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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14
1894.
Harper's Magazine.
ILLUSTRATED.

HARpER's MAGAZINE for 1894 will maintain
the character that has made it the favorlte
illustrated periodical for the home. Among the
results of enterprises undertaken by the pub
fishers, there will appear during the year
superbly illustrated papers on India by Edwin
Lord Weeks, on the japanese Seasons by AL
fred Parsons, on Germany by Poultney
BigeIow. on Paris by Richard Harding Davis,
ard on Mexico by Frederic Remington.
Among the other notable features of the
year will be novels by George du Maurisr and
Charles Dudley Warner. the personal reminis.
cences of W. D. Howells, and eight short
stories of Western frontier life by Owen Wister.
Short stories will .lso be contributed By
3rander Mathews. Richard Harding Davis,
Mary E. Wilkins, Ruth McEnery Stuart, Miss
Laurence Alma Tadema, George A. Hibbard,
Quesnay de Beaurepaire, Thomas Nelson Page,
and others. Articles on topics of current
interest will be contributed by distinguished
SPECIALISTS.
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NOTICE..

We advise our readers to send for Ian
dreths' Seed Catalogue for 1894, which is
mailed to all applicants tree. 1t contains
monthly directions for Gardening Operations,
Catalogue of Flower Seeds and Flowering
Bulbs, with directions for sowing and plant
ing, and beautiful colored plates of Sweet
Peas and Nasturtiums-true to life. De-
scriptive and Illustrative Catalogue of Garden
Vegetable Seeds containing all the best varie-
ties, old and new, Cooking Recipes, De-
riptive List of Grass and Field Seeds,
Directions for Lawn Making, Mixtures of
Grasses for Permanent Pasture, and numerous
special articles on Gardening and Farming.
Altogether the most complete, Systematically
arranged and practical Catalogue published,
aud an invaluable guide and reminder to
every one having garden. Address, D.
Landreth, 4 Sons, Philadelphia, Pa.
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The Statute.

There is good deal of squeamish-
ness being expressed by the Reform
press upon the subject Of obeying the
law because it stands upon the statute.
Now, because statute is enacted, that
does not make it Immaculate. 1t may
not be law after all. Whether the
Dispensary act is law, is the question
the Courts are now trying and the
whole State stands tip.toe waiting
their decision. Again it is not wrong,
although it may be illegal, to violate
a statute. Franklin, Warren and
George Washington utter, ignored
the statutes of George 3rd, and the
Boston boys flung the tea overheard in
the teeth of the statute and continue
to enjoy the APPLAUSE of mankind. A
statute that iovades the liberties of the
citizen is not entitled to respect
Laurens Aduetiser.
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Published by Request.
Commencement of Colored School.

Mr.. Fred Dunlap's school. three miles from
Magnolia, held their commencement exercises
on Friday evening, Feb. 9, 1894.
The teacher has striven, for three months,
to instruct them in various ways besides their
books, aud if they will be as faithful to the
lessons learnt as their kind preceptor has been
to them, the time and money will have been
we'll spent. 1t takes good teacher to control
and teach nearly 100 pupils, averaging IS.
About 200 pupils and patrons partook of
bountiful supper in the evening, as the sun
was sinking from view, and the new moon
rising overhead. At dusk all were called to
order, and exercises opened by the clown, who
compared the ladie, to bar of soap after
hard days washing.
About 300 were present, also number of
white people. Mr.. Eli Mcintosh acted as chief
marshall.
Visitors and patrons took much interest in
everything.
The elovn, Walter Right, caused much
amusement.
a number of hymns were beautifully rem
dered by many good voices. Among them
care You Washed 10 the Blood" son Jor-
dams Stormy Bank" and "Open the Door
for the Children" deserve particlar meution.
One of the best in the program was the fol-
lowing speech by Mortie Scarboro, age7:
"When was a little boy,
Just fifteen inches high,
walked around the table
And stole the chicken pie.''
Little Minnie Weatherspoon spoke nice
little piece Dialogue-s'Th Swallow" by
Rose Andrews and Josephine Anderson was
spoken we'll also "My Little Brother" by
Minnie White, and "God Made the Sum-" &c,
by Charlotte Adams. The Multiplication
Table was sung by the school, and counties of
South Carolina, named in concert. Then
spelling match, &C., and several good songs.
The "Good Girl" by Misses Laura Solo
man aud S. Anthony, was we'll acted A
dozen voices sang, 81 died for Love of the
Butchers Boy
Space is lacking to mention all of the
speakers, or even the best pieces.
Que of ,which-"An Historical Poem,"
spoken by Ransom Scott, from the Mt. Pleasant
school, was well rendered, as was also sad
piece on "Slayery," by Miss Minnie Thomas,
from the same school, Both are good orators
After many speeches and songs, they closed
with addresses by Mr.. J. F. McRse and several
patrons, containing mucn gooo ao'Ice,
which they would be wise to remember, and
train their youths and maidens to be good
citizens here and be ready for eternity, when
the school of life is closed for them by death.
Education should make them better and
nobler, but even king cannot obtain one
without working for it, so they should work
on and appreciate the efforts Of their kind
teacher who deserves much credit.
Mr. Right gave the right advice.
81. B. N.
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1894.
Harper's Weekly.
ILLUSTRATED.

