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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

style from simple beads of various kinds
to gold, jeweed and enameled affairs of
great expense.
Steel beads and gold embroidery upon
black cloth gowns are spring novelty
and are calculated to attract attention,
although they are not used to excess.
Revers and a small border for the tunic
are sufficient. Black cloth is to be much
worn.
A picture is given of gown OF
satin cloth. The skirt is laid in
plaits which are stitched down to
within about Is inches of the foot.
The tight bodice is fitted by means
Of stitched plaits instead of darts.
1t has n yoke Of plated nile green silk,
framed by wide band of heavy white
gupurr. There are small gold buttons,
down the middle Of the yoke, and the COL
lar is Of nile green silk. The narrow
belt of brown velvet is fastened by a
gold buckle. The tight sleeves are plain.
The turban Of beige silk is trimmed with
feathers. JUDO CHoLLEr.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

A literary man who has just returned
from the anthracite coal region Of
Pennsylvania says that he found q
great quantity Of local color" there.
He also says he heard the most un-
grammatical sentence while there that
ever came under his notice. He was
strolling through n mining village in
Schuylkill county when he heard q wo-
man calling. and at some distance off
saw several children who were playing
in tho road. When he reached them.
he said kindly:
Your mother is calling you. chill
dren."
The largest child, girl Of about 10
years, turned to him and said:
"IIer amt a-calln we; us don't be-
long to she."'-New York Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
LARGE BODIES OF BOERS
APPEAR WHERE NOT
EXPECTED.

London. June IL. 3 80 a. m.-Fifty
thousopd British troops are within half
bundred miles OF the maraudiUg
Beers Cor.b OF Kroonstsd. and they
arc expected, Of course, to make short
work OF them. Nevertheless. outside
OF tho sleuder war Cifico telegsams no
one kuows what is going on
South Of kroonstad there is a wide
gap. The railway is only partially de.
feuded. aud. as Gen. Kelly Kenny has
hurried ali the available troops North.
the assumption is that there is @ dao-
ger Of a second raid. The loss of the
Derby sbires IL estimated a. from 600
to 700 men.
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Hostile Demonstrations Be.
ing Made Against
Foreigners.
Foreigners

London, June IL, 3 a. The
last message out of Pekin to reach
London left there yesterday morning
at IL O'Clock. going by way of the
Russian telegraph through Msuchu.
ria, the Tien Tsin line being cut 1t
is as follows
"Gen Tung. a Mohammedan. ex.
tremely hostile to foreigners, arrived
here this morning aud had a long
audience with Prince Tuan, father OF
the heir apparent, who is seemingly
friendly 10 the Boxers. Prince Tuan
has been appointed chief of the
foreign Office over Prince Ching.
who is more friendly toward the
Foreigners.
"The dispatch of more msrines
was in response TO telegram from
the ministers to the consuls at Tieu
Tsih for additional troops, convey
ances have left PeSin to meet the
troops coming By the first train
"The arrival Of the empress dow
eyer hes rendered the city somewh lat
more quiet than it had beon recently
The Prctestants have erected a bar
rlcade before the building IN which
they have taken refuge snd they
have a small guard The Catholics 8
are concentrated north of the cattle
drsl, under the protection Of q
French guard of rs men, who will
hold out to the end am convinced
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
JEWELRY.

Pretty Accessories For the Costume
of the Period.
A pretty idea for securing the long era
vat often worn with shirt waists is to
cncircle it with a chain bracelet These
bracelets consist of a gold link chain
with an enameled or jeweled ball at each
end, anu aAgold slide through which the
chain may be drawn and readjusted to
any size. When it is put around the era
vat, the slide is pushed up closely and
the ends of the chain hang down their
full length.
Long chains continue in unabated IA
vor. They are at least a yard and
half in length and are seen in every
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

London, Juoe LIE is rumcred
from Shanghai that 1000 Russian
troops, with 20 guns have landed a.
Pei Taho and are marching to Pekin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
Is PEKIN BURNING !?

