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Cheap Rates to Norfolk, Va.


On account of the meeting of the
Concatenated Order of Hoo Hoo, Nor
folk. Va. Sept. 9th, 18th, 1901.
Southern Railway will sell round trip
tickets to Norfolk, Va, and return at
rate of one first class fare for the
round trip from all stations on its
line
Dates of sale September 7th and
Sth, final limit Sept. 18th, inclusive.
Southern Railway best line to Nor
folk. through Sleeping Cars, Hotel
Dining Cars.
For detailed information as to rates,
schedules, etc., call on any agent of
the Southern Railways
". H. Tavloe
a. G. P. A.. Atlanta, Ga
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-07
Than BABBIT METAL.

Mill men who have need for babbit
metal for renewing bearings can
obtain old type from the undersigned.
Type metal is much more expensive
than commercial babbit metal and is
much superior as any one who has
used it knows. l have lot of old
type on hand which will be sold as
babbit metal at a price that will
make it cheaper than babbit.
May 80 N. G. OSTEEN.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-07
A Coming Marriage.

Cards have been issued announcing
the approaching marriage of Miss Lii
Ian Aston Baker of Marion and Nh.
Ransom Bryant Hare, of Florence
Wednesday morning, August 18th, at
10 o'clock. The marriage ceremony
will take place in the Methodist Epis-
copal church at Marion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-07

The funeral services were held at
Wedgefeld at 10 O'Clock Thursday
morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-07
REPORT OF TIE CONDITION OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.

OF SUMTER. S c.,
At Sumter. in the STATE of South Caroliua,
at ;be close of brsiress. July ", 1901.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-07
Base Ball at Spring Hill.

On Saturday two games of ball were
played. The first and second mines of
Smithville and McLeods being the
contestants. Smithville won both
games, the first nine winning by a
score of Is to g: and the second nine
winning by score of 13 to @.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-07

The excursion to Savannah which
failed to go on Monday night will be
run by the same parties within the
next two weeks The train failed to go
as advertised on account of misun-
derstanding as to the crowd waiting
in this city for the train and not on
account of the inability of the man
ayers to raise the money to pay for the
train. The money was in the hands
of the manager in Lynchburg, but be
was missinformed as to the crowd in
this city and he thought best on the
strength of the infor- alton received,
to abandon the excul n, but when
he returned to this city he learned
that there was crowd sufficient to
have filled the train with those already
on board at Lynchburg and waiting at
Mayesville. To those who had paid
for tickets the money was refunded
and no one lost anything except those
who had arranged to run the excur-
sion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-07
The First Cotton Boil.

Miller DeLeon, an Industrious and
successful colored farmer, brought to
this office Monday afternoon the first
open boil Of cotton of the season. The
boil is full grown and we'll developed
and the cotton white and feecy. De-
Leon is a large planter for colored
man and is prominent member of
Emmanuel NJ. F. Church and leader
in the movement to erect handsome
new church for that congregation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-07

Oc GU ID ! En-. = ",
At Sumter. in the STATE of South Carolina,
at ;be close of busress July ", 1901.
RESOURCES.
Loacs aud discounts, S3l0.T79 81
O7erdraf,s, secured sod unsecured 1851 81
| q S. Bonds 10 secure clrcuiatioo, 1880 90
Stocks, securities, etc, 5,4C0 co
lures a,eoo 90
Due from National Bsnks mot
Reserve Agents) 4.5tl Is
Due frcu State Banks and
B4,ker., 4,.5e 81
Due from approved Reserve
Ayeats, tO2 e5
Check. snd other cash jte,s, 2.:s9 IS
Notea OF other NatIonal Banks, 1000 90
Fracu nal pa er curreocy, nick
els ard cents. 1873 So
Lawful Money Reserve iu Bank.
VIZ:
Slecie il,529 80
Leaal.tender notes. 2, 100 90 l3 62e so
Redemption fuod With G S.
Treas'r Is per cent CT civcula
ton s37 so
Total Sass, 900 81
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid 10, $4,000 90
Surplus fund, $4,000 60
Undivided pro6's, iess expenses
and ta1.s paid, 1877 10
Easiouai oank notes outstanding 1880 90
Due 10 other Nstouaf Banks 322 49
Due 10 State Banks and
Bankers, 4,252 os
Due TO approved Reserve Agents, 1903 Il
Dividends uupaid, .O4 90
IpdividuAl deposits suhjec, TO
check, 1921 OF
Notes and bills redrscoun,ed, rs 6SS 55
Total, $685., 900 81
State of South Carolina, IS.
Couuty of Sumter, o''
I.R EDNUNOS, Cashier of the above
named bank, do solemoly swear that the
nbo-e statement is true to the best of my
know ledge aud ceiief
R. L. EDNUSDS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before ne THE
3lst day of July. 1901.
D. " CUTTING, L.
Notary Pubic for S. C.
Correct-Atfest:
s,5 ;o5n 81 ss;5S. Sf$5'''' AZ: o':.s''.'.
August 2: 1901.
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DEATHS.

Miss Annie McLaurin, daughter of
DR.. H. j. McLaurin, died at Wedgefeld
last Wednesday after brief illness,
aged twenty-one years. She was taken
sick while attending the summer
school in Spartanburg. but not until
after her return home did her illness
assume a serious nature. Her death
resulted from blood poisoning pro-
duced by an abscess at the root of
tooth.
The funeral services were held at
Wedgefeld at 10 O'Clock THURSDAY
morning.
Katherine, the only daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James M. Dick, of State
burg, died last Friday night after a
short illness, aged 5 years and 9
months. The funeral was held at State
burg Sunday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Dick sincerely sympathize with them
in this bereavement.
Mr.. Samuel c. Jordan, of Bishop
Vile, died last Friday, aged 81 years.
The deceased was gallant Confederate
soldier, and was man of strong and
upright character who had the respect
of all who knew him.
DR.. F. NJ. Beckham, an old and
highly respected citizen of this county,
died at his home in Privateer Mon
day night, after long sickness. The
| funeral was held at Bethel Baptist
Church, near his home at 10 O'Clock
tnis morning.
Ellen Hortensia, the infant daugh
ter and only child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Singleton died last night,
aged II months.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-08-07

Ellen Hortensia, the infant daugh-
ter and only child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Singleton died last night,
aged II months.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02
The Teachers Wife.

Clarissa, Mimi, Oct. 2S-Mrs. Clara
Keys, wife Of Chas. Keys, school teach
er Of this place, tells wonderful story.
For years her life was one Of misery.
Her back ached all the time, her head
ached all the time; neuralgia pains
drove her to desperation. She used
much medicine, but failed to get any
relief till she tried Dodd's Kidney Pills.
She says:
Every soon after I began using
Dodd's Kidney Pills all my aches and
pains vanished like the morning dew.
/ consider this remedy God-send to
suffering womanhood."
Encouraged by their success in her
own case, Mrs. Keys induced her
mother, an old lady of "a years, to use
Dodd's Kidney Pills for her many
aches and pains. Now both mother
and daughter rejoice in perfect freedom
from illness or suffering which Is some
thing neither had enjoyed for years
before.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

BUFFALO FAIR IN DEBT.
Pan American Show Will Probably De-
fault in Sum of S4, 100000.

Pan American Show Will Probably De-
fault in Sum of ST., 100000.
At a meeting of the executive commit
tee of the Pan-American Exposition an
unofficial statement was made that the
exposition probably will default in the
sum Of $4,100,000. This will include
S5OOOOO Of the first mortgage bonds,
S5OOOOO of second mortgage bonds, W.
100000 stock, and other Indebtedness $l,-
100000.
OF the original $2,50O,000 first mort
gage bonds, per cent has been paid and
the treasurer will be able to pay 80 per
cent more. The balance will be a default.
The second bond issue Of 100000 will be
defaulted entirely. There will not be the
least return on the $1,600000 of stock
sold outright nor on the 100000 of stock
given as bonus to the second bondhold-
ers.
The question which will now perturb
the holders of exposition paper is wheth-
err the stockholders can be assessed for
the shortage of $4,100,00O While it is
not believed they can, the matter IS yet
IN he decided
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02
SWEEPING TAX EDICT.
illinois Supreme Court Rules for Broad.
err Assessment of Corporations.

