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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-29
THE BICYCLE THIEVES.
Two Preliminary Hearings Before
Magistrate Ingram Of Privateer.

Magistrate John F. Ingram, of Pri-
vateer, was called to the city today to
hear the preliminary examinations in
the cases of the State VS.. Thomas Bur-
CESS and the State VS.. John Mutton,
both indicted for larceny Of bicycles.
These hearings were transferred from
the jurisdiction of Magistrate Hardy.
This makes the third preliminary
hearing for Burgess and he was dis
charged on the two previous occasions,
but the city, through its counsel,
seems determined to have the case
sent up to the circuit court. The hear
ing is now going on, and a decision
will be reached not until after the
paper goes to press.
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THE KNIGHTS OF AGRICULTURE
Mr.. c. L. Kirkley Says His East Word
on the Subject.


Mr.. Editor:
There has been an attack made on
my article "Of Interest to knights Of
Agriculture both in your paper and
the Bishopivlle paper that I would
reply.
First, I will apologize for bringing
on this controversy that now snacks
Of personalities and after this all
further correspondence through the
papers con this subject will be entirely
ignored.
A careful perusal of the article
mentioned above will show that there
was no malice or injury intended
against any concern or Individual The
clause under question must be one
easily. overlooked when only a few
weeks ago the state organizer, I. B.
Marshe and local organizer, D. J. Hat
field, both explained to me and to 9TH
ers that in case Of death or total dis
ability the beneiciaries would receive
the full face value of the policy. When
I showed Mr. Marshe the per cent.
clause that contradicted this state
ment he was very much surprised and
stated in the presence Of Mr.. w. S.
Smith, W. F. Smith and others that
though ne had been soliciting insur-
ance for the Knights Of Agriculture
for three years, he did not know the
clause read that way. A further evi-
dence of the people being misled is
the fact that dozens of them are now
dropping out on that account. When
thought Of the hundreds of others that
were being misled in the same way
then I felt that it was my duty to pub
Iish it and put them on their guard.
So the attack of Mr.. Hatfield is un-
warranted and his emphatic language
uncalled for. Any honest agent will
make the same representations that I
originally made, so how can misrep-
resent when tell the truth?
Again, my whole article was based
on the information I received from Mr..
Marshe and not from Mr.. Hatfield
and if anybody ought to feel that he
is hit it is the former and not the lat
ter.
r repeat, though, that know there
are some agents Of this concern that
purposely allow this clause to be over
looked and no matter what further
attack may be made upon me, my pur-
pose is served and the eyes Of the pub
lie are now open. G. L. Kirkley.
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Fertilizer Privilege Tax.

Columbia, March 24.-The amount
of privilege tax which had ben receiv-
ed up to yesterday morning was $685.
273.50 against s97,7s1 for the same
time last year. This is a difference of
s1,5O0, which was reduced yesterday
to about $1,000. On the first day of
March the difference was $4,000.
It is not probable that with such
light sales in January and February,
the farmers would purchase during
the first three weeks in March in fer
tilizers on which the tolls are $4,000
more than for the same number Of
days in March last year.
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1861, 1872 BALES OF COTTON.
GREATEST COTTON CROP EVER
, GROWN.
The Census Bureau Issues Report
Giving Figures That Exceed all
Expectations.

Washington, March 2S.-The cen
sus bureau report on cotton issued to-
day shows the total crop, including
linters, counting round as half bales,
to be 13,597,782, equivalent to 1854
457 bales of 500 pounds each. The
items are, total square balse 13,103,-
447, total round bales 2ee,151, total
Sea Island bales, 104,s17, total lint
ers 241,942, total running bales, in
cluding linters, 13,745,957. Included
in these are 1925 running bales, es-
tinated by ginners as remaining to be
ginned.
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1t looks today like it will rain again
soon, but I hope not We are so far
behind with our farm work.
DALZELL.

