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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-03
ANDREWS VS.. JACKsoN.N
Columbia Negro Editor Eats His
Words Rather Than Stand Trial for
Libel.

The libel suit instituted against
Green Jackson, editor of the Southern
Sun, a negro paper published in CO.
lumbia. by w. T. Andrews, editor of
the Defender. of this city, for alleged
criminal libel, has been settled out of
court. Jackson having agreed to apol-
ogize and retract and to pay all the
costs of the case. In pursuance of
this agreement the following retrac-
ton has been published in the Colum-
bia State. which Is about as complete
and thorough exhibition OF
word eating as can be found:i
Columbia, s. c.. March 26, 1909.
To the Public:
In the issue Of The Southern Sun,
newspaper published in the city of
Columbia. dated August Is. 1908, !
wrote an editorial under the caption
"And Bill Andrews.' ih which editor
ial I made statementA and expressed
opinions seriously edkcting on the
character and personal integrity of
w. T. Andrews Of Sumter, S. C.
I declare now without reservation
that the charges. statements. insinua-
tions and opinions expressed In the
said editorial which in any way re-
fiected- on the honesty or questioned
the integrity Of w. T. Andrews were
written under a misapprehension of
the facts and are without foundation
whatsoever In fact, and In publishing
such statements. charges. insinuations
and opinions I have wronged the said
w. T. Andrews. and do now publicly
repudiate and retract every utterance
In the said editorial which reflected
or tended to reflect upon his charac-
ter. and do not wish any person to
believe any statement. charge, opin-
ion or insinuation against the honesty
or integrity Of w. T. Andrews, con-
tained In the said editorial.
make this apology and retraction
after mature deliberation. fully real
ising the wrong / have done to w. T..
Andrews. and the duty which owe
to him to make amends, and I in
tend that this apology shall be as full.
ample and thorough as it IL possible
for any apology and retractson to be.
(Signed) GREEN JACKSON.
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SERvIl Is COERCEo.
sURRENDERS COMPLETELY TO
DEMANDS OF EUROPE.
Forced To Accept Conditions-Ser,ia
Government, Though Not Informed
OF Terms, Agrees TO Plan I'm Prin-
ciple.

Belgrade. March 2s.-Servia has
surrendered completely to the de-
mands Of Europe.
The Intervention Of the powers
with respect to the controversy be-
tween Servia and Austria Hungary
will be made clear to the Servian gov
ernment tomorrow. when the Russian
minister will have received instruc-
tions from st. Petersburg.
1t was the intention Of the repre-
sentatives of Great Britain. France
Russia and Italy to inform the Ser
Wan government this afternoon of
the recognition by the powers Of the
annexation of Bosnia and Herzego-
vina by Austria-Hungary and to ad-
wise Servia to accept the settlement.
Notwithstanding. however, that this
action has not yet been taken. Ser
via has accepted the plan in principle
and many reservlsts have already
been discharged.
The settlement apparently has not
met with popular APPROVAL. for the vol
unteers. while returning from mill
tary exercises under regular officers,
were the objects Of ridicule as they
passed through the streets today with
bayonets fixed and the band playing.
M. Milovanovics. minister Of for
eign affairs. In explanation of servia's
attitude. says that the formula pro-
poed by Great Britain and approved
ny Austria IL acceptable to Servia be-
cause 1t does not contain anything
compromising to Great Britain, any
thing that would impugn the national
honor. tett
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-03
SIMS REGAINs HIS LIBERTY.
Crecnyiile Man. Given 20 Years for
Manslaughter. Goes Free.

Greenville. March 30.--Columbus
Sims, who was convicted of man
slaughter at the January term OF
court I'm 1908. and sentenced to
twenty years i'm the penitentiary, and
who was recently granted new trial
by the Supreme Court. was released
on bail today Solicitor Bonham says
that he Will probably not try Sims
again, as the only evidence he has
against him is that on which he CON
victed him on before. The Supreme
Court has declared this insufficient
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-03

