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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-06-19
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01

The Columbia correspondent Of the
Sunday News presents some interest
ing figures as to the claims Of the
friends Of the different candidates for
Governor. There will be 320 delegates
aud at this state of the game the
Evansites claim 1872, allowing Ellerbe
l02 and Tiudal &c. As for Dr.. Pope,
he does not seem to be in it. On the
contrary E'lerbe's' friends claim 15S
and allow Evans 90. Tindal 8 and put
81 in the doubtful column. It is
worthy Of note that all Of these doubt
full counties are claimed by Evansites.
They are Berkeley. Charleston, Edge
field. Greeuville and Lexington.
Mr.. Tindal's friends also claim Charles
ton and Berkeley for him and make up
list Of 81 delegates.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01
Magnolia Notes.
MAGNOLIA, S. c., July %, 's4.

MAGNOLIA, S. c., July %, '94.
Magnolia and Gainesville ball teams played
match on ground of the former yesterday
afternoon. Score 81 to in favor Of Mag
Dolia.
The batting of the Magnolia team in the
9Th inning was as fne as we ever saw.
Mr.. C. E. Tiumons has removed with his
family to Rocky Moant N. c., where he will
engage in merchandising and cotton buying.
We were sorry to loose him, but our best
wishes 60 with him to his new field of opera
tions.
Miss Mary Miller is visiting relatives in
Bepnettsyille.
Mrs. b. ". Richbourg and daughters, and
Mrs. T. S. Richbourg have gone to Landrum
for the summer.
Mr. Muir, of Edinburg, Scotland, is visit
ing Mr. James b. Hawkins.
Mr.. &. E. Timmons, the portly and urbane
travelling salesman of T. A. Wilbur 4 Son,
Charleston, S. c., will bring his family to
reside at Magnolia about the 6rss Of Septem-
ber.
Magnolia is very much opposed to being
pulled into the new county, add will make a
strong fight against it.
We won't boast of our 6ne crops until
the sun crosse. the equinox. They are mighty
6ne, though. +. +.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01
Death eff Mr. Brapham.

Mr.. Richard L. Branbam, who re-
ceived 130 buckshot 10 various parts Of
the body at the recent campaign meet
ing at Eastover in this county. passed
away yesterday at y: % o'cluck. Mr..
Brauham, it will be rene mbered, was
sho, by Samuel Joyuer and vas brought,
to this city for treatment lie was
taken to the Columbia Hospital where
he was attended by Dr. Taylor.
Gangrene SET ip With the result stated
above.
Mr.. Brauhsm was so years of age
and leaves a wife and six children
one son and Eve daughters, two Of
whom are married. He was brave
soldier in the late var. being member
of Company A, 18th Regiment, S. c..
v. Kershaw's brigade.-The State
July 26.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01

Instead, of patiently mastering all
the details Of some regular business
from the ground floor up, the boy
hastens into an agency or clerkship
where his first years labor is as valu-
able as any succeeding year is likely
to be, aud where there is no prospect
Of growth and promotion. The first
results are more brilliant than the
apprentice can boast, bat in the long
run the business is almost sure to
prove unreliable. 1t wastes the best
years of mans life, and then leaves
him without an occupation and lack
lug the skill which alone can give his
work permanent value.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01
Lacosttcs on the New County.
ST. CHARLES, July 80.

