The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, December 08, 1897, Image 7

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M?| Not ea pf Varions Sorts-Sum? ?a* Beata Camden Oat of Her Booti. Bdt?of !tn; It U tatara ?ad peas, but ao "lasset ; grWajwt DO meat ; however, seve? ral ol my neigbbora her? brokea the meat fania* by killing several fine porkers thia week. Ot ber? bave eojoyed sever?! big 'pot* sat**, wbica roasted with potatoes osaka a fiaeoisb. Try it, Mr Bditor, whenever yoa get a cfeasce; and let aa have yoa r verdict. Th* fic? DOtatp crop is rotting. Oat planting ia goiog forward on a small scale. Toe bird? apd squirrels are betog rapidly ahoi. The fox ?qoirrel is gone. They are pretty aod large. Grey, black aod warte tips, Rod brown and yellow tips, aretha three difieres t k?ods. Mr. Ai-tu J. Boy kia ba? stocked a large woodland with pheasants, proco red from Major T. W. Woodward, of Fairfield, f pre eaate they are what is known aa the "prairie heb." Mr. Boy kio raises a fins breed of setters . and pulatera for ?ale which he seHs at taney > prices to the Yankees. If Major Woodward's plan tc sties ?ad kilner? the potato crop, Was followed, a large comber of bushels of this valuable . crop could be saved. Wheat planting is gone. Mr. J.. T. Watson's nuiles ran away yester t day and tore op bi? new wagoo. Say what yon please, Su m ter gives a? much : on the average for cotton as Camden does, s Camden grades prices, that ts ail and Sumter can beat Camdeo out of ber boots in the clothing Hoe aa this boy can testify. A yoong fellow got dicked" the other day and says he will limp for lila. Did not know tue y cnn g ladies were so strong. Pisgah/Dec. 2, 1897. JOHNSON'S CHILL AND FBV?R TONI& Cures Fever In One Day. OCXEY AND HIS BIG *BNT. 5*ree Lecture on Good Roads and Ron-Interest Bonds Kay be Given Here. General Jacob S. Cozey, of Ohio, tbe world-famed advocate of, good roads origina? tor pf the idea of a national currency based oo ?tate, cooa ty, township, and municipal honda deposited with the United States treas? ury aod bearing no interest* is arranging a series of free lectures in leading cities of this and other Boothera stales and may decide to via?t thia div. Coxey ano bia party travel in big own privare car, whieb because famous in his late campaign tar governor of Ohio, aod be speak? JD bis mammoth tent which bolds ten thousand people. This len t, wefcb he carries Ott a special car oniit for it, also figured prominently in bis great campaign sod did its share io attracting the phenomenal crowds that every where greeted bim Cozey is one of tbe best-knew o men of the day, owing to the fact that bis methods are as origin?! as bis ideas. He is a rare bird io that be is an in? tense reformer who is no dreamer, Ont pracit* eal ts all bia ways aod takes the world as it is. He is ?aid by those who haye beard bim apeak to bean orator of remarkable eloquence and power. His ability to attract a crowd is not excelled by that fo any one Irring. Should he decide to come to this dry bis date weald no doubt prove to be a red-letter day ia the city's history. Railroad excursions woold be Arranged, weare informed, to ac commodata the, residen ta of surrounding towoi. ' * Johnson's and Fever Tonic Cures Fever In One Day. *3 " Columbia Calendar for 1898. i For the thirteenth year the Colombia Pad Calendar makes its appearance promptly oo time for'1898, and while its general ttyle is of the same familiar character, tbe many bright thoughts it contains, cootribotedVby its fnesds in many parts of tbe con ?trolas well as abroad, are new, aad will be appre? ciated by all who take ao interest io bicycling, healthful exercise and good roads. Toe 1898 Colombia Pad Calendar contatos a convenient arrangement of dates tbat will prove osefol to busy men, aod aa plenty o space is reserved for memoranda, the pad may be used as a diary aod as a remioder for business appointments and obligations. Iii? neat hi appearance, takes np but little room and is ootb ornamental aod csefni for the desk, while its stand is of such character that it may fae used dther npon the desk or hang opon the wall. The mono's phases are indicated in tbe calendar for the benefit of those who wish to have this information. The calendar is ready for distribotioo, and all orders for it will be filled oi the day of receipt. Ti can be obtained by mail pre-paid for five two? cco t stamps by addressing the Calender De? partment of the Pope Manufacturing Com? pany, Hartford, Coan". Consumption Positively Cored. Mr. R. B Qreeve, merchant, of Chilhowie, Va., certifies that he bad consomption, was given np to die, sought ?ll medical treatment that money could procure, tried all coagb rem i* -fies eouid bear of, hot got no relief ; spent many nights sitting np in aebair , waa in? duced to try Dr. King's New Discovery, and was eared by nse of two bottles. Fer past three years has been attending to business, and Bays Dr King's New Discovery is th? grandest remedy ever made, as it has done so mach for bia and also for others in his community Dr. Sing's New Discovery is ga aran teed for Cough?, Colds and Consomption. It don't faiL Trial bottles free at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drag Store. 5 p Tbe British steamship Alberta.sailed from Baltimore - for Holl yesterday with a eergo of 253,30] bushels of corn-probably tbe largest ever ship? ped from the Uotted States. BiBbop Capers Adresses the Clergy of tbe State. IQ tbe light of the recent statement that the record of crime in this State during the year jost ending aa ?bowa bj tba solicitor*' report? te- office of the attorney geceral. ia j Oft ahout twice as hetty aa it ?a* iaht year, ao far a* the cumber of homicide* is concerned, the following address to the clergy; issued, yesterday by the bishop of the diocese of Sooth Carolina of the Episcopal church, ?Ul be read with some interest;' Diocese of Sooth Carolina, Episcopal Residence, Colombia, S. O .Dec 1.1897 To the Clergy of the Protestant Epi*eo pal Church io the Diocese of Sooth Ctrolina, and to nor Brethren, all other Ministers of the Gospel throoghewt tho State. Greeting : Beloved in the Lord, at the last meeting of oor diocesan council the fol? lowing preamble and resolution s were adopted, to wit : Whereas, the growing disregard of haman life has caused the crime of homicide to become more pre? valent aod flagrant io our la Dd, on til. the blood-gui hi oe PS of oor people bas become to offence aad crying shame to tho sensibinrisa of ohorch and State ; and Believing that public opinion should be greatly influenced, and can be mo?t safely formed, upon the prioefples of Cbristaio morality Resolved, That this council do ex? press its solemn condemnation of this terrible etil'; and in order to arp?se a wholesome public sentiment opto this mest seri?os subject, Resolved, farther. That the bishop be requested to call opon the elergy of the diocese to preach opon some Sunday, to be appointed by bim, .gain?! the awful orime. Resolved, farther, That the bishop be requested to issue an address pray? ing, io the name of this council, the cooperation of the elergy of all church? es and religion^ deoom i nations io this effort, and requesting them to joio the cl? rgy of this church upon one day to be so appointed, io preaching opon noe subject, and appealing to the ?-?opio of the Stats to pat away the corse ti blood - gailtoess. which eries oat, "alas! from the land? agaton as. io compliance with the acion of council, I beg to address you this let? ter The do of morder is upon os. Homicides are " of frequent distressing oeourence, aod io oar judgment the public conscience needs to he instruct? ed sod the public miod aroused to a sense pf the danger which threaten H the character of oar people. They need to be instructed upoo the sacredness of humao life as a gift of Almighty God, whose prerogative is to take ?bat fie alone cao give Yt ithoot'warrant from Bim no man may lawfully tafee his brother's life The soldier ot? the battlefield, the officer of tbe law io discharge of bis prescribed duties, the oitisso io defence cf his o wo life may take life,- without incurring the gcilt of murder, for they act by warrant of delegated authority of ..raleiw," who are "God's ministers" and "'bear tbe sword," by Divine aa tb or ky, "to'po a is h evil doers;" but such murders ts have of late outraged tilts law of God, and degraded th? sa credo a is of life, and dishonored the courage and character of our people, eau lay no e-aim whatsoever to the sanction of Divine authority. We fool, beloved, that public senti? ment needs to be aroused to a higher and nobler estimate of human life We call upoo our clergy to rebuke tbe mