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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
A THREE DAYS ARMlsTICE

Loodon. June 6 "A special dispatch
from Lo,epzo Marques dated Tuesday.
Jaoe 5. says General Butler aud
Christina Botba met at Laing's Mex at
Buffers request wbeu three days
armistce was agreed upoo."
The dispatch adds that the British
have evacuated Utrecht
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
IRISH BATTALION CAPTURED.

London, June 5, u, midnight =
Lord Roberts reports to toe war
Office that the Thirteenth battalion of
the Imperial Yeomanry (irlsb) was
overwhelmed by the Beers at Lind
ley
Lord Methuen made magnificent
march to the rescue, but was too
late
Following is the text of the dis
patch
"Pre,o,ia station. June 5, 1856 p
nj regret to report that the
Thirteenth Imperial Yeomanry had
to surrender to very superior force
of the enemy on May 81. near Lind
ley. On receiving Information of the
battalion being attacked, ordered
Me,huen to proceed with all speed to
ito assistance
"Methuen was then on the march
on the Helibron side of Kroonstad.
and, half an hour after the receipt Of
my telegram on June l, he started
off By 10 a. m of the following
day he had marched Al miles in %
hours but be was too late to rescue
Col Spragge's Yeomany
tMethuen attacked the Beers, who
were between = ,0G0 end 3 600 strong,
and after running fgh: OF five
hours, completely :oa;ed the enemy
The Boers Resreaang to the
Mountains Where Th9y
Have Great Stores OF Am
mGc5t;on acd Erovjs-
London, June I. 315 q. Mil
sary operation in South Africa are
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-13
Phe Boers Resreatlng TO tne
iCaS

Loodoo, June I. 3.15 a. Mil.
sary operation in South Africa are
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-14

