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The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27

woman? Tom, Tom, love you, but you
must come to yourself"
And she did not answer his letter.
Three weeks passed and Tom Agnew
grew uneasy. He had expected letter
from her before this. He hoped he had
said nothing which she might construe into
a desire on his part to break the engage
ment. He had not meant to 20 us far as
that.
He was at the club one night again, and
in the meantime an election had taken
place.
There was only cigars on this night.
There had been no whist and no champagne.
at is wonderful what triumph we
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27

1t clcanses, puriiies aud enriches the blood,
puts and keeps the whole body in perfect
order; makes appetite good, digestion
strong, assimilation perfect. 1t brings
ruddy, yirile health 1t builds up solid,
wholesome flesh not fat when, from any
cause, reduced below the healthy standard.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27
Both of You

Will remember better if you leave
locket or ring or a pin.-Even a
pair Of souvenir spoons might be
appropriate. You take one and leave
the othef, We will engrave the
names on them if you like. We do
every sort of engraving and repair
ing, and keep an attractive stock of
jewelry, Silver-Ware, clocks and
watches.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-06-27

AS soon as Tom could get out he hurried
away, mentally kicking himself for weak
fool
And he called himself by no milder
name when he found Helen Clayburn at
home an hour later. He explained it all
to her, not for a moment sparing himself.
81 saw that something had happened to
veX you" said Helen, ''but, Tom, knew
you would come to your senses. But aren't
you afraid of me as a new woman? Just
think, Tom, l've been elected President of
the Women's Social Purity Club and won
the annual medal for the best mullins at
the cooking school. Isn't that ominous?'
There was "A look in her eyes and a half
humorous little tremor in her voice that
made him clasp her in his arms as he said
81 don't care if you've been elected
sheriff if you'll forgive me and take me
back to your heart again. don't care how
new woman you are, Just so you are
mine.'
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27

In the District Court OF the Third Judicial
District of the the State OF Montana.
In and for the County of Deer Lodge.
In the matter of the estate OF Gwenllian
Evans. deceased. Notice OF probate II
will.
Pursuant TO an order of said court.
made on the 18th day of January. 1895, no.
tice is hereby given trat. on monday, tie
9th day of January. 1896. at ID 20 o'ci. *
a. m. of said day. at the court room OF
said court. at the court house in tho
county of Deer Lodge. has been 1ppo Ited
as the time and place .or proving the
will of said Gwenlliam Evans deceased
and for hearing the application OF Morgan
Evans for the issuance to him CT letters
testamentary, when aud where any PEI
son interested may appeal and contest
the same.
Dated Jan. Is. 1896.
JOHN y. MOROSY. Clerk
BY Frank Napton. Deorty Ciera.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27
Anaconda Ne0s.

unknown feeling coming upon her. The
room began to whirl around her.
Wheel" shouted Maggie Murphy,
"Oi guess Oi'm drunk now!"
She was alone in the house. There
was no one near to see or hear her.
She must let the people know that she
was drunk at last. She must let them
know that Maggie Murphy had some
sporting blood in her veins, although II
had never shown itself before. So she
tottered down the stairs to the street,
and with uncertain footsteps, walked
away. She got as far as the postoffice
Patrolman Auerbach was standing in
front of the building when she came
along. She passed him, and then her
feet slipped out from under her. and
she fell on the ice.
The officer picked her up. "Oi'm
drunk" she said. Sober "a years, and
drunk at last Wheel"
The officer locked her up in No.
police station. Then she burst into
tears. She was getting sober, and she
screamed at the top of her voice that
her husband and family would never
forgive her for what she had done.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27
Notice to Teachers.

An examination of candidates for
teachers certificates will be held at
Deer Lodge. in the Office OF the county
superintendent, Feb. 81 and 22, 1896.
Those taking the examination in lit
erature should make a special study OF
the lives and writings Of Holmes. Haw-
thorne and Whittier as given in Mas
terpieces of American Literature"
ELIZABETH L. THOMSON.
County Superintendent
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27

Thrfves on good food and sunshine. with
plenty of exercise In the open air. Her
form glows with health and her face
blooms with its beauty. IL her sys.sn
needs the cleansing action of laxative
remedy. she uses the gentle and pleasant
laxative Syrup OF Figs
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27

Reduced rates to Austria, Germany,
Sweden. and all points In Europe. Tick.
cts to Chicago. New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and all eastern and Can
adam points Call at Butte. Anaconda
e. Pacific passenger depot for rates.
maps, etc.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27
MAGGIE GOT DRUNK.
She Stayed Sober for 81 Years and Then
Went on Il Spree.

