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The daily sentinel., 1904-02-20
GUESS COUPON.

Mr.. Hayes Farley. of Lock Haven
Pennsylvania. an old time friend of
Messrs @. b. Rich and John G.. Nc
Kinney, with whom he was school
mate. is here for the benefit of his
health.
J. U. Phillips, accompanied by his
wife and brother George Phillips. all
of Mystic. Iowa. were arrivals in the
city a few days ago to attend the fun
eral of their sister the late Mrs. AL
myra Whitsell.
The daily sentinel., 1904-02-20
Sewer Connections.

We have material on hand for 100
sewer connections. and we can connect
your sewer upon short notice. See us
for prices.
.319 Main; Phone 1862 Black.
@. T. Trobitz. the plumber.
There will be a social session given
by the Modern Woodmen of America.
at their hall next Tuesday night, to
which all Modern Woodmen are ear
nestly requested TO attend.
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RESOLUTION PASSED.

Resolution passed by the
City Council September I'd or
dering all houses to connect
with sewer by March '22d 1904.
Please take notice and comply
with ordinance No. 90, section
20, which provides a fine of not
less than $40 nor NOR more
than 500.
J. M. SAMPLINER,
The daily sentinel., 1904-02-20
US. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WEATHER BUREAU.

Grand Junction, Colo.
Local observations taken at 6
O'Clock, Mountain Time
Nahum temperature during past 24
hours, 43.
Minimum temperature this morning
25 degrees.
Relative humidity at T. m. yes
terday, "a per cent Relative humid
ity at a. m. rs per cent
Precipitation during the past "a
hours, 0.01
Forecast for Western Colorado
Probaly snow aud colder tonight;
Sunday generally fair.
BIB. MCCOY,
E@A~ Observer. Weather Bureau.
The daily sentinel., 1904-02-20
Rubbers at Low Prices.

All the big rubber manufacturers
make different grades of shoes. We
sell the best, the No. 1, II you have
had trouble With rubbers wearing out
too soon bring your troubles to us.
Large stocks. prompt attendance,
reasonable prices. The Boston Shoe
Store.
The daily sentinel., 1904-02-20
Notice to Water Users.

All water rent due January 1st-
and still remaining unpaid must be
paid on or before March LIST 1904 or
water will be shut off.
Very Respectfully.
b. W. VEDDER.
Water Superintendent
The daily sentinel., 1904-02-20

Chairman Water and Sewer Committee
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
PlCKlNGS FROM FICTION.

A woman knows woman, no matter
how different they've been raised
1.-The Substitute"
I hold there is but one irremediable
evil in life. that of growing tired OF
oneself.-"The Carissima"
Juge the future bi the past, but when
you hav past you amt got much fu-
ture.-"Little Henry's Slate"
Perhaps it is from overwork among
the poor that death has been reduced
to a shadow.-"The Gray Wig
I amt what they call a pessimist
but thinks poorly Of most things. It's
safer.-"The Adventures of Harry Re-
vel"
Good breeding sums up in its IN
stinctive attitude all the efforts man
has made toward perfection; aye. and
all that his ancestors nave made be-
fore him.-"John Percyfeld."
1t is no use to pretend that hard luck
does not take the manhood out Of
man. When he has an inferior part in
life 10 play. he begins to look the part,
and lie looks the superior part When he
has that to play.-"Letters Home
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Fighting on Panama?

Panama, Feb. 2.-Report has reach
ed the isthmus that Colombian troops.
are fighting with the Indians on the
San Bias coast, which is in Panama
territory. It is impossible, however,
to obtain reliable confirmation of this
The United States gunboat Bancroft.
was to have sailed today from Colon
to Bocas del Toro, but these orders
were countermanded at the last NOM
ent because Of the report of the fight
ing on the coast.
A letter was received here some time.
ago from Capt. Torres, commanding
the Panaman troops at Chepo ION the
south side of the isthmus and directly
south of the San Bias country, saying
he had decided to cross over to the At
lantic side. There is possibility that
the Indians are fighting with Capt.
Tor command, mistaking them for
Colombians.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Thieves and Bibles.

