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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
FINGER PRINT IDENTIFICATION

The Identification OF criminals ,,v
means Of finger prints introduced in 20
cent years I'm European police and nonoI
aDlshments is paralleIed by SINH
lar custom which has been used IN Ko-
rea for centuries to identity female
slaves
In paper recently read before tho
Anthropological Society of London. bv
that In the deeds OF sale ur sIo,,es 80
hand OF the latter was placed on Ire
sheet OF paper on which the deed wa IN
Scrlbed ana an outline OF the finger.
ton. an impression was made ~ -
ringer. such Impressions. which natIT-
ally furnished complete identifcatlon
have been found on deeds that drte
back l,2OO years.-Harper's Weekly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
SECRETARY MORTON
LION AT NEWPORT
He and His Party Extern
siVely Entertained.
MRS. ROOSEVELT IN CAMP
visits Hey Boys Tenting on LIoyd's
Neck-Makes Trip in Kins-
mans Launch.

The Secretary Of the Navy anI his
party added a new touch OF life and in
/ terest to Newport society The cruising
party were entertained at dinner Satur-
day night by Senator Wetmore. and yes
terday afternoon at an elaborate rausi-
Gael with MI and Mrs. William Storrs
Wells as hosts. when they met all Of
the prominent cottaEers
Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Edwin ]
Berwin entertained the party at their
delightful summer place. The EIms.
when there were twenty-four other
guests.
Today Secretary Morton and party
will be entertained by Mrs. Thomas.
wife Of Capt Charles n. Thomas.
United States Navy. commandant Of the
training station. when a number Of
prominent officers and their families
viii meet them at luncheon.
Mrs. Roosevelt. with Ethel, Archie
and Quentin. was a guest at the camp
Of Theodore Roosevelt, IT.. Kermit
Roosevelt. and George Roosevelt at
Lloyd's Neck. Long Island saturd ay
morning. Mrs. Roosevelt left oyster
Bay on J. West Roosevelt's launch. and
spent the entire day II camp.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Westinghouse
and their son, George Westinghouse. II
have left their estate at Lenox and
gone 70 the Worlds Fair at St Louis.
Mrs. Oliver Cromwell Morse has as
guests at her place at Norristown.
Conn, her father and sister. Judge John
Pen Jones and Miss Gertrude Jones. Of
this CITY.
Mr.. Daniel NJ. Ransdell. wife Of the
Sergeant-at-Arms Of the Senate. who is
at her summer home at Lake Maxim
kuckee, Indiana IS entertaining Mrs.
James Robert Mckee, daughter OF the
late President Harrison.
Senior Garcia Mirou. the Argentine
minister, and family, who went abroad
some weeks ago. are now at the Cecil
Hotel in London. The minister viii visi.
south America before returning to
Washington.
The Washington colony Of cottagers
az ocean City, Nd, Is perhaps larger
this year than ever before, the delights
ana convenience Of this nearby resort
evidently appealing 10 them Some OF
them are Mrs. + Brammer and family.
Duane Fox, Mr. Church. Mr.. Lamden,
and Mr. Slidell.
The Rev. DIT. J. G. Butler IS spending
the summer at Mountain Lake Park I
Nd. where his son. the Rev Charles II. j
Butler, also Of this city, viii join him
early this week
Mrs. Elizabeth Gwynn. Of 1925 Connect
lcut Avenue. and her daughter Miss
Bessie Gwynn. have gone to Deal Beach.
y J.. where they will occupy their cot
tage Tor the rest OF the summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
FISH IN DRUNKEN STUPOR
CAUGHT BY THOUSANDS
Whisky Floods the Little Miami River
With Disastrous Results to
the Finny Tribe.

DAYTON. Ohio. Aug. 15-SeveraI hun
dred barrels OF whisky ran into the
Little Miami River Tuesday when the
distIlery at Trebein was destroyed BY
fire. Since then the FISH have been on
a prolonged spree.
The liquor was too much for the fish.
and they became sportive and CAV.
Men and boys wadcd into the stream
and threw them ashore with pitchforlIs
and shOvels by the hundreds, and far
mers IN the vicinity are eating nothing
but fish.
So many fish were taken out Of the
river that tho FISH market in Cfncfp-
natl has become overstocked.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
CLERGYMAN CONDEMNS
BISHOPS RUM SHOP"
The Rev. Dr.. S. Reese Murray Attacks
the Potter Tavern in New York
and the PreIate Also.

