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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PERSONAL.

Mr. John Couser spent Monday in the city.
Mr. T. G. Mcleod was in the city Monday.
Misses Mamie and Nina Dove, sre visiting
n the city.
Dr.. J. C. NcLure, ofBisbopvilie was in the
city yesterday.
Col. A. D. Noses went to Manning Mon
day night on business.
Mr. " v Cauthen, of Rembers, spent last
Wednesday in the city.
A. B. Stuckey Esq, went to Columbia FIJI
Cay uaorning on business.
Dr.. E s. Booth of Clermort. Fla, arrived
IN the city yesterday merniug on short VISIT
Mr. n. G. Ry,tenberg arrived 10 the city
from New York Monday morning.
Miss Octavio Hill is 10 the city for weeks
stay before entering the Columbia Female
College
Miss Jennie Scott, of Wisacky, is visiting
:he family of her uncle, Mr.. W. q. Scott, in
this city.
Miss Lynch Deas of Camden passed through
the city Thursday afternoon en roate to
Georgetown.
Or. and Mrs. Van Telburg Bofmau, left
Friday afternoon for Richmond, Washing
son and New York.
Miss Mitt Durant has accepted position
wish Wisberspooo Bros. & Co as typewriter
and eteoographer.
Miss Rebe:ca Bird and Miss Lotsie Riggs
OF Charleston are visiting the family of Mr..
VI. /: Marshall.
Messrs. q "A. N. Smith,. P. K. Bryan aud
A.N Lee of the Charleston 5ar, we're 10 the
city Friday and argued case before Judge
Gary.
Ar. ". ". Cooley, OF Darlington, was in
the city yesterday 4e came TO De witness
in court on come B. R. case, not knowing
chat court had adjourped.
Miss Cora Edwards, of Charlotte, n. g {,
snd Miss Esther Cooper of Columbia, S. c.,
who have been visiting the fauiiy of hr. j..
Diggs Wilder, have returned bone.
Miss Mcdonald left Yesterday eveuing for
Philadelphia and New York where she will
spend few days in securing the latest ideas
in fall and winter millinery. Early shoppers
generally miss great deal in any line wheo
changes are so frequent as in ladies' bead
wear. Many of the best things come on. just
So the season commences. Immediately 90
ae- return Miss ycDonald will announce the
date of her usual Fall opening, which will be
n ample time for ber customers aud friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
DEATH.

Mr.. r. R. Sioele,co one of the old citizen
of Wedee6eld died at bis bone near Wedge.
field on Tuesday night Oct. 2, after short
sickness He vas soou: SO years old. The
ioterment was at the old Singleton baryiog
e,eurd. he leaves wife aud four children.
Rev. W. H. Baroweil conducted the funeral
services
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
Marriage at Bishopville.

Cards have oeen received here announcing
the coming marriage of Rev. Allen Presley
Wilson, pastor Of the Bishopyille Baptist
Church and Nies Tigze Dursnt, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. J Oliver Durans, Wednesday
Oct. l7th in the Bishopv,lle Baptist church
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
Kyttenbsrg's Special Sale.

Attention is directed to the special sale
advertised by the old reliable house OF
Ryttenberg, to continue for Que week-oe-
glazing Monday, October Is. Desirable
goods at very low prices will be fouod in the
list Be sure to read 1t and attend the sale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

In order to remove the Baptist Church to
make place for the new church which bes
been begun, it was necessary TO remove the
tower and therefore, the bell, consequently
for some months. the bell cannot be used 10
give notice of worship, but,be regular services
will be held at the usual hours without in-
terruption.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
GALVESTON RELIEF FUND.

