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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1902. The Suinter ?OtcAH?an was toun ec in I?50 and u:e 7Vw? Southron in 1886 The TFafe?jna? ancs Southron cow has the combined circulation and iu?ucnce of both of the ol? papers, and is mani festly tae het-i advertising medium in S^mter. There will be no tax extension this year, and the sooner the taxes are paid the better. The people of South Carolina are as able to pay their taxes now as they will be next spring, and there is no reason for granting an extension, besides the State needs the money to pay its debts. If the farmers of Sumter county expect to plant more tobacco next year the time has arrived for making their plans for the crop. Many suc cessful growerrs make.their plant beds in December and begin preparing the tobacco land early in the year. The Lily White Republican party in the South is; ~a failure, and its most recent sponsor, President Roosevelt, having realized that fact, is throwing the leaders down as rapidly as possible and giving fat jobs to the big guns of the oid Black and Tan Radicals. These are the bully boys who go to the National Republican Conventions and sell their votes in job lots for cash down or paying places in the government service. President Roose velt is a candidate for the nomination and he sees th at he needs the votes of the Black and Tan delegates; therefore the organization of the so-called re spectable Republican party in the South has been postponed to a more convenient season. The discipline at Clemson College seems to fce of the sort that causes the cadets to do as they please. If it suits em to obey orders and conduct themselves in a soldierly manner they do so, if they take a notion to engage in a riot, a riot they have. And the Clemson officials, having a lively ap preciation of the situation are careful to give only such orders as will meet with the approval of the cadets. What has become of the movement to establish a tobacco warehouse in Sum ter? Is it too sma?lan enterprise to in terest the business men of shis city? Is business that has turned loose nearly a million dollars in hard cash in a .?mail town like Dillon too insignificant to be sought after by Sumter? Is the .cotton business sufficient to satisfy this place? Or is three to four thou sand dollars, more money than can be raised here for a new enterprise, that, if firmly established, will mean an increase of a hundred per cent in the business o? the town? The carpet-baggers and scalawags are flourishing like green bay trees in Porto Rico, Hawaii ?ind the Philip pines and the reconstruction days of stealing in the South are being repeated in ^he unfortunate insular possessions of Uncle Sam. The future of the natives of these islands is gloomy, indeed, for if they undertake to throw off the rule of the theives and rascals as the people of the South did, they will be accused of insurrection and they will be pacified by powder and ball The number of convicts who have | been pardoned; on account of having consumption suggests the idea that it would be well to establish an isolated ward in the Penitentiary for all con victs who develop consumption. It is now generally believed that consumption is \ a contagious disease and it is little short of criminal to herd the healthy and consumptive convicts together in the cramped quarters of the Peniten tiary. It it *is not already so the Penitentiary will soon become through ly impregated with the germs of con sumption and it will be converted in to an incubator of the disease, and a sentence to the Penitentiary will be equivalent to a sentence to a linegring death by consumption. The convicts should be given a careful and thorough examination by a specialists and every one that shows consumptive tendencies should be separated from the healthy prisoners. It has taken the lawyers of South Carolina a long time to find out that Judge O. W. Buchanan was not "at the time of his election an elector of a county of" the Third Circuit and that he has not "during his continu ance in office" been a resident of tbc Circuit. It is a fact of some notoriety that Judge Buchanan was at the time of his election a resident and elector of Fairfield county, which was never a part of this circuit, and that during his continuance in office his residence in the Third Circuit has been nomi nal only. For the past year?since his defeat as a candidate for Congress?he has not kept up even the semblance of a legal domicile in the Third Circuit. It is true that Judge Buchanan kept just within the letter of the law dur ing the greater part of his continuance in office by keeping a house rented in this city, but he spent but little time here, and it has been a matter of common report for some years that his home has been in Fairfield county E and there he resided the greater part of the time he was not on the circuit holding court. Whether this common report as to his r?sidence in Fairfield county, be true or not, it is a fact that Judge Buchanan "was rarely seen in