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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
A Surgical Operation

is always dangerous--do not submit to the
surgeons knife until you have tried De-
Wits Witch Hazel saive. 1t will cure
when everything else fails-it has done
this in thousands of cases. Here is one of
them +: l suffered from bleeding and pro-
truding piles for twenty years. Was treat
ed by different specialists and used many
remedies, but obtained no relief until 1
used DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Two
boxes of this salve cured me eighteen
months ago and have not had touch of
the piles since.-H. A. Tisdale, Summer
ton, S. c. For Blind, Bleeding, Itching
and Protruding Piles no Remedy equals
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Sold by j. S.
Hughson & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
Bamberg Wants No Court.

Columbia. July 1.-The Governor
has received a petition from lawyers
and citizens of Bamberg, asking that
the regular July term of Court be
"called off. - There are only three
prisoners in Jail and it is said that
they are willing to remain until
December until cases are disposed OF.
They are negroes. The real reason IS
that the county is in debt and wants
to get rid of the court expenses if
possible. The Governor will consult
with the judges, the solicitor and
Attorney General before acting. &Ha
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
Night Was Her Terror.

Il would cough nearly all night long,
writes Mrs. Chas. Applegate, of Alexand-
ria, Ind, "and could hardly get any sleep.
had consumption so bad that if walked
block l would cough frightfully and
spit blood, but, when all other medicines
failed, three $1.0o bottles of DR.. Kings
New Discovery wholly cured me and I
gained IS pounds" It's absolutely guar
anteed to cure Coughs, Colds, La Grippe,
Bronchitis and all Throat and Lung Trou-
bles. Trial bottles free at j. F. w. De-
Lorme's drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
ANOTHER BUBBLE BURST.
The U. S. shipbuiIding Company
Goes Into the Hands of a
Receiver.

Newark, N. j., June 30-Judge
Kirkpatrick today announced to coun-
sci representing complaining bond
holders of the United States Ship
building Company that he has read
all the papers in the case and had de-
cided that the corporation is insolyent
and that it's directors have failed to
take proper steps to protect the bond
holders and seemed to be without abil-
ity to raise funds. Therefore, in the
interest of the bondholders, both
those who appear here as complainants
and all others, he said he would ap-
point receivers, and hear counsel as to
whom they may desire to name.
It was agreed that the order should
be signed Immediately, and counsel
would have until tomorrow to agree
on asuitable person for the appointments
bgt if no agreement is reached the
Court will name the receiver at 10
n3o1ool,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
Brutally Tortured.

A case came to light that for persistent
and unmerciful torture has perhaps never
been equalled. Joe Golobick Of Colusa,
Calf, writes s'For fifteen years I endured
insuferable pain from Rheumatism and
nothing relieved me though I tried every
thing known. came across Electric Bit
ters and it's the greatest medicine on
earth for that trouble. A few bottles of
it completely relieved and cured me-"
Just as good for Liver and Kidney trou-
bles and general debility. Only SOC. Sat-
isfaction guaranteed by j. W. DeLorne
Druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
A Death Sentence COMMITTED.

The Governor on Tuesday commu-
ted the death sentence of Hughs
Campbell, colored, of Greenville, to
life imprisonment. Campbell killed
his paramour, but he appears to have
been negro who had the sympathy of
the white people, who in numerous
ly signed petition pointed ont extenu-
atino ri circumstances.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

London, June 3O-Tiae war Office to-
day received a dispatch from Col.
Rochfort, one Of the British officers
serving with the Abyssinian forces in
Somaliland, which says the Abyssin.
ians, May 81, after series of forced
marches, struck the Mad MIilah' S
forces near Jeyd, surprising them at
dawn and killing LOCO spsarmen and
capturing almost all their cattle and
sheep and LOCO eamels.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
Catsrrh of the Stomach.

