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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
Russian Troops in Field.

London, July 9.-According to the
latest estimate of the available fighting
strength at General Kuropatkin S com
mand it is improbable, after allowing
for losses already sustained casualtie:
and i'll, that the Russian commander
in chief can dispose of more than 81,
600 oayonets and sabres, with 263 felc
guns. His force can hardly. on liber
al calculation, exceed 100, 0o0 infantry,
5, ,0W engineers, 10000 Cossacks anc
311 field guns.
With this number General Kuropat
kin has to retard the Japanese advance
and defend the long line from Niu'
Chwang to Siamates, On the road te
Mul:den from the Yalu river, in order
to keep his line of communications
oper along the Trans Manchurian Rail
way to Harbin, 600 miles from tbs
sea.
This army forms the main group o.
the Russian forces. 1t consists o!
sixty-three battalions of the Eas,
Siberian Rifles, of the Seventh, Sec.
ond. Third, Fifth, Sixth and Ninth
divisions, sixteen battalions of the
Tenth and Seventeenth Army Corps
and forty-eight battalions of Siberian
infantry, or a total of 127 battalions,
with forty. one batteries Of field anc
two of machine guns.
The second group is that of Genera
Stoessel, intrusted with the defense oI
Port Arthur, consisting Of the Fourth
division, three infantry regiments anc
the Seventh division, the total making
probably about twenty. eight Thousand
of the land army, allowing for sick
and a loss Of two thousand at Kin.
Chow. With 10, 600 sailors his com.
batIve strength should be thirty eight
Thousand men, with some fifty field
gurs and four hundred siege guns,
besides naval ordnance.
The third and last group of the Rus
sian forces in the field is that of the
troops assigned to Vladivostok, con.
sisting of the Eighth division, and
fortress troops, and number of Cos.
SACKS raiding in northern Corea.
These are under the command OF
General Linevitch, and in number
probably do not exceed twelve thou
sand.
The Russian staff has arranged fol
the despatch of 1852, 600 men and 50, O0G
tons of stores during the six months
from May to October, monthly sup
ply Of $1,000 men and 1888 tons OF
stores. With the most favorable
circumstances and the unbampered use
of the Trans Siberian Railway. il
seems improbable that General Kuro-
patkln within the next few weeks can
oppose anything like equal numbers
of the japanese arms attacking him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
GASOLINE STOVE EXPLODED.
Rev F. W. e. Peschsv HerolcalIy Saves
His Wife From a Horrible Death.

Rev. and Mrs. F. w E. Pe>chau
narrowly escaped horrible d+ ath
last Monday. Mrs. Peschau was
preparing the noon meal when in
some uuaccountabl- ulanuer the
gasoline stove exploded setting her
garments on fire. She ran into the
yard screaming, and DR.. Peschau,
who was in his study in the church
near by, ran out and threw her upon
the grourd AID extinguish+d the
flames, but not until she was severe
ly burned about the body. Rev.
Peschau then FASTENED to the scene
IF the fire and threw water on it,,
causing the flames to burst forth
setting fire to his clothing. But for
his presence of mind he probably
would have been fatally burned, but
he Immediately threw himself on
the floor and thus extinguished the
FIRE. but not until he was painfully
burned about the face and hands.
Had DR.. Peschau not been present at
the time of the fire Mrs. Peschau
would undoubtedly have been burn
ed to death. That, both did not meet
a horrible death is miraculous.
We clip the above from the
Miamisburg (Ohio) News, of June
80. The citizens of Sumter no doubt
remember Rev. Dr.. Peschau, the
Lutheran minister. who Is or Is
years ago often visited this comInun-
ity and organized ST. James
Lutheran church. We are pleased
to learn from private sources that
both the Doctor and his wife are out
of danger now and are slowly recov-
ering.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
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
a..d tissue building tonic as we'll. 1t is
endorsed personally by hundreds of peo-
ple whom it has cured of indigestion,
dyspepsia, palptation of the heart and
stomach troubles generally. koeol Dys-
pepsia Cure diyests what you eat. 1t is
Ileasant, palatable and strengthening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
AssanH eassS gonnpr roulised.

