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Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-01-16

Cornmeal alone is not a good feed
for little pigs. but if combined with
wheat or bran. with a little oil meal.
it makes a good feed
Free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1888-1908, 1904-01-16

GARRY FREEZE. Pub.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-20
Special Notice.

FLEMING aud Waff announce that
Trey WIN have a large and complete
lime Of school books and all school
az tessories, including all The state
a6dprions whoh-are very much cheap
q than they have been heretofore.
All Old books that have been suppant-
"a By the new editions are taken in
tychan&e as Part payment on the new
0NAs. 49,.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-20

sic first s1sarcane of the season
Vas on the market yesterday The
s.,ae was brought to the city by Sam
eoodbraad, the wen known GIynn
county farmer, and The News returns
tkanks for couple of large stalks.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-20

Can on Fleming and 'Naff for your
school supplies We have everything
xoQ need School books, school bags.
ST APPS and pencil s.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-20
AROUND The 5CITYI

The usual number Of Saturday night
offenders were-up before Mayor Gro
wit at yesterday session of ne police
court.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-20

A ifveiy-rHnaway on A street Great
ed considerable excitement yesterday.
Fhe negro driver was thro II from the
'bl gsy and slightly injured
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-20

Everything ia he school book line
at Elammg and wars. The state
aGogtion5 haze made a big drop in
"a bool books. Call a11 inquire.
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-20
0me5fa q9ah4y 5Turacr Smda-

neon d.sQoygred a large crowe Of ne
- oe boys ensaged in a "cr1S game
il. die northern section OF the city.
+. ne hoys succeeded in escaping.
The negro who drives the delivery
usson for a G. letters was shot in
ataa log hy another negro out on Monk
street early sunday morning. The
injury is only a slight one. The ne
Gro Who dld the shooting has been
( baced in JAIN but all concerned claim
lhat the shooting was accidental
The Brunswick daily news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1903-1906, 1904-09-20

~ Yesterday WIS nother hot Septem'
lg cay ~4he- thermomete. e4mg as
as 50 degrees,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
aaaiaa aews items.

Mrs. II. G. Ingram ef Sumter is
visiting relatives In Manning.
notwithstanding the short crop,
Manning haadled twice as much cot
ton this past season than for any other
season, and nothing has done this but
she gensSal awakening among our cot
son buyers who earnestly endeavored
60 make this market second to none.
Mr.. W. J. Muldrow has connected
himself with the law firm of Wilson &
DURant, as will be seen by their mo-
sice. Mr.. Muldrow comes here from
Aayesville. of family known for
their sterling Integrity. The young
man has had exceptional opportunl-
ties, and that ne has taken advantage
of them is shown by his high stand at
the University of Virginia where he
graduated. AT that Institution he was
IN class of So students OF which only
81 graduated, the others failing. Mr..
1nldroW IS not only young man OF
fine ability. but he possesses all OF the
characteristics Of true gentleman
Manning Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Vaccination.

Tie Sumter Health ohcer has just
1ecaived supply of fresh glycerinized
vaccine girEs and is ready to vaccinate
those who hare not been successfully
vaccinased within six years. This
vaccine Virns does not produce exces-
81 ve Inflammation Of the arm; and the
other disagreeabie features experienced
5y vaccination from impure virus.
Is snail pox is prevalent in several
sections of this State, it is wise for
those who have not been vaccinated to
submit to chat operation without de-
lay. The health officer will call at
resi- 6ences to vaccinate ladies and
children if notified. The rule requir-
ing all citizens to be yaccinated will
sbe enforced this year, as usual, as far
as possible. The vaccination of the
school children will be started in a
Few days; as soon as Supt. Edmunds
has sent Che regular notice to parents
80 have their children vaccinated.
Those children not vaccinated at home
viii be Eaccinated at the school
houses. A large number are annually
yaceinated free OF charge by health
officer ss school houses. All yaccina-
tions by board of health officers are
free.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
The LORD ESRER COMMISSION.
A Revolution Recommended in the
Administrative Business of
the English War Office.