When the stomach is overloaded when
food is taken into it that fails to digest, it
decays and infames the mucous men,
brane, exposing the nerves, and causing
the glands to secrete mucin, instead of the
natural juices of digestion. This is called
Catarrh of the Stomach. For years I sus-
fered with Catarrh of the Stomach, caused
by Indigestion. Doctors and medicines
failed to benefit me until 1 used Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. R. Rbea, Coppel, Tex.
Sold by J. S. Hughson & Go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

Friday, July 10th, has been fixed for
holding the competitive examinations
for Winthrop college. This examins.-
tion will also serve as an entrance ex-
animation for those students who de-
sire to enter the college without COM
peting for a scholarship.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
Working Night and Day.

The busiest and mSghtiest little thing
that ever was made is DR. Kings New Life
Pills. These pills change weakness into
strength, listlessness iato energy, brain
fag into mental power. They're wonder
full in building up the health. Only 25c
per box. Sold by j. F. W. DeLorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

Greenville, July 2.-The board of
trade committee has declined the offer
relating to the encampment Of the
Second regiment here, as the require
ments were too numerous, including
water, lights, fuel, drayage, camp
site and parade grounds. Col, Her
bert has been notified and it is hoped
that Anderson will get the two regi-
ments assigned to the up-country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
No Pity Shown.

s'For years fate was after me contin-
uouslyo writes F. A. Gulledge, Verbena,
Ala. 81 had terrible case of Piles caus-
ing "a tumors. When all failed Buck
lens Arnica Salve cured me. Equally good
for burns and all aches and pains. Only
25c at j. F. w. DeLorule's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
A Town in Flames.

Raleigh, N. c.. July 1.-Greenvilles
N. c., is on fire. The flames started
at a quarterito l O'Clock and the fire:
is now under full headway. No correcS
estimate can be made of the losses,
but it is believed that they are already
about $1,000
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08

At Quitnan, Ca, sewerage is de-
posited in a we'll bored 1876 feet deep.
At that point the augur struck a hol;
low place and dropped down several
feet. The capacity Of the cavern seems
70 be unlimited.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
MR.. NIXON WILL RESIGN.

New York, June 30-Directors of the
United States Shipbuilding Company
met today, the stated object OF the
meeting being to act on the resigna-
tion of President Nixon. For reasons
not given out adjournment until 90
morrow was taken without action.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-08
c.. WEDNESDAY. JULY 8. 1903.
HAVE ONLY ONE HUNDRED OF THESE nAcHINEs,

with
ndrnakeha
and see
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Bodv Identified.

The body found floating in the river
in front of this city Saturday morning
was late in the evening recognized as
that of Thaddeus Baden, an employee
of the government printing office in
Washington, and yesterday his remains
were sent to his late home. The de-
ceased had been missing from home for
about two weeks. About year ago he
suffered severe attack Of the grip.
He partially recovered from the effects,
but it is believed that his mind was
somewhat affected. About two weeks
ago his wife noticed that he was
respondent and then he disappeared.
The family believed that he would soon
return and did not ask the police to
locate him. Mr.. Baden was fifty-seven
wears old. He was born in Brandy
wine Md. and went to Washington
when eighteen years Of age. He has
lived there since. A widow and tour
children survive him. He lived a quiet
life with his family at 1920 Twelfth
street northeast. He was financial sec
retary of the Knights of St. John until
quite recently, and was a member Of
the Holy Name Catholic Church II
Washington, whence his funeral tool
place this morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Woman's Auxiliary will hold their
monthly meeting in Lee Camp Hall tomorrow
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
In the Corporation Court today Mrs. Mag
gle NJ. Nelson was appointed guardian oil her
daughter Eliza NJ. Cook.
A marriage license was issued in Washing
ton on Saturday to Luther Curtis and ANNE
V. Rosson, of Culpeper county.
Lor'nl, the little daughter of Mr.. LIE
Eva S. was seri uly SCALED at her parents
home, northwest corner Of Lee and Wilkes
str, ets, this morning, by the upsetting OF q
kettle of water.
A youth named Walter Douglas dislocaied
one of his ankles yesterday evening whlie
wrestling with another boy named Marshal
Dobie at the intersection of Wilkes ana falr'
fax streets He was attended by DR.. Jones'
Mr.. S. ]. Bernheimer advertises in the Ga
zette a fine stock of spring clothing, furnish
ING goods etc. at popular prices. This is an
old. established Alexandria house, and intcn
ing purchasers will do well 10 examine Mr.
Rernheimer's assortment of goods before pur
chasing elsewhere.
A party of engineers is at Great Falls en-
gagged in making surveys for the pro
posed utilization Of the power of the fails y
producing electricity. As the result OF I'M
Preliminary examination ~ II eAPoVVe" ~
active work will shortly be begun in estab
fishing a water power plant there.
The firms of II. X. Field & Co... Smoot
Co. and AitchisOn & Bro, lumber dealers an.
operators of sash and planning mills, have not
fed their employees, in response to a Petit9n
that On and after the first Monday IN Ma
they will be given a nine-hour day at the RAJ
of pay they are now receiving for ten hour'
work.
Mr.. Robert Travers will have roe shacc
rockfsh, large white perch and black bass
market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Personal.

