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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-04-16

Mr.. A. Retain, of Little Rock, has
returned to his home, after few
days visit to Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy Mills.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16

broken, one an arm and the other a
collar bone fractured. This record is
sufficient to cause grave consideration
and some effort should be made to en-
force the law against reckless riding
and prevent the injury of others. The
police should arrest every person they
see riding at excessive speed and the
Mayor should put the maximum
punishment on them. 1t is poor policy
to wait until some person is injured
before arresting the reckless rider.
What is wanted is measures to suppress
reckless riding.
The municipal campaign will open a
long ways in advance Of the election
in March-already quiet work is being
done and the candidates will be lined
up early in 1904. There are several
clear cut issues and great deal de-
pends upon the selection of the right
men to manage the affairs of the city
during the ensuing two years. The
city needs the best services Of men
who are progressive but not extra
vagnt; conservative and careful in the
management of the city's finances but
not niggardly or reactionary. There
is 10 place for men with personal ends
to accomplish and axes to grind at the
city's expense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
COTTON MARKET.

The cotton market today was un-
steady, the price fuctuating considera-
bly, during the day. The average price
paid for middling was 10 Gle.
The receipts OF cotton Saturday were
heavy and business was brisk in all
lines. The price was not as high as it
has been, the quotations being 10.50a-
10. 65 according to grade.
The receipts of cotton Monday were
light, not more than fifty blaes being
on the market. The market opened
several points higher than at the close
Saturday and l0.60a106 IS was paid for
middling.
The Liverpool cotton market went
up on Tuesday, but New York futures
declined on the opening. The receipts
of cotton today were not very heavy
but the price held up to 1865 for mid
ding throughout the day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
Priyateer Personals.

Privateer, Sept. 14.-Mrs. Jessie
Bradford's family, with the exception
Of Mr.. Ashley, have all moved to Sum
ter. This was one of the most pleasant
families in the community and it will
be much missed.
Misses Lillian China, of Georgia,
Nan and Mabel Mellett, of Wedgefeld,
Julia Gresham, of Alcolu, Fannie
Lois Beckham, of St. Charles and Liz
zie May Hill, of Sumter, have been
visiting in the community.
DR.. Richard Furman has been On a
visit to Georgia.
Miss Galley Wells is visiting in
Orangeburg county, Miss Winnie
Rivers in Berkeley and Mr.. NJ. F.
Christmas in Arkansas. Med. F.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16

The enrolment in the city schools
is greater than ever before, showing
that the population Of the city has
increased largely since last year.
A large crowd of Winthrop students
passed through the city yesterday
morning On their way to Rock Hill.
The college opens today.
Marcus Moore and Hazel Fuller were
before the Mayor Thursday, charged
with disorderly conduct-malicious
frightening OF team ON the street.
They were found guilty and paid 81
each.
John Henderson and Ollie Aud. two
young negroes got into fight last
week, and Henderson was carved up
in various and sundry parts Of his
anatomy. Aud had a big knife and
used it freely. Henderson was patched
up and will probably get well.
Deputy Sheriff Scarborough of Oar
ington county was in the city Monday
to get Sam Bracy who is wanted for
highway robbery committed in Dar-
lington county. Bracy was released
from the county chain gang Saturday
where he had served term for refus-
ing to pay street tax.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16

Sumter Clothing Co. has an ad. in
today's issue which will pay you to
look over.
Attention is directed 10 the new ad-
vertisement of D. j. Chandler who is
now prepared to show large stock of
fall clothing and furnishing goods.
O'Donnell & Co. have an advertise
ment today that their many patrons
throughout Sumter and adjoining
counties will read with interest, as it
contains information relative to the
immense and carefully selected stock
of goods that they are now offering.
They bought early and the prices that
they can proftably make On staple dry
goods, dress goods, shoes, ETC., cannot
be duplicated by other firms that
bought later.
The Minor Store is making name
as the store where a dollar has its
purchasing power increased. See the
advertisement giving facts and an out
line of the stock of goods from which
you can make selection.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
LOCAL NEWS PARAGRAPHED.

