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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02
PEACE PROPOSALS IN AFRICA.
Number of Boer Commanders
Willing for Peace and There
Seems to be Prospect of Sue
cess of Negotiations.

Pretoria, Monday, March 31.-Presi-
dent Steyn and Gen. De La Rey have
been located and meeting between
them and Acting President Schalk-
Burger is expected to be arranged
without delay. 1t is reported that
Gen. Botha will also attend the con-
ference.
Commandant Mears has sent in word
that his command will abide by the
decision of the Boer government.
Commandant De ..Villiers, who has
been operating in Kimberly districts,
has sent in flag of truce, asking
for terms.
The peace movement, however, has
in no way interfered with the military
operations. The British are again
sweeping the northwest districts of
the Orange River Colony, where it IS
believed they have about 1000 of Gen.
De Vets men within the Gordon.
Heidelberg, Transvaal, Monday,
March 1.-Commandant Alberts has
called meeting of the Beers in his
district, to take place 35 miles east Of
the Springs station, in order to dis
cuss the proposal for general surren-
der. It is said that Gen. Hama Botha
has summoned a similar meeting at
Amsterdam.
A party of constabulary and native
scouts was ambushed near here March
80. Six of the party were killed.
The Beers eluded pursuit.
Surrenders are occurring daily i'll
the Standerton district.
Pretoria, April Thirty nine Brit
ish soldiers were killed and 45 injured
in railroad wreck March SO, near
Barberton, Transvaal Colony.
London, April 1.-The war office
in reporting the railroad wreck at
Barberton, Transvaal Colony. merely
says that it was accidental. The vic
tins nearly all belonged to the Hamp-
shire regiment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

We we're struck with the Sumter
exhibit. In it is advertised the Sum
ter telephone. Mr.. j. NJ. Bell says
that the information that he received
from this exhibit alone fully repaid
him for his trip. One OF the employees
Of the manufacturing establishment
who understands every phase OF their
manufacture, has charge of the teie-
nhope exhibit. It is here that every
bodv may get a drink of the finest
water in the state. It IS absolutely
nure. and one man devotes his entire
attention to serving those who are
+birstv-Chester Lantern, March %.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02
TREsPAss NOTICE.

ALL PERSONS are hereby warned
against trespassing upon any OF my
lands in Sumter County, in any -man-
ner, and especially as to taking there.
from wood or straw. The law Will
be enforced against anyone who may
be found disregarding this notice.
r. C. McFADDIN.
April 2-4t&
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

Senator D. S Henderson, Of Aiken,
arrived in the city this morning ard
viii spend today and tomorrow here
Mr.. Henderson is candidate for the
seat in the U. S. Senate now held by
Senator McLaurin, and he is regarded
bv many as the strongest candidate IN
the field. His ability, his legislative
experience and his comprehensive
grasp of public affairs render him emil
nently fitted for the position to which
he aspires.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

The Sumter Katcnneans was sounde.
in 1850 and the True Soushron IN 1856
The Watchnaom and Soatarom nov has
she combined circulation and influence
0: both of che old papers, and is mani
fssely the best advertising medium 10
Samter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02
Those who irresponsible for theman-

Those whoa are responsible for the man
agement of the Charleston Exposition
are embarking in doubtful expert
meDt when they seek to pull off the
Jefries-Fitzsimmons glove contest
prize fghtl on the Exposition
grounds. The encounter will attract
an immense number of sports to
Charleston aud the gate receipts will
be swelled, but there are too many
people in South Carolina who are
blndly preiudiced against the prize
ring for the undertaking to be a profit
able advertisement of the Exposition.
The reaction will injure the Exposi-
tion more than enough to counter-bal-
ance the immediate financial returns
from the fight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

Gen. Wade Hampton celebrated his
s4th birthday on Friday, March 18th. =
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

