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bloodshed, pillage and murder.

bioodshed, pillage and murder.
After some sharp personal colloquy
in which the Indiana and South Caro-
lima senators ridiculed each other, Mr..
Beveridge proceeded to relate an Incl
dent of the burning of a village and
said that upon Investigation it proved
that it was the act of the insurgents,
his purpose being to disprove some
reports against the American soldiers.
Mr.. Tillman was on his feet again
and asked Mr.. Beveridge: "From
whom do we get the statements? In
surgents or rebels, or whatever they
are did all this burning. 20
"The American sauthorities,' re-
piled Mr.. Beveridge.
And is it customary" inquired
Mr.. Tillman, "to determine case
from ex parte statements?"
why does the senator always in
sist," retorted Mr.. Beveridge, "that
any authority which comes from an
American source is falsehood. While
everything that comes from the enemy
is the truth?''
For the same reason,'' replied the
South Carolina senator, "that in my
own State when it's capital was burned
in 1865 there was an infamo1s asser-
tion that we burned it when every
body knows we did not do it.
Now, Mr.. President. said Mr..
Beveridge, laughingly, "we are back
again on ancient history, which ]. de-
cline to discuss.
After some further discussion the
senate went into executive session and
soon after adjourned.
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Bishopville Man Seriously kicked by a
Horse.

sMr. James R. DuRant. of Bishop
vile, was kicked in the forehead by q
horse yesterday afternoon and his
skull was fractured The accident
happened about two miles from the
city, and when brought to Florence
Mr. DuRant's condition was very
serious. Drs. Evans and King were
called and did what they could for the
wounded man. In an hour or two he
had recovered sufficiently to be able
to travel and went 10 Bishopville on
the evening train. 1t was serious
accident. Some thought Mr. Durant
was fatally hurt.-Florence Times,
Jan. 80.
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SUED DEAD MAN.

Onawa, Ia, Jan. 3o.-Mary Chris
tiansen has secured verdict for Sc,
600 in her breach Of promise suit
against dead man. She sued the es-
tate of Frank Crum, who died last
summer, for $1,000, claiming he had
postponed the date of their marriage
and finally died before the new date
arrived without marrying her. 1t
was conclusively that he intended to
marry her and the suit was begun
as the best legal way to recover a por-
tion of the property left by him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-05
THE OBSTACLE TO REORGANIZATION
A Statement of What has Been Attempt
ed in the Way Of Reyiving the coun-
ty Alliance.
Goodwill. S. c., Jan. %, 1902.

SOOOW41l, S.s ce1A1' --0' AOO--'
Mr.. Editor: The inclosed letter was
received by me on January 23rd, hav-
ing been addressed to me at Sumter,
care Mr.. Nash, Clerk Of Court, where
it was overlooked. It explains the
position of the reorganization commit
tee of the State Alliance in regard to
the resolutions of Sumter county
farmers held in the Court House early
in October, and will be glad if you
will publish it in full.
I desire to say further that have
made several efforts to secure the at
tendance of Mr.. j. G. Wilborn at a
meeting of our farmers that he might
meet the objections or prejduice
against his occupying the position OF
reorganizer while candidate for
State Office. So far without success.
In his last letter he stated that his
engagements for January land | think
be said February also) would prevent
his making an appointment to come
to Sumter. In reply [ urged
him to make the earliest
possible date. I did not try to
secure the attendance Of Mr.. Efrd or
Mr. Elder, because SO far as l can
learn there is no objection to them as
they are merely legislators, and not
aspirants for State or Congressional
honors, and could not be charged
outside their respective counties with
using the alliance for electioneering
purposes.
I regret to say that the only way by
which could undertake the reorgani-
zation of the alliance in Sumter Coun-
ty having failed, and not having time
to canvass the county, I will not
make any further efforts. I would like
to see the farmers of Snmter County
organized for mutual good, and will
gladly aid in such a move, but it will
have to be unohcially, for [ have not
the time to properly FIJI an official po-
sition.
7 trust that nothing 1 have written
will be construed into fight on
either of the gentlemen named above.
for it is not so intended by me. I
have merely tried to place the facts
before the public, and especially the
gentlemen whose resolutions trans
mitted to the State Alliance reorgani-
zation committee. Respectfully,
E. ". Dabbs.
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SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORY.
Entertainment by chlquola Club and Col.
Dargan's Lecture.

