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Lawley (expert shorthand reporter)
II say, James. the boy from, the news
"a per osice has called for the report Of
that lecture. Is it finished:
james "a novice)-An but z short
sentence In the middle Of It, and
can't for tie life .of me make out from
my notes what II IS
s'Oh. just put in great applause ana
lot il go. ,
James acts on tho suggestion. and
The lecture Ii sent Tor publication With
lie (ioctored part resdiukl tfleNds.
! viii detatp you but = yeW noMeH5a
loaesn Wrest epp'eustA - W.
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AN OPEN COMMISSION.

L Ln y LIsTsHIRE' virtuosi
Dealers and Antiquarians.
Actionecr
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came back last night. And you? You
are back sooner than you intended?
Lord Linkshire-Ycs, / only ran up
for this sale. return tonight.
Mr.. Vernon (suspiciously)-There Is
nothing very particular here-nothing
in your line, that is?
Lord Linkshire-No, there is nothing
byzantine, but there is n rather out
of-the-way aureus. l want You to look
at IL.
Mr.. Vernon-An aureus?
Lord Linkshire-Yes, lovely little
piece; in the highest condition, too.
It's a-what's the woman's name? Lot
Is, think. tConsults catalogue.)
Mr.. Vernon-Not the Plotina, Jack.
Don't say you've come to buy that!
Lord Linksbirr-Yes, that's it, the
Plotina. (LooLing up) Scott, man!
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Scene--A Coin Sale az Sothebys.

LINKSHIRE
You here, Yer
non? How lucky.
I wanted a good
o p i MON. But 1
thought you were
still whipping the
Avon?
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The Greatest Need OF The
Cuban Insurgents.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, July 7 "A
special to the Times tniou from
Tampa Fla. says: \ fair passenger
list from Key West on the Mascotte
this afternoon, but only few came
from Havana and they were not very
communicative 1t was learned
however, that Campos is moving on
the Santa Clara district with force
of 1000 men, well armed and equip
ped. Gomez is coming towards Hava-
ma with force Off 900 men, all armed
and equipped, and the probabilities
are that there will be collision be-
fore many weeks
In his march Gomez is carrying the
country before him, and the number
of people joining the insurgents is
simply astonishing Gomez IS re-
ported as saying he wants no more
men, but arms and ammunition
The report hat Sandova. who led
the forces who murdered Marti, has
been captured, is confirmed by the
passengers. They assert he will be
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Death of Mr.. Willis Ramsey.

PRlvArgBa TowNsBrP, s. G., July 8, 1898.
Mr.. Willis Ramsey. whose accidental de"'h
at Rostwick, Ca, has already been mentioned
in the papers, WAS formerly Of this township.
He WAS jus: entering upon the full vgor OF
his young manhood, being only "a aud had
before him life of usefulness. Wherever
he went, he made friends, he was remarka-
hy steady young man, member Of the
Baptist Church, and while salesman in
Sumter, ne was member OF the Temperance
Lodge there.
The writer Of this brief tribnte knew Mr..
Ramsey we'll aud never saw ANYTHING amiss
with him. IT is peculiarly s"d when one so
young, with life Of usri ness stretching
out before him, should be 'n' down so sud
deoly, especially away frc his home and
friends, and the hearts Of o. community 90
out in deep sympathy to hi grief stricken
family. Med. F.
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Ama0or Guerra, were routed with
considerable loss, tlie Spanish loss
being six killed. it is rumored that
Ama0or Guerra was killed, but the
rumor is not confirmed 1t is report
ed in Havana that six expeditions are
being fitted out at Costa Rica aud
Mexican ports The Spanish gun
boats are expected to keep sharp
lookout for them A band of one
hundred under command of Machado.
IN Las Villas, has joined the insur-
gents
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TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.

