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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

The Sa,mter Watcnasan was founded
1850 and the True Southron IN 1865.
The Watchnaoa and SoutSron nov has
the coneiuea circulation and influence
cf both Of the old papers, and is mani
fessl7 tie best advertising medium in
Sumter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

A potioe at the depot here states
that toe t,aia will leave Sumter al
9 O0. Fare for roood trip s. %.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

William Jennings Bryan has &C,
cepted the invitation of the Lcglsla-
ture to visit Columbia on Thursday
A large crowd will so over to Co.
lumbia to hear him speak il the pro-
gramme is arranged so as to permit
them to hear the speech and return
on the afternoon train The rail
roads should run special train to
accommodate the public in this
instance it would be real accomno-
dation and profitable to the railroads
at the same tine.
TIE gsrs;soa a; Kimberley IS sfsrv.
ing, the iubaSisaots of the city are
dying 81 thousands of disease, AID the
city mag BE captured apy dag by TIE
Beers Uao are pressing ;o with Telen'
less v;go. Lady:nlsh is 10 dire s''a'ts
AID the failure Of Ger Balier vita ais
gre2s army 70 make coy progress
so@srds i:s relief causes England to
despair OF esviog it f:om the Beers,
who ,tus far base conducted their cam
paige at every po!ns With mastery
skill, bull dog tenacity. The British
army hss met with defeat after defeat
acd notwithstanding the immense
superiority in numbers over the Beers
that army has plished practically
pcthiog While the loss of ueo has been
something mere shan ten thousand.
The Beers are DOT ccsqaersd and naoy
mva,ts heoce Eogsod will still be
fighting if the asteups Is net sooner
abaLdooed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

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on the dis
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

Z DO vou safer from PAINFUL. Irregular
=: or suppressed Menstruauon: benea!c'a
: las cured many suffering women ana
ii WEI cure you III the privacy OF your
.: ho,.,n. without the necessity OF phEsl-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-02-14

Al important feature OF the tourlst
special is that no extra charge is
made for travelling on this train.
The regular fare, with only ordinary
Pullman fare added, is charged and
the passenger list is limited strictly
TO the capacity Of the sleeping cars !"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-27
"AIabama, at the Grand.

The cold weather last night kept a great
many people from seeing fine perform
ance of the prettiest play the Grand Stock
Company has yet presented There may
be room for doubt as to the wisdom of
reviving some OF the old pieces. but this
can have no application to Augustus Thorn
ass delightful Southern play. alabama"
II IS unlikely that there are many who
are not familiar with its sweet, simple
story. II is still more unlikely that there
are any who ever saw IL unfolded amid
such exquisite scenic surroundings as in
vested II last night. There are three diff
ferent scenes. two OF which are particu-
larry fine. Mrs Pages garden and the
ruined gateway with clever freely effect
I'm the background.
Mr. Sheldon. OF course. received a hearty
reception. since It was his souvenir night.
but the audience was enthusiastic In well
coming Miss Shannon on her return TO the
stage after a weeks rest. Mr. Sheldon
gave one OF his inimitatble bits OF charac-
ter acting in portraying Squire Tucker
and received generous measure OF applause.
Miss Shannons Carey Preston created a
most favorable Impressions showing tina.
her week idleness had been productive
OF good rather than HARM Miss La Verne
however. was cast in the most important
feminine role and invested II with all the
art and grace az her command. Her work
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-27
SORROW CAME TOO LATE
SHOOTER AND HIS VICTIM RECON-
CILED AT THE DEATHBED.
Child Fatally Burned with Boiling
cest-Two Fires mt Brazil.
70 the 1naiananol,s Journal.

