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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
A FIERCE FIGHT.

Hal Cheng, Aug. 1.-The japanese
on Saturday attacked the heights OF
Yangsee pass, the right Of 6he Rus
sian position at Simoucheng. Under
cover of their artillery the Japanese
infantry charged, but the Russian
guns drove them back in confusion
and silenced two of their batteries.
The Russian losses were slight.
Between Hal Cheng and Ia Tche
Kiao, the same day there was long
distance artillery duel, which had lit
tie effect. A single she'll burst over a
Russian gun, killing two and wound
ing eleven gunners.
On Saturday night the japanese
made desperate assault on Yangsee
heights with the bayonet and a hand
to hand fight ensued, but the Japa-
nese were again repulsed, fleeing down
the hill in confusion.
The Japanese are said to have en-
ployed their customary trick while
advancing Of shouting in Russian ::
"Don't fire, we are friends. -
The japanese renewed the attack at
daylight yesterday, training all their
guns on Yangsee heights. BY 6
o'clock the fight had developed along
the whole front of "a miles and was
especially hot against Gen. Mist
chenko. The Russian artillery did
magnifcently, several times forcing
the japanese batteries to shift their
positions. The Russians are holding
all their positions at the hour when
this dispatch is sent from Hal Cheng.
The heat is almost unbearahle and
is trying to the fighting men, but.even
while marching under the blazing sun
and weighed down by accoutrements
and ammunition, often without food
or drink all day, the men try to be
cheerful and sing songs while grim
work is in progress.
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There is no inclination here to doubt
that there may have been pretty severe
fighting at the outer positions Of Port
Arthur, possibly accompanied by a
bombardment from the sea, but it is
not believed that the japanese are yet
ready to storm the fortress. Rear Ad-
miral Without, in command of the ma
val forces at Port Arthur, is relied on
to put to sea if the condition of the
fortress becomes desperate. While no
definite information is obtainable the
report that the fortress is short of
ammunition is considered by the pub
lie as the most disquieting feature of
the situation.
The Vladivostok squadron is ex-
pected back in port today or tomor-
row.
The indications are that the Baltic
squadron is On the eve of an important
movement. Nothing regarding this
can be ascertained officially. but
many of the officers have already said
farewell to friends and families and
are holding themselves ready for in
slant service.
The emperor had arranged to in
spect thessqudron, but his plan was
given up owing to the assassination of
Minister Of the Interior Won Plehve.
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THE NINEIY-sIX BONDS.
Iudue Pritchard Grants a Manda-
mus to Compe! Payment of
Bonds.

Asheville, n. c., July 3o.-Judge
Pritcbard. in the United States Cir
cult court, handed down today his de-.
cision in the South Carolina bond
case, entitled ex-parte Ellen Folsom,
Jenie F. Pack and Mamie F. Mclean
less in re George W. FOLSOM. plaintiff,
against the township of Ninety-Six,
defendant.
The plaintiff applied to Judge Pritch-
ard for writ of fhandamus compell-
ing the authorities in the township IN
question to levy tax for the payment
of certain railroad bonds. The case is
one of the most novel and important
shat has yet come before Judge PTitch-
ard, involving the construction of the
South Carolina Constitution and the
power of State to abolish municipal
divisions in such way as to destroy
bonded Indebtedness. Judge Prltchard,
after hearing the argument in the case,
granted the mandamus prayed for.
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Seriously Injured by Enraged
Cow.

On Tuesday last Mrs. J. S. Cole
nan, of Denny's in Saluda county,
vas hooked and bruised by vicious
cow n such a way that it feared
sbe may die from her injuries. Mrs.
Coleman had gone into the ba1n-yard
70 attend to young calf and the COW
became enraged because of her pre-
asnce. The beast rushed towaad her
and before it was possible for her to
make her escape from the yard
sae was hemmed in at one of the
fence corners. She was struck in the
face and body and serious wounds
we're inflicted. Had it not been for
she fac5 that the horns Of the animal
we're blunt she would have been in
seansly killed.
At present she is in a critical con-
Ssion but there is still some hope fol
her recovery. .-NewberTy Telegram.
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KUROPATKIN IN TIGHT PLACE

