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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
More Riots.

Disturbances of strikers are not nearly
as grave as an individual disorder of the
system. Overwork, loss of sleep, nervous
tension will be followed by utter collapse
unless reliable remedy is im mediately
employed. There's nothing so efficient to
cure disorders of the liver or kidneys as
Electric Bitters. It's wonderful tonic.
and effective nervine and the greatest all
around medicine for run down systems. II
dispels nervousness, rheumatism and neu-
ralgia and expels malaria germs. Only
Soc, and satisfaction guaranteed by j. F
w. DeLorme, Druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
Township Boards of Assessors.

The following appointments fol
Township Boards Of Assessors have
been recommended by the legisla
tive delegation to Governor Hey,
ward:
Manchester Township:-W. j
Ardis, Pinewood; E. w. Netties
Wedgefield; Geo. I. Geddings
Wedgefeld.
Sumter Township:-W. NJ. Gra-
ham. Sumter; II. J McLaurin, Sum
ter; R. P. Stackhouse, Oswego.
Concord Township:-W. J. Durant,
Sumter; j. I. Brogdon, Brogdon; R.
C.. Blanding, Sumter.
PrJvateer Townships. A. Har-
vim, Ramsey; W. o. Cain; Ramsey ;
D. E. Wells, Privateer.
Providence Township:-R. j.
Brownfeld. Catchall; W. S. Dinkins,
Rural Route, Sumter; W. S. Bur
kett, Sumter.
Rafting Creek Township:-E. E.
E.. Rembert, Rembert; T. P. Sanders,
Boykins; T. 0. Sanders, Jr., Hagood
Mayesville Township:-G. w. Nc
Bride, Goodwill; ]. e. Mayes. Mayes-
Vile; w. A. Cooper, Mayesville.
Stateburg Township:-J. I. Frier-
son, Stateburg; DeSaussure Bull,
Stateburg; Scriyen Moore, State
burg.
Middleton Township:-E. E. Ay-
cock, Wedgefeld; j. B. Ryan,
Wedgefeld, j. B. Crouch, Wedge
field.
Shiloh Township:-J. D. Frierson,
Shiloh; S. w. Truluck, Shiloh ;
James Hicks, Shiloh.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
A Remarkable Case.

One of the most remarkable cases of a
cold, deepseated or the lungs, causing
pneumonia, is that of Mrs. Gertrude K
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says The coughing and
straining so weakened me that run down
in weight from 14s to 92 pounds. l tried
g number of remedies to no avail until
used One Minute Cough Cure. Four bot
ties of this wonderful remedy cured me
entirely of the cough, strengthened lay
lungs and restored me to my normal
weight, health and strength" j. S. Hugh
son & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
Vote on Canal Treaty tuesday.

Washington, March 12.-The senate
by unanimous consent today agreed
to vote on the Colombian canal treaty
Tuesday. The amendments to the
treaty are to be considered Monday.
The request for unanimous agreement
was made by Senator Frye. The agree
ment is in part as follows:
ssThat not later than Tuesday next,
the vote upon the resolution for rati-
ication shall be taken without fur
ther debate. That the Injunction of
secrecy shall then be removed from
the speeches of Senator Morgan al
ready printed and submitted to SEN
ators, including that to be made by
him on the response to the senate re-
solution calling for information as to
the agreement between the Panama
Canal company and our government
and they shall be printed in the re-
cord, and that the speech or speeches
made for and against the ratification
of the treaty, during the hour Of
general debate allowed each side shall
be printed in the record in like man
ner as the speeches of Senator Nor
gan.''
On motion of Senator German the
injunction of secrecy was removed
from the agreement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
What's in a Name

Everything is in the name when it comes
80 Witch Hazel Salve. E. C. Dewitt & Co.,
of Chicago, discovered, some years. ago.
how to make a salye from Witch Hazel
that is e specific for Piles. For blind,
bleeding, itching and protruding
Piles, eczema, cuts, burns, bruises and all
skin diseases, DeWitt's Salve hss DO equal.
This has given rise to numerous worthless
counterfeits. Ask for DeWitts-the gen
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
STRENGTHENING THE LEvEEs

Jackosn, Miss, March $50
thoroughly convinced is Gov. Longino
that the Mississippi levees must break
tomorrow or next day that he will
leave tomorrow morning for Greenville,
whence he will direct the work of the
State eonyicts and see to the trans
porting of State property to places of
safety. Warden Henry is now gather
ing convicts from several State farms
and fastening by special train to
points of danger along the river front.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
GUN and LOGKsMl7H.

