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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
4 Bold Little Bird.

The honeybird is 4 we'll known denl-
zen of many parts OF the 1ransvaal
It has the unique popularity that 1t
does not fear E1en and women, but
actually flies up 10 them. uttcrlnS a
plaintive low note and, flying about
their heads. tries Ia lead them on 10
the nearest clump OF rocks or kopJe
The bird knows full well that under 4
certain rock lies Il store of honey, con-
cealed by the cunning bees. and, rock
honey being as much esteemed by
birds as by human beings. the clever
little fellow tries 10 induce friendly
being with two strong hands to push
aside the rock. so that it may get to
the honey.
If it succeeds in its object and the
traveller on the veldt. attracted by tie
birds flutterings to and fro between
himself and the rocks. finds the honey.
the bird changes its plaintive tone to
one of JOY and pleasure. as much as to
say. Thank you very much
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Stage Thunder and Lightning.

The reason why the mechanism for
making the noises that give realism to
a play are never seen by the audience
is because the illusion would be con-
pletely destroyed if its operations were
exposed to view, explains Frank Fyles
in The Ladies Home Journal.
The noise Of the waiter falling down
stairs with a tray of dishes, for in
stance, is simulated by dropping as Of
ten as necessary basket filed with
bits of broken china. and a cylinder OF
silk, turned with q crank, drawing the
cloth over wooden fanges, gives a per-
feet rain and wind storm. A lightning
accompaniment is made by touching
an ordinary file to bit of carbon, both
on live wires, and thunder by rolling
tenpin balls in q long, narrow, wooden
trough.
The rumble of the wheels Of car
rage is initiated with a vehicle like a
miniature freight car run on a wooden
track, and striking Of wood or metal
on har.. or soft surfaces serves to con-
vince an audience Of the approach or
departure of a horse. When there is
war, Il single shot or two is usually
the real thing, but rifle volley effect
is obtained by rapidly beating a dried
calfskin with rattans, while heavy
strokes on the bass drum will convey
the idea of cannonading.
If this mechanism were seen In op-
GRAFTON by an audience, it would make
the whole performance seem ridiculous.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Longevity Of Whales.

Some light was thrown upon the sub
ject OF the vitality Of whales by finding
one of these animals in Bering sea in
1880 with a .'toggle' harpoon head in
its body bearing the mark of the Amer
lean whaler MonteZuma. That vessel
was engaged in whaling in Bering sea
about ten years, but not later than
1854. She was afterward sold to the
government and was sunk in Charles
ton harbor during the civil war to serve
as an obstruction Hence it is estimat-
ed the whale must have carried the
harpoon not less than SO years.
In connection with this fact William
II. Dali gives an account in The Ma
tional Geographic Magazine of a dis
cussion with Captain E. P. Herendeen
of the United States National museum
of cases of whales that have been sup
posed to have made their way from
Greenland waters to Bering strait and
to have been identified by the harpoons
they carried. While it is very likely
that the whale really makes the pas
sage an uncertainty must always be
allowed. for ships were often chang
ing ownership. and their tools were
sold and put on board Of other vessels.
and harpoon irons were sometimes CIV
on or traded to Eskimos. 1t therefore
becomes possible that the animal was
struck with a secondhand iron.-Popu-
lar Science
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
The Race Issue in Cuba.

Santiago de Cuba. April 15.-The
reception rendered to Gen Maxine
Gomez today on his way to San
Domingo caused great excitement.
owing to the efforts OF the white aud
black parties to obtain the first recogni-
ton. The black party, represented BY
the Cubano Llbro, waich continues pub
locations 10 defiance of the orders OF
the authorities, who bad directed Its
suppression, sent tug to meet the
ateamer Maria Herrera az quarautine G
and suoceeded 10 ind1oiog Gen Gooes
to accompany them
Meanwhile, another tug, carrying
the civil governor. Gen Castillo, the
mayor add other officials representing g
the dominaot white party, was entirely
,geored by Gomez
'fhe Black party, highly elated. took
the guest to .te laoding. @here an
immesse crowd gathered on the frai'
private wharf of local boat club.
This collapsed and many we're thrown
toto the water, oue man being drown-
ed.
The official party declined to recog-
oize Gen Gomez iu consequences of bis
recognition of the black party, and
there is considerable excitement.
When the procession passed through
the city without either civil governor OF
mayor riotiug vas narrowly avef'ed by
the vigorous action Of the police under
American cf6cers.
This afternoon all the clubs gave
receptions to Ger Gomez, but the
white party refused to attend aoy OF
them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
E,enhant and Train.

