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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27
A Card OIL Thanks.

We want to try to express our most
sincere and heartfelt gratitude to the
many friends that so kindly assisted,
and sympathized with lis in orlr recent
sad bereavement, occasioned by the
death of our dear, loving, John. We
pray that the Lord may bless each and
every one of them with His richest
blessings, and that when done with the
cares aud troubles of this world we
may all meet in the bright and sweet
bye and bye, where there will be no
sad partings, and where we will not
need the sympathy of each other.
Youls with much. love,
d. A. AKARD AND FAMILY.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27
ent understanding, Algerism isn't like
ly to depart with Alger.

These are said to have been the last
lines penned by Robert G. Ingersoll,
The great agnostic: 4
immortality, f' a'o
With It's countless hopes and fears beat
ing against the shores Of time and
faith, 'la
Was not born Of any book, nor of any
creed, nor OF any religion.
It was born Of human affection, and 1t
will continue to ebb and flow
Beneath the mists and clouds OF doubt
and darkness as long as love kisses
the lips of death. eluq y. ga
1t is the rainbow hope, shining on the
tears of grief.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27
LITTLE LOCALS.

Rev. G, W. Thompson will leave to-
day for Washington.
+. Hon. ALI Taylor come in from Chucky
Valley yesterday. ... ...... -
Miss Willie Cox has returned from a
pleasure trip at Flourville. ....
A. W. Spencer has returned from a
business trip to New York.
The many frinds of Joe r. Taylor,
the merchant, will be glad to learn that
he is very much improved.
DR.. and Mrs. w. L. James returned
from Austin Springs, after most de-
lightful stay. .st a-a.#
Miss Jennie Copenhaver, of Marion.
Va, is visiting Rev. and Mrs. r. j.
Eskridge.
At the regular meeting of the Gun
Club Saturday Tate Il. Earnest again
won the championship.
r. G. Cox contemplates moving his
family to Bristol "Bud" has one eye
on that Government building and
here's hoping he will get a good job
on it.
Samuel Stone Il Son, of this city,
have been awarded the contract fol
building handsome Broom residence
for John W. Price at Bristol. The
material for the job will be worked in
their mill in this city. IA ~,
j. B. Worley has purchased all inter
est in the wholesale grocery house Of
Hnmp& Mathes. and hereafter tho fi'n
Nil be tnmp. Nathes n 20. Mr.
uiley has Recently sold out his retail
business and will devote his entire
time to his new business. The firm
have recently added salt meats to theil
stock and Mr.. Morley will give this
department his particular attention.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27
WITH THE CHURCHES.

The Rev. Mr.. Thompson, who re.
Gently gave up the pastorate Of the
Christian church in this city, and has
taken charge of the largest church in
Washington, Ind. preached a very in.
structive and thoughtful sermon at the
Watauga Avenue Presbyterian. This
was not his first appearance before that
congregation, and be was greeted by Q
large and appreciatiye audience.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27

The Rev. NJ Wertz, pastor of the
above church, will preach in Jonesboro
on next Sunday, while the Rev, Loux,
of Elizabethton, will fill his pulpit
here. In the evening union services
will be held in his church, at which the
Rev. Mr., Herndon will preach.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27

First Baptist Church Preaching by
the pastor, Rey. J. G. Davidson.
Morning subject: 'Consecrated, Con-
centrated, Unity" Evening subject:
Consequences Of Neglect"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27
Mothers
Friend

will do for every woman what Il did for the
Minnesota mother who writes the above let
ter. Not TO use 1t during pregnancy Is a
mistake to be paid for In pain and suffering
Mothers Friend equips the patient with a
strong body and clear intellect, which in
turn are impaired to the child. It relaxes
the muscles and allows them to expand. Il
relieves morning sickness and nervousness.
It pats all the organs concerned in perfect
condition for the final hour, SO that the aetua1
labor is short and practically painless. Dan
ger Of rising or hard breasts Is altogether
avoided, and recovery is merely matter Of
few days. = ' a''1'
Druggists sell Mothers Friend for 81 a bottle.
The Bradfleld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
- Send for our free Illustrated book.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27

The Kissing bug made its appear
ance in Johnson City last week, but
meeting Will johnson knew this ter
ritory was covered and passed on.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27

The only wax figure so far discover
ed in the Tom Chase affair are the wax
figures 1870, OOO) dropped by the insur-
ance company. .4a .5: !.+
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27

1t is the unanimous decision of the
Johnson City girls that no kissing
bugs need apply. ,N..t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27

We don't believe Tom Chase was
hypnotized, but it looks like the insur-
ance company had been.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27

Dead or alive Tom Chase is leading
the insurance company merry chase,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27
Do You. Use Soap?

