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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21

the Faded Eye. the Red and Infiamed Eye, the Eye that needs care, relieved by Murine Eye Remedy. An Eye Tonic.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21

Mrs. C. l. Pegues and Miss Lida Mil hous. of Eleanor, are visitors to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21
Go. c. to Elect Kyser's Successor.

The Abbott Rifles, officially Company C. zno regiment A. N. G., has received orders for an election of a second lien tenant to succeed w. II. Kyser, who recently resigned the office. The date of the election has not been deter mined.
 On Friday night the first drill for the gold medal to be worn by the best drilled member of the Rifles will be held Tn the company's armory and the pubic Is invited to see the contest Lieutenant W F. Aycock and Sergeant B. K. craig will judge the drill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21

will be held in the Church Street Methodist Church, with a sermon by the pastor. Rev. A. L. Andrews. D. D. All Odd Fellows are invited to attend the services "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21
Fire Company Meets

The Phoenix Fire Company tonight. in annual election. chose the following off, cers:
 Ed Jones, foreman: W. L. Lsrden, first assistant foreman; Ike PanIanus second assistant foreman; R. c. Moran secretary. and F. c. Krebs. treasurer.
 Mir. Jones appointed a committee com sisting of himself w R. Walker and F. D. Karpe to appear before the Council and endorse the petition of Chief R. D. Walker of the fire department for better facilities for the department The fol- lowing members were appointed to nonI- nate In convention with delegates from the other companies: A candidate to sue ceed Chief Walker. whose term Of office will expire on May ?, Ed. Jones, W. R. Walker F. C. krebs, F. D. Karpe and Ike Paplanus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21

The many friends of Capt. Dan Fitz- patrick will regret to learn that he is still i'll at his home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21

Botanic BIood Balm tB.B.B.1 iS
 Pleasant and safe to take Thoroughly tested for 90 years. Composed Of Pure Botanic Ingredients. Strengthens Weak Kidneys and StomachS. cures Dyspepsia. Sold by all Druggists. Si. Per Large Bottle. .xith complete direction for home sample sent Free by writing Blood Balm O.. Atlanta. Ga. ls suit your ease, will be sent in sealed letter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21

OUR GuARANTEE.-Tak0 c large bottle of B0tanle Blood BaIm( | B.B. )as directed on label, and when inc right quantity Is taken cure ls NlIl pHomniM hA KflMnaAd Rlthont araument.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21
Personal and Local.

Miss Bettie Thomas Wiley. of Me- Kinney, Texas, who has been a guest at the home of her cousin, Hon. R. D.. Berry, returned home this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21
I. o. o. F. Anniversarv.

central Lodge of the Independent Order Odd Fellows will observe the Eighty-hfth Anniversary of the so- ciety on Sunday. Special services
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21

? H. F. Stevens. of Pensacola, is a
 popular, visitor to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21
Presence of Mind Prevents Fire.

With rare presence of mind. Mrs A. w. Cawthon, Jr., used a patent fire extin- guisher and ended a blaze that threatened at 7:3o this morning to destroy the Caw- thon home on Lauderdale Street
 A defective insulated electrical wire set fire to a lace curtain and in a moment q dangerous and growing blaze rapidly spread to the carpet and other easily in- fiammable materials in the room. Mfr. Cawthon was absent from home, but Mrs. Cawthon seized chemical fire grenade and bravely rushing into the room eK- tinguished the flames. The damage done was estimated to- be not more than $25.
 An alarm of the fire was sent to the fire department by telephone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21
Steele Discusses Convention.

oecIetary M. l.. Steele, of the State Republican Executive Committee, today announced that there would not be more tnan twenty-five or forty negroes In at- tendance at the State Convention of the republicans on May 10. He does not believe that there will be a large num- Der or negroes here to make a demon stration before the convention and says further that the delegations from the colored members of the party will hardly number over twenty-five or forty. The Repubiicans State Convention will be held in the City Hall on May 10 and the attendance will number about $50. There will be fun attendance on account of mittee and for the four delegateships to the Natianal Convention. The conven- ton will beyond all doubt endorse Presi- dent Roosevelt for another term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21

very intelligent and dresses well, denies vLsorously the allegations. It is charged that she went into local jewelry estap- nsnment and after looking at some dia- monds decided not to make any purchase. AIter she had gone from the establish ment, fine ring was missed. The police were notified and they have recovered the JeweL The police also received conn piaint From another establishment about q ring being purioined. The woman 9enles that she is guilty and will make pond Tor trial. Her husband was wired to come to Rirmin1ham
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21
The News of Selma.

