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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

Tnos. E Watson who has contest
before Congress against aon. j. c. c.
Black has lost bis case.
Nerly hundred claimants for the
estate of the late Jos. B. Mccullough.
of St. L,uis have appeared. It seems
that be had nine sisters and eleven
brothers, although heretofore only
single brother apd one sister we're
known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

A young man in Lowell. Mass, troubled
for years with constant succession of boils
ou his neck, was completely cure by taking
only three bottles Of Ayers Sarsapsrilla.
Another result of the treatment was greatly
improved digestion with increased ayoirdu-
Doia
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
Dissolution Sale

The firm of Brown. cuttno and Delgar has
seen dissolved by the purchase of the interest
Of Mir. Il D Cul;,uo by Nr. ". R. Delgar
The f IN will be continued under the same
name as be;etofore by Mr.. Delgar: who is
in sole control To make way for the spring
s,ock great dissolution sale is DOW 10 pro-
gress and clothing ana furnishing goods are
gciog at bargin prices. See ad.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
FEBRUARY PERIODICALS.

Magazines-Muusey's, Scribuer's, Black
Cat, Harpers. McClure's aud Ladies' Home
Journal
Fashion Papers-Bon Ton, L'Art de la
Mode, ToIet;es, Modes, Standard Designer,
Buuerick's s Deiiueator, Young Ladies Jour
nal.
The February number Of the above named
Magazines and Fashion Papers can be found
at the Book Store of q. G. Osteen + Co.:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
Will do as Much For You.

Some months ago vel! knowo propre-
t8ry medicine company placed an advertise
m}eut in The Daily Item. Since that time the
ga hes of the med icines prepared by that COM
panSy have more than doueled in Sumter, and
the& manager of the company says that be
attributes the increased business largely TO
the advertisement 10 this paper. This a
poiaher for the business men of Sumter. Ad-
yertAsing will do as much for you.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
Nondescrlpt Social Club.

The Noudsscript Social Club will meet at
the residence of Mrs. r. q. Noise on Thurs
day evening, Feb. llth. AL members are
requested TO be present.
PAULINE GAlLLARD, Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
The Courts Decision.

"You remember Howforth, who mar
ried the woman who kept house for him
SO long"'
"Yep.''
"Well, the court granted her di.
vorce last week.
"Alimony:"
"Not in cash. The decision was that
she could keep the house. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

The "Fugio" coins were struck in
New York and were SO called from the
device employed on the reverse OF t.'e
coin, this among the other things beng
q dial with the word "Fugio," and In
scription, "Mind your business. y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

Any teodeccy to premature bal dness may
be promptly checked By the use Of Ayers
Hair Vsor. Don't delay till tne scalp is
bare and the hair roots destroyed. If you
would realize the best results, begin at once
with this invaluable preparation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
Maroi Gras Rates.

The Atlantic Coast Liue will sell excursion
tickes 10 New Orleans on Feb 26th, 9th.
2Sth apd March lst good to return within Is
DAYS The rate from Sumter is S23 35.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

\ runaway horse Oh Liberty street yesterday
morning created the only ripple of excite
meot, that ruffled The placid serenity Of
very dull day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
Meteorological Record.

The following is report of observations
of the weather taken at Stateburg, by DR.. W.
W. Anderson, for the past week ending
Feb. Z, 1891:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10
ST. VETUS DANCE.
A Physician Prescribes DR.. Miles
Restorative NerviEe.

Or. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart Ind:
My daughter Matte, aged II, was afflicted
last spring with ST. Vitus dance and ner-
yousness, her entire right side was numb
and nearly paralyzod. We consulted ply
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

a hornets nest usually contains from
800 to 400 perfect males and females
and an indefinite number Of workers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

The earliest use Of weights is attrib-
uted to Pheidon, king Of Argos. sS5
B. G..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

THE above letter should have appeared il
last weeks Watchman and Sou,hroo, bu
reached this Office too late for publication
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-02-10

Senator George of Mississippi con
tinues to improve, while Senator
Harris is still critically i'll.
The Ohio river at Cincinnati is fast
verging on the danger line, which is
As feet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
Westminster Theater.

