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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14
The Secret of This Opal.
From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.

From the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
A New Orleans jeweser tells rather
whimsical little story at the expense
of gentleman Of this city who planes
himself on his freedom FROM superstition.
Back in the 'S0s some time.' said the
jeweler. ''be bought an opal ring while
on a visit to Ell Paso, Texas. The
setting was supposed &c come from the
Mexican mines. aud was remarkably
handsome aud full of FIRE. Ii was
mounted with ten small brilliants and
made really very ssri king crrsmept
but, as usual. the friends of iss owner
we're continually predicting that it
would bring him bad luck. He laughed
at their alarm aud finally took great
deal of pride 10 Wanting his superior
ity to popular superstition. About a
mouth ago be loss one OF the briliauts
and brought the ring here for repairs:
I've worn THE opal for over.ep years.
he said, 'and I've yet to dicover that
it was responsible for any misfortune
Plague take such silly notions, anyhow
When I repaired the mount examine.
the setting carefully, aud was greatly
amused to discover that it wssn't and
opal at all, but merely piece of colored
glass. Opals, by the way. sre easily
initiated, the current belief to the
contrary notwithstanding. WheD be
told the gentleman about it it made
him so mad that be gave the ring to
ME oegro porter"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14
FOOLS.

Why is it that, ordinarily. when a
man is really fool. he finds it 80 hard
to restrain himself from letting all the
world know is-by his words or deeds!
Indeed, Imight ask further, Why is be
so ambitious to push the fact of his folly
from the bouse-top Give it up? Because
he is such q fool Can he help it?
Nevertheless, / knew man of 60
years who once confessed to me that
during more than the first half of bis
life be was so painfal conscious Of
being fool-or at least SO far below
the average intelligence of common
men IS they assumed 70 be-shat he
was always nervously sppreheus,ve Of
being found ont, and brought into de-
rision and contempt. by those around
him. He had guarded his secret most
oircumspectly. OF course, be was g
born coward and deficient in self-esteem.
Only by years Of experience did he
discover be vensured to tell ne) that
be was quite equal in all mental es'
sentials to the majority. Then be OBJ
sained equipoise and held up bis head
like other men. Indeed. the fact that he
knew so we'll his Limitations often made
him rank above some who lacked that
wise elemep. of honest humility. AS
Leopard says ''The suress way to
conceal from others the limits of our
knowledge is never to transgress them
New York Home Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14

Georgia has 1873 counties, and out
Of the whole number, all bat 20 receive
more money from the state treasury
than than pay into it. This informa-
ton comes from an official record pub
lished in the Atlanta Journal, and the
showing seems to indicate that our sister
state would do we'll to amend her COZ.
stitutiop so as to provide that counties
should be large enough to be self sup.
supporting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14

Piuole. Ca. Dec. 2.-Tbe nitro.
eiyoesioe house of the Hudson Powder
Co., blew up at $50 this afternoon,
killing Superintendent Charles Ken
nedy aad four Chinese, the only
workmeo iu the building at the time.
-Four tons of nitro-glyoerine we're blown
up. completely demoIishiog the build.
ing. The same house was badly
damaged by an explosion six weeks
sgo, and two Chinese we're killed.
Superintendent Kennedy was superin-
tending the mixing whes the explosion
this afternoon occurred. The cause Of
the explosion will probably never be
known.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14
LANDS WANTED.
DERsONs WITH LANDS FOR SALE

DERsONs WITH LANDS FOR SALE
are requested to pot them in my hands
tor sale am in constant receipt of so uany
letters of enquiry about lands from Norsbero
and Western parties, that I may be ablea,o
effect sales for those who will give me accu-
rate detailed descriptions of what they have.
No charge will be made unless satisfactory
sales are made Descriptions mat be such
as can be guaranteed and must give:
No. of acres, location, character OF land,
proximity to railroads, post offices, schools
churches and ,o,. ns. kind of 10 provea ents.
Communications strictly confident when
90 desired.
JAMES G. GlBBES,
State Land Agent,
Nov. 10. Cc'umbia, SC
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14
Charleston Medical School.