A telegram has been received announc-
inc the departure for Europe on the
Ge Gee steamer Trave of Miss Easter $
nsrtv consisting of Miss Elizabeth
P I ioyd lee of Alexandria; Miss Ida b;
RiIev, of Washington; Miss l.. Hazel :,z
and Mrs Bolton, of Charlottesville;
T@ narty will touch at Gibraltar and
Mgiers and land at Naples.
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Drelius have
como n North Carolina on a short visit.
Miss Jane Skinner, an elderly lady, is
seriously i'll at the home of her nephew,
Mr.. George A. Rowland, ON south Fair
fax street.
Mr.. Frederick Paff continues i'll at his
home on north Patrick street.
The Richmond Dispatch in
speaking of the members Of the legisla-
ture who were last week appointed on
the committee to revise the State laws
says: Colonel James R. Cations ap-
pointment is regarded as a splendid one.
He is serving his first term in the
House, but has taken nigh rank as
legislator. Colonel Cations work IN
committee has been marked by intelli-
gence at every step, and he has had a
great many intricate subjects referred 70
him as a subcommittee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Prenaring for Double track.

The Washington-Southern Railway
Company have nearly finished the road
bed for the double track which is to ex-
tend from Roberts crossing to Seminary
station. In the preparation for this work
the frog pond which for many years lay
between the Southern and Washington
Southern tracks near the Telegraph road
crossing has been filled. For many
wears there was but one railway track
west of Payne street.-the main stem OF
the Southern. The building of the
Washington-Southern and the expansion
of traffic on both roads has resulted in
the construction of dozens of other tracks
from the city limitsIto Roberts's crossing
and double tracks even beyond that
point. thus extending the yard limits
west of the distillery. The work OF
double-trackipg the Southern from Alex,
andria to Orange will soon be commenced
and. before the close of the summer,
trains, it is expected, will be running
over a large portion of the new track.
The double tracking of the Washington
Southern has been in progress for some
time and many of the new rails have
been laid north of Richmond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
A Perilous Ride.

When train No. II Of the Southern
Railway reached the depot in this CITY
shortly before nine o'clock last night an
unknown colored man with but one arm
was found on the cowcatcher. lie was
nearly frozen and almost helpless from
the effects of exposure and was as quick,
Nv AZ possible taken into the station ana
nlaced near the stove. The man IN an
swer 20 questions said he was a native OF
Hagerstown, Md, had recently been at
work in West Virginia and was making
his way back to his home. He gave a
thrilling account of his ride from Rem
ington to this city. After secreting him
self on the pilot Of the engine he found
himself in a perilous situation when the
train acquired Roadway, as it cut the
air so rapidly that he was almost unable
to breathe. He turned his head toward
the engine for relief but became fright
ened and concluded to resume his former
position. The cold crisp air cut him in
the face while the single coat he wore
was soon split into shreds and made TO
resemble battle flag. Later the man
was taken to the station house where he
remained until this morning when he
went on his way. He was nearly fam
ished and ate with an evident relish the
food furnished him by the officers lie
did not give his name.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
In the City Again.

