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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
Wade Hampton to the Peo-
pie.

To the People of the State
My duties duriug the past week at
the reunion in Charleston left me no
opportunity of expressing to my friends
my grateful sense Of the spontaneous
aud almost universal sympathy shown
BY them for the loss | have recently
sustained by FIRE. Let me nov assure
them that l am profoundly toacbed by
their manifestation Of kindness and BY
she proposal to rebuild my home.
But they must pardon me for asking
than to abandon this intended aos of
kindness. thought the motives which
prompt it are fully and gratefully
appreciated. l cannot accept from my
friends testimonial of regard as they
propose, but the affection shown by
shem in wishing to reimburse me for
my loss Gao never be forgotten. for it
is priced by me higher than any gifs
from them could ever be.
It is the duty Of every citizen to
serve bis State whenever called upon to
do so, and bis s,le reward should be
the consciousness Of having fulfilled
that obligation. II my fellow citizens
think that I have ever been able to
serve my State in any msauer, only
discharged my duty 10 doing so. and |
am amply compensated for any service
rendered BY their verdict of ''Well
done, good and faithful servant
am, With heartfelt thanks for the
great kindoess shown me.
Your fellow citisen,
Wade Hampton.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
One Years Respite.

The ordinary citizen of South Car.
DINA who happens not to own personal
or real property subject to an execution
covering the amount of HE poll tax is
in luck this year. Attorney General
Bellinger, 10 looking over the acts
Yesterday, noted that the new act pro-
vidiOg for the punishment of delinquent
poll taxpayers does not become effective
until Jau. |, 1900. This therefore,
leaves 90 means whatever for the
enforcement of the collection Of the
poll tax or punishment Of the dello-
ouep,s of the kind indicated above.
o. course where man has property
the execution may issue and thus be
will be forced to. pay up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
Fertilizer Trust.

Boe.on. Nay % TIE American
Agricultural Chemical Con paoy, which
is the con bioa:ion of several fertilizer
concerns, aooouuced the consummstioD
of its plans today. The authorized
issue of capital stock Of the company is
$40. 900, 900, divided into $40. 900, 900
s per ceut. cumulative preferred and
100000 common stock The
present issue will be limited to
$4,000, 900, divided iato 10000
500 shares of preferred and the sane
amount of common leaving Sc, ,0Q0. 900
in the treasury.
The new company includes twenty
two concerns in the Northern and
Eastern States, which are so located at
distributing centres as to enable them
TO market their products at a minimum
cost.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF ENG.
LISH LANGUAGE.

A course of twelve lectures, design-
ed to illustrate the special characteris-
sics of ths English language as guide
10 the teaching Of Eoglish. These
characteristics. based upon the history
and development of Eoglisb, will be
exhibited 10 the different parts Of
speech, with reference especially to the
distinction between analytic and syn
thetic language. and to the peculisrlsies
of English grammar. So far as time
may allow. the same view will be ex
tended to the English vocabulary,
With reference to the origin aud relation
of it's constituent elements, as illustra-
ting the special Importance of dicsion,
or the choice of words, 10 English style.
I[.-ENGLISH GRAMMAR.
AS supplementary to she foregoing q
a course Of twelve lessons viii be given
or the teaching of Eoglish grammar,
as based upon the characteristics of the
English language. The special topics
considered vii! be: the sentence, the
parts Of speech, the analysis Of SEN
teuces aod the parsiug Of words. This
course, intended especially for teachers
Of English in common schools, will be
kept within elementary limits. and will
be conducted mainly by actual ques-
lions, recitation and criticism.
Dr.. Woodward will give three leo
lures upon "Shakespeare and the
English Drama: l. The Preparation
for Shakespeare. 2 What Shake
speare did for English Drama. 8.
Wha. Shakespeare did for English Life
and Letters
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
THE SUMMER SCHOOL.

