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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
New Ser1eS-VOl. XVIII. NoH3

IF the National Capital were 70
capitulate before the forces of intol-
erahce and fanaticism it would be on
~ question Of time when the whole
country would fall a victim to these
laise prophets Of temperance. Then
we would lose, as experts have an
proxlmately estimated, over 5000 600
ooo annually, which the liuuor trade
Is now paying, namely $4,000, 600
10 the United States Government in
taxes, $11O,OO0,OOO to the States in
Incense fees, 1925, 5000 600 to labor
@'V'ooo'ooO to the farmerssand s27-
ooo'ooo to miscellaneous expenses
ana while 1 am giving figures 7 might
as well add that prohibition would de.
stroy s6O0,OOO,OOO in capital which
'he dlstillers, brewers and wine grow
ers have invested in machinery and
buildings, and, besides, throw over
oooo,o00 men out Of work, upon which
no less than two million and a half
or others are dependent, not to sneak
or the hundreds Of thousands of small,
tradesmen who now live on the patron
age of thses millions or Of the manv
ahliated trades which would be most
seriously affected."-Cor. n. and c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
RIOT OVER ROOSEVELT Static,
Democrats of Texas Town Oh;ec,e,l
To its Presence.

fort Worth, Texas. Aug 16.-Wor6
reached here today from Brownfield.
In larry county, far West Texas. that
residents there on Thursday erected
ilfe.size statute of President Roose-
welt after a street fight in which 80
shots were fired. One person was
Killed and nine others were wounded
The statute represents Mr.. Roosevelt,
III huntlng costume and stands in the
town square.
Brownfield is 100 miles from the
nearest railroad, the Texas Pacific
Its population is 1900 composed large.
~ or cattlemen, cowboys and planters
Inc erection of the statue was Wig
orously opposed by Democrats ana
some Republicans, but it had already
been ordered from Denver by citi.
zen's committee, which refused to turn,
from It's plans. The unvei!ing was op-
posed because it was pointed out that
Roosevelt was still President and he.
cause the Democrats wanted a Rrvan
statue on the opposite side of the
square, and the town could not af.
ford both statues.
Efforts were made to steal the stat.
ue, and it was buried for a week.
When the ceremonies took place on
Thursday band of cowboys made a
rush ard met determined crowd.
Revolvers, clubs and fists were freely
used, but the statue was not disturb
ed.
After the riot a mass meeting was
held at which a compromise was ef-
fected whereby it was agreed that
should Bryan be elected his statute.
should be placed near that Of Roose-
Welt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

Springfield, H., Aug. 16.--At a con-
ference In the Governors office this
afternoon steps were taken to notify
the negro residents of the .ourban
districts to come into the State arsen-
tai for the night. The scattered set
Elements extending around the out
skirts Of the city present too great a
field for even the big body OF troops
here now. 1t was the idea Of the mill
tary authorities that ne most effec-
tive work could be done with the dam
ger spots restricted as much as pos
sible. Another factor in this connect
lon was the large number Of warn
ings Of impending trouble. At all the
police stations word was received that
attacks were organizing by lawless
persons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
TALKED SO MILES.


& Paris. August 15.-The naval lieu.
tenants. Colin. Jeance and Mercier.
the inventor Of a wireless telephone ap-
paratus which recent tests have shown
TO be superior to anything existent,
achieved remarkable success with
their instrument yesterday. commun-
seating with the wireless station at
Raz &c Zin. department OF Finlstere.
a distance Of about $40 miles. The
transmitted words were somewhat
faint but could be plainly distinguish
ed. and the officers are confident that
they can make great improvements
In the apparatus. which Ia the work
OF only four months. enabling the ex-
change Of conversation up to 500
miles.
Lieut.. Colin. who Il well-known
wireless expert. II now superintending
the installation OF an improved and
more powerful plant. making possible
the transmission OF dispatches be-
tween Paris and New York.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
SUMTER. s. c.. WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10 1ooa

given by Col. Wells, Fifth Infantry, in
command, to "disperse." With reluc-
tance, some Of the members of the
mob began to back away.
The first volley fired by the troops
was over the heads of the rioters
Then followed two volleys aimed low
and a number Of rioters were struck
In the legs. The rioters then quickly
dispersed and hung around in small
groups.
After riddling the bdy the negro
with bullets the mob strung him to
the stump Of tree trunk. Then the
mob danced around and went wild
with glee. Their cries were fearful
to hear.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
BASEBALL AT HAGOOD.
An Amateur Club That Has Made q
Fine Record This Season

