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Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
Expect Bell From Emperor
William.

Millville. N. j.. Feb. 13. The con-
gregation of the st. Paul's Evangeli-
cal LutheranaChuroh expects to break
ground in the near future for new
edifice. which will be composed Of
granite and will seat 500 people. The
plans and specifications for the new
place of worship have been received,
and nmuber Of bids for the erection
have also been received.
The bell. which will swing in the
tower, is expected to come from Ger
many as present from Emperor
William, who is personal friend Of
the pastor Of the church, DR.. II. E..
Meyer.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
STOLE CHURCH
MONEY FROM HOUSE.

For some time the members of Com
meroe Street NJ e. Church have been
paying into the church the Conferences
collections. This money was placed
in envelopes and dropped upon the
plates and taken charge Of tte proper
church authorities, and for the time
being given over to Stephen Butler az
custodian. Last Sunday and pre-
viously there were many of these en-
velopes and quite little money was
accumulated.
Sometime last week someone broke
into the residence of Mr.. Butler and
carried Off these envelopes, all OF
which were sealed and contained the
amount Of money originally placed in
them. Mr.. Butler of course knows
nothing as to how much money was
contained in the envelopes, and it
will require earnest invest igation to
foot up the losses. Officers have been
working upon the case for some time,
without result.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
Catarrb and Hay Fever.

Liqnid:Cream. Balm.isIbecoming quite
as popular in many, localities as Ely's
Cream Balm solid. 1t is prepared for
use in atomizers, and ishighly priced by
those,who have been accustomed to call
upon physicians for such treatment.
Many physicians are using and prescrib-
ing 1t, All the medicinal properties of
the celebrated Cream Balm are contained
in the Liquid form, which is IS cents
including aspraying tube. All druggists,
or by mail. ELY Brothers, SO. Warren ST.,
New York. 18Iw
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
Find the Place.

Pretty much all of the Cumberland
County visitors to the State House
during the sessions of the Legislature,
find the the room of the Secretary OF
the Senate. Cumberland folks always
find warm welcome there and any
information they may be seeking, can
usually be learned from that point.
All of the Cumberland appointees in
the Senate can be found in that local
ity.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
Lost His Can.

While coming down Commerce street
yesterday afternoon in spring wagon
one of our East Commerce street
ocery clerks had his cap blown off.
Tine horse was stopped and he started
to look for the missing headpiece. but
could not see it. After a little hunt
he discovered it in the back of the
wagon and drove on.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
Gathering Beer Bottles.

Sunday morning as people were pass
ing up Commerce street they were
surprised to see a small boy about nine
years old with a string of beer bottles
on his back. There are few boys
who make regular practice of gath
erlng up the beer bottles on Sunday
morning and then selling them.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
"CYRUS" FIRST LETTER
FROM MILLVILLE.
(Millville Correspondence.)

Millville, N. j.. Feb, 16, 1904.
Dear Pioneer well. the Japs
and Russians have locked horns at
last, and war has been inaugurated
OF which no man can foresee the end.
1t may involve all the great powers in
the effort to check Russian aggression.
BY prompt and decisive action the
Japs secured very great advantage
at the start and astounded the minions
OF the Gear, by destroying several of
the best vessels of the Russian navy
without sustaining any loss them
selves. 1t was as amazing to the
Russians as was Admiral Dewey's as
sault upon the Spaniards in Manila
Bay.
The Japs have profited greatly by
free intercourse with the United
States. Her best officers are gradu-
ates from our most prominent institu-
tions, and it is said that their in.
structors in gunnery are Americans
serving under japanese names.
While other nations will endeayor
to maintain strict neutrality, the sym
pathy Of all liberal people is with
Japan.
The revivals at the churches in this
city have been Of unusual power. All
the M. e. Churches lave received
large accessions to their memberships.
First M. E. nearly one hundred.
Death claimed several of our we'll
known citizens last week. Among
them Daniel O. Chew, carpenter. and
Edward McGear, ..liveryman.
Some villain is lurking on the dark er
thoroughfares insulting ladies that
pass. Those who have seen him de-
scribe him as large man with q
heavy beard. He is being looked for
by several young men.
The change of the age limit in the
order of Red Men from 81 to 1S years
OF age has resulted in large accessions
to the membership in this oity.
The plans for the new Lutheran
Church, drawn by architect George
e. Savage, Of Philadelphia, show a
fine building, which will be an orna-
ment to the city.
John Stevens and Edward Heaton
are rival candidates for the position
OF Fire Chief. The latter is the pres.
ent Chief.
Yours truly
CYRUS,
--UA&
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
Nothing More Dangerous

