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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
A QUESTION OF COLOR.
The Matter OF Height Didn't Seem to
Figure In the Scheme.

The young nan considers himself a
ruan of resources. although lie is not as
sure about it now rs lie was 4 few
days ago. Ec has been very attentive
to Il certain young lady. and he W.
calling on her 1T the time tli:lt le par
TALLY lost confidence in hiy rescurcefui
mind.
1t is unnecessary 70 narrate what
passed between them upon tie occa-
sion in question. but at the time the
young lady's sister entered the room
he was in the act Of folding the young
lady to bis manly BOSOM
OF course lie desisted at once. as
young men generally do under such
circumstances. but lie was not en-
barrassed-not a bit.
The young lady's sister said, Excuse
me-" and started to leave the room
when his resourceful mind began to
work. He felt that lie ought to say
something and say it right away.
Don't CO." he said; we've just been
measuring to see which one is the
taller"
She paused in the doorway and look.
ed at them intently.
you're both about the same height,
she said quietly. but sister is much
the redder''
Then she went out. and lie was en-
barrassed-just a littie.-Ncw 1ors
Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
SLEEPY WASHINGTON.
The Home Bound After Theate1
Crowd In the CnpitaI.

Ihe home 6OUnO
Crowd In the Cnpita1.
"There is one popularity Of Wash
ington l have noticed said travelling
man at an uptown hotel, "and that is
the absence of after theater crowds on
the streets and in the cafes. In many
big cities the hours from II to 1890
o'clock are among the gayest OF the
day, the streets are thronged with peo-
pie hurrying to the cafes for bite and
a sup and emerging afterward to stroll
slowly home or to the cars.
"These midnight cafe crowds are jol-
" folks. They seem to be less restrain
ed than at other hours Of the day, when
bent upon the same mission OF eating.
Perhaps it is the music and the lights
and the Bohemian atmosphere suggest
ed by the midnight hour. I will not
deny that 1t is in measure demorallz-
ing. l am sure I would not want my
two sisters Of eighteen and twenty
years to be in the crowd.
Il notice in Washington that as soon
as the theaters Get out the people make
a break for home. They are anxious
to get the first car that comes along
and won't wait q moment, but would
rather hang to strap.
"WaGhington is frightfully dull
place at night. I hate to get hung up
here overnight. But I suppose it's a
good thing for the. young folks that the
town is a little slow = Washington
Star.
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Getting Out of 1t.

Constable, the English painter, at
tended an exhibition of landscapes and
sea views which was the work Of an
other eminent artist whom he detested.
Like putty" he growled as he scan
ned them over 1t happened that 4
friend of the painters was present and
was so stupid as to repeat Constabfe's
remark. When, later, Constable, meet.
ing the gentleman whom he had con-
demned congratulated him upon one OF
his works, the latter said, why, In,
told you say my pictures are putty
What of that replied Constable. 81
like unity"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
ANCIENT BABYLON.
fts Great Wall Was One Of the Won"
ders Of Those Days.


According to Herodotus, the ancient
;:ity Of Babylon stood on broad, level
plain and was an exact square Of four
teen miles each way, making the entire
circuit of the city dfty-six miles. 1t
was protected both by wall and a
moat. the latter being broad and deep
and kept constantly filed with water.
But the wall was the wonder of Won
ders, being e3 1-3 feet in width and an
even 200 feet in height This monster
barrier was provided with 100 gates,
all Of solid brass, the lintels and side
pieces being in bronze. Cross walls
ran along the banks Of the Euphrates,
each provided with twenty-five gates.
which corresponded to the number OF
streets running in each direction from
the river.
The most remarkable edi6ce inside
the wall was the temple Of Bel, q pyra-
mid of eight square stadia. On the
summit of this pyramid stood pure
gold image of Bel forty feet high, two
other smaller figures Of the same pre-
cious metal and q golden table forty feet
long and fifteen feet wide. This Won
derful city first came prominently into
the history of the world in the year TAI
B. c., but since the time Of Alexander
the Great it has been q ruin, the site
having at one time been entirely lost.
Measuring Brides.
Measuring brides for legacies is the
remarkable ceremony which annually
takes place in st. Cyrus, Il quaint little
village in Kincardineshire, Scotland
On the brink of the German ocean.
More than fifty years ago native Of
the village, who had been paymaster
general of the Indian army, bequeath.
ed q sum Of money, the interest OF
which was, for all time coming, to be
disbursed in FIVE equal palas every
year. One part was for the purchase
Of meal for the poor, While the remain
der was set aside to be divided among
each years four conspicuous brides
the Oldest, the youngest, the tallest and
the shortest-who were married in St
Cyrus parish church.
The administration of the fund is in
the hands Of the parish minister, and
unhappy at times is his task, such are
the jealousies which arise among the
competitors, for there is keen rivalry
for these legacieS, which amount tc
hardly more than $50 each. But that
is quite an important sum in 50 remote
and simple q village All st. Cyrus
turns out on bride measuring day,
and the occasion is made q holiday
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
what "par.ifarv Is.

MusicalJy "'parsifal" is unique among
WagnerS achievements. 1t has not the
continual and flaming inspiration OF
'.TriStan.' the tragic puissance OF
"Goetterdaemmerung," tie undaggins
lelicitous invention Of ''Slegfried,' nol
are the themes inyeterately eloquent in
denotement But in no CHER work has
he compassed the exquisitely dexterous
art. the emotional suh+lety, the insin-
eating poignancy Of this score.-North
American Review
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
Commencement Exercises of the Lowry
Institute and Industrial School,
June 8, 1904.
Mayesyille, S. G..

The Baccalaureate Sermon will be
preached at The Ebenezer A. NJ. E.
Church on Sunday, May 20, 1904, at
5 o'clock Q. n,., by Rev. Martin, D..
D., pastor.
Examinations will be held from
Monday, May 80, until Thursday,
June 2.
Cn Friday. June 3, several addresses
will be delivered at the school during
the day by distinguished speakers.
There will be a barbecue on this day
anci dinner will be served to the friends
for ten cents. Music will be furnish
ed by the band.
The Literary exercises will be held
at the st. Marx, NJ. E. Church, COM
mencing at 8 p. m. Rev. Adams, D..
D., pastor and Rev. ". G. Valentine,
hare been invited to deliver the ad-
dress TO the students on this occasion.
Excursion rates have been secured
over the Atlantic Coast Line, at all
stations from Bennettsville, S. c., to
Msyesville via Florence: and all sta
tions from Eastover, S. G. to Mayes-
Vile via Sumter. These rates will be
from June until June 5.
The institution has had very large
attendance this year. We have not
had sufficient accommodation to re-
ceive the many boarding scholars who
have sent III their application this
year, so we are putting forth every
effort to erect new building for next
term which begins October i, 1904.
We make the following offer to stu
dents who desire to enter our school
next term. For term Of ten weeks
w0 will give them their board for
s1i.50, payable in advance. This
amount will include tuition fee. Each
stsdent is requested TO bring bed
clothing and enough money to pur-
chase books.
The officers have been well pleased
with the members Of the faculty,
namely: - -
Miss Rachel Lowry, Of Mayesville,
S. c., educated at Scotia Seminary
Miss Alice Easterling Of Bennettsville
S. c. at ClaHin University; Miss
Josephine D. Hall Of Pctman. Coma.
at Putnam Institute: Miss Nargue-
rite harris of New York, n. Y. at
Iroasides School Bordensown, n. j.
Prof. ". Il. Easterling. Of Benaetts-
vile, 8. O., at the State Normal Col
lege. Orangelburg s. G.
Prof. ". M. Boiey, Pres.
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;.aT OF CONVERSATION.
II Shoult. Re Fo~scred ard Studied
Wit, Seriousness.

With Seriousness.
Caroline Hazard in her Education
cf Women" says. How few OF us
study to put things persuasiveiy, to
reach 4 proper climax. to retire grace
fully from a subject" 1t is a common
saying that tie art of conversation has
disappeared from among US, and yet it
is an art held in honor by all men.
Geographic speech has taken the place
Of tl.c more careful and elaborate
forms of conference. But it is an art
which should be presented to all young
people and which they should study
with seriousness and attention. Moth
ing really inspires, nothing really ere
ates enthusiasm but the perception CT
al ultimate ideal, whether it be in art
or music or in any other of the realms
Of spiritual, thought. This ideal Of
beauty has to come to the aid of every
form Of expression, lifting and raising
It into its own Kingdom. The student
who has even begun on such a course
of training, who can see beauty in ey,
erything in the created world and in
the realm Of thought, has certainly be-
gun TO be beautiful in himself. For
beauty most truly passes into the per-
son who studies the beautiful. No one
can give out what he does not have to
give. He must first absorb beauty at
the great natural reservoirs and foun-
tains of the beautiful before he himself
can become truly beautiful in life and
character and so able to transmit beau
ty to all around him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
:: S1 "a snHr Ice.
Advertiser

The peasants OF Pongibaud. In the
mountains Of Auvergne. are acquainted
with a singular summer formation OF
Ice. presumably due to evaporation Of
underground moisture and consequent
fall il Temperature Of this pienom-
enon they have for many years taken
advantage TO cool and harden their
cheeses, which are deposited in certaln
cayerus where THIS ice ls found to be
present. and thus keep good during The
hottest summer months.
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merry, than experience make me
sad" says Shakespeare.
But hushed be every thought that
springs,
From out the bitterness Of things.
-Wnrdsunrth
From our own selves our joys must
flow.
And hat dear hut-our home.

l.
flow,
And that dear hut-our home:
Cotton.
It is beyond human power to please
all people, but humane and noble to
try.
One thing certain-when you see
Mayor George Dick and Alderman
"Bob," uaynsworth with heads to-
gether, there's something doin'.'
PosItofice Inspectors Pulsifer and
Webster have been walking with the
mail carriers-and they are turf hit
ters, don't You forget it. One car
rier is bathing in Mustang liniment-
another in bot water, and the third
will be in the irfrmary tomorrow, l
know. The carriers are up against
the real thing. Of course this is the
right way to investigate.
Mr.. Sebastian Sumter, of Sateburg,
father of our townsman, Mr.. Tom
Sumter, slept Sunday night in Sum-
ter the first time since 1847, when on
his az home from the Mexican war.
The selection of Mr.. W. a. Tribble to
supelintend the work of cleaning out
Turkey Creek is a very good one. He
mas been over this same work nine
times. He ought to know something
about it.
just one thing more for the Atlantic
Coast Line to do-Cover that sand bed
back of the passenger station with
clay. AS it is now, great clouds OF
dust rise, spread and fall over every
thin. and everybody. People sneeze,
horses cough-sInd dirt rules.
That handsome new soda fountain
at Siebrt's Drug Store is lauded by
the ladies and Dragged on by the boys.
Say, Sergeants Weeks and Barwick
put ON the the stripes.
How about those ball games? The
girls are anxious.
On Hampton aTenue, the sun was hot
and low.
A pretty maiden kindly famed HamT
Flowers, you know,
When he said to her sweeetly-"one
before I go. -
Oh, icecream ~ she cried-Hamp yell.
ed, tOh, no!s'
am informed by DR.. ". L. Nc
Cutchen that chemist in northern
California has manufactured a substi-
tute for kiss. He says it looks like
kiss, feels like kiss, and has q
kiss favor. There'll be no sale fol
thera.in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
saessias Il medical aseosiaslea.

The folIoHiing self expianatogy eiTens
Earswss5 sens ont MoHdsy bE Dr.. an
Teiburg- Holman, Secretary Sof ss
Sumter County Medical Associa ton.
Dear Doctor: At the last monthly
meeting Of the Sumter County Medi-
cal Association q resolution was adopt
ed whereby it vas unanimously decid-
ed to Thereafter hold the meetings quar-
terly2on the last Thursday In Mag.
August, November and February.
These meetings viii be catied to order
at l2 noon at Hotel Sumter and dim
ner will be served in the hotel dining
room Immediately after the meetings.
This change was made principally
10 encourage and accommodate the
ATTENDANCE of the out-of-town mem
bers, and TO increase the membership
of the Oldest and only Medical Soci-
esy sn this and surrounding counties.
Calling your attention to the new
constitution and, bylaws recently
adopted by the State Medical. ASCOT
ssion. in Da.NpEsoa, 20 proposed by
the "a merican Medical Association,
;wSs.eby IL becomes necessary for
member OF the State Medical Associ-
alton 60 be q member or county
medical association, either in bis
county or in an adjoining county.
We cordially invite yo1 to attend oar
asxs meeting on Thursday, May 26sh,
1904, hoping that, IL yeu are not a
anenber OF the Sumter Coaney Medi-
cal Association, you may join us and
add your individual eScrts to the suc-
eew OF orr organization. The subject
for disocssion will be Afbumino,ia,
10 be introduced By Dr.. S. G. Baker.
Dr. e. P. Osteen viii read an essay.
In order 20 be able 20 make The ne.
cessagy and proper preparations 2os
the entertainment OF she members,
shall be glad TO hear from yon by
retarn mail whether We may expect
wear attendance at our next meet
ing. Very syniy yours,
Van Telburg- Hoffman,
Sec. Sumter Co. Med. Association.
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Sure He'd Get 1t.

THERE said Mr.. jerks. stopping
suddenly. II was going to get that
piece of silk for my wife. and forgot
all about it until now. Never Mind, -
he continued. starting on again. OH
get it when I get home all right."
Soneryille tMass9 Journal.
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Driven to 1t.

I've come to kill a printer said the
little man.
Any printer in particular" asked
the foreman.
"Oh, any one. will DO! would pre-
fer a small one. but I've. got to make
some sort OF a show at fight or leave
home since the paper called my Wife 3
tea party a 'swill affair.""
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25
TIE Cause OF Ii.

whats all this fuss about?' asked
the policeman, stepping between the
two young mea.
The one that had got the worst Of
IL and was wiping the blood from his
nose pointed to the other fellow. he
ean rel, you her name II he warts to-"
he said II WONT Chicago Tribune.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25

Mscou. Ca, May 2o.-Receiver n.
B. Coybin has rendered his prel,mina-
~ report on the bankrupt estate OF e.
II. Plant and the /. G. Plants Son
hsnk ss follows: Liabilities, S2, 243,
22s; assets, 81, 399, l57, making net
deficiency OF 9s44, 05l. The general
oninion is shat the bank vill not pay
rso7e than 10 cents on the dollar.
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81. z1arby, 5f.r.is, distributing
ss the Elks Climb, 8 lot Of eouverl
hsdees of che Columbia May Carnival
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25

nv Twine is here. See ne before
YOU brs. W. B. Boyle. 5-1l-St
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-05-25

Bay your Binder Twine from ". B.
Boyle. 5-1l-3t
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=
teach him s,niething about the feash.
cry sribe. It wiz do you both good te
talk about. Not even sparrow
ialieth without his knowledge. -
An. happy years! once more, who
would not be a boy?-Byron. Say,
did you eve, realize what is sweetes'
on earshs Little girls and boys.
kaow it. They can dissipate the
gloomiest tlour. Look at that san
cursed wretch sitting on the carf
stone there wish frowning face end
repu3sive features. See the little CIR
give him Gower-ths little boy ques
tioning him. Instantly q rainbow o.
gladness enci1clss his face-the ten
deyness Of his youth is reflected in hi;
eye. You busy man-fathe1, give s
little more time to the little ones
and watch the wrinkles smooth out,
and the ccoV's feet Ay away.
TIE G. P. c., the Girls Pleasure
Club will have an informal reception
ct the residence OF Mr.. BarsoE Waist
on Friday evening, May q.
like the idea Of these boys' and
girls clubs. In spare hours taey car
have social intercourse, and elevate
and benefit each other. It is whers
to learn the manners Of polished gen
tlemen and refined ladies. It,;s &C
much better than holding up ciRa:
cite on the corner or reading trashy
literature.
Good morning" Look here. die
yoo ever stop and consider how easy
it is to be pleasant and courtsous!
Even il all things 60 Wrong-Whsr
the shoe pinches the corn or Your di
gession is uugeared? Try it and sss
It's good tonic-good for the appe
tite, blood, and brain. In othsl
words, get in good humcr With your
self. Get ont in the backyard aao
force langh-just whoop, and irs'
thing you know you'll feel good al
over. and everybody around yo7 the
same way.
"a little nonsense now and tbsu'
is relished by most every ons. Ny
object is to make yoas heart glad
I"f haa rather hare a fool make -1n<
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-05-07
BaSSler Organizes.

f. w. Bassler has returned from
the east. He has organized strong
mining company which will operate
at Rocky Bar and Thunder Noun
tain. 1t is Mr. Bassler's intention to
start up the property the company
holds at Rocky Bar as soon as sup
plies can be sent in. The company
intends to operate there vigorously,
believing its property is among the
best of the district. A large amount
Of supplies will be forwarded very
tsoon, and other preparations will be
made at once for the work that is to
be undertaken.
The company expects to do con-
siderable work at Thunder Mountain
also during the year. Boise States
man.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-05-07
Tumble From Ladders.

Wednesday was a lively day for
boys-for two of them anyway.
Sherman, the son OF W. P. Harris,
who resides on the Oregon side, fell
from a ladder and badly injured his
left wrist
On The same day Troy, son of W.
A. Beaver, fell from ladder and
broke both bones of his left wrist
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-05-07
Outlook Club.

Weiser Outlook Club met last
Wednesday, 4ih, to very good at
tendance. Many interesting subjects
we're discussed. A full report from
Chairmen of all standing Committees
was called for next regular meeting,
the last of the season when election
of officers will be held. Mrs. John
ston's paper was very much enjoyed.
Also MIS- Fosters report of her visit
to the other clubs of this district.
Club adjourned to meet third Wed
nesday Of this month at the Reading
Rooms. Next Wednesday Is guest
day and also Book social which is an
annual function, when all Who have
good book to spare can give u u
The library 10 pass CD, and 30 bell
ibis very beneficial institution, TN
meeting will he held a. Mrs, T. =
Galioway's May ~, wbefs refresh
mepts, also program viii be gwen
Isaeb mswber Is privileged W lpylt
Ooe guest
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-05-07
Bonds Carry.

Last issue Signal neglected to men
ton the result of the school bond
election which passed off quietly last
Saturday. Only Sc votes we're cast.
SO were in favor of the new high
school bonds, and 70 were cast il
favor of the refunding bonds. Wei
FER will have new high school build
ing that we will be proud of.
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-05-07

Work on the sewer system is pro-
crossing rapidly and satisfactorily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dickerson came over
from Ontario on Thursdays train.
H. P Congdon, of Caldwell, was
registered at the Weiser on Wednes-
day.
Read the new ad. of Buck, the
grocer. He has some good news for
you.
Chas Branham OF Meadows, came
down from the north on Wednes-
days train.
W. I. and Arthur Sonner arrived
in the city Thursday afternoon from
Pollock and registered at the Ven
! dome.
G. E. johnson, representing the
Jacobsen Babe Co., plumbing and
heating, Portland, Was In the city
| yesterday.
Verify, the wave of G. 0. p. pros
perity has struck Weiser, and now
Ned Bunting, the bootblack, is about
Ito assign because he says he hasn't
assets enough.
Mrs. T. P. Woodcock and chill
dren left for Boise on Wednesdays
tram, where she will place her little
daughter Edith under the care of al
eye specialist They will remain il
tue capital city for several days.
Mrs. Lucy Long, of Heppner, Ore.
is visiting with her sister, Mrs. New
| ton Griffith. IN East Weiser. Mrs
Long is one of the sufferers of tina
awful Heppner food and relates SOM
thrilling experiences. She will prob
ably visit in the city for some time
The Ideal restaurant has moved &
| its new and much larger quarters o
; Commercial street opposite the Wei
ser. The building has been newl
papered and painted throughout
Mr.. Erickson, the proprietor, mo-
8 has one OF the finest eeting places !
7, this section.
! Sunday services at the Brethre
church as announced are as follows
9 Sunday school at 10 o'clock IN u
# morning, preaching at IL. M
b Rotnrock will occupy the pulpit
e place of Rev. Stlverson, who goes
Payette. In the evening Rev. Stve
o son will preach, services at 8 o'clocl
d B. s. White, alias 'Dad," ali
sr s.Uncle Ben," the "GiDrickey e
r, pert, returned TO MS NOME ia "e"
a ows Thursday morning after Sc
eral DAYS business visit in Weis
,e and Boise on land business.
" soon as "Uncle Ben" pulled OUT
re CITY police force was redsced-
is they cay.
Iy A special dispatch via heoe'
at from Catrock announces that u
Daley, the genial section loren
e. on the P. & /. N, has been ree'ec'
e. MAYOR of that busting burg
ar has removed from Council 70 =
~. rock and got back just In Tune
&c get q scoop on the election he >
nd lhs eIosAL the pews WIN ID
ICE pluDks added for one year OF pab
The Weiser semi-weekly signal. (Weiser, Washington Co., Idaho) 1904-1911, 1904-05-07
Saturday. May 7, 1904.

Ms. Peter Pence, of Payette, was
BIZ visitor this week.
!. B. Osborne, of Union, was
png city visitors this week.
David Pugh was a visitor lin the
this week from Black Lake.
Nm. Perkins and Milton Howry
xoyer from Boise Tuesday even
NJ Bsbb and wife of Cambridge
registered at the Weiser on
duesdsy.
McGregor is in the city from
bland looking after his numerous
mess interests.
lob Barbour left Thursday morn
for Bear and later will 60 to the
pd river district.
In d. G. futile and Mrs. G. n
'Au arrived in the city Wednes
from Milwaukee and left Thurs
morning for Council.
rs Emma WEIGH, of Portland, il
ng in the city with her brother
A. Welch, and family. She vii
aoly remain for some time.
AL Korup went to MidvaI
'soay to get load of hogs TO
ups meat market. Nice, fres
Mpork will be the order of tn
Oun Hancock and his mother. wh
Deen visiting with friends an
u'ss In Des Moines and othe
points during the past wintel
's'urned home. They report
|ssut visit.
~ wisdom, proprietor of IL
MAJ market, returned Wednesds
's from lronsides, Ore, whe,
= called to the bedside of b
w. Who has been dangerous
We are pleased TO report tn
10" much improved.
members Of Myrtle Lodg
's o. Pythlas, are urgently 8
M - % be present at the reguI
's ~ Castle hall on next Mo
a' ,''''g, 1870 o'clock. Tbr
|, ss'' ''f the third dsgrae, q
,,' ss'''s's Of great importsn
''''' y0w attention.