HARpER's WEEKLY is beyond all question
the leading journal in America, in its splendid
illustrations, in its corps of distinguished con.
tributors, and in its vast army of readers. In
special lines, it draws on the highest order OF
talent, the men best fitted by position and
training to treat the leading topics of the day.
In fiction, the most popular story writers con-
tribute to its columns. Superb drawings by the
foremost artists illustrate its special articles,
its stories, and every notable event OF public
interest it contains potraits of the distinguish
ed men and women who are making the history
of the time, while special attention is given to
the Army and Navy, Amateur Sport, and
Music and the Drama, by distinguished
experts. In word. Harper's Weekly com:
bines the lew features os the daily paper and
the artistic and literary qualities of the maga-
zine with the solid critical character OF the re-
view.
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What the Cost Line System Pro-
poses to Do Soon.

1t has been puzzlipg great many
people to know exactly why the Coast
Line system was rushing through the
new piece of track just below Sumter
to Denmark with such great dispatch.
A man who is as we'll posted as any
one on railroad matters yesterday
talked very Interestingly about the
matter. He state that very soon the
connection will be completed. He says
the Coast Line people are not going to
bother much longer with the Florida
travel to any great extent, but that
their object is to. establish through
route to New Orleans and the great
South west, which will be much quicker
than any now existing. This business
has grown enormously Of recent years
and is now something worth handling
By this new piece of road the Coast
Line runs into Denmark, thence over
the South Carolina railway track-it
being said that the system will obtain
VI LuC COUGu Oo'Oilud IUdN lutO
Augusta-there turning over the trains
to the Georgia Railroad for Atlanta.
From Atlanta they will be rushed
through over the Atlanta aud West
Point road, which has the finest road
bed in the South. to New Orleans
The route. it is claimed, will be as d.
rect as the Richmond and Danville
main line route aud the run will be
make in quicker time than is possible
to be made over any other road bed.
If the work on the extension is COM
pleted as soon as expected, it will not
be long before through vestibule flyers
will be running through Sumter, Den
mark and Augusta. 1t will be great
thing for this section Of the South.
The same man states that the Coast
Line intends to build a new piece Of
road direct from Denmark to Savannah
and get the shortest possible connec-
ton in that way.-State.
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1894.
Harper's Bazaar.
ILLUSTRATED.

HARPER's Bazsr is journal for the home.
It gives the fullest and latest Information
about Fashions, and its numerous illustrations,
Paris designs, and pattern sheet supplements
are indispensable alike to the home dress maker
and the professional modiste. No expense is
spared to make its artistic attractiveness of the
highest order. Its bright stories, amusing COM
edies, and thoughtful essays satisfy all tastes,
aad its last page is famous as budget of wit
and humor. In its weekly issues everything is
included which is Of interest to women. The
Serials for 1894 will be written by William
Black and Walter Besant. Short stories viii
be written by Mary E. Wilkins, Maria Louise
Pool, Ruth McEnery Stuart, Marion Harland,
and others. Outdoor Sports and Indoor
Games, Social Entertainment, Embroidery, and
other interesting topics will receive constant
attention. new series is promised of "Cofee
aud Repar:ee."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14

George W. Childs, editor aud pro-
prietor Of the Public Ledger. died on
the 3rd inst. at his residence in Phila-
delpbia. in the 64th year of his age.
Mr.. Childs was more widely known
than any private citizen in this country.
He was man of great wealth, which
he used largely for the benefit of others,
and his liberal hand was constantly
dispensing charity and giving aid to the
deserving among his acquaintances.
He was poor boy, native of Balti-
more, and went to Philadelphia when
quite a youth, where be was soop
established in lucrative business.
Thirty years ago be purchased the
Public Ledger, which had been los
ing venture in the hands Of others, and
from the outset he made it success.
He would not allow scandals and
immoral details in its columns, and
hence the Ledger has always found a
welcome place 10 the homes of Phila-
depbians. He was an intimate friend
of General Grant, who insisted upon
honoring him with high Office, but
Mr.. Childs declared that be would not
surrender the contentmens of private
life for any public position with its
inevitable aunoyauces. His relations
were also very close to Mr.. Cleveland,
aud the fact is noteworthy that biz
friendships were not marked by political
or religious lines. The printers of the
United States are indebted to him for
large gift which aided in building
home for aged and in6rm printers at
Colorado Springs, the dedication Of
which Mr.. Childs attended in May,
1892. He paid the men employed on
the Ledger higher scale of prices
than was fixed by the typographical
union. and when the printers volun-
teered to accept lower price, he
declined to make the reduction, as he
was getting full pay for the newspaper
and from its advertising patronage. 1t
is no wonder that Mr.. Childs was
universally beloved. as his life was
regulated by the law Of kindness and
justice to his fellow-man.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14

