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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20

Philadelphia is still sbuddering over
a certain display made in connection
With the recent wedding OF Miss
Elsie Whelen TO Robtert Goelet. Sew
Serai rooms at the brides home were
given mp to show gifts showered upon
the young couple Among them were
number Of articles which made men
beholders grin and brought bushes to
the more modest female cheeks. They
we're articles without which 70 trous-
seau is complete, but no other bride
had ever been 9nown to show them
this publicly. Ever since the we'd
ding the matrons and maids of the
Quaker city have been discussing
/" what Elsie did.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
DON'T FLOW TO The SEA.
The Usual Order Reversed in the
Case of Lake Assa''s Tributa-
ries.

In Consul SINNERS recent report
on his visit to Abyssinia be mentions
one of the most curious bodies of
water in the world, though we rarely
hea, of it, says The New York; Sun.
He says that Lake Assal has an i'm
mense supply of good salt and holds
out very exceptional prospects to capi-
talists. A concession has already
beer granted for the exploitation of
the salt.
Lake Assal is small body of very
salt water lying. seven or eight miles
inland from the Bay Of Tadjoura, one
of the French possessions in East Af-
rica. It comprises only about sixteen
square miles.
1t is surrounded by a wonderful con-
fusion Of jagged mountains. descepd-
ing to the waters edge so that it is
almost impossible to travel around it.
It's waters are salt to the point of sat-
urabion, and at it's lowest level there
is ssen upon Its bank layer Of nearly
pure salt over foot thick.
For years nobody knew whence it
derived its water. The few men who
visited it could not ascertain that any
stream flows into it. 1t was thought
that the lake probably had subterran-
can ailments. but this theory was not
demonstrated.
The mystery of Lake Assal was solv-
ed in 1885 by the French explorer,
Henry Audon. He carefully examined
the shores, though he found it very
difficult. His hard work was at last
rewarded by the murmur of waterfall.
Guided by the sound he approached
the spot, and the solution of the
enigma was before him. He found a
[lasge brook of crystalline water foam
ing over the stones and throwing IT.
self impetuously into the lake. He
tasted the water, and found it as salt
as tie ocean, Of which, indeed, it had
been part.
lake Assal lies considerably below
the surface of the sea. It has been
ascertained that the water that pours
into i5 comes from three brooks
which flow from the Gubbet el Karab,
a little bay at the extreme western end
of the bay of .Tadjoura. -
!. 1,he waters of the Indian Ocean are
carried inland to fill this depression
in the interior, and when they reach
Lake Asssl they are about 40 feet be-
low the level of the sea. From time
to time the salt has been carried by
caravans as far inland as Meneiik's
capital.
Perhaps there are only two other
ingtances known of water flowing in
land through brooks from the sea;
Beth these brooks are in the island
of Cephalania in the Ionian sea, west
of Greece.
They are on the southwest side of
the island, near the small town and
port of Argostoli. From little way
they flow near one another straight
from the sea, and then follow differ
ent courses. Both streams finally
disappear in the ground, probably
reaching some subterranean reservoir
whose waters perhaps again reach the
sea through assures in the rocks.
"a There is no tide in the sea here, and
the Aow of the salt water streams is
perfectly steady and continuous.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
Biliousness is Dangerous.

When the bile is not flowing freely into
the bowels, it is taken up by the blood and
is deposited in all parts of the body. Ev-
cry important organ, in fact, every tissue
of the body, even to the skin layers, are
affected by the poison ladened bile. 1t
saps the energy, dulis the brain, weakens
the lungs and kidneys and invites disease
germs. 1t affects the heart, stomach and
bowels, causing marked functional dis
turbances that may result in disease. A
bilious or jaundiced condition of the sys-
tenn is very dangerous and should be cor
rected at once. Rydale's Liver Tablets
speedily cure biliousness. They act spe-
clicelly on the liver, bile bladder, bile
duct and the bowels. They never fail to
cure liver and bowel troubles. Price per
box, containing 60 tablets, e5c. All cealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
Cured of Chronic Diarrhoes
After Ten Years Suffering.

