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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-28
Letter to The crosswe!I &C..

Dear Sirs: you sci! good many
things b. the gallon. Being decent
man, you give full measure.
Yoa know what we mean: :cu Know
that short weight and short measure
are common amOng-weN, We rope
there ara no short measures and
weights in your town.
Taere are, though Ribbons and
l4ces and trimmings, sold by the
dozen" measure nine or ten Yards.
There is no complaint, because they
all do it," You have the same plague
in your goods nearly everything,
canned or bottled. cheats in the 4uan
thy. Almost nobody gives full weight
in factory package.
We are cae of TIE almost hobcGles.
We sell paint, BY the gallon. to paint
vour bouse and our gallon i, just the
ssmc size as yours that you measure
vinegar with-23l cubic inches
Good paint too Devoe lead and
zinc--takes fewer gallons than mxec
paint and wears twice as long IS Lead
and OIL.
You own house. That's why We
are writing TO you.
Yours truly
81 F W Devoe q 60
p 81, p Dnrant sells our ua;ut
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Wreck Reported in Illinois.

Chicafgo', Sept, 26. "A wreck is re-
ported on the Burlington Railway
near Eimwood, Ills. The loss of
life, if any is not definitely knowp.
Eimwood, Ills, Sept. 26.-The
Galesburg Peoria passenger train piled
in the ditch at $50 o'clock this morn
ing by washout on the Chicago.
Burlington and Quincy tracks two
miles Of east of here. One person was
killed, three fatally injured and twen-
ty five passengers mere or less serious
lN ~
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Iananese AGAIN Demand Surrender.

Rome, Sept. 24.-According to a
telergam 70 the newspaper ltaha
Militaire from Cbefoo the japanese
commanders investing Port Arthur
have sent another demand for the sur
render of the city to General Stoessell.
The exterior forts, the telegram says,
are now all in the hands OF the Japa7
nese, while three CT the interior forts
have been wrecked by japanese sheAl
fire. Gen. Stoessell is expected to re-
fuse the demand for his surrender, III
which event. general assault with
more determination than ever been
employed heretofore will be begun to-
night.
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Lady curzon Better.

London, Sept. 27.-The following
bulletin giving Lady Curzon's condi-
tion was issued from Walmar castle
this morning. "Lady Curzon passed a
fair night with little natural sleep.
Her general strength has rot declin-
ed, but her condition is still critical
and she cannot be said to be out OF
danger.
London, Sept. 27.-The following
bulletin was issued this afternoon :
LADY Curzon maintained the
strength fairly we'll since this morn
ing. This is regarded as very hope
full sign.
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nesiqnation of Or. Mills.

The mc:abers Of the Presbyterian
church were made indeed SAD on last
Sunday morning when their 1auci: be-
loved pastor sent in his Litter OF re-
sicnation. 1t YVES read 20 the coagre-
CATION by the Rev. u. I. hall, who
was filling tie puloit that day. For
over twenty yea:s DR.. Mills has lived
in Camden, and endeared himself, ret
only 10 his own people. but to the
whcie sowr-faitbfClly arc lovingly
he has worked fc; the MatSer, and
now "iu obedience to Him. > 'hnush
the folded hands seem idle, Yet his
pecrle rejoice. that ne will still live
in Camden coming in and out
among them-ever doing good That
Goo aay restore him to heslth and
strength, is the earnest wish and pray
cr of his many friends. Camden
Chronicle
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THE WORST HORRORS Or
HlR 1T PORT ARTHul
Field Marshall Oyana Orders The
CAPTURE Of Stronghold at hny Cost
Fearful Carnage Will attend
Final assault.
Cholera Has Broken Out Among
Garrison and the Horrors OF
Pesti!ence is Added to Those
of Famine and Shot and
Shell.

Tien Tisn, Sept. 24.-It is reported
here that Field Marshall Oyama has
sent message to the japanese COM
manders of the forces about Port Ar
thur urging them to make desperate
effort to take Port Arthur within the
next three days so as to relieve fifty
thousand japanese troops which are
needed in the campaign against Gen.
K1ropatkin's army.
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Chicago. Sept. 2.-Work was resum-
ed this morning at the Pullman Com
pany and International Harvester Com
rany Manufacturing plants. which
arr the bigge>cir in Chicago. alters hrlet
period of ldlenesS. The Men resumed
work at reduced wages Both Com
pany's refused to deal with the I'm
ions. \ meeting of the Union will be
held in few days to map or plan
against the companies. The cut IN
wages was made throu.. ..hout the fac
tories, extending even to employees In
the office force.
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Entire Family Killed.

