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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
THE
SOUTHERN FARM MAGAZINE
OF BALTIMORE, ND.
Published by
Manufacturers Record Publishing Co.

A Monthly illustrated Journal devoted to
Southern Agriculture, dealing with all mat
tiers related to General Farming, Live Stock
Poultry, Dairying, Truck Farming, Fruit
Growing, and every farm interest and pur-
suit 10 the South.
1t is widely read by Northern and Western
farmers contemplating moving South.
1t ought 10 be in every Southern family, for
it is ''of the South, by the South and for the
South
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

N7ANTE for History of the
wv Spanish Amsrican War;" by Hon.
Henry Watterson. A complete, authentic
history illustrated with over Is full'page,
balf.tones aud many richly colored pictures
Large royal octave volume, superb outfit,
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Most liberal terms given. The greatest op-
portunity Of the year. Address: The Wer-
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WOmdn's """'""'
Severest Trial.

Until recent years woman's severest
trial has been the bringing Of children
into the world.
Today nearly ali the sickness, pain,
: discomfort and dread are avoided by
those expectant mothers who use
) Mothers Friend, that wonder
ful Iniment made famotss by the great
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5 That is the only sensible and safe way
: to relieve morning sickness, headache,
6 tightness, swollen, hard or rising breast.
5 The Bearing of children need no longer
Z be dreaded. Mothers Friend has been
6 called Godsend by mothers all over
) this land. Sold at drug stores for 81 a
Z bottle, and by
) The Bradfleld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
Write for free illustrated book. entitled Before
Baby is Born.
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issic In essence than anything ever
uttered By Bismarck, sbe man OF blood
and isou, aud not unlike what Napoleon
or Alexander might have said. The
Mckinley Republicans are run mad
With the lus. for power asd expansion,
.nd if their policy is persisted ia the
days Of resi- democracy 10 America are
numbered. The aggrandizaent OF che
military arm Of the government and the
enthronement of force, as the rule OF
conduct for the nation in It's dealings
With other nations. will sooa lead to the
subaeraion of the rights of the indi7i-
dual citizen and the people Of America
will be ruled BY the government with .
rod of iron aud we shall no logger have
. government Of. by aud for the peo-
pie.
We have received copy OF the
Aiken Illustrated Journal and Re-
view, published by L. G. Ligon & Co.
It is an illustrated write up of Aiken
-ner hotels aud boarding houses,
her churches, her educational facill-
ties, her business men. her schools,
her residences, and all her principal
places Of business. Il it reflects
credit upon the town and upon the
publishers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07


The County Board of Commission
en, did the right thing 10 the right
WY when it was decided BY unani-
mons vote to have nothing whatever
{ 10 do with the judgment obtained in
ahs case of the County of Sumter vs.
ID. d KeeIs The matter had been
referred TO the arbitrament of the
courts and when that was done the
question 10 issue passed Seyond the
Jurisdiction of the Board The court
did not act hastily nor unadvisedly,
bgs referred the entire matter to the
Master for thorough Investigation
and upon his finding. after painstak-
ind, sitting of all the evidence. the
action Of the court was based. The
judgment stands against Capt Keels
and his bondsmen sod the County
Board of Commissioners could not
agree to accept less than the full
amour. from Capt. Keeis, for TO have
done so would have been failure to
do the duty required of them. Lsav-
ing the judgment entirely ont OF
consideration, for if that Insurmount.
able obstacle to the acceptance OF
Capt Keels' proposition Gid not
exist. il would still be impossible for
the County Board of Commissioners
10 agree to pay Capt Keels' lawyers
fees and other expenses incidental to
she suit against hin out of the
amount that he admits he has owed
abe county ever since he retired from
the Office of County Treasurer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

The regular subscription price of the
Southern Farm Magazine is ST year, but
we offer it and tie Watchman and Southron
together one year for 81. oct ~.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

Wanted Cotton seed. Highest prices
paid W. b. boyle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
Chas W. Dabney, Jr, Pm. D., IL D.
Ex.Cnited States Assistant Secretary of
Agriculture, Ex-Director United States Ag-
ricultural Experiment Station in North Caro-
lima, President University Of Tennessee and
President cf Uoited States Agricultural Ex-
pertinent Station in Tennessee.
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AT THE COURT HOUSE.

