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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
FEDERAL JUDGES INTERFER
ENCE,.
Congressman Grigss Discusses Rate
Fights and Attempts to Nullify the
States Rights.

Washington, Aug. s.-James NJ.
Grisss. of Georgia, chairman Of the
Democratic congressional committee,
has nrepared an exhaustive discus
sion of the fight between the railroads
and the southern States for the Uni
ted Press.
He says there is no more reason
for federal interference in State regu-
lation now than during the first in
terstate commerce law. The Hep
burn law does not disregard States
rights. The reason federal judges
nullify regulations for the control OF
TRANSFORMATION solely within States Is
found only in the judges evident de-
sire to extend the jurisdiction to the
fartheSt limit Even the admins
tration yielded on this point in the
North Carolina contest, and he thinks
it will yield completely when the su-
preme court gets through with the
cases.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
PISGAH.

Pissah, Aug. 9.-The annual meet
ing of the Marlboro men took place
yesterday on Haile's creek, at Reid
state farm. The morning was rainy,
but the clouds soon passed away and
clear warm day followed. The n
yited guests began to gather about ~
o'clock. from several counties, ana
the number present was estimated at
about 500. The. rainy morning some
what retarded the preparations or
the day. but with such men as z. =
Rembert and j. L. Irby behind thcri
things began to move rapidly forward.
and soon the odors from the oaroe-.
cued meats began 10 float Ground t.
the delight Of all. an abundance OF
ice cold beer, lemonade and water
were on hand for the thirsty crowd,
which kept them cool and in fine hu-
NOR. There was not a woman pres
ent, so the men turned boys, cracked
jokes and had lively time. Before
dinner Rev. 7ar. Covicgton, Lieut..
Gov. Mcleod, Senator Clifton, sena-
tor Hoagh, of Kerstaw, Representa-
tive Richards, of the same county, Dr.
Dick and Others made short pointed
speeches, suitable for the occasion, at
Ter which dinner was announced and
the hungry crowd feasted on fried
fish, stewed fish, rice, light bread,
corn bread, old boiled ham, barbe-
cued meats and other things. Mr..
Irby was untiring in his efforts to
hasten dinner, and he and Mr.. Rem
bert, with others of the committee,
did all they could FOR the pleasure Of
their guests After dinner more
speech making-Judge Wells, Of
Sumter, made a good one. Dr.. Breed
en-. on behalf of the committee. ex-
tended thanks for the help received
from the citizens in conveying their
guests to and from the depot, and
other courtesises shown. Said the
fresh meats were purchased from Mr..
Morris Of the eRid State farm, were
paid for and the money turned over
by him to the superintendent OF the
penitent!ary. The crowd now broke
to inspect the fine crops on the farm.
Thus ended a very pleasant day.
Mr.. Morris has his farm in good
shape and the crops are fine, stock in
good condition, and place nicely kept.
The sentiment Of the crowd was
that it would not do to sell the farms,
but keep them going as they now are
Next week I will say something
about the DeSaussure farm.
MT. Joel Davis, of the .Brogdon Sec
ton. was here quite recently visiting
Mrs. Davis parents and other rela-
4iyes.
Mrs. J. T. Hatfield and children
Eere visiting relatives here last week.
The friends of Rev. Jno. Q. Cough
here were shocked to hear of his un-
timely death. He was an able MN
lister and much liked. lie attended
fhe Black River Association here TWO
wears ago, and made many friends
who deeply regret that he has passed
away.
The rains still come, and the farm
ers can't finish their crops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14

