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ceived last night. Il had been trans
mitted to him 10 the Chinese foreign
Office cipher aud its translation and pre-
paratioo for submission to the depart.
ment Of state had occupied much of the
night
Minister WI remained With Secre.
,ary Adee for three quarse:s of an hour
discussing tae terms Of the edicit and
the probable response to it of this
government Shortly before Minister
WI left the department. Secretary OF
War Root joioed the two diplomats,
but remained only long eooug b to ob
tain copy of the edi0s and discuss it
briefly With the Chinese minister.
Minister WI expressed the belief
tbas the edics presented means of peace-
ful adjustment Of the present trouble
aud that the request OF the Chinese gov
eromeos tor cecessation of hostllities
pending peace negotiations was entirely
reasonable.
Immediately upon the conclusion of
the conference the text of the edlct,
together With the details of the call OF
Minister Wu was communicated to
President Mckinley at Canton.
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American Losses
Exceptionally Heavy

London, Aug ID, 8 so m-The
British consul at Canton. says The
Daily Telegraph's correspondent
there, has received the following
message. dated Aug 6, from Sir
Claude Macdonald. British minister
in Pekin:
"Our situation here is desperate.
In ten days our food supply will be
at an end. Uuless we sre relieved a
general massacre is probable
1.-The Chinese offer to escort to
Tien Tsin, but. remembering Gavin
pore, we refuse the offer There are
over zoo European women and chill
dren in this legation .
The Shanghai correspondent Of
The Daily Express, wiring yesterday,
says:
..Tbe allies at noon Saturday were
within 20 miles of Pekin :"
As Gen Chafee's report, which is
the only satheptic news received
here regarding the advance. located
the international forces about 40
miles from Pekin on Friday, it seema
probable that this Shanghai report is
optimistic 1t is scarcely likely that
the allies could advance 20 miles in
az many hours
Yang Tsun dispatch. dated Aug I,
giving details regarding the capture
Of that place, says:
"rhe Russian aud French he'd the
left. the British the left center, the
Americans the right center and the
japanese the extreme right. The
British aud Americans advanced or
the village at rapid rate for 5000
Yards under severe shell and riffs
FIRE The Russians opened and the
British American advance became
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4, Hung Chang Empowered
to Open Negotiations.

Wsehiogton, Aug l2-1udica.ious
Of the desire of China for peaceful
settlement of her present difficulties
have been multiplying for several days
Official evidence of that desire Was pre-
seesed TO tne department of state to
day Ii was in the form of an edics
promulgated by the emperor. Kwasg
H.u. appointing Earl Lii Hung Chang
q envoy pleniposeo:iary 20 negotiate
si,h the powors for an immediate
cessation of bos,ilisies," ," pending solu-
sion of the problems which have grown
out of the ansi fore;gu uprising io the
empire Earl Ii is to &C. directly for
the emperor aud a fair inference is that
whatever terms of settlement be may
reach With the powers will be approved
By che imperial government.
During the day only one dispatch
that wa. made public reached any Of
the government departments from
China. A beiated message from Miu-
lister Cooger was trausn isted to the
var department. by Gen. Chaffee. 1:
expressed simply bis ability to hold
on" uoti. Geo. Chafee should come to
h;s relief All the powers OF this gov
ernmept will be exerted to get that re-
lief to him and the other imprisoned
legationers ct the earliest possible mo
meot
Minister WI was cd early caller at
the department of state. Shortly after
9 O'Clock be made ao engagement With
Acting Secretary Of State Adee to mee'
him at the department. at 1890.
Promptly at that hour the uiolster's
automobile stopped at the vest entrance
to the department and Mr. W. alishtsd
aud hurried to Secretary Adee's Office.
He presented to Mr. Adee copy of
the Imperial ed;ct which be bad re-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15
THE FIRST BABY.
It's Coming is Looked Forward to
With Both Joy and Fear and its
Safe Arrival is Hailed With
Pride and Delight by Ali.

