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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-07
Take JOHNSONS
CHILL & FEVER
TONIC.
The July American Queen.

Cnde, gag and picturesque cover The
American Qaeen for July appears ,u gnise
of even more than ordinar7 interest. The
6rst article is out of the heasen track, being
a handsomely illustrated account of 'sThe
Snmner Homes Of Notable Women" 1t
gives Photographic views of TIE country resi-
sdence Of famous authors. who by their pens
have won 10th wealth and reputation, aud
whose source of pride to-day rests upou the
rural homes their own genius has paid for.
Love Will Find Way aud exquisite
romance of girlish devotion, erdor and
patience, is the new serisi story begun in this
number. Il viii run through Eve editions
and is capitally illustrated by by. Watson
The Fashions for Jaly are up TO the high
standard established By The Amercau Queen
and attract attention, as does valuable
article elaborately pictured, entitled, "Aid
for Ioyaiids " All the latest apparatus con-
,rived to Tighten the sufferings ard tedium
of the sick room are este.taininely described
Taere are host of good things in the gene
raj makeup, including .Eotersaining on the
Fourth" etiquette of Country Life, /"
sCare of the Hair 10 Snumer.' Strokes of
Lieh,ning.n Etc, Etc. Published by ;.
Ryttenberg l. Sons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-07

dangcs Is 1,..fopcan iiii.s.s-,sions engssing in
Transatlantic aggression. If this was
not the valid cause, it shows at any
rate their patience before taking the
final, irrevocable step. With England es-
pecially our relations should be cordial
and friendly. I trust that a1a no blind
admirer of highlands magnificent traits
regardless Of her colossal iniirnities.
But war between England and Ameri-
c. would indeed be fratricidal. # we,
the greatest commercial rivals III the
world, could permanently agree upon
the peaceful settlement Of Our differ,
ences, what triumph this would be;
what an example TO sister nations; what
a service to mankind Ia 1887 a me-
mortal signed by 234 members of parlia-
ment was presented to our president
by delegates representing 700, 900 trades
unionists The memorial prayed for az
bitration. Our congress- and France,
Italy, Spain and Norway, passed resolu-
tons to that effect, representing the Will
of l5o, 900, 900 people
AT IaSC the question mas come NOME
to the people, to the national conscience,
to the individual character, to the ear
nest citizens of the land. They will,
when the time comes, decide, am sure,
according to their truest thought and
deepest faith for this ''open sesame
to the golden age. May that time come
speedily of which the dreaners dream
and the prophets prophesy, when the
sword shall be beaten into the plow-
share and the spear into the pruning
hook. Nation shall not lift up sword
against nation, neither shall they learn
war any more. And the earth shall be
filed with the knowledge of God as wa
ters cover the sea,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-07
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nervous system 10 healthy vigp is Electric
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acts by giving tone to the nerve centres in tie
stomach. gently stimulates the r. and Kid
neys, ana aids these organs in throwing OF u
srri'ies in the blood. Electric Biters improves
the appetite. aids digestion. and is pronounced
by those who nave tried it as the very ees.
blood purifier and nerve tonic. Try i. Sold
ios SOC or Sl.oo per bottle at Dr.J F. w De
Lnrmes Drug Store. 2
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way 90 .. ~, returning leave Conway E,
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not to he settled oticr than by srim
struggle The German war of 1866, tie
Franco German war and our own great
civil war Were such necessary encoun-
tiers. National independence, vital terri
tory, grave internal issues, are not to be
disposed of by outside arbitration. We
cannot give OYER quite the entire field to
this ideal tribunal Yet the great bulk
Of disputed questions should be deter
mined by arbitration and America
should take the lead in the great move
ment. This country, by its natural adj
yantages, by its traditions and charac-
ter, seems providentially appointed for
the mission. We are SO situated that if
the worst came we would have nothing
to fear. No nation could conquer US,
nor could any allied nations, for our
material resources are practically mex
haustible. We zhave no vital center
whose seizure would mean conquest
And consider, as we have been told, the
tempting opportunity that would thus
be presented by such an enemy to its
European rivals We need not fear that
any nation Will declare war en- US un-
less we aggressively and defiantly invite
the onset We have the further advan-
tage that here the people are king. We
decide our own destinies. We need 10
ornaments III Europe every toiling
workman has to carry fully armed sol
dier or sailor on his back. We are un-
burdened. We require only the illst1u-
7 ments cf peace.
The idea. for instance, that an occa-
sional war was necessary to awaken il
material Americans the heroic spirit, or
the lower idea that business interests
required the periodical stinulalt Of
military operations, is erroneous. We
have striking instance III the Venezu-
Ella case Of the unwillingness Of 4 first
rate power to enter Into hostilities with
America If the cause Of English con-
cessions was the menacing attitude Of
GerraaE.y, it p.cges. the more clearly the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-07