Bishop Potter's rum shop in New
York is on the devils side"
This in effect was the statement made
last night BIZ Rev. Dr.. S. Reese Muir
ray, who delivered a sermon at the
Union Methodist Episcopal Church from
the text Let US not do evil that good
may come
DR.. MCrray's address was a singing
arTaignment Of the sO-called reformed
saloon" He did not doubt Bishop Pot
ter's honesty, he said, an honesty
which had led the distinguished clergy
man 10 countenance the opening OF a
rum shop with prayer and the singing
Of the DOxoloEy. but" said Dr. Muir
ray. the whole idea is an erroneous one
and the dedication OF such a shop IN
the name OF the Holy Trinity is mis-
chief making
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
ADVENT OF ENGLISH SPARROW.

The Topeka Journal has ar account
of the first English sparrows brought to
Kansas. In 1864 f. w. Giles conceived
the idea of importing some of these
birds He shipped in all twenty-eight
Of them. They were confined in cages
at his place in Topeka until all but Ave
had died. At last the five were turned
loose TO take their chances Of life or
death, though Giles had no hope that
they would live. They fooled him They
took up their home i'm the ncighbor-
hood. The following autumn there were
twelve birds. The second season found
sixty. and tho third summer about 500
Then they increased so fast that no ac-
count could be apt. and in the twenty
five years which followed they spread
all over the West.-Eansas City Jour
nal.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

There's something in this theory Of
the eminent DR.. Prentice. OF Chicayo
Shat a special kind Of eyeglass will t,nd
TO lessen the drink habit Those that
would become Opaque every time n sa-
loon was approached would ACCOMPLISH
wonders
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

The tremendous boom in wheat makes
v look as II some new Curtis Jadvrin
had gotten into the Chicago pit" WIN
there come crash like that which be-
fell Frank Norris hero. or is old
Mother Nature keeping the production
down? a few weeks will tell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
GRIFFITH
IS AGAIN At HOME
Won Laurels on the Stage
in the South.
MIDSUMMER SOCIAL GOSSIP
Washingtonians Leave Town Singly and
in Pairs for Short Sojourns
at the Seashore.

Miss Eulalie Griffith, one of Washing
tons brightest understudies on tile stage.
mas returned to her home here after an
engagement Of nine months with the
Welles, Dunno. Harlan company
Miss Griffith is the daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. A. B. Griffith, Of this city. and
made hit through the South with her
catchy songs and dances. Accompanied
by her parents, Miss Griffith Will leave
town tomorrow morning for a short visit
TO New York.
Mrs. Ossie Klinger, and Miss Lucille
A. Hughes. have left the city and are
visiting the Worlds Fair. They will
stop at indianapolis and Chicago before
returning to Washington
The Rev. DR.. Charles B. RamsdeH.
pastor of the North Presbyterian
Church. with his son Paul. viii leave
the city today for months stay in the
mountains of Maryland.
Mrs. Pearl, Of 1u2 @ Street. and her
daughter. Miss Kate Pearl, have return
ed from months stay in Asbury Park,
Mrs. Pearls health having been greatly
improved d. the rest and the salt air.
Mrs. H. Adler, Mrs. J. A. Adler Miss
II Gottle, and b. Hardin form a party
City.
Mr.. and Mrs. tt Conner have left
town for Atlantic City, and Will stop
at the Chetwoode.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Pilson and maid.
Miss Amelie Pilson, Miss Zelma PiIson.
miss Margarite Pilson. Miss Olga Pill
son, ,. NJ Pilson. and Z. II. Pilson form
large family party which left Wash
inBton for Atlantic City, and will stop
at the Denis Hotel
Mrs. Thomas =. Fisher and children
Will spend August at the Denis, At
lantic City.
DR.. and Mrs. NJ c. Bennett. with their
daughter, left for Boston last week
They will be gone for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. E Chadwick Hunter of
this city, after an extended trip through
Canada, will go TO the Yellowstone
Park, visiting the ST. Louis Exposition
on their way back to Washington early
in September.
Samuel Brachen. of the Pennsylvania
engineer corps, is spending his vacation
at Atlantic City.
DR.. Henry B. Deale left the city last
week for a trip through Canada TO oc-
cupy several weeks.
Dr. and Mrs. II L. f. Johrson have
gone on an extended trip through Can
ada, after which they viii make a tour
OF the Yellowstone Park. They expect
70 return to Washington about the mid
die Of September.
George Fred Williams announces thu
engagement Of his ward. Miss Elsie
Marie With, the daughter of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Wirth and Edwin
II. Filter. third. Of Philadelphia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

