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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
SIR HENRY IRVING.

London Aug. Io Sir Henry Irving
is anxious that it should be known
that there is no foundation whatever
for the report that he intends to visit
South Africa. He will play only in
Great Britain, ireland and the United
States prior to his retirement two
years hence
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
"A BATTLE is HOURLY
EXPECTED AT MUKDEN

Mukden, Aug Io.-A battle is re-
garded as being imminent as the Japs
on the Russian east front are only twen-
ty miles from the Lao Yang. The adj
vance posts are not over four miles
apart and small skirmishes are of daily
occurrence. On the south the Japs have
retreated to Hal Cheng.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
BIG BANK ElhBEZZLER
SECU RES HIS LIBERTY

4 Chicago, Ang Io Charles w Spal-
ding, q former bank president, convicted
and sentenced to ten years imprison-
ment for embezzlement, was today dis
charged from the penitentiary BY Judge
Dunno. The order Of the court was
based on technicality in the original
Indictment
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
WESTERN BIBLE STUDY.

Lake Geneva, Wis, Aug. 1o.-1he
fourteenth western bible study confer
ence under the auspices of the Young
Women's Christian Association opened
here today and will continue for ten
days. Among the prominent speakers
taking part are the Rev. Frank Bagleyl
of Derivsr. the, Rev. Austin *. De.
Blois Of Chicago. the Rev. John Nc
Dowell of Detroit, and S. d. Gordon
OF Cleveland.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
CAUSED SOME ARRESTS.

Devils Lake, N. d, Aug. 1o-H
Hansen Rud, a Minot real estate man,
sWore out warrants for several cheap
female clearinghouse keepers for rob
bing him Of large sum Of money. He
was under the influence Of prohibited
goods at the time Of the robbery.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
vLADIVOSTOCK FLEET
i'm PORT ARTHUR

St. Petersburg, Aug. Io.Later in
the day the admiralty received infor-8
nation that Vice Admiral Ouktom-
sky's hve battleships and the protected
cruiser Pallada are at Port Arthur.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
JAPS TOOK ANOTHER
STEAMER From CHE Foo

Washington. Aug. Io.-The state de-
partment has cable from Che Foo say
ing seven Japanese destroyers entered
che lIarbor this morning and met an siIl-
known steamer which they captured.
Two Japanese cruisers are outside, the
harbor.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
NEGROES QUIET.

Statesboro, Ga, Aug. Io.-The eN-.
odus of Negroes continues and already
has threatened shortage in the labor
supply in the cotton fields, where.
picking is soon to commence.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
SELECTIONS. ALLOWED.

Washington, Aug. Io.The follow
ing North Dakota school indemnity
selections have been allowed by the
interior department.: Bismarck dis
.trict, 64o acres; Dickinson district, 64o
acres; Devils Lake district, a24 acres,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
KENTUCKY LOG-ROLLING.

Dawson Springs, KY, Aug. To-.
Woodmen of the World of central and
western Kentucky began big log,
rolling and barbecue here today Sew
eral thousand members Of the order are
in attendance. s.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
ANOTHER RUSSIAN BOAT
WAS SUNK BY IA MINE

Toxic, Aug. Io.-A Russian gunboat
of the Otvajni typs struck mine and
sank off Liaoto promontory on the ex-
trerne southern point of Kwang Tung
Peninsula at 8 O'clock Thursday night.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1904-08-19
FOREST FIRES RAGE in
THE STATE OF OREGON

Portland, Aug. TO- Forest fires are
still raging in the forests Of Washington,
doing ncalculable damage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
MAYORS COURT.

soloman Lowry, colored buck Of
sporting proclivities, was before the
Mayors Court yesterday chargd
with drunkenness and creating dis
turbance in Z. II. Bell's store at the
cotton mill, carrying concealed weap-
.ons and threatening to shoot T. T..
Bell. He plead guilty, but endeavored
to excuse himself on the ground that
he was so drunk that he knew nothing
of what be was accused of doing. The
sentence of the court was 90 days On
the chain gang or $1O0 fine
. Monday there was big crowd OF
sinners on@the mourner's bench. The
record on the docket was as follows:
Alburtus Levan, public drunkenness.
81 fine.
Frank Kennedy, disorderly conduct
and cursing, S6 fine.
Hampton Orr, drunk and disorder
ly and beating a woman with an az
handle; $50 or so days on chain gang.
Calvin johnson, riding bicycle with
out lantern, s. fine.
E. H. Hopkins, public drunkenness
and carrying concealed weapons, 50
fine.
Hiram Wright, drunk and disorderly,
carrying concealed weapons, and dis
charging pistol On streets, S24.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
Funeral Of MIR. 7. 3. Jenkins.