Scarboro, March 27.-M ost Of our
farmers are through planting corn.
For the past several years we have
had very heavy rains just after corn
was planted, which caused bad stands.
This year the gentle rain that came
will be beneficial to it.
Mr.. Fielder brought his bride IN on
the 7:3o train last Wednesday night.
They were met at the depot by quite
a number of friends, and escorted to
their home, where a still larger crowd
awaited them, and spent several pleas
ant hours with them
We are sorry to read Of so much
sickness in adjoining -neighborhoods.
We have been exceedingly healthy
around here, although there is one or
two isolated cases that seem to need
Cor think they do) the constnat care
of physician.
Mr.. Henry Boykin, who has been a
great sufferer for several years with
some kind Of head trouble, was taken
to the Mood-osteen inframry this
week.
Mrs. T. j. Phillips, of Williamsburg,
is on a visit to her brothers.
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SALEM.

Salemm, March 21.-Augutus Ben
jzmin, colored, was carried to Georgia
on last Friday evening from Mayes-
riiie 10 answer roll can for appropriat-
sng 10 his own use money given him
aO buy tickets for laborers as agent.
Mr. McHe, the head OF the Scotch
Family mentioned last week, is from
GLASGOW, Sec llas1d. The family consists
Df Mr. and MRS. McKie and one child.
Erom appearances he is a go-ahead
man and success will no doubt crown
mis- efforts. We give him hearty well
come in our midst
The many friends OF Mr. IA.
Cooper here miss him very much dur.
srg his stay at the Baker Infirnary.
swhIle others viii .be surprised to
know that his condition is such as to
necessitate his going there. This sec.
zion is represented at this institution
by Dr. 7. NJ. Mccutcheon and the
Mood -osteen by Mrs. Finlayson,
daughter Of our popular cashier, Mr..
Robert Chain, OF Mayesville.
Miss Eunlce McElvecn, who has
been at the Mood-osteen Infirnaary
FOR the past two years as a nurse, has
decided to come home, much to the
delight Of her many friends here.
The advance agent Of the National
souvenir Art Company Of New Or
leans, La, is abroad in this land and
the artist is scheduled to follow his
footsteps in very few days, to fulfill
engagements made for him.
Business is beginning to brighten up
an4he county and Will doubtless fall off
IN town for while. that is after gu
ano hauling is over, and before corn
hau1ing begins.
We have automobilists occasion
alsy out this side, but are truly thank
fui they belong to town folks. Their
visits win be appreciated more and
more the schooner they are made. 1t
Is getting to be exceedingly. dangerous
Nor ladies to travel our public high
aEays on account Of these machines.
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Received Promotion.

Washington, March 2S.-President
Roosevelt recently appointed Gen.
Rosser, who was the youngest briga
der general in the Confederate army,
postmaster at Charlottesville, Va. At
the time the appointment was made,
it was intimated that a better position
might be provided for Gen. Rosser in
the future. 1t is understood now that
he will be nominated as United States
marshal for the Western District Of
Virginia on the expiration Of the term
of the incumbent, S. Brown Allen.
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CAMDEN NEWS NOTES.

Camden, March 20.-Mrs. Sallie
Smith, wife Of Mr.. T. W. B. Smith, of
the Beu,ah section, died this morning
at 6 O'Clock and will be buried to-
morrow at Beulah church. She was a
consistent member of the Methodist
church and a devoted wife and moth
er. She had been married So years and
leaves a large family Of children,
grandchildren and great grand-chil-
dren-four generations. extend Our
heartfelt sympathy to the entire fam
lily, and especially her aged husband.
.Uncle Tom as he is called by many,
who is quite feeble.
Hon. A. K. Sanders, of Hagood,
Sumter county, was in Camden Satur-
day. He is without doubt one Of your
county's best citizens. When we meet
him we feel that we are with a true
friend. One who tries to make life
brighter for others. Would that our
county and state were fd4l of just such
men.
1t is raining here tonight and pros
poets are still gloomy for farmers. But
it is time enough yet, and we advise
farmers to thoroughly prepare their
farm before planting. Even if it is
several weeks late. Good preparation
| is over half the battle-a furrow now
will save two later on. Some are un-
easy about putting out seed for ma
nure. If they are sowed deep enough
they will not come up, and are really
better than put out in February.
We are, Mr.. Editor, deligted with
your paper. 1t is newspaper in the
true sense of the word.
|
Amiens, France, PIP p. m.-Jules
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EDWARDS.

