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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-22
TAMMANY FOR BRYAN.

New YoRK, July 1.-THE general
committee of Tammany hall of the
thirty fifth assembly district held a
meeting tonight for the purpose OF
hearing report from their two dele
gates to Chicago, Henry D Purroy
and Senator Charles L Guy. After
a number of speeches had been de-
livered the meeting developed into a
Bryan ratification meeting Mr. Pur-
roy, in the course Of his remarks, said
that the recent convention at Chicago
was duly elected in response to the
regular and timely call of the Demo
cratic committee, and that it was un-
usually representative of the wishes
of the united Democracy of the sew
eral States was proved by the fact
that in it there were fewer contests
for seats than in any other similar
body than in the whole history Of the
Democratic party.
emo one leader or set of leaders
.bossed' It's councils" he said. cor
nominated its candidates, either in
secret or in public, and when in thun-
der tones it finally pronounced its
choice for President that choice was
beyond all cavil, the free, spontane-
ous, deliberate decision of more than
three. fourths of all the Democracy of
the United States. !"
When Mr.. Purroy concluned Sen
ator Guy was introduced The Sen
ator declared that the Chicago plat
form was more thoroughly believed in
by the men who made it than any
other platform ever adopted. He said
when bitter criticism passed by all
would say it was good enough plat
form to stand on, and on which to
elect VIM. J Bryan. He closed by
denouncing Mckinley, praising Bry-
an and pledging bis support to the
ticket.
Resolutions were then adopted
pledging to the nominees of the Chi
cago convention the unwavering sup
port of the Tammany hall general
committee Of the thirty-ffth assembly
district.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-22
Bncklen's Arntca salve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, letter
Chapped .auds Chilblains, Corns and all
SKin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles or
no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, OF money refanded. Price
Scents per box. For sale by DR.: J. F. W. De
Lorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-22

Dinner at Kershaw.
CONNECTIONS.
Camdeu-With S. C. Ry., for Charleston,
Columbia, Augusta and all points South.
ancaster-With Cheraw & Chester N. G..
R. r.. for Chester.
Catswba Junction. c. c. 4 N. R. R.
Rock Hill-With Southern Railway.
rkville-Wth Chester h Lenoir r. R.
Blacksburg- With R. 4 D. R. R. for Spar
anburg, Greenville, Atlanta and points
torth, and Charlotte and points North.
Marion-With Southern Railway.
SAMUEL HUNT, Gen. Manager.
4. TRIPP, Superintendent
B. LUMPK1N, Gen. Pass. Agt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-22
BEAUTY HATH CHARMS

and all the charms which beau
ty likes best to don are shown
in our grand display Of fash
ionable jewelry for this season.
Jewels like these would en-
hance the charms Of the most
fascinating belle, and surely no
fair one would despise such
brilliant aids to her beauty.
Like personal loveliness, they
conquer admiration on sight (;
they score new victories at ev-
cry inspection. Those who
look over our stock do not
willingly stop with examina-
ton. Beauty may now be
made easily irresistible by a
few .iudicious purchases from
our display of up to date jew
elry.
L. w. FOLSOM,
Jeweler and Optician,
SIGN or THE BIG WATCH,
Oct le.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-22
GOES OUT TO BRYAN.

Fairbury, III July 17.-C. A.
Windle, the nominee for lieutenant
governor on the Prohibition ticket,
has forwarded his resignation to
Chairman Geo. W. Gere and de
clared his Intention to support Bryan
for President.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-22

No. So runs through from Charleston via
Central R. R., leaving Lanes IS a. m., Man,
ming 10 a. N.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
Facts About Dust.

OF oil other factors, perhnps dust
has its considerable part in the pro.
cess of nature; for microscopic atnos-
phere does not always consist OF the
coarse notes which may be sometimes
seen in the path OF sunbeam. There
Is much that is wonderful and my steri-
Gus concealed in the existence OF dust,
for even in tho pure air, at an eleva.
tion OF 1000 feet, il has been ascer-
tanned that there are about 81, 600 dust
particles per cubic inch, but in room
In crowded city they would amount
to no less than 30. 900, 600 PARTICLES PEE
cubic inch. 1t will be, therefore, easy
to understand how important an in-
fuence this invisible dust must exer.
else over the health conditions of -
highly sensitive organism. Although
their chemical analysis is difficult, the
more exact elements Of these dust par
ticles can be scientifically determined.
These minute atoms are ut first micro
scopic, but become visible and are
ever increased by contact with the
surrounding land and water. Per-
baps, however, that which concerns
atmospheric hygiene most is the living
organisms contained among tho lust
particles. or bacteria. as we call them.
National Board of Health Magazine.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
States more than score of years ago
in Russian fiaxseed.

