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Evening journal., 1903-11-19
PANAMA SIGNS
CANAL TREATY
CONTINUED From First Pase).

The cities of Panama and Colon re-
tain their municipal autonomy under
the Republic of Panama so long as
they maintain public order and saui-
tary conditions to the satisfaction Sf
the United States. Failure to do this
gives the United States, according to
the treaty, the right to force strict com
pliance with the wishes of this gov
ernment in this direction. and the
United States can even use force to
compel obedience to its rules as to pub
lie order and public health in these
cities.
The money consideration is under
stood to be the same, only Panama in
stead Of Colombia is TO receive the
s10,O00,00O And the canal is to be
neutral and open to all nations on even
terms. These are understood to be the
terms of the new treaty, which is
much simpler in form than the failed
Hay-Herran treaty, and has been spe-
cially drawn to meet objections urged
against the latter.
II is stated that the Panama commits
sion. which arrived here last night,
has been empowered to ratify the
treaty. and this action may occur with
ia the next "a hours or sooner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
BUDS AND FLOWERS OF
HOME LIFE.
Paine's Celery Compound Makes and Keeps
the Children We'll ard Strong.
Mothers Make It t!,c Homo Medicine
For the Little Gaes.

The children, God bless them, are the buds
and flowers of our homes. Without their
prattle and hearty laughter, our homes would
be desoIate They shoald ever be carefully
tended in childhood and youth, if we expect
them to ripen into perfect men and women:
In the home and at school, the children
have their times of i'll health and suffering.
We often note the pallid and bloodless cheeks,
heavy eyes, nervous movements, and twltch.
ings of limbs and muscles. They complain OF
headache, drowsiness, WEAKNESS, dyspepsia,
and indigestion. All such symptoms and all
ments mean that the seeds of disease will have
fast and finn hold, unless proper measures
are taken to restore a perfect condition OF
health.
Thousands of wise and prudent parents have
made their children happy, healthy, and vlgoI-
Gus by giving them natures medicine, Palne's
Celery Compound. In many sesere and com
plicated cases. Paine's Celery Compound has
restored health when the little ones were given
up by physicians.
If your dear ones are not as hearty, strong,
and rugged as they should be, try the health
giving virtues of Paine's Celery Compound.
It makes and keeps the children well.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13

Washington, May 7.-Shortly be-
fore Z o'clock this evening the con-
Guiding scene in the Venezuelan ne
gotiations was enacted at the British
embassy in the presence Of Herbert
". Bowen, Venezuela's plenipotenti-
ary. Signor Mayor des Planches, the
Italian ambassador; Sir Michael b..
Herbert, the British ambassador
Baron Speck von Sternberg, the Ger
man minister, and Herbert G. Deer
ing, the secretary of the embassy. Nh.
Bowen first signed separate protocols
for reference to The Hague tribunal of
the question of the preferential treat
ment of the blockading powers in the
payment OF their claims against Vene-
zuela, and Immediately afterward there
were signed the conventions providing
for the settlement Of the allies claims
by the several commissions which are
to meet at Caracas this summer. Mr..
Bowen almost Immediately cabled to
President Castro the brief announce
ment, "Last protocol signed"
The striking feature of The Hague
protocol is the concluding clause of
article l which provides that in case
The Hague decides adversely to the
blockading powers contention for
preferential treatment, the manner Of
payment of the other creditor nations
shall be such ''that no power shall
obtain preferential treatment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
CONFEDERATE VETERANS REUNION.

On account of the Confederate Veterans
Reunion, to be held at New Orleans, La /.
May 18th to 22d, 1908, the Southern Railway
will sell round-trip tickets from all points
to New Orleans, La, and return at rate OF
one cent per mile distance travelled. Tick
cts Will be on sale May 18th to 21st, inclu-
sive with final date to leave New Orleans
without valuation May oath, 1908. Origi-
nal purchasers of such tickets may secure
an extension of the limit to June Is, 1903,
by depositing tickets with the Special
Agent at New Orleans not earlier than
May 18th or later than May 24th, upon
payment of fee of fifty cents.
The Southern Railway offers convenient
schedules ana most excellent service, and
every effort will be made to assure Veter-
ans and their friends attending the Reunion
a most pleasant and comfortable trip. On
surpassed Pullman accommodations will
be afforded, and the service in every re-
spect will be all that could be desired.
Full information and particulars as to
schedules, etc., will be cheerfully furnished
on application by any Agent of the South
ern Railway, or,
R. W. Hunt,
Division Passenger Agent,
VII. TxY1oE, Charleston.
Asst. General Passenger Agent,
Atlanta, Georgia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
The IRISH LAND BILL.
1t Passes Its Second Reading in
the Commons by an 0yerwhelm-
ing Majority.

