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The Appeal., 1899-06-17
ST. PHILIPS EPISCOPAL MISSION
4es Rics street, bet. Aurora and University.

l6s Rics street, bet Aurora and University.
SUNDAY sERvIcEs: Morning Prayer, Lita1S
Ien's Vespe1s 90 r. H.; Evensong and Sermon
SEQ P. n; Wednesday Evening Prayer and
Lecture SEQ H; Friday: Choir Rehearsal ans
Brotherhood Of st. Andrew. 500 ?. 4. All aEe
cordially invited. Seats free.
The Appeal., 1899-06-17

Mr.. Walter Miles will go to Hampton
Va. where he will study Mechanical en-
gineering. Mr.. Minor Howard will &C.
company him to Hampton which is the
only Industrial school for Afro-Ameri-
cars. They have not only the advantage
Of flearniHa any trade known to Science,
but must join military company ss vel.
tits great pity that most Of our boys
don't attend this industrial School i'm
stead Of trying to be preachers and Law.
yers. The country is over run with men
Of those professions and it is almost i'm
possible for them to make living. Out
of 200 lawyers in the Cream City there
are two thirds Of them who can hardly
earn offic, rent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
His Double Demise.

'Wull, wull"' calculated McLubber-
ty, in the midst Of his perusal Of a
newspaper which he had carelessly
picked up. "Bedad, poor Duffy is dead
again, An ut sames to hov happened
in dhe same way as ut did prayvously
he has been blown up by prematoor
blast. Oh shud hov fought thot vance
wuu hov been enough to satisfy him,
but thin he always was wan av thin
fe.iers thot niyer know dheir own
moinds."
"Phwot are yez tarkin about?" asked
Mrs. McLubberty in some surprise.
duffy dead again? Is ut crazy ye
are?''
'.No; Oh do be r'ading ut roight here
in dhe papy, an
Lave me look at thot dockymint!
Whoy, yez blunderhead, dhis is a 2
year-owld papy thot OF laid out to
spread on dhe shilf!''
'Is thot so? Wull, ut relaves me
moind. Oh was sorry to t'ink av such
bad luck happenin to poor Duffy
Harper's BaZar.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19

A diseased stomach surely undermines
health. 1t dulls the brain, kills energy, de-
stroys the neryops system, apd predisposes
TO insanity ard fatsl diseases. All dyspeptic
troubles are quickly cured by acdol Dyspep-
sis Cure It has cured thousands of cases
and is c1riog them every day: It's ingredi-
ents are such that 1t can't help curing
augbsou-Ligon Co.
The election for 40 alderman to fill the
existing vacancy in the City Council has been
ordered for Tuesday, the 25th Inst. Aessrs.
81. B. Bloom, W. A. Brown and ". W..
AeKagea haze been appointed managers.
Nominations are new 10 order.
Thomas Rhosds, Csnter6eld. O., writes !:
ri suffered from piles seven or eight years
No remedy gave me relief until DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Sslye, less than a bog Of which
permanently cured me-" Soothing, healing,
perfectly harmless. Beware Of counterfei,s.
Go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
Hair For Violin Bows.

The horse hair used in making violin
and other similar bows is imported
from Germany \ considerable part
Of the hair thus imported, however,
coming originally from Russia. Horse
hair for these purposes is white and
black. The black is the heavier and
stronger. and this is used in making
bows for bass viols, because it bites
the big strings better. In preparing the
hair for use in bowmaking the white
hair, used for violin bows, is bleached
to bring it to its final whiteness.
The standard violin bow is % inches
in length; longer bows are made to
order Shorter bows are used by
young persons; but the bow commonly
seen in the hands Of violin player
is 90 inches long. Horse hair for violin
bows is imported in various lengths,
but mostly in lengths of SO inches.
Hair sufficient for one bow is put to-
gether in what is called a hank. There
are grades and qualities Of the horse
hair, but the best is not very costly.
A hank Of the best white hair can be
bought for 20 cents; it might cost 80
cents more to have it put into the bow.
To rehair a bass viol bow costs more,
the bulk or hair required being greater.
New York Sun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19

For severel days last weak and up to Moa-
dsy..there was something of q neal and meat
famine in this city. The brokers through
whom the merchants get their supplies, failed
TO receive when expected, eeveral car loads of
meal aud NEST, and consequently there was q
scarcity of both.
On accouat Of the hot weather and also the
dull season, merchants have been carrying
light stocks, depending upon getting goods
fresh from the brokers. When the brokers,G:d
NOT receive their shipments. the merchants
were sup against it, The large num-
Der Of railroad hands at work here lately is
also another reason for the scarcity, as there
has been large demand from tina. source. A
merchant of this city ,elegraphed to Charles.
Ton last week for meal, and could only get
IS SACKS in that city. The firm to which he
;e.egraphed shipped sill they bad asd could
end no more IN the city. From this it ap-
pears that Charleston vas somewhat in the
same Ak.
There ls now ar abundance of both meal
and meat in S1utef.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
The Intruthfu1 Mummy.

