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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22

1T didn't kill nobody, did I, chief?
Oh, my God! that's impossible" Such
were the statements made by John ].
Watson, who is now under arrest for
the murder of Otis De Lacey, whom
he shot twice In the Central cafe, 6
Howard street, at 1920 o'clock last
night. Watson asserts that he has
no recollection. whatever OF the shoot
ing ARRAY which caused the death of
De Lacey.
The tragedy occurred as the result
OF Watson's attempting to secure a
meal at the Central cafe without pay
ing for 1t. The murderer entered the
cafe and 1t Is believed asked De Lacey
20 stand him off, for meal. De
Lacey did not comply with the mans
wishes and put him out of the cafe.
Watson then reentered the restau-
rant and without word of warning
drew a revolver and fire three times
at De Lacey.
Two of the bullets took effect. one
striking the left arm just above the
shoulder, breaking the member, and
the other entering the body just UNI
der the right arm. The second bullet
lodged in the breast, just over the
breastbone.
The police entertain the opinion
that Watson Is trying to put up a
bluff by feigning drunkenness. At
the time OF his capture by Detective
Macdonald 1t Ia asserted Watson was
te,tA tAd
When his cell in the city Jail was
changed this morning Watson at first
appeared as though he was drunk,
staggering from side TO side rs he
walked along the corridor. Later.
however. he talked straight enough
when interviewed by Chief of Police
Waller and Press reporter.
"Do you know that you are up
against a pretty stiff proposition"
said Chief Waller to the prisoner as
he leaned up against the side or the
cell. II don't know" replied Watson
"All Il can remember Is that i was
drinking some yesterday and thee
went to the hotel. There I decided
to get one more drink. That's all !
can remember until l found myself
somewhere around here
"When a man takes another mans
life, that's taking something that's
pretty hard to give back" said Chief
Waller.
II didn't kill nobody. did I, chiefT
asked Watson. Watson then lowered
his head and moaned softly to him
self. That's awful" he muttered
81 have never been In trouble before
] can't understand IT,"
Several times the prisoner broke
down and tears filled his eyes at
Chief Waller interrogated him.
Watson came to Spokane from
Butte, leaving the latter place last
Saturday. At that time. he states, he
had $50 on his person. When search
cd at the police station there was
only s9.15, the revolver and some
other small belongings.
Watson stated that he was a rail
road man by trade. He told the CHIEF
ne had worked in st. Paul, Chicago
Two Harbors, Mich. and severa
other places in the middle west be
sides having worked some in New
York state. His father was, wher
WATSON left New York. employed II
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22

wounded man. It's not who you
think 1t Is" replied De Lacey. Those
were the last words l heard him
speak for he then lapsed into uncon-
seriousness"
1t was reported at the police sta
ton that a man had entered the
pawnshop owned by c. Beckwith at
1g2 Washington street and purchased
a SO caliber revolver at about $50
o'clock last night.
A post mortem examination Of the
man will be held this afternoon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
ALTON PARKER
NEARLY DROWNED

POUGHkEEPSIE, n. Y, July ga
Alton b. Parker and his grandson, Al
ton Parker Hail. were rescued from
drowning off Esopus island, opposite
the Parker home, today, by Edward
Fritz. n photographer of this city.
Young Hall was on Parkers back.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
COSSACKS WILL
REPLACE MARINES
(Scripps News Association.)

ST. PETERSBURG, July 22.-Or-
replace marines who have been
guarding the Kolpino works outside
ST. Petersburg. A plot on the part
of the marines to mutiny was dis
covered.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
MUTINY Is
IMMINENT

ODESSA, July 22.--Reports from
Sebastopol states the crews OF tho
Black Sea fleet are again on the point
of mutiny. The maneuvers OF the
fleet have been cancelled I'm conse-
quence. At Quarta Misheva the peas
ants who are complaining of exorbi-
tant rents were attacked by Cossaoks
and infantry and three killed and IL
wounded. A hundred and twenty were
arrested.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22

The Judge choked and was unable to
swim in the swift current and called
for help. He was unable to breathe
and Parker threw the lad of. The
latter sank. but was brought to the
surface by Fritz and both helped
ashore. The boy was resuscitated.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
DOHfRTY BROTHERS
DEFEAT AMERICANS