WHERsAs For the sixth time Death has
invaded our sanctuary aud claimed rs its
victim bright and shining light, one who
! exempi6ed in his every day life the we'll
! known tenets of our order, Friendship,
I Charity and Benevoence.
Brother JOSEPH B. IAYEs departed this
! life on the 9th Gay of June. His death WAS
peculiarly sad one. Just starting in lite,
with II companion, who only few months
ago he had led 10 the Altar, in a new nome
just built, living in community that admir-
ed and loved him for his upriehtness, for his
virtues and for his many good qualities OF
head and heart, after short notice few
days sickness, he is called 10 appear in the
presence Of his Maker, and render An acconr'
Of his transactions here on earth AS his
whole life hid been one Of honesty, integrity
and simplicity, the summons did not find him
nnprepared, and while we his friends and
| brothers mourn his death, we are consoled
oy The thought that our loss is his gain. Ap.
preciating him as a man and brother, II is
but right that We should pl.ce Upon record
the esteem in which he is held. Therefore,
Rtso1yed, That in the death Of Bro J B
Maye*, Gamecock Lodge. No II X. of P.
| has lost true ard tried knight, hose
example we should all try TO emulate. whose
virtues were numerous and whose faults few.
the City, County and State an upright, pa.
trio,ic citizen, his wife loving and devoted
husband, and his family kind and affection
ate son and brother.
Rsseyse9, That blank page in our Record
Book, he dedicated to bis memory, giving the
date Of his birth and death
RssoSssd That the heartfelt sympathie< of
this Lodge are extended to his young wife.
in this her first great grief, with the hope that
Time the consoler, will bind up her wounds
and mitigate the SORROWS of ber sad heart:
also to his parents and family Go our sympa-
rhies 20 forth hut they have the consolation
of knowing DO act Of his ever brought the
blush of shame 10 their cheeks.
RESOLVED, That these resolutions be publish
I'd in the Wete6n.en and .Soathron. and that
the Keeper Of R. / S. be instructed TO send
copy to the wife and family of Our deceased
brother
Fraternallg submitted in F. c. B.,
s4sHo1 5. r, sss.,i S4lsu Committee.
H. F. WILSON.
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COL. DARGAN'S SPEECH.
SUMTER. =. c.. JULY 9. 1895.

SUMTER. 5. c., July 9. 1895.
Editor Of tie Item:
VIII you kintlv give notice in the Item and
WntcAmon und Soutlron thar | will speak in
Sumter, next Saturday, 18Th instant. in the
Cour, House AT l2 CLOCK and thAt spe-
cially invite the white ppopie from the Coun
try TO come and hear me. II !: is desired
will address whites only. This have Of
fered to do many times and hope for the op-
porrun,ty now, near the close Of NY Cam
pa yn 10 do 30.
shall, Of course. ask some one as asusl
10 reply 10 my remarks
JSo j. DARGAN
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THE REBELS LEVY 4 TAN

JACKSONVILLE, Fla July "A
cableeram to the Times Mon from
Kew West, Fla, says Private ad
vices to this city state that the insur-
gents, under the command OF Antonio
Maceo, are in possession of the entire
east end of the island, except the
town of Santiago dc Cuba, and have
levied tax on all the. farmers in that
district.
At the battle of Manzanilo, on June
"a, the insurgents under command of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-10

W H. Nelson, who is in the drug nnsiness
at kiogville, No., has so much confidence il
Chamberlan's Colie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy that he warrants every hottie and
offers 10 refond the money to any customer
who is not satisfied after using it. Mr. Mel
son takes no risk in doing this because the
Remedy is certain cure for tie diseases for
which il fs intended and he knows it. 1t is
for sale by Dr. 4. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-10

TTAvING ON THE FIRST, instant,
hought the interest AHd good will OF
Mr. Aliamont Moses in the Fire Insurance
business aud the Companies formerly repre-
spnted by him having been transferred 10 our
Agency we beg TO .uform All po,icy-EoIders
that We will bs pleased to renew the business
and respectfully solicit II continuance OF same.
We would also state that we will renew all
policies expiring in order - protect policy
holders We are nov better prepared than
ever 10 attend TO the wants Of those desiring
Insurance in any branch, and sny business
entrusted TO US will receive careful and
prompt attention..
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

EDITORIAL NOTES.
With LaFar in Jail for contempt Of
court aud Bowen at liberty and not to
be found, the Reform state Of mind can
be imagined If Bowen knew that he
was guilty aud felt conviction certain is
it surprising that be skipped ?
The dispensary in Sumter is moral
institution after fashion. for the sale
of liquor is decreasing We greatly
fear Sumter will fall into disrepute
With the heads Of the State ring
aud monopoly They wish the dis
peusary to be immoral aud sell much
liquor.
The business review aud the increase
10 wages in the industrial centers of
the North aud Northwest has given the
free silver sentiment very black eye.
Il makes 10 difference whether the
revival is due to national causes or has
been brought about by the efforts of
the gold interests. the result is the same.
The laboring classes who are benefited
will be satisfied and care nothing about
silver as long as wages are good and
they are prosperous.
The decision of the State Supreme
Court 70 tie Registration case is not
sarprise. That Chief Justice McIver
should declare the Law unconstitutional
should create 10 surprise for has it
not been one of the thisgs conceded
that the law vas unconstitutional and
would be SO declared, if it ever came
before the Supreme Court? That Jus.
sices Pope and Gary should declare the
Law constitutional by an evasion Of the
main issue should create no surprise
1t is the expected that happens in
such cases aud under such conditions.
4, appeal has been sent out to peo
pie OF the South to contribute money
10 build monument 10 honor OF JEFF
ferson Davis. We trust the people of
the South will respond more promptly
and literally than did those Of
the North when the effort was
made to build monument to
Gen. Grant. Jefferson Davis is
worthy of the graudess monument that
che people of the South eau erect, as he
is worthy of the place his memory
holds in the hearts of the people of
this section.
What is to be done about the decis-
. ION of the Supreme Court in the Regis
! tration case? Why. nothing, Of
scourse. Nothing is the proper thing
30 be done oy all who are not Reform
ers. 1t is .geacbery to the party for
any being not Reformer to do any
thing or even think, though where the
ghost Of the party has its abiding place
or wha, it is supposed to represent,
beyond the will of Senator j. J.. NJ.
lrby we have no idea. We must do
nothing and after awhile Senator lrby
and his selec, circle will give US free
exhibition Of up.,o-date cussing for
having been such meek and placable
fools. The Supreme Court has rescued
Irby and bis circle for the time being,
and With Irby in control of the Con-
sti,utioual Convention things wlll be SO
fixed that he will be able to take care OF
himself 10 future without assistance.
whether the anti-riug party adheres to
its do-po,hing policy or not.
Charleston's Compromise.
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Charleston's Compromise.
Special 10 The State.

Special to The State.
CHARLESTON. July S-The Charles
ton Democratic executive committee
met to-day aud adopted resolution
recommending division Of delegates
10 the Cos,itutioual conversation. T. II.
6adsden offered the resolution and
the two Charleston Senators appeared
before the committee aud advised 1t. A
convention Of Democrats was orderd tor
july Is, for the nomina alton of nine
delegates to be voted for at the primary
on July 30.
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All's Well at Gray Gables.

BuzzARDs BAY, July S.-All is
auies and serene at Gray Gables this
morning. Not until late this morning
did the village learn of the arrival of
.he little girl at the Presidents summer
home, and it is the topic of conversa-
zion here. Congratulatory messages
are being received to-day from all parts
Of the country.
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THE
SUMTER INSTITUTE.

The next session of the Snmter Institute
will begin On September 5th, 1895. \ full
corps Of efficient teachers. thorough cur
riculum, high standard Of scholarship, n
well regulated boarding department, under
the immednte supervision of the President
and his wife, healthy locality, mot case
of sickne last year) commends the Institute
10 those who have daughters 10 educate.
For catalogue or particulars apply TO
H. FRANK WILSON, President,
Juoe 81. Sumter, 5. e.
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To prevent pale and delicate children from
lansing into chronic inyalids later in life, they
shonld take Aver Sarsaparilla together
With plenty of wholesome food aud outdoor
exercise. What they need to build up the
system is good red blood.
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Success in Life

depends on little things Rlpans TAbule is a
little thing. hut taking one occasionally gives
good digestion, and that means good blood,
and that means good brain and Drawn, and
that means success 7-25-o
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Did you ever ,hink that you cannot have
good health without pure blood? Health
comes by the use of Hoods Sarsaparila,
because il makes the blood pure.
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NOTICE..

nN THE lsr OF July, transferred rc
THE Al PHELPS Co, my Fire In.
surance business and interest and good will
in same 10 retiring from The business beg
leave 10 thank 10Y friends for their patronage
10 the past and TO recommend te them my
successors THE a. C PHELPS CO, who
will nak- All necessary endorsements on pol
lcies now in force and who will be pleased to
serve you ia the future.
Respectfully.
ALTAMONT NOSES
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WANTS.