1"E Horb DHnREFOuB
Than Cutting C,rns. The Foot-Ease
Sanitary Corn Plasters cure by absorp-
ton. Something entirely new. The san
itary oils and vspors do the work. Sold
by ell druggists 25c. or by mail. Sample
mail d Free Address, Alien OImsted
LIE Roy, N. Y. IL 30 4w
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
FOULARD SILKS SOC ward

Pretty, new Printed Foulard Silks, in five different
shades-so graceful clngng The prettest designs we
have ever shown and sales the past week the largest we
ever had early in the season-5oc yard Finer GRADES
75c and s. 90.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
l2H C singhams IOc

1000 yds of new Dress Cling
hams, 20 different styles and
colorlngs, Ioc yd, regular value
I2H.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
HU II 7 BROS
75C und 81 Velvet Cords ut 3715C uOrd

You may have to hurry to share this great bargain
green and garnet for waists and chdens coats
we otter so yards in four different shades at 37H yard
here Such bargain should go in hurry
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
SIPS Pefsicoats at CSC

We have sold over 800 of these
Skirts in a few weeks, Black Mer-
cerized with q hemstitched ruff1es
csc, value $I,25.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
WHOLE NO. 29l3

Corded Velvets, in brown, navy.
Sold everywhere at 75c and 81,
Can't tell how long they will be
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
Apron Ginghanls
Sc yard
1000 yards good Apron
Ginghams SC yard
25c Zephyr Ginsham l5c

Big bargains in 81 in. wide
Zephyr Gingham, regular price
has been 25c, here at special price,
I5c.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18

Oysters are coming in rather slowly.
Our restaurants find it difficult to OBJ
tain the toothsome article.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18
Horses at Private Sale.

Fresh Western and acclimated
horses also one fast trotter and one
fast PAGER. f. L. Frallnger,
At Atklnson's Livery,
10 tt Bridgeton, N. j.
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18

John Stevens and Edward Heaton
are rival candidates for the position
Of Fire Chief. The latter is the pres.
ent Chief.
Yours truly
CYRTT9
Bridgeton pioneer., 1904-02-18

The plans for the new Lutheran
Church, drawn by architect George
e. Savage, of Philadelphia, show q
fine building, which will be an orna
ment to the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Miners Suppressed by Force.

4 Telluride, Colo, March .15.-One
hundred members Of the Citizen's s
Alliance, after a meeting, armed with
rifles and revolvers, secured the town
and took into custody between seventy
and eighty union men and sympatlliz-
sers. In some instances doors Of dwell
ing houses were forced and broken
open. The men we're herded in a
vacant store room until all those who
desired had been captured and they
were then marched to- the depot and
loaded into two coaches. As the special
train departed the Gsizsnsa A Hiance
fred yolleys Of shots into the air.
&. P. Floaten. former alderman
and proprietor of the largest store in
Telluride is one Of the victims. The
mob battered the door of his house in
and as he resisted, he was struck On
the head and forced into submission.
Mr.. Floaten SIS "a leader sofs the
socialist party Another ef:those
eFicted is Stewart SsForbes, secretary
Of the Telluride Mi1ess' Union
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

Ninety thousand dollars for a new
stable! Sixty.Gve thousand dollars for
a new oficei We don't see why the
president should kick about a little
thing like raise in salary so long as
he is allowed such an expense account.
Atlanta Journal
Owing to an aggravated corn Mr..
King was unable to fill his position as
superintendent of the Sunday school
last Sunday. Mr.. King has procured
a drawing knife with which he in
tends to pare his corns and he assures
us that he viii not be absent from his
duties again.-Lumber Cor. Darling
ton News.
The town of Marion has guaranteed
an annual income Of $3.50 for the sup
port of a Carnegie library, making
available Mr.: Carnegie's offer Of ST;
800 forsthe erection of a building.
Abbeville has awarded a contract for
the construction Of a sewerage system
to Frederick Minshall. of Abbeville,
whose bid was s19, ,26O. The system
embraces the sewerage of the entire
town and there will be about eight
miles of sewers.
The Chick Springs Hotel manage
ment has purhased two auto cars and
VIII operate an automobile line from
the hotel 10 the railroad station, a
distanceof one and half miles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
mlSSISSIpprs GOVERNOR.
vardaman's Veto of a Bill Appro-
priating Money to Aid a Negro
School is Sustained.

Jackson, Miss, March 15.-The
lower house INDUCED today in spirit
ed debate on the veto of Governor
Vardaman of the bill for an appropri
alton for the benefit of negro educa-
tion. The vote to pass the bill over
the Governors veto was lost by vote
of "a to 4s, II votes being required.
Immediately upon the reassembling
of the House this afternoon Speaker
Thomas handed down a ruling on the
motion made by Representative Mahon
to reconsider the vote whereby the
Holly Springs Normal School appro-
priation bill afiled to pass over the
Governors veto. . The Speaker held
that motion to reconsider was prop
or. Tomorrow the vote may be re-
considered and a strong effort made to
pass the bill over the veto of the Gov
ernor. It is stated tonight that. the
House leaders who favor the passing
of the bill are getting the "odding"
members into line. It is also stated
that some of the members who voted
to sustain the Governor today will
vote the other way tomorrow.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Deadly Pistol Caps.

Chicago, March 15.-Three persons,
two Of them boys, we're killed. and
eight other employees we're injured
today by an explosion Of toy pistol
caps, which completely demolished
the two-story brick manufacturing
plant of tie Chicago Toy Novelty
Company, at Western avenue and West
18th street The wrecked building
caught FIRE Immediately after the ex-
plesion, and the bodies Of the dead
were so badly burned and mangled
that it was impossible to recognize
them except by remnants of clothing.
The building was occupied by three
firms, employing nearly one hundred
persons, and::it is believed some others
may have been killed, but until the
debris, which is piled twenty feet
high, can be cleared away, the exact
number Of dead cannot be ascertained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
ANTITRUST DECISION SURPRISES
WASHINGTON.
Holmes Puzzles Rap ls;icans- They
Failed to UaaarstaEd May a
Roosevelt Appo,1.es could
Have Held ;iis, View.

Special to The State.
Washington. March l5.-WhlIe there
was no surprises in Washington at the
decision of the supreme court yester'
day that the Northern Securities com
pany was an illegal combination. there
is a very general surprise and com
ment at the lineup of the personnel OF
the court.
That Chief Justice Fuller and Asso-
ciate Justices Peckham and White
should have handed down dissenting
opinion and favorable to the Northern
Securities company is yet an inexpii'
cable coincidence.
In the Republican camp there is
something mora than surprise, some.
thing very like resentful disappoint.
ment, that Justice Oliver Wendell
Holmes, tie latest appointee to The
bench, the selection of President Roose:
yelt and stannch Republican, should
have sided with the Democratic mem.
bers Of the court.
OF course it is traditional to say that
the supreme court is one body In the
country free from politics, but this is
NOT preventing GO0 hSpuUliCduS AIOm
saying some things about the opinion
Of Justice Holmes, who, by the way, Is
known by the unpreiudiced to be a
man Of brilliance and unimpreachable
honesty of thought and action.
The fact that the Democratic mem
bers of the court rendered an adverse
decision is interpreted by some a:
showing their freedom from political
has
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Capt. M'Bee ReId Under Bond.

Raleigh, n. c., March 15.-As a
result of the hearing in the case Of V.
z. ,McBee. receiver Of the Atlantic
and North Carolina railroad, charged
with conspiracy against the State. Capt.
McBee vas today ordered held to
await the action Of the Wake county
criminal court. This court meets the
end OF this month.
Capt. McBeess bond was placed at
81, 600, which he gave.
OF the Atlantic and North Carolina
railroad the State owns 1855 shares
and other stockholders 1854 It has
been shown that x. S. Finch gave his
note at so days, on the day complaint
was made, for Al Of these and then re-
turned the shares to the seller as col
lateral on the note, no transfer having
been entered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
To Have and to Hold.

To have and to hold beautiful COM
ple1ion Is desired by every woman, young
or old. Few women are blessed with ma
ture's most desired gift-a good COM plex-
ion but every woman eau improve her
complexion by the judlcious use of Ry-
dale's Liver Tablets. These tablet; pre-
vent the blood becoming l>dened with ole
which dep 'sits in the ekin layers, causicg &
that muddy appearance called bad COM
plexion. they make the skin clear and
white. the eyes bright, the step bouyan,.
They are pleasant to take. pleasant in eff
fscts. Fifty Chncnr,ta Coated Tab'ets in
eaeh by Prize. %, per box. All dealers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
WILLIAMS TO Be WINNER.
Former Dispensary Chairman to
go to Congress from
Second District.

