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Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
THE LOCAL. FIELD.
Items of interest DisI,ed Up in Brief for the Bcn-
 eft of Our Readers.

The Canadian, Columbia and Nicto- rian, three river boats, are being put into shape to go to St. Michaels. The Tordenskio will convoy them, and they will leave in few days.
 That Prince of merchants, MT. Reid; made the News editors pleasant call last Saturday. We are pleased to have the business men and other patrons of this paper call.
 Harry Day, under the skill of Dr. Campbell and a most competent nurse, is rapidly nearing recovery.
 The News force k indebted to Mr Frank Holtham for Il fine mess of mountain trout. His name iS now en- rolled in our book of tillicums.
 The publication of the Alaska Land Laws has crowded out much of our local matter.
 \ fine line of photograph views of objects of interest for sale by the Wrangel Drug Go. Send one to your eastern friends.
 Fred s. Purdy, agent of the klOndike Mining, Trading and Transport corpo- ration, left for Victoria on the steamer Amur last Sunday.
 II. Maitland kcrsey, of the Caliadia ian Development company, arrived Satur day on the steamer Amur, and left Monday on the Mcconnell.
 The steamer Protection brought i2 mules from Dyea and shipped them on the steamer Mcconnell to Glenora on Monday.
 Prof C. C. Georgeson, special agent for the investigation of agriculture in Alaska, has left large assortment of seeds at the postoitice for gratuitous distribution.
 Mr. G. H. anderson of Portland, a travelling salesman, is i'll the city and was passenger on the Athenian. MT. Lamberson was one of the judges in the Oregon election. He is very pleasant gentleman and we hope he may secure good trade in this city.
 Carbolic Acid for Disinfecting, At Wrangel Drug Co. 2S cents per pint.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
They Wanted Fresh Heat.

Sergt. Hopkins, Corp. White, of Co., II, and Mr. Fred Rambo returned from hunting trip on one of the large is lands last Thursday. They got eight deer and captured fawn about two months old, which, with small bear, is being taken care of by the boys in blue.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
Thanks. Captain.

We are under special obligations to Capt. Harry M0watt. of the Athenian, for favors extended to this office. The Captain is one of the most competent and careful officers that runs in Alaska waters and is in command of the finest beat that lands in this city.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
Program of free corocrt and Lecture.

Following is the program of a free concert and lecture to be given at the Wrangel Opera house this "Wednesday evening, June 22nd, lS.lS:
 Calling To DllV,
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
Up the Stikeen.

The Atheniau, Mowatt captain, ar rived in port last Sunday afternoon. She has some twenty five passengers for this place, and thirty-six horses and mules. The latter were taken up the Stikecn river ill the Caacu last Monday
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
The Largest.

Chow Chow, Huck Nav and Gee Linn Der, three Fort Wrangel Chinamen, caught halibut last week in front of the News office that was over six feet long and weighed two hundred and for weight pounds. They sold it to West Bros. of this city.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
A Clara Nevada Victim.

On sand spit near Seward City the remains of one of the victims of the Clara Nevada was recently found. The body was so badly dccomposed and eaten by the crows that it could not be identified. A considerable sum of mony was found on the body.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22

The Canadian, Columbia and Nicto- rian, three river boats, are being put into shape to go to St, Michaels. The Tordenskiold will convoy them, and they will leave in few days.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22

That Prince of merchants, Mr. Reid; made the News editors Il pleasant call last Saturday. We are pleased to have the business men and other patrons of this paper call.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22
The Glorious Fourth.

\ citizens meeting will be held at the court house, to arrange for big blow out on the Fourth, Saturday night Everybody attend
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22

Mosquito Dope, Sure prevention at Wrangel Drug Co.
Fort Wrangel news., 1898-06-22

Wm. A. Murray recently of Fort Col lms, Colorado, has been appointed an inspector and now belongs to the "iiy ing squadron"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
Eloquent Grafton Delivered by
Gen. Youmans.

