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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21
SNEED KILLS AL BOYCE. JR.
Terrible Aftermath i'm Famous Fort
Worth Murder Case.

al Boyce. Jr, the young cattle man
whose elopment last October from
Fort Worth with the wife Of John BeaI
was shot to death last week. A
few moments later, Sneed, clad in
overalls, and hardly recognizable be-
cause of hairy growth of beard,
surrendered at the coroner's Jury.
and was formally charged with the
killing. Preliminary examination
was waived by the banker. and he
was ordered held to await the action
Sneed, Amarillo banker, was follow
ed by the detention of the couple in
Canada, the return of the woman to
Fort Worth and later the killing of
the young mans father by Sneed,
of the grand jury, which will convene
in regular session Monday.
Boyce, who recently returned from
Canada, was walking along one CT the
principal streets of Amarillo, when
Sneed advanced to the middle of the
street and opened fire with an auto
matte shotgun, firing three charges
Boyce fell in the doorway of a church
and died in a few minutes from the
effects Of thirty buckshot, which
struck him in the right side. Boyce's
aged mother and his two brothers
were on the scene in a few minutes.
In the meantime Sneed voluntarily
made his way to prison and submit
ted TO arrest. Besides the weapon
with which Boyce was killed. Sneed
was armed with two revolvers. He
announced to the newspaper men that
he had no statement to make
The disappearance Of Mrs. Sneed
from Fort Worth sanitarium last
fall was later followed by her deten-
ton with Boyce in Winnipeg. Mani
toba. Mutual friends brought about
reconciliation between the banker
and his wife, and Boyce was released
from custody after the couple had re-
turned to Fort Worth.
Boyce, Sr. was shot and killed in a
lobby of a Fort Worth hotel on Jam
uary 13 last. because Of remarks he
is alleged TO have made derogatory to
Mrs. Sneed. Sneed was tried for the
killing, but the jury was unable to
agree, and pending a second trial.
which is set for November II, he was
released under bond
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21
PROGRESS TOWARD PEACE.
Negotiations Proceed
ing FavOrably.

Ouchy. Switzerland, Sept. 49,
Pietro Bertolini. former minister Of
public works and one Of the dele
gates representing Italy at the Turco-
Italian peace negotiations in Switze--
land. described briefly today possibl-
ity of settlement satisfactory to
both Italy and Turkey being reached
THE negotiations" said Signor Ber-
tolini, ARE proceeding favorably, and
| hope they soon will be successfully
ended. l can not. however, discuss
the proposed terms. The Italian DEL
egates have full power to conclude
peace here in switzerland. The long
delay in the negotiations has been the
result of having in the earlier stages
to refer the more important questions
to headquarters"
Signor Bertolini, who has been in
Rome laying before the premier and
foreign minister the latest phases Of
the negotiations. rejoined his fellow
delegates here today. He declared the
alleged basis Of peace as published in
the Paris Temps was a mere fantasy
He declined, nevertheless, to specify
wherein it was faulty.
The question Of sovereignty over
Tripoli and Cyrenecia seems to be the
chief stumbling block.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21
JOSH" BIT HIS TONGUE.

Anderson. Sept. i7.---Hon. J.. w.
Ashley was In the city yesterday.
When asked about his recent stroke OF
paralysis. MIR. Ashley said
That was all "a mistake about me
having a stroke OF paralysis. I'll tell
you how II was One night | got to
dreaming. and dreamed I was In a
fight. i reached around To bite the
other fellow and made "a grab for
him. with my teeth. and then I
woke up and found had bitten my
tongue"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21
TO LEARN OF COUNTY FAIR
Subcommittee of Chamber of Com
mercc Visits Orangcburp

subcommittee of the Sumter
Chamber Of Commerce to look into
che feasibility Of holding a county fair
here went to Orangeburg Wednesday
evening to investigate the workings
of the county fair at that place and
to obtain Information which will be
of use in case 1t is determined to
have a county fair in Sumter coun-
ty.
The committee consisted of:
Messrs w. Il. Boyle j. Nj. Brogdon
and Secretary a. V. Smell These
gentlemen after making their obser-
vations in Orangcburg and obtaining
what Information they can, will re-
port to full committee meeting
here which will determine to hold
or not To hold a county fair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21
NCW RULING By COURT.
Decision Given That an INSULTING
proposition Does Not Constitute
Crime of Criminal Assault.

