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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-18
FLAsHLIGHT PHOTOS.

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]. A, RoSEN. SOLICITOR OF PATENTS.
f. M Comstock, Mechanical Engineer
AS Kansas Ave, rooms 3. and 5.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
OPPOSE LOWERING STAND
ARD.
Sumter County Medical Associa-
ton Adopts Resolutions Against
Proposed Change in the Law.

At the meeting of the Sumter County Med.
ical Association held last Friday the following
were adopted With reference to the proposed
changes in the Medical License Law then up
for discussion before the legislature
Where's. the legislature is contemplating a
change in the Mtdical License Law 60 that
the graduates of colleges Of four year courses
",il be allowed to practice 10 South Carolina
without examination as to their fitness, and,
Whereas, this is an act of discr mination
against the practitioners of South Carolina
and distinct lowering of the bigh medical
standard hitherto striven for, and a menace
to tae citizens Of our State,
Resolved, That we, tie Sumter County
Medical Association, most earnestly appeal to
the legislature to reaffi.m its action as it now
stands upon the statute books aud help cs TO
maintain the met profession of South
CarollnS in the hi- q rank which has been
attained 10 the last few years
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
The Lucky Thirteen.

Editor Daily Item | read and eujoyed the
article in your latest issue entitled, "This il
Lucky Thirieeu." 10 addition to the amt SO.
ment that its pleasantly sffords its informs.
ton gives me the opportunity of coming TO
tne assistance Of those mothers "wbo are
wrought up and exercised iu miod."
Permit me TO say. 6rst, that this notice was
not Intended to be complete in itself but
each child, that received one, was given full
explsnstion of i,s meaning
AZ s we'll known TO the patrons OF the
school. the members OF the Second Division
OF the First Grade and Of the Second Grade
are not due at the school building, until the
goog sounds after the fret recess, and they
nave been frequently requested not to come
100 soon Tor, when they dO,' they either dis.
turo those, who are busy, by the noise they
make while playiog or they congregats on
the corners while waiting for the bell to sound
for the fret recess
The object Of this notice was exclaimed 10
the children, which!wa that they should try
10 leave home so as to reach the school
grounds promptly at ll:l3; If not, certainly
not later than ll:l3 or earlier tbsn IL.
tbs 10 the meaning of the notice that I sen
to the parents and | am glad that have
been given 30 early an opportunity to remove
any msunders'sading concerning it.
Oae word before closing IL our children
can be Impressed with the idea of The value
OF minute, the next generation will save
many hours in being punctual at all appoint
ments.
s. H Edmuuds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
This 10 a Lucky Thirteen,

The mothers Of some of the Graded School
children are wrought up and exercised in
mind over communication recently received
from Superintendent Ed n unds, and they do
not know what to do in the emergency.
They are not superstitious and have no fears
ef the !a'eful number IL, but still they do
not Know how to arrange for their children
to arrive at the school house exactly At lib
q. N neither sooner nor later. If little
boys and little girls could only be fitted with
some sort OF alarm clock arrangement The
matter would be very much simpliied, for
tneo the lit'le tots could be wound up every
noreing aod set 10 reach the echool grounds
precisely at III l3 a. m. Bot as this scheme
10 iuprscticable, there ia 90 solution 10 view.
ana the writer OF offer u suggestion. A
newspaper man cannot solve all vexed uues.
tloos submitted to him, and this is one OF the
times be fails The best that can be done is
70 advise the Others in distress TO forget all
they nave ever heard about the nolucky l3.
and impress upon the minds of their off.
springs that their luck lies in arriving on the
school grounds at ii !3 precisely BY their
watches. which ehould Dot vary from the
standard time set by the city clock
Tbe communication that has caused the
mo'hers 50 much anxiety reads as follows:
"Please see hereafter that your child leaves
home just in time to reach the school house
oy n.l3. The members of the Secood Grade
and Second Division have been leaving home
TOO soon, and consequently they have either
reached the grounds too soon or have had TO
stand 90 corners until about IL o'clock. |
Know that, II this matter is called to YOUR
attention, that you will see that II is rene.
o'eo. S. H. Edmunds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
The Bellamy Drill.
8. H. Edmunds.

