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Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04

of the illness of her sister, Mrs. KiDsman,
of Hartford, Conn. Later she was report
ed as better.
Mrs. Ruth Susan Smith, widow OF Josiah
Smith and mother of Ed Smith, passed
her Seth birthday Monday. She was kind :
ly remembered by her friends here and at
Tunbridge.
Clark Stevens OF East Barnard died last
Monday of heart disease. Mr.. Stevens
was an old and respected citizen OF Bar
nard. He had been in i'll health for sew
eral years. He served in the late war in
Co. Il. I'd VI. Vol, enisting Sept. 6, 1861,
and Was wounded Dec. 10, 1862, and Was
transferred to the invalid corps Sept. 3,
and was discharged Dec. IL, 1863 He had
been member OF Orville BiXby post, q.
A. r.. since 1886 He was faithful to his
country in its need, loyal to the organiza-
tion to which he belonged and an active
member when able, snd.true to his com
rades, good citizen and respected by his
townspeople.
G. ID. LoveIoy went to Haverhill, N. H.,
last Wednesday to attend the funeral of
an uncle, DIR Phineas Spaulding, prom
inent citizen of that state. DIR. Spaulding
was born in Sharon in 1893. de was
graduate OF Dartmouth medical college IN
1923 In 1885 he moved to Lyndonville
and there built up a large practice and
reputation so that he received an honor
airy degree from the Vermont University,
In 1899 he took a course OF lectures al
Harvard Medical college and moved TO
Haverhill, N. II. He was deeply interested
in medical science and contributed to med
ical Journals He took an interest in pub
Tic affairs and an active part in the build
ing OF the Boston q Concord railroad He
left a son, Frank Spaulding, OF Lincoln,
Neb.. and two daughters. he was the last
OF family OF ~ children. Mr.. Loveioy,
whose mother was a sister OF d.. Spauld-
ing, has always taken deep interest IN
the welfare OF his uncle, especially SO in
his declining years. When in youth he
lived with him for two years and a strong
attachment was formed which years had
not lessened.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04

Ladies desiring hair work call on Mrs.
Hiram Bean, Randolph, Vt. Write for prices
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04
DreadfuIIy Nervous.

GENTs:-I was dreadfully nervous and for relief
nerves and strengthened my whole NerN JUS Sys-
TEN | was troubled with Constipation, Kidney
and Bowel Trouble. Your Tea soon cleansed my
system so thoroughly that we rapidly regained
health and strength. Mrs. S. A. Sweet, Ha~ttord,
Conn sold by c. f. Black & Co, South Royalton
Drew & Leonard, Randolph.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04

WARNING Persons who suffer from
coughs and colds should heed the warn
ings of danger and save themselves suffer
ing and fatal results by using One Min
ute Cough Cure. 1t is an intallible rene
DIV for coughs, colds, Group and all throat
and lung troubles. Z. +. Evans u
Co., Randolph; X. p. Stockwell, Bethel;
NJ. J. Sargent & Son, So. Royaltoni A. X.
Hood & Son. Chelsea.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04

ut is a mysterious fact" soliloquized
Miss Cornfower, crossing one pretty
foot over the other as she sat on the
sand, that the salt waves do make men
so dreadfully fresh. Washington
Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04
~, mo ~. siIrn1-

She-Everybody except you says my
hat is lovely.
He-Talk is cheap, SO they can af-
ford TO talk, but have to pay cash when
foot the bill.-Tammany Times.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04
MonderfnI Mnmnn.

what makes you think she is a con
tortionist?"
"She can put on her stockings with
out sitting on the floor.--Town Topics.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04

Prove the merit Of Hoods Sarsaparllla posi-
tive, perfect permanent Cures.
Cures of scrofula in seyerest FORMS IKE
goltre swelled neck, running sores, hip
disease, sores in the eyes
Cures of Salt Rheum, with its intense itching
and burning scald head, letter, etc
Cures of Boils, Pimples, and all other erup-
lions due to impure blood.
Cures of Dyspepsia and other troubles where
a good stomach tonic was needed.
Cures of Rheumatism, where patients were UNI
able to work or walk for weeks
Cures of Catarrh by eXpelllng :he impurities
which cause and sustain the disease.
Cures of Nervousness by properly toning ana
feeding the nerves upon pure blood
Cures of That Tired Feeling by restoring
strength Send for book of cures by
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04
ms DOWNFALL.

