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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31

Elmir., N. Y.,. Oct 20 For the
6rst time 10 New York State and in
the home of the Democratic candidate
for governor, Theodore Roosevelt vas
assaulted ons the streets of Elmire
tonigh. 90 his way to the places Of
meeting. He was in carriage With
ex-senator Fsssett. and 1t several
points along the route was pelted With
eggs aod vegetables aud greeted With
the viless epi;se,s He sas in digoia-
ed silence while the police looked on
qoiesceo.ly. The eaupaigs club from
Corning Was also assaulted personally
aud a bitter fight eusued. 10 the
places Of meeting the governor had 90
Interruptions After it was over be
said /:
'Is vas nasty conduct, the conduct
of hoodlums.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31
THANKSGIVING DAY.
The President Issues the
Usual Proclamation Nam
ing November 29th.
Washington, Oot 29.-Tbe state
department today issued the following ::
By the president of the United States
of Americs
A PROCLAMATION.

4 PROCLAM
1, has pleased the Almighty God to
bripe our nation in safety and honor
through another year The works of
religion and charity have everywhere
been mspife.t. Oar country throug b
all It's extent has been blessed With
abundant harvests. Labor md the
ere.. industries Of the people have
prospered beyond all preoedenss Our
com meroe has spread over the world.
Our power aud influences 10 the cause
of freedom and enlighteoneet have
extended over distap. seas and lsuds.
The lives of our official representatives.
aud many of our people IN Chin. have
been marvelously preserved. We have
beeo generally exempt from pe'tl'eucs
aod other great oalamisies, and even the
tragic visitation which o'ersbelmed
the city Of Galveston made evident the
sentiments of .ynpasby sud Christian
charity BY virsure of which We a'e one
united people
Nov therefore, I William McKio-
ley, president of the Uoi.ed States, do
hereby appoint aud ses apart Thursday
the Goth Of November next. TO be
observed by all the people Of the United
States. At home aud abroad, as day of
Thanksgiving anu praise to him Who
holds the nations IN the hollow OF His
Hand.
recommend that they gs.her 10
their several places Of worship and
devoutly give Him thanks for the pros,
perity wherewish He has endowed as,
70: seed time and harvest, for the valor,
devotion aod humanity Of our armies
and navies aud for all His benefit to Us
as individuals sud as nation and that
they buubly pray for the continuance
of His divine favor. for concord and
amit7 With other nations, and for
righteousness aod peaco in all oar
ways.
Ip witness I have hereunso Get nv
hand and caused the seal Of the United
States to be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington this
29th day of October. in the year OF Our
Lord, one Thousand nine hundred. and
of the Independence of the United
ssasos, the one hundred aod twenty
fifth
(SeaD Wlll''m Mckinley.
By the President
John Hay, Secretary of s,sse.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31

The Time. republishes toe card OF
Lieut. Gov elect j. H Tiilman 10 aooth.
or eolumo sod the comments of The
State thereon Il is unsatisfactory. Il
leaves the whole matter open. While
xc conclude that the assertion that the
honorable gentlemen was tried under
an assumed name is not correct, but We
are still lefs under the very mortifylng
;nnresaioo that the man in whom the
neoole of the State have reposed SO
o,ea. 90. .ddeoce sud booor is not so
careful about protecting bis ovn honor
or sha, of the people entrusted to him
Times
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31
AIyord Arrested at Last.
He Had Been in Boston Since
Wednesday Morning TAX
ing Life Easy.