Special TO The State.
Darliugton, July g. An alleged at:
fempssd criminal assault on a Little 8
yeaEold mulatto child yesterday by
yc6ng negro man aroused some I'M
tersss hers. The STAIR happened in
town and the dusky youth was prompt,
zy arrested and locked mp for few
6ongs. The child was uniniured and
iits mother accepted q compromise.
The ae cused was released upon the
payment of q snm of money satisfac-
tory 20 all parties concerned. There
ssas NO excitement. 8
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
Scholarship Examinations.

Examinations were held Thursday at
Court House by the County Superin-
tendent of Education, for Winthrop,
Clemson and the Charleston colleges.
The examination for the South Carroll
ma college was due to be held. but
there we're no applicants. There were
g applicants for Winthrop, 5 for
Clemson and 2 for Charleston college.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
Denver, Colo, July 5.--Cbarles q.

Denver, Colo, July 5.-Charles 3.
;Moyer, president of the Western Fed
.eration of Miners, was released from
;cnstody by Sheriff Bell Of Teller coun-
ty in this city this afternoon after
furnishing bonds for $4,000 on the
charges of murder and incitiag riot,
fled against bim at Cripple Creek.
Bonds were provided by a guarantee
company. Moyer has been prisoner
le3 days and during The greater por-
tion of that time was confined in the
bnll pen at Telluride, on the plea of
military necessity"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
Death Of Anthony Bracey.

The veteran backman, Anthony
Bracey, died at his home Thursday,
after an illness of several weeks.
Anthony was the pioneer colored back.
man of Sumter when it was town OF
fewer inhabitants and much less pre-
tentious ways, and through all the
years and changes, through fair wealth
er and foul, day and night, until pre-
vented by ill health, he has been a
conspicuous figure on our streets, serv-
ing the public with fidelity and polite.
ness. Everyone knew Anthony, and
his many friends will hear Of his
death with sincere regret.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
lapan's Strength in the Field.

London, July s.-There are four
japanese armies now in the held,
three OF which are acting in coopera-
ton in the general advance against
General Kuropatkin in Manchuria,
leaving the fourth engaged in ehe siege
of Port Arthur. The four armies are
accompanied respectively by Generals
Kuroki, Oku, Nodzu and Nogi.
Marquis Oyama, the commander-in-
chief. is expected in Manchuria the
coming week 30 take supreme COM
mand of the four armies.
The First Army, General Kurokl's,
is that which was disembarked at
Chemulpho between February 8 and
March /, consisting Of 1880 men-
Il. eco combatants and $500 coolies
with 5000 horses and 36 guns and an
immense supply Of stores and ammunl-
tion. This army is that which march.
ed through Corea to the Yalu, crossed
that river at the battle Of Chin.Lien-
EhsnE on May 4, and having occupied
Feng-Wang-Ch -Cheng, has made its head
quarters there pending the develop
ment Of the plan OF campaign.
Kuroki's army was originally COM
posed of the Imperial Guards division,
the Second and Twelfth divisions, and
possibly has been reinforced BY the
Seventh, Eighth and Ninth divisions,
these three being those kept back for
disposition as circumstances might
The Second Army, under General
EOku, is that which was landed at
Pitsewo and elsewhere on the Liao-
Tung peninsula. After obtaining pos
session Of Kao- Chow and the neck OF
the peninsula by the battle Of Ma
shan, this army was divided, two
divisions and possibly another being
instructed, as the Fourth Army, with
the task Of subjuRating Port Arthur,
under General Nogi, while General
Oku led the rest of his force north
ward along tile line of the Manchu-
RAN railway to cooperate with Kuroki
and Nodzu. It was this army which
engaged and drove back. General
|SSakeIberg at the battle OF Wafangow.
Is originally consisted Of the First,
Third, Fourth and Fifth divisions.
- Lastly, the Third Army is that of
General NodatA which was landed at
Taku-Shan and concentrated in the
neigRborhood Of Siu-Yen: It is COM
posed Of the Sixth, Tenth and Eley-
enth divisions.
II Including the Seventh, Eighth and
Ninth divisions, the location OF which
is nos certain, this accounts for all the
thirteen divisions Of the japanese army.
Roughly speaking, the strength of q
japanese division, combatants and
non -combatants, is 25. 900.
H the permanent active amy has been
put ihto,the field there would be alto
getRer 2o3 battalions, 55 squadrons Of
cavalry, 6S4 cannon, 81, $50 horses, $500
officers and 1913, 100 men.
It has beeen reported that the
reserve hattalions of each division
have also been sent into the field.
This adds 50 battalons. II squadrons,
ia cannon, 8, Zoo horses, 1000 officers
and $500 men, making the total of
fighting men 22s, 800 rank and file and
s, 500 ooHicers. Allowing for troops
guarding communications. garrisors
and $1,000 engaged at Port Arthur
this wonld give 150. 900 men, or 1e0.-
000sappfoximately, as opposed to the
Russian army at General Kuropatkin's S
disposal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13

