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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
BlssET < HOLLAND.

country rfd1ng are in good form, while black and invisible blue cloth are con- sidered fittest for park habits.
 Summer habits for country use have far greater latitude, as individual comfort is then considered, but when riders are at fashionable watering places they still keep up the regulation park dress, the lighter weight of the habit cloth being the only difference, together with the change to straw sailor hat, black ones being the latest mode.
 The first illustration shows a box sad dle coat of tan covert cloth with the conventional habit skirt of Oxford gray cheviot. The second model is single breasted tight fitting coat with skirt pieces and a habit skirt of Cam bridge gray whipcord.
 Bathing suits, jaunty, but quite prac- tical, appear in the second cut. One is
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30

same-th ough in the larger towns the authorities are attempting to es- tablish more sanitary condition.
 Every river, ditch or pond is a washtub, and the rubbing is done upon the fiat stones that lie about sthe brink.
 When the women are at their work they stand in the shallow water or kneel upon the bank. The clothes, are first dipped into the stream, then thrown upon the stone;. each piece is patted and pounded, rubbed with a sort of soap-bark or fibre, wet with handfuls of water scooped up in a cup or in the hand, then for final rinsing itsis trailed and beaten in the stream
 One might doubt the efficacy of this treatment did he not see the snowy whiteness of the linen bleach ing in the sun.
 Among the natives the term ''fam- fly washing is certainly used in it's most literal sense, for the family and the clothes have one common washing day. After the garments have been spread to dry the babies are set upon the washing stone and handfuls of water poured over them till the little brown bodies shine like satin. At last the mother has her turn and, standing or sitting in the stream, she slips out of one garment and into another as the bath pro- ceeds.
 In the cities there is more of 8 system used A woman will come to the house or hotel and take the washing; this she delivers to the overseer offa crowd of regular wash erwomen who work all day at the public washing ground.
 This open laundry is a plot of ground set apart by the town for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
HIS LAST HOPE REALIZED.

CFrom the Sentinel, Gebo, Mont.)
 Tn the first opening. of Oklahoma to, settlers in 1889, the editor of this pa per was among the many seekers af- ter fortune who made the big race one fine day in April. During his travel ing about and afterwards his camping upon his claim, he encountered much bad water, which, together with the severe heat, gave him a very severe diarrhoea which it seemed almost i'm possible to, check, and along in June the case became so bad he expected to die. . One day one of his neighbors brought him one small bottle of Cham berlain's Colfc, Cholera and DiarThoea Remedy as a last hope. A big dose was given him while he was rolling about on the ground in great agony. and in few minutes the dose was re- peated. The good effect of the medi- cine was soon noticed and within an hour the patient was taking his first sound sleep for a fortnight That one little bottle worked a complete cure, and he cannot help but feel grateful The season for bowel disorders being at hand suggests this item. For sale by all druggists.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30

these women; here is long row of washing stones rudely cut and placed about two feet apart over a cemented ditch or trough, through which clear water runs from some nearby spring or water course The regular charge. for this luxury is one penny day. The method of washing is about the same as at the river,
 Here these poor creatures kneel, hour after hour, under the rays of tropical sun, and their daily wage amounts to about 30 cents of our money.
 As it is the custom to wait until nearly everything is soiled before a regular washing is done, it some times happens that a few articles must be done up at home; then is used shallow stone basin, oblong in shape and resting with one end propped 8 little higher than the other. With jar of water and a cup to pour on little at time, the ] accoutrement is complete.
 W. CLARK.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
HousehoId Rrevities.

Wash mating with soft water and salt only.
 A little turpentine takes the grease off old furniture previous to repolish- ing.
 To add a dash of black pepper to vanilla ice cream is one of the wrinkles of the cooks.
 Cool water with little borax or am- monia in it is preferable to soap and hot water Oh white paint.
 Clean the clogged sewing machine first with gasoline liberally applied from an ordinary machine oil can, then oil as usual.
 Two tablespoonfuls each of alcohol and ammonia to pint of gasoline is said to be an improvement on the pure gasoline for cleaning dress goods.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
SPECIAL FLAGS.

