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Prominence Markes & Target. -BM On accouQt of the wonderful sale which Coca-Cola has ?irougho^ut the country, much has been said concerning this de? lightful beverage, regarding its properties, healthful and other? wise. Some ardent temperance people have even gone so far as to ??aim that this sofo fountain beverage contained alcohol. 'These comments ia some localities were of such a nature that a 3few of the city health boards, and in one or two instances, the State board, and even some newspapers have taken it up. It is gratifying to fe now that this great Southern drink has been able <?o show a clean bill of health'wherever it ba^ been investi? gate ? 1 Recently the New Orleans Picayune had Coca-Cola analyzed ^sd after learning the result of these analyses, th?y published a ;iwo-column article endorsing the healthful properties of this fa? mous soda fountain drink. Dr. J. C. Mims, a distinguished c?emist of New Orleans, submitted to the board of health of ?.?nm.?. ?.rn inf.iiiiMiiiiirririrnn-. that city the following report which was published by The Picayune : "This is to certify that I have purchased in the open market a quantity of Coca-Cola syrup and submitted same to analysis, After a careful examination I find that it fails to show the pres? ence of alcohol, cocaine or other injurious alkaloids. 4'This syrup contains the alkaloid caffeine in the proportion of one and sixty-four hundredths (1.64 Grs.) O. grains per fluid ounce, "Caffeine is the alkaloid found in tea, coffee, etc, and the quantity present in one bottle of Coca-Cola is less than that contained in a cup of strong coffee. (Signed) "J. C. MIMS, r "Chemist Board of Health, ? "City of New Orleans." In addition to this Dr. A. L. Metz, of the Tulane University and a chemist of national reputation, submitted quite an ex? haustive analvsis in which he stated. "There is absolutely nothing in Coca-Cola any more injurious than is found in ordinary tea or coflee." Dr. McCandless, State Chemist for Georgia, in making his analysis wrote as follows : f'I have purchased in the open market a sample of Coca-Cola syrup and subjected same to chemical analysis I find therein no trace of the alkaloid cocaine, for which I made special search, and nothing of a nature any more injurious than would be derived from drinking an ordinary cup of tea or coffee. "Yo urs truly, . John M McCandless '7 Such distinguished chemists as Dr. Louis Schaefer, of New York, and Dr. W. L. Cliff, of Philadelphia, have analyzed Coca Cola and reported most favorably on the healthful properties of , Coca-Co.'a. In view of the unequalified endorsements of Coca Cola there can be no question as to its delightful and refreshing properties as claimed by the manufacturers. -Sjtf Wmtani m? ?s&tym. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 1906. The Sumter Watchmoi was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in 1S66. The Watchman and Southron now has the com - t inexl circulation and influence of both of c?? old paper 8, and is manifestly the best ?ivertising medium in Sumter. The legislature has wasted a lot of time debating the bill to require th* .sheriffs o? all counties to keep a pack of bloodhounds. Before the State goes .