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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
Folklore Stories.

The Journal Of American Folklore
has some interesting folk tales Of the
Nez Perces Indians:
"Once the sun fell down from the
sky just about sunrise. Mole caught
1t and held 1t up until people got there
and helped him to shove 1t back. The
sun had meant to roll along on the
ground instead Of In the sky. 1t was
from holding up the sun that Mole's
hands are bent SO far back.
coyote and Cloud ran q race. Cloud
bet storm and Coyote clear weather.
They started far away to the south.
and for awhile Coyote was in the lead.
Then Cloud made fruits of all kinds
to grow In front Of Coyote. and he,
looking back and seeing Cloud fur be-
hind. stopped to eat In this way
Cloud caught up and won. This is
why we have storms in winter time"
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Copyright questions are grave enough
Nowadays. but they no longer threaten
10 end IN war, as In the case Of st. Co
lumba. the Ir!shman who settled In
Iona converted north Britain and Is
cornmemorated on June 0. He had a
passion for flne manuscripts and copies
OF them and among others copied a
certain Latin psalter belonging to an
Irish abbot whereupon King Diarmaid
condemned COLUMBIA at Tara ruling
that ITO every book belongs its copy. az
to every cow its calf" COLUMBIA al
pcaled against the verdict In the prac.
ucal form Of melting his kinsmen to
revolt, and they defeated Diarmaid In
the battle Of the Psalter. The book IS
claimed to be the one which In q silver
cover was carried into battle by the
0'Donnells during more than a thou
sand years and may be seen at the
Royal Irish academy today.--London
Chronicle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

A form OF speculation very popular In
Burma h bull racing. A certain ma.
i've sportsman Is the owner OF one OF
these bulls. for which be has refused
IN offcr OF 10000 rupees II ha: won
several races and Is looked after and
~ carefully tended rs Derby fa',orite.
The owner values II at $4,000 ropes.
and. II IL said. II brings him an annual
income Of fro 4 $4,000 to l5.0c0 rlpees.
II Is carefully guarded by four men
Dest II may be got at and "doctortd."
Burmans also patronize boxing ea-
gerIy. but the art can scarcely be prac-
ticed according to Queensberry rules,
Tor we are told by a provincial reporter
that he has observed that "even the
best boxers strike out with their eyes
tightly shut. and II they do hit each
other II II more by chance than any
thing olse."-Ca.cutta Statesman.
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Origin of the Word "Boaus.r


The word bogus Is said by DR.. Ogfl-
vie to be derived from Boghese, the
name Of a notorious American swindler
who about the year 1885 flooded the
western and southwestern states with
counterfeit bills. sham mortgages, etc.
Others connect the word with '.bogy," a
scarecrow or goblin, and so applied to
anything fictitious or chimarical.
Lowell In the "Biglow Papers says:
II more than suspect the word to be a
corruption Of the French bogasse."
This bogasse was the sugar cane as
delivered In Its dry. crushed state from
the mill. also called can trash and fit
only for burning. being synonymous
with useless rubbish.
Again, according to Brewer, there is
in French argot or thieves slang a
word "bogue," which signifies the rind
Of green chestnut or the case of a
watch, ana this also brings us to the
idea Of an outward seeming without
any solid or reputable foundation
Kansas City Journal.
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Negro Elouuence.

Some years ago one Of Texas widely
known statesmen who is now dead
was passing along street In Dallas
when an old colored man who had
once belonged to him approached, took
of his hat and passed hand over his
white wool as he asked:
"Marster, gin de old man 80 cents"
Dan, you are rObber."
'HowT asked the astonished darky.
opening his eyes, around which rough
shOd age had walked.
Didn't you see me put my hand In
my pocket?"
"Yes, sah."
"Well you old rascal, you rob me of
the pleasure offgiving you money with.
out being asked"
The old man received a dollar. Bow.
Ing almost to the ground, while tears
came out and coursed through the aged
prints around his eyes, he replied:
"Marster, wid-wid such heart as
you hab and wild Abraham and Isaac
and de Lord on your side l don't see
what can keep you out Of heaven"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

