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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-11-27
Best & Thompson.

Alter a career of 20 years in business at
the same stand we believe weI are in a posi-
ton to know the needs of the trading public
or this section and our long experience en-
aoies US to buy where and when the best
goods can be obtained for the least money.
our customers get the benefit of such expert
ence and they increase with each succeeding
season. We offer the following line of heavy
groceries to the Wholesale and retail trade at
the lowest cash prices consistent with square
dealing:
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-11-27

Muggins-Mycook left because we
refused to treat her as one of the
family.
Buggins-Humph! My cook ex-
poets to be treated as company.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-11-27

IS Bags coffee, fine, medium, common
25 barrels Molasses.
10 Syrup.
100 boxes Schnapp Tobacco.
30 boxes Cock Spur Tobacco.
20 bbls. Lorilard and Gail & AK snuff
100 pals Lorilard and Gail & Ak
snuff, all sizes.
25 cases Good Luck Baking Powder.
Is Parrot and Monkey powder.
25 Arm & Hammer brand soda
so Greenwich Potash and 1--we.
25 Medelsohns Potash and Lye.
100 High Grade Cheese.
SO Boxes Sweet cakes.
Various other articles in the gro
Gerry line.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1902-11-27

THE GATHERER.
SELECTED WITH CARE
FROM THE SCOPE
OF A DAYS
READING.
LII You are Gay or Grave; In JOY
or in Sorrow; I'm doubt or abid-
ing in faith; In haste or with
Time to Spare, Tt is Hoped
That You will Find Some
thing Here to Repay you
For the Perusal of
This Column.
So here hath been dawning another
blue day;
Think, wilt thou let it slip useless
away?
Out of eternity this new day is born;
Into eternity at night will return.
Behold it aforetime no eye eyer did:
So soon it forever from all eyes is
hid.
Here hath been dawning another
blue day;
Think, wilt thou let it slip useless
away?
**
Visitor, Cat lunatic asylumeI see
you provide for patients with ping
pong outfits.
Superintendent-No, we don't.
They bring them with them.
MugginS-MV cook left hncauca uo
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
The cne. Easupe.

The cats spirit OF independence is
1ae most distinct characteristic Of her
aatura. AS Mne.s de Gustine rightly
aid. the cats great difference from
and. according TO her sentiments, su-
neriovity 10. the dog lie in her calm
tnsisseaee On selection which invari-
ably accompanies her apparent docil-
ssy. To the dog proprietorship is mas
sership; he knows his home. and he
recognizes. without question the man
who has paid for. feeds. and on occa-
zion kicks him with ali the easy faInil-
iarity OF ownership. He follows that
man undoubting and unnoticed, CRATE
aul for a word. even thankful for an
oath.
But the cat is creature Of very
different stamp. She will not even
etoop to conquer. nor be tempted out
of her nature By offers Of reward. She
absolutely declines instruction; nay,
egen persuasion is lost upon her for
Derlnanent effect Il may be de-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
EsT TlReINIa Goal
STRIKE ERBED.
Miaers Unanimously Decide TO
Return TO Work. President
lIslitchell Adyised This
Course.

Huntington, ". Va, Sept. At is
now believed the coal strike in West
Virginia is practically as an end: At
4 mass meeting Of miners from all the
coal fields along the Norfolk and West
ern railroad today it was almost unalal-
aousIy agreed to end the strike provid-
ed the operators will take back all the
old miners and the later have siglli-
fed their Intention of doing this. The
miners have agreed to return to work
asxs Monday morning.
Tt is reported That President John
Mitchell OF the United Mine Workers
advised the strikers to return to work,
Is he realized that winter is near at
hand and the miners in this field could
not hold ont much longer as almost
egery one IN, dependent upon the union
for food and clothing. 81
tt Is thonght the strikers IN the
North river and Kanawha fields will
soon fellow the action OF the strikers
On the Norfolk and Western. The
Pocahontas mine continues TO burn,
but the operators think that they soon
VIII hare III nnder control No vio-
aence has been reported from any guar:
ter Of the Norfolk and Western ceal
fields today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
A Politician Obituary.