B. 0 PURDY.
Sumter, S. c., July 2. 1897.
The, tine made by all of the contsstlng
squads was excei,en, and any Of them would
have taken prize in the average tourns-
r-sns, bna the time made by Deigar Squad
was rerori.breaking aud served TO establish
more firmly than ever the claim made hy that
sqaad of aayiag the fastest racing team in
The State.
Tbe surprise CT the contest was
tbs fine made By Bloom, No. /, which
has been organized but short tine
and from woicn little vas expected
BY any oae save those who have kep, an
eye on thai squad while practicing for the
contest The Rope R-elers go, over ground
at clipping pace, and if toe team coni;eaes
to impro.e viii push The other squads out of
FIRST place before they Teaiizs that the young
siers have developed iuto hustlicg fremen-
Mr. W I. Mcleod, one of the most popu-
lar drnmmers on the road, donated ten dol
lars TO be given to the WANING team, which,
of course. with a dollar soda wate, ticket
presented by Dr.. China, goes to Delear No. 3.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-07-07

Cioco Cigars are made by firm With Al
years experience and reputation for first
class goods ouly. Sold in Sumter exclusive
~ By Il. G. Uateen & Co.
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PlgRsoN MEDAL CONTEST.
Delgars Win, Fast Time Made.
Rope Reel Surprises Every body.

The much talked-of reel race for the Pier
son Medal was pulled Of Thursday afternoon
in the presence of crowd that filed The
sidewalks from the Opera House to Repobli-
can Street. The contest for the possesssca OF
the Pierson Medal is an annual event and
excites the liveliest :ateress, the greatest en-
thusiasna and the keenest rivalry 10 The hie
department The interest is not confined 10
the FIRE department, however, for tee friends
and partisans of the several squads are proha-
bly, more enthusiastic and anxious than the
iremen themselves The crowd of spectators
yesterda7 afteraooo was made up in large
measure of enthusiasts, and sxcl,ea ent was
at high pitch f.om 6rst TO last
The squads entered for the contest were:
Bloom, No. l. Rope Rsel), Monaghan No. 2,
and Delgar No 3. The squads ran 10 the
following order, Monaghan, first; Bloom,
second Delgar. third. Each squad made
three runs OF hundred yards each, unreeled
one hundred feet of hose, made the attsch-
ment TO she hydrsnt and nozzle and threw
water. The contest was decided ty The best
two runs oct of the three
TIE report of the time-keepers wss as TO-
lows:
Mr.. 81. B. Bloom, City
Dear Sir: We the undersigned, as official
time keepers respectfully submit the following
So. IT,. Dawson Modal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
The Marine Band.

Prof Zimmerman, 1t now seems prefers
to remain as leader of the Naval Academy
Band at Annapolis rather than to come to
Washington to be leader of the Marine
Band. In reaching this decision thinner
OF the band, the martinet-like atmosphere
that has surrounded it and the disadvan-
tages under which its members have la
bored in the effort to exc out a respectable
existence. They are miserably paid and
are now threatened with such a stringent
regulation that their unofficial sources of
emolument will be materially reduced. IN
der such circumstances Prof. Zimmerman
Is wholly justified in deciding to remain
under known and presumably pleasant con-
ditions rather than to come here to par
humiliation of the Marine Band. 1t will be
difficult. In these circumstances to find P
leader of reputation and self-respect to take
charge of the band. Few musical artists
care to become identified with a mere gar
rison band and the past and present STAN
dards of this excellent aggregation of mu-
s1clans can be maintained only under the
direction of such an artist. For the sake
or harmony it is to be hoped that the Ma
rine Band will either be quickly reduced
to the grade that it Is only too evidently
sought to relegate 1t, or elevated to the DO
sit1on that it has earned. that of a ma
tional band. identified with the presidential
functions and with the government as a
whole. Congress should consider this uues-
ton early In the coming session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
Ffre-hor.es md reaeher..