We saw only the outer gardens and
the museum, the chief attraction of
which is magnificent marble sarcoph-
agus decorated with bas-reliefs of
Alexander the Great. The collection of
statues, bronzes and sarcophagi is in
teresting and immensely valuable, and
I would like to copy some Of the de-
script;ons from the guidebook, but
space forbids.
One Egyptian mummy case had a
stranger, forbear' kind Of inscrip-
ton on it. The guide furnished me
with liberal translation. The king on
the inside CT the case, "swathed in
spicery and fine linen," had caused this
injunction to be placed on the lid Of his
sarcophagus:
'Do not disturb these mortal re-
mains, for there is naught within this
easement except my poor body. There
is neither gold nor precious jewelry to
reward the covetous."
The antiquarians who unearthed the
sarcophagus did not respect this ap-
peal. When they examined the mum
my wrapped inside of the box they
found several pieces Of gold clasped in
the right hand, which proves that an
oriental will lie even after DEATH
Egyptian Cor Chicago Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
He Answered 1t.

The following story is told Of how
Thomas 8. Reed was admitted to the
bar in California: Mr.. Reed was being
examined as to his qualifications for
the law along with several companions.
The question "Was the legal tender
act, in your opinion, constitutional?'
was asked Of the candidate sitting next
to Mr.. Reed. The young man hesitated,
as we'll he might, for even the justices
Of the supreme court had spent many
weary days hearing arguments on that
particular question, and after once de-
Gliding that it was unconstitutional aft
erward reversSl their decision. While
the young man hesitated, the judge
turned to Mr.. Reed, saying, What do
you think, Mr.. Reed-was the act con-
stitutional"'
"It was," replied Mr.. Reed, without a
moments hesitation.
''Very good" was the reply; you are
admitted to the bar. any man who can
answer offhand q question that is still
puzzling the supreme court of the Unit
ed States is certainly pre-eminently
qualified to practice law before this
court" ."-Washingt0n Letter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
High Art In Cookery.

Scalloped Oysters. = Select firm,
plump oysters, and scollop them evenly
and neatly with pair Of sharp scis-
sors. Now. with q needle threaded
with pink silk, if for pink tea, or blue
if you wish blue points, work a but
tonhole stitch round the scallop. When
finished, press carefully on the wrong
side with hot iron.
Shirred Eggs.-Carefully remove the
shell from a fresh egg, and hold the
white and yolk firmly in the left hand.
Now, with a fine needle and thread,
gather the material in straight rows
about half an inch apart. Draw up to
the required fullness and fasten neat
ly the ends Of the thread.
Snow Pudding.-Take about four
quarts, say four and a half, of fresh
snow. Wash in several waters and put
it to soak in hot water over night. In
the morning knead it up and set it by
the fire to rise, add some melted glue
and set aside to cool.
Chicken Patty.-This dish is a lost
art, as Patti is no chicken.
Egg Plant.-(See incubator.)-Puck.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
TRAINS GOING NORTH.
*Daily. tDaily except Sunday.

*Daily. fDaily except Sunday.
10. 50 runs through to Columbia via CeE-
trail R. r. of S. G.
Trains Nos. 7s and 80 run via Wilson and
eyetteville-Short Line-aud make close
connection for all points North.
Trains on c. l. D. r. r. leave Florence
daily except Sunday 9 so q N, arrive Darling
ton 10 is N, Hartsville 9 .b N, Cberaw
II 30 m, Wadesboso 2 25 p m. Leave
Florence daily except Sunday 755 n, ar
rive Darlington 8 20 p 30, Bennettsville 8 II
pm, Gibson 945 N. Leave Florence
Sunday ouly 9 80 N. arrive Darlington
10 05 IN
Leave Gibson daily except Sunday 500
a N, Benne;tsvil!e 90 N, arrive Darling
ton 90 N, leave Darlington SO m, ar
rive Florence Is n. Lesve Wadesboro
daily except Sunday 3 co p N, Cberaw IS
p N, Har,svil!e 90 N, Darlington SIS
p 10, arrive Florence I JPN. Leave Dar-
liogton Sunday only 8 so e m, arrive Flor-
ence Is N.
J. R. KENLEY, JNO. F. DIVINE,
Gen'l Manager. Gen'l Sup't
T. NJ. EMERSON, Traffic Manager
B.A EAERSON. Gen'l Pass. Agent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
Some One Had to Stay.

