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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-15
SUICIDE OF A JURIsT.

Helena. Mont. Dec. Judge
Horace R. Buck. associate, justice of
the supreme court of Montana, shot
himself through the right eye about
m idnight at his home in Lenox.
suburb of Helena He had spent
the evening with party of friends
at a neighbor's house. seeming very
cheerful Aieer chatting for while
with his family, he went to his room,
and soon afterwards the shot that end
ed his life was heard. His wife ran
up stairs and found him lying on the
floor, dead The judge had been
breaking down in health for some
time and it is thought was seized
with sudden impulse to end his un-
easiness. He was A years Of age,
native of Vicksburg. Miss ;, and
graduate of Yale. He came to Mon
tana in 1879.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-15
The Mckinley Prosperity.

Fall River, Mass. December g.
At general meeting of the Cotton
Manufacturers Association it was
voted unanimously to reduce all.
wages in the mills of the city, the
amount and time OF the reduction be-
ing left to a committee, which for
some time has had charge of the
matter. 1t is understood the cut will
not he less thar 10 per cent and that
it will go into effect on January l.
The cut will affect 5000 operatives,
who are paid an aggregate weekly
wage of S180,0Q0
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-15
The Newberry College Claim.

Washington, December S.-Rep.
resentative Latimer arrived here to-
day and is delighted to find that his
Newberry College bill has been
placed at the head of the private
Calendar in the House. The bill has
already passed the Senate, has the
unanimous report of the committee
on claims in the House, and there is
no reason why it should not be pass.
ed beyond the fact that Speaker Reed
refused to open the door to the pay
ment Of war claims during the extra
session.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-15

Prof. Rudolph Virohow. the grea;
scientist Of the Berlin Uolversity, cele-
brated his 50th ouuiverrary as teach
er 10 that institution few days ago.
On the day before the anniversary.
while lec,uriug to bis class, be was aud-
deuly overcome with weakness sod was
unable to 60 on. As be is Is years
old, alarm vas felt for his condition
be: he recovered shortly. aud was aole
to receive the congratulations Of col
leagues and others on the following day
at his home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-15
WILL SELL STATE COT
TON.
Pentitentiary Board to Dis
pose Of Its 1900 Bales.

The regular monthly meeting of
the board of directors of the State
peuitentiary was held at the institu-
ton yesterday. 1t being the last
meeting of the year quite a large
amount of routine work bearing upon
the annual report was done
Governor Ellerbe, who is an ex.
oficio member, attended and urged
the board to dispose of its cotton
some ], 500 bales-at once The re-
commentator of the board was
adopted and the cotton will be sold
forthwith to The buyer Offering the
best price for the lot.-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-15
BUcKLEN,s ARN1cA sALvE.

BUCKLEN'S ARNICA SALvE.
The best Sa!ve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sore, letter, chapped Hands, chilblains, corns
and all Skin Eruptions, and positively cure
Pile. or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
priso 25 cents per box. For sale by d. j. F.
w. DALorme.
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S6.O6o,000
Total,

Admitting that there will be an in.
crease of importations during the lat
ter part of the year, it is claimed by
experts whose authority cannot be
questioned, that the deficit will reach
at least $S5,oo0,000, which will be
as much of deficit In one year as
was accumulated under the Wilson
act in three years.
When President Cleveland assumed
Office March 4, 1893, there was an
available cash balance in the treas
ury of 1924 100000 When Mr.
Mckinley became President on March
4, 1897, there was an available cash
balance of $2l2,O00.000.
The balance, aside from the ordi-
nary revenues for Mr. Cleveland's
term, was increased by the sale of
bonds to meet the excessive and per
manent expenditures that had been
saddled upon the treasury by the
preceding Republican congress.
These bond issues were made as fol.
lows
l February, 1894, $5o,ooo,ooo 5s
2 November. 1894, 50,0o0,0O0 5s
8 February, 1895, 62.3l5, 400 4s
4 February, 1896, 100. 100000 De
Total, $262,315,4o0
Upon these issues the premiums
realized amounted to S31, ,138, ,7S6
Gents omitted as follows
First issue, S8,633 295
Second issue, 8,53s.400
Third issue, 2,800,844
Fourth issue, ll,l66.246
Adding the principal and premium,
the Cleveland administration increas
ed it's revenue from this extraordi-
nary source to the extent of $685.
Also
And of this amount Cleveland left
to his successor $2l2,O0O,000
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Four Bales to the Acre.
Mr.. e. D. Thompson's Phe.
nomenal Crop "Paid Hand
somely."

