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SERIOUS DISASTER IN BATTLESHIP MISSOURI. I Eipicsion pf 2090 Pounds sf Pow ?? Ktils 29 Officers and Men. 3?, ?fl Sc The Ship Narrowly Escaped Total Destruction as Explosion Oc? curred Ira Compartment Ad? jacent to Magazine. Pensacola, Fl?., April 13.--By the explosion of 2,000 pounds of powder in the after 12-inch turret and in the handling room of the battleship Mis? souri, Capt. Wm. S. Cowies command? ing, 29 men were instantly killed and five injured, two of whom will die. The Missouri was on the^ target range with the Texas and Brooklyn at practice about noon, when a charge of powder in the 12-inch left hand gun exploded, ignited from gases, and drop ; ping below ignited four charges' of powder in the handling room and all exploded, and only oue man of the entire turret and handling crew sur? vives. . But for the prompt and efficient work of Capt. Cowies in flooding the handling room and magazine with water, ene of the' magazines would have been exploded and the ship would have been destroyed. Capt. Cowies completely overcome with the disaster, referred all news? paper men to Lieut. Hammer, the ordnance officer. The latter gave out a statement of the explosion and its probable cause. According to him, about noon after the first pointer o? the after 12-inch piece had fired 'bia string, and the second pointer had fired the third shot of his string the charge ignited. The fourth shot was being loaded and from all indications the first half of the /charge had been rammed home and the second section was being rammed home, when the gasses from the shot previously fired or portions of the cloth cover ignited the powder. T-e breech was open and a dull thud gave .notice of something unusual. No .loud report was made, but flames were seen to leap from every portion of the tur? ret. A few seconds later another explo? sion somewhat more fierce occurred. Thia was in the handling room below where 1,690 pounds of powder or four charges, ready to be hoisted above, had. ignited. Fire, quarters were sounded and every man of the ship re? sponded and the magazine and hand? ling rooms were; flooded with water. In less than five seconus after the first explosion, two streams of water were being played into the rooms and when volunteers were called for, every man of the sh ip respended, eager to go into the turrets and rescue the crew. ? TF88 With a History. An historic oak sapling was planted in the White House grounds Thursday afternoon by Secretary Hitchcock of the Interior, President Roosevelt at? tending and witnessing the event. Mr. Hitchcock shoveled the first earth in the hole in which the sapling was planted, and the work was completed by White House employes. The sap? ling is a grandson of the famons oak tree that shaded the first tomb of Washington at Mt Vernon. Acorns from this tree were sent to the czar of Kassia many years ago by Charles Sumner, and were plaited in the grounds of the Peterhoff Palace at St. Petersburg. Some of them grew, and one of them became a magnificent tree. In 1$98, when Secretary Hitch? cock was the ambassador of the United States to Russia, he collected some acorns from the great oak in the pal? ace grounds and brought them to this country, planting them in his home grounds in Missouri. Half a dozen of the acorns grew into saplings, and one of those planted today was from an acorn that fell from the oak in the Peterhoff grounds. The tree today was planted just to the north of the east entrance to the White House grounds, near the street between the White House and treasury.