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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26
DISASTROUS ACCIDENT.
Boiler of United States Gunboat Ben
nington Explodes Killing Many
of Grew.

Washington, July 21.-The navy
department tonight received The fol-
lowing telegram from Commander
Young of the Bennington stationed
at San Diego, Cal.
cat 1915 this morning while max
ing preparations for getting under
way with all hands at their stations,
the top Of the lower furnace Of boiler
B exploded, forcing the boiler astern
in contact with boiler A, which was
also forced astern and exploded.
Here he gives list Of the known
casualties.
Several supposed to be blown over
board and drowned. Vessel listed
considerably to starboard, commenced
to settle Immediately. Flooded maga-
zines and with the assistance Of tug
III beached her on east bank between
two wharves at high tide. Every as
sistance has been given by the people
here and all doctors in the city vo1un-
teered services. The wounded are in
the different hospitals and have every
attention. Capt. Scott. kindly offered
san Diego barracks and Will quarter
men there. Seven bodies pinned be-
hind boilers unable to identify. Cut
ting away bulkhead to recover them.
vessel. almost a total wreck and will
fneed assistance. Soon as further
particulars can be obtained will wire.
Request department notify nearest
relatives.
Young
Washington, July 21.-Later-The
navy department has received a dis
patch from Commander Young say
ling that Lieut.. Perry and s3 men are
ldead; Is wounded and 21 missing and
THAT many are expected to die before
morning. He adds that there were
l131 casualties altogether.
! Following is the text of the tele'
tgram:..
secretary Of the Navy.
/ washington:
! Since last message Lieut. Perry. {
E. Rushing, coal passer, T. lIils';'1e
identified to be r. B. Carr, apprentice
t.seaman. Expect many more death
one officer, 33 men, 10 wounded, 2:
missing.
| (signed) Young.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26

Otto summey was acquitted IN
Gr.enyille Of the murder of Oscar
cc-eton. The jury was out II hours,
one nan held for manslaughter.
Anderson County shows a gain in
taxable property of a million and a
nalf dollars over last year.
Chester citizens held mass meet
ing Thursday to consider measures to
secure the location of the Presby-
terian College in that town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26
CONFERENCE WITH ROOT.
President and Secretary Of Stale Dis
cusses Important Questions.

Oyster Bay, July 21.-President
Roosevelt will have a conference with
Secretary of State Root this after
noon. Among the important ques-
tions to be discussed will be the pro-
posed transfer of the Panama Canal
from the jurisdiction Of the War
Department to- that Of the State De-
partment. They will also confer over
the details of the peace conference
and a number of department pro-
blems that have arisen during the last
few weeks
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26
THE CHINESE BOYCOT.
American Goods Excluded From
Southern Provinces-Moyemcn:
Spreading.

Shanghai, July 22.-The boycott OF
American goods which has been de-
c,ared by Chinese merchants as a
protest against the rigorous exclu
sion of Chinese from the United
States has now spread throughout the
Southern provinces. American enter
nrises are being barred absolutely
from q large area that have a popu-
,ation of one hundred and fifty mil
lion.
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,ut this is not known.

london, I July 21.-Dispatches to
the Exchange Telegraph Company
from st. Petersburg announce that
the landing of japanese troops in
Siberia is imminent. 1t is expected
that military operation will be trans
ferred to the coast in the very near
future as that is where the Russians
are weakest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26
RUSSIAN MARINES PLOT.
Cossaclzs Replace Marines Who Were
to Mutiny.

st. Petersburg, July 22.-ordeis $
have been issued to Cossacks to re-
place the marines who have heen
guarding the Kolpine works catside
of st. Petersburg. This change has
been made owing to the discovery of
a plot of a part Of the marines tc
mutiny
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26
BALFoUR WILL NOT RESIGN.
Says That a Defeat of the Gavernment
Does Not Render Dissolution
Obligatory.

London, July 24.-Prealie,, Ba:iour
announced in the House of Cansiaols
this afternoon that the cabinet, would
rot resign following the. unfavorabl
vote in the house on Thursday night,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26
Georgia's First Bale.