Boston, Oct. % &C L Alvord,
Jr, the absconding note teller Of the
First National bank in New York
city, who is charged with stealing
100000 from the bank, was arrest
ed here this afternoon by Chief Wm.
B Watts of this city and Detective
Armstrong of New York in an ordi.
nary lodging house at the corner of
West Newton street aud Burlington
avenue
When arrested Alvord, VINO knew
Detective Armstrong, stated he was
glad the suspense was ended, aud
was willing to go back to New York
without papers. BE sat down on the
bed ssd smoked cigar, and was
only dressed in his underclothes at
the time. he afterwsrd dressed
quickly, sod packing few under
clothes in bag. stated be was ready
to go A hack was called and he
was driven to police headquarters,
and, after being measured and photo
graphed under the Bertilon system,
was taken to New York ca the 5
O'Clock train.
Chief Inspector Watts, in an inter-
view, stated that the department was
first Informed that Alvord was in this
city last Wednesday, when Henry
Alexander of Denver, Col, tele
phoned that he had seen Alvord in
the Hotel Toursino BE stated that
he knew bin well, had done busi-
ness with him and described him per-
fectly. This information Was wired
to Capt McClusky of New York, who
Immediately sent Detective Dinker
here to identify him.
From information brought to Chief
Watts, be and Detective Armstrong
went to a boarding house in the
Backbay. They went up 10 back
room on the first floor and found the
door locked. On gaining admittaDce.
Inspector Armstrong identified Al
word, WHO see Led greatly relieved
that Armstroug had arrested him, and
said as much.
During his stay at police head.
quarters Alvord told Chief Watts
that he bad not seen his wife for two
weeks, although prior to that time he
had told her of his financial circum-
stances and asked her if be should
kill himself or face it out, and she
told him to face it ont. He stated
that he had Bot been near Mount
Vernon, but that be left New York
last Tuesday at midnight and arrived
in Boston Wednesday morning
When asked what he had done
with the money be said:
"Well, 100000 is whole lot of
money, but it goes easy
In referring to horse races, be said
he had backed horses but never on
race tracks, and had owned fact
horses himself. he said he had llv-
ed his life and had taken life to its
full at the rate of $4,000 year or
more. He said be would not make
any fight. would throw up his hand,
take his sentence and after that was
over would ccme ont in tie world
again He said be knew be would
he nnabie 70 secure bail aud that he
had nothing with which to make re-
stitution
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31
CHANGES. ON THE SOUTH.
ERN.

Washington, Ocf. % Under exc
casive order No 80, there is to be
change in the organization of the
operating department of the Southern
railway to take effect Nov l. 1900
The order provides that the third
vice president and general manager
shall be assisted by an assistant
general manager, a general superin.
tendent Of transportation, two general
superntendents, 6 superintendent of
motive power, an engineer of bridges
and buildings, and superintendent
of telegraph, aad that the assistant
general manager shall assist the third
vice presiden. aDd general manager.
especially 10 all matters pertaining to
maintenance of way and equipment,
aud in the direction OF new construc-
tion and improvements upon operated
lines
The following appointments are an
nounced to take effect Nov l: Wm
n Pedd!e, assistant general manager,
Washington, D c.; James 81 Bar
rest, general superintendent of traue
portation, Washington Joseph Il
Sands, general superintendent eastern
district, Salisbury, n. CD. A. Dod
son. general superintendent, western
district, Chattanooga, Tom and D
" Lumm. engineer Of bridges and
buildings. Washington
The order also abclisaes the Offices
of general superintendent of mainten
aDce. assistant general superintendent
of maintenance. assistant general 80
perintendent and superintendent of
track, bridges and buildings
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31
Smallpox at Gray Court.

Gov McSweeaey yesterday received
the following from 8 Laurens County
towo:
Gray Court. 8 c., O.t 20
Gov McSweeuey, Columbia. s c:
Eleveo cases smallpox 10 my prae
tice. Please send expert Answer
A L Christopher, NJ D
The governor at once wired as follows
to DR. James Evans:
..Dr A ] Christopher, Gray Court.
reports eleven eases smallpox and
desires expert sent P'esse give prompt
attention"
He alro sent Dr. Christopher the fol,
10 sing:
Have wired secretary state board Of
health 10 regard to smallpox repor:sd
By you The State, Oos 80.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31
Another Report
Suicide.

Waebiogtop, Oos 277.-From an
Independent source Secretary Hay has
received coo6tmatory evidence of the
reported suicide of Yu Hsiaog, the
fsoatical governor Of the province OF
Sbau 81, whose punishment was de.
mauded by the powers for the massacre
Of large pumber Of missionaries.
This message came FROM Special Con.
missioner Rock hill. rs follow:
Shanghai, Oct 90. 1900.
Have reliable information to the
effect that Yu Hsi.na committed
suicide. Rockh,ll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31
TheeHNaf in the Philippines.
DFsERTER HOLDS RANK
OF GENERAL AND is
OUR BITTEREST
FOE.

