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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05
Attaway Dismissed.

The preliminary examination OF
James Attaway and McCloud was
held before Magistrate Kaminer at
Lexington yesterday afternoon
They were charged with rape, assault
with intent to kill and carrying con-
cealed weapons. McC,oud was not
present at the preliminary, as he had
not been arrested. W. a.
Sharpe and j. a Wipgard ap-
peared for the prosecution,
while G. T. Graham represent.
ed Attaway. The charges as to rape
and assault and battery were dis
missed, bot he will have to stand
trial for carrying concealed weapons.
Record, July /.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05
MAYEsvILLg MATTERS.
A Successful Enterta1nment-Per.
sonals.

Mayesville, July -One of the most en-
ioysble and successful entertainments Of past
years in this town, was given at the Mosonic
Eali last Thursday evening. Il was given
by the Ladies' Aid Society for the benefit o!
The Presbyterian Church. Every oumser on
the program was well rendered, but spe"ial
mention should be made of the ssRed. White
and Blue March" by the little girls. 1t could
not have been better. The march showed
the 6ne management of the direetress.
After the programme was concluded re.
fseshmeuts were served, and general good
time indulged in. It was quite late when
the audience dispersed as the rain caused the
expected. There was fell ,house aod the
ladies realized nice SUN.
The following is the program is fall:
Music by the Orchestra.
Festival Chorus.
Recisatioo: A Billvills opiuion-Miss
Mckinney.
March Of she Red. White sad Blue-Misses
Neftie Hayes, Fannie Chondler, Hsts:e Aayes,
Ethel Mcleod, Eima Hayes, Jessie Mcleod,
Nsvis Mckinney, Nettle Anderson, Elisa
Nsyes.
Recitation: Nineteenth Century Philoso'
phy-Miss Ethel Cooper.
Tableau-The Li:tle Cleaners.
Songs-Mr. Rufus Grifia.
Charade-Aust Peabody's Vie:i.
Recitation: Lake-Miss Naomi Mayes.
Dnet: Curfew Bells-Misses Anderson and
Bradley.
Recitation: Show at Wilkins Hall-Miss
Carrie Rhodes
Quartet: Don't Talk When You've Moth
ing to Ssy-Misses Asa Msyes and Lima
Shaw, Messrs. Burgess and Wilson
All hope another such entertainment will
be given soon.
Miss Matte Gregg, of Florence, is visiting
Miss Naomi Mayes.
Miss Ida Mcleod has returned from Lynch
burg bringing with her Miss QuRaut Of that
place.
Miss Mary Auldrow has been visiting Miss
Ada Msyes.
Miss White, of Sumter, has been visiting
Mrs. j. e. Atkins.
Ar. George Foxworth, Of Sumter, Is pay
ing visit to his parents.
Ns. Edward Barron, of Manning, has
arrived in town.
DE-. J. A. Aayes is nearly well again.
Miss Alics Cooper is on visit to Sumter.
Nr. Robert Chandler has retained from
Yo.kvills.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05
Volcanic Erupsions.

Are grand, bat Skin Eruption. rob life Of
joy. Bncklen's Arniea salve cures them; also
Old Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felons, corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Sca;ds, chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile
Cure On earth. Drives out Pains and Aches.
Only Is cts. box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
tyJ. F.W. DeLorme. Druggist 2-6
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05

Madrid, July 8. The disorders in
Barcelona were renewed after the
bull fight A Crowd attacked a
party of monks who recently return
ed from the Philippines The police
rescured the monks with some
difficulty. The mob then paraded
the streets, closing the shops and
stoniDg the cathedral, several
churches and the Jesuit convent, as
we'll as the street railway cars The
geDdarmes were powerless to restore
order
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05
Wheeler to Philippines.

Chicago, July "A special to The
Record from Washington says: Gen
Wheeler will receive orders this
week to 60 to the Philippines His
particular assignment will be deter
mined when the war department has
heard from Gen. Otis Secretary
Alger said today: "AlI that | can
say about Gen. Wheeler at this time
ia that he has asked to be cent to the
Philippines What service he will
perform there will depend upon Maj
Gen Otis
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05
From Toledo. Ohio. TO Sumter
Awheel.

Mr.. Eddie A. Jenkins, who has ssso work
ing in the Cleveland Bicycle factory at
Toledo, Ohio, during the past three months
is on his way home on his wheel. he left
Toledo on the morning Of the 25th, and
ssrived at Sydney. 124 miles distant, after q
ten hours ride. The 6rst loo miles was rid
den in seven hours over rough roads. Writ
ing from Sydney, he said that he expected to
reach Cincinnati the next day and from that
city will make for Knoxville, Tenn, which
viii be his next stopping point.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05
Cotton Fire in Brooklyn.