Hagood, Aug. 15.-The baseball
season at Hagood this summer has
been fairly successful. The team is
composed strictly Of Hagood boys.
with the exception of catcher.
The team has played nine games
SO far. and have won five, lost three
and tied one.
The following is a summary of the
games:
Hagood s, Wedgefield 2.
Hagood 0, Wedgefield 1.
Hagood 2, Wedgefeld 1.
Hagood 2, Camden 4.
Hagood II, Long Branch 2.
Hagood 6, Fort Motto 6.
Hagood 10, Fort Motto 1.
Hagood 5, Pine Creek 2.
Hagood 4, Dalzell Z.
The team expects to play Dalzeu.
at Hagod Tuesday, and go to Rose
Hill on Thursday for series Of
games.
AoifN poiNSiS, liiS lOCdl Is
one of the headest pitchers in the
game. He has splendid head work
and control The second pitcher Is
Ozburne Sanders, who is going to,
make a crackerjack. He has a good
curve and plenty of speed. He hasn't
got the head work or control OF
Frank Sanders. The team feels more,
confident of victory when Frank is in
the box On second there is Craw-
for' Sanders, and everything that goes
In his territory is certain to be taken
in. Behind the bat is Hooks" Jones.
who is always in the game from start
TO finish. Trippett on short plays
beautiful ball.
The following is the lineup Of the
team:
Hooks" Jones, c: Frank Sanders.
p; Walter Lenoir, 1b; Crawford San
ders 2b; Boggan Trippett, ss; Gall
lard Rembert, 3b; Ozburne Sanders.
RI; Eugene James, cf: Robert Moore.
If; Stoney Sanders, scorer; Mr.. A. K.
Sanders, umpire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
WEEKLY WEATHER BULLETIN.
For the Week Ending August II, 1908

Columbia Aug. 1S.-The weather
conditions were generally unfavOrable
during the week owing to excessive
heat and the almost general absence
Of rain. The sunshine was normal,
or above.
The mean temperature was normal
along the cost and above the normal
In the Interior the greatest departures
having occurred in the central coun-
ties. The daily maximum tempera-
lures were in the nineties in every
part OF the State during the greater
portion OF the week; the daily min
imum temperatures were generally in
the seventies except early in the week
when few nights were comparative
ly cool I'm the northeastern and north
western portions. The extremes were
63 degrees at Liberty on the 18th.
and 100 degrees at Newberry on the
18th.
The precipitation was very light
having been confined to scattert d
showers I'm the coast regions on from
one to three days. Trace Of rain fell
In the interior on several days. and
probably beneficial rains locally on the
10th. This was the driest week Of the
season. Rain Is needed generally in
the central and western counties and
locally I'm the eastern counties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
THE STATEBURG MEETING
DIR. Knapp's Address, Large Crowd
at Gen. Sumter Memorial Acad.
emy.

The meeting held at the Gen. Sum-
ter Memorial Academy yesterday COM
memorative Of the Inauguration of
farm demonstration work, in connec-
ton with the school, by the United
States Department Of Agriculture was
attended by a large and interested
crowd Of representative farmers and
other citizens. The number present
was Conservatory estimated at four
hundred. A majority of those pres
ent came, Of course, from the immc-
diate vicinity Of Stateburg, but there
We're quite number from other Sec
tions of Sumter county and from Lee
and other counties.
The speech Of the day was made by
DR.. Knapp, who will have charge of
the farm demonstration work in the
South. His address was largely ex-
planatory Of the work that is now
being inaugurated in this section,
ard gave his audience clear idea OF
what the department hopes to accom-
plish in the improvement of farm
methods and management by the CO.
operation Of the progressive farmers
OF the South. This practical instruc-
ton is to be carried on by means of
experimental farms in various Sec
tions Of the State 20 be conducted un-
der the direction of agents Of the
bureau Of Nplant industry, who will
give instruction and advice to those
who undertake to conduct the farms
DR.. Knapp's speech was helpful, in
structive and so throughly interesting
tha tthe impression made will be last
ing, and an inspiration to al! who
heard him.
A platform had been erected on the
left Of the academy for the speakers
The Darlington orchestra with a cho-
rus Of young ladies' furnished delight
full music.
The exercises were opened with the
VI AIHeTlCd DN the cnOruS
Maj. Marion Noise delivered an ad-
dress of welcome, taking occasion to
pay high tribute to DR.. Knapp. He
introduced Col. E. ]. Watson as pre-
siding officer Of the OCCASION Col
Watson made a brief address, which
was received with applause. and then
introduced DR.. Knapp.
DR.. c. s. Mitchell was then intro
duced, his address being followed with
song, God Bless Our Native Land"
by chorus Of young ladies and gen.
tlemen.
Prof. w. H. Hand, the well-known
high school leader, was the fourth and
last speaker.
After few remarks by Mai. Noise
the exercises Of the day were brought
to close by music.
At 8 o'clock a picnic dinner was
served under the trees on the CAM
pus.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
ARMY OFFICER STAYS PUB.
Usher.

