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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-10-02
An Honest Confession.

Col. Bob lngersoll recently deliv-
cred speech at Peoria, Ills and
after discussing the war and its re-
suits, said
"And lie: me tell you here, to day
i am somewhat older than used
to be; I have little philosophy now
that l had not at the 9 O'Clock in the
morning portion of my life-and l
do not blame anybody. | do not
blame the South I do not blame the
Confederate soldiers. She-the South
was the fruit of conditions. She
was born to circumstances stronger
than herself, and, do you know, ac-
cording to my philosophy, which is
not quite orthodox (laughter). every
man and woman in the world is what
conditions have made them. So let
Us have some sense. The South said !:
eve will not submit, this is not a
nation, but partnership Of States y
l am willing to go so far as to admi!
that the South expressed the original
idea of the Government"
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Lapsing of a Title.

WAsH1SGroS. Sept. 27.-The rank
of lieutenant-general of the army ex
pires with the retirement at noon
Sunday of John McAllister Seho6eld,
he having attained the age of 60
years This title was revived in
favor of General Scho6eld by spec
ial act of congress last February and
had previously been bestowed but
three times-on Grant, Sherman and
Sheridan. By reason of this extinct
ION of title, Major General Miles, as
senior officer of that rank, will prob
ably become the major general com
manding the army, but the retire
ment will not, as is usual in such
cases, promote any junior officer
Until the successor of General
Schofel9 has been named the orders
issued from any headquarters will
probably be "by direction Of the sec
retary of war; This course was fol.
lowed when Genera! Sheridan died,
when for nine days until General
Scho6eld was designated to COM
mand, orders were issued by the d.
rection OF the secretary ofwar.
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Clawed by His Cub.

ATLANTA, Ca, Sept. 25 Bob
Fitzsimmons stopped over here to-
night and gave sparring exhibition
at the Columbia. His cub lion came
within An ace of knocking him out
before the curtain was raised Fitz-
simmons was feeding the brute in
his dressing room. The cub was not
satisfied with his allowance and
seized large chunk of beef which
was intended for his breakfast Fitz-
sommons tried to take it away He
threw the cub on its head Quick
as fash the brute turned on his
back and made a slap at Fitzsin.
mons. One claw closed on a leg and
pulled away some flesh and half the
garment. The lion showed SIGHT He
was subdued by a bucket of ice
water. Fitzsimmons was painfully
hurt, but not seriously injured
The party leaves for Corpus Christi
in the morning.
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A PULLMAN SLEEPER
DEMOLISHED.

TuSS1LLroN. w. Va. Sept. 81 =
Trsiu No. l. passenger. on the Balsi-
more and Ohio Railroad. at this place
chi. morning sidewiped No. 4 psaseo-
ger train lying on tie switch. A
sleeper crowded with passengers was
totally demolished aod the engine No
/ wrecked. United States Marshal
Garden, of Wheeling. W. Va. aud
ex-Secretary Of State William Oloey,
Of Charleston. who we're on the sleeper,
were terribly scalded by escaping steam.
and both will probably die. Miss Lulu
Downtaio. librarian of State. who was
also member of the party, is probably
atally injured Several other passen-
gers we're injured slightly.
Further details Of the wreck are told
70 the following telegram from Graf
itop, w. Va:
Train No /, New York and St.
Louis express. ~estbound. due here at
IL IS p. NJ sidewiped train No. 4 for
Baltimore last nlght at tue east enc OF
the tunnel 20 miles from this place.
The engine of train No. rar into aud
damaged three coaches Of the east
bound train. The accident was due to
the engineer OF the westboucd train
overlooking the signal. Among the in-
jured not heretofore reported is Hon.
Nei! j. Fortney aod wife. Of King
wood, who were scalded. It lis be-
lieved that all the injured will probably
recover. though United States Marshal
Gardens condition is serious 1t is
somewha. remarkable that all of the
FIVE victims are among the very first
people in the State"
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Chester Threatened.
Dangerous Conaagration in
Heart Of the city.
Special to The State.

CHESTER. Sept 27.-This morning z
at exactly $3.50 O'Clock the Ere alarm
was sounded. aud almossim uediate!y
the three fre companies aud nearly
every man, woman and child iu this city
were surrounding the spot where ragged
a fierce and very dangerous looking COO
aaeration Had the wind been blow.
ing. as it is at this hour. the entire
business block from the opera house
down to the middle of Goshen street
leading to the Southern depot would
have been consumed. 10 this block,
which makes q half cicle. are located
80 of the largest mercantile establish
men;s here, and things looked very
equally at one time.
Directly behind these stores. io
about the middle of the circle, we're,
Jos. Wylie l. Go 3 large Cotton ware
house. E.,.idge & Blantou's livery and
feed stables. Jcho Frazer's livery sta
bles. S. NJ. Jones & Co s large cotton
platform. warehouse and private stables,
besides pumerous smaller frame ssruc-
lures. The FIRE originated 10 E~tridge
& Blanton' : stables, and almost in all
iustant this large building was envei.
oped IN angry flames. TIE Gre spread
towards the handsome stores OF S. NJ
Jones L Co. and jos W3lie l. Go and
in its course consumed the Frazer sta
bles and buildings. Jones & Co.'s sta.
bles, warehouse and cotton platform. on
which there we're 40 bales Of cotton
The Gre departments had very narrow
fighting grounds between the cotton
and the stores, bu, the fremeo. beaded
by Mayor Spratt. braved the scorch.
ing flames aud surrounded them with
streams OF water, thereby saving the
stores and warehouse of Jos. Wylie
& Co.
Es.ridge 4 Biansou sustain the
heaviest losses. Their large stable. Is
head Of live stock. all their bugg;es,
wagons carriages. feed and harsess be-
ing totally destroyed.
Frszer's boilding and large amount
of provender vas total loss. his horses
and mules being saved. S. N. Jones
s. Co.'S warehouse. stables, two fne
mules aud splendid bo:se. large and
new cotton platform and 90 bales o'
cotton were also totally consumed. A,
10 o'clock to-day the wind was high
and the alarm again sounded the dan
ger. The dre department: and all the
citizens Tough. the surrounding cotton
aud debris. which was being blown
about in different directions. Estridge
4 Bian:on we're partly covered with
insurance iu the Loyd's aud c. c.
Edwards agency. The property was
fully covered in the agencies Of Gregg
Mems and c. C. Edwards.
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If your children are subject to Group watch
for the first symptom Of the dsease-hoarse-
ness. IL Cbamberlain's Cough Remedy is
given as soon as the child becomes hoarSe IL
vii, prevent the attack Even after the
croupy cough has appeared the attack can
always oe prevented by giving this remedy
It is also invaluable for colds and whooping
cough For Gale by Dr.. A. ]. China.
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h.:iGiugs on the grounds iu beauty, variety
and immtnsi;y. 1t is divided into several
departments, the most important Of which ARE
t- lr--s:,ry department.. patent Office de-
:mr,,r-:,,, mineral department. soil depart
'.i-r; ard naval department.
The treasury department. contains all yarie.
tes of coins, medals, g!eenhacas, and mint
on small scale where l. ilus,ra'rd the
con,ng OF n;ares
The Fl her. d~Inr'me,.' attracts universal
a.ea:iuu. AL GAY aud -vvr, iev 'hrongs
of people vis,,sd ,h,s division Into cases
by inca. OF pil:-s The floors Of these cases
were covered with particular soil, according
to whal class of FISH were TO be placed in them.
Atour 10 of these cases with glass fronts were
laid side hy side All kinds of FISH were con-
tained in these cases The crabs, both soft
and hard she'll beautiful reddish, s4rdines,
Catfish, umbrella crabs, shesrhead-, blue
catfish. sword ash ueedle-6sh. in fac, almost
every variety OF 6sn known, was Oh exhibl-
ton. In f,on, of this division was q model
Of trout hatchery.
in the naval department we're exhibited
models Of several United States ships, while
the u S. Datiooal nuseun obtained every
variety f bird and heass, from the Arctic
seal to the African snake Beautiful birds of
paradise, red hamingoes, !yTe birds. satin
bower birds, AL arie,ies OF snakes, were on
exhibition A miniature tower of Bah! Ion
WAS also presented for inspection. Bibles III
every langnsge in the world occupied Que
case
The post Office department contained
complete issues OF the @. S. postage
stamps from ls47 10 the present date, all EN-
veiopes ever issued, all department. stamps,
ali postal cards, specimens OF omissions and
msd direc,ions on foreign letters corrected and
delivered by the dead letter Office, hand car
ceiling stamps of every description, all vsre-
ties of money order blanks, etc. The Con-
federate States stamps we're very few and far
between. On the walls were frames OF for
eipn stamps, aud models of Q. S. steamboats,
and trains were Oh stands.
The patent Office department WIS museum
of wonders. Every kind of article ever pat
ented WAS displayed. A miniature represen.
,ation Of the N. Y Herald press was shown
and every kind Of instrument.
The State of Alabama Was ably represented
By large and handsome building with The
words, "Here we rest," IN the font. 1t is
still in course Of erection.
The Columbian Liberty Bell rung ouce
during the worlds fair, occupied car or
the plank WALK. 1t was rung at nooo to-day
The manufacturers building was immeose,
and contained all varieties of articles. Prob
ably the handsomest portion WAS the Italian
scul pture displayed liz the Italian division.
The electrical and transportation buildings
are s,il in erection, and as yet contain very
few exhibits.
Gilmore's band Furnish delightful music
from to 3 O'Clock and from 10 s; at night
again from to 10.
The fair will hardly be ready :or visitors
to see ,s entirety until October 18th, if then.
Notwithstanding this fac, multitude Of Vis-
itors are at present "dong the fair with
gusto.
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TO ECEaE OWT2EGS.