err Assessment of Corporations.
Every corporation in the State of ILL.,
nois must be taxed on its capital stock
and franchise assessed at a fair cash
valuation based on market values. The
Chicago traction, gas, electric and other
vast public utility corporations must be
assessed fully on their stock and their
franchise rights. Mandatory order is laid
on the State Board of Equalization that
these properties be added to the tax lists.
The foregoing is the substance of the
decision handed down by the Illinois SUI
prcme Court at the instance Of the Chi
cago Teachers Federation 1t is retgard9
ed as the most important decision ever
made in Illinois affecting the taxing of
corporate interests. BY this decision, con-
CURED in by every member of the SUI
preme Court, it is estimated that from
00,00000O to $685. 100000 will be add
ed to the assessment lists of Cook Coun-
ty.
|. The assessed valuation of property in
Cook County is $500 100000 which at
the 8 per cent rate would yield $1S,25O,-
600 taxes. Assuming that the increase
should approximate $300000,000, the add.
ed income from taxation would be $15,-
10000, making a total of $33, 25O, 900. OF
course, however, the tax rate would
shrink with the greater valuation. TWEEN
tythree Chicago and Cook County corpo-
rations were specifically mentioned in the
plea for mandamus filed by the Teachers
Federation. Their demand that $26S, 000,-
600 be added to the taxable property
values for 1900 and assessed against
these corporations has now been approx
ed and served on the State Board of
Equalization.
The decision opens the way, SO those
who have won the fight contend, for legal
proceedings to collect back taxes for the
last twenty-five years on corporation
stock and franchises. Heretofore taxes
have been collected from corporations
chiefly on the small amounts of tangible
property unearthed by local assessors.
The sweeping decision Of the Supreme
Court is expected to change the entire
industrial map of Illinois and especially
Of Cook County unless immediate changes
in corporate taxation laws result Attor-
neys who have conducted the case con-
tend that legislation is the only relief
that may be sought by the corporations,
asserting that, as no federal point is in
volved, there can be no appeal to the
United States courts.
To attempt to collect back taxes for a
quarter of a century on the market values
of the stock of corporations organized in
Illinois, it is admitted by officials, would
bankrupt the companies. Already asser-
tons are made by attorneys, government
officials and business men that the legal
ruling, unless special corporate taxation
laws are soon enacted, will drive these
companies from Illinois.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02
NILES nov OPPOSES cANTEEN.
Lieutenant General Has Reversed His
Views on the Subject.

T;euteuaut General Has Reversed His
Views on the Subject.
Ijeut Gen. Miles has reversed his
views. and in his annual report will dis
cuss the anti-canteen lava and oppose any
effort to repeal that law. Gen. Miles
has been in the past one of the strongest
advocates of the canteen system, and he
was largely responsible for its adoption.
He has changed ground since the anti
canteen law was adopted, and now argues
that the army is better off without the
canteen.
The War Department opposed the anti
conteen law, but when 1t was adopted
proceeded to enforce it. The only refer
ence TO the anti-canteen law made by
Adit. Gen. Corbin in his report is that
"the provisions Of the act of Congress
which prohibits the sale of beer, ETC.,
have been carried into effect" Secretary
Root will, it is said, make no more ex-
+ensiye discussion of the question. The
Secretary of War regards his office as an
executive one, and having carried into eff
feet the law of Congress abolishing ths
canteen. he will leave the question of re.
suits to Congress.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02
Young Men should Not shun Politics.

Young Men Should Not Shun Politics.
We shall have reason to hail it as a
wholesome sign of the times when
American youth cease to be Indifferent
to politics. a country In which any
man, however obscure his origin, may,
through determination to overcome OBJ
stacles, and fine strength of character,
arrive at the highest distinctions In the
gift Of the republic, ought to stimulate
young men to splendid endeavor and
rich achievement. One regrets to OBJ
serve an aversion on the part Of many
men to study political economy, and a
singular lack of responsibility in WELD
Ing that power Of the unit, which Is so
tremendous force In our national life.
ladies Home Journal.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02
NEGRO BURNED AT STAKE.
Bill Morris, Who Assaulted Woman at
BaIItown, La, Lyrched.

