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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-28
TYPHOID EPIDEMIC.
Fever Breaks Out in the Virginia
Military Institute.

Richmond, Va, Oct. 22.-Typhoid
fever has broken out at the Virginia
Military Institute, Lexington, Va,
nine cases having been reported to the
State board Of health here. The report
vas made by Gen. Scott Shipp, super
intendant of the institute. who stated
that only two of the cases were con-
sidered dangerous. ALI the patients
are IN the institute hospital and are re-
ceiving the best medical attention.
Stringent and radical measures have
been taken to prevent a spread OF the
disease.
Disinfectants are being used in large
..ur: q ern:ansities, and the patients are COM
nletsly isolated from the other cadets.
Lexington, Va, Oct. Pit appears
that the typhoid fever trouble at the
Virginia Military Institute, has ex-
tended to the Washington and Lee
University where seven students are
AL with the fever. There have been
thirsy-four cases in all in the town
of Lexington since the lss Of the
present month.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
MEN FOR TORPEDO BOAT.

VALLEJO, Dec. 19.-The Paul Jones
took on twenty men from the Inde-
pendence early this morning and left at
8 o'clock for the lower bay to be ready
to sail for Panama. The PrebIe will
follow soon. Commander Fenton Of the
torpedo fleet left On the Paul Jones and
will likely go as far as Santa Barbara
channel. The officers, who have not yet
arrived from the East, probably will
join the torpedo-boats at San Diego,
where the boats may await the New
York, which will convoy them to Pan
anna.
Orders were received at the navy
yard to place the captured Spanish
gunboat Manila. now lying here, in
commission. Although 1T is not def
niteIy known what the Manila will be
used for, it will probably be a tender to
the Independence and a prison ship. for
which duty she could be repaired at
not very great cost. The Manila is at
present in very bad condition. and to
put her in thorough sea-going repair
would entail an enormous expense.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
GREAT BRIDGE
THROWN OPEN
Mammoth Structure Spanning
East River Is Dedicated by
Greater New York's Officials
NAVAL PARADE AT NIGHT
Completion of Project Which
Has Cost an Aggregate of
Twenty-One Million Dollars

NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-The new Will
liamsburg bridge, the second and
greater bridge across the East River;
connecting the boroughs of Manhattan
and Brooklyn, was turned over to the
city and formally opened to-day, the
dedicatory exercises including military
parades from both sides of the river
and the meeting in the center of the
new bridge of Mayor Low and the
Manhattan borough officials with Presi-
dent Swanstrom and other Brooklyn
borough officials, speeches on the plaza
at the Brooklyn end of the bridge and
a dinner in the Hanover Club, Brook
lyn. This was followed this evening
by a great water demonstration and
naval parade and a magnificent display
of fireworks from the bridge.
The new bridge. construction on
which was begun October %, 1896. is
about a mile above the Brooklyn bridge,
which it greatly resembles in type and
appearance, though much larger. It's
length between terminals is 1900 feet,
its width 11S feet, the Brooklyn bridge
being but eighty-five feet wide. The
bridge proper cost about $11,OO0,0O0 and
the condemning of land for approaches
brought the total cost up to about
s21 900, 900.
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PERU GRANTS RECOGNITION.

LIMA, Peru, Dec. 19.-By a decree
dated December IS the Peruvian Gov
eminent has recognized the republic of
Panama
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-When NJ.
Bunau-Varilla, the Minister from Pan
anna, called at the State Department
to-day. Acting Secretary LOOmis in
formed him of the receipt of cable
gram from the United States Minister
at Lima, saying that Peru had decided
to recognize the new republic of Pan
anna.
The fact of Peru's recognition Of Pan
anna was first communicated to the
State Department by DR.. Calderon, the
Peruvian Minister A little later came
a cabIegram from Mr.. Neill. the United
States Charge d d'Affaires at Lima, stat
ing that the Peruvian Government had
appointed a consul to Panama, thereby
recognizing the new Government, as
his credentials were addressed to it.
These recognitions of the republic
of Panama by the South-CentTal Amer
lean republics. most of which nave held
back until within the last few days,
are expected to have much influence
upon the attitude of Colombia, reveal
ing, as they do, the feeling OF her sis
ter republics toward propositions to
unite against Panama, such as were
broached by the Paris Colombian rep
resentative yesterday.
General Reyes and Dr. Herran are
still busy with the statement they are
preparing TO the State Department
protesting against what is taking place
on the isthmus.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

