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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-06-08
THE .dooDEsT" MOTHER.

Evening was falling cold and dark,
And people hurried along the way
AS ttey were longing soon to mark
Their own home candies cheering ray
Before me tolled in the whlrlng wind
A woman with bundles great and small.
And after her tugged, step behind
The bundle she loved the best of all.
A dear little rolly-poly boy,
With rosy cheeks and jacket blue,
Laughing and chattering full of joy;
And here's what he said-I tell you true:
.sYou're the coolest mother that ever was!"
A voice as clear as the forest birds'
And I'm sure the glad young heart had cause
To utter the sweet of the lovely words.
Perhaps the woman had worked all day
Washing or scrubbng; perhaps she sewed;
know by her weary footballs way
That life for her was an uphill road.
But here was comfort, children dear!
Think what comfort you might give
To the very best friend you can have here
The mother dear, in whose house you live
If once in while you'd stop and say.
In task or play for moments pause,
And tell her in sweet and winning way,
you're the coolest mother tn 1t ever was"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-06-08

what an awful accident; we have fallen
into a dreary alley-on a dirt-heap
Alas, we must die! How could we live
separated from all our cousins. aunts and
friends?"
And / was 30 pretty" moaned Varie.
gated.
Il had the real gold COLOR answered
Yellow.
"Oh. please do not de-" begged the
poor Dirt heap. II will do all 1 can to
make you both comfortable and warm
through the winter. A little way under
/ am moist and soft; try to sink down a
few inches and fall asleep. You will be
doing such kindness if you will live,
and let me care for you until the spring.
l have always longed to be garden
earth. It will cheer me through the
long winter to hold such lovely secret.
All! how happy l shall be when two
beautiful flowers bloom on my breast
perhaps on Easter Sunday. Do not die.
but live--only live"
IF we can be of use, even in this for
lorn alley, why of course we must live,'
replied Yellow.
"And bloom" Variegated whispered.
So they both sank down into the yield
ing earth, composing themselves for
months of quiet sleep. The Dirt-heap
was filed with thankfulness, and she re-
joiced that even in small way she was
now garden-earth.
At last winter came, with bowling
winds, snow, sleet and ice. No green
thing showed it's face to the sky. The
ground hardened like iron. For weeks
the dirt heap lay mound of snow
white aud chill. So much ice piled itself
in the alley. that only the milkman Ben
ventured through it's narrow limits.
But the bulbs knew nothing of all this;
they lay warm and snug in the dirt-heap,
dreaming Of spring and the happy hour
of blooming. After many weeks came
Easter Sunday.
Early in the morning of that blessed
day, Ben, the milkman. to make short
cut home, turned his horse and wagon
into the narrow alley. When he reached
the dirt -heap. he pulled up in surprise,
for there in all their first beauty bloomed
two tulips, one of gold color, the other
variegated. They seemed to be looking
right up in the sky. 4he dreary alley for
gotten. Warm sunlight fell about them,
sweet air passed over them, and soft,
rich earth held them secure. "Well,
we'll, WE'LL" Ben unused; "this is pretty
sight, and takes me back to my boy days
on the old farm. will take these flowers
home to my wife Sally, as an Easter
gift; and I'll bet she will show them to
the baby the first thing" Sob gathered
the tulips, with generous handful of
earth round each bulb; then he looked
down upon the old dirt-heap and spoke
aloud his thoughts.
"I'll bring my wheelbarrow over in the
morning, and haul this dirt to Sally;
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-06-08

CONTENTS.
Chap.
l. The Leisure of God,
H. The Inevitable Conflict.
III. The Line of Least Resistance.
". The Root of all Righteousness.
v. Severity In Love.
VI. The Law of Reserve.
VII. Yesterday, Today and Forever.
VIII. The Victory of the Meek.
TX. Immortal Life and Eternal Life
y. The Premature Judgment CT Divine
Things.
XXI. Some Things Settled.
XII. The Use and Abuse of Optimism
XIII The Christ in the Creation.
XIV. The City that is to Come.
XIV White Robes and Palm Branches
Ismo. Cloth, sss Pages. 500.
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A TULIP STORY.
BY ELIZABETH MEREDITH REESE.