BaIItown, La, Lynched.
A negro named Bill Morris, who attack
ed Mrs. John Ball at Balltown, La, was
burned at the stake. After being captur-
ed he made an effort to impicate other
negroes, but the latter soon proved their
innocence. Morris was taken to the
scene of his crime, tied to a pine saplins
with chains, and his hands and feet were
chained to his body. Pine knots and
straw were piled about the body and sat
urated with coal oil, and the whole set
on fire. The negro made no cutlery when
the flames first reached him, and only
when he was partly consumed did the
snectators notice any movement of his
bodv. He made no resistance when be-
ing hound to the stake.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

.ro, AND CHOCOLATE.

E,l,cs at the Pan-American EX-
\ TnaaIo. have awarded three
C,,5,rs to Walter Baker & Co.,
h dorchester, Mass, for the SUI
If their Breakfast Cocoa and
,tofr cocoa AMI chocolate prepar-
and tnc excellence Of their ex-
mi. is the tnirty-seycnth high
,orl received by them from the
,,ro,jli1l.s in Europe and Amer
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02
Care of the CompIexion.

Many persons with delicate skin suffer
greatly in winter from chapping. FIRE.
Quently the trouble arises from the use
Of impure soap and chap salyes. The
face and hands should be washed only in
clear, hot water with Ivory soap. A lit
tie mutton tallow or almond oil may be
used after the bath to soften the skin.
ELIZA r. PARKER
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

A thousand men, exclusive OF lnclans'
are engaged in hunting and trapping IN
the vast extent of fur-bearlng country on
the upper Yukon, according to an inter-
esting report received at the State De-
partment from Consul McCook at DaW-
son City.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02
5000 TO $500 A YEAR

We want intelligent Men and Women as
travelling Representatives CT Local Managers;
alary $500 to $500 year and all expenses,
according to experience and ability. We also
want local representatives salary 50 to SIS
week and commission, depending upon the time
devoted. Send stamp for full particulars and
tate position preferred. Address. Dept. A.
THE BELL. COMPANY. Philadelphia, Pa.
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a CinCh.

The Boss-No; I must have a married
man for this position.
AppQicant-Just keep 1t open for an
hour; it's easier to get married than 1t
u to get lob.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

Agent in this county. Our lowest max
makes $500 per day. Send 25c for sample.
Same refunded first order. Maumee Nov
city Works, Box 223, Fort Wayne, Ind.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

The proprietors Of department store
in Philadelphia announce that foreign
money will be received at face value in
payment for purchases
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

In New Hampshire the State govern
ment pays a bounty on dead grasshop-
pers at the rate of 81 bushel
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

Two bottles Of Piso's Cure for Con-
sumption cured me of terrible cough
Fred Hermann, 200 Box avenue, Buffalo,
N. Y, Sept. "a, 1901.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

Mrs. Winsiow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children
teething softens the gums reduces Inflammation, al
Lays pain, cures wind collie. Is cents BOTTLE
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

II you like Mrs. Austin's famous Pan Cake
Flour, Wont you De good" Tell your
friends how delicious 1t is.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

A late census bulletin shows that Chi
cago outclasses all the other large cities
In the number Of deaths from railroad
accidents. Its total for the census year
is $50, while the combined total for nine
other big cities is only 4S6.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

| When q man Is on his ear bis jaw gem
| er'ly has to work overtime.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

The final census report on the popula-
ton of the United States by sex, nativity
and color shows that the males number
39,O19, 242, or 51.2 per cent of the total
population in 1900. The increase of 49,
233, 631 in total population since 1890 Is
made up of 6,744, ITO males and 6,4S9, 452
females, an increase of 200 Of males and
oil of females. The foreign born ele-
ment has increased only 12.4 per cent and
the native born population 22.5 per cent
since 1890. AS to color and race the
population in 1900 comprises 66,990S0
white persons and 9,312, $50 colored per-
sons, the latter comprising $50, 1S5 per-
sons of negro descent. The colored ele-
ment as a whole shows an increase Of
17.S per cent since 1890.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

-pers..- rrrers SHUT re TgYr Hr rng gmu or
the list of candidates for each different
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

belief BY the eminent spokesman for the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

i easssAsu4v ous II VINO beIfeFe that
II is NOT based npon solAn5 r~s,4ss,.y. -
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c. N. u.

eElllalI salIilJ NotsId DI0DaD7y nave been I
the recipients of his fayors. and thav
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

roube to get breakfast quick If you
IS. AUst.u's famous Pan Cake Flour.
ROGER waits to supply you.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

! -. - WIN NeENNs1 SUI
| attended legislation, such as the
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02
FACTS ABOUT !:
: TIE CENSUS.