There is a big bay crop this season
and many moving machines are being
sold
It is no uncommon thing for BIZ
cyclists to ride through the business
part Of town at speed of ten to twelve
miles an hour. Every fast rider should
be pulled and punished.
The Sumter Military Academy is
defunct, and its name and fame will
be heard no more in the land. Prof.
Thompson, of Texas, who purchased
the right and title to the school from
Prof. Clarence j. Owens, A. B., A.
NJ. L. L. D., after spending several
months in the city looking over the
field, decided that it was not ripe for
a harvest of pupils, having been badly
farmed, and returned to Texas about
ten days ago to accept a position in a
school.
The Graded Schools opened on Mon
day with the largest irst-day enroll
ment in the history of the schools.
To accommodate the greatly increased
school population until the new build
ing shall be completed the first floor of
Mr.. E. W. Hurst's residence on West
Liberty street opposite the Graded
School square, has been rented. and
the three higher grades will have
rooms there. But even with this ad-
ditional number Of rooms the school
will be crowded to its capacity and the
teaching force will have to perform
full duty.
a . Within the past three or four weeks
four children have been run over and
seriously injured by reckless bicycle
ri6ero Trun Of the nhildrar had lana
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
Over Five Hundred.

The Washington Street Graded
School opened Monday morning with
over I've hundred pupils, very decidedly
the largest enrolment of its history.
There were. 25s boys and 246 girls.
Many more will come in this week.
There are more boys by five in the 9th
grade than girls, and in the 10th, the
ratio of boys to girls is 5 to 8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
A New Boarding House.

The large house on South Main
street, commonly known as the Jervey
House, has been rented by Mrs. Joseph
D. Joye, who will conduct first class
boarding house for regular and
transient boarders. She will take
charge of the house as soon as Mr..
Jervey moves out-about the 22d in
slant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
A Coming Marriage.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry ]. HARDY have
issued invitations to the marriage of
their daughter, Alice. to Mr.. Robert
Shelor, at their residence No. s, Har-
by avenue, Thursday evening, Sep
tember oath. The wedding reception
will be held from 8 to 10 O'Clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
Fourth Quarterly Conference.

The Fourth Quarterly Conference
for Sumter Circuit will be held at
Zoar, Sept. 26 and 81. We earnestly re-
ques full turn out.
Respectfully,
". G.. Gleaton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
New ADYERTisEMENTs.

new AVFGhItSEAGN1S
g The Minor Store.
j. Ryssenberg & sons-Notice.
D. j. Chandler-Fali Clothes.
First National Bank-Statement
O'Donneu & Co.-Year by Year We
3 Grow.
Estate Of George Lovry-Final Dis
charge.
SAake Money.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16

little Tommie, left on the 9Th instant
for Wilmington, Del, where she will
visit relatives, and Miss Margie will
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-09-16
Personal.

Mr. James Reeves spent Thursday in
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-01-17
BLISS TO THE SOLONS'
The Governor Addresses the Mem
bers of the Legislature.
aE REVIEWS NEEDED LEGISLATION
sugsestS Many Changes That He
Deems Necessary-Recomm =
New Constitution-FInan
Condition of the state.

State OF Michigan, Executive Office. Lam
sing, January 8, 1903. To the Forty-second
Legislature Of the State of Michigan: IL
bills the session can be made notable.
Many Gins Of legislation are committed in
the name Of courtesy to members. A stat
the policy Of no special acts where general
laws can apply. 1t protests against laws
taking immediate effect where real emer-
gency does not exist. and REQUESTS a return
to the rule that generally laws shall not be
operative until 81 days after the legislature
has adjourned. A short session is suggest
ed, and in the line OF legislative economy
the 60-day limit for the introduction Of
bills. which Is farce as far as preventing
the introomction OF new matter Is con-
to keep the legislature practically idle for
30 days while bills are poured into the leg
islative hopper. The house and senate
Journals are burdened with hundreds OF
titles whose only purpose is to nulify the
time limit An additional step towards a
short session will be the payment OF a
believed the state Is ready to adopt. More
effective laws Will be secured through
committees consulting freely with the de-
partments in regard TO the admins trative
features OF any proposed act with the ex-
ecution of which they may be charged. Do
ing away with the legislative recess taken
Tor the purpose Of permitting committees
years ago. but extended observation forces
the conclusion that this recommendation
was in error. II Is preferable to get through
with this work in as brief time as pos
sible, to proionging II through the session.
State institutions should so conduct their
canvass for appropriations that It may not
be charged that either they or local inter-
ests have been instrumental in obtaining
other than fair. reasonable allowance 1t
Is desirable that appropriations be reduced
to the lowest figure consistent with true
economy. This Is a difficult enough task
when the requirements of rapidly de-
veloping state are considered. without be-
Ing hampere6 by combinations formed by
the friends of the various institutions.
Proper consideration for the welfare OF the
state will discourage the further creation
of boards having to do with profession and
trade regulation. and with reference to
those now existing provision should be
made that they may not become burden
TO the state.
Primary Election Law.
Attention Is earnestly invited to the
necessity of a satisfactory primary cleo
ton law. Both the great political parties
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-01-17

