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The Portland daily press., 1895-03-14

Beyond the Dreams of Avarice. A
novel by Walter Besant, author of All
Sorts and Conditions OF Men, etc. Illus
trated. Out of an Inheritance of wealth
evilly got en-, and OF wickedness and en-
suing misfortune which appears with
each generation, the novelist contrives
to make an exciting story which holds
the attention from first to last. One al
most wonders how Mr.. Besant does this,
there are such possibilities of detached
episodes wrecking the unity Of the tale
all throughout. But somehow with a
skilled writer's necromancy he gets pos
session of us, and not only draws our
eyes and understanding into close
sympathy and eager interest, but also
leaves upon the imagination vivid i'm
preston of the dangers attending the
handling of vast amounts of money; OF
the relative Importance Of content, gen.
erosity and freedom to enslaving cares
with their Threatened injury to the high
er human nature. Without humor, the
story is yet alive and full of spirit One
gets to know every portrait in the old
house and to follow closely the history
attached to it. Beyond the Dreams OF
Avarice contains not dull chapter. and
will win a no st of readers. The illustra-
lions are good Of their kind. New
York: Harper & Brothers; Portland:
Loring, Short & Harmon. Price 81. 50. J
The Good Ship Mohock, by ". Clark
Russell, author of The Wreck of the
Grosvenor etc.. details an incident of the
year 1874 when clipper built ships carried
passengers between Liverpool and New
York. The story is made up of the ex-
periences on board The Mohawk, sailing
for New York and carrying EOS, 900
in gold, when pursued by pretended
pirates in collision with the Mohock, S
captain. Saint Jervis of the frigate
Trojan plays the part of rescuing hero
the chase between the two ships is WON
derfully graphic, the author succeeding
with no parade of sea terms in making
every move on board telling and exciting.
Just the degree of probability involved
Will not be questioned by any of Clark
Russell's readers. The narrative comes
from the lips Of an old lady, once the
fair maiden who lived through it all.
The Portland daily press., 1895-03-14

Awhile ago our city clergymen ap-
peared to be in state of alarm lest In
gersolism had made serious inroads
among the people. and from several OF
our pulpits were launched elaborate
replies to the fippant critic of the Scrip
lures. We thought then that these cler-
gymen were taking Col. Ingersoll's
phiIIipics altogether too seriously and
were vastly overestimating his influence.
We are fully convinced of it now. The
crowds that are thronging City Hall
nightly to listen to the Rev. Mr.. Mills
constitute the best demonstration posi-
BILE that the Christian religion has lost
none of its vitality in this community.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

France; and they were in the Thirty
Years War. In 1861 Dun barton brought
them over to England, and they were
made the Royal Regiment of Foot. An
other regiment, the Coldstream, belonged
to the army of Monk, and is therefore an
inheritance from the times of Cromwell.
In the United States Army there has
been less continuity Of organizations but
several regiments have become well
careers. There is the Second Cavalry,
for instance. which Jefferson Davis or
ganized when Secretary of War, and
which became famous for the number of
general officers which it afterwards fur
nished, especially to the Southern
Armies. Among it's officers when or
gained were George Henry Thomas
Albert Sidney Johnston, Robert E. Lee,
William J. Hardee, Earl Van Dorm, E.
Kirby Smith, John B. Hood and Fitz-
hugh Lee. In the war the volunteers
rather swallowed up the few regular
regiments; and it is since the war that
some of the regulars have begun their
real history. One of these regimen ts is
the Seventh Cavalry. which was organ
lied at Fort Riley. Kan. in 1867. and has
within few days been transferred to
Fort Grant, Arizona, after nearly thirty
years of famous service against the Sioux
Indians. This service has given the
Seventh one of the most enviable
records in the regular army. Fort Riley
has been from first to last it's home
Since 1867 it has participated in thirty
five engagements with Indians, besides
numerous other brushes with detach-
ments, and has lost in men and officers
killed in battle more than all the rest of
the army during the same period. The
| terrible Custer massacre on the Little
| Big Horn in 1876 will long be remem-
bered as one of the most dreadful slaugh-
| tiers in the history of Indian warfare. 1t
was the Seventh cavalry thai gave up its
| men there along with one of it's most
| famous officers, General G. A. Custer.
| The battle of the Little Big Horn almost
wiped the Seventh cavalry out of exis-
tence. During the last two years the
Seventh cavalry has been scattered in
all directions. Troop G is now at Fort
Clark, Texas; G at Fort Hancock, Tex
as; d and at Fort Sam Houston,
Texas; B and K at Fort Sheridan, Ill.
and L at Fort Sill, /. L.
In future there will be few Indians to
fight, and the regiments are likely, by
being scattered to lose much of their
old pride of organization.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