From the Buffalo Express.
Maggie Murphy was drunk yester-
day. For "a years. so she said. she had
lived a sober. industrious life without
once touching a drop OF liquor until
yesterday afternoon. when. as she felt
old age creeping upon her. she was
suddenly seized by an Irresistible desire
TO go on a spree. She had never been
on spree before. II was a new expe-
rience for her. and she didn't know ex-
actly how 10 begin. but she went out
and bought "A big bottle of whiskey,
and took IL 20 her home and drank a
glass OF il Then she felt a strange.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27
Wolfe Tone Guards

In compliance with orders received
from adjutant generals office, there
will be an election OF officers held at
the armory on Monday evening, Jan.
9th, at 1880 O'Clock D. m. to fill vacan-
cy caused by the resignation of James
McQuade. company commander.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27

Judge Sayers of the house wears a
rabbits foot as a watch charm. The
rabbit to which the foot was attached
in life was shot in a graveyard at mid
night under a favorable condition of
the moon. and is known to possess in
fallible talismanic virtues. 1t was given
to the Texas statesman by a boy who
had his welfare at heart just before
the election of 1894. The judge found
that he needed IL. II chaperoned hGm
safely through the great political snow
fall of that memorable fall. and in
sured him a fairly respectable major
ity. which. but for that self-same Tab-
bits foot he thinks he might not have
had As a token OF his appreciation ne
now wears IL constantly near his per-
son, there 10 remain until the commit
tee assignments have been distributed.
Washington Post.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27

With but little care and no trouble,
the beard and mustache can be kept a
uniform brown or black color by using
Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27

Wife-Amos. why don't you spend more
OF your time with me? Husband-My an
gel. 1 just count the hours that keep me
from your side. Wife-Then there Is
something wrong with your arithmetic
pefroiL Erea Press
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27

The Butte. Anaconda & Pacific rail.
way have tickets on sale at the Great
Northern city ticket Office. Il Main
street. Street car tickets free.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27
Don't Make
Any Mistake

There's more money lost in this coun-
try by mistaken investments than by any
other cause. Wrecks of financial ventures
cumber the mercantile ocean and strew
the shores of the business sea. There's
just one true compass to sell by. and just
one anchor to trust to. The former is
cash up and the latter cash down. That's
our business let's US do.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27

Violin. Lessons.
Prof. Olson. studio 415 Cedar street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27
For Example

We have bought for spot cash one case
of Fine Flannelettes in the newest des-
signs, goods that will wear and wash
well; they are worth twice what we ask
fer them. We will let them go at 1Oc yad.
One case of New Duck. a grand assort-
ment; Just the thing for hard wear. We
will sell them at 10c a yard.
One case of 2o-inch Plain Heavy Crash.
We are going to sell them for SC yard.
One case Fine Massalle Bed Spreads,
extra size and heavy. worth s2.25; will
sell them for $50.
One case Extra Fine Marsalle Spreads,
a grand spread. worth 81; we close at
$3.50
Our stock of Dress Goods is now small,
but we propose to make a clean sweep.
Every piece of Dress Goods in our store
will be marked down. We will start them
at 81 a pattern.
An-Wool Patterns for 81. 90.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27

Call and examine our stock and prices
on Muslin Underwear and Embroideries
We are making some startling prices.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27
FOR FIRsT-cLAss

SANTA PLUM BING
Co to F. ID. MALONE. No. Is Oak street.
Anaconda All job work given prompt at
tention. Estimates furnished ON appiica-
ton. 1850 -Ff
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1896-01-27

Dog collars at l. A. Kings
Masks. spangles and bells at l. A.
Kings.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
Mr.. J J. Muller Commits Suicide
Ill Health, Financial Embarrass-
ment and Dependency
the Cause.

