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Willmar tribune., 1906-09-05

tured plying remonstrance, he
blurted: Don't you worry about
them tails, miss. They kin be thank
full I'm sech good shot and leave 'em
the rest Of their carcasses.''
The octoroon, too, had observed the
malevolent glances with which the
captains eyes travelled from her to
Winslow. There was no mistakfng
their baleful glitter, and ,Winslow was
her savior from worse than death, the
object of her reverent gratitude. Over
him, she, too, kept unmarked Wig
ilance. @', ID - Z.
One afternoon she noticed the two
In conversation, and lowered near in
time to hear the last of the boatman's
words: 'Try it jest to show that ye
bear no ill-will.a> I'm right proud Of
the trick" ~ s@.,= '.: y, ~ -. T. I - +
"But I'm afraid don't understand, :,
she heard Winslow say, and the man
explained. .''The idee IS; to knock 4
Ecup on'n q mans head at 20 PAGES.
and never n1akea hole in it,. S., S, " s=z'
Winslow shrugged his shoulders.
but how about the man p &: .:.;s %ss:, :%:,
s Never IS fetch i'm! It may take;
some nerve to stand up agin . loaded
l5ride, but lots o men hev done 81. ana
81 ain't never spilled my man yit Ye
see, Its on the principle OF barkin, !
squirrel; ye aim ct . spot above the
lcritter's head. !. and the concussion does
/ the business hats ;,way with tie
scup-t the shock knocks 51t on, and there
5yea are. easier sfallin, 81 81 Z
llo9.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
TEDDY CAN'T DO IT.
Leading English Newspapers Ridicule
His Attempts to Change System OF
Spelling.

London, August 25-The Standard
in an editorial on President Roose-
ve'ls phonetic spelling order says:
He overrates his power. He may
act as peacemaker between Russia
and Japan, may flout the United
State Senate and stamp on trusts,
may sit down at table with a colored
citizen, may get third term, after
having sworn he would not be can
didare. All these and many other
wonderful things he may accomplish
but he will not reform the spelling
of the English language.
The Tribune says: Why not adopt
the drastic Pitman methods at once
After all it could not be said Of one
who spelled as Sir Isaac wished chat
h, did not know any better, and this
might be the first impression Of the
recipient of a letter written in the
style which has received the presi-
dents approval.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
FIGHTING IN CUBA.
THE REBEL LEADER GUEaRa
PLANS \ BOLD CAMPAIGN
Proposes to Capture Pmar des Ria.
and Will Then March on Havana.
President Palma's Governmcnr Get
ting Ready to Fight

Havana, August 24.-This. city 1e~
day anxiously awaits news from P1cac
del Rio. Word was brought here tzsSs
night by correspondent wsac aa5.
been with the forces Of Pine GaecrA
that the insurgent leader Intended,
to march on Pinar del Rio today:
Guerra declared that he would cap
ture that city and then begin; his
march on Havana Saturday.
Reports reached here early Easss
morning that fighting has actually
begun near Pinar del Rio which,
would indicate that Guerra has begun
to carry out his proposed camDaign>
These reports have not been ze1iheGa
however.
Another battle is reported rs greg
ress at Guines Col. Estramps, whoA
left Havana Wednesday with a gcs~
ernment force is said to have met tho
insurgents there. It is probable thae
from this time on reliable nows s re-
gard to the movements ofsthe lrscr-
gents will be scarce. The goyernnaena
has prepared to establish censor
ship over the newspapers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
THINK TT WILL BE ROOSEVELT.
London Papers Believe He VIII Have
to Be the Candidate in 1905.