! J You can buy Soap at VIM. Giles
rs store that will wash clothes and
81 take out grease and splotches
s. with cold water, better than any
Is other soap will with hot water
s. Anyone buying this soap that is
h not satisfied, can return same and
Ss get your money back.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-07-27
CY II, LYLE. Editor and Owner

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
South Africa Free or White
Mans Crave

Chicago, Ocs 1.-THE GLOWING
cablegram was received tonight by the
Chicago Tribupe from President Kru-
ger Of the Transvasi republic. TIE
cabiegram vas sent 10 answer to a
message from The Tribune requesting
q statement Of the position of the
Ttansvaal 10 the present crisis. 10 the
cablegrsm which follows small words
have been filed 10 in order to make
smoother reading
Pretoria, Oct IL.
Tribune, Chicago:
Through TIE Tribune we wish to
saack our many American friends for
sympathy 10 the present crisis OF the
republic. Last Monday We gave Eng
land 4S hours notice within which to
give assurapce that the dispute will be
settled by arbitration or other peaceful
means. The notice expires at 5 O'CLOCK
today. The British agent is recalled
and the war is certain. This is the
6s,ing end of the British policy OF force
and fraud which has marked all South
Africa With the blood Of Africauders
We must nov make South Africa free
or the white mans grave The repub-
lies forces include ali natioBalitles
among them strong American corps,
showing it is not case of Beer asaioss
Uitisoder, bat all nations against the
English. We have full faith in free
dom snd republicanism and the right.
eousness which guides the destinles OF
nations.
(Sigpsd) President Kruger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
Well Done For Darlington

Special to The State
Darlington, 0c:. 11.-Tom Mitchell.
the oaly remaining negro connected
With the Lamar outrage. was captured
near Harssville last night and is COW
is jail here. a small posse of four
men found him apd had no trouble in
securing him. but had to proceed very
cautiously through the woods aed
swamps In order to reach Darlington
with him 10 safety. but ne is here now.
aud Sheriff Scarborough does net fear
any attempt at lynching, although
Mitchell is one OF the principa! brnses
Sheriff Scarborough aud bis deputies
deserve the very greatest credit for che
manner in which they have haodaed
these prisoners. While it vas his duty
60 protect them, it is unusual for aa
oficer of the Law to make the efforts to
save bfuies from the fury Of mob
under the like conditions that Sheriff
Scarborough has made. Had II not
been for his tact aud skill in handling
these seven negroes. it is more ,shan
probable saas Darlington county could
now no longer boast Of never having
had lynching within her borders. It
required great courage TO do what the
sheriff has done this week, but 90 ooe
doubts his manhood iu his efforts to
eyade lynching mob
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
70 be Free Delivery.
on All Star Routes.
Bidders For Contracts
Warned.
Specia! TO TIE State.

Special TO TIE State.
Orangeburg. Oss 12-Tbere being
several important contracts for star
route mail service conveying 10 this
county. I got from Cousressmsu Stokes
the Information in regard to the change
recently made By the post ofice depart
nsas relating to the star route service.
The change relates to South Carolina
aloas and consists ip establishing free
rural delivery along every star route 10
the State. Hence the bidders for star
route contracts must ieclude the free
mail service also. as this service will be
required without any extra CON pensa-
ton over aud above the regular bid.
With this information and intelligent
action oa their part our local bidders
should capture some of the contracts at
Srss hand. and rot be made to pay
.ribcse to the foreign contractors. who
make all the profit, without rendering
aay service.
The temptation to refer to and en-
large upon the new life which has take
bold upon our people owing to the
Improved condition of business, Is ire
sistible, for the change is so radical
saat one must ses to it whether or not
he looks for it. Local business has ex-
seeded possibly the expectations of our
merchants. aud our city's prosperity is
che concern of all.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
REDUCED RATES ON
ALL THE RAILROADS
80 Columbia on Account OF
The State Fair.