Kind Old Lady-Poor man! you look
as IL you had seen better days.
Mr.. Willie Deadtired-I have, madam.
Once | dwelt in granite halls.
Kind Old Lady-And why this loss
of such a home?
Mr.. While Deadtired-My term ex-
pired.-Golden Days.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04

Man at the Door called to see the
head of the family
Mr.. Henpecked-She's out. Any mes
sage.-Detroit Free Press.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04
rnrtlcnInrn Mnntcd.

Little Binlls is going to marry that
very tall Miss Hopkins.
"Goodness How did he court her
with stepladder or telephone p
Chicago Record
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04
A neIicntc PrnnnsnI.

She-I hate my name-it's hard to
write in the sand.
He-Do you think you could write
mine more easily?-Iudge
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04

Oh. rare indeed. the faith of him
His first. fresh, childish trust not gone
Who goes 10 meet a woman al
The train she says she's coming on.
Chicago Journal
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-11-04
An Egoti.t.

Claud-There is nothing more pleas
ant than to walk and talk with the one
you love best.
Maud should think you would get
tired Of your own company.-Town
Topics.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
THE STEEL POOL SMASH.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb lo-The dis
solution of the steel rail pool was the
dominant theme of discussion in the
iron and steel trade to day. Luther
S. Bent, chairman of the executive
committee of the board of directors
of the Pennsylvania Steel company,
said this afternoon that the first re
suit O; the break in prices had been
to abnormally increase business, and
that orders for nerly 10000 tons Of
steel rails at the $40 rate had been
received by eastern companies since
Friday last, the contracts being di
vided between the Pennsylvania
Steel company and the Lackawana,
Cambria and Bethlehem companies.
The contracts. Mr. Bent believed,
would not nave been executed be
fore June or July if the Gu; had not
taken place Asked whether he
thought the cut would extend beyond
the $40 basis. Mr. Bent said "That
is question that will largely depend
upon the attitude assumed TO day by
the Illinois Steel company. If it
fails to adjust matters it will not sur
prise me if rates further declined
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
Triumph Of the Short Skirt

The wet weather recently. and tie
habit cf number Of our young wo
men of weariog their bicycle suite
when shopping, have furnished an
object lesson to the observing thai
must have its weight io creating Gus,
tom, OF if the ladies prefer the word
the fashion.
% Broad street we noticed a lady
clad in the orthodox length aud num-
ber Of skirts which she had gathered
up ip ber left hand at some point lu
the back and swished around to be'
left side. The bottom edge of her
shirt, which nomiDally would have
swept the pavement 10 the rear, out
which were pow exposed TO view on
her left side, were wet and muddy
To her right hand she carried az um'
brella, and as she passed along With
her weight of skirts elevated 10 her
left hand, curious persons would
glance down 90 Der left side to deter
mine the beieh, Of the elevation.
Waikiki along just in froot OF hei
was young woman clad in Jaunty
bicycle suit Her shoes extended into
lesgiugs, and ber skirt clear of of the
grouud, all round, reached to The point
of the ordinary shoe top. Her um'
brella was gracefully carried ID her LET!
hand, while her right was free, and
neatly shod aud suugly and seusibly
clad, she passed 90 uodissurbed by the
weather. The contrast between the
two, though they we're from the same
social station, was cons picuous and con
viucing The trinmpa of the sbor'
skirt wts complete. The young WON;
iu the bicycle >i;irt looked as much bet,
ter than Der neigbbor as does the bare
beaded girl than the young woman "l't
the theatre bat Augusta Chronicle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
TiIlman ConfesSes.
His Bill is to Force Monopoly
Liquor on his People.