December 81. 1895. the state owed 100000
for money borrowed.
December 81. 1894, the state owed 100000
for money borrowed.
The present showing Is very satisfactory,
indicating that the state Is doing business
on a safe basis. The bonded indebtedness
on account OF the Spanish Anne rican war
loan will be wiped out on the LIST OF May
next. The state has already paid $e6. 700
OF the bonds issued, and therssJs now in tho
sinking fund sms,Ssi.2i, with which to reere
the balance OF s408. 500 and the interest. Tho
state has the right to pay the entire issue
outstanding on the date stated and viii un
doabtedly DO so.
Cancellation.
A prosperous state greets you Ia expecta
ton that your work will materially pro-
mote the general welfare. The recon-
mendations in this message are Submitted
as the result OF two yearS careful study
with the request that they be considered
on their merits ana rot becauss they are
the views Of one uCon whom the constitu-
ton imposes the auty Of making such
shall deem exredient. Respectfully.
A. r. BLISS, Governor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-01-17

alike with an experienced. disinterested,
and independent Judgment. The necessity
OF this change must be evident to all who
realize the extent to which even honest as
ments by local influence or bias and the
extent to which county boards are similarly
influenced. l recommend that In the coun-
ties where the work OF the commission has
affected equalization of all assessment dis
tricts. the authority OF local boards TO
change this equalization be taken away.
Real Estate Mortgages.
Great pressure will be brought to bear
upon you, gentlemen, to exempt from tax
of money loaned upon real estate mort
cages, under the argument that double
taxation Is involved There Is no more
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-01-17

while they must do their full duty In caring
for all legitimate demands, II the state
taxes are to be kept at the lowest figure
consistent with true economy, due regard
must be had for the possible sum total
There should be maintained q safe working
balance In the treasury, having In view
expenditures which contingencies may
as by way OF illustration, the destruction
Dy hre OF some state institution. There
fore, practically the only safe rule to fol-
low Is to make provision to reimburse the
priated.
The following table shows the aggregate
OF appropriations for the years 1903-1904
asked by state institutions that report TO
the state board of corrections and chari-
ties, and the action OF the board thereon:
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-01-17

The request of the College OF Mines for
the wears leO3-iy4 as reported by the presi-
dent of that institution, is: Specials, 10
1850; current expenses, $llO%o; total, slio'-
ESQ.,
changes are made, the following named
institutions. boards and FUNDS Will receive
the foIinWinv amOunts during the years
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1903-01-17

II Is suggested that the legislature pro-
vide that all fees collected by state on
GERS in the administration of the various
departments OF the state government
shall be turned into the state treasury,
and that all moneys coming into their
possession through the operation OF any
law with the execution OF which they may
be CHARGED shall likewise be deposited
with the state treasurer within some
stale banks.
The development OF the state banking
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-03
ANOTHER RAILWAY HORROR.
Fifteen Killed and Over Fifty Injured In
Wreck Of Football Train Near
Indianapolis.