I take pleasure in giving no.
tice to my friends and the pub
lie generally, that, having re-
gained my health, l 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. %
West Liberty street, two doors
from Osteen's Book Store.
r. S. BRADWELL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
. PAINT SHOP

kept by practical painter Of
30years' experience, where can
be got Lead and Oil mixed any
color, also Ready Mixed Paints
and Paints for different use,
such as Floor, Roof. iron, Var
nishes. Bronze, Sandpaper, Put
ty, Gold Leaf, Dry Colors, Calso-
mine, etc. | want some work
painting and uphoIstering. |
will paint your house, Kalso-
mine or paper the walls cheap,
for while at work I am very
apt to find a Sofa. Rocker, or
sideboard that needs scraping
andvarnishing, also upholstered.
| have sonae pretty colors IN
Morocoline. Hair Cloth, Mohair
Plush, or [ may find a 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 10
gift. Buggy tops 5000, fitted
on. Wheels, 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, No
326 South Main street.
H. B. CURTIS.
Phone l95. I paint signs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18

Washington, March lin open
session of the senate today Mr.. Allison
of Iowa offered a resolution authoriz-
ing the committee on rules to reex-
anime the rules of the senate with the
view to ascertaining what changes, if
anyaare necessary. and especially to
make inquiry whether it is expedient
to in any way limit debate in the SEN
ate and if so to what extent. The re-
solution further provides that the
committee is authorized to sit during
the recess of the senate and is direct
ed to submit report to the senate Of
it's conclusions as soon as practicable.
after the beginning Of the session next
December.
Washington, March u.-Although
the Cuban reciprocity treaty has not
yet been taken up by the senate COM
mittee on foreign relations, opposition
to it is crystalizing rapidly among
Democrats and the administration is
secretly much concerned over the out
look. The Democrats are now threaten
ing a Glibuster in behalf of their
amendment providing for the ratifca-
tlOn Of the treaty by the congress be-
comes effective. On strict party vote
the minority is able to prevent ratifica-
tion.
The report comes from Charleston
that the guano movement is very
heavy. The outlook is for the sale of
400, 600 tons. From Wilmington. At
lanta and Richmond about $4,000 adj
ditional will be shipped to this State.
It will take about 200, 600 bales of cot
ton to pay for it,
Tampa, Fla, March 9.-Henry
Thomas, colored, who attempted 8
criminal assault on the ten-year-old
daughter of Porter Keene, on Friday,
was lynched near Parish last night,
after being identified by his victim
and having admitted his guilt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18

A fresh lot of Dennisons crepe paper
just received-10c. per roll. Osteen's
Book Store Feb. 8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
Reduced Rates Via Atlantic Coast Line,

Richmond, Va.-Southern Educational
Conference.-Tickets on sale from points
in Virginia, April Goth, 21st and 22nd.
Final limit April 28th, 1908, From all
other points, april Goth and 21st, final
limit April 2Sth, one and third fares.
April 20.
Savannah, Ga.--Southern Baptist Con-
vention and Auxiliary Societies.-Tickets
on sale from all points at one fare for
round trip, plus twenty five (25) cents,
May 4th to 7th.. inclusive. Final limit
May Goth, 1908. An extension of the final
limit until June 1st, may be obtained by
deposit of tickets with Joint Agent at
Savannah, On payment Of fee of fifty {50)
cents. May I.
New Orleans, La.-United Confederate
Veterans Reunion. Tickets on sale May
10th to 21st, inclusive. Final limit May
oath. 1903. An exIertion 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 (50) cents. Rate
one cent Fer mile. May 2l
Call on ticket agents for exact rates and
any other information and see that your
tickets read via the Atlantic Coast Line.
Approved:
Fl. NJ. Emerson, ". j. Craig,
Traffic Manager. Gen. Pas. Agent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SUMTER,

