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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09

Laurens, Dec. 2.-Mr. S. G., Nc
Daniel of this city, formerly division
yardmaster of the Charleston and
Western Carolina railway, was yester-
day given a verdict in the civil court
for 50, 900 against the above named
railroad company for injuries sustain
ed by being thrown from crank car
in September, 1900 whilst in the dis
charge of his duties.
The dispensary has just turned into
the State treasury s97. 600 for the
school fund, and Comptroller General
Jones is sending out Instructions to
county superintendents of education to
obtain data upon which to apportion
the amount. This money is applicable
to the expenses Of the schools for 1904.
Three distributions of dispensary pro-
fits were made during 1902 III addition
to this one
Bennettsville, Dec. 2.-Court has
adjourned and out of the thirty odd
criminal cases at this term there was
not single acquittai, which speaks
we'll for the ability of Solicitor John
son.
Greenville, Dec. "a negro named
Ansel Arnold, 45 years old, living
between Brandon mill and the South
ern railway, was found in the woods to-
day with hole shot through his head
He. left home Tuesday night to visit a
neigbbor, and search being made, he
was discovered nearly a mile from
home with his body robbed of money
obtained the day before for a bale of
cotton.
Spartanburg. Dec. 3.-Ben F. Perry,
son of ex-Gov. B. F. Perry, was arrest.
ed here this evening by State Con-
stables Eubanks and Drake on the
premises of G.. O. Davis on Lee street
Several gallons of whiskey were also
seized. There was q disturbance be-
tween Perry and the constables during
which a pistol was discharged by one
of the officers, but no one was hit.
After being arrested and carried to the
station house Perry gave bond in the
sum of $500.
Ralph Armstrong, member of a
prominent Alabama family was con-
victed of murder at Tuskegee Friday.
and sentenced to be hanged January
9Th.
Former Congressman VIM. M.
Springer of Illinois died sin Washing
ton Friday. He was a leading Demo
crat and served as chairman OF the
Ways and Means committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09
Fewer gallons; wears longer; Devoe.
Head About to Burst From Se-
we're Bilious Attack.

81 had a severe bilious attack and felt
ike nv head was about to burst when
ret hold of free sample of Chamber
{ ls;n,s Stomach and Liver Tablets. took
dose Of them after supper and next day
fsk like q new u an and have been feeling
happy ever since," says Mr.. j. W. Smith of
Iuiif. Texas. For biliousness, stomach
troubles and constipation these Tablets
have no equal. Price 25 cents. For sale
by Ehina's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09
COTTON ADVANCES
NEARLY ONE GENT.
Agricultural Department Report Gre
atad Tremendous Excitement in
Cotton Circles.
Widest Buying Movement in His
tory of Cotton Trade.

New York, Dec. 3.-An unprece-
dented rush to buy, a sensational soar
ING Of prices upward and the heaviest
sales on record followed the announce
mont on the New York cotton ex-
change OF the agricultural depart.
ment's estimate of the cotton crop OF
the present season, 1885,. 039 bales. AT
the sound of Sthe word mine lndi-
eating the number Of million bales IN
the estimate, scene Of frantic bid
ding set in. the shorts In thel- excite
mens not waiting to learn that the to-
tai estimate was but 37,s96l bales short
sos the round ten millions and instan-
taneously prices jumped from 10 to ~
points on the first sales, the rise con-
tinuing until advances OF from 81 TO
20 points were registered before the
close of An hour and from 60 to ~
5points before the upward movement
was checked. Then the uncoVerlng
Of long cotton in tremendous volume
at the advance and the realization et1ab
the estimate was practically 10000, :
eco bales caused q reaction but soon an
eour OF buying orders from outside
markets and bullish reports sent prices
inward again and at the high point
reached shortly before the close OF ~
10 81 1,oints above the low level OF the
morning. The market closed strong
sc nearly the top with prices ret 69 to
n points higher. Sales were estimated
at 3. 600. 600 bales. exceeding anything
before recorded while prices broke all
records for this season of the cotton
year.
The market opened this morning
With prices little off from those at
the closing last night The market
was denressed to Il. so for January and
II. y for March, May and July, and
there seemed to be a adisposltion among
the biders on both sides to postpone
trading until the government crop re,
gort was received When the report
was read at noon the effect was elec.
tricai and the Immediate clamor OF
bidders crowned the reading OF all but
the FIRST figure of the report. Shorts
did not wait TO hear whether the estl-
mate might be only one bale less than
10, CO0, 600 or only 9, COO, 600 but IN
panic rushed to cover and 10 10 mln-
nses 70 cents or more was being asked
for every option on the list. Although
the trade had been prepared for low
estimate. an average of private estl-
mates put forward last week by cotton
exchange members being 10. 353, 000
bales nothing below 10000, 00o had
been anticipated. and the widest buy
ing movement in the history Of the
exchange ensued So great was the
excitement with over 100 brokers seek-
ing to buy, that at times prices were
10 to is points apart in differet sections
of the pit. The volume Of business
was so great and the excitement SO
intense chat the brokers were on the
geof collapse, the maximum ad-
vance representing an enhancement IN
yalue of from So to S3. so per bale, and
the fluctuations meaning the gain or
!: loss Of fortunes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09
DIspENslRY VS.. CHARLESTON.
Another Version of What Clair
man Williams Said sboat
Governor Hayward Calling the Weiters
Case to the Attention OF the Dispen-
sary Board.

