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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-04

1t is said here in responsible quar-.
-ers that within the next two days the
Democratic national committee will
take steps to inform the public of the
change which President Roosevelt is
declared to have undergone with ref
erence to tie trusts in the last year
and especially since the Chicago con-
vention. The committee is understood
to have in its possession letters writ
ten by the President to personal and
political friends, in which he discusses
the trust question with his usual
breezy frankness. One letter which
ne is alleged to have written to Gov.
Van Saint of Minnesota, about Aug.
l5 of last year, will be published wide
ly. He is credited in it with referr-
ing to a number of the big corpora
tions of the country in anything but
fattcring terms, and indulging in
little play of phraseology regarding
the watered stock of the United States
Steel Corporation. The letters, it is
said, will be Autographed and placard-
ed in the doubtful states, especially in
New York, New Jersey and Connecti-
cut, and by them the Democratic COM
mittee hopes to show that the presi-
dent has drawn in his horns in these
later days, so far as the trusts are
For several days agents of
the Democratic national committee
have been in Washington endeavoring
to secure secret information which
Secretary Cortelyou collected against
the trusts while Secretary of the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor 1t
is said that they have been quite sue
cessful and that the committee now
has in its hands matter that can be
used to good advantage in the closing
days of the campaign.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-04

In accordance with the directions of
the President, Secretary Victor 81.
Metsalfe, of the Department of Com
merce and Labor, has completed ar
rangements for a thorough investiga-
tion of the several districts of the
Steamboat Inspection Service except
that part of the Second District,
which is included in the Port of New
York. The officers selected to make
inquiry are on the retired list of the
Navy. Each officer has had assign
ed to him a certain district of the
Steamboat Inspection Service as fol-
lows:
First District, San Francisco-Rear
Admiral Louis Kempff.
Third District, Norfolk, Va.-Com-
mander z. L. Tanner.
Interior Mississippi District-Rear
Admiral John R. Bartlett.
Tenth District, New Orleans-Rear
Admiral w. C. Wise.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1904-11-04

Magazines should have q we'll defined purpose.
Genuine entertainment, amusement and mental recr
THE SMART SET the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
NOT IN POLITICS.
Order Issued Employees of State
Dispensary.

Columbia, July 20.-State Commis-
sionel Tatum has issued An order as to
the actions Of State constables and
other employees of the dispensary in
politics. This order follows that of
Governor Hayward issued some time
ago through Chief Constable Hammet,
and has been sent each constable
throughout the State. The order is not
intended to interfere with the political
freedom Of the employees in expressing
their choice for any of the candidates
out, but is simply to prevent them
using the influence of the institution
for or against any candidate.
The order is as follows:
Columbia, S. c., July 20, 1904.
To Employees of the South Carolina
Dispensary:
For the guidance of your political
concuct, the following rule is promul-
gated:
Dispensary employees must not use
the influence incident to their posi-
tious for or against any candidate,
whether by.talking politics during bus
mess hours, or by using official letter
heads at all on which to write politi-
cal communications.
This rule is not intended to interfere
with the Individual political freedom
of any employe, but to prevent the in
huence of this institu tion from being
used for or against any candidate.
This rule will be strictly enforced.
80 80 W. o. Tatum,
Commissioner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27

Halifax, N. S., July 19.-Capt.
John Taylor Wood, grandson cf Presi.
dent Zachary Taylor and nephew c1
Jefferson Davis, died here today,
aged "A years. Capt Wood was born
in Minnesota, entered the United
States navy as midshipman in his 18th
year and served in the Mexican War.
During the civil war he was with the
Confederate army and served as colo.
mel on the staff Of Jefferson Davis ard
with Lees army. His daring work as
a blockade runner attracted much at
tention. At the close of the war be
escaped with Gen. Breckinridge to
Florida, crossed to Cuba in an open
boat, and later came to Halifax. He
had been for many years secretary OF
the harbor pilotage commission III
this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
The COAST LINE LOST.
Verdict Of 1915 Against the Rail-
road.