London, August 23.-The impress
sion continues to prevail in this
country that in spite Of President
Roosevel1's declaration that he would
not suffer himself to be candidate
for president in 1908, he is probably
the man who will contend against MI.
Bryan in the next campaign.
The Tines says the Democrats
should not bank. on Mr.. Roosevelt's
pledge, for such pledges are by no
means irrevocable. ''Mr. Roosevelt,
remarks The Times, doubtless does
not intend to stand, but has it ever
been known, at any rate in recent
vears, that the nominee Of a party
convention mas rejected the nomina-
tion?"
The Westminster Gazette says: If
the Republican party had no other
candidate than Mr.. Roosevelt who
was likely to succeed, and the noml-
nation were offered to him unani-
mously, he must accept it with an ap-
pearance of being overborne.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
Intervention Discussed.

Washington, August 74.-Despite
the efforts of the State Department TO
poo-hoo the present Cuban troubles
the situation is considtred exceeding
ly grave by high government officials
and the probability Of Intervention by
this country sibeine discussed aR
length today. Up to an early hour ao
request had been received by thss
State Departmtnt for assistance. III
was reported in diplomatic circles
here last night that President Palma
had sent hurry message to Wash
ington asking that a couple Of batte-.
ries of artillery, manned by regulars
be dispatched at once to Havana, h1a
this was denied this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
SHOOTING AT KINGsTREE.
White Man Fatally Shot BY Negro IN
Drunken Quarrel.

Kingstree, Aug. "a fatal shoot-
ing affray occurred three miles pc
low Kingstree last night, in which w.
O Jones lost his life at the hands Oh
Pr,mus salters, colored. 1t appears
that Jones, Lee Wise and salters had
been drinking during the day al
wise's house house and towards even
ing the whiskey giving out, they sent
TO the dispensary at Kingstree for a
fresh supply. When this came the
drinking was renewed and all hands
hecane drunk. 1t was not long De
fora the three became involved IN
free fight and Jones was shot in the
stomach by salters at close range
pitb small shot. The wound IS nor
-io,e one and the doctors say ne can
not live through the night. Wise and
7ones are white men and salters is
negro Sheriff German lodged them
botb in jail this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
CUBANs DIsTRUsT PALMA.
Insurection in Cuba Has Many Sym
pathizers in Provinces.

Havana, August 24.-Reports from
the country districts say that the peo-
pie generally have been Influenced by
the Liberal leaders and are inclined to
be distrustful of the motives Of Presi-
dent Palma's government Therefore
they readily sympathiZe with the
cause of the insurgents. In the cities
there is much more approach to gen.
uine patriotism, but the governments S
offer Of 81 a day for all recruits does
not meet with more than slow re-
sponse. Many men are interested in
the crisis, as onlookers, but genuine
general desire to fight for the govern
ment is lacking.
Six hundred troops started this af-
ternoon by train from Pinar del Rio
for San Juan de Martinez.
A letter received. here from a relia-
ble correspondent who visited Pine
Guerra and at San Juan de Martinez,
saws that Guerra has not sufficient
ammunition either to take Pinar del
Pho or sustain prolonged fight. The
people have plenty of arms, but little
ammunition, and they have no chance
of procuring it. This is believed to be
a. correct view of the situation.
Jose Miguel Gomez, who was a can
didate for the presidency last fall and
who was arrested August % at his
residence near Sancti Spiritus, prov
ince of Santa Clara, arrived here
from Batabano on a special train ear
" this morning and had been escort
cd 70 the city Jail before his arrival in
the city became known.
Gomez, in an interview with the
Press in tho city Jail, later in the day
declared that he never had any
knowledge of this unfortunate con-
ficc and that if it had conspired
against President Palma's administra-
ton have more than sufficient pride
to boldly admit it now. You may as
sure the people Of the United States
that I have not conspired to disturb
the peace and prosperity Of the coun-
try.
Campos Marquetti, colored, Radical
liberal member of congress for Ar
tenisa. Province Of Pinar del Rio, has
ioined the insurrection.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
BUG HOUSE SPELLING.
President Roosevelt Has Ordered
That she Carnegie Spelling Reform
Be Tried in Government Depart
naents.

oystS Bay, August 24-Presi-
dent Roosevelt authorized the state
ment today that the reform in spell
ing recommended by the committee
which Andrew Carnegie created will
hereafter be adopted in all depart
mental correspondence and official
documents. To put it briefly, Uncle
Sam is Thru with through and the
spelling of all other words which give
the lie direct to the pronunciation.
From now on literature sent out by
the government in all departments
will look to the unitiared like little
w1llie's first composition, page from
the works of Uncle Josh Billings
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
GINNERS' ASSOCIATION.
The Officers Elected and Resolutions
Adopted.

