
the naval service altogether or under
take active duty for which he feels
himself untitled by reason Of an eye
tro,, hla
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
Beaumont Oil Field Failing.

Dallas, Texas, January 1S.--The San
Jacinto Oil Company, one of the
largest concerns in Dallas, operating
In the Beaumont field, was placed in
the hands Of a receiver yesterday
on the application of the Texas Cot
ton Products Company of Texas,
which company had contract with
the San Jacinto Oil Company for a
large quantity. of crude oil.
The Rev. j. B. Cranfel, a we'll
known Baptist minister and editor OF
Dallas, president of the company,
said the complainant company had a
contract with the San Jaeinto Com
pany to purchase crude oil at 10 cents
a barrel. This contract, was one OF
ffSY, all of. which we're made at a
time when the company's wells were
gushers and producing thousands Of
barrels of oil per day. Since that time
one OF the San Jacinto Company's
wells has failed entirely and produc-
tion from the other two has practical
II ceased. It was, therefore impossi-
bic to fill the contracts, as there was
not enough oil produced by the wells
TO meet more chan a smau percentage
Of what the contracts demanded.
The differences between what the
contracts called for and the present
price for oil approzimates 81, 800, 600.
There are about 6, ,000ssstockholders Of
the company scattered over the United
States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
The Venezuelan Blockade.

Maracaibo, Venezuela, January is;
The German cruiser Panther shelled
Fort San Carlos, at the entrance to
Lake Maracaibo, Yesterday afternoon
for one hour. The fort returned the
Ere with four guns. The Panther
withdrew in the direction OF Curcao.
Fort San Carlos is twenty-five miles
from Maracaibo and commands the
entrance to the lake, or inner bay:
The correspondent of the Associated
Press has received the following letter
from Gen. Bello, the commander OF
the fort: :.
Fort San Carlos was attacked ano
shelled without any provocation on
our part, without previous notification
os the delivering of an ultimatum by
the German cruiser Panther, which
tried to force the entrance. After
fight lasting an hour, during which
the fort used only four guns, the
Panther was obliged to abandon the
fight and retreated in the direction
Of Curacao. The fort has suffered ne
damage and only three men were
wounded. ,
There have been popular demonstra
tions on the streets here as a resui
of the shelling OF the fort.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
After the Gamblers.

The power of one determined man
who will enforce the law is being rich
" exemplifed in the war which Dis
trict Attorney Jerome is waglng against
gambling in New York. For some
years past, the gaming headquarters
of Garfield has been notorious place
in New York, not infamous for It's dis
orderly scenes and infraction OF the
peace, but notorious in the community
as the gambling headquarters for tbe
smart set in New York. Millionalres
went there and lost their thousands on
gaming and while the existence OF the
place was known to the public. it was
declared to be absolutely unassallaole
and beyond the reach Of the law.
Among club men and the smart set the
impregnable character of the place was
a matter of common discussion, and 1t
was declared impossible for any detec-
tive or policeman to enter ITS pre-
cincts. But when District Attorney
Jerome became firmly Installed IN his
Office and ready to inaugurate war on
the gamblers, he made striking de-
partnre from the usual rule, and In
stead of having the little fellows pull
ed. struck at the head and began his
assault on Canfeld's Unhindered by
the boasted security of the place. and
undismayed by the distinguished
character OF its patrons, Mr.. Jerome
has created CONSERVATION among the
smart set by summoning millionaires
as witnesses to the fact that gam
bling was illegally carried on, and has
effectually put Mr.. Garfield out of
business. Not stopping there, he IS
said to have in his possession list
OF houses in which brace games are
conducted and has the names OF the
dealers who are employed for the
specific purpose Of robbing patrons OF
the place by unlawful manipulation OF
the cards. Mr.. Jerome seems to be
very much in earnest and the New
York gamblers are becoming quite
convinced of his ability to enforce the
law. He says:
If I can get the approval of the press
and public it will make my work more
agreeable and stimulate me. Every.
man desires the esteem and praise OF
the community: that is only human.
But whether am praised or blamed,
I shall not halt. Intend to close every
gambling house in New York. At
least I have the means to work with,
and 7 shall use them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
PRESIDENT BENJAMIN SLOAN.
Unanimously Elected by the S.
C. College Trustees.

