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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
$4,000 FIRE IN JOHNSTON.
Principal Business Block Totally
Destroyed This Afternoon.

Columbia, Nov. l0.-A $50, COO FIRE
occurred at Johnston this afternoon.
one of the principal business blocks of
the Edgefield town being wipeud of
the map. The FIRE started at O'Clock
in two story buildig occupied by J.
P. Duncan. the building and house
bold effects being totally destroyed.
\ stiff breeze communicated the flames
to adjoining buildings with the re-
suit that these places of business were
DESTROYED: L. z. Gibson, butcher. J.
N. Hill. meat market, Laura Hill,
restaurant. D. C. Edwards, groceries
and hardware, ". H. Woodward, g,c-
ceries. j. P. Derrick, groceries, G. A.
Mo6ley. musical instruments.
Very little of any of the stocks were
saved, SO rapidly did the flames spread,
and there was practically no insurance
on either the stocks or tbe buildings.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
4 LANDSLIDE IN GREERvlLLE.

Greenville. Noy. S.-,J. W. Walker.
who ran as an independent for super
visor against J. F. Speegle. named by
the county Democratic committee,
wins By the handsome majority of 800.
In tweuty-nine boxes heard from,
Walker received 1881. against 725 for
Speegle. The independent candidate,
who claimed that he was the real
noninee uf the party. beat Spec.
gle at every precinct except two 1t
was a perfect Walker landslide. in
spite of the telegram fron Senator
Tillman advising the people to vote
70, Speegle Impossible to obtain any
idea of vote for State end Federal
Offices or electors. Few Republican
votes polled. Constitutional amend
ments ali carried here, though the
vote was slim. Many people, both
white nd coiorsd. we're turned away
from polls. because OF no registration
certificates OF were defective.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
WILL RAISE BEEE CATTLE.
State Hospital For The Insane Be-
Iieves in Local Production.

Columbia, Nov. l1.-At the regula,
monthly meeting of the board OF re-
gents of the State Hospital for the In
sane yesterday it was decided to raise
for consumption AS many beef cattle
aud hogs as is consistent with the
needs Of the institution. For the pre-
sent the beef contract has been diyid-
ed between Pope and Heriot, local
butchers
Capt. Iredell Jones of Rock Hill.
who has been member of the board
of regents for Is years and has seen
the development of the institution in
that time, said last night that the
people of the south are getting tired
Of depending upon st. Louis for beef.
The movement to buy cattle on the
hoof and to feed them for slaughter
has become quite general throughout
the south and he is satisfied that the
State Hospital can fatten its beef cat
tie at two-thirds of the cost of buying
from the markets.
1t is also the purpose of the board
of regents to raise for use in the hos
pital a large number of hogs. There
is lot of offal matter on the rus
which can be used to fatten hogs, and
it is the purpose of the board to use
everything for some purpose
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
a DIsPENslRY MURDER.
Two Constables Kill Each Other
Near East0ver in a Drunken
Fight Over an 0yercoaf.

Columbia, Nov. 9.-News was re-
ceived here tonight of double kill
ing at Eastoger, in the lower part of
this country, the participants being
Dispensary Constables R. L. Irby and
S. A. Phillips. According to the re-
port received here the two men quar-
relied over an overcoat and both pro-
duced PISTOLS, firing together. Phil
lips was instantly killed and Irby liv-
ed for about an hour. Both were be-
lieved to be under the influence of
whiskey.
As soon as Chief Constable Hammet
heard of the killing he notified Coro-
ner Green, who directed that the bod
les be taken charge of by Magistrate
Wertz, who lives in the neighbor-
hood. The men had gone down to
Eastover on their regular round of
inspection Of the district, and their
quarrel was purely a personal one, in
which the dispensary played no part.
The tragic part OF the whole matter
is that S. a. Phillis came from East.
over and was killed within few rods
of the home where be was born, and
dies leaving a wife and two children.
He had% been on tie force about eigh
teen months and was appointed by the
Governor after being highly recon-.
mended by leading citizens OF Rich.
land County.
RI. Irby was from Laurens county
and was nephew of the late Senator
Irby. He had been on the constabul
ary force about seven years. Chie1
Hammet said tonight that he was one
of the best dispensary constables ir
the State, and the best in this dis
trict. He was married and leaves {
wife and one child. Chief Hammet
regrets the tragedy very much, anc
said tonight that if the men were
drinking it was in direct violation o.
the orders issued the force.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
BLOW At The RUN MACHINE.
Cherokee Couted the Cost Before
She Struck.

