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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23

anG g5r.s cau more saneTaii.JJ Te.r:i -
read AID write at bone. aud after .l?o-'
lea1n this much they ca;i, like Benjamin
Franklin, almost instruct themselves.
With moderate, almost hcarly, diyersifi-
cation, work will not become irksone 20
the young and may become fa- more en-
crossing than the baseball and other
crazcs that are now allowed to absorb
the time OF poor peoples children out
side Of the school. Like q farmer breaks
his cclts to wcrk, so shcEld re break MS
chi]dre:l-early, regularly, v;.riously
and carefully.
The present system Of education has
not saved oysT people ard or count-!y,
as the politicians have promised ss. !:
has been tried for years and has hrous':
US to the verge of revolution. Huin;;- :
iat;ng though it may be, we must wholly
remodel Our education of the young hy
adapting it to noble, useful and aealuh-
full agricultural life.
FEAsc1s 3. l1vEsEy.
Sykesvilie, Md
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
THE GOVERNMENT TO GIVE GREATER
AID TO SCIENCE.

Professor ". e. Moore advocates the
creation Of a new department cf state
with new cabinet offcer--viz, 4 de-
partnent and secretary Of science. This
is certainly a wise suggestion, for many
Of the questions that now beset rs are
to be settled not by theoretic and legis-
.lative guessing, but by scientific inyes-
tigation. Our financial question, how to
improve farming, etc., are subjects not
for partisan greed and stupidity to set
tie, but for Level headed investigation,
for scientific experimentation and de-
duction. Professor Moore says the pres
ent annual government expenditure for
the promotion of scientific investigation
is something over IS, 900, coo and pro-
yides employment for over 5000 per-
sons. The research covers almost the ell
tire field, from determining the move
ments of the heavenly bodies to the
classification CT bacteria. There are bu-
reaus for studying the earth and Its
products, the atmosphere and its changes,
economic plants and their culture, 90
mes5ic animals ard their kind and for
the investigation of economic problems
There are surveys for measuring the land
and sounding the waters Of tie country;
statistical agencies fer collecting, COM
piling and discussing the results OF
many industries; stations fer agr,cut L
tural experiment ;snd fsn culture, and
there are bureaus whose business is to
study low to protect tie forests ard
save the. forage resources Of the plains,
as we'll as to promote fruit culture and
teach how 20 protect fruit ard crops
from blieiiis ard injurious insects.
There are .sasean3S IL which. axe pre-
served ard exhibited objects OF art, eth
nology, natural history, n2i2cralosy,
geology and things illusrratly'e Ct social
and mcdaniel progress.
These institutions OF the government,
Professor Moore says, are Of constantly
growing importance, and the necessity
for a system that will simplify the
work and the PRONUNCIATION Of infor1na-
ton gained is constantly apparent.
Charles ". Dabney, .Jr., assistant sc4-
retary Of agriculture, in an article IN
Science of Jan. 15, summarizes the sci
entifc work done by the government
and points out the necessity for cooper
atiye organization in the direction pro-
posed. The plan is said to be favored by
the chiefs Of departments.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
How's This !?

We offer Oue Hundred Dollars reward for
any case of Catarrh ihst cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL .HENEy Co., Toedo. o.
We, the Undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last l5 years, and believe bin
perfectly honorable in all business transsc-
tious and Financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firm.
Wes, Il Truax. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
0, Walding, Kinnar l. Marvin. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, y.
Halls Ca,arrh Cure is taken Internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
sarfaces CT the system. Testimonials sent
free Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
DESTROYED BY EARTH
QUAKE.
SbilIong. India, Wrecked.
English Residents Suffer-
ing.

simla, June l6,-The reports that
all of the buildings a. Shillong, India,
had been destroyed by earthquake. are
confirmed. Mr.. McCabe, the British
resident deputy commissioner. vas kill
ed by a falling bouse, and the Eaelisb
ladies and childreo are suffering ip-
tensely from exposure The town OF
Sylbes snd Cherranpupji we're leveiled
to the ground and whole village sub
sided.
The losses are so great that it is
feared that muoh suffering is inevitable
IN several populons district.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
ARMS FOR CUBANS.
AN EXPEDITION GETS
8 AWAY SAFELY FROM
TAMPA.

