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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-24
The COTTON CRISIS.
Hutton Estimates Loss TO Spin
ners and Others at SIS, 10000
Premier BaIfour Presides at a Meeting
Hope of West Africa as Competitor
TO the South.

Cambridge, Eng, Aug. 22.-The
most interesting matter before the
British association today was discus
sion of the cotton crisis. Premier
Balfour, president of the association,
participated. He said he feared gam
bling in futures could not be stopped
but an extenson of cotton cultivation
would remedy the difficulties the cot.
ton mills were experiencing.
The principal paper Of the day was
by J. A. Hutton, vice chairman OF
the British Cotton Growing associa-
tion, in which be detailed the efforts
of the association to relieve Great
Britain from depending upon The Uni
ted States for raw cotton. He said
that the short time Oh which the
English factories we're running was not
entirely due to the shortage Of cotton
but was largely owing to the serious
aggrayation of the difficulty by num-
erous spectators. Mr.. Hutton pointed
out that probably it was not generally
realized how very costly it was to-
remedy his state of affairs, apart from
the English mills playing into the
hands of foreign competitors. He
estimated that no less than 10, 600, ,000s
people in this country were more Or
less dependent on the cotton trade
The employers alone were losing
$500, 600 a week through short, time an6t
the total loss to capital and labor In :
the cotton and other allied trades
throughout the country was not less
than 81, SOC, 000 per week, or S75, Co.,
600 per annum. Mr.. Hutton said
there was no hope Of an immediate
relief.
In connection with the efforts to in,
crease the supply, he mentioned the
cordial cooperation of the British con-
tinental movements, for is was fully
| recognized that Great Britain and the
rest of Europe we're in the same beat
and must help one another.
! The rest of the paper consisted
largely in extracts from the report of
Wyndham Rowland Dunsan, director
of the Imperial institute, on the pos
sibilities of cotton cultivation in vari-
GUS parts of the empire. Apart from
the West Indies, Mr.. Hutton pinned
his faith to west Africa, saying that
in west Africa there were immense
possibilities There was no reason
why the region should not produce 20,-
600, 900 bales annually. But things
must 90 slowly and if five years hence
they get 1000, 600 bales from that
part of the world they will have. done
more than we'll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-24

visit Sumter during the carnival, and
will have money to spend with our
merchants. Our country friends will
enjoy being with Us. and sharing the
fun. Do not wait until some other
less progressive town gets up carni-
val week. Let Us start now. Oar
wide awake Mayor, DR.. G. W. Dick,
should take the matter III hand. He
is a dead game sport whent it comes to
having 6remeus' tournaments, trades
displays or anything else which adver
tises or helps to build up Sumter. I
Yours truly,
ssOld Sport. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-24

Democratic leaders in New York,
says the correspondent of the Phila-
delphia. Record, are very sanguine.
Not only do they contemplate carry
ing the State for Parker and Davis, but
some of them look forward to Demo
cratic Legislature and after figuring on
aDemccratic Senator to succeed Chaun-
cey M. Depew. Democrats up the
State are very enthusiastic, according
to Norman E. Mack, of Buffalo, ma
tional committeeman from New York
State. Mr.. Mack asserts unqualified
ly that the State will go Democratic
by at least 25, 600. Il it does that
he said, I'VE will come pretty near
controlling the Legislature and that
means United States Senator to suc-
ceed Chauncey NJ. Depew.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-24

q Topeka. Aug. 23.-The Texas and
Oklahoma express on the Santa-Fe
line was derailed near Tecumseh early
this morning while running thirty
miles ali hour. No body killed; about
twelve more or less injured.
Cedartown, Ca, Aug. 22-Jim
Glover, e negro, was shot to death
tonight near the home of the white
girl he had assaulted, and his body
then dragged a distance of about a
mile into this city and burned at the
stake on the public square. A mob
estimated at 600, composed the shoot
ing and burning party.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-24
TRAVELS With A BaD.. GUARD.
President Roosevelt and His Num-
erous Secret Service Men
Headed For Oyster Bay

New York, Aug. 20.-President
Roosevelt is due to arrive in this city
over the Pennsylvania railway at 3
O'Clock this afternoon bound for Oys-
ter Bay. The President is accompa-
MED by an unusual number of secret
service men who are keeping close
guard over him. The party will ar
rive at Oyster Bay about ) o'clock
this evening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-24

