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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07

city officials and the Sterling have
formed a combination to beat the State
out of the taxes due them. The facts
are these: When the Sterling factory
located in this city the Council prom
ised that it should be free from the
payment of city taxes for a period of
five years. Since that time the Ster-
ling has been regularly assessed and
the taxes have been paid every year.
The regular State and County taxes
have been sent to the p1oper officials,
to the company.
F. L. Ellsworth, of the Chicago
Brass works was seen this afternoon
and shown the report of Mr.. Daily in
regard to this institution. Mr.. Tits
worth said he did not care to talk on
the subject. He said that the commits
sioner had visited the factory and had
been shown the entire plant. No fig
ures had been given him and the va1u-
alton of 100000 was made entirely by
the commissioner.
Nathan Allen, of the Allen Sons
tannery, was seen and stated that Mr..
Daily had not visited their plant, and
any values which he had fixed upon
their reality or personal property were
purely fictitious.
Frank S1osson, general manager of
the Balm Wagon works, said that the
commissioner had called upon the Balm
factory, but as he had positively no
authority the manager refused to give
him any figures. In speaking of the
report Mr.. S1osson stated that the Balm
company had been rated entirely too
high. He said that their reality was
entered on the books at S103, 900, while
their last invoice showed personal
property amounted to about $275, 900.
A heavy stockholder in the Hosiery
factory stated the case in this manner:
''Put the factory before court of en-
quiry with power and the assessment
will not be raised a penny"
From these interviews it will be
seen that the report of the commission
is based wholly on the imagination of
the commissioners. We might add that
any of the Milwaukee factories desire
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07
IN HONOR OF DR.. KHEIRALLA
KAnosha Truth Knowers Give Charming
Reception at Gronquist Hall.

The little band of Truth Knowers in
Kenosha we're the hosts at a very
charming reception given Thursday
evening at Gronquist Hall on Park
street in honor of DR.. Kheira11a and
family, of Chicago. The evening
proved to be very pleasant one in
deed. Over two hundred guests were
in attendance and the evening was
spent enjoying a concert, the music
being furnished by the Compton
band. The following was the program
of the evenings entertainment:
/. March-Overture by............. Orchestra
2. Informal Introduction of DR.. Kheiralla
by. ....... MI Is. y. Lane
8. Solo-"Cradle Song. "............
Mrs. A. w. Thompson.
4. Recitation-The Souls Spring Cleaning.
Mrs. Frank Lane.
5. Overture. ................ Mr.. w. Dryer
6. Solo-''The Holy City,. :. -.
Mr.. F. A. Slack.
Z. Recitation-"The Story of Patsy. Virgins
Miss Hazel Leonard.
8. Solo-"The Kings Own 49,. ...... 49,.
Mr.. John Kruger.
9. Solo-"Nearer My God to Thee "...........
Mrs. NJ B. Compton,
~ Selection by Orchestra.
II. Solo-"Angel Land, .......... :.
Mrs A. W. Thompson.
~. Solo-SelecIed . Mrs. NJ B. Compton
Accomplishment B. Compton.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07
SILVER LAKE PROPERTY SOLD
Charles Cogswell Gets $4,000 For Ten
Acres of Land.

A telegram from Silver Hake states
that an important real estate deal was
closed there Friday when Charles
Cogswe1 received So, 900 for ten acres
of land bordering on the lake. The
purchase represents a victory for the
Knickerbocker Ice company over it's
chief Chicago competitor, the Jeffer-
son Ice company, and may seriously af-
feet the 1atter's business at this point.
The Jefferson company has a 10000
ton plant on the lake, and there are also
five other plants there, but the first
mentioned is SO located that with the
rival concern holding the Cogswe11
tract on the lake, which is mean
dered body of water, the ice field can
be so restricted that the Jefferson com
pany cannot obtain sufficient ice to fiji
its extensive houses.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07
No. 90. Noah's Ark

A menagerie, consisting OF II pairs Of
Animals Elephants, Camels, Deer, Horses,
Cattle, Donkeys. Goats, Lions, Bears, Tigers,
Dogs and Cats. Each pair is coupled and
stands alone. They are autographed in
many colors on heavy cardboard, cut out
and embossed. Every feature ofthe Animals
is distinctly shown. The elephants are
Animals are proportion4teIy large. Sent
postpaid on receipt Of2 cent postage
stamp and Is signatures cut from
wrappers of Arbuckles' Roasted Coffee.
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Two Is Company.

