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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

VT Yeomap, Luray, S c, writes: have
used DR. N A Simmons' Liver Medicine 10
years. 1t has cured enlargement of the liver
and insomnia Thick it as far ahead of Eel
ler's and Black Draught as day is ahead Of
night.
Congressman Stokes has arranged to secure
an appropriation 70: clerk hire to cover the
cost of taking up mail from the mail boxes to
De placed in this city.
Cure stomach troubles, cold feet and hands
excessive menstrual fow, with Simmons
Squaw Vine Vice or Tablets.
you feel dull, laoguid, broken down, de-
bi':tated. have weak stomach OF Indigestion,
1se Dr. d Simmons liver medicine.
The Busy Bee Society, which has FOR two
years past made severa. quits for the Christ
has made three this year, which are now
being quilted and will be ready in time for
the distribution of presents before Christmas.
The society is composd of six little girls as
follows: Ess,e Murray, Auoie Joye. Louise
Murray, Mary Lowry, jude Joye and Frances
Jose, the drss fop. oeioe president, vice pres'
ideot, secretary aod treasurer, respectively
The monthly meeting of the missionary
society Of the Magnolia Street Methodist
Church was act held last evening as au-
nouEced, but Kill be held Tuesday night,
January ID.
Zone Minute Cough Cure is ihel best rem.
edy ever used tor coughs and colds 1t is
unequailed foe whooping cough. Children
all like it," writes N. W. Williams, Gentry
vile, Ind Never fails. 1t is the cnly harm
less remedy ,aat gives immediate results.
Cure coughs, colds, hearseoess, Group, pneu-
monia, bronchitis and all throat and luog
troubles. I: early use prevents consuDp-
ton. j. 8. Hughson Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
TEACHERS, ASSOCIATION OR
GANIzED.
Address by State superintendent
Of Education John j. McManan

Pusnsnt to the c-G e sft,o1aty Snp.rinterd-
ent of Education Retpb:7 /: pu1nrer Of tbe
teachers a,.d ,rya;eea q: the prbi;c sc:st o!a OF
tba couniy uet in the nsii Of The G.oded
Scbcci list Sa,ordaT. S;.:e Superintendent
of Education J J Nc.en.a w7s ::esert ard
delivered a practical: Interesting ard lasfrac-
tive address OF eiccs;cuni saattsie, 1i:5
particular application TO IL NJ. hiic school
system After the address ? county teacnets'
association vas organized witty membership
Of 2T &r s. H Edmunds was elected pres
ide1:, Comfy Supt Remherr, vice president,
and Sir A. C. Carsoo, secretary. TIE es-
sociaaon will meet on ;he third Saturday OF
each month.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. James b. Fort of Eastover,
are in the city.
Mrs. c. e. DeLorme aud daughter Miss
Blanche, have gone to st Louis, Mo-, 20 visit
Dr.. Arthur DeLorme.
Ar. Horace L. Darr was one of the losers
by the FIRE in Florence on Monday morning.
His grocery store was burned aud be los;
almost his entire stock.
Rev. j. Tbomas Pate, DD, is 10 the city
visiting relatives.
Mrs. F. W Porter has gone to Iron City,
Ga, where Mr. Porter is in business
Mr. aud Mrs E NJ. Doar, Of Georgetown,
spen, yesterday iu the city, toe quests of Nj.
and Mrs. n. g. Osteen.
Mr. Porter A. McMsster, Of Columbia, was
in the city last night 70: several hours.
Mr. q. D. Crosswel lis in the city.
Dr., henry S,ucky, of Bisbopville, spent
Friday in town.
Rev. D. H. Mcleod, of Blackburg, was
inthe city Monday
Mr.. Sam Hussey, of Columbia, is in tee
city for a few days stay.
Mr. Aosley D. Hardy is at home from New
York to spend the holidays.
Mr.. D. N Richardson and family, of Co.
lumbia, spent Sunday 10 the city.
Mrs. C. P. Berry, of Sumter, S. c., is
spending the holidays with her mother
Florence Tines.
Dr.. and Mrs Hoffman have returned from
Charleston aud are stopping tor the present
with Mr.. and Mrs E. Hogan.
Misses Floresce aud Ellen Ellerbe. who
have beeo visiting Mrs. j. D. Graham, re-
turned home Monday morning.
Ar. Frank Kelley was one of class Of
seventeen law students who appeared before
the Supreme Court for examination for
admission to the bar Mr.. Kelley passed the
examination successfully and was given his
diploma. Of the seventeen applicants, only
ten passed the examination and were given
diplomas.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
An Interesting Meeting.


