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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-27

Those people who value things by
the amount it costs to procure them are
advised to go to Johannesburg in
search of rooms, for there a simple
shakedown for single night, in an
apartment containing five other per-
sons, costs the modest sum of SIS. The
probable ent of a room and bed all
to ones self is apparently a matter to
leave to the consideration of million
aires only.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-27
Queer { rites.

DR.. David Starr Jordan, president of
the Leland Stanford University, is
roaming about shouting there is but
one issue this year, and that is wheth-
er we shall have an empire or repub-
lie" Queer critters, some of the col
lege presidents.-New York Sun
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-27

With coal at SIPS ton in Alaska the
man who discovers a mine of the
black diamonds" can laugh at the ef-
iorts of the gold miners to acquire
wealth.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-27

There are fewer lawyers in ST. Louis
than In any other large city in the
country. That wouldn't be such a bad
town after all, if it were not for its
many disadvantages.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-27
Obediene Bobby.

Bobby, didn't tell you not to go IN
the parlor when Mr.. Hopkins comes to
see your sister,"
ma, didn't go in. 1 jes' stuck my
head In the door and made some faces
at him."
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-27
wireless TeleRraphy

Has had a new demonstration of use
fulness by the captain of n lightship,
who used 1t after ordinary signals had
failed to notify the shore authorities
of danger In a like manner Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, the famous indiges-
ton and dyspepsia cure, acts when 9TH
er medicines fail 1t regulates the bow
els and improves the appetite.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1900-03-27

'.Are you putting anything by for
rainy day?' Yes; every bright day
I postpone lots of work"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
Couldn't Hold DeWet.

London, Aug IL The war office
today received the following message
from Lord Roberts:
Pretoria, Aug IL The enemy
is fleeing in front of Kitchener's and
Methuen's forces Early this morn
ing he was trying to cross the rail
way at Wolverdecn station, where
he was engaged by Smith Dorrien
"Methuen, on Aug. 9, fought a
rear guard action near Buffelshock
lie captured six wagons and two
ambulances "
10 spite of the fact that Gen Chris.
tisn Dewet Is in full flight, South
African kilograms announce hurried
exodus Of civilians from Mafeking
and that Lord Edward Cecil is pre-
pairing to STAND another serge
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
Two Whites Murdered

Sylvania. Ga. Aug Last
night X F Harrington and Milton
Mears, white, were driving home 10
their buggy, On the road they met
two negroes, named Alexander in q
buggy The wheels of the vehicles
colIided A quarrel ensued, when
the negroes drew pistols and shot
Harrington aud Mears dead The
news quickly spread. and Cspt Jesse
I Wade, brother of Senator q P.
Wade. organized posse to capture
the murderers Az the possee sp
preached the house of the Alexsnders
. number Of shots in rapid succession
were fired from it. Capt Wade fell
mortally wounded Tue posse with
drew and went for Sheriff Thompson
The sheriff with reinforced posse,
is now in pursuit. 10 the section
where the tragedy occurred. the black
population considerably outnumbers
the white, and the information is that
the colored neigbbors of the Alexsn
ders will assist them in resisting the
sheriff
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
Killing at Chester.

Chester. Aug 13-Tbis morning
Bill Stroud aud John Pesye. two we'll
to do. bard working farmers. while dis
oussiog 40 old family difference Of years
back becsme involved 10 . difficulty
that resulted 10 the death of John
Peaye. Ono word brought or smother.
aud as the conversation became warmer
aud more excited. blows we're passed
The two men clinohed and Stroud loosed
himself aud retrsated. Peays followed
With q stick pounding Stroud 10 the
face sod on tho head 1t finally be-
came 90 bot for Stroud that he could
stand it 20 longer. and before Peaye
could 10y ou the fatal blow. be had bis
gun 10 deadly aim, oud after three
shots from the 38 oalibre pistol 10
Stroud's baud, Peaye fell dead upon
the ground on bis own premises
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
BrOoker and Derham Want.
ed to Fight.