London, May THE Irish land bill
passed its second reading in the House
of Commons by 443 votes to 26 tonight.
During the debate referring to the
question whether the bill would make
for home rule, Timothy M Healy
pointed out that the measure was sup
ported by the Ulster members, who he
said, ought to know its effect better
than English amateur politicians,
however respectable.
Mr.. Healy said he regarded the bill
as being measure of peace, which be
hoped would .infuse new spirit into
the hearts of Ireland and England.
T. P. O'Connor, while criticising
it's details, defended the bill. He
said it was no leap in the dark. Peas
ant proprietorship in Ireland had been
most successful. The evicted tenants
must be restored to their holdings.
John Morley, Liberal who was re-
ceived with opposition cheers, said
the bill was bold and courageous
measure and revolutionary extension
of the land purchase system. Mr..
Morley said the bill marked the col
lapse of the system by which England
had governed Ireland since the union,
and that it would create fresh prob
lens and inevitably lead to further
changes.
In the winding up of the debate Mr..
Wyndhm made light of what he called
the ''bogey of home rule" The con-
clusions the Government had arrived
at seemed logical. It had arrived at
them in view of three considerations
which it considered essential, namely,
to deal adequately with the congestion
in Ireland; to cheap and expedite ju-
dicial procedure, and to protect the
interests of the general taxpayer. The
Irish secretary said he desired that
this great occasion should not be lost
and that he did not despair of passing
the bill. The division was then taken
and the bill passed its second reading.
An analysis Of the division shows
that all the Nationalists, the main
body of the Ministerialists and almost
all the Liberals voted with the major
ity. The minority consisted of the
radical section of the Liberals, includ-
ing Sir Charles Dixie, and a couple
of Unionists.
In the lobbies OF the House Mr..
Wyndham's speech was interpreted as
meaning that the Government is very
willing to consider reasonable amend
mentS to the bill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
HAD NOT WRoNGED KELLEY.

Further information in regard to
the shocking tragedy was brought to
Columbia last night by Mr.. John Mil
ady, who was in Bishopville when the
shocking news was brought to the
town. He stated to a reporter OF The
State that the entire town is in gloom,
and practically all work has been sus-
pended and stores close. Both of the
principals in the awful affair were
popular in the town. 1t is said that
With his dying breath Creech declared
his innocence of any wrong toward
Kelley. The body of the dead man
was taken to Tennessee last night by
Mr.. j. B. McLaughlin, lawyer OF
that palce.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
Good Advice.

The most miserable beings in the world
are those suffering from dyspepsia and
liver complaint. More thar seventy-nVe
DER cent. of the people in the United States
are afflicted with these two diseases ana
Sheir effects such as sour stomach, SICK
headache, habitual costiveness, palpita-
hon of the heart, heartburn, water
hrash. enawing and burning pains at the
Dis of the stomach, yellow skin, coated
soneue and disagreeable taste IN the
mo1th. coming up of food after eating,
1ow spirits, etc. 60 to Jour druggist
s1sa oct bottle of August Flower for 20
or 75 cents. Two doses will relieve you.
gsyy IS. Chinas Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
Cheap Rates Via Southern Railway.

On the dates named below, the Southern
Railway will sell special round-trip tickets
as follows:
To Nashville, Tenn, account of General
Assembly, Cumberland Presbyterian
church. Rate of one fare plus twenty
cents for the round trip. Tickets on sale
May 10Th, goth and 21st, with final limit
June 1st, 1908.
To Atlanta, Ca, account of National
Convention, B. Y. p. u, of America. One
first class fare plus twenty-five cents for
the round trip. Tickets on sale July 9Th,
9th and 10th with final limit July Is, 1908.
Solid vestibuled trains. Elegant Pull
man sleeping ear service. Unexcelled
Dining-Car service. For full information
in regard to schedules, tickets. etc., apply
to any Agent of the Southern Railway
Company, or, Il. w. HUNT,
Division Passenger Agent,
Charleston, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
SUITED AFTER a5 YEARS.
Unsolicited Testimonial Received by Dir.
z. F. Righsmith, the 0ptician.