LONDON. July 22.-R. r. and II.
L. Doherty, English defenders of the
Davis cup. defeated Wright and
Ward. American challengers, in
doubles at Wimbledon today.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
BOMB THROWN
At TIL SULTAN
MILLS THIRTY
(scripps News Association)

ISVTIppS NtWS RSSUVIsI0TUIE'T
NSTANTINOPLE. July eat
least 80 were killed and 40 wounded
by an explosive thrown at the sultan
Saturday. The police believe the
omb-throwing was the result of an
Armenian plot, but none of the per-
petrators were detected.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
SHELTER TRUST
PRESIDENT DEAD
(Scripps News Association. }

OMAHA, Neb.. July Pc. W.
Nash, president of the smelter trust,
died at 410 this morning. He was
stricken with paralysis May %. He
Is survived by wife and son and
four daughters.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
KILLED
.~ BY A BOMB
(Scripps News Association.)

(Scripps News Association.)
BIALYSTOCK, Poland, July 22.-
Three were killed by the explosion
Of bomb thrown at Chief of Police
Pielkin last night. Thirteen others.
including the chief and his son, were
injured. The bomb was thrown while
the police official was mingling with
a crowd in the center Of the city.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
b0I(0TT
Is EXTENDING
(Scripps News Association.)

VSCr1ppS NEWS ASSUCIdtIUHJ
SHANGHAI, July 22.-The boycott
of American goods has now spread
throughout the southern provinces.
The area affected has a population
of 150,000.OO0. The belief is growing
the boycott is managed by govern
ment officials in Pekin.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22

"Why do they name cigars after
popular actors? i don't see any
sense to it,"
1T seems 10 me to be most appro-
pirate"
How so?"
"A popular actor draws wen-and
cigar ought to-"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
MADE ERASURfS
ON THE BOOKS
(Scripps News Association

NEW YORK, July 22.-Chairman
Morton discovered today that chemi-
calls had been used to make erasures
on the books of the Equitable. He
state positively changes were made
in pursuance of a definite object, not
ures cover transactions Of a year ago.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
PRESIDENT WILL, GALL
EXTRA SESSION CONGRESS

OYSTER BAY, July 22.-President
Roosevelt and Secretary Root con-
tinued their consultation this morn
ing. Root will probably remain until
late this afternoon. The president
takes his daily exercise at oars. He
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
BUILDING COLLAPSES

CUMBERLAND, Md, July ga
The Maryland company's building
collapsed today and killed a number
of men at work. The ruins are now
in flames.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22

fwent swimming this afternoon with
the secretary. This afternoon Secre-
tary Barnes announced that the pres
ident has decided to call an extra ses-
sion about November 10. the exact
date not being settled.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22

And 1t may be remarked that Mr..
Edwin S, Holmes of the agricultural
department found considerable velvet
In cotton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22

THE Japanese are said to be Won
derful farmers"
1--WE no doubt they are. Last win
ter they planted shells in Port Ar
thur. and now they're raising battle
ships there"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22

If John ID. and Peary find the north
pole, Ida Tarbell and Tom Lawson
would better look out.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
STANBURY WINS

(Scripps News Association.)
SIDNEY, n. s, July 22.-James
championship from Georgetowns by
two lengths. Stages, S2500
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22

And 1t must be remembered that
this is the Russian armys second
summer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22

WASHINGTON. July PA dis
patch from Admiral Evans by wire
less via Cape Henry states that Sigs-
bees squadron will anchor in a bay
today 10 or Is miles below Ann
apolis and will get under way Sunday
in time to anchor off Annapolis at 10
q. m.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
60|l[R5 W[R[ IN
POOR CONDITION
(scripps News Assoclation.)

WASHINGTON, July 22. - The
bureau of steam engineering says
none of the reports of the condition
of the Bennington's boilers indicated
the boilers to be unsafe, although II
Is admitted the reports stated the
boilers were generally in poor condi-
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-22
5|Q56[f'5 fl[[T
pA55t] (Apt5
(Scripps News Association.)

NORFOLK, Va, July 22.-Sigs-
bees fleet. bearing the body Of Paul
Jones, passed the Virginia capes at
1920 a. m. escorted, by the battleship
squadron Of Rear Admiral Evans.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
An Ordinance.