Columbia, Dec. 2.-There has been
a great deal said recently in the news
papers as to how it happened that
Charleston's dispensary profits we're
e1nporarily withheld by the board Of
control. The statement has been made
that the Wieters incident and the ar
rests of the constables were the I'M
mediate cause of the crisis. A great
many speculations have been made as
to whether Gov. Hayward took the in
itiatiye in the matter, or whether it
came directly from the board Of con-
troll. The statement has been current
that the action was taken at the Gov
ernor's request. The Governor, when
asked about it, declined to say any
thing, adding that Mr.. Williams was
chairman of the board and any facts
about it's action would properly come
from him. Mr. Williams. when qnes-
toned, said:
ssWhile the Gogernor has heartily
cooperated with the board in all that
has been done, seems pleased at the
prospect of toe final adjustment Of
this matter between the board and the
city authorities, it is manifest in
Justice to him, for The News and
Courier to blame him solely with this
matter and to charge him With having
taken the initiative.
ss While at my home in Edgefeld /
saw by the newspapers that TIE con-
stabulary force in the City of Carries
ton was in desperate need Of assl5-
tance from the State authorities, and
knowing that the only way by which
they could get relief would be through d
funds furnished the Governor by the
State board Of control, nnder Section
$50 of the dispensary law. and, wish
ing to cooperate with the Governor. l
felt it my duty to come to Columbia
and did so.
"When / arrived here [ found that
the Governor was absent on his plan
tation in Colleton county and waited
over to see him. Upon his arrival he
did rot seem to be fully Informed as
to the status of affairs, and after sew
erai consultations between US, it was
determined that it was necessary that
I, as chairman, call the State board Of
directors in extraordinary session,
since the board was the only author
ity in the States power to furnish the
Governor necessary funds to protect
the constables. At this meeting OF
the board it was deemed an Injustice
to, the balance Of the State to take this
money, to protect the constables, from
the school funds. and it was, there
fore, determined to take an amount
necessary to reimburse the school fund
from the City of Charleston, since
the failure of public sentiment in
Charleston and the lack Of co-opera-
tion of the city officials were at least
the cause of the trouble. The Only
request made by the Governor, as
formerly published. was for financial
cid after these conferences, in behalf
of the consta bles. I invired him to he
present at the hearing on yesterday,
in response to a letter from Mayor
Smytb to that effect. These are the
bald facts with reference to the mat
ter, and I don't suppose that the Gov
ernor or the State board have any
reason to feel that we could have done
otherwise.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09
Christmas Holiday Rates Via Southern
Railway.