DR.. A. Toomer Porter, who died in
Charleston Sunday night, was one OF
the strongest and most notable men OF
his day and generation, and the indu-
ences OF his life work in the cause OF
education in South Carolina will be
felt for years to come. His labors
we're effective and the results he
accomplished with the limited
resources available at the inception Of
the Undertaking were wonderful. Yet
Ike all strong and determined men ne
made enemies and his motives were
mpugned and his purposes question
ed. 1t may be that there was some
truth in the criticisms OF his enc
mics, Just grounds for the aspersions
Of those who could see little good in
him. nevertheless, if ali this be grant
ed it is but admitting that ne was not
perfect character, and when all is
said and the final estimate of the man
and his work comes to be made, all
must admit that he was strong char
acter and that his work was OF incal-
culable benefit to the State, that he
gave back far more than he received.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

The best typewriter ribbons for all
standard machines for sale by ID. Z.
Osteen & Go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

The official figures showing the in
come and losses paid by the foreign fire
insurance companies having agencies
in this State have been made public
bv the Insurance. department OF the
Comptroller Generals Office. The re-
port as TO the American companies
doing business in the State has not yet
been issued. There were q foreign
fire insurance companies represented
in the State last year. OF this num-
Der s withdrew from the State during
the wear and have made no report as
to the loss they sustained. OF the
remaining companies paid fire loss
es exceeding their total incomes from
premiums, and IS received incomes
from premiums exceeding the losses
paid. The total income OF all the
companies was 1915, lI7.so and the
total amount of losses reported was
sles. s26. At. The insurance business as
whole is thus shown TO have been
far from improbable in South Caro-
lima last year, notwi thstanding the
statements to the. contrary that have
been made in Justification Of the recent
advance in rates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

Pretoria, April l.-Thirtynine Brit
ish soldiers were killed and 45 injured
in a railroad wreck March SO, near
Barberton, Transvaal Colony.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

The charges of bribery in connec-
ton with the purchase Of the Danish
West Indies was sensation for day
in Washington and there were unmis-
taxable evidences of great uneasiness
and alarm on the part of many Repub-
lican Congressman when Congressman
Richardson sprung the matter IN the
Hoase; but the sensation has grown
stale already and the alarm and
nneasiness has been allayed. In all
probability there was more or less
bribery and a great deal of corrupt
.iobbyfng in connection with the trans
action, but the lobbyists know 100
well how to cover their tracks to be
proven guilty by Congressional
investigation. The lobby is too strong
and has too many friends at court, too
many accomplices in high position for
the guilty ones to be exposed and con-
demned in the house of their friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-04-02

Surrenders are occurring daily il
the Standerton district.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
A TRUE SAYING.
!" Most Men Dig Their Graves With
Their Teeth"

The wrong kind of food fills more
graves than any other cause. 1t is easy
to retain good health by the use of
proper food, and it is pleasant too. The
Rev. G. M. Lodge, of Iowa City. Iowa,
made a successful experiment.
It am SIS years of age and a preacher
Last winter went to Kansas and had
charge of two churches. A little use of
Grapefruit food made me believe it to
be true brain and nerve builder: I
wanted to experiment further with it SO
I used Grape-Nuts for breakfast and
supper for more than three months,
with the best results. I not only never
had better health in my life but the
effect on my brain was wonderful.
had become forgetful of names and per-
sons and things, was often unable to
recall even the names of old friends.
After using Grape-Nuts for two weeks
forgotten names came to me and as the
days and weeks passed my memory was
wonderfully quickened as to names and
could preach without manuscript or
notes as never before. ana sin month
or less I said to myself, 'Grape-Nuts is
a brain food. and as such now recon-
mend It.
It also gives health and blood, nerve
and muscle Cheerfully and earnestly
advise students. clergymen, teachers
and all mental workers to use Grape
Nuts steadily and systematically II you
wish to excel in mental and literary
work, renew your age and feel well. 1t
is the best nerve and brain food /
nave ever known"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
CURTIS MEN LOST.
Defeated in Preliminary 6kirmish in
Leavenworth.

Leavenworth, Kas., Sept. 20.-The Re
publican county committee met Friday
afternoon and fixed on Saturday. Sep
TENDER 81, as the date for the primaries
and Tuesday, September 30, for the
county convention. There was a big
attendance of Republican leaders and
party workers at the committee meet
ing, and every point was contested on
Curtis and anti-Curtis lines. The
friends of Mr.. Curtis tried to have sepa-
rate delegates aside from the county
convention delegates to make the nomi-
nation for the legislature in the Eighth
the country Republican district. This
was defeated.
There was lively debate over the
proposition to shut out Democrats from
taking part in the primaries The fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the supervisors and
committeeman are hereby instructed to
use every effort to have the primaries
conducted in a fair and impartial man.
ner, and to permit none but Repub-
fcans who have voted for the last pres
idential, state, county and city Repub-
lican party tickets to participate in and
cast ballot at the primaries"
The vote in the committee stood 10
to 81 The Soldiers home veterans were
allowed six delegates in convention
that will consist of 126 delegates There
was no ill feeling shown during the
meeting except in discussing the propo-
sition to only allow Republicans to
vote.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
M'CARTHY's PLAN.
Would Have Receiver Appoint
ed for Anthracite Companies.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20-Danfel McCar-
thy a lawyer of Hazelton, Pa, visited
Senator Quay at Republican state mead
quarters here today and submitted 10
the senator the draft of a bill making
provision for the appointment OF re-
ceiver to assume control of the anthra-
cite coal mines under certain cOntln-
gencies. Mr. Mccarthy recently sub
mitted the Same bill to President MICH
ell of the United Mine Workers.
The measures authorizes the 1egisla-
ture to appoint a receiver for the coal
companies on the ground that the cor
porations have violated the state con-
stitution which provides. in article 10.
section 3. that charters and franchises
of incorporated companies may be re-
voked if the business of the corpora
lions is so conducted as to infringe the
rights of individuals or the public vel
fare. It could not be learned what
TRANSFERRED during the conference, but Mr..
Mccarthy intimated that Senator Quay
had agreed to give the subject careful
consideration.
Wilkesbarre, Pa. Sept. 20.-In order
to set all rumors about settlement OF
the miners strike at rest President
Mitchell. states that If any .overtures
were received from the operators they
would first be submitted to conven-
ton of the miners and the acceptance
or rejection of any proposition made by
the coal companies would rest with the
men themselves.
A dam on Solomon's creek. near here
where the coal companies obtain water
to operate the Maffet washerv. was
blown up by dynamite today. Striking
miners are accused of blowing up the
dam.
Harrisburg, Pa. Sept 20.-The Tele-
graph prints the following:
Information has reached the Tele-
graph through a private source that the
end of the coal strike was in sight"
The report was to the effect that one
of the largest firms, whose representa-
tives in New York have been discussing
the situation some time has decided upon
a settlement and an official announce
ment would be made either today or
early next week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
FIVE HUNDRED. BOYS.
They Will Be Maj. Anderson's
Guests at Pompeii Tonight.

Five hundred boys will be admitted
free to the exhibition of the Last Days
of. Pompeii'' at Potwin tonight. The
boys will be seated on the ground in
front of the row of boxes.
The letter sent to the State Journal
by the boys who were forced to leave
their reserved seats on the barns around
the show grounds, and containing ref
erences to the fun Major Anderson used
to have when he, was young one
around town, brought back so wildly
to his mind the pleasures of the earlier
days that he Immediately made ar
rangements with Mr.. George Raymond,
manager of the show. to admit 500 boys
free tonight.
The only conditions are that the boys
are under IL years of age, and that they
conduct themselves in an orderly fash
ion after being seated inside the
grounds. They may cheer and applaud
as much as they like
The boys must meet at the transfer
station at Eighth and Kansas avenues
at Ills, where they will be formed into
line and will march behind the band
and a platoon of police to the show
grounds at Potwin.
The attendance last evening was
above the average. Tonight will be the
last night and the amphitheater will
probably be packed. Words of praise
are heard on all sides for the show 1t
is the best outdoor entertainment To-
peka has enjoyed in years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20

