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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
TRYING TO SAVE MURDEREss
People of Pennsylvania Flooding Gov
ernor With Petitions.

Reading, Pa, Feb. 2.-That the peo-
pie of Pennsylvania revolt against the
spectacle Of a woman being hung in
this state was shown today by the an
nouncement that more than 1,5O0 let
ters and 200 petitions, each bearing
scores or names, have been forwarded
to Governor Pennypacker within a
week on behalf Of Kate Edwards, who
has been sentenced to die here on
February 16. 1t is not yet known what
effect these petitions will have on the
governor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
MRS. ROGERS RETRIEVED.
The Vermont Woman Given a Short
Lease on Life.

Montpelier, VT Feb. 2.-Governor
Bell announced this afternoon that he
had grnated {, reprieve in the case Il
Mrs. Mary Mabel Rogers, sentenced to
be hanged 90 Windsor tomoirow fer
the murder Of her husband, Marcus
Rogers. She has been reprieved until
June .. The announcement came as a
surpdise as the governor this morning
issued statement which indicated he
had decided not to grant the desired
reprieve.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
RUSSIAN REFORM SUGGESTED
Committee of Ministers Make Many
recommendations.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 2.-The COM
mittee Of ministers appointed to con-
slider the means of putting into oper-
alton the imperial Ukase of December
Is, today made many recommends
tions especially with regard to increas-
ing the power of the senate ministers.
The committee urge that the rights OF
the senate in the legislative initiative
be increased. They favor establish
ment Of a lower administration coun-
Gil connected with the senate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
FIRE AT CRAMPS SHIP YARD.
Chart Room Containing Working
Plans For New Battleships De-
destroyed.

Philadelphia, Feb. Fire this
morning destroyed the chart room at
Cramps Ship yard and did damage to
the extent of s25, 900. The build
ing contained the working plans Of the
new battle ships Idaho and Mississippi
which were destroyed as well as those
of the Colorado and Pennsylvania, just
finished, and the Tennessee, now be-
ing completed. The armored cruiser
Pennsylvania, lay directly in the path
of the flames, but streams from two
fire boats prevented the sparks ignit-
ing the cruiser.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
AGREEMENT REJECTED.
State Department Will Not Accept
PROTOCOL Drawn, up BY Minister
Dawson.

Washington, Feb. 3.-Notwithstand-
ing the reports from Santo Domingo
that the United States has taken over
the management Of the custom houses
in that country in accordance with
the terms of the recent agreement ne
gotiated by United States Minister
Dawson and Commander Dillingham;
of the navy. the state department an
nounces today that the agreement has
been rejected by this government Il
stated. however that new protocol
will be drawn up covering the main
points in the first agreement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
Grave Trouble Foreseen.

at needs but little foresight, tell,
that when your stomach and liver are
badly affected, grave trobule is ahead,
unless you take the proper medicine
for your disease, as Mrs. John a.
Young, of Clay, n. z, did. She says:
.I had neuralgia Of the liver and
stomach, my heart was weakened, and
I could not eat. I was very bad for a
long time, but in Electric Bitters l
found just what : needed, for they
quickly relieved and cured me-" Best
medicine for weak women. Sold under
guarantee by ]. F. w. DeLorme, drug
gist, at so cents a bottle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
Fraud Exposed.

"a few counterfeiters have lately
been making and trying to sell imita-
tons Of DR.. King New Discovery for
Consumption, Co,.sns, Colds and other
medicines, thereoy defraudins the
public This is to warn you to beware
OF such people, who seek to profit
through stealing the reputation of
remedies which have been successful
ly curing diseases for over 80 years.
A sure protection, to you, is our name
on the wrapper Look for it on all Dr.
Kings, or Bucklen's remedies, as all
others are mere limitations. H. E.
Bucklin & Co., Chicago, Ill, and Wind
sor, Canada.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08

Warsaw, Feb. 2.-The strikers are
expectedto resume work Monday. Eff
forts are being made to alleviate the
suf1ierings of the strikers famllles.
Funds for this purpose are being Or
ganized, the employers being large
subscribers, because Of their syrnpa-
thy with the strikers political demand.
The situation in the remainder of Po-
land is quieter today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
ILLEGAL WARRANTS.
Judge Gary Rules That Short Form
Arrest Warrants Are Not Binding.