The following card which appeared
in the Bishopyille Leader and Vindica-
tor is reproduced by request:
To nv political friends of Lee coun-
ty:-Gentlemen, being run down in
health by hard work when entered
the county campaign, 1 could not do
myself justice, hence l deem it IN or
der that may assure you that you did
not stoop to support my name that l
give brief resume of my history. The
paternal side of my family have had
their homes in Sumter county for a
hundred years. I entered politics in
1876 as a red shirt rider under Col.
Haskell. I faced the opposition
again in. 1888 and at each
recurring election since. AS a del
eeate to the State convention Of
1886, voted for system of State pri-
mary against the balance of the dele
CATION. And later after many defeats
in convention suggested to the great
trio, Tillman, Shell and lrby, the
necessity of fight In the open and
planned the March convention and the
campaign which followed. ALI of
which proves that my every thought
was for the farmers political interest.
No member of my family has ever
held a prominent political Office. They
have always preferred a quiet home
life to the prominence of public
career.
I offered in this campaign
from sense of duty to those I love,
whose money is being frittered away
by the class which is congregatiDg in
Columbia from time to time essaying
to represent Us and can't. I deem it. a
moral impossibility for one class or
rather profession to truly represent the
interest of different class or craft,
and until some change is effected we
cannot reasonably hope for any further
recognition than consent to tax our
selves locally.
To those Of my acquaintances who
have seen ft to aid in ending my poll
tical life I wish to voice the hope that
they may experience the sweet gratiff-
cation and satisfaction which follows
the achievement of the patriot.
And to those who gave their support
| to my name want to say my gratitude
is theirs in the fullest measure during
all the days I may yet live. And now
as my political career is ended I beg
| to bid you one and all an affection.
ate farewell. W. A. James.
.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10

San Francisco, Sept. Fred Mar
riott, publisher of the San Francisco
News Letter, is lying seriously i'll at
his home today as result of three
pistol wounds inflicted by President
Thomas Williams of the Jockey Club,
rho was accompanied by Truxton
Beale, law of the late James 6.
Blaine. An attack on a woman in
Marriott's publication was the cause
of the shoting.
Copenhagen, September 4.-Complete
returns of yesterdays selections by
the electors of members of the Lands
thing show large ministerial gains, in
suring the Government majority in
the Landsthing and the ratification Of
the treaty providing for the cession of
the Danish West Indies to the United
States The Landsthing meets in
October.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10

Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. Gov.
Stone was waited upon by committee
from the State executive board OF rail
road employees of Pennsylvania this af-
ternoon and requested to take imnedi-
ate steps to bring about settlement
of the strike in the anthracite coal
regions and, if necessary, call an extra
session of the legislature for the enact
ment of compulsory arbitration law.
The committee said the board was pre-
pairing bill which its members be-
lieved would end the strike and pre-
vent strikes in the future if it should
become law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
A unsuue Zone.

In Sweden and Norway there are
several homes for spinsters. One OF
these at least is as attractive as 1t is
rnique. It is a monument to the mem
.ry of IN exceedingly wealthy old
Fan. who. dying more than 200 years
ago. left the major part of his fortune
TO the old maids among his descend
ants. A superb home was built. fur
nished and managed by salaried trus-
tees Itsfourished and has continued.
any unmarried woman who can prove
blood relationship to the founder Of
the institution is entitled to admission
to the home. She is given suit OF
rooms. servant. private meals and is
subject to no rules save such as ordi.
nary good behavior demands.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10

Daily. fDe:iy e1cep: Sunday.
No. 81 runs through to Columhia vie Ger
raj r. r. of s. G.
Trains Nos. .s and 81 run via Wilson ane
tayetteville-short Line-snd make clos
Connection for all points Nosth.
T'sins on 9. L D. Z. r. leave glorencs
,silv except Sunday SO N, arrive Darling.
:on % l5sm, Esr,sville lss N, cherae
II 30 10, Wadesboro 225 p N. Lesv'
elorence daily except Suuday IS 70. as.
rive Darlington 80 p u, 5ennettsville 8 Ii
pm, Gibser 9 As p n Leave FIosene
Sunday only 9 80 ID. arrive Darlington
l0e6am
Leave Gibeor daily except snndsy sc
N, BenDettevilie I 90 n, arrive Dsrlins
ZOE 90 q N. isare Dssiiugtcu 8 Sc $ II. Al
:ire Florence ID Il. Lesre Hhtesbor
iaily creep, sundsJ 90 3 m, CheraV s:
u, Eartsyille oe a u, Darlieeton 8 q
n, arrive Florecce oo p u. Leave Os'
lington Sunday only 80 %, arrive 70
snce l3sm
W.. CRAIG
G nj. psse Al
T. Enerson, Traffic 'spseer
4. N. Emerson, Assistant Traffic Nara es.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10