Columbia, Nov. 10.-.The voters of
Cherokee County, when they voted the
dispensary out, were fully advised of
the money cost and what money they
would have to raise by taxation to
meet the money losses. In the settle
ment just had the gcounty received
$40, 65s.41 in profits. Of this amount
S5, 1191 Z vent to the cities and an
equal amount to the county, and there
is a balance unexpended amounting to
1920. In addition to this Cherokee
County has received during the year
s., ITO 80 from the dispensary funds
for school purposes, and it will get
its share Of the undivided fund in
the State treasury. -
The levy for ordinary county pur-
poses in Cherokee County is the low
est in the State. one mill, and this will
have to be at least duobled, it is
figured by Comptroller General
Jones, to meet the losses from the dis
pensary payments.
The people of Cherokee, however,
have figured that for every dollar they
get through the dispensary they spend
ten dollars with the dispensary, and
that with the dispensaries closed there
will be but little money spent fol
liquor, and that the difference that
win be saved will result in q great net
economy to the county.
There is a clause in the Brice bill
the '1cracker' that was put no it by
the dispensary advocates which says
that any county voting out dispense
ries shall not participate in the sur
plus from the dispensary profits 60
ing to the schools. The statute allows
the deficiency fund, that is fully COW
cred by the constitution, to be paid,
but states that. after the deficiency is
made mp, the surplus fund shall not
be divided among counties that have
voted dispensaries out.
There are some people, however,
who hold that under the provisions OF
the Constitution the non-dispensary
counties cannot be deprived of this
surplus, and there is likely to be an
issue made on this point in the courts.
At all events it is claimed that Chero-
kee County cannot be kept cut of the
profits that have been accumulated for
the schools while Cherokee County
had its dispensaries and much OF
which is still unpaid to the schools.
and is largely represented by stock i'll
the State and county dispensaries.
The vote in Cherokee County-fVe
to .one-against the dispensary has
proven an utter surprise to people
here who are interested in the dispen-
sary situation. The advocates and
friends of the system are very much
worried by this marked verdict of the
voters of Cherokee, and dc not quite
understand what it may lend to. The
action in Cherokee may lead to State
contest and utterly shatter the hopes
of the advocates Of prohibition.
County action is the strong card for
the prohibitionists to play for good
while yet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
4 MAN HUNT IN West VIRGINIA.
Another Feud Has Broken Out in
Fayette County---Jackson Clan
Kill Two Officers.

Huntington, ". Va, Nov. H.
What promises to be one of the hard
est fought battles in the history of feud
ridden Fayette county is imminent
in the mountains south of Montgom-
cry, where an armed posse of two
hundred men are believed to have sur
rounded Harvey Jackson and two
brothers, who are wanted for the mur-
der Of Sheriff Daniels, and John Rolf
on Thursday. The Jacksons are
known to have two Winchesters and
several revolvers apiece and they are
not expected to be taken alive as they
know, if caught, they will be lynch
ed. Owing to the inaccessibility of
the country it is hard to get news.
The whole country side is worked up
to fever pitch. The whole trouble
grows out Of the murder of Constable
W. A. Jackson, by Policeman Elliott,
following an = argument Wednesday
night. Hearing of the murder his
brother. Harvey Jackson, and two
brothers started to clean out the en-
tire police force Of Montgomery.
They killed Sheriff Daniels and also
Rolf, who defended Daniels. They
then took to the mountains.
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Worse Every Year.
Plenty ofsumter Readers Have,
The Same Experience.

