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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27
THE BEDOUlN.
Row Thi. True Child of the Desert
Goes Through Life.

How dreamily that Bedouin life,
with its uneventfulness and its fatal
ism. fitted the time and the placel
Here was q poor Arab who did not
know how old he was, but he could
look farther into heaven than could
His mother had borne him while the
caravan was on it's way to Mecca. He
had worked as laborer on the Suez
canal, and he had been dog knacker
in Constantinople before that He had
gone hungry in the wadies of Idum@a,
and had run as q cameleer barefoot IN
the burning sands Of Arabia Petr@a.
He had Tegetated into manhood on the
lower stratum of this st1ange oriental
existence, content to believe that life
was an unavoidable curse. with drow-
sy intimation Of eternity in it, always
associated with the tinkling Of bells,
the rattle Of castanets and the sweet
smell of Beirut tobacco.
But he could see some Shings that
were beyond my vision, and I wondered
if this true child Of the desert, born un-
der indigo skies, Of a race that had been
guided since the days Of Noses and
Menephtah by ehe pillars Of fire by
night, had not preserved some powers
of vision thas were common to the
primeval man. He never lost the true
oriental disdain for enterprise and con.
semporaneous disturbance, and he made
an engineer feel that his WORK seen in
the light Of the unperturbed stars, was,
after all, an inpertinence TO a true
pariah. -"Ghosts In Jerusalem, by 4,
c. Wheeler, in Hsrper's Magazine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27

The most radical anti cigarette
measure yet proposed is now under
consideration in the Minnesoss Legls
ature. having been introduced BY
enator Hsivorsen. one of who's.
constituents recently died from smok
lag too many cigarettes The pro
5osed bill is modelled on the Ten
aessee Law, which the United States
upreme Court has held to be uncon
ititntioDa!, and makes it q mis-
iemeanor TO use tobacco in shis form,
Jars merchants from bringing cigar
stes into she State, makes giving
away Of cigarettes an equally grave
.FeRce aud even prohibits the sale OF
.he papers used 10 rolling cigarettes
News and Courier
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27
FIGHTING BOERS
ISSUE PROCLAMATION
Assert That War Still Rages
That British are Cruel and
Brutal.

Port Elizabeth, Feb 90 -Presideo
Stsyn and Gen De Wet have issued .
proclamation announcing that the
war forced on the Transvaai repub
lies by The British government still
rsres over South Africa, asserting
thas the British do not observe oil
she customs of civilized warfare ano
she Geneva and the Hague conven
sions; shat the enemy capture apd.
dspors doctors and anbulences a1a
seizs ambulance material ; ares,
neusrals arm Kafirs and natives
and use them against the Boer forces;
and they send out bands TO plundea
she country and insult, rape or give
harsh erealmeDs to women and cbll
dseu The proclamation says sdss
nearly ell the houses in the republics
have been destroyed and that the
British charge of misuse of the
white asg is an everlasting calumny
against the Afrikander After point.
ing out that the war is still on and
the burgher forces are still led by
responsible leaders. supervised By
the government of both republics
the proclamation says:
"The burghers would be less thab
men if they allowed the enemy to go
snpunished after ill-sreasing their
wives and destroying their houses
from sheer luss of destruction
Therefore, portion of the burghers
resent 1t. Cape Colony will not only
vsge war. but viii be in q position
TO take reprisals ss it has already
done in the case of ambulaDces.
Therefore, we warn the officers of
his msjesty's troops that unless they
cease the destruction of the property
eff the republics We shall wreak ven-
geance by destroying the property of
his msjessy's subjects who are IN
kindly disposed But We hereby
openly declare that their wives and
children will always be unuoleated,
in spite of anything done to ours by
his msjesty's troops We request
noshing rron oar brothers in the
colony, but call on them, IS well as
on the civilized world, to assist. in
behalf of our joiot civilization and
Christianity, in putting an end Go the
barbsrious manner of the eneny's
warfare"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27

