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The Irish standard., 1905-08-12

AS If BY MAGIC
dered the trail. Ascending the steep
slope of hill for a dozen yards, he
halted in a thicket and crouched there
with his eyes on the road below.
Gryce was sitting up on the ground,
rubbing his forehead in confused
way and peering around. The men of
Sandy Bar, riding around the spur,
came suddenly upon him.
Darrell watched and listened intent
ly. What would be the next move of
his enemies? he was asking himself.
The horseman gazed about them in
astonishment Cliff dismounted and
walked to where the old man was sit
ting.
did the giant powder let 60,
Gryce?" he asked.
"I'm jest tryin' to figger out what
happened" replied the under foreman
II seem to be all here, but, my! wasn't
1t awful? l got the roar in my ears
yet"
GLOW does IT. come you're settin'
there with the seat of the wagon p"
asked another of the Sandy Bar men,
Got throwed out o. the wagon, :"
said Gryce, "an' it's the best thing that
ever happened ter me. S'posin' I'd
been in the old trap along with that
other feller? I'd be where he is now
an that's tellin'."
"That other fellow went up with
the wagon, did he?" inquired Cliff
"Sure. He was hangin' to the lines
when shot out o. the wagonbox with
the seat. He stayed with the wagon
and the high explosive, all right, an
I reckon he's still with EN- Got
blowed ter atoms, that's what he
did"
The Sandy Bar men exch anged
glances, then swerved their eyes to
take in the havoc wrought by the ex-
plosion.
Don't ye know, Uncle Alb, that was
the chap that killed Sturgis and gave
us the slip at the Bar, last night?"
"Ye don't mean it,"
"It's the truth" returned Cliff. 1--WE
saw you just before you took that turn
in the trail and we knew the man in
minute"
"Then," returned Grycc, after a
period of reflection, that's why he
let the bronks out inst'id O. pullin 'em
in after he looked back an saw you
comm" He got up painfully. "Well,"
he added, tits all right; five hundred
pounds O. high explosive is as good as
q tree and a rope, only mebby not SO
satisfyin'. Wonder how I'm goin' ter
set myself right with the super, at the.
War Eagle?"
The Sandy Bar men were not con-
cerned with Uncle Abs troubles and
dismounted to make more thorough
examination of the surroundings.
From the thicket above, Darrell
watched them moving here and there
searching for any gruesome relics that
might have been left.
All that was found was the crown of
a derby hat deep in clump of torn and
twisted hazels.
"It's Darrel's," said Cliff, walking
towards his companions and holding
the object up for inspection There is
no doubt about it, boys. Fate has
taken this matter in hand and avenged
the murder of Sturgis. Darrell is dead"
at would be heap more satisfyin'
if we could find some remains ter prove
The Irish standard., 1905-08-12
A Renefactor.

When the day is dark and cheerless
And the sky is chill and gray,
There's fellow who is welcome
AS the blossoming in May.
He has way that differs
From the manner Of the throng,
AS he pauses in the hurry,
Just to jolly you along.
You never stop to question
II his motive is sincere
You never ask the sunshine
If its character is clear
You never feel suspicious
AS bird pours forth its song,
And it's that way with the fellow
Who can jolly you along.
We esteem the man of duty,
And we fear the man of power;
and each in turn we welcome
AS the hero of the hour.
But there ought to be some medals,
And some praise in language strong,
For the man who makes life brighter,
Just by jollying folks along.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-12

Meath.
Intelligence is sought, through the
Irish papers, of John Reilly, who left
Cushenstown, County Meath, in Octo-
ber, 1891; last heard of, November,
was then residing at 227 East 43rd st.,
New York. He is sought by his wife.
Quenn's County.
At Mountmellick Sessions on July
18th, before Mr.. Richard Warbuton,
D. L., Gn the Chair; Mr. E. F. Codd,
Major Maunseell, and Captain Stoney,
the case of Constable Cryan against
Edward Carroll was re-heard. The
charge against Carroll was that he
was found drunk, at Summergrove,
near Mountmellick, on the night of
the 18th of March. Arising out of his
arrest on the occasion, Carroll pre-
ferred a charge of assault against
Constable Masterson, who was return
ed for trial and has since absconded;
while he also instituted civil proceed
ings against Constables Cryan and
Masterson for assault, and a Dublin
City jury awarded him G1O0 damages.
Pending the hearing of these cases
the case of alleged drunkenness had
Deen adjourned to the above date.
After hearing the evidence of Con-
stable Cryan and Carroll, the Magis-
trates, with the Chairman dissenting,
dismissed the case on the merits.
Roscommon.
The Strokestown Feis and Indus.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-12