Columbia, July 20.-A verdict OF
sS75 was returned against the Coast
Line road this afternoon by the jury
in the suit brought by E. L. Richard
son against that company. The suit
was a most interesting one and the
original complaint asked for s., 900:
The hearing of the evidence consumed
nearly all day yesterday and the argu-
ments took up a greater part Of the
time this morning. Railroad men
took considerable interest in the pro-
ceedings, because it concerned the sale
of ticket to point at which the train
on which Richardson was riding did
not stop.
1t seems that several months ago
Mr.. Richardson bought ticket to
Latta, and the rule was that change
should be made at Florence for the
train which stopped at that place.
However, the plaintiff was put off at
Pee Dee, which is about eight miles
this side of Latta, because the train
on which he was ring made no stop,
although he was riding made DO stop.
station. Suit was fled for S., 600, and
when the point was raised that the
train should have stopped at the sta
tion, although there were orders to
the contrary, there was considerable
interest taken in the outcome, as it
concerns the right of passenger to
stop common carrier at certain
points and the right of railroad COM
pany to eject a passenger at point
not named on the ticket. The verdict
and the whole case will undoubtedly
end in the supreme court, as the coun.
sci for the road, Messrs. Barron and
Ray. have already given notice of a
motion FOR a new trial
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
a SHOCK TO BISpOpVILEE.
The Sudden Death of Mrs. W. H.
Rogers, wifa of the Chief of
Police.

Bishopville, Lee county, July l8.-
At az early hour this morning people
were shocked at hearing Of the sudden
death last night of Mrs. ". Fl. Rog-
ers, the young wife of the chief of po-
lice Of the town.
Late yesterday afternoon she walked
out with her husband and little two
months old baby, stopping on the way
at the houses Of some of her friends as
was ber wont.
She returned to her home about
dark and soon retired with her infant,
her husband sleeping in an adjoining
room.
In the early morning he was arous-
ed by the crying of the little one
whom the found lying in his mothers
arms Upon attempting to arouse his
wife he saw that she was unconscious
and hurriedly aroused the neighbors
and sent for medical assistance.
In a short time Drs. Manning and
Jennings were on the spot, but it was
too late. She had died before their
arrival, presumably from heart fail
urea sad ending to sweet and
lovely life.
AS Aimee Kelly she was favorite
with all old and young. With smile
for each Of her friends and warm
graceful courtesy for all about her, she
captivated all with whom she came IN
contact.
The deepest sympathy is felt for the
stricken husband and the motherfess
baby, who is now being tenderly cared
for by loving hands until definite
arrangements can be made for its fu-
ture we'll doing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27

Macon, Ca, July 21.-Receiver. 7;
Albertsen, who has been in charge Of
the First National bank since its fail
ure on May 6, today turned over the
affairs of the defunct institution into
the hands of Walter j. Butler, an at
tornefy who arrived here from Spring
field, o. The receiver on retiring says
that there inns nothing in the situation
to change his first announcement that
the banp would pay its crediors IN
full. Other dividends, it is sald'
will be made in short time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
Lee County News Notes.

Miss Kate DuRant of Sumter is
visiting Dr.. Durant.
Miss Jennie. Muldrow, of Mayesville,
is visiting the Misses Dennis.
= MissS NTH, of Sumter, is visiting
Misses Nettie and Ruth Dixon.
Mr.. ". A. James is taking much
needed weeks rest at his brother-in-
laws, Mr.. Barr's near Leesyille.
Or. Berry Lane and Miss Ruth
Rufin are recruiting at their old home
Tarboro,<N. c., for several weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. .. Reames have
gone to Fletcher, n. c., for week
or two and from there will go to Ashe-
vile.
Mr.. R. H.ssingletary. of Scranton
who graduated last June in the law
department of the S. G. college came
over last Friday prospecting with a
view of locating here.
A negro ". nan living on MIR. John
McLeod's place was struck by lightning
during a thunder storm last Sunday.
Dr.. PEBBLES was called to her and it
is thought she will recover entirely
from the effects.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. A. fraser OF Cal-
vert, Texas are spending some time
With his sisters, Mrs. DesChamps and
Mrs. Bradley. On their way out they
spent at week in st. Louis to attend
the Worlds Fair.
Capt. H. D. Corbett, who is always
on the lookout TO Improve our mail
facilities got up a petition last week
and sent on to the postofice department.
asking that they would put mail
pouch on the freight train running
from Darlington to Sumter and con-
meets with freight train On Bishopville
road at Elliotts. The freight train on
Bishopville road carries a mail bag
but when it gets to Elliotts it is
taken by the passenger train going to
Gibson, N. c., and not brought back
until next morning. This delay is
not only annoying to business men but tl
yexatious and we understand that the
railroad is willing to make better
connections if they carry Uncle Sans
mail. il.-VindicatoI.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
The EU1AHVILLE INQUEST.
Coroner's Jury Adjourns Without
Discovering Any Evidence.