A DvERTISEMENTS of five lines or less
~ will be inserted under this head for 25
cents for each insertion. Additional lines
5 cents per line.
NIANTED-Beeswa1 in any quantity.
w Hghes, cash price will be paid Ap-
ply 10 B C Wallace at B J. Barnetts store.
June l2-tf Sumter, :. T..
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..fo,a.s Iron Bitte1s is pleasant 20 ,a'-~
and il will not stain the teeth nor c.
constipation See the crossed red Il:
on the wrapper. Our ecok, 'HoN
Lie 4 Hundred Years, tells all abov:
-. I 7 = stamp.
HRov.S CHEMICAL Co., BALTIMORE
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Mr. r. E. Curran said he made
about eight grades of tobacco to the
barn. Thinks graders Of tobacco
should be familiar with the different
prices of tobacco and not simply the
colors
Mr.. S. C. Dusenbury, of Williams
burg. who is planting his first crop
this wear, was advised by the expe-
rienced growers present not to cure
on the stalk. He said that he had
heard the president of the associa-
ton recommend the use of common
sense" in growing tobacco, and that
he thought he had fair share Of it.
but that somehow lie couldn't apply
it to tobacco.
A committee of three was ordered
to be appointed to prepare tobacco
exhibit for the Atlanta Exposition
and to solicit subscriptions to pay
the expenses of same.
The meeting was large one and
much interest was shown Florence
has secured Capt. Ellington, Of Rocky
Mount. to manage one Of her ware
houses. He is considered to have
made Rocky Mount the important
tobacco market it now is, and hopes
to do the same for Florence. The
market here will open during the first
week of August.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-30
te M-ct


RICHMOND Va juno q p
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ot. i p.
MERCHANTS NATIONAL bANh. PIP.
RICHMOND. have this day declare p
usual sEMI-ANNUAL DIVIDEND 'f
3 IL per cent. free 81 tax. On tne
tai stock. out u the net PROFITS ot @
and after July 4. 1895. j. T. GLENA
10 25-tJvii Cashier
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COMMANDER FORSYTH IN CHARGE
He Relieves Cnptnin PiSm"n ~ s"e
Monitors-To Remove ships.


MouitOrs-To Remove ships.
The command OF the monitors was
turned over TO Commander Forsy'h
yesterday morning by Commander F's'
man.
The new officer arrived at the station
shortly after 10 o'clock. and was met nv
the gangway OF one OF the monitors py
CAPTAIN Pfgman. The men were pos-
tered. and Captain Forsyth was saiuteu'
as no steeped on board. by the ofhcers
and men. The naval orders were then
read by both commanders. at the concur
sion OF which Captain Forsyth Inspected
all the vessels. All portable stores anu
properties were then inventorled' anu
receipt for the same was given by the
,,corniny 10 the outgoing commander
Captain P,gman left the monitors shortiy
before o'clock. and took the $3.50 l.. VI.
train to Norfolk, where he VIII spenn thc
last day with his family before leaVins
10 assume command C. the Bennington
which will probably be absent on t~o-
years cruise -,
The Inhigh and Catsk.I will be towed
TO Norfolk to-day. Three large govern
mon, tugs arrived up the river yester-
dnv morning for the purpose Of taking
the boats down. and Engineer Lowe
lef, the city for Norfolk last night to be
rresent when the vessels arrive at the
navy-vard Chief Lowe has prepared
fnll report Of the state OF the machinery
of the boats. which will be forwarded 10
the Navy Department, In Washington.
shortly. Nothing could be learned or the
purport OF the document, but 1t was I'M
derstood from the tenor Of the conVersa-
ton which passed between the CHER ana
a Dispatch reporter that. while the ma
chinery is very old-fashioned. 1t Is In
very fGir state of repair. and could be
utilized 1t Is the opinion of the ofi1cer
that the monitors are distinctly service
able. and capable Of rendering many more
years Of efficient. active Service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-30
THEIR LAST DAY IN OFFICE.
The New County Officers to Go In
TO-NorrOw Morning.