London, Jan. 31.-The report of the
royal commission, known as the Lord
Esher commission, which was appoint
ed last November for the purpose of
advising the Government concerning
the creation of a board for the ad-
ministrative business of the war Office,
has been issued, and it confirms the
change foreshadowed by the Associat-
ed Press on November 28, namely,
that the post of commander-in-chief
of the army will be abolished. With
the approval Of the King, and acting
upon the recommendation of the COM
mission, the Government has decided
to appoint an army council, framed
upon the admiralty model to abolish
the Office of commander-in-chief Of
the army and to create new post,
that of inspector general, whose
principal duty will be to inspect and
report on the efficiency of the military
forces.
With regard to the war Office the
commission suggests that the secretary
of State for war be placed in the same
position as the first lord of the ad-
miralty, directly responsible to the
Grown and to Parliament The con-
stitutlon of the army council aims at
decentralization, the individual mem
bers of the council being entrusted
with different branches, such as arma-
ment, supply, finance, etc. In this
connection the report remarks signi-
fcantly:
"New measures demand new men !;
we, therefore, attach special import
ance to the appointment of militrry
members not hitherto closely connect
ed with existing methods, and who,
therefore, are not likely to be en-
barrassed by. the traditions of a system
which is to be radically changed. -
The commission considers the aboli-
tion of the post of commander-in-chief
to be imperative, and it urges the
divorce of the administrative from the
executive department.
The inspector general is to be ap-
pointed for five years. His sole func-
tion, aided by staff, is to report
upon actual facts without expressing
opinions on policies.
The morning papers editorially
applaud the report of the Lord Esher
commission as thorough and practical,
and express the hope that the Govern
ment will execute. the reforms with
courage and promptitude.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
sishopsille News Items.

Cotton market 40 to IL 50.
Mr.. T. e. McCutchen has accepted
the position of assistant cashier OF
the Peoples Bank.
Mr.. Jas. NJ. English last week lost
good mule, barn and stables that
we're In charge of one of his tenants.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Dixon, OF Sum
ter. are on visit to their parents,
Ir. and Mrs. II. Dixon.
On account of the immense volume
aof freight the train on the Bishopville
road makes three trips to Elliott and
back in day. The employees are
nearly worked down, but the soulless
corporation does not seem to think so.
Edmund Deas, of Darlington, once
noted radical negro, was IN town
last week enquiring into the postofice
Affairs here. He told prominent
citizen that there would be q change
ii the postofhce here soon. Upon that
report two petitions were started IN
scircElation as once for the job Of post
master. Mr.. Claude Anan was TAX
inc one around In the interest OF him
self: and the other,w was for Mr.. Marley
rrott.-BishopVille Vindicator, Jan.
2Ssh.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
THEY SAW A GHOST.
Strange Apparition Seen by Five Persons
Near Gin Branch.

A few nights ago Mr.. Jos. R. Single
ton and Mr.. Frank James, while on
their way home from this cityt saw
a strange and weird apparation in the
public road that convinced them that
ghosts are reality and not mere
fgment Of the Imagination. They saw
the apparition so distinctly and under
such circumstances that there was 10
question but that they bad seen some
uncanny being that had wandered
forth from the unseen neither world OF
spirits, ghosts and demons. They saw
it clearly and distinctly, but it's shape
and appearance were SO strange and
unusual that they did not pursue it,
nor seek to make close and searching
investigation to determine it's form
and substance, but left it unhindered
to pursue it's weird wandering in the
shadows of the night.
Mr.. Singleton furnishes the follow
ing written statement of the encounter
with the ghost
South Carolina,
Sumter County.
Seen by Jos. z. Singleton and Miss
Nora Singleton and Mr.. Frank James
and his two sisters, Miss Matte and
Miss Reta James, near Shady Side
below Col. D. P. Duncan's place, near
Gin Branch, something that looked
like box moving along very slowly.
It had no head or feet and it moved
very slow. [ have often heard of
ghosts and it certainly was something
on this order. It was about 10 O'Clock
at night and it went into IN open
field. We drove on and left-did not
care to follow 1t. not knowing what it
was. We drove on home.
JOS. R. Singleton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Waking old Curufsare.

