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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
Express Robbers Are Still at
Large.

Charleston, Dec The Charleston
detective force has gone to work ou toe
case Of the robbery of the express car
at Station No So On the Southern
Railroad last night It is understood
that the detectives have very little to
work upon, ou. they will endeavor to
ferret out tie guilty party The
Southern Express Company offered a
reward of $500 for the arrest of the
robber. TIE company also put its own
officers to work 90 the case besides the
local detectives, AID 40 earnest and
diIigent effort will be made to have the
robbers 10 the tolls before Monday
The money Tas in several packages
aud amounted 10 SLAP Mes; of it
was for the First National Bank of this
city There is 10 trath 10 tie story
that another safe in the car contained
$4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
Maritime Canal Company.

Washington, Dec 1.-T5e annual
report OF Secretary of the Interior
Hitchcock, made public tonight. while
summing up the work in ali the bureau,
is Of special interest By reason Of Its
statement regarding pension policies
At the close of the fiscal year there
were 991.519 pensioners decrease Of
2,l95 during the year. The Spanish
war probably will Increase tue pension
roll during the current fiscal year,
The secretary concurs 10 recommeoda-
tioos for an early revision and
codi6cation Of the pepsiou laws.
Secretary Hitchcock makes public an
advance report Of the Maritime Canal
Company OF Nicaragua, dated Dec 4
pext, setting for:h that sicce the
organization Of the company 10, ,l45
shares OF the capital stock have been
subscribed for at par. amounting 10 the
aggregate to the sun of S1.014,5 800,
of which amount S1,0oS.85 has been
paid into the treasury 10 cash that
there has been paid Toto the treasury
from o.her sources $780, 81,
makiog the total amount OF cash
received $l.164 6o6 81.
The company has paid for property.
work ADD labor done. and materials
furnished 10 the execution of the WORK
of construction OF the canal and in
administration expenses, toe sup of
81, ,161, 772 70 10 cash $1,000 shares
OF the 6rss full paid up capital company
of par value on S13, 1919. 600, $780,
600 OF its first mortgage bonds. aud its
obligations Tor S., 6,7O5,000 of the said
FIRST mortgage bouds 1t has also
issued 1900 shares Of it's cspi'al
stock of the par value of SIS 100000
iu payment io' coocessionary :lgh:s,
privileges, franchises aud other prop
erty
The COT gressioDal assertion CT its
rieh, to determine me Ice Of cana!
through Nicaragua aud Costa Rca
under The concession Of the company,
according to the company, caused
uncertainty as to the 6oa! location cf
the route aod With other causes has
made the resumption of the work of
construction impossible The company
eucloses two formal protests, one dated
Dec. 2, 1898, and the other Sept s,
1899, to Secretary Hay against the
agreement by the Nicaraguau govern
ment for another canal concession 10
violation of the rights OF not ooly the
company but of the Uoited States and
Costa Rica.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06

Manila, Dec 2, 6 p. m-The
capture by Lieut. Mnrroe and so men
of the Fourth cavalry of the Filipino
general, Conon, with 800 officers and
men with rifles, several American
and 70 Spanish prisoners at Bayom
bang. province of Nueva Viscaya,
was successful bluff. Lieut. Nun
roe tapped the rebel wire, telegraph
ed to Conon that be was advancing
with large force, and demanded his
surrender After negotiations, Conon
consented to capitulate to a
superior force" whereupon Lieut.
Munroe te!egraphed that be would
enter the town with small guard and
receive the garrison's surrender.
He captared the whole Filipino
force and secured their arms, the
rebels supposing Munroe had an
army behind him
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
RICHARDSON WILL LEAD
THE MINORITY.