Be it ordained by the Intendant
and Wardens of the town of Peak,
in assembly and by authority cf the
same, That the Communication tax
for the town Of Peak. commencing
January lst, 1905, be So 90 per year,
payable 10 advance, or work not less
than eight davs on the streets OF the
said town of Peak, or pay 81 90 per
quarter payable in advance, Or work
not less than two days 10 each quar-
ter on the streets of the said town OF
Peak, and that all ordinances and
pa8 of ordinances heretofore passed
besrepealed. Done end ratified the
18th day Of December a. D. 1904.
Attest: ". NJ Wilson,
A. E E.rgla, Clerk. Iutendant.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04

A very pleasant ''At Home" was
given by the Misses Efrd at the
home of their parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
G. M. Eh1d, last Thursday evening.
The feature of the evening was q
game of progressive whist. Miss
Iceoline Hartman won the FIRST prize,
which waa beautiful gold stick pin.
MIR. Karl o Oswald. carried off the BOBBY
prize and wears his honors with be-
coming dignity.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
Citizens Telephone Company,

Lexington, S. c.
To use telephone push button on dial
and hold; turn dial to number desired,
release button; when dial reaches num-
Der wanted ring bell, remove telephone
receiver from hook and talk.
D.
No. 17-Depot.
No. 15-Efrd, c. M-Residence
F.
No. Fox : :. ERssidencs'
No. s-eeorgs' Samuel B-Residsn's.
No. 1l-Harman, G. M-Ofiee
No. l2-Home Bank.
J.
No. 1s- County Jail.
K.
No. lS-Kaufmann, J. E-Residence.
No. 1+Kaufmsnn Drug Co., Drug
Store.
L.
No. @Leaphart, S. J-Residence.
No. Lexington Department Store
General Store.
P.
No. 's-Post 2 Office:
No. S-Roof, ". P-General Aerchan-
disc and Lexington Savings Bank.
W.
No. 5-Wingard, H. M General Mer-
chandise.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
Marriages..

On December 2Ssh, 1904, at the
home of the brides parents near
Batesburg, by Rev. W. L Keel, Rev
J. E. Steele to Miss Ora Msbus, all
of Lexington county.
On December 25, 1904, at Summit,
S. c., Mr.. Uaus e Black and Miss
Bertha Hite. Rev. B. D. Wessinger
officiating.
December 20, 1904, at the home oi
the brides father, Mr.. Paul Hite, Mr.
Mayaardie r kard aud Miss Pallie
Hite. Rev. B. D. Wessinger cfficiat'
ing.
Decembsr %. 1904, at the parson-
age in Little Mountain, S. G. by
Rev. ). K. Eird. MIR. Mote Baker
and Miss Ida Moore, both of New
berry county, S. G..
By the Rev J. K. E6rd, at the
home of the brides parents on Christ.
mas morning, 1904, Mr.. James a.
Amick and Miss Maggie Buckley, all
OF Lexington county, S. G.
At the home of the brides mother,
on December 81, 1904, by Rev. J. K
Edrd, Mr.. Geo. ". Koon and Miss
Matte Bowers, of Lexington county,
s. G.
At the residence of the brides
parents, on December 2S, 1904, Mr..
Eddie A. Frick and Miss Carrie E
Koon, both of Lexington county, S.
G. Rev. J. K. Efrd officiating.
On December Is, 1904, in Swan
sea, S. c., Mr.. Tom Jefcoat and Miss
Laura Williams. y. Fl. F. Rast,
Esq, officiating
On December, %, 1904, at the
residence of the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and AIRS. Thomas Stabler, Miss L'z'
zie Stabler to MIR George Insb:net.
". 81. T. Rass, Esq, officiating.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
a Cutting .serape.

We understand Chat Mr.. VIII
Hartley, of Monetts, and Mr.. L. Eth
eredge, shoe drummer, became in'
7olved in difficulty, while riding on
the Southern train last Thursday
between that place and Bstesbarg,
in which the former cut the letter in
several different places. Mr.. Hartley
was brought here to Jail. The
wounds while painful are not fatal
and MIR. Etheredge is doing as we'll
as could be expected.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
Our New County Officers.