of, the Legislature from Dallas County, and leading member of the bar in this State. Judge Evans died in 1850. three children surviving him. Just before the war, Mrs. Evans moved to North Caro- lima that her children might be educated and they remained thvere until after the close of hostilities. when she came back to Alabama. She moved to Selma a few years after the war, and had since lived here with her only surviving children
 Miss Mary Evans and Miss Kate Evans
 Mrs Evans was a member of the Epis- copal Church and one of the oldest mem- bers of St. PauIs Parish. For her checr- full disposition and noble character, she was loved by all. Hers was a long and useful life and her death brings sorrow to her family and friends and loss to the community.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21

2. J. w. Lovett, of orrville, was
 town today. # .4--4s-a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-21
ANN1sToN RIFLES NO MORE.

L.. P. Dawson. of Minter, is in the rffy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
LYRcHEO IN DORCHESTER.
Second Negro Killed by the Mob
Within Six Weeks.

st. Georges, Dorchester county,
Jan. 15.-!Another negro has paid the
penalty of his crime at the hand OF a
cool but determined mob of men in
this. the baby county of Dorchester,
within the past six weeks.
Last Tuesday evening negro by the
name of General Lee'' attempted to
enter the house of lady in the town
of Reevesville, about Eve miles from
this place, but was frightened away
by her screams. Her screams brought
a crowd of men and. after search
was made pair of brass knucks was
found, which the fend had dropped on
running away. He escaped and was at
large till Wednesday evening, when
Constable Minus arrested him and was
bringing him to the Jail here, when he
was stopped by a crowd of men. who
demanded the prisoner at che point OF
guns.
Rumors were current yesterday, but
your correspondent could not get the
particulars, and up to this writing
reports are very meagre.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
GOOD PROOF.
What Better Evidence Can
Residents Of Sumter De-
nand ?

There must be large measure Of merit IN
any article which is endorsed by many Of
Sumters foremost citizens. Read this state
ment made by her leading dentist
B. B. Breeden. the well-known dentist OF 4
y. Main street says: II have used Doans
Kidney Pills and experienced relief through
them. think they are good and cheerfuily
recommend them to those suffering from kid
ney complaint and its effects. such as back
ache and difficulty with tie kidney sccre-
tions. They seem to have a direct. immediate
and permanent action upon the Kidneys. My
back caused me considerable trouble and
misery which was aggravated by standing ON
my feet much. Ny back became tired and
panied me greatly across the loinS. obtain
ed a box of Doan'> Kidney Pi!s at Dr.. A. J.
ChinaS drug store and since using them [
fnd my back does not trouble me al all.
though 1t is some months since used the
pills
For sale by all dealers. Price, 30 cents. Jos
ter-Milburn Co. Buffalo \. y. sole agents
for the United States
Remember the name noan's-and take no
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
BUILDING and LOAN COMPANIES.
MIR. Whaley Has introduced Bill
Regulating the Assessment of
Taxation Upon Such
Corporations.

