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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-09
THE rlONTANA
ANACONDA, MONT.

One of the handsomest and most elegant
w appointed hotels in the United States.
Thoroughly fireproof ana provided with
elevators, electric bells, fire alarms. rum
ming water, baths, cteain neat, open hfe-
places and all modern conreriences.
Rooms en- suite and sinsle. Cuisine and
service strictly -rst-class Eaies iran
$3.50 per day upwards. according to sjzc
and character of rooms occupied.
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nANAGER
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-09
Private and Chronic diseases Of Men

Men sulIerlnRfrOm evil CT
fects of youthful indiscre-
tons, syphilis, gonorrhua,
gleet, structure, seAua-
weakness, varicocele, un-
natural discharges, lost
vitality, failing memory,
untitness to marry, blood,
skin, kidney or private dis
eases, are speedily cured.
DIR. COOK has spent 30
years of persistent study
and experience, in his own
practice and among the
largest Eastern hospitals
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-03-09

At the Montana-J. F. Reilly, Walla
Walla. Wash: ]. +. Pitts. Harrisburg,
Pa. c. NJ. Mccoy, Minneapolis; G. H.
Tully, St. Paul; j. Edel. San Francisco:
Frank D. Brown, Philipsburg: Walter
S. Raft, New York: George S. Geddes,
Miles City; Peter Bremen, H. Blank,
Ill1tt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13
MATTERS or ADMINISTRATION.


In matters OF administration. as In the
enactment Of laws, public interests have
been faithfully guarded and signally adj
vanced.
The laws have been enforced with vigil
lance and ndelity. There has been APP
preciable and material increase in imni-
grafton. Notwithstanding widespread In
dustrial depression elsewhere, taxable
values have been maintained. Foreign
money seeking investment here Is OF such
volume that much Of our own funds are
idle. Manufacturing establishments are
being organized and successfully con.
Quoted. Four hundred miles OF additional
railroad have been constructed and prac-
ticaIly all railway property is clear OF re-
ceivers.
Progress In the public institutions and
agencies as we'll as In the fiscal anairs OF
the State Is equally satisfactory.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13
pairment Of its provisions would be met
with Just condemnation.

LAWS REDUCING APPROPRIATIONS.
Never before in the history Of the state
has there been such marked reduction OF
appropriations and expenses II has been
accomplished by administrative metnods,
Independent laws and the general appro-
priation bills. Without deductine amounts
which are not properly chargeaole 70 the
operations of the government the reduction
In appropriations for the past four years as
compared with the preceding four years ag-
gregates s1,32S, 900, and the total actual re-
duction Of expenditures will exceed $1,000, :
nm.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13
PENAL INSTITUTIONS.

In the mousse OF correction and reforrla.
tory the average number OF persons was
17s In 1894. and 155 in 1898. which indi-
Gates that crimes punishable by contine-
ment In this institution are decreasing.
The average per capita cost of mainte-
nance was 800 in 1894, and SOB in 1898.
For the past four years the average
number OF convicts In the penitenttnries
WAS 1883, as compared with 30ls for tho
preceding four years, and the per capita
cost OF maintenance was about 81 less for
the former period. There has been a de-
cided Improvement In the care Of conyIcts
ana the financial affairs of the penitentla-
ries under the present excellent and nbIa
imanasemeht Corporeal punishment Is less
frequent and severe, the percentare NJ
escapes and deaths has percentibIv de'
creased. the State now provides directly
LOT the food and subsistence OF leased con.
vlc,s as well as those inside the walls.
ana reformatory features are made mara
prominent. Financially, the peuitentiarias
are far more than Sustaining. Tho
present financial agent received in cash
from his predecessor four years ago tho
sum OF se4,Iss2S. Besides entirely sun
porting the system with an Increased
number Of convicts, without drawina ~,
the appropriation out OF the State treas-
VIZ there was cash balance OF S134.-
'tcI4 on hand December 1. 1898. The not
Increase, including cash, farm producta
ma permanent improvements from Octo-
per 81 1884. to October 81, 1898, amonnt.
. Sss,7si,aa. The large cash balance an
aand renders It feasible to purchase An"
'aner state farm for the cultivation OF
otton and cane by convicts. without draw.
ng ON the treasury. and this policy should
~ pursued II suitable land can be pro-
oura :. ,sir ana reasonable prices. This
70 Ianor for ccnvicts. tend to ninimire
ompetition between convict and free 10
~ ana accomplish the fnaI aholiiior -
ne marsh and cruel lease system.
ror the hrst term Of my predecessor yoa
'sr1ons forefelony we're granted ana fSs
~ nls second term For my firsf tern,
80. nv 'ncludins 90 granted at one time
- observatory because the dsfspd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13
FEE BILL.


