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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
The VENEZUELAN PROBLEM.
Will the President Try TO Solve
II or NOT !?

Washington, Dec. 24.-The proposals
of Great Britain and Germany that
President Roosevelt arbitrate the
Venezuelan dispute have reac he'd
Washington. They are in such form
that the president can accept or reject
the proposition outright. So far, the
messages having been received while
the president was absent from the
White House, he has had no oppor
tunity to consider them, and until he
does so his decision cannot be known.
For the same reason nothing can be
gathered here as to the details of the
proposals, and although great interest
is felt as to the extent of the limita-
tious which the allies will ask to be
placed on the arbitration curiosity on
that point must remain unsatisfed
until the president has finally made up
his mind what be shall do. 1t is
known that he is disposed TO act
with all speed in this matter, for he
realizes that the conditions on the
blockade line are such that almost any
moment an unpleasant incident. may
occur through the obstinacy Of some
skipper or from general misunder-
standing as to the terms of the block
ade that may diminish the chances Of
peaceful settlement Of the venezuelan
trouble.
THE PROPOSALS DISCUSSED
Later: The president and Secretary
Hay we're IN conference for some
time this afternoon over the proposals
from Great Britain and Germany that
the president arbitrate the issues in
volved in the Venezuelan claims con-
troyersy. They went over the commu-
nications very thoroughly, considering
the subject from every view point.
The acceptance or declination of the
proposals by the president is believed
to hinge on the nature of the restric-
tions Che allies have imposed on the
arbitration. If any conclusion was
reached at the conference bewteen the
president and his secretary of state to-
day the fact was not made public.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
Negro Shot in Camden.

Camden, Dec. 25.-The pleasure of
Christmas was somewhat marred by
the disorder on the streets. A nuraner
of arrests were made by the police.
The nest serious difficulty, however,
was the uaprovoked shooting of Wesley
Williams by James Vaughan, young
white man, who has recently been en-
pIoyed in the dispensary. Between 10
and II last night Vaughan was shoot
ing of his pistol promiscuously on the
streets and when Williams came along
be shot him, apparently without ex-
cuse. William managed to walk as
far as Market street and fell. He was
shot IN the abdomen and his chances
for recovery are exceedingly slim.
Vaughan has been lodged in jail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
ROOssEVELT as A CATsPAW.

Berlin, Dec. 25.-The Lokal Anzei-
ger publishes today the following state.
ment, which Ras evidently inspired
by the foreign Office:
The German government has ex-
cluded from the scope of arbitration
of the Yenezeulan difficulty claim Of
/, 700, 900 bolivars, which must be
paid Immediately in cash before arbi-
tration is begun
The paper adds that tits understood
that President Roosevelt's undertak-
ing to arbitrate involves an indirect
guarantee for the payment Of the sum
to be awarded. Confidence has grown
in government circles during the past
twenty-four hours that President
Roosevelt viii accept the task Of arbi-
traTion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
A Chicago Romance.

Toledo, Ohio, Dec. 24.-The Bee
today will say:
Warren j. Baker, secretary of the
Northwestern Ohio Masonic Relief
Association, makes public today fol
the first time the secret history of the
looting Of Catholic cathedrals during
the Mexican war, tells how it was
done and Of the burial of the treasure.
His tongue was locsened by a newspa-
per dispatch from Mexico City telling
Of the discovery Of a chest of diamonds,
sapphires, rubies, pearls and golden
images beneath the dagstone in the
Chapel of Las Vczcainas College, in
Mexico City.
Mr.. Bakers story rivals the
mythical tales OF Capt. Kidd, and
moreover bears the unmistakabls
stamp of truth. He says that his
father marched from. Vera Cruz te
Mexico City with Gen. Scott's army
during the Mexican war. He and q
tent mate, after plotting for weeks,
dug their way into some OF the richest
cathedrals and pillaged them of fab.
ulous wealth of all sorts of valuable
stones and huge golden images. Fol
hours they looted, carrying their bur,
dens Of precious stones to hiding
place beneath the fagstones in cath.
edral yard. Shortly afterward Bakers
companion died. Baker returned te
his home in New York and then went
to Hillsdale, Mich. Fifteen years at.
ter plundering the cathedrals he con,
6ded his story to an intimate friend.
The friend wrote to the Mexican Gov.
eminent, asking: If there would be
any chance of diyy' Of the spoils il
he should tell the government where
they could find the sacred and valu-
able altar decorations that had been
stolen.''
In letter bearing the Official sea
the Hillsdale man received warning
that if be knew of any one who had q
hand in the notorious pillaging, or II
he himself participated in it, be
would do we'll to forget all he knew
about it and keep num-" lest his
life be sacrificed in revenge for the de,
secreation of the cathedrals. Baker
took the advice, but still intended tc
secure the treasure be had buried.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31

