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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-31


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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-31

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ipill Harper, George W. Smalley's
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-31
Secretary.
Portland, Or, Feb. ), 1896.
DISTRICT CoNVENTIoN.

A Republican convention for the
first congressional district, OF the
meet in the city of Albany on Tues
day, April I, 1896, at p. m. for the
purpose of nominating candidate
for congress and two delegates to the
national Republican convention. The
convention will consist of 122 dele
gates TO be chosen by the several
counties, as follows:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-31
LITERARY NEWS.

pies and Comments on new Books and
Periodicals.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-31

AT Albany and Corvallis connect with
trans Of Oregon Central 4 Eastern RAILROAD.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-31

1tribner's Magazine for April has
4oIeworthy illustrated articles on Sir
Nhtderick Leighton, Prof. Andrews
Of the Last Quarter of a
Itntury, and Day at Olympia. "The
Elhics Of Modern Journalism" by a
new writer is one Of the most philo-
sophie considerations OF the subject
t|Ia{ has ever appeared.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-31

California Express Train Run dan, between
Portland and San Frsncisco.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-31

Above trains stop at East Portland, Oregon
City, Wo dburn, Salem, Turner, Marion.
Jefferson, Albany, Albany Junction. Irving.
Eugene, Creswsll, Drain, and all stations
from RoSeburg to Ashland inclusive.
RosEnuRc MAII. DAILY.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1896-03-31

WEST SIDE DIVISION.
Between Portland and Corvallis, daily lex
oep. Sunday.l
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02

l f you are anxious TO 6nd the most reliable
blood-puri6er, read in Ayers Almanac he
testimonials Of those who have been cured of
such terrible diseases as catarrh, Rheumatism.
and scrofula, by the use Of Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla Then govern yourself accordingly.
1t is decided that Salem county cannot be
revived for four years, and an effort will he
made to create new couoty to include the
South eastern portion of Sumter county and
portions of Clarendon and Florence counties.
A t least that is the most recent new county
ramor in circulation The county seat and
all the county officials have not been selected :.
Frank Scales, colored, who lives on the
Stateburg road, several miles from this city,
when in town Monday reported that he and
bis son were Ku-Kluxed on Friday night by
a crowd of men. He said that there were
"oceaus" of people in the crowd and that be
recognized only six of them and these he had
indicted The reason assigned for the visit
of the Ku-Klux was that Scales bad been
taking up stock under the stock law, aud
this had enraged his neiehbors. Further
particulars may be obtained when the case
comes 10 trial.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02

A French sailor, who could not epeak a
word of English, speot Saturday in
this city He claimed to be one Of ship
wrecked crew that had been rescued aod
Landed at Pensacola, Fla. He and several Of
his shipmates, wishing to 60 TO New York,
had been provided with transportation as far
as Augusta oy the city authorities of Pensa-
cola From Augusta the sailors set out to
work their way to New York. The one
who struck this place WAS circulating type
written statement of his misfortunes and a
reqnest for assistance 10 reach New York
where be would he ole to Obtain work.
Don't Worrr about your health. Keep
your b' cd pure by taking Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla and you need no, fear the grip, colds,
broochi'is, pneumonis or typhoid fever.
Hood 8 Pills are the favorte family ca'har.
tic. easy 10 operate
Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines sole
or easy terms, aud exchanged for old ones s
the Sumter Music House. in Masonic Temple
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
THE LEAP YEAR BALL.
Somehow Fair Woman Excells in
such Things

