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The daily sentinel., 1905-10-30
SENSATIONAL STORY EXPLODED.

In the issue of the other paper oi
the date of Saturday, October 21st
there appeared under fiaring head
/ lines a sensational story, occupying
| two columns, regarding the alleged
disgraceful actions of a Grand June
tion mother. A long and sickening
article was copied from the Denver
Times and then the editor of that
sheet that never deals in sensations
proceeded to comment upon the
article, stating that the woman men
toned therein was Mrs, r. S. Steele,
living near this city and the remarks
he made regarding the character OF
the woman are considered most in
sulting Mr.. and Mrs. Steele.
The matter was not called to Mr..
Steele's attention until Friday. Satur-
day he went to the editor of the
other paper and demanded an eX-
PLANTATION and although a subscriber
TO this editors weekly paper. he was
not treated with courtesy, and, ac-
cording to Mr.. and Mrs. Steeleo would
hardly listen to their statement.
Mr.. Steele has been a resident of
the valley for fifteen years and is
well known. He and his wife re-
side on ranch and are quiet, unas-
suming people and the unwarranted
and insulting attack upon Mrs.
Steel's character is deeply felt by the
family and their friends. We are re-
quested to publish the following:
To the Public:
Many of the statements made in
the article published in one of the
local papers regarding my going to
Denver and the alleged adopting
out" of my own child were entirely
false. The statements made in the
comment of the editor of the local
paper were almost without exception
wholly untrue. The facts are these.
The wife of David Van Wrinkle, a
brother of my first husbands died
shortly after giving birth to child
about seven months ago. ], at the
request of the child's father took the
little one to raise. He was to provide
for the support of the baby. Shortly
after this | married Mr.. Steele. The
father of the baby would no longer
provide for his child's support and
attempted to cause trouble between
my husband and myself We decid-
ed II best to place the child in an
orphans home or in some other
hands. At this time | received a
Thomas Wilson en- route TO Grand
Junction from Missouri. was very i'll
at the city hospital in Pueblo. TAX
ing the baby | went to Pueblo. reach
ed there thirty minutes after my
father had died. After seeing the re
mains shipped east | took the baby
and went to Denver and gave it to
the care of Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Baylis
who desired to adopt the child ]
then returned home. The assertion
that the child was my own. and the
statements made by Newton that ]
wanted to get rid of it to care for
other children and that the baby was
i'll cared for along with many others
were falsehoods and can be fully
proven as such. Before making such
unwarranted attacks upon people a
newspaper man should know the
facts.
MRS. e. S. STEELE.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-30
A. R. WELLS RESIDENCE
DESTROYED BY FIRE.

The residence of A. r. Wells, one
of the prominent ranchmen of this
portion of the valley. was complete
ly destroyed by fire yesterday after
noon and only a small portion of the
contents of the large residence was
saved from the devouring flames.
Mr.. Wells resides two miles north
east of the city. Yesterday afternoon
about half past three O'Clock one of
the young men of the family left the
house and started out toward the
barn. Being attracted by some noise
he turned around and saw flames and
clouds of smoke issuing from the
second story of the residence. He
gave the alarm at once but the fire
had made such headway that with
the facilities at hand, nothing could
be done toward checking the flames
Owing to the fact that the fire
started in the second story the mem
bers of the family and some neigh
bors succeeded in removing few
pieces of heavy furniture, including
the piano. from the lower floor and
also few articles of clothing were
saved. Everything else was destroy
ed.
The flames spread quickly to all
parts of the house and within very
short time it was burned to the
ground. The fire attracted many peo-
pie from town and a large crowd
gathered at the Wells ranch.
The house was story and a half
in height. containing eight rooms
1t was a frame building and was in
good condition throughout. 1t was
well furnished.
Mr.. Wells stated this morning that
he could not tell how the fire start
ed but to all appearances the fire
started in a closet opening from a
large store room on the second floor
This closet was twelve feet from any
flue. Mr.. Wells stated that it was
possible that one of the children en-
tered the closet in search of some
article and strikink a match let a
spark drop which might have ignit-
ed some article of clothing or paper.
but none of the children remember
ing the afternoon. While the large
store room was well filled Mr.. Wells
said that he knew of no article con-
tanned therein that might have led to
spontaneous combustion.
No one was on the second floor
when the fire started consequently
it had been in progress some time
when discovered.
Mr.. Wells carried $1,000 insur-
ance on the house and $500 on the
contents. He will rebuild at once.
Until the new residence is erected the
family will reside in the big packing
house on the ranch which will be ar
ranged for a temporary home this
week.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-30