The fee system In this State by which
district, county and precinct officers are
compensated for their services, has for
years been Justly source OF public com
plaint This Is particularly true of fees
paid in felony cases, on account OF the
enormous drain upon the State treasury
These had so grown that for the two years
ending March !. 1897, $l,0S0,0O0 was paid
by the State as fees to sheritfs clerks and
attorneys In felony cases and for expenses
OF attached witnesses or about one fourth
az the cost OF the state government for
that period Complaint was also properly
made OF the heavy aggregate Of fees, paid
In part BY the State and In part by liti-
giants and others having business with
the Offices, which were received by officials
In many OF the counties. Quite often they
judges OF the highest courts and the chief
executive officers Of the State. Obviously
the system did not operate upon the prin-
cipie of reasonable return for services rem
,dercd. because frequently the Of
Aces were sources ,,. Of comparative
cree to his private AFFAIRS may pay
what he pieases for services. II is not so
with the State or any other public agency,
for the employer, which may be the legis-
lature or an executive officer. is but a
trustee for the people. The true principle
upon WulCu any ArS VI c0taiy psSttLu IN
public agencies must rent Is just compen-
sation for the labor performed. BY an act
passed IN 1895 fees In felony cases were
reduced but the act OF 1897 Is the principal
and comprehensive measure which reduced
fees. In It's general features the act APP
plies only to counties which cast more
than 5000 votes. but In some particulars
II operates upon all. With reference to per-
sons having business In the offices or
courts the reduction OF fees is not uni
form, but many are left unchanged. aud
only those deemed excessive are reduced.
The reduction Of fees paid sheriffs and
clerks by litiRants In civil cases Will
average 30 psr cent. The comp
troller estimates that the reduction Of fees
paid sheriffs. clerks and attorneys by the
State In felony cases for the past tive
years approximates ei7b.0o0 As the law
was not In operation until December 1
1897. the reduction the next two years
should be greater. This statute, unnis.
takably demanded by public interests. was
expressly and decisiveiy indorsed by tho
PEOPLE Il the resent election. and any i'm
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13
ants were beyond n. =, ~

ants were beyond the -, (
imprisoned there. and fof ~
4i0 pardons were granted
Is principally due In the o.: p.
ecutive to the creation Al = b
pardon advisers In 1888 ~:
practicable to consider "a ~ ~
lions than formerly. The s'3
the present term, as comn.ss n
'Arst, arises from the fact ~
of pardon advisers Is authorss. 7
days In the year. while forw,ssS
days were allowed. y
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

The injunction OF the rates OF
the railroad commission land sub
sequent action OF the railroads
have strengthened the commission
and thoroughly established its eff
ficiency and usefulness. "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13

No greatsr contribution 70 good govern
nsat has bean made BY : sssss = thIs ssa
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13
CRIMINAL LAWS.

Important amendments to the code or
criminal procedure were made which
should not fail to materially reduce ex-
penditures and have a salutary effect upon
the administration of public justice. Many
cases were heretofore necessarily reversed
by the court of criminal appeals. thereby
necessltating new trials and causing add
tional expense because the record failed
to show affrmatiyely such things as proof
of venue. that the accused pleaded to the
indictment and that the jury were properly
empaneled and sworn. BY the new law
these are presumed unloss an Issue is
directly made upon them In the trial court.
The disadvantage of the State in peremp-
tory challenges In felony and capital cases
has been remedled by equalizing them
The prolific cause of reversal of criminal
cases contained In article 723 Code OF
Criminal Procedure. has been removed so
that hereafter II must appear that tho
error is calculated TO injure the rights OF
defendant before the Judgment is re-
versible The assistant attorney general
advises me that In his opinion and that of
the court OF criminal appeals this statute
has greatly lessened the number of revers-
ais.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13
There 10 an Imperative necessity
for legislation regarding the In
vestment Of the permanent school
fund: county bonds appear to be
the best form Of investment.

moved and the law made applicable and
operative throughout the State.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-01-13
MOB VIOLENCE.