SHELBYVILLE, Ind, Feb. 26-Jacob
Newman, bearing in his abdomen three bull
lets from the revolver of his friend, David
Duncan. last Wednesday night, still fingers
between life and death, with but little hope
for recovery. Last night he asked to talk
to Duncan. When Duncan was brought
into the room they shook hands and New
man asked: Dave, why did you shoot
me?" To this the prisoner replied: IT don't
know, Jake. unless it was because 1 was
beastly drunk" Newman professed religion
and said he was ready to die. Dave for
give you. I am sorry you are in this trouble
and want you to lead a reformed life"
After promising Newman that he would re-
form the men babe each other goodbye.
When Duncan reached his cell he tainted
and remained unconscious several hours.
Nothing new has been discovered as a
cause for the shooting, except that Duncan
had promised to give Newman So to bring
him to Shelbyville and Newman had asked
for his money and told Duncan that he
would walk home if he didn't pay up. Both
men were so drunk at the time the shoot
ing occurred that they can give no con-
nected story Of the trouble
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for New York, carries the bodies OF fifty
four soldiers. OF which thirty-one are
destined for the Arlington Cemetery, and
probably will arrive there the latter parS
of the week. The transport McClellan--eft
Santiago on the oath inst, also Tor New
York, with the remains of ninety-nine sol
diers, of which number fifty-six will be
brought to this city for interment at Ar
lington.
A new bill to establish the University OF
the United States was introduced to-day
by Senator Chauncey M. Depew. IL differs
from the bills heretofore introduced and
favorably reported in that I'm terms as ex-
plicit as possible 1T limits the institution
to work exclusively post graduate and
special, provides for particular attenfon
to matters which concern the government.
vests the management in a single govern
ing body-a board of regents nearly all or
whom are presidents OF institutions OF
learning, doing advanced work-and makes
no appropriation Of money Like all the
bills to establish a national university,
il grants the twenty-acre tract of land.
in the city, which President Washington.
by authority Of Congress-, set apart for
this purpose.
The War Department has found a means
OF escaping a necessity which apparently
confronted IL of deciding at this time
whether or not a state OF war exists The
question was brought forward by applica-
ton of number of enlisted men 10 pur-
chase their discharges. The applications
having been referred to the judge advocate
General, the latter declared that the law
relative to the purchase or discharges
was not mandatory but discretionary; that
the secretary of war may" in time OF
peace discharge soldier who wishes to
purchase his discharge. While final action
has not been taken IL is probable all OF
the applications will be rejected under the
discretion conferred by this law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-27
PLUMBER STARTS A FIRE.
Was Thawing Out Frozen Pipes-Loss
Over $4,000.

DETROIT. Mich. Feb. 26.-Fire, which
broke out in the center Of the Woodward
avenue shopping district at noon to-day.
Quilted the four-story building occupied by
MARI & Taylor, retail dry goods, and by
George c. Da-win's ladies' clothing en-
porium. MARI G. Taylor's loss is estimated
at $4,000, fully insured; Darwin's loss, s1o,-
600. insured; Mrs. H. s. Weaver, millinery,
$1,000. partly insured; Rosenzweig & Co.,
shoes, $4,000, insured. The damage to the
building, which is owned by Lowries Bros.
and insured for $4,000. will equal that
amount.
The blaze started in the basement from
the fire of plumber, who was thawing
out some pipes. 1t rushed up the elevator
shaft and stairways SO quickly that several
persons narrowly escaped being burned.
Among these were Messrs Taylor and OAR
win, and Miss Hunter, the cashier, who
were carried down from the third story on
q ladder.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-27