-Washing? ton special to Cincinnati Enquirer. A great stir was created in Washing? ton society last week as the result of an escapade of Gardiner Bell, the seventeen year old grandson of Alexander Graham Bell, the eminent scientist. Aided by his older sisters, young Bell went to a charity ball that wa? given by a most exclusive circle, dressed as a lady. His sisters chaper? oned him and introduced him as "Miss Van Eyck." A handsome boy, he made a pretty girl, and entering heartily into the spirit of the occasion he soon had his dance card full. All of the leading society swells sought the pleasure of one or more dances with the lively stranger. There was some flirtatious behavior on the part of Miss Van Eyck that had to be re? proved ; but taken all in all she ac? quitted herself very nicely. A young lady at the ball discovered the decep? tion and when the information that Miss Van Eyck was really Mr. Bell became known, there were some very angry young swells about. The Cause of the Blues. Nine times oat of ten, that mental con? dition which results in depression, d? spondency-the blues-is caused by a tor? pid action of the liver. In fact the con? ditions described above are usually the first manifestations of a sluggish liver. If the attack continues, sallowness will soon appear. The next time you feel ublue" take Ryd&le's Liver Tablets. You will be surprised to see how quickly the blues will vanish and how brignt and cheerful you will feel. Rydale*s Liver Tablets make the liver healthy and keep it healthy. They regulate the bowels and keep them regular. Fifty tablets for 25c. All dealers. ELECTION FOR BEER DISPENSER Ornee Board Control, Sumter, S. C., April 16, 1904. THE State Board of Director? having authorized this Board to establish a beer dispensary at Sumter, S. C., an election will be held by said board at Sumter, S. C., on Saturday, May 7, 1904, for a beer dispenser as aforesaid. Applications must be filed with Board. THOS. V. WALSH, April 16-3t. Clerk. SENATOR TILLMAN'S VIEWS. South Carolina Democrats not Committed to Hearst. The Senior Senator Thinks That This State Will Send an Uninstructed Delegation tu the St Louis Convention. Washington, D. C., April 12.- Sen? ator Tillman today placed a temporary injunction upon the claim the Hearst managers are making to the South Carolina delegation to the National Convention. *y "South Carolina will, in my judg? ment, send an uninstructed delegation to the St Louis Convention," said Senator Tillman. " I have not talked politics for the past eight "weeks," contined Senator Tillman, "but I am pretty well assured that Democrats of South Caroilna are not committed to Mr. Hearst or any other candidate. In my judgment we will send an unin? structed delegation to smell arounnd for the strongest and best available candidate, who is not dominated by either the Cleveland or the Bryan ele? ment in the party. All we want to know about a man is whether he is a straight Democrat and has always voted the party ticket." "Understand, I am speaking for my? self alone, " added Senator Tillman, j "For I have not been able to follow the political situation during the past eight weeks." "How does South Carolina regard Judge Parker as an available candidate for President?" asked the reporter. "Judge Parker is not objectionable to me, so* far as I am personally con? cerned" replied Senator Tillman. ANY CLEAN, CONSERVATIVE MAN. "My views regarding our party's nomine? have not changed during my forced absence from the Senate. Eight weeks ago, before I was taken ill and compelled to undergo a series of opera- ; ti ons in my throat, I then stated that I would be in favvor of any clean, con? servative man upon whom ail the fae- ? tions in the party might unite. We have got to put aside Clevelandism and Bryanism, for it is impossible to produce a satisfactory mixture of these two conflicting elements. "I am not worrying my head secur? ing a declaration from Judge Parker as to his position on political issues. It is perhaps fortunate that he is with? out a record on she issues which have j heretofore divided the Democratic party and it is perhaps fortunate for the party, and also an element of strength to Judge Parker, that be is not required to do any at this stage of th e proceedi ngs. ' ' * "The managers of Mr. Hearst insist on placing South Carolina in the Hearst column," remarked the , re? porter. "I cannot prevent Mr. Hearst's managers from making claim to South Carolina, but 1 am in a measure familiar with the sentiment of our people regarding a candidate, and we expect to go to the Convention and vote for the man we think has a chance of winning. In my judgment our present prospects are bright and I be? lieve that if we can unite our efforts in behalf of a safe, practical candidate, who is not directly identified