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"WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1903. The Sumter Watchman was founded ir 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now bas the com? bined circulation and influence of both ol the old papers, and is manifestly the best advertising medium in Sumter. The mpvsment~to ob't?i?T?n appro priation for a public building in this city is now well under way and there are good reasons to believe that the effort will be crowned with success. Sumter, by reason of its postal busi? ness, commercial importance and grow? ing-population, is entitled to receive a public building and Congressman Lever has entered the fight to secure the appropriation enthusiastically and with the determination to win if it is possi? ble to do so, and having the assistance of the other members of the South Carolina delegation in the House and of Senators Tillman and Latimer he is in a position tr? make a telling fight. Ail that he asks of Sumter is a strong array of facts in support of the con? tention that we are entitled to the appropriation and the activo co-opera? tion of the business men of the town when-he calls upon them for assistance. All that he asks has been pledged and the committees to be appointed by Chairman Dick will not only collect the desired statistics but will put the facts in a shape to be used most effect? ively. Tammany is OB eon gain in full ccu. trol of Greater New York, the ?lefeat of the Fusionisis or so-called honest ^government party being so full and complete as tc leave no room to doubt tai the people of New Tor* believe lat the fusion party is no better, if not worse than Tammany. If reports are to be credited it is merely a choice of rascals where the Tammany and the Bepublican-Fusionists are concern? ed, and New York being normally a Democratic stronghold the people have returned to Tammany after a dis? heartening experience in following the Republicans disguised as honest-gov? ernment Fusionists. - i >m Johnson, of Ohio is no longer a idential possibility. He has been overwhelmed and knocked out by Hanna and his machine. The defeat ?hat he has sustained is one of the .most disastrous that has befa lien any Gubernatorial candidate in, Ohio for many years, and, as his political for? tunes were staked in the result, he is now a back cumber insofar as Presi? dential aspirations are concerned, but in Ohio he will continue to be a thom in the flesh to the Republicans. No great degree of interest has been manifested thus far by Sumter county < property owners in the plan proposed by Mr. A. 0. Matheson of Marlboro, to secure a desirable class of emigrants from Scotland. The me?ting held on Monday was rather slimly attended and the opinion there voiced by representa? tive citizens were, in general, to the effect that a desirable class of settlers who can buy land and become citizens of the State wonld be welcomed, it would not be wise to import ignorant and destitute peasants from Europe to compete with negro labor, for the rea? son that the experiment has been made heretofore only to result in disappoint? ment and loss to those who made it. There is an opening in South Carolina for thousands of home seekers and all who come would undoubtedly succeed if they practice industry and frugality, but it is a question whether any white . laborers can compete with the native negro farm hande, even if they could be imported in sufficient numbers. - The Orangeburg Patriot very perti? nently asks why the Laurens jury that released Wham from custody for kill? ing Ramage is not excoriated as was the Lexington jury. It seems to us to be just as bad a case and we have said so, and so have other papers, but when we talk about the Wham case the readers of the paper do not know what we are taking about. They were not interested enough to learn the parti? culars or to read the evidence, there? fore the lesson loses its force. That is why so m nch fuss is not made about it. Unfortunately there are too many incidents that might be brought np to point out a moral, but there is but one that will be. fully understood and so that one i? used.