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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
THE RuMoRED TOURIST HOTEL.
As Yet There is Nothing Substantial! in
the Reports. But 1t May BE Built A.
ter Awhile.

About thirty days ago an option
was secured OH the Episcopal church
property, fronting on Main, Bartlette
and aarvin streets, by several gentle
men who are associated in business
enterprises, and while the option has
not yet been closed by the transfer OF
titles to the property it is certain that
the purchase will be made. With
in the past day or two it has been
rumored that the prospective owners
of this property intend to erect on it
a four hundred room tourist hotel to
cost approximately $3.50, 600. Hearing
this rumor and having been Informed
of the option at the time it was Sc
cured, the representative of the Daily
Item called on the gentlemen most
prominently mentioned in the matter
today to obtain a confirmation Of the
current report. He stated that he and
his associates had secured the option
because they regarded the property as
very desirable and well worth the
price, but that the purchase will be
made simply as an investment.
While they have plans for the utiliza-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
Christmas Holiday Rates, i904-05.

Atlantic Coast Line announce rate
of one aud one third first class fares
(uiuimum rate 50 cents). Tickets
will be placed on sale December 23d,
oath. 25th, 31st. and January 1st, 1905.
Final limit returning to Januafy 4th,
1905.
To teachers and students of colleges,
on presentation and surrener of cer-
tificats signed by superintendents,
presidents or principals, \ tickets
nav be sold at the above rate, Deem
ber 18th, to 24tb, inclusive. with flnal
limit returning to January Sth, 1893.
For full information, call on ticket
agents. or address.
II. Il. Emerson, Traffic Manager
or ". j. Craig, G. P. A., Wilmington,
n e
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
pcATH.

Mr.. T. S Gregory received tele-
gram Tuesday from RuckHill informing
him of the sndden death of his broth
or, Mr.. Owen Gregory of the firm OF
Gregory Bros, Rock Hill. Mr.. Greg
DRY was only fifty years old and his
death was wholly unexpected and con-
sequently great shock to his family
and friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30

The crowd in the city Thursday was
variously estimated at twenty to
thirty thousand There would have
been thousands more if the railroads
had made provisions to haul all who
wanted to come.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
Death Of an Infant.

Moultrie Eugene. the fourteen
months old son of Nj. and Mrs W..
Aston Brown died at l. 80 O'Clock Sun
day morning of membranous Group.
The funeral services were held at the
family residence Monday afternoon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
MARRIED..

Mr.. Eugene Hogan, Jr., and Miss
Ruby Randle were married Monaay
night by Magistrate Horace Haroy,
Jr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30
FOR RENT OR Share CROP.

A FOUR horse or two borse farm,
with or without equipment, near State
burg, Sumter county. Good land and
cultivaed. Nice settlement address,
r NJ Cantey,
Cfarem Mt. S. G., Or
a. NJ. Lee,
P. O. Box 32G, Charleston, S. c.
Nov 23-tf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30

Attention is invited to the adertise-
ment Of r. H. Bigham, the funiture
man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-11-30

Extends hearty welcome to friends, strangers,
visitors Make the store your headquarters
resting place at your pleasure. This is truly an
attractive place. visit incurs no obligation to
buy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
Students Celebrate in Honor Of
Saturdays Victory on the
GridirOn
THEY BROKE UP THE GLASSES.
Outbreak Condemned BY Faculty add
Patrons Of the Institution--lHad.
ers Apologize

