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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
SUMTER g. WATEREE
CEPTED.
Chief Engineer Welles Makes In
spection For Southern Monday.

Chief Engineer Welles of the Southern
Railway inspected the Sumter l. Wateree
Railroad fronn Middleton Junction to this
ci;y ON Monday, arriving here during the
afse,noon. He stated to the contractors that
the road was one of the best in every respect
that be had ever inspected and be accepted /:
al occe The roadoed is solid and we'll built
and as all Of 1t except about two and one hslf
miles is on the old roadbed of tie Manchester
3 Augusta R. R, which was abandoned
twenty-five years ago there will be very little
settling after the road is put into regular use.
The trestlss ara all of tbs s;rouges, con-
etruction and the new embarkments and fills
were built to stay, every care being exercised
to make them firm and solid.
L is stated on good authority, thengh not
officially, that regular trains will be put on
within the next ten days. TIE platforms and
depass are TO be bull, at once, and pow that
the Sonsherr has officially accepted the road,
il will be put in shape for business with as
little delay as possible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Skating on Water.

According to Professor j. Jolly Of
Trinity college, Dublin, a skater really
glides about on a narrow film Of water
continually forming under the skate
and resuming the solid form when re-
lieved Of pressure. He shows that the
pressure under the sharp edge of the
skate, along the short portion OF the
steel curve which is at any moment in
contactSis great enough to liquefy a
thin line Of ice, and this gives the
skate it's "bite." When the ice is very
cold. the pressure is sometimes made
quate to reduce the melting point suf-
ficiently, and then, as all skaters know,
it is difficult to make the skates bite.
For very cold ice Professor Jolly rec
ommelds "hollow ground skates, be-
cause the effective pressure increases
with the thinness Of the edge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Reverent, Though Drunk.

The large majority of Russians OF
the orthodox faith will not pass a
church or shrine in the street without
uncovering their heads and crossing
themselves. Travellers have seen ln-
toyicatcd men who were staggering
along observe this ceremony, ana ID
tho case Of those who were too help
lesslv fuddled to walk home the friend
or relative who has accompanied q
tipsy companion in sledge or drosky
has. while holding him in the vehicle
with one hand, performed for him the
sign Of the cross with the other when
passing sacred place.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
August Ladies' Home Journal.

Ham,in Garland, Anthony Hope, John
Kendrick Bapgs, Harold Richard Vynne,
Anna Robson Brown. "Josiah Allea's
Wife," Clara Morris, Kate Whiting Patch
snd Anna FaIquhsr are among the half-scoEe
of writer's of fiction who contribute stories
10 the August Ladies' Home Journal. The
Midsummer Fiction Number of the Journsl
is in many respects notable magazine. 1t
has brought together 10 q single issue some
OF the most popular story writers: and the
most capable black-and-w hite artists to illus
trate ghei, work. Fictioo, of course, pre-
dominates, but there is au abundance OF
:imeiy, practical articles especially appealing
to home and family interests and tending to
tighten and brighten women's work.
The Rev. Newell Dwight Hitlis, D. D has
su Interesting article 10 this issue on The
Diffusion of Happiness Through ConSersa-
,!on," the third of his 'Secreis OF Happy
Life'' series, and Mrs. Barton Kingslsne and
Emily D. Striebert write of "W;tE the Gail
dren on Sunday"-their diversions and iu-
s.ructiou "Wbas Can be Done With 80
Old Farmhouse pictures how an old build
ing may be ariissically remodeled at small
cost. On two other pictorial pages are
shown the most cozy and attractive "Hoases
in Woods, Valleys asd Mountains" and
1.-The Sweetest CT Summer Charities" pic.
tares the work of the Rower missions in sew
erai cities. The latest feminine faucies in
dress are Sc. forth 10 ''The Gossip of New
York Girl" and Emily Wight writes of the
s4Newess Styles in Hairdressing' and "Laces
for Dress Trimmings." Mrs. S. I. Rorer's
cooking lesson ;s on ''Cold Dishes for Bot
Weather." and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward B.
Warman's health talks are on timely themes.
For the boys Dan Beard explains how to
naske ga Back Yard Fish Pond" The edi-
torial departments are more interesting than
usual, aud touch upon every phase of home
life. By The Curtis Publishing Company,
Philadelphia. Ooe dollar per year; ten
cents per copy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Escape From the Chain Gang.

A negro named Tom johnson "Trusty"
on the chain gang, which is now at work in
Concord township, escaped on Monday of
last week. On last Wednesday night he
broke into the house of Mr. Wesley Hair 10
Jordan he was pursued bu. escaped. BE
vas sentenced at the March court to two
years on the chain gang for housetreakipg
or attempt at honseSreakiog.
This Isl the third escape from the chain
gang in aoont elk months. The last escape
previous to Tom Johnson's. was Eli harris,
who got away about two weeks ago from the
same locality. BE had served since 1913 on q
2-year sentence for assault and battery of a
high aud aggravated nature Ee has not
been heard from since his escape.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
uezektah /. waterworks Enssneer.

Hexekiah r waterwor1s Engineer.
Hezekiah, king Of judah, who reign
ed in the years III to 6SS, B. c., was
pioneer in constructing a system OF
waterworks, bringing water into the
city OF Jerusalem. In the holy BOOK
we read: ''He made the pool and con-
duit and brought the water into the
city, stopping the upper part OF Gihon,
and brought it straight down to the
west side Of the city Of David. AND
Hezekiah prospered in all his works"
From the pools Of Solomon, near
Bethlehem, water was conveyed tc
Jerusalem, distance Of six or seven
miles, through a conduit of eartiiac
pine about ten inches in diameter. Ihe
pipe was incased within two stones
hewn out to fit it, then covered over
with rough stones cemented together.
Even in those days "boil the water
was q We'll known ;njunctioG.-Seattle
Post Intelligencer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Pinewood Items.

Pioewood, July i8.-The Rev. Mr. Russell,
Presbyterian evangelist for Bethel Presby-
terry, has been conducting services n the
Methods. church during the past week. At
the close of the meetings arrangements were
completed by which Presbyterian chapel
will be erected in the near future on the lot
recently given them. The Rev. ]. A. Bailey,
now at Princeton seminary, has been called
as pastor. His acceptance will be bsiled with
delight by all the denominations here.
Miss Bum, who conducted the Fulton
school, near here, for t@o consecutive terme,
and who resigned to accept a position in the
persieu department, at Knox lie, Tenn, has
been promoted.
Mr. r F. Epperson is remodeliog the
store near the railroad for parties who will
open in September.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
vo, T, s,ite CT His Lawyer.

4 we'll known attorney is telling
good story on himself. He mad been
retained to defend a counterfeiter and
advised him to plead guilty. His client
did so, and as there was in the mind OF
the court a fixed idea that if a prisoner
pleads guilty he does so because ne
has no attorney the judge asked him
why he made that plea.
Because my lawyer told ME to-
Did he give you any reason for it =
Eyes. He told me l would have nc
show before this Judge"
The court fared up and ordered q
plea of not guilty TO be entered, and
the counterfeiter was acQuitred.-Phn-
adelphia Call.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
zOAR HAPPENIN GS.
News Items of Interest-A Sue
cessful Revival Meeting.

Z,ar. July 2l.-Sicce tie rain on last Mon
day night the crops and everything eisa
seem greatly refreshed, but before then 1t
had begun to look real serious. There Will
oe very little fruit 10 this section this sum-
m.r-watermelons excepted ; they are plen-
tiful, but were injured 10 come extent by the
dry weather Peaches and apples are scarce.
There has beea quite revival ct Zoar
Church this week l think that we must
have had one of the best preachers in the s.
c. Conference to preach for US; and feel that
be has dooe great and lasting good. Ar.
Graves. of Camden, delivered splendid ser.
mon en- Tuesday morning, and from then on
uatil Thursday night Mr. Taylor has beer
preaching to large and appreclative congre-
cations. The services will close tonight
SIX have confessed Christ and united With
The church. Rev. S. D. Bailey is pastor OF
this church, and has many warm friends 10
the nelghhorhood.
Miss Lille Campbell, of Eastover, has re-
turned to her home, accompanied by her
sister, Mrs. Bailey.
Mr. and Hrs c. S. Curtis, of Sumter, are
visiting Mrs. NJ A. Jones, Mrs. Curtls'
mother.
Mrs. T. C Proctor, sDd little daughter,
Mabel, of Charleston, are visiting her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs l. Brogdon.
Mrs. Irwin Reeves, Of Georgia, is out on a
visit to her mother, Mrs. ]. j. Britto1, Sr.
There have been several pretty girls visit
ing in ihe ueighborhood this week. Among
the number are Misses Augusta Folsom,
Clemmie For. aod Annie Kennedy, of Sum:
ter; Miss Louisa neauer, of Oraogeburg and
Miss Emma Brown from near ST. JaIes.
Misses Addie Brogdon and Maud Jones are
going to Sumter rext week to attend the
Teachers Institute.
The health of the neighborhood is very
good at present.
There is to be picnic at the home of Mr.
J. I. Brogdou, on next Wednesday (26th). .
Come, Mr. Editor. know you will enjoy It,
AGAIN
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
PAID WITH A SNUB.
A Case of Badly Misplaced Civiiity
by the Younger Woman.

