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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19
Z of P Election.

At the regular meeting Of Game Cock
lodge Kodge & of P, which was beld aon,
Cay uigb, with large attendance OF mem oers
ne aonuai elec,ion WAS bed With the toll
lcwiog result:
G l. Ricker-Cbar cellor Commander.
H J Grover, J,-Vice Chancellor
j L McCallom-Prelete.
BM Leboy-Master of Work.
6 DeLorEoe-Mester At Arms
J W nildeu-k r S
B Walsb--Mas,er oe finance
" S Jones-Aasier E1caequer.
Al Wnberspoon-.nner Guard.
A D Moses-Onser Guard.
s r Edmupds-T,osies
The officers will ee publicly ios,alied the
Ere. Monday oigs: 10 January, aud on the
sscoad Mopdsy night the lodge VII! give
a oaoane, Toe Following commi'tee OF
arrangements was appoiotsd TO take charge
of toe banquet H Levy, B. Walsh and
Z. D. Jennings.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19
Henry Blount's Lecture.

Sumter does not patroniz- lectures to aoy
great extent, mores the pity. Not over
buudred people assembled in tbe Masonic
Temple lag, Wednesday night to hear Mr..
Blount, hut the few who did attend we're we'll
repaid by two hours of good entertainme NJ.
The speaker is toll Of anecdotes, which be
tells With good effect. His mIncF3 :s good,
and bis drollery irresistible
He passes easily from grave TO gay, from
lively to severe, moving his audience 10
laughter now, and in the mex, moment al
most 10 tears The lecture is elevat-
ing IN character, and cannot tail 10 do good
10 those who Scar it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19
The Best Plaster.

A piece of aanoe danpened With Cham
bsrlains Pain Balm and bound 70 the affect
ed parts is superior to an, plaster "heo
troubled With lame back or paine 10 the side
OK chest, give 1t tr:A! and you are certain to
oe rore than pleased With the prompt relief
which it aforda Pain Balm also cures rbeo-
matism. Ooe application gives relief. For
sale bv A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19
DEATH

Mrs Margare, Gouldine Reid, the venera
hle and revered widow of Rev. Wm Moultri.
Reid for over fo.,y years pastor Of Sit Zos
PresIy yterian Church in this county, peace
fully, though suddenly. passed away las
Monday night, Dec l7tb, at balf-past eigh
O'clock, q: her hcre pear 81. Charles.
She wss a daughter of Rev. Dr.. Thos
Gouldiog, the 6rst president or presiding
professor 10 The preso, terian Theological
Seminary n Columbia
After his recent trip to B sbopville, "Bill
Arp" Of Georgia, thus meot1ops her in the
Atlanta Constitution:
"Nesr Bishopvi!ie found an old friend,
Mrs. Reid, the sister of nv schoolmates, Ned
Gouldiog and John aod Of Frank Gouldlng,
who wrote the Young Maroooers She is
DOW eighty-oine years old aod came uimbly
down the steps TO meet ue. Her husband
preached 10 sit Zioo church, nearby, for
forty-four yeare spd is buried n the Mt Zion
graveyard, where that eminent missionary
divine, Leighton Wilson is buried. The
tears eis,ened 10 tbe dear old iady's eyes as
We talked OF her hooofed father, Dr. Gould
ine. aud the ols people Of Columbus, who
bad passed over the river -
Her fuceraI eesvioes will take place at ut
Zion Church, today q: II clock.
She leaves four sons aod four daughters,
Merrick Reid Geo. n. Reid. of Bishopvilie.
W Moultrie Reid and Chae. c. Reid, Of ST
Charles, Mrs. Anna R Keli. OF Augusta, Ga
Mrs John W Chandler, of Savannah, Gs.,
Miss Charlotte and Miss Maggie Reid, beside:
nany grandchildren aud great grandchildren
She was bonored with the profouDd respec
and estesn Of the ces, people forming th'
Mt Z'on community
Mrs Reid wss 3S years Old, Ju"o 26h las
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19