Archie Wilkins, the young man who
was arrested in this city last week charg-
ed with deserving his wife and children
at the Washington Ferry Company's
wharf, was here again Saturday night,
having left the place in Fairfax county
where he had secured employment He
was accompanied by his wife and two
children, the latter being at the Fayette
street depot. They later went to hotel.
wilkins stated that he and his wife and
children were on their way to Norfolk.
1 The police we're notified and Mr.. Bate,
man consented to entertain the woman
and the children at the TOntine Hotel
last last highland lgi today. Lieutenant smit Il,
succeeded in raising enough money e
send them to Norfolk and they vii
leaye,on the steamer for that city to
nioht
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Palm Sunday.

The churches yesterday were we'll at
tended. Services in most OF them were
in reference to Palm Sunday. The
weather was bright and the air crisp.
The services in the Episcopal, Catholic
and Lutheran churches were especially
impressive. Rev. w. S. Hammond
preached at the morning service in the
Methodist Episcopal Church South and
Rev. J. P. Stump, the PASTOR oftlciated
in the evening. Rev. DR.. S. A. Wallis,
of the Episcopal Theological Seminary
conducted the regular Sunday afternoon
services at the Railroad Reading-room.
There were no services in the Methodist
Protestant Church, the pastor, Rev. Mr.
Ewell, being in attendance upon the con-
ference at Pocomock City, Md.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
River Notes.

The steam barge Lily and Howard,
ownel by Carter & Clark of Washing
ton. which has been lying at the wharf
foot of G street that city out of commits
sion since last fall, is to go into service
again within the next few days. She
will be employed in general freighting
on the river with occasional trips on
Chesapeake bay. Since being laid up
the steamer has been given a general
oyerhauling.
The work of painting and decorating
the steamer Washington Of the Norfolk
and Washington line at the ship yard at
Newport News, has been completed and
last night she took her place upon
the route, relieving the steamer New
port News, which is to 60 into the dry
dock for spring painting and cleaning.
The schooner Emma r. Harvey, which
was hauled out on it ways at the ship
yard on Saturday for repairfwas Launched
this evening.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Train Wrecked.

The south bound passenger tram on
the Washington-Southern Railway
which left this city at 4:59 yesterday
evening was wrecked about four hours
later at Elmont, two miles south of
Ashland. The engine left the track
and all of the coaches were derailed.
The fireman and engineer escaped in
safety and the passengers suffered moth
ING worse than fright and a shaking up.
The wreck completely blocked the track
and it was not cleared until this morn
ING. The train for this city and Wash
ington leaving Richmond at ocloeH
had to be taken over the Chesapeake
and Ohio to boswell, and proceeded
thence over the Richmond, trederlcKS
burg and Potomac track. The cause o
the engine leaving the track Is un
known.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
MEDICINAL.
HIRE At HOME.
AIexan dria Citizens Glad
ly Testify.

It is testimony like the following that, has
placed 1.-THE old Quaker Remedy so far above
competition. When people right mere AZ
home raise their voice in praise there IS no
room left for doubt. Read the pubic STATE
ment Of an Alexandria citizen:
Mrs. Jas. b. Gardner, wife of Jas. b. 6ard-
ner. nightwatchman at the Southern X. X
Shops. residence 1911 Duke street, says A
wear ago noticed pain across the small OF the
back lust over the hips. As time went by
when on my feet a great deal or after any eX-
ertion was lame and sore and sometimes the
aching became decidedly acute. If ! con-
tracted cold it was sure to seat itself IN my
hack and misery followed. Latterly the at
tacks were more frequent and Of longer dura-
tion. During one of them my attention was
attracted to Doan's Kidney Pills and l went
To n s. Leadbeater & Sons drugstore for a
box, A few days treatment told me plainly
that could depend upon the remedy and q
continuation positively proved to me that
had received more benefit from 1t than from
ANYTHING else / ever used. Doan's Kidney
pills so toned up my kidneys that my health
improved in every way"
For sale by all dealers. Price % cel Is.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. y, sole
agent for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and take no
other.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
The Fishery.

Fishtown this morning showed some
signs of recuperation from the setback
received last week by the unpropitious
weather A few cutters were at work
and there was some animation in the
packing houses, while the cookshops
were showing feeble signs of life. Most
of the fish caught so far go on to Wash
ington. Prices this morning had under
gone no material change from those pre-
vailing Saturday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Police Court Notes.

