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The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
ROBBERS WORKED
WITHOUT FEAR
WHILE DOG ON GUARD SLEPT.
DRUG STORE SAFE OPENED AND
$40 IN CASH WAS TAKEN.

n. L. AndersOn's Place mt Price ana
Hall streets Entered During the
Early Morning HOurs-PrOprietOr
Had Learned of Presence of Sus-
poets in NeishbOrhoOd-GOtO Out OF
Bed to Put Dog in store and to
Notify the POIice-His Precautions,
However, Counted for Nnught.
Believing that his drug store at No.
$50 Price street was going to be bur
glarized, and retiring only after he had
notified police headquarters of his
fears, and had placed a pet dog in the
store, Mr.. Tazwell L. Anderson awoke
yesterday morning to find that his sus
picions had been well grounded.
Even though he had taken extra, pre-
cautions to prevent a robbery Mr.. An
derson discovered when he opened his
store that burglars had paid him
visit during the early morning hours
and secured $50 in cash. The surround
ings indicated that the men had been
frightened away, or their haul might
have been larger.
Mr. Anderson was awakened by the
son of neighbor about midnight, and
it was reported to him that two sus-
picious negroes had been lurking in the
neighborhood of his store for several
hours. The young man who made the
report said the negroes had been
watching the making of sales, and had
been in the immediate vicinity for an
hour or two before he closed. Their
actions aroused the suspicious of the
young man, and Mr.. Anderson consid-
cred it wise to get up and visit the
store.
Dog Was On Guard.
An examination of the premises
showed that no effort had yet been
made to enter the premises, but the
proprietor decided that it would be
wise to take every precaution. He re-
moved about SIS in change from his
cash register, and hid it in bag be-
hind some empty bottles. He then call
ed up the desk sergeant at police head
quarters and told of what had hap
pened. AS an extra precaution Mr.
Anderson left his dog in the front of
the store, thinking the canine would
lIlSHlcu away diiS plpopCNAlNC DNA
glars.
But all of Mr.. Anderson's precau-
tions were of no avail. AS though no
one had ever suspected them the
thieves some time after 1890 a. M
the hour at which the proprietor left
the store-entered through a trans
som in the rear broke a door open,
and found themselves at the big iron
safe.
Iron Safe Was Open.
Whether the robbers were aware OF
the fact that Mr. Anderson in his eX-
element had forgotten to turn his
combination, and thus lock the safe,
or whether they simply turned the ham
die to be doing something, is not
known. But it is known that the rob
bers experienced no difficulty in open
ing the safe and securing $50 that had
been placed in the strong box.
It is presumed by Mr.. Anderson that
the breaking of the box caused his pet
dog to turn over in his sleep, or make
some sort of noise that frightened the
thieves. At any rate the robbers did
not take time to break a second box
containing a postal money order and
twenty cents. They didn't even sam
pie the cigars, but left the place
through the rear before the dog had
time to fully awake.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
AT THr GOsprL TrNr.

Rev. Robert Kerr arrived yesterday
and preached az the gospel tent at
Burroughs and Anderson streets Mr.
Kerr viii preach each night this week
~ the service last night there was
large congregation. one ~ the largest
set present The choir under the lead
erahip ~ Prof knight ~ Atlanta. has
been well orFanizrd noW ana b. furnish
lug excellent music.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
QUARTERLY CONFERENCES.

The quarterly conference of the Yves
ley Monumental Church will be held
tonight in the pastors study at 1870
o'clock. the quarterly conference of
Grace Methodist Church. and on Sat
urday night at the same hour the
quarterly conference of the Epworth
Methodist Church will be held. Rev
T. d. Ellis, presiding elder of the Sa-
vannah district will be present at
these meetings.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
IN COURT OF ORDINARY.

Judge Henry McAlpin presided over
the Court of Ordinary yesterday morn
ing, but owing to the fact that the
day was a general holiday, very little
business was transacted.
The will of Mrs. Maria Paulsen was
probated in common form.
The sale of real estate belonging to
w. T. Birch was ordered. Other cases
on the docket We're continued.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
FALL FROM BICYCLE
FRACTURED LEFT ARM

BY being knocked from his bicycle.
Mr. o. G. Ryan, deputy sheriff OF the
city court, broke his left arm yester-
day.
The accident occurred at Hull and
Bull streets, a negro. also on a bicycle,
running into Mr.. Ryan and knocking
him down. The negro was not thrown
from his wheel and kept on at an in
creased speed The fracture is a bad
one and Mr.. Ryan may be confined at
home several days.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
Special Excursion to Baltimore via
Atlantic Coast Line.