Indianapolis, Ind, Oct. 31.-Fif-
teen persons we're killed and over
SO injured, some fatally, this morn
ing by collision between special
passenger train on the Big Four
railroad and freight engine draw
ing coal cars. The accident hap
pened in the edge of the city. The
passenger train of IL coaches was
carrying 954 persons, nearly all Of
whom were students Of Purdue uni
versity and their friends, from La
Fayette to Indianapolis for the an
nual football game between the
Purdue team and the Indiana uni
versity squad for the State cham
pionship which was to have been
fought this afternoon.
III the first coach back of the EN-
gine were the Purdue football team,
substitute players and managers.
Three players, the assistant coach,
trainer and seven substitute players
Of the university team were killed
and every one of the 53 other per-
SONS in the car were either fatally or
seriously hurt.
While the work of rescue was
going On there arrived in the city
over 900 cheering followers of the
red and white Of Indiana university
at Bloomington.
AS the happy and excited stu
dents poured from the train news
of the tragedy to the black and
gold of Purdue was received. In
stantly all was sadness and SYM
pathy. The throng melted into
sorrowing groups that separated to
search morgue and hospital for
friends, or took cars for the scene
of the wreck to lend any possible
aid.
Surgeons are still working over
the injured, and it is believed the
death list will be swelled to 20.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-03
HOW HE BECAME A LAWYER.
The Story Of John Sherman'S Admission
to the Bar.

Gen. lack" Caseman, the vet
eran railroad builder, who fought
during the civil war with Gen.
Sherman, and who was his intimate
friend until the latter's death, tells
the story of John Sherman's en-
trance into the practice of the law,
as related by his warrior brother,
says The Washington Star.
When John Sher: ian was quite
young he was taken into the law
office of his brother Charles at
Mansfield, Ohio, to help about the
office and make himself generally
useful. One day when he was in his
2Ist year he took Charles one side
and asked him quietly for a loan of
$50.
"Whatp Charles exclaimed.
"What do you intend doing with
so much moneyP'' ...
II am going to Columbus to be
admitted to the bar" John re-
piled. g.. ..a s., .... ..
Charles was greatly surprised, as
John had never asked him for any
advice regarding the profession,
nor had he ever appeared to be in
terested to any extent in the study
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-03

Mr.. Andrews was also at work and
had these people off the streets in I,
short time. After the show, how
ever, the arrests began and soon
about sixteen men were in the
county Jail, the city lookup being
too small to hold them. When the
general manager came up he, too,
was arrested and jailed. Before his
arrest, and before the performance
even, he came back to the mayor
and offered the fifty dollars. This
was refused, as the terms Of the
mayors first proposition would not
admit Of this compromise after hay
ing left the matter in the first in
stance to Mr.. Andrews's own idea
Of fairness.
When the general manager was
jailed the affair began to look seri-
Gus sure enough. Messrs. Graydon
and Richardson and D. A. G.. QUITS
were employed. Bond was asked
for. 1t would be granted for the
appearance before the mayor the
next morning at 9 o'clock, were
the terms the mayor offered. This
wouldn't do, SO the whole affair
rested for few hours. After sup
per the treasurer, accompanied by
one of the workmen, came up to
the mayors office and asked to see
Mr.. Andrews. The mayor told him
he was in Jail and showed him the
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-03
direction in which to go. The

direction in which to go. The
treasurer asked the workman to &C
company him. The workman re-
fused, saying: "Guess I better
stay away AS soon as the treas
urer had started over to the Jail the
mayor directed Chief Macmillan to
follow and arrest him. When he
gave this order the workman, who
was standing by, pulled off his hat
and said, "Well, gentlemen, ain
only damn dirty dish washer,
goodnight" and took to his heels.
About II o'clock the mayor was
sent for and the slim of two hun-
dred dollars was offered under pro-
test. 1t was refused. Finally the
circus people weakened and surren-
dered. The money was paid over.
1t is said that when they were re-
leased some Of them said that it was
the first town they had failed to
conquer.
Every circus that has come to
Greenwood, with one exception,
since 1900 has been "jugged, -. or
made to pay. Of course it's a bust
ness proposition with them tomake
all they can, but their policy is
sometimes short-sighted. For in
stance, it cost them two hundred
dollars yesterday, when fifty would
have let them off if they had been
fair and the parade would no doubt
have caused many to 60 into the
big show who did not. H.L.W.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-03
THE CIRCUS IN GREENWOOD.
The Mayor Arrested the Manager and
Treasurer and EmployeS-All
About License.

