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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19
DEATH FROM BITE OF
A RAT.

Beaufort. Dec ii -Edwar Alston.
colored. of Keans Neck, came here
last night to briag h;s son, eighteen
months old to o physician.
The man stated that two weeks
slnce huge rat bad bitten his five
children. who had ail apparently re.
covered except the boy whom he
brought here
The child showed sigUs ofinp,ove-
ment also. until yesterday afternoon
when he bled profusely from the end
OF the middle finger Of his left hand,
and appeared TO be suffering intense
agony. The father hitched up his
buggy and drove fifteen miles to this
place where he arrived shortly after
dark aud took his child to a friends
house and Immediately summoned
DR.. G. M. Griffin
The doctor could do nothing but
ailay the intense agony and the boy
died about an hour after reaching
town DR. Griffin stated that there
was not ao ounce of blood in the
chIld's body, and that death was
literally due to hemmorage which
could have been checked had medi.
Cal aid been obtained earlier.
Alston killed the rat and stated
that it was fully as large as half
grown cat The other four victims
appear to be doing we'll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19
A QUESTION OF ANNEX.
ALTON.

New York, Dec IL The case Of
William H. Crossmau & Bro against
the United States was argued 10 tbe
United States circuit court TODAY
Decision was reserved.
The case Involves the question as to
whether the Hawaiian Islands came
under the constitution and laws of the
United States imm ediately 90 the pas.
sage OF the joint resolution of eunexa.
ton of July 6, 1893, end before the
aos of April 80. 1900 Crossmau &
Bro imported merchandise from Homo.
lulu into the port of New York on
April 26. 1900 The collector of tho
port assessed duty under the Tariff act
OF 1887 The importers claimed the
Hawaiian Islands wero then a part of
the United States aod their goods wore
not, therefore. subject to any duty
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19
UNIONS SEWERAGE.

Union. Dec. IL The city council
met this evening, Mayor Young
presiding. to accept bids on thirty.
hve thousand dollars worth of coupon
bonds. The award was made TO ].
"A Sawyer. acting attorney for Robt.
Koo'nion. Atlanta, Ga at four per
cent They were sold at q premium
OF three hundred sud seventy dollars
and fifty cents.
These bonds were for the building
OF sewerage system, and Union can
consider herself lucky as she had
rine bidders, and bonds sold at a
premium
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19

Manila, Dec IL "A detachment CT
the Fifth cav0lfy had a fight with 100
insurgents south of Santa Cruse
Sunday The Insurgents we're chssed
TOR four miles Fourteen of them we,e
found dead There we're no American
casualt'ee. In addition to this engage.
ment there hsd been several minor
encounters between troops and tho
insurreotionists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19

Hampton, Dec l3 Henry Young,
the negro who murdered Tom Robi.
son. colored, on the afternoon of
Nov II. near Luray. and for whom a
reward was recently offered by the
governor, was captured in Georgia
Yesterday by Mr. M. o Youmans of
Luray, and brought here this after.
noon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19