Mayesville, August 25.-Pursuant
to a call of a previous meeting held
by some ginners, on August 8, a
meeting was held in the academy OF
music at Sumter Aug. %, and per-
manent organization was perfected.
This organization to be known as
the Sumter County Cotton Ginners
Association, has for its object mutual
projection and advancement, and to
became a part of the National Gin
ners' Association. At this meeting
there were ginners from neighborins
counties.
1t was decided that although the
organization be known as the Sumter
County Ginners' Association, that gin
ners of neighboring counties be in
vited to join US.
The following officers were elected:
P. M. Pitts Of Sumter, president; j. L
Brogdon Of Brogdon, vice president;
NJ. A. Strauss of Mayesville, secretary
and treasurer.
The following resolutions We're
adopted: Cd That the price of s1.25
be charged for ginning and packing
every bale of cotton up to 525 pounds
(including tare) and that one-hal1
cent per pound be charged for al
excess Of weight over the minimum
weight Of 525 pounds.
CD That all ginners and oil mills
be invited to affiliate with US and thai
a. personal letter be mailed each gin.
ner and oil mill asking their coopera'
ton.
co A committee Of five be appoint
ed by the president to draft a con
stitution and bylaws, the presiden
and vice president to be two Of thi:
committee.
The meeting adjourned subject tt
the call Of the president.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
FARMER KILLED BY NEIGHBoR.
Fatal shooting at Lcesville Resulting
From an Old Quarrel.

Columbia, August pa special
to the State from Leesville says: Hen
ry Monts, farmer was shot and kill
ed today by ]. Godfrey Taylor, his
neighbor Both men were about 40
years old and have families. the
killing resulted from an old quarrel
of the boundary line between their
lands. About one year age Monts
shot Taylor. Six months ago Monts's
house was burned Taylor was
charged with the crime, but
was acquitted. Taylor went at
once TO the home the coun-
ty supervisor and surrendered. Both
men were among the most respecta-
BILE of the community.
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scalp and the tattered clothes upon
his form it would take somewhat
close investigation to satisfy one
that human being had there died.
Immediately upon losing his pris-
onar at the hands of the crowd, Sher-
iff Limehouse called up Governor
Howard over the long distance tele-
nhone and told him of the occurrence
and the governor, told the sheriff to
do all in his power to prevent the
lynching, but evidently at that time
the lynching party had finished its
work. Sheriff Limehose pressed in
few deputies and went in pursuit or
the lynching party, only to find the
BODY of Spain as above described, and
the parties who killed him not to be
found.
Spain was stranger in this locality
and had worked for the Dorchester
Lumber Company at Badham, a short
while at intervals. He claimed to be
from North Carolina. He was about
q years of age and was said to be a
sullen, worthless negro.
What the purpose Of the negro was
in his endeavor to enter the residence
OF Mr.. Connor must be left to the
imagination. He was loafing around
the town of Badham and evidently
knew that there was no one at MI
Connors house except his little
daughter. The mother of the little
girl and the other children of the
family are spending while at Hen
dersonville, \. c.
Mr.. Connor had his hand dressed
by a physician, and while the wouno
causes him considerable pain he is
doing as we'll as could be expected.
Your correspondent. in order to get
as accurate report Of the affair as
possible. went to the scene Of the
lynching after he had been informed
where the body was.
Immediately after the lynchins
Governor Hayward telephonod Sheriff
Limchouse as to what he has done
in the matter. The sheriff told him
.aat the lynchers had Guided him.
aud when he got track of them the
negro had already been lynched. The
governor told the sheriff that Solicitor
Hildebrand would be here tomorrow
20 take steps to bring the guilty par
ties to justice.
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that it was unfit for use and ordered
it returned.
..J told the gentlemen that ever
since I had been on the board l had
been in favor of better whiskey, and
that the board had put into effect a
resolution to buy good, pure whiskies
from bond and blend and bottle them
at the dispensary, thus ma king sure
of their purity.
somebody started discussion of
prohibition. I stated that 1 had al
ways been a prohibitionist, on princ!-
pie. and that whenever l should be
come convinced that We can have
ahibition, I will be heartily in favor
ctt but if it is simply a question OF
state dispcnsaries or county dispen-
saries. I will take the former every
time.
You cannot too strongly quote me
in aenvils the false statement am
credited With having made regarding
,ba other members OF the board. /
~, a. loss t. know how the En-
.,.,+r.7. eo,l!d have received such dis
ra,.-@: and wholly incorrect version Of
,,,, conversation with DR.. Massey and
Nr. McGain.-Columbia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
FORMER DISPENSER SHOT.
In an Alteration at Camden Ns>
John Hough is Wounded by ME-. p
ID. Hilton.

