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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-09-13

Manager William Russell, OF the Third
Avenue theater. has not yet completed
HIS bookings for the season, but many
high-csass attraction. have negotiated
Tor time. ana the date has been fixed FOR
the formal opening OF the coy thea,er a,
Third avenue and Madison street The
temoer y. which Is the date selected for
Pesrson's white Squadron" Company. a
Eastern people who are now en- route TO
the Pacific coast Mr.. Russell considers
himself particularly fortunate In securing
the White Squadron Company for his
opening. and has, In consequence of the
reputation enjoyed by Mr.. Parsons at
fractions booked the company FOR three
different engagements during the earlier
months OF the season September = and
during the week the pieces selected have
been Tho White Squadron" a naval
play after which the company has been
named. and The Land Of the Midnight
Sun" For O-tober - the weeks engage
ment viii De for the Police Patrol" and
the Derby Mascot" and for the week of
November 2. u spectacular production OF
she" and The Midnight Alarm. Mr..
Pearson's attractions have always been
remarkable for the special scenery and
accessories that are carried for noun ting
his plays consistently ana we'll. This year
a great many new features are promised,
and the plays VIII ne staged with the Same
attention 10 detail that has marked their
production In the larger cities OF the East
as among the leading successes.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-09-13

There is more catarrh IN this section OF
the country than all other diseases put to-
gether and until the asst few years was
supposed 10 be IncuTaDle For great
MANY years doctors pronounced It a local
disasse and prescribed local remedies and
IN constantly falling 10 cure with local
treatment. pronounced Ii incurab'e. Sci
ence has proven catarrh TO be a consIItu-
tioral disease. and therefore requires con-
sttfutionsl treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co. To-
let.o Ohio is the only constitutional cure
on the market II is taken internally in
doses from 10 drops TO a teaspoonfui. 1t
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF the system. They offer one hum
drel dollars for any case II falls 10 cure
Send for circulars and testimonials. Ad-
dress F J. CHENEY e. CO. Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-09-13
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-09-13

ID The Founding the great souxa Nth
al his latest marches; Fanny Rice ars ,ha
Mapleson imperial opera company IN rran6
English opera.
FOR tns balance OF the season ,h.r. has
peen booked. TO date. The following. James
a. aerne. In Shore Acres Murrav a
MACK Old Eoss" Hoey ia The Partor
Match; Maggie Cline. the original
tough girl: Charles Frohnau's corr
pany. in For Fair Virginia Georgia
eayvan, whom We have net seen for
number OF years. Otis Skinner. who was
Tor years Modjeska's leading man. prsrn-
rose q Vests Ministries. K NJ and Joxeuh
Holland. and Fanny Davenport. as,iy st,,,-
ported by Melborne Mcdowell. in Sars4o,,'s
1isnonda." This Will be the last saason
OF sardos's past successes. so FAR AZ
Fanny Davenport Is concerned. and sverv
eHort viii Be made to make II a notable
success
Inc above list has rarely ever been ex-
cesieu. ana does not include all Of the good
things that are promised as Mr. He{lIg Ia
sun In negotiation with other attractIons
the dates for which have not We. been
nsed. For those. however. who can enjoy
In anticipation q feast OF theatrical NOR
sels, the contracts already signed furnish
Dill OF fare thai the eplcures may smack
their lips over.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
A Big Day at Mayesvllle.
MAyssyl11x s. c. Augl 1895.

MAyEsvILLg, S. c., Aug /, 1895.
% August 7th there will be reunion at
Mayesville historical of the old Confederate
command known as the Palmetto Sharpsboot-
ers. Several orators have been invited to ad-
dress the old soldiers, and a band will be iu
attendance to furnish music for the occasion.
Everybody, and especially old soldiers, are
invited 10 come and bring basket full of
eatabes, as there is to a basket pic mic
During the day the Mayesvile and MAJ
ming base bail teams will cross bats on the
local diamond, and as these are both good
teams, those present are promised fne game
of base ball.
At night there is to he a german on the
floors of the mammoth new Pudding Swamp
tobacco warehouse, to which all dancers are
iavi:ed. Already communications have been
received from persons in Columbis, Florence,
Sumter and other places expressing deter
minaton TO be on hand for the german,
which promises 20 be . brilliant affair. A
E e string band vii! discourse the music.
lie, all who are fond of tripping the "light
fantastic ,oe' be on han3-it will not cost
visitors u cent, The home people will stand
the cost. Remember ,hesaay and da!e-Fri-
day August 7'h.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
Hoods Pills cure liver ills, constipation
jaundice, sick headache, billiouspess. Csc.
The Scholarship Winners