Tbe session of 1899 will begin April and
end July 7. The School furnishes the oppor-
tunty for students and post-graduates to
continue their studies and receive clinical
obstruction during the recess of the regular
medical college Uurivalled opportunities
for practical Instruction in the special branch
es are o featpre of this institution. For fur
tier information address.
DR. c. N REES, Secretary,
Wentworth Stseet, Charleston, S. C.
Dec 7-3m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

sDaily. tDaily except Sunday.
No So runs through to Charleston, S. c.,
via Cen; ;ral R. r., arriving Manning II p
n, Lanes II N, Charleston 7.35 m.
Trains on Conway Branch leave Chadbourn
1888. a m, arrive Conway. LBS N, return
ing leave Conway As n, arrive Chad
bouru SIS p u, leave Chadbourn 80 m.
arrive Hub 6lOp N, returning leave Hub
10 Is 70, arrive. Chadbourn loo a m, Daily
except Sunday.
J.R. KENLY, Gen'l Manager.
TN. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
q. N. EMERSON, Gen'l Pass. Agent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14
TAX RETURNS FOR 1899.
OFFICE OF
COUNTY AUDITOR SUMTER COUNTY

COUNTY AUDITOR SUMTER COUNTY.
SUMTER, s. c., Nov. 80, 1898.
ATOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN that vii:
attend, Ia pers. - By deputy, a, the
following places on the days indicated re-
epectively. for tie purpose of receiving re-
turns of Personal Property, and Poll Taxes
for the fiscal year commencing January lst,
1899:
At cf6ce Sumter. S. c., at all otaer
times up to Feb. Goth, 1899. inclusive.
Tindals. Tuesday, January 3.
Privateer, (Jenkins Sto.e,) Wed
nesday, January 4.
Manchester, lR. I. Manoings,)
Thursday, January 5.
Wedgefeld, Friday, January 6.
ssatesburg, Saturday, January I
Hagood, Monday, January 9.
Remberts Store, Tuesday, January 1e
Gaillards x Roads, Wednesday jan
uary II.
Bossards, Thursday, January y.
Gordoo's Mill. Saturday, January "a.
Msyesville, Monday. January Is.
scottsville, q. NJ. McElveeo,) Tues
day. January II.
Shiloh, Wednesday, January lS.
Norwood's x Roads, Thursday,
January 10.
Lynchburg, Friday, January 20.
Magnolia, Saturday, January 81.
Re,d's Mill, Monday, January %.
Bisbopville, Tuesday and Wednesday,
January "a and 25.
Maunville, Thursday, January 26.
Smithville, Friday, January q.
The law requires that all persons owning
property or 10 anywise having charge Of
such property, either as agent, hasbard,
guardian, trustee, executor, administrator,
etc return the same under oath to the Audi
tor, who requests all persons to be prompt 10
making their returns and save the so per
cent penalty which will be added to the
property valuation of all persons who fai! to
make returns within the time prescribed BY
law.
Taxpayers return what they own on the
FIRST day of January, 1889.
Assessors and taxpayers will enter the frst
given name of the taxpayer in full, also make
separate return for each Township where
the property is located aod also in each and
every csse the No. Of the School District
must te given.
Every male citizen between the age OF
tuenty.oue and sixty years 90 The hrst day ct
January, 1899, except those incapable OF
earning supportfr from being manned or from
other causes, are deemed taxable Poilss and
except Confederate Soldiers so years of age, :
on January lst, 1899.
All returns must be made 90 or before !se
goth day of February next. ] canuot take
returns after that date and all returns made
after the goth day of February are subject to
penalty of so per cent:
The appointments hereby made for points
in Lee County will be filled by the Auditor
of that County If be has qualified at the time
indicated, otherwise, by myself or ny
deputy. DlGGS "lLDSn,
Dec 7 Auditor Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14
MEDICAL WORK
FOR MEN,HEREIE::

SEND NO MONEY. My new revised scientific
work treating on every weakness and disease pt-
no matter what his occupation or position in life
will find this work unlike anything ever published
to the healthy and strong or to the weak and
broken-down. While the edition lasts will send
a copy securely sealoe in a plata ur.pper. POST.
edition is limited and those desiring a copy must
write promptly. Address B. NJ. Ross, n; D.: Pub
uahiso Department D. 115 Clark ST., y +. Coz
Monroe. Chicago, Illinois.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14

tDaily except Sunday.
Trains 80 and IS carry through Pullman
Palace Buffet Sleeping cars between New
York and Macon via Augusta.
T. M EMERSON, H. VI. EMERSON,
Traffic Manager. Gen'l Pass. Agt.
j. R. KENLY, Gen'l Manager.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14
Land Surveying.