Two tulip bulbs dropped from the old
gardeners wheelbarrow as he walked
across the alley on his way to the public
square where handsome beds we're being
made for the spring. He heard them
tumble from the top of his load, but was
too tired to stop and pick them up. A
few lost bulbs would not matter when
he had hundreds.
"Oh dear! oh dear!" sighed the Tulips.
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she will spread it all over her flower
bods; it's fine, rich SOIL"
Garden earth at last! Oh, how glad
! ami" reioiced the Dirt-heap.
SISTER" laughed variegated, I'VE are
going to be an Easter gift; only think,
an Easter giftw
Yellow nodded her pretty head of gold,
and whispered: "a dear little baby is to
look at us the first thingp-Independ-
emit.
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AUNT LOUIS PUG.

He adventure l am going
to tell you about hap
pened last spring. I am
Dick Plum. We had
moved down to our coun-
try house on the Hitter
silk River earlier than
usual; and my Aunt Lou
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
Memorial Day.

Owing to the inclement weather last Fri
day it was impossible to carry out the pro-
gramme ARRANGED for memorial exercises in
honor of the Confederate dead.
The decoration committee and flower girls
assembled at Armory Hall at four o'clock,
but were prevented from going to the Gene
tary and placing the floral tributes on the
graves OF the departed heroes who lie there,
by the heavy rain which continued through
out the afternoon. Late in the afternoon,
however, the committee went to the cemetery
in carriages, carrying the flowers, aud decor
ated the graves
Gen. Noise could not deliver the address
on the Monumental Square as announced. but
it Is suggested now that the committee select
a date aud request Gen. Noise to deliver the
address, as it would be a pity for the COM
muoity to be deprived of the pleasure of
hearing the tribute prepared by 80 eloquent
an orator and true a soldier as Gen. Noise.
In a few more years there will be none of the
heroes of the lost cause left 10 eulogise the
virtues aud herolsm Of comrades who laid
down their lives for a cause that was just,
though not crowned with success.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
Col. Bacon's Lecture.
. Large Audience Enjoyed the
Quaint Entertainment.

The quaintest and in many respects one Of
the best lectures delivered in Augusta in a
long time was that Of Col. Jas Bacon, of
South Carolina, last night At Thomas &
Barton's Hall. 1t ia rich in exquisite quaint
ness. Col. Bacon's inimitable style which is
90 we'll known TO his many readers is carried
fun, contains much mellow philosophy, pref
ty description and information.
Col. Bacon hiss that rare ability of OBJ
serving and p'ucking unique things that 20
to make mp descriptions Of such things and
give impressions. His selection of these out
of his memory of the ante-bellum days gives
a most interesting picture Of these times, so
distinctly different from the present. His
excellent playing of old-'ime music was
An especially pleasing feature. Col. Bacon
may expect 10 see bis lecture gain great pop
ularity.
The audience was large a lecture in
Augusta and it was euthnsias.
Col. Bacon was besieged after the lecture
by his large plumber Of friends Many South
Carolinians especially were in the audience
augusta Chronicle.
Col. Bacon will deliver his lecture can
Old Mans Kranky kaleidoscope, in the
Armory Hall or the evening ofMay 2sth. He
will lecture under the auspices of the Ladies
Aid Society Of the Episcopal Church, for the
benefit of the organ fund. The lecture has
created a sensation 10 every place that it has
been delivered and there should be a crowded
house to hear Col. Bacon on the 2Sth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
Camp Dick Anderson.

