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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-20
TIE BLACK RIVER ROAD.
The County Board Of Commission
ers Appropriate $1,000 and
Turn Work Over to R.3si-
ness League.

The County Board Of Commissioners met
on Saturday to receive report Of committee
appointed to investigate the matter Of build.
ing new road across Black river from a
point 1T or near the Mcbride place to point
toned for. Supervisor Dorm and Commits
soners Jenkins, Mcleod, White, McNeill and
Rhodes were present; Commissioner Scar.
borough was absent on account Of sickness.
Commissioner Rhodes reported for the
committee that committee consisting Of Com
missioner McNeill and himself net on Juoe
18th and examined the route of the proposed
road and considered the matter carefully.
That found that some sections would be ben
ehtted in their business with Sumter, but did
not think that trade that would be opened up
would materially aid the city Of Sumter, and
as a CON muisslouer he would oppose the open
ing of the road under all the circumstances.
Commissioner McNeill stated that the mat"
ter had caused him some trouble, that be bad
made considerable examination into the mat
ter, that the proposed road from his section,
Shiloh, would shorten the distance to s or 6
miles. Ee explained by maps the various
distances and showed that the above state
meut was applicable to all that section of
country People below him would be as near
to Sumter by new road as he would be.
Messrs. Neill o Doonell and K. D. Lee rep
resenting the Business League, we're present
and made arguments in favor of the road,
giving facts to prove that the road is needed
aud that it would be of great value to the
couRty at large as we'll as to Shiloh and the
city of Sumter. They stated that the Busi-
ness League of Sumter would contribute $500
toward building the road.
Mr. E. w. Dabbs, who lives nesr the lioe
of the proposed road, stated that he and Mr..
Mcbride we:e very much interested in the
road and explained new road which be
wished opened in the direction of Shiloh. In
his opioion if the road and causeway cost
SO, 600 1t would be money we'll spent.
After considerable discussion and due con-
sderation Of the petition, on motion Of Com
missioner White, seconded by Commiouer
jenkins, it was decided .that this Board will
pay to the Business League of Sumter the
sum of $1,000 toward building eaid cause
way across Black river as soon as said work
is completed according to specifications a:
made BY Surveyor Haynsworth."
After disposing of a few matters Of routine
of no special importance the Board adjourn
ed
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Manchester Items.
Dark Corner, June ls.


Well, Mr. Editor, have been waiting for
that news, but have not caught up with
any 80 far; however, will send yoa few
lines for the paper aoy way.
Crops are pretty GOOD and generally we'll
worked. Some farmers are laying by their
corn, others are still working theirs. Gar
dens are pretty badly burnt up. Wheat and
oats have been harvested. Wheat yielded
we'll, but the oats crop was almost failure,
on our light lands, owing to the extreme cold
last winter.
attended court 10 your city on the llth
and 18th. Spent several pleasant hours with
my old friencs, Mr. and Mrs. l.. F jenkins
aod Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Just Brown Was
pleased to see the improved appearance 10 the
Court House. We hope the recommend dation
of the Grand Jsry will be heeded, aDd this
filthy habit of splitting 90 the floor be stopped
And by the way Judge Gage hit US hard
one about our Court House chairs, SC
NJ aud Mrs R r Ards, of Levi, visited
relatives here Saturday and Sunday.
The Pinewood school had its closing ex er-
cises last night. The exercises we're very
entertaining aud were successfully carried
out
The new Methodist Church at Pinewood
will be dedicated next Sunday, the oath inst.
Magistrate b. F. Stack, of Piuewood left
Saturday evening for Lake City, where Mrs.
Stack and children have been visiting for
some time.
Messrs. J. L. and Blandiug Ardis. James
Kolb aud j. II. Mcleod, spent Saturday
IN Sumter.
was glad to see something from my Priv
ateer friend 10 the last issue of the Watch
man and Southron
saw Bildad some tine ago. he looks 6ne
and l think could push pencil for you yet
if be would. Come out brother and let Us
hear from you. Also all the p. p. (pencil
pushers) please come to the front.
Politics are warming up some, and W. a.
Nettles has entered the race FOR magis,erial
honors against the present incumbent, ]. F.
Ingram sag hurrah for little Billie
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Last fell I sprained my left hip while
hspdling some heavy boxes. The doctor 1
called on said q. 6Sst it was slight strain
and would soon be we'll, but it grew worse
and The docto, then said had rheumatism.
/, continued to grow worse and l could bard
" get around to my work. went to a
drug store and the druggist recommended me
to ,,y Chamberiain's Pain Balm. tried it
aad one.half of a 5o.cent bottle cured me
entirely. | now recommend it to ali my
friends. 1t is for sale oy DR.. A. j. China.
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Watieses and Ramseys But be regretted to