It seems practically certain now
that l.. J. Williams, who was for so
long chairman of the board of direc-
tors of the state dispensary, will be
elected to congress from the second
district to succeed Col. G. W. Croft,
who died last week.
MI. Williams announced a year ago
that. he would run for congress this
summer, and be would have been a
candidate if Col. Croft had lived.
He has been actively at work in the
district for months, and has made
good progress. He will be candidate
for the unexpired term, as as we'll as
for the next regular term.
AS soon as Col. Croft died consid-
cradle speculation began as to his sue
cessor, and M. Williams name was
generally mentioned first. Others
whose names were mentioned we're
Solicitor Thurmond of Edge6eld, Hon.
D. S., Henderson, of Aiken, who was
candidate for United States senator
two years ago, and former Governor
M. B. McSweeney of Hampton. Each
Of these gentlemen have, however,
declared in the past1few days that
they will not enter the race but will
support Mr.. Williams.
There has been some talk aout
State Senator Mayfeld of Bamberg
making the race, but it is not certain
yet that he will do SO. In fact it is
believed by a great many people that
Mr.. Williams will o have no opposi-
tion. Mr.. Williams .is very fine
man, and he is moreover one of the
shrewdest politicians in the state.
Throughout his long connection with
the state dispensary the tongue of
scandal was never started against
him, and he is about the only man
who was ever connected with the
state dispensary of whom this can be
said.
He is a young man, not more chan IS
or 36 years old, and bids fair to be of
great use to the people Of his district.
He is a anephew Of Ex-Governor Shep-
pard Of dge6eld.-Spartanburg Jour
nal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
More kiOts

Disturbances of strik-rs are not nearly
as grave as an individual disorder of the
system. Overvork, toss of sleep, nervous
tension will be followed by ute, collapse,
unless reliable remedy is Immediately
employed. There's nothing 80 Efficient TO
cure disorders OF the liver or kid1e.s as
Electric Biters. It's wonderful tonic,
and effective nervine aud the greatest al
around medicine for ran down systems. It
di pels nervousness, rheumatism and reu-
ralgia and expels malaria germs. Only SOC,
end satisfaction guaranteed by j. T. ".
IteI,oruse druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Do You Want Strength 9?

If you want to increase your strength
you must add to and not take from the
physical. 4 In other words, the food that
you eat must be digested, assimilatea and
appropriated by the nerves, blood and It's
sues before being expelled from the intes-
tines. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure adds to the
physical. Il gives strength to and builds
up strengthin in the human system. 1t is
pleasant to the tsste and palatabla, and
the. only combination of digestants that
will, digest the food and enable the system
to appropriate all of Its health AM
Strengthening qualities. Sold by Olin B.
Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Gibbes, Mayor Of Columbia.

Columbia, Macrh 15.-In the muni-
opal primary, held here today I. b:
Gibbs was nominated for mayor by Il
majority. The nomination is equiva-
lent to election.
The city of Columbia has elected a
good mayor and board of aldermen.
There we're a great many surprises,
chief among them being that there
will be no second primary for mayor.
The general expectation was that q
second primary for mayor would be
necessary, but Mr.. T. Hasell Gibbes
had more votes than both Of his op.
ponenss together, and won on the first
primary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
Proper Treatment of Pneumo-

Pneumonia Is zoo dangeous sa disease
for anyone to attenpS to- doctor himself
although ne may have The propergreme-
dies at hand. 4 physician, should always
be called. 1t should be borne in mind,
however. that pneumonia always results
from cold OF from an attack of The grip,
and that By giving Chamberlsins Cough
Remedy the threatened attack OF pneumo-
MIA may be warded of. This rosaedy ls
also used by physicians in the treatment
OF pneumonia with the best results. DR..
wv. j. Smith, Of Sanders, Ala, who is also
q druggist, says of it Il have been sell,
ing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
prescribing it in my practice for the past
SIX, years. use it IN cases OF pneumonla
and have always gotten the BEST resntss.
SaId 6y Ehina,s Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
$10O,0OO.OO Capital.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Sumter, S. G.

