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mentioned, he was required to contin-
ue these payments upon direct written
order from the postmaster, who states
he was verbally instructed in his &C
tion by the first assistant Postmaster
General -
The payments were made under the
cashiers protest.
The inspector cites payments to
Catherine Endsley, Charles A. Mach
en-, A. B. Hurt, H. L. Lcrenz, John
S. Leach and F. W. Wait, on the au-
thority of the first assistant Postmas-
er General, of per diem in connection
with claims of letter-carriers for over
time charges, aggregating "a, 655. The
inspector says this amount, disbursed.
from July ], 1,1S9S, to May ], 1899, was
disbursed without authority of law.
Machen, Lorenz and Hurt it appears
were paid per diem covering the same
period by the disbursing clerk Of the
department of justice, from the appro-
priation for defending suits in letter
carriers claims against the United
States before the Court Of Claims.
These parties continued to draw pay
until the comptroller called for state
mens from them. The report of inspec-
tor Little on the investigation of the
Washington Office, dated July 81, 1900,
says that number of clerks. were add
ed to the rolls without request of the
postmaster, and that the postmaster
states that at times it has been difficult
to find employment for all assigned to
his rolls. The inspector says the roster
appears to be elastic, to be added to as
circumstances arise, whether the post
master requested it or not. The ag
gregated salaries paid to those not con-
nected with the Office amounted to
SIG, 100.
The original charges of Mr.. Tulloch
made to Postmaster General Smith,
and the conclusions reached by Mr..
Smith in his report on them, follow
practically publications recently print
ed. Mr. Smith says that the payment
of bonds of military postal clerks by
the Government was in order to pro-
tect Postmaster Willett and his sure
ties when the service was organized.
As to the dual compensation of O.
E. Smith, former Postmaster General
Smith says that it was the opinion of
the department. that any employee re-
ceiving g, 500 or less could be paid
compensation on two different rolls.
Concerning the vouchers for expenses
of Beavers, Heath and others, Mr..
Smith says that the vouchers were
furnished where possible and the entire
account regularly sworn to. He de-
fends certain alleged irregular appoint
nlents and says the appointments were
regular and that the postmaster should
have detailed the persons to duty.
MIR. Smith says it was the postmas-
tsr's duty to provide employment for
the cleaners appointed or to report to
the department that there was no
employment for them. He says that
the department. was liable for the full
months rental of a temporary post
Office building mentioned. Concern
ing the overtime claims to Lorenz
Hurt Machen and others Mr.. Smith
says that this expenditure was un-
questioned until May, 1899 when the
practice was discontinued. Mr.. Smith
contended that the result Of the in
vestigation of the overtime claims
was that approximately $500, 600
was saved to the Government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Kodol Gives Strength

by enabling the digestive organs to digest,
assimilate ana transform all the whole
some food that may by eaten into the
kind of blood that nourishes the nerves,
feeds tue tissues, hardens the muscles and
recuperates the organs of the entire body.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures indigestion,
dyspepsia, catarrh of the stomach and all
stomach disorders. Sold by J. S. Hushson
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
A PAINT SHOP

kept by a practical painter OF
80 years experience, where can
be got Lead and Oil mixed any
color, also Ready Mixed Paints
ard Paints for different use,
such as Floor, Roof, Iron, Var
nishes, Bronze, Sandpaper, Put
ty, Gold Leaf, Dry Colors, Calso-
mine, etc. I want some work
painting and upholstering. |
will paint your house, Kalso-
mine or paper the walls cheap,
for while at work [ am very
apt to find a Sofa. Rocker, or
sideboard that needs scraping
andvarnishing, also upholstered
| have some pretty colors in
Morocoline, Hair Cloth, Mohalr
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 20
gift. Buggy tops 5000, fitted
on Wheels, steel tires, painted
and put on ready for road,
$1,000 per sett. Shafts, pant
ed and trimmed, $500.
Agent for Councils self-lu-
bricating Axles.
Office in Curtis Houses, No
326 South Main street.
II. B. CURTIS.
Phone 1876. I paint signs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
suMTER coUNTy.