Oo las! Sanisv right at tie First Meth
cd st Church ves held one of tee cost inte.t
esing services in the history OF this city
was altogether unique SO far as We kno"'
aud originated il tre fertile E:i-d Of Or. G.
c. Brown. TIE pss.o.s o. tie P7esbyter:&a,
Lutheran ard 3sp':sf churches were present
and participated 10 rfe services, vhica were
10 ;le ne:ore cf a welcome 10 Ur.J : Cit.
ton on his return fo: another .@ar IN Sumter.
i ddresses we're ns,:e ty eseh Of he v.s',ing
pastors, voieh were 1aost appropriate to TIE
occssioa Dr.. C;i!.or was dsepy moced by
the eenerors dlsp!sy @. Ca.istian love scd
GOOD fv!ioss:i'p y!:ch c's:s.:ter:2ed TIE ep-
.:.e service TX r. pofded 6rlefy aed ter
dssi@, exg,esstns Ei3se.t hs ;ha@:.a: that he
ned 55ea pared e 80 harp az hour
Muse io: ne occasion wss rendered bT
na;oo cilor rom ;he aeFe:ai churthss ii;e
church Usss crowded TO ,he nt@ost capacity,
ana evec. bo.:gg seemed 10 e JOY tie occasion
,ho:oashii.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
PAY YOUR DEBTS.

The date following your uame on this
paper indicates the date on which your
subscription expires, or from which date yoa
are in arrears. Examine the date on
Your paper and if you owe any,hing come
ic at once and settle without further remind
er or Urging. Many subscribers are in
arrears, last year We did not preas them fcs g
settlement, knowing the scarcity of money,
but now We need what is due aud we request
an early aud enll settlement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
DEATH.

M. 4. c Bs1ret: diea at the home of hls
daughter, Sra J. l. Parrot, Of Bisnopvllle'
on Wednesday morning. Dec. 18Th, aged 93
years. He was the oldest citizen Of TIE Disb-
opvlle section aoc throughout bis long aod
useful life be .as esteemed by al! who koew
him for his consis,en, CHRISTIAN character aod
up.igh, life The funeral .rvices were held
at the Presbyterian Caurch, CT which ne vas
a member, by Rev. ". z. Gregg, and his
body laid to rest in lie church yard. Foe
deceased vas tie father of Ar. William Bar
rett Ct ;h!5 city.
Mrs Sarah siayes, wife OF Dr.. J. Ma7es
Of uayesvil!e, Gle on Thursday night, aged
81 years. Mrs Mayes was one of the Oldest
of Mayesvile's residents sod she leaves ar
aged husband AID large family connection
10 mourn ber loss. Sbe was Kiss SaFoelle
of Charleston The faperal services we're nelc
last Friday.
Mrs. Hannsh Cuslck, age SO years, died at
her home in this city S :nday nigat. TIE tune
ra. services were beld atSt Laurence Cath
olic Church Monday morning at 10 O'Clock.
Intermens vas made at St. Laurence Gem
etery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Bertram and Willard Here.

.;essrs Bertram and Willard who have put
oo Captain Dick, The Singio Skule, The Mid
uieht Fire, Tba Mystic Midgets aad Wba;
shall we do with her, so successfully with
our local talent for the different charity aod
church societies are again in the city for the
purpose of putting on their brand rew play
"An American Wife, for the Seseft cf the
Kings Daughters An American Wife has
been great success through North Carolina
" here these gentlemen have been opera,iog
for the past year and half The date for
the performance will be Thursday night, Dec
%. The cast is being selected and the
reheerseis will begia at once
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Big Deal IN Real Estate.

