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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

Chamberlain's Coiic, Cholera and Diar.
rhoea Remedy can always bs depended upon
and is pleasant and safe to take. Sold by
A. J. Chins.
After shut down of several weeks of the
saving department of the Lukens Lumser
Mills, load of logs was received on Monday,
and saving will be resumed.
A horse belonging to Mr. J. Singleton
Moore was gored last Sunday by an OK on
bis Cane Savannah place. ugly cash Uas
made on the thigh of the horse, but fortu-
nately no vital part was teacbed. The
wound was sewed up, and at last account the
horse was doing we'll.
Pains in the chest when person has a
cold indicate tendency toward pneumonia.
"A piece of flannel daupeoed with Chamber
laiu's Pain Balm and bound on to the ches,
over the seat of pain will promptly relieve
the pain and prevent the threatened attack
of pneumonia. This same treatment will cure
lame back in few hours. Sold BY A. j..
China.
Complaints are made by citizens who have
to travel on the lower end of Main Street,
below the railroad, that the street is in a
bad condition, AMI 10 some places almost i'm
passable. The committee on public improve
meat should make note of this.
Mr.. Hardin Norris clerk of the drug store
of R. Shoemaker, Perry, ILL.,, says: "a man
came into our store the other day and said,
Il want bottle of that stuff that saves chill.
dren's lives. l read in the News about it.
The children msy get sick when We can rot
get the doctor quick enough. It's the medi-
cine yon sell for Group" He alluded to
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and bought
bottle before be left the store. For Sale by
A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
Killed by a Falling Tree.

Jack Williams, colored, OF the Privateer
section, was killed on Monday by pine tree
falling on him. The accident was witnessed
by Mr. T. q Osteen aoa negro who, with
Williams, was engaged in cutting the tree:
Williams and the other negro undertook to
cav the tree down with cross cat saw, but
when the tree, which was very large one
was about half cat through the sew 60.
stuck, and Mr. Osteen took an axe and
began cutting on the opposite side. When
the tree started to fall Williams got 10 the
way and was struck on the back of the head
BY large limb. he was carried to the
ground and bis head and neck crushed.
Death was instantaneous. Coroner Noses
held an inquees yesterday at the requess Of
Mr. T. q. Osteen aud others. The verdict
vas 10 accordance with the facts testified to
by the eye.witnesses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
Burned Co Death.

Last Wednesday afternoon an 9 5year.old
daughter Of Mr.. B r. Ingram, Of the Oswegc
neiehborhood, was 80 seriously burned tha,
death resalted thar night. Thelittle girl and
q younger child were left alone in the house
her absesce blazing piece OF wood rolled
from the fireplace 10 the aoor and in attempt
ing to remove the Gre from the floor the little
rgiri's dress caught. She ran screaming into
the yard to her mother, but before fhe flames
corld be smothered every stitch OF clothing
was burned from her body. Mrs. Iugrsm'f
hands were severely burned in the attempt to
sase the child, bnthes injuries are not serious.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
An OLD Landmark Gone.

The burning of Mr.. B. G. Morris residence
on last Friday at IL NJ. destroyed one of the
old landmarks Of this section. The fire
started on the roof from flaw in the chin
ney, and before help could arrive got beyond
control All the furniture was saved. The
house was q large two.story one, and was
built about IS years ago. There was no in
surarce. Mr.. Morris has the sympathy Of all
ia bis loss. J. E. D.
Pisgsb, Dec. 6.
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pERsoNAL.

=
Solicitor John s: Wilson was IN the city
Friday. s
Him Gordon Weeks is visiting relatives il
ths esEy 81. b.
Res. William Haynsvossh. of Denmark, is
ia the city.
Mr. Frost, telegraph operator at Lanes,
I. was Il, the city Friday.
Mrs.s Z. Sholar is visiting in the city, the
guest pf Mira. ~ B. Burns.
Mr. s. Frank Parrot. Of Darlington, spent
ssvssal days IS the city last week.
Mis-. Blanche DeLnrme, Of Dovesville, has
bes1 spending 8 few daJs in the city
Rer. w "a Kelly left Monday morning
for Greenwood TO attend Conferences.
james ". Barnuell, Esq Of Charleston,
was ID the city on business last weak.
Dr.J. d. Clifton lef. Tuesday morning for
Greenwood TO attend The annual Conferences.
Mis,i Josephine a. Fraser, os Georgetown,
is spendiae few days with friends in the
cir.
Prof. W. J. Nswberry, President Of the
Columbia Business College, was in the city
iast week
Mr. Harry Yates, of Ardersoo.s Heavy
Batsesy, now stationed on Suiliyan's 1slsed,
is 81 home on q furloDgh.
as. ID Eneguenin, of Charleston, was in
sthe city Fridav, having come 20 adjust the
loss GA Al Johnson's house for the Eqni-
ts5Is Fire Insurance ComDany.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
CARD OF THANKS.