Washington. Dec 2 The Democrats
of The house Of representatives at their
caucus held io the ball Of rep,e-
seotatives this afternoon selected
Representatives James D. Richardsoo,
OF Tennessee. as their candidate for
speaker after spirited contest which
lasted elk ballots. This carries with it
the Democratic leadership 90 the aocr
Mr. Richardson has served fourteen
years 10 the house and is the Oldest
Democratic membe 10 point of service
except Mr. MeRae, of Arkansas. The
candidates against Mr. Richardson we're
Representatives DeAruond. of Mis-
souri,. Bankhead. OF Alabama, AID
Su!zer. of New York Representative
Hay, OF Virginia, was elected Chairman
of tbe caucus oy vote of II TO 62
cast for McRae. of Arkansas
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
sDaily. tDaily except Sunday.

sDaily tDaily except Sunday
No 81 runs through to Col1mbis via Cen.
trail R. R. of S. g.
Trains Nos. 78 apd 80 run via Wilson and
Fsyettevile-Short Line-sne make close
connection for all points North.
Trains on c. D R. R. leave Florence
daily except Sunday 8 80 n, arrive Darling
ton 10 Is N, Har;svills 9 ,5a n, Cberaw
IL 80 NJ, Wadesboro rs N. Leave
Florence daily except Sunday Z IS N, ar
rive Darlington 20 Ed. Bcnret,svlle 9 II
pm, Gibson 8 As m. Leave Florence
Sunday ooly 9 80 %. arrive Darlington
10 05 san
Leave G,bsco daily except Sunday 6 90
a NJ, Bennettsyi!e 90 II, arrive Dsrline,
ION 90 m, leave Darlington SO a m, ar.
rive Florence s Is a %. Leave Wadesboro
dairy except Sunday 3 90 10, Cheraw@ As
. N, Hsrisville I 90 a NJ, Darlington 2s
y u, arrive Florence 90 r Leave Oar.
liogton Sunday only s SO u, arrive Flo..
ence Is a q.
J.R. HENLEY, JNO.F. DIVINE.
Gen, Manager: Gen'l Sup't
T. N. EMERSON, Traf6c Manager.
H.M EMERSON. Gen'l Pass. Agent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
Public Sales.

The following lets Of real estate were sold
By toe Master on Monday:
$50 acres 10 Priysteer township, Hail vs
Jenkins, to Hall, $9o6.
500 acres in Spring Hill township, estate
of Caroline Carter, to G W Murray. $1,000.
400 acres in Carriers Crossing township,
Lee, attorney.
800 acres oo Black River, E G McCutcben
ct al vs. J E McCutchen ct al, TO Nc.
Cutcben and E McCutcben, Jr, 81, ,90l.
House and lot on Calhono street, First Ma
tional Bank rs E r Holman ct 81, tc D
B'andloq, $500.
Lot OF Calhoun street, Fret Na'iona!
Bank rs i, H Holman ct al, to J D Bianding,
ST 80.
Lot 90 Liter1: street, 5: Noise vs Peter
Lsdson, TO Vi Noise, S35
Two tracts in Stateourg township, con-
tainipg "a acres Esther L Noise vs. Will
liam Mellett ct al, to ii Moee and R Lee,
S3,50l.
l24 acrea, J McF Spauu, e, al VS. Frank 81
Spano ct al, to NJ Noise, Sl,733.
l22 acres, ] McF Span ct al vs Fraek N
Spann ct al, to u Noise, $500
l04 acres, J McF Spanp, ct al vs Frank u
Spann ct al, to n Noise. S626
208 acres. B 6 Pierson vs. Isaac Ballard, to
R o Purdy, attorney, $500.
Estate of Cohen Wilsoo
Lot Lot and two frame stores on Lioer-
ty street, to S E Sa,npliD, Sl,205.
Lot go acres in Prlvateer, sold to Geo
D Shore at private sale
Lot 3-2O5 acres 10 Prisateer, sold to Mrs
Ella iuomey at private sae
Lot 4-95 acres 10 Privateer, sold to Geo
Shore at private sale.
Lot 5-lC8 acres In Privateer, to A J .Ged-
dings, S435.
Lot 6-Lot and two brick stores on "
corner Liverty and Hervin streets, to W B
Boyle, 3.l0O
Lot Lot on S corner Liberty and Har-
vim streets, to Mrs Sophie Scnwerin.
$4,000.
Lot $50 sc,es IN Swimming Pens: to R
u Aman, S2,275.
Lot 9-Lot 90 Liberty street, SO feet, to
City cf Sumter, $500.
Lot l0-l2 acres in Privateer, to Geo D
Shore at private sale.
Lots IL, IL, l3 and l5-Witndrawn.
Lot l4-Lot on Calhoun street, TO S E
Samplin, Ssol
10, l6-les} acres in Privateer, to Jane
Rose, 81, OO5.
Lot l7-Lot on Liberty s.reet, to Neiil
O'Donnell, Sl,ao3.
Lot 1878 acres in Privateer, to Geo D
Shore at private sale
Lot 1872 acres 10 Privateer, to Patsy
Siogletop, $40.
Lot 1872 acres in Clarendon county, to
G G Rowland, ST. .925.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
It was a Terrible Disaster
for the Beers.