The Observance of Memorial Day was Pc
culiarly impressive yesterday and there was
an added solembi,y and pathos that was felt
by all who attended the exercises attbe ceme-
,ery. The graves of the men who gave their
lives to the conntry IN the last var, were
decorated with the choicest flowers Of Spring,
While the thoughts of all were with those
other soldiers who but a few days ago left
home and friends to fight foreign foe. The
ceremony had a deeper significance, than
ever before for it tsuggested thoughts too deep
for words, too sad for utterance.
The exercises we're opened with prayer by
Rev. w. A. Kelly.
Then the graves were decorated with fow-
ers BY Fifty OF more listle girls Msj. Marion
No Use introduced Gen. Leroy F. Youmans,
the orato- of the day, in brief aad feliciteus
.peech.
Gen. Yonmans spoke for nearly an hour,
delivering an Grafton that was . finished lite
rary production, 10 diction, pure and strong !;
iu sentiment, noble and lofty; ia delivery,
eloquent and forcible. The speech was
eorthy of the occasion, of The theme and of
the orator, whose reputation for eioqusnce is
.is not circumscribed by State lines.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
The Soldiers Leave.

Probably not since the 9th of April, 1861,
whea the Sumter soldiers left for the Confed-
crate war, WAS there such scene IN Sumter
az was VT ,essed Thursday morning.
At 40 early hour ID the morning The streets
presented lively appearance and the martial
spirit could be felt 10 The air. Alongside of
little tots were to be seen grey-haired Coo
Tolerate veterans, all giving cheer 10 the gal
liant boys who had responded to their coun-
try's csll in this hour of need.
A, 8 o'clock eve:y place of business was
closed and every body young and old, repaired
TO the depo, 1t has been long, long time
since such aaeonco1rse Of people bas been
seen at the depot IN sumter. The youog
ladies we're there in force aod there we're
flowers in abundance tor the soldier boys.
The large crowd at the depot was full to :be
brim With enthusiasm and running ovet
Ats.25 the train from Gibson came in
Bringing the Darlington Guaros With a COM
plement of 81 meD, Capt Boyd commanding:
They were given rousing cheers by The as
semtled crowd
a few minutes afterwards the train from
Charleston arrived With toe Manning Guards,
so strong, on board, Capt ". .. DAVIS,
commaading This was the occasion for
another outbreak of cheering
The Manning Guards we're taken on to
Columbia by the regular train, and aoout
fifteen minutes lsaer special train pulled out
with the Darlington Guards and the Sumter
Volunteers
Amid cbeerirg, tears aud smiles and pray
ers good.byes were said, and .be boys were
soon out Of sight on their way TO camp at
Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Smallpox Situation.

Three more casee of smallpox we're report
ed to The Board Monday aud one Tuesday.
One pa,ien, escaped from the peat house Sun
day night and is still at large.
Every thing is being gotten in good shape
at the Camp of Detention in one Of the TO-
hacco warehouses sear the G. s. 4 N. R. R.
desot. There are several patients being
cared for there. DR.. J. A. Clifton is in
charge. The disease in the city is conined
principally to the colored population.
The epidemic Of smallpox seems to be
slowly hut gradually spreading iu Sumter
Several oew cases have been reported during
the week, from different portions of the city.
The Board of Health is actively at work and
doiog all io their power 70 stamp out the dis
ease, and we do rot think the situatiou will
become very alarming here, though Of course
it is necessary that every possible ptecaut,op
te ueed by all, Vaccination is goiog 90
steadily and nearly everyone will soon be
vaceinated and the disease will probably soon
run lie course in Sumter. Those who nave
not been vaccina:ed and those on whom the
vaccination did not take are liable and should
attend to the matter at once
Smallpox is reported in Concord township.
Tboee who bave seen toe suspects Say that
they have diseaee that must he smallpox or
something worse. Three or four cases are
reported from Mayesville and vicinity.
Manning has quaraotined against this city
90 account of smallpox, bnt not agaips. Sum-
merton and Silver where the disease is epi.
demic
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Lee County's First Conventlon.

Bi=hopville, May The initial Demo
cratic convention Of Lee county met hese TO-
day. Eighteen clubs were represented and
about 10 delegates were present. The pro-
credinTs were marked by good since, bar
mony and decoran. Mr.. R. E. Carnes WAS
called to ,be chair aod Mr.. W. 4. James as
secretary. The point wss rs,sed 10 regard
10 tie seating of delegates f.om two new
clucs. After some discussion he matter was
settled by vote of the convention recognizing
roth new cubs a permanent organization
was then Effected by the election Of Mr. R.
&. Caroes as president AID Mr.. " 4. james
as secretary.
Col. e L. PEBBLES, Capt. Ms Mcleod
and Mr J. l. Parrots were elected vice presi-
dents, Sir R. Caspes was elected as chair
man of the county executive committee aud
Mr.. ". A James as member of the State ex-
ecntive committee
F. holland, J. T.. Parrott, L A. Moore
and r. E. Carnes were elected ss delegates to
the State Convention. The convection was
composed of representative body Of men,
ali fActional feeling was suoverted and Lee
county has reason to be proud of the pollti-
Cal peace aud harmony which prevails in her
borders.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
A carollnian.