Bayside, L. l., August 15.-Capt.
Peter COnover Hains Jr., y. s. A., son
OF Brig. Gen. Peter Conover Hains, L.
;. A. retired, fired five bullets from a
revolver In VIM. T.. Annis, of New
York, owner and publisher of Bur-
Mclntosh's Monthly and other maga-
zines, late today on the landing stage
or the Bayside Yacht Club, Flushing,
and Annis. whom Capt. Hains brother
mad accused Of having been improper
ly attentive to the CAPTAINS wife
died in the Flushing Hospital few
hours after the shooting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
THREE MILLS RESUME.
The Orr. Cox and BrCgOn Mills, at
Anderson Running Again.

Anderson, August 1.-THE Orr.
Cox and Brogon Cotton Mills, which
closed down on August 1 to allow
their employees a vacation. and in or
der that some machinery might be.
repaired, and in order that other i'm
provcments might be made resumed
operations this morning. There was
no scarcity Of labor on hand when the
whistles blew today and the opera
tives seem glad to be back at work
again.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

Springfield, ILL.,, August 15.-With
one more victim tonight to the roll Of
fatally injured in the race riots which
began here last night, Springfield
spent the night in anxiety. Apprehen-
sion of more serious trouble was mod
flied but not stilled by the presence
OF $500 National Guardsmen from
various parts of the State under COM
mand Of Major Gen. Young, I. n. G..
Tonight's victim of race prejudice
was an aged negro, William Donigan.
Donigan was a cobbler, and respected
as simple and inoffenseive citizen.
His shop was within two blocks of
the State Capitol. Tonight in the abb
sence Of patrol moh set fire to the
shop and the venerable negro was
compelled by the smoke to run into
the street. His appearance was great
ed by aShOwer of stones and sticks,
and as hs staggered under the fusi-
lade he was seized and his throat cut.
A rope was then run through the
wound and the victim bound to a
tree. There he was found later un-
conscious and all but dead. DR.. Tut
tie. who dressed the wound, reported
that death was a matter Of hours. A
witness to the firing Of the shot turn
ed In an alarm. but when the firemen
appeared the blaze was out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
Death List of Riot Increases

Springfield. Ill. Aug. 16.-Two deaths
from injuries suffered In previous mob
fights. the attempted cutting Of the
fire alarm wires, the exoneration OF
Private J. b. Keith. Company A, First
Illinois infantry. by a court OF inquiry
for the killing Of Earl Nelson at Kan
kakee yesterday and the pursuit of a
mob by guardsmen were the chief de-
velopments today in the race war in
Springfield.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

y Prom the Atlanta Constitution.
savsnnah's city treasury will suffe,
nothing a. the result Of Georgia's pro-
,hibition law.
The process 10 simple one.
The city has issued an edict prohi-
biting the opening of blind tigers" on
gsundayi
But a. for week days Il Is the city
that Is blind and not the tigers.
Except that once every six months
the city wakes up. summons the al
legged sysless ones into Recorders
Court. sxtracts from each 500. and
Ssnds them on their way rejoicing in
4nothsr half years immunity.
By this process the city treasury is
snricdsd TO the extent of $4,000 q
ysar--shs sum thought to have been
iost - the result of prohibition-s
sem now become the price of open
FlDd dsaAnt iawlsssness.
II must Do said to savannah's credit
that the city made apparently. an hon
80 sRort TO ENFORCE the law. Blind tiger
proprissors we're arrested and brought
into court with seemingly unquestion-
able evidence. There was no noticsa-
's isbtsy about prosecution. and
5et pstit juriss came back promptly
With smphatic verdicts Of mot guilty" !"
And 20 the question arose. II juries
WIN net convict. u public sentiment will
telesate. why should not the city have
tes srsewhIls revenue |?
n savannah has answered by proceed
iss to collect Il.
Batch No. I. Improved and Recog-
nised Order OF Blind Tigers. ninety
three In number has Just been hailed
INF court. leaving 800 each-ss. 400
fot the city tressury.-and there are
"a hundred others yet to come. NJ
An Interesting condition this which
confronts Georgia with the most
stringent prohibition law yet adopted
by any state.
A condition Of lawiessness absolute.
recognized and licensed by municipal
/, government
But what about Il?
In there any hand that VIII or can
be raised to stay itY
Or will Il thrive and grow until
unressrained example has spread
Infection too the communities OF teh
state?
An economic problem OF deep In
sricacy here presents itself.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

