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The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
Diamonds.

If you have any idea of buying a dia-
mond ! can save you money. am in a
position to save you the retailers profit
which is at least twenty per cent This
is fact and can satisfy any reasonable
person that can and will do exactly as
say. ] have loose diamonds and will
mount them up in any design YOU wish.
have ladies' pins from 5000 to $4,000.
Diamond rings and shirt studs at all
prices. don't carry the goods in the
show window but if you want to see a
sight come around and let me show YOU
through four large safes and it will open
your ewes.
keelar's Diamond Palace,
9th avenue, near State.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
Water.

The body needs internal as well as
external baths to keep it healthy. To
give the body an internal bath drink
plenty of water. Two quarts should
be taken each day, beginning with a
glass just after rising and ending with
q glass just before retiring. II you
are inclined 20 stoutness, do not drink
during meals or within a half hour be-
fore or after them. If your complexion
is bad, nothing is more conducive to a
cure than drinking water either hot or
cold, but preferably the latter.-New
York Press.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
Our rir.t Po.tal Rafe..

The first law of congress fixing rates
of postage went into effect on June 1,
1892, with rates as follows:
Not exceeding 80 miles, cents.
Over 80 and not exceeding 60 miles,
8 cents.
Over so and not exceeding 100 miles,
10 cents.
Over 100 and not exceeding 100
miles, 121x cents. si
OvR $50 and not exceeding 200
miles, Is cents.
Over 200 and not exceeding $50
miles, IL cents.
Over $50 and not exceeding $50
miles, 20 cents.
Over $50 and not exceeding 45o
miles, % cents.
Over 45O miles, 25 cents.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
TO KEEP LATt HOURS
Camera Club Will Take Pictures at
Night.

At the meeting of the Camera club last
evening it was decided to hold club
social in the rooms of the organization
Thursday evening. After the social the
club will spend the remainder of the night
taking pictures. The night exposures ale
desired to demonstrate what can be done
with the camera in the land of the mid
night SUM-.
The club is planning to hold second
competitive exhibit soon.
The women of the club last evening de-
oided to adopt an outing costume of a
short skirt over bloomers.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
The awning, about 4x8 feet.

the awning, about 4x8 feet.
"A great many are losing fortunes every
day and others are making them. But !
think YOU are wise in staying in Skag-
way.
"Kellv, the druggist, has been here
about three weeks and will not be ready
for business for a week yet.
Shooting scrapes are among the most
common things we have.
The beach is lined for miles with tents,
A great many are working beach claims
with fair success. The creeks are all more
or less rich. Wages are 81 per hour here
in town while team and wagon is worth
$40 per hour. The mines are paving IS a
dav and board
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
WATER IS STILL RISING
Yukon Coming Up Two Inches Day
shallow Places Gone.

Supt. J. P. Rogers of the railroad yes
terday received word the Yukon is rising
two inches dav.
General Agent J. S. Wilson announces
that the river is carrying such volume of
water that there is depth of five to six
feet over the shallowest parts in the stream
vet
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
I<ingsleY,a Way.

go at what l am about as IL there
were nothing else in the world for the
time being. That's the secret Of all
Woodworking men, but most of them
can't carry it into their amusements.
Luckily for me, l can stop from all
work at short notice and turn head
over heels in the sight Of all creation
and say, 81 won't be good or bad or
wise or anything till 2 o'clock tomor-
Z ;r,0
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
No Doubt Olson's Body.

Will CIayson has received letter from
his sister Anna in Dawson, stating that
the body found on the river lately and at
first supposed to be that of Lineman Olson
is no doubt his. Mr.. Clavson is firm in
the belief the news is correct.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
Silver Republicans Convene.

Kansas CITY, July s.-The silver repub-
lican national convention was called to
order by temporary chairman Teller at
1890 o'clock. The platform and creden-
tials report were not read and recess was
taken until they should be completed.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
The following steamers are scheduled to
arrive on the dates named:
NAME AIuEN ME AGENT
Shareholders Meeting.

The shareholders of the Union Copper
Co., are requested to meet at the office of
BIackwell's Bottling Works on Fifth ave.
between Alaska and Main, July 10 at S:3o
p. m sharp. Business of Importance to be
transacted.
773t Bv order Board of Directors.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
EIks To Give a Life Ticket.