Total protection to depositors, Sl75.o0o oe
Transacts General Banking Business.
Special attention given to collections.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10
Chestnut MINE FIRE

Bozeman, Mont, March 6.-News
was received in this city tonight that
a fire was raging in the coal mines at
Chestnut, near here. The reports in
dictate that the damage done was ex-
tensive. but later accounts received
from Manager White of the mines are
10 n effect THAT ne pe11eves ire uas,
the fire practically under control,
though at the present time it is i'm
possible to ascertain the progress of
the flames.
The fire vas discovered last night
about $50 by Manager White in room
five Of the upper level of the mine.
after it had been burning several
hours. From the condition of affairs
White is convinced that the fire
is of ~incendiary origin and he has Of
Tered a reward of $500 for the arrest
CT the guilty person or any informa-
lion which will lead to his apprehen-
sion. From evidence he has in hand
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10
TIRED OF HER LOVE
The Police Believe a Jealous Girl
Killed BurdiCk.

Buffalo, N. Y, March 5.--There
were no development throughout the
night in the Burdick murder case. The
officials claim to be absolutely certain
that the murder was committed by a
woman, and that they can make an
arrest the moment their chain Of evil
dence is sufficient to secure a con-
viction.
The house in the Elmwood district
is being watched day and night. The
police decline to say why they are
watching the house. Last night for
the first time the detectives were with
drawn from the New York and other
stations. This move is regarded as
strong evidence that the police be-
lieve they know where the murderer
is and that there is no danger of es-
cape.
An important fact made public to-
day is that on the morning on which
the body of Burdick was discovered
the top drawer in q table at the head
of the couch on which the body Ia
was open. Associated with the facts
uncovered since, then the open drawer
looms up the police say, as a most
important clew. The police questioned
the occupants of the Burdick house
and were Informed that the drawer
was open when the body was found.
In the drawer the letters and pa
pers were disarranged, and on the
floor were papers, indicating that they
had been dragged out of the drawer
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10

and left where they fell. The police
say that certain letters were taken
from this drawer. What is more, they
claim to have in their possession at
the present time a last and S rong
card which they have not yet played.
The theory of the police is that the
suspected woman, finding that Bur
dicks affection for her had begun to
cool and that there was talk of his
marrying another woman after secur-
ing his divorce, made an appointment
with Burdick at his home.
On her arrival he conducted her in
to his cosy corner, where intrusion
was least to be feared.
The lunch on the table was for her.
They visited no one knows how long.
His Indifference toward her was not
concealcl. and awaiting her opportun-
ity ST. struck him down and in her
frcnzy and passion beat out his brains.
r. on she left.
Before leaving she searched the
able for the letters which she had
writ en- to him. Finding them, she
turned out the gas and stole away.
A number of persons were examined
by District Attorney Coatsworth to-
dag. Mrs. Seth t. Payne, of 692 Elm
wood avenue, whose picture was found
in Burdick's den, declared in an in
tervieW that she knew nothing about
the tragedy, and that she was at home
all the night of the murder. This
fact, she said, she could prove by her
servants.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10

Manager White expresses hope of
capturing the miscreant.
The vein of coal in the Northern Pa
cific mine is perpendicular, affording
no opportunity to flood the workings,
nor is there any chance to effectually
smother the flames. The scene of the
fire is in an awkward place. AS far
admissible all approaches to the fire
have been bullheaded and it is hop.
ed in a reasonable time to smother
the FIRE.
All operations at the Northern Pa
clfic mine have been suspended for at
least two weeks, and perhaps much
longer. Over 200 men are idle.
The Northern Pacific Railway com
pany took charge of the mine at Ches-
nut several months ago, and from it
was secured the greater part of the
fuel used by the engines on the east
ern Montana division.
Late tonight Manager White would
no estimate of the probable
amount of damage done.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10

poets OF the French reciprocity treaty
but an honest effort will be made to
have it ratified. There is little oppo.
sltloll to the other treaties now pend
ing, end do not anticipate much diff
flculty in having them disposed of.
There is a great difference of opinion
as 10 the length of the extra session.
Some senators believe that it will
last from 80 to so days. have never
known an extra session of less than
20 days duration, and, in my judg-
ment, the session will last at least
that long"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10
PLAN MEETS
WITH FAVOR
LOCAL SENTIMENT STRONG FOR
AN EXHIBIT.
VEL OWSJ0NE READY TOACT
Many Would Like Revival of Commits.
sion and the minnesota
Plan"

