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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
Masters Sale

BY virtue Of a decree of the Court
OF Common Pleas for Sumter County
IN the State of South Carolina, in the
case OF Bessie Myers, Samuel Tomlin,
Jessie Iomlin, James Tomlin,
Wesley Tomlin, William Tomlin. Har.
ry Tomlin, Rebecca Seymour
ana Charlotte Tomlin, against
Allonia l.. Frederick, 1 will sell at
pubic auction, to the highest bidder.
at the Court House, in the city of
Sumter, in the county and State afore-
said on saleday in September, 1908,
being the seventh day of said month.
during the usual hours Of sale, the
Following described real estate, to wit:
All that lot Of land with the build
lngs thereon, situate in the city and
county Of Sumter, and State
aforesaid, lying on the south
nue., formerly belonging to and oc-
cupled by Dicey Mickens, alias Dicey
Davis. Said lot of land recently con-
tanned one and one-half acres of land.
more or less, part thereof was sold
by said Dicey Mickens in her life
time, and being the land originally
owned by the Presbyterian church, or
by James d. Blanding and Anthony
White, Trustees for said church. Said
lot adjoins and is bounded by
West Hampton avenue on the
north. and by lands of vari-
Gus parties on the other sides,
the owners of which are unknown.
Reing the land occupied by Dicey
Mickens, alias Dicey Davis, at the
time Of her death.
Terms OF sale cash. Purchaser to-
pay for papers.
H. FRANK WILSON,
S-12-3t Master.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
STORE ROBBER ARRESTED.
Willie Michau Robbed the w. G
Stubbs Haberdashery Last Week.

On Friday night last the w. G..
stubbs Haberdashery was entered by
burglar who stole about four dol
lars in small change from the cash
register and a considerable quantity
OF shoes, hats and other furnishing
goods. The police were informed Of
the ROBBERY, but an effort was made
10 keep the matter quiet until the
case could be worked up and the
burglar arrested. Yesterday Willie
Michau, one Of the most notorious
and persistent criminals with whom
the police have had to deal in recent
years, was arrested on suspicion. He
was wearing a pair of the stolen
shoes when taken into custody. He
claimed to have purchased the shoes
from Willie Morrison, another chain
gang bird, so the nets were set for
Morrison and he was gathered in to-
day. Morrison tells a straighter story
than Michau, and besides DENYING
knowledge Of the robbery says he can
prove that he was in Columbia Fri
day night Michau says he bought
the shoes from Morrison in Florence
Friday night, but Michau was here
Friday night until after all the trains
Tor Florence had left the depot. All
the circumstances indicate that Mi
chau committed the robbery unassist-
ed, and 1t is probable that he will be
sent up for the longest term he has
yet served.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
SEWERAGE INFORMATION

Notice to City Engineers and Plumbers
From Daily Item. August 18th.
I have just completed today a Y
map containing every sewer line on
the Eastern Division of the City's
Sewerage system.
This map is tackled against the wall
In my Office and those interested In
making house connections are at per-
feet liberty to consult this map at any
time. Upon this map you will find
the exact localities Of each and every
Y branch with the distance marked
opposite. The streets are all marked
and the Us show which way the sew
erage flows.
During my absence from the office,
should you want additional informa-
tion, kindly leave note on desk and /
will gladly help you out In any way
hat I can. And at any time IL I can
be OF any assistance to you In making
these connections do not hesitate to
call upon me. shall take every
great pleasure In aiding you In any
way possible.
Very respectfully,
EDWARD M. GIBBON.
Engineer In Charge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
FIRE SUNDAY MORNING.
House OF ID. j. Diggs Totally DESTROYED
at an Early Hour.

The home Of D. J. Diggs, colored,
situated at the corner of Bartlett and
Council streets. was burned Sunday
morning at $3.50 O'Clock.
The fire had been burning some.
time before it was discovered and the
alarm given, and when the hose wa
CONS arrived the whole house was in
flames and was soon burned down.
Practically nothing was saved from
the house., the piano being the most
valuable article saved. The house,
which was new and worth about ST.
800, was insured for $500. The house
hold goods and furniture were in
sured for $500, while the loss on the
articles Is estimated at $500.
Diggs was married only a short time
ago. and all Of his wedding presents
were destroyed
The origin Of the fire has not been
positively determined. but it is sup
posed to have been due to a defective
kitchen hue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
THE DUTY OF DEMOCRATS.
Every Man Should Obtain a Registra-
tiOn Certificate.

Lexington. s. c., Aug. II, 190S.-I
want to urge upon the people of the
District the very great importance OF
each man seeing to II that he gets a
registration certificate this year and
bofore the registration hooks close.
Each man who wishes to avail him
self of the right and privileges Of an
elector must provide himself with a
registration certificate. He cannot
vote without II, and no man can refuse
To qualify himself To- vote if the occas-
hon arises when his vote IL needed
either to preserve white supremacy or
To hold our representation In Congress
There Is no more important matter
before the people than this matter of
registration. DO not neglect this.
Very truly.
A. +. LEVER,
NJ. G. Seventh :. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
NEW COTTON ON THE MARKET.
Two Bales Of the New Crop Were Sold
Here To-day.

Two bales Of new cotton were sold
here Saturday.
One bale was brought In by Mr..
W. j. Stafford Of this county. 1t was
ginned by the Southern Cotton Oil
ginnery and was sold to O'Donnell &
Co. The bale weighed 431 pounds. 1t
was graded as strict middling and
brought IL cents.
The other bale was brought in by
Mr.. ]. F. Broadway. OF Silver. Clar-
endon county. 1t weighed 100 pounds
and was graded as middling. 1t was
bought by Levi Bros.
Cotton picking is becoming general
and II Is thought that by the Goth
instant. a good deal Of cotton will be
on the market.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

Mr.. w. f. Brunson has the city up
a tree and II he persists in demanding
relief the city will have to comply
with the demand. His residence lies
with the demand. His resident lies
within one-half mile of the pumping
station, hence he is forbidden to con-
struct a cess pool or dry we'll as q
means OF disposing of the sewerage
from his premises. The sewerage sys.
tenn which is now being constructed
by the city at a cost of exceeding $780,
600 does not extend as far out as Mr..
Brunson's residence on North Main
street; and. it Is stated. there is no
provision in the plans for II ever to
De extended that far out-the North
NJ ain street sewer now terminating
at the corner Of Live Oak street Cit
liens and taxpayers, residing on North
Main street between Live Oak street
and the limits, and I'm that vicinity are
thus debarrcd from enjoying any of
the benefits of the sewerage system,
and there Is no prospect of their hav-
ing this privilege extended to them at
any time I'm the near future. Never
theless If Mr.. Brunson persists I'm de-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The assertion that Sumter county
Will give Cole L. Blease majority Is
too preposterous to merit serious con-
sideration. 1t is fact, however, that
Is confessed with shame and humilia-
tion that he will receive larger num-
Der OF votes than he ought to re-
ceive. There is no enthusiasm over
Mr.. Ansel.s candidacy. but a majority
OF Sumter Democrats will vote for
him nevertheless.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

Mark Reynolds, Esq, VINO IL
spending while at Boston, will be In
his office after the ssrd
Miss Marie Murray has returned to
the city from a visit to friends at
stateburg.
Mrs. Hennies and son Of Columbia,
are visiting Mrs. A. A. A. .dham on
Church street.
Mr.. Duane wannamaker returned
20 the city last night from Wilmington,
where he has been visiting friends for
the past month.
Mr.. j. +. Glenn has returned from
Waynesvilie. n. c.. after O stay OF
several weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS.

The first primary will be held on
Tuesday, August 25th. The rules Of
the Democratic party provide that
only duly enrolled members of legally
organized Democratic clubs shall vote
In the primary. The rules also re-
quire that the club rolls shall c'ose
five days from the first primary. The
club rolls will close, therefore. next
Thursday, and those who do not en-
roll before that day cannot vote in
the primary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
Florence prepares to Hold Fall Fes.
tival

Florence is going to have two
days festival this year. and expects
TO give her visitors just as much
pleasure as can we'll be crowded
into these two days.
The fall festival will be held We'd
nesday and Thursday, Sept. and g..
Arrangements have been made for
cheap rates on all roads from all
points within a radius Of 100 miles.
A special train will be run on We'd
nesday from Wadesboro and all points,
returning after the fun is over We'd
nesday night.
The first day will be taken I'D with
trades display, horse show, with la
dies and gentlemen's riding and driy-
ing contests in which the best horses
IN the State will be entered and valu-
able prizes offered, baseball between
two fine teams and other entertain
ments. 80
Ihe special features on Thursday
VIII be grand military parade and
sham battle, baseball and races. horse
and automobiles at the new driving
park which will be the biggest and
pest race meet held in this section of
the state. There will be exciting auto
races on the wide tracks, two or pos
sibly three machines starting abreast
on As foot wide track.
There will be frequent band con-
certs each day, with a poultry and
pet STOCK show at which valuable
prizes will be offered and every owner
or chickens is invited to enter.
There will be many attractions. be-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