Washington, Feb l0.-Befere the
senate left it's chamber to- day to par
ticipate with the house of representa-
tives ii, the solemn formality of count
ing the electoral votes for President
of the United States, the only mat
ter which came up for consideration
was Mr. Tillman's bill "amplifylng
and classifying" the existing law as
to the right of State authorities to
seize any intoxicating liquors brought
into the State.
MIR. Tillman explained that lite
purpose was to give to every State
and territory the right to control the
liquor traffic within ite own borders
in it's own way without interference
from the Federal judiciary or any out
side source 1t was, he said, to am
plify and classify existing law.
Mr.. Sewall Rep. of New Jersey
characterized the bill as All interter-
ence with interstate commerce. Mr.
Mills (Dem J of Texas also opposed
it on the same grounds He regard
ed it as very dangerous step back
wards in the policy of the govern
ment, and one which might as vii
be applied hereafter to woolen goods
iron and steel as now to liquor MIR
Nest Dem. of Missouri said that he
also would be compelled to vote
against the bill as going step in
advance of any legislation ever hac
in this county in restriction OF the
right of congress to regulate com
merce among the States The efec
of the impending bill, he said, was
to con6ne every resident of the State
of South Carolina to the use of liquor
distilled in that State and 80 to create
monopoly -
IL confess that" said Mr.. Till
nan
"Then that is principle which
shall not endorse" Mr. Vest ex
claimed
The Vice President interrupted the
discussion at 10 minutes before
o'clock and directed the sergeant.at
arms to proceed to execute the order
of the senate relative to the joint ses
sion of the senate and house of rep
presentatives for the purpose O
opening and counting the votes o
electors for President and Vice Presl
dent of the United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
Land Surveying.

H. D. NOISE, will give prompt attention
to calls for surveying and plating land Can
be found at his Office, next door to office of
Lee and Noise, Sum ter, S. c.
Nov. l8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
TARS AT TIE GUNS.
Practicing With Secondary
Batteries OF Charleston.
THE BLOCKADE FLEET.

Charleston. Feb 1.-THE food
gates of heaven were opened upon
Admiral Bunce's feet and since early
this morning the crews of all the
warships have b"en making gallant
but only partially successful attempts
to secure their batteries in down
pour of rain The storm was fortu
nately accompanied by comparative
ly little wind, but the rain came
down in sheets. flooding every unpro
tected spot on shipboard The guns
have kept going bravely, however
The manoeuvres last night consisted
in searchlighs work until 8 80
O'Clock. coupled with considerable
gun practice During the early
night the Maine launched torpedo
very successfully After 9 O'Clock
the battleships returned to their po-
sition which they occupied Tuesday
and watches for the night were set,
while everything was on the alert
looking for possible blockade run
ner 1t was known beyond question
that the Vesuyius, who is to perform
that service, had NOT arrived off the
Carolina coast To night it may be
different The Vesuvius is undoubt-
edIy to make all attempt to enter the
harbor and the longer the effort is
postponed, the more vigllant become
the blockadipg ships
Nothing of much consequence has
been done on or by the feet during
the day. About noon the Amphi-
trite came up to the city aud anchored
off the custom house pier, where she
still lies An officer from the New
York came up to town yesterday and
made contracts for coal tor all the
feet and the Amplitude will be the
first one to have ner bunker's filled.
The New York, Maine and Marble
head lay within a cables length o1
one another to day until nearly dark,
and then they resumed their position
of last night. During the day they
placed targets for exercise with their
secondary batteries and they vii
practice with these to night with the
aid of their searchlights This same
work was done last night, and it is
said ,ha. during the practice then
seaman on the Maine was Injured
but the name is not given and the re
port is not fully substantiated
There is no longer doubt that the
fleet ia now actually engaged in lt'
blockade work. The Vesuvius 1t
looked for hourly and from unottlcia
sources on shipboard it is learned
that the Dolphin may return t.
Charleston from Jacksonville as
bloclsader.
Neither the Indiana nor Massachu
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
ALI About the
BIockading Fleet.
An Accident on The Name
Searchlights Brighten the
Sea..Plan Of Enter
tainment.

