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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
Gard From Rev. VIM. Aiken Kelly
Editor The Daily Item !.

Editor The Daily Item.
Dear Sir: Kindly allow me through the
columns of your paper to return my heart
felt thanks to the many score of friends in
this community for the sympathy and love
shown both to myself and loved ones in the
hour of suffering and sorrow Especially do
I appreciate the manifestations of confidence,
love and sympathy which have been shown
nee since my restoration to their midst by the
various denominations of the city. While
uuder an inscrutable Providence l have been
called uron to pass through much sorrow
aud suffering, tine gentle touch of love and
sympathy Of those among whom have lived
ard labored for the past year has sauctifed
that sorrow aod suffering to my good and
been benedictiou to my life.
Let these few lines be an acknowledgment
of my gratitude to all those who have not
"passed by on the other side." but in ''com'
passion" have ministered unto him who suf-
fered. Faithfully yours,
Wm. Aiken Kelly.
Sumter, April Is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

By allowing the sccumulations 10 the bow
els to remain, the entire system is poisoned
DeWitt's Little Early Risers regulate the
bowels. Try them and you will always use
them. ughson-Ligon Co.
II you sulfer from tenderness or fellpess on
the right side, pains under shculder-olade
constipation, oiliousness. sick-beadacbe, and
feel dull, heavy and sleepy your liver is
torpid and congested. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers will cure you promptly, pleasantly
and permanently by removing the congestion
and causing the bile duets to open and fow
naturally. They are good pills. Hughson-
Ligon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
That Throbbing Headache.

Would quickly leave you, if you used DR..
Kings New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers
have proved their matchless worth for Sick
aud Nervous Headaches. They make pure
blood and strong Nerves and build up your
hsalth. Easy to take. Try them. Only %
cents. Money back if not cured. Sold by ]
F. ". DeLorme, Druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

Dr.. Bulls Cough Syrup is the remedy on
Which you can depend for the cure of the pro.
trac,ed cough or lung affection, brought on by
exposure to cold. 1t is the most excellent
medicine sold. A bottle costs only Is cts
Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup cures over eight
the most stubborn cold as well as ali lis CON.
Misunderstanding in the throat, husky
voice and violent coughing. II is the most
wonderful medicine science has produced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

The first week in April was wet and cool,
unfavorable for farm work, but the second
week was dry sud warm, favorable for
rloughing and corn and cotton plaoting,
but very little cotton has been planted es yet,
preparations are however progressing rapidly
now. The appearance of numerous swallows
aud other summer birds indicate that there
will be 60 more killing frosts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

vas reading gu advertisement of Cham
berlain's Co.,c. Cholera and Diasrhoea Rem.
edy in The Worcester Enterprise recently,
which leads me to write this can truthful
ly say I never used any remedy equal to it for
collc aud diarrhoea. have never had to use
more than one or two doses 10 cure the worst
case with myself or children-W. A Stroud,
Poponoke CITY, Nd For sale by DR.. A, j.
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
DR.. W. 8. Bean Goes to Clinton
College.

Clinton. April le-The vacancy in the
Latin department of the Clinton College,
caused oy the death Of Prof s. Nartio,
Jr., on February II, bas been acceptably
filled by giving that work to DR.. IS Bean,
thus making him full professor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

For ten or more persons occupying one
room So per day, each person
For one person occupying large room
So per day and upward.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

Do Not Put OFF un:il tomorrow the duty
that ought to te done today. If your blood
is impure and you feel week and weary, take
Hoods Sarsaparila at once.
Hoods Pills cure ell liver illa Nailed for
Is cents by G. |. Hood 4 Co., Lowell, Mass.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
The Raleigh at Charleston.

The cruiser Raleigh has been ordered to
Charleston for Reunion week, and will be the
special attraction of the occasion. The Raj
eigh was one of Admiral Devey's feet at the
battle of Manila and was in the thickest OF
the fight with the feet of Admiral Montogo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
Meteorological! Record.

