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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
Stands No Chance.

Fond Mother-I am not surprised,
Edith, that young Mr. Highmus pre-
fers your society to that OF Kate CAR
llnghorn. She may be more dashins
and coQuettish, but she is far from be-
ing your equal in the enduring quail
ties of intellect and culture. Miss
Edith-Yes. that's where I've got the
bulge on poor little Kit.-Chicaeo IriD-
i1np
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30

Lamar. Nov 2S-Saturday night
Marshal Privett received the informa
tion that game of ''>even up was
in progress in an empty house at the
South edge of town. Sumn!onlng
posse to help him, h,' raided the place
about mldnigft and captured four or
five negroes. One of this number,
L,a Dukes, started to run, when be
was fred on bv one Of the officers, but
he escaped Later it WAS found that
Dukes was shot in two places, in the
thiph and 10 the hip G".-s....s--...a.,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
Sea Waits Picked Up.

a Quarantine, N. Y, Nov 29.-Tne
steamer Trinidad wnicn arrived mere
today broognt seven of toe crews OF
tine Barkentine Elmiranda, bound
from Jacksonville sfor Fort Spain.
The barkentine was abandoned No
yember 14th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30

San Francisco, Nov 2s.-Rev. Isaac
Selby, of Australia, plaintiff in
damage suit, shot at Superior Judge
Hebbard today while the latter was on
the bench. The bullet came within an
inch of the judges he:d, and lodged
in the back of his chair. Selby was
at once removed to the { ty prison and
charged with an attempt to commit
murder
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
DOT sKIRMlsHEs ON
Tue SHaREE RIVER.
Japanese Developing Their Turn
ing Movement on the lsff.
Flank.
Enuaneners in which Seventy Regiments
Participated Japanese Lest Hundred
aud Russians Seventy.

sc. Petersburg, Nov. ss.-Dispatch-
es from the front report frequent skir-
raishes en- the Russian left flank near
Shahke river. Appareltlythe Japa-
nase sre continuing there dsyelopment
OF q turning movements ID this dfeec-
sion the beginning Of which was re-
porsed last week
General RanSenkanpf reports e hot
sskirmish on Sunday Ia which seventy
.TaDanese regiments and q force. OF
sRnssians clashed. The japanese lost
s hundred killed and injured, while
The Russian casualties were seventy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
SheuId Have Been Here.

We cannot, for the life Of as, under
ssaad why the Charleston News and
Courier should give more space to the
Yunter Gala Week than to the Char
3aston Gala Week. OF course We un-
Hestand that both were worthy of at
ssasioD, but it seems to us that the
News and Courier has practiced gener-
ssisy to an absurd degree. Anderson
Agail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
anothsr Aslask d Port Arthur.

Toxic, Nos %. LIT is reported
Shss the Japaness made q night at-
So on esmetss hill which they sucs
rsasaad In ssEing. It is estimated shat
uinety per cent Of the occupation OF
Pors Arthur has now been accomplish
Cd W;th this height in their posses
sion no part Of TIE harbor is conceal
I'd from :Japanese.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30

Seneca, Nov. 2s.-Iu row Sunday
evening about 2 o'clock between Bub
Wright and Elias Hammond, both col
ored, Wright hit Hammond in the
head with an axe crushing his skull.
Hammond died this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
TRAIN CREW ROBBED 4 CAR.

An Atlantic Coast Line Crew ar
rested in Savannah. Homes
ofthe Men Searched. The
Act is Regarded as
One of the Bold
est in History
OF Rail-
road
ing.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

