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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
Cured Of chronic D;arrheea After 80
Years Of Suffering.

II suffered for 80 years with diarrhoea
and thought was past being cured says
John S. Halloway, of French Camp, Miss.
81 had spent so much time and money and
suffered so much that had given up all
hopes of recovery. was so feeble from
the effects of the diarrhoea that I could
do no kind of labor. could not even travel,
but by accident was permitted to find q
bottle of Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy, and after taking sew
eral bottles I am entirely cured Of that
trouble. I am so pleased with the result
that am anxious that it be in reach of all
who suffer as I have.' For sale by DR.. A.
j. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
BURGLARY SUNDAY MIGHT.
Mr.. C. T. Mason's House Entered.

A burglar entered Mr. G. T. Mason's
residence on Sunday night while the
family were taking supper at the Hotel
Sumter. A watch, several bracelets and
other pieces of jewelry, pistol and
other articles of value were stolen. The
burglar seemed to be familiar with
the house for he went through it pref
ty thoroughly in the short time he
had, and was gone when the family re-
turned. He also knew that the family
are taking their meals at the hotel and
timed his visit to the house to fit in
with their supper hour. No one saw
the robber enter or leave the house,
and thus far no clue has been found
by the police that will lead to the
arrest of the burglar and recovery of
the stolen articles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
ANOTHER DIsPENsARY FOR sUMTER.
couaty Beard of Control Decides at spe.
ciaI Meeting to Establish 1t.

The County Board of Control met
Monday in special session, the meet
ing having been called for the pur-
pose of taking action on the PROPOSE
tion to establish another dispensary in
this city.
The matter was discussed at consid-
erable length, Mr.. Geo. D. Shore
strongly opposing the establishment Of
a second dispensary because it is un-
necessary and would increase the ex-
pense of operating the dispensary sys-
tenn in this city. The two other mem
bers of the board, Messrs. W. S.
James and W. NJ. Sanders were in IA
vor of the proposition and voted to
establish the second dispensary, said
dispensary to be located on upper
Main Street, probably North of Re
publican Street.
It was stated during the session of
the board that there was a demand for
another dispensary, that several bust
ness men of upper Main Street wished
to have dispensary near their places
of business and had asked that one be
established.
Mr.. Shore stated that although he
was in daily contact with the people Of
Sumter, the business men particularly,
he had never heard of any demand for
another dispensary, nor had he been
consulted concerning the matter by
any business man. It was admitted by
the members favoring the establish
ment of second dispensary that the
expenses would be materially increas-
ed by the employment of another dis
penser and the necessary clerks and
the rent of another building, but they
were confident that there was sufficient
demand for it and good reasons to
warrant the board in establishing it.
The dispensary cannot be establish
ed until October 1st, or later, inasmuch
as applications for appointment as dis
penser must be advertised for and the
applications filed with the clerk of the
board twenty days prior to the cleo
tion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
Ice Cream Festival at ST, Charles.


The school trustees of shis district
having determined to erect better
and more commodious school building
at this place and the ladies having
determined, in furtherance of this
most commendable purpose, to supple
ment the school fund by their efforts,
will give an ice cream festival, &C., at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Maxwell
Jenkins on next Friday evening the
9Th inst, and most cordially invite all
who are willing to assist. We all
know Mr.. Jenkins, and his lady of the
manor is a veritable princess of hospi-
tally and good cheer and there will
be other princesses in attendance and
we will guarantee every one who at
tends a pleasant and enjoyable even
ing. j. NJ. R.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
ART WORK.