Frighftul Bumper
Will often cause horrible Burn. Scnld. Cut
or DruSe. BuckIcn's Arnica Salve. tho best in
the world will kill the pain and promptly heal
it. Cures Old Sores F.ver Sores. Ulcers,
Boils. Felons Germs, all Skin Eruptions- Best
Pile Cure on earth Only 25 cts. box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by J. F. W. DeLorme, Drug
giss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
Dr.. H. ". Lewis, Lawrencsville, Va

Dr. H W Lewis, Lawrencsvile. Va,
wri,ea, ~ am using kodol Dyspepsia Cure IN
my practice among severe cases of indigestion
and 6od it an admirable remedy" Many
hundreds of physicians depend upon the use
Of Kodo Dyspepsia Cure in stomach troubles
1t digests what you eat, and allows you to
eat ali the good food you need, providing
you do not overload your stomach. Gives
instant relief and a permanent cure. S
Hughson Il Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
LADIES AUTUMN WAISTS.

We've prepared Of the best asorments ever shown OF
these seasnbe and popular garments and the prices are IN
instances as low as the mere cost of the material We
call special attention line Of French Flannel Waists rib
bon and plait effects These strictly up-todate we
have also added several numbers in Tailor Suits which you
should Our third invoice of new Dark Percas to arrive
this week. see them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
RICHNESS TN DRESS FABRICS.

After the beautiful things Of last year may we'll wonder at
the resorceuness and originality that have made this seasons
fabrics much better than the predecessors Our showing
well worth visit inst Fashion knowledge to say nothing
of Price Advantages
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

Crovdins Opportunity to its Best Achievement.

always opportunity Vigilance watching and
has brought ef merchandise from large
blocked
cold will economy provide
provide opportunity
achievement
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
RuIIdIno Activities.

Chas. Hanford, local time-keeper in
the trainmaster's office, is erecting a
good substantial eight-room shouse,
brick veneered, on Fourth street. VIM.
Shipman is the contractor. &
Dan Elliott, road master for this di-
vision, expects to build ten-room
brick on North Fourth street in the
near future. A
Miss Minnie Toomey, recently COM
ing here from Kansas City for health
reasons, and being favorably impress
ed with this climate, has decided to
make this her future home. She is
building a neat seven-room cottage on
North Fourth street. J. K. Martin has
the contract and the house, is about
ready for the plasterers.
New buildings continue to go up in
various parts of the city. To be con
vinced of the continued growth Of Las
Vegas, all one has to do is to visit diff
erent sections OF the city, when he vii
see here and there new home II
course of construction.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
Roosevelt in Good Condition.

Kingston. N. Y, Oct. 2S.-Despite
the serious strain of numerous speech
es yesterday, Governor Roosevelt
found his throat in excellent condition
this morning. He was inclined to
laugh over the numerous Interruptions
yesterday. He was assured the coun-
try through which he was going today
would not produce the same kind OF
disorder. At nine o'clock the train
started up the Catskill mountains
Fifteen speeches will be made by the
candidate.
Pine Hill, N. Y, Oct 2S.-At Phoeni
cia, Governor Roosevelt briefly refer
red to the fact that there were evils
in the country and things that ought
to be improved, but said he would no
Join with Bryan in trying to remedy
them by destroying everything in thu
country. The next stop was at Shan
daken.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
PUBLIC SCHOOL NOTES.

Y Z l. 4
Sixteen new pupils were adm1tted to
the public schools this morning.
-Four were refused enroilmahf in the
primarysdepartment as no pupil who
has not previously attended some
school, win Be admitted to this grade
until January. This is In accordance
with the established rule OF the board
Of education ana is necessary in order
to give the teacher chance to classify
pupils.
The enrolment and attendance In
the seventh and eighth grades are un
usually good this year. Quite mum
ber of bright scholars from other cit
les have been admitted to these grades
this year.
Miss Beschle's scholars are doini
some excellent work in map drawing
The material for the. semi mikindergar
ten has arrived The money witt
which to purchase these articles waa
raised by the superintendent through
the advertisements in the Course o
Study"
Miss Lura Davenport, who taught II
the sixth grade here last year, write
from Dallas. Texas. that she is teach
ing fourth grade, A and B classes, AM
has fifty-four pupils enrolled.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23

MITCHELL CALLS CONVENTION
Strike Is Nearing the End-Sen
satIonaI Killing OF New York
GirI-Jeweler Arrested.
BOSTON WOOL MARKET SALES