stPLAIN AS DAY, NY DEAR YOUNG WOMAN. :"
for their board and clothes they will
do what work they can. believe they
will make brushes and brooms
Exactly; I see. A noble idea. my
dear woman, noble idea and a grand
charity. and you deserve credit for in
teresting yourself. We cannot have
too many Of these institutions, and I
personally feel that cannot do too
much for them. You may put me down
for $10."
'That is very nice Of you she said
as she wrote his name in her book. Il
have taken 200 subscriptions. and yours
is the most liberal Of all"
81 never do things By halves. miss.
When I enter upon charity. / do it
with my whole soul. You may make
my subscription S15."
@How good Of your
"And now about my own home, the
one I have planned. You will prob
ably be interested in it shall erect q
building to accommodate at least 250
inmates. It will not be an industrial
home in the usual use Of the term. Per
haps I shall change the name to The
Crofoot Utopian Power company The
first idea is the care and comfort Of
the unfortunate; the next to make
them feel that they are not dependent
upon charity"
aThat is good of you." observed the
caller.
@How best to do this was long pug
zle to me, but l have solved it at LAST
When Major Crofoot starts in on an
idea, be never lets it get away from
him unsolyed. There will be no mana
featuring in my home. The inmates
shall simply eat, sleep and walk about.
Your countenance expresses surprise.
but let me add that each and every one
shall earn his keep"
sI-I can't see how"
.aThe simplest thing in the world. In
the basement will be 5000 horsepow'
er engine. Pipes will lead to it from
every room. That engine will be run
by what may be called lost power. For
instance. you sneeze or cough. There
is power there. but it Is wasted. You
fall OF a chair; you sing or whistle;
you yawn. 1t takes power to 90 It
but the power is wasted. By a system
Of pipes all this lost power will be con-
Quoted to the engine to run it. No coal
no gas. no wood. Engine runs right
along day and night and has power
enough to supply all factories within
half 8 mile OF it What the factories
pay will keep the home going. 0e you
understand?'
"What an idear' gasped the woman.
'eNot a bad one." smiled the major al
he walked around. land / am sole orig
inator. All others will be limitations
All shall ask Of the inmates is to take
comfort. As they rock to and fro in
go rocking chairs the engine is work
ed up to it's full capacity; as they move
across the floor. eat. sleep. quarrel OF
make up they furnish me power. Out
OF $50 people lSS will snore in their
sleep These snores will give me
pressure OF so pounds on the engine"
sWonderful. Wonderful?' she whis
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27
The GRAND sCHEMER
AN INTERVIEW IN WHICH He TALKED
TO GOOD EFFECT.

He Joysully subscribes TO Home
and PhiIanthropica1ly Pounds a
Utopia-Then, Thanks TO His Trust-
ing Caller, Ee INDUCES In Sub
stertiaI Lunch.
lcopyright, 1900 by c. B. Lewis.]
Major Crofoot, grand promoter and
general originator, was just making
ready to go out after a luxurious IS
cent lunch when there came timid
knock on the door. It-couldn't be the
agent of the building after the four
months back rent, for he would have
boldly knocked the door open; his land
lady, to whom he owed S4S. didn't
know where his Office was; the tailor
had grown discouraged. the coal man
always sent his bill in the forenoon,
and should it be bill from the cob
bier he would dispute its correctness.
In answer to the majors Come in.'' a
young woman entered.
ell have called" she began. 'in the
interest Of a new industrial home soon
TO be established. am soliciting per-
sonal subscriptions"
"My dear woman, sit down-sit right
down." cheerily replied the major. "We
may call this q coincide2ce-a curious
coincidence. Not half an hour ago l
began drawing up plans for just such
an institution. It is to be called the
Crofoot Self Supporting Home
"Then you would not want to sub.
scribe to another, Of courses"
perhaps so. You may give me what
particulars you can"
.Tt is to be home where children
without parents and friendless old
folks can he provided for. Ia return
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27

aDaily. fDaily excep. Sunday.
No 53runs through TO Charleston, 8. @
7:a Ceutral r. B., arriving Naming o. p
% Lanes e.43 u, Charleston 8.sep n.
Trains on Conway Branch leave Chadbosr
5.35 N, arrive Conway f.zo p m, retHru
ing leave Conway l5a 70, ariivs Chad.
bourn 10 35 am, leave Chadboarn II 80 3 u.
arriye Bosrdman 1875 p n, returning leave
Boardmsu 800 p N, STRIVE Chadbourn s.95
N, Dali, except Sunday.
J. &. KRNLY, Gen'I Manager.
T. u. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
q. u. BrERSON Genl Pass. Agen
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27
VigOr Of Men
Easily, Quickly, Permanently Re-