The Southern Railway will sell Christ
mas holiday excursion tickets between all
points south of the Potomac and Ohio
rivers and east of the Mississippi river
including ST. Louis, Mo-, for one and one
third first class standard one way fares,
plus 25 cents for the round trip minimum
rate so cents).
Tickets will be sold December 90, "a, %,
30. 81, 1903, and January 1st. 1904, with
final limit January 4th, 1904.
They will also sell upon presentation
and surrender of certificates signed by
superintendent, principals or presidents
of the various institutions, December l6 to
22. 1903, inclusive, with final limit Janu-
ary Sth. 1904, to teachers and students of
schools and colleges.
lnte1line tickets will be sold at Coupon
stations only.
Apply to any agent of the Southern
Railway, OF, w. II. Tayloe,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agt..
Atlanta, Ga.
Robert W. Hunt. D. p. A.,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09
Rector t.f St: Luke's.
Ashburnham, Ontario, Testi6es to the
Good Qualities of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

Good Qualities of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.
Ashburnhan, Ont, April 1s, 1901
think it is only right that should tell you
what a wonderful effect Chamberlaip's
Congh Remedy has produced. The day be-
fore Easter was SO distressed with cold
and cough that did not think to be able
to take any duties the next day, as my
voice was almost choked by the cough.
The same day l received an ord from
you for Il bottle of your Cough Rem ~dy. 1
at once procured a sample bottle, and took
about three doses of the medicine To my
great relief the cough and cold had COM
pletely disappeared and l was able to
preach three times on Easter Day. l know
that this rapid and effective cure was due
to your Cough Remedy. make this testi-
mcrial without solicitation, being thank
tul 10 have found such God.ent remedy.
Respectfully yours,
E. A. Langfeldt, NJ. A,
Rector of St. Luke's Church.
To Chamberlain Medicine Co.
This remedy is for sale b! China's
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09

Ottawa, Ont. Dec. 2.-The Ottawa
! university, one Of the largest educa-
sional institutions in Canada, was
totally destroyed by fire early today.
The loss is estimated at $500, 600, with
1si;nsnrance of 500, 600. All the stu
dents escaped but many had narrow
es.apes. Three priests were forced
go jump from upper windows and were
badly injured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09
Bilious Colic Prevented.

Take double dose of Chamoerlaln's
Coic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as
<soon as the first indication Of the disease
appears and threatened attack may be
warded of. Hundreds OF people use the
remedy in this way with perfect success.
For sale by Ch5na's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09

John F. Won Muegge, of st. Louis,
formerly of Charleston where he served
as policeman for two years, has in
herited an estate IN Germany worth
$500, 900 and the title of Count Holzen-
dorf.
Aother consignment of Esterbrook's
pens in assorted sizes at 80 cents a
gross. A bargain. Fl. G. Osteen &
Co. Dec.2.-3t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09
COMPLICATED Relationship.

Married last Sunday by Rev. Brad
ley at Sardinia, Mr.. j. j. Epps and
Miss Italene Tomlinson. The bride is
daughter of the groom's sisters late
husband. Manning Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-09

Anderson. Dec. 2.-The safe in the
store of e. r. Horton at Lowndesville
was blown open by safe crackers on
Tuesday night and between $500 and
$3.50 in cash was secured besides some
articles Of merchandise.
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-17
MT. MORIAH ITEMS.

Rev. Wooden preached his farewell
sermon on Sunday last at Mt. Olive
Church.
We are glad to say that smallpox in this
vicinity is tn NO of the past.
Mrs. William Caha'l is on the sick list.
Rev.Willlam Hudson was the guest OF
Chas. Ross on Sunday last.
Mrs Whitley Traverse and Mrs. Chas,
Traverse we're the guests of T. H. Ross
and family on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Davis, of near
Dover, spent Sunday with William Sip.
pie and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.W. Gruwell, of Green's
boro, Md, spent Sunday with Mrs. Cru
wells parents.
Charles Ross. who has been spending
the Easter holidays with friends near
Cheswold. has returned home.
Mrs. Clarence Sipple and children, of
Philadelphia, are the guestof her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Dill.
Sherman Wicks and wife, of near Har-
riugtOn, spent Sunday with Mrs. 7. H
Ross.
Mr. and Mrs. Uriah Sipple we're the
guests of P. T. Clark and family on Sun
day.
Abram Delong, who severely cut his
foot sometime ago, is improving, but
still has to use his crutches.
The CHRONICLE is the paper to read
subscribe for it and stop borrowing your
neighhOrs.
The funeral of Mrs Jas. Stubbs, who
died of smallpox, was largely attended.
It was held at Mt. Olive Church, Rev.
DR. Hoffe ker officiating
Frank Truitt, circulation manager of
CHRONICLE made a business trip through
this section last week. We hope him
as he is the right man in the
right place. c. C.R
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-17
NEWS AROUND BRIDGEYILLE.