The Looking Backwsrd Drill given by
the Kings Daughters at the Jervey House
Tuesday night, February 9th, was attend.
ed by an unusually large crowd, and
tho entertainment was worthy of thu at.
teoosncs. TIE costumes were oizarre, but
the general effect was ridiculous 10 the
extreme and the crowd had all the fun and
amusement that could be crowded into an
hour. The Looking Backward Brigade was
commanded oy Miss Virginia Anderson.
ana she put them through the evolu,iops
wn'e looking backward as we'll ss if it was
u looking forward drlll.
Mine Host Jervey was on hand decked ont
IN bis Sunday hest and he put forth his best
endeavors to make everybody have good
time
The entertainment was a decided and graf
ny'ng success financially, as well ae other.
wise, aud the charity fund Of the Kings
Daughters was increased by the receipts of
the eveoing, which amounted to S27.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
Prof. Wallace's History.

Prot. W. K. M,kell, Uo,vsrsity of Penn.
syivsoia, contributes to the Auoals OF the
American Academy Of Political aod Social
Scietce, review OF Prsf,ss0r ID. d. Wal.
lsce's Constitutional His,< kS(s South Caro-.
lioa, from which we make the following
extract:
Professor wallace's Constitutional His.
tori Ut South Csrolius from l725 to l77b
forms The fret part Of a history OF that State
from l723 to 1910 The volume desls with
the constitution of the colony under tbe
royal g vefnment With the stamp Get the
relations OF The comnons and council the
sppror ration OF the public q ouey aud the
attempt Of the commous TO abolish the
legislative character of the council. 1t there
lore viii be seen that the author has merely
o'aLsd his path the Constructive work is ye,
TO be done.
"Ar. Wallace has undertaken a task, the
successful accom- pllshueat OF which will bs
welcomed by ell who are interested 10 South
Carolina, and 10 the constitutional history OF
our Sisiee generally be has brought TO bear
on the task an evident love OF bis gu + iect. and
comnendatle industry 10 his search for
facts. ls."-Abbeville Press and Banner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
BOOMING COTTON.

Spot cotton sold 10 this city today for 81
for middling, and 81 has been tine ruling
price for niddling for the past two days.
Yesterday Hardy l. Co sold 400 bales for
export at J. middIing basis
The future market has been foctua,iup
wildly and ,hoss who dabpe ia futures have
been Kept guess ng. Yesterday New York
opened with Nay at 8 40 and closed With
May at g Ga, but during the day May was
quoted as low as 837.
Today New York opened with May futures
at s.68, and duriog the morning there have
been fluctuations of ten to twelve points.
The following telegram which was received
this morning shows what one New York firm
thinks Of the situation:
New York, Feb. l3-It Looks like there
will be further sharp advauce 10 cotton.
Every body has sold ou, and the demand con
tinues strong PRICE, MCCORMICK & Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
The Woman's Exchange.