Much work is done in New York city
in the reproduction Of colonial and
English furniture. but the best of II
costs more to do here than it does
abroad. Large quantities OF modern
antiques are also made in Philadel-
phia and are extensively sold rs genu-
ine. The cleverest reproducers in the
world are the. French. who copy the
minutest details with perfect accuracy
Old wood from sheds and barns is used
for the backs and interior Of articles
of furniture. and limitations Of old fash
ioned locks are soaked in water and
made to be thickly covered with rust
Bird shot is fired into the reprofuc
tons to make them appear worm eat
Ell. and an ancient look is impaired to
wood By prolonged polishing and hand
rubbing.-New York Post.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03

dangerous.
The Clerk was directed to advertise
for bids to paint the wagons. The
fire department committee was author
lied to have the harness repaired as
may be thought best and to have the
sleepers replaced in No. 2 Hose Co.,
house. Alderman Dick also reported
that the fire department needs ladders,
and this committee was requested to
ascertain poices and report.
Alderman Hurst spoke of the danger
to fremen from uninsulated electric
wires, and the Clerk was directed to
prepare an. ordinance to remedy the
difficulty.
A letter was read from Lee & Noise,
attorneys, presenting claim for s25
on behalf of Dr. j. A. Mood on account
of damage to his buggy by collision
with another vrhicle or West Liberty
street on night Of 10Th instant. The
cause of damage alleged was the alb
sence of light and the narrownest of the
road caused by encroachments Of
adjacent land owners. The claim was
referred to the committee of public
woaks to Investigate and report.
Alderman Dick reported that the
survey of Turkey Cree had been de-
layed by high water.
The Clerk reported that D. a.
Minor, G. W. Wheeler, J. M. Lawrence
and Z. D. Jennings, Licensees, had on
the 9Th inst, formally accepted the
ordinance granting them street rail-
way franchise.
Nh. D. G. Zeigler offered to rent
the Office now vacaLt) adjoining the
one he now occupies in the City Hall.
The proposition was referred to the
committee of public works.
Council declined the offer of David
Sanders to rent the house west Of No.
Hose Co., building for shoemakers
shop.
Alderman Dick. for special COM
mittee, reported that they had for
warded all necessary information and
statistics to Congressman Lever, to be
used in presenting claims of Sumter
for a public building. This informa-
tion and the statistics, he said, had
been secured and classified by Health
Officer Reardon who had rendered val
liable services to the committee by his
energetic and intelligent efforts.
Supt. of Streets L. E. White. re-
ported that the street roller is in need
of repairs, and he was authorized to
have the repairs made.
Alderman Schwerin complained that
fire hose and other property and tools
of the city are at times loaned to pri-
vate individuals and corporations. He
thought it bad practice and unauthor-
ized. On his motion it was resolved
tnat in future no fire department ap-
paratus or other property be loaned to
anybody.
Alderman Dick reported that he had
bought two fire extinguishers at auc-
ton and his action was confirmed.
BY reqpest of the Opera House COM
mittee, Mr.. D. G. Zeigler submitted
plans Of Gre escapes to that building.
The committee was authorized to Sc
cure further plans and to advertise for
bids for fire escapes and steam heat
ing.
The Treasurer's report for Decem-
Der was referred to the finance COM
mittee as were also all bills on file.
Council then adjourned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
A Unique Mon ent.

II is not often that Il monument Is
erected in honor of the tactfulness Of q
hostess in Il trying situation. One OF
the few such. if not the only one. is a
bowldpr from the battlefield Of Harlem
heights. removed to Park avenue in
New York. to mark the site OF TIE
home Of Mrs Robert Murray, who en-
tertained and so detained the British
officers under General Howe While the
American troops under General Put
nam were escaping from the city. The
monument bears an inscription or
brass setting forth Mrs Murray s
achievement. What a difference there
might have been in American history
had Mrs. Murray been a less capable
hostess.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03

Cincinnati, January 31-The report
of the experts, who have completed
their examination of the books of the
Franklin Bank of this city, shows
former Cashier Henry Burkhead to
have been s241, 600 short. Burkhead
was superseded as cashier several
months ago, and has been so prostrat-
ed by his financial collapse that he is
not expected to recover. John J. Kill
gour, president of the Franklin Bank,
says there will be no prosecution, and
that the bank and the creditors will
not lose cent. Burkhead has given
president Kilgour power of attorney to
sell securities and settle up his affairs,
and out of the two millions of Burk-
heads holdings, it is thought about
thirty thousand will be left for his
estate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Better Than Gold.