South Carolina college has now got
a president. Saturday evening at a
meeting of the board Of trustees they
fendered the presidency to Maj. Benz.
Sloan. which be accepted. Major
Sloan has been an active member ot
the faculty since 1880. At the resign
alton of President Woodward IN June
he was elected chairman OF the faculty
until a president could be elected,
later on he was asked to accept the
presidency but declined and after much
insistence on the part of the board,
decided to act as president this year.
The last part of December he was
presented with strong petition signed
by all the boys to accept the presl-
dency and this was the reason he ac-
Saturday night when the action OF
the board was announced the college
bows were all delighted and went to his
house cheering him. He came out and
made short speech and asked them
to help him administer the affairs OF
the college in the future as they nave
done in the past and told them the rea-
son he accepted the presidency was on
account of their petition. Ma jor
Sloan is native Of Pendleton county.
He is a graduate of West Point and
has been in active service both IN the
=. S. army and the army of the
Confederacy. After the war he was
president of the Greenville and Colum-
bia railway: later he was professor at
Adger college, which place he LETT to
accept a professorship in the South
Carolina college.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
Manila, Jan. l6.-At the continua-

Manila, Jan. 16.-At the continue
tion today of the trial of Maj. Ediwa
F. Glenn, Spaniard who was at one
time held prisoner by the insurgents
testified that while be was confined at
the headquarters of Gen. Lukbin in
Samar IN May of 1900, he saw an
American prisoner roasted to death.
The Spaniard said sticks were driven
into the mans body and be was slowly
turned over the fire until dead. The
body was then left to be devoured by
hogs. He did not know the man
name but thought he was an Officer.
Several American officers and men
were captured or reported missing in
Samar IN 1900 and the victim is be
lieved to have been one of these.
Lieut.. Pratt testified that Gen. J.
II. Smith in his orders had directed
that the war be waged against ableS
bodied men, nor against women and
children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21

ESeattle, Wash, January 1S.-A
special to The Times from Dawson
says:
A tremendously rich strike, the
magnitude of which has never been
eoualled since Ben Henderson told his
wonderful story of the Klondike, has
been made eighteen miles north of a
point on Tenana River, three hundred
miles from its source. The district IS
in American territory. Circle has
been depopulated and wild stampede
of prospectors from all the surrounding
country is in progress. AS yet few
have reached the discovery.
The holes that have proved the
wealth of the country were sunk late
last winter and the first man to reach
Dawson from the new country has
just arrived. He is japanese named
j. Wada, we'll known in Dawson,
where his veracity ard honesty are
acknowledged. So far the report has
not beef spread to any extent IN Daw.
son, but the little that has been toie
has created an excitement that surety
means stampede.
The gist of Wada's report is that
the district resembles the Klondike II
its physical formation, but has g
heavier growth of timber. Gold II
widely different kinds had been founc
in eight different creeks when Wads
left for Dawson on December %.
The original strike was made or
Pedro, a creek running parallel wltf
Tarana, about eighteen miles IRON
the river. This creek is staked fol
miles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
The Bubonic Plague.

Mazatlan, Mex, Jan. 18.-There
have been 107 deaths from the plague
since Jan. l. The deaths on the 10Th
numbered seven and many new cases
are reported. -
have left the city and hardly any wo-
men are seen on the streets:
Trade is reduced to the lowest pos
Great disappointment is felt at the
non-arrival of serum on the steamer
from Guayamas.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
A Gold Mil! for Charlotte.

