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, 1900-06-23
FLOWER

ut is a surprising fact" says Prof
Houston, that in my travels In all
parts of the world, for the last ten
years I have met with more people
having used Green's August Flower
than any other remedy. for dyspepsia,
deranged liver and stomach. and for
constipation. I ind for tourists and
salesmen, or for persons flling ONCE
positions, where headaches and general
bad feeling from irregular habits exist,
that Green's August Flower II . grand
remedy. It does not injure the system
by frequent use, and IL excellent foz
sour stomachs and indigestion" Sam
pie bottles free at Frank H. EgEles-
tons. Sold BY dealers in all civilissd
countries.
, 1900-06-23
AONOSTIC
Not Allowed to Testify In Court Because
of His Belief.

OF his boNof.
The Philadelphia Bulletin says: The
final disposition of a sensational will
contest in which 1t is alleged the name
Of the testator was forged by the ex-
ecutors, one Of whom is his daughter,
was delayed today for a week on ae-
count Of the agnosticism Of the princi-
pal witness, Percival Frazer, the hand
writing expert. The case in question
involves the 100000 estate left by
Chas. H. Mason, formerly a widely
known ~conveyancer and real estate
agent whose place of business was on
Mrs. Eliza Cram, his daughter, and
Charles A. Fessler. The hearing was
progressing smoothly when R. s.
Johnson, one Of the attorneys for the
defense, called Mr.. Frazer for the pur-
pose Of having him identify the alleged
forged signature and several sigma
lures of Mr.. Mason, admitted to be
genuine. Mr.. Frazer, looking calm
and collected, marched confidently to
the stand. do you swear or affirm"
asked the magistrate. Il AFFIRM" re-
piled Mr.. Frazer. Before going any
further I desire to examine into the
competency Of the Witness" put in
former District Attorney George Ora
ham, n Of the attorneys for the de-
PENDANTS. Then addressing Mr.. Frazer
he asked: do you believe in a God?"
Il neither believe nor disbelieve,"
quickly answered Mr.. Frazer. do
you believe in a future state Of punish
ment and reward?" II neither believe
or disbelieve. l know nothing about
It," returned the witness. II object to
having the witness testify said Mr..
Graham. Under the law, which de-
clares that a witness to be competent
to testify must believe in a Supreme
Being, he is clearly disqualified" re-
turned Mr.. Graham, addressing the
court. Magistrate Eisenbrown at this
stage cut the matter short by request
ing Mr.. Frazer to stand aside for the
time being,
, 1900-06-23
A GOOD COUGH MEDICINE.

1t speaks we'll for Chamberlain
Cough Remedy when druggists use II
in their own families in preference ID
any other. II have sold Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for the past five
years with complete satisfaction to
myself and customers" sayr Druggist
J.. Goldsmith, Van Etten, N. Y. u
have always used it in my W family
both for ordinary coughs and colds
and for the cough following "a grippe
and find 1t very ef%icacious." For sale
by Frank H. Eggleston, Druggist
, 1900-06-23
LIFE GRADUALLY DENGTHENING

Recent statistics prove that the yer
age health and length of life of human
beings have grown stronger and long.
err with the years. In the fifteenth cen.
fury, there was not to be found a mar
or m over sixty years Of age. II
is clearly demonstrated that the change
for the better has been brought about
by modern ideas and methods. One
Of the agents which has been most in
strumental in preserving life is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. Thousands
have died from stomach and digestive
disorders, who might have survived
had they resorted to the Bitters. It is
the greatest Of known tonics for stom-
ach and digestive organs. 1t cures dys-
pepsia, Indigestion and constipation,
and has done so for the past fifty years.
There is nothing to equal it.
, 1900-06-23

Starvation never yet cured dyspep-
STA. Persons with Indigestion are al
ready half starved. They need plenty
Of wholesome food. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure digests what you eat so the body
can be nourished while the worn out
organs are being reconstructed. It Is
the only preparation known that will
instantly relieve and completely cure
all stomach troubles. 1t is certain to
do you good.-A. H. Cordiner.
, 1900-06-23
| SPRAINED ANKLE QUICKLY
CURED.