Camp Dick Anderson, ULited Confederate
Veterans, met in the Court House on Friday
last. Col. ". Walsh. Vice Commander,
presided over The meeting, and Mr.. n. G.
Moses acted as Adjutant.
The following delegates were elected TO
the Annual Reunion in Houston, Texas
Col. J. Harvey Wilson, Col. NJ. Sanders,
Col. J. D.. Banding. Capt. E S. Carson,
Dr.. H. J. McLsurin, H. G. Moses aud Perry
Moses.
Nominations for Commander, to succeed
the late Col. J. D Graham, who occupied
tba, position, were called for and the names
Of Col. J. D. Blanding, Col. I. V. Walsh
and Capt. E 5. Carson wele presented Col.
Walsh and Capt. Carson declined in favor o.
Col. J. D. Banding, who was elected by
reclamation.
The party viii; leave for Houston on Fri.
day morning. In the party will be Col. J.
D. B~landing, Col. j. Harvey Wilson, DR.. H
J. McLaurin, Capt. E. Scott Carson, Col
Marion Sanders, Perry Moses, F. W. Cross.
we'll, Alien Flowers, Mrs. Burns and sister
Mr.. Horace Hardy and Capt. P. P. Gaillard
will also probably 60 with the party, bu1
have not yet positively decided.
The trip will be a quick one, as the crowd
from this point will reach Houston on Satur,
day. The trip will be pleasant and the old
vets are anticipating a grand time in the
Lone Star State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
The Commencement Season.

The commencement exercises Of the Graded
Wednesday, May 29th, in the assembly hall
Of the Graded School building. In order
that these exercises may not conflict with the
initial meeting Of the State Press Association,
which is 10 be held on tue same evening,
Superintendent Dufie has decided TO have
the exercises htgin At 3 IS O'Clock. The
programme will be much more brief this
year than hereto fore, being confined 10 the
graduating class and a few recItations by
members Of Other grades.
The valedic;ory Will he delivered by Mr..
W D Barrett, and the salu,ntory by Miss
Laura Mood. Essays will he read by Misses
Gussle Dinkins and Sophie Warren.
The invitations to the commencement e1-
ercisrs Of the Sumter Institute have teen
issued. The BaccHlaureate sermon Will be
preached by Rev. w. Mckay, D. D., on
Sunday evening, June ID; the annual con-
cert will be held on Monday evening, June
3rd at 8 80 o'clock; and the commencement
exercises will be held On Tuesday morning,
June 4th, ut IL o'clock. Hon. Henry T.
Thompson, of Darlington, will deliver the
Literary Address before the graduating class.
The following young ladies will receive
diplomas:
Misses Allie ". Buddin, Maggie c.. Davis,
jamie E Hussey, Carrie Z. Joye, Jennie NJ.
Johnson, Laura F. Jennings, Emma S.
Mason, Dora j. Michau, Mary n. Mills.
Aaude H.. Pierson, Leila j. Shaw and
Mamie E. VIM.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Rev. j. ". Daniel will preach nextS1nday
morning to the children and young people of
the church.
Rev. T. G. Herbert of The City Mission
will preach also a special sermon TO the chill
dren aud young people.
We are requested 10 snnounc. that from
aud after mex, Sunday morning, the services
of the St. James Evangelical Lutheran Sur
dav School will commence at 9 30 c'clcck in
the morning, and all interested and those
desiring TO attend are respectfully invited TO
be present.
The Bishops of the NJ. f Church South in
their Aunual Meeting have made their
appointments. Bishop G. B. Galloway who
has just returned from his tour around the
world has been appointed to preside over the
South Carolina Conference the 4ih Dec. to be
held at Rock Hill, Sc.
Rev. N v Edmnnds. D D and elder a
White, >r, were elected principal Commis-
siopers to the General Assembly, and Rev
W F. Hollinesworth and elder F " Gilland
their alsernates, respectively, d; Il recent
meeting of Harmony Presbytery
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
Rev. W. T. Capers Ordained.