States more than n score of years ago
in Russian faxseed.
It is said that the average farmer
buys the cheapest seed in the market
and trusts to luck Tor results. This
practice rs condemned by experts, who
declare that cheap seed ia the princi-
pal source of the hosts Of noxious
weeds which spring up on many farms.
Purity is primary requisite to
good seed and adulterated seed is not
pure. The adulterating matter may
DO worthless, harmless stuff, such as
sand, dirt, stones, crushed quartz or
dead seed, or 1t may be seed OF harm.
full weeds, which SO nearly resembles
the genuine that the closest inspec-
tion fails to discover the fraud.
Grass and clover seed are the prin-
cipal victims of the dishonest mixer"
A common method of adulteration is
to mix the seed OF wild and inferior
grasses with that which commands a
high price.
In Europe there are several "seed
control" stations where seed is tested,
and seed investigation now is an i'm
portant feature in many agricultural
experimental stations in this country.
The apparatus and appliances used in
these Investigations are complete in
every particular and somewhat expen.
sivs, but any farmer or gardener can
test his own seed and arrive at correct
conclusions.
The points to be considered are gen.
uineness, purity, terminating power
and actual value OF the seed. A good
magnifying glass, a set of small bottles
or tubes provided with corks, and o
homemade terminating apparatus are
all that Is necessary to enter into o
personally conducted pure-seed inves-
3igation. The method of testing as
carried ON in an experimental station
= about as follows:
A fair average sample Is secured,
and this sample Il divided up into
analles average samples, 20 that sew
Geu nests ean be carried on Il the same
time. Altar this smallsr average sam.
~ \ weighed, The seeds ass spread
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

measures nine feet from tip to tip, four
aud q half feet each way from the CEN
tre OF the lip. This mustache Is Mr..
Browns greatest Joy and pride. II is
most carefully kept, and would at
tract marked attention anywhere. Tho
Indians look upon this enormously
long mustaohe with awe and reverence.
believing Mr.. Brown TO have been ex.
ceptionally blessed by God.
Mr.. Brown is by birth Virginian.
lie was born in Loudoun County.
eleven miles west OF Leosburg, near
what IL known now ~ Round Hill.
His father moved from Loudcun
County to Barbour County, then in
Virginia, but now in Wast Virginia, in
October, 1857.
Mr.. Browns occupation has always
been that OF farmer, with tho oxcep.
tion OF period of eighteen years.
which he devoted TO tho lumber busi-
ness, and the time he has been giving
to Uncle Sam. Fourteen months ago
Mr.. Brown was appointed Issue Clerk
at the Fort Hall Indian Agency, which
position he is still filling.
The fame OF Mr.. Browns elongated
mustache is by no means confined to
the wilds Of Idaho. IL is known
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
sEED.oERMlNATING APPARATUS USED by THE GOVERNMENT

made with double walls which are
filed with water to preserve low
temperature. The lower part OF the
chamber is made OF sheet iron and
contains Bunsen gas burner con-
nected with an automatic heat regu.
lator. which is used TO control tho
temperature. The upper chamber is
provided with holes for tho insertion
of thermometers and for the admission
of oxygen. The chamber is provided
with shelves made OF galvanized iron,
and on these shelves are copper pnns,
in which the seed may be germinated
in various ways. Before the seed is
placed in this or any other generating
apparatus il is soaked in distilled
water or rain water from six to fifteen
hours to hasten termination. The
"sprouting bed" is made of some
material which will soak up water,
such as porous dishes, thick cloth,
hannel Or blotting paper, nsbestus
cloth, earth or sand. Tho selected
seeds are placed on or between the
spropting bed, and placed in the
terminating chamber. The tempera-
ture is maintained at a uniform de.
gree as il is in an incubator, and, in
fact, the artificial terminating of seeds
and the artificial Matching Of eggs are
alike in many respects, and good
germinator can be made out OF an
ordinary incubator. The seeds are
left in the terminating chamber until
they sprout, and the terminating
value OF the sample of seeds is found
by counting the number of seeds
which sprout within the time allowed
and ascertaining the percentage Of
the whole number.
Usually the time allowed for seeds
to germinate is rs follows: Ten full
days for cereals, clovers, peas, beans,
lentils, sunhowers, cabbage, rape,
mustard, flax, chicory, hemp, poppy
and tobacco; fourteen full days for
beet-seed balls, rye grasses, timothy,
carrots, etc. twenty.one full days for
grasses, except meadow and rye grasses
and timothy; twenty-eight full days
for meadow grasses, birches, alders,
acorns. beeches, ETC., and forty two
full days for white pine and stone
fruits. Seeds which do not germin.
ate within the specified time are
counted bad, and, in the calculation.
figure as such.
A simple, homemade terminating
apparatus can be made Of o good.sized
milk pan, porous dish, such as Ia
used for setting flower pots in. and q
pane of glass big enough to entirely
cover the pan. The bottom of the
pan is covered with water and tho por'
Gus saucer is placed IN the middle. In
the bottom of the saucer piece oi
thick blotting paper or flannel is laid
and on this the seed are spread, snd
then another piece OF paper or olott
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

care Ia taken TO place the pan near the
stove or In some warm place NJ night.
The pan may be left partly open from
time to time TO permit fresh air to
reach the seed. With this apparatus,
and u strong magnifying glass 20 aid
In separating the impurities from tho
sample TO bo tested, any farmer can
ascertain the practical value OF his
seed. The sample should bo fair
average Of tho whole and u should be
weighed and tho seeds counted 80 that
the proper percentage Of purity and
terminating value can bo ascertained
accurately.
For cleaning largo quantities OF seed
from which TO secure test sample n
seed.cleaning machine In required.
One used In an experimental station Is
like tanning mill. This machine not
only separates the chat and dirt from
the seed, but divides the clean seed
into light and heavy seeds.
All that this machine does can be
done by n farmer with a number OF
sieves, varying In tho number OF
mcshes TO the inch. With n number
OF such sieves the seeds can be cleaned
and separated quickly aud cheaply.
Chicago Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
Kite Ice.

An American farmer in Brazil who
longed for the cooling liquids OF his
native land and was unable to obtain
them in that tropical country, has
utilized kite for the purpose OF OBJ
tanning ice, says the South American
Journal. He fills tin can with water
and sends it to the height of three
miles, where it is promptly frozen.
After sufficient interval the kite is
rapidly hauled in and the cake of ice
is secured. The inventor is SO pleased
with his toy that he now proposes to
send up kite $50 feet long by steel
wire cable. Under the kite will be
suspended pulley, over which runs
an endless chain bearing cans attached
to hooks. The cans will be filled with
water and the speed of the belt upon
which they run will be SO regulated
that the topmost cans will be convert
cd into ice sufficiently hard to stand
the downward journey. This Il oee-
tainly the most original ice machine
Of which We have ever hoard.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

ont upon a smooth glazed black or
white surface and all OF the impurities
are carefully separated from the gem
uino seed, weighed and their percent.
age asccrtained. All chat. sand and
foreign mixtures OF any sort are re.
garded as impurities. The seeds OF
weeds are identified, II possible, and
every result is carefully recorded on
blanks made for the purpose. When
tho test for impurities ia complete the
terminating test is made. Where the
tests are made thoroughly two lots OF
seeds are taken for the gorminating
test; one for tho terminating appara-
tus and one for outdoor or
greenhouse culture. For sprouting
seeds IL Ia necessary TO have
some scrt OF nm apparatus In which
all OF the different factors governing
termination, such M light, tempera.
ture nhd moisture, can be controlled,
and this requires artificial heat which
can be readily regulated. Various
forms OF equipments are used; one Of
them consists of n square chamber
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

puffs, gathered top and bottom, are
gracefully disposed over comfortable
sleeves, that fit closely from elbow to
wrists, where they are completed with
embroidery. The smooth pointed
bretelles are edged with embroidery
and sewed to the yoke across the
shoulders, to stand out we'll over the
full sleeve puffs. This style is special.
ly desirable for simmer wash fabrics,
gingham. percale. lawn. dimity or
wash silk, which can be dsintily
trimmed with inEertion, lace, fancy
stitching or embroidery. Cashmere.
camel's hair. serge and other woolens
win develop prsttily with yoke and
under sleeves Of contrasting iabrics
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
MUSEUM IN THE " WHITE HOUSE. y
Confederate Memorial Collection Es-
tabiishcd In Richmond.

