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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
GUN AND LOGKSMITH.

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 raasona-
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, 1902-12-03
Candy For chan.se.

4Some people wonder why we carry a
stock Of cheap candy, penny candy" !"
said the man who keeps the railroad
newsstand Well, you see, it's this
way: 4 have a lot OF regular customers
who want it. They take it out in
change. For instance, one man has
been buying two eyening papers from
me every afternoon for several years.
If he has any pennies, never see them.
He always throws down nickel, picks
mp his two papers from the pile and
then takes three pieces Of candy. which
he chews while waiting for his train.
Other men saw him Go this and fol
lowed suit. and now it's quite the regu-
Lar thing"-Philadelphia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
How Sey Faced Death.

Marshal Ney was the son OF hard,
working cooper and had risen from the
ranks of the army. he was a child OF
the people, and whatever may have
been his ranities he threw them al
aside in his last days.
When he was led out to death, an OF,
fcer ordered a bandage tied over his
eyes.
..Nhy should you do that:' said Ney
ssHaven't been accustomed for twen,
ty-fve years to look bullets and cannon
balls in the face"
He himself ordered the soldiers to
fire, standing and facing them.
His career summed up in one life the
spectacular heroism Of the past.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
Eating From the Same Plate.

In former days it was usual for a
couple seated together to eat from one
trencher. more particularly if the re-
Iations between them were Of an in
innate nature or, again, if it were the
master and mistress Of the establish
ment. Walpole relates that so late as
the middle of the eighteenth century
the old Duke and Duchess Of Hamil-
ton occupied the dais at the head Of
the room and preserved the traditional
manner by sharing the same plate. 1t
was token Of attachment and tender
recollection of unreturnable youth
s40id Cookery Books
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
Russian Police Regulations.

One of the regulations of the Rus
sian police refers to the censorship Of
price lists of goods, notes Of irritation
to parties and personal visiting cards;
also for the censorship Of seals, rub
Der stamps and business cards Of indi-
giduais or corporations. Another Or
der regulates the sale Of soap. starch,
foothbrushes and insect powder, and
another controls the printing on the
paper used in making cigarettes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
A weather Glass.

a simple weather glass is made thus:
Obtain glass jar, such as is used for
pickles. and put some water into it;
then get a bottle with long neck, If
possible, and put it in the jar, with the
neck downward, till the mouth just
touches the water. When the water
rises in the bottle, it is going to rain,
and when it is down fine weather pre-
walls.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
SipDetS.

Sippets, mentioned often in English
stories, may be either Of bread or OF
toast. Sippets of toast are thin OBJ
longs of bread toasted to a golden
brown. slightly buttered and piled in
one or two layers, log cabin fashion,
without breaking, on a folded napkin;
or the sippets are of untoasted bread
arranged on hot plate, the juice from
roasted beef or mutton poured over.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
Unkind.

81! Link" she said. 81 should like to
marry an imaginative man"
"Well," said her friend, speaking
very sweetly, "what other kind Of q
man can you expect to marry, if he
has chance to see you in daylight?"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
Expanded Them.

'sWhat does this mean, daughter?
Here is another lot of milliners' and
dressmakers' bills. Don't you remem-
Der that l expressly ordered you not
to contract any more debts without
my knowledge:'
Certainly, papa. but 1 haven't con-
tracted any debts On the contrary,
I've expanded them"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
He Found It Was.

Judge Ito prisoner)-You are charged
with having seriously injured your
wife by inclosing her in folding bed.
What have you to say for yourself?
Prisoner-Your honor, wished to
see if it was possible to shut her up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
The Only Way.

sAh. Reginald. dearest she sighed,
sbut how can be sure that you will
not grow weary OF nie after we have
beer, married Il l.ttk while:''
Il don't k::@w ae answered. 'un-
less we ct i:'.sr,:;!..t ;:::,. see --Chlcago
Record I y ,G.a:..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
. PAINT SHOP

kept by practical painter Of
80 years experience, where can
be got Lead and Oil mixed any
color, also Ready Mixed Paints.
ard Paints for different use,
such as Floor, Roof, iron, Var
nishes. Bronze, Sandpaper, PuD
ty, Gold Leaf, Dry Colors, Calso-
mine, etc. I want some work
painting and upholstering. I
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.
| have some pretty colors in
Morocoline, Hair Cloth, Mohair
Plush, or | may find a Car
riage Or Buggy that I will paint
for ten dollars and give you a
set of harness free, or paint the
buggy for five dollars and no
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 Self-lu-
bricating Axles.
Office in Curtis House, No.
326 South Main street.
H. 3. CURTIS.
Phone 1876. l paint signs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03

