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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-05-08

great rubbish heaps which numbered
the grounds. Miss Morstan ana stood
together, and her hanSn~s in mine. 4
wondrous subtle thixx &fo~e. for here
were we two who had ne~ee seen each
other before that day, between whom
20 word or even look of affection had
ever passed. and yet now in an hour of
trouble our hands instinctively sought
Tor each other. I have marveled at it
since, but at the time it seemed the
most natural thing that l should go
out to her sc. and. as she has often told
me, there was in her also the instinct
to turn to me for comfort and protec-
ton. So we stood hand in hand. like
two children. and there was peace III
our hearts for all the dark things that
surrounded US.
What a strange place" she said,
looking around.
ut looks as though all the moles in
England had been let loose in it. /
have seen something Of the sort on the
side of a hill near Ballarat. where the
prospectors had been at work"
'Aud from the same cause said
Holmes. These are the traces of
treasure-seekers. You must remember
that they were six years looking for 1t.
No wonder that the ground looks like
q gravelpit."
At that moment the door burst open,
and Thaddeus Sholto cam running
out, with his hands thrown forward
and terror in his eyes.
There is something amiss with Bar
tholomew..' he cried. Il am fright
ened. My nerves cannot stand it." He
was, indeed. half-blubbering with fear.
and his twitching, feeble face. peeping
out from the great Astrakhan collar,
had the helpless. appealing expression
of a terrified child.
Come into the house" said Holmes.
in his crisp. firm way.
Yes. DO" pleaded Thaddeu~ Sholto.
Il really do not feel equal 20 giving c.
rections.'
We all followed him into the house
keepers com. which stood upon the
left-hard side Of the passasc. The o.G
woman = Pacing up ana Gown VIII
a scared look ana restless. picking
fingers. bu. the sight OF Miss Mo:>tao
aoSeared 20 have a >oo.h:ag e1fectupon
hey.
God bless Your sweet calm face"
She cried. with a historical sob 1t
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
FROM POWHATAN.
True Merit HATH its Reward.

The election is over, the vote has been
canvassed, the certificates awarded
and Joseph McFunn will on and after
the lst day of July '95 be found at the
same old stand assessing property, ad-
ding figures and extending upon the
books of his well kept office, state,
county and school levies for the next
succeeding four years thereafter, at
least so the voters have decreed as ev-
idenced by his 268 majority over his
late opponent Mr.. John Z. CrOwder a
gentleman of high character, extern
sive means and varied political exper-
fence, having for several years been
an honOred member of the Democrat
ic Electoral Board of the county and
at present the assessor for the reas-
sessment of the lands of said county.
In truth can it be said of Jos. McFunn
well done good and faithful servant
having been born in the dark age of
the past viz short while before the
close of the late war halt, manned
and blind so to speak, commencing life
under adverse circumstances with
nothing but ready hand and enquir-
ing mind step by step he has advanced
in learning and all that goes to make
the perfect man until to-day he stands
as power Of strength among his own
| BCORACg nUOAOAtA1lJys AlJn anu XIII anu
honOred and respected by all who
know him. Having by shis untiring
energy and thirst for knowledge ac-
quired good education for several
years he taught in the public schools
of the county in which position years
ago he was sought and by his Republi-
can friends urged to become a candi-
date for the Office of Commissioner
of the Revenue. His competitor being
an active man and white republican
the republican nomination was ten
dered FUnn accepted and after a most
exciting canvass was found to be cleo
ted by $50 majority. Again in the
election of 1891 he being the nominee
of the Republican Convention, he was
confronted in the person of a Democrat
ic candidate by gentleman of extern
sIve influential acquaintance backed
by q war record of whom any man
who wore the gray might well be
proud, a sentiment calculated to
arouse the sympathy and solicit the
support of his lateicomrades in arms.
! Notwithstanding this, victory again
pearched upon his banner and he was
elected by 243 majority and on the 1st
of July next he will enter upon his 3rd
I term as Commissioner of the Revenue
For the 8 years past he has filled this
position and filed it we'll and to the
entire satisfaction Of all parties ire
spective of political affiliations, always
polite, respectful and courteous. Not
by might nor by power but by faith
full andefhcient discharge of his duties
\ both public and private has won for
him the confidence of his fellow citi-
zens and crowned his efforts with sue
Il cess.
The election passed off quietly, the
entire republican ticket having been
reelected. May the good work still
go on, may peace, harmony and good
4 will prevail until the waste and desert
J places of our grand old state shall be
reclaimed and made to bloom
and blossom as the rose, and
when others shall come in to claim the
trophies and share in the jubilee may
i the PLANET be found in the front rank.
VOTER
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
A Unique Marriage.