Circuit Judge Ernest Gary, who is
presiding over the court of general
sessions here, has just rendered de-
cision affecting the validity Of certain
arrest warrants, which must be OF far
reaching effect and wide interest.
Judge Gary says that the short form
of warrant omitting the name Of the
state and not addressed to some par
ticular constable or officer, is null ard
void, in fact, not any warrant at all
even though the name of the state
might appear on the upper part OF the
page in connection with the afhdavlt
upon which the warrant has been
issued.
Judge Gary has also decided that the
endorsement on the back Of the paper
appointing a special officer to execute
the warrant, cannot be considered a
part of the warrant itself and is there
fore not sufficient to remove the sec
ond objection-failure to designate
particular officer to perform the SER
vice.
The short form of warrant, which
the Judge condemns, has been extend
sively used in almost every part OF the
state for a number Of years, and has
probably been adopted by almost every
magistrate in Greenville. Under
Judge Gary's decision it is a very dan
gerous thing for constable to at
tempt to arrest man with such de-
fective warrant, for the prisoner would
have every right to resist, and there
would be no redress for the officer.
The question was raised a day or two
ago by Mauldin & Townes in defense
of E. P. Pepper, charged with resist
ing the officer who attempted to take
him. The short form Of warrant had
! been used, and the attorneys argued
that since there was no legal warrant,
the officer was acting without author
ity and Pepper had a right to resist
Judge Gary, after examining the war
rant, sustained this view and directed
the Jury to find a verdict for the de-
fendant.-Greenvile News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
PACIFIC STRIKE IN WARSAW.
leaders Counsel Moderation and Are
Doing Everything Possible % Pre-
vent Disorder.

Warsaw. Feb. 4.-The strike leaders
re taking a most moderate course in
conducting this strike and are doing
e4.erything possible to prevent the out
eak of disorder. The employees of
he gas works last night wanted to
ioins the strikers, butsthe leaders dis
suaded them. The latter feared loot
ing would ensue If the city should be
left in darkness. 60.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
The Sunshine of Spring.

aThe Salve that cures without scar
is DeWittss Witch Hazel Salve. Cuts,
Burns, Boils, Bruises and Piles dis
appear before the use of this salve
as snow before the sunshine of spring.
Miss II. NJ Middleton, Thebes, Ill.
says: 'I was seriously afflicted with a
fever sore that was very painful. De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve cured me in
less than week" Get the genuine.
Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
.wILFuL VIOLATION OF LAW.
Infer-state Commerce Commission An
nounces Opinion in Santa F'e Case.

Washington, Feb. 3.-The inter-
state commerce commission today for
maa1ly announced their opinion in the
Santa Fes rebate case, he1ding that the
company for the last five years has
wilfulH and continuously violated the
provisions of the law which requires
carriers to publish and adhere to their
tariffs. Thes opinion was prepared by
Commissioner Prouty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
SUFFERING SOLDIERS.
Battle of Hun River Ragged With Tenn
perature 45 Degrees Below.

Special to The Daily Item.
st. Petersburg, Feb. 2.--The Muk-
den correspondent of the Nevoe Vrena-
va in dispatch received today
states that the suffering in the recent
fighting in the vicinity Of the Hun riv-
er. was terrible. The temperature was
forty-five degrees below the freezing
point and the blood from the wound
ed CONCEALED as soon as it began to
flow. After five days fighting the bat
tie ended with both sides returning to
their original positions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
GENERAL HTzHuGH Lee.
WILL ADDRESS THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY.
senate Passed Bin Giving Appoint
ment of State Board of Directors
to the Governor.

Columbia, Feb. 3.-The house today
passed a bill forbiddinig cock-hghtlng
or attending the sport, but it voted
down amendments to allow the sport,
provided gaffs were not used, and re-
fused to include dog fights, football,
baseball or horse racing It also passed
a bill prohibiting shooting matches for
prizes Of value.
A communication from Gen. Fitz-
hugh Lee stating that he would in
short time: address the assembly IN
the interest of the Jamestown Exposi-
ton was received as information.
The Senate passed dispensary bill
giving the appointment OF the state
board of directors to the governor.
senator Blease, leading the dispen-
sary forces, said this would give the
governor power through his board to
close every dispensary in the state, got
only six votes on his motion to con-
tinue the bill till next session.
Among the new house bills today
were the following:
BY Mr.. McClay-To exempt cotton
mill operatives from road duty.
IS BY Mr.. Yeldell resolution
Ecreating Calhoun county.
BY Mr.. MeFaddin-T empower
police of cities of over 10000 inaabi-
tants to make arrests within three
miles Of the corporate limits for Of
lenses against ordinances.
BY Mr.. Brantley-To increase the
pay Of dispensary constables.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
GORK RELEASED.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 2.-Maxim Cor
ki, the author who was arrested at
Riga last week for connection with the
revolutionary movement, was released
today. Cork has been mentioned dur
ing the trouble as the head Of a posi-
BILE provisions.sy government sf"aid
a, revolution break loose. Efforts have
been made Is literary NET, al cver
the world to obtain his release.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
coTroN MILL TRUST.
FAN River Manufacturers Form sf00,-
000,Go0 Combination:

Fall River, Mass. Feb. 3.-The crea-
ton Of hundred million dollar corpo-
ration TO include nearly every cotton
mill In this city, also the bleachcries.
print work and finishing plants TO per-
sefct the products Of the mills, is the
form which general opinion gives te
the scheme for the consolidation CT
The local cotton mills. The reports are
creating sensation hardly less pro-
forne than the strike prooaces;.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
/ GEN. GRIPPENBERG RECALLED.
He was First Asked to- Resign His
Command But Refused to Do So.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 3.-Gen. Kuro-
patkin reports that the japanese at
tack on Chanat has been repulsed. 1t
is stated on reliable authority that
Gen. Grippenberg, who is in command
of the second Manchurian arsay with
Gen. Kuropatkin, has been asked to
resign his command. He has refused
and has therefore been recalled.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
TO HOLD COTTON.
Mr.. Eugene NJ. Beals of New York
Advocates Plan tc Store Surplus
Cotton.

Augusta, Ca, Jan. 31.-Mr. Eugene
M. Reals of the firm of Beals & Bea;s,
stock of brokers at 35 Nassau street.
New York, who is in the city for Few
days. has an interesting and seemingly
feasible plan for the solution Of the
present cotton situation by providing
means for the holding Of the surplus
cotton raised until the market is ready
to receive it at good prices.
Mr.. Beals has laid his plan before
several local cottoon men Of promi-
nence and is endeavoring to interest
them in the scheme. Those who have
studied the proposed plans for the Or
ganization of the National Holding
company, declare that it has both good
and bad features. They admit that If
the factories and cotton merchants OF
the south generally to enter into the
scheme and by experience eridcate
the Objectionable features, it might
prove the solution of the present
troubles.
Mr.. Beals kindly Furnished The
Chronicle with the following brief
statement Of his scheme, which he
terms a proposed Plan to Put the
Price, of Cotton to Ten Cents"
A National Holding company, to be
formed and capitalized at 500, ,000,-
900. This company is to purchase
cotton from the planters and factors
at 6 centss per pound and in addition
give a guarantee to pay 4 cents per
pound additional when cotton reaches
10 cents per pound, the farmer or fac
tor paying the expenses Of holding
cotton. The holding company, Of
course, agrees to hold the cotton in
definitely, or until such time as the
cash market value is 10 cents. The
owner is to agree not to sell or allow
it to be sold until the price reaches 10
cents.
The company is to be allowed to
borrow money on all the cotton thus
purchased. The owner takes stock in
the company for the money guaran-
teed over that advanced when the
cotton is placed with the company.
The scheme is to form the local fac
tors in each centre into a syndicate
to purchase and collect cotton from
the planters and turn it over to the
holding company. In this way the
cotton that is necessary to hold any
season to keep up the price can 1e
taken off the market. It is estimated
that the amount of cotton necessary
this year, for instance, to be with
drawn from the market to advance
the price to ten cents, is 2,000.050
bales.
Mr.. Beals is confident that the
scheme would work if generally adopt
ed by the factors and cotton men.
Warehouse would have to be con-
structed in which to store cotton and
hold it indefinitely when necessary.
The cotton once in these warehouses
would be held until cotton reached
ten cents, and the world Of consumers
would be put on notice. The cotton
cannot be sold until the ten cent
stock is reached.
Local cotton men seen yesterday
declined to discuss the proposed
scheme for publication. 1t has been
suggested that Mr.. Beals visit New
| Orleans and lay his scheme before the
executive officers Of the Cotton Grow
ers' association.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
THE WARSAW SLAUGHTER.
More Than 500 Dead dentifed-Nfany
Other Unknown Victims OF Rus
sian Soldiers.