Don't use any of the couuterfeits o
DeWit,'s Witch Haz-l Salve. Most of them
are worthless or liable TO causesinjury. The
original DeWit,'s Witch Hazel Salve is
certain cure for piles, eczema, cuts, scalds,
burns. sores aod skin diseases. J S Hugbson
l. Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19

DeWi:,s Little Early Risers sfs dainty 1T
tie pills, br, they nsser fail 20 cleanse the
liver, remove oos,,uc,,ons and luvigorate The
system J S Aughson Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19

Laogdon Hes,en D,nklns, ,he Swear o!d
SOP Of Mr. aad Mrs RopeTt 3 Diokins, oi
tneJc,dsn community, died Tuesdav morning
after sa illness OF scre-s! csys TIE burial
will take psce at Tirz4h chnich g:avsya'd
this i:orning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19
THE CHRISTMAS OFFERING.
Liberal Donations 20 Provide a
Happy Christmas for the Poor.

The largest crowd that ever attended the
Christmas usion meeting Of the Sunday
Schools was present IN the P'eeoy terian
Church Sunday afternoon. The building
was filled until there was scarcely etauoing
room in the galleries and all present were
there for one purpose, TO ASSIST 10 pfoSiolag
for the poor Of the city the things that they
need on Christmas day to be comfortable and
for the children of toe poor the toys ana
other 'hiogs that make toe Gay one OF JOY
aud happiness to Children the "orlo over.
The programme as previously aouooncso
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19

Nsny persoos have had the experience Of
Mr Peter Sherman, of North Strattord, q,
vbo says, "For years suffered torture from
ehronic indigestion, out Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure made we'll nan Of ne :" ltdigests
wha, you eat and is certain cure for dyS-
pepsia and every form Of stomach trouble
II gives relief at once even in the worse cases,
aod can't help but do you good. 5 Hugh.
son i Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19
Masonic Election.

The following officers were elected 10 serve
dorine the ensuing year at the regular COM
mupica,ioo of Claremont Lodge No. GA, A
E. on Thursday cight:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19

sell these Hows little margin that greatest comfort the
satisfaction they give rather than the profit make
My d6oss open to aMy stock is ready for inspection
Coms quarters Of Liberty Hvn Streets
FIRST GLASS LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLES.
W. B. BOYLE. Sumter, S. C.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
BITS FROM ABROAD.

Half million clerks are employed in
London.
Germany has 2s boats Of over 1900
tons capacity.
The average rent OF houses in Eng
land is Ell per annum.
Hundreds of Americans are at pres
ent employed n, Russian factories.
The hcalihiest troops in the world
are those of the German army.
II is estimated that the population
of Europe doubles itself every 660 years.
The annual consumption of meat in
England is 10 pounds per head, l6 per
cent. of which is imported.
The burning mountain" of Montet,
in Aveyron. France, is coal mine
which has been burning for several
years.
Berlin is to have q network of un-
derground railways. 1t is expected
that two years will suffice for complet-
ing it.
When an unmarried woman is borne
to the grave in Brazil her coffin. the
aearse and the livery OF the coachman
are all scarlet.
A new dredge for use in the Volga
river. Russia. has been constructed in
two parts SO as TO pass through the
canal system leading to the Baltic.
Greece has followed ltaly's example
In forbidding the expectation of an
tiquities. Notice has been served on
foreign governments and learned So
eie.ies.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
OUT OF THE ORDINARY.

The young man of Samoa, when in
love, has the name Of his sweetheart
tattooed upon his forearm.
BY special request, a circus at Bell
vile. Kan. changed the route of its
procession, in order that two sick boys
might see il from their windows.
In Manila a Filipino wns asked to
identify some soldiers against whom
charges had been made. The man
couldn't do it. "All Americans look
alike to me-" he said.
One of the specifications of the con-
tracts made by Greater New York for
its charitable institutions is that all
the meat shall be killed and dressed in
New York state. This year 2,353. 600
pounds Of meat will be used.
1t is said that bubbles formed Of
filtered CASTLE soapsuds and glycerine
will last several days. A Baltimore
drawing room ornanented with these
bubbles. which had been carefully re-
leased close to the ceiling. reflected the
gas lights in ever-varying tints, and
the effect was exceedingly attractive. I.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
TRAVEL AND TRAFFIC.

