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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27
sOBTRERNs FREIGHT OFFICE.
TO Be Moved From Washington, D
c., TO Atlanta, Ga.

Washington, August 23.-It was an
nounced officially today that the gen.
eral freight department OF the South.
ern Railway, including the Offices of
E. A. Nidel, general freight agent,
and Of Lincoln Green, assistant freight
agent, and their respective clerical
forces, would be transferred from this
city to Atlanta, Ga. The department
will be moved during September and
will be open for business at Atlanta by
October l. Mr.. Green has jlst re-
Sarned to Washington from Atlanta,
where he engaged quarters for the
freight department of the Southern
system and made all arrangements for
the change. The transfer, Mr.. Green
explained, was deemed advisable by
the officials of the Southern for the
reason that. Atlanta is the most CEN
tral point of the freight system and
the location of the freight department
in that city will facilitate greatly the
work of the Office.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27
AMERICAS IGNORANT VOTE.
The Amount is Increased in the
North by immigrants and in The
South by The Negroes.

Washington, Aug. 25.-The census
Office today issued a preliminary report
on illiteracy among men of voting age
in city and country districts in the
census year 1900. The report includes
under the term silliterate'' those who
can neither read nor write and also
small number who can read but cannot
write. In the United States as
whole, excluding Alaska and Hawaii,
the male population at least q years
of age and living in cities having at
least %, 600 inhabitants was 1855, GA,
of whom 339, 223, or 6 per cent. were
reported as ''illiterate. - In the rest
of the couEtry the number of men OF
voting age was Is, 248, $50, Of whom
!, 949, 247, or 13 per cent. were report
ed as illiterate. These figures indi-
cate that illiteracy among adult males
is less than half as prevalent in the
large cities as it is the rest Of the
United States. The difference, the re-
port says, is due largely to the tact
that the urban population of the coun-
trv is massed in the northern and
western States and illiteracy is less fre-
ouent here than in other parts OF the
country.
The report says:
GAS the difference between the large
cities and the rest of the country IN
the northern States is affected by the
presence in the. cities of large numbers
of illiterate immigrants, so IN the
southern States the same difference
may be affected by the presence OF the
negro population.
I" "Anong the native whites the
differences between the population Of
large cities in the north and IN the
south in the matter of illlteracy are
comparatively slight, but in the
smaller cities and rural districts OF the
south considerable per cent. Of the
adult population have not acquired
the elements of book education.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27
The WAR At PANAMA.
A Colombia Gunboat Captured by
the Insurgents. It Was a
Rich Haul.

Kingston, Ja., Aug. 24.-Details of
the capture of the Colombian govern
ment gunboat Boyaca by the insurgents
outside of Panama, have reached here.
The Boyaca was captured Aug. | by
the insurgent gunboat Padilla after a
short and unequal fight. She had on
board at the time nearly 300 soldiers
under the command of Gems. Ferero
and Enao, who were to enforce Morales
Berti at Aqua Dulce. The Boyaca
also carried several colonies, a supply
of ammunition and a considerable sum
Of money. An American gunner name
Rose, who was serving On board the
Boyaca, declined to sail on her on her
last and fatal exobdition. Flying the
insurgent flag the Boyaca is now
guarding the entrance to the Panama
harbor, presumably with the intent tlon
of preventing steamers or other yes
sells from bringing government reen-
forcements to Panama.
Nothing definite is known on the
isthmus of the situation Of the govern
ment. Gen. Morales Berti at2Agua
Dulce, but many persons believe that
The general, after withstanding a siege
of several days, during which his
forces were subjected, chiefly at night,
to severe artillery fire from the in
surgents, perceived the hopelessness of
receiving reenforcements and supplies
from Panama and was forced to sur
render his troops to the insurgents.
The insurgent forces in the Aqua
Ducle district are said to number be-
tween 1900 and 8, 600 men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27
PRICE OF COAL GOING up.
MARK HANNA SAYS HE CAN
NOT STOP THE STRIKE.