Gafney, Sept. 25.-A telegram was
received here yesterday announcing
the death of Mr. Lee Hill at Jellico,
Tenn, who was killed in al explo-
sion in a powder mill
The corpse was expected here on
train No. 40 last night. but instead
telegram was received stating that
the corpse. accompanied by Mr.. Scott
Hill, his father, Lee Hills wife and
four children and single sister, were
on the ill-fated Southern train which
was wrecked yesterday and that all
the parties were killed.
Tie corpses of all seven of the fam
lily are expected to arrive this evening
or tomorrow morning.
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BRITISH TORPEDO BOAT LOST.
The Chamois Wrecked off Grecian
Coast---CreW Saved.

London, Sept. 27.-The Office has re-
cieved a dispach stating that British
torpedo boat destroyer, Chamois has
been lost of the coast of Greece. All
on board we're saved.
London, Sept. 27.-The Chamois
was conducting speed trials when her
propeller blade broke and pierced the
bottom of the vessel which sank. Two
of the crew were injured.
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Gen. Kuropatkin to make any serious
attempt to hold Mukden. The Rus
sian army is concentrating at Lileng.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 26.-Gen.
Kuropatkin reports to the Gar rs tol-
lows: "The Japanese are increasing
their force at Beniapundzi to the
Eastward of Mukden. Skirmishes
have occurred in the valley Of the
Hun river aud at Inpu between Benla-
puazi and the railway. Large bodies
of the enemy are advancing at Tslan-
chani n the valley of the Taltse. -
General Sakaroff wires that during
the last, two OF three days tile Japa-
nese vanguard attempted to occupy
Kaoutoulin pass to the southeast of
Mukden, but the Russians were sue
cessful in repulsing the attack on the
south front ALI is quiet with the
exception of skirmishes between out
posts.
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Pounding Port Arthur to Pieces.

Rome, Sept. ga message from
Chefoo states that the japanese are
again bombarding Port Arthur today.
The losses of the attacking parties
have been insignificant owing to the
fact that the japanese fortify all posi-
tions as soon as captured and are not
employing infantry until the forts have
been almost dismantled by artillery
fire and can be taken by assault.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-28

Buffalo, n Y, Sept. 24.-WeI:er-
ing in blood and almost dead, Frank
Austin, a wealthy cold storage mar of
Medina. was found late last night in
his building by his son. 1t is believed
that an assault was made on him for
the purpose of robbery. Tue doctors
say he cannot live.
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PestiIence Warning Against Russians.

Kinchow, Manchuria, Sept. 24. "A
Russian naval officer here has receiv-
ed official advices that cholera has
broken out n Port Arthur and that it
is feared that the sickness. will become
epidemic. The situation in Port Ar
thur is desperate, with famine and
pestilence added to the fury Of the
japanese assault.
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The Advance on Mukdea.

st. Petersburg, Sept. 27.-General
Sakharof wires that the japanese force
on Sept. 25th advanced along the
ground between Mandarin roads and
the heights of Tounaitsi, Southeast
of Mukden. The movement which
was apparently e reconnaissance was
retarded by the Russian cavalry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-28

Augusta, Ga, Sept. 26.-On ac-
count of the scarcity Of hands and to
get cotton on the market early num-
Der of large planters III this section are
making arrangements to run day and
night forces IL the fields. They will
start tonight picking staple by moon
light. Pickers are exceedingly scarce
and to work only in day time keerstbe
staple in the field too long.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-28
Iaps Flankiag Russian Again Army.

St. Petersburg, Sept. 26.-Ofcial
dispatches received today indicate that
the japanese are preparing to carry
out an extensive turning movement
East of Mukdeu. Large force Of Jap
anese from Liso Yang are advancing
across the Taitse River.
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Heavy Losses at Port Arthur.

st. Ptersburg, Sept. 26.-UnconGrm-
ed reports received @day place the
Russian losses at Port Arthur on
Sept. 18th at LOO killed and 1000
wounded. From Sept. 10th to 22d,
the loss is estimated at 5, 500 killed and
wounded. The number of available
defenders now at Port Arthur gstimat-
ed at 80, 600.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-28
Nova Scotia millionaire Dead.

