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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16
NO MORE EXCURSIONS.
Charleston Board Of Health Has For
bidden Excursions Into That City.

Dr.. T. G. Simons of Charleston.
the chairman of the state board OF
health, and acting chairman of Char
lesion healthboard has written health
officer Reardon, that after long
session and serious consideration. the
srecial committee of the Charlie ston
board of health deem it safer that no
excursions be allowed to enter Char
lesion, and that ouly passengers on
the regular trains who SHOW health
certificates to the inspectors be allow
ed to enter the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16
Honea Path was the scene of con

Honea Path was the scene Of con-
siderable excitement Saturday night
Policeman White undertook to arrest
John McGaha for being drunk and
disorderly. McGaha resisted arrest
and they began shooting. 1t is said
McGaha then drove up and down
the street two or three times, shoot
ing meanwhile, White and others fir
ing at him. Finally he fell from his
husgv and was arrested by Mr.. C. E.
Harper. 1t is said that about 100
shots in all were fired, but nobody
was hit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16
THE YOUNG BALL PLAYERS.

The Tigers claim to championship
honors was disputed by two teams Of
enthusiastic aspirants to everlasting
fame on the bail grounds yesterday
ing. ALI efforts to give the Tigers a
white coat were futile. anu they came
out of both contests victorious.
The games resulted as follows:
Tigers 13, Church Street S.
Batteries Bradford, ". and Morris,
II. Burgess and Dufie.
Tigers 4, Little Elks l.
Batteries: W. Bradford, R., and
Morris, H., Lee aud Sing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16
Wofford College.

HENRY n. SNYDER, LII. D., Prest.
Two degrees, A. B. and A. NJ. Four
courses leading to the A. B. Degree.
Nine professors.
Departments-Ethics and Astrono-
my. Mathematics Physics, and Geol-
ogy, Biology and Chemistry, Latin,
Greek, English, German and French,
History and Economics. Library and
Librarian. The W. E. Burnett gym.
nasium under a competent director.
J. 3. Cleveland Science Hall. Ath-
letic grounds. Course Of lectures by
the ablest men on the platform. Rare
musical opportunities. Next session
September 20.
Board from $S to SIC month. For
Catalogue or other information, ad-
dress
j. A. GAMEWELL, Secretary,
Spartanburg, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16

The managers of the Danes at Provi-
dence Springs have decided, on ac-
count of the base bail game between
Camden and Sumter to change the
leaving time of the special train from
4 o'clock to 7.3O 2. m. Those who de-
sire to attend the ball game can do so
and still have ample time to catch the
special train for Providence Springs.
Those who wish to leave earlier can
90 on the regular train leaving at 6. 30
d NJ.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16

Babies skin will be soft, fair AMI
smooth if you give them HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea this month. 1t
regulates the stomach and bowels. It
makes the little ones sleep and grow.
IS cents. China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16

Asheville. y. C. Aug. 14.-The con-
dition of Bishop Coke Smith of the
Southern Methodist church is 50
much improved tonight that the at
tending physicians entertain strong
hopes of his recovery. The wife and
brother of Bishop Smith are now in
this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16
The railroad commission left Sunday

The railroad commission lett Sunday
for Deadwood, South Dakota, TO at
tend the annual meeting of the Nat
ional Association of Railroad Com
nissioners, which meets there on Au-
onst 16. A number of friends will
accompany Messrs. Wharton, Csugh.
n,an and Earle, the commission, and
ss soon as the session is over with the
commission will return.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16
No Excitement in New Orleans.

New Orleans, August 15.-The city
has settled down to phlegmatic work
in a long fight against mosquitoes.
and but little excitement exists. Pleas
ure resorts at the West End are night
ly patronized by crowds quite as large
as usual
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16

Don't wait until your blood is i'm
poverished and you are sick and all
ing. but take HOLSTERS Rocky Noun
tain Tea. 1t will positively drive out
all impurities. 25 cents, Tea or Tab
lies. China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16

Regulates the stomach and bowels,
heals and soothes the little ones,
stomachs and gives them healthful
and natural sleep HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea is the children's bene-
factor. 35 cents China's Drug
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16
DEATH.

Miss Jane McCutchen, sister Of the
late Geo. McCutchen, died at the
home of her nephew, Mr.. Geo. Nc
Cutchen, of Wisacky, last Wednesday
night, aged about rs years. The
funeral services were held at Mt.
Zion Presbyterian Church at 10
O'Clock Friday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16

A quiet wedding took place at the
home Of Mr.. Thomas Sumter on
Salem Avenue Thursday afternoon.
His eldest daughter, Miss Fannie
was married to Mr.. 81. L. Tisdale,
Rev. 81. n. Covington performing the
ceremony.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16

Frank Jones, colored shot John
Burton, colored, with u shotgun in a
row near Kinard's NewbeGry county.
on Saturday afternoon. The wound
is not regarded as fatal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16
WoffQrd College Fitting School.