Last Monday, while not strictly
the Let day of 1905, was 80 observed
and witnessed many changes in the
domestic and public life Of onrpecple.
The county officers, who were
elected last November. fled their
bonds end took charge of their res"
pective cfices, as follows:
MIR. P. Fl Corley is now Sheriff,
succeeding Mr.. T. II. Caughman,
and now occupies the resident por
ton of the Jail. Mr.. Caughman has
moved to his pretty new home near
the depot.
MIR j. E. Rawl Kyzsr succeeds
MI. John S. Derrick as Superinten-
dent of Education.
Mr.. Lewis J Lapgford is the Sup
ervisor and Messrs. Isaiah Hallman
end James W. Shealy are the County
Commissioners.
The old officers retired from office
carrying with them the we'll wishes
for their future prosperity and hap
piness of their friends. They have
been faithful to the trust placed in
them sud have discharged tfeir re-
spective duties faithfully.
The new officers are very popular
and all cf whom have had experience
in the management Of the affairs 0
the county and this experience will
be used in the improvement of the
public service and to the advantage
of the county.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
A Wild Hunt.

Uncle Ban Buckley came up from
the Black creek section Saturday,
where he, together with about twenty
other Disciples of Nimrod had.been on
q big hunt. We are informed that
they met with tremendous success.
They saw about million birds, rab-
bits and squirrels as the effects of
Uocle Bans little black Jug, but
strange to relate they brought down
n, game. But they certainly en-.
ioyed bouutiful and sumptious din
ner at Mr.. John McCartha's.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
Mail Routes.

There were % applicants before
Postmaster Lsaohart, at this place,
on December 24sh, 1904, for ap-
pointment as messenger on the fol-
lowing routes which are to be estao-
Iished in the near future:
Two loop routes to Saluda county
out from Lsesville; one route from
Gilbert; one State route from Lex
ington.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
County Alliance.

The first quarterly meeting OF
the Lexington County Alliance fcr
1906, will be held at Riohtwell aca'
DENY, January 18Th. at II q. m. Sub
iect for discussion The best mode
of reorganizine tba Allisnce.
Speakers: D. F. E6rd, James B
Addy, DR.. J. W. Eargle.
Jas. B Addy, President.
DR.. J. J. Buckley, Secretary.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
New Post Office.

Fourth Assistant Postmaster Gen
ersl Barlow has Informed Coneress-
man Lever that che poet Office at
Cavce. in this county, has been
re-established, with Mr.. Robert L
Sims as postmaster.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
Appeal Cases.

The following appeal cases from
this county have been docketed for
q bearing in the Supreme Court: s
B. George as Clerk of Court 7s.
D. J. Hallman. Senterfeit Va. Shealy.
J. T. Taylor va Seabosrd Railroad.
Mre. Able va. Southern Railway.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
age for the future.
Cahhaoe Plants and Sea Island Cotton Seed.

ready for delivery ary Jersey "ac
Charleston Large Type earliest haphead varieties and mead IN
Dnth the best named Prices
10000 s
cash With order charges money
tough and they will stand co Tl
special by southern Express CO hno OF
plants NO chap
plants tho snip to bet be % @
the reuap
United States will refund purchase any ] sashra ] Gus
sold this in Charleston Ssnoers & at s per u
Prompt Shipment Varieties satsfnd customers have Den the plant
Wa eERsTy "The ca51age = Plant Youngs Island S. c.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
Appointment.

Sardis Bsntiss church has extend
ed 9 call to Rev. W. L. Keel. which
hiss been accepted and he will preach
there on the second Sunday in each
month. Rev. Mr.. Keel has the 4sh
Sunday unsupplied.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
The Lexington Dispatch.
Wednesday, January 4, 1905.
Indsx % New Advertisements

Index % New Advertisements.
Happy New Year-W: P. Roof.
New Merchandise F. Furtick.
Real Estate-Chas. L. Kelly.
Pianos-Malone' Music House.
Who's Winner-Lexington Depart
ment Store.
Trespass Notice.. A. Kyzer, ct. al.
Warning-John D. Davis.
Notices.. J. Langford.
Bakery. B. Riedlnger.
Sea Island Cotton Seed-Wm. &.
Geraty.
Homegrown Cabbage. r. Geraty.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1905-01-04
Odd Fellows to Meet.