New York, July Property
worth 100000, on the river front in
Brooklyn was burned today. 1t took
the firemen six hours to get the fire
under taeir control. The men en-
gaged in loading a lighter with cotton
this morning discovered smoke issu.
ing from the ground floor of lnde-
pendent store house No !, at the
foot Of Fortieth street. In the build
ing, which was of brick aud four
stories in height, was stored 12,-
900 bales of cotton valued at
100000 Ten minutes later Is
engines and two fire boats were
pumping tons of water into the
burSirg building. The warehouse
where the FIRE originated is one of an
immense plant of 10 similar buildings
which cover three blocks. BoiIdlng
No was totally destroyed together
with large quantity of cotton.
Frederick R Studwell, vice presi-
dent of the corporation, conducting
the storehouses. placed the loss in
the neighborhood of 100000. Spon-
taneous combustion is assigned as
the cause of the blaze. The con-
tents of the building belonged to
firms that are represented 10 the New
York cotton exchange. The COM
pany carried its own insurance
Owners of the cotton took their own
risks
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05
Clarem0lt LODGE No. 60, A. T. n

THE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU-
NICATION of Clsremont Lodge, No.
ca, A. F. NJ: will be held Thursday
Evening, July 20, at y p. m. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly
B. J, RHAME. ". NJ.
Attest-P. C. MosEs. Sec.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05

You can't cure dyspepsia By dieting. Eat
good, wholesome food ana plenty Of it
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food without
aid from the stomach, and is made to cure
Enghson.Ligon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05
University Of North Carolina.

WIDEST PATRONAGE AND FULLEST
EQUIPMENT IN ITS HISTORY.
Faculty, 38; Students, 495; Academic
courses; 3 Elective courses; Professional
Schools. 10 Law, in Medicine and in Phar.
macy. New buildings, water works, splendid
libraries, Laboratories, etc.
Advanced classes open to women. Tuition
$50 year; board Ss month. Ample
opportunity for self-help. Scholarships and
for the needS. Free tuition for teachers.
Summer School for Teachers "a instruc.
tors, l47 students. Total enrolmen: 644,
For illustrated handbook and catalogue,
Address,
Pres DENT ALDERMAN,
June % Chapel Hill, N C.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05
Bultmsn's Jewelry StS,e.

Bultman's Jewelry Store has been removed
rom the Brown, Cu.tino & Delgar store 20
be store next TO the Bank OF Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-07-05

Paper novels, new paper novels at q. G
Osteen l. Co.'S.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17

Lieut.. l.. W. Cass left Wednesday
afternoon for Columbus, Ohio, to take
charge of his command. His regiment
will sail for Manila in short time.
The best wishes of host Of friends go
with him.
DIR. B. T. Lyon, of Lancaster, Tex,
is visiting his homefolks in this county
near Locust Mount. He was called
home recently by the death of his
mother. He will leave shortly for his
western home wheue, his friends here
will be glad to know, he has been ex-
ceedingly successful in his chosen pro-
fession.
W. +. Taylor left Tuesday afternoon
for New York to purchase the fall stock
for "The Racket Store" Frank goes
with the intention of buying a COM
plete stock in every department, and is
prepared to take advantage of the best
discounts offered. He has recently had
his store room remodeled and will be
able to better accommodate and display
the stock he will purchase.
Mr.. E. T. Hart, of the firm Of Hart
& Houston, is spending a week or two
at points in Massachusetts, and Maine,
on pleasure bent, his first recreation
for several years. Returning he will
stop in New York and purchase their
fall stock. The customers who have
been watching these semi-annual visits
of this popular merchant, or rather, wait
ing for the results, will be anxious to
know what new creations he will find
uponthis occasion.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Mass Convention.