For putting horse ii 4 lnc healthy con-
lit;oa Try Dr.. Cady:; Condition Powders.
They tone Up the system, a;d digestion, cure
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correct
kidney- disorders and destroy worms, giving
new life to an old Or over-workc! horse. %
cents per package. FOR sale by druggists.
For sale in Sumter by Dr.. A j. China.
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Every day there is deposited in the beauti-
ful city of Atlanta large, number Of people
than the preceding day. From ali points of
the United States come cold meo, voting
men: girls who are not men at all, :" TO view
the Cotton States End International Exposi-
ton All the principal residences and bust
cess places nre gaiy decorated with flags,
ribbons and other multi-coloreG atornments
The Exposition is situated upon three tiers
of earth. The buildings are in a circle, a
vide plank walk leading around the grounds
In the centre are tie restaurants The e. S.
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FALLS CHURCH,

IA the fifth annual meeting of the Falls
Church Mutual Fire Insurance Company, on
Wednesday. the annual election of directors
resulted as follows: r. w. Merchant and
Tyson Janney of Prince William, Peter
MtcEescn and j. w. May of Alexandria
city, j. H. Jewett and w. S. Jenkins of
Loudoun, Gen. William Urich of Herndon,
d. o. Munson, G. w. Mankin, G. Gather,
G. w. Hawxhurst and v. E. Kerr of Falls
Church, Geo. A. Gordon of Fairfax Court
House. A meeting of the directors was held
and the officers who have served for the
past five years were reelected as follows,
namely: Geo. w. Hawxhurst, president;
Jacob Nj. Thocne. secretary, and D. o. Mum
son. treasurer. Messrs. Gen. William Urich,
G. w. Mankn and G. w. Hawxhurst were
elected as members of the executive COM
mittee. The annual reports of the officers
show a gratifying condition Of the COM
pany..
Mrs. Eva Croker. who has been spending
several weeks with her parents at Front
Royal, has returned.
Mrs. Margaret Licheau Is preparing to
build on her property on Broad street, op-
pcsite the residence OF Mr.. w. l.. Bruin.
Mr.. III. A. d. Croker. who has been at
andria as juror. returned on Wednesday.
Rev. ]. II. Jenkins of the Congregational
Church preached In the Baptist Church last
Tuesday night en- the subject of Church
Unity" and on Wednesday night Rev. s. A.
Ball of the Methodist Church preached in
the Presbyterian Church on the subject
"-The Nation and Its Rulers" Last night
Rev s. p. Shipman preached in the NJ. E.
Church South.
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TAISCMA PARK.

