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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
Pinafore.

The second presentation Of the delightful
little OPERA Pinafore, was such as to ne .
cause of qualification TO those who were chief.
lv interested In Wednesdays issue Of The
Item we gave detailed account Of Pinafore,
as presented on the evening previous. We Can
add nothing TO what was then said, except,
TO say that Mrs H j. Harhy, as Josephine,
enraptured the audience. She is possessed OF
magnificent voice, and her solo work Was
excellent She sustained her part in pleas
ing manner, and received the enthusiastic
plaudits ct an audience Of critics. Aud that
Miss Carrie Solomons, rs Butiercup, was as
perfect in this role as amateurs ever get TO be.
The participants were naturally more at
home on s'the boards" and this ease increased
the effect of the opera
There was a fair audience present; but not
so many as the success of the previous pre-
sentation seemed TO assure Those who were
present seemed to be well pleased, aud many
who were there on the evening before were as
thoroughly entertained as they had been 90
the previous occasion. Twice told tales or
twice rendered operas are DOT usually enjoyed;
but the ease, grace and naturalness which the
actors acquired by their appearance on Tues
day evening more than compensated for any
lack of Interest that would naturally accrue
by repetition. The principals changed
their msnnerisms to degree sufficient to
avoid the creation of feeling of revul-
sion on the part of the audience against
too much sameuess and vet they did not 20
20 the other extreme and sacrifice the identity
of the character they impersouated for the
sake of novelty.
To those who attend the two presentations
of Pinafore By Samters ameteurs, one thing
is appareut-that there is an abundance OF
latent histrionic talent in our midst, and
nothing is necessary but practice to bring ii
out in full and telling force.
These entertainments by Sumter's own
sons and daughters are thoroughly enjoyable,
and thanks are due to those who we're the
originators of the idea for we have reason
to expect the production of some other opera,
and with each successive production: we may
hope for Improvement and nearness 10 perfec'
ten.
The thanks of all who attended these per-
formasces are due to Mr.. Tillinghast. He
undertook stupendous task under very in
auspicious circumstances and by hard work
and unceasing care and energy he gave g
Sumter audience the privilegeof attending an
opera produced by her OVID sons and daugh.
,ers and presented 10 such manner as tc
cause the artistic pulse 10 Jingle with pride
and hope.
The Orchestra-our orchestra, of which
we have so much right to be proud, acquitted
itself in it's accustomed manner. How much
does good orchestra lend to the enjoymen'
of the people Of any town, who are 80 fortu'
nate AS TO bave ore, and we've express il
mildlv-have one unsurpassed by any in ou'
State Long life to the Fourth Regiment Or
chestra
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
Graded School Exercises.

The Graded Schools resumed exercises
Monday after the annual spring holiday, anl
teachers and pupils will be kept busy unit
the session closes in June. There was full
attendance of pupils and al be teachers
were again at their posts, tho,e who have
been absent on account Of sickness having
recovered.
The re-compercetnent Of regular work wa
marked by one Of the public exercises tha
have been given on the first Of each schoo
month The customary programme was car
ried out, and there WAS nothing different ir
the exercises this morning from those Of pre-
vions months The orchestra played two
selections that were exquisite. The overture
was particularly fine, and many Of thos'
present expressed the opinion that the or
chestra never played better
Rev. J. C. Trauger. conducted the aevo
tional exercises and made ten minutes talk
to the school that WAS found both INTEREST," ne
and hopeful
The largest crowd that has attended any o.
the public exercises was present this morning
which showed that the patrons of the scboo
are becoming more appreciative Of tht
notify exercises and of the efforts of Supt
Edmunds
Prof. T. C. ManniDg has been engaged II
teach penmansbip in the Graded School du
ring the next month. He teaches in th'
schools Of several of the cities Of North Car
olna, Virginia, and Georgia, having Il regu
lar engagement for each year.
The following is the roll Of honor:
End Grade-Aleu Ryttenberg, Walter
Ry,tenberg, Lizzie Dinkins, Yates Yeadou
Specisl mention Scott. Bostick.
3rd Grade-Leon Green, Hubert Mckagen
Special mention-Ed ward McCutchen, Guign
ard Jones, Hattie Bradford.
4th Grade-Mamie Brown. Roll of i'm
provement-Willie Jones.
Eth Grade-Mabel Durant, Jamie Barrett
Grade David McCsllum Honorable
Ment,on-Armida Moses, Cecil Wilson.
7th Grade-Anule Warren, Harry Reid
Joe Jenkins
9Th Grade-Daisy Yeadon, ISABEL McLau
rim, Rosa Mood-S:3
9th Grade-Emmle Wh.temore, Clemmi
Fuller 95 As, nu. was absent and tardy
10th Grade-Beulab Lyman, Ethel Cooper
Mamie Dinkins.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
The Breach Of Promise Trial.

The Breach Of Promise suit Of Oivia NC
kageu IS joshua ). Hardy, in which the putt
lie has been so deeply interested for several
mcn'hs was brought to trial Mrni-y night e.
fore his Honor Judge Richard Dozier. TIE
plaintiff WIS represented nc G Harns-
worth, E:q D v Young. Esq aud H.
Wells, t,q 'hs defense wns conducted
~ D Pnrdy, Esq and b. G. Bel'enge!,
ESQ. Mr. R S. Bradwrl acted As Clerk Of
Court and Col. d J Auld was The high sher-
if Who 'nnirainsd order in the large au-
dience that flied the Court House un,i: stand :.
ing room whS AT q premium.
The dockef was sounded ard the first case
called procprs At Is . clock This case
was cont'nard ov consent Of The attorneys
and The famous BreAc2 Of Promise suit taken
mp. The jury was drawn with Capt. P P.
GaillArd - foreman
The personnel Of the jury was y sight ':al
would have delighted the eye and satisfied
The utmost desire Of the most ultra and raGi-
Cal advocate of female suffrage 1t was CON-
posed equally of men and women The fash
ionahe nellie in modiSh costume of the
latest style, the prim old housewife in
costume demure and neatly folded
white kerchief around her neck and white
cap crowning her head Of silvery hair, the
silk tiled dude, in Immaculate attire ard i'm
mense chrynnthemums, the Bowery tough,
Jim Bracy, the Sumter ruffian, the up to date
Bloomer girl, the brunette belle, the negro
dude in loud attire. the horsey young woman
10 riding nahit, the staid old ctizes from
The rural districts, dressed to death in linen
duster, aud the ordinary Young woman in a
gorgeous costume of big howered Saline were
all there in the jury box
The examination OF The witnesses was
conducted IN due form Of law ard was sufi-
sieatly amu.ne to keep the audience in con-
tinuous disorder, despite the efforts Of the
sheriff The witnesses were AL in costume
and represented the vArious types OF humanity
that are encountered in these latter days.
The arguments were made by Messrs.
Haynswor,h, Purdy, Belllnger and Wells,
and were rich, rare aud racy, that by Mr..
Bellinger particularly 80
The verdict of the jury was for the plain
tiff in the sum of $4,000 Mr. Hardy will
probably have to raise the price of ice before
be pays this sum and satisfies the judgment.
The trial was a great success financially
and afforded An evenings amusement to
many people, come of whom came from
various parts Of this and adjoining counties
expressly TO attend the trial
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
TEE CITY COUNCIL
Organized for Business and Com
miftees Appointed

The new city council hns taken hold Of TIE
affairs Of t:le city in nusinesS-Ihe manner,
and the organic 4lion hns heen perfected on a
plan hat will insure a careful, systematic and
inteliiger, administration of the r,unicipa
government
The tolowios committees have been ap-
pointed:
Ways aud Ne4ns-a HARDY, George D
Shore
Audi5ing-C. II. fnrs', Jr, and T. 8.
Fraser, Jr.
Streets and Ditches-John Reid and H. J.
McLarriu.
Police and Fire epartment-R. P. No"a-
CHAN.
The regular meeting OF Council was held
last night and routinc husioess transacted.
Alderman H. Haruy WAS elected Ma. OF
pro ten and will act as Mayor wheneve!
Mayor Bossard is absent or unable 10 dis
charge his duties.
The Ways and Means Committee reported
that there is sufficient money in the treasury
for all present needs and that there will te
no necessity for borrowing money for several
months, if at all,
The street committee reported several
streets to be in need Of immediate repairs,
and council empowered >the committee to
undertake the work of repair at once. The
Opera House Was reported to be in need OF
some slight repairs and this work was order
ed done
The city share Of the profits from the dis.
pensary for the quarter ending March 3lst,
was reported as received and paid Into the
treasury. The amount is S626.90.
A number o. bills were referred to the
Auditing Committee
The election of City Clerk and Treasurer,
Street Commissioner and members of the
police force will be held at the next meeting
of the Council, Tuesday evening next.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
Gospel Temperance Union.