The WomsnS Exchsogs, OF which brief
mention has been made 10 this paper several
times recently, has been organized with
membership OF 6fty.three and the following
officers elected: President, Mrs Tbomss
Childs; Vice President, Mrs. Marion Noise.
Secretary and Treasurer, MRS. Agnes BoQiu
The Board>of Control 10 con- posed of the fol-.
lowing ladies: Mrs Thomas Childs. Mrs. A
p. Manning, Mrs. r l. Manaiug, Mrs. Alta.
mont Mosee, Mrs. J y Spaon, and Miss Rosa
Barnett. Mrs. N 8. Burgess has been
appointed clerk and will have charge of the
Exchange Until the Bxchapge has become
hrmly established only one clerk will be
employed aud the mem osrs Of the Exchange
will take turos 10 assisting the clerk 10 con
Quoting the business.
The organizers OF tho Exchange desire TO
enlist the cooperation of oil tie ladies of the
city and aoy Of them who desire TO become
msmbsrs can do so by making application o
aud paying one dollar TO the Secretary and
Treasurer. Aay Information concerning The
lines npon which the exchange will be cou.
Quoted or the scope of the business contem.
plated will he cheerfuliy furnished by Mrs.
Bog'n, the Secretary, or aoy of the other
officers.
10 brief, the Excbapge will be conducted
~ follows:
A store will bs rented and a clerk will be
placed 10 charge who will sell all articles
seot IN ~ members OF the organization. A
commission o! 10 per cent will be charged by
the exchange for selling the articles, which
will be used for paying the rent and other
necessary expenses A lunch room will be
ruo 10 connection with the exchange where
lunches may be obtained by members and the
N -
the managers OF the exchange to make this
lnnch room pleasant and comfortable place
Ut resort for those who wish to have place
70 rest vheo In the city shopping
There will be 20 reetr,clion. as TO the
character OF articles that may bs placed on
sslo Sy members Of the exchange, Faccy
work, needle work of all descriptions, pickles.
preserves, etc 10 fact any aud al, products
OF womau's hsndiwork., There is one rule.
however that will be sirickiy enforced-no
one bat member MAY send articles to the
exchange for sale. The membership of one
memosr,of family does not eutitls ell others
OF that family 10 the rights snd priv,l.ges of
the exchange.
Similar enterprises in other ci,ies have
been markedly successful and have been the
msans OF assisting many women to turn their
skiil 10 needleyork and housewifely arts 10
proutaoie account and IL should meet with
the same success In Sumter. The aid and
cooperation OF the women of Sumter 10
desired aud II 10 the hope Of those Who have
taken the Initiative in organising the enter.
prise TO lNgelv increase the mem bership.
The Zee 10 ouiy 81 per year snd oil ladies are
invited to ioin.
The ladies have secured the building lately
occupied by the Palace Restaurant on Main
Street near Republican. The ladies would
like all members who can to have ready come
work for the opening day of the Exchange,
the bret hooday in March.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
The New Baptist Church.

Dr. Brown stated few days ego that as
soon 90 Too weather - su,tabe Tor isyirp
orlck, work VIII he commenced on he new
Baptist Church, and will be continued until
The bulll'ng 10 completed Dr. Brown, Mr..
B Nsth and Mr. Wm N. Graham, of the
onlding committee who went 10 Green.
wood TO attend they N g. A. Conventiou,
while there examined two churches, tue plans
OF which have been recommer ded to them
10 fact the pan Of oue Of the churches
referred to has been about decided upon by
the coma iuee. They expected to be accom-
panied to Greenwood also by Mr.. Edwards,
architect Of Columbia,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
MAYORS COURT.

Chloe Peterson was bef Gre The Mayor Lac
Thursday charged with disorderly con due
and creating a disturbance, to which charge
she plead guilty.
Sam Sumter was arraigned for creating a
disturbance and interfering with Chloe Peter
son' but Sam was dismissed after making
satisfactory explanation.
Anne Smith was arrested Wednesday for
disorderly conduct and creating a distur.
bance on Bee street. but che failed to answer
when her name was called this morning and
her IS deposit was forfeited.
Lum Mathis was up, as usual, last Sa,ur.
day, aud was given the choice of ten days or
IS. He took the days, of course.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
Wedge field News.