"a
The four candidates for Sheriff came
| next.
W. S. Dinkins said he would do his
| dnty if elected, and that he would say
| one thing. that prisoner IN his Gus
| tody would never be taken by mob,
| except over his dead body.
MI. ". H. Epperson announced his
4 candidacy, told few war Jokes and
/ prcnised to do his full duty it elected.
Mir. J. E. Gaillard said he was FAM
\ iaiar with the duties Of the Sheriff's S
| office, had performed them satisfactorily
and if elected be would give his whole
time and attention to the Office.
! He would perform his full duty under
the law at all times and in all circum-
! stances
Nj C. W. Stansill said that be felt
| he need not introduce himself, that he
! knew the people Of Shiloh and that
| they knew him He would do his duty
if elected Sheriff and no prisoner in
his charge would he taken by mob.
He would advise his friends not to let
any prisoner get into his hands, if they
wanted to lynch MIN, as he did not
want to kill any OF his friends. They
must attend to all such little matters
before be got his hands on prisoner.
Mr.. ii. H. Player was announced
as a candidate for reelection as magis-
trate on the Ist district, but declined
to make a speech.
Mr.. R.A. Dennis, also a candidate
for Magistrate, made brief speech
setting forth his qualifications for the
position in a modest and straight for
ward manner.
Hon. John H. Clifton was the first
of the Legislative candidates to ad-
dress the voters of Shiloh. he dis
cussed the biennial session issue that
will be voted on in the general cleo
ton. He stated the arguments both
for and against biennial sessions OF
the Legislature The only argument in
favor of biennial sessions is that of
economy. it being claimed that there
would be a saving of forty to fifty
thousand dollars by having a session
one year out of two. On the other
hand the calling of special sessions
must be left to the Governor and
special session would cost as much or
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-24

counties
Hon. Altamont Moses spoke of his
record and llong service in the Legisla-
ture and thanked the people OF Shiloh
for tie continued confidence they had
show him, as evidenced by their votes.
He said be did not pose as hero, but
did the hest BE- could to serve his con-
stituents and the State. He had found
out early in his experience that a
member could not pass every bill be
introduced and he had simply done
the best he could. He said that he
disagreed with those who say there are
no issues before the people. On the
contrary he belt that there were three
important issues. The great corpora
tions have became so powerful that they
must be regulated and controlled by
law or they will rule the state. He
formerly entertained the idea that they
needed no regulation but would regu-
late themselves He now believes
that they must be regulated. The
railroads, for instance. overcharge the
public on freight and passenger busi-
ness and furnish poor service. The
railroad corporations and the trusts
are combined to influence legislation
and their agents in the lobby are the
strongest and ablest that they can en-
ploy. We have begun to regulate them
and one step was the adoption of the
corporation tax bill by which the in
come of the state had been increased
500, 600 year, which bill was the
work of the tax commission of which
be was a member. The equalization
of taxes is another issue. The condi-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-24

"The lightning bug is brilliant out
he hasn't any mind; he meanders
through the darkness with his head
light on behind. Likewise the foolish
merchant whom no one can advise, be
declares there's nothin' doin' when
asked TO advertise. THE Athens,
Ga, Banner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-24

residences and stores, 1fGy Two lra1nS
daily, eight railroads instead of three.
free mail delivery, a great many
more merchant and business men 20
get MP trades display to beat the one
ten years ago. Sumter should adver-
tise as she never did before. There are
more business men, clerks, mer-
cbanics and professional men to con-
tribute by a great deal that there
we're ten years ago. The carnival can
be greater in scope, and less of a bur-
den, individually, than it was before.
See how many thousand people came
TO Sumter two years ago to see the
fremen's tournatnent Everyone was
delighted with what they say OF Sum
ter. The crowd spent thousands OF
dollars, and went of and Dragged on
Sumter. Everyone admits that the
Game Cock Carnival of ten years ago
hslpsd Sumter and that the hremen 8
tournament two years ago helped
Sumter Then. again. there are thou
sands who are too poor TO go off to
seek recreation and amusement. Why
not get up little fun at home some
time. We could have another fire.
mems tournament. The fremen are
willing and anxious. The Second
REGIMENT Band is ready. The mer-
chants sand other citizens are ready.
Why not start the ball rolling by call
ing q mass meeting and appointing q
committee TO get up the money? Thas
is the way all such affairs were start
ed heretofore.
Crops are 6ne: trade is going TO be
rood this fall. People from other
places will be able 10 spend noaey to
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
CITL COUNCIL MEETING.
Newly Elected Mayor and Aldermen
Meet and Appoint Committees
For Year OF 1905.