ga WA hAhS, 0V1y SO.
Ir. Editor: The opposition to the new
county in these parts is almost unanimous.
If it were 80 in regard to Ben Tillman, Old
LaCoste would be like Simeon, ready to
make his departure to better world
Ny friends of Bishcpville, allow me to
suggest better county, whose boundaries
will not be 80 ill-shaped, and leave Sumter in
q miserable form. Take Salem as it now
stands, from the lines of Florence and
Clarendon, where Shiloh Township begins,
run up Lynches River, deviate little to the
right, take a portion Of Darlington, as we
must have some rebellion territory, then
wheel to the left. Take a part Of good old
Kershaw, then direct line to Swimming
Peas down to the Clarendon line.
As to the name Call it Miller, in honor Of
South Cardinals Nulli6er Governor of 1882.
The Capital City to be located at Wisacky, on
the Bishopyille railroad. The main idea for
the formation of new counties being the
moral and material development OF our
resources, and the political aspirations of
coming statesmen, this Indian settlement
offers 6ne field for operation.
We have some 6na Doctors and plenty of
material for good county officials, a COM
modious Sunday and day school house
ready for business, one OF more mercantile
establishments, With large cotton gin and
saw mill.
This place is entirely exempt from volcanic
and earthquake eruptions.
Your prospective city is encountered with
TOO many public bridges. Too many children
10 educate Too many delinquent one dollar
poll tax voters Taxation and represen tation
are inseparabie. This new tangled move
ment of those who own 20 property to
dictate in everything, is radically wrong.
II you base your argument upon distance,
';while distance lends enchautment to the
view," let US look and see how inaccessible
is our present Court House to portions Of
Middleton and Shiloh Townships If your
Jury tickets will furnish the needed funds 10
ouild the court house and Jail, then we are
prepared to advocate the formation of new
counties, ad iofpitum.
We all profess to be reforners morally or
politically. Let US compromise on this
ground: If our State is to become our
guardian, we instruct our Senators and
Representatives to favor large impor,ations Of
corn and bacon which will be beneficial TO
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01

our stomacbs and live stock, aud not vile
whiskey that makes US disorderly aud riot
Gus.
King Frederick provides huge gfanarles IN
times Of panic and scarcity Of breadstuu 10
sell to his subjects on reasonable terms
King Benjamin has departed from this hu,
manitarian principle. He proposes 10 1eeu ,,
his subjects with 'sIndlau fire. tnat Will
cause 'scouutless millions to mourn.
sob what tangled web we weave,
When first we practice to deceive"
S. D. MILLER LACosTE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01
All Cree.

Those who have used Dr. Kings New Dis
coyery know its value. and those who have not,
have now the opportunity to try it Free. Call
on the advertised Druggist and get a Trial Bot
tie, Free. Send your name and address to H.
E. Bucklen 4 Co Chicago, and get a sample
box of DR.. Kings New Life Pills free. as we'll
as copy of Guide to Health and Household
Instructor, Free. All Of which is guaranteed
to do you good and cost you nothing. j. F.
w. DeLorme's Drugstore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01
Beware of Ointments for Catarrf
That Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense Of
smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable
physicians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by F. J. Cheney + Co., Toledo, o., contains
no mercury, and is taken Internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken
internally and is made in Toledo, Ohio, by
F. ]. Cheney l. Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01

Hoods Pill are the best family cathartic
and liver medicine. Harmless, reliable, sure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01
RHEUMATISM.

THE NEW FRENCH RHEUMATISM
LOTION, by An eminent French Physi-
cian, cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Lum-
bago, all Diseases of the Skin quickly, often
Immediately however, Rheumstsms of long
standing require some time to be cured; but
they are relieved whenever the Lotion is ap.
piled Cramps in the limbs, hands, ETC., pre-
cusorrs TO partial paralysis, are cured imme-
dia,eiy. Price 81 90 at DeLormes Pharmacy
july lS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01

When Baby was sick, We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-08-01

Cbina's Soda is the best, AID every one
should test it.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
A PoIntnL AnnlnDx.

A young man of this city has. at
tracted some attention among his ac-
quaintances by his frugal habits-to
describe them by gentler word than
is employed by his less considerate
critics. One OF his friends undertook
to convince him that his view OF life
was mistaken.
"You are wasting your time and
energy in the pursuit of mere
shadow. You ought to enjoy life."
"But l do enjoy life," insisted the
thrifty youth.
"Not as you could. You are vast
ing golden moments on the apprehen-
sions OF the future. This talk about
putting something by for rainy day
is all nonsense"
Don't you believe it," was the
earnest rejoinder. That's what
Noah's neighbors used to say when he
was building the ark Washington
Star.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
Nothing Unscaled Among tho Alps.