The farmers of this country not only
feed the people of this country, but
produce 10 per cent, of our exports,
and yet the manufactory which turns
out few millions of dollars worth
of things, is regarded as of much more
importance by the tariff protectionists.
A newspaper clipping before US de-
signates the meanest woman on earth
as one who "shops''-looks, and buys
nothing-during the holiday rush.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31

Trinidad, Colo, December 26.-A
coal miner from north of Trinidad,
who was taken out of tho debris of the
Colorado and Southern freight wreck
north Of Trinidad last night and died
a short time later, said just before
he expired that there were fourteen
coal miners beside himself in the car
in which be was riding and which
was smashed to splinters. The ruins
of this car still remain under tons of
wreckage. The men in it must have
perished 1t is estimated now that
the number of dead will reach from
twenty-five to thirty. All of the men
in the wrecked car were going to
Trinidad to spend Christmas. They
all came from coal mines north of
this city.
Georgetown, December 26.-The
store Of Mr.. T. A. Blakely, at Green
Hill, on the Georgetown and Western
Railroad was broken into some time
during Christmas Eve night and two
safes blown open and robbed of about
$500 cash. The theft was undoubted-
ly the work of professional robbers and
efforts should be made to run them
down at any cost.
New York, December 26.-In a fire
which shot through five factories in the
river front district this morning three
fremen were killed, two were badly
injured and more than S400, 600 dam
age was done.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
HE rs sTILL HEsITATING.

Washington Dec. 25.-It was said
at the State department. today that the
president had reached no decision in
regard to the invitations of the powers
that he arbitrate the Venezuelan mat
ter. It is possible that his decision
will not be forthcoming for several
days. Correspondence is exchanged
daily between the State department
and the foreign Offices with reference
to the invitation.
Secretay Hay was at the White
House early today and held a briei
conference with the president on the
Venezuelan situation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
TAX RETURNS FOR 1908.
OFFICE OF
COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY.
SUMrER, S. c.. Dec. 5. 1902.


Notice is hereby given that I will attend,
in person or by deputy, at the following
places on the days indicated respectively,
for the purpose of receiving returns of
personal property and poll taxes for the
fiscal year commencing January 1st, 1908,
At Office, Sumter, s. c., at all other times
up to Feb. 10th, 1909, inclusive.
TindalPs store, Monday, Jan. 5th.
Privateer. Jenkins store, Tuesday, Jan.
9th.
Manchester, Geo. T. Geddings, Wednes-
day, Jan. 7th.
Wedgefeld, Thursday, Jan. 9Th.
Stateburg, Friday, Jan. 9th.
Hagood, Saturday. Jan. 10th.
Rembert, Monday, Jan. 18th.
Dalzeu, Tuesday, Jan. 18th.
Gordon's mill, Wednesday, Jan. 14th.
Mayesville, Thursday, Jan. 18th.
Shiloh, Friday, Jan. 18th.
Norwood's X Roads, Saturday, Jan. 18th.
Oswego, Monday, Jan. 18th.
The law requires that all persons owning
property or in anywise having charge Of
such property, either as agent, husband,
guardian, trustee, executor, administrator,
ETC., return the same under cath to the Audi
tor, who requests all persons to be prompt
in making their returns and save the SO
per cent. penalty which will be added to
the property valuation Of all persons who
fail to make returns within the time pre-
scribed by law.
Taxpayers return what they own on the
first day of January, 1903.
Assessors and taxpayers will enter the
first given name Of the taxpayer in full,
also make a separate return for each town
ship where the property is located and
also in each and every case the Number of
the school district must be given.
Every male citizen between the age Of
twenty-on and sixty years On the frstday
of January, 1908, except those incapable
of earning support from being manned
or from other causes, are deemed taxable
polls, and except Confederate soldiers so
years of age, on January 1st, 1903.
All returns must be made on or before
the Goth day of February, next. I cannot
take returns after that date and all returns
made after the Goth day of February, are
subject to penalty of so per cent.
j. DIGGS WILDER,
Auditor Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
Kodol DYSPEPSIA Cure