Man;ls, Oct 28.-While scouting
scar Loco q detachment of the Tven-
tiesh aud Twepsy-eigbth regiments
uader Capt Beigler, we're attacked by
400 insurgents armed with rifles under
the command Of . white man. whose
aasionalisy is BOT koovs to the Anerl-
e.as The insurgents for tbs most part
we're iosreuched.
After 40 heroic fight Capt Beigles
Grove of the enemy, killing uore than
rs. The sghs lasted for two hours.
Capt Beigler aud three privstes were
sl,ghtly sounded snd two OF the Amer.
icans we're killed.
An engagement took place Oot -
between desaehments Of the Third cav
sl,y aud the Thirsy-sbird volunteer in-
f.otry. numbering 60. and force OF
insurgents including 400 rife sod
1000 boloneo. The fighting Was
desperate. Finally sader pressure OF
overwhelming numbers, the Amerleana
we're compelled to retire on Nsrviean.
Lisus George L FeSiger aud four
priv.ses we're killed. nine we're wound
ed sud four are missing. Twenty moe
horses are missing
A number Of sesmsters we're cap
sared by the insurgents but we're sub
eeouensly released The enemy's loss
is estimated at 150
A civilian launch, towing barge
loaded With merchandise near Araya:
Was attacked by force of $50 insus-
gents under David Fagin, deserser
from the Twenty fourth iufantry. The
Auerioan troops on hearing the firing.
.uroed ous ia force before the boat
coald be looted and recaptured it.
Rsgiu, who bolds the rank of general
among the insurgents, has sWoro spe-
ciai eumisy toward his former company.
OF the 20 men he captured moath
ago seven have returned One vas
killed ia fight, his body being horrl-
bly, motils,ed Faein sends messages
to his former comrades threatening
them With violence if they become his
prisoners It Was Fagin's men who
captured Lieut. Alstaetter, who is still
prisoner.
Reports from Gen Youug's district
show !. daily increase of insurgents
there. owing to the fact that recruits
are going thirher from the towns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31
PRINCE VI AND YING
MEN.

Losdop. Oe. 29-Dr Morrison, wir-
ing 70 The Times from Pekin today.
under date Of Oct 26. says
s'The foreign miners in conference
today decided to add the names OF
Prince Vi and Yien Men to those Of
the seven officials whose execution
France has demanded.
s.Is is said that the commander OF
the allied troops at Pao Ting Fu has
arrested she provincial treasurer. who
was chiefly responsible for the i'll treat
uens of the rescued mission aries"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31

Tiep Tsio, Friday, Oct 26 -Iofor-
nation has bceo received from japanese
aources that the Empress Dowsger is
seriously i'll at Tai Ghueo Fu. and that
the mos, prouioeo. physic,aos in the
emni,e has been called to attend ber.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31
Population of United States
VIII Be Announced the
Coming Week

Washington, Oct II The work Of
counting the inhabitants of the United
States was practically completed BY The
census bureau today and next weak
Director Merriam Will announce the
population of che country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31
GARD FROM COL.
J. 4. TILLMAN.
Furnishing Evidences That
He Has Never Been Before
Recorder in Augusta.

Edi.o. The State.
10 recent issue of your newspaper
you had an edi.orisl quoting and CON.
meutine upon 40 article which appeared
10 the Florence Times. I you'd hsve
piyeo earlier attention to the matter,
bus have been upvell hand you
under sbis cover letter from the
reoorde, of the city of Augusta which
/ ask that you publish. also request
sbosa newspapers that have referred to
your editorial to also copy same.
Very truly.
James 81 Tillmaa.
Edee6eld. Oos 27. 1900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31

The deteyuipa,ion OF Gel Ellison S.
Keitt TO euppors Mckiolcy leaves q
feartully big boieslo the Democracy Of
New berry county. We wonder if Lit
tie Mountain would suffice to gil it y
State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31

October 20, 1900.
Hon James a Tillman, Edgefeld S c..
nv Dear Sir !: 10 reply to your in-
ouiry Of recent date. beg to say that.
as recorder Of the city Of Augusta. |
havenever tried you for any ofeose
whatever, either under your own name
or an assumed name. The statement
TO the contrary cootaioed in the Flor.
euce Times aud quoted in the Columbia
State, which you send me, is absolutely
untrue.
Very Truly,
E B. Baxter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-31
Land Surveying.

