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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-16
SMALLPOX IN EIGHT COCN,
TIES.
State Board Of Health Wants
Money for Physicians and
Virus.
Special to GreenviIIe News.

Special to Grcenville News.
Columbia, S G, Dee 13.-The
State board of health met today.
There was nothing special done
except to provide for the further
elimination of smallpox in the
State, which disappeared in six
teen different places. The gov>
ernor was in Charleston and the
board awaited his return.
The board wants money with
which to buy virus and employ
physicians who have authority to
yaccinate. Some trouble is had
in enforcing vaccination. The
beard has handled 1900 cases
this year. There islsmallpox now
in eight.counties.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-16
White Man and Negro Shoot Each
Other in Negro Dive in Sumter
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Sumter, Dec 13 Thomas "
Belvin, white, of Claremcnt, and
Arthur Nelson, coIured, shot each
other in row at the house of
Lilly house, colored, IN this city
this evening Nelson has wound
through the abdomen from n 3S
calibro pistol, and is expected Ia
die. Belvin has II GIancing shot
in the side of the head He i.
not seriously hurt. Belvin has
been released on bond. Nelson
is at the infrmary
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-16

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out Of order.
What TO Do
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-16
Large Extension to "Uptor
Court

Special To The State.
Camden, Dec u. Ground han
already been broken for tie ad,
lition to Upton Court About
90 new rooms will hc added.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-16
MULES
MULES !
MULES !
W CO a. and HORS ETA too. Some
" Y of the fiuet
Y" ~ Drivers and Saddlers

y g" NJ Drivers and Saddlers
ev r ofiereh for sale on this market.
But We especially direct your atten.
ton at This tine to our stock of <U-
PERS MILES IA carlord of which
we received Saturday, They were
selected with the greatest care last
week on the NortIei markets by our
Mr. Elliott. Every mule In tue Iot
is Daisy Young, well built, quick
and OF good size. Call and see for your
self, and get our prices.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-16

sediment or set
ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neyS; IL 1t stains
your linen It Is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back Is also
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-16
KILLING OF GEN SEDG-
WICK ''
A Bit of War History Published
Now for the First Time.
Ben Powell of Lancaster
Fired the Fatal Shot.
To the Editor of The State.


the Abheville Medium about Capt
o B Warwick of the Eighteenth
u 5 infantry, who was killed in
skirmish in the Philippines, Nov
26. You gave credit to The
Press and Banner through mad,
vertence, and | make no com,
plant, but write to make a cor>
rection 10 what | wrote and to
tell srme strange C, incidences
about the killing of Gen Sedg-
wick. Lieut. Charles r Paul was
not in the company with Capt
Mclaughlin and Lieut. Warwick
who were here in 1874. He
came IN 1876 with Capt Lloyd
and Lieut. Barnhart. took him
to big political meeting at Due
West, where We had brass band,
red shirts, negro Democratic
speakers and two pitchers on the
stand. 1t was an interesting ex-
perionce for him.
Lieut. Paul afterwards married
daughter of Gen Rains, who
was an old army officer, but re-
signed and ?ame south. He had
charge of a Confederate foundry
in Augusta during the War be-
tween the States.
Lieut. Paul told me that he was
sitting On a horse near Gen John
Sedgwick when he was killed by
one Of McGowan's sharpshooters
at Spottsylvania Court House.
Paul WAS acting on his staff and
Gen Sed dgwick was giving orders
about bringing up some commlS-
sary wagons. In very few
minutes the word passed down our
line that one OF our sharpshooters
had killed Yankee general
Some years ago while dining
with Hon j j Darlington, in
Washington, d &, his father.in
law, an elderly minister, told me
that he saw the body of Gen Sed
wick when he landed in that city,
and that Gen Sedgwick was the
only man he saw during the whole
war who had been killed in bat
tie.
was standing in the broad
road leading to Spotsylvania
Court House when the word
came along the line that n gcncr~
nj had been killed by one Of our
sharpshooters at IA single shot ut n
distance of 1000 yards. 1t is
strange that | should meet his
aide after so many wears and also |
the man who saw the body reach |
Washington. In 'Lee's Sharp
shooters" >" recently published,
Maj W ) Dnnlop, who command
ed McGowan's sharpshootors,
tells who killed Gen Sedgwick as
follows:
"We reached the backbone of |
the ridge, near the edge of a field |
which lay ont beyond. Here we
could plainly see SedwIck's corps |
in line of battle on the crest of |
another hill, busily engaged il |
rectifying their lines and con
structing breastworks, with their
well advanced. Upon |
these we opened scattering fire |
with some effect. We discovered |
an angle protruding from their
main line towards the right of !
the battalion, which brought a
four gun battery with it's infantry |
supports placed there for the de,
fense of the salient, barely with
in reach of our long range rifles.
And to these Ben Powell with his |
'Whitworth' and few files on
the right paid their respecto. |
an officer of rank with |
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-16

