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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-12-11

A dispatch from Spokane. Wash.
Friday says; John P. McCoomb, once
q prominent and trusted citizen OF
seattle, died alone last night in little
room In a lodging house In this city
ana VIII be buhd tomorrow in a
pauper's grave. Eight years ago Me-
foomb was secretary Of the relief COM
mittee which had charge of the stores
donated by other cities for the relief OF
the fire sufferers of Seattle. A great
scandal arose over the theft Of large
QUANTITIES. OF the supplies, and Nc
Soomp was convicted and sentenced to
nve years IN the penltentlary. After
ssetying out his term he came to Spo-
nane and has since eked out n doubtful
eals,ehee. Three days ago he was
stricken with paralysis.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10
WONDERFUL CAVE FOUND.
Pennsylvanis Hunters Make a Discovery
of Some Interest.

Pennsylvanie Hunters Make Discovery
of Some Interest.
While on Laurel hill, near the Cam
bria pa county line, the other day,
hunters made an interesting discovery
and had an exciting experience.
While climbing the mountain Dick
Costner, one of a large party, fell into
the earth and disappeared while walk
ing ten steps ahead of his companions.
Investigation showed that he had fallen
into a cave, and he was soon dragged
out, bruised and bleeding. The party
sent across the mountain for ropes and
lanterns. Men were lowered into the
cavern. which was found to be appar-
emily boundless. For 1,7OO yards the
exploring party followed the cave into
the bowels Of the earth, and, finding no
signs of a finish, returned to daylight.
The cave will be further explored.
The exploring party found signs
showing that the cave had at one time
been inhabited, and it is thought to
have been the home of the notorious
band of robbers which half century
ago made life a terror for the stage
coaches between Philadelphia and
Pittsburg on the state road. The cave
is half mile from the state pike
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10
MUSIC IN THE ARMY.
Requirements and Usefulness of the
ReSimcnfaI Band

ReSimcntai Band.
In the army, music is one of the great
est utility. The regimental band may
not be composed OF o-tists-the soldier
musician must coniEe his efforts to
certain limited hours and he is not eX-
pccted to pay classical music-it would
not be appropriate if he could-so he
plays the popular airs that women love,
and the stirring strains of the national
hymn, the music of the camp. lie
plays to inspire courage in the vol
unteer soldiers breast, sends him off on
the march with the enthusiasm of trum-
pet and drum, and welcomes him home
again with peals of triumph Many a
raw recruit has been enticed to enlist as
a soldier through the magic strains of
the fife and drum. Even war horses
delight in martial music and are in
spired to face the enemy by the shrill
command OF the bugle. 1t has, how
ever, been suggested recently by those
! in high places that army music be dis
continued, or rather that the regimental
| bands be suppanted by two instrur
ments, tie bugle and the drum.
The bugle is the familiar friend of the
soldier 1t tells him when to sleep,
when to rise, cat, march, drill or play.
There was u corps of trained bugIers at
Fort Leavenworth-also at Fort Lin
coln-that practiced to such perfection
that it was SAID that their equal could
not be found in the world-not even in
Highland regiment.
There are as many as % bugle calls in
"a day, when regiment is stationed at a
tort, beginning with 'reveille," the first
roll-call of the day, and ending with
taps" which is the signal for lights
out" This is for the infantry and cav
airy. How much music there is in
the calls they know who can listen to
no other after hearing thnt.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

"What is the matter with your asked tbs
wife Of the peculiar man.
I'm feeling lonely" was the reply.
Don't you like this city,"
81 don't like this earth"
'Whats the objection to it,"
"Pcople are too egotistical. If there's
anything | hate it's egotism. And when 1
see kings going ahead confidently and doing
things wrong, and diplomatists trying all
sorts Of insincere tricks with complete ef-
frontery, and lawyers seeking applause for
arguing on the wrong side of a case, and
everybody displaying utter selhshness with
out blush, | am forced to the conviction
that | am the only consistent, heightened
and moral gentleman on this globe. And it
makes Inc feel lonely. "-Washingt Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10
A TOLSTOI COLONY.
An English scheme to BE Carried q;
I'm the Channel Islands.

