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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-08

Wien our terrestrial planet was floating,
a nebulous mass, is space, striving to gain
a foothold in the business of the universe,
it was viewed with ridicule or dignified
Indifference by its more solid celestial
neighbors.
order, it is said, is the first la Nv of nature,
and time is a part OF or der.
Tie earth Kept on it's course, passing
through the chaotic stage to that Of a GER
tain degree OF order. It's surface cooled
and hardened, vegetation sprang into ex-
istence, ANIMALS were created, and all
things were given order and time.
Everything was touched by the cold
fact that creation was to move in higher
or lower strata, and in greater or less
periods of existence. Time became an i'm
portaut element in mundane economy.
When eventually man appeared on the
scene lie caught constantly broadening
realization OF the value Of time with the
progress Of order and consequent civiliza-
ton without order, without an apprecia-
ton OF time, lie could never have advanced
beyond the level Of the brute.
With time orderly disposed, he has adj
yanced to such a height OF intellectual
and consequent physical perfection as to
elicit the unqualified admiration and praise
of woman, his next dearest friend.
This delightful state OF affairs has been
brought aboutin great measure through an
Observance Of the actions OF the sun and
MOON Day and night were divided into
hours, minutes and sections. as well as
fractions OF the second. and all business
has for centuries been accredited to the APP
propriate point OF time. And thus the
world wags with an exquisitely adjusted
mech anism. 81 .......4.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-08
What May Happen.

And now, TO take from a lawyer his pre-
cedent: TO remove the prop OF his bulwark
OF liberty: to withdraw tie fire which
heats his arguments; to stop his thinking
apparatus; why, it's enough to take ones
breath away or TO cause the stones or
Rome to rise and mutinyi
Judge Bradley was kind enough to except
from this rule those who have used tobacco
so long that they confess ii is indispensa-
hle to their mental action.
he was most kind; in fact. so kind that
it operates absolutely TO prevent any ap-
peal from his order or any favorable adyan-
tage OF it being taken.
What lawyer will tacitly admit, by here
after chewing in Judge Bradley's court
room, that ne cannot think without to-
baccO?
The more one penetrates the present pos
sibIities the gioonlier seems the prospect
for speedy trials, eloquent arguments aud
righteous decisions.
The people OF Washington viii wait with
bated breath and quickening pulse the out
come Of this rule. II is not too great an
exaggeration to say that some day Judge
Bradley may find his court minus bailiffs,
lawyers, jury and spectators.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-08

born to Joseph Mcmahon and wife, at the
above number on Wednesday. But that
does not even furnish so much as text
to the pitifui tale. One more unfortunate
being brought into a world OF sorrow,
pain and poverty but it is worse than that.
Failed in Business.
The story of Joseph Mcmahon might or
might not prove interesting here. Until
year or so ago his was the life OF the aver
age man who works for a living, and has
energy, strength an 4 a will to work. About
twelve years ago he married a pretty girl,
and the two worked together to support
the three children who were born to them.
Life was as happy as 1t could be 10 man
with a limited income, with loving wife
and three pretty children.
Reyerses came, and some time ago he
failed in business is a result Of the general
depression He had little store in the
Northeast Then he sought to obtain work,
but where he found one job there were u
score who, like himself, were looking for
It.
Surely, he tho1ght, if the Divine in
junction had been that man should earn
his bread by the sweat OF his brow, that
command htlOUlu IlZHJiullJ tdIi1 WIEN IL
the opportunity tolabor. Butthat privilege
he could not find. Slowly but surely he
drifted down poverty's hardened and much
Travelled highway, made hard by the foot
steps of misery.
About five months ago he moved with.hls
family to No. 1915 Maryland avenue south
west. The building, which is four stories
high. is a big barn-Iike structure, parti-
toned off into a tcnament house, and
owned by a railroad company. The rent is
unpaid, and If the law would permit, the
little poverty stricken family would be at
once eyictcd.
Tie case might be less distressing were it
not for tie fact that Mrs. Mcmahon, last
Wednesday evening, gave birth 10 Child
a boy. All day long tile poor woman, who
is about thirty three years old, had worked
hard and done large washing, by which
means size managed to earn a little money
which kept the hungry wolf from the door,
in addition to the meager SUM which the
husband sometimes earned at odd jobs, but
which were very irregular.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-08
An Aid to Memory.