The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
of ebe First Methodist Church. Sumter Sta.
ton, s. c., offers grateful acknowledgment
to the editors of The Sumter Herald and The
Daily Item for favors conferred during the
Week of Thanksgiving and Prayer. Also
gratefully acknowledge and affectiouatels
appreciate, the assistance given by thepas.ori
Of the Lutheran, Baptist. Presbyterian and
Methods Churches
These brothers not only gave their presence,
but time, money, prayers and charming lee
lures, based upon subjects not of their OWL
choosing thus makiOg the week one o.
Thanksgiving indeed. Nav our voices be
attuaed to the song of ''The ten thousand
times ten thousand, and thousands of thou
sands"
Sumter, S. c., Nov. 30, 1899.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

FIoGr, Fsonr, for less that mill prices at
CrossNeli & Co.'S. Dec
The Masonic Temple property was sold by
the iIaste..at public auction Monday under
foreclosure of mortgage at the suit Of Mrs. G
"a. Bulsmaun ana Others The property was
ibid ia by Ricnard I. Manning for 81, ,7o0.
Nj. Maunin states that he bought the prop
erty for himself and others. The property
cost originally abont Sl3. 800, and rne secret
societies had large interests in the stock OF
toe compauy. The property was sold TO
satfafy mortgage Of about 81, 900.
The representatives Of the 0verman Wheel
Co., manufacturers OF the Victor Bicycles,
and OF the Cleveland Bicycles we're in the city
duriog the pas. week and closed contracts
viii, jenkins Bros. to handIe the Victor and
Cleveland wheels during the year 1859 The
bicycle business Of jenkins Bros. has grown
steadily month by month from very small!
heginning until they are doing large and
satisfactory business They understand the
bicrcle from tire to handle bar asd know how
TO please their customers by selling only the
best wheels.
Fancy full cream Cheese less than New
York price, at Crosswell i Co.'S. Dec
s-ib cans band-packed Tomatoes at soc
doz at Crossweil & Co.'S. Dec 7
The time for the payment Of city taxes ex-
pirsd Nov 80, yet but q small portion of
the taxes have been paid. Clerk aud Treas
urer Hurst states that be has written less
than $50 receipts for taxes and that the coli
sectious are long ways behind the average
of former years The penalty for nonpay-
ment can now be imposed aud collected and
it viii be unless the City Council sees 6t a.,
its next meeting TO grant an extension Of
tine for payment without penalty.
Sometime sgo The Turner'S Medicine Com
pany distributed circulars Offering watch to
the Frat person to detec: four misspels words
in the circular, and books 90 q certain num-
Der Of others who should also detect the
words. The watch has been awarded to
Miss ArDida Moses and the books to Mrs.
Arthur Belitzer, Guignard Jones. Mrs. K. r.
Murrell, Mrs. C. Belitzer. Gen. g. w. Noise,
Miss Lydia Richardson, Miss Joe Hall Mrs.
r. s. Bradwell. They will please call for
their prizes al China's Drug Store.
Capt. L. S. Carson on the Is. iost.. resumed
bis duties as cashier at the First National
Bank after an absence of seven mouths Ar
Robt L. Edmunds, who was cashier duriog
Capt. Carson's period of service IN the army,
has returned 10 the bookkeeper's desk and
will renew bis acquaintance with the big
ledger. Mr.. J. L. McCallom, who accepta5ly
flied the position Of bookkeeper for the past
few months, resires, but is now temporarily
filing SIR. Dave Wirn's position while be
enjoys a months rest. Mr.. Edmunds dis
charged the cashiers duties most efficiently
and gave entire satisfaction 10 the board O..
directors and the customers of the oapk.
Capt. Carson's any friends are all glad to
see him once more at the cashiers window,
and the pstroos of the bank have extended to
him q cordial welcome home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
DEATH.