Court of. Common Pleas.
Robert N. Owen, Alfred Owen, Thomas B.
Owen, William c. Owen, Nancy j. Owen,
John Robert Owen, Eloise Owen, Flor
ence A. Martin, Mary Burnett Maxwell
and Hannah Booth, plaintiffs,
AGAINST
Margaret Jane Dixon, William q. Owen,
Alice Parry, Florence A. Newton, Eliza
beth johnson (of Great Brittany, Luke
Runner Owen, Warren Watson Owen,
Ola Owen, Alice Owen and NJ. Carlisle
Owen and all and singular any others
wto are the heirs at law Of John Owen
and Hannah Owen, deceased, defend
ants.
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.
To the defendants above named:
You are hereby summoned and required
to answer the complaint in this action, of
which a copy is herewith served upon you,
and to serve a copy of your answer to the
said complaint on the subscriber at ms
c1fice in the city of Sumter S. c., within
twenty days after the service hereof upon
YOU. exclusive of the day of such service
and if you fail to answer the complaint
within the time aforesaid. the plaintiffs in
this action will apply to the Court for the
relief demanded in the complaint.
Dated, Sumter, S. c., June l, 1903.
And the defendants, Margaret Jane
Dixon, William H. Owen, Alice Parry,
Florence A. Newton and Elizabeth John
SON and all and singular any other heirs at
law of John and Hannah Owen, deceased,
are hereby notified that the complaint in
the above stated action has this second
day of June, 1908, been fled in the office
of the Clerk of the Court of Common
Pleas for Sumter County, State of South
Carolina.
June 1c-6w Plaintiffs Attorney
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
GUN and LOGKsMITR.

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. 22
West Liberty street, Two doors
from Osteen's Book Store.
R. S. BRADWELL.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04
July Book News.

Book News" for July is Summer
reading" number. \ descriptive list OF
fiction appropriate to the vacation and
summer months has been carefully COM
pilc,. together with full list of the
latest. most useful and interesting nature
books and works on sports. The re-
mHind"r of the number is devoted to its
usual pursuits. tn" review columns being
surprisingly full for this time of the
year.
The coming celebration of lndcpcnd-
rnrc Day j. remembered by selections of
We .,.: In the World of Letters con
tai..s many notes often amusing and nj
ways timely concerning prominent writ
"rS and books: while Book News Bio
=rHphi">" is wcll-po>tcd and up-to-datc
The frontispiccc portrait is of Francis
Newton Thorpe. Il University of Pom
>ylvHnia lecturer Il historian of some
not" and Il novelist by virtue of his new
story. "SpulS of Empire" John Wan
amakrr, Philadelphia and New York.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04
LOW RATE TOUR TO DENVER.
Via PENNSYLVANIA Railroad, Accom-
Christian Endeavor Convention.

For the benefit of delegates and others
desiring to attend tn" Twrmty-First In
trrnational Biennial Convention of the
United Society of Christian Endcavor to
be held mt Denver, COL. July 9th to 18th.
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company will
run Il pcrSonally-conductcd tour to Den
yer and return. leaving Philadelphia,
Lancaster. Harrisburg. Altoona. and
I'ittSburg and Intermediate stations on
Tuesday. July 9TH. going via Chicago and
arriving ut Denver. Thursday. July 9th.
Returning, the tour will leave Denver on
Thursday. July 10th, arriving Pittsburg,
Philadelphia. and intermediate stations
Saturday. July 18th. Special trains of
the highest grade of Pullman equipment
will be run on Il fast schedule Each
train will be in charge of Il tourist agent.
chapcron, and special uniformed baggage
master. Round-trip rate, covering trans
portation to Denver, Colorado Springs,
or Pueblo and return. Pullman berth and
all necessary meals i'll dining car to and
from Denver. will be as follows :-Phila
delphia. ST.. %. two in one berth, S6O.25
each; Lancaster. SG9.S5. two in one
berth. $3.50 each; York. $3.50. two in
one berth, $3.50 each: Harrisburg
61.2j, two in one berth. 1923 each;
Altoona. SG4. 30, two in one berth, 5000
each: Pttsburg. $500 two in one berth
$3.50 each. Round-trip rate, covering
all necessary expenses on going trip and
railroad transportation only returning,
on regular trains until August 31st. will
be as follows :-Philadelphia, 1928,
two in one berth, $51.75 each: Lancaster,
S5G.35. two in one berth, Soil each:
York, S54.50. two in one berth, $3.50
each; Harrisburg, S54.25. two in one
berth. 1925 each; Altoona, $3.50. two
in one berth. S41.15 each: Pittshurg.
$3.50. two in one berth, S43.25 each.
Proportonate rates from other points.
Pullman accommodations and meals are
included only while tourists are using
special trains. Special side trips from
Denver at reduced rates. For reserva-
tions of space. tickets, and full informa-
ton. apply to nearest Pennsylvania Rail
road Ticket Agent. or direct to Geo. w.
Boyd. General Passenger Agent, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia, Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04