New York, Oct. 2S.-Shortly before
the close of business on Wall street
this afternoon there was a current ru-
NOR that an employe of leading bank
defaulted to large amount. 1t was
stated the Wall street bank affected
was the First National and that the
empioye was named Alvord and that
the defalcation will reach a large
amount, possibly 100000. Oficers of
the bank refused information this af-
ternoon, but promised a statement
covering Alvord's alleged wrond doing,
later. The man has not yet been ar
rested, but probably will be appre-
hended before long. The First Ma
tional bank president is George F.
Baker, who is also president of the
Astor National bank and financial ad-
visor to the Astor family The bank
Is located at No. 2. Wall street and has
a capital of 100000, surplus, SIS, ,OOO,-
900 and undivided profits, $4,000, 900.
G. L. Alvord was note teller of the
bank. He has been an employe of the
bank over twenty years.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
MURDER OF A GIRL.
Four Prominent Young Men arrested
For Her Death-sensationaI Case.

New York, Oct. 2S.--Last night Geo.
Kerr, Walter McAllister, William
Death and Andrew Campbell, promf-
nent young men, were arrested by
the police of Patterson, N. J., accused
of having caused the death of Jennie
Bosschieter, young woman whose
body ives found last night on the out
skirts of Patterson. Today Garret
Stowcroft was taken into custody.
Stowcroft made the statement that he
was hired by McAllister, Kerr, Death.
Campbell to drive them with Miss
Bosschieter, Thursday night. They
stopped in saloon where the girl af-
ter drinking became stupeaed. Stow
croft said he understood she had been
given knock out drops They placed
her in a rig and she became uncon'
scious. The men became frightened
as the girl did not revive, and drove to
the Office of DR.. Townsend. The girl
continued unconscious and the men
were advised to take her home. They
drove to two other physicians but die
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23

News comes from. Mora thatl@ the
firm of Strousse & Co.. for many years
in business there has sold out its en-
tire interests to Joe Harberg. The
business is one Of the Oldest and iarg'
est in Mora county having been start
ed twenty-seyen years ago by Morris
and Felix Strousse, of Philadelphia,
formerly of Las Vegas, and Simon
vorenberg and Joe Harberg, of Mora
Mr.. Harberg is an old member of the
old firm and therefore thoroughly 40
quainted with the business. which he
will continue. While the exact
amount of the transaction is moi
known it surely viii take several smal
sized revenue stamps to make the sals
legal.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
TO ACCEPT THE TEN PER CENT
When All Operators Agree To The
Raise The Convention viii BE
N Called.

Hazelton Pa, Oct 23.-Around the
headquarters of the United Mine work
ers today the belief was unanimous
that the end of the strike will come
within a short time. President Mitch
VII notwithstanding the contrary re
ports. has set no date for calling off
the strike. AS soon as all operators
signify their willingness to pay the
10 per cent advance in wages until
will be called in session to vote on
ending the contest.
Scranton. Pa. Oct. 23.-Thomas
Nicholas, president of district No. l,
|of the united mine workers, today ad
mitted the end of the strike is near
|,andsit would come in a very few days
EThe meeting of all the district and ma
tional oficers has been called for to
morrow he said, and positive actor
will probably be taken, provided how
ever all the coal companies guarante,
Ito per cent advance until April LIST.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
They are Treated as Guests BY
the People Their Young
LeadersTFrench Note.
DIVIDED iNTO TEN DIVISIONS
Honorary PaIIbearers Appointed
for Sherman Funeral Prom
lnent Men on the List.
YOUTsEY GIVEN SENTENCE

