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Evening journal., 1899-01-23
MOTIONS IN SHAVING.
There Are No Fewer Than Five
Hundred strokes IA "A First
Glass Shave.

"Now that you've finished shaving
me, how many strokes of the razor did
ii require? ." asked the man in the chair,
as he Strengthened up to have his nair
combed, says the Philadelphia Times.
That's pretty hard to tell, said the
barber.
"Of course it is. But you've been in
the business how long?"
Fifteen years"
"You ought to know by this time
about how many strokes Of the razor
81 requires to shave a man, supposing
that you go over his face a second
time"
II might make guess at it."
"All right. What's your guess? Re
member that have a hard beard"
well, should say about 125.'
You're n good guesser, don't think.
Some time ago got into the habit Of
counting the strokes of razor every
tune was being shaved. It's a good
way TO employ your mind. In shaving
me you Just made 732 strokes with the
razor"
II wouldn't have believed it,
"No man believes il until he takes the
trouble to count. In my case I never
knew the number to fall below 500, and
II has gone more than 500 at times. I
call il a stroke every time the razor is
brought forward and then drawn back.
| should Judge that there are no fewer
than 500 strokes in q firstclass shave.
You remember that. and probably you
can win a few bets"
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
APPROPRIATED HIS CLOTHES
Dut the Soldiers Gave Them BACK
ana Cheered for the Young
Correspondent.

Hero is one to the credit Of lsschard
Harding Davis. After the battle
heavy travelling bag or trunk was found
with no owner at hand to claim it, says
Nashville American correspondent.
Several negroes of the Tenth cavalry
regulars opened it and found variety
Of fancy shirts, trousers, stockings and
such like. These they immediately con-
fscated and began TO bedeck them
selves with.
Shortly after Richard Harding Davis
came upon the scene from another part
of the field. He saw he had been de-
spoiled, but entered no complaint. An
officer of the regiment, however, began
to make inquiries. He asked where
the clothes came from and was told.
Turning TO Mr. Davis he inquired;
"Are these your clothes?" Mr.. Davis
bowed in the affirmative. Then, men,
you should be doubly ashamed of your
conduct. You not only did wrong in
opening the trunk at all, but you have
made brave man your victim. When
we were fired upon from ambush by
the Spaniards Davis here was right in
front of our column pointing out the
Spaniapds for us to shoot at. A sol
dier was shot down by his side. lie
picked up the gun and began firing i'm
mediately. He has just returned from
the pursuit. Take of those garments.
Mr.. Davis, in hehalf of my soldiers, |
apologize for their thoughtless con-
duct"
There was o cheer given for Richard
Harding Davis, which the big, broad
shouldered war correspondent nc
lsnowledged with a smile, and the in
cident was ended.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
A Menn Man.

"Whats the trouble between you and
the main travelling manP" asked the
head Of the firm of the chief bookkeep-
er. Cant we fix it up?"
"Never. sir. We are rivals for the
same girl. You know how bashful
am in company. The other night at a
little party they insisted on my singing.
/ broke down in the middle Of the last
verse. ard that internal cad yelled;
'Enco.e Encore! I'd like to strangle
him. Detroit Free Press.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
MESlIAG OF ROAD CONxI&IOHERS
SOME Bills PASSED AND AN M
FORMAL DISCUSSION HELD RE
GARDING OTHER MATTERS.


CARDING OTHER MATTERS.
A meeting Of the road commissioners
was held on Saturday afternoon in the
Court House. all three commissioners
being present
The bills for cleaning snow after the
recent violent storm were first taken
up and all snow bills were ordered
paid except that Of MI Miller, which
was laid over. A bill reimbursing
Commissioner Grier for money paid
over to men unloading cars, amount
ing to $13.25, was also ordered paid.
The bill Of Montgomery, amounting
to $1125, for work done on road, was
ordered paid; the bill of Mr..
Barry, for $3.50. was also
ordered paid. James Denning OF Red
Lion. who was present, presented bills
Of Messrs. Porter and Massey, which
had been contracted under former
commissioners. one for SIS and the
other $3.50. These were ordered paid,
after a discussion as to the attitude of
the present board toward former Ills.
The clerk was instructed to write to
the Wilmington City Electric Railway
Company concerning a trench near
the Wilmington and Northern rail-
road, on the fair grounds road, which
is broken in the centre and very dan
gerous. Bills were also passed from
the Delaware Iron Works OF Sc and
one of Mr.. Hoffman.
Mr.. Grier reported that the work ON
the Wilmington road is progressing
finely and very satisfactorily. The ap-
proximate cost for piece Of road one
yard long and fifteen feet wide is 81
and it is proposed to improve as much
Of the road as possible.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
NEw cAsrIE NEws NOTES.