San Francisco. March 2s.-Follow-
Inc the arfest yesterday OF three Uni.
ted Railways ofncers and five other
prssonsrs 10 connection with the al
legsd theft Of Jury lists. found In the
emes OF Patrick Calhopa. president OF
the United Rsilwsys now on trial for
alleIsed bribery. Frank ,. Murph. as
slstf'nt counsel for Abraham Ruet.
vas taken into custody today. &
T,oss arrested are william Abbott.
nttant general counsel for the Uni
- Railways; Jos. H. Hand,on. claim
oGeft fQr. the street railway company:
x.utlssr Brown. head OF the street
vnillcad detectives; Rex N. Hamiin.
privsts secretary to William J. Burns:
Al Mckinley. alleged cohndsntiai en-
peeys of the street railway wnliam
=. ('orbin. said to b. former agent for
Rusf; Jsremiah voas wormer. . rail-
roef detective. and n. A. Platte. at
ssehsd 10 the district attorneys once.
Abbott and Murphy are charged
vit1 having received stolen goods and
~ th~ others with grand larceny.
Han dion. Brown. Abbott and Murphy
wer'' rslsaaed on ball provided by an
agest Of the railroad company.
Prom laat nirht until tonight. the
emcss Of Patrick Calhoun and his
sesai star wero In charge Of Detective
nurns' men. who were armed with q
search wnrrant Issued by Police
Judge Deaiy. calling for papers alleg-
I'd 20 have been stolen from the once
Of me district attorney. The search
was begun after the occupants. the
attorneys associated In the defense Of
Calhoun. had refused tho detectives
admission and the glass doors had
bssn broken In. The work Of looking
ovsr the papers found In the rooms
VA nnished tonight after two safes
niled with papers had been forced
open.
S" w. "eScneo ~ Cei~
houn personally.
This search 10 made under = bogus
warrant and Ii designed only to per-
NIT them to look at our private pa
psrs." said Calhoun tonight.
Documents found In Caihoun's Of
nee fully juutify our proceedings" {"
said Detective Burns. I'VE were look
ing for copies of our records and pa
pers In connection with the various
cases and found what We sought. The
confessions and the papers we found
are proof of the bribery of my men
BY the Calhoun interests"
caihoun's trial will enter ON It's
18th week tomorrow with six sworn
Jurors and Ave temporarily passed.
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llaEsTs IN CRAFT CASES.
DISTRICT ATTORNEYS CoNFI-
DENTAL MAN CONFEssEs.
Reet Hanalin Admits Having Stolen
Ard Secretly Transcribed Doc,s-
nNnts Of Value to tie Defence from
Detectivc Burns-All the Prisoners
70 Held for Conspiracy.

San Francisco. March 2I.--Fiye
men were arrested this afternoon and
locked In separate cells In the city
prison. accused of conspiring to Sc
cure confidential records and tran
script OF evidence OF value to the de-
Tense In the graft cases from the pri-
vate ofi,ces az the district attorney.
Tie men arrested are: Reed n.
Hariin. confidential employee Of Dis
trict Attorney Langdon. and for two
years private secretary to Detective
VIM ,. Burma; A. L. Mckinley. VIVA.
CHrfin. Il. A. Platt and Jos Van
WoFmer. After his arrest Hamlin
brote down and made a COMES sion of
M part In the affair. He was the
oniy man IN the district attorn sys Of
nee who possessed a key to Burns
desh and also the combination to the
cafe II II alleged that Hamlii,. for a
coniideraticn OF $500 month. has
osef' In the practice Of tranacribing
rscdrds and documents which he
thotiEht would be OF importance to
ths graft defense and turning them
over to Mckinley. who. l. declared.
TO have acted as go-between. About
two months ago Burns became sus-
picicos OF Hamlln. and since then ne
has- been allowed to handle nothing
Of Importance.
Platt - alleged to have sold reports
81 Investigations OF member of the
erand jury panels In the graft cases.
and the others are said to be impli-
catsd q Intermediates in the mat
tsr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-03

The Addresses Of Col. Jeweil and
MAJ. Lewis Heard by Many Wood
mon.

