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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13

Colombia has applied to the French
government and courts for an injunc-
tion to prevent the transfer to the
United States of the canal properties
and franchises now owned by French
citizens under concession from the
Colombian government. The news
made an obvious sensation yesterday
around the Capitol.
The French ambassador to this
country has rendered to our govern
ment, from the ladies of France, a
replica of the bust of Washington
which was formerly destroyed by fire
in the Capitol. It was by the famous
David.
The Senate yesterday began discus
sion of the resolution for a congress
sional investigation of post-o6ice
frauds. Republicans oppose it on the
ground that the Post Office Depart
ment can find out and punish its own
frauds; Democrats warmly advocate it
on the ground that committee wholly
Republican cannot be trusted to ex-
pose Republican frauds, that congress
sional Investigations are popular and
thorough, and that such an investiga-
tion would show what remedial legis-
lation is required to prevent the re-
currence Of such plundering.
u. S. Senator Dietrich (Republican)
Of Nebraska, on trial in Omaha for
bribery, il a postohce appointment,
makes defense that he had not taken
the oath of Office as Senator at the time.
Ex-C Congressman E. Il. briggs Of New
York, was convicted by jury on Fri
day of accepting s12, 500 to procure a
contract between the automatic cash
register company and the Postoffice
department whereby large number of
machines not needed were bought.
The defense was that he didn't mean
to, and Judge Thomas said he would
make the sentence as light as posi-
ble.''
The Presidents appointment Of
James Tanner, the famous Corporal
to be Register of Wills here will
stand in spite,of the remonstrance of
the ofice-holders' newspaper and half
a dozen wealthy bankers. 1t is under.
stood that Dent (superseded)' claims
to be in some way related or connected
with the family of Mrs. Grant.
Tanner is one of the liyeliest and most
aggressive of Republican orators and he
stumps it in a double or triplet sense,
having lost both legs at the ankle
while lying on his face and holding
his heels too high at the second battle
of Bull Run. He gets around easily
on his two Eastwood feet but is always
in pain.
ThessKansas State Republican Con-
vention will be the first on record for
Roosevelt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13

referring the matter to the committee
on privileges and elections to fix a
time for holding said elections.
The Governors message was then
read.
After tie reading of the message,
a special message was received from
the governor and joint resolution
from the senate, suggesting suitable
action in memory of General Gordon.
A member of the executive chamber,
member of the supreme court bench,
three senators and five representatives
will attend the services Thursday.
Speaker Smith at once announced
his appointments, all of them being
Confederate soldiers: Messrs. Tribble,
James Brooks, jeremiah, Smith and
King.
Representative johnson introduced a
bill requiring all corporations to make
annual reports. The House then ad-
iourned until tomorrow noon.
THE SENATE.
The Senate convened and organized
at noon.
Mr.. G. j. Holiday of Horny was
sworn in to succeed Mr.. McDermott,
who resigned since the last session.
President Sloan made brief address
and committee was appointed to notify
the Governor that the Senate was
organized and ready for business and
when they reported the message was
read.
Mr. Mayfeld introduced resolution
requesting supervisors to attend the
good reads convention and that the
legislature pay their railroad fares. The
resolution went on the calendar.
After the reading of a special mes
sage in reference to the death of Gen.
Gordon resolution Of Senator Aldrich
for a delegation to attend
the funeral was adopted. The Senate
then adjourned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13
TAX Returns FOR 1904.
OFFICE OF
cOI1NTy AUNJTOR SIJMTER COUNTY


Sumter, S. c., Dec. 5, 1903.
Notice is hereby given that l Will attend,
in person Or by deputy, at the following
places On the days indicated respectively,
for the purpose of receiving returns of
personal property and poll taxes for the
fiscal year commencing January 1et, 1904.
At Office, Sumter, S. c., at all other times
up to February 2oth, 1904, inclusive.
Gordon's Mill, January 9th.
Tindal's Store, Thursday, January I.
Privateer, Jenkins Store. Friday Janu-
ary g.
Manchester, (Thos. \. Gardiner's.) Fri
day. January 8.
Wedgefeld, Saturday, January 9.
S.atebarg, Saturday January 9.
Hagood, Tuesday, January, u.
Remhert, Wednesday, January 10.
Dazell, Thursday, January Ia.
Mayesvil!e, Monday, January Il.
Shiloh, Tuesday January II.
No-wood's Cross Roacs, Wednesday.
January 13.
Oswego, Friday, January Is.
All returns must be made on or before
the 10th day of February, next. cannot
take returns after that Gate. and all re-
turns made after the Goth Gay of February
are subject to peralt:- of 80 per cent.
J. DIGGS WILDER,
dec 9 Auditor Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13