The program presented by the White
Crook company at the Westminster theatre
this week Is n certain cure for the most
pcrsistcnt case of the blues and one that
cam bc witnessed and heartily enjoyed by
ladies' aud children. There IL not feature
from start to finish that is Objectionable
10 anyone The ladies Of the company are
prctty and their style and carragc on the
stage is such as 60 commend them To any
nudipnrc The wardrobcs are rich
and there il an abundance of elaborate
s,rncrv. while tho music h far above the
avcrnre The performance begins with "A
now and lively musical burlCtta by
Drank Dnmnnt entitled "My Friend from
Indiana. Miss Fern Mclroso rs Colum-
lila rs the central figure and is assisted by
the cntlry, company. During the action
well rendered sunss >, dances, mcdlcys and
mnrchcs are presented In tho olio there
are "A mum bcr uf new features, all Of which
are amusing and highly interesting.
The first is furnished by Williams and
Edwards. the accomplished grmnasts avs
acrlnl comedians. They are followed by
Ned Monroe and Miss Fern Mclsoso I'm one
~ the lcst comedy sketches of the season.
Agnes H. Behor. a vivacious young lady,
in number of now and catchy songs
James Dixon and AlonZo Lang I'm new
net rcnlctc with songs and rccitations
all ~ which urc their own creation; Harry
| Toy and Flo Clark in an exceedingly
1 funny act and Ed. Colby and Franz
/ Dewitt as thc urgun grinder and th'
monkey. arv very clever
The CntCItniumcnt concludes with az
| up.to-datc extravaganza entitled Unuc
l thelkcd Blapk kot, aud In this Ned Monroc
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

bv local applications. as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There is only one
way 10 cure Delfness, and that Is by constr
tutional remedies. Deafness IN caused by an
infnmcd condition of the mucous lining OF
the Eustachian Tube--Xhon this tuba s.Ats IN.
famed you have rufnbling sound or iinper.
feet hearing, and when ~ ~ entroy clo-o
Deafness A. The result, and unless the infam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re.tor-
Ell to its normal condition, hearing will be
destroyed forever; nino cases out of zen nrs
infiamcd condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case or Deafness tcauSed 10y catarrhl that can
not he cured by Halls Catarrh Cure send
for circulars. free.
r. j. CHENEY n Co. Toledo, ..
JE-Sold by Druggists, '5c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

arc introduced. Miss Sadie stephens, who
appeared here two weeks ago In Faust
Tp-Too- Late, " opened the olio and made
n HIT with her well rendered songs, many
of which were now and Joe Edwards ana
John Conley PRESENTED AN Irish act that
contained several laughs,
Miss Beatrice Gamble has very sweet
voice and 10 is heard at its best in the
up-to date ballads that she renders. Miss
Gamble Is no ordinary vocalist ana hcr
efforts last evening were fully appreciated:
John West and John B. Williams hnd
a very clever specially, Tho Prince and
the Count, and their new jokes were
very funny.
Carr and Mcleod are old timers. Carr
Is Pop Carr of Carr ~ IourgCc aud Me
cod was a member Of the team oi Howe,
Wall ~ Mel cod. Last evening they pre-
scntud "a musical comedy act that was full
of fun but II also gave an opportunity Tor
the artists 20 display their ability IA musi-
cians and their work won them several
curtain calls.
Foy and Ncddcr had a laughable comedy
duo and the olio l. closed by Miss Min
nie Renwood Miss Rcnwood Is better
known as tho motto girl OF the Sccloy
dinner and wherever tho story oi that re
past has reached her namo h familiar
one. She IL graceful dancer and her act
last evening fully deserved the applause
| that IL received.
The program was closed 10y very clover
farce in which the entire company partl-
4 ciuafqd
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
IN FOURTH ROUND.
Dan Creedon Knocked Out Charley
Strong at New York.