Exalted Ruler Keelar announces that a
life membership ticket to the order of Elks
will be awarded Thursday night, and that
all who attend the meeting will be given
an opportunity to be the the lucky man..
limitations will also be made that evening.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
Boer War Losses.

London, July 3.-The war office issued
returns today showing the casualties of the
British in the Boer war to date TO have
been: Killed in action, I'll 657; died Of
wounds, nearly 1000; invaided and sent
home nearly 20, 900.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
It would seem that postmasters OF

It would seem that postmasters OF
that day must have been greatly per-
picked in adjusting the rates on each
letter under such diversified schedule
as the above. The weight limit was
one ounce (single), but single letter
was a single sheet, two sheets double,
three sheets triple, four sheets a quad
ripple letter, even if the whole four did
not exceed an ounce.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10

The Arctic Brotherhood will have an
important meeting tonight. There will be
limitations and other matters of import
ance will come up. A full attendance is
desired.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10

If voy want good work done telephone
No. 62, Kew CITY Laundry. Thew take 1t
awav and return it, all In few hoursr
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10

Numerous kinds of world-renowned
American, English, Scotch, Irish. German,
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, French. lta-
liam Brandies, Whiskeys and Wines, to be
had strictly pure at the Seattle saloon, COR
ner of State and Sixth Avenue.
"For Sale" "For Rent" Furnished
Rooms Fol Rent" and other cards for sale
at the Daily Alaskan office. tt
Baths for CSC at Portland hotel. II I'm
First class bath for IS cents. The Prin
cipal, "posite u. S Barracks. 2SIm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10

Whether you go up or come down drop
in and see US and we will try to attire YOU
so you will be comfortable on your journey
no matter the rapidtv of your flight. F.
H. Clavson 4 Co., 4th and State.
The men of Company L, Twentv-fourth
Infantry, stationed in Skagway, held a
big dinner Sunday in honor of the Fourth.
Thev had splendid spread A flash
light picture was taken of the happy party
that sat down to the feast,
Mining blanks for sale at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10
Wanted.

Woman to do homework from II to 6.
Wages $1,000, apply this office 77tf
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10

The stock and fixtures of the grocery
and delicatessen store on Fifth avenue OPP
posite the postoffice for sale. 763t
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10

Finest stock of dress PANTS In town. F.
H. Clayson x Co.. 4th and State.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10

Baths onlv rs cents. The Principal
barber shop, opposite us. Barracks. 28Im
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10

Complete line of dress shoes. Clavsons
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10

Don't forget to see our show window
You VIII surely find something you need
therein. r. H. Clavson 4 Co, a & State
The daily morning Alaskan., 1900-07-10

Mining blanks for sale at this office.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-21
A MOTHER TELLS HOW SHE saw
ED HER LITTLE DAUdIITEIt's

a MOTHER TELLS HOW BHD aAv.
ED HER LITTLE DAUdHTER's
I am the mother OF eight children.
and have had n great deal Of experience
with medicines. Last summer my little
daughter had the dysentery In its worst
form. We thought she would die.
tried everything could think OF. but
nothing sosmed TO do her any good.
saw by an advertisement In our paper
that Chamberlain'g Cole, Cholera and
Dihrrhoeh Itomody was highly recom-
monded, ana sent and rot bottle ut
once. IL proved TO be one OF the very
best medicines We ever had In tho
house II saved my little daughters
life, I am anxious for every mother
10 know what an excellent medicine II
IN. Had ] known II at first II would
have saved me a great deal OF anxiety
and my little daughter much suffering
Yours truly, Mrs. Geo. ". Burdlck. LIB
sriy, II. I. For sale by all druKginfs and
dealers. benson, Smith 4 Co, Ltd,
sHsntH for II. I.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-21