London, Dec The correspondent
of the Associated Press With Gen
Lord Metbuen's column telegrapbing
from Modder River last Thursday.
says '.Tbe Waterloo CT the campaign
has been fought and woo. The battle
was conducted with unprecedented
stuboorooess 90 both sides. There
was one continuous rear like the
explosion OF countless 6recrackers.
There was 80 fincbipg ou either side
and not a moments pause For five
hours t5e British batteries poured toos
of shrapnel aud smells into the Boer
positions. Lord Metbuen bad twenty
two guns and each fred an average OF
two huodred rounds The Beers had
an almost equal number of guoe. which, !,
it is reported. were mostly served by
French aud German artilerists.
"Oeing to the bend 10 the river on
the right the Beers bad an opportunity
of cross. firing on the British attack.
A Boer Hotcbkiss was directed With
marvellous accuracy against British
Maxim, killing the sergeant 10 charge,
woundiug 40 officer and disabling the
guu. This occurred at he beginning
OF the engagement Waenever the
Boer fire was silenced in ooe direction
it was im m ediately reopened in another.
"Owing to the terrific fire nobody
on the plain vas out of range.
Stretcher bearers found it impossible to
go forward in tie very few cases
tbev we're called upon to attend, and
the wounded were compelled. if possl-
BILE, TO crawl out Of the lines.
mo quarter seems to oave been
given on either side The British
assert that amid the bullets the am6u-
lance displayed their flags proulscuously
to 20 advantage. These we're repeated.
ly driven back and we're compelled to
take refuge out of sight
1T is reported that Gen Cropje.
With bis contingent. retreated toward
Laugeturg at 4 O'Clock in the after
noon Oilers followed 10 the direction
OF JacoDsdal and the main body of the
Beers retired with their guns about s 10
the evening.
cog the following uoroiog at
daybreak the British fred few shells
Into ,he village Getting co response
q patrol of cavalry crossed the river
and found the epemy's camp deserted
Dead Beers. aud many who were
dying, we're tc be seeo everywhere in
the en,reuchmen1s, as welt as numerous
pew graves Several buildings were 10
smoking ruins
.Some of the Boer prisoners say that
Gen COME was 10 supreme command
He had TO whip bis men to prevent
them from deserving. aud despite this
macy threw down their rifles and feo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06

Boer commander of the western border
reports that II burgbers we're killed
and 40 wounded 10 the fighting at Bel
mont
Pretoria. Sunday, Nov 36-Cou-
maudant Dutoit sends the following
report to the courcil of war from Kim :
oerlR:
Early yesterday the British made a
soy,ie, supported Dy canon ADD Maz'ms.
Uod er cover OF darkness they advap ced
10 the directioc of Bioemhof Two
hundred burghers encountered them
and / brought up an additional 100,
and nioe barghers we're killed and II
wounded The British left two op the
grouod, but az ambulance removed
these
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
Miller, the Swindler, Caught.