Jacksonville, June Is "A special
Is The Citizen from Tampa says !:
8 The Dauntless OF boat supposed to
/ Isbe that vessel came into Hillsborough
bay last night aud TOOK on cargo OF
arms and ammunition from a schoon-
z1er Hing al anchor off the mouth OF
1.-The Ala6s river and sailed speedily
away for the Cuban shore.
A report was sent oot yesterday
s s That the Dauntless had sailed from
Key West with an expedition and it
vas circulated by those interested
Il was a bold and successful blnf
tnae threw the officers entirely OFT
8 their guard, and the Dauntless came
Il last night and got her cargo
The two boats were tied up until
about ii o'clock. and in the moon
lieha could be plainly seen from the
docks along the river front of the
city
e Cartaya and Charles Silva are
the only ones who are known to be
aboard, and they came up from Key
West.
The schoone- came into the bay
Saturday afternoon late and anchored.
Her name is not known She was
two massed and about so tons, her
hull was black and she was evidently
weIi loaded. Quite number Of men
went from West Tampa striking
across the county and proceeding to
point on the bay shore where they
took to boats near the place where
So he men Of Colonel Callexo's expedi-
f;on embarked. The entire work
shows that it has master hands be-
hind II, for the expedition was gone
fnl::v 12 hours before the authorities
sor Spanish consul knew that anything
a was going on, so completely were
they thrown of their guard by yes
terday's ruse
The Dauntless had an engagement
10 90 on the ways here yesterday and
had 3 government boat come upon
her Unexpectedly, she would have
had s good excuse for being in Hills
borough bay, and would have come
- on to the city and be hauled out, but
as there was no government boats,
she left her engagement untitled.
The whole affair was worked very
q nicely and quietly, and few people
Knew anything about it The mys
terious boat left about daylight this
morning. No one seems to know
what beat this is Some assert that
it Is the Adams which received her
load from the Biscayne and then ran
M in this harbor to meet steamer
which would take the munitions to
Cuba or out to sea to the Dauntless.
There is also rumor to the effect
that the schooner halls from the
ne:ghborhood of Carrabelle and re-
ceiYed her load at point where the
railroad crosses the tiver. The pres
ence of Captain Parlin, a prominent
citizen Of Carabelle, In the city for
the past few days adds strength to
the rumor Since his arrival he has
been in conference with parties
formerly very active in the hlibuster-
ing business
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23

BIG FIRE IN CHERAW.
The Towns Industries Suffer
a Severe Blow.

Charleston, June Is "A special
to The News and Courier from Cheraw
says: "Cheraw manufacturing dis
trict is on fire and total loss to the
Cheraw Machine works, the Cheraw
Knitting Mills and Finlayson's Hosi-
cry mills is taking place Insurance
partial The South Carolina Braid
ing works will probably escape Loss
$4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
10 HORSE oWNEES.

For rgtt:ng horse in q fine healthy con
l!;jion try Dr. Cad"'S Condition Powders
.They tone up Tic system, aid digestion, ctr<
loss Of appetite, relieve constipation, correc1
kidney disorders ard destroy worms, giving
new life 70 an old or over-worSed horse. q
cents per package. For sale by druggists.
For sale in Sumter by DrA J Ckiaa.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
Hoods Pills take, easy to operate a5c.

III
and all 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 ey-
cry inspection. Those who
look over our stock do not
willingly stop with examlna-
ton. Beauty may now be
made ea.liy irresistible by a
few .judiclous purchases from
our display Of up to date Jew
elry.
L. w. FOLSOM.
Jeweler and Optician,
SIGN or TIE BlG WArcH.
Oct Is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23

Cneraner,ain' Eye ane Skin Ointment
IS unearallea 1cr Eczema, letter, Salt.
Rhema, >c;.!:l Head. Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands, itching Piles, Buras, Frost Bites
Chronic Sore Eyes and Grai.ala;ca Eye LIDS
.Eor sale BY Druggists at % cents DC. box.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
Land Surveying.