ST. Petersburg, Aug. l 1856 q. m.
-Altt ough public attention has been
distracted from the events of the war
durine, the past week the situation at
the front is regarded as critical.
The eriveloping movement of the
three japanese armies of Gems. ku-
roki, Nodzu and Oku around Gen.
Kuroratkin's position appears to be
almosf; complete, and the extended
line o.."the japanese seems to be the
only drawback to concerted action. 1t
is realized here that the Russian gen.
eral must now either fight or with
draw The whole army northward. He
is being closely pressed at Hal Cheng.
At that place Gen. Kurokl's Northern
column makes it extremely dangerous
to rerlain there, because, while hold
ing the position to give battle against
the japanese, whose advance is notori-
ously always slow and careful, Gen.
KuroI;i might push through and cat
his railway communications to Liao
Yang.
While nothing is definitely kuowa
there is some unofficial information
that events are rapidly maturing for
either battle or retreat. For instance,
the refusal to accept further press tele-
grams at Hal Cheng is shown by the
fact that one Of the correspondents OF
the Associated Press had TO ride
through to Mukden to file an account OF
the Ia Tche Kiao fight. This might
be construed either that preparations
are m aking for retirement or that
the wires are very crowded incident to
concentration at Hal Cheng or Llao
Yang
| A few days are expected to deter
mine which course Gen. Kuropatkin
has elected to pursue.
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pREslDElI
.REEsE CONVICTED.
ltsnGsd 10 Seven Years in Pri-
son, but VIII appeal.

Charlotte. N. G., July 3o.-After
3eing ont for about eight hours, the
Sury IN the case of ". Z. Breese,
s laes president OF the First National
bank Of AsheYiIe, found him guilsG OF
abstraction and iBisap application Of the
funds Of the bank, and Judge Keller
sentenced him TO seven years in pris-
Defendants attorneys fled bill OF
ezeeptiops aud gave notice OF appeal
% the United States circuit court OF
appeals as Richmond
he verdict was returned at 1880
s this Saturdayl morning.
Ihis IS the fourth time the case has
been heard IN the United States dis
ssrict court, one hearing having been
heard IN the court of appeals, when
new trial vas granted; once the
defendant was conVicted and twice the
Sarg was unable to agree.
Today IS proceedings were taken mp
with the conclusion OF Chas. A.
a0ore.s argument for the defense, the
seeh OF United States District Attor-
1ey Holtol and the charge OF Judge
Keller. Judge Moore conteaded that
Il none of ths defsndant.s acts was
there any intent TO defraud.
In the closing argument for the gov
ernmene District Attorney Holton
lsinsaind that conditions in Ashe-
vile had nothing TO do with the banks
failing
Judge Keller began his charge to
EelaB jury IS 8. Is and consumed an hour
md quarter In going over the evil
szce and explaining the law in the
casla. The iury retired at 80 p. M.
and alter being ont two hours re-
Gn-ned and had the charge relating to
Ehe difference between embezzlement
and nisappropristion of funds repeat
~ ~
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He STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY cS sUMTEa

By Thos. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge
Whereas, W. L. Jackson made suit to
me to grant him Letters Of Administration
of the Estate of and effects of Samuel Il.
Jackson, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all and singular the kindred and
creditors of the said Samuel b. Jackson,
late of said county and state, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the Court
Of Probate, to be held at Sumter C. e., on
August 18th, 1904, next, after publication
thereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under ny Hand, this Sd day Of
August, A. D., 1904.
THOS. V. WALSH.
August 3-et Judge of Probate.
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JAPANESE PRESSING FORWARD

JAPANESE PRESSING FORWARD.
ST. Petersburg, Aug. 1, $50 p. m.-
At last the decisive battle of the cam
paign seems to be in progress. Having
completed his envolving movement of
the Russian position Gen. Kuroki has
ordered simultaneously an advance
from all points against Hal Cheng and
Lioa Yang. Fighting is raging on
both fronts and still continues. The
latest reports contain nothing yet con-
frmatory of the rumors that Gen. Ku-
ropatkin has been defeated.
According to Kurokpatkin's official
dispatches to the emperor, the battle
began for the possession of the I'M
portant position at Simoucheng,
which is located at the juncture Of
the Feng Wang Cheng and Stu Yen
roads. Two separate armies were
launched from the east above the two
roads, while third, under Gen.
Okou, moved up east of the railroad
from Ia Tche Kiao to try to cut of
the Russian force there from Hal
Cheng. If the latter move is success
full this force will be crushed. A por-
tlon OF Gen. kurok1's army at the
same time advanced against Gen.
Count Keller's position at Ikhavuen,
east of Liao Yang, trying the favor
ite Japanese plan Of out-hanking him
on the right. Still further north on
the Saimatsza-Liao Yang road, the
japanese moved forward against
Houtsiatz, 25 miles from Liao Yang.
At all points the Japanese employed
artillery to the best advantage.
Gen. Kuropatkin's situation will be
desperate in the event of his defeat.
The keenest anxiety is felt at the war
Office for news of the progress of the
battle.
The general staff seems utterly
dumbfounded at the number of men
the japanese possess and consequently
Kuropatkin's statement that they are
landing another heavy force at the
port of New Chwang adds to the soli-
citude.
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GUN AND LOGKShlTH.

| take pleasure in giving Co
tice to my friends and the pub
nc generally, that, having re-
gained my health, have re-
opened my shop, and am ready
to do any work in the
line Of Guns, Locks, Sewing
Machines, &c Prices reasona-
bic, work done promptly and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Shop removed to No. %
West Liberty street, two doors
from OSteen's Book Store.
r. :. BRADW ELL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Berlin, July 29.-The foreign Office
today Informed the Associated Press
that. Russia has agreed to fully indem-
nifty German shippers and their con-
signees for any losss sustained by the
seizures of German ships and the
detention Of the Prinz Heinrich's
mail. An inquiry is now in progress
to determine what claims shall be pre-
sented. Russia also agrees to restore
and forward the contents of the two
seized mail packages.
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MOVING TO THE NORTH.