The story below is from Ell Diario, an
Argentine newspaper published in
Spanish. The anecdote is told Of O pris-
OF in provincial town in Argentina:
can employee, whose duty it was to
inspect them, arrived late at night at
one of them and asked a ragged
'gaucho' who opened the door where
the chief of police was.
"'The chief, SIR he answered, lives
at his farm, three or four leagues
off. He seldom comes
".And the second of police?
"9rhe second has not come for some
time, sir. The poor man has his wife
ILL.,
"'And the officer of the guard?
"tHe has been invited to dance
"tAnd the gendarmes?'
"The gendarmes, sir, finish their
duty at G p. N. and don't return till
next day
"'But this is a scandal! There is no
body here to explain things. And you:
Who are you!
"I am the prisoner, sir. :"
The whole thing reads like an inci-
dent from a comic opera. But it is
perfectly literal translation from the
paper mentioned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
The Conspiracy EaiIed.

Once upon 4 time there lived in
Leavenworth the late Len T. Smith,
whom all Old timers remember, and
General Powell Clayton. Smith was
in New York one day when ne was ap-
preached by chap who said he had
on the string {; rich friend from Cuba,
who was anxious to start big faro
game and wanted him to deal for
him. He proposed to Smith that he
would take up the ofer-Smith should
tackle the game and he would cooper
ate with Smith, so that together they
could rob the Cuban Of $4,000.
Smith sent up stairs for Clayton and
told him what the gambler had pro-
posed. All three started out to see the
Cuban, and they found him surround
ed by everything refreshing that mon
ey could buy. Smith and Clayton ate
and drank and drove and went to the
theater and had all sorts of fun at the
Cuban's expense for three or four
days, all the time having under con-
sideration the proposed conspiracy.
Finally, when they were through
with their business in New York. they
thanked the gamblers for their hos
pitality and suggested that they look
for suckers elsewhere than from
among frontiersmen from Kansas. 1t
was estimated that the gamblers spent
at least $1,000 entertaining their in
tended "Reminiscences City Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
County Board Proceedings.

st the las. meeting of the Couoty Board,
the bond of h. F. Wilson, Esq, as Master
yes approved.
A number of routine claims were approved
for Pay ynent.
The matterof road working was discussed
together with the appointment of o7erseers
Of roads. For the purpose of sgstema1izing
the work the County wes subdivided amoog
the commissioners as follows:
Supervisor Dorn-Swimming Pens, Prov
idence aud Stateburg.
Commissioner DECENTRALIZATION aud
Manchester.
Cor missioner Whi,e-Sum,er AID Con.
cord.
Commissioner McLsod-Rafiing Greek and
Spriog Hill.
Commissioner Scarborough-Bishopville,
Carriers Crossing aud Mt. Clio corth Of rail-
road.
Commissioners Rhodes aud McNeill--Shi.
lob, Msyes7ilie, Lynchbu,g and Mt Clio
south of railroad.
a q1eer claim was presented and refused,
viz for work of committee 10 get off home
stead to an insolvent debtor. Tie party
presenting the claim was not satisfied and
gave notice that 1t would be carrird TO the
circuit court. The board tnrned the matter
over to the county attorney. Wha. the
county has to do with providing homesteads
10 peopis is question in lioe with the $50
ceres and 8 mule'' proposition of reconstruc-
tioE :lmes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
Fire From q Stroke of Lightning

The Office of Hardy + Co, on Liberty
Street was Sc. on fse Monday night during the
rain storm By stroke of ligh,iog that came
in on The telegraph call wire which was run
through the side of the building next to
-Andrevs' restaurant. 4 hole was burnt
through the wall ard ceiling around the
wires, and the damage 10 the building from
ere wss slight; but the cfice vas flooded
with water, and the papers and furniture
were considerably damaged thereby. Some.
thing siogular about the occurrence was that
although both wires-tbe Western Union and
Postai--ea.ered through the same opening
and ran down the wall side by side, only one,
the Postal, was affected by the electric cur
rent. That wire wss burned IN two, while
The W. u wire was uniujcred and the call in
yo,king:order yesterday mornisg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
His Head Was Turned.