St. Petersburg. Feb. s.-The official
list of those who have lost, their lives
since the disturbances began in War
saw includes over 300 names, besides
many who have not been identIeal.
a dispatch from Warsaw says railroad
traHic IS interrupted as the strikers
have torn up portion of the lines be-
tween there ana the German frontier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08

Lahore. British India, Feb. 2,--The
river Zheb is frozen solid today. The
cold throughout india is more severe
than 1T has been in the memory OF
the Oldest native.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
FRENCH MOB HooTs czAR.

Brest, France, Feb. 4.-Fresh dis
orders occurred during the night. Mobs
surrounded the French consulate hoot-
ing the car. The police were compell-
ed to make repeated charges on the
mob before It was dispersed. A num-
ber of persons were wounded. but none
killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
PRINCESS CoNvALEsCENT.
King Edward Assured ofiHer Recovery
Will Visit Lord Roseberry.

London, Feb 3.-Princess Victoria,
who is recovering from the operation
for appendicitis, this morning main
tains her improvement. King Edward.
her father, assured Of her recovery,
will visit Lord Roseberry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
The Best Physic.

awhen you want a physic that is
mild and gentle, easy to take and GER
tain to act, always use Chamberlain's
Stomach and Live Tablets. For sale
by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
RIOT Ar LOPEZ, POLAND.
Iiers Fire on Strikers Who Return

soldiers Fire ON Strikers Who Return
yoney With Reyolyers.
ST. Petersburg, Feb. st is re-
ported that a SERIOUS riot is in pro-
gress at Lodez, Poland A strong mil
atary patrol fred on a body Of strikers.
who replied with revolyers. The fight
Is stu proceedings
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS
ssseas cf interest Condensed and Pare
agraphed for Quick Reading.

Nj. e. Broughton, who lives sev-i
se1al niles west Of Pinewood, lost his
barn. viii contents by fire on Sunday
evening Three bales of cotton were all
50 burned. There was no insurance.
explosion of two 20-horse pow
boilers IN the dry house Of the Gross
Innber Manufacturing company oc-
seurred ii Lexington Wednesday after
noon completely destroying the dry
heuse, and it IS feared, fatally injur-
aag Fred H Gross, one Of the
owners of the plant. Mr.. Jasper D.
TFsce, who operates q brick yard near
SIS was struck by a flying timber and
e.sscapiag steam. breaking his right
arm aud scaiding him seyereN.
me acton of Postmaster General
Wyne il mott Republican Ma
honal Cornsnitseeman capers of South
carolina that postmasters viii be dis
missed from service ia future If they
pay the expenses Of delegates to polit-
Scaa convent was approved by the
Dresidsaand cabinet Wednesday,. The
aecision grew out Of the complaint
Chat Ii was the custom OF the post,
masters ia South Carolina to pay rail-
road and other expenses Of delegates
10 politicaz conventions.
ttorneys Legare & Holman fled a.
sanage suit for $50, 900 IN behalf Of
Sd blank IN the United STATES cir
court ii Charleston Wednesday
axaznst the southern Railway. The suit
growss out Of the collision between two
trains at New Market Tenn, on Sep
Iftember z4th last, Mr.. Blank had been
rs the Worlds Fair and was on his
nay back TO Charleston. In the acc1-
aenf ABOUT 5esreop1e were killed and
hundred hurt, and Mr.. Blank
among those he were most hurt
he two, daughters Of Mr.. r. 3: r
armstrong, of Aiken, were seriously
h1sr ia ruaaway accident Tuesday
AZ Melford, Of the Abbeyille
Company First South Carolina Volun-
seers 1n the Spanish war. has been
granted a pension He receives s., 100
hack pension and $50 a month for life.
Lonisa johnson colored, has been
arrested ii Charleston for Killing a
. 4Wo-day old nafalatt..s
me store Of B. Myers 8 Co. Of JEFF
Eersos Chesterfield count was bro
en open and robbed Dy Jim Joplin
sunday night. He was captured. con-
aessed and the goods recovered
negro ssnea Tadea Dayisswasls
rned .:eath m his hoIle IN Brit:
sEarier coun1y SATURDAY
.2Essnaa BEER 20 Marion Sasnrdag
returned home early ID the even
ing IN an i1atc Gated condition.
yhe -. and stables Of n Howes,
oI He y Eig. were burned Tuesday.
Loss 81. 600. The same night the Of
ace OF e. Joyner. of Holly Hill.
sras burned, loss s5eo.
negro ataacked q young lady on
Orange street N Darlington, Monday
eTsning He seized her by the throat
and demanded money. She, screamed
fer EeNp and the negro ran OF. Blood
hcHds were put on his trail but he
escaned
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
THE BANK OF SUMTER,
SUMTER, s. C.
City and County Depository