The States adoption of school books
seems to be fruitful source Of cor
suption and each time that a State
adopts list OF text books for a term
of years an ugly scandal is devel op-
ed The State of Georgia adopted text
books q few weeks, ago aand now that
State is being stirred by charges OF
corruption and bribery. The Augusta
Chronicle has made the direct charge
that the two publishing companies to
whom the contract was given by the
commission. for furnishing practi-
caily all the text books, contributed
money to the campaign funds of mem
bers Of the school book commission
when they we're candidates for election
and that those companies employed
attorneys who are intimately associated
with members Of the commission.
The charge is boldly and uncompromis-
ingly ,nads and the commission is
challenged TO demand an investigation,
the editor OF tile Chronicle pledging
himself to furnish the information
upon which the charges are made. 1t
is a dirty piece Of business, but Georgia
is not peculiar in this respect except
that there seems to be the probability
OF proving that the decision of the
commission was purchased. Ii is 8 well
known face that when the adoption
was made an this State thsee years
ago the school book houses poured out
money ike water and that Columbia
vas overruR with school book agents
and Lobbyists. some houses having
dozen or more representatives on the
ground. There may not have been a
resort to bribery in South Carolina
and the charge has never been made
With any backing Of proof, but at the
time there vas NOT little talk con-
cerning the crowd Of book agents in
Columbia and the methods used by
them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13
GOV. HeyWARD's MESSAGE.

Gov. HeyMard's first message to the
General Assembly Is a lengthy paper
and goes into details in reviewing the
condition of affairs In the State during
the past year. he quotes largely from
the annual reports of the State officers
and from the report OF the special COM
mission appointed at the last session
sof the Legislature to Investigate the
tax problem and to devise means for
equalizing taxation and at the same
sime increase the revenue Of the State.
He says that he has been unable to
discover any way OF reducing the ex-
penses Of the State government with
soutcrippiing existing institutions or
9npairing she efficiency of the govern
ment. He asserts that if all property
were returned for taxation at its full
value as the law requires the income
of the State would be ample for all
purposes and there would be no neces-
sity for increasing the levy or for
seeking new sources OF income by taxa
tion. The trouble is that boards Of
assessors fail to perform their duty
and permit property owners to make
incorrect returns for the purpose of
lodging taxes.
The Governor recommends that coun-
ties be allowed to vote bonds for the
purpose OF building good roads; urges
that an immigration bureau be estab-
Hshed, suggests that provision be
made for technical training in the
public schools, and that night schools
besestabiished in the Mill districts and
elsew here where needed
he recommends that the appropria-
tion Of $4,000 for the Wade Hampton
monument be made Immediately avail
able and that work be proceeded with
at once without waiting longer for the
popular subscription to be raised.
He recommends that the law allow
ing special terms Of court to be held be
repealed and that at least two new
circuits be established.
He urges that an appropriation be
made for an exhibit of tho States
resources at the ST. Louis Exposition
and comments upon the value OF
such an exhibit and the injury that
wonld result if the State is unrepre-
sented,
Gov. Heyward comes out decidedly
IN favor oi biennial sessions of the
Legislature and gives strong reasons fol-
his position.
Another recommendation that he
makes that is worthy of serious con.
sideration is that steps be taken te
protect our forests against wanttoE
and wasteful destruction, as istae sug-
gestion that the shad and oyster indus
tries of the State should be protected
and fostered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13
PUBLIC SALE

