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The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
EN- NGLA AND OWNER
OF CHRIST'S TOMB
The Rev. Haskell Smiths
Story of the Real
Calvary.
1t Is a Remarkable Mound lust
Outside the Damascus
Gate.
Explor ations and Discoveries by {
Noted Man of Letters-Has Been
in Australia.

Some very interesting particulars con-
cerning his life and work in the Holy
Land and the Orient generally were given
CALL representative last evening by the
Rev. Haskett Smith, the world-famed
Orientalist. author and lecturer, who is at
present at the Hotel Ramona.
One of the most interesting and remark
able results of his researches and investi-
cations in Palestine has been the publica-
ton of small pamphlet entitled calvary
and the Tomb of Christ" which created
an enormous amount of interest and en-
thusiasm In England, and of which over
20, 900 copies have been sold. In this
monograph, which originally appeared as
an article in Murray's Magazine, Mr.. Has
kett Smith concIusively proves that
the traditional site of our Lords cruci-
fixion and burial at the so-calied Church
of the Holy Sepulcher, sis indubita ply
false and fictitious. and that the real CAL
varv is a rema rkable mound just outside
the Damascus gate" in the northern walls
of Jerusalem.
In the face of this mound, composed as
1t is OF the hardest and most uufrlab Bile
kind of nummullte limestone, is still
clearly to be seen an exact resemblance to
Skull, Wnlcn natural feature doubtless
caused the hill to be known in Jewish
days as ''Golgotha," or the 'splace of a
skull"
The Jews of Jerusalem to the present
day hold this hill accursed and call it the
place of execution. They will under no
circumstances pass the spot after night
fall, and even during the daytime they in
yariably mutter curse as they go by the
mound, the words of the imprecation be-
ing, Cursed be he that destroyed our
nation by aspiring to be It's Kingr'
The hill stands at the junction of what
always have been, and still are, the two
main roads outside Jerusalem, the one
northward through the country of Pales-
tine to Damascus and the other from
west to east from the Mediterranean to
the Jordan.
1t must have been near these public
roads, where there would be many casual
passers-by, that Christ must have been
crucitied; for we read that 'all they that
passed by reviled him." These and sew
eral other arguments are exhaustively
dealt with in Haskett Smiths work, and
the general consensus of unprejudiced and
intelligent authorities on the subject now
accepts this hill as the true site of Calvary.
Into the side of this hill there runs gar
den, and there are the clearest possible in
dications that this was the garden of
Joseph of Arimathea. At the north end
of this garden, IN the rocky face OF the
Skull Hill" is rockcut tomb or sepul-
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

WATCHES, Diamonds, Jewelry, at greatly reduced
prices; building 10 be removed 8 and Third st
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

Mr.. Haskett Smith had the satisfaction of
seeing the Turkish title deeds safely de-
posted in London; so that now the gar
den of Joseph OF Arimathea and the
tomb of Christ are actually British prop
erty.
Mr.. Smith is brimful of anecdote and
information on all matters connected
with Egypt and the Holy Land. He is to
lecture during his presence in this City.
He appears to have had large audiences
in Australia, from which he has just
come
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20

5000 miles. We use the English style of
passenger-cars. We think they suit the
Japanese people better than any other.
Our distances are all short. We have no
long trip as you have in this country, con-
sequently the big cars are not necessary"
Mr.. Yamaguchi and the other commits
sioners will be here probably for nearly a
weak
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
ooAoHMAN's LIVERY TAKEN.
Mrs. Fennell Lays a Serious Charg
Against O'Brien g. Sons.

Mrs Amanda j. FenneIl, who until a
short time ago was the wife of Colonel
Theodore Marceau of this City, has sued
O'Brien & Sons, carriage makers, for the
recovery of personal property and for
damage.
In her complaint Mrs. Fennell alleges
that the Messrs. O'Brien have possession
OF phaeton, carriage and a coupe be-
longing to her, which they refuse to de-
liver, Notwithstanding her demand for the
same. She LAYS against the gentlem en-
the further serious allegation that they
have put her to great Inconvenience by
withholding from her the livery and rugs
of her coachman. as well as several highly
ornamented lap robes.
Mrs. Fennell now makes formal de-
mand for the return of her property or for
$6350, the value thereof, as well as for $3.50
damages.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
STRUGGLE FOR HIS LIFE.
Durrant's Case Will Come Up in the
Supreme Court To-Mor-