MR.. II. D. NOISE, viii give prompt a.
tention to calls for surveying and plating
land Can be found at MS office. next door
to Office of Lee and Noise, Sumter, 8. c.
Nov. Is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23

ganco, the 5 cent stra igas Havana Cigar
far sale By g. G. oateen 8 Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

4 SMALL, LIGHT REDDISH COW
n HE'D o:e cslf, apa bag was sprirgiug
10 cave again. Reward viii he PAID fer her
1etura 10 T. j McCtlCdtA.
June Maaaville, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
Hoods saaSal psz;i1a

Is the best in fact the One True Blood Puri-
fer. Sold by all druggists. Get only Hoods.
Evening star., 1897-04-27

penetrated and found a lasting lodgment.
Ard yet visitors from abroad. who inspect
this beautiful city and pass upon Its charms
and ornaments. rarely fail to note the
absence:sf suitable amsmorjals here OF the
two men who before all others but Wash
ington stand for the united country In the
eyes Of the world
Such memorials should be erected. and
Congress at It's hext session could take no
step better calculated to meet with general
approval than that making the proper
provision for them 'Phe forms they should
take. the sites to be occupied. the amounts
to be expended-all this could be determined
by a commission appointed by Congress or
by the President. and composed Of men in
every way qualified to decide upon matters
so impe rtant and Of such national interest
This subject is not new. 1t has several
times been agitated. and The Star has be-
fore given to 1t an unqualified Endorsement
But the present is highly appropriate
time to renew the discussion. and for fixing
the matter firmly In the public mind Let
all who approve of it-and surely there is
10 one who opposes it-ccntribute aid. by
some word spoken In advocacy Of 1t to
those In position to more actively forward
the worthy and patriotic project. Wash
ington. above every other. city. should con-
tain such memorials. and offers above every
other city sftes1 most attractive for their
erection. -
Evening star., 1897-04-27
The Question DEVELOPING.

II the throne of Greece becomes vacant
the result of the Turko-Grecian war
will not the Powers be called upon to fill
it? And will not that add very greatly to
the difficulties of the general situation? :?
Naturally. If called upon. they will hunt
for a man who will engage to be thor
oughly subservient to their will; and that
will mean the sele6 tion of a man who will
play into the hands of the Powers. who IS
not at all sensitive a,out the Turk and
Turkish performances in Europe, and who
King of Greece may be expected at all
times to remember the sources of his eleva-
tion.
1t is very evident that the Powers hope
for the defeat of Greece in this struggle
ard would be glad TO King George de-
posed and driven Off. He has been a man
of his own mind in this business, and his
attitude has subjected the Powers to some
sharp criticism. England. in a pinch, might
sustain Lord Salisbury, but there is a
strong English sentiment against the Tur-
kish alliance. France clearly feels the NOR
t:fcation of her position. A tractable man
on the Grecian throne would have pursued
the course marked out for him; swallowed,
as the Powers were doing, any bitter doses
presented to him. and, generally. have gone
In for hiding and oondoning. rather than
exposing and resenting. Turkish delin-
qGences. But King George proved to be of
d different temper. and hence. for his in.le-
Fendence and assertion, has incurred .he
oIposition-active to a degree-of those
whose regulations suffer in comparison
with his
But where will the Powers, If the occa-
sion arises, ind man to their liking ,
What Prince of promise and reputa ton will
care 10 accept even a throne on such
terms? He must become in effect, the ally
OF the Sultan. and carry himself in all
things obediently towards the program
which makes the Sultan's presence in
Europe a necessity
The original proposition related to good
government for Crete. and the selection of
Christian. governor for that little island
The. Powers halted at that-appareutly
nnning the matter full of difficulty. But "a
they stuck at a. matter of that size. what
May ne expected II new king is required
for Greece with such a recast of the whole
Eastern proposition such choice will
make necessary? Questions of right are
seldom evaded or postponed to advantage
Sooner or later they must be met and set
tied. and. sometimes the sooner the better
The Cretan question is now the Grecian
question. and the Grecian question NAV
any day develop actively into the question
Of Christian civilization in E,urope
Evening star., 1897-04-27
Adequate Memoriai. Wanted Her.

New York. although little slowly. has
thoroughly redeemed herself in providing
q suitable tomb for the remains of General
Grant The site Is beautiful the structure
imposing. and the general effect such as
sratifes his family and his friends The
memory of a good man. a great soldier
and great patriot Is thus most appropri-
ately honored. The name of the man who
led the Union armies In the civil war will
live as long as the name Of the country
.tself and hence the making his last rest
fns place shrine appealing to the eye az
vel! as to the heart was demanded bv
every consideration bearing worthiIy upon
the subject.
Todays ceremonies In New York natural
ly suggest the fact that here at the coun-
try's capital no memorial. altogether real-
fzlng the affection In which their memories
are held. exists In honor either of General
Grant or of Mr.. Lincoln. Their names are
linked together. The one was the srea,
master In the field. the other the great
master in council. Wherever in the civilized
world men have heard OF liberty, and rev.
erence those who have fought to esta blfsh
IL. the fame OF these two Americans has
Evening star., 1897-04-27
Grant Day.

