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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21
Christmas Holiday Rates,
VIA
Southern Railway

The Southern Railway will sell
excursion tickets between all
points east of the Mississippi and
south of the Ohio and Potomac
rivers. for one and one-third first
class standard one-way fares, tor
the round trip (minimum rate fifty
cents). Tickets on sale Decem-
Der, q, "a. 2s. 81 and January 1,
Ioo5, with final limit for the return
January 4. 1905.
For teachers and students OF
schools and colleges, one and one
third first class one-way fares, tor
the round trip (minimum rate ht-
ty cents) between all points est
ofthe Mississippi and south of the
Ohio and Potomac rivers and
points in the Central Passenger
Association. Tickets on sale De.
cember 1924. inclusive, with hnal
limit January 8. 1905.
For further information regarding rates
train service. etc, consult u tIcksS agen'S
Division Passenger Agent.
Charleston, S. G.
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The DeIineator for January.

With a most attactive cover and
varied list of contents, including the
latest news Of the fashions and literary
and domestic features of the greatest
interest. The Delineator for January
is an altogether excellent number.
The regular fashion display is supple
mented by a strikingly illustrated
article on "The Stage as School OF
Costume, showing the close rela-
tions that exist between the theatre
and the world of style. Herbert
D. Ward and Seumas MacManus con-
tribute stories of rare charm, and un-
der the pseudonym 'MariesColumbla
a very clever writer describes the
sssmart set'' in Washington society.
Jesus, Lover of Ny Sour' is the
first paper in q series, by Allan
Southerland, giving the history and
romance of the fa.nous hymns of the
world, and in the Composers
Series'' the love story of Mendelssohn
and Cecile is relate by Gustav kobbe.
For children there is a wealth Of in
teresting matter, the names Of l..
Frank Baum and Grace MacGowan
Cooke being prominent among. the
contributors. Among the domestic to-
RIGS, in addition to the regular
featues. is the first paper of "The
Making of a Housewife, by Isabel
Gordon Curtis. A new department.,
"Good Looks, 'suppleme nting series
of papers along similar lines that ap-
peared during the past year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21
MAYESVILLE NEWS.
Death of Mrs. Boyce.--Yisit of SynOdical
Evangelist.

Mayesville, Dec. 15.-Mrs. Alice
Bcyce died at her home here at four
O'Clock this morning of pneumonia,
after IA long illness. Her remains
were taken ttosRock Church at Wells
X Roads this afternoon and inferred.
She was a widow lady, her husband
having died several years ago, and
leaves two children to mourn her loss,
Mrs. ". E. Davis of Sumter, and a
twelve year old daughter, Chessy.
Rev. Mr.. McLease, Synodical Evan
gelist of the Presbyterian church, as
sisted by Mr.. Wardlaw, opened series
of sermons here in Presbyterian church
on Monday morning. Services are
held every day at p: m. and Z. 80 p.
m. The meeting will close Sunday
night. Mr.. McLease is a simple but
forceful speaker and mis- sermons are
always enjoyed by a large congrega-
tion.
The town is wrapped in ice today
and there are no indications Of a
change in the weather. There was a
slow drizzle for while this morning
and the water froze as fast as it fell
The thermometer registered % de-
grees at four-thirty yesterday after
noon and this is the lowest point to
which it has fallen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21
A PLEASANT SOCIAL EVENT.
Card Club Entertained by Mrs. Davis D.
Noise.