Conference will meet at the couf!
house on Wednesday morning. Bishop
Duncsn'a address will be the first order.
The sacrament will be administered
The sessions will probably last until
Monday night. All the business SEES
sions will be held at sbe court house =
Greenwood Index. Dec /.
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J. B. killebrew, A. NJ, Ph. D.

Ex-Commissioner of Agriculture for Teo-
aessee, author Of Couture and Curing OF To-
baccc" for U. S. tenth census, Tobacco
Leaf" "Sheep HusbaudrS." !" "W heat Grow.
ing,' Grasses" and other agricultural
works
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Claren0nt LODGE No. Ga, Al N

"HE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU-
NICATION of Claremont Lodge, No
"a, A. F. ~, will be held on Thursday
Evening, Dec. q, at y p. m. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly
Attest-P. C. Moses, Sec.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

The Samser Hascnnsan was founded
81 1850 and the True So,ahross in 1866.
TAe Kasehnsca and Sosahrom nov has
She combined circulation aud influence
of 10th Of che old papers, and is mani
fesaly the best advertising medium in
Sumter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
Tennessee Too.

The following letter has been receiv.
ed BY Col Vance, commissioner of the
dispensary:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

The Presideet's message is full Of
words. but bare of ideas He under.
takes 20 write history Of the war
instead Of makisg Suggestions in
1eisrenceit 20 what is 10 be done with
The issues created BY the war.
President mckinley may be great
man, but neither his public docu-
n,ents nor his acsa go to prove i, for
he does not take 9 firm grasp Of ..
sitaation that coofronss him and the
country, but ever since his occu-
pancy Of the Presidency has drifted
along shspiDg bis policy TO conform
wIsa the trend Of events.
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-08-20

About one month ago my child, which is
fifteen months old, had an attack Of diar-
rhoea accompanied by vomiting gave It
such remedies as are usually given in such
cases, but as nothing gave relief, we sen,
for physician aud II was under his care
for week. At this time the child had
been sick for about ten days and was hav-
ing about twenty-five operations Of the
bow els every twelve hours. and we were
convinced that unless II soon obtained re.
lief 1t would not live. Cha mberlain's Colic
Cholera and Piarrhoea Remedy was recon.
mended, and decided to try II. soon 90.
ticed change for the better; by its contin.
ned use complete cure was brought about
and now 10 is perfectly healthy. Z. l.. BoGs
stump,own, Gilmer Co., w. Va. For sale
by }. r. FarriOr
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CIRCULAR LETTER.

The following circular letter has beer
addressed to the agentsofthe State Boare
of Health, throughout Florida:
Jacksonville, Fla, Aug. IA, '9s
DEAR SIR: You are notified that the
State Board Of Health of Florida is Off
eially informed Of death from yellow fe.
yer az Franklin, ST. Marys Parish, La
The office Of this board is in constant tel
egraphic com m unication with the officials
connected with the management OF Tn,
protective measures now IN operation
and VIII be kept Informed
At present Vt Is not thought that any
thing IL necessary TO safeg uard the people
OF our State beyond the restrictions estab.
lished by the State Board Of Health OF
Louisiana and the Federal government
Should the necessity arise, the require.
ments Of quarantine circular issued une
u, 1898, on the occasion OF the caseseat
Nc Henry, Miss, will be put in force. OF
this You will be notified.
YOu win please let those citizens Of the
State over whom you have immediate
sanitary supervisor understand that their
interests are being guarded an that no
effort will be spared to keep Florida as
free from the disease this year as was the
case last fall. Yours truly,
JOSEPH Y. PORTER,
State Health Officer.
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VERNON DOTS.