\ meeting OF the newly elected
mayor and aldermen was held, in the
city council chamber, on Wednesday
night, and the following appoint
ments for the year 1905 were made:
Ways and Means-Van Smith,
Wtn. Johnson. J. J. Langford.
Supplies and Accounts - VIM.
Johnson, Van Smith, L. c. Pitts.
Fire Dcpartment-Van Smith. J.
J. Langford. VIM. Johnson.
Cemeteries-L. C. Pitts, J. J. Lang
ford, J. B. Leonhardt.
Lights-J. B. Leonhardt, J. J.
Langford, L. c. Pitts.
Markets.. J. Langford, L. c.
Pitts, ]. B. Leonhard,.
Opera House-Fan Smith, J. J.
Langford, VIM. Johnson.
Streets-Geo. B. Cromer, L. c.
Pitts, VIM. Johnson. Van Smith, J. B.
Lconhardt. J. J. Langford.
Mayor ex-oficio member Of all
committees and chairman Of street
committee.
The mayor reserves the right to re-
adjust committee appointments at
ter the first Of January.
DR.. James K. Glider was appoint
cd chairman OF the board of health
to succeed DR.. P. G. Ellison, resign
ed. and E. Cavenaugh from Ward I
to succeed NJ. NJ. Harris. resigned.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
State and County Taxes.

1t will be we'll for the people to re-
member that the time for the pay
ment of state and county taxes has
almost expired. For those who do
no, come forward promptly penalties
have been provided by law. and these
penalties will be strictly enforced. An
addition OF one per cent. is made in
January. In February it becomes
two per cent, and up to the fifteenth
of March it is 7 per cent. After that
date the execution goes into the
hands of the sheriff.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
Little Mountain Oil Mill.

The stockholders Of the Little
Mountain Oil mill and fertilizer
company met at the mill, in Little
Mountain. on Tuesday, December 20,
at noon. An urgent request had
been sent out to every stockholder
and consequently there was a full
meeting. A proposition was brought
I'D to increase the stock Of the mill
e per cent, this per cent. to be addl-
tional to all tha: had been previously
subscribed. The same subscribers
unanimously decided in favor of the
increase
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
From Cents to Dollars.

Mr.. J. Adam Mayer, a substantial
farmer and planter of No. 9 township
was in the city yesterday, and gave
an interesting account of the way III
which the value of his land had risen
since the war. Mr.. Mayer said that
in 1856, when the Rev. NJ. M. Boyd
was county treasurer, he had about
1zo acres on which he paid tax OF
thirty-two cents. A little later Mr..
Mayer added sixty acres more and
the tax was then fifty cents. The
property has risen and increased in
value until now the owner pays
S34.44, actually more dollars than he
used to pay cents.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
can Excellent Appointment"

The Columbia correspondence of
the Charleston News and Courier
contains the following announcement
Of the appointment of Col. E. H.
Aull, of Newberry, to the position
Of chief clerk of the engrossing de-
partment:
Mr.. Ebert H. Aull has been ap-
pointed chief clerk of the engrossing
department for the coming legisla-
turs. Last session it was under !, the
direction of Mr.. w. w. Bradley, who
has since been elected to a county Of
hce. Mr.. Aull is thoroughly COM
petent and a better selection could
not have possibly been made.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
A Loving Tribute.

On last Sunday night, December
II. 1904. at half past twelve, the grim
messenger OF death removed from
our midst Mr.. John Mccullough, the
oldest man OF the Colony section and
one OF the oldest OF the county OF
Ncwbcrry. Although his death was
no: unlocked for it is very sad blow
to the bereaved family. The de-
ceased was III his eighty-seventh
year. The end came gently and
peacefully. Thus life of eminent
usefulness, noble Christian service,
heroic endurance and unwavering
faith has come to all end and we all
feel stunned by the blow. Though
we are smitten by the heavy blow
and bow our heads and hearts be-
rca1h it, it is comforting to know
that he has found Christ in the midst
81 death and He has said to him:
"Whcn thou passest through the
waters | will be with thee; and
through the floods, they shall not
overflow thee"
In the death OF our much loved one
Colony church loses one Of the old
est and most faithful members. He
had been member Of the council Ior
man.. many years, and never was he
missed from his place unless sick
ness kept him away. Although he
was in his eighty-severth year and
The father OF twelve children Gall OF
whom. except two, survive hi1n) he
was active and could go around as
well as a man of sixty until few
months ago.
The funeral services were held III
COLONY church, conducted byRevs. w.
K. Sigh, Lutz and Derrick, afterw which
the body was borne to the cemetery
and there, almost within the shadow
of his home, is the tomb OF Our
loved enc.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23