Madame Isabella Ellen Baveas, Life
Governor Grand Lodge of Free Masons
Of England, in letter from Hotel Sara
toga, Chicago, ILL.,, says:
"This summer while travelling !
contracted most persistent and an
noying cold. My head aChed, my eyes
and nose seemed constantly running,
my lungs were sore and / lost my ap-
petite, health and good spirits. Doc
tors prescribed for me all manner OF
pills and powders, but all to no
purpose.
~ advised with a druggist and he
spoke SO highly of a medicine called
Peruna, that he induced me TO try my
first bottle of patent medicine. How.
ever, 1t proved such a help to me thai
soon purchased another bottle and
kept on until was entirely WE'LL -.
Madame Isabella Ellen Baveas.
Summer colds require prompt treat
menf. They are always grave, and
sometimes dangerous. The prompt
ness and surety with which PeruEa
acts In these cases has saved many
lives A large dose of Peruna should
be taken at the first appearance of cold
in summer, followed by small and Oft
repeated doses. There is no other rem
edy that medical science can furnish, so
reliable and quick in its action as Peruna.
Address The Peruna Medicine Com.
pany, Columbus, Ohio, for a free book
entitled "Summer Catarrh," which
treats of the catarrhal diseases peculiar
to summer.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04

y dozen would-hc's of the modern day.
Who, where occasion justified its use.
Had wit as bright as ready to produce:
Could fetch from records of an earlier
age.
Or from phiIoSophy'S enlightened page,
His rich material. and regalc your ear
W mn strains ii WAS privilege to hear
Yet. above all. his luxury supreme
And his chief glory was the Gospel theme.
Here he was copious rs old Greece on
Rome,
His happy cloQucncc seemed there at
home
Ambitious not to shine or to excel,
But to treat justly what he loved 50 we'll,
W. +. ROBERTS.
Pastor North Avenue Methodist FpiSco-
pal Church.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04
PENNSYLVANIA CHAUTAUQUA.
Reduced Rates 10 Mt. Gretna via Penn
Sylvania Railroad.

For the Pennsylvania, Chautauqua, to
be held ut Mt. Grctna. Pa, July LIST to
August 9TH, 1903, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell special eX-
cursion tickets from New York. Phiadel-
phia, Chestnut Hill, phocniXvillc, Will
mington. .Perryvile. Frederick, Md,
Washington, ID. c., East Liberty. Butler,
Indiana, Connclsvilc, Bedford, Clear
field, Martinsburg, Bellcfontc. Water
ford, Canandaigua, Wilkesbarre. Tom
hicken, Mt. Carmel, Lykcns. and prnci-
pal intermediate points. to Mt. Grctna
and return. ut reduced rates. Tickets
will be sold June 25th to August 9TH. in
elusive. and will be good to return until
August 18th, inclusive. For specific
rates, consult ticket agents.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04
One Hundred Fine Trimmed
Hats Waiting For You To Select From
Stylish And Becomi e.

New Duck Outing Hats.
New Sailors.
Special sale of high grade Newest
Styles Ribbons.
Prices away down.
New Military Print.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04
REDUCED RATES TO DENVER, COL.
Via Pennsylvania Railroad, Account
Christian EndeavOr Convention.

On account of the Convention of the
International United Society of Christ
ian Endeavor. to he held ut Denver. Col,
on July 9th to 18th, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell round trip
tickets to Denver. Colorado Springs. or
Pueblo, from all stations on its lines,
July 9th to Sth. inclusive. good to return
until August 31St inclusive. when prop
erly validated by Joint Agent mt destina-
ton. mt reduced rates. For specific in
formation concerning rates. routes. stop
overs, etc, consult nearest Pennsylvania
Railroad Ticket Agent.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04

You must. or the person receiving it..
will have to pay the extra postage.
dear me . Why did You not say that
at first | knew one stamp would carry
it," and she turned from the window and
pushed the letter into the slot reserved
for foreign mails. Then She faced the
man who was with her.
You mcu think You know everything.
Come and huy me thar soda" she said.
But you did not win it,"
Il did. My letter will 20 to Chicago.
and did not have to put another stamp
on it,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04
AMdl the