Watieses aud Ranseys But be regretted to
say that through the indifference of sheis
desceodaats these, ooce glorious, names had
become almost unknuo, and be oesougnt
them to bes,ir themselves and rescue these
aames from oblivion ere too late. He said
that during the civil war Statebnrg had
again come to the front in the persoDs of
.sFighting Dick" Anderson and Dr.. Mat
thew T. Moore; the former the trusted
friend of Lee and Jackson, and the latter the
surgeon in chief at Fort Sumter almost from
the beginning OF the war, ful6Iling his du-
ties 80 brave!y aud ecceptablY that ne was
kept there until the fort was evacuated.
Col Dargen's address was oDjoyed from the
beginning to the eud, every one regrettipg
that be cut it short on account of the lateness
of the hour, and the applause was loud and
long.
Mr.. Piockuey then arose aod thanked
Mis-, Williams and her pupils for the pleasure
given the audience, aud presented Miss Will
li.ms With large boquet of beautiful flow
ers.
Your correspondent regrets that be cannot
give due praise to the scholars by name, but
this cannot be done except by naming all,
for it would be impossible to say which did
best.
Miss Kate Williams came here to teach nine
years ago, and with the exception of two
years, when circumstances prevented, has
taught ever since, and she won from the first,
and has ever since retained, the confidence
and Friendship of patrons aHd pupils.
W Eees
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Prof. Haynsworth Selected.

At . meeting of the board of trustees of
Furman University last week Prof. Hugh c.
Haysswor,h, of sn,s city, who has been
serving as principal of the Fountain Inn
Graded School for the past year, was elected
principal of the newly established Sitting
school at Furman. Prof. Haynswor:h is
graduate of Furmsn University, and is an
able and competent man. He taught the
schoo. OF philosophy at Farman during P:of.
q B. Moore's leave of sbsence in ,hs session
of lses.'9e. he proved successful teach.
er, and gave great satisfaction to the faculty
and patrons Of the university. His many
frinds here congratulate him 90 his success.
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Spot on the Sun.

Paris, June 17.-Abbe Mareux, the
astronomer, has dicovered aud sketcbed
through the big telescope in the optic
palace of the exposition a remarkable
spot on the suo. forming part of ao
extensive group and having diameter
of nearly 40 kilometres. This spot, be
says, will remain for seven days and
become visible to the naked eye. He
predicts the appearance of other spots
in July, August and September, infer.
ring that the neat duriag these months
will be very great.
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Chaminade
ICE CREAM FESTIVAL
Given for the Benefit of the Fourth
Regiment Band.

The Fourth Regiment Band will give 40
ice cream festival on the Monumental square
on Thursday eveoiug next from 8 TO 10
o'clock. The proceeds of the entertainment
will go toto the bands treasury and will be
used for the improvement of the organiza-
tion. The committee Of arrangements Is
composed of Messrs Claude Hurst, Eddie
jenkins and " lille Baltman. ADyooe who
desires to aid the band with contributions or
cream, sherbert, cake, etc should notify the
committee The band 10 an organization that
merits the good will and support of the com
muuity, and this is an opportunity for the
friends of the band to extend their assist
auce.
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A Vegetable Curiosity.

Mr.. Gerhardt was showing to bis friends
few days ago a carrot root and leaf stalk
that is perfect representation of a human
right haud. 1t has the thumb ard four
fingers, the thumb having the proper prcpor-
tion as to SIZE aod position, and the 6ugers
corresponding in shape aud length to the
drgers of the hand The thumb even has a
seam and depression at the eud, on the upper
side, corresponding to the nail. Mr.. Gar
hardt saws be has been 10 the gardening busl-
ness for 40 years, and this is the most re-
markable vegetable production that he has
ever eeen.
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State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTE.