The Mermaid was the name Of q IN.
nous London tavern frequented by
noted literary men and actors during
the reign Of Queen Elizabeth. All the
wit and talent Of the time assembled
there for convivial enjoyment. Au-
thors have made It the scene of great
mind combats between such men as
Shakespeare, Ben Johnson. Beaumont,
Fletcher, Selden, Carew. Donne and
others Of reverential memory. 1t was
the gathering place Of the celebrated
Mermaid club. the origin Of which is
ascribed to Sir Walter Raleigh. The
Mermaid tavern was located In Bread
street and was handily reached from
three thoroughfares. so that 1t has
been often referred to In various ways.
The Mermaid In Bread street, the Mer-
maid in Friday street and the Mermaid
In Cheap street were. however. all one
and the same. 1t was the nearest to
Bread street. The Mermaid was de-
stroyed In the great London fire. There
were other Mermaid taverns. one In
Cheapside and another in Cornhill, but
they had no such associations as chung
to that Of Bread street.
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A Pair of Poets.

Hearing noise In the street before
his house one morning, Robert Brown
Ing. the poet. went to his window and
saw great crowd gazing at some
Cinnamon In gorgeous costumes who
were just leaving their carriages to
mount his steps. Presently they were
announced as the Chinese minister at
the court Of st. James and his suit.
A solemn presentation having taken
place. Browning said to the interpreter,
May i ask to what am Indebted for
the honor Of his excellency's visit 2"
The interpreter replied. "His excellen.
cy Is a poet IN his own country"
Thereupon the two poets shook hands
heartily. Browning then said, "May /
ask to what branch Of poetry his ex-
cellency devotes himselfT" To which
the interpreter answered. "IIis excel
lency devotes himself to poetical eng
mas" At this Browning. recognizing
fully the comic element In the situa-
tion. extended his hand most cordially.
saying: "TIis excellency IL thrice well
come. He Is brother indeedw
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
Current Literature.
Dollar Fish.

"Have you any dollar fish here?" a
woman sked of one Of the attendants
ut the aquarium.
While the question may seem curl
Gus. 1t was really very simple, for the
dollar fish is only young moonfish.
The moonfish Is q curious but beam
tiful creature. almost round In shane
and extremely thin and having the
lovcllest Of pearly sides. 1t swims on
edge. so that 1t always presents its
sides OF pearl to view. 1t takes its
name from It's shape and because
further, in color 1t suggests the silvery
moon.
Young moonfish OF the size of n
standard silver dollar-an6 they are
scarcely any thicker-are called dollar
hshos because of their resemblance to
that coin In size and shape and color.
and the woman making the inquiry
about dollar fishes was duly Informed
that there was none In the tanks at
the present time, but that they did
have them occasionally. - New York
Sun.
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Able to Hear n.

Joseph Medill Of the Chicago Tribune
was somewhat deaf. although his abil.
ity at times to hear what was said in
an ordinary tone Of voice was FREQUENT
~ remarked. 1t Is related OF him that
he dropped into the business depart
ment Of the Office one day to make an
inquiry about something that had oc.
Cured to him. and young man who
had been In his employ only few
months undertook In q loud tone of
voice to enllghten him.
What did you sayT' asked Mr.. Me.
Oil, putting his hand to his ear.
The young man repeated the ques-
tion In a still louder voice.
Il can't hear you," said the editor.
"Oh. chase yourself around the block
you old granny muttered the impa-
tient employee just above his breath.
Il am not an old granny" said Mr..
Medill, turning away, land / shall not
chase myself around the block"
The fresh young man made imme-
diate arrangements to say goodby to
his Job, but the great editor probably
thought that the lesson he had re-
ceived was sufficient and did not dis.
turb him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
Salt Lakes.

The Great Salt lake is gradually dry
Ing up, and the inhabitants Of Salt
Lake City seem quite surprised. They
ought not to be. All salt lakes owe
their salinity to the fact Of their hav-
Ing no outlet, and lake without an
outlet Is dying lake.
Nor Is death usually long delayed,
speaking geOlOgically. Lakes Koko
Nor and Lob Nor were undoubtedly
extensive inland seas not so very many
decades ago, yet Sven Hedin found
them reduced to mere acrid puddles
SGT In the midst Of well nigh limitless
salt deserts that once We're their beds.
The terrible Taklamakan desert, too.
In which Eledin nearly died Of thirst,
was once the bed of just such a lake.
So also were the salt deserts Of Persia.
Northern Tibet is studded with salt
lakes In process Of desiccation. The
Aral and the Caspian seas were at one
time far more extensive than Is now
the case. proving that they. too, are un.
dergoing the inevitable process Of des-
location to which all such bodies Of
water are sooner or later invariably
subjected.-St Paul Pioneer Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
Sittino Ruli.