Anderson, Aug 10 The meeting
today was we'll attended. At least
1900 we're present at the end of the
speaking There came near being o
"scrap" but it was avoided MIR
Brookcr was talking about his record
and comparing it with Mr. Derham 8
and while talking about MI Derham 8
father having held Office under Scott
and Moses said something about
whether the people would rather
have him or the son Of such men as
Scott and Moses or something on that
line Those on the stand were not
paying particular attention, but MIR
Derham jumped up and making for
MIR Brooker said "Do you mean to
insinuate 2" He said no more.
Chs;rman Breazeale and MIR Hood
jumped up and walked between the
two men Mr. Brokers time was
up and Mr. Breszeale called time
Mr. Derham SAID he was not "vio
lent" but wanted to say that the
insinustion was uncalled for Mr.
Breazesle had both candidates sit
down and there the matter ended
Mr. Derham came up with bis fist
clinched and as be approached MIR
Brooker got ready to meet him but
Mr. Breszeale and Mr. Hood stepped
between them and there the matter
ended
Mr. Brooker says he intended no
reflections aud was oDly replying to
the card circulated about him and he
was say ing in defense of bis position,
elf you we're asked to vote for a son
of Scott or Moses against me d" He
went no further and says it was bis
purpose to explain when Mr. Derhsm
arose there were evidences Of the
squsll that was nipped
Senator Tlllman made q very long
and very vigorous speech and had an
overwhelming hsud primary Josh
Ashley said he would not vote one
way or another and few prohibition.
ists voted Tillman whooped things
up pretty much a. usual and said he
had expressed no choice amoDg the
candidates nor would be do 80.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

Its Coming is Looked Forward to
With Both Joy and Fear and its
Safe Arrival is Hailed With
Pride and Delight by All.

The arrival of the first baby in the
household is the happiest and most i'm
portant event Of married life. The young
wife who is to become a mother delights
to think of the happiness in store for her
breast and latterly she shall hear it lisp
the sweet and holy name, "mother. h
But her happy anticipation quickly van
and suffering through which she must
pass while bringing the little one into
the world. An indescribable fear of the
danger attendant upon the ordeal soon
dissipates her joyfulness.
Thousands Of women have learned
by experience that there is absolutely
no necessity for the sufferings which at
tend childbirth; they know that by
the use of Mothers Friend"-a scien-
tific linimentcfor few weeks before
the trying hour, expectant mothers can
so prepare themselves for the final
hour that the pain and suffering of the
dreaded event ere entirely obviated and
it is safely passed through with COM
paratively little discomfort.
All women are interested, and es-
pecially expectant mothers who for the
hrst time have to undergo this trial, in
such remedy for they know the pain
and suffering, to say nothing of the dan
ger, which is in store for them. "Moth-
er's Friend" is woman's greatest bles-
sing, for it takes her safely through the
severest ordeal of her life. Every woman
should be glad to read the little book
Before Baby is Born" which contains
information of great value to all. It
will be sent free to any one who sends
their address to The Bradfield Regu.
lator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

ssivsd last night. Il had been traus.
mistsd to him 10 the Chinese foreign
Office cipher aud ito Translation aud pre-.
psrstiou for submission to The depart.
nsns Of state had occupied much Of the
night
Minister WI remsioed With Score.
tsry Adss for three quarters OF 40 hour
discussing the terms Of the edicit aud
the probable response to it Of this
government Shortly before Minister
WI left the department Secretary Of
Wsr Root joined tho two diplomats.
but remained ooly long enough to OBJ
tain . copy Of tho ediOs aud DISCUSS it
briefly With the Chinese minister.
Minister WI expressed the belief
that the edios presented means Of pesce-
fol adjustment Of tho present trouble.
and that the request Of the Chinese gov
eromsos tor . ceoessation Of hostilities
pending peace negotiations was entirely
reasonable.
Immediately upon the conclusion Of
the conference the text Of the edict,
together With the details of the call Of
Minister Wu Wss communicated to
Pfssidsos Mckinley ct Canton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
American Losses
Exceptionally Heavy

London, Aug Ia, 3 so . m-Tbe
British consul OF Canton. ssys The
Daily Telegrsph's correspondent
there. has received the following
message. dated Aug 6. from Sir
Clsude Macdonald. British minister
10 Pekin:
"Our situation here 10 desperate.
In ten days our food supply will be
at On end. Uuless We are relieved a
general massacre is probable
"Tbe Chinese offer to escort to
Tien Tsin. but. remembering Gavin
pore. We refuse the offer There are
over 200 European women and chill
dreu 10 this legation -
The Shanghai correspondent of
The Daily Express. wiring yesterday ,
says:
"Tbe allies at noon Saturday were
within 20 miles of Pekin 4"
Az Gen Chsffee's report, which is
the only authentic news received
here regarding the advance. located
the international forces about 40
miles from Pekin on Friday, it SCENE
probable that this Shanghai repor, is
optimis.ic. 1t is scarcely likely tha.
the allies could advance 20 miles in
90 many hours
Yang Tsun dispatch. dated Aug I,
giving details regarding the capture
OF that place. says:
Tho Russian aud French held the
left. the British the left center, the
Americans the right center and the
Japanese the extreme right. The
British aud Americans advanced on
the village at q rapid rate for 1000
yards under severe shell and riffs
FIRE The Russians opened and the
British American advance became q
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
- Hung Chang Empowered
70 Open Negotiations.