Richard.G Anderson, only soa Of the late
Gen. Richard q. Anderson, and brother OF
Mrs. w. D. Blsndipg, died in Deadwood,
South Dakota {his honey on the I'd instant,
after brief illness. His cemains will be
inferred 10 Deadwood, Cemetery.
As. Jesse Wiudham died last Wednesday
nigh. at bis bone at the Cotton Mill after a
brief iliness Of pneumonis, aged 80 years. he
leaves wife, who is a helpless invalid, hay-
lag bsen paralyzed for mooshs, and several
small children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
Quarterly Conference.

The Fourth Quarterly Conference of the
Fret Methodist Church was beld Monday night
at the parsonage. FiDa, reports for the year
we're rendered, asd Notwithstanding the
financial depression very good showing
was made, and it is probable hat ali claims
will be met 10 full.
The Board of Stewards for next year was
elected as follows: J D. Craig, J. B. Roach,
R. o. Purdy, W 4. Brown, A Stuckey,
Dr.. j. 4. Mood, L. " Folsom, W. B.
Burns, J NJ. Knigh, and C NJ Hurst, Jr.
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The Methodist Church Passed Res
olutions.

Alta Church Conference held Immediately y
after divine service, in which the congre2a-
ton participated, the following resolution
was unanimously passed with rising 7ote,
viz:
Resolved, That this Church and congrega-
tiop are profoundly in love with Dr. J. A
Clifton oar pastor, the present year, That we
are satisfied with his work amongst US, and
earnestly desire the ensuing Conference will
return him 10 us the coming year.
Signed F. A. TRADwELL,
J. B. ROACH.
Sumter, Dec. 4, 1898. -
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Denmark-Rollins Railway.
Wilmington Star.


The work of constructing the roadbed oi
the. DenmarkRollins] extension of the old
Manchester & Augusta railroad, now part
of the A C. l.. system, is now in progress
and IS being pushed with all diligence. Star
readers will remember that the contract for
the construction OF this road was awarded to
Nessrs Abercrombie 4 Williams of Ala
bama, on November 8;h, the work to be COM
ple.ed by May ls,.
The first dirt was broken for the grading al
Baruwell last Friday. Messrs. Abercron,bie
l. Williams have sub-let several sections OF
the road to other contractors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

Catarrh in the head is cured by Hoods Sar-
sspa,ilIa which ersdicates from the blood the
scrofuious taiots that cause it, soothing and
rebuilding the delicate and diseased tissues
Hoods Pills are the pills to take with
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all liver ills.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
Religious.

There will be Communion services at He.
bron Presbyterian Church, Aechanicsvi,le,
on the second Sabbath of December. at II
o'clock. Preparatory services on preceding
Saturday at IL o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
MARRIAGE.

Miss Lula Keels of this city and hr. Will
liam Tusie, of Greeleyrille, Williamsburg
Co, we're married last Sunday afternoon at 4
o'clock, at the residence Of the brides broth
er, Ar. William Keels. Rev. 7. Won A.
Riser, of6ciated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07
Death of Miss Emma c. Hammell

Miss Emma C. Hammell, former resident
of this city, died at Bristol, Team, last Sun.
day afternoon. Miss Hammell, was at one time
assistant operator 10 the Western Union
Office In this city. Her friends will learn Of
her death with deep regret.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

Apples, Oranges, Grapes, Cocoannts aoa
Bananas at Crosswell 4 Co.'S. Dec
Everything in the grocery line can be
bought cheaper q. Crosswell + Co.'S.
Dec I
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Furniture From Factory to Fire.
side.

Being the only extensive manufacturers of
furniture 10 the world selling direct from
maker to user, we save our customers the
enormous expenses and profits of the jobbers
sud retailers Send for catalogue A, showing
our full line of Household Furoiture, at 20 to
20 per cent under retail value. Quaker
Valley Manufacturing Co, 355 West Har-
rison St., Chicago. Nov 24-4m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

Wisdom to-day means comfort tomorrow
To prove it Dry White aud use it.
l2 lbs good Coffee for 81 at Crossweil 4
Co.'S. Dec Z
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It lis Important