Chicago. December 40 a tele-
gran received here tonight at the local
offices of the Mooney 4 Bolaud Detec
tive Agency the capture OF William +.
Miller. accused Of having been con
oec,ed with the Franklin Syndicate
swiodle in New York. was announced
as having been effected at Mootresl by
the agency's operatives who have been
in pursuit OF the fugitive siuce bis dls-
appearance ten days ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06

Washington, Dec 2-The presi-
dent has designated Aderbert f. Hay
to proceed al once to South Africa
as the representative of the state
department and to take the place of
Mr. Macrum the present United
States consul at Pretoria The state
department. mas yielded to Mr.
Macrum's repeated appeals to be
relieved and he will not await the
arrival Of Mr. Hay before quitting
his post Mr. Hay is the con of the
secretary of state
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
Fight for State Banks.

John L. Williams, of Richmond
Va !, is a citizen who does his own
thinking but we are tempted to be.
lieve that he is diligent reader ot
The Greenvilie News because his
political views are precisely those
held and expressed by this great and
good newspaper These are:
Dig the isthmus canal
Such occupation and control 81
the Philippines as may be required
to- give Us the power to command the
"open door" in China as much local
self government as is safe for the
Filipinos themselves annexation
never
The gold standard for our cur
rencv
State banks of issue With their
notes made safe by uniform federal
laws and supervision
No subsidies.
Reduction of the standing army to
police and nucleus basis.
Dependence for a land fighting
force on militia system supervised
and literally supported by the federal
government.
This is sound democratic doctrine,
based on right principles and sup
ported by common sense Mr. Viii
ians omits two planks in The
Greenville News platform, but these
were outside the limits of the
question presented to him They
arc:
A tariff for revenue. strictly
A graduated income tax
1t is natural and proper that such q
sound democrat should prove his
faith by his works We see it 90
noupced that Mr. Williams has joined
with other leading business men and
bankers of Richmond to have the
supreme court test the law taxing the
issue of Stale banks ten per cent.
Those who have engaged in this
movement have employed W L
Royal, of Richmond, who made him.
self famous by his tremendous fight
agains. the Virginia bond refunding
law, in the course of which long
succession of precederts and new
ruiiugs was established He is a
very strong lawyer and deep student
He will develop and use all the
strength there is in his position tha:
under the decision on the income tax
the tax on the State bank issues is
unlawful and unconstitutional He
would not undertake such fight
unless he knew that he had strong
case He could not have engaged
the help and support of the men
who are behind him unless he had
convinced them that be had strong
case
If this fight is won the currency
question will be settled, the demand
Tor safe flexible currency respond
ing to the needs of trade will be met
The results will be of vast and per-
manent Importance
With the canal dug, the open door
wide open, a stable aud sensible
currency to do business with. we will
not reed to brlbe people to pnId and
sail ships With an income tax, the
army reduced 10 a peace basis and
an economical and homes: administra
ton of the government, we will not
need heavy tariff imposls and our
industries will thrive without prctec
tion-a relic of tue dark ages of COM
merce and the crude methods of by.
gone centures.-Greenvllle News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
DELAYED NEWS OF CoLLENSO

Durham, Natal, Tuesday, Nov %
Natal Mercury's correspondent at
Erere reports The Beers have re
concentrated at their old position
near Colensc, back of Grobles's
kloof. and everything points to a
determined attempt to prevent the
British crossing the Tugela river
"The reports of wsnton destruction
of property by Boer looters ere coa-
frmed "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
SIEGE OF MAFEKlNG RAISED.