Last fall, for the first time since the
war, the Republicans carried Maryland.
Eheir plurality was over 5000. A letter
from Baltimore, quite widely published.
states that stimulated by their success,
The Republicans have been forming clubs
and perfecting the organizatin in every
county during the winter. Fl. M.
Clabaugh, Chairman of the Repu blican
State committee, says the party is N ore
united than tor many years and in bet
ter condition to make an aggressive
winning fight. fractional troubles in the
past hampered the progress of the party
in Maryland, but all differences have
been adjusted. Young and active men
now have charge of the organization,
and the party is harmonized, hopeful,
and full of the spirit of battle. The
friends of William T. Malster, the ship
builder, are waRing an aggressive and
untiring campaign in his interest for the
by them that the vote by which the
Repu hlican party must win the State
election must come from the City OF Bal
timore, and that Mr.. Master as a city
man is from 5000 to 5000 votes stronger
than any candidate from the counties
because he will have the labor vote
Others prominently mentioned for thu
nomination are Gen. Felix Agnus, pub
Usher OF the Baltimore American, Lloyt
Lowndes of cumberland, and Congress
man William B. Baker of Aberdeen. The
Republican prospects are so fattering
that Senator Go1man has become
alarmed and is taking an active persona
interest in the details Of organization.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

The deplorable condition into which
the Democratic party in the West is re-
duced is illustrated by the recent news
paper changes in Chicago. Only few
weeks ago the Chicago Times, long the
leading Democratic paper of that part of
the West, was purchased by James W.
Scott and united with the Chicago Her
aid, which had gradually taken the
Times's place in Democratic favor Mr..
SCOTT had hardly completed this change
when he died suddenly in New York,
The consolidated Times Herald, one of
the most splendid newspaper properties
In the West, has recently been sold to Fl.
FL. KolsRat, recently an owner in the
Chicago Inter Ocean. The new proprie-
)of announces that in future the Times
Herald will be an Independent paper, adj
vooating the doctrine of protection to
American industries and absolutely op-
posing the free coinage OF silver by this
nasion alone at the ratio of 16 to l OF
any other ratio. 1t is evident that an
Independent paper conducted upon these
lines is virtually Repu blican paper.
That the owner of SO influential journal
should have taken his property from the
camp of one party to another, is signifi
cant Of the widespread Decentralization
Of the Democratic party in the West
The hard times following upon the
passage of the Wilson bill disguised {
large portion of the rank and file, and
now on top of that comes the break ovel
the free coinage of silver.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

MICS. Pope of Manchester, the large
apple dealer, cannot yet tell anything
about the outlook for Baldwins, but the
Indications now ara that there will be oil
all other kinds of apples a large CROP
this season. Promise of an abundance
of plums and cherries too he said is very
favorble.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

The United States Regular Army has
not kept up its organizations with that
care for traditions that characterizes the
armies of some foreign countries, nots-
bly, England. The Royal Scots are
probably the Oldest regiment in the
world. In the Ninth century they
formed the body-gsards of Charles of
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

A man out West computes that the
amount of money carried abroad by Amer
lean heiresses who have married foreign
titles, already exceeds 5000, 0oo,0 600. Why
moi lay an export duty on dowers?
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

There is report that one of the To-
gus veterans who has been on a trip to
bridge, Mass, returned with symp-
toms upon him like small pox. He has
been isolated, but the physicians think
it will not prove small pox.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

An illustration of the working of the
income tax since the decision of the
supreme court is afforded by the case of
the agent of a certain large estate of
81, 100000. 1t pays no income tax, while
the agent who collects it's revenues pays
two per cent on his salary of $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

A canvas of Augusta shows q total Of
some 1000 homes, and the mem bers of
only bout 300 of these homes attend
church. So that more than SO pcr cent
of the people of Augusta are non-churoh
goers.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

g The Eromathian Ladies' Society gave
in Deerlng Chapel, Kent's Hill. de-
lightful entertaipment Wednesday night,
consisting of music and Iecitations.
Tuesday evening there were excellent
Rotations and music at the fortnightly
recital. The young men and young ladies
have formed temperance societies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

The idea that President Cleveland
wants third term is becoming very
widespread in this country.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

The estimated value of school property
in the Village district of Augusta is be-
tween $50, 600 and $4,000.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26
THE PRESS
FRIDAY, APRIL 26.