If you have need of anything spe- cial an Flags. such as odd Or extra barge adSes. Flags of other nations or any other thing in the Flag line, we wdn gladly attend to your wants at the least possible expense to you.
 Don't pass by our Flag Stock If in need of 8 Flag.
 SPECIAL VALUE IN READY-MADE
 SHEETS.
 One of the largest sheet nanufac- tuners in the country made bhe mistake which you may profit by this time, thus-he made up case of Sheets for a firm, stamped their name on Ghem, etc, only to find on completion that bhey were made of a better grade of cotton than was ordered. consequent ly he had the goods on hand and of fered them to US at a liberal discount. They're an excellent quality, perfectly made, and we sell the same grade of sheet for 59c The price of these while they last will be 49c EACH.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
TheaI.asyers absthe. Cate.

The9IaaEzyers aDathea Gate.. up from 't1iesland of4the.red. white. ablue To the gate of heaven lawyer flew FVhether awake or in dream I'll not tell, But traathsullY .naFra*e what to him befell St. Peter sat in his easy chair lKeaTa&o 1hesportad slightly ajar, sAnGsw1Eh sunversa smile, hut. sort, of grin, Said sEouaa are here and would like to
 gA+.ing' with a4doff of his beaver and low salaam Said4he. ''St. Peter, you're right, am, And would be pleased, if 1t suits your
 grace, TO haveea seat in this beautiful place. And the prelate changed to a look so
 grim That for asmoment it withered him. "A lawyer, take it.. he replied, .And readyAto take Up either side. But of this stalre note: I swear by my
 sword There I'll be no graft on the funds of the
 Lord.'' s.Apostle. soften and listen, pray, And give heed toawhat little have to say. I see sitting wonder by the garden wall A brother lawyer. the good St. Paul" Such a sorrowful look did the pleader
 bestow That the gate had moved an inch or so. When .suddenly-so my story saith St. Peter caught whiff of his breath. Keep backP' he said, with eyes aglow. ~And away from this place want you to
 go. Not at cana's great feast was the wine
 so tough AS the fumes I get from this villainous
 stuff. The saints have had trouble with your
 kind of people, As reports come to me from many a
 church steepHe.' And he slammed the gate shut with this
 report: sT'H continue your case tll the next term
 of court.''
 Andy Stevenson in Mansfield co9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
LAUNDRY IN MEXICO.
Every Clear Brook Serves Its Pur-
 pose as a Washtub.
a Country in Which Every Day Is MondRy - Cleanliness Without Modern COnveniences-Tha
 Cost of Clean Linen.

The Mexican housewife has no trou- blesome laundry question to vex her placid soul TAe day of stationary tubs, patent wringers and omnipo- tent washing fluids has not yet dawned upon the lavadero of Monte zuma's people.
 Every. day is Monday. in Mexico; when. there is clothing to be washed that day it is done, whether it be Monday or Sunday, to-day or 8 month from now.
 The means that served our fore fathers. are the ones. in use to-day, and, nature furnishes all the appli- ances.
 Throughoub the country the method of the washerwoman is the
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
Millinery Sale.
10 dog Sailors at 25c, from 4ec.

Assorted co1ors, ready to wear HatN at 98c to $1.49. Trimmed Hats in all coIors at $1.9S, from $2.98 Chiffon Hats in all colors at one-half tLs price,
 Children's untrimmed shapes at 25o. from 49c. All colors Flowers, ChifronA at half price.
 Bear in mind that our Hats are this seasons styles, made of the best ma teriaI and latest designs. not two alike, where some of OUT competitors are buying ready made hats all alike and made of cheap materials and charging you more than you have to pay for 8 good hat. We manufacture all 0uR hats personally and none Of our com petitors can give you such bargains as you can get at FTeedman's
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30

a five gored navy blue, mohair sici- 1ienne skirt with deep hem Of the same tone of mohair, dotted with white, piped atsthe top with blue and white cord, the front tabs, collar and high belt being also of the dotted goods.
 The black mohair sicilienne suit of the second cut has five gore plaited skirt and square necked waist finished with black and white silk braid.- Vogue. a
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
creat storm 1n west virs1nza.

HUETLFGTON, ", Va, June o. Great damage Is reported from {, the storm over the southern portion of West Virginia. Wires are down, and it is impossible to get details. A num- ber Of buildings were struck by light ming here, one being the city hall. The telephone service was damaged, and the fire alarm system is down. An inch and half of rain fell here in an hour and twenty minutes.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
' -1s sfy. v
 An EcOnOmfat.