Pekin, Oct 21.-The Fourteenth
United States infantry departed from
the city. The royal Welsh fusileers
also departed.
Hong Kong, Oct. 2S.-The situation
in Canton iocspmraa 8
in Canton is comparatively quiet. 1t
is reported the consuls received letters
warning them of danger. Refugees
from Hui Chow say the rebels are well
coined everywhere They take moth
ing without payment and are treated
as guests instead of enemies. Their
leaders are supposed to number ten,
each commanding a separate band.
The one operating in How Lung min
terland is mere STRIPPING, but is
everywhere successful. He is report
ed to have defeated large body of
imperial troops, killing an hundred
Chinese soldiers.
Paris, Oct. 2S.-At the cabinet coun-
Gil today, M. Delcasse, minister of
foreign affairs announced the minis
ters of the powers at Pekin met recent
ly to semi-officially examine the
French propositions as a basis for the
peace negotiations and showed them
selves favorable thereto.
New York, Oct 23.-The new bat
tleship Kentucky, bound for the
Asiatic station to relieve the battle
ship Oregon" and which sailed Sat
urday but returned the same night to |
anchorage of Tompkinsville, owing
to one of her big guns forward turret /
not working properly upon being tried |
off Sandy Hook, saileo again today.
London, Oct. 23.-The "Giobe" an
nounces Great Britain has released
from English contractors the harbor
works of Ching Wan Tao now in course /,
# construction for eight months with
he object of landing men and stores
here and utilizing the branch railroad
hence to Tang Ho, where it joins the |
main line to Pekin.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
HRYAN's ITINERARY.
The Candidate Speaks in Washington
About Civil service-Tour of
New York.

New York, Oct. 2S.-Winiam j.
Bryan's itinerary after he finished
with the nationals association of dem
ocratic clubs, Saturday night. has been
prepared by the democratic state COM
mittee. He will rest in this city Sun
day, and start up the state on the New
York Central railroad at $50 o'clock
that night. He will make eighteen
speeches Monday, returning to New
York for a few hours. He win start
out again about midnight and Tuesday
win make fourteen speeches.
washington, Oct 2s.-W. 7. Bryan
spent an hour and quarter at the ma
tional capitol today About 1000 peo
pie were awaiting him at the depot
He brealsfasted witf ex-Judge William
K. Springer. and at . o'clock Bryan
was driven so tie Baltimore & ohis
depot, where hs maQea brief speeel
On lmRefiaIIsm and civil service
Ahopt 5000 people we're massed aboq
the depot. Bryan saidl = an no
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
EDucArIoNaI MATTERs.
President Hewett announces Arh
Standing Faculty Committees 4
Pertinent Public School
Proceedings.


President Hewett announced todd.
the following standing committees b
the faculty for 19OO,isO1:
Executive-Poweil, Giveus. .Ingersoll
Athletics-Afnold, Powell. Hill.
Physical Cor health Hill, Dicldn
son, Cockereii.
Medals Cockerell Hill, Arnold.
Social irs-Ingersoll. Giyens
Chapman.
Mentor-McNary cockerell, Chap
man. s
organizations--Diekinson McNary
Arnold. -
Art Chapman, fhgersoll, Dickinson
Commencement t3iyens, Powell
McNary.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
NoRMAL Norns

One hundred and seventy naats ar
now occupied each morning al opsnihs
exercises.
Twenty cadets drill every Tnesda,
and Friday at ais. under Col Rankin
Uniforms VIII be ordered soon.
The Normal University hand has
re-organized with Prof. Ahlers a
teacher. The boys practice every
Wednesday and Saturday at4;15.
A fine specimen OF the herring e,il
dee. THIS is the secunu nne colsea svs<
.tion that Louis has made to the mu
scum. The first was full grown pop
cupine which he killed at one Of the
slaughter houses. Mr.. Athens hHi
mounted the porcupine and liter will
mount the sea-gull.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
Organize For statehood.

Fort Worth, Texas, Oct. 2S.-The cit
liens of Oklahoma and Indian Terri
tory want single statehood for the two
territories. The formation of leagues
to promote this end have commenced
The first league was organized al
Wagner, |. T. Determined efforts in
this direction are being made by lead.
ing people of those territories.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23

Washington. Oct. 23-The follow
ing is the complete list of honorary
pall-bearers for the funeral of John
Sherman tomorrow: Secretary Hay
Secretary Gage, Justice Harlan, Admi-
raj Dewey, General Miles, ex-senator
J. D. Cameron, A. Kasson, of the
state department, Judge Bancroft Da
Wis, Senator Hawley, Myron M. Par
ker. The funeral train will leave
Washington for Mansfield at S:3'
o'clock tomorrow.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
Troops Coming Home.

