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

Parker kept quiet, Roosevelt followed
suit, Fairbanks is silent, Tom Wat
SON is saying nothing, DR.. Swallow is
not giving anything away, and Ex-Sen-
asor Davis is doing no talking. This
wholesale quietude among the noml-
aees is tremendous endorsement Of
.Jadge Parker's wisdom in bridling
his tongue. Parker set the pace and
aais wisdom is emulated. Hurrah for
Parker
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 Russil, 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.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Cheraw, July 29.-The Cberaw N

Cheraw, July 29.-The Cheraw Ma
val Stores company's plant burned
down last night about 8 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
$4,000. 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

Banqueting in mid air is quite the
thing at the Worlds Fair. Several
banquets have been given lately in q
car on the Ferris Wheel. A special
car has been set aside for this purpose
as has a wedding car.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
The Willy Japs Have Almost
Succeeded in Catching Rus
sian Army in a Trap.
RUSSIANS 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 Arny's PeriaI And Great Alarm
Prevails.
DEsTRoYERs TORPEDOED.

New Chwang, July 29. 9 p. m.-
Heavy firing was heard outside of
New Chwslng until 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 hay last Sunday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
FIGHTING TWO DAYS.

London, August 1.-The correspon-
dent of the Daily Mail at New
Chwang in a 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 Shis is
a consideration of vastly more lmpor-
tarce to the respectable negro than
any other
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Mukden, August LIT is reported
here that General Count Keller was
killed yesterday by fragment of a
Japanese shell1in an engagement near
Liao Yang. The report is generally
credited, although not officially con-
frmed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Or. John. 0. Wilson to Succeed Dr.
Lander.

Spartanburrg, July 29.-Rev. Dr..
john O. Wilson, presiding elder Of
fhe Cokesbury district, has been
siected president Of the Williamson
Female college at Greenwood to sue
rsed the late DR.. S. Lander.
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
JAPANESE DISASTER.

Chefoo, July %. 11.55 p. m.-Refu-
gees who have arrived here from Port
Arthur say that the japanese lost a
cruiser ard .gunboat last Thursday
night as result of striking mines.
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 Japap. The net result of the raid
was the capture of the Arabic, and
the sinking of several schooners and
three steamships.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

for the removing of troops at Liao
Yang snd other points to the north
ward, leaving a skeleton force to con-
test the japanese advance on vital po-
sitions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

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

Bucharest, Roumana, July 31.-The,
drought has almost destroyed the
maize crop and the government has
proibited the expectation Of maize.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

!, London, Aug. IA dispatch to a
news agency rom Toxic says there is
reason to believe that after two days.
fighting theNJapanese occupied Sim
oucheng, thus cutting off Gen. Stakei-
berg from Gen. Kuropatkin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

West Point, N. Y, Aug. Mrs.
Miles, the wife Of Gen. Nelson A.
Miles died suddenly of heart disease
this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Hal Cheng, Aug. 1, $40 p.m.-An
artillery duel ragged all day along the
whole front. but the Russians hold
their positions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

London, Aug. 2.-The correspondent
of the London Times with Gen. Ku-
roki in the field, in dispatch dated
July 81, says:
.sThis army began a general attack
at daylight today which lasted until
sunset. The japanese centre took
Towan, capturing the enemy'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. I believe that
the Russian position will be unten-
able tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

St. Petersburg, Aug. 2, asa. m.
The greatest anxiety prevail here
for news of the general advance
against the southern and eastern po-
sitions of Gen. Kuropatkin's- army.
The public believes that the decisive
battle of the campaign is being fought
but this has not yet been determined.
Indeed the Associated Press hears
from the keenest military attaches in
st. Petersburg that for several days
the main body Of the Russian army
has been moving north towards Muk-
den and that when the present line to
the southeast is forced the japanese
will find that they have crushed only
the shell. Should this prove to be
SO, Gen. Kuropatkin will doubtless
be obliged to destroy the immense
quantity of sores accumulated at Lao
Yang. Shrewd military critics, how
ever, do not believe that Gen Kuropatkin
can escape general engagement. His
army forms wedge with Gen. Oku
hammering away at the point and
Gems Nodzu and Kuroki operating
with driving movements of great force
against the sides. II one of the latter
should break through the southern
force would be doomed.
The general staff seems amazed
at the immense strength of these coop
Grating japanese armies Thee Japa-
nese evidently have succeeded in con-
cealing the real number of their men
and guns which the general staff now
believes must be in excess Of 300, OCO
mep with between 800 and 400
guns.
While Gen. Oku is holding the
Russian army at Hal Cheng in check,
Gen. Nodzu is evidently trying to work
around the vital position at Simou-
cheng. At the same time Gen. Ku-
roki is trying to flank the first Siber-
ian army corps, which was command
ed by the late Lieut.. Gen. Count Kel.
Ter, at Yanzaliu on the main Feng
Wang Cheng road, and is also pushing
strong column through direct to-
ward Liao Yang on the Saimatsze
road. There isa road leading north from
Simoucheng which strikes a the Fene
Wang Cheng- -Liao Yang road west Of
Yanslain. If Simoucheng should be
forced rapid advance along this roac
would pocket the first Siberian army
corps.
The report received from Toxic late
tonight that Simoucheng had actually
been forced did not become generally
known. The general staff remained
in session until almost a. m., and OF
| adjournment it was stated that nothing
beyond the days official dispatches
had been received. 1t is thus impossi
bic to confirm or deny the Toxic re-
|
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-11
IRRIGATION PLANS
ARE NOT PRACTICAL
Many Changes Are Suggested
by the Government
Survey.