Wssbios,os. Aug. 12-ludioa,ioos
q che desire Of Chios for . peaceful
setslsasnt OF hsr present difisul.ies
esss ssss oulsiplying Tor several days
O9sisl evidsess Of that desire vss pse-
eesssd 60 tbs dspsHmsn, Of state TO
dsy IL zee 10 ,hs form OF % edo,
4esoulssssd BY che emperor. Kwsse
Hss. sppoiasiss Earl Ii nuuR Chang
- ssvey pIssiposso,isry to ossotia,s
9th the powors for 90 "im ediase
sessasise Of bos,ilisiss." pending . colo.
t1se Of The problems which have grown
go Of The sesi iossiso uprising 10 the
empire Earl Ii 10 TO 20, directly for
- emperor end . fsir iofsrsoce 10 ,ba,
vssssvsr tsrms OF settlement hs NAV
ssssh 9Th The powers will bs approved
- sSs imperial sovsromsos.
Daring The day ooly ono dispatch
eAss wss made public rssohsd soy Of
~ govsrpmeos departments from
Ceiss. A bslsssd mssssgs from Mio.
oDtss Coogsr wss sssnsa is.ed to tho
,0ss dspsrsosss BY Gen. Chsffss. Il
szp'ssssd simply bic ability to hold
90" astil Geo. Cbs6es should come to
BE relief All The powers Of this gov.
sssasos will bs sxsr.sd to GET that 70.
lisf to him ssd the other imprisoned
lses'ioosrs a the earliest possible mo
0eos.
Minister Wu vas 90 early osller o.
che department Of state. Shortly after
. o'clock be made 90 engagement With
Assies Secretary OF State Adse to mee'
hin % the department Q. 1890.
Psoepsly o. that hour the uiois,er' g
sssouobils stopped as the ~ss, entrance
10 the departments and Mr. Wu siiehted
ssd hurried to Secretary Adss's ofios.
he presented to M Adee copy Of
ths ispsrisl sd;es which he bad re-
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race for positions. eliminating in q
brilliant charge.
1.-THE heaviest loss of the day was
sustained by the Americana, the
Fourteenth infantry having nine
killed, SO wounded and several miss
ing. The Bengal Lancers unsuccess
fully attempted to cut off the Chinese
retreat
Another Yang Tsun special ssys
"Owing to q mistake. British and
Russian guns shelled the Fourteenth
United States infantry during the
night, wounding 10"
Commenting upon this occurrence,
the Standard says:
'It is melancholy to learn that the
losses of the Americans, who seem
to have borne themselves With con.
spicuous gallantry, we're increased
by deplorsble error. in consequence
of which one of their regiments was
pounded by Russian and British
cannon. The incident emphasizes
the necessity Of that close coopera
tion which is not easily obtsinable
without q single commander and q
general staff :"
Official advices from Yokohama, !,
dated yesterday, say that the allies
propose to advance on Aug 7 to Nan
Tsi Tsun, between Yang Tsun and
WI Sing The Japanese suffered no
casualties at Yang Tsuu. but the
official reports Say they had 800 ct
Pie Tsang
The Daily Mails St Petersburg
correspondent declares that the tax
ing of Aigun has sealed the fate OF
the rising in northeastern Manchuris
He adds
"No prisoners were taken by the
Russians Wholesale massacre was
the order of the dsy and, when
the battle was over, the Cossacks
rode over the field, killing all the
wounded with the butt ends of their
muskets
All the small arms ammunition
used by the allies will be in accord
ance with the recommendations OF
the pesce conference, none being
explosive or expanding. The drain
of China and South Africa upon
Euglaud's stores is so great that
every private firm has been enlisted
to help the government supply the
demand and &c restore the reserve,
which ia much below par Ali the
great ammunition firms are working
night and day 10 their efforts to NEE.
the government's wishes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