HINDIPO, Dr.. Je4a O'Harra's (Psris)
Great Ffeoch touic and vita.ser is sold with
written guarantee to cure Nervous Debility,
Lost Vitality. Failing Memory, Fits, Diss.
ness, Bysteria, stops eli drains on the ner-
vous system caused oy bad habits or excessive
use of tobacco. opium, liquors. or Giving
The pace that kills" 1t wards OF iIsaolty,
consumption aud death. 1t cesro the blood
aud brain, builds up the sheltered nerves,
restores the ere of youth, and brings the
pink glow to pale cheeks, and makes you
soung and stroug again zoe, IL boxes S5.
By mail 10 any address. For sale in Sumter
By Dr. J 2 " DeLorpe. 3
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27

An Illinois solon has Introduced a
bill to incarcerase in the peDitentiary
any legislator who accepts dead
head pass, or any functionary who
offers one They muss be tough
lot. out there when they have to be
scared out of riding on dead head
passes by threat of the; peniteu,iary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27
Cards.

Hary-Uncle George, at the end Of
this marriage notice OF Cousin Toms
it says, "No cards" What does that
mean?
Uncle George-It doesn't mean any
thing, Harry. That is to say, it is only
a blind. It Is promise that Tom will
give up cards. but, bless you, he won't
be : month married before he'll be
back to the poker table again.-Ex-
change.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27
TIE Second Need.

stocKman You remember that
pointer you gave me on the street
yesterday?
Bonds-Yes. What about it?
Stockman--Why. l tried it. and as a
consequence I've come around to see if
you couldn't let me have retriever
Richmond Dispatch
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27
THE BANK OF SUMTER,
SUMTER, 9. C.
City and County Depositary

c.,;,sl stock naid iD. S75, 900 ea
Undivided surplus, $4,000 90
Indivld usl liability Of stockholders
10 excess of their stock, 7o,eos 70
Trapsac,s general banking Business also
has Savings Bank Department Deposits Of
81 and upward received. Interest allowed a.
the rate of Per cent. per annun, psyasss
semi-annually.
VIZ. B. HAFNsWoRTH, presiders.
AAglcs aoIsE, =" 4. HHakR,
Vice President CASHIER.
Jan 81
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27

The average silk hat, size rs. weighs
5 ounces; the average stiff derby hat of
the same size weighs 41a ounces; the
average straw hat of the same sizs
weighs 234 ounces
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-02-27
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SUMTER,

STATE, CITY AND COUNTY De-
PosIToRY, SUMTER, 8. C.
Paid up Capital 5 $1,000 90
Surplus and Profits $4,000 90
Additional Lishility Of Stock
stock STOCK $4,000 90
Total protection to depcei,ors, S175ooo 90
Trsnsscts a General Banking Business.
Special attention given to collections.
ssAvINGs DEPARTMENT.
Deposits of 81 aod upwards received. In
terest allowed at the rate OF per cent. per
annum, on amounts above IS end not exceed.
ing $500, payable quarterly on nFst Gays OF
January, April, Jolly and October.
r n. WALLACE.
T, 6. CAesos. President
Cashier.
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Proper Return.

81 hurl the lie back in your teeth!0 he
cried.
Which was quite appropriate, for
they. too. were false. = Philadelphia
Nerta American.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24
Robbers Made n Good Haul.

Seattle, WASH, April 23.-Two masked
robbers successfully held up the saloon OF
Harry Collins at Newmarket and escaped
with cash booty Of $3.50. There is no
trace of the highwaymen, though hall
dozen deputy sheriffs, reinforced by scores
OF armed citizens, are securing the country
for trace of the robbers.
Collins was alone in the saloon about 10
o'clock wien suddenly he saw the muzzles
of four reviewers pointed at him and heard
the command "Hands up!" The robbers
forced him to open the safe, which con
tanned at least $500 in gold and silver cur
rency. The money drawer was also emp
tied, as were also Collins pockets. A wal
let was taken from the saloonkeeper's
pocket which contained $3.50. After search
ing the room and finding nothing more Of
value, the robbers forced Collins to sit
down in chair, while they backed out Of
the place and disappeared in the darkness
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24