Attorney General Charles ii. Robb
formerly OF VermonD gave the FOL
lowing opinion to the board; rhe
supreme court Of the United States
has held that Filipino Is not cit
izen Of the United states. Therefore,
II the law OF Connecticut requires n
voter To be citizen. he must be nat
uraiized." There was some difference
OF opinion In regard TO the supreme
courts decision among the lawyers
present, but the New Haven registrars
accepted Mr.. Robb's statement and
refused to admit the Filipino TO reg
istration. Regardless OF the legal as
poets OF the question. It seems reason
able 10 admit that n Filipino has no
more right to vote for the government
OF this country II he IL living In this
country than he has to vote for the
government OF his own country II Nv
Ing there. There Is a delicate incon-
gruity. however, In the thought OF q
free country where universal manhood
suffrage IL granted, and OF n resident
of that country. who, whether he be
In Manila or In New Haven, is bound
by It's laws, yet cannot vote here or
there. The Filipino just now is a
man without a country"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

fawn-eyed pathos over the pity and
shame of shooting little, Innocent
deer. the pretty creatures! FRANK
Greene OF the Messenger and Jack
Harris OF Danville have worked the
Vox Humane stop. with E-string mu-
sic on the side, TIL sympathetic read
ers couldn't tell n peep sight from n
dug-way and struggled back home
ON Monday with virtuous thoughts In
their hearts and cartridge belts In
tact. That II al right. Deer are
sweet little things. But why stop
there
I never could see how man could
take n little innocent worm, drive
cruel hook through Its wriggling WIS.,
cera and then, perhaps, land a tear
ful-eyed pickencl In pain and anguish.
How, too, can any humane man de-
liberately shoot a partridge, hem
like. brooding partridge. with perhaps
dozen little ones expecting mamma
home To supper? or how can any
one be so lost to all the ennobling
sentiments us TO trap an otter or snare
rabbit, little kindly natured beings
that never harmed him? In short,
why not cut out the sporting propo-
humane idea leads finally. Reason
able isn't II?
Southwick OF the Free Press for
collector of the port OF Burlington!
Why not? II there Is man on the
press of the state who has done
careful. concentrated and conscien-
tious work for the republican party.
it's certainly Southwick He has new
err asked for a thing, kept right on
plugging for the best things for
Vermont and has done respectable
amount OF constructive writing that
can well set the rest Of us TO think
ing. II Oln Merrill has been AT,
tached TO the faucet long enough and
a change OF receptacle is needed,
then by all means let 1t be South
wick. That's my opinion.
II. L. Hindley.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
"A Word With Democrats"

We are not among those who sit In
rapt attention at the feet Of William
]. Bryan, hungrily absorbing the
priceless words that drop from his
eloquent lips or fervid pen; Mr.. Bry-
an is too much of a talker and too
little of a thinker to be more than
popular. He has, however, condensed
into small space the whole democratic
doctrine in the last issue of the Com
moner, under the above caption. 1t
is plain that every democrat who
votes for Parker helps to defeat
Roosevelt; that every democrat who
does not vote for Parker, whether he
votes for somebody else or nobody
else, helps elect Roosevelt. Mr.. Bry-
an defines the issues sharply:
Roosevelt favors a nigh tariff;
Parker favors tariff reform. Roose-
welt favors a standing army of 10000
at the minimum; Parker favors re-
duction of the army. Roosevelt has
brought the race issue into national
politics; Parker would remove the
race issue from politics. Roosevelt
stands for a colonial policy; Parker
favors independence for the Filipinos
and would make the promise now.
Roosevelt took into the white house
a spirit of war: Parker would sub
stitute for it a spirit of peace. -Four
years more of Roosevelt would make
economic and industrial reforms more
difficult; Judge Parker's election
would clear the way for economic is
sues"
That is the whole story. The man
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

The Barre Telegram says there is
no more reason why farmers should
be allowed to sell cider at wholesale
than that merchants. or editors should
be given the same privilege" There
is the very good reason that the farm
ers have it to sell and the other peo-
pie do not. No particular advantage
is taken from editors or merchants In
forbidding them to sell cider by the
barrel. The farmer who has apples
suitable for cider and time and appli-
ances for making it, is entitled to
some consideration that is not. pro-
perly speaking. "class legislation
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

who insists ON high tariff. who
wants the race issue In politics. who
believes In Imperialism and a big
army with big stick" ready to
fight. and who thinks economic con-
dtions are all right M they are, wants
TO stand pat" Those who DON'T
don't, How many win draw cards3
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
On the Road to Ruin.