Yesterday No. was three hours
late.
II. f. Frost returned home at noon
from Denver.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. w II.
Coe died Saturday night after a short
life of less than two days. The in
terment took place yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Coe is a printer.
At the joint meeting of the direc-
torate of the Water Users accociation
and the committee from the Chamber
of Commerce. held Saturday after
noon at the office of W. 5. Wallace.
II was decided to send a committee to
Washington TO urge the national gov
ernment to take up at once the work
of the high line canal This action
was sanctioned by every member OF
the directorate and committee. The
personnel of the committee was not
arranged. neither was the time OF the
committees visit TO the national capt.
tai fixed There was full attend
ance of the directors of the Water
Users association and all members of
the committee were present The
session was an enthusiastic as well
as an important one, determination
to push the hight line canal to the
front was evidenced on every hand
The Chamber of Commerce and the
Water Users association will work
jointly for the success of the big pro-
ject.
The daily sentinel., 1905-10-30

MRS. E. S. STEELE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
The Pneumonia Season.

*Coughs and Colds in children as
well as adults are frequently danger
Gus at this season Of the year, and a
little precaution now may save much
trouble, worry and expense. Kenne-
dy's Laxative Honey and Tar, a COM
bined cough and cold cure-a new sci
entific discovery in medicines GER
tain cure for Coughs, Colds, Group,
Whooping Cough, etc. The coughs
and colds are cleared out Of the sys-
tenn by gently moving; the bowels, and
at the same time the throat, chest.
and bronchial tubes are so strengthen
ed that there is little probability Of
danger. Kennedy's Laxative Honey
and Tar is pleasant to take. Contains
no opiates. Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
Letter to D. ]. Chandler.
Sumter, S. c

Dear Sir: When you see we'll dress
ed man, you like to say: There's a
sample of my clothes. That man is
worth two Of himself as he was when
he came to me-
We have the same feeling. Our
paint on a house is worth twice as
much as old-fashion painters paint,
lead -and oil. 1t looks the same when
first put on. In three months it
don't. In three years it decidedly
don't.
Lead -and-oil chalks off in three
years; it is considered first rate job
that lasts three years.
Devoe lead -and-zinc is about as good
in three years as it was the day the
painter left it.
Zinc is the secret of it: no secret at
all. A good many painter know zinc
some mix it in with their lead. We
grind it in: not little: good deal.
It's the zinc and the grinding that
does it. You cant mix zinc by hand.
grind it in by machinery.
Painters are finding rs out, thoueh
some painters are slow.
You know that it pays a good man
to wear good clothes. How many Gus
toners have you that know it.
Yours truly
50 FW Devoe & Go.
Durant Hardware Go. sells our
paint.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
COUNTY FAIR SUGGESTED.
Plans for Organization Of Sumter cesaty
Live Stock Agricultural and Poultry
Show Taxing Shape.