There was a very beautiful marriage
performed on Wednesday evening last
at 1907 Rodman St., Philadelphia, Pa.
The contracting parties being Miss
Roberta Thompson Of Lynchburg. Va.
and Mr.. Joseph Yancey of Richmond,
Va. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DR.. w. II. Phillips of Shiloh Bap-
tist Church.
The bridesmaid was Miss Fannie
White of Lynchburg, and Mr.. David
Jackson of Philadelphia best man.
After the ceremony was concluded and
the congratulations of the many
friends had been received the bridal
party at once went to supper, after
which the balance of the evening was
given up to the friends of the couple
The festivities were kept up until a
late hour. The number of guests pres
ent we're $50 persons. The presents
we're many and very beautiful as wei
as useful.
These are the names of some of those
present Mrs. Elizabeth Boyd, Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Alexander of Lynch.
burg, Va, Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram White
Mr.. and Mrs Daniel White, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Robert e. Word of Richmond
Va, Mrs. Grooher, Mr.. and Mrs. Stew
art
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
Dedication of Firth Baptist Church

The dedicatorisl services of the Fifth
Baptist Church (main assembly room
up staifs) corner Harvie and Cary Sts
will continue throughout the entire
month and perhaps longer. We have
recently completed our new house of
worship and are struggling earnestly
and faithfully to pay for the same.
Our membership is comparatively
small and owing Co the dullness of tbs
times and scarcity of work we are con-
siderably behind in our payments, 1t Is
our desire to raise at least ($1OOO.OO)
one thousand dollars during these SER
vices and we beg the kind consldera-
ton and help of the congregations and
friends of every church in our city to
visit our church during these dedica-
tory exercises and give us of their
means as God has prOspered them.
We call upon the old and the young,
the white and the colOred friends, and
the public generally to help us pay for
a church now located in one Of the
most beautiful garden spots in the
west end for a colored Baptist church
where it is needed for It's chris
tian influence and moral worth, and
to hold up the banner of Christ and
point Strangers to the Lamb of God.
We have secured the service of some
of the most brilliant and distinguished
pulpit orators in our city and state and
| Washington d. q. both colored and
white. We extend the courtesy and
invite every city pastor, choir and con-
| gregatiOn to be with US and aid as
So prepare yourselves for the coming
great feast and grand opportunities
to hear many of the most profound
dviines now before the public.
June 23rd, IL 80, Rev. George w
Lee, d. D., Washington, d. O.; 3 30
Rev. 4. d. Lewis, b. D., Second Bapt
/ ist Church Choir, and congregation.
8 80, Rev. A. Binga, Jr. d. D., FRS
Church Choir and congregation, Man
chester, Va.
June Both, IL 80, Rev. J. E. Rawlins
| First Presbyterian Church Choir anC
| congregation 3 80, Rev. d. Tucker o
Washington, d. c., select choir; $3.50
| Thanksgiving offering and Union Mas
Meeting of former pastors, church ant
Sunday Schools. See special pro
| gramme.
Rev. J. P. Clarke VIM. II. Carter
Pastor, Chairman
+. J.. Brown Secretary.
Dedicatorial Committee on exercises
m %, 8, 10, p, %.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
THE NORMAL SCHOOL.
Commencement Large
Crowd Present Addresses De-
liVertd-The Graduates.

The First Baptist Church was packed
TO suhocatiOn Friday, June IA, the oc-
casion being the twenty eighth annual
commencement of the Richmond Nor
NAL School On the rostrum were
Hon. VIM. LOvenstein, Councilman
). J.. BlOOmberg, Councilman W
Il. MOody, Supt. " Fox, President
q. W. Hayes, Rev. DR. J. +. Jones.
Rev. George Cooper, ID. ID. Hon. j.
Taylor Ellyson. Promptly at S:l5 D.
m. the exercises began under the man
agement of the accomplished princi-
pal, Mr.. George +. Merrill. Mr. Roger
B. Franklin delivered in a creditable
manner an address Of welcome. Miss
Rosa e. Banks recited to the satisfae-
ton OF all widow Bedott" and Miss
AntiOnette +. Turner read a fine com
position on Bells" Mr.. Joseph S. J..
Gilpin recited in fine style "The
Witchery of Words" Miss Ida Evans
with voice of winning sweetness
sang solo. Miss Mary Il. Williams
recited in a most creditable manner,
the Exercise of the Fan" The vale
dictory by Miss Bessie T.. Reese was
very tine. The address by Rev.
George Cooper, d. ID. (white) abound
ed in wholesome advice and created
a most favorable impression. Rev. J.
+. Jones, d. ID. the able pulpit orator
entertained the large assemblage with
a splendid address, after which Coun-
Gilman Sol l.. Bloomberg in his felici-
tOus manner conferred the Peabody
Medals. The well-known and popular
Hon. J. Taylor ElIyson awarded the
diplomas in a most graceful manner.
His remarks though brief were ad-
mirably adapted for the occasion.
BenedlctiOn was announced by Rev.
James II. Holmes. Those receiving
Peabody Medals were Senior b, Miss
Mary smith; intermediate A, Miss
Annie Knight; Junior B, Miss Flor
ence Saunders. The Graduates were
as follows: FEBRUARY-Sophia Lewis,
Pauline Johnson, Alice r. Johnson.
Joseph S. J. Gilpin, Martha +. BurreU
Annie WoOdson, Rosa +. Banks. Julia
+. Hall, A. Blanche Moseley. Bessie
f. Reese, William Davis, Katie v.
Wyatt, Lille v. Taylor Rosa b. Tay-
lor, Matte G.. Terrell, Irene V. John
sOn--JUNE 90 Phenola Nj. Singleton,
Charles S. Isham, Thomas d. Jones,
Columbia J.. Williams, Mary T.. VIII
liams, Catharine A. Roane, Fannie A,
Lewis, Royal W. Brooks, Walter l..
Mayo, +. Madeline White, Carsie ID.
Isham. Ella n. McClain, Roger b.
Franklin, Laura @. Forester, Ada r.
Vaughan, William @. Jones, Ida b.
Jones, Florence NJ. Jackson.
Mr.. GEo. f. Principal.
Senior B-Mary Smith and Ida Fos-
ter.
Intermediate Annie Knight,
Amelia Virgins, Marian Steward, Eva
Davis.
intermediate B., No Hattie Fer
gusOn and Mamie VOten.
Junior A., No. 1-Annie Grant and
William Satterwhite
Junior A, No. Emma Meade
Junior B, No. Isabel Fleming.
Junior b, No. 3-William Mitchell
and Florence Saunders.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22

evening. June 5th. the contracting
parties being Miss Minnie G. Sears
and Mr.. ]. Caleb Stallings. The bride
was handsomely attired in cream silk
and laces, the groom wore the conven-
tionai black.
Promptly at 6 O'Clock amidst martial
strains of music played by Miss Mamie
3. Jones the ushers entered the church
in the following order: Messrs Percy
w. Sears and Willie Ssallings, T. Ever
EFT Johnson and Ed. Stephens r. Ran
dolph Roper and James T. Carter
Robert Ammons and Albert T. Wright ;
W. Z. Epps and the groom. four little
hower-girls in person of Ollie Forres-
ter. Mildred Taylor, Esther Jones and
Alice kersey, then followed r. II.
rhurston supporting on his right arm
the bride.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. r. Wells with his usual graceful
.lnanner. The order was unusually
good. The couple received many
handsome and useful presents. We
wish them happy future.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
HOUSEFURNISHING.