Springfield, ILL.,, July 5:-Thomas
E. Watson of Georgia for president
and Thomas Ei. Tibhles of Nebraska
for vice president was the ticket NOM
mated today by the Populists rational
convention. The names of VIM. v.
Allen OF. Nebraska and Samuel ".
Williams lof Indiana were also placed
before the convention for president, but
before the list of States had been COM
pleted in the roll call their names
were Withdrawn and Watson was
nominated by. acclamation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
The Martin Family Arrives.

The Martin fmily of mnsicins arriv-
ed Thursday night from Chicago, to
lend their service in the evangelistic
meetings being conducted by Mr: Mar.
tin at the Christian tabernacle. 1t will
be rare treat to the citizens Of Sumter
to have the privilege Of listening to
this musical family, as they have ap-
peared before thousands, in nearly
every state in the union as we'll as
abroad. They will give concert one
night this week. The entire family
are stopping at the home of Mrs Brit
ton on Warren street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
secaaa Fren, Old Order.

$500, IT.,
ia iaaoeatsh'a, ga Jnv aas ue
.IEslor S,s'a:.s af 9hIseo amelscaa
alecnalscs. @a'ea Das Pes s N eals. als,
renee nslf g eehsuty asa i, cs1s. .,, nleui'
snsssfsp shss eAIehos su..usn.
sons tsse entire eouhsS is Iaclns i.
esasacas sissnaslon as % aesI.'
sos aisssnsion ~ ass ianss; ;;
So Eese mas oeesss sIosOss 9. s1ie so4sa ois1s
fer years. pns Y Nas nos uns.. sscsnses cea.a
5 snas masssFs seacneu aa asass ssase' s
zas naGs9gai conyens! s!on Was An ,soo s0o'
son % EAinaeapot1s Al June' 80
when the National Connc'l maos
changes u the obsecs OF tne oIder, y
as said. Many Of the members oecaar,
ed that this se,slon was sas "a arpi itrary, ano
that the mater should nave oeen .p9'
90 popular Tote. rhe Counen oecla-
ed 20 astabl limsh an insurance 6rancn,
and approps Eno1ey from che Ma
Eionak 30 dsTray expenses.
Inmsdia SafteS taa convention
pFoSgst ease roni i've states. Was
ignored. snsurge refnsed e
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
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. 1t is esl ecially valuable for SUNNI er
disorders in children. 1t is pleasant to
take and never fails to give prompt relief.
Why not buy it nos: It may save life.
For sale b, Ci.ila's Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13

Charlotte, N. c., July 6.-By a
majority Of over 400 votes, Charlotte
today went dry. Three questions
were submitted, VIZ: Prohibition,
dispensary and saloons. Less than 50
votes were cast for the dispensary.
The election was quiet. There are
now 16 saloons in Charlotte, each pay
ing 81, 600 city tax annually.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
Shat by His son-in-Law.