''Why don't you play with the little boy next door?"
 Because" answered the th,with many freckles. "he's too easy- I'd win all his marbles. He's one of these children-that start right in being good as soon as one circus is over for fear they can't go to the next,'-Washing- ton Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
Women i'm India,

In northern India it is still censid- cred not genteel for woman, even when yelled from head to foot, to walk on a railway plat atform to get into the cars. She has to be carried in closed palanquin right up to the window of her compartments Mail
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
Time to Leave.

Husband Gin an aside to his wife)-ff you can't think of some more anec- dotes of our children's smartness let's go home right away, for they're getting ready to tell us things about their own. Baltimore American
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
Rack to fhe Fact0rx.

Blobbs The affinity between matches and heaven is vindicated. T
 Dobbs-How so?
 ssScorcher lighted one to find the leak in his automobile and he was headed that way when last seen. .''- N Y. Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
EnfireIr RirhA

Tess-O, yes, l feel pretty sure o1 him. I rejected him when he proposed first because I was positive he'd try again.
 JessAnd you were right. He did try again, and I accepted him.--Stray Stories.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
STANDARD WOOL BUNTING
 FLAGS.

STANDARD WOOL tBUNL1NI
 FLAGS.
 Afade from hhe Best An Wool Blunt ing in the most perfect manner possi- bae. Stripes, seam nd stars double sewed on both sides strong canvas headings, double corners, nickel gronnets, positively the best flags made, all sizes from 3x5 feeb to 1ox15 feet-
 SILK FLAGS.
 Made from the best quality of Flag SIX. mounted on fancy top staff, all the popular sizes.
 PRINTED MUSLIN FLAGS. The best quality of oil colors, bright and fast, sizes from 21sx4 inches up wards. Special prices by the dozen.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
Noo Practical.

Hoo Practical. Boss ganaDreakzoff, yoursen- gagementvRffhy Jank3 Nell F asked him to guess my age, mnd heedkds- ClewsEande Plains Dealer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
Weak Stonnaclno Impaired Digestion,
 Dis0rdefed Liver.

they act like magic-a few doses wifi work wonders upon the Vital Organs; Strengthen ing the muscular System, restoring the long. lost Complexion, bringing back the keen Rosebud of Health the whole phya sical energy of the human frame. fhess are "facts' admitted by thousands, in all antees to the Nervous and Debi1itafed ia that BEECHAMsS PILLS have the Largest Sale : of any Patent Medicines in tlae World.
 Beechan's Pills have been before are the most popular family medicine. No testimonials are published. aa Beecham's Pills l.~4-~@A | 71-s y
 RECOMMEND THEMSELVES.
 Prepared only by Thomas Beecham. SfA HeIens, Engs and 365 Canal St.. New
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30

The number of persons in the peni- tentiaries of Iowa per 1000 popula tion has doubled in 14 years,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
Dotnestics.

DO dozen large. heavy Turkish Towels, regular price 17c each, sale price 11c each
 All our 121ac Towels at 1Oc each Two cases light colored Calicoes regular price soc closing out price 4c #S 7T All our dark Calicoes, have been Sc, closinp n,t price 4Ac. Es S 9s All our s1215c Percales. closing out sale 7c a yarE Red Table Damask 15c yard, from 25c 10 pieces Damask at 28c were 39 to 45caa val < 18 pieces Linen Damasks, were 30 59 and Soc. closing out price 39c.
 Five pieces at 45c, from 75c 1b pieces of our finest Linen Damasks, gods cheap at $1, to close out 55c yard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
GrieYc, BiSSct & Holland
 38 ard 40 Bank St. Telephone 222.
Flags! ]! Flags! Flags! Every Family Should be an Owner of
 "Old Glory

 the best
  all sonable ya nave them silk in
  Bunting the you'll prices under
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
OUTING FASHIONS.
SMART SUMMER WEAR IN RIDING HAB-
 ITS AND BATHING DRESS.
R'ari Iabfts severely PIa1n-HEuch de In Dress For Country Use. IT Straw Sailors the Latest aras- -Bathang Suits.

