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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

Sunday morning the annual commence
ment sermon vas preached b; Rev. 'Lucius
Cuthberi. D. D of the First Baptist Church
of Charleston. The Opera House WAS se-
cured for the occasion oy the committee of
arrangements in anticipation of the presence
of " crowd that 20 other building in the
city could accommodate The expectations
of the committee we're fully realized, the en-
tire frs: floor being crowded aod large
portion OF the galleries was filed also Rev.
N w. Edmunds. D. D of the Presbyte.
rian church, and Rev c. C Brown, D D j,
of the Baptist church, were seated on the
stage with Dr.. Cuthbert aud assisted ID con.
ductjsg the service.
As the morning service Dr.. Cutbbert read
portion Of the second chapter of the Second
Epis,e Of Paul to Timothy. The text of the
sermoo was taken from this chapter: Tim.
III: 8. "Thou therefore endure hardness as
a good soldier of Jesus Christ"
The sermon was heard with marked at,en-
ton throughout by the entire congregation,
for it was one Of those sermons that attracts
and holds ones attention almost iuvolunta
rily. 1t was so appropriate to the occasion
and the audience the speaker was addressing
that one thought followed another so logi-
cally that there was no opportunity for the
connection TO be lost The delivery was i'm.
pressive, at times eloquent and replete With
feeling throughout 1t will be very long ere
the truths that fell from the preachers lips
will fade from the memories of his bearers,
where they found instant Judgment. Dr.
Cnthbert is himself true soldier of Christ
Jesus, veteran in the warfare against sin
and human wickedness, and he spoke from
full knowledge and appreciation of the hard
ships and difficulties that those whom he WAS
addressing will encounter in the life they will
enter upon within few days, and which
they must endure and overcome TO he true
soldiers in the battle for the upbuildng Of
our country and its civilization.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
A Reception.

Col. aud Mrs. James H. Tiliman, of Edge-
field, who were married on Thursday even
ing, arrived in the city last Friday evening, as
The guests of Judge aDd Mrs. O. W. Buchsa-
an. The bride was Miss Mamie Norris. OF
Edge6eld, who is pleasantly remembered by
many young people of this city, who formed
her acquaintance when she visited Miss Marie
Lee last summer.
A reception wss given in their honor Friday
evening at the residence of Judge Buchanan
at which a small number Of friends were
present. The reception was very pleasant
affair in every respect and was greatly en-
joyed BY those prrseut.
Col. and Mrs. T,llman and the reception
guests attended the german at the Masonic
Temple after the reception.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
THREE HUNDRED DANG
| The Grand Military Ball ~
the Encampment Festlv!tle
to a Brilliant Finale.

One hundred and Eftr couples OF dat
on he floor Q: a ball room ls spect
never teheld in Sumter before last night,
he military na!l given in honor of he fac'
and cadets of The Citadel was the mas
thu, attracted the dancers from many ne
boring lo1n5 and brought out nac. Gf ,
:ers's own people who have long pal
the aliuring and fancinat!ng pleasures OF
dar c.
Oae hundred aud ffty couples cf dan
and = hundred or TWO spectators did
crowd the tobacco warehouse, where toe
was held These were JUS enough 10 !
animation and give an air of life and festi'
to the scene. and any less wonid nave
too few on that vast eI2anse CT floor
The costumes OF the lsdies were rich
tasteful, white and the delicate shades
pitk, green and tlue, So in keeping WIN
season. predomiuaung The members or
faculty of the S. C NJ A. we're there in
uniform and all of The cadets. save those
were detained at Camp Kennedy ny gu
duty, wer epresent and participated IN
pleasures to the fullest extent, their s
coats, white trousers and brass buttons os
distinctive features of the brilliant scene.
Dancing negan shortly after 10 o'c
and continual without inurmi. .slon, tor u
were two bands and the music never cea
for more thar the shortest minute, u'
II 80 O'Clock when refreshments were ser
in the annex TO the warehouse. where tas
were laid for the entire crowd AL eieg
and substantial lunch, ices and cake "
served by Mr. E. n. Carpenter of the Sun
Restaurant, who had provided IN aounca
for even a larger crowd than Was present
The german began at shortly after o'cl
and was continued unti near o. 10 the I
that the corning stars are said 10 sing Il
mater hymns. The german was led ny
B g. Murphy, a;e cadet captaio OF Ct
pany A, and Miss Elizabeth Bardln,
Charleston, with grace aud skill that 40
much TO the success and brilisncy OIL
crowning event of the evening.
The military ball was the final and
imposing of the entertainments OF 'ha
campment, and the committee have
reason to feel satisfied with the result Of
efforts. II was grand success sp1
most ,ho.oughly enjoyed by each amt
one of the half thousand who grao,
occasion with their presence
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
On the Honor Roll,

In the Annual Honor Roll of Soutl
Csrolina College the names of the following
students from Sumter county appear.
Senior Class Il. A. Moses distinguished ii
history, proficient in clvics and chemistry
Junior Law-George u. Stuckey proficient
Sophomore Class-G. N. Beaseley, highl,
distinguished 10 Latiu and History, pro6cien
in French, German and Eoglish.
A. C. Carson. distinguished in Latin
German English and chemistry, proficient j,
mathematics and Surveying.
R Muldrow, pro6cieos in English.
Freshman Cass-W. E. Mills. proficient
Laua.
v.M Moses, proficient 10 Latin and E
lish.
Mr. Willie D. Barret, who would OF
wise have been on this annual roll of ho|
having takena high stand at The semi-al
honor roll, has been home for three
quite sick with fever. He was conseQ,
unable u1staud The final examinations
his years work was Of such q class - -
will enter the Sophomore class aext fa
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
Candidates Cards.

Mr. j. Edwin Rembert is annouoI
candidate for the office o. County
tendent of Educsliou. he is comm
the favorable consideration aud sa
The voters of Sumter County as a
crat and q man in every "ay fitted
ton he aso!res to. Z
For the Legislature-&r. McI
man is announced as a caadidY
wide acquaintance throughout
renders unnecessary an introd
Furman ls straightforward
asiic democrat: IN honest, sine :
can &c counted On to DO exa
deems right on every occssio; -
gard FOX majorities or opposite
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
WINTHROP COLLEGE SCHOL.
ARShIPS.

TNACH COUNTY Of this State is entitled
T. TO as many scholarships in the Winthrop
College at Rock Hill as it has representatives
in the House of Representatives.
These scholarships will be awarded upon q
competitive examination 10 be held at tie
County Court Honse on July 30th at a. n,
Applicants must he not less than ifteen
years Of age and must have 4 good knowl-
edge of the common school branches
The expenses of attendance do not exceed
SIS so a month for board, furnished room
heat, light and washing
For further information aud catalogue
address
PRESIDENT, D. B. JOHNSON,
June Sd. Rock Hill, S. G..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
Death of a Faithful Negro.

Willis Vaughan, very old negro, about
90 years old, died on Friday, June 26th, on
,ae Frierson place near Stasehurg, 10 this
county. A slave be was owned by the
late Jno. N. Friarson, and before that by
his father, Jno. J Friersou. Willis was a
faithful servant, and since freedom, good
citizen. BE always voted the democratic
ticke, until prevented by tue fac:ional strife
10 this county in 1892.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

Blood purifiers, though gradual, a,e radi-
cal in their effect Ayers Sarsaparilla is in
tended as medicine only and rot stimu-
ant exctant, or beverage. Immediate re-
suits may not always follow it use but
after reasonable time, permanent benefit ls
certain 10 be realized
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

The individual competitive drill on Satur-
day afternoon excited wide interest both
among cadets and civilians, and the grand
stand and grounds At the Bic. Gle Park were
crowded with those who wished to see the
contest The entire battalion was drawn up
on the parade ground. the commands were
give" by Adjutant Msrchan1 and Command
ant Jenkins acted a. Judge The cadets were
gradually dropped from ranks uutil none re-
msned, save Josey B.. Josey, j. and Deal i.
Then Deal and Josey, B. were dropped, lea,-
ing Josey J. The victor and the winper of the
medal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
DEATH.