by the Younger Woman.
If anything rolls woman, it is to
have some younger woman get up and
offer her a seat in a street car. This
misplaced civility infers that the elder
woman is to be considered on account
Of her age, when, in fact, there is little
difference in years between the two
l witnessed droll bit of comedy the
other day in a Brookline electric that
makes me smile every time think OF
it. The car was full, with several pas
sensers standing, when in bounced
stout, we'll preserved person, with
white hair beautifully pompadoured
She was dressed in deep mourning, but
a bunch of violets in the front Of the
coat gave a touch Of mitigation to
her grief, which was quite borne OUT
by merriment lurking in her mouth
and eyes. The lady grasped strap
and looked out Of the window. TheH
suddenly young person sitting near,
observing perhaps that no man in the
car intended to offer his seat, rose and
leaning forward touched the other oE
the arm, saying:
t'Won't you have my seat?"
care you going to get out?" asked
the standee.
''No, ma'am," replied this tactless
creature, "but you are older than Z,
and"- but the sentence was never I'm
ished. If q glance could slay, that
young person would have fallen on the
floor dead.
':Thanl Tou Whom am too old to
stand I shall not enter public
conveyance
That was ALL The junior woman
SUNK back into the seat, and some Of
the passengers Uttered. = Cincinnati
| Enquirer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
The Mayesville Educational and
Industrial School.

emma J Wilson, one of the leading; spirits
in the above named educational enterprise of
the colored people of the county, aud who
has been in the aorth canvassiog For sub
scriptioEs for several months, was ct home
during the past week. She made arrange.
men,s Cor progress of the work on the build
ing, which she hopes 10 have ready for the
opening of the school in November.
She reports having bad good auccess in
her canvass for help at the north, and is also
very much encouraged by the good feeling
shown by the white people here at home.
Mr.. jos. E. Barnett, one of the large prop.
erty owners and business men of MagesvIlle,
has promised to contribute the furnace for
heating the building, which will be coosid-
erable amount taken from the expeese of
furnishing the school.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
gunyan's sharp Answer.

John Bunyan wrote The Pilgrims S
Progress in Bedford Jail, where he
was confined for his religion. A Quak-
er came to the prison and thus ad-
dressed him:
Friend Bunyan, the Lord hath sent
me to seek for thee, and l have been
through several counties In search OF
thee and now I am glad | have found
thee"
Bunyan replied, "Friend, thou dost
not speak truth in saying the Lord
sent thee to seek for me, for the Lord
we'll knows that l have been IN this
Jail for some years, and If he had sent
thee he would have sent thee here di-
rectIy."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Mr. Hair and the escaped Convict.

Mr.. ". w. Hair was 10 the city Saturday,
and gave theps,iicnIsrs about the visit of Tom
Johnson, the escaped convict, to his house on
Wednesday night. Mr. Hair keeps the mill
between Sumter and Stateburg known as the
Pollard mill, and was awaked sometime
about o'clock Wednesday night BY some
one in his bed room. he saw the form of a
person over him, but could not tell who 1t
was, and thinking it was his wife, he
called her. When she answered hira and ne
found the person over him was not hie wife
be started to get up, bat found iimself weak.
and il was sfter second efor: that he sue
eeeaed ia arising. BE could see that the
hand of the person over bin was near his
face, and .hioks that chloroform must have
been nsed on him by the burglar. BE is con-
6.med in this belief by the fact that after
going oat of the house and coming back be
detected the odor Of chioroform. When be
got up the person moved out, and he scared
his gun and followed, bnt before he could
use it the man had jumped out of the vim
dow aud got away. After consider
sb,e delay Mr. Hair aroused some men
living on the same place, and securing
torches they tracked him to the house OF
g colored man some distance away and found
that he had got INTO the house and gone to
bed With the man and his wife, all so quietly
that they did not wake up uotil be had been
there for some time. When the family awoke,
johnson got ont and made his escape From
there be was tracked to one or two other
places, and Mr.. Hair learned that Johnson
had been in the neighborhood for two days
sod had been at bis home aud at several
other places, and that he vas dressed in
citizens clothes and also was we'll provided
With money aud tobacco. The last M. Hair
heard of johnson he had gone iu the direc-
ton of Spring Hill.
Johnson escaped from the chsingapg Mon
day or Monday night, aud it was Wednesday
night that he broke into Mr. Hairs house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Charleston College Scholarships