The Atlantic Coast Line will sell
round trip tickets. Savannah to Bal
timore, on Sept 10. Il and 70 at the
special low rate of 1895 for the round
trip. Tickets limited to return until
Sept. 10, but can be extended until Sept.
%, on payment of 81.
The Atlantic Coast Line affords the
quickest schedule by two hours and
sixteen minutes, and unsurpassed serv-
ice. through sleeping and dining cars.
The famous Florida and West India
Limited leaves Savannah 2:15 p. m.
Getty time), arrives Baltimore 9:09 a. IN.
Take the best; II costs no more.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
state Reunion Confederate VeteranS
Rome. Ga, Low Excursion Rates
via Central of Georgia ny.

One cent per mile I'm each direction
plus zoe. Rate from Savannah $3.50
round trip. Tickets on sale Sept. II,
10 and II. limit Sept. 10. 1904
For further information in regard
to schedules, sleeping and parlor car
service, etc, apply TO j. $. Holmes.
c. 7. g. p. A.. 81 Bull street-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
ENGINEER SCALDED ON
THE TUG M'CAULEY.
william B. Hills Met With Painful
Accident on Tybee.

While washing the engine of the tug
McCauley with steam hose, Engi-
neer William B. Hills was badly scalded
yesterday morning. The hose got away
from the engineer and he was deluged
with the hot water and steam
The accident happened while the tug
was off Tybee. and a run was imme-
diately made to quarantine station,
where the marine hospital surgeon
dressed the burns.
Mr.. Hills was then brought to the
city, the tug landing at the foot of
Lincoln street, and sent to his home,
on Jones street, west in the police am
bulance. DR.. NJ. F. Dunn is attending
him. Though the burns are very pain.
full. they are not considered dangerous
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
Notice 90 Veterans Attending state
Reunion, Rome, Ga, sept. I4-f5,
1904,

a rate OF cent per mile from all
points in Georgia to Rome and return.
has been authorized. account OF above
occasion. Tickets on sale, Sept u. 70
and H. good TO return until Sept. 10.
1904.
can on your nearest ticket agent and
request that he secure you round trip
ticket routed over the Western and
Atlantic Railroad. the "Old Battleheids
Line" between Atlanta and Rome
Double daily trains each way. Write
90 the undersigned for beautiful iliua-
trated battlefield booklet. free G ".
Hartman, ~ n A.. W. and A. r. r.,
Atlanta. ca. -ad,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
ncnt Routc 10 Austin.

Special excursion rates TO Austin.
Tex. from all points Sept. II and -.
return limit Sept. 80, Quickest and
best route is via New Orleans and
the Southern Pacific. Ofiicial route
10 the National Baptist Convention
ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
sIo.os baltimore and Return.

Southern Railway announces this
very low round trip all rail rate. sa-
vannah 20 Baltimore. tickets 20 be
sold sept. 10. n and ~, with return
limit, Sept. 10, but this can be ex.
tended 20 Sept. Is upon payment 81 90
additional. Pullman Drawing room
sleeping Cars and Superior Dining
Car Service. Schedules fast and con.
Venient. Information given or reser-
vations made 81 city Ticket once. ~
Bull ftrest.-ad,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
eI5.SB Ricbnond and Return.

on Sept. T. S. and 7 Southern Rail-
way will sell round trip tickets from
Savannah 20 Richmond az the above
rate, tickets limited 20 return until
sept ib Best schedule. with Pullman
sleeping cars ana unequaled dining
cart. Make inquiry or reservations al
cry ticket once. IA Bull street.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
a1o.ea BaItimore. Md.. nna ne.n.

Via seaboard Air Line Railway. Tickets
will be sold Sept 10, II and u. with
final limit for returning Sept. 10. but
by deposting ticket and payment Of
$500 same will be extended 10 return
until Sept. %. Get full information M
city Ticket Office. No. Bun street
Phone 2s.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
CAN'T DISINTER BODY
UNTIL FROST FALLS,

Because OF a city ordinance. the body
Of August d. Fay, the workman who
was killed al the new Sacred Heart
Church building, cannot be disinterred
until after a heavy frost
A brother OF MI Fay. who was in
The city, wanted 10 have the body
dihinterrcd and sent 10 Baltimore. hts
home. bur q was found 20 be against
the city ordinance Al this time OF che
year. The body syill probably be-
moved later IN abe year.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
AbbotTs East India Corn Paint.