The deceased leaves behind him
the name of an honorable and worthy
citizen: AS a Confederate soldier
he was efficient a. d fearless, sec
ord lieutenant in Company G, OF the
Thirteenth South Carolina regiment,
serving later as captain in the same
company. Later he taught school
successfully. and finally settled in the
St. Philips section, where he remain
ed an enterprising planter and useful
man until his death. He married
the daughter OF the late Geo. A
Counts. Captain Banks was twice
elected a member Of the state leg1sla-
ture from Newberry county.
The deceased has been in i'll health
for considerable time before his
death. 4 few weeks ago he was
operated on for appendicitis by DR..
IeGrand Guerry, OF Columbia, assist
ed bv several physicians of this To-
calitv. The operation was tenpor-
ari1v successful and at the time large
hopes for his recovery were enter
ta;ned His sturdy constitution
made gallant fight, but some days
ago he began to sink and became
gradually weaker until the end on
Tuesday morning.
The funeral services were held at
the St. Philips church, the PASTOR
Rev P H. E. Derrick officiating. The
interment was in the St. Philips Gem
etery.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
Veterans Attention.

I will be in the auditors office
each Saturday in January to receive
applications for pensions. I ask
the senator and members of the
house of representatives to meet a
committee of the board in the audi
:or's office the 1st Saturday in jan
nary at II o'clock a. M, for confer
ence on pension legislation. also
hope that Col. 0. L. Schumpert will
meet us as a representative of Camp
James D. Nance
w. G.. Peterson
Pension Commissioner.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
Card of Thanks.

I desire to express my sincere
gratitude to the people of Mollohon
and of the Chappells section, who
showed great kindness and sympa-
thv for ne in my recent afllctlon.
Their thoughts ard acts in my time
of trouble will ever be remembered
and deeply appreciated.
Peter M. Schumpert.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
Death of Mrs. P. M. Schumpert.

Mrs. P. NJ. Schumpert died on last
Friday, December 16, aged 43 years.
The remains were conveyed to Chap
oells and inferred on Sunday. The de-
ceased was member OF the Cross
Roads Baptist church. She is sur-
vived by a husband. Mr.. Peter NJ
Schumpert and several children.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
Rev and Mrs. ]. w. Hunbert.

The Rev. and Mrs. J. w. Humbert
have decided to locate in Newberry'
and their decision is welcomed by
MANY friends here. Mr. Humbert
has been a member of the South
Carolina conference for forty-tlve
wears, during which time he has
served congregations in every part
OF the state. He has never nrlsseo a
ROLL all at meeti: 6 OF the general
or district conference. Mr.. Hum-
bert has met with marked success
throughout in his ministerial work.
Mrs Humbert is a member OF the
Woman's Foreign Missionary So
cietv. which was organized IN. New
berry. in 1878. Al that meeting she
was elected corresponding secretary
Of that body. a position which she
has filled continuously ever :1hce,
and she will continue to work Ill that
capacity. Mrs. Hunbert is a
daueh.>r Of the late General II. II.
Kinard, Of Newberry.
Mr.. llurnhsr, takes IT, superan-
ruated rela:.or to the cc15e: ;ree.
and ii he improves in heal.h VIII '.>c'
i 1oin IT,: conference n another
year o: 50.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
KNIGHTS of Honor Election.

The following have been elected
to serve Newberry lodge, No. 355,
Knights of Honor. for the ensuing
year:
Dictator-W. H. Wallace
Vice-Dicta.or-Wm. Johnson.
Assistant Dictator-Jno. c. Will
son.
Reporter-J.' H. NJ. Kinard.
Financial Reporters. P. Boozer.
Treasurer-L. NJ. Speers.
Guided. NJ. Ward.
Chaplain-R. c. Williams.
Guardian-J. T. Mayes.
Sentinel-Jos. Mann.
Trustees-M. A. Carlisle, Geo. 5.
Mower, Geo. B. Cromer.
Representative to Grand Lodge
w. H. Wallace; alternate, S. P.
Boozer>
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
DEATH OF CAPT. J. F. BANKS.
Passed Away on Tuesday Morning.
A Brave Confederate Soldier
And a Worthy Citizen.

Captain John F. Banks, Of the St.
Philips section OF Newbcrry county,
died at his home, on Tuesday morn
ing, after lingering illness Of con-
siderable duration, at the age Of
about sixty-fve years. Captain
Banks is survived by wife and sew
cral children, whose grief the whole
community shares.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
SALE OF VALUABLE REAL
ESTATE.

