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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
a FAMOUS DlSpEH1lRY eAsE.
Hard Fight of Citizens of Williams
burg County to Keep County
Free of Muisances.

Newberry, March l9.-Messrs. W.
l.. Bass, of Lake City, and ". j. Shipp,
attorneys, representing certain parties
in Williamsburg county, appeared be-
fore Chief Justice I. J. Pope at
chambers here this morning in the
famous Lake City and Scranton dispe1-
saries' case, asking for a stay of the
operation of the dispensariss at Lake
City and Scranton until the case has
been decided by the Supreme Court.
Mr.. W. F. Clayton, of the Florence
Bar: was represented by Messrs. j. Y.
Culbreath and ]. H. Hunt, of tie
New berry Bar, who appeared for tie
board of control. Quite an interest
ing argument of about two hours was
made upon the question at issue, the
sole q0estion being whether the dispe1-
saries should be allowed to sell whis-
key until the case is decided by the
Supreme Court. Chief Justice Pope
reserved his decision, which in all
probability will we filed in few
days.
The case is interesting and has been
hard fought. Aout eighteen months
ago the board of control gave notice
that it would establish dispensaries il
Williamsburg county. It seems that
the law requires that twenty days
notice of such intention be published.
and provides that if majority of the
citizens present a petition within
twenty days after the publication Of
said notice the board shall not estab-
lish the dispensaries.
It appears that the citizens involved
in this case attacked the constitl-
tionality of the dispensary law. tie
case being carried before Judge
Dantzler, and an appeal being taken
to the Supreme Court. The Supreme
Court held the Act to be contsitu-
tional. Pending the litigation the
board of control suspended the estab-
lishment of the dispensaries in oues-
tion. This year, acting under their
former intention, the board of control
established the dispensaries at Lake
City and at Scranton. Citizens, IL
cluding Morris and others, fled
complaint against the board of control,
alleging, inter ALA, that a majority
Of citizens opposed the dispensaries
The case went before Judge Purdy at
chambers, the complaint asking for
perpetual injunction and That an order
be issued suspending the operations of
the idspensaries, until the case was
heard on its merits. Judge Puroy
held that under the showing made tie
plaintiffs were not entitled to the in
junction. and the plaintiffs gave notice
Of appeal. and appeared this morning
before Chief Justice Y. J. Pope ask.
'ng for stay of operations OF the dis
pensaries until the case is heard in
the Supreme Court. AS stated TIE
arguments were heard and the deci-
sion reserved.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Exterminatina the Moros.

Manila, March 19.-News of an i'm
vortant military engagement has Just
been received from Cottobato, capital
of the province of Mindanao.
On March Z detachmenrs OF the 11th
and 23rd infantry, Troor.B, Of the l4th
cavalry, and Gately's battery, in all
$50 strong under command of Gen:
Leonard Wood, attacked and captured
the Gotta (fort) which was held by the
Datto Ali, who resisted the anti ti-slave-
ry Law. His defensive works were de,
stroyed and their abandonment forced
by the accurate fire of the battery.
Two thousand Moros made their re-
treat with loss of one hundred. The
Americans sustained no losses.
Twenty four cannon, forty-six Ian
tacas native artillery and a large
quantity of ammunition we're captured
and the Notifications reduced.
Major Truitt and Capt. NfacCoy pur-
sued and captared the Datxo Iybangun
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Earthquake in New England.

Boston, March 2l.-Reports received
from various parts of New England
indicate that an earthquake shock
was felt this morning in nearly all
sections of New England, and the
maritime provinces. The extent and
severity of the disturbance is. said by
astronomers to show it was the most
remarkable in twenty yeras.
The motion of the earth was most
violent apparently in Eastern Maine,
where from three to seven distinct
shocks were felt. Bar Harbor noted
seven shocks of a violence sufficient to
cause the fire alarm bell to strike
several times. calais, Maine. report
ed that buildings were rocked so as to
shake pictures from the walls. From
this point to Hartford. Conn, includ-
ing all parts of New Hampshire and
Vermont, as well as Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island, the trembling of
the earth was noted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
GENERAL WOOD CONFIRMED.
Five Democrats Voted In His Fa-
vor-Long Contest.