Capt. David DUB. Gaillard of the o. s.
Corps of Engineers, bias beeo ordered TO Tam
pa to serve on the staff OF General Wade
Capt Gsillsrd was appointed to West
Point from Sumter Couoty and graduated
ffsh 10 his class 10 1884. he was assigned
10 Engineers and for several years was en-
gagged ou the barbor of st. Johns Florida,
and then assisted General Barlow in run
niog ,be boundary line between this country
and Mexico.
He was sent later 10 construc. some govern
mept depots in Alaska, and for the past two
or three years has been engineer in CHARGE OF
the water supply Of Washington. Capt
GailIard is regarded as oDe of the g. ,4ssst
epeineers in the army. His work 90 the
boundary commission and IN Alaska received
high commendation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Company Officers Elected.

An enthusiastic meeting Of the Sumter
Volunteers was held 10 the Court House last
Wednesday night for the purpose OF elect
ing officers.
The meeting was called to order oy Dir. l..
S Carson, aud the roll was called
Ar H. D. Noise was elected chairman OF
the meeting.
Capt. J G. Richards, Of ,be Liberty Rill
Rifles, was present with list Of 20 men who
had joined The company. He was cffzred the
I'd Lieutenapcy, but declined to ac-
cepr, and wanted The lst Lieuteuancy and
This request Was declined ny the Volunteers
whereupon Captain Richards requested per-
mssion 70 Withdraw. After some discussion
the question was put to u vote aud IL was
unsIimousIy carried that be and his men be
permitted to withdraw
The company then went into an election
of officers.
The opinion was very generally expressed
90 the streets Ibis morning that the company
bad made capital Selections In their officers.
The officers elected are as follows:
l.. s. CARSON, Captain.
l. HARBY NOSES, JR /, lst Lieut..
8 d. WILSON, % Lieut..
JOHN. B MILLER, lst Sergeant.
ASHBY MOORE, Qaartermas,er's Sergt.
G. e. FISHBUENE, "a Sergt.
D. J. VIM, Jr, 80 Sergt.
J.F REID. 4th Sergt.
L. W. LEE. tto Sergt.
e CARSON, lst Corporal.
C. B. YEADON, I'd Corporal.
D. W. CUNNINGHAM, 81 Corporal.
r. "A. BURGESS, 4tn Corporal.
CONNIE GALLAGHER, 9th Corporal.
JOHN F. JENKINS, 9Th Corporal.
). D. EPPERSON, 7th Corporal.
JOS a. WARREN, 9Th Corporal.
s c. REID, 9Th Corporal.
Nj. a. STRAUSS, 10th Corporal.
A.D HARBY.. lltn Corporal
l.. WILLIAMSON, 18th Corporal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Mr.. VIM. d. Melton and Miss Caro-
Belser to be Married To-day.

This morning on the early train over the
Coast Line Mr. W. D. Melton, one Of ,he
uost prominent young men of Columbia,
will leave the city on very pleasant mission.
Mr Melton gees to Summerton, Clarendon
county, where he will lead to the altar Miss
Care Belser.
Accompanying Mr.. Melton will be Measrs-
A.. W. Tbompson, W. T. Aycock, j. F.
McMabau, I L Wi,hers, W. D. Simpson. G..
P. Logan, Eli Wiog6eld, B. F. P. Leaphart,
e. S Dreher, E. B. Clarke aud T. 7. Hsyne.
who will act as groomsmen.
The wedding will take place in the Pres
byterian church at noon. after which Mr. aud
Mrs Melton will start on their oridal tour
which will extend as far North as Niagara
The State, May 10.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
DIR. Mood Appointed Surgeon.
2 is copied from the Columhia