The rates for the State fair of
South Carolina, to be beld Nov. 9Th
10th, have been announced as fol-
lows:
The Southern passenger association
has granted rates to Columbia, S e.,
on account of the State Fair. Nov.
9th to 10th, 1890, from all points in
the State of South Carolina. also from
Asheville, Charlotte, Wilmington,
n. c.. Augusta and Savannah, Ga
and intermediate stations at the fol
lowing rates
A rate of one first class fare for
the round trip. plus so cents for ad-
mission to the fare grounds Tick
cts for the general public, limited to
continuous passage in both direc
,ions, to be sold daily Nov. 18th to
10th inclusive, with fnal limit Nov.
18th, 1899, and for the fair officials
and stock men only at the same rate
Nov Cd apd Sd,on presentation of GER
tlhcates signed oy 1nos. w. doiio
way, secretary State Agricultural
and Mechanical society
Also rates embraced in the follow
ing table which include SO cents for
admission to the fair grounds: tickets
at such rates to be sold Nov 7tb, 9Th
and 9th, with fral limit Nov. IL,
1899:
10 miles and under, S 80
80 miles and under 100, 2 60
1870 miles and under 200, 4 90
The rates on this latter basis will
govern from functional points and
jnclude so cents for admission cou-
pom :
Erom Sumter, S G. the rate will
be 81 60.
Half of the above rates will apply
for children between the ages of 5
and IL.
The minimum rate including ad
mission, to be 81 for adults and so
cents for children
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18

John r Mclean goes to the very
core of the money question in short
metre. Intriguing men," he says,
care found who want 10 strip the
government OF that power (the power
of coming and Issuing the coun,ry's
money 1t has ever been their
(the old monomesallist intriguers'
aim to make q carrency that should
be as scarce as possible. with which
to carry on the bushes of the coun-
try They want that they should
regulate the amount of money, and
then fix the price at which the people
could have that money
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
millions Given Away.

It is certainly gratifying to the public to
know of one concern in the land who are not
afraid to be generous to the needy and suffer-
ing. The propris.ors Of DR.. Kings New Dis
eovery for Consumption. Coughs and Colds.
have given away over ten million trial bottles
os this great medicine; and have the satisfac.
faction of knowing it has absolutely cured
shorsands Of hopeless cases. Asthma, Bron-
ehisis. Hoarseness and all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and lungs are surely cured by it,
Gail on j. f. W. DeLorme, Druggist, and gel
trial bottle free. Regular size SOC and ST..
svery bottle guaranteed, or price refunded. 3
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
War May Cause Money Pan.

The New York Times London
financial correspondent cables F: And
still gold fows away. More than
100000 has already gone to the
Cape The nope is expressed that
gold may come back from the pro
vinces this week, but the probability
of that is small. Here is crude
statement Of our position Under
our antiquased banking system pro-
vincial English. Scotch and Irish
banks ali issue notes on their credit
alone They are not bound to hold
government stock against fixed
legal issue. The aggregate of these
uncovered issues is about sl0. 0.0O0.-
900, and the banks enjoying them
are only obliged to keep gold against
notes issued in excess of their statu
tory limits The English banks never
reach that limit the Scotch and Irish
are always above it The Bank of
England stock of gold. therefore. is
really about $1,000 600 ehort now of
the amount required to cover the
fiduciary note circulation of, the three
kingdoms. There is no real danger
10 the position ss long as the public
is not frightened by rapid exports of
gold F.; but, given active fears, notes
could not be met, and suspension of
specie payments looms in view.
1t is necessary to insist on this
point in order to warn your bankers
that we cannot now spare gold from
the Bank of Eagiand Should
South African war come, as is almost
certain. all we can spare or scrape
would be required for it, and should
other foreign demands spring upon
Us credit smash is almost matter
of days.
Dread of this smash alone can now
prevent war All our resources are
fully engaged in industry and com
merce, in sustaining credit in India
and the colonies, in financing Japan
and Egypt, and inpumerable other
directions Abstract capital for war
purposes and the entire machine is
liable to become deranged, with dis
astrous results Already the Trans
vaal government has intimated that it
will keep the gold produced from
the mines until the war is over.
all except the amounts minted
for expenses-an ominous notice.
Our thoughtful baakers-not in the
majority, regret to say-bave been
alarmed at the prospect for some
time, and one or two have begun to
collect private stock Of soverigns
These are too slender as yet to do
much to stave off confusion, should
export proceed and new supplies Of
metal cease Your bankers. therefore,
would do we'll 10 restrict their de
mands TO consigoments procurab!e
from bullion dealers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18

