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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-05-03
Odd Fellowship.

Sank Centre Lodge No. "a, assisted
by Crescent Encampment No. Il, Val
uaraiso Rebekah Lodge No. 80, cele
brated the Slst anniversary with ap'
nropriate exercises in the Auditorium.
The exercises were most enjoyable.
All Odd Fellows and their famil es
were invited.
c. M. Sprague presided, called the
Noble Grand of Subordinate Lodge,
Chief Patriarch OF Crescent Encamp-
ment. Noble Graad of the Rebekah
Lodge, President of the Rebekah AS
sembley, the Representative to the
Sovereign Lodge, and the Sank Gen.
tire Lodges first Noble Grand, A. M.
Stiles; First Yice-Grand, S. Beidle-
man: First Treasurer, s. A. Irish, to
take seats on the stage. The last
three named not being present their
chairs remained vacant during the
evening.
The object of the meeting was briefly
stated by the chair and an elaborate
musical and literary program fol-
lowed.
M. G. Kelsey spoke entertaining'y
ON the history of Odd Fellowship for
the past eighty-one years and called
attention to it's wonderful progress
and the good it had accomplished.
Miss Julia McMasters syeetly sang:
sI Can Not Help Loving You"
..Me Be Like Mclean Man." by
Master Whitson and Hilsdale, was
vigorously applauded. Linn Whit
son gives great promise as singer,
his clear full, tones completely filing
the Auditorium. He wastaDiy second
ed by Paul Hilsdale. Miss jessie
Scherfius's selection, the Amo
Waltz was highly appreciated.
Mrs. C. M. Sprague. in her repri-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-05-03
An IMPORTANT SALE.
A Main-st. Business Building
- Sold for Over $4,000
). Cash.

James A. Caughren has purchased
OF Nj A. Scheldrup of Minneapolis the
two-aory brick building occupied by
S. r. Hansen and the knights OF
Pythias for $1,000 spot cash. The
building is 224 feet front and ITO feet
deep, the lot extending back 166 feet
to al alley. The price paid indi.
catesthat business property in Sank
Centre is q desirable investment a,
good prices.
Mr.. Caughren contemplates raising
the rear of the building which is only
one story high, enlarging the quarters
accompanied by the Knights of Ply.
thias. giving that order largely in
creased room which is very much
needed by them.
The property is very desirable, il
we'll built and centrally located in the
block
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-05-03
Health Notice.

All persons are cautioned ae ainst
depositing any dead carcass of any
kind, or other matter deleterious to
the public health, in or near any high.
way or other Public place in the town.
ship OF Sank Centre. Amy one found
guilty OF SO doing will be prosecuted to
the limit of the law which provides a
fine OF 800 or Imprisonment in the
county Jail, or both.
BY order of Town Board.
H. w. Botz,
Chairman.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-05-03

VIM. v. Whipple was down town on
Tuesday for the first time since his
severe and protracted sickness. He
shows unmistakable evidences of the
fearful ordeal, and it is very crafty
ing to his troops of friends to feel that
he is convalescent. He is still far
from strong, but is gaining very rap
idly. Little Ethel Rafter, Mrs. Whip.
ple's sister, is also out and shows but
littlee effect of her illness.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-05-03

|. We have done a large carpet bust
ness the past week but still have some
good values which we are offering at
grealy reduced prices for our remov-
al sale. Mel. Billed.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-05-03
Money! to Loan

| have money to loan on improved
farms and lands at lower rate than
ever offered here. with the privilege
of paying on or before maturity.
M. HOGAN.
Sank Centre, MINI.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-05-03

Fifteen per cent off for cash
on all kinds of Shoes until
June l, 300, at the Boston.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1900-05-03

Sank Centre. MINI.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
OPENING OF PARIS EX.
POSITION.