The entertainment given in the opera
house last Thursday evening by the
Chiquola Club was handicapped by the
disagreeable weather and the audi
ence was not nearly so large as the
real worth Of the entertainment merit
ed nor as large as it would have been
under favorable weather conditions.
The programme was well arranged
TO carry out the central idea of the
entertainment-the awakening Of an
interest in South Carolina history by
giving in song and story few of the
dramatic incidents that stand out IN
the history Of our State like beacon
lights to attract the attention of all
who have eyes to see. The musical
numbers both vocal and instrumental,
we're cleverly executed by the Misses
Dargan and there have been heard no
criticisms save in praise.
AS enjoyable, however, as were these
features of the entertainment, the
chief interest and most valuable and
instructive part of the programme was
the brief lecture by Col. John j..
Dargan on South Carolina history
and the deplcrable lack of interest now
and heretofore displayed in it by our
people, a lack OF interest that has
resulted in an unpardonable ignorance
Of history that is as honorable, as
dramatic as glorious and as potent IN
Shaping the destinies of the American
people as that of any other State IN
The union and exceeds in influence
and interest the history Of a majority
Of our sister States. This neglect by
South Carolinians has not only suffer-
ed the names OF great CaroliRlans and
the great deeds they wrought to all
but fade from recollection, but they
have been crowded out of their right
full place IN history by lesser men who
occupied obscure places on the stage
Of action while the men We now
neglect and forget filed the public
eye and shaped policies upon which
the foundation stones Of our govern
ment were firmly laid, or led armies
and won great battles.
The teaching of inaccurate, even
grossly false, history in our public
schools was touched upon with sure
hand and q few Of the many incorrect
statements made in some of the school
books, miscalled histories, were point
ed out and the inaccuracies exposed.
He also spoke of the many prominent
men in various walks Of life OF whom
Sumter county was the birth place,
men who are more highly esteemed,
and better known in foreign countries
than in their native State and coun-
ty. This portion of the lecture was
particularly interesting and valuable,
and it did much to provoke serious
thought and realizing sense of our
shortcomings IN the particulars point
ed out. .
Col. Dargan handled his subject well
and to the accomplishment his self
imposed task he brings wide and
exact knowledge sincere enthusiasm
and an eloquence that captures the at
tention.
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Excitement at The Hague.

The Hague, February There was
unwonted activity in diplomatic circles
here today and it was generally be-
lieved to have bad some connection
with the Dutch note to Great Britain
regarding peace in South Africa. The
German minister, Count Won Pour
tales, had a long interview with the
British minister, Sir Henry Howard.
The first secretary of the British
legation, a. F. G. Leveson-Jower, un-
expectedly started for London, and the
Dutch foreign minitser, Baron Won
Linden, had a conference with DR..
Kuyper, the premier of the Neither
lands, and subsequently had an audi
ence of Queen Wilhelmina.
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Columbia, S. c., Oct. 30, 1901. !


Mr. Il. w. OaDDS.
Dear Sir: Your favor addressed to
us separately and individually has our
attention. In conference convened by
US this day to consider resolution as
passed by farmers of Sumter county
requesting the undersigned to pledge
themselves to abstain from all politi-
cal candidacy in the next approaching
campaign has our attention.
Dispassionate reflection cempels
US to decline to subscribe to such a
pledge.
If there was no disposition on the
part of any of us to aspire to Office, it
would not be we'll to establish the
precedent, that would necessarily be
established By such action on our part.
Good citizens would hesitate to ally
themselves with an organization that
would interiors with honorable aspira-
tions and bind them to certain posi-
tions regardless of contingencies.
We must conclude therefore, that
while we recognize the good intentions
of your farmers it would be nnwise for
us to take the responsibility of the
consequences that such action on our
part would entail on the organization
we represent. Respectfully yours,
D. F. Efrd,
W. N. Elder,
J. G. Wilborn.
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Sumter Gymnasium Club.

On Thursday evening the Sumter
Gymnasium Club was organized by
the election of Walter Cheyne, NJ. D.,
as president; George Kicker, vice
president, and F. c. Manning, -secre-
tary and Treasurer.
The executive committee consists of
Messrs. Barlow Walsh, II. Lee Scar
borough and DR.. Geo. W. Dick.
The equipment has already been Or
dered and will be installed as soon as
received. The membership which is
litmited to twenty has but few va
cancies.
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Mr.. migrants Good Fortune.

Washington, Jan. 3o,-Mr. E. 0.
Ingram, who was among the clerks
discharged several days ago in the
cutting down of the census bureau
force, was reappointed today at the
request of Congressman Lever and
Latimer, who went to the department
today to see Chief Merriam in this
regard. Mr.. Ingram is nephew Of
Judge-elect Purdy and came here
from Sumter.
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It Girdles the Globe.

The fame Of Bucklen's Arnica Salve as
the best in the world, extends round the
earth. It's the one perfect healer of cuts,
corns, burns, bruises, sores. scalds. boils,
ulcers, felons, aches, pains and all skin
eruptions Only infallible pile cure. 25c
a box at j F W DeLorme's.
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Held up on the Road.

While Frank Ayers was coming from
Manning through the swamp Thurs
day afternoon, about Eve o'clock two
men. negro and white man grab
bed him and took twenty seven dollars
from his coat pocket, also a quantity
of iewelry from a satchel which he
carried. Ayers was on his way to
Ogdensburg, N. Y, where he is to be
employed in shingle factory.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-02-05

Paris, February 1.-The Liberte
affirms that it hears from an absolute
ly trustworthy source that Germany
has advised Great Britain in the most
pressing manner to consider the South
African peace overtures of DR.. Kuy-
per, the Dutch premier.
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TAX Returns FOR 1902.
COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY
OFFICE OF

COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY
SUMTER, S. c., Dec. 2 1901,
NOTICE IS hereby given that will attend
in person or by deputy, at the following
places on the days indicated respectively,
for the purpose Of receiving returns of real
estate, personal property and poll taxes for
At office, Sumter, S. c.. at all other times
up to Feb Goth. 1902. inclusive.
TindaIl's Store, Thursday Jan I'd
Privateer lJenkius' s,ore), F day.
Jan Sd
Manchester Geo T Geddingsl
turdsy. Jan 4th.
Wedge6eld. Monday Jan 81
Stateburg, Tuesday, Jaa 7'h
Hagood, Wednesday, Jan Str
Rembert Thursday, Jan 9Th
omitaville. Friday. Jap 18th
Gaillard's K Roads. Saturday Jan
llth
Gordon's Mill. Monday Jan lsh
Mayesville, Tuesday. Jan lA,a
Scot,sviIle, Wednesday, Jan 18th
Shiloh, Thursday. Jan l6,h.
Norwond's Z Roads, E.jdsy. Jan
l7th
Lynchburg Saturday. Jaa lssa
Magnolia. Monday. Jan 2osn
Reds Mill Tuesday. Jan 2lst
BishopviIle, Wednesday ard
Thursday. Jan 22d and 23d
% sMsunvil;e. Friday. Jaa z4sb
Bossard, Saturday. jan 25,t
The law requires that al persons owning
such property, either as agent. husband,
guardian, trustee, executor, administrator.
etc, return the same under oath TO tue Au-
ditor. who requests 81 persons 20 &c prompt
in making their returns and save the 30 per
cent. penalty which viii be aGded 70 the.
property valuation of al persons who TAIL tCss
make returns within the time prescribed oy
law.
Taxpayers return what they own on the
first day Of January, 19c2
Assessors and taxpayers VIII enter the
first given name of the taxpayer II full,
also make a separate return tCr each own
ship where the property is located ana also
III each and every case the number GI the
school diStrictmust De given.
Every male citizen between ;he aGe of
twenty-one and sixty years On tie first day
OF January, 1901, except those Incapable OF
earning support from beng nainied or
and except Confederate soldiers 60 years OF
age. on January 1St. 1902.
a III returns must be mace ca CT before the,
Goth dav of February. next. cannon take.
returns after that date and az returns made
after the 10Th day of February are subject to
j. DIGGs WILDER.
Dec Ftf Auditor Sumter County.
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Death 10 the Cur.