OF A VALUABLE and very productive
plantation comprising two tracts, situated
in the Waxhaw District of Lancaster
County, South Carolina, and known as the
Wexhaw Plantation or W1therspoon Place.
and Cureton Lands respectively, the form
er being 1869 acres, more or less, and
the latter 372 acres, more Or less in area,
and both tracts adioin. This land is about
miles from Lancaster Court House, On
the Charlotte Roed and also not very far
distant from Waxhaw on the Seaboard Ar
Line. The soil is red clay and very fertile.
This plantaiIon is also well adapted for
stock raising. The Waxhaw Plantation is
the historic birthplace OF General Andrew
Jackson.
The undersigned will sell at PUBL Auc-
ton on Monday, the first day of February
1904, in front of the Court House door al
one o'clock p. m at Lancaster c. H., S. c.,
all the above described two tracts of land,
a more particular description Of which can
be found il the Lancaster Ledger and
Lancaster Review Of Lancaster, c.. r., S. c.
The Waxhaw Plantation, firstly above
described has been sub-diyided into SIX
tracts, and. if not sold as whole, will be
offered in tracts according to & plat,
copy of which can be seen at the oflce Of
the Watchman and Southron.. Improve
ments consist of tenement houses and out
buildings scattered over the lands.
Terms Of sale. One fourth cash, balance
il equal yearly instalments of one, two,
three, four and five years, or all cash at
the option Of the purchaser the credit
payments to bear interest and to be secur-
ed to the satisfaction of the Owners.
WIESENFELD & COMPANY,
706 Fidelity Building,
Baltimore, Nd.
William Carnes. of Dwight, Lancaster
County. S. c.. Auctioneer. Jan st
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13
THE LEGISLATURE MEETS.
Rovse and Senate Organized for susi.
aess.-.eovernor's Message Read.

Columbia, Jan. 12.-The House met
at noon and after prayer by Chaplain
Pratt. Speaker Smith delivered short
address. Mr.. W. T. Aycock of Rich
land was sworn in as the successor OF
John McMaster deceased.
Three dispensary directors, two peni-
sentiary directors, a liquor commission
er, and one associate instice are to be
elected and q resolution was adopted
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13
Masters s Sale.

BY VIRTUE OF a Decree of the Court
CT Common Pleas for Sumter County, in
the State Of South Carolina, in the case Of
Catherine NJ. Werber against w. 0. Cain,
in his own right and as Guardian, Marion
Noise, William NJ. Cain. S. R. Cain, Carrie
Z. George, Helen E Ramsey, Thomas j.
jackson, 3. j. Jackson, and J. B. Hacvin,
will sci, TO the highest bidder ct the ,urs
House in the city CT Sumter, in said corn-
ty ard State, on sale day IL February,
1904, being the first day of said month,
during the usual hours of sale, the follow
iog described real estate and personal
property, to wit
1st. All that tract of land situate in
the County of Sumter, State aforesaid,
containing one hundred and thirty-three
acres, bounded on the north by lands
of H. D. Cain. south by lands John j.
Rowland, and Isaac Ballard, east by estate
of R. B. Cain, known as the Mill Tract, y
and west By land of a, j. China.
I'd. All that tract of land situate in
said county and State, containing one
hundred and seventy-fve acres, bounded
north by lands of j.. S. Richardson. south
by lands Of j. r. Cain, east by lands of +.
NJ. Mellett and by the estate OF R. M. Cain
and west by land of j. 7. Jackson.
Except the ninety-tive acres Of lard
heretofore conveyed to Jane Rose and
David Nathaniel.
Also eight shares of stock in the Invest
ment Association Of the par value Of $40
each.
will also sell on Tuesday, the I'd day
Of February, at the residence of the late
James Manigault, during the usual hours
of sale, the personal property of the es-
tate of the said decedant.
Terms of sale cash. Purchaser TO pay
for papers.
II, FRANK WILSON,
Jan 8 Master for Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13

WANTED-Faithful person to travel
for we'll established house in few
counties, calling on retail merchants
and agents. Local territory. Salary
$4,000 per week with expenses addi-
tional, all payable in cash each week.
Money for expenses advanced. Position
permanent. Business successful and
rushing. Standard House, $50 Dear
born street, Chicago. Nov. II
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13
Notice, Confederate Veterans.

Dick Anderson Chapter Daughters
Confederacy will give out Crosses OF
of Honor at the Opera House at Il
o'clockeon Tuesday, Jan. ]9th. After
the exercises are over lunch will be
served at Armory Hall.
Agnes Begin, Sec.
County papers please copy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13
0sWeso Circuit.