Probate Judge Walsh and County Superin-
tendeut cf Education Remte have been en-
powered by the College of Charleston to
award scholarship in that college to one
meritorous young man in this county. The
student aeiected must be prepared 10 stand
the required entrance examination which is
on the following branches Latin, Greek,
Eoglish, Geograpby-ancient and modern
History and Matbeuat!cs.
The scholarship entities the holder TO free
tuition four years, and students thus appoint
ed are permitted to contest for vacant Boyce
scholarships, which pay the holder $3.50 a
year.
Fuller and more definite information may
be obtained from the college catalogue which
will be mailed on application 10 the Preside,t
of the College of Charleston, Charleston,
S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
ANOTHER RACE.
Proposed Between the Sumter and
Columbia Teams.

The pyopoaad 6renen's tournament at the
Isle of Palms will likely turn out to be
success. Captain O,Aeill and the other fire.
men in Charleston have taken up the matter
aud the electric railway authorities are hearth
ly 10 favor of it and will contribute literally
toward making it success. The committee
hopes to be able to induce the Sumter and
Columbia horse reel companies to make ap-
other race at their tournament Until more
de6nite arrangements are made, however,
the Columbia men are not prepared to say
what they will go. Bot they are always
ready TO uphold Columbia under proper con-
ditlous.-Columbia Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Wedgefeld Items.

Wedge6eid, July 25.-We are GLAD to
report the condition of the weather oecessi'
tated the use of umbrellas today. aud is not
too late to benefit crops
Mr.. ". P. Baskins, of Bshopville, and
Miss Grace Bailey, of Greenville, have been
elected principal and assistant of our Graded
Schol Both come 10 US highly recommend
ed, and we feel cure under the new mausge-
ment the coming session vii be marked with
the game success that has attended its sessions
the last few years.
Mr. W. K. Stewart and Mr. Reddick are
curing some fine tobacco for Nessrs. j. d.
Aycock l. Sens and Dr. F. IL. Dwight.
There is an e1 convict around town that
wants to re-enlist IN the ranks of the reniten.
tiary convicts or does rot value his life. Ee
entered Mr.. r l.. Wright's house last Thurs
day night, and on Sunday night entered a
tenants house on Mr.. H. R. StraDge's place
He got after him with Winchester and fred
after him six times, but none took effect.
Our towcsfolk have begun to hunt the
springs now. Mrs j. H Dupont and Miss
Kate Nettles left for SalEda last week. Mr..
F. E Thomas and family are on the way to
the mountains in wagons. Mrs. J. 3. Ay-
cock, Miss Bette and Mr.. Eugene Aycock,
and Mrs. Albert Aycock will leave for Glenn
Spriogs tomorrow.
Dr.. F. N. Dwight hss moved up to bis
summer place near Stateburg.
Miss Lucy Aellett ls visiting relatives a
Pipeopolis.
Mr. S. c. Baonister, our new agent, arrived
last week witn family.
With the exception of few headaches the
health of our town is excellent.
With cong.stulatiocs to your bank cashier
and townsman on bis appointment to Frs
lieutenaucy in the U S. a.
Yours for more ram,
Dock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Brave Mel, Eau

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney trou-
hles as well as women. and all feel the results
in loss Of appetite, poisons in the blood, back
ache, nervousness, headache and tired. iistless
Rundown feeling. But there's no need to feel
IKE that. Listen to J. W. Gardner, Idarille,
Ind. He says: electric Bitters are just the
thing for q man when he is all run down, and
don't care whether he lives or dies. It did
1aere to give me new strength and good appe
tite than anything ceuld take. I can now
go. anything and have new lease on life. {"
Only so cents at J. F. w. DeLorme's Drug
Store. Every bottle guaranteed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
A 100000 BEDROOM.
Gorgeous Sleeping Apartment Of Lud-
wig II, the Mad King.