A good sportswoman lives up to the fitness of dress for every occasion. There are certain traditions the spirit of which stiIl lives, though the mate rial side is subject to the changes of fasLion, as in the cut of the coat and the skirt and the model oGsthe hat.
 Park riding habits are woen severely plain, with short safety skirts and half
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30

iong basque coats or the three-quarter length which all tall, long watsted rid CTS prefer. Seasonable tweeds and light weight habit cloths are now made up after the best English modeIs-sin gle breasted, buttoned down the front, with coat finish and revers, showing a high collar and cravat, the coat sleeve aand rounding fronts to the basque or hpat skirt
 au .and dust gray cloth nsixturas for
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-06-30
GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.

25O Boys White Waists ruf1ed trimming, have
 been 25c each. Closing Out Price 1215c each 1000 boxes Letter Paper and Envelopes, regu-
 lar price 1Oc box. Sale Price 4c 250 large Pictures, 14x20, value 25c, Closing Out
 Price ..................6 50 each 1000 pounds of Candy, and Sc pound never sold before for less than 10c,
 All our best Candies, worth 5Oc pound, Clos ing Out Price. ......-..........15 15c pound 75 Envelopes. good quality, well gummed,
 punches of 25 each, regular price 1Oc bunch
 or BOG for lot while they last will be sold for x 5c for punches or 75 envelopes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05
TWO ROADS FIGHTING FOB IT.
Southern and L. & N. Contending
for Rabun Gap, it is Said.

A special to the Atlanta Constitu-
tion from Knoxville says:
It now appears here that the
Southern and Louisville & Nashville
railroads are to engage in a fight for
the right of way through Rabun gap,
the mountain pass on the Georgia
State line that forms the only practical
route into South Carolina on direct
line from Maryville, Tenn, to Wal
halla, S. G.
A corps of engineers of the Southern
railway, headed by Chief of Construc-
tion ". II. Wells, went out from
Maryville yesterday in the direction
of Rabun gap, and this corps is said
to be making location survey.
The report is current here that the
Louisville & Nashville has already
made survey through the gap from
the eastern side of the mountins. The
next move that is expected is that con-
struction forces will be put into the
field, and perhaps a battle for possess,
ion of the gap will be inaugurated by
the two railroads.
The Southern has for many months
been talking about building through
Rabun gap, and now it is believed the
line is assured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05
Premature Age.
Sometime a Young Man Feels
Like an 0ctogenarian-Mr.
Reynolds Recipe.

Sometimes a young man, who should be
vigorous feels like man Of so, kidney dis
ease will do it. They will weaken the back
and make the step drag. Doan's Kidney Pills
make weak backs strong and tighten the
steps. Read what Sumter man says about
them.
W. S. Reynolds, dealer in sporting goods at
los S. Main street. residing at PA Hampton
Avenue says Il can recommend Doan's
Kidney Pills as procured them at DR.. A. j.
China's drug store and used them for back
ache and kidney trouble and found them al.
that they are claimed to be. They cured me
of backache which had been troubling me
for quite while. The pain across my loins
was sometimes so severe as to make me feel
like man of eighty. My back seemed to
give way with me and had no strength in
it. The kidney secretions were unnatural in
appearance and very scanty. l used rene
dies and wore plasters but might just as
we'll have saved my money for nothing did
me any good until got Doan's Kidney Pills.
They produced noticeable change for the
better in short time and since using them
my back has not ached and is as strong as it
ever was while the kidney SecretionS have
regained their natural color and are regular.
can recommend Doan's Kidney Pills as
most reliable kidney medicine,
For sale by all dealers. Price 90 cents per
box. Foster-Milburn Co.. Buffalo. n. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan'S-and take no
substitute.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05
EMBARRASSING The GIRLS.
Illinois Church Festival Show to
Display Their Pictures as Un-
clad Babies.