II you would be free OF corns and
ounions ask your druggist for Alb.
bolts East India Corn Paint. corns
removed az we'll as bunions and warts
without any pain or trouble. Simply
apply this wonderful corn paint as al.
rectad. -ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
Worlds Fair, st. Louis. via Central
of Georgia Ry.

Low rates, shortest route. quickest
time! Choice Of two routes, via At
lants and Nashville or Birmingham.
Sleeping cars all the way.--ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
Notice 10 Veterans Attending state
Reunion. Rome, Ca, sept. 1915,
1904.

A rate of 1 cent per mile from all
points in Georgia to Rome and return,
has been authorized. account of above
occasion. Tickets on sale. Sept. u. 10
and IA. good TO return until Sept. 10,
1904.
Call on your nearest ticket agent and
request that he secure you round trip
ticket. routed over the Western and
Atlantic Railroad, the "Old Battlehelds
Line" between Atlanta and Rome.
Double daily trains each way. Write
TO the undersigned for beautiful illus
trated battlefield booklet. free. c. Il.
Hartman, G. p. A., w. and A. II. r.,
Atlanta. Ca. I'D.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06

The Reporters Manual. a handbook
for Newspaper men. Mailed 10 any
address FOR 81. For sale az Estilrs
News Depot ~ Bull street. savannah.
Ga.-ad.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06
IN THE RAILROAD WORLD.

Mr.. E. F. Cost, vice president of
the Seaboard, was in the city yester-
day.
Mr. D. w. Morrah, who has been
chief clerk for Assistant General Pas
senger Agent w. E. Christian of the
Seaboard, at Atlanta, has accepted
place in the office of Assistant Cen
.eral Freight Agent ]. L. Graham of
the Central of Georgia.
Mr. Brooks Morgan, assistant gem
eral passenger agent of the Southern,
with headquarters at Atlanta, was iii
the city yesterday.
Mr. F. ]. Robinson, assistant general
passenger agent of the Central of
Georgia, returned yesterday from a
vacation spent in Connecticut.
Mr.. Colin Monteith of Columbia,
travelling freight agent of the Sea-
board, was in the city yesterday.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-09-06

Groves Taateleas chill TOME. The FIRST
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Bishopyilis News items. :

Messrs. J. Fl. Clifton and L. D..
Jennings, of Sumter, were among the
visiting lawyers at court.
Out of the thirty or more criminal
cases that were on the docket for this
term only two or three we're continu-
cd to the next term.
Judge Purdy is to be congratulated
for the rapid manner in which the
criminal docket was cleared. Judge
Purdy never let a moment be lest
during the court hours If from any
cause one case would not be ready, be
would have the Solicitor pass right on
to the next, so that by Wednesday
evening of the second week all the
criminal cases had been disposed off
either by trial, mol pros or continued
to next term. Only two cases, we un-
derstand were continued. He an
nounced at the opening of court, if
jurors and witnesses were not in their
seats and had to be called they would
forfeit their pay. 1t had wholesome
effect which in a great measure saved
much valuable time.-Bishopville
Vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Manning News Notes.

Miss Annie Stubs, OF Sumter, has
accepted q position with the Avant
Mercantile Co., at Summerton.
Tuesday morning about II O'Clock
on the place known as "the Ted
Hodge palce,'' the dwelling of Mr..
John Dyson were destroyed by fire.
1t is supposed the fire originated
from a stove hue.
Last Monday night the barn and
stables of Mr.. L. S. Barwick at Pax-
vile were destroyed by fire, including
two tons Of gunao, 800 bushels OF
corn, forage, buggy. wagon and farm
ing implements. The fire was evident
ly set. as tracks were seen, and the
chaingang hounds were used to trace
the incendiary, but without success.
Insurance. 5000.
In mentioning the cause of our mute
telephone system between Manning
and Sumter last week, We were mis-
taken in saying it was on account of a
clash between the company and the
county. The cause is, that a Mr..
Hodge living near Paxville cut the
wires on his land because they were
TOO near n1S mousse, anu llgnteulng
had splintered a pole so close as to en-
danger his home. But the county is
having it with the company too; from
what We can learn, the company erect
ed poles in the middle Of tie public
road, and our county authorities have
ordered them removed, this was sew
eral months ago, and instead of com
plying with the demands Of the coun-
ty authorities the company has resorted
to putting it off. When We heard this,
We told the Supervisor, if his board
had issued an order for the removal OF
these poles from the pubplic road, and
the company did not do so, he should
go there and cut down the poles with
out parleying, and the people would
sustain him in it. What right has
any corporation to erect poles in the
public highway?-Manning Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Who is L. E. Slough ?
Mr.. G. M. Hurst. Secretary City
Board Of Education.