Charlotte, y. G., January 10. New
York capitalists have arranged to erect
a $500. 600 plant in this city for the
reduction of gold ores. Mr.. Arthur
Brisbane is said to be one Of the stock
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21

The death of Mr.. Beatty will be
heard with regret by the many friends
and relatives of his family in this
county. His wife was Miss Lizzie
Wilson, graduate Of the Sumter
Institute, and daughter of the late
H. H. Wilson, of Mayesville, S. Z.
She survives him with four daughters
and two sons
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
A New Klondike in Alaska.

ESeattle, Wash, January 1s.-A
special to The Times from Dawson
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
South African Tobacco.

South Africa is the field which is
believed in England to offer an oppor-
tunity of being Independent of the
American tobacco leaf markets. Near
Pretoria a series Of plantations have
been opened, which are managed by
Norfolk farmers sent out from Eng
land and directed by a professional
expert; while in Rhodesia series OF
plantations has been started by the
able lieutenants of the late Cecil
Rodes Experts of Virginia and
North Carolina have gone out to South
Africa under contracts with English
capitalists to take charge OF tobacco
farms, factories and experimental
stations. s.-New York Tobacco Leaf.
Gen. Edward McCrady has been aF-
pointed by the Governor as member
of the State historical commission,
vice Chief Justice Mclver.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21

4th or 1902 Or Total $9l92 s.
w. H. SCALE,
Supervisor Sumter County.
Attest:
THOS. Y WALSH, Clerk.
Jan 10. 1903
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21

BOOkS. 81 4 IIUNfttl I &C. AVVVN-H 70.
1910 Walker Evans & Cogswell Co
Blanks. etc Master. 80
iooo books "ntssti and office c,s supplies. u 279o
'o9' books i" sIsst.t etc. f''s elk court II 51.95
1893 Watchman and Southron, bill
hds and pub. Sd Or report 2l 90
1oSS pHb mb's' sd or n.Gsi report "1t'' s'p' 2oo5
1141 Walker Evans & Gogswell Co,
Office supplies. &c. II SS
1893 Knight Bros, election X Office
supplies 80
1905 Lucas. Richardson Lith. Co.
books Probate court Is %
1874 x night Bros. adv. tax notice X
14os Knight Bros. adv. claims x Of
fee supplies 'o''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21
Death of MIR. ]. NJ. Beatty.

Columbia, S. c., January T.-Mr.
E. M. Wilson received a telegram to-
night, saying that his brother-in-law,
Mr.. j. NJ. Beatty, of Charlotte, had
died suddenly at $50 p. m., in that
city. No particulars had been recelv,,
ed up to midnight Mr.. Wilson and
his sister, Miss Minnie Wilson, will
leave tomorrow morning at 6 O'Clock
for Charlotte.
Mr. Beatty went to Charlotte from
Winnsboro about two years ago to &C
cept the position Of secretary and
treasurer of the Atherton Cotton
Mill, the duties Of which place be bas
ably and acceptably performed. His
death will prove a shock to his many
friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-21

Mentone, France, January 18.5The h
Crown Princess Of Saxony and NJ.
Giron, with wton she eloped, have ave
orriyed here and intend to stay two
roooths They have taken the name
os M. and Nine Andre Gerard.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-05-18
Renate eoIdepreldaS

Espl6ndido rsmate 10 prenaas pre-
Uiosas al diA 30 d0l actual, & lAs dos
do lA tards, en- ID cNsa do pr6stamos
do jose BszAu Co. FortalszR %.
La casa ysigus hacienda aas ops'
rMOiOn0a.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-05-18
;,kiOsko!l COLON
(En Ia plazuela del miSmo nombre)

-Hituado O, an el sitio mas fresco y
DC 6tico de San JaAn y, desas donds
90 aanomipA pArts dc 10 bahia. Cual'
auiefA se inspiraI allf CON el cafe, re-
tresso, lieores, tabacosl y cigarrillos
one, no .expsnden, SRAemAs de leche
batidA ypor al mismo proesdimiento
do La VAoUITA 'NEGRA.
Oanas. Lon, s,sabados y domingos
Nc. hay ''AreopagitA" de gusto que
NO eonaarra al K1osKo COLON.
Propietsrio, JstGso G. Santiago.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-05-18
Dulces en- almibar