First Methodist Church,
R. Herbert Jones, Pastor.
Sumter, S. c., May 2, 1903.
DR.. Z. E. Highsmith, Sumter. S. G.
Dear Sir and Brother This is to say
that the lenses furnished by you some
weeks ago are giving me great satlsfac-
ton ;> and that an, as well suited, not
wlthstanding the difficulties, as have ever
been. After an experience of 35 years
with opticians and occulists in the leading
cities in two States, make this statement
to your credit. You are at liberty to use
this letter in any way for the benefit of the
community. would like others to know
that they can get any work in your line
done as well in Sumter as they can IL
Charleston or Atlanta. Yours truly,
R. Herbert Jones.
May 4-eod I'm
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
Manning Notes.

There is movement on foot, ad-
yocated by some prominent merchants,
locking to the establishing of public
cotton weigher in this town. The
purpose being to give the farmers the
advantage in price of the hauling to
the depot.
Manning needs a board of trade, to
look after her interests with regard to
freight rates. If proper effort is
made we believe rate on cotton can
be procured that will make this
market the eqpal Of Sulnter.-Man-
ring Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
VICTORY over DEVIL.
Claimed by a Columbus, Ohio,
Pastor, But Congregation Skep-
ticaI.

q Columbus, O., May 3.-The Rev.
Paul L. johnson was dismissed from
the pastorate of S. Matthew's Lutheran
Church, West Side, by the congrega-
tion today because Of his declaration
made from the pulpit that be has re-
ceived some new revelations On the
Bible, particularly with regard to the
baptism of the Holy Ghost and to faith
in Christ.
He was remarkably successful in his
pastoral work at st. Matthew's church
and had just completed the erection Of
handsome editce for his congrega-
tion. The doctrine which he preached
to his congregation last Sunday for the
first time is that after earnest and
long praying one may receive a real
baptism of the Holy Ghost, and that
after that can heal diseases and per-
form other miracles by the aid of faith.
He startled his people by declaring
that he had by faith cured himself of
a certain throat trouble with which
he had been afflicted. Suddenly the
trouble returned while he was preach
ing and be was scarcely able to speak.
He asked his people to pray with him
as the devil was trying to overcome
him, and after about ten minutes he
announced victory over the devil and
his voice returned with its former
power.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
a Piu With Two Tails.

Laurens, May This seems to be
a year of monstrosities. The fact was
recently noted in this correspondence
of the birth, near here, of a puppy
with four tails. Last week a SOW be-
longing to Mr.. Henry Wright, of this
county, gave birth to nine pigs,
among which is little rooter with
two tails, toth of the regulation
length. The extra tail is on one side
of The pig.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
Reduced Rates Via Atlantic Coast Line

Reduced Rates Via Atlantic Coast Line
New Orleans, La.-United Confederate
Veterans Reunion. Tickets on sale May
18th to 21st, inclusive. Final limit May
oath, 1908. An extention of final limit to
June 18th, may be obtained by deposit of
tickets with Joint Agent at New Orleans
on payment of fee of fifty (5o) cents. Rate
one cent per mile. May q
Call on ticket agents for exact rates and
any other information and see that your
tickets read via the Atlantic Coast Line.
Approved:
Il. NJ. Emerson, ". j. Craig,
Traffic Manager. Gen. Pas. Agent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
GUN and LOGKSMI1H.

I take>pleasure in giving no.
tice to my friends and the pub
lie generally, that, having re-
gained my health, I have re-
opened my shop, and am ready
to do any work in the:
line Of Guns, Locks, Sewing:
Machines, &c. Prices reasona--
bic, work done promptly and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Shop removed to No. o.
West Liberty street, two doors
from Osteen's Book Store.
r. S. BRADWELL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in the U. S. A.