Confederate Memorial Collection Es-
tabiishcd In Richmond.
The building In which the Confede.
rate museum has Just been established.
says Leslio's Weekly, is the old White
House OF tho Confederacy. The build
ing was purchased by tho city OF Rich.
mond for si3, 200 aud presented TO
President Davis when the seat OF the
Confederate Government was moved
from Montgomery, Ala. Jefferson
Davis occupied II four years. In April,
1865, when tho Federal Army occupied
the town, this building became head
quarters for military District No.
l." From 1871 TO less than two years
ago IL was used as public sohool.
Miss Winnie Davis, "the Daughter OF
the Confedorncy," was born in tho
house. Little Joe Davis fell from the
portico and was killed.
A Confederate bazaar in Richmond
in 1892 yielded S32, 900, and with this
aud other contributions the building
has been restored and improved under
the direction of tho Indies OF the Con
federate Memorial and Literary So.
ciety. IL ia a handsome house, with
splendid round columns, roomy por-
ticos, mantels OF Oarrara marble. and
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
A LITTLE GIRLS DRESS.

White embroidered lawn made the
simple and attractive frock pictured
in the engraving, the square yoke be-
ing cut from the skirt edging and the
bretelles, neck and wrists trimmed
with embroidery to match. Shoulder
straps, rosettes and long ends OF violet
satin ribbon form the pretty decora-
tion. The full skirt is gathered front
and back and joined to the lower edge
OF the straight yoke. the points OF en-
broidery being allowed to fall over
the gathered fullness. The neck is
finished with standing collar. Full
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

putable. conscientious dealers will
have themselves to blame II plants,
grasses, flowers and shrubs fail to
spring from the seed, but too often
che little bags or packages Of seeds
contain sand, crushed quartz, "dead"
seed or inferior seed mixed with o
small proportion of the genuine, for
seed adulteration has been reduced to
o science.
Sometimes this a6ulteration is due
to sheer carelessness on the part Of
growers and dealers, but more oft en-
IL is the result OF careful study and
careful manipulation by dishonest
men. Europe set the example of mix
ing inferior, dead and cheap seed with
the good to increase tie profits of the
grower and dealers, and some OF the
worst pests which trouble farmers
were introduced into this coun-
try through the medium of adul.
terated seeds.
The Russian thistle, foul weed
which covers over 80, 900 square miles
OF good farming lands and seriously
interferes with agricultural operations
in seven States, stole into the United
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

or Of the Haring Medici collar. No. Q
is made from emerald velvet richly de-
corated with jet passementerie in scrolls
and edged oil around with black ost-
rich feather ruchiDg. IL can be closed
to the neck or left open as here illus
trated and cut with or without the not
ches in back and front. Both capes are
lined with fancy taffeta, firm inter-
lining adding to the warmth and i'm
proving the set OF these stylish colets.
The quantity Of material A inches
wide required to make these cUllets
for lady OF medium size is II yards
for No. ! design, and u yards for No.
2 design.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
sryLran snrnr wAIsr.

Persian printed lawn made this
stylish shirt waist, tho collar and cuffs
being OF fine white linen. Tho fronts
and back III smoothly nj tho top. .
pointed yoke facing that can bo made
with or without centre seam being
stitched across tho shoulders on back.
A boz plait IL formed on right front.
through which button holes arc worked
60 close with studs or buttons Tapes
are inserted In n casing at tho waist
line in back and tied in front 20 rcgu.
late the fullness, the lower edge being
hemmed and worn under the skirt. A
narrow belt encircles tho waist. The
neck 10 finished by a rundown collar.
and closes with double studs or but
tons. Full gigot shirt sleeves are
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

large, high rooms. To every State OF
the old Confederacy room will be as
signed, TO be in charge of regent
representing that State. These re-
gents are the daughters of distin-
guished Confederates, including Miss
Mildred Lee, Miss Daisy Hampton and
Miss Winnie Davis. There arc many
visitors daily to the new museum, and
IL la expected that tho project to es-
tablish u battle abbey will be consoli-
dated with this enterprise. The mat
ter is now under consideration.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
FASHIONS REALM.
sEAsONABLE HINTS CONCERN
ING FEMININE APPAREL.
Coiiets for Spring and Summer Wear
Dainty Dress for "a Little
Girl-Styiish Shirt
Waist.