Express trains pass each other at
velocity of 90 yards . second.
Yorkshire is the county in England
which has the greatest railway mile
age. The mex, is Lancashire.
-Four hundred and seventy-two mile:
Of new lines were opened in JaPaI
during the year ended March 81. Their
are now 26e3 miles Of railroad In oP
Grafton.
Hence forth hundred working
hours in ten days il to be the maxi
mum exacted OF any railway employ
ir France. and no consecutive stretcl
Of more than I2 hours is to be tol
Grated.
Fingers are valued at high pric'
ir Australia. A Melbourne boy
eight had his fingers crushed in gat
at level crossing, and one had to b
amputate An action on his behal
was brought against the state railwa..
department.. The jury awarded tn
full amount claimed. $4,000.
In Japan = railway train was blow
from q bridge on October 6. The traii
consisted of two locomotives, thre'
freight cars and four passenger car
carrying 80 passengers. While cross
ing an iron bridge the whole train
with the exception Of the locomotives
was blown from the bridge into tn
stream below
The French military authorities ar
planning the creation of six railwa,
regiments. The war in the Transvaa
Las shown what an important par
railway operations will play in all fu
ture conflicts. According 10 the Rail
way Review, the regiments will be re
eruited among railway employees. ant
they will be drilled in running trains
repairing and destroying tracks, tele
graphing, etc.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

The worlds production Of leat
amounted in 1898 10 777,oO0 tons.
The phosphate output of the state o:
Florida last year amounted to i25,oot
tons. and Of that total 100000 tons wal
purchased by Germany.
There are ordinarily from 30 to A
varieties of Gsh on sale in the Honolulu
markets. A large percentage of the ma
tives make their living by fishing.
1t is said that the government pur'
chases about 10000 typewritcrs per an.
mum, and the administration is abou,
to make systematic attempt TO Sc
cure II considerable reduction in the
price OF the machines by clubbing the
orders together.
In the Office of the secretary of the
commonwealth of Massachusetts, at
Boston, hangs the charter OF the gov
ernor and company of the Mnssachu-
setts Bay in New England. brough,
over by Winthrop in 1880. The great
seal Of England, most ponderous and
convincing symbol of authority, is ap-
pended to 1t.
According to the Philadelphia Led
ger. the police of a small Pennsylvania
city were much mystified by finding
boys fast asleep and in semi-conscious
condition slowed in vacant houses,
sheds and brickyards. 1t was finally
discovered that the boys had gotten
into this condition by inhnling the
fumes of gasoline. and some of them
have really become gasoline drunk
ards.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
PERSONAL MENTION.

Speaker Henderson often employs
the first person in making ruling. an
act which has been characterized as q
pronounced soiecism'
Robert J. Burdette, Jr.. is said to in
herit much OF his fathers ability. He
is at present student at Haverford
college and has recently contributed
several bits of humorous verse TO New
York papers.
Some of the wise men of Boston have
been asked to say who in their opinion
is the greatest man the nineteenth CEN
tury has produced. Most of them vote
for Abraham Lincoln. Others whose
claims are recognized are Darwin,
Spencer. Bismarck, Gladstone and Ed
ison.
DR.. William H. Kendrick. who re-
Gently died in indianapolis, was sup
posed TO have died "a years before in
Washington, and was really robed for
the grave when he recovered conscious
ness in his coffin. He insisted that he
had really died, and by two angels was
conveyed TO Heaven. the glances of
which. he said. were inconceivabie to
mortal eye. Just us he was becoming
accustomed to celestial bliss the angels
sped with his spirit back TO earth and
lodged il again in his body
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
The PARIS EXPOSITION.