The original
was painted
by Percy
Moran. This
reproduc-
tion in IL
printings is
q ge in G
work of art.
S IL e 16hx
25H inches.
Sent post
paid on
receipt of
two G q u {
p O g { a g g
stamp and
10 sigma
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Any one Book Of the following List will be sent postpaid on cep
Ofa cent postage stamp and 10 signatures cut from
the wrappers Of Arbuckles' Roasted Coffee.

No. 81 ONE NIGHT MYSTERY, great Detective
Stories by ''OLD SLEUTE."
No. s5 ADVENTURES OF BAsHFUL BACHELOR by CLARA
AUGUSTA. A mrth provoking story.
NO SO TEMPEST AND SUNSHINE. A Novel, by MRS. MARY j.
HOLMES The most popular female of fiction
No. 81 THE SUNNYsIDE COOK BOOK by MRS JENNIE
Cook Books published.
No. SO OLD SECRETS AND NEW DISCOVERIES. This book
takes the The
be found both entertaining
No. 99 THREE THOUSAND THINGS WORTH KNOWING, by
H. MOORE author of MoOres Universal This
encyclopedia ofhghy useful information condensed
No. 90 THE CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT stories
by RUDYARD EIPLING.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07

the factories OF the city are entirely too
small but the above figures are in many
cases gross misrepresentation of the
facts. Several of the managers of fac
tories were seen today and all were
willing to discuss the report. Charles
c. Brown, cashier of the First National
Bank was called upon and stated that
the tax commissioner had not visited
the bank. In the report of this insti-
tuition there is glaring error. Surplus
and undivided profits are each placed
at $4,000, while the sworn report of
the bank issued little over a month
ago shows that the surplus of the bank
is only SIS, 900 and the undivided profits
amount to only $26,370. This would
make the book value of the bank a
trif1e over 100000 instead of $50, 900
as stated in the report. Mr.. z. G..
Simmons and Mr.. z. G.. Simmons, Jr.,
of the Simmons Manufacturing Com
pany were seen and when asked IN re-
gard to the report of this factory they
stated that the Commi ssioner had
called on them, but they had refused
to talk of values with him because he
failed to present any credentials. Mr.
Simmons said that he was aware of
the fact that his factory was not as
sessed as large as it should be, but
that the plant was paying as large
taxes comparatively as any institu-
ton in the city. The grossest misrep-
resentation in the report is the state
ment in regard to the Sterling Bicycle
works. The report intimates that the
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07
ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETED.
Bids VIII Be Received For a New School
in the Eighth Ward.

After nearly four months of pre1im-
mary arrangements the Board of Edu-
cation has finally completed all ar
engagements for the erection of new
school building on the North side, and
if all goes well the building will be
started within the next month.
AT the Board meeting Friday evening
a bare quorum was present, but srfi-
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07
No. 81
The First Prayer.

A beautiful
m p orte d
Picture 15x20
n ches in
size. mt
postpaid
on receipt
of 2 c g n {
p o 8 { a & e
stamp and
10 sigma
lures c u t
from wrap
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No. 05
Three Beautiful
Flower
Pictures.

Each measuring 936xl7
inches. The titles are
=" Summer Fragrance, 1"
" A Vase of Lilies" and
" Fresh and Sweet"
These three pictures all
go together, and will be
sent postpaid on re-
ceipG of 2 cent post
age stamp and 5 sig
natures cut from wrap
pers Of Arbuck les
Roasted Coffee.
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No. 70
An Album of illustrated
Natural History.

Fifty colored pictures of Animals
selected for their beauty and rarity
Sent postpaid on receipt of 2
cent postage stamp and 10 sig
natures cut from wrappers OF
Arbuckles' Roast I'd Coffee.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07

place to locate where taxes are low,
Kenosha will try and find room for
them.
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No. 81
The First Kiss

A beautiful
i'm ported
picture 15x
20 inches In
size. Sent
post .patd
on receipt
of 3 cent
pos { a g g
stamp and
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No. 83
A Table Cover.
No. 90. A Basket of Beauties.

A magnificent picture Of Roses by Paul de
Longpre. the great painter Of flowers We
believe this to be one of the handsomest
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1899-09-07
THREE CONCLUSIONS
No. 20
Iady's Belt Buckle,

Silver plated artistic design. Sent
postpaid on receipt of 3 cent
postage stamp and 8 sigma
lures cut from wrappers of
Arbuckles' Roasted Coffee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
South Carolina and Georgia r. R
Improvements.