AT n time I suffered from a Sc.
we're sprain Of the ankle" says Geo. E.
Cary, editor Of the Guide. Washington.
Va. after using several well recon-
mended medicines without success, I
tried Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and am
pleased to say that relief came as soon
as 1 began its use and a complete cure
speedily followed" Sold by Frank H.
Eggleston, Druggist.
, 1900-06-23
TRY ALIENS FooT.EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At
this season your feet feel swollen, nervous
and hot. and get tired easily. /; you have
smarting feet or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes walking
easy. Cures swollen and sweating feet. blis-
tiers and rallous spots. Relieves corns and
hunions of all pain and gives rest and COM
fort. Try IL today. Sold by all druggists ano
shoe stores for y cents. Trial package FREE.
Address. Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy. n. Y.
, 1900-06-23

Unless food Is digested quickly 1t
will ferment and irritate the stomach.
After each meal take a teaspoonful OF
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It digests what
you eat and will allow you to eat all
you need Of what you like. 1t never
fails to cur the worst cases Of dys-
pepsia.-A. H. Cordiner, Druggist.
, 1900-06-23

After the battle of Spion Kop one
Of the English soldiers was found dead
with his finger on the trigger of his
rifle. A Boer who attempted to take
the rifle out of his hands was shot
dead by a slip of the lead mans fn-
ger.
, 1900-06-23

Lizzie" whispered the boyish voice
through the knothole. me brain is
wurkin' night an day thinkin' OF you."
"'Taint union, den!" piped the girl,
whose father lays brick.-Chicaso
News.
, 1900-06-23

All who suffer from piles will be glad
to learn that DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve will give them instant and per-
manent relief. 1t will cure eczema and
all skin diseases. Beware of counter
feits.-A. H. Cordiner, Druggist.
, 1900-06-23

Reports show that over fifteen hun
dred lives have been saved through the
use of Ono Minute Cough Cure. Most
of these were cases Of grippe. Group.
asthma, whooping cough. bronchitis
and pneumonia. Its early use prevents
q. Oordiner.
, 1900-06-23

London, June ga special from
Shanghai says that it is reported from
Japanese sources hat 1,50O foreigners
have been massacred at Tien-Tsin.
, 1900-06-23

New Zealand's frozen meat trade
with Great Britain now equals about
$4,000 sheep a day, or some $500, 900
earcasses per amman.
, 1900-06-23

Brussels, June 22.-The Petit Bleu
states that a telegram was received yes
terday by an important Brussels firm
from China saying that Admiral Sey-
mour's relieving force and the Russian
column entered Picking simultaneously.
The legations were reported intact,
and all the Belgian residents are said
to be safe.
, 1900-06-23

The hearty looking man who thu1nps
his chest and says he's sound as a dollar,
does not take into consideration the ca
.arrh which bothers him occasionally.
, 1900-06-23

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, 1900-06-23

London, June 22.-It is understood
the admiralty has received a dispatch
from the British naval commander in
Chinese waters on the subject of the
heavy damage done to the foreign con-
cessions at Tien-Tsin and the casual
ties of the international forces. This
has not yet been published.
The admiralty SEN orders to Ports
mouth and Plymouth this morning to
hold attachments of marine artillery
and infantry in instant readiness for
service in China
, 1900-06-23

Daily Republican only soc q month.
, 1900-06-23

Daily Republican only SOC a month.
, 1900-06-23

LARAMIE HIVE NO 4, L. o. T. M.
Meets second and fourth Fridays OF
each month in I. o. o. F. hall.
Emma L Prickett. Lady Com.
Helen Kidd, Record Keeper.
, 1900-06-23

LARAMIE LODGE NO. 304, FRA
TERNAL UNION OF AMERICA. Meets
third Thursday Of each month at G. A
R. hall May Baird Campbell. r. N.
Inez NcCutcheon, Secretary.
, 1900-06-23