An Aid to Memory.
But one of the weakest sections OF the
human anatomy is that department OF the
brain devoted TO memory. To facilitate
an accurate remembrance of dates the cai-
endar was Invented.
About the middle Of September in every
year several publishing firms that make
a specially of calendars send their agents
to this city with Samples of the same.
These firms have headquarters in some OF
our. feading oitieg. as viii as in London,
Munich and Paris + H. ---.-- .----,,
Their agents, on arriving in this city, es-
tabrsh themselves iTi coHyehient heSels ana
then sally forth. e acuqsiht the local sta-
TONERS and ether bHSHtss houses with
the quality of the goods they are carry
ing. IL the calendars prove To be OF compli-
Gated architecture and costly price, the
stationcrs call at the hotel at the earliest
opportunity and inspect the samples, order
ing n supply Of the kinds that hit he fancy
most forcibly.
These high-priced calendars are OF an
almost endless variety They include hun
dreds of useful and ornamental designs.
There is the simple fad covered with fig
urcs, or there are the gorgeous etchings ana
paintings and needle whereon rows
of figures OF more or less elegance remind
one of the flight OF time. There are the
InOdestly mounted fads, the top of
whose pages is devoted To figures and the
bottoms to sundry warnings as TO the pit
falls of life. . ....... ... ........
And there are inkstands, paper weights,
ct cetera, converted into dainty calendars
for the fair portion OF our population, and
50 on ad infinitum.
The advertising calendar, as compared
with the costly variety, is not materially
less expensive in makeup The business
calendars differ widely in design and value.
The cuts attached to these calendars are
often masterpieces of art, and include steel
engravings, half-tones. photographers and
IithOgrauhS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-01-08
Defy Detection.

1t was amusing to see Bailiff Rollins
yesterday when given orders to compel
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
colored Industrial School
'Meyesville.

a letter received a: this office from Emma
j. Wilson, we'll kuown colored teacser of
this county now in Ne@ York city, and
wbo has teen for some nue io
New York, Boston, and other parts Of The
North, working 10 the inleres, Of the colored
school at Mayesviils, says:
"I bave been fairly successful in collecting
money for our school a, Mayesville. | mean
ssThe Mayesville Institute" I,h:nk We will
be able TO 6egia the suildiug soou. Capt.
T. B. Johnston was very Kind 10 giving us
the land for almost nothing, in order that we
nigh. be asle to establish good training
school ip ny town
Il hare me, great many white Southern
people since have been north. AID they have
ali received me kindly, aOd have done al
they coaId for ny success il ;be "ors have
snaertaken for my people.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
, Prof. Barnard's Air Ship

Nashville, Tepo., May IA Prof.
Barnard attempted another voyage vita
MS air ship so-aay. It scared sfoss
rapidly. aad as Prof. Barnard vigcr-
cusjy Torked The bicycle pedals Of his
steering aod propei;ios attachment the
aisship turned around several
t;e:es. bur vas drifting with the
wiad /: passed over the Cenfen-
y'al grouodo, aoa.cd rapidly over the
c:ry q, high attitude ID uor;heaster-
y direction and passed out Of sight. At
ABOUT Z IS O'Clock m the machine
laoded near Madison. about tael7e
miles east OF this city II Dow 6na
that can manipulate the machine right
or left. even 10 light Wind" said
Prot Barnard. This IS certain: it
can 90 directly against wind Of eight
miles an boar with muscular power as
at present arranged. bot by cn,tips
across obliqaensly. can make progress
in the direction desired y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
Earnest Wlllie's Entertainment.

The entertainment at the Opera House,
Monday evening was attended hy an audience
larger than anyone expected. The house was
we'll filed, both down stairs and upstairs,
aud the most habitual theatre goers CON-
mented on the drawing power Of Mr.. w. D..
Upshaw, who came to the city unexpectedly
and uuheralded The reception accorded
him was most Aa,tering, aud toe fact that he
pleased his large audience is the best evidence
of bis gifts as platform speaker and enter-
tainer.
The entertainment wes a combination OF
sentiment, pathos, humor and hard sense
aptly and forcbly expressed
s'Earnest Willie," as Mr Upshaw elects
and prefers to oe known, in more respects
that one a very remarkable man. He Is the
living illustration of what can be accomplish
ed by will power and determination. He is
making his own way 10 the world bravely.
successfully and cheerfully in the face of d.f-
6culties aad disadvantages that 10 the aver
age man would be insurmountable. He has
more of energy and of that character, best
de- cribed ss 'hnstle,,' thao any man met
with in many long day. He deserves all OF
thesuccess be has attaioed, for be has Won it all
by hard word aud persistent effort.
Had be said nothing at all worthy of re-
membrance, which was far from being the
case, his visit to this city would still be a
powerful factor for good. He is whole SER
mon bimself, and the best sort of sermon. for
be impresses the lesson of self help wherever
he goes. and proves beyond question that no
condition is 80 hopeless that effort cannot
amelorate its hardships
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19