der are out Of order.
What to Do.
There Is comfort In the knowledge so
often expressed. that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain In the
back. kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
OF the urinary passage. II corects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
1t, or bad effects following use of LIQUOR,
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 20 often
during the day, and to get UP many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-Root Is soon
realized. II stands the highest for its won
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
II you need a medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST.. sizes.
You may have sample bottle Of this
wonderful discovery ESk
and book that tells esI5Fak {zEEas
more aboptit both sent M sEs : s;i,,i;;; s.Sal =;
absolutely free by mail, asls44ssSSaknn akn
address DR.. Kilmer G Homo OF swzmpRo,s
Co, Blnghanton, NJ. r. When writing men
ton reading this generous offer In this paper.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-16
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with YOUR
water and let II stand twenty-four hous a
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28

of flesh and appetite with accumulations Of
gas sour risings and heartburn,
1t is safe to say that Stuart's Dyspepsia Tab
let's will cure any stomach weakness or dis
ease except cancer of the stomach. They cure
sour stomach gas, loss of flesh and appetite,
sleeplessness, palpitation, heartburn, constipa-
tion and headache.
Send for valuable little book on stomach dis
eases by addressing F. A. Stuart Co., Marshall,
Mich All druggists sell full-siZed packages at
50 cents Prof. Henry w. Becker, A. NJ. the
well known religious worker and writer Of st.
Secretary of the Mission Board Of the Ger
man Methodist Church. Chief Clerk and Ex-
pert Accountant for the Harbor and Wharf
Commission. Public Secretary for the st.
Louis School Patrons Association, and the
District Conference of Stewards of the NJ E.
Church; also takes active part in the work
of the Epworth League, and to write relig-
ious and educational topics for several mag
azines How he found relief Is best told in his
own words:
''Sone weeks ago my brother heard me say
something about Indigestion, and taking box
from his pocket said, Try Stuart's Tablets
did, and was promptly relieved. Then in
vestigated the nature of the tablets and be-
came satisfied that they were made of just
the right things and in just the right proper
tions to aid in the assimilation of food.
heartily endorse them in all respects, and
keep them constantly hand
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28
PYTHIANs CONSOLIDATE.
Two of the City Lodges Are Made
One and the Membership En-
Joys a Banquet.

Pursuant to one of the most unique in
vitations ever prepared nearly two hun
dred knights of Pythias met in Pythian
Castle last night to witness the consol-
idation of Golden City and Metropolitan
lodges. The uniting of the two lodges
was by Herman Schaffner, grand keeper
of records and seal, assisted by a corps
of officers, and the work was performed
in a very interesting and impressive man
ner. At the close Of the ceremony the
membership of the consolidated lodges
and those who were present by invita-
tion marched to the Maison ST. Germain,
where a fine supper was served The
consolidating officer was the master of
ceremonies and after the menu had been
disposed of he called for responses to
toasts. The speakers were: Past Grand
Chancellor George Samuels, Past Grand
Chancellor George H. Morrison, Thomas
A. Nerney, lieutenant commander naval
militia; DR.. G. S. Bachman, Past Grand
Chancellor w. H. Boufish, Past Grand
Chancellor Ernest Ulman, DR.. j. c. Ste
venson and Past Grand Chancellor Nu-
mar Rose. There were others who re-
sponded to volunteer toasts, and there
was also music and songs. 1t was 1
o'clock this morning before the Jolly
party sang "Auld Lang Syne"
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28
BENEFIT AT THE TIVoLI.
In Aid of Free Ward for the Eye
and Ear Hospital