Savannah, Ca, July 2O.-The first
bale of Georgia cotton of the present
seasons growth was sold at Albany
today for % cents per pound. The
bale will be shipped to this city and
auctioned tomorrow at the cotton ex-
change.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26

J. A. Pride, commercial agent OF
the Seaboard Air Line at Columbia, IS
said to be going to be appointed Az
sistant general passenger agent OF the
Seaboard Air Line with headquarters
at Atlanta. Mr.. Pride was formerly
stationed at Spartanburg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26
FIRE IN SUNlNIE.RTON.
Mr.. A. P. Burgess Suffered Serious
Loss Today.

summerton, July 24.-The resi-
dence and barn of Mr.. A. Plummer
Burgess are burning at 1 o'clock and
the indications are that both will be a
total loss It has not been learned
how the fire originated. Mr.. Bur-
CESS is presumed to have insurance,
but this is not known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26

William Elliott, Jr., has been elect
ed manager of the Columbia street
railway to succeed P. I. Welles, who
becomes manager Of the Union AMI
Glenn Springs Ry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26

10 Ernest Benson and Kay Robinsoc
were sentenced by Judge Prince in
Greenville Friday to serve five years
each on the chain gang for killing
Waverley Burns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26
SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY july 26. 1905.
COTTON REPORT SCANDAL.
Committee of American Cotton Man
ufacturers Association to Call on
Secretary Wilson.

Washington, July 2z.-Members of
the committe from the American Cot
ton Manufacturers Association who
will confer with Secretar' Wilson OF
the Agricultural Department about
the new cotton acreage report later
in the day arrived this morning They
are S. D. Tanner, Henrietta, n. c; r.
II. Miller, Jr., and c. B. Bryant,
Charlotte, n. c.; ]. M. Cannon, Con-
cord, N. C; Geo. B. Hiss, Rhodes, \.
&c. President Miller stated this moro
ing that the committee would not
decide whether it. desired a new report
or not until it had obtained from
Secretary Wilson his ideas as to
acreage and conditions. The commit
tie will insist upon safe guards against
leaks and fluctuations in the market.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26

The Woodruff Oil Company lost
about $4,000 by the failure Of the
Tndenendent Oil Company. The
Woodruff Company had sent Oil to the
independent Company to be refined
and no returns were made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26

T. Elius Orr, a native of Spartan
burg and in the navy service on the
Brooklyn, was a guard Of honor for
John Paul Jones' body.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26

Washington, July 21.-.The navy
department has received a report to
the effect that Lieut. Victor Blue,
one of the officers of the Bennington,
was taken to hospital yesterday
suffering from an acute attack OF
appendicitis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-07-26

Harry Mobry, of Union, was drown
ed in the Etowah river, near Rome,
Ca, Thursday While at work on
railroad bridge.
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JAPAN's ORIGINAL PROPOSAL.

81. Mutual engagement to respect
the independence and territorial integ-
rity of the Chinese and Korean en-
pires, and to maintain the principles
Of equal opportunity for the commerce
and industry of all nations in those
countries.
"2. Reciprocal recognition of ia
pans preponderating interests in
Korea and of Russia's special inter-
ests in railway enterprises in Man
churia; and of the right of Japan to
take in Korea and of Russia to take in
Manchuria, such measures as may be
necessary for the protection of their
special interests, subject to article 1.
"3. Reciprocal engagement not to
impede the developments of industrial
and commercial activities respectively
of Japan in Korea and of Russia in
Manchuria; and an additional engage.
ment on the part of Russia not to i'm.
pede the eventual extension of the
Korean railway into southern Man
churia.
"a. Reciprocal engagement tina,
when necessity requires japan to
send troops to Korea or Russia to
send troops to Manchuria, for sup
pressing disorder calculating to create
international complications, the troops
so sent are not to exceed the actual
number required, and to be forthwith
recalled as soon as their missions are
accomplished.
20. Recognition on the part Of Rus
STA of the exclusive right of Japan tc
give advice and assistance in the in
terests of reform and good government
in Korea, including military assist
| ance II necessary.
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Bed Hair's Triumph.