with either the Cleveland or the Bryan wings of the party, weean elect him." This is the first political statement made by Senator Tillman since his dangerous illness. He returned to Washington from his home in. Edge field and was given a cordial greeting in the Senate this morning by his asso? ciates on both sides of the chamber. IN POLITICAL HARNESS AGAIN. Senator Tillman has entirely re? covered from his recent illness, and is ready and anxious to get in political harness again, Several weeks of abso? lute rest and relaxation from the cares and responsibilities of public office has had a good effect npon him generally. His reception by his Senatorial col? leagues today and the letters and tele? grams of interested sympathy he re? ceived during his absence from the Senate were very gratifying to Senator Tillman. THE DELEGATION'S VIEWS. In this connection it is said that all of the South Carolina delegation in Congress, with possibly one exception, favor the nomination of Judge Parker. Senator Latimer, while not com? mitted to any candidate, is favorably inclined to Judge Parker under exist? ing conditions. So are Representatives Legare, Finley, Scarborough, Lever and Johnson. Representative Aiken has thus far refrained from expressing a personal preference, but at the pro? per time he will join the other mern bersf'of the delegation in cordially supporting the nominee of his party. The report that the South Carolina delegation has been captured for Mr. Hearst probably originated from the fact that some of the over-zealous and perhaps indiscreet missionaries of Mr. Hearst sent to South Carolina over? estimated the effect of their individual work. WHERE IS THAT "FIRST CLUB?" One instance is cited where an attempt was made to intimidate one of the members of Congress by threatening him with "trouble in his next election unless he used his in? fluence to carry his district for a Hearst delegation to the State Con? vention, which meets in the middle of May." As a result the Congressman threatened promply declared for Judge Parker and organized the first Parker Club in South Carolina.-R. M. L. in News and Courier. Judge Gage ll!. Columbia, April 17.-Gov. Hey ward was notified yesterday afternoon by Solicitor Henry that Judge Gage would be too ill to preside at the term of court at Yorkville, open i ne tomor? row morning. Chief Justice Pope has recommended J. E. McDonald of Winnsboro as special judge, and the governor has sent bim his commission. Judge Gage's condition is serious. A Cure for Headache. Any man, woman or child suffering from headache, biliousness or a dull, drowsy feeling shoul.1 take one or 1WO of De Witt's Linie Early Ricers night am morning The-?? fa mons Jitf'.e pills are famous because they are a toni?: .is well as a pii'l. While? thry cleanse the *y tem they strengthen and rebuild it by their t'?nic effect upon the li .-er pud bowel?. S ld by Olm & DavK i STATE CONVENTION NEWS. Roosevelt Makes a Clean Sweep in all Conventions Held. Hearst and Conservatives Fighting for Control in New Jersey. Portland, Me., April 14-The Re? publicans of Maine in State convention here today elected delegates to the national convention at Chicago and adopted a platform endorsing the ad? ministration of and pledging support to President Roosevelt. The delegates were not pledged, but the platform in this State is deemed sufficient in? struction. The resolutions expressed commendation of the wise, patriotic and progressive administration of President Roosevelt, to whom it promised renewed allegiance and sup? port. The work of the Senators and Representatives of Maine in Congress was likewise heartily endorsed. OREGON REPULICANS IN SES? SION. Portland, Ore., \pril H.-Oregon is to ba the first of the Pacific Coast States to endorse the candidacy of President Roosevelt for renomination and to choose delegates to the Chicago convention pledged to his support. The Republican State convention was called to order here shortly before noon today with an attendance of 360 delegates. In addition to choosing eight delegates to the national conven? tion the convention, will nominate candidates for the minor State offices to be filled at the next election. 