-Florence Times. In classing the Lexington jury with the Laurens jury, the Orangeburg Patriot and the Florence Times seem to ignore the facts. In the Laurens case Wham established a clear case of self defence. He was in his own house where he had been folio ^-d, after his pursuers had been ordered out of his premises, and the man killed by Wham had a drawn pistol in his hand when shot, which was found under his body. Wham was on trial for the killing of his pursuer, and not for his miscon? duct which led up to the unfortunate affair. He deserves to be tried and seriously punished for that ; but we do cot understand that the indictment upon which he was tried included his immoral conduct which aroused his neighbors and brought about the un? fortunate result. Fewer Gallois ; Wears Longer. i ?MMANY RET?BHFD TO PQWE? ! McClellan Elected Mayor of Re? ' York Dyer Lowe by a Great Plurality. ; --- ; Incomplete Returns Received Fron Other States, But Democrats Probably Win in Maryland and Tom Johnson Was De? feated in Ohio. New York, Nov. 3.-After a remark able campaign in which there wa.? united against him nearly all of thc newspapers and .practically every min ister of religion in the city, George B. McClellan, son of the Civil war gen? eral, was today elected third mayor oJ Greater New York over Seth Low3 Fusionist, the present mayor, by the large plurality of 61,414. Edward M. Grout was elected comp? troller and Charles V. Fornes presi? dent of the board of aldermen. These two men were originally on the Fusion ticket and were endorsed by Tammany, whereupon the Fusionists took theil name from the Low ballot and nomi? nated other candidates. It was the nomination of Grout and Fornes bj Tammany that caused Hugh McLaugh? lin, the veteran leader of the Kings county Democracy, to bolt and declare that he would not support men whe were not Democrats. In spite of this defection, however, McClellan, Grout and Fornes carried Kings county. The management of their campaign there was taken over by State Senator Pat? rick H. McCarren, when McLaughlin refused his aid. % A surprise was the small vote for Wm. S. Devery, former chief of police, who ran on an independent t.cket, which was given practically no support. This result shows a tremen? dous change in public sentiment since Mayor Low's election two years ago, when he won by 31,632. At that time he carried all the boroughs but Queens, his plurality in Manhattan and the Bronx being 5,663, in Brooklyn 25,767, [and in Richmond 763. In Queens, Shephard, Democrat, had a plurality of 561. Today McClellan carried Manhattan and tiie Bronx by about 58,000, a gain of 64,000; Brooklyn-by about 6,000, a gain of 31,000, and Queens by about 5,000, a gain of more than 4,000. This makes a total net gain for McClellan of about 103,000, as compared with Shep? herd's vote of two years ago. Low carried only one borough-Rich? mond-by about 200 votes. Tom Johnson Beaten. Columbus, O., Nov. 3.-The Republi? cans brolie their record in Ohio today in pluralities for Governor by electing Myron T. Herrick (Rep. ) over Mayor Tom*L. Johnson (Dem. ) by consider? ably over 100,000. The plurality on joint ballot of over 100 in the legisla? ture for the reelection of Senator Hanna more than triples any previous record. On account of the vote on five con? stitutional amendments, the counting was delayed all over Ohio tonight and when returns were received they could not be compared with those of any proceeding State election as the voting precincts in 71 muneipalities with 5,000 population or over had been changed. Maryland Probably Democratic. Baltimore, Nov. 4.-At 1 o'clck this morning the returns from Baltimore city and the Maryland coun? ties are meagre, owing to the length of the ballot, and there? fore it is impossible to accurately estimate the result. The indications, however, point to the election of Ed? win Warfield (Dem. ) as governor over Stephenson A. Williams (Rep.) and that the legislature will elect a United States senator who will be a Demo? crat. Beckham Wins in Kentucky. Louisville, Nov. 3.-The reelection of Gov. John C. W. Beckham, the Democratic candidate, over Col. Morris B. Belknap, the Republican, by a majority of fully 15,000 seems assured. The Republicans concede the election of Gov. Beckham. Providence, R. L, Nov. 3.-At mid? night the returns indicate the reelec? tion of Gov. Garvin (Dem.) by a greatly reduced plurality. The vote is very close, however, and the result will probably be in doubt until the last district is heard from. The Re? publican State central committoe claimed that later returns would over? come Garvin's lead at midnight ovei Col. Colt, Republican. Boston, Nov. 3.-John L. Bates was reelected governor of Massachusetts to? day by a plurality of 35,849 over Col. Wm. A. Gaston, the Democratic candi? date. With retumes complete frorr every town and city in the State, the total vote for governor was: Bates (Rep.) 199,393; Gaston (Dem.) 163,544. Trenton, N. J., Nov. 3.