Work on the Paris exposition has
unearthed millions Of rats, and the Ia
borers are sometimes obliged TO stop
and do battle with the pests.
An Internal tional congress Of mining
End metallurgy will be held in Paris
The middle of next June and a large
attendance is expected.
Rusts of benjamin Franklin, Horace
Greeley. George W. Childs. Charles a.
Dana and Joseph Medill will adorn the
Publishers building OF the Urite1
States at the Paris exposition.
The rev Paris exposition stamp
bears a representation of the republic
in the form of woman holding in
her hand a tablet on which is written:
The Rights of Man" II will be used
for stamps Of 10, Is, 20 and rs cen
times.
An American corn kitchen will he
maintained at the Paris exposition at
i cost TO the United States of O,0on.
The money will be well invested, for
outside of America the merits of maize
are still but little understood. Last
Nesi TINS Souhiy eAPoiSu Siff,ouo,ouo
worth of flour and only $4,000. 900
worth OF corn meal.
One of the most interesting exhib-
its which will be sent from the United
States to Paris will be a huge map Of
New York city. which is now in proc
ess of construction under the chief
typographical engineer of the board
of public improvements. II measures
asx24 feet and is on scale of 600 feet
to the inch. and includes all the bor-
oughs of the great city and consider
able of the adjoining territory.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
FOR AND ABOUT WOMEN.

The first police matron in Texas has
been appointed at San Antonio.
In Montana women who pay taxes
cote on all questions submitted to tax
payers.
Miss Elizazeth Carnes. teacher of
physical culture in the public schools
of Detroit, has begun a crusade against
garments worn by women which injure
the health.
A series Of measurements made at
Wellesley by Yale scientist shows that
western young women have larger
heads and greater lung capacity than
their eastern sisters.
The sewing women of Berlin get only
30 cents a dozen for making fine shirts.
AT recent reception in New York
Nrs. Henry Havemeyer had for decora-
tions for one room 200 dozen roses
which were bought at $50 dozen.
Ohson Sakural, director Of the Meigi
girls seminary, a, Toxic. who is in
America studying our women's schools,
lays ii is only question of time when
he japanese women will be as progres.
sive as those in this country.
Miss Clara Bett Martins recent sue
cess in winning two important cases,
opposed by the abiest lawyers in Cam
ada, is rebuke for the lawyers who
held out against her admission to the
bar until the women, headed by Lady
Aberdeen. forced them to yield.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
AUTOMOBILE NEWS

A large soda water manufacturing
hrm in New York city has Just put
into service very heavy automobile
wagon weighing 5000 pounds. 1t is
driven by electricity.
An automobile club has been formed
at Bologna, Italy. There is also one
81 Nice. According to the Motor Car
Journal, there are now 2,l73 members
belonging to the Automobile club in
France. In. one week 80 new names
were enrolled.
The park commissioner Of New York
CITY is isseing permits to automobile
owners to the number Of two or three
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
re,,sr s..,Rheur ord Eczem I.

The intense itching and smsriing in
cident to these diseases. Ia instantly
sllxyed bv applying Chamberl-in's Eve
and Skin Ointment. MANY very b,d
cases have been permanently cured bs
it. 1t is equally efficient for itching
piles and favoriie remedy for sore
nipples. chapped handv, chiibisins,
frost bites and chronic sore ewes. 25,.'s.
per box For sale by Ikelman Bros.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
Rod no, From Tho Gun

Was the ball that hit 6. y. Stead
man OF Newark, Mich, ir 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, Felons. Corns, Skin Eruptions.
Best Pile cure on earth. 25 cts. box.
Cure guaranteed. Sold by Ikleman
Bros. Druggists.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
California
Has No
Winter.

The season OF ice and SNOW in
the North is its period of LEAKAGE
and bloom.
Its delicious climate hrais the
sick, refugees the delicate, restores
the overworked, and entrances
the pleasure seeker.
The California Limited.
Santa Fe Route, affords quickest
and most luxurious service.
For particulars, call on or address
H. P. HoRsT.
Local Ticket Agent,
Holly, Colo.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
THE STANDARD
AMERICAN ANNUAL.

week. Up to the present time only
electric carriages have been permitted
to enter the park. as it is thought the
gasoline carriages are noisy.
Park Commissioner Clausen, of New
York city. has granted permit to
woman to run an automobile vehicle
through Central park. At frst he was
in doubt as to her ability to manage
an automobile, but she invited him to
take a ride, and he sent his secretary
instead. The latter was speedily con-
vinced OF her ability, and the permit
issued forthwith.
The Holly chieftain., 1900-04-20
COINS NEW BOOK.