2 NEW JERSEY DEMOCRATS, g Trenton, N. J., April 14- Indica? tors were not lacking at the opening of the Democratic State convention today that there would be a sharp con? test for supremacy between the Hearst supporters and the conservatives. A few weeks ago it appeared that the Hearst element would have everything its own way in the convention, but the old-line Democrats at last opened their eyes to the situation and their delegates came to the convention pre? pared to fight to a fiDish to defeat the purposes of the radicals. This morn? ing both sides were claiming the upper hand and the ultimate outcome of the contest is in doubt. WEST VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS. Charleston, ,7 Va., April 14.-The Republican State convention of West Virginia is in session here today for the purpose of ' selecting delegates to the national convention at Chicago. As the party is a unit for Roosevelt the interest in the convention centers chiefly in the bearing it may have on the contest now in progress for the gubernatorial nomination and also for Senator Scott's seat in the senate. The nominating convention will be held in July. Cheraw, April 23.-On Monday night Messrs. Law and De Cs ham ps, who have been operating a large saw mill near McBee, this county, lost their niant by fire. This morning Messrs. Ingram and Hough, who operate a saw mill near to the Law and Des Champs site, lost their plant by fire. The woods ont in that section have been barning several days, and the m il..s caught from forest fires or slab pits. Both firms cut lumber for Wm. Godfrey & Co, this town. Law and DesChamps carried insurance. Both will rebuild. Washington, April 14.-Isaiah J. McCottrie, the negro collector of customs at Georgetown, was reappoint? ed today. His nomination was sent to the Senate, together with other Presi? dential appointments. At the treasury department it was said that there was no opposition to McCottrie's appoint? ment and he had the endorsement of the Republican referee for that dis? trict Tiren ton, N. J., Aoril 14.-A practi? cally harmonious Democratic State convention of more than 1,200 delegates to elect delegates to the national con? vention at St. Louis which today selected an uninstructed delegation was followed by a bolting convention of the supporters of Wm. Randolph Hearst for ?president. The bolters numbered about 100 men who claimed that they had been totally deprived of seats in the regular convention. - - ? ? - A Thoughtful Man. M. M. Austin, of Winchester, Ind., Xnew what to do in the hoar of need Bis wife had such an unusual case of stomach and liver trouble, physicians could not help her. He thought of and tried. Dr. King's New Life Pills and she got relief at once and was finally cared. Only 2,r>c. at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Stor?. A Woman's Back, The Aches and Paies Will Dis? appear if the Advice of This South Carolina Citizen is Followed. ? . A woman's hack has many aches and pains Most times 'tis the kidneys' fault Backache is really kidney ache : That's why Dean's Kidney Pills cure it Many Sumter women know this Read what one has to say alnnit it : Mis. L. I). Collins, wife of stree! supervisor Collins residing at 226 Checves street, Flor? ence, S. C.. says : "I had been suffering with backache for months and was unable to at? tend to my household duties. I used many so-failed kidney and backache remedies, lini? ments and plasters and even had the doctor prescribe for me hut could get no relief. My hack was weak, my strength gone, had dull bearing down pains day and night, so that I was unable to get any rest. I happened to see Doan's Kidney Pills advertised and went to a drugstore and obtained a lx>.\ of them. I used them according to directions and the next dav 1 ?icgan to feel better: I continued io use them ? nd to my surprise 1 could almost feel the pain uu?appc?r. My strength return? ed, my appetite is good and I feel tatter in every way. You can use my name in any way you wish." Plenty mon* proof like this from Sumter people, (.'un at the dru;: store of F)r. A. J. China and ask what his customers report >old for 50 cents per !H>\ hy all dealers. Pos? ter-Milt ?urn Co.. Butfalo. S. V.. sole agents for J he P. S. Remember the name -T)oan*s -and take no other. y TO BE REPORTED FAVORABLY. Senator Latimer's Good Roads Bill is Making Headway. Washington, April 13.