Paris, April Il The Exposition
of 1900 is opened, but it will DE at
least a month before anything but
buildings is to be seen. The days
ceremonies were peculiar mixture
of sumptuous splendor in the Sales
Des Fetcs and widespread confusion
elsewhere
Nothing could nave exceeded the
picturesque stage setting in the
beautiful building in which the
ihaugurated ceremonies were held,
the gorgeous uniforms of the dipio
mats and soldiers, the splendid
orchestra and chorus, and the magnl
fceut effect produced by the grand
staircase, up which Presideot Loubet
proceeded to view the Exposition,
lined with some two hundred picked
men of the Republican Guards. with
jack boots, white breeches, cleaning
cuirasses and horse hair plumes
streaming from shining helmets.
At the top of this stairway was q
room the Salles Des Fetes and this
was hung with priceless gobelins
from the Louvre Into this splendid
apartment President Loubet entered,
snd from there walked down the
avenue to his boat. This part of the
days arrangements was perfect, but
the rest was chaos The weather today
was luckily all that could be de
sired Fourteen thousand guests
had been invited to the function
and they had, because of the
fine weather, only the dust to en-.
dure Had the day been wet the
unrolled paths of the Exposition
grounds would have been turned
into mass of mud
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
NEW A. C l. AGENT.
Mr.. d. II. Blanding Appointed to
Succeed Mr.. G G. Rowland.

Mr. G. G. Rowland, for number Of years
the ageo. of the Atlantic Coast Line, resigned
short time ago, but has remained IN charge
of the Office rotil bis successor should be sp-
pointed. Mr. D. N. Banding has been ap-
pointed agent and an official from headquar-
ters was here yesterday checking up accounts
to tnro over the Office to Mr.. Blanding. Mr.
Banding has occupied the responsible posi-.
ton of cashier in the freight Office for ten O.:
twelve years sud by reason of h.s long expe-
rience and familiarity with railroad affairs,
and With this Office particularly, is especially
vel! qualified for the posi.o3 of agent. His
promotion will meet with the heartiest ap-
proval Of the business men OF this city, and
bis macy friends are grati6ed that his worth
has received this we'll merited aud su5stan-
tial recognition
Mr.. Thomas '. Walsh has been promoted
to the cashiership and his experience of six OR
eight years as clerk In the freight depot is
guarantee of his fitness for the position which
he will now occupy.
Mr.. Rowland, the retiring sgeut, is too
well known and bis efficient Management Of
the business of the a. G L. ia tbia city is
too generally recognized TO require comment
at tuis time he has made one of the most
acceptable agents in the service of the A. e.
L. and as business man his worth and a6il-
tiles are so highly esteemed that be has been
called to responsible position 10 the Sumter
Telephone Manufacturing Co., the biggest
enterprise of Sumter, and be will remain in
this city aad be more intimately associated
with business affairs than ever.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Desperate Shot to Death.

Hopkiusville. KY, April l6-A
dozen enraged white men shot Morgan
Boone, colored, to death on an excur-
zion train near Slaughtersvil'e last
oight Boooe's body was then thrown
from the rapidly moving train.
Boone and bis companions ia tae
second class car had been drinking
heavily. As the train approached
Slaug gatersviiie Booze started back
through the coaches. braudisbiog a
revolver and threatening instant death
to aoy one attempting to intercept b'n
A panic eosued among the women snd
children
One of the male excursionists was
about to rise from his seat when be was
felled with corpliog pin which Booze
carried
AS the wounded mans cry rang
through the train dozen white men
rushed after the oegro. who took refuge
in the smoker He was given 20 quar-
ter aud fell mortally wounded at the
first volley His body was dragged TO
the platform and thrown Of into the
crush beside the track.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE
MISS Nelly Bryan Of Clarendon
County Takes Five Grains Of
Morphine.