A bic and ugly elephant which had
long been an object Of pursuit to the
sportsmen of the Straits Settlements
one day wandered on to the railway
line and tried conclusions with the en-
CINE of a goods train. charging it re-
peatedly and keeping Up the contest for
nearly an hour. The engine was re-
versed in the hope that the beast Would
allow the train to proceed, but as soon
as there was any attempt to renew the
journey tie elephant returned to the
cpcol:nter and resumed its obstructive
tactics. The driver WAS afraid 10
charge the brute lest the train should
be thrown off the rails. and the contest
might have gone on much longer nae
not the elephant backed into the en-
CINE and. setting its fore feet firmly
between the rails, endeavored to shove
the train backward with its hind quar-
tcc$.
The driver took advantage Of the op-
portunity and put on steam, gradually
forcing the beast off the line. In this
maneuyer one Of the wheels Of the en-
glna went over the hind legs OF the
animal. which was put out OF its mis-
cry by the guard Of following passen'
ger train.-Science.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Parkhurst Attacks
Confession of Faith.
ANOTHER CHURCH SEN.
SATION.

New York. April Is Rev Charles
H Parkhurst, speaking 10 bis pulpit
10 Madison Square Presbyterian Church
today, made vigorous assault CO the
Westminster confession CT fsito: "We
ought to have pew confession OF faith
1t is surprising that the Presbyterian
Church is able to do as much as 1t is
doiog With such an iocub1s strapped
uooo Us as we are tottering under 10
our presen: confession. The thing
needed is a simple. brief, Saxon state.
nent of half dczer or SO of tbe vital
Ingredients Of Jesus Ch,ist's message
to the world I could get along with a
confession of faith containing but the
lissle that Jesus said when be was
trying to make Christrian of Nicode-
mus God so loved tae world that He
gave His oaly begottcn Son, that
whosoever believeth in Hin SHALL not
perish but have eternal life , Better
give the present creed a diguifed place
in the museum for what it is, than back
it to pieces aud revamp it for what it is
not
"Apd then, once more, if there we're
among us. the distinct feeling which
the gospel so wonderfully guarantees,
that everything 10 all this great Chris
tian matter pivots on the absolute aud
unconditional love of God, we should
be in,oleraus toward everything that
states or even suggests aoysbing like
a partial OF an arbitrary love on Coos
part, loving come because BE chose to,
and damning the rest in order to show
what he could 60 and how just He
was.
'.Nov, that is ocr book, the Peesby
,erian confession of faith. 10 the third
chapter II We are thorough Presby'c.
riaos and believe what our doctrlnal
prospects advertises US as believing. We
believe i. probable that some OF the
children 10 your bones, little children,
perhaps the babe Of your bosom, is
damned. already damned, danced be-
fore it vas born, damoed from everlsst.
ing to everlasting and tbeu you are
invited to come into church aud cay
Oar Faster!' Why any nan who
should become father for the sake Of
the JOY and glory he woala use iu
burning and raokiug his owo offspring,
deliberately creating child with a
view to the agony into which be was
going to torture it would be chased from
the earth as a 6en6 and as an ebulli
ton -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Judge William A. King, who bse
been elected to congress from tde Salt
Lake district Of Utah over republican
oppenept. and 10 the place of Roberts,
whose seat 10 the Na,ioual House was
denied him, is 81 years Of age. He
begao his public career at %, whcn be
vas elected a member OF the Terri'orl-
al Legislature He was reelected two
years later. He was county csers Of
MiIlard County four yeare, county
attorney two years aud at Fillmore was
CITY assessor aud collector and city
attorney. In Juoe, 1894. be was
appointed Associare Justice Of the
Supreme Court Of Urab 10 1895 be
vas elected TO congress by majority
Of bearly 10000 and served two
years He is Mormon, but bos
a po!ygamist aud stands high 10 the
es:im alton of all classes in Utah.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
A Trick Tint Won.