WASHINGTON, d. c., April TO-
The programme reviewed in the ir-
rigation work of the government is re-
viewed in a pamphlet issued by the
government survey which points out
the necessity of conservatism and care
in the extension of the work. 1t says
that Of the irrigation projects favorably
reported in 1908, which included those
on the Truckee river in Nevada, on
the Salt river in Arizona, on Milk river
in Montana, on SWeetWater river in
Wyoming and-on Gunnison river in
Colorado, the Nevada and Arizona
projects have been found feasible and
construction on the engineering works
along the Truckee and Salt rivers has
progressed to a reasonable extent.
The Montana project, however, has
presented unexpected engineering diff
culties as we'll as complications regard
ing water rights, so that progress is
slow. 1t has been found necessary to
modify the first plans in order to
achieve early results. The Wyoming
project as first outlined has been found
impracticable
A better reservoir site than that on
the Sweetwater river, however, has
been discovered on the North Platte,
so that a larger scheme of develop
ment may be worked out there in the
future Very great engineering diff
culties are encountered in the accom-
plishment of the Colorado project. The
amount Of arid land thereby reclaim
able is less, too, than was anticipated.
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HOUSE HONORS DEAD
Memorial Services for Late Rep.
TeSentatiVeS.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10
Pursuant to a special order the house
of representatives today conducted me-
mortal services in memory Of the late
Representatives FOerderer and Burke,
OF Pennsylvania In addition to mem
bers of the families of the deceased
large number of Pennsylvanians oc-
cupied seats in the galleries.
Each of the long list Of speakers
paid touching tributes to the two de-
parted members, some venturing into
the realm of politics to demonstrate
that MeSSrS. FOerderer and Burke had
built up vast businesses and ACQUIRED
great wealth through the protective
tariff system.
Mr.. Adams, of Pennsylvania, said
that previous to the election of Mr.
Burke, his district. which had been the
old Sam J. Randall district, had been
mlsrepresented in congress, and had
been blot on the city of Philadelphia,
because 1t did not represent the senti-
ment Of the city of Philadelphia, nor
the development upon which it's vast
manufacturing enterprises were de-
pendent for success. He told how the
district had been redeemed by Mr..
Burke from Democratic control for
ever.
Those who spoke Of the life and
character Of Mr.. Burke were Messrs.
Adams, McCaffery, Patterson, DelzeIl
and Morrell, of Pennsylvania; Scott
and Calderhead. of Kansas; Tirdell and
Powers, of Massachusetts; and of Mr..
Foerderer. Messrs. Moon, Wanger,
Bates, Sibley and MorrelI, of Pennsyl-
Vania; Burgess, of Texas; FOrdney, of
Michigan. and Hemenway, of Indiana.
Resolutions Of sympathy and respect
were adopted, following which the
house adjourned until tomorrow.
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10 EXtOg.tiOn
i'm 81. Louis
Liberal Accommodations at Moderate
Rates Assured by the Admins
tration.