COUNTY OF SUMTER.
BIZ r. Y Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
WHEREAS, wM. E ANDERSON made
w suit to me to grant him Letters
of Administration Of the Estate Of and effects
of JOHN G. PARNELL, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said John c Parnell, late OF
said County and State, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the
Court of PROBATE, to be held at Sumter
&C. H., on June 27tb, 1900, next, after
publication thereof, at II o'clock in the fore
noon, to show cause, if any they have, Why
the said Administration should not be gran t.
ed. .a.,.
Given under ny band this 18th day of
THos. Y. WALSH,
Judge of Probate.
lame 13-.2t
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The Philippine Commission.

Manila, June 17.-Judge Taft and
his colleagues of the civil commission
are studying the difficult legislative
phases Of the situation preparatory to
the work of enactiog new laws ou
Sept. /, when they assume legislative
power. The subjects have been tepta-
lively divided among then as follows:
Judge Taft-CrowD lands, land
titles. the church aod the civil service,
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The Telephone Mfg. Co. Meeting

The annual Eeeting of the stockholders
Of the Telephone Manufacturing Company Of
Sumter, S. c.. was held at their Office IL this
city on &ooday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
The president, Mr. Blow. made report of
The business of the past fiscal year, which wss
very satisfactory.
The directors aud officers are as follows:
Peter E Blow, president H7am Gro-
ves, Jr, secretary and treasurer C. T. Ma
son, Robert Shelor.
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State Dental ASSOCIATION.

The toir,ieth annual meeting of the South
Carolina State Dental association and State
Board of Dental Examiners will be held q,
Harris Liin.a Springs, commencing Tuesday,
July Sd, at p 10. All dentists 10 the State
and elsewhere are cordially invited, aud ali
members of the association are earnestly re-
Quesled TO be present
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Working Night and Day.

The busiest aud mightiest littls thing that
ever was made is DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
Every pill is a sugar coated globule of health,
that changes weakness into strength, listless-
ness into energy, bairn-fag into mental power
They're wonderful in building up the health
Only CSC per BOX. Sold by J. F. W. DeLorme
Druggist.
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letter, sait-Rneum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smartins incident to
these diseases is instantly allayed by applylng
Chanberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment Many
very bad cases have been permanently cured by
il. 1t is equally Efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples. chapped
hands, chlbiains. frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25cts per box. For sale by Dr. A. j.
China. Dec 800
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The British Forces
are Being Reduced.
NATAL, VOLUNTEERS AL,
LOWED TO GO TO
THEIR HOMES.
Full Division TO go to China.

London, June l8. 4.20 q. N There
are come indications that Lord Roberts
considers the end of the struggle in
South Africa not far distant. One OF
these is the fact that the Natal volun :
teers who had seen bard service were
dismissed to their homes by Sir Redvers
Butler Saturday. They were cheered
as they left bis camp
Another indication is the report cur
reut in authoritatively Informed mill
tary circles 10 London that complete
division of regulars is to be wIthdrawr
from Gen Buffers army and embarked
q. Durbau for China. The troops
drawn from India probably will 60
next.
LORD Roberts let yesterday 60 by
without telegraphing.
The correspondents at headquarters
are, as they have been for tea days,
silent
Unofficial intelligence from Machado'
dorp via Lorenzo Marques is to the
effect that the British troops are near
Middleberg The Boer narrative of
the fighting east of Pretoria posted cp
bulletio board outside of President
Kruger's car at Machadodorp, ran thus:
The commanders east of Pretoria
IN the direction of Bronkborst spruit
were compelled to retire after fierce
stand of more than two days, in way
that won the admiration of the acting
commandans general. The short rifle
fire was very hot aud for part of the
second day, especially late 10 the after
noon, the enemy fought at distance
of 100 yards. Our loss cannot be
given yet. The acting commaodan'
general only mentions Field Cornet Jan
Van Buren killed. He vas one of the
pluckiest men in the field.
"nformasion is agaio at hand re-
gardiog the miserable condition of she
enemy's troops that have penetrated te
johannesburg and Pretoria. They coo
tinualiy complain OF the lack of food
Several British soldiers have died IL
the streets of Pretoria of exhaustion
and starvation. Along the roads lie
the corpses of horses aud mules, while
living animals are so weak that they
are hardly able to carry their loads
Another bulletin at Mach dodorp
according to a dispatch dated June 10
says: "Fifteen officers and 500 British
soldiers, prisoners, have arrived 3
Starderton, Free State. bound fo
Nooltgedacht Thirty burgaers were
killed and wounded during the last fe7
days fighting near Pretoria.
Mr.. Steyu, in consequence OF Lore
Roberts annexation Of the Free Stat
by proclamation declaring that the Fre
State will still exist, is independent ant
does not acknowledge the authority o
Great Britain
The Britieh prisoners at Nooitgedach
have been having exciting games o
football to keep themselves warm
They are, according to dispatch fron
Lorenzo Marques, without shelter 0
medical comforts, and are con6ned be
tween two mountains, where the su'
does sot shine until 8 80 m.
Delsgoa Bay merchants are rushlo|
goods toward Macbadodorp, the Boe
expectation being that the use of th
railway will soon be lost. aud that th
preparations for fpal stand 10 th
Lydenburg district must be prompt.
completed.
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DIR. Cady,s Condition Powders