During the past year there was lot
of stir on account of the effort to col
lect taxes from building and loan
companies. The comptroller general
Hon. A. ". Jones, issued instructions
to county officials that building and
loan companies must be taxed, and a
great hue and cry was raised. 1t was
declared that this would work hard
ship on the companies.
Mr.. Jones was not desirous OF work
ing hardship. but he vas carrying
out the letter of the law as interpreted
by the attorney general. Mr.. Hazard
of Georgetown had written that dis
elimination was being shown in the
State, that some companies were be-
ing taxed while others we're not. The
matter was referred to the attorney
general, and, acting upon the latter's
advice, Mr.. Jones proceeded to apply
the law to all such companies and
associations
In Charleston. where there are a
score Of such concerns, the matter
was of great consequence, and Mr.. E.
S. Whaley, of the Charleston delega-
tion has introduced bill seeking to
strengthen weak places in the present
law. Mr.. Whaley's bill provides:
"That upon all full paid and fully
matured or partly matured stock in
any building and loan association in
corporated under the laws of this
State, or incorporated under the laws
of any other State or territory, and
doing business within this State, and
upon which annual, semi-annual,
quarterly or monthly cash dividends
or interest shall be paid, there shall
be assessed and paid tax equal to
that required to be paid upon personal
property by the general tax law of the
State. And every such domestic and
foreign corporation shall annuity make
returns to the county auditor of the re-
spective counties Of this State, at the
times returns for taxes are requir-
ed to be made. of the amount of it's
stock outstanding entitled to receive
such dividend or interest, provided
that in the case of foreign corpora
tions, the amount of it's stock held by
residents of this State entitled to re-
ceive cash dividends or interest, shall
be specifically reported to such county
auditors for assessment and taxation as
herein provided, the holdings of such
resident stockholders, provided, how
ever, that nothing in this act shall
be taken to require payment Of any
tax upon any matured stock Of build
ing and loan associations upon which
periodical payments are required to
be made or upon such stock after it
has matured and is in process of pay
ment. ''-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
The Russo-japanese Crisis.

The man who judges things by
weight, bulk and dollars may well
wonder at Japanese temerity. To Jap
an, with her 147. .0o0 square miles, the
annexation of Korea, with $1,000
souare miles, means what the annexa-
tion OF Mexico would to the United
States. To Russia, with S,666, 600
square miles, it means less than
Southern California to US.
Though Japan has only one-third
the population OF her rival she pub
fishes as many books every year; and,
despite the concentration Of her popu-
lation, which permits Of the wide
circulation Of her city dailies, she
publishes as many newspapers. Ehe
percentage Of her people who can read
and Wr;5e is about equal to that OF cur
own New England States. In schools
and colleges she has 5, 600, 600 pupils
and students, or one in every nine of
the population, where Russia has
only one in every thirty-fve. In fact,
Japan, with her 1900, 900 people,
probably has more subjects who can
read and write than R:ssia with her
l40, eco, coo. The Russians have given
nothing to mechanical progress. but
have used its products, the railroad
and the rifle, to carry them almost to
the doorway of Peking. The reforma-
tion awakened in Japaz. the spirit Of
benevolent assimilation, and 8
realization that she must have more
room for her growing population or
perish. In '94 and 80, thanks to mod
ern methods. Japan occupied Korea
and the Liao-tung Peninsula, and had
Peking at her mercy, when Russia,
France and Germany stayed her hand.
Both nations, then, are borrowers.
Their arsillery, their men-of-war and
their field telegraphs are no more a
part of their OWE development than
the Creusot guns, which pounded the
British in South Africa, we're Of Boer
civilization. Not since the Turks carv-
ed their way as far as the walls Of vi
emma, has an Oriental race presumed
to meet q Northern race on its own
ground. Every bizarre element thas
appeals either to the ear or to the eye
enters into those negotiations upon
which depends the nomentoUs ques-
tion Of whether the Pacific shall be a
Slav lake or not.-Collier's Weekly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
Murder of Young Howell.

Columbia, Jan. 12.-Some hunters
this afternoon discovered the body of q
young man lying in small branch
short distance from this city. The
body proved to be that Of young
Howell, who disappered from his
home on Christmas Eve. He was
murdered and the axe with which the
deed was done was found near by.
Howell had been struck from the rear
on the crown Of his head, which was
crushed. The body was not much
decomposed and recognition was easy.
Howell went out with negro to cut
holly bushes. The negro returned
without him and reported that Howell
had gone to his home. The negro is
unknown in the city and has LETT.
There is at present no clue to his
whereabouts. HowelPs body was
brought to the city and al inquest
will be held tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
Trolley and Train Collide.