-The Latimer good roads bill will be reported favor? ably by the senate committee by agreement early in the next session of congress. An agreement to that effect was reached at a meeting of the committee today. It was decided to amend the bill by fixing at $100,000 the minimum appropriation which each State shall first receive and then share in the balance of the appropriation in propor? tion to its population. Provision was made, however, that no city shall be, credited with more than 10,000 population. The purpose of this is to limit the appropriations for State0 having large cities. Boston, April 13.-Returns practi? cally complete from the State Demo? cratic caucuses last night show that fully two-thirds t of the delegates chosen to the State convention are pledged to Richard Olney for the pres? idential nomination. Portsmouth, April 13.-The British torpedo boat destroyer Teaser ground? ed during the manoeuvres here to? night. Most of the crew were saved. It is feared that the vessel will prove a wreck. Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe. Sour Stomach-Heart Burn. Heart-bnrn results from an acid or sour condition of the stomach. This acidity is caused by indigestion. The food is only partly digested, the indigested portion ferments, producing acid and gas, these produce heartburn and sour stomach. Rydale's Stomach Tablets speedily relieve these conditions. They neutralize the acid and the food, restoring normal con? ditions. Rydale's Stomach Tablets cure all forms of stomach trouble. All dealers. Washington, April 14.-D. T. Larkin, a United States deputy mar? shall of Virignia, was today allowed $100,000 by the House committee on claims towards'the expense he was put to in defending himself in the Courts for having killed a moonshiner. A HAPPY Is one where health abounds. With impure blood there cannot be good health. With a disordered LIVER there cannot be good blood. revivify the torpid LIVER and restore its natural action. A healthy LIVER means pure blood-m ? Pure blood means hearths Health means happiness. Take no Substitute. AH Druggists. Oft CHICHESTER'S ENGLISH PENNYROYAL PILLS ? ,->?r~V _ Original and Only Cen a IM e. fy.yfr>'\BATE. ?.??7? tri tobte. Lad!?.. uk Drartftt tor CHICHESTEK'S KXGLISH ia KZD .n't Gold metallic boxe?, teaied I -with bine ribbon. Take no other. Refute I Dan?crone ttabatltatlona and Imita. tina?. Buy of jour Druggin. or ?end 4e. ia ?ump? for Particular*. Teatlmontalf an<t "Reiter fur I.aclloa," ja ut ur, br re* tnra Mall. 1 <>.???? Txitljnouial?. SoWbj _ J Hrujc^UM. 4.'h (cheater Chemical C<w Vec?on-hl? naru-r V!-<i'..-. j.???- . P il ILA* J?A He Larpt ami Most Complete 1 Geo. S. Hacker & Son -MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASH3 BLINDS) Moulding & Building Material. office and Warerooms, King, opposite Car non Street, CHARLESTON, S. C, pSF Pnrc?asf our make, which we gu?rante superior to aoy 8old South, and iherebt pave money. Window and Paney Glass a Specialty O noher 16 o " $100,000.00 Capital. THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK of Sumter. S. C. THE Comptroller of the Currency hav? ing approved the increase of the Capital of this Bank to $100,000.00, depositors now have as security for their deposits : Capital, - - $100,000 00 Stockholders* Individual Lia? bility, - - - '00,000 00 Surplus and Undivided Prof? its, - - - 20,000 00 Total Security for Depositors, $225,000 00 ONLY NATiONLA BANK IN CITY OF SUMTER. Largest Capital of any Bank in this section of South Carolina. Strongest Bank in Eastern part of this State. Interest allowed on deposits to a limited amount. BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A. J. CHINA, President. NEILL O'DONNELL, Vice President. H. D. BARNETT, R. D. LEE, G. A. LEMMON, JOHN REID, E. P. RICHER. R. L. EC MUNDS, Cashier. R. D. LEE, Solicitor. BOOKKEEPERS. J. L. McCpJlum, D. J. Winn, Jr., ? Oliver L. Yatee. July 30-3D. T??e Kind Yon Have Always Bought, and which has been in use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of and has been made under his per ?pfl^ if'*, sonal supervision since its infancy. '&*?