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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
DEATH.

Mr.. Eugene Hood died yesterday afternoon
a few minutes teeore O'Clock. On Sunday
night be was stricken with paralysis and
never rallied or regained consciousness.
From the rst The case was hopeless and
death was but passing into deeper sleep
The deceased was only "a years old and bis
sudden and unexpected death is g'eat shock
TO this community in which he has lived con-
tipuously since childhood. His unumeIy
death is rot only shock but cause OF
sincere grief, for be had innumeraole friends
who will miss him uow that he has oeen
taken away. The funeral services Will De
seld a, 30 O'Clock todsy at tie residence OF
Mrs Hood 90 Main Street. Holly WOOD
Camp, woodmen of the World will attend
the fuoeral services 10 body.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to. the public to
know Of ono concern in the land who are nos
afraid to be generous to the needy and suffer
ing. The proprie.ors of Dr. Kiag's New Dis
covery for Consumption. Coughs and Colds.
have given away over ten million trial bottles
of this great medicine; and have the satisfac
faction of knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands Of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bron
chitis, Roarseness and all diseases OF the
Throat. Chest and lungs are surely cured by it,
Call on ]. F. W. DeLorme, Drusgis:, and ge'
a trial bottle free. Regular size soc and ST.
Every bottle guaranteed. or price refunded. 3
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

The City Council held regular meeting at
O'Clock % Wednesday Present-Hsyor
Hughson aod Aldermen Eoperson, Flon,
Flowers, Boyle, Stuckey and Hurst.
Minutes of Jan 24th, 26tb auG 30th were
read and approved.
Messrs. Neil O'Doonell, R. NJ. Wallace
presect their right to the renewal of The lease
oy City Council.
Au apparent misunders;a oding ha7!ng
arisen as 10 the parties 70 whose favor the
lease bad been renewed, the city clerk bad
refused to deliver the lease, until the disputed
point was settled by council hessrs. Ryt-
tenberg, O'Donpell and Wallace each made
statements in explanation of their purpose,
which was TO Insure the continuance or q
tobacco business io Sumter, aud their WILL
iogness to sub-let to the other claimants,
Messrs Robert Haynsworth and A. v. .
Suder, on the came terms az provided tor
themselves
Mayor Hughson stated that be understood
the renewal to have been made TO Messrs
O'Donneil, Ryuenoerg and Wallace, and
would 80 rule uoless objection thereto was
made. The clerk was Instructed to deliver
the lease in accordance with the Mayors rui'
ing
Report of the clerk and treasurer for the
month of January was referred to the finance
committee together with bills presented.
Mr.. Flnn again called attention to the
necessity of new roof on tbe Opera House
% motion of Mr Flowers, the Mayor ap-
pointed committee 10 get oids for the work,
and report to a meeting which would be
called for the purpose of considering the
matter. Messrs Flowers, Boyle aud Finn
we're named ss the committee.
Defective drainage at various points was
discussed, apd the Street Committee was re-
oaes,ed 10 report at the called meeting the
amount of pipe necessary for the work to be
done.
4 letter was read from the Board OF
health suggesting that civil engineer be
eu plo5 ed to make contour zap OF the city
and estimate cost of sewerage system
Action was deferred.
There were no other matters of general
interest.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
Cocoalne in the Spine.

Chicago. Feb 18 -Mrs Mary Arodt,
in spite of her 50 years, watched sur
geon at the county hospital today ampu.
tate her right leg, two inones below the
hip. without giving any evidence OF
palo. The operation proved successful.
The operation was of great interest to
tie suEgical world. Dr. Samuel l.
Weber, member OF the advisory staff
of the hospital, had charge of the
operation, which is said to be the first
of lis nature performed 10 America,
apd The second knowo to medical men,
the first ha7iog been performed 10
Europe. Dr. Weber made study Of
the initial operation and concluded that
the method might be employed for the
lower limbs of patients wbo we're
unable to Withstand the effects OF
auaeetbetics The method consists 10
the deadepiDg Of the Derves 10 toe
limbs by the injection of cocosne 10
the vertebral cavity above the point
where the nerves controlling the lower
limbs branch frcm the spinal cord.
The patient. while losing all feeling in
the lower Limbs, had The use OF all ber
faculties
She had suffered gaugrenous at1eo-
ton of the leg aod amputatlon became
necessary to save her life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
MARRIED.