Eutawville, July 2o.-The coroner S
Inquest at Eutawville examined y
witnesses, all OF which failed to place
the responsibility of the killing Of
Kitt Bookard on any man or company
oil men. The jury of inquest asked
for an adjournment until some future
date, hoping in the meantime that
evidence will come forward to place
the responsibility of the crime on the
guilty parties.
The goodacitizens of this community
are using their best efforts to mete
out justice to the perpetrators of the
crime. Solicitor Hildebrand and Mr..
Summers of Orangeburg represented
the State. Everything is quiet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
North Carolina Teachers Bi!
Pupil.
From the Chapel Hill News.

I ICm WIG O'ok kSA 1890 A'O 80
Mr.. M. B. Forbes, Of Camden
County, who is attending the summer
school, boasts of teaching the most
ponderous pupil this country has ever
produced.
His name is Lewis Lewark, son Of
John Lewark, a fisherman on Albe.
marie Sound. He is 81 years old and
weighs 710 pounds. When he went to
school to Nj. Forbes he weighed over
500 pounds and his mother told Mr..
Forbes that Lewis weighed $50 pounds
before he was weaned. He exhibits
himself sometimes, going to Virginia
Beach, Norfolk and other nearby
places.
He will not venture far from home
us afraid of an accident or that he
will get sick. He sleeps On an iron
bedstead and and has chair especial
" constructed for him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
O. B. Davis.

Asks the readers of this newspaper who
are suffering with indigestion Or dyspepsia
to call on him at once and get bottle OF
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. If you knew the
value of this remedy as we know it you
would not suffer another day, Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure is thorough digestant
and tissue building tonic as we'll. 1t is
endorsed personally by hundreds of peo-
pie whom it has cured of indigestion
dyspepsia, palpitation of the heart and
stomach troubles generally. Koeol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests what you eat. it is
pleasant, palatable and strengthening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
Weak Hearts

Are caused by Indigestion. If you eat a
little too much, or if you are subject to
attacks of Indigestion, the stomach ex-
pands-swells, and puffs up against the
heart. This crowds the heart and shortens
the breath. Rapid heart beats and heart
disease is the final result. Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure digests what you eat, takes
the strain off the heart, cures Indigestion
dyspepsia, sour stomach, and contributes
nourishment, strength and health to every
organ of the body. Sold by o. B. DAVIS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
Brutally Tortured.

A case came to light that for persistent
and unmerciful torture has perhaps never
been equaled. Joe Golobick of Colusa,
Calf, writes. "For Is years l endured
insufferable pain from Rheumatism and
nothing relieved me though l tried every
thing known. l came across Electric
Bltters and it's the greatest medicine ON
earth for that trouble. few bottles OF it
completely relieved and cured me-" Just
as good for Liver and Kidney troubles
and general debility. Only $50 Salts
faction guaranteed b. j. F. w Del ocme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
Struck Dead BY Lightning.

Pickens, July 19.-During terrific
thunder storm at Easley Saturday af-
ternoon Mrs William Hutson was iu-
stantly killed by lightning. Mrs. Hut
son and her husband were sitting 1neal
a window when the bolt came. 1t is
not thought that Mr.. Hutson will
survive the shock.
The mother held in her arms her
little child, which was unharmed,
though every bone in the mothers
body was shattered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27

Timmonsville, July 21.-Miss Mary
Reynolds, young lady of IS years who
lived near town, was struck by tighten
ing this afternoon and instantly kill
ed. She was sitting on the back piaz-
"a with the family, some of whom
we're within three feet of her, but were
uniuiured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
Safeguard the Children.

notwithstanding all that is done by
boards of health and charitably inclined
persons, the death rate among small chill
dren is very high during the hot weather
of the summer in the large cities. There
is not probably one case of bowel com.
plant in hundred, however, that could
not be cured by the timely use of Cham
berlain's Cc,lc, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. For sale b. China's Drug Sto' e.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
HAR., FIGHr1NG REPORTED.