A quaint story of paternal care on
the part Of the clergy comes from
Kreuzeber, a village in southwest Sax
ony.
In the middle Of his sermon one Sun
day the parish priest suddenly stopped,
and, changing his voice to more col
loquial tone, said: "Herr Meinhardy,
attend to the sermon. From this time
forward I shall publicly name every
one who looks at the girls during the
service"
The unfortunate Herr Meinhardy in
dignantly repudiated this public re-
proach, explaining that it was a boil
on the back Of his neck that kept his
head fixed at an angle which had led
to the misunderstanding. - London
Leader
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
His Life Was Saved.

Mr- J. E. L:lly, prominent citizen of Han.
nibal, No., lately had wonderful deliverance
from frjghtful death. In telling of i. be says:
II vas taken with typhoid fever that ran into
pneumonia. Ny lungs became hardened. I
was so weak couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped me. Iexpeeted to soon die of
Consumption, when I heard of Dr.. Kings Kew
Discovery. One bottle gave great relief. 1
continued to use it, and now am we'll and
strong. can't say too much 10 its praise"
This marvellous medicine is the surest and
quickest cure in the world for all throat and
lung trouble. Regular sizes Sc cts and Sl.0O.
Trial bottle free at ]. F. W. DeLorme's. Drug
Store, every bottle guaranteed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
The Road to Wealth.

In my opinion, the secret of money
making depends chiefly upon FIVE
things-push, ''squareness, clear head
edness, economy and rigid adherence
to the rule Of not oyerworking. Too
Uuch work is worse than no work at
all. 1t undermines the constitution
and units q man mentally and phys
ically for the battle Of life. Ten hours
a day of steady work is rs much as any
man-no matter how robust-ought to
attempt In addition to these things,
avoid being too grasping; better make
small profit by sure means than at
tempt to make a larger one by uncer-
tain and risky measures.-AndreW
Carnorie
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
Pisgah Items.

Pisgah, July IS Our 6ne crops are rapid
ly succumhing TO the terrible heat aod dry
weather.
Tobacco curing is going forward The
barns here are under the direction of Mr.
Gordon Eutchison, an experienced sobsccon.
list. He is Virgiuian, and since bis sojourn
here has made many friends.
Miss Adele Lucille Vioson is spending some
time with her brother, Ar. L. S. Vinsou.
She is very pleasant young lady.
One of oar brightest and prettiest young
ladies has set q worthy example by showing
that wouan eau be useful as we'll as orna.
mental
Cupid is 90 the var path again here. His
antics cause US ,o laugh too uuch this ho,
weather.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
H~~<n
A CARD.

70 the People Of the City of Sumter:
Ny appointment as Master io Equity for
Sumter Coanty, makes it necessary to resign
The Office Of Mayor.
Recognising my obligation to serve for the
full term for which was elected, it is With
great regret that l resigo the Office. In the
discharge of my duty have soaght enly the
good of the city, its Development aud growth,
and trust that my term Of service, though
shoet, has been such as to merit the approval
Of my fellow-citizens.
l take this opportunity to acknowledge my
gratitude for the confidence which gave me
the cfEce, and to express my thauks to ali the
members Of Council, asd officers of the city
for the uniform courtesy extended to me snd
for hearty cooperation in managing the
affairs of the city. Respectfully.
n. F. wilson
Ssmter, s C., July IA, 1899.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
A Sad Suicide.

grs. Rosaas >GaiDley, wife of Mr.. James
Gainley, of this city, shot herself with q
pistol about midday Thursday, at her home,
cornerscf Magnolia aud Republican Streets,
which caused her death during the afternoon.
Her death occurred at Dr.. Moods iafrmary
TO which she was takea after being ehos, in
hope of something being done to save her
life.
She had been ia poor health for some time,
and had been attecded oy DR., Mood, who
had noticed io ter for the past few days
eymptcms Of mental alteration. During the
absence of her husband from the room she
secured the pistol and shot herself in the side.
The report current on the street that she
committed the deed through dread of sur
gical operation that had bsen decided By her
physician TO be necessary, is incorrect, as no
operation was contemplated.
She leaves :wo young children besides her
husband. She was q niece of the late P.
Cusick, and caEe here when young, having
been born in Ireland.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
The Teachers Institute.

The Institute for the teachers of Sumter
County wss organized at the Graded School
building this morning. Prof W. S. Thom.
son, of Winthrop College has charge of the
Institute, aud be is assisted by Miss Dunbar,
also a member of the Winthrop College
faculty.
The institute was opened with an address
by Couoty Superintendent of Education, j..
Edwin Rembert.
The attendance Of teachers was not as
large as it shoald have been, only about
twenty being enrolled.
Text books were given out and lessons
assigned. The institute will be in session be-
tween the hours Of and IL O'Clock every
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
District Conference.

The Sumter District Conference will be
held at Manning, S. c., July $3.50
Conferences will convene Wednesday morn
lug at 9 30 o'clock The following commit.
tees have been appointed
On License to Preach: E P. Taylor, W.
E. Virgins, W. A. Pitts.
On Admission on Trial: N. B. Clarksou,
T. J. White, ]. G. Beckwith.
Oa orders: ]. A. Clifton, A. T. Dunlap,
G. b. Pooser.
The Introductory sermon will be preached
by Rev. J. Taos. Pate, ID on Wednesday,
at IL a m.
Bishop ". ". Duncan will preside
The delegates from the First Methodist
church are Messrs. r o Pardy and F. A
Tradewell, With A. B. Stuckey and c. N.
Hurst, Jr., az alterl ltes
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

sDaily. fDaily e1cep: Sunday.
No 53runs through to Charleston, S. c.
via Ceotral R. r., arriving Mann.pg Al ?
N, Laues II n, Charleston 8 co NJ.
Trains 90 Conway Branch leave Chad5ourn
35 N, arrive Conway 40 p 10: return
ing leave Conway 30 a 10, arrive Chad
bcurn Ii 20 am, leave Cha6sourn ii 90 &c.
arrive Hub II rs N, returning leave Hub
3.0Op N, errive Chadbourn 8 35 en-, Daily
except Sunday.
J. R. KENLY, Gen'l Manager.
T. A. EMERSON, Traffic Manager.
q. u. EMERSON, Gen'l Pass. Agent
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
Binding q Church.

The Primitive Haptists OF Bishopvilie sre
endeavoring to raise sufficient money to build
g church. The congregation, while cot large
has maintained an organization for number
of years, and regular services have been held.
A church has long bees needed, but the con-
gregation until recently hes not felt able to
undertake to build one They are now rails.
ing fonda, and Ar. ". j. Bramlett was in
the city on Monday soliciting aid, aud quite
a number Of cur citizens gave him subscrip-
tious.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
Mayors Court.

Will Cato, yooeg man who works at the
cotton mill, vas arrested last Friday by
policeman Barwick, Oh q warrant, for dis
turbiog tine peace and using profaue language
on Factory Street. BE plead no, guilty next
morning, but after hearing the evidence
there was q differeat opinion formed By
Mayor Hughson.
This was Cato's 6rst appearance and he
was let 60 on payment of Zoe of two dol.
lars, With ap admonition to conduct himself
30 ss to steer clear of police courts 10 future.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
Senator Tillman to Speak
Basket Picnic for Everybody at
Pocotaligo on August 4th

Mr. Editor: There viii be large baske,
picnic ct Pocotaligo, near Sumter on Friday,
August 4tb, 1899 Want every body to come
and bring basket. Senator B. R. Tillmau
has promised to be on hand and address the
people. Let everybody turn out aud make it
the socia! event of tie Game Cock County of
Sumter.
All Sumter and Clsreoson County papers
please COPY. MARION DoRN.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
Wanted to Frame It.

''There.m said the young wife proud
ly, as she deposited the hot plate care
fully on the table. That's the first
mince pie I ever made without any
help, all by myself"
$50 it isl exclaimed her husband,
enthusiastically, looking it over criti-
cally meanwhile. ''And as it is the very
fist, my dear, don't you think that, in
stead Of cutting it, it would be nice to
keep it for a souvenir? How would it
do to have it framed?-London Tit
Bits.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
Basmarck's Iron Nerve.

Was the result of his splendid health. In.
domitabie will and tremendous erergy are not
found whore Stomach, Liver, Kidneys and
Bowels are out of order. If you want these
qualities and the success they bring, use Dr.
Kings New Life Pills. They develop every
power of brain and body. Only 25c at ]. F.
w. DeLorme's Drug Store. 90
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-19
Volcanic Eruptions.

Are grand but Skin Eruptions rob life
JOY. Backen's Arnica salve cures them; .;so
Old Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils !,
Felons, corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
icalds, Chapped Hands, chilblains Best Pile
Cure on earth. Drives out Pains aud Aches.
Only 25 cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by J. F. w. DeLorme, Druggist. 30