July z5th and Goth, proved to be one
of the greatest Gaelic gatherings ye,
held in the West. The Committee
published a very elaborate program,
extending to fifty pages-with names
OF adjudicators, competitors, particu-
lars of competitions, etc. There were
over one thousand entries. Most
Rev. DR.. Clancy distributed the prizes
at the close. A concert was held each
evening in a large marquee, Mr.. Viii
liom Ludwig being engaged for the
second night.
Sligo.
In the case of Redmond Rooney.
confined in Sligo prison, under SEN
tence of death, the Lord Lieutenant
has commuted the sentence to penal
servitude for life.
Tipperary.
In a letter from London, dated July
18th, Mr.. John Cullinan forwards to
Mr. Webb, for the National Trustees,
Tipperary's annual contribution,
which this year reaches the munifi-
cent sum of G1OO. 1t is accompanied
by covering letter from Very Rev.
Canon Arthur Ryan, P. p, V. G.,
which is thoroughly in keeping with
the patriotism and generosity of the
Priests and People, on whose behalf
he forwarded the cheque for the
amount.
When driving into Nenagh, on July
18th, in a donkey cart, a farmer
named Gleeson, was attacked by a
swarm of bees. Glees0n escaped into
a neighboring house, but the donkey
was stung to death.
Waterford.
On the night of July 18th, man
named Lenihan was arrested in
hay-shed, near Ardfinnan, for the al
legged murder of his wife, near Mount
Melleray on the same day. He was
arrested by Sergeant Edward West,
Clogheen, who only received a des-
cription of the man few hours pre-.
viously. Lenihan is native of Fet-
hard, and an itinerant trader. His
wife was found dead on the roadside
between Mount Melleray and Cappo-
quin.
At Dungarvan on July 10th, Cork
won the home final of the All-Ireland
Hurting Championship, from Kill
| kenny.
Wexford.
At meeting of the Wexford County
| Council on July 10th, resolution was
passed, unanimously, against the Re-
distribution scheme, Mr. Peacocle, a
Protestant, being among those who
delivered strong speeches against the
measure.
Wicklow.
| On the afternoon of July 10th, a
yacht belonging to Mr.. Thos. New
| bold, manager Of the Wicklow Gas
Works, capsized in Wicklow Bay. The
owner and three friends, Mr.. George
Kent, Wicklow; Mr.. Harding, son of
Mr.. E. M. Harding, manager National
| Bank, Wicklow; and Mr.. William
Byrne, had been cruising about in the
bay, about a mile out to sea, when a
| squall suddenly struck the yacht,
| which capsized Immediately. Its four
| occupants were thrown out into the
| bay, and the yacht, filling with water,
sank in moment. The guards of
Wicklow Coastguard Station gave the
alarm, anl all four were rescued. Mr..
Byrne, who is an old man, attempted
to swim ashore, and after swimming
a distance of half mile, was picked
up in an exhausted condition.
Westmeath.
On July 14th, workman named
Thos. Lane, fell off the roof of Mullin-
gar asylum, a distance of nearly 20
feet, and sustained fracture of both
legs and arms.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-12
The Dead Priest.

A shadow slept folded in vestments,
The dream of a smile on it's face,
Dim, soft as the CLEAN after sunset
That hangs like halo of grace
Where the daylight hath died in the
valley
And the twilight hath taken it's
place
A shadow! But still on the mortal
There rested the tremulous trace
Of the JOY of a spirit immortal
Passed up to it's God in His grace.
A shadow! Hast seen in the summer
A cloud wear the smile Of the sun?
On the shadow of death there is
flashing
The glory Of noble deeds done.
On the face of the dead there is
glowing
The light of a holy race run,
And the smile of the face is rejecting
The CLEAN of the crown he has won.
Still, shadow, sleep on in the vest
mentS
Unstained by the priest who has
gone.
Yea, sorrow weeps over the shadow,
But faith looks aloft to the skies,
And hope, like rainbow, is flashing
Ger the tears that rain down from
their eyes,
They murmur on earth, "De Pro-
fundis;"
The low chant is mingled with
sighs;
"Laudate" rings out through heaven;
The dead priest hath won his faiths
prize.
Father Ryan.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-12
Fate of the Umpire.