Washington, March 18.-By the ac-
tion of the senate in executive session
today Gen. Leonard Wood became a
major general. taking the rank from
Aug. s. 1903, the Gay President Roose-
veelt made the promotion. The con-
test against his confirmation has been
notable one, beginning soon after
congress convened in special session,
and continuing until today when a
vote Of 45 to 16, the nomination was
confirmed. The late Senator Hanna
was recognized as the leader of the
forces opposed to Gen. Wood, and had
it not been for his death before the
disposition of the case, it is conceded
that the vote would have been much
closer. It has not been believed at
any time since the contest opened,
however, that the fight against confr-
nation would have been successful.
Only two Republicans remained in the
minority. They were. Senator. Scott,
a member Of the military affairs COM
mittee, who opposed the nomination
while 1t was pending in the commit
yteegand Senator Kittridge.
Five Democratic senators voted
with majority in favor Of conhrma-
tion. They were Senators Cockrell
and Pettus, who as members Of the
military affairs committee, heard all
the testimony offered against Gen..
Wood, and Senators Patterson, Clarke
of Arkansas, and Dubois. The mega
tive vote on the con6mation was as
follows:
Bacon, Berry, Blackburn, Clark
Mont. J. Culbersou, Gibson, Latimer,
McCreary, McLaurin, Mallory, Mar
tin, Money, Newlands, Simmons, all
Democrats; and Klttrioge and Scott,
Republicans.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Estimate of Worlds Cotton Crop.

Washington, March 20.-The worlds
cotton crop for 1902-03 is estimated
by the department of agriculture at
II, l79, 765 bales valued at $3.50, 0S2, 45l.
This is based on the latest data avail
able, the figures in most instances re-
presenting the cotton appearing in
commercial channels. With the excep-
tion OF 2,6S7.S13 bales of the East In
dia crop, which averages 400 pounds
per bale, the bales are Of an average
weight of 500 pounds. The total IN
cludes estimates of the Chinese and
Corean crops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Letter to Perry Moses.
Sunater, S. C.

Dear Sir: Lead-ald-oil is not good
na;nt: don't wear; the rule is, as ev-
cry one knows, repaint in three years.
Deyoe lasts six, in the same way
aalow wide margin in all such state
rnents. What does it mean. to last:
Ys means the same with both.
As to covering: that's another.
Here's an instance.
MI. J. J. Hall. Sheffield, Pa, paint:
ad Swo houses, lead-and-oil; took 4e
Last summer bought 40 gallons De;
yoe for the same two houses; returned
sG gallons. 20,
The paint, that covers. lasts; It's
sl1 paint, true paint, ano fuH-measare.
rooa paint; tie lead wants zinc
F,etSar pains Deyoe.
ss7.ra &rr1
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

Victoria, 3. c., March 2o.-On sbe
steamer Shawmut, which arrived here
today, were 800 native Fiiipiacs
bound for the St. Louis Exposition in
charge of DR.. Hunt, former Governor
of the province of Northern Luzon,
and MI. Healy. The party includes
Vizcainos, Tingallas, Igorrotos, thead
hunters from the mountains of North
ern Luzon, Negrados and Negritos,
with all their native outfit. Three Of
the party were dying when they reach
ed here, owing to the confinement
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
THE COTTON BULLS FAILURE.
SulIy Offers TO Pay His Creditors
40 Per Cent. Cash, Balance
in Two fears.

