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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16
Mr.. ". S. Ora ham.


Dear Sir: You ask me for state
ment as to the facts as to weight OF
Camden hose reel wagon. I was asked
by the Captains, or some Of them, to
weigh each and every hose wagon; all
wagons to be empty and stripped of
All weight except such hose as they
intended to use. While at dinner on
the day of races was told by one of
our young nen who works with me at
stable that Camden wagon had been
at scales and he had ken weight Of
same. He told me thesweight and |
said, Are you sure you weighed that
wagon right, as that seems pretty
heavy for that small wagon?" He said,
II am sure weighed it right said,
.sDid you strip the wagon, see that
everything was ont of boSes?" mo
sir, I did not, was his reply. l told
him if he weighed it he should have
done SO. Sornesof the boys asked me
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Sumter, S. G., July 10, 1902.

Sumter, S. G., July 10, 1902.
". S. Graham, Sumter, S. G.
Dear Sir: Following the wishes of
the local fremen, I instructed the en-
gineer at the pumping station tokeep
the standpipe running over during all
the races held here during the recent
tournament, and. Lam positive that
my instructions were carried out to
the letter The maximum pressure
obtainable at the hydrant at which all
connections were made during the
races, is from So to So pounds. Very
truly, n. L. Scarborough,
Supt. Sumter Water Co., and County
Treasurer.
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=, = John W. Abercrombie, a native of
Alabama. and relatively young man,
has been elected to the presidency Of
the State University.
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A Windfall.

'You say his money fell to him?"
"No. he fell to it-tumbled through
a coal hole and sued the city."-Chica-
SO Herald
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The worst Trouble.

Is there anything harder to bear
than real trouble?" l asked the intellec-
tual man who sat next to me in the
smoker.
"Only imaginary trouble" he replied
Judge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16

But. you see. spend twenty-five of
those minutes deciding what want to
eat."-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
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Columbia, S. G, July Is.
W. S. Graham, Chief Fire Dept,
Sumter, S. G.
I consider the tournament held in
your city as fair as any We ever at
tended, both with courtesy and fair
ness to all. Geo. A. Shields,
Prest. Palmetto Fire Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16

If you get rich, you must make mon.
ey during dull times.--Atchison Globe,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-16

the weight Of the Camden wagon. I
told them had not weighed it. but
this yoang man. had, and also his
weight Of same. They expressed sur
prise at weight and said that would
not go, but Camden must weigh over
and must weigh it.
Some of the fremen went OFF and
brought Camden back, with a young
white man driving. I was told that
he was the Chief of Carnden's Fire.
Department. I asked him il he would
open up and show his boxes, which he
readily did. | found one of his boxes
near the rear step full of, old iron
weights, and pieces of iron and brass,
which had him to take out and then I
weighed it over and found his weight
1920 pounds. His first weight was
1912 pounds. Making a difference of
2s2 pounds. Now, Mr. Graham, I am
not prepared to say that there was
anything wrong in this weight, as
Camden still had.the weights in wagon
when she came back to NE, and I ask
edsher Chief what connection they
had TO the FIRE wagon. His answer
was we use them to help us when We
have to put on more weight TO get a,
certain amount of weight.
Now, 7 am sorry that there is some
bad feeling in this matter and I
;don't care to have anything to say,
but these are the facts in the case.
Respectfully, 6. W. Stansill.
Charleston, S. c., July IA, 1902
Mr.. W. S. Graham, Sumter, S. G.
Dear Sir: Ny opinion is that
Tournament was absolutely fair and
square, and each team had fair start.
NJ. j. Grace,
Starting Judge.
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Columbia, S. c., July Is.
". S. Graham, Sumter, S. G.
Your courtesy all that could be ex-
pected and I have no complaint.
Jno. B. Rodgers,
President Ind. Fire Co.
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Ris Dyspepsia.

'You say you take half an hour foE
luncheon every day?'
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We'll, you ought not to have dyspep-
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Sumter. S. C.. July 10. 1902.