IN the
An English Tolstoi colony is about
be founded in the Channel islands. /
promoter is j. Herbert Wilkinson, pred
ident of the Institute of Architects AMI
Surveyors of London. In an lntervief
in the London Daily Mail he said I'd
Gently:
1--WE have now under offer from thf
government 200 acres along the north
shore OF the island OF Attorney at q
very low rental for period of so years.
At any time within u months we viii
be permitted to increase this allotmen
TO / 900 acres. At present we want y
start the community with 50 people
each contributing 800, and we have
already received is applications, many
from ministers and people in good po1
sItions.
a candidate will pay in ( 80 as pre-
liminary deposit when the habitatiOgs
are ready for their occupants. On We
payment of the 100 being completed
il cannot be withdrawn from the gAl-
eral fund. \ member may leave tie
community, say after three years res
dcnce and may sell his L 100 interest -
substitute. who must, however, be a
proved by the committee. Should he
be thus successful in selling cut he will
have lived three years for nothing but
the willing labor of his brain and
hands. For it may be left to the CON
science of such individuals to work
when and how they will, but all results
of such work must be handed over to
the general fund of the community, and
our motto will be: Each for all and all
for each
"A committee composed of two
thirds males and one-third females,
elected by the whole body, will control
the administration, and ms iurity vote
of twO-thirds of the community will be
sufficient to eXpel anyone who is con-
sidered to be unworthy of the trust and
confidence rcposed in HIM by his fellow
colonisIs. No single lady under 25
years of age will be allowed to join I'M
less accompanied by a parent or par
entS
I'VE propose to leave ale and spirits
always out on the table in one room, so
that members may help themselves at
any time 10 an extent limited only by
thcirown conscience. Wewill trust each
other implicitly Our meals will con-
sist of breakfast, lunch, light tea about
three p. IN. and dinner at six. Each re-
past viii be on the table for two hours,
and each may help himself.
"On SUNDAYS there will be religious
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

ut seems to me that you can be de-
pended on to say the wrong thing more
than any other man that L know
What have | done?"
"Insulted the BHggins family"
"Why, l tried TO compliment them. "
You said that their baby, who is still
too young to have any hair, looked eX-
octly like its father"
YES"
"Well, Bliggins is insulted on his own
account and his wife is insulted on be-
half of the baby."-Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

An amusing incident happened at a
farm, where the people were noted for
making very hard and unpalatable
crusts to their pastry.
One day tramp came to the door and
begged for something to eat. He was
given custard, with a crust so hard
that it lifted out of the dish whole.
He was seen to go down the yard, and,
having devoured the contents, returned
shortly afterward with the crust, and
said:
please, mum, I've brought your pie
dish back, and thank you" - Golden
Days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Did you hear about Grawler?" said
the man with the long mustache. He
bet Smithers 500 chat he could live on
bread and water for IS days"
What did he do with the money ?'
asked the man in the corner.
They bought his coffin with it. His
wife insisted on making the bread
Cincinnati Commercial-Tribu
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10
A nmiIiar Problem.

Young Mrs. Torkins lad been care
fully studying a picture which showed
the costumes of the Greek and Turkish
soldiers. Laying the paper aside she
exclaimed with a sigh:
There's nothing new under the sun,
is there, Charley, dear?"
ITO what do you refer?"
The European situation. 1t seems
to be the same old question of which it's
to be, skirts or bloomers. "-Washing
ton Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Blinks-Why do all the lawyers about
the courtroom look so glum to-day?
Jinks-Why, haven't you heard? Mr.
Richman is dead.
He must have been very popular
among them
mo; but he died without leaving a
will" w Y WeelilN
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10
Who Rmiinm PASSION.

Visitor-How do you maintain order
among 50 many convicts?
Warden of Women's Prison-Oh,
that's easy-good behavior is rewarded
with permission to wear such ribbons
and trinkets as the poor creatures pos
sess.-Chicago journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