Digests all classes of food, tonessand
strengthens the stomach and digestive
organs. Cures dyspepsia, Indigestion,
stomach troubles, and makes rich red
blood, health and strength. Kodol 1ebuilds
wornout tissues, parifes, strengthens and
kinson, of w. Va, says have used a
number of bottles of Kodol and have
found it to be very effective and, indeed,
a powerful remedy for stomach ailments.
l recommend it to my friends. j. S.
Hughson & Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
c0NFEDERATE PEMsl Ms.

CONFEDERATE Veterans are here
by notified as to applications for Pension
for the next year. that The Pension
Commissioner, P. P. Gaillard, will
attend the Auditors Office every Satur-
day in January to prepare papers to
be passed On by the Pension Board,
which will meet the first Saturday in
February, 1903, after which date no
applications viii be received, and ap-
plicants for pension are earnestly re-
quested to meet the Commissioner in
January.
W. D. SCARBOROUGH,
Chairman Pension Board.
Dec. It.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31

Greenville, December 26. 1t was
learned here today that Art Craig, a
substantial farmer of Pickens County,
was found dead near the Keowee Riv-
er, in Pickens County, several nights
ago. Upon examination the attending
physicians said the deceased was
frozen to death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31

Hot Springs, Ark, Dec. M.-By
an explosion Of gas or gasoline this af-
ternoon in the cellar Of the Turf Ex-
change, a club house and pool room
operated by Chambers & Walker, the
building was badly damaged and
thirty persons were injured, sixteen of
them being in serious condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
Barred PlYMauTR ROCKS.

A FEW fine Barred Plymouth Rock
Cockerels are offered for sale at rea-
sonable prices. They are from the
best strains and are large we'll marked
birds.
Eggs for sale in season. The supply
will be limited and orders will be filed
: q. G. osTEEN,
Dec. 3-tf. Sumter, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31

The latest in fine stationery just re-
ceived and placed on sale at II. G..
Osteen & Co.'S book store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31
If you feel i'll and need pill
Why not purchase the best?
DeWitt's Early Risers
Ara li+tln s11rnrisars

Are little Snrprlsefs,
Take one-they do the rest.
". Il. Howell, Houston, Tex, writes
have used Little Early Riser Pills in my
family for constipation, sick headache
etc. To their use am indebted for The
health of my family. j S Hughson d CO
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-31

Dec 10
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-06
Municipal Milk Supply.

The latest effort of the Battersea
borough council, England, for the
benefit of It's ratepayers is the es-
Establishment of an institution for the
supply of sterilized humanized milk
f0rx. feedeing infants. The milk is
supplied in stoppered bottles, each
containing one meal. suited to the age
OF the chila, and the days hotties
six seven or nine--are fitted into
wife baskets conveniently shaped for
carrying. Battersea, like many other
working class communities, suffers
from a high mortality rate of children
under the age of year, large pro
portion of the deaths being un.
doubtedly due to ignorance on the
part of mothers as to the proper feed.
ing of children when deprived of their
natural sustenance. Now parents can
procure the proper amount OF food
for their children at cost OF 81
cents for the full weekly supply.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-06