All arrangements for the ceremo-
nies attending the unveiling of the
monument erected at the grave Of
Gen. Sumter by the State of South
Carolina have been completed, and
unless some unforeseen accident oc-
ours the exercises tomorrow will be
smoothly and successfully carried
out.
The Chamber of Commerce, work
ing in conjunction with County Su-
pervisor Scale, Col. ]. J. Dargan and
the local committee at Stateburg have
taken great pains to provide trans
portation for the crowds to and
from Stateburg from the nearest rail-
way stations and for the entertain
ment of the distinguished men who
will attend the unveiling.
The Programme.
l. The unveiling will take place
at the cemetery at 1880 a. m.
2. Mrs. J. Herbert Haynsworth and
Miss Beatrice Sumter, who are the
observation-disclosures of Gen
Sumter will unveil the monument.
3. The procession will form in the
grove Of The Gen. Sumter Memorial
Academy at Il o'clock q. m.. and pro-
ceed to the cemetery. a few hundred
yards distant, with the I. S. troops
and band leading, followed by the
Sumter Guards, of Charleston, the
Sumter Light Infantry, of Sumter.
and the Second Regiment Band, OF
Sumter, the people Immediately fol-
lowing the militia.
4. The ceremony at the monu-
ment will consist of the Invocation by
Rev. H. H. Covington. the unveiling
and the rendering of music by the
bands at the conclusion Of whicYthe
procession will return to the grove in
front of the Academy in the same or
der in which it went out, the bands
and the military leading.
5. When the crowd has re-assem-
bled in the grove in front Of the
platform, the chairman of the Monu-
ment Commission, will call the meet
ing to order and Will introduce the
Governor of South Carolina as the
presiding officer of the occasion, who
in taking the chair will make an ad-
dress
6. Hon. Richar l. Manning will
introduce Ex-Governor A. ]. Mon
tague, of Virginia. as the second
speaker
:. Eext will be delivered the Grafton
on Gen. Sumter by the Hon. H. \. NJ.
Smith of Charleston. introduced by
Hon. Marion Noise There vii! be
music preceding each speech and at
the conclusion of the last speech.
s. After Mr.. Smiths Grafton and
the rendering of music. By the bands.
a letter from the President Of the
tinted States, with reference to the
occasion. will be read by Governor
Ansel.
9. A recess of two hours Will fol-
low the close of the unveiling exer-
clSeS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14

If the government trust busters
will follow up their successful work in
the Standard Oil cases by devising
plan whereby that s2s.24o,0eo will
not have to be paid by the public,
the latter will be thankful. The
average citizen is not in position to
be very enthusiastic over the trust
busting crusade as long as he has to
bear the expense. Salem
Sentin q.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
EDUCATION IN PRIyATEER.
Movement to Consolidate the Public
Schools and Establish Two Graded
Schools.

Schools.
prlvateer, S. C., Aug. s.-At an
educatona! mass meeting held at
Bethel school house today. al the
schools in Privateer township were
represented.
A great deal of interest was mani
tested and the meeting was largely
attended \ motion was passed to
have all the. patrons OF the different
schools meet at their respective school
houses and decide if any of the
schools wished to TO consolidate. Fol-
living are the dates and places of
meeting:
Nellett School, Thursday, Aug. sth,
10 a. NJ.
Ingram School, Thursday, Aug. sth'
p. m.
Red Oak School, Saturday, Aug. 10,
a p. m.
Bethel School. Monday, Aug. 18th,
10 a. M.
Gill Gall School, Wednesday, Aug.
14th. 10 a. m.
Providence School, Tuesday Aug
goth, p. m.
Tindal School, Tuesday, Aug. goth,
10 a. m.
After these meetings mass meet
ing will be held at Bethel School
house on Aug. 22d, to hear the reports
of the committees.
\ resolution was unanimously pass
ed reqesting the trustees to establish
two graded schools, provided enough
schools were willing to consolidate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
SUMTER WON THE FINAL CAME
OF SEASON.
The Team Played Fast and Snappy
Ball. Although the Game Was Not
Needed to Win the Pennant.

The baseball season came to ar
end Saturday afternoon with seye,4-
inning game with Florence. which
vas won by the Game Cocks by a
score of 2 to l. The game was fast
and snappy and was marked by supe-
rior work by Sumters outfeld. The
ATTENDANCE was not large, but fairly
good for Saturday:
Score by innings:
Florence. 900 o10 0-l
surcter. -. 900 O2o 50
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
MEWSY LETTERS FROM OUR SPG-
CIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
Rsez,s of Interest From ali Parts o
Sumter and Adjoining Counties.

notice TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Mail your letters so that they will
reach this Office not later than Tues
day morning. When the letters are
received Wednesday it is almost an
anpossibility to have them appear in
the paper issued that day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14

Robert F. Graham. a we'll known
citizen OF Summerville. :. c., was
struck on the head With brick by
Luke Chisolm, colored, the blow re-
sulting ia the death of Mr.. Graham
The negro has been arrested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Mr.. Jos. S. Lewis Stricken Down in
His Home at Lynchburg.

