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beginning to find their efforts and elo-
quence wasted as direct result of this
move. The numerous Pro-Boer meet
ings organized among the Irish in
America have received their first i'm
pulse from the Cabinet in Europe,
which takes good care to be in close
touch with the born enemies of the
English wherever they are to be
found.
This efficient secret service bureau
presents outwardly very simple ap-
pearance. It's daily deliberations take
place in plainly furnished room at
Hilversum, communicating with the
Presidents private study. Everything,
in fact, is arranged on the simplest
scale around the President. He is
sworn foe to all pomp and pretension,
and this characteristic is shown clear
ly in the furnishings of the apartments
occupied by himself and his staff, as
well as in the details of his daily life.
HeNs, of course, treated with the 1T
most reverence by all who come in
contact with him, but there is no
more outward show around him than
is seen in he case of any ordinary
Dutch paterfamilias in the neighbor-
hood.
The house he lives in with his suite
is a plain, comfortable Dutch home
and, apart from his own personal
peculiarities, the daily course of life
there is absolutely ordinary. When
he is not engaged in 5ransacting bust
ness directly with his cabinet he pass
es his time in his study or in the gar
den summer house, in company with
his pipe and his Bible, smoking, read
ing meditating.
He goes to bed in the Transvaal
fashion, very soon after sundown. He
rises two or three times at regular
fixed intervals during the night and
remains up smoking and reading for
half an hour or an hour, walking
about his bed room in a dressing
gown.
Although they have the greatest re-
spect and sympathy for President
Kruger, the people of Hilversum are
not overwhelmed by the honor of his
presence among them. They take off
their bats as he passes, but they have
conformed to his wishes in the mat
ter of refraining from any demonstra-
tion since the first reception was ex-
tended to him. In their sympathy for
him they find themselves in harmony
with all their fellow countrymen. A
feeling toward the English people
which is evident in Holland is remark
ably bitter. Unfortunately, as all
Americans speak the English Ian
guage, this bitterness extends among
the ordinary classes to ourselves as
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forgot to say that the masculine auSil-
iaries were Messrs Maxwell Jenkins
Edwin Wilson and D. L. Shaw. a
goodly supplemental sum was realized.
Your old scribe received all the at
tentions he was looking for from
Queen mad Princesses and nymphs and
elfs and was made to feel very like
the little boy whose indulgent auntie
said "Here Pet, is big box of candy
aunty's got for you, now tell auntie
what else you want. Mover box
candy'' he answered. "Oh no darling,
aunty's afraid another box of candy
will hurt your little tummy; think Of
something else. - "Nover tummy,
and we came near needing "nover
tummy," too. Guv.
Wee Nee, Sept. 9, 1901.
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LYNcHBuRe HAPPENINGS.
Death of Miss Lucy McLeod-..PersonaI
and Local Items.

Magnolia, S. c., Sept. e.-The sad
news of the death of Miss Lucy,
daughter of the late Capt. ". j.
Mcleod, on yesterday morning was
indeed a shock to this community.
She died at her brother, Rev. D. NJ.
McLeod's home in Blacksburg, S. c.,
after a long and lingering illness.
The funeral services were conducted
by DR.. 0. A. Darby, assisted by the
Rev. j. ". Humbert at the Lynch
burg M. E. Church today at IL
O'Clock a. m., and the remains laid to
rest in the Lynchburg cemetery. An
unusually large concourse of friends
and relatives attended the funeral Of
this most excellent and estimable
lady. The bereft family has the sym
pathies of this entire community.
We have had several days of fine
weather for picking cotton, which
gives farmers and merchants much
brighter countenances.
Cotton continues to open very rapid
ly, but top crop is lacking which
means "short crops.
I hear of number of cases Of fever,
but none serious, so far. Our physi-
clan, Dr.. Darby, doesn't have much
leisure time.
Messrs. T. R. Mcintosh and Henry
Hickson, now Of Columbia, are visit
ing their parents for a few days.
Mrs. J. M. McElveen and daughter,
of Rafting Creek, are visiting at Col.
J. A. Rhame's.
Miss Eta Bagnall, of Manning, is
visiting at Mrs. Hawkins.
DR.. Parker, of North Craolina, will
locate in this place, but he'll have a
hard road to travel for a while at
least.
Messrs. J. S. Potts and L. D. Moore
are putting additions to their resi-
Mr.. T. N. Griffin is opening new
street.
Mr.. S. c. Fitzpatrick is overahuling
his ginnery, and increasing his steam
power.
Hon. T. B. Fraser and H. W. Scar
borough, of Sumter, are in town to-
day.
The young people have had so many
parties lately that 1 have failed to
keep up with them.
Occasional
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Down on Malt Tonics Again.