Mitchell county Republican convention
which il being held today. was perhaps
due the presence OF three candidates
for the United States senate. Mitchell
Curtis or Stanley, while 1t is believed
the old soldier candidate for the United
States senate, w. A. Calderhead, has
good sprinkling of friends In M1tcneu
county and there are some who be-
lieve he stands as good a show. II not
better, than either of the other three
candidates.
Among other notables here political
nominee for Judge in the Fifteenth dis
trict; r. r. Howard of Topeka. who is
organizing ITO Do Right clubs. and
Greenback Williams of COncOrdia-
A. G. Mead, the present member OF
the legislature from Mitchell county.
and who doubtless will be renominated
by reclamation, has SO far refused to
commit himself for the United States
senate. Friends of his believe that mas
much as he was Burtonite two years
ago he will be for Curtis this time,
while the friends of Governor Stanley
claim him for second choice.
Republican political leaders here are
in a great dilemma over what their oD-
ponents claim is a split among them
and are watching them with the great
est concern, thinking the political erup-
ton may be the means Of landing some
of the fusion ticket on top.
Socialists claim their ticket in Mitch
ell county will receive $50 to $50 votes.
It is understood among the Repub-
licans of Mitchell county that s. H.
Dodge, editor of the Beloit Gazette, is
an ardent supporter of Governor STAN
ley for United States senator, hence the
friction in their ranks. 1t may result
in bringing out another candidate for
the legislature in the Republican coun-
ty convention in opposition to the pres
ent incumbent, A. G. Mead. Upon this
proposition the name of John w. Nc
Bride, editor of the Beloit Times, may
be sprung in the convention.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
BOARD OF HEALTH ACTS.
Causes Arrest of Citizens for Not Com
plying With Law.

On complaint of Sanitary Sergeant C.
l.. vanderpool, warrants We're issued
1887 Lawrence street. E. B. Lacey. 1903
Tyler street, Mr.. Fisher. 1433 Chandler,
and Mrs. Hanley. 932 East Eleventh
street, who are charged with various
kinds of violations Of the healt.- ordi-
nances of the city The health officials
state that all of the parties have been
repeatedly notified to comply with the
law, and have failed to do SO.
Mr.. Staley and Mr.. Lacey are charg-
ed with refusing to clean out their
vaults and Mrs. .Hanley and Mr. Fisher
it is alleged, kept hogs inside of the city
limits
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20

CALDWELL ACCUSED.


Lawrence. Kas., Sept 2d-The Law
renee World says that charges of mis-
conduct in office have been preferred
against Postmaster E. f. CALDWELL. of
this city. and that the postofFice au-
thorities will send an inspector to In
vestigate the matter.
just what the charges are is not
stated. but it is said that the COM
plants will be backed with afifdavfts,
which win be filed with the inspector
upon his arrival Mr.. Caldwell's term
as postmaster expired some months ago
but Congressman Bowefbock has not as
yet named anyone for the place. These
charges may have the effect of hasten
ing the appointment, which was evil
IDENTIFY being delayed until after cleo
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
TO SAVE SHAW.
H. j. McGrain, of Chicago, Is
Ordered Locked Up.

Chicago, Sept 20.-Fearing that he
might attack Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw when the latter visits Chicago
today, Central station detectives have
arrested H J. McGrain, who is said to
be laboring under the delusion that the
treasury department owes him thou
sands of dollars. Chief Wilkie of the
secret service instructed Capt. Porter
to arrest the man and hold him until
after the visit of the secretary and Pres
ident Roosevelt. McGrain will be ex-
amined by a physician and if found to
be insane will be confined at the deten-
ton hospital.
In a letter which McGrain sent to
Secretary Shaw he referred to a fund
left for my support by Jonathan Clark
in 1872" and inclosed a draft for $4,000
signed James Augustus of the World. ="
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20