Bibles are said by detectives to be
more rarely stolen than any other op-
iccts. This is not because Bibles are
worthless to thief. but because few
criminals are sufficiently depravcd to
steal the good book. y detective SAID
recently that IN an Important case
which he had followed up some years
ago Il thief had entered the house.
stolen some valuable jewcla and lett
untouched !, Bible bound in white
chicken skin and studded with pearls.
The detective caught the thief. and the
man who had been robbed. Il dealer IL
curios. visited his despoler in jail, took
an interest in him because lie had not
,aken the Bible and eventually reform
ed h;ln and got him :, good job.
II knew" the thief said, that II l
took that Bible it would do me hafih
and il didn't take it it might do me
good let it alone and now. thank
heaven. I'm an honest and a righteous
man.
The detective added that in smother
case where i thief had stolen a Bible
tl,c book had been returned. Another
tbjnv few thieves will take" he added.
"is q child's savings bank. Chicago
Tribune
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
A DlSRAELl EPISODE.
How the Statesman Took His Brandy
Neat In the Commons.

Neat 1R the com mons.
was stationed in London nearly two
years during the seventies, when Dis
raeli was prime minister, and often
heard him speak. frequently saw him
upon Whitehall, walking home with
Lord Russell by his side, once Inter
viewed him and witnessed the So
lemnities of his elevation to an earl
dom. But the most characteristic and
thoroughly Disraelian incident 1 recall
has never been told.
About / o'clock in the morning, short
IL after the return Of the earl from
Berlin bearing peace with honor" /
left the press gallery of the house to
go to the cable Office. Passing stand
in the lobby where stoop shouldered
woman was wont to sell spirits and
"soft" drinks. dropped into line with
half dozen men and waited my turn
to be served. 1 paid no attention to the
man directly in front of ME except to
notice that he was hatless and to COM
ment mentally upon the dangers Of
such conduct in that cold and drafty
place.
.:Sixpenny 'orth O. brandy, neat"
said the broad shouldered little man
directly ahead The dame courtesied,
an unusual attention to a customer.
served the spirits, and the purchaser
drained the glass at a gulp.
Put it on the book" said the Gus
toner as ne replaced the glass upon
the counter Then he turned, facing
me, and made his way through the
crowd toward the house Of lords. The
nan was unnotice,l in the badly light
ed corridor, although his name was
ringing throughout the civilized world.
The Earl of Beaconsfeld.
The interesting feature Of this cpl
code was not that his lordship took
drink of brandy during long nights
session. but that he had an account
with the woman tapkeeper and from
sheer force Of habit had walked over
to the commons end of Westminster
palace to get his brandy neat at the
familiar place-Julius Chambers in
Harper's Weekly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
WORKED BOTH WAYS.
Clever Manner In Which a Paris
Concierge Was Outyvitted.

Clever Manner In Which a Paris
Concierge Was Outvritted.
Honore Palmer once outwitted con-
cierge in Paris very neatly.
A lad OF sixteen or thereabout at the
time, Mr.. Palmer was spending the
winter in Paris with his mother. One
cold night in February he stayed ont
unusually late, and desiring TO get in
without awaking any one he rang up
the concierge softly. The concierge,
with equal softness, came downstairs.
He whispered through the keyhole, rs
that you, SIr. Palmer?" and then he
said positively:
II can't let you in, sir"
why not:" asked the young man.
Because the rules are very strict"
said the concierge. 'No one ever Is
let in after midnight"
The boy desired ardently to enter.
He thought 4 moment and then he
slipped a gold louis under the door.
Il have Just slipped a gold louis un-
der the door for you, concierge" he
whispered. Now, let me in; that's &
good fellow"
The concierge instantly drew back
the bolt. Come in softly. Make no
noise, monsieur" he said shamelessly.
But young Palmer was already re-
grctting the gold louis, his last one. y
thought struck him. and he had no
sooner entered than he said:
''Oh. by the way, left 4 book on the
stone balustradc outside. Do you mind
getting it for ne?'
With great politeness the concierge,
in his bare feet. tiptoed out upon the
cold stones. While he fumbled the boy
pushed to the door and locked it.
"Ict NC in. monsieur" whispered the
concierge. who had nothing on but a
n;ghtdrcss OF white linen.
u can't let YOU in. We let no one
in after midnight. unless
But young Palmer had to &C no fur
tlcr. The concierge. freezing in the
cold. perceived he had been outwitted,
ard. in his turn. Slipped the gold louis
under the door. Pocketlng it. the boy
admitted the man and then went quiet
"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
A Horse Apiece.

