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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
VACCINE, NOT SMALLPOX.
A Negro From Alcolu Creates Ex-
cltement.

There was an embryonic smallpox scare on
Main Street Friday moroiog, and for awhile
some foks thought genuine smallpox pa
tienG had beeo captured oy the ,oics, but as
soon as the Board of Health took hold of the
matter and Investigated the case all excite
mens and apprehension was quickly allayed
The suspect was negro, Wssh Anderson
by name, who came 10 on the 9 80 passenger
train from Alcolu. where be had been work
log for the Alderman Lumber Co His face
ard ueck we're broken out withofenslys look
ing sores, aud his general appearance indi-
Gated that be was quite sick. The police
took charge of him as soon as he came mp
town from the depot, and detained him at tbs
City Hall until the Health Officer could be
Dick made u superficial examination and
fourd that the negro had been successfully
ycccinated His arm vas resily in terrible
condition, and bis statement that the sores on
bis face and neck were caused by scratching
bimself wers readily believed to be true.
When Health Officer Rsardon arrived the
suspect wns delivered into his keeping, ano
be ses out at once for the pest house. after
notifying the members Of the Board Of Health
tnat an examination would be necessary.
Drs 8. G Baker apd II. u. Stuckey Of the
Board proceeded to the pest house and made
a thorough examination Of the suspect.
They decided that the negro had DO synp-
toms, whatever Of smallpox, and that the
sores, on the negroes face and neck were pro,
duced by self.vsccina1ion With the virus from
the saccination on his arm. The negro bad
transferred the virus to his face by scratch.
ing the sore on his arm aud then scratch ing
his face. He was vaccinated in hanoing
elk "a eeks ago aud had lived in the meantime
at Alcoln an,il be became unable to work.
Mr. Alderman paid his railroad fare to this
city and be was on bis way TO his home near
Hechanicsyiile where he expected to remain
until be recovered.
The Board Of He1lth decided that there
was 10 necessity for OBTAINING him at the pest
house, go conveyance was hired aod be was
sent on to bis home, aa he was not in con-
dit,on to make the trip on foot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23


Dig down to the cause of your sickness, if
YOU want to get we'll and stay we'll. Most
likely it's indigestion. The Irritating poi
sops Of fermeotiue, pusrid food. left 10 the
sion ach by indigestion, cause headache, ner-
vousness. stomach ache, nausea, irritaoility,
and all the other weil-koown symptoms of in.
digestion.
They also cause many pains aud disorders
which are ofteu laid to other causes and
hence sre not easily cured. But as soon as
the poisons are removed, ell these symptows
snd disorders disappear, because there IS
no.biog left to canse them. No'hiog sue
ceed, in this like Shaker Digestive Cord al,
.er.use i, prevents the uodigested food from
fe m.nting in thestomacb and helps tho ssom-
sc, 20 digest lie food.
Sold by druggists, price 10 cents to 81
per bottle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

The city con .cil TO be elected in April viii
have 10 make new coctract for lighting the
city, as the contract With the Sumter Electric
Light Company expires in short time.
San, Wilsop. colored, was committed to
Jail Monday for :piacinR distractions on the
atlantic Coast Line track between Nayesville
and Atkins with malicious intent. The croes
ties which be piled on the track were dis
covered before q train ran into them aud ne
damage resulted The attempt 10 wreck the
train was made on January 10th, bat the
evidence establishing the guilt Of Wilson was
not obtained until few days ago The war.
raut was placed 10 Deputy Sheriff Gaillard's
hands and be made the arrest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

In recent letter from Washington, D. c.,
to an old friend, Major G A. S'uder, for
,wenty yesrs Usi'ed States Consul nt Singa.
pore says: .sWbi.e s., Des Moines I kecsr
acouainted with .iuin cot known as Cham
oerl.iu's Paio Balm, which footd excellent
against rheumatism as veil as against sore-
less OF the tbroa, and ches, (giyiog me wuch
easier orea,h,ng). | had u touch OF pneu-
monis early ,h.s week. aad t~o applications
freely applied to the thro.s and chest relieved
me of It at once would not be withou, it
for anything" For sale by Dr.. A. J. China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
4 Magazine winch Builds Houses.