IL ~
The Watchman and Southrom has
had on its list for mary years some
valued subscribers whose subscrip.
tons are renewed punc.ually; but
there are Others who hare NC: done
90. and We desire 70 urge upon them
the importance Of settling up.
Following che name Of the address
oa each paper is date indicating
the time TO which the last payment
was made and from which the sub
sctiplioD is due. Please look ct i
and govern yourself accordingly. #
there's any error in the figures. look
up your last receipt and have the
date corrected We cannot continue
sending the paper without settlement.
rompt attention to this viii save us
from aending ont bills. which are
beinf, made out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup is the best medi.
cine for sore throst, laryngi,is, quinsy or
tonsilitis. Every drop of j. sooshes and
heals. A twenty-five cents bottle of this
wonderful remedy will cure cough or cold
in one day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-07

Another brick crossing is needed on Main
Street. Ask the first man you ueet where 1t
is most needed, aod he will probably name
the place the writer has in mind-in front of
the Post Office. More people wade through
mud and slush at that ford Of Main Streets
muddy stream than ct any other place.
Can. Council strain a poios and build a
causeway 30 that people doing business on
the eastern bank may cross over dry-sbod for
their mail
The evening times., 1898-07-18
GENERAL ToRAL's PLEA.
He EsrnestIy Begged That His Con-
uuerorr BE Generous.

auerors He Generous.
Before Santiago July 16. via Port An
tonic July ls.-Gen. Wheeler, immedi-
ately after he had returned from the final
conference with Gen. Toral, explained
made by the Americans.
Gen. Torars appeal for honorable
terrns' said Gen. Wheeler, was most
affecting. He said his army had not been
yanauished and that such brave soldiers
as the Americans are should not be un-
generous.
I'VE were impressed by his earnestness
and depended upon his honor to carry
out the spirit of the agreement fully.
MANY Details" Gen. Wheeler contin-
ued, "were merely verbal, but the agree
ment was witnessed by Robert Mason,
the British vice consul Col. FOntaine,
Gen. ToraFs chief Of staff, signed the
agreement for him. and Gen. Escario
signed for Capt. Gen Blanco.
..Col. Fontaine informed me that the
troops involved in the capitulation num-
ber q, 600. being the garrisons at Santiago,
Sagua de Tamano, Caimanera. Manza-
milo. Holguin and few important towns.
THE agreement contains no reference
to the government OF tne city OF tne
province after the United States forces
have occupied them. l am very favor
ably impressed by the Spanish officers
and have complete faith in their word"
Although truce between the Amcri-
can and Spanish forces was in effect,
there were two sharp skirmishes be-
tween the opposing forces during the
hours just prior to the final surrender of
Toral's army.
One of these skirmishes took place Fri
day afternoon near Baracoa. the Annap-
The evening times., 1898-07-18
THINGS THEATRICAL.
Glen Echo-Cencert.

Notwithstanding the unaccommodating
antics of a rain storm that threatened
to arrive some hours before schedule
time, a crowd of even more than the usu-
al proportions gathered last night at
Glen Echo and witnessed the performance
given The entertainment was OF excep-
tional merit. different from the daily one
only in that costumes and settings were
eschewed, while selections were made In
stead of the turns being given in their
entirety AS during last week. the most
artistic portion of the show was con-
tributed by Ciivette, whose jugglery and
shadowgraphy amused the audience Tor
over half an hour. Swift and Chase, to-
gether with the st. Befmos were hearu-
" applauded, while regular ovation was
rendered Frank Deshon. Charles Hawiey-
Viola D'Armon. Charles DAILY. and Allene
Crater upon their separate and choral ap-
pearances. The entire affair was most
enjoyable and those present will not be
slow in going again.
The evening times., 1898-07-18
Persons troubled with a,arrhoea will be

Persons troubled with -,,arrhoea will be
interested in the experience of Mr. w. M.
Bush, clerk of Hotel Dorrance, Proyi-
dcnce. r. /. He says: For several years
l have been almost a constant sufferer
from diarrhoea, the frequent attacks COM
pletely prostratiDg me and rendering inc
unfit for my duties at this hotel. About
two years ago travelling salesman kindly
gave me a small bottle of Chamberlain 8
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Much to my surprise and delight its ef-
fects were immediate. Whenever I felt
symptoms of the disease / would fortify
myself against the attack with a few
doses of this valuable remedy The result
has been very satisfactory and almost
complete relief from the aff1iction" For
sale by Henry Evans, wholesale and re-
tail druggist. 93S F st. NV. and Conn. ave.
and st. NV, and 1928 Md. ave- ne
The evening times., 1898-07-18
Roof Garden-Coucert.

