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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
The Columbia Calendar.

The Columbia Pad Calendar f,r 1895 has
nade i's az. ,ararce, representing the eev-
enth annual issue, and handy and convenient
as it has been heretofore, the new issue Ger
tainly surpasses any of its predecessors. The
cycling fraternity, to say nothing of the
general public, has acquired decidedly
frieody feeling for the Columbia Calendar.
and its anoual advent is looked forward to
with interest and pleasure. The new Calen-
par contains much better arrangement than
in previous years, more space havlag been
allowed for memoranda, while greater
charm has been added by liberal illustration
and unique and convenient grouping OF
dates, calculated to meet the hurried needs
of business men The many daint; sketches
that embellish ;ts pages rencer ii indeed a
work of art Owing to the unusual ce-
mand last year a much larger edition hiss
been issued for 1896. The Calendar can be
obtained for FIVE ceut stamps By addressing
the Calendar Department of the Pope Manu-
featuring Company at Hartford, Conn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
ON THE HONOR ROLL.
Sumter Well Represented at the
South Carolina College.

In the list of students al The South Caro-
lima College who have attained sufficient
proficiency to entitle them 10 a place on the
hoaor list, the names OF the following Sum
ter boys sre found:
Senior Clash. A. Moses, proficient in
history and political economy.
Sophomore Class-G. N. Beaseley, prof.
cient in French, Eoglish and history, dis.
tingushed in German eod Latin; A. c.
Carson, proficient in English, mathematics,
history and chemistry, distinguished IN
Latin R. Muldrow, proficient in English,
distinguished in Latin, Greek and history.
Freshman Class-W. D. Barrett, proficient
in ma athematics, distinguished in French,
highly distinguished in Latin; V. NJ. Moses,
distinguished in history L. r. Williamson,
proficient in Latin.
Special-Miss Bertha a. Strauss, proficient
in Chemistry.
"Highly distinguished" is the highest pos
sible mark, meaning ab7e 95; distinguish
ed" means from 80 to 95 per cent; for ''pro-
fciency" figure between IS and 80, out OF
a possible 100, must be made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
County Board Of Comissioners.

The County Board of Commissioners met
Monday for the transaction Of regular busi-
ness. The work of the Board was confined
almost exclusively to the transaction of rou-
tue business, principally the approval OF
accounts.
A claim for damages to the extent of $50
was presented by Rev. W. S. White, colored.
His claim was that he and his horse and
vehicle were injured by driving into ditch
on the Brewington road by reason of an un-
sound bridge, The claim was referred to the
Sumter Township Board.
The following resolution was introduced
and adopted unanimously:
Resolved: ''That this County Board of
Commissioners have heard with regret that
our companion on this Board, j. R. Philips,
has moved his residence permanently to An.
nisten, Alabama, and we take this occasion
to put on record our entire confidence in him,
in all his transactions as Township Commis-
sioner and in his having the road known as
the Red Lane Road worked, as an appointee
of this Board for that purpose"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
THE TOURNAMENT AT BOS-
SARDS
A Large Attendance Notwithssano-
ing the Inclement Weather.

BossARps, Jan. I'VE thank you for your
prornpt atten ton to our request TO announce
in your columns that y tournament would be
held at this place.
Notwithstanding the very severe weather
the tournament was attended by surpris-
iugly large crowd, and though they blew
their fingers and shook from the cold, they
seemed to enjoy everything except. the cold
very much.
Mr. Ratied Moseiev, who did excellent
riding, vas victorious, and chose Miss Julia
Richardson Queen of Love aud Beauty.
Mr.. Len Mathis, the second successful
Knight, selected as first Maid OF Honor, Mics
Julia Young.
Mr. James Huggins, the knight winning
the third prize, chose as second Maid of
Honor Miss Eva Mathis.
Mr.. Alden Brown acted as Herald, aDd Mr..
Tom DuBose made a very Efficient assistant
Herald.
The occasion was very pleasant one In
every respect and those who were present
were free iu their expression Of thanks to
those who arranged and managed the tilt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
W Wedgefeld Letter.
WEDeEFIELD, S. c., Jan. Z, 1895

WEDGEFIELD, S. c., Jan. 7, 1895
While tobacco did not pay with those
who planted it here last year, there will be a
great deal more planted this year. The fail
ure last year was due to incompetent per-
sons having charge. Dr.. II. j. McLaucin
has employed Mr.. Pool, from North Caro-
lima, who has spent his whole life in the cul-
tivaticn, cnriug, etc., of tobacco, and in
tends planting twenty-five, and probably
more acres this year, under the supervision
Of Mr.. Pool, on his Spring Hill plantation,
which lands Mr.. Pool says are admirable for
that purpose We are satisfied Dr.. McLaur,n
will make his tobacco pay, for be has started
ont 10 q manner that means business.
Bishop Capers spent yesterday in town and
all who had the pleasure of meeting him en-
joyed rare treat.
Miss Alber;iue Buck, of Marion, is visit
ing friends in town.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
The Last Chance Till 1904.

This is Leap Year, and the Circumstances
tha. exist this year heiag so different froa,
those that obtain during ordinary leap years,
this should be memorable year with. the
maids who wish to select themselves matt
moniAl partner for life. Ordirarily leap
year occurs every fourth year, but as 1900 is
not divisble by 400, that year will not be a
leap year, and the maids will be deoarred the
privilege of proposing. The leap year right
is sanctioned both by statutory aud historic
authority, as the following extract from an
ancient Gazetteer proves:
"Queen Margaret of Scotland caused a
law to be enacted in 1928, providing sthal
every maiden could propose, and if the man
proposed to, refused 10 take her, be was 6red
100 POUNDS, unless he could prove that be
was betrothed to another. The law expired
upon the Queens death, but the women
clamored for its re-enactment, when suew
law allowing them to propose every fourth
year was passed. Hence. the origin of leap
year proposals by the genter sex. Don't
wait until the next leap year-you may die
10 the meantine-but make proposal new" !"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
A Frog Yarn.

There is certain handsome fellow who
buys tobacco at the warehouse, who has re-
markable gifts as a teller of short stories. A
crowd gathers around him whenever he be-
gins 10 stroke his blond mustache and far
away look comes into his clear blue eyes,
while he lazily remarks. II say, boys,
heard good story once that something that
was said awile ego made me think Of" His
stories are usually of the marvellous order
that require vigorous imagination TO credit;
yet his stories are entertaining, notwith-
standing their decided leaning towards the
Incredible.
Some days ago this teller Of stories was
passing down the street and large im...
frog in a druggists window caght his ey -.
At once be began to stroke his blond mus
tache and remarked, in reminiscent tone OF
voice as be gazed dreamily above and beyond
the City Hall tower, ''I say, boys, that frog
reminds me of how used to feed toad-frogs
on lightning bugs when was a boy.'
'Row's tbat?" asked another tobacco
buyer.
"Well, you see. would catch a lot OF
lightning bugs and put them in a snuf box
then would catch toad-frog and feed the
bugs to him. The toad would swallow the
bugs one after another as fast as | could
give chem to him. Then l turned the load
loose in the yard, where there were other
frogs no ping around, and watched the fuR. +"
"What fun?" asked another of his COM
panions, for they were all interested by this
time.
"What fun!'' exclaimed the teller of tales.
"Why, the stampede oftoads'' GAS soon as
the lightning bugs got we'll down into the
frogs stomach they begau 10 tighten, and, as
the sides cfa frogs stomach are almost trans
parent, when all the Tightening bugs got
down to business the frogs stomach and
sides looked like small-sized headlight and
the other toads fed as fast es they could hor;
believing, no doubt, that they had eucoun :
tered spook toad-frog.'
And the crowd strolled on-in silence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
The New President Of the New
berry College.
NEwBEERY, January 3, 1896.