The funeral of the late Thos. o.
jenkins was held at his late residence
at IL o'clock Thursday, where a
large number of his friends assembled
to pay to his memory last mark of
respecG. The number present testi-
fed to the high and general esteem in
which he was held in this community
and showed that the popularity he
enjoyed in life was founded upon the
quality he possessed of making and re-
tanning the friendship Of those with
whom he was associated. The funeral
services we're conducted by Rev. G. g.
Brown and Rev. N. W. Edmunds.
Hollywood Camp, Woodmen of the
World, attended the funeral in body
and he was inferred in the cemetery
with Woodmen honors. During the
honr: Of the funeral the store Of j.
Ryttenberg & Sons, where Mr.. jenkins
was employed for mere than twenty
years, was closed as a mark of respect
to faithful employee who literally
died in the harness, having retired
from active service only short time
ago. The pail bearers were Abe
Ryttenberg, DR.. j. G. Spann, ". A.
Brown, ". B. Murray, g. W. Mahoney
and Alfred Owen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
MEDICAL. ASSOCIATION MEETING.
The Association Will Hereafter Meet
Quarterly instead of Monthly.

A. called meeting of the Sumter
County Medical Association was held
at the Hotel Sumter Friday. The
meeting was called for the purpose OF
taking steps to change the constitu-
tion and by laws SO as to permit the
regular meetings to be held quarterly
and in the day time instead of month
ly and in the evening as under the
rules now in effect. The meetings
were held quarterly for number of
years, but the bylaws we're changed
about two years ago and the meetings
have since been held once month in
the evening. The change having not
proved as satisfactory as was antici-
pased and the members being Of the
opinion that the meetings would be
more generally attended if held quar-
terly in the day it was decided to re-
turn to the original schedule. 1t was
decided to hold the next meeting on
the last Thursday in March, at 12
O'Clock m.
Drs. Parler. Stuckey and Cheyne
we're elected delegates to the annual
meeting of the State Medical Associa-
tion which will be held in Darlington
in April
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
FIRE SATURDAY NIGHT.
Residence of Mrs. Boucher Deiorme Par
tally Destroyed.

After hard fight Saturday night
the residence of MRS. Boucher De-
Lorme on the corner of Bartlette and
Harvin streets was saved from COM
plete destruction by fire. The fire
started in the bath room from a kero-
sene oil stove and spread upward be-
tween the walls, and when the bose
wagons arrived the flames were burn
ing Gercely between the walls and
under the roof. The house having q
metal roof the fire was kept confined
for sometime and gave the fremen a
chance to fight it successfully. The
house was seriously damaged as well
as the contents. An immense amount
of water was required to extinguish
the flames and the house was flooded.
The furniture was removed during
the progress of the fire, but it was all
more or less damaged by smoke and
water. The fremen made hard fight
and not only saved the DeLorme house
but prevented the fire from spreading
to nearby houses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02

THE STATEOF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF SUMTER.

BY Thos. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Mrs. Mary NJ. Chandler made
suit to me to grant her Letters Of Admins
tration of the Estate Of and effects Of
7. Duncan Chandler.
These are therefore, to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said I. Duncan Chan
dler, deceased. that they be and
appear before me, in the Court Of
Probate, to be held at Sumter G. H.. on
March 10th, 1904, next, after publication
thereof. at IL O'Clock in the forenoon, to
show cause. if any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand. this 235 day Of
February 4. D., 1904.
THOS. V. WALSH,
FEB 24-ot Judge of Probate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
Quarterly Conference.