Rev. G. Whitaker, the new pastor
of Oswego Circuit will preach at
Lewis chapel next Sunday, Jan. II, at
LA. NJ. and also at Zion at 4 p. m..
of the same day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13
TREsPAss NOTICE.

. ALL hunting or other trespassing
on lands of the undersigned is hereby
forbidden under penalty of law.
j. j. Brunson, ". J. Durant, r. r.
Durant. Jas. Reaves, 7. b. Brunson,
T. B. Yates. Jan 6-2t*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13

WANTED, Persimmon, Dogwood, Hick-
DRY and Holly Logs. Freight paid on car
loads. JAMES COCKSHOTT, Charleston,
8. G.. Oct 21-4m.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13

FOR RENT-One storehouse, with
three room dwelling attached, with
necessary out buildings, for five
months. Three and one half miles
from Sumter in the fork Of Providence
and Stateburg roads. For terms apply
to R. NJ. Edens, Sumter, S. c.
J01v OFF
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13

The Sunste,, Watchnaaa was founded in
1850 and the True Soathron in 1866. The
Watchmass and ,Soutsron now has the COM
bined circusasion.and influence of both Of
the old papers, and is manifestly the best
adyertising medium in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-13

FOR SALE-Sewing Machine in
good condition. Apply at Watchman
and Southro1. Office. Setp. 30-2t.
The Forrest City times., 1904-06-10
The Nss,viIIe Reunion.

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The Forrest City times., 1904-06-10
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-25
Report Said that 0rientaIs We're
Frustrated III Attempt to
Bottle the Enemy.
WOULD SINK STONE CARGOES
Excited Crowds Believed that
Car Would Offer Peace and
That sIikado Had An
nexed C0rea.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 25.-(2:1s y
M. } Reports Of Russian victory At
Port Arthur were current late yester-
day afternoon and early Iii the even
ing, and about midnight they seemed
to have been definitely confirmed here.
but in the absence Of an official an
nouncement, which Is rnomentarily ex-
pectea. stories of the dimensions of this
vidtory we're most conflicting ana con-
fusing.
The most important circumstance At
tached to the report was that the jap
anese haa attempted 70 bottle up Al
nairal s.arlcs fleet In Port Arthur bs
sinking two stone laden vessels at the
entrance of the harbor. TO accomplish
this two Japanese ships appeared on
the harbor with the Japanese fleet be-
hind them and ostensibly In pursuit
The Russians, however suspected the
ruse and their ships steamed out, sank
the stone laden vessels, engaged ana
defeated the enemy and drove them
Off. Reports of the loss inflicted. how
ever, are conflicting.
An the stories feature the vessels
loaded with stone. but according g
some versions the japanese fleet was
conveying transports with me purpose
cf effecting landing at Pigeon bay.
and after the failure Of this preliminary
maneuver the Russians played havoc
with both japanese battleships ana
transports, sinking four Of the former
| ana two OF the latter. One aecotn'
gives the name OF the battIeship Ret
vizan as the vessel which particulars
distinguished herself during the actioz
Thy ranming and sinking one Of IN
japanese battleships.
News Of the victory was accompanied
by two stories one that after the mrs
decisive victory the emperor would o.
fer peace, and the other that Japan hat
deposed the emperor Of corea and for
Imally annexed that country Botl
these reports are without confirmation
and they are given simply as exarnple
/ of the stories which fioated about Il
! the excited crowds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-02-25
Fire Water and indians.

Everett. Wash, Feb. deputy
sheriff Stanyar arrived here TINS morn
ing with John Price, a Siwash, as pris-
oner. Last Saturday night the In
dams on the stillafuamish reserve,
near Cicero, flies up on whisky, and
q free-for-all fight ensued-
John Price had a four-inch BLADE
stuck through his back into his lung.
re may recover. Billy Wilson was
disembowled and win die, Andrew
price son of John, was cut on the
thigh, and Louise, the wfe Of Andrew
has deep slash in her back.
Billy Wilson says John Price cut
him John says the cutting was all
done BY George Smith. Smith and .
half-breed named Billy Fulton have
disappeared.
Fulton brought the whisky 70 the
indians. John Price bears a hafd
name.