St. Petersburg, Aug. 2, $50 a. IN.
"A report from an apparently reliable
source late tonight was to the effect
that Gen. kuropatkin,s main force had
been rapidly moving north for several
days.
According to this report no troops
proceeding to the front from Russia
had gone past Harbin in the past
three days. They will be de-trained
there and every available piece OF roll
ing stock will be rushed south empty
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Cheraw, July 29.-The Cheraw Ma
val Stores company's plant burned
down last night about O'Clock. It is
not known how the fire originated,
but it could not be managed at ali
when discovered. The plant was
only partially covered by insurance
and the loss falls on local investors.
The plant was valued at about
Sl2, 900. The future course of the COM
pany is not known, but it will doubt
less be rebuilt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Parker kept quiet, Roosevelt followed
salt, Fairbanks is silent, Tom Wat
son is saying nothing, DR.. Swallow is
not giving anything away, and Ex-S Sen
asor Davis is doing no talking. This
wholesale quietude among the nomi-
uees is a tremendous endorsement OF
.Judge Parker's wisdom in bridling
his tongue. Parker set the pace and
mis- wisdom is emulated. Hurrah for
Parker!
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The Willy Japs Have Almost
Succeeded in Catching Rus
sian Army in a Trap.
RUSsllNs IRE FIGHTING 4 DESpER.
ATE BATTLE TO ESCAPE.
Japanese Pushing Forward Stead
lily and Victoriously Toward
Mukden.
ST. Petersburg Officials at Last Awake to
Their Army's PeriaI And Great Alarm
Prevails.
DESTROYERs TORPEDOED.

New Chwang, Jnly 20. 9 p. m.-
Heavy firing was heard outside of
New Chwang until 2 o'clock this
afternoon. The Japanse torpedoed
and sank the Russian torpedo boat
destroyer Lieut.. Burkof and damaged
two other torpedo boat destroyers in
Pigeon bay last Sunday.
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FIGHTING TWO DAYS.

London, August 1.-The correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail at New
Chwang in dispatch dated July 81,
says that there has been heavy fight
ing for two days in the marshes south
of Hal Cheng during the gradual re-
treat from Ia Tche Kiao Of 5, 600 Rus
SLAMS forming the rear guard, and
that the peril of this force increases
daily.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

The :ace problem has broken out in
connection with the Chicago strike.
The south may hang e mean negro
occasionally, but it is the only section
of this country where law-abidlng
negro can find employment without
prejudice or hinderance And this is
a consideration of vastly more imp2r-
tarce TO the respectable negro than
any other.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Toxic August 1.-The surrender Of
the Port Arthur garrison has been de-
manded by the japanese but the COM
mander of the garrison has refused.
The japanese forces now hold every
strategic position surrounding the city
except Golden Hill, and the capture of
the stronghold cannot be postponed
very long.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Banqueting in mad air is quite the
thing at the Worlds Fair. Several
banouets have been given lately in
car on the Ferris Wheel. 4 special
car bas been set aside for this purpose
as has wedding car.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Mukden. August 1t is reported
here that General Count Keller was
killed yesterday by fragment of q
japanese shelliin an engagement near
Liao Yang. The report is generally
credited, although not officially coz
Grmed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

vladivostok, Aug. 2.-The Russian
squadron has returned ia safety from
it's successful raid along the east coast
of japan. The net result of the raid
was the capture of the Arabic, and
the sinking of several schooners and
three steamships.
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Or. John. 0. Wilson to Succeed Dir
Lander.

sparsanburrg. July 29.-Rev. Dr..
John O. Wilson, presiding elder of
the Cokesbury district, has been
elected president of the Williamson
Female college at Greenwood to sue
reed the late DR.. S. Lander.
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JAPANESE DISASTER.