Very heavy rains have visited this sec
tien almost every day for past two weeks
The storm destroyed the prospects fol
fodder aud cut short the corn crop.
The Democratic Executive Committee
met Monday, but transacted very littl,
business of Importance.
Mr.. G. L. Bledsoe had quite a footract
trying to catch negro the Deputy Sher-
III left In his charge until he could get the
Jail keys, last Saturday. The scared
niger" distanced his pursuer with ease
and escaped
The steam mill is running regularly
and a large gin house is being erected to
be ready for the fall cotton.
Mr.. l.. ID. McFatter has about complet-
ed his handsome little residence Just
north Of his store.
Parish Bros have enlarged their store
house with view of increasing trade this
coming season.
W. b. Lassitter and family left Tuesday
for weeks outing on Econfina creek and
vicinity.
Messrs. r. c. Horne, J. L. Ball, G.. A.
Danley, c. G. Allen, and others, were
among abe visitors Monday.
Mr.. c. C. Young Of Caryville, was in at.
tendance az the Committee meeting Mon
day and from the few remarks he made In
the meeting it is enough to say he can be
relied upon as one Of our staunchest Dem
ocrats. t..
Mr.. ]. w. Howell is on Pine Log look
ing after his drive Of some ten thousand
logs and since the rains began he is be.
ginning TO wear smile. as II was all that
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-08-20
Are You WeakS

Weakness manifests itself in the loss Of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are wasting-the door Is
being opened for disease. A bottle Of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time will restore your
strength, soothe your nerves, make your
than an expensive special course of medicine.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
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NOTICE.

An examination for teachers will be
held In the courthouse at Vernon. begin
ming at o o'clock on Tuesday, the 9th day
three (9 days. Examines must provide
themselves with pens, ink, legal-cap pa
per, and written endorsements Of good
moral character. Examination fee 10 one
dollar. The examination In Theory and
Practice OF Teaching will be taken from
"Brownings Educational Theories, pub
lished by Z. L. Kellogg Il Co., New York.
N. Y. w. c. Jockey.
Supt. Pub. Inst. Washington Co.
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GEN. LEE IN WASHINGTON.

Washington, Aug. 15.-Major General
Lee was at the war department early to-
day. He had long talk with Gen. Cor
bin before the secretary arrived, and then
entered the secretary's room and dis
cussion proceeded at considerable length,
devoted mainly to conditions In Cuba.
Gen. Lee Is here for the purpose of dis
cussug the administration OF of Cuba
and as he no doubt will be one Of the com :
missioners appointed under the protocol
the views OF Secretary Alger and Presi-
dent Mckinley will be made known to
him. and he Will tender such advice as his
residence in Cuba enables him TO give.
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You
THE BANNBR.
Chipley, Fla.
PETITION FOR LICENSE.
State Of Florida,