To look at Sitting Bull one would say
that he was always quiet and self con-
tained. In fact. he did usually keep
himself under control, but he was cruel
and almost heartless. He had prac-
ticed cruelty to animals and men from
his childhood and as long as he lived;
he was full Of passion and often very
angry. he was always imperious and
lnsolent toward our generals, the In
dian agent and other friends of the
great father at Washington, whom he
claimed to hate. He had great talent
and ability to plan campaigns and bat.
Ties and wonderful influence in bring.
Ing Indians together. Notwithstand.
Ing all this, he was afraid Of death,
and, though he planned the greatest
victory which the Indians ever gained
over white men, Sitting Bull himself
was coward and disgraced himself
even before his own people by running
away In the very face Of success
General Howard In st. Nicholas.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

A gourmet as he mixed a salad Of
chicory said: 1.-THE worlds Queerest
salad, and possibly Its most delicious
one, Is eaten by the Inoits Of northwest
Greenland. 1t is salad Of undigested
moss from the stomach OF a fresh
killed reindeer, bitter, sharp. stim-
ulating salad. as good for the diges-
tion as an electrical massage The
Inoits live almost exclusively on fish;
hence salads are a favorite dish with
them. But no salad In their minds
compares with that which they wrest
from the slaughtered reindeer. They
say this salad Is crisper. tenderer and
more appetizing than any other, and
they say 1t wards off indigestion. They
fight for it, they spend their last penny
on 1t. quite as the Indians do with
f1rewater. er."-Exchange.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

General Samuel veazie Of Bangor
oufit the trst railroad In Maine aud
also founded the veazie National
bank Of Bangor. He had occasion to
visit Boston once and made the trlp
by the c!rcuitous means of transporta.
ton used In these early days, by stage,
railroad and steamboat. He arrived
IN Boston In the evening and went to
the old fremont House for the night.
All he had with him was an old carpet.
bag. and az he was unknown to the
clerk he was informed that. having no
baggage, he would be expected to pay
In advance.
"All right" said he. reaching into his
inside pocket. He drew out pocket.
book and took therefrcm a $1,000 bill
OF his bank. The clerk took It, got out
his bank detecter and looked ND
the standing Of the Bangor bank inst.
tuition. In q moment be came back
and said:
That bank has issued but three bills
OF that denomination"
"Yes," said the general, "and if that
one is not enough for you. here's tile
other two" And he laid the bills before
the eyes Of the astonished clerk.-Bos-
ton Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
EPWCRTH LEAGUE MEETING.
A Very Enjoyable Musical Programme
Rendered.

The regular meeting Of the Epworth
League. which was held in the First
Methodist church Tuesday night, was
an unusually successful and interest
ing session. The special musical pro-
gramme was particularly enjoyable.
The full programme was as follows:
Opening song-163.
Recitation-Miss Ellen Beach.
Vocal Solo-Mrs. Geo. Z. Beaumont
a Short Talk by Mr.. p. G.. Bowman
instrumental Duet-Mrs. Allston
end Master julius Alfred Stubbs.
Recitation-Mrs. S. w. Stubbs.
Vocal Duet-Mrs. Geo. +. Beaumont
and Miss Arrie Stuckey.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Mrs. 8. was In Richmond hospital,
and she was lonely, so welcomed the
advent Of very black and very Ian
guild maid who came In one morning
to wipe up the floor. Some one new
to talk to. so no time was lost.
II have not seen you working around
here before. Aren't you new girl?"
Edmonia willipgly let the cloth slip
back into the bucket and sat fiat upon
the floor before answering.
"Yas'In. rs new. rs Jest washin' up
de floor. But l don't work. rs edji-
kated."
"And where were you educated p
was the next question.
''ln a seminary" Then. with burst
Of confidence: There was me an an
other girl workin' In house. She was
cook. an ! was chambermaid, an we
had great times about who would git
de prize, but ! beat" Then. after a
pause. "She was easy to beat. cause
she got smothered to death with gas
de night before de Examinations come
,off."-Cleveland Leader.
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EX-GOV. McSWEENEY Ill.
Suddenly Stricken by Attack of Indi-
gestio~-His Condition Very Seri-
Gus.

