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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
A SURPRISE TO SUMTER.
Go Away from Home To Get The News.

The following paragraph which ap-
peared in the Columbia State Saturday
morning, surprised Sumter people,
none of whom had heard of a fire
yesterday. There may have been a
school house burned in Sumter County,
but none in this city:
a long distance Bell phone mes
sage from Sumter Friday night reported
that the Sumter High School build
ing had been burned. The fire was
discovered at 4. 45 p. m., The loss will
be about $500. The fire was caused by
a defective due. The school viii not
be forced to suspend exercises.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
DEATH.
numerous.

A message by telephone from St.
Charles today conveyed the news of
the death of Mr.. j. II. Atkinson of
that community at Z o'clock last
night, after an illness of five weeks.
He was member of Hollywood
Camp, Woodmen OF the World of this
city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
Pastors Salary Increased.

The Bartlette Street Baptist Church
on Sunday unanimously voted an
increase TO pastors salary of ten dol
lars per month, beginning with the
year.
The parsonage building committee
reported that orders for material had
all been placed and building would
soon begin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
Fire Alarm Sunday.

: The fire alarm Sunday afternoon
was sent in from Mr.. S. B. Diyine's
residence on S. Harvin street. The
fire was insignificant and practically
no damage was done. The small blaze
that caused the alarm to be sent in
was extiuguished before the hose
wagons reached the scene.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28

Steelville, H., Jan 27.-Rob5ers
blew open the vault of the Bank of
Steelville early this morning and Sc
cured 8, 600 with which they escaped
in carriage. The sheriff at Chester
was notified at an early hour and be
has left with a posse for the scene of
he robbery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
The Meeting of fhe Daughters of the
confederaey.

The meeting of the Daughters Of the
Confederacy on the first Tuesday in
February at O'Clock p. NJ, will be
held at the residence of Mrs. H. H.
Covington, instead of at Mrs. Dr..
Breeden's, as heretofore stated. All
members will please be present as the
meeting is one of Importance.
Agnes M. Begin, Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28

WEDNESDAY,, JANUARY %, 1903.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
PERSONAL.
Maj. Il. B. Richardson vas in the

k-BaSSter-s
Mai. Il. B. Richardson vas in the
city yesterday.
DR.. ". r. Mood, of Summerton,
was. in town Friday.
? Ar. ]. D. Evans, Of Spring Hill,
was in town Friday.
ar. b ". Rembert, of Mannville,
spent Friday in town.
Mr.. G. HaynsWorth is spending
some days in Columbia
Er. W j. Young, of Rembert,
Spent Thursday in town.
Mr.. Charles Pincgney, of States
burg. spent yesterday In town.
Mr.. S. R. Chandler, OF Bethlehem,
was in the city Monday on business.
Ndr. E. S. Vinson and Mr., J. L.
ellis. Of Pisgah, were IN town fnurs-
day
Gen. G. Irvine wslker, Of Charles
ton, was IN the city yesterday on ousl-
ness.
Mr 7. f. Sims and family have re-
moved from Columbia to this city to
live.
Ir. p g. Bowman, Jr., OF Colnm-
bia, was in town on business last
week.
Senator R. /. Manning and Hon.
Altamont Moses spent Sunday IN the
city
Miss Alice Hough, of Camden, is
spending some time in the city with
friends.
Mr.. j. A. Alexander, of Greenwood,
spent last Wednesday in the city on
business.
Col J. Harvey Wilson attended
the inauguration OF Gov. Heyward
last week.
Miss Bessie Ingram returned last
Friday from Columbia, after pleas
ant visit.
Lieut.. L. S. Carson, 8th Cavalry
u. S. A., spent Saturday and Sunday
in the city.
Massrs. Erank Moran and j. R.
Tobias, of Charleston, were in the
city Monday.
. Miss Roberta Mack, Of st. Mat
thews, is spending some time in the
city with friends and relatives.
Captain j. Z. Grifes, Chaplain 4th
u. Cavalry, was the guest OF DR..
and Mrs. J.. G. Spann lastsWeek.
Mr. ". 2. BasESin, Clerk of Court
OF Lee CoRngy, was in the CITY Friday
returning to Bishopgilae from Charles
ton.
Mr.. E. G. Wilson, assistant State
Secretary of the. Y. ~. C.. a., for
zorth and South Carolina, spent Sat
urday IN toEn.
Mr.. D. W. Hopkins, who will have
charge .of. the shoemaking and repair
departmsnts Of Baltman Bros, has
moved to. this city. with. his family.
Mr.. WigfaH Cheafham, of the Edge
field Chronicle, was in the city Sa5ur-
day on a, visit; to his sister, Miss
Angel Cheathana.
Mrs. r. Fl. Belser, OF summerron,
wss in the city Monday, and was ac-
companied by Miss Mable Field, of
Charlotte, N. G..
S4OAcS flQ%bCs 5A0s -kSn S6444Ot' "esS
out on te streets Monday. He, is con-
Falsscent from a severe attack Of ap-
pendicitis, which necessitated an oper-
alton.
Mr. J. R. Weatherly has returned
from Philadelphia and York, Pa. In
the latter place he made contract for,
the manufacture of his Dixie Stalk
Cutter in large numbers.
Mr.. T. B. jenkins, Jr., left for
Lexington, KY, Saturday where he
was married on yesterday. He was
accompanied by his friend, Mr.. Z.
G. McCreight, of Camden.
Rev. John O'Donnell, of Scranton,
Pa, and Rev. William O'Donnell, of
Olyphant, Pa, are visiting Mr.. Neill
O'Dennell. Rev. William O'Donuell
is brother of Mr.. Neill O'Donnell
and Rev. John O'Donnell a cousin.
Rev. John O'Donnen was one of the
leading witnesses to testify before the
Coal Strike Commission during the
presentation Of the miners side Of the
case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