State Of Fonda,
Washington County,.
TO the Honorable Board Of County
Commissioners Of said Comfy:
We the undersigned petitioners, and Reg
istered Voters nj District No. tine Of said
county, do petition to your Honorable. body
TO grant unto g. I BLEDS u Il Co., the
night to sell Liquors, Wines and Beer, In
Vernon, IN said district, and praying for
permit 10 make such sale. TO com meI ce
on the LIST day OF october, A. ID. 1905.
John his x marx NasolaBo, ) Williams,
| y ID his mark White, Willis his mark
shackeliord, Willis his x mark Anderson
ST., Louis his mark GaIDey, II A BROCK,
d Greene. q b i'aker. b. Miller, Jim Gain
en-, Jake his X mark Greene. Barney his
Wins Anderson Jr., J y Mccormick, r Il
! torch, Waller his ma RI Potter, y. u. Pot
/ ter. Guss solomon HI Bush, W r Carter,
IT lludsJD Jr., Ruel Potter, T ii Melvin,
James Jones. Miles Hudson, James siepb-
ems, Rem Solomon, W alker Chestnut, J. X.
McQuagge, Y his 4 mark Roche, d. ID
Melvin, w l. Miller, Simon yareep, Alex
POmpey, Henry MassaleBa, Coleman Rob
ms, a W Potter A q Wick, N Da wk ins,
J W Branning, W y Williams, ON VIII
1lsmsi y 2 Stewart Roe, oscsI pcoIey.
ongh, + " Brown, W g Chestnut. Sieve
Mobley, 81 DAVIS, | uei Chestnut b. "
Williams, AloDzo Greene, ID Milton, An
thor Greene, J q COok John his mark
Sbackclforti, A Shackelforyi. Jackson Pom
pey JOcob Clemmons, ii q Yates, Lbas Glenn
mons, John Roche, (col. Geo, + Gamer Sr.
Anderson Simmons, A " Pane, y X Garter
J NJ Cox, Nell Greene, } r. Hightower.
James Payne, ID n Carer. J II VI Potter.
w q PODpev, Reynolds, u W Sapp, II.
b Hudson, = Z Bruce, l. Potter, II Greene,
II q Brown. II hudson, ST., q W Morrell.
W II Bishop, II Register, Jim Chestnut,
q A Anderson, Rufus oliver, W ID ABder-
500, Noah Mobley.
W. II, NORRIS,
DIT CARTER,
A. SIMMONS.
j. II. II DSON,
X G. BROWS,
q. ". MORRELL,
A. g. WICK.
F.P. BRUCE.
Witnesses.
State OF Florida,
Washington County,
Before me- u. b. Melvin, County Judge
In and for the State and County sfoTes said,
personally came q. l. Bledsoe, who being
duly sworn, says that the above parties
signed the same with their own free will
and consent.
Sworn 10 and Subscribed before me this
the 10th day Of August, A. ID. 1893
ID. ID. MELVIN,
County Judge
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he needed to be successful with his years
contract.
The King Naval Stores Co. are having
quite u nxmber Of small "shacks" built
for their laborers TO stay In for the fall
cutting Of boxes.
With few exceptions of chilIs, our
community IL unusually healthy, as our
idle physicians prove.
Your Vernon correspondent was sick
two weeks ago but Is hearty again, and
will let you hear from us pretty regularly
tn the future.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office ut Gainesville, Fla

Notice 10 hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his iuten
tentiOn 20 make final proof In support Df his
claim, and that said proof will be made be.
lore Clerk Circuit Court at Vernon Fla. on
August 27th. 1898, viz: William u. Grant.
BAN, Of Wausau, Fla, HID. No. 2s3lO. for
the ~ OF SEh, Sec. "a, TIP. 3 NJ, r. IA W.
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land viz: N. r. Taylor,
u J.. Zones, w. n. Carter, Levi Brock, all
Of Wausau, Fla.
W. q. ROBINSON.
Reg lister.
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FIFTY THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS
TO BE MUSTERED OUT.

Washington, Aug. 16.-An order viii be
issued at once, when approved by the
cabinet, mastering out of the service
about $1,000 OF the volunteer forces. The
troops to be mustered out will include all
the volunteer cavalry and volunteer ar
tlllery In the United States at the pres
present time and large number Of In
fantry regiments.
The mastering out order possibly may
be delayed until dispatches are received
from General Merritt respecting the con-
ditions at Manila.
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Two Millions a Year.

Wnen people buy, try, and buy again, IL
means they're satisfied. The people of the
United States are now buying Cascarets
S Sandy Catharts At the r. rate Of two million
fore New Years. 1t means merit proved,
that Cascarets are the most delightful bowel
regulator for everybody the year round. All
druggists l0c, 25c. SOC box, cure guaranteed
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FOR OVER Fifty YEARS

used by millions OF mothers for their chill
dren while teethihg, with perfect success
IL soothes the child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie, and Is the best
remedy for Darrhoec. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggist In every part Of the world 25c a
bottle. BE sure AMI ask for Mrs. Winslowh
Soothing Syrup and take no oihe, krd.
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SPAIN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES
CAPITULATION OF MANILA.
AND THE STARS AND STRIPES WE'RE
IMMEDIATELY HOIsTED.

