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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23

There is one thing that makes the
people of Sumter look forward to the
New Year with pleasant auticipa-
ton. 1t is tbe promise that the Legis-
lature will give the City Council power TO
require property owners within the FIRE limits
TO put down substantial pavements aad 10
keep them in repair The miserable condition
of some Of the sidewalks 10 the business por.
ton Of the city is an eye sore and a cootiausl
annoyance TO every body who have occasion
to be on the street frequently.
Mesars. R. P Williams and J. A. Brogdon
received the ranks Of Page, Esquire ard
Knight in Gamecock Lodge (. Of P. Monday
night, special dispensation enabling the
lodge to coafer the three ranks at q single
meeting There was large attendance of
Knights, as majority of them had never
seen more than single rank conferred in an
evening Gamecock Lodge has had steady
and healthy growth during the past year and
the order is held in the blghest esteem io Sc
cret society orders in Sumer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
The Ladies Home Journal For '97

An even excellence makes the good things
which The Ladies Home Journal promises
unusually interesting and strong. The list
is long ard sturdy. One series Of papers
alone would sell the magazine: that is, the
three White House articles which ex-Presi-
dent Harrison is to write. No man has ever
done what General Harrison will do in bese
articles: show US what ga Day With the
President at His Desk" means in one article;
in another tell of "The Social Life of the
President" and 10 third article describe
s.Upstairs Life in the White House" Each
of the articles will be profIsely illustrated.
Another aeries equally fascinating is the one
called sGreat Personal Evests," N which
some Of the greatest enthusiasms witch have
occurred in America will be revived: those
wonderful times when Louis kossu,h rode
up Broadway; when the young Prince of
Wales was here; when Jenny Lind sang in
Castle Garden; when Henry Ward Beecher
electrified his congregation by selling slaves
10 his pulpit; when Grant went around the
world; when Eenry CaY oade farewell to the
senate; when John Wesley preached 10
Georgia, Of which so few know. All these
memorable events and others will be wildly
recelleo, toiu Dore Rfapu'caiY 'uau ever oe
fore, and illustrated with pictures which
have occupied twelve artists for over a year.
Altogether, no magazine gives list Of at
fractions so interesting and promising as
does The Lsdies' Hone Journal, and certain
ly no periodicsl does it, as does the Journal,
for only one dollar per year. # it has be
come fad, as it seems, for every girl and
womaa to take this magazine, it is an excel
lent one, and, unlike many other fads, SEN
sible one The Journal is published by The
Curtis Publishing Company, of Philadelphia
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
The Supreme Court.

The members of the Bar who attended the
Supreme Court Monday have returned.
A number of the cases cn The docket from this
county were not reached, and we're accord
iugly continued until the term of Sdnter
County is again reached in the schedule
adopted by the Court
The following cases we're heard
E j. and Eugene Hogan, respondents, vs..
the South Carolina and Georgia Railroad
company, appellant. Appeal abandoned.
Anarchy Washington, sppellant vs. Ern-
est W. A. Bultmau, respondent. Appeal
abandoned.
Mary A. Girardeau, respondent, vs.. South
ern Express company, appellant. Mr.; Mark
Reynolds for appellant; Mr. R. D. Lee for
respondent; Mr.. Rey uo!ds in reply.
LevaDder Elmore, respondent, vs. Gar
rison P Davis, appellant. MIR. R. D Lee
for appellant; Mr.. A. Brooks Stuckey for
respondent sir. Lee in reply.
Abertus S. Brown, respondent, va. j. H
Chandler, appellant. Continued
Lavander Elmore, appellant, VS.. Darling
L. Davis, respondent. Mr.. A: Brooks
Stuckey for appellant; Mr. T. B. Fraser for
respondent,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
Mr.. r. B. BelSer Shot.

Mr. R. (. Belser, of Summer,ou, was
psiofully shot on Monday AFTERNOON by the
accidental Giscbarse Of his gun while get
ting iuto his buggy. Tae load lodged
in one leg, inflicung "a painful wound.
Dr.. S. Chandler Baker weat to SumUerton
yesterday in response to telegram and
Miss Russell. the ln6rmary trained nurse,
accompanied him. Full particulars in refer
ence to the e :tent of the injuries sustained By
is reported that the wound is quite serious.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
Golden Chain Election.

A meeting Of Cbucuoa Lodge, Order Of
the Golden Chain, will be held Wednesday
evening, Dec %. ats o'clock, aod all the
members are requested to be present; as of
6cers for the ensuing term are to be elected
and business of importance is to be trans
acted.
The Order has had very satisfaction term
and the members wish to make the one just
starting more prosperous. Anyone wishing
cheap and safe insurance should Investigate
the benefits. offered BY this Order.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
Jim Bracsy Hear, From

A gentlenan from the Brick Church neigh
horhood, who was in town to day, says that
Jim Bracev is heard from and seen almost
every day in that vicinity. He was not burt
when shot at last week, only one or two
small shot striking him 10 the arm. Our in
formant states that it will be an easy matte:
to catch Bracey if the authorities will send
the rieht nan after him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23

any representation founded on an
understanding between herself and
lhe insurgents. aud congress having
pledged itself to friendly interven-
ton. the only question that remains
to be decided is the nature of the
next step to be taken, with proper
regard to the customs and usages Of
nations
With little further preamble the
report then refers, as it did in the
first instance, showing that "the
modern precedents of European in
tervention where independence was
the issue involved begun with
Greece" in the struggle which tasted
from 1921 to 1927. Incidents of the
struggle in which the Greeks fought
for independence are coLcisely point
ed out, traced until the period when
the powers induced Turkey to con-
sent to allow her affairs to be dis
cussed in a general conference and
Russia insisted that the Greek in
surrectlon should be included among
the subjects of mediation.
Following in regular order in it's
details of circumstances of European
nations claiming independence on
theground of the right Of revolution,
the cases are mentioned of Belgium
against the Netherlands in 1880,
where the king of Holland was
coerced into accepting conditions
proposed by the powers upon show
of armed hostility, in November,
1882, by the governments of France
and England. The coincident rebel.
lion of Poland. in which the car
notified the minister of the new
French king, Louis Philippe, that he
would tolerate no intervention in
Poland, issgiven attention
Then follows in the series Of Eu
ropean nations claiming independ-
ence the recital CT the expulsion from
the throne of Hungary of the Haps
burg dynasty, followed by the elec-
tion of Louis Kossuth, provisional
president. and the intervention Of
Russia on the ground that if she did
not so intervene Hungary would es-
tablish her independence.
'This precedent" continues the
report, "tended to establish the right
of every government to intervene in
the affairs of foreign states whenever
their situation should tend to en-
danger it's own safety or the political
equilibrium on it's frontiers. AS far
as is known. every other government
in the world tacitly acquiesced in the
establishment of this precedent.
The report further states "Be-
sides the four precedents of Greece,
Belgium, Poland and Hungary,
where new nationalities were in ques.
ton, a much larger number of inter-
ventions occurred in Europe in the
process of disruption or corsolida-
ton which has, on one hand, disin-
tegrated the ancient empires of the
sultan, OF Spain. of the church and,
on the other, concentrated the new
systems of Germany, Russia and
Italy.
eve recommend, therefore, the
Joint resolution with amendments to
read as follows:
"Resolved, by the senate and
house of representatives of the United
States of America, in congress as
sembled, That the independence of
the republic of Cuba be, and the
same is hereby acknowledged by the
United States of America
"Be it further resolved, That the
United States will use its friendly
Offices with the government of Spain
to a close the war between Spain and
the Republic of Cuba +"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
The.HenderSonS Ba1led.

The petition for suit of habeas
corpus in the case Of the three Hender-
sons, father and Sous, for the murder Of
Abe Buzzard il Saluda short time
back, was be ard before Judge Ernest
Gary 10 Columbia Saturday. Solicitor
Nelson appeared for the State and Mr.
George Evans represented the Heoder
sous. Bail was granted to each of the
Heudersons ia the sum Of $4,000
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23

s'Therc are none mere miserable than cpl
ieptics. For 20 years suffered with epilep
tic fits. having as high as five in o2c night. l
tried any nu2bcr OF physicians, paying to
one alone, o fee Of S500.00 and have done
little for years but search for something to
help me- and have taken all the leading
remedies, but received no benefit. a yearago
my son, Chas. s. Galiaher, druggist at 191
Reed St, Milwaukee, gave me Or. Miles
Restorative Ncrvine, and | tried it with
gratifying results. Have had but two fits
since began taking it. am better now in
every way than have been in 20 years.
DR.. Miles Remedies are sold by druggists
on a positive guarantee that the first bottle
will benefit or price refunded. Book on the
Heart and Nerves, free. Address,
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
Epilepsy 20 Years.
Cured by Dr.. Miles Nervine.

A few years ago, Mr. L. ". Gallaher, was
an extensive, successful expert manu-
facturer of lumber products. Attacked with
epilepsy, he was obliged to give up his bust
ness. The attacks came upon him most in
opportuncly. One time falling from carri
age, az another down stairs and often in the
street. Once he fell down q shaft in the
MILL his injuries nearly proving fatal. Mr..
Gallaher writes from Milwaukee, Feb. 16 'S5.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23

So thorough is the excellence of Ayers
Hair Vigor that it can be used with benefit
by any person, 90 matter what may be the
condition of the hair, aud, in every case, 1t
occasions satisfaction and pleasure, in addi-
ton TO the benefit whicn invariably comes
from its use.
As usual, we'll selected assortment of
cheap China aud Glassware will be found
at SCAFFE'S. Dec. 81 mo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
Horses and Mules.

Fifty.6ve head of guaranteed young horses
and mules are advertised at private sale at
Epperson's Stables, and on December 81.
Twenty six head more of young mules will
arrive. See them and get prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
I. o. r. M

At the last regular council of Pocahontas
Tribe, No 16, Improved Order of Red Men,
the old officers we're ell reelected to serve for
the next six moons, viz:
70 Purdy--Sachem.
l. w Folsom-Prophet.
B Randal-Sen. Sycamore.
J Frank Pate-Jr Sycamore.
BIC Wallace-Chef Of Records.
FA Folsom-Keepcr of Wampum.
The next regular meeting, which would
fall on Christmas night, was postponed TO
Tuesday night, December Goth.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
For the Children

Dolls, Dolls, Dolls from &c up.
Tea Sets from l5c up.
Cups and Saucers from IA cents up.
Fancy Plates from 20 cents up.
Chatterbox and other books.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-23
For Mother

A nice Dress-we have the fines
line of Dress Goods and Trim
mings in the city
A fine Cloak.
A handsome Cape.
A fine Lace Ccllarette.
A serviceable Umbrella
A fine pair of Shoes.
An elegant Lamp.
A Work Basket.
Some of our nice Chinaware.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-22

Cleveland, Jr.. is coach for the home team
and he is considered and conceded to be
the best player in the South Many par
ties are being arranged to attend the game
In crowds The colors OF the home team
viii be red and white The programme
will he as souvenirs, and will be given
away to all attendants, Many u the young
ladies' will attend dressed In the club
colors
The Galveston team will be quartered at
the Capitol hotel.
Many followers OF the Galveston team
Will come up with them.
great deal OF interest Is being taken
by the merchants and citizens.
The Houston team will limo up as fol-
lows
u. Franklin, right end. Smith. right
tackle; Neville, right guard; G. Duerror,
center. u. Dexter, left guard. G. Quarles
LETT tackle. V, Foster, left end " Harding,
quarterback; II. shaw. right half back
J. Wnties. left half-b back. r. Druesdow.
fuli-back ana captain. The substitutes are
J. Murclison, c. lintchison, q. Ilorvey, b.
Bolts, g. Lyons. G. Mclaughlin, @. Curry,
r Jefferson.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-22
DR.. VIM. A. BOXeii,
Specialist.

pr, BoNcn has had three and a half
years of a very large and surcrSs tul pvNc-
! ticr in th,s city and state. extending iuto
several other States. lie has letters OF
business mon of this cttN. and testimonials
from hundreds of persons whom GV cured
artcr their cases Wer' considered hopeless
by ioadlns physicians.
An chronic diseases OF the Eve. Ear.
Nose. Throat Lurgs Heart, stomach.
LAYER bowels, Rectum, Is idncNs, Biadaor
Blood, skin, Nervous System and Discusses
of Women sk.lltuNy treated.
lhseasGH OF Women require more ability
anu SKIN tn thcir treatment th4n amy
other class of discusses pr, RoNcu vlres
cases IN which all other methods OF treat
m"nt have IHlei and avoids ~ per Cvut
OF tho usual operations.
Diseases OF tho Nervous System, the
most delicate and complicated part Of the
human body, treated with a dcgvce Of
success unknown to poisonous medication.
Special Diseases Of Men. young. mldtlc-
aged aud old, cured after the most eml-
uent specialists have failed.
SirNture cured az homo without any
,n,0JSths. a''"Vng' pain or detention from
Tho Alcohol Morphine ana Tobacco
Hohts &ra-cd 10y the quickest. easiest
and hest method known, perfect cure
guaranteed I'm every case taken.
CataI"l; Asthma Bronchitis Consump-
liou, Malaria, Dyspepsia Coustipqtion.
Diarrhoca, DySentory. liberation. Pics
rheumatism Obesity, Dropsy, Diabetes
| bvlEhts Disease, Neuralgia, Chorca Epi-
| lepsNA PARALYSIS Herpes Ec2ema Scrof-
VIA, syphilis and an other chronic dis
Write for DR. BoNclps perfected Home
Treatment Consultation free. All nedl-
| cine furn she'd
Rooms 30l and POS. Mason BLOCK Main
street and Rusk avenue Houston. Texas
Ofhee hours, Q TO IL, Q to 8 and I 70 S; Sun.
dASs. 10 to Il.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-22

'rhn Ball high school football team OF,
Galveston and the Houston football team
viii play a game Thanksgiylng Day at the
baseball park in this city. This viii Le
,he first real football game seen In this
c.,Y In four wears. The game promises 10
be- most exciting one from the fact iha,
thu Galveston team is very good one and
the home boys have been hard at practice
for the last month. The expected game
with the Agricultural and Mechanical col
iegct Bryan, yesterday did not come on.
The Houston team is IN excellent cundi.
ton. A place In the park will Ne marked
OFF tor coaching parties and vehicles of ali
descriptions.
The game will be called promptly at Z
acleGk In the afternoon. Mr.. VIII ID.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-11-22
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THE BIG MARKET
The nnd Wcnthcr somewhat Inter-
fcres WIN the Attendance.

teres win the Attendance.
Notwithstanding the bad weather there
was splendid attendance at the big
market yesterday afternoon. Fine ripe
tomatoes raised in Iinrrls county were
on sale nj reasonable prices The ma rltet
was well supplied with all kinds of Ycge-
tables. Fruit WAS there In abundance.
Fish, oysters ana game were in fun sup
ply ana very much In demand.
Following are tho quotations.:
VEGETABLES.
Carrots 10 cents a bunch.
l}cets cents 4 hurch
Cabbage, 10 10 10 cents ~ head.
Thyme 10 GENTS a bunch.
Itid shes Gents ii bunch
celery two stalks for 10 cents.
Marlorain. 10 crutH a bunch
Pumpkins, 10 Is cents
Lettuce. Two heads for centa.
Musthid greens, . oenta bunch; Chi
f'tc. b CrutS Il buuch
SWISS chart, scarce, none In market
Parsley. 3 cents Il bunch,
Green Or dry sage. 10 cents bunch
sweet polaioes, cents Il measure.
Tomatoes. 10 and f. cents dozen.
lNe hpuluy, cents a quart
soup huuch. cents.
Iurtp9. tn 10 cents.
Cnul!0cwer. 10. u and 70 cents.
Shalcts. cents a bunch.
Onions, 10 cents quart.
llorsc radlsh 3 for 70 cents
Horse rpiwh. wrouui 10 cents n pint.
lrHh potatoes ~ cents measure.
10 ccuts.
carr 20 cents DOZEN.
Spinach cents j quart.
Okra coni- u quart
Curly lettuce, uour In market.
,'aeN q" ri pc1r cents quart.
NstHruRus ~ cents d bunch
latsnip~, 10 CENTS bunch.
,,1rumborS srnrc' 90 cents q dozen.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-27

ton, nature of title, special advan-
tages, character and value of improve.
ments, prices, and terms No state
ments should be made that will not
bear investigation, and the prices
should be rock-bottom. "Fine writ
ing' is not essential, but practical, de-
tailed, trustworthy information is
wanted. 1t would also be of great adj
vantage if a good map of each county
could be prepared to go with the
printed matter, which should show
the sections, townships and ranges,
locations of towns and postofices,
transportation lines, principal water
courses and Typographical features.
The location of the various properties
Offered for sale could then be indi-
Gated upon the map. These maps
would not require any large expendi-
ture and would be of great value. The
State association should be furnished
with supply of such publications for
use in answering inquiries with re-
gard to any particula county and in
directing home-seekers and others to
them. In addition. letters from sue
cessful farmers and others, giving
their experience, is a practical and eff
fective way of advertising.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-27
Timely Hints on Grating.

AS the season is near when the fruit
grover and all who may have some
fruit trees in their gardens or orchards
that are not bearing or may be bearing,
but are of an inferior quality, worthless
for market, and desire to improve such
without destroying the trees, it would
be we'll for such to give attention to
topgrafting that is, to cause better
quality of fruit to be produced than
has been borne
In describing how and when this
may be done it should be noted :
First-Always graft a tree which bears
stone fruit with scions of one that
grows stone fruit and one that bears
seed fruit with scions from trees bear
ing seed fruit. Second-Always select
some healthy subjects to be grated on
or grated from. Proceed by cutting
or saving off the tree to be grated (if
young) about four or five feet above the
ground, being careful to make clean
cut, then split the stock an inch or two
and take one of the scions or gratis
from the tree to be grated from and
sharpen it like wedge and then insert
it into the splitted stock, being careful
to let the bark of the graft join the
bark of the stock.
If the stock is more than an inch in
diameter two scions may be inserted,
or even more. Take piece of cloth
covered with grating wax, which may
be obtained in any seed store, and wrap
the cut slightly, SO as to exclude all air.
This is the most convenient and surest
method of grating. Other methods
are known as the "whip" and the
"side" grating. The whip grating is
generally used in root grating.
The best time of the year for the
wedge grating is in March, or just be-
fore the sap rises, with apples, pears,
peaches, etc., but for cherries would
advise to wait until all danger of Frost
is over, as a slight frost is liable to kill
the graft.-Tacoma Union.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-27
We Can't Compete There.

Southern California is now engaged
in picking It's orange crop, which is esti
mated at 100000 boxes, or two thirds
of full yield. The crop will sell for
$5,O00,000, which is an excellent re-
turn from an industry only fifteen
years old. About $33, 100000 has been
invested in the orange groves of South
ern California. There are in bearing
10000 acres, and $4,000 more are
planted.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-27
Reward! Reward!

Wilbur's Puget Sound Cough Cure
positively cures la grippe, coughs,
colds, hoarseness, whooping cough,
lung and throat trouble, and consump-
ton. Can be taken by the most deli
cate female or child. Every bottle
guaranteed to cure. Price so cents
Sold by Druggists.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-27
All last winter Mr.. Geo. A. Mills q

All last winter Mr.. Geo. A. Mills, of
Lebanon, Conn, was badly afflicted
with rheumatism. At times it was so
severe that he could not stand up
straight, but was drawn over on one
side. ri tried different remedies with
out receiving relief" he says, "until
about six months ago bought a bottle
of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After
using it for three days my rheumatism
was gone and has not returned since.
For sale by Frank Tuel.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-27

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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-27
40 West, Young Man."

Horace Greeley, whose advice, "Go
Vest, young man, and grow up with
lPcountry," has been accepted with
pFohtby thousands of young and old
men, founded the New York Tribune
many years ago. 1t has long been re.
osanlzed as a leading New York news
'aper, and we are pleased to be able to
pnnounce that by a special arrange
ment we can offer to our readers the
New York Weekly Tribune, the Seat
tie Weekly Post-Intelligencer and the
JOURNAL, !: RI all three papers, one year.
ior wa. This offer is good to old
and new subscribers, and at the low
price named must meet with popular
ayOr.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-03-27
Not to be Trified With.
(From Cincinnati Gazette.) J

(From Cincinnati GaZette.)
Will people never learn that a "cold"
is an accident to be dreaded, and that
when it occurs treatment should be
promptly applied? There is no know
ing where the trouble will end; and
while complete recovery is the rule.
the exceptions are terribly frequent,
and thousands upon thousands of fatal
illnesses occur every year ushered in
by little injudicious exposure and
seemingly trifling symptoms. Beyond
this, there are today countless inva-
lids who can trace their complaints to
"colds," which at the time of occur
renee gave no concern, and were there
fore neglected.-When troubled with
a cold use Chamberlain's Cough Rem
edy. 1t is prompt and efectual. 20
and so cent bottles for sale at Frank
Tuell's.
a republican state, and there will be
no difficulty in holding it in line.
The favorite Presidential candidates In
our state are Reed and Mckinley, al
though any of the rest would be salts
factory to us"
Mai. E. B. Stahlman, owner OF the
Nashville Banner, and, of course, a
democrat, evidently thinks the repub-
licans have more than fighting
chance to carry Tennessee. He says
"It's a serious question whether dem
ocrat can be elected Gov. of Tennessee
this year. Beyond the fact that the
party is badly split on the silver ISSUE
a great many citizens who have always
acted with the democracy have never
condoned the action of the legislature
in counting out H. Clay Evans, wnom
they honestly believe was fairly elected
Governor in 1894"