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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
WILLIAMS AFTER The TRUSTS.
The Democratic Leader Asks the
Department of Justice Two
Pointed Questions.

Washington, Macrh 31.-Representa-
tive Williams, of Millissippi, intro
duced two resolutions Of inquiry, ad-
dressed to the department Of justice
today. One requests information as
to whether any criminal prosecutions
have been instituted by the department
against the individuals or corpora
tions who we're adjudged recently by
the Supreme Court of the United
States in the Northern Securities case
to be guilty of having violated the
laws of the United States by entering
into unlawful combinations in re-
straint of Interstate commerce, land
to send to the House all papers and
documents and other information bear
ing upon the prosecutions inaugurated
or about to be inaugurated in that be-
half.
The other resolution requested in
formation as to whether any investiga-
tion was ever had at the suggestion OF
the Attorney General, or by the de-
partment of justice OF at the suggestion
of anyone else, "of the so-called
anthracite coal trust,'' consisting OF
the anthracite carrying railroads doing
an Interstate business, whether any
report was ever made of such investi-
CATION, and if so to send to the House
tie report and all papers and docu-
ments and information bearing upon
the same.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
FIGHTING IN BRITISH india.
Col. Younghusband Gains Two
Victories over the Thibetans.

Tuna, British India, March 81
News has been received here Of severe
fighting, the Thibetans hving attack
ed the British Mission, under Col.
Younghusband. There were two
engagements and the Thibetans we're
repulsed with heavy loss.
The British captured the Thibetan
camp at Gueru. While the British ad
vance had practically been unopposed,
the expedition suffered great hard
ships from the intense cold, and it
was some times found impossible to
use the Maxim guns and rifles, owing
to the congealing Of the oil. The
country is of the bleakest, without a
sign of vegetation and the expedition
had to face piercing winds and clouds
of dust, while there was heavy fall
Of snow last night.
At O'Clock this morning a flying
column started to reconnoitre the
Tibetan camp at Gueru whereupon a
general from Lahassa, with quaint re-
tinue, came to interview Col. Young
husband. The general asked the
colonel to retire with his mission to
Yatung for the purpose of carrying on
negotiations, threatening an attack if
the mission proceeded. Col. Young
husband replied that negotiations had
been proceeding fruitlessly for fifteen
years and that retirement was now i'm
possible.
The Thibetan general withdrew and
Col Younghusband ordered his troops
to endeavor to disperse the Thibetans,
blocking the road without firing upon
them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
The Aiken Robbers Caught.

Aiken, March 30.-The police last
night captured four negroes who,
they feel quite sure, are the parties
who robbed the residence of Mr..
William Grosvenor on Monday night.
On Monday night party of serenad.
ers came to the Grosvenor house and
began singing. While they enter
tained the household negro walked
up and they nodded TO him and he
passed around the house. The negro
who was seen to 60 around the house
was Robt. Pearson, and the singers
were Smart Lloyd and two negroes
who followed the carnival company
which showed here last week. Smart
Lloyd and Robt. Pearson we're arrested
last evening and Pearson had in his
possession one of the stolen pocketbooks
containing s15 in money and the lost
diamond ring and the sapphire pin:
Chief Dolby caught the two carnival
negroes as they were boarding troll
ley car on the edge of the city. These
negroes will not give their names nor
tell where they are from The police
hope to recover the other stolen arti-
cles which they think have been hid
den by the thieves.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
State Board Medical Examiners

Columbia, April 1.-The State board
of medical examiners meets in this
city on the 2eth inst-the fourth Tues.
day in April as provided by law-but
it is not yet known whether the old
board will conduct the examination.
The general assembly Just adjourned
passed an act providing that the board
be reorganized The members will be
appointed by the governor on nomina-
tion of the State Medical association.
The medical association meets On
April 18th and it is not yet known
whether the new board to be nominal
ed at that time or the old board will
serve at the examinations a week
later. If the old board is not reelected
tl.s new members may not be familiar
With the process of examination.
DR.. 8. G. Baker, secretary. of the
present board, has written Gov. Hey.
ward ia reference to this matter and
the governor will decide today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06