A few weeks ago 4 pretty little Pa
risian actress was appearing at the
ater in Geneva. On the last night Of
the play tall, we'll dressed man sent
in his card and asked permission to
thank her personally for the pleasure
that her performances had given to
him. He entertained her at supper
and asked permission TO see her Of 1T
the station on the following day. He
arrived with his groom. who was car
rying . tremendous bouquet Of flowers.
He told her that be had telcgraphed
to his brother. who was in Paris and
who had influence both with the press
and the theatrical managers and that
he would meet her on her arrival in
Paris. To the astonshnent Of the
actress all this. turned out to be true,
and she found a magnificent carriage
at the station y fine dinner followed.
The girl was dumb with astonish-
ment. Her host told her that it was
all for the sake of his brother, whom
he loved dearly. and he spoke patnet-
ically Of the beautiful bouquet that
she carried and which was made up of
flowers cullcd in the garden of the old
homestead. She offered him the bou-
quet instantly, and be accepted it with
a thousand thanks.
Now she has found out why she was
treated so we'll She had been the
means of smuggling watch springs to
the value of $4,000 into Paris.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Lake City PostoHce.

wasbiogsoo, April 16-The post
Office at Lake City, s c.. has been
reestabIisbed aod Mrs Dsila D Carer,
white, appointed postmaster THIS
vas done upon petitions fled BY prsc.
ticaliy all of tne white and co'o:ea ci,i.
zeus reqass,iog reesfab,ishment of the
ofioe aud this lade's appointment.
The oclored people submitted asepara:e
petition requesting ber sppoiosneps
There has oeen no postofhce at Lake
Ci:y since the oolored postmaster there
Was billed by mob two years ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
England's Great Resources.

An amusing story IS goipg the
rounds of some Midland districts with
reference to President Kruger. A
grandson OF that ania5;e CID gentle
ma,. is said to have been 10 commuoi-
cation With Pretoria and received a
cable: More ships arriving. Are any
u,eu left 10 Manchester Z Young
Kruger vent TO Manchester aod cabled
back: Regret, Manchester s''li full y
A seccp.l cable CAGE from Pretoria :
Still more saips arriving What
ABOUT Leeds p The answer was !:
"Regres. Iced, also fall " A th'rd
cable came: "Tey Newcastle" Young
Kcnger went to Nsocastie and there
saw lift 60 dowo the ssaf; of mine
empty, bringing up eight meo to the
surface Rushing of to the telegraph
cfice be csbled: "Stop the war, grand.
papa, England is briogiog up men from
h-ll !I--Loodon Black and White.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Pennsylvania has model dog

Pennsylvania has model dog
law, One of the State papers re
ports: "In Cumberland County, re.
Gently, Jacob Ruennings's dog killed
FIVE sheep belonging 70 Joseph Erp
The county was compelled to pay
the latter $40 for his loss and then the
Cumberland authorities sued the
dogs owner to racover the amount,
because he refused to kill the animal,
and the county won the case A
few hunting dogs killed eighty sheep
in one day for tho farmers in Charles.
ton County few weeks ago, we are
informed. but the matter ended
there. 1t also ended the sheep in
dustry on one farm We have q
good deal to learn yet for aD old
agricultural State News and Cou.
rieP.
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Found.