The funeral OF Mrs. Frank Bush oc-
Cured to-day. interment being made
in the Episcopal Cemetery.
Lanssat Rogers is. making extensive
improvements to Boothhurst, the coun-
try place now occupied by his uncle,
Eugene Rogers. a portion Of the build
ing being raised and the windows or
namented. A new porch will also be
placed around il, resembling the cOnti-
mental style of architecture
A phonOgraph concert will be given in
the Episcopal sunday school room on
next Saturday night.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
AN ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.

An attempt was made on Thursday
night last to rob Cofeld's lighthouse,
near New Castle. Mrs Cofeld was
alone in the house about 9 o'clock,
when she heard the burglar alarm
ring. and on investigation found some
one had cut a pane of glass out OF one
of the windows and in doing 50 had
set off the alarm. The burglars were
frightened off,
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
[III[I[lIIIEIIIV

a SPEC1ALTY.-P Secondary or
Tertiary blood poison permanently cured
In Is to 35 days. You can be treated at
home for same price under same guar
anty. II you prefer to come here We viii
contract TO pay railroad fare and hotel
bills and no charge. n we fan TO cure. II
you have taken Mercury, Iodide, Potash,
and still have aches and pains, Mucous
Patches IN mouth. Sore Throat, Pimples,
Copper Colored Spots, Ulcers on any part
Of the body, Hair or Eyebrows Falling
out. Il Is this Secondary BLOOD POISON
we guarantee to cure. we solicit the
most Obstinate Cases and Challenge the
World for q Case We Cannot Cure. This
disease has always Banied the Skill OF
the Most Eminent Physicians. 500 900
capital behind our unconditional guar
anty. Absolute Proofs sent sealed on ap-
plication. Address COOK REMEDY CO.
223 Masonic Temple, Chicago, IN.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
A neetle rhnt nnldr on.

The rlinoceros beetle has a tenacious
end as powerful grasp as the most
ferocious bulldog. It's head may be
two-thirds torn from its body. and 1t
will not loosen its hold. 1t has real
horns and not maudibles, like many Of
its familv
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
D,r.I,1e cIotb Of Ola rrvnt.

The cloth of the old Egyptians was so
rood that, though it has been used for
thousands Of years as wrappings for
mummies, the Arabs Of to-day can wear
lt. 1t is all of linen, the ancient Egyp-
tians considering wool unclean.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23

a cheap substitute for a standard
advertised article may prove TO be any
thing but a bargain. BE careful to get
what you ask for.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
roor Drugs lroistcd on Japan.

Inferior and adulterated drugs have
reen introduced into Japan in such
large quantities that law had 20 be
enacted to the effect that all drugs
landed in japan must be inspected at
the government laboratories before be-
ing offered for sale.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23

Something "iust as good" viii not
answer. Stick to your point. and when
you ask for goods advertised in this
paper. you can get them.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
I.oss Of TIme froin nlnrss.

It has been calculated that the loss
from illness averages 2o,oOo,OoO weeks
OF work in the year, or 2k per cent. OF
the work done by the whole population
between is and 65 years OF age.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
connrminr a Suspicion.

short-Do you know I've strong
-1spicion that the house I'm living in
"a haunted?
Nabor-1 know It is; I see the land
lords agent there every day.-Boston
Courier.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
rnmcn scnrce in Egrnt.

Egypt Is the only country in the
world where there are more men than
women. The male sex in the domin-
Ion Of the khedi7e exceeds the feminine
by 100000.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
REGISTERS ORDER.
GIsTERs ORDER.
Registers Office.