The success of the Live Stock
show during the recent Fail Fes-
tival encouraged the owners OF
fine stock to organize an annual
Live Stock show in Sumter. For
some time the matter has been
talked Of but it looks now as if
the Sumter County Live Stock,
Agricultural and Poultry show
will be organized.
President John NJ. Knight and
Secretary r. i. Reardon of the
Chamber of Commerce have
been approached by a numbebr
of owners of fine stock, race
horses and also prominent farm
S'eers in regard to having the
Chamber Of Commerce taking
the initiatory steps towards the
organization. The president and
secretary viii call meeting OF
the directors Of the Chamber Of
Commerce as soon as a commit
tee of those interested are ready
to meet with the directors. The
plan Of organization proposed,
is to have the board Of directors
call a mass meeting at the coun-
ty court house to be attended by
merchants. farmers and others
interested from all points in
Sumter county. At this meeting
the proposition will be discussed
and if it is decided to organize
an association the officers and
proper committees will be elect
ed. 1t has been suggested that a
grand stand be sbuilt in an in
closed ground, that half mile
or three-quarter mile race track
be built with baseball and
football grounds in the centre,
and that stalls and houses be
erected for live stock, agricultu-
raj and poultry exhibits around
the track. It is said that horse
racing and baseball could be car
ried on during the summer
months at these grounds, and
football and horse racing in the
winter. The old bibcycle track at
the end of North Main street has
been suggested as good place.
The Chamber Of Commerce can
be depended upon to do every
thing ,in it's power. In the mean
time all persons in Sumter coun-
ty interested are invited to cor
respond with the secretary OF
the Chamber Of Commerce CIV
ing their views.
Plans are on foot to organize
a frst-class baseball team IN
Sumter for the summer months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
HANGED IN PHILADELPHIA.
A Brute Pays the Penalty for a
Cruel Crime.

Philadelphia, Feb. 28.-Chas.
Yarnell was hanged at 10:08
this morning in Mayamensig
prison for the murder of Bella
Boyce, his common-law wife, on
the night Of May Z, 1908. After
a quarrel Yarnall. poured kero-
sene over the woman as she lay
asleep on a couch and set fire to
it. The woman was burned to a
crisp before help arrived.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
for nearly forty years.

lOI ucdily iOIty J y0oAe.
IN his church relationship, he stood
well among his brethren, and was a
feithful and honored brother. During
all the years of his residence in the
country, seven miles away from his
church, he yet made it point, when
not professionally hindered, to occupy
his place in the sanctuary on the Sab
bath Here he was not only true III
hear; and spirit but wise in counsel.
aggressive in methods and anxious
always to make progress In religious
measures and enterprises.
He made friends everywhere, and
there are multitudes all over the
county who will SORROW to know that
he has been called away. His mind
was q storehouse of the little details
and happenings Of life, which be
never forgot, and which came back
to him readily on every occasion when
he needed something to be used IN
illustrating or enforcing his views on
any subject. Those who lourneyed
with him on the highways or walked
with him through the forests found
the very earth vocal under his gift OF
narration. Every bend of the road,
eVer7 old tree or house had history
with which he was connected or ac-
'quainted, and his gift in repeating
the. record Of past events made his
company charming to those who had
the good chance to be in his company.
Nothing vile came from his mouth.
He was clean in his talk. and seemed
anxi,ons to preserve only the better
and brighter side of things IN mis-
In the good old days gone,
when his large family were about him
and the circle was unbroken, his home
was D delightful place to abide. Good
cheer abounded, and if life there had
any friction or grinding, the sound
was shut away from the hearth and
board, and only the glad hum OF
household Joy was manifest to the
visitor. a welcome to 7 all hung from
the roof. tree to the earth beneath,
and no day seemed inopportune for the
incoming of guests
Bat time and age came on apace,
and the passing years wore deep
grooves in all the. happy conditions of
his life. For more than a year, he
had bsen member of the shut-in
band, suffering Thousand deaths be
fore dying one. Time after time, he
mumbIed in alf;articulate utterance.
g 81 want to go home y 1t was not of
the cid Rocky Bluff home on the hill
overlo docking the creek; that he spoke or
thought. He believed in his soul
there was another home and place of
resting for those weary Of LIES; long
conflict, and overcome of its sorrows
and isufferings. To this new and bet
ter home he has at last come, full of
years, full of labors of love, bearing
In his right hand the gracious permit
to enter into the abiding place which
his Lord promised to prepare fer him.
So, IBIS life goes on again, this time
eterIlally. Death was b1t q passing
incident, brushed aside in moment,
and counted as nothing in as nuch as
it was but the casting off of the cum
bering flesh, that his disemoodied
spirit might be the better adjusted to
its new and heavenly environment.
God give us other men like him
qriej;,. gracious, naagnanimous, large
of mind and heart, that the, earth
may be beautiied and enriched by
their genial presence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
RG.ian ssdson Priagle,