Cape Towo, Thursday. Nov So
TIE Cape Times has the following
dispatch from Mafeking: "Gen Crouje,
With ooe hundred wagons and large
body of Beers. has left bis lager,
practically raising the siege, although
desuitory 6ricg can be beard /"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
Straw Ride

A straw rice was given las, Thursday
night by Miss Bessie Lee, compliment
ary to her friend siss Coos, of Rich
mood, Virgipis, who is ber guest. 1t
was merry cro~d Of young people and
they spent several bours very pleasantly.
driving around the city and subarbs. After
the ride rhe party returned to the resideoce
OF Mr.. R D. Lee, where refreshments were
served
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06

c. A. Snow & Co., Patent Lawyers, oppo-
site the Coi;ed States Patent Office, Washing
too, D. c., who have actual elects in every
city and town of the United States and
Canada, report that oever before in their 25
years practice has the work OF the Office been
80 we'll up TO date. They claim that patents
can now te procured 10 less than half the
time formerly required Nov l-3m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
He Fooled the Surgeons.

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, of West
Jefferson, O., after suffering is months from
Rectal Fistula, he would die unless a costly
operation was performed; but be cured himself
with FIVE boxes OF Bucklen's Arnica Selvc the
sures; Pie crre on ear;n, and the best Salve in
the world 25 cents box Sold by j. /. W
DeI.orme, Druggist
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
REPORT OF GRAS PAN FIGHT.

Pretoria. Monday. Nov u. via 10
reuzo Marquc. Dec 3 3--ComDaodaot
Delsrey has reported to Presiden.
Kruger that the burghers. 10 spite of
their determined defense at Gras Pan
Nov 25. were completely surrounded
by the British and were compelled TO
retire
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
rs MErHUEN IN KIMBERLEY 2

London. Dec 4.-The Evening News
Gays it learns that cable dispatch was
received today from an officer of the
Guards, saying: ''Io Kimberley. :"
which. it is added. may mean that Gen
Metbuen's vanguard has entered Kim
berley.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06

Miss Apuie Guooiog, Tyre, Mich, saya,
81 suffered oog time from dyspepsia !: lost
flesh and became very weak. Kodol DyspeP-
sia Cure completely cured me-" 1t digests
what you eat ao9 cures all forms of stomach
trouble. i, never fails to give immediate
relief in the worst cases. ]. S. Huehson
l. CO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06

Columbias s cotton receipts, l6 ,656
bales; sumter's, 2l.S05 bales This,
we presume, sustalns the claim OF
our local buyers that Columbia has
been paying tie highest prlces.-The
State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06

i2g 10 t1ose accounts, drove the enemy
across the river. compelling then to
retreat aud established themselves on
both banks A dispatch has reached
Loodor announcing that Lord Metbuen
is again in the field.
REVOLT IN CAPE COLONY.
! Serious oews comes from the north
ern sections of Cape Colony. The
whole border district be;ween Colesoerg
aud Bargherdorp has declared for the
Beers. Io Verterstad alone more than
1000 have joined the rebellion. Ihe
farmers have formed a commaadeecing
committee and talk confidently OF a
triumphant march on Cape Town
Gen. Buffers prociamat' has been
toro dowo aud traupel!ed upon aud the
!oyalis.s are bidden to hurry to Cape
iowa TO prepare ccdss for tho rebels.
CHAMBERLAIN's BAD BREAK.
Mr. Cham beriaio's Leicester speech
continues to form the subject of extend
comment here aod abroad especially IN
Berlin. where, however, the tone IS
not entirely unfavorable.
The Tines. 10 an editorial which
eodeavors to temper the feeling created
oy Mr. Cbamberlaia' admitted
indisoeeet eothusiasm,'' says: "Lord
Roseber.y's criticisms are perfectly
justified, Dat it would be ungTaseirl to
loss sight of the fact that it is due very
largely to Mr.. Chamberlain's personal
influence that the improved state of
feeling, Improperly described as 'alI'-
aoce. aud, perhaps. Dot altogether
properly even as understandings, has
eeen brought about between Great
Britain aud tie United States aud
Great Britain aud Germany. II is to
be regretted that Mr.. Chamberlain's
lapgage lent itself to misconstruotloo so
proving scrid remarks 10 German and
American newspapers. but lo the case
Of America the tendency to union and
cooperation is not likely to be seriously
obs.ructed BY an excess OF sensitive
apprehension as possible meaning
astachablc to Mr.. Chsmherlain's
words"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06

81 was nearly dead with dyspepsis, tried
doctors, visited mineral .. rings, ard grew
verse. used Kodoi Dyspepsia Cure That
cured me- I, dipess " ha: ou eat. Cures
Indigestion, sour stomach, beartburn and all
forms of dyspepsia. J. S. Hughson & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06

DeWitt's Little Early Risers purify the
blood, clean the liver, iovigo7a'e the a5stem.
F Famous little pills for constipation and liver
,rcub,es. j. S Huqhson l. Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
Cheap Cow Feed.