While it was made very manifest
that the people Of Montana were op-
posed to any lavish or unreasonable
appropriation for an exhibit at the st.
Louis exposition, still their desire
was h a this state alone of the diff
ferent ones created from the territory
the acquisition of which the fair is
to celebrate should not be permitted
to go unrepresented. For this rea-
son remarks of regret at the failure
OF the legislature to agree on a sum
for such an exhibit are to be heard
on all sides. The legislature having
adjourned without making an appro-
priation, there is a recurrence of dis
c~ussion of the plan proposed last year
to raise the money needed, when it
was believed the exposition would
take place before the legislature
could owen and appropriate money
for that purpose. I.
1t will be remembered that Gov
ernor Toole appointed a commission
to raise funds in accordance with
what is known as the minnesota
PLAN This ~contemplates a division,
pro rata, among the different counties
OF the state of the amount agreed
l,non ac naaaccar " RI poo1yo ava ,,o;,
tain a suitable exhibit. The PROPOSE
ton met with favor and about $25, 900
was pledged to the commission. When
this had been accomplished the time
for holding the exposition was post
poned and the matter was allowed to
drop, it being taken for granted that
the legislature at the forthcoming S
sion would appropriate what money
1t was believed would be required.
AS this has not been done, it is very
likely that the governor will be asked
to appoint another commission and
the original plan may be carried out.
At least a strong sentiment in that d.
lectlon is manifested locally. The
people OF Billings and the surrounding
section believe that it would be a mis-
TAX If the matter of an exhibit were
to be dropped because of the inaction
CT the legislature. Many have been
heard to express themselves to that
effect and if the commission is reyiy-
ed no doubt need be entertained as to
what Billings and Yellowstone county
will do, or as to the liberality of the
responses that will be made if an ap-
peal for subscriptions is issued.
Unless some of the other and more
populous counties soon take the initia-
tive Yellowstone may do SO and be-
the leader in a movement hav-
ing for its purpose the object already
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10
is AN ENORMOUS YIELDER
Grows Faster Than Alfalfa and is
Eaten by All Glasses Of Animals
in Mile Valley.

seeds OF d wonderful plant called
"berseem' have been brought to thi.
country from Egypt by the department
OF agriculture, and efforts will prob
ably be made to introduce it in re
2ions of the United States to which
it is adapted. 1t is otherwise known
as Egyptian clover" being nearly re
lated to ordinary clover. Berseem is
likely to be especially valuable to the
irrigated and orchard lands of Cali
1orAla and Texas, and it is thought
that the Colorado desert, with its
rich soil and abundance of water OBJ
tainable for irrigation, would furnish
an ideal place for a trial of the plant.
Its yield CT seed is much heavier than
that OF clover, and it develops at a
marvellous rate, outgroWing most
weeds and actually killing out the lat
TT, reports the Saturday Evening
Post. DR.. David Fairchild, agricul-
tureal explorer of the department,
says that while Egypt's great money
making crop is cotton the foundation
OF her prosperity rests upon berseem.
Dir. Fairchild says that there are
few countries in the world today
where agriculture pays better than it
does in Egypt, though the methods
of blowing and seeding practiced by
the people have scarcely changed at
all in 80 centuries.
A million acres of berseem is grown
in the valley OF the Nile where it af-
fords a conspicuous feature of the
most beautiful crop checker board to
be seen anywhere on earth. It's white
Towering heads present a lovely spec
tacle when adjoining extensive areas
and n learns that not only farm an
imals but the Fellaheen themselves
eat it.
Though the origin of the plant is
unknown, it seems to have been intro
duced into Egypt in comparatively re-
cent times, no representation of it be-
found on any of the ancient monu-
ments. Today all the cattle are fed
on it, as well as the camels and DON
and in the cities every cabman
has a sack of it under his feet with
which to feed his horse. In the early
morning all the leading to
he city of Cairo are lined with long
files of camels and asses half hidden
,nder their loads of the green forage.
The hollow stems of the berseem
ire very succulent, and the whole
is decidedly more delicate than
either clover or alfalfa. Once intro
luced into the United States it would
probably be a great success, in some
'egions of the country at all events,
would prove an important addi-
ion to our agricultural products. !
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10
COLONEL w. F. SANDERS
Has One Eye Taken Away in Order
to Save His Life.