Il was troubled for several years with
chronic indigestion and nervous debility
writes F. j. Green, of Lancaster, n. H.
No remedy helped me until I began US
ing Electric Bitters, which did me more
good than al the medicine / ever used.
They have also kept my wife in excellent
health for years. She says Electric Bit
ters are just splendid for female troubles;
that they are grand tonic and invigora-
tor for weak, run. down women. No other
medicine can take it's place in our fam
ily." Try them. Only soc. Satisfaction
guaranteed by j. F. W. DeLorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03

sfr. w. J. Muldrow has connected
himself with the law firm Of Wilson
& DuRant. as will be seen by their
ncsice. MFR. Muldrow comes here
from Mayesviile. of a family known
for their sterling integrity. The
Young man has had exceptional OPP
oortunities, and that he has taken
advantage of them is shows by his
high stand at the University of Nir-
ginia where he graduated. AT. that
institution he was in IA class "f so
students Of which only 81 graduated,
the others failing. Mr.. Muldrow is
not only a young man Of fine ability
but he possesses all Of the character
;stics Of true gentleman.-Man-
ming Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
ESCAPED an. Awful Fate.

Mr.. Il. Haggins, of Melbourne, Fla.
writes. "My doctor told me had con.
sumption and nothing could be done for
me. was given up to die. The offer OF
a free trial bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consun4 ptlon, induced me to try
it. Results were startling. am now on the
road to recovery and owe all to DR.. Kings
New Discovery. 1t surely saved my life
This great cure is guaranteed for all
throat and lung diseases by j. F. W. De-
Lorme, Druggist. Price soc and ST.
Trial bottles free.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03

Chief of Police, A. E. Dargan, re-
ceived letter from publishing
house in New York City informing
him that a gang of imposters are
travelling in this State claiming to
be authorized agents of The Literary
Digest and soliciting orders for com
binations of books and periodicals on
the installment plan. They secure the
first payment and are never heard of
any more. The subscribers fail to get
the periodicals. The people of this
county are warned to be on the look
out for these rascals. Darlington
News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
A Cure for. Eczema.

NV baby hsa eczema so bad that It's
head was solid mass Of scabs, and Its
hair all came out. I tried many remedies,
bnt none seemed to do any permanent
GOOD until used DeWitS's Witch Hazel
Salye. The eczema is cured, the scabs are
gone and the little ones scalp is perfectly
elean and healthy, and its hair is growing
beautifully sgain. ! cannot give too much
,,ro;se fc DeWitt;s Witch Hazel Salve.-
Frsnk Farmer, Bluff City, Ky. In buying
1yitch Hazel Salve look out for counter
fe;ss. DsWitt's is the original and the
r,z,Iv one containing pure Witch Hazel.
erse nsne z. G. Dewitt & Co. is on every
box. Sold by J. S. Hughson q Go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
gsnk sleeelons.

rhe banks OF the city have elected
the following officers 30 serve for the
ensuing year:
FIRST NATIONAL.
Directors:-H. D. Barnett, a. j.
China, r. d. Lee. G. "A. Lennon,
Nelll o'Donuell, John Reid, and E.
p. Kicker.
i President-Dr. A. J. China.
Vice e-President-Neiii O'Dounell.
SolicItor-R. D. Lee.
Casnier-R. L. Edmunds.
Bookkeepers-J.. L. McCallutn, D.
Winn. Jr., and D. Z. Yates.
BANK OF SUMTER.
Directors :-R. L. Cooper, w. F. B.
HaynsBerth, Rictld. I. Manning,
Marion Noise, .Alsamonr Moses, w.
=. Rt1ai .e. and c.. g. Rowland.
Presiaent-W. f. B. Haynsworth.
Observation-Disclosures. /. Man
1ing.
S9Iicitor-Marior Noise.
Cashier-W. F. Rl,auie.
IS T4ller-B. J. Rhan-::.
kkeeper-Bartow Walsh.
Collector. G. R. Wilder.
SUMTER SAVINGS BANK.
Disecsors:-D. J. Chandler, II.
HARDY, John NJ knight, 6. 4. Lem
mon, Marion Mnise, /. G. Strauss, Il.
". Seuckey.
President-Horace Hardy.
Vice-Presldent and Solicitor. e.
Strauss.
Cashier-Geo. l.. Kicker.
B.,akke keep4r-Perry NJ. Parrott.
All tlie above institutions are Ill
ine financial condition and afford Il
safe security to- iepositors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03

Greenville, Jan. 27.-The registered
distillery operated by F. Trammell,
at Marydell, sixteen miles from Green
Vile. was seized today by Deputy
Collector Scruggs In addition to the
plant, which is valued at 81, 600, there
was 80 barrels, or 1890 gallons, OF
liquor confscated, to be shipped to
Columbia tomorrow. Trammel is
charged with violations of the internal
revenue law by removing liquor from
the cistern room.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
MYSTERIOUS Circumstance.

