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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-05
News Of the Public Schools.

The County Board of Education at a meet
irg held few days ago appointed the follow
ing board of trustees for Shiloh School, Dis
trio, ID: WI KeeIs, J. F. Hawkins and
Daniel Gibbes.
County Supt Rembert has just returned
from visiting the schools 10 Carriers Cross
irg, District No. 10. He found all the
schools in 1ourisbing condition and with q
large attendance.
The reports from all sections of the county
coming ipto the superiutendeuts Office sDow
that all the schools are in good condition and
that the eurollmeut this Year is larger than in
former years.
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Mayesvllle Items.

Kayesville, Dee 4 Mrs. N. F. Msyes and
Misses Mamie Msyes and Cleo Burgess have
returned from few days visit to re,atives in
Clarendon county.
Mr.. Cope!ey Burgess, of Foreston, was in
town Sunday.
Capt. James Lowry, of Liberty, Ga, has
been oa visit to bis sister here
Mr. E. W. Barron, of Manning, was IN
town on Sunday.
The large aud handsome stables of Creech
i Little are now completed and ready for
occupancy They propose to carry on quite
large livery and sale business and, no
doubt, will have stylish and up-,o date stock
in every parficuler.
The street force has been putting n some
good work lately under the supervision of
our energetic and efficient mayor, Capt E.
Atkins. The work was needed, aud the ap-
pearance of the streets is much improved A
few more new bridges are very much needed
aod should be bull: before any dame pc results
from the old ones.
we'll dressed white mao. named Sanders,
was arrested 90 Saturday in Anderson 8 hall
in the act of committing larceny he ls pow
ia Jail! he is cad TO oe TIE same man who
stole p.oney in Sumter some tine ago, and
was paid ou, br ftends He bsi!s from Flor
ence, j; is said.
I,ls rumored 90 tie streets tia, Nr R A.
Chandler has boneh; the Inrge mill AID GIN
pery of Cooper Bros
Chris:mae coods beginning to arrive,
and every yshiug points to good holiday trade.
G.
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Items From the Dark Corner.
Dark Corser, Manchester Dec. a.

Dark Corser, Manchester Dec. a.
Hear em again Mr. Editor without any
news as usual. Times are SO dull that can
not 6nd ANYTHING to write about
l received very pleasant call from your
old scribe and my friend, Mr.. Mcdonald Fur
man, ou Thanksgiving evening.
Miss Salie Wells, Of Felders, with Mrs.
Wm T. Kolb and Mrs. Joe Geddings: of Pine
wood, visited Mrs W. ]. Ardis on Thanks
giving day.
Mrs. Pink Weeks and daughter, Miss Ade-
laide, visited Mrs. Msck Avin laat Sunday.
Mr. Henry Bartlette, bas moved from Pine
wood to Mr. l. B. Jenkins place neer here
Aud hear that Mr. L. B. Jenkins has moved
from bis Dabbs place to the parsonage at
Bethel (Baptist) Church. and that Mr. Rich
ard T. Mcleod will move to the Dabbs place
Mr. Joe Geddirgs will soon move here
from P,newood.
Mr.. Lawrence Geddicgs has moved from
Privateer to Cla.eodoo. near Rimini, and
Mr q W. Welsh has moved from oere to his
(Geddiogs) place at Priveseer.
Mr. David R. Lide has taken charge of the
post cfice &, C!srepdou (Pinewood) and has
moved the cfice into the store of B
Broadway sud son.
They have elected rew Town Courci! FOR
Clarendon l understacd, composed Of tie
follow ing named gentlemen: Inteudsat, Dr..
NJ. Ssiiy; Wsrdens, R. &. Epperson, J.
". Weeks, B. D. Grif6a and S. g. Critic.
had the pleasure OF meeting Walter Ep-
person 10 Clarendon the other day He bas
been travelling all through the North 20: the
las, few months with Snn Bros. World Pro-
gressive Trained Animal Circus, and be says
be would not take ten thousand dollars for
his trip for what be saw and learned.
We had good rain here las, night.
Sidra.
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Many persoos have bad the experience OF
Mr. Peter Sherman, of North Strat;ord, N q,
who says, "For years suffered torture from
chronic Indigestion, but Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure made we'll man Of me-" 1t digests
what you eat and is certain cure for dys-
pepsia and every form of stomach trouble.
It gives relief at once even in the worst cases,
aod can help but do you good. is Hugh
son b Co.
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TAX RETURNS TOR 1901.
OFEICE GF
AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY

COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY,
SCGrEa, S. c., Nov 81, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that I will attend. in
person or by deputy, at the following places or
the days indicated respectively, for the purpose
of receiving returns of personal property and
poll axes for the fiscal year commencing Jan
uary lat, 1901.
At Office, Sumter, S. c.. at ali other times up
to Feb. Goth, 1901, inclusive.
Tindali's Store, Wednesday, Jan.
uary 2
Privateer (Jenkins' Store), Thurs.
day, January 3
Manchester Geo T. Gedding's),
Friday, January 4
Wedgefeld, Saturday, January 5
Stateburg, Monday, January I
Hagood. Tuesday, January 8
Rembert, Wednesday, January 9
smithvilIe, Thursday, January 10
Gaillard Y Roads, Friday, Janu-
ary IL
Gordon'e Mill. Saturday, January
l2
Msyesviile, Monday, January IA
Scottsville, Tuesday, January, Is
Shiloh, Wednesday. January 16.
Norwood's Y Roads, Thursday,
January II
Lyncbburg. Friday, January 49,
Magnolia, Saturday, January l9
Reid's Mill, Monday, January 21
Bishopville, Tuesday and WedDes.
day, January 20 and %
. Meanwhile, Thursday, January "a
Bossards, Friday, January 25.
The law requires that all persons owning
property, either As agent, husband, guardian,
the same under oath to the Auditor, who re-
quests all persons to be prompt in making their
returns and save the SO per cent. penalty " hich
will be added to the property valuation of all
persons who fail to make returns within the
time prescribed by law.
taxpayers return what they own on the first
cay of January 1901.
Assessors and taxpayers viii enter the first
given name OF the ;axpaye. in f'.!l, also make
a separate return for each township where the
property is located and also ii each and every
ease the Number o. the school district must
be given.
Every male citizen between tie a.c Of TWEEN
,y one ans. sixty years on t:ie tir>i Gay Of Jan
uary. l9Gl. except those incapable OF earning
support from being u.ined tr"n, other
causes. are deemed taxable polls. ard except
Confederate ScldicrS 80 weary OF age. on Janu.
ary st. 1891.
ali returns must be made on or before the
Goth day Of February, next cannot take
returns after that date and ali returns made
alter the 2ulh day of February are subject TO
penalty of 80 per cent
J. DIGGs WILDER.
Auditor Sumter County.
NJ o.
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g

Now is the time when Group and lung
troubles prove rapidly fatal. The only BARN
less remedy that produces immediate results
is Ooe Minute Cough Cure 1t is very pleae
ant to take and cao be relied upon to quickly
cure coughs, colds and lung diseases. 1t
will prevent consumption. S Hughsoo &
~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-05

Huntington, W. Va, Dec 2-The
steamers Tom Dodsworth aud Volun-
teer. both Pittsburg fcwboats. colIld-
ed 20 miles above here this mornings
Almost - coai boats, containing
100000 bushels of coal, sank The
loss is SlC0, coo Both the steamers
AID coal are Owned by he Pittsbu:g
Coal combine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-05
Meteorological Record,

The following is -epor: of oos=rvations
Of the ber taken 3: Ste;eourT, by Dr.. ".
W Andersen, for tie 80 days ending Nov.
80, 1900:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-05
FARMS FOR SALE.