The FIRST Quarterly Conference for
the year of the First Methodist Church
was held at the Parsonage last Tues
day evening with the Presiding Elder,
Rev. 81. Bascomb Browne in the chair.
Very gooo reports were made OF the
various interests of the church, and
the outlook is encouraging for pros
porous and profitable year. The fol-
lowing were elected to represent the
church at the annual District Confer
ence which meets at Bishopville May
SO Inclusive:
Delegates-C. M. Hurst, W. C..
Chandler.
Alternates-Johr NJ. Knight, A. R.
Flowers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
More About High School Building.

The following letter has been hand
ed in with the request that it be pub
iished as information:
Columbia. S. c., Feb. 81, 1904.
Mr.. E. F. Miller, Sumter, S. Q.
Dear Sir: AS per your request,
with reference to the brick work on
your new school building, in your city,
/ did the brick work for DeLeon g.
Lopez by days work, and same did
not exceed $500 per one thousand
brick, for all of the brick work. But
if I had done it according to the speci-
fcations then 1t would have cost them
at beast $500 per thousand, and I was
instructed to do it the cheapest way,
which did.
Respectfully,
L. F. Slough.
Mason.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02

We regret to know that the improve
ment in Mr.. Walter Ryttenberg's con-
dition has not continued for She last
four or five days. and while there has
been no material change in that time
the symptoms are not as favorable.
The Freeman is still interested in
the manner, in which the contract for
the construction of the High School
building was carried out and its latest
contribution to the controversy is re-
produced today as matter of public
interest.
A reward is offered for the appre-
hension Of the person or persons who
broke the windowns of the Winn pub
lie school house in the suburbs of this
city few days ago. The miscreants
not only broke the glasses in several
windows but entered the school house
and stole therefrom clock and other
articles.
The order of Hoo Hoos which IS a
secret fraternal order composed Of
lumbermen met in the. Masonic Temple
Friday night and number of exit
tens'': alias candidates for initiation
were put through thedegrees and admit
ted into the order as full-fedged Hoo
Hoos. After the meeting the Hoo Hoos
adjourned to the Hotel Sumter where a
BANQUET was served. The Hoo Hoes
did full justice to the elegant spread
and made merry until a late hour.
A. :m,ortant and largely attended
meeting of the South Carolina Lum-
bermen's Association was held at the
Hotel Jackson Friday, two sessions
being beld-morning and afternoon.
Among the important matters consider
ed we're the revision Of the price list,
changes in the classification heretofore
in force, changes in the rules OF ILL
snection and the election of an in
spector for the association. Other
matters of minor Importance were also
considered and the association put IN
a iull day of hard work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
Cabbage Plants.

Now ready for delivery, ten million
Cabbage Plants Of the following varieties:
Henderson, Succession, Flat Dutch, Sc
lected Extra Early Jersey Wakefield, and
Charleston large type Wakefield.
Also, Alexander Seed Company's Au-
gusta Early Trucker.
Price-$1.50 per thousand.
5000 to 10000 at $1.25 per thousand.
10000 to $4,000 at $1.O0 per thousand.
Terms-Cash with order, or plants seI'
C. O. D.
These PLANTS are grown in the open air
On the Sea Coast of South Carolina. They
are stocby and hardy, and when replanted
will stand severe cold without injury. |
have special low rate with the Southern
Express Company and plants can be de-
livered at any point on their line at rate
of 90 to 40 cents per thousand min mum
charge on single package, 35 cents.
I am distributing agent for GLENN
SPRINGS MINERAL WATER. frices
and circulars cent on application.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
BLACK RIVER ASSOCIATION.
New Baptist Association Perfects Or
ganizstion.

Delegates from seven Baptist
Churches held an adjourned meeting
at;the Bartlette Street church Saturday
and perfected the organization Of the
new Baptist Association. 1t was de-
cided that the Association be known as
the Black River Association. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Joel E..
Brunson, Modera tor: Rev. G. Z. Gres-
ham, Clerk; j. E. DuPre, Treasurer.
The next meeting Of the association
and The. persons to perform stated
services will be provided for when the
Executive Board meets.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
Accident at Saw Mill.