The Ladies' Card Club was enter
tained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs.
Davis D. Noise at the residence of
Maj. and Mrs. Marion Noise on War
rem ST. The party was novel one,
a different game being played at each
table, but, as usual, the prize was
given to the lady winning the great
est number of games. Miss Moneta
Osteen was the successful one, and
was presented with a score card
puncher. The BOBBY prize was cow,
with this inscription, "fall in be-
hind.' on it's tail.
There was no consolation prize, as
a lovely souvenir box of candy, decor
ated with ribbons and playing card,
wasgiven to each guest. Delightful re-
freshments, consisting of chicken
salad, coffee and cream, sanwiches and
olives were served.
Those who attended we're: Mes
danes David VIM, F. M. Spann,
b G. Osteen, Archie China, Nina
Solomons, Robert Shelor, Henry
Hardy, Fl. M. Stuckey, s. G. Baker,
A. D. Hardy Agnes Begin, r. L.
Temple and Perry Moses Jr. Misses
Edna Pow, Maud Solomons, Adele
Moses, Rosie Moses, Moneta Osteen,
Cassie Hardy, Kate Moses, Minnie
Moses and Marie Noise.
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THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
The Preliminary Steps Taken Last Night
Committee Appointed to Prepare Rules
and Regulations and Outline Plans
for the Permanent Organization.

The meeting called for the purpose
of taking steps to organize Chamber
of Commerce was held in the Court
House Thursday night despite the in
clemency of she weather that pre-
vented many business men who are
thoroughly interested in the move
ment from attending. Between twen-
ty-hve and forty representative citi-
zens were present and while the or
ganization, that is expected to accom-
plish a great work for the develop
ment of the city, was not perfected
the preliminary steps we're taken and
a committee selected to outline the
plan of organization and to take all
necessary steps to insure the organlza-
tion of the Chamber of Commerce on
a business-like basis at another meet
ing to be held in the Court House on
the evening Of December 28th.
The mass meeting was called to or
der apd a temporary organization
effected by the selection of Mr.. Alta
mont Moses, to. act as Chairman and
Mr.. E. I. Reardon as Secreary of the
meeting.
The object of the meeting was stat
ed by Maj. H. F. Wilson. An in
formal discussion followed, in which
DR.. S. G. Baker, Mayor Geo. W.
Dick, Messrs. j. L. Alnut, NJ. g..
Ryttenberg, II. G. Haynsworth, 3.
G. Osteen, Dr.. E. S. Booth, Maj. Il.
F. Wilson and others participated.
On the motion of Maj. Wilson a
committee of five, of which the Chair
man should be one, was appointed to
outline the plans for the Chamber OF
Commerce, to draw up rules and reg
ulations for the government thereof, to
enlist the interest of the business men
and other citizens in the organization,
and to confer with the promoters CT
the proposed Commercial Club for the
purpose of reaching an understanding
to the end that the two organizations
may not conflict. On motion of Mr..
Alnut the committee was increased to
seven. The committee appointed by
the Chairman was, b. F. Wilson. N.
G. Ryttenberg, Geo. ". Dick. E. S.
Booth, Neill O'Donnell, A. ".
Crosswell, Chairman Altamont Moses.
This committee met at II o'cock to-
day in the Office Of Mr., Atamont Mo
ses to begin the work delegated to it
by the mass meeting.
The proposition to organize Cham
Der of Commerce has met with such
general approval and the business men
of the city are so united in it's support
that it may be accepted as certainty
that the Chamber of Commerce will
begin active work for Sumter with the
opening of the New Year.
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nofmAN INSURANCE COMPROMISE.
The Woodmen of the World Pay Widow
of Or. v. TeIberg-Hofman $1,000.

Mr.. r. S. Hood, secretary and
treasurer of Hollywood Camp, Wood
men of the World. of which the late
Or. Van Telberg- Holman was mem
Der, has received q letter from Mr.. =.
z. Erwin, one of the sovereign man
ayers of the order, informing him
that the officials of the order have,
upon his recommendation, decided to
pay Mrs. Nora Van Telberg- Holman,
the widow of the late DR.. ?. e.. l;
Van Telberg- H ofman, $1,000 IN full
settlement of her claim against the
Woodmen of the World, and that she
has agreed to accept this amount.
DR.. Holman carried policy OF 81, !
600 in the Woodmen OF the World,
but the policy povided that in event
of suicide nothing should be paid.
When the claim was made Afor Dr.
Hofman's death benefit, Hon. q. Il.
Erwin, a State Senator of Iowa, one
of the Sovereign managers of the
order was sent to this city to investi-
gate the case. He ascertained all of
Enc facts and in his report recon-
mended chat Mrs. Holman be offered
81, 600 in full settlement of her c1alm'
rather tina. take the case into the
courts. Mrs. ofman's acceptance OF
the offer - followed by an imme-
date settlement Of the claim, a check
for $1,000 having been mailed to her
from Omaha several days ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21
The Pneumonia Season.