The Durrant case will come up in the
Supreme Court tomorrow. The Attorney
General has prepared his brief in answer
to the briefs of Durrant's attorneys in an
ticipation of the possible setting aside of
the order of submission by the court. The
main argument will not take place to-
morrow in any event, but the proceedings
promise to be interesting nevertheless. If
the order of submission is set asioe the
de1ense VIII have ten days or more in
which to file an answer to the Attorney
General. Then the real and final struggle
Tor new trial for Durrant will take place.
The Acknowledgement has had the brief
of Durrant's attorneys to consider. 1t has
not been filed. but is in the Office of the
clerk of The Supreme Court ready for
filing. The brief of the Attorney-General
is long and all the leading points made
for the defense are met.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-20
A NEW RECTOR.
Rev. MIR. Lacey of Brooklyn, N. Y,
Called to Christ Church,
In Alameda

Called to Christ Church,
in Alameda.
The vacancy in the rectorship of Christ
Episcopal Church, Alameda, caused by
the resignation of the Rev. w. NJ. Lane
last September has been filled by the ac-
ceptance of Rev. T. J. Lacey. Rev. Mr..
Lacey was formerly assistant to Rev. Mr..
Moreland in st. Luke's Church, San Fran
cisco, and at present he is the assistant
rector of st. Luke's, in Brooklyn, N. Y.
A call was sent to him by the vestry OF
Christ Church about a month ago, and
Mr.. Lacey took it under consideration
until yesterday, when he sent a telegram
accepting the call. He will take charge
next March.
Mr. Lacey made many friends in San
Francisco during his stay here, and they
will be pleased to hear of his return, even
to the wrong side of the bay.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
OBITUARY.

Died of paralysis on the night of the 28th
ult at his residence (Moss Hill) on Lynch 6
river, Sumter County, Col. John E. Mul.
drow, in his 18th year. Notwithstanding
slight premonitory attacks from time to time
such had been the apparent improvement in
his general health, that his death was as un.
expected as il was sudden.
He attended religious services at st. Luksa
Churchagp that very night. During the ser.
vices head slight attack, but as it passed
Off inS nSaSAppt time, nothing serious was ap-
prehenaed. But about midnight Mrs. hul-
.drow hearing him make strange noise, call
ed to him aud shook him. He made one or
two feeble efforts at respiration and in few
seconds wes dead.
=, he was buried on the afternoon Of the 30th
at ST. Luke's Church. The Rev. Mr.. Porter
delivered au appropriate aud affecting ois-
course on the occasion to large concourse
of friends assembled to pay their last tribute
of respect to the deceased.
The subject of this notice was widely
known and universally respected and loved.
Kindness of heart, benevolence and hospital
ity were his most striking characteristics,
which showed themselves in bold relief under
all circumstances aud in every relation OF
life 1t is but sober commecdatlou to say
that in all that goes 20 constitute religious
and moral worth, Col. Muldrow hae be-
queathed reputation and character alike
gratifying to his frieods aud worthy of all
imitation. u.
Sept. 2, 1896.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
New Advertisements

The Sumter Dry Goods Co Prices have
oeen su ,sned MI 10 pieces, nnn this firm
ke-:;inc ~e!i Ia dr. lead "I.t The. n"-s'
prices ecd the most fAshlouaoIe gocds. They
invite the public to visit their store and 10
spec, their stock, knowing that a comparison
of goods add prices will give them the trade
H. Hardy has dialogue on horses, We
hc!es and prices. l, is io his new advertise
nett, but i, s interesting reading.
O'Donpell l. Co. announce that they have
the larges, and hest stock Of goods they have
ever had, and that prices are closer than au-
ticipa,ed The new advertisement gives full
particulars
Shepherd Supply Co.--This we'll koowa
and reliable firm of Charleston has new
ad dvertisement that will interest all house
keepers.
Crosswell + Co the eroeera, brought in a
new advertisement too late for insertion in
this issue. 1t contains matter that all buy
ers OF ine and staple groceries should con-
slider, but as they will not have an opportu-
nifty, of reading it until next week, they
should visit the store to get posted. 1t is
the headquarters for low prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
Citadel Scholarships