~" WVuHbou mou uOuet 6e0 ErenCo
have already gone.
There have been many casualties on
both sides.
1t ia estimated that the Boers nun.
Der $500
Staudertou. Transvaal, Thursday,
Dec 12.-Gen Louis Boths is reported
to be 20 miles from here With l 500
men sod one gun. He has called .
meeting OF the burgbers for Saturday.
Lourenso. Marques, Dec 14.---Tbe
British troops &C Koomatipoort are
standing to arms 10 the expectation of
40 attack by Boer force Of 800,
which is 10 that vicinity. It is believed
to be the Intention Of this force to make
dash upon the town. The situation
ia regarded as serious.
A force Of $50 iofantry. o squadron
OF cavalry and two R1os were dispatch.
ed to the frontier today
London, Dec l4.-Lord Kitchener
reports that after severe fighting at
Nooitgedacht, Gen Clemeuts' forces
we're compelled to retire by Command.
ant DeLary with force of $500 men
Four British officers were killed. The
other casualties were not reported
Lord Kitcheuer's official dispatch to
the war Office is as follows:
"Pretoris, Dec 13, 1900.
"Clements' force at Nooitg sdacht on
the Msgaliesburg was attacked ct dawn
today by DeLary, reinforced by Beyers'
command from Warmb bath making a
force estimated at $500. Though The
fret attack was repulsed the Beers
managed to get on top of the Mspalies.
burg. which was held by four oompa.
nies Of the Northumberland Fusiliers.
sad we're thus able to comm Q nd
OlemeDt's camp. He retired on
Hekpoort and took up q position on
bill in the centre Of the valley.
"Thc casualties have not been oom-
pletely reported. but the fighting was
very severe. and | deeply regret that
Col Leege. Of the Twentieth Hussars,
aod Capts MacBeao, Murdoch AID
Atkins we're killed Reinforoemeuts
have left here
Lord Kitchener also report that the
Beers made en- attack and were
repulsed at Lichtenburg, and that Gen
Letmer Was killed. Attacks upon
Bethlehem and Vrede were also
repulsed, the Beers losing ten killed
and II wounded. Vrybeid was attack ed
Dec 1lth. Soipiug continued wbeu
the message was dispatched.
OMINOUSLY CLOSE.
The sceUe OF tho fight ia ominously
close to Pretoria. Nooi,gedact is only
~ miles northwest of Pretoria. l. is
reported that Gen Knox, cooperating 9
with the British column at Reddars.
burg. has stopped Gen DsWet and that
battle is proceeding. The report
adds that many Of Gen DeWe,'s follow.
c's uH'e oeeu captureQ.
The scenes at the war office today
recall those witnessed 10 the early
stages Of the war. a constant stream
of excited and anxious people flled the
lobbies The absooce of the names of
any Of the offioers of the Northumbcr.
land Fusliers 10 Gen Kitcbener's dis.
patch leads to the forebodiug that the
four companies of the Fusiliers
meniiooed are 10 the bands Of ttt
Beers
The war Office officials evidently
expect a heavy casualty list, but thew
are hopeful from the fact that The dis.
patch does 70 meniion tho capture of
be Northumberlauds !; that such
great catastrophe has been scaped
Orders we're issued at Aidershot.
Malta aud other military centres 20
dispatch all tho svailsble mounted
Infantry to South Africa.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19

New Orleans, Dec 13.-The south
bound Illinois Central Fast MSil. 4"
due here at 7 Is 2. m. was held up aud
robbed by lone train robber about one
mile outside the city tonight
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19
Thought That DeLary Has
Captured Four Companies.

johannesburg, Dec IA. 3 Is D % -
The battle still continues 10 the hills 4.
few miles from Krugersdorp. Gen
Clements has asked for reiuforoements },
and mounted men under Gen French
have already gone.
There have been many casualties on
both sides.
1t ia estimated that the Beers NUN.
Der 2, 800.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-12-19

Standsrtou, Transvsal, Thursday,
Dec 12.-Gen Louis Boths is reported
to be 20 miles from here With I 500
men sod one quo. He has called q
meetiog OF the burgbers for Saturday.
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Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
ALIAS SUMMONS.

In the district court of the Second judicial district,
L. Sparrow, plaintiff, VS., Henry A Sparrow, defend
ant. The state of Idaho sends greeting: TO Henry
A. Sparrow, defendant.
fuG are hereby summoned and required TO appear
in an action brought against you by said plaintiff in
OF the above named plaintiff tiled therein within ten
DAYS Exclusive of the day OF servieel after the
vice on YOU of this summons. IL served within this
county; or il se,ved out of this county but within
this Judicial district within twenty DAYS; or IL served
elsewhere, within forty days. This action is brought
10 obtain decree Of said court dissoivng the bonds
OF mstrlmony heretofore ana now existing between
YOU and the plaintiff on the grounds
first. Of having on or about the 23ri day OF De-
semeer, 1898 wflly ana without cause deserted and
abandoned plaintiff and stili continuing TO wilfullv
ami without cause desert and abandon the plaintiff
and 10 live separate and apar, from her without cause
or reason and against plaintiffs consent
Second. FOR failure tor period of more than one
year last past to provide tor the plaintiff the common
neceSSarieS of lite, having the ability SO TO DO.
Plaintiff prays Tor general relief and for her costs
in the action. All of which more fully appears by
reference TO plaintiffs complaint. 10 which reference
is hereby made,
AMI YOU ate hereby notified that II YOU fail 10 an
pear and answer said complaint as above required
the said plaintiff wall apply 10 the court for the relief
in her said complaint
Attest my hand and the seal of the district court
of the Second judicial district state of
Seall Idaho. in and tor Nez Perez county. This
18th. iay OF july A. ID, l9ou
p, L, SroOKEY. Clerk.
(. oNeill. Attorney tot pianun
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior United States Land
Once. Lewiston, Idaho, July T. 1900.
sufficient contest affidavit having filed in
this Office by 5, J. Lindsay, contestant against
Abraham L. Batierton. entry No. 1880 made April
29h 1890, for |. 2 g. 4, l3 a. Is and 20 Sec 49, Up
50, Mr.. ,. wbm. by Abraham L. Battteron contestee
in which il is alleged that said Abraham L. Batierton
has wholly abandoned said land and has been absent
thefefrom for more than six months last past and he
has not improved or cultivated said land or raised
any crops thereon said parties hereby notified to
appear, respond and offer evidence touching said al
the register and receiver al the United States land
Office In Lewiston. Idaho.
The said contes ,ant having, in a proper affidavit
filed July Is 1900 set forth facts which show that at
ter due diligence personal service of this notice can
not be made II is hereby ordered and directed that
such notice be given by due and proper public alton
II, CHARLES h. GARBY, Receiver.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
NOTICE OF ENTRY OF TOWNSHIP
To ali whom it may concern:

To all whom it may concern:
Pursuant to section 22o2 Of title XII of
the revised statutes of the state of Idaho,
notice is hereby given that an entry was
made by the probate judge of Nez Perez
county, Idaho, on the 10Th day of June,
A. D., 1900, in trust for the inhabitants
of the town Of Melrose, of lot (I5) fifteen,
section al four, TIP. (35) thirty-fve, r. l
wbn., containing (2o) twenty acres, i'll
Nee Perez comfy, state of Idaho.
Any person claiming to be entitled to
any block, lot or parcel OF said land is
required to file his application within
sixty days after the date of the first pub
LEGATION of this notice or his rights shall
be forever barred as provided in section
22o3 Of title XII of the revised statutes
of the state of Idaho.
X. A. LANGFoRD,
Probate judge of Nez Perez county,
Idaho, i'll trust for the inhabitants of the
town of Melrose.
Dated July 18th A. D., 1900. II3
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18

investment. When the executive
board of eight, OF whatever num-
Der may compose that important
board of trust directors, shall be
made to realize that the construc-
ton Of more roads to and in this
basin will pay the roads. will be
built. It, therefore, behooves our
people to work to this end. The
railload world should be made to
realize that we have millions OF
tons Of ore, timber, and agricul-
tural products that are now fenced
in by geographical traffic barriers
that can only be penetrared by
railroads. When this condition is
exploited by proper authority even
the trust will be made an inSlru-
ment of utility in effecting our re-
lief.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
VIM. F. Galbraith, Dentist, three
doors west of postoffice.
CONTEST NOTICE.

Department of the Interior. United States Land
Omce Lewiston, Idaho. July 70, 1900
SUFFICIENT contest affidavit having been filed in
this office by Hall W. Trousdale contestant ag aims,
Charles NJ pleger entry No, 7lSs. made Agust IS,
1879, for eh nwA eh swk sec. Is. tp "a, mr., 3 W b,
NJ by Charles IA, Peger. oontestee in which II is al
legged that Charles N Peger has never estahlishei
residence on said land. has not resided on said land
Tor more than six months last past ami next prior "a
this date and has wholly abandoned said claim SAID
parties are hereby notified TO appear, respond and
offer evidence touching said allegation al 10 CLOCK
a. m ON Sept. IL, 1900, before the register and re-
eeiver AT The United States Land Once in Lewiston
Idaho.
The said contestant having in proper affidavit
hled july ~ 1900, SET forth facts which show thai
after due diligence personal service OF this notice
cannot be made. It Is hereby ordered and directed
thar saeh notice be given by due and proper puhea-
ton, l. n WEST Ragista,
=. X Hogan. atty for contestant.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
REPuBLICAN PRIMARIES