The State board of dispensary direc-
tors has heretofore found difficulty in
making the general public understand
the exact status under the dispen-
sary law of the ordinary "malt tonic''
placed on the market by the drug
gists It may as well now be under
stood once for all the ordinary malt
tonic manufactured by beer breweries
is considered by the directors an intox-
icant pure and simple. Its sale and
transportation as such is positively
forbidden, and the constables instruct
ed to seize it and treat it the same as
all other contraband goods. A case
in point came up before the State
board at its present meeting. The
wholesale drug house of Cruchfeld &
Tollerson, Spartanburg, filed an order
for two barrels of the stuff for Union
druggists The constables of Spar
tanburg got wind of the shipment,
and when the tonic reached Union
they promptly seized it and it was
confscaJed according to law. Crutch-
field & Tollerson thereupon presented
to the State board a claim for the
value of the goods so con6scated, and
this claim was maturely considered
and rejected by the directors at their
meeting this month. Druggists and
others concerned would therefore do
well to make a mental note of this
and govern themselves accordingly.
The State board has on several occa-
sions had analyses made of this malt
tonic and in every instance it has
been found to contain more than the
amount of alcohol allowed by law
Col. Cor. News and Courier.
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Meeting of Black River Union.

The following is the programme
for the next meeting of the Black
River Union which will be held at
Bartlette Street Baptist Church,
Sumter, September 27-3o, 1901.
DEVOTIONAL EXERCISES.
Friday, II a. m., j d. Higgins.
Saturday, 10 a. M, G. c. Brown.
SERMONS.
Friday Night, The Fatherhood of
God helping to good understanding
of Salvation: Luke 15:11-24-M. A.
Connors.
Saturday Night, The Final Separa-
ton: Matt. 25 :31-46.-R. A. Sublett.
Sunday II a. m., missionary The
Genius of the Gospel: Rom. Is, 20,
21-J. O. Cough.
Sunday Night, The Fathers Greet
ing of the Redeemed: Rev. 21:4 first
clause)-Louis j. Bristow.
SUBJECTS FOR DISCUSSION.
A Christians IS work in protracted
meeting-A. P. Hill, Louis J. Bristow.
Relationship between Church and
Pastor-W. O. Cain, NJ. A. Connors.
Christian Fellowship(D In loving
and being loved-D. j. Bradham /;
~ In giving and receiving-G. T.
Gresham.
The Christian and Education-(D
To educate his own; ~ To furnish
the world with means for education
G. J. Owens, G. G. Brown.
Does any principle in the New
Testament warrant church on having
a bylaw which makes a mans mem
bership and standing rest upon a
financial basis-C P. Mcknight, W.
G. Wells.
Prayer, Praise and Bible Quotations
Service, conducted by j. D. Higgins.
Some of a Pastors Discouragements
and some things that encourage
Symposium. J. D. higgins,
for Com.
N. B.-Churches, please elect dele
gates at once. Delegates and speakers
make special effort to be at the first
service and remain to the last. Bring
up spiritual contribution.
j. D. H.
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GREAT BALL IN MAYEsylLLE.
Sumter Wins After Hard centest-..Score
3tol.

