davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

City Council held a regular meeting
at 6 O'Clock Wednesday. Present
Mayo G. W. Dick, Alderman II. ".
Hurst, W. G. Stubbs and R. K. Will
der: Absent-Alderman H. D. Bar
nett, c.. G. Rowland and P. P. Finn.
Minutes of Sd instant were read and
approved.
Mr.. E. F. Miller made offer to pub
lish for distribution copies OF an arti-
Gle recently published in the Daily
Item entitled Progressive Sumter"
at $40 for 1000 and $500 per 1000 for
additional copies. No action was
taken.
The police commissioner recommend
ed sale of the horse now used by the
police, and that two bicycles be
bought for use of the Chief of police
and health officer. They further re-
commended that wooden building
recently erected by Mr.. L ". jenkins
within the fire limits be covered with
sheet iron. Council decided to furnish
officer Reardon with bicycle and the
police commissioners were authorized
to buy it. The suggested sale of the
horse and purchase of wheel for the
Chief of Police was discussed and ac-
tion deferred.
The recommendation as to Mr.. Jen
kins building was referred to the
Chief of Police for attention. Mr..
Hurst stated that the question of ac-
ceptance Of No. hose wagon had
been settled by arbitration, by receiv-
ing the work and paying $50 there
for.
The Mayor reported that complaints
received in the last few days had been
referred to the proper Committees.
He reminded council of his request
that the Opera House be provided with
fire escapes, and said be would not be
responsible should any disaster ever
occur because they had not been pro-
vided. He called attention to the in
creasing necessity for enlarging the
Recorder S Office and furnishing vault
or other safe receptacle for public docu-
ments and records, and the committee
of public works was authorized TO have
necessary work done on this Office.
On Mr.. HayDesworth' request the
committee of public works was empow-
cred to continue Mr.. TriDble and Ia
borers under him in cutting weeds and
grass, cleaning out drains, &c.
Council authorized purchase of rock
to macadamizs Manning Avenue from
Main Street, to connect with the clay
road.
Report of the Clerk and Treasurer for
July was referred to the finance COM
mittee as also were the following
claims.
W. Loring Lee $3.50, S. F. Haywood
& Co. SIS. SO Ducker & Bultman 500.
Council then adjourned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Sawin' Wood an sayin' Nuthin'.
To the Editor Daily Item

~ 1AS 0Q1GO4 OGi1y AVO4l
The most Important establishment
in Sumter is not mentioned in the
list you publish today. How and why
is this? Has Eour able statisticlana
grudge against the 'po poet' and The
Backwoods Bookbindery? This con-
Germ is advertising the city of Sumter
far and wide. Orders for the " Wood
en- Works" are pouring in from as far
distant rigions as Montana and other
parts of the Woolly West as well as
from cities of the East. An order for
one of the ''Wirks" was received from
a gold miner in the state (or is it ter
ritory) of Montana, today. The Back
woods Bookbinery is saving wood (for
more books, an saying nothing, but
must certainly not be unmentioned in
any list Of Sumter's enterprises. This
Bookbindery is the only concern in the
world, that manufactures books made
entirely of wood and WOODEN ideas.
Thomas Anonymous Mgr.
P. 81 neglected TO state that the
gold miner who orders one copy Of the
Wooden Works ofered to send The
Bookbindery a nice medium sized
gold brick in exchange for one doz.
copies of The Wurks. He was advis-
ed in reply that the streets Of Sumter
are paved with gold bricks and that
only the dust was acceptable
Thomas Anonymous.
Sumter, S. c., Aug. 9.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
DROWNED LIKE RATS IN 4 TRAP.
Eight Men Killed by Flooding of
Mine Near Salisbury, N. C.

Raleigh, N. c., Aug. ia special
to the News and Observer from Sails
bury, n. c., says: Information was
received here tonight that the Barrin-
ger gold mine, located near Gold Hill,
Rowan county, n. c., was suddenly
flooded With water late this afternoon,
causing the instant death of eight men
employed in the mine. The dead are:
Will Canup, Will Stirewalt, Joseph
Magrum, Bob Deberry, Sam Price and
three others whose names are unoo-
tainable.
Nine men were in the mine shaft
when large pond located near the
entrance to the mine suddenly broke
loose, the breakage being caused by
excessive rains, the waters rushing IN
terrific and deadly force to depth OF
about hundred feet upon the men
who were poWerless to save them
selves.
Thomas Moyl, manager of the plant.
was the only one to escape death. The
mine is filed with water tonight and
none the dead bodies have yet been
recovered. An unusual downpour OF
rain is reported in the vicinity OF the
mine this afternoon, much damage be-
ing done to property. The flooded
mine is the property Of the Whitney
Reduction company Of Salisbury and
Pittsburg, Pa, and has been operated
BY them for a number Of years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Fire at Providence.
From the Daily Item, Aug. 10.