The shades of night were falling fast
1t seemed the daylight would not last
When broke these words the silence
vast: "Side's out"
Loudly the stand began to call,
Fierce was the mien of one and all
Still rang the umpire's savage bawl:
"Side's out"
Quick as the rise of summer storm,
Up rose the crowd in angry storm,
While fingered still the echo warm:
"Side's out"
Then as one man they gave a jump,
Landing en- masse upon the ump.,
Who had declaimed (the foolish
chump):
"Stde's out"
Then came the "doc."-and shook his
head,
Knelt on the ground, all moist and red !;
There are ten broken ribs" he said
"Side's out"
H. P. Van Arsdale in Omaha Bee.
The Irish standard., 1905-08-12

"Ah, good morning!" said the early
bird to the worm. Looking for a
job?"
"That's what. Anything can do
for you?"
Eyes, you'll about fill the bill, l
think"
The Status.-Alice: It would be
strange If Cholly should marry a girl
as silly as himself.
Clara: Yes; it would be two souls
without single thought.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
THE COTTON IN SIGHT.
Hessers Weekly Statement of the
Worlds Visible Supply.

New Orleans, Aug. .1S.@Secretary
Hester's statement Of the worlds Wis
ible supply of cotton issued today
shows the total visible to be 2,701,-
2ss, against 2,7s7,712 last week and
I,252,2s5 last year. OF this the total
.of American cotton is -1,676,2Se,
against 1,712,712 last week and
5oS,2s5 last year, and Of all other
kinds, including Egypt, Brazil, India,
etc, 1.o25. .0oo, against 1,o75,ooo last
week and $4,000 last year.
s OF the worlds visible supply OF cot
ton there is now afoat and held in
.sGreat Britain and Continental Europe
1915, ,o00 bales, against $4,000 last
year; in Egypt $4,000, against $4,000
s last year; in India $4,000, against
$4,000 last year, and in the United
States 1000, against $4,000 last
wear.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
New Series-V0l. XIV. No. s
THE COTTON REPORT SCANDAL.
HYDE MAKES AN UNQUALIFIED
DENIAL OF THE CHARGES.
He Says He Has Forwarded an Affi-
dayit to Washington Covering
His Connection With the
Cotton Report.

London, Aug. 22.-John Hyde, for
mer statistician of the United States
department of agricultura& who at
present is in London, has been under
the care of physician for several
weeks and is still prohibited by his
physician from attending to bus
ness.
He has given out the following
statement:
"I have just seen for the first time
the revised cotton acreage report is
sued by the United States department
of agriculture on July 26. The crop
estimating board reduces the official
estimate Of June by more than
100000 acres and even goes so far
as to say that I made the estimate
lower than the reports received from
official reporters employed by the
bureau warranted To this state
ment T give unqualified denial and
assert that the most trustworthy Of
the various sets Of figures on which
the report of June 2 was based af-
forded the most ample warrant for
my estimate
"It is only by an entire disregard Of
the reports of county and township
correspondents that the departments
acreage reports can be prevented
from once more becoming the laugh
ing stock of the world. When CON-
cerned only with the condition Of the
growing crop except under special
circumstances the reports of county
and township correspondents are not
without value. When, however, these
correspondents report either upon the
acreage or upon the SIZE of the crop
in bales, their reports are absolutely
worthless. For instance the crop last
year was estimated by township cor
respondents at less than 100000
bales and by county correspondents
at less than 11,0O0. 900 bales. Failure
on the part of the board to recognize
the widely varying degrees of relia-
bility which characterize the reports
Of it's different classes of correspond
ents will inevitably destroy the value
of it's reports for general statistical
purposes
Mr. Hyde said that he gave this in
terview against the earnest protest of
his physician, and that he had for
warded an affidavit to Washington
covering his connection with the cot
ton report. He said that he expected
to return to America about Octo-
Der i.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
\ Young Hero.