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 20 become a mother delights
to think of the happiness in store for her
when the little one shall nestle upon her
breast and latterly she shall hear it lisp
the sweet and holy name, mother"
But her happy anticipation quickly van
ishes when she realizes the terrible pain
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-
tifc liniment-for 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 ee 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
first 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. 1t
will be sent free to any one who sends
their address to The Bradheld Regu-
lator Co.. Atlanta. ca.
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Brooker and Derham Want
ed to Fight.

Anderson, Aug 10 o-The meeting
today was we'll attended. At least
l 200 were present at the end Of the
speaking There came near being a
"scrap' but it was avoided Mr.
Brooker was talking about his record
and comparing it with Mr. Derham S
and while talking about Mg Derhsm S
father having held office under Scott
and Moses said something about
whether the people would rather
have hin CT the son of such men as
Scott and Moses or something on that
line Those on the stand were rot
paying particular attention, but MIR
Derham jumped up and making for
Mr. Brooker said "Do you mean to
insinuate % He said no more.
Chairman Breazeale and MIR Hood
jumped up and walked between the
two men Mr Brokers time was
up and Mr. Breazeale called time
Mr. Derham said be was not "vio
lent" but wanted to say that the
insinuation was uncalled for Mr.
Breazeale bad both candidates sit
down and there the matter ended
Mr. Derham came up with his fist
cllnched and as be approached MIR
Brooker got ready to meet him but
Mr. Breazeale ard NJ Hood stepped
between them and there the matter
ended
Mr. Brooker says he intended no
reflections and was oply replying to
the card circulated about him and he
was say ing in defense of bis position,
eff you were asked to vote for son
of Scott or Moses against me lie
went 20 further and says it was bis
purpose to explain when MIR Derham
arose there were evidences OF the
squall that was nipped
Senator Tlllman made very long
and very vigorous speech and bad an
overwhelming hand primary Josh
Ashley said he would not vote one
way or another and few prohibition
lists voted TiIlman whooped things
up pretty much as ueual and said he
had expressed no choice among the
candidates nor would be do 80.
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New York, August 11.-Death
reaped harvest today from New
York's humanity At least thirty
three persons died in this city aud
vicinity. thirty of them from prosfra
ton and three children FROM falling
from 6re escapes 90 which they had
crowded to get some relief from the
torturing heat. Forecas;er Emery
said today that it surpassed 10 the
aggregate the record OF the 1896 hot
spell.
Rome. August king Victor
Emmaoucl II took the formal con
stito,iona! oath today before Parlia
mens Tic Secate caaube was drap
ed With mourning. the benches and
tribuoes being covered With black
furnishings. bordered with silver.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

Yesterday morning Mr. uokefer of
the McIlvaip. Uukefer company, re
gently awarded the contract for -
completion of the State house. left Toe
oi,y for Pittsburg In bis pocket he
carried the original of the cootract be-
,weco his compaoy and the State capl-
tol commission. Mr. Unkefer will nov
get tho signatures of his copartner'.
prepare bis bood and return here
Ijpoo bis arrival the commission will be
called in extra session to consider snd
approve the bond for $4,000, snd
then the actual work 1lIl begin 1t
once.-The State.
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!, for positions. eliminating in a