doing better. but Colorado beetles
troublesome 10 the north central corn-
ties. Sorghum cane seed very scarce
in places. Farm labor reported pleosi-
full. Sweet potato draws doing veil
and many set out in the lower portioos
Of the State.
From the Datiooai bulletin of May
10; ..Cotton has not made favorable
progress over the central and eastern
portions Of the cotton belt. the weather
being too cool. and complaints of To-
jury by insects and bad stands being
quite general. while rain is needed in
some sections. 10 Texas the crop has
improved generally
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
Clio, S. G , May 10.

Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson, Of
Mississippi, has heeu Invited by the
Archbishop of Canterbury to preach the
anniversary sermon fos tue Society fer
the Peopsg CATION Of the Gospel 10 For
eign Parts. in St. Pauls' Cathedral.
Stephen R Mallory has been elected
Senator from Florida H. is promi-
ueut member of the Pensacola bar and
was a member CT the 5lst and 52nd
Congresses. He was compromise
candidate Of the aotiChipley forces
and was elected on the first ballot after
bis name was presented. He stands
squarely on the Chicago platform.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
Revival Of Interest N Family Els
tory and its Cause and Effect.

The recent g!ovth and increase OF societies
10 which eligibility to membership depends
upon the deeds of ancestors rather Than upoa
any personal quali6 6:a,lons of members, has
resulted in a great revival Of the study Of
geuealogy 10 this country. We have the
Sous and the Daugh:e-s of the Revolu:icu,
the Society of Co!ooiAl W.rs, Society CT lbe
War of 1872, Colooial DANES, Society OF the
Ma, a,Aswer Descendants, Holland Soclety and
Others. organized and organizing To oe-
come me ber Of any Of these, record OF
the family history is required.
Its an injustice to characteriz, this move
ment as merely a society fad or passag fancy
/. Is much more II stimulates desire for
genealogical and historical research, pleas
Ing aod interesting study. 1t leads to
proper respect for ones ancestors, and Gre
ates a desire 10 emulate their work for the
good of ones faulty aod country. II re-
wives an interest 10 American history, ard
promotes patriotism, good citizenship and
love OF country. Therefore, the movement
is one 10 be comm.n .nded, aud thousands are
now makog e,udy of their family history
Io fact, every person should compile and pre-
serve such family record, for it may be OF
great -alue to future generations, il not TO
themselves.
Foremost anoag journals to aid in extend
ing this interesting study is the N. Y. Mail and
Express, which maintains weekly depart
ment devoted to queries for family records
aud replies thereto. The department is open
to aoy one who wishes TO make use of it. 10
this correction that paper is printing losg
series of articles devoted to the history OF the
families and descendants of the Signers OF the
Mayeower Compact, which are particularly
time by Just at present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
DEFEAT ON DEFEAT.
A Desperate Effort to Gain
One Great Victory Fails,
After a Bloody Battle.

Athens, May l7.-Midnight.-A
dispatch just received from Domokos
says that the Greek right wing has
been compelled to retire six kiIo-
metres
London, May 18-A dispatch to
the times from Athens says that the
following telegram has been received
from Crown Prince Constantine (:
'Our right wing under Colonel
Mastraphas has been compelled to
retreat 1t still holds Voussi, but
may fnd it necessary to retire on
Phourka pass 1t was necessary to
bring up all the reserves in order to
repuIse the furious attacks of the
enemy. Our wounded have been
sent to Lanai. The conduct of the
army was praiseworth;."
Londay, May lS.-Tbe Daily
Chricles correspondent at Athens
sends the following official accent Of
the fighting yesterday
cover $4,000 Turks Simultaneous
ly and continuously attacked cur
whole line with the greatest fierce
ness Our artillery and infantry did
splendid work Twice all the regi-
ments of the enemy w.veicd and
fed, although their attack was soon
renewed with fresh forces, which in
turn we were unable to hurl back.
The stubborn resistance aud
splendid vigor OF our troops finally
compelled the enemy TO give way al
together. Ali the attacks on our left
we've similarly lepuised
Con our righ: we did not fare so
well The first attack of the enemy
was repulsed but they massed in lm-
meuse forces for the next attack.
Our first line wavered and the wing
would have been turned but for the
timely arrival OF reserves.
"S,ill the enemy had gained
ground which it was then impossible
10 regain, and we, the: would
back on Bousi.
The Turks had, $4,000 troops
81, ,OU0 reserves. Oar force was only
$4,000 We have lost heavily, but
the enemy Eust have lost thou
sands
Athens, May l8-The colrespop-
dent Of the Associated Press at
Domokus, telegraphlpg at / O'Clock
this morning, says: fine Turks
having occupied Kitiki the Greek
troops are relrealipg toward Ouhfy s
range ON tie old frontier.
Athens, Nay i7-Dispatches sent
fsom Domokos at p. n say that the
Greek lett wing has fallen back TO
ward the centre before thrice the nuni-
Der OF Turks Tie battle continued
after sunset, but despite the yielding of
tie left wing, the Turks were fiuaIly
repuised Gen aiavsomicbaIis Was
wounded.
a dispatch from Domokos at noon
by way of Iamia says that $4,000
Turks-iufaptry, cavalry and artillery
have attacked the Greek line at
several points Of the left wing and
the centre with view of penetrating
southwark aud surrounding Domokos.
Large forces are also attacking Gen
Smolenski.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
MORE LIGHT WANTED.
Another Case Requiring Gov.
ernor Ellerbe's Attention.