trade Of Richmond in assortment and
and bargain giving.
Fine toilet set, elegant new shape.
dainty and stylish decorations.
tull size, and 10 pieces, equal quail
ity never before offered for less
than 30, for two dollars and ninety
five cents.
Genuine English toilet-Sets. neat
decorations, full size, graceful
shape, pieces, fully worth SO. for
one dollar and fifty eight cents.
Decorated bowls and pitchers. cold
decorated extra large size and
quality, good So so value-for 81 Is.
individual Deep Vegetable Dishes.
worth 10 cents, at two cents.
japanese China Cups and Saucers.
thln as wafer, tea size, choice
decorations, at twelve cents.
Fine French China Templates. ex-
ira thin, established price, $3.50
doZen-reduced for one day to 81
cents dozen.
800 finest Carlsbad and French Chi.
ma Fruit Saucers, all the most
choice Decorations, worth up TO
30 cents each-all for this day, 5
cents.
Wire door Screens, 67 cents.
One thousand fancy three-panel
door screens, made of best clinton
wire cloth beaded edges, and best fin
lshed, at sixty-seven cents.
Best spring hinges for above doors.
six cents pair.
Ladies' Fancy Porch Rockers. gen
uine rattan seat, nicely finished.
positively the strongest and neat
est porch rocker in the market.
Special
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
Alumni Association.


One of the most intelligent gather
ings that has ever been witnessed, as
sembled in the True RefOrmers' Hall
on Monday evening, June 18th inst
the occasion being the literary enter
tainment given by the Alumni of the
Normal School of this city. The pro-
gramme was gotten up in the latest
and best style, and all of the perform
ers were very fine, especially the reci-
tation by Mrs. Maggie l.. Walker. Not
only did she prove herself to be an ell
ocutionist of rare ability but by her
distinct prOnunciatiOns and superb
gestures She completely captivated the
audience. The Trio composed of Mes
DANES A. ID. Price, Fannie Z. Walker
ana Miss , Alice Kemp was also very
fine. Madam Mildred.A Cross sang a
solo and plainly showed to the audi
ence that she still possesses the power
to hold her title The Nightingale sing
err of this city. Miss Earle Lee also
sang solo which was very fine. MIR.
w. q. Moon of Manchester was seen
at his best, and he fairly magnetized
the audience with his clear deep voice.
The paper read by DR.. Sarah @.
Jones contained many practical points.
1t showed that she is not only an es-
sayist, but deep thinker.
The debate between Mrs. w. p. Bur
rell and Miss Mary Cousins was one of
the finest we have ever heard argued.
Although Miss Cousins handled her
side of the subject in a mastery man
ner, she was no match for the deep
points coming from the paper of Mrs.
w. =. Rurrell.
Mr.. George W. Lewis. ESQ, in a man
ner befitting the occasion installed the
officers for the ensuing year.
The address by Rev. j. Andrew Bow
Ter was very fine. If Rev. Bowler con-
tinues he viii be one of the finest pull
pit orators of the day. 1t was through
him that the plan of reorganization
was formed. DIR. A. ". @. Farrar, the
historian Of the Alumni made an ex-
traordinary speech, which was greatly
applauded. Rev. ID. Webster Davis
read an excellent poem dedicated to
the Alumni. 1t is needless to say that
Rev. Davis is the finest amateur poet
in the South. 1t was after Ii when the
happy thrOng left the hall well-pleased
with the entertainment and giving
many compliments to the officers of
the Alnmni.
The music furnished for the occasion
was q guitar and mandolin club COM
posed OF three young gentlemen of our
city, whose name we failed to get.
They greatly pleased the audience.
We regret not having secured their
names.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
Personals & Briefs.