New York, March 2l.-After confer
ences OF creditors of the assigned firm
of Daniel J. Sully & Co., lasting
several hours this afternoon and even-
ing, it was announced tonight that 20
definite settlement had been arrived
at, but that things were in q fair way
of arrangement. It was said that Mr..
Sully had made proposition to his
;creditors to settle, contingent upon
the acceptance of which be had offered
to give them their choice of assignees,
but that this proposal failed of in
mediate approval and that another
meeting would be held.
Late tonight Mr.. Sully, after coa-
sultation with his counsel, issued the
following statement:
"We met committee of the creGi-
tors of Daniel j. Suuy g. Co.. this
afternoon and submitted to them a
proposition for the settlement of the
affairs of that firm, which, if carried
out, will, we believe, secure to the
creditors payment of their claims il
full and offered, If that settlement
should be accepted by the creditors, to
cooperate with them in placing the
affairs of the firm in the hands Of per-
sons admitted acceptable to all inter
ests.
"We have heard that this PROPOSE
tion was received in favorable spirit
and that if certain legal technicalities
can be arranged it will probably be
accepted. At the moment we are delay
ing action, awaiting q solution Of
these legal questions by the counsel re-
presenting the various interests con-
cerned." "
1t was understood at the afternoon
meeting of creditors the names Of
David Miller and Evans R. Dick had
been considered AS permanent as
signees. Mr. Hoadley, Sully's assignee,
did not withdraw and was not at his
Office all day.
At the creditors meeting fully Sc
men were present, among them being
Cbas. G. Gates. John c. Latham, R. J.
Soils, W. D. Springs of j. H. Parker
& Co., the latter said to be the largest
creditor of Sull's firm, Henry Hentz
and George Bailey.
Within a few minutes it was an
nOuUC0Q GildG q GtSC VI 14SC AoeA
been named to confer with Sully to
find out what he had to say to the
creditors. When the meeting finally
adjourned after the committee had re-
ported, all present declared that they
had been pledged to secrecy. Presi-
dent McDougall said that there would
be another meeting, but would not say
when.
1t was understood that the confer
ence had received an offer from Sully
for settlement, the terms heing report
ed as 40 per cent. in cash on claims
and 60 per cent. in notes covering two
years and that there was difference
of opinion in regard to the acceptance
of the offer. Mr.. Sully said that be
hoped to resume very shortly. Mr..
Cutcbeon, counsel for Sully, sac a
statement of assets and liabilities as
being prepared in Mr.. Sully's otiioe
but that it was doubtful if it could he
finished today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

pondent Of the Daily Chronicle at New
Chwang says: 81 was arrested while
attempting to leave yesterday" The
correspondent says it is reported that
a japanese squadron arrived at the
mouth of the Liao river on Saturday
night and landed a party, which. after
accommodating, re-embarked.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Japanese Fleet Under Repairs.

Paris, March 22.--The correspondent
of the Figaro at Rome says that the
japanese legation there announces that
repairs to the japanese fleet are &C
lively proceeding, in order that the
vessels may be ready to meet the Rus
sian Baltic feet. The battle ships
Mikasa and Hatsuse and the armoEed
cruiser Iwate are in dock, as are also
several cruisers and torpedo boats. 1t
is intended, according to the iuforma-
tion received from the Japanese lega-
tion, to have the fleet in perfect condi-
tion by the end of June, and, there
fore, further BON bardments of fortified
places are improbable. especially as
the artillery equipment OF several OF
the battle ships is being changed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

Houston, Texas, March 2l.-John
Maynard, a negro, was found hanging
to a telegraph pole today at Mont
gomery Station, on the Santa re
Railroad, about one hundred miles
from Houston. Maynard had confess
cd that he was one of party Of negroes
VITO had beaten and robbed a number
of railroad laborers, one Of the victims
afterwards dying. Other arrests have
been made and feeling is high.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

Chicago, March 20.-Fire tonight
DESTROYED the Union Traction Com
pany's car barns at Division street
and Western avenue, causing loss of
$50, OCO. Five of the company's en-
ployees. who were fighting the flames
before the fremen arrived, were i'm
prisoned in the burning structure by
falling roof and all we're painfully
burned before they could be rescued.
More than fifty street cars were bum
ed. The building was 250 feet long
and 200 feet wide. This is the second
of the Union Traction Compauy's
barns to burn within week and both
fires are believed to have been Of in
cendiary origin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

The Highlander, the river steamer,
that has been secured to make regular
4rips be. yeen Columbia and George
tawu. reached Columbia Sunday on the
first trip. The boat is 136 feet long.
% feet wide, and can carry l23 tons OF
freight.
Gov. Hayward has appointed John
j. Goodale. auditor Of Kershaw county
to succeed ". r. McCreight, deceased.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

Preston Fortune, a negro linens an
IN the employ of the Columbia Water
Power Co., was instantly killed Sun
day morning while at work at the top
OF an electric power line pole in Colm-
bia, by catching hold Of q live wire.
Spartanbayg. March 19.-Mr:
Andrew Carnegie has donated SIG, GOO
FOR the erection OF library building
Tor Converse college. President Pell
nf that institution has been in cores
pendence with the multi-millionaire
and the above is the result of this cor
rsspcndence. The library building has
for some time been planned and its
necessity has been proven BY the ab.
sence of building devoced to this pur-
pose at college where there is such a
large enrollments.a as at Converse.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Ex-Mayor Grace Dead.