New York, June 22.-Rev. DR.. Leon
eign missionary society, in this city
received the following c%ablegram to-
day:
"Che Foo, June 15.-Tien-Tsin bonn
barded. Picking very serious. Hop
kins, Brown and King saved. Gun
boat. Brown"
The three men mentioned are mis-
sionaries. Dr.. Leonard infers from
the fact that only those who were saw
ed are mentioned, the remaining "a mis-
sionaries at Tien-Tsin have been murd-
cred by the Boxers. Among them are
many women, including five in the Wo-
mans Foreign Missionary society, and
members of the Haynor, Pike and Hop
kins and Brown families.
Berlin, June 22.-According to a dis
patch from Shanghai, received here,
Tien-Tsin is being bombarded by Chi
nese regulars and not by the Boxers.
Shanghai, June 22.-The American
consul at Che Foo writes that the Nash
vile, from Taku, is bringing thirty
three Americans from Pei Tai Ho.
Washington, June 22.-fhe state de-
partment has received a cablegram
from Consul General GoodnoW at
Shanghai announcing the arrival there
of two steel cruisers. NO details are
given. These vessels are supposedly
British cruisers to protect the town in
, 1900-06-23

LARAMIE TENT NO. Z, K o. T. n.
Meets every Tuesday evening l n l. O. o.
F. hall. c. B. Ridgaway, Com.
l. X. Swigart, R. K
LARAMIE LODGE NO. 4 A. o. q.
W. Meets every Monday evening in A.
o. U. W. hall. F. Brueckner, n. w.
c. W. Bussard, Recorder.
CUSTER POST NO. l, G.. A. r.
Meets second and fourth Monday even
ings in G.. A. R hall.
E. F. Gaskell, P. c.
j. A. Cokefair, Adtt-
CUSTER CORPS NO. 20, W. R c.
Meets first and third Monday evenings
in G. A. r. hall.
Mrs. Lizzie Reals, Pres.
Mrs. Olivia Peale, Secretary.
WASHINGTON CAMP NO. l., P. o.
s. OF A. Meets second and fourth We'd
nesday evenings in C. A. R hall
G. W. DeForest, Pres.
o. S. jackson, r. s.
CACTUS LOYAL ORANGE LODGE
NO. 232. Meets first and third Saturday
evenings in l. o. o. F. hall.
E. D. Titus, w. NJ.
T. r. Cummings, Secretary.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION NO.
1O3, B. Of L. E. Meets first and third
Satw lay evenings at 7:3O IN G. A. R
hall.
James King, Jr., Chief Engineer.
Farley Mathison, First Assistant.
BLACK HILLS LODGE NO. Sc, B. Of
l. F. Meets every Friday at 2 p. m. In
A. R. hall. J. q. Johnson, Master.
B. J. Harnish, Secretary.
R W. BAXTER. JR, LODGE NO.
81. B. Of R. R. T. Meets first Wednes-
day afternoon ana third Wednesday
evening In G. A. R. hall
Oscar Morris, Master.
H NJ. Burns, Secretary.
GEM OF THE ROCKIES LODGE
IS, G. l. A. to the B. Of L. q. Neshs
first and third Thursday afternoons In
G A. r. hall.
Mrs. Dave Reid, President
Mrs. G. NJ. Harris, Sec.
MOUNTAIN HOME LODGE NO. 81,
l. A. to the B. Of R T. Meets In G. A,
r. hall second and fourth Thursday at
2:3O. Mrs. J. ]. Storey, Mistress.
Miss Kate Featherstone. Sec.
w. c. T. U. Laramie Union mest1
che second and fourth Thursdays Of
each month. at 2:30 p. m, al the n. h
parlor.
Mrs. Mary Hazard. President.
, 1900-06-23

WAaATH TRIBE NO. :. 4. O. of R.
n. NsstD mt and third ko0da3 svsa-
tnu In I. o. o. =. hall.
Chas Bergman, 9.
Chas. n. NtnDsn, G. ot r
, 1900-06-23

WYOMING CIRCLE NO. 251, WO-
MEN OF WOODCRAFT. Meets first
and third Friday evenings in I. o. o.
F. Hall. Elizabeth Graham, W. G.
Janet Crawford, Clerk.
, 1900-06-23

r. W. BAXTER. JR-. LODGE NO.
81. 3. Of r. R T. Meets first Wednes-
day afternoon and third Wednesday
evening in G. A. R. hall
Oscar Morris, Master.
H M. Burns, Secretary.
, 1900-06-23

PILOT CAMP NO. 46. WOODMEN
OF TILE WORLD. Meets first and third
Friday evenings, in l. o. o. F. hall.
]. ". Crawford, c. c.
c. L Rauner. Clerk
, 1900-06-23

