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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
DASTARDLY CRIME IN ASHE-
VILE.
Fiend Enters Home and Gives Chic
roform to .Asheville Girl-Tracked
by Bloodhounds.

Asheville, y. c., Aug. 11.-When
the family Of Mr.. j. a. Wild, living
on Hiss Street, awoke this morning, it
was discovered that some fiend had
entered the house during the night,
administered chloroform to Mr..
Wild's daughter and attempted to set
fire. to the bed on which she slept.
Nothing of value was taken from the
house, except watch belonging to
Henry Wild, a son.
The family did not retire until af-
ter midnight, and when Mr.. Wild
arose this morning he found the
doors of his house open and the
place strongly filed with the odor OF
chloroform. Upon going to the
room of his daughter he found her in
a deep sleep and had much difficulty
In arousing her. On the bed was
small bundle of rags thickly saturat-
ed with chloroform, while her cloth
1uS cLQ nan SIiISll Sll llCllSiS w @AAS
deadly drug. A large number Of half
burnt matches were strewn on the
bed in which she sept and the bed
ding was scorched III number OF
places.
A bloodhound was taken to the
scene OF the attempted crime and ap-'
parently found strong scent, which
led the officers through nearby
coraheld. where watch fob was
picked up, which had been attached
to the watch stolen from Henry Wild,
which indicated that the miscreant
had passed that way. The trail was
later lost, owing to many people hav-
irg crossed and recrossed it, thus in
terfering with the dog.
No further clue has been discov-
cred, although the search still con-
tinues. Should the miscreant be dis
covered, his life may pay the penalty
fo~ his daring crime-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
REV. GUERRY's coNsECRATIoN
The Ceremony to Take Place at Co
lunbia-Bishop Gailor to Preach.

Columbia, Aug. 10.-A letter re-
ceived today from. Bishop Coadjutor-
elect William A. Guerry settles the
doubt as to where his conservation
will take place.
He says that by direction of Bishop
Capers and the standing committee,
the ceremony will be held in Trinity
Church, Columbia the time has not
yet been set, this detail awaiting the
formal action Of the standing COM
rnittees Of other dioceses in endorsing
his election.
Bishop Gailor, of Tennessee, will
preach the conservation sermon and
five other bishops will assist in con-
ducting the services.
There will be a great gathering OF
leading Episcopalians from all over
the State, principally from Charles
ton, on the occasion Of the consecra-
ton ceremony, which is being looked
forward to with great interest: here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
Men Past Sixty in Danger.

More than half Of mankind over
sixty years Of age suffer from kidney
and bladder disorders, usually en-
largenent Of prostate glands. This
is both painful and dangerous. and
Foley's Kidney Cure should be taken
ct the first sign Of danger, as it cor
racts Irregularities and has cured
many old men of this disease. Mr..
Rodney Burnett, Rockport. No,
writes: "I suffered with enlarged
prostate gland and kidney trouble
for years and after taking two bottles
Of Foley's Kidney Cure feel better
than I have for twenty years, al
though I am now 81 years old" ST.
bert's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
KILLED IN WAYNESyILLE.
W. W. Carter Shot 30 Death by Theo-
dore Davis at Skating Rink.