Three new brick buildings.
Steam heat and electric lights.
Head Master four teachers and Ma
tron live in the buildings.
Situated on the Wofford Campus.
Students take regular course in
the College Gymnasium, and have
access to the College Library.
s115.O0 pays for board, tuition, and
all fees. Sons of Methodist ministers
do not pay tuition. Next session be-
gins September 20.
For Catalogue, ETC., address
A. MASON DuPRE, Head Master,
Julv 19-1m Spartanburg, S. c..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16
MARRIED.

Mr.. Allen Grant of Bennettsyille
and Miss Blanche Horn were married
Thursday at the Bartlette Stree:
Baptist Church parsonage By Rev. r.
M. Satterwhite.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16

GONE to spend two weeks among
the photograph galleries of New
York. This means better photo
graphy than ever before. Gallery
will be closed until about the Goth.
J. H. Winburn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-16

FOR SALE-S0 Saw LOOMS gin with
feeder and condenser, for $40.
Apply to C. l. Williamson. Provi-
dence S. c.. Aug. 16-2t*
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20

On the evening of my first visit to Howard City l made my notion auc- ton sale from a carriage in front of the hotel. During the day had noticed that several prosperous-looking men were stopping at the hotel and won- dered what was their business. While arranging my street lamps and pre- pairing my stock they gathered about. and in friendly way inquired what my name was. where was from and which direction I was travelling. It was plain that they were educated men of more than ordinary ability. but all addicted to the excessive use of slang
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20

se, out of town. The swindlers. of course, being as anxious as their vic tim that the latter should get out of the way as soon as possible.
 This game was what the grafters called: The double cross"
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20

step up 10 his man, and extending his hand cordially say;
 Well. l declare, How are you, MT. Brown? Glad to see you"
 Whereupon the stranger would say:
 Guess you are mistaken, my name Isn't Brown"
 "Aint you J. W. Brown. the coal dealer of Indianapolis. Indiana?'
 No, sir: my name is John Hampton, of Battle Creek. Michigan"
 Well. we'll, 1 never saw two men look so much alike Of course you will excuse me, for really supposed was addressing an old acquaintance.
 Leaving the traveller, making sure not to forget his name and address, the feeler' would go to secluded place and from a small booklet, containing the name of every United States bank with the names of the bank officials. he would write on a card John Hamp- ton. Battle Creek. Mich" then the name of one of the prominent Battle Creek banks and its cashier.
 Meeting the "steeres" a few mo- GslU later, tss "teelu" would hand
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20

DC taken with coughing spell and meanwhile the stranger would pass the stake over to the "steerer."
 Hold on here" the latter would say: haif Of what I won belongs to you" ana he would hand back ten-dollar Diil, saying: Just give me five dol lars and keep this"
 The object of this move was two fold:
 First. in making the change. the steerer was given an opportunity to ascertain about how much cash his prospective victim had and second. his liberality in dividing his win nings would. in . way. place the stranger under obligation to him. when it came to the Hast Joint for the coin" as they call 1t.
 By the time the ten dollars had been divided the 'spieler" would have ceased coughing and. picking up the
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20
GIRL SLAYS TWO BEARS.
Grizzlies Attack Young Indian Maid,
 Who Uses Rife and Knife
 Effectively.

Pony, Mont.-Annie Big Elk. a ls- year-old Indian girl. living near hero. fought desperate battle with two grizzly bears. and finally killed then both, one of them with a knife and the other with a rifle. The girl was badly laceraied by the bears, but will rs- cover
 Annie was gathering berries in the mountains when she encountered the bears. She carried small rifle. but feared to shoot. knowing that unless sht killed the bears at the first shot there was little chance for her to es- cape.
 As she turned to flee the bears sprang at her. and in a second the fight was on. The girl fired bullet after bull let into the largest bear and finany killed 1t.
 In the meantime the other bear was attacking her and she found her rifle empty. Although her face, arms and hands were bleeding from numerous scratches. she drew her hunting knife and stood her ground. The fight lasted fully half an hour, she says. At last. by lucky stroke, she reached the heart of the bear and the animal fell dead
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20