The Yorkville Eoquirer reproduced
The News and Courier's recent edito-
rial relative to the phenomenal crop of
cotton raised on one acre this year by
Mr.. T. D Thompson, Of this county,
aud send you Mr. Thompson's reply
to the inquiry you made as to whether
or not the crop was profitable, which be
furnishes to the Enquirer:
Editor of the Yorkville Enquirer {:
10 your issue of December 2, l note a
suggestion from The News and Courier
to the effect that many people would
probably be interested to know whether
or not shere was profit 10 the crop of
four bales which l recently gathered
from an acre of cotton. At the time Of
writing the report it did not occur to
me but what vas sufficiently explicit
on this subject to enable sny cotton
rsiser to figure the whole matter out for
himself. and with entire satisfaction,
but if you will kindly allow me the
space | will be pleased to 60 into fur
ther details
The crop paid me, and it paid hand.
somely. Here are the figures for fer
t;1,o;nr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-15
s11,o73,ooo
l4.565,000
3,235,000
100000
S.543.OOO

Secretary Cages figures for No
vember, secured by carrying into the
cash $13, 3,645,250 paid on account of
the Union Pacific sale. make sur
plus for the month of $685. 900
But this money is no part of the
revenue derived from the Dingley
act, and must be deducted from gov
ernment revenues to ascertain what
the law is producing
When President McKinley succeed
ed MIR. Cleveland the available cash
in the treasury was $2l2. .837,255
Immediately the preparation Of high
tariff bill commenced. and under it's
influence, importers having taken ad
vantage of low duties and fearing
much higher ones, the cash in the
treasury was increased from March l
to August l, until it reached $685.
0l6. 600.
From this point, with the DingIey
act in full operation, the deficit has
continued until November 80, when
it was. for that portion Of the fiscal
year already completed, SAG 900. 900,
and running at ratio of more than
500, 100000 for the entire year
During the three years the Wilson
act was in operation the deficit was !:
1895, $42,805. 600
1896. o5.2O3,000
1897, l8,052,000
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THE WILSON ACT VS..
THE DINGLEY ACT.
TARIFF FOR DEFICIENCY" {"
New York World.

New York World.
Washington, Dec. 1.-The Dingley
Tariff act as a producer of revenue
promises to be three-to.one failure
when compared with the Wilson law.
Upon the basis of results 30 far at
tanned. it is estimated by unpreju-
diced authority that the fret years de.
6cit under the Dingley law will
equal the deficiency for the three
years under the Wilson law.
The statement made by Secretary
Gage that the excess Of expenditures
over receipts for the first year under
the new tariff will not go beyond
S25, ,000,0 is ridiculed by financial
experts.
Even permitting Mr.. Gage to use
the entire $5S,O00,0OO derived from
the sale of the Union Pacific rail
road, as though it had been obtained
through the collection of duties on
importations, his estimates are still
below those made by reliable &C.
countants in the government service
at New York.
The officials of the administration
have become so alarmed at the con
tinuous deficit producing character Of
the Dingley bill that they have resort
ed to unusual methods in endeavor-
ing to hide it's defects
Such an opportunity was presented
when the Union Pacific railroad was
sold to the reorganization syndicate,
and the first payment on this account,
$13 GAS, ,25o, appeared yesterday in
the treasury statement among the
ordinary receipts of che government
for November By thus Juggling
with figures Secretary Gage was able
to present surplus of receipts over
expenses for the month.
The deficit by months since June
On h.1 boo1
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-15

Leaving net pfont OF , o4 10
Of course have left cut certain ex :
penses, including Interest. eic that are
usually counted in; but the value Of
the fertilizer that has not yet been
made available. aud the calculation is
close enough for all practical purposes
The cost Of my cotton. it will be seen.
was rot quite three cents pound.
This know Is so low as to be almost
beyond belief with many farmers; but.
10 my opinion, it is easily possible TO
make further reduction in the COST.
Now, before I conclude. allow me to
make another observation, As the
result OF ny report already published I
have been literally overwhelmed with
letters asking for cotton seed and for
various points of information 10 re-
gard to the cotton seed I will do the
best I can to carry out my proposition
to send pound to all who send me
twelve cents with which to pay post
age; bat I cannot undertake to answer
all of tho letters that am receiving.
This I regret very much, but positive
ly l cannot spare the time Respect
fully, E. D. Thompson,
Point, S G., December 8, 1897
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-15

Christmas cards, calendars, booklets and
gift books 10 large assortment and hand
somer desigus than ever shown before. g..
G.. Osteen Co
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30

Was Benefited by Natures Greatest Remedy,
Paine'S Celery Compound.

