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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16

The Sumter Dry Goods Co., are
showing a beautiful assortment Of
PRACTICAL articles suitable for Christ
mas Gifts, such as Fur Boas, Fine
Umbrellas, Linen Handkerchiefs,
Centemeri Kid Gloves, All Linen
Towels, Tea Table Sets, Rugs, Art
Squares and many. other useful things.
It is not a difficult matter to find 3
suitable gift for your best friend if
you'd give their large stock to look
over. Dec. 15-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16

Cotton receipts are steadily falling
of in the face of the highest prices of
the season. Last week only 800 bales
were received ON this market.
City Clerk and Treasurer Hurst was
kept busy writing tax receipts Monday,
that being the last day for the pay
ment Of city taxes without penalty.
It is said that it is difficult task
to select Christmas gift for man,
bnt those who made that remark had
never visited D. j. Chambers clothing
store.
Street Commissioner White has COM
pieted the macadam work on North
Main street, and Sumter now has the
main thoroughfare Of the city mac
adamized for almost one mile.
All of the merchants having agreed
to close their stores Christmas day and
the day following all business will be
suspended in this city Friday and Sat-
uFday, 18th and 18th.
The heating apparatus for the new
school building is now being put In
and as soon as this work is completed
the interior finish of the building will
be put in as rapidly as the weather
will permit the work to be done.
The boil weevil has made its appear
anee in the Pinewood section. Mr.. R.
Fl. Witherspoon was in town last Mon
day and be told us that on his place
the pest has gotten in its work. =
Manning Times.
Mr.. johnson Mckenzie, who will
have the management of the cigar store
TO be opened in the Teicher Building
on the corner of Main and Liberty
streets has arrived in the city. Mr..
Mckenzie comes from Darlington
where he has had charge Of the cigar
department Of the largest drug store.
He has had number of years expert
ence and it goes without saying that
he will run an up to date store.
There will be tournament at Dal
zen, s. c., Dec rs. 1903 between the
hours of 1l.30 a. m. and $50 p. NJ,
TO which the public is cordially invit-
d. We will be glad for any young
single man who wishes to enter this
contest to send his name to M. J..
Moore or T. A. Scarboro, Scarboro,
g. G..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Estate of Manly E. Myers Citation.
Elizabeth w. Mayes. Admx-Notice.
d. j. Chandler-Holiday Presents.
Sumter Clothing Co.-Walk-Over
Shoes.
The Minor store-Desirable Mer.
+chandise.
G. Edward Salinas Sale of Valuable
Real Estate.
Schwartz Bros. Now One Vast
Holiday Bazaar.
The D. ]. Chandler Clothing Co.
Notice OF Incorporation
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16

Rev. W. Asbury Wright, formerly of
the Providence section of this county,
died on Saturday evening Dec. 9TH at
Fort Mill, where he had been stationed
for the past two years. His death was
caused by pneumonia and was quite a
shock at his family and friends. it be-
ing very sudden and unexpected. The
remains were taken to Hartsville,
Darlington county, for interment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Childs died last Wednesday
night. The funeral was held from
the residence on West Calhoun street
at IL O'Clock today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16

Miss Levinia Doar, died at the old
family homested, Harrietta, on San
tee, on Wednesday, Dec. 8. She was
an aunt of Mrs. Geo. D. Shore and
Capt. T. S. Doar of this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16
DEATHS.

:, Hazel Brown died Wednesday at the
home of his mother, Mrs. Charles L.
Thames after brief illness aged II
years, The funeral was held from the
residence at 10 80 O'clock Thursday
morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16

Mrs. Olivia, wife of Mr.. Samuel E.
sMcFadden, died at his home near
Sardinia last night Dec. 18th, from
paralysis. She had been an invalid
for some time but her death was sud-
den and unexpected. Her husband and
three small children survive her. She
was sister of Mr.. G. F. McFadden
Of this city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16

Mr.. W. E. Osteen who was killed by
train while crossing the riIroad track
in Camden on Monday was the Oldest
surviving son of the late Willis Osteen,
of Privateer township. and brother
of Mrs. ". S. Smith of Smithville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16
PERSONAL,