saturdays victory was too much for
the students Of the University OF Utah
and today they gave vent 10 their iu-
bilauon by rudely disturbing every
class in the school and marching In
body first to the physical building and
later to the museum building, where
grand jubilee was held in honor Of the
days achievements.
The movement was started In the u
brary building and every classroom
was visited until the crowd assumed
immense proportions. The leaders found
some OF the instructors rather obduratt,
but I'M an cases the students prevailed
and marched ON with victory perched
upon their banners Or. Talmage VINO
has "a class iu the basement heard the
approach OF the noisy tnrong ANA Ina.
medlately locked the doors leading INTO
his room. I'm am instant the invaders
began 20 remove the hinges, but be-
fore accomplishing their purpose The
doctor appeared and demonstrated
with the disturbing element But IL
was no use, they insisted ON the class
Joining, and join they did.
From here the crowd repaired TO tho
assembly room. where a meeting was
held Mr.. Brown Of the student body
presiding. Each member Of the VIC
torious football team was carried 70 The
rostrum and made speech, after
which Profs Cummings and Lyman
were sent for and also spoke Nhile
they we're proud OF Saturdays splendid
victory, they discouraged such out
breaks as that resorted TO, and said
that whenever the students desired TO
celebrate victory, they should do SO
with the consent Of the president and
faculty OF the Institution AZ this
iuncture President KlngsbuTy slipped
In and he. too, expressed hts displeass
ure with the disturbing spectacle Lat
or the leaders OF the stampede apollo
glzed To the president and stated that
IN future they would ask permission
when DESTROYS OF celebrating. The mat
ter Will be looked into by the discipline
committee, and Il is quite probable that
some Of the students may be censured
for their misconduct,
The football spirit is rampant at the
university anu uHlNNS 'H'DheN may A"
much 10 retard the progress OF the
school-at least this is feared by some
Of the instructors as well as by many OF
the patrons. They have no objection TO
college enthusiasm, made manifest in
the proper manner but they do OBJ
iect to crowd OF unruly students
stampedlpg the institution as they did
this morning The students had a meet
ing last Friday IN honor Of the APP
preaching game, and one was granted
them week previously, 20 that they
have no room 10 complain at lack Of
being permitted 10 express themselves
on athletic matters.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
PRESIDENT READY
TO OFFER MEDIATION

Washington, Of 1.-THE war IN the
east has enlisted the closest attention
of the administration and it Is felt that
time Is approaching when It win be I'm
order for the great neutral powers TO
move toward the restoration Of peace.
President Roosevelt has from the first
stood ready 10 use his good offices to
stop hosulitles ON a basis honorable to
both beligerents but he Is estopped
from moving by the fact that Il has
been the unbroken rule of our govern
ment TO wait until It Is assured that
both sides TO a controversy Of this kind
are willing that we should act There
has so far been no open proposition,
nor can it be truthfully stated that
even am indirect overture has come
to Washington from ST. Petersburg or
Toxic. but II is believed signs point TO
an early move ln that direction
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
BRYAN AND HANLY,
Meet Each Other and Indulge In
Some Chatting.

Lafayette. Ind oct l1--Wiliam j.
Bryan started today ON the nth day ot
his Indiana campaign, Speeches are
scheduled at Lebanon, Frankfort, Dell
NH. Logansport. Converse and Marion,
j. g. Johnson OF Kansas joined the
BRYAN party here today. Mr. Bryan
has a slight cold but Ms voice is strong
on the train from here to Lebanon,
Mr. Bryan accidentally met Frank
Hanly, Republican candidate for gov
ernor. The two shook hands cordially
and exchanged pleasantries.
u understand, Mr. Hanly said MI
Bryan. that you have been paying me
the compliment Of being a sincere
man.
II have" said Mr. Hanly But am
afraid YOU have lapsed a little since
YOU have been IN Indiana think,
though YOU will recover after you get
out Of Indiana and into West Virgin
ia"
II fear your recognition Of my SINGER
ity comes a little late" replied MT
BRYAN. III would have done me more
good four years ago
The two parted laughing
At Lebanon a large crowd listened 70
Mr.. Bryan,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
INTERESTING LECTURES,
University Sunday School Course Be-
ing Closely Followed

The University sunday school COM
yened IN Baua;. HALL yesterday morn
ing. and was marked by the usual large
attendance
In me thoology class, Or J, T.. TIL
mage continued his course ON Jesus
the Christ The special topic or me
day was, THE Need Of a Redeemer
This was presented according 90 the
published outline printed copies OF
which. as also copies of the preceding
lectures OF the course. were distributed
The existence of intelligent he.ngs be-
fore the creation Of the world, was
demonstrated ON sCr.ptual authority
and the doctrine OF pre.oNistence was
briefly discussed. The significance OF
me mortal state. as "a period of neces-
sary probation aud test was considered
particular emphasis BEING laid on the
free agency OF man
Then followed auaccount OF the coun-
cu I'm heaven. the election Of Jesus, ana
thc Nofeat OF LucIfci as the Rcdeoner.
Tho temptation On Eden and the toll
claimed attention. and the necessity OF
a Savior was thus demonstrated
IN the Book of Mormon section Prot.
John ". Mills spoke on THE Colonlz1-
ton of America by Lehi's company
he discussed IN turn the following sub
iects, with reference TO the time Leh'
came here $50 b. c., viz. climate vcE-
citation, animal he mineral products,
and contemporary nations. The quea-
ton NJ the existence OF the horse on
this continent prior 20 the coming of
the Spaniards was discussed 90 some
length. At the next session, next sun
day morning al 10 o'clock the work OF
the Nephites VIII be carried ON silll iul-
Their, and the establishment of their
colony In permanent homes VIII Doe rec
viewed
As part Of the general exercises
Miss McHe Hayward played % selection
on tho violin. and Elder John q. Me-
Quarric. prcsIden' of the Eastern states
mission gave n brief but encouraging
talk 20 the school
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
KITE FLYING CONTEST.
Great Aeronautic Contest Begins
Al ST. Louis.