OF a variety sufficiently high-class to
suit the altitude was last nights per-
formance on the Union Roof Garden, cor
ner Thirty-sixth and Prospect Avenue.
Georgetown. While the audience was not
as large as 1t might have been in better
weather those present were remarkably
appreciative and made up in willingness
to applaud what they lost in numbers.
The bill for tonight was given almost in
its entirety. Truly Shattuck rendered
two dashing march songs and AL Stern
gave a number of pleasing limitations.
their work heading the bill. Several vau-
devillians of considerable ability made up
the remainder of the program.
The evening times., 1898-07-18
lis being engaged by Spanish troo.

oils being engaged by Spanish troops.
Capt. Bunker went to Baracoa several
days ago to watch for a supply schooner.
He entered the bay on the opposite side
from that on which the Spanish block
houses are located. desiring to confer
with the Cubans stationed there.
The Suaniards suddenly opened fire
with field pieces from their batteries In
front of the blockhouses. Their gunnery
was good and shells exploded all about
the American vessel The ANNAPOLIS
was struck by fragments of several
ehelIs, but no damage of consequence was
done.
Capt Bunker returned the Spanish fire.
setting the barracks ablase. nearly de
stroyinE IL and silencing the batteries.
The evening times., 1898-07-18
III THE BUSY CORNER
Other Stores Won't

begin the stock taking CAM
paign for a fortnight. We're
about it now. Reducing our stock
wien it will do US the most good; /;
reducing our prices when it will
do you the most good. This is
but a prelude--an idea of how
merrily the music will play as
soon as We get things started.
First impressions are always the
most lasting-a good start half
wins the goal. We've made prices
for today that. can't help giving
You the most favorable impression
of our intentions to make this the
greatest of our
The evening times., 1898-07-18

You won't have any trouble
sleeping these hot nights if you
ave plenty of the National Capt.
al Brewing Co.'S Diamond" and
"Munchner" Beers in your ice box
seCase Of dor. bottles. Si.2S.
,Sritc or 'pso0e 722. National Capi-
{ Il Brewing Co.. 18th and ID s. z.
The evening times., 1898-07-18
Widening the Dismal swnmp Cam,

Norfolk. Va, July 1s.-A gang of forty
men arrived from the North and have
gone up to the Dismal Swamp canal to
join the force at work widening and en-
larging that waterway. The completion
o: this extensive improvement, 1t is said,
will shortly be reached and the canal
thrown open to traffic.
The evening times., 1898-07-18

The most searching Investigation will
demonstrate the superiority Of Heurich's
beers. Heurich's are noted for their
purity. age and strength. Order a case
from the Arlington Bottiing Co. by
'phoning Ga.
The evening times., 1898-07-18
Georsetown and Rockville pike

Rockville. Nd. July 1s.-Mr. NJ Don
Knight is preparing plans and specifica-
tions for the construction of the turnpike
IN Montgomery county over the bed of
the old Georgetown and Rockville road
and it is thought the bids will be LET out
during the present week
The evening times., 1898-07-18
The Finest DARK n..r

you men ever drank is "Culmbacher. !"
It's something new-and extra choice N
bottles. $i.25. Write or phone 2154, Wash.
Brewery Co., 4th & F, n. Z.
The evening times., 1898-07-18
Barbor Light. Ordered ou,.

Madrid, july T.-Orders have been
given that henceforth the coast and har-
Dor lights of the Balearic Islands shall
be extinguished. s..
The evening times., 1898-07-18

Your credit h good at Lansburgh's Fur
niture House- 18th and = sts. ec3-sf
The evening times., 1898-07-18

Your credit is good at Lansbursh's Fur
nituse House. 18th and y sts. oS3-tf
The evening times., 1898-07-18
on THE PARADE GROUND
Drilling Resumed by the Troops
at Camp Alger.
AN ANIMATED MORNING SCENE

Infantry and Cavalry Swinging Into
Line Like Old Campnigners-LoOk
Vised Pass System-A HOrae Thief
Marched Into the Lines.
The evening times., 1898-07-18

nay Ridge saa Return via .. 4 o.
20 Ceuts.
Salt water bathing, fishing. grabbing and
boating. Trains leave at 80 q. m. and
s:3o .. m. week days; sss q N. 1:3s and
3.l5 p N 8undayA 1y1S-0