Mr. Edmund Wilson Was IN the CITY
today.
Hon. A. x. Sanders Of Hagood was
in the city Saturday.
Mr.. q. W. Rembert, Of Meanwhile,
was in the city Thursday.
Mr. George McCuschen Of Wisacky
spent Saturday in the city.
Mrs. j. A. Mood is visiting Mrs.
Willie Peterkin of Fort Motte.
Judge 3. NJ. Reid of st. Charles was
ID the city on business Saturday.
We regret to hear that MI. Mcdonald
arman of Privateer is quite sick.
Mr. Vile Dunn of Birmingham,
Ala, IS in the city to spend the holi-
days.
Mrs. ". g. Ingram has returned
from Baltimore after a stay OF three
weeks.
Mr.. ". d. Lowry, formerly The local
agent of the Southern Railway, is IN
the city.
Msssrs. John K. Mcleod and John
McCaa, of Rafting Creek were in the
city Saturday
Miss Anna Brown, who has been in
Ashegille, N. c., since the summer,
has reuEned to this city.
Miss Sudie Furman. of Privateer,
who has been IN Cuba doing mission
ary work for about year. is at home.
Mr.. Richard Belser, who is now liv-
ing in Columbia while studying law,
spent Saturday in town.
Mr. T.. "a. Bran of Sumter spent
Monday in town, placing the new drop
curtain in the Institute hail. Manning
Times.
M. Robt. d. Sanders who has been
IN the railroad service in Florence for
several months is in the city on leave
5rof absence and will spend several days.
Jos. ". Barnwell Esq. of Charleston
rs attending court. He is senior coIn-
sci for the Southern Railway in the
case OF Samuel Gardner VS.. the Souh-
7ern Railway.
Mr.. w. &c. Chandler who recently
moved to Sumter, has been. elected
superintendent of the Sunday School
at the First Methodist Church. Judge
R. .. Purdy has held tnat position
for several years, but resigned because
OF the fact that he has to be away so
much since his election as Judge. We
congratulate Mr.. Chandler and feel
that the honor has fallen On one who
will wear it well.-Manning Farmer.
Mr.. r. NJ. Strange left here Tues
day morning, accompanied by Mr. T.
90. Wells. bound for Richburg, Chester
county, where he was to be married
yesterday to Miss Mary Wylie, daugh-
ter of the late Capt. O. a. Wylie. The
bridal couple viii spend few days
with the groom's sister, Mrs. Hayns-
worth, Ia Sumter, and with Mr.. G. E.
Strange. his father, at Fielder. Riley
Is a very popular young man, and all
of his many friends wish him much
success and happiness. Manning Far
mer, Dec. 10.
Mrs. ]. L. Ardis of Manchester
township was severely injured last
Saturday by being thrown from her
piazza She was standing on the
piazza watching the unloading of a
bale of cotton from a wagon. The
cotton fell against, the piazza and the
Jar threw Mrs. Ards cut. Her wrist
was disIocated and she was severely
bruised, besides she is quite old, being
more than 70 years Of age and the in
jury on that account is more serious
than it would otherwise have been.
At last accounts she was doing as well
as could be expected.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16
Estate Of VIM. Simmons, Deed.

I WILL apply to the Judge Of Probate
of Sumter County OF January 9th, 1904,
for Final Discharge as Administrator of
the aforesaid Estate.
JAS. D. BLANDING,
Dec 9-4t Administrator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-16

ssses ca ~ the Post Oyisse at Sumter S
=. us .sscon.l Class 4Ngtter
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-19
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP

The co-partnership heretofore ex- isting between Peter Lepach and Rob- ert Von Osten is this day dissolved by mutual consent. The business of the L. & o. Bar will be continued by Gib- son & Osten, who assume all obliga- tions of the old firm and to whom should be paid all amounts due Said firm of Lepach & Won Osten.
 PETER LEPACH.
 ROBERT VON OSTEN.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-19
An Art Loan at the Methodist Church.

The members and friends of the Methodist Church are preparing to give an entertainment at the church during the holidays, under the heac of an Art Loan," continuing for four days and evenings. beginning Mon day. December 2sth, and running through to the New Year.
 Pictures. curiosities, works of art and fancy needle work, etc, will be on exhibition to interest those whv enjoy such things, and each evening short entertainment will be given.
 On Monday evening H. E. Prindle will deliver a lecture on Art. Tues day evening there will be a concert. Wednesday evening, lecture on Flori da by the pastor. closing Thursda, evening with a baby show. No pains will be spared to make this a series of events which will be a delight to the people and a benefit to all con- cerned
 A beautiful silk quilt will be award ed to the baby receiving the highest number of votes as the most popular baby.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-19
TOURIST SLEEPER TO CALiFOR-
 MIA.