Sumter, save for the few months imme diately . succeeding Congressman Stokes' death and preceding the pri mary election in which Judge Buchan an was a candidate. If Judge Buchan an is now disqualified on account of non-residence in the circuit and can not preside, he has been disqualified for fully a year, and it is to be pre sumed that he knows at least sufficient law to have been cognizant of that fact. Nevertheless he has held on to the office, continued to draw the salary to which, under the constitution and law, he was not entitled. In fact it would seem that Judge Buchanan has not been a Judge at ail since he aban doned his legal domicile in Sumter and his rulings and decisions during the ! past year should be of no more force and effect than if they had been ren dered by any other member of the bar who should, without election or ap pointment, voluntarily assume the duties of a Circuit Judge. In other words, the Judgeship of the Third Circuit was vacated by Jduge Buchan an when he abandoned the legal domi cile which he had maintained in Sum ter for appearance's sake and to be within the letter of the law, and the Third Circuit has been without a Judge from that date to this time. BIER'S REPLY T8 MITCHELL _ I Many of the Miners' Allegations Specifically Denied. Washington, November 11.?The reply of Preident George F. Baer, of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company, to the charges of President Mitchell, of the United Mine Work ers, which has been presented to the anthracite coal strike commission, was today given to the. public. Mr. Baer makes no referenec to Mr. Mitchell as the president of the miners' organiza tion, but refers to him simply as an individual. Taking up the specifica tions in Mr. Mitchell's charge seria tim, Mr. Baer first admits that his company owns thirty-seven collieries and that before the strike it employed 26,829 people. Following is a brief summary of the response to Mr. Mitchell's other speci fications : Second. The demand for 20 per cent increase in wages on piece work is de nounced as "arbitrary, unreasonable and unjust." The company contends that after making all necessary allow ances for different conditions that the rate of wages paid for the mining of anthracite coal is as high as that paid in the bituminous coal fields. Third. The company denies that the present rate of wages is lower than is paid in other occupations in the same leality and controlled by like condi tions. Fourth and fifth. Mr. Baer denies that the earnings of the anthracite workers are less than average earnings for the occupations requiring skill and training, and also the charge that the earnings are insufficient because of the dangerous character of the work in the anthracite mines. Sixth. This specification made by Mr. Mitchell is referred to as too vague for specific answer, but in a general way it is stated that the an thracite regions are among the most prosperous in the United States. Seventh. The company ponounces as unjust and inequitable the demand for a reduction of 20 per cent in hours of labor without a reduction of earn ings for time employed, and this de mand is pronounced impracticable. In this connection the following state ment is made : "Because of the injury to the mines by the strike of the United Mine Workers the cost of producing coal has been greatly increased and a tem porary advance was made by this company, but it will be impracticable to continue such increase when mining operations become normal." Eighth. Mr. Baer says that his com pany has no disagreement with any of its employees about the weighing of coai, because the quantity is usually determined by measurement and noe by weight. Ninth. Replying to the fourth de mand made by Mr. Mitchell Mr. Baer says since the advent of the United Mine Workers' organization into the anthracite fields business conditions there* have been intolerable; that the output of the mines has decreased; that discipline has been destroyed; that strikes have been of almost daily occurrence; that men have worked when and as they please, and that the cost of mining has been greatly in creased. He also takes the position that the jurisdiction of the commission is limit ed to the condition named by the coal company presidents, which excludes the United Mine Workers from any recognition in the proceedings. He says, however, that "when a labor orgnization limited to anthracite mine workers is created which shall obey the law, respect the right of every man to work and honestly co-operate with employees, trade agreement may become practicable. ' ' A Judge's Domicile. Newberry, November 10.?Somewhat of a sensation has been sprung by the Newberry Bar Association in calling off the term of the Court of Common Pleas which was to have convened this morning. The reason for this action, it is believed, is the fact that Judge O. W. Buchanan, who was to preside, does not live in the circuit from which he was eleted and is, therefore, in the opinion of the Newberry Bar, disquali fied under the statutes from holding Court. Judge Buchanan