"put this in your lost and found
column" he said, handing a slip OF
paper to the clerk. The latter read:
"a purse containing considerable
sum of money and valuable papers.
Finder will keep money and return
papers,
Don't you think suggested the
clerk. that it would be we'll to say,
NO questions asked:'
No replied the other. But you
might say, No questions answered
I'm the fnder"-Philadelph Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Chicago. April Is -Rufus Wright,
the millionaire manfac.urer of rubber
tires. shot during scufHs for posses.
sion OF revolver. 10 :be apartments Of
Mrs Louisa Lst;ridge. a: the Leland
hoteI. died today from the effects OF The
woucd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Washington, April l3 3-Owiug to
continued ill health the Hon John
Addison Porter. secretary to the
President, has rendered his resigna.
ton and the President has accepted
it, to take effect May next
George B. Cortelyou, of New York.
the present assistant secretary to
the President. has been appointed
to Office.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
r.ttef, salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smartins incident to
these diseases. is instantly allayed by applying
Chanberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment. Many
very bad cases have been permanently cured by
it. 1t is equally eficiea: for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples. chapped
hands, chiolains, frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25cts per box. For Isale by Or A. ]
China. Dec $50
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
DR.. Cady,s Condition Powders

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders
are Just what horse needs when in bad con
diticn. Tonic, blood purifier aud vermifuge.
They are not food but medicine, and the best
TO use to put horse in prime condition. Price
IS cents per package. For sale by DR. A. J
China Dec go
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Roberts Great Army can do
Nothing Without Horses.

London, April Is, 4 SIS N
The war ofice had nothing to com
munica.e to che public yesterday
1t may be taken for granted that
the rumor of Gen Brabant's victory
at Wepener is premature With
the remainder Of his force be left
Aliwal North for Rouxville, and
there has scarcely been time for an
engagement.
There is practically no fresh news
this morning. All the Bioemfonteiu
dispatches, however, breathe con
fdent tone. There SCENE to be a
heavy demand on the railway for
so large an army, which leaves the
place bare of everything save the
absolute necessities of life.
The fact that the censors allowed
Winston Churchiii's dispatch on the
subject of remounts to pass speaks
volumes for the condition of that
question and concerning the pros
poets of any Immediate advance to
ward Pretoria. The utmost that
Lord Roberts will be able to do
for come time to come will be in
the direction of clearing the Beers
from the southern part of the Free
State.
The dispatches announce the ap
proach of winter. The first pinch of
frost has been felt at Bloemfontein,
where considerable rain has fallen.
It is said that President Kruger
visited the Boer camp at Kroons.ad
as well as Brandfort
OPERATIONS ABOUT WEPENER
Maseru, Basasolend, Saturday, April
l4.-Sir Godfrey Lagden, the British
resident commissioner, returned here
yesterday friday from the scene Of
operations near Wepener. He and
the paramount chief have stationed
5000 armed batives to resist possible
Boer entreochments The orders Of
the resident comm missioner are that the
Basutos are rot to be allowed to cross
the Free State frontier on any pretense
whatever. Two natives who crossed
and looted 40 abandoned Boer farm are
now ie custody.
Col Da!get's position is strong and
we'll chosen, but he he is completely
surrounded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

rs CUBAN RELIEF cures Colic,
MMDN Neuralgia and Toothache In
VIZ five minutes. Sour Stomach and
Summer Complaints. Price, CSC.
Sold by Hughsoa-Ligon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

London. April II, 4 Is Lord
Roberts has spread his Get far aud vide
TO catch the adventurous commandces
that have been maEiug mischief in the
southeastern part of the State The
net has DOT yes been drawn io bot at
the headquarters of Lord Roberts the
impression exists that the power Of the
Beers is decreasing. A Daily News
correspondent has them aeeiDg to the
southeast Standard correspondent
reports them fleeing nor,hward a
Daily Telegraph correspondent says
shat some are goiog north aud others
south, while a Morning Post report
Gays it is not known what the Beers are
doing
Evidently the feeling at BIoemfon-
teia is that the dispositions of Lord
Roberts are such as 10 enable him to
concentrate large fo,ce rapidly at any
point. The Beers, being aware Of
shis, are presumed 10 be thinking now
chiefly of retreat
The investment Of Wepener. accord
ing to a special dispatch from Bloeu
fontein, bas absolutely been abandoned
According to Bethany dispatch, the
Beers are uaable to retreat nor,hward
because the B,i.ish strongly hold all
roads.
Diverse reports from Natal. one as.
serting that the Beers have retired
beyond the Biggarsbarg raoge and ao-
other saying that come Of them are
close to Ladysnith.
LondoI waits coo6deo,ly for almos,
immediate aooouncemeu. of news ia
yorable to the British.
Distrust exists, however, as to any
rapid, continuous advance toward Pre-
tosis. chiefly on account OF the lack o
horses, uany of which die iu the case
of long voyages
Letters from the Cape say that shE
three days. journey Dy rail is made IL
the open trucks ; tha: the arrange
menss for feeding and watering ar
inadequate. and that the unfortuoat'
animals break down rapidly in coose
quence of these hardships.
Despite the energy of it's buyer
abroad, tho war Office foresees muc.
difficulty in supplying the eoormou
number of horses required.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Only an Observer.