Mayesville, Sept. 9.-The prettiest
game of bali seen here in years, was
played this afternoon between Sumter
and Mayesville. The battery work Of
both teams deserves special mention.
The long hy catch of Dupont for
Sumter and the catch Of Gallagher at
second for Mayesville were features.
The home team was badly handicap
ped by the absence of one Of the best
PLAYERS.
The following was the official score
Batteries: C1ttino and Miller Sum
ter) Mayes and Shaw (Mayesville).
Struck out: Mayes 9 Cuttino 9.
Bases on balls: Mayes l, Cuttino, /.
Base hits: Sumter 4, Mayesville 3.
Two base hit: Strange.
Errors: Mayesville, 2, Sumter, 8.
Runs: Sumter Cuttino, Gillespie,
Harvin.
Runs: (Mayesville) Heron.
Score by innings:
Sumter 0o2o 1oooo-3
Mayesville 10000 0 IL
The line up of the teams was as
sumter-Miller, c, Cuttino, p, San
ders, Id, Gillespie, %, Harvin, 3b,
Villeneuve, IS, Jones, IF, Dupont, CT,
Mayesville-sbaw, c, Mayes, p,
Bradley, Id, Gallagher, c. j., %,
Cooper, 3b, Anderson, IS, Parnell, RI,
Heron, CT, Gallagher, c. IT,
Umpires: Anderson and Miller
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Guy AND ICE CREAM.
The Festival Held at St. Charles.

I scream for space to say that the ice
cream festival, in the interest Of the
new school building at st. Charles,
came off on time and according to pro-
gram, at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Maxwell jenkins, and was recherche
affair in several aspects, and our guar
antee of ga pleasant and enjoyable
evening" held good to the last minute,
for Mrs. jenkins was not only ga
Princess of hospitality and good cheer
but proved herself veritable Queen
of the feast and fully worthy of the
name, Eva, which in the Hebrew is
interpreted causing life'' The lady
Princesses in attendance were
Mesdames Dwight L. Shaw, Edwin
Wilson, K. E. Wells and Joseph Atkin-
son. Miss Minnie MCutchen, teacher
elect, with Misses Minnie Rafheld Of
Sumter and Louise Gillespie of Rock
Hill were Queens of the elfsh fairies
who acted as mattresses, and nymphish
Queen were they indeed. The fairy
elfs of the salver host were represent
ed by Misses Flossie Jenkins, jamie
Wilson, Mary Hart Montgomery,
Katie, lone and Louise Reid
and Susie jenkins, Queens and
Elf were each crowned with
dainty caps Of immaculate white
which left only wings to be added as
the finishing touch; but nothing was
wanting, to add to the ambrosial
favor of the cream and sherbets and
lemonade lavishly and gracefully dis
pensed to thirsty purchasers.
Mrs. Jas H. Chandler and Miss
Daisy Scott, of your city, graced the
occasion with their genial presence.
,Oswego sent the largest contingent
from any single point. Bishop
Vile was represented by several Of her
courteous and courtly young gentle
men.
Mrs. Turner, of Oswego, kindly
opend the musical repertory, at the
piano, with charming instrumental
and vocal selections and was succeeded
by Misses Hattie Kell and Lottie Reid
of the Confederate College, Charles
ton, who did honor and reflected much
credit upon their alma mater by their
skill, grace and tasty handling of the
ivory, and attracted much attention
thereby. Then came Misses Katie and
lone Reid, who have barely reached
their teens but nevertheless, proved
that they will be worthy successors OF
their elders by acquitting themselves
most admirably. The Queen of the
feast herself closed the musicale with
concord of sweet sounds. Varied
games, promenades and-wcll, sweet
communion of souls we reckon en-
tertained others.
Later it was decided to open vot-
ing booth for the gallants to decide
upon the most popular young lady.
Votes were openly bought and sold
without demur. The chivalry of
Oswego being in large force and gener-
Gus frame, and reinforced by local
allies, proved their patriotism by
planking down and Pumping Miss
Inez Brown of their own town.
Thank you boys, for your generous
contributions. We can afford to be
magnanimous regarding the loss of
the election as we'll now have our
superior school building and also still
have Miss Minnie McCutchen as it's
presiding genius to grace it. We most
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-11

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-11

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Those famous little pills, DeWi,,'e Little
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Cotton Statistics.

Washington, Sept. 9.-The census
bureau today issued preliminary
statement of its ascertainment of the
cotton production of 1900 and also
gave statement comparing the pro-
duction of that year with the produc-
ton of 1899. The statement shows
that in 1899 there were produched 10,
4S6, 179 commercial bales. as against
9, 652, 974 commercial bales in 1899
The showing by states is as follows
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Mysterious Thirteen.