Mrs. Lavinia Robinson and Mrs.
Carrie Fuller of Norfolk in company
with MIS-. Winetta Jones Of Richmond
called on Us this week.
You fell down, but you can get up
again and call on the Cohen Co. Great
inducements offered.
Mr.. James Winston, 2O9 S. 3rd
st will spend the summer at White
Sulphur Springs.
DIR. 8. $. williams and wife OF
Rochelle, n. y, visited their brother
Mr. Jessie Hemings. 642 n 9TH st and
left Monday for Henderson, n. 9.
Miss Mary A. Hayes, a public
school teacher OF Danville, Va, is in
the city on a visit and is the guest of
Mrs. Thomas @. Hayes, 5l3 st. James
Street.
We return thanks for the invi-
tation received TO attend the Com
mencement exercises of the Normal
Class of the Second Baptist Church,
Tuesday June Is, 1895 at 8 p. m.
OF course you are going there. Read
the announcement OF Messrs. Julius
Sycle & Son.
Mr.. Charles 2. White left the
city on the lith inst. for New London,
Conn, where he will spend the summer.
Mrs. Emma G Webb OF New
York is in the city visiting her son, Rev
J. Andrew Bowler, she is looking we'll
Don't fail to attend the Lecture
by Rev Gdllins, next Monday night,
at the Third Street A. NJ +. Church.
Subject: Excursion from Happiness
to He'll"
You were surprised at the figures p?
OF course you will call an the Cohen
Company, and note their other induce
ments.
We return thanks for the invita-
ton received TO attend the Twenty
Seventh Annual Commencement of
Cornell University, June 1920, 1895.
Misses Jennie and Eunice Jas
per of 1903 Taylor Street left the city
Thursday, June 18th TO spend about
three months in Philadelphia.
-Messrs. G. NJ. Smith and L. S
Luton of Norfolk, Va. called on us
this week,
A. N.iJones, Deputy Grand Mas
ter of Ancient Free Masons of Virginia
ana w. II. " lniree OIL CampDell Lodge
No. 67 of Norfolk, were in the city the
guest of Grand Master Graves and call
ed to see our Office. They were look
ing we'll and seemed to have enjoyed
their visit
Mr.. Albert TAYLOR of Fine Greek
Mills, Powhatan Co., called on us last
week.
Hay Fever and Summer Colds are
promptly prevented or cured by Dr.
Humphreys Specific "77." For sale
by al druggists.
Mr.. A. S. West of Pungoteague
Va, called on US. He was enrOute
home from Charlottesville.
We return thanks for the invita-.
tion received to be present at the Con
ventional Rally at the First Baptist
Church, Tuesday June 25th at p. m.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
JACKSON WARD BREYITIEs.

The Churches were we'll attended
last Sunday. The rally at the Moore
Street Church proved to be a grand
success. We learn that there Will be
baptizing at the above named Church
next Sunday.
During the afternoon services of tina
9th Mt. Zion Church last Sunday,
the audience was startled by the fall
ing out of a Mr.. Scott, which resulted
in his death shortly afterwards.
The Commencement Exercises of
the Normal Glass of the 2nd Baptist
Church Sunday School Tuesday night,
were "a grand success, andwell attend
ed. The graduates proved thorough
ly equipped for teachers and reelected
great credit upon their Superinten-
dent and teacher. Well might it be
said that the 2nd Baptist Sunday
School is a model school.
The doctors, preachers and undertake
ers seem to be having a busy season
Just about nOW-DOn't you think so.
Never before have we witnessed the
motion for dancing in a.church as we
did under the influence of that brass
band not long since. What next
Did you say the Dixie Minstrels2
1t was quite hot Sunday, but the
fair damsels did not fail to attend the
churches-graduating dresses on a
float.
He'sported two different girls this
week. Who is the best
We learn that one or two our female
teachers, have after very careful con
sideration, decided to wed-But when
Those who are on the reserve list have
our sympathy.
That beats the country. Grand Ga
Light Excursion from Happiness t
He'll" Monday Night, June oath
Tickets for sale, Third Street A. NJ. E
Church, z 80 p. m. Fare, Round Trip
1Oc. Come early, as great crowds art
going.
MAGNo Duo.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
NOTICE.