London. June 1.-THE Daily Mail
hss the following from Tien Tsin
dated Friday. Jure 8: "The widest
rumors are current here to the effect
that Pekin is burning, but they lack
confirmation
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13

Washington. June 1.-The follow.
lng undated dispatch was received at
the var department today:
"Forces landed by different ns,ious
opening communication with Pekin."
Admiral Kempf also reports toe
arrival of the Mon ocacy at Tsku.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
especially the Tarta.

that Pekin. especially the Tartar
City, is safe.
"At Tieo Tsin the viceroy 6oalIy
consented to furnish transport for a
relief force of 400 under an American
commander. The partial restoration of
tbe railway is expected to be Effected
by tomorrow. More massacres of
Christians are reported"
Shanghai. uuder yesterdays date !
cables that there has been street 6sbt-
iog 10 Pekin since early Sunday after
noon. The Russians ore making large
purchases of canned provisions at
Shanghai and everything points to au'
outbreak OF hostiiities.
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph 10 & dispatch dated
yesterday at 1.40 p. ~. Gays: "Re.
ports frou the Yun Flu district say that
the French minister has telepraphed
that crisis is i'm minent and ths. hc is
advising oil foreigners to evacua,e Yuo
Nan
New York, Juoe 11.-Metbodist
missionaries 10 China sent an appeal
for aid to President Mckinley. The
appeal was dated Pekiu, and was prob
ably the last message sent out before
the wires were cut. The message scot
to headquarters in this city was as
follows:
Massacre of native Christia us.
Situation critical. Press, Washiue e.on.
Francis d. 0amewell
Rev DR. Leonard. missionary secre.
tsry of the Methodist Church, at once
telegraphed tho president. transmitting
the cablegram. and adding: This
means our people are 10 great peril and
greatly need such protection as our
government can afford"
London, Juoe LIE is rumcred
from Shanghai that 1000 Russian
troops, with 20 guns have landed a.
Pei Tsho and are marching to Pekiu.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
III. Best Remedy for Rheum.ti.m.

Quick relief from pain. All who use
Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheuma.
tism are delighted with the quick re.
lief from pain which 1t affords. When
speaking of this Mr.. d. N. Sinks, OF
Troy, Ohio, says: "Some time ago /
had a severe attack of rheumatism in
my arm and shoulder. tried numer.
GUS remedies but got no relief until I
was recommended by Messrs. Geo. F.
Parsons and Co., druggists of this place,
to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm. They
recommended it 80 highly that
bought bottle. / was soon relieved of
all pain. / have since recommended
this Eminent to many Of my friends,
who agree with me that it is the best
remedy for muscular rheumatism in
the market" For sale by Wangler
Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
REAL ESTATE AGENCY.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.
FOR SALE.

rOks oALrSs
. acres of heavy. oak timber land from
which a large quantity of lumber, piles, ties
and cOrdwood can be cut. IL is located in
Winnesheik County, Iowa, SIS per acre buys
II. The wood will more than pay for the
land.
Excellent farms in Stevens County, Mimi,
In the sure crop country. Improved or un-
improved.
Lands In the best counties in s. Dakota,
where land Is booming and advancing rapid
ly in price. Improved lands nom 81 TO $40
per acre, unimproyed from So TO sl2 per acre.
Buy now and make money. Reduced rail-
road fare 10 land seekers.
A fine residence lot in the town of Calmar,
Iowa, for S225.
A room house, with 3 lots, good well, in
Calmar, Iowa.
Invest your money In real estate and make
more. Nothing more sure or safe. Why
drudge along on rented land when you may
own a farm that will grow in value each
year. Sell your $40 or 20 land and buy some
for less than half, which win make you more
money.
l60 acres OF finest kind OF land, itch. black
soil, free from sand, gravel, alkali or gumbo,
Ia mile from Leoti, the county seat of Wichi-
Ia county. Kansas; price $40 per acre; will ex-
change for good town property.
100 acres In Nebraska, miles from Stuart,
black loam soil, good spring ON the place;
price tl0 per acre; will exchange.
$40 acres well improved, first-class build
ings every acre tillabie; an all-improved farm;
price $4,000
100 acres with excellent Improvements, all
the necessary buildings for good farm and
good buildings at that. The original owner
mortgaged the place for $1,000. He died and
the mortgage was foreclosed, the holder OF
mortgage bought In the place at sheriff sale
for s5Sz7, and he has since died, and the farm
is now thrown ON the market for the low price
OF SOLO; a snap. ztf
S. R. WAGER. Agent,
Calmar, Iowa.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
QUESTION SOON SETTLED.
Methodist General Conference Grants
Equal Lay Representation at Once.