San Francisco. Cal. Oct. 2s.-At
the. military headquarters here it is
stated the first instaIlment Of the vol
unteer army now in the Philippines
will leave Manila, November 1st.From
that time until next June transports
will bring home about $4,000 men at
the rate of 1000 to 5000 per month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23

much of an admirer Of that civil ser
wee which is suspended when the pres
ident is inaugurated until he can illl
Offices with friends and is extended
by the president when he is about to
retire, in order that he may protect his
friends in office.'
Bryan left for Rockville. where he
made the first OF series OF speeches
In tour of Maryland.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23

New York, Oct. Charles q
Mather. alias J. c. Moore, who Il IN
der arrest at Seattle. washington. was
the jeweIry salesman formerly for the
firm Of Mather 4 wentworth. Math.
er is accused by number Of whole,
sale jewellers and diamond merchants.
Of this city Of the theft OF jswolry val
ued at about $4,000. He obtained the
goods on memorandum and according
to the police pawned them under the
name OF J. c. Moore. a
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
To Jail For contemnt

Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 2s.-Judge
Wing, of the common pleas court, to-
day ordered President D. B. Steuer, OF
the city council, sent to Jail for con
tempt in refusing to testify in council.
manic bribery Investigation.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
Youtsey setenced.

Frankfort, KY, Oct 2S.-Henry E.
Youtsey was sentenced to life impris-
onment at Georgetown for completely
in the Goebel assassination and was
placed in Jail here today.
He lay on cot with his face covered
as he was moved from the train to the
iail.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
Revolution Completely suppress

San Dimingo, Oct. 2S.-The complete
suppression of the revolution is off,
cially announced. General Garcia sur
rendered unconditionally. Senator
Mota has been arrested on the charge
Of completely in the movement.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
President in Canton.

Canton, Ohio. Oct. 2S.-President
and Mrs. Mckinley reached Canton at
1O:SO today. Alarge number of peo-
pie assembled on the station platform,
to bid them a hearty welcome as they
passed under the large flag draped
over the station platform.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23

Wanted-From fifteen to twenty
cultured ladies and gentlemen to study
German during the coming six months.
Charges reasonable. Apply at once
at DR.. B. A. Bonnheim's residence.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23


A. O U. w. and Degree Of HanoI
entertainment, Wednesday evening
Oct. 24th:
Overture-Selection.
instrumental duet. Dickinson Sisters.
Summer Night"
Trombone solo ..... s. r. Dearth.
Romance"
Violin SOLO. ....... Vivian Dickinson
Carnival de Venice. -
Illustrated Song ... Katharine Lewis
One Touch of Nature"
Tamborine Dance. Lizzie Dickinson
PART II.
......... s'The Ghosts PATROL I"
Illustrated song, go. Robert Pignol
who Dat say chicken in dis crowd
Cornet solo ...,... Lizzie Dickinson
Tramp, Tramp
Song and Dance, Vivian Dickinson
Moving pictures and stereoptican to
be followed by social dance during
which the Degree of Honor will
serve supper.
Admission, Soc; children, Csc. 9S-2t
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23

not succeed IN getting nedieai aid
The girl died. They then dove out to
a place where ne BODY was discovered
and left the body there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23

one more day of the "Yuco demon
stration. At Long & Perry's, only. Ii
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23
Ladies' and Gents
Fine Tailoring.
Thee. Arnst, The Tailor,

has Just received a fine line of pat
terms of imported and domestic wool
ems for fall and winter
See him before ordering your Fall
Suit.
He.not only fits garments, but he
furnishes with them that superior
workmanship which is so highly ap-
preciated.
Also ladies' and gents garments
cleaned pressed and repaired.
THEO. .ARNST,
Sixth Street. Merchant Tailor.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1900-10-23

Brings business. Ifyou want
to buy anything. rent any
thing. sell anything, the best
and quickest results are to be
had through The Optic wants.
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