On account of the General Assembly of
the Presbyterian Church in the q. S. A.,
to be held at Los Angeles, CAL, May 21-
June 2, 1903, the Southern Railway will
sell tickets at greatly reduced rates to Los
Angeles ard San Francisco, Cal. Tickets
will be sold May I'd and May 11th to 18th,
1898, inclusive, with final return limit July
Is, 1909. Stop-overs will be allowed in
Colorado and all points west thereof.
All information as to rates, schedules,
etc., cheerfully furnished on application to
any agen of the Southern Railway, or
R. ". Hunt,
Division Passenger Agent,
Charleston, S. G.
WI Tay1oe,
Asst. Gen. Pass. Agent,
Atlanta, Ga.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
From a Cat Scratch

On the arm, to the worst sort of burn,
sore or boil, DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
is q quick cure. In buying Witch Hazel
salve, be particular to get DeWitt's-thls
is the salye that heals without leaving a
scar. A specific for blind, bleeding itching,
and protrpding piles. Sold by j. S. Hugh
snn & Go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13

Don't delay until too late.
Until it becomes diabetes-Bright's dis
ease.
Read what this gentleman says:
Capt. D. W. Welsh, keeper of the Wood
County Infrmary, Parkersburg, W. Va,
says ST had to go around trying to
evade pain constantly, aware that false
step, jerk or twist would bring punish
ment, and I was afraid to handle anything
for fear of reminder in the shape of a
twinge of pain. trade at DR.. j. N. Muir
doch's drug store on Third street, and have
something to get in the drug line every
time come in. It was there I learned
about Doan's Kidney Pills and took
supply home with me and used them. My
wife used them and my sister, Mrs. A.
Amick, of No. 645 Seventh street, used
them. They cured the three of US. am
here in the city every few days and can
substantiate the remarks have made"
For sale by all dealers. Price, 50 cents
a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Eufalo, Ny,
sole agents for the q. S.
Remember the name-Doau's-and take
no other.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
A PAINT SHOP

kept by a practical painter Of.
80 years experience, where can
be got Lead and Oil mixed any
color, also Ready Mixed Paints
ard Paints for different use,
such as Floor, Roof, iron, Var
nishes, Bronze, Sandpaper, Put
ty, Gold Leaf, Dry Colors, Calso-
mine, etc. I want some work
painting and upholstering. /
will paint your house, Kalso--
mine or paper the walls cheap,
for while at work | am very
apt to find a Sofa. Rocker, or
Sideboard that needs scraping-
andvarnishing, also upholstered.
l have some pretty colors in
Morocoline, Hair Cloth, Mohair'
Plush, or | may find Car
riage or Buggy that will paint
for ten dollars and give you a
set of harness free, or paint the
buggy for five dollars and no
gift. Buggy tops 5000, fitted
Oh Whee,s, steel tires, painted
and put on ready for road,
$1,000 per sett. Shafts, paint
ed and trimmed, $500.
Agent for Councils self-lu--
bricating Axles.
Office in Curtis Houses, Nc,
526 South Main street.
II. B. CURTIS.
Phone 1876. | paint signs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.

SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Deposits of 81 aod upwards received. IL
terest allowed at the rate OF 4 per cent. per
annum, on amounts ABOVE S5 and not exceed
ing $500, paysble quarterly, ou 6rss days Of
January, April, July and October.
A. J.. CHINA,
r. l.. EDNUaDs, President.
Cashier
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13

The hammocks being sold by H. g..
Osteen & Co., haven't a superior ia<
Sumter, at the price.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13

Total protection to depositors, Sl75.ooo 0e:
Trsosscts General Banking Business.
Special attention given to collections.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SUMTER,

STATE, CITY AND COUNTY De-
PosIToRY, SUMTER, 8. C.
Paid up Capital 5 75, ,ooe 90
Surplus and Profits $4,000 90
Additional Liability of Stock
holders in excess of their
stock 75,oeo 90,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-13

Camden, May w. E. Creech, Of
Bishopyille, was killed by Spain Kel-
ley, Of Lee county, yesterday evening
on the public highway leading from
Camden to Bishopville, about 10 miles
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23

DO you GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK 2


Amos, everybody ~ho reads tae nepz
papers IS sure 20 know Of the Won1crfu
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23
ln,srehangsable MnIs,..s TIeks.s.