Out at the Eureka cotton mill
Wade Ferrell, youth - years old.
lies a corpse After a short illness
he died yesterday afternoon. This
boy was the sole supper. Of num-
ber of younger brothers and sisters
and an aged grandmother. Besides
supporting those dependent upon
KIM. Wade has left small amount
OF insurance, small when viewed IL
oac light, yet great when the circuro.
s;2rees under Which he labored arc
Considered. He did more for thesa
d"rendent upon him than mar"
strong able-bodiei men DO I!e m&y
y considered a hero as he lies co},'
il death. Those fol whom he carej
an tahorea are sad 20 be left in des-
titute ciscunstaBeeS- chester Lan-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 23, 1905.

upon to present the argument in
favor of prohibition. He did so very
we'll but discussed it purely as
moral question and did not press any
of the dollar and cent arguments, as
did Senator Tillman on the other side.
The prohibition executive commit
tee of this county utterly repudiates
the selection of Col Talbert as spokes-
man. While it is glad to have him
and every other champion, it an
nounces that Col. Talbert was select
ed without conference with the local
committee, and that they advised
their friends to "hands off, at the en-
tire meeting.-News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
A NEW RUSSIAN LOAN.
St. Petersburg Banker Confirms Re-
port That American Bank
ers Will Finance Russia.

London, Aug. 1e.-1t is reported
from St. Petersburg that a prom
inent banker has confirmed the re-
port that a new Russian loan has
been concluded in America.
1t is also stated today important
supplementary dispatches were sent
to M. Witte yesterday. The feeling
regarding the outcome Of the peace
negotiations is generally becoming
more optimistic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
EXPRESS AND TROLLEY WRECK.
Three Men Killed and Ten injured
Collision On B. AIR g.. Near
Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, Aug. 17.-Three men
we're killed and ten injured late last
n;sht when the fast through express
from New York to Cincinnati, on the
Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern
crashed into trolley car at Winton
Place, a suburb of this city. The en-
ginieer of the express, S. P. Spauld-
ing. vas badly scalded and may die.
Those killed and injured were in the
trolley car with the exception Of the
c1:g,neer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
TWELVE CENT COTTON.
BIG SOUTHERN BULLS PUT UP
COTTON PRICE.
Brown and Hayne, of New Orleans,
Open Their Campaign-Said to
Have a Strong Wall Street
Following and Will Put
Price to II Cents.

Two years ago William P. Brown
and Frank B. Hayne, Of New Orleans,
ran one of the most successful bull
campaigns ever known in cotton. Yes
terday they were the leaders in bull
effort that sent prices up with a rush
and they are said to be at the head
of a clique representing many mil
lions of dollars that has been organ
lied to force cotton to II cents a
pound.
It is said that, acting with Brown
and Hayne, is a strong Wall Street
clique which is often called the
"Waldorf-Astoria crowd" Chicago
coterie that is better known in wheat
than in cotton, and a number Of
prominent New Orleans and other
Southern cotton men. 1t is not
claimed that any "pooP' has been
formed, but it is said all these inter-
ests believe that cotton is too low,
and have sort of gentlemen's agree
ment to act together in forcing the
market up.
The bulls say that crop prospects
are so poor that one Of the smallest
crops in recent years is certain. They
predict record breaking prices later
in the season.
On the bear side of the market are
some of the best known members Of
the local cotton exchange and a ma
jority of the members of the Liver
pool Cotton Association. There are
big short lines out in both New York
and Liverpool. The bears argue that,
no matter if the crop is to turn out
a small one, the spinners of the world
will not admit the fact yet, and as
they have cotton enough for several
months on hand, they will refuse to
buy.
The bulls say that if the spinner
tries to depress prices by staying out
Of the market the farmers will
checkmate by refusing to sell at a
price that does not suit him and that,
as the spinners have plenty Of busi-
ness before them, and the Southern
farmers are prosperous the spinner
is bound to lose the contest in the
end.
The bulls began to rush things
right at the start yesterday. The
bears, of whom E. NJ Weld is gen.
orally looked upon as the leader,
made a game fight, but they could
not hold the market down. The New
England mills can be depended upon
to support the bears in every way pos
'sible, while the South is certain to
line up behind Brown and Hayne.
The general feeling on the floor Of the
exchange is that the fight is going
to be a very pretty one before it is
over.
Theodore H. Price has not as yet
come out on either side. He insists
that he is not in the market, but it
is generally expected that ne will ar
ray himself with one faction or the
other before the fight gets very much
older. D. J. Sully is very bullish, and
is acting with that side.-N. Y. Com
mercial, Aug. 1S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
The Session Adjourned.

Portsmouth, \. H, Aug. 22.-An
official announcement has been is.
sued that today's session of the peaca
ENJOYS will be adjourned until s:3A
a. M, tomorrow
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
THE FEVER SITUATION.
The War Against Mosquitoes Contin-
uing With Redoubled Energy.