while walking through the woods that the accident happened. Varean wza ahead and behind him were the boys. young Maid in the rear. While going through the brush a branch caught th4 trigger of the gun carried by Maid. causing 1t to be discharged. The bullet passed through young Church's coat. and struck Varean in the back of the log, near the hip. coming out in front The bullet was 30-30 soft nose and ir left a great gaping wound where it made it's exit
 The wounded man was in a terrible predicament. The party was nearly two miles from camp and the boys did not know the way, and therefore could not be sent after help. Frantic with pain. and with the blood gushing out at every step, Varean, with the assistance of tho two bays. started for camp. An ordk- nary man would undoubtedly have died or fainted from exhaustion, but VareaH is man unusually tough and rugged. and possessed of great courage. When the camp was almost reached he gavo out, however. but the boys went for as- sistance and he was carried the remain ing distance. One of the men in camp hastily saddled horse and started for Tupper Lake for doctor.
 After considerable delay the man reached Tupper Lake and secured Dr. Brunei. But here another delay was en- countered MT. Bellows launch was up the lake, and McCarthy's boat was not in commission, but Roy Shell was got ten out of bed and after the repairs to the motor were made. the boat with the doc tor aboard started on the long trfp. From the boat landing at the head of the lake it was necessary for the doctor to walk five miles through the woods to tho camp where Verean lay with his life blood fast ebbing away. At four o'clock in the morning the doctor reached tho camp, about 12 hours after the shooting. Verean was placed on a hastily impvo- yised stretcher and carried to the laka where the launch was, and taken to Tup- per Lake. The wounded man was taken to hospital and the physicians say hs will recover.
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20

while his head was turned, the steer CT" would pick up the card with the cross on it and turn up the very tip end of one corner, making sure that the stranger saw him do it.
 After his coughing spell the spiel CT" would again throw the cards, and pretending that he hadn't noticed the turned up end. would say:
 Now. mistah, I'll bet you $500 that you can't pick out the card with the cross on it."
 With this he would produce a large roll of bills just received for a carload of mules.
 No" the "steerer" would say, "I haven't got $500, but I'll bet you ten dollars"
 All right" the Kentuckian would answer, we will put the money up in this mans hands" pointing to the stranger.
 AS the "steerer" put up his money he would say to the stranger: You are in with this" and then of course he would pick the right card At this juneture the "spieler" would akslp
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20
HUNT BEARS IN
 C|TY'S STREETS
SEVERAL ALREADY SLAIN IN
 DULUTH, MINN.
ONE ROUTED BY A WOMAN
Uses Dipper of Hot Water on Him Didn't Want Him in Kitchen While She Was Busy Max
 ing Preserves.

Duluth. Minn.-The annual invasion of Duluth by members of the bear tribe began the other day, and has been continuous ever since Ten bears have been shot in Duluth and one was captured alive. In addition to these several bears have been seen, but were either not molested or succeeded in making their escape when pursued. Guns are kept loaded and conveniently placed In scores of homes On one day four bears were killed and on another three. It Is believed that several bears have been shot In the city limits late ly that have not been reported
 Bear steaks may be had in the butcher shops. though the supply does not come entirely from animals killed on the front lawns of $10,000 dwell. ings, but from the country round about Duluth. The bear invasion this year has been especially interesting in Duluth for the reason that the ani. mals are found deeper into the resi- dence section than usual In previous seasons most of the bears were killed in Lakeside suburb. but they have become utterly fearless and stroll right through the residence sections Many of the bears that have been seen. and several that have been killed, were dis covered near the state normal school building in this city
 The annual bear hunts in Duluth usually begin about this time. as was the case this year, and 1t is supposed that the animals wander in to the city by following up the ravines that lead from the forest to the head of Lake Superior. while in search of berries Wild berries of several kinds. for which bears have foniness, grow in profusion about Duluth. The wild raspberries and blueberries are gone, but there Is another called by some mulberries. and by others snake ber-
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20

ries. for which bears have a liking. These are still on the bushes and are found in the ravines mentioned
 bear gathers and eats bueberries by giving the bush a sweep toward his mouth with his paw Many berries are wasted in this manner, and as he considers the mulberry, or snake Der ry. as something choice he more careful in his methods When he finds a bunch of these, he carefully takes 1t between both jaws and eats the berries on. A number of the animals that have been killed were small cubs.
 A story has reached Duluth from the country of woman who had a unique experience with bear lately She lives with her husband. John Larson. on the Hermantown road, nine miles from the city. She was engaged in her kitchen putting up raspberries when a bear appeared on the back porch. and acted as if he wars determined to enter the house. The door was open, but there was a screen door. which was shut.
 The bear gave the wire screen a sweep with his paw n see how much resistance 1t would offer, and tore a hole in it. Encouraged by this he was about to come again when Mrs. Lar. son threw a dipper of hot water in his face. The bear howled with pain and fled. He had been attracted by the smell of the cooking berries
 The largest bear that has been killed was shot 5y T. J. Griffith. an employe of department store. who bagged a two-pound one near Eighteenth ave nue. East and Fourth streets, fashion. able part of the city. The animal was prowling about the premises of A. l.. Warner. and was observed by Grjf. fifth at ten o'clock at night The moon was shining brightly and it was light enough for accurate shooting.
 The most daring of the bears tha, have invaded Duluth. was one that s.rolled down Into the business section one Sunday morning. Shortly before daylight dogs drove a bear out of the alley back of the First national bank building and only half a block from the headquarters of the steel corporation in the Lake Superior re- zion. The bear started for the ooun. try. and the last heard of him was that a man shot him. after having run half a mile from the bank corner. Chan Smith shot a bear near his home on Fourth avenue and several others were killed. One man on Duluth Heights ehot one old bear and two cubs.
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20