From the Daily Item, Aug. 10.
Mrs. N. R. Mcleod, who with her
daughters, Misses Margaret and Jen-
ME, and son, Robert, have been at
Providence Springs for the summer,
lad the misfortune to loose her home
and most of it's contents by fire last
night Her heaviest loss is in her old
family silver, all of which was de-
stroyed. a part of her furniture and
clothing was 5aved Her neighbors
Mr.. ". H. Seal, Mr.. Query and Mr..
Charlie Boykin responded to the alarm
promptly and saved all they could.
The cottage was the property of Mr.. T.
O. Sanders, Of Bagood.
Little Pauline Hayneswarth, daugb-
ter of Mr.. Robt. Hayneswarth, was on
a visit there and consequently was one
of the members routed unceremoni-
ously at midnight
ssThe accident cannot be accounted for
as there had been no fire in the kitch-
en- since yesterday midday. Mrs.
Mcleod hopes to be able to rent
another cottage for the balance of the
season so as to derive further benefit
from the health giving water of ''Old
Providence Spings."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Big Tobacco.

Mr.. George Alden Brown, who is
one of the few farmers in this section
of the county who planted tobacco
this year, sends US two leaves as sam
Piles OF his crop. These leaves meas
ure 20 80 and % 81 inchs respec-
lively He has two acres planted
and two old tobacco planters who
have inspected the crop in the field
estimate that he will cut and cure at
least 2, 500 pounds an acre.
The samples sent Us are the largest
specimens of tobacco leaves We have
ever seen in this section and if the
quality equals the yield Mr.. Brown
will have far more profitable crop
at the prevailing prices for tobacco
than cotton, even though cotton sells
for more than ten cents this season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17

The Atlantic Coast Line wishes to
announce that on August 22nd an. ex-
cursion will be operated from Florence
to Augusta, Ca, the rate from Sumter
being only S1.55 or the round trip.
Augusta has always borne the name Of
being one of the most beautiful cities
in the south besides having quite a
number of excellent attractions. Thos.
Il. Knight, of Wilmington, n. C.,
will manage this excursion and every
one wishing to take pleasure trip
should bear it in mind. Remember,
August 22nd, is the date. Aug. y tt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Taken With Cramps.

VIM. Kr;nse, q member Of the bridge
gang working near Littleport was taken
suddenly i'll Thursday night with cramps
and kind of cholera. His case was SO
severe that he had TO have the members Of
the crew wait upon him and Mr. Clifford
was called and consulted. He told them
he had medicine il the form of Cham
berlaln's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy that he thought would help him
on! and accordingly several doses were ad-
ministered with the result that the fellow
was able to be around next day. The
incident speaks quite highly of Mr. Gif-
ford's medicines.-Elkader, iowa, Argus.
This remedy never fails. Keep it in
your home, it may save life. For sale by
China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Sick Headache.

''For several years my wife was troubled
with what physicians called sick headache
Of very severe character. She doctored
with several eminent physicians and at q
great expense, only to grow worse until she
was unable to do any kind Of work. About
year ago she began taking Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets aud today
teighs more than she ever did before and
is real well," says Mr.. Geo. E. Wright of
New London, New York. For sale by
China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Porto Ricans Visit Washington.

Washington, D. O., Aug. l2.-The
several hEndred Porto Riean teachers
who have been travelling in this coun-
tr and attending the SIMMER schools
Harvard, Cornell and elsewhere ar
7ed ii Washington today to pay
their respects TO the president before
sseaving for home. The visitors were
received IN the capital by DE-. W. z.
Harris, United States Commissioner of
EDUCATION, and acomnittee represent
ING She educational institutions OF the
ssrict of Columbia. The forenoon
was spent in sight seeing. The teach
srs were receiged by the president
this afternoon and cordinal greetings
ah5noaG
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
A Sweet Breath

is a never failing sign ofa healthy stom-
ach. When the breath is bad the stomach
is ont of order. There is no remedy in
the world equal to Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
for curing Indigestion, dyspepsia and all
stomach disorders. Mrs. Mary S. Crick,
of White Plains, KY, writes: II have been
adyspeptic for years; tried all kinds of
remedies but continued to grow worse. By
the use Of Kodol i began to improve at
once, and after taking few bottles am
restored in weight, health and strength and
can eat whatever ike Kodol digests
what you eat and makes the stomach
sweet. Sold by o. B. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
The State House.