New York. August 1l..-Doatb
resped a harvest today from New
York's humanity At least thirty
three persons died in this city and
vicinity. thirty Of them from prostra
ton and three children from falling
from Ere escapes 90 which they had
crowded to get some relief from the
torturing heat. Forecaster Emery
said today that it surpassed 10 the
aggregate the record OF the 1896 hot
spell.
Rome. August IL king Victor
Emmanuel III took tho formal con
stitutiooal oath today before Parlia
ment The Senate cham Der was drap
cd With mourning. the bouches and
nibunes being covered With black
furnishings. bordered with silver.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
Yesterday moroiug Mr.. Uokefer OF

Yesterday moroiug Mr. Uokefer Of
the Mcllvsiu. Uukefer company. re
Gently awarded the contract for -,
completioo Of the State house. left Zoe
city for Pittsburg. In bis poke. be
carried The original of the oootrac. BE-.
tween bis eompaoy and the State ospi.
til commission. Mr. Unkefer will now
get tho signatures Of bis oopartuer..
prepare bis bood and return here
Upoo bic arrival tho com mission will be
called 10 extra session to consider and
approve the bond for $50,000, sud
then tho actual work Will begin st
once.-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
Message From Gen Chaffee
Tells Of Continued Ad.
vance.

Washington. Aug ls.-Ths Ameri.
can commander 10 Chios. in . dispatch
Of just three words. received ct tho war
department late this afternoon, sent .
thrill OF exultatioo and expectancy
throsghous of6eisls quarters by 40
oouusiog bic arrival ct Ho 81 Wa, only
38 mllss from Pekio. last Thursdsy.
The isss heard from him before this
wss N Yong Tsue. which had been
captured after . hard 6ebs. aod word
Of his movements siooe then had been
eagerly awaited. Thursdsy be was l8
miles beyond Yang Tsun. Lang
Fang. the place whore sbe ili-fs,ed
Seymour expedition met it's fate and
turned bsok. bad been left behind
The battle Of Yong Tsun was fought on
tha 9th. aud the advance to Ho 81 W.
vas accomplished on the 9sb--s march
tf l8 milos 10 three days. This vas
four days ago. aud at the same rate Of
progress, Chaffee is oven now fairly
within striking distance Of the walls of
Pekiu. 1t was oousun NATION which
the var department had awaited calm
ly. sud stirring as the news was that
the American force was now nearip e
the gates Of the imperial city. Sscre,
,sry Root aud Adjt. Gen. Corbio
evinced no surprise. Is it accorded with
calculations. although the advance has
been more rapid than WAS expected.
The dispatch from Chsffee. con nvey.
ing so much 10 80 few words. is as
solloWs
Cbefoo. Aug. 7.
Adjutsnt General. Washington.
Arrived Hospiwu (Ho 81 Wu)
yesterday. ChaGse.
Word Of the advance soou spread
sbroughOus official quarters. 10 the
enthusiasm Of the moment . report got
about that this was the day for tho
actual arrival at Pekin. But the war
department bad nos . word of tho &C.
vance beyond Ho 81 Wu /. was
deemed hardly likely that the msrch 10
Pekin could have been made since las.
Thursday. At the rate Of progress.
six miles . day. made from Yang Tsuo
to Ho 81 WI, about "a miles would
have been covered 10 the last four DAYS,
sod mp to today. This would still
leave the international forces nine
miles from Pekin
Viewed from sny standpoint. the I'D.
vance to Ho 81 Wu Vas Of the utmost
importance not ooly s'rssegioally. bot
also 10 showing that mmuuiostioo
vss opeo back to Chefoo, that tho ex :.
psctsd opposition from Chioese hordes
hsd not been sufhcisot 70 prevent The
steady forward movement. aud 10 tho
iodasnes It would exert upon the Obi
usss government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

Richmond. w.. August IL Prof
Charles F Veoabls. for msoy years
professor aud for the past Eve years
professor of mathematics at the Uoiver.
sisy Of Virgins. died today at his home
10 Charlottesville. He was one Of the
most distinguished educators 10 the
South. the author of several text books
spd during the war between the States
served with distioction on the staff Of
Gen r + Lee
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
FOR co. sUPERINTENDENT OE
EDUCATION.

The frieods OF Prof. W. P. BASKIN
having knowledge of bis thorough compe.
tency to bill the position, hereby aunonac.
Dim as q candidate for County Superiutend.
ent OF Education, subject to the action of this
Democratic primary. '''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
NEWS ITEMS.