A telephone message from Tindall's
today states that Mr.. Charles Bradbam
had one hand very seriously cut while
at work at Mr.. W. L.. Osteen's saw
mill yesterday It is possible that
the hand will have to be amputated.
but this has not been decided yet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02

The Yagrant law should be more
rigidly enforced.
Attention is directed to the new
adYertis ement Of the Minor Store.
Tales from Town Topics, complete
series, for sale at Osteen's Book Store.
a new posteffce has been established
near Smithville called Edwards, with
Mr.. j. r. Kirkley postmaster.
There are no candidates for Alder
manic honors announced, but there
will doubtless be number III the
field in time for the primary.
j. Bland, receiver Of the Horn
Dry Goods Co., is selling the remain
der of the stock of the said company
at and below original cost.
It is said that there will be a mum.
her of candidates for the Office OF
Clerk of Court and some OF the aspir-
sarats are already hard at work seeking
yotss,
The City Democratic Executive
Committee will be called to meet With
In . week or ten days to make the
NECESSARY arrangements preliminary to
#he municipal campaign.
In another column two communica-
lions from representatives of the labor
nnions lately organized here are print
ed as matters of public information.
The chain gang has been at work
IN the Pocotaligo cause way for some
fine and the roads in that vicinity
have heen put in good condition.
Mr.. Edmunds, Superintendent City
sSchools, reports the following enroll
sment in the white schools up to date
Bows $50; girls 300; total 629.
The political leaven is besinning to
work and quite number of candidates
: Tor or aldermanic honors are expected
TO be announced within the next few
!days. It begins to look as If DR.. Geo.
w. Dick is to have no opposition for
Mayor.
The Laurens Steam Laundry has
sbsen one of the most successful enter
sprises of the kind in the State, which
must be considered an evidence OF the
FACT that it has always given satlsfac-
tion to its customers. Attention is
asked to It's advertisement in this pa
Dsr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02

WANTED-Faithful person to travel
for we'll esta blished house in few
counties, calling on retail merchants
aud agents. Local territory Salary
$1,000 per week with expenses addi-
tional, all payable in cash each week.
Money for expenses advanced Position
permanent. Business successful and
rushing. Standard House, $50 Dear
born street, Chicago. Nov. Il
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
MASONIC SUPPER.
The Annual Gathering of claremont
Lodge, No. 81, A. z. NJ.

The annual supper of Claremont
Lodge No. e4, A. F. NJ,
which was held at the Hotel
Jackson last Wednesday night was
attended by about fifty members of
the Lodge and number of visiting
Masons. The Lodge was called on in
the Masoic Temple at s O'Clock and
was in session for one hour before the
brethren were called from labor to re-
freshment During this session Mr..
H. G. Moses, who is one of the Oldest
members of the Lodge, made very
interesting talk Ga the history of
Claremont Lodge, waich is now nearing
its semi centennial, having been organ
ICED in the summer of 1854. The
Lodge did not surrender its charter
and disband during the war, and it
therefore has been III continuous ex-
istence for fifty years.
The supper was served in excellent
style in the large dining room of the
jackson and was most enjoyable
affair to all present. There were no
formal speeches, but Mai Marion Noise,
who was called on, made an interesting
and instructive speech on the history
and principles of Masonry. Mr.. W. M.
Graham, by special and urgent request,
made speech, but the other brethren
who were called. excused themselves
on the ground that they had not been
notified in advance that they would be
expected to make few extempora-
neous remarks. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02

Columbia, Feb. 29.-Robert Abra-
hams, negro, was killed by Smith
Watson, another negro this afternoon,
as result of q row over Abraham 8
wife. The killing was done with a
small pocket knife and Watson made
no attempt to escape.
David Folk, white man and an en-
ployee of the Southern Railroad, died
today as result of a blow in the groin
by Lee Strickland, also white. The
blow YVES the result of row between
the two about a week ago. Strickland
was arrested in Lexington county to-
night by officers Hexam and Strick-
land, and placed in the lookup The
outlook is that the opening of Court
on the third week in March will find a
large number of murder cases.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
Mrs. o. A. Darby Dead.

Lynchburg, S. c., Feb. 2S.-Mrs. O.
A. Darby, died suddenly this morning.
She will be buried in Columbia Tues
day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

5aursns Steam Laundry.
Sweep Stakes Tobacco.
A. 3. Stuckey-Mo Money TO Loan.
lillian S. Myers Nitrate Of Soda.
e. B. Colciough-Fine Hogs for
Sale.
The Minor Store-New Spring
: Goods.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
One Way
The Gentle Way.