Greenville, March BE. M. Giles
pie, who lives about two miles from
the city OH the Easley road, while
handling his gun on Monday hight
accidentally discharged the piece, the
load entering the feet of his infant
child, not more than 2 years of age
A small portion of the shot entered
the hip OF his wife, who was holding
the child in her arms, but her wound
is not serious. Dr.. W. C. Black was
called to attend the child. who was 80
weak from the loss Of blood and the
shock that he did not amputate the
foot. as he feared it would not live
through the operation. The parents
are said to be quite reticent over the
matter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
TRUST COMPANIES Fail.
One in New York, Other in Bos.
ton---Both Big Concerns.

New York, March 3l.-The Federal
Trust company today made an assign
ment to the Guardian Trust company.
The action is stated to have been taken
as a result of the disappearance of a
prominent official of the Federal Trust
company. Reports are in circulation
that shortage has been found in the
funds of tbe concern.
While no statement has been fled as
yet by the Federal Trust company it
is understood it will turn over about
81, 900, 900 in deposits to the assignee.
Its total assets will be about s., 600,
0GO. The Federal Trust company has
capital stock of 81, 500. 600. 1t has
a surplus fund Of $50, 900 and about
$40, 0OO.. undivided profits.
Its last statement showed individual
deposits of 81, 593, 1928, but officials state
the deposits were about 81, 600, 000 at
the close of business last night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
Tax on Leaf Tobacco Nay Be
Removed.

Washington. March 31.-The inter.
nal revenue tax of 6 cents pound OF
leaf tobacco is eliminated by the terms
of 9 bill on which favorable action
was taken today by the internal re-
venue subcommittee of the house on
WAYS and means. The bill which the
subcommittee ordered favorably re-
ported to the full committee is the
substitute measure suggested by Com
missioner yerkes and taxes the place
of the Gaines bill to abolish the tax
on both leaf tobacco and twisted TO-
bscco.
Mr.. Yerkes saw administrative
difficulties in the way Of abolishing the
tax on the twist, but none on the
natural leaf, or tobacco in the
hand as it is termed. This relief
has been sought by the southern TO-
bacco raisers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
Watterson Not For Sale.

An interesting story is told By Wal
ter Wellman, we'll known Washington
correspondent, in letter to the Phila-
deiphia Press on Mrach 26, about the
Hon. William Randolph Hearst and
the efforts he is said to have made to
secare the services Of Henry Watterson,
OF the Louisville Courier-Journal. to
stay in Washington during the present
winter and write an occasional letter
to Mr. Hearst's newspapers, for which
he is said By Mr.. Wellman to have
been willing to pay the handsome sum
OF so, 900. The story is that Mr.
Watserson wrote polite letter TO Mr.
Hearst declining the offer. His de-
c1ination, however, was not accepted,
and MIR. Hearst is said to have written
TO him again, when Mr.. Watterson
again declined and suggested that
there was no better reason Why ne
should write for Mr.. -Hearst's papers
than wig Mr. Bennett or Mr.. Lafan,
or Mr.. Ried, orany other editor should
write for them, and that he had better
try them. Mr.. Hearst still insisted
upon Watterson's q service, and then the
distinguished Kentucky journalist is
said to have written to Mr.. Hearst as
follows:
Dear Sir: You haven't enough
money in your family, and never will
have. to induce me-to write one line
for you"
g We do not know how much truth
there is in the story, but it sounds a
little like Mr. Watterson. He has
been writing for newspapers fer 8
great many years, and he is not as rich
as some other newspaper men in this
country, but We do not believe he has
ever written a single line for pay in
advocacy Of any cause whicn DID not
meet with the full approval OF his
heart and his conscience.-News and
Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
Best Cough Medicine for Chill
dren.
dren.