CHARLESTON, Feb. 10.-A serious
accident occurred on board the bat
tleship Maine yesterday but it was
kept quiet until to-day. This was
rendered possible by the fact that the
ships are some l6 miles away ~, from
the city and out at sea. While a
crew consisting of First Sergeant
Wagner and Privates zenman and
Hardin were loading l-pound gun
of the Names secondary battery
with cartridge the cartridge ex-
ploded, injuring First Sergeant Wag-
ner on the right hand, tearing the
flesh from the bones. Part of the
shell struck Hardin in the leg and
has not yet been extracted. The
men are painfully rather than serious
II hurt. Zenman was injured about
the face
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17

1t is. of course, impossible to 90
tain definite information regarding
Admiral Bunce's plans. but it is gea
orally believed here to day that the
dispatch beat Dolphin is now en-
gagged in all attempt to run into
Charleston harbor undetected by the
feet. The Dolphin sailed southward
Monday evening, and it is said that
Lieutenant Commander Glover, who
is in charge of her, was instructed
by the admiral to make the attempt
to run the blockade The search
lights of the squadron were kept
flashing across the sea until late last
night, but the Dolphin did not put in
an appearance The ships held their
positions of yesterday all day, the
men on the various vessels engaging
for several hours in exercising their
secondary batteries
Towards nighfall signals were
hoisted by the flagship. and in re-
sponse to them the Amphitrite,
Marblehead and Columbia moved
further out to sea and to the south
ward. The stretch of water covered
by the battlesbips is thus extended
for a distance of more than 10 miles.
From the steeple of St Michael's
church tonight the fash lights of the
.warships may be observed as they
cast great paths of light up and down
the coast and out to sea. 1t is sup
posed that the feet is engaged in an
effort to detect the Dolphin
Neither the Indiana nor the Mas
sachusetts joined the feet to-day,
though it is said both vessels are ex-
pected to coal at Port Royal to-mor-
row. The Newark. which has been
engaged on police duty at the mouth
of the St Johns river for some days,
is now coaling at the same place.
This has given rise to the rumor that
the Newark will join the feet Oft
Charleston to morrow
Mayor Smyth and committee of
reception ard entertainment visited
Admiral Bunce on the flagship New.
York at noon to day and extended
the privileges of the city to the fleet.
The admiral, his staff. and the senior
feet officers were invited to attend a
banquet of the-chamber Of commerce
to morrow to meet Secretary Her
bert also to attend reception to
Secretary Herbert on that day and a
ball on the 10Th instant Admiral
Bunce expressed his qualification at
the attentions shown, aud said he
would endeavor to accept the invita-
tion.
All the ships in the locality that
can enter the harbor will do so be
fore the sec,etary's arrival, and it
will be made convenient for the OH
GERS to accept the hospitalities ten
dered. The admiral would not say
much of the details of the blockade,
but said he anticipated most in
structive and valuable season here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
Something to Depend on

Mr.. James Jones, of the drug firm Of Jones
l. Son. Cowden, ILL.,, in speaking of Dr.. Kings
New Discovery, says that last winter his wife
was attacked with La Grippe and her case
grew so serious that hysicians at Cowden and
Pana could do nothing for her. 1t seemed to
develop into basty consumption. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in store, and selling lots
of it, be took bottle home. and TO the sur
prise of all she began to get better from the
first dose. and half dczeu dollar bottles cured
her sound and we'll. Dr.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, Coughs ani Colds is
guaranteed to do this good work. Try it.
Free trials bottles 1T DR.. j. F. W. DeLormes g
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
Alleged Lynchlng In Saluda

AUGUSTA, Ga Feb 10 "A special
to ;he Chronicle from Saluda. S. G i,
says the first outrage con mittcd in that
county took place Sunday afternoon
about Eve miles from town The
negro was captured. but he has oever
reached the Jail, aed those who are sup
posed to know most are saying moth
ing Saluda is one of the new counties
recently organized.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17

setts had Joined the feet late this
afternoon, though both are due here.
Captain Chester of the Newark ar
rived in the city with his family dur
ing the day and it is supposed that
his ship that has been coalipg at Port
Royal will Join him to. morrow.
PURITAN AND TERROR COMING.
ashingtoh. Feb 1.-Two more
vessels are ordered to join Admiral
Bunce's squadron off Charleston, the
armored coast defense ship Puritan,
which is ready to sail st once and the
Terror, which will follow in a few
days
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
Nearly 81 Miles an Hour.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 10 Torpedo
boat No. 6 surpassed all speed records
10 the American uaVy today on her
official trial near Newport Commo-
dore Dewey. chairman of The trial
board, telegcap apbed the navy depart
ment as follows "Made satisfactory
speed trial Five runs over II mile
course gave average approximate speed
% 3-4 kuots
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17
FOR SALE.