iunnho considerable
a,a rSosnng Gnmcnt
lh cne VIII be operation within ANA vim furnish all IN
y0og lana lot,
y, S sdcrS&
N , IN Wan YIN soo' Id@ walk, The trust h9ge prGh"ssd pipe w
.-ia eat S ss SEs Sp qorrS o ThI S
ca i Sss for Gs "s the sr a ' s e oc% G for
s s1s' - Isl
"a " ana Hst VI" ssS ed
.% ' % %ss ss <. s.ss 3 .s s
s" ' % @ Which " sn a a aSS from f ne Win
RAILWAY ISSUES TREASURY STOCK.
decided s s @ s s%% q s9 4@sass stock Of ss
s S s" ss'ss rss sRa's
mS rr S %SE@s the issuance of one share for every twne
S e the s tss % - sy ' 'ss
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plague aSa1anns curing ~ '' '0'' 0
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.ss shows @ . % s's s % s an sg y s
year.
'ss % s S s s enc s and further additions
The total receipts for freight for six moths June 3d. 1900
FOR the same period last year ''''' '' '''' 1919 E
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Company be auad on ths sSewnr nom ee
EXPENDITURE
assets company ,S S wS met % sn summaa s as 95Sw
New carr %s SesSn 1880 rears hast report under
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The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-21

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your sS"" S S"s " %ss to ss sssp5 to
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NUuANu VALLEY RESIDENCE
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ss' % s"a s9Sis T better s s sp p s
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BOSTON BUILDING NEARING COMPLETION.
the sn Of s "S T e @ being s%
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The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-21
H0HlbuTl Bremen Fire Insurance ca

The undersigned having been ap-
pointed agents OF the above company
are prepared to insure risks against
lire on Stone and Brick Buildings ana
on Merchandise stored therein on tn,
most favorable terms. For particular,
,pply at the office OF
f. A. SCHAEFER & CO.. AgtA
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-21
German Lloyd Marine insur'ce Co
OF BERLIN.
Fortuna General insurance Co
OF BERLIN.

The above Insurance Conrpanisz
have established general agency here,
ma the undersigned. general aysnts,
IRE authorized to take risks against
the dangers Of the sea at the most rec,
sonable rates and on the most favor
able terms
F. A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
General Agents.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1900-08-21
General Insurance Co. for Sea,
River and Land Transport,
of Dresden.

Having established an agency a
Honolulu and the Hawaiian Islands.
the undersigned general agents are au-
thorized to take risks against the dan
gers OF the sea at the most reasonable
rates and on the most favorable .erms.
f. A. SCHAEFER & CO.,
Agents for the Hawaiian Islands.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03
themselves 10 their own wsv

themselves 10 their Own way as az
example worthy of the embatt!ed
farmer. whose vaior WOO American
freedom. and we reoogo,se that the two
sister retu oiios whose ~itizen sold ers
nave defeated 10 sefies OF pitohe d
battles the veteran legious of Eogland,
have thus WOO a title to indepeDde en- ce
which all mankind should recosuizs "a
valid
"Rssolved. That VIC protest against
The seizure Of American food supplies
II transit to neutral territory as an
act CT iobumanity and breach of
international law. the evident purpose
OF which Is to accomplish by the starvs
ton CT non. cOm batants q result which
the British arms have failed TO
achieve"
Among the vice presidents Of the
meeting we're N A Poyuter, governor
of Nebraska George l.. Wellington,
United States senator from Maryland,
and the GLOWING congressman Dan.
iel = Johoston. West Virginia ; Wm.
f Rhea and Johu +. Lamb, Virginia {;
StanyarOe Wilson. South Caroline,
and Tbomss Spight. Mississippi
An overfowiug meeting wss a,teu ded
by over 5000 persons 10 Irving Place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

lowed to retain the money before dis .
tributing it to the other favored banks.
and whether those banks are given
the free use Of the money for any
Hoecified time. 1t was this same New
York bank that bought the old Gus
tom House property in New York,
and while questions are in order,
Secretary Gage will be asked to ex
plain the legal jugglery in delaying
the transfer of title from the govern
ment to the purchaser. by which the
bank has escaped the payment of
city taxes amounting to more than
Sl20, 900 Boss Hanna was right
when be said that the talk about sec.
retary Gage resigning was bosh The
interests which put Mr.. Gage in the
cabinet have more work for him to do
for their profit, and nobody knows it
any better than Boss Hanna Mr.
Gage could not resign, even if he
really wished to, without queering
himself with those interests
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03
THE WATOHMAN AND sOUTHRON JANUARY g. 1900

Congressman Stokes has proved Q
working member snd has already
accomplished great deal for bis
constituents The establishment of
free delivery Of mail along all star
routes in the State 10 bis most i'm.
portant achievement. but it is such
things % securing mail boxes Cor
this city that benefit the people
directly and make them feel that they
have congressman who does more
than draw q salary Congressman
Stokes is q worker. and he has done
more real good for his district than
many others who make more speeches
and cut bigger figure as takers in
congress
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