Edawrds, March 25.-Misses Edna
and Alma Caughman. Of Heriot, spent
few days this week with their grand
4ather, Mr.. w. J. Hancock.
Mr.. Walter Stafford. of Bishopville,
was in the community last Sunday.
Mr. Edward Smith visited relatives
near Camden last Sunday.
MrNand Mrs. ]. R. Kirkley attended
service at smithyille last Sunday
evening.
was in the community tn taofrt
Mr.. w. Lazarus, of Augusta, Ga.'
Was in the community Friday.
DR.. G. S. Brittoa has been sick Win
srfppe. but is able TO be out again,
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e1UI GORE spoNDENIeE.
NEIWsY YIETTE,Rs FROM OUR sPE-
CIAA CORRESPONDENTS.
1ten,s Of Interest From an Parts Of
sumter and Adjoining Counties.
s, ,REMBE,RT.

Rembert, March 2I-The chief
topic of talk throughout this commu-
nifty at this time is the grand rally
of the farmers to hear Hon. Jno. l.
%adcLaurin and Hon. E. D. Smith dis
russ the subject Of the Cotton Grow
ers Association to be held in Sumter
on the first Monday in April, and ]
bespeak for each Of them the kind
consideration OF a large attendance.
AS most of the farmers seem slow to
grasp the great features, connected
Nth this great movement and they
need instruction. and I hope every
mar win lay down his piow, and busi-
ness that day and go and attend the
meeting, for. it means great deal for
,rss All who are interested in farming
and the success of the movement.
Grippe, that dreadful terror of dis
eases, IS prevailing in this section
scarcely person old or young, white
81 black, has escaped the terrible dis
ease and You can see mules and
horses standing idle with no one to
paow them, owing to sickness Of the
psow hands.
Your correspondent attended Swift
Creek church on Sunday and heard q
H1ae discourse from Brother Crouch,
she present pastor of that church HIS
tex was taken from Luke 9TH chap
Ter and q part OF the 18th verse: Art
hou he That should Come, or Look
We FOR Another? His theme was
Doubting and ne treated his subs
5ect with ease and eloquence. and inn
pressed upon his congregation the
necessity OF never to doubt.
Miss Eleride Thompson, of the Beu-
1ah section, who has been visiting
z1iends ip this neighborhood returned
home on yesterday.
II. G. Mcleod and ". ]. Young vis-
ated Sumter last Saturday on business.
The weather is fine again and plow
work is progressing rapidly. but plant
ang win be late.
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Anderson's Carnegie Library.

Anderson, March 2S-The chamber
Of commerce has officially endorsed
the effort of the library association to
secure the Carnegie library, and it
now SENS certain that the sum of
$1,000 will be voted by the city coun-
Gil for the maintenance of the institu-
ton. The board of trustees of the city
schools held a meeting and offered a
site for the library on the grounds Of
he graded schools
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-03-29
RUssIk's FORCES Ar FRONT.
THE IMMENSE ARMY THAT HAS
MET DEFEAT.
1t Was Larger Than Most People
Imagined Considering Us Easy
Defeat By the Japanese.

st. Petersburg. March 25.-rhe Of
fetal figures as to the number Of
troops sent to Manchuria and supplies
furnished the army were given out to-
day by the war Office. They show that
up to March IL 1s,oS7 officers, 7s1,467
men and 146,321 horses, also 1871
guns and $4,000 tons of ammunitions
and supplies have been sent 20 tie
front.
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HERIOTS.

Heriat, March 21.-We are having
some beautiful weather and the most
OF the people Of our community are
getting ready for planting corn.
!. Mr.. Johnnie Mccutchen, Of this
paace, sold so bales of cotton last
week.
s Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Davies, of Brogs
don are visiting Mrs. Davis parents,
Mr. and Mrs. James Robertson. at
S1nithville.
Mr.. II. P. Aman Of this place has
gone to Alabama and we wish him q.
successful future. We learn that he:
AS well pleased with his work.
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PEACE BEFORE MAY.
RUSSIA PREPARING TO TAKE
HER MEDICINE.
Russia Reported to Have Made
Known Terms Which the Gar
Would Accept.
special to The Daily Item.