D. j. Chandler-Don't Put OF.
O,Donnell Co-Bliss Triumph Pota.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28

The Sumter Insurance Agency has
recently distributed among its patrons
very useful desk pad calendars for
1908.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28
THE WAY TO DO IT.
Methods Wilmington is Using to Develop
Tob acco Industry and Establish
a Market.

Mr.. James Dodd, assistant manager
of the Wilingson Tobacco Warehouse
Company, returned to the city yester-
day from the country where he has
Notwithstanding tobacco seed and in
structing farmers how to plant, cultl-
vate and cure tobacco. He has been
in Brunswick, Columbus, Blanden,
Robson, Pender and Scotland coun-
ties. He tells us that he has agree
ments with farmers to plant 5000
acres in tobacco, and that the lands
ought to produce 1000 pounds to the
acre and yield for this market 2, 600,
900 pounds of tobacco. At to IL
cents a pound net this would be nearly
$500, 900.
Mr. ]. N. Gibbons, the manager,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-01-28

Mr.. J. n. Gibbons, the manager,
also came in yesterday from canvass
in the upper counties. He also has
good reports to make concerning the
outlook. Wilmington Messenger.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
CONDENSED TELEGRAPH NEWS.

Topeka, xan.-This city Is threat
oned with a coal famine with less
than - hours supply on hand.
Butte, lGeaA-Ths second trial Of
the famous Minnie Hsaiy mining
case was begun yesterday in Judge
Cianoy's court. The litigation in
wolves . 100000 copper mine.
Arlington, 0H&-Two masked men
held up A. J. Goes saloon shortly
after midnight and secured $500 from
the safe and seven men In the sa-
loon.
Washtngton. - Brigsdier General
Frank D. Baldwin. commanding the
department Of Colorado. In his annual
report urges tho reestsblishment Of
the army cnntesn.
O9den, Utah.-For 20 hard rounds
Jerry McCarty OF Montana and Henry
Walsh OF Canada, both middleweights.
fought last night. the aecision going
to the Butte man,
Portland. o1a-Bracelet. . Holstein
COW owned by tho Haselwood farm
Of Spokane. was awarded the blue
ribbon as the champion butter COW
at the oregon state fair.
seattle.--Last night the trans
former house OF the snoauslmie
Power company at enoauaimie was
destroyed by fire. The power IL now
shut off from the street railway lines
In Seattle and Tacoma and on the In
terurban route 1t will be two weeks
before repairs are made.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
FORT WRIGHT NOW
A BATTALION POST

company will practice field maneuv-
ers. scouting. thanking, building
trenches. etc. On their return Com
pany L. under command Of Captain J.
II. Bradford, will take the field.
The officers at the fort express a
hope that the government will take
some action toward the building Of
q traffic bridge across the Spokane
river. now being pushed by the cham
Der OF commerce. The construction
of such a bridge would effect a saw
ing of about four miles to and from
town. They point out that 1t Is the
intention Of the government to ulti-
matsly make Fort Wright a regi-
mental headquarters. which consists
Of ~ companies and band. or about
1900 men, and the business interests
of the city. which will receive a sub
stantial benefit by such an increase.
should not let up on urging the au-
thorities to build the bridge.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Lincoln. Msb.--At a party last night
the formal engagement Of Miss Ruth
Bryan. eldest daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. J. Bryan. to william H
Leavitt Of Newport. r. l.. was an
nounced.
0alt xAks. utAh.-At yesterday
sssaion OF the International Brother
hood Of Electrical Workers the re-
port Of the financial secretary show
Cd . growth from 5000 In 1904 to
10000 in '0s.
Saskatchewan the Bulgarian
government has made no reply to
the recent notes. II Ia stated that
three great powers have notifisd their
oonsuls to Remain quiet In the event
Of n war with Turkey. an Bulgaria
will receive no help in foreign quar-
ters
xsndcn-The powers are endeayor-
inG to avert war between Turkey ana
Bulgaria. and the ambassadors at
Constantinopls have drawn the ports's
attention to the danger OF permitting
continuation of tae excuses In
Macedonia by the Turkish troops and
irregulars.
baltimore. Md.--At last nights
convention of the democrats Of Mary
land thu following ticket was nomi-
mated: For governor. Edward War
field OF Howard county: state
comptroller. DR.. Gordon T. Atkinson
OF Somerset county: attorney general.
Sheppard Bryan of Baltimore.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Coal and gu In Alaska.

sEATTLE. Sept. 1.-THE, latest
adviees brought by returning voy-
ayers from Alaska tend to confirm
the reports Of rich coal and oil finds
in the far northwest territory. 1t is
even. said that resources of these
products In Alaska will rival those
of the Pennsylvania field. Companies
are now at work drilling for oil and
rich finds are reported. Tests of the
Alaskan oil. 1t is said. show 1t to con-
tain more paraffin and illuminant
than the best grade Of Pennsylvania
oil.
A scramble to secure the coal and
oil lands Is now on. An anthracite
coal belt. already known to be 80
miles long by 20 miles wide. has been
discovered lying adjacent to the oil
fields. Tests by experts show the
coal to be OF higher grade than Brit
ish Columbia coal. which the United
States navy is using on the Pacific.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Now that the new barracks have
been completed Fort Wright will be
O battalion post. The contractors
will turn over the new building this
week. which provides quarters for
two companies of 100 men each. New
officers quarters are also under con-
structon. to be finished before the
end of the year. Much other. work
10 being done at the post and the
general appearance Of the grounds
improved.
1t Is expected that when orders
are issued for two companies to 90
cupy the new barracks that Com
panies X and M. now stationed at
Fort Laughton, will be transferred
here.
Company ]. under command of Cap
tain q. w. Helms. left Tuesday In
q northwesterly direction for a seven
day march. While on the trip the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
Notice OF School District Bond
El0otiou

Notice OF School District Bond
Election.
Notice Is hereby given that a spe-
cial election will be held in school
district No. 81. Spokane county, state
of Washington. on the 10th day of
October. 1908, for the purpose of de-
termining whether or not the direc-
tors of said school district shall Dor
row money and issue bonds of the
district in the sum Of four hundred
thousand dollars (t4o0. 000) for the
purpose of purchasing sites and
erecting school buildings. Said bonds
II issued shall bear interest not to
exceed four and one-half per centum
per annum. payable emi-annually
and bonds TO be payable in twenty
(HO years from date thereof.
The election will be by ballot,
Those in favor of the issuing Of bonds
as above specified will vote. Bonds,
yes; those opposed. Bonds, no."
The polls will be open from /
O'Clock p. m. to Z o'clock p. m.
The polling places will be as fol-
lows:
Ward 1. building E21T Third ave
nue..
Ward 2. High school.
Ward s. Washington school
Ward 4, Bancroft school.
Ward :. Webster school.
Bisbee precinct, First avenue an6
Haven street. Bankson Bros ofiaoe
Nv ortlor Of the hoard NJ dtrectors
Dated this 18th day Of September.
1908. r.. A. THOMAS,
Secretary of the hoard of Directors
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
ANT|ETAM MONUMENT
TO new JERSEY HEROES