S. Louis. oct Dc With rs entries rcp-
rosenuur America England and Japan,
the first klt-nyIng contests Of the kind
ever held began today in the actonauIlc
couc0urgc. me stadium and other clear
spaces at the worlds fair Among the
contestants, many Of whom have world
wide regulations were Dr. Alexander
Graham Rel. inventor OF the telephone
bearing that name, William Il. Eddie, I'M
ventor of the Eddie kite and Capt Ba-
den-Povpn. OF England Forms Of Kites
never before seen in this part of the world
were shown and the contests attracted
considerable attention.
me most interesting competition was
the milo high contest no which Baden-
Powell ana Eddie Hew kites IN this COM
test the heights were determined trlgon'
metcalV, and no Kite was eligible for
drst nrizc which did not attain the height
on AL least one mile lu the i@-foot cone
test me height was determined by means
Of the quadrant
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
WARDE WILL LECTURE.
Eminent Tragodian 10 Deal With
shakespear at Barratt Hall.

Frederick Warde the eminent trace
dian. will lecture An B'rratt hall, under
the auspices Of the Latter-day Saints
university. ON Wednesday next at 10 a.
M His subject viii be- THE wit the
lessons and the character Of Shakes
peare." and win be Illustrated by the
recitation of passages from Shakes
pearts plays, with special attention 10
The women of Shakespeare, The lee
ture is said 10 De- the most entertaining
of all Mr.. Wardc's talks and VIII
doubtless be- literally patronlzed by the
general public
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
Memphis Police We're Trying to
Arrest John Pop. a Negro Fugi'
tive from Justice.
HE OPENED FIRE ON THEM,
Officer IamisoO Killed at His First
Fire Officers in Turn Killed
The Outlaw.

Memphis. TENN oct l5-ln q battle IN
Mosby street today between three police
officers and "a negro fugitive two men
were Killed and two were wounded
Robert Jameson police officer
John Pop a negro.
Police Capt o. n Perry shot through
hand
John Moncrelth. shot through leg serI'
ously hurt
The officers went 10 Mosby street to
arrest John Pop who was regarded as "a
dangerous fugitive from justice. The me-
gro armed with "a rife rotreated west on
M0sby street, and upon being pursued
by the officers opened fire. The hrst shot
killed jameson,
The other officers then began g tusiade
with the result That Pop was Killed in nus
tracks. The negro however made every
shot tell patroman M0nCteltn ana capt
Perry both receiving wounds,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
REGISTER TOMORROW,
IT IS YOUR DUTY.

Tomorrow 10 registration day
It lso day upon which an who
have not yet registered and VINO
desire to vote at the election in
November next should see that
their names are properly placed
upon the lists. Republicans and
Democrats alike should not for
get this Itisa sacred duty ana
should be faithfully discharged.
After tomorrow there win be buJ
two days remaining and some-
thing may occur 10 prevent lts
being done at that time. Have
you registered? If not, do 1t to-
morrow without fail
Observation-Disclosures
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
RUSSIA WILL
NOT CONSIDER
MEDIATION

Paris. oct. flowing to the re-
ncWed suggestions In leading
English newspapers that the
overwhelming victory OF Japan
makes the time opportuno TO
propose mediation, the foreign
Office here says official informa-
ton shows that Russia will not
consider mediation from any
quarter whatever being more
than ever determined 10 yigor-
ously prosecute the war
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
Ilps TRYING TO CUT THEM OFF
,..,,,, Carving Out Some Bill
0,ot Movements, Taking
The Offensive
TEMPLE BECOMES A FORTRESS
,.,,r Ineffective Against It, So the
,.,a,se Remained 10 Possession,
- Attacking Party Retiring