When you buy a cough medicine for
small children you want one in which you
can place implicit confidence. You want
one that not only relieves bat cures. You
want one that is unquestionably harmless.
You want one that is. pleasant to t.ke.
Chamberlain's c ugh Remedy meets all
of these conditions; There is nothing 90
good for the coughs and C Ids incident
to childhood. 1t IL also certain preyen
tive ana cure for Group, aud there is no
danger waa ever f ON whoopinR cough
when 1t is given. 1t has been used in
many epidemics. of that disease with per-
foot anccess. F,r sale b. China's D 'ug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
plnlMl CANAL CASE
LOST BY COLOMBIA.
First Civil Tribunal of the Seine
Made DecisIon---Transfer
Obstacles Removed.

Paris. March 31.-The first civil tri-
hunal of the Seine today decided the
case of the repubica Of Colombia
against the Panama Canal company IN
favor OF the defendants. The decision
holds that the complaint OF Colombia
is not receivable and condemns the
plaintiffs to pay the costs of the ac-
sion. This decision has the effect Of
removing the obstacles in the way Of
the transfer of the cana. concession
from the company to the United
States.
The decision is lengthy document
fully reviewing all the early circum-
stances Of the concession and setting
forth the various acts of the Colon
hisn congress, the treaties, ETC., par
ficularly articles 20, 2l and ~ Of the
treaty of March 20, 1873, whereby the
company acquired its rights.
These articles, - the decision says,
have the manifest purpose OF assur-
ing the full exercise Of sovereignty
over the canal. It results from what
is established before this tribunal
that Colombia is not; in possession Of
the territory traversed by the canal.
Bv coming before French court in
order to sustain its rights over the
canal Colombsa tacitly admits its in
ability to itself control the canal. 1t
therefore follows naturally that 1T
has lost sovereignty over the territory
traversed by the canal. 1t also ap-
pears that this sovereignty is main
famed by the new republic Of Pan
anna, which is in actual possession OF
the authority and power of admins
tcation and os police. Under such
circumstances it remains for the Pan
anna company to accept the actual sit
uaion OF, authority and the fact reia
3 tive to the territory embraced by
the concession. Therefore the action
commenced by Colombia is not re-
eeiyable.
The decision gave great satisfaction
to the American officials, and the Pan
ANA Canal company. Ambassador
Porter received early word OF the
decision and expressed himself as we'll
satisfied with the outlook for an early
winding up of the transfer.
The Panama Canal company prompt
" took steps to call a meeting of the
stockholders for final ratification OF
the sale to. the United States. The
law requires % days notice before a
meeting, 80 the ratification is expect
ed April IS. The company has taken
precautions to see that majority is
sure to ratify and it already has far
more than a majority of the stock
pledged to ratification. The s1bse-
auent proceedings therefore are con-
sidered mere formalities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
A. Cure for Hendache.

Any man, woman or child suffering
from headache, billiousness or dul..
drowsy feeling should take one or tw
of DeWitt's Little Early Risers nigh PM
morning These famous little lill' are
famous because they are a tonic rs well
IA pill. While they cleanse the sy tem
they strengthen and rebuild it by their
torlc effect upon the liver md bowels.
s Is b. DIN B. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
The Best Family Salve.

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve gives instant
relief from burns, cures cats, bruises
sores, eczema. letter and all abrasions Of
of che skin. In buying Witch Hazel Salve
it is OILY necessary to see that you gel
the genuine DeWItt's and cure Is Ger.
tain. There are mauV cheap counter
feits on the market, all of which are
worthless, and suite few are dangerous
while Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve is per
fectly harmless and cures. Sold by Oiin
B. Davis. o.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
Trouble
ous Stomach
Cured.
Serious

was troubled with distress in my
stomach, sour stomach and vomiting
spells, AMI can truthfully say that Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
cured me.-Mrs Z. V. Williams, laings
burg, Mich. These tablets are guaran
teed to cure every case of stomach trou
BILE of this character. For sale By China's
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
Muscles Sore, Joints Painful
Rheumatism.