Paris. Aug. l2.-Duriog msnoue.
vers Of the French feet of Cape St
Vincent last night collision occurred
between the 6rss.clsss battleship Breu.
Gus, flying the Gag of Vice Admiral
Fourier, commander of the feet, aod
tho torpedo boat destroyer Franco
The Franco sank Immediately. The
accident was due to the fact that the
Franco turned to the right when
ordered to the left.
Details thus far received are very
meagre. bat only small por.,oo Of
the crew. consisting Of four officers and
Sc me0 we're saved. It 10 belle we'd
that no fewer thao so wero lost. Great
anxiety is felt here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

The voters of Sumter County are asked 70
support tor sheriff William H. Eppersou, a
true and tried Democrat, a man who was O.
galisnt Confederate soldier and served four
years In tine ranks He is competent and viii
,ahstuiiy discharge the duties of the Office
if elected. CONRaDEc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

l hereby announce myself u canoi0sIe tor
the office of Coroner nf Sumter County suo.
ject to the result Of the Democratic primary.
am acquainted with the duties If the office
and If elected will faithfully and efficiently
perform them. The support and influence Of
the Democrats of the county is solicited and
will be appreciated. Respectfully,
THOMAS 81 JONES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-.
TIVES.

Believing that MR. D 81 YOUNG has
served the people of Sumter County efficient.
~, during the past term. we suggest bim
as candidate for reelection 10 the House of
Representatives at the coming primary
RATION CREEK
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
FOR SHERIFF..

The friends of Deputy Sheriff JAMES z
GAlLLARD take pleasure 10 nomiuatipr
him for Sheriff of Sumter County, subject &c
the action Of the Democratic primary His
long and efficient service as Deputy Sheriff
MS faithful discharge of every duty devolv
ing upon him and bis thorough familiarity
with every detail necessary to the prope-
administration OF the sheriff's Office qus!fy
him for the position.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

The friends of HARRY W. SCARBOR.
oOGH would respectfully present bis name
10 the Democratic voters of Sumter county a,
the approaching primary as being a suitable
man Tor Sheriff of Sumter county, feeling
assured that be will oe acceptable to the eu-
tire people
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

Believing that the scquaiutsuce of the
present incu mbent, J. EDWIN REMRERT
WIN the duties of the office, the various
teachers, trustees and needs OF the severai
communities of the county quslify him for
'ne tfhce OF County Superintendent of Edn.
cation, and that he is heartily interested in
the duties thereof, We nominate him for "a.
election, subject to the action of the Demo.
cratic Primary. MANY VOTERS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
TO Train Nurses.

Benedict college next ssssou will
institute . uew department. it being q
training school for nurses for colored
girls. Girls l8 years Of sge who Gao
pass 90 examination 10 reading. writ.
log. spelling. addition. subtraction.
multiplication and division. may be
admitted. The course will be three
years and the charge will be IS per
month. This department will bs uuder
the direction OF Dr. Matilda A Evans,
practiciog physician of Columbis. The
State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

Sls,iugtou. Pa. Aug IL Eleven
persons were instantly killed aod II
others. several Of whom will die. we're
seriously iojored tonight 10 q grade
crossing accident three miles east of
this city. by q passeo ger train on the
Lshigh aod New Eogland railroad
crashing ibto an omnibus containing 25
persons All the dead and Injured
were 10 tho omnibus, and but three
escaped uniojured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

MR A D. AOSES, who has 90 efficiently
filled the position Of Coroner during the pas,
four yesrs is hereby dominated for re e.ec.
tioo, subject to The Democratic priusry. He
will receive the hearty support Of
NAVY VOTERS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

| am candidate before the Democratic
primary for mea Der TO the House of Repre-
sentatives. ALTAMONT MOSES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

THOMAS B FRASER, JR., is hereby an.
nounced as a candidate for the House of
Representative subject to the action of The
Democratic primaries.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

| hereby announce my self q candidate for
the House of Representatives. subjstt 10 the
action Of the Democratic primary.
THOS G. MCLEOD.
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FOR MAGISTRATE.

announce myeelf a. Q candidate for the
once OF Magistrate At Sumter, (Msgis,eria:
District, No. H., and solicit the votes of ,b.
en'u o's"'c'. R. j. BLAND.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

Gentlemen: | want to be elected 10 the
once OF Clerk Of the Court for Sumter Coun.
~ NO one has asked n to be q candidate
II gueas they just didn't think OF it).
trust, however, you will not forget me at the
democratic primary election, which will set
tie the question, who shall be clerk as far az
am concerned. Hoping to be yours at tie
primary, am
Very respectfully,
J. W. DENNIS.