Commencing June 1. 1903. luter-
changeabie 1000 Mile REFUND TicKeir
will Re placed on sale. limited 20 one
year from date Of issue. good only for
transportation % owner NTH $50
pounds Of baggage
These tickets VIII &c good over the
following lines subject 70 certain restrio-
tious and limitations:
Baltimore & Ohio K. K east of the
Ohio river; Pennsylvania X. r.. LehiRh
VALLEY r. X. Erie r X east Of Suspei =
sion Bridge and Jamestown. DelaWar~,
I.ackawanna & Western X. X. Ches'
peakc s ONO Railway east ofaud inciu' E
iag Hunting ton. ". Va.
These tickets will bc sold az rate OF
$4,000 each. subject Co refund Of $1,000
on surrender OF cover to the Trunk Line
Mileage Ticket Bureau. l43 Liberty St
New York City. within 5 months from
date Of purchase. making let rate $50
This form OF ticket has been arranged
for IN deferSucc 70 the wishes Of patrons
! Of the various lines who desire oue mile
age ticket good over several lines.
Agents az principal Chesapeake s
Ohio stations will give further informa
ton regarding tickets on application.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23
4 Sure Thing.

Il is said that nothing is sure except
death and taxes but that is not alto
uether true DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption is a sure cure for all
lung and threat troubles. Thousands
can testify 20 that. Mrs. c. b. Van
Metre of Shepherdtown. W. Va. says:
L had a severe case OF Bronchitis and
Tor wear tried everything I heard Of,
but rot no relief. One bottle OF Dr.
Kings New Discovery then cured me
absolutely It's intallible for Group,
Whooping Cough, Grip. Pneumonia and
Consumption. Try it. It's guaranteed
bv Leonard Henley, Druggist. Tria
bottles free. Regular sizes &c, 81 90.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1903-05-23


YoRErowS. Va, May 21--Rumor has
IL that the famous TeSaple farm has beea
sold 20 Western people and that the
property win probably change hands
about the FIRST OF the year. A. o. Maucl.
the owner. has spent the past four
months in Chicago. but will probably
reach here in a week or two. The price |
named is handsome one. and quite sat !
isiactory TO the owner. No deed of sale
has been recorded as yet.
Several Of York countv's citizens are
now engaged in supplying the demand
for diamond-back terrapin to the higf-
Aying. crack hotels and cafes OF Washing
ton and Baltimore.
The genuine BLACK Duck as he i
called, is quite an expensive animal.
seven inch spccimeu-that H. seven inch
e. across the top she'll brings any wAere
from So SO TO Sc. according TO demand.
The Harrison Hoalder band Of gypsics.
n imbering twenty ave people and thirty
horses. passed through here en- route 20
Richmond and the North a few days
ago. This is only portion of the Har-
rison band. the largest. as well as wealth.
lest of any of their nomadic brethren.
Agnes Williams. Of Portsmouth. Is queen
Of this queer tribe. and will spend the
season at Buckroe Beach Diagnosing
horoscope. oithe many foolish victims
| OF superstition Elizabeth Harrison
queens IL over this particular branch Of
the particular branch of the nomads. and
Is their star attraction. The wanderings
Of these peculiar folk Will attend 70 Rich.
mond. Alexandria. Washington. D. c;
Baltimore. Philadelphia and New York
They will stop on their way 20 make a
pilgrimage 20 Ehzabethf5wn. y J..
where all their dead are shipped for
burial and where the ground Is consid
cred sacred to their kind.
From New York they make a SHARP
. detour 20 the West. aud pike it all th'
D.. | way 20 Wisconsin. This takes up al
tie warm months. and they will bv cas-.
stages get back 90 Portsmouth, Va
where they winter.
one of the members of the band Is oil
Bob Lock, who claims to have been Dor
in Glamongaushire. Wales, IN 1897.
his assertions be true he IS a veritab
= centenarian. LOG years old. His Til
- white locks and smoke-dued. wrinkle
skin attest fully his advanced age.
spite of his burden Of years. his eye h
OF not lost it's snaky glitter. nor his Wi
st their accustomed cunning, and IL nee
re only a chance 20 drive horse-trade tn
brings all his faculties into play. Il
bv associates claim him 10 be infalliblc
i his profession. They say no man CIV
m comes out first in a horse trade WI
hun. He is an expert mechanic a
does all the repairing needed by
wagon train. The vehicles Of these pa
pie were made especially to their ord
so Their cost must have been between So
ok and $500 a piece. These people ca
ON originally from England, but give X
no.. lucky as their place Of birth.
The evpsies spoken Of above pas
led through here Monday. They are thi
ING people-three familes-and sevent
horses. They are stopping just y
OF town.