Apprecis ton is very much of relative
commodity, after all. In New York vet
eran fire horse has just been pensioned after
nearly twenty years of efficient service,
Icing CHARTERED henceforth in a comforta-
Bile stall. with plenty of good feed and no
work to 90. In recognition Of his hard work
during quarter of a century. The teach
ers of Washington include several men
and women who have served faithfully as
long period as this fire horse and they
are still at work at lew pay without the
opportunity to accumulate fund sufficient
to provide for their own retirement. The
contrast is pitiful The fire horse well de-
serves his good fortune, but all the more
does the school teacher deserve even bet
ter treatment The teachers themselves
Rave established retirement fund, but this
Is lamentahly inadequate, in view of the
number of worthy teachers who should at
cnce be retired In their own interest and
in that of the community. The amount
now In hand should serve as a nucleus for
some official addition, if possible, and
many private contributions Give the
teacher standing at least even with that
Of the fire horses!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
Albert Ordyvny.

The citizens of Washington will always
hold the memory of Gen. Albert Ordway in
high esteem for the good work that he
performed in building up the national
guard of the capital to its present high
stage of efficiency. Gen. Ordway will be
remembered. to be sure, for other works
more or less closely identified with the CITY,
but it was in his capacity as commander
CT the District militia that he was best
known here, and his death yesterday in
New York is cause for general regret and
grief. Gen. Ordway's military record was
most brilliant and especially in view of the
fact that he had attained high rank and
had performed many deeds of marked gal
lantry before he reached the age of twenty
one years His personal character was
such as to enlist the affectionate support
OF those with whom he came officially Or
personally in contact. His gradually fail
ing health has been sorrowfully noted by
his friends and now that death has come
the city will feel that it has lost a frienl
and a faithful, energetic servant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22

are far more considerable now than they
were some years ago In this matter of OBJ
strrctive head-gear, but as long as few
persistent women decline to recognize the
trend Of the times there will always be pro-
tests from both men and women whose
pleasure at the show has been reduced by
reason of these useless obstacles to vision.
The Elen who go out between the acts are
worthy of the most radical measures Of re-
form, but the reform is to be directed at
more than betterment of their manners,
as it involves the more difficult item of ad-
5ustfng the thirst. The late corners can be
reached If the management should dare 20
adopt radical remedy. The annoyance Of
these tardy arrivals Is unQuestionable. and
they could soon be cured If all the man.
ayers were to close their doors promptly at
the rise of the curtain and permit no
entries while the stage was occupied. This
step might provoke harsh criticism and
would only succeed II 1t were taken by all
the managers simultaneously. Even then
mcst that can be done in the whole case is
to appeal to the common-sense and polite
ness of all classes Of people alike, the boys
in the gallery as well as the ladies In the
parquette. The theater is dominant fac
tor in the amusernents of the people nova
ma Ike 1t enjoyable and free from the annoy
ances that detract materially from the
pleasure and profit of attendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
Thenter Reform.