Chester. July S.-A phone message
received here from Cofnwen stated
shat one Crawford hsd shot and fatally
wounded has father-in-law, Mr.. Far
raer, this afternoon, near. Pleasant
Grove Presbyterian church, about six
railes east of Chester. The ball pene-
trated the left breast near the region
Of the heart and death was expected
In a short while.
Officers are after Crawford who is
said to be drinking, but up to this
time he has not been captured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
WEEK END RATES
Excursion Tickets to Popular Resorts
Now on Sale by Atlantic Coast Line.

The Atlantic Coast Line will sell
week end tickets, beginning May 2Sth
and continuing until August 9th to
the following named points. Tickets
turn on Tuesdaysfollowing date OF
sale. Rates on:
Charleston. s.. S5; Cross Hill, So
Georgetown, s. 90; Glenn Springs,
81 10; Greenville, S.65; Isle OF
Palms, 1885; Spartanburg, $40;
Sullivan's Island, S3 85; Waterloo,
81. 95: White Stone; S. c., $3.50; Viii
mineton, n. g.. IS IS.
J. T. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is Dr.. Kings New Life
Pills. These pills change weakness into
strength, listlessness into energy, brain
fag into mental power. They're wonder
full in building up the health. Only Csc
Der box. Sold by J F. w. DeL0rme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
Fire Mules Killed BY Light.
ming.

Camden, July s. s.-LightEing killed
Ave mules on Mr.. g. j. Sbannon's
plantation in West Wateree today, and
also killed Jim Egypt, one Of his farm
hands, and badly shocked two other
hands who had hgonght the stock up
to she'd where taRy we're accustomed
to being fed at 12 'csock. They were
under the shed when the disaster came.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13
Land Surveying

Capital stock paid il, $4,000 90
Undivided surplus, 10000 90
Individual liability OF .tockhnld-
ers in excess of their stock, $4,000 90
Tsansacts general banking business;
also has Saving Bank Department. De-
poslts of 81 and upward received. Inter
est allowed at the rate of per cent. per
annuu, payable semi-annually.
W. F. B. HAYNSWORTH, President.
r. I. MANNING, ". F. REAMR,
Vice President. Cashier.
Jan. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-13

Thirty-six Belgian draught horses
will compete in the live stock contests
at the Worlds Fair. They are now on
their way frona Antwerp.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
When In Pennington have your
cam fed at Aliens Grand Livery Sta
BILE. west end of town. Timothy and
oats always on hand. Fine livery.
NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT.

State of Colorado, County of La
Plata, IS.
In the District Court.
In the Matter of the Assignment of
A. w Vachon. lnsolyent.
To Creditors:
You are hereby notified that A. w.
Nachon made to me, as assignee,
deed Of assignment of all his property
for the benefit of his creditors, dated
the 2Sth day of June, 1904. and record
ed in the County of La Plata, Stale
of Colorado, on the 2Sth day of June,
1904.
That the estimate of the aggregate
value of all the property of the said
assignor is the sum of Nine Hundred
and Thirty-nine Dollars ($939OO, and
the estimate of the amount of his liza
bilities is the sum of Twenty-Five Hun
dred Forty-nine and 59-10O Dollars
s2,54959)
You are hereby notified to present
your claim against staid assignor un-
der oath to me within three (3)
months from the date of mailing or
notice to creditors.
L. E. AMSDEN. Assignee.
Dated July 8.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
MINES AND MINING.
From the La Plata Miner.
g 6 g G, g g c, g G G, g g g c, {