Halifax, N. S. Sept. 2s.-Hon. John
E.Stairn, Banker, the leading fnancier
of this city, president Of the Nova SEQ
tia Steel and Coal Company, died sud
deaIy at Toronto yesterday, aged 56.
His son Gilbert is at Harvard and is
the Nova Scotia scholar under the Ce-
Gil Rhodes scholarship plan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-28

Frankfort, Sept. 24.-At confer
epce Of Hamburg American and
North German Lloyd steamship Off
eiaIs todag it. was decided to reduce
che stserage rate from Hungary to
geE York TO two pounds.
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New York, Sept. s6.-James Saw
yer, Alias James Brown was held with
cut bail this morning by Magistrate
Mayor to await eStradition rapers
from South Carolina 1t is charged
that he attempted to set FIRE to an oil
mill valued at 5000, Geo at Florence, S.
c. three weeks ago. lie denies that
he is wanted
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-09-28
iap Blockade Runners Eyaae Russians

London, Sept. 24.-Private tels-
grams from Nagasaki report the safe
arrival there of two vessels loaded
with machinery for the the Toxic
arsenals. The machinery was shipped
from England. The Russian volun-
teer cruisers Smolensk and st. Peters
burg have been in South African
waters for days past for the purpose
of intercepting these vessels, they hav-
ing information as to the character of
the cargo and their destination.
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Don't Know He's Whipped Yet.

ST. Petersburg, Sept. 24-General
Kuropatkin reports under today's date
that he has received no news of seri-
Gus engagement Of any of his troops.
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Russians kay Fight ana Raa Aaaia.

s.. Petersburg, Sept. "a, 245 am.
The absence of detailed reports
from the seat OF war despite the i'm
portant character OF events that are
believed to be developing around Muk-
den. leads to the supposition that
kuropa.k!a may after all net serious
ly contest the japanese advance and
!.tbat TIE long expected battle at Muk-
den. may turn out to be merely q rear
!! quad action upon large scale
Gel. Sakharod reports that the Jap
anese army is moving from Bentsia-
:; patze towards Flu Pass, village six
Iilss northeast Ct Mukden and near
tee right banl, OF the Hun river. The
river as tbs point is saallow, and
probably for this reason the locality
has been selected By the Japanese for
crossing. If the Japanese succeed in
gaining q foothold at Fu Pass. Gen.
KUroratkin's position at Mukden will
he insecure, as the japanese will from
. thence be able 20 threaten the Russian
!! line Of Communications. Fu Pass is
only 20 miles north OF Ben,siaputze,
! but at the present rate Of progress the
japanese Will probably occupy four or
! tive days IL t1aversing it.
| The Russian force south Of Mukden
/ is believed to consist of only one army
corps, which is acting as a rear guard
and is not intended to offer serious
resistance to the japanese advance.
Nothing is known at the admiralty
of the reported sailing of the cruiser
Gromoooi out OF Vladivo>tok to cap
ture Japanese transport supposed to
! be sailing snip.
Berlin, Sept 24.-The Toxic CORES
pondent of the Ta2ebla!t reports that
Field Marshall Oyalna is driving the
Russians at Mukden northward aid
has succeeded in turning both Of Gen
Kuropatkins' fanks. The japanese
cavalry patrols have reached the vi
cinity of Tielipg pass. The Mukden
| cores ponde Mt of the same paper con
firms the report that both tta"ks have
been turned in tHhbattle near Mukden
ls has become iil$ Ss.blt. he says ioT
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-12-24