Duloas on .almibaF de varias ela'
neu v sabacOs v cigarrillos no venden
In lndo del Ayuntamisnto casa NO
nero 90 i8rppte q lalPhAA Principal
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-05-18
A n g u c i a n A

De. este. tan sacseditado Vino Dc
RioiaY han s,recibido por, el ,vapog
frances lleRado ultimamente, una
partiaa sus anicos importadofes en-
esta Isla. q
LUNA Hermanos. 1
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-05-18

En- este antigua y acreaitado es-
taAlecimiento adem4s de su extenso
v 4elegante surtido do casimires In
9leeaS y Franceses, encontrara su na-
nerosa clientela Trajes hechos On to
das meaidas, y por mas ash mismo
tambi6n th oxtenso sufti4o de corea-
tas, h tifAntes, ahgas, - Paraguas te-
Soyeses, Icpellos, punos, camisas ne
Klixee blAncas y =. de colores. Ca
Risas especiales y exclusiyas para
FFak y SmoAiA y otros articalos
pmr1s aabaNafoS.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-05-18

Session cslebrAaA por nm eomit6
invsstig en- 8 Dc Febrero de
1902.
Presentsa:
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-31

spent Saturday and Sunday with home-
folks In Winona. Mrs. Clifton and lit-
tie Leonard accompanied hex as guests.
Miss Brown has been indisposed OF
late, much to the regret of her friends.
We do not know, but rather suspect,
that her illness is due, ip part, to q
hand-to-hand encounters with her
numerour room mates OF the rodent
family, for which it seems, Miss
Brown has the usual feminine aver
sion. BY means Of traps, brooms and
Indian clubs, .however, she has veri-
lied anew the truth OF the poets
words-''The best laid schemes OF
mice and men Gang oft q gley." !.
The Senior Culture Club was en-.
tertained at its regular monthly meet
ing, Saturday night, October 17th, by
Mrs. Wyatt its director and hostess
Current happenings OF Importance in
politics, science and literature was the
theme OF the evening. Many interest
ing facts were brought out and much
information gained. An unique di
version in the form of Literary Sal
ad," furnished great amusement 'anl
evoked bursts of laughter. A dainty
"Autumral Luncheon" was ther
served in the English classroom. Onl.
the inevitable room bell' broke VI
the merry, congenial party.
''SCR1ProR.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-31
Additional.
Local Matter


Artistically RAILROAD Jack'' has
been as complete an achievement as
the critic could demand. Commerci-
ally it has become the wonder and the
envy of the theatrical world. This
beautiful comedy drama must be seen
to be appreciated. The realistic
scenic novelty, tornado scene in
which circus tent is actually blown
to pieces in full view of the audience.
4 sensational feature is that of a
beautiful young woman is cast into a
lions den, and is rescued by the
tramp barely in time to save her from
the eager desire OF the king of beasts
to devour and tear her flesh. Special
scenic effects is carried by the COM
pany, including pantomine trick COM
edy, fences, gates, pumps, garden
walls, etc. ''Railroad Jack" will ap'
pear at the Opera House on Wednes-
day night November 4th. Price %
:}5 and SO.
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-31
n
Strides Of TIE South.

Richard II. Edmonds, editor Of the
Baltimore Manufacturers Record,
was in New Orleans this week, and in
an interview with Times Democrat
reporter, among other things, had the
following to say OF the South, which
is true in every sense of the word:
1.-THE South has more natural ad-
vantages than any other one part Of
the Union. Coal made Pennsylvania
wealthy and famous. Timber made
the great Northwest prosperous. Iron
made the fortunes Of states, adjacent
to the upper water OF the Ohio. The
South has tire timber, the coal and
the iron. Cotton manufacturing made
wealthy the States Of New England,
after they had brought from a dis
tance, the cotton to weave, the coal
to burn in the furnaces and timber
and iron to build the mills We, in
the South have the cotton, the iron
the coal and the timber. We have
had greatness and prosperity forced
upon us.
1 I'm addition to all this, we are be.
ginning to re-learn the advantages OF
self-supporting and intensive agricul.
ture. 1t is a fact, with scientific and
modern methods of work the output
of the Southern farms could bt
doubled without increasing the cult
waited area.'
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-31