Lynchburg. S. c., Aug. S.-During
an electric storm about 9 o'clock this
morning. Mr.. Joseph S. Lewis. While
standing up in room Of his house,
was struck by lightning and instantly
killed and his house badly damaged.
The sight is a horrible one. The body
is black and one foot is nearly severed
from the leg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
DUTCH SOLDIERS MAssAcRED.
Natives of Celebes Surprised the Gar
rison and Killed AL

Amsterdam. Holland, Aug. "a
Of As Dutch soldiers has oc-
Cured. in the East Indies, according
The natives of Celebes Island rose,
the garrison. and killed
them all
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
THE SUMTER MONUMENT.
THE UNVEyLING CEREMONIES
AT STATEBUR TO-DAY.

All Arrangements Perfected for the
ExerciseS-Troops From Sullivan's s
Island Will Pass Through This City
VIII Probably Stop Over for
Short Time on Return Trip in the
.Afternoon-The Railroad Scfed-
uie.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
MAX.

Max. S. c., Aug. 12--The pastor.
Rev r x. Truluck, will preach at
sardis morning and evening this
week.
Quite a number attended the clos
ing Of the singing school at Bethel
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
STANDARD STOCK sLUMPS.

New York. Aug 9.-The Standard
Oil shares broke II points on the
curb today The lowest point reach
ed in many years was at midday
when it sold at 415, with no bids. It
opened three points up, but reacted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14

Saturday. Prof Truluck will now
teach at Nazareth.
Messrs. Wilson and Tomlinson are
still very sick.
Miss Eva Moore will leave Wednes-
day for Wilmington, where she will
spend some time with relatives
Miss Martha Hicks, of Hartsville
is visiting relatives about here
Farmers have commenced pulling
fodder.
onen bous OF cotton can be seen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
orangeburg lost to spartanb,Hes.

orangeburg. Aug. 9.-When Sumter
won from Florence this afternoon and
orangeburg lost to Spartanbarg al!
hopes of winning the rag vanished-
The game was fast and very exciting.
The locals made their only cun IL
the first. while spartanburg got one
IN the ninth. tieing the score, anG
another in the tenth. armstrong. f"l
the visitors. was in great shape. and
up 70 the ninth allowed cal,' thre@
hits.
In that inning Armstrong allowed
sitton t" bat for him and the score
becoming tied ne had to give way to
the later in the box Matneys pitch
ing was also fine. the hits off him be-
ing sattered and it looked as if tbs
visitors would be blanked.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
AUTO FACTORY BURNED.
Brooklyn Concern Destroyed-own-
ers Say the Fire Was Incendiary.

New York, Aug. 9.-Mack Brothers
automobile factory in Brooklyn. was
destroyed by fire today with loss OF
100000. The owners think some
one set fire to the building, because
the factory made great deal OF noise
in quiet neighborhood.
They say that he neighbors had
asked that the factory be moved.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14

E. NJ. Moye, a tobacco planter of
Florence county, lost his tobacco barn
by fire. One thousand bundles of to-
bacco were destroyed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14
THE PENNANT WON.
THE GAME COCKS ARE CHAM
pIONS OF STATE, LEAGUE.

Florence Shut Out in Hard Fought
Game Friday Afternoon-The Score
Was 6 to @. But Home Team Had TO
Play Hard to Keep Visitors From
Scoring.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1907-08-14

day afternoon when Sumter was
from Florence and Orangeburg lost
to Spartanburg. When the game
ended on the local diamond with a
victory for Sumter by score Of to
6 the fans were happy, for they saw
the Game Cocks one. step nearer the
pennant, but when the unexpected
news came over the wires that Spar
tanburg had defeated Orangeburg IN
ten-inning game by score Of 2 10
/, there was enthusiasm and re5o!c-
ing in baseball circles. The good
news meant that the pennant was
safe and that the Game Cocks had
captured the championship of the
State league.
Score by innings:
Florence. 900 600 600
sumter. .010 022 1915
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-08
IDAH0'S BIG development
Governor GOOding Talks of Benefit of
Carey Land Aet-CannOt Dis
euSs Pettibone Case.