pursuant To an order of the republican central
eommuee OF NeE perce county primaries will be
held IN the old voting precincts In said county al the
iss' pohtng place tsNcepting The West lewiston pre-
SnSi winch VIII he held Al the city hahn on Septem-
yer iSh l%o between the hours OF | o clock ana y
m, excepting IN the East and wesi lewiston ard
Neg Perez precincts IN which precincts the primaries
WIZ De held IRON O'Clock 10 p. M. To elect dele
gates 70 county convention TO he held al the court
hSuse in Lewiston ON September 9th at 4 o'cInrk n
m To nominate fun county ticket
suggested that uns OF more delegates be
erected MN sections comprising the new precincts
VI ofdet mat they may name the precinct officers and
the central committeeman.
ne following representation will be allowed.
sig Ganyon =, Big Eddy s. Bed Rock I Colj
springs o Clearwater 3, Central Ridge 3 Fletcher
hstwa :, lapwa ), Leland .. Yves, Lewiston -
East lewiston Mason :, NeE perce 10, Rmrock
aiding = Iammany Wahs :
{. 7. STRANAHAN.
Chairman
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18

Senator Heitheld takes special
interest in the promotion of the
open river traffic route for the In
land Empire. He relates the
account of a number of meet.
ings held in Washington, D..
G., last spring with Charles
Francis Adams and with a number
of interested senators. The his
tory of the matter is very encour-
aging, Portland people are TAX
ing a united interest in the open
river proposition now, upon the
ground that a boat service will
give cheap freight rates from all
the interior to that terminal point.
Charles Francis Adams is very en-
thusiastic in his efforts for this en-.
terprise. He says Lewiston is sit
uated just as Kansas City is. The
river route to that metropolis is
not patronizcd to any great extent;
but the prestige given to the city
in freight rate matters makes it
the great trade center for a great
country, Mr.. Adams said to the
senator that an open river would
build up both Lewiston and Port
land. The Senator says the open
river proposition is now in excel.
be no serious obstacle to its early
completion. The survey now in
progress is the first step in this
great improvement.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

United States Land Once, Lewiston. Idaho Nav
%, 1900.
provisions OF the act of Congress of June B. 1873
entitled An act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada and Washing
ton Territory, as extended 10 all the Public Land
States BY Act of August 4 1892, James Madden, of
Lewiston, county of NeE Perez, State OF Idaho has
this day filed in this Office his sworn statement No
-, for the purchase of the Sc Y NE u OF section
No. 30, IN township No. IS N. range Nos w. B. M,
and will offer proof 10 show that the land sought is
more valuable for its timber or stone than for aeri-
cultural purposes and To establish his claim TO said
land before the Register and Receiver of this offce
at Lewiston. Idaho. on Saturday. the 18th day OF
August. 1900.
He names as witnesses Mike Mitchell of Lewis
ton. Idaho George Horseman and William Stevens.
of Waha. IDAHO and Patrick Madden of Lewiston,
Idaho.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the above
described lands are requested 10 le their claims in
this office on OF before said 18th day of August 1900
+-lW J, X, WEST Register.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
National Republican Ticket:
STATE REPUBLICAN TICKET ,


For Presidential Electors
GEORGE NJ PARSONS of Ada,
JUDGE w B HEYBURN of Shoshone
] w ROWTON of Idaho.
For Congress
JOHN I MORRISON of Canyon.
For Supreme Court Justice
EDGAR c STEELE Of Latah.
For Governor
ID w STAMFORD OF Bannock.
For Lieutenant Governor
A A CRANE of Kootenai,
For Secretary of State
MART M PATRIE of Fremont.
For State Auditor
HARRY J SYMS of fillmore.
For State Treasurer
GEORGE II KESTER of Nez Perce.
Tor Attorney General
GEORGE Il GRAY of Oneida.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
MISS JESSIE RILEY, of Blaine.
For Mine Inspector
ROBERT BELL. of Custer.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
Railroads For Clearwater Basin

President Mellen Of the North.
ern Pacific railroad says his COM
pany will not build a line down
Snake river in the very near future.
He says the building Of such
line would retard the development
of the Clearwater country. This
statement on its face might seem
to be meaningless. The reason
entertained by Mr.. Mellen for this
conclusion Is that the development
of the district depends upon inter.
nal roads more than outlet at this
time. 1t is his belief that the de
velopment OF the basin would be
promoted by lines to Camas prairie
and to Buffalo Hump, especially.
He speaks, of course, Of his own
system aud the district dependent
upon his company.
The relation Of the o. r. & N.
and Northern Pacific companies at
this time is not materially change
from the condition Of last spring
while the truce was in force. The
roads are still controlled by board
consisting of eight men who hold
In their hands the destiny of these
roads and all other great systems In
the United States. This compac,
is the most powerful trust in the
civilized world. There can now
be no such condition as the spiri,
OF opposition to promote railroad
construction and contention 70,
traffic on an expensive scale. The
business of the combined railroad.
systems is now subject to a com,
mon management. This trust NAV
not be wholly detrimental to the
business interests of the commun.
ity. The strife of independent
roads might promote extensions for
which we must wait under present
conditions. 1t is, at least, certain
that substantial business alone will
now induce the trust to build into
new helds. For this reason it de.
wolves upon the people to build ND
the country to the extent that will
justify railroad construction as an
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
IrnAfATJrTI