WILL GIVE prompt attention to s'l
calls far surveyice and plating lands.
= BANKS H BOYKIN,
o.,,o-o Cstchall. S G.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01
The MASQUERADE at BrueQoer's hall last

The masquerade ut Bruegaer's hall last
Thursday evening was q grand success.
The masksrs began to arrive early and
amused the large crowd OF fspectators in
the gallery. with their antics and by
their actions until The grand march, at
about 8 O'Clock. There were about a
hundred maskers. young, and DID,. rich
and poor. large and small. and they all
joined IN the dances that followed and
danced with each other, without any re-
ference to rank, age, or sex. The effect
Of the many mixed costumes was inter
esting, glsteriuq aud bright and one that
pleased the spectators. There were
many beautiful costumes besides q great
mant that were not SO beautiful, many
good representation of carac.ers and
many that represented doubtful charac-
ters only. Among the bsst masks were
the "blind pig" represented by Tim
Murphy; the colored woman. represent
ed by James Sherry. This latter mask
caused the most surprise and laughter,
aud was the most comical Of any OF the
masks. At III o'clock came the un-
masking and there were many surprises
when peope found out "who was who. .
The dancing continued until about $3.50
q. m. Every one present declared
that the music, hall, floor and crowd
were good enough to let every one go
home satisfied with the good time they
had had.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01
DOES IT PAY TO BUY CHEAP

A cheap remedy for coughs and colds
is all right, but yon want something that
will relieve and cure the more severe
and dangerous results Of throat and lung
troubles. What shall you do? Go 10 y
warmer and more regular climate? Yes,
if possible; if not possible for you. then
in either case take the ONLY remedy that
has been introduced IN all civilized coun-
tries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German Syl.
up" 1t not only heals and stimulates
the tissues to destroy the germ disease,
but allays inflammation. causes easy ex-
pectoration, gives . good nights rest,
and cures the patient. Try ONE bottle.
Recommended many years by all drug.
Rists in the world. Sample bottles at the
Williston< Pharmacy, Williston. N. ID.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01

Miss Rhoda Scranton returned. on
Thursday morning last from a visit to
her mother and friends near st. Paul.
L. NJ. Marmon ard Thos. Even rep.
resent Grinnell in the court now being
held in this city.
Mr.. c. Schneider. for . long time one
Of the efficient clerks Of the Bruegger
Mercantile Co., left last evening for St..
Paul.
J. H. Nixon, the "blind pig spotter,"
has sojourned in the city the past week
in obedience to the behests of the
prohibs. .r
Copies of this paper may be found on
file at the office Of our Washington cor
respondent. E. 6. SigRers, 9lS F. Street,
N. W., Washington, D.FC.
DC. and Robert Stroud and Frank
! Ram, three of the stalwarts from Strond,
didn't lose thing by taking in the
masquerade last Thursday night.
Carl Kemna, the chief salesman Of
Hsdderich Bros. 4 Co.'s Big Store, has
gone east for the purpose of purchasing
spring stock Of goods for that frm.
W.O. Barstad. Hans Ba:stad, Alfred
Larson and John Severson were up from
Hotf1und this week in response to jurors
summons issued by our genial clerk Of
court.
A force Of Japs are employed at the
Great Northern round house in this city
The employment Of this class OF labor
does not meet with the appreciation Of
the general public.
VIM. Loushland, the sage of Nesson,
was appointed BY Judge Morgan fore
man Of the grand jury formed in this
county last Monday morning. IF justice
is not meted out to the yiolators 0: law,
it wont he "Old Bill' Louxhland's fault.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01

Rev. s. E. Ryan. the presiding elder
of this district, has been in the city dur.
ing the week, looking after the interests
!ths NJ. F.. Church. He filed Mr..
Smiths pulpit last Sunday morning and
evening, and preached to large audi
ences on those occasions.
Services in NJ. E. Church ne 1t Sunday
morning and evening. Subject for
morning sermon. "Ths Flexibilty and
Iufsxibility Of Christianity. In the
evening, advance of Christianity and
Personal Liberty" The choir will
sndeavor to furnish good music for both
services.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01

Mrs. +. A. Sharp "was pleasantly sur
prised last Tuesday evening, by about
forty Of her friends, who came loaded
down with baskets of Injuries and SEEM
ingly bent on having good time. Soon
after the arrival of the guests the two
front rooms were cleared for dancing,
and those who wished, tripped the light
fantastic, and the rest were accommodate :
ed with cards, after which luncheon was
served. and everyone joins in saying it
was the most enjoyable evening they
have spent for many moon.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01

Miss Myrtle Williams and her cousin
Edith, slipped into the city on the quiet
early last week and took their many
friends here by surprise when they
unmasked at the hall last Thursday
night. They had kept themselves hid
for two days previous to the dance, and
no one, save Mr.. and Mrs. Brownson
seem TO know of their presence in our
midst. But they are forgiven by their
friends for this little bit Of deception,
and warm and hearty welcome is ex-
tended them.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01
LOCAL ROUNDUP.

Louie Larson was up from Nesson
Monday.
Thos. Costello was up this week from
Grinnell.
H. A. and Art. Carey we're up from
Hoff1und this week.
James Mormon was Nesson atten-
dant at court this week.
The heaviest fall Of snow OF the season
made itself manifest last Saturday night.
Attorney D. B. Townsend Of Devils
Lake has been an attendant at the dis
trict court this week.
Geo. w. Irons came down from
Poplar, Mont, last Sunday on bcsiness
before our district court.
Ole Thorson and II. A. Nelson of
Kesson are among the jurors in atten-
dance At the present term OF court.
Ole HoH, the sedate and stately post
master and merchant OF Hoffiund, was
doing Jury duty in the city this week.
Miss Edith Mckay, eldest daughter of
Gee II. Mckay, came up from Nssson
MorGsy, and left the same evening for
Minot
The prisoner Curtis, charged with
homicide, vas brought here from Devils
Lake Sunday by Sheriff Costello and
Deputy Bell.
FOR SALE-House and lot on Gates
Avenue. Inquire Of
CopELANp:& OvERsoN.
Ernest Nelson returned from Winona.
Minn.,. .last-Saturday. Ernest has been
visiting his parents in the Gopher state
for the past Two months.
The cases of Billy Ford and "Step"
Davis in justice court last week, for
ylleesd violations OF prohibitory law,
we're dismissed, and the defendants are
now. of duty.
Judge Morgan, and his faithful stem
ographer, Charley E. Taylor, arrived in
the city on schedule time last Sunday
night, and we're on hand to open court
Monday morning.
"A social party was given at the home
,of Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Atterbsry near
the Tande school house last Thursday
evening, and general good time was
enjoved BY all present.
On Monday evening last party of
young people gathered at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Wagner, and very
enjoyable evening was spent. The time
was whiled away in dancing. games, and
other amusements.
T. R. Forbes is doing Jury duty this
week. The Graphic. is requested to
return him 10 Buford as soonns we are
through with his services. All right,
boys; but Tom is too jolly a fellow for
us to par. company with so soon.
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Notice..

Notice is hereby given, that special
meeting of the board of county commits.
day March 2nd. 1900, for the purpose
Of liquidating any obligations that
may be contracted during the approach
ing term Of the district court, and any
other business that may come before
the board. II. V. SMlTiI,
Co. Auditor
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01

Attorney General John F. Cowan
came in from the east last Tuesday
morning, to assist in the Bruegger.
GIuyas case. General Cowan is one Of
the old standbys OF this section of the
state, and his friends in this city were
glad to meet him. This was the Gen.
erals irst visit to Williston, and he sx-
pressed himself ag.eeab!y surprised to
find such a tlourishing community in
this far-awsy corner Of the state.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01
The little band Of sheep owned bv MI

The little band Of sheep owned by Mr.:
w. Loughland at Nesson. has already
began to develop its fruitfulnsss. Every
eve, save one, has given birth to twin
lambs, and what's the most surprising is,
everyone Of them is in fourishing con :
dition. The season is early we admit.
but Mr.. Loughand gives his flock tho
the very best of care. and this accounts
for the milk in the cocoanut." Some
OF these sheep last year shesred us high
as l44 s.of wool, while the bucks yielded
1G! pounds.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01
Congregational services March

Congregational services March 4.
Preaching, IL a. m. Subject: "A
Fruitful Bunch" John 15:4-5. Sun
day School 3 A. NJ. Y. S. G. Il.
meeting.7 P. NJ. Subject. "How God
Pays Men," Math. 1890; 26:l-l6.
Preaching7:45 P. NJ. Subject, Man."
Ps. S;415. (Second sermon OF the series.)
Prayer meeting Wed. 7th inst. 8 P. NJ.
Subject. Shaping Conduct by Truth"
Ps. 25:1.l0; Heb. Alb; l John 3:lO-
"a. Divine truth revealed for this pur-
pose. 1t enlightens. warns, stimulates,
guides. All are cordially invited to
attend all tho services.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1900-03-01

st. Paul, Febl 13.-.General Passenger
Agent Fee Is preparing toeoaicially IN.
nounce that not latey'th April next
the Northorn Pacific wilt5sduce its one
way passenger tariff inr1orth Dakota. TO
three cents a mile-thus putting North
Dakota on tho same basis % Minnesota.
This action Is entirely Voluntarily o.
the part oiitLe N. P. and 10 splendid
+rlbuite TO the people Of North Dakota.
because ofincrsased travel on this line
tho local business being larger thaa
ever before.
1t 10 Independent and without con-
sultation with other lines.