bian Congress on October 81 was duly
reported by Beaupre on that date, with
the comment that nothing had been
done except a vote of rejection of the
treatv of August IL. He reported great
anxiety over conflicting reports of Sc
cession in the Cauca and Panama de-
partments.
On November "a Beaupre reported the
situation under control, but expressed
alarm as there was intense feeling
against the Government and also
against the United States because of
the belief that the United States had
encouraged the secession movement.
Beaupre said an army OF 10000, COM
manded by General Reyes, was being
raised to operate against Panama, pro-
vided the United States would allow
Colombia to land troops.
This telegram reported also a meet
ing at which a resolution was passed
requesting the Government to call a
convention for the purpose Of amend
ing legislation in order to render pos
sible immediate ratification of the
treaty. 1t was opposed by the Govern
ment and General Reyes as being in
opportune. On November 10 Beaupre
telegraphed that he had been invited
to the Cabinet meeting at the palace
the night before. He was asked if he
officially construed the telegram of the
9Th to mean that the United States
would not permit the landing of Colom-
bian troops. Beaupre replied that the
language needed no Interpretation and
that he had no explanations to make.
Beaupre said in this telegram that
Mr.. Rico declared this recognition con-
trary to all precedents. He stated that
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
ADVERTISEMENTS.
DO NOT WEAR A LONG FACE
1t Is a Great Handicap in All Busi-
ness and Social Relations.

The man who looks as if he had lost
his last friend is in no danger of being
crushed by the jam of new ones un-
less he cheers up" People are not
going ont of their way nowadays to
associate with the man of mournful and
| melancholy appearance. They are
afraid he will tell them his troubles
and they steer clear Of him, as they all
have plenty Of their own
The most universal cause of the for
lorn and hopeless appearance to-day is
dyspepsia. 1t units a man for every
duty of life and causes him to- become
| respondent and gloomy and necessarily
his looks do not belle his feelings. He
appears cast down and detected and
becomes a burden to himself and hu-
manity in general.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are the
dyspeptics certain relief They do the
work that his stomach is unable to
do and by relieving that organ of its
burdens permit it to regain its health
and strength and again become active
and useful in its functions. They con-
tain all the essential ingredients that
enter into the digestive fluids and Sc
cretions of the stomach and they act
ually take uo the work and do it Just
as healthy, sound stomach would.
BY this means a man can go right
ahead with his work and eat enough
to keep him in proper working condi-
ton. His system is not deprived Of
its necessary nourishment as il is in
the case of the starvation cure" or
the employment Of some of the first
class chicken foods now on the market.
Starvation, even If it were a good thing.
could not be continued long enough to
effect a cure: for a disordered and
worn out stomach is not going to be-
come strong and healthy in two or
three davs.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets act nat
urally because they contain natural d.
gestives. The principal component
parts are aseptic pepsfn, malt diastase
and other ingredients with like proper
ties that do the work regardless Of the
condition Of the stomach. There is no
unnatural or violent disturbance of the
digestive organs as the result of their
action. In fact, the existence of the
stomach is entirely forgotten as soon
as they have had time to begin their
onerations. They also possess very
curative and healing properties and as
sist the stomach in getting well. while
relieving it of its work. They perform
the duties of both nurse and physician.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are for
sale by all druggists at so cents a box
and there is very little danger of any
druggist trying to sell you something
else in its place that,is ,''just as good"
They are so well established, and have
done so much good in the world that
their name has become household
word; so the usual warning, Accept
no substitute" is unnecessary in the
case Of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

nau-Varilla, the Minister from Pan
anna, to-day opened the iron box con-
tanning the ratified canal treaty. The
box contained. in addition to the
treaty duly ratified by the Junta and
bearing also the signatures of the
Cabinet Ministers, the official decree
of the Government announcing the
ratification of the instrument. The
exchange copy of the treaty will ar
rive by the next steamer from Pan
anna.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
PEACE OR WAR on THE ISTHMUS
Continued From Page ss, Column o

