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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-06
Ten Thousand Idle Men.

Cleveland, July 2.-Labor Commits
sioner John p. Jones, of Columbus.
came to Cleveland Friday, to look
over the local labor field. j. K. Vicha
the local representative of the state
bureau, reported to Jones that
there are about 10000 idle men in
Cleveland. He says that the number
is much lower than last year.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-06

Lima, July IAN order to sell the
Ohio Southern railroad has been is
sued to John T. Adams and Byron 7.
Robson, special commissioners. The
sale will take place on such date as
the committee shall determine.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-06
ob,o,s Quota VIII be 10, 900 Men.

Columbus, July 2.-Attorney Gen
eral Monnett has private information
from Washington to the effect that
there will soon be third call for 15O,-
600 men, of which Ohio's quota will be
IN mn
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-06
Telegraph Operator Murdered.

Bellefontaine, June 3O.-Night Oper-
ator Peter ]. Kaufman was fatally
shot at a. m. Wednesday in the Office
of the Big Four railroad at Sidney, by
q lone hiphMaYman.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-06
YioIntions of Law.

Dewey began bombarding at Manila etl
five a. m, and Sampson and Schley did lit
tie Job Of the same sort the other day, at
three a. m. Spain is understood to intend
filing protest against these rank violations
of the eighthour labor law.-Albany Argus
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-06
Two Victims of an Explosion.

Toledo, July 4.-James M. Wilcox
and William F. Moench were instant
ly killed Sunday by an explosion of
a mixture of chlorate of potash and
sulphur which they were mixing in
mortar for Fourth of July celebra-
ton
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-06
beauty was Profitable.

Pretty Casher-You must give me holi-
day to recruit my health. My beauty is be-
ginning to fade.
Manager-Why do you think SO?
"The men are beginning to count their
change. ."-Pearson's Weekly.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-06
Must Volunteer or Get Out.

Columbus, July Gov. Bushnell
issued an order yesterday that dis
charges from the national guard all
members who do not enter the volun-
teer service.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-06
For Whnt Cuba In Noted.

"Cuba," said an urchin at the foot Of tho
class, "is that place what used to be. sur
rounded by water, and now is surrounded by
wa1ships. 1t is noted for its tobacco and
war bulletins. adams Mass Freeman.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-07-06
Good Color Rcheme.

All American warships are painted dull
gray, the expectation being that the Span
ish vessels will be done brown. That's the
color scheme as at present arranged.-N. Y.
Mail and Express,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

To zee 70 TO try, TO try is to bug the
e H nite.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

Bad management keeps more people in poor
circumstances fhao any other one cause To
be successful o. must look ahead and plan
ahead go that when favorable opportunity
presents itself he is ready to take advantage
of it A little forethougbt will also save
much expense aod valuable time A prudent
aud careful man will keep bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem
edy 10 the house, the shiftiess fellow Kill wait
until necessity compesit and then ruin bis best
horse going for doctor and have b,g doc
tor bill to pay, besides; one pays got q
cents, 'be o,her is,out hundred dollars and
then wonders Why his neighsor is getting
richer while be is l1e,,ing poorer. For sale
by Al. China
The Opera House will comfortably seat all
who will attend the campaign meeting on
Tuesday next. snd if !: can be sec, red for the
occasion it ia to be hoped that the meeting
will he ield there rather than outdoors
There is 40 Convenient and suitable place for
holding he meetiog in the city, the Court
House square having been divided and railed
of 10 smsll plots, aud unless the meeting is
held ia the Opera House 1t will be necessary
TO go out into the suburbs 10 6nd y
place for the meeting 1t is DOT at
all probable tha. there viii; be very
large crowd. but there is no reason why
those who do turn out should not be made as
comfortable as possible II is more than
pronabie that tre crowd would be much
larger than otherwise, were it generally
known IN time that the meeting would be
held IN the Opera House
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Mr John ] Phillips and Miss Mary
9 Barkley Married.