Chicago, July ia special to The
Daily News from New Chwang says:
Hard fighting has been going on for
several days in the neighborhood OF
Tongscbu, eight miles east of Ia Tche
Kiao. It is reported that the Russian
loss in last nights engagement was
2. 100 and the Japanese 1000. The
.Japanese have also beer in active con.
tact with the Russians east of Hal
Cheng, where there have been many
minor actions.
All along Kuropatkin's front ana
flank the japanese are moving lnSo
position, but the general attack is De-
ing postponed until supplies and reen-
forcements come to the front: Pro-
gress along the muddy roads and
mountain passes is slow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
4 RUSSIAN RECONNAIsANCE

q hltSS1AN RHOONN E11OIa4NO1.
Lilac Yang, Wednesday. July 21.-
delayed In transmission. l-The Rus
sian eastern army today attacked the
japanese on the ::other side of the val
ley of the Lao river. Lieut.. Gen.
Count Keller, after hard fight, com
PEELED the japanese to retreat with
great loss.
Gen. Eerschelmn. July 10, had a
successful engagement, forcing the
Japanese to rapidly retreat onFheir
main force.
The Russian loss were 200 men kill
ed or 8ounudd.
Bands OF Chinese bandits have ap-
pea -ed in this neigbborhood. They
attack the Russian sentries.
It is. reported tSaS Gen. Kuroki is
suffering from malaria aud that he
follows bis army in litter.
Gen. Oku, it is rqmored, has re-
sumed his advance beyond Kaichou.
The Russians are expecting battle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
FTERCE FIGHT RAGING.

London, July "a Russian CORES
pondent Of the Daily Telegraph at
Mukden, under date of July 19, says
g A fierce fight has been raging dur
ing the past two days and it still con-
sinues.
The Japanese, who are in superior
strength, attack with great daring
and ooolness.
The Russians are contesting the
ground splendidly.
The japanese danking movements
TO the east are the real cause OF our re-
tirement.
g Heavy losses have been sustained.
The Japanese artillery has again
shown It's superiority.
The scene of the fighting is not
mentioned by she correspondent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
Rubber Neck.

Rubber neck or joints with Elliott's
Etnulsifed Oil Linimene. 1t will remove
all stiffness and soreness. 1t ls better
than plasters for lame back, or pain IN
the chest or side. Elliott's Emulsihed
Oil Liniment cures muscular rheumatism.
Full 12 pint bottles, 25 cents at ali ceal-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
NEAT PACKERS STRIKE AGAIN.
Strikers Claim That the Packers
Have Violated the Agreement.

Chicago, July 22.-All packing
house employees here and in other pack
ing center were again ordered out on
strike today by the union officers,
under the pretext that the packers
have violated the agreement on which
the strike was declared off. The rea-
son given for renewing the strike is
that the packers did not give work to
all the men who reported this morn
ing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
JOE FOLK WINS IN MISSOURI.
He Was Nominated For Governor
on First Ballot.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July 1.-Joseph
Folk the courageous District Attorney
who has sent so many of the boodlers
to prison was today nominated for
Governor on the first ballot in the
Democratic State Convention. The
platform containing Folks anti
bodice plank was adopted without
change.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27

Toxic, July q, 2.10 a. m.-A fisher
man reported that the Vladivostok
SQUADRON was of Miyako yesterday 60
ing in a soutbeasterly direction at q
speed of 10 knots. this course Ian
speed is maintained the squadron will
be off Yokohama late today. The east
ern coast of Japan is shrouded in fog.
Shipping has been suspended awaiting
the location of the Russian fleet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
GEN. oKU,s REENFORCEMENTS,