MR., q. D. NOISE, will give prompt at
teution TO ;alls for surveying and plating
land Cad be found a: nis Office, next door
to office of Lee and Noise, Sumter. S. c.
Nov 18
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14
MAN WANTED.

n0HE MANAGEMENT of the Equitable
Life Assurance Society in this territory
is desirous of securing the services of man
of character and ability to represent its inter
ests, with Sumter as headquarters. The right
man will be thoroughly educated IN the
science of life insurance and the art Of sue
cessful soliciting. There is no Business or
profession, not requiring capital, which is
more remuperative than life agency con-
Quoted With energy and ability. Correspond
ence with men who desire to secure employ
ment, and are ambitious to attain prominence
10 the profession, ia invited.
W. J. RODDEY, Manager,
March 23-tf Rock dill. 5. U.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14

No. 50 runs through from Charleston via
Central R. r leaving Charleston Z g. M,
Lanes "a N, Maoning 0S m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14
WAR! WAR! WAR!

But the "White" is vitcorl-
Gus. We are now selling sew
ing machines from ten dollars
up. We have a few machines
that are slightly used that we
will sell cheap. We also have
a nice line OF Organs that we
will sell on easy terms. We
are head quarters for Sewing
Machines and supplies. Old
machines taken in exchange
for new ones
WI. B. RANDLE,
Manager,
Sumter Music House.
SUMTER, S. C.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-12-14

three years, be ebe owner 10 Ms oWn
right Of $1,000 worth of property. or
Co have during the preceding year
received $1,000.
Represeu !atives must be 25 years
old. male citizens, must have lived
snree years 10 Hawaii and must either
osn $500 worth Of property or have an
Income of S250s year.
The bill also provides for the elec,ien
Of q delegate TO the house Of represen-
tstsves 10 congress BY the voters
qualified to vote for representative in
che legislature, this delegate to possess
che same powers aud privileges pow
acsosded to other delegates iu congress
The bill provides that the constitution
and laws of the United States locsliy
applicable shall have the same force
and effect 10 tbe territory of Hawaii as
elsewhere in the United States.
This is the usual provision found in
the act OF congress providing for the
establishment Of territorial governments
10 the Uoised States, but the commits
sioners regard the provision as excep-
.ionally important 10 this bill tor maoy
reasons, among which they mention the
Continued importation coolie labor into
Hawsii
The commissioners take pains to
express their united opinion that the
plan outlined for the government of
Hawaii cannot be regarded as
precedent for Puerto Rico and the
Philippines.
The report is unanimous except
upon one point on which President
Dole makes minority recommends
ton. This recommendation is for
board of advisors to the governor of
the territory and he recommends that
the treasurer. attorney general, So
p.rintendeut of public works and the
commissioners of public lands shall be
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29
THE ARMY AND NAVY

have covered themselves with glory
during the war. Tho Army and Ma
Wy Vest Pocket Memorandum Book,
published by the Northern Pacific, is
compact digest Of information rela-
tive to the navies and armies of Spain
and the United States at the begin
ming Of tho war. :; It has . map of
Cuba, illustrations of naval ships,
Glossary of navy and army terms,
translation Of Spanish words, etc.
Send ten cents to CHAs. S: Fee, Cen
eral Passenger Agent, n. P. R., St.
Paul, Mimi, for 4 copy.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29
MARRIED: Fred G. Hickman,

IT,, and Miss L.o uis.. SchumAnn were
united in the holy bonds Of matri-
mon y at Acton, N. D., on Dec. 22nd.
The SHEAF unites with Il jhost OF
friends in extending most hearty
congratulations and Wishing thu
happy couple many earthly anti
heavenly blessings in their journey
through life. ~@' 60 g:
- Prof. Pull, the German mind
reader and hypnotist is giving exhib'-
tions of his art, at the opera house
three evenings this week. His feats
of mind reading are truly wonderful
As an illustration of his power IN this
line may be mentioned that a commit
tee of gentlemen selected a certain
word on certain page in book anf
then hid the book. Mr. Pull found
the book, turned to the page AM
pointed to the very word that haf
been selected and even pronounced
the word aloud, he being blindfo|aec
all the time. >'0'
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

Come in and look at our beautiful
Christmas presents before 'buying
elsewhere. We have large assert
ment of Ladies' and Gents Gold
Watches and Chains; which eve: will
sell at reduced prices. We have also
the finest charms, rings, and brace
lets ever seen In the city; Just what
you want for Christmas gift. II.
ri P. II. HOLM s co.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