Has One Eye Taken Away in Order
to Save His Life.
Attorney L. p. Sanders of Butte has
received word from Chicago that his
father. Colonel w. F.. Sanders, recent
~ mad undergone an important and
very delicate operation in Chicago.
For several years the colonel has been
troubled with an affiction of one OF
his eyes and he has been taking treat
ment for it at some of the principal
hospitals of the country. For the
past IA months he has been in Chi
cago, where he received regular treat
ment at one of the best hospitals
there. He has been in the hands of
IN of the most eminent oculists in
the country, and it is now though.
that the most beneficial treatment
has been given. The X-ray has been
brought into successful use, and it
IS believed that the seat of the trou-
Bile has been definitely located. The
eye has been removed and by this
operation it is believed that the most
obstinate obstacle.in the way Of sue
cessful treatment has been taken
away and that now the trouble viii
be successfully COPIED with, and the
colonel restored to health with n
good eye.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10
WORK WILL NOT BE CONFINED
TO PANAMA AND cuBA.
COMMIT ZEE DOCKET
Senator culiom Will Try to Have All
Pending Treaties Acted
Upon.
Washington. March 6.-senator Gull

Washington, March 6.-Senator Cul.
lon, in outlining the work of the sen
ate during the extra session. SAID: y
we will not confine our labors to
the Panama canal and Cuban reel
proclty treaties, but will take up and
endeavor to ratify the French and
other reciprocity treaties, as we'll as
the ~extradition treaty with Mexico
and Guatemala, together with a num-
OF arbitration and copyright
treaties, which have been pending for
a long time.
1T is my intention to clear the
docket of the foreign relations COM
mittee by sending every convention
now pending before it to the senate
for action. | cannot predict the out
come of the work of the session. but
| shall do my best to have all of them
ratified if possible.
I'VE are now considering whether
the Panama or Cuban treaty will be
taken up first. | do not believe there
will be much opposition to the canal
treaty, and final action by the senate
will be governed by the attitude of
Senator Morgan. who has a long
speech to deliver. There is some OBJ
position to the Cuban treaty, but, in
Judgment, 1t will be ratified be-
fore many weeks.
sI az ~o
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10
More Riots.

Disturbances of strikers are not
nearly as grave as an individual dis
order of the system. Overwork, loss
OF sleep, nervous tension will be fol
lowed by utter collapse, unless a re.
liable remedy is Immediately employ,
ed. There's nothing SO efficient to
cure disorders of the Liver of Kid
neys as Electric Bitters. It's a Won
derful tonic. and effective nervine and
the greatest all around medicine for
run down systems. 1t dispels nerv-
business, rheumatism and neuralgia
and expels malaria germs. Only soc,
and satisfaction guaranteed by the
Chapple Drug Co.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-03-10

First Publication March 10, 1905
Notice Of Sale of School Bonds.
Sealed bids will pc received by the
trustees of school district No. 10, OF
Yellowstone county, state of Mon.
tana, up to s o'clock p. NJ, April
I, 1903 for the purchase of One
Thousand Two Hundred ($1, 200. OO)
dollars school bonds to be issued by
said district.
Bonds will be issued in coupon
form and dated April 7, 1908, and
due in 10 years from this date,
interest payable annually. Bidders
must state in their bids the rate f
interest they will pay, not to exceed
6 per centum per annum, premium if
any they will allow for said bonds,
agree to furnish to said district free
of charge autographed bonds and to
state denominations they desire them
to be issued in. (Trustees prefer to
issue bonds in denomination of One
Hundred (s100.0O dollars.
The assessed valuation of said dis
trict ic over 100000; present bonded
Indebtedness non Said bonds are
issued for building new school house.
The trustees reserve the right to
reject any and all bids. No bid will
be received at less than mar. Rid
will be received by the undersigned
clerk of said district.
]. F. TILDEN, Clerk,
Park City, Mont.