The Register is in receipt of the
following communication detailing
the loss of several pints of liquor out
of seizure OF personal use" ship.
meut:
Editor Register: While ventiIat-
ing the devious acts and vain tricks
OF the contraband department OF the
Dispensary, should like to have
some explanation and light on another
case, that we may know where to fix
the blame and rascality that attach 10
somebody
Last February | had brother sick
with typhoid fever, aad my neighbor
sick wife The doctor advised stimu
las,ts, aud having no D:spensaly in
this county, ordered for tins use 2
IL gallons Of whiskey from North
Carolina, which. uuder court deci-
siors, had the light to do Some
time atlerward | was notified that the
liquor had been seized at Sumter,
5. q by constable u. D. Brown and
had been sent up to Columbia
made showing TO the Governor and
complaint to Mr.. CASTOR, and some
time later, by the railroad agent hear,
l was notified tha, it had come. But
in the presence OF this agent. who
with me, noticed the package had
been opened, we measured the con-
tents and found five piD,s left in it,
Now, Mr.. Editor, let Constable
Brown say what condition the pack
age was in wheE he turned it over,
aud then let Mr. CASTOR say when he
turned it over to the railroad authori-
ties am aw-abiding citizen aud
have believed the Dispeusary law
the best method Of dealing with the
liquor question but people will not
longer tolerate such unprincipled in
reference aud appropriation.
JAMES w. BR.AMr
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
JURY LIST.
Names of Those Drawn to Serve
on the Petit Jury at Approach
ing Term Of Court.

AW Baker, D Myers, G W Mahoney,
JOSH n Smith, Nathan Wactor, J W Alien,
T G Ba,kel,, Baskins, " L Stokes, R Q
whilden, Benjamin House, James Boykin,
S B d LaCoste, Fielder B Bradford, E F
McCuscheo, Bradley Wilson, W J An
drews, J Micheau, John Singleton, 5 Y
De,gar, J T Cummings. J + HayDsworto,
Henry R Strange, J S George, William
Mathis, J q Galloway. a W Green, Frank
Caoffnao, A a Brearley, u Caldwell. H j
Boykio, W Brogaon, Allen j Creighton,
R " Chandler, S NJ Duncao, A W Crossweli.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
Institute Commencement

The invitations to the commencement ex-
ercises of the Sumter Institu,e, May 3o,b and
June. let, have been issaed.
The Baccalaureate sermon will be delivered
by Re4 J " Perry. on SUNDAYS May 3oth, al
8 O'Clock p. N.
The graduating exercises will be held 10
Institute hall on Tuesday evening at $50
O'Clock. The literary address will be de-.
livered by Rev. W. E. Evans, D. D., of CO.
lumbia. The yourg ladies who will receive
diplomas are Misses AlEe Bu,kest, Carrie
DuRant, Sbarlie Graham, Lucille Hughson,
Edna Hoghson, Adele HcLeod, Mary aillar
and Dora Richardson
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
Bradstree:'s and Dun's Gem
ment.