short time ago, Nelly Brysn, young
white woman, attempted to commit suicide
in Manning By taking two cuuces CT lauda-
mum and was thwarted only By prompt med
cal attention and careful watching. After
she recovered from the effects of the 5rug soe
expressed regre. for the attempt to take her
life, aud /; was thought that she wonld not
again try to destroy herself. This was g
mis.ake, however, for she came to this city
las, Wednesday, aud after writing letter 10
her father went to the Jervey House and,
securing room, took Eve grains of NOR
phine 1t was an overdose, however, and
instead OF causing Immediate death prodoced
nausea aud defeated her purpose. When she
was found to be i'll a doctor was called and
she received the attention required to coun-
seract the effects Of the drug. Since then
she has been watched constantly, and today
is said to be out of danger There is sad
story back of her repeated attempts to COM
NIT suicide, and it is now feared tbst she will
eventually succeed 10 taking her own life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Washington. April l6-Conp'y!og
with q resolution of inquiry, The presl
dent sent to the senate today ao item
ized statement of the expenses Of the
Philippine commission. The statement
includes the following items Com
peosation Of $4,000 each to Com
missiopers Schurmao. Worcester ADD
Deoby, $4,000; per diem allowance
to commissioners after their returo to
tie Uoi,ed States. $5,285 secretary
TO commission compensation. S8, 800 ;
per diem, $3 $500, $12.22o; trans
porta,lop, Sl3,687 !; household expen-
ses 10 Manila. S9,252; clerical
services, S3l 70l; miscellaneous, Sl4,-
998 Total, $1l7,l85.
The president also transmits With bis
endorsement q recommendation from
Secretary Hay that provision be made
for the payment to the naval aod mil!
tary members of the com mission Adni-
raj Dewey aud Geo O:is) for their
services s, the same rate as that paid to
the other members He says they have
received nothing for their services 10
excess Of their regular salaries
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

PRIVATEER PERSONALS.

Privateer Township, S G., April is. 1900
Yesterday WAS an ideal Easter Sunday.
The al: was warn anc peasant, the sky VS.
cloudless and the beauty Of the day was
added to by the pretty appearance ofthe trees
clothed in the bright green livery Of sprlog
time. 10 the moraisg the wood thrasa-the
sweet singing branch bird gave uiiefance 10
its silvery aute like eotes, which signify that
fros!s are ovsr.
At his las. appointment at Bethel Church
"a week ago yesterday the Rey j. /. Ayres
preached fae sermon oa church discipline.
Mr.. Matt Ramsey, who ls an authority on
such subjects, estimates that the oai crop Is
one third DESTROYED 10 this section 10 show
the back wardness of the eeason as compared
With 1865, Ms Ramsey mentioned the tact
that on April Is of that year, corn averaged
about 10 inches high aod this year j; would
not average inches.
We return thanks for aa Invitation to al
teod the p,caic recently given by the Pcovi-
dence school of this township.
The following is q list of theyoung people
Of our community who are attending school
abroad. Cadet Willie Gaia, Clemson College:
Cadet Leroy Wells. Orangehurg College;
Misses Kate Bradford and May Annie jack
a.
Nett:es, Wedge6eld School.
Mrs. Willie Cain aud Mc Dwight Cain
have returned from visit to Edge6eId. Mes.
te7 Scott Cain remalas ,hsre-
Mrs NJ A. Haghsoo, OF Sumter, is visit
ing in this community.
Mrs. Whitfield Wells is visiting at Wedge
6eld.
Misses Winnie and Talulah Rivers are Wis
irice down in Berkeley County.
Mr and Mrs W, F. Chaplin, of Darling
ton County, have been on a recent visit 10
the community.
Mr.. John Baker, Sr., of the Jordan COM
munity, is visiting in this community.
Nr Marvin Ingram has position at the
asylum 10 Columbia.
Mr. Dave Alsbrook is lsmplighter at the
Privateer station. Speaking of this etalioo,
we will remark that the depot there is a sos:y
li,.le affair-it is hardly decent apology for
a depot The railroad authorities should do
better than this.
Mrs. Clark Brown, formerly Of tbis cou-
mupity, but recently of Columbia, was
buried at Bethel Church last week. She was
X Miss Geddings
Fannie Williams, an old colored woman Of
the o1nship, aged 81 years, died on Friday
Ned E.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Duke D'Arcos InSuIted.
Invited spain's Minister to
Dewey day. Duke D'Arcos'
Reply.