Ga las, "Wednesday after, oon foar thirty
o'ciock Mr. w F. jenkins and a'ss oalhe
Darr were united in marriage The cere'
uong WAS soeo4p,zsu NJ the home OF toe
ori :e, iu this city, Re-, P. D Hay, othclauog
The parlor had D en- ,astetu!ly decorated
wuh e erg:eens and flowers Of the season,
and under ,h. soft candle light, presented a
pleasing appearance. A few,trienos and 1ela-
lives Of he cootractiog parties witnessed toe
Impressive Ceremony, which was sccord''g
TO the ritual Of the Episcopal Courc'
after refreshments were served me guests
departed Mr. and Mrs Jenkins VIII
Sumter their home
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
Petit Jury-Secord Week.

" W DesCbamps, Mt Clio.
j A Hodge, Priva,eer,.
Charles Thames, Sum'er.
W F Malbis, NJ, Clio
H R Thomas, Middleton.
J B Kelly, Bisoopville
S R Fraser, Sumter.
W S Dinkips, Swimming Pens
James Il Mcleod, Privateer.
X Mcleod, Rafting Creek.
J B King, Blsbopville.
EE Keeie, Mayesville.
J E Cousar, Risbopville.
Joseph Mcleod, Privateer.
TE Davis, B!shopvll.e.
T J Geddines, Prigaseer.
T T Cole, Sblloh
&c Mccoy: Carriers Crossing.
Peter Mel.ett, Middleton
John Shaw, Mt Clio
RI Davis, Concord
Louis H Hair, Middleton.
J A Prescott. Privateer.
W F Il hlte, Concord.
S B Brscey, Privateer
r C Tisdale, Privateer.
J u Compton. Prlvateer.
H W Carnea, Bishopvile.
Frank Grooms, Concord
Mejoy Hodge, Privateer.
George P Booth, Providence.
T + thomas, Middleton.
G. S Baker. Rafting Creek.
w NJ Cooper, Mt Clio
r H Ramsey, Privateer
J r Terry, Swimming Pens
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
A Seasonable Suggestion.

Mr. Editor W ith the advent of the terri
BILE spell of weather DOW on us we hear on
all sides the exclamation, 81 wonder how the
poor stand it 10 this terrible weather" The
matter is spokeo of as some abstract propoai-
tion icstead of an awful reality at our very
doors staring us in the face and demanding
immediate relief 10 our small city every
one knows of some poor neighbor who mas
but LITTLE fuel, perhaps none. We can sse
from the windows of our own homes the
CHASTITY spectacle of the spectre wood pile.
Pride and proper self-respect may do n uch to
shield the sad truth but we hear it Perhaps
their little ones uoconsciously tell OUTS the
sac Story. 1t may be only hint that oaoy
is sick and we wish we bad at bone such g
nice fire as you all tave. We LAY try 10
dismiss it, saying It's 20 doubt mistake;
bu, conscience makes noble stand and urges
as to give the needed cid. Wbeo the hand IS
almost extended, the base thought If We do
not mind we will ge, in she same tx ourselves
sounds cowardly retreat and the first heav-
ing of ,ha, splendid impulse which might
have been sounding in our heart to make II
q channel of aid 10 answer TO some sgon'zed
PRAYER perhaps from the lips of the fatoe:iess
or widow.
II each reigbbor acting Individually wocld
send the needed al d, if be does net teel aoie
20 co so singiy get aaother to join, al: Wouio
be well. Above all CARRY out The sacred
ipjuaction. Let not your lett hand Euo"
wnst yonr right haod ooeth. To the Inquiry
who sen, tae assistance. let the answer, Ills
no mistake Nor is it?
CAK AND PINE
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21