The volumes Of the Basar begin with the
first number for January Of each year.
Wien no time is mentioned, subscriptions will
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Champion Rat Trap.

Fill small keg with water so that
the top Of a brick Of any size stood on
the end will be an inch or so out of
water Nexc tie heavy wrapping
paper firmly over the top Of the keg,
spread on cheese crumbs, meat, bones,
sunaower seed, ETC., tying piece Of
cheese or meat fast to centre of paper.
Place board against the keg to assist
the rats 10 climbing up. Let stand
some four or six days, or longer
Then cut across 10 the paper from one
side to another. dividing it into four
equal parts. Let the cheese or meat
dangle in center of paper. A rat
comes, tries to reach the meat; the
paper gives way, and the rat falls into
the water. 1t at once perches itself on
the brick, the only dry place. No. 2
falls in also, and at once a lively fight
begins for the dry place on top of the
brick. The noise and cries of the
combatants draw every rat within
hearing distance to the scene, and they
have the same fate. As the number Of
rats in the water increases the noise
grows louder and the fight more hot
and lively, thus drawing more and
more to their fate. Next morning you
find single rat on the brick, while all
around him are the carcasses of his
drowned and slaughtered brethren, and
Won ought to pet rid of him.
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Harper's Periodicals.

The volumes Of the Magazine begin with the
Numbers for June and December Of each year.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14

All estimates of the cotton crop
seem to have been under the mark.
The receipts to date are largely in ad-
vance of last year and more coming.
Farmers should take warning. The
South can raise twenty million bales as
easily as eight; it is question of capi-
tai to put into the fields. Remember
ing this, Southern farmers will look
we'll to raising their supplies. Large
planters are not concerned in this posi-
tion. The small farmer cannot COM
pete and live by cotton alone.-Lau-
rens Aduertiser.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14

Mr.. Webster has returned to his home
in Orangeburg.
The applications for service under
the revenue collector are still being
filed, and Collector Townes will relieve
himself and others when be decides
upon the successful applicants. There
is no dearth of strong, efficient mate
rial, and the difficulty seems to be io
making choice among so many who are
we'll quali6ed.-GreenuiHe Mountaineer,
Feb. 7.
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Y. M. G. A.

Until further notice, the Reading
Room of the Y. NJ. G. A. will be open
daily from $50 to 10 P. NJ.
Dailies, weeklies, monthlies, will be
found there. Also, the Library from
rhe S. L. [. has beer removed to the
tooms of the Y. NJ. G. A.
An earnest invitation is extended to
all to visit therooms and take advau-
tage of the reading matter.
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It May Do as Much For You.

Mr.. Fred Miller, of Irving, ILL.,. writes that
hs had Severe Kidney trouble for many years,
with severe pains in his back and also that his
bladder was affected. He tried many so called
Kipiey cures but without any good result.
Aoout year ago he began use OF Electric
Bitters and found relief at once. Electric
Bitters is especially adapted to cure of al
Kidney and Liver trouble and often gives all
most instant relief. One trial will prove our
statement. Price ouly SOC. for large bottle
At J. F. w. DeLormes.
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Harpers Periodicals.

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14

Japanese Pile Cure is the only one that can
be guaranteed, as it is the only cure. Sold
by Dr. A. j. China:
Cases of 40 years standing where operations
have failed, have been cured by japanese Pile
Cure. Guaranteed by Dr.. A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14

their impotent Evans boom and their
superAuoas and unnecessary Sampson
Pope boom off the track to make way
for the triumphant rolling onward Of the
Hemphill chariot.
1t is pleasure to see the brethren of
the. South Carolina eminority enjoying
Observation-Disclosures Observer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14