WANTED 81 SEVERAL TRUSTWORTHY
" persons in this state to manage our business
Office work conducted at home. Salary straight
$500 year and expenses Unite, bonafde no
more, no less salary. Monthly $15. References.
Enclose self-addressad stamped envelope, Her
bert E. Hess. Prest., Dept. II, Chicago.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

WANTED = SEVERAL TRURTWORTHY
w persons in this state to manage our business
in their own and nearby countless 1T is mainly
office work conducted ut home. Salary straight
$500 year aud expenses e6nite, bonafde, no
more, no less salary. Monthly SIS. References.
Enclose self-addressed stamped envelope Her
bert Z. Hess, Prest, Dept. M. Chicago.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

DIR. WESTERN. OF St. Luke'a Hos
pital, Grand Forks, has just returned
from his European trip: "a Special
ist in diseases of women.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

DR.. ROSE, dentist, will visit War
rem Oh Saturday, December 18TH, to
remain unit! january 1st, two weeks,
and positively no longer. Office with
DR.. Bratrud, over Clapin's Drug
store. Painless extracting. Moder-
ate fees. Work guaranteed. Come
early, please. =
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

Uncle Sam is now located At holm's
Jewelry store and Is exhibiting large
and interesting collection Of old and
rare coins Of all nations, some dating
as far back as 1000, aud also curious
Chinese coins. =: ., ::..,2...~
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

Imported Green Soap and Health
Salt for general outside and inside
cleaning up before Christ mas. for sale.
at NJ. l.. L;,rsOn's store.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

II YOU want some silyerware that
Is warranted BY the manufacturer,
and if not entirely satisfactory after
years of actual service can Be returned
and replaced by new goods without
cost, then get James w. Tufts, for
sale at HoIm'S. 80 a',nA !
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

Gorgeous display of dazzling brilli-
ancy at FarreIl'S Jewelry store.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

Call for James w. Tufts, the only
silverware in the city warranted by
the manufacturer TO give entire salts
faction or be replaced by new goods,
without cost.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

The finest line o; e.nblerr pins ever
shown in the city at Farreips.S
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

Stock fish Sc a pound at W1ScHEs,
TER's. -
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29
- The days have commenced to


visited Dr.. G.. s. Wattam on NJ onday
Stock fish SC apound at W1NcHEs-
TER's.
Foster, DENTIST, coming Thurs
day, Jan. 18th, for one week.
- Misses Hilda and Freda Samu-
elson are spending their Christmas at
home.
- Born: Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Hewett
rejoice over the birth OF Il fine son
yesterday.
- Thomas Bertelson and Annie
Jensen were married by Rev. A..
Mattson today.
- Jay See'"y left on Monday fer
Dickinson, N. D., to visit his brother
for a few weeks.
The celebrated Rogers siIverware
at Farrers. Every article guaranteed
or money refunded.
- Rev. and Mrs. T. F. M. Clark
arrived in the city this morning. Con-
CALCULATIONS are in order.
P. B. Malberg returned this
morning from Goodhue county where
he has been spending Christmas.
- Our foreman '!r. Forde, left
for Mcintosh Tuesday evening to
spend a few days visiting friends.
The finest and most complete line of
sterling silver noveltis and souvenir
spoons In the city at Holm's Jewelry
store.
Get your boy bicycle at Farrel''s,
for a Christmas present, and then he
won't have to buy one in the spring.
A good idea, eh? I'll do it.
NJ. l.. Larson is selling the best and
incest steel ranges AMI cooking
stoves in the market at prices that
beat them all.
- Miss Flora Lamberson, who is a
student at Stanley Hall, young
lad rs school, at Minneapolis, is
spending her Christmas vacation at
home.
DIR. FOSTER, dentist, will be at
DR.. Wattam's office, Thursday, Jan.
10Th, to remain one week. Strictly
up-to-date dental work. Fees rea-
sonable. ,..~
- Those who failed to give the
SHEAr a paid up subscription for
1899 as Christmas present are in.
formed that it will also be acceptable
as New Years present.
- Prof. Angus is in attendance at
the meeting of the State Educational
Association this week. All the other
teachers, except Miss Naylor, are
spending tho vacation at their respec-
tive homes. + -. =.
MIR. and Mrs. p. II. Holm were
surprised by a few friends ON Christ
mas eve, it being the tenth anniver-
sary of their wedding. They we're
the recipients OF some beau mi pres
ente. A good time was eniOyed bY
all.
Importerede skandinaviske varer
Kan kjobes hos NJ. L. Larson. Spin
derokke, Uldkarder Vavskeder,
Kromkagejern, Plattpannor, Reset
jern, Bakkelseporer, Dombja|der, og
de verdensber0mte Svenske Snntlyik.
ems .Bessemerstil Vedsagblade, med
mere. H.. ~. z -. +. 49, 4: +. s:
- Mrs. a. Aelgaard entertained
a company of friends at s,1perfine
dinner party on Christmas Day
Music and song formed an important
part Of the amusements, and in The
evening fash light pictures Of The
guests were taken by means of q
kodak. It goes without saying thai
tho guests had a most enjoyable time
Quite a few Warren people drove
out to Vega Christmas morn to attend
the early service in the Swedish Luth
church. It was beautiful moonlit
night, not a bit cold, and with the
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RREN f.

A quarter section Of land ready for
crop, with house and barn and plenty
of water, three miles west of Warren.
Inquire at SBEAF Office.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-12-29

Stock fish Sc pound at W1scnEs-
TIERS. :>F's@>
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-07-15

and.brought out another thing that
l would not have done for decd to
Texas
The cubs soon made friends with us
and were ready 30 eat from our hands
or crawl upon our knees in a few days.
When the mother saw her children in
captivity, she set up an awful roar, but
when they were put down by her side
she seemed to be very grateful and soon
afterward made hearty meal of a
large piece of venison that was thrown
to her. After few days she seemed to
become perfectly reconoiled to the n4w
order Of things and Is now on the look
out for something to eat Negro jim
pats her on the back and leads her about
like lamb. The hounds have made
friends with her, and nothing pleases
her botter than for our bird dog to play
with her. She could easily throttle the
largest bull on the plains and toss
man about as cat does a mouse. We
have named her Miss Vixen. Cor. St
Louis Republic.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-07-15
FORTUNES BY ACCIDENT.
How a Captain Made n Million by Carry
Ing One Passenger

How a Captain Made Million by Carry
Ing One Passenger.
If there is anything that makes n
poor, toiling man happy it is to read
about hukos that have made fortunes.
For instance, there was a captain of a
vessel plying between English and Aus
tralian points who made lucky strike
when convicts were taken to New
South Wales.
A "time expired man came to the
mariner and begged to he taken home.
The former convict had no money, but
he would gladly give his plot of land
for transportation.
The captain accepted tho terms, and
great is the joy of his descendants, for
that plot is now occupied by wharf
and it is valued at 81, 1885, ,000
A Limerick tobacconist believed him
self to be ruined by fire that destroyed
his shop. The next day he found tins Of
snuff that had been in the fire. Curios-
ity prompted him to open tho canisters.
He found that the action of the flames
had materially improved the aroma and
pungency of the snuff. The discovery
made him very rich.
The discovery Of tie Mount Sheba
mine was purely 1uke, and its output
of gold is tho greatest of any mine in
the world except in the Klordike 53s.
trict.
A bank clerk in London heard that
there was rich deposit of gold at a
certain place at the Cape of Good Hope
He set about forming provisional syn
dioate among his fellow clerks, and they
raised about & 500 among themselves
A mining engineer was sent out. He
made a thorough investigation, but
found no gold. He had decided to give
up the search and was ready to leave
for home, when he ran across miner
well, stranger, " he said, II guess
you are on hunt for the shiny. Tain t
here, boss. "
"Havo you claim here?'' asked the
engineer.
"Ycs, and want to make tracks up
the country. That's my claim over by
that camel's hump J on can have it
for 500, and here's sample of tho
quartz. That claim amt worth its
weight in gold, but it's worth every
dollar ask for it. "
The engineer examined the specimen
and decided that there was gold in it.
He acted quickly.
'I'll tell You what III do, mate, he
said. "I'll give you $50 on the risk of
losing it. F"
The bargain was struck and tho claim
carefully explored. An abundance Of
gold was found in the most unlikely
veins Today the shares, the face value
of which is 500. arc worth $500, 900
each. New York World.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1898-07-15
An Explanation.

The reason for the great popularity
of Hoods Sarsaparllla lies in the fact
that this medicine positively cures
IL is Americas Greatest Medicine, and
the American people have an abiding
confidence in its merits. They buy
and take itfor simple as well as seri-
Gus ailments, confident that it will do
them good.