The Cincinnati Epquirer notes Mr.. Phil'
ips' marriage as follows:
.'One of the pretticst home ddiogs OF
the season MAS that which last evening united
is the holy bonds Mr John ]. Phillips
of Charleston, s. c. and Miss Mary Barkley.
The groom is the local representative OF a
large Eastern company, while the bride is the
charming and talented daughter Of Mrs 2.
J. BarkIey, of SIS Weet Fourth street, for.
merly of Covirgtou, Ky /, ana one of the
most prominent families Of the Blue Grass
State. The ceremony was performed at s
o'clock in the specious parlors of the Bark
lev residence, Rev E. Trumsle Lee, of the
Second Presbyterian church, officiating.
The house vas brilliantly lighted, while the
floral decorations of white and pink sweet
peas heightened the scene The happy ccu.
Die left at o'clock for Asheyiile, N. G on a
bridal tour, after which they will locate at
Sumter, S. G
The lie. who is q typical Southern
beauty was lovely in mple gov OF hi G
or die The bridesmaid WAS 4 SO Laura
Bishoo Of Jsckson lille Fla. gssoddaugh.
ar of the ls,e ex. Governor Bishop, Ohio
nr A q. harris, Of Charlotte. n C., acted
ssbest man. Master JAck Hoxa d was flower
boy Many beautifut apd costly presents
were bestowed on the happy young couple +"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
Alumni Reception.

The annual reception Of the Alumni Of tho
Graded School was held in the assembly hall
Of the Graded School building last Thursday
night The weather was damp oo' it did not
pu, damper on the occasion ~hica was quite
a success in every respect The attendance
was good AID moet peasan, evening WAS
81 ent by all who attended choice pre-
grange of music aod recitauoes WAS carried
out in pe cd s,yie The reception" part Of
the programme consisted Of ,be reception
OF delightful refreshments which we're we'll
received by all.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
City Council Meeting.

City Council beld called mee'iog Wedues-
day af,erooon to consider bids for The lease
of The Orera House for another year, he
present lease expiring next September. Bids
were received from Messrs Ahe Rytferberg,
l. A. Rytteoberg and j. A. Schwerin
The amount offered by Mr Ahe Rytteoberg
was $50 per month. Bids from the others
were for part of the proceeds from the blre
of the Opers House 70 theatrical companies
The bids were all rejected, and ,he manage
ment Of the Opera House was placed in the
haods of The City Clerk and Treasurer
After some discussion relatin to sanitary
measures, Aldermen Purdy and Flowers we're
appointed to investigate certain matters and
report at ps1t meeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
Recept,on Committee.

County Chairman R. o Purdy has ap-
poiured the following committee Of reception
10 NEE, and welcome the candidates for State
ofices who will speak in this city next Tues
CAV. John N Knieht, Il G Osteen. Dr.. q.
". Stockey, W. n. Graham, u. Noise,
Shepherd Nasb, R. o. Purdy.
The Opera House has been selected as the
place for holding the mee ing and all who
may as,ecd the meeting viii be able 10 obtain
eomfortah,e ses 6.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

A MOWER for sale cbeap--Mccormick
n Mower in frs, class condition, good as'
o.w. will sell chesp Apply to J N Sp.no
ut Express caace. May Ill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