Don't neglect an ;sch,rs back,
1t viii get worse every year
Backache is really k;flncy ax.e:.
To cure the back You must eupe the kidieyS.
II You don't. other Kidney isas follow
Urinary troubles. diabetes, Hyisbt's disease
y Sumter citizen t<lls yo:, How the cure is
easy.
b. 4. Belts, wa!l-hn0wn sarnAep. living two
miles north east of S,,ntss. says: Il believe
Doans Kidney pills which procured at .sr.
y. J. China's drug store a>c = good kidney
remedy. For a number sf yeas had harG
time with my bach and cvery rold caught
settled in my bas.h and ts,e pain felt just
like rheumatism apt: would jost Jay me up
could not sit for any length Of tine ir one
position or attempt to turn over in bed with
out the sharp pain striking ns, and making me
yell right ont and bad ID take hold Of Sor:e-
thing To support me whea got OUT Of bed.
The kidney SecrtlODS we're irregular ii.-
natural and at night too Frequent in action
| used lots OF remedies ;sssli took doctors
medicine but was Just the same after uSed
them rs before. was told about Doan's Kid
ney Pills curing other people sO | went and
got them. They hclp@I me immediately and
since then the pain has left me. my back is
StrOng'and the kidney ScrretiOnS do not both
er me. Ny health is greatly improved in
every way and give Boa,f's kidney Pills the
credit
For sale by all aeales pr;,,c 80 ceasS
Foster-alilburn Co, Buffalo, " y, sole
agents for the United States
Remember the Dame-Doan s. and take no
other. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
ANOTHER White MAN
SENTENCED TO DEATH.
Earl Rochester to be Hanged at
Walhal!a on January 9Th.

Walhalla, Nov. 10.5rdge McCul-
Tough today at noon sentenced Earl
Rchoester to be hanged January 9th
next. A motion for new trial was
overruled.
The scene in the court room was
most solemn one, when young man
of fine family received his death SEN
tence for numbering his neichbor,
whose family is equally as prominent.
Before sentence was pronounced Ro-
chester made long statment, narrat-
ing the circumstances that led up to
the killing of Mills. He said he was
goaded into the killing by threats and
insults.
Evidence showe1 that Mills was not
armed when he was killed, only 2
small knife, pipe and % piece of to-
bacco being found on his person.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
A Heavy Load.

To lift that load of of the ct >mach take
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digeste what
you eat. Sour stomach, belchi:g, gas or
stomach and all disorders of the stomach
that are curable, are instantly relieved aud
permanently cured by the use Of KoAol
Dyspepsia Cnre. S. Z. Storrs, druggist
At POI Main street, New Britain, Conn,
says: "Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure i, giving
such universal satisfaction and is so fure
ly becoming the positive relief and subse-
Quent cure for this distressing ailment, l
feel that am always cure to satisfy and
crafty my customers oy recommending it
10 them. write this to show how we'll
the remedy Is spoken of here" kodoi
Dyspepsia Cure vas discovered after
years of scientific experiments and will
p,. itiyely cnre al stomach tr"nbles. Sold
by y. b. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
TIE CONGRESSIONAL MAJORITY.
The Republicans Will Have More
Than One Hundred Majority
With House.

Washington, Nov. lo.-The Republi-
can majority in the next House of Re-
presentstives will probably reach q
hundred or more. The indications to-
day are two hundred and forty-four
Republican congressman against hun
dred and foyty-tWo Democrats.
The Republicans gained seats in the
House in the following states: Calfor-
MIA 3; Delaware /: Illinois &; indiana
3: Iowa l; Massachusetts,,
Michigan, Minnesota, Ne
braska, Nevada, each l. Missouri 4 {;
New jersey 2; New York 6; Ohio g.;
Pennsylvania 3.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
Mothers Praise It.

Mothers every where praise One Min1te
Cough Cure fo- the snferings It has re-
lieved and the lives of their cnes it has
saved. A certain cure for coughs, Group
and whooping cough. A. Z. Spaford,
Postmaster, of Chester, Mich, says: ''0ar
little girl was unconscious from stranguia-
ton during 3 sudden and terrible attack
of Group. One Minute Cough Cure quick
ly relieved and cured her and 1 canuot
praise it too highly" One Minute Cough
Cure relieves coughs, makes breathing
easy, cuts ou: phlsgm, draws cut irfa,n
nation, and removes every cause OF 8
cough and strain On iangs. Sold by @. B.
DaTis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
Not a Sick Day Since.