1t all happened in the corridor of the
poStoncc. She purchased Il two-cent
stamp and carefully affixed it. upSiA"
down to the upper left-hand corner of an
envelope. where it would excite the cam
collation. clerk to profanity. Because her
correSp ondrnt lived in Chicago she was
about to Slip the envelope into Il slot
plainly designated for Boston mail when
her companion. a man, stopped her.
Seems to me- he vemturcd to say.
that your letter looks bulky enough to
need more postage"
why. no." She said. smiling. II put
Il two-ccnt stamp on it. don't You So" =
Yes. but | am certain its too heavy,
he continued. Il mail many letters II
day. and have acquired the knack of
guessing what Uncle sam will demand
for his services as Il carrier. | am posi-
tive that this letter will require four
cents postage. Get the stamp clerk to
weigh it for you.''
Il am sure You are wrong,' she said.
good naturally. hut we will test the
matter for an icc-crcam soda.
Done, If the letter goes with that
two-ccnt stamp will treat; if You have
to put another stamp on il You treat
She went To the stamp window, and the
letter was weighed.
-Four cents. said the clerk.
What You must have made Il mis-
take - she exclaimed. "Thcrc'S not
much in it, Weigh it again
The clerk "aSprd. but aS there was no
one els" waiting to reach the window. he
weighed the letter again. and very care
fully. One might have thought h" was
weighing gold dust. -Four cents exact
w. he announced.
She poutcd Then the puut was sue
crclcI by Il smile sweet enough to over
come amy one but Il seller Of stamps.
WELL" she said. its all right. any
how. have large corrc>po nDlcuc,. and
frequently send letters that are not
heavy enough for Il two-crmt stamp. and
| always put that kind of stamp on them.
SO the Government must owe me some
money. and this letter can 20 to help
even mp the account. That's business.
isn't it =
The clerk graSpcd the little ledge in
front of him to keep from falling. But
madam"
yes: only last week. sent Il tccny-
wrcny little bit of tissue paper PATTERN
it was for bahy'S cap-to my couSin-
the sam" one this letters going to-and
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04

Corset and I.aces.
Corset covers.
Skirts and Gowns.
Shirt Waists and Skirts.
Hosiery and Gloves.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1903-07-04
FOR SALE.
and
TurpGltine Lands
IN FLORIDA.

The following list of lands in Florida,
having been placed in my hands, (hav-
ing an interest in same l offer said
lands for sale, either as whole or in diff
erent tracts at S2-two dollars-per acre.
The land will cut from five to ten thous-
and feet of timber per acre-Big Bar
gains.
$4,000 acres in Alchua County,
near Fort Tanning.
1900 acres i'll Brevard County,
near St. Lucil.
1900 acres in Bradford County,
near Barrsville
1900 acres in Columbia County,
near Rock Hill.
1900 acres i'll Clay County,
near Middleburgh.
4, 600 acresin fernando County,
1000 acres in Lake County,
near Glendale.
5000 acres in Lafayette County,
near Hotches Bend.
$1,000 acres in Liberty County,
near South Creek.
1900 acres in Madison County,
near West Farm.
400 acres in Marion Comfy.
near Rock Springs.
1900 acres in Orange County,
near Pine Castle.
1850 acres in Osceola County,
near Lake Washington.
100 acres in Putnam County,
near Bridgeport.
$1,000 acres in Polk County,
near Fort Meade.
$4,000 acres i'll Volusia County,
near Spring Garden
TOTAL I27,4oo Acres
By looking at your Atlas you can see
what towns these lands are near.
For further particulars, apply to
{. H. McSSick
CECILTON,
Cecil County, Md.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-14

father, superintendent Joyner during the
Reunion.
Mr.. c. K. Cooke and Mr.. j. j. Bar
row, of Louisburg, was in the city yes
terday.
Mr.. c. K Morris, of High Point, was
here yesterday.
Hon. H. A. London, of Pittsboro, was
a visitor to Raleigh on his way to Greens
boro.
Mr.. Robert G. Grady, of Wilmington,
spent yesterday in Raleigh.
Mr.. D. o. McCullers, of Clayton, was
in the city yesterday.
Mr.. B. McKensie was in Raleigh yes
terday.
Mr.. S. p Mason, of Durham, was here
yesterday.
Editor j. G. Boylin, of Wadesboro, af-
ter a visit here has returned home.
Mr.. T. B. Mosley is confined at his home
by sickness.
Attorney General Gilmer returned yes
terday from Greensboro, where he has
been in attendance at the reunion.
Congressman Claude Kitchin, of Hall
fax, is in the city.
Mr.. w. A. Dunn, of Halifax. is visitor
to Raleigh
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-14
THERE'S A BIG SHOW COMING,
Sig sautelles Twelve Combined Railroad Shows
for Raleigh.