The following account Of the kill
ing of w. w Carter is taken from a
Waynesville, \. c., newspaper Of the
9Th instant. Carter, the man killed,
spent several months in this city last
winter, running Photographic
ness and electric theatre in pa 7er-
ship with a man named Winter Elm:
Waynesville was shocked last night
and this morning to learn Of the fear
full tragedy that was enacted about 9
o'clock yesterday evening at the skat-
ing rink on MMcia street. Mr.. W. w.
Carter, late of Hendersonville, but for
the past two or three months Of
Taynesville, was shot down by Mr..
Theodore Davis. of this town. The ball
entered the breast, passing through
the heart, it is thought, and produc-
ing death in about three minutes af-
ter it was fred. The facts in the case,
50 far as we have learned them at
this writing, are about as follows:
Messrs. Theodore Davis and Glenn
ent Satterthwait, two young men we'll
known in this community, and whose
family connections are large and
influential, went to the skating rink
s.out 9 o,cioek and asked admission
Of Mr.. Carter, who was keeping the
door. Mr.. Carter told them to get
tickets, but instead of doing 50 Sat-
terthwait pushed by Carter and went
sn. Carter grabbed him and pulled
hin. out Of the room upon the plat
form. where several licks were passed
in scufle between Carter and Sat
terthwait.
At that moment, it's alleged, Da-
Wis intervened between the Two men
and was struck by Carter. Whereup-
on Davis drew his pistol and fred
from the platform at Carter, who was
at that time standing UPON the
ground. He instantly fell and was
dead in three minutes time.
At the time of the tragedy the
lights were out in the rink, as the
moving pictures were being shown.
The pistol shot, however, rang out,
and there was intense excitement
within. Deputy Sheriff Watson was
upon the spot in an instant as he was
Ia the rink ut the time. and arrested
Davis, who held the smoking revolver
in his hand. Davis. it is alleged. ad-
mitted the shooting and said he
would shoot him again. He was,
however, taken into custody by Mr..
Watson and carried to jail, where he
remained last night
It is stated that very few people
saw the tragedy. It was, as before re
lated, quickly over with, and even
those who saw will not or cannot tell
much about it. The lights had been
extinguished on the inside for the ex-
hioition of the moving pictures, and
the tragedy occurred at the door just
On the outside.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
TILLMAN BATS FORAKER.
Challenges Him to Debate on the
Negro Question:

a dispatch from Coshocton. Ohio,
on Friday, says: Senator Ben Tillman,
opening the Coshocton Chautauqua
today before 2,ooo people, replied to
Senator Foraker's Belle Fontaine
speech, and formally challenged MIN
to a debate on the negro question
and before an audience composed
entirely of Republicans. Tillman
said, .I'u beat him on his own propo-
sition and make the Republicans of
the north admit that the south has
she best of the argument all the way
through have put the pitchfork
into Foraker and other senators OF
the north. and turned it round and
round. but they always answer me at
long range. I'll force them yet to
take UP this question on the floor Of
the senate"
Tilln2an denied that the south
brought the fifteenth amendment on
Itself, as t'Qraker charged, and brand
ed it purely political greed. and not
at all necessary. He declared the le-
gal aspect Of the case was in favor Of
the south, but that politics was all
that kept the north on the negroes
side
Senator Foraker and the others in
the north dare not go against the
negro. If they do they will be voted
out of Office, for the negroes hold the
balance of power in Ohio, Indiana.
Iowa, New York. Kansas and Della
ware he said.
Tillman said he agreed With Forak-
er on the Brownville affair. and ad-
mired him as an adroit statesman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
BISHOP cAPERs IMPROVING.
News From Asheville of Most En-
couraging Nature-Hope From the
Family.

Family.
According to the Asheville Citizen
Bishop Capers has improved greatly
in the past few days and there are
hopes for his recovery. The Citizen
says:
Rev. w. T. Capers has returned
from visit to his father, Bishop Ca
pers, in Transylvania. county, and
brings encouraging news from the
bedside of the stricken bishop. Mr..
Capers said this morning that his
father was now able to move the fin
gers and other parts Of the side Of his
body that vas paralyzed. The condi-
ton of Bishop Capers is now so far
improved as to give strong hopes that
he will ultimately regain the use Of
his body and be restored to complete
health.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
FIRST BOIL OF SEASON.
Picked on the Farm of a Negro IL
Bamberg County.

Bamberg, Aug. e.-The first cotton
boil Of the season was picked here
yesterday in cotton field near town.
Mr.. Fred Free found the boil in a
field belong in to a negro named Bree-
land. The boil was well formed and
opened wide. Reports from the low
er part of the county state that cot
ton bolls are bursting rapidly, and
that bale of cotton will be market
ed in a week OF two.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
The Limit Of Life.