Hampton May 4.-WhiIe returning
from his office to his home here today
about o'clock, ex-Gov. M. B. Nc
Sweeney was suddenly stricken and fell
unconscious. His two young sons
We're with him at the time and sum-
moned help. He was taken to his
home, where he was found to be in a
very serious condition. Tonight he
had not recovered consciousness.
Acute Indigestion is given as the
cause of his attack. The former gov-
ernor has been in bad health for the
past several months.
1t is said tonight that there is very
little hope that he will survive the at
tack.
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Too Much For Him.

Smithson used to labor under the i'm
preston that he was born humorist,
but he has given up trying to be funny
now.
He called one day on an old school
friend and was shown into q room
where his chum's sister was busy ar
ranging quantity Of dried grass which
she had collected.
what quantity Of dried grass you
have collected. Miss Ritchie!" he said.
Then his humor burst forth. mice
room for Il donkey to get into
"Make yourself ut home. Mr.. Smith
son." said the girl pleasantly.
When he arrived home all the humor
was crushed out Of him forever.-Lon-
don Scraps.
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F1shlng. two boys strung their big
catch On the same string. Passing
oaveyard they entered the gate 10
o1vho the catch. dropping two fish
ousf a. they went inside the cemetery.
Passing, an aged negro heard the two
boys: III take this one, you that one;
J this one. you that one; this one.
Sou that one" etc.
The negro listened In dismay and
nm away as rapidly as his old legs
could carry him. He met his negro
minister. who called:
Deacon. why you run in such ter.
eWr'
~Dsciare. parson. l been down yon.
Ger BY de graveyard and over de fence
oeard de devil and de Lord parceling
eot de people atween EN-
The carson laughed at the old mans
night and made him 60 back with
Nm to the graveyard to convince him
az his error.
The boys were still dividing-"you
nke that. I take this" etc. Finally
one boy asked. "what you going to do
with them two at the gateY"
This was more than parson or dea-
con could stand. and both ran pellmell.
neither Wishing to take any further
ehances. no matter what was going
q just over the fence.--Augusta (Ga.,
Chronicle.
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Winthrop College
SCHOLARSHIP and ENTRANCE
EXAMINATION.

The examination for tie award of
vacant Scholarships in Winthrop Col
lege and for the admission of new
students will be held at the County
Court House on Friday, July 2, at
q. m. Applicants must be not less
than fifteen years of age When Schol-
arships are vacant after July 2, they
will be awarded to those making the
highest average at this examination.
provided they meet the conditions
governing the award. Applicants for
Scholarships should write to Presi-
dent Johnson before the examination
for Scholarship examination blanks.
Scholarships are worth 500 and
Tree tuition. The next session will
open September Is, 1909. For furth-
er information and catalogue, address
Pres. ID. B. johnson, Rock Hill, S. c.
w. & S. to 1903.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Some young idlcrs had been enjoying
the fun OF hailing passing shopgirls
with rather doubtful compliments, and
from some OF the answers returned II
was evident that not oil Of those ad-
dressed were taking things kindly.
Presently one " the older boys. seeing
II was going too far. spoke up. Look
a here now. fcllers." he added. "youse
might thlnl; youse Is wise guys an all
that. but Just keep on an the wrong
ladyn come along. an she'll break yer
face. sec?"--Argonaut.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08
THE ST. PAUL MURDER.
Marvin Brunson Killed by Henry
Bradford.

Manning, May 3.-Advices Just re-
ceived over the phone brings the It'd
ings of homicide at st. Paul, which
occurred ON Sunday, May End, at 10
O'clock.
Marvin Brunson was killed by
Henry Bradford. The two accom-
panied by a young colored woman
We're on their way to church when the
killing took place. Jealousy is the
cause assigned.
All the parties connected with the
affair are negroes.
Henry Bradford was captured and
is now confined in the Manning Jail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Tho penguin. notable diver among
ssa birds. wins his mate by right OF
conquest. The male birds fight for the
Possession OF the females. These Gu
rious blris have regular duel grounds.
where relics Of innumerable ccmbats
N the shape Of feathers lie scattered
about In the center Is the lighting
arcaa. clcar Of all debris. The pen-
guins feathers and blubber form an
emcient shield against their OPPONENTS
beaks. 20 the weapon used Is the short
Upper. the only wings the bids pos
eess. The fght begins with the two
eombatrnts walking round each other
waiting for an opportunity 10 grip.
Once thls Is done the clippers come
INTO play. The lighters shower blow
sfter blow upon each other. There Is
no record as to how these fights end.
oot u 10 . safe supposition to say that
ehey are seldom fatal. The force Of
ehe blow from penguin's Clipper IL
euch that three or four Of them will
enw blo,d from the human hand.
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Apt Pupjl.