The heirs OF Capt T. B. Johnston last
week sold the Monaghan Block and the Ro-
sendorf building, The latter no1 occupied oy
the Post Office, the Cash Grocery Store and
several offices, to Capt. B G PiersoD; the
consideration being $4,000. This is the
largest deal made in real estate in this city
for several years, and lows ip the most tell
ing manner the saostantial confidence that
our own citizens have in the value OF city
property Capt Persou is known as coo-
eervative aod careful business man, ard the
investment Of such large sun Of money in
Main street property will tend TO stifsn val
ues and create greater coo6deoce in the future
growth and prosperity of Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
4 Sure Sign OF Group.

Eoarseness in ca.ld that is subject to
Group is sare indication Of tie approach Of
the disease IfChamoetan's Cough Remedy
is given es seen ss the child becomes
boayse, o. e-en after The croupy cough
has appeared, i: viii prevent the attack
Many mothers who haze croupy chi,dsa
always keep this remedy G: hard and dud
that it ssves them much trouble and worry.
II can always be depeaded upon and s pleas
an: to take For sale by A. j. Cbna.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
From N ew Zealand.

Reef;oe, New Zealand. Nov. %, 1896.
az, very pie sea to state that since l took
the aeeccy of Cnamoerleio's medicines the
sale has been very large, more especially OF
the Cough Remedy. In TWO years | have sold
more of this particular remedy than of all
other makes for the previous Ave years. AS
20 i,a efficacy, l have been Informed by scores
CT persoue OF the good results they hsve re-
ceivsd FROM it, and know its value FEcm the
use Of til ny own roasesold. 1t ;a so pless.
AZ, to take that we have 10 place the bottle
beyond the reach CT the children.
E.j. Scautlebury.
Goat. ~ A r China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
,oHpis7ED sao2T6Asp IN THREE
,.GN~GC
l:O.: / 90.

.:GAIES.
Bi:,csv;::'e. Ba.cses! 60. Nca so. 1899
Mr. = 3. Sew.es-z, ?re-ideot Colaotla
Business Co..sge Gol9me;., S C
s. ;Gear 81: 4 sfa.t:s ne a!essi;e to
t@stif: to TIE ,ae-;.s c: 'he Coi1u:;i. Business
Coi s:e q 20; tsii,.te 10 sa7 tsist have
!ecei.e! :ubsta,t;~l=. =. be-eGc,ai results.
5aes'i.!i.. :scosi;:.e:.>: 4 10 sny rsrson desir-
Gus q sscCticg s'uS:nsss e1GcAtioa Dur
ing 10, course {: s'riy ri tie ,o!:ece t5ere
US a'!fosm ki2d al! courteous treatment;
aad a,,su:ioi. Close at,eation wss given
The siude:lts oy she Instructors TO iusure ac-
cpracy and thoroughnesa IN their studies,
and Ciy progress Vas rapid. and presume,
efficient, ss cotain, d situation as soon az
reached hone, aad, SO "a, es Know an
elring satisfaction. coup!eted my Short
aAnd course iu three months | do not think
tie Coiumbis Business College can be excelled
By any other in the State. Ever wishing
your college grand soccees | am
Your friend and old student,
(aiss) DAISY STOKES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Atlanta Nurseries
Hsgar Laskios-Boy Stoleo.
First National Baok-Qaarserly Statement.
Estate of " Eayne Gordon Sale of Per-
sopal Property.
Estate of Mrs Hannah Cusick-No,ice to
Debtors aud Creditors
Estate of Mrs Leonora Muld-ov-Notice to
DEBTORS and Creditors
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Doubled Last Years. Report.