Fashion changes even in the color
of a woman's hair. Twenty years ago
hair with a reddish tinge was called
carrots; now titian-colored locks are
reckoned a definite beauty, and are
possessed by several of the most pop
ular women in London.
In an old book written by the late
Mrs. Haweis, entitled THE Art OF
Beauty" there is a clever chapter on
"Visible and Invisible Girls" in which
the first word was said in favor OF
the long-neglected red-haired sister
hood. And they were seriously advised
to dress in the pre-Raphaelite style.
Now how strange it all seems!
Time changes all things. At last
weeks private view of Mr.. Reginald
Pannett's Sketches of the Women
of To-day" charming lady of much
PARTISAN chic was ceverly pictured
with red hair. attired in a rose red
gown, and the effect was perfect. The
bright-haired beauty has come to her
OWN A. P.
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RussIA's LAST PROPOSAL.

81. A mutual engagement to respect
the independence and territorial integ-
rity Of Korea.
80. An engagement on the part OF
Russia not to impede the commercial
or industrial undertakings of Japan in
Korea, nor oppose her measures for
safeguarding such interests.
80. Recognition by Russia of ia
pans preponderating interests in Ko
rea and her right to offer advice and
assistance tending to the improve.
ment of the administration Of Korea.
"a A mutual obligation not to use
any part Of Korean territory for
strategic purposes, nor undertake on
the coasts of Korea any military
works which menace free navigation
of the Korean straits.
IS. Recognition by Russia of ia,
pans right to send troops to Korea, In
accordance with the preceding arti
Giles, for the suppression of insurrec
lions and disorders calculated to ere
ate international complications
IS. An engagement by Russia to
respect the rights and privileges &C
quired by Japan, as well as other pow
ers, in Manchuria. through treaties
with China; Japan to recognize Man
churia and the littoral as beyond hel
sphere Of influence.
"7. A mutual agreement not to i'm
pede the junction. of the Korean ant
Eastern China railroads when they
shall have reached the Yalu river.
IS. That this agreement supplan
all previous agreements between Rus
STA and Japan respecting Korea.
80. The desirability, If possible, o
creating a neutral zone in Korea"
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g2g29292a5?-55

il''c pieces. He knew tba r,,r,,o., 80
'"o message which had caused the
pr.cipitate departure Of Arthur Morris
but he did not disclose it '' s.
Some important Wall stroot r,a.,o.
! suppose he yentured. in answer to
the Questioning surprise Of Jessie onJ
Edith. 'Vss'e anu
His expression positively fright.
ened me!' said Edith. "Did von No.
lice now white he turned when he
read that note? 1t must have bean
something awful! Perhaps his father
is deGd?" '"'''''
Inc impending overthrow of Morris
led the flames of James Blake's i'm.
patience. According to the falsehood
ne had told John Burt, Jessie was due
10 arrive in New York in a few DAYS
lie saw a thousand chances for the
exposure of his duplicity to one for its
success. Only in Jessie's presence did
his hopes surmount his fears. He in.
vented innumerable schemes and dis.
'HSiii ouc ny OUe. Onp Cnance
renlained-an immediate proposal. its
urhesitating acceptance, and a hasty
marriage. He would carry the citadel
oil her heart by storm, and bear her
away in the confusion and turmoil of
the coming battle.
Women have been won in. a day.'
he unused, land by knights less well
armed than myself. I'll propose to
morrow night. She must accept me
she will accept me. Then, an imme
date marriage and a trip to Europe
Why should that not win? It's got tc
win; I'll make it win"
Thus argued James Blake during g
lull in the conversation. This was
worthy Of his reckless nature. He
could not turn back The smoke Of
burning bridges was behind him. the
sLoils of conquered love awaited his
opwai march.
at seems impossible that I have
known you only week." he said, rails
inC his eyes and looking tenderly into
Jessie's face. Il feel as If I'd beer
acquainted with you for years, and no
for few brief days"
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DEMANDS THAT CAUSED WAX
What Japan Desired Russia to Grant. and What the
Latter Agreed to Concede