s.
lutely demands it, 1t is believed a
more effective scheme will be to dis
tribute the three battalions among the
towns and villages of Panama other
than the cities of Panama and Colon,
leaving to the navy the protection of
these terminals. 1t is possible that
some marines will be encamped on the
high lands in the vicinity of the border
line, but General Elliott must determine
this after his arrival on the isthmus.
TO GUARD AGAINST DISEASE.
A potent factor in the shaping of the
naval policy on the isthmus will be the
health of the marines. Care will be
taken in the selection of camps and
every possible precaution against trop-
ical illness will be observed. Some of
the towns in which the marines prob
ably will be stationed are Empire,
Georgina and Porto Bello.
Captain Harry Leonard, assistant aid
to the commandant of the Marine
Corps, who lost his arm in the march
to Peking and was advanced for con-
spicuous bravery, has asked to be or
dered to the isthmus. The request is
now under consideration by Secretary
Moody. Other officers of the Marine
Corps have applied for similar orders.
However, thus far, Captain Evans, aid
de camp to the commandant, is the
only officer, except General Elliott, who
has been definitely selected.
There are several vacancies among
the officers in the marine force on the
isthmus, which will be filled in few
days, the Eeliefs going on the Dixie
with General Elliott
In official circles tonight it was
stated that Panama, while disclaiming
any obligation to Colombia for pay
ment of a portion of her debt, will vol
unfairly and as an act Of comfy as
sumo such share of it as, in her judg-
ment, may be deemed necessary. 1t is
| expected that the formal expressions
of the Government on the subject is
only delayed pending the statement of
General Reyes, the desire being to note
what demands Colombia wishes to
make.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

a steamship. the small force of Colom-
bian troops. which had been discov-
cred at the mouth of the Atrato River,
had sailed to the northward on Co
Iombian gunboat Admiral Glass has
not been able to verify the report.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
SISTERS OF CHARITY
Rely Upon Pe-ru-na to Fight Colds,
Coughs, Catarrh and Grip.

"A number Of years ago our attention
was called to DR.. Hartmans Peruna. and
since then we have used it with wonder
full results for grip. coughs. colds and
catarrhal diseases Of the head and stoun-
ach.
For grip and winter catarrh especial
ly it has been OF great service to the in
mates Of this institution"
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
TROOPS SAIL ON GUNBoAT.

Department has received a cablegram
from Rear Admiral Glass at Panama
to the effect that, according to a re-
port which has just reached him from
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

relief, and with further use of the medicine
we hope to be able to say she is entirely
cured. = Sisters of Charity.
This young girl was under the care of
the Sisters of Charity and used Peruna
for catarrh of the throat with good re-
suit as the above letter testifes.
From a Catholic Institution in Central
Ohio comes the following recommend from
the Sister Superior:
Some years ago a friend of our insti-
tuition recommended to us DR.. Hartman's s
Peruna as an. excellent remedy for the
influenza of which we then had several
cases which threatened to be of a serious
character.
I'VE began to use it and experienced
such wonderful results that since then
Peruna has become our favorite medicine
for influenza, catarrh, cold, cough and
bronchitis"
Another recommend from a Catholic in
stitution of one of the Central States writ
ten BY the Sister Superior reads as follows !:
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

are unknown, but It is thought that
the firm will be able to pay in full If
given time.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

Willis Firm Makes Assignment.
WILLIS, Dec. 1s.-The firm Of w.
D. Duhield & Co, dealers in general
merchandise here, made an assign
ment to-day. The liabilities and assets
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

Heart's-ease does not grow on the
heights Of ambition.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

vote of the national council decided,
ten to one, to hand him his passports.
but that the Government understand
ing that such action would be tanta-
mount to a declaration of war. had ad-
vised him that such step would not
be taken.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
SISTERS or CHARITY
All Over the United States Use
Pe-ru-na for Catarrh.