The State of Monday, the 18th, contained
the following account Of the ordination OF
Rev. W. 7. Capers, who has for some time
resided in this city, and assisted Rev John
kershaw:
Trinity Church yesterday was the scene of
one Of the most solemn and 10 poSing cere-
monies IF the Episcopal Church-ihe ordi-
nn'ion to the priesthood This ceremony, NJ
Ill Times An impressive QUE, was made more
so tv the fact that in This case the candidate
for priests orders was The son Of the bishop
OF the diocese.
The ru.ire Episcopal clergy CT this CITY
participated il. the solemn services appro-
printe TO the occrsjon, AID tie congregations
CT all Of the Episcopal churches, besides
many of other denominations, were present.
The officiating %clergymen we're the Right
Reverend Ellison Caprrs, bishop Of the die
cese; Rev john kershaw, of Sumter Rev.
Byron Holley, of Greenville; sud Revs. W.
Z Evans, a. E. Mitchell anc E. n. JOINER,
Of this city.
The services opened with the professional
hymn. Then tame the sermon by the Rev.
John kerShaw, who delivered a strong and
Impressive sermon OF the duties and reSpoo-
sihilities of u priest of the Church Of Coo.
HIS address to the candidate WAS full OF
tender adnonitiou, sympathy and encourage
meut.
Next followed the ordination services.
The litanv and the ante-communion Office
were read by the bishop, assisted by the Rev.
Messls. Joyler, Mitchell and Evans.
The Candidate for ordination WAS presented
to the bishop by the Rev. Mr.. Holiey and the
prescribed questions in the book Of Common
Prayer were proponuded 10 hun by the
bishop. After PRAYERS and the saying Of
the Nicene Greed the Office of ordination as
prescribed by the Protestant Episcopal
Church Was performed, the bishop aud all
the clereymen presen, joining in toe imposi-
ton Of hauds.
The candidate was then invesfed with The
stole, presented with y copy Of the Holy
Binle and with his commission as priest.
The music by the full vested choir was IN
keeping with the occasion ard added greatly
to ;he interest and impressive, pss of The SER
vices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
The Female SuffragiSts.

The Indies who are cauvasslng the State IN
the interest OF the Woman Suffrage move
Meat. viii speak in Quicker & Bultman's
hail Tomorrow evening AZ $50 o'clock. The
Speakers Will be Miss Laura Clay, of Ken
tucky. Mrs Virgins D.. Young, of this
Stale. and Mrs. Neble't, Of Greenville, 5 c..
There te no charge for admission, but 4
collection will be tnken up at the door at the
CONCLUSION of the meeting.
TIE Speakers have attracted large Audiencts
wherever they have made addresses, and are
highly spoken of By the press They are
cul;nrrd ladies aud are said to be eloquent
Platform speakers. The cans. in which they
are working is the most prominent Of the
period. And is receiving earnest consideration
bv thlrIing men and women in all sections
OF lhF Cui;ed States
Miss Laura Clay. vino vi be one the
the speakers belongs to one Of he Oldest and
most honored l%.rniIies III the South. She is a
daughter OF Cassins and n niece Of Henry
Clay. She possesses the same nGominatable
courage AND adherence TO principle which
characterized Der illns:rions ancestor and
endeared him TO the hearts OF ell Sontherners.
She is President of The Kentucky
Equal Rights ASSOCIATION and has
led many movements in that State
which have resulted in more literal
laws for women. She is large in stature and
commands attention by the magnetism Of her
presence. In impassiontd moments 'hs hear
er is reminded of the ora:ory Of the famous
Henry. Miss Clay is the manager OF a large
farm near Lexington where >hr resides. She
is respected in toe Councils OF the National
body Of Sufragisls for.her keen foresight, her
logic and her fervid e!oquence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
DEATH.

Mrs Amelia Beown, wife of Rey. Sid Il.
Brown, Of Coiumbln d,-a at the family home
in that city on Friday night last. The
funeral St. ICES We're he!d on Sunday in the
presence Of large nunhrr OF friends. Mrs
Brown WIS II daughter cf tue late Rev. Henry
Bass Of the South Carolina Conference, and
sister Of Dr.. Bass, who WAS for many years
president of the Macon, Georgia, Female Col
lege. TIE press ot the State symparhize
deeply with 3.ev. Mr.. Brown in his bereave-
ment NJ. brown has been for many years
the Chaplain Of the State Press Association,
and 10 meeting has been complete without
his presence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
Sons of Confederate Veterans.