GEN. oKU,s REENFORCEMENTS.
London, July 2O.-The Daily Chron-
icle this morning prints dispatch
from its Yin Kow correspondent under
dats of July 10, saying that the reen-
forcements for which Gen. Oku has
been waiting are now being dlsem-
barked under the protection OF seven
japanese cruisers.
4 fresh landing Of troops. the dis
patch, says, is also being effected to
the north Of Port. Arthur, and I'M
portant events may be looked for 1nis
week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27

particular cbangeinhis sphere Of oper-
ations. "Last night" thu dispatch
says, ''our sharpshooters and Cossacks
surprised japanese outpost at the
village of Khudiannza, 10 miles south
east Of Ikhavuan. Twenty one Of the
japanese wear bayoneted. Those who
escaped were fred upon by mistake by
the japanese who came to their assls-
tance.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27

London, July 21.-Twenty guineas
per cent. was quoted at Llyods TO-DAY.
for insurance against the outbreak OF
an Anglo-Russ; war within three
weeks. This is the rate which prevail
cd at Lloyds on the Russo-Japanese war
three weeks prior to the outbreake OF
hostilities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
JapS HAVE TURNED the FLANK OF
GEN. kEEEER's POSITION and
lFIERgE fight RAGING.
The Russians Claim TO Have Made
q Successful Reconnaissance
in Force Under Gen. Her.
scheiman.

Lao Yang. July 2.-(Delayed IN
transmission. News was received
from Ia Cche Kiao yesterday that the
japanese had broken the Russian left
flank between Lieut.. Count kei-
ler,s position and that of Gen Resnen-
kampf and that they were marching
on Mukden. The rumors to this
effect are persistent, but there is no
official confirmation of them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy.

This remedy is certain to be needed in
almost every home before the summer IS
over. It can always be depended upon
even i'll the most severe and dangerous
cases. It is especially valuable for sumn er
disorders in children. It is pleasant to
take and never fails to give prompt relief.
Why not buy it now? It may save life.
For sale BY China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
THE MoTIEN PASS REPULsE.

THE MOTIEN PASS REPULSE.
ST. Petersburg, July 19.-The wal
Office has no further details OF the
Russian ,repulse at Molten pass. The
loss of men, which it is freely admit
ted will probably be considerably IN
excess of Gen. Kuropatkin::s figures
given out last night, is greatly deplor,
ed. But evidently the engagement al
least served the purpose of demonstrat-
ing that Gen. Knroki's army has been
heavily reinforced north, and the
General staff is now inclined to be-
iieye that the japanese commander
NAV have decided that frontal attack
from the south is inadvisable and is
concentrating is forces for direct at
tack on Liao Yang.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
TIE STORY CONFIRMED.

London, July 2l.-According to a
special from Moscow. the Rusky Lis
toku of that city confirms the Asso-
ciased Press report from Liao Yang
that the japanese have broken through
the Russian left flank and are march
ing on Mukden.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27

Bradley, S. G. July l9.-Thos. J. Lyon,
magistrate in Hibler township, Green
wood county, had difficulty with his
son-in- law Ed Stevens, on Hard La
Dor creek this afternoon. 1t was
renewed at Stevens house at Dornsville
when Lyon shot him five times,
killing him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27

London, July 2O.-The Constantine
ple correspondent of the Daily Mail,
in dispatch dated Jnly Is, says;
ss A Russian cruiser has just. passed
through Odessa with several guns
covered with canvas on her deck. She
also carried torpedo tubes -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
Prominent Actor Passes Away in
London.

London, July 2a:-Wilson Barrett,
the famous actor, author and mana
ger, who was associated with Edwin
Booth for many years, died in this
city today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27

Caoital stock paid il, $4,000 90
Undivided surplus, $4,000 90
Individual liability of stockhold
ers in excess of their stock, $4,000 90
Transacts general banking business;
also has Saving Bank Department. De-
posts of 81 and upward received. Inter
est allowed at the rate of 4 per cent. per
annum, payable semi-annually.
WE. B. HAYNSWORTH, President.
RI. MANNING. w. F. RHAME,
Vice-President. Cashier.
Jan. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-27
GOLD STANDARD IN PANAMA.
Congress of Ready Made Republic
Ratifes Currency Agreement.

Washington, July 2s.-Notice has
been received by cable that the Pana-
ma Congress has ratified the agree
ment for placing the Isthmian cur
rency system on gold basis.