presided at the Court of General Sessions held here last week. It is a most interest ing question that has been sprung and one that may affect other counties. Jenkins Bros, have just received a large shipment of ball bearing, drop head, New Home machines. See them. Under Ma s?me Temple. Jnly 30. i THE G?S? OF JUDGE BUCHANAN. - i Unlawful for a Judge to Live Outside of His Circuit. Colombia, November 11.?The un [ usual circumstances under which ? Court was adjourned in Newberry was ? the subiect of some comment among State House officials today. It is clearly unlawful for the Judge to live outside of his circuit and still remain Judge, and Judge Buchanan evidently realized the fact when he acceded to the suggestion of the Newberry Bar. He has Court to hold in two more counties, but in the circumstances he cannot preside. If the Bar Asociation Of three counties desire Court to be held they have to request the Governor to assign somebody else to preside and nothing will be done about it until such request is made. A point of some interest was mooted as to whether Judge Buchanan can continue to draw his salary if he is disqualified from serving by reason of non-residence in his circuit. The question has not formally come up, however. In connection with Courts and extra terms Governor McSweeney stated that a great drain had been made upon his contingent fund by reason of the numerous extra terms. One or two terms have been set for December and it may be the Judges who then preside will have to await the Legislature's action to receive their pay. The Governor will, of course, approve their bills and will pay their salaries out of his contingent fund if anything is left to do it with, which doesn't seem likely with other terms yet to be paid for. The Governor will not bor row any money for the purpose. There can be no doubt about the Legislature providing ths necessary money. The frequency of these extra terms will be used as an argument in the Legislature for the establishment of one or more Judicial Courts, several unsuccessful efforts having^been made in that direcr ti on heretofore. nw?k A0QO1TTEB. - The Jury Reached a Verdict in Thirteen Minutes. New York, November 11.?Roland . Molineux was set at liberty tcday, after spending nearly four years in prison, and being once condemned to death and twice placed on trial for his life for the murder of Mrs. Katharine J. Adams. But thirteen minutes sufficed for the jury to reach a verdict of acquittal at the close of a trial that has lasted for four weeks, the first trial, which re suled in Molineux's conviction and sentence having been prolonged for about three months. The verdict, which was confidently anticipated, was greeted with an in stantly suppressed outburst of ap plause, Justice Lambert having de livered a stern admonition that no de monstration would be permitted. Molineux, who was brought into Court as soon as it was known that the jury had agreed, was apparently as unconcerned as he has been throughout the trial, and gave no evidence of i emotion when the words that estab lished his innocence were pronounced. His aged father, Gen. Molineux, was deeply affected and could with difficulty respond to the greetings of friends who pressed forward to offer their con gratulations. Immediately after the rendering of the verdict the prisoner was formally discharged from custody, and left the Court room with his father and counsel. On passing out of the build ing the three were cheered by a great crowd that gathered in anticipation of the acquittal. After removing his effects from the Tombs Molineux went to his father's home, in Brooklyn, where he was again cheered by a large crowd. Jackson Miss., November 10.?The State Supreme Court today handed down a decision affirming the case of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad against Wirt Adams, State re venue agent, appealed on writ of error. The suit involves [8700,000 in unpaid taxes, the laregst yet won by the re- j venue agent against the railroads. _mm A lot of 25c. books at 15c. each. We need the space for newer ones. H. G. Osteen & Co. ! A MAGAZJNE THIRTY YEARS OLD. ! ! - j The Christmas (December; Number cf ' The Delineator is Also the Thirtieth | Anniversary Number. To do justice to this number, which | ! for beauty and utility touches the ? I highest mark, it would be necessary to ? print the entire list of contents. It is sufficient to state that in it the best modern writers and artists are g?ner- I cusly represented. The book contains over 230 pages, with 34 full page il lustrations, of which 20 are in two or more colors. The magnitude of this December number, for which 728 tons of paper and six tons of ink have been used, may be understood from the fact that 91 presses running 14 hours a day, bave been required to print it; the binding -'one of the edition of 915,000 copies representing over 20, 000,000 sections which had to be gath ered individually by human hands. Washington, November 10.?Secre tary Moody left here today on the United States steamer Dolphin for Charleston, S. C, for