Copyright. 1905. by Joseph E Bowles)
 When l was seIling Yankee no- tions at auction. one of my best towns was Howard City. Mich I managed ts make the town two or three times a year and would always stay several weeks.
 On these visits invariably eneoun- tered, at the hotel, a gang of several "threecard monte" men. who were al ways carrying on thrifty business.
 As to location the town was par ticularly favorable to them. being the western terminus of a short railroad running through several small towns in eastern Michigan. People going or coming between Grand Rapids and these towns were obliged to change cars at Howard City and wait between trains from one and a half to three hours. This wait gave the "steerer" ample time to form acquaintances and steer his proposed victim against the "spieler."
 The town had large shingle mill and quarter of a mile from the depot, near side track. was an inn mense shed where quantities of shingles were kept preparatory to shipping.
 The man known as the "spieler" af- fected the style and manner of the Kentucky mule dealer. He was tall and angular and wore very long linen ulster and slouch hat
 A few moments before a train ar rived he would start for the shingle shed and remain there in readiness for business until it had gone In almost every instance some one would get off to change cars; necessitating a wait in the sitting room of the depot It was the duty of man styled "feeler" to size up the waiting traveller, and if he looked good. to take the first step toward feecing him.
 Entering the waiting room he would
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20
TERRIBLE PLIGHT OF
 A WOUNDED HUNTER.
Graphic Tale from Adirondacks Show. ing Difficulties Encountered in 1
 Trying to Succor Injured Man

Tupper Lake, N. Y.-yartssG Varean, resident of Tupper Lake, received a dangerous wound whfIe hunting in the woods with two boys the other Sunday afternoon.
 The boys. Charles Maid and Aimon Church, who are not over 15 years d age, had gone on a hunting expedition to the head of Big Tupper lake They made their headquarters at Searx camp. in the Moose creek district, about five miles from the shores os the lake.
 Not being acquainted with the woods. the boys asked Varisse yarean. who. h company with William Morgan, has . lumber job in the locality. to accompany them. Varean aeauiesced, and 1t was
The Forrest City times., 1905-10-20

phrases. I asked the landlord who they were. and he said they were all from Grand Rapids, and were nothing more nor less than confidence men,
 That evening, when I mounted my carriage to open my sale, there being no crowd, one of these men said to the others: Come on, boys; let's give him front, and they gathered around, apparently much interested.
 Soon large crowd had gathered. I made my introductory talk and opened the sale. As is always the case. on the first day in town. one waited for the other, and things were a little | slow.
 Stepping up to the carriage, first one and then another of these four men purchased a batch of handkerchiefs. after which l had fine run on hand kerchiefs, and thereafter they would be among the first to purchase every new article offered
 After closing the evenings sale. and while strengthening up my stock. the whole gang gathered around with their pockets and arms filled with goods. saying:
 Well. Johnston. didn't We plug. your game alright all right?"
 
 On meeting these men no one would ever suspect their calling.
 They used no profanity. drank no liquor, were square in their dealings mi were taken sick the others gave him every attention. In all matters of charity each was always ready with his share, and no more sociable and companionable men could be sound.
 Within two days had learned every detail of their methods of operating.
 When l inquired why the authorities did not interfere. l was told that they were too much interested in the graft themselves.
 The member of this gang called the "spieler," who manipulated the cards, Kelly, by name. afterwards became mentally deranged and was sent to the Kalamazoo insane asylum, where he remained until his death.
 On one of my trips to Kalamazoo I visited the asylum, and asked the guide il he knew anything about Kel. ly. the noted Grand Rapids confidence man. who had been sent there a few years before.
 Indeed I do," he replied He makes us all kinds of trouble in play ing his old game with other patients in his ward. One day while taking some visitors through I noticed, over in one corner of the room, three men entirely nude. and another man stand ing over them gesticulating and talk ing at a furious rate.
 Approaching them. I inquired what 1t all meant. Kelly laughed bolster ously and. pointing at a big pile of clothing in the corner, T have just won a million dollars from these men, he said. See, it's piled up over there in the corner. Yes, sir, a straight mill lion dollars He had persuaded these poor souls to bet their clothing. one piece after another. until they hadn't a garment left"