Capital stock paid il, $4,000 OF
Undivided surplus, $4,000 OF
Individual liability of stockhold-
ers in excess of their stock, $1,000 OK
Transacts general banking business
also has Saving Bank Department. De
posts of 81 and upward received. Inter
est allowed at the rate of 4 per cent. PEI
annum, payable semi-annually.
WI B. HAYNSWORTH, President
R. I. MANNING, W.. +. RHAME,
Vice President. Cashier.
Jan. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
STRIKE IS on IN PARIS.

Paris, Feb. IA general strike is
expected to be called to morrow, as
result Of the strike of the electricians
Of the Edison Company. The electric
fs.ns nsre called :, meeting Tor 5312s
sr4sr,.oon 10 discuss t}ae;I- fat1re pitSlis
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
KAISER 10 GO CRUISING.

He MiM Shortly Leave Eeriin Accom-
panied by Prince Eitel for the
Mediterranean.
Berlin Feb. S-It is announced that
the Kaiser and Prince Eitel Frederick
VIII shortly start for a cruise through
the Mediteranean.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08

selsrsausss, ssa. the CORES
pondent Of the Publishers Press is IN
formed that Gen Gripp penberg, in COM
11land of the second Manchurian army,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08
100000 Capital.
THE FIRST NATIONAL Bank
of Sumter, S. G.

TIE Com ptroller of the Currency hav-
ing approved the increase of the Capital
of this Bank to $100,ooo.0o, depositors
now have as security for their deposits !:
Capital, 100000 oe
Stockholders Individual LA
Surplus paas' and Undivided Prof ~
its, 25,00o "
Total Security for Depositors, $225.0oo oe
ONLY NATiopLa BANK IN CITY OF SUMTER.
Largest Capital of any Bank in this
section of South Carolina.
Strongest Bank in Eastern part OF this
State.
Interest allowed on deposits to limited
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
A. j. CHINA, President.
NELL O'DONNELL, Vice President.
H. D. BARNETT, r. D. LEE,
g. A. LENNON, JOHN REID,
E. P. Kicker.
R. L. ErMUNDS, Cashier.
B. D. LEE, Solicitor.
BOOKKEEPERS.
]. L. McCsllum, D. J. VIM, Jr.
Oliver L. Yates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-02-08

isE HAS LOST 3s;s G8tf.
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-18
The St. Louis Brownsville Line.

jeff Y. Miller vice president and
general manager Of the St. Louis,
Brownsville and Mexico railroad
with headquarters at Kingsville,
Tex, has been in the city the past
few days figuring with railroad
contractors on laying track for a
2O0-mile extension. He speaks of
the Brownsville district as the Eden
of the continent, where they grow
oranges, lemons, bananas. pineap-
Piles and all the tropical fruits and
early vegetables. Many truck
farmers are hocking to this coun-
try, which has delightful climate.
Artesian wells all over the section
give an abundance of water and
raise a fine product right at the
door of the Mississippi valley, saw
ing a long haul from California.
This road is one of Col. B. F. Yoa-
kum's pet enterprises, and no one
knows better than he the best lands
and the best places for investment
in Texas. Col. 5. w. Fordyce is
likewise heavily interested in the
Brownsville line. st. Louis Rep
ublic. rr
The Brownsville daily herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1897-1910, 1905-01-18
ST. l.. B. & N. r. R.
PASSENGER TRAINS.

No. ] leaves Brownsville every
day except Sunday at $50 a. m.
No. 2 arrives in Brownsville
every day except Sunday at GOO
p. m.
FREIGHT TRAINS.
No. IL leaves Brownsville every
day, at $50 a. m.
No. II Arrives in Brownsville
every day, at 7:1S p. m.
Nos. ] and 2 pass each other at
Rudolph at 1888 p. m.
HARLINGEN BRANCH.
No. p leaves Fordyce at Sis
a. m. arrives Harrington 9 a. m;
arrives at Brownsville at 10:40 a.
m. daily except Sunday, connect
ing with trains north at Harrington.
No. p leaves Brownsville at 1:45
p. m. arrives Harrington, 4:30; p.
m. and Fordyce, $50 p. m. every
day except Sunday, connecting
with trains south at Harrington.
JEFF N. MILLER,
Vice-pres. and Gen. Man.