The pneumonia season is now upon
us, and it will be we'll for everybody to
take precautions against contracting
tins terrible disease. The Chicago
Tribune says that for the week ending
the 18th instant the number of deaths
In that city from pneumonia was
eighty per cent, greater, than for the
corresponding week year ago. Med
ial science has been ale to reduce the
death rate in many diseases, but the
Tribune says that that of pneumonia
has steadily increased. While in 1850
pneumonia claimed four out Of every
ten thousand Chicagoans and con-
sumption twenty live, in 1900 twenty
lives were lost to pneumonia for every
fifteen to consumption. AS precau-
tionary measures, our Chicago tempo
rary recommends the following, which
it claims to have gathered from the
bulletins of the Health Department
and from other authoritative sources
ssDo not overhead the house. Most
people habitually dwell in apartments,
the temperature of which is from
three to ten degrees too high.
Wear light underwear and heavy
oyerccats rather than heavy under
wear and light overcoats.
sAvoid mingling with crowds when
extremely tired or when food has not
been taken for longer interval than
usual. Avoid becoming chilled when
overtired.
ssAdnit into all rooms where you
live and work plenty of sunlight and
fresh air. ;.
ssKeep warm when indoors, even if
it is necessary to build fires in seasons
when it is unusual to do so. Avoid
indoor chill and dampness as much as
possible. For this reason be careful
to remove the chill before moving into
apartments freshly papered or calso-
mined.
: ''Be careful during variable wealth
er. Where there is continual cold or
constant warmth the disease is little
known.
ssIf you have an attack of the grippe
be unusually careful about your diet
and about exposing yourself to the
weather. Neglected colds develop
into pneumonia with startling rapid
..sTake plenty of exercise in the sun
light and fresh air. AS good nnrsing
is practically the only cure for pneu-
monia, so good living is practically
the only preventive.
We hope that our doctor readers will
scrutinize these rules and suggest for
publication any amendments or addi-
tions that may seem to them wise and
timely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21

The Firemea Called Out.

Sunday night about 7.3o O'Clock
there Was another Ere. This time the
old Eradwell place on Washington
Street. now owned by Rev. j. c..
Willims, colored,, and occupied by
jake jackson vas, the scene Of the
conaagration. The building is an old
wooden structure, and would have
burned to the groundin short while
had il not been for the prompt and
efficient work of the FIRE department.
AS it as, the 6ye was eztinguished
in very few minutes, and the
owner suffered. only small damage,
which is fully covered by insurance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21
BlSHOPvlLlE NEWS NOTES.
Personal and Local Items of interest
Clipped From The Lee County sindi
Gator.

Mr.. James Cunningham of Sumter,
bookkeeper and travelling man for Mr..
Henry McLaurin, spent last Monday
night in town with relatives.
Mr.. P. NJ Parrott from Sumter,
spent Sunday in town at the home of
his father, Mr.. j. L. Parrott.
Misses Annie Mcknight and Maude
Wilson, of Lynchburg, spent a few
days last week with Miss Tonnie
Wilson.
Miss Rosa McLendon has returned
home after pleasant visit to friends
in Newberry.
Miss Ella McD. Afford is visiting
her sister Mrs. T. G. Mcleod.
DR.. E. P. Afford, of Sumter, was
in town last Friday for few hours.
Mrs. C. B. Dusenbury and daugh-
ter of Port Harrelson, Horny county,
are visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. q. G. Shaw.
Mr.. ". M. Skinner after spending
two or three weeks out West visiting
his brothers and the St. Louis EXposi-
tion returned home last week. His
two brothers, Revs. n. E. and A.
F. Skinner live at Searcy Arkansas
and both are members of the Metho-
dist conference.
The cottage of Mr.. T. G. Perrin,
which is nearing completion, will un-
doubtedly be one of the handsomest
in town.
Mr.. W. F. Burkett who moved to
Primers Point, Va, about five weeks
ago, has returned to his home near
Atkins, this county. he says be was
delighted with the people and coun-
try around Norfolk, but he was in
bad health all the time he was there,
and decided to return home. Mr.
Burkett has son at Primers Point,
who has been located there for several
years and is prospering.
John Mcintosh was arrested and
taken before Magistrate Herndon by
Constable j. G. Scarborough for sell
ing liquor in Bishopville. He was
bound over to the higher court. The
Gown council had him arrested and
will try him today for the same act
in violation of the town law.
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Beware ofCounterfeits.