Ream after ream of learned articles
may be written comparing the values
of dogs and sheep. But they are as
naught compared with the solemn as
sertion of the highest tribunal of a
Southern State that the great mass of
dogs have no pecuniary value, and
presumably cannot be made the basis
for a successful lawsuit. This brings
the questions right down to the proper
point the man with his gun.-South-
ern Farm Magazine.
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"I have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy for number of years and have no
hesitancy in saying that it is the best rem
edy for coughs, colds and Group have
ever used in my family. l have not words
te express my confidence in this RENE
dy.-Mrs A Moore, North Star, Mich.
For sale by DR. A ] China.
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THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF sUMgEg.

By Thos. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Henry S. Mcleod made suit to
me to grant him Letters of Administration
with the VIII annexed of the estate of and
effects of Annie Jane Walker, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Annie Jane Walker, late Of
said County and State, deceased, that
they be and appear before me, in the
Court of Probate, to be held at Sumter C.
b. on Feb. 18th, 1902, next, after publica-
tion thereof, at II o'clock in the forenoon,
to show cause. if any they have, why the
said administration should not be.granted.
Given under my hand this 5th day Of
February, A. D. 1902.
THos. Y. WALSH,
Feb 5 12-2t Judge of Probate.
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Citadel, Jan. 81, 1902.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-30
Mr.. RICHARD MANSFIELD.

is again starting into bloom as if these
were days of early springtime. The beau
tiful golden blossom so nearly resembling
the sweet-pea, puts forth all its delicate
sweetness, trembling lest the chill blasts
Of winter nip its tender loneliness with
their whitening fury.
Those OF our people who have attempt
c6 to lard a few hard-earned dollars by
engaging in fall fishing are sadly disap-
pointed as the run of fish has been very.
Very poor. so much 50, indeed as to make
salt fish very high and exceedingly.
scarce. The few which can be obtained
on the local market are bringing fair
prices and find ready sale.
The remains of Mrs. Susan Kirby, reiict
OF Mr.. James Kirby, were brought from,
West Point on special steamer Wednes-
day anu Inferred in the family burying
ground on the estate of the late C. "A.
Post, near Holstead's Point The body
was met at the wharf by Mr.. George E.
Bryant, a nephew of the deceased. and a
party Of friends who assisted IN the bu-
rial services.
A canoe containing nine barrels OF
clans was stolen from Messrs. E. E.
sIaight & Co.,, during the early part of
the week. The little vessel was used by
them in getting the different kinds OF sea
food which they handle from their wharf
on Back creek to shipping points Her
cargo of clans. was billed to Washington
and Baltimore. The vessel was taken
while tied to the wharf. In the early
sEcurs Of the morning. the deed being
perpetrated in . most impudent and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-30
7. AVERY,
MRS. LEMoYNE.

In d;scoursing upon the naturalness of
Mrs. LeMoyre's acting. a leading dra
matte critic recently said: Mrs. Lee
8oyne's representation Of The role is prob
ably the most notable Illustration OF true
REALISM as distinguished from theatrical
realism in nistricnic art. that the Aneri-
Fan stage affords. There is a spurious
realism in acting that recently attained
great vogue on the stage an1 Won great
admiration from critics. The hallmark
OF the style was TO deliberately and con-
npicucuslyr turn ones Sa ok to the audience
w-.ile delivering ores Ines upon The stage.
IL you did that once Or twice in each act
you were recognized as a great realistic
actor. If you didn't you weren't. There
81. Of course. no touch Of this Stiffness in
Mrs. LeMoynes stage method. She * a
great. histrionic artist. That is TO say,
she has brains and neart, insight and
sympathy. that crakies her 10 fully COM
prehead the meaning OF the part she is
10 Interpret, TO thoroughly know the per
son she IS 10 ,apeTsonate and exactly how
that persoa should dress. look, and move
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-30