Street Commissioner.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-25
EI dItimo disCurso
de Pi y MargaII

P0eos dias antes de morir pronunci6 ell se-
nor Pf Marpall, EN- ell centro Gle la <Uni6n
Escolar,o de Madrid, un hermoso discurso, dl-
timo de la inmensa serie del gran pensador y
dem 6crsta, Ell cual puede estIm arse como ei
broche con que para siempre Sc cerraron aque.
Hos labios de urnlnosos raudaIes.
He aquf ell tltilne parrafo dc ese dltimo
discuFso:
vuestro esp1rittl. Sed respstuoGos para con
vuestros maestros con los sutorel de vuestros
libros de enst f1anZsy pero no iureis nunca so
bre Ia palsbra del escritor nj dei maestro De-
bells leer los IN os oir los otros, examinando
81 las Ideas que ros dan son conforn1es vuestro
pens8miento y vuestra conciencia. 81 no 10
son, deseis com bs tirlRs; ST 10 SON, debefs
petarIas. no os eapante veros solos en- vues-
ira opinion; en- todas las grsndes crisis de ID
historic un hombr solo ha tenido raz6n contra
toda lA humanidadS
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-25
MARlNos AMoTIIvADos

La tripula ci6n del bsrco <Ems,s que lego
q Mayagtez de arrlhsda forzosa Sc amotin6
peg&ndose salir EN- dicho bareo por no reu-
mir condolences &c aeguridad para el viz Ia
TN buzo exsmiE6 completam0nte Ell fondo
del barco encontrando aigunos rasgonos en-
In quflla pedazo, de pnas a0s pLlgadas,
ra7gado en- una de lRs psnchas
Apesar de asto ls tripulaci6rl rehusa ha-
ceEse Ia mar.
ELL bnQue tiene I'm caTgRmento de / 700 sa
cos do a71car para Nueva York y, como los
marines SO negabaD ID salfT, Sc buneaFon qnince
homhres en- Nneva York
Cuando llegaTon dichos honbres, su tri-
pulaei6n primiiiva 80 neg6 a6arldonRr Ell bar.
co la nneva gsnta ts mb6n rehllsa tripuiarlo
hasta que Sc salgan les osros.
Como ell buque ss ir gless SO lpel6 al Con
sul In & 6s, nm uu buque de guerra, de las
Bahamas, recihi6 oFdenes de que saliera para
hacsrse cargo de Ion amotinados.
Hasta ahoIa nc ha apareeido,
E'sto signifca dos aflos de e4Arcel cuAndo
mepns para toda eafA genie.
Misntras tAntot Ia nnsV& tflpnlaci6n eata
ociosR aguaEdandos
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-25
Los CLOS negros de Julia
del DIR. Van Ness.

Eva era rubiap Nc. Con ojos negros
vic Ia msDz8ra del jsrdfn: cen jabos
rojos prot &C mie con lsbios rojos
que saben hoy mas ciencia que los sabios.
Venus tuvo Ell azul en- sus pupiias,
pero su hiio no. Negros feros
encte nden las t6rteias traL qailas
los dos ojos de- Eros.
Los ojos de las re1nss fabulosas,
de las reinas inagnffcas y fuertes,
tenian las pupilas tenebrosas
que daban los amofes las muertes.
Pentesiea, reipa de amszonas,
Judith, espada fuerza de Bhetulis,
Cleopatra, encs tsdora de coronas,
la luz tuvieron de tus oios, j ulia.
Luz negra, que es mas luz que % us blancA
del so, y las sZules de los celos,
luz que Ell mas roio resplandor arranca
nj damante terrible de los celos.
Luz negra luz divina, luz que alegra
Ia luz meridiOnal, luz d 10 las nifi8s
de las grand eS orejas, loh luz negrs
que hace cantar q Pan bajo las vi1asI
Ruben Darlo.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-25
VACUNACION EN- eRGUAs

Desde ell dia 10 al IA de FsbreKo entfanIe'
la ur@ de la tArde, ne vBcunarA en- ests 1u-
fisdicei6p, gratis tcdaa las peFs0nas que
Acudan ante los VaeunAdoTes Euoliec8
Los slties para lE vscnnseion SOD, ala 81
pueblo, los ba Jos de esta Casa Cen'istoIlai en-
en- los CO n poB las casas de or respeetlVos 0i-
cGl6es de os baTTies y Las techas, para aoni-
histTRr Ia vacunS, sc Sian del modo ngnlerle !
Los disa 10 para 81 pueblo.
El diA A para al barrie de Bio CsnAs'
D. para el de San Antonio.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1902-01-25

ala BORINQuENS-De Taltgas Z ca ne
oIvfdar que estR CASA In que mas barato
vsnde que constaatements Introduce nusvs.
mercsnefas articnlos de alta snNvedRd. Wis
IN hace fe,
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
BROOKLYN BRIEFS

Miss Alma Bankie of Aferiden is the guest of Mrs Moeller of North Riverside street.
 Miss Julia M Wallace of North Willow street has resumed her duties as teacher at the Bank street school after a five weeks illness.
 "A surprise party was given in hon. or of Michael Carroll at his home on south Leonard street last night. yo- cal solos were rendered by John Brick el and piano selections by Miss Te- resa Kelley. A cake walk by J. Hanlon was a feature of the evening. Refresh ments were served.
 "A surprise party was given at the home of Mrs Thomas Riley on Simons street Thursday night in honor of her sister. A large number of people was present. Lallier's orchestra furnished music. Selections were also rendered by Martel, violinist Piano selections were contributed by Miss Mary Keough Dancing was feature of the evening At a seasonable hour supper was served.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
Record Ride For Millionaire..

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. S.-A new record between Philadelphia and New York on the Philadelphia and Reading railroad was established by the special train which carried J. Pierpont Mor- gan to the metropolis. The train, which consisted of an ordinary passen- ger coach and President Baer's private car Philadelphia, left the Reading ter minal at exactly 10:01 a. n. and arriv- ed in Jersey City, distance of 90 2-10 miles, eighty-four minutes later. Tak- ing out stops, the actual running time was 80 minutes 20 seconds. Besides NIT. Morgan those on the train were President Baer, F. A. B. Widener and William L. Elkins of this city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
BOB" M'GRATH RETIREs.
His Place Has Been One of the Land
 marks on East Main Street.

The retirement from business of Robert McGrath, whose wine room at the corner of Phoenix avenue and East Main street has for many years been one of the popular cafes of the clty, removes from the business marts or Waterbury man who has had q wide and Very successful career as bartender and proprietor. MT Me Grath was clerk for fifteen years and has conducted a business of his own since 1887. He has had some ex- perience outside of Waterbury and points with some pride to the fact that he had sixty bartenders under his control at the exposition at New Orleans in 1885 and ISS6 q have been in the liquor business since I was a boy" said MT McGrath to a Demo- crat repoEter this morning, land have made enough at it to take it easy during the rest of my life. I'm not going to sit down, though I'll tackle something else by and by, but I can not say what it will be. I'm not go- ing to do anything right away. Un- less l change my mind I'll make a tour of the old world before take up anything else. I have leased this property to Dresher & Kiel They will conduct the bar here and will have a restaurant next door where the Chi nese laundry has been for some time past" MT McGrath is said to be the best mixer of drinks in New England and in his day and time prepared prescriptions" that saved thousands from aches that had threatened to drive them out of their wits. While he is beautifully silent regarding his financial affairs, still 1t is said that he is worth over hundred thousand dol lars and there are those who place the figures at half million. Bob" is big-hearted fellow and has per- formed many acts of kindness tow ards his fellow men and for this req son those who know him best always stood prepared to overlook his occa- sional "calls'' and hope that he will live to ripe old age, blessed with good health and the same measure of friendship and esteem from his neighbors that he enjoys to-day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
BANKING CITY MONEY.
Board of Finance Says City Would
 Lose By Scattering Its Funds.

Board of Finance Says City Would
 Lose By Scattering It's Funds.
 There are some members of the board of finance who would believe the city charter before they would the Bible, and if the charter said that Moses's beard was only a foot and haif long, whereas all the world who ever read the Bible know it was great deal longer than that, the Bible would have no show in their opinion. therefore they stood by the city. and tney stand by it now firmer than ever pefore in the matter of the panklng of the city funds. lhey have sought the advice or counsel in the matter and they now Know that they are. right and have been right, and as long as they con uhct themselves as they have been dolng all will be right. They have been told by the best lawyers in the clty that the board of finance or the inaJor part of it can select depository Tor the citys funds, that the charter says so, and so does the law. and that settles that. It appears that in 1895 or IhereaDouts when trust companies began to start up all over the state. lhey consolidated in a demand for a law which was passed in 1897 which gave them the right to receive for de- poslt from cities and towns one-thirti. eth or their funds. It is said that the manufacturers National bank has been the city's banker for years. giving U l or 7 per cent interest. MT Van ! Aeuren's object is said to have been to procure portion of the city funds TOT ms company, but it is claimed that II this plan was carried out the city I would suffer; that it would not receive as much interest on it's money as if is now receiving because the banking nrms could not afford to give if. nor ! would the city be entitled to it when US funds would be scattered on de- posit.
 I Since Mir Van Keuren's visit to tbe board of finance nothing more has been heard of his project, but he is moi the one to let matter so vital as this alone. and his next step in view of the information obtained by certain mem pers or the board, is being awaited with much interest.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
POLICE COURT DoINGs.

ofhcers Have to Keep Watchful Eye
 on Some of the Sightseers.
 Of the crowd of loafers, beggars and thieves that have infested the city since the fire Sunday night last, three of them fell into the hands of the po- lice last night. One of them stole a pair of felt boots from small dealer in such goods on Bank street and sold them to another small dealer named A. Cohen. The all-pervading optic of Detective Cahey was on him at the time and his two comrades who wait ed outside for him. After their arrest the owner of the goods reported the theft of them at the police station. In the city court to-day the men an- swered to he names of James Lewis, Samuel Cameron and James Bartlett. They were charged with intoxication as well as theft and were found guilty and fined $5 and costs on each com plaint.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
BROOKLYN ATHLETIC CLUB.
Celebrated Its Thirteenth Anniversary
 at the Rooms Last Evening.


 at the Rooms Last Evening.
 The rooms of the Brooklyn Athletic club were the scene of gayety and mirth last night, the occasion being the thirteenth anniversary of the clubs organization. There was large and merry crowd, but all were well taken care of by the members of the commit lee Ill charge The various rooms were handsomely decorated with flags and bunting.
 The grand march, in which about loO couples participated, was led by President John J. Cullen and Miss Ad- dle kilbride. After the grand march dancing reigned supreme until a late hour. Lallier's orchestra furnished music and Professor Harper was the prompter. After midnight refresh ments were served It was a late hour when the anniversary festivities came to an end. The guests were ioath to depart owing to the fine time they had enjoyed.
 Last evenings festivities will not be forgotten soon. Much credit for the success of the affair is due to the ar- rangement committee which consisted or Michael Madden, Joseph Rivers Arthur Perigarde, Daniel Mccarthy Joseph Schmidt and Michael Nulcahy
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
FOR OPENING scovILL STREET
Dislnterested Party Thinks This Fa- yorable Time.
 Waterhurv Eah Q 1000

Waterbury, Feb 8, 1902. To Editor Democrat:
 Would it not be a good idea for our city government to open up Scoyill street through to Bank street now. be- Tore any building goes up on the sites opposite that street? The cost would not be more than the land is worth facing Scovill street on South Main. and so much per front foot on Bank street on the site of the proposed inn proyement. If the city waits much longer without taking the necessary steps to obtain this much needed pub ilc improvement we shall never obtain II. The benefits to be obtained would more than compensate for the cost of the improvement.
 l hope, MT Editor, that you will agi- tate this question till it passes. The writer has no private ends to further as you can bear witness, being in an- other part of the city and not owning property on Scoyill street; but if such was the case he would be willing to pay heavy assessment for the pur. pose of assisting through this public improvement. Very truly yours,
 PRO BONO PUBLICO.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
UNANIMOUS.

Cool as a cucumber, quick as flash, Facing the danger with wisdom and
 dash; Skillfully aiding and cheering the bold With words of encouragement better
 than gold; Calling on all, far and near, who could
 fight The flames that were soaring aioft in
 their might; Fearlessly holding the lawless in check, Tenderly sheltering the waifs of the
 wreck; And every good citizen says, who was
 there: Long live his honor! Hurrah for the
 mayor" PUNK.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
The CuTTan
 Dry Goods Co. Specials for Tonight
 and Monday. VALENTINES
VALENTINES

Valentine Day will soon be here. It's none too early to make a selection if you intend to invest in any of those dainty tokens of love and friendship.
 Prices Ic to $I---3rd floor
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
,rintng scale Adopted,

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Feb. s.--In a secret session which was begun last evening and ended after midnight the delegates of the United Mine Workers, acting finally upon the advice of each of their national officers, adopted the report of the joint scale committee, re- affirming the scale of 1901 as q whole
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
WILL LECTURE.
New Britain Knights of Columbus t,

New Britain Knights of Columbus to
 Raise Funds for St Mary's Church.
 The Rev Father J. J. Fitzgerald of the Sacred Heart church of this city, and for seven years an assistant to Father Harty at St Mary's church, New Britain, has been secured by Car mody council, Knights of Columbus, to lecture at the Lyceum at New Britain on the evening of March 16 or IT for the benefit of St Mary's church. Father Fitzgerald is one of the most forceful orators in the diocese of Hartford.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
SOME LAUGHABLE MISTAKES.
Contractor Found His Men Clearing Away Debris From Wrong Cellar.

Away Debris From Wrong Cellar.
 A laughable mistake took place at the ruins on Bank street the other day. A contractor engaged number of non-English speaking men to clear out the debris from a certain place. They were given directions how to find this certain place and armed with the necessary tools they started for the job An hour or so later the contrac- tor called around to see how the men were getting along and immediately began to curse and swear like dozen troopers, for not one of the men was in sight. Wondering what had become of them, he went down the street, still quite angry, and was surprised to see the men hard at work on another building. The men had gone to the wrong place and someone had so much work done at the contractors ex- pense.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08
wre.tIing Champion Fai1ed.

BALTIMORE, Feb. s.-Tom Jen- kins, champion wrestler of America, failed to throw George Burlingame, champion of Maryland, in a fifteen minute match at the Monumental thea tel last night and forfeited the match.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-08

When you ask for Kennedy's Butter Thin Biscuit and get something else, you are imposed upon. Look for Ken nedy's name on the package. Then you're safe.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-08-30
Snails.

The popularity of the snail as an ar
H>le of food Is not confined to Paris,
but extends throughout southern Eu-
rope and some parts of Africa. Or
Edrard, French writer, in n pam
phlet says that 10000 pounds of suailS
are sent daily to Paris from the gar
tens of poitou, Burgundy Champagne
and Provence. Those reared In gar
dcns are fed on aromatic herbs u I'm.
prove their flavor Their market price
is from francs 30 centmcs to francs
30 ccntimcs hundred, While those
from the hedges, woods and forests
bring only francs To = francs 30
centimcs. The proprietor Of enc snail.
cry in the vicinity of nljon nets over
1000 francs annually
The snail is reared and futtcned with
great care in some cantonS of Swift
2crland us an article of luxury and is
exported in picked state 1t is also
eaten as n relish and nutritious article
of food In Austria, Spain, Italy and in
some sections of the United States.
The AshaIrtces and other African
tribes smoke them and eat them as
daily food all the year around. In
Algeria in the markets large heaps of
snails are sold by the huShcl and the
hundred as an article of food Vendors
hawk them in the streets of cairo, In
modern Rome fresh gathered snails
are hawkCd by women from door to
door.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-08-30
DOUGLAS COUNTY WINS
Hon. George b. IIulnall Of this City Nom
mated for Senator

The deadlock in the district senator.
ial convention was broken Wrducs-
day afternoon when the delegate cs
again assembled IN this city, and
George Il IIudnalI was nominated on
the first ballot, or the bulst ballot
since the convention first II ct about a
month ago.
The delegates were slow ia getting
together and before the convention
came TO order there was considerable
lockeyinE and it was understood / q
tween the delegates from no glHs
county that either lIudual or l..
Lenroot would hc the man, but even
the vote Of the First assembly district
came as surprise to the lIuduaIl
forces, they having expected that the
FIRST distrlot vote would probably 20
to Lcnroot and that Folk and burnett
would Il row their support 10 mm
About four O'Clock Chairman NuIH
called the convention Du uurd,r mad the
first ballot was taken Douglas com-
ty was first called aud chairman llally
Of the First assembly district sdnlcga
ton announced five votes 'or George
Il IludnaII The xix Delegates who
had stood solid 'or Mr. IIwIuall were
next recorded for hm which gave
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1902-08-30

"ttoutlrmcu feel profoundly
thankful for thia honor prepared
NO sporch for fear someone csc
would have to deliver it, ! thank You
all and pledge myseIf to do all that |
can, II elected, to carry out the wirl or
of the people oi all the district II !
make mistakes they viii bc 1T tn,
head and not the heart and il go t.
Madison, WHOM | come back hope to
he able to look YOU all in the face and
hear You say that Aavc been honest
~ haya made mistakes"
SoIon Perrin who has had five votes,
lu tho convention during the pas
nth which went to Mr. IIudnal on
the last ballot was called for and made
a icw humorous remarks lie said
lum hc had never wished To be- stat,
senator anyway; that il vas q poorly
paid position, the hotels at Madison
ycr bad ana with no passcs to br re-
cciNod he saw nothing lctD ~ au IN
Guccmeur to accept the po-tlou lie
ln'n referred To- the length Of the con
Nruunu mud told 9 timely Wury wmrI
caused a prolonged roa ol laughter at
the expense, somewhat, ol tho other
two c1uddrDo- lIo concluded b}
saying