The fall campaign of the Mysterious
Thirteen was inaugurated on Thurs
day afternoon with delightful surry
drive followed by a scuppernong feast.
The drive was given the circle by two
young gentlemen who are great favor
ties of the members Of the Thirteen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-11

1t is easier 10 keep well than get cured
DeWitt's Little Early Rsers taken now spd
then, will always keep our bowels in perfect
order They never grippe but promote an easy
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-09-11

Have you sense of fullness in the re-
gion of your stomach after eating? If SO
you will be benefited by using Chamber
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also cure belching and sour stomach. They
regulate the bowels too. Price 25c. Sold
by DR.. A. j. China.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-17
SALTAlR MEETING.
Joseph +, Smith Elected Vice Pre-.
sident Of the Railroad Company.

The directors of the Salt Lake &
Los Angeles Railroad company and the
Saltalr Beach company met at the
Presidents office in brief sessions this
morning. The business transacted
included the election Of Joseph f.
Smith as vice president Of the rail.
road company 10 M the place made
vacant by the death Of the Hon. Geo.
Q. Cannon, After listening to the re-
ports Of Manager Bateman. and
Manager McAlister Of the beach,
a discussion followed regarding the
policy for the resort In the future II
was agreed that despite the cool wea-
Their that has been prevalent for some
time that the outlook for the beach was
never so iiourishing as II Is this veal
Among other things decided upon was
the institution Of Sunday concerts out
at Sauair In the afternoon ana even
ing each week. This innovation will
be tried next Sunday and viii continue
as an experiment for the three consec-
utive Sundays following,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-17
AN INTERESTING MEETING,
People of MILFORD Ward Gather in
Their New Church Ediiice.

a meeting was held in the MILFORD
ward yesterday by President Snow
Apostle Grant and others The occa-
sion was the completion Of the new So
900 meeting house which is to be ded-
soon. This new edifce speaks Volumes
for the enterprise and devaEtion OF the
good people Of MILFORD ward who are
rather few IN number and moderate in
the possession OF worldly means. The
ward was only organized last Septem-
Der and was taken from the East part
OF Mil Creek ward. Since that time
they have erected this church which Is
65x35 feet lighted by electrcityand con-
tanning an ample basement where the
Relief Society, Primary and other
auxiliary organizations viii hold forth.
1t contains other improvements which
render 1t a modern church in every
way.
The meeting was held at o'clock In
the afternoon and was addressed by
Bishop John r. Winder Prest. Frank
Y, Taylor Of the Granite stake. Apostle
Hcber j. Grant lie Bol q. Snow and
President Snow, The interior Of the
building was converted into a verItable
bower Of flowers which filed the air
with fragrance
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-17
THE PORTO RICAN LEGISLATURE.
VIII be Called in Special Session for July 4Issung Procaa.
ton Will Declare Free Trade to Exist Between the
Island and the United States.

Barbosa and Or. Jose Gomez Brloso,
members of the executive council Of
Porto Rico, who are in this city, have
received cablegrams from Porto Rico
calling them back to attend a special
session Of the legislature, called for
July A. Although they are not Informed
Of the purpose OF this extraordinary
session, they believe that II Is called
to take action upon the question of the
abolition OF the tariff duties between
the United States and Porto Rico. They
say that Treasurer Hollander has made
report showing that the receipts of
the island will be sufficient to carry on
the administration Of the government
after the new Hollander law goes into
effect July /, and this being the case
the legislature can request the United
states government TO suspend the fur
Their operation Of the Foraker law
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-17

gambling Jones was fined 500 and the
others $40 each. The fines were paid,
JAG Nrk'pury was sent up fer I've
days for 'Un.ey drunkenness
TT hrpGa jensen. cuslolIaL ~ the
Tllrthaela va arrested tUiaY on rutI-
laIri oC T. >. Ray, chlrs ~ hun with
assault, ant fattuy, MIR. ;ens"n en-
tered plea of not guilty and acted as
his 'Nt an ey Ray took ~" slant
ami told the court that ~ niIPkc lie
entered tbc wong toilet N tie Hasa
lu'r' ant nCn he came Ip' Jensen
kwlrd no cas- bruised is arm l'ny
insisted on exhibiting his arm to the
~ o. am showing tho MARKS lm.lr hN
jensens iron grip The defendant then
l',I Us son He sad tat r. r'T
Raw 20 into the ladies' toilet and re-
main tEu.e .Oi fully 40 minutes lie
SO said that Rays ac,ohs While ~
there were sue h as to indicate That lie
had an evil purpose in View Whom he
came out said Mr. Jensen" / con
fron;ed him and ordered Lin away. He
refused to 20 and | seized him by the
arms and Kicked him with the toe Of my
boot"
~ think you got what you deserved, v
said the court to Ray and the defend
ant Is discharged.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-17
Changes In Diplomatic Posts.