.....t,rg oct i7.-i.J5 p, m'--
81 fe'e'''' .,..5 hy tho war
of,al reports I''V'''I ~ IA. ,..,
.s.s ibs morning say the p''"' "''
a.tbreak today, that the
r'l'A.l ' I'D. ho rlgb. hank OF
Rs1rs sun N''' Wv .....,,,o an
>. ghlkho river lhUl WV J.. ''
p,,.iar lrf has been relieved oll"
...s,. d. continuing on the
llt lne ''''. ,......o arc stll
rtat where lO' ''F''' r-.,...
..grr 30 break through the RUSSIAN"
..,l,.u, iu order 10 get pos
t|'e' ', ..u...3 ..5 emf OFF the
PsI0o OF ne l'''' ''. ..,.
TnHqn ARMY from MUF0''"
r..4d.l ranorts say the Russians
.....,.s ot ebakhp Yesterday
hl come '''N' ..,, ,,oi- tho
where Cen kuiol''h'" '7'"' wv"
.s.s..ye.
Wt.e admitting that the ElsS''l
r,..ara very heavy but not ouerlng
,. tfa general st01 declares me
4paus of the Russian losses
Grated while their own ave
rts boiling at fbp war office today i'
..'S.iy hl.5b,lr as lt becomes evident
I'ins Jarlncse have not cut or any
,g,b' Russians and that Gen Kuropat.
r.s Shfa to stand IKE stone WALL
la. r..bt V'res of both sides are bee
t',.5,o AZ. gr.9taIv exhausted by their
,.. s,st.I5a5 efforts.
T,. main fs,rl BE- that the unexplained
ante, am me Russian left may presage
g .,r,i.ri.al smoke of which Kuro-
...tr. t9s Hoi ya. boon lpprlsod
l oa. ~ ,,a aidfs off lm. Guppenhsr.
vbo ie io command the Second
.., ".i to Inc Associated Press this
...g.re
.e..6 .r KranilD hos been badly
bF,t5 oIoy.d.l ID does not end On
l''.sl. ''W,,'''' ,,. ",,t,i,, hi,
.,',..,s rny.nar snould ne ape
,..sI DrIy bv taiaurrIur away san
Intimately homo .o smash the jap
.Kr. add. rs rmny perparng the
g,.,,3 i,. ug .t.n 49, arrive with the
, .r,' vr
'' ''' ...,.
SOME BRILLIANT MDNtMl-NI0'
,ngl.Y p. o. fl-.r Inn Yesterday
%. prs..,rs usrs rnt only succcssfl
". ,,-. r,gsf nm, rorIsJ ont some
g1Sr, mSsrSmaris oU the Isft where
nav assumed nm energetic offensive
s ny" ,ta h rsI.ss. nosItiop M souk.
Tmrg ,oafSsis. d., HIM mas souk.
ImS ~" tfa r'eb road Which runs
n g.Stserri1a i..rirp The Mandarin
w5 T6nt "A. IiYn riyar int4rsccts H.
4 61r rl.as rorb NJ sbakbe the
paoy8.Ey N.r.bIa. and WImlnstran
rs.nsag .ormal the Japanese
is.m ansr 5ssnants TesIs,apcs can
iarne 10 Guns T6s Japanese losses
vs1 sno,mor.
- -
tohii'I.'a IN a TEMPLE
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17

the trenches. while over the Japanese
position lowered great focks OF car
rlOn crows.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17

Russians Capture Eleven japanese Guns
South Shakhaps Took From Them
DwinB Left Column Forcey Assled- Attacks
Pepused-Russans Advance TO a Seventh Attack.

Petersburg I7-Gen Sakharoa egnphS that the Russians yster
day Lonely Tree hill south Skhe and captured eleven Japanese guns
and one quickher
Lonely hill Shkhe about three miles east the railroad
The seized the hill during the night
Oct overpowerg Russian regiments which previously were in pos
hurried and early the following morn
artillery Subsequently the Russian infantry smed the
hill fighting quarters followed Numbers Japanese were bon
ed the trenches ultimately the defenders driven out after several hours
ofghtng The losses were heavy
17-2 pm-The Russians 6ery saied Gen Ous LETT column
Yesterday neraacks all which successfully repused
sunset last telegram from the field the Russians were
advancing a seventh attack
Field Marshal Oyama reports that the Russian losses these attacks wei"
heavy
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17