NEnBEEaY January 3, 1896.
To the Watchman and Southron
The Inauguration of Mr. Geo. 5. Cromer,
who was recently elected president OF New
perry College, took place in the Opera House
last evening at 7.3o o'clock. There was
very large crowd present. The exercises were
conducted BY Rev. S. T. Haiman:; opened
with prayer by Rev. R. L. Holland, D. D.
Then the first speaker, Judge VI. Pope, was
Introduced, who represented the people of
town and county of Newberry. Judge Pope's
ability as speake. is so we'll known through
out the State that it is needless for us to en-
deavor to say any tbiag in behalf of bis speech.
The next speaker on the programme was Dr.
Horn, who represented the Lutherans aed
people at large of South Carolina. He de-
livered very able address, which had the
uodivided attention of the audience.
After these speakers concluded, the
charge of the Board of Directors was given
to President Cromer by Rev. J. A. Sligh,
president Of the Board. Rev. Sllgn declared
the charge in his usual able manner. Presi-
dent Cromer was then introduced amid loud
applause. He made an excellent speech,
which was highly appreciated by the large
audience.
Every one feels confident that Newberry
College has procured the services of man
who is fully competent to take hold of the
helm and steer her on to success.
President Cromer is an alumnus of New
berry College. He graduated in 1877, then
he was elected principal of the preparatory
department of the institution. Afterwards
be was promoted to professors chair in the
College Department, which be resigned tc
study law. He has been one Of the mos
successful lawyers in the State.
DIscIPULUs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. caillouette, Druggist, Beayersville,
H., says: "To DR.. Kings New Discovery ]
owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe and
tried all the physicians for miles about, but OF
no avail and was given up and told I could
not live. Having DR.. Kings New Discovery
in my store sent for bottle and began its
use and from the first dose began 20 get better
and after using three bottles was up aud
about again. 1t is worth its weight in gold
He won't keep store or house without it
Get free trial bottle at J. F. W. DeLorme';
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08

The case against Willie Parker, colo.ed,
the boy who stole several pistols, razors and
other goods from the show case Of W. B.
Burns, was tried Thursday morning by Judge
Wells. There were several other boys under
arrest on suspicion, but as there was no satis-
actory evidence agains: them they were dis
charged. Parker was sentenced to serve 30
days in Jail or pay ine OF S..
One of the little negro boys who was in
plicated in stealing goods from Busns' bard
ware store and was discharged Thursday fer
want Of evidence against hro: was caught
that afternoon selling knife that be
obtained from the store when the theft was
committed.
The first sale Of tobacco for the New Year
was held a, the Warehouse Thursday morning.
The tobacco sold to-day was good average
lot of cutters, aud the price realized was very
good. All of the regular buyers have
returned from North Carolina aud Virginia
where they spent the holidays There is sill
a large quantity OF tobacco in this section
and the sales will continue until March Let 10
18th at least.
Two fakirs created the oaly excitement
that relieved the ordinary monotony on the
streets Friday morning They Sc. up business
on opposite corners of Main and Liberty
Streets. One sold rubber gum cement ct ~
cents a package and gave each purchaser an
extra package. The other fak!r scattered the
same sort of cement broadcast among the
crowd and the little negroes held carnlva!
of scraubliog. Strange to relate, toe fellow
who sold the stuff had the largest crowd and
did rushing business until he sold out his
entire stock.
material that has the appearance OF coal
is coming up with the water from the arte'
sian well ct the Electric Light Power house.
The coal, or whatever 1t is, cones up in smal.
pieces or fakes. In color and texture 1t IS
the fac simile of coal, and has been pro.
nouoced to be coal. Is Sumter over a coal
deposit? II so, the question is, bow much
coal is there under US lying useless while we
sbiyer with cold or pay 81 so per ton for coal
to keep moderately warm. The well from
which these coal fakes come is only l35 feet
deep.
Two little negroes, who make their home
on the streets-at least they are to be seen on
the streets from early morning a. m untl
late in the morning p. %. were planning fri'
day how they would 20 to the mlnstrels 90
Monday night One had nnc cents, all IL
coppers, aud the other sixteen cents-a dime
and six coppers-which they counted over
several times. The first boasted that be
would get FIVE shines on Sunday end would
have enough to see the mustrels and to spare
'I,s disaway'' he said, ''pse what yo' cal
baslin' chile, and sees all de shows wot';
fust class. l seed de cirkus, Pawnee Bill ar
sebrel mo- disrememoer which. Z" "Yassir
Use huslin' chile an takes ia all fust clas:
shows"
The other little negro said nothing more
but put his sixteen cents down into the bot
tom corner of his pocket as if he meant te
hold on to it and trust to lrc& for the bal
auce Of the wherewithal to buy place
among the gods in the gallery box.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
Sumter, S. c., Jan'y 8, 1896.
State of South Carolina,
cnTNTY OLE SUMTER

COUNTY OF SUMTER.
By T. Y. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, W KENNEDY CROSS
w WELL, made suit to me TO grant him
Letters of Administration of the Estate OF
and Effects of F. W. CRosswELL, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
ali aud singular the Kindred and Creditors
of the said F. ". Crosswel, late of SAID
County and State deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court OF PROBATE o 10
be held at Sumter C. H., on January 23,
1895, next after publication thereof, at ~
O'Clock iu the foreroou, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 9Th day of Jan
uary, a. D., 1896: - ,,,.ror
Jan SIT. Judge of Probate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08

We would like to look into the pleasan,
face of some one who has never had any
arrangement of the digestive organs. We
see the drawn aud unhappy faces of dys-
peptics in every walk of life. 1t is our na-
tional disease, and nearly ali complaints
spring from this source. Remove the stom-
ach difficulty and the work is done
Dyspeptics and pale thin people are lit.
orally starving, because they don't dges,
their food. Consumption never develops
in people Of robust and normal digestion.
Correct the wasting and loss of flesh and We
cure the disease. Do this with food.
The Shaker Digestive Cordial contains al.
ready digested food and is a. digester of food
at the same time. It's effects are felt at once
Get a pamphlet Of your druggist aud learn
about it.
EsLaxol is Castor Oil made as sweet as honey
by new process. Children like it,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
a BALLAD PURE LAzINESS

Though some may sing of the joys Of work,
The virtues of lhe Iacoriug Gan,
Toll and its griefs fain would shirk,
With indoleoce Mohammedan
Existence is the briefest span
Ere merging 10 Eternity
Then toll who will and toll who can,
A lazy lfes the life for me-
long to lie where serpents lurk
Among the flowers of Castalan:
To smoke like any furbaned Turk
IN some luxurious divan;
1 would recall the days of Pan.
The sylvan charms of Already;
The pleasure domes of Kub!a Kahn
A lazy llfe's the life for me.
shuu the city's CRIME and murk,
Mere rustic laborings ban
No minister of state or kirk,
No councillor /, to plot and plan.
But, with loius.Aowered fan.
lounge beside the Summer sea
Aud sigh: mid dreams of far japan
ga lazy l;fe's the life for me-"
Gain Ever since the world began,
Misguided men have wrought for thee;
Bat, while their endless strife scan,
4 lazy life's the life for me,
Pail Mall Gazette.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
Public Sales.
The following sales were made Monday

The following sales were made Monday
by the Master:
W James, Administrator Est. Of W. j.
Reynolds VS.. J. J. Miller ct al. Eighty-four
acres TO Laura Wesoerry for "a SO
Benz Hodges vs. Chas Bucxner ct al. one
tract of land to Gabrielle Ellison $3.50.
There were no sales by the sheriff except o:
personal property and these were unimpor-
tan:.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08

Mr. Geo. L. Smith, Of the Geo. L. Smith
Mantel Co., Louisville, Ky, writes Feb. 2o
1894: For about q year was a terrible SUI
ferer from heart trouble, which got so bad
was obliged to SIT up n bed to get my
breath. had to abandon business and
could hardly crawl around. Ely friend, Mr.
julius c. Voght, one Of cur leading pharma-
cists, asked nc to try Or. Niles Heart Cure
had used little more than o hcttle when
the pain ceased and pa!pitaticns entirely
disappeared. have not had the slightest
trouble since, and today I am attending to
business as regularly Is ever
Sold by druggists everywhere. Book on
Heart and Nerves sent free. Address DR..
Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Dr.. Niles Remedies Restore Health.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08
BUY none BUT THE GENUINE
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING OF
the Shareholders of this Bank will be
ned at the Bank on Tuesday l4th INST, q.
II o'clock, noon, for the Election OF Dlrec-
tors and the transaction OF such other ousl-
ness as may be presented to the meeting Tor
consideration.
4. VI. WALLACE,
President.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08

The oovel, entitled "The Hand of Fate,'
by Miss Kate Lilly Blue, of Marion, S. c., is
OF sale by b. G. Osteen 4 Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08