Il wish to say few words in praise OF
Chamberlain's Colo, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy" says Mrs. Matte Burge,
of Martinsville, Va. II suffered from
chronic diarrhoea Cor ten years and dur
ing that time tried various medicines
without obtaining any permanent relief.
Last summer one of ny children was
taken with cholera morbus, and l procured
a bottle of this remedy. Only two doses
W. re required to give her entire relief. l
ttcu decided to try the medicine myself,
and did not use all of one bottle before /
was we'll and l have never since been
troubled with that complaint. One can
not say too much in favor OF that won
derful medicine" This r.medy is for
sale by China's Drug Store. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
TONIC
s. >eAL CURE FOR
a ss q. :lss. Il "a


a has se Emily been discovered thai
lte germs - produce Malaria, breed
md nialtiipe. IN the intestines and from
snere spree throughout the system
Hleas he blood. 7 his fact ex-
assaisslss s.,isss,s:a IS hard to cure by
Old lIssssaod OF treatment. .upine
TTsoa. etc, stimulate the nerves sand
nalld up the blood, but do not destroy
iiae germs that cause fse disease.
Ry6asess onic has a specific effect
upon the intes .;ncs and bowels, freeing
them ffon al disease breeding mi
scyobes. 1t $50 Kills the germs that
islses1 the veii.s aTa -teIics. 1t drives
md makes I. rich anG healthy.
RYDALE'S TONIC is a blood
EsHider, "a nerve restorer, and Malaria
destroyer. Try II, It viii not disap
5oint you.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20

Anderson, July 14.-Foolish flirting
with large bag Of gunpowder caus-
ed the mortal injury Of William Craw-
ford, a negro lads the burning Of his
fathers house and outbuildings and
all his forge. The boy, who is about
Is years old, is terribly burned and
cannot recover. The house and out
buildings were ons the plantation OF
Squire S. N. Brown, seven miles
west of Anderson. Other members OF
the family escaped. taking the blinded
aud unconscious lad with them. They
saved half their household goods.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
Memphis. Tenn. July 13.-As

Memphis, Tenn. July 13.-As a
result of the recent fight in gamb-
ling house here, which resulted in
the death of two deputy sheriffs, the
committee of public safety today de-
cided to call mass meeting tomorrow
for the purpose of dealing with exist
ing circumstances. Several speakers
advocated the appointment of COM
mittee of one thousand to cal upon
Mayor ]. J. Williams, Chief of
Police John J. Mason and George
Blackwell, sheriff of Shelby County,
and demand their designations as pub
lieS3ihcials. All gan nbling houses have
been closed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
For Fairbanks Sea-.

indianapolis, ind, July 5.-There
are prospects of pretty fient in In
diana, before a decision is reached as
TO who shall fill the seneatoriai seat
left vacant by Mr.. Fairbanks in the
event of national Republican success
at the polls next November. The
Heosier members of the Republican
host are not ready to admit the slight
EST possibility of defest for the
Rooseveit- Fairbanks ticket and are
shaping their plans accordingly.
Already in the field and being urged
nv their friends are four receptive
Candidates, with still another just
daWning above the horizon.
Prominent among those mentioned
for the toga are Governor Duroin,
whose term as chief executive OF the
state expires in January next; Con
pressman James A. Hemenway. chair
man of the house committee on appro.
priations and the right-hand man OF
Speaker Cannon Congressman Charles
Is. Landis, Eand Congressman Crum-
hacker. who wants the southern repre-
sentaton cut down.
s These three were 1mMeuAoe01S uOn
toned when it became apparent tina,
the vice presidential tide had set in the
direction of Senator Fairbanks. TEE
partY leaders appear confident OF hav.
inc q good working Republican ma.
iority in the next legislature. The
new body will meet in January ano
viii then choose a successor to Mr.
Fairbanks.
In tIle event Of Democratic sue.
cess In the state, however, it is
believed that the choice Of that party
for the senatorship would lie between
John ". Kern Of this city and Benja.
min F. Shiyely of South Bend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
High Prices for Tobaceo.

There was very fair sale of tobacco
at the Dixie this morning. Primings
were all that were offered, but they
sold all the way from three cents to
eight. The pile that brought eight
was grown by Luke Esgerton Of JEFF:
reys. It was nothing extra and was
bought by one Of the regular buyers.
indicating that nothing more than the
regular msrket price was paid 5or it.
The warehouse men say that prices
are going to be very good this year.-
Florence Times, July IA.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20

London July 12.-The foreign Office
announches that an agreement was
signed tody by Foreign Minister
Lansdowne and the German ambassa-
dor providing for the settlement by
arbitration Of differences which may
arise of legal nature, or relating to
the Interpretation of existing treaties
between Germany and Great Britain.
The terms of the agreement are identi-
cal with those recently concluded with
France, Italy and Spain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20