-The Re? publicans in New Jersey today elected four of the six State senators and enough of the assembly to control both houses. The next senate will stand 14 Republicans to 7 Democrats. The next house will contain 36 Repub? licans and 24 Democrats, a Democratic gain of 2. CAPT. EWEN FIBED UPON. The Chief Witness in the Breath itt County Cases Narrowly Es? capes Assassin's Bullet. Lexington, Ky., Nov. 3.-Twelve shots were fired at Capt. Ewen, the star witness in the feud cases recent? ly tried in Breathitt county, as he passed along walnut street tonight. The shots were fired from a blind alley. One went through his hat and another through the lapel of his coat but none of them touched him. He was walking along with Judge Hay mann, at whose home he was staying, and the judge had crossed the alley in front of Ewen, when the firing began. FLORIDA RAGE RIOT. Inhabitants of Lake Village Par iicipate in a Shooting Melee One Killed Several Wounded. Lake Village, Fla., Nov. 3.-Henry Johnson, a negro, was taken from jail here at noon today by a mob and hang? ed in the centre of the town. The act followed a fight between the whites and blacks early in the day in which Frank Anderson was killed and B. Vinson; a lawyer from Little Rock, and several others were wounded. During the row, it is claimed, E. Coleman, a negro, began shooting which began a fusilade. When it was over the dead and wounded were counted. Coleman fled with a posse in pursuit. Johnson was locked up. Ex? citement ran high and a mass meet? ing of citizens was held, at which ob? servance of law was urg3d by a large number. The more excitable rushed to the jail, battered down the doors, secured Johnson and hanged him. Earthquake in Persia. London, Nov. 3.-A dispatch to The Daily Mail from Simla says that ter? rible earthquakes have occurred at Turshiz, near Tnrbathi-Haidari, in Persia, in which 350 persons were killed and numbers injured. One hundred and eighty-four carpet factories were destroyed and only 32 stalls were left standing in the great bazaar. The entire town was practically de? molished. Laurens, Nov. 3.-Martin Riddle, a well to do farmer and highly respect? ed citizen of the Warrior Creek sec? tion of this county, met a tragic death this morning about 10 oclock. He operated in connection with farming interests a big ginnery. This morning in passing among the shafting he was suddenly jerked into the machinery and terribly mangled and bruised. Death ensued in 15 minutes. He was 60 years old, being a veteran of the War between the States, and his friends recall his record as a soldier worthy of the name. Fewer Gallons ; Wears Longer. LOST-Either on W. Hampton ave? nue, Liberty or Main street; a gold brooch with baby picture in it. Finder will please return to Item Office. Nov 4-lt* ~$5X)0 REWAEDT ON OCTOBER 28th a pointer puppy strayed or was stolen from -my yard; answers to the name of Dixie ; about 5 months old ; color, liver and white ; has long head and long ears that hang straight down, white stripe about inch wide, runs in middle of forehead, has long dew claws on hind feet; sex, female. The above reward will be paid for her return to my residence, 107 West Liberty street. Nov. 4-2t. R. T. CA KR. THE "INTELLIGENT" JUROR. j Commenting on the letter of Mr. j Kisinger to the Spartanbnrg Journal, j the Chester Lantern makes the fol ? lowing timely comments : i It will be seen that this fellow con I eludes that "the state and counsel for i same was satisfied with the verdict, otherwise the state could have gone to the appeal courts." It is probable that not a juror on the case knew that the state has no appeal. i The readers will notice that Mr. j Risinger does not think worth while I to mention self-defense or any legal j justification for the defendant's deed. ' Only one plea is referred to, and we j believe that was not mentioned during j the trial of the case, except as darkly j hinted at by one of the lawyers in his I speech, when he referred to the killing ?? of editor DeYoung and Brann. It j seems from this communication that I the jury based its verdict entirely on j "the annals of History." The writer is kind enough to warn ! editors of their defenseless condition, i If they expose the true character : of unscrupulous men who seek, re I sponsible positions, these candidates, j when defeated, may shoot them down I with impunity, since the law born of j precedent (see "annals of History") j attaches no penalty to such a deed. ! It it evident that the writer of this letter tried to quote expressions he had heard used by others By the way, we are sure that we merely echo the voice of the press I when we assure Mr. Risinger that we duly appreciate his "kindest feeling . toward all editors." _ .