Wedgefeld, Feb. ii Every body has lost
money as is usually the case. Cotton is
bringing 81 cents and seed Is cents, but the
trouble was not being able to hold. Some
would have made lots of money if they had
been as certain Of the rice as we are the sun
will 60 in eclipse in May.
Dr.. F. NJ. Dwight has recently fitted up the
old @cCrea mill, ~h,ch is greA, con ieuce
to those who like underground meal. The
doctor intends establishing in connection u
roller mill plant, and then more wheat will
be planted in this section. That has been the
draw back for years. those that did plant
having to 60 80 FAR to have it made into
-four
Jne remaiDs OF the unknown man found
near here have been identified by the cloth.
irg and shoes 40 heiug a Mr.. DuRoi.e, of
Camden Mr. e. q. DuBoise, of that place,
wrote to parties here lsst week and bad them
shipped to Camden for intorment.
WedGeheld hopes 10 havs q few representa-.
,ives in Columbia TO hear Bryan speak =.
Wouldn't the Hon. Messrs. Ashley and Yer.
ner feel like small CANNES if the recept ption
committee Of the eena,e and house were to
ignore them in introducing Mr Bryan.
Miss Theo Gregg, of Sumter, who has been
speL ding some time with Miss Bette Aycock,
returned home yesterday evening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face, form and
temper will always have friends, but one who
would be attractive must keep her health. II
she Is weak. sick'y and all run down, she will
be nervous ard irritable. If she has constipa-
tion or kidney trouble, her impure blood will
cause, pimples. blotches. skin erup,ons and n
wrstched complexion. Electric bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate. stom.
ach, liver aud kidneys and to purify the blood.
1t gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth
vslvo,.J skin. rich complexion. II will make a
good looking, charming w..ran Of a ,ruu down
invalid. Only SO, ut J.F.w 0sLorme's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

Was the result Of his splendid health. In
douitabis will and tremendous srergy are not
found whore Stomach, Liver. Kidneys and
Bowels are out Of order. ,f you, want these
qualities and the success they bring. use DR..
Kings New Life Pills They develop every
power OF brain and body. Only ESQ ut j. Y.
W. DeLorme's Drug. Store. ia
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
ACCIDENT AT THE DEPOT
Shifting Engine Runs Into a Wa
gon and Smasnes 1t.

The A. O. L. shifting eogine ran into and
smashed . wsgon that was crossing the tracks
yesterday ard the driver aod mules mar.
rov,v escaped. The wagon Was Knocked
into kindliog wood and the cotton seed hull,
9th which u was loaded were scattered to
the winds. Neither the driver nor the mules
we're ipjorsd but their escape wss little short
OF miraenlous. The team was the property
OF Horace Hafoy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

10 casting srouod for the best variety, par.
teulsrly adapted 10 our section, by sll means
ssIsc, Bliss Triumph. Experience OF our nesl
gardeners here cotfrm i,s ssrliness aud uu-
usual siss--tssied with EARLY Rose proved
ssrlisr. TIE truly o dsiigbtfol estiog potato.
c'Do3nell b Co, have them OF the purss,
s,ssls--isdssd shs oely gssoins. Call IN
go sxsss soss 10 time Feb i3-it
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
Entertainment For the Orche stra

The members Of the Fourth Regiment
Orchestra have always responded 60 c. eer.
fully TO the calls Of the Graded School for
assistance that IL has beeo deemed f,ting that
an cotsrtaiDDeot 20 given 10 their behalf by
the school. As q result Of this there Will be
on the evening OF the 22nd of this month in
the Graded &ehool auditorium, an entertain.
meut consisting OF vocal and instrumentsl
music, rec'tations, and possibly o competitive
drill by members OF the g. l. /. Look for
subsequent notices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
His ll5th Birthday.

Richard Green, the old colored man, whose
remarkable longevity has been mentioned in
this paper before, will reach his ll5th birth.
day on Thursday. the 18th ins'aot He
hopes TO be able to celebrate " 10 a fitting
way or one Of his age, end will have as good
dinner as his limited ciTcuu stances Will
admit. Not beiog able 10 do hard work
pow, his means az, limited oy the generosity
OF bis friends 10 any one IL disposed TO
contribute TO h's ccm,ort, be will get II if
left al the Item cffice
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup cures overnight the
most stubborn cold as well as all its comp,i-
catlons-tickliug 10 the throat, husky voice
and violent coughing. 1t is the most won.
derful medicine science has produced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
Largo Turnips.