The feature OF boxing exhibition at
the Arena Athletic Club New York last
night was IA 20-round bout at 165 pounds
between Dan Creedon Of Australia and
Charley Strong Of Newark, n. j. Creedon
Knocked out his opponent In the fourth
round 1t was evident throughout the
fight that the Australian was the more
scientific of the two men. He hit STRONG
whenever and wherever he liked with
clever left leads, evading Strong's vicious
counters with the greatest ease. loWsru
the end of the first round, erection
knocked Strong down with suaight
left In the jaw.
When strong arose he was very un-
steady and Croedon went in 70 finish the
fight. Strong however, Traced up ana
delivered right hand swing. that almost
took off the head of his opponent Time
was called with Creedon's glove In tho
pit of Strong's stomach. The second
round was again the Australian :, but
Strong got in many hard counters, ana
Crcedon's wind was very much impaired
as he went To his corner. Creedon tried
hard 10 end the Job in the third round,
but the colored fighter was full OF snap
and fought back hard. Creedon appeared
very tired, and on two occasions no
barely got out Of the way OF Strong )
right.
In the fourth round, Creedon pressed the
colored fighter to the ropes. landing
almost as ne pleased. A straight left
| hand Jolt on the jaw was the beginning
| of the end. Strong's legs bent under
| him. and no retreated before the Austria
lian. who followed him.all over the ring,
| sending in morciless blows on tn, head
| and jaw.
Crcedon suddenly changed his tactics
! and delivered left hand swing in the
| stomach which brought the Newark man
| TO the floor where he was counted out,
| Therc were two preiminares. The first
| was between Tom Carter of California
| and Charles Plaker, n colored boxer from
| Newark, 10 rounds at l3S pounds.
1t was fast fight and the police stopped
| it in the, sixth round, when Plaker was
on the point of being knocked out. Carter
| was declared the winner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

II would be wise move on the part oi
the legislators Of every state 10 adopt more
stringent mc0surcswith reference TO the
taking of fish. Tho scarcity of game fish
in many of the principal water courses and
lakes OF the country is the thcmo of dismal
complaint among tho sportsmcn. An od.
mirable bill barring on this subject has
been framed by the FISH authorities ui
Pennsylvania and will be submitted 10 the
assembly. IL embraces cudiiication Of an
the laws relating TO llsh In the state, and
those provisions which are imperative oi
Of no use are stricken ont. II prohibits
under heavy penalties the pollution o'
STRAINS by tanning and coal companies
and other corporations and individuals
and provides that filters must be usCd q
cleanse al polluting matter before " GOO
into the streams Dynamiting ~ fish q
also made an offcnse punishable by hcay!
tines aud imprisOnIaent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

schemes of enemies father and daughter
and husband and wife are united In peace
and happiness.
There Is one strong scene representing
the escape of the young woman by batter
ing out window and swinging to the
ground by the aid of the limb OF tree
and the holding at bay of her prosecutors
at the point of rifle. The various scenes
are acted with great deal of sincerity
and considerable capacity. The skill
shown was SUFFICIENT TO sustain the inter
est and make the playing enjoyable. Mr..
Reeves was quite effective I'm his scenes
with his daughter and Miss Hunt was
charming i'm her simplicity and sincerity.
Miss Carlisle was pleasing I'm her love
quarrels and the other members of the
east were entirely satisfactory. Slaves
of Gold" will bc the bill every afternoon
and evening this week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
FOR LIVE BIRD TOURNAMENT.

The live bird tournament under the
auspices Of the Interstate Shooting Asso-
citation of which the stellar attraction in
the fifth annual grand American handi-
cap, begins tomorrow morning ht
Elkwood Park, y. j. The first day VIII
include four handicap sweepstakes; the
second day will be given up 90 the handi-
cap, and the third TO the consolation
sweep.
The New England entries for the grand
American, with tho order In which the
contestants will shoot and their handicap
i'm yards, are as follows
Order of shooting and handicap In
yards:
7.27, Irby Bennett, New Haven, Conn.
30. 2S, B. Leroy, Campello, Mass.
1926, r. B. Puck, Boston.
5026, u. NJ. c. Thomas, Bridgeport,
Conn.
1927. Thomas Howe, bingham, Mass.
as. 2s19, Allen Wiley, Hadlyme, Conn.
1922, j. c. Haskell, Lynn, Mass.
1is 26, j. X. Blamey, Holyoke, Mass.
12s. 30, o. II. Dickcy, Boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