So many testimonials are coming IN
from every part Of tho country 10 'he
proprietors of that greatest OF all known
remedies. which stands so pre-emlhehty
above all others in its wonderful cura-
tive powers, that 1t generally has peeh
thought best to select almost at random
small percentage of them for publication
The accom- panying letter from the wiie
of the great Missouri senator. however, Is
one OF great many that have come hrst
and last from families OF national repu-
tation.
The health of the wealthiest and most
highest cultivated is Of course no more
dear to them and their relatives than is
that Of the hum bier persons who depend
upon their daily toll for their week-to-
week living But the first class OF people
certainly have at their command every
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
NEIGHBORHO0D NOTES.

The Rev. Floyd W. Tomlkins, who has been
spending the summer In Europe, returned 10
Providence this week.
Rev Wallace Nutting OF the Union Congre-
gational church is officiating at the chapel ex-
crcises at Brown this M 1nth in Sayles Memo
rial hall
Mr.. j. A. Kenirick, formerly Of the Provi-
dence City Council addressed the mons meet.
ing at the Y. NJ. {. A. Sunday afternoon.
There was reception tondered &c the en-
tering class at Brown University by the
Young Peoples Society of the Friendship
Street Baptist church TuesdaY evening There
was good attendance and 1no program
rendered.
quite a large number Of young ladies from
the Friends school went on an excursion TO
Mount Hope Yesterday. The party was con-
veyei 10y steamer 20 Warren where they were
met Ivy bnrges and carried the rest of the way
The first meeting OF the Vermont Academy
Club was held yesterday afternoon in sayles
Hall, Brown University.
The regular weekly meeting of the Y NJ
G. A. Lycoum took place last evening in the
small hall at tho association building. There
was n fairly good attendance and the debate
was interesting and closely contested After
tho regular, unfinished and deferred business
had been transacted, the discussion Of the foi.
lowing question took place: Resolved, That
a single tax on land Is preferable TO the pres
ent system Of taxation" The affirmative
speakers were @. d. Lildcll and J. A. Nc.
Laughlin, while the negative side was DO.
Tended by II. r. slocomb and L. f. Reming
ton. The debate was closely contested and in.
torcsting, and the discussion proved that nj.
though the question was an old ono IL was still
one Of popular interest. The Judges brought
in n decision in favor % the negative, while
the house voted for the same on the merits OF
tie question. A new list of subjects for dis.
cussion during the coming month has been
prepared and includes "a large number OF
questions of nnpular tutor. 81.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
WANT DAMAGES
FROM THE CITY.
Several Matters Considered by the
Committee on Claims.
Andrew A. Moffitt and William A. Dunlap
Want $4,000 Each.

The committee on claims of the City
Council met yesterday afternoon ana
num- bsr of matters were considered by
the committee.
James A. Potter asked for remission
of tax on tie ground that Mr.. stewart
who prepared the statement omitted TO
take out the amount of Indebtedness
which is $50 900.
Eward w. Barstow claims that his
place located on the banks of the Soekonk
has been damaged by the neglect OF the
city TO finish the River road. The prop
erty is owned by the Almy heirs ana
Arthur Almy appeared and said that the
washout was caused by the failure OF the
CITY To complete the highway.
Andrew A. Motltt and William A.
Dunlap each wanted $4,000 damages for
Injuries received in "a runaway on Pine
street on tho 9th inst. They were driv-
ing at the time and their horse was
frightened Ivy the noise of whistle used
by men employed by the city TO denote
the closing of the days work.
Assistant Solicitor Baker said that IL
tho men had any claims for damages II
would he against the contractors doing
the work.
William Conley wanted damages for
injuries TO his son whoss arm was broken
by his being thrown from one OF the
city 5 tenms
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30

DISAGREEMENT OF EXPERTS.