To-day. when every great peak has
been thoroughly explored, when
famous climbers have achieved the
most difficult SUBMITS alone, or at
least without professional guides,
but few remain the mere ascent OF
which confers any brevet of distinc-
ton in this field of athletics. AS in
all professions, and in all sports
which boast professional ex-
ports, the standard has been raised.
In order to take high rank. or to
make record" the aspirants for
the honors OF the Alpine club must
traverse such peaks as the Matter
horn and descend on the opposite
side, or across the Dom du Mischa.
bel, the highest peak on Swiss soil,
which presents little difficulty until
one doscends the steep rock face
above Saas There are still q few
SUBMITS left which are admitted to
be somewhat tough" and one of
the most successful enthusiasts in
the matter of rock peaks has recently
given his verdict in favor of Cha
mouny as a happy hunting ground.
-Scribner's Magazine.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
HE JERKED HIS HEAD.

How n Florida Groom Responded to the
Interrogatories of tho Notary.
II was bashful young couple that
appeared at the Office of the county
Judge and applied for a marriage
license, says the Florida Times-Union.
The usual questions as to age, ETC.,
we're asked by Mr.. Summers, the
obliging clerk, and upon being an
swered in satisfactory manner they
we're furnished with the document re-
1uired to perfect their happiness.
The groom then asked Mr.. Summers,
who is notary public, If he would
marry them, to which he replied that
he would. Mr.. Summers, seeing the
bashfulness Of the young couple, with
great thoughtfulness shut the door
and locked it, but he was not
quick enough to keep out
the reporter, VIII had "caught on to"
the affair. The couple ranged them
selves up in front of the railing and
Mr.. Summers commenced the cere-
mony. While he was going through
the form the groom looked at the
bride, who would drop her eyes, and
then both would smile and give each
other slight pressure of the hand.
When Mr.. Summers arrived at that
part of the ceremony where the groom
is asked if he will take the bride for
better, for worse, etc., he looked at
the bride, gave little grin and then
looking at Mr.. Summers gave cou-
pie Of quick jerks of the head. "You
must say, Il WILL said Mr.. Summers,
and after looking at the bride again
the groom calculated the necessary
sentence. The bride was more prompt
with her answer and the ceremony
proceeded without further incident.
Mr.. Summers then gave them "a GER
tificate of marriage and the pair went
out OF the Office swinging hands and
Choking words of love-"
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
GRANDMA.

A stitch always dropping in the overlastln ;
knitting.
And the needles that l threaded, no, you
couldn't count to- day
And I've hunted for the lassea till thought
my head was splittins,
When there upon her forehead as calm as
clocks they lay
I've read 10 her till was hoarse, the Psalms
and the Episdes.
When the other boys were burning tar
b rre,s do Hn the sire Z
And We STAYED ami lie rned my verses when
heard their willow viii ties,
And We stayed and said my chapter with
fire in both my feet
And I've had to walk beside hcr-whsn she
went TO evenin meetin;,
When wanted to be racing, to be kicking,
to be OF
And I've waited whilo she gave the folks a
wor or two OF rect +,
First on one foot and the other, and most
strangled with cou III
"You can talk of Youn; America " say "till
you are scarlet.
It's Old America that has the inside OF the
track!
Then she ripS me with her thimble and calls
ms youn vlriet
And then she looks so woe begone have to
take il back
But! There always is peppermint or a
penny in her pocket
There never was pocket that was half so
And she let tn, can IL in my room burn way
down TO the socket,
While ~he stews and puttcrs round about
Til am sounl asleep.
There's always somebody AT home when every
one Is scdttern C.
She spread the jam upon your bread in a
way TO make you row
She always taxes follows side when every
one Is battering
And when l tear my Jacket 1 know just
where TO 20!
And when I've been in swimmin; after father
id l shouldn't.
And mother has her slipper of according TO
the rule,
1t sounds as sweet as silver, the voice that
SAYS Il wouldn
The boy that won't 20 swimmin such day
would be n fool "
Sometimes there's something in her voice as
II she gave "a bieS sing
And look at her moment and keep still
as mouse
And who she is by this time there Is no need
OF guess N p
For there nothing like grandmother to
have about tie house,
Harriet Prescott Spofford .
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
HUMAN sAcRre'E : IN RUSSIA.
Vain Attempts to Aboiish Such savagory
-RevelatIons OF "A Newspaper.