Mr.. J. J. Muller committed suicide las,
Friday al S l5o'clock a m., al his home in.thls
city. Ic ticking his own life he made use CT
a Smith aud Wessen 80 calibre revolver,
which be placed to bis right temple and pull
ed The trigger The ball passed diagonally
through bis head, coming out near the back
on the lef. side on lice slightly sboVe the ear.
Death must have been almost instantaneous,
for when his wife found him a few moments
after h SHOT himself be was dead.
Whee the deed was done no one was pres
cot, Mrs. Muller having gone out into the
yard few mi"u.es before, leaving Mr.. Muller
sitting in front Of the FIRE. While Ia the
yard she heard the report Of the pistol; but
was not alarmed, no, knowing that it was
fred 10 :he house. Returning TO the house
she found her husband stretched out or the
floor with bullet hole through bis head
from which the blood was trickliog and form
ing puddle on the Aoor
Mr. Muller was German, bat had been
resident of this couatry for a great many
years, living irst 10 Mayesville and then in
this city He was harness maker by trace
aud was quite successful in business until re-
cent years. Financial embarrassment and
continued i'll health caused him to grow de-
soondent and melancholy aud it is the sup
position that it was in an aggravated ht OF
despondeocy that be took his life Mr Null
Ter was insured in the A 0. o. w. for S2,'
900. He vas member of the Lutheran con-
gragation and the funeral services were
conducted by Rev. J. c. Traueer, on Satur-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
The New York Herald on "The
Mystic Midgets."
! E. MAYss.
Intec1ant.

The New Herald in speaking OF the pro-
duc,ion OF the Mystic Midgets in that city
said:
"One of the most novel AID pleasing cam
tatas ever seen 10 the city was presented for
the 6rst time last night at St. Aonica's hall
to crowded house. Long before the doors
were open people began to fill the entrance
way and standing room, was at n premium
before the curtain rose. The cantata is spec
tacular in character a d we'll adapted to
please the Old as well AS the young, the act
ing many times would do justice to those OF
older growth TIE marches, dancing and
tableau1 effects were very pretty. The cos.
tunes were new, original, novel and unique !"
This is the entertainment LOW under prepa-
ration by the Daughters in Israel to be given
at the Academy of Music, Monday and
Tuesday evenings, Nov. ard The prices
of admission will be ell reserved seats 35cts,
general admission 25c,s, children l5cts,
gallery l5cts
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28

After meals you should have simply feel
ing Of comfort and satisfaction. You
should not feel any any special indications
that digestion is going on. ifyou do, yon
have indigestion, which means not digestioa
This may be the beginning Of so many dan
gerous diseases, that it is best TO take it in
hard at once and treat it with Shaker Di-
geslive Cordial. For you know that indi-
ges'ion uakes poison, which causes pain and
sicka ess. And that Shaker Digestive Cor
dial helps digestion and cures indigestion.
Shaker Digestive Cordial does this by pro.
v:ding the digestive materials 10 which the
sick stomach is wanting 1t also tones up
snd strengthens the digestive organs and
makes them perfectly healthy This is the
rationale of its Eiethcd of cure, as the doc
tors would say. Sold by druggists price
10 cents to 81 90 per bottle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
Arrested For a B!lnc Tiger.

M. W. Sumter, CO ored, who does small
grocery and frui, business on Liberty Street
WAS arrested by the city police on Saturday
night for. selling @hisksy. He was given an
opportunity 10 give bond Cor bis appearance
before the Mayor en- Morday, but iostesd be
undertook 70 dispute the charge and argue
the case, wbereupou Chief Bradford commit
ted him to cell without further ceremony
Upon searching his store a number of q asks
Of liquor were found, without labels or seals
and also ore quart bottle Of dispenssry rye
Hhiskey. The latter was claimed BY an out
side party who said it was bought AMI left
there until il could be sent in The country.
The MAJOR Monday morning. decided be had
no Jurisdiction and tarned the case over to
Magistrate Wells, who not being in the city
Sumter was committed to Jail awaiting pre-
liminary hearing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
Mules, Horses, Cows and Hogs
Burned 20 Death in Levi Bros.
Stables.