Captain Jones giving short lee.
ture To the recruits Of his company on
their demeanor I'm public)-If civilian
should make offensive remarks I'm a
public house and try to induce a quar-
rel the Well conducted soldier should
drink NJ his beer and go quietly
away"
After his address Captain Jones
questioned his audience to ascertain
IL they had comprehendcd his re-
marks.
"Now. Private Jenkins, what should
you do IL you were Mt an Inn and a
civilian wanted to quarrel with your
II should drink up his beer sir. and
'ook it."-LOndon Pick-Me-Up.
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lonq SUFFERING Bill,

A correspondent sends the following
to remote rura! organ Of the people:
"Our esteemed fellow citizen, Mr..
William NJ. Puckleton. has had several
new NO Trespassing" signs erected
on his place. We have had the pleas
ure Of perusing the one facing the
Hedgeville pike. 1t reads:
"Notis.-Trespasers will be persekuted
TO the full exten Of mean mungrel dogs
wich din't never ben overly soshibil with
strangers an l dubbel bari shotgun wich
ain't loaded with no sofy pliers dam II !
amt getin tired Of this helraisin on my
property. Yurs respectful.
BILL PUCKLETON."
Current Literature.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Old Sevres porcelain holds its own
among those who are wealthy enough
to buy It. because. within definite linn.
its, It ID perfect The united skill Of
the best French chemists. potters,
artists and sculptors Of the time went
to Its making; the sordid necessity Of
earning q profit did not trouble the d..
rector Of Sevres, for an easy going
monarch was always ready to make
good the yearly loss.
Technical perfection-no less-was
Aimed at aud II was attained. French
men OF that day grumbled at the
waste Of public money ON the Pompa-
dour's whim, but Louis took no heed.
Sevres was to produce the finest porce-
lain at any cost for the glory Of
France and her Bourbon kings.-Lon-
don Outlook.
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In the Same Boat.

The stranger advanced toward the
door. Mrs. O'TOole stood in the door
way with a rough stick in her left
hand and a frown on her brow.
"Good morning" said the stranger
politely. ''Tm looking for Mr..
O'ToOle."
"So'm l." said Mrs. O'Toole. shifting
erybcdy's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Even though you are my brothers
con am obliged to discharge you.
But ] am sorry for your mothers
sake"
"Oh. that's all right. sir. Mother
says she don't see how I've put up
with you a. long as l have."-Judge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

B. f. Cantrell of Walhalla has been
elected a member Of the Greenville
police force, to succeed b. V. Johnson.
who was asked to resign by the police
commission.
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Diplomscy.

"Do you expect people to believe ev-
erything you tell them?" asked the
constituent.
Certainly" answered Senator Sor.
ghum. 80 long as am careful not to
tell them everything believe."-Wash.
ington Star
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Hard to Saw.

"1f your mother bought four baskets
of grapes. the dealers price being a
quarter basket. how much money
would the purchase cost her?" asked
the new teacher.
You never can tell" answered Tom
my, who was Mt the head Of his class
Mas great at bargainingv'-Ladie
Home Journal.
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With the Mjnstrels.

Bones-What am dc difference tween
er pastry cook an er bill sticker? Tam.
bo-Ah dunno. What am de difference,
Mistah Bones? Bones-Onc puffs up
de paste an de othah pastes up de
puffs.-Chicago News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

John Walker, colored, was sent to
the penitenitiary for twenty years and
Harry Hays. colored. for twenty-five
years for attempted rape in Orange
burg county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

Lexington County was visited by
Hail stones as large as turkey eggs
fell. Shingles were cracked and glass
windows were knocked out.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1909-05-08

A practical Joker carried an onion
I'm his pocket to the depot when bid
ding farewell to young lady and
took a bite now and then to induce
tears. Before the traiu departed he
had eaten the entire onion. The young
lady. perceiving the situation. re-
marked. "Ah. you have swallcw wed
your eriefr'-IIarper's Weekly.