Detroit, Mich. Jan. 15.-Ar east
bound Michigan line car, carrying a
heavy load of passengers hurrying
home at the close of the day, was
struck by Grand Trunk passenger
train this evening at Gratiot avenue
and Dequindre street. More than
thirty-four people we're injured, the
heavy double truck car being carried
200 feet down the track from the point
of collision and being almost demol-
ished Every ambulance in the city
was hurried to the scene. Seven Of
the injured were conveyed to the
hospitals and twenty-seven were taken
to their homes. No one was killed,
though sog1e of the injured are in
very serious condition and may die.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
Ancient and Modern Advice
About How to Acquire Wealth.

The ancient sages' "sure road to wealth"
was "be temperate in all things, be econ
omical always Modern life, with its
rush methods in business requires that
keep healthy" be added to the old adage.
Everybody knows how to be temperate
and mcst people how to be economical,
but few know now to keep perfectly
healthy. Overeatirg, irregular habits neg
lect. etc de,ange the stomach, liver, and
bowels. ceusing Indigestion, torpid liver,
constipation. etc. Rydales Tablets are ma
lures best ally when such conditions exist.
The S.o;nacit Tablets will digest your food,
strengthe;l 7o"r digestive organs and cure
your Indigestion.
The Liver Tablets will arouse your liver,
stimulate your bowels and establish reg
ular. healthy habit. Rydale's Tablets
nsure good health. All dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
SMALLPOX IN WILMINGTON.
One of About Five Hundred Clerks
in Railroad Omce Breaks Out
With Disease.

Wilmington. N. G., Jan. l2.-Ihe
discovery this afternoon OF a Mid,
but well developed case of smallpox,
IN the department. of the auditor OF
freight receipts in the general Office
building of the Atlantic Coast Line
here, where upwards Of 800 clerks are
employed, is causing some uneasiness.
The pasient, A. N. Hilburn, who,
with his rooom- mate, Il. j. Beers,
have been sent to the pest house out
side the city limits. Hilourn is a
native Of Albany Ga, and spent
Christmas there, where smallpox IS
said TO be prevalent. he had been
sick a week upon his return to
Wilmington, and had been at work
only an hour today, when the presence
zof an eruption on his face led to an
Investigation by DE-. j. G. VESSEL, OF
the Coast Line relief department.
Over hundred clerks in the single
room, where Hilburn worked, were
at once vaccinated. and the place
The Y. M. C. A. rooms, where a
number of young men, including
Hilburn lodged were also fumigated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
GEN. STEPHEN D. Lee.
Brief Resume OF the Services of
the Gallant South Carolinian
in the War for Southern
lndeDsndance.

The recent death of Gen. James
Longstreet leaves Gen. S. D. Lee, of
Mississippi, the ranking survivor of
the long list of Confederate generals.
Gen. Lee is at present a member of
the Vicksburg National Park commits
sion, position which he accepted
several years ago on resigning the
presidency Of the Agricultural and
Mechanical College at Starkville
Gen.. Lee is also president of the
Historical Association and president
of the board of trustees of the depart
ment of archives and history at the
present time. He has always. taken
special intrest in historical matters and
has contributed greatly to the success
of the recent historical movement in
that State. His home is at Columbus.
Gen. Lee was born in South Carroll
ma and moved to Mississippi after the
war. He graduated from West Point
and entered the artillery at of the
service. He was captain at the begin
ming of the war and commanded the
artillery Of Beauregard's army at the
bombardment of Fort Sumter. He also
was in command in the same branch
at the first battle of Manassas, and
was soon afterwards promoted to the
rank. of brigadier general for gallant
conduct on the field. He was after
ward promoted successfully to the
rank of major and lieutenant general.
Gen. Lee saw much active service
during the war. During the siege of
Vicksburg he was in command of
division. He checked Sherman's ad-
vance at Chickasaw Bayou, a feat
which was regarded as gaining a de-
cided advantage for the Confederates.
During the latter part of the war ne
was in command of the department of
the Mississippi and took prominent
part in the campaign in the northern
part of the State. He is believed to
be the youngest man advanced to the
rank he attained on the Confederate
side.
Moving to Mississippi after the war
he engaged for time in planting. He
represented his district in the State
Senate in 1878, and was chosen presi
dent of the Agricultural and Mechani
cal College on it's organization in 1880.
The success of that institution is due
largely to his administration on.-Hous-
ton Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20