Columbia. May 26 State Suprio-
teudent of Education Mem ahau is hard
at work on the schedule and course for
the summer school. already announced.
Today he gave out the following
courses decided upon at Winthrop:
The following courses will be offered
in English by Prof Snyder four weeks
/. Anglo Saxon !; six hours q week.
In spite of the many changes it has
undergone modern English is essential
ly Saxon as to i.s basis and any proper
historical study of the language must
begin with a study of the sources as
they are found 10 AogloSaxou, or old
English. The purpose. therefore. of
the course offered in Auglo.Saxon will
be to give the student reading ac-
quaictance With characteristic speci'
mems of old Eoglish prose aud poetry.
and such a knowledge Of old English
grammatical forms. pbouology and
vocabulary as will enable him to under
stand its relation to modern English.
And this-she relation Of old English
to modern Eoglisb-Hill always be the
poio. OF view of the course.
The text book used will be Smiths
Old English Grammar. (Al!yn &
Bscou.) This course will be especially
helpful to two classes Of persons to
tescbors who wish to get proper
scientific basis for the study of Eoglish,
aud to those students whe expect to
take a university course in English
philology.
II.-ENGLISH LITERATURE.
/. Victorian poetry; six hours a
week. In this course it is thought best
tA make a definite and comparatively
thorough study Of a representative
writer. Ia many respects the Victorian
era is the most significant era in the
history of English literature, and
Tennyson the most significant product
Of the Victorian era. The course,
therefore. will be given mainly to the
study of the poetry of Tsunysou, its
contents, its art forms and its literary
and thought relationships. Readings
from Browning, Arncld and Rosetti
will be assigned, aud there will be
lectures, Investigations of certain topics
and discussions Of the more important
currents 10 the literature Of this efs
Text books used will be Tennyson's
complete works in one volume;
(Macuillan & Co.; } Wards English
Poets" Vol ", (Macmillan & Co y
aod Walkers Gage of Tepnysoo,"
(Bell & Sons
2. Teaching literature 10 the schools.
Conferences 90 the teaching Of litera.
ture will be held With those who take
the two Eoglish courees. The ain will
be to make these conferences as
practical as possible. There will be
full aud free discussions Of what books
to use, how to use them and what
results to expect. These conferences
will be held once or twice week.
Dr.. Joynes will te engaged 10 the
school for two weeks His
course 10 Eoglish will be:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

nonth's supply of samples. The
supposed influence of these tin-hoEn
politicians makes them welcome and
the whiskey men use them for what
thew are worth In a few words,
the politicians who regularly gather
in Columbia when the Board of Con
troll meets constitute quasi .whiskey
lobby, receiving pay either in money
or sample whiskey for the influence
they are able to exert on the mem
bers of the board It's Gne busl'
ness, surely, in which the State is en-
gagged
Columbia is to have the largest
cotton mill in the South within the
year. A charter for a million and q
half dollar mill has been applied for
and the men interested have ell the
financial backing required to build the
mill in the shortest time possible.
This IS progress of substantial sort
aud we wish there was more of it in
she State.
With the Atlantic Coast Line aud
the Southern Railway operating roads
entering this city We Gao expect hrst
class railway services and the best
facilities the South affords, but We
need never look for rate war or
railroad fights. The Southern and the
Atlantic Coast Line do not fight each
other, but make rate agreement and
ssick to it. Sumter will be q
competing poios aud will enjoy the
benefits Of competing freight rates. but
there is 90 hope for cut rates.
4 few weeks ago Larry Can't
un!oaded The Piedmont Headlight 90
Mr.. ". NJ. Jones aud signed an
agreement not to engage in newspaper
work ia Spartauburg Couoty, but
reserved the right to "write for
papers," Now bis former partner,
Mr.. Tbackstou, begins the publication
Of new papsr in Spsrtanburg. for
which Larry writes from six to eight
columns a week. Mr. Jones fell into
a confidence game and Larry lives up
to the recommendation given him by j.
L. N. Irby.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

We agree fully with Gen Butler
The movement ought not to be aban
doned, but rather a committee should
be chosen TO direct it, We take the
liberty of nominating Gen Butler as
chairman of that committee AS
Hampton's former lieutenant in war,
colleague in the senate, and friend
always, be is emineptly qualified to
lead. What say the people THE
State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
LET BUTLER LEAD.
Kellogg Building,
Washington, D. G
Nov 12 1900