From Daily Item. March 80.
Not less than two hundred Wood
men and quite a number OF ladies'
attended the public meeting OF, Holly
wood Camp in the Court House last
night 10 hear addresses by Col. b. w.
Jewell. of Omaha. Neb. Chairman Of
the Finance Committee woodmen of
the World. and Maj. e. b. Lewis. Of
Kinston. N. c.. Sovereign Manager.
Consul Commander J. A. Warren, of
Hollywood Camp presided over the
meeting.
Col. Jewell. the nrst speaker was
introduced by Past Consul Comman-
der c. n. Hurst. in cordial and fe-
licitous manner.
Col. Jewell. who was one of the or
ganises Of the order and to whose
finahciai ability and careful manage
ment the success and solidity of the
Woodmen Of the World IL largely
due. made . practical talk that was
full Of Information relative to the or
der. When he concluded his address
the woodmen Of Sumter had q better
and clearer understanding of the bus
iness end Of the order and the wise
and conservative methods that are
followed In caring for and conserv-
Ing the funds that are paid in by the
members than they have ever had be-
fore. The facts stated by Col. Je-
well were the best possible explana-
tion Of the wonderful growth of
woodcraft and of the fact that the
order is the strongest and greatest of
fraternal orders from a financial
point Of view.
Past Consul Commander 8. H. Ed
munds introduced Maj. e. b. Lewis.
MAI. Lewis made a brief and intsruc-
tive talk that was heard with atten-
tion and appreciation by the Wood
men.
Robert Lide. Esq. Of Orangeburg.
Sovereign Commander Of the Head
Camp of South Carolina, who was in
troduced by Consul Commander ]. A.
Warren. made a very happy speech.
welcoming Col. Jewell and Maj. Lewis
to South Carolina on behalf Of the
Head Camp and the 1900 woodmen
Of this Jurisdiction.
Col. Jewell and Mai Lewis left this
morning for Charlotte. where they
have an engagement to address a
meeting of Woodmen tonight.
During the stay in the city from
Sunday night until this morning they
were the recipients of much atten-
tion from local woodmen. who
did everything in their power to
make their visit to Sumter q pleasant
one.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-03
MAKES VALUABLE DISCOVERY.

Minnesota Scientist Works Out Meth
od OF Making Wood Pulp More
Productive.
Minneapolis, MINI. March 27.--A
method which Dean Geo. ID. Frank
forter. OF the College OF Chemistry OF
the University CT Minnesota, said to-
day he had discovered. and by which
10 " ciaimed that the United States
Will produce hundred times as
much wood pulp paper as was be-
iieved possible. Is causing interested
discussion hBre. IL Is certain that
the discovery means that every cord
of fibre will yield $40 on by-products
alone. and tina. most of the so per
cent OF trsa now wasted Will be
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-03

The patronage at the Simmons Ho-
tel at Camden has grown to such pro-
portions that In order to accommo-
date its guests a number of new
rooms will be have to be added. With
this in view the work Of building u
dozen or so more rooms has been
commenced. When completed it will
be very attractive place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-03
TARIFF DEADLOCK CONTINUES
Cannon COnfers With Taft About Sit.
uaton-Many Amendments to be
offered.

Washington. March 2S.-The tariff
situation in the house Is no nearer a
solution tonight than since the oppo-
sition to various schedules developed
among the Republicans several days
ago.
Speaker Cannon conferred with
President Taft at the White House
tonight regarding the situation, ana
the ways and means committee was
in session throughout the day. The
committee decided upon numerous
amendments, which 1t will offer to the
bill.
Representative Dwight, of New
York, the Republican whip, has been
instructed to have all the majority
members present on Thursday. This
Ia taken to mean either that a caucus
will be held to adopt plan with re-
gard to the consideration of the tariff
bill for amendment or that a rule will
be brought I'm to shut off further gem
eral debate.
The committee gave some consid-
Grafton to the paragraph on coffee to-
day. This and the paragraphs af-
fecting crude petroleum, free hides,
bituminous coal, lumber. and iron ore,
it is understood will be opened for
amendment by the proposed rule.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-03

The Hamilton Carhart Mill, in
Rock Hill. is now moving dirt and
preparing for the laying Of the foun-
dation Of new weave room 140 by
40 to accommodate about 400
looms. Mr.. Biberstein, Of Charlotte
is architect, and Capt A. d. Holler
will superintend the construction.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-04-03

The only reason woman doesn't
tell all she hears is because she has
-W- .--. M NH .-- tn.-Ln
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-15
Swallowing Reindeer.

Doctor doctor. Is swallowed a
reindeer
Choking violently and literally black
in the face, a negro boy rushed into
the Office Of throat specialist. His
small woolly head jerked frantically,
and his eyes rolled in anguish. 1t was
very evident that some Irritating sub
stance had lodged in his throat.
The specialist summoned his assist
ant
"Dr. Blank. here is young man who
says he has swallowed a reindeer"
"Nawsur," sputtered the patient, ut
weren't whole reindeer. 1t were Jess
his make and his horns"
The physicians removed the offend
ing object.
With long sigh of relief the picka-
ninny opened his eyes. His glance rest
ed on the instrument table.
"Yassur, dat's de reindeer"
1t was an Elks button.-Los Angeles
Times.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-15
Deeply Interested.