Chicago Sept. 30.-Hog or human.
That is the issue in the Luetgert case
az present. and according 20 the view OF
the case adopted by the jury is the fate
of the defendant likely 20 be. The de-
fCnse attempted to prove yesterday that
the bone which DR.. Dorsey the osteolo-
giSt OF the Columbian museum declared
was the femur OF woman is nothing
but the bone of a hog. The witness who
declared this is DR.. w. II. Airport. pro-
fessor OF anatomy in the Northwestern
university. Professor j. A. Weisener
gave evidence in support of DR.. Riese's
testimony i'm connection with the expert
ments with human bodies made in the
yats in the Luetgert factory.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
AMONG THE WAGE WORKERS
An Important Labor Convention TO Be
Held Here Next Week.

Last evening occurred the regular meet.
ing of the Bricklayers' aud Masons'
Union, at % North Main street. and much
business was transacted.
Carpen ters and .Ioiuers No 500 met
last evening at 1885 Westminster street.
Inc Carpenters Unions of both Central
Falls aud Pawtuoket hold regular meet
ings tonight in their respective halls. also
tho Mulespinners' Association.
one of the most important labor con-
ventions ever held in this city will be
that Of the New England Label League,
which opens i'm Music Hall next Wednes-
dav. Ii is composed entirely Of Cigar
makers and about thirty unions OF that
craft will be represented. The President
of the League is Thomas II. Tracey OF
Boston, who ~ also n vice president OF
the Cigarmakers' International Union.
The objects OF the League are tn advance
Union labels OF al crafts and to aid in
defending copyrighted trademarks. One
of the principal reasons for the convent tion
being held in this city is to introduce
more thoroughly tho cigarmakers' blue
label of which craft there Is no organiza-
tion here. The Cigarmakers' label IL OF
a lighter blue than the revenue label,
and on all union made goods is posted
conspicuously on the box so that IL IL "a
very easv matter TO distinguish union
cigars from others. This label has been
one OF the strongest allies the cigar
makers have ever used anu can be seen on
cigar boxes from one end OF the land To
the other The New England League will
probably be in session for three days.
The nearest local delegate will be Thomas
Houston of Pawtucket The full proceed
inns of the COZ vention will be published
in this paper.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
Steam Roller, Express Wagon, Bike.

What might have been serious acct
dent occurred this morning on Promen-
ade street, on which the steam roller was
at work. An express team heavily laden
was coming down the hill, when tho
horses became frightened. presumably at
tho roller. and bolted down tha hill at a
terrific pace. A man named Cameron
was riding bicycle just ahead of the
team at tho time the horses started. and
i'm order To save himself from being run
over. quickly dismounted, hut not In time
for anything else than tn got out of the
way of tho frightened animals. leaving
his wheel when he had dismounted. The
horses continued in their mad career
passing over the wheel, completely smash
ing IL. and wero not brought to stand
still until well out OF sight Of the object
of their fright.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30

facility that money and good judgment
can secure To benefit them when their
health is threatened. For that reason the
almost endless number Of hearty testi-
monials that are received from those who
have the best medical advice nc their IN
stant disposal is doubly assurance OF the
unequaled value of this Paine's celery
compound, which has come TO be known
throughout the world as the remedy that
makes people we'll.
Why should one waste the opportunity
OF gaining health and yigor by temporiZ-
ing with any of the many worthless rem
edies that quaoks offer. when this Won
derful discovery of Americas aolest ply
si ,ian. Prof. Edward Il. Phelps, NJ. d..
LII. d.. of Dartmouth college, the very
foremost medical authority of this gen
Grafton, Paine's celery compound, Is now
within reach Of every oneY
Long sufferers from neryousDess. dys-
pepsia and neuralgia shOud not think
their patience virtue. Ii Is simply "a
sad waste of the Joy of healthy living
Not only these disorders, but oil other
effects OF low nervous vigor can be abso-
lutely cured, and permanently cured, by
building up nervous strength and purify
ing the blood with Paines celery com
pound
An Ealing habit is easy to fall into.
Many persons with no serious organic
troubles conclude that they are lnvallds,
and make no determined effort to get
well until they become nuisance to their
friends and burden TO themselves
What they need is To drive out the clog
ging, stupefying humors from their blood
and nourish their irfitated nerves Dy
mems of Paine's celery compound.
paines celery compound Will absolutely
cure rheumatism, neuralgia, those fire.
Guently recurring headaches and those
alarming heart palpitations and sinking
spells. It urges the body TO take on flesh
and to cushion the nerves with "a proper
accumulation of fat that will counteract
oil irritation. BY means OF this superb
nutriment every part OF tho body is nour-
ished and built up.
Vigorous health stands on tripod, one
may say, of pure, rich blood, a thoroughly
nourished nervous system and--depend
ing on these-a capable healthy digestion
and assimilation. Poor health and disease
means that something is wrong with the
Dlcod or nerves. PaiDe's celery compound
attends first to these two great essentials
and whatever else is wrong is soon Jor-
ed who n the b vi and nerves are right
Using this great invigurator, the til eu.
thin, bloodless body beginning at once To
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
ONE IN EVERY FOUR.
one Person in Every Four suffers From
Piles.