The South Carolina aud Georgia Railroad
has recently made extensive aod important
improvements in its freight terminals by
arranging a new freight yard at the Si1-nile
curve on the main line. This yardi is IL the
shape of triangle and has dozen different
tracks, ell leading from the main track and
so arranged as to be easily switched onto the
others aod to the regular tracks. The yard
will accommodate between FIVE and six hun-
dred cars, and will thus relieve the tracks iE
the city and sidiogs which have heretofore
been used at different points between Charles
TOP and Ten.mile.
Work 90 the Wateree branch, which will
be operated in connection with the regular
schedules of the South Carolina and Georgia
Railroad when completed, is progressing fav-
orably and will be 6sished within the next
few months.
Surveyors are also bosy locating the line
of the exteosion Of the Ohio River and
Charleston division, from Gsffoey to Spar
tauburg, and the active work of track-lsying
may begin very soon.-News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
ENGLANDS CATSPAW.

Savannah. March LTD a speech
before the Hibernian society last night
Senator A. o. Bacon of Georgia aaid
in part eve are to day formulating
a war in Asia ubder the protection Of
the guns of the British navy. With
that protection wishdrawn the goveso.
ment of the United States would De at
the mercy of any two Of the smallest
Of the European nations. Eaglaod for
her own selfish purposes is encouraging
rs to this policy which will place us
absolutely in her power When We
are committed to that policy beyond the
power OF retreat then England will be
in a. position to dictate such terms as
will be necessary for Us to accept to
maintain the policy which we haze
undertaken.
To-day the great power of the UOi-
ted States is being exercised to over
throw the oOly republican government
that has eyer been organized Cd the
continent OF Asia. The results Of the
war thus far have been to revolu.ionize
the fundamental principles of republi-
car government"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
The Truth About Our War of
Conquest IN the Philip
pines.
The Fslipinos Keep americans Con-
fined to Vscimity Of Manila and
They Can Prozong War
Indefinitely.

Hong Kong, March 20.-A CORES
peodeas of the Associated Press at
Maniia says: "An army has seldom
operated under harder conditions than
have been encountered by the American
flying brigade The country the
American troops have traversed is
in:ersecsed with (agooss, narrow and
uufordable rivers and bsmboos so thick
that the enemy caonos be seen a
hundred feet distant. During the
charges, the Americans were Ignorant
as to whether they we're attacking a
buodred or thousands of rebels, which
amazes the foreign observers. The
Filipinos were unexpected 6erce at
Cainsa. Had it not been for the fact
that the American lioe was thin the
enfiladiDg FIRE would have slaughtered
many Of our men.
"Ooe of the prisoners captured by
the Americans says the Filipino leaders
boast that they Gao continue such war
for years, depending upon the American
forces being weakened daily by 20 men
killed or invaded
Some of the high officials here
think that 10000 reinforcements are
needed, as the troops now on this
island are hardly more than required
90 mainsaio line around Manila and
police the city.
considerable rain has falleu already
add it seems that the seasons for rains
is beginning prematurely. Reports are
that when the steady rains begin our
troops will have to be Withdrawn to
permanent barracks, which may enable
,as rebels to return to their old
positions.
''The Americans have ref.aiued from
destroying the buildings IN the country
swept by Geo. Wheaton's troops, and
a seutry has been stationed before every
store at Pasig. but the soldiers are
bringing 10 loads of loot from dwelling
houaes.'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
Notice Of Registration.

The State of South Carolina-Snmter Coun-
ty-Oaice of Supervisors Of Registration,
Sumter County, Sumter. S. c., February
let, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that III accordance
with an Act of the General Assembly, and IN
conformity with the requirements of the State
Constitution, the books for the registration
of ell legally qualified voters, and for the
issuing of transfers, etc., will be open at the
Office of Supervisors of Registration in the
court house, between the hours Of 9 o'clock
g. m . and O'Clock p. NJ, on the first Non
day Of each month, until thirty days before
the next general electioE. Minors who shall
become of age during that period of thirty
days shall be entitled to registration before
the books are closed, if otherwise qualified.
The requirements for qualified voter are
that the applicant for registration shall he
able to read and write correctly, or possess
IN his own name property to the ameuns of
three hundred dollars, upon which he pays
taxes. E. F. BURROWS,
T.ND. DUBOSE,
j. NJ. KNIGHT,
Supervisors of Registration Sumter Co.
Mch I
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