Special to The Daily Item.
Birmingham, England, March %.
The Post says it has excellent author
ity for the statement that a memoran-
dunn outlining the terms which
would be acceptable to Russia in the
event of peace has been received from
st. Petersburg at the foreign Office.
A similar note, the paper says, was
sent to Paris and it regards tbs fact
as of great significance Much signifi-
canoe is also attached to the state
ment of the ambassador Of a great
power made in Friday that he would
bet five to one on peace being declared
before the end Of April.
W. H. Kerr has been elected mayor
Of Greenwood.
The truck growers of Beaufort are
now shipping radishes in carload lots.
The verdict of the Pickens jury in
the case against Walter Ellis, Clarence
Richey and Walter Smith, charged
with numbering negro, was not
guilty
Norris Chavis, white, was arrested
at Springfield, Orangeburg county,
Friday for attempted ssault on white
girl years old. That night he escaped
from the village guard house, which
was a f1ilnsy structure.
Mr.. Ira A. Giles Of Anderson has re-
ceveived notification Of his appointment
to a position in the canal service
and has been ordered to sail from
Panama this week Mr.. Giles stood a
civil service examination for the ap-
pointment several weeks ago. He is a
recent graduate of the Citadel and is
we'll equipped for good work in the
government service.
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st. Petersburg, March 25.-A report
is in circulation that J. Pierpont Nor
gan has intimated to Russia that he
can arrange for loan which could be
secured by the hypothecation of valua-
Bile dams. Your correspondent is un-
able to confirm the report, however.
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London, March 27.-The new Japa-
nese loan of 50,Ooo,oOo yen, half of
which will be underwritten in America
is selling this afternoon at premium
of 21-2 per cent. Prospectus had been
normally issued for tomorrow.
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w. Turner Logan and W. St. Julien
Jervey, of Charleston, will be in the
second primary for solicitor in the
ninth circuit
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MAGNOLIA.

s. Magnolia, March 24.-Mr.. Elliott
Es. Keels, son of the late Capt. ID. E.
Fseels, after a severe illness of several
days, died at his home in Lynchbure
sl,ats night between the hours Of 8 and
9 O'Clock. This is the fourth member
of this family that has died within
two years The funeral services will
take place at the Lynchburg Presby-
tartan church, tomorrow Saturday
at II O'Clock. DR.. Mckay, pastor
Eirick church, officiating The cere-
monies at the grave will be- conducted
by the knights of Pythias, as this
correspondent is informed.
Mr.. NJ. Luther Keels, whose home
is in Kingstree, came here several days
ago, to see his brother Elliott. and
took, apparently, i'll very suddenly on
last Monday evening and last evening
the physicians in attendance regarded
linn as having fully developed case
ef smallpox, which has caused no
little anxiety in this neighborEood, as
Numbers OF our young men snd some
ef the older ones, had been sitting mp
with Mr.. e. e. Keels several nights
in the same small house when there
1hs smallpox patient is sick. Nearly
all of the Knights OF Pythias OF this
lodge have been there nursing their
brother member, and we're OF course,
exposed unconsciously to this much
dreaded disease. It seems that Mr..
lzeels contracted this disease at his
home in Kingstree.
Tom Boyle. who had the smallpox,
several weeks age, has son who has
u genuine case OF his loathesome dis
ease. He lives near Lynchburg.
These smallpox patients, and all
,;uspects, should be quarantined, but
who has authority or the surplus
money to compel isolation? The Gov
lsrnor has been appealed to from diff
.Ierent parts OF the State, but "no
hnds fer this purpose, - is the answer.
sBnincorporated towns must face di-
.Iemma. Tbs hope of this town is its
early Incorporation; but We may all
get the disease, before it can be effect
ed, and then? The majority of the
people about in the country, and some
in the town. are hard to reconcile to
vaccination.
Preparations for planting are being
pushed their utmost in this section,
and many are cutting the acreage.
Bishopville section doesn't seem to be
catching the spirit of the farmers
move, but they are a hustling people,
and will, We hope, soon fall in line.
We need their help.
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PRTVATEER.