ORDER.
Registers Office.
New Castle County, Del, Jan. 8, 1899.
Upon the application OF George Turner,
executor OF John S. Brown. late OF VIII
mlngton hundred. IN said county de-
ceased. II Is ordered and directed by the
register that the executor aforesaid give
notice of granting Of letters testamen-
tary upon the estate Of the deceased. with
the date of granting thereof by causing
advertisements TO be posted within forty
days. from the date OF such letters In six
of the most public places of tho county
of New Castle, requiring all persons hav-
ing demands against the estate 20 pre-
sent the same or abide hy an act Of AS
semhly in such case made and provided,
and also cause the same 90 Doe inserted
within the aamc period lu the Evening
Journal. "a newspaper published 10 VIII
mington, Dell and 60 be continued there
in three weeks te. %. I'D
Given under the hand and seal
of office of the register afore-
said. at Wilmington, ln Now
H.. 81 Castle county. aforesaid, the day
and yeur ABOVE written.
CALVIN w. CROSSAN,
Register
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
NnrIcn

Notice la hereby given that Letters
Tcstamcntary were in due form OF law
granted unto Che undersigned, on the 5th
day OF january. a. a. 1859, and that all
persons having claims against the estate
OF the deceased must present tho same.
duly attestcd 20 the said executor on or
before the 9Th day of January, a. ID. 1900,
or abide the Act of Assembly in such
case made and provided.
GEORGE TURNER, Executor.
Address. w. r. Smallcy Ir. ESQ, At
torncy-at-law Wilmington, Del
Evening journal., 1899-01-23

A wealthy and responsible hrm guar
antees its goods that are advertised.
Who stands sponsor for the substitutes
said to be "just as good"
Evening journal., 1899-01-23

Chairs for Soldiers on Picket
The Haytien governmentisvery con-
liderate Of the comfort Of soldiers.
every picket is supplied with chair.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23
Wilmington & Northern r. r.

TIMETABLE in effect Nov 2a 1905
Trains leave Wilmington (French street
Stauon) for H. a. %. Junction, Graz
nogue Cossart, Chadd'a Ford Junction,
pocopson. Coatesyflle and intermediate
stations daily. except Sunday, at l.2l O.
M: 2i5 AGO aud $40 D. M. Sunday only,
sos a. m.; 2.15 and 400 p. M.
For Wayncsburg Junction, Springfield
and intermediate stations. daily, except
Sunday, al 7.20 n. m. 2i5 and 400 p. M.
sundays only, at sos a. M; 2.l5 and 400
p. m.
For Joanna, Birdsboro. Reading and in-
termediate stations, daily, except sun
dav .at 100 q. m; and 215 D. m. Sunday
only. sos a. m. and 2i5 D. m.
A. a. MCAUST.AND. superintendent.
ROWNESS BRIGGS Gen. Pass. Agt.
Evening journal., 1899-01-23

(sD Congressional Limited Express. Al
Vtsuhule parlor Cars and Dining Car
No extra fare other than the usual Puli-
man charge.
% Limited Express. Vcaubule Parlor
Cars Nesubule Passenger Coaches, anc
Dining Car NO extra fare.
The Wilmington Transfer Company
win cnll for and check baggage irofc
hotels and residences.
For further Information. passengers ara
referred TO the ticket agent at the sta
tlon.
III. B. HUTCHINSON, J. r.. WOOD.
Con Manager. Cen. Pass. Agent
Evening journal., 1899-01-23

Leave Philadelphia. Broad street. for
Wilmington (cXprosN. $3.50. T20 I25 H32
1920, il-23 a. m. 1909. 'l23i lI2. i52. 312.
3iG, iOi. i.li. sos. 1.35, $3.50. C1I. Gal. 13L
no. lllG. p. no. and 1905 night
Accommodation. N3i, G30, 912. 1885. \
M. i23 3iG tW iN Co.'S SaN 1908 and
II. .HS d. m
Evening journal., 1899-01-23

For Newark Center and intermediate
stations. 7.3S a. m. and C.gs p. M.
Baltimore and Washington. 41l. sci.
Nlt, 1918 and lle0 %. m.. 1905. l249. eLll
100 2FO 523. tf6l2. 400. 1885, 81 b. M,
and 1853 night
Baltimore and intermediate stations
2.22. il3 559 D. m., i9Oo night
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

We would call attention of ali tax
payers to the necessity of paying
their taxes before the 3lst ins, ant
Last year when cotton was very low
1t was practicable to get an exten.
sion of time for paying taxes. but
this year our people cvn hardly
expect such Indulgence, because it
is generally recognized and admitted
that 1899 has been a good year with
prosperous business. and there is no
good reason for the extension So
that unless there is to be change OF
the fiscal year the State will want to
collect the taxes due by the end oi
this month. and the very strong
probability ia that she will insiat on
it So it will be prudent business
precautioD for every one to pay his
taxes before Dec 3lst. instant Paw
your taxes without delay. and avoid
the rush at the last of the month.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Rural Mail Delivery on all
Routes in South Caroiiha.
Congressman Stokes Gives
important Information and
Suggestions.