. Miss Mary Wilson, of Union
Springs, Ala, who will be director of
the art department of the Sumter Mil
itary Academy and Female Seminary,
has number of specimens of her art
work on exhibition at DR.. China's
drug store where all who are interest
ed in art may spend sometime both
proftably and pleasantly inspecting
it. Miss Wilson is a graduate of the
leading art schools of America and is
teacher of experience and an artist
of much talent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04

Camden, Sept. 3.-Joe Hammond, a
young negro of about of 25, died on
Sunday suddenly in a very mysterious
way. On that afternoon Hammond,
Willie Yaden and about eight other
negro youths were gambling in ditch
near the Seaboard Air Line passenger
depot. Hammond and Yaden got into
dispute, during which the former
advanced at the latter with knife in
his hand, but was intercepted by one
of the crowd, who ste ped up behind
Hammond and pinned his arms to his
side. Matters quieted down and Ham
mond made a few steps to resume his
former seat and then fell down dead.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04

81 am Indebted to ose Minute Cough Cure
for my present good health and uy life l
was treated IN vaio by doctors for luog ,rou
bles following Ia grippe Itok Ore Min
ute Cough Cure and recovered my healto I"
Ar E Il Wise. Madison, Ga. S Hugbeop
l. Co
1t is easier to keep we'll tnan ge: cured
DeWltt's Little Esrly Riaers taken now aud
then, will always keep your bowela 10 perfect
order. They never grpe but promote 40 essy
action. s Hughson & Go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04

The Congressional candidates spoke
in Waterboro Yesterday and will
speak in other places in Collteon
county during this week. Smith has
gained ground steadily since the
campaign opened and now has the can
didates who thought they were dead
usre to be in the second primary badly
worried. His chances are as good as
any of the others and some we'll in
formed men in other counties write
that he is the strongest man in the
race. With big vote in Sumter
county he will not only get into the
second primary but will win.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04

81 wiah TO truthfully state to you and the
readers Of these few lines that your Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure is without question, the best
apd ooly cure for dyspepsia that | have ever
come IN contact with aud bave used many
other preparations Johu Beam, West Mid.
dlese1, Pa No preparation equals Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure as i, coo,ains all ,be natural
digestants 1t will digest all kinds of food
and can, help but do you good is Hugh.
son j Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04

Fort Worth, Tex, Sept. BANKS in
Texas have been notified by the treas
ury department that bills of two Mon
tana bnks to the amount of $1,000, are
in circulation lacking the signatures
of presidents and cashiers. The bills
are said to have been stolen in
the recent train robbery in Montana
while in transit from Washington to
the banks. The bills are in denomi-
nations of tens and twenties, 5000, Geo of
the former and 500, 900 of the latter,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04

Spartanburg, Sept. assistant
Attorney General Gunter, is making
an investigation of the operations of
the fertilizer and cotton seed oil plants
recently purchased by the Virginia
Carolina Chemical company in the
Piedmont section. This investigation
is being carried on with the view of
discerning, whether or not this cor
poration can be made subject to the
trust laws of the State. Mr.. Gunter
has visited the oil mill at Laurens, the
mill at Greenville and is inspecting the
Produce mill of this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
BASE BAIL IN NAYEsYlLLE.
LEGAL Nsws ltems-..Perssaal Matters.

Mayesville, Sept. There will be
some good ball playing in town this
week from the present outlook. The
Workman, Clarendon Co., team will
arrive tomorrow to play q series of
three games with the locals, on Mon
day, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The
visitors are said to have q strong team,
and some very interesting games may
be expected. All lovers Of the great
American game should be on hand
and encourage the home boys to VIC
tory. These games will probably be
the wlnd-up Of the season.
It is reported that work on the new
depot and tracks here will be COM
menced in few weeks.
Mr. E. A. Chandler has completed
his mill and ginnery and is now put
ting up a high fence around the lot,
giving the premises an up-to-date ap-
pearance. He has, also, built 8 new
warehouse.
The first cotton Of the season will
probably arrive in town this week.
Picking has commenced on several
farms.
Nj. S. M. Mccall and family have
returned from Florence Co.
Several college students will leave
this week for their work.
Miss Cleo Burgess, Of Foreston, is
visiting Miss Mayme Mayes.
Most of our citizens from the up
country will return this week.
Misses Sallie and Carrie Mayes have
returned from q visit to Rural.
Mrs. Everett Alexander, Of Rural,
is visiting her mother.
Nh. T. B. Rhame, of Magnolia, was
in town on Thursday.
Prof. ". E. Law, Of Hartsville, has
been elected principal Of the Mayes-
vile High School.
School will open on Monday, Sept.
9. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
COTTON MILL STRIKE ENDED.
Compromise Agreed to by the
Union Monday Night.