Irish Of Company x Fhirtssnth New
Jersey. and It Is placed on the spot
whore Captain Irish fell. MORALLY
wounded. in the historic engagement
fought II years ago today. The base
Of the nonumsnt bsats broa,e tablets
on which are engraved the numbers
Of Ne resiients from Nav Jsrssy
whiAA took part In The night. There
b also . large tablet bearing . Ala
gram Of the battlefield, showing the
positions held by the New Jersey
troops on the day Of the fight.
The dedicatory exercises this after
noon were opened by James o. Smith
Of Newark In a brief address. The
grafton Of President Roosevelt was
followed By brief historical addresses
from several Of the prominent sur
vlvors OF the battle,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

HAGERsTOwN. Nd. Sept. H.
TAe handsome monument erected to
the memory Of the New Jersey troops
Nho fought and fell on the battlshslds
Of Antietam was dedicated today with
Impressive ceremonies III the prSssncs
0k President Roosevelt. 0oysrpor
Murphy. Senators AKean and ueydsn
and other prominent msa ~ New Jsr-
aey and number Of citisens 81 Ha-
gerstown and vicinity. President
Roosevelt delivered the principal ad-
dress.
The monument stands on q site
purchased several years ago by the
New Jersey authorities. 1t consists
Of a plain shaft Of Vermont granite.
% feet in height. surmounted by the
bronze figure OF Captain Hugh C.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
bEWllDERINC ARRAY
OF. ASTERS IS SHOWN

The assembly room on the fourth
noor of Fraternai hall has bsea the
gathering place Of a fashionable
tArong Of ladies and gentlemen this
afternoon, the occasion being the an
nthal aster exhibit Of the Floral So
clsty.
From o'clock this moyning until
noon the ladies of the society were
kept busy arranging the exhibits.
Auters Of all shades and varieties In
kreat profusion were brought in from
eerdens all over the city. The con-
tf@butions we're more liberal and
BEAUTIFUL than ever before
Aside from the asters. there was
an excellent display Of sladiolas.
Some of the younger exhibitors were
permitted to show mixed flowers. for
which prizes are to be awarded. Men,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

bers OF the society, however. were
restricted to gladiolas and astsrs.
Prixes are to be granted for the
best individual and combination dis
plays. prettiest tables and rarest va
risttss. The prize winners will be
announced during the afternoon.
The arrangement Of the flowers lie
principally on tables. though they
are banked in the cornsrs and hooks
Of the hall. ana there n a bit OF
drapsd nsttiag here and there.
This evening. in addition to the
fiorai exhibit, there will be a pro-
gram, to be followed by hop. A
string orchestra has been engaged.
Miss Ruth Whalsy gives . Viola
solo this afternoon. Mrs. Fred Luther
and Miss Burchett will sing and Aias
Irene Solomon reoltes.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Mrs. Peter Winandy. a resident OF
Peaceful Valley. arrested for va
grancy, in, police court affirmed that
her only friend In night trips among
the saloons is Mr.. Hendrix. and that
her husband Is in Northport. Justice
yiinkle administered a sesson on the
bad etiquette of q married woman
Visiting saloons with other men. or
with one man. and imposed a fine Of
800 and costs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