The readers of The Ladies' Home Journal
are about as responsive clientele as any
magszire possesses. About six months ago
.he Philadelphia msRezine started TO publish
a series Of practical architectural plans chow
log how artistic houses could be built Vt mod
crate cost. II employed a specisl architect,
aud his work was certainly artistic. Besides
rhe plans it agreed to furnish complete speci-
6ca,ious Of each house at minimum cost
Thousands of people liked the plans given
and the series hss been great success for
the magazine. This .spsipg the building OF
over FIVE hundred bouses, varying in cost
from $500 TO $1,000 each, will be started in
dif-reut paris Of the country by Journal
readers, in addition 10 over ore hundred
other houses which have already teen built.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
chanberlaln's Cough Remedy Al.
ways Proves Effectual.

Toere are DO better medicines on the mar.
ket ,hao Chamberlain's. We have used the
Cough Remedy when all Others failed, and
IN every Instance i, proved efectusl. Almost
daily we hear the vi:,n.s OF chamberlain g
remedies extoled By those ~ho have used
them. This is not an empty puff, paid for at
so much line, but is voluntarily given 10
good fel,h, in the hope that suffering humao-
ity may try these remedies aud, like the
writer, be benefited From the Gleoville W.
Va.) Pathfinder. For sale by Dr.. A. j
China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
THAT SMALL Pox SUSPECT.
What His Employers says About
the Case.

Editor Sumter Daily Item : Referring to
your article 10 Yesterdays paper. Vaccine,
not Smallpox :" The negro. Wash Ander
SOD, was vaccin.,ed here about three
weeks ago, and hes since been working
regularly for ns Mr. Alderman did not gay
his fare 10 Sunsef We knew be bad 90
smallpox. Il seems to US that this correction
is uecessary to prevent the people Of Sumter
tsinkiog that We rurposely rau bim of to
Sumter, with smallpox Please publish this
note ned cali attention to it
Yours truly,
D " ALADRMAN + Soxs' Co
Aleolu, S. c. Feb 10, 1898.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
Interesting to Farmers.

A peries Of sriicles in toe shape of short
sttaiks" on matters of great value TO farmers
particularly, and the reading public generally,
will commeoce TO run in this paper next Mop-
day nod will continue one week. These
artic!.s are contributed by one who studies
agriculture from scientific standpoint, and
at the solicitation Of f,friends be has consented
to give short practical ''talks' from his own
experience here and elsewhere.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
Took a Severe Cold afser the Big
Fire.

After the big FIRE 10 Cripple Greek, took a
very severe cold and tried many remedies
without help; the cold only becoming more
settled. After using three small bottles of
Cdamherleips's Cough Remedy, both the cold
aud cough left me, aud in this high altitude
it takes meritorions cough remedy to do
aoy COOKE B. HENDERSON, Editor Daily
Advertiser, Cripple Creek, Colo. Sold by A.
J China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
Eatered at the Post 01scs at Sumter, $
c., as Second Class Natter.
PERSONAL.