DeW1tt's is the only genuine Witch Hazel
Salve" writes j. /. Tucker, of Centre. Ala. J
have used it in my family for piles, cuts and
Burns for years and can recommend it to
be the best Salve on the market. every
famuy shotld keep it, as is an invaluable
household remedy, and should always be
kept oa hand for immediate use." Mrs.
Samuel Gage, of North Bush, n. Y, says:
81 had fever sore on my ankle for twelve
years that the doctors could not cure. All
salve and blood remedies prov d worthless.
I could not walk for over two years.
Finally 1 was persuaded to try DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, which has completely
cured re. 1t is q wonderful relief.
ssDeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures with
out leaving scar. Sod by o. B. Davis
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21
ORDAINED A PRIEST.
Bishop capers Presided at the ordi-
nation of the Rev. r. Maynard
Marshall at Summerton.

MARSHALL aC
An unusually interesting and SOL
emn service was held at st. Matthias S
church. Summerton, at 1880 o'clock
Sunday morning. At this service the
Rev. r. Maynard Marshall, whom the
bishop Of this diocese placed IN
charge of the work Of Summerton,
was ordained to the sacred priesthood.
The Rev. Marshall has served over
wear in the diocese and was recon-
mended to the bishop, after examl-
nation by the standing committee OF
the diocese for ordination.
The Rev. John Kershaw, D. d.
rector of st. Michael's, presented the
candidate. The holy order was
conferred by the Right Rev. Ellison
capers, D. D., bishop Of South Caro-
lima.
The sermon, setting forth the honor
and responsibility Of the priestiy OF
fee. was the first occasion on which
the church's ordination to either the
diaconate. or priesthood has occurred
1n ST. Matthias Mission.
Evening prayers was said at Z
O'Clock, at which service the Rev. Dr.
Kershaw delivered the sermon
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21

Electrical equipment OF railroads,
esneciaNv branches and suburban
lines, is being discussed with increas-
ed earnestness. In fact, the indica-
tions are that several important sys-
TENS will follow the lead set by the
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Railroad Company in this respect
It is to be noted that the announce
ments male short time ago IN re-
gard to the plans of the New York
Central for the probable use OF elecrl-
cal power on certain of its lines IN CEN
tral New York was in line with above
and has apparently set fashion for
other companies to follow The latest
instance is in the form of news that
the Delaware, Lackawnna d Western
raiload Company proposes to formu-
late plans of this kind for its subur-
ban passenger traffic to and from New
York City on comprehensive scale.
An apparent reason OF much force is
thus afforded for the recent edvanc,
ing tendencies shown by the SOCKS OF
the companies engaged in the manu-
facture of electrical equipment. The
presumption, in fact, is that snch
concerns will all enjoy an abundance
of orders, and at the or long time to
come their plants will be engaged to
the fullest capacity upon work Of this
kind. Moreover, while the profits OF
such industrials are known to have
been large throughout the past year,
they are now in all likelihood about to
show further gains in this respect,
while serves as an additional reason fol
the attention the share market is pay
ing to them. m.-Bradstreet's
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21
Sumter and Northern Railroad.

Mr.. ". H. Ingram of Sumter, was
in town yesterday and gave Us an in
te,view. He is a little il advance OF
the surveyors, who are expected to
reach here by noon tomorrow. Blsh-
opville is, in the opinion of Mr.,
ingram and ourselves the point of su-
preme connection and location of the
nroposed Sumter and Northern railway.
Mr.. Ingram is looking after the inter.
est of the road especially with regard
TO the concession to be made for the
location of the line through the town
and terminal facilities. There are two
terminal points on the Seaboard no"
under consideration as the obleetlves
of the line from Sumter, viz: Cassett
and McBee. The selection of the one
or the other depends upon the attitude
of the land owners along the route ID
the matter of granting rights of way.
Mr.. Ingram says the money is assur-
ed. if the Sumter companies can oe
convinced that the investment will be
made safe.
In order to procure financial assist
ance, there must be margin which
eau be only procured by the securing
of the terminal facilities at Bishop.
Vile and Sumter and the rights o1
way Oh the route. We hope every one
will see the Importance Of the enter
prise to Bishopvilie and that there
will be no obstacles thrown IN the
way to securing terminals and rights
of way.
The subject will be more thoroughly
aired next week.-Bishopville Vim
dicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21
Revolution Imminent,

A sure sign cf approaching revolt and
serious trouble in your system is nervous
ness, sleeplessness, OF stomach uPsets
Electric Bitters will quickly dismember the
troublesome causes. 1t never fails to tone
the stomach, regulate the Kidneys and
Bowels, stimulate the Liver, and clarity the
blood. Run down systems benefit
particularly and all the usual attending
aches vanish under its searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters
only SOC, and that is returned if it don't
gave perfect satisfaction Guaranteed by
J.F. w. DeLorme, Druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21

Paris, Dec. 16.-The latest infor-
nation in official circles is that the
Hull Commission, which will inquire
into the firing on the British trawlers
by the Russian Baltic sea t1eet WILL
begin it's real work early in January;
The fifth member will be selected
next week.
Quarantine, L. l., Dec. 16-Incoming
steamers report very severe weather at
sea. The White Star liner Bowie
which arrived from Liverpool this
morning experienced gale on the
1lth of exceptional severely with tre-
mendous sea running
Algiers. Dec. ia disastrous
conhigation is raging at Mustaphla, a
suburb of this city. The entire garri-
SON and a number Of Russian seamen
are engaged in assisting the fremen
to fight the flames. Nearly million
francs damage, has already been done.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21
The Guild Elects Officers.

At regular meeting Of Chapter.
No. 1877 of the American Guild, the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year.
Past Governor. h. Levy.
GOVERNOR. NJ. Knight.
Vice Governor-Edgar Skinner.
Secretary-B. G. Wallace.
Treasurer-E: G. Haynsworth. s.s=ss ~
Chaplain. A. Bradham.
Warden-W. G. Ivey.
Guard-W. B. Boyle.
Medical Examiner--H. NJ. Stuckey
Trustees-L. W. Folsom, ". A.
Thompson, G. E. Hurst.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21
For WiIcox's Pardon.

Friends of James E. Wilcox, who
is serving thirty year term in the
state prison at Raleigh. n. O., for
the murder Of Miss Ella Maud Crop
sew, are about to make an effort to
procure his pardon by the newly elect
ed governor of the state, and the girls
relatives are aroused. That Gov.
Elect Glenn is friend of Wilcox and
the latter's family has strong political
influence causes the Cropseys to fear
that the young murderer may soon be
freed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21

Brooklyn, y. y. Dec. IA FIRE
at 6 O'Clock this morning in the
Brown residence, on South Ninth
street wiped out the lives of three
people and six ohers were seriously
injured.
Lisbon, Dec. l5.-As soon as parlia,,
ment meets in January it is reported
that Lisbon and some other Portu-
gese ports will be declared free ports
OF of entry. The press enthusiastically
supports the proposition, declaring
the situation resulting will make
Lisbon one of the great ports OF the
world
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-21

Portsmouth, Ohio, Dec. 16.-A
manic was caused among the gil EN-,
ployees of the Lloyd Adams toy pistol
factory this morning by an explosion
of toy caps, which almost destroyed
the building. Many girls jumped
from the second and third story win,
dows. Efie Phillips was killed and
two others fatally injured. Many
others were seriously hurt.