Governor Frank r. Cooling Of Idaho
was a guest at the Wilson for a few
hours yesterday He returned to the
northern country at Has o'clock last
evening.
Idaho is all right" said Governor
Gooding with emphasis. The state is
prosperous and we are developing our re
sources as rapidly as possible. The finsn-
ctal stringency has caused a slight set
back in some of our industries. but we
nope the trying period will soon pass.
Many new settlers have found homes
IN Idaho during the last few years Tn
DER the Carey land act the state was
allotted a vast tract of land for deyeI-
opment and Improvement by means of
reservoirs and canals. This area has all
been disposed of, practically speaking
and we are now asking for a million
acres more Our hope lies in a III i'm
the hands Of Senator Hepburn. who. adj
vises us that he has every reason to be-
lieye that ldahO's wishes VIII be grant
ed
Governor GOOding declined 10 discuss
the PettibOne trial, saying that it would
be highly improper act on his part at
this time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-08
SILVER men TO
DRAFT ADDRESS
President w. ]. HaIIOran of the
Commercial Club Names
Special Committee.

President William ]. Halloran of the
Commercial club announced last even
ing the committee appointed to draft
an open address to- congress and the
nation, urging that some measure be
adopted to relieve the present financial
stress. and suggesting that present
conditions would be alleviated by re-
concentrations embodied in the adj
dress. At the recent meeting held in
the Commercial club the appointment
of this committee was authorized and
given power to act without further
reference to future meetings.
Two suggestions submitted at the
meeting will doubtless be embodied in
the address. One of these is that con-
press purchase annually $4,000. 900
ounces of silver to be coined into silver
money The other is that the national
banks be permitted to issue currency
against government bonds deposited in
these banks, irrespective of the amount
designated I'm the articles of incorpora-
ton. The address will recommend that
congress enact laws covering both re-
concentrations. If the committee sees
fit it may also include other rec nm
mendations, such as the establishment
of an International financial commits
tary standard.
In addition to the recommendatio
to congress. the committee will proba-
bly, call the attention of the public to
the fact that silver is not yet a dead is
sue, and that in the real need of the
country the advantage of bimetauism
is clearly demonstrated.
This address will be sent out as soon
as drafted to every member of CON
gress, to the governors of every state,
the mayors of all principal cities, the
heads of commercial bodies and to al
of the prominent financial centers. The
committee will meet in day or two to
prepare the address.
The members of the committee are
Mayor John s. BTansfoTd. Governor
John c. Cutler. John Dern, c. c. Good
win, Judge William H. King, Thomas
Kearns, S. H. Love, Charles A. Quig-
ley and NJ. H. Walker.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-08

miliar with infantry and artillery work,
and the work of regimental headquar-
ters. He was a member of the old Den
halter rifles, and has been connected with
the guard practically all of the time
since its organization, with the exception
Of a year and a half, during which time
he served in battery A, Utah Light artil-
lery. His good work and success as mill
itary instructor at the Salt Lake High
school is familiar to all. Lieutenants
Smith, Worthen, Thomas and Brown are
each experienced in battery work as Of
hcers, and will give Captain Webb most
efficient support.
The maximum number desired for this
organization is eighty, and clean men of
sound body with an interest in the work
who desire to join and help push this
battery to the front rank of success will
be welcomed until this limit is reached.
Company A, First infantry, n. G.. u,
of Nephi, gave the first military ball of
the season Friday evening at it's armOry.
and the affair was a most unqualified
success. The attendance was large, and
regimental headquarters were represented
by Colonel Plummer and Lieutenant Bar
rett-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-08
LOCAL BRIEFS

Will SING AT ST. MARY'S.-George
Soffe baritone, will sing an 20 Salu-
taris'' by Mario at St Mary's cathe-
dral today.
MEETING IS POSTPONED.-On ac-
count of the funeral of the late d. II.
Peery, the meeting of the WOman's Dem
ocratic club, planned for next Wednes-
day. has been postponed.
ENTERS PLEA OF NOT GUILTY.
DR.. Francis Richards, when arraigned in
the court of Justice Bishop, yesterday af-
ternoon pleaded not guilty to the charge
of performing a criminal operation upon
Mrs James of Helper. Utah, on Nov. g.
His hearing was set for Dec. 49,
DAUGHTER SEEKS FATHER.-Post-
master Thomas has received a request
for information concerning the where
abouts of Wiilial Lewis Seidlitz from his
daughter Mrs Ca 1line Blake, of Butte.
Mrs Blake says hel father is probably
engaged in the restaurant business.
ARTHUR PRYOR'S GOOD WORK
The Evening Press of Asbury Park has
an excellent picture of Arthur Pryor, for
merly of this city. and an article eulo-
CYSTIC of his work with the band. The
awarding of the beach contract for a
twelve weeks engagement for over $4,000
is the immediate cause of the article. Mr..
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-08
MYSTERY CLOUDS.
DEATH IN JAIL
lifeleSS Body of John Seger-
strand Found in Pad
ded Cell.