Madrid, Aug. 49, p. m.-The govern
eminent has been notified by the Spanish
consul at Hong Kong OF the surrender OF
Manila. The dispatch SAYS:
The Americans notified the authori-
ties at Manila that bOmbardment by sea
and land would comm nee at noon on
August 8. The city surrendered on the
18Th, and the American flag was hoisted
forthwith. The Spanish officers were al
lowed their freedom on parole. The ju-
dietary and the administrative offices are
TO remain temporarily in the hands OF the
Spaniards. The insurgents remain out
side the town."
London. Aug. 16.-A special dispatch
from Madrid SAYS: THE surrender Of
Manila on Saturday by General Jaubens
Is officially announced. The United
States troops Immediately occupied the
CITY,"
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NOTIBE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office az Gainesville, Fla
Annnat 4 rSnR

Notice is hereby given that tie following
named settler has filed notice Of his inten.
tion TO make final proof In support Of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be.
fore Clerk Of Circuit Court al Vernon, Fla.
on September 18th, 1893, viz: John Kent,
Of Chipley, Fla, HID. No. 237OO for the VIZ
or sWX, Sec. 8. tn. 3 ~, r. INV.
lie names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz; W, r. BROCK
James Steward, j. W. Waters, William
Long, all Of Orange Hill, Fla.
W. g. ROBINSON,
Ed. fee paid. Register
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Beautx II blood Deem.

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
TIC clean your blood and keep il clean, by
stirring Up the lazy liver and driving all i'm.
Danish pi-nl .es, boils, biotehes, blackheads
and that sickly billions complexion by taking
.Cascarets,- Dea3;y iOr ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, Csc, 5Oc.
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
We, the undersigned have, by mutual
consent, this day dissolved copartnership,
7. J. Miller, Jr.' TO assume all liabilities
and collect all accounts due by and TO the
firm OF 7. Miller Jr., and John w. An
derson, late OF Caryvil!e, Fla, and doing
Miller & Anderson.
Signed this the 4th day Of August, AID.
7. j. MILLER, Jr.
j. w. ANDERSON.
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REGISTRATION NOTICE.

The Registration Books for Washing
ingtOn county were opened at Vernon, on
Monday, August /, 1898, and will be kept
open as the law directs. The books will
opened at the different precincts on the
first Monday In September, and kept open
as directed by law.
y. d. BOSTICK,
Registration officer Washington L
The Chipley banner. (Chipley, Washington County, Fla.) 1893-1943, 1898-08-20

just word to those Of our subscribers
who have taken advantage of our rates
TO club with the Thrice -a-week World:
Look on the label Of your World" and
see when your subscription expires; II II
Is nearly out come in and renew.
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Gainesville, Fla.
Aupl,s f 4 1898

August 1, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his inten.
tion 10 make final proof in support Of his
fore Clerk OF Circuit Court at Vernon, Fla,
on September I7th, 1898, viz: Burris Kent,
OF Chipley, Fla, Hid. No, 2369s, for the SwX
sec. T. Tp. 3 ~, X. 12 W.
He names the following witnesses TO
prove bis continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz: W. 7. Brock
James Steward, j. w. Waters, William
Long, all Of Orange Hill. Fla.
W. q. ROBINSON,
Ed. fee paid. Register
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Gainesville, Fl,
AnnuQf 1000

named settler has bled notice Of bis intep.
tion 10 make final proof IN support Of bis
claim, and that said proof will be mada be-
fore ID. ID. Melvin County Judg e. ut Vernon
Fla, on september Path, 1898, viz: Horace
). Jones, OF Vernon, Fla, HID. No. 2ifs, for
the En- OF NEk, Sec. Q, TIP. n. r. 14W
He names the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence npon and
cultivation OF, said land, viz: Benjamin.
solomon, Frank Jenkins, James Majors.
Edward Poite all OF Yer ION. Fla.
W. g. ROBINSON,
Register
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NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Gainesville, Fla.
August 1. 1SDS.

August I, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his inten.
tion 10 make final proof In support OF his
claim, and tnat eaid proof will be made he.
fore Clerk OF Circuit Court at Vernon, Fla.
on september 18th, lS0s. viz: Wess Kent,
OF Chipley, Fla, HID. No. 1850 for the SCI
See. =, Tp. 8 N, II. W.
he names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
Guitivation OF said land, viz: w. r. Brock
LONG, all Of Orange Hill. Fla.
a., W. g, ROBINSON,
Aa' Zee faid' Register.