BY a report by the census bureau a
great gain in the number of newspapers
published in the United States is shown,
and incidentally, compliment is paid
to the Western section of the country
The greatest gain in the number of news
papers and publishing plants has been
made in that section. Massachusetts, ac-
cording to the present census, will have
to yield it's place at the head Of the list
to Iowa. The Hawkeye State, In pro-
portion to its population, has more news
papers than any State in the Union. The
total number Of printing establishments
In the United States, as will be shown
by the forthcoming census report, is 3d.
GIG, a gain of 1916 during the ten years
ending 1900. The last census showed
only 10000 printing establishments.
These establishments include job print
ing, newspaper and book publishing
plants. Census officials point out that
the greatest gain has been made in the
West, and this section is shown to have
made immense strides. Iowa, in proper
ton to its population, has twice as many
newspapers as Massachusetts,. The big
gest increase in the printing establish
ments has been in the newspaper fields.
=:
The census bureau has issued a bulle-
tin showing the population Of the United
States by sex, general nativity and color
for 1900 or the total population there
were 39,059,242 males and 81, 244, 145 fe-
males. The native element numbered
65, $40, 3O2 and the foreign born 1O,4G0,-
OS5. OF the coored population there was
a total of 0,312,5S5, divided as follows:
Negro, $50, 759; Chinese, 119,05o; Jap.
anese, S5,9S6, and Indians (taxed), 49,
242 (untaxed), 129,519.
There has been practically no change in
the proportions of the sexes since 1890
The foreign born element has increa sed
since 1890 only per cent, as against 22.5
per cent in the native born gain. There
has been slight decrease in the decade
In the number of persons of negro de-
scent, the proportion now being ZIG per
cent. In 1890 it was 11.9 per cent. The
Chinese show loss and the Indians have
decreased % per cent.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

h and fruit acids will not dis
goods dyed with PUTNAM
BLESS DYES. Sold by druggists.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1901-11-02

wicked flea often insists on trouble
10 man is after him.
Evening star., 1901-06-21

Smith, Charles Marvin Smith. James Sidney
douglas, Isaac X. OBrien.. Lorenzo G.
Butts, Ralph McBurney, Richard NJ. Pet
Harvey w. Summers. Arthur Warheld, Leo
Thomas Downey. Russell Carlin, Samuel E.
Wade, Ernest Nelson Duffey, George Au-
gust Kuhn, John Harold Wilson, James
George Schoeni and William Julian Fisher.
Superintendent Kemper then announced
that the superintendent medal, which is
given annually, had been won by Isaac Kell
O'Brien. The principals medal was award
ed to Samuel Edward Wade.
In the room of the vice principal. Mr.. VIM.
H. Greenwell. certificates were awarded as
follows: Randolph Dobson, Grover Good
rich, Patrick German. Harvey Huntington,
Gerald Jones. De Wilton Milstead. Hugh
McGahey, Linwood Nails. Leslie J. Saun-
ders. c. Page Waller, Clinton Lindsey,
Freeman Mansfield, Samuel Mays. James
Smith. French Simpson, James Stouten-
burgh and Robert Wright.
The following were certified for promo
ton next year to the room OF the principal:
Harvey Francis. Lenox Uhler, Henry Wood.
G: Page, Waller. Leslie Saunders. Freeman
Mansfield Gerald Jones'. Robert Wright,
Linwood Nails. Grover Goodrich, Samuel
Mays, DeWilton Milstead. French Simpson,
Hugh McGahey. Harvey Huntington and
Clinton ]. Lindsey. The following essays
were read: Confederate Navy" by c. Page
Waller; "Histsry OF Alexandria," James
Stoutenburgh: Chinese War" Francis
Mansfield: Spanish h-American War" Ger
aid Jones; Events OF 1876" James Smith,