Methodist General Conference Grants
Equal Lay Representation at Once.
Chicago, May g.. The Methodist
general conference was hardly opened
yesterday before the question that was
expected TO raise the biggest fight of
the session was settled unanimously.
The delegates were given a chance to
vote on the question of lay representa-
ton and unanimously decided that here
after it should be equal between the
clerical and lay delegates. The wom-
an question incident 10 this other ques-
ton was also "dished." Mrs. NJ. G..
McNahan, of Fairview Farm, Griggs-
vile, Ills, was chosen a delegate by
the lay conference to which she be.
longs, and trouble was expected over
seating her.
But it disappeared when her name
was reached in calling the roll and a
letter from her was read stating that
she would not present her credentials.
She added when elected provision
al delegate by my own lay conference,
responsibility came with it that
could not be lightly treated. That re-
sponsiblity is now transferred to you.
The question of woman's eligibility is
not question of personal preference.
but one Of solemn duty to the church
militant. So long as it is left unset
tied, so long is our beloved church out
of harmony with the divine compre-
hensiveness of the gospel of Christ and
the spirit of the age"
Bishop Bowman presided at the
opening of the conference which got
into working order yesterday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
Caught a Dreadful Cold.

Marion Kooke, manager for T. M.
Thompson, a large importer of fine mil.
linery at 1858 Milwaukee Avenue, Chi
cago, says: "During the late severe
weather caught dreadful cold which
kept me awake at night and made me
unfit TO attend my work during the
day. One of my milliners was taking
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a
severe cold at that time, which seemed
to relieve her 81 quickly that bought
some for myself. 1t acted like magic
and l began to improve at once. 1 am
now entirely well and feel very pleased
to acknowledge its merit" For sale
by Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
NATIONAL LEGISLATURE.
Synopsis of Proc eedings in the Senate and
House.

Washington, May 3. - Gallinger
opened the proceedings in the senate
yesterday by statement, called forth
by a memorial from the Union Vet
Grams Union complaining of the pen
sion policy. Gallinger said this country
was paying as much in pensions as it
should. Mason spoke of adulteration
Of food. The army appropriation was
considered without material action. An
executive session was held.
The house passed the Nicaragua
canal bill minus the words defend
and ''fortify" and thought its days
work was big enough. During the de-
bate Hepburn called Cannon of Illinois
a liar and the men were only kept
apart by other members.
Washington, May 4. - The senate
yesterday adopted the motion Of Hoar
to take up the Clark resolution-Mon-
tana bribery case, and then postponed
consideration of the question for a
week. The army appropriation bill was
passed without division. The day
closed with the passage of a number of
private pensions and house census law
amendment giving more compensation
to supervisors.
The house without division passed
the ''free home" bill which has been
pending before congress for a number
of years. The remainder Of the day
was devoted to the sundry civil appro-
priation bill. The last but one of the
great supply bills.
Washington, May 5. - The senate,
afteNa debate of but three hours, yes
terday passed the army reorganization
bill. 1t makes General Miles a lieuten-
ant general. The Notifications appro-
priation bill was passed. An executive
session was held.
The house made fair progress yester-
day with the sundry civil appropria-
ton bill. completing seventy-three of
the 1872 pages of the bill.
Washington. May THE house Sat.
urday passed the sundry civil bill 1t
carries slightly more than SCI, SOC, 900,
about $10,000,000 more than any pre-.
vious sundry civil bill. The fortifica-
tons bill was sent to conference.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
BETRAYED TO FUNSTON.
The Man Who Has Been the Head of Fill.
pino Guerrilla Tactics.