1t is evident from the letters that are ap-
pearing from day to day in other columns
Of The Star that the theater problem has
In this day of complex social conditions
assumed ponderous proportions. The men
and some women complain with justice Of
the size Of women's hats and of the wom-
ems Indifference while wearing those hats
to the comfort and vision of all the rest of
the world. The women and some men COM
plain with equal justice Of the men who are
so rude as to leave the auditorium be-
tween the acts from seats in the middle
of rows and returning cause commotion
and Inconvenience to many others. Both
sexes generally complain of the careless
patrons Of tine show who arrive late and
disturb the other and more prompt patrons
by crowding TO their seats after the curtain
has risen. All hands join In a protest
against the chatter of those who do not go
to the theater to be amused or edited by
what is portrayed on the stage. but who go
merely TO pose and to gossip with their
neighbors- Fortunately this last fault is
not as common in Washington as In other
cities. but the other traits Of humanity are
All IN evidence so strongly here as to suggest
that a theater reform IL necessary before
the footlights. just as some critics of the
drama now sugsest that reform Is needed
benind them The women of Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22

in his mind. and he chafes under the ten
dency Of things and his own helplessness.
Prince Bismarck has not disguised his dis
gust with the management of German af-
fairs since he left Office. His repeated ref
erenees to the subject have disclosed his
continued interest in public business. and
his total want of confidence in his success
ors. He considers that the power he did
so much to establish is being FILTERED
away.
Thus Is illustrated again the fact that
public men cannot lay aside care as
though 1t were q garment. Retirement
from office. even under the most f1atter-
ing circumstances. does not cancel interest
In public events. 1t frequently. as In these
two cases. emphasizes that interest, and
makes the unofficial worry greater than
the official worry. The veteran. as rule,
Is happier man in harness than out of
harness, and lives longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
Veteran. ONT Of Harness.

The disquieting reports about Mr.. Glad
stones health. and the descriptions OF the
venerable statesman in retirement, call to
mind that other eminent man out of office
whose health is so frequently discussed in
the dispatches. Though so utterly unlike
In their personalities and in their methods
while they were still actors on the politi-
cal stage. Mr.. Gladstone and Prince Bis
marck. in their latter day fortunes, are
brought very close together. The great
Englishman Is in retirement by his own
choice. His age called for repose, and he
sought 1t in his library surrounded by his
books and papers. His surrender Of the
leadership of his party was one of the
n ost striking episodes of the day Prince
Bismarck was forced out Of off1ce by his
emperor. but he laid down his commission
with a fine dignity, and repaired to the
comforts of home with an expression of
gratitude at having been relieved of q
great burden.
Doubtless both Of these great men felt
at the time a sense Of freedom from care.
Each Of them probably saw some years of
tranquility ahead. Mr.. Gladstone turned to
lis private studies. theology and history,
and Prince Bismarck. with his pipe well
filed and his beer close by, opened his
doors to his old friends, who hocked to see
him. and entered upon those informal dis
cussions about his career which have been
among the most interesting contributions
to current history. And yet. as the re-
ports show. neither man has found In his
retirement what he expected. Mr.. Glad
stone is represented as being harassed
about the condition Of public Affairs. Eng
lands position 70 far from what he would
have 1t. The old topics are still uppermost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
Curious Spanish Reasoning.

General Blanco's order respecting the re-
concentrates is pralseworthy. but Spain is
cndeavoring to make impossible capital out
Of it. See" she exclaims, ''how humanely
we now are dealing with the non-combat-
ants in Cuba! General Weyler's orders are
revoked. and we are not only giving them
their liberty again, but endeavoring to pro-
vide for their necessities until they can
sustain themselves. But see also how lit
tie effect it. is having on the men in arms
against us! They are absolutely unmoved
by it. They are Indifferent to our olive
branch. whether 1t signifies humanity to
the starvir autonomy for the whole
island"
Why, it may be answered, should the in
surgents be moved by this thing? What
has it got to do with the proposition upon
which they originally took the field? The
revolt against Spanish authority in Cuba
is based upon the bad government inflicted
upon the island. and upon the additional
proposition that the only permanent relief
from that lies in independence for Cuba.
The matter of these helpless people-prin-
cipally old men and women and children
unhappy as 1t is and disgrace to Spain, Is
a question entirely apart from the main
question. The wants of every one Of the
recOncentrauOS might De 1uliy ana lmme-
diately relieved, and yet the cause of the
revolt against Spain would remain as
strong as ever. The men in arms against
Spain are not fighting for the release of
prisoners, but for the freedom of their
country.
But, sincere as General Blanco may be in
this business. everything goes to show that
it is not in his power to undo what his
predecessor did against humanity in Cuba.
He has not the means to provide properly
for his own soldiers. Their pay is months
in arrears, and their daily rations are
short. The island is waste. The homes
of the country people have nearly all been
destroyed. General Blanco may divide
rever so fairly the little that remains to-
ward insuring human comfort in Cuba. but
large numbers must still be unfed. And, of
course, outside of his immediate supervis-
ion. in any dispute as to rations. the Span
iards with guns in their hands will not
go hungry if there is anything in reach
The Sagasta program is shrewdly con-
ceived, so far as appearances CO. and so
far as outsiders are concerned. But it is
making no impression on the Cuban people,
They are not being gulled even a little bit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22