The feelings ald the edges of the collars
are resp cted, shirts are restored to their
owners freo from the rip aad tea that
some iaundr!es seem to think are nece3-
sarv, cuffs are worn out Is little as maybe.
As a result. the linen lasts longer ard
wears better when done at the
E-aurens Steam Laundry,
Laurens, :. G.
Marcl st
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02
PERSONAL.

Mt. D. V. Keels spent the day in
town Monday.
Mr.. Leo Miller, OF HartsyiHe, was
IN the city Monday.
Mr. u r Sanders, ef Boykins, was
IA the city yesterday.
Dr. N. B. Afford returned Monday
night from Washington.
Mrs. M. 2. Cordes lefs yesterday
morning for Charleston to visit rela-
sives.
Mr.. b. a. Boykin, of Boykins, was
the city Monday.
ar. j. p. Brock. Of Summertop, was
II the city yesterday. S. S
Mr.. Mason Brnnson, OF the News and
Courier. was IN the city yesterday.
MT. ScreYen Moore, of Stateburg,
was in the city On business Monday.
ar. w. j. Muldrow. of Mayesville.
was IN the city Saturday.
,Messrs. j. 2. DuPre and J.L, ellis.
OF Ffsgah were IN the city Saturday.
Mr. z H. McMaster, OF Columbia,
was IN the city Friday.
Miss Lizzie Scarborough, OF Oar
slington, is visiting in the city.
Miss Beaufort Brand is at home
from an extended stay in Augusta.
Messrs. ". 6. and G. u StubEs
have returned from New York.
Dr. ID. NJ. Murray, of Pinewood
was IN the city last week.
Mr.. George NJ. Foxworth has gone
TO Potts, Va, where he will engage in
business
Mrs. S. Ws Young. Of Remberts, is
visiting her mother. Mrs. NJ. A.
Flowers.
Dr. e. Nesom. Of Clemson Col
! lege vas in the city for a few hours
last Wednesday.
Hon. Thcs. G. Mcleod of Bishop
vile was in the city Mondag on bnsl-
Mr.. CT. Tisdale, who has been III
with fever for over month is now
conyalescing and hopes to be ont soon.
Mrs. E.. Atkinson ard Miss Mamye
Elliott returned from New York Satur-
day night.
Miss. Bessie Hughson, who IS teach
ing near Magnolia spent SATURDAY ana
Sunday at home.
Pestmaste. George D. Shore went
to Washington last week and returned
this morning.
Messrs. ". Young, j. M. Reames
and IF. G. Mcleod, of Remberts, were
IN the city Saturday.
ldr. T. E. Ingram, of Hartsyille,
who formerly lived in the Prlvateer
section, was in the city last week.
DIR. B. B. Breeden has returned from
Washington where he attended the
meeting Of the Southern Dental Asso-
citation.
Col. T. u. Walsh, was at his Office
Monday for the first time in several
weeks having been confined at home
By sickness.
Mr. j. Knox Corbett, of Tuscon,
Arizona, is in the city on a visit to
his parents. Nj. and Mrs. J. N. Cor
bett.
Mr.. Sam Gillespie, who has been to
charleston on sick leave for ten days
was IN the, city last week returning to
the Welsh Neck Academy, Hartsville.
:. Messrs. Nein o'Donnell and ". B.
Murray left Saturday for New
York, where they will spend about
two weeks buying goods for O'Donnell
g Co
MT. James Carsweu, special cor
respondent of the Manufacturers Re
cord is in the city for several days stay
for the purpose Of collecting data for
several articles on the industries and
resources of this section.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02


Judging from tne manner II Wnlcn Jh1s de-
pear unnecessary for us to say anything about
it. We have heard 1t SAID that
1.A.oo T1.ou..aoau.ou,,
OOOQS AQVeTllSe themselves
And 4bie ov,,rossio,, oen 4ru4hf7]11 bo onn1iod
80 o7 80 6r yan11arv MISTRESS IN t;s DE-
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-02

MT. James Carswell, a special cor
respondent Of the Manufacturers Re
cord IS in the city for several days stay
for the purpose Of collecting data for
several articles on the industries and
resources of this section.