one Person in Every Four suffers From
About one person In every four suffers
from some form of rectal disease The
most common and annoying Is itching
piles, indica 10y warmth, slight moist
ure and intense, uncomfortable itching in
the parts affected.
: Tho usual treatment has been some
simple ointment or salve which some
times give temporary relief, but nothing
like permanent cure can 10 expected
from such superficial treatment
The oniy permanent euro for itching
piles yet discovered is the Pyramid Pile
Cure. not only for itching piles. but for
every other form of piles, blind, bleed
ing or prutruding The first application
gives instant relief and the continued use
for short time causes permanent re-
moval Of the tumors or the small para.
sites which cause the intense itching and
discomfort Of itching piles
Many physicians TOR long time sup.
posed that the remarkable relief afforded
ny the Pyramid PHO Cure was because
10 was supposed 90 contain cocaine.
opium or similar drugs but such is not
the case. a recent careful analysis of the
remedy showed it to be absolutely free
from any cocaine opium, or in fact any
poisonous. Injurious drugs whatever
sold by druggists at 30 cents uer pack
nge
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
WOMAN BADLY BURNED.

Chelsea. Mass. Sept, 30.-Mrs. Mary
Hustus. p years OLD, was fatally burn. d
last night at her home. Luke Hustus.
her husband, and Daniel Malone. her
uncle, were badly burned in ATTEMPTING
TO rescue her. Mrs. Hustus upset a
kerosene lamp, which exploded and set
fire 10 her clothing. Her cries called
her husband and uncle from an ad-
joining room. The men tore the burn
ing clothes from the woman, who ran
screaming into the'street. Both men
were badly injured about the hands
Mrs. Hustus was carried TO the hos.
pital' where the attendants said she will
die.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
Boys Narrow Escape.

A little boy between five and six years
OF age who lives on Bradford street. was
playing between the wheels OF grocery
wagon yesterday afternoon all uncon
scious Of his danger. movement Of the
horse. however. alarmed the child, but in
trying 10 crawl from under the team he
banged bis little head with terrific force
against one OF the wheels Some little
girls near by carried the screaming boy
10 the steps Of house where tnev soon
soothcd him to smiles by their attentions
and caregsee
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
Commissioner Appointed.

In the case Of George Corliss ct al vs.
Belinda Webster ct al decree wns On
tered in the Appellate Court yesterday n
ternoon providing for the partition of toe
estate on Plain street In dispute. Henry
sell the property and divide the proceeds
an ong the parties To the proceedings
pending in court
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
Proved Priceless. ss.-Ruby coats Al

PrONed TrIceIess.- conts and
cinnamon flavor. DR.. ARnew's Liver
Pills are household favorite- lmpur-
tiles leave the system. Tho nerves arc
plcxion II bright and ruddy. Headaches
vanish ana perfect health follows their
use. ~ doses 10 cents. sold by Bland
ing a. BANDING 80 & 5S Moy hos set
street Geo. l.. Clafin a Co.. ~ TO ~
:. Main street, Hall a. Lyon. la
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
A Llb.ral Victory.

London, Sept 3l-Tho result Of the ele,
ton yesterday in the east division'of Donbigh
shire for a member Of parliament 20 succeed
the late Right Hon. Sir George Osborne Nor.
gan. Part. Liberal. was Liberal victory
with a majority OF 1927 for Mr.. samuel Moss
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-09-30
Union Railroad Co. SneL.

Mary Shea OF Phwtuoket has through her
attorney, Jsmes T.. Banigan, began suit
against the Union Railroad Company TO
recover $1,000 She was injured on n troll
ley car To this city from silver Spring
lima