Chicago, April l6 Mayor Harr!-
son today received from the Duke
D'Arcos, the Spanish minister at Wash
ington, the following reply to en-
Invitation to attend the Dewey cele
bra!ion in Chicago:
Washington, April IA, 1900.
Sir: l return to you, here enc|os
ed, and invitation from the city Of
Chicago. for the celebration of The
second apuiversity of the battle Of
Manila, which l take for granled,
has been sent to me by mistake,
as it is the first discourtesy have
met with since | am in the United
States
Ii is impossible for me to be
lieve that you have advisedly asked
me, the representative Of Spain, to
go to your city, and rejoice with
you op the destruction of go many
brave sailors-my compatriots That
would have been simply an insult !;
and, as | do not deserve it, and it
cannot have been your intention, |
am perfectly sure, as ] say, that all
this is the result of an error
have the honor to remain, sr,
very respectfully yours. Arcos
In reply Mayor Harrison has
written the minister, explaining that
the invitation was sent through the
carelessness or ignorance of . clerk,
and extending sincere apologies for
the unintentiopai discourtesy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
MORGAN REELECTED.

Birmingham. Ala, April IA Re.
ports from all sections of the State
indicate a pronounced victory for
Senator Morgan as result of the Dem
ocratic primaries held today
A summary of the Morgan column
shows ~ counties to his credit, With
to1a! vote of SO in the Legislature,
which insures his return to the Uni
ted States serate
The result in this, Jefferson, the
leading county of the State, aud the
home of the governor, shows major
ity of 8 to ! for Morgan Johnston's S
home beat went against him by a
vote of 294 to 104 Johnston head
quarters were closed at II O'Clock
tonight and nothing was given out
for publication.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Catholics Out of Politics.

Paris, April 1.-THE Rome CORES
pondens OF The Tempo 10 dispatch
that has almost official significance,
seys: The papal decision proh'bisiog g
the Assamptiouists from continuing the
editorial management of la Crolz, was
arrived at after solemn coociaVe OF
bishops and cardinals.
thereafter DO religious congrega
tioo vii! be permitted to take any part
10 politics. This decision is binding
upon Ca;ho.;cs all over ,ao world, ia-
cludipg the Americaa Pauiis's.' .
NJ Cornely, commenting 10 the Fl
CARO- upoo the decision, says: "Ths
decision is exceedingly wise and is 10
spired by the bes, interests of the
church. for few are broad-minded
enough to d;ferentiate the priest fror
.he religiou, aod If respect for the one
is lost many care 20 more for the
other y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Persia, Persian People and Their
Homes.

Rev. H. H. Shimmon, native of Persia,
lec,ured in the Presby terian Church Monday
night. His lecture was about Persia, Per-
sian people and their homes, and was illus.
.ratea by the use of the stereoptican.
The lecturer appeared in Persian costume,
and sang in four different languages.
This soung man left home and loved ones
aad came to this country that be might learn
more of the wonderful; teachings of Christ,
and is preparing to return TO bis own people
to preach unto them the trDths of Christianity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Oue of the young men who will be
among the richest Of the rich peo of
the FIRST decade of the twentieth century
is Harry Payue Whitney. He is at
present the heir Of three great fortunes
His father. William G. Whitney. is
worth probably DOT less than SIS, 5,00o,
600 !; bis uncle. Col Oliver Payne, has
oesrly as much, and it will 60 to BIN
His wife. who was Gertrude Wander
bilt. will receive something like Sl5,
100000 from her father; SO, taking
it all in all. Harry Hsyae Whitney
is liable to be ooe of the richest men 'c
the Uoited States quarter of cen
tury hence He is fresh faced young
nan, is lover of ail athletic sports
and is 90: averse to the club ADD social
pleasures, wbioh be can 80 we'll afford
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
EASTER ELECTIONS.

Al the congregational meeting of the
Church of the Holy Comforter, Sumter, the
following officers aud deputies to the annual
council we're elected
Wardens-Aark Reynolds, DR.. ]. +. W.
DeLorme.
vestrymen-R. Doz:er, ] s. Moore, Dr.. J.
c. Spann, r. 1. Manning, R. L. Cooper, P.
P. Gaillard, Geo. D. Shore.
Deputies to the 10th Diocesan Council
tha, meets in Aiken oc May 9th Dr.
DeLorme, R |. Aanbing, j. S. Moore, R. L..
Cooper.
Al,erna.es-Geo. D. Shore, 3. G. Gibson,
Mark Reynolds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
The Best IN the World.