ID" Bulls Couch Syrup, that marvellous
medicine for throat and luog troubles, quick.
~ relieves aud cures the painful breathing
aod csns sounding cough, indicative
OF conges,ed lungs No other remedy is is
eqpal.
Dr Bulls Cough Syrup cures The wore,
co'd IN a day stops the ruGning of the
nose; 6resks The lever and bsnisbes all
tendencies toward pneamonia It is the
quickest reviewer and curer of throat aud
iuog diseases
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

The soo,tcro Rsilw.y .od The Al.
aan,ic Coast Lioe ~ill shortly begin the
erection Of . buodrcd Thousand dollar
seion dspo, 10 CoIombis. COloutia 10
20 bs eoosrsssis'ed sUd .s are glad
sbss 'be sspi,s, city 10 ., last to bs rid
Of the disrepu,sbls looking shed here.
sefore disoissd With the osws d depot.
We usa the railroads vill ct soms DOT
sSis,ao, day svske TO the fec, that saio.
vssr 10 10 sore need OF . pssssegor depot
-sdsqas,e 20 shs urgent oesds Of the
city snd travelling public Coluusbis
is 90, teo times the siss OF Sumter. bot
Ss could BE- pleased 10 have The South.
~s Rsilssy sod A,Isesio Coast Lios
'6sild Q tss tbousssd dollar depot here.
We seuld Get slosg without . costly
depot. bet ss sssd . depot aud trsio
sAsd .Issss sssush TO sssonsodsss
Sso,sPs psssssgsr Gafhs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

Sumtsr stands sixth 10 the list Of
counties for amount Of espi,al invested
10 chartered enterprises during the
year. The record 10 20. Que to be
ashamed Of BY soy wsaus, bu: We hope
the county will occupy a relatively
higher position ss the end OF tho comios z
year. The elk ooun,ies ct the head Of
che liss are. RiehIaud, $1,9l0.0O0 ;
Anderson. 3998.00 Charleston.
e766.000; 0resuville, $372.700 ;
Ohsstsr, $3.50. 800; Sumter, $22O..
900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

The appearance Of the oubonic
plague 10 epidemic form ., Houoiulu 10
very serious complication of the
Philippine si,ustion and decreases very
largely The danger Of Introducing toe
disease ioto THE country. for tha. city
10 The port Of cell 70. . usjori,y OF the
srsos.Psciae steamers. aud oil govern
msot transports sod wsrsbips to and
f'o~ Msoils With outgoing sod return.
log troops have found il osoesssry to
stop ss HOsolalu for GOAL sod provis.
ioos.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

\ Southern cotton mile realize q
profit Of S5 more per bale on oil
cotton manufactured from the saving
IN freight alone. ~ compared With
Northern mills In addition TO this
6outhetn Ciils have other advantages
each % love-. taxes. longer hours of
psbor. fresdosa. from strikes and labor
egsis,ion. cheaper fuel. less operating
sxpcuses and . more favorable eli.
ksals No wonder the Southern mills
Aave made money and that the towns
In which The mile are located have
grown and prospered The time 10
sips for Samtsr to have several big
cotton mile and the ne1t year should
oos psss without ihe erection Of at
lesss one There 10 not another town
"a South Carolina Of the size Of Sum.
ter withoas one or more big mills,
and nambess Of smsller towns have
Invested hundreds OF thousands Of
dolIsss in cotton mills within the past
.ovs yearo. The city hss magnificent
.oasural advantages aud u the cotton
milling industry can but be firmly
established here its. ultimate growth
csn only b oopjecsured.
at 10 but . question Of time when
= blssohery will be established 10 this
stsse and shis will be shortly followed
~ the esssblishuent Of plant for the
tesnishiOg Of cotton priuts. II Sum.
'ess sbsn BY that time take . promi.
'sspt rank - . cotton maDufac turing
center, no place 10 the South will be
h. better position to bid for tho
'elsschsry. for We have IN iuexhaust.
ible supply Of chemically pure and
csSstsl clear vster. easily and cheap.
" prooussbls. snd sn abundant cup.
~ Of pure water is the 6rst requisite
Sos . blesehesy. The advantageous
location and railroad facilities Of Sum.
>sr are updisputsd. no other place
osvipg 90 favorable . situation With
xespecs 10 The cotton mill centres Of
tAis Sssss cad George and the see.
beasd. Bss fifss Of oil. however.
1s0sss osst have cotton mile and
eeks her vightful plsoe in the front
spsk - . cotton mill town, and tho
ssser desirable eetssprisss @sy then |
- secured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