Honest advertising goes hand and hand
with an honest show, and to this Sig
Sautelle, whose big twelve combined rail
road shows will be in Raleigh Wednesday
afternoon and evening, October 81, owes
his unprecedented success. Superlative
and gross exaggeration has never figured
IN his advertising, as he believes such
methods are less inspiring than a stage
rainfall. Honesty in show advertising is
originality, and with Mr.. Sautelle all his
advertising bears the imprint of the hon
esty of his purpose. This is the reason
of his large patronage. His shows have
the prestige of age and power of honesty;
they have the confidence of the public,
and come to Raleigh with the hearty APP
plause of an honest and discriminating
public still sounding
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-14
PERSONALS.

Capt. w. H. Rand and Mr.. R. L
Rand left yesterday for Richmond TO take
in the horse show.
Mr.. C. b. Hocutt was called TO Selma
yesterday on account of the serious ill
ness of his mother whose death is ex
pected any time.
Mr.. T. X. Bruner arrived in the city
yesterday for the day.
Prof. J. o. Atkinson, of Elon College
spent yesterday here on his way home
from Warren Plains.
Mr.. Claude Bernard went to Greens
boro yesterday to attend the reunion.
Mr.. T. T. Hay left yesterday for the
western part of the State on a business
trip.
DR.. ]. D. Hufham spent yesterday II
the city on his way to Henderson.
Rev. J. T. Noble, of Selma, passed
through the city yesterday on his way
to Louisburg to attend the association.
Mrs. Robert Thompson went to Durham
yesterday to spend the day with friends
DR.. Jordan left yesterday on PROBES
sional visit to Efiand, Orange county.
Prof Joe Separks, who has been visit
ing his mother, returned to Gastonia yes
terday. where he is principal in the Gas
tonia Academy.
Mr.. r. T. Gray went to Greensboro yes
terday to attend the Reunion.
Mr.. r. l.. Potts returned to Danville
Yesterday where he is now agent for the
Southern Railroad.
Mai w. A. Guthrie returned to Durham
yesterday.
Mr.. ovid Porter left yesterday on bus
IL ~ Southern Pines
Mr Roger Flint arrived in the city yes
terday. He will manage the Monumental
Theatre the rest of the season. Mr.. Flint
has been with the GaskillMundy-Levltt
Company, which will be here Fair Week
Mr.. o. X. Holding, OF Wake Forest.
spent Yesterday in the city
Masters James and William Joyner lei
yesterday for Greensboro to be with theil
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-14
Hold Your Cotton

Mr.. Ashley Horne, Of Clayton, was here
yesterday He is an authority on cotton
and was asked of the outlook
81 hold to my statement made before
the Government issued its report or cot.
ton prediction were sent out" he said
1.-The farmer will find it unwise to sell
under 10 cents pound, and cotton ought
to bring that. The depression is caused
by the Northern money troubles. Al
Clayton where 100 to 125 bales a day was
coming in at this time last year. there are
now about 80 bales a day. The crop is
shorter than expected. and there will be
eleven million or less where eleven and q
half million bales are needed by the
world.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-14
TWO OLD CRONIES.

The Wills Musical Comedy Co., who
come to the Academy Wednesday night
October 14th, have brought an extremely
large company of singing and dancing
comedians.
During their stay in Raleigh they will
present the following well-known come
dies, 1.-TWO Old Cronies, 'Sweet Six
teen and ''At Atlantic City" with its
original scenery and properties. The won
derful ship scene in the second act OF
THE Two Old Cronies'' is so natural, one
would think you were on board a shir
crossing the ocean, in the heights of q
storm.
That worldrenowned seaside resort, At
lantic City, with once the season has
opened, assumes the garb of gaiety in al
its forms. The city is given up to the
pleasure of its visitors. While other town,
can boast of it's large manufacturing anC
shipping resources, the only commerce Of
this seaside town is its large output Of
pleasure. SO with the Farce Comedy
bearing its name. There's no long story
of LIES hardships It's simply Atlantic
City brought to you, with its tidal waves
of laughter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-14

FO RSALE-A THOROUGHLY UP-TO-
date and well paying Gents Furnish
ing business. Deals in shoes, hats,
shirts, etc. Best location in one of the
best money towns in North Carolina.
Address, W., care News and Observer.
14-1Wk.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-14
Ten Cents Per Line
(SIx Words to the LIneJ
NO ADVERTISEMENT TAKEN FOR
LESS THAN 25 CENTS. SPECIAL
DISCOUNTS ON EXTENDED ADVER-
TISING. RESULTS ASSURED.

FOR RENT-MY PLACE ON WEST
Peace Street. contains five acres of
land, house has ten rooms, convenient
out houses, stable, ETC., good orchard
fine water. Possession given January
list. John w. Hinsdale If