New York, March 2l.-Former Mayor
VIM. R. Grace died of pneumonia to-
day at his residence in this city. He
was in the I'D year.
He was elected mayor Of New York
in 1880 on the Democratic ticket and
was again elected in 1884. He has
been noted for his philanthropies.
During the famine in Ireland he con-
tributed large sums to the relief of the
stricken peasantry. Mr.. Grace was
born in Queenstown.
In 1890 his firm, w. r. Grace 6 Co.,
effected settlement of the debt of
the Peruvian Government, amounting to
$40, 600, 600. He was director in
many banks and steamship companies
and other commercial enterprises. His
wealth is estimated at many millions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

Dublin, March 20.-The German
bark Mona collided with the English
bark Lady Cairns of Dublin Bay this
morning. The Lady Cairns sank in a
few minutes. Her crew Of TWENTY
two were drowned. The Mona, which
was much damaged, was assisted into
Dublin harbor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

Paris, March2 1.-Foreign Minister
Delcasse has received copy Of Secre-
tary Hays dispatch from United States
Minister Conger, at Pekin, containing
China's assurances of the unprovoca
tive action to be taken By her against
either Of the belligerents. The authori-
ties here have no doubt that China is
ready to give assurances, but they con-
slider that the conditions on the Man
Churian frontier are somewhat as vari-
ance with the assurances 1t is held
that Gen. Kuropatkin's plans for a
defensive campaign have given unusual
Importance to China's activity. Il
the Russians had taken the aggressive
near the coast, it is said the war
would probably have been short and
decisive, but as Gen. Kuropatkin's
campaign is based upon awaiting the
enemy at Hardin and Mukden, it is
held that this completely changes the
military situation, requiring the Japa
nese to push inland, thus giving up
their strong naval support. AS their
land forces are limited for an invasion
of Manchuria it is the belief in high
quarters here that they will increasing
ly feel the need of auxiliaries. It is
not believed that Japan will openly
seek the aid of China, but that China
will gradually be drawn in by Gen.
Kuropatkin's tactics of remaining on
the defensive in the interior Of Man.
churia
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

London, March pa number of
rumors are printed in the newspapers
here this morning, but they must be
accepted with great reserve.
The Daily Telegraph's Toxic CORES
the japanese occupation of Port Arthur
after a combined land and sea attack
Saturday and Sunday. 1t is asserted
that division of japanese landed on
the Liao Tung peninsula Saturday and
engaged the Russians near Port Arthur
while the feet bombarded from Satur-
day evening until Sunday morning.
The same correspondent reports a
sharp encounter at Chyong Syong (on
the Yalu river, about 80 miles north
east Of Wiju)) in which the Russians
lost 600 in killed and wounded
The Daily Chronicles Shanghai cor
respondent hears from New Chwang
that the Japnaese crossed Tatung pass
40 miles from Hal Cheng and that
collisions occurred with the Russians.
Reports from Seoul and Toxic are to
the effect that Marquis Ito has arraug-
ed to lend 1000, 600 yen (s2, $50, 0o0) to
Corea on easy terms.
According to The Standards Tien
Tsin correspondent. China is appeal
ing to the powers for an extension Of a
year in the period for the payment of
the indemnity growing out of the
Boxer troubles.
The correspondent at Tien Tsin of
The Gaily Mail reports that Kataoka,
japanese merchant and Russian spy,
has been assassinated by being buried
alive, but that the japanese authori-
tiyes disavow any knowledge of the
assassins.
The Morning POSTS Hamburg cor
respondent says that Russia has pur-
chased the Hamburg steamer Ha6s
which is now at Vladivostock for
$3.50, 600 and that the vessels name
has been changed to Alexeitrapani
Yin Kow, March 22.-Firing was
heard off the coast apparently about
six miles to the southwark, II shots
having been heard between ! and 7.30
this morning. The morning was bazy
and it was impossible to distinguish
objects at sea. a credible report has
reach ed here that two cruisers and FIVE
gunboats were off in Chow yesterday.
London, March 21.-Ass correspond
ent Of the Times at New Chwang
cables as follows: j.
According to information received
here, the reason the Vladivostoek forts
did net reply to the bombardment by
the japanese was because the batteries
we're not provided with guns. Since
the bombardment parties have been
working night and day to place guns
in position. The bombardment de-
stroyed the Linevitch battery. The
Russian losses were slight, because the
batteries were deserted The same
conditions prevail at Valdivostock as
at Port Arthur. The supply of pro-
visions there is running short and the
population is panic-stricken. The ice
is considered the only real protection"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23