The Com ptroller of the Currency hav-
ing approved the increase of the Capital
of this Bank to S1O0,000.Oo, depositors
now have as security for their deposits
Capital, 100000 90
Stockholders Individual La
bility, 100000 0o
Surplus and Undivided Prot
it's, 25,OOO %
Total Security for Depositors, 1925, 1000 ,oo
ONLY NATIONAL BANK In CITY OF SUMTER.
Largest Capital of any Bank in this
section of South Carolina.
Strongest Bank in Eastern part OF this
State.
Interest allowed on deposits to limited
amount.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
A. j. CHINA, President.
NELL O'DONNELL, Vice President.
H. D. BARNETT, R. D. LEE,
G. A. LENNON, JOHN Reid
E. P. Kicker.
r. L. ErMUNDS, Cashier.
R. D. LEE, Solicitor.
BOOKKEEPERS.
j. J.. McCeilum, D. j. Winn, Jr.,
Oliver L. Yates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
s dream that mad stirred the

A dream that had stirred the pulse
8 of two great cities for 80 years became
8 reality yesterday when 20 mon pass,
ed through a completed tunnel undel
the Hudson river. They, began theii
historic journey from the Jersey City
side at AS p. M, and emerged from
the mouth of the tube in Manhattan
ae 4.45.
Edgefeld. March 15.-Hon.. Leon j.
Williams, the latsly retired chairman
of the State Dispensary board, was in
Edeefeld yesterday on business. He
stated positively and :unequiyocaly
that he vas ins@ the race<for congress
from this, the Second, district TO sue
ceed Col. Croft.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
s2o,o0o Gift for Winthrop.

Andrew Carnegie has notified Presi
dent johnson that he will give $4,000
for School Library at Winthrop Col
lege. All Of the conditions have been
met, and the Carnegie Library on the
College campus is assured. Rock Hill
Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23
1H sou1s GROWING VERY RIea.
President Spencer impressed.
Banks Pave Plenty Of Money.

President Samuel Spencer OF the
Southern Railway company was at his
Office In this city. yesterday for the
first time, after an extended tour over
the lines OF the railway company and
through the south Mr.. Spencer
spoke confidently of the Southern sit
uation, which he says is undoubtedly
sound.
Our trip sonth, added Mr. Spen-
Ger, carried us over most OF the
lines of the Southern, and evidences
of prosperity were general The $500.
900, 900, according to estimates, which
the cotton crop has brought to the
South this year is of coarse one OF Che
Z greatest factors in the excellent situa-
tien. Bnt it is not the only factor,
because With the possible exception OF
iron manufacturing, which is dull
there as elsewhere. practically all the
Industries OF the South are In really
aourishing condition.
The cotton crop has brought a
great deal OF money into the south
which was unexpected, perhaps, and
everywhere the banks have more
money on hand than they can find
GOOD use for. H you take the clear
ings of banks the country over you
will find, perhaps, decreases in other
sections, but In she South the clear
ings, are greater than ever, and thus
is a sign OF the times with them.
We visited New Orleans, where
work is progressing On the new termi-
nais which We are constructing there
jointly with the ST. Louis and San
Francisco and in which, some S. 600,
o00 was invested for property alone.
& ne believe thas when completed they
will be adequate for the great business
which is promised from all over the
vest for shipment through New Or
leans.
There are evidences in New Or
leans, itself, Of the prosperity OF the
country. The buildings going up are
I modern steel structures of the best
type, and the whole city seems to
reject in its activities and growth
the prevaiIing prosperity. We look
FOR greas deal Of business through
vtbis New Orleans outlet.
The best thing perhaps about the
! prosperity in the south is that it bears
no resemblance TO forced or boom
prosperity. The south was rather
behind the rest OF the country for
some years and did not participate
IN the remarkable, but peshaps TOO
rapid development noted elsewhere.
7ts present prosperity is og the steady,
natural and well grounded kind which
leads TO the belief that iS has nothing
OF the temporary about it, bns viii go
on quietly and persistently making
that part OF the country powerful. -
= President Spencer IN speaking OF
) the Southern railway ss he had found
Il on his tour. said that the ex-
penditnres on IL were making them
selves felt along with the prosperity
OF sshe sonthsin 5he road'slearnings.
He called attention 10 the fact that
the increase In gross earnings in the
month Of February was more than
$500, 600. New York Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-03-23

ss.s The editor of the Columbia Sun,
who is q negro, says that Senator Till
man oVnssthe white people of South
CaroE. ma and the devil owns the colored
people. S. s. 49,