There will be a meeting at the Methodist
Church this erening at s go O'Clock in
the interest Of the work doue by the Cos
pei Temperance Union. All denominations
will unite in this meeting and the pastors Of
the several churches will be present and take
part in the exercises Rev l. l.. Abbot, the
Stare organizer for the Union, who is III the
city, will be present and lay ooiore the meet
ing an outline OF the aims and purposes Of
.he orgaDiz,tiou. All persons who ale in
aaywise interested in the promotion Of the
work Of temperance evangel;zation are cor
daily invited to be present.
This meeting will he in connection with
the Love Feast already announced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
PERSONAL.

Miss Caro- Belser is visiting relatives in this
city.
Miss Ida Brown, of Ksrsbaw, is visiting
Miss Mamie Warren.
Miss Annie Bralsford, of Paools, is visit
ing the Misses Gaillsrd.
Mr.. Heury J. McLaurin, of Charlotte, n.
c., is in the city on visit
Mr.. J. ". Ragsdale, of Timmousville, was
in the city Saturday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tbos 0. Sanders, of HAgood,
were in the city Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. B. P. Cuttino, of Allendale. is on a
visit to her father, Col. T. V. Walsh.
Hiss Carrie l.. Yares, of Greenville, S. c.,
is visiting her uncle, Mr. W. H Yates.
Miss Theo Lopez, who has been visiting
her father at Beaufort, has returned to the
city.
Miss Lizzie House, of this city, lef, as'
week for Syracuse n Y, where she viii
spend the summer
Mrs. Ansley Cohen. of Charleston, i:
speeding few days with Der narennts, Gen
and Mrs E. W. Noise
Miss Mamie Erwin, who has been visiting
Miss Mamie Dinkins, left Monday afternoon
for her home in Beonettsville.
Mr.. ". R. Delgar will travel for cloth.
ing house daring the summer months. he
left on his frs, trip Saturda. morning.
Miss Fssie Dick, after 40 absence Of several
weeks, oa account of sickness, resumed her
duties at ghe Graded school this morning.
Dr.. E. S. Booth, of Mannville, who has
been in New York for the past month, taking
post graduate course, returned home last
Friday night.
Miss Daisy Eloon and Miss Mamie Arledge,
left Thursday Tor their home in Charlotte,
N. c. Miss Ar,sdge has been on visit tc
Mrs H. B Bloom for the past three weeks.
Mr. Phil Miller, who, for the last four
years. has held the position of bead salesman
for Walsh l. Shaw, left last week for
Charleston He has accepted position at
travelling salesman for one Of the leading
shoe houses of that city. AS Sumteg is in
Mr.. Miller's territory, we will see him occa
sionally We wish him every success in his
Gew home
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
Married..

At the home of the bride, in Spsrtanourg,
S. c., On the 23d inst, Miss Lot'ie Lee,
daughter OF the late DR.. Sam'l B. and Mrs.
Charlotte Z Jones, TO ReT. Sterheu Aoram
Nettles, Rev. Wm C. Power, assisted by
Rev John E. Carlisle, officiating.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
Candidates Cards.

Mr. s. F. Lenoir is announced for Clerk Of
Court in this issue Mr. Lenoir has cousid-
erable experience in the duties of the Office
ard is qualified to il it acceptably.
Mr.. John j. Shaw, of Mt. Clio, is an
uounced for Supervisor Of this county. Mr..
Shaw is substantial citizen and will make
capable and panstaking official should be
be elected
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
Strawberries and Cream.

The Parsonage Society of the Ladies Of the
VI e.hodist Church will have strawberries and
ice cream this evening and tomorrow eve.
uing, from 6 o'clock on, at the building be-
tween Mr.. T. c. Scaffs's aud the express Of
6ce. They solicit a liberal patronage to aid
them in the work of their Society
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
Ladies Memorial Association.

The annual meeting of The Ladies Memo
rial Association will &c teId AT the office of
Hon Alinmopt Moses at the Masonic TEN
PIE Building on Friday May lst at $50
o'clock, p m Members will. please attend.
By order Of the President.
/. G. Strauss,
Secretary
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
The Knitting Mill

A meeting of the young men interested IN
the proposed knitting mill will be held at
the Armory Hall at $50 O'Clock p. m., on
Monday, May 4th prox. You are invited to
be present.
Very truly,
J a BRoGDoN,
&c. STRAUSS,
Committee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
Death.