Washington June 1.-THE following
changes In diplomatic posts were an
nounced today;
Francis b. LOOMS, minister TO Vene-
auela, has been transferred to be minis
ter TO Portugal, vice John n. Irwin Of
Iowa, resigned.
Herbert w Bower of New York, pres
ent minister TO Persia, has been trans
ferred to Carcaras, succeeding Minister
Loomis,
Lloyd c. Grscom, Of Pennsylvania,
present first secretary Of legation at
Constantinople, has been made minister
TO Persia.
Spencer F. Eddy Of Illinois, present
second secretary at Paris, has been
made first secretary at Constantinople,
TO succeed Mr. Griscom.
Arthur Bailey Blanchard, Of Louis
lana, has been promoted from third to
second secretary at Paris.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-17
MRS. DIR. BOWER DEAD.
Passing of a Most Charming and
Estimable Woman.

A death which has created profound
sorrow among all Of her friends Is that
Of Mrs. Or. a. s. Bower, which occurred
yesterday morning Mrs. Bower had
been seriously III over two weeks, and
the affection which had possession OF
her was such that II seemed impossible
10 impede its deadly progress. The
blow Is a keen one 10 DR.. Bower who
was wholly devoted 10 her. and 90 their
two children. Mrs. Bower was a beau
tiful woman whose physical and mental
charms rendered her society desirable
at all times. Her friends loved her
most dearly and her death al this time
has occasioned dcep sorrow among
them The sympathy Of the community
Is extended to DR.. Bower and his chill
dren who have been beTeft OF a true
and devoted wife and Intelligent and
affectlonate mother.
The funeral will be held on Thursday.
The arrangements are not yet COM
pleted. as the arrival Of sister from
the East is being awaited.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-06-17

The auction sale Of city real estate
started promptly ut 10 o'clock this
morning in the Council chamber There
were about seyenty-lye people pres
ent when the sale opened, but the
number soon swelled 10 about one hun.
dred and fifty. Bidding was brisk, but
the prices obtained as a whole were
low. As Land ana Water Commission
err WesterleId in talking of the prices
obtained said that most of the bidders
were not aware Of the intrinsic value
Of the properties offered for sale Al
together twenty-five lots were sold
this morning, bringing in total Of
N6.36O, The prices obtained varied
from 5000 u $l,525. Auctloneer /. b.
Jones caller Of the stock exchange VAS
In fine voice and was careful not TO
knock down piece of property to any
one tin the top notch Of the bidding
had been reached.
The first lot offered for sale was lot
CO. block 60, plat G., 2Xjia rods, facing
east on Fifth West street, at the cor
ner Of North Temple and Fifth West,
Bidding started at $780, and ii was
sold 70 ]. j. Vanstceter for 5000,
The next piece the west half Of
bNlO-rod lot between Firth and sixth
West streets, fronting ten rods on
North Temple was started at 500 and
run up to 1915 by j. A. Cunningham,
A lot, lOX6 rods at North Temple and
Fifth West sold to the same buyer for
81 900.
While the bidding was proceeding on
another lot at these corners XXI rods,
A. H. Hyde entered the chamber and,
after asking the auctioneer what lot
was being sold, announced that there
was an adverse claim against this lot,
He finally bid II in himself at $1,000
The next lot offered was the trlangu-
lar piece OF proerty 2uxlS6xl9S feet
on Center street, opposite the Wagm
springs Grove. 1t sold TO r. Il. Me
Conaughy for $3.50
a l0-rod square lot al Seventh and l.
streets, sold TO j. c. Gnniths for slO25,
and lON9 lot at Tenth and n streets,
sold TO l.. L. Goddard FOR $3.50, During
the auctloneerng Of this lot, Col Nil.
ner arose and said that he had paid
taxes on this property for nine years,
and held deed 20 the property. Com.
missioner Westorfed contradiCted him
but the colonel made the announcement
that he would hold the property against
any one who bid II In,