Columbia, Sept. 2.-The cotton mill
strike is ended.
At a meeting of the Textile Union
No. 211 tonight the union with only
one dissenting vote agreed that its
members would return to their work
this morning on representations that
were made to the union officers that
the mill management would receive
them with no questions asked as to
union or non-union.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
oaambsrlain's Cough Remedy a Great
FaYorite.

The soothing and healing proprieties Of
this remedy, its pleasant taste and prompt
and permanent cures have made it great
favorite with people everywhere. 1t is
especially priced by mothers of small chill
dren for colds, Group and whooping cough,
as it always affords quick relief, and as it
contains no opium or other harmful drug,
it may be given as confidently to baby
as to an adult. For sale by DR.. L. J. China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04

Have you sense of fullness in the re-
gion of your stomach after eating? If SO
you will be benefited by using Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. They
also cure belching and sour stomach. They
regulate the bowels too. Price 25c. Sold
by DR.. A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04

Mayesyille, Sept. a.-The game Of
ball this afternoon between Mayesville
and Workman was walk-over for the
home team. Score: Mayesville, IL;
Workman, 8. Struck ont (Msyesville)
Mayes, Il. (Workman} Epps, 3; Mil
ler 2. Base on balls: Miller, q;
Mayes, 2. The second game Of the
series will be played tomorrow after
noon. The features of the game were
Mayes' pitching, Herron's catching,
and the batting Of the home team.
G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
The Band Concert.

The Second Regiment Band will re-
sumo the weekly concerts on the
Graded School Square this evening.
The concert will begin at $50 O'Clock
and the programme will be, as usual,
so arranged as to please and entertain
all who are fond of good music.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
METEOROLOGICAL RECORD.

The following is report of observa-
tions of the weather taken by DR.. W. W.
W. Anderson at Stateburg, S. c., COM
mencing June 18th and ending August
31st. 1901
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04

The month of August was unusually
cloudy, there having been only four days
classed as clear. Of the remaining 81, II
were cloudy and Is partly cloudy. But on
the whole the conditions appear to have
been favorable to the improvement and
growth of crops generally.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04
The Rhett Memorial.

To the Editor of the News and
Courier:
know of no better monument than
living one and as leader of the
Golden Link Circle of the Kings
Daughters and Sons, OF which DR.. R.
B. Rhett, Jr., was member and for
whom we mourn, suggest that such
monument be erected in memory Of
our beloved brother, whose beautiful
life should be an example to all Of Us,
for he was ever ready to lend help
ing hand, In His Name. Let all of
his former patients, men, women and
children, have their names enrolled
towards endowing Room in the St.
Francis Xavier Infrmaary, where
he spent the greater part of his life
and ended his days. Let it be called
the Robert Barnwell Rhett, Jr., Me-
mortal Room. What could better
show our love for the big-hearted
man who did Christian work, and
is it not His work to care for the sick?
I am sure if our beloved Dr.. Rhett
could know of it he would say: I
am so glad you thought of it; God
bless the work. Let all who echo
this thought send their contributions
to Miss George Fowler, leader of the
Golden Link Circle of the Kings
Daughters and Sons, care of the
"News and Courier
George E M. Fowler.
a CARD FROM MRS. RHETT.
81 sanction the endowment of a
Room at the st. Francis Xavier In
6rmary for men, women and children
with all my heart. Nothing would
meet with greater approval from the
Doctor than the proposed work.
Mrs. DR.. R. B. Rhett, Jr.
THE RHETT MEMORIAL ROOM.
To the Editor of the News and
Courier:
The Robert Rhett Memorial Room
will not be sectarian-its object being
to carry out the life-work of one in
whose memory it is to be erected. No
sect or creed will be exempt from re-
ceiving all the benefits that accrue
from it-Israelites, Catholics, Protes
tants of the various denominations and
those who do not belong to any church
or creed whatsoever-the object being
to relieve suffering humanity.
Goergie E. NJ. Fowler.
Contributions for this purpose in
Sumter County will be received by
Marion Noise.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-04

Wee Wee, Sept. ,, 1901.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
DEMOCRATS DIVIDED
On Question of the Philippine Tariff.
Favorable Report on Bill Ordered.

Washington, December 11.-At a
meeting of the ways and means COM
mittee today chairman Payne was di-
the Philippine tariff bill which the re-
publican members of the committee
agreed upon yesterday. The report
will be made Friday and the bill will be
considered in the house. next Tuesday
with vote at o'clock p. M, on We'd
nesday. instead of on Tuesday as at
first planned.
Some surprise was occasioned at the
failure of the minority of the commit
tee to ask for a division and vote on
the question Of reporting the bill. In
the absence of such request no vote was
recorded.
Numerous conferences of democratic
members were held prior to the meet
ing of the ways and means committee
today, because of the question which
had arisen as to the united opposition
to the Philippine bill drafted by republi-
| can members. 1t developed in this con-
| nection that the four Louisiana men,
| bers now in the city Representatives
Robertson, Meyer, Davey and Ransdell
were favorable to the bill and that
the two Louisiana members out of tie
city-Messrs. Broussard and BreaZeo,e
probably would favor it. Among their
| associates the Louisiana members made
| no concealment Of the fact that the su-
| gar industry Of their state required the
| measure of protection against Philip
PIN, sugar which the majority pill gave
by applying the Dinsley rates. Under
these circumstances. the Minority menu
bers reached no uaite1 decision as to
| opposing the measure On general
| grounds. the louisiana members will
hold themselves indivi iuaily free to
vote for the bill
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
THE ISHHMIAN CANAL.
Two Speeches in the Senate on the
Report of the Hay-Paun-
CefOte Treaty,

bv the United States on the isthmus OF
Panama as on land held by a canal
crossing the peninsula of Florida.
In conclusion Senator Bacon announc-
ed that while he had no intention OF
voting for the treaty he would do moth
ing to obstruct its ratification.
Senator Cullom congratulated the
senate and the country upon the fact
that there are two things in connection
with the new treaty upon which. he
said, practically all are agreed. One of
these was the desirability Of the super
cession of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty,
and the other that Of the necessitv for
the construction OF an isthmian canal.
He contended that the new treaty
radically changed the conditions pre-
sented by the first Hay-Pauncefote
treaty. clearly relieving it of the neces-
sity of such an amendment as that
made to the old treaty upon the sug-
gestion of Senator Davis. because the
treaty itself would permit the United
States. under international law. to own.
manage and defend the canal in any
way that it may choose. In other
words. he added. in a war with Great
Britain or with any other power the
treaty would be suspended. under the
law which governs nations, until the
war should be concluded when il would
he revived and again enforced.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13

Washington. December 11.-Mrs. Ada
Gilbert Dennis. the fashionable dress
maker found mysteriously assaulted in
her apartments yesterday, is hovering
between life and death today
She showed some Improvement this
morning. but the chance for recovery Is
very Slight.
It's woman" It's in a book" and
I'll tell you all about it," are the only
coherent words that the detectives sit
ting by her side have been able to dis
tinguish.
A small. old-fashioned hatchet. which
probably had been used by the family
for many years. was found by detec-
tives today in closet in the room OF
the elder Mrs. Dennis. mother-in-law
Of the injured woman.
The result of a chemical analysis
failed to disclose the presence of blood
stains on that weapon and the police
attach no significance to the finding OF
it, There is norangible clue to the per-
petrator Of the crime.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
M,KEE-PURNELL MARRIAGE.
Miss Elizabeth Purneli Married to
Mr.. John 8. Mckee.
Especial to The Messenger.)

Especial to The Messenger.)
Raleigh. n. c.. December 1.-THE di-
rectors of the Central hospital for the
insane elected S. o. Middleton a mem
ber of the executive committee. The
superintendent was given leave to en-
play a trained nurse.
At the home of Judge Thomas r. Pur-
nell of the United States district court
this evening his daughter. Miss Eliza
beth Dudley Purnell. and Mr.. John
Sasser Mckee. son of DR.. James Mckee
were married. Miss Della Purnell. a
sister of the bride. was maid of honor
and James Mckee. a brother of the
groom, was best man. Mr.. and Mrs
Mckee left Immediately for Tampa.
AT o'clock tonight it was stated that
State superintendent of Education
Toon had had two sinking spells and
his condition was worse than at any
time since his illness.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13

Two Policemen and the Party to be
Arrested Killed.