An appropriation Of 100000 has
been voted to erect"Morrill Hall" at
the University of Vermont. The
statement is made that Norwich uni
versity is to ask for an appropriation
of the quarter of million dollars
secured from the federal government
on the "war claims" Already an
academy in the southern portion OF
the state has asked for an appropria-
ton of $4,000 for an agricultural de-
partment to teach the youth OF the
state agriculture. Bills galore for
increase In salary and additional sal
aired offices. 1t is time to call halt
The state cannot go on piling up ex.
pense indefinitely. The danger liinft
has already been reached. and no new
enterprise should be undertaken ex-
cept it be of the most imperative
character. The rank and file OF YER
mont citizens are poor, and we can
not afford the increased TAXATION
which all of these things will ulti-
mately mean. Let the legislators
think twice before they vote once to
Increase the biennial expenses.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

The newspapers of Vermont are not
objects of charity Most of them, II
not all, are doing a good legitimate
business and are making a fair profit.
There is no state in the union where
the general average of the local
papers is higher than in Vermont. II
there were need for plea to the leg
slature to provide advertising for the
newspapers we should join in 1t
heartily. because we believe the
newspapers do enough for the state to
deserve some consideration. Certain
bills have been presented to the leg
slature providing for publicity by
means of newspaper advertisements
of state, county, town and court
business-pubiic matters. Some Of
these have promptly been killed. 9th
ers are pending; it seems to be the
idea of many members that these
bills are for the relief of INDECENT
publishers. AS matter of fact ev-
cry one of them is founded on plain
common sense and public good. The
fact is that the average legislator
mind we say "average"-comes up to
new bill in this manner: why,
what's this? We never had any law
like this! I guess we can get along
all right without tive always have"
It's easier to kill bill than to pass
it-and usually safer, but it would
really be a relief to perceive that the
legislators can think a thing out all
alone and make a law without having
to be told by some leader just what
they ought and ought not to do. A
bill that could get through the house
and senate on its own merits would
be a curiosity indeed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Deaf Justice.
fphilndelnhla Public Ledger.l

( Philadelphia Public LEDGER
This story is related of an old time
Judge IN sullivan county, this state.
During session of court there was
so much talking and laughter going
on that the judge becoming angry
and confused shouted in great wrath:
silence. here! We have decided halt
a dozen cases this morning ana
have not heard n word OF one oil
them"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

The chief of police of Hoboken Is a
man of rare discrimination. He has
issued formal order forbidding the
use Of the terms lady" and gentle
man" in referring to the prisoners
commonly brought before his court.
Just what lady" or gentleman
is is largely a matter Of opinion. but
If there is any class Of people which
is not entitled to be so distinguished,
it is the class that ordinarily appears
in city police court. Those Of us
who like to be called men" and "wo-
men" will hope that the judge may
be equally careful about allowing the
use of these terms promiscuously.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Another State Official Wanted.
Isl InhnshurY Caledonian.l

st JUHIISUUIy OdIeHorIIoffI'I
Vermont could well afford to pay
man good salary to purchase sup,
plies for the state institutions, ana
the right man would save the state
his salary several times over every
year A state purchasing agent
would be worth more to the common
wealth than a whole board of railroad
commissioners, but the latter VIII
probably be retained and legislature
will adjourn without creating a pur-
chasing agent. But it's worth doing.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

An interesting question arose in
New Haven the other day and was
finally settled without convincing the
disputants. A Filipino student at the
Yale Forestry school applied for reg
istration as a voter; he was apparent
" Indifferent himself. but was egged
on by a Mr.. Troop, who demanded his
registration on the ground that he
was an American citizen. inasmuch as
the Philippines were part of the Uni
ted States. Registration was refused
by the board because the applicant
had never been naturalized- assistant
.rtor.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Pure Air the Watehword.
tRarra Telegram.1