the purpose of making a personal inspection of the naval station near that port. He will be gone about a week and on his return will complete the preparation of his annual report, now well under way. Toilettes, Harper's Bazar, Smart Set at Osteen's Book Store. FOR SALE?Five hundred bushels very select (S. C. grown) Red Rust Proof Oats, absolutely free from rye, wheat, or other foreign grains. Price 70c. f. o. b. May es vi lie. Write W. T. Cooper, Mayes ville for samples. E. M. Wilson. Nov. 5?2t* CABBAGE PLANTS-Large lot of Cab bage Plants ? three varieties. Will be ready for transplanting December and after. Price 25 cents per 100, and ?1 50 per 1,000. W. W. Cunningham, 10 Hauser street, Sumter, S. C. Nov 5?lm WANTED?Purchasers for several nice young breeding Sows. Prices $5 to $10 each. Apply to E. W. Dabb, Goodwill, S. C. Nov 5?It_ FOR SALE?1,000 fine stalks of Sugar Cane at $2.50 per hundred, Now ready for banking. P. M. Pitts, j Sumter, S. C. , Oct 29?2t* j FOR SALE?Farm of 615 acres, iy2 miles from Wisacfky, 100 cleared, bal ance timbered, but can be brought under cultivation : fine pasture. Price $2.500. Address W. Arthur Green, Wisacky, S. C. Oct. 29?2t* WANTED?Standard yellow pine ties 6x9x8.. Anderson Lumber Co., Charleston, S. C. Oct 15?2m DOG LOST?Strayed or stolen a brin dled bob-tail Bull Terrier, with white on chest and throat, had on collar with H. G- Osteen, marked on name plate. Dog is about 6 or 7 months old and not quite grown. Any information as to his whereabouts will be appreci ated, and a suitable reward for return. H. G. Osteen. aster's Sale. BY VIRTUE of a decree vof the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County in the State of South Carolina in the case of Robert R. Christmas, James H. Christmas, Merry F. Christ mas and Margaret A. Ingram, against Mary Emma McLeod and her husband Peter McLeod, I will sell to the high est bidder at public auction, at the Court House in the City of Snmter, in said County and State, on sale day in December 1902, being the first day of said month, during the usual hours of sale, the following described real estate to wit : "That tract of land situate in Sumter County in the State of South Carolina; containing one hundred and four acres, bounded North by land of Dargan Osteen and estate of Jacob Geddings, East by land formerly of Dobson now of L. B. Jenkins, south by land of'Tom A. Osteen and West bv lands formerly of Jane Kolb, now Mrs. Susan A.. Kolb." Terms of sale, cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. H. FRANK WILSON, Master for Sumter County. Nov 12 m limi io burn? THE SUCCESSFUL PLANTER FERTILIZES HIS LANDS. The Virg?n?a^Carcl?na Chemical Co,, "Manufactures the best Fertilizers on Earth". Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co., CHARLESTON, S. C. Parties desiring a good Stalk Cutter, will find "THE DIXIE" at Curtis' Shop, corner Main and Din gle Streets. I have improved the ma chine and guarantee them to give en tire satisfaction. Thanking my farmer friends for past favors, I am as ever, J. R. Weatherly, Patentee and Owner Nov 12-3m \ Unless we are being v?ry much deceived we are going to have */f U ME JIT SHO W\ And at much less than the usual cost for enter tainments of the kind. There is another rea son why you ought to attend?this show is not like a circus or many other MONEY-DRAWING AGGREGATIONS. A large percentage of the proceeds will remain at home, and in a worthy cause?for the benefit of our friends, The Knights of Pythias. mg When the Knights undertake to do anything they do it well, and we feel assured they have carefully and thoroughly investigated the merits of this show, and everything that is ad vertised will be carried out to the letter. Our town for the time being will be converted into AN EGYPTIAN VILLAGE. It is not expected that all your time will be occupied in seeing the show, you will have something else to do. Probably a little shopping, and we take pleasure in tendering you the use of our Store and one of the Most Complete Stocks in the State For that purpose. We are constantly replenishing every de partment. Hardly a day passes that we are not getting in new goods. From the appearance of our store you would hardly think we had been doing any business, it seems so full, but by a careful examination you will observe that goods that were there thirty days ago have flown, and new, fresh stock. jit in their place. We are determined to make A. banner one in our Carpet Department, and will offer a spe cial discount in this department for that week only, so if you want Carpets this will be your season's opportunity. I J, BATTENBERG & SONS. SUA?TER. S. Cv Ladies please pay special at tention to the following : Two great extra values in Reefers for children 4 to 14 years. One lot good quality ma terial, Navy and Garnet, nicely trimmed, never sold for less than $1.75 ; as an extra induce ment, ?1.25. One lot extra good material, Navy and Garnet, handsomely trimmed ; really good value for ?2.75 ; as an extra induce ment. $2.15. J, BATTENBERG & SONS, SUMTER, S. C /