Jealousy. the green.eyed monster, Thurs
dav night filled the hearts of the young mer
who bad heretofore been the society leaders
psr excellence, Of Sumter, for they were
forced to admit that the ladies Of Sum
ter, when ball is the subject under con
sideratou, can manage it much better than
the men A ball, under the direction of The
ladies, is perfect. nothing is left to re desired
and those who are 80 fortunate as to be the
guests of the occnsion-evtn the for:orn stagS
-erioy themselves to the fullest, for non are
forgotten, not one left 10 lag supeifuous on
the stage, save, Of course, that uonentity
the nan who cannot dance. yet goes 10 dances,
and even that unfortunate creature, and there
were several Of them pre- ent Thursday night,
was treated much better than be merted.
The ladies who managed the ball realized
that for eight long years they would have no
other opportunity Of demonstrating to their
friends, The men, how such functions should
be conducted, and this realization inspired
them to make every detail tine perfected ex-
ample for future guidance. The Leap Year
Ball would he demeaned by saying that 1t
was success it was simply gorgeous,
glorious, aud enjoyable triumph aad al! who
were privileged to share ia the pleasures OF
the occasion take off their hats in grateful
appreciation to the ladies who provided the
feast of goods thiags for their nn~orthy SER
wants. These remarks may seem extravagant
to those who remained at home and retired
to their prosaic couch, but to do justice to
the subjec, the English language must he
used in its fullness even though it reach the
verge Of extravagance. Those who were
D, esent as spectators have faint realization
of the pleasures that were enjoyed by those
in the ou,most circ'e; only those who par
ticipated know the fullness of the pleasure
provided for The gentlemen by the ladies oi
Sumter.
The attendance was larger than is generally
seen at dances in this city in the german
there we're more than thirty couples on the
floor at one time, aud figures danced were
new and very much prettier than the writer
has ever seen during a reporters experience
of six or eight years
The music for the 6rst dance begau shortly
after $50 clock, AID, save for the inter.
missions, when the dainty supper was
served, there was 90 cessation until after Toe
third hour Of the mornlng had long passed
Then the strains of Home, Sweet'Home, tha,
marked a melodious inis 10 the joyous hours
that had sped all too quickly, in
formed one and all that the ball--tbe LEAP
year ball of '96-wns over and it wxs time to
say good bight The good nights were
reluctantly spoken, and with iht
good nights, the e,ncere thanks fol
an evening Of uual!oyed pleasure and th'
uni estraioed admiration for most decided
success were mingled in equal proportions
The Leap Year Ball was success aod il was
most thoroughly enjoyed by all.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
A Genuine Blizzard.

The blizzard that ragged last week over the
northwest arrived here in full force last nigh
and to-day every thing is covered with slice!
and ice. and the streets are almost blockaded
with limbs and tree tops, broken down ~
the ice aod wind In many places the tee'
phooe and electric light wires are down nm.
der the tree tops. The telephone line is only
partially 10 operation to-day. Hands are al
work clearing the wires, but the work is
hard and dangerous, and as the storm con.
,inues to rage it is no, known at this writing
whether the electric liebts will be able to
operate tonight or not. However every ef:
fort will be made to have the lines clear, and
it is thought that they will be.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02

Mr. B E. DeLorme died at his home in
Bennettsville Friday night at | 0 O'Clock. OF t.
pboid fever after an illness of several weeks
Mr. DeLorme was resident Of this city fol
ten or more years and became thoroughly
Identified with the place and WAS to all in
tents Sumter mao, having married here and
having at all Tia es taken an active interest
10 every thing that contributed 10 the growth
and development of his adopted home
He was man Of decided business ability
and was successfnl In all the enterprises with
hich be was deotised. His early and on
timely death removes from sphere of use
fuiness a man who was generally liked and
respected tor his sterling worth in wide
circle of friends. He leaves wife and Eve
children to mourn his loss, and friends too
numerous 10 mention
The remains were brought to this city for
in,erment on Saturday morning under the es-
cort Of delegation Of Koiehs of Py thias, ;
Beone,tsvil:e Lodge. The following gentle.
men were in the escort: Rev. J. l.. Stokes,
Messrs J P. Gibson, H. H. Covinqten, J. A.
Drabe, K. T. Bar6eld, c. S Chafin, and K
Cross!aod.
A large uumber of Koights of Pythias,
members of Game Cock Lodge, ct the hody
at the depot aud escorted it to The residence
of Dr.. A J. China.
The fuueral services were held in the Meth
odist church AZ O'Clock Saturday and the re-
maine were inferred in ,he cemetery with
Masonic honors by Claremont Lodge No 81,
A. 2. NJ, of whicn Mr. DeLorme wss a mem.
ber
The following gentlemen acted as pail
bearers:
r. L Scarborough, Barlow Walsh, A. G.
Phelps. S. Y. Delgar, C W.'Kiugmsn, c. NJ.
Brand, r. B. Crossland, aud James A. Drake.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
A Generous Gift.