In the report OF the state tubercu-
losis commission. just issued, there
occurs this significant sentence which
should be written in letters OF gold
in every household, Pure air. day
and night. summer and winter, at all
times and In all places. must be
preached to the people of Vermont
in such a way that they will awaken
to its Importance and make 1t part
of their lives. II ever we hope to free
ourselves from the scourge OF tuber-
culosis" Truer words were never
spoken
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

Another deer season is over and we
may reasonably expect to be dellv-
cred from the slush about the beau
tiful, almost human animals" that 1t
is such a shame to shoot. NO one
ever wanted to protect them except
to be eventually shot, and the only
question is shall We shoot them now
or wait? A deer is no more human
or pathetic than cow and because
some of us do not care to shoot them
is no reason why we should make
others uncomfortable about it. After
all it is quite as exciting and as hu-
name to shoot a large buck as TO chop
off a chickens head or knock a steer
down with an axe. DE gustibus non
est disputandum," which means let
them as likes that sort of thing do 1t.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

It is no disrespect to the late Sena-
tor Morrill,. to the city Of Burlington
or to the University OF Vermont to
admit frankly that we would rather
see that 100000 go into state sani-
torium for tuberculosis than into a
dairy school.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
The Worm Turns.
TSwanton Courier

If a few more of the really meri-
torious measures which the Vermont
Press association has caused 10 be
introduced into the legislature meet
the fate of the first one-killed with
but scanty consideration-it Is easy
to see what will become of the nu-
merous requests for free advertising
from different state institutions ana
commissions that are so constantly
coming to the papers of the state. II
this smacks of threat it is because
il is intended to.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

1t may prove to be true that New
Workers. have become so accustomed
to riding on the bumpers of the ele-
waited trains that they Will prefer
them to seats in the subway cars In
that case the new underground road
will probably be failure.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
How Uneivil to Morrow!
ISt. Johnsbury Caledonian.]

[St. JOhnsbury CaIedonlaH.J
Here's the Rutland Herald praising
Rev. George Washington Morrow for
his success in getting Rutland county
people to sign the pledge. IF man
like Morrow" says the Herald can
induce a few hundred to voluntarily
turn off the faucet. let us avoid the
seat of the scornful, and rather enter
the item up to his credit" That's all
right. too,I until somebody suggests
that Mr. Clement is bidding for the
prohibition vote in the coming cam
paign.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
A Christmas Tree Trust?
barre telegram

The slaughter of spruce trees for
Christmas has already begun. But
think of the foolishness of YER
mont farmers who are willing TO cut
and haul them for a paltry five cents
each. In the first place, many of
them ought to be allowed to grow and
become worth more dollars than they
now bring cents In the second place.
even for the purposes for which they
are now sold they are worth five
times five cents. And the farmers
might get that much IL they would
club together and demand It.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

The senate doesn't want any women
on the state commissions. Begin
taking in women and there won't be
enough appointments to go around
among the ex-senators. The plain,
every day horse sense of this bill has
been fatal to 1t before.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
And the Christmas Tree?


yermonters are for protection, first.
last and always as is evidenced by
the imposition OF state tax on the
foreign hunter. With a price on his
head the deer of Vermont Will be
more sought after than ever
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
counterfeitina the Genuine.

Foley & Co., Chicago, originated
Honey and Tar as a throat and lung
remedy, and on account of the great
merit and popularity of Foley's Hon.
ey and Tar many limitations are Of
fered for the genuine. Ask for Foley's
Honey and Tar and refuse any sub
stitute offered as no other prepara-
ton will give the same satisfaction.
II is mildly laxative II contains no
opiates and is safest for children and
delicate persons. Sold by All Deal
ers
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

Admiral Dewey Is said to have de-
clared himself for Roosevelt. Those
who have followed the admirars ca
reer have greater respect for his
Judgment on board ship than In mat
tiers political. His vote will count
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

The present legislature Is reported
as a temperate body OF men. Really
there can't be much temptation TO
drink In Montpelier now that the
town agency Is closed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
aProper Study Of Mankind"
fSt. Adams Messenger

