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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-22
The ROOSEVELT CONVENTION.
The Features of the Proceedings
are Good Order and the Unin-
terrupted Carrying Out Of a
Prearranged Programme.

Chicago, June 21.-Without a dis
turbing element to impede it's smooth
operation the third days programme
for the Republican National Conven-
tion was carried off like clock-work.
Not jarring sound was heard, not q
false step taken. It was an assembly
of non .combative delegates, which car
ried into effect, without the thunder
Gus demonstration usually attendant
upon political conventions, purpose
that had bene clearly defined.
An organization was perfected pre-
paratory to the adoption Of a platform,
and the making of nominations in the
succeeding days of the Convention.
From the quiet, yet unmistakable,
enthusiasm provoked by Senator Fair
banks's arrival at the Coliseum, his
nomination for Vice President is but
little less assured than the nomination
of Theodore Roosevelt for President.
The keynote to the campaign of 1904
was sounded by the Hon. Elihu Root
in his speech as temporary chairman.
His address was a review of the ac-
complishnents of the present Admin
istration and a defence of Republican
policies in general. When that had
been delivered and the various
working committees dispatched to
their Iabors. the business of the first
days session was complete.
s Another picture was presented by
the opening day, SO different from
the customary Convention scene as to
attract marked attention. It was the
failure Of the delegates and the spec
tators to warm to the spirit of the oc-
casion. Mention of President Roose-
velt was responded to with hearty,
though not prolonged applause. The
lack Of contest eliminated the neces-
sity for enthusiastic display of feeling,
and the mild cheering and rather list
less hand-clapping, which was the
greeting given impartiality to nation
al figures of the party, was all, proba-
bly,, that could be expected under the
circumstances.
The lack of public interest in the
Convention was evidenced by the large
number of spectators seats vacant.
Seats at former Republican conven-
tions usually brought premium. To-
day speculators offered them, but
there were few takers, and as the hour
approached for the Convention to as
semble they sold for song. a wild
erress of vacant seats was in the gal
lery and on the meZzanjne floor, where
not more than two-thircs of the chairs
were occupied. The first floor was
well filed. Tie picture was one of
good order, where sergeants- alarms
and policemen were not needed.
. In the Convention Hall today there
vas one woman delegate, WHO had the
same right to vote tLat was held by
each accredited male delegate. She
was Mrs Charles a. Eldridge, of
Colorado Springs, Colorado, an alter
nate delegate, whose principal was
absent. Other women alternates pres
ent were Mrs. Owen Lefevre, of Colo
rado; Mrs. Susan West, Of Idaho, and
Mrs. Jennie Z. Nelson, Of Utah,
these States having woman suffrage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-22

Gibraltar, June 2o.-The United
States battleship squadron, consisting
OF the kearsargc, Alabama, Maine and
Iowa arrived here today and viii sal
for Taogier after coaling.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-22
FOR CONGRESS.

l. hereby. announce myself Il candidate for
the Democratic nomination for the 39th Con-
crc,s. from The Seventh Congressional Dis
lric, of South Carolina, and pledge myself To
abide the result of the primary and TO sup
Fort the nominees Of the party.
i. f. LENER
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-22

the only State House officer who has
opposition, said that he asked for
second term not as right, but be-
cause it was in accord with precedent
and because if second term was re-
fused him it would be the same as
public condemnation Of his admins
tration OF tie Office If reelected lie
would pledge himself to give faithful
aud efficient service, as lie had en-
ceavorec to give in tbe past. Ia ref
erence 10 the investigation Ct his ofice
by the regular legislative committee
be SAID that a thorough examination
had been completed Of his office and
everything bad beol found correct. In
the seventeen months be had been in
Office &c lad received anout SO, 00o in
small fees, every dollar of which wss
accounted for, Ee did not keep
double entry SGT of looks as his ctiice
was not furnished book Eee per, but
he did keep careful daily record OF
all transactions and records and
vouchers in lis Office s!lo" for them
selves.
Col. NJ. 2. Tribole, OF Anderson,
who is the opposing candidate fer Sec
retary of State was not present
Superintendent of Education, O. B.
Mor+;n mp1e cneech that pleased
the crowd. He told several jokes that
served to illustrate the points CT his
argument, and gave lot of interest
ing statistics relative to the schools
Of the State, the most striking OF
which were that l20 school houses,
ranging in cost from 500 to S42, ,Oc0
had been built during his term and
that within the past seven months
3, 900 rural school libraries have been
established as the result of the Aull
school library law, all except four
counties having taken advantage CT
the law. He hoped to see the law
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-22
CANDIDATES CARDS

The announcement cards Of candidates will
he published I'm these columns until the Dem
orratlr primary for five dollars. payable IL
variably in advance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-22

! hereby announce myself a candidate for
sheriff OF sumter County. subject To the de-
cision of the Democratic primary election:
w S DINkINS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-22
FOR sEERIEF.