Camden, August 2s.-An alterca-
ton took place at the beer dispensazy
in Camden this morning between Mr>
P. B. Hilton, the dispenser and Mr>
John Hough formerly county dis
penser. After a.rough and tumbae
fight on the street Mr.. Hilton went
back into the dispensary. and Mr.
Hough followed him Mr.. Hilton
turned on him and shot him twice.
one ball striking him tn the hand and
the other in the leg, inflicting a flesh
wound. The combatants were ar
rested and were discharged upon gsS>
ing bond.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
SCHOOL BOOK TRUST.
Superintendent of Cleveland, Ohio
Schools Begins Fight for Lower
Prices.

Cleveland, Ohio, August 24--W>
H. Elson, superintendent of the
schools of this city, has been CO.
ing some trust busting Of special an-
terest to school boards as wen as
parents and school children all over
this country. The subject of his effort
is the price of text books Tor the
schools of all larger cities. ne oo-
tained the price paid for books by
each and found many were less than
cleveland had been paving, especially
many Western cities, where prices are
as much as 25 cenD Less than here
He figured that even young pupils
would call this discrimination. tie SO
told ti1s book company represents
tives this week. when asking for htos
for the book supply. Ar. Elson gave
the companies some straight 1nforma-
ton which was thas they now seq
books to Sa1. Francisco. Sew Orfears.
Chicago. Boston and other cities for
50 many cents aud SAID to theu;" In
the past You have charged this city
more than this price IN some instances
Do not make your price this yeae
above The low price quoted, 9fse
result Is being watched by schoos
suptriatendents of many cities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
CUFFIE NOT WANTED.
Congress VIII Be Asked to Repeal the
Law Authorizing Enlisting c' Negro
Regiments.

Washington, August PAS re-
suit of the incidents that-led up to the
shooting Of two Brownsville, Texas,
citizens by negro United States SOL
diers Of the 25th Infantry it is proba-
bic Congress will be asked hereafter
to either designate the posts at which
these troops shall be stationed or else
repeal the law authorizing the enlist
nent of negro regiments.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29

Premium lists for the thirty-eighth
annual fair of the State Agricultural
and Mechanical Society have just
been issued by Secretary A. w. Love
The premiums were never more val
nable nor wider in their range. The
fair will be held, beginning Monday
October 22nd, and ending Friday
evening, October 18th. Copies OF the
premium list may be had of Mr.. A
W. Love, secretary. Columbia, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29

Mrs. Mary Foster. aged 19& years'
a;sd Al the home OF her son, W =.
Tas.Ar ~ spartanburg Tuesday night
after an illnsss OF few days. Her
,,,sba,,d was a veteran Of the Mexican
war. Mrs. Foster was tie mother ol
tan c0ilayen and she is survived by
~ nnT TWO sons and a daughter. Her
mother was Miss Green, OF Nof.4
caroljna. who Hred to be 81 years OF
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29

Havana, August 27.-The Secretary
of the Interior issued bulletin ia
which he offers amnesty to all insnF>
gents who go to their homes and give
up the revolution against the govern>
ment. ii
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
ANOTHER NEGRO KILLED.
WILLIE SPAIN TAKEN FROM
DORCHESTER SHERIFF AND
SHOT TO DEATH.