Ten cases we're on the docket of the
Police Court this morning. All were
parties charged with misdemeanors and
we're appropriately disposed OF.
A saloonkeeper had been arrested
charged with selling liquor on Sunday
The evidence was to the effect that
man gave an acquaintance twenty-five
cents with which to purchase half-Pint
bottle of whisky, and that he procured Il
of the accused. The latter emphatically
denied the charge, but the Mayor fined
him $50.
A young man who had insulted
witness during the trial of the cases was
fined IS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Fruit Trees Damaged.

1t is believed that the recent cold
wave has materially damaged fruit trees
in this section. Dispatches from places,
farther south say the fruit prospects are
decidedly grave, and there is every
reason to believe that the crop of peaches
and other fruits will be short this year.
The mercury in the thermometer in this
stood at 20 Saturday
night and at go yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Struck by a Falling Plank.

While Mr.. Joseph Chilcott was at
work at st Johns Chapel, in West
End, this morning, he was struck on the
head by a plank which fell from an
upper part of the structure and
knocked from a scatfold to the ground, a
distance of about eight feet He was
temporarily stunned, but soon recoy-
cred and came to this city where his
head was dressed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Property Sales.

Leopold Bendheim has sold to Charles
Bendheim house and lot on the north
side of King street between Fayette and
Payne. -,
Jos. II. Byrne has sold to G. }. W.
Summers a lot on the north side OF Duke
street between Alfred and Patrick.
J. c. Smoot has sold to Harry Baker
house and lot on the west side OF
Alfred street, north of GibbOn street, for
| 800.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
nne Notice is Served.

Due notice is hereby served on the public
generally that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye IS
the only salve on the market that is made
from the pure, unadulterated witch hazel.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye has cured thous-
ands of cases of piles that would not we'd 70
ont many worthless counterfeits. Those per
sons who get the genuine DeWit's Witch
Hazel Salve are never disappointed, because
il cures. f. 5. Leadbeater 4 Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
New Dress
Materials.

New Atwood Crepe de Chine. Yard. zoe
New Atwood Albatross. Yard~........ 5Oc
New Atwood Wolfe. Yard...."........ soc
New All-wocl Serge all colors. Yard. SOC
New Atwood Cashmere. Yard. 5Oc
New Danish Cloth. Yard.."......."... lac
New Fantasia Cloth. Yard......"........ Zoe
New Grenadine. Yard............."...... 25c
New French Flannel; all-wool. Yard. 5Oc
New Trieot Flannel all-wool. Yard. 25c
New Cotton Crepon, white and colors.
i-2~
New Silk Chambray. Yard....".."... 4Sc
New Mercerized Dress Bingham. Id... lSc
New White Madras.
Yard. .................. 12lc, Is, 1sc, 90 % Soc
New White Pique.
Yard .............. l0c, lac, loo, 2Oc, zoe, DOC
New White Duck. Yard.."... 1Oc, lac, l5e
New Wash Silks. Yard....."....."..... 49c
New Percales Yard............... 1Oand l24c
New Dress Ginghams. Yard. 10 and lZ3c
New Light Calico. Yard. ............. DC
New Embroideries. Yard..~....... DC to 5Oc
New India Linon.
Yard. ......... .... Sc, 1Oc, 12lc, l5c, zoe, 25c
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
The Tide was Low.

The tide along the waterfront early
Yesterday morning reached the lowest
that has been recorded for some time
and vessels of more than ordinary draft
experienced some difficulty in finding
enough water to float them. The Mary
land flats were almost bare and there
was but little water around Jones 5
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Wire Down.

The electric train which left here for
Mount Vernon at $40 this morning
Knocked the trolley wire down on Royal
street from Prince to Wolfe. The work
of replacing it was begun Immediately,
but there was a delay in the running OF
trains on the Mount Vernon division for
about two hours before the wire was
renlaced in position.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-06
Prenaring a Monument.

Workmen are engaged on a lot
adjoining the Southern Railway depot
in preparing a monument which is to be
erected on the battlefield at Newmarket
The monument will be colossal in pro-
portions and when placed in position
will reflect credit on both the designer
and wOrkmen.