ltlIl ilOsr, .N ht..iHs
Henry Glass, years
Ida Saltofsky G years.
Benjamin Warkolsky II years
Gussie Workolsky
Charles Wark1lsky.
Twelve families comprising 100 per-
sons. were asleep bon the big hve-story
tenement house when the flames were
discovered. When the alarm was
sounded through The house the men and
women. some of the latter with babies
IN arms others with little boys and
girls clncug TO the night clothes of
their mothers. ram TO the han way
There they were met with great clouds
of choking smoke while the flames We're
rapidly closing in about them. Bee
fore the Brcmeu arrived police rec
serves from q nearby station had res
cued many persons from the blazing
building. When the Iiremen came hue
man lines were formed from the fire
escapes and tine screaming women and
children were lowered To- the pave
mcnt The flames burst from windows
AN about them. and Inc clothes of many
oi them we've burned from their bodies.
At tho same time hremn with scale
mC ladders had reached the roof and
were cerryiDg Gown to safety the lrcu-
zlcd women and children who had been
driven from the blazing rooms Many
persons unable 90 reach either roof an
fine escape were taken from windows
through which the flames already were
beginning TO pour
The five Warkolsky children were
found huddlcd IN blazing room 10y q
fireman. Their night clothes were
burning their hair burned from their
heads and their bodies blstered,
They were taken 90 "a hospital iu a serl-
Gus condition Their rescuers suffered
severely from the smoke and heat a
few moments later three more children,
an of them unconscious were found 10
the upper part Of the building and care
ried out by thy drameu. AS the res-
ruers rushed 90 the street three other
nremcn. each bearing the dead body of
N child, came down the fire escape from
the dfIh noor The body Of Mrs. Glass
Was recovered soon afterwards
While the fire Was nc its height ilres
were discovered ln "a hardware store IN
Grahnm avenue and In a Grand street
tailor shop within "a few blocks of tho
tenement house Gre These Wrrg quick
is subducd without serious loss.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
Nearly a Score Injured and a
Hundred Endangered in Teue'
ment House Fire
ALL OF THEM WERE ASLEEP.
Twelve Families Occupied the Bald.
ing Macy Had Narrow
Escapes,

Sew York. Oct l1-Siy lives were
lest. nearly % score OF persons were in-
jured. and the lives of more than a
hundred others were endangered in AN
early morning tenement house fire I'm
the WILLIAMSBURG section OF Brooklyn
today with one execution an the dead
are children. and 1l eight who We're 20
badly hurt chat they were removed TO IL
hospital, the Oldest is H-year-old girl.
ncendiarias are thought To- have been
responsible for the fatal fire aud this
theory is strengthened by the fact that
while the hrcmen were az work ON the
blaze alarms were TUNED in for two
other fires On the immediate neighbour
hood.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-10-17
PURSUED ny OFFICIALS.

and they now have lcft the search 20
the ehcrns Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-07-06

The splendor OF the varied colored
gowns worn by the ladies occupying seats
In the galleries and the moving fans COM
pleted a scene spectacular and picturesque
AN IMMENSE HALL.
The hall is an immense amphi-theatre,
admirably arranged for a national con-
vention. The accommodations for the
general public, and especially for the
press, are much more complete than they
were at the Chicago convention and the
best for the latter that have ever been
provided at q national convention, every
facility for the reporting and the prompt
dispatch OF the news to the world at large
being afforded.
The participants In the convention pro-
ceedings occupy positions on the main
floor which forms an elhpse. the chair
mans platform with ample seating
capicity, in the rear. The section alhot-
ted TO the delegates is directly In front
OF this platform. A large standard, n
red. white and blue disc, designates the
location OF the various delegations by
states and adds TO the attractiveness OF
the spectacle.
On either side OF the delegates position
provision has been made for the alter
mates. the press seats being located on the
immediate sides OF the chairman's plat
form. Directly opposite the platform
and in the rear Of the delegates Ia a stand
where a band of 30 pieces plays through
out the convention. filling in the gaps
with stirring music.
The platform and band stand have been
decorated in harmony with the whole
scheme. the nations emblem predomina-
ting.
IN THE GALLERIES.
The galleries encircle the ellipse. the
seats rising in tiers. Seats on the plat
form and one section of the gallery imme-
diately in its rear Is reserved for govern
ors members OF congress. mayors and
others OF distinguished prominence in the
party A hospital has been provided In
the ante-room and is fully equipped with
all needed medical stores and surgical ap-
pliances and with corps OF doctors and
trained nurses in constant attendance.
Large exits adequately marked AFFORD
ready egress from the hall. Officials OF
the convention and a large corps OF at
tendants busted themselves throughout