+<?/t? Allow no one to deceive you in this. All Counterfeits, Imitations and " Just-as-good" are but Experiments that trifle with and endanger the health of Infants and Children-Experience against Experiment. What ls CASTORSA Castoria is a harmless substitute for Castor Oil, Pare? goric, Drops and Soothing Syrups. It is Pleasant. It contains neither Opium, Morphine nor other Narcotic substance. Its age is its guarantee. It destroys Worms and allays .Feverishness. It cures Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teething Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children^ Panacea-The Mother's Friend. GENUINE CASTORIA ALWAYS Bears the Signature of Tie Kind You Have Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. THC CENTAUR COMPANY, 77 MURRAY STREET. NEW YORK CITY. FIRE INSURANCE. We are pleased to announce that we have secured the agency for the "German American," "London & Lancashire," and "Orient" Fire Insurance Companies, than which there are none better We will appreciate a share of your business. For Real Estate or Insurance, see, WHITE & MCCALLUM, OFFICE NO. 18 S. MAIN STREET - - PHONE NO. 143. Mcho-iy Iteal Estate Agents, Sumter, S. C. Ml mm tie Coast Line. Effective April 17, 1904. Passenger Trains arriving and leaving Sumter. Train 35 Florence to Augusta Arrives 5 15 am M 54 Columbia to Wilmington w 8 10 ac " *57 Gibson to Sumter " 9 20 an? " 52 Charleston to Columbia and Greenville Leaves 9 21 am " 46 Orangeburg to Charleston (Tuesd'y, Thursd'y, Saturd'y) ? 9 25 am " 53 Greenville and Columbia to Charleston " 6 20 pm * 32 Augusta to Florence w 6 30 pm " *56 Sumter to Gibson " 6 50 pm " 47 Charleston to Orangeburg (Tuesd'y, Thursd'y, Saturd'y) " 8 15 pm " 55 Wilmington to Columbia " 9 25 pia Freight Trains carrying Passengers. Train *19 Sumter to Robbins, Leaves 3 40 ana tt *24 Sumter to Harteville " 10 00 am " *11 Florence to Sumter Arrives 1 40 pxr ** *12 Sumter to Florence # Leaves 3 10 pu " *25 Harteville to Sumter Arrives 7 40 pm " *20 Robbins to Sumter I" 8 00 pm Northwestern Railway. Train *70 Camden to Sumter Arrives 9 00 aid M *71 Sumter to Camden Leaves 9 36 am " *63 Camden to Sumter " 5 45 pm 11 *72 Wilson Mill to Sumter Arrives 12 30 pm " *73 Sumter to WilsonMill Leaves 3 30 pi? " 76 Wilson Mill to Sumter, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Arrives 9 00 a tu " 77 Sumter to Wilson Mill, Tuesday,Thursday, Saturday, Leaves 4 50 pm " *89 Sumter to Camden J" 6 25 pm Trains marked * daily except Sunday ; all other trains daily. For further information, apply to . J. T. CHINA, Ticket Agent A. C. I. SOUTHERN RAILWAY SOHEDUIJE Effective Apr. 17 , 1904. Read down Read up No 142 No 140 No 141 No 143 2 15 pm 7 00 am Lv Sumter Ar 9 15 am 5 45 pm ll 40 am Ar Charleston Lv 3 20 am 7 10 am 11 40 am Ar Columbia Lv 7 20 am 310 pm 12 30 pm Ar Augusta Lv 6 55 am 6 10 am 10 55 pm Ar Atlanta 1055 Lv 10 55 ll 45 pm 11 45 am 5 30 am Ar Birmingham Lv 5 20 4 10 po 8 30 pm ll 10 am Ar New Orleans Lv 9 20 am 12 35 am 3 30 pm Ar Spartanburg Lv 3 30 10 35 am 1 30 am 4 55 pm Ar Greenville Lv 4 55 9 40 arr 7 15 pm Ar Asheville Lv 7 05 ai> 8 15 pm Ar Louisville Lv 7 40 ai* 7 30 pm Ar Cincinnati Lv 8 30 au; 6 0f~ Ar Camden Lv 2 00 pm 8 35 pm Ar Rock Hill Lv 9 25 air 9 40 am Ar Charlotte Lv 8 10 ai*i 9 45 am Ar Washington Lv 9 50 pm 4 15 pm Ar New York Lv 3 25 pm Trains 142 and 143 make elope connection at Sumter Junction with 117 going North ria Camden and Rock Hill, and No. 118 for Charleston and Atlanta via Augusta or Co? lumbia. Traine 140 and 141 make close connection at Ringville for Charbston and Colum? bia, and at Colambia^ith solid Pullman trains composed of elegant Dining Cars, Pull manj|Compartment, Club Library, Observation and Drawing-room Sleeping Cars te ind from Northern and Western points. For full information or reservations apply to any agent or address S. H. Ha-dwick, CH. Ackart, General Passenger Agent, J. R. Clack, General Manager, Washington, D. C. Agent, Washington, D. 0. W. H. Tayloe, Sumter, 8. 0. R. W. Hunt, Assistant GPU. Pass. Agent, Division Passenger Agent A t.? H ma. Ga. Charleston^!. C.