For select line of holiday gifts at lower
prices than elsewhere, 60 to H. G. Osteen &
Co. All we ask is an inspection of goods
and comparison OF prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-01-08

Standard books in rich and beautiful
indings, suitable for holiday gifts, for sale
byH. G. Osteea l. Co.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-08
Summary of all departments:

Summary of all departments:
Enrolment Observation-Disclosures. 52I
Average number belonging ........ 2s5
Average daily attendance. ......... 2s3
Per cent of daily attendance. ...... 95
No. Of 100 per cent in attendance. 1866
W. O. CUMMINGS, Pri. cipal.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-08
Notice.

The undersigned, registrar If election
for Lewiston precinct, Nez Perce
county, State of Idaho, will at the
Court House (fre m o o'clock a. IN. to
5 p. m at his residence from O'Clock
p. IN. to y p. M in said precinct. coun-
~ and state, every Saturday from AMI
after Saturday, Aug lst. 1896 until and
including Saturday, Oct 3lst, 1896. re
ceive applications tor registration f
qualified electors of said precinct tor
the general election to I've held in said
precinct, county aud state ou the Srd
day of November. 1885. Nstvralixed
citizens are requested 10 bring their
certificates of citizenship
Dated this Aug. LIST, 1896.
ii. SQUIEK,
Register Lewiston precinct.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-08
: Monthly School Report.

The following Is the Teachers
report for the month ending October
|, '9G:
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-08

Register Lewiston precinct.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-08

NhIHeS IVV JET CeHV TIT Htte'IUdI1Ce.
Charlie Arthur, Katherine Barbour,
Minnie Claussen, Lawrence Cox, Rein
hold DumOnt, Clinton Ellis. Edgar
Ellis, GLADYS Elliott, Hubert Harris,
Nellie Haevernick, Willie kloostra,
Fred Manning, Beulah Mayer, Dolly
Parkins, Ella Philip, Oscar Roos, Lois
Rowley, Gay Schattner, Edna Schiebe
Ethel Stevens. Zelma Stookey, E'vra
Sulier, Armeda Wynkoop.
MATILDA &. JENNINGS.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-08

We haye IL fine assortment Of
Window Shades, Linoelum, Oil Cloth,
Mattings and new Furniture oi all
kinds at prices to suit everyone. Call
and examine our stock.
NJ. NJ. WILLIAMS l. CO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-13
THE VIRGINIA PATRONAGE.

Judge Edmund Waddill. OF Richmond
will have the say I'm the distribution OF
&fat" IN this state on the Mckinley deal
This has been practically decided on. and
all who have been promised jobs can
now apply 10 Judge Waddil in time TO
avoid the rush.-Exchange
This is all stuff Judge Waddill viii
no doubt be heard and fully considered.
but. following all presidents. Yost and
Walker, 9s congressman, will be much
consulted and relied on. and in the west
ern part of the state appointments viii
doubtless be made as they request.-The
Fredericksburg Free Lance.
We cannot claim TO have any great
personal or political interest in the sou-
ton Of this question; but as an impartial
witness we must say we think that.
while Walker and Yost will be considered
I'm all the appointments made for their
districts. there can be no doubt Of the
fact that Judge Waddill has a more sat
isfactory standing at the Mckinley court
than any other Virginian; yet we doubt
not that Chairman Lamb will be heard
from sometimes. lie could not very well
give utterance TO his innermost thoughts
whilst the campaign was In progress; but,
now that Mckinley is elected. he might
n tale unfold which would make very
interesting reading. And then Speaker
Reed is Lambs friend; and Reed wields
power second only TO the Presidents, and
Reed would hardly desert one who was
being punished for standing by him.
So, while we may concede to Judge
Waddnl the claim Of being McKinleys and
Hanna's right-hand man IN Virginia. we
may expect Chairman Lamb to assert
himself on occasions. when such asser-
tion may not be particularly agreeable
to Waddnl, Allan, Brady & CO.
The distribution Of Federal patronage
in this State may not be unattended with
difficulties. inasmuch as it is understood
that some of the Mckinley Democrats
have great expectations, if not actual
promises.