On Easter Sunday party OF young people
went to Sharp's old pond for the purpose OF
finding arbutus. Several Of the party, which
included Misses Anna Tucker, Mary Harris.
Bertha Harris, Messrs Willard Harris Chas
johnson and Clemuel Passwatsrs, decided to
go boat riding. They proceeded to get in a
boa and told those on shore to give IL a shove.
The boat being overloaded sank in five feet of
water, and quite a few were nearly drowned
before being rescued by those on shore. Miss
Mary Harris was unconscious when taken to
shore, but was revived. Those who helped
in tn rescue were; Edward Dickerson, Ernest
b. Wiley, Charles Passwaters ond Leroy
Smith.
siaphophone concert was given at Car
Isle schoolhOuse on Saturday evening. 1t
was v-ry pleasant affair.
While returning from Greenwood Saturday
night, he horse OF Harry Dayton became
frightened at the report of revolver, and I
s ar ed 10 run. Happily he was en- under |
control before any damage was done.
H. S
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-17
NATIONAL GUARD AFFAIRS.
The Appropriation by the General As
Sembly Has Put New Life Into the
Organization.

Since the National Guard of Della
ware got its extra appropriation from
the General Assembly, members of the
guard are taking much more interest
in their drills and other duties. The
officers also seem to be greatly enthused
and say that they now have more heart
for work. An officer speaking of the
militia several days ago said that the
appropriation was the best thing that
could possibly happen for the guard,
and predicted that in a few more
months itshould be inmuch better con-
dition than at any time since the Span
war.
A number of the companies are be-
ing almost entirely recognized and
many new members are being added
TO the rolls each week. By the time
for the encampment in the summe- it
S expected that every company and /
those III this city will be
ully recruited.
There is an application from New ark,
DEL, for permission to form another
Ompany at that point
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-17
LINCOLN CITY NOTES.

Isaac Wallace, of Wilmington, ha
!, been spending few days with friends il
this town.
Herbert Clendaniel, ticket agent il
Roseville Ave. Station, Newark, n. J
as been enjoying a short vacation viii
his parents.
Arthur Cain, who has a position il
Broad St, Station, Philadelphia, wa:
home few days this week.
Walter Truitt, trolley motorman, has
gone to Newark, N. J., to work.
Richard 5. johnson is home on va
cation
Mrs. Maty E Palmer and daughter
Myr,is, of Milton, were the guests Of
Mrs. K. T. Harder over Sunday.
A bright little girl baby has come to
gladden. the home of Frederic E. Harder.
Mrs. T. NJ. Cook has been on the sick
list tor several days.
DR.. J. G. Dawson, who is well remen-
bered and well liked in this community,
made several friendly calls here the fore
part of this week.
Prof Ellis has just returned from two
weeks visit with his daughter at Dover.
Will Morgan, son of Bradbury Morgan
was bitten by a mad dog the latter part of
last we4k and has been sent to Whining
ton for treatment.
Rev. G. L. And, rson has left for his
new post of duty, and Rev J. E. A. D
the new appointee for this
place, has arrived.
We regret to hear of the death of Mrs.
H. V. Truitt, of Harrington, who was for
many years a resident of this town.
The subject of the Rev. J. w. Gray's
sermon will "The Human Tongue" He
says he wishes to preach all his plainest 4
sermon before he becomes acquainted
With the people.
It now looks as if we we're going to
lave considerable over half a crop of all
,inds of fruit.
A great many people are under the {
Impression that the Jos. c endaniel who '
pplied for admission at Milford in the {
J. S. Army, was the Jos. E. Clendauiel 8
# Lincoln We wish to sta,e that this
dea is erroneous. s
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-17
U. S. RNGINRER'S OFFICE.
Delaware's Senators Will Oppose ANY
Movement Towards AbOlishing 1t.