The political year in Henrico ended yes
terday. and with it the terms of office
of several gentlemen. who failed of re-
election at the last general election last
month. The retiring officers settled up
all Of their accounts yesterday, ana the
new ones. who had not previously done
So qualified to hold office; at least, all
did but Constable Samuel. the cyclonic
official and he Is prepared to do so this
week.
Willie Chendler tcoloreD was before
Justice Iarus at the county courthouse
charged with trespassDg on the premises
of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
COMPANY The evidence failed TO sus-
tain this charge, but pistol having been
found on the person of the prisoner
caused the issuance Of a second warrant
against him, and he was fined SO FOR
carrying the weapon concealed.
Charles Clark was before Justice Vim
cent on complaint of Susan Robinson.
who charged him with a misdemeanor.
and the case was continued for week.
While taking the annual record OF
births and deaths and making assess
ments in the Upper District of Henrico
county Commissioner of the Revenue
Charles W. Childrey learned that Char
lotte Sharp (coloredD, who died at her
home. near the Hanover line. last Decem-
Der, was at that time probably the Oldest
woman in Virginia. having passed her
10th year. The Commissioner made a
personal investigation of the case. which
convinced him of its validity. Mr..
Frank NJ. Holiday, prominent citizen
of the county, aided him in his search,
and produced authentic PROOF that Char
lotte lived more than leo years ago.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-30
AN INCREASE IN BUSINESS.
Encouraging Report from Brad
ntrect's Richmond Agency.

Mr.. J. II. Witty, Bradstreet's Rich
mond agent. makes report OF the gene
raj trade OF Richmond for the past six
months Of the present year. After care
full investigation he is satisfied that there
has been an increase over the correspond
Ing period Of the previous year. This in
crease was slight until May and June,
which months showed more than the
usual activity. The general increase
however. might be safely estimated al
~ per cent.
Comparatively few branches report any
considerable increase. the improvement
being generally distributed, and indicat.
ing That IL was due to the laws
OF demand rather than speculative ten
uencies. Among those interviewed were
tobacconists. grocers. iron manufacturers
trunk manufacturers. paints and oils, dry
soous. ana Others. In all cases sales
were reported larger than a year ago
Inc railroad tonnage arriving and origi-
hatihg at Richmond is larger, and indi.
cafes a much increased volume OF bust
mess doing. The bank-clearings also
tend to show Improvement. The clear
ings Tor the month ending yesterday were
<"'-S'"rV>. an increase over last year
LOT the same month Of s79s. 9460S The re-
'ei, pf"heh OF business has also improved
anu corresponding increases are reported
IN the various lines.
most or Richmond's merchants are OF
she opinion that the Indications for a
.alse volume OF business during the com.
'hs iai never were better
number of failures reported 10
, Ia In Virginia apd North Caro-.
cor,, 'he past six months were 1872,
Of lsss 'e ""i"o pei'ou
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-30

that the advantages offered by the Mu-
tual Guarantee Building and Loan Asso-
citation 10 those desiring investments are
the very best, and combine economy.
equity, and security in pre-eminent de-
cree?
Their fuly-pald participating shares are
sold at slo0 cash in advance. and divi-
dend OF not less than per cent. per an
mum Is GUARANTEED. with a further
participation in the profits. The actual
dividend earned in excess Of the guaran-
tee Will be paid at the same time and
manner. Dividends paid semi-annually)
To persons desiring a safe investment.
either for long or short time We cannot
too highly recommend these fully-paid
shares. The money paid FOR these shares
may be withdrawn at any time.
The plan of the Mutual Guarantee" en-
ables them TO make more loans TO satisfy
more OF its members. and TO mature its
shares with a greater degree of certainty
than any other association.
The TEMPORARY Office OF the "Mu-
tual Guarantee" is No. 9l4 east Main
street.
SAFE. SOUND. SECURE.
Read the literature OF this assocla.
ton and make your investments with
them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-30
PROVIDING POOR WITH ICE.
Work of the Mission So Far This
Senson-The Dispatch Boxes.

There is no more deserving charlty-giv-
ing organization in Richmond than the
Ice Mission. The number of poor fami-
lies without this very necessary commo-
dity in life is large. and the scope of
work done by the mission broad. The
putting up of the boxes
was not done until late this year. but up
to the 18th, or Friday, the total amount OF
donations this season was S93.d. OF
this sum, 1853 came from the boxes at
the Dispatch office and at Miller's drug
store on Broad street the Dispatches up
town headQuarters). There are other
boxes. located at the Times office. West.
Johnston d Co.'S. and at Morris's, on
Broad street The Star yesterday for
warded contributions amounting TO 1854
to the secretary. In 1893 the mission
collected and expended over 5000 in the
work. The ice is donated to needy and
sick persons. who are not able to pur-
chase il, aud il is supplied to the mission
by the Richmond Ice Company for this
purpose at half-price.
Several young ladies have arranged TO
give lawn party at the corner OF Floyd
avenue and Beech street Tuesday night
for this worthy charity. They will see
that all who attend keep cool and have
a pleasant time.