Undertaken
and EmbaImer,
Dealer In General Funeral Supplies.
ae'idence, Grand Avenue, between Seventh
and Eighth,
SOCIETY DIRECTORY
Secretaries OF organizations will
please notify this Office OF any change
Of officers or other correction desired.
LARAMIE LODGE NO. 3, A. F. and
A. N. Meets nrst and third Monday
evening in Masonic hall
C. w. Bramel, W. M.
J.. e. Gates, Secretary.
LEBANON CHAPTER NO 3. R A.
N. Meets second Wednesday OF each
month in Masonic hall
Jesse Converse. H. P.
J. E. Gates, Recorder.
EMMANUEL COMMANDERY NO. 3,
K. 7. Meets on the second Tuesday
evening in each month In MaSonk hen.
J.. H. Hayford, Is. C.
J. E. Gates. Recorder.
ALPHA CHAPTER NO. l, 0. E. S.
Meets the first and third Tuesday
evenings OF each month In Masonic
hall. Mrs. Anna DeLario, W. NJ.
Mrs Fannie NJ. Settele, Recorder.
DAMON LODGE NO. 3. K. ct p.
Meets every Friday evening at X OF P.
hall. George DeForest, C. c.
+. w. Lee. X OF r, and S.
HERMION TEMPLE NO. /, RATH-
BONE SISTERS. Meets tr st and third
Thursday evenings in X. OF P. hall
Mrs. Charles Yund, n E. c.
Mrs. Mamie Fisher, II. OF R.
LARAMIE DIVISION NO. 2. U. R
K. Of P. Meets second and fourth Thurs
day evenings at the armory in X. OF P.
hall A B. Pope, Captain
John Frick. s. x. R
LARAMIE LODGE NO. 2. L o. o. +.
Meets every Tuesday evening In l. o. o.
f. hall. Angus Natheson, N. G.
J. Schnizler, Secretary.
ALBANY LODGE NO. 7, l. o. o. +.
Meets every Wednesday evening In L.
o. O. f. hall. c. NJ. Tegner, N. G.
Willis Jensen, Secretary.
WYOMING ENCAMPMENT NO. l. L
o. o. F. Meets first and third Thur
day evenings in l. o. o. F. hall.
Jacob Schnizler, C. P.
John E%ckerman, Scribe.
LARAMIE REBEkAH LODGE NO.
l, l. O.. o. F. Meets second and fourth
Thursday evenings in L o. o. F. hall
Mrs. Sophia May, N. G.
Mrs. Annie Muerbe, Secretary.
WYOMING CAMP NO. $3.50. NOD
ERIN WOODMEN OF AMERICA.
Meets first and third Tuesdays In A. o.
U. w. hall. C. W. Bussard, v. c.
w. P. Wright, Clerk.
PILOT CAMP NO. 46. WOODMEN
OF TILE WORLD. Meets first and third
Friday evenings, in L. o. o. F. hall.
J. W. Crawford, c. c.
c. L. Rauner. Clerk
WYOMING CIRCLE NO. PSI, WO-
MEN OF WOODCRAFT. Meets first
and third Friday evenings in I. o. O.
F. Hall. Elizabeth Graham, W. G.
Janet Crawford, Clerk.
LARAMIE LODGE NO. sO4, FRA
UNION OF AMERICA. Meets
third Thursday Of each month at G. A.
R. hall May Baird Campbell. T. N.
Inez NcCutcheon, Secretary.
LARAMIE HIVE NO 4, L. 0. T. M.
Meets second and fourth Fridays Of
each month in !. o. o. F. hall.
Emma L Prickett. Lady Com.
Helen Kidd, Record Keeper.
WAaATCH TRIBE NO. Z, 1. o. Of R.
n. NsstD mt and third ko0da3 svsa-
tnu In I. o. o. =. hall
Chas Bergman, 9.
Chas. n. NtnDen, G. ot r
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News From China.