Bufao, N. Y, August 24.-United
in Buffalo today from Niagara Falls
For the first time Senator Hanna
stated the abandonment finally of all
efforts to end the coal strike. He said
it sorrowfully, for he believes the
operators should meet the miners in
arbitration. :
"I have exhausted my efforts, +" said
Senator Hanna. g [ have done all in
my power and can do no more. I will
make no further attempt, for it would
be useless -
He said there was no chance of arbi-
tration so long as only one side, the
miners, were willing to arbitrate. He
gave it as his opinion that the. miners
will not give in so long as they are
able to fight.
"It will not be a short fight, ;"
said he. "It will be prolonged, and
such prolongation will mean not
only shadsbips for the miners and the
women and children dependent on
them, but it will have its effect on
the American people. The longer this
struggle continues the greater will be
the increase in the price of coal !"
He said he considered the refusal Of
the operators to arbitrate as final.
st talked with Mr.. Morgan before
he went to Europe" said the Senator,
esand before the strike was fully under
way. He deplored the situation, but
would take no active part toward a
settlement. His attitude, in my opln-
ion. is unchanped.'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27
1 TELEGRAPH COMBINE.
Report That Western Union and
Postal May Merge.

New York, Aug. 22.-Friends of the
Western Union Telegraph Company
are limiting at surprises, which they
intimate are in store for the market
enemies of the property. There is a
large short interest in Western Union.
One thing that the holders of the
stock urge is the possibility of consol-
idation Of the Western Union and Pos
tai Telegraph Companies into single
corporation, an authority close to a
Western Union director saying that
the economies through such combina-
tion would extend to savings OF many
millions of dollars per annum. In
New York city alone, according to this
same authority, there would be avail
BILE economies of 5000, 600 yearly.
$50 long as John W. Mackay was
aliye,'' said this same Official spokes-
man "talk of consolidation was out OF
the question. But his successors, we
opine, will take broad business view.
They are free from personal prejudice.
Their aim will be to command the best
possible net income: and l look Tor
results that will be profitable, all
around. By combination, DIVIDENDS OF
from to 10 per cent could be paid at
once by the consolidated company.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27

Manila, Aug .24.-Ten members OF
the native constabulary were ambush,
ed last Tuesday at a point near Magda-
len in the province of Sersogon,
Luzno, by band Of 60 Ladrones:
The latter were armed with rifles ano
bolos, and a desperate fight at close
range took place. One member of the
constitabulary was killed, two were
wounded, and three were captured.
Seventy constat alury have taken the
field in pursuit of the Ladrones.
Augusta, Ca, August 23.-The An.
gusta Chronicle was TODAY placed IN
the hands of a receiver at the instance
of creditors. E. B. Hook, president
of the company, was appointed receiv,
er and will continue the publication OF
the paper as usual pending the reol-
ganization of the papers affairs.
Washington, Aug. 23.-Attorney
General Knox returned to the city to-
day from his vacation, spent princi-
pslly in Atlantic City. He will remain,
however, only until Monday, when he
will leave for New York, preparatory
to sailing for Paris next Wednesday
on the Oceanic. He had hoped that
this trip to France might be avoided,
but Mr.. Russell, who is now there
investigating the Panama canal ques;
tion for this government, has caoleo
Mr.. Knox that there are some features
of the case that in his opinion should
receive the attorney generals personal
attention. AS to what these matters
are Mr.. Knox has no information.
Richmond, Va, Aug. 24.-Early this
moning j. D. Wilson, we'll known
young man, shot and killed his friend,
G. z. Apperson The families of the
two occupied the same house. Ap-
persons family was away and Apperson
had changed his sleeping room. Will
son hearing noise in the room pro-
ceeded to investigate. Seeing ormt
which in the dark be supposed to be
that of burglar he challenged and
receiving no answer fred with the
result above.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27

Much alarm is expressed in Texas
about prairie dogs, which are growing
steadily and rapidly more numerous.
DR.. G.. Hart Merriam, of the Govern
ment Bureau of Mammals and Birds,
says that there is in Texas one colony
of the little rodents which occupies
continuously an area Of about 25.000
square miles, the territory thus cover
ed measuring $50 miles one way by
over 100 miles the other. The number
os prairie dogs in this community
alone must be at least 400, 600, 00G, and
elsewhere colonies twenty to thirty
miles IN length arAnot rare.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27
The Manchester Cloth Market.

Manchester, Aug. 24.-The cloth
market last week was dull and bust
ness was meager. This condition was
attributed to a certain extent to the
approximate exhaustion of orders at
current prices, and the absence of new
orders on the same basis points to
increased distrust of the maintenance
of the present range. Considerable
business is waiting for easier terms
than sellers are in q position to &C
cept. The late weakness of cotton has
strengthened the position of buyers.
There were a few transactions last
week in bleaching cottons and various
classes of grays to India. There was
occasional trade with China at low
rates and rather more was done with
South America.
Yarns were slack and business was
principally of retail character.
Now is the paper hat season. Nice
assortment material at Fl. G. Osteen
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27