United States Senators j. Frark k
Alice and Lewis Heisler Ball visited
the United States engineers office in
Wilmington Mondays and secured data
with which to emphasize the import
ance of the continuance of the office.
Senator Ball had heard a report in
Washington that upon the retirement
of Colonel Jared A. Smith, who is now
in charge of this district, the office is
to be abolished. The reason given for
this was the lack of available men, but
it is held that such a reason is untena-
80 be 'ause, upon the advancement of
20 o1el Smith to br gadier-generaI
ship, the list of cOlonels will be filed
by promotion; hence there will be
material to draw upon for the filling of
the Wilmington office
That the Wilmington office is i'm
portant may be seen from a statement
of the work which is under its super-
vision. It's district extends from Cam
den, N. J down the New Jersey shore
and around to Atlantic City, and com
prises all of Delaware and the Eastern
Shore of Maryland. At present the
office has under OF Grafton twelve works
in Maryland, six in Delaware and five
i'm New Jersey
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-17
THE STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE,
Chance to Get Good Farm Help.

The State Board of Agriculture has,
by recent Act of the Legislature, been
invested with the powers and duties of
a Bureau Of immigration, and has
now taken steps to attract to this State
some of the better class of immigrants
from foreign countries, especially from
Germany, Sweden and Finland The
aim will be to secure people who have
been thrifty, and have saved money,
but among them will doubtless be
young men as well as those with fam
lilies, who will seed to work as day
labOIers. In order to find homes and
employment for these people Without
delay, the Board will appreciate any
information from those WHO are in need
of farm or household help.
If you are in need of an help, kindly
write, stating particulars, especially
whether you have a vacant tenant
house, and if so, what size family you
can employ, and explain fully your de-
sires in the matter. In writing, please
give reference.
The purpose of this new law is to help
he farmers and to develop the agricul-
ural interests of the Stale; and any in
ormation or suggestions that will en-
lble the Board to do this will be CRATE
ully received. Respectfully,
WESLEY WEBB
Corresponding Secretary
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-17
BURRSVlLLE.

Mrs. C. f. Dryden and son, OF Bivalve, Nd,
are visiting her uncle, DR.. Theodore sauls-
bury.
Bird and ArbOr Day was observed in Burrs-
willie school last Friday, by appropriate exer-
cises and the planting Of a tree.
Miss Katie Burke has returned home. She
has been visiting relatives in PHILADELPHIA
and New York, where she expects TO return
in order that she may undergo a treatment
for nervous trouble.
Mr.. a. 7. Porter is on the sick-list
Mrs. Sarah Harvey and daughter, Mrs. Net
lye, attended the funeral of Robert A. Porter
last Wednesday.
Miss VIII Wilson has gone to Philadelpbia
where she expects to remain for a while.
A Holiness meeting was held at James
Spences Saturday evening.
The monthly business meeting oftbe &. e
met at Mr. T. II. Buffers Friday evening
Quite number we're present.
Miss A. Dora DOnahOe visited her parents
in Baltimore during the Easter holidays.
Mrs. Andrew Satterfield is on the sick-list.
We are glad to report the return of Mr.. T.
H. Wright to this charge, which he has so
faithfully filled for the past two years.
Miss Nettis Porter is visiting in PhiladeI-
phia.
Miss Hester Raughley, who is attending
school at the Maryland State Normal spent
her Easter holidays at home. A.
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-17
DeIaWareans Who Have Secured Pat.
entS.

The following persons in Delaware
south Of Wilmington, have secured
patents through c. A. Snow & Co..
of Washington, D. c.:
Arthur Harris, Jno. A. Forbes, VIM. cuivey-
house, Edwin :. Anderson, Martin v. v.Kinesberrv,
Dover; chas- W. zimmerman, Greenwood; Clara
b. Green Middletown; Jas. A. Hopkins. Geo. w.
Atkins, Wa. Fowler, Milton; r. H. Harrington.
New Castle; Peterson speakman, Frank Bailey
Samuel S. Marley, Smyrna.
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-17
DIRECTORS ELECTED.

The following directors of the Mil
ford Trust Co. we're elected Thursday
atternoon: S. J. Abbott, Geo. H. Hall,
S. +. Reed G. L. Grier, Chas. Slckett
A. w. Powell DR.. Geo. Pleasant0n, J.
G. Wharton. aud DR. P. T Carlisle.
Milford chronicle., 1903-04-17

THIRTY-sEvEN years ago on We'd
nesday, President Lincoln was assas-
sinated by Booth.