Investigation is being made into the
death of John Segerstrand, alias John
Strand, a miner, whose lifeless body was
found in the padded cell at the county
Jail yesterday morning. Segerstrand had
worked at Park City and Yerington, New,
and came to Salt Lake about four days
ago He rented a room at the Ameri-
can House in Commercial street, where
his actions were so strange that the au-
thOrities were notified.
On Friday afternoon he was taken be-
fore Judge Armstrong for examination
as to his mental condition. 1t was ordered
that he be taken back to the county
jail until Friday. when ii would be de-
cided whether the man should be sent
10 the insane asylum.
At breakfast time yesterday morning
Deputy Sheriff George Grove entered the
padded cell, in which Segerstrand had
been placed, and found the man. fully
dressed, lying face downward upon the
couch. Thinking that Segerstrand was
sleeping, the deputy sheriff went away.
but returned after an interval and tried
to arouse the miner. He then found
that Segerstrand was dead.
DR.. w. r. Calderwood and DIR. F. H.
Raley were summoned to examine the
body. DR.. Raley was of the opinion that
Segerstrand had died of hemorrhage of
the brain caused by excessive drinking,
but advised a post mOrtem examination.
Justice of the Peace Dana T Smith,
acting as coroner, on being notified de-
cided to hold an inquest on next Thurs
day at 10 o'clock
Owing to the character of the neigh
borhood in which the American House is
located, the authorities will make thor
Ough investigation. There were reports
yesterday that Segerstrand's loss of rea-
son and subsequent death were the re-
istered to him. This theory is held by
some of the officers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-12-08
MAINLAND GETS
No Information
Witnesses in Oil Suit Refuse to
Testify on Advice of
Counsel.

Little Roadway has been made by Fred
McGurrin. attorney for William L. Want
land, in his efforts to obtain informa-
ton from the officers of the Salt Lake
& Pittsburg Oil company. preliminary to
the trial of Wantlands suit to gain pos
session of stock in the oil company of a
present value of about S1.W0O00. Off
GERS of the oil company were subpoenaed
to appear before Judge Dana 7. Smith,
acting as referee, and were questioned by
Mr.. McGurrin.
on the advice of Judge Andrew HOwat,
these witnesses refused to answer, de-
claring that they would give their tes-
timony when the case was called in the
district court. After labOring for long
time yesterday afternoon to extract in
formation from J. Heber Richards, sec
rotary of the Salt Lake & Pittsburg
company, Attorney McGurrin at last gave
up the contest in disgust, secured a con
unuance for TWO weeks and will APP
ply to the district court for an order
compelling the unwilling witness TO an
swer to his questions before the refe-
Mr.. Wantland asserts that he controlled
some of the oil lands at PromOntOry
now owned by the company and that
he is entitled to about one-fifth of the
shares in the corporation
His claim is declared baseless by the
officers of the company. 1t is alleged
that Mr. Wantland owned some land near
Sdltair, and that he entered into negO-
tiations with c. z. Gable and +. T.
Brockman, two of the incorporators of
the company, for the transfer of this
land to the corporation. 1t is asserted
that nothing came of these negotiations.
Those subpOenaed to appear before
Referee Smith were: r. T. Brockman,
vice president; A. T. Taylor, chairman of
the executive committee; j. Heber Rich
ards, secretary, and c. F. Gable.
Acting on the advice of counsel, Messrs.
Gable and Brockman paid no attention to
the subpoenas and went east. But
Messrs Taylor and Richards submitted
to examination.
In questioning Mr.. Taylor. one of the
first witnesses examined, Attorney Nc
Gurrin met with some success until Judge
Howat advised the witness to refuse to
answer all questions. Then followed a
sefies of interrogations, to which the re-
Spouse was:
81 refuse to answer, on advice of coun-
sell"
This was repeated when Secretary Rich
ards was placed on the stand. Mr.. Rich
ards gave his name and admitted that
he was secretary of the company, but to
every other question gave the formal re-
ply advised by his attorney.
firing of this fruitless quest. Mr.. Me-
GurTin at last asked for a continuance
He will go before the district court du-
ring the week and ask for an order COM
pelling the witnesses to respond to ques-
tons before Referee Smith.