Commencing December 9th, and Tuesdays thereafter, the Frisco Sys- tenn will place in service between Birmingham, Ala. and San Francisco Cal, a thoroughly equipped tourist sleeping car
 Quite naturally these cars will be placed in the popular Southeastern Limited leaving Birmingham 10:20 p. m. Tuesdays; Memphis. 9:15 a. m. Wednesdays Returning leave Kan sas City. Mondays, 6;30 p. m.; arrive Memphis. S:00 a. m; Birmingham, 3:55 p. m. Tuesdays; intermediate sta tions. time in proportion.
 The combination of railways over which these cars are operated. offer the tourist or invalid grand diversity of scenery plain and mountain, through Kansas and the Rockies, to the Land of Sunshine and Flowers. ' These cars are in charge of a thor oughly competent attendant.
 Call on nearest representative Fris- co System for berths and further in formation, or address.
 A. HILTON. General Passenger Agent, St. Louis, Mo.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-19
FRISCO s~~-EM TO GUTHRIE.
Two Trains Daily.

The Capital of Oklahoma is now reached via the Frisco System. 9: p. m. train from St Louis: the 10: 4J a. m. train from Kansas City. arrive at Guthrie S:05 a. m.. 10:00 p. m. train from Kansas City arrives S:15 p. m The return service to the North and East is equally convenient.
 On this new line Of railway, thir ty-eight miles distant from Chandler the following stations are located viz: Lowe. Dudley, Merrick, Icon ium md Taylor. The extension opens a new field in fertile Oklahoma, offer ing golden opportunities to those seek ing homes or investment
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-19
ANNUAL ExcURSION-EAST AND
 NORTH.

Low rate excursion tickets will be on sale at all Frisco System Stations to various points East and North via St. Louis and Memphis, also to Mexi co via Southern gateways.
 Tickets will be on sale December 19, 20, 21 and 26, limited to return passage 30 days from date.
 The splendid service, in equipment and otherwise, assures patrons of the Frisco System all the c, pforts of frst-class travel.
 Further particulars may be had oi nearest representative of Frisco Sys tenn or by addressing,
 A. L. HILTON, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis Mo. 1Z-If-SI
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-19
THE BERT WARNER MEDAL
AMOUNT SUBSCRIBED NOW AMOUNTS seo % MATTER AND RUN IT IN
 

The amount in hands now of the Review op account of the Bert War ner Gold Medal is $60,00. It is oe- sired to close this account as rapidly now as possible. Any amount from 10 cents to $1.00 will be thankfully re- ceived and the acknowledgment of all sums will be made in this column. we know that it only needs the attention
 of the citizens to this matter to swell
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-19

the sum quickly. If every miner would give but a quarter the amount would be prodigious, and would then but noms1aqly represent the great service done by noble fellow. through whose efforts poor eyeless King is walking around on crutches today. and Bowdish owes his life. Let us take this matter up, good people. and give the boy a memento that will be a pride to him for all his life.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-19
AMERICA SENDS XMAS CHEER.

Chicago, IL. Dec. 17-Chicago s Christmas gift to Europe this year in money alone amounts to about $500 900. Great Britain, particularly Ire land, gets more of this than any other country. Germany comes next on the list in the money order division of the Ch Ngo postoffice, then Sweden and Italy.
 The contribution is estimated to be the largest of recent years. This is particularly surprising, as there was every reason for believing that the strikes and the high prices of beef and other commodities would com pei economy.
Bisbee daily review., 1903-12-19

The Rigby Coal Oil Burners for Cook and Heating stoves. now have their agent. MT. Thomas Buck, pe-- manently located in Bisbee Anyone wishing to learn more about this burr.- CT can have Mir. Buck call on them by leaving notice at Office of S. K. Will. Hams or a card addressed to Thomas Buck, Bishee. will receive prompt at. 'enuon. 12-12-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-03-06
The Difference