Sore muscles or painful joints ma5 mean
an approaching stack Of rheumatism. Ell
lott's Emulsifed Oil ainment. rubbed on
the affected parts will relieve the pain and
soreness, and prevent rheumatism E'llotts
Enulsifei Oil Liniment is a satisfactory
rubbing Hniuent for ali soreness. stiffness
ard lan-eDess of 'i1sts or II uscles. All
deasers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06

Richmond. Va. March 30.-Yester.
day fourteen negro wagon drivers of
the Richmond Baggage Transfer Com
pany notified the company that they
would not work with a white man
who had been employed as driver.
Today the company discharged the
whole negro force and substituted
white drivers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
A Thoughtful Man.

II. NJ. Austin, of Winchester, Ind
knew what to do in the hour of need
His wife had such an unusual case OF
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tired DIR. Kings New Life Pills and she
90. relief at once and was finally cured
Only 25c. at j. F. W. DeLorme's Drug
Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06

Boston, March 31.-The Union Trust
company closed its doors today. The
Union Trust company vas incorporat-
ed in 1883 with a capital of s100, 600.
The president is Former Congressman
VIM. E. Barrett. The liabilities of
the company are placed at $1,000, 00C
with nominal assets of about the same
amount.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing thor
oughly. OF all the Salves you ever heard
of, Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best. 1t
sweeps away and cures burns, sores,
bruises, cuts, boils, ulcers, skin
eruptions and piles, It's only 25c, and
guaranteed to give satisfaction by j. F.
". DeLorme, druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06

Ohio having paid the last of her
debts there are now six States without
outstanding obligations. They are
Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, New Jersey,
West Virginia and Ohio. The debts
of Delaware, Kansas, Michigan, Ne
vada. South Dakota and Wyoming
are ONLY nominal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06

Union, March 31.-At 2 o'colck to-
day at Carlisle, Loomis Gillian, a
negro, shot and instantly killed one
Sang Jeter. The shooting, it is said,
was done accidentally.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-04-06
$1OO,OOO.OO Capital.
The FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Sumter, s. G.

THE Comptroller Of the Currency nav
ing approved the increase of the Capital
of this Bank to $10O,0OO.UO, depositors
now have as security for their deposits
Capital, 100000 90
Stockholders Individual Lla-
bility, 100000 00
Surplus and Undivided Prof.
its, 25,0O0 90
Total Security for Depositors, $225,O0o 90
ONLY AATIonLA BANK IN CITY OF SUMTER.
Largest Capital of any Bank in this
section of South Carolina.
Strongest Bank IN Eastern part of this
State.
Interest allowed on deposits to a limited
amount.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
A. J. CHINA, President.
NELL ODONNELL, Vice President.
Fl. ID. BARNETT, r. ID. LEE,
G. A. LENNON, JOHN REID,
E. p. KICKER
r. l.. ETMUNDS, Cashier.
r. D.. LEE, Solicitor.
BOOKKEEPERS.
j. L. McCa]luu, D. j. Vim, Jr.,
Oliver L. Yates.
Ju1v 20-2n,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-02-11

cavalry, has been given full charge.
Maj. Guilfoyle is an accomplished
athlete, firm believer In the virtue OF
systematic training. and has entered
upon his new duties with an enthusi-
asm that promises results.
For this introduction of physical
culture into the army half million is
to be Immediately expended. At each
principal post picturesque $4,000
stone and brick structure Of classic
architecture is to be erected It will
afford the soldiers of the post gym
nasium space 40 feet wide, go feet long
and 20 feet high, with a gallery entire
ly surrounding and equipped with a
running track as well as all of the
most improved engines for physical
culture. 1t will be comfortably heated
with steam, and beneath it's slate roof
Will be also store room, billiard
room, cafe and combined yeadigg,
lecture and ball room, the "a Z pro-
vided with a movable platform y be
Withdrawn when dances are give AT
the smaller posts similar structure Of
less substantial material are to be
built at less expense.
Heretofore our army gymnasiums
have been unworthy makeshifts. Out
buildings of various categories have
been pressed into service. whenever
possible, but in some of the military
departments there are no gymnasiums
whatsoever
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-02-11
SHORT SPECIALS.