The names Of the lucky winners of the
Peabody scholarships at the Peabody Normal
college, Nashville, Tenn, were made public
yesterday by the superintendent Of education.
South Carolina has l2 scholarships at this
institution but nine OF them are already
flied, leaving three vacancies 10 te filed by
the examinations held On the 22nd Of last
month
The winners are Eldridge Baskin, Of Bish-
opviile, Albert Jordan, of Hartsvile, and
Clarence f ElgiD, of Neal, Anderson
county. These young men made the highest
marks 10 the order named The alternates
are: Miss E G. Erwin, of Florence, md
c |. Morgan. of Brook, Lexington. There
were nine competitors in all
A Peabody scholarship IS worth 500 a
year and the students railroad fare from his
home to Nashville and return by the most
direct route, and is good for two years.
The college year consists Of eight months,
beginning on the first Wednesday 10 Octo-
her and closing on the last Wednesday in
May, and scholarship students receive from
the president Of the college S25 on the last
days of October, December, February, and
April The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
MIR. C. F. McFaddeu i 5 DOW on the Mort

Mr.. C. F. McFadden is DOW on The North
eru markets buying goods for bis fall trade.
Mr.. Harris Bsstow, of Benne,tsville, is in
the city to-day.
Mrs. S. A. Baskin aod Mrs Dr.. Henry
Stuckey, of Bishopville, passed through the
city Tuesday morning eo route 10 Cleveland
Springs, N. c.
Mr. Willie Nelson, son of Mr.. S. E. Nell
son, of Sta,eburg, and who is 10 business in
Charleston, is visiting his fathers family,
and was in the city Saturday.
Mr.. Abel, assistant yard master of the A.
c. L. at Florerce, has been in charge Of the
Sumter yard for few days, on account of
the sickness of Mr. Pope, the yard mister
here.
Mrs G. J. Turbeville, who has been visit
ing relatives in this city, has returned to
Florence. After several days stay with Mrs.
R. Turbeville, she will return TO her home in
Raleigh, N G.
Mr.. B. D. Mitchell, who removed from here
to Kingstree year or more ago, was in the
city last Saturday, and made arrangements
TO move his family back 10 this city TO live.
The change s made on account of health.
Mr.. B W Butler, who has resided 10 this
city fer several years, and was recently with
Fauntleroy's Racket store, leaves this even
ing for Forecce where he will engage il
business on his own account. His nuuer-
Gus friends mere unite in wishing him sue
cess in bis enterprise.
Mrs. S. P. Bsockinlou. of Williamsburg,
is speeding some time with her sister, Mrs.
B. r. Sanders Mr. Brockintol having gene
TO Hot Sptings, Ark, for his health. Mrs.
3. has received telegram in the last few
DAYS 10 the effec, that her husband is quite
sick with fever. His mother is with him.
Miss jamie Hussey, Of Sumter, returned
10 her home on Monday, after visit of
Miss Hussey is graduate of the Sumter Fe-
male Institute aud highly accomplished
young lady. She has many friends here,
who regret that her visit Was not longer
Hopewel Correspondent Darlington News.
Mr. j. w McKiever re,orned last night
from Monks Corner, where be went to put 10
bid on the contract for the erection of the
new court house Tor Berkeley county. There
we're nine bids submitted and Mr.. McIver' 5
was mex, to the lowest The contract was
awarded to the Knoxville Construction Co.,
of Knoxville. Tenn, the lowest responsible
bidder.
Mrs. NJ. R. Wilson and daughter, Miss
Eloise, vent to Chick Springs week or two
ago at the same time that Dr.. and Mrs
McCalum did, and the party met with 40
accident about the time OF their arrival, that
came near being serious one with Mrs.
Wilson They all got in,o back that was
drawn by mule. Something startled the
mule anc caused it to run away, and al!
we're thrown cut Mrs. Wilson was the
worst hurt, as several of the Others fell on
ber, thus adding to the injuries she received
by her own fall She was improving at Last
accounts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