The latest in nne stationery just re-
ceived and placed on sale at &. G..
Osteen & Co.'S book store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27

Now is the paper hat season. Nice
assortment material at II. G. Osteen
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-27

! These figures are given for what
they are worn. It may be added, how
ever, that they we're prepared by one
who made remarkably accurate fore
cast ofathe result of the Senatorial and
.Gubernatorial campaign in 1885,
News and Courier.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
TOOK THE HINT.
Friend Told Him to Change His Food

Once in while one can serve a
by little food advice. This is worth
while. Very thankful was to friend
for his advice when he told be about
Grape Nuts Breakfast food at the time
was suffering. My stomach trouble
originally came from neglect of colds
which caused catarrh OF the stomach,
then followed misery from dyspepsia,
headache, loss of vitality and flesh.
Last August, a friend in discussing
my health said If would change my
food ard take Grape Nuts instead of
any other food or medicine for one week
he would guarantee that l would be
greatly improved and feel like a new
man.
He was SO positive that I concluded
to try it and, as said, l am exceeding
ly thankful to him. In a weeks time
lost the heavy, dead feeling In my head.
nausea had ceased and the action of my
general system had greatly improved.
II nave stuck fast to Grape Nuts.
Now weigh nine pounds more and am
steadily improving. Grape Nuts has a
most exhilarating effect on the system
and makes one feel bright and alive. as
tho they were we'll nourlshed as a
healthy man should be.
"The price of Grape-Nuts Is within
reach Of all. but consider 1t worth it's
weight In gold" John Haywood, 1891
Aspen street, Philadelphia, Pa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
PERSONAL MENTION
DR.. F. P. Lierle spent the day in La

DIR. +. p. Lierle spent the day in La
Noble.
Mr.. S. C. Blake went to Oskaloosa
Monday evening, where he remained
today looking after business matters.
Mrs. Helen Drubke left this morning
for Owatonna, Mimi, where she will re-
main for a few weeks visit with rela-
tives.
Mrs Jacob Baum of Norfolk. Neb..
and little son Edwin are visiting at the
horne OF the formers sister, Mrs. 2. A.
stern.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thad L. Hall returned
Monday evening from Montour. where
they have been for brief visit with
friends.
Mr. George Pruden of Iowa Falls,
was in the city this morning. en- route
to Nevada, where he will remain for a
short say on business.
Mr. Fred Graves, of Gilman, was in
the city Monday afternoon, being on his
way to Montour, where he will remain
for brief visit with friends.
Veteran John F. Potter, of the Sol
diers' Home left this morning for
short furlough with his family.
Mr.. A. w. Head left this morning
for Hallock, Mimi. where he will re
main for short stay on business. He
was accompanied by Mr.. George
Strong.
Mrs. Cora Wilbur Marsh and son
Raymond arrived in the city yesterday
for short visit at the home of the
formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E.
Wilbur.
Mrs. Lora A. Bennett and niece, Miss
Lora Wood, returned Monday evening
from Clinton, where they have been for
formers sister-in-la Mrs. W. c..
Armstrong.
Mr. A. d. Stahl, of Northwood, &C
companied by his nieces, Misses Ethel
and Agnes Adams. also of Northwood,
spent the day in the city. Mr.. Stahl
and the Misses Adams are visiting at
Iiscomb at the home of the latter's
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. David
Adams.
Mrs. Catherine Peck, of Watertown,
S. d. who has been in the city three
weeks visiting her sister, Mrs. A. T..
Woodwork. at the home of the latter's
daughter, Mrs. HI. G. Brintnall, left this
morning for Mankato, Mimi, where
she will remain for an indefinite visit
with daughter.
Miss Aimee Hodge, of Carroll, who
has been in the city few days as tho
guest of her friend, Miss Edna Stone,
returned Monday evening to her home.
Mrs. Sarah Haines and Mrs Lydia
Keck, of Eldora, returned to their
homes this morning after a few days
visit in the city at the home of the for
mer's daughter, Mrs. S. Skogsberg, POI
Arson street
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
CELEBRATE ST. PATRlcKs DAY
Entire Nous Club Enjoys an Afternoon
In True Irish STYLE,

The Entire Nous Club was enter
tanned Monday afternoon at the home
of Mrs. A. Janney. where the club en-
ioyed an afternoon with ST. Patrick, in
honor of the anniversary of the banish-
ment of the snakes from Ireland. The
rooms We're tastily decorated with
American and Irish flags, with bows of
green everywhere. Mrs. ID. w. Marston
read paper on "St. Patrick and at
the conclusion of the Informal program
an Irish luncheon was served. The ta-
bile decorations Were of green and
white and the refreshments were of the
same colors. Souvenirs in the shape Of
tiny clay pipes, tied with bows of green.
were given as souvenirs. Mrs. Marston
assisted Mrs. Janney in serving. After
lunch the time was spent with musiu
and the singing of Irish songs and
Scotch ballads.
The guests of the club were Mrs
Margaret Acllert and Mrs. Fred Mitch.
EN-, the latter of Denver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
A ST. PATRlck's BALL.
Catholic Forestsrs Give a Successful
Dance at FinkIe's Hall.