DeWitrs Witch hazel Saive is unequa!!ed
for piles, ipju.ies and skin diseases. II is the
original Witch Hazel Salve. Beware of all
counterfeits. ]. S. Hushson h Co.
The young mems prayer mee.iog held 10
the Magnolia Street Methodist Church last
Thursday oieht was thoroughly enjoyed by
every one who attended. The meetings. will
be held every Thursday evening.
Notwithstanding the advance IN price OF
all erades of commercial fertilizers the deal
ers 10 :his city are selling large quantities and
it is said that fully as much will De used 10
this county this year as last.
Mrs. J. K. Miller, Newton Hamiltoe, Pa,
writes, 81 think DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
the grandest salve made - II cures piles aud
heals everything. All fraudulent limitations
are worthless. J. S. Hughson l. Co.
The Teachers Association of Sumter
County met at the Graded School Saturday
ia regular monthly session. The session was
Interesting and profitable, although the at
tendance of teachers was smailer than usual,
owing 10 the threatening and disagree abe
weather.
The macadam roadway stands the test of
heavy rairs remarkably we'll aod today
there are more people in Sumter who favor
street Improvements than ever before.
Country visitors in the city Friday from the
lower part of the county reported that there
was more water in the low Cat woods tbao has
been for many years. The absence Of water,
however, from the deep ponds that in times
pact held water the year rouod is potlced,
and accounted for as the result Of ditching
and improved drainage.
II bad bronchitis every winter for years
and 20 medicine gave me permanent relief
til begaa to take One Minute Cough Cure
know it is the beet cough medicine made, .
SAYS J Koootz, CORY, Pa. Itoaickly cures
coughs, colds, Group, asthma, grippe aud
throat and lung troubles 1t is the children's
favo.i,e remedy. Cures quickly J. S.
Hughson Co
TIE claim of Hesltb Officer Resrdon for
sery,ces while acting as smallpox Inspector
for the State BOARD of Health during the epi-
oen,c 10 THE county was passed and ordered
naic on Saturday. Tnis was jaat claim
ard the general assembly did vel! TO order i.
Maid without further delay The State Board
Of Health should have paid it loog ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21

All grades Of paper are advancing u price
AID in short lime-wheo VIC have to re-
p!enish our stock-our customers will have
to pay more fo. paper and envelopes New
is the time TO lay 10 supply of statiooery,
aud we cau sell q, the Cd prices fer short
tire only. Bay while We have full stock
apd large assortment-tought q; the Old
prices.-H. G. Os,een 4 Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
A Cold Snap.

Saturday night was the coldest of the win
ter and Sunday was the coolest day There
was light fall of snow and sleet Saturday
afternoon and evening but before midnight
the soow ceased falling and the sky cleared,
but the cold grew more intense. Sunday
morniog everything was frozen bard and
fast aod many water pipes and pumps had
bnrst The thermometer registered l3
degrees above zero-]9 degrees below the
freezing point.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
a New Member.

The election of Representative Crum to the
of6ce of State l:quor commissioner created
vacancy 90 the BOARD of sinking tend com.
missioners. This vacancy is TO be filled by
Representative J. Harvey Wlsop Of Sumter,
who by virtue of beiog made chairman of
the ways and means committee of the house,
also becomes Mr. Crum;s successor on the
sinking fund commission.-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
His Maiden Effort.

Attorney George NJ. Beasley has
been the recipient of many coogratula-
tons upon the successful manner in
which he delivered bis maiden speach
10 the court room 10 the case of the
state vs. Parker aud Deas. The effort
was 6ne one and Mr. Beas'ey deliver
ed it more like veteran than like a
novice He is young man who
evidently has very bright future
before him.-Augusta Chronicle
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21

The mail boxes recently put up on the
streets are DOT used TO any great extent, the
average number OF letters collected day
thus far neue about fifty from the four boxes.
Unless the BOXES are more generally rsed 1t
will be Impossible TO obtain from the post
ofice department an appropriation for addl
tiopal boxes, as it is the policy of the depart
ment 10 place mali boxes ouly wnere they
are needed and ls1gely used
Geo Balbe, Mendoza, Va gays, Nothing
did me 80 much gond as Kodo! Dyspepsia
Cure. One dose relieved me, few bottles
cured me-" 1t d'ges,s what you eat aod
always cures dyspepsia J. S. Hughson b
Co.
Attention is again called 10 the entertain
ment to be given at the Graded School audi
1orium on next Thursday evening for the
benefit Of the Fourth Regiment Orchestra.
This entertainment is given unte7 be auspi-
ces of the Graded School es expressive Of its
appreciation Of the money favors received at
the hands of the Orchestra. The writer
remembers that 90 an occasion Of the gen
eral holiday the school authorities had deem.
cd it e1pedieut to have some prbic exercises
at the school building The members of the
orchestra were requested to assist aod toey
responded With their accustomed courtesy
and promptilude Afterwards it wes ascer-
raipel that some Of the members ood eiveo
up the pleasure Of a long looked for hunt 10
order to se present at the exercises. This is
but one example of the many courtesies
shown the school oy the Orchestra Does
your child attend the Graded school? lfso,
go out uext Thursday evening and chow your
appreciation Ct The p eesure that the Orchestra
has given ;our child The price of admis-
sioa is 25 cents
Joln Dirr, Poseyvile, lad /, says, ~
never used anything as good es One Minute
Cough Cure We are never without it,
Quickly breaks up coughs and colds. Cures
all throa: and lung troubles. Its use will
prevent consumption Pleasant 10 take.
J. S. Hughscn + Co.
'sl had dyspepsia for years. No medicine
was so effective as Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Il
gave immediate relief. Two bottles pro.
duced marvellous results,'' writes L. Il. War
rem, Albany. Wis. 1t digests what you eal
and cannot fail to cure. J. S. Hughson &
ca
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
THE COTTON MARKET.