One astrologer says that the planets
declare that President Roosevelt viii he
elected. Another says that his bunch
Of twinkers decree that Judge Parker
Is the man. In the meanwhile the can
didates themselves will continue hustlinp
for votes in order TO prove that at least
one Of the astroiogers IS a liar
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

The reason why a good many people
hesitate 20 take tramps in the country
is that the tramp is so likely to have a
mean disposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

A woman arrested in New York r.
wanted in Punxsutawney. No one will
blame her for fighting extraditlon to the
bitter end
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

Judge Parker slept at the foot of Slide
Mountain on Sunday night Even the
Republicans will agree that this rs a lit
tie too early in the campaign for him
70 take to the toboggan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

1t IF queer thing that overproduc-
ton always creates high prices. the
same az scarcity. Coal is going up now.
because there is too much OF II. and
meat has been going up because the
dealers were afraid there would not be
enough OF It,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

A Mississippi prosecuting attorney
who took an active part In peonage
prosecutions has been shot by one Of the
men who were arrested at his instance.
Public Office seems TO be almost as dan
Berous in Mississippi as it is in Russia.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

Mrs. Ossie Klinger, and Miss Lucille
A. Hughes. have left the city and are
visiting the Worlds Fair They will
stop at indianapolis and Chicago before
returning to Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
Points in Paragraphs.

Mexico has decided TO stick TO silver.
II Is pleasing to note that a last refuge
Is not denied TO William jennings BRYAN.
Ham Tung is to be deported There
seems 10 be no safety for sandwich ma
terial. even when translated into Chi
nese.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15
In Court of Claims.

The Navy Department referred the
claims for the bounty 20 the Court OF
Claims in January. 1899. In proceedings
to condemn property taken as prize the
property IS itself brought into court
and there taken possession Of by the
marshal, and sold under his orders In
this case the United States forces had
taken possession of the captured prop
erty long before. using the vessels for
warlike operations and the material in
the navy yard for repairing its own
fleet, and finally for the transports of
the army
The law makes provision in such cases
that the appraised value Of the property
thus ar~ropri7tcd shall he s'o,,.t-'.~'l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

The Rev. DR.. Charles B. RamsdeH.
pastor of the - North Presbyterian
church. with his son Paul. will leave
the city today for months stay in the
mountains of Maryland.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-08-15

Mrs Pearl OF 112 @ Street. and her
oaughter' Miss Kate Pearl, have return
ca from months stay in Asbury Park.
Mrs. PEARLS health having been greatI,,
improved By the rest and the salt air
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
i!Iied Trades Unions Ask for Con-
ference This Afternoon.
PACKERS REFUSE TO TALK.
Sympathetic Strike Seems Sure if
Arbitration Is Not Soon Agreed
Upon.

Chicago, July 19.-The crisis of
the stock yards strike will come tomor-
low afternoon. The allied trades
Unions in the stock yards which are
certain to become involved in the con-
troversy if it is not soon settled, held
conference this afternoon .7sting
FIVE hours, and at its conclusion sent
letter to- the packers asking for
joint conference between representa-
t.ves of the strikers, of, the packers
and of the allied trades, to see if
settlement OF the strike along peaceful
lines cannot be reached. Tonight
there was nobody VINO would say that
the packers would agree to the confer
ence, and it is impossible to say
with certainty that the meeting will
be- held
Arthur Meeker, manager for Ar
mour & Co., speaking tonight for the
other packers as we'll as for his own
establishment, said that be would
send a reply in the morning to the
letter received this afternoon from
the representatives Of the allied
unions. He declined to say, however,
what the nature of the reply would be.
The unions joining in the request
for the meeting represent all the
trades engaged in the packing indus
try, and they have joined in final
appeal for arbitration between the
packers and the striking butchers.
President Donnelly of the butchers
union said that he was anxious to
have peace, but that unlesEs it came
with the proposed conference tomor-
row there would be general sympa-
thetic strike on the part of the allied
ira des unions.
Both sides still claim to have the
advantage of the strike. The packers
assert that they are operating their
plants almost to their full capacity,
while the strikers contend that the
packing trade throughout the country
is practically demoralized. The pack
era also assert that there is no neces-
sity for any advance in the prices of
meat, and declare that it is simply a
"told-up" by the retail dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20