^ Cotton sold on the local market to : day for 10*^ for middling; while the better grades brought higher prices. . Cotton Receipts. j , The crop of cotton in the territory , tributary to this city is unquestion? ably much smaller than it was last year and the receipts on this market from the opening of the season to date prove concluisvely that the crop is not only quite short but late. The following figures taken from the books of the public cotton weigh? ers show how the receipts are falling behind last year : Receipts for August, September and October 1902, 20,815. Receipts for August, September and October 1903, 15,712. Decrease in receiuts from last year, 5,103. The receipts during August 1902 were 1,552; receipts during August 190,328. The receipts have fallen behind each month and there is no prospect of the loss being made good in the future months of this cotton season. Stock Headquarters. W. F. Boyle's stable is headquarters for stock for farm, saw mill or road use, substantial young mules, sound horses and fancy roadsters, either single or matched teams. A Iso buggies, carriages, wagons, harness and all kinds of farming implements. His prices are always right. Give him a call. Fewer Gallons : Wears Longer. LOST-One black and tan Colley Dog (female), about one year old; answers to name '1 Cora. '1 Finder will be rewarded for trouble. E. A. Bult man. Nov. 4-tf. WANTED-To sell my place Smiles west of Sumter ; 452 acres, 20 buildings in fine repair. Up-to-date ginning system ; church and school on prem? ises. P. M. Pitts, P. O. Sumter. Nov. 2.-lt. WANTED-Purchasers for several Berkshire Gilts. Can be mated to thoroughbred Boar, no kin. Not registered, but no finer stock in the county. Too good for breeders, to make pork of them. Prices reasonable. Apply to Egypt Farm, E. W. Dabbs, Manager. Goodwill, S. C. Sept. 9-tf. FOR SALE-Two second-hand Pi? anos, first class for beginners to prac? tice on ; $25 each, vour choice. Call or address, H. L. B. Wells, Sumter C. H., S. C. Oct 7-6t FOR SALE-Sewing Machine in good condition. Apply at Watchman and Southron Office. Setp. 30-2t. EGGS-Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs. Sitting of 13 $1.00. For sale by N. G. Osteen. Sept. 30-2t DOGWOOD, Persimmon and Hickory timber for sale by R. C. McFaddin, Sum? ter, S. C. Oct. 21-4t* WANTED, Persimmon, Dogwood, Hick? ory and Holly Logs. Freight paid on car? load?. JAMES COCKSHOTT, Charleston, S. C. Oct 21-4m. FOR RENT-One storehouse, with three room dwelling attached, with necessary out buildings, for five months. Three and one half miles from Sumter in the fork of Providence and Stateburg roads. For terms apply to R. M. Edens, Sumter, S. C. July 29-tf. HORSES AND MULES. HOR^yNyH?LES. A. D. BARBY ! Wishes to call your attention to the fact ? that he has just returned from the West, i /here he purchased A CHOICE LOAD. They are nice and a well selected bunch. No trouble to show or drive them. A call from you will be appreciated. You are sure to be pleased. A full line of [ Buggies, Wagons and Harness always on > Hand. } Sep 23 x No Lack of We have just learned that a competitor acci? dentally succeeded in getting 25 Pairs of "Tar Heel" Blankets, And adding this to our purchase of One Hundred Pairs And the numerous standard brands carried by other leading merchants, there is no reason why the people of Sumter and vicinity should 1 not be Well Blanketed For the Winter ! Our price for the "Tar Heel" is THE LOWEST We have ever sold them at, and if there is any inducement being offered in the 25 pairs above referred to, we would advise our friends to buy them, as they are a good purchase at anything under our price. We have just received 50 Pairs of Dixie Blankets In white and gray, and they are the hand? somest goods we ever handled under this brand ; and the price at which we have marked them is Cheaper than they have ever been legitimately sold at in Sumter. This is fine Blanket weather, and the best place to buy them is at 3 DONNELL & COMPANY. And especially so if you delay in getting to our store when you desire anything we offer in a special way. October was our banner month in Dress Goods and Tailor=Made 5uit selling. We intend to make Novem= ber another record-breaking month for moving Blankets, Cloaks and Win= ter Underwear. Of these three Seasonable Specials we have a wide range in quality, style and prices, and if your prefer ence is for the newest and best, then come with your mind made up to deal with us and enjoy that satisfied feeling you are sure to experience. Blankets from 75c. to $10 per pair. Cloaks from 65c. to $20 each. Underwear for everybody, from 10c. to $1.50 per garment. The Sumter Dry Goods Co.