Here are the comments OF Brad
street apa Dun % trade this wees ::
BraGstreer says: .'The upexpec;ed
failing off il The request for staple
goods w:s5jn mcntn resn!;s il u
period OF ccp.;ai4'.ye calm AZ rit4e
@Aep &crc.a; rev.sa: had been looked
fo:.' Daa f-o.asko: Il en- fee tnai
present cenditlz1.s a.. oais temporary
although they ;eac % :.r@teus imned-
:a1e Improvement 10 anae,al trade aH d
;ai;:e:er luul..1late :nves.a:eu;s'
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Confederate Veteran Meeting.
HEADQUARTERS DICK ANDERSON
CAMP, NO. 334

SUMTER. S G Mag u, 1897.
TIE members Of this camp will meet IN the
Court House at Sumler, S. c., on June Ito,
1897, at l2 O'Clock n. All members will
please come prepared 10 pay ,aeir dues, and
those who cxouo, cone vii; forward their
dues 10 " F. Rhame, treasurer Oar camp
is pow in debt TO tie Division Camp, aod
also TO the General Headquarters, aad must
be ra,d before the 2a,h day Of June, 1897
Al election will be held on that dag. Jaoe
7th, for delegate TO the 7,h Reunion at MAST
vile, Tenn o. the go June.
By order, J D. BLANDING,
P P. GA1LLaRD, Commander.
A6iutaut
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
Take JOHN.SONS
CHILL & FEVER
TONIC.
Good News for Spectacle wearers.

The eye expert from Il Lscbicotte & Co !,
agents for the wo:ld renopaed E,>maire Op:i-
cal Company, Of ,Nsw Ycrk, will ce ~
Sumter op Thursds:. Fficav aod Saturday,
May 2oih. 2lst aod 22d, aad will correct The
most difficult cases OF de ective Vision fn.t
glasses will hep Ii yoLr e.es need help
don't miss This opportrui,s. No charge for
examination.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
Land Surveying.
accordingl,

MR, Il D NOISE, will give prompt at
5ention 10 calls for surveying and plating
land Can re found at bis Office, next door
to office of Lee AID Noise, Sumter, S. C.
Nov. 49,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
ClarenOlt L0lge No. Cd A. T. II.

g,aE REGULAR MONTHLY CoMMU-
4 N1CATI0N of Claremont Lodge, No.
AZ, A. F. n: Will te held on Thursday
Evening, June 10th, st y p. m. Brethren
will take dae notice and govern themselves
accordingly
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19

Major GsYier, nj RicbYood, the 30
bac..e m&s. .i,o has recently 'eiire6
sco;n active bas'"ess ~oth IS. 600, 600
lad down his me,ksi a: Apnomat;ox
aad dica't bage ao;.ar. He footed it
e R;chmord aad cot job al rolling !
truck at dolar Dag and stuck to it
for SIX months unili be saw chance to
60 celser.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
Water Company Business.

Supt Boon If the Sumter Water Com
psoy requests al oatrocs Of the comlscy wilc
msv have orsi less with hi02 during MS .p-
sence to see Mr. 4. l.. Edmuuds ut tie FRS,
Nat:ona! Bath.
What il summer without Hammock
foil Stock fer safe by Il. G. Os,sen l. Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
.lohnson's Chill and Fe-
yer Tonic is a oNE-DAY
Cure. 1t cures the most
stubborn case of Fever in
~ Hours.
Senator Earle Remains Very I'll

Greeuville, May ls.-Tbe condition of Sen
ator Earle is unchanged from that of the past
few days. BE is e,ill very weak. suffers
great pain and constantly complains OF nau-
sea. Its almost impossible for bim to re-
tain food OF any kind. Senator Earle is
very sick man, and his family are not SO
hopeful of recovery as they were last week.
Still there is a chance to Conquer the sttack..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.
THE sTaTE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
SUMTER COUNTY.
OFFICE OF
SUPERVISOR OF REelsrsArios,
SUMTER County.

SUxrER, s. c., May l, 1887.
Notice is herefy given that in accordance
with an A:t Of The Genera! assembly, the
hooks for The registration of all legally quail
fed voters, and for the issuing of transfers,
&c will be open ut the court house. between
the hours of O'Clock q m., and O'Clock
3. d.. on tie FIRST Monday of each month,
and for three success:Se days, until thirty
days pefore the nex, general electicr
Minors who shall ,scolce of age duricg that
period of thirty days, Shall be eo,itlsd 10
registration before the cooks are c'osed, II
Otherwise qualified.
W s. JAMES,
E. f. BURROWS,
J n. KNIGHT,
May l2. Supervisors of Registration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19

The S1mter Waschnao,n was founded
IN 1850 aud the True Sossthron in 1866.
The Watchasan and Sosahron now has
he combined circulation and influence
spf both Of the old papers, and is mani
sfssely the best advertising medium in
Sumter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-19

2aE STUDY OF GsNEALoGZ.