MIR. J. G. Dinkins, one of the candidates al
the recent election for cotton weigter, asked
the Board to reconsider the vote, aud count
ballot cast for j S. Dinkns, who was not
candidate as said vote was intended 10 be
for J C Dirkios The change of this one
ballot would have elected J. G pnkius The
Board decided that The matter could rot be
legally reopened.
house on west Liberty street: occupied by
Newton Wilson aud Ed. Cerios, was struck
ny lightning Yesterday afternoon during the
thunder storm. The corner Of the house was
struck and The lightning ran down the back
porch which was partially demolished :.
The shingles from the root were scattered in
all directions. aud it is surprising that sew
eral of the crowd of children who were or
the porch at the time were not il jdred.
The fow of the we'll at the Lew tobacco
warehouse is about two gallons 8 mioute,
instead of oIe, as waa reported The well
WAS accepted and paid for, although several
Of the warehouse company are not as we'll
satisfied as they would have been bad the we'll
been carried deeper. The contractor, bo oxev'r II,
As soon AS he got flow OF water, stopped
work, and took down bis machinery and 10
have deepeped the we'll would have uecessl-
tsted putting up everything again.
Owing to the excessive beat and consequent
danger to their borses, the Sumter Ice Com
pany has decided TO discontinue running their
ice wagon for the present. Their factory and
the ice house up town will be kept open and
prompt attention will be given at either place
to all customers. boy will be kept at the
ice house, and orders by phone for ice in
quantity will have prompt service. The
wagon service will be resumed as soon ss the
weather will admit OF it.
For several days the Health Officer has
been nosiDg around the Masonic Temple to
try to 6nd out The cause of bad odor that
WAS very noticeable to psssers-by on the side
walk NJ the Intersection Of the alley way on
the east side Of the bulldog. AS pipe for
waste water is said 10 discharge into the cut
ter st that point, some attributed the offense
TO that, but investigation did not sustain the
charge Isaac Wright, City Jan,or, who
fills in bis time by opening the street drains
in the 6re limits, ii is thought solved the
mystery several days ego.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
Democratic Ex. Committee.

The meeting advertised for Monday was
held in the Cour, House. The principa. busi-
ness was the appointment Of managers and
making arrangements for the primary
1t was decided that two managers from the
faction composing club, and one manager
and clerk from the opposite faction be ap-
ponted-the managers to vote where they
serve.
I. C. Strauss, H. G. Osteeu and a W.
Knight were appointed committee TO assist
:he County Chairman aud Secretary in get
ting gu: tickets, ballot boxes and necessary
papers Tor the primary
All candidates fer State Offices were assess
sd s. each and candidates Tor Solicitor and
Congress were assessed 81 before primary, and
The successful contestants be assessed :5 III
addition.
Managers of primary eiec,io:s"ere api oin'-
ed The list OF sane Is published elsewhere
in this PAPER
Tie aeo:s CT TIE committee were discussed
ard steps takes to settle same.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
DEATHS.

Mr.. R. l.. Jones, of Providence, died at his
home in that neigboorhood on Sunday
morning, aged II years Mr.. Jones was n
Confederate Veteran aud good citizen.
The wife of Mr. H S. Briggs, of this city,
died suddenly last Friday about noon at his
home on Manning Avenue. She had been in
usual health up to short time before, when
she complained of feeling chilly and with
pain in the head She went to her room and
vas attended by Mr. Briggs and daughter,
but grew rapidly worse and died in very
short time. She leaves eight children and
husband TO mourn their distressing beieave-
nent She was Miss Brailsford, and the
body was taken to Summerton, her family
home, Saturday afternoon for burial.
Mr F. B. jackson, of Providence, died on
Thursday from typhoid fever after about foar
weeks sick ness. He was about SO years old
and leaves wife and four small children.
His remains were in,erred al the High Hills
Church yesterday.
Mr. j. E. Rowe, a young man about 25
years old, of Naming, s. c died at Shan
don, suburb of Columbia, on last Thurs
day, from The effect Of heat and dissipation.
His body was found alone, under q tree, and
facts obtained by the Coroner's inquest
caused them to reoder verdict giving the
above cause tor his death.
Rev. James K. MendeDhall, a prominent
and we'll known Baptist minister, died in
Greenville, S. G, on July 80, IN his list
year he was pastor of the Camden church
for seven years and had many friends in this
county.
Mrs. Geo. B. Murrell died al Florence last
Sunday. The body was brought here and in
tered at the cemetery after funeral services
held at the residence of Mr. R l. MurreIl, at
3 80 Monday afternoon Mrs. Murrell left here
last week, not feeling well, and went to
Florence to see her sister. She became worse
after reaching Florence, and died ou Sunday.
She formerly lived here, aud Mr.. Murrell VAS
engineer for McLaurin l. Co. She leaves her
husband aud TWO children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
Found Dead.