WE HAVE MANY FINE FARMS IN
w this and other sections. owned by sew
eral iarSe Mortgage Companies, who desire to
make quick sale Of al! real estate on hand
These FARMS WILL BE SO,D REGARD
LESS OF COST,
and this is he bes; chance ever cf-.ed TO
secure
HoHE AS A Low PRICE and On EASY
PAYMENTS
Write fo: printed ,st at orcs. and buy be-
fore We rent for aEo,her year
TITLES ABSOLUTELY. PERFECT.
ALEXANDER + JOHNSON,
705 B,oad Street, Augusta, Ga.
Oct 81
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New York Life Insurance COMPANY

OLDEST and largest international Life
~ Insurance Company 10 the world. Op-
Grating uuder the control of 80 governments.
No shareholders. Assets over 1926, 900, 600
All profits paid to policy bolders. Life Ord.
nary. Accumulation Policies. Ten, Fif-
teen, Twenty Payment Accumulation Poll
cies. Ten. Fifteen, Twenty-yesr Endowmen.
Accumulation Policies Policies non-forfeita-
oe, iucoptestsble.
H. FRANK WILSON, Agert,
Sept l2-3m Sumter, S c.
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sO- RSN- 90 - N-A y
Townvil'e-S NJ Jones. supply
Travellers Rest-B J Guess
WaIballa and Newfy-C w Bur
CESS, eappIy
Wesimiuster-D " Kellar
West Pickene-J P A,taway
WILLIAMSON sud Beiton "A j
cauthen. Jr
WiIiiamston Circait-J II Rogers
Assistant Sunday School Editor
L F Beatty.
Williamston Female Colleges
Lander president
MARION DISTRICT
VIC Power, Presiding Elder.
Bayboro-I n Stone. supply.
Bsonet;sviile-C B Smies
Benoe,ssville Circuit " Ariail.
Biugham-To be supplied
Blenbeim-J E Beard.
Bfiehtsvil!e-W B Baker.
Bristons Neok-W E Barre.
Buoksville-J c WEIGH, supply
Ceutenary-J S Porter.
Clio and Beulah-T NJ Dent; Joho
Manning, superuumerary.
Convey " Elkins.
Conway and Cool Spr'pg'-T 3
Royoolds
Dllon-CC Herbert
L,t.a-D Tilier
Little Reck-J A Campbell
Loris spd Little River-M + Dukes,
n P Singleton
Marion-J E Grier.
Marion Clreais and Mills-E I
Scoggius. 49,.
MoColl and Bepnet,sville Mills-E
NJ Merritt.
Mullius-A B Watson.
North Marlboro-T L Belvlu, supply
North Muilius-G r Shaffer.
Waccsuaw-G " Gatlio.
oRANGEBURG DISTRICT.
HB Brovbe, Presiding Elder.
Aikeu-F A Sbuler.
Bauberg-M W Hook.
Barpwe!l-J 6 Beckwith
Braoohy,ile-W A Wright.
Boiling spriues-J T Macfarlaoe
Denmark-G E Stokes; W d Wro-
seo, supernumerasy-
Edis,o-A j Cau:hen.
Lower ST Matthew'S c Yoogue.
Osapgeburg Statioo-W A Rogers.
Osanseburg Circuit-W A Pitts.
Orange Circuit D Frierson.
Providence-B NJ Ggier.
RoWesville-J C Chandler
spring6eld-E A Wilkes; NJ NJ Fer,
gasoo, peruumerary.
Suoaks-W C Gleston, supply.
Swansea L Tyler.
Wasener-J K Ioabinet, supply
Willis.ou-G W Dukes. supply.
ROCK HILL DISTRICT.
H W Bays. Presiding Elder.
Blacksburg-D NJ Mcleod
Blsokssock-R " Barber.
Cbesser-T E Morris
Chester Circais-G N Boyd.
Chester aud Laocaster M:lIs-B c
Murphy
Chesse,6eld-N L Virgins.
Eas. Ghes:er-E Il Beckbam.
Ess, Lancaster-W c VIM
For. MIR A Yoneue
Hickory Grove-P B Iog7ahan.
Jsffersor-L L Badscbaugh
Lapcssser-J i: Sseadmaa
Lancaster Circuit W Neeley.
N Rock H;ll-W H A.ial
Rock Hills: Joba's. j S Beasley;
Laurel Street and Highland Park. ,o
be supplied ; Manchester aud Mt Hoi
~, J B Harris
Van Wyck-J L Su:aks.
Yorkville-A n Brunsou S A
Weber, superDunerary.
York Circuit-To be suppied by j
NJ Shell
SPARTANBURG DISTRICT
WP Meadors. Presiding Elder.
Belmont-M L Raoke. Jr.
Clifton and Cowpeus-W } Soyder.
Cherokee-J N Isom.
C,inton-J NJ Friday
Campobello-A H Best.
Enoree-W Fl Miller.
.Enev-W H HODGES.
Gafcey CiTouit-D A Patrick.
Jepesville-D Hucks.
Beltop-S T Creech, supply
@. IaLa,o w Dnnnan
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CoKEsBURY DISTRICT.