II think there are other ways of cor
recting children than by whipping
them," observed Bobby mother, sweet
ly, to her guest.
"Yes'm! You kin pinch Their legs till
they holler, can't you?" put in Bobby,
from his supposedly silent corner.-Chi-
cago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Della-Why are you standing before
the mirror and screwing up your face
into such funny shapes?
Bella-Tm practicing a look Of
amazement. The girls are going to give
me surprise party to-night.-N. Y,
Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Miss Plutus-But Capt. Hawleigh,
would you love me when l grow old and
ugly?
The Captain (gallantIy)--You may
grow older, my dear Miss Plutus, but
you can never grow uglier.
And he wondered why she rejected
him.-Tit-BitS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Elsie-Boo-hoo-h Nurse slapped
me.
Mamma-She must not do it again.
AS likely as not she'll want to be paid
extra for doing it, when can slap you
just as well myself and save the ex-
nenSe Y journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

He-You'u be accusing me next of
leading double life!
She-You do lead a double life-you're
twice as mean a man as l thought YOU
were when L married you!-Chicago
TribunP
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10
The Experts Quandnry.

Paulpry-I hear that you have made a
found at Badlot's barn. What do you
make of them?
Serum tan expert)-Tti is impossible for me
to say Just at present whether the stains
are human blood or the blood OF a horse.
You see, | may be engaged by the govern
ment, and may be engaged by the defense.
Boston TRANSCRIPT.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10
His Sad Fix.

Eyes, sir, 1 repeat that in my opinion
Jonathan Doxey is a ruined man, and that
he is merely keeping up appearances in
order to try to find some way of getting out
OF his present difficulties"
You surprise me! What has led you
to this conclusion?"
Il asked him for his daughters hand in
marriage yesterday, and he gave his CON
sent without a murmur What would you
do if you were in my place--run away, or
stay here and try to live it down?'-Cleve-
loDI | noGa,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Esther-What do you think of my en-.
gagement ring, dear?
Eunice (sweetly) - 1t is a beauty
and it fits just as though it were made
for you, love.-Brooklyn Eagle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Wife-The grip has settled in my
Jaws, l believe.
Husband-That's impossible; it only
attacks one in weak places.-Up-to-
Date
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

She-Did you have any trouble in get
ting papa to listen to you?
He-Not bit. l began by telling
him knew of plan whereby he could
save money.-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

"Do you think I'd better challenge him."
asked the man who thought he had a griev-
ance, referring to the editor.
no" returned the man of the world.
"You might aim at him and miss him, but
when he gets a pen in hand and aims at
you he never misses. | wouldn't stir him up
any more Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10
A CONJNDRUM.

See, Jessie, Miss Houghton and Capt,
Terrars are teaching Sister Alice to
ride a wheel"
After a pause: Yes, but ma-why
does Sister Alice always fall off on Capt.
Ferrars' side? "-N. Y. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Shelby me dozen pairs of kid
gloves.
He-Never-the idea of covering up
those beautiful little hands with their
taper fingers.-Tammany Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

"Gussie is very generous" said To-
lanthe.
"Indeed?" said Ida.
Yes; he is always giving himself
away ."-Tit-Bi4.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Mrs. Bricabrac-Oh, mercy, Bridget,
how could you have broken that
precious vase! 1t was 400 years old.
Bridget (calmly)-Oh, if it was an
ould thing like that, ycz can take it sut
av me next weeks wages.-N. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10
A Good Way to Learn.

Dingley-There are just 5000 publ
cations in the United States.
Hastiugs-Been studying statistics,
eh?
Dingley-No; sending poem
around.-N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

A vindication.-'I don't understand why
you dislike Herbert, so" said Mabel to her
father Il don't think he has any ideas of
finance" II am sure you wrong him. He is
devoted to it. He stopped right in the
middle OF his proposal to me to ask how
your business was getting along. Wash
Iugton Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Il suppose your brother is good
deal stuck on his new bicycle, isn't he,
Tommy"
Not very well, sir. He's just learn
in'."-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10
M SNmnnthY Nenhnh-

Hilow-HeIlo, Glim, how are you? |
haven't seen you in six months.
Glim-First rate, thank you. How
are you?
Cant complain. How's Miss Ding
bats? You were engaged to her when
left town, | remember"
I'VE are not engaged now"
"Ah, sorry for that, old boy. What
was the trouble?"
NO trouble. We merely got mar
ried. Harlem Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

so Giddibois fell into a fortune?"
Yes, but he went right through it.
Detroit News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Is weakness of the stomach. It is the
source of untold misery. 1t may be cured
by toning and strengthening the stomach
and enrching and purifying the blood with
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Many thousands
have been cured by this medicine and write
that now they " can eat anything they wish
without distress" Remember
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