The management of the ST. Louis
Worlds Fair Is determined that visitors
TO the great Exposition shall enjoy am
pie accommodations at reasonable rates,
hence under it's auspices an enormous
Motel called The Inside Inn has been
ton.
This splendid hosiery is three stories
high, 400 feet wide and 800 feet long. It
contains spacious paTlors, reading rooms
and reception rooms. It's dining room and
restaurant seats $500 people at a time
and 1t contains 2,257 sleeping apartments.
All visitors to this hotel enjoy the same
service and the same excellent table: the
range of prices being determined simply
by the location and size of the rooms
Inc hotel is run on both the European
ana American plans and rates vary from
$L50 to $3.50 per day, European. and from
$500 to $500, American, including admis-
sion.
The Inside Inn is under the personal
supervision and management of Mr.. E. MI
Statler, the Well-knoWn restauranteur Of
Buffalo, which fact alone guarantees the
n1gh quality OF the cuisine and service
The comfort and convenience thus af
foTded visitors in not having to go outside
the grounds or of mourning the trouble
ana crushing of street cars and suburban
railway service cannot be overestimated
once visitor is registered at The Inside
Inn no further admission fee to the F,v
position Is charged, and after firing
morning or afternoon one can readily re-
turn to their room, wash and rest lin
refreSh themselves with firSt-cIas meal
and then turn out and enjoy the pleasures
or the evening in the Exposition grounds
The enormous capacity of The Inside
Inn assures good accOmm Oda tions fO1, Ali
no matter when or in what numbers thew
come-put those who prefer to reserve
thelr rooms In advance can do so now.
Full details Of rates and reservations
can be had by sending a postal card TO
The Inside Inn, care of Administrators
Bldg, Worlds Fair Grounds, st. Louis.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-11
SENATE MAY CALL Up
PANAMA CANAL BILL
Measure, However, VIII Not Be
Permitted to interfere With
Appropriations.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April TO-
The appropriation bills this week will
take precedence of all business in the
senate, but 1t is more than probable
that political discussion will take up
most of the time nominally devoted
to appropriations. The postoffice bill
will divide attention early in the week
with the conference report on the In
dian bill BY the time these two meas
ures shall be disposed of it is expected
that the sundry civil bill will have
been reported from the committee on
appropriations. 1t is quite generally
understood that several Democratic
senators will reply to Senator Spoon
er's speech of yesterday. Senator Cor
man will be among the number. There
may be an effort made to get up the
Panama canal bill during the week,
but not if it would interfere with
consideration of appropriation bills.
Busy Week in the House.
The measures of Importance that
will come before the house this week
will include the $3,0O0,O00 appropria-
ton to carry on necessary river and
harbor works; the general deficiency
bill, which is expected to come from
the appropriations committee early in
the week; the Cooper bill amending the
Philippine civil government act by au-
thOrizing a bond issue by the island
government for internal improvements
and guaranteeing per cent earnings
on capital to be invested in railroad
building in the islands; the statehood
bill, and the conference reports as they
may come up for consideration.
The river and harbor and general
deficiency bills are not likely to con-
sumo much time but the Philippine
bill, which probably will be reached by
Wednesday, is expected to require at
least two days debate.
The statehood bills career is to be
determined by caucus Of Republican
members to be held Thursday evening.
A special rule from the committee on
rules, limiting debate and providing for
a vote, is expected as a result of the
caucus.
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RUSSIANS JUBILANT
Easter Sunday Occasion for
Merrymaking.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 1O.-This
city today was en- fete and was given
up to Easter rejoicing. The long Rus
sian feasts which began after midnight
and continued almost to daylight were
scarcely ended before the round of
Easter visits commenced. 1t is the
duty of every Russian at Easter to call
upon all his friends and to eat and
drink with them. Open house was kept
everywhere and the latch-string was
out for all. Theoretically the beggar
OF the streets enters at will the dining
room Of the noble and helps himself
to the good things of the table. This,
however is no longer the case in the
metropolis and the larger towns of
the empire, but it is still literally true
IN the villages and rural communities,
where no one is refused admittance.
SO Onerous have official and private
Easter visits become that the Red
cross society this year evolved an in
genlOus means of relief and benefit to
Its treasury by which a substitution of
$50 secures the publication Of the DON
or's name in the Official Messenger.
carrying with it immunity from official
calls. Many eagerly took advantage of
the scheme
The masses spent the day in merry
making. The sun shone brightly and
the sidewalks were thronged with
promenaders. The quay along the
NeVa was crowded with sightseers
watching the ice, which is beginning
to move out into the gulf of Finland.
Reports Indicate Quiet Day.
ST. PETERSBURG, April 1.-THE
Associated Press has received special
reports from all the Jewish districts Of
Russia regarding the happenings of
Easter Sunday. Up to 2 O'Clock this
morning, according to these dispatches
the Russian Easter passed quietly. and
there was absolutely no attempt to
modest the Jews, the provincial COVER
nOrs acting in accordance with in
structions from ST. Petersburg. The
faithful execution of the governments
orders to the local authorities and the
police prevented the outbreaks which
were feared at 1Kishenev, the scene of
the disturbances last Easter. There
was not single case there in which
Jewish and Christians were involved
The government officials here are graf
fhed that order has been so generally
preserved.
The following dispatches have been
received by the Associated Press:
Odessa-The day passed quietly,
There was no attempt at disturbance
and none was expected. The reports
circulated at EkaterinosIav of an out
break at Odessa are false.
Kishenev-This city has been entire
ly tranquil today.
Keff-Perfect order prevailed here
during Easter day.
Vilna-It is reported that two Jews
assaulted a local Waterman yesterday
cutting him with knives. Perfect or
der prevailed today.
Balt-Thfs city was tranquil today.
Observation-Disclosures day was quiet
Geranda-No attempts were made
today to disturb the peace.
Vitersb-There were no disorders OF
any kind here during the Easter day
celebrations
Uskb-As usual there was some
rowdyism here today, but it did not
lead to any serious disturbances.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-11
CONGRESS ADJOURNS
At AN EARLY DATE
Business of Both Branches
May Be Finished by
April %.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10
April % has been discussed in COM
mittee rooms and among senators and
representatives as not at all an i'm
probable date for the termination of
the present session of congress.
The pension appropriation bill has
been received from the house and re-
ported from the senate committee with
an amendment. Discussion of service
pension legislation, it is believed, will
be exhausted before the bill is placed
on its passage and this measure there
fore is not considered a barrier to
early adjournment. The army appro-
priatiOn bill is agreed on except as to
four amendments, which are in con-
ference, and it is thought these amend
mentS will not result in much dis
cussiOn in either body of congress.
The conference report of the agricuI
Jlral bill has been agreed to in the
senate but no action has been taken
by the house. A second conference
has been ordered on the fertilization
bill on the senate amendments for the
purpose of a submarine boat for in
structiOn in coast defense and making
an appropriation for the completion
of certain type of disappearing gun
carriage. Both the naval and the Dis
lI4Cl appropriation DlllS are IN CONFER
ence The conference report on the
Indian appropriation bill has been
made and is likely to cause debate for
one or two days. -Four days additional
discussion is looked for on the post
office appropriation bill. The amend
ments that have been adopted are not
of character that will tie the bill up
in conference for more than two or
three days.
IT iS axDectad tba+ tho c,p6yxy civil
bill viii be reported from the senate
committee on appropriations on Tues
day and the military academy bill will
be ready by the time the sundry civil
bill is passed. 1t is expected that the
general deficiency bill will be report
ed to the house not later than Tuesday.
No call has yet been issued, but Re-
publican leaders of the senate antici-
pate holding a meeting of the steering
committee early next week to agree
on a general programme for the re-
manning days of the session.
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CHINESE PRINCE ON
HIS WAY TO AMERICA
Prince Pu Lun, Nephew Of Emperor,
En- Route to Worlds Fair.