Kinsrds-T F Gibson.
I4owndesvilie-J L Daniel.
McCormick-S 7 Biackman.
Mt Carmel-H c Mouzon
Ninety Six-M NJ Bradham
Newberry-Central, W | Herbert
o'Neal Street, B D Lucas.
Newberry Circuit-D P Boyd.
Parksville-J T Miller
Paoen,x-J F Way
Princeson-S w Henry.
Psosperity-W B Wharton.
Saluda-J G Counts
Verdery-S j Bethea.
Waterlco-E W Mason.
Cokesbory Conference school-W
s s Stokes. rector.
COLUMBIA DISTRICT.
ET Hodges. Presiding Elder.
Ba.esburg-J D Crous
Colambia-Washington Street. II
L Carlisle Main Street, S Il zlm
merman Green Street aad Brook
land, E Pc Hutson CRANKY and
Richlaod, B R Turnipseed Edge
wood, r S Truesdale
Edgefeld-G " Davis
Fairfeld-R y Spigner
Fort Motte-F S Hook, supply.
Grani.eyille-J E Mahafey
Johnston-T Clyde
Langley.S II Boo,h
Leesyiile-J F Anderson.
Lewiedale-J Nj Lawson
Leziugton-J n Wright, supply.
Lexington Fork S Aoercrom
bic
Ridgeway-W 5 Goodwin /; one to
be supplied
Upper ST Mat.bevs-C D Mann
Warrenviile-D A Lewis, supply.
Wlnnsboro-E P Taylor
Epwor,h Orphanage-G 81 Wad
dell, superintendent; 7 c O'Dell,
assistant superintendent
Paine Institute-G " Walker,
president
Southern Christian Advocate
John 0 Wilson, editor.
Columbia Female College-W W
Daniel, president.
Missionary Secretary A Rice.
FLORENCE DISTRICT.
NJ Dargan. Presiding Elder.
Carters7il!e-W Roof. supply.
Cheraw Stat;on-L P McGhee.
Cheraw Circuit B Weldon.
Clanssen-J L Ray.
Clyde-W M Harden.
Darlipgton-P F Kilgo.
Darlington Circuit-A R Philips
Florence-J T Pate
Georgetown-W NJ Duncan.
Georgetown Circuit A White
Hartsville-J j Stevenson.
Johnsonville-J r Sojourner.
Kipgstree-W S Martin R C
Boulware. supernumerary
Lake City E Rusbson
Lamar B Traywick.
Lanes-R NJ DuBose
Rome-To be supplied
Salters-W H Thrower.
Scranton-W C Kelley. supply.
Soath Florence-O l. DuRant.
Timmonsville-H j Cauthen
GREENvILLE DISTRICT
J B Wilson, Presiding Elder.
Anderson-St johns. ) B Camp
bell; West End. 0 NJ Abney !;
OrrvilIe, D N Robertson
Easiey and Bethesda--W E Wig
gins
Fountain Inp-G C Leonard
Greenville-Buncombe Street, 6 I
Harmon; ST Paul's. NJ B Kelly !;
Highland and City Mills, J " Speake;
one to be supplied
Greenville Circuit j White
Greers-J c Roper; one to be
supplied
McLure-J w Bailey.
North Pickens-G L Mccain,
supply
Pelzer-T G Herbert, Jr.
Pendieton-R E Staokhouse
PickeDs-R R Dagnai
Piedmon,-Peter Stokes
Reidville-J W Shell
Seneca and Walhalla-G + CLARK
con.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SUMTER,

STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DE-
POsITORT, SUMTER, s. C.
Paid ap Capital 5 75,0Cc 90
Surp!as and Profits $4,000 90
Additional Liacihty Of Stock
holders 10 excess of their
stock $4,000 90
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-05

sPartlY cloudy.
First killing frost of the season occurred
on the 9th when thin ice also formed in ia
vorable places. There was not much frost on
account Of the high wind, but on the next
morning there was very heavy white frost.
Examination of the rain guage on 23d
showed that there had been deposition Of
moisture by de1se fog on the morniog Of the
22d and by very heavy dew on the 23d TO
the amount of .03, three buudredths of an
inch. Moderate frosts 90 the l7tb, 26;h,
9th aud 18th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-05

When the stomach IS .irec ou: it must bsve
rest, but We can't live without food. kodol
Dyspepsia Cure "dises's what you eat' SO
that YOU can eat all the good food you want
while it is restoring the digestive organs to
bealth 1t is the only preparation that d.
eests all kinds Of food s Hughsoo B Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-05

SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Deposits Of 81 aud upwards received. In
terest allowed at the rate OF 4 per ceat. per
annum, on amounts above SIS and not exceed
Jog $500, payable quarterly, on first days Of
January. April, July and October.
r II. WALLACE.
L. S. CARSON, President.
Cashier
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Total protection to depositors, Sl75.0C0 90
Transacts GeceraI Banking Bus,uess.
Spec:al attention given tc collections.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-05
Estate Of Mrs. Sarah q. Chan
dler, Decd.

4 Lii PERSONS having claims cgainst
II said Estate will .preseos sane duly
at.ested, ard ali persons indebted to esd
Estate will a1sks pas nent at once to
RCST. 4 CHANDLER,
Nov 81, l30c-3@ Administrator.
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S. G. Conference Appoint
mentS.
lleGtS.
CHARLESTON DISTRICT.