At the mass convention held in the
Baptist church on Sunday afternoon,
Aug. 18th, 1899, on motion the commit
tee was continued with instruction to
call another mass-meeting to further
discuss the subject of the proper OBJ
seryance of the Lords day.
On motion the pastors of the city
wererequested to preach on the sub
iect in the morning and invite their
congregations to be present at the mass
meeting in the afternoon.
The meeting is hereby called to meet
at the Baptist church at o'clock in the
afternoon, August goth, and observe
the following program:
1. How can we increase the affec-
tiveness of the Lords day? Is minutes.
DR.. L. B. Caldwell.
9. The spirit of the Lords days
day of rest from bodily toll; o day Of
worship; day Of gladness. is min
utes. j. L. Crouch.
3. How are We going to keep tbs
Lords day? Open to general discus
sion, remarks limited to five minutes
Let everybody attend. The choirI
of all the churches are invited to b.
present aud furnich music.
JNo. P, SMITH,
J. e. Crouch,
J. A. CARaILLE,
Committee.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
To Cleanse the System

Effectually yet gently, when costive or
bilious, to permanently overcome hab-
itual constipation, to awaken the kid
neys and liver to healthy activity,
without irritating or weakening them,
to dispel headaches, colds, or fevers,
use Syrup of Figs, made by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Company.
Gen. Wilder was in the city Monday
returning from Chestoa to Knoxville,
II. G. Jackson, of Embreville, was q
prominent visitor in the city last FRI
day.
The arctic entertainment on the lawn
at the Baptist church Tuesday evening
was we'll attened and proved a financial
success.
Gen. Jas. p. Taylor and Hon. A. A.
Taylor were the guests of their brother,
Robert L. Taylor, at Robins Roost
yesterday.
W. g. Mathes, recorder of Johnson
City, and prominent man in the city
business affairs was in Bristol yester-
day. Bristol Tribune.
Mrs. Phierson, of Dallas, Texas, who
has bren visiting relatives in the city
for the past two months, returned to
her home Wednesday.
Miss Carrie Summers of Morristown,
who has been the guest of her brother,
Jos. p. Summers, for a few weeks, left
for her home last Friday.
Miss Leake, very charming young
lady of Knoxville, who has been visit
ing Mrs. s. @. Brown for several weeks
returned home last Monday.
Ex-Mayor j. H. Winston, of Bristol
Va, and his delightful family are rusti-
eating at the Happy Valley home OF
Maj Geo. D. aud William Taylor, un-
Giles of Mrs. Winston.
Miss Mae Jones, beautiful and &C
complished young lady of Roanoke,
Va, who has been the guest of relatives
and friends in this city for several
WOCho IOVutuCu W u6I uOulo ldob uSS-
day.
Mr.. B. Hawkins, buyer for the New
York Racket store, left yesterday fol
New York to buy the fall and winter
stock. This firm will move into the
Hart block as soon as it is ready fol
occupancy.
d. j. Fine, one Of Washington coun-
TVS most popular citizens, was in the
city last Saturday. He called upon
The COMET and renewed his subscrip-
ton for his fifteenth year. That's the
way to take THE COMET. Take it fol-
life and pay every year.
G. w. Jones, representing the Nash.
vile Banner, was in the city this week
and succeeded in putting in nice list
of subscribers for the Banner. The
Banner is an afternoon paper and one
of the best in the south. 1t gives all
the news up to 3 o'clock and reaches
Johnson City on the $50 a. m. train
and is the earliest news that can reach
this point.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
REGISTRATION NOTICE,

The books of registration will be
open in all the wards of the city for ten
continuous days, commencing Monday,
August 14th, 1899, and ending Thurs
day, August Gath, 1899, for the purpose
of registering all legal voters of the
city. All persons who desire to vote
within the next four years from Au-
gust 14th, inst, must register in their
respective wards on one of the days
above indicated. and receive their reg
istration certificate, without which they
can not vote.
Offices will be open from 8 q. m. to
9p. m.
The following parties have been ap-
pointed Registrars for the following
Wards:
FIRST WARD George W. Slater, A.
j. Grant.
SECOND William P. Cooper,
William J. Braswell.
THIRD WARD-J. d. CrowelI, Hiram
Percell.
FOURTH WARD-James David Wea-
YER, John Hilton.
Books will open for Registration on
August 14th and continue open for ten
QO) days.
Parties can register at the following
places:
First Ward-Comet Office Building.
Second Ward Law Court house
Building.
Third Ward. A. Wilson's Factory.
Fourth Ward-Martha Wilder School
Building.
This Registration is for four years.
This July goth, 1890.
THAD A. Cox, Chairman.
P. H. WoFFoRD,
G.. 9. HALE,
Commissioners.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
New Saw Mill.

The Johnson City Veneer Mills con-
tinue to expand. The work has in
creased so rapidly that it has been
found necessary to put in saw mill
near the plant to cut up the logs from
which the quartered oak stock is made.
The engine and boiler were set last
week in the lot in the rear of the Foun-
dry and Machine Co. and the saw mill
is now being placed. This is rapidly
growing into one Of the most important
industries in the city. Mr.. Smith, the
genial general manager, is a man Of
wonderful energy and enterprise, and
is q mechanical genius. He is turning
out some of the finest quartered oak
that is on the market and finds ready
sale for all the quartered or rotary
stock he can cut.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Base Ball.