The young women of Sanford have
conducted their strike in very lady like
manner. They deserve better times.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

VIII lie blowing in DR.. HUI bbard's gar
den, G. Fl. johnson found Spanish dol
lar bearing the date of 1874.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

In one North Paris school district there
are 81 farms from which "a teachers
have been sent out.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26
STATE TOPICS OF INTEREST.

The Rockland Masons have selected
the site for the proposed new temple.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26

We wish to Inform the public gener-
ally, that our lines of spring and sum
mer footwear are complete and we I'M
questionably have the largest assortment
and the greatest number of styles in
ladies' Oxfords in the city. Our line
contains Button and the Tie Oxfords, in
Paris, Berlin, Philadelphia and Opera.
You can purchase above named STYLES in
all prices,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-04-26
RATES OF POSTAGE.

On First Class Matter.-The rate
postage on matter of the first class is as
| follows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-13

4 negro man was takeh up IN demented
condition on Tuesday ntrrrnoon and placed
in jail for safe keeping. He WIS inclined TO
I've violent, And it Was se7-ral hours before he
became quiet He was $50 perfectly blind,
although there wns apparently nothing thr
matter with his eyes. When The jailer went
10 the cell ia which he WAS confined The next
morn,ug, The negro bad not only recovered
his senses but his sight also. He inquired
where he WAS and why he WAS ir Jail. He was
told the circumstances, and asked 70 give An
account Of himself He said that be was cut
ting wood, and that stick few up, striking
him in the forehead just above The eyes. After
this he remembered nothing until he woke up
to find hlmsel. in Jail HIS case is very
pecu iXr one, and the writer has TO recollec-
tion ofhaviug heard of any one similar to it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-13
MARRIED.

Married, cn he 9th instant, by Rev. w.
F. Hollinesw or,h, at tn" residence Of Capt.
S. d. II LaCoste, slr g. Tominson mad
Miss E. ii. LaCoste All Of Sumter County.
At the Parsonage of the Methodist Episco-
pal Church, South, Thursday, February 8tn,
1895, MIR Juo A. Baker to Miss Ruth David,
both of Sumter County. Rev J. W. Daniel
officiating.
Mr.. W. Robert Delgar and Miss Hattie
Brown, daughter Of The lale Rev Manning
Brown Of the South Carolina Coutereuce were
united 10 marriage last Wednesday evening, at
o'clock, at the resideoce Of the bTide's mother
on Church Street, Rev Wm. W Mood officia-
ung. The marriage was very quiet affair,
oulv the immediate families Of The contract
ing parties and few ultimate frieuds
teiny present.
Mr.. DeIgar is u member Of the firm of
Browu, Cuttino & Deigar, and is one Of the
best know a.d most popular young men IN
the city. The bride is also n resident Of this
city, and has host of friends. who unite In
wishing the Young couple the happiesI OF
happy lives.
NJ. Thos. V Walsh, Jr., of this city and
Miss Kathleen Rarden, of Fayetteville, n. c..
were married a,3 O'Clock Feb. 9Th, at the
residence of the brides parents in Fayette-
Vile The bridal party arrived in this city
last night, aud d reception was held for them
al the residence of Col. /, V. Walsh. A large
number OF friends Of the groom were present
to welcome his bride TO Sumter very
pleasant evening was spent beneath the hos.
pitable root Of Col. T. V. Walsh. An elegant
supper was served at 10 o'clock, aud before
taking leave the guests extended to MIR
Walsh aud his charming bride their congra-
tulat,ons and best wishes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-13
The Henrietta.