From Daily Item. Aug. II.
The ste Of Mr.. r. H. Bigham, on
the corner Of Council street and Oak
land Avenue, was robbed last night by
two negroes. who secured $S6 in cash
from the safe and made their escape,
although surprised while in the
store.
Tommie Bigham. son Of the pro-
prietor Of the store when on his way
home about midnight observed a dim
hight In the store. and knowing that
something was wrong. ran for home
to arouse his father. He had to pass
the store to reach home and when op-
opposite the front door of the store, a
negro man who was standing in the
shadow OF tree hit him on the head
with his fist. knocking him down. He
got up ON the run and quickly aroused
his father and securd q shot gun.
The negro who was on guard utside
the store had disappeared, by this time
but as Tommie returned to the store
he found another negro coming out
OF q window on the side OF the store.
He fred point blank at him, but scor-
ed a miss. and the negro took to his
heels with Tommie and Mr.. Bigham
In hot pursuit. The negro was
sprinter and soor dtstapcad HE n,r
suers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

President Badly, of Coker College,
who spent the day in the city, states
that the officers of the College have
decided to offer one scholarship, good
for the full four year course, for each
county In the State. The scholarship
Is good for tuition only. The scholar
ships will be awarded upon the rec
ommendation Of the County Superin-
tendent Of Education.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

Since the heavy rains the mosoui-
toes have been unusually numerous in
this city. The health officer should
take extra precautions at this time to
put the city in proper sanitary condi-
ton. The increase in the number Of
mosquitoes show that there is some
thing wrong with the sanitary condi-
tions.-Wilmington Star.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The clay-sand. roadway on Manning
avenue between the railroad and the
city limits has received much needed
attention. The mud-holes that were
rapidly destroying An excellent road
way have been filled and the road is
once more in good condidtion. There
are several other streets that stand
In need Of like repairs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The sewerage system is nearer COM
pletion than the average citizen real
izes and there is foundation for the
hope that the western section will be
turned over to the city before Christ
mas.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

manding relief city council VIII he
forced to do something. Mr.. R.unson
and other citizens sim '.riy iuated
should keep their demands nefore
council. for by so doing the city tn.
ers may in time be Convinced hat
the drainage of SaratoPa Branch is
not the most important public work
that is TO be done.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
5 0'D0NNELL 6 COMPANY 5
kAANENAIHNHNH2NfNnnrnrnrnr>

SIDES these, among them big reunion
of the Confederate veterans Of the Pee
Dee country at which dinner will be
furnished by the ladies.
Florence. has always taken good
care of her visitors and will do so
again this year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The county campaign meetings in
this city Friday night and Saturday
should be we'll attended. The voters
should turn out to hear the candidates
explain their views on the issues OF
the campaign.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

County Chairman John H. Clifton
has been requested to call the Exc
cutive Committee together and take
under consideration a petition to
place an extra box at each polling
precinct, In which ballots for and
against the repeal Of the lien law may
be deposited.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

When the city sets up a police pa
troll wagon the business Of the Re.
corder's Court should boom. A ride
in this Black Maria will be worth the
price Of admission to the IL O'Clock
matinee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The office building Of Mark Rey-
Mods, Esq, and Haynsworth & Hayns-
worth. on Law Range, Court House
Square. Is going up rapidly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The books Of registration are still
open at the Court House, and there
Is still time for all citizens to qualify
and exercise their rights Of suffrage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The mosquito pest Is becoming a
serious matter in Sumter. Fifteen
years ago there was scarcely mos
quito net in town, for they were not
needed. while at present. 1t Is impossi-
BILE to sleep except under a net.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

An election Is to be held in the near
future in School District No. II, to de-
eide whether high school shall be
established in connection with the
General Sumter Memorial Academy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The deepening and lengthening Of
the Annisquam river has made an
Island out of Cape Cod.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The city has fine crop Of corn and
the promise Of prodigious yield OF
peavine hay from the city farm at the
pumping station.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The corn crop in Sumter county Is
said to be almost as good as last years
crop, which was record breaker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

The Supervisors Of Registration
have issued certificates to 1885 quail.
fed electors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

FOR SALE-One III. p. gasoline en-
O'Donnell & Co. S-5-4t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19
BURGLARY LAST NIGHT.

store Of Mr.. II. III. Bigham, Robbed
by Two Negroes, Who Escaped With
SSS. !
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1908-08-19