A benefit in aid of the free ward clinic
of the California Eye and Ear Hospital
will be given at the Tivon Opera-house
on the night of February 9. The hospi-
tai, which is in its infancy, has already
demonstrated its usefulness and necessi-
ty, but it needs the helping hand of the
public that 1t may be endowed for it's con-
stantly growing needs. It is the only in
stitution of it's kind on the coast and
makes a speciality of the particular dis
eases which pertain to the ear, eye, nose
and throat. This speciality has in recent
years become so extensive and the present
methods of diagnosis and treatment are
so elaborate that separate hospital de-
voted to this branch of medicine and sur
gerry alone is as we'll recognized as is the
specialist himself.
1t is the ambition Of the lady managers
OF the institution to establish free ward,
in which the deserving poor, who are un-
able to pay their board, medical attend
ance or medicine, and who are totally de-
pendent upon charity, may receive care
and attention. The free clinic has al
ready done an immense amount of good,
but the more serious cases met with are
difficult to cure without the constant pro-
feSSional watchfulnesS which can only be
found in a hospital.
The ladies are enthusiastically COOP
Grating with the managers of the Tivoli
to make the opera, billed for the occa-
sion, an absolute success. The tickets will
cost so cents and will be for sale at the
TivoH or at the hospital after Febru-
ary g
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28
THE LABOR COUNCIL.
Officers Elected for the Next Term
and Many New Delegates Seated.

The San Francisco Labor Council last
night elected the following officers for the
ensuing six months: Nose Davis, presi-
dent; J. W. Lamont, vice president; Ed
Rosenberg, recording secretary; Z. L.
Clapp, financial secretary; Ernest Koenig,
treasurer; J. J. Powers, sergeant at arms;
trustees, w Macarthur, ]. W. Lamont,
Philip Davis; executive committee, ]. F.
McAuliffe, Walter Goff, ]. X. Phillips,
Ernest Koenig, e. L. Clapp, p. Davis, ].
Halk; organizing committee, Ed Rosen-
berg, ]. W. Lamont, NJ. Mcmahon, j. F.
McAuliffe, ". @. Rusk; law and legisa-
tive committee, w. Macarthur, Charles
Schuppert, J. K. Phillips, P. Davis, w.
Lamont.
New delegates were received as fol-
lows: Sailors Union. G. Jortall, Frank
Johnson; Carpenters Union No. 49, Wal
ter Goff; Glass Blowers Union, Louis
Benderwald, g. H Hebrank.
Perkins and Congressman Loud and Hill
born stating that they were in sympathy
with the councils action in opposing the
abolition of the postal savings bank sys-
TEN in Hawaii, and would do all in their
power to have 1t retained.
The delegate from the Musicians Un-
ion reported that a new union known as
the Pacific Coast Musicians Society,
which has just applied for letters of in
corporation is composed of men expelled
from the old union for violation of its
rules and requested that no recognition
be given it,
on motion of Mr.. McAuliffe, the law and
legislative committee was instructed TO
use all means within its power to pre-
vent any more machinery being intro
duced into the State prisons. bill is
now before the Legislature providing for
the purchase of Matchmaking machines for
Folsom and San Quentin, and this will
receive the first attention of the commit
tee
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28

State and the Weather Bureau offers no
assurance of an early change to cooler
weather The north wind is still endeav-
oring to blow the top off Mount Tamal-
pals and making such a freak of itself as
to cause Professor Harmon much dis
gust.
incidentally, the closest guess he has
made on the prospective weather con-
nected with this hot wave, is that 1t Will
be cooler as soon as the temperature falls.
AS a result thereof the farmers are feel-
ing quite encouraged.E
The recent rains have started the grass
growing finely in the southern ranges and
cattlemen are stocking their ranches
with new stock and cattle that were re-
moved to Nevada, Utah and the northern
part of the State last fall, when the pas
turage failed. Ninety per cent of the
stock on ranges along the south coast and
the San Joaquin Valley was moved In
1898. The railroads are now hauling many
thousand head back to the original
ranges. At the same time the rancherS
are somewhat apprehensive over the dry
weather now prevailing and they say that
if it continues much longer great damage
will result.
Reports received at the Southern Pacific
office are.to the effect that in the interior
the soil is drying out very rapidly and
more rain will be needed to insure full
crop. There is not only danger of the
heat blasting fruit and gain, but that
sharp frosts may follow with costly re-
suits. 1t is, therefore, desired that Mr..
Harmon change the wind before attend
ing to anything else.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28