the Confederacy, Children of the Con-
federacy, Confederate Veterans camps
from Georgia, Alabama, South Caro-
lima and other Southern States: Veter-
ans from the Soldiers Home; Daugh-
ters of the American Revolution, posts
of the Grand Army Of the Republic,
and the procession was ended with a
long line Of private citizens.
Among the Veterans were seen some
who insisted on Joining the march,
though their progress was slow and
crutches were needed old men, brok-
en- with the weight of years, came
from long distances to join their trib-
utes with others to the dead COM
mander. The tbrong that watched the
procession numbered nearly twenty
thousand, and included strangers from
distant cities and States.
The ceremonies at the grave were
simple. AS the body was lowered into
the earth a squad from the 5th Geor-
gia infantry fred three volleys and
taps were sounded. Prayer was offered
by the Rev. W. G. Woodbridge, pas
tor of Gen. Gordon's church at Kirk
wood, his So uburban home. The hymn,
"Nearer, Ny God, to Thee" was
played by the 9Th regiment band, and
this was followed with prayer by
Chaplain Jones. Flowers were strewn
over and about the grave, almost hid
ing the casket in the grave from the
sight of the family, who stepped to
the edge of the grave to take final
look before it was closed. They then
withdrew to their carriages. and the
benediction was pronounced by the
Rev. Mr.. Woodbridge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY. JANUARY 90. 1904.

send her Black sea fleet through the
Dardanelles is confirmed authoritative
y here, and it is also asserted that
Russia viii! renew the application and
press for Turkish consent. Germany's
attitude, as at the time the four un-
armed Russian torpedo boat destroyers
passed through the straits, September,
1892, is that she has no concern in
the matter.
The British government is believed
here to have identified itself more
fully week by week with the japanese
position, until now Great Britain is
almost as deeply committed as Japan.
The position in which Great Britain
now stands, according to the view
taken of the situation here, has i'm
pressed and is impressing the Russian
statesmen. The readiness with which
the United States associated herself
with Japan in pressing for the signature
of the commercial treaties with China
is another fact ontributory to the
feeling in St. Petersburg that this
is not the moment to fight. The
decision for war or peace now rests
with the czar's lvisers, and symptoms
are visible here that the decision will
be peace, largely by admitting Japan's
demands. The skill Japan has shown
throughout the negotiations excites ad-
miration at the German foreign Office.
GREAT BRITIAN,S POSITION.
London, Jan. 15.-The report pub
lished in the United States by news
paper agency to the effect that the
British government had notified Japan
that any attempt of the Russian Black
sea feet to pass the Dardanelles would
be checked by decisive action, is un-
true. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne
today expressed disbelief that Russia
had any intention to send a feet
through the Dardanelles, adding that
it would be an obvious breach of
treaty in which Great Britain could
not possibly acquiesce.
FABIAN TACTICS.
London, Jan. 15.-The Daily Mall s
Seoul correspondent cables an inter
view with M. Pavlo, the Russian min
lister to Corea, who said: Russia will
refuse to agree to the opening Of Win,
and will protect Corean sovereignty
at all costs. Russia would regard the
landing of japanese troops in Corea as
an unfriendly act and would defend
the independence of Corea against
pagan invaders.
In this same interview Minister
Pavlof declared: "The Russian feet
will not fight. Fabian tactics will be
employed and Japan will defeat herself
in short period Of being on war
footing.''
THE JAPANESE REPLY PRE-.
SENTED.
St. Petersburg, Jan. 15.-The jap
anese minister, NJ. Kurino, today de-
livered the Japanese reply to the
foreign Office here. The reply is now
under consideration here.
The Russian foreign Office says the
present stage of the negotiations is an
advance on previous stages, in certain
respects. The two governments had
approached an understanding in some
points but not on others. Hopefulness
reigned today in many quarters where
pessimism had hitherto prevailed.
Conservative opinion holds that
while the prospect of peace is better
than ever, the end cannot be predicted
with certainty, particularly the man
ner in which a settlement can be secur-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-20
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