S. Ne d 6. Shaw, Of Alcolu, spea, Thursday
in the city.
Col R. II Wallace went 70 Washington
{ { iast week.
MIN Bessie Zee is visiting friends 10 VIII
{ anineton, N. G.
Asber. Ayeoek Of Wedeea.ld spent
s ThuEsday 10 :own.
Ne. V " Sibsrt has gone TO Troy, 8. G.
{ 20 visit his parents.
Dr. and Hrs. T. u. Dwight, OF Wedge6eld,
were id the ctr Friday
n. Jas. 4 Dack and Mss,sr Fraser Dick
spsnt Sanday in the city
~ g Psovdsn, Of Gibsons n. O.. vis.
ssd IN tbeci last week.
iss Iessenan Of Charleston is visiting the
family Of Capt. " 3. szieglar. 4
Hrss Rosa Il Cooper. Of Wisacky, spent
{ fen daysi in tho city last week,
III. Garrets, represelnsiae the Harris Lishia
Syringe mas in the city &ocday
a Ryttenherg viii leave for the
Nor.h this evening To- buy gocds
III &. Thomas, Of Wedge6eld, was IN
he city on 5us7aess iast Thursday.
Mrs. & C. Little isavisiting her daughter,
Ms 3 Je.nines Of Chsrleston
HIS. hnsley S. D<yis,s Of New York Is
visiting hsr mother Mrs %. 81. Moses
SIS afessrs u. G. Rytsenberg, Abe Ryttenserg
and q. G Noees hare returned from Charles
ton.
Mr. & DoPre and Rev.. ". Kenoy.
I of P,sTah. were II sown Thursday after
5000
Goryers haa resnrned from trip
sfo Florence and Msricn in .s5e interest OF the
% q. a.
Mss Shariie Graham, has returned from
osnaask after pleasant stay of several
Heeks with relasises.
N A. Merchant, the Charleston repre-
seniatiseo Of DnD's Commercial Agency apens
sesseral da5 8 ID the city fast week.
81 Ha5 nsworth, of the Sumter Dry
S Ssl3oods CO., wens 10 Ners York Monday TO
;sny spsiog and GUNNER goods
Nsssrs = s. Carson John F. Laugbery
ana Geoeee e Kicker went to Columbia yes
tssaay mafnine 20 spend the dag
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
DEATH.

Dr. WI Gerner, OF Darlington, died at
bis home in that city on Saturday. after an
illaees OF less than week, of pneumonia.
DR.. Garuef was we'll known in shis city, aud
-h.s early and un,imely death will be regret
ted BY all who kaew him.
Mrs. ]. 3. For, died at Esssover Sunday
night She was sister of Ar. W &C. D. Stiles
Of this county aod Rev. Charles Stiles. She
was native of James Island sod the family
removed TO this city before the late var.
The funera! which was held at Good Hope
Richland Couaty, church on yesterday was
conducted by Rev G. G. Brown.
Mrs. John Newman, retiet of the late John
Nesman. of Concord township, dropped
dead Monday afternoon while sitting IN
ch.ir. Her death. waa wholly unexpected at
tue time aud vas great shock to her family
She vas about seventy year of age The
fnneral services we're held at Lewis Chapel
Tuesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
MARRIED..

ur. W. F. Entsiminger aud Miss Alice
Alien, Of Spring Hill were married oo Thurs
day las. 8, the home of the bride'sparents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
Estate Jos. M. Cooper, Deceased.
The Old Reliable

A IL PERSONS havioe claims agiapss
~ the aforesaid Estate, will preaens same
duly attested, at once, aud all persons in-
debted to said Estate will make immediate
payment to GEORGE G. COOPER,
Administrator G. 7. A.
Peb. e.-3t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
A Great Slaughter Sale is Not Equal
to this
10000 Cigars 10000

We have just received the above number Of Cgal0 solid
This largest received
firm Sumter Our buying uch quantity
.il enab
To sell at regular Factory1Prices
s from box 1000 $4,000 M quantity consist of the fol-
we'll So Cigars
Bird" Percto
filler Havana 6le and
0ope. No omorn less
following
rloc
Tobacco
factory n
Tobacco Maryland Club Smoking Tobacco Bate Plug Tobacco sOuas
ACTUAL COST had
PHONE So
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
AT FORT MONROE.
Preparations still Making for Defense
Hotels Full of Guests.