Fresh Cotton Seed HuIis a, warehouse for
sale at % cents per 100 ibs. or delivered any
where in city Is cen,s Ter 100 pounds
Cotton SEED Meal delivered at 81 Is per
100 pounds.
Also Bran and Ship Stuff.
W. B. BOYLE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06
ATTACK AT DERDERPoORr. T.

Pretoria, Tuesday. Nov % The
Boer laager a, Dedderpor, was attacked
las: Saturday by strong force OF the
Natal mounted poiice Mr Barnard.
men be- of the volk-raad. was killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-06

LOSSES AT BELMONT.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-05
cAnSrongs INTrnnsrs ruRcuAsrD,
Price Was over y iiupdred and rifty mn
ians aud Was Satisfactory.

New York. May s.-The Times says;
The entire Interest OF Andrew car
nerle In the CARNEGIE steel Co, hna
bcen purchased by tho un-pHrtnorh In
the business. with ~. g. Flick nc the
hrud. The exact nTure which repre-
spntH the purchase price could not DO
learned. n ~ known, however that
tho price WIS over $4,000 900, and was
entirely satisfactory 10 SIR Carnegie,
II h undoratoOd that one Of the atipula-
tons III tho flln b. that the new COM
pany shall retain the name ~ the
present concern.
The new company Includes not only
On the Carneuie steel plants but also
the ". g. Prick coke Co, with ~ in,-
600 acres Of coke land IN the councils.
willie district the Oliver company with
~ large Interests IN tho Lake orr dis
tflct. tho pittHhurr ilraaemer and Lake
Erie railroad. thF Union railroad, which
connects nt Homestead with AN the
trun hlineH east ana wcat ana about
seven hundred miles 81 gas line. n
10 Intended a. consolidate the entire
output ~ the mines
Tho former co-pnunora ~ SIR car
ncrio. hifty-twn ia nli, purpose a. 10.
tain The Interests Whleh they had In.
dlvidnnlly nH monhers ~ the original
Carnegie steel company. ana 90 unor
fnr HHle 10 the public lhe shares which
they have acquired from Mr Carnegie,
This Intention, Ia the event " the pur-
chase from Mr. Carnegie, had been In
timated Tor some time, and long before
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-05-05
Company Celebrates by Posting Its
Usual Dividend,
TWELVE INTwELyE MONTHS
Other Payment. on the io,h inst q
strike In the Nevada Operations
at Ophir-t miscellaneous.

The directors Of the Grand Central
Mining company met At Provo today
and declared dividend No. T. or ~
cents n share. or $1,000. This viii b.
paid on tho 10th Inst. and makes the
total 10 date s.ei5io. The Grand con-
trail commenced tho payment Of divi-
bends just a year ago. since which time
u has distributed nine times 81 go. or
i2h cents "a share, and three ,imcs tis.-
900. or 10 cents n share. 1hc mine Ia
making n splendid record for Itself. and
the company. II is believed, will short
~ Increase the monthly dividend to i5n
cents share, or $4,000.
on the 10th inst. the silver King will
distribute $4,000. while the swansea
viii pay the sum ~ $500. Five days
later. u IN expected the Centennial Eu.
fcko viii send out $1,000. TO be accom-.
panied by distribution Of $4,000 from
the ilullion-iicck. the whole making a
very respectable showing. ana speaking
Nolumca for the mines ~ Utah.