Privateer, March 27.-Misses Annie
and Inez Wells of Sumter spent Satur-
day and Sunday at Mr.. M. G. Ram
sey's.
Several families were awakened
Saturday night by sweet music rem
deired by a wagon load of pretty girls.
Misses Madge Keels. Katy Clark,
and Henry Holiday, of Sumter, spent
Sunday at Mrs. Jenkins. Mr.. Ned
White and Mr.. Russell Lee at Mrs,
Bradford's.
Miss Elma Geddings spent Saturday
and Sunday at her home at PaxvlNe.
Miss Edith Wells has gone to Flor
ence to accept position with mer-
cantile house of that place.
Mr.. Britton Garrett is convalescent.
Mrs. Mat Ramsey, of Catchall, spent
Sunday with her grandfather, Mr.. NJ.
G. Ramsey.
Corn planting is progressing rapid
IL, a few days more of good weather
and the farmers will be through
planting. # the seasons are favor
able, with increased acreage, the
farmers of this section will have corn
Il, spare.
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Amiens, France, PIP p. m.-Jules
Verne died today.
The Washington times., 1905-12-21
HUGE BOXER WANTS
TRY FOR HONORS
Schafnell, Chicago Amateur, Weighs
a3o Pounds and Stands Feet
Inches-Surprisingiy Active.

CHICAGO. Dec H.-Believine he has
all the physical qualifications OF a Jim
Jefrfes 10 make star boxer. George
SchaffneE local blacksmith. has en-
tered the tournament Of the Illinois Ath-
lece Clu5 at the coliseum next week.
de walked into the Office OF the cIuo
yesterday afternoon. handed in his name
and paid his entry fee. saying he would
appear at the tournament and box any
and all mSn selected for him
SchaffneH IS bur twenty years old.
weighs 239 pounds. and stands feet >
inches. He lives out Cottage Grove ave-
nue. way and works at the anvil every
DAY Matchmaker Carr posed him for
some photographs as soon as he had
entered the tournament Stripped. the
Dig fellow Is something OF model. He
IS surprisingly active and fast on MS
feet for ore Of such weight. and claims
ne has straight punch with either
hand that he expects will prove a WIN
Her IN amateur company.
The Washington times., 1905-12-21
The Loser
The Referee
By w. W. NAUGHTON.

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. I.-Bob Fitz-
simmons. the hero OF hundreds of fights.
was made TO look like a big raw anna
teur by Jack OBrien last night.
In the resting time after the thirteenth
round. Fitzsimmons sat in his corner
He was unloveIy to look upon. His
eyes We're nearly closed, his nose was
tolerably free from blood for the reason
that mis- seconds had just mopped his
bruised features with damp sponges.
Ihe veteran was a picture of distress
suddenly he collapsed and slid from the
chair until his knees touched the mat
His seconds lifted him TO his seat and
u appeared as if F'itz made an effort
10 brace himself. He slid to the floor
again again Just as Referee Eddie Graney
stepped briskly TO the corner. AS they
raised the Cornishmans head he ap-
peared TO have a ftNof retchinR and
blood welled over hfs chin from his
parted lips.
AS Graney bent and looked into Fitzs
face, the Cornishman murmured: Ed
die. I'm all gone
1nus 1t Must Ever Be.
Graney turned quickly and signaled
o Brien that he had won the fight, and
then outsiders. poured into the ring
They laid FItz on the floor "A minute.
and then stood him on his feet He was
given mouthful of stimulant and he
revived sufficiently to accept the usual
hand grip extended by the winner to
the loser, and TO congratulate o. Brien
on having gained the victory In a fir
fight.
Then he turned and sank into his
chair again. His head dropped until his
face rested I'm his hands. He was the
latest example of where the pugilistic
paths of glory lead His seconds broke
In on his reflections. They picked him
up and bore him away TO his dressing
room.
II is saying among sporting men
that no fight ever gave universal sat
isfaction unless 1t ended with a knock
out Finishes such as last nights are
The Washington times., 1905-12-21
INDIVIDUAL MATCH
FOR BIG SIDE BET
New Yorker Has Backing of $1,000 tC
Meet Frisco Expert at Louis
vile Congress.

NEW YORK. Dec. 2f.-Louis Stein has
matched Dave Shiman to roll a match
series of games against a San Francisco
bowler at the Louisville national tour
ney. w v. Thompson, of Chicago, will
back the Western man The match Is
said to be for $l,Oo0 side, best eight cut
fifteen games. Stein has the right to
substitute any Of the Interstate League
howIers should Shiman be unable to keep
his agreement.
The second match to be arranged un-
der similar conditions as the Shiman
match was for five-men quintet. TO be
made up of Interstate League bowlers,
and 10 roll against picked team from
,he West. Thompson also accepted the
second challenge for a thousand dollars
a side This series. best three out of
five games, VII be rolled after the ma
tional tournament games.