It was on July 2S, 1908. that Japan
made her first proposal to Russia for
joint diplomatic consideration of the
relations of the two empires toward
Korea and China. In that first note
Japan called attention to Russias con
tinued occupation of Manchuria and
OF her progress toward the Korean
frontier, and then made this state
ment, which has been called the Japa-
nese Monroe doctrine:
Japan possesses paramount politi-
cal as well as commercial and indus
trial interests and influence in Korea,
which, having regard for her own Sc
curity, she cannot consent to surren-
der to, or share with, any other
power"
Within two weeks Russia gave her
assent to enter into negotiations. and
then Japan presented her formal pro-
posal. At once there was delay. Near
ly three weeks were used up in dis
cussing the place for holding the dis
cussions on the proposals. Japan had
made her representations at st. Pet
| ersburg. Russia deemed Toxic more
| appropriate place. Japan favored con
tinuing the negotiations where they
had begun. Russia was immovable
and finally the whole proceedings were
adjourned to Toxic, 1000 miles away
But before the Russian commission
ers could start for the japanese CAPT
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tai there was another tedious wait
owing to the inability of the commits
sioners to have an audience Of the
car. The reason for this delay was
that the empress was indisposed.
When the commissioners arrived at
Toxic another delay of two months
occurred before Russia submitted her
reply Most conspicuous in her reply
was this article: Recognition by ia
pan that Manchuria and its littoral
as in all respects outside her sphere
of interests"
Throughout the discussion, which
extended to Feb. s, 1904. Russia insist
ed that the Manchurian question was
exclusively a question for Russia and
China.
Then it was that Japan informed
Russia, through the Japanese minister
at ST. Petersburg, that because of Rus
sias refusal to consider the Manchu-
rian question, and because of unex-
planned delays and extraordinary naval
and military activities on the part of
Russia, the Japanese government had
no other alternative than to "termi.
nate the present futile negotiations
That was on Feb. 6, 1904. Two days
later. on Feb s. the first shot of the
war was fred
Just what Japan demanded and
what Russia was willing to concede or
refused to concede are shown in the
following columns:
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Oliver Stevens, who has been the
district attorney of Suffolk county,
Massachusetts. for thirty years, has
rendered his resignation to Gov. Doug
las. The resignation is thought to be
due to continued i'll health and the adj
vanced age of Mr.. Stevens. Oliver
Stevens was as years old when he was
first elected district attorney and at
the time OF his induction into office
the biggest case in the history of bay
state murderers was on the docket.
It was known as the "belfry murder"
Piper was charged with the murder OF
label II. Young The evidence was
wholly circumstantial. but Mr.. Ste
vens managed it with such consum-
mate skill that the murderer was
found guilty In the first degree and
hanged.
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Millions of lovers have voiced the
same discovery, and millions more will
do it again.
You are singularly forgetful,
laughed Jessie, "of our early acquaint-
ance in Rocky Woods. That was not
weeks, but years ago."
Il must give Mr.. Morris credit for
that bit of imagination" said Blake.
at has become a reality to me, and
can see you as you were back in those
years, and picture you among the
rocks and fields we knew so well. Do
you go there this season, Miss Car
DEM"
I'VE leave on the Thursday evening
boat" was the reply. Nothing could
have suited Blake better. He would
iell John Burt that Jessie had post
noned her departure from France. he
then would plead i'll health and JOIN
Iessie in bingham, and their marriage
and wedding trip should follow, The
first cards had fallen in his favor and
he determined to press his advantage
"May call tomorrow evening, and
NOT Mead business with the general
as a pretext?" he asked boldly
may not get another chance to see you
hogore YOU leave. You see I'm ALREADY
presuming on these years OF Ir'enu'
ship" ot tn
"cen Garden attends a banquet 10,
,orrow evening, but Edith and VIII!
no at home and Wen be delighted Il
,.ou,I, drop in to relieve the mohop
ony." replied Jessie. Uncle On
plays a splendid hand at whist anu you
can take papa's place"
R,ake's spirits mounted high as nUpe
fed the springs of his longing, lne
hour was late when he bade MS ie,'o"
n,asts goodnight at the carriage uooi
and his being thrilled with the 'ou ~.
etiI tor hand and the light OF hersmi'e
at parting. a., ova
p,ora strolled slowly up the ave
.uo In the direction of his apartments =,
ma had not gone two squares wheh ~ ~
il Iobr Burt. In all the years -
n'e' Tranc,aco and New York this wa wa,
the first time they had met IN Soul
thoroughfare, One OF the no. 's Getting,
,no n wagon laden with stage se'''e
&c re soIlen and blocked the street \,
"a p,are concealed his confusion u. =,
looking up and down the SIre 9 driver
carriage. He finally haiieG leu to hi
ond thew we're rapidly driven
apartments ,,ors for to
morrow" said John. ,ano,ltan frar
ci, defeated the cosmopo onsiI NOV
or,ses tonight, and | SnA''
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CHAPTER XVIII.