Half way between Munich aId Salz-
burg is the third castle-Herrenchiem-
see-built by Ludwig H." writes Pro
fessor J. II. Gore in the July Ladies
Home Journal. This great structure
is incomplete, fortunately for already
oyertaXed Bavaria, for Eo one could
surmise what its cost would have been
One room alone the renowned bed
chamber-could not be duplicated for
less than million dollars.
"The vaulted ceiling is one great al
legorical painting, the rounded cornice
is covered with score Of richly
framed mural paintings, the walls are
panels of hammered gold Of intricate
designs, and even the floor is Of mar
velous pattern. The only suggestion OF
the purpose of this wonderful room is
the sixty thousand dollar bed with its
canopy more magnificent than any that
covers a regal throne.
"In the gorgeous dining room he had
erected disappearing table, which
dropped through the floor when e
course was finished, and in its place
came up another, set and served. He
desired this so that servants would be
unnecessary in the room and the most
secret state matters could be discussed
in safety.
MANY people sought in vain to see
the famous room at Herrenchiemsee-
Once an actress pleased Ludwig Sc
much by her recitation that she
thought it an opportune moment to re-
quest permission to see his most poetic
bedchamber.' She was coolly dismissed
for her effrontery, and the servants
were ordered to fumigate the room IN
which size had been received"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
TILLMAN At RICHARDSON'S
GROVE.
Basket Pic Mic to Be Held There
Instead of at Pocotaligo.

The big basket pic mic on August 9TH, at
which Senator B. r. Ti!lmau will spesk, will
be held at Richardson's grove, in the suoarbs
of this city instead Of a. Pocotaligo as at
first planned. 1t is thought that Richard
sons grove will be more convenient and OF
easier access as we'll as more centrally located
than Pocotaligo-allin important considerations
in view of the fact that very large crowd will
attend to hear Senator B. R. Tillman's s speech
and that the crowd will come from all parts
of the county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26

Mr.. and Mre. B. Lackamf, Elstop, No.,
write: zone Minute Cough Cure saved the
life of our little boy when nearly dead with
Group guson.Ligon Co.
There were fine rains 10 the eastern section
of the oouoty Sunday sfte-noon. Rain
was badly needed in the country along
Lyrches river and that of Sunday came
in good time. Rain fell also in other sections
of the county Sunday, but it was not general
throu1hOut the county
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Red Hot From the Gun

Was ths ball that hit G. E steadwan, of
Newark, Mich, in the Civil War. 1t caused
horrible Ulcers taat 10 treatment helped for
20 years Then Buckien's armies Salve cured
him. Cures Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Boils, Fell
ons, Corns, Skin Eruptions. Best Pile cure
ON earth. Is els. box. Cure guaran teed.
Sold by J. z. ". DeLorme, Druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Gonzales Can't Come.

The committee in charge of the series OF
concerts to be given by the Sumter Club are
in receipt of letter from MIR. A. E. Gonzales
saying it will be impossible for him to give
one of his sia!ec. talks at the next concert.
The committee. however, is getting up an A
| program One Of Sumtec's old time vocal
fevorites, Mr. Herbert Bennett, hes promised
to sing, and other songs have been arranged
for. Besides there will be plenty of other
attractive numbers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Complimentary German.

A very pleasant and enjoyable german was
given at tie Nixon House last Thursday
nigbt by Sias Theo Lopez. complimentary
to Miss Celia Lopez of Charleston, who has
been her guest for some time. There were
ifteea or sixteen couples present and the occa-
sion was charming and delightful success.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26

The longest plants in the world are
seaweed. One tropical and subtropical
variety is known which, when it reach
es its full development, is at least 600
feet in length.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26
Common Sense Rare.

OF bright. witty. learned and cute
people we can find whole battalions
IN every community, but when You sc
in search of people possessed Of good,
hard common sense they are not Sc
easy to fnd.-Punxsutawney Spirit.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26

Secretary Alger has allotted $4,000
to the artillery school at Fort
Monroe, out of the appropriation Of
So. 500 contained in the army appro-
priation bill of 1900 for theoretical
and practical instruction at the Ser.
vice schools.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-26

Resolving too often not to worry
makes the resolution serve to remind
you that YOU have something to worry
about-AtchisOn Globe.