re just what horse needs when in bad con
dition Tonic, blood purifier and vcrmifuge.
They are not food but medicine, and the best
to use to pu, horse in prime condition. Price
25 cents per package. For sale by Dr. A. j
China. Dec $40
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Beers in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, June 16.-While the
convention delegates were arriving by
every train the three representatives OF
the South African republics. Messrs
Fischer. of the Orange Free State, and
C. II. Vessels aud A. D. Wolmaraus.
Of the Trapsvaa|. also put in az appear
ance They took quarters at the
Walton, which is the centre of political
activity. ADD alter dinner mingled with
tie people in the lobby. talking famil-
iarly to large crowds Mr. Vessels,
when asked if there was any signlf-
caoce 10 the visit at the time of the
convention, said
mot the least. We bad expected
to have a meeting here, but owing to
the convention have given it up. We
are here simply az observers, to see the
manner in which your nominations for
the presidency are made
..Do you seek a Beer plank 10 the
platform ?''
"Tbere uil be 20 move Of that KIDD
By US. Naturally it would be crafty
iug to Us il such a plank were put 10
the platform. But il that comes about
i. viii be through the spontaneous
action of :ha delegates. .
The Boer delegates will romain here
until Tuesday and perhaps longer
rs cgBhf: RELIEF cures Cole,
ss,,sN Neuralgia aud Tocthache in
'4IH< five minutes. Sour Stomach and
Summer Complaints. Price. 25c.
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Fresh supply of new style Bugaies and
Harness, jus received at !" B Boyle's.
June i4-2t
Feeds OF All kinds for stock ard mix cows
Also some Seed Peas a, W b. Boyle's.
June l4-2i
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PROGRAMME.


PROGRAMME.
March.
Iovocauon-Rev ". q. Barnwel.
Chorus-We Are Coming.
Salutatory-Anlie Rees.
Seraphine Wal,g-Sadie Fiud.
Recita,ioa-The Bear Story-Anelis
Holmes.
Seng-The Little Doves-Bessie Bsrnweil,
Annie Moore, Ned Leavell.
Reci.ation-Cupid's Dar,s-Julian Fsier-
500.
Recitation n-Platonie-Sadie Fiud.
Vocal So!o-The Crickets Song-Emma
Barnwe!l.
Reci,a,ion-Entering In-Dessie Norris.
Yankee Doodle and Di1ie-Betti- Frierson,
Mayo Rees.
Reci,a.ion-The Spelling Lesson-4innie
Norris.
Instrumental Solo-Sadie FLUID.
A Kindergarten Game-Bessie Barrwell,
Annie Moore, Julian Frierson, Lou Lsavell,
Bessie Norris, Hall Ramsey, Minnie Norris,
Ned Lea.ell, Sallle Norris. Sam Ramsey.
notwithstanding Eggs-Bettie Frier-
500.
Soaz-The Robin Redbreas,s-Dessie Nor
,is, Minnie Norris, Sallie Norris.
Reci,a,on-Tbe Model Wouan-Sadie
FLUID.
Soag-The Yellow Birds-Jnlian Frerson,
Lou Leavell.
Recitation-Sallie Norris.
Recira,ion-Little 3:eeches-aayo Rees.
Song-The Fairies Bright-Julian Frier-
600.
Reclta,iou-sister's Beau-Emma Barn
we'll
Reci,s,ion-The Charmed Life-Aunie
Rees.
Song-Baby, Ba5y-Bessie Barnwell,
Aimee Moore.
Pan,omime-The Old Folks at Home
Emma Ba.rwell, Sadie Flud, Bette Frierson,
Emma Frierson, Amelia Holmes, Aonie Rees,
Mayo Rees.
Valedictory-Enma Frierson.
Chorus-Hcr7ah
Literary Address-Col j. J Dargan.
When Col Daczsn was introduced De came
forward and was warely greeted by the
eudisnce With uuch feeling be spoke of
the pleasure be experienced 10 coming TO the
neighoorhood and of bis qualification at his
receptloo He congratulated Miss Williams
on The tyaiaiog and proficiency shown oy her
pupils, aud thanked her and then for the
pleasure they had given the audience He
then said that be had first had MS Thoughts
turned to State history upon coming to live
at Stateburg years ago. and had since learn
ed what an Interesting history our State had
BE spoke Of the historical associations COD.
nected with "the High Hills of Santee. aod
recalled the fact that We were then 90 the
spot where Gen. Sumter's horse cuce stood,
and when twas destroyed by Tareton' stfoop-
ecs during the Revolutionary War, and said
that Gen. Green had three :,nes brought his
army 10 these hills to rest and recruit them
after srduous campaigns il other parts OF the
State
He then said there was DO Place il tie
State, outside OF Caaries,oa, where there
were more names oace famous ia national
and State history amoag the audience were
SGmters, Batnwe!ls, PlnckDeys, caoieys,
Ardersons ard Bulls, and descendants o.
AanUiogs, Richardson's, Rusledges, Kinlccbs,
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stateburg School Closes.