Miriam Virginia. daughter of MIR. and
Mrs j. II Wlngate died Monday afternoon
after q brief illness. The fuueral services
were held yesterday afternoon at the Webb
burial grounds near this city
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
The First National Bank of Sumter

AS will be seen by the notice published in
this paper, all the conditions have been CON-
piled with and the name of the Simonds Ma
tionsl Bank has been changed to tha, OF
s'The First National Bank of Sumter"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29

Base balls, bats, masks and mitts for sale
by H. G. Osteen l. Co.
H. G. Osteen & Co. sell the best balls and
bats made and guarantee them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
Public Sales.

The following sales are advertised else
where than in this paper to be made on sale
day 10 May
By the Sheriff.
800 acres: more or lese, adjoining j. j.
Durant, Dr. G. G. Palmer, W. c. & A. R. R.
and others, property CT Cunningham Boyle,
at suit of D. c. Higgins and j. C. Cloud.
By the Master.
A.. A. Strauss, Plaintiff, against Hannah
Henry and others, 363 acres between Hope
Swamp and Island Branch, adjoining c. H.
Durant, Solomon Calvin AID others. Terms
Cash.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29

A large lot Of hammocks just received by
H. G. O5teen & Co. Will be sold cheaper
than ever knowD.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29

Sewing Machines and Organs cleaned and
repaired at the Sumter Music House.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
WANTS.

A DVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less
~ will be inserted under this head for Is
cents for each insertion. Additional lines
cents per line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29

Official League balls for sale by H. g..
Osteen & CO.
League bats for sale by H. G. Osteen & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Sumter Democratic Ciub-Notce 8
Firs, National Bank Of Sum;er-Noic o
Change of Name.
Board CT neutrality-suspicious..
Candidates CARDS. F. Lenoir for Clerk
of Court; J. J. Shaw: for County Supervisor.
City of SurA,er-Report Of Clerk & Treas
nrer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29

CEVEN Grade White Chester Pigs for sale
y at 81 90 each. Apply to W. W. More
land. Scarboro p. @. April l5-lt.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-29

TIME FRIENDS OF GEORGE McKA-
GEN propose to run him fer Sheriff at
the coming election.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-05
North Wheeling Property for Sale.

In order 20 close the estate Of the late
Patrick henney. l hereby offer for sale
tine property belonging 10 the above es-
tate, situated on the west side Of Market
street between Fifth and Sixth streets,
COILS. elll- Of lot .3A - Iee. wIt- lWO-stOry
brick house fronting on Market street;
also two-story brick house fronting on
Alley b. Said Market and Alley b are
I'm very good condition, the best OF drain
age and as a whole is a very desirable
opportunity for investment as a home or
otherwise, being in the healthiest and
best part Of the city. VIII sell as a whole
or 10 TWO parts. For particulars call ON
JOHN u. hENNEA,
Adr,r. stratOr Estate oi Patrick kenney,
au2leh. 70l Market Street.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-05
$40 REWARD.
BOOTS AND SHOES.
THE BULLDOG TOE

Is the correct tips for shoes. That's what
we're scoring a pOin. with now. No
other toe goes on foot It's the latest;
and only the latest claims recognition.
You want it, though in the right sort Of
shoe, a shoe that's good enough to wear
because it WI wear. Nothing can be
added to the goods to make them more
satisfactory. You Lave all the desirable
shoe qualities here, everything you wan.
and nothing that you'd rather want than
have, for 50 to Sc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-05

manner the close colIabora-
ion of author and inventor.
Mr.. Edison's notes were in
the form Of suggestions as to
inventions and changed me-
chanical, industrial and social
conditions in the future
hints as to what might pos
sibIe be accomplished.
For the story itself Mr..
Lathrop is responsible. The
skilled workmanship and
fascinating literary style OF
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-05
FOR SALE