Responsible Russians here have a
we'll defined impression that Ameri-
can or other consuls will not be allow
ed at Mukden or elsewhere in Man
churia.
WAR NEWS VIA LONDON.
London, March 2l Nothing has
reached here to confirm the reports
that battle has taken place on the
Yalu, in which the Russians are alleg-
ed to claim that they captured l.S0O
prisoners.
A dispatch from ST. Petersburg to
a news agency, dated yesterday, says
there has been no change il the situa-
tion and that all is quiet on both land
and sea between the Russian line from
Ping Yang to the Yalu river and the
Japanese line to Gensau. There
have been slight skirmishes between
scouts, but 70 battle has taken place
as the distance between the opposing
armies is great. The bulk of the
Russian forces, the dispatch adds, has
not yet passed the Yalu river.
The st. Petersburg correspondent of
the Daily Telegraph says that the
military authorities are startled by
the attempt of the japanese to land at
Helena Bay, as the nearest Russian
force that could have been used against
them consisted of three rifle regiments
at New Chwang. The weather having
hindeed the japanese landing, ener-
getic measures are now being adopted to
prevent such descent. Among the
other devices adopted has been the
concentration of troops at Foo Chow,
twenty-five miles south of Helena bay.
In cabling the fact that all British
and American residents at New Chwane
,sr,ct vnrnain within the walls CORES.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
Former Caldwell Girl llonOred

Mrs. 8. y. Adams of Anaconda has inst
been elected recording secretary Of the
Montana Federation of Woman's Clubs
Mrs. Adams was formerly Miss Edna Lit
tie and is well known in Caldwell being the
daughter of Judge and Mrs. Geo. little
In speaking of Mrs. Adams, the Butte In.
ter Mountain says:
In electing Mrs. 6. G. Adams of Ana
conda as recording secretary the fedora
ton did well. Mrs. Adams is an exceed.
ingly gifted though young woman, one
who is possessed of many Of the necessary
attributes which go to make influence and
success among women. She is pleasant
entertainer has clear, quick mind and a
pleasing manner Those who saw Mrs.
Adams in the convention look to her for
big things in the future" !
In speaking of Mrs Adams address the
Butte Miner says:
Mrs. l.. G. Smith. of Anaconda, said q
few words, but entered the plea that she
was not the most competent one to talk for
Anaconda, and requested that Mrs. Adams
of her city, would make few remarks.
Mrs. Adams was called for and in her
response showed Mrs. Smiths estimate to
have been correct, she proving to be an in.
teresting and earnest speaker. Mrs. Ad.
ans told forceful incidents which came
under her observation while a teacher in
the public schools before she was mar ried
She stated it was not long before she be-
gan to notice the difference in the general
makeup of the child of a club woman as
compared with one of mother interested
only in the housekeeping of the home. Il
was so favorable toward the club woman
that she too became interested, and was
now an ardent club woman and hoped tc
see the day when all women would be
members not only of clubs but of the s tate
federation"
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1904-05-07
Notice for Bids

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received at the office of the city
clerk, Caldwell, Idaho, for the sprinkling
of the streets of the City of Caldwell, Ida
no, for the season 1904. Bids must be filed
with the city clerk before p. m, Monday,
MAY 16, 1904, and will be opened at the
meeting of the city council at 8 p. m, Mon
day, May 16, 1904. Following are the stip-
ulations: Contract is to be let by the
month, 80 days of 10 hours each to consti-
tute a month; the contractor to work I'M
der street committee and sprinkle such
streets as the committee may designate,
and for extra time he shall be allowed
proportionate rate of compensation. The
city will furnish sprinkling wagon and
water, provide the apparatus for filling the
wagon and maintain the roadway to such
filling place.
The city shall not be responsible for
''per diem" when the water is not furnish
ed, the failure not being the fault of the
city. The contractor will also give good
and sufficient bond in the sum OF $500 Tor
the faithful performance of the contract.
The council reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
BY order of the city council,
JAMES BOONE, Clerk.
Caldwell. Idaho, May 3, 1904.