Street Rink last night in presence OF a
large audience. Two riders put In an ap-
pearance-M. A. Peterson of the Mystic
Cycle Club, and B. +. Girard OF inc eain,
bridpeport Cycle Club. They were paced
by Messrs. Ap5lerson, Ellis and Mckay OF
the Metropolitan Wheelmon, mounted ON
a Berlo triplet. The contestants put up a
good race, Peterson winning on an Eclipse
by about one second. Iime-iin. 40
4-J s.
o. II. Peterson won from a field OF five
starters In one-mile special race; time,
I'm. ~ 2-5s The challenge race, II. T..
Kent VS.. Ira b. Parker, was won by heht
time. I'm. las. Henry 4. Ducker, man
agor of the Charles River Park track, was
referee The judges were Nat Butler, W.
+. Stone, and +. J.. Parnham time
keeper Jack Fecitt; starter j. wallace
Bragdon. Several fast riders are scheduled
for tonight. Nat and Frank Butter are
annornccd to ride an exhibition mile on
Sltu diy night.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

tions In voice but not in dramatic i'm
stinct As Julie she was not ohtrusiye
but she was convincing and powerful. A
OF the remaining members of the cast,
il can DO said that each played
excellently. Most Of tho characters were
interpreted in superior manner, and
included actors of long experience and
names synonymous with good work in
many plays of pi3rit and fame
IAN Enemy Co the King, was sump-
ttuously put upon the stage, having the
advantage of the scenery used in its New
York production, and the skill which has
been q noteworthy feature of this theAtor
when handsome stage dressing was posi-
BILE. Mr. Sothern and his beautiful play
will bo seen all the week. The only
matinee will be on Saturday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

There is always feeling of curiosity on
the rart of the general public regarding
the private life of theatrical stars. Come
dians are usually regarded as blithesome
individuals constantly poking fun ana
buhbling over with wit while tragedians
are generally regarded as gloomy, morosc,
studious, and are pictured rs personiuca
tions OF the lugubrious Were the private
iiyes Of these two extremes OF the stage
more generally known it would cause con
adorable wondcrment on the part OF the
uusophisticatcd public who pay their shek'
els 60 be either amused or edited. Ihe
minority Of the famous comedians OK the
stage arc of gloomy, bilious temperament
and feel that they have been defrauded out
of their rights by not having played ham.
let and other mirthful characters oil IKE
description. The tragedians, on the Other
hand, are usually Of the opposite Order
being In private life the soul of geniaiity'
Thomas W. kccne, for instance, Is uni
versally sought after while of the stage by
those fortunate enough TO know him, chiefly
on account OF his genial nature. He Is an
admirable story teller, has fund OF WI
and the kcenest sense Of the ridiculous
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
WILL NOT BE TORN DOWN.

A story was circulated here TO the effect
that Dan Stuart had given instructions
To his representative at Carson, "A. Liv-
ingston, to tear down the pavilion used
for the Corbett-Fi Fitz fight and sell the
lumber for what he could get, as he was
going out of the business of promoting
lights. Mr.. Livingston denies the report.
There is nothing in il, y he said, Mi.
Stuart Will use the Arena again In sep,
tember or October for another carnival
although just what the attractions will
bc is not known To the public at the pres
ent time There will probably be or
good fights, but there will be other things
that will be of at least equal importance.
stuart will return here in May and will
then commence the work of advertising his
autumn carnival.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
GENERAL SPORTING GOSSIP.

Mike Leonard and Mat Matthews have
been signed to meet at Maspeth April ..
Tomorrow night George Dixon and
Frank Erne will meet at New York for
the third time
Jim Hall and Ed Dunkhorst, the pupils
of Tommy Ryan, have been matched To
box at Syracuse April 10.
Fred Morris, the "Cyclone, has been
matched to box Dido Plumb at the
National Club, London, April 27.
The New York Clubs are bidding high
for the match between Eddie Connolly
and "Kid" Lavigne. 1t has now reached
$1,000 which purse Is offered by the
Arena A. {.
The bouts tonight are Dick Moore and
Jack Bonne at Philadelphia, George Byers
and J. Murphy at Hartford, and Charley
Johnson and Maurice Hagerstrom ut
Athens, Pa.
1t is rumored in yachting circles that
Mr. J. Beaver Webb will be appointed
Fleet Captain of the New York Yacht
club for the coming season by Commo-
dore Morgan.
Play in the chess match between Pills
bury and Showalter was resumed last
night at the Hamilton Club, Brooklyn,
when the 18th game was contested. III
was unfinished.
The Pittsburg base ball team began a
months practice at Roanoke, Va, yester-
day. The weather was all that could be
desired, with the mercury at summer heat
and the grounds in good condition.
Tommy Ryan will give Pat Ready
another chance, and they will meet at
| Rochester within six weeks. Ryan has sc
! little fear of Ready that he has made .
match to box Charley johnson at Buffalo,
| April o.
"Thundcrbolt" Smith, who gave Peter
| Maher such hard battle at Buffalo, viii
meet John Watson of Kansas City a
| Buffalo Friday night Jack McDonougf
and Jack Harris will box at the sam'
| meeting.
A quarter mile dash match race fo
| double sculls between Jim" PilkingtoI
and Magic, and Aman and Maher wa'
rowcd on the Harlem from the Bohemian
boat house on Sunday. Pilkington ant
Nagle won in LOG
| The London Sporting Life says tina
| Chilly" plimmcr is anxious To make an
other match with sammy" Kelly for tel
rounds for $40 coo side. Plinmcr is ais
willing to take on "Jcm" Carney, OK
lightweight champion of England. u'
catchweights for any amount'up to $3.50
side.
The principal attraction at the boxin
tournament of the Olympic n. G. a
Buffalo last night was 25-round bou
between Luke Burke of Lowell, Mass. AN
Charlie Kelley of New York, In th
third round Kelley was knocked dow
three times, and on rising for the fourt
time was given stomach blow that pu
| him out of the race
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
poUGHKEEpsIE VS.. NEW LONDON