Titus Williams, an old Legro man, "ho
was at one time pumper vt Caremont depot,
was found dead on Friday morning in an
ou,house on Mr. John Phillips place about
two miles from this city. Titus had married
a young woman who deserted him, after
which be stayed while with bis half broth
er, Prince Albert, who worked land of Mr..
T. D. Chaodler Albert got tired Of Titus
and put him IN the clubhouse pending his ef-
forts 70 get him into the Poor House.
The Coroner being notified, held an ia
quest, aud upon the facts being ascertained q
verdict was rendered by the Corouer's jury,
charging death as the result Of neglect. for
which Prince Albert was responsible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

Sewing Machines and Organs cleaned and
repaired at the Sumter Music House
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
Soda served in j,tf. At Chin-'s fountain

Tobacco Baskets, cheap as the cheapest
Tor sale oy Levi Bros. July l
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
NOTICE!

A Ill CANDIDATES MUST PAY IN THE
~ assessment of one dollar before the
meeting of the County campaign to be held
in Sumter on the 18th rst s: and all candi-
dates are reminded that they must file their
pledges 10 days before the primary The rri-
mary is to be held on August IS, 1895
Done by order of the County Executive
Committee. Y. ~ RD1,
COUNT Chair man
j. VI KNIGHT,
Secretary -3t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
MARRIED.

Mr. Sam Hough and Miss Fieda Hudson
were married last Thursday evening at the
residence Of the officiating miaister, Rev Mr..
Jamsop. The groom is the son of Mr. J. NJ.
Hough, Clerk of Court for kershaw Comfy,
and the bride daughter of Mr.. J. W.
Hudson, of Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
Shot his Ear OFF.

MIR. c. T Evans Of Spring Hill, shot a
negro named Tom Stucky, ou last Wednea-
day, the load taking effect in the shoulder and
cutting eff one ear He is not dangerously
wounded. The particulars of the difficulty
were not obtained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
The Greenville Firemen's Tourna-
ment

Chief Bloom has received from the cona-
mil,ee notice 10 he effect that railroad
rates have been secured for the tournament at
Greenyile on August l2-l9, as follows: for
6remen in uniform, one cent a mile Travelled;
for civilians, three cents a mile for round trip
In all probability, Il picked team from
Sumter will go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
Clareln0nt Lodge No. Ga A. /. NJ.

rVHE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU-
NICATION Of Claremont Lodge, No.
Ga. A. +. 81. viii be held on Thursday
Evening", Aug. 10Th. ut = p. n. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
By order, +. NJ. SPAAN, W u.
H. C. MosEs, Secretary. Jnl29-lw
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
Estate Of Gee. w. Rollins, Deed.

4 LIZ PERSONS having Claims against
~ said Estate Will presen' same cai y at
tested, aud nil persons N any way indebted
10 said Estate, viii make payment without
drlav g JOSEPH K. FOLSOM
Qualified Excr
Jnly l5.-3t ?lllerS Ferry, $ c.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