1t is aaid that Rudyard Kipliug aud
Ernest eton-Tbompson met last wio-
ter. and epeut go evening telling each
other aoimal stories. The interpreter
Of the jungle wanted story OF grIz-
ziy bear Mr.. Thompson had one
ready for him Ii took an hour to tell
il; When be had 6sished, Mr.. KipIlug
exc aimed ''Tha's 6ne, Thompson :;
why doo't you write 1t ?'' Mr.. Thcmp
SOD has since writ,ea it. under the 'l'!e
Of "Tne Biography of a Grizzly" and
i,s publication will 5ee!a in tne Noyem-
be, cuub Der OF The Ceo;ary Magazine.
/ IS the dcsS ioag stcry ay 'ae au;ncr
Of Wild Animals Haze Kncwn F"
Needless to sav &c Will illustrate 1t t:c,-
self Tee deeora'ice @Tf2ngemon; Q;
the pages ei;i be ;he wc-E,o! n!s a,iIo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18

Colum ols, s. G., O,e. IL The
state board OF control was called to
meet tonight to elect a commissioner.
Messrs. Williams and Robinson were
not here and 20 meeting was held. 1t
was decided by scme of the embers
that 10 view o: Juige Aldrich's order,
while it did not restrain the board. that
it would be courtesy 20: to elect a
commissioners until after the decision 10
the Douthit case has been rendered
The commissioners1ip matter vii! hang
over uotii after decision.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
Notice Of E'egBtrati0l.

The State of South Carolina-Sumter Coun-
ty-Ofice OF Supervisors Of Registration,
Sumter County. Sumter, S. c., February
lst, 1899.
Notice is hereby eiren ihe, in accordance
with au Ac, Of the General Assembly, and i0
conformity With the reqn'rruents Of The State
Constitution, The books fer The registration
of al. legally qualified voters, AID foT the
issuing CT transfers, .tc,, esl'l be opec nj the
Office OF Supervisors OF Registration in the
court 5ouse, between roe hours Of O'Clock
a. 10 and O'Clock p. N. on the brstM On !.
dey Of each u1oa:h, until thirty days before
the next general election. Minors who shall
hecome OF age during that period of thirty
DAYS shall be entitled TO registration before
the books are closed, if otherwise qualified
The requirements for qualified voter are
that the applicant for registration shall bs
able to read AID write correctly, or possess
in his own uame property TO the amount OF
three hundred dollars upon which he pays
taxes. & BURROWS,
T. D DUBOSE,
II KNIGHT,
Supervisors Of Registration Sumter Co.
Mrh ]
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
Five Thousand Killed by a
Violent Earthquake.

Amsterdam, OF IA dispatch to
The Handelsblad from Bs,avia. capital
of the Netheriaod Ipdles. Java, says
:aas violent earthquake 0as visited
the south side Of the Islaud Of Geram,
oext to the largest of the Moluccas,
between Booroo and Papua, completely
destroying tie town Of Amhei and
killing, it is estimated. some 4 600
people, as we'll as injuripg some 500
others.
TIE dispatch says that details Of The
disaster have not yet been obtained
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
A Much Fought For Cup.