The following is copied from the Columbia
State of May 5tb:
Yesterday Dr.. Hydrick, of Oraneeburg,
who was appointed surgeon Of the regiment,
was exemined by the board of physicians.
His msny frieDde all over The State will re-
eIet to know that he will not be the snrgeon
after all Ee failed to come up to the physi-
cal requirements and was tnrped down by
the board. Gov E'lerbe regretted this but
he acted Immediately, selecting Dr. ] A.
Mood Of Sumter for surgeon. DR.. Mood
wired his acceptance and came ir 90 the
night frsinslast night. He will be examined
at ouce "
The appoietment of Dr.. Mood was pleas. NJ
news to his numerous fieEds 10 Sumter this
morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
"The Sumter Volunteers -

An tffcrt is now being made TO organize a
pew military company in Sumter for the
purpose Of enlisting in the Uuled States SER
vice in case a second call is made on Sou'b
ca-e'.-e &c. :.-~r.
Qaite n NUMBER have siseed the roll a.
ready, and those desiring to enroll their
names in this new company can find the l,st
at the flee of The A. G. Phelps Co We
,rus, this new U owe will meet with success
for it will oe good thing 20 b.vs a mil
tary comp,ny 10 Sumter 10 auy event II is
in line with supRstion already made ee, :
q here in this issue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11

One Minute is not long, Jet relief is OBJ
tanned in half that time by the use of Ooe
Minute Cough Cure. II prevents consump-
tioa and quickly cares COLDS, Group, Ironchi-
tie, pnenmopia, la grippe and all throat and
lung troubles. Hughson- Ligou Co..
A fake report was circulated Monday that
Admiral Sampson had met the Spanish feet
and suffered disastrous defeat The rumor
easiness for time, but as there was no cou-
fake became apparent.
S. C. P Jones. Milesburg, Pa, writes -
81 have used DeWitt's Little Earlv Rsers
ever sioce they were introduced here and
must say have never used any pills in my
family during forty years of house keeping
hat9ave such satisfactory results as ls7a-
tive or cstharlic." augbson-Llgon Co.
Sergeant John Bradford was ip town to-
day TO dod out if the second call for volun-
teers had been made.
S. N. Geary, Piersou, Mich writes -
"DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is curiux more
pies here to-day. than all other remedies
combined 1t cures eczsms and all other
sk,o Diseases" Rug bson-Ligon Co
8. E Parker, Shareu. Wis writes :-s.I
have tried DeWitt's Witch Hazel SaIve for
itching piles and it always stops them in
two minutes. | consider DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the greatest pile cure on the mar
keI."- Hoghson-Ligon 20.
Don't staad back If you want to volunteer,
there is still room irs the Sumter Light ln-
fantry for you.
The bnman uachiae starts but once and
stops bat once You Can keep il going long
est and mo-, regularly by uslpg DeWitrs
Little Early Risers. the famous little pills for
constipation and all stomach acd liver trcu-
oles -Hughson- Ligon Co.
In speaking of the volunteer compaoy that
weIt off last week We have been calling them
the Sumter Volunteers. We have been io-
formed that in order to be accepted they al
to go as reorganization of The Sumter
Light Infantry, and they have beea received
obcially by that naEe.
The Cuoan question and political iasues
sink into ilsigniEcance With the man who
suffers from piles. What be most desires, is
relief DeWitrs Witch Hazel Saive cures
pile, ,-Hughsoa-LiGon Co.
To insu,e prompt delivery the correspond
.nts OF the members of the Sumter Light
Infautry should write il the lower left hand
corce1, '-Sumrr Light lofaotry Fair
Grounds" There are TWO camps, aod it is
necessary to designate the company aud camp
to prevent delay.
Zone Minute Cough Cure is the beat prep
aration have ever sod or used aud Lcan't
say too much in it's praise" l.. n. Kenn,n,
Merchant, Odell, Ga.-Hugbsoa-Ligon Go.
The Post Office was closed yestsrday> Memo
rial Day oeiDg u Ssate holiday. The Office
was open between 10 aud IL o'clock.
Late to bed and early to rise, prepares
man for bis bone in the skies. Early to bed
and Little Early Riser, the pill that makes
life longer and wiser.-Hughson.L .Ligon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Camdeo has qnarantinsd agsinst all places
in which amallpox is known to hays broken