On sale day in January, 1905, be-
fore the Court House, Newberry, S.
C.. during the legal hours OF sale. I
will sell to the highest bidder the six
hundred acres OF land Of The estate
of \. NJ. Reeder, deceased.
Terms Of Sale: One-half casl
balance in twelve months, secure
by a bond of the purchaser and
MORTGAGE OF the premises; credit po
ton to bear eight per cent. interef
A. c. Whitmire,
Executrix.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23

Mr.. Bernard Shackelford' the
bright young messenger OF the Wes-
tern Union Telegraph company. IS
resDlendid in a brand new and shin
ing cap on which letters are embrold-
cred in gold
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
PURELY PERSONAL.
The Movements Of Many People,
Newberrians and Those Who
Visit Newberry.

Mr.. Pearl Rika-d, formerly Of this
city, now OF Georgia, is in Newberry.
Mr.. C. L. Bell, OF Augusta, is
spending Christmas in Newberry.
Miss Lucia Dean is spending the
holidays at her home in Greenville.
Col. J. A. Summersett, of Column
bia, was in Newberry on Wednesday.
Miss Allie Pearson will spend
Christmas at her home in Bennet:s-
vile.
Mr.. White FAINT is home from Bal
timore.
Mr.. William White is spending his
vacation al Marietta, Ga.
Miss Helen Goggans arrlver to-
day from Laurens.
Miss Mabel Tarrant went to Bates
burg on Thursday.
Mr.. Luther Hill, OF Washington,
will be home this week.
Mr.. J. ". Hipp, OF Clinton, Is
spending Christmas in Newberry.
Miss :Adeline Johns:one is home
from Converse college for vacation.
Miss Marguerite Cromer, who IS
teaching school at Sumter, is expect
ed home on Saturday.
Mrs. NJ. A. Huiet visited her
daughter, Mrs. R. P. Coleman, in
Saluda this week.
Mrs. NJ. C. Glenn will spend
Christmas with her daughter in
Clinton
Mr.. Joseph Feagle spends his
Christmas vacation at Little Noun
tain.
Miss Lola Lake, who is taking a
special course at Converse college,
spends the holidays at home.
Miss Lois Goggans is home for Va
cation, from the Presbyterian college
in Charlotte.
Miss Edith Henderson, who has
been teaching school at Mount Pleas
ant. is home for the holidays.
Miss Bertha Davidson, who IS
teaching school at Spring Hill, IS
expected home today.
Mr.. W. c. Bynum, OF George
town, is in Newberry for the Christ
mas season.
Miss Bessie Glider, who has been
visiting friends in Selma, Ala, has
returned home.
Miss Belle Hail leaves today for
her home at Charlotte, N. c., where
she will spend the holidays.
Miss Oehlese Williamson, who IS
attending Converse college, came
home this week for the holidays.
The Rev. and Mrs. E c. Witt, OF
Florida, are visiting friends and rela-
tives in the city.
DR.. S. T. Halln,an has been grant
ed a Christmas vacation by his Spar
tanburg charge.
Mrs. c. n. Sheely, of Columbia
who has been visiting relatives ~
N=wberry, has returned home.
Mr.. Elmer B. Hallman, who IS
teaching school at Kingstree, is ex-
pected home for the holidays.
Miss Carolyn Cromer, who is
studying music at Charleston, Will
spend Christmas at home.
Mr.. William A. FAINT, of Alabama
will spend the holidays in Newoer-
ry
Miss Susie Summer, who is teach
mo music in the Presbyterian COL
1eoe at Charlotte, is spending vaca-
ton at home.
Misses Maggie and Lula Werts'
who are at the Limestone college,
the former as teacher and the latter
as pupil, are home for vacation.
Miss Pauline Glider. who is taking
special course in music at the Pea-
body Institute. Baltimore, is nome
for Christmas.
Mrs. J. A. B. Scherer, who has been
touring the state with Mrs. NJ. 0. j.
KreDs of Augusa. Ca, in the interest
Of Lutheran mission movement, mas
returned to Newberry.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
At Trinity Church.

There will be Christmas tree at
Trinity church, this county, on
Christmas eve, Saturday, at seven p
m. for the children.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23

A rich father is too often a youne
mans excuse for being worthless.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Parties due for services Of Jack
please make payment. NJ. NJ. Bu-
ford.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-12-23

Car Load Fine Mules and Horses
On Sale Saturday at Stables Of 7.
G. Pool.