The play was one of Shakespeare's
tragedies. Mrs. Simmons and her little
boy, having been unable 10 secure
seats in the parquet. were we'll located
In the front row OF the first balcony.
whore they could sec better and hear
almost as we'll as II they had been
farther forward on tie main floor
Mrs. Simmons WIS agreeably surpris-
ed at the interest that Bobby appeared
to take in the somher drama. lie sat
leaning forward, With his elbows on
the cushioned railing IN front of him,
resting his head on his hands. deeply
absorbed. As the curtain went down
on the first act he Strengthened up.
"Wen, dear, how do you like shake
speare" asked his mother. Are you
enjoying the playT
Mamma" said Bobby with the air
Of one who has made a great discov-
cry, there are sixty-nine men here
that have got bald spots on top Of
their heads! I've counted 'em FIVE
times"
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-15

dnct menace. 1t seemed too bad that
this should be the end Of 1t all-all the
defenses he had raised for the girl of
his dead friend should be swept away
In an instant by a bit of folly.
what would be the natune of that
seQuest? he asked
1T would concern a certain alliance
might concern certain settlement"
che earl replied softly.
IF tha request were refused, what
would the consequences bew Pike
went ON, with lowered eyes, for he
would not trust himself to meet those
Of the nobleman.
Two years at least In prison for
the American"
Looks bad for-that American, chr
Pike inquired whimsically.
Lord Hawcastle stepped close to
him.
IF this fellow countryman of yours
were assured that the law would be
permitted to take its course If a favor
able answer to certain question were
not received In an hour within that
hotel. what, in your opinion, would
the answer beT'
Pike looked up from the letter he
was twisting in his hands. and his
thin shoulders took on a squarer atti-
tude. He looked his antagonist square
ly In the eye, but he did not raise the
tone Of his voioA
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-15
The Very Worst.

Clara with emotion) are
you sure you will always love me?
George feryently1-While life lasts,
my own.
Clara (suppressing tear)-George, If
trials and tribulations should come.
George (amazed)-My heart is yours
alone, my love, and always will b
Clara sobbing)-George, are you
sure, perfectly sure, that nothing
nothing at all-could cool your affec-
ton?
George thoroughly alarmed)-My
gracious! What's happened? Has
your father failed?
Clara (hysterically) Worse, far
worse!
George (much relieyed)-Tell me all,
my angel. | can bear 1t.
Clara with heroic effortl-George,
Pve-I've got "a boil coming-coming
on my nose.-London Tit-Bits
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-15

81 have observed 1t, If you refer to
the son Of Lord Hawcastle," answered
Won Grollerhagen gravely.
"Well, II / don't agree to that Iyanoff
goes to Siberia and you and to Jail"
Won Gsollerbagen looked at him
quickly.
"He threatens thsti What do you In
tend to DOR
II can't agree. There wouldn't be
any troubae to It II 1t was only me.
They could land me for two years or
twenty. But / can't do what they
want, even to let you and Ivanofr out
1t amt my money. All can do is to
hint that you get out right away.
Ivanoff can't go. They've got a ring
around this place"
You could get away, too, my
friend" said the German, watching
him softly. "You had not thought of
that?"
mo, sir, and I'm not going to think
Of 1t. But you
"As for me, shall 60" said Won
Grollerhagen, standing up.
swell, that's part Of the load Off my
mind haven't had the nerve to tell
that poor fellow IN there, though"
Won Grollerhagen motioned to Ri
biere.
"Appellez lie monsieur lap' he com
manded and pointed to the other door
Of the chamber. The man opened 1t
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-15

ut would depend a good deal on
which Of my countrymen you caught.
If it depended on the one l know best
he'd tell you he'd see you in hades
first"
For an instant the earl looked fixed
ly at Daniel, and his face went red
and white by turns. There was a dan
gerous flash In his eyes, and be step
ped a trif1e closer and half raised
his walking stick. Then, with a NUT
tered oath, he dropped 1t, picked up
his hat from the bench where be had
thrown 1t and walked to the hotel
steps
You have an hour" be said, menac-
ingly turning. 'At the end Of that
time-we will know what to do"
Daniel must have stood there ten
minutes after HawcastIe had gone,
and the twilight came down and envel-
oped him with its softness. AS the
lights came out here and there he turn
ed and looked over at the windows of
Won Grollerhagen's suit and noted the
shadow still on the window blind.
Looks to me like docs in this thing
and ought to be told" he murmured.
He found his way slowly across the
grass and up the steps and in another
moment tapped upon the door of the
Germans rooms. The door was opened
by Ribiere, who informed him that
Won Grollerhagen was dressing. He
found his friend adjusting his white
cravat before u mirror.
Within five minutes he had acquaint-
ed the other with all that had passed
and had received a smile In return.
Won Grollerhagen refused to take the
matter seriously.
"Poufr' he said. "Sureiy you can
trust this Lord Hawcastle not to men,
ton it. He must know that the oonse-
quences for you as well as for me
would be, to say the least disastrous.
Surely you made that clear to him"
Daniel smiled gently.
NO" he answered grimly. "He made
1t clear to me. Two years in jail. and
If l don't make up my mind in fifty
minutes from now to do what he
wants me to do
what is 1t that he wants you to
dor asked the German.
1.-THE young lady's father trusted me
to look after her, and II / won't prom
ise to let her pay f150O00 for that
well, you've seen it around here,
haven't your
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-15