A recommend recently received from a
Catholic institution in the Southwest
reads as follows:
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
a Prominent Mother Superior Says;

reads as follows:
A Prominent Mother Superior Says:
Il can testify from experience to the
efficiency Of Peruna as one OF the very
best medicines. and it gives me pleasure
to add my praise TO that of thousands
who have used it. For years I suffered
with catarrh Of the stomach, all remedies
proving valueless for relief. Last spring
went TO Colorado. hoping to be benefit
ed bv change OF climate. and while
there a friend advised me to try Peruna.
After using two bottles L found myself
very much improved The remains Of my
old disease being now so slight con-
slider myself cured. yet for while 1 in
tend to continue the use of Peruna. L am
now treating another patient with your
medicine. She has been sick with mala-
ria and troubled with leucOrrhea- have
no doubt that a cure will be speedily ef-
fected."
These are samples of letters received BY
Dr.. Hartman from the various orders Of
Catholic Sisters throughout the United
States.
The names and addresses to these let
ters have been withheld from respect to
the Sisters, but will be furnished or re-
quest
One-haIf Of the diseases which afiict
mankind are due to some catarrhal de-
rangement of the mucous membrane I'm
ing some organ or passage of the body
A remedy that would act Immediately
upOn the cOngested mucous memD Drane.
restoring it to it's normal state. would
consequently cure all these diseases. Ca
tarrh is catarrh wherever located,
whether it be in the head. throat lungs.
stomach. kidneys or pelvic organs. a
remedy that will cure II in one location
will cure il in all locations
If YOU do not derive prompt and sat1s-
factory results from the use OF Peruna
write at once to DR.. Hartman. giving
fuU statement of your case and he viii
be pleased TO give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman President of The
Hartman. Sanitarium. Columbus, Ohio.
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20

Opens Iron Box Holding Treaty.
WASHINGTON, Dec. I'm. Bu-
The San Francisco call., 1903-12-20
Interesting Letters from
Catholic Institutions.

In every country of the civilized world
the Sisters of Charity are known. Not
only do they minister to
THE tbe snirituaI and intel
1 SISTERS ,.I ~.
GOOD lectudI heeus VI the
1 WORK charges committed to
---- their care, but they also
minister to their bodily needs. With so
many children to take care of and to
protect from climate and disease, these
wise and prudent sisters have found Pc
runa a never-failing safeguard.
DIR. Hartman receives many letters
from Catholic Sisters from all over the
United States. A recommend recently
received from a Catholic institution in
Detroit. Mich, reads as follows:
Dr.. S. 3. Hartman, Columbus, ohio:
Dear Sjr:-"The young girl who used the
PerUna was suffering from faryngitS and
loss of voice. The result of the treatment
was most satisfactory. She found great
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In every country of the civilized world
the Sisters Of Charity are known. Not
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-06-27
Mr.. BoIiJdr Pyke's
InexcusabIe Liberty

With the freedom of young man
who had been calling at the house with
more or less frequency for ten years
Or more Mr.. Bolivar Pyke hung up his
hat and Ovcrcoat OH the hall rack and
stepped into the parlor.
Good evening, Buenavista," he said.
Good evening Mr.. Pyke."
"Ah, beg your pardon, Miss McCor-
kle. Fine evening"
Rather muddy isn't it?'
Somewhat muddy; temperature
seems to have grown cooler too"
Seating himself at a distance, he
looked around the room, as if it were
strange to him.
That's a striking picture of ship
in Distress" he remarked presently,
rising and approaching a painting that
hung on the wall. with your permits
sion, Miss McCorkle, l will look at it q
little closer"
"Certainly, Mr.. Pyke. You haven't
seen it more than thousand times be-
fore. believe
Probably not. Miss McCorkle. One
forgets, you know. BY the way, Miss
McCorkle, l called this evening to re-
turn little book borrowed some time
ago"
He felt in his pockets.
How awkward. l seem to have for
gotten it. Some other time, perhaps
ut is not of the slightest consequence,
Mr.. Pyke; only you didn't call to return
any book"
"Oh. didn't! Maybe you will have
the goodness, Miss McCOrkle. to tell
me what l did call for"
She shrugged her fair shoulders.
Perhaps you will also enlighten me,
Miss McCorkle," he said, with elabo-
rate pOlitencss, cas- to the significance
of the change in your demeanor since
last had the pleasure of seeing you"
certainly, Mr.. Pyke. If you will
look at your shoes, you will discover
that you came in without wiping them
on the rug at the door. AS you re-
marked justly n few moments ago, it
is somewhat muddy, and
"Buenavista McCOrkle," he exclaim-
ed, conf onting her with a dark scowl
on his face, "have care! Remember
we are only engaged. You are talking
to me as if we were already married"
Chicago Tribune.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-06-27
We Meet the President Easily.