The toughest nut the Legislature
~;ll have TO crack 10 the liquor ques-
<scs. and We are wondering If the
4ao0.000 net profits the dispeussry
@ sid 20 have earned this year will
4eial ths law makers 10 the evils Of
- system.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

Maoy property owesss are ssasss.
iss The hope shss there vill b 90
-szssssioo Of The sins for The psyasos
-sf ssxss shsa shsc Lseisls,uss meets,
ssd are cot psyiug sbsis's. We
tsiir's the hope TO b. ~ishous fouods-
'sios. TOE there is 40 rsasos for 90 ex-
tension TIE State is 10 . fairly pros.
psrous condition and IL the people oso
90, pay their taxes promptly this yosr
thsy can never do 90. aud the 6sosl year
Gill have TO be chsoged 70 q: thei'
eesds
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

Thsss shoald b . leo prohibiting 3
shs ssls 81 high.sxplosiss sausoa
-ssssksrs. Tbs lees Of sssidssss 10 this
s6ssss sloss rsssisiss tsoa the prsea-
sssv ssplesiss Of sAsss dsogssoss ass.
Assssksss 10 ssGsisss ssgsssus sesisss
rshis ssis. IL 10 stie 70 ussdsr 10 cell
sssh dsssssess plsy;hiees 70 shiIdsso.
Asd u sss;asset lao 10 seeded to
Vssvsss ,hsis ssis IL sAssid bs ssssssd
81 oass.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

BOOKS!
A large Assortment at n. G. Osteen l. Co's
Liberty street
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

The ds~ssd fos houses has never
bsse greater OF more urgent 10 Sumter
shso IL bee bsso ior . moo,h and 10
Gov We hear Of dossos Of families
wsosiog houses. bot sosble to obtain
'bss owiog TO the sesrei,y Of suitable
houses Tor rent The population of the
city hss been iosrsasiee steadily doriog
che past year aod the houses are pow
sll. or nearly oil. filed. Property
owuers should take the initiative 10 tbi
matter aud build . oumbsr of ooss
cottages for rent. We have 90 doubt
there will be . decided growth 10 the
population Of Sumter during the next
year. and additiOosl houses will DO iu
great demand and Gao be rented q, a
price that will pay good iu,sres, 90 the
investment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

The resolutions which were adopted
With cheer wore 10 part % follows:
"Resolved, That we, citisens Of New
York. 10 mass meeting assembled. oor.
deuo The action Of tho British govern
nent and recognise the strenuous
struggle carried 90 for generation after
generation by tho burshsrs of South
Africa to secure tho right to role
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

The Ssmser Watchm9n was founded
10 1850 and the True S,uthron in 1866.
The Watch.sos and SoSshron now has
Ahs oonsbiuei circulation and influence
ssf both Of tho old papers. and is mani
eessly the best advertising medium 10
Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SUMTER,

STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DE.
PosIToRY, SUMTER, 8. G.
Paid up Capital 5 $7b,o0c 90
Surplus and Profits $4,000 90
Additional Liability Of Stock.
holders 10 excess of their
stock $4,000 %
Total protection TO depositors, $l75.000 %
Transacts q General Banking Business.
Special attention given to collections.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

The penitentis:y scandal will be
thrashed over when the Legislature
meets, aud there will be an opportuu.
ity afforded for reforms 10 the man.
sgemept of that institution 1t is
wrong for the State to operate a big
cotton farm with convict labor when
the public roads require go much
work to put them into good condi.
tion. The excellent results accom-.
plished by the county chain gangs
supply oil the argument necessary in
support of the plan TO build pub
lic roads with convict labor. The
Legislature can do nothing more
beneficial to the State than to evolve
some plan 10 abolish the State cotton
farm and utilize the convicts in build
iog good roads.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-01-03

SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Deposits OF 81 and upwards received. To-
terest allowed st the rate OF 4 per cent. per
annom, on amounts above $5 and not exceed
log $500, payable quarterly, on first days of
January, April, July and October.
r n. WALLACE,
l.. s. CARSON, President.
Cashier.