Fall River, Mass. July 12.-It was
practically settled today that general
reduction of wages in the cotton mills
Of Fall River would be ordered to
take effect on July 25. 1t is expected
that the proposed reduction will aver
age II 1-2 per cent. More than 25, 600
operatives will be affected. The
reduction is the second made in Fall
River within a year, the last having
been cut of 10 per cent. For nearly
four months the mills have been run
ming on short time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20

Baltimore, Nd, July 15.-The
faculty of Johns Hopkins University
Hospital has completed plans for q
systematic and scientific fight against
tn uberculusis. 1t will be aided mater
tally in carrying out its purpose by a
gift of $50, OaO from Henry Phipps, oi
Pittsburg. OF this amount $40, DOC
will be used in building a dispen.
sary. The other $4,000 will be used
as a maintenance fund The build.
;nys will include dispensary and
apartments Tor scientific work. Gui.
n4a pigs, which are very susceptible
to tuberculosis, Will be Kept for In
ocuiation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
i sor:s Of Reduced Rates via the Atlantic Coast
Line.

Cincinnati. Ohio-Account Grand Lodge
NJ Getting B.. T. O. Elks. July 18th to go.
louisville. Ky.-Account Biennial Conclave
Knights of Pythias. August 10th to 10th.
Richmond. Va,-Account,Nat n ational Assocla-
ton of Engineers August 1St to 9th.
St. Louis Mo.-Accouht the Worlds Fa1r
Season, Sixty day. fifteen day and Coach
summer Tourist and Weekend rates tc
Seashore resorts in Virginia and the Caro-
MlaS.
Foe full information as to rates. dates OF
sale. limit of tickets, schedules, etc. call or
aj1y Ticket A gent of the A. C. L., Or write
H. Nj. EMERSON, ": j. CRAIG,
Traffic Manager. Gen1PaSS. Agent
Wilmington. \. {.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
Piles Upon Top of Piles.

Piles upon top of piles of people have
the Piles. and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
cures them. There are many different
kinds of Piles, but if you get the genuine
and original Witch Hazel Salve made by
E. C. Dewitt & Go. of Chicago, cure is
certain. Fl. A. Tisdale, of SummertoD, S.
C., says, ''I had piles 20 years and De-
Wits Salve cured me after everything else
failed. ssSold by 0. B. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
Rubber Neck.

Rubber neck or joints with Elliott's
Fimulsifed Oil Liniment. It will remove
all stiffness and soreness. It is better
than plasters for lame back, or painEir
the chest or side. Elliott's Emulsifed
Gil Liniment cures muscular rheumatism.
Full IL pint bottles, % cents at all deal
Ars
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
G. P. Osteen, NJ. D.
No. 1s w. Liberty ST.,
lOver Osteen's Book Store).
SUMTER. S. G.
Why It Pays to Employ Real Estate Broker.

its
nohaaon This the real estate
commission.
the client himself SO can the
his business know values OF
FOR S A LIE.
naandCa
$1,000 c.,. g.
Nc3 3-olo TX on W $4,000
PROPERTY WANTED.
Farurof ahou1
oacfeswi suitable for truck
u. .. BELSER
Attorney at Law and RealNEsate Broker
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
Land Surveying

CAPITAL stock paid i'll, $4,000 90
Undivided surplus, $4,000 90
Individual liability of stockhold-
ers in excess of their Stock $4,000 90
Transacts general banking business;
also has Saving Bank Department. De-
posts of 81 and upward received. Inter
est allowed at the rate of per cent. per
annuro, payable semi-annualIy.
W. B. HAYNSWORTH, President.
&. I. MANNING, W. F. RHAME,
Vice-President. Cashier.
Jan. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-07-20
DeLOR1ES
PHARMACY,
% South Main st.

Open from Z a. m. to 10 p.
m. ; Sunday, 9 a. m to l p. m.
Having consolidated my two
stores, will be pleased to see
all my customers at the above
stand. where | am better pre-
pared than ever to serve them.
Your prescriptions will be
called for and delivered.
Phone As.
Full line Of Drugs, Garden
Seed and Cigars.
Your patronage solicited.
Call bell for night wrok.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14
Forclno plants 20 Bloom.