--ato the bloodhound business on such s. wholesale scale, the law-makers should avail themselves of the advice of those who have had practical ex? perience with bloodhounds as criminal catchers. A few years ago "this com? munity contracted a severe cost of vTjloodhottBd fever, and a public sub jription was taken up by members -3?. the police force for the purchase of bloodhounds. Several hundred dollars were raised, the city council appropriated money to build an up to date bloodhound kennel, three dogs ?of blue blood and long pedigree were purchased, and everybody sat down to ^vait with impatiience for a criminal JO invade the community. After a Time some trivial crime was commit? ed, and the dogs were put on a hot ... rai!. They nosed around in a busi- ; ness like manner, but they did not j catch the criminal: They were tried j lime after time with the same result, j . v.nd after a few months the enthus? iasm of the police faded until they "were willing to admit, confidentially. ?oat they had serious doubts of the dogs* ability to trail a rabbit. These I'loodnounds were not cheap, half curs, but the best that money cou'? r oy. There may be a few dogs in cx rnience- that can run down criminals, Vat we seriously doubt if there are enough such dogs in the United States io supply all the counties in South Carolina. * * * Anderson has gotten ahead of Sum . er in the race for a public building, having secured a favorable report : rom the public buildings committee of the House. Congressman Lever ...-ill have to put on a little more steam ' nd give Sumter's public building .-.-impaign a big boost. For the woman cf fashion, the Feb? ruary Deliueator," with its display of spring styles, is a most attractive cumber. Beside rhe fashions there is -raucn of iot^re-t tor the general read? er, and rh?; deiartments convening the ;?rscti'?al bondholder have been abun? dantly contributed to. There are -hort ?tcriee by Zona Gale and Mar? garet Beauchamp, with an inieresticg travel sketch entitled "In Cairo With .Jamera,"*by Horace Windham. Miss Winslow's >tnry of club life "The j President of Qnex" i> continued, pain- I ?up mncb -n interest. "Tbe ?cllec-j ?O?Ts Man fil" is concluded with an j article on "Old Time Lights." rori thu,childr*?:: tbern is a delightful girl's j r-arial "Suni eht and S'-f-^cw," ore of j Al??e Bro*n?s "Gradual Fairy Tale?." ? :>.nd amusng gar?es by Lina ' "esrd. Mothers will fird Dr. ..Mur-j ray's paper on "Exerc se and Physical j ultnre" particularly bel pf cl, and j ie numerous pages devoted to mat-1 rsis of housewifely internst, snch as X>kery. pardeniny, honse furnishing, : .-rc.,, will prove to be of equal intL-r .it to thc yoe nu house wf ie. Some pecpte said the Mutual Ice ractory yeonld sever be bu^t. A blizzard on lop of the summery .-.eather ?viii make fclks encemfort ole. The men who want to remove a shoe actory from Massachusetts to Sumter ;ionld be given all the encouragement ;ad financial assistance they need, if ley make a btfsiness-li?e proposition ad a showing that-will bear rhorougn ivestigatiou. Sumter wants enter rises-but an enterprise that is -iredoom'ed to failure is not an ac :aisition. If talk on the streets counts for rything there will be a lively muni pal campaign this year. Mayor Dick, rho will be a candidate for a second .rm, will have, it is said, strong op \ WHISKEY, MORPHINE and oth ; er DRUGS, and nervous diseases ! treated. ? GOLD WATCH GIVEN AWAY AT DURANT'S PHARMACY. A Coupon given with each and every five/cent purchase, which en? titles you to a guess at the number of seed contained in the mammoth Pumpkin. Only a few more days to wait, and see who carries away the handsome Gold Watch now on exhibition at Folsom's jewelry store. ! Charges more reasonable than oth . er like institutions. $25.00 per week j pays for treatment, remedies and ! board. Results absolutely the same. Address for particulars, THE CAROLINA SANITARIUM, Greenville, S. C. Or Dr. I* G. Corbett. S Our stock of goods is complete. STRICTLY PURE DRUGS At Reasonable Rate./* Don't Blame Yottr