S,a.eburg, S. G, June 10, 1900
The closing exercises of the Ssateburg
High Schsoi were held ct the residence of Nj.
sad Mrs. Jas. Pinckney on the evening of the
18th. By invitation Col. Jno. J. Dargan de-
li7ered ar address. Mr. and Mrs PiachneJ
spared no palus in arranging and decorating
the rooms. A stage was erected at one end
Of the double rooms at the front Of the bouse
and the rooms were we'll lighted, aud con-
spicuous on the walls was the Stars aad Bars,
emblem of glorious deeds and patriotic
thoughts. TIE following programme was
carried ons:
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st Joseph's Commencement
The Programme of Exercises This
Evening.

The Annual Commencement exercises of
ST. Joseph's Academy will be held in the
Opera House this evening, beginning at $50
o:olo
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Mathilde Richter, Doniphan

Mrs. Mathilde Richter, Doniphsn
Neb. says:
al suffered from catarrh for many
years, bu: since have been taking Pc.
ru-na 1 feel strong and well. 7 would
advise ali people to try Pe-ru-na. As
used Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin while was
passing through the change of life, I am
positively convinced your beneficial
remedies have relieved me from all my
flls.n
Pe-ru-na has raised more women from
beds of sickness and set them to work
again than any other remedy. Pelvic
catarrh is the bane of womankind. Pc
ru-na is the bane of catarrh in all forms
and stages. Mrs. Col. Hamilton, Column
bus, o., says: " recommend Pe-ru-na to
women, believing it to be especially
Dene fetal TO them"
Send for a free book written by DR..
Hartman, entitled Health and Beauty
Address DR.. Hartman, Columbus, o.
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A CHINESE DINNER.
At Last We Can Account for the Bar
barous Boxer.

The Boston Herald Chatterer chat
tiers Chinese, with comments: Here
is the menu Of Chinese dinner, eaten
in Picking just prior to the massacre:
The first course was kind Of square
tower formed of slices of breast of
goose-fat, rich goose it was, too
and of fish which the Chinese call
COWS head, with a large dish of
hashed tripe and nard eggs. Next
came grains of picked wheat and
barley, shellfsh, enormous prawns,
preserved ginger and fruits. All
these were eaten with ivory chop
sticks, which the guests brought with
them. On grand occasions the first
dish is always birds nest soup, which
consists of thick, gelatinous sub
stance. The second course is a ragout
of sea snails, their taste resembling
that of green fat Of turtle The snails
are followed by dish Of the flesh COW
ering the skulls of surgeons. Other
dishes consist of sharks fins mixed
with slices of pork, ducks tongues
and deers' tendons-a royal dish.
Stewed plums and boiled rice are
often added. and. last Of all, tea is
served. Western barbarians do not
wish to be bigoted. but it strikes the
fdstidious American who has been
feeding at bis club and the best res
taurants, not to mention at the ex-
pense of his friends French chef, that
this sort Of diet is sufficient TO make
Boxers and pretty much anything
else out Of the human being who in
dulges in it. Tell me what a man
eats and III tell you what manner
of man he is, is the new aphorism."