race for positions. eliminating IN q
brilliant charge
..The heaviest loss of the day was
sustained by the Americans, the
Fourteenth infantry having nine
killed, 62 wounded and several miss
ing. The Bengal Lancers unsuccess
fully attempted to cut off the Chinese
retreat "
Another Yang Tsun special says:
"Owing to a mistake. British and
Russian guns shelled the Fourteenth
United States infantry during the
night, wounding 10 -
Commenting upon this occurrence,
the Standard says:
cit is melancholy to learn that the
losses of the Americans, who seem
to have borne themselves with con-
spicuous gallantry, were Increased
by a deplorable 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 obtalnable
without single commander and a
general staff
Official advices from Yokohama,
dated yesterday, say that the allies
propose to advance on Aug ! to Nan
Tsi Tsuo, between Yang Tsun and
WI Sing The Japanese suffered no
casualties at Yang Tsuu. bot the
official reports say they had 800 at
Pie Tsang
The Daily Mails St Petersburg
correspondent declares that the tax
ing of Aigun has sealed the fate OF
the rising in northeastern Manchurla
he adds:
.'No prisoners were taken by the
Russians Wholesale massacre yes
the order of the day 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
apce with the recommendations OF
the peace conference, none being
explosive or expanding. The drain
cf China and South Africa upon
England's stores is so great that
every private firm has been enlisted
to help the government supply the
demand and ,o restore the reserve,
which is much below par Ali the
great ammunition frns are working
night and day in their efforts to meet
the government wishes
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Message From Gen Chafet
Tells of Continued Ad-
vance.

Washington. Aug 13.-The Amerl'
can commander iu Chios. in dispatch
of lust three words. received at the war
department late this afternoon, sent q
thrill of exultation and expectancy
throughout officials quarters by ao
uounoiug his arrival at Ho 81 WI, ooly
SO miles from Pekin, last Thursday.
The last heard from him before this
was q. Yang Tsue. which had been
captured after hard fight. and word
of his movements since then had been
eagerly awaited Thursday be was Is
uiles beyond Yang Tsun. Lang
Fang, the place where sbe ill-fa,ed
Seymour expedition met its fate and
turned back. had been left beaiod
The battle of Yang Tsuo vas fought on
the 9th, and the advance to Ho ST Wa
vas accomplished on the 9;h--a march
ef Is miles 10 three days. ibis was
fou7 days age, aad at the same rate Of
progress, Casfee IS even now fs'Fle
wi,h,n s,rikiug distance OF tae walls OF
Pekin. It vas co0sum ma.loo wDicn
she var department had awaited calm
ly, aad stirring as the oews was ioat
the American force was ncw neariDg g
the gates OF the imperial city, Secre.
;arJ Root aud Adjs. Gen. Cor5lo
evinced DO surprise, as it accorded With
calculations, although the advance has
oeeu more rapid than was expected.
The dispatch from Chaffee. convey
ing SO much in so few words, is as
soilows
Cbefoo, Aug. I.
Adjutaot General, Washington
Arrived Hospiwu (Ho 81 Wu)
yesterday. Caafee.
Word of the advance soon spread
tbroughoas official quarters 10 the
enthusiasm Of the moment report got
about shat this was the day for the
actual arrival ct Pekin. Bus the var
department had cot a word of the a6-
vance beyond Ho ST Wu 1t was
deemed hardly likely that the march 10
Pekiu could have been made siOce last
Thursday. At the rate of progress,
six miles day. made from Yang Tsuo
to Ro 81 WI, about "a miles would
have been covered 10 the last four days,
aud up to today This would still
leave the international forces nine
miles from Pekin
Viewed from any standpoint, the ad.
vance to Ho 81 Va was of the utmost
importance not only s,rategically. but
also 10 showing that commuuicatioo
vas open back to Chefoo, that the e1
pected opposition from Chinese hordes
had not been sufficient to prevent the
steady forward movement. and 10 the
Influence it would exert upon the Chi
nese government.
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To Train Nurses.

Benedict college next season will
institute new department, it being a
training school for nurses for colored
girls. Girls Is years of age who CAP
pass 40 examination 10 readiog. writ
log. spelling. addition. subtraction.
multiplication aud division. may be
admitted. The course will be three
years and the charge will be IS per
month. This department will be under
the direction of Dr. Matilda A Evans.
practicing physician of Columbis. The
State.
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NEWS ITEMS.

Paris. Aug 12.-Duripg mauoue.
vers of the French feet of Cape St
Vincent last night collision occurred
between the fret class battlesbip Bren.
Gus, flying the flag of Vice Admiral
Fournier, commaoder of the feet, and
the torpedo boat destroyer France
The Franco sank Immediately The
accident vas due to the fact that the
France turned to the right when
ordered to the left.
Details thus far received are very
meagre, bat only small port'oo Of
the crew, consisting Of four officers aud
Sc mec we're saved. 1t IS believed
that no fewer than so were lost. Great
anxiety is felt here.
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STOP DETERMINATIONS


Freight rates should be regulated as 10:
Encourage f;uit erowere, truch farmers ac5
gamers, AID enaoie them 10 cifar their p.o-
ducts On TIE market on eccel tefr7 With any
State
Ioduce manufacturers o; ali kinds 10 locate
10 this State end enable them 10 oher their
rroduc:s o. the r1erket Or equal terns With
coy State
Eosbl cotton mills il this State to buy
on ao7 market IN this Sia,e
Give cotton nils the cest rates for ship
Ping their products
Enao.e wholesale merchants 10 this State
10 compete with wholesale merchants io ad-
join pg States
Make Charleston, Port Royal and George
town import and export cities on al equal
footing With y ilningtoo aod Savanoah.
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hereby announce n, selr candidate for
the Office of Coroner of Samter County sab
ject to the result of the Democratic primary
sm acquainted With the duties Of the once
and If elected will faithfully and efficiently
perform them The support and iDhneoce OF
the Democrats of the county is solicited and
will be appreciated Respectfully,
THOMAS ~ JONES.
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Believing that the acquaintance of the,
present incumbent, J. EDWIN REMBERT.
with the duties of the cfice, the various
teachers, trustees and needs of the several
communities of the county qualify him fo-
the cfice Of County Superintendent of Edu-
cation, and that he is heartily interested in
the duties thereof, We nominate him for re-,
election, subject to the action of the Demo
cratic Primary. MANY VOTERS.
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Nh D. AOSES, who has so efficiently
filled the position of Coroner during the past
four years ia hereby dominated for re.e:ec'
tiou, subject to the Democratic primary. He
will receive the hearty support of
NAVY VOTERS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

The friends of HARRY ". SCARBOR.
OUCH would respectfully present his pame
10 the Democratic votsfo of Sumter county a.
tie approaching primary as being suitable
nan for SaeriG Of Sumter county, feeling
assured that be vii! De acceptable TO the ec-
tire people
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

Gentlemen: want to be elected to tie
office of Clerk of the Court for Sumter Coun-
~ No one has asked ne to be candidate
II greas they just didn't think OF it). |
trust, however. you will no: forget NE ct tie
Democratic primary election, which will SET
tie the question, who shall be clerk as far es
am cooceraed Coping to be yours at ire
primary, / an
Very respectfully,
J. w. DENNIS.
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FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-.
TIVES.

Believiog that MR. M YOUNG baa
served the people of Sumter County efficient
-, duriae the past tern, we suggest Dim
as candidate for reelection 10 the House OF
Representatives ct ;ae coming pFi~arv
RATION CREEK
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FOR sHERIFF.

The friends of Deputy Sheriff JAMES Z.
GA1LLARD taae pleasure 10 nominating
him for Sheriff Of Sumter County, sutject &c
the action of the Democratic primary His
louk and efficient service as Deputy Sheriff:
his faithful discharge of every duty devoiv
ing upon him and his thorough familiarity
with every detail necessary to the prope-
administration OF the sheriff's ofice qualify
him for the position.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

TIE voters Of Sumter county are asked ,o
support for sheriff William Il Eppersop.
true end t:ied D9Eocrat. man who wss Z
galla1t Confederate soldier and served !ou-
years in ;be ranks Heis competent and wi.
faithfully discharge the duties of the Office
if elected COMRADES.
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FOR co. SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION.