Do you roast people to their face or
oehind their backs? The last trick is
cowardly, the other foolish.-Atchison
Globe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
TEAMS GOING MONTE

sns;)Y fpsiir szce2! Sclasy
&c 50 raps sllvc1gh TO Go:-lhi, vis, ca.
ss' r. z. of s @
rsnsos acs. .s ard 81 r71 vi. wi!soa sne
aysGte7ii!p--Sncss Li1e-,sad lake cios
oansctioo Cor eli points N,rth.
;:f~s:ns Oh 6. & D. R. Z. l=a7o E!orsnc
isi'r ezceys 2uaaay so y re, sl7've Darling
:oH 0l5 Z 9. Es-tsEills isa n: Gheras
IL &c a q, Wadeshoro 25 , n Leay
EicseEce daily except SUNDAY E Sc r'. az
i've ps-!:2gton &c , u. 2eane;tsviils 3 Il
on, Gi5son o45 p . Leave FIoreoct
Sunday only 8 30 . 70. arrive Darlington
loo5sn
Leave oi5sor asil5 except surasg c 0:
) IL, Bsnnettsyi}le % s 10, arrive Daring
:on 90 II, !eave Darlington 8 90 N, 81
rive Flcrepce 9 Is n. Lesve Esdeabos,
lsily except Sunday CO p m, CkeraW 4:
N, Hsrtsrille co n, Darlington 2!
0 70, arrive Florence 90 2 ~. Leave Dar
liogton Sunday coiy 50 e G.. sr-;ve e'o
sacs Is g n.
W. CRAIG
G NJ. Psea Az
T u. Emerson T aai rs~e-
~. Emerson Assis at Traffic Mana ec
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03

*Daily. +Daily except Sunday.
No So runs through to Charleston, S. c.. via
Central R. R., arriving Manning So p. No.,
Lanes q 35 p. M, Charleston 20 p. N.
Trains on ConW ay Branch leave Chadbourn
II Oh p. m., arrive Conway 2 20 p. m.. returning
leave Conway 2 55 p. M, arrive Chadbourn
$50 p. m. leave Chadbourn IS p. M, arrive
Elrod $50 p. M, returning leave Elrod s 40 a.
m., arrive Chadbourn II . a. m. Daily ex-
cept Sunday.
Gen'l Pass. Agent.
T NJ. Emerson, Traffic Manager.
81. N. Emerson, Assistant Traffic Manager.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03

SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Deposits of 81 and upwards received In
terest allowed at rbe rate OF 4 per cent per
annnu, on amounts above SIS erd not exceed
Jog $500, payable quarterly, OF drst days OF
January. April, July and Gctooer.
RM. WALLACE.
r. L. EDMUaDs, President,
Cashier
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03
FIRST NATIONAL BANE OF
SUMTER,

STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DE-
PosIToRY, SUMTER, 8. C.
Paid up Capital 5 rs, 5,ooe 90
Surplus and Profits $4,000 90
Additional Liability of Stock
holders in excess Of their
stock -. $4,000 90
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03

Northwestern Railroad.
TINE TABLE NO. 2.
In effect Sunday, May 25, 1902, at s a N
Between Wilson'sAG Il and Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03

Total protection to depositors, sl75.ooo ee
Traosacts General Banking Business
Special attention given to collections.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03

We promptly obtain q. S. and Foreign
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-03

No. 50 runs through from Charleston via
Central r. r., leaving Charleston 6 40 a. ~,
Lanes Is a. m., Manning 81 a. N.
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
catarrh Cannot be Cured

With local applications, as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease.
Catarrh is a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure 1t you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure Is not
a quack medicine. It was prescribed
by one of the best physicians ! in this
country for years, and is a regular
prescription. It is composed OF the
best tonics known, combined with
the best blood purifiers, acting di'
rectly on the mucous surfaces. The
perfect combination Of the two ingre'
dents is what produces such won
derful results in curing catarrh. Send
for testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Props,
Toledo, Ohio.
Sold by druggists. price IS cents.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
~cATTLEMEN IN CLOVER.
Early Shipments Offer Fiatterino
Prospects for Future Sales.