I. hereby. announce myself candidate for
tln.. office of sheriff Of sumter county. and
pledge myself TO abide the result of tn" pri-
mary and support the nominees OF the party.
c. W. STANSlIL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-06-22

There some items in stock Of which forced
buy very largely in order to get them at price, and
while our sales of them have been all could reasonably
pec determined to dispose Of the surplus let the loss
be what it may.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08

Statement by Capt. StepanofT. Who
Commanded the Nartag.

ST. Petersburg. April 6.-The state
ment by Capt Stepanoff of the Nariag,
at Odessa, April ,. regarding tie ac-
ton of the commander of the United
States gu.nboat Nicksburg at ChemulpO
was reprinted here Tuesday. 1t is be-
heyed the statement will put an end
TO the discussion of the incident which
has been the cause of so much irrita-
ton in Russia. The Zeitung says:
Capt Stepanoff has done well to ex-
plain the truth. 1t has never been to
Russia's interest to make enemies, al
though foolish Chauvinisism often has
done so. Russia has every reason to
express her sincere thanks and recOg-
milton for the humane and noble bear
ing Of every power represented at Che
mulpo"
Capt. Stepanoff, in the statement re-
ferred to in the above dispatch, said
AT the time the Vicksburg was sta
toned at Chemulpo her captain held
aloof. He took no part in the confer
ence of protest preceding the fight, for
the simple reason that he was not in
vited to do so. After the fight, like
the others, he sent surgeon with a
boat TO the rescue As regards his
not taking Russian seamen aboard the
Vicksburg, this was unnecessary, and it
is more than probable that Capt Rudi-
neff commanding me Yariag, did not
ask it"
Great preparations are being made
at St Petersburg for the reception of
the crews of the Variag and Morietz
The council has voted 81 1900 for their
entertainment. Scholarships viii be
founded for the children of officers.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
A Belated Dispatch From Seoul
Tells of the Advance of the lap
anese Army on Wiju.
IT WAS THEIR ADVANCE GUARD WHO
FOUGHT, MARCH e, At CH0NG FL.
The Japnnese IRE Purifying FU
san, Southern Korea, and honje
Isia nj. on the Southern Coast. to
Defend Masanpho, Commanding
the Korean strait.

Seoul, Korea, Friday. April l. via
Shanghai. April 5.-The japanese first
army, consisting of $4,000 men. in
Guiding the imperial guard. and the
second and twelfth divisions, which
had been concentrated at Anju, is NOV
ing on Wiju by three routes.
1t was the advance guard, composed
of $50 infantry and cavalry, which re-
pulsed 500 Russians and occupied Ping
Ju (Chang Jul, Go miles southeast OF
Win. March %.
Lieut.. Kato and four japanese were
killed on that occasion. and Capt. ku-
rowaka and II men were wounded The
Russians had ten men killed.
Small infantry garrisons, with hos
pitfalls. etc. make Ping Yang the ter
tiary and Chinapho the secondary
bases. Supplies are being landed at Hal
Jul and Chinampho and are also being
taken by jupks up the Ching-Chien
river to Anju. The horses, $500 to a
division, were landed in bad condition.
The necessity for landing each horse
reduces the strength of the fighting
force Many of the soldiers are suf-
fering from the effects of frozen feet.
The japanese are terrifying Flu San,
southern Korea. and Konje island. off
the southern coast, TO defend Masam-
pho. The Russians overestimated the
strength of the japanese force at Anju,
and consequently retreated without
making use of the natural advantages
of the country to oppose the japanese
advance.
There are persistent rumors here of
the landing of japanese troops on the
Lao Tung peninsula and in the vicin-
itY of NeW ChWang
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
MONSTER MORTGAGE DEED.
1t Covers All the Lines and BraBc hey
of 5he Chicago, Rock Island ~
Pacific Railroad.