Ar. q. D. Barnett is building neat store
on Liberty Street.
The street departmen, is building cul-
yert on the northern end of Magnolia greet,
which has been much Eeeded.
The besl,h of the city is good this Summer
and the doctors are resting on their oars CON-
psrliiyely, since the disappearsnce Of small
rox
There 10 great deal of trash on the s'reets
In ooxes and barrels acd much complaint is
being made oo account of it's no, being hsul-
"a sway. Much of the trash chat is Iut on
the streets 90 be carted away BY the city.
could be disposed of on the preDises. and
The city saved considerable sum
The svimming pool 10 regainiog its popu
larify. snd even promises TO be more pcpnlsr
than last year.
The regulations Of last year will govern
thin season Tuesdays and Thursdays be-
ing for ladies and their escorts. Admission
for each person 10 cents Bathing suite will
be furoished shortly. for small fee
The rainfall during the past few days has
been fully up TO tho average and the people
who were very much worried laet week aoeut
the ten inch ehortage in the rainfall durinR
the tear are not anxious for the deficiency 10
be made good just st this time. In fact they
seem e think ih4t the deficiency aeed not be
made good At all if the average is main tanned
in fu,ure. They have bad enough raio TO pnt
the crops in good condition and are. kicking
cecause there il rain every day.
The street hands have eeen at work oa
Main Strict for several do and the condi.
t;cn Of that postioo of the street lyiog be-
tween the depot and Dugsn Street il in pro.
Gems Of iupro. ement sba, it is to te hoped
will be permanent. The piles Of brick bats
that have punctuatsd the street at shor; inter.
ya!s are being extsvatea end will be hauled
away. This pre- ceediug 10 10 the line OF im-
provement for 40 uuofoken sea OF sand IS
preferable to piles Of brickbats separated by
sand spd mud real aad lAsti- 6 improve
gent wou'd De to mscsdau izs Nam Street
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

If you want your macbice made new,
briog it to Randle.
Some people bave not ye, found out toat
there is TO smallpox in Sumter, although the
last case was dismissed six weeks ago.
There isn't q weak point anywhere about
the White Sewing Machine-A. 3. Rsrdle
sells them.
Come aud zee Us before buying or trading.
We Can tlease yoa with White-Raodie.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
DEATH

The infant child of Mr.. aud Mrs. L D.
Jennings died last Wednesday uigbt The
tunersL. took p,aee at the house s' 8 O'Clock
Thursday morning, and the intsrment was
made at the Sumter Cemetery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
succes..-Worth KNOWING.

Succes8--WoftH MHo"1HS'
40 years success in the South, proves Hughes
Tonic great remedy for Cbilis aud all Aaln-
rial Feyers. Better than Quinioe. Glaran-
ted, Try II A, Druggists s0c. and 81 90
bottles. oct-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
saered at TIE Post Office at Sumter. !
O.. as Secoad Class Matter.
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.

B Hsrby.-S.yle apd Art.
Gso. F. Rpperson.-For Sale.
81 3. rhomas-Aachinery for Sale.
Caa6idases Gard ~ Digqs Wilder.
W'inshrop College Scholarship aud Eu-
rance Examination
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
All Together Now.

When General John B. Gordon was featuring in Michigan town the other evening, a telegram from the South was handed to hlm which read. "One hundred and fifty thous- and of your comrades stand ready to follow your lead in the protection of our national honor" After reading it he said T think I hear rebel yells and yankee hurrahs mingled as our common country unites in the protec- tion of our flag
The Mena star., 1898-04-20

Pittburg & Gulf railroad com pany recently paid S6, 709 of taxes into the county treasury. This conveys something of an idea of the amount of wealth the railroad is bringing into this county and the good it is doing along tho line. Of course this tax paid by the railroad represents but small portion of the increase of wealth brought here and developed by others during the last two years.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20

Congressman J. B. Little has our thanks for a pamphlet con taining the message of President Mckinley transmitting the report of the commission relating to the destruction of the battleship Maine, together with the testi- mony taken. The book contains much valuable data concerning the terrible criminal disaster not published in the newspapers.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20

Senator Berry of this state took occasion in speech recently to say that as a senator of the Uuited States he was present in his seat upon the upper floor of congress to uphold and support the Presi- dent of the United States in his efforts to bring peace out of the chaos now existing.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
serious Charges Against q Not.r.

GUTHRIE, Ok, April 19.-Gov. Rarnas revoked the notarial commission of William C. Martin, of Clayton. be- cause of abuse of the office, it havino been shown that Martin had granted
 q woman a pretended divorce. was in 1ne haolt of taking the dispositions of persons not present and of himsalf slgning instruments for people not be-
 Fishing tackle for all at Post-offiee Book Store. -o'nec
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
HOW WILL WAR EFFECT US?