HAMPTON. VA. April Especial
Residents of Fortress Monroe are breath
ing ore easily now. 1t is fully confirmed
from Washington that no orders have
been issued to tear down the hotels there
ind they will no, be torn down unless war
should reach that stage when II would
absolutely demand such action. Two new
batteries are also there, making now IN
all seven batteries.
Up TO three weeks ago for several years
this had been an eight battery post four
OF them were hurriedly ordered away
leaving only four batteries to hold the
Tort. one soon arrived from Fort Riley
and on Thursday two more came from
Fort McBenry 10 is not definitely set
tied WHETHER this will complete the gar
rison or not.
The battery Of light artillery para6ed
through Hampton to-day, exercising the
horses and men. completely equipped. the
guns and caissops being drawn by the
horses.
The hotels az old Point condnu very
fun and will hold their crowds until
Easter. provided matters do not necessi-
tate their departure, which are rot ex-
pccted.
The war scare seems TO have no eject
on the travelling public so FAR. as Old
Point Is concerned
silent preparations are stiu going on
IN tho fort 10 make a a veritable Gibral-
FAR against all corners.
Mr.. W. ID. Diewry. an old Richmond
boy has passed an examination as ma
chinist and will enter the navy. He Is
az present first corporal in the Peninsula
Goares. Of this place
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
FLOTILLA
NOT HERE.

wreckors now at work on the Maine. and
directing that salvage OF sTations shoulo
be suspended. c.,.,.,
The tug Merritt and the barges CHER
and sharp will proceed north as soon as
practicable. A..
Tho tattered. nag at the poop OF the
Maine viii probably be removed Any
further action that may be taken VIII DO
The subject Of a conference.
The decision arrived az Is douptiesS
hascd upon the report OF Captain Chad-
atck. Ileuter ant Commander Cowles ana
Tssutcnsnt-C ommander Wainwright, COM
posing the board appointed 20 usCiuo
Nhat was best 10 be done with the Name
S.rock In their report IL Is believed tne
$3.50 - forth that il was not possible
- savo the lo-inch guns unless dynamite
Vas used to blow tie tops from tho tur-
- rucha in an editorial under the
eIN,,on Commerce in Philanthropy
and charity" to-day says that many
business houses I'm Havana have ceased
buying supplies outside the isiaad' hnu-
Ing & possible TO get their stocfs m1ch
n,.,re cneapiy in other ports IN CuDa-
This the paper says. Is cue TO enVi inV Is,
snugsling operation made possible by
spc sdrnission OF relief supplies from the
tToited states free OF duty. and II &C.
r,ands that the Government impose ou-
iies on such relief supplies. thus pre-
venting the Illegal entry Of goods wiilch
4 seriously unfair TO the government re-
sources" ....ors
Ia Lucia claims that many persons
r-ho formerly never earned or nae
dollar are becoming well-to-do through
fheir connection with the relief work
GENERAL LEE CHEERFUL.
United states Consul-General Leo mas
heen assured that every effort WIZ oe
made bv The government 10 protect his
person ana those Of other Americans
IRON violence az the hands Of the IRE
sponsible persons who are TO be found
an al cities.
II Is claimed by merchants in interior
towns that the reconce ntradoes are sell
ing pork 70 the grocers for eleven cents
a mound in silver. THIS pOIk costs four
teen cents pound in gold IN Havana
The batteries Of twelve, ten and eight
inch guns on the north coast have been
engaged n target practice to-day The
6eet OF wrecking vessels now mere Will
leave on Monday. IT Is impossible for
them 20 secure clearance papers sooner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
THE TIMES: RICHMOND. VA, SUNDAY APRIL 8, 1898