Inc Love of a Man for a Woman.
was not the fault of the chef or
NE service that Arthur Morris did
enjoy his dinner. Jessie's beauty,
ach once charmed him, now inspired
~ With jealous rage. For Blake he
unalloyed hatred, and for Gen.
iueh contempt which he did not
70 conceal. He impatiently await
me morrow, when he hoped to
aSA James Blake to to extiaguish the
'lefal. He prayed the news of the
sunelrs decision might be brought to
I'm at dinner.
a. ne brooded a messenger boy ap-
Relope
al! | presume this is it," he ex'
a@ed' He adjusted his monocle
'a Elaborate care, broke the envel
Fpe I'D read:
Al! Dear Morris: The Cosmopoli
franchises were defeated by
sVucally unanimous vote. Rounds
sn others charge you with bribery
auS exhibited your certified check
|pa.. VI my way to the Hoffman House
''e' me there at once. Destroy this
III"
me note fell from the speculator'i
w.. ~ and fiuttered to the floor. H'
en- Wildly around, but no words
'le to his lips.
vns any answer, boss?" The piping
|,nos OF the messenger boy, as HI
|t,,,S cap in hand, recalled him t,
Bs w. ". he said pushing his chair iron
~, ''ole and rising unsteady to hi
~, I'm going. Goodnight"
ia 'U'ty'hve cents, boss" demands
Paw w ~, out Of the way, damn you
iOr n tuis boy, Blake!" and he rushe
R, .ue dressing room.
e picked up the note and tore
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andsmsn Best Naval eunners.

Three of the best marksmen In the
United States navy curiously enough
hail from far inland Oklahoma. One
rs C. w. Johnson, who made the
.vorld's record with the huge 16inch
,un recently installed at Fort Wright
en- Fishers Island, New York harbor'
J w. Creitz, of the new battleship
Maine, made eight shots in minute
- itb a 6-inch gun and hit the target
q ght times at 1000 yards, the ship
y eaptime going twelve knots an hour.
s,r, Barnes. a son of ex-Gov Barnes,
~ oklahoma, is now a first lieutenant
8. tho navy. but previous to his pro-
N ,tion he made an excellent record
a, the target. He is now on duty at
Panama.
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ftis made by my colleague" he said,
move postponement of the vote,
the appointment of a committee
Investigate these curious rhsrges.
There were vigorous protests, and
chair ruled that the vote must
Nted. Each of the six aldermen as
GATED with Sam Rounds substantial
The charges made, and deposited
bribery money with the chairman.
aizing that defeat was inevitable.
Of the ringsters excepting Alder
u Hendricks recorded their votes
ilnst the ordinances. A motion TO
Nurn was declared passed, and the
cited mob poured into the corridors.