The popular statement that mob vic.
lcnce is the resumption Of original SOW
ereignty by the people Is only another
name for anarchy In the main. criminal
assaults upon females have given rise, TO
It In this State. but while the chtva.ric
sentiment which provoked these outburs, )
Is appreciated thcy arc indcfcnsihic, and
will, II IL believed. ultimately prove dIsas-
trous to government. Abstractly consid-
cred mob violence questions the capacity
OF the people 10 govern themselves and Il
an arratgnment 0f our civilization. Not
only this. II IL wholly Unnecessary, Tor
there nevar was and never will be real
afsault which win not be- legally redressed
with the death penalty. and the gallows,
the cold and solernn and awful reparxtion
OF the Law, 10 far more potent In the sup-
precision Of crime than the quick and
nerce vengeance Of the mob. hut greater
perhaps than the abstract wrong, greater
than the want OF necessity for f. Will be
~ vicious consequences In other dlrsc-
uons. ths contsmpt Il Will inspire Tor "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
The Veterans Reunion.

To the People OF Sumter Couoty:
The Reunion of Confederate Veterans will
assemble in Charleston ou May 10th.
Sumter county is called upon for contribu-
tons OF money or provisions to assist in the
proper entertainment of the large numbers
who are expected 10 attend.
Those persons VINO desire to make their
contributions in cash will please. deposit the
same with the cashiers in either bank In
Sumter. Mr.. Carson or Mr.. Rname will re-
ceive and credi. such contributions to the
Secretary and Treasurer of the Reunion Com
mittee a. Charleston, and will remit to bin
direct on May lst the whole amount of such
contributions.
The list of contributors will be published
10 the papers of Snmter county, the editors
of which are hereby appointed suo-agents for
the receipt of all Contributions. either OF cash
or supplies.
Thoes persons who desire to give provisions
in place of money will please deliver such ar
ticles to Mr. Barlow Walsh, or the Clerk OF
the Court, Mr. Shepard Nash, at Sumter, OF
to Mr. q. G Scarborough, Mr.. 6. b. Reid or
ME-. D. E DnRant q. Bishopville, or to any
of the tow nship commissioners
All such contributions of supplies will be
forwarded to Mr.. Vim. W. White at Charles
toa, in accordance with the request contained
in the letter published below.
E. W. NOISE,
Mem. Ex. Com. for Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

ing Aguinaldo's army, which they do
every time they come into contact
with any portion of it, will be to
transfer the gghting ground to the
hills and bushes, where it will be
difficult for our men to get at them
except when they choose to be got
at, and possibly to other islands of
the group. There is nightly panic
in Manila and most of the white
women and children have been sent
away for fear of a native uprising.
Time will tell which is correct, the
official or the private view of the sit
uation The Oregon has arrived in
Manila Bay.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
The Health Regulations Will
be Enforced at Laredo,
Tex.

Laredo, Tex, March 20 The crisis
in the dissur bance here over the carry.
ing ont of the State health officers re-
gvIasiops in expressing the smallpox
epidemic, seems to be passed. When
the work of removing the patients was
resumed this morning the scenes of
yesterday were repeated. Capt Rogers
Of the State Rangers and four assistants
attempted to disperse the crowd. but
were fred upon aud Capt. Rogers re-
ceived a bullet in the left shoulder.
The Rangers returned the FIRE, killing
Agap:to Herrera, 40 ex policeman, who
vas leading the rioters, and another
Mexican and wounding woman. a
sister of Herrera. who had fired at the
officers from the window of a house
nearby. Several other Mexicans we're
wounded. but the pumber cannot be yet
ascertained as they escaped in the
crowd.
Tie shooting was followed by num-
ber OF scattered shots To- different parts of
that quarter of the city populated large.
ly by Mexicaos and they were coo
ssrued as prearranged signals by the
rioters reipforcemepts. Dr.. Blunt, &C.
cordiug to arrangements made, had
notified Capt. Ayers, in command at
Fort McIntosh. that the United States
troops we're needed aud a, ii ,45 a. n a
detachment of the Tenth cavalry.
mounted and folly armed with 100
rounds CT ammunition each, arrived at
the marke. place. City Marshal Joseph
Bartholomew was sworn 10 as an officer
aud under bis direction the crowds were
quickly dispersed.
The leader OF the FIRST crowd enconu-
tered By the military undertook to talk
instead of obeying orders to clear out
and was promptly knocked down with
the butt OF carbine and go badly hurt
tia, be died witbio q short time after
beiog carried away. His followers
took the hint auc rapidly fed. A Cat
ling quo aud an ambulance corps ac.
companIed the cavalrymen and affairs
took on a decidedly martha! appearance
All places Of business we're closed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
Mem. Ex. Com. for Sumter County
Charleston. s. c., Jeu. 81, 1899.