hose death is announced IN another
eoiumn. was the son of Elijah aud
T. Pfingie. and vas born at MS
fnr:nar home IN this county, seven
Snsies from Sutmer on the BreWlngton
rod on Jan. %, 1884 When the: War
fatWaen the States bsgan, he was
fwenfy-seyen years old. and went at
nnce to the front, serving In the
Second S. @. Cavalry. be- Was
Grad nate Of the South Carolina MedI-
cal College. having previous TO tn at
time takeG thtee-years course at
Eurman University in Greenvsiie.
1854 So and &C. After The close OF
me War. be returned TO his former
home. and from that time uatil bls
removal TO Sumter, Eve years ago,
gave himself to the practice Of msdi-
cine, winning for himself a good
name in bis chosen profession.
Dr.. Prinele was a member OF the
FIRST BAPTIST Church of this place,
heying been baptized by Rev. Noah
SGrahar. In Oct. Q. 1858. On Feb.
"a. 1875, he was elected to she Office
Of deacon. which Office he hlied ac-
ceptably ND TO th&time Of his death.
DR.. Pringle has long ranked among
4lle most useful citizens OF our coun-
ty. While never occupying nor seek
ing for himself any public otilce, ne
has always maintained deep interest
"a the general welfare, and it was his
nieasure TO inform himself concerning
aia public measu res, and seek to use
whatayer Influence he had In behalf
&C Risa measures and true men. He
a1weys attended meetings held in the
Interest," of che people, and sought to
fndicate his position, in mild and
proper way, concerning all questions
under debate. His genial good ma.
tnre. his friendliness to the masses. and
mis- generosity OF heart gave him a
hynad Influence, which he welded
snr GOOD and not for evil. He was not
3 poIit:cai wire puller in any bad
sense. but sought to carry his point
~ fehting In the open and by lead
;ys nsbers 20 soc things from his
uoint OF view. The trankness OF ms
nature and his gift as story-teiler
made his presence welcome every
where. and in his own neighborhood no
man was his superior. :.
He made his living as medlca!
nractit;oner, and the poor people OF
Gnneord Township would today rise
ana testify TO the largeness OF nls
charity and the bounty of his gener-
ans heart in extending aid: to multi
sndes Who had nothing wherewith to
r,av. His removal to Sumter, When
he recognized the escroacnments o. o.
sreaEness 80 was real afaictlon TO
many whom he had fait thfnlly served
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
Fraud Exposed.

"A few counterfeiters have lately
been making and trying to sell imita-
tions of DR.. King> New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs, Colds and other
medicines, thereby defrauding 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 35 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, 1905-03-01
NhN PATTERSON AGAIN.
Habeas Corpus Proceedings Ex-
cuse for More Publicity.

New York, Feb. 28.-The ha-
beas corpus proceedings in the
case against Nan Patterson, the
actress, who has been twice tried
for the murder of Caesar Young,
was adjourned today until to-
morrow. The motion to adjourn
was made by the district attor-
ney because of the inability of
Assistant District Attorney
Rand, who prosecuted in the
murder trial, to be present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
ADMIRAL DEWEY SICK.
His Precarious Health Will Pre-.
vent His Attending Grand Re-
view of North Atlantic
Fleet.

Washington, Feb. 28.-Secre-
tary of the Navy Morton will
probably take Admiral Dewey's
place at the grand review of the
North Atlantic squadron next
Monday. Admiral Dewey was to
leave for Cuba March z, but he
has not been in the best of health
recently and his friends are ad-
vising him to abandon the trip.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
FUNDS FOR REV0LuTIOn|STS.
Russian Authorities Claim to Have
Proof of Immense Contribu-
lions from Abroad.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 28.-The
authorities assert that they have
proofs that the revolutionarles
have received heavy contribu-
tions from abroad. It is stated
that 100000 have been received
from America, like amount
from England, $4,000 from
Germany, $4,000 from France,
and $4,000 from Austria.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01

wanted-To print 100000 envelopes
for business mer. we buy direct from
the manufacturers and are equipped
with modern machinery and new type
to turn out the best work. Quality and
prices. Osteen Publishing Company.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
REFORM OR REACTION.
WeakIing Autocrat of Russia Halt
ing Between Two Opinions.

st. Petersburg, Feb. 255. The
situation as regards reforms is
as enigmatical as at any time
since first proposed. The czar
and officials seem unabieto de-
eide what will be best to do. The
czar vacillate daily between re-
form and reaction. In the morn
ing he stand for reform, in
the evening he is determined to
resist the popular demands.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
Poisons in Food.