An advertisement of nursing
bottle printed in Canadian newspa-
per concluded with the following:
"When the baby is done drinking it
must be unscrewed and laid in q cool
place under a tap. II the baby does not
thrive on fresh milk, 1t should be boil
ed.-Manchester Union.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

NAV, what's paw dion down
IN the basement? Patching ue the ice
box?' mo. dear; putting new wire
In the screen doors" How do Won
Know "8y the language he is using.
Tribune.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

During the recent uprising in the
South of France the Minister OF the
interior telegraphed to the chief OF
police in Southern town. Arrest the
rioters. What are YOU waiting for?'
Back came the succinct reply, II am
waiting until they let me go."-The
Circle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
YANKEES SLAUGHTER NEGROES
BLOODY RACE RIOTS IN IL.
LINOlS

Springfield, the Capital, in the Grasp
OF IAwless MOb-An Assault Oh
White Woman Cause Of TrOublc--
Mob Burns Negro Houses and Kill
Unoncnsive NegrOcs-TrOOps Called
Out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
COOLER WEATHER.
Pleasant Prophecy by the Weather
Man in Washington.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE weather
bureau announces that cooler wealth
or will be experienced during the
next two or three days from the
Mississippi valley to the Atlantic
coast. In the Atlantic States cooler
weather will Set In about Tuesday
night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

Chill is now exporting nitrate at
the rate of over 100000 tons a year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

Prom the Atlanta Constitution.
savsnnah's city treasury will suffer
nothing a. the result of Georgia's pro-
hjbition law.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
MINING NOTES.

At the annual meeting of the stockholders . n,
North Butte Extension Copper Mining Company.
heid in Phoenix. Ariz, W. T Van BTunt
elected PRESIDENT Of the company, and the othe-
officers Wera also reelected 4 new map Of tFq
property was presented 10 the stockholders by tha
engineer i'll charge. John A Ryan. which shows
eight surface veins. No is $40 feet north Of RS
shaft; No. IS so feet north ard is p feet wids
al the surface. half foot wider than the Ne
vein; No IS y feet south, and j. the celebrated
throush the entire properly This vein has been
70 pc "a rect Wide ~ the roof OF the crossct anu
IS feet wide az the noor. No. = is new vein. y
the Berlin. the Gustavus and a branch of IL
Rainbow lode. The annual report shows that tbs
such stase that shipments of rtcb silver or9
Sel S2q 9e adF 1 al 04fs 1S 1S 5hs Ea 5s oS 3 @
Butte and Superior property. which sd1olns the
o IN sver Pn bsf5r 5s Se Ts' sos ne r 70 IL
and all machinery will be operated by electricity
The annual meeting OF the stockholders os ths
Penn Wyoming Copper Company was held las;
Thursday when the accounts TO December 81 Iass
were submitted and approved z N Cooo. ths
president. IN submitting tho accounts stated thaI
the company had paid or the whole OF rs tn5eoted
ness. and that during the preceding twelve months
IL had buit completed the large concentrating
mill. having double the capacity Of the Cd r...I
and had erected a new hrepro0f concrete ana stTs
addton TO its water power plant the company aas
installed an add.ti9nai steam power turbine pan:
completed it's railroad forty-six miles Ions. cor
Meeting EncampuenJ with the Union Pacific nam
line at Walcott The question Of consolidating tle
stock OF the company into shares or Ao sac' 81 ~
stead OF s.. at present. was submitted aIl1 1-
cussed. II deemed advisable that this shoulA
be DONE and the question was raised as 20 tne PES
method TO carry this into effect from lesa- po1I
OF view. II was resolved that the executive oosEd
be nominated TO consider the question WITH tne
company's counsel. with view or carrying "a a.
Into effect rapidly possible Ihs rclIlhs -
rectorS were then reelected
The Little Florence lease, OF Golddeld, which
struck high grade late last May. reports a net
production up to the closing OF the books Decen
Der Is OF sSa2 ca, out OF which 10000 was pao ~
dividends on December IS. on tho day - -
report was flied. the lease had shipped over S"9e"
OF ore, from which II had not received returns
The lease has about another two months 20 ISsr-f
and II is expected that another Soooo or ore W.
be taken out The present owners expect 20 ~ -.
out 81 TOoO OF ore before tho expiration OF 80
lease although the strike will probably Guy ~ -.
estimate down Most OF the ore runs over AO" -
the ton IN gold values.
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
TOPICS OF THE STREET.