The local committee which has charge OF
the arrangements for the college races
held a meeting at Poughkecpsie last
night to formulate an offer to Offset the
inducements made by New London TO the
colleges TO hold the contests mt the latter
place. Representatives OF the Boaru Oh
Trade Retail Merchants Association and
the two local boat clubs were present. a
committee was appointed TO confer with
the representatives of the colleges in New
York on Saturday night and to make
them an offer on the same basis as that OF
last year, with whatever advance the
committee may deem cxpedient.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
THE TERRIBLE sWEDE AT PHILA

Tommy White of Chicago and George
Holland of Philadelphia met in a six
round bout mt the Quaker City Athletic
Club last night. Tho contest was tame
throuvout. White was the aggressor
and slightly outpointcd the local man In
the first half of the go. Holland was
plucky, however, and In the final rounds
did some work on his own account. Both
men were tired at the finish, principally
from jumping about the ring No dcci-
sion was given
Horace Leeds Of Atlantic City boxed u
six.round bout with Maurice Hagcrstrom,
the Terrible Swcde' Of Providence. The
bout was lively one from start 20 finish,
the strong left Of the Swcde doing cunsid-
crable damage 10 Leeds face. The Jersey
man also suffered from the foreigners s
habit Of striking during clinches, but held
his own throughout.
In the preliminary events, all by local
men. Billy Springfield outpointcd Clarence
Haldcrman. the referee stopping the fight
i'm the sixth: Leslie Pcarcc and Jake
O'Brien boxed draw: and "Criekey"
Boyle was too clever for Joe Fairburn.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
MAY FIGHT IN BROOKLYN.

A dispatch was received in Brooklyn
today from Warren Lewis, President OF
the Greater New York Athletic club, an.
nouncing that match had been arranged
between Mahcr and Sharkey. IL Will prob
New York Athletic club in Brooklyn. lt
is said purse of about $40, 600 will be the
stake.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
WAS DECIDED A DRAW.

Jim OTenry Of Cincinnati and steve
Crosby of Louisville fought 10 rounds for
tho decision and the gate money at
Riverside Park, near Louisville before
2OO people.
Crosby, who l. young colored man, is
new ca the ring but he put mp very
game fight O'Lcary weighed lao pounds,
IL morp than Crosby, and outgcncraled
and outpointcd him, but the rcfcrcc de-
cidcd the fight draw as Crosby fought
hard and we'll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23

the well Known comedian, makes unlim-
tied fun from the time, the curtain rises
on this portion of the program until IL
falls. and every body laughs at his antics;
He Is not all there is by any means. for all
the members of the company take part
and each one seems To do all that he or
she can 10 please and they certainly sue
ceeded ir doing so at the performances
yesterday afternoon ana evening. Inc
same excellent bill will hc presented each
afternoon and evening during tho week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-23
Columbia Theater.

II the performance last evening is any
criterion, the stay OF the Paris Gaicty
Girls at the Columb bia Theater will be II
successful one for tho audience showed
that il fully appreciated the many good
features OF the program.
The bill opened with "A laughable satire
"McCarthy's Reception at Silly's Din
nor in which the entire company M
peared The chorus ms well as the solo
work was excellent and whilo the dia-
logue il very funny, several entertaining
as well as number Of laughable novelties