.The most eminent medical scien-
lists are unanimous in the conclu-
sion that the generally accepted linz
itation Of human life is many years
below the attainment possible with
the tadvanced knowledge of Which
the race IS now possessed The crit
ical period. that determines its dura-
ton, seems to be between so and SO;
the proper care Of the body during
this decade cannot be too strongly
urged; carlessness then being fatal to
longevity. Natures best helper after
so is Electric Bittrs, the scientific
tonic medicine that revitalizes every
organ of the body. Guaranteed by
Siberts Drug Store, soc.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
Remedy for Diarrhoea-N,yer Known
to Fail

*sI want to say few words for
Chambarlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. I have used this
preparation in my family for the past
FIVE years and have recommended it
TO number of people in York coun-
ty and have never known it 70 fail to
effect a cure in any instance. I feel
that I cannot say to much for the
best remedy Of the kind in the world" :"
$. Jemison, Spring Grove, York
county. Pa This remedy is for sale
by DeLorme's Pharmacy.
DiRRCW DISMISSED.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
Ready to Start.

New York. Aug. 7.-Commander
Robert E. Peary arrived here today
ready for his dash for the north pole
as soon as MS ship, the Roosevelt. is
ready. Peary talked confidently. say
ing the late start Will be no him
drance He says he will reach the
pole this time if it takes three years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
GERMAN RAILWAY WRECK.
Express and Freight Trains Collide.
Fifty Casualties Rcportcd.

Berlin, Aug. An express train
bound to Berlin from Hamburg co..
hded With a freight today at sum
messen, being smashed into kindling
wood. With fifty casualties resulting.
Details are lacking, but it is known
that several Americans and English
men were in the wreck
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
DiRRCW DISMISSED.
Haywood-s Chief Counsel Discharged
by Federation of Miners.

Denver. Aug. Clarence 5. Dar-
row, Wm D. Haywood's leading coun-
sci in the Boise trial, has been dis
missed from the service OF the West
ern Federation Of Miners. 1t is said
here today he Will not sopear for Pet
tiaone or Mover. Z. +. Richardson
taking the chief counselship. This
change IN counsel is the result Of
Richardson's disagreement With Oar
row
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
CAPT. r. S. DoAR.
Resolutions Adopted by Sumter Light
Infantry.

Whereas, Capt T. S. Doar having
resigned command of the Sumter
Light Infantry. therefore be it resolv-
ed:
/. That while the officers and
members deeply regret his retirement
from active service. they wish him
every success in his future fields Of
labor
That in appreciation of his abil-
ity, diligence and attention to the
duties of his Office while in command,
We make him an honorary member
8. That a copy of these resolutions
be presented to Capt. Doar, that they
be spread upon the minutes of the
company and printed in the city pa
pers.
E. NJ. Hall,
Ben. O. Cantey,
Robt. H Keels.
For the Company.
Aug. :, 1907.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
PROHIBITION BILL SIGNED.
Gov. Smith Afixes Signature in Pres
ence of Large Crowd.

Atlanta, Aug. s.-A large crowd Of
enthusiastic prohibitionists today
watched Gov. Hoke Smith attach his
official Signature to the prohibition
bill. The new law is effective Jan. l,
1908.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
Eczema.

*For the good Of those suffering
with eczema or other such trouble,
1 wish to say, my wife had something
of that kind and after using the doc
tors remedies 1~r some time con-
cluded 70 try Chamberlain's Salve
and it proved to be better than any
thing she had tried. For sale by De-
LOrme'S Pharmacy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
..Eyerybodx Should Know

says c.. 8. Hays, a prominent busi-
ness man Of Bluff, Mo, that Buck
lens Arnica Salve is the quickest and
surest healing salve ever applied to
a sore, burn or wound, or to a case
of piles. I've used it and know what
I'm talking about" Guaranteed by 81
berts Drag store, Druggists. 25c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
Twenty Bodies Found.

Berlin, Aug The latest advices
from the scene of the wreck state
that twenty bodies have already been
taken from the wrec<age. ard the
workers have not half cleaned away
the debris.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
BRIAN TIE FAyCRITE.
Chairman Gr;ggs OF Democratic Cam
paien Committee says He Can Have
the Nomination.