The local cotton market has been steady
tbroughou. the past week with strong de-
mand and light receipts. For middlipg g
as 65 has been paid during the week. Re-
ceip,s for this week l45 total receipts for
the season 25,5o5. The na:ae, quotations to-
day are: Middling 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
R9d hot From the Gun

Was the bail that hit G. B. steadrnan, of
Newark, Mich, in the Civil War. 1t caused
horrible Ulcers that no treatment helped for
20 years. Then Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured
him. Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, Fell
ons, corns, Skin Eruptons. Best Pile cure
.on earth. IS cts. box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold BY J. F. w DeLorme. Druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21

The Opera House roof ;s 10 urgent need OF
repairs ard unIe:s he leaks are stopped nj
once the iuterlor Of The ouiidiog will be !an-
aged !ucct II ore than new tin root would
cost, Ii 10 SAID that daylight can be seen
through the roof aow aud the paper con-
tl:ues 10 peel off 10 sheets. The building
was flooded by the rain Tue-day morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21

Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup is not common
every oay cough mixture. 1t is marvellous
remedy for all lhe Troublesome and danger
Gus comclicauons resn.ting from a colo ln
the bead, throat, chest or lungs. Sold tor Is
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER.
Bu Z. = Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.

Bu 7. z Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
WaEdRsEA.s IS. i RoBr T. ,,.s E. h;n 0,Sk1ss sI's5s
Of Administrations of the Estate of and effects
MISS NILL[AMETTA DlNkINS, deceased
These are therefore to cite and admohish
all end Singular the kiodred and creditors
of ,be said Miss Willamette Diokins. late OF
ssi1 County aud State, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the
Court of PROBATE, to be held at Sumter
c. H., on March lst, 1900, next, after
publication thereof, at II o'clock n the fore
noop, TO show cause, if aoy they bsve, Why
the said Administration should cot be grant
ed.
Given under my hand this l4th day OF
THOS v WALSH,
Judge of Probate.
Feb l4-2t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21

Popalar stores for boys and girs,. Henty
series, and many others at 81. G. Osteen 4
Co's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-21

KIANTED, for cash, Hickory, Doewood
w Persmnon, Wainut Logo. Southern
Hardwood Co., P. O. Box 529, Charleston,
S. c.. Nov 29-v
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-11
Shoe Leases.

New YORK, Dec. 1.-THE board of
directors of the National Association of
Boot and Shoe Manufacturers met here
today. They are awaiting the answer of
the United Shoe Machinery company to
the objections urged by the National
Association of Boot and Shoe Manufac-
turers to the form of leases recently
adopted by it. Eighty seven per cent of
not signed and are not disposed to sign
the Objectionable leases and I3 per cent
have signed it, but many of these have
regret for having hastily COM
piled with the exacting demands of the
lessor and have appealed for relief.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-11