my dear Pike" began the latter,
there is a certain question:
II said l would not discuss that with
you. l meant what l said," observed
Daniel quietly.
This is another question:. went on
the other, needless of the warning or
at least unaffected by it
Late this afternoon l developed a
great anxiety concerning the penalty
prescribed by Italian law for those for
tunate and impulsive individuals who
connive at the escape or concealment
of certain unfortunates who are want
ed by the police"
Daniel looked at him, with smile.
80 you're all worked up about that,
are you" Hawcastle glared at him,
but went on.
$50 deeply that l ascertained the
penalty for it. For the person whose
kind heart has so betrayed him the
penalty is two years in prison. and
Italian prisons, I am credibly informed,
are-unpleasant."
Pike ruminated and folded his letter.
Being in jail amt much like an
Elks' carnival" he observed.
Even a citizen of your admira BILE
country could not escape If his COM
plicity were proved-if he were caught
In the act. I will he plain with you"
These last words had an ominous
note. LET us imagine that q badly
wanted man appeared upon the per-
COLA here and made an appeal to one
of your countrymen who, for the pur-
poses of argument. is at work upon
this car. Say that the too amiable
American conceals the fugitive under
the automobile and afterward, with
the connivance of a friend, deceives
the officers of the law and shelters the
criminal. say, IN room of that lower
suit there
He looked about in the growing twi-
light and pointed dramatically to the
window. Pike, now thoroughly inter
ested and with his pulse beating a
rapid tattoo, followed his finger The
earl went on:
Imagine, for instance, that the shad-
ow which appears upon that curtain
were that Of the wanted man. Would
you not agree then to q reasonable re-
quest7"
Daniel swallowed painfully, for he
saw in some manner that that sway
ing window curtain which had caught
his eye an hour ago had held a dis
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-15
Bankrupt Petition for Discharge

IN the matter of George (. wilson,
bankrupt in bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale. Judge OF the Dis
trict Court Of the United States for the District
of Maine.
George f. Wilson of Mad son, in the
county Of Somerset, and state OF Maine in said
District, respectfully represents hat on the
3fd day OF April, last past. he duly sd
Judged bankrupt under the Acts OF Congress
relating TO Bankruptcy; that he has duly surren-
dered all his property and rights of property
and has fully complied with all the requirements
OF said Acts and of the orders of Court touching
his bankruptcy
Wherefore eprays that he may be decreed by
the Court to have a full discharge from all debts
provable against his estate under said bank
ruptcy Acts, except such debts are excepted
by law from such discharge.
Dated this 18th day of July. A. d. 1909
GeOrge L. Milsnu. EankIunt.
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-15
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.

DISTRICT OF MAINE. IS
On this 10th day of July, A. D. 1909 on
reading the foregoing petition, it is
Ordered by the Court. that hearing he has
upon the same on the 30th day of July, A.
ID. 1909, before said Court at Portland, in saic
District, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon; and that
notice thereof be published in The Somerset
Reporter, newspaper printed in said District
and that all known creditors, and other per.
sons in interest, may appear at the said
time and place. and show cause if any they
have, why the prayer of said petitioner should
not be granted.
And il is further ordered by the Court, that
the clerk shall send by mail TO all known credi.
tors copies of said petition and this order ad
dressed to them at their places OF residence az
stated.
Witness the Honorable Clarence Hale, Judg,
of said Court. and the seal thereof at Port
land, in said District, on the 10th day o.
July, A. d. 1908.
IL. ST. JAMES f. HEWEY, Clerk
A true copy OF petition and order thereon
Attest LANES Il. HEXEY Clerk
The Somerset reporter., 1909-07-15
A Polished Rascal.

Mrs. Hansom-I understand, sir, that
you have secretly been making love to
my daughter, and l must forbid an ac.
quaintance begun In that way. You
should have seen me first.
Shrewd Madam, had l seen
you first should have forgotten your
daughter and fallen in love with you.
Mrs Hansom-Um. The informaity
of the proceedings was all l objected
to. Come with me. and | will intro
duce you to my husband.