Greenwood, October 31.-At one
time last night it looked as if the
great Barnum & Bailey show would
have to miss its engagement in Co.
lumbia, tor the reason that the
county Jail was filled with about
twenty Of its employees, including
the general manager and treasurer.
The story Of how this came about
and the why of it is all interesting.
The circus management had OBJ
tanned the use of piece of ground
within the city limits before COM
ing here, but just before arriving
1t was ascertained that they could
get lot from DR.. r. B. Epting lust
beyond the city limits. They did
this and thought no doubt that the
matter Of city license was easily
disposed Of. However when Cen
eral Manager Andrews came to ar
range about the license for the pa
rade the trouble began. Mayor
Park told the general manager that
the scale Of licenses was from a
minimum of fifty dollars to a maxi
MUM Of two hundred dollars, but
as the show was not to take place
within the city limits and the license
tor the parade was the only thing
he would leave the matter to Mr..
Andrews's fairness, after having
stated the amornt fixed by ordi
nance. Mr.. Andrews then offered
twenty-five dollars. This Mayor
Park refused to consider, as the
amount was only half Of the mini
mum. Mr.. Andrews at that time
refused to give more and with the
idea that both sides, the town and
the circus, were to look after their
own Interests, he left Before leav-
ing he offered the mayor some tick
cts, which he declined. Having
intimated to Mr.. Andrews that he
was going to have the vendors
of tickets, balloons, etc., arrested for
not having a license Mayor Park at
once instructed the police to begin
arresting the vendors of every sort.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-03

of law.
"You can't be admitted to the
bar without some knowledge Of the
law said Charles.
John maintained that he knew
more about law than some others.
and assured his brother that he
would try and raise the money
somewhere.
"You know" he added, "it will
be necessary for me to have respect
able clothes and money enough to
pay my travelling and hotel ex-
penses.
Charles finally ordered the clothes
and provided him with the neces-
sary money. At Columbus, on the
day he became Of age, John was
admitted to the bar. On his return
he said to Charles:
Il am going to Iowa to practice
law.'
Charles demonstrated with him.
'"There is room for both Of us to
practice law here in Mansfeld,'
Charles told him. -
They then and there became
partners and continued to practice
together until the formation of the
Republican party, when John was
sent,0from the Mansfield district as
a Representative to Congress.
Later he was elected to the Uni
ted States Senate and the balance
of his life became very important
and interesting part of the history
of the country.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-03
UNDERWEAR,

$1,000 worth of Underwear for
Ladies', Men and Children just re-
ceived. All of the best kinds and
and the lowest prices.
so doz. Ladies' Underyests.
winter weight, worth Zoe and 25c,
our price 1910.
30 doz. Ladies' Vests, heavy,
worth 4Oc and SOC, our price 25c.
100 doz. Mems Heavy Under.
shirts and Drawers worth SOC and
ooc, our price 37dc.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-03
Dress Goods,

Our line Of Dress Goods, Silks
and Trimmings comprises ell of
the new and fashionable materials
and Weaves for this fall.
20 pcs. 38 in. Zibiljnes in Black
and all Colors worth 75c, our
price 48c.
20 pcs. all wool Grenade Sack
ings worth 75c, our price 49c.
25 pcs. 36 in. all wool Suitings
worth 40c and SOC, our price 25c.
20 pcs. 38 in. Fancy Mixtures
worth 75c, our price 40c.
Il pcs. 40 in. Wool Cheviots
worth Toe, our price 4Sc.
70 pcs. 81 in. Broadcloths, black
and all colors worth $1.25, our
price 98c,
30 pcs. Colored Henriettas,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1903-11-03

where your dollars will do double
work.
100 Suits for Men worth $3.50,
our price $4.08.
100 Suits for Men worth $1,000.
our price $3.50.
1875 SUITS for Men worth $3.50,
our price $1,000.
100 Suits for Men worth $16.5O
and $500, our price $1,000.
200 Overooats at $500, $500,
$3.50 and $1,000 that sell at other
stores for double the price.
A full line of Boys Knee Pants
Suits for 81 90, $1.25, $3.50, $500,
$3.50, $500 and $500. Walk the
town over and you can't match
them.