Charleston, S. c., Jan. 81, 1899.
To General E. W. Noise, Sumter, S. c..
Dear Sir-We have had inquiry from
number of county chairmen, requesting US to
state to them the amoaut aud kind of pro-
visions required from their respective coun-
ties for the Reunion of Veteraos' Entertain
ment in May next. We have, therefore,
thought it would help them and you to sug-
pess the amount in detail which, if you can
secure it, will make mp the quota of your
county.
To properly feed the Veterans who cannot
End board, who will require such care, We
will need from your county:
$50 pounds Of meat, composed Of ham,
beef, mutton, pork, eggs, chickens.
i barrel grsst.
2-barrels -four.
3 barrels potatoes.
Q barrels neal
! barrel rice.
10 pouEds butter.
Pickles, &C., as you may be able to send.
Ifyon cannot send in kind, their value in
money will be an equivalent.
Yours respectfully,
Wm. W. White,
Chairman Committee Commissary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

Kingston, Jamaics, March 20 The
Amerioan Lice steamer Paris, Capt.
Watkins. with the party OF American
excu7sionists who are touring 10 West
Indian waters, sailed at o'clock this
evening. Mr.. Sherman is worse and is
not likely to survive the night. The
Uuited States cruiser Chicago has not
arrived, but it is supposed she will meet
the Paris at Santiago de Cuba.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
-THE-
SOUTHERN FARM MAGAZINE
OF BALTIMORE, ND.
Published by
Manufacturers Record Publishing Co.

4 Monthly Illustrated Journal devoted to
Southern Agriculture, dealing with all nat
ters related to General Farming, Live Stock
Poultry, Dairying, Truck Farming, Fruit
Growing, and every farm interest and pur-
suit iu the South.
1t is widely read by Northern and Westero
farmers contemplating moving South.
1t ought to be in every Southern family, for
it is ''of the South, by the South and for the
South
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

London' March 20.-The Rome cor
respondent Of The Daily Chronicle says: !:
Although there is DO immediate alarm,
1t is generally felt that the pepe's life is
ebbing away. Communications have
recently passed between the different
cabinets relative to the evensuaIity of a
conelave.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
LANDS WANTED.

nERsONs WITH LANDS FOR SALE
are requested 20 put them in my bands
tor sale. am in constant receipt Of so mauy
letters of enquiry abou, lnnds from Northern
ana Western parties, that may be able.to
effect sales for tsose who vii! give me accu.
rate detailed descriptions Of what they have.
No charge will be made unless satisfactory
sales are made Descriptions mnst be sucs
as can be guaranteed aud must give:
No. of acres, location, character OF la3d,
proximity to railroads, post Offices. schools,
churches and tow ns, kind Of iuprovez en's.
Concentrations strictly confident, when
SO desired.
State Land Agent,
Nov. 10. Columbia, sc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
PERSONALS.