First Comedian-I know something
awfully funny. Second Comedian
What is it? First Comedian-Why, /
was. held up by highwayman last
night. But the joke was on him. |
told him there was no use searching
me as my wife had been through my
pockets just five minutes before. See
ond Comedian-But dou't see that the
Joke was on him. 1t was on you. First
Cornedian-No, you're wrong. 1t wash
on either of US 1t was on my wire.
There wasn't any money in my pockets
To begin With.-Deuoit Free Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Saved His Friend.

This little story is told of two Scotch
laddies who. While fishing in strictly
preserved water, for which only one
was provided with permit. were sud-
denly confronted by the bailiff. one
of them quickly collected his tackle ana
ran his might across the field, the bail
if in quick pursuit. After covering a
large tract of country the angler sat
down completely exhausted and await
ed the painting and enraged pursuer.
do you know that you should not
fish in that water without permission:
asked the irate man.
Yes said the lad. but have per-
mission. I've got an order
What made you run then. you young
scoundrcl?'
"Oh. just to let the other lad away
he hadn't got one
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
TOLEDO BLADES.
Those OF Mod ern Make Not Compar.
able With the Ancient Ones.

Those OF Mod ern Make Not Compar.
able With the Ancient Ones.
Toledo blades are still made in the
government weapon factory, but those
of modern production do not compare
with the ancient work. 1t seems to be
a lost art. The genuine Toledo blades,
made by the Moors, were SO elastic and
tough that they could be curled up like
a watch spring. You can see them in
the armory at Madrid, but only crdi-
nary swords and bayonets for the
army are made there today. The secret
seems to have been forgotten. The
steel came from England. 1t is the
same as is used for ordinary purposes,
and, as in Japan, where the art reach
ed an equal degree of superiority, the
difference in the product lay in the
skill of the armorer and the process he
used
In the secondhand shops of Toledo
and of the bric-a-brac dealers you can
buy old swords for reasonable prices,
but genuine ones. made before the six
teenth century, when the best were
produced and the art began to decline,
are very rare and are promptly pick
ed up by connoisseurs whenever they
are offered. The names of the old max
ers are as well known as those of the
painters of great pictures, and a sword
made by Nicholas or Dune or Don Isio
or Correnties in the fourteenth and flf-
teenth centuries is worth several times
it's weight in gold.
Each armorer Of Toledo in ancient
times, as in Japan, had his cipher,
which is to be found on his blades, and
there was as much rivalry among them
as there is today among the opera sing
ers. Julian del Rel, the most famous
Of the Moorish swordmakers, always
cut the figure of dog on the blades
Of his swords near the hilt, and Nor
rillo. who was also famous, used a
wolf for his coat of arms. The sword
makers Of Toledo had guild for n1u-
tual protection, but they worked sepa-
rately. Each mad his own secrets for
refining and tempering steel, which he
concealed from his rivals, but trans
mitted to his children. who inherited
the business.-Chicago Record-Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
The hampton Monument.

Senator Marshall Of the Hampton
oaument commission, has now on
haad about s6, 100 OF the $40, 600 neces-
sazy in the way Of voluntary contribu-
ssons before che State appropriation
becomes available. During the past
Ssw days the money has been coming
quite rapidly, and it is not thought
,saas the appropriation suggested at
ssss session will be over s3, 500.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
-. .ir,,Cehog.

7 l,e hetl=e,.o:: ruu> the roads in Eng
land freely. iie is Il quaint little fel-
loE-. our in,igr!iog. having far more
intelligence than people give him credit
ser. 1t is curious. as you stand per
Yeesiy still in the middle OF the road. to
soc him come running along, then stop
sing TO sniff and whine and examine
Sae high. strange object that hardly
s,reafhes lest he startle the little crea-
uye. Thea. with 1t gentle grunt' he
viii Dass ron by. i. very low yet de-
esded grunt be gives. and he whines as
weis Blacswood's Magazine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
The Cob Pipe.

Corncob pipes arc as old us the settle
n1ent of this country. and the prooa-
bilities are that tie pilgrim fathers
found the Indians sucking followed
ont ccbs through reed root stems
There is a historical warrant for say
ing that Andrew Jackson smoked cob
pipes and was fond OF them. Tradition
has it that after that famous dinner OF
sweet potatoes General Francis Marion
proffered the British officer who was
his guest a corncob pipe and a mole
skin pouch of sun cured leaf tobacco
Savannah News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
,o,,Y.,uw 1.ien nuuter.

The fontln,SS that sonie people have
for contact with uotable$ is not al
wavs shared by the notables them
selves. 1t is told by the late Baron
H,,hlleston that he once tried to OBJ
tain Il seat next to a duke at the table
d'hoip in Il hotel where both were
guests. That this proximity to the
great man might he brought about the
baron gave the waiter q sovereign. The
servant proved traitor. and. an e1-
pIanation being demanded. he con,
frSs,d that the duke had given him
two Suver:'igus not 10 give the bacon
the coveted seat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
What Did He wante

A certain professor is Il very absent
minded man. He was busily engaged
in solving some scientific problem. The
servant hastily opened the door OF ms
studio and announced q great family
event.
"A little stranger has arrived
"Eh:'
at is little boy
Little boy! Well. ask him what he
wants. London Standard.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Earning and Getting.

1T Was only five years ago that
started in with our firm at $5 week.
said Bragg. land now / earn $50 ::
week without any trouble"
That's so. It's easy to earn that.
remarked hewitt, but how much Ok
you get et:"-Philadelphia Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
NOTICE.
Having purchased the stock

Having purchased the stock
and good will of the drug bus
mess of J. S. Hughson & Co,
I desire to inform the patrons
Of this drug store and the pub
lie generally that | will con-
tinue the business at the same
stand with a full stock Of drugs
and sundries The prescrlp-
ton department will be in
charge of experienced, licensed
druggists. and the business will
be under the management of
DR.. E. Mood Smith.
Respectfully,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03

The people Of Mccall, Marlboro
county are bunting negro named Joe
Johneon for criminally assaulting a
10 year old white girl. 1t is stated
that he will be lynched il captured by
the posse. The sheriff is also pursuing
him and will seek to lodge him in
jail and prevent lynching. johnson
is ssid to be a small, black young
negro.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Nnt to BE EuslEed.

"Aloye on. now" said the policeman.
NO. Stree" replied MIR. Haicede DOG
gedly.
II sucss ye will. Ye've been hangln'
round here half an hour
Yes. an. b'soSl.. here's whar Stuck
The gent that tuck my watch to have
nv name engraved on 10 it told III" to
stay right here till he cot back. Phil
aflelpllia Press
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
The rime 10 Think.

Clarx-l suppose ought 10 stop and
think before accept him.
Maud-Oh. no. You'll have plenty o'
time to do that afterwaM. = Detr.';i
Free T'ress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03
Aa Usual.