The published report of the First National
8aok showing S2'e, 2ss 50 of deposits is mere
than double the AMOUNT Of the report made
one year ago. This evidence Of the ''iocreas.
ed prosperity" of the patrons CT the bank aod
the sound foanciai condition o; tna; institu-
ton is caase for congrstulaton to all con-
cerned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
The Best Plaster.

piece OF fanoel csmpered With Cham
bsriain's Ps;o Balm acd bound oo to the af.
fec,ed parts is su2e.io. to any plaster. When
troubled With pain 10 the chest or side, or
a lame back, give it 3 trial. You are certain
to be more than pleased With The prompt
relief which It affords. Pair Balm is also 9
certain cure for Rheumatism. For sale by
Dr.. A. J Chloe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
SATURDAY NIGHT, DECEM-
BER %.
The Stores Will Not be Closed at
Zen O'clock.

The merchants haze agreed that on Satur-
day uizht, Dec. %, the rule to close ail stores
At 10 O'Clock will be rela3sd and the stores
Will be KEEP. cp-n az late ss Ii sbal' 1e n-css-
es7y 10 se.ve the CEFlstIcS5 shoppers ihis
is a specia ezce5;ion nea holds coed foT 'ast
occasion cptv. Thereafter the rule to close
the stores at 10 O'clock .. m. Saturday
night Will lie as strictly Observed as il has
been since tae agreement YVES Hade.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
LOST BOY.

ny DECEMBER S, Jobnny jenkins, a
~ dark brown boy, ahou: IL years old,
disappeared from home near City of Sumter.
He is heavy built. full face and prominent
eyes had on good clothes, black jacket, light
knee parts, a checked cap and new shoes.
An7 Information OF him will be appreciated
by Lis distressed family Address,
HAGAR iARKISS, Sumter, S. C.
Dec lS-2t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Congressman seokes' Good Work.

Washington, Dec. le.-'fbe cu7rent week
haa witnessed the sigoing Of tie oraer "hich
inaugura;es oew feature IL oCr postal
system. II provides for the free delivery Of
mail a:ocg sta7 routes, Which ere mai! rcu es
through the country carried b. private co.,
yeTacce. So far the experiment ls coadaed
to Soab Carolins, as Ccns7essmaa Stokes
veg the first to suggest i: aud introduce a
bill authorizing It. 1t is estimated that this
service Will cost only about cents per nile,
while tie rural delivery proper costs about S
cents.
Mr. Stokes has also gotten collection boxes
for the city of Sumter and additional clerk
hire for the SAGE city, during the current
week
The mail service from Wal;erhoro to Get
singer has teea increased tc six tines week,
90 recommendation Of Mc. Stokes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

1t takes bat minute to overcome tickling
in the throat and to stop cough oy the use
of One Minute Cough Cure This remedy
quickly cures ell forms of throat snd lung
troubles. Harmless and pleasant to take.
1t prevents consumption. 4 famous specific
for grippe and it's after effects. J. S. Hugh
son Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

Hr shssr, Sedalia. No., saved his
child's life by oae Minnie Cough Care
Doctors had ci-en hsr up to de with Group
It's infsHia!e care :o- co2ehs. colds, grippe,
pneuropia, bronchitis aad throat and lung
troubles Re,ieves ct ooce. J. S. "ng!1son
L Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

J B. Clark, Peoria. III, says, "Surce' %
wanted to operate on me for piles, l
cured them With DeWitt's Hazel Witch
Salve." It is infa!lible for piles and skin
diseases. Beware of counterfeits. j. S.
Hugbson l. Co.
Cnoice sweet creamery Butter SOC 10 at
Crosswell's Dec l9-tf
Ladies' attention called TO elegant assort.
.ment of 6ue Perfunery and fancy Box Paper
at j. S. Hughson 4 Co. Dec 9-3t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Tournament ID Prlvateer.