Levi Bros large stables situated on toe lot
in the rear of The Watchman and Souihron
building, was discovered TO be on hre
about II o'clock Friday night by Policeman
Brown, who at once gave the alarm and then
proceeded 10 make every exer'ion to liberate
the live STOCK that were in the stable, for be
saw that the fumes had already made such
headway that it would be impossible to save
the building One mule and two cows were
rescued. but two borses, two mules. COW
and four hogs could not be gotten out and
were cremated. Tao wagons, a eulky plow,
six or seven thousand pounds of forage and a
10: of harness and other articles were also
buried There was no Insurance on the
building or contents. The loss is estimated
to be at least $500 or $500
fhe FIRE spread to the frame building next
TO The Watchman and Southron building,
which was nDfil recently occupied by The
Watchman and Souihron printing Office.
Two rooms were partially destroyed before
the flames could be extiogpished. and it was
only ty the hardest sort Of work by Mona
gtau and Delgar Reel Squads that the entire
building was kept from going up in smoke
Each squad bad two streams on the FIRE and
the fremeo surrounded the FIRE and fought it
ICOu hi sues uUtIt IL "do UlOuSut IutO SuO-
lection. The building which is owned by
C. P and H. & 0s'een is insured for an
amoun, that covers rhe loss.
All Of the window glasses in the rear of
The Wa!chman and Southron office were
broken by The heat. which was the extent Of
the damage sustained by that building.
The rear portion of the building occupied
by Hong Goog, the Chinese lauDdryman,
was slightly damaged, and two-room frame
building in the rear of that was burned to
the ground These two buildings we're the
property of the Coldrsd Investment Associa-
,on.
A small bulldog, used as stable, on Mr..
N O'DonneI!'s lot, adjoining Levi Bros
Stable, Was also turned.
The small amount of damage resulting
from the FIRE ia the highest testimonial of the
efficiencs Of The Fire Department. for had the
iremen not worked as they did il is more
than probable that the fire would have spread
TO the adj,uiog buildings 90 both sides and
disastrous and costly Ere would have re.
suited
The Dsiiy Item sincerely corgfatula,es the
6rensn on the 1ine .ork they did that nj ght
aud a, the sane tims extends no less sincere
thanks, for bad the 6remen not worked 81
faithfully the Item would to-day have been
homeless and tenporarily auspen1ed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
The Facts About the Reported
Disturbance at Mayesville.

Mr. EplToR:-The account CT the distur-
tance in Mayesvile, on Saturday night. Oct.
18th, which appeared in your issue of the
2ist, calls for word Of correction from me
in the following particulars: Sam Bradley
was arrested by the town marshal, and while
on his way to the guera house be was taken
away from be marshal oy some parties Three
boys ~sre arrested aud lodged in the guard
house They we're kept in the guard house
until Monday morning when they were tried
mot by the Intendant), but by the whole
town Couoci Their conduct during the
row was closely investigated and he verdict
# the Council was that two Of them were
guilty of cursing and using improper lap
guage on the streets and they were 6oed
So 90 each The other was 6aed S. 90, as
hr was more guilt. Of mi.behavior than the
others. If there was any riot, the proof WAS
not brought before the Council. The causes
did 10, appear to the Council 10 call for any
punishment more severe. am glad TO say
tha, there has been no further trouble.
Respectfully
E. MAYEs,
Intecxant
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
A Jack Horner Party.

The circle of Kings Daughters, heretofore
known as the "Willing Workers circle
bava cbsnged i,s name to that of the "ines-
much" circls The young ladies composing the
circle propose to hold an entertainment for
children, known as stack Horner Party, !"
at the residence Of Dr.. Fl. j. McLaurin,
this afternoon, setween the hours of fonr
aod six The two hours will be devoted TO
the entertainment Of the little ones who at
tend. Refreshments will also be served. The
older folks could spend pleasant two hours
looking o. Admission 10 cents
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
FIRE.

An alarm CT FIRE was made just after four
yesterday afternoon, and the department turn
ed out promptly. IL first 20 one seemed to
know where the alarm came from and both
wagons went mp Main Street.
1t WAS finally ascertained that the fire was
on the premises OF &r. John Morris, corner
of Sumter and Dugan Streets. After race
of FIVE or ten minutes the reel wagons re.
turned and located the 6re which proved to
be stacs of fodder in Mr.. Morris garden.
No. got to the IRE little ahfad of No. q,
and both teams were pretty much tagged by
the race.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
A Negro Shot.