Grenada College is rejoicing over
the most prosperous year Of heL histo-
ry. Every department Is full OF en-
thusiastic, wide-awake pupils under
the direction OF competent teachers,
each a specialist In her line. <
One hundred and twelve boaders
have been enrolled up to date, and
flfty-two day pupils.
Anoticeable characteristic OF our
pupils Is, that they are all bright,
happy, busy and cheerful, and 'scvcr
get hungry. ~. .~~<-..,~ 81. =.
Many expressions of interest in our
work are received from the outside;
among the most pleasant Of these Is
an occasional visit from some minister,
friend or patron. .>ass. as.1-.-.> ...s.
Rev. w. w. Woodland, of Winona, a
loyal Grenada College supporter, made
glad the hearts of the WfnOna girls
recently, both by his presence and
kindly remembrances in the form OF
confections and fruits. Brother Wool
lard is always welcomed and greatly
enjoyed by the entire College family.
Hon. w. S. Hill, of Winona, is an
occasional visitor to the college, where
lie has four daughters. Mr.. Hill
proves his friendship by his works.
He is greatly esteemed by us all, and
his visits are hailed with delight.
Two of last years Seniors have
made visits to friends in their Alma
Mater, thus early in the session.
Misses Lillian Mcbride and Lucille
Morehead. These young ladies hold a
very tender place in our regard, which
always assures them a cordial recep
tion in Grenada College.
Revs. Mr.. Morehead and Shipman
two of our fast friends and excellent
Trustees, have made US recent visits
Both pleasure and inspiration are at
tendant upon their presence among US
Our girls are indebted to that affa
BILE business man, Mr.. McCaslin, TO
lovely refreshments served last Frida.
: afternoon and evening. McCaslin ha
the sure passport to a college girl
esteem.
Miss Bess Hanson, Of Sardis, a for
mer pupil, lent the cheer of her sum-
face to our college household for fe1
days last week.
Mr.. Clifton spent Monday in Mem
phis, but was back in time for Psy
chology, Tuesday-so the Seniors say
Both teachers and pupils are break
ing the old law of tradition and habit
7 and are adopting themselves speedil
and gracefully to the new arrangemen
of having SATURDAY. on Monday. Thus
"the old order changeth, giving plac
to new"
Brother Wyatt spent several day
in the delta, ON college business, las
week. Two new bOarderS are the yer
material results OF his trip. One {
them, Miss Motelle Mooring, has a
ready arrived, and the second is
t follow in few days.
Miss Eta Turner, of the facult!
The Grenada sentinel., 1903-10-31
Administrators Sale OF Land.

STATE OF MIss1sslPPI, Chancery Court
A. L. Bridgers. Administrator OF the
q decree OF the Chancery Court Of Grenada
county. State Of N iss ssissippi. as .dmintstra-
tor Of the estate Of w. W. Cole deceased, I
will PROCEED to sell for cash. in front of the
east door Of the court house. In the city OF
Grenada. county and state aforesaid: to
within legal hours on the first Monday in
December 1903. the same being the 7th day
of said month the following described land
lying and being situated in Grenada county.
state of Mississippi, to wit: 90 acres In the
north west corner of section 2. township ~.
range east. and east half of east half OF
section 3. township 22 range 3. east, and
south west quarter OF section IS. township q.
range east. and east half Of south east
quarter Of south east quarter OF section 81.
township g. range east. This the 81 day OF
October 1908.
J. H. RARKSDALE. A. Is BRIDGES,
Sol. for com plainant. AdministI ator.
Oct 3l-1003-4t.