The movement to organize a Camp of Sous
of Confederate Veterans in this city, men,
toned in this paper a week or so ago, is
assuming definite shape, and Mr.. &. N.
Marshall, who is the moving spirit in the
effort, is very much encouraged. MIR. Mar
shall was one of the charter members of
Camp Moultrie, Charleston, and will give all
the information desired. The Qualification
for membership is that the applicants father
!. or grandfather served in the Army or Navy
of the Confederate States.
Nr. Marshall requests that all those who
Wish to join the organization or are interested
in it. will meet at the Office of Marshall Bros.
on Monday evening next, at 6 o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15

There will be & basket pic mic at Gains
Mill tomorrow, which will be attended by a
large ccwd.
Sumter was chosen as the next place Of
meeting Of Harmony Presbytery. The date
of meeting is Thursday before the I'd Sunday
OF October.
An opportunity to buv a farm in a desir-
able Situation near this city is afforded by the
offer of Rev. Jas. Mcdowell to sell all or any
par, Of the Mcdowell Plantation.
Those who desire to consult a Veterinary
Surgeon are referred to the advertisement Of
the visit Of s. MeInnes to Sumter on May
2lst aud 22ud.
A series Of bicycle races between local
next week while the Grand Lodge Knights Of
Pythias is in session.
The reel races next week will give the visit
ors in the city an idea of what volunteer
6remen can do when they make the effort.
The race will be for a purse which has been
raised partly by a public subscription aad
partly by a contribution of $50 by City
Council. The races will be exciting, as the
contest will probably be closer than any yet
held.
A large crowd passed through last Wednes-
day afternoon, co route for Washington on
the Baptist Convention excursion. The
Atlantic Coast Line sold round trip tickets
from Augusta for $40, while the rate from
this place was Sl4. Augusta has the ad7an-
tage of competing railroads..
The Mason Telephone Company has re-
moved its busiaess to Richmond, but phones
will still be made in this city. The above
uamed corporation will have nothing to do
With the business in this city, but the phones
will be made and they will be the best on tae
market.
The following gentlemen have been elected
on the Board of Health of Manning: Hon.
Joseph F. Rhame, DR.. C. B. Geiger, Dr.. R.
B.. Loryea, Mr.. W. D. Chaodler and Mr. F.
n. Wilson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
THE COUNTY MEDICAL AS
ISOLATION.
Annual Meeting and Election of
Officers.

The Medical Association of Sumter County
met 10 annul session last Friday morning
with a fair attendance of the members.
Diphtheria was the..snbject for discussion
and DR.. Mood made a very interesting report
on Diphtheria and The latest treatment with
antitoxin. He had made a thorough study
OF the subject while IN New York, and hi,
remarks were received with marked attention
by every member of the association.
The election Of officers was held 18th the
following result:
President-Dr. j. A. Mood.
lst Vice President-Dr. E. F. Darby.
I'd Vice President-Dr. F. NJ. Dwight.
Secretary ard Treasurer-Dr. S. c. Baker.
The association adjourned to the Jervey
House, after the transaction of all business,
where the annual banquet was held.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
Killed by Lightning.

During the thunder storm on last Friday
afternoon Isaac Bullock, colored and three
others sought shelter from the ra,a under the
caves of q barn on Mr.. H. Harby's place at
First Mill (tbe old Bradford Mill), and while
standing there, lightning struck the barn.
Bullock, who was leaning against the door Of
the barn was killed instantly and the others
received a severe shock. 1t was, found that
the lightning struck the gable of the building
and ran down until it reached the door,
where it divided, a part following each door
pos, to the ground. AS Bullock's back was
against one post he received the full force Of
half the electric discharge. The escape of::the
others is due to The fact that they were stand
ing a few feet from the building and no: in
contact with il.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-15
Storm in Prlvateer.

a severe WHO'D storm, accompanied by
heavy rain and hail passed over a portion of
Priva,eer township on Friday afternoon.
The fail of rain was extremely heavy and the
wind did considerable damage A tobacco
barn on the place of Mr.. Ingram was blown
down and completely destroyed By a tornado
that is described as dipping down and rising
again. Wherever the tornado struck the
ground everything of a movable character
was wrecksd.
On the same day the rainfall was heavy IN
all parts Of Sumter County aud throughout
the greater part Of the State as well.