Charge Against Him Seems to Be
That He attempted to Enter the
Residence Of Mr.. S. L. Connor, at
Badham, Being Frightened Away
BY the Screams OF Mr.. Connor's
Small Daughter, Who Was Alone in
the House.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1906-08-29
AMNESTY OFFERED.

Cuban Government Promises Imzun-
nifty From Punishment to all Reqo-
Iutionists Who Lay Down Arms as
Once.
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BOY DROWNED AT DORSET
Henry Shippsy Of Dandy Was Swimming in
Lake Emerald.

North Dorset, Aug. 2I.-Henry
Shippey OF Dandy was drowned in
Lake Emerald this afternoon and Ira
Baker who tried to rescue his comrade
nearly lost his life in the attempt
The boys went TO the pond with a
Sunday school excursion from Dandy
this morning. This afternoon with
another lad they rowed out on the lake
In a small boat and Shippey and Ba.
ker went in swimming near an island.
Baker had crossed the lake and was
returning TO the boat when Shippey ap.
parently was seized with cramps. Ba-
ker, though somewhat exhausted, has
tened to Shippey's assistance.
In the meantime the boy who remain
ed in the boat became excited and
rowed toward the shore. Baker was
on the point OF giving up when he man
aged to break loose from Shippey and
reached the shore. Shippey sank in
30 feet OF water.
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SAFETY PIN
Narrow Escape Of Daughter
of W. c. Firth.
IHEM0RRHAGES CAUSED
And the Child Nearly Bled to
Death Before The Pin Was
Recovered.
IHEMORRHAGES CAUSED

a case that has attracted consider.
able attention among members Of the
doctors for number OF days Is that
OF the two year old daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs w. G. Firth. The child was
taken III two weeks ago tomorrow with
symptoms OF fever, high temperature
aud for three days was gradually
growing worse.
Wednesday OF last week . physician
was called but could not locate the
source Of the trouble The child was
finally attacked with hemorrhages and
during the drst three days OF this week
had no less than seven each one being
worse than the preceding.
y council OF physicians was held and
II was finally decided that the child
should be taken to city hospital
where y Rays could be used to try and
locate the trouble.
Thursday morning about { O'Clock
the child had another bemori hage
and coughed up what was thou ht 10
be large clio, OF blood. Investigation
showed that In the matter was a safety
pin that the child had swallowed, and
which was not even clasped.
AT first 1t was a query how the pin
got into the childs stomach, until the
mother remembers that two weeks ago
to day while up stairs she was startled
by the child choking, and rushing
down picked II up and adopted the
measures taken In such cases, slapp
ing II on the back etc and later gave 1t
an emetic, to try and, as she sup osed
clear out the throat.
The child Is very much emaciated,
from loss OF blood which the physicians
think was caused by the pin pricking
through some Of the tissues inside, or
veins. It is doing as we'll as
possible and its complete recovery is
expected.
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Tho shnh,s Health bad.

ST. PETERSBURG, Aug 25.-The
health Of the shah Of Persia. according
TO competent advices received here
from Teheran, is the subject of the
gravest alarm. The Persian ruler was
greatly enfeebled by the recent apo
plectc stroke he suffered and late
events have aggravated his malady In
spite. however. of the serious nature
of the crisis through which Persia is
now passing diplomatic circles here are
convinced that the demise of the shah
will not be accompanied by serious
CONFUSION in the empire, as Great
Britain and Russia are now acting in
harmony to preserve order in Persia,
and their influence will have great
weight with the contending factions.