The present contest between the
Coiumoia and the Shamrock for the
American cup makes the tenth contest
for its recovery sipse it was won BY the
yacht America 10 1851 For the
benefit OF those who take an interest 10
such matters We reproduce the follow
ing list of all the races, which We clip
from the New Orleans Picayuue
1S51-On Aug. % the yacht America
Won the cup from the English
cutter Aurora.
5000 Aug 8 toe schooner Magic
woo from the Eoglish schooner
Cambria
1910 Oes. 16 and 18 the schoon
er Columbia defeated the Eng
iish schooner Livonia.
On Oct. 19 the L;vonia
defeated the Columbia, the Co.
lumaia being Disabled.
Ga October q aud % the
schooner Sappho easily outsailed
the English boat
.ls76-On Aug II aud II toe schoou.
er Madeline Won from the
Canadian schooner Countess O.!
Duferin.
$500 Nov 9 aud 10 the sloop
Mischief WOO from the Canadian
sloop Asalansa.
1S85-Oo Sept. "A and l6 the sloop
Puritan defeated the English
cuttec Geaesta
i886-On Sept 9 and IL the sloop
Mayfower Won from the oglish
cutter Galatea.
1870 Sept. % and 80 the sioop
Volunteers defeated the English
cutter Thistle
1s93-Oa Got. I, 3 and 13 the sloop
Vigilsnt Won from the English
cus.er Valkyrie by narrow
margin.
1895-On Sept. the Defender easily
ouseaiied Lord Dunraven's Val
kyrie III, Winning by 8m 49s
Ga Sept. 10 sbe Valkyrie III
fouled the Defender shortly after
the start. The English yacht
defeated the Defender by Ats
Because of the foul the Defend
er protested aud the protest was
allowed
On Sept: IL the Valkgrie III
withdrew Immediately after
crossing the line and the De
fender sailed over the course
alone.
Il is evident from the performances
OF both yachts which ere now contest.
ing for it, that the one which wins will
bave DO easy task for they are SO we'll
matched that tee slightest mismapage-
meus at the critical moment may give
the race to the other. But however It
may terminate this will uot be the enc
Tor the British yschtucn are deter
uiocd to get that cup back, aud our
yachtmen are as fully determined 10
keep it 90 this side, or bri9g it back ii
it goes from them.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
Red Hot From the Gun

Was The bali that hit G. b. S;eadman, Of
Newark. Mich, in the Civil War. /; caused
horrible Ulcers tha. no treatment helped :lr
90 years Then Bucklen's Arnica Salvc cared
him. Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns. Boils, Fel-
onS. Corus, Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure
on earth. % cts. a box. Cure guaranteed.
Sold by J. F. W. DeLorme, Druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18

Rapid, safe and comparatively painless de-.
livery results from continued use of Simmons
Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
To stimulate sluggish liver, Danish bill
iousness, disperse dyspepela, prevent sick sod
nervous headache, use Dr.. N. A. Simmons
Liver Medicine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18

After separating twenty times a
married couple in a Pennsylvania
town finished Up By taking ioal
parting by way of the divorce mill.
The mans principal objection to the
woman was the custard pies she made
FOR him and tue trousers she made for
other Deu
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18

Dr.. u. A. Simmons Liver Med; eiue qlick-
ens the appetite, aids digestion. gives tone and
ysrer 10 all the funetiops, aad for'ihes the
system against epidemic Influences.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SUMTER,

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Tracsac's Gecerai Banking Bua'ress.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-18

Supervisors Of Registration Sumter Co.
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-17
OGDEN BASEBALL NEWS.
No Challenge From Pocatello-
Games With Logan and Park.
CBy Telephone to The Herald !

(By Telephone TO The Herald)
Ogden, July 16-Ip regard to the pub
lished statement from Pocatello to the
effect that a challenge had been sent
to the Ogden baseball nine for another
game with the Pocatellos, Manager
Gimlin asserts that no such challenge
has been received. The members of the
managing committee and all others
having any official position whatever,
with the ogden team, confirm this
statement The assertion as published
in the Tribune was TO the effect that
a number of prominent citizens of Po-
catello were ready to put up $500 to
back the Pocatello team in game with
the Ogdent on neutral grounds. Man
ager Gimlin says that if such a chal-
lenge were received it would be prompt
ly accepted. the lineup of the teams to
be as in the other games. If the chal-
lenge has ever been sent it has never
been received.
The Ogden ball team will likely go to
Lagoon on Friday and play an exhibit
ton game with the nine to be picked
up in and about Lagoon. A proposition
was received yesterday by Manager
Gimlin TO this effect. The nine will
not go to Lagoon Wednesday. The next
games in Ogden will be with the Park
Citys on July % and "a.