It is stated in England that pro-
minen5 brewer is building a church
as a memorial Of King Edwards cor
onation. Dean Swift's Cathedral-St
PaIrick's Dublin-was restored by the
late distilier, Sir Benjamin Guinness.
It was famous distiller, too, who re-
bnilt the Protestant cathedral of
Cork, and another distiIIer restored
Christ Church in Dublin. One of the
famous brewing firms in England has
erected not less than six churches at
various times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
4 GonneHdable Example.

a few days ago there was wreck on
she Charleston and Western Carolina
Railroad, and promptly after Che facts
4Yere known In the Office of the COM
pany, the editor Of The Chronicle re-
ceiige6 a note from Supt. a. W. AND
arson briefly and accurately setting out
The facts and. circumstances or sJlae
accident; stating that he knew the
reporters would get such Information
10 sHsp couId from diG Gexen5 sources,
and that he preferred frankly to give
the newspaper the facts
This course is So intelligent and
praiseWosshF that We cannot 9orego
Ens p2easur8 of commanding it. The
coarse Is So rational that thinking men
viii be surprised to hear that it is
veFy unusnal.
ns Is IS within the experience of
every newspaper man to have been ire
uuently bl0cked assegery turn IN seek
mo infDrmstione from railroad ofhclals
abouS accidents on their lines. Rs-
poyters are told by railroad attaches
HAT they know notting about ac-
cidents, when the reoptrer knows that
Is is within the line Of their business
90 know, and ignorance of the accident
IS professed sometimes when all hands
ars at shat Vsry moment busy getting
veaily W,ecssng train to go to the
scene ofShe wreck. This is bad policy.
It only makes the reporter more de-
termined, and it forces him to pub
lisa runors when it would be much
wiser on the part Of the railroad TO
supply h1rn with the acsual facts.
No newspaper desires Go lnjure a
railroad or any other enterprise by
the pubEcstion OF erroneous state
mems It always wants the facts,
snd is always rsady to give them when
obsanalbe. Tf the persons Who have
The facts in their possession conceal or
withheld them, then the reporter,
whose Instructions are to get tho story,
Is forced TO use Just such information
as he can secure from other sources.
Sensible men who deal frankly with
newspaper men will bear testimony
that it has. proven the wisest way.
THE Chronicie desires cordially TO
thank Superintendent Anderson for
sbe admirable example he has set. 1t
Is only another evidence that he merits
the fine reputation he enjoys as a saga
eio1s and successful railroad man.
Augusta Chronicle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
The Holland Primrose.

There Is plant in Holland, known
as the evening primrose. which grows
=toa q height Of five Or six feet and bears
q profusion Of large yellow flowers SO
brilliant that they attract immediate
attention. even at great distance. but
the chief peculiarly about the plant
is the fact that the flowers, which open
just before sunset, burst into bloom so
suddenly that they give one the impres-
sion Of some magica, agency. a man
who has seen this sudden blooming
says II is Just as If some one had
touched the land with wand and
thus covered it all at once with a gold,
en- sheet
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10

New York, Sept. plans were
made today at a meeting of the direc-
tors of the Mexican Trust Company
bank for the formation Of an interna-
tional banking institution capitalized
ct $40, 900 and designed especially to
operate in Latin-American countries.
The scheme involves the consolidation
of the Mexican Trust Company bank
and the Corporation Trust Company.
The combination is to be known as the
International Bank and Trust Com
pany of America.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
The Man In the Noon.

Life, whether vegetable or animal as
we know 1t. certainly cannot exist un-
der lunar conditions, says the London
Mai. The alterations of long day
of considerably over 300 hours dura-
ton, with q night of similar length.
accompanied by changes from exces-
siye heat Sto it's antipodes Of cold.
would alonegender all earthly life i'm
possible, but experience has taught
even here theS adaptability of life to
most extreme eonditions. and it may
=. -, ID ogtar oil orranic life
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
AscomuaodatfnG the Captain.