Takoma Lodge, U. D., F. A. A. NJ, held a
stated communication last night, with a
goodly attendance. Some visitors from
Washington and Brightwood lodges were
present. ard several applicants received
the initiatory degree. Several special meet
ings for drill have been held and the work
of initiating was well performed. this being
the first by this lodge since it's organiza-
ton. about a month ago.
Notwithstanding the Indictment weather,
the invitations issued by Miss Sunny for
Wednesday night were we'll represented
and merry party of young people enjoyed
the evening, with cards, music, singing, &C.
Miss BERTHE Page was the successful con-
testant for the ladies champion prize. Capt
W. Ad!ai Page winning the corresponding
gentleInen'S prize, while the BOBBY prizes
were won by Miss Maud Watkins and Mr..
C. G. Lamond. respectively. Those present
were Miss Clara Frick Skinner of York,
Pa. Miss Maud Shaw of Washington, Miss
es Ethel MooreS, Berthe Page, DalSie Dan
forth, Maud Watkins, and MeSsrS. Eugene
Means or Towanda, Pa. w. a. Page, w. j.
Tucker, c. c.. Lamond, Ward Favorite.
Chas Page and Fred. Parkins.
The regular meeting of the Public Wei
fare Association was held Monday night.
After the regular business transacted
matters pertaining to the good Of the Park
occupied the balance of the evening.
The Thread and Needle Club are doing
good work. principally for the Children's
Hospital This club is composed of the
members of Mrs. Geo. III. Baileys Sunday
school class. the privilege of membership
being extended to any wishing to become
members. Meetings are held once 4 week.
on Saturday afternoon, at Mrs. BaileyS
home, Carroll avenue.
Mr.. w. F. King of North Takoma left
Wednesday for Philadelphia, for the pur-
pose of accompanying the remains of his
grandmother. Mrs. Gibbs (whose death oc-
CURED in that city on Tuesday,, to the
home OF her daughter. Mrs. b. Fl. King.
from whose house the interment will take
place.
Mrs p NJ. Hefskell OF West Washington
was q recent guest of Takoma friends.
The excessive rainfall during the week
has accomplished one good result, namely.
filling csterns and wells, which had felt the
effect OF the previous drouth.
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honor and trust for the ensuing year:
Right supporter to noble grand, c. H. Etz,
p. c.; left supporter to noble grand, VIM.
Quinn; warden, Herman E. Burgess; con-
ductor, DIR. j. B. Williams; right scene
supporter, George w. Rhine; left scene
supporter. Edward s. Morgan; inside guard
ian, d. c. Whitaker; outside guardian, j.
H. Norton; grand instructor, George B.
Johnston; right supporter to vice grand,
Lewis s. Paxton; left supporter to vice
grand, William Reiser. The new officers
are all gentlemen of marked ability, and
Lodge No. % has most promising outlook
for a most successful year in the work of
the order.
The bad weather and thaw of a few
days past have made the streets Of Brook
land In rather a dangerous condition. Mr..
Lewis Paxton's delivery wagon was broken
yesterday by sinking in the loose earth
where a water main had been laid.
Mrs. James H. Johnston has gone to
Philadelphia.
The building committee of St. Clements
Z. Z. congregation have decided upon erect
ing a frame church for the present, and a
number of local builders are estimating
upon the cost of erection.
Mr.. Theodore Holm has received intel
ligence of the death of his mother in
Denmark. Mr.. Holm spent his vacation
last summer at his old home and 1t is a
great satisfaction that he had so recently
been with the parent who is now taken
from him.
DR.. and Mrs. H. J. Penrod have returned
from Cumberland, Md, where they attend
ed the obsequies of Mrs. Periods mother.
Mrs. John Blagden of Brentwood road,
who has been so very seriously ill, Is slow
ly recovering under the care Of DR.. J. 3.
Williams.
The Dickens Literary Club will meet this
evening at the home Of Miss Sidney john
son on Hartford street.
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DUNCANsoN BROS. AUCTIoNEERs.

DWELLING PROPERTY on FIFTEENTH
STREET BETWEEN MASSACHUSETTS, AVE
MN kSR Sas sTEEEF AND
BY virtue OF q deed Of trust to u.s. duly recorded
in Liber 1874. folio $40 ct seq, of the land
records OF the District OF Columbia, We viii sell.
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following de-
scrbed land and premises, situate in the city OF
Washington and the District of Columbia. and dis
tinguished as and being lot numbered hundred
aud seventeen Q1D of Rudolph Godschmii's sub
division Of q part Of original lots numbered eight
and nine q and ., In square numbered two hun.
dred and twelve C212, as the same appears Of
record in the office of the OF the District
OF Columbia, in Subdivision Book No. 13. at folio
96. together with. all and singular. the improve
ments, ways, easements, rights, privileges and ap-
appertairing. subject to certain deed of trust for
81 o0o dated December LIST. 1893. and recorded De.
ceuiber Dist, 1898. with the accrued interest due
Hereunder, amount OF which will be stated At the
SALE
Terms Of sale: One third Of the purchase money
in cash. the balance in and two years. ut six
t6) per centum per annum interest, payable semi
annually, notes secured by deed Of trust uI,on the
property sold, all cash. at the option of the pur
chaser. deposit of $500 required at the time OF
sale. ConveyancinS and recording at the cost OF
the purchaser. Terms OF sale to be complied with
within ten days from date Of sale, otherwise the
trustees reserve the right to resell the property at
the risk and cost OF the defauling purchaser after
Eve days advertisement of such resale Ia some
newspaper published in Washington, d. G.
,,.,s,. s asz Il sf RH%i 4 Trustees.
1.-THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED UNTIL
TUESDAY. JANUARY FIFTEENTH. 1885. same
'ON' '- ' JOHN b; LARNER,
GASHERIE DEWITT, Trastees
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.a1o-dSdbs r. E. HOOE,