Il make no promise until we reach
home again. Then you may not wish
10 make the journey"
Little fear of that. / must BEE you
again, II only to tell you Of my luck
In cattle dealing. at which you showed
such scorn yesterday"
"Do not let us speak Of that. There
Is the Crown inn, and even II the
shade of the Princess Margaret does
not haunt It am pleased to see there
are people more substantial around Its
doors"
1T Is level with the times. The crown
is blotted from the signboard. although
some Of the old gliding shines through
the new paint"
1t was late in the afternoon before
they were on horse sgain, and they
logged down the road at an easy am
BILE. Newark was passed. but they did
not stop there longer than was neces-
sary to show their permission to travel,
for Newark had been a royal town,
garrisoned for the king and besieged
more than once. Armstrong had In
tended to stay the night there, but the
authorities showed some reluctance IN
accepting pass for two as convoy for
three, and 1t needed all the young
mans eloQuence and insistence on re-
spect for Cromwell's signature to get
old John past the barriers, so when
once this permission was granted he
thought 1t well to push on clear of the
place and risk the danger Of camping
out beside the road
His luck still stood his friend, and at
Srantham, some ten miles farther on,
as the sun was setting, they came to
the ancient archway Of the Angel.
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to be convinced, that her future action
would save the lives Of two men--Arm-
strong's not less than her brothers--
and SO she had come to look upon her
unsuspecting companion as her bench
ciary rather than her victim.
The day passed pleasantly enough
even If progress was slow. Armstrong
related many interesting or amusing
anecdotes Of the border, and the girl
came to the conclusion that life must
be anything but dull In that billy dis
trict. They partook of their noonude
meal at hospitable farmhouse, TOT
inns were few and mostly untenanted-
They learned that 1t would probably be
dark by the time they reached North
ampton. but thGre v'as new moon &c
light their way. They were of the
main line of travel and had the road
practically to themselves. At about
5 In the afternoon they heard the
tramping of squadron behind them
coming on at rapid walk. Armstrong
suggested that 1t would be well to draw
into the hedge while the troopers pass
ed, and this they did. The Scot SAT
easily on his horse, watching the some
what imposing oncoming, the breast
plates of the men scintillating in the
declining sun, which shone full upon
them. Suddenly Armstrong straight
e.ted and, unconsciously perhaps, his
hand grasped that of the girl beside
him.
"Have you ever seen CromwellY he
asked.
mo"
"That is he at the head Of the cav.
airy"
She drew away her hand and sal
there, scarcely breathing, fearful of the
approaching encounter, which now
could not be avoided. If Armstrong
were equally perturbed he showed nc
sign of 1t, and she admired his non,
chalance as she glanced momentarily al
him. But her eyes turned instructive
ly again to the leader Of the troops
There was something masterful in his
very bulk; he seemed a massive mar
on his huge horse; power personified
were horse and man. His unblinkine
eye faced the sun like an eagles, and
he came stolidly past them, looking
neither to the right nor the left. The
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nrm face was as inscrutable and as
ruthless as that of the sphinx.
DO you think he saw us?" she safe
after the soldiers had passed.
Saw u.s." echoed Armstrong. "Yes
every thread Of our garments. What
q man! God of war, how / should like
to fight himp
Il thought you admired him."
so / do, more than any other on
earth. If / had seen him before ]
doubt If l had been here"
Il understood you to say you met hin
at Corbiton."
MET him, yes, by dim candlelight
smooth and courteous. But / never
really saw him until now. You cannot
rightly judge a mana fighter, that Is
Until you have looked at him or
horseback. That man knows my bust
ness. For the first time since set
out doubt my success"
"Will you turn backT" she asked. her
voice quavering.
"Oh, no! I'm his Roland. If we do
not cross swords, well run race. and
may the best man win. But feel
strangely uncomfortable about the
neck"
He raised his chin and moved bis
bead from side 10 side, as II the
rope already throttlad him, Then he
laughed, and she gazed az him in fas-
cinated terror.
THAT man Is likely 20 defeat me,V DC
continued His plans are all laid, ana
already ! feel tho tolls Tightening
around nae, ! am satisfied be Knows
every move ! have made since ! lefi
nm The unseen Spy ~ on 10Y track
ana, Ny ny sword ~ rather olroum,
feni BIN dian rule fhe klngd0m. Wull
wAaprs yer WIS., Aow's fAe time ye
petq ilepl ny laa. W. fhe lgsl plaoo
!, aate eQi N through AQlulampiQp
Ilafs oleaTp
NNhgW
Nip ~ sou ~ oepeln 4 ollsl.
Rhnllf pm nhpre ~ hr palhnI IN
Ne'p'NNplQp 4hep lhe Question WI,
a'g lqp nlpaq paHN NJ OuQrdypF
tll|N NN 4lH }Qu Qnal
1881 flf n'f Qulsllqn Nlu le
N'nlNAiaWI'Nl
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cred So far as the London direction
is concerned. we defect from it tomor
row at Stamford and will rest, God
permitting us, at Northampton tomor
row night"
"Sir. your disquisition is most com
plete and satisfactory. If but a 1.-THE
of 1t had been given at Newark l would
have been saved a hurried journey
and you a cross examination. | give
you good night, and God be with YOU
Frances rose also when their visitor
had taken himself off.
you are something of diplomatist
Mr.. Armstrong, but l fear diplomacy
requires a touch of hypocrisy. Your
account of another mans pass did not
seem strictly accurate"
1T was true nevertheless. Every
word I said was true. l never even
limited the pass belonged to me-"
The girl laughed and held out her
hand.
. yet you cannot deny that he gath
cred wrong impression"
"Ah, that was his fault, otmine. But
! will be honest with you and admit al
once that bad direct falsehood been
necessary would have used IL. / was
determined not TO give him any name,
for the pass ] hold from Cromwell set
Manchester as the limit and we are
now south OF Manchester. ! would
have given Benton my name az York,
bet not az 0raDtham"
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We are within the region over which
the passport extends"
For the second time PROFOUND py
inquiries"
Then for the first time l return
them to you. Who are you? Whence
come you? Whittier are you bound,
and to what purposeY'
The man answered without the
slightest show of resentment against
what he must have known to be ar
intended impertinence.
II am Hezekiah Benton. humble
preacher OF the word, and, II need be,
q wielder of the sword. come from
Newark and purpose returning thither,
God willing, with more knowledge con-
corning you than you gave when you
passed the gate. If you are entitled to
hold this pass. you will meet no OBJ
struction within its limits. AS no per-
sons are named upon this paper, it Is
my duty to satisfy my superiors that
1t is not misused."
Pardon me. Mr.. Benton, but has 1t
not occurred to your superiors that II
General Cromwell had wished the
names known he would have set them
down as fully as his own?'
Hezekiah thoughtfully scratched his
stubbly chin and was evidently non.
plused by the view so calmly present
ed to him After turning the problem
in his mind for few moments, he re-
Piled;
Nevertheless you are travelling on
the London road. This pass reads Car
Isle to Oxford Newark is not on the
highway between these two towns"
Admirably reasoned, Mr.. Benton,
and envy those who have opportunity
Of hearing your discourses. They listen
to good logic, I stand warrant But
the apparent mystery is soon dissolved
This paper was written by his excel
lency at Corbiton Manor, in the county
Of Durham, at about this hour of the
night three days ago, what time, If ]
may SO put 1t, was the guest of his
excelleney at that place. If you will
bear the county of Durham instead Of
the county Of Northumberland in mind,
you will observe have taken the
quickest route to Oxford, when the
state of cross country roads Is consid-
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"HE buxom landlady of the
Angel remembered Frances
and her former visits to the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-03-16
MARKETS TODAY.
Kansas Weather Reports Again
Affect Wheat.
This Time 1t Is Only Rain
Predictions.
LIVE STOCK TRADE.
Cattle Are Lower, Natives
81 TO $4.15.
Hogs Are Also Abont Five
Cents Lower.