One striking characteristic of Wash
ington life Is the ease with which an
interview can be held with the presi-
dent, the members of the cabinet and
the holders of Office. How they get
through their current work with all
these Interruptions is a mystery, but
they do. 1t is undoubtedly better that
a subject should be discussed de v1ve
voix with the chief than that it should
filter through many channels, to arrive
as a more or less garbled version at
headquarters. The result bears good
fruit, for things are often settled off,
hand which take weeks and months in
another country. Also, it is human ma
ture to take more interest in person
atty than in mere name.-HOn. Maud
Pauncefote in Nineteenth Century.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-06-27
A CHEAP SQUARE MEAL.
Successful Scheme That Was Worked
by Two Hungry Men.

Successful Scheme That Was Worked
by Two Hungry Men.
Zone Of the cleverest gratis l ever
saw was worked the other day in
quick lunch restaurant on Park row."
said the Observer. Il noticed two men
talking earnestly just below the place
as was going in to get my lunch. One
Of them followed me in and took seat
just below me at the table. A few sec
onds later the other entered and took
seat just opposite his friend, whom he
did not appear to know. The first man
ordered a very extensive dinner, COM
mencing with soup and ending with
charlotte russo and coffee. He got the
very best that the place could afford,
and his check for $1.35 was placed in
front Of him. The other man took his
time about ordering, taking corned
beef and beans-10 cents worth. His
check was placed in the center of the
table, between the two men.
Number one ate hastily and finished
first. He got up, put on his hat and
then calmly picked up the ten cent
check that belonged to his friend.
Without turning hair he went to the
desk, paid 10 cents and walked out. A
few minutes later number two, who
had been reading the paper, prepared
to leave and took up the remaining
check. He appeared greatly surprised
and called the waiter, asking for an
explanation. There was nothing for the
knight Of the napkin to do but give the
man a new ten cent check, as 1t was
very evident that he had not eaten
$1.35 worth Of food. l suppose that the
two met outside and at the next place
visited number two got the square"
meal.-New York Mail and Express.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-06-27
CONraRe In Eleph q II Is.

An elephant with good mahout
gives perhaps the best instance Of dis
ciplined courage-courage, that is,
which persists in the face of knowledge
and disinclinatiOn-to be seen in the
animal world. They will submit day
after day to have painful wounds
dressed in obedience to their keeper
and meet danger in obedience to Or
ders, though their intelligence is suffi-
Client to understand the peril and far
too great for man to trick them into a
belief that it is nOnexistent. No ami
NAL will face danger more readily at
mans bidding-London Spectator.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-06-27
Mathematician.

johnny Jagged eight-Whcn | was
two years old and my big brother was
six. was he three times as Old as |?
Teacher
Iohnnr-And when | was four and
he was eight was he twice as old as a.?
Teachcr-C Certainly.
Johnny-And now I'm eight and he's
twelve is he only once and ii half as
DID as am?
Tcachcr-IcS. Why?
Johnny-Wcll, how long will it take
me to catch up to him?-Philadelphia
Ledger.
Frostburg mining journal. [volume] (Frostburg, Md.) 1871-1913, 1903-06-27
Misunderstood.

"What was the cause OF the row in
the cellroont?" asked-thc police captain.
1.-TWO fellows. came to bail Murphy
out" said the lookup keeper: "
what of it?" asked the captain.
ooh, just a little misunderstanding"
answered the lookup keeper. Murphy
was looking for some one to get him
out, but when these fellows said they
would bail him out he thought they
We're insinuating that he was tank,
and so he sailed into them,"-New York
Times.