John b. Johnson Is in the city Jail
charted with having deiirium ire
mems. the aftermath Of Johnson's ar
rest for trying to cut his throat in
the Vega saloon. johnson came to
town three months ago with more
than $500 ana he said today he had
spent every cent for booze among the
saloons In the lower part of town.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Notice Is hereby given that there
gusta avenue sidewalk fund, District
No. 1, special assessments In said
district suficient to pay special i'm
provement bonds Augusta avenue
sidewalk. District No /. Nos. 2 and 8.
day of October. 1908, and said bonds,
with interest, will be paid by the un-
dersigned, city treasurer. upon their
presentation to him at his office in
the city hall. In the city of Spokane
on all bonds herein described Will
cease on said last-named date.
M. H. EGGLESTON,
City Treasurer.
Dated Spokane. wash. September
1903
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
IT'S JUST A COUGH

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consumption. or both. Aoksr's ing
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Consumption. Asthma, Bronchitis ana
NIL throat and lung troubles. POSI-
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ed II you arc not satisfied. Write to
us for free sample. w. Ii. Hooker
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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Leaks's Spokane Pocket Guide will
positively be out and on sale sstur-
day. September 10. The printer has
delayed the issuing Of the book. After
this date the book will be out prompt
ly on tho 10th of each month. No
book ever issued in the city will prove
as valuable as this guide. II will
have to be soon to be appreciated. On
sale at all news stands at is cents
per copy. Subscription. $3.50 per
year John w. Graham. distributors
II Interested. telephone Main 100.
Call l23 Post street
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Notice 10 hereby given that the
registration books Of Spokane School
District, No. 81. will close October
8. 1909. at 4 p. M: provided that said
books will be open at the office of the
board of education Friday, October
.. from . .. m. to 4 y, m. for further
registration.
The registration books will be
opened In the rooms OF tho Stude-
baker company. sl3 Sprasue avenue
September Is to October 3, from 2
-. m. to p. m. except that on Octo-
Der they will be closed a. above,
All electors desiring to take part
in any school election during the
present year must register In the
books of the district.
f.. A. THOMAS
Secretary Board Of Directors and Ex-
Ofiicio Registrar.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

throughout Mercer and Summer coun-
ties. w. Va. most likely owes his
life TO the Kindness of a neighbor. He
was almost hopeiessly afflicted with
sicians who gave him little, IL any
rclief. when neighbor learning OF
his serious condition. brought him
a bottle of Chamherlain's Collie. Chol-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy, which
sale by all druggists
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

ST. PAUL, Sept 1T.--Three- fourths
Of the crop OF South Dakota In be-
You'd injury from last nights freeze.
but all late planting Is damaged. The
temperature averaged from 20 to 26
degrees. One-third OF the crop of
the corn belt In Minnesota is badly
damaged.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
HatfleIds Enroute Here.

r 'MATowAN, w. Va, Sept. 1.-THE
entire Hatfield family. SO In the party.
who are famous for the foud will,
The McCoys. departed yesterday for
the state Of Washington. where they
Will make their future home. Devil
Anse" is the only one of the feudists
left east.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

Notice H. hereby given that there
has been collected and paid into Sher.
man street sidewalk fund, District
No. l. special assessments in said
district suficient to pay special i'm.
provement bonds Sherman street side
walk. District No. I. No. I. with In
September. 1908, and said bonds, with
interest, will be paid by the under.
sentation to him at his ONCE in the
city hall. in the city Of Spokane. Spo-
kane county. Wash: and interest OF
all bonds herein described will cease
on said last-named date.
M. II. EGGLESTON,
City Treasurer.
Dated Spokane. Wash. September
5. 1903.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17

The boards or public works will
receive bids for 10000 different build
ings everywhere. You can not read
all the local papers. We can. We
keep You posted,
Spokane PRESS CLIPPING Blu.
REAU.
Box i7iS. Spokane. Wash.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
viii Not Carve Upton.

CHICAGO. Sept 17.-Sir Thomas
Upton is practically out OF danger
this morning. His physicians now
believe that an operation will not
be necessary.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-09-17
COME ONE, COME ALL. and Sc.

the largest assortment and SWEETEST
patterns OF fan and winter woolens
for suitings. trousers and overcost-
ings In the city at the lowest prices
for $3.50 and up. Join our suit clubs
$l.0o weak. DO not forget the
place. Eeyt Rros. Tailoring company.
0103 Monroe street