ton of London, has system which gives
her hydraulic power and electric light at a
small proportion of the price in London.
1t can be had for third the London price
at points close to falls, and is far cheaper
than gas. But, alas we have not the
Swiss mountains, with their many sorges,
at ourdoors, and if we seek the distant
sources the problems of transmission
come in.
As to capital cost, water power plant of
modern design and suitable for quite small
falls may be constructed at 919 to $50 per
horsepower: for large installations the
capital cost is but 91O or so. The steam
engine on a similar basis would cost ego to
f25, and Dowson' sgas-engine system about
Ell. AT moderate efficiency the water
power will involve working expenditure of
about f3 to "a per horsepower per annum,
the steam engine of IS, and the Dowson
gas engine of f6 10s, assuming the
engine to be worked 5000 hours in the year.
In working an electric-light station the
efficiency or the steam engine is low, for
reasons which need not be discussed here,
so that it is apparent that, given fall,
power can easily be got for the same capt.
tai outlay as for other motors, in some
cases for much less. while the working cost
is only e-haIf.-Good News.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

Kearny streets with a sort of stand. In
one corner of ;his he fastened torch that
tiared wildly and gave a sickly light and
also produced plenty OF smoke. On top of
his stand he had a figure of a jumping
jack dancing over grIndstone that he kept
in motion by treaole worked by his foot
He always brought q campstool with
him and seating himself commenced to
sing "Get your raZors ground" so ar
ranging the accents and infections OF the
words as TO make them fit into the tune OF
all OF the popular songs of the day. Pea
body's makeup was a most peculiar and
weather, he was always dressed as if on a
trip to the North Pole. He had the APP
pearance of an Esquimau with his head
covered with a pointed fur cap and an
overcoat heavy enough to withstand the
lowest temperature on record. He was
always in good humor and never failed
to make witty remark to any body who
stopped to look at his outfit.
Peabody never did any WORK on the
streets. He simply took the raZors from
his customers and sharpened them at his
shop the next day. They were always
ready the next evening, and Peabody used
to say they were lust as good for fighting
as for shaving" AT first he did a good
business, and, it is said, made plenty of
money, but as the prices for BARRIERS
work were gradually reduced he made less
and less, and toward the last did very
poorly.
Just what became of the old man is not
known. The last time he was at his
stand, about ten years ago, he was as
happy as ever. One night he failed to put
in an appearance and has not been seen
there since.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
AssAILED BY BURGLARS.
Seven Chinese Thieves Armed With Big
&2ives Attempt Robbery.

Seven Chinese Thieves Armed With Big
&2ives Attempt Robbery.
Seven Chinese burglars, armed with big
knives, attempted raid on Lee Doon's
merchandise store, AIT Commercial street,
at 1895 o'clock yesterday morning.
A pistol report rang out clearly on the
still night air and there was an immediate
rush of men from all directions to the seat
of trouble.
On the sidewalk near the corner of
Sansome and Clay streets was a China
man whining piteously and grasping his
side, while he stammered that he was shot.
Moving along in the shadow on the op-
posite side of Clay street was another
Chinaman headed toward China atown. He
did not halt when commanded, but was
overtaken and pinioned before he had
reached Montgomery street.
Both men were searched. but no wea pom
was found on either nor were any signs of
a wound evident about the first capture.
Under his clothing was found a small
canvas sack, such as is used for carrying
coin, but he lied deliberately In regard to
its possession. He said that several Chi
nese had shot at him on Commercial
street, but that he was too scared to see
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

skiff that could hardly be used for any,
thing else. 1t was leaky and rotten, and
1t would have been almost suicide to have
ventured on the water in it. But after it
was hauled to the porch on the south side
of the ark, firmly blocked so that it would
not roll over and filled with earth, it made
a capital vegeta BILE garden.
In the stern of the old craft she planted
peas and in the bow lettuce. A bed of green
onions and radishes was laid out amid
ships and all have done well. The more
the contrivance is examined the more
adapted it seems for its purpose, and
some new advantage can be discovered
each day. The holes that were in the bot
tom of The boat have proved to be. Just the
things for air vents. By the top of the
boat being raised three feet above the
porch 1t makes the garden very handy to
attend to. There is no back breaking
STOPPING over to pull weeds. This feature
also makes 1T easy to see insect pests and
end their careers on the spot. In fact the
garden is ar ideal one.
In general appearance the garden is OF
the quaintest description. 1t looks little
bit unnatural to be sure, but for all that il
is highly picturesque, and taken alto.
gether 1t is rs pleasing to look at as prac-
tical.