3 c. F. Ceilley organizer for the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. announces today
that he expects to organize soon a wo-
mans Union Labor League to be composed
of the wives, sisters and mothers Of To
peka laboring men,. The object OF this or
ganization Will be to strengthen the men
in their effort to build up the cause OF I'M
ion labor and It Will be. expected of the
members of the same to purchase no goods
except those having a union label and
from clerks who can show q union card:
Mr.. Ceilley says there are number of
these bodies throughout the cities OF tine
east. He invites those who wish to join
this league to send in their names to him.
Ceilley win leave Sunday morning for
address the central trades and labor com
Gil and before returning to Topeka plans
to charter the following unions: Painters,
porters and beotblacl<s. hod carriers and
possibly the BARRIERS This evening h La
Dor Night at Pains Last Days of Pom
peii, and the picture Witch Will Pc shown
at the close Of the exhibition VIII be that
of l. J. Lucy. president Of the central
trades and labor council Of Topeka The
Labor Champion stan VII occupy = box
on the grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
POLITICIANS AT BELOIT.
Stanley and Craddock and Other Poll
ticians There.

Beloit, Sept 20.-Political day at the
Mitchell county farmers fall festival
was not as largely attended as it's pro-
motors hoped for. yet there was a big
basketful of political orators to tell the
listeners which side to vote. The So
cialists had for their speaker Granville
Lowther, while the Republicans were
represented by Governor Stanley and
Congressman Curtis and Calderhead
The Democrats had present Cyclone
Davis of Texas, c. M. Cole, fusion
nominee for congress in the Sixth dis
trict, and w. H. Craddock, fusion NOM
inee for governor. On account of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
A Parsons Noble Act

'.I want all the world to know" writes
Rev. c. J. Budlong of Ashaway r. L.,
what q thoroughly good reliable medicine
found in Electric Bitters. They cured
caused me great suffering for many years
For a genuine, all around cure they excel
anything ever saw" Electric Bftters are
the surprise of all for their wonderful
work in liver: kidney and stomach trou-
bles. Don't fail to try them Only SOC:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
TEACHER TURNED OUT.
He Caused White Girl Pupils to
Kiss Black Ones.

Bellaire, o., Sept. 2O.-The board CT edu-
cation has demanded and received the
resignation of J. o. Deafenbaugh. prf1ci-
pal of one of the schools, because he COM
PEELED several white girls in the school TO
kiss the coIored girls with whom the for
mer had quarre1ed. The action OF the
principal caused great indignation among
the parents of the white pupils.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
A Boys wild Ride for Life.

With family around expecting him to die
and son riding for life, Is miles to get
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consump-
ton, Coughs and Colds, w. H. Brown of
Leesville. Ind, endured deaths agonies
from asthma, but this wonderful medicine
gave instant relief and soon cured him
He writes: Il now sleep soundly every
right" Like marvellous cures of consump-
tion. pneumonia. bronchitis. coughs, colds
ana grip prove its matches merit for al
throat and lung troubles Guaranteed bot
ties SOC and 100. Trial bottles free at Arm
old Drug Co. al North Kansas ave-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
Corn Carnival, Atchison and Return
$1.61 via Santa Fe.

Tickets on sale Sept. 23rd-24th-25th,
good returning Sept. 18th.
Special train Thursday, Sept 25th.
leaving Topeka 7:45 a. m, leaving North
Topeka 1850 a. M, returning leave Atch-
ison 1890 p. m
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
AN EXCELLENT SHOWING.
Nearly Every City Reported Shows
Gain in Bank Clearines.

New York, Sept. 2o.-The following table,
compiled by Bradstreet, shows the bank
clearings at the principal cities for the
week ended September 49, with the per-
centase of increase and decrease as COM
pared with the corresponding week last
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20
SANTA FE


Tickets to certain points in Ohio ana
Indiana will be on sale September
% at rate Of one fare plus 500
for round trip. They WIN be good for
thirty days. For particulars apply to
local agent the Santa Fe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-20

Account Carnival and Fall Festival.
Tickets on sale September u to n in
elusive. Final limit September =.