The game Of base ball last Friday af-
ternoon between the Alton team and
the home club was a genuine surprise,
and was refreshing to lovers of the
sport, The score was 8 to 2 in favor of
the home team. The game was full Of
interesting features and merited alarger
attendance. The home team is making
an effort to have club here all of next
week. Negotiations are now pending
to have the Greeneville or Morristown
clubs come up for series. Both are
good clubs and some good sport is
guaranteed in the event either comes.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Base Rall(2l at Piney Flats.

The Piney Flats correspondent of the
Bristol Tribune writes as follows to
that paper under date of 14th inst
Saturday afternoon the johnson City
base ball team met the PineY Flats
boys on the diamond at Locust Grove
and we are glad to state that the Flats
boys proceeded to do up the Johnson
City boys in hurry, and on the fifth
inning the visiting team gave up the
game with the score standing 20 to 6 in
favor of Piney Flats. After the game
was oyer ice cream and cake was served
in the school house, the proceeds to be
used for the benefit of the Edgefeld
church. A large crowd was in attend
ance and a pleasant afternoon was
spent.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Racing at the Fair Ground.

On Saturday afternoon, the Goth inst,
there will be some interesting races at
the Fair Ground. A number of good
horses will be here, and some really
first class races are scheduled. An adj
mission fee of 10 cents will be charged
and prorated as premiums in the fol
lowing events to the amount specified.
First event-Running race, one-half
mile best 9 in 3...............$ 90
Winning horse not eligible to the
one-fourth mile race.
Second event -foruth mile dash.
'''..,............. ~. Gl
Third event Bicycle race, one-hali
mile, best in 3..............$ SO. OF
Fourth event-Trotting race, best 2 il
o.. ....'............. So. OF
Fifth event Pacing race, one mile
best in So. OF
Sixth Pacing or trotting race,
best in 3. ................ SO. OF
Ten per cent. of the premiums viii
be charged as entrance fee to each race
If you love legitimate sport dom
fail to attend.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
John Crow Fined.

Circuit court is in session at Jones'
boro this week and several.m minor cases
have been disposed of. The most i'm
portant case heard was the State against
John Grow for Ossaulting G. +. Camp
bell. This case was tried Monday and
Tuesday. The jury was out short
time and agreed upon q verdict fixing
the fine at $40 and the cests.
Mr.. Campbell has now brought suit
for damages against Mr.. Grow for
80, 500 The papers were served ON
Mr.. Grow as soon as the verdict was
announced in the above case. The case
will come up for trial in the Law Court
in this city next Monday.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
A Meri.ed Appointment.

Miss Lilly Painter, Of this city, has
been awarded scholarship in the Pea
body Normal at Nashville. Miss Pain
ter is one of johnson City's most &C.
complished young ladies, and gradua-
ted in the city schools last year with
the highest honors. She entered the
contest for appointment to the Peabody
Normal from the first senatorial dis
trict held at Jonesboro recently under
the supervision of the County Superin-
tendent of Public instruction, and
passed "perfect" in all the examina-
tions. This is an honor to be proued
of. The scholarship carries with it al
expense of board, railroad fare and in
cidentals, and is we'll worth the effor'
put forth to get it,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
LITTLE LOCALS.