Jckyll, he joins search OF the fnnrdefer
and n,isc-earlt. The changes of Identity
take placs on the stage IN full view OF the
audience, and are said TO be YER. en- &c
tive and startling. Mr.. II aWcett gives q
graphic portrayal OF the part. and.-1nes
company a ppears to excellent advantage;
according to the criticisms in the fBalti-
more newspapers
pr. j ekyl1 and Mr.. Hyde will be pre-.
zcefIed by a one-act comedy. entitled The
silent Systen,''= in which Miss Mary
shaw viii be seen to advantage. This dou-
Bile viii be presented Monday Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday nights, and at
the Saturday matinee.
Owing to the tremendous physical strain
of playing Jeky1l and Hyde, Mr.. FaWcett
has found it necessary to alternate the
,,ay with some lighter vehicle, which Will
give MIN a mental relaxation. For that
nurpose nc has selected Edward e. KID
der's splendid comedy romance. Peaceful
Valley in which the late Sol Smith
Russell appeared u such advantage. TINS
is a rural comedy drama. IN which the
hero is Z, country lad, who works as
waiter at a summer hotel TO pay his way
through college He meets rich girl
from the city while he is serving as a
waiter a. the country hotel, and after
various tribulations and schemes OF q
villain, they arc made happy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-30
BOYS ORGANIZE AGAINST
THE PERi4lCIOUS CIGARETTE.
An Ideal Club That Will Stretch
Forth the Glad Hand To Orphans
This Christmas Season.

The American Boys Club composed OF
boys ranging in age from twelve to eigh-
teen years, lis the latest organization to
be formed in the city. The club meets at
the home OF one of it's members once each
week. and they discuss matters of inter
est to the boys. The officers are all
boys-president, secretary and treasurer
There is a regent. Marvin J. Taylor, and
he directs the boys in parliamentary pro-
cedure.
The constitution was read and adopted
Friday night at the regular weekly meet
ing at the home of Taylor Hawkins, in east
Grace street. The constitution provides
that the members shall refrain from read
ing dime novels and all literature which
have demoralizing effect upon youths;
that they will attend church of their
own selection, discourage and discount
stenance the use of unseemly language and
will labor for the good and elevation of
the members and endeavor to persuade
boys to observe the same ideas that gov
ern the club.
The boys have their business meetings
and then play games of various kinds
fdominoes. checkers, caronls, authors ard
other Innocent pastin1es. They take the
sliveliesl interest In the games and con-
duct themselves in becoming manner
The members do all they can to dis
courage loafing on street corners and the
perniclous habit Of smoking cigarettes.
There are about twenty members Of tho
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-30

give an entertainment at the Masonic
Temple, In Richmond, next Wednesday
afternoon in honor OF the Grand Lodge
which wilt next wesh convene IN fsice-
noEd. They will. no doubt, on thls
occasion acquit themselves in a manner
that viii reflect credit to their training
which has been personally conducted o5
Miss Edna Barbour.
The Rev. P. 3. Price. made a visit to
his old pastorate here last Wednesday.
MIR. Price is quite old. and his old par
ishoners not only welcome him warmly.
but assist him substantially. as he IS ~
longer able to have charge.
Mr.. Miller. OF Richmond brother OF
the late C. L. Miller. lies critically Ill ut
his home
The East Richmond Band met Friday
evening with a full attendance. Great
progress is being made by every MEM
Der.
Mr.. p. Fiege. proprietor OF the Rich
nlond carriage shops. Is arranging to give
a fine exhibition OF Iegerdemain at East
Richmond Sunday-Schoo Hall at an
early date. Mr.. Fiege Is considered
fine entertainer.
John and August Miller. proprietors OF
the Pennington dairy farm. have pur-
chased husking machine OF the most
Improved and modern type, which does
excellent work
Mr. Hugh F1ege. junior partner OF the
firm OF F. Fiege & Son. was guest at o
private dinner party Thanksgiving Day.
He entertained at q theatre party = IL
evening.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-30

AT the meeting friday night committee
was appointed, including the entire mem
bership Of the club, for the purpose OF
carrying happiness to many homes in the
city. The boys decided to collect all the
discarded toys in their own homes and
to seek out the homes of the orphans in
the city before the Christmas holidays.
and to give all the toys they can find to
those who have no means Of securing
such things. The boys will distribute
the toys themselves, or they will unite
with some of the organizations which
are engaged in relieving the distressed.
which is familiar with the deserving poor
of the city.
The little fellows are very much in
earnest in their work. and they are being
encouraged by Mr.. Taylor, the regent of
the club. The next meeting will be held
Friday night. at the home of Richard
Walsh, East Grace street, between Twen-
ey-eiShth and Twenty-ninttl.