-RevelatIons OF Newspaper.
II is probably known to few people
that the practice of sacrificing human
lives under certain conditions still ex-
lists in parts of the empire of Russia. The
government and the orthodox church
have attempted in vain to stop the in
human practice, but up TO the present
time they have been unsuccessful
Revelations regarding the custom
were made in recent issues OF the Ca
zette Of Yakootsh, Siberia. 1t prevails
among sect known as the ''Tshuk-
shen," not far from that city. Old
people past the biblical limit as to age,
and sick ones, tired of life, offer them
selves as the sacrifices. When
"Tshukshe" decides TO "ofTer himself
up" he sends word to all his relatives,
friends and neighbors, who visit him
and try to persuade him TO change
his intentions.
But prayers, upbraiding, threats are
useless in such Il case, and the fanatic
prepares for his end. The friends and
relatives leave his house and return in
ten to fifteen days, bringing the death
candidate white clothing and several
weapons with which he is supposed to
defend himself in the other world
against evil spirits and shoot reindeer.
After completing his death toilet tho
candidate takes his place in corner
OF his house or hut. About him gather
his relatives, who offer him the choice
OF three instruments of death. knife,
a spear, and a rope. If no chooses
the knife, two friends hold his arms
while third plunges the blade into
his breast. Practically the same thing
is done if he decides to die by the
spear. When he prefers the rope two
OF those present place it about his neck
and strangle him to death. A cut is
then made in the breast to let the
blood TOW out. All those present
sprinkle their hands and faces with
the blood, believing that it will pre-
serve them from evil and bring them
fortune.
The body, after the ceremony is
placed on sled, which is drawn by
a reindeer, TO the cremation HILL"
near the village. The neck OF the an
imal is cut at once upon arrival at
the place. The body is stripped OF
clothing, which is then cut IN small
pieces and placed on the altar with
the man or woman. During the
cremation the 'mourners" utter
prayers to the spirits, begging them
to watch over those mortals still left
on the earth. This custom has been
followed by the sect for centuries.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
AN AID TO MILKING.
The Coilegian's Advice to His Father
which Resulted DisastrousIy.