The committee which held the examination
for the beneficiary scholarships 10 the South
Carolina Military Academy finished the task
Of grading the papers Thursday afternoon
and made the award of the scholarship TO
the successful candidates.
The following report TO Superintendent of
Education May6eld gives the result of the
examinstion:
SUMTER, S. c., Sept. II, 1896.
Hon. W. D. May6eld, Superintendent Of Edu-
cation, Colombia, S. c.:
We beg leave to report that at the exami-
nation held for the beneficiary scholarships,
on Sept. Is, 1886, for the South Carolina
Military Academy, there we're nine applicants.
After most thorough and careful examina'
ton Of the papers handed in to us, we End
that No. 81 has made al average of 95.25 out
of passible 100. No. 2, 87.93 out of
a possible 100 These contestants are
therefore entitled to the scholarships.
After making this report we have opened
the sealed envelopes containing the names cf
the contestants, and find that these numbers,
81 oud 2, belong respectively to Carroll w.
DaRant eud to j. Herbert Haynsworth. The
paper of No l6-Jas. W. Brear!ey averaged
81 out Of passible 100, and will be entitled
to scholarship if either of the successful con-
tes,an,s should for any reason fail to ma,rcu-
late Tie P O.. address of DuRsntis Lynch
burg, S. c., of Haynswortb, Sumter, S. c..
and OF Brearley, Wisscky, S. G. If you
desire any further Information, please let us
know. Respectfully submitted.
W. J. DURANr.
s. H. EDMUNDs.
Il. F. WILSON
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
JURY LIST.

The following is the list of petit Jurors
drawo for the first week of the Court OF Gen.
eeal 81 sions which convenes oa Monday,
Oc:obe: 5th, with Judge Benet, presiding:
D A H,uckey, J Brown, Joseph P. Rich
srdsou, H Terry, Edward Scarborough,
D S Law, D n LaCoste, NJ Turuer, W 4
Tailor. James E Crosswell, George n. Cara
way, P L Wright William Brearley. A "
Knight, Minis, Daniel D McLaurin, j "
Stuckey, " Fraser, W Josh Mcleod. W "
Smith, B Tillon. D NJ Green, w A Cooper,
] J Brittos. G Parrott, S Potts, F
Chandler, Ellerbe, " G Pigate, F An.
derson, L Hogan, C E N Wilson, R Q
Dixon, D Clark.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
Oswego News Items.

have hten n,-a,tS.i"x far sometime how
cor'1 c-sf sc-At- up more in'lnlnte &C
ouaint4rca with you And an occasional cor
responoruce, provided your paper is not full
of something better from this place. want
to learn how to write for newspapers, for
the folks, Old and young, seem o enjoy short
letters in which are narrated incidents that
occu. in their ovn families. Rural life,
reckon, makes US like to see ou7 name in
prict must say il looks right pretty to
c1e too Nv me, who has come and who has
gone aud who has dintd out has become mo-
notonous. The you:g folks from town
come on, courting oms,imes aud ! like to
tell on zen 80 their sweeth.arts ia town may
know of their ramblipgs, so will just hint
that Messrs Len Brown and Tracy McCoIlum
Of your city were at Bethel Sunday, attending
our live and interesting Sunday School.
We'll, iuteud to write to you about our
church festival which will come off Thursday,
oath inst., o. m at the church. You have
very kindly noticed it twice for us already
and do not call us greedy for asking another.
The ladies are going to prepare for tremsn-
dous crowd and will be glad to have them
with plenty Of money along. Meats, oysters,
sakes, cream and lemonade will be sold at
gold prices and everyone can get enough be-
fore they are broke. Come sure, ifyoa don't
eat thing, and talk to the young folks.
Dr.. Il. T. Abbott had little dab Of fever
this week, bu. Dr.. Faser has squshed it; and,
by the way, his wife bad a miraculous es-
cape last week from being burnt to death by
kerosene She was getting some clothes
from the bottom of her wardrobe when a
heavy walking stick fell out on the lamp and
broke the bowl aud saturated her with oil,
but fortunately the fame was extinguished.
How pear is death when We least expect it.
Miss Lidie Tisdale made hyiog visit up
here Saturday, and don't she look welll
hate to tell it, hut we have fever yet. Mr..
Conyers Brown is quite sick, also Miss Sue
Brown, Mrs Kible. and old Miss Roxy
Mcleod.
The drou,h is cutting the cotton crop still
shorter. We ought to be thankful for the
price when we think of the wheat and pork
rasers.
If this don't fall in the basket. and see a
copy of the paper, may write again some
nice day.
Oswego, S. c., Sept. 10th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
THOMAS AND THE REFORM
ERS.
The Dissatisfaction With tbs E:
form Chairman Not Allayed.

The dissatisfaction 10 the Reform faction,
with the leadership of Mr.. H. H. Thouss,
the chairman of the fAc,ion, has not teen al
layed. On Saturday the writer happened 10
meet several of the Influential members Of the
fac,iop. and they voluntarily talked quite
freely Of the situation
The request 70 Mr. Thomas to hand IN his
resignation, ss chairman, they said was
drawn up after consultation and it was the
understanding that majority Of the mem
bers of the executive committee would sign 1t
and this agreement would have beeo carried
out had opportunity been given other mem
bers before the publication of the request.
And even now it is oot improbable that
number of Others will sign it in order that
Mr. Thomas may be forced to full realiza-
ton of the opinion of the majority of the
faction 1t is fact, they said, that Mr..
Thomas was reelected Chairman, but there
was opposition to him even then, and Of this
opposition he was fully aware at the time.
he was advised DOT to be candidate for the
Craftsmanship and agreed not to be, but when
be was elected at slimly attended meeting
of the committee he accepted the po-
sition. Within few hours subsequent to
his reelection be was waited on by COM
mittee of Reformers and requested to resign
the chairmsnship, it being stated to bim then
that bis resignation would result to The bene.
ft of the faction, q. there were many
Retormers who would not work har-
moniously under his leadership. BE
did not resign and the dissatis-
faction has been growing, rather than
decreasing, throughout the campaign, aud
certain events Of the primary brought the dis
satisfaction to focus and the request for Mr..
Thomas's resignation was the result.
The ps.icy to be pursued IN the future by
the Reform leaders who are antagouizing-
Chairmn Thomas is either not definitely de.
cided oa or they do not care to talk about
it foe pm. lication; hut that Chairman Thomas
will noube left in undis,urbed possession Of
the reinsbof Reform leadership is settled
fact The Reformers who desire the resigns-
patton of Chairman Thomas predict the dis.
ruption of the faction in Sumter County, un-
less another leader is elected, and they do
not propose that the movement for which
they have worked so hard shall 60 by the
board In that manner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
Petit Jury for Second Week of
Court.

ia Durant, II Pringie, a R Strange, H
" MAhsney, E N Pitts, H Boyce, W j
Clark: Screven Moore. Tisda'e R E
McEachera, E N Hicks, E B Duraut, Daniel
Mex lever, " Keels, j Team, Gordon
Bradley, A D Mccoy, J H Scarborough,
Freas Mellet, z Davis, Joc N Smith,
Spencer j. Marsh, Edwin Wilson, Thomas
Hodge, R W Ives, F Levi, Mitchell Lew,
" z Smith, R L Ke,7io, J NJ Knight, )
F Bland, VIM. w Kelly, 4 " Kelly, H P
Stuckey, Scott DuBose, C N Rodgers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
Cotton Prices.

Mr Neil O'Donnell gives the following
facts and figures which have decided bear
ing 90 the cotton situation.
On Thursday Mr.. R. W. Stuckey of this
county sold q lot of cotton in Camden at
1924. The same day Mr.. O'Doune!l paid
1885, 500
On Friday Mr. Sam. Hill sold cotton in
Csmdeo, receiving q. That day Mr.. O'Don-
nell bought 80 bales, paying cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
Hot Supper at Hagood.

EDITOR DAILY ITEM:
Please insert the following notice iu your
valuable paper and oblge the undersigned
committee:
We the undersigned committee of the j. D.
Graham Camp of Con nfederate veterans do
hereby announce to the public generally and
to the ladies especially, that there will be a
hot supper given at Hagood; S. c., in the hall
of j. E. Sanders 4 Co., on Thursday night,
Oct. let 1896, for the benefit of said camp.
DR.. E. J. REMBERr, j. j. NEAsoN,
Commander.
J. J. CARO-, T. D. Mcleod,
First Lieutenant.
J W. YcUNG, j. NJ Ross,
Second Lieutenant.
Hagood, S G. Sept. 2lsf, 1896.
Other papers requested to copy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
To The Friends of Free Silver

Fhe National Democratic committee is call.
ing for funds to carry on the campaign fol-
the people. All should know this is a cam.
psigu Of the people and for the people. The
friends of Free Silver are not the bonded
plutocracy of the country who pour out their
barrels Of money for campaign purposes but
the common people Of the land Let the
frieads of Free Silver contribute literally fol
their cause Aoy contribution from SC up,
will be faithfully used for your interest. Il
is not wanted to buy votes but to pay neces.
sary expenses Of campaigning. Bring OF
send in your contribution to the Clerk ol
Courts Office which will be forwarded tc
proper authority. Respectfully,
SHEPARD NASH
Member of State Ex-Committee
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
Tobacco Barn Burned.