We believe Chamberlsln's Cough Remedy
is the best 10 the world 4 few weeks ago
we suffered With severe cod aud trouble.
some cough, and baving read their advertise
menss 70 our own and other papers we pur.
chased bottle to gee if i. wc.id affect us. 1t
cured us before the bottle vss more than bale
used /, is the best medicine out for colds
and cougbs.-Tbe Herald, Audersou7llle. Ind.
For sale by J Chins.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
MAYORS COURT.

Mayor s,ackey presided Friday moroiog at
his 6rst session of the Mayors court. There
were three prisoners in The dock and none Of
them escaped punishment
The following we're the cases:
Bepjsmin Mcknight, boarding railroad
,rsia in violation of the ordinance Guilty
81.
Anna Scott, disorderly condsct, cursing
on Bee street Guilty SIS or 10 days.
John Henderson, throwing brick snd s'ris-
ipg Tom Brown. Guilty So or days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Bishopyllie Elects Council.

Bishopville, April II The annual election
for town council was held yesterday. There
were two tickets 10 the field and considerable
efforts were made to elect &c entire pew coun-
Gil, but i, failed, and the old council, With
Ar. W. K. Crosswel as intendant, and Mr.
G. O. Rogers as an additional warden, was
reelected ey safe majority. This is fortu-
nate for the best interest Of the town, as this
administration is the mos, successful the town
has ever had.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Sons Of Veterans.

Camp James D. Blauding, Sons of confed
crate Veterans, will bold meeting IN the
Court House nez: Wednesday afternoon,
April 18th, at O'Clock The purpose OF .be
meeting will be to elect delegates to the
Annual Acetirg of the Sons of Veterans, to
be held in Louisville; to elect officers of the
camp, to serve for the ensuing year, and to
,rsns nsacs any other business that may come
hefore the meeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Progress.

An Egyptian paper announces that
FIRST class. up TO date, modern dining
cars" are to be run this season between
Cairo and Luxor and that IAN Ameri-
can dentist has started in business at
Assouan. which is on the edge Of the
Sudan" 4 palace hotelp at .Khartum,
for the special accommodation Of tour,
lists will also be completed and opened
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Mrs Caroline StanuardtTlltop, widow
of Frederick W. Tiitoo, of New
Orleans, hiss given $5O,O00 to the
Tulane University, of Louisiana, for
the purpose Of erecting library build
ing, to be knovo IS the F. w. Tilson
Memorial LibrafJ.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
q Frighftul Blunder

Will often cause horrible Burn, scaId, Cut
or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. the best in
the world will kill the pain ana promptly heal
it. Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores, Ulcers,
Boils. Felons. Ccrns, all Skin Eruptions. Best
Pile Cure on earth. Only 25 cts, boz. Care
guaranteed. Sold by J. F. W. DeLorme, Drug
o;st Is
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Chattanooga. Tenn. April Ia
through freight train Oh the Southern
Railway struck mule aud was wrecked
while ruooiog at full speed. near
Rup,sville. Ala The engineer, Percy
Armstrong, and the 6remen. Sandy
Osborne, were killed. aud Eve Of the
srsin's crew were seriously Injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Miss Barr1nger Reelected

Elliott, April la-Tbe Elliott High School
closed today. Miss Sara Barringer, who dis
charged her duties 30 creditably, has oeeo
unanimously rejected So teacher OF this ;n
s:itution
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Association of County Teachers

A very attractive program las been ar
ranged for the mex meeting of the association
at 70 O'Clock on Saturday, 2lst of present
moosh. A large attendance is expected.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Near the great monument itself. ut
the laying Of whose cornerstone and at
whose dedication Daniel Webster de-
liyered two of his most celebrated ORA
tions. is q monument to the memory Of
Colonel Prescott, topped with his statue
Of heroic size. AS l approached 1t