I-ouse. g rooms and hall Market street,
centre Wheeling, SLIGO
House. 4 rooms, brick, terms easy,
Eighteenth street, 81 400.
Splendid brick house. rooms. hall. both
gases. bath hot and cold water, Eom street
between 25d and 2lth streets at low price.
House rooms and store room, Eon
street, sixth ward. terms easy, s. 6VO.
500 bays house, rooms. Wilson ST.,
centre w neeling $50 cash, balance in rent
lots on Linn ST. and McCollOch ST.. East
w hccllng, 80 TO $40 each. on easy pay
meuts.
Splendid, building site for dwelling,
Fourteenth st.
House. . rooms. brick, Jacob street, Sixth
ward, easy terms. $3.50
Building site for dwelling, Chaplins
street, Fifth ward.
Elght-r0om frame house, bath, AJt and
cold water; also double frame house.
rooms on each side. with all necessary out
buiIdlngsi suitable for two families; both
gases. Between Seventh and Eighth
streets, east side Of Market street. lot
5OXl32 feet. A bargain at $500
House. y rooms. large centre halls. with
modern cOnVeniences, and large lot No.
2O9 Chapl!ne street; cheap and terms easy.
House. u rooms, brick. Fifteenth street;
cheap 5000
House. rooms and hall 18th St, 5000.
Bus ess property on Market st. At mod
500. 500, $780, $500. 5000 and $500 to loan
on zeal estate.
NESBITT & DEVlNE,
Tel 643. 1889 Market Street.
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This accomplished writer have woven about The inventor
dreams Of the future charming romance which needs no
further recommendation than the fact that it has been
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Hrt could not delay. / reached the
mmiL Great God, the walls were
+ beaten down; only half the house re-
manned. was mad. and rushed in my
madness down tine steep side of the
mountain. crossed the threshold.
tv father loy there his gray hair. his
tace and clothes an dabbled i'm blood
Die was covered with cruel wounds My
Youngest sister was mlselably maug.ed.
LD ruined room near by l heard a
faint grO1n and, entering, found my
brother. 'Calrheed ne cried. Oh, God,
is FL YOU" My brother / raised him
f up and tried TO savehim. He told me
+ of The demon. DrOnnOiach. who had
+ thus destroyed them. DrOnnOlach
D. had come there Two days before, car
/ red off nay elder sister, murdered The
I Other and left him for dead. He told
+ ug an and died. lnet by his body,
/ -raIe terrible oath that / would
/ never steep under any roof until / WAS
avenged. I consigned myself TO Ebns
f u ever wayored from my Oath-death,
. d. H. t0 Dcuuolacl''
"Carheed. you shall he reyenged' "
T exclaimed Omar. graspmg his hand.
Sand L TOO. for the blood of my basely
. murdered friends calls for the blood of
tle BU- SLAMS
The Two slowly left the shadows Of
/ the mosque and soon ON every side
. res0Uuded the roll OF drums. the notes
. az hus.es. the tramp of steeds and the
ling OF artillery over The pavement
. for Omar Pacha was leaving for the
Danube
month ,..-.1 I1..-o,-.+1,- ,.o.o +1,,
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writer BY the author of Newport "An Echo of Passion
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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-05
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR SALE-REAL 70 a z.
TOR SALE.
building lots on Thirteenth street
Building lots at Edgington.
Building lots at Greggsville.
W. V. HOGE & BRO.
aus Room is, City Bank Building
DEAL ESTATE AND LOAN
IL AGENCY. JAMES L. HAWaEN,
1865 Main Street, second FLOOR.
Estates managed, property rented sni
rentS collected. Persons having property 10
let or sell, and those wishing 10 rent or buy,
are invited to call Special attention to Sec
end Ward property.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1896-01-16
GOING BACK TO ENGLAND.
Bellington Booth Relieved Of saIyatic
Army Command In Ameriea. f ~


BellinstOn Booth Relieved Of Salvation
Army Command IN America,
New YORK, Jan. .le. .-Goneral Booth, OF
the -Salvation Army, has ordered Com,
mshder BailinRtoh Booth to give up conf
mand Of the American army and 20 to
London. Why he has so ordered is mys-
tory. Commander Booth says he has no
idea why the recall is made, nor Of where
he will go or what he will do Mrs. Booth
and the babies will 60 with him, as will
90 with him, as will several members of
his personal staff, including Brigadier
Perry. They will sail about the middle of
March.
The order of recall was received by Com
mander Booth ten days ago, but he says
1t was short and formal, and told him
nothing beyond the main fact. He wrote
back to ask why and wherefore, and it is
believed that he will make protest
against leaving the organization that he
has brought to such prosperity.
The following bulletin was posted at
the army's headquarters:
1T is with profound sorrow that Com
mander and Mrs. Booth have to notify
J their staff and field officers that they have
received orders to prepare to relinquish
their command in about nine weeks time
They have no knowledge whatever of theil
successors, or the generals plans, nor have
they been consulted upon the question"