Vancouver, Wn., April 22.-Charles
Brown and E. L. Candy, president and
cashier respectively of the First Ma
tional Bank of Vancouver. which was
closed recently by the comptroller of
the currency, committed suicide two
miles from this city by shooting them
selves with revolver. Their bodies
were found lying together in a small
clump of bushes about one half mile
north of Columbia school, which is
situated on the outskirts of the town.
They both used the same weapon
and Candy evidently died first, as the
revolver was found in Browns hand.
1t is evident that Candy put the muzzle
of the revolver in his mouth and then
blew the top of his head off. Brown
then took 1t and shot himself in exact
ly the same way, falling over Canby's
body. The fact that Browns bicycle
and an umbrella belonging to Candy
were found a short distance out Of
town last night led to the belief that
the two bank officials had taken their
lives.
A searching party started out and
after several hours hunt the bodies
were found in the clump Of bushes.
Friday evening Candy, upon being
told by Bank Examiner ]. w. Maxwell
that the bank would not be permitted
to open Saturday, went out in the yard
behind the bank and attempted to
shoot himself. His revolver failed to
al 0h oil Axya oh ,1av.
were loaded. After failing to shoot
himself Candy came back into the
bank, and he and President Brown left
together, the latter taking his revolver.
When Bank Examiner Maxwell con-
fronted the bank officials with the
shortage of $1,000, which he had dis
covered, both men admitted their guilt.
1t is said that both Brown and Candy
had been specializing in stocks. Be-
side Browns body there was found a
package containing $25 and note say
ing that the money belonged to his
daughter.
Upon Canby's body the following
brief note was found:
"My Dear Wife, feel what I am
about to do is for the best. Forgive me
If you can, and try to live for our dear
children. God bless you all. Goodbye.
MED, April 10, 1901"
Brown, who was "a years old, has
lived in Vancouver since 1862. His
father was the first receiver of the
Vancouver land Office. He has served
as auditor of Clark county, was mar
ried and had a family. His connection
with the bank as its president dates
back 10 years.
Candy was 80 years of age, and was
we'll connected. His wife was Miss
Frances Burnside, daughter of an Ore
gon pioneer.
District Attorney Gay states there
is evidence that the criminal acts of
the two officials cover a period of sew
eral years, and only by a thorough IN
vestigation of the books can their full
extent be known.
Candy carried $4,000 on his life and
Brown carried policies aggregating
$4,000.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24
Excitement Continues.

Tekoa, Wash, April PA. Cohn, F. M.
Quinn and Pete Hanson have returned from
the Santa goldfelds, leaving o. M. Sparks
and J. w. Maxwell in charge Of four claims
they bonded from Tyson Bros. & Renfrew.
Three of these claims are above the original
discovery and one below it. They came in
for supplies and will return Immediately,
when they will put large force of men at
work. They report meeting many pros
pectors going in. The upper mines, they
say, show fully as rich as the original dis
covery. The finding of colors on Carpenter
creek continues every day. Several good
quartz claims have been struck near the
Santa goldfields.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24
TIE Dsgey
of MOfher8.

What suffering frequently results
from a mothers ignorance; or more
frequently from mothers neglect to
properly instruct her daughter
Tradition says woman must suf-
fer" and young women are so taught.
There is little truth and great deal
of exaggeration in this. II a young
woman suffers severely she needs treat
ment, and her mother should see that
she gets it.
Many mothers hesitate to take their
daughters to physician for examine
ton: but no mother need hesitate to
write freely about her daughter or
herself to Mrs. Pinkham's Laboratory
at Lynn, Mass, and secure from a
woman the most efficient advice with
out charge.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24

low-sufferers. M w. Howard.
Congressman Towards home ad.
dress is Fort Payne, Ala.
Grip Produces Catarrh.
Henry Distin, the inventor and
maker of all the band instruments for
the Henry Distin Mfg Co., at Will
Transport, Pa, writes:
1441 South Ninth Street,
Philadelphia, Pa, May 6, 1899.
DR.. s. B. Hartman, Dear Sir:-"I
write to inform you that I had bad
attack of la grippe last December
which lasted more than three months
and which left me with catarrh, when
several of my friends advised meto try
your wonderful medicine, Peruna. ]
began with bottle the first week in
March and it certainly did me great
deal of good. I was so we'll satisfied
that purchased another bottle and
followed your directions, which you
furnish with every bottle, and I am
glad to say that it has cured me.
shall certainly recommend the Peruna
to all my friends"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24