The method of forcing flowers By
putting the plants, for example, lilacs,
under chloroform or ether for a time
TO arrest the sap, and then placing
them in dollhouse to bloom, Is COM
Ing into use In Germany, and .
French grower. M. Aynard. Of Mount
peliar. has made q striking expert
ment which proves its eficacy. says
the London Globe. A budding lilac
was put under fumes OF ether, with
the exception of some boughs protect
Cd by glass tubes from the anaesthet-
ic. On placing 1t in the forcing house
II soon burst into bloom. all but the
protected boughs, which remained In
the bud. The experiment can be made
with budding twigs Of the willow cut
from the tree and kept In water. Eth
sS.zed twigs produce catskins. while
tho others continue In the bud.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14
Fraternal visit.

Fifty members of Princess Chapter
o. E. S. of Greenville visited DoriS
Chapter Tuesday evening and con
ferred the degree, with Mrs. M. A
Massie worthy matron and John Leon
ard worthy patron. The work wa'
neatly done and after short program
OF song in which Mrs. Ferguson and
Mrs. Armstrong acquitted thenselve:
very creditably and speeches by
members a social hour was spent
during which ice cream and cake
were served.
A sumptuons repast was served al
the usual supper hour and the greet.
ings between the two fraternal socie-
flies we're very cordial. A special
train took the visitors home at IL
o'clock.
The thanks of the ladies Of the o,
4. s. are extended to Pierce & Hen.
derson for the coffee used at the ban
Duet.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14
SMYRNA K. O. T. NJ. NJ.


Order There 10 Boomfnt-Had Big
Time Tuesday Evening.
There was as many as $50 Macca-
bees and lady bees at the meetings
held in Smyrna X. o. T. N. M. hall
Tuesday evening and royal time
was had.
The contest for membership which
has been on since February closed
with an increase of II new members
and not only is commander Aaron
Osborne happy, but every other off,
cial and member Is also.
The order now numbers 200, with
more "a coming" Greenville Lodge
did the work and put through candi-
dates in fine shape, large number
from Bedding and Alton were present.
A sumptuous banquet was served
under supervision of the ladies A
fine piano graces the hall and music
is one of the features at each review
which is held the first and third Sat
urday of each month. The order is
prospecting and is power for good in
that locality.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14

Applications for pensions under
the new ruling Of the pension COM
missioner ganting a pension to every
X-soldier who has reached the age
of 81 years are pouring into the pen
sion Office at Washington at the rate
of /, 900 day. There is nothing at
all surprising in this, as there are
many thousands of veterans who
were unable to get pension under
the invalid pension act, and by rea-
son of difficulty in obtaining evidence
of disability incurred in the service,
so long after the close of the war,
they were unable to get a pension
under the old law.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14
COUNTY CONVENTION
Met Wednesday and Nominated Dele
gates to state and Congression-
al Conventions.


The county convention held In Ionia
Wednesday was largely attended and
local politics so far as the county is
concerned received a slight impetus
by the coming together of delegates
and candidates Elisha Strong of
Campbell was made chairman and G.
E. Whitmore, of Portland, secretary.
Arthur p. LOOMS was elected chair
man of the county committee and the
members from this city are Charles
Seely, George w. Moulton and w. l..
Benedict.
Nineteen delegates we're elected to
both the state and congressional con-
ventions. Those from this vicinity
who we're elected delegates to the
state convention are, Otisco, F. K.
Davis; Orleans, 4. w. Olmstead;
Keene, Geo. Raymond; Bedding, A.
Traub and E. B. Lapham. Those elect
ed as delegates TO the congressional
convention we're, Bedding, d. G. Shell
don; Otisco, Frank r. Chase; Orleans,
A. j. Hale; Keene, Jos. Renwick.
President Roosevelt and Congress
man William Alden Smith were en-
Enthusiastically endorsed, also L. J.
O'Bryon for delegate at large and
Brinton F. Hall for district delegate
to the national convention. The sem
timent prevailed unanimously in ia
vor of Arthur p. Loomis for Auditor
General.
The Congressional convention will
be held in Grand Rapids, April 2lst
and the state convention in the same
city on May 18th.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14
Tell Him So.

II you have a word of cheer
That may light the pathway dreaS
OF q brother pilgrim here.
Let him know.
Show him you appreciate
What he does, and do not wait
Till the heavy hand OF Fate
Lays his low.
II your heart contains a thought
That will brighter make his lot,
Then in mercy. hide II not
Tell him 40.
Bide not till the end OF all u
Carries him beyond recall,
when beside his sable pail. VIZ
To avow
Your affejtion and acclaim n
TO do honor TO his name
And to place the wreath OF fame
On his brow. u
Rather speak to him to-day;
For the things you have to say
May assist him on his way:
Tell him now.
Lsfs is hard enough, at best:
But the love that Is expressed
Makes II seem a pathway blest
To our feet;
And the troubles that we share
BEEN the easier to hear.
Smile upon your neighbors care.
As you greet.
Rough and stony are our ways.
DARK and dreary are our days:
0ut another's love and praise
Make them sweet.
Detroit News Tribune
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14
GeoraIa,s Marble Deposits.

As a marbleproducing State Georgia
may rival Vermont. The marble belt
n about sixty miles in length, extend
Ing from a sou.hwesterly direction
from the North Carolina line through
Pickens county. The supply is prac-
tically inexhaustible, as the depth of
the deposit in many places is over one
hundred feet. Both white and colored
varieties are found. The Characters
tics Of the Georgia marble are purity
Of chemical composition, uniform tex
ture and peculiar crystallin structure.
rendering II remarkably durable be-
cause Of Its slow absorption of water.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14
ROYAL NEIGHBORS
Had q Very Pleasant Time Tuesday
Evening" -Inftfated Three New
Members and BanQuete

Members and Banqueted.
The Royal Neighbors of this city
held their regular session at Wood
man hall on Tuesday evening, and be-
side their regular evening program,
had some doings that helped to make
the evening one long to be remember
ed by all who we're in attendance.
Three new members we're initiated
into the secret mysteries of the order
which fact alone shows the THRIVING
condition of the order
A number of friends had been in.
vited in from outside and after the
regular order of business had been
successfully carried out very fine
banquet was spread which was parti.
cipated in and enjoyed by all of those
in attendance. After the banquet a
pleasing musical program was given
and the members of the Royal Neigh.
Dor drill team gave their fancy drill
which was nicely performed.
Neighbors Dorsie Grant and Lucy
Waldron of Greenville were present
and enjoyed the evening. At the
close of the session the Neighbors
presented Maggie Green with very
handsome boquet of flowers.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14

Otisco, he being the youngest lived
with her until her death. She has
been in declining health for nearly
six months and quietly passed away
on Monday, April IL, 1904, aged "a
years, months and 20 days. She ex-
perienced religion at the age of le
and has always lived devoted and
consistent member of the Baptist
church. The whole life example OF
Mrs ingalls, has been one of kindness
among her friends and neighbors, and
by her death her children lose a Low.
ing devoted mother. Funeral ser
vice was held Wednesday.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14

1t looks now as if under the two
thirds rule, Parker and Hearst could
keep each other from being nomina-
ted in the Democratic convention.
If such condition should exist,
only dark horse would be available.
Such man as Olney, Miles or Towne.
Miles has had no enmities with either
wing of the Democratic party and
Towne has composed his hostilities
and is friend to both.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14
Obituary

Sarah Dixon was born In Roxbury,
Conn.,, Jan. p, 1910. Her mother died
when she was small child, and her
father who was sailor by occupation,
left her in the care of an uncle while
away on voyage. He left New York
Sept. 1918 and his loyed ones meyer
heard from him again.
On Feb. 7, 1923, Edmund ingalls, and
Miss Sarah Dixon were married in
Roxbury, Conn, six children came to
bless this union, two of whom died In
infancy. In June 1874 Edmund ingalls,
with wife and family came to the
township of Otisco and settled on the
farm where she lived and died. Two
children survive her, Mrs. Amisa HUI
Of Smyrna and Frank ingalls, Of
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14
THOUGHTS on the Seasons.

Tlattered with promise OF escape
From every hurtful blast
Spring takes. o sprightly Nay. thy shape
Her loveliest AMI her last.
Less fair Ia summer riding high
In fierce solstitial power,
Less fair than when a lenient sky
Brings on her parting hour.
When earth repays with golden sheaves
The labors OF the pillow.
And ripening fruits and forest leaves
All brighten on the bough;
What pensive beauty autumn shows,
Before she hears the sound
OF winter rushing in. to close
The emblematic round!
Such be our Spring. our Summer such:
80 may our Autumn blend
With hoary Winter. and life touch
Through heaven-born hope. her endi
william Wordsworth
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1904-04-14

Anyhow if Liant K. Salisbury OF
Grand Rapids, manipulation of cor
ruption schemes and self consessed
perjurer, didn t lay by a good bunch
of that $50, 600, his witness fees in
the cases to come growing out of the
water works deal at the statutory
price of 81 per day will afford him a
living fora year. at least if he is eco
nomical