The Latest and greatest work BY the suthor OF
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COIN ON MONEY, TRUSTS AND
IMPERIALISM"
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oents per copy. and II can be had only Of the
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Among these three lots you may find half a
dozen or SO of Mis-; es' Hats. made Of White
Straw. Tam OShanter crown; double ruffie Of
accordion peat: edged with ribbon; regular
price would be $500 We sell them en- 40
Children's Cambria Drawer Waists, made with
two rows OF bone buttons; sizes run Dr.
from to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 6OSs
Children's Cambria Skirts: made with bodies:
hemmed and tucked and finished with Omo
lace edge; sizes to years. ......... 6>Ss
Boys and Girls Bingham Aprons, made with
long full sleeves, Brown and White and Blue
and White checks; ages 1 to Doc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

TITO heleaseu ON PerkOnal Bonds.
George F. Meredith, Anthony P. Garner
and VIM. H. Ferguson were prisoners in
the Police Court today. charged with being
Migrants.
"These men reached this city on freight
train yesterday afternoon" said Policeman
Lynn, land l arrested them at the New
York avenue station"
"Step up here" said the prosecuting at
torney to the strangers. land tell the court
where you are from and why you came
here
I'm walk out of town." said Garner, eff
you will let me CO."
where are you from?" he was asked.
I'm a workingman from Harrisburg" he
answered. land l have a recommendation
from the police department there
Ferguson told the court that he belonged
in Richmond. When he left home he had a
little money. but he spent it all, and now
wants to return home.
Were you with these other men?" he
was asked
II met them at Washington Junction, -
he answered.
I'm on my way to Newport News" said
Meredith, where expect to get on a cat
tie steamer and cross the ocean,
The prisoners were released on their per-
sonal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15

Walter Spencer of No. 40 street north
west, who was arrested yesterday by De-
tectives Miller and Peck on the charge of
stealing watch, valued at $40, from Geo.
Wilson, was today convicted in the Police
Court before Judge Kimball and was fined
$50 with the alternative of sixty days in
Jail The watch was recovered and Span-
Ger was arrested within half an hour after
the matter was reported to Inspector
Boardman.
Spencer admitted the charge and said he
took the watch intending to pawn it to get
money with which to buy a drink of liquor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Statistics of May Exports.

The monthly statement Of the exports OF
the United States for May last, issued by
the bureau of statistics. shows as follows:
Breadstuns, $23O74,995 increase as COM
pared with May. 1899, S35OO.OOO.
Cattle and hogs, $2.64O.S10; decrease
$243, 900.
Provisions. $13. 6G2, s57; increase, 1854. 600
Cotton. Sill $50. 931; increase. s., 200. 600.
Mineral oils. SCI, IA, 1856; increase, ST.
10000.
Total, s57, 954, 529; increase 1880, 600
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
$57, 1854. 500; increase. $1,000, 600.

Henry Brown of Barefoot" alley was
arrested last evening by Detectives Miller
and Peck on the charge Of stealing a suit
of clothes valued at SIS from the yard of
Mrs Wilbur, No. 40 B street northeast. 1t
is understood he viii be arraigned in the
Police Court tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Mems Bicycle Shoes, S.

OF black and tan calf. As the price goes hiyhe
the quality grows better, up the stopping point
$3.5U-as good you'll pay IS for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
Our ITEMS Shoes at $3.50.

What say about them that We haven
said: No matter where you go from whom yol
buy you'll never get better shoes for the money
Can say more? Every size, shape, leather an
style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-15
ChiDdrem's Wear.

manufacturers samples of Children's
White and Colorcd Shirred Hats, divided into
three lots:
Lot 1-Childrens Null Hats: shirred crown
and brm; made with large rusettes and edged
at att ... very sp...ai .a.u Use.
Lot 2-Represents line of Fine Null Hats
made with shirred crown and brfln, with large
bows of null; some edged with embroidery; 9TH
ers with lace. Another special value 6 1S
Lot 3-Elegant assortment of Fine Null Hats,
made with full crown; rosette bows, with two
rufies round the brim; edged with both lace
and embroidery. Another very spe- 6 n AZ