Dixie Lodge, No. 81, I. GO +,
will .meet in their hall tomorrow
evening and every member is re-
auested to be present "a the instal'a'
ton of officers for the insuing term
will take place.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-13
NEWS OF THE WEEK
ITEMS FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF
The WORLD.
Resume of the Less Important, but
NofLess Interesting, Happenings
in Condensed Form.

Chicago Socialists have nominated
John Collins fer mayor.
Senator Bate, of Tennessee, is dead.
1t is expected that Gov. McMillin will
he his successor.
The strike &C the Repu bic Iron and
Steel Works at East Chicago, has been
settled by mutual agreement.
The coroner's jury at Honolulu has
decided that Mrs. Stanford came to
her death by means of poison.
Russia is said to be secretly rein
forcing Indian frontier posts in the
event of trouble with England.
The president has sent TO the senate
the nomination of Charles H. Treat to
be treasurer of the United States.
DR.. David Murray, the we'll known
educator, died at his home in New
Brunswick, n. j., last week, aged 70
years.
There is authority for the statement
that the question whether the isthmlan
canal shall be built at sea level or not
is one which will not be decided at
once. 1t is stated that the work can
proceed for at least five years before u
decision of this point will be neces-
sary. Meantime there will be more
investigation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-13
KANSAS LIKES IT NOT.
SunflOwer Senate DenOunCeS Gar.
field Beef Trust Report.

Topeka, Kan, March S.-The Kan
sas senate has adopted resolution de-
nouncing the report of Commissioner
Garfield in the beef trust investigation
and requesting the president to reject
this report and appoint some man with
experience, independence and nerve
that shall qualify him for the task of
Investigating this gang of commercial
highwaymen known as the beef trust,
to the end that the public may be fully
informed as to the sources of their
enormous profits and the foundations
of their colossal fortunes, and the
means and agreements by which for a
generation they have robbed both the
producer and the consumer, to the end
that legislation protecting both may
be intelligently devised, and that tie
light of publicity, that light that is
destructive of all trusts and bina-
tions, may be thrown upon this vicious
and Ubiquitous conspiracy"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-13
NO Direct PRIMARIES.
Senate Unceremoniously Kill.
the Bill Recently Passed
by the House.

Olympia, March S.-Direct primary
legislation is dead for this session.
Senators could hardly wait for the
title Of the bill to be read this after
noon before Strengthening house bill
BOG. AS Clerk Laube read the title
Of the bill Senator O'Donnell moved
indefinite postponement."
The motion was seconded from all
over the house.
Senator Palmer, Of King county,
after considerable effort to be heard,
secured the floor and endeavored to at
least get a vote on the measure. He
promised not even to demand roll
call or call of the house. but in vain.
A motion to place the bin on the
calendar was ruled out of order, Presi-
dent Coon holding that no substitute
may be entertained to a motion to in
definitely postpone.
While Graves, of Spokane, was on
the floor vainly striving to secure rec
ognition, President Coon put the mo-
ton, and the measure was indefinitely
postponed by nearly unanimous
vote.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1905-03-13
EXTEND ALASKA CABLE.
Expected Line Will Soon Be Laid TO
Seward

Seattle, March S.-Within the next
few months, it is announced, the gov
eminent cable will be extended from
Valdez to Seward, on Resurrection bay d.
Congress passed the appropriation Civ
ing f95, 900 to the work. and Maj. w.
A. Glassford, chief of the local signal
corps office, states that, although Off
cial orders governing the time of the
starting of the work have not yet been
received from the chief signal officer,
it will doubtless be commenced with
as little delay as possible.
Seward is the terminus of the Alas.
ka Central railroad. By water the dis
lance from Valdez is about 200 miles.
1t is probable that a survey of the
waters under which the cable will be
laid will have to be made by the gov
eminent prior to the starting of the
work. Army men state that there is
no record of the coast survey ever hav-
ing made sufficiently exhaustive maps
of that portion of the Southeastern
Alaska coast to warrant the cable be-
ing laid without further surveys.
Maj. Glassford states that the Burn
side will proba bly, be used in the work
of making soundings and generally
mapping out that portion of the coast
where the new cable is to run.