SIS Crumley is frustrating at Lin
vile this week.
Maj, A. d. Reynolds, of Bristol, was
in the city Monday.
Lynn Hahn, of Cranberry, was shop
ping here yesterday.
John Q. A. Remine, of Greeneyille,
was in town this week.
Hon. Lacy Lawrence was in the city
a few hours yesterday.
Mrs. John r. Herndon is visiting
Bristol friends this week.
s. B. White has returned from O visit
to relatives in Greene county.
s. G. Williams went down to Knox
vile Tuesday on legal mission.
W. o. Phillips came down from Fish
Springs spent yesterday in the city.
Geo. Reeves spent the Sabbath in
Bristol and returned home Monday.
Miss helms, of Morristown, is the
guest of Miss Lola Brown this week.
Judge Thos. Curtin, of Bristol, was
in the city Monday and legal business.
J. A. Stone was down from Bristol
Tuesday and spent the day with rela-
tives.
Mr.. Waggoner, of Mountain City,
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Carrie Faw,
on Market street.
Mr.. Fl. Gildersleeve, manager of the
Watauga tannery, has returned from {
business trip east.
Miss Mary Senel1er, of Bristol, il
visiting her sister, Mrs. p. H. Wofford
on Watauga avenue.
Squire G.. M. Farnham, Mine Hos
at the County Farm, was in the city
last week for day.
Mrs. Mary Gentry left yesterday fo
Mountain City, where she will visi
relatives for few weeks.
Col. G. H. Nimson came down from
Cranberry Monday and went down tt
Knoxville on business.
Rev. A. G.. Buckner, president o
King College, was in the city Monda,
i'll the interest of the college.
Miss Iva johnson has returned from
Austin Springs, where she spent weel
at the famous Riverside Inn"
Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Crowder, o
Spartanburg, S. c., are visiting Judg
and Mrs. Chandler on Watauga Ave.
J, R. Taylor, who has been confine,
to his room for several weeks will
fever, is able to be at his bushes
again.
Stephen A.. Bowel, editor of tn
Herald and Tribune, was in the cit
Tuesday and left on the night train TO
Knoxville.
Johnson City is represented here b.
three of her very attractive young la
dies, namely, Misses Amanda an
Lydia Boucher and Miss Gertrud
Weller, who are guests of Mrs. B. A
Hall. -Piney Flats correspondent i
Bristol Tribune.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Schools Will Open.

The schools of the 9Th civil district
will be opened ON the 4th Of Septem-
Der. The schools will be in charge of
the following teachers: Barton's school
housed. V. Greene; Barnes school
house-E. b. Smalhng; Watauga
Flats-Miss Jennie Massengale. Pa
rents will please look forward to same
+, K. MoQNTcksTLE,
HENRY MELBOURNE,
JOHN F. LYLE,
Commissioners.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Getting Plant Ready.

A large force of hands are employed
upon the old Carr factory getting it in
readiness for its new occupant. AS
previously announced Col. W. p. Har-
ris has purchased the plant and will
move his factory there. The boiler
and engine have been located, the saw
mill is placed and several new machines
are being located. KIarge dry house
is being built In fact everything is
being done that is necessary to make
this thoroughly up-to-date plant for
the manufacture of hardwood special
ties,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
MAYHEM YOU are feeling tired and
wv out of sorts you will find Hoods
Sarsapanlla will do You wonderful
good. Be sure to GET HOODS.

Gov, Chandler, of Georgia, has been
appealed to for aid by President Rich,
of the Mormon mission at Chattanooga
who says that fifty elders of the church
of Latter Day Saints have been at
tackled by mobs in the south in the
past ten days. Gov Chandler has
promised to aid in the SUPPRESSION Of
violence in his state. Assaults have
also been made on preachers in Ken
lucky, Tennessee and Louisiana, and
in some parts of the south the feeling
is very strong against the elders and
their doctrine.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
An Old cOlOred Woman Dead

"Aunt" Sarah Murphy died last Sun
day after long and painful illness Mt
her home in this city. The deceased
was the wife Of John Murphy and was
about SO years old. She was q respect
able old colored woman, we'll liked by
her white neighbors, and was a devout
christian. The writer has known her
since he was an infant and believes she
has gone to her reward where all good
darkies go.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot-Ea
a powder to be shaken into the shoes. 1t makes
tight or new shoes feel easy, gives instant re-
lief to corns and bunions It's the greatest
comfort discovery, Aliens Foot-Ease is a GER
tain cure for ingrowlng nails, sweating hot
aching feet. Trial package FREE. Sold by
druggists grocers, shoe stores and general
storekee Hers everywhere. BY mail for . cent,
in stamps Address Allen s. 0lmsted lie Roy
N. Y.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
Separated, Divorced and Remarked.

A remarkable wedding took place at
Pointer, in Greene county, last We'd
nesday, August 9th. More than ten
years ago Fl. S. Painter, the only son
Of wealthy merchant, was married to
Mary Williamson, the pretty daughter
Of an enterprising farmer. Two chill
dren haye blessed this union, but since
marrying they have separated five
times, and were divorced by Judge
Jno. p. Smith July II, 1899. In less
than four weeks they were remarked.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-17
The Gun Club.

The gun club mas recently receired
its new Magautrap and the members
are more than pleased with its work.
Tue practice shoots each Saturday af-
ternoon are very interesting. In the
last two contests Robt. Burrow has
been the successful shot. Arrange.
ments are being made to haye a tour
nament here on the 4th Of September
and several noted sportsmen will be
present and contest for the purses of
fered