Washington, Aug. Chairman
James x. Griggs. of Georgia, of the
Democratic congressional campaign
committee said today that BRYAN can
have the presidential nomination il
he wants it.
The west and south are for the
Sebraskan, ne said. and even
thoush the east objects the other sec
lions overbalances this opposition.
should Bryan decide not y be
candidate the south VIII probably fur
nish the nominee. We haze excel
lent men. such as Senator Culberson,
of Texas. Senator Daniels. OF Virgin
ia, and Representative John Sharpe
Williams. of Mississippi.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14

Lewis Gray while in half drunken
condition, attended coloreo meet
ing in Georgetown. He pulled cut his
pistol and shot at Rbert Jackson.
The shooting broke up the meeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14

Keep the pores o1cn ana the skin
clean when you have a cat. burn.
bruise or scratch. DeW-itts Carbol
ized Witch Hazel Salve penetrates The
pores and heals quickly Sold By all
druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
E. NJ. Hall,
Ben. O. C,antey,
Robt. H. Keels.
For the Company.
Aug :, 1907.
CLEAN SWEEP IN CUBA.

Gov. Magoon May Turn Out All Pro-
yincial Governors and Give Outs a
Turn.
vavana. Aug 1t is reported that
Governor General Magoon is consid
ering retiring all provincial governors
and councils to make places for the
clamorous Liberal politicians who
are demanding government jobs. II
is said this action viii be in conform
ity with a promise Secretary Taft
made to the rebels when they laid
down thsir arms
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-03
AN INTERESTING BIOGRAPHY.
And Brilliant Criticism of Some Mlli-
 tary Movements of 81 to 65.

Gen. E. P. Alexander Is well known to the people of Alabama and the whole South. He was a conspicu 1us figure in the army of Northern Vir- ginia and bore a great part in the bat tie of Gettysburg. He has recently published under the title. Military Memories of a Confederate Soldier" tion and especially among Confeder- ate and Federal soldiers. close stu dent and writer says:
 This book must be accorded high rank among those dealing with the war between the States. The author is absolutely unpretudiced in state ment and because of a military knowl- edge which years of study ani re- flection have strengthened, he Is .ml- nently fitted to write upon the cam paigns of the war. Without consider. Ing the causes and results of the var ard with due 70 gard for the eier1ent of personal experience, Alexanda ar takes up those battles of which he has particular knowledge. First Manassas, Fair oaks Seven-Day Fight. Mllvern Hill, Cedar Mountain, Second Mana sas. South Mountain, Antietam, Chancellors vile, Gettysburg. Chickamauga. Wild errass, Petersburg are the major en- ga gements discussed. but minor battles are also dealt with. and movements and plans necessary to the continuity of the consideration are given due place Alexander writes clearly and forcibly He is not afraid of callir z a spade a spade. and he now and again rudely assaults intrenched tradition and carrie; it's defenses Availing himself of the official records. ne corrects nun erous errors hitherto current and sets at rest various moot questions that have for years served as bones or ] contention. We may well say that ou
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-03
NEWS OF RECORD

Deeds were recorded yesterday m the Judge of Probates oItice as '"i- lows: t h,.hard R B. Carter, to R. M. Sadler. sixteen ac aa of land on the Lower Wetumpka Io"u consideration S2,o0o. Tne oeed 7dS made subject to mortgage or $ioo 'h Henry lem Nj. Hobbie, trustee to Nathsn Griel and Mena Griel. property on the East side of South McDonough street. between Grove and South streets. 1S bv 21i feet, consideration $2,s6o.
 I'll V. Faucett and wife to J. s. Pinckard, two lots at Capitol HeiShts consideration $1,20e. VT,
 F, J. Crampton and T.ie so w. ;. Dupree, proT erty on the North sloe of Kew street. 2s by Ito feet, con
 W. J. Dupree to Preston Orr. the foregoing property. consideration *L- 300.
 The Governor annouNced the follow- ing appointments yesterday:
 Notaries: K. l.. Shipway. or sum merdaie; Alexander Blakte, of Warrior and G. L. Sharretts, of Slmmerdaie.
 Notary Public and Ex-Officio Justice of Pea :: Samuel F. Chapman. of Mckinley.
 The Alabama Terminal Company. or Birmingham, notified the Secretary or State yesterday of an increase In US capital stock from $2.00O to SSooo'oo'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-03
PRIZES FOR FAIR.
Business Men Donate Hands0me Things
 ns Special Fair Premiums.

Special interest at the present time' is being manifested by the State Fair officials in the arranging of special premiums for the various departments of the State Fair number of promi- nent business houses of the city nave offered special prizes to be competed for in the Woman's Department, number of which are not given out owing to the fact that the awards were promised but the articles not mention
 The woman's Department the same as fast year, will consist of three divisions, namely: art. culinary ana textile. The prizes are to be dis tributed among these.
 J. E. Maddox has offered hand some hand painted placque, to De awarded in any division that the superintendent so instructs ,
 Gallagher and Dlffly have offered a ten pound box of candy; to bs & de vomerv Fair has offered a handsomely trimmed hat, to be awarded as fadr or ficials may direct. E. C. Andrew has offered a bottle of the best perfume sub feet to the superintendents placement. and Fred C. Dreher and Company have offered an elegant silver candlestick, also subject to disp of the super fntendent.
 ranged for all the state Fair events, though he Is still at work on special attractions.
 sociation has been called to meet Tues day morning II o'clock for the pur- pose of considering matters relative to the coming fall event. number of Improvements will have to be made and with this end in view. the meeting has been called for at an early date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-03
WILL DISCUSS BILL
GOVERNOR WILL ADDRESS CrTI-
 ZENS or BIRMINGHAM.
Will Go Over The Greater Birmingham Blll With Them And Give His
 Views Or situation.

Governor Conner will address the members of the Birmingham Commer- cial Club of Birmingham Monday morning at 10 o'clock. and will discuss with them, pro and con, the Greater Birmingham bill, which so far he has refused to sign. The whole matter will be gone over with at this meet ing and the Governor will give his views and in turn will hear the con tentions of the business men of the Magic City.
 There was no change in the status of the situation of the Greater Bir- mingham measure yesterday. other than the passage by the Senate of the two Smyer bills, which provide way for taking in the small municipalities around Birmingham and for adminis- terinR their affairs,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-03
DENIES INJUNCTION.

Memphis. Tenn. Aug. 2-In decis- ion handed down today. Federal Judge Mccall denied the prayer for an in- junction on the part of the Central Trust Company of New York City. hold ing Memphis railway bonds. restrain ing the city of Memphis from inaugur- ating the cheap street car fare.
 The case has been appealed 10 tne state Supreme Court from the State Circuit Court as to the constitutional- ity of the city ordinance providing for he low car fare. The suit for the in junction had been entered pending this decision.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-03
MUST BE UNIFORM.
State Tax Commission Issues Letter To Judge. Of Probate on Equalization.

State Tax Commission Issues Letter To
 Judges Of Probate on Equalization.
 The State Tax Commission has issued s circular letter to each judge Of pro- hate in the State. calling their atten- -tion to the fact that in the assessment of shares of capital stock of banks. they have not been made with uni formity. Some counties assessed bank stock at tie full market value while others assessed 1t as low as sixty per cent.
 The letter calls attention to the fact that the commission is endeavoring to eaualize taxation and 1t feels called upon to bring these facts to the at tention of the commissioners court. judges of probate and boards or rev. enue of the different counties.
 The Commission suggests that Tor the purpose of eouahzation an assessment of sixty per cent Of the fair cash market value of the stock. be accepted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-03
Bills Signed By Governor

H. 971-An act to provide for the compensation of solicitor Of Mobile county
 S. 475-An act to fix and provide salary of judges of thirteenth Judicial circuit.
 s. 474--An act to fix and provide salary of chancellor of southwestern chancery division.
 S. 592-An act to alter. re-arrange and extend corporate limits Of City of Mobile.
 s. 479-An act to provide for more efficient working of public roads in Mobile county.
 No Americans Injured.
 Hong Kong Aug. 2--No Americans or Europeans were injured by the collapse of the old part of the Houg Kong Ho- tel yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-03
DEATH OF AN INFANT.
Seven Months old son of MT. And Mir
 Lindsey pasAea Away.

EInHSty FaHhts NWay'
 The seven months old son of Mr and Mrs. M. B. Lindsey died at o'clock yesterday morning at the resi- leuce. 11S South Jackson Street.
 The funeral took place at o'clock yesterday afternoon from the resi- dence. Services were conducted by Rev. John Bass Shelton of the Adams street Baptist church. Interment was in OakwooA cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-03

author has, although we cannot con- sIIor his Judgment always correct. given us a most cnlightening book. one that we welcome as a substan'iai contribution to the literature Of us perfod.