forward as a casus bell. the general
Cuban subject being subordinated TO IL.
Among these was Representative Marsh
OF Illinois. who said after talking with
tho President
Il went to see the President to tell him
that the basis OF our declaration OF war
should be the destruction OF the Maine
and the slaughter OF American sailors.
That was a foul and Intentional blow at
the American people. the American flag
and American honor. II was done by
Spanish authorities. II was this foul blow
which aroused the American people. The
general condition OF affairs is a blow at
humanity: the other was blow at u.s."
Many senators, including members OF
the Foreign Relations Committee and
members OF the House to-day received tel
egrans from conservative business men
IN their States cOunselling pacfcation
in Cuba Some of the members COM
mented quite vigorously regarding them
and the fact that they should come stimuli
tansously from different sections.
SPANISH SHIPS SAIL.
Late this afternoon the Navy Depart
ment was informed OF the sailing OF SPAN
ish ships Pelayo and the Carlos v. from
Havre and Toulon, France for Cartha-
gena. Spain. The officials suppose th9t
these vessels have been at the French
ports for some necessary repairs ana are
returning to Carthsgevsi where there IS
Spanish naval station ,or such addition
al work on them as may be necessary
preliminary TO any active service they
may be called upon 10 perform.
The Peayo has twin screws' Is $50 Feet
long and &C feet beam. she Is o. 1900 tons
displacement. has speed OF ISL knots
and besides a formidable armament car
rsea seven tornado tubes.
TORPEDO DEFENCES.
Secretary Alger to-day authorized an
allotment OF 81, 600 from the emergency
fund for the office Of the chief OF en-
rineers. The entire amount viii DO spent
I'm purchasing material for the torpedo
defences connected with tho seacCast for
ifcaiions.
General wilson, chief Of engineers act
cd promptly as soon as be received the
allotment and authorized the commano-
ing officer at Willet's Point, N. v, 10
proceed Immediately 10 contract Tor the
material required. il viii be shipped at
once 10 the p aces needing torpedo defence
and work on them will be pressed Win
ali possible speed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
FIRED ON A TUG.
Ran Too Close 20 the New Nork-The
Prompt Response of the Men.


KyYY MEST, Fla, April 2.-The Mont
Cor Terror arrived here this evening.
A tug endeayored TO pass the flagship
New York too close last night and die
not answer the signals Of the warship,
~hereupon "a four-pound shot was hred
across her bows. Those on boa-o the tug
received severe fright. After the inVes-
tigation which followed. the tug was al
lowed 20 proceed into this harbor.
The call 10 quarters and the firing OF
the shot was done with extraordinary
rapidly. and showed to what a pitch of
alertness this feet has attained.
The gunboat Newport sailed in to-day.
boxing like a white swan among the
Head colorcd Gsmanled warships She
came from Tampa.
THE LAST TOUCHES.
The last touches 20 the work of prepar-
ing the ships for action were being mado
throughout the day. The unnecessary
boats were uuslung from the davits ana
sent ashore along with other useless
paIapheInalia. on the Detroit the deck
ward-room has been completely torn
away and on the other ships similar
changes have taken place.
No movement Of the fleet IS expected
until Tue.day or even later. although
everything is in readiness for any emer-
gency.
Father Chadwick. chaplain of the Maine.
left to-day for New York, via Miami
The provisions for the sufferers in Cuba
which have been at the naval station here
for over TWO weeks. waiting for boats TO
take them 20 their destination. were to-
day turned over 10 the Plant Line. which
will probably ship them to Havana on
Tuesday next.
Tho patrol duty tonight was taken by
the cruiser Marblehead and the usual two
torpedo boats. The greatest vigilance is
observed
The steamer Mascotte from Havana.
which arrived tonight brought dozen
or more French and English bankers anc
merchants who had left Cuba unoer tele-
graphic instructions from the houses they
represent In their respective countries.
The urgency Of their instructions was
such that no delay was incurred by the
winding up of their business.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
ENGlAND'S NAVAL DISPLAY.
Intended 20 Coerce China-Reportso of
Seizure of an Island.