Manila, May General PANTHEON
Garcia, the highest insurgent officer
except Aguinaldo. was captured yes
terday by Lieutenant e. V. Smith. of
General Funston's staff. in the town of
Jaen, three miles northeast of San
Isidro, province of New Ecija.
Spies reported that Garcia was sick
and had been compelled to hide at Jaen
and Lieutenant Smith, with Lieutenant
Day and forty cavalrymen, surrounded
the town. The spies led them directly
to the house where Garcia was, dis
guised as a PEASANT. only a major and
two servants being with him. These
also were captured.
Garcia commanded all the insurgents
In central Luzon. several generals, in.
Guiding Pho del Pillar and Mascardo.
being under him. He was the director
Of the Filipino guerrilla operations.
Manila, May kilograms received
here from General Young reports that
Aguinaldo has rejoined the rebel Gen.
eral Tino In the north. and that they
have reassembled considerable force
In the mountains. General Young de.
sires to strike them before the rains
and asks for reinforcements. The ten.
or of the dispatches indicates that Gen.
eral Young Is confident that Aguinaldo
Is with Tho. and II Ia presumed they
are planning to resume fighting dur.
Ing the rains
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
Nebraska Republicans.

Lincoln, Neb., May 3.-The Nebraska
Republican convention yesterday nom
mated for governor Charles III. Diet.
rich, of Hastings. A full state ticket
was nominated and the following elect.
ed: Delegates-at-large to the national
convention-Edward Rosewater, Sena
tor Thurston, John III. McClay, John
A. Ehrhardt. Presidential electors
John S. Nesbitt. r. B. Window. Ed.
ward Royce, l.. w. Haig, s. p. David.
son. Jacob l.. Jacobson, John L. Ken,
needy. John J. Lander. The platform
contains no notable features.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
TWENTY AMERICANS SLAIN.
nebsls Attack tho Garrison at Catubis,
Island Of Samar.

Bebels Attack the Garrison at Catuble,
Island Of Samar.
Washington, May 3.-Recent mail
advices to the war department from
the Philippines indicate that the latest
plan Of the insurgents is to organize
into mounted bands of 100 and harrass
the American forces wherever possible.
On the island of Samar the rebels at.
tackled small force Of our troops at
Catubig and killed twenty before re.
Inducements drove them off. The fight
lasted two days. there being several
hundred rebels, who besieged our men
In church. Many Filipinos were
killed. Our force only numbered thir-
ty men at the start.
A telegram from Manila says: Gen
eral Funston has discovered a rebel
warehouse near Cabanutuan, province
Of New Egija. containing all the ar
chives of the Malolos government,
Aguinaldo's correspondence up to the
time of his flight and much valuable
historical matter. The belief Is grow
ing that Aguinaldo was killed by the
lgorottes. There is no proof that he
has been alive since Major Peyton G..
March. of the Thirty-third regiment,
abandoned the chase after the Filipino
leader in the Benquet mountains. An
insurgent officer who recently surren-
dered to General Young says that the
1nsurgent General Tinio holds this be-
lief"
Manila, May A dispatch received
here from IloilO reports that a desper-
ate fight took place at Leambanao, in
the center Of the island Of Panay. 1t
appears that accommodating party Of
the Twenty Sixth infantry was sur
rounded and that four of the Ameri-
cans were killed and that sixteen
others severely wounded were left on
on the field. The remainder of the
soldiers had narrow escape.
The dispatch adds that reinforce
ments were sent from -IlOilo as soon
as news Of the affair was received,
whereupon the Filipinos retreated to
their mountain stronghold.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
Tried to Crsmate HI. Family.

Waterbury, Conn, May Tn a lone
ly pat Of Morris WAS" Churchill
lived for years. His wife is an invalid
and he was never considered sane In
a frenzy he burned his own farm
house. His wife and children, sur
rounded by the flames, cried loudly for
deliverance. He fought the crowd Of
farmers back, and when held by two
Of them he broke away and jumped
into the burning building. With much
difficulty the family were all rescued.
but Churchill was burned frightfully
and died of his injuries.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain-Balm a trial. II
will not cost you a cent if it does nc
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruise:
in one-third the time required by any
other treatment. Cuts, burns, frost
bites, quincy, pains in the side and
chest, glandular and other swellings
are quickly cured by applying it. Every
bottle warranted. Price, 25 and so cts
For sale by Brunt & Parman.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
A ,Woman's WEAKNESS.