.Chefoo, July 20, 11.55 p. m.-Refu-
gees who have arrived here from Port
Arthur say that the japanese lost a
cruiser and .gunboat last Thursday
night result of striking mines.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Chicago. Aug. This was a very
busy day with the packers. With IN
creased forces Of skilled workmen ano
their operating departments more
Thoroughly equipped than at any time
since tae beginning of the strike the
employers took a firm grip on the ma
ehinery of their affairs and as result
the stock yards took on the old hum
of activity to great extent. More
than 1900 head Of live stock were
received today. This is an increase
OF 5e, 600 head over the receipts on the
corresponding day last week. Such
an enormous amount Of live stock
would under normal conditions have
had a depressing effect on the market
and today when the train loads OF an
imals began to pour into the yards,
stock men and traders feared a panic,
but it did not occur. Prices were
lowered sharply but the fact that the
market held so we'll as it did seemed to
prove that the packers are prepared to
Increase their output.
The big packers bought 5000 cattle,
Is, 600 hogs and 10000 sheep during
the day. Before nightfall, so per
cent. Of these purchases had been
slaughtered. Further proof of the as
sertions of the packers that the diff
culties of the strike are being over
come was furnished by the shipment oi
500 car loads Of fresh meats from the
stock yards. OF this number 400 cars
we're loaded and shipped by the firms
affected by the strike.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Lake City. July 29.-Two negroes
became involved in q Eow this evening
nc Salem and one stabbed the other
killing him almost Instantly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Bucharest, Ronmana, July s1.-The,
drought has almost destroyed the
maize crop and the government has
prohibited the expectation CT .aaize.
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for the removing of troops at Liao
Yang and other points to the north
ward, leaving a skeleton force to con-
test the japanese advance on vital po-
sitions.
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London, Aug. IA dispatch to a
news agency rom Toxic says there is
reason to believe that after two days.
fighting then Japanese occupied Sim
oucheng, thus cutting eff Gen. Stakei-
berg from Gen. Kuropatkin.
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ORDERS FOR STRIKE TO
EXTEND TO HEW YORK
But Packers Appear to controI
Situation as They Refuse to
Confer With Strikers.

Chicago, July 29.-Unable to ar
range a conference with representa-
tives OF the New York packers, Mich
ael j. Donnelly, president Of the
Amalgamated Meat Cutters Workmen
of America, has ordered strike of all
members of this organization employed
in New York by Schwarzchild & Suls-
berger and the United Dressed Beef
company. The order which was tele-
graphed to New York tonight does
not go into effect until Sunday as the
men in the eastern packing plants dc
not. report for work on Saturday.
That the probabilities of settle
ment by the opposing interests in Chi
cago are rs remote as ever was plainly
demonstrated today when Henry Z.
Wallace Of Des Moines, Ia. and A.
Z. Ames of Buckingham, Ia, called
on the different packers with propo
sition from the strike leaders Offering
to concede the most important point
of the controversy, if the employers
would agree TO renew peace Hegotla-
tions. Mr.. Wallace and Mr.. Ames
were told by the packers that there
was no possible chance for any furth-
er conciIiatory move and that the
packers were in position where they
could ignore the labor unions and
that they proposed to do so.
From a statement made by President
DonneIly tonight it would appear
that the men are becoming anxious
to get back to work.
ssWe shall be glad to confer with
%o% >f a 9nu
time, - said Mr.. Donnelly. While
cannot say that our position is in
any way changed, we are not anxious
to keep running fight and shall be
glad il. a settlement can effected. "
Following the arrest of George
Golden, chief of the Packing Teams
ters union, for picketing, riots be-
came more frequent in the vicinity OF
the stock yards this afternoon. In
one distul bance a mob captured a
loaded meat wagon after it had left the
stock yards, upset the wagon and
threw the meat into the street.
The most serious riot of the day
occurred in South Chicago, where five
men were arrested for trying to pre-
vent the delivery of meat Although
the strikers and their trlenoS became
very boisterous when it became
known that Golden had been arrested
and made all sorts of threats no one
was seriously injured in any of the
many disturbances that occurred.
The police have the situation so
well il hand that before the would
be rioters can get fairly started in
their purpose they are scattered by
the bluecoats in all directions.
More business was done today by
the packers. than at any time since the
strike began. With today's additions
to the new employees obtained from
outside sources the statement was
made tonight by one Of the packers
that fully $4,000 men are now to work
in the seven plants where the union
men are on strike. This is nearly half
as many men as went On strike.
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Hal Cheng, Aug. l. $40 p.m.-An
artillery duel ragged ali day along the
whole front, but the Russians hold
their positions.
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London, Aug. 2.-The correspondent
of the London Times With Gen. Ku-
roki in the field, in dispatch dated
July 81, says:
s'This army began general attack
at daylight today which lasted unit,
sunset. The japanese centre took
Towan, capturing the ene1ny's north
eastern positions. The left advanced
and occupied a position 'jeopardizing
the Russian right.
''The japanese right carried the
position against superior numbers.
= = "There was tremendous artillery fir
Ing throughout the day and the infantry
finished with brilliant march under
the enemy's shrapnel. believe that
the Russian position will be unten-
able tomorrow. -