Colonel Cornelius Gardiner, who is
to be governor Of the province of Ia
bayas, in southern Luzon, is native
Of Michigan and was graduated from
West Point in 1873. AS a lieutenant
he fought the Arapahoes and the
northern Cheyennes in Nebraska and
Kansas before the battle of Republi-
can river. at which Colonel Lewis was
killed.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24

Mrs. August Pfalzgraf, of South
Byron, Wis, mother of the young lady
whose portrait we here publish, wrote
in January, 1899, saying her daughter
had suffered for two years with irreg-
ular menstruation had headache all
the time, and pain in her side, feet
swelled, and was generally miserable.
She received an answer promptly with
advice, and under date of March, 1899,
the mother writes again that Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured
her daughter of all pains and irregu-
larity.
Nothing in the world equals Lydia n
Pinkham's great medicine for regu.
lating woman's peculiar monthly
troubles.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24
HOW's THIS.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that can not be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
We, the undersigned, have known +. ].
Cheney for the past Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
lions made by the firm.
WEST & TRUAX,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
WALDING, KINNAN q MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Price 75c per bottle Sold by
all druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24
Demand for More BattIe,h,p..

When the Secretary of the Navy recently
sidered his recommendations favorably
and authorized the construction of several
powerful warships. ProtectiOnis what our
seaports require, and fortiGcations will
not adequately supply this. Defense against
all disorders OF the digestive organs, such
as dyspepsia, constipation, biliousness
rheumatism and nervousness, is adequate.
ly afforded by that efficient remedy, Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters. Trv it.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24
BANK OFFICIALS WERE SHORT
BOTH COMMITTED SUICIDE.
Occurred at Vancouver, Wash.-Both
Had COnfessed-Same Pistol Did
the Work-Bodies Lay Together
Near the City.
Bank Failed.

Vancouver, WASH, April 2l.-This city
was thrown into fever of excitement by
the failure of the First National bank. The
following notice was posted on the front
door of the bank at the beginning Of bank
ing hours Saturday morning:
"This bank is closed and in the hands of
the controller of the currency.
81. w. MAXWELL, Bank Examiner"
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24
warning by Kitchener.

Capetown, April 23.-Lord Kitchener
has issued proclamation to the effect that
any resident in the martial law districts
of Cape Colony found in arms, melting to
fight, aiding the enemy or endangering, by
overt acts, the British forces, will be tried
by court martial and be liable to the most
severe penalty. Such persons may even be
shot.
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24

leave my bed in Frances M. Anderson.
week, and regained my usual strength
very soon. l have nothing but
the highset praise for Peruna and rec
ommend it to those similarly afflicted
wherever l can. Frances M. Ander-
son.
Grip Poisoned Her Blood,
Mrs. T. w. Collins, treasurer of the
Independent Order of Good Templars,
of Everett, WASH, writes:
"After having a severe attack of la
grippe l continued in IL feeble condi-
tion even after the doctor called me
cured. My blood seemed poisoned.
81 also suffered with dyspepsia, and
had either to starve or suffer from
what was eating. A neighbor who
was using Peruna praised it so highly
that she induced me to try it, and l
soon found this was what / really
needed.
81 could soon eat my regular meals
with relish, my system was built up,
my health returned, and l have re-
manned in excellent strength and vigor
now for over two years. Mrs. T. w.
Co1l,po
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24

AFTER-EFFECTS
Of La GRIPPE

THE aferefecfs of the
known to the medical fraternity that the
ard complications which follow the grip serious
the stage of the disease
people have the grip Hghfy They
day dfsagreeabEe
disabling symptoms follow An sorts toncs and stimulating
devised to this condition None
compare In results with Peruna.
Every who has had the grip ought to take short of
Read what the following people have
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24
D. D. Wallace

D. D. Wallace, a
charter member of
t h e International
BARRIERS Union,
writes from Is
Western av e n u e ,
Minneapolis, MINI
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24

now for two weeks
and find l am very
much relieved. ]
feel that my cure
will be perman-
ent. / have also
taken it for la
grippe, and take
pleasure in recon-
mending Peruna
as an excellent
remedy To all fell
Adams County news. [volume] (Ritzville, Wash.) 1898-1906, 1901-04-24
Natural Gus Explosion.

st. Mary's w. Va, April pa terrific
natural gas explosion occurred in the Com
mercial hotel, resulting in the death OF
four persons. The entire building, large
frame one, was instantly a mass of flames
and was entirely destroyed.