HOW WILL WAR EFFECT US?
 No little apprehension is felt by many regarding the effect a war with Span would have on the business and industrial systems of this country.
 While the war might prevent investments of certain kinds, it would most assuredly stimulate production and give employment to all seeking it. While it is not probable that very large body of men will be required for the army, yet every man who goes who is now engaged in some pro- ductive enterprise will, by his going. make a place for some other man to fill thereby increas- ing the demand for labor.
 Again all the food, clothing and munitions of war must be proured and to produce these will furnish additional employment for labor and ready market for much that Is grown upon our farms and made in our factories. Horses, mules, cattle and pork will be in demand and the prices of these products must advance as we'll as the price of ali bread stuffs and many kinds of cloth ing.
 To produce all these things the government must turn the money loose among the people who has them for sale and they in turn will pay it out for labor, thus in- creasing the volume of currency among the people whose labor produces what the government must have.
 Should the war continue long we will have to abandon gold money and, as during the civil war, resort to greenback currency again, and if we shall be wise enough to make 1t a full legal tender money no evil results will follow. Such an increase in the volume of currency among the producers together with the in- crease in the price of labor and labor's products will cause money to seek investments in property and it can reasonably be expected that land values will be enhanced and real estate once more be sold for cash at fair prices.
 Taken as whole, we see no reason to fear any depression to our business or industrial systems as result of war with Spain. It is true taxes will be increased and bonded debts created for the people to pay, but experience has taught us that with plenty of money circulating among those who produce the wealth and pay the taxes and debts of the country and with prices ruling high, the people do not feel such addi- tional burdens. In fact they are generally more prosperous and contented than when the opposite conditions prevail.
 Locally we have nothing to fear from war with Spain. Polk coun- ty will continue to increase in population and taxable wealth. Mena, as it's business center, will take on greater proportions and become the county seat and a bet ter court house than we now have will be built without levying a dollar of tax.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20

When the farmers throughout the county understand the proposi- tion on which the county seat re- moval is to be made there will be few dissenting votes. There is not q farmer in Polk county who fails to recognize Mena as the principal city of Polk county for all time to come the city where he must bring his produce to ob- tain the highest market price the city where he must go to do his trading, and therefore the city where he should be allowed to transact his court business and pay his taxes, and when the fact is known that the county is not to be taxed to build the new court house every progressive farmer will vote for the removal.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
Sweet Charity.

A Carthage, (Mo.) barber killed him. self last week, leaving an aged mother destitute. Twenty Carthage barbers have banded themselves into a special organization to support the old lady in the few years left to her.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20


 Miss Emma Kelly, the Kansas girl who went to the Klondike last fall, writes that she had filed a claim in the newly discovered district on Sko- kun creek. seven miles south of Daw- son. The Skokum district is said to be among the richest yet discovered One day, while Miss Kelly was return ing from her claim to Dawson. driving team Of seven Esquimau dogs, tan dam fashion, the leader of the team started to run away. She was unable to control the team and was thrown from her sled and had one rib broken by the fall. She suffered greatly from the injury. but had nearly recovered at the time of writing the letter.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
STATE EXCHANGES.