A dispatch from Harrisburg, Ill, to
The St. Louis Globe Democrat says ::
Frank W. Hayill of the Mount Carmel
Gil. Register is authority for bit Of
information, which, he says, is caus-
ing considerable uneasiness among the
young ladies' Of that town, and that
when the event comes off it will shake
the old place from skin to core. Ac-
cording to Mr.. Havill, one OF the lead
ing churches in that city is greatly IN
need Of money and so is the pastor.
The members held a meeting recently
to decide upon means Of raising the
necessary money for running expenses
and the plan finally adopted was to
give a stereopticon exhibition. and the
enlarged pictures to be thrown upon
the canvas were to be photos supplied
by the members of the church and
their friends. Due preparations have
been made and all is in readiness, ex-
cept the date for holding the exhibi-
tion has not yet been decided upon,
and until few days ago the mem
bers-and especially the young ladies
were very anxiously urging an early
date.
ssBut change has come over them, "
says Mr.. Havill. "It has been learned
that one of the graceless participants,
by going through the old rubbish of
local galleries, bribing little brothers
and the hired help, has succeeded in
getting photos of dozen of the pref
tiest girls in town, taken when they
were clothed principally in smiles and
dimples, and at an age when they were
not big enough to protest against such
lavish display of their charms.
These pictures he has mounted in a
group and proposes to exhibit them
under the title Of Beauty Unadorned. ,
There isn't one on the group that has
enough duds on to make night gown
for canary bird. In the center of
the picture is fat little roly-poly COB
of simplicity, lying upon her back,
trying to swallow her plump little
foot
The coming event is creating no
small amount Of amusement, and it is
the general opinion that this one fea-
ture will be the means of bringing to-
gether an assemblage larger than has
been seen in Mount Carmel in many
day, and it is needles to say the young
ladies whose pictures make up the
group will be there also.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05
WANTED.

TO SELL-or exchange for Southern
Books or Magazines published before 1868:
History of the Observation-Disclosures
Several different Church Histories.
Annals of The Prosecutions in Scotland
Sir Walter SCOTS History of Scotland.
The Huguenots, ''by Samuel Smiles"
Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire.
The Writings of Washington, II vols,
nicely bound in calf.
Many other good books.
Address T. E. RICHARDSON,
P. o. Box a, Sumter, S. G.
June g.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05

siful women and our splendid high
ways stretching their generous
length through field and forest, over
bill and dale, we would indeed be
that happy people whose ways are
ways of pleasantness and all whose
paths are peace.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05

: 5 The matter is one that is
exaeperate, forsthe farther
les into it the more value he
T will only consider the fnan-
aspect Of the subject. What
Good roads will cost you and what
ff,ey will pay you in dollars and
cents, and let You decide whether
the margin of profit is sufficient to
tempt you to invest.
There are two classes of good roads
being built iIl the south to-day. One,
the macadaul, built Of crushed rock
of q cost Of anywhere from two to
ten thousand dollars per mile; the
other is what is known as the sand
and clay road, which can be built at
. COST Of two to three hundred dol
5ars ner mile. The macadam road is
Vsrv YER desirable Immediately adjoin-
ing large centersaof trade where the
travel in all weather is constant and
the loads heavy, but on 95 per cent.
Of the roads in Sumter county l be-
lieye that the sand clay roads, such
as are being built in Richland
comfy. and which have made that
comfy famous everywhere in this
conntry where good roads are being
considered, would serve just as good
nnrnose as the more expensive
Tsa.adau or crushed rock road.
one who has never seen these
RiehIand county roads can hardly
form an adequate conception OF nov
1 firm and smooth ROAD can oe ouiiS july
ssby a skillful mixture OF sahd ana
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05

pense.
Let us make an application of this
idea as it affects the individual prop
erty owner. We will suppose the
case of farmer living say ten miles
from market. We will suppose that
he owns 200 acres Of land, three
mules, wagons, a cow or two, and
other farm and home necessaries
aud that he returns this property for
taxation at $1,000. His proportion of
this tax for good roads would amount
to S31a year. Now, for this S31a
which he pays out, what does he get
in return? Everyone will agree if
he didn't get a cent in return that
the pleasure of having good road
to ride over whenever he goes to
market or elsewhere would more
than compensate him for the s31as.
But this is not ali; he saves time and
time is money.
Every progressive man knows the
money value Of time, and my brother,
if you do not, 1t is time you were
learning, for life is success just in
proportion as you value the truth of
this great principle, that time is the
creative and not the created princi-
pie of life, that you can turu nothing
into time, but you can turn time into
everything that is valuable. We
will suppose that this farmer plants
with his three plows 80 acres in cot
ton and so acres in other crops, a
total of 100 acres; that he uses 200
pounds of fertilizer per acre making
ten tons in all, and makes 30 bales of
cotton. My observation shows that
an average load Of fertilizer over the
roads in their present condition is
seven to eight sacks and the average
load of cotton hauled to market is
three bales, taking in all twenty -four
DAYS TO haul his fertilizer and mar
ket his cotton. Now submit that
pair OF mules and one hand is werth