l53 Acres of Land, in Providence Town
ship, Sumter County, ne"r Ca'chal' formerly
owned BY Thos. Benenhaly; subject to
lease for years.
10 Acres of Land. in BishopviIle Town
ship, formerly owned by 0. G Scarborough,
near Lyoches River.
63 Acres of Land, in Spring Hill Town
ship, formerly owned by Mrs. Ada f. Eng
lsh, bting Lot No. 3 in plat draw" by c. G..
Halle, D. 5.
1O6 Acres of Land, in Kershsw County, on
Harbard Branch, formerly o~nrd by }. r.
Stokes
Storebouse and Lot 10 the Town of Bish-
opvlle, formerly owned by R s. Galloway,
and now occupied by R. E Carnes.
Apply to
MIDDLETON Il RAVENEL,
Charleston, S. G.
Dec. 30.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17

Cinco Cigars are made by firm with At
years experience and reputation for FIRST
class goods only. Sold in Sumter exclusive
ybyH. G.. Usteen l. Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17

Lexington, Va, Feb. IL The
board of Trustees Of the Washington
and Lee university at called mee'iae
held herc to day unanimously elected
Postmaster General Will;am l. Wilson
president of that restitution. He will
formally assume he duties Of the pcsl.
ton at he opening Of the next session
ln September. He had neen selected
ii: previous meefius and the present
meeting was 20 ra ti:y his acceptance.
His selection is hailed With delight
By all here
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-17

Lamp shades when sr,isticaiy MADE e
crepe tissue are things of beauty. If yet
wartlo make shades to beautify your homes,
8. G. Osteen 4 Co. can supply the materials.
A large stock of crepe tissue in ten foot rolls
ust received.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1897-04-09
EXCELSIOR KNITTING MILLS.

Within the last Week we Stroled down
in south Union, and by invitation of
>upt. Joseph Gault inspected the knit
ting mill. 1t is Il splendid plant. 1t has
fifteen OF the latest and most approved
machines running. 1t has all of the
latest machinery that is necessary to run
their plant. Mr.. Gault made himself
master OF the BUSINESS in every particular
10y through application, and inspection
OF u number of plants, both North and
South. He is also splendid hoOkkerper.
and has Il set of books made according
to his own ideas. He supervised the
plant in every particular, and to say that
every Ching is arranged splendilly, and
tiat everything is working satisfactorily
is to speak but mildly. With only a few
exceptions all of the help in this mill
came from Union and vicinity. They
went in without auy experience AZ all,
and now some OF them are making seven
Is i've cents Il day. The help is both
male and female. and consists of children
from - years of age to adult persons.
The help SccluS perfectly happy and con-
tented, and seem To take quite an inter.
est in their work. We predict Il Splen-
did futur" for this mill. 1t has plenty of
capital behind it, some OF Unions best
business men are its directors. and its
officers know their business and attend
To II. Is there any need to s:iy more. 1t
is situated iii one of the hcalthic,t and
prctlieSt sections Of the town. The mill
does not desire any visitors. until they
get TO running at their full capacity.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1897-04-09
CONFEDERATE VETERANS.

Camp Giles Confederate NctranS met
in the court house on Monday last. There
was Il large number 0f oidsOldi"rs present.
After tranSictlmg various matters of
business. delegates TO the State reunion
at Grccnv!!c, :. c., and To the reunion
at Nashville were elected as follows;
70 Grc2nvii!c, DR.. \. f.. Fant. j. +.
Bailey, j. Il. Clifford, DR.. VIM. Meador,
G.. ii. Jetcr, G.. &. Greer. n
TO Nashville, Capt. y. IT, Foster.
Capt. +. NJ. Farr. Capt. j. r. Douglass.
VIA. Gdul;, j. Il. Lancaster, }. G. Long
Any veteran can attend either one OF
these reunions if he chooses to do So. and
he will get the benefit of the reduced
rates. We hope quite Il number will
attend, rs they are very pleasant to- the
old vets.