The friepds OF Prof. W. P. BASKIN.
having knowledge of bis thorough compe-
tercy to fill the position, hereby announce
him as candidate for County Snperintend-
ent of Education, SUBJECT TO the action of tbs
Democratic primary
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

DE DURANT,s anpounced by his friends
as a suitable person to represent Sumter
County 10 the House of Representative. His
candidacy ,s SUBJECT 10 the action OF ths
Democratic primary.
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l hereby announce ny self candidate for
the House of Representatives. subject 30 the
action Of the Democratic primary.
THOS G. MCLEOD.
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THOMAS B FRASER, JR., is hereby an
nounced az a candidate for the House OF
representative subject TO the acton OF The
Democratic primaries.
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CANDIDATES.
". D. Mayaeld, Columbia, S. C., can
didate fer Railroad Commissioner
POSITION.

TIE Coumissoaars should be paid by the
State instead of BY the raiirosas, and the
term of offce should oe reduced from SIX TO
TWO years.
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en- a candidate before the Democratic
primary fer mea Der to The Eonse OF Hep7e-
sentatiyes. ALTAMONT MOSES.
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Thanking the Democratic voters of Sumter
County for the liberal support given me 10
'be past, aod pledgiug myself to abide the
action OF the primary, respectfully an
rouuce myeelf candidate for reelection 10
the House Of representatives,
]. HARVEY WILSON.
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CLERK OF COURT.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for re- election to the Office of Clerk OF Court,
subject TO tie action of the Democratic
primary SHEPARD NASH.
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FOR MAGISTRATE.

! announce nyeet as candidate for the
Office OF Magistrate at Sumter, (Msgieteria:
Diatrict, No. l, and solicit the votes of the
said district. R. J. BLAND.
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Sla,ipgtop, Pa, Aug II Eleven
persons were instantly killed aud IL
others, several of whom will die. we're
seriously iojared tonight 10 q grade
crossing accident three miles cast of
this city, by passenger train on the
Lehigb aod New Eoglapd railroad
crashing ibto an omnibus containing 20
persons All the dead and injured
were 10 the omnibus, and but three
escaped unipjured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-15

Richmond. Va, August II Prof
Charles F VenabIe. for many years
professor and for the past five years
professor of mathematics at the Uoiver.
sity of Virginia, died today at his home
10 Charlottesville. He vas one of the
most distinguished educators 10 the
South. the author of several text books
ADD dcriug the war between the States
served With distinction on the staff Of
Gen r E Lee
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lam capi,da,e in the ceming primary,
W. W R. o PURDY.
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CANDIDATES.
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR,

hereby announce myself candidate 70:
re election to the Office of County Supervisor
of Sumter County. subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary, and pledge myself
to support the nominees of the Democratic
party. MARION DOkN.
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FOR CONGRESS.

Hox. WV. STOKES is hereby announced
az q canJidate for reelection to Congress IN
the Seventh district, subject TO the Demo
cratic primary.
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Mr.. FREAN MELLETT is nominated fo-
County Supervisor, subject to the result o.
the Democratic primary He is competent
man for the position. Democrat who de-
serves the support of toe party, and if be is
elected will render faithful and valuable
services DEMOCRAT.
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To my friends wbo 80 nobly supported ae
before and the public generally: wish te
announce myself candidate for the Office oc
County Supervisor, promising to stand b7
tee action Of the Democratic primary.
Respectfully,
Mcb l0* ". H Scale.
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FOR CORONER.

Mr. E1tor: You will please announce
SAMUEL F. FLOWERS a candidate for
Coroner for Sumter County aud oblige
HIS FRIENDS.
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FOR AUDITOR.

FOR AUDITOR.
Believing T " LEE 10 be fully qualified
TO discharge the duties of the Office OF Audi
tor. we place him in domination for said
Office. before the Democratic voters. AT the
ensuing primary election. FRlENDo-
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announce myself Candidate for ie-elec'
ton as Auditor Of Sumter County, subject 10
the result of the democratic primary.
Respectfully.
DIGGS WILDER.