Bright days are here for the cat
tlemen. according to the wise ones.
and the early sales on the Chicago
market seem to confirm the predic.
lions made several months ago. to the
effect that the season of 1902 would
be a memorable one In the history of
the cattle business. A recent issue
of the Chicago Live Stock World.
says:
"A fattering prospect for the range
cattle market seems right now to be
confronting the owners In the range
country. The season is not yet fair.
ly opened and II is too early for the
cattle to be at their best as to market
condition, yet the prices at which the
first of the range cattle are selling
cannot be otherwise than ~fattering
to the range man. Since July, 1882.
the record top price for range cattle
has stood at $3.50. In 1888 the top
was s6.25. and In the following year
a top OF Sc was made.
not since tina: ycaI until this week
has the top price reached the So mark.
|: is admitted that the cattle that
brought the top prices on Tuesday
were a very superior lot, the equa' Of
corn fed natives that are selling
around and over s. and were above
what can be expected to come from
the range countries for the season.
But there have been a number OF ship
m%entshere from Montana, Dakota and
Wyoming that are. perhaps. fairly rep.
resentative of the cattle as they will
be coming when the season Is once
fairly opened. They have been above
the average Of range cattle and sng.
gest an excellent uae OF beef cattle
to come from the ranges. The prices
at which they have been selling have
been above the average at which
range cattle have sold In former
years and conditions are such that
II Is altogether reasonable to antic.
ipate good prices to rule throughout
the season."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
HE SAW SNAKES At NIGHT.
Dan Dutro Has a Thrilling Adventure
With a RattIesnake.
(Helena Record.)

Dan Dutro, the well known pros.
pector and photographer. who Is
spending the summer at his mining
claims on Ten Mile. opposite Nelson
gulch. had a call from a most un.
welcome visitor Saturday afternoon.
His neighbor. Jerry Robinson. had
called and Dan had returned home
with him. An hour later Dan went
home. Opening the door of his cabin
he started to walk across the floor,
in the center of which Is a knot hole.
Suddenly he halted. as II commanded
by a sentry. for he heard the death
song of a rattlesnake.
The blood In his veins seemed to
chill. and he could distinctly hear his
heart thump against his ribs and his
hair began to slowly stand on end.
Dan could not locate the RATHER and
the suspense was terrible. Was he
under the woodbox, In the stove,
among a pile Of papers or in an old
gum boot? All, the knot hole! There
he was not a foot away under the
floor.
To Dan the knot hole seemed to
grow larger. He thought Of the demi.
john of whiskey in the cupboard. the
permanganate Of potash on the shelf
and the shotgun over the door. The
shotgun being In the line Of retreat
Dan instinctively moved toward II.
With a bead drawn on the knot hole
he slowly sank into the chair. Pres.
emily the RATHER poked his head up
through the floor.
Bang" went the shotgun and all
was over, save counting the rattles,
which were fifteen and a button. The
last seen of Dan he was hitting the
high places over the hills to quiet his
nerves.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06

iSohtinueu irom FIRST page.)
]. F. Leech & Co. Dupuyer, $4,000
pounds to Thayer at ISIS cents.
Sam Tyler, McDouald creek, 10000
pounds to Johnson for Luce & Man.
ming at IA rs cents.
Billings. August 5.-A large volume
Of buying was transacted on the Bill.
lings wool market today even though
1t had been announced that there
would be no more big sales.
The sales amounted to 433. 900
pounds and the prices ranged around
Is cents pretty closely, although one
small clip of dip wool went at 10
cents.
b. F. Lepper, 10000 pounds to
Hecht. Lehman & Co. at 1874 cents.
Billings. Aug. buyers are of the
opinion that the present is the last
big day OF the season in the Billings
wool market.
The railroad companies have about
100000 pounds more in sight. but IT
will come in scattering lots and not
enough "a be gotten to get here to
make a big days sale again. 1t Is es.
timated that 1000 600 pounds have
already been sold in this market since
the exchange opened. The sales were
quite large prior to the opening and
there have been consign.
ments.
Buyers not in exchange have also
bought literally and the total amount
handled here this year will not fall
short of $4,000, 900.
The sales today amount to 1853, 900
pounds and the top price was15 2-3
cents. It was a low average day.
however, mainly due to the poor quail.
ity of some of the clips offered. The
wool has been baled as fast as sold
almost. The Northern Pacific balers
are only about one day behind the
sales. Even this could be obvlated II
the buyers would allow the balers to
work an extra force at night, but sew
eral of the buyers refuse to do this.
The Fergus county sales were rath.
er below the average, though Clind-
strand of Flatwillow sold 10000 lbs.
to J.. Koshland & Co at IA cents.
Asbridge & Battams. Highield, A..
900 pounds to j. williams & Co. at
1871 cents.
w. T. Stract. Roundup, $4,000 lbs.
to J. Williams & Co. at 12h cents.
J. B. Perine, $1,000 pounds to J.
Koshland & Co. at IL cents.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06

a small party camped for several
days at the head OF Swan Lake, and
while there made the ascent Of Lit.
tie Halls peak, which is 1900 feet Ia
heighth. The climb was a daring as
well as a tollsome n and occupied
the whole of one day. Snow was en-.
countered on the summit In large
quantities. though the magnificent
view obtained from the summit well
repaid the party for the firing as.
cent.
Game is plentiful in that section OF
the state and three bear we're killed
a short distance from the camp at
Swan Lake.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
UNCLE SAM CAN BEAT EN- ALL
Explosive Of Tremendous Power is
Up His Sleeve to be Used In Navy.


New York. July 30.-A new time
fuse for use on armor.piercing secret
explosive OF great power. has been in.
vented by the wal department ord.
nance experts and will. according to
an American dispatch to Washington.
reyolutionize foreign warship build.
ing. Tests of the explosive and fuse
have been made and SO long as the
United States government holds the
secret, foreign battIeships must eth.
err double their steel walls or be as
wooden frigates with the lev destroy
er.
General Crozier OF the ordnance
department is quoted as having said
that a test of the new explosives has
been conducted with great success AZ
Sandy Hook proving grounds; and
that the shell carried its contents
through the armor. and the fuse last.
ed long enough to have exploded the
shell In the interior Of a warship.
The test was made with a l2.inch
gun. It pierced l4.inch Krupp armor
before defamation. The heaviest
! shield in use is said to be only
~ inches thick.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06


For years a young man and young
woman had been engaged. and each
had economical with a view Of hav-
ing the more to spend when they
should marry. Six months ago. how
ever, the engagement was broken, and
shortly afterward the young woman
hecame the fiancee OF another man.
This man she encourages to spend his
money layishly-on her. He has bought
her beautiful silver for her toilet table.
the latest design and engraved with
her initials; a handsome leather trav-
cling bag completely fitted out, rugs.
books and other articles to make home
comfortable.
"No more economizing for me-" says
the girl. IF he invests so much In
me. we won't be so likely TO quarrel.
and certainly he will not have the mon.
ey to spend on another girl" which Is
the wisdom that rules sentiment in
these modern days.-New York Press.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
All Were Saved.

For years ! suffered such untold
misery from Bronchitis" writes j. II.
Johnston, of Broughton. Ga. that Of.
ten | was unable TO work. Then,
when everything else failed, | was
wholly cured by DR.. Kings New Dis
coyery for consumption. My wife
suffered intensely from Asthma. till
II cured her. and all our experience
goes TO show that II is the best Group
medicine In the world" A trial will
convince you it's unrivaled for Throat
and Lung diseases. Guaranteed bot.
ties soc and sl.00. Trial bottles free
at c. II. williams. druggist.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
llincoIn's Advice.

Abraham Lincoln and an Illinois
farmer had long been friends. and the
latter had written an everyday sort
of letter in which he said, among
other things. that he had been In poor
health. Out In Illinois they are able
to this day to quote what Is called
"Lincoln's prescription" sent to the
farmer In reply by the president.
do not worry" II cad Eat three
square meals a day. Say your pray
ers. Think of your wife. Be cour-
teous to your creditors. Keep your
digestion good. Steer clear OF bill
iousness. Exercise. Go slow and go
easy. Maybe there are other things
that your especial a s requires to
make you happy. but, my dear friend.
these. | reckon. will give you a good
lift"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
Warning to The Kaiser.
Il have seen the kaiser and | like
him VI. Z. Morgan.

Il have e en the kaiser and | like
him.. p. Morgan.
william, William. take a word
or warning from a little bird.
A little bird that always knows
Everything that comes and goes.
And now that you have met J. p.
You had better climb a tree.
For he says he likes you and
What he likes. on sea or land.
He Morganizes on the spot.
II It wants him to or not.
You may think that you are II.
But Morgan murmurs. "Aber nit"
That's enough. and In you go
With his Crown and Scepter Co.;
A new consolidation he
Is getting up on royalty:
A saving scheme. Of wise intent.
To rule the world for 10 per cent.
william. william. climb a tree
Out OF reach OF Morgan. See?
And when you're up II, watch J. p.
Or as sure as fate he'll swipe that
tree.
w. J. Hampton in the New York
Herald.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
STATE EXAMINER REPORTS.
Gives All County Officers an o.
and Makes Recommendation.

State Examiner Hudnall made 4
very prompt report OF his recent visit
OF inspection throughout the county
offices.
The report was handed the reporter
of the Democrat for publication, but
as they did not see III to do Squire.
ly for ~disinterested reasons probably
the ARGUS takes pleasure In stat.
ing that Mr.. Hudnall. after a thor.
ough inspection OF The affairs OF the
offices of treasurer. clerk and record.
er, sheriff, clerk Of court and assess
or. reported that all monies collected
had been properly turned into the
county. He added. THE work Of
the offices was made up to date and
had been well done"
The examiner suggests that a diyis.
ion be made in the Office of the clerk
OF the court so that the public may
be barred from that portion where the
records are kept and also that addi-
tional fire proof furniture be placed
In the vault OF that Office and infiam.
mable cases removed.
OF the Office OF county treasurer he
says:
IL was glad to p~te that the treas.
urer was giving special attention to
delinquent taxes and carrying out the
recommendations made by me last
fall. The matter Is OF great impor.
lance to state and county and Mr..
Croft is entitled to credit for his eff.
forts to get 1t in proper shape"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
THE BIOLOGICAL STATION.
A Splendid Time at Fiathead Lake
This Summer.

Professor Silloway and his son Her.
bert returned from the Biological Sta.
ton at Flathead lake last Saturday
morning. The professor says thar,
contrary to reports, the class this
year was a good ope and much inter.
esting work was accomplished. When
he left the station here was still a
class OF twenty-three students study.
ing natures secrets and enjoying
themselves immensely.
During his stay The professor and
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
KILLED IN RUBY oULcH.
Another Big Lynx Meets His Death
In the Judith Mountains.

Walter HARDWOOD and his niece, Eva
Langdon, were walking near the head
of Ruby gulch last Sunday evening
when a dog, which they had with
them, freed an enormous lynx. Har.
woods house was ouly a short dis
lance away, but he had no gun with
him, and his niece. who is only four
teen years of age. agreed to remain
and keep the lynx up the tree until
he could get his rifle and return. The
animal did not offer to come down
and when HARDWOOD returned was
quickly dispatched. It measured sew
en- feet from tip to tip. This is the
second big lynx that has been killed
in Ruby Gulch this year.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
At HIGHEST PRICE,.
Bloom Cattle Sell at Top Figure Last
Wednesday.

Fort Benton, July 3l.-George ID.
Patterson has received a telegram
from his firm saying that two cars of
the Bloom cattle averaging 1852 lbs.
brought $500, the highest price ever
paid in Chicago for Montana beef.
The cattle are Texans fattened In this
state. Twenty Ears averaging 1890
pounds brought $500.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1902-08-06
winning n Kiss.

Aunt Hannah-I saw that young man
kiss you. Jane. How did II come
about?
Jane-In the most natural way in thu
world. auntle. He asked me II ] would
be offended II be kissed me. and ! told
him II was impossible for me 10 say
until I knew what it was K e.-Boston
rN-s reo~Irt