LEBANON, Ind, Feb 26.-Henry 1. Ben
nett, a pioneer resident of Boone county, is
was born in Warren county, Ohio. He
leaves family of children.
Edgar Richey. a returned soldier from
the Philippines. is dead Of disease con-
Battery G, Third Artillery, and was twen-
ty-four years of age. He will be given a
military funeral Wednesday morning.
NOBLESvILLE Ind, Feb. 26.-City Clerk
Granville Mahan died at his home in this
city last night of pneumonia, aged fifty
eight years. He was born In Ohio and had
lived in Noblesville thirty years. He served
as a private in the civil war. enlsting in
Missouri He had held many offices OF
trust and was elected clerk of the city of
Noblesville two years ago. Four children
survive him.
MONTPELIER, Ind, Feb. 26.-Miss Bes-
sic Slater, the twenty-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs s. H. Slater, died at their
home on Adams street Sunday. The fu-
neral will take place tomorrow. at the
Baptist Church. Miss Slater was one Of
the most popular young women of this city.
She was a teacher in the public schools
here.
PENDLETON, Ind. Feb. 26-Charles
Hensley. thirty-five years old. a wealthy
and popular farmer of this vicinity, died
Of pneumonia this morning. The funeral
will be held Wednesday. Mr.. Hensley de-
voted his leisure time to music and was re-
puted to be one of the best clarionet solo,
lists in the middle West.
NEW ALBANY, Ind, Feb. 26.-Caspar
Leist, a resident of this city for over fifty
years, was found dead this afternoon. He
had been dead at least twenty-four hours.
He was seventy-five years old. The coro-
ner's finding was death from heart disease.
JEFFERSONVILLE,I Ind, Feb. 2S.-Mrs.
Edgar HALLS died this morning at the Nor
ton Infirmary, where she had been taken
to have an operation performed. She was
twenty-three years old. and leaves, besides
her husband, one child.
RICHMOND, Ind, Feb 26.-Mrs. Caleb B.
Williams, aged thirty-eight years, died yes
terday of consumption. Services were con-
Quoted at the home this afternoon and to-
morrow the body will be taken to Economy
for interment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-27
ALTGELDIAN PHILIPPICS.
The Ex-Governor Relieves His Feel
ings by Speech at Detroit.

DETROIT Mich. Feb. 26-"The State of
Our Country and the Tendency of the
Times We're discussed tonight in Light
Guard armory by John P. Altgeld, ex-Gov-
ernor OF Illinois. before an audience of up
ward of $500 people. Mr.. Altgeld spoke with
Enthusiastically clear and deliberate effect
covering practically all the great questions
of present public interest to the American
people. Throughout the long address he
was listened 10 with exceptionally close
attention, and was frequently interrupted
by ringing applause. especially when he de-
nounced the expansion idea as simply a
Joining with the monarchs in bullying and
attacking weaker nations for purposes of
spoliation, and appealed TO his hearers TO
stand by the American principles of liberty
and justice for oil.
The mass meeting was held under the
auspices or the Mohawk Club. and the
speaker was introduced by o. w. Gleason.
president OF that organization, as repre-
sentative of the truest patriotism. of the
sort which refuses to believe that either
the Declaration of Independence or the
Constitution are out of date. The
three leading periods OF Mr.. Altgeld's ad-
dress were devoted TO "the crime of 70
imperialism and the trusts. In connec-
ton with his remarks on imperialism he
delivered a notable philippe against the
administration. based on the Macrum Incl
dent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-27
Paul HI. Krauss,
a. E. Washington st.
Shirt Maker. Shifting by the Yard.
ADJUSTMENTS.
because She Loved Hin SOU at Eng.
Iish's Opera House Last Night.

The weather might account partly. but
by no means Altogether, for the chilling re-
ception extended to Charles Frohman's
production OF Because She Loved Him So
by an exceptionally brilliant cast at Eng
lishs Opera House last night. 1t would
have made a New Yorker groan in anguish
to see such actors as j. Z. Dodson, Kate
Meek. Annie Irish and Leonora Braham
playing to so many empty seats. He would
probably not have formed an exalted opin-
ion OF the Intelligence of Indianapolis the
ater-goers in matters pertaining to the
stage.
Because She Loved Him So" is pleas
ant farce-comedy, dealing with domestic
difficulties, greatly enhanced by young
wife's unduly suspicious temperament. 1t
is an adoption from the French by William
Gillette, which makes its brightness Of
dialogue easily comprehensive. The play
Is not altogether farcical in its nature.
since there are several situations calculated
to provoke lively sympathy. particularly
that showing the loving old couple stealing
toward each other in dark room to get
the kiss they dared not take openly be-
cause of the deception they were practicing
upon their daughter and her husband.
An adequate idea of the merits of the
piece cannot be given in the narrow limits
upon cleverness OF acting that the play
must be seen to be thoroughly enjoyed.
Miss Irish is not merely a capable actress.
but an uncommonly beautiful woman as
well. and one who appreciates the artistic
value OF handsome gowns. She had the
role OF Gertrude West, and made much Of
IL. although the outbursts of tie per re-
quired by IL tend to detract from its SYM
pathy. Francis Carlyle. as Oliver West.
the young husband. acted in a delightfully."-
natural manner. Ralph Dean was appro-
priately breezy In the role of Thomas
Wetherby, the young man who had so
much trouble about getting married. j. Z.
Dodson and Kate Meek in the respective
characters OF John Wetherby and wife
gave a wholesome and satisfying picture
of a couple who had been married thirty
years without ever quarreling once. Miss
Leonora Braham supplied a dash of spice
with her impersonation of Donna Adelina
Gonzales, a Spanish woman, who smokes
cigarettes and secures receipts for rent
without paying out the cash. Maggie
Fielding did an excellent piece of character
work in the part OF Margaret servant al
the Weatherbys', who deemed her long
period OF service ample authority for TAX
ing part in conversations of the most pri-
waite nature. Marion Fairfax brought to
the role of Julie Langley a sufficient
amount of beauty and talent. The cast is
a large one and admirably adapted TO the
reeds OF the comedy.
One opportunity remains for atoning Tor
the ungracious reception OF last night The
play will be repeated for the last time to-
~tgbf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-27
The Tammany Tigers.