Mr.. G. NJ. Hurst, Secretary City
Board of Education.
arrived in Sumter today for the
purpose of bidding on some brick
work. In looking over yesterdays
Item was surprised to see your
comm anication in refe renee to the
High School building. That was the
first intimation have had that any
fault bad been found with the build
ing. I do not know who L. F. Slough
may be, but [ am sure no such person
had anything to do with the work, or
knows anything about it.
I did the work under contract with
Messrs. DeLeon & Lopez according
to specifications, and in my Judgment
it is the, best job of brick work in the
city. I have been foreman in charge
of quite number of buildings erect
ed in Sumter, including the First
Baptist Church, and know whereof [
speak.
The contractors are correct in say
ing that they gave me no instructions
outside of contract and specifications.
Their purpose and expressed desire
were to meet the requirements in all
particulars. My duty and personal
interest was to see that the work was
done in a strong, substantial> manner
as was specified.
My relations with Messrs. DeLeon
G. Lopez we're at all times pleasant.
They are gentlemen as well as very
competent builders. My knowledge
of the architect warrants me in saying
the same of him.
I would be at work for Messrs. De-
Leon & Lopez now, out for the fact
that secured other work at somewhat
better pay than they offered me. I
have only kind feelings toward them.
Very truly,
G. F. Slough.
Sumter, S. G., March 17tb, 1904.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Locating L. f. Slough.

ME. E. F. Miller, who has been
active in following up the demand for
an investigation of the charges that
the work on the High School building
was not done according to contract,
republishes in Fridays Freeman, l..
F.. Stough's letter to him asserting
that the brick work was done in the
cheapest manner possible by direc-
ton of the contractors along
with G. F. Stough's statement
denying any knowledge of the afore-
said charge or of L. F. Slough the
author of the same. Commenting
thereon Nh. Miller says:
ONE AND THE SAME MAN.
We have the originals of the above
letters in our possession and the sigma
lures are identical except as to initials.
As further proof that &C. F. Slough"
and "L. T. Slough are one and the
same, We submit the following certifi-
cate from Mr.. s. G. Brown, citizen
Of Sumter:
This is to certify that [ was in the
city Of Columbia on February 9th,
1904; in Mr. Z. F. Stough's room and
saw him sign a letter for gentleman
from Sumter. I have known him for
II months as -"L. F. Slough" know
that he gets letters, and have written
to him as 81. F. Slough" l work
ed under him on the new High Scaool
building and know that he is the man
who had the brick work in charge. He
is familiarly known as Charlie, :" and
"Red-top Charlie.
S. G. Brown.
Sumter, S. c., March 19, 1904.
An inspection of the contract, be-
tween DeLeon & Lopez and "Charlie
Stough'' will reveal the fact that it
was a sub-contrct, and possibly vio-
lation OF the terms of the specifica-
tions, which reads:
''No part of the work may be sub
let, without the written consent of the
architect and any sub-contractor, or
partner, who is not recognized, or who
does not appear in the original con-
tract, will be considered as an en-
ployee." ="
Here was possibly a violation Of con-
tract, and when a man signs such a
paper is it any wonder that he signs
an "alias. "-E. F. Miller in The
Freeman.
CHARLIE AS A NICKNAME.
Mr.. Editor: [ have been reading
Mr.. Stough's letters in today's Item,
also the inquiry, "who is L. +.
Stough?' Now it appears clear to
my mind that L. F., c.. F., and Char
lie Slough are one and the same per
son. Mr. Slough laid some brick for
me better than a year ago and gave
his name as L. F. Slough. | expressed
some surprise, having known him as
"Charlie. - He explained the matter
to me, saying that Charlie was a
nickname given him when boy.
Respectfully,
J. T. Hatfield, Sr.,
Sumter. S. c., March l8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

Washington, March 18.-The House
committee on judiciary today received
the report of the committee ap-
pointed to Investigate the charge
against Judge Charles Swayne, Of
Florida. This sub committee is conn
posed of Representatives Palmer, Of
Pennsylvania, Gillett, of California,
and Clayton, of Alabmaa. Two of its
members, Palmer and Clayton, recon-
mend the impeachment of Judge
Swayne, while Mr.. Gillett did not
think the charges sustained. The
committee began the consideration of
this report, but reached no conclu
sion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Colds Cause Pneumonia.