FOREIGN TRADING-Foreigu houses were seH-
i'll this market to the amount OF about 5000
shares. the sales including An.aganated Copper.
Anaconda. United States Steel common. the daTrf-
stocks, Atehison and Reading American
stocks in London were weak. but showed some i'm
provement IN the cJro trading The general mar
ket vas depressed and coEsois were lower. Rio
TintO broke sharply. going under the low level Q;
November
DIVIDEND DECLARED directors OF ths
Consolidated Cotton Duck Company have declared
the regular serni-annuai dividend Of per ceur.
payable April I.
DIVIDEND ACTION POSTPONED direc-
tors OF the National Railroad Company of Mexico
have decided to postpone action on the preferred
stock dividend. because Of the pending negotiations
FOX merger with the Mexican Central The divi-
dend has been fully earned. Il is said.
MECHANICS AND TRADERS TO REDUCE
CAPITAL.-A special meeting OF the STOCKHOLDERS
of the Mechanics and Traders Bank Will be held
on March ;. for the purpose OF voting prep
ostion 10 reduce its capital stock from 1000 900
10 $1,000. 600
GREAT NORTHERN IRON ORE DIVIDEND
The trustees OF the Great Northern Iron Oce Prop
critics have directed distribution of 81 share
on March Is 70 holders Of permanent certificates
of beneficial interest of record thar date. Books
close February % and reopen March J..
STEEL EARNINCiS.-The earnings Of tie United
States Steel Corporation for January under
stood 10 have been about the same as those lor
December. An improvement this month is looked
for The March earnings, il = expected. vii r.
larger than the earnings for any Of the three pre-
ceding months Manufacturers report Tnoderats
irnprov emenr in the industry.
REFINED SUGARS LOWER-Ths American
Sugar Refining Company. the National Sugar Re
finins Company and A7bucHIs Brothers have re-
ducs'i their list prices FOR refined sugar 10 points
40 cents. net. less pe- cent fo- cash for hns
gTauulated The Federal Sugar Refining Company
lowered its list prices . points 10 465 cents net
less per cent for cash. for fine granulated.
STOCK EXCHANGE RJIINtf--TLe New York
Stock Exchange COMMITTEES securities rules that
either the bonds or Controllers receipts for New
York City Ar per cent corporate stock og 1857 and
az per cent assessment bonds of 19t7 listed Jaau
AIRY 2S. may be delivered transactions In said
stocks
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
GOVERNMENT BONDS

The following shows yesterdays closing quota
.so-, for government bonds compared with Satur-
days:
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
OUTSIDE SECURITIES.

In the market for outside securities while fair
business was transacted prices continued TO sho"
more mr. legs irreeuIar!ty In the early speculation
some firnness was manifested in spots. due prln-
cipally to inside buying but toward midday prices
we've inclined 10 react under light selling pressure
a further cut in the price OF copper metal stirnC-
lated some selling in that direction. which caused a
somewhat heavy tone in the mining list Goidflehi
T,aisv was conspicuously strong on active buying
oIdaeld Consolidated on the other hand, easeG off
fractionaIiy. Cunbcrlaud-Eiy and Nevada Con-
solidated continued to lead but ran off from = 10
~ Butte Coalition was down q, Greene-Cananea
a. uhfIe small fractional losses were recorded else
where in this list. Havana Tobacco preferred ana
Commercial preferred vera reactioRary- Standard
OIL fell ) points. notwithstanding the usual divl-
dend Bonds were duh and heavy
New-York tribune., 1908-02-18
CONSOLIDATED EXCHANGE SALES.

STOCKS.