Houston, Texas, December 11.-When
officers j. c. James and Herman
Youngest attempted to arrest an alleged
bunco steerer, Sid Preacher, this after
noon. the latter opened fire with shot
gun. At the first fire he mortally
wounded James, who fell. He then fir
ed at Youngst. knocking him down. and
was on top of him beating the officer
when James raised himself from the
gutter and fired three times. killing
Preacher. James and Youngest died
within the same moment.
Preacher was we'll known to the police
and had been arrested frequently. The
police have been watching him closely
during carnival week. With a shotgun
he went to the police today and COM
planned that they were interfering in
his business. The police attempted to
arrest him when he opened fire on
them. Several hundred people saw the
duel.
A warrant was sworn out tonight for
J. 3. Brockman. Preachers attorney,
charging him with murder and he has
been landed in iail 1t is charged by the
police that the attorney advised Preach
er to use a shotgun in case any attempt
was should be made to arrest him. Late
in the afternoon a boy with two shot
guns and a large number of buckshot
cartridges. which he said he was carry
ing to Brockhan's office, was arrested
and the arms confiscated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13

Elizabeth City, n. c., December H.
notwithstanding that the committee Of
five, which has been prosecuting the
search for the missing Nell Cropsey,
believe they will be able to clear up the
mystery within a short time, chief of
police Dawson is still without informa-
ton. Today he said: 'I still think the
girl was either drowned or murdered,
but I have no definite clue"
The party dragging the river under
the direction of the committee of five
yesterday Brought UP a piece OF dress
goods. which. it is thought, may have
belonged to Miss Cropsey.
The citizens committee tonight again
promised important developments in
the Cropsey disappearance case within
a short time-two or three days.
w. H. Cropsey, father Of the missing
girl, today issued a public letter in
which, after thanking the citizens of
North Carolina for their kindness and
sympathy, he says:
1.-The police officials and citizens COM
mittee have done all human, agency
could do to restore my daughter. with
out success. I never expect to see her
this side of the great eternity.
Il shall always believe James Will
cox instrumental in my daughters S
disappearance. If dead, I believe his
hand or his hireling responsible. Some
time when this life shall cease and we
shall stand before the presence Of the
Great Judge, I believe we shall learn
how and when he murdered my daugh-
ter and that the justice he may escape
will be dealt with then.
"W. H. CROPSEY.''
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
THE APPALACHIAN PARK.
Makes Necessary Convey
ance of Jurisdiction to the Govern

Atlanta. Ga. December 1.-THE Geor-
gia legislature has passed bill giving
the sanction Of the state to certain
grants of land lying in northeast Geor-
gia to the United States for the purpose
Of providing park to be known as the
Appalachian national park. This bin
was presented in pursuance Of a bill
which is now pending in congress. 1t
gives jurisdiction of the tract of land
in Georgia to the United States with
a concurrent jurisdiction by the state
Of Georgia for the purpose of county
officers making arrests in civil cases
and criminal cases as the needs Of JUS
tice may demand.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-12-13
THE CHERRY TREE COMPANY
Reported to be n Fraud-Transfer o.
State Guard Companies.
Especial to The MessengerD


Raleigh. N. c.. December 1.-THE
Rutherfordton Company of the Third
regiment, state guard. is transferred to
the First regiment. The Greensboro
company, locally known as the Gate
Gate City Guard. is assigned to the
Third regiment. Its officers are: Cap
tain. r. NJ. Albright; heutenants. w. P.
NJ. Turner and T. ]. Murray.
The officers of the Henderson Compa-
ny Of the Third regiment We're commits
stoned today. They are: Captain, W.
K. Sturgis; ieutenants, George E. Perry
and Mark H. Stone
There is complete exposure in the re-
port to the commissioner of agriculture
today of the gross swinde perpetrated
by Amos Owen Cherry Tree Company
of Rutherford county.