Department of the Interior. Land Office at Lewis
ton Idaho. July 81. 1900.
Notice is hereby given tina, the following n "a
settler has filed notice of his intention to make final
proof In support Of his claim. and that said proof
will he made before Register and Receiver at Lewis
ton, Idaho, on September Is, 1900 viz: Stephen b.
Taylor for the east half NV or ar 8, tip. IS n,
range W.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation Of said
land. viz. Charles Elliger and George Woodward OF
Lapwai. Idaho; Archie Newman Of Lapwai. Idaho,
and Kirk Jackson OF Spaldng, Idaho.
j. b. WEST, Register.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate OF Charles ii, Boise. deceased.
Notice is hereby given, that Letters OF Adminlstra-
tlon on the estate of Charles II. Boce, deceased.
were granted to the Undersigned the 18th day OF
August, 1900. by The Probate Court of Nez Perez
County.
All persons having claims against the said estate
are required 10 exhibit them to me for allowance, at
the law Office of t. ONeil Lewiston, Idaho, within
four months after the dale of the first public alton OF
this notice or they shall be forever CARED.
This 9Th. day of August. 1900.
ADA l.. DAVIS,
100 Admlnistratrix
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate OF Frank Henderson, deceased.
Notice Is hereby given, that letters of adminstra-
ton on the estate of Frank Henderson deceased,
were granted to the undersigned ON The 9Th day Of
August 1900 by the probate court of Nez Perez
county,
All persons having claims against said estate are
required 10 exhibit them 10 me for allowance, at my
office In Lewiston Idaho. within four months after
the dale Of the first publication Of this notice or they
shall be forever barred.
c. A. HASTINGS
Public administrator.
This 7lh day OF August 1900 i3l
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION,

department of ,hs lnterior, Land oRce At lewis
ton Idaho, August T. 1900
Ne,,e Is HEREBY given that the following named
settler mas hlei notice OF her intention TO make ii, Al
ptoot m support Of her claim ani that said prpot
wa hs mate before Register AMI Receiver at lewis
ION iiaho, ON September IS 1900 via Edna A
htase' tor the nH swA sec II. tp. 50 A. range W
one names the following witnesses To prnve her
.oi,ihuouS residence upon and cultivation OF said
lana VIA, Edward ID. Cheurropt. Ibomas Durhin
,n,safy NJ berreman and Albert +. MeCollum. all OF
Nhula. Idaho 50 -
J Il. WEST. Register
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18

The failure of the democrats to
denounce the annexation of Hawaii
was doubtless due to the fact that
the vote Of Hawaii alone enabled
them to revive the I6 to corpse.
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18

Ernest Mccullough, c. F., states that
he is prepared now to take few students
in mathematics, surveying and mechanic
al drawing. 1921
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18

Bryan promised to take up the
10 to in his letter of acceptance,
Did he do III
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18
LADIES',

Buy your home made Bread. Doughnuts,
Cake, etc, at the Woman's Exchange. If
Lewiston evening teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1900, 1900-08-18

Wanted -- Immediately first class lady
waitress for summer hotel. Call at this
Office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-01-04
The W est's New Era.

Notable everywhere in the prairi
states are the new roofs, the ne'
front porches, the fresh paint 0
store and residence. The little col
tages on the back street are gettin
adornment as well as the banker
dwellings on the main avenue. 1t
contagious and marks the new Ell
that has come to the West, an era
prosperity and contentment.
Time was-and not many veal
ago-when nearly every family W
talking and planning for the tin
when it would 90 "back east" II
| intended to remain in the West
make permanent homes. All y
could avoided buying homes, pre-
ring to rent so that there should
be any delay in moving away. |
! all changed in the past tw
months. In that time more dY
ings have been sold to those who i
occupy them as homes than In ar