Momen's, sensativeness make them
subject to more intense WEAKNESS than
men. The melancholy, depression
and exhaustion they suffer is due. to
sluggish action of their organs, which
loads the'system with. impurities, poi
sons the blood and skaters their ner.
YES. Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron
will cleanse the system, revitalize the
nerves and give strength and energy.
Sold by agent in every town.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
Micro Germi will cure your catarrh.
Brunt & Parman, druggists. 48 tt

Any cough Is serious enough to war
rant prompt attention. 1t is what ii
may result in that makes cough dan
gerous. Tor all slight or stubborn
coughs, for grippe, lung fever, bronchi-
tbs, asthma, and other throat and lung
affections, you can find no other remedy
so agreeable and harmless, or 50 prompt
ly affective as Morley's Honey Pectoral.
Price, rs cents. Sold by agent in every
town.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
What the Druggists Saw.

Hurlbut and Macarthur, leading drug
gists, Des Moines, Iowa, say: "We
have sold dozens upon dozens of "Kid-
Rheu"-the great remedy for kidney,
stomach, bladder and rheumatic trou-
bles-wlthout single complaint, and
we have sold it upon guarantee. Our
sales of it far exceed those of all other
remedies for said troubles. 1t gives
general satisfaction and we can person
ally recommend it," For sale by Wang
Ter Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09

-"After suffering from severe dys.
pepsia over twelve years and usine
many remedies without permanent
good l finally took Kodol Dyspepsis
Cure. 1t did me so much good I rec
ommend 1t to everyone" writes ]. E
Watkins, Clerk and Recorder, Chilli
cothe, Mo. 1t digests what you eat
Wangler Bros.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
Heavy Loss Of Young stock.

Denver, May 3.-Reports received by
John w, Springer. president of the Ma.
tional Live Stock association, show
that the spring storms have been very
destructive to cows and calves on the
range. Some Colorado points report a
loss OF 10 per cent. in young stock, and
indications are that the loss will be at
least as severe throughout Wyoming
and Montana.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
HELP WANTED AT sCOFIELD.
One Hundred and Nine Victims of tn,
Mine Disaster Buried.

Scofield, Utah, May IA volume of
agonizing scenes and incidents attend
ed the burial of 100 victims of the
mine disaster Saturday. The wholesale
burial went on all day. The bodies
were taken to the cemetery by trains
Of wagons and man stood at the gate
and checked from long list the names
of the bodies in the caskets that were
taken in. Fifty more bodies are yet to
be buried
There are nearly 1000 widows and
orphans to provide for and help is BAD.
ly needed. A Salt Lake City dispatch
says that the relief fund has reached
$4,000. The number of victims is de-
clared to be just $50.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09

CROWN PRINCE FREDERICK WILLIAM.
interesting coincidence that the mon.
ument should have been unveiled dur
ing the visit to Berlin of one of Sigis-
mund's descendants in the line Of the
Hapsburgs. Emperor Francis Joseph,
however, was not present at the un.
yelling of the statue, being represented
by the chief of the Austrian general
staff, General Won Beck.
BY IL O'Clock an immense concourse
had gathered in the Inter den Linden
to see mobiles in their brilliant gala
dress pass to attend the ceremonies
In the Schloss. Shortly before the
service there the United States am.
bassador, DR.. Andrew ID. White, was
received by the emperor, who thanked
the ambassador for President McKin
ley's message Of congratulation. The
crown prince expressed himself after
the same fashion.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
Colorado River on . Rampaeo.

Denver. May ga special to The
Times from Sterling. Colo. says: 1.-THE
Platte river Is out Of Its banks and
covering the fats. The Burlington and
Missouri river railroad bridge Is going
cut and other bridges are weakening
and maysgo out at any moment. Much
damage to property Is expected"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09

w. s. Musser, Millheim, Pa, saved
the life of his little girl by giving her
One Minute Cough Cure when she was
dying from Group. At Is the only harm
less remedy that gives immediate re-
suits. 1t quickly cures coughs, colds,
bronchitis, grippe, asthma and all
throat and lung troablea Wangler Bros
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09
Goehel Murder Gaze

Frankfort. Ky. May 5.--All the state
testimony in the case of the assassina-
ton Of the late Senator GOebel-ln.
Guiding that of the physicians--goes to
show that the shot that killed Goebel
was fired from the window Of the
secretary of states office.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1900-05-09

See, young maiden, that thou takest
the genuine Rocky Mountain Tea,
made by the Madison Medicine Co., if
thou likest thy fair face. 35c. r. A.
Engebretson. 49,