Physician If medicine prescribed by Lim does not have the desired effect. Re? sults are generally prompt and satisfactory when reliable drugs are used. We Vouch For All Meines That Leave Our Prescription Department. And if you are not already one of our customers, give us a call the next time you-have a prescription to be filled. *" We Hope to ?sri? a Share of Your Patronage in the Future. I am again ready ,to fiji your, orders for early and late varie? ties of Cabbage Plants. They are grown in open air, near salt water, and will stand hard cold without injury. Prices $150 per 1,000 ; j larger the lots, smaller the price per 1 000. Special in? ducements to dealers. 12 20-?M W. E. CASE, MEGGETTS. 5. C. L THE "BOSS" COTTON PRESS! SIMPLEST, STRONGEST. BEST THE MURRAY GINNING SYSTEM J Gins, Feeders, Condensers. Etc. GIBBES MACHINERY CO. Columbia, C. THE CHAMFI0M ______ _ _ STUMP PULLER Dall Market V \ ' ' HOLLISTER'S (Improved) a y . ar e .epoit. j 1_- . . _ w . ROCkV ?l?O????ain Te3 NaQOeti Thc the siimdest and most .By Private Wire to The Sumter Cot- ! gP& . _ f g ^ ~*A- ^ A- ^ ^ T _ _ p^I ecoDOuncalof all stump Pullers. Try it rvn- g JS ? y-< ?CJ o? ^ST A ?r\& ?5 A Busy J?eauaao lor Ensj reopie. helor., yov, pay for IT. Guarantiee: to ion ?Xcnange. g^T 4 g >? i $T~ ^ B I | jT^ ^ Brings Goldea Health and Kanewed Vigor. i>?H your >-trr.?Ps <<r no pay a.ked. Be NEW YOKK COTTON. AX^&*'* 1 1 \J ^%*<??? A specific for Constipation, Indigestion. Liv< ???on us before von buy eh>e Open High Low Close. __ ?S53!?flS??V ^ ' " Jan. li 53 1155 1123 1123 and Backache. It'sR^kySIonntainTeainta^ j THE CHA.YiPiOri STUM? PULLER CO i? PA KY. Marc)) il Tl ll 75 ll 36 ll ??7 . ? . .... ?/ , i i . j ti_ ?. 1st form, S3 cenrs a boy. Genuine mad? b. . |.tn.i,n <. r May 1185 1185 U47 1147 ^ow is the time to Jist your-farm lands tor sale in order that HoLiasrERDRuoCoMPAyv,Madison,wis. j jcnnston. s.c. Tufv ll QI n Qo iiw ll ?-? , ? , , j* a . y r ^?n?N NW?F-TS mn. SAUAW PFO?? ?? >| Mention tins pape?. ,10-U-ac I Spots ii 90- 30 off they may oe properly advertised for the coming season's ousi- ?.?. .^ Local spots ii 1-3 j ness. Write for Description Blank (contract attached). No] ?yhe Most Practical Stalk Cutter Mad e. CHICAGO MARKETS j propel ty listed without a contract. In order to do business, j By Private Wire to john Cart, Broker. I must have matters in business shape. * ... I S WHEAT opening. Closing. Have LOW for sale a number of nice farms ranging in size Wi* !g 'May, 87 3- sn 4- j from 100 to 600 acres. - j C0KN-ly' 85 * b7> l' j If jon want to buy or seil Real Estate, Stocks or Bonds, call j ^^^^eaaB^^^mBBsae^^ ?ATS?r-.v ?*i *i- I ATTORN tY-AT-LAW ry r> DtJI: ?pD REAL ESTATE BROKER j M j I Im^^^^W M fi Jug; Sol: ?i". !HAR*YBL6CCURTSCK. D. DbLbCK, PHONE NO. 309. . M 1 ?] ff ^^^^^^^^^M H PORK_ taroasaraprssssar-.-:;:,.^v*:;:srj"<L^v^T^ j | K^r^^g^^CTmE^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^' "^?f May, 11.40 Ii..^7 j - been customary to close the j Ceiisus Bureau Cotton Report. j ^'"^^ --- ?South's best beloved heroes were heidi for Rheumatism and Nervous troubles BHI N-B.Truth.St Paulie 31.-03 ?in,.(the,.ms rv.?.y." burins th. ^^a?r?'^e !" ? This cutter has nine steel knives, made with both edges beveled, -I've lived so long, 1 remember well music period at the r-iigh Sschool ? , .. . ?"^KV , . . , , , , . , , , . , . ATI. ? Tin i' ri. M .. ? ?_ . ,, mentjjivenbj and is interchangeable ; wnen one side weat- out, turn the other, when the Mississippi was a brook. My building Mrs. Lau;.-. Lebby guve a d - ? ^jp>g ^ ^ g?/\LL , j - . <- , . .. . ..w, i:?v- ^> KT* I Hgrhffijl readinc (*r\tit.e*A ..! . . ... ti,.. I ,