Omaha, Neb., April Ga mortgage
deed for s1G3 100000 was filed in the
Office Of the register OF deeds of Doug
las county The mortgage is executed
by the Chicago, Rock Island & Pa
ciic Railway Co. to the Central Trust
Co of New York, and covers all the
lines and branches of that company,
including nearly 1000 miles of track
in six different states. The mortgage
is known as the first and refuEding
sold bonds mortgage" and runs for a
period of 80 years from April /, 1904.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
FlFTY-EIGHTH CONGRESS.
senator Morgan Declared the New
Panama Canal Go. Only Lessee
of the Property Rights.

Washington, April G.-In the senate
Mr. Morgan called up his resolution
directing the attorney general to in
form the senate whether he has made
or is making, on behalf of the United
States. a purchase of rights granted
by Colombia to y. B. Wise for the
construction of an isthmian canal or
any interest in the Panama railroad.
He used the resolution as the founda-
rfon for a speech on the Panama canal
situation. declaring that the new Pa
mama Canal Co. is only a lessee of
the property rights on the isthmus.
and said that when We pay TO the gov
eminent of Panama the 100000 900
this government will be entitled to
deal with the canal company as a
tenant.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION.
Hints and Suggestions Pertaining to
Variety of Matters in the
Domestic Realm.

Nothing is more refreshing after a
cold walk or drive than a glass of
genuine Russian tea Its effects are
more stimulating than ordinary teas,
although the slight nourishment af-
forded by the cream used is missing
in the Russian tea Make the tea In
the usual way, sleeping little longer
Fill thin glasses two-thirds full OF
cracked ice, add a squeeze of lemon and
a thin slice of the same, sugar IL de-
sired, and pour In the steaming tea
The ice should be fine enough to cool
the tea at once to the proper temper.
allure for drinking
An ingenious cook keeps cracker
boxes. 3 inches by Il inches in size.
TO bake loaf cakes in. OF course, the
quick baking cakes are not indicated.
but when cool or slow oven is re-
CURED the boxes run no risk OF burn
ing, and the paraffine paper with which
they are lined prevents the cake from
sticking. The size and shape are ex-
actly right for slicing.
Occasionally. says the New York
Post, friendly reader sends a tried
recipe to this column, which courtesy
is greatly appreciated AS often as
not, however, the directions given are
not as clear as they should be. and
sometimes an important ingredient is
omitted. On at least one occasion such
recipe was published. to the undoing
OF any reader who may have attempted
1t. The suggestion is therefore offer
ed that those readers who are kind
enough to send recipes and other con-
tributions pay particular attention to
accuracy
An example of the obscurty with
which unpractised writer's often elothe
their expressions Isl taken from a
well-known household magazine It's
cryptic utterance has been puzzled over
and finally given up as Incompetent
sible.
Il always had conscientious scruples
against destroying in their absence
the useless articles treasured by the
children, and by them designated under
the generic term things Now buy
them in bulk for few cents, and the
children recognize my right to do what
| choose with my own"
The question is. what useless arti-
cles are useful enough to be bought at
all, and where are they to be had in
bulk for a few cents?
Encourage the children in spring
gardening Window gardens pur-
chased ready made at the florists are
poor things beside the ones made and
planted at home with flowers grown
from seeds. Sow in pots about the
10th of March, dwarf nasturtiums.
sweet peas, zinnias and other simple
flowers, sprinkle with water, and set
in sunny place. In a very short time
the tiny shoots will appear. and by the
time other plants are just beginning
TO appear, these will be in bud.
A window garden often more delight
full to city children than those filled
with flowers is one in which radishes,
onions, and lettuces are planted. Beans
should not be omitted either. as the
vines are really beautiful. The enthusi-
asm of children over these vegetables
will surprise one who observes 1t for
the first time. II planted about this
time real crops may be gathered be-
fore summer vacations begin. Give
UP a sunny window somewhere in the
house to baby vegetable garden.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
Forty Thousand Dollars at the Dis.
posal of the National Demo-
cratic Committee.
MAYOR ROLLa WELLS, At DINNER,
SO INFORMS THE SUB COMMITTEE.
The Money Was Promptly sub
scribed by 81. Louis Business Wen
and There Are 20 Strings to It
To View Worlds Fair and Lunch.
With President Francis

st. Louis, April G-The Democratic
national committee was assured Mon
day night, that the $40, 900 substitution
pledged by St. Louis business men 70.
the expenses of the National democrat
&c convention, which meets in the COLI
scum, July 8. is now at the disposal OF
the national body.
This fact was definitely stated at a
dinner rendered by Mayor Rolla Wells
TO the members of the suscomrittee
on arrangements. which met at the
Southern hotel.
The statement made by Mayor Wells
was enthusiastically received by the
guests, who were unanimous in prais-
ing The efforts OF s. Louis business
men.
Charles H. Huttig, chairman of the
finance committee of the Business
Mems league. when secured the guar
antee furd of 100000, announced to the
national committee that the fund had
been subscribed, and that it. could be
drawn Iron by the national committee
at their pleasure fo- the expense of the
convention.
Mayor Wells referred to the pleasure
it gave ST. Louis citizens TO entertain
the National democratic convention
He rehearsed the efforts which had
been made in securing the subserip-
tions, laying special stress o. the
promptness with which business mer
had subscribed. He was followed by
Mr. Huttig, who spoke along the same
lines
President Francis spoke of the con-
ventioa and its relation to the Worlds
fair. he said that many citizens ef for
eign countries would be attracted TO
the convection hall
President Francis extended an i2yi-
tation to the members of the suhcom-
mittee 10 visit the Worlds fair grounds
Tuesday. in body and 10 take lunch
con with him
The members Of the committee who
are preseut are James x. Jones. OF Ar
kansas. former United States senator
and Hartman of the National demo-
cratic committee. Senator w J. Stone.
Of Missouri; Gov John E. Osborn, Of
Wyoming J. NJ Head. of Tennessee;
J. NJ GCftey. Of Pennsylvania; } G..
Johnson. of Kansas; C. A. Walsh, q
Iowa, secretary of the national com
mittee, and Norman E. Mack. Of New
York
John r Mclean, of Ohio, was the
only member of the subcommittee who
failed 70 attend
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
VOICE INDEX OF BREEDING.
Ease and Skill in Change of Pitch De-
notes Training in the
Speaker.

One evidence of gentle breeding is a
Tell-modulated voice Thomas Went
worth Higginson said: shut me I'D in
a dark room with a mixed multitude.
and can pick out the gentlefolk by their
voices. In the compass of every Voice.
says Success, there are three registers
the middle or throat. the lower or
chest and the upper or head register
The use of the middle pitch for talking
is very desirable, but the voice should
be trained to slide up and down, varying
with the emotions; low. when the mood
inclines toward seriousness. and higher
when il becomes tinged with excitement.
An interesting speaker constantly
changes his pitch; not abruptly. but
with ease and skill, and the greater
range one has the more certain he is to
get and retain the pleased attention OF
listeners. Our high-pitched strident
voices are sharply criticised, and it is
quite within our power to change them.
| confess to liking bit of slang now
and then from young mans mouth. 1t
sounds racy, adds snap and spice if used
ludiciouslN. and a few of its terms are
pithy and expressive, but when a girl
uses slang il only sounds common. What
is becoming to one sex is not necessarily
so to the other. When we see a woman
who laughs and talks loudly In public
places, We put a severe strain upon our
charity and judgment not to think her
vulgar. When to the conventional
How Go you do?" she replies "Fine!'
We know on just what rung Of the So
cial ladder to put her.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.