Judge-Do you think you could give
a verdict in accordance with the evi.
dence?
Would-Be juror do.
Lawyer (for the defense, hastily
Challenged for cause!-N. y. Weekly.
A World Mt stake.
columbus took big chances when he
illustrated the fact that the world wal
round"
"How SOP"
Suppose the egg had been a bad
?"-Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-10

London cabmen collectively earn
about G2,25O,000 per annum.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-03
THE QUICKER & BULTMAN co.
Election Of Officers and Manager

at meeting of the stockholders of the
Ducker & Bultman Company he'd at their
office on January 28th for the purpose Of
adopting a lew constitution and electiug a
board Of directors, the followin genlemeo
were elected E. ". a. BuItmsn, W. A.
Browo, T. Green, Jr., " E. Dick and A..
N Freeland directors The Board OF Di-
rec.ols then mat aud elected A N Free!and
President aud Treasurer, J. T. Green, Jr +.
Vice President and Secretary. ". E Dick
has been Appointed Manager ty the Presi-
dent.
The old firm Of Ducker Il Ballmau was
identified with all that is liberal, enterprising
and square" 10 mercantile dealings.
Its Transactions 10 eeneral merchandise
were extensive, and the growth since the
formation of The Ducker & BuI,man Co ],
about year ago, has been marked and salts
factory
The recent death cf Mr. R. Fl. Baker, gen.
eral manager of the company, created va
cance which has now beer effectively filled
by the election of Mr. W. E Dick, who was
identified with the old firm for many years
and with The Ducker 4 Bnltman Co, sioce
its organization.
The latter gentleman, by reason of his long
and varied experience, has earned the reputa
ton of ceiog one Of the sbrew dest buyers 10 the
:rade-and our readers are aware, of course,
that goods vel bought are half sold
Mr Dick possesses slI the characteristics o.
a FIRST c:ass salesman, viz: push. persstency,
pleasant address, tact and determination to
carry high class goods aod please customers
He has given his chief attention, in the past,
to the grocery department, hut for the future
Will exercise general oversight and will dc
practically all the buying for the company io
its varied lioes
The promotion Of Mr. Dick not only means
continuance of the psst successful policy Of
the concern, but an added impetus to i,s up
ward movement in the commercial world
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-03
DEATHS.

Mr. E. c. Chandler, son OF Rev.
Chandler, died Thursday at the home of his
father in this city after several weeks illness
with pneumonia. The intermeot was made
Friday 10 the Reams' family burylng ground,
three miles from this city.
Mr. James ingram, Of Privateer, died on
Wednesday after en- illness Of several weeks.
The deceased was con Of Mr.. Johu N
Ingram eod was we,l-known citizen of Pri-
va,eer township. The Ingram family has
been sorely sfaicted recently, death having
claimed three members within month.
Mrs. Lizzie w Minis. wife Of Mr.. J. q
Mns, died Sunday morning at O'Clock
She had been i'll for more than month, and
during that time bore her suferings with
Christian fortitude aud patience She was
but twenty-eigbt years old, and her early
death is sore afliction TO her husband and
parents. She was the deu4b,er of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo P. McKagen,. of this city, and has
numerous trieuds who have known and loved
her from early youth. The funeral services
were held 10 the Methodist Church yesterday
morning at II o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-03
JOE" WILDER rs DEAD.

'sJoe Wilder as be was familiarly known,
is dead. He died on Saturday night at 10
o'clock.
MIR. Wilder was freight conductor on the
W 4 W. railroad, having been pro oted
only few days ago At Warsaw on Sa;ur-
day about O'Clock he was shifting cars.
He went between two cars b;mself to uc-
couple the air brake. When this was accom-
plished, it seems that the rear cars of the
traio. freed from brakes, rebounded and he
was caught between the bumpers His oedy
was horribly mashed. His watch case even
was twisted snd bent. He fingered until 10
o'clock Saturday night and then passed
away.
Mr.. Wllders s'ruus" ia past tince frequent
ly threw him in Florence, and here he bad
many frecds whose besrts will be saddened
by the news Of hie an,imely death.
Last night be W, taken to St. Stephens.
the bone of his parents. where rhe fnoeral
services will be held Florence Times Feb
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-03
The Second Annual Ball.

The second annual ball given by Mr. Niyson
Of ;he Nixon House last Thursday evening was
attended by n large number Of society people
and WAS delightful success in every way.
Dancing tegAn at 9 80 aud the list figure Of
The german was not concluded until after
O'Clock At midnight the guests we're in
viled ioto tne old dining room where tempt
ing lunch was served. The lunch was one of
those repasts that the caterer of the Nixon
House knows so well how to prepare and
seree.
The music was furnished by the Columbia
orchestra and it never played better or more
inspiring music
The anoua ball at the Nixon House will
be looked forward to with pleasure by the
dancers of Sumter, for they have teen so
pleasantly entertained heretofore that they
desire to repeat the experience.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-03
A LIQUOR SEIZURE
Diepensary Constables Ignore the
u. S. Supreme Court.

Notwithstanding the decision Of the United
States supreme court, declaring uuconstiIu-
tioasl that portion Of he dispensarv law
which authorizes SEIZURE Of liquors shipped
from without the State TO parties within the
State for their private use, the oispeDsary coz
stables seem to be still engaged in that kind
Of work MIR. Danie D Gerstoa had shipped
to bin from Richmond. Va , recently for his
pe.sonal use few bottles Of wine, and it
was seized a, the Sumter express cfice cn
the 26;h inst The shippers have notified
Mr.. Gsrslop Of tie seizure and he intends to
lay the matter before The State authorities
and if he does not receive proper redress from
them, he will spply 10 the United States
courts This is the first seizure that bias been
reported stree the decision was announced,
and it remains to be- seen if 'he coustables
will be upheld 10 defying decision of the
big hest tricUna in the )and.-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-03
Why will you buy bitter nauseating tonics
when Groves TaSteleSS Chill Tonic is as

Why will you buy bitter nauseating tonics
when Groves TaSteleSS Chill Tonic is as
pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist is
authorized to refund the money in every case
where it fails to cure. Price, So cents.
The house of Tom Williams 90 Cemetery
Avenue was discovered to be on Gre Sun
day morning, and the alarm WAS sent up TO
the reel house. The bell was not rung and
only the Monaghan Squad was called out.
The blaze was quickly eXtinguisbed and but
little damage was dooe
The alarm Of fire Saturday afternoon came
from the residence of Mr Geo. F. Epperson,
and was caused by sparks from the chimney
setting FIRE to trash in the valley of the roof
The Ere was discovered before any damage
was done, and toe FIRE department responded
so promptly that the flames were suodued
almost as soon as the alarm had been sound
ed by the bell.
The blockade ao1 nava! review in the har-
Dor of Charleston will attract great many
Sumter people to Chareaton next week. II
will be the greatest assemblege Of warships
seen 10 recent years, and those who Cal spare
the time will be amYly repaid for visit to
Charleston.
Hon. E. d. Smith, of the conuty, was one
of the speakers at the banquet given the mem
bers of the Legislature while in Rock Hill;
visiting Winthrop College on Saturday last.
He responded to the toast, 1.-The Womanbood
of South Carolina I" Mr. Smith made an
excellent imp1onptu speech and is said 10
have created decidedly favorable impress
sion. He - hrent aud graceful speaker aDd
is one of the bes! and most forciole speakers
now in the House.
have given Chamberisin's Cough Rem
edy a fair test and consider il one of the very
best remedies for Group that | have ever
foucd One dose has always teen sufficient,
although use it freely. Any cold nay chill
d,en cout.ac, yields very resd!l; TO this Ened-
iciue. can corscientious!y rscoI1mende it
for Group and cold ia ch:idren.-Gec. E
WcLFs, Clerk Of The Circu' Court, FesGan-
dlna, Fla. Sold by Dr.. : J China.
In an old copy of The Sumter Banner of
lS47, which the writer had the privilege o.
inspecting to-day, tn.re vas fonnf brief ac
count of the great seet storm OF the; Year
Ii was evidently counterpart Of the blizzard
tha; wrecked the trees aud telephone lines a
few weeks ago. The local reporter of that
day desribes tie storm as unusual and dis
astrous.