CHARLESTON DISTRICT.
A ) Stokes, Presiding E.deer
Aliendale-C w Creighton
Beaafort-A B Earle
Black Swamp-A E Holler
Charses.on-rriuity, j " Daniel ;
Bethel, EO Watson; Spring Street.
81 I Stephens Cumberland, j L
Harley
Cordesyille-W j Daran., supply
Cypress L Mal!innix
Enrhardt-E NJ McKissick
Grover-D A Calhoun
Hampton-E Z Moore
Harleyville-S D Vaughn
Hendersonville-O N Rountree.
NcClellauville-J E Strickland
Mt Pleasans-To be supplied
Piuopolis-W I Patrick, supply.
Pors Royal-R E Turnipseed.
R,dgeland-W r Buchanan, cup
Ridgeville-R " Humphries.
Round O-J G Davis.
Summerville-W L Wait
St Georges-G P Watson
St Psul-W b Murray, supply.
Waleerboro-W G Kirkland
Chaplain Port Society," A Mur-
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w P Meadors. Presiding Elder.
Belmont-M L Raoke. Jr
Clifton and Cowpens-W } Snyder.
Cberokee-J N Isom.
Clin,on-J NJ Friday
Campobello-A H Best.
Enoree-W Fl Miller
Gafne7-W a Hodges.
Gafcey Circuit-D A Patrick.
JepesviIle-D Huoks.
Beltop-S T Creech, supply
Laureps-St Jobn's, W B Duncan !;
Laurers Milla, j T Fowler
North Lsureus-o K Mccain.
Paoolet Mills-E 8 Jones.
Pacolet Circuits A Ne:ties
Sacruc-C B Burns
Spartaubure-Central, W r Rich
ardsop; Duncan. " A Fairey Bethel
sod Glendale, R l. Holroyd.
Uniou-Grace Church W A Ma
sebeau Uoion Mills. E u James.
Whitmirs-W 3 Justus
SUMTER DISTRICT.
wv Kilgo. Presiding Elder.
Betbany-J R Copeland
BishopvilIe-A G Walker.
Camdeu-J L Stokes
Camdeo Circuit-G P Penney, sup
ply.
Heath Springs-D A Phillips.
.Jordan-W A Belts
Kershaw-R c McRoy.
Lyncbburg-J W Humber.
Maunlog-P B Wells
New Zioo-G r Whitaker.
Oswegc-J H Tbacker
Paoksville-S D Bailey, supply.
Ricbland-A + Berry
Sau.ee-A T Duolap
Smish7ille-W C Smith.
Sum,er-Sum1er Sta'ioc, J A Clif
ton, Magnolia Street, W A Kelly.
Wa,e-ee-R Z Mood.
WeSgef.:5-Geo II Pooser.
Secretary Of Eiuca,lop-J W K:lgo
When the stomach IS .irec ou; II must 5sve
:es,. but vi can't live without food. kodol
Dyspepsia Cure s'dses,s what you eat' SO
that you can eat all the good food you want
while it is restoring the digestive organs to
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-05

Wee Nee, Dec 3
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-03
cadets FIGHT
TERRIFIC FLAMES
Destructive Fire at Poly
tecll1llC Institute.
EzsIlR6UDED IN ICE. e:
For Two Hours in Bitter Cold and
Fierce Winds
THEY BATTLE WITH THE FIRE.
The onccs OF the President. Cont
mandant and Experiment. Station
Burned to the Ground Irrcpa-
r,,bte loss Of Many yalu-
able Papers-stcels Safe
7 Stood the Heat.
I I
THEY BATTLE WITH THE FIRE.

CTfRrSTI4sNSBURG. VA, Feb. 2.-Spec-
ial-Tne building used as offices of Presi-
dent, commandment and experiment
station OF the virginin Polytechnic Insu-
tute at :Blacksburg. was destroyed by tire
at o'clock this morning. All the
vouchers of the Treasurer and other vai-
liable papers except few in the safe
were destroyed.
1t was a large stone building and con-
sdered safe. The fire originated in the
upper story. but the cause is not known.
1t was covered by insurance, but the loss
of the valuable papers is irreparable.
A GOOD SAFE.
The steel safe with insurance and other
valuable papers and about LOCO In money
was gotten out of the debris about noon
to-day and every thing IN IL found in good
condition.
The secretary of the faculty. who sleeps
in the building, was awakened by the
smoke and gave the alarm and the entire
corps of cadets rushed to the scene, but
despite their heroic efforts for two long
hours in the bitter cold and fierce winds
the fire was beyond their control
CADETS FOUGHT NoRLy.
The battery in charge of the institute
hose department poured continuous
streams of water upon the flaming build
ing, but to no purpose. The falling water
was scattered hither and thither by the
furious wind and covered the cadets Im-
mediate!y freezing. but that did NOT
deter ror cause them to relinquish their
efforts. After the building. WAS destroyed
they returned tc their rooms encased In
a shroud Of ice And all praise be theirs,
though the building was lost
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-03
SUMMARY OF To-DAY's NEWS.
Local.