HONOLULU, April 1O.-Prince Pu
Lun, nephew of the emperor of China,
who is en- route to the United States
to represent the Chinese government
at the ST. Louis exposition, arrived
here today on the steamer Gaelic. He
was escorted by federal and territorial
troops and police to his hotel where he
was officially welcomed by Gov. Car
ter and a large crowd of people, mostly
Chinese. Later in the day the prince
made an official call on Gov. Carter.
An elaborate reception was held to-
night at the Chinese consulate in his
honor. He will leave tomorrow for San
Francisco.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-11
FIREMAN KILLED
BY FALLING WALL
High School Building at caIesburg, Ill.,,
Destroyed by Fire.

GALESBURG, ILL.,, April 1O-Fire
which broke out early this evening in
the basement of the Galesburg high
school resulted in the total destruc-
ton of the building. John Slater. a
fireman, was instantly killed by a fall
Ing wall. The loss is estimated at
100000 fully covered by insurance.
The fire caught in the furnace room
and had gained great start when dis
covered. The flames communicated to
the manual training department ad-
joining and spread rapidly to the up
per floors. Breaking out through the
roof the sparks threatened the large
seminary for ladies of Knox college
and the college chapel. The entire fire
fighting force of the city, with the
volunteer force of the Burlington rail-
road, fought the flames, which at mid
night they succeeded. in combining to
the high school building.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-11
SPAIN WILL HONOR
MEMORY OF QUEEN
Spanish Court to Go Into Mourning for
One Year.

MADRID, April 1O.-The Official
Gazette, which appears today with
black borders, merely announces the
death Of former Queen Isabella, and
ncakes no statement regarding the fu-
neral arrangements.
King Alfonso desires that every hon
or shall be paid to the dead, but the
remains will not be met at the frontier
by the members of the cabinet, and
Minister of Justice TOca alone will go
to Ell EscOrial, which is twenty-six
miles northwest of Madrid, for the in
teIment.
Requiem masses will be said stimuli
taneously at Madrid and Barcelona
April IL.
The Spanish court will go into
mourning for one year.