Privateer Township, S. c., March 20
The Rev G. T. Gresham has resigned the
psstorate of his churches to take effect Juoe
Is. he will remove to Spartaubnrg couuty,
where he will be co-prircipal of the Campo
bello High School (co-educational). he will
have served Bethel Church for three years
Miss Helen N. Prescott, an enthusiastic and
cultured genealogical writer of Atlanta, is
compiling history Of the Blount family of
North Carolins. Gel. John B. Miller, who
will be we'll remembered by your older read
ere as prominent jurist Of Sumter, and who
spent his desl,oing years...nd died in what is
now Privateer Township, was descended from
this family through his mother whose maiden
name was Blount.
There were two deaths amoog the white
people Of this community last week. One
was Hrs. Eulda Jane Hudson, wife of Mr.
Tom Hudson. Her maiden name was Wise,
she was SO years old and leaves three chill
drcn. She was buried Wednesday at Bethel
Church.
Ths other death was that of Miss Renee
Ramsey, eldest child OF Mr.. Wallace Ramsey
She was nineteen years old and was of a
loveable disposition. She was buried at the
Cane graveyard on Thursday.
Miss Hattie Whilden is teaching large
private school at the Ps;vateer Alliance
Hall.
Miss Maine Jackson has position at the
asylum in,Columbia- NcD F.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
COMING VIA CAMDEN
ON INTO COLUMBIA.
Sea aboard's Engineer and Con-
struction Forces Have ar
rived at CheraW.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Camden, March 2l.-Wm. Mon.
cure, superintendent of North Caro-.
lima and another railroad official are
in Camden. They have been procur.
ing maps of Kershaw and RichlaDd
counties, and it is thought that the
purpose of their visit here is to look
into the matter of the extension of
the Seaboard Air Line from Columbia
to Chersw, by the way of Camden.
A LATER DISPATCH.
Capt. W. E Walton, -, is here
with VIM. Moncure, brought letter
of introduction from Gen. Supt.
McBee. Of the Seaboard system, and
is this afternoon looking over the
plats of the city to ascertain the
best way of entering the city with
the Seaboard Air Line extension.
MORE DEFINITE NEWS.
Representative W. T. Stevenson
reached the city last night s.om Cheraw
and brought with him pleasing news
that the Seaboard Air Line would soon
begin work on its road between Cheraw
and Columbia. The engineer and con-
struc,ion forces are arriving in equads
daily at Cberaw, Quarters for ten
mcn.hs have been engaged for the con-
struction force, and this is taken &c III
dicate that work on t6e road will not be
long delayed. The chief of the force
has already reached Cheraw and be
will soon be followed by the remainder.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
BucgLxrs ARNIcA sALvH

BucKLENss AENICA sALvE
The bese saiye h the world for Cuts
B1uisss, Sorss, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Power,
Sore getser, chspped Hands, chilbiains. cens
and aHgkia xfsptions and positively cure,
pilss or no pay required. It Is guaranteed 70
giro perfect sssisssosica. or money reiundeds
psiss IS esnts pea boxl Tor saas By Dr. ]. r.
u. D. Lorre.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

ssNever Disappoin,s. This s one Of the
peeuliarisies of Hoods Sarsaparilla. il cures
scrofuis, salt rbeum, humors, stomach and
kidney troubles, nervousness.
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Easy to
take, easy to operate reliable sure. 25c.
If you want good, honest,sewing machine
trade. see Raudie.
Good Sewing Machines from $1,000 up
Randle's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
. Partly cloady.

Partly cioady.
The light rain on the sth before ending be-
came mingled with 6ne sleet, and was fol-
lowed by high west winds which caused a
rapid reduction OF temperature and by next
morDisg sharp frost and freeze. The COZ
tinaasion Of the wind and freezing tempera-
ture on the 7tb was very Injurious to such
plants and trees IS bad begun to pns out
leaves and towers, but fortunately peaches
were not adyaseed enough to be entirely
destroyed.
On the morning of the 18th, Sunday, a
tburders.orm passed over ,his place accom-
panied By high wiud and heavy rain, the
shurder was gensrally dis,ant, no sharp peals
Too much rain during the week for steady
piougbiug.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22
Meteorological Record.

The iallowing is report Of observations
Of the weather taken at stateburg. by DR.. W.
n. Anderson, for the IA days ending san-
day March 10. 1899:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-22

is an omioous scuod to the mao who
isn't Insured. wheo he sees bis home
disappearing in flames end smoke.
We caD hardly bave any compassion
on hin. when it is SO easy aod at snch
small outlay TO provide against such
loss A policy in ;te Hartford Easur-
arce Co costs yoo tus sc,aI sum
1bsp we d5se IL Ter yoo. and gives
you security as safe as the Bank Of
England
A. C. PHELPS CO.,
Geu'l Insurance Ages:s, Sausef, $ G..
Mch 30