Washington. April Is 3-The war
department today received the follow
ing cablegram from Adeloert hay.
United States consul at Pretoria,
relative to the published statement that
Capt Carl Reichman. the United States
military observer 10 the TraDsvaal, has
been leading Boer force:
''Pretoria, April 12-Runor Of
Reichman's active participation is
absolutely fslse'
No inquiry had been made on that
point, the war department officials
being satisfs1, that Capt Rsichman
could nos nave committed sucb q
palpable breach of the rules Of war
1t is supposed that Consul Hays
message vas inspired by Capt Reich
man. who is believed TO be 10 Pretoria.
aud who, it is said, undoubtedly
though: statemen: f:om the consul
aould be better thar personal deniei.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

for the support OF the National Guaro
of the states to 81, 100000 has re-
duced the amount to 81 100000
Only one democrat 10 congress is
publicly supporting Admiral Dewey
for the democratic nomination for
presiden: That is Representative
Levy, of New York, who is very
nice gentleman, but who has not been
recognized as one of the democratic
leaders Admiral Dewey now openly
says that it is the anti Bryan demo
Gratis fr ON be expects support
enoug % get the democratic ncmi-
natloL, but where be expects to find
enough of that brand of democrats
to come within a hundred miles OF
nominating him, is something that is
beyond the comprehension of ordi
nary folk. A proposition IN counec
ton with Admiral Dewey's candi.
dacy is being talked about in Wash
ington and it would be a good thing
to carry out. 1t is that Admiral
Dewey and Col. Bryan shall pledge
themselves to support the ticket nom
mated by the Kansas City Conven
ton. .befoletheir names are present
ed as candidates Every Bryan man
to whom this proposition has been
submitted has endorsed it. Admira'
Dewey says he will make public this
week a statement of his position or
pubic questions. 1t is awaited by
the pubic with more curiosity thar
anxiety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-19
DuNcANsoN BROS, AUcT1oNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ;,,, ESTATE s$ NO. 1903 m" STREET
gy virtue q se, 1, deed Of ttlst to dated
folio % ct seq... of the land records Of the
District of C6lunilia. and at the request of the
party secured thereby. We, the undersigned trus-
BAY OF NOVEMBER, 1900, AT HAIF-PAsT
FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following described
land and premises. situate In the city Of Washing
ton in the District Of Columbia and designated
one hundred and ninety u96), contained within
the following metes and bounds. viz: Begin for
the same at point in the north line of north
street. distant 80 feet inches west from the
distance westward from the west side OF 18th
street west then run north 81 feet 10 inches then
run ives. 20 feet 10 inches, then south 20 feet
10 inches, then run east feet 10 inches then run
south SO feet to said north line of north NJ street
and then east along said street IS feet to the
place Of beginning together with the improvements
thereon. consisting Of three-story brick dwelling
house. 80 ,-e
to be paid in cash. and the balance In two equal
tnstallments. payable in and two years with
interest at six go per centum per annum payable
semi-annually, from day of sale, secured BY deed
of trust upon the property sold all cash. at the
option of the purchaser A deposit Of 500 will be
required Of the purchaser at the time of sale.
All eonveyancing recording, stamps and not arisl
fees at the cost Of the purchaser. Terms Of sale
to he complied with within ten days from day of
SALE otherwise the trustees reserve the right to
resell the property at the risk and cost of the de-
faulting purchaser. after i've days advertisement
.CONSTANTINE b. WILLIAMSON,
ENOCH L. WHITE.
Pacific building
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