He was a man who was making
$50 week and was having luncheon
with his fance in an uptown res
tsurant. The lady ordered chicken
salad, followed by black coffee and
waters. The man, " ho could have
afforded everything on the bill and
not felt hole in his pocketbook,
had consomme and Little Neck
CLAIMS and drank water. The waiter
got 10 cent?.
clerk who was kept busy earn
ing his salary OF $l8 took his sweet
heart to an expensive seaside resort.
Ittook twenty minutes to decide
what they wanted to eat. Finally
the order came, heaped high up on
large tray.
At the lady's place ne waiter de
posted roast beef, mashed potatoes,
chicken croquettes, with peas, q sa-
lad of lettuce aud potatoes and a
cup OF coffee.
The man, wondering how he could
get winter overcoat, ate a porter
house steak, with mushrooms, frit d
potasoes, green corn and coffee.
For desert they had ice cream and
fancy cakes, with mora coffee. The
waiter got a quarter,-New York
Herald.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-03-06
THE LEGIsLATuRE.
Second Session of the Territorial Law
Making Body of 1908.

Making Body OF 1908.
TBE SENATE FOURTEENTH DAY.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Achi bond issue bill FOR the
payment OF Ere claims was further
considered. McCandless withdraw
ing his motion made before recess
to reduce the amount of the bill
from $4,000 to $4,000, the bill!
passed second reading.
The bill relating to the impor,a
ton Of epirituous liquors also pass
ed second reading, aud the Emerg
ency Appropriation bill was referred
to the Public L,nds committee.
The bill reducing the penalty for
larceny passed third rea ding unani-
mously.
Many other bills we're then re-
ferred to different committees.
On the information a,ked for by
Achi, relstive to the claims of
foreigners for being unduly i'm
prisoued during the enforcement of
martial law in 1895, letter was
read from Governor Dole giving the
desired information from the re-
cords in the Secretary's Office which
show the following clsime:
E B Thomas, British, $500; G W
Ashford, British, ST., 400; f 81 Red
ward, British, 5000; w f Reynolds,
British, 500; T R Rawlins, British,
$500; g @ Kenyon, British, 800; L
Levy, British, $500; M G Bailey,
British, 5000; F Harrison, British.
$500; Edmund Norrie, Danish, -;
Manuel Gil dos Reis, Portuguese,
$4,000; Geo Lycurgus, Greek, $751;
600; P g Camarinos, Greek, $4,000;
total, $1s1, 400
Achi wanted the Governors re.
commendation for a commission
carried out, and afterwards the let.
ter was referred to the Ways and
Means.
Two other bills passed third read
ing. One, was the bill defining as
sault and battery and providing for
punishment. Kalauokalani was the
only one to vote against it's passage.
And the other bill was the one re-
lating to the punishment for receiv-
ing stolen goods, which passed un-
auimously.
Achi moved to reconsider the con
frmatory vote on the medical ex-
aminers, as bill. had been intro
duced providing for five examiners.
President Ciabbe said the Governor
had already been notified, and Bald
win SAID that the Senate should
not act like lot of school boys, and
Isenberg remarked that he was
ashamed OF the Senators. Recon-
s:deration failed, only Achi and Nc
Candies voting for it.
Adjourned 10 this morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-03-06
An Experts Boast

"This, ladies and gentlemen. is
the celebrated trick mule, Dot. ;"
said the clown as the animal was led
into the ring. "After many years
of effort am able to say can make
him do anything he wants to-"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
Wanted Hearers to Come to Him.

From the New York Tribune.
 A group of Massachusetts democrats were discussing the coming presidential campaign, when the conversation turned on the old time leaders of the democratic party in the Old Bay state. George M- Stearns of Chicopee was mentioned. T shall never forget the story which ex- Governor George D. Robinson used to tell of Stearns," said member of the group. "You know Stearns was mighty inde- pendent chap. Robinson used to say he was the most arrogant politician Massa- chusetts ever knew. Well, Robinson used to tell the story that at one time tho Vermont democrats sent word to Stearns that they would like to have him come and speak to them at one of their con- ventions In fact, they were mighty anx- ious to have him come. Stearns was in- tensely interested in a law case at that time and he promptly sent back word. Am too busy to go to Vermont to talk to the democrats. but if they want to come down into my back yard, I'll speak to them "
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
cothran & Co.'s Cotton Letter.