Robert Tribble has commenced his
assessments above town.
Considerable work is being done on
the Three Ladies' claim just east of
town.
Oswald Link is pushing development
ment on his Louesa lode in Chicago
gulch.
Messrs. Mershiner and Salms have
completed the annual work on the Snl-
der properties.
James Dennison, one of the owners
of the Neglected mine. has taken n
lease and bond on the Lille Bell lode
and will work quite force on that
property. This claim has produced
considerable very rich tellurium ore.
and If opened in proper shape should
make a paying mine.
Jack Bradford has disposed on an in
terest in his group of claims in Boren
gulch TO Baskiville and they have fix
ed up camp near the property and
commenced development work. In
the main drift there is IA body of ore
over eight feet thick which averages
about $40 per ton In gold. and some
portions OF it has given returns of s45
per ton. They are at work in this
drift and Will extend 1t 100 feet as
rapidly as possible.
While Oro Fino is quiet at present
there are deals under way that viii
shortly make that section as lively as
in the past.
1t Is reported that ID. p Ritter is
meeting with good success in his eff
forts TO get capital to take hold of his
tunnel project, and this big enterprise
is likely to be started very soon.
w. w. Parshall has about completed
arrangements to resume work on the
group of claims south of the Neglected
on which he sank a l00-foot shaft last
season
Carroll a Co. are still doing deyel-
opment ON the Porcupine group and
the showing is very encouraging.
Fassbinder n Sons have done n
large amount of work on their group
of claims this season, and are opening
great milling proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
CALL FOR BIDS.

Bids for plastering / 900 yards, more
or less, three coats sand, finished ce-
ment, at the High School building, Will
be received by the School Board OF
District No 8, as per plans and speci'
fications furnished at the County
Clerks Office, Durango. Colo. The
right to reject any and all bids is re-
served by the board. All bids must be
in the hands of the secretary by 3
o'clock p. m, Friday. July %. 1904.
c. G. EDDY, Secretary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
NEr ruN NEW AND
SECOND HAND
UlAI uD Stubbs & JakWay

The Hub saloon mas won popularity
Tor its daily beef roasts which are
unexcelled in popularity and prepH-a
ton. The Hub buys the best Of pI {
roast and never changes, and the Ii
never any left for the fellow who it'
In late
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
,&alMM&Mm1w

All kinds OF express and transfer
work done by j. S. thurman & Co. We
can move you on short notice. We also
have the latest improved trucks for
handling pianos. Agents for the cele-
brated Hesperus Coal. We give 1000
lbs. for ton. Have had five years
experience and guarantee satisfaction.
Office at Grace's coffee store. We
solicit your patronage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
WANTED-At once. Dining room
girl at Inter-Ocean Hotel.
BIDS WANTED.

For erection of school house in Hay
Gulch. For plans and specifications
write or call on C. Reister, Content
Postofiice. Bids will close June 3Oth.
BY order of School District No. q.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
We seII....
JAP-A-LAC
gsas7lMW&Mmuv

Drink the Saratoga Excelsior Wa
ter. sold on draught by Hub Club and
Sample Rooms, James Gallery, Proprie
tor, Main street Durango, Colorado
A natural Saratoga Water, direct from
the spring at SARATOGA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
DR.. J. q. PuLFoRD, Dentist.
Rooms and 7. krusehks Block.
Phone Red 413.
o. & r. q. TIME TABLE.

No. t15 Arrives from Denver 4:40 pm
No. 1f5 Leaves for sIiverton 500 p. m
No. t16 Arrives from siIvert'n9: IS p. m
No. 116 Leaves for Denver $3.50 a. m
No. 461 Leaves for SiIverton 6:45 a. m
No. 462 Arrives from SiIvert'n 500 p. m
RIO GRANDE SOUTHERN
No. s Arrives from Telluride 4:60 p. m
No. 6 Leaves for Telluride. ..7:40 q. m.
All trains daily.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25

Wood & Morgan's livery is strictly
up to date. For short or long drives
their turnouts are unsurpassed In the
state. Careful drivers always In at
tendance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
$1,000 REWARD.

For return OF one white mare z
years old. branded Y on left shoulder
and on left thigh. Weight 1000 lbs.
Also one bay mule, weight about 1000
lbs. Strayed from Durango about the
goth Of June.
LOTUS & SKIDMORE.
Durango, Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25
WORKING NIGHT AND DAY.

The busiest and mlghtiest little
thing that ever was made is DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. These pills change
weakness into strength listlessness
into energy, brain-fag into mental
power, They're wonderful in build
ing up the health. Only CSC per box.
Sold by G.. T. Tiffany, Jr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-25

Experience in making soft drinks
The Tiffany people are experts In this
line and you should remember the
place.