New Orleans, Aug. 22.-All ships
from Colon coming into this port, or
other Southern ports, from now on
will be disinfected and held in quar-
antine for five days, Notwithstanding
they are being fumigated before
leaving Central American ports. The
general funigation Of all vessels last
Sunday was so successful that it is
now planned to screen all windows
and doors of all houses in the city and
then refumigate in this way. 1t is ex-
pected living mosquitoes will be very
thoroughly exterminated. DR.. White
declares that the outlook of the situ-
alton is promising
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23

Governor Hayward has pardoned
Tom Moore, who was serving q term
of two ana one-half years On the
Spartanburg changing for man
slaughter The pardon was granted
on account Of Moore's bad health.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
Behjnd in Exports of Cottons.

Secretary Whittam, of the Amer
lean Cotton Manufacturers Associa-
ton. IN an article that recently ap-
peared in American Industries, point
ed ont that while the United States
supplies the world with about Is per
cent. Of the raw material, we stand
sixth in the list of nations which ex-
port cotton goods. The annual eA-
mort of this class of manufactures ap-
proximates $3.50, 100000, including
warns. wea-;2g apparel, ETC., Of which
kGreat Britain is credited with $685.
600. 900. Germany with s7s,Oo0,0OO.
and the United States only with
sas. 600. 900. midas imports last
wear amounted to s1o1,S00,O00, and
that Of China sS3,0O0,00o, the bulk of
which went from Great Britain. Mr..
kkNhittam says we can sell in India on
an equal footing with England and
every other nation, yet we have prac-
tically given this vast market for cot
ton goods no attention. Some Of the
most weighty Of our present hin
ORANGES are the lack of knowledge as
TO hacking and shipping details for
the different markets, ignorance OF
foreign customs, regulations and re-
on;rements. and aversion to extend
ing credit accommodations. There
is an utter dearth in the supply OF
nroperly trained commercial repre-
sentatiyes to cover foreign territory,
and. finally, we do not have even the
rndinents of a selling system for
reaching foreign consumers at rea-
sonable cost. All these attributes are
essentially of slow development; but
when any house finally determines to
enter the race for foreign trade, 1t
wiu he necessary before we can COM
mand success that we give and take
hard knocks, and any preconceived
rosy view Of big profits easily ac-
oui:ed which the beginner may hold
will be speedily and effectually dis
posed of in the fierce brunt Of inter-
national competition. Yet persever-
ance, ability and true American push
will give the same results when ap-
piled to potential customers, whether
at home or abroad. The demand is
there; its character is well defined.
|e1t remains for US to decide whether
our own industry shall supply at least
its fair share or whether we shall re-
main content to spin enough OF our
American-grown cotton to cover our
own backs and sell the remainder
.for Europe to spin and weave to
Eclothe the rest Of the world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23

Former ntendent McCombs, Of
New Brookland, and two accessories
were convicted at Lexington on Fri
day of committing fraud III the town
election. They We're sentenced to the
chaineanS for four months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
PEACE CONFERENCE BLOCKED,

Portsmouth, y. H, Aug. 22.-The
members Of the Russian party pro~
ceeded early this morning to the CON-
ference chamber in the navy yard fox
the purpose Of concluding their
preparations for the afternoons ses>
sion. While waiting en- word from,
St. Petersburg the peace ENJOYS have
arranged to hold a short session to~
day and adjourn over until Wednes>
day, at which time it is hoped soma
official declaration Will have been re~
ceived. This arrangement, however
is subject to modification and the ses.
sion today may be abandoned alta..
gether.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-08-23
ARTICEokEs ARE WANTED.
Commissioner E.. j. Watson Finds
Market for Them at IS Cents
the RuSbe3

Columbia, Aug. 19.-Commissioner
E. j. Watson is exceedingly anxious
to have every person in South Caro-.
lima who is growing artichokes this
year in any quantity from one bush,
el on up to communicate with him
at once. He has received a request
from pickle factory that wishes ia
obtain artichokes for picking purx
poses this fall and this concern wishs
es to secure them in any quantity
from one bushel to 5000 bushels to
the shipment. The factory has Of,
fered rs cents per bushel for the
ground artichokes shipped either in
bags, barrels or baskets delivered az
the port Of Charleston.
This offers an opening to those who
have only few bushels of artichokeS
raised in their gardens to place them
upon the market, and should finally
lead to the establishment of an ine
dustry in the State
At present artichokes are raised IA
South Carolina very largely for homo
picking and for feeding 10 STOCK
The commissioner is sure of a per-
mancnt market il the people Will fur
nish the product