1t will be a great gain for the moral
as well as the business aspect OF So
ciety in Vermont when all its towns
are thrown together in closer CON-
munity of interest than they can ex-
perience to-day, when the currents OF
the greater activity OF the state-at-
large begin TO flow through the ham,
let's and keep In constant circulation
an interchange of ideas and resources
that will gradually raise the average
conditions Of living to a higher level
all around.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
MATTERS OF OPINION.
Selected from the Editorial Columns
of Our Esteemed Contemporaries.
Ask Mr.. Graham.
tswaptdn Courier.l

Just what is the difference between
giving a voluntary committee OF pri-
vate citizens access TO the state au-
ditor's vouchers and allowing Mr..
Clement to see them?
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Should Do Something.

I4fVIItPVITOI III ST. .
A railroad commission so limited
as that Vermont now has is of little
use We seem to be facing TINS
proposition that the legislature
should give the board greater powers.
require a membership of practical
men, or abolish 1t.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Just as Everybody Expected.

Speaker Mortified goes on his even
way. netting out impartial justice to
all, showing special favors to none
land winning new laurels for his mod :
est and manly way of doing his whole
duty
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Obsolete, We Fear.


Sherlock Holmes has been em-
ployed by the administration TO find
out what this thing. the constitution,
that people are talking about. Is any
how. The president is curious TO see
opa
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

Senator Pierce and Representative
Fits are trying to get corner on
tree legislation: and II will be good
thing II they succeed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Dealing in Futures.

IBurIlnBtOn free FTesS.I
1t is quite unnecessary to dispute
the democratic contention that the
Philippines are not a paying invest
ment. OF a somewhat similar case
Wendell Phillips once remarked that
"a baby does not pay-at first"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04
Not an Even Chance.

Shortening the open season for deer
will make little difference in the
game supply. as most of the deer
shot are killed during the closed sea-
son. The open season gives the law
abiding citizen his chance with the
rest.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

The legislature is cutting down ex-
penses with the reverse English.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

There has been the annual crop of
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1904-11-04

Hennessey LeRoyle made a little
money and had lot of fun out of the
motto of his most successful play;
There's nothing as good as money;
no money as good as other peoples.
He might have paraphrased 1t, too,
and said: There's nothing as good as
business; no business as good as 9TH
er peoples"
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-09
orr WITH A coMErv WIDOW.
Former MeMinnviIls Pastor Resigns
Then Disappears.

Fresno. Cal. Aug. s.-Rev. A. l..
Platt. until few weeks ago pastor OF
the Christian church at Selma, has dis
appeared and so has Mrs. Allie john
son. comely widow. who was mem-
Der OF his congregation. and his con-
duct is now being looked into by the
state board Of directors.
Rev. NJ. Platt went to Selma with
his wife about a year ago from Me-
Mlnnville. ore. Not long after arriv-
ing there he met Mrs. Johnson. a
woman of much beauty. Their ac-
quaintance soon ripened into friend
ship that grew stronger and stronger
until at last gossip concerning the two
became SO prevalent that Platt re-
signed his pastorate and moved to
Santa Cruz.
Mrs. johnson visited in Santa Cruz
soon after. Rev. Platt left on the train
to accompany her to San Francisco
July rs, and that Is the last heard OF
either Of them.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-08-09
Heavy Storms in Colorado.

Denver, Aug. s.-specials from points
In southern Colorado tell OF the heav-
lest rain and windstorm that has
swept over that portion Of the state
in years. Floods caused considerable
damage to property Of all descriptions
and seriously interfered with the run
ming OF trains Nearly all lines lead
ing into the southern part Of the state
experienced washouts. From Colorado
Springs as far south as the New Mex
leo line and west to Salida the storm
held sway. Only meager details Of the
damage done have reached here be-
cause of the semi -demoralized condi-
ton Of telephone and telegraph wires.
on the continental divide near Buena
Vista snow fell and the deather turned
cold.
Two rockslides are reported to have
occurred between Durango and Silver
ton on the Rio Grande road