Columbia. Sept. 15.-The Supreme
court mas held in a decision that an
insulting proposition does not consti-
tute the crime OF criminal assault.
This conclusion has been reached in
the case of the State against John
Henry Sanders, who was convicted in
Hampton county upon an indictment
charging him with criminal assault
The opinion is by Associate Justice
Woods. a dissenting opinion was
filed by Associate Justice Fraser which
W concurred in by Chief Justice
Gary. The verdict of the Hampton
court was reversed.
If A. goes to the house of B." says
the supreme court, with the inten-
ton to heat him and on arrival ex-
presses that intention to b. but makes
no effort to execute his purpose, but
on the contrary runs away when b.
makes q hostile demonstration, it
would not be contended for a mo-
ment that A. was guilty Of an assault
So in this case. whatever may have
been the purpose Of the defendant, he
made no effort to carry it out. but
took to his heels at the prospect Of
resistance. To hold that the acts of
the accused in this case constituted
an assault with intent to ravish would
be to give a new meaning to the crime
o. assault and thus, by judicial legisla-
ton, create a new crime-and that
too when the punishment may be
death If there be need for such
cnange in the law, it is the concern
OF the general assembly"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21
10 INSURE FULL RETURNS.
Uncle Sam Wants all Corporation
Taxes He Can Get.

Washington. Sept. 16.--To insure
the Federal Government receiving its
just income from the corporation tax
law this year. Royal Il. Caben. com
missioner of internal revenue, left
Washington today on a trip from
coast To coast for conferences with
collectors OF Federal revenue. The
commissioner will consider improve
ments In methods. He is accompan-
led by Luther NJ. Speer. chief OF the
corporation tax division.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21
Two i,lg Buildings.

Columbia. Sept. lS.--Thc skyscrap-
or race has started I'm Columbia The
excavations for the fourteen and
twelve-story buildings To be erected
at the corner az Main and Gervais
and Washington and Ma, streets
have been completed and all prcpara-
tiOns are being made for the steel
frame work. The buildings will c,s'
several hundred thousand dollars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21
HAYWOOD ASKS FOR TRIAL.
Through Counsel, He Says He Wishes
to Face Court After Ettcr.Gio-
vanntti Case Ends.

Lawrence. Mass. Sept. 17.-Counsei
for William ID. Haywood, general or
ganizer of the Industrial Workers Of
the World. said today Haywood desir-
ed to be tried right away after Jo-
seph j. Etter and Aturo Giovannitti,
accused of completely in the death of
Anna Leopizzo. Haywood Is charged
with conspiring to prevent textile op-
eratives from working during last
winters strike.
Haywood, under bond. left Law
renee today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21
SHIP ARKANSAS IN COMMISSION
Another Great BattIc~hiD Placed i'm
Service OF the Government at Phil
adclphia Yard

Philadelphia, Sept. l7.-Another
great warship was put into The ser.
vice Of the government at tho Phil
adelphia navy yard here today when
the batleship Arkansas was placed in
commission with the usual simple
ceremony.
Inc ofhcers and men assigned to
the ship We're drawn up on deck while
the order of the navy department
placing Capt. r.. G. Smith in COM
mand were read
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21
Senator Tillnan.

Honest Ben Tillman came out in
the South Carolina primaries with 4
tremendous majority The heat Of
the guDernatorial race was not enough
to make the people of South Carolina
forget their obligation to fighting Ben.
such that he will probably never again
be able to use his pitchfork with he
old-time dynamic force. still his fell
low citizens want him TO die a his
post. Charlotte News.
Senator Tillman has made tho
state a valuable senator and hr is
highly esteemed as n senator through
out the country. Columbia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21

Chicago girl suing fellow for
failure to marry her according to
agreement, has asked court for
damages. She demands $3.50 for 90
visits. which is So a visit hut that is
only her estimate Of what it is worth
To bank In h"r presence. There are
real spruce and vain girls who
wouldn't think of charging less than
81 900 a visit Wilmington star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21

Professor Arthur Holmes. psycholo-
gist of the University Of Pcnnsyl-
vania says: Long naring ears are
one of the indications of mental def
cheney" There are exceptions. The
Democratic animule has ears like that
but he is long headed and sure footed
e Wilmington star
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21