When locked at this picture las!
week ! failed to observe those goats
down in the corner"
Probably they buttea in since then. >
Kansas City Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-03

Liverpool, Feb. 1.-After opening
lower ard fluctuating a little cotton
today began to advance, owing, it was
believed, to speculation February and
March going up 20 points from the
lowest quotation Of Saturday, April
and May going up % points. May and
June 30 points. July and August %
points, and August and September 20
points. but prices gave way little
before - Is p m., the official figures
being 10 to 81 points over Saturdays S
closing prices The market was thor
oughly unsettled.
During the afternoon prices some
times showed indications of advanc-
ing but preponde:ance of sellers
brought prices down. A large amount
of business was enacted amid consid-
ersble excitement and prices were very
irregular. The market closed in an
excited state with quotations 5 points
lower to 4 points higher.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-08-03
Raees and Cdora.

Able Hue tells in his account Of
his travels in China that when he
had so completely mastered the
Chinese language and so trans
formed his personal appearance that
he passed for q native of the coun-
try he could not deceive the dogs,
which detected him by their sense
of smell and invariably barked at
him as he passed by. He further
states that the musky odor which
may be observed in articles import
ed from China pervades the whole
country and is one of the distinctive
marks Of the Chinese race. A jap
anese doctor of medicine returns
the compliment on the behalf of
the oriental by declaring that the
occidental races have an odor which
is not agreeable to the Asiatics,
though in process Of time they get
80 accustomed to it that they do
not notice it.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-08-03
Blundere OF Painsers.

Tinoret, an italian painter, in q
picture of the children of Israeli
gathering mamma has taken the pre-.
caution to arm them with the mod
ern invention of guns. Cigoli paint.
ed the aged Simeon at the circum.
cision of the infant Saviour, and as
aged men in these days wear specta.
cles the artist has shown his sagaci.
ty by placing them on Simeon's
nose. In picture by Verrio OF
"Christ Healing the Sick" the look.
ers on are represented as standing
with periwigs on their heads. To
match, or rather exceed, this lu.
dicrous representation Durer has
painted "The Expulsion of Adam
and Eve From the Garden of Eden
by an. angel in q dress fashionably
trimmed with f1ounces. The same
painter in his scene Of sPeter De.
nying Christ represents a Roman
soldier very comfortably smoking, q
pipe Of tobacco.
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TIES IF DESIRED.

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m.aiclne builds up your health. restores your
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Mr.. NJ. Brown, Of Deoueen, Ark. says:
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d.. W. NJ Tunstall, Of Lovingston, Va, says:
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An Old EnaIish wooien len, Law. n

An act passed in the time of King
Charles II. of England, "for the en-
couragement of the wooden manu-
facturers Of this kingdom and the
prevention Of the expectation Of
the monies thereof for the buying
and importing of linen" provided
that "from and after the fve and
twentieth day Of March, in the yeare
of our Lorde one thousand six hum
dred and sixty-seven, no person or
persons whatsoever shall be buried
in any shirt, shift or s,,::s;ts made
of or mingled with tiaS, hempe,
silke, haire, golde or silver, or other
than what shall be made Of WOOL
only" There was one exception I'd
the rule. Z A person dying Of the
plague was permitted to be buried
in a linen snrou3. 7 Otherwise pen-
atty had to be paid, $25 for each
offense. The act was repealed IN
the reign Of King George III. F u, &
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1904-08-03
Bee Liens Are Smart Feedero.

Those who are constantly asso-
ciated with animals at zoo see
many comical and interesting sights,
and keepers of such places have
many stories to relate.
The sea lions are. very much
smarter" than their appearance
suggests, and, while they are always
interesting, their method Of feeding
is one Of the most amusing things
in the gardens. The keeper brings
70 the edge Of The pond a pail Of
fish, which s.s perhaps foot
in length, anu A.nga each one as
far out as he can, when the sea
Lions, with amazing rapidity, swim
to get them. I think that I have
never yet seen a fish strike the ne
ter, as lion catches it before it has
time, and swallows it head first
st. Nicholas.