One Of the sea captains i,a the eui
ploy Of Stephen Girard had a rural
Yankees fondness for whiting With
his jaekknife and on one; trip sue
eeeded ID getting away with q large
part OF the rail, although, feeling that
ne was not without the artistic sense.
ne really regarded the rail SIS greatly
improved IN appearance. When the
vessel came to Philadelphia, Girard
went aboard. made general inspec-
zion In the captains absence and as he
was about to return to shore asked
one Of the seamen who had been cut
ling the rail. The seaman told him
xhe captain and then. afraid his telling
might have unpleasant consequences
were fbe captain to learn of it in 81
roundabout way. Informed that official
OF the interview with Girard. The
Eaptasn vas interior Of reprimand,
hUf, hearing, nothing from his employ
ca, supposed the incident closed AS
ne was about weighing anchor ready to
leave port a dray loaded with shingles
drove down to the wharf. and the driV-
G hailed the vessel.
There must be some Inistakew shout
cd the captain. Our BIN of hiding
doesn't mention shingles
This Is where they belong" sung
back the driver. 'eMr. Girard himself
9old me 90 deliver them. He said. they
are for the captain TO whitsiey'-phiia-
aeiphis Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
BAD WATER AND TYPHOID.
chicago's Unhappy Experience
PhiladeIphia's New System, of
Water Works.

For the week ended August 16
Chicago had 45 deaths reported from
typhoid fever-the largest number re-
ported since daily records of deaths
have been KEEP in the bureau o. vital
statistics. The health authorities at
trib1te the prevalence OF typhoid fever
in Chicago to increased water pollu-
tion. Unusual oscillations OF the lake
have occurred. Between thirty and
forty well-marked fluctuations have
been observed since May 1-the range
having been as much as between SIX
and seven feet. These oscillations
serve to- milk the river out into the
Iaken and are doubtless the cause Of
greater degree of impurity In the wa
Ger Of the lake, from which Chicago
takes its drinking supply. The pro-
blem Of supplying large communities
with good water deepens IN complexlsy
and intricacy IN spite OF the attention
given to ie. This is due largely to the
great and rapid growth OF cities and
The tendency to overcroWding. Phlia-
delphia bore the evils of polluted wa
ter for nearly a generation and is now
inst about to enjoy better system.
Leaving cut Of consideration the per-
sons directly responsible TO the admin
istration, who would hardly be willing
to express anything but favorable crit
icisrn, we have some independent IN
formation that tho work OF the Phlla-
deiphia plants, although more expen-
siye than was expected, is of excellent
ouaIisy and will probably deliver a safe
water abHndsntly. They are based on
5 the so-called slow sand filtration sys-
tenn, but some expedients have been
introuced by which the rate of Gltra-
tion viii Be greater than in some
existing plants. The great bulk Of
the water viii come from the Delaware
River, the principal plant being at
Torresdale. The Schuylkill will con-
sinae TO furnish some water, especial
sly TO territories of consid iderable eleva-
ton. One Of these districts, that Of
Manayunk, has been for few days re-
ceiving the filtered water. It is too
soon to look for evidence Of the benefit
Of the change, but we have no doubt
that in 8 few weeks the falling OFF in
She typhoid cases will prove the ad-
vantage Of the new condition.
In this regard we believe that Phila-
delphia has builded more wisely than
either Boston or New York. The
former is arranging for an extensive
gathering ground and storage, the lat
ter has already in operation similar
system. Both depend on collecting
enormous volumes of surface water,
impounding the same and transmitting
It By aqueducts without filtration.
We regard this as q detective method.
Surface waters are always liable TO
pollution, and it is practically i'm
possible to protect large gathering
grounds. It is better to take water
near by and filter it emciently.-Phila-
delphia Medical Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
GUN and LOGkSMITK.

I take pleasure in giving no.
tice to my friends and the pub-
lie generally, that, having re-
gained my health, | have re-
opened my shop, and am ready
to do any work in the
line Of Guns, Locks, Sewing
Machines, &c. Prices reasona-
BILE, work done promptly and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Shop removed to No. %
West Liberty street, Two doors
from Osteen's Book Store.
r. S. BRADWELL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
4 PAINT SHOP

kept by a practical painter OF
30years' experience, where can
be got Lead and Oil mixed any
color, also Ready Mixed Paints
and Paints for different use,
such as Floor, Roof, iron, Var
nishes, Bronze, sandpaper, Put
ty, Gold Leaf, Dry Colors, Calso-
mine, etc. I want some work
painting and upholstering. |
will paint your house, Kalso-
mine or paper the walls cheap,
for while at work I am very
apt to find a Sofa, Rocker, or
sideboard that needs scraping
andvarnishing, also upholstered.
I have some pretty colors in
Morocoline, Hair Cloth, Mohair
Plush, or | may find a Car
riage or Buggy that | will paint
for ten dollars and give you a
set of harness free, or paint the
buggy for FIVE dollars and 20
gift. Buggy tops 5000, fitted
ON Wheels, steel tires, painted
and put on ready for road,
$1,000 per sett. Shafts, paint
ed and trimmed, $500.
Agent for Councils selflu-
bricating Axles.
Office in Curtis House, No.
326 South Main street.
H. B. CURTIS.
s.ni n N tT -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

sDaily. 4Daily except Sunday: 20
No. S. runs through to Charleston, :; :: " VI Wa
Lanes s. o. M, Charleston 9 20 p. m.
Trains on Conway Branch leave Chadbonrn
- Oh o. M. arrive Conway 20 p. NJ, returning
leave Conway IS p; M, arrive Cnaoooaira asui1,a
Eirod s 20 o. M, returning leave Eirod ~ a.
m, arrive Chadbourn liz a. m. Daily ex-
cept Sunday. npa1c
Gen'l Pass. Agent
TN. Emerson, Traffic Manager:
n. M. Emerson, Assistant Traffic Manager.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10

No s. Fups throaga as%igge carleston feM a. m
Lanes Is a. M. Manning s 81 a. N.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-10
Land Surveying.

Twill give prompt attention to all calls
for surveying, plating, terracing hill sides,
draining bottoms, &c.
BANKS 81. BOYKIN, D. s.,
Oct 1s-o Catchail, s. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-12-18
FOR ENFORCEMENT.
Resolutions Passed at Methodist
Church, Last Sunday Evening.

The following is a copy of the reso-
Iutions passed at the Methodist cnurcn'
Sunday evening last, on the OCCASION
of the address of Rev. c. ;. CUMMINGS
of Auburn. which was reported In thesc
columns. Monday morning. A copy Q,
the resolutions was received in TINS OF
flee, yesterday:
Resolved, That the citizens OF Auf iora
"a assembled in mass meeting, ueciaIe
themselves in favor OF cohpit,,e ~
forcement of all law, and especlaily en-
phasize the importance OF the they de-
mand of all officers that this law snali pc
obeyed ard enforced as declared III tiIc
statutes of the State, unmodifled by per,
sonal interests or by the uI mood nrhiic
unlawful Interpretation of alleged pupiic
Resnlved. That believing in the indie.
pendence. intelligence and COURAGE os
Sheriff-elect Frank J. Ham of kennebec
county. we accept his pledge as the MONIES.
declaration of his purpose and assure
him of the hearty cooperation OF all our
people. 49, NJ. ia
our support in keeping the following oath
which ne will take on entering upon the
duties of his office: n.
~ do swear, that / will faithfully dis
charge. to the best of my abilities, the
duties incumbent on me as sherlff, cor
other ofiiciaD according 10 the consult
ton and laws of the state 30 heIp ny
Cod Constitution OF Maine ART Ia
Sec. u.
"Sheriffs and their deputies and county
attorneys shall diligently and faithfully
innuire into all violations of law, within
their respective counties, and institute
proceedings against violations or supposed
violations of law, and particularly the
laws against the illegal sale of intoXi-
eating liquors. and the keeping of drink
ing houses and tipping shops. gambling
houses or places. and houses of ill-fame,
either by promptly entering a complaint
before "a magistrate and executing the
warrants issued thereon, or by furnishing
the county attorney promptly, and with
out delay, with the names of alleged Of
tenders and of the witnesses" OR. S. of
Maine, Chap. q. Sec. 60).
Resolved, That we ask all good citi-
zens to assist in every possible way the
county officials in the discharge of their
duties; especially do we pray that owners
of buildings, either private persons or cor
porations. will forbid the violation of the
Maine prohibtory law on their premises.