The following is report of observations
of the weather taken at Stateourg, by DR.. ".
W. Anderson, for the IA days ending San
day April l6, 1893:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

Go to H. & Osteen & Co. for pretty PaI er
Dolls, ladies, misses and babies.
Call, see, aud buy embossed or foral Crepe
Paper. 81. G Osteen l. Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
REUNION HOTEL RATES.
Wbet Will Cost to Stop at Charles
ton Hotel.

In view of the fact that there have been SO
many Inquiries concerning the rates to be
charged during Reunion week by the hotels
and boarding houses of Charleston, it is
thought that the following circular letter and
rate list of the Charleston Hotel will 5e Of
interest;
CHARLESTON HOTEL.
Charleston, S. c., April IA, 1889.
In reply to your letter beg to submit and
isclose herewith card, giving rates for ac-
comm odetious at the Charleston Rotel during
the week of Reunion of Confederate Veterans,
May 9th TO l4th, inclusive.
When engaging your accommodations
please state the number of persoos to occupy
each room, and inclose check to cover amount
for Eve days, ct rate you select, for which
you will receive an Immediate acknowledge
ment the came TO serve as guaranty on our
part that such accommodations will te at
your disposal during that time or longer, at
the same rate per day should you desire to
remain. Very respectfully yours,
W. l. Davids.
RATE LIST,
For Accommodations at Charleston Hotel,
during week of Reunion of Confederate Vet
erans, Mey 9th to l4sh, 1889, inclusive:
per Day
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

War in sewing machines, bat the "Wbite,
victorious
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

Green Swamp, one containing three and four
ff.hs acres, bounded on the north By lands
of<Aaron Montgomery. The other tract con-
taining one acre, bounded ON the north by
lands Of Frank Wright, being part of %
acres originally conveyed to Aaron Moat-
gomery. Terms of sale, eash.
In The case of The Bank of Sumter, plain
ZIG, against Margaret T. Delgsr and others,
defendants All that lot Of land in the city
Of Sumter, county of Sumter and State afore-
said, whereupon the said Margaret T. Delgar
then resided, bounded north by lot Of R D.
Lee, east by lot of Mrs. Dick. south by War.
rem Stree. Of said city and west BY lot of W.
r. Delgar. Second. All that other lot of
land in said city, with the large dwelling
house aod outbuildiegs the.esn, fronting on
Main Street lo4 feet mere or less and running
back easswardly the same width depth of
2os feet more or less, bounded borth by lot
now or formerly of Mrs. Whi,.emore. Terms
of sale, one-half cash aud the balance upon
a credit of one year.
In the case of William Manning, plain
,if against Martha G. Scarborough. All
that parcel Of land situated in county of
Sumter coo.aioing Is acres, bounded on the
northwest and northeast By lands now or
formerly of F. J. ScarboroSgh, on the south
east BY land of e. r. Mathis. 3. ALI that
parcel situate 10 conaty of Sumter. contain
ing 25 acres more o. less, lying on waters Of
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11
Fruit Pits I'm Demand.

Growers OF stone fruits can count up
on a new source of revenue. The pits
of peaches, apricots, nectarines, plums
and prunes, heretofore thrown away or
used for fuel, have a market value. Es-
pecially is this true of peach and april
cot pits. This year there is strong de-
mand for them at from eight to ten dol
lars a ton, delivered in San Francisco.
The kernel is the product sought. From
the apricot kernel that delicious French
"nut candy" is made. displacing the
almond. Cinnamon, allspice and nut
meg are adulterated with this same pit,
ground and highly prepared for the
purpose. Prussic acid and essence and
oil of almonds are made from the peach
and prunc pits, and these favors are
used in thousand different ways. The
pits are cracked in Sar Francisco and
the kernels are then sent east
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

the train, looking under every seat.
There was no Ethel.
Then Mrs. Wetzell demanded an in
vestigation of the baggage cars, which
were packed with saddles, blankets and
camp equipment. Mr.. Simmons, the
conductor, laughed, but climbed about
through the cars to satisfy her. Just
as he was about to give up the search
he saw under a pile OF saddles bit of
muslin fluttering.
More out of curiosity than from any
belief that the print had an owner he
removed the saddles and boxes and
found the girl. She had hidden herself
away in this little corner with the hope
of evading the officers until she was out
of the city, when she hoped TO win their
permission to accompany her corporal
lover across the seas.
She wept az being discovered, but was
told she could not accompany the sol
diers and would surely have been put
off at some strange place had she not
been discovered here. So, after an af-
fectionate parting with Corporal Nc
Andrews, she regretfully returned with
her mother to Chicago.
But Ethel, though fearful, is not dis
couraged. She has been married to her
lover in all due form and has settled
down TO wait till he gets home again.
N. Y. Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

For years women have been taking
lessons in holding up their skirts from
the ground, but they have not yet sue
ceeded in doing this gracefully. I'm
ill recently they grabbed the goods in
the back into a bunch, pulled the folds
tight and made scant line at the top
of the boots while the fullness dropped
In the front. Nothing, all will admit,
was more unbccoming. Now the skirt
is draws across the figure so smoothly
that every outline is easily disccrned.
In order that the folds may be held i'm
place after the new idea. a silver de-
vice has been invented winch comes in
inc shape of clasp. II is held by
small silver chain which is fastened TO
the belt and the chain can be length
ened end shortened az will, thus regu-
lating the hang OF the skirt without
difficulty.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11
BRIDES BUY THE RING.
a Growing New York Practice Which,
One Jeweler Thinks, Has
Weighty Advantages.

Isn't that new wrinkle? ?" asked the
chance observer.
"What?" said the clerk.
For the bride to buy the wedding
ring" replied the observer, turning to
look at the young woman who had just
gone out with her purchase of a IA
karat, gold-flled ring.
The clerk, who turned out to be the
proprietor also, laughed. mot at all
in this part of town." he said. THE
practice has been in vogue for several
years and has continued to grow in
popularity until it has become quite
the proper caper. Indeed, when n man
comes in here now and asks to look at
plain gold rings we consider him lit
tie off color, and feel rather mean to-
ward him, as though he were usurping
feminine prerogative. Anyway, why
shouldn't the woman buy the ring,
looking at the matter from n common
sense standpoint? 1t saves no end of
trouble. A ring from a woman's point
of view is matter not only of senti-
ment, but also of adornment. She
wants her jewelry, however cheap it
may be, to be of the proper cut and
the proper size. Now, what man, I'd
like TO know, can go in and select the
right kind of ring even If he has got
the measure? Not one out of twenty.
II is lot more satisfactory for all con-
ccrned for the bride TO come in and
pick out what she wants without
troubling the bridegroom, except, of
course, for the money. He always set
ties the bill; at least l suppose he does.
You see, this is neighborhood
where the people don't stand much on
the fine points Of etiquette. They i'm
sist upon the ring TO tie up the con-
tract with, but two-thirds OF these rings
are unengraved and sell for from two
TO four dollars. It's fun TO see some
Of the women when they first state
their errand. They beat about the
bush and make their wants known In
such coquettish way that | don't won
der, sometimes. that the young man,
whoever he may be, has lost his head.
Maidenly modesty, / suppose, makes
them shy, and they begin by saying
they are looking for plain gold ring
for n friend with a finger about the
size OF mine When they say that I
always smile. / know what IL means"
N " Sun
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11
SHE WOULD GO TO WAR.
nut Her Mother Thought Otherwise
and Separated Enid from Her
soldier Husband.

Here is another war romance. This
one has soldier corporal for hero and
a 15-year-old bride for the heroine. An
angry mother, swearing stepfather,
an unlucky discovery and perfect
Niagara of tears supply the other ele-
ments for a strictly up-to-date story.
1t took place at Fort Sheridan, Ill, a
few weeks ago, when troop l. of the
Third cavalry started west to take
transport for the Philippines. Just as
the special was about TO leave the sid
ing a round faced, determined-loolxin
woman appeared on the scene and con-
fronted the commanding officer. She
said her name was Mrs. T. III. Wetzell,
that her home was in Chicago, and that
she wanted her daughter.
"But, madam, we haven't got your
daughter" said the officer.
Indeed, you have" replied the wom-
nm, land, what's more, she's aboard
that train.
Nothing would do" she said, "but
my daughter must become an actress.
She has been playing at Fort Sheridan
park under the name OF Enid Dele, and
while here she met Corporal Mean
drews, OF the cavalry, and they have
fallen in love and been married. She
told me last night that she was going
TO the Philippines with him, and l am
sure she is on the train.
II cannot bear TO think OF her going
alone with all those men-and to such
a distant country. Cant you keep her
from going, sir? I'll bless you all my
life. She is not yet Is years old, just a
child yet, and doesn't realize what she
is doing. She is mad with love for the
corporal. Not but what he is a brave
young fellow, but they are young and
foolish. She must not be allowed to 60"
The officer declared there was no pos
sibility of the girl being aboard, but
caused the train TO be searched. No
girl was found. Mrs. Wetzell was not
satisfied. so the station agent searched
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

Thirty or thirty-five," says woman
who has evidently given some serious
thought TO the problem. lis, ] think,
the age when a man is at his most at
tractive stage. His manners are then
modelled and his character formed; he
has had some experience with the world
and human nature, and consequently
knows how TO act and make allowances.
He realizes, too, how utterly impossible
II is TO live on romance and fiattery.
which younger fellows fcndly imagine
possible; is more level-headed, prac-
teal. sensible, sincere, and just In his
attachments. Not so liable to be LED
away with every pretty face. md, mix
ing, with the world, has found out per-
hap, that all Is not gold that glitters.'
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

oh. yes. Joe. It's good 20 be sitting
Down here where the rich people are, Il
To have money to squander for nowersk
Conccallng cheap notes 10 the star:
To visit around IN the boxes.
To gossip concerning the play;
To stroll TO and fro In the lobby
And smoke in \ bored sort OF way:
But II doesn't come up 70 the pleasure
That you and I knew long ago,
when we sat In the gallery cheering
The hero along. is II. Joe2
There are scents OF red roses about US.
There are robes that are soft 10 the touch.
But somehow the things that they'r doing
On the stage aren't thrilling US much;
The heros no longer heroic.
The heroine's lost her old charm.
And the villain, who cares for his rantingsy
We have ceased 10 so pale with alarm!
oh. I'd give up my fairest achievement
To be sitting back there with you. Joe.
In the gallery Kissing the villain
And living the scenes In the show.
There are soft eyes that look into ours.
There are whispered words pleasing TO
hear;
There's a charm IN the lips that are smiling,
SO near--so enchantingly near!
But what OF the play they are playing,
on. where is the thread OF the plotf
And what are the words they are saying
We have ceased TO be thrilled by such
rot!
Alas! all the beautiful faces.
All the glances OF fiatterers. Joe.
Can never make up for the loss OF
Those gallery nights. long ago.
1t is good 10 be able TO squander
A ten-dollar bill, admit,
without being narrowed by feelings
OF sorrow at parting with II!
1t is pleasing 10 mngle with people
who laugh at whatever we say
Who would nod and pass on II we didn't
Have money and fling IL away:
But ia give up my fairest achievement
To be back there again with you, Joe,
When we fought for front seats and ate
peanuts,
And were gallery gods. long ago.
s. Il. Kiser, In Chicago Tfmes-Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

brilliant in tone, with ivory white
trimmings.
The roof is covered with shingles and
stained moss green in harmony with
the remainder of the color scheme. Di-
mensions: Front, % feet; side, 81 feet,
not including the veranda. Height of
ceilings: Basement, feet; first story,
10 feet; second story, 0 feet; attic, s
feet.
The interior arrangement is excel
lent, and is finished off in a handsome
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11
crocodi,cs Eat Mig stones.

Crocodiles, like ostriches, swallow
pebbles and small stones, which serve
the purpose of grinding their food. The
natives assert that il is possible 10 tell
the age Of a crocodile by the number of
stones in its stomach, for they swallow
one each year. In point of fact Is stones
have been found in the stomach of
a crocodile IL feet long, whereas
the average number for younger ones
varies between four and eight. So says
Mr.. Noltzkow, who has been studying
this matter for several years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

and buffet of handsome design built in
The nook shown on plan. The center
window is a French window and runs
down TO the floor, opening onto the
balcony at side.
The kitchen and pantries are
trimmed and wainscoted with yellow
pine, and are fitted up in the best pos
sible manner with all the modern and
necessary fixtures. The rear hall and
toilet are conveniently arranged and
fitted up.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11
lETv ',RIcK MAErzi~
ia signed for q Raleigh IN. 60 Hones
and PieasinGIy Artisttc In
Every Respect.

This is mantel design intended to
be built OF buff brick, with brown
stone trimmings. 1t is six feet broad
and eight feet high, and was lately
designed TO be used in home in RA-
leigh, n. G.
Such designs are justly becoming
more popular, especially for use in
halls. Libraries and similar positions
where they are extremely fitting.
The combinations of colors and de-
signs in which the brick and stone
may be arranged are innumerable, but
the designing should not be intrusted
to novice, but always be done BY
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

one who knows how to best combine
the materials into harmonious whole.
Inquirers who ask about the styles
and cost of built up brick mantels APP
parently lose sight of the fact that
while the design may be one that Is
regular, that is duplicate as often as
desired, they are not like wooden, iron.
slate or marble mantels. They cannot
be carried in stock, but each one has
to be separately constructed on the
grounds-in the house, rather-and
from working drawings and color
schemes furnished by the architect or
mantel builder.-American Homes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11
IIoxx 20 Glenn Lcxxclrr-

Wash well in warm soapsuds to
which ten or fifteen drops of sal villa
tile has been added. Dry and place i'm
lockwood sawdust till perfectly Gry,
then rub with chamois leather.
Pearls must not be wettcd, b, exposed
10 the air as much as possibc TO pre-
vent their turning yellow. Opals
should be kept from fire and heat, as
n high temperature renders them liza
bic TO split. Coral can be washed In
soap and water.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

manner. The hall is trimmed with
cherry, and il contains an ornamental
staircase turned out of cherry, with
handsome newell posts, balusters and
rail, and it is lighted effectively by deli
cate tinted glass. The parlor is treat
ed in ivory white and has an open
fireplace, trimmed with tilefacings and
hearth, and mantel treated in ivory
white same as the trim.
The library is trimmed with cherry;
and this room and parlor are separated
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

The second floor contains five cham
bers, some Of which are treated in
cherry, while the remainder are treat
ed in white. The bathroom is VAIN
scoted and furnished with porcelain
fixtures and exposed nickel-plated
plumbing. The attic floor can be fitted
up with chambers, store room, etc.
The basement floor is cemented and
fitted up with furnace room, coal
rooms, laundry, fruit room and other
necessary rooms. GEO. A. w KNIT.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

Mr. Konomize-You have gotten n
great deal OF wear out Of that broad
cloth jacket, haven't you, love?
Mrs. Konomize-Yes; that's what /
don't like about it.-ohio State Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

from the halls by archways supported
upon columns rising up, and finishing
in Ionic capitals at archways.
The fireplace in the library 10
trimmed with. tiles and finished with q
carved mantel. The dining room is
trimmed with oak. IL is furnished with
paneled wainscoting, ceiling beams
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11
UnhenIthy Slate PenciI.

The use of slate and pencil by chill
dren is denounced as unhealthy. II has
been forbidden in the schools of Zurich,
Switzerland, and pen, ink and paper
have been substituted instead. The
reasons given are that the light gray
marks on the slate cannot be followed
without straining the eyes.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11
Intelligence. I'm Melons.

Something like intelligence is often
exhibited by plants. If, during dry
season, bucket of water be placed near
a dry pumpkin or melon, in the course
OF a few days il will turn from it's
course, and get at least one Of It's leaves
i'm the water.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11
Dynamo aud Dynamite.

Till recently the employment of cleo
tricity in any shape or form in Constan-
tinople was strictly forbidden. Incred-
ible as il may appear the sultan naivcly
imagined that n dynamo must have
something TO do with the manufacture
of dynamite.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-11

THIS building is designed in an at
tractive manner. The cost to build
Is $1,000. The plan has many excellent
features. The underpinning is built
of red brick laid up in red mortar. The
superstructure is sheathed on the ex-
terror, and then covered with clap
boards and painted a rich red color,