81 was taken severely sick with kidney
trouble. tried all sorts Of medicines, uone
Of which relieved me. One day saw an ad
of oar Electric Bitters and determined to
try that. Alter taking few doses felt
relieved and soon thereafter was entirely
cured aud have not seen sick day since
Neighbors of mine have been cured of
rheumatism, neuralgia, liver and kidney
troubles and general debility: This is what
4. (. Bass of Fremont, n. c. writes. Only
80. at J. T. ". DeLorme, Druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16

Rome, Nov. ll.-The Toxic CORES
pondeut Of tha newspaper Messaegero
wires that report has reached there
that Port Arthar has capitulated.
The Agenz;a Liberia, also, has dis
patch from Cheioo stating that mes
senger from General Stoessel, in COM
mand of the Russian forces at Port
Arthur, has arrived at the japanese
headquarters. It is believed that his
purpose is to ascertain what condi-
tions the japanese will impose should
the Russians surrender Port !Arthor.
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RUSSIA NOT READY FOR PEACE.
Unofficial Suggestion From Japan
That War be Settled by Arbitra-
tion Rejected.
Japan Will Not Repeat the Offer and War
Will Continue to a Finish Unless Meu-
trail Powers Interfere.

Toxic, Nov. lot is reported that
General Stoessel, in command of the
Russian troops in Port Arthur has
asked for an armistice. The purpose
Of his request is not stated. The
japanese are said to have been inham-
ed by the Russian abuse of Japanese
wounded and it is therefore hoped
that Gen. Stoessel will capitulate to
prevent the japanese troops from
avenging these reported indignities.
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News Not Officially Confirmed.

London Nov. l!.-Several reports
from private and press sources are cur
rent this morning that Port Arthur
has fallen. No official confirmation
has been received, however, and
Baron Hayashi. the japanese minis
ter, says Re has received no intimation
that such an event has occurred.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
A Runaway Bicvcle

Terminated with an ugly cut on the leg
of j. B. Orner, Franklin Grove. III. Il
developed a stubborn ulcer unyieiding to
doctors and remedies for four years. Then
Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured. I,'s just a:
good for burns, scalds skin e-uptions AID
piles. 25c. at j. r. ". DeLome's drug
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16

Gafuey, Nov. SIN Cherokee the
first election under the Brice law has
resulted in an overwhelming defeat
for the dispensary. By vote of six
20 one the county has voted to close
the dispensaries Fourteen out Of "a
boxes reported give dispepsary l53 aud
30 dispensary 1852.
In this county Senator Tillman
made speech urging the dispensary's
retention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16

London, Nov. l2.-The possibility of
Immediate peace in the far East,
which has been reported in all parts Of
the world, is not optimistically receiv-
ed in diplomatic circles. It is consid-
cred unlikely that either Of the bel
ligerents is desirious of quitting the
conflict. This is thought to be espec-
tally true IN the case of the japanese,
who are naturally anxious to secure
Port Arthur before considering peace.
It would cause great surprise in Off
cial circles if an offer of mediation
should be accepted before the end of
the winter, when it is expected the re-
lative gains and losses of each will be
clearly defined and a good basis for a
peace settlement would be obtainable.
On the other hand, as diplomats
pointed out to your correspondent this
morning, there is always the possibil-
tyi Of unexpected happenings.
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Protests Against Breach Of Neutrality.

Birmingham, Eng, Nov. 1.-THE
Post hears that the japanese govern
ment considers the permission granted
the Russian Baltic feet to coal at neu-
tral ports a serious breach OF neu-
tralcy. The Mikado's government,
that paper says, has communicated in
strong terms with several European
governments in reference to this mat
ter.
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London, Nov. 10, AS p. m.-Japan
unoficially has made representations
to Russia looking to peace. This ac-
tion has resulted in failure and such
representations, even privately, are
not likely to be repeated by Japan.
Although the suggestion of pacific
settlement was made unoficially it &C
tually had behind it all the weight of
an offer by the japanese government.
It was made direct to Russia. No
power acted as an Intermediary. The
proposition was put forward tentative
ly and unoficially, so that the Japa-
nese government would be in position
to deny any report that it was suing
for peace. The failure of these direct
negotiations, however, resulted in
bringing Intervention within a meas
urabie distance. Foreign Secretary
Lansdowne's plea for arbitration yes
terday evening at the Guild hall ban
quet is taken here to be pointed sug-
gestion to the United States and
France that the time is approaching
when the powers must take some &C.
tion. It can be definitely stated that
Lord Lansdowne made his speech with
full knowledge that Japan VIII not re-
sent proposition looking to peace
from the three powers (the United
States, France and Great Britain
There is definite impression here
that the initiative will come from
President, Roosevelt though the action
would be joint.
In an interview regarding the fore.
going, Baron Hayashi, the japanese
minister, said:
II should not be surprised to see
the three powers named, or two oi
them, take the action suggested. Ex.
atcly upon what basis of settlement
peace could be secured it is at pre-.
sent impossible to see, but there is not
the slightest doubt that combined re.
presentations, especially if led By Pre-
sident Roosevelt. would have a fa1
reaching result between two countries
one of which was thoroughly defeated.
1t is comparatively easy to make peace
in this case, as neither side is thorough.
ly defeated yet. The prospects fol-
the success of friendly Intervention
have vastly increased. Since the CON.
meneement of the war the two nations
now respect each other to degree
never dreamed of before they met il
battle. That mutual respect is the most
hopeful factor for peace. Japan does
not want TO go on fighting forever.
Yet, even with all the victories WOE
during this war, her statesmen would
render themselves liable to be most
seriously misunderstood, especially il
Russia, if they openly suggested in
the name of humanity some methoc
whereby the war could he stopped I,
would be altogether different, how.
ever, at this stage of the war, should
friendly offer, prompted by that
sense of humanity which Japan can
not voice for fear Of being misunder.
stood. enlanate from the United States
and Great Britain. hut nothing can be
done uutli the fall of Port Arthur. -
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Parsons, Kas., Nov. 1.-THE Mis-
souri,, Kansas and Texas flyer has been
wrecked eight miles north of here.
Every surgeon OF Parsons has been
called ont. 1t is reported that many
were killed.
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will be cabled here immeditely upon
receipt of official news at Toxic.
Russians Win a Niahf Fiaht.

st. Petersburg, Nov. 11.-Lieut.
General Sakharof today reports
minor Russian success during last
night. The contending forces in the
fight were not large. The japanese
after a fight were driven from the
town of Erthaitzi.
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Gen. Grippenberg Dies Of Apo.
pIexy.

London, Nov: IA selegram from
St. Petersburg states that General
Grippenberg, who was recently ap-
pointed to command the second Man
churian army, died suddenly of apop-
lexy today.
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Another Assault Planned on Port Arthur

Rome, Nov. 10.-A dispatch to the
Gornale Di Roma from Toko says the
bombardment of Port Arthur by the
japanese under Admial Nogi is pro-
ceeding without interruption. The
report adds that plans are on foot or
fresh general assault.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
Folk Of Rissouri Safe.

ST. Louis, Nov. 1O.-Missouri re-
turns show that Folk has been elected
Governor ssby majority Of over 20. 900
and the indications are that Roosevelt
carried the State by 4, 600.
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Reported Fail of Port Arthur Discredited

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE Japa-
nese Leg alton has received no news
from Toxic this morning corroborat-
ing the report OF the capitulaton of
General Stoe>sel &C Port Arthur. 1t
is stated that adgices of such an event
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-16
Mine Kills Six Hundred Russians.

Chefoo, Nov. Ga shell On No
vember 9Th demolished land mine at
one of the Port Arthur forts, and be-
tween six and seven hundred Russians
were killed or wounded.
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Indigestion Causes
Catarrh Of the
Stomach.

For many years IL has been supposed tia,
Catarrh of the Stomach caused indigestion
and dyspepsia, but the truth is exac;ly the
opposite. Indigestion causes casa.rh. Re-
pcated attacks Of indigestion inflames the
mucous membranes lining the stomach and
exposes the nerves of the stomach, thus caus-
ing the glands to secrete nucin instead of
the juices Of natural digestion. This is
called Catsrrh of fhe Stnr,och
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Rome, Nov. IA telegram from
Crete states that battleship, two
cruisers and several torpedo boats of
the Baltic feet have but in there in
need of repairs. This will probably
further delay the departure of the
feet. The telegram adds that Off
GERS of the feet state that they have
been Informed that the japanese have
arranged to attack the feet in the
Red Sea.
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Helena Motana Nov. 12.-Returns
up to mid1isbS icate that Roose-
velt's plurality Is this state is not less
than 1900.
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