Sometimes, but Dot 80 very often, gen.
erou. gift is not a total surprise, and
when this is the case the absence of the
element of unexpectuess is attributable
entirely to the we'll known liberality OF
the eiver.s The generous gift received Monday
by Delgar Reel Squad will cause hut little
surprise, for the giver, Mr.. b. Hardy, is
known for his liherality when worthy and
deserving object claims mis- attention.
To-day when the Bazaar Committee OF
Delgar Reel Squad called on Mr..
Hardy and asked for contribution be
quietly put down pair Of horses, and told
the BOYS that car load of bnrses bad just
arrived, from which they could select pair
to suit themselves The very generous gif,
was highly appreciated, and The way i, vas
given was even more handsome than
the gift itself.
The Hardy pair will be rsfaed at the Bazaar.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
Our Advertisers


- Fauntleroy announces that his store
will be headquarters this season for Toys and
Dolls. large variety 10 stock. Opposite
the Bank Of Sumter.
J. Ryttenberg l. Sons, have new adver-
tisement thar can hardly fail 10 attract the
ottention Of all readers, but the prices on
holiday goods are named 30 low down that
our readers will doubtless appreciate having
their atteotioH called thereto.
Crosswell & Co.'S new advertisement was
received 100 late to get in this Issue, but We
will say that they are Offering their customers
the advantage they secured on a large lot OF
Flour bought before the rise. and which they
are selliog at less than mill prices They
also have full stock in all otter lines, and
are making prices very low.
Black Mare Mules Asrray-Dennis Jones
of Pisgab, aud Scarboroug l. Raffiald, Scar
boro, $ G, each advertise Black Mare
Mule s,rayed or stolen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

At this time of the year a cold is very eas.
ily contracted, and if left to run it's course
without the aid Of some reliable cough medi.
cine is liable to result in that dread disease,
pneumonia We know Of no better reDed y
to cure a cough or cod than Cham berlain'
Cough Remedy. We have used it quite e1
tensivelv and it has always given entire salts
faction -Olagab, Ind Ter Chief.
This is the only remedy that is known to
be certain preventive of pneumonia
Among the many thousands who have used
it fcr colds aud Ia grippe, We have neTer vel
learned of sugle case having resulted in
pneumonia. Persons who have weak lungs
or have reason 10 fear an attack OF pDeumo
mia. should keep the remedy at hacd. The
Is ana so cent sizes for sale by DR. A.
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PERSONAL.