Columbia, Aug. 1.-THE state house
commisson will meet in the Dezt two
weeks to consider further the plans
for the Improvement of the building.
At present the work on the heating
plant is being pushed and will be COM
pletely finished in few weeks. It is
not known yet what action will be tax
en- in regard to the new roof in view
of the report Of Architect Berle, but
it is possible that another expert may
be employed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Dewitt Is The Name.

When ron go to bay Witch Hazel Salve
look for the name Dewitt on every box.
The pnre, unaduIterated Witch Hazel is
used in making DeWits's; Witch Hazel
Salve, which is the best salVe in the world
for cnts, burns, bruises, boils, eczema and
plies. The popularity of DeWitf's Witch
Hazel Sal7e, due 20 its many cures, has
caused numerous worthless counterfeits to
be placed on the market. The genuine
bears the name E. G.. Dewitt & Co., Chi
cago. Sold by @. B. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
WEEK END BATES.
Excursion Tickets to Popular Resorts
Now on Sale by Atlantic Coast Line.

The Atlantic Coast Line will sell
week end tickets, beginning May 29th
and continuing until August 9th to
the following named points. Tickets
sold each Saturday are rited for re-
turn on Tuesday following date OF
sale. Rates on:
Charleston, So. So; Cross Hill, 50. IS
Georgetown, $500; Glenn Springs,
81 10; Greenville, $4.65: Isle OF
Palms, 1885; Spartanburg, ST. 10
Sullivan's Island, So So; Waterloo,
So. 95: White Stone, S. c., $3.50: Will
J. T. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
All Sorts Of Reduced Rates via the Atlantic Coast


louisville. Ky.-Account Biennial Conclaye
Knights of Pythia>. August 10th to 20th.
Il. Louis. Mo-Account the Worlds Fair,
Season SIXTY day. fifteen day and Coach
Excursion tickets.
Scashore resorts in Virginia and the Caro-
linaS.
For full information as to rates. dates or
sale limit of tickets. schedules. etc. call on
anv Ticket Agent of the A. &. h.. or write
H. NJ EMERSON. w. j. CRAIG.
Traffic Manager. Gen ,lPasS Agent.
Wilmington. \. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17

London, Aug. 1.-THE Associated
Press learns that Great Britain is
distinctly dissatisfied with Russia's
attitude in the case of the British
steamer Knight Commander, sunk
By the Vladivosrok squadron, and con-
tinues to press the Russian govern
ment to make substantial modifca-
tion of the list of articles regarded as
contraband.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Fewer gallons; wears longer; Deyoe.
Snecial Rates Via Atlantic Coast Line.

Account Biennial Conclave. Knights of
Pythias. Louisville. Ky, August l6-20-4 we
will sell special round trip tickets sumter to
Louisville and return, going and returning
same route at rate of S1S.25. Going direct
route and returning Via st. Louis with priv
,i.,,5 for round trip. Tickets will be on sale
Aug 18th to 18th Inclusive and limited to
Angus: 3Ist but an eXtcrsion to sept 18th can
be had by Gepostlng with Agent at Louis
vile. Any other information will be furn-
ished upon application.
". J. Craig. J. J. China. l. ~
Ci =. 4. sumter. :. ;.
N-iI,,,irntp,, y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
A Reward offered.

Columbia, Aug. 1.-THE Governor
today offered reward Of $500 for the
arrest and conviction OF the parties
who murdered Jake Kind, the young
white man, in Charleston several days
ago. AS yet there has been no clue to
the party who committed the crime.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Greenyille's Master.

Columbia, Aug. n.-Governor Hey
ward has been officially notified of the
death of D. P. Werner, of Greenville,
and the vacancy of master in the
county. Following the usual custom
he has referred the matter to the
Greenville delegation for their action,
and he will act upon their recommen-
dation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17

Lincoln, Nebraska, Aug. 1.-THE
differences between the Democrats
and Populists have been adjusted,
and an agreement has been reached to
have fusion ticket, and support Geo.
W. Berge the Populist candidate for
governor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
The Death Penalty.