local
Employers liability bill passes the
House of Delegates
The Armitage Manufacturing plant
destroyed by fire. s5agst
Lieutenant w. Strother Smith hns
been ordered to leave the Tsigg ship
yard
Investigation of the Davis Shoe Com;
pans contract Completed.
Chamber of Commerce declares in
!: favor Of the proposed air line to wash
inston.
State.
"A company to operate the old zinc
mines on the Roanoke and Southern
railroad.
The Virginia Polytechnic cadets fight
destructive fire for two hours In pierc-s
ing cold and are covered with Ice. Builef-
ings burned and irreparable loss OF
papers. =
Ships In Chesapeake bay nearly de-
stroyesi by water spouts
Mrs w M.s5Jolly loses her dwelling
In DInwiddie. with AL its contents. oy
:. NDr. a. Nash Johnson's election q very98
quiet affair. ~
General
Physicians give some hope of Goehefs
u.1.1 .Presidenr Mckinley refuses Taylor,s
n annenI for Federal intsrferenee.
Senator PeetiSrew prevented from dis
cussing Philippines on O point OF o-def,
4 Foreign.
q re- moving toward the Tngeln In force.
which Is confirmatory OF theory shaxs
Fs,,tiers il making another attack
III 4 is rumored that Robs has cahlett
for 900 more men
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-03
BURGHERS MOVING
TOWARD TUGELA
This is Flashed From Ladysmith and
Bears Out Other Signs That Butler
Purposes an Attack.

LONDON, Feb. 81 a. M.-HclioSrams
flashed from Ladysmith three days ago
say that the Boer investment lines then
were thinning and that the Burghers We're
moving in force toward the Tugcla indi-
eating that a collision was expected
there. This intelligence bears out o-her
signs that General Butler purposed a
fresh attack.
The War Office continues to reveal moth
ing that has happened in Natal. With
out exception the military critics regard
with dismay the prospect of Il renewal of
the assaults unless General Butler las lee
heavily reinforced. and there is nothing
to indicate that this is the case.
Lord kitchenere has been travelling
from army TO army in NOrt&crn Cape
Colony, and General French, by instruc-
ton is now in Cape Town, consulting with
Lord Roberts Large engineering con-
structions are proceeding at Modder
River, suggesting that Lord Methuens
fortified camp has been selected as the
base from which 10 invade the Free State.
Numerous sidings. platforms and -srarc-
houses are being built and permanent
railroad bridge. is well advanced
German stratcGists assert that the topo-
Sraphy of the country would make in
vasion easier from Kimberley and the
district northward than from Che more
CAPTURED $50 BOERS
LONDON, Feb. 2.-Dispatches from sew
eral points in South Africa merely tell
of desultory shell firing and the move
menls Of patrols through Cape Town and
mention Il rumor that General French
has captured 500 Beers, where and when
not being announced.
Sensational rumors are current that
the militia ballot act will be
put in force February -1Ith, ana
that General Lord Roberts, the COM
mandef-in-chief of the British forces in
South Africa. has cabled for $1,000 addi-
tional men, which. it is added. the Gov
ernment has promised 10 give him, send
ing 10000 militia and volunteers ard
10000 militia reserves.
1t is also said that the volunteers will
be mob!lized forthwith. 1t is even as
serted to-day that the Cabinet has spe-
cially dealt with these matters The mi
litia ballot act makes every unmarried
man between eighteen and thirty years
of age liable to serve for five years.
Tho Gazette this evening says it is the
Queens intention to confer the Victoria
Gross on Captains Congrave and Reed.
Lieutenant Roberts and Corporal Nurse,
for their attempts to save the guns at
the battle Of Colenso.
TOOK THE FLAGS.
SLONENZOI MARQUEE, Thursday, web.
Ia dispatch from Gaberones, dated jan
.uary 23d. describing reconnaissance of
some of Colonel Plumer's forces around
the Boer Laagers ssouthward. seems to dis
pose of the story that Mafeking has been
relieved.
On that date the Rhodesians captured
two Trapsyaal flags and drove off the
Boer eu.posts before returning to Gabe-
rones
CAPE TOWN. Eel 2.-The Supreme
Court has decided to make no order OF
contiscation in the case of the steamship
Mashona. at present. in order to allow
her owners to- show within two weeks.