Late Wednesday afternoon Amos Hanely
and Willie Non,pcn cry, eolored, while sit
ting on box at the corner Of Main and Re
publican streets began fooling with their pis-
tols and Hanely's gun went of unexpectedly
The ball struck Montgomery on the upper lip,
cutting off par, of it. Hanely left the scene
Immediately nd Montgomery was taken TO
DR.. China's Drug Store where his wounded
lip WAS patched up. montgomery says the
shooting was the result Of an accident and
that be and Hanely were good friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
The Witherspoon Furniture Co

The attention Of our readers is ioyited 10
noli@e By Mr. John E. Whilden, who has
recently purchased an interest 10 the Wi,her-
spoon Bros. & Co. furniture business, and is
now actively engaged in pushing the grow
ing trade that has heen built up oy pro-
gressive methods and energy Mr. Whi.deu
will he glad TO see his friends at any time and
will take special care in serving them when
they want furniture
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
ClaremOnt Lodge No. 81 A. T. NJ.

TINE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU.
NICATION of Caremont Lodge, No.
ga, A. F. NJ: will be held on Thursday
Evening, Nov. 10th, at y p. N. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
By order, F. VI. SPANN, W. n.
H. c. Moses, Secretary. Oct 2l-o
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
Want the Reel Wagons Regulated

The custom of the reel wagons iu driving
rapidly through the city at random is exceed
ing foolish and dangerous. An ordinance
should be passed ins.ruc'ing the reel wagons
not to leave the reel house until the direction
of the FIRE was located, and then go at a
moderate speed. OBSERVER
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28

In many cases, the 6rst work of Ayers
Sarsaparilla is TO expel the effects Of the
other mediciees tina, have been tried in vain
1t would be saving of time and money it
experimenters took Ayers Sa.ssparilla at
first instead ofa last.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PERSONAL.

Misses Beulah Rhame and Marie DuPre,
who have been visiting ct Pisgah, returned
to the city Yesterday afternoon.
Miss Law, of Merced, California. is visiting
Ars. a. S. Brown.
Miss Arabella Moses and little brother,
Clsrenon,, lef, fo. Nswber.y Monday.
Mr.. Sam Talley, of Colombia, is visiting
Mr. 81. B Bloom.
Mr R. F. Wi.leford, OF Miliwood, Ga, has
been in the city for several days.
Mr. R E. Carnes, of Bishopvil!e. vas in the
city yesterday on business
Capt. a. A. Wells, of Florence, was IN the
city yesterday.
Mr.C. Wariug and Maj. J B. Ezeli, Of
CoIumbia, we're in the city yesterday
Mrs. Agnes Begin has gone Charleston
to spend the remainder Of the week.
Mrs. E. /. Reardon left for Charleston Mon
day afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Alexander have gone to
Charleston for the week
Mrs. J. J. Fowler and daughter. of Will
mipgton, N. c., have been visiting Mrs c..
E. Bultman during the past week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Meyer Levi, of Rutherford
ton, v. c., are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ferd Levi.
Miss Fannie Strauss. of Mayesyille, passed
through the city las; Thursday en- route for
Rock Hill, where she will attend Winthrop
Normal College
Mrs. R. E. McElveen, who has been visit
ing her brother, Mr. Edgar Skinner, has re-
tnrned 10 her home al Shiloh
Ar. R. H. Jackson, Soliciting Agent Of ;he
GecrgiA Railroad, spent Thursday 10 the
city.
Mrs J. W. n Dukes and Miss Ethel Low
man are spending few days with Mrs. u. B.
Rana,e.
Mss Eva Smith, of Sumter, who has been
engaged to teach the Walnut Hill School,
arrived last Saturday and opened the school
last Monday Era.
Mr. John P Moran, liked by everybody
who knows him, is at home for few days.
John went to Charleston with Deigar Reel
Squad
Messrs Emile Moses and ". n Branch
drove down to Mayesville Sunday morning
and returned in the afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. a. Ut. Cooper, of Wisacky,
vent TO Charleston Monday 10 spend tie
week.
Mrs. S. L Kee and Mr Vernon Keels Of
Rembert, spent Monday and yesterday iu this
city.
Hon. ]. Wm. Stokes, Democratic nominee
for congressman from this district was in the
city yesterday morning He spent sew
eral hours in consultation with lead
ing Democrats relative to the cleo
ton. In the afternoon be went
into the country to see several Of his polti-
cal fries6s. he is at work and will not leave
anything TO chance on the day of election