Catholic Forestsrs Give Successful
Dance at Finkle's Hall.
The Catholic Order of Foresters gave
a st. Patricks day ball Monday even
ing at Finkles Hall which was largely
attended and most enjoyable-so sue
cessful, in fact, that another ball has
been arranged for Easter. There were
present 125 couples and a program of
twenty-seyen dances was given. The
grand march was led by Mr.. John Pink
and Miss Minnie Byrnes. Music was
furnished by the Parr Harp Orchestra.
The hall was profusely decorated in
honor of the occasion, among the deco
rations being forty-five American and
eighteen Irish flags. Frappe was served
during the entire evening.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
To Portland, Ore, Without Change.

On April 1 next the Iowa Central
railway will start tourist sleeping car
from Abba. Iowa, at 6 o'clock a. M.
running via Albert Lea and st. Paul
for Portland, Ore, without change of
cars, arriving at Portland at 7:45 p. m.
on April 4. Car will be equipped with
all the conveniences and porter to at
tend to wants of passengers. The very
low rate of one-w way and roundtrip
fare should induce a large party for
the trip from points on the Iowa Cen
trail between Abba and Albert Lea For
further information and reservations in
the car address George S. Batty, G. p.
& Il. A, Marshalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
Settlers, Low Rates West.

Via the Northwestern line. Colonist
one-way tickets at very low rates every
day during March and April to Colora-
do, Utah, Montana, Nevada, Idaho, Or
egon, Washington, California, Victoria,
Vancouver, New Westminster, Nelson.
Rossland and other points In kootenay
district. Also special round trip home
seekers tickets on first and third Tues
days in March, April and May.
For full particulars apply to agents
Chicago & Northwestern railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
Could Not Breathe.

Coughs. colds. Group, grippe. bron-
chitis, throat and lung troubles quickly
cured by One Minute Cough Cure.
Draws out the Inflammation and re-
moves the cause of the disease. Abso-
lutely safe. Acts at once. Justice Of
the Peace j. G. Hood, Crosby. Miss:
my wife could not get her breath and
was relieved by the first dose. 1t has
long been a benefit to all my family.
Geo. P. Powers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
Practically STARVING.

"a few bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure cured my wife of chronic case
CT stomach trouble says ]. r. Holly,
real estate, insurance and loan agent,
of Macomb. Ill., Before using Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure she could not eat with
out intense suffering" You don't have
to diet. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure viii al
ways digest what you eat. Geo. p.
Powers
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
MARsHALLTowN MARKETS.
Quotations on Staple Products Having
q Market in MarshaIItown.