while wilt and blackroot-A or black
rust have been noted in Geenville
and Orangeburg counties. Consider
able cotton has been laid by in gener-
ally clean condition. Sea-lsland cot
ton is becoming somewhat grassy, and
is blooming freely.
Tobacco curing is now general: the
crop is a fine one. Rice is hesding,
and is in need Of more freshet water ;
June rice is doing fairly we'll in the
Georgetown district. Melons are
bearing well, and shipments are
heavy. Minor crops vary in condition
according to the moisture supply, and
range from excellent to very poor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
Refugees for Criminals.

Aiken, Lexington and Saluda coun-
ties now stand at the head as corrupt
counties. While others are not free
from crime and debaucheries, these
seem to lead. Aiken and Lexington
should draw a bee line from one
Court House to the other and where
the boundary lines meet the following
sign sould be painted in red.
"Wanted-Murder cases for trial.
Cold blooded cases a speciality. We
will clear you sure. Rates reasonable.
A few good lawyers and a moderate
purse.'' / do not think this would
he unwise. .-Montmorenci Cor. Aiken
Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
Weekly crep Bulletin.

Columbia, July l9 The week end
ing 8 a. m July Is, bad mean tenn
perature of go degrees which is slight
" below norsual. Tie departures be-
low pormal we're greater on the coast
than in the interior. The extremes
were a minimum of 60 at Greenville
on the 14th, and maximum OF SO at
Rlackville on the 18th. There were
no destructive high winds The rel,
alive humidity was about normal over
the entire State Tie sunshine was
slightly deficient.
There were quite general showers
on the 12tb, and again on the 10th.
but they were local and partial in
character with many places that had
no rain. The relative wet and cry
areas remain about the same as last
week, with complaint of too much rain
in Chesterfield. Marlboro and Mario,
counties, and of increased severity Of
the droughty conditions in tie middle
and upper Savannah valley counties,
extending i.to the interior over
Greenwood, Newbelry end Laurens
counties that are suffering for rain.
Rain would be very beneficial over the
western half cf tie State, in which
division wells ard streams are very
low, and water for stock is scarce.
Laying by crops is general and the
work is we'll advanced, except that
stubble land corn, and cotton on red
and clay lands, continue to be culti-
vated.
The condition Of old CORD is critical
in the dry sections, and the prospec-
tive yields will be materially lessened
unless rain comes soon. Late planted
corn continues promising.
The cotton crop suffered from an
excess of moisture in the extreme
northeastern counties, and from
drought in the western ones, but as
whole continues very promising IL
has attained seasonable size in the
eastern half of the State, and remains
pnder-sized over the western half.
There are few reports of too large
weed. Cotton is blooming and fruit
i,o we'll in all sections, and many
full grown bolls have been noted.
insects infest fields in Greenviile,
Pickens and spartanburg counties,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20

There has been another change in
the management of the local Western
Union Telegraph office Mr $. NJ.
Marcus G2c bas been manager for the
past three or tour months has resigned
and Mr.. Tom Bradley, who at one
time, few years age, had charge of
tile Postal Office, tooG charge this
morning.
Tie Pythian ball players we're tco
much for the Elk aSgl egation Wednes-
day AFTERNOON. winning the second
game of the series by score Of 10 to
/. The game was an interesting one,
and for the first half of the game the
Pythians were beld down with great
success by the Eiks whop ut up good
game 1t is evident that the Pyth
iars had the stronger team and in the
last few Innings they walked away
With their opponents, and piled up
the scores to their credit. There was
large crowd present and there seems
to be decided revival of interest in
base ball. Sumter may yet be base
ball town, as it once was some yea1s
ago.
The race for magistrate is exciting
more interest in this city than the con-
test over State or county offices. Il.
L. B. Wells, Esq, the incumbent has
| held tie Office for so many years that
strle people have come to regard the
position as his tor life, but Horace
Hardy, Jr., Esq, his opponent in
this race, is young, active and so we'll
qualified for the position by legal
experience and high character taat be
has already developed remarkable
strength. he is the young man $ can
didate and the young men poll big
vote in this city. The race promlse
to be a hot one with close and ex-
citing finish
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
Housekeepers' Labels.