THOMAS DOWLIS1 & CO., ACCIlONEElsS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
o. THE NORTH SIDE OF STREET Be
TWEEN TWELFTH AND THIRTEENTH
STREETS, KNOWN AS 1921 AND 1928 L
STREET NORTHWEST.
Us. bearing date April 2i. 1892, duly recorded in
Iiber lGsi, folio 100. of the land records of the
District of Columbia and at the request Of the
party ured thereby, we, the undersigned trustees
ise e.s On SATURDAY. the NINETEENTH DAY Of
JANUARY. A d. 1895, at HALF-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, all that certain piece parcel of
land situate in the city of Washington, District Of
Columbia to wit: That part Of lot four ~, square
two hundred and ninety GOO, beginning for the
feet and eight ~ inches from the southeast
of the ssid lot, and running thence north eighty
eight tsS feet and six g. inohes thence east four
al feet and eleven and one-third al 1-3) inches,
thence north seventy C7O) feet and six 49, inches,
thence west twenty three (23) feet and five and
feet and six 81 inches, thence west fourteen d4)
feet ard ten QO) inches, thence south eighty
$50 feet and six 60 inches, thence east thirty
three (33) feet and four ~ inches to the place Of
beginning, together with all improvements thereon.
subject to accrued taxes to date.
Terms of sale: One third Of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, and the balance to be paid In
two equal tnstallments, respectively, In one and
two years, secured by deed Of trust on the prop
erty sold, with interest, payable semi annually. at
ensh at the option Of the deposit Of
$500 will be required when the bid Is accepted If
tho terms of the sale not complied with In
fteen days the trustees the right to resal
the property at the risk and cost Of defaultpg
purchaser.
ROGER A. sPRAGUE,
JOHN SIDNEY WEBB.
dS1-eo&ds Trustees.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE BUSINESS
PROPERTY ON TENTH STREET NEAR +
STREET NoRrnwEsT. Nos. s2s AND So.
TESTH sTREET. WITH a DEPTH OF 81
FEET ~ INCHES WITH A FEET ~
NCIIEs OUTLET TO 30FOoT ALLEY
CONTAINING 1851 SQUARE FEET OF LAND.
By virtue Of that certain deed of trust. recorded
in Iiber No. 1895, folio ga ct seq, of the land
records Of the District of Columbia. and at the
request Of the parties secured thereby. We will
sell at public auction in front Of the premises on
FRIDAY. the EIGHTEENTH DAY of JANUARY,
AID. 1895, at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK Pm,
all that certain piece and parcel OF land and prem
ises, situate in The city of Washington, District OF
Columbia, and being known and distinguished Is
the south half 90 Of original lot numbered twelve
Q2 in sGrare numbered three hundred and seventy
seven (3IO.
Terms Of sale: onc-fcurth of the purchase money
to be paid in cash, balance in five equal INSTALL
ments payable In one, two, three, four and five
years after date, or all cash. at the option Of the
purchaser; deferred payments, il any, to he rep
resented by the purchasers notes. bearing interest
from the date of sale at the rate OF per per
annIm. payable senli-annually and secured toy deed
Of trust upon the property sold. All conveyancing
and re, ording at the purchasers cost. A deposit
Of $500 will b. re luired at time of sale. Terms Of
sale to be complied with In fifteen days from date
of sale, or the right is reserved to resell the prop
erty, after five days advertisement, at the risk
and cost OF the defaultng purchaser.
BENJAMIN z. SNYDER,
THOMAS r. JONES,
fas-tdS Trustees,