WASHINGTON, Dec. H. The senate
Will continue to give its attention to the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty and the ship SUBJ
sidy bill during the present week, taking
up first one and then the other as NAV suit
the convenience Of those who may wish
to speak on the two measures. During
the last session of congress the Nicarap-
uan canal bill was made the special order
OF business for Monday next, but the
establishment of the ship bill as the reg
ular order will have the effect Of displac-
ing the canal bill, preference being given
under the senate rules to regular order
over special order. 1t is understood
that Senator Morgan, who has charge of
the canal bill, will not press the measure
until the treaty for the abrogation of the
Clayton Bulwer treaty is disposed Of
On this account the friends of the ship
bill do not apprehend that he will make
any opposition to the continuance of the
consideration of that measure He has.
indeed, said that he would be content to
allow his bill to follow closely in the
wake of the ship bill.
Three or four senate speeches are
promised in opposition to the subsidy
bill, and it is expected that most, if not
all of these already in sight will be made
during this week. Among those who
probably will speak on the subject are
Senators Clay, Vest and Berry, all of
whom oppose the bill Senator Vest is
an especial advocate Of free ships.
There are differences of opinion as to
what effect the taking of vote on the
forti6cation amendme mt to the treaty will
have upon the time of disposing of that
instrument, but majority of the sem
ators express the opinion that the vote
upon the treaty itself will follow soon
after the vote upon the amendment.
The indications are that the anne ndment
will be adopted and as thus amended the
treaty will be ratifi'd. Opponents of the
treaty will offer other amendments, but
they do not count upon having them
favorably acted upon. The senate will
not sit Wednesday, on account of the
centennial celebration of the establish
ment of the seat of government at Wash
ington, and there is a possibility Of ad-
journment from Thursday until Monday
of next week.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-11

to the vessels OF great draught which
must at present regulate their sailing
hours by the varying state Of the tide.
Two giant hydraulic dredges have been
constructed to do the work which CON-
prises the digging out of no less 4o, o,ooo,-
600 gallons of sand and mud which now
obstruct the channel. These dredges
suck sand from the bottom with their
powerful hydraulic pumps at the rate Of
$1,000 gallons per minute. These dredges
are 50 per cent larger, so per cent more
powerful and 40 per cent greater in
carrying capacity than any dredges in
the world. They embody the same prin-
ciples as made so successful the dredges
used in improving the Mersery at Liver
pool. The contract calls for the CON-
pletion ofthe work in five years.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-11
Big Charity BAH in Chicago.

CHICAGO, Dec. II. - The German
American Charity Association will hold
its seventh annual charity ball tonight in
the auditorium. This year the prepara-
tions surpass those of previous years. A
new feature is the forming of a women s
auxiliary to act in the disposition Of boxes
and seats. 1t is composed Of 37e prom.
inent Chicago women. Last year this
charity ball netted profit Of $I2,6oo.
This year it is expected that the net re-
suit will be much larger.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-11

Los ANcELEs, Dec. II.--Chairman
Rogers Of the local committee Of the
Order Of Railway Telegraphers, who Is
also assistant chairman of the entire or.
ganization west of Albuquerque, stated
tonight that the strike situation on the
Santa Fe is entirely satisfactory from the
telegraphers' point of view. II is as
serted that on the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe proper a sympathetic strike
would be inauguarated by the Brother
hood Of Locomotive Firemen and the
Brotherhood Of Railway Trainmen and
this strike will be rapidly extended to
other divisions If necessary.
The strikers have issued the following
statement:
"We, the telegraph operators of the
Santa Fe system, that are under the d.
rection Of General Manager Nevin. feel
that while We are being treated ali right
the conditions under which we are work
are altogether different from those which
exist on the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe
branch. This branch being part of the
Santa Fe system division No. a3 Of the
Order Of Railway Telegraphers. blow
struck at any portion Of this division af-
fects the entire body constituting the d.
vision. General Manager Nevin states
that we are violating our contract with
them by sympathetic strike in behalf of
our fellow workmen on the Gulf, Colo
RADIO & Santa Fe branch, which 10 a part
of our division. He errs in this, for we
are absolutely violating no portion Of the
tract receptly entered into with
him. There is no part of contract which
provides for an occasion Of this kind. The
schedule merely provides that 80 days.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-11
Large Dividends Ia December.

NEw YORK Dec. 1.-THE payments of
dividends and interest this month will be
very large. 1t is estimated that during
the month of December approximately
$4,000. 900 will be paid out in interest on
railroad, industrial and miscellaneous
bonds and dividends on stocks. The
total amount received by holders of this
class of securities during the year of 1900
is placed at about $6I5, 500, 900. The
largest disbursements were made in lam
uary, when they exceed $Ioo, ,ooo, ,ooo.
Next to January comes July. with an
amount exceeding $4,000 900.
Lewiston daily teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1901, 1900-12-11
New East Channel.

BROOKLYN, Dec. 1.-The work of
dredging the new east channel will begin
in a few days. After its completion it
will be known as the Ambrose channel.
1t will furnish pathway 7,ooo feet wide
and 40 feet deep from the Narrows
across Sandy Hook bar 10 the open sea.
thereby doing away with the tortuous
and difficult channel which now exists
and providing an easy and safe pas age
at all tides and conditions Of weather