Last Sunday, Palm Sunday was the
entrance day to Holy Week. The SER
vice Of the day is beautiful. and in Lat
in countries it is certainly picturesque
sight, besides being significant with the
thought Of the day, to see the small
carts filed with palm branches and the
passere-by each with a green leaf that
has been or is to be blessed by priest,
bishop or cardinal. Holy Week cannot
but recall Rome with its thousands Of
guests, just now. it's mystic maze Of
magnificent churches, it's ceremonies
without number. it's glorious music,
especially "the angel choir" its priests,
its bishops, it's cardinals and it's pope.
No wonder "all roads lead to Rome"
In the Catholic world, in the English
church. and in the ritualistic Episco-
pal churches the strict observance
OF Holy Week is apparently growing
among their society members. In the
old world. in New York and Baltimore
many women Of fashion 60 into retreat
there being special services he'd for
them in some of the large converts.
For Easter there is q particular Paris
custom that has come over to us and
been adopted by numerous churches.
1t is called "la quete," it being merely
the collection, except that on Easter
the usher in taking up the offering is
always accompanied by some woman Of
position and fashion.
Do you get your Courier regularly
Please compare address. II incorrect.
please send right address to Courier
Office. Do this this week.
Mrs. Charles Hammond and Miss
Hammond entertained a number of
people very happily on Saturday. A
kensington was the order Of the after
noon and the guests spent industrious
moments with their various bits OF EN-.
broidery. A musical program added
greatly to the enjoyment OF the after
noon. Miss Andrus of Washington,
gave a mandolin solo. which was en-.
Enthusiastically received. Miss Tressa
Sale and Miss Tina Brsdt brought
pleasure with their vocal solos. Miss
Poynter related love tale in very un.
affected, charming way; Miss Charlotte
Clark gave q brilliant piano number,
and Miss Hammond with much per-
sussion yielded to playing waltz from
Chopin. The guests found their part
ners for the luncheon that followed by
matching silks given them to embroider
on piece canvas.on which was stamp
cd boot, there being in each case four
boots to be outlined in the same colors.
A silver thimble was presented to Mrs.
Metcalf, az the one whose boot pre-
sented the most perfect outline stitch,
and to Mrs. w. G. L. Taylor vas given
a celluloid thimble as q consolation gift.
The invited guests we're: Meedames
c. Gere. J. w. Winger, H. P. Eamee,
L. G. Richards. Guy Brown, H. E.
Lewis. L. G. Burr, H. H. Wilson, R.
M. Turner, A. W. Field, A. s. Tib-
belts. q. H. Wheeler, F. w. Eason, C.
H. Morrill,, Tobias Castor. Eli Plum
mer, Andrus. Fling, A. Metcalf. Leming,
Houtz, John Reed, Kirker. M. H. Ev-
erett, Bowman. d. Hartley, Wright.
Polk. Chamber, Bsbcock, Bessey. Put
nam, Brooks, Reese. r. A. Holyoke. F.
w. Hill, Barbour, Harris. Rewick, Van
Boskirk, Riser. Webster, McCreery.
]. h. MacLean, POINTER, A. J. Sawyer,
Weeks. ]. H. Harley. j. T. Lees, NJ.
Parker, 81. B. Ward. A. s. Raymond,
q DouaA q D;alenlka G d
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-04-14
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Pound, E. H. Marshall. E. P. Holmes
and Deweese. Misses WEIGH, Poynte,.
Conklin, and Getner.
Miss Mignon Tricky entertained
some Of the members of the j. o. c.
club on Saturday. April the seventh.
A very gay, happy evening was spent in
card playing and dancing. The invited
guests were: Joyce Broadly, Cleon
Moore, Leona Stonebaugh, jeanette
Palmer, Pauline Whitcome. Fred Hall,
Will Jacobs. Herbert State, Jack Nc
Commit, Carl Bentley, Charlie Whedon
and David Bomgardner.
Mrs. Charles II. Morrill, gave lunch
con Cd Wednesday at one o'clock. The
table was handsome with cut glass,
silver and flowers. Six courses were
served. The guests were: Mesdames
Rewick, Lamb. W. j. Turner, Harris.
Burlingim, Calvert. Taylor, George
Clark. Kelley of Red Cloud, Nance.
Talbot and Miss Harris.
Madame MacLean left Monday for
Iowa City. Madame MacLean is
great favorite with Lincoln people and
it was pleasure indeed to have her here
once again.
Les Bohemiennes met on Wednesday
with Mrs. Griffith.
Mrs. Henry Hartley entertained the
Century club on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. F. E. Campbell spoke Of the
literature. science, music and drama of
Holland. Miss Stewart played one of
Sieveking's compositions.
Marion Watkins-wee maiden-en-
tertained her friends on Tuesday after
noon in honor Of her sixth birthday.
The Faculty club met on Wednesday
afternoon with Mrs. Barbour. An in
genious game Of book titles, that caused
much amusement, was played. Flea
nor Barbour and Blossom Wilson acted
out many Of the titles in a very clever
manner. Mrs. Fossler won the prize as
the most proficient guesser OF the after
noon.
The Athenae club met with Mrs.
Harley on Friday afternoon.
Mrs. N. H. Everett went to Chicago
on Wednesday to visit Doctor and Mrs.
Harry Everett.
Mrs.. L. w. Garoutte entertained at
euchre on Friday afternoon, April sixth,
in honor Of Mrs. Frank Van Hora and
Mrs. r. M. Simons of Denver. The
invited guests were: Mesdames Sim.
ons, Van Horn, LIE Gore. Usher. Spencer.
Guenzel, G. 1. Jones, Elias Baker, jew
ell, Casebeer, Whiting, F. W. Hill,
Hayes. and Davis. Pretty souvenirs of
the Easter season we're presented to
each guest.
The Congregational club will give
banquet April the eighteenth.
Mrs. Vending. an honorary member
Of the L. A. Kensington, entertained
the members Of the club on Monday
afternoon. The afternoon was a de-
lightful one. Mrs. Rewick was asked
into the membership fold and was made
welcome with greetings of wit and good
will. Mrs. Vending served q two
course luncheon to her guests who we're:
Mesdames W.. ]. Turner. Patrick, Viii
kinson. Van Brunt, F. E. Campbell,
Jones, Chaplin. Humphrey, Billmeyer,
Kennsrd, and Miss Weeks and Miss
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
hIpS BAY PLAYGROTND.

The Kip's Bay Gymnasium and Playground. in
Thirty fiji th-st near First-ave.. was thrown open
to the children Of that neighborhood yesterday
afternoon, or rather 1t invaded by them. The
formal opening was put down for o'clock, but for
hours before that the ridgepole of the fences at
either end of the playground was lined with small
boys.
Three city lots 100 by 10 feet devoted to the
playground. The centre is set apart for kinder
garten games and is covered with an awning.
There Is also a sand pile composed of the Coney
Island article for the smaller children. The gym
nastic apparatus consists of a climbing rope and
pole fifty feet of rope for tug of war several
travelling rings, two pairs of flying rings and an
inclined ladder. There ten large swings ten
baby swings and eight seesaws. which are covered
by an awning. A basketball outfit takes up the
rest Of the space.
The grounds will be open until October /. II is
the fourth playground established by the Outdoor
Recreation Society The grounds will be in charge
of a trained gymnast and kindergarten The
these Fairgrounds are an absolute necessity, and
that a part of every public park should be set
aside for such a purpose The society receives no
money from the city and is supported by private
subscriptions.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

kind for our women for men and women to-
gether.
THE Woman's Educational Society which meets
once month, has for its president Princess Mori
Its membership is about five hundred. The Sani-
izations have lecturers, who occupy from one to
two hours at each session. The latter society has
between three hundred and four hundred members.
The character of the Interrogation Society more
like that of American club. Its object Is to
bring up useful topics for discussion. At each
meeting an original paper is read by of the
members and this IS followed by a discussion
This society has about fifty active members,
The Monday Club. which formed during the
last year by number OF foreign residents with
some prominent native women has for it's purpose
instruction and social enjoyment This meets
every two weeks during the season. y short Iect-
ure in either Japanese English. interpreted so
that all may understand. Is given at each meeting
The membership of this society is limited fifty
Besides these are associations for work among
Christian women, the Woman's Christian Temper
correspondence the wOmen's branch of the Red
Cross hospital work. and of the Charity Hospital,
which was founded by the Empress.
our women of course, need experience, and our
work in these lines is mere beginning We are
not used TO going about American women do
and for this reason it is difficult TO get the mem
bers to be regular in attendance. even when they
wish to do their part faithfully. In nv opinion The
old social customs hinder the progress of such
work l believe much more can be done now to
social life through school work and life among the
young girls"
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
ION THE ISLAND OF CEYLON
MISS NJ. W. LEITCH TELLS OF LIFE
THERE-HOSPITAL WORK FOR
WOMEN AND CHILDREN.

Miss NJ. w Leitch, of Boston. who has been at
tending the Ecumenica Conference as a delegate,
has many interesting facts to tell of the mission
airy work in North Ceylon. She said yesterday to a
Tribune reporter:
There are now in North Ceylon two large hospi-
tals four dispensaries ana two nurses training
schools. These medical missions supported by
the American Board (Congregatonalist) They are
easily accessible to three hundred thousand people.
The General Medical Mission at Manepy was
opened in 1898; the Woman's Medical Mission, at
Inuvil in 1898 The latter is known as the McCloud
WOmen's and Children's Hospital having been
founded by Mrs. John McCloud. of Philadelphia.
Three thousand patients received treatment and
in 1t during the last year. 1t comprises five
each of the wards and departments being detached.
thorough course in nursing is given to the Tamil
girl students of the training schools. Only those
who have lived in Ceyion and have seen the suf-
fering caused by superstition appreciate the
benefit that this means to the people.
We used frequently during cur life in Ceylon.
before the advent there of medical missionaries to
the shouts of devil dancers. and our hearts used
to ache thought that some poor sufferer was
being rendered yet more miserable by being told
that he was possessed with devil, and by the in
ceSsant ear splitting sounds of the drums and the
unearthy yellS of the professional eXorCiStS
While there we were accustomed to hold weekly
meeting for poor women, in which they were taught
reading, Bible verses, hymns and sewing. Among
those who came to bright faced young
woman by the name of Chnatchie. We missed her
from the class day. and upon inquiry learned
that she sick. After the class went to
her. Upon entering her small hut fOunc
Chinatchie lying on a mat on the earthen floor
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

That money s well spent which brings a due
ress That sum is We'll invested which brings the
eiver into relations with his fellow man and
real. world beyond the stars. To SO apporton the
each member Of the family the best possible is
no mean task, but requires the highest accomplish
methods and mnst feel II the responsbilitv of doing
the work, and when it is done they must have the
The mother must decide what kind of life is best
to spend IN such such way as to secure m this end If
cent for food then the rent must be lowered, and
family shall take more than its share then wages
the limit of efficiency be substituted fer lavish in
dniseHee Each family will haze h, its own problem
and It Is the woman's duty to solve it successfully.
and not weakly hand it over to the jonitor Of
an apartment house and her husbands bookkeeper.
The delight of manufacture, which was the
secret of grandmothers contentment under
what seems to us hard lot may be in large
the disposition of the manufactured articles we
buy and use We may still produce effects. If not
pictures and food by the disposition make OF
value then how worthless are many Of our be-
longings purchased with little thought and less
taste, placed wherever the servant wills and left
behind or the auction when we move
in vain search for that which only the spirit
1T is possible to live well and have most things
year almost ST anyW i in amer America. Pro%ided sS
the housekeePer s knows her business and will give
will run Itself for the most part No woman whom
Nature alone has inducted into the position can
do It, 1t will be said at once that woman with
sufficient business ability thus to save money will
be content to spend and not to earn. That remains
to be When the science of consumption is as
clearly worked out have been facts in the
science OF production, it may prove quite as at
tractive and far more expressive of indviduaIity.
1T has been said that the souls leisure is doubled
by halving its wants Our wants have been doubled
and Quadrupled until there is leisure for soul
or body and no self to express. Each is pattern
OF his neighbor in house and dress and table. What
is being worn is asked instead of what becomes
me. What does Mrs A. have for breakfast or
Mrs. 3. for dinner. instead Of what will give my
family the best brain and muscle.
."Whatever the income, small large. let he
apportioned according to the highest needs of the
family, not on the basis of Nle lowest appetites
And let each housewife whose expenses must be
Kept within the given limit repeat at least once a
day Channings Symphony, to live content with
small means. to seek elegance rather than luxury
and refinement rather than fashion TO be worthy
not respectable, and wealthy. rich q"
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
MARRIAGE OF Lillian BELL.

Miss Lillian Bell. the novelist. will be married on
Wednesday Arthur Hoyt Bogue. Both are resi-
dents of Chicago Mr.. Bogue is graduate of
Princeton, a popular clubman and a successful
business man. 1t Is said that after their European
wedding journey the couple will make their home in
this city.
Miss Bell Is a handsome woman with fondness
for Partisan gowns, and is extremely popular in
the artistic circles of Chicago. She is member of
many clubs, including the Twentieth Century. Lii
ian Bell is the daughter of Major N w. Bell
Two Thousand invitations the reception that
follows the ceremony have been issued.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
FACTORING THE ARMY NJ RISING BILL

The third annual convention of the Nurses AS
sociated Alumne OF the United States and Canada.
which began Thursday in the Academy of Medi-
cine, closed yesterday The ffty-five delegates rep
resented many Of the principal training schools for
nurses In this country AT the closing session the
following resolution passed:
Resolved That this association strongly and
unanimously indorSes the principles contained in
the bill recently before Congress to establish per-
manent Army nursing service. under the direction
of properly qualified trained nurse, subject to the
control OF the Secretary of War and the Surgeon
General of the United States Army and, further
its passage.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

Unconscious. Examination showed that the flesh
of her back was bruised and lacerated; As soon
as she became i'll her husband. believing her to
be possessed with a devil. had called in the devil
dancers. These had danced and beaten drums night
after night She had been compelled bite off the
head of a live chicken in order that the hot blood
might aDDease the thirst of the devils. Finally
because all these treatments failed, they had
dragged her out into the jungle and beaten her
with scOurges. This had terrified her that she
had swooned, and at the time of visit had
been restored TO consciousness; The beating had
occurred the night before and food or medi-
cine had been given to her during the entire day;
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
WOMEN'S CLUBS IN JAPAN
LETTER FROM UME TSUDA. OF TOXIC
PROGRESS HAMPERED BY
ANCIENT CUSTOMS.

"Women's organizations in Japan are called
societies rather than clubs said Ume Tsuda of
Toxic, in letter a club woman of this
city. THE word club prejudces many people and
so we prefer the other term society. Our work in
these societies is much like club work in Amer
ica partially because our women are retiring and
partially because there is little social life of any
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

but her relatives had repeatedly shaken and beat en-
her, and had even applied live Goals to her feet
resuSctate her.
Sitting there the floor OF that little hut be-
side the woman whom had learned know
and love- it came to with overwhelming force
that she was only of thousands around us who
IN times of sickness were subjected to just such
barbarous treatment and we felt that medical re-
lief should be provided for them.
Miss Leitch and her sister and brother went to
Ceylon missionaries under the American Board
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
GOOD CHEER.