From the Charleston News and Courier.
Human life is the cheapest thing in South
Carolina. The dead man Is always in fault.
The juries are organized to acquit. The
state is always at disadvantage in prose-
cutting those charged with murder. The
administration of the law is affected by
local and class considerations. We choose
our victims. 1t is the man without infiu-
ence or money who feels the strong hand
Of the law. Public opinion" is with the
man who reaches the hip pocket first and
gets the drop
The only hope of the state is In arousing
public sentiment to a proper appreciation
of the sin Of bloodguiltiness. The pulpit,
the press the men who make and the men
who administer the laws must be stirred
up to a sense of their responsibility. The
hip pocket must go. The homicides must
be punished. The state must be saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
For Tuesday and Wednesday
We Have Made Preparations for a Special Sale of
Thanksgiving Day REQUISITES

China Ware Glass Ware, Table Linens Utensils ec-at
which time shall remarkable for their
should interest housekeper and about Washington
Our Housef1rnishng departments fifth floor repe
the newest and best ouhtngs for the modern kitchen
and they do not cost much this year S formerly.
Our Housenhng Store the fifth floor
extending north and south feet
easily accessible by rendered
appliance Broad aes splendid light perfect ventilation unavoidable
sockseveryhng for the comfort
The exceptionally low the goods during
days special sale made possible by large purchases
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
Holiday HaRea.


Folks does heaps o. wonderful"
Said Pickaninny Jim;
Everybody's guessin' bout
Whut'n come to him.
Knows I'll hab er dinner fine
An er appetite.
Whut rs curious about
Is mex Thanksgivin' night.
"Allus hab de turkey-bird
An de gravy rich;
Sweet pertaters, celery
An mince pie an SIGH.
Oftener you pass yoh plate,
Mo you is polite.
Whut rs wonderin' ovuh, though,
Is mex Thanksgivin' night.
"SQuinch owl had er cake walk once;
Rabbit wifi a gun,
Ridin' on spotted mule.
Had me on de run.
Eb'ry year dey makes me laugh,
Spite OBJ all de fright.
Wonduh whut l gwinter see
Mex Thanksgivin' night"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
Where II Itr
rem the New Haven Leader.

From the New Haven Leader.
Where is the solid south now? Two re-
publican senators from Maryland, one from
West Virginia with a likelihood of a sec
ond. one from Kentucky and the other re-
fusing to vote with the democrats on cur
rency matters, one republican senator from
North Carolina and one populist one pro-
teetfonist from Louisiana, two senator's
from Georgia and one from South Carolina
refusing to stand in line on the tariff cues
ton. and one Texan senator refusing to
support free coinage. 1t appears to be
something OF a split.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22
A Mystery Explafned.

n HyHtery EXDIN1heU.
Il thought that young man was un-
popular
He isl replied the saturnine citizen.
But number of people have invited
him to take dinner with them on Thanks
giving day"
Yes. He has been persuaded that he
knows how to carve turkey. Everybody
enjoys seeing his embarrassment when he
gets in the middle of the undertaking."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-22

1t Is intimated that the throwing of
flowers before kaiulani at Honolulu was
not popular demonstration, but box
office effect. 1t will be remembered that
Liliuokalani is not altogether incompetent
when 1T comes to throwing bouquets at her.
self