Bsrlio, Dec l0.-The war Office has
received the following from Count voo
Waldersee, dated Pekiu. Dec 9:
"The International committee for the
administration of Pekjn will meet to-
morrow under the presidency of Col
Baron Gayl.
1.-The Guendell columo. which was
left at Shan Hal Kwan, reached the
district of Yuen Tieo Tsien. FIVE days.
march eas. of Pekin, Dec !, and is now
90 its way back to the capital.
Field Marshal Count Won Waldersee
telegraphed from Pekin last Saturday
that the twc detaohmeuss of troops
from Tien Tsin. oommapded by Col
Lobrsoheidt and Major Falkenbayp,
which had beeo proceeding against =
considerable force of Chinese regulars
which bad taken up position at Tsaug
Shoa. 95 kilometres southwark of Tien
Tsio. have occupied the place without
opposition aod that the column are
returning to Tier Tsin.
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Hubbard's Cotton Letter.

Nav Yots, Dec 10 When the hu-
reaa roper: vas read the market for q
fer minutes was q sccne CT great ex-
c::emeas s:a it was nearly iapossib!e
70 execute orders to sell Large lines
of long cotton were thrown upon 8
market 10 which the short interest was
snail as all had become alarmed at .6e
rumors ths: the bureau report weuId be
buIiisS An estimate Of 10, 100. 600
bales was regarded as Indicating a
somewhat larger yield, as the govern
ment bas seldom if ever uoder es;!mat
ed sne crop Liverpool bad rallied on
weak opening CO the steadines, Of our
market During the morning here,
the break orders to buy we're executed.
which rallied prices aud enabled macy
to sell whose limits had been passed
over 10 the exci'emeos The
movement is on very large scale and
calculated to cop firm the bureau report
Hubbard Bros & Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-12
NorIcs 70 SUBSCRIBERS.

It is not necessary for us to send a
statement to each individual sub
scriber who is indebted to US for
subscription, ss the label shows the
time to which each one has paid.
Examine the label on your paper and
If you are ia. arrears please call and
settle at your earliest convenience
IF it is 70. convenient to cali IN per
son send the money by bank draft,
registered letter or post Office OF e1
press money order.
The amount due by' each one ls
small, but the aggregate amount due
rs is large. and this is toe reason
tina: we expect our subscribers to
make settlements. We have carried
some oil these subscription accounts
over from year to year as an accom-
mediation to cur subscribers, but we
cannot do 80 longer as there is now
no excuse fcr non payment with cot
ton selling for ten cents and over.
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Although these vouchers have breo

Although these vouchers have breo
disaIloaed, the mocey had already been
paid from the Cubaa fooGs It vi. III
CON non hooessy have 20 te mede good.
as we'll as the Neeiey stealing. aud 1t !t
likely .hat .he task Of making good
will fall entirely oo the 9 5 as there
is no probably of recovering any COO
siderable sun either f.cm Rathbooe or
Neeley.
Senator Teller, struck those wbo
believe or pretend TO believe that We
cannot construct the Nicaragua Canal
withou; .de consent of Great Britain. q
solar plexus bloa when be said 10 a
speech advocating action 90 the part
of the U. S. tbs; would be absolutely
independent of Eoglaud. that to esk
Epgland's assent to the construction Of
the caoa! was TO admit that that
country bad right to express lis dis
seut. ae waroed the senate that such
position would not be accepted by the
people OF this country At the last
session of ongress the administration
demaoded that ratification Of the Hay
Pauocesete treaty without amendment
Nov. its personal representatives. 10 the
seDate, gladly agree to haveiog vote
taxed on the Davis amendment. which
provides that nothing in the treaty
''shall apply to measures which the .
S. will 6ad i. necessary to take for
securing BY its own forces the defense
of the U S. and the maintenance of
public ORDER" oe1s Thursday. when
they koow thai it will be adopted.
Tie ADMINISTRATION is COW willing to
accept the amendment simply because
it knows that the treaty could not be
ratified without it.
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London, Dec IL DIR Leyds

London, Dec II DIR Leyds
and bis friends are spreading re-
pert. y says the Amsterdam corres-
pondent of the Daily Mail, ".ha,
Q1een Wi.nela,iua will intervene
a,ser her marriage Tr;s is mean, to
cliac Toe pubic .o the real facts,
which afe that she wrote personally
TO every European ruler on Mr.
Kruger Arrival IA Europe. and from
TWO countries 1t least France aud
Russia, received conditional promises
Of help ia the directions Of interven.
zion, but the plaa failed ~ Berlin
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Cotton has gone tumb'iog down
below nine ceats and there is great
appreheas,oa Of further decline
The heavy decline followed the publ
cation CT the government report on
the ,ois. estimating the crop at lo..
100, COO bs.es From the present
outlook the enaa who plants the next
crop on basis of nine cents will get
left. for if the seasons are favorable
in 1901 the biggest cotton crop on
record wiil be made and prices will
go down te low water mark again
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-12
Miner to Rule the Beers.