A tourusueot will take place 90 C5ist-
mae day, ct Mr.. A ". Bradford's, in Priva-
teer, Eve miles south CT Sumter. The exer-
cises will commence strictly at IL 8. r.
Koigbts from abroad sre cordially invited TO
take part and pleasant time is anticipated
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup banisbes at once
ali forms of THROAT diseases, and always
effects "a permanent cure. Tbis;wonderful
remedy hss cured thousands IF sufferers
f;om broochitis, hoarseness aod other bron.
chial troubles
c. A Snow & Co., Patent Lawyers, oppo.
site the United States Patent Office, Washing
ton, D. c., who have actual elects in ererS
city and town of the United States and
Canada, report that never before ia their 25
years practice has the work of the Office been
80 we'll up to date. They claim that patents
can now be procured in less than half the
time formerly required Nov l-3m
Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets
prevent aud cure pelpitstion of heart, dizzi-
ness, sicA headache, chilly sensations
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

Mrs. r. Churchill, Berlin, VT, says, "OuE
babv was covered with running sores.
DeWitt;s Witch Hazel Save cured her, A
specific fer piles aod skin diseases. Beware
of worthless coun,egfeits. j. S. Hrghson &
Co.
DeWist's Little Early RiseEs purify the
blood, clean the liver, iovigorsie the eysten.
Famous little pills for constipation and liver
troubles. j.. Huehson 4 Co.
Buy your best girl box of Tenuey's hce
Bon Bops and Chocolates, fresh every wees
at C7ossweli l. Co.'S. Dec lo-tf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
hot Supper at oswego.

Miss Mary 4. Michau's school will give an
en,ertaioment at The Oswego school house on
Tuesday evening, Dec. 26, at Z 80 CLOCK.
All friends of the school ard the public are
10 vited to attend. Admission pEice reason
able.
After The exercises cake and cream will be
served. Proceeds will be Used to secure tn.-
ni;urs FOR the school house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
One Comes and Another Goes.

1t gives US grea. pleasure to Welcome Dr..
Ea milton " Cooper who comes to OFF city
frcm Sumter ard who has opened rp an
Office in toe Syndicate building. Dr.. Cooper
is cne Of tae most genial, afsble men we
haze nee, in rany day and We are sure he
will win large place in the ea,eem Of our
fellow ci,izeps The Greenwood Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Knlgh S Of Pyfhlas Officers

a tie re.sp'e.r meeting OF Gar esocl: bo,:s,o,
X 9; ? Moaday night fiice's..w elected Is
io!.ows:
CG-C VI Fursi
3G-Geo Richer
Pfsiate-L yons
i! of ,c-J /. AcCallum.
" &c E-H S james.
X Z S and NJ of F-Bariow Walsh.
N al 6 DeLorne.
G-J Edwin Rembert
o Ga D Moses
Orgapist-Richard Wilder.
Trustee-L D Jennings.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

>s'I was nearly dead With dyspepsia, tried
doctors, visited minera! soriogs, snd grew
worse I used Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. That
cured me-" 1t deests what yon eat. Cures
indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn end all
forms Of dyspepsia. j. S. Hugnsoo & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
g'ESTIMONlALS.

From o"e Ct our frst eradratea He has 8
accd rcsi:iou, aod recomgasres ccT school
as the .,est. ss Gees iii CT orr ::udeats
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Columbia business College,
COLUMBIA. s. y.

The leading training school cf South Ca7ooa which
boldiog best
profession The Of the be boe
makes value than prones. I:
washwod excellence aud oaehos
preparatory Fer
catalogue, address,
w. Fl. NeWberry. President.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

NIAET"Tn Tn, FER c&sh, Hickory, Docwood,
w Perstmmon, Nalnu, ho.:s. Southern
Hatdwond Co, ? 0 Box $40, Charleston, S c.
NOy %
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Council Meeting

So. sale by a. J. China.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-01
A Generous Painter.