YOKOHAMA. April 1.-The japanese
newspapers think that the British naval
display IS not directed against Russia,
but Is intended TO coerce China into max
ing concessions 20 Great Britain.
The belief Is EXPRESSED that Japan IS
TO be left In isolation. for which sta Of
Affairs Great Britain r. blamed. and there
is consequently growing feeling Of re-
sentiment against that country.
The newspapers generally urge the re-
tention OF Japanese troops az Wei-Hai-
Wei after the war indemnify shall have
been paid by China.
LONDON. April 3.-The Sunday Spe-
cial's Berlin correspondent asserts that
news has reached Berlin that Great III
tain has seized Chu San Island. or the
east coast OF China. opposite the estuary
OF the Tsien Tang tiang.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
THE POPE'S WISHES,
He VIII Ask Archbishop Ireland te
Use His Influence.

ROME April 2.-Natican circles an
nounce that Archbishop keane Bishop
Assistant at the Pontidcal throne. IN the
name Of the Pope has sent 20 Archbishop
Ireland the expression OF the earnest de-
sire Of His Holiness that Archbishop Ire
land use his influence With President Nc
Kinley in favor of pacifcatory attitude
in the Cuban question:
II is explained that Archbishop Ireland
was asked TO do this because OF his
friendship with President Mckinley.
WASHINGTON. April 2-Monsignor
Martineil. the Pontihcal Delegate, stated
tonight that no proposition for media
ton IN the Cuban matter had been
brought TO the attention OF the delegation.
lie stated that II Instructions with that
end In view mad been sent 10 Archbishop
Ireland. either formally or Informally as
reported from Rome. he was wholly I'M
aware Of IL.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03

put the naval militia in readiness for
sudden call and to examine all vessels IN
the ports Of this state that can De used
for a mosquito feet
There are foud divisions OF naval mill
tia in Georgia. The first is under the
command of Lieutenant Frank ID. Aiken
of Brunswick; the second under Lieuten-
ant Henry s. Colding, Of Savannah. the
third under Lieutenant Clarence j.
Branchton OF Savannah, and the torpedo
division under the command OF Lieutenant
James s. Wright Of Brunswick.
Acting Adjutant-General Brown issued
the necessary orders tonight.
NEW ORLEANS. April 2.-The comand-
er Of the Louisiana Naval Battalion In
this city received orders by telegraph tAls
evening 10 hold his command IN readiness
to move at a moments notice.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
A Safe Uniform.

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Gsnerol Miles.
commanding the army. after comforting
with Secretary Alger. has ordered one
hundred canvas uniforms. With p view 10
their general introduction az a hgat ana
servieeabie neld uniform BY the United
States army.
The sample uniforms already ordered
are OF strong canvass, or nne texture
but durable material The color Is a sray
brown. said TO be particularly desirable
in time Of hostiities, as II is difficult 10
distinguish II from the earth, grass, corn
fields or dead leaves.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-04-03
ARMED INTERVENTION
is Favored by the senate Foreign Re-
IatiOns Committee.

WASHINGTON. April 2.-The issue be-
tween the United States and Spain re
mains unchanged No communication
having any bearing upon the situation
have passed between this government and
spain since last Thursday night when
Minister WOod,ord transmitted the reply
Of the Sagasta ministry TO the Presidents
propositions Of two weeks ago Both
governments appear TO accept this issue
ase made up and are shaping their . rise
according.
This being tho case the view Is unlver-
nsliy entertained. even by representative
men OF the administration that Congress
npoa receipt OF the President message
early next week viii take action which
II Is almost universally expected must
result In severance OF the relations OF
fbe countries.
This was In part foreshadowed by the
action Of the Senate Committee on For
eign Relations to-day ia agreeing 10 re-
solution fGvorahls 90 the Independence
o. Cuba and for armed Intervention n
NECESSARY 10 secure indepehdence
NO OFFER OF MEDIATION.
With the crisis 50 near at hand 1t u