The i:.f4nt child of Mr.. T. D. ChsnGl-r: Of
this city, died at Mayesvilis on Tue day
morning. aged four months Th's IS me
third chi!; Mr. Chandler has had the nlsfor-
tune to have taken from him by death within
the past twelve moa,hs, and he has the sym
palhy of his uAn,erous friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
Confederate Pensioners.

The State pension board has completed the
list Of those belonging 10 Glass OF the Con-
federate pensions. Those belonging TO Class
8 must have lost limb during the Cenfed-
crate service. The list of pensioners in this
county is as follows:
Elias Allen, Manuville; T. H. Burkett,
Court House; John j. Jetfers, Shiloh; John
n. Miller, Magnolia; VIM. Wilson, Mann
VILE
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
PINAFORE AGAIN
A Crowded House Hears tH
teurs Give an Excellent
formance.

Pinafore was sung las, Wednesj
for the third time in this city by
Amateurs unGer the direction of -
Tillinghast, the performance oe
men tarY to the Citadel cadets
House was crowded by brillia
ciative audience, composed Of
the South Carolina Military a
occupied the boxes, the cadets
itors who are 10 the city and t
and society people of Sumta
were dispersed here and there
audieoce, showing that they
Sumter and had established
social relations with our Y
over the audience was au il Fy
there gathered together h
lighted Opera House, were vs.
women, representing near b
the Palmetto State, as are =
within the compass of SCI
The Pinafore Comps
with greater ease and
either of the previou1
Opera was presented.
very 6ne, and the you
who form the chorus 4
many handsome com - K
lent singing aud cor h
TIE principal par a
ne last performa ter
.ne opinion that j blv
were decided IN
singers. They 81
freedom, and sue, PR
ing the entire AUG
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
Sheriff McKagen.

The State of yesterday morripg says:
The fight for ;he office Of sheriff of Sumter
county, recently made vscent by the death OF
Sheriff Sanders, was ended yesterday by Gov
error Evans appointing Mr. George P. AcKa-
gen to the position.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
The Bank of Sumter.

The statement published by his bank IN
,o.day's paper shows good sum of deposits
for this season of the year, and also that the
bank has nearly Sl8, ,OOo of undivided profits
besides the amount necessary to uay the
usual semi ar onal dividend on July /.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
NOTICE.
HEADQUARTERS
Dem. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
SUMTER S. c., June l9, 1896.

TINE MEMBERS of the County Execufiv'
Committee are hereby called to meet IN
the Court House at Sumter on Monday, July
9Th, at ! o'clock n.. for the purpose o.
making arrangements for the coming primary
election and such other business a5 may pro-
perly come before said committee
Each member of the committee is also re.
quested TO bring to the meeting 'he assess.
ment Of Eve cents per each member of hi:
club which WAS levied a! the last meeting o1
the committee for the purpose of paying It's
past Indebtedness. By order
r. o. PURDY,
J. VI. KNIGHT, County Chairman
Secretary.
June %
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

Pure Water.
EAGRICULTCRAL. COLLEGE,
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY.

FAGRIcULTCRAL.co COLLEGE,
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY.
CLEMSON COLLEGE, s. C, June 10. 1896.
ADsltsis No. 2l03.
Sample of Water Received June 18th, 1886
From Mr. F l. Reardon, Health Officer,
Sumter. S. C.
ANALYSIS.
Total Solids dried at l0Coc 1856 grains
per q. S. Gallon Of 23l cub iaches.
Chlorine .l03 grains per g. S. Gallon OF
23l cub inches
Ammonia OIL part per million,
Albuminoid Ammonia .0l part per mil
liol
This very pure sample Of water, contain
ing but traces of organic matter aud very
little mineral matter even. | suppose from
YOUR description of the milky" appearance
Of lhe water when first drawn from faucet
that the phenomenon is Cue 10 air 10 the wa
iel-noth,ng else. Respectfully,
NJ. B. Hardin.
Chief Chemist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

The Sumter Institute.
Bank of Sum.er-Statement.
H. Harry ny.-Constau,ly Receiving.
Woford College and Fitting School.
>Esia,e Wm. Bogin-Final Discharge.
j. Ryltenberg & Sous-Mid-summer Clear
ipg-out Sale.
Caudida,es-McD. Furmsn for The Leeisla-
tare; J. Edwin Remnert for Superintendent
os Education
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
ClarGn0lt LODGE No. O. A. T. NJ.

THE REGULAR MONTHLY CoMMU-
i NlCATION of Claremont Lodge, No.
Ga, A. F. M.: will be hsld on Thursday
Evening, July 23d,sa y p. m. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
By order, N. SPANN, W.M.
H. c. Moses, Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

Cadet Captain Frank L. Holman gave
reception to the graduating class MoAday
evening at the residence OF his grandmother,
Mrs E. A. Kennedy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
Chief Chemist

Chamberlnn's Cough Remedy cures colds,
cronp aud wbooping cough. 1t is pleasant,
SAFE and reliable. For sale bv Dr. a. j.
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

Base balls, bars, masks and lnit,s for sale
by H. G. Osteen l. Co
Sewing Machines and Organs cleaned and
repaired at the Sumter Music House.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
(PRINGS
PIC MIC

---- - hgs, though no,
PIC MIC hundred person:
The pic MIC depot at abou,
attended oy mq - Z and reached its
was very en] dusty ride of two
Inc traln ie ars were 10 be seen
nloe o'cloc1 5n, when the cadets
destination ecure partners, and
hours All consoled themselves
couples deep hap Arrived at the
were lucky . bit the dancing pavi-
Wnen tney l4 ted baskets, etc then
with oew - prings
Springs eV ise and delight Of all
lion wher9 krest amazement when
went On |e second spring was but
Great ke first, that the water
at the SIT - bill and burst with con-
i, was 4 on the farther side. 1t
contin to know that there is On
flowed feet that once long ago sn
siderab the course Of the water
may ring through the bill and
old leg he second spring alive, be
India E,jxperience, but when he at
from Ia. the passage through the
came liter be did not succeed, for be
neve 38 to the upper world, but per
tenn |empt.
hill of the crowd returned to the
neY but great many of The young
isa Ia the enticing hooks and corn.
round the springs.
da served abou, two or half-past
pi hich more walking and more
e INDUCED in until the drum was
hmmou the pcnickers TO the
Gen. Noise had kindly consent
ise, though needing no introduc-
- gracefully presented 10 the COM
ar. R. D. Lee The silence WAS
in the pavilioo all during Gen.
oouent aod interesting account Of
T. OF Eutaw Springs in which Greene
ated by Stuart. No more fitting fea-
T. Id have been devised to puts crown
ch and digni6ed tone to the days
E, and Gen. Noises graphic and thrill
r. count of the stirring fight which took
lpon the very spot where we were sit
Ind the woods surrounding, was heard
with great pleasure and delight.
e or TWO more dances, one more walk,
then the oand played Home, Sweet
e" AS signal to all that the pleasant
was drawing to close and !he crowd
5ec;ed at the train, and we were soon on
homeward way.
Te arrived in Snm;er promptly at s
ocs . ~ having had delightful! day ri
NV Springs
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

Eny drill for the Teague media
|afternoon at o'clock Com
fed first, then Company A, and
Eany C
dant Jenkins made note cf the
p when the drill had been con-
impaired The records of the ompanies
hdShat Company c was entitled to
sal Company a second. and B third.
Filling was the 6ne.t exhisition tie
have yet given, as each one did his
best The rivalry between the three CON-
es was vary sharp, and they had been
king for he contest for a long while
victory rsjoiced Company C, for i, has
several Years since won the honor
members Of the other companies took
Fir defeat like Ien aud congratulated the
etors.
The Bicycle races were tame TO say the
lost for them All OF The riders save Sol.
gutenberg, Willie Bultmsn, Ebbie Wells
nd Charles Ryt'enberg, failed to come to
the scratch. Douglas China and Jim Broe-
Idou entered the second race to help out the
farce Charles Ryttenberg won The quarter
mile handicap AID Sol. Rytlenberg the mile
handicap.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01
SHERIFF'S SALES.