NJ Carolus-Duran, the we'll knowE
french portrait painter, told the French
newspaper men Of an incident that oc-
CURED It, on La Bourgogne on his return
~ france from this country. There
were aboard three sailors of the fishing
SS W Flore, saved from the wreck
VI VI, nelr vessel by an English vessel,
WI TIo We're being returned to their homes.
"len NJ. Carolus-Duran learned of
o Wy experience, he got up an auction
vi VI. 'ne ship for their benefit and sold an
, on himself for portrait, which
W., went at 1000 francs. The captain Of
VIC VIC snip organized lottery for the same
purpose to which M. Carolus- Duran
s sI,ll an order on himself for a
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-01

Charles H. Clark Of the Earttot:
COuraut now travelling in Mexico.
writes; Zone custom prevails on this
mad that The Courant has long urge
FOR Connecticut Wherever they kill .
nan they put up black GLOSS. You see
them all along the road; here l, there
3; at one spot are IA Take Connect,
cut, with Its LOO grade crossings and
Its annual butcheries, and before long
We would have such an array of crosses
Gat the grade crossing would have tG
80 Here, of course, the road is the
sanity. No fence pens in tee railroad.
anything is on the track the engine
removes it. A train hand told me that.
one trip being late, they hurried, and
n consequence killed three steers and
I'VE burTos in eight hours. All along
The track are skeletons stripped by the
turkey buzzards and whitened by the
'oA, But cattle are as plenty as they
VS. hg down this way. "
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-01
Novel Autograph Fnn.

Senator Smith Of New Jersey recent
ly instructed his clerk to make collec-
ton of the autograph franks of each
member Of the senate. His daughter,
who has fad for collecting autographs
asked her father to secure the signatures
of senators, and the clerk recently COM
pleted the task. Miss Smith intends to
make the autographs into a large dis
play fan, and when the work is COM
pleted she expects to have quite an
elaborate souvenir of the Fifty-fiftb
congress- New York World
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-01
Testing CornntnIk Pith.

The American consul general at St.
Petersburg gives this account of a trial
of cornstalk pith made by the Russian
admiralty board on the proving grounds
at Peligon near st. Petersburg:
"a cofferdam feet long, 6 feet deep
and feet broad was packed with blocks
of cellulose made from the pith of In
dian corn stalks. The material was sup
piled by an American corporation. A 6
inch solid shot was fired through the
dam, striking it about 20 inches from
the bottom. The shot passed clear
through both the iron walls and the
cellulose packing. Less than half a
pound of cellulose was carried out by
the projectile. The water compartment
of the dam was filled, giving a pressure
Of nearly five feet of water on the per-
forated surface. In just half an hour a
moist spot began to show on the outer
surface of the dam, but it was evident
the moisture had come along the bottom
of the packing and not along the path
of the shot. In four hours no water had
come through the shots path.
"The experiment conclusively dem
onstrated that a ship provided with a
cofferdam packed as was the one used
in the experiment could be perforated
five feet below the water line without
the least danger Of the entrance Of wa
ter. "
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1899-03-01
SHE WEARS HIS ASHES.
MISS BERTRAM CARRIES HER
DEAD HUSBAND AROUND.

.cruesome Fancy of the Pretty Little Pri-
u,. DONNA With the BOstOnians That Re
Gently Appeared at Macon.
Not one of the large audience that
witnessed the performance of the Bos-
+or1ans at the academy of Music last
vpak suspected that the remains of
Edward j. Henley, the husband of
Helen Bertram, the clever little prima
aonna. we're in the house, but they
we're in little bag over Miss Bertram's
heart.
Sleeping or waking, Miss Bertram
always wears the bag containing her
husbands ashes close to her heart
She saws she could not sing or act nor
dance If it were not for the gentle
pressure of that precious bag.
Edward j. Henley died IN October.
The burial service was read by DR..
George G. Houghton in that sanctuary
beloved of actors, the Little Church
Around the Corner in New York. In
accordance with his wishes his remains
were cremated. His widow at first lns
tended to have the ashes kept in a sill
yer urn in the Little Church Around
the Corner She even ordered and
paid for the urh-One of choicest silver
in classic design. When she was about
to leave New York to travel with her
company she told her friends that it
would break her heart to leave her
husbands ashes behind.
"Iwoud feel as though Ted were
with me if l could take them," she
said. Her friends objections were
not so strong as her will, and when
the prima donna began her travels the
channels bag and its precious contents
went with her Macon Telegraph.