\ man in New York who stood on "A
street corner and distributed his saw
ings Of $500 to an eager mob was ar
rested on suspicion of suffering from
mental weakness That he Is nutty
viii admit of ~ successful contradict
tiOn. n.--CharlCstO Post
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21

Th" ice man has had his own way
during the past several monts. but
now the coal and wood man is get
ting ready to take up tho householder's
attention and to pu; a quietus on the
ice man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21

The woman in the case is always
the principal figure. Wilmington
star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1912-09-21

Loves young dream is all right in
its plaCe-but it's only a dream
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
TO COMBAT MORPHINE SALE
French Authorities Aroused Owing to
Professor Bichet s Death.

Paris, Dec 23.-A general investigation
into the Illicit sale of morphine In Paris
will be made as result of the death here
yesterday from the use Of the drug oil
Rene Richet, young man who recently
was appointed professor of French in the
Royal College mt Budapest. The authori-
ties are convinced that an aggressive
campaign must be waged i'm order To
combat the growing craving for morphine
in Paris.
The vice is said TO be at its worst
among the young woman frequenters or
the night cafes and dance halls IN the
Montmartre district and I'm collegiate CHI
cles i'm the Latin Quarter. The police are
i'm possession of astounding statistics reis-
tive to the spread of the morphine habit.
The newspapers claim that the craze Tor
the drug has reached terrible proportions
I'm the higher Normal College, Of which
Jean Bourget who is charged with haV-
ing hypodermically administered the drug
10 Bichet is a student Bourget Is
charged with homicide by imprudence.
The police will try 20 close UP pharnia-
cies which are selling morphine in VIOLA
ton of the law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
Ambrose Channel to Daunt's
Rock in Less than Five Days
Record Mail Landed.
BEATS THE FRENCH FLYER
Crack Liner Leaves Here Eight
Hours Ahead, but Lands
Passengers in Paris
Three Hours Later.
BY Cable TO The Tribune. !

London, Dec. 23.-The Christmas shin
Mauretania arrived off Fishguard AT
DO o'clock this morning. There was
considerable enthusiasm as the tenders
came alongside. and cheers of welcome
from friends on the tenders were again
and again responded to by the pas
sengers from the decks Of the liner.
There were 1900 passengers on the
Mauritania, more than 600 of whom
landed at Fishguard The remainder
went TO Liverpool, where they landed at
noon.
Never before was such a heavy mail
landed, 1851 packages. There was also
a consignment Of specie to the value
of S1.0sO.OOO
The passengers were conveyed in
three special trains, all decorated with
holly and mistletoe, to Paddington,
while another train was reserved for
the mails.
The time occupied by the Mauritania
from the Ambrose Channel Lghtship to
Daunt's Rock was { days % hours 80
minutes, making an average speed of
24.02 knots for the voyage. The highest
days run was from noon Saturday to
noon yesterday, when the vessel
steamed SCI knots
Among the passengers were Count
Briunea, Countess T. NJ. Briunea, Sir
Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Sir Adolph
Tuck, Sir William Young, the Hon. A.
Mcdonnell and Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Vanderbilt.
Sir Herbert Tree presided at a con-
cert in the saloon. at which 500 was
collected as Christmas box TO the
nautical charities.
Notwithstanding the large number Of
passengers disembarked, the heavy
mail and the great quantity Of baggage
transshipped, the Mauretania weighed
anchor and proceeded TO Liverpool
after a stay of little more than two
hours.
A passenger who left Kentucky on
Monday last will be able to reach Nice.
his destination, by tomorrow.
Although the French liner France left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
UNEASINESS IN LONDON
Announcement of Intended
Crime Made Weeks Ago.
fBy Gable 20 The Tribune.

London. Dec. pa feeling OF I'M
easincss as To the situation in India
has been caused by the sensational
news of the attempted assassination
Of Lord flardinge. II is suggested that
the formal occupation by the British OF
the Mahometan capital has given Of
fence To part Of the Moslem popula-
tion in India, and has been regarded
by them as a corollary TO the gradual
cXtirpatiOn Of Moslem ascendancy in
Europe.
Definite warning, indeed. reached this
country some weeks ago that some
violence would probably be attempted
by the Mahometans when the cere-
monial assumption OF Delhi by the
Indian government took place, but no
attention was paid to It, as nothing
has been more remarkable during the
last few years than the persistent re-
fusal OF Indian Moslems to associate
themselves in any way whatever with
the sedition and violence that has been
resorted TO by their Hindu kindred.
At an hour past midnight no news
from Delhi in addition TO that re-
ceived to-day had reached London. with
the exception OF the bare official report
issued by his surgeons. This report
says that "A portion Of the projectile
struck Lord Hardinge at the back OF
al. "a al inn or.
border of the shoulder blade. 1t passed
upward and issued through the skin
along the upper line OF the shoulder
causing wound four inches long and
exposing the muscle and bone. No in
jury was done to the Viceroy's lungs.
There was n moderate loss Of blood,
the shock was severe and some deaf
ness was caused by the explosion. Lord
Hardinge, the report said I'm conclusion,
Is now resting fairly comfortably.
A dispatch to THE Times" from Delhi
says the house from which the bomb
was thrown was packed with specta-
tors, men, women and children-lO OF
them altogether 1t took the police
some time To surround the house SO
that probably many Of these people
got away.
1t is stated, the correspondent adds
that groups OF men were seen on the
corner of the roof Of the house just
before the bomb was thrown and that
they dispersed Immediately after. but
not before crying out in Hindustani
words expressing satisfaction that the
aim of the bomb thrower had been
true. They doubtless were the per
petrators Of the attack and probably
escaped in the confusion.
\ small group of fugitives were
caught in a blind alley and arrested.
They had injuries on their faces, but
it is not known whether or not they
were the actual culprits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24

this port last Tuesday. eight hours ahead
Of the Cunard liner Mauretania, the Brit
ish flyer overhauled her and landed ner
Paris bound passengers in the French
capital last night at s:l5 p. m; the
Frances passengers got their at midnight.
The Mauresanis. which left New YORK
at p. IN. on Tuesday, arrived off FISH
guard at $40 a. m. yesterday. her passen-
gers arriving i'm London at 1:SO y. m
Those bound for Paris caught the ~
p. M train for Dover. arriving In Paris
Via Calais. At 9:l5 r. N.
The France, which left New York On
Tuesday at 10 a. NJ. arrived In Havrc at
D. M. her passengers making Paris al
midnight.
The France, the Mauretania and the
L,Isitania are the three fastest steam
ships i'm the service TO New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24

inauguration Of the new imperial capltal
wac proceeded with almost Immediately.
Tho police in the mean time had sur
rounded the house from which the bomb
was thrown and had made several ar
rests. All the outlets from the city were
also placed under strict guard.
To-day's celebration marked the carry
ing out of the announcement that the
King had made during the great corona
ton durbar Of the transferrence OF the
Impcrial capital Of India to Delhi
Succeeded Earl Of Mimic.
Since that announcement was made the
Niceroy. who had been created Baron
Hardinge on his appointment to office. in
succession to the Earl Of Mimic has been
busy visiting various parts OF the country.
and has been able to pay only few
flying visits 10 Delhi to inspect the
preparations for the governments ad-
vert to the new imperial city.
To-day he was making his state entry
and had been received at the railroad
station 10y many members Of the govern
ment. BY officials and by large gather
ing Of native ruling chieis. most or "hoin
were from the province OF Punjab. After
the official greetings at the station he had
started. together with Lady Hardinge.
on his way to the old fort, whose history
is impershable in India. owing to the
prominent part It played in the great
mutinv of 1851. II was near this fort that
the great Durbar was held.
Lord HardinGe is nfty-two years ola
and gra luate of Cambridge. h.
entered tie diplomatic service In ISL ana
served successfully in Constantinople'
Berlin Washington. bucharest. Teheran
and ST Petersburg in diplomatic posi-
tons.
In 1905 he was appointed Ambassador to
Russia. and two years later was made
permanent Under Secretary Of state for
Foreign Affairs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
NO DESIRE FOR CROWN
Regent of Bavaria Wishes to
Follow Fathers Idea.

Munich. Dee. 23.-Prince Ludwig. the
new Prince Regent of Bavaria. sent an
autograph letter to the Bavarian Pre-
mier to-day vetoing the movement to
place him on the throne az king.
lie declares that he desires Loyalty t.
administer the inheritance bequeathed TO
him by his father. Therefore. in view Of
the popular movement i'm regard to the
regency. he expressed categorically his
desire that nothing should he done for
the present I'm the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24

Although the French liner France left
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
European Mediation Likely.

Owing TO this reciprocal apprehen-
sion an understanding may be reached
| The hardest question for solution is
F, that of Adrianople. and on this single
point the mediation of one power or
several powers may be asked for. Now
| that the differences between Austria
and Servia have been settled, 1t is not
impossible that the mediation OF the
whole Of Europe will be requested, as
this course would have the advantage
OF saving the face of both Turkey and
Bulgaria because of the concessions
each would be obliged to make.
If European mediation is impossible
or unsuccessful, others may be appealed
TO- first of all the United States. 1t is
even rumored that there is a posi-
bility Of asking for mediation by the
Pope. 1t is recalled that Pope Leo
XIII was intrusted by Bismarck with
the settling of the dispute between
Germany and Spain over the Caroline
Islands.
In case his holiness were the medi-
ator in the present controversy, his
action would be entirely independent,
as none of the belligerents is Cath
o,,c mower. 1t is considered that the
nerson to approach the Vatican for
mediation WOULD be NJ. Miyuskovich.
one Of the Montenegrin delegates 10
the peace conference, who was Monte
negrin envoy TO the Holy See. in the
negotiations for an agreement concern
ing the Catholic hierarchy in Monte
negro. and the appointment of an arch
bishop at Antivari
A further relaxation Of international
tension was brought about yesterday
when Austria Hungary Informed the
other European powers that she con-
sidered the Balkan difficulties were APP
proaching a satisfactory solution. This,
according to the note issued, is the re-
suit of Servia's action in apologizing
TO Austria Hungary for the incident
connected with the treatment of the
Austro- Hungarian Consul at Prisrend,
and also her acceptance of the pro-
posed arrangement to give her port
facilitics on the Adriatic Sea, without
territorial possession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
WIFE DIVORCES HAYWARD
Charged New Yorker with Men,
tai and Physical Cruelty.
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

Omaha, Dec. 23.-Mrs. Sarah c. Hay
ward obtained divorce in the Omaha
courts to-day from William Hayward OF
New York. formerly secretary OF the Re
publican National Committee.
The grounds Upon which the decree was
obtained were mental and physical cruelty.
Mr.. Hayward did not contest the case
The Haywards were married in Nebraska
CITY in 1901. There is one child, which
was awarded the mother.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
ACCIDENT TO THE CARONIA
Cunard Liners Bow Plates
Pierced in Collision.

Liverpool. Dec. %. The Cunard Line
steamer Caronis. inward bound from New
York. came into collision last night In
Crosby Channel with the steamer Gorilla.
The Caronia had two plates on her port
bow pierced, while the Gorilla was dam
aged al the stern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
AMERICAN COAL FOR EGYPT
Loss of 1OO,OO0-Ton Order Causes
Sensation in Cardiff, Wales.

London. Dec. "a sensation mas
been caused at Cardiff by information
that the Egyptian railways are pur-
chasing 10000 tons Of American coal,
Instead of sending their orders to Car
diff as formerly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
mex,cANs VOTE HIGHER DUTIES

Mexico city. Dec. 3.-The Chamber OF
Denuties voted tonight fiat five per
cent increase on import duties. This ac-
ton. however. does not dispose oil tfP
general tariff revision bill. which pro-
vides a special tax on numerous articles
especially luXuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
Escape Literally Miraculous.

The escape or Lord and Lady Hardinge
was literally miraculous. The missile fell
only a foot or two from its target. The
great procession Immediately came 10 a
standstill. and a crowd of officials rushed
up and found the Niceroy bleeding and
looking pale, while the Nicereine was ter
rbly shaken.
They were assisted 10 alight from the
howdah and placed in automobiles. one Of
which conveyed the Viceroy to the hos
initial and another the Nicereine to the
official residence.
True To British tradition that nothing
can he allowed to interfere with British
policy in lnda. the celebration OF The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-12-24
DELAY FOR BOXER INDEMNITY

London. Dec. ga dispatch to The
Times from Picking says the Chinese gov
eminent has requested the powers TO
agree to postpone the payment by CANA
Of tho arrears IN the Boxer indemnity
for another year.