Washington, D. @,
May. l8. 1899.
To the editor of the State
i see by The State received this
morning that Gen Hampton declines
the public subscription to rebuild his
house.
This is very creditable to him, and
what might have been expected. but
l trust the project will not be a5sn-
doned The matter ought to be put
in the hands of a committee with
authority tc ask for bids to rebuild
the house. meau time collecting the
money to pay for it. am puite sure
every patriotic man and woman in
the State would be glad to help in q
movement go eminently proper snd
ps;seworthy.
am ready TO act in any capacity
where it is thought l can be of ser
vice. and to make my contribution.
NJ C. Butler.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

rG5 CUBAN OIL cures Cuts,
sMA Burns, Bruises, Rheuma-
tism and Sores. Price, rs cts.
Sold By Hughson-Ligou Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

Superintendent of Education Nc
Maban is doing good and lasting
work for the Improvement Of the
schools of the State by establishing
sumner schools for the teachers. The
teachers institutes that have been
held heretofore have been of benefit,
bus the sessions haveibeen too short
and the courses of instruction too
general in scope to give the best
practical results
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

Go to H. G. Osteen J. Co. for pretty Paper
Dolls, ladies, misses and babies.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

The Santer Wotchnsan was founded
n 1850 and the True Soutarom in 1866
The Watcsasoa and Somhrom now has
the conbiaeas circulation and influence
ef both of the old papers, and is mani
asssly the best advertising medium in
Samter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

The northern papers are making
FOOLS of themselves over the unfor-
tunate accident By which Gen
Wheeler was left out of the Reunion
parade. Some of the irreconcilable
south haters go so far as to assert that
Gen. Wheeler was deliberately and
Intentionally slighted because he &C,
cepted commission in the United
States army and served in Cuba.
The charge is preposterous, for
southern people, and Charleston peo.
pie especially. never insult an invited
guest, no matter how they like his
political or other afiiistion. In the
case of Gen. Wheeler there was no
reason for any one to desire to slight
him, for he is esteemed and honored
in The south, and this feeling is of no
recent growth
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

Prof Dreher's article on tie sub
iect of lynching meets with our
hearty endorsement, and we hope it
will be carefully and thoughtfully
read by every reader of this paper.
Prof. Dreher Celebrates the identical
arguments that we have, on more
than one occasion. advanced against
the growing evil of mob violence,
asd makes on. 80 strong aod clear a
case against lynch law that no one
can coa.radict or refute single
statement, nor prove untenabie any
of bis conclusions
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

The dispensary system is not the
mine of wealth lis advocates have
c!aimed it would be 90 soon as it wae
well established. .nd the most recent
statement Of the financial condition
of the State monopoly indicates that
the school fund viii: not receive any
considerable additions from the
profits on liquor
Speaking of the dispensary recalls
to mind the most recent disclosures
concerning the gathering in Colam
bia of droves of tin horn politicians
every time the Board Of Control
meets to purchase liquors These
politicians have a two,iold purpose
10 Aocking to Columbia, neither OF
which is creditabIe: Some of them
are secret agents for liquor houses
and they ere hired to accomplish.
through the political pulls they are
supposed to have, what the regular
drummers are unable to 90, IN the
way of securing big orders others
are attracted by the free samples Of
whiskey and other liquors that are
given away during the board meet
ing, and they go to Columbia to have
4 high old time at the expense of the
..vh;;slkav drrmmers and to lay in a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

clans x
= alninations
& It's marvel
4 Gus action
on the dis
q tlnctly fem
\ inine Or
: gans, heals
- nrI cfron
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

President Kruger is hard man to
handle, and the British find it no
easy matter TO sieze the Transvaal
which they ardently desire for It's
rich gold mines in which British
capital is largely invested.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

Gen. Hampton's letter to the peo,
ple of South Carolina is character
isslc Of the man and in keeping with
his whole public life. He has given
always to the State his time, means
and service, having accepted Office
in war time and IN peace only that he
might serve the State and his fellow
citizens Having given thus freely
II his days of prosperity and vigor,
now that The people whom he served
and who accepted his gifts, wish to
build for him home for his old age,
he should not decline to receive this
testimonial Of esteem and gratitude.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

China is beginning to object to the
division Of her territory by the Euro
pean powers, bn. the objection comes
100 late to be of avail, as the dis
memberment is well advanced and
the land grabbers will no: forego the
advantages already gained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24
r bose Who Have
Cash to s pend
Prepare TO spend it now.
The following items Of interest to all deslr-
ing new seasonable merchandise.
Words don't amount to much. prices are the
thing-so here goes.
Hosiery.

- Hosiery.
20 doz black aud tan Hose, plain and
dwasf stitch 13c, 2 fer 25c- elegant
value.
20 dozen ladies' black and tan hose
plain aud drop stitch 22c-bess value
ever sold for the money
25 dozen ladies black Hose, balance of
several lines come as high as 65s,
none cheaper than 40c-all at $50
Iufapts sox, sizes 4 to 81, wbiterblack
aud tan-17c, for 5Oc
All other qualities of our infants aod
cbildren's Hose. reduced for this sale
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

edicta have entirely restored her health. !
The monthly periods have returned .
and are now painless and regular. !
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

DO YOU suffer from Painful, Irregular
or Suppressed Menstruation? Rened'cta
Z has cured many suffering women ana
will cure you in the privacy OF your
home. without the necessity OF physl'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-24

20 dozen all linen buck Towels le3 20
inches, grand value at l1c
A small lot only CT Turkish Towels z2 45
inches-while the last, 2lc
10 dozep all linen Damask Towels % As
elegantly fringed 2Sc, DO more at this price
sitter these are sold.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-20
The Murphy Crop.

The fall crop of potatoes is begin
ming to come in in quantity. The
tubers that have made their appear
ance are well grown, of good size,
that a potato is not generally deemed
q thing of beauty, and they are as
good as they look. There was enough
moisture in the early part of the sea-
son to give them good growth, and it
has been sufficiently dry since then 10
make them hard and firm. Dealers
are offering money enough to make
the crop one of fair profit to the pro-
ducer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-20
Drink Grain-O

After you have concluded that you
ought not to drink coffee. 1t is not a
medicine, but doctors order it. be-
cause it is healthful, invigorating and
appetizing. 1t is made from pure
grains and has that rich seal brown
color and taste like the finest grades
of coffee and costs about one-fourth
as much. Children like it and thrive
on it, because it is a genuine food
drink containing nothing but nour-
ishment. Ask your grocer for
Grain-O, the new food drink. Is and
25 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-20
AT THE THEATRE.
.NxT0zYzYOAYNDN1

''Caval!eria Rusticana" and ''Pi-
rates of Penzance" were sung to a de-
lighted audience at Harper's theatre
last night by the Andrews Opera COM
pany, closing the company's engage
ment here.
James L. McAlpin, the sweet sing
ing comedian, comes tonight in his
laugh-making vehicle, Hans Han
sen, which he will present at Har-
per's theatre with the support of n
capable company in a good 4act COM
edy drama. It's funny. So are the
people. So are the songs. The mu-
sic is pretty. So are the girls. 1t is
one of the happiest hits in the COM
edy line.
The attraction at the Burtis Friday
evening and the opening of the regu-
lar season will be George G. Boniface,
Jr., and George ODER in the latest
comedy farce, Dear Old Charley, ."
which is from the pen of Charles
Brookfeld, an English writer of con-
siderable renown. Dear Old Char
ley" is said to be replete with hui
morous complications that do not
arise from the hackneyed mistaken
identity idea. The plot is absolutely
ations of the story are full of action
and fun.
The production of The Missouri
Girl'' by the Sadie Raymond company
at the Funke last night. proved to be
one of the greatest dramatic treats
given our theatregOers for many day.
There was goodsized audience pres
enr, which was kept in constant up
roar of mirth from the first rise of
| the curtain to it's fall on the last act
| by Fred and Sadie Raymond, the for
mer as FAKE" and the latter as
| Daisy" two as fine comedians as
ever appeared before the Funke foot
lights, and whose peers are not easily
found on the American stage, while
the support received from the balance
of the company was without fault,
every mem Der filling their respective
parts to observation-disclosures State
Journal. This play will be seen at
Harper's theatre Saturday evening.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-20
RECEPTION REV. THOMAS
PastnratI. NJ a n

Welcomed by Congregation to Return to
Passionate of A. NJ. f. Church.
A reception was given last
night by the memb ers and friends
of the African Methodist church
to their pastor, Rev. c. H..
Thomas, who has returned to them
for the third year. Rev. Thomas was
one among the many ministers who
was pleased with his appointment. A
short program consisting of vocal and
instrumental music was rendered by
the Sabbath school scholars. A
season of congratulations fol-
lowed. Refreshments were serv-
ed by ladies of the congre-
cation. The pastor received num-
Der of beautiful presents. Among
them was a handsomely bound bible
presented by w. r. Carey, chairman
of the county board.
The mem bers of the church are all
overjoyed at the return of Rev. Thorn
as, and look forward to another sue
cessful year in Gods service. The
committee arranging the reception
was composed of Mrs. c. Hart, Mrs.
Leper, Mr.. Wright, Amy Pash, l..
Green, L. Slaughter, Addie Johnson,
Carrie Smith and Essie Moore.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-20
W. ]. SHEA IS KILLED.
Rock Island Young Man Meets
His Death at Hinck-
ley, I'll.
RUN DOWN BY A TRAIN.

Had Been Away From Home Three
Months Following His Trade. Plumbing
Ills Remains to Arrive Here Tomor-
row for Interment-News Prostrates His
Family.
William j. Shea, of this city, aged
% years, was accidentally killed by a
railroad train at Hinckley. H.. at -
O'Clock last night. The news of the
fatality was sent to the city by II. w.
Start, a plumbing contractor, by
whom the unfortunate young man
was employed, the police receiving
the message, and notifying Mrs. Mary
Shea, the widowed mother, and Miss
Kate Shea, sister, of the deceased, who
reside at 937 Twentieth street. and
who were FRUSTRATED by the distress
sing intelligence. No details concern
ing the accident have been received.
To Bring Remains Home.
The remains will arrive in Rock
Island at $50 tomorrow morning over
the Burlington road.
Mr.. Shea left the city three months
ago, going to Des Moines, where he
work ed for a time at his trade, and
then went on to Kansas City, finally
bringing up at Hinckley. He served
his apprenticeship with the firm of
Blake & Murphy here. and was an in
dustrious and well thought of young
man
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-20
A Night of Terror.

Awful anxiety was felt for the
widow of the brave Gen. Burnham, of
Machias. Me when the doctors said
she could not live till morning, "
writes Mrs. S. II. Lincoln, who at
tended her that fearful night. ''All
thought she must soon die from pneu-
monia. but she begged for DR.. Kings
New Discovery, saving it had more
than once saved her life and had cured
her of consumption. After three
small doses she slept easily all night,
and its further use completely cured
her." This marvellous medicine is
guaranteed to cure ali throat, chest
and lung diseases Only soc and
81. Trial bottles free at Hartz &
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-09-20
Fifteen CENT LUNCH BILL.
An Echo of a Rock Islanders Recent
Vacation Trip.

An Echo of a Rock islanders Recent
Vacation Trip.
Upon returning from vacation
trip prominent young Rock Island
man was called into the private Office
of his father and asked to explain
himself for having n lucent lunch
bill sent home for collection 1t bore
date of the day of his departure for
the north and was from merchant
in small town. The father sug-
gested that his son must have set a
speedy pace if he succeeded in going
through his wad of long green in such
a short time. After thinking the
matter over the young man recalled
that he ordered lunch at town up
the road, but had failed to pay for it.
He also remem bered that there were
several of his friends Ctraveling sales
men) present at the counter, and he
learned, upon investigation. that it
was they who put the merchant up to
sending statement to his father for
collection. The amount was remitted
upon demand by the father, who had
a receipt for the same to show his son
on his return.