Caudeo has qnarantiaed sgsinst all places
in which amallpox is known to hays broken
onr:
Qaite party Will go TO- Summerton TO.
1dsy 70 atseod the Mslton-Beiser marriage
sssrrai iefsfof SummertUn yesterday. :
The Sumter Light Infantry will be one ol
the 6rst Of the South Csrolina companies to
{ be ordered into actiye service. The prcba.
biiiiy II pressns:is that the company will 60
10 Tampa within the week.
Jordsr Johnson, the negro who was sho,
. by sconstsble Folk last Wednesday is no
90 Dangerously wonnded as it was at flrsi
1suppossd and may possibly recover. At firs,
his wound Was thought to be fatal.
The negroes held meeting Friday nigh,
sto raise company of yoiuoteers for the war,
II is reported that the meeting vas quite eo-
thnsiastic and tba. forty-seven volunteers
were obtained.
A meeting of the Board of Directors of the
sSnm.sr aud Waterec Railroad Go. was held
10 this city Thursday. Nothing osspecial In
terest was done by the Board. We are io-
formed. however, by remner of the Board
thtt the affairs OF the compsny are progressing
lsell, and very near all Of the rigbtof-
gay has been secured. Il is not definitely
koown when the work OF construction will
begin, bot it's hoped before very long, and
there is no doubt entertained now of the sue
cess Of the project.
II yon want new organ for yoar old one
see Randle.
Wisdom to-day means comfort tomorrow.
70 prove it buy ssWbite" and use it.
The origina, package agencies are things
OF the past They belong to the things that
we're but are not The decision of the Uei-
ted States Supreme Coart knocked them out
completely and to day they are packing up
their stocks for shipment out Of TIE State
a. P. Levy packed bis stock Monday and
Mannheim and j. A. Schwerin were pack /.
log their goods yesterday. Tags were received
sometime ago By the firms having agencies in
ine State aud they were prepared for the de-
ctsion As soon as notice OF the Supreme
Court decision was received the original
package agents discontinued business and
began making preparations TO ge. the liquor
on bspd out Of the State. The dispensary
and the blind tigers viii hereafter have every.
thing their own way, and the fight between
the two institutions will be watched with
decided Interest.
To see is to try, to try is to buy the
"White."
The White is king Of sewing machices.
r. you wan, your macaine made new,
bring it to Rsndle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Sumter and wateree RalIroad.

We are greatly gra,i6ed to learn that Col.
B anding, President of the s. & w. R. B.
has left for New York, on urgent telegram to
90 into detaile as TO closing contract for
building and equippiug the Sumter and We
,rree Railroad as speedily as possible. His
Board of Directors has ordered him to submit
and receive terms for The contract for the
whole road From wta, We can learn both
parties are pretty well agreed, and We hope
to hear within week that the President hss
arranged malters in New York, 60 that the
construction of the Railroad will be begun
daring this month and be completed by frst
or middle Of September.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
DEATH.

Mr. Frank A. Folsom, ooe Of our best
known and highly respected citizens died
last Wednesday evening ct the residence
of his brother, Mr. L. w. Folsom He Was
So sesrs of age. Mr.. Folsom sas been in
declining heath for loag time past and
has beee con6red 10 his bed for three weeks
past His death was therefore not unexpect-
ed. The funeral services we're held in the
Methodist Church, of which be was mem-
Der, q, 6 O clock Thursday afteruoen. Mr. Fol-
som was a member OF the Red Men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Magnolia Has Raised a Company

Magnolia, May 7-There is 20 dicount on
the old Game Geek county In these pos
ably the last days in which Magnolia may
have the honor of being within the territory
80 called she is showing what material Sum-
ter is losing and Lee county is gaining Be-
sides having cent two of her sons 20 join the
voIlnteer troops. she has organized another
company, with the following officers:
Captsin-Thoms Rhame
First Lieutenant--T N Griffin.
Second Lieuteuaps-E E luminous.
Firs1 Sergant--Ptil Miller.
Second Sergent-yohn A. Duraut.
Third Sergeaot-S G. Fitzpatrick.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Interesting Closing Exercises of 8
CoIored School.

The closing exercises of Pocotaligo School
was grand success. The speaking of the
children was rendered in manner credita-
be to the school. The community at large
is much isdebted to aiss Sadie K Jones for
the excellent training of the children during
the term, aud delighted to know of her re-
election for another term.
The day WAS completed with grand pic
nic, w"ich was enjoyed by all. 5.