Little thing sometimes results IN death.
mas mere scratch, insignificant cuts or
puny soils have paid the death penalty.
Il Is wise TO have Bueklen's ArnIea Saiye
ever handy. It's the best SaNe on earth
ana VII prevent fatality, when Burns,
Sores, Ulcers and Piles threaten. Only
25c: at i. E. Vi DeLorms,s Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17

Knoxville, Tenn, Aug. 10. "A re-
dnction IN working hours from Ten to
With corresponding reduction
wages, became effective today a5 the
onsdals shops Of the Southern railway
here. No explanation Is made Of the
reason Yor the action, and some regard
IS permanent cut More than I.
men are employed at the Lensdale
pkso4,s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Open Boil.

Mr.. Eugene Hogan has brought US
the first open boil Of cotton that we
have seen from the new crop, and we
have not heard Of any before this from
this section of the State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
For Sale OF. Rent.

HOUSE and Lot in the town of Mayes-
vile. The lot contains one acre and is
centrally located. The house is nearly
new, built Of good material and has seven
rooms. Fences new and in good order.
Terms easy. Apply to
JOEL E. BRUNSoN,
July 13 Manning, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Reach's Official League Balls at
Osteen's Book Store.
WOFFORD COLLEGE.

spartanhurg, S. c.
HENRY y. SNYDER. Lit d.. NJ A.. Presi-
dent.
Four full College courses Favorable sur
roundings. Cleveland Science Hall. Gym
nasium. Athletic grounds. Lecture course.
Library Facilities. 51st year begins Sept 2lst,
1903. For catalogue apply to
J. A. GANEWELL.
Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-17
Land Surveying

Capital stock paid il, $4,000 90
Undivided surplus, $4,000 90
Individual liability of stockhold
ers in excess of their stock, $4,000 90
Transacts general banking business;
also has Saving Bank Department. De-
posts of 81 and upward received. Inter
est allowed at the rate of 4 per cent. per
annun, payable semi-annually.
W.F. 3. HAYNSWORTH,P President.
R. I. MANNING. W. F. REAME,
President. Cashier.
Jan. 81.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-07
The Whipping Post.

!
Not many people are aware that
whipping criminals at the post is still
practiced in this country. But the
practice still prevails in the state of
Delaware
The warden of the Delaware Ieni-
tentiary. whose unpleasant duty IL is
to whip those who are condemned to
be lashed at the post, insists that the
| system of punishment is failure.
that it brutalizes, but does not correct
nor prevent crime. Before the New
Century Club at Wilmington recently
he said II find the character of the
men at the post determines the size
of and character of the crowd attend.
ing. 1t excites their sympathy and
they decry against justice and the laws
of the state. They are not as good
citizens as before He then goes Oh
to show by statistics that Delaware,
with the whipping post method OF
puuishiDg petty offenders, has, with a
few exceptions, greater amount of
crime charged against her, according
to population, than the other states
of the union.
There are classes of offenders who
appear so lost co all feeling of self
respect or of moral obligation that the
only way TO reach them seems to he
through their hide. Exasperatod aud
/ Mortified at the testimony against
wife beaters. tor instance, several emf
nent Illinois jurists have recommended
that punishment at tine whipping post
be made the penalty for such offenses
Other examples of similar recommen-
dation could be given. But it is not
question of furnishing the offenders.
but the effect that such punishment
would have upon the public.
The Delaware warden after years of
careful observation, concludes that the
punishment excites the sympathy of
I those who witness 1t. or know of it;
that they decry against justice aud
the laws of the state, and are not
such good citizens as before. Such
testimony from one who has carried
out hundreds of sentences against
wretches condemned to the whipping
post, and noted the effect not only
upon the victims but upon those who
observe the punishment. cannot be
lightly passed. The whipping post
is failure in Delaware. 1t has nc
The daily tribune., 1904-01-07