Rev F, l. Blanchard, Michigan
Baptist minister, has joined the JEFF
| ferson Guard at the Worlds fair
Spain will not have an art exhibit
| at the World fair, her appropriation
| having lapsed through a change of min
istry.
The Maryland legislature, in extra
| session. passed the measure depriying
| 10000 negroes and illiterate whites OF
tho suffrage
Mrs. ]. T Harding, Of Kansas CITY,
kas.. protests against exhibiting the
beautiful girls of her state in the Kan
sas building at the Worlds fair.
The inventory Of the w J. Lemp es-
tate, filed at ST. Louis. shows that the
deceased brewer had personal property,
mostly in stocks. valued at $4.347 ,000.
Fire at West Tampa, Fla, Monday
afternoon. destroyed Is business blocks
and nearly POO tenements, with a total
loss of probably more than $500 goo
Creditors of d. j. Sully & Co. have
begun legal controversy over the pro-
ceeds OF 5000 bales of cotton held by
the Corn Exchange bank Of New York
in pledge
John Cackley, who was placed on
trial for murder committed 36 years
ago in Iowa, confessed the crime and
was sentenced TO the penitentiary for
ten years.
Oscar Patterson, while rowing across
a creek near Harrisburg. H., shot at
q squirrel. and the recoil of his gun
threw him into the water, where he
was drowned
The American silk-laden schooner
Herald of the Morning is reported 10
have struck rock and sunk off the
coast of Africa, losing IS of her pas
sengers and crew.
The St. Louis Human society has is
sued a warning that it will prosecute
anyone who attempts TO serve dog
meat TO the Igorrotes at the World S
fair Philippine reservation.
While the concessionaries have not
taken official action. it is generally I'M
derstood among them that only white
walters will be employed in World s
fair catering establishments
Evangelists at Chicago have drawn
up petition to Gov Beckham of Ken
lucky, asking that leniency be shown
toward Caleb Powers. the convicted
slayer of William Goebel
William r. Hearst has. through his
agents, reserved $50 rooms in St Louis
hotels, for the period immeditely be-
fore and including the week of the
Democratic national convention. They
will cost him $500 a day.
In an amended bill of complaint. the
Mutual Life Insurance Co, which is
contesting, at st. Louis. the payment
of a 5000. 900 policy, charges that James
l.. Blair forged his wife's name TO a
deed of trust.
The Texas, Rhode Island, Michigan
and Pennsylvania state buildings al
the Worlds fair will be dedicated
April 2S. This will be during the time
that the grounds will be closed TO the
public.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
THE PANAMA CANAL ZONE.
HiII to Give Construction Bonds
Rights and Privileges of Govern
m.nt Two-Per-Cents.

Washington. April 6.-The senate
committee on finance. Tuesday. author
lied Senator Aldrich TO report an
amendment TO the bill for the govern
ment of the Panama canal zone giving
to the canal construction bonds all the
rights and privileges of outstanding
two per cent government bonds. The
effect IS to allow national banks to use
the bonds as a basis for circulation.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
GRANTS WERE NOT THERE.
Mrs. Potter Palm RS Russian Red
Cross Benefit at Chicago
Melted $1,000.

Chicago. April "a musical recital
for the benefit of he Russian Red
Cross society, given at the residence of
Mrs. Potter Palmer on the Lake Shore
drive. has netted 81 800 for the relief of
the soldiers of the car in the war in
the Ear east.
Gen. Fed d. Grant. of the United
States army. and Mrs. Grant, who is a
sister OF Mrs. Palmer, were not pres
ent.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
Only Occasionally.

On very rainy day an American in
London got into an omnibus Very soon
he noticed that drops of water were pat
tering down upon his head from the
roof. AT that moment the conductor
entered TO collect the fares
What's the matter with the roof?'
said the damp passenger. Does it do
this always?"
No, sir" replied the conductor;
"only when IL rains"
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08

New York, -.pril elmer Dover, Of
Cleveland, G., secretary Of the Repub-
lican rational committee, who has
been here since last Friday. started,
Tuesday. With Mrs Dover. for Thorn
asville. G2 He expressed entire salts
faction over the arrangements for the
national convention in Chicago.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08

sian minister TO Korea, is on his way
to Manchuria, where he will confer
with Viceroy Alexieff and Gen. Kuro-
patkin and give them useful informa-
ton concerning the conditions existing
in Korea.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
4 measure.

ST. Petersburg. April 6--Yhe gov
ernor of Bessarabia has prohibited
gatherings in the streets and private
houses also of the carrying of weap-
ons. This action was taken in coase-
quence of threats of anti-semitic dis
turbanceS
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
Will DESERTED.
Russians Had Left Win When the
Japanese scouts Entered.

Toxic. April 6-Reports have been
received here from Ping Yang to the
effect that when the Japanese scouts
entered Win. on Sunday last, they
found the town deserted by the Rus
SLAMS. The Korean residents of the
town informed the scouts that the Rus
sian forces on the upper reaches Of
the Yalu river consist of small de-
tached parties.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-04-08
Dominican Cruiser Expected

Cape Haytien, Hayti, April "a
Dominican cruiser is expected to ar
rive here shortly with President Mo-
rales of Santo Domingo on board. The
reason for the presidents visit TO this
port is not known.