Quotations on staple PRODUCTS Having
Market in Marshaitown.
The following prices quoted are as
nearly correct as it is possible to obtain
from Marshalltown dealers. The quo
tations are for prices paid by dealers.
corrected Tuesday afternoon:
CORN.
The Glucose Sugar Refining Com
pany will pay 521s cents for old No. 3
corn or better and 521a cents for sound.
dry new corn of 10 pounds.
Receipts today, 800.
LIVE STOCK.
Britain & Co. are paying the follow
ing prices for hogs in wagon load lots:
Selected light. 100 to 200 pounds.
$780,
Selected medium. 200 to 2so pounds
$50.
Selected heavy. over 23o pounds,
$50.
Stays and piggy sows graded ac-
cording to quality after reduction.
Rough includes thin old sows. milky
bellies and hogs unfit for packing.
Premium hogs must be smooth and
fairly we'll fatted.
All hogs are subject to government
inspection.
POULTRY, EGGS AND BUTTER.
Armour & Co. are paying the follow
ing prices to farmers for different var.
ieties Of poultry, eggs and butter:
Hens-S cents Per pound.
Old cocks-4 cents per pound.
Stags-4 cents.
Old toms-6l. cents.
Hen turkeys-9 cents.
Young gobblers-7 cents.
Guineas-1.50 per dozen.
Ducks-6 cents.
Geese--6 cents.
Eggs-11 cents, case count.
Butter, packing stock-1S cents.
Swift & Co. quote the following
prices to farmers Tor poultry. eggs and
butter:
Hens and pullets-Per pound Z
cents.
Young roosters-Per pound cents.
Old roosters-Per pound cents.
No. hen turkeys-Per pound 10h
cents.
No. / tom turkeys-Per pound 10
cents.
Old tom turkeys-Per pound tx
cents.
Gull turkeys-Per pound cents.
Ducks (far, full feathered)
pound 61s cents.
Geese-5a cents.
Guineas-Each 10 cents.
Butter-Packing stock. 10 cents.
Eggs-Fresh II cents, case count
PROVISIONS.
Marshalltown grocers quote the fol.
lowing prices for country produce:
New potatoes-1.00 per bushel IL
trade.
Butter-2o cents in trade.
Eggs-11 cents. subject to inspec-
ton, in trade.
POULTRY AND PROVISIONS.
Butchers, commission and cold stor-
age houses are paying the following
ash prices:
Eggs-Fresh. II cents. case count.
Butter-Packing stock, IS cents.
HIDES, WOOL AND TALLOw.
II. Willard. Son & Co. are paying
the following prices:
No. green hides-6 cents.
No. green hides cents.
Pelts-30060 cents.
Horse hides-1.b0@2.25.
Medium wool-12@13 cents.
Fine wool-9@11 cents.
Tallow-.No. Ii cents.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
Chronic Diarrhoea.

Mr.. G. B. Wingf1eld. of Fair Play,
Mo-, who suffered from chronic dysen-
terry for thirty-flve years, says Cham
berIain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy did him more good than any
other medicine he had ever used. For
sala by druggists,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-03-18
DR.. Mairs. osteopathy.
Dr. Mighell. surgeon and physician.

| Sponge cups and sponges at Lleblgs s.
Eyes scientifically fitted at Paley &
Phelps.
| New novelty shirt waist sets at the
Hawkeye.
| Take your laundry to Flitton. 1t
will suit you.
Canned goods of all kinds at Olson's,
l121 West Main.
The prettiest patterns in linoleum In
| the city you will find at Cards.
Liberty satin, polka dot neck ribbons,
just the thing. at the Hawkeye.
Lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and
radishes at Reynolds e Sheldon's.
Call at 40 East State street and see
our fine display of millinery. nj. Mid
dlekauff.
Dried fruits, all kinds and cheapest
price A large prune for cents pound
at Culley's.
Special tomorrow. seersucker and
check ginghams for cents yard. Lee
& Benedict.
Mems summer weight wool under
wear. worth SIPS to close at IS cents.
Bannatyne s. Lay.
President Marvin Hughitt, of the
Chicago & Northwestern, passed thru
the city yesterday on a special Ell route
west over the line on an inspection
trip.
Visit the Wan Drea Sisters. palmists.
Complete life reading, 20 cents. Past,
present and future, 20 cents. Finkle
building, los East State street, from
ESQ a. M to $50 p. m.
Miss Ollie Hoffine returned yesterday
from Chicago, where she has been since
last fall as student at the Chicago
University. Miss Hoffine will remain
home during the spring vacation of two
weeks.
Frank kimes was brought to the city
Monday night from Bangor and was
committed to jail to await the action
of the grand jury. Hines was bound
over by Justice j. T. Carter, on a
charge of burglary, having entered a
Bangor residence and taken goods
therefrom. Kimes is typical hobo and
a stranger in this vicinity.
Traincaller Charles DEUEL., who has
been off duty at the union station for
the past week because of a threatened
attack of pneumonia, resumed his
work this morning. Mr.. Deuell's value
to the railroad companies has been
noticeable since his absence, as several
passenger, used to depending upon
trains being called before their de-
parture, have missed them entirely,
not realizing that thru circumstances
they had been placed on their own re-
sponsibility and We're expected to as
certain the desired information them
selves
Dewitt Dean, of 800 North Sixth
street, is confined to his home suffering
from the effects of an accident that oc-
CURED while trying to break a colt Mr..
Dean was driving the animal to cart
when passing rig caught one of the
cart wheels. overturning it. Mr.. Dean
was thrown out and fell In such a man.
ner as to sustain fracture OF the left
arm. both the radius and ulna being
broken. The horse kicked him at the
same time, cutting a very bad cash
over the right eye. necessitating the
taking of seven stitches to close the
wound. He was otherwise badly
bruised
Alexandria kid gloves for Easter at
-.