ToR spring and cool days in
II summer those collcts illustrat.
" ed herewith arc very ncces-
cary. stylish and becoming TO
wear with street gowns OF light jackets.
Two OF tho most popular styles arc
here given. No. I has pointed yoke
Of black velvet. almost covered with
Jet passementerie, circular ripple
cape OF black satin being joined TO it's
lower edge. which Ia handsomely
trimmed with lace fuled on and head
ed with narrow beading. A full ruch'
ing OF lnce or chiffon stylishly finishes
The neck, which can be omitted In fav-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

throughout the Virginias and the South
generally. Tho newspapers OF the
places OF tho towns visited by Mr..
Brown have loudly extolled the won.
derful length Of his mustache, but this
is the first time that picture of tho
proud owner of the longest mustache
in the world has ever been printed.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
I. The Heavy Butter Plate.v

One Of the tricks of the grocers'
trade is "the heavy butter plate"
Some grocers have habit of putting
the wooden plates upon which they
sell their butter away in damp place
to absorb moisture and gain in weight.
In this way the grocer gains about an
ounce to the pound, which, in q
months sales, reaches pretty total.
Chicago Record.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

ravages OF tho "white scale, an insect
which threatened the orange industry
OF California with destruction. 1t cost
$4,000 to introduce the lady birds
into California, but as they fed vo-
raciously upon the white scales the
latter were nearly wiped out, and the
orange groves were saved.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

is laid over the seed and the pane OF
glass is placed over the pan. The
paper or cloth is soaked In water
before tho seeds are laid In and
the seeds are soaked from six to
fifteen hours before putting them
in the pan. The water soAks into the
porous saucer and this keeps the
knIputing-bed" moist enough to
y ths seeds. The atmosphers OF
diRasy living room \ suilable Il
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

such rvelvet or silk. The bretelles bs.
ing trimmed 20 match.
Tho quantity OF material 30 inches
wide required TO mako this dress for o
child four years old Is 81 yards; for .
six.year.old size. ~ yards; for ten
year. year.old size, % yards.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
Better for the BOys.

The Judge of the Maysville (Ky.)
Police Court summoned into court the
parents of some incorrigible boys. and
offered them the option OF giving their
sons . sound whipping or having them
sent to the workhouse for thirty dsYa
They CHOSE the former, and Officers
stood BY 70 zee that the paddle Wa
veil applied.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

white linen as here illustrated.
The quantity OF material 36 inches
wide required to make this shirt waist
for q lady having . 36-inch bust
measure is 81 yards. /.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
TESTING SEEDS.
INTERESTING OPERATIONS AT
AN ExPER RlNInNr STATION.
Seed Aduitcration Has Bccn Re
duced TO u Science TEST for Inn
puritics-- II Tome. Made Germ
mating Apparatus.

VXoTITH the coming Of spring,
AN/ heralded by the alluring
Y v aud highly colored adver-
tisements OF sood dealers
and florists. tho farmer, housewife and
amateur gardener are flooding tho
mails with the seed orders they aro
sending to the dealers The little paper
packages, full of promises OF lovely
blooms and plump vegetables, will bo
sent by return mail, and then will
como the planting, waiting, anxiety
and triumph or disappointment.
Those who bought their seeds OF re-
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
THE oLp.YAsmoSrp BAREaEs,

The old-fashioned baregss have
come back with the mohairs. They
are thin and wiry. with an infinits6i-
NAL thread of some color running
through Q black ground. A narrow
black satin stripe runs the othsR
way Of the goods. These. too, win
have . colorsd silk lining 10 alean.
through the transparent texture
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18
A Twenty Thousand Dollar Bug.

The picture given herewith shows
''lady bird beetle" small bug
brought from Australia by the United
States Government to head of the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

gathered at top and bottom, on each
side of the FLASHED openings. tho full
ness at the wrists being joined to
straight cuffs that nro closed with link
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-03-18

buttons. Shirt waists in this style are
made OF striped and plain batiste, grass
linen, percale, madras, cotton cheviot
and other plain and fancy shirtings,
with collar and cuffs to match, or OF