am writing TO find my mother and
sister. My mothers name was Cand-
dis Spattly, and my sisters name was
Manervie Sprattly. 1 have been away
every since the war closed. got one
letter from them long ago when I en-
tered Pennsylvania. l was born at
Surrey Courthouse, Va. Aunty Sprat-
ty. / left my mother and sister in
Richmond, Va, at the close of the war
If anyone know them notify them
about my whereabouts, and your kind
ness will never be forgotten.
Address,
Sandy Sprattly, rear 70 43rd st ;.
Pittsburg, Pa
6-22--4t
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
Washington. Excursion Postponed.

The excursion advertised to run
from Norfolk, Hampton, Newport
News, Williamsburg and Richmond,
to Washington Saturday night, June
D, 1895, has been postponed until
Tuesday night, July 10Th for the Great
Odd Fellows Celebration in Washing
ton, Wednesday, July 18th. Get
ready and go with us then.
GEO WILLIAMS, Jr., Manager.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22

The Galilee Baptist sChurch, Sun
day, June %, 1895. There will be a
funeral preached by Rev J. T. Russell
at 8 p. M, the pastor. Subject: Let
US work for the kingdom of our Re
deemer, for we have no home here.
Come oneEand all and raise this build
ing to God, and when we get home we
can look him in the face,when he says /:
'WellsdOne thougoOd and faithful SER
want Then we can go home and rest
from labor.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
Third st A.M.E. Church Services.

IL O'Clock a m, preaching. A mis-
sionary sermon, theme-"The Great
Commission to rescue the perishing."
Texts. st Matthew 10:l6 and st. Luke
I4:23. Special music by The Junior
Quintette and Madame Fannie Payne
Walker,
$3.50 D. m, theme-"God's regards
for the assemblies Of his people," Text
Psalms 81 ,.
Ats:3Op m, theme-"The Christian
Armor." Text, Ephesians 6:l3. All
are invited Seats free.
REV W. r. GUhINs, pastor.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
Cotton States and International Ex.
position.

Persons who are preparing exhibits
for the Cotton States and Internation-
al Exposition will kindly notify the
City Commissioner w. A. Jackson,
ESQ at the office of Richmond PLAN
EFT before July 18th. he will be glad
to furnish applications for space and
all other information required. We
will be pleased to receive creditable
exhibits of all kind to be forwarded in
stalled and returned free of charge to
the exhibitor. Information can be OBJ
tanned also of Mrs. r. d. Bowser, Lady
Commissioner, 1OO8 N. 7th st.
D. WEBSTER DAVIS,
State Commissioners.
Address from July 2nd to July 3Oth,
Alexandria, Va, State Teachers Sum
mer Normal School.
Je22-4t.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22
A Remarkable Character.

We present our readers with the
"cut' of Mr.. A Humbles who resides
near Lynchburg, Va. in a settlement
which he established. He is worth
over $4,000 and still accommodating.
He paid a note of 81 ,l57 two week ago
in cash and prevented the sale Of Nir-
ginia Seminary.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22

from Mailliard & Hitler will be on
sale to-day.
Fine sheer Dimities. cost 1G 1-2c. a
yard to imports "a cents yard.
Fine and Sheer India Linen, %
cents value-9 cents a yard.
1900 yards of French Linon de Dac-
ca, good, 39 cents value-1625 cents a
yard.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22

Sunday Excursions on the James
River Division of 9. q 0. commencing
Sunday, June %. Sunday excursion
tickets will be sold to stations between
Richmond and Scottsville at very low
rates for train No 8 Of each Sunday
good to return only on No. 10 Of the
same date.
Richmond planet., 1895-06-22

There will be Children's Day at the
Union Mission Sunday School, corner
9Th and Duval streets, Samaritan
Hall) Sunday, June 23rd, 1895 A
grand programme has been arranged
by the Superintendent and officers of
school. All are invited to attend.