Mr.. J. G.. Mann who killed Mr. H. H. Witt
kowsky, of Camden, some months ago, was
tried and acquitted last week.
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the beauties or benefits of woman's
suffrage. as was shown by it prompt
action in making an uDfavorable report
on the resolution of Representative
Bell, of Colo. providing for womau's
suffrage amendment to the Constitu-
tion.
At an enthusiastic meeting of the
democratic Congressional campaign
committee. Senator Faulkner. of W.
Va, was unanimously elected chairman
and Lawrence Gardner and James L.
Norris, Of Washington, Secretary and
treasurer. respectively. Next week
there is to be joint meeting of this
committee and the executive COM mittee
of the National Association of Demo
cratic Clubs. for the purpose Of
arranging the campaign work of this
year.
The House Naval committee has
reported adversely the resolution ask.
ing for an investigation of the granting
of speed premiums to the constructors
of naval vessels. The report exonerates
our naval officers and holds up to public
scorn J. Hale Sypher. ex-Congress-
man and ex-carpet-bagger, of La, aud
at present a lobbyist (and some say
something shade or two blacker). who,
the report says instigated the charge fol
his own purpose, which it broadly init
mates was to be bought of by the ship
builders.
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East Sl<OWllcgan.

Ihe burning Of Bacou'- mill at
Moofe'~ Mills, still remains a mystery
aud all admit it VAS the work OF aa in.
ccudiary and no ore can imagine hi
object.
\ shower passed over this place SUI
day night and very sharp tightening ac-
eomptnicd With very heavy tmJad"r,
The warm weather OF last wc.k In,
caused very rapid growth in vegetation
and our hay crop i looking nicely.
The road machine has made good rouj
The entire length Of the road passing lay
Hiram Richardson's.
Henry Richardson who ha- taken
Hiram richardson tarm, has - chick
ems and three more hens 10 hatch.
Alton Richardson, wife and three
children from Fairfield Centre, are mak-
ing short visits in the place.
Wallace lreland'> shop took tire on
The roof one day last Week, water hciug
near, il was soon eNtingui>hed.
L. Richardson's old mare ran away
one day last week, Cause 4 little elias
ti>cmeut.
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Unitarian Officers.

The following are The officers elected
last week by the nitariln conference :
PreSaIent--llou. j. ". Symonds Of
Portland.
Vice PreSideuls-lInu. Neldru Conner
Of Portland, Hon. Nm. Whtchou,r Of
Augusta.
Secretary and I'rc8surcr-Rev. J. l..
Marsh of Saco.
Executive tommittee-Rev John Car
roll Perkins of Portland, Hon. !. y.
Hopkins OF Ellsworth, Hon. Mark T..
Emery of Portland, Mrs. Marcia l.. Jor-
don of Portland.
Committee on Wavs and Meaus-Rcv.
\. &, Pcttingill oil Yarmouth. /. Z Far
rington, Esq, of Portland, Mrs. :. NJ.
Mare of NalerYllle.
Missionary Committce-Rev. j. l..
Marsh Of Saco. Rev. T.. T.. NeWhcri.
augusta, Rev. +. J. Prescott, kenne-
bunk.
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The State assessors have completed
their assessment of the savings bank
tax. The amount of the tax for six
months ending April 30, 1894, was Sl9s.-
0GG 80. The last six months in '93 the
tax was S203,j7l Il. and the liyst tax in
'9} was SOP, $50 90. Fhe assessors con-
sidcred this reduction of $500 in the tax
due to the fact that the banks have in
creased their Maine investments. The
savings banks have done very well the
past year.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-06-21

G. d. Morrill,, Hiram Moore, j. f.
Chadbourn, Il, c. Gray, II, l.. Harris,
6. F. Kent, 7. d. Salley were ON Satur-
urday elected delegates to represent
Madison in the Republican County Con
vcntion.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-06-21

l.. {. Elliott, Frank Allen, Almon
Locke and George Fox have been elect
ed delegates to the Republican county
convention from Athens and D. NJ. Eos
ter II. c. Cover and 7. J. Moody from
Canaan
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somerset contributes two men ia the
senior appointments at Colby University
thi, year; Walter E. kenrick Of Fair
fl Id and Frank l.. Amcs of Skowhcgan.
Somerset student, are apt to take their
share of the honors wherever they are
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-06-21

Mrs. Bessey of Bowdoinham. who
was recently assaulted by her husband,
Melvin Bessey, died Friday night.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-06-21

The Republican senators are making
strong pleas for duty on wool, but it
will be of no use. There is no senate
rial vote which must be placated by Il
wool duty in order 10 get majority for
the bill.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1894-06-21

Ile rhiri District Demayr.ic Coz
ventiou will he ho,lat W1teyla. Juue
18th.
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VIC PROGRAMMES.

The programmes fer the Junior rNltI.
biliou, and graduating exrfel.e- Il
koNhegan High school AID Boua-
II III academy are It. follo8s
u NOR ENHIBfIIO<
IHs.-d.ts. s5nne -
Al IERSDD<