low and sallow. and they feel tired and
WORKOUT all the time. In large pro-
portion of cases when women are weak,
rundown and falling off in flesh aud
looks. the root OF the trouble can be
traced to womanly diseases which under.
mine the general health. The proof Of
this is that women who have been cured
of painful womaniy diseases by the use
of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Prescription
have recovered their general health,
gained in flesh and in appearance.
DIR. Pierce's Favorite Prescription cures
the womanly diseases which sap the gen.
eral health. II establishes regularity,
dries weakening drains, heals in1amma-
ton and liberation and cures female
weakness.
- suffered for three years with ovarian
trouble" writes MIS- Anna Quinn tTrensurer
Woman's Athletic Cluhl ot ho7 sycamore 81 4,
Milwaukee, Wis Hrhe treatment ! took did
not do me particle OF good, until a good neigh
tor who had been using Or, Pierce's FaNoritc
Prescription advised me TO give II trial. The
next day took my first dose and II was my first
different woman my flesh which had been
habby became firm, complexion cieRr aud my
eyes bright II was simply an indication OF the
great change within from pain aud suffering 10
health and happiness"
rFavorite Prescription" makes weak
women strong, sick women we'll Ac-
cept no substitute for the medicine
which works wonders for weak women.
DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
stomach, liver aud bowels
The daily tribune., 1904-01-07
Portland, Ore, and Return for One
Fare via Union Pacific.

Account meeting National Live
Stock association at Portland,
Ore. Jan. IL to 10, the Union
Pacific will sell tickets Jan. I,
8 and 10 at rate of one fare for
round trip.
Tickets to Portland returning
through San Francisco (via Shas.
ta r. X. route or o. r. & n.
steamers from Portland to San
Francisco at rate Sl3 30 higher.
Tickets limited for return un-
til Jan. 81, 1904, and allow lib.
eral stopovers. Ask the agent
for tickets via Union Pacific.
For full information call ON or
address, +. B. Griffin.
General Agent.
dec 81 94l 18th ST., Denver
The daily tribune., 1904-01-07

With a few rapid strokes of his
crayon he completely changes the ex-
preston of face. giving an altogether
different character. The drunkard' S
flush, the bloated and blotched CHEEK
the bloated and rum.red eye the
staggering mouth and sensuous lips,
the large red warty nose-a full
bloom rum blossom-th unkempt
hail, and tie ragged and soiled cloth
ing, were brought out most graphi-
cally in all their prominence as the
drink habit progresses. His repre-.
seDtation of a mill by the brook, the
broken jug, the whirlpool, the Demon
Rum, with other drawings. all made
before the audience, besides being
very cleverly executed, were brought
in '8ith his talk in their order 10 sp
piopriately impress and make realistic
the temperance truths he was present
ing to his hearers. '-The Franklin
Indiana Enterprise. AT Presbyterian
church Saturday evening, January
10Th.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-07

E. A. Italian superintendent OF Il g
government fish hatchery at Leadvillc,
has been offered commission by the
Argentine repnblic in South America
to establish fisheries bureau in that
country. The commission guarantees
five years contract. at large
salary. Mr. Tnlian has left for
Washington to confer with his superior
about the offer.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-07

1t is reported upon what seems to
be reliable authority that the Inde
pendent mine at Bowerman has been
sold to a. E Reynolds of Denver and
associates. Dunn and Bowermau re-
tain an interest.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-07
Prisoner in Her Own House.

Mrs. W. fl, Layha, of 1901. Agnes
Ave. Kansas City, Mo has for sew
eral years been troubled with severe
hoarsness and at times hurd cough.
which sho says. Would keep me IN
doors for days. I was prescribed for
by physicians with no noticeable re.
suits A friend gave me part of a
bottle of Chamberlain Cough Remedy
with instructions to colsely follow the
directions and wish to state that aft
er the first day / could notice a decided
change for the better. and at this
time after using it for two weeks.
nave no hesitation in saying l realize
that l am entirely cured - This
remedy is for sale by all druggists.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-07

Mr.. billiard, an oil man from Wy.
ominR, has been looking over the field
for few days with a view to getting
hold of some oil land He may be
the means of bringing in some capital
to this field.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-07

A slight wreck ON the +. S q. c..
yesterday morning about mile above
Cyanide prevented any ore from ar.
irving from the district for that day.
The daily tribune., 1904-01-07
RAILROAD TIME CARDS.
Florence and Crippl. Creek and Associated
Companies
Atehi,on. Topeka 6 Santa F, Railway.

No. 625-From Pueblo and all
points east, arrive daily .-.-.- II 90 a NJ
No. 625- For Pueblo and all points
east, depart daily SIS u N
No. 63i-From Florence and Rock
vale, daily, except sunday, depart 400 o m
No. 632 From Canon City, daily, ex.
cept Sunday. arrive ~ 20 p m
Direct connection is now made AT Pueblo fo,
chicago and all points east, and ht La Juuta
with Califoruia limited for Los Angeles and
San Francisco.
Inquiries solicited and promptly and cheer
fully answered
Descriptive literature folders FREQ by apply
ing ~ 4. b. PsLhxR Agent