Housekeepers who are now putting
up the years supply of preserves, pick
les, jellies, etc., should obtain book
of Dennison's Ready Gummed Perfor-
ated Labels-printed and ready for
use. For sale at Osteen's Book Store.
July 19-5t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
Pisgah News Notes.

FlSgan, July 1o.-1uo sedSouo s0i"1
continue fine at this place, and the
corn is about safe. Just below here,
and at Boykins and Rembert sections,
the crops are suffering for rain, espe-
cially corn. None has fallen to do any
good for weeks. While we have had
plenty of rain, it is on the light
order, just the thing for the crops.
Mr. Geo. O. Rogers, and family of
Bishopville, are visiting his brothers,
T. NJ. and G. A. Rogers.
Miss Adele Vinson of Sumter is
visiting her brother, and j. D. Evans
family.
Mr.. N. @. Rurkett CT Sumter, is
visiting J. L. Gillis.
Mrs. Robert Vinson, of Charleston
is visiting the family of L. S. Vinson.
Rev. Thomas Lietch is still carrying
on his meeting at Smithville. Great
crowds attend the services and much
interest is being manifesed. Mr..
Leitch cuts right and left and the peo
pie seem to enjoy it. He does not
mince words, and tells the people just
what they are. His meeting will
close some time this week.
Protracted meetings will commence
at Pisgah and Swift Creek churches
next Sunday. Mr.. Walters, the
Pisgah pastor, will be assisted by
Rev. Mr.. Funderburk recently from
Texas. There will be two services
day, II a. m., and aboutS p. m. The
public is cordially invited to attend.
do not know who will assist Mr..
Crouch at Swift Creek.
Probably later on Mr.. Booth will
have another meeting at Smithville.
James Mclean, worthy and indus
trious colo7ed man, died near here last
week from typhoid fever. He lived
here for years, and had the respect Of
ths white people because he deserved
it. He was q good farmer, and his
white friends regret his 6eatb, which
is a distinct loss to his race, for he
set them a good example, which they
would do we'll to follow.
Our State has great possibilities for
agricultural development. but most of
people want to get rich so quick that
they find it too slow to follow in the
footsteps of their foreparents. So
every quack concern is grabbed after.
In buying futures, how many reap
any reward. Possibly one or two,
when hundreds lose all and experience
don't teach them any better. There
are so many pitfalls for the unwary
that 1t is wonder that more are not
swamped than What are. Money is a
good servant but bad master. When
man is loss to all that is good in
life, on account of lis love fer money,
he had better not have it. l know a.
few who love and worship it, more
than anything on the earth or above it
| either.
Parker, the democratic presidential
candidate is poor man, so was Nc
Kinley, and Garfield, which shows
tha; these eminent men gave the best
Of their lives to their country. Good
old Abe was poor, so was S.m Randall.
Grover was poor when he went into
Office, but now they say he is very
comfortable. They tell tales on Rock
feller, by saying that all his bequests
are squeezed out of the people, but
John might say different if You ask
him.
l nope our legislature will pass a
law prohibiting the dumping OF the
poorest oils in our States. Some Of
the kerosene is horrible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
FOR CONGRESS.

I. hereby. announce myself a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for the seth Con-
gress. from the Seventh Congressional Dis
trict Of South Carolina. and pledge myself to
abide the result of the primary, and to sup
port the nominees Of the party.
T. LEVER
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR

Hereby rendering my thanks to the Citi-
Zens of Sumter County fer their generous
support in the past. most respectfully ar
nounce myself as Candidate for reelection
to the Office of County Supervisor. subject to
the rules covering the Democratic primary
election. My very best efforts are promised
and pledged to the performance Of my every
duty. VIM. II. Scale
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20

Leroy F. Youmans, OF Columbia,
has been appointed special Judge
to hold court at Greenwood, beginning
August and running for the specif-
ed time. The appointment has been
made on account of the illness of the
Judge Gage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20

The Sumter Watchmo,s was founded in
1850 and the True SouthTon in 1866. The
Watehman and Southron now has the COM
bined circulation and influence of both of
the old papers, and is manifestly the best
advertising medium in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

l announce myself Il candidate for renomi--
nation for the Office of County Treasurer and
ask an endorsement by the Democratic voters
If sumter County in the coming primary.
July14. 1904 T. w. LEE.