To Editor Wstohmao sod Southrou
Will you kindly permit me space to
say to your readers that on last Satur-
day the Postmaster General sigoed the
order which grants to South Carolina
vbas have been striving for more
than . year past to obtain for the
whole country. This order provides
tor the delivery Of mail along every
Star Route 10 South Carolina. II will
Be uuderstooi that Star Routes iuolude
all mail routes whore the mail is carried
through The country BY private convey
sues There are 373 Of these routes
10 South C,rolioa. quite sN number Of
which ruu through your county. 90
that they touch almost every nsighbor.
hood 10 the State.
This service will begin July let next
for term OF four years All that is
Necessary 90 the part Of the people
living on. or adjacent to. one Of these
Mail Routes, 10 order to secure free
delivery Of their mail. 10 to erect boz
oo the roadsids 10 such position that
the carrier can reach il without leaving
tho seat Of bis vehicle. and then direct
tho postmaster 10 send your mail out BY
such carrier. !
AZ this service 10 being undertaken
10 sn experimental way. aud 10 South
Carolina only, cpou my suggestion aod
urgent recon ~s cdstiou. I may DO par.
doosd for feeling somo anxiety for such
results 10 the whole State as will justify
the assurances have given here.
Mach 10 depending upon the interest
aud appreciation shown by our people.
As . 6rss evidence Of proper interest
aud appreciation hope our people will
erect uest boxes-don't hs content With
sny old waste box-snd lot them be
ready for tho fret trip OF the carrier
uader ths new contracts next July.
Very truly,
j. Wm. Stokes.
Washington, Dec IL. 1899.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
The company that msuufactu,ed the
aoho ool charts that had snch a mirannlnns

The company that mauufactu,ed the
school charts that had such a miraculous
sale 10 this state q year ago, is now
advertising for "aotive energetic"
agents to sell more school suppliys here
Now that the public hes gutteu ou to
the wiies Of Mr. Tu,wiler it is likely
that the next mao who comes from tha,
house will have a stumpy old row TO
hoe. The managers of that house
may be wise, bu. it does not look like
it to try to fish for suckers with the
Same bait twice 10 the same holo -
Florence Times
Washington. Dec IA The senate
today by decisive vote aud practi.
cally without discussion laid on the
table the Pettigrew resolution of in.
quiry as to whether or net United
States forces bad recognized ne Fill.
piDo insurgents flag and had turned
over Spanish soldiers to the insur.
gents 1t agreed to the house
Christmas recess resolution aud
agreed TO meet tomorrow to receive
reports on the composition of lis
committees for this congress.
The vote on tho Pettigrew resolu
ton resulted Al ayes to 20 nays
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
The Militia Fund

Io m,kioz the announca nrni as to
the distribusioa Of ,he suuu.! appso.
preparation fJr the militia. ooe item Of
1926 50. lodgiog expenses Of The
State troops in New York. vas scci.
dsotalIy omitted This lcs. 81 800. so
Of The original appropriation Of s.. 900
Gso Po7d 10 now going ahead WITH
the annual distributions to tho soveral
companies 10 the State. Eieh OF the
companies will get It's pro rata share Of
tho fuod--el73.79.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

The Sumter Watchman wss founded
10 1850 and the True Soushron in 1866.
The Waschnsar aRd Sox.iron now has
ehe combiucl circulation and influence
Of both Of che old papers, and is mani
fessly the best advertising medium 10
Banter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
THE PROPOSED ROAD.
Mr.. R. 9. MoFaddin States
HlH Position on the
Matter.