streets. The officers, however, say the
conduct of the soldiers is much better
than those of other nations under
similar circumstances.
TIE chief topic OF conversation at
prescott is the delay in assigning Maj
Gen. Lawtoa to a command. Every
body expected that he was to take
command Of the troops, aud be is eager
to get TO work. but be has been a
spectator of all the weeks of fighting,
aud his staff aod 10-year-oid SOD have
been exposed to the hottest fire
There is an impression that japanese
firms are supplying the rebels With
arms. The japanese papers are urging
japanese mediation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
Suimm;no Peps-A q Michsu. Oswego.

Swimming Peus-A q Michau, 0swego.
Lynchburg- Nixon, St Charles
Raf,isg Creek-Francis F Moody, Hagood.
Bishopville-S ES McCowo, Bisbopville.
Rafting Creek-Martba Nunnery, Rembert.
Shiloh-N A Nesbit, MsyesvilIe.
Spring Eill-A bigail Oxendine, Smithvi'le
III Clio-Reaecca r Price, Wisacky.
Mt Clio-Jane Prescott, ST Charles.
Shiloh-N S Perkio. Shiloh.
Privateer-Amelia Pri;chard, Ramsey.
Sunter-Francis J Prescott, Sumter.
Sumter-Mary 'lowden, Sumter.
Providence-M G Scarborough, Scarboro.
Lynchourg-S Sanders, Magnolia.
Carriers X,og-Msry F Shaw, ,NMannville
Blsbopvlile-Aon Skinner, Bisaopviile.
Is Ann Sutton,
Marguerite Tidwell, +"
Sbiioh-S A TomlinsoD, Shiloh.
Shiloh W r Traluck, Shiloh
Privat teer-Elizabe.h Turner, Tipdei.
Providence-Sarah Tldwell, Providence.
Sun ter-Adline Wilder. Sumter
ishopvi!le-Cbariot;e Watson, Bishopviile
Sumter-A s White, Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
A PRONUNCIAMENTO.

Manila, March 81, 8.35 q. m.-The
United States Philippine commission
has held its first meetiog and decided
60 issue proousciamento to the
iubabitants of the island President
Scnurman will prepare it.
The document will explain the splri:
in which the United States intends to
falfli the trust imposed, and will call
upoo the people of the islands to lay
down their arms and co operate in the
interests of good government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
Let Them Come Home.

Gov. EHerbe has received reliable
information shas 104 men Of the Sec
ond regiment sse sick with typhoid
fever and other diseases.
To,dsy he wired Secretary Alger
calling attention to this condition and
stating that it was absolutely neces-
sary that the regiment be ordered to
the states at once.
In case that cannot be done lmme-
diateIy he requests that steps be
taken to insure proper attention to
the sick men.-Columbia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

Rev E. Edwards, pastor Of the English
Baptist Church at Miuersvilie, Pa, when
sufferisg With Rheumatism, vas advised 10
try Cham berlsin's Peiu Balm. He says: "a
few applications of this iniment proved of
grea. service to me- 1t subdued the infsn-
nation and relieved the pain. Should any
sufferer profit by giving Psis Balm trial it
will please me For sale BY Dr.. a. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

J. 3. Hill, Packsville, S. G., writes: have
nsed DR.. 81. A. Simmons Liver Medicine for
Dyspepsia With better results than bad from
Kong trial of Zsilin's Regulator, which
not 80 good Never had aoy such good
Spn Black DrsEght used.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

T. B. Rice, Druggist, Greensboro,
Ga, writes as follows: Gin the past eight
.years, l have cold more of Dr.. Pits
Csrminative than all the soothing syrups,
collie drops, and other baby medicines COM
sined." Sold by ]. F. W. DeLorne.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

Geo. B. Secord, the we'll known contractor
If Towards, N. Y, says: II have used
Cough Remedy in my family
for long time and have found it superior TO
sny other" For sale by DR.. Al. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

Dr. Bnns Conah Syrupcot quers Group at
erce, cures the child, and thus saves many
life Mothers seed Dot fear that dreadful
dissase, IL they have sbis reiiable remedy at
hand. II IS sold bs all druggis,sfor IS cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

Some epterprising statissicisn says
the ay lays four times each summer
aod 80 eggs each time. The descend
ants Of one female fly 10 single
season may number 2.0sO,32 We
sse not going to figure it out. but We
bave seen the time when we were will
ing to believe it.
The poprlista are eudeavoriug to
reorgaolze the party for the next
campaign. Wharton Baker and Igpa-
thus Donnally are named as the
candidate for president and vice
president
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

If YOU have cotton seed to sell, call on me.
will pay you the highest market place.
w. B. Boyle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
Sumter County Pension Roll.