Stuart Robson presented Heurlet,a TO Il fair
audience Thursday night, and those who were
present were ali delighted, Tor it Vas ooe Of
the best plays that has ever BEEN given in
Sumter Mr. Robson is great comedian,
and ne has company OF artists 20 support
him The play Itself deserves hi that has
3eeu SAID N commenda'lou CT IT, The bitter
cold kept manv away, and those present SUIT
tered lnteoseIy, for II was scarcely less cold
within the opera House than II was outside
Tie players came on tne stage N wraps, ana
The audience kep, their WRAPS and overcontS
on. and wished for more 4 nna'per lett
before The performance vas hail through. ana
the fact thai so many remained in their seats
until the inal curtain was the highest com
piment that an audience could haze paid any
play or any actor
II is to be hoped that M. Robson will visit
this city again when the weather is more
favorable He will then be greeted by a
packed house, such as he deserves at all times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-13
The Medical ASSOCIATION.

Friday was the date for the regular quar-
terly meeting of the Sumter County Medical
Association, but The meeting WAS not held.
owing to the absence Of quorum. None OF
the members from other parts Of the comfy
we're present, no doubt finding Impossible to
come on account of the bitter cold. Those
who were present could do nothing except
decide to postpone the meeting until the
second Friday in March. Regular po,ice
will I've sent members of the time Of meeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-13
A Quarter Century Test

A Quarter Century Test.
For quarter of L century Dr.. Kings New
Discovery has been tested, and the millions
who have received benefit from its use testify to
Is wonderful curative powers in al diseases of
Throat, Chest and Lungs. remedy that has
stood the test SO long and that has given so uni
versal satisfaction is no experiment. Each bottle
is positively guaranteed to give relief or the
money will be refunded. Its admitted to be
the most reliable for Coughs and Colds. Trial
bottle Free at J. F. ". DeI.orme'S Drug Stere'
Large size SOC and Sl.00.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-13

The announcement of Col. Dargan's cam
didacy was somewhat of a surprise, to mots
people, as it bias been thought That Col. Dar-
gan was our of politics. However, rs dele.
gate to The Constitutional Convention cannot
be classed as political Office IN tine accepted
meaning of the term, he cannot be Said TO
have re eu'e.td the political field as a candi-
date tor Office As stated in his announce
ment, Col Dargnn will make the contest as
an independent, candidate, independent of all
factions and races II goes without saying
tha, Col DArgan will make an aggressive
and lively campaign.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-13
To New York on Bicycles.

party consisting of DR.. f. a Soomons,
Mr.. Doasa China, Mr. Sol J. Rytrenherg
and Mr. J. A cbwer", is making p,epara-
tions 10 take :. trip 10 New York on uicy cles.
The PARTY will urotnhly eavr here durlDg
Toe la!ier pail of AprIl or frs! Of May.
They viii follow Inc railroad until Rich
mond, Va, is reached nnd Will then take the
turnpikes
4 ii Of the party are Old wheelmen, and
should lie able TO accomplish the journey in
quick time. II they have hue weather the
trip should te most pleasant ore, for at
that season it will not be TOO warm nor too
COLD
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-13
Snow IN the State.

The STOW storm NIordav WIS general
throughout Tie STATE. In YORK. Newherrv
AMI Anderson The gr"'li.d wns covered 10
the depth OF four i"ches 10 Pickeus six
inches tell, and five lncoss "a Greenvie
Charleston WAS vi:ird by st~'. snow AID
raln. From lhe mo@utn,ns 10 The sea the
Palmetto Slate is covered with snow, and
there Is n universal shIyrr IN the land.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-13
COL. DARGAN A CANDIDATE

Tie Freeman contained the following an
aouncements 10 last Fridays ISSUE:
To the People:
Not at the ssoi;cltation of numerous
friends" but solely because beie:e my
candidacy, at this time, will result in helping
along the cause Of good popular government
IN South Carolina, announce myself in The
race for seat in the coming Constitutional
Convection.
shall appear for no party, fActioo, race or
sex | stand for human rights and simple
justice to all, with a mind open, trust, for
the .sception of truth from any quarter.
shall be delighted 10 obtain for opponents of
my views fullest opportunity 10 expose their
unsoundness On every platform, or in any
paper that they may appear. Respectfully,
JOHN J. DARGAN
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-13
Mt. Zion Baptist Church

The anniversary meeting OF Nj. Zior
Baptist Church, which was to he held on last
Thursday oieht was postponed on account OF
the blizzard The meeting will be held on
the evening Of March 7;h. Addresses will
be delivered by Rev. c. c. Brown, Col. j. j..
Qarqan and others.