iy recommended for an important posi-
ton in the new organization. He had
the Endorsement of labor leaders, of
judges of the courts and of members
of both houses of congress. The only
regret felt by those who read the
words of commentator in the in
dorsements was that a still higher
post was not open for so singularly
meritorious parsonage.
His appointment was accordingly
agreed upon. But as soon as his
name went on flood of protests came
in, alleging that the man was an ex-
convict, and wholly unworthy of the
place.
Secretary Lamar was much exercis-
ed about the matter and asked Col
Wright what he thought of doing.
Il purpose" was the answer, ito
dismiss the man at once, and then give
to the press in the afternoon the
names of all the persons who have in
dorsed him for this place"
do you dare do that?" questioned
the secretary of the interior
be buncoed into appointing ex-convicts
to Office and having the persons who
Endorsed them escape"
On the list issued to the press ap-
peared the very judge who had tried
this man. 1t also became known that
the man was then under indictment on
another charge.
The day after the publication of the
list OF indorsers a congressman was
appealing urgently for an appointment
OF a friend when Mr.. Cleveland, with
the utmost seriousness, remarked: az
suppose if your friend should go
wrong you would be perfectly willing
to have your name printed in con-
nection with what you are saying to
me today. One of the new rules of
this administration, you know, is that
when Federal appointee goes to the
bad we give out to the press COM
plete list of those who indorsed him."
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-06
How to Hold Up a Skirt.

How few women ever attain the
faculty of holding up the skirts on
rainy days with ease and daintiness.
Although it is the rule to wear
fiounced underskirts that almost
touch the ground, petticoats that
reach only to the top of high boots
have .-..nerto been the rule; and on
rainy days these are still reverted to.
When out walking, the clever woman
arranges her skirts, and then, with
one hand, or perhaps two, she lightly
lifts 1t so that it falls evenly all
round This is where the knack
comes in, says a writer in the Louis
vile Post. To hold up a skirt on
one side and let it sweep the ground
on the other is very natural, but 1t is
not good taste, and when it falls even
ly all round, and the frills of the
Detticoat are almost, If not quite,
~tsible, the effect is dainty in the ex-
IRENE.
One of the things that is taught at
a school in New York is how to hold
Up the skirt gracefully.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-06

thrown about them Gordon through
which the Chinese owners, Tuning
and savage, are unable to break. In
the end the girls are sent back to
China. The missionaries are forced to
steal these girls and are justified in
doing SO. The authorities are ready to
assist them. While persuasion would
be lost on the moral lepers who claim
title to the poor victims, they are sus-
ceptible to show of force and have
greatly uplifted by kick or whack
over the head. If the law is invoked
the Chinese are able to hire shrewd
lawyers and themselves manufacture
any evidence needed, and to hide the
slave where no court process can
reach her Thus the only method is
to kidnap the slave. 1t is not legal,
it is not seemly, perhaps, but it is
effective
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-06
THE sAPiiNc.

When l was hut sprig of May,
With wonder to command,
Above all else loved most well
What none could understand;
And dear were things far off, far on,
but nothing near at hand.
o, now it was the sunset isle
Beyond the weather vane;
And now it was the chime | heard
From belfry towers of Spain;
But never yet the little leaf that
tapped my window pane.
ueigh-ho, the wistful things unseen
That reach, as did then.
TO guess and wear the heart Of youth
With eager why and when!
and never eye takes heed of them in
all the world of men.
Joseph Preston Peabody in Har-
,er's.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-06
CLAY AND BENTON,
And Their Purchase of Puppies IN
Washinqton.

Sixty or more years ago Joshua r.
Giddings told the following stories re-
lating to two eminent statesmen:-
Clay, as is well known, was a great
favorite with young boys, and many
of the newsboys and bootElacks in
Washington were on intimate terms
with him. He was one day approach
ed by young lad carrying a heavy
covered basket What have you
there, Jimmie he asked Puppies"
he replied; three of them, and l want
to sell you one. You can have your
pick of 'em for one dollar 81 think
Mrs. Clay would like that spotted
fellow" Clay replied What are
their politics?" The boy was aware
of his political belief, and promptly
replied, They are good wings, and
their mother is, too" well, here is
dollar; take him to Mrs. Clay and
tell her to give you good dianor."
about the puppies politics." Benton
were walking down the same street
discussing as usual the specie ques-
ton" Say, Tom," says Clay, there
is boy coming who will ask you to
buy young dog. Whether you pur-
chase or not, be sure and ask him
about the puppies politics" Benton
said to the boy. 81 guess Tat my
girl Jessie does need a puppy, or
thinks that she does, hut wish to be
careful about buying, What politics
have the two young dogs?" The lad
was also aware of the political belief
of Benton, and assured him that they
were good democrats.
What! What" says Clay; "you
told me that they were wings"
They were then" says Jimmie, "but |
now they have their eyes opened"
Benton was so pleased with the |
boys reply that he gave him an extra !
dollar. and an order on Jessie for a !
good dinner.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-06
PALIhopE oE The ROBINS.