The nation pauses today In its rushing
activity to pay a tribute TO the memory
of one of its heroes. Grant day" becomes
more distinctiveIy than ever ore of the
chronological landmarks of the, republic.
through the ceremony that Is taking place
in New York. where the body of the dead
soldier Is permanently entombed, amid the
reverent demonstrations Cf a vast multi
tude. 1t Is 10 local event that there oc-
ours. New York becomes today more than
the largest city In the country, more than
the site of the grave. 1t represents the
nation and the dedication of the tomb of
the great soidier-President is given an off,
cial character by the presence of the re-
public's chief magistrate and all the high
officers of the government. the representa-
tives Of all the foreign nations and citizens
from every section of this country.
There is reason for this outpouring.
Grant day" means much that cannot be
told in mere description of the ceremo-
nies or In reports of the speeches there de-
livered. 1t signifies the reuniting of
country once almost divided The tributes
paid to tine personal worth and character of
the man convey deep significance that
bears on the power of the nation and its
ability to stand the tests that must be ap-
piled to all governments Grant 8 name
and fame are inseparably associated with
the preservation of the Union. To this
achievement his Individual qualities con-
trfbuted, and thus those qualities are to-
day being praised and reverenced.
But with all the national significance of
the event. with all the splendor of official
presence and he. display of pageants. the
deepest meaning is to be found in the trlb-
utes that have been paid to Grant and to
the great work which he performed by rep
resentatives Of the armies that were de-
feated through his genius History will
no doubt make prominent note of the pres
ence in New York today of the sons of ex-
confederates. marching in parade. 1t Is
one of. TIE strangest and yet the most nat
ural facts in all the worlds record. Grant
more than military conqueror. He
did more than to defeat the enemy that
sought to establish an independent govern
meBt' cut of a portion of the great repub-
lie. That work once accomplished largely
through mis- wonderful military capacity,
he laid the foundation of a new nation by
his simple acts of peace and his words of
goodwill
Evening star., 1897-04-27

1t is a good thing to have the officials of
the United States government visit another
city in body now and then. 1t will enable
them o~reahze what a superior place of
residence Washington is and how deserving
it is of maintenance as such.
Evening star., 1897-04-27
SHOOTING STARS.
A HefnI Aptlclo

ITS very absurd for men to make fun
OF the fashions which women adopt" sal.
Miss Cayenne. when their own attire Is so
unreasonable --s
1t seems to me-" replied Willie Wishing
ton, that men dress very sensibly."
But look at the absurdly high collars
they wear"
Don't you know what they are for?'
No
They're for us to rest our chins on So
that We won't get so tired looking over the
hats in the theater"
Evening star., 1897-04-27

device has been invented for telegraph
ing three thousand words a minute. 1t is
dincuit to see why so much trouble should
nave been taken to accommodate the oc-
casional needs of professional pugilism
Evening star., 1897-04-27

While there may be some possibility of
this'country's developing long-felt want,
there seems to be a general disposition TO
notify MIR. Cleveland far in advance that
he will not fit 1t.
Evening star., 1897-04-27

Ihe predicament of the Greek monarch
SHOWS the desirability OF a mans equipping
h'inseh with good. reliable trade or a
profession prior to accepting the uncertain
responsibilities of a throne
Evening star., 1897-04-27

1t is doubtless great relief to Mr.. Cleve-
land to find that lie can now hunt ducks
whenever he feels like it without being
Tagged by the reporters
Evening star., 1897-04-27

The honors paid to General Grant, both
during his life and after his death, furnish
much argument against the proposition
that Republics are ungrateful"
Evening star., 1897-04-27

IRE capital city cannot help feeling a hi:
Jealous OF the metropolis today. New York
dld manage to finish the Grant tomb. while
Warrington still awaits the completion Of
tne city pcst-office building
Evening star., 1897-04-27