posing conSpicuouSly on the seat,
Culbert sauntered up and down the
platform, nor boarded his car again
until the train was beginning to
move. When he again sank into his
seat a fellow passenger leaned over
and asked:
Say, Mister. did you lose your
pocketbook?"
Culbert made hasty dive through
his pockets, and that is when he was
stricken with all sorts of alarming
disorders. Culbert rapidly went
from bad to worse, until the man
who had first called his attention to
his loss proceeded to explain that a
man, who had left the train at
Tracy, in passing through the car
had seen the purse and picking it up
had sought the owner. Not finding
him, he had turned the property
over to Conductor Eugene Brown.
When Culbert had recovered suf-
ficiently, he went in search of the
knight of the punch and soon had
the wallet, containing SS5, back in
his pocket, sewed in and still moro
securely fastened with a safety
pin.
Mr.. Culbert has since learned that
the gentleman who so carefully pro-
tected his property was Mr.. F. J.
Walker of the New Western Hotel
of this city, and has sent him a
slight token of his appreciation.
Culbert says It's remarkable how
scared a man can get and live
through it.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28
UNCLE SANS REAL ESTATE.
Irving M. Scott Tells How He Ac.
ouired It and Defends It.

Hon. Irving M. Scott delivered an In
teresting and instructive lecture last
evening at Metropolitan Temple under the
auspices of the California Camera Club
His subject, which was illustrated by
stereopticon views, was How Uncle Sam
Acquired His Territory and How He De-
fends It." A large audience gathered to
hear the distinguished speaker and his
lecture was punctuated by outbursts OF
patriotic applause.
BY means of maps and carefully pre-
pared diagrams, he showed the condition
of the United States at the time of the
destruction of the Spanish Armada, its
rapid growth afterWard and the series
of grants which finally merged into the
thirteen original States. Also the acqui-
sition of other territory, strategic points
of the Pacific Ocean and the position OF
other nations regarding the same
The building of battle ships, the max
ing of guns and arfnor plate and the put
ting up of powder in charges were ex-
plained and illustrated by a superb col
lection of pictures.
Mr.. Scott said Uncle Sam was able and
competent to take care of any acquired
territory, no matter where situated, and
pointed to Alaska as an instance of such
ability.
During the intermission T. H. Destrella
told in the sign language the stories of a
fishing excursion and a courtship, which
met with the marked favor of the audi.
ence.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28
This Weeks Wasp.

This weeks Wasp contains several new
and bright features besides the regular
departments. The front page cartoon,
THE Sower," is timely hit at the way
Colonel Mazuma seems to be scattering
the dollars at Sacramento. An inside
page cartoon depicts the proprietor of a
local yellow journal in the act Of peddling
a brand of soap, not wanted by Uncle
Sam, who is washing his army linen.
Pungent verses throughout the paper re-
fer wittily to the situation at the Capitol,
and a full page illustrated poem describes
the 'Millionaire's Ride at Ingleside.
"Reuben's Boomerang Prayer" with col
ored illustrations, tells of the farmers
plight at the recent rains. and a short
story by j. Allen Wheat relates an Incl
dent in New York Society. The depart
.ments are bright and ably written. The
theaters are commented upon in humor-
Gus manner by Touchstone. Teresa Doane
contributes local stories in Social Side
Lights. THE Wasp School of Yellow
Journalism" presents Mr.. WILDE A Good
liars ideas on how to handle murder
mystery, and the musical events of the
week are commented upon entertainingly
by r. A. Lucehesi. Sketches and beautiful
half-tones of local interest illuminate the
DageS of the Wasp.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28
THE HOT WINDS BLOW
FROM LANDS OF SNOW
NO MATERIAL CHANGE IN THE
STRANGE WEATHER.
A Storm or Lower Temperature Anx-
iously Awaited-Moving Stock
to Southern Ranges.

Came the hot wind from the eastland-hat-
tened out the fat mans collar-made him for
the north wind ''holler'' made him wish that
he was elsewhere.
Came the north wind from the northland
East was hot, but north was hotter-made the
people use blotter TO mop off their leaking
faces; made them ask the prophet Harmon
what he meant with all his gammon-where he
got this Hades weather.
And this prophet of the weather quaked
within his shoes of leather: swore by gosh he
knew not whether he was Hammon or kibosh
that the east wind came from high lands where
the snow was thick as sea sands-cold enough
to freeze ones earbands; to subdue the love
of lovers
That this blghting, blistering north wind
came from where the folks were snow blind;
where the cicles are legion in the far-off
Arctic region, where the chilblain holds its fell
sway.
Then to hold his fat position quoth he,
'There is a tradition that the poles change
their position in the cycles of the years.
This he swore would make the hot snow
make the iclcles with heat glow''-make the
scotches unto beers. Then ne smiled and drank
ice water.
Also smole the knight Of steam beer; he was
full Of guile and Dutch cheer; plenty quick to
serve out eins mier; glad the winds came from
the warm snow; glad the ice winds were a hot
Dlast-that MS goods were selllng quite fast-
that his till was full of dollars.
But the farmer loud objected; said his crops
were sore neglected. that he was gol-darned
detected and mad at the weather sharp. Mad
to see his crops fast growing; mad to see his
fruit trees blowing"
Apropos to the foregoing Uncle Reuben
is all right in his view of the situation,
for the outlook is ominous.\ The tempera-
ture still remains high throughout the
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28
TRONCHET WON.
Small House Watches a Rattling
Broadsword Bout.