which Resulted Disastrously.
A college student in one OF our West
ern states had returned home after
his course was finished TO find that
his father, clergyman with small
salary, was eking out his living by
running small farm. One of the
adjuncts of the farm was a COW, a
pretty good animal, which, however,
had a strong aversion to being MIXED.
Here was an opportunity for display
OF the lately acquired knowledge OF
the juvenile collegian, says the Voice.
Father" said he, Professor C.
says if one will place q weight upon a
cows back it will make her give down
the milk"
The reverend gentleman, favorably
impressed with this information that
his son had learned from Professor
C., decided to try the simple
remedy. Instead, however, of placing
weight upon the cows back, the
Clergyman placed himself upon it..
But then he answered the purpose.
The cow, however, was still obstinate.
lie my legs under the cow" seid
the father to his son.
The son did so. But the COW, I'M
used to such unusual and arbitrary
proceedings, manifested her displeas-
ure by rearing and plunging, entirely
unmindful of the dignity of the per-
sonage astride her spinal column. 1t
was getting altogether too interesting
for the two bipeds concerned in the
transaction,
"Cut the rope! Cut the rope!'
shouted Mr.. V to his dutiful son,
meaning the rope by which he was
attached to the COW.
But the son, being somewhat ex-
cited, cut the rope by which the cow
was fastened to the stanchiOn. AT once
availing herself of the liberty thus
offered, the COW took an unceremonious
exit from the stable, and down the
street she went. The minister accom-
panied the COW, but in manner not
exactly befitting the dignity OF his pro-
| fession.
As it happened, one Of the sisters OF
the congregation was on the street as
the race was in progress. Surprised
at such sight the good sister cried
out: "Why, Brother V, where
are you going9"
His sense of the ludicrous coming to
his aid, Brother V shouted back
The Lord and the COW only know,
DON'T"
The clergyman was eventually res
cued from his awkward perch, and
never attempted the feat again.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
Lamp Shades

An English electrical firm is intro
ducing some striking novelties in cleo
trio lamp shades. These shades are
made of a specially selected descrip-
ton of natural feathers, dyed in choice
tints, and arranged in artistic shapes
and combinations of color. Among
other beautiful designs of shades for
floor and table lamps are the repre-
sensations OF various kinds of flowers,
made separately and grouped together
on skeleton frames. The result is an
entire departure from the hackneyed
style of silk and lace shades now in
vogue. The general construction
of the shades is protected by
a patent, and every design
is registered. 1t is a noteworthy
fact that the designer of nearly all the
patterns is a young woman, who de-
rives an excellent income from her
work.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
Musical mt IiIcence.

Gruff Old Gent, to dude-How's
your sister coming on? / haven't
seen her for long time.
Dude-Why. she it'll in Italy. She
took the pwizo at tho conservatory
OF muthic in Rome.
Ibid she go to Italy to learn to
play the piano3"
"Yeth, SIR"
well. il she did that the Ameri-
cans ought TO give her anosh or
prize. Texas Siftings.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
An Exclamation,

Mrs. Hasdust - That Mrs. Upper
crust called to-day and left her card
with up. p. Co." marked on the cor
ner. i wonder what it means.
Mrs. Rollinginwealth-Oh, believe
she is going out of the city and she
wants you to know that she is going
to travel in Pullman palace car. The
vulgarity OF some folks is just terrible'
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23

Doting Parent-Mildred, l don't like
to see you moping about the house as
if you had lost all ambition. Rouse
yourself. Now l know that all you
want is will power, and
Indignant Daughter-Will Powerp
him!
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23

There is nothing like DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil to quickly cure n cold or
relieve hoarseness. Written by Mrs.
NJ. j. Fellows, Burr Oak, st. Joseph
Co., Mich.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
Speed of q Shot.

According to an observer it took
ten seconds for an 1S0-pound shot to
reach target two miles and one-hah
from the gun, charge not stated. This
is an average velocity of 1 1920 feet per
second.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23

The British government is gong TO
prosecute the Albion Colliery COM
pany, near Pontypridd, South Wales,
IN whose mines a disastrous explosion
occurred. for carelessness and viola
ton of the mines act. Two hundred
and ninety lives were lost
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
Conn wood Is Mined.

Trees from which coffin wood Is
taken in Tonquin are mined instead
OF being taken from the living for
est They are found buried under q
sandy soil
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23

CURE FOR CRoUP.-Use DIR. Thomas
Electric Oil according to directions.
1t is the best remedy for all sudden
attacks of colds, pain and inhamma-
ton, and injuries.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23
A Modern One.

Snip-I don't like that girl. She's
always giving fellow taffy.
Clip-Regular made OF Orleans,
isn't shep
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23

What an ocean of trouble caa come out of a
gallon jug.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1894-11-23

1t never hurts truth any to Se slapped in the
face.