Rest is the gift of autumn, a goodly
gift is rest:
Sweet is song, hut after song silence
is the best:
And robins, need you waken now the
old unrest Of song?
listen but the moment: for the
silence will be long.
o doubtful spiritual, echo of spring,
in air or in my breast,
The robins carolling under breath the
last last song and besti
Is this the ambrosial lower of green
that to the lyric fire
Resounded, overmastered with the
myriad flutes of desire?
Now in the autumnal thicket the fao-
ing memories cling,
Phantom of frolic, whisper of April,
listen, the robins sing
Catch the rain and ruin of gold in a
falling last half-song,
My russell breasts of memory. for the
silence will be long.
Sing, for the forward eyes of April
looked to this at last:
Hush, for backward face is autumr,,
and her heart the past:
Hush, for the leaves are weeping,
breathless beautiful fire
And hush not yet, o hush not yet,
April hearts desire.
Joseph Russell Taylor in Scrib-
ner's.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-06

forth by DR.. Barney before his alleged
discovery is adopted or even given
credence by the medical profession.
In the early stages Of consumption the
outdoor life, such as boating, sailing.
horseback riding or anything which
will give the patient free air and sur-
shine, is the best remedy ever discov-
cred, In my opinion"
DR.. John s. Fulton, secretary of the
Maryland state board of health, said:
Even If DR.. Barney could, as he
claims, fill the lungs with gases they
would still not be in contact with the
tuberculosis germs. Two routes are
supposed to be practicable to reach
the actual seat of the disease; one is
by the respiratory organs and the
other by the circulation. Both fnhala-
tion and intravenous injections have
Leen worked to death in the effort to
cure consumption. Germs are fairly
well isolated from the reach of any
chemical preparation. Furthermore,
any germicide powerful enough to de-
stroy the germs, could they be reach
ed, would also destroy the life of the
patient, | think. DR.. Barney may be
entirely sincere in his convictions, but
be has a cure he wants to see succeed
and that has probably biased his judg-
ment"
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-06
What One Woman Observes.

To be contented you must be gooo
friends with yourself.
To be born without humor one
loses two-thirds of life's enjoyment.
Women with double chins are apt
to be exacting in love affairs.
The man who is bravest in words
is often weakest in action.
The womanly woman Is born--not
made She is not only good, but good
for something.
A woman is proud to see come back
to her side the man whom she has
left perfectly free.
If you are fond of woman, tell
her so; it cannot hurt you, and it
will make her much happier, says the
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Women are more ambitious in love
then men; not only do they wed the
heart, but they must share the
thoughts as well.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1902-11-06
KIDNAPPING CHINESE GIRLS

Tacoma Daily Ledger-The other
day at Butte a mysterious woman ap-
peal ed and succeeded in Kidnapping
the alleged wife of wealthy China
man. The woman has turned up in
San Francisco and the girl she took
captive is safe in one of the missions
there. The woman is identified with
mission work in the Chinese quarter
1t is hard and dangerous work, ac-
complished against the threats of the
highbinders, and often at peril of life
The woman who went as far as Butte
to perform an errand of mercy de
serves credit for good intent and for
courage as we'll
Work of this character is little I'M
derstood and often grossly misunder-
stood. The so-called missionaries al
lotted to the Chinese district try to
appeal to the better natures of the
orientals. AS rule they find there is
no better nature to which to appeal
The so-called convert is almost in
made more dangerous because of the
acquired familiary with the English
language. He goes to Sunday school
to be educated in this language so as
to get into contact with the teacher,
the hem of whose garment he is not
fit to touch. When the police raid a
game of fan tan or an opium den, they
are sure to find among the inmates
some who volubly explain "Me Sunday
school boy and who are panied to
ascertain that the police are not i'm
pressed.
The real task Of the mission work
ers, and about all of a practical ma
ture they can do is to rescue the slave
girls from the men who have pur-
chased these chattels, The girls are
Slad to be rescued although at first
hey suroTe themselves taken into
''ew serfGcm. They are given shelter
AID food. and best Of all. there is