The "broadsword contest for the world s
championship between Louis Tronchet
master at arms of the Olympic Club, and
Ivan de Malchin of the Russian army" al
Woodward's Pavilion last night, was
poorly attended. Announcement was
made that owing to the small audience
the worlds contest would be- postponed
and in it's place an hours exhibition would
be given for the benefit of those who had
been kind enough to visit the Pavilion
Sergeant Moffitt of the United States
army was chosen as judge and referee
vim and vigor. The Russian was to all
appearances the better swordsman of the
two, but Tronchet had clever way of
making short strokes and scoring points
while De Malchin was making his artistic
fourishes. Tronchet was finally declared
winner by a score of Is to Z.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28
ADVERTISEMENTS.
Nervous Dyspepsia
To Gain Flesh, to Sleep Well, to
Know What Appetite and Good
Digestion Mean.
MAKE A TEST OF STUART'S DYS.
PEPSIA TABLETS.

No trouble is more common or more misun-
derstood than nervous dyspepsia. People hav-
ing it think their nerves are to blame and are
surprised that they are not cured by nerve
medicines. The real seat Of the mischief is
lost sight Of. The stomach is the organ to be
looked after.
Nervous dyspeptics often do not nave any
pain whatever in the stomach, nor perhaps
any of the usual symptoms of stomach weak
ness. Nervous dyspepsia shows itself not IN
the stomach so much as in nearly every Or
Irregular; in others the kidneys are affected;
in others the bowels are constipated, with
headaches; still others are troubled with loss
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28
SMEDBERG MAY
Be GIVEN Gen,
PEELER'S PLACE
Gage Seeks an Adju-
tant General.
WANTS A TRAINED SOLDIER
MUCH TO DO IN REoRGANIzING
THE NATIONAL GUARD.
The Governor Confers With the Col
onel Regarding Military Leg
islation Pending-A De-
g.. sirable Office.
WANTS A TRAINED SOLDIER
MUCH TO DO IN REoRGANIzING
THE NATIONAL GUARD.

One Of the most desirable places at the
disposal Of the Governor is that Of adju-
tant general Of the State troops, with a
salary of $4,000 n year attached, in addition
to the accompanying gold lace and brass
buttons. Ever since the election of Gov
ernor Gage there has been an active
scramble for the position now held by
General Peeler, and almost every county
IN the State has at least one man who
looks longingly upon the coveted office.
Among the San Franciscans who have
been prominently talked of in connection
with the adjutant generalcy are Colonel
George Stone and ]. c. Currier, but it has
been the general impression that the ad-
jutant general would come from the
South.
1t would appear that this impression is
all wrong and that San Francisco is like
ly to get the place after all, and Colonel
William r. Smedbergs appointment is
not among the improbabilitfes.
Governor Gage has evidenly reached the
conclusion that he ought to solicit the
views Of leading military men on the sub
iect of National Guard reorganization.
The San Francisco call., 1899-01-28
Colonel w. r. Smedberg

Yesterday Colonel Smedberg went to Sac
ramento and while there met the COM
mander in chief and was invited to sub
nit his opinion as to the merits of the
pending military legislation.
1t is known that Governor Gage has
been looking over the field of aspirants
for the office Of adjutant general, and
there is an impression that he has had
some difficulty in finding just the right
man for the place. The report goes that
Colonel Smedbergs military record and
mis- high standing as a citizen directed the
Governors thoughts to him as an accept
able chief of staff
Colonel Smedberg's appointment to the
office would not be surprising, in view of
the fact that the services of a trained and
thoroughly competent veteran officer are
needed to assist the Governor in the re-
organization of the National Guard.