By Gilbert K Clay.
 New Orleans. November 2s.-Liverpoors 2 action today indicated absolute indifer- ence to the course of statistics. Calls for actual cotton by spinners, induced pre- sumably by a better condition of business In Manchester, sufficed to create nina ture stampede amongst shorts and in- stead of the decline prices were sent up- ward with considerable energy. Trading here was fairly large for half a day. The initial advance attracted large selling or ders to even up the long contracts pend- ing the bureau publication, but the de- mand from various sources was exceed ingly liberal and firm tone was main- tained throughout the session. There is little to be added at present to our pre- vous remarks about the general situation. The government crop estimate to be pub lished on next week Is the absorbing feature, and its deliverage will very prob bly give the market a decided impetus in either direction. There is no telling how great the shock will be, and for that reason it will be best to sail on an even keel until the nature of shock is known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
HIGHER CABLES
 CAUSE ADVANCE Following the Call Cotton Shows
 Further Firmness DECEMBER IS VERY STRONG Other Months Ease of, However, After Reaching the Higher Level Under
 ReaIizing-only Sales for Long Account.

New York November 2S.--The cotton to 10 points on higher calls than expected and continued cold weather in the belt Following the call it showed some fur ther frmness with the active months at one time about 10 to IS points higher and December showing special strength in the absence of offerings, as a result of moderate covering. The other months however. eased off a little after reaching the higher level under realizing, but about the only sales were for long account, and the general understanding continued firm with prices fluctuating around the open ing figures. Receipts at ports today, 74- 7S5 bales, against 663 36S last week, and 5,217 last year. For the week, S6O GOO bales against 377, 693 last week, and 326,07 last year. Todays receipts at New Orleans r. 221 bales against 29034 last year and at Charleston, 6553 bales against 5029 last year.
 New York, November 2s.--Cotton steady; middling, 11.60c; net receipts. 1249 gross receipts, 12.362; sales, 46; stock, 64,O57; ex- ports to the continent, 800.
 Total today at all seaports: Net re- ceipts, 747S5; exports to Great Britain, 21, . SS3; exports to France 17,040; exports to the continent, 43,66S; exports to Japan, 1547; stock, S7059.
 Total since September l at all seaports Net receipts, 3,711,77S; exports to Great Britain 1,067132; exports to France, SS5,- GA; exports to the continent, 1,O7S,246; ex- ports to Japan, 11,579; exports to Mexico 15,32S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
cotton sssd oil.

New York, November %.-Cottonseed oil steady; prime. crude, nominal; do. yellow. 34. petroleum firm; refined, New York, s5; Philadelphia and Baltimore, 9.45; do. in bulk $55
 Rosin quiet; strained, common to good. s2.5562. GO; turpentine dull at 311.59@11. 59h; price steady; domestic, fair to extra, 32 95%
 New Orleans, November 2s.--Cottonseed oil steady prime, refined, in barrels, 32; off refined, in barrels, 11s; prime, crude. loose, 261k.
 Memphis November 2S-Cottonseed oil, carload lots, per gallon, prime crude, 27; off, crude, 1902; prime, summer yellow, 3; off summer yellow, none; choice, cook ing, summer yellow, less than carload lots, l2: meal prime, soo; off, sis.5o; cake. prime, s2o.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
res ranged as follows:

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Quiet, but steady.
 wheat--No. 2 Spring, S1h; No. B. SIC SPA; No. red, S3@84%.
 Corn--No. 3, 41sz; No. yellow. 43%; oats--No. ?, 35as; No. white. S5ls9$. Rye--No. ?, 521h@53;
 Barley-Good feeding, S5@36; fair to choice malting, 43454
 Flax Seed-No. 1, 91; No. 1 northwest ern, 97la.
 Timothy Seed-Prime, s2.SO.
 Mess Pork--Per barrel, s1112hd11.@. Lard-Per 100 lbs., s6.42lad645. Short Ribs Sides-Loose, s6.37119662h. Short Clear Sides-Boxed, s6d6.121a. Whisky--Basis of high wines. SIPS. Clover-Contract grade, $11.O0. On the Produce Exchange today the butter market was firm; creamery, 16@ PA; dairy, 14G19; eggs steady at 2Sq26; cheese steady at 10Q10h.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-11-29
WINTER TOURIST RATES
To Principal Points In Florida, Nassau
 and Cuba.

Southern railway will have on sale daily until April 90, round trip winter excursion tickets to principal resorts in Florida. Nassau and Cuba. at greatly reduced rates. Final limit May, 3, 1904. Through Pullman sleeping car Birmingham to Jacksonville. Write for booklet entitled
 For reservation, detailed information. etc. apply passenger office Morris hotel building. Telephone 6l7.
 J. c. LUSK 1Y-ak-tf District Passenger Agent