Editor Watchman and Southrou
Your remarks 10 the editorial Of
the 6 instant 10 regard to the
proposed new road over Black. River
swamp ere uofsir aod uueeneross.
II | know my Own mind, my chisi
objection TO tho road 10 on account OF
the Increased taxation it will ueses.
state. and | Was very unfostuna,e il I
failed TO impress this fact upon tho
minds Of the members Of the Board
Of County Commissioners. | sm
psrhsps better scquSiu,ed With the
swamp through "hioh this road would
Psss than any man now living |
warned the commissioners. that it
would be . Big thing" the "Bigses,
tbiog" Of tho kind ever undertaken 10
Sumter Co. | slso warned them that
j, would require IL bridges q ,hougtt)
was not absolutely certain. but Il
could TO sscertained by personal iospeo
too. 10 will take q lot Of money at
the very outset to build these bridge,
the material for which will have TO be
paid for 10 mooey: then tbess Bridges
wiil haze to be kept up for ell time. the
expense for repairing will never cease
Now Who 10 to furnish the money. who
is 20 bear tbis expense Why Of
course. the taxpayers of The couoty,
the tax psyers ct the whole county
| don't think auy one will deoy that the
county already has more bridges lhao
the board Of commissioners Gao possi-
bly, keep 10 good ooodi.ion without
resor,iug to excessive taxation. Now
MIR Editor you claim tba, "vast major.
ty Of eitisess" favor opening tho road =.
| confess 10 my ob,usenese, I do not
understand cxsctly what you mean a.,
you csa't meao q majority Of the tax
payers Of the county whose money Keeps
up the bridges. because the tax payers
Ct the county have bad no opportunity
yet Of making their wishes knowo. IL
l we're assured that u "vsst maj jori,y"
or even e respectable majority Of the
tax payers were in favor OF opening ID o
ROAD wouid ecase my opposi'ion TO II
at once Your remarks 10 the Grs,
par OF The edi,iooal. perhaps sbou,
hall of it, are timely. e.osib!e. and TO
the point. out 10 the latter part. i.ucr.
ing almost entirely the matter ct tax
alton you SO out Of your way TO imputc
selfish aod interested" motives 70
those who oppose the road The oouu
ty commissioners arc called upon 20
perform very grave duty Their
responsibility IS great, bu, teel very
sure that they viii not bo.hcr them
selves with the "selfshuc css" o, this
man, or that man, the few or Il G
many" but will take a broad and
liberal view OF tho ma ter, ard wll
diligently consider the interest, and
welfare not alone OF the "vlst majority
OF citizens, but OF all the taxpayers iu
tho county. AZ VIC feel o little BIZ
nettlsd by your remarks. we expect you
TO publish this Communication. and
think oau safely promise that l viii
not trouble you with smother.
Yours respectfully,
II o. MoFaddin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

Estate Of Mrs. Hannah NJ. CuSiCk,
DECEASED.
\ LII PERSONS having elaine aQaius,
IA said Estate will present same duly at.
tested. and ell persons 10 any way indebted
to taid Estate will make immediate paymeu,
to MIChAEL G KAVANAUGH,
snd NEIL O'DONNELL,
Dtc 20-3t Qualified Executors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
DOLLS !?
WE'LL should say so all kinds at any old price,
BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS.

You know what our holiday line of books have been in the
past we'll just look at this years line All kinds all prices
Publishers prices smashed to pieces by us.
See the books offer l2c It's wonder and no mistake
Complete line of Chaerboxes Wish we could tell you all
we really have in our book ne but space will not permit u.s.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Yours for a very Merry
Xmas and "a Bright and
Happy New Year,
]. RYTTENbERC ( SONS,

Yes it's the same old story, we know how you feel Just
don't know what buy for Xmas gifts Now isten we don't
intend say much but what do say goes We have
of the largest varieties of and casonabe also useful as
we'll ornamental stocks to select from that we have ever
displayed 1t makes difference who you may want the
present for please you All ask look come n
make yourself at home if you don't buy you'll find just the
same treatment if you had Space will permit
mention all the different lines will try and ourselves
with few.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
Volcanic EruptiOns.

Are grand, but Skin Eruptons rob life of
Joy. Bncklen's Arnica Salve cures them also
Old Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
'Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblaips. Best Pile
Cure on earth. Drives out Pains aud Aches,
Only rs cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
b j. r. w. DeLorme. Druoo 2-6
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20

! DO you suffer from Painful, Irregular
I or suppressed McnStruation? Benedicta
I has cured many suffering women and
) VIII care yCu I'm the privacy OF your
7 AImc, without the necessity OF physi-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-12-20
HANDKERCHIEFS FOR ALL.
>UMBRELLAS.

New and complete holiday line just opened There is moth
ing else that makes as nice and servceabe present
umbrella Just see the line we have for both ladies and gen.
tlemen. You'll not find their equal elsewhere We have
marked them very close just to make fast selling that's ALL
Neckwear and muf1ers always acceptable We have them
too All the kinds and coors. few display in our
window Take peep in here will save you restless night
or two before the holidays