Mile. Paula, who performs with collec-
ton Of alligators and snakes at the En-
pire Theater with the Tammany Tigers,
that the patrons of that house have seen
for some time. Mile. Paula, in her at
tempts to capture large alligators and
place them in a basket. apparently has
some very narrow escapes from injury.
The reptiles are always on the alert and
make desperate moves to release them
selves from her grasp when she has
thrown q small blanket over their heads.
Several times yesterday while she was seek
ing an opportunity to capture the large
alligator. which is nine feet long and
weighs two hundred pounds, she was
thrown against the railing of the cage with
great force and the kissing sound of the
alligator made the act most thrilling.
The performance of the Tammany tt
gers opens with the burleSque Sassy, a
travesty on the drama "Za-Za." May
Adams Is the prominent feature of the
burlesque. appearing as rag-time SOU
brette.
Kitty Bingham, who opens the olio. is a
singer of considerable merit. Emerson and
OMeaga present something new in an old
act. Lulu Valmore and Lillian Dane do
an acrobatic song and dance turn. M lie
Lalue, good looking woman, poses in the
limelght and presents some clever pic
lures. Kelly and Adams are an unusually
clever song and dance team. Miss Adams
has a good voice and Kelly. as dancer, is
a novelty. j. w. Bingham does some good
work as ventriloquist. The performance
of the Hobo Ring" The Tammany Tigers
will continue until Wednesday night. CIV
ing matinees daily. They will be followed
on Thursday by the Social Maids.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-27

last night demonstrated beyond cavil that
1t is a serious mistake TO relegate her 10
minor roles. The presence of such an ac-
tress in company should be exploited
rather than obscured Carleton Macy
handling OF the character OF Colonel Mo-
berly showed that he realizes the respon-
sibility devolving upon him in the absence
OF his former partner in leading business.
He gave a pleasing picture OF a chivalrous
old Southern gentleman. his makeup and
accent being all that could be desired. An
other excellent piece of acting was done
by Herschel Mayall. of Cincinnati, in the
part of Captain Davenport William Webb
contributed another OF his finished I'M
presentations of an antebellum darby serv-
ant. Wright Kramer seems unlucky In
the matter OF assignment TO ungraciouS
roles. but is not deferred thereby from do
ing his level best His portrayal OF the
vIllainous character of Raymond Page Is
deserving OF high praise for it's fidelity.
There is an agreeable love affair between
two young people running through the
play, and this is well sustained by Mr..
Pierce Cook, also Cincinnati actor, and
Mlss violet Rand. AS Mrs Stockton. Miss
Donfco has little to say or do. but manages
TO create an agreeable impression. There
was a genuine surprise last night in the
disclosure OF ability of high order on the
part OF Louis Talbot, a comparatively UNI
known member of the stock company.
Colonel Preston, as portrayed by Mr.. Tall
bot. quite justified placing his name ct the
head Of the cast. Mr.. Thomas Reynolds as
Mr.. Armstrong, a young Northerner in
love with Carey Preston, was scarcely
convincing at times, seeming to experience
difficulty In getting away from his custom
airy habit of Jerky speech. The services of
a colored quartet have been engaged for
this weeks production, and their singing
last night gave rise to wonderment that
their names had not been placed on the
programme. Alabama will continue all
week. with customary matinees wednes-
Jay and Saturday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-27
QUEER VIEWS OF A PREACHER.
Rev. DIR. Hugh Pentecost would Per-
init Human Desire Rule.