Mr w j. Gamble sent to this ctIice some
e!mp!es OF bis ruta bagas that are certainly
of large size Two of them measured re-
effectively 10 and % inches in circumference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

DR. BULBS Cough Syrup 10 the re1 edy on
which you can depend for the cure of a pro-
trac'ed cough or lung sffsclion, brought on
oy exposure to cold 1t is the most excellent
medicine sold. A bottle COSTS only 26 cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

DeWuus Witch Hazel save 10 uutqualled
Tor piles. iojuries aud sSip diseases. 1t is tho
original Witch Hazel Sslve. Beware OF all
eoan,srfsi,s. J. 8. Hushsou / Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
THE wATCHMAN AND sOUTHRON. FEBRUARY H. 1900
MARRIAGE.

Nj. W. +. Jenkins sod Miss Sails Dsrr
Will bs married this xf,ernooo at 80 at the
home Of the bride N ,h,s city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

NIANTED, tor cieh, Hickory, Dogwood,
w Pereimmon, Walnut Logs. Southern
HaId~ood Co., p. o. Box 629, Charleston, 4,
s. y. Nov 29-v
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
State of South Carolina.
COUNTY OF SUMTER.

By 4. Y Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, ROBT. B. DINKINS,
w made suit to me to grant him Letters
OF Administration Of the Estate of and effects
MISS WILLIAMETTA DINKINS, decAastd
These are therefore TO cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Miss Willsmet'a Dipkins. Iate Of
said County and State, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the
Court OF Probate, to be held at Sumter
q. T., on March lst, 1900, next, after
publication thereof, at IL o'clock in the fore.
noon, to show cause, if any they have, why
the said Administration should cot be graCt.
ed.
Given under my hand this .l4th day Of
Fecruary, A. D 1900
THOS " WALSH,
Judge of Prooste.
Feb l4-2t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14
NEW ADvERrIsEMENTs.
PERsONAL.

Ne. Nat Barnett vas in The city last Thurs!
day.
MN. q. Ryusabsrg has gone to New
York.
nss. A. 8. Isaaes, Of New York, is visitiOg
relatives.
nIss Maud Brock 10 visited Miss Bessie
hsvsy last weak.
siss Louise Bell Of Charleston, is yisiuOg
1lss nsmis wion.
niss Eta Ryt,soberg, OF New York, .is
visiting hisA Hattie Ryt,eoberg.
xrs. 3. n. Pisrsoo, OF Mayssville. has been
visi,iog a. Capt b q. Persons.
nr. Lev Rice Hoyt hiss gone to Charleston
10 have his eyes treated BY . specialist.
nn. J. ID. wilder, Who has .e.u visiting
relatives % Hssood, has returned home.
wrs. J W. Shaw, Of New ZION, spent Iss,
vsk eth her parents, Csps. aud Mrs. B. @.
Pisssos.
Ne. b. n. Lsbby. whc 70 nov travelling for
vbelssals shoe house Of Daoville, Va, 10 10
shs city.
Mn. Poptiss vho hss been spending some.
time 10 ,bls city left lest Thursday morning
fJs Atlanta.
80. 0s.sous W ot. Ouorleb, u
speodiuR somesims With her parents, Dr. aod
nss. ID. q. McCalium.
Mics hoos,s Os,seu left lsst Thursday
nesoise foe Birmingham, Ala, to visit Mr.
and hrs. ID B. Anderson
hs Hagh N. Goldsmith, o, Atlantis, Gs +.
vsli % the guest .: hes friend, hrs. T. j.
Tecosy, Tor several weeks.
hiss Euois Garter. Of Csr,srsvilie, who
hes been visisiag Miss Mamis Commander,
rssurosd TO her home Thursday
Rev O. O. Brown and hsssss. wm. N.
Ggshau and A. q. Flowers went to Green.
wood last Friday TO attend the State Con.
vsetoo OF tbs 'Youog hso's Christian Asso.
cisfioa vaich vas In session at that place.
niss Bette Ayeoet spent tho day in the
city yesterday. She vas on her way to
DssliaGson 70 attend the marriage Of her
friend. Miss Enuls lanes.