II
 
 John L. Sullivan says Spain ought to get reputation before wanting to fight the United States Magnolia Journal.
 Hon. Thomas H. Barnes, United States district attorney for the vest ern district of Arkansas, and one of ] Fort Smiths best known citizens died April l3, after an illness of several weeks duration.
 Work on the Gulf extention into Fort Smith is being pushed along very rapidly, but it IS hardly thought possi ble that trains will be running into Fort Smith by May 1, as originally contemplated. Fort Smith News Re. cord.
 The farmers for some distance around the city are demonstrating considerable interest in our college and are subscribing to the fund in a manner that is gratifying to the par ties in charge. -Siloam Springs Repub- lican
 Plant more corn, less cotton, raise more hogs and all kinds of stock, plant large orchard of every variety, then you will begin to realize the riches of the country in which you live. As long as you ralse five cent cotton with which to buy fifty cent corn, just that long you will cuss the country. Clinton Democrat.
 Thirty-four of Pope country's citi- zens stood up before the bar in United States district court and pleaded guilty to the charge of illicit distill- ing. As all the parties had surrender ed themselves to the law and promised to engage no more in the prohibited industry, Judge Williams suspended sentence during good behavior, and the men departed for their severel homes. Little Rock Democrat.
 The local Ministers Association at it's meeting last Monday night passed the following resolution: We are for peace a.s the ministers of the Prince of Peace, yet earnestly pray that our president and congress will be so guid ed in their deliberations as to sustain the honor and dignity of our govern ment, relieve the struggling Cubans and not infringe upon our standing as christian nation. "-Eureka Flash light
 A story is told that farmer came in last Saturday and inquired of one of our merchants if he could supply him with some butter. The merchant told him that he would inquire if his wife needed any. So he stepped up to the phone. Then turning to the country man, who was standing with his hands in his pockets, his eyes stretched and his face very red, he told him that his wife said she would not need any but ter. The indignant countryman biurt- ed: Look here, mister, if you don't want any butter, why don't you say so? I ain't such a fool as to think you have got your wife shut up in that lit tie boxr' And he went out, leaving the merchant speechless -Siloam Springs Democrat
The Mena star., 1898-04-20

The people of Polk county have a very liberal proposition presented to them on the county seat question. To get an entire block of ground and a new court house without levying tax on the people is an offer no man can object to.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20

All the people will endorse President McKinley's proposed action, as reported, placing Gen. Fitzhugh Lee in command of the volunteer forces in case of war with Spain. Such a proposition settlesthe fact that war between the states has ended.
The Mena star., 1898-04-20
CURRENT EVENTS IN BRIEF.

The sixty-two bodies of the men killed by the snowslide on Chilkoot pass, have been recovered.
 Dan Stuart, manager of the Fitz- simmons Co-bett fight, is laying very i'll at Hot Springs, victim to appen- dlcitis
 The gross earnings of the Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf railroad for March were $273,s79, an increase of $1i7, 357. over 1897.
 The National League baseball sea- son opened last Friday and the Vest ern League will begin it's annual fight for the pennant on Thursday. A very prosperous year is anticipated for the national game.
 Richard Croker, of New York, has expressed desire to meet and shake hands with ". J. Bryan, and friends have arranged for the meeting of the successful and unsuccessful democrat ic leaders at banquet in Washington
 After several prominent Christian Science heaiers had been heavily fined for disobeying the Kansas City ordi- nance, requiring all cases of conta- gious diseases to be reported to the board of health, the scientists have agreed that in the future the law will be strictly obeyed and prompt reports made.
 It is reported from Guthrie, O. T., that Big Looking Glass, one of the most influential chiefs of ths Conan ches, is dead. He was formerly a bloody warrior and led many raid against the whites, but of late years was converted to Christianity and preached many sermons to other mem bers of the tribe.
 At Warrensburg, Mo, K. l.. Denton was recently elected as member of the city council Lut it was found that he was two years in arrears in the payment of his city taxes, making him ineligible to serve. This gave the republicans a majority of one in the council and resulted in all the city's appointive offices being filled with re- publicans, much to the chagrin of the democrats.
 The peculiar death of W. N. Pick rens, prominent planter, is repor ted from Eastman. Ga. pickrens had just returned from a long horseback ride somewhat under the influence of whis- ky, and Respondent Resolving to commit suicide, he shot himself in the thigh, severing an artery. and would
The Mena star., 1898-04-20

The war with Spain may go on either in congress or on the deep blue sea, but it will not pre- vent the growth of Mena or the moving of the county seat.