One Of the most remarka bles cases of a
cold, deep-seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude E..
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One, Minute Co1gh
Cure. She says: 'The coughing and
s;rainiog so weakened me that ran down
in weight from 14s to 92 pounds. I tried
q number of remedies to no avail until I
used One Minute Cough Cure. -Four bot
ties of this wonderful remedy cured me
entirely of the cough, strengthened my
lungs and restored me to my normal
weight, health AID strength" Sold by
Olin 3. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

town. He was here four years ago
went away but came back to stay.
He is also good mechanic and a
fine young man, and Trembley & Por-
ter make q capital business team.
Former sketches have marked the
wonderful progress made in the mill
ing industries of Sumter and sur
ronndings and noted as to extensive
timber tracts which feed the yawning,
hungry mills. Mention was also made
as to the varieties Of timber tributary
to Sumter, and the statement is en-
phatic that furniture factories will
pay. -,
Towns that do not possess one tithe
the advantages possessed by Sumter
have furniture factories and chair
factories with hundreds Of, satisfied
employees and, with nothing like the
shipping facilities. are forwarding
their manufacture far and near, and
Sumter is furniture center OF dis
tribution now.
The Whilden Furniture Co. furnish
cottage and mansion and banking
house and Office. Their trade extends
over Sumter and several other coun-
ties, and has grown greatly Of 1ate
owing to the rapid increase of beauti-
full homes.
Their maiu show and salesrooms oc-
cupy a two-story structure I20x30feet
on Main street, the stock Of furniture
being up to S1O,0 900 in value, and the
building is not big enough, but they
supply from kitchen to dining room,
rarlor to drawing room, and from s.
bridal chamber suite to nursery
equipment. The members OF the
Whilden company possess experience.
knowledge Of necessity and refined
minds, all gained with, as we'll as
without, contact with their line OF
commercial interests.
They were born in Sumter county,
raised in the same and have grown IN
grace and prominence by virtue of ex-
celIent traits of character.
They are j. E. Whilden and Will
liam G. Chandler, and their assistants
are men of intelligence and action.
The Undertaking Department., under
special supervision Of Mr.. Chandler,
is being made one of the MOST COM
plete in the State. The Palm Room.
will soon be opened and therein the
most choice for the chosen will be
panoplied.
The array Of all the paraphernalia
for funereal rite is complete, and
therefore q hearse suitable for any
age. society or creed.
Mr.. Chandler possesses score OF
years experience in undertaking, and
is graduate Of the Myers College OF
Embalming and holds State License.
In Sumter, in Charleston and IN
Manning he has proven himself the
man for the occasion in ability and
name.
The gentleman is Superintendent Of
Sunday school and a Christian in
word and act.
Mr.. Whilden is Secretary and Treas
urer Of the Sumter Coffin and Casket
Company, and member Of the firm Of
Witherspoon Bros. & Company; owns
good properties in and outside Of the
city and has risen from keeping books
for business houses to prominence
which is becoming more and more
prominent.
Messrs. Whilden and Chandler have
no political ambition for personal
aggrandizement, but as citizens are
patriotic and progressive always.
James CarsweN.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
uthes Sumter ElterprIses.

Trembsey & %Polter rs the new
firm running the blacksmith and
wagon shops opposite the Jervey
House, and, their trade has surprised
mora than themselves. They sue
ceeded W. T. Hall, who has gone to
II The new firm is busy with new work
as we'll as repairing and horseshoeing
and L. Y. Trembley is equally at
home in iron and woodwork, and can
build log wagon or a dump cart or
rebuild, 3 buggy With ability and
He wagborn in Quebec, Canada, and
came to Union. s. O., in 1870. he
has had experience in every part OF
the trade and is q genial, good citizen
and ever industrious business man.
n. Porter was born in George
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
The Name Witch Hazel.

The name Witch Hazel is much abused.
E. c. Dewitt & Co., Chicago, are the in
ventors of the original and only genuine
Witch Hazel Salve. A certain cure for
cuts, burns, bruises, eczema, letter, piles,
etc. There are many counterfeits of this
salve, some of which are dangerous, while
they are all worthless. In buying Witch
Hazel Salve gee that the name E. c. De
Witt & Co., Chicago, is on the box and a
cure is certain. Sold by Olin p. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

Roanoke, Va, March 18.-Henry
Williams, colored, was hanged today.
The execution was witnessed by seve-
raj hundred people assembled in the
Jail yard, while thousands thronged
the streets about the prison. There
was no demonstration, but as pre-
cautionary measure, Acting Mayor
johnson held local military company
in their armory during the night and
until after the execution.