The following is the psosion roll for Sum-
ter Cooaly, giving the township, name and
uostofhce
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

ME-. S J Garris. member of
the Board Of Directors of the. Peni-
tessiary writes The, State thai he got
one car load of bricks from the peni-
sentiary aud that be will have the
matter investigated at the proper
time Who got the remainder Of the
zoe. 600 bricks uBaccounted fer in
the reports of sups Neal? There is
3 lot of work Cor the investigating
committee and when the committee
completes its labors. the grand jury
should take bold
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
OBJ daatfbalaa allo saat9art.
WEDNESDAY. March 22, 1899.

ne Sssasser Hascanaaa was founded
IN 1850 aud the True Soutaroaa in 1856.
he Hascsasan aad Soas6roa ncW has
he combined circulation and influence
of both Of she ola papers, and is nani-
fess.y Che best advertising medium IN
Samter
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fess.y Che best advertising medium IN
Samter.
The Sumter and Wateree r B
wm nave 10 build passenger depot
within the next sixty days Why
moi insist on having nnion depot
before the new road gets settled in
is oWa quarters /?
Sumter Gounsy has had to pay
Treasurer Scarborough $3.50 and
Auditer Wilder sI25 for the extra
wcsk they did for Lee County. Il
looks unjust thar Sumter County
should have 70 pay this money, and
i ssould have been but fair had the
Legislature levied special tax on
the townships included il Lee Coun-
ST 10 psy it Eve thirds Of Sumter
County IS taxed 10 pay debt nos Of
their making and IN which they had
neither pass nor interest.
asssg nssa. Ga lost ber foremost citi-
zen aud tie south oae Of i.s most dis
ssnsEnishsd ana abIess nsn ahen Hon.
Patrick Ws!sh, Mayor Of Augusta,
saisar of s6e Gbresseae aud Ex.Unised
Slsass Senator passed sway He has
woIssd ssrlg and late, and with rare
aissrssion ard judgment forsshs iadus-
asal dsvebpnsns and poiisiesl uplifting.
OF shs sgusa during the psss thirty
yess His work bore abuDdans fruit.
and he aas frrtaaate ID shss be
lTsa Is sss the sceompaiah iahmsat OF
much chat ne bad plsnned and labored
sar. His talents aud strength aud
nealas we're expended freely and unset
6ssIy 10 The service Of Augasss. of
Georgia and Of the South, and hia end
Ras undoabsediy hassened by;uacessing
isbors chat oscrtaxed his strength and
aOza away hiis life before be had attain
ed die allotted three-score and ten by
fa!l steven years But his was full
snd we'll rounded life; /; from poor and
frieudiees boy, ne raised himself by
sterling worth, strength Of character
and industry 70 emiDedes. and into
his Efsy nine years be crowded more
of fslsh. hope, charity aad unsel-
fish work for HE fellow men than any
osaer man ne, can call to mind. A
sraer hearted, kinder, more upright
gentleman aeser lived, and be has
entered ipso sen-earned rest.
The statement of the amounts ex-
pended for charts by the several
school districts, win be interesting
reading aud will open the eyes of
80
many taxpayers, who know little and
appear TO care less about how public
money IS spent. School charts at
sS7 SO each are quite expensive iux'
uries and the public schools of snm.
ses County cannot afford them. The
money has been spent, and crying
ever spils milk is a poor business,
nevertheless we hope this costly ex-
perience viii Influence more of our
people to take a personal interest IN
the schools. II they would, the
position Of trustee would not SO often
50 begging
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
REPORT OF HEALTH oFFIcE1
Vital Statistics For EIonths of Jan.
uary and February.

FEBRUARY.
Births-Wbi:es males Q, female l.; COL
ored males 4, females O. Total 9.
Deaths-W bite children, female /; colorea
adults, male l colofed children, males !.
Total 8.