By virtue of sundry executions, to me- d.
rected. will offer for sale at public auction,
in front ofthe Court House in toe city otSuu-
tie: on the first Monday in JULY next, and as
many days thereafter as may be necessary,
within the legal hours Of sale, the following
property:
One 2o-Horse Power Boiler, one 2o-Horse
Power Engine, one Saw Mill, aud fixtures.
one Planning Mill, levied upon asd to be
sold as the property of The Elliotts Manufac-
turing Company, AT the suit Of the State for
taxes.
W. H. COMMANDER.
Coroner, acting Sheriff Sumter Co.
June 90
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

Z OF my sick headaches, you will
aops frequently say, AS if the couplaiat
ps,essly i"curHoie. AS a matter af
sr's Pills not only relieve sick head
efectpsIiy remove the cause of this
p- oomtain., $40 so bring soort
ht rnie
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

g Cotton Seed O;; Mil will ne located
,evoud the Atlantic Coast Line freight
|. \ lot has been purchased aud
i Eaerv ordered, ani tie mil will bs 10
hess to begin wcrk when the cotton
oDe0S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

y .ncampment that hss px-
and excitement among the
Gas we'll as those who dwell
Fam . precincts, was the COM
Eny drill for the league medal,
afternoon at 5 o'clock. Com
led first, then Company =, and
anu @
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-01

80 ,i,ef ;s9g !, si si
ulars there
all OF the
ter ease aud
bly, in pleas
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-11-26

A simple apparatus, capable of perform
ing for the boiler furnace in his laboratory
at Dresden what the steam gauge and
water gauge do for the steam and the
water, has been devised by Walter Hempel
and is described at some length by En-
cheering. Suffice 1t to say that, while in
boiler fues flame should not burn, yet II
there be supplied, through eide channel,
sufficient air to the test Jet to prevent its ex-
tinction the fluctuations Of the jet will in
dictate the proportions Of carbonic acid and
oxygen in the gases of combustion. The gas
jet burns in a graduated glass tube fixed
in an iron pipe, connecting the tube with
the fiue and chimney, the lower connection
to be near the end of the internal flue, as
air always gains admittance through the
porous brick walls, this connection also
containing a dust box. A rubber pipe
branches off to the draft cylinder, and the
latter, not Theoretically closed, contains
an inch or two of mixed psraffin oil and
carbon bisulphide, just heavy enough to
sink in water, and over which stands @
column of water, the rubber being joined
to glass pipette which dips into the oil
below. If the pressure lessons In the
branch channel containing the jet, the
water will rise little in the wide bulb of
the pipette, but there will be oonsidera-
BILE rise of the Oil in the fine stem. The
auxiliary air supply to the jet is regulated
by two revolving shutters, one below and
one above. To start the apparatus the gas
pipe is withdrawn and the jet lighted
Both shutters are opened, and the height
of the flame Is adjusted, If necessary, by
pouring more water into the cylinder.
Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1896-11-26

Envy, malice and many other little un-
charitable feelings have led the overseer of
a large perfumery shop to fall into the
trap she has set to catch an underassist.
ant, whom for some feminine reason she
cordially disliked Stepping up to the
manager some time ago, she remarked
that she had certain suspicious of the girls
honesty, and the hint thrown out was
enough for her superior, who caused the
young woman to be secretly watched. 1t
was soon ascertained that she was COM
mitting small thefts, as every evening on
leaving the establishment she handed a
bulky package over to some individual
outside, who promptly vanished. The
manager, however, did not at once dismiss
the oulprit, as her rival demanded; for he
knew perfectly we'll from the manner in
which the business of the place was car
ried on that the girl must have accom-
plices, and he naturally wished to catch
the lot. Further Investigations soon re-
vealed the fact that the whole staff was
engaged in this nefarious trade and also
that the overseer, who so ardently desired
the dismissal of the girl she detested, was
the heart and soul of the whole conspiracy.
Thus, through her own anxiety to harm
another, she brought upon herself the very
fate she had destined for her rival, and in
company with 45 others was turned out of
the shop at a moments notice. Paris
LETTER