One was pale and sallow and the other
fresh and rosy. Whence the difference :
She who is blushing with health uses DR..
Kings New Life Pills to maintain it. BY
gently arousing the lazy organs they COM
pei good digestion and head off constipa-
ton. Try them. Only 25c. at j. F. W.
DeLorme's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
An Early Riser.

A strong, healthy, active constitution de-
pends largely on the condition of the liv-
er. The famous little pill known as De.
Wits Little Early Risers not only cleanse
the system, but they strengthen the action
of the liver and rebuild the tissues sup
porting that organ. Little Early Risers
are easy to act, they never gripe, and yet
they are absolutely certain to produce re
suits that are satisfactory in all cases
Sold by J. S. Hughson & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Cold Wave Coming.

If you have Rydale's Elixir in the house
when cold wave is coming, you need not
fear attacks OF bronchitis, pneumonia,
cough, colds, etc. Rydale's Elixir taken
when attack begins never fails to check
the progress of the disease. It is equally
successful in chronic cases of throat and
lung disease. All dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Killed.

There is not an ache or pain that can be
reached externally that cannot be "kllled'
in few minutes by the use of Elliott's
Emulsifed Oil Imminent. Rub it on the
affected part and the pain will soon disap-
pear Full Is pint bottle 25c. All dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Another Case of Rheumatism Cured BY
Chamberlain's Pain Balm.

The efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm in the relief Of rheumatism is being
demonstrated daily. Parker Triplett, OF
Grigsby, Va, says that Chamberiain's
Pain Balm gave him permanent relief
from rheumatism in the back when every
thing else failed, and he whould not be
without it. For sale by China's Drug
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
What Are They =:

Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. A new remedy for stomach troubles,
bilioasness and constipation, and good
one. Price Csc. For sale by China's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
ChamoerIain's Stomach and Liver Tablets
-Uneoualed for Constipation.

Mr.. A. B. Kane, prominent druggist of
Baxter Springs, Kansas, says: Chamber
laius Stomach and Liver Tablets are, IN
my judgment, the most superior prepara-
ton of anything in use today for consti-
patton. They are sure in action and with
no tendency to nauseate or grippe. For
sale by China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Colombia will Fight Panama.

Panama, Jan. 29-News has reached
here from Bogota that insomuch as
Gers. Reyes and Cavallero have as
sured Colombia that the United States
will Only object to her landing forces
In the canal zone, the Colombian
government intends to organize and
send an expedition against Panama.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03

Williamson, Jan. 2S.-At $50
this morning the Baptist Church of
Williamson was totally destroyed by
fire, together with all of the fixtures,
including handsome new organ
which had only been in use a few
6avS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
DeLORnE'S
PHARMACY, ,
% South Main st.

Open from I a. m. to 10 p.
III. Sunday, 8 a. m. to l p. m.
Having consolidated my two
stores, l will be pleased to see
all my customers at the above
stand, where I am better pre-
pared than ever to serve them.
Your prescriptions will be
called for and delivered.
Phone IS.
Full line of Drugs, Garden
Seed and Cigars.
Your patronage solicited.
Call bell for night work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03

Capital stock paid il, $4,000 90
Undivided surplus, $4,000 Ge
Individual liability of stockhold-.
ers in excess of their stock. $4,000 90
Transacts a general banking business;
also has Saving Ba4k Department. De-
posts of 81 and upward received. Inter
est allowed at the rate of per cent. per
apnuun, payable semi-annually.
WE. B. HAYNSWORTH, President.
R. 7. MANNING, W.F. REAME,
President. Cashier.
Jan. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03

rhe banks OF the city have elected
the following officers 30 serve for the
ensuing year: