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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22
Death of Rev John A. Mood

The following announcement Of the deaf h
of Rev John A. Mood, brother Of Revs. H..
w. and W. ". Mood, of thus city, ia from the
Spartanbnre Daily Herald Of April l9:
Rev John A. Mood died at his residence
or Nor:h Church street Yesterday at p. m
Mr.. Mood had been sick for several weeks
and hopes had been entertained Of his re.
covery, hut they were not realized. The best
medicol attention WAS given him. Drs. Dean
and ChAs. W. Thompson we're daily at his
bedside and did ali in their power, but the
sentence had gone forth and the aged veteran
Of ?3 years entered into his res,
Mr. Mood had been member Of the South
Carolina annual conference since January
l847, and had ever been faithful aud true
minister.
His family have the sincere sympathy Of the
community.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

Do not despair because you bave tried
many medicines and have failed to receive
nepe6t. Remember that Hood Sarsapar.lla
cures wheo all others tail 10 do any good
wh.ever.
Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic
aud liver medicine. Harmless, reliable, sure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22
St. Charles. April II. 1896.

Mrs. Jane Clark, wife of Mr. S J. VI
CLARK. d'cd at her home on Long Branch,
(S.. Cberts) on Wednesday, The l5tb in-
stant at l2 o'clcck The funeral Was held
al the S,rdis church, Rev Ru hton oficint
ing Sire WAS meek and qnet Christian.
Blessed the meek, for they shall inherit
the earth y S. D VI. LaCoste
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

Died, at 8 O'Clock last Friday morning
Hs'rv Ezexirl, infnht son oil T b and NJ. Vi
Chandler, of this city
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Increasing the Capital Stock.

The Sumter Tobacco Warehouse Company
on Monday made application to the Secre-
tary OF STATE for permission TO increase the
capital stock from SIS. 900 to $4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

Mr. W J. McK4g-n of this city, and Miss
Mamie Dixon, daughter Of Mr. R. 0
Dixon, OF B;shopviie, were married Thurs
day ss the residence of the brid-'s father
Mr.. cKa2en returned to this city that eve
ming, bringing his bride with hun. and ,he'
will make Sumter their tome Congratala-
tions and beat wishes for every hxppiness are
extended to MIR McK-grn, bv his many
friends, the newspaper men in particular, he
being Que of ,hs fraternity
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a DvERTISEMENTS of hve lines or less
n will be inserted unde: this head for 25
cents for each insertion. Additional lines
5 cents per line.
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MARRIf f:J).

SIR Allan R. Flowers. Of this city, and
Miss Bette Cain. OF Darlington, were mar
ried Sunday afernoor al the residence Of
MIR. L. I PArrotr, OF Darlington. The mar
r;age was very quet affair aud WAS attend
ed only sy :h- family Mr. Flowers and
n,ide came to this city thai evening. akiog
the train immediately after the ceremony.
The bride has great many friends in this
city and tner All welcorr her back 10 Sumter,
glsd thai sh- will make this her perman-"t
home Mr. Flowers is c1e Of our popular
Young husorss men Of this city and his
numerous friends unitp IN conYratulating
him
A reception Was give. Monday evening in
their honor HI :he residence Of Mr. S F.
Flowers the father Of the groom
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

OEvEN Grade White Chester Pigs for sale
y at 81 90 each. Apply to w. w More
land, Scacboro P O. April l5-lt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22
DEATH

Mrs J. E. Brown died last n,ght at u
o clock funeral from the Methods, church
this afternoon at Ave o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

TINE FRIENDS OF GEOP McKA-
GEN propose to run h rs heriff at
the coming election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20
THE SENSE OF HUMOR,
only the Richest IntelIccts Possess
Ii fin Ample Measure
From the For;uighly Rc,icw.

'oin Tue fFIulEhtly Review.
There appear to be whole races of men
the North American Indians and the Gin
eaieSe Neddas, for example-that are des-
tltute of the sense of the ludicrous And
IN the higher races this sense is by no
means universally found. The richest in
tellects possess ii in ampIest measure. The
absence of il is sure indication of mental
poverty Here comes fool let's lie
grave, said Charles Lamb upon one oc
caslon. And j remember a friend of my
sen whom We had met, lie must he a man
OF sense. for, although he said little, he
laughed i'm the right place That laugh is
a manifestation OF intellectual abundance
or eNuberance: it is something over and
above the actual work of life. And so W.,
may ADAPT TO our present purpose certain
words of Schiller's in his Letters on Aas-
theuc Education Man sports tspicltD only
when he is man in the full Specification of
the word, and then only is he conpleta
man tsanZ MenSch) when he sports"
L need hardly observe how grossly This
faculty of the ludicrous may be abused
There is nothing more diabolical-in the
StricteSt sense of the Word-than TO turn in
10 rlulcule Whatsoever things are Irua
Whatsoever things are honest, Whatsoever
things are just. whatsoever things arr, pure
Whatsoever things are lovely whatsoever
things are good report There is no more
deteStable occupation than that of 'sapptng
a solemn creed with solemn sheer" Bur il
IL maxim of Jurisprudence. "Abusus non
toliit usum." And this holds universally.
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Of scrutiny ana then some old wardog
recognized me and shouted: Arroyo, II IS
the general In an instant, it seemed. the
cry VAS taken up by a thOuS and tErOdtS:
"Arroyat Arroya"'
II " IS music to me I knew the braying
Of the faithful old hounds that led the
pack. and when they had shouted them
selves h"arse and worked off their excite
ment that way | raised my Rand tor 81
lenCe ami they fell TO listening. as docile as
children
Yes. my comrades; it is Arroyo, who
has envieI YOU your glory ard could not
keep away. Your welcome has stirred my
heart no other music could. for it tells
me that you have not forgotten the old
days when our blood redeemed the Chico
ard fixed our flag or the wall at Bon
tia. l have come to fight with you, to
share yoUc dangers and your victories; not
as your captain now. but as your COM
rade. Nov that you III the face of the
tr-emy again / know that you will justify
tine praise that l have always given you.
Together we will obey the commands Of
NY dear Gen Maduro and glory in the
service of the king" Before they had time
to say a word raise the shout that was
in their thrOats l led them in cheers for
A1adUro. and / knew that that good mans
face must have frightened he heard
them and understood that the meeting was
ever.
1 have seen men who. in Maduro's posi-
ton. would have been jealous but | will
90 the general the justice to say that his
was not a small nature; On the contrary,
upon my return to his tent he greeted me
with hands extended and a warmth of ex-
preston that i could not doubt the SIN
certify of.
We have had chance to strike
blow" he repeated. IF L could give the
army one BATH. it would restore their es-
Irit: but what can 1 do with enemy
who is always out of sisht?' So ne harp
eI on that string. The men begin to be
exhausted with the sleepless nights. The
stran2sst part of the whole matter is that
they say that our opponents are led by
woman.
oh, That becomes interesting. Who is
the amazon?"
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Now, where Is the priests house?'
1T is there. on that corner. senior. There
are two there who live together"
Two? The devilu'
mo, senior, both padres. I assure YOU"
But, look you, Antonio. We do not
want two. One will be plenty for our pur-
pose. Perhaps they are not at home, as
there is no light in the house?"
mo. senior, they are both at home Do
you see those little red sparks on the
veranda?' Sure enough. there were two
points like the eyes of animal. AS we
looked one described a semicircle and re-
turned to its first position. They were the
cigarettes of the reverend companions.
There Is no time to be lost. Antonio you
must take away one Of them, and l will
kidnap the other.
But how?' asked Antonio.
Listen. You have an errand from the
sick. Do you hear that uproar in the dis
lance? That is the noise Of a woman vail
ing over the dead. There will be some
wounded there. too. A wounded man has
called for the padre. Go quickly, Antonio
and be sure you take the largest one with
you. If there is difference. If you lead
him yonder some one will be sure to want
him."
The servant went. He stole back in the
shadow until he had gone far enough to be
out of sight of the house on the corner
then. emerging boldly into the street
passed me running. and so came to the
PADRES door. l could hear their voices as
they spoke, parleying and debating until
one Of them flung his cigarette into the
street and directly passed my hiding place
guided by the invaluable Antonio.
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HOW HE CUT WOOD.
The Trick Played by Willy Tramp
on an disappearing Lady.
From the $40 ,kton Cali Mail.

Ei''W me so 'hlon 'lAl.l Mali.
A lady residing in the southeastern part
Of the city had experience with tramp
the other day which has soured her on
that class of mendicants. The fellow came
around and begged for something to eat,
which was given him:
Have you any work that / can doo" he
asked. after satisfying his hunger.
Well, YOU might cut that wood" said
the lady, pointing to a pile of four-foot
stove wood in the yard. How much do
you want for the job?'
Six bits"
Well, go ahead" she said
Shortly after that she had occasion to
so down town, and when she left the house
the tramp was industrousy at work. Up
on her return he had finished. Pointing at
the Wood pile he said proudly: What do
you think of that? Ever seen an Old man
Ike me who could cut wood as quick as
that? Oh. I'm a lightning striker / ann
The lady acknowledged that he was a
1tst worker, and promptly paid him his
money. Shortly after his departure she
went to the woodpile after some sticks
and was surprised on removing a few of
Them to find that only the top LAYER had
been cut The body of the woodpile con-
sisted OF uncut foUr-foot pieces SO arranged
as to leave large spaces between 1hern If
was quite apparent then that consdera bile
or the wood had disappeared and that the
remaining sticks had been arranged I'm that
way so as not to show the pile had shrunk
Investigation disclosed the fact that some
of the wood had been hidden under a side
walk. while other large sticks had been
concealed in various Tlaces around the
yard and some of the fuel taken into the
woodshed. Yesterday the lady CHANGED to
See giant stick on top of the woodshod
roof. She expects to happen on other
pieces here and there around the premises
for the next two months and would NOT i.,
much surprised to find that the tramp had
wedged some of the fuel in the chimney
ton
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numbers, and think that one of my hard
ened old soldiers would have been a match
for any three Of them at least. The con-
centrated fire tnat poured into the crowd
soon reduced the discrepancy in numbers
and m de our forces Trore even. Their
struggle to cross was like the flowing wa
ter through the snail neck OF large bot
tie We had an excellent opportunity 10
pay De ST scores at our leisure. Having no
desire to join the enemy III an involuntary
descent to the bottom of the Chasm. / held
my men back till the last of the rebels had
nearly crossed. and then tried to preserve
some sort of a formation, not knowing
what we might meet when the foe were
heartened by finding themselves upon their
own territory. The bridge was swinging
violently from tn rush of their mad re-
treat so II at we lost little time in cross
ing and good many of them escaped us.
We pursued them for aIout mile, and
rothing short Of total destruction could
have surpassed the punishment they re-
ceived- l was more than satlsf1ed, know
ing the importance that this skirmisn
would have in restoring the morale of the
army.
/ had called halt and we were COM
mencing to retire, when sroan from a
figure that lay by the path arrested my
attention just a soldier stepped aside
and raised his rifle to give the coup de
grace, an act of mercy under the Circum-
stances since before morning the Wild
beasts would CLEAN where we had reaped
In the next instant there was an exclama-
ton of surprise Saint Iago! 1t is wo-
man.
Interposing to prevent the intended shot
1 bent over the slight figure that lay full
in the moonlight, with loosened hair stream
ing about the white face and big eyes that
shone like those OF tigress brought to bay.
She seemed to be beyond the power of mo-
ton. but there was no lack of intelligence
in that glance. Supporter had come near
and with an oath exclaimed: ut is the
very one; that is the witch herself"
Was 1t true. then, after all, what the
soldier said, that the insurgents were gen.
eraled by a woman? If so. the capture
was an important one I demanded that
she could speak or not 1 did not know.
At all events, she kept resolute silence
Speak. you she devilr' and one Of my
rough fellows put out his hand as though
to shake her. l sternly ordered that no
harm be done the prisoner. and then with
such gentleness as the circumstances per-
mitted 1 lifted the little figure to ascer-
tain where her wound was. The blood was
soaking the side Of her jacket. She was a
mere girl In appearance and was clad In a
nondescript costume that was half fem
mime and half military.
Some girl who had gone to meet her
lover at the bridge when he returned from
the attack upon our camp l said.
NO, general. protested another of my
men; Il saw her once before. That wo-
passed our ambush tonight, and l have
seen her, too, when her husband, Sanchez,
was executed" / could feel the start of
the form in my arms as that name was
mentioned and saw the fierce look of rage
and hate which she flashed upon the speak
er. Then knew that this was really the
very crown Of our victory.
PART II.
In moment she turned her face to me
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until l return. Now. do you comprehend"
Il understand, senor."
''Then come Antonio" We reached the
main path. and l had turned toward Ell
Iibertad before Antonio, who was we'll
drilled servant. ,ventured to ask question.
May l be pardoned, senor-but where are
We going?"
TO Ell Libertad. You are to show me
undetected.'
But. senior. To attack the garrison?
Only two of us?"
"No. no. But only to steal the padre,
Antonio"
We had gone another mile before the man
again addressed me. Pardon, my general.
but here are three dead by the path"
We'll. what of it?'
Their clothes might be convenient as
Disguise
We approached them, and some night
creature fled snarling away into the dark.
1 exchanged my coat and hat for those of
a dead rebel, and Antonio did the same,
hiding OURS in convenient place Then
we pushed on rapidly toward the city. my
man leading as We drew near, till we
reached a shaded wall, at the end Of which
was little white house. Upon the wall he
got, and followed in silence. At the little
house we clambered down again into an
overgrown garden. and up a circuitous
path that was only broad enough to per
nit us to travel in single file. but which was
worn hard with frequent use. 1t seemed as
though we had made a detour of half a
mile. constantly ascending. when Antonio
departed from the path by trail that was
hardly visible in the moonlight, and few
moments later we were removing an over
growth of vines from the dark mouth of n
walled culvert that pierced the masonry
that defended Ell Libertad.
1T is the old DRAIN whispered Antonio
There is a lumber shed now on the other
side. and the people have forgotten it. We
boys used to use it when we would steal
pines from old Fedraza's garden"
sage, not knowing what moment l might
feel the faEgs of a serpent in my leg: but
there was nothing else to do. We reached
the other extremity IN safety, and crossed
ourselves as we emerged into the she'd
which was half full of old barrels and rub
b;sh that the builders had left.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20
STEALING THE PADRE
By EDGAR MATHEW BACON.
Copyright. 1896. by the Bachelor syndicats)
PART

Copyright. 1896. by the Bachelor Syndicats)
PART l.
When the king was in his twentieth year
the campaign of the Aqua Alta occurred
Upon resigning command of the army L
had promised Pepeta thai my fighting days
were over. but from the time that the first
gun was fired 1 fretted and chafed. My
oranges and grapes no longer engrossed
me, the rose garden was untouched and the
Hennequin aloes went to pole UNDECIDED
From the veranda of my house there was
a clear view across valleys and forests 10
the mountains of the Aqua Alta, and L
spent my time in contemplation OF that
prospect till Pepeta herself brought me
my sword and babe me go and join Gen.
Maduro.
Shame that I should say 1T, but i went
with aIacrity. 1 had anxiety, no re-
sponsibility, no fear Going as a volunteer
/ forgot my gray hairs. / was a soldier of
fortune again, and my heart bounded with
youthful enthusiasm as l babe adieu TO my
wife and rode away. / reached Maduro's
camp al sunset of the second day after de
parting from nome. Four miles westward
of the Aqua Alta it lay, ON little plateau,
upon three sides of which was the forest
i had with NE only my man, Antonio, who
had served me in the old wars as body
servant, bat would not have left me for a
fortune The plcketS passed us on I'LL We
reached the headquarters of Maduro whose
welcome evidently dampened by keen
anxiety and vexation. 1 did not have to
look far for the cause. Among the fires the
men Stalked about. meeting in groups, ges-
tculdt1ng eNC1tcGly and paying no atten-
ton to discipline. Their officers seemed to
have lost the power to control them, and
Were in despair. A soldier reads such in
dications physician knows the symp-
toms of disease. He does not need to hear
any words; the murmur of sullen voices
threat in itself 1t means insubordina-
ton.
| turned again to Maduro, knowing that
he would nave something to say. He an
swered nI look:
You see, 1 have used appeals and ar
Eii!nentS IN vain; they have been haraSSed
by an enemy they cannot meet-cannOt see
till they are exhausted. For four nights
successfully, in differen. camps. we have
been attacked by some guerrilla band that
hides auI scatters in the dark woods and
grown superstitious about it, and exchange
all sorts Of supernatural stories. l will not
he able TO keep them in the field long. even
with hrih-S."
Your pardon. general" said l. inter-
rUpting his confession of weakness. Per
NIT M to go down and talk to the men,"
WILLINGLY" he responded, but added:
.'It will he Useless"'
I stepped into the middle of them, and
Standing little hiIloCk Clcse beside a
fire that / knew would not light my face
strongly i called in the voice that my
veterans knew: who was with me at
thicO? Surprife Silenced every voice
turned every head. There vas a moment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-06-20

Half century of pioneer work for the advance
mint Of women has made the lfe OF Elizabeth
fady Stanton an inspiration to thousands and
appropriate object OF homage and .ongratulutiJn.
1t is year now since the iInrmt ovation
g.Ncn TO Mrs. Stanton at the Metropolitan Opera
Hotse in New York on the anniversary of her son
year. under the auspices Of the National Council
of WoIen OF the United States.
A recommendation from such brillant phil
gopher, good mother. such great and true
woman VIII be needed by and every
where.
AS Mrs Stanton herself said in reply to the many
addresses of affection and devotion from women
representing homes all the land:
In this struggling world men often lean on the
Judgment OF mothers and wives. hence women need
clear understanding of the vital questions of the
hour.
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Suffer From Nervous Ills,

Tie guardian angel in every home is certainly
w0man Upon her shoulders rests the responsibility
for the health Of the family.
No wife, mother sister who has the health
happn' s. Of her family At heart will day after
day 20 10y with nothing done for some tired sick
o. alIing IL, ui,er OF the household. Ii She Is Il
wiaeAwake, thoughtful she will maxi IL
her first duty to that rane's celery comIoiuj
is used TO bring back the yicor TO the neglected.
nerves and the poor blood.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, writing to the Wells &
richardson Go. Of Burlington, January 6. said:
Some members Of my family have been using
your Paines celery compound, and i heartily
recommend il any one who is run down or suf-
fering frcm nervous ills. Hereafter shall always
Keep hottie hand -
1t is tie plain duty Of every wife and mother to
watch the health OF those whom the Worry and
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v'arr Of the Office, the store or the factory
makes hee-iltss If their falling health Pal, lips
and cheeks. istured Il, ep. pain Of neuralgia or
rheumatism headaches that constant feeling 81
w'arintss are causes enough for immediate r.rpurS.
10 that best OF all inv irorators Paincs celery ,~-
pound.
There Is nothing vague uncertain about ifs
working. II straight to the Gauss, of III, mis-
chief lurifes the blood. cnsches il In volume and
In l'aiiy and firmly but gently siirs the organs
that hive become sluggish. Paine's c,l.ry cold
pound drives cut impurities. Restores strength re-
news vitality. regulates the kidneys liver and
bowels aud makes people well. That is why II il
the wonderful remedy that fl Is today and mos.
Ia demand than all the ordinary sarsaparillas
M iNine> and TONES that promise 80 much and ac-
cTnplish 80 little Every year confirms the faith
OF the people in Paine's celery compound
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Fresh Eggs We're the Weapons.

From the Los Angeles Herald
Mrs. Riley. who keeps a boarding house
at 419 Geary street, and Margaret ST. Clair,
one of her dodgers. engaged yesterday in a
novel fight. 1t is asserted that Miss ST
Clair purchased a bag of fresh eggs and
requested Mrs. Riley to allow her to cook
some OF them on her stove Mrs. Riley OBJ
jected. Then, it is asserted, Miss ST. Clair
got into action. One after another of the
choice eggs were thrown at the landladys
READ The young woman was good shot,
and by the time the twelfth egg had been
smashed among the frizzes Of Mrs Rileys
front piece that lady was in q deplorable
condition. She was mad. too-very mad
and she doubled up her fists and struck her
LOGGER blow in the eye. Miss St. Clair is
something OF pugilist herself She sent
in right swing. and cry of pain from
MRS. Riley announced that it had landed
linen there was some close mitigating. For
time things were pretty lively. The two
women were finally separated by some of
me lodgers. Later Mrs. Riley had Miss ST
her with eggs
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Swiss Hotels.

Mr.. Herbert Of the British legation in
Berne gives in recent report some Curl
Gus statistics respecting the magnitude Of
the hotel industry in Switzerland. In 1894
there were 1857 hotels and pensions in
that country, with a total of S2,O55 beds.
Inc estimated capital invested in these was
f2o. 10000. the return on which was about
~ per cent. OF the tourists and travellers
81 per cent were Germans. 20.7 British,
1873 Swiss. 10S French and &C Americans
The number of servants employed in the
hotels was 26,S1O, whose wages amounted
to 1907 900. 1t will be remembered that In
winter the majority Of the hotels are closed
and have no servants. while in summer
the payment by the master is nominal, the
servant relying on fees from travellers,