Lond on. Dec 10-Io the bcuse of
comuons today the Colonial Secretary.
Caauber;ain, stated that Sir Alfred Mil
uer goveroo: genera! ofCape Colony aud
Bsisizh high commissioner to South
Africa, sould be appointed governor Of
the Trsusvaal aod the Orange Free
State The latter country. be said,
would also bave lisu.enaoc- governor,
and both countries would have The
assistance CT executive councils l.
was not proposed. however, that the
governments OF both countries should
be the sane. Mr. Chamberlaio also
stated that all big towns 10 tbe eao
colonies wcuid 5000 have municipal
governments with the usaa! powers.
Mr. Chamberlain added that the
guiding principle of the government
would be the consultation Of local
opioioo as far as possible. Local Gus
toms and Law practice in the Oraoge
River Colony would not be disturbed.
aad things there would be left 10
ssatoo quo ante beilum. 10 the Vaai
River Colony (,be Trapsvaal) there
would be great alterations Afrikan-
ders would be sppoinsed to aduIoistra
tive posts who're 1t vas possible TO do
50. Equal law ADD liberty would be
brought about throughout South Africa,
which would ultimately lead to self
goverouen,, wbiob was the desire Of all
TO see established
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-12

The State Board Of Coptro: met last
week acd purchased fer the State Dis
peosary nearly bal: ni.iioO dollars
worth CT liquor This is holiday sup
ply and i. SHOULD be adequate to pro
vide boozy Christuas aud grogy New
Year Cor all patrons Of tie great nofa'
Institution.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-12

The popaiassoa Of e'' towns 10 VIZ
eioia haviog more shaa two Thousand
iahabi:suts hss been snoouuced BY the
sepsus oaic;.is ba, i: is still impossible
to ascertain the population Of South
Carolina ,owcs There is some discrim'
ina,;so 10 tbs matter. for is vas stated
by the ofsoials that figures would be
announced By states in alphaee.icsl
order.
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LIS SECRETARY ARRESTED.

London. Dec 10.-A epeoial dispatch
from Shanghai announces that Ii Hug
Chaog's Maochu secretary, has been
arrested by order OF Field Marshal
Count 700 Waldersee, on the charge Of
communicating With the Boxers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-12

Sumter Coanty should have an
exhibit at the Charleston Exposition
and II it is to be the best and most
complete that the county can furnish
there IS no time to be lost 10 begin
ming to prepare !:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-12

Christmas cards. calendoss, booklets, art
editions Of famous poems in g,ea. variety aud
exquisite designs q. H. G. osteen S,Co,s,
book store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-12

The republicans have such com
plete control of congress- that the
democrats are scarcely more than
interested spectators.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-12

Now .ha. the tria! OF the Rev. W.
e johnson. Of Bamberg, for the mur-
der CT Willie Be!linger, is over and
he has been acquitted. we cannot be
charged with attempting to prejudice
the jury by expressing the opinion
taa..Mr Jcbuson adopted a peculiar
method Of avoiding difficulty when
he took shotgun and went out OF
his yard into the street when be saw
his enemy coming across the school
campus. BeIlinge, may have pro
voked :ae original difficulty, ne may
have persecu.ed Mr.. johnson, threat
ened his life. aud even may have
fred the frs: shot. yet We cannot see
that Mr.. johnson was justified in
arming himself with shotgun and
taking stand in the street directly
in Beilinger'e path.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-12

Tae death of e1 Senator j. l. NJ
Irby removes man who was con-
manding Ega,e 10 South Carolina
politics tea years ego. but who at
the time OF his death aud for several
wears bad been political nonentity
with 20 following aud without indu.
ence Irby was, when at his best. a
fne organizer. a shrewd wire puller,
and bold aud determined manipula-
tor. His political methods were
never better eummed up that when he
declared /: .'These are record break
ing times aad rovel proceedings n
e,der