Cotton is opening rapidly and the
top crop is shedding.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1908-03-29
1vYX2GzZeXy oE THE sNs'XIGH

lcan College accompanied the function with
Gregorian chant. Thus after eleven cen.
turtles the basilica was not only discovered
and partially rebuilt. but II also witnessed
A repetition Of the liturgy and simple plain
cong celebrated since Apostolic times.
Tho discovery OF the speidAl hall Ia archR.
ologically aud historically most important,
a. II shows the peculiar construction which
was adopted In the ancient arensria or
sand pite by the early Christians IN order
to sustain their tufa walls. Fragments OF
the old masonry can eth he seen.
There is reason 10 believe that this hall
served a. the burial place AZ the Popes, and
particularly Of st, Sylvester, whoee tomb,
according 10 the itineraries OF the pilgrims
vas the fret n Ia he seen coming through
the Via SalAria. Al the feet Of 81. Sylvester
was buried the Pope Sirlciue, and here an
geographic inscription has been put up In
which mention 10 made OF the font, pre-
eumably the same one used by st. Peter
for baptiLink near which Sincius was pro-
claimed Pope.
Other epigraphs, either originals dis
covered recently on the spot or exact repro
ductionT Of others found In the course Of
former excavations and carried elsewhere,
have been placed on the walls OF this hall,
The inscription which was found on the
tomb Of the martyrs IS. Felix and Philip
Ia now IN the Louvre Museum, hut a cast
OF II has been obtained and placed on the
SPOT from where the original was taken.
There is also the celebrated epitaph placed
by Pope Damascus on the tomb Of Pope
Marcellus, who wa exiled by Maxentiue,
It Ia as follows:
The truth speaking Pope, because he
preached that the lapsed should weep for
their crimes, Was bitterly hated by all those
unhappy ones. Hence followed fury, hatred,
discord, contentious, seditlon and slaughter
and the bonds Of peace were ruptnred. FOR
the crime Of another who In time Of peace
had denied Christ the Pontif was eX PEELED
the shores Of HE country by the cruelty Of
the tyrAnt. These things Damascus Ia Wing
learnt. was DESTROYS TO narrate briefly that
people might recognize the merit OF Ma reel
ms.
Two columns Of Grecisn marble in rather
a1Eood state Of preservation. Fragments Of
inscriptions, bome consisting Of only a few
letters, but tuficient 10 furnish q clue 10 the
name OF the martyr On whose tomb they
we're placed; pieces Of marble tombs, por-
lions al mosaic pavements ~ different
epOohs and other objects Of great i'm
portance 70 the a~rcheologist have been
found during the excavations, carefully
collected and as carefully replaced In the
same Apots where they originally stood.
The work q the ercheologsts Of to-day
differs from that OF past explorers. They
eTcavHte and discover, but thoir hnds arc
never Dispersed, They are left on the Spot,
and what 10 more important an attempt At
reconstrlctioh IA always made Whenever
Il is poseible. n stone Ia found II 10 care
fully examined and compared with all other
fragments that bear any resemblance 10 Il.
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about the wear III, and finally further
e~xcavste1 and described by De Roesl.
The latter uneartked some Of the founda-
tions OF the basilica Of ~. Sylvester in 1890,
but for some reason or other the eXcava-
lions were stopT ed and tho portion brought
10 light vas covered over. Only a small
inscription was left TO mark the spot where
the basilica once stood.
Prof. Marucci. a leading member Of the
Pontihoal Commission Of (hristian ArchR-
oloRy, obtained from the King, who owns
a villa and the surrounding land over the
oatacomb OF st. Priscilla, permission 20
resume the excavations stoppet In 1880.
Several Cardinals, notably Cardinal Merry
del Val, and many prelates, contributed the
money necessary for thework, and the ex-
cavations began two years ago.
Not only the entire foundations OF the
basilica Of 81, Sylvester were nnearthed,
but several important discoveries were
made, such as an ancient staircase which
led from the entrance 81 the oAtacombs
to the church above ground, an apsidal
hall, where probably ST. Sylvester was
buried. The foundations OF the basilica
are more than sufficient 10 render its re-
construction possible. \
Thk uuadrangular interior space was
divided by two rows of columns, and hence
into three naves, the central one raised
high by means CT lateral walls plefced
With windows and covered by a sloping
roof. At one end, opposite the entrance,
was the apse or semioircular. tribune,
where the altar, the bishops chair and the
.uats iur tie cibIsy -er5 p'Gco1, u 20
central nave was the sehoId cantoTum for the
singers, a square place closed In by parapets
and hanked by the dmhopes or. pulpits Tor
the reading Of tie lessons and the preach
ing Of the sermons
Outs ide was the atrium, surrounded by
a colonnade with a fountain In the centre
for the symbolic Additions. The narthe1
was situated t~ransversely In front OF the
nave and was destined for the c~atechumenA
and ~neophytes, who were n OF allowed 70
assist at the liturgy in the same place as
the faithful.
The shape Of the basihca and all lie differ.
ent parts can easily be traced from the
foundations discovered. An attempt At
reconstruction has already been made.
Some Of the walls we're raised and the
space they enclosed covered over.
Here on the last day Of the last year, the
feast Of 81. Sylvester, Al altar was set up
and the Cardinal Vicar Of Rome celebrated
high mass, while the students Of the Amer