So Dir. 8. g. Remhert Was in the city Saturday
Mr.. B. n. Harvin, OF Foreston, was 10 the
city Saturday.
Mrs. T. P. MsQ1esa has goue TO Atlanta to
visit her daue htsr.|
Mr. R,.H jennings, of Oraugeburg, speo'
Sunday 10 The city.
Mics Beatrice Nolar, of CoiuDbiA is visit
5 ing Miss Adele Dunne
Mss Edna Keels, of Remberts, has gone to
Salisbury, Mo. TO visit friends
s Misses Charlotte and Leila Boykin, Of
of Boykia's, are visiting Miss Nina Noise.
Misses Laura and Julia Mood are al horae
from Converse College for few days stay.
S Mr.. Charlton B,ewn~ has been in the city
several daYs visiting his brother Rev. c. G.
Brown
Miss Annie Sanders, of Charleston, il in the
city, the guest If Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. L.
+ Marshall.
Aessrs. Tom Bo. kin and E. C. Won Tres
COW. of Camdea, attended lhs Leap Yea:
Ball Thursday night
Mr. Jerome F. Chase, OF F:or-uce, was one
8 OF The attendants u. 'he Leap Year Ball last
lnursday evening.
Miss Esther Strauss and Yr. II. A. Strauss
and Mr. Ed Anderson, Of Mayesville, attend.
sed the Eall las, Thursday night
IS Col. T. Y. Walsh l.ft last evening for
Charleston to attend The annual meeting OF
the State Baptist Association.
@r John B. Miller has gone to Charlotte
N c., TO attend The marriage Of Mr.. Frank
u Beckham and Miss Daisy Bloom.
Misses Emmies and Halle Saunders, OF
Hagood. were among the visiting youog
sladies eho attended the BAH last Thursday
night
Aiiss LinDie McLaurin arrived home from
8 Rock Hill on Friday incoming, and on Mou-
day begrn bsr duties as assistant teacher In
:sihe Graded School
Mr. :. q. Eaens of Marlboro, who has re-
Gently purchased farm near Providence,
ind wilt remove 10 this county TO live in
January, wasio the city Friday.
DR.. A W. Weinberg, of Manning, who
has many friends in this city, has located 10
Camden TO practice dentistry. Dr.. Weint erg
graduate cf the Dental Department OF
The Uoiversiiy Of Maryland.
President e Craigbe.d snd Prof. Har-
din. Of Clemson College, swere 10 The city FIJI.
dsy. They held farmers iustitu1e in Man
ming Thursday, and went 10 Darlington
Friday evening where they held an institute
the next day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
Broke His Head.

Mr. j. w. Lee, one of the most subsian,ia
uen of the Spriog Hill neighborhood spent
the day in to 20. He reported a serions &C
cident that befell ore Of his neero hands on
Monday, 40 accident that may yet have fata
termination A horse ran away with Bill
Smith, coiored, 10 Mr. Lees yard aud while
going at terrific speed the negro was dash
ed from the road cart, striking head foremost
against trte His head was mashed in on
ooe side and be has been in an unconscious
condition ever since 1t is feared that h-
will uol recover, as his injuries are very
serious
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
A Sad Death.

B1sa Pv1LLE, S. c.. Nov 27.-Our quiet
little town has heen sorely ssddened by the
death of Miss Bessie MuIdrow, toe Is year. .old
daughter of Mr r E Muldrow
That awful disease, consumption, claimed
her as victim about one year ago and stree
that time she has been rapidly declining until
O'Clock This afternoon when death cane and
relieved her suffering. We extend our syppa.
thy to the oeresved family R. r.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
A Bank for Blshopville.

I, is reported that's number of the most
substantial men of BishopviIle and vicioity are
Mt work organizing bank to have capital
took Of $4,000 The information received
is not definite, but there appears TO be
strong probability of the early establishment
of tie bank.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
Spring in the Embracelof Winter

After the storm last August when the
greater part of the fruit was blown from the
pear trees, 9 second crop of fruit was put on
bv many of the trees 10 this city Owing 10
the protrec.ed warm weather much of the
fruit had developed rapidly. "A gentleman
brought to this Office this morning sore
twigs With Lecon,e pears and leaves eucased
in ice. One of the pears was the size of a
large egg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
Masonic Supper.

Manville Lodge No z32 A. F. NJ. will give
Hot Supper in the Lodge Hall on the even
log of December 22ud. The proceeds of tie
evenings entertainment will be used for the
benefit Of the Lodge The public generally
is cordially invited to attend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02

After hearing some friends continually
praisirg Cham nerlain'. Collie. Cholera and
DiArrhnea Remedy, Curtis Fleck, Of Ana
helm, Calforuia, purchased bottle Of it for
his own use and is now as enthusiastic over
it's wonderful work as anyone can Re The
Is and SO cent sizes for sale by Dr. A J.
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
A Huge Cat.