Chicago, March 6-WHEAT-Predic-
tlons OF rain or snow in Kansas and other
eral selling in wheat today The market
lacked support and in consequence the
sentiment was quite weak, both the May.
nearly cent compared with yesterdays
closing figures. The opening was weak
ing A@15c lower, at s71zce July was of
9sQ12c TO sc, at 92ssQ9215c to 925sc. There
was some demand from commission
houses, but the offerings were of suffi-
Gent quantity to force prices still lower,
May NAY deciiln f to 961sc and July to 923se
receipts of 1888 cars, against 250 cars a
year ago.
May sold off to $3.50. The close was weak
and near the bottom, with May showing
a net loss of &c. at $3.50. July was down
CORN-The weakness in wheat was the
dominating influence in corn. Although
shorts were fair purchasers, the demand
failed to check the declining tendency I'M
III the market had developed a decidedly
weak tone. Despite firm cables and small
receipts, opening prices were lower, May
being off 1sIssc, at 54Q5414c. and July
down !sQAc. at 51bG52c. May continued
sold off to 5lssQ5112c. Receipts were 100
OATS-Oats were easier in sympathy
with other grains and on a light volume
of trade. May opened &c lower, at 407kc.
After touching 41c, the price steadily de
lSQAc. lower. at sS7Bassc sold at s9as9Mc,
and then reacted to 3Sszq3S7sc. Receipts
We're 112 cars.
After selling off to 5s15c, May closed at
531s4537zc, a net loss of 11sa1Ac. July was
down 11a41ssc, at 501kQ505sc.
PROVISIONS-The weakness in grains
brought out considerable profit taking in
provisions, resulting in an easier tone.
Coverings by shorts checked the declining
tendency The opening on May pork was
121eQ15c lower, at $13.S712. After selling at
$3.50, the price settled back to 1880 May
lard opened 21zc lower, at s7.221k. and
steadied at $40. Ribs were off sc at the
WHEAT-Cash: No. red, 97cGs1. 0O No.
8 red, S5GS7c; No. 2 hard, 90Q93c; No. 8
hard, S5G91c; No. l northern, 97c0s1. 90;