.Perhaps you don't realize that
many pain poisons originate in your
food, but some day you may feel a
twinge Of dyspepsia that will convince
you. DR.. Kings New Life Pills are
guaranteed to cure all sickness due to
poisons Of undigested food-or money
back; 25 cents at j. F. W. DeLorme's.
Try them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
Sick Headache

SICK, HcdUaCI1e.
*"This distressing ailment results
from dissordered condition of the
stomach. All tha tis needed to eff
feet a cure is a dose or two of Cham
berlain's stomacn and Liver Tablets.
In fact, the attack may be warded off
ar greatly lessened in severity, by taks
ing dose of these Tablets as soon
as the first symptom of an attack ap-
pears. Sold by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
THREE KILLED At CUR0E.
Track Walkers Caught by 3. & 0.
Train and instantly Killed.

Cumberland, Feb. 28.-Three
unknown men were killed this
morning near here, being struck
by a Baltimore and Ohio train.
They were employed by the Wa
bash railroad and were walking
on the tracks when struck by a
train at a curve.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
HEAVY RUSSIAN LOSS.
Japanese Punish Their Foes Sew
ereIy in Recent Engagements.

Toxic, Feb 28.-A dispatch
from the front today states that
the Russian losses during the
fight at Tsinchenchen On the
extreme japanese right on Feb
ruary 25 were 1000 killed and
wounded. The japanese losses
were slight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
Afraid of Strong Medicines.

Many people suffer for years from
rheumatic pains, and prefer to do SO
rather than take the strong medicines
usually given for rheumatism, not
knowing that quick relief from pain
may be had simply by applying Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and without TAX
ing any medicine internally. For sale
by all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
4 RUNAWAY PREACHER.
A Reverend Who Eloped With a
Woman and Money Wanted.

New Brunswick, N. j., Feb. 28.
The police have been asked to
look for Rev. J. F. Coruova, who
eloped with Miss Julia Browne
some time ago. He is wanted to
explain a shortage in his ac-
counts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
Cabbage Plants $3.50 Per 1000.

1 AM NOW prepared to fill any and
all orders with the best varieties OF
Cabbage Plants. Orders filed for any
amount and varieties. Write for
prices for lots Of 5000 and over. Ad-
dress all orders to
w. F. CARR,
Meggetts, S. C.
Dec. 21-3m.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
Cough Remedy Il
Mothers Favorite.

i tSVOH1EOs
sThe soothing and healing proper
ties of this remedy, its pleasant taste
and prompt and permanent cures have
made it favorit with people every
where. It is especially prized by
mothers Of small children, for colds
Group and whooping cough, as it al
ways affords quick. relief, and as it
contains no opium or other harmful
drug, it may be given as confidently
O a baby as to an adult For sale by
all druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01

For Coughs-at your druggists OF
direct from Murray Drug CO., Colum-
bia, S. C.-"Murray's Horeho1nc,
Mullen and Tar. 25c. for large size
bottle. Z
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01
Agonizing Burns.

fare instantly relieved, and perfectly
byhealed, by Bucklen's Arnica Saive.
c. Rivenback, Jr., Of Norfolk, Va, that
writes: ct burnt my knee dreadfully;
it blistered all over. Bucklen's Arni-
ca salve stopped the pain, and healed
it without a scar" Also heals all
wounds and sores; 25 cents at ]. F. w.
DeLorme. druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01

Take Muray's Horehound, Mullein
and Tar and stop coughing. 25c. for
large bottle. Your druggist or Murray
Drug Co., Columbia, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-01

FOR sALE-1,5 500 bushels Genuine
Peeler Long Staple Cotton Seed at
s1.00 Fer bushel, +. o. b. Sumter.
apply to j. Ryttenbere & Sons, Sum-
ter, S. c., or at our Rose Hill farm.
Rural P. O., S. G. Feb 15-3t