A number of gentlemen who were disap-
pointed ir recent campaign regret that
Mr.. Cleveland cannot make his aversion to
the Dingley Bill retroactive
Evening star., 1897-04-27

Tne gossips are doubtless almost ready
with an insinuation that the recent Partisan
duel was fought, single-handed, by the
Princess Chimay's intrepid press agent
Evening star., 1897-04-27

Senator Mason's constituents will, of
course. realize the impossibility of accom-
plishing all the glorious work he has laid
out, in single term.
Evening star., 1897-04-27

New York city is becoming weary of pur-
chasing gold bricks in the way of legisla-
tion from rural confidence men.
Evening star., 1897-04-27
A Method OF Measurement.

There is such thing as becoming too
much devoted to the bicycle said the
young woman thoughtfully. II was riding
with friend of mine, who demonstrated
that fact
Did she talk continually about the
wheel?"
No. She didn't talk about anything
until asked her il she knew what the hour
was. She looked down at her cyclometer
and said we'd better hurry home. as it
was two miles and a quarter past dinner
time
Evening star., 1897-04-27
Her Older Sisters.

Phoepix. Arizona, Is one of the places
slstfHliy considered wild and only semi
civilized. yet 1t has adopted an ordinance
forbidding splitting the sidewalk, and
has arrested as the first offender the man
who drafted the bill. II this policy is to
be continued. Phoenix win put to shame
many of its older sisten. which consider
themselves its superiors In manners and
morals. ) 5st
Evening star., 1897-04-27

II the Washington club wins the game to-
day New York will never forgive the SEN
ators for previously allowing themselves TO
be beaten by the Brooklyns t
Evening star., 1897-04-27
a Remarkable Occasion

This war; remarked the sultan. has its
decided annoyances. But there is one thing
about 1t that fills my bosom with joy
What Is that?" inquired the grand vizier
TITS the first quarrel In the history of my
sovereignty in which all my wife's relations
took sides with me-"
Evening star., 1897-04-27

The government may have temporarily
moved over TO New York, but Washington
still has the office-seekers
Evening star., 1897-04-27
GOSSIP.

What's become of the india-rubber
man." asked the Circassian beauty in the
side show.
Il don't know for sure" replied the snake
charmer, but 1 guess he got bounced"
Evening star., 1897-04-27
Alter Nineteen Huna..a.

From The ST. Ioois GlObe- Democrat.
The silverite idea, OF prosperity is to keep
organized for its arrival after the year
1900. Any earlier manifestation of II must
be frowDed down. --
Evening star., 1897-04-27
Occupstt~A for q Kicker.

From The C0uncH BiunA NnpAreII
The next time you hear any fellow yowf-
ing about the awful taxes which the Gov
erhment Is Imposing on the people just ask
him to figure out to penny how much of
this tax he pays. 1t may keep him quiet
for q few minutes while he is figuring
Evening star., 1897-04-27

Only two hundred men worked on the
post-office building today.
Evening star., 1897-04-27
An Explanation.

A cold that's simply narrowing
just now afflicts each mortal head;
That's why none sing these songs of
spring.
They always write them down instead.
Evening star., 1897-04-27
In n Name.

In q Name.
What's in name? Oh, bard, go to.
You dazzle Us to betray.
We echo your sneer till the day We rue
That we trusted your witching lay.
What's in a name? And the doubling
heart =
Grows gay at the questioning:
But there follows a gloom that defies your
- art
And we weep DER the gibe you fling.
For there's naught In philosophy that
'iatones
For the.ihopes that come tumbling down
When beloved Miss Smith becomes Mrs
2 1TJones.'1~at
While your. own name is Mr.. Brown"
Evening star., 1897-04-27

Posterity and Prosperity.
Prom the Springfield Republican. So ys
Everything Is forgiven q good and wise
autoerat and 50 1t will be with Speaker
Reed. II his present policy Of running the
House helps to bring prosperity back to us.
Evening star., 1897-04-27

SS 20 for $3.50 silk Skirts. Made OF r,ece
silks In ciangcahle reds greens and
blues The dep corded hounce lined with perc.
line.
S3 go for s. silk Skirts. Made of superior
stripe tafreta silk. with percaline lined
and corded fiounce
Sn no for $3.50 Skirts. made of black satin,
and percaliue. umbrella styIe With
corded rufie measuring IGs incies