Messrs. P. a. Prescott and J. Q Brusson
on Wednesday, Nov. 25,h, caught wild
cat in Scape O'er Swamp, nesr Muldrow's S
Crossing, that measured about ihree-and a.
half feet long. and about eighteen inches
high The stuffed, skin of the "varmint"
was exhisited iu this city on Saturday. Mr.
Prescott says il was the largest cat he ever
saw
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
The Tournament.

The tournament Thursday was the greatest
attraction within score of miles Of Sumter
aud nearly all Of the young people and
.lapy of the older set, who for many moons
eschewed frivolous things that amuse but do
90, instruct, were present. 1t was aa ideal
day fer out of door sport-bright. calm,
as the whispers OF 6rst love- and as caressing
as amaiden's g 6rst kiss on the left cheek Of a
man three days unshaven. The day was
the up.to-datest thing to be found on Novem.
bpr 26th, and the Knights aud ladies, snd
the spectators in general, were present and
,hronging the lis,s, quite awhile in advance
of the advertised hour for the beginning Of
the contest, nevertheless there was a great
tardines nd the gentle aud joyous chase
after three small rouud rings did not begin
iu earnest antil somewhat more than one
halfof the gorgeous ID incompArably lovely
Sou,hera Thanksgiving Day had passed
passed iuto the irrevocable past, and while it
was busying itself in passing the assemb'e ed
aod expectant hosts were also hay-busy
getting hungry. 1t is fact that few
could not endure the paugs Of unsats6ed ap-
petites and bic; them elves away to their
domiciles aud dined, then returned 10 the
tournament and found i, still in progrsss.
The tournamsnt was all right, and with the
day thrown in, was all that could be desir-
ed and it is not saying too much by half to as
sert that every ore who atendend it was atle
to cay tru,hfully that the day was pleasantly
spent If all could live to see a; least a
hundred such Thank giving Days our cups
would overflow and our yearly thanks in
anticipation Of future pleasures as well as for
past blessings would be fervent and sincere.
The result of the tilt WAS as follow:
First prize R. E. Durant
Second prize Blapdiug Duraot.
Third prize W A. Brrkett-
Fourth prize Temple Frersor.
Miss Sue Folk was crowned Queen Of love
and beauty, and the Maids of Honor were
Misses Bertha Strange and Katie Anderson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
Hot Supper

There will be a Hot Supper with coffee and
Oysters at ''Tbe Oaks tbe residence of Mr
Screven Moore near Stateburg OF Friday
night Dec. lth toom to ii O'Clock for
Church purposes The. public s cordially
invited.
Dec 2-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
DEATHS.

Mrs. F. A. Folsom died yesterday after
an ilness of long duration She leaves q
husband, two sons and two daughters to
mourn her loss The funeral services will
be held at the residence on Washington Street
at 10 80 ,o.morrow morpiog
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02

pk6aSdQC dS ASIuO0 OyAQP. 1OuH 0AUSS4S0 40
authorized to refund the money in every case
where it fails to cure. Price, so cents.
While Richard Freelaud was riding in a
swing at neighbor's house last Thursday, the
swing broke. throwing him to the gronud
With such violance, as 10 break his left ankle.
He was attended by Dr.. A. ]. China, of this
city, and Dr.. Joe Watson of Columbia. he
is reported as getting along we'll.
RevH R Mose!ey, W ho lectured in the Bap-
tist church Thursday nirht, had crowd that
filled the building to the limit Of It's capacity
and the large audience was fully repaid for
the lecture was interesting and instructive.
Mr.. Moseley is fully conversaut with his tbeme
and is an easy, fluent and graceful platform
orator.
AS an emergency medicine, Ayers Cherry
Pectoral takes the lead Of all other remedies
For the relief and cure of Group, whooping-
cough, sore throat, and the dangerous pull
monary troubles to which the young are so
liable, it is Invaluable, being promp! to act,
sure to cure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-02
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

On Monday night last black mare mule,
IL years old, about l43 hands high Any
information abou. said mule will he thank
fully received and suitable reward will be
paid for her recovery.
SCARBOROUGH l. RAFFIELD.
Scarboro, S. c.. Nov. II, 1896.