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-"The attempted
suppression OF the play 'Sapho' by legal
means is i'll advised. impolite. uncalled for
and foolish. 1 don't believe any good can
come from the movement. Let IL go on
undisturbed-this or any other play OF a
similar character. Interference with the
amusements of the people by process of
law is wrong"
The Rev. DR.. Hugh o. Pentencost made
the above declaration in his address before
the Unity congregation at Mott Memorial
Hall yesterday. The subject OF his dis
course was Immoral Amusements." The
announcement that the minister would dts
cuss Olga Nethersole's Interpretation OF
Daudets book served 10 fill the hall TO it's
utmost capacity 81 would not suppress
by law drinking places or gambling
houses" said the preacher, NOR would l
suppress opium dens by the same process
/ believe that the entire matter OF these
places should be taken out OF the hands or
the law / believe that no good can possi-
bly, come from legal interference with
mems desires and amusernents.
There is but one result that can come
from legal interference The law does not
serve 10 put a stop 10 the actions Of men.
Men who wish to gamble, 20 drink or 10
smoke opium viii do so. law or no law.
The person who disputes this fact Il either
ignorant or unthinking. The one positive
thing that the laws do accomplish In the
attempted interference with mcu's desires
Is 10 corrupt the police force. That Is sure.
fine heading for ali the laws OF this
character would be Laws for the Corrup-
ton OF the Police.
.sThe Rev. DR.. Parkhurst. who knows
more about the effect OF these laws than
any living man. has demonstrated time and
again that they are totally Ineffective.
These laws have reduced the entire police
force, with. OF course. the usual exceptions.
TO a gang OF criminals. The only way 60
develop the character OF q person or OF q
community Is to allow that person or that
community 20 do just as IL pleases.
81 believe that the government Is trans
cending it's functions when IL tres TO Cow
ern the morals OF the people. believe that
the phrase. Lead me not into temptations
in the Lords Prayer is wrong. would noe
pray especially 10 be led into temptation.
but without temptations how may q mana
character be developed?'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-02-27
Notes of the Stage.

The sale of seats for the engagement of
Alice Nielsen at English's Friday and Sat-
urday of the current week opens tomorrow
morning.
Anna Held Is another theatrical star who
has been deferred from going TO London on
account of the depressing effect OF the
Boer war upon amusements in the English
metropolis.
Daniel Frohman has decided to postpone
the proposed spring appearance Of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. III. Sothern in Hamlet until next
September. The reason given is NJ. S0th-
ern's health. His tour. which mas oeen in
terrupted for ten days by his illness, was
resumed last night in Baltimore.
With the Alice Nielsen Opera Company.
which appears at English's Friday and
Saturday of this week, is an India aapolis
girl, Miss Cora Isham, daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs ID. ]. Eastburn. GIL East Twelfth
street. Miss Isham's appearance here will
be welcomed by her many friends in this
city.
Bert Feibleman. who has participated liz
minstrel entertainments given by the Elks
long enough TO take rank as q professional,
will be a conspicuous figure among the
host of clever people who will share the
honors OF the big minstrel carnival. which
takes place at Englsh's Opera House Fri
dav and Saturday of next week, with
special matinee Saturday.
Louis Mann's and Clara Lipman's en-
gagement at the Garrick Theater. New
York. Is said to have been one OF the most
successful In the history of that playhouse.
They presented their new musical comedy.
THE Girl in the Barracks" which will be
given at Englisi's Opera House Thursday
night of the present week.
The Alice Nielsen Opera Company. which
is to present 1.-THE Singing Girl" new
comic opera, Dy Victor Herbert. Harry 3.
Smith and Stanislaus STANCE. Friday night
and Saturday afternoon of the current
week, rs made up OF almost the same high
class artists as were heard last season in
THE Fortune Teller" which latter piece
Is 10 be revived Saturday night Richie