Have you had a kindness shoWnf
Pass II on.
Twas not given for you alone
Pass IL on.
Let It travel down the yearA
Let II wipe another's tears.
Till in heaven the deed appears
Pass IL on.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

twenty years ago They returned to this country
ten years later. and have since that time worked
independently, giving their time. and zeal
collectors for the American Board 1t was
largely through their efforts that the medical work
described started $50 226 having been collected
nv for
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
FIRM COMPOSED Of WOMEN

The firm of Curran Davies. shoe dealers at No
2i5 Sixth-ave. is composed entirely of women
They carry full lines of goods In all the --latest
styles of shapes and materials.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
THE CARPENTER

That evening. when the Carpenter swept out
The fragment shavings from the workshop loon
And placed the tools in order and shut to
And barred for the last time the humble dom.
And. going on his way to the world
Turned from the laborer's lot forevermora
i wonder. He glad?
That morning. when the Carpenter walked rorsA
From Joseph's cottage. in the glumerins Iighs
And babe His holy mother long farewell;
And through the skies OF dawn. all peariy brixhe.
Saw glOOming the dark shadow of a cross
Yet seeing. set His feet toward Caivarys heizhr.
wonder, He sad?
An! when the Carpenter went on His
He thought not for Himself OF good or III
his path was one through shop thronging men
Craving His help. cen TO the cross crowned hIll
In toiling. healing, loving. suffering-aH
His JOY and life to do His Fathers will
And earth and heaven are gladI
IS Alice RanistA
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06
PARIS MODES.

Madame earlier. whose Salons l6, Rue de la
Paix. Paris l6. Avenue Massina. Nice, and In the
Galerie Charles III at Monte Carlo, are so well
known 10 American ladies visiting Europe, enjoys
the distinction of being Court Modiste to all the
frst class foreign Courts
New-York tribune., 1900-05-06

There is story of a king who gave his son
everything prince could wish and vet the Prince
was not happy. At length day a magician
came to the court and the boy and said 10 the
hlnS; Il can make your son happy. but you must
well said the King. what you ask / will give"
80 the price was paid. and the magician took the
boy into private room He wrote something with
White substance on a piece OF paper. Next he gava
the boy candle. and told him 10 light II and hold
It under the paper and see what he could read.
The boy did as he told and read these words.
Prince made of the secret and became the
happeSt boy in the kinSdom.-(The Rev. DR.. Marion
d Shutter.
Thank God for joy:
For glad, sweet thoughts that food the soul. and
spring.
Larklike. into the sky TO soar and sing;
For kindly airs that WOO TO bud and fOver
Thy dormant being. and awake new power
With each new morn; purposes that bring
To heart and soul their full and just employ
Thank God for JOY.
And. oh. thank Him for pain
Ihat shuts thee in in SilenCei Wait and know
The rain that breaks the blossom and laws low
The beings root. of future bud and leaf
The guarantee; so shalt thou surely grow
To fairer heights. TO nober powers attain
&c W. Bronson
THE GLAD ENDING.
To think His thoughts is bIessedness supreme;
TO know Himself. the Thinker is our life:
To rest this weary intellect His,
Is the glad ending OF minds endless strife.
For this is life eternal Him 10 know.
And Jesus Christ His Son. whom He hath sents
Light brighter than the noon bright ornament
-(Bonar.
Waterbury Democrat., 1900-10-31
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Alderman Daniel Mahaney is again around among his friends after being detained at home for quite . while with a severe attack of rheuma- tism.
 This will be gala night for the youngsters of Brooklyn, for it is Halloween night. The boys will in- dulge in all sorts of pranks tonight as the exchanging of gates, etc. But the youngsters will not be the only ones to celebrate, older folks will make merry but in more sedate man. her. Parties will be held and suppers will be in order. At the Brooklyn Athletic club great Halloween so- claDle will be given. One of the fea- lures of the evening will be a supper. Following this there will be dancing until q late hour. This will be a great and exciting night in this dis .trict.
 Democrats and republicans should attend the democratic rally in the auditorium tomorrow night and hear George Fred Williams and the Hon Daniel Davenport talk upon the issues of the day. They are able men and Will deal with subjects in which all have common interest instead of en- deaVoring to amuSe their hearers by spinning yarns that are all right in their own place, but serious people look for something more substantial at this time when there are so many great interests at stake. Every body should attend this rally and take home to themselves what the speakers will have to say.
 The St Thomas Cadets are in- dulging in the hardest of practice nightly in order that they may be in the best of form for next Sundays game with the Merrimacs. The rival ry between both elevens and their supporters is very bitter and intense and considerable betting is being in- dulged in as to the result of the game. Both elevenS have been greatly strengthened since they last met, all kinds of new plays have been re- hearsed and both teams will be in the best of condition when they meet. The contest will be for the championship of the city. Both teams now claim it. The Cadets team work in practice is all that could be expected and Coach Bagley is exceedingly pleased with the work of all the players; so is Trainer Mahan with the condition of the play CTS.