Mr. H. H. Evans lost one of his tobacco
barns Friday night. Caused by the falling
OF one of the sticks on the fues. Loss
ABOUT $3.50. Mr. Evasns had hard work TO
save his warehouse, which contained all of
his this years tobacco. There was no inSu-
rance on the barn. J. +. D.
Pisgab, Sept. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
Cut in a Gin.

Mr Louis Reames had his foot painfully
cut in gin Friday afternoon while re-
moving IT., seed from beneath the gin saws
with bis foot. Several of his toes were split
open aud It will be sometime before be can
walk
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23

The trade of several of the largest firms in
this city has been more than double in dry
goods what it was up to the same date last
season. This is due altogether to the excep-
,ionally early cotton crop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
Marriage.

Cards announcing the marriage of Mr.
Louis B. H. Darr asd Miss Addie Rich
Frizele, of Floreoce, have been issued. The
marriage ceremony will be performed at the
residence of Mr. Z T. Kershaw on Wednes-
day evening, September 30th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
DR.. Miles Remedies Restore Health.

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
BEAUTY HATH CHARMS

and sll the charms which beau
ty likes best to don are shown
in our grand display Of fash
ionable jewelry for this season.
Jewels like these would en-
hance the charms Of the most
fascinating belle, and surely no
fair one would despise such
brilliant aids to her beauty.
Like personal loveliness, they
conquer admiration on sight
they score new victories at ev-
cry inspection. Those who
look over our stock do not
willingly stop with examina-
ton. Beauty may now be
made ea;iiiy irresistible by a
few ,judicious purchases from
our display of up to date Jew
elry.
L. w. FOLSOM,
Jeweler and Optician,
SIGN OF THE BIG WATCH,
Oct. Is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
ST. VITUS DANCE.
A Physician Prescribes DR.. Miles
Restorative Nervine.

Dr.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind:
My daughter Matte, aged Il, was afflicted
last spring with St. Vitus dance and ner-
vousness, her entire right side was numb
ard nearly paralyzcd. We consulted ply
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23

sician and he prescribed DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Ncrvine. She took three bottles before
We saw any certain signs Of improvement
but after that she began to improve very
fast and now think she is entirely cured.
She has taken nine bottles OF the Nervine,
but no other medicine Of any kind.
Knox, Ind, Jan. S, '95. b. W. HosTErTER.
Physicians prescribe DR.. Miles Remedies
because they are known to be the result Of
the loug practice and experience OF one Of
the brightest, members Of their profession.
and are carefully compounded by expert
enced chemists, in exact accordance with DR..
Miles prescriptions, as used in his practice.
On sale at all druggists. Write for DR..
Miles Book on the Heart and Nerves. Dr..
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart. Ind.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
We are Ready.
our FALL STOCK

Is complete department. and buyers will do themselves
justice, they making
oha 1t Impossible do justice in the limited space allowed
the different departments of feel
well enough known the territory tributary SUMTER require
enter into detailed description of it, Our annually in
creasing business warranted in
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-23
H ~ TT .

We will say nothing about GROCERY sTOCKhy cheap
thew are advertising space
Every man. child Sumter County will need something for
the Winter extend all invitation to and Our
emen will take pleasure showing you through stock and they
cannot sell you they will make interesting for those who do
The Hawaiian gazette., 1896-02-18
A Surprise Drill.

There was a bit of a surprise to
the regulars in the barracks at 1 30
yesterday morning, and Col. R. H.
Mclean was the cause of it.
At the hour mentioned Colonel
Mclean ordered the bugler to
sound the assemble call; the guards
at the gate were instructed to adj
NIT no one but the President and
members of the Cabinet. In six
minutes the companies were in
marching order. Two minutes
later Captain Broome was astride
his Equus asinus, and seventeen
minutes afterward the command
arrived at Independence Park. 1t
was not until the soldiers returned
to the barracks that they realized
they were simply going through a
surprise drill.