i Mrs. Maybrick has been located ii, the
convent Of the Sisters OF Epiphany At
| Truro, Cornwall.
| Russians realize that If Japan gains
| control Of the sea she can starye the
inhabitants Of Port Arthur.
A new white house rule REQUIRES that
hereafter women shall not wear hats
and wraps at the evening receptions.
An effort will be made to punish men
responsible for alleged frauds in the
United States Shipbuilding company.
/ The United States has appointed naval
and military attaches to Russian and
japanese forces to observe the progress
| of war.
Germany expects to profit by war
whether Russia or Japan wins. She
hopes to weaken the Franco-Russian
alliance and gain territory in China.
Mrs. Sarah ]. Lippincott (Grace Green
wood has sued Harper & Bros. for $50
600 damages because of statements made
In recent book by Julian Hawthorne
The Standard Oil company controls the
worlds supply of asbestos. 1t plans a
huge monopoly. The mineral will
be used for railway cars and tunnel
lining.
Tony Chicko, an Italian, has been sem
fenced at Cleveland to life imprisonment
Tor killing Andrew Crouch, a street car
conductor, because the latter refused to
give him a transfer
Joseph Chamberlain is believed In ba
suffering in health from the strain Of |
his tariff campaign. He will take two
weeks vacation and plans to keep his
whereabouts a secret.
The mystery that wells the murder Of
MISS Sarah G. Schafer at Bedford Ind
Is deeper than ever. Citizens of the town
have subscribed $1,000 to continue the
search for the murderer.
George B. Warner was found guilty at
Louisville OF the murder of Pulaski
Leeds, superintendent Of machinery for
the Louisville & Nashville railroad, and
the death penalty was voted.
Tammany's delegation to the demo-
cratic convention will go uninstructed.
The steamship Dakota was successfuI-
~ launched at the Groton, Conn. shin
yards, wine being used in christening de-
spite the protests of Dakota women.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-02-11
HEAD BLOWN OFF.
Fearful and Fatal Accident BefaIls a
Corydon Man.

Corydon, Feb. S.--After lying for
more than twenty hours within few
feet of much travelled road, the re-
mains of o. F. Nelson, prominent
business man of this city, were found
yesterday afternoon by party of
searchers, who had been hunting for
MIN all day. Mr.. Nelson's death was
the result of the accidental discharge
of his gun. He left Corydon Wednes-
day afternoon for a ribbit hunt and
met his death in the evening when
nearly home.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1904-02-11

Sressmen were in mood to desire
amusement, and he furnished it on the
vaudeville order.
Bede has his full share of friends IN
washington. He could not help that ii
ne wished to, for he is likabIe fellow
VINO makes friends with whoever he
meets. 1t is a trait characteristic of
the life he led for a number of years
as rowing newspaper reporter and
printer. During those years he picked
up large acquaintance throughout
the southern and western states in
which he has written fire and police
reports, done" local politics, and all
the various odds and ends that fall 70
the lot of the general reporter in daily
journalism.
Bede was originally a republican
then In 1883 he nopped over to the
democrats and voted for Cleveland.
going back to the republicans again at
the time of Bryan's nomination in Chi
cago. 1t is rather coincident that Bede
should have won fame by one speech
in which Col. Bryan figured promi-
nently, and that Col. Bryan should
have gained fame IN speech-'"The
Cross of Gold"-which drove Bede out
OF the democratic party and sent him
onto the stump for Mckinley. Such
are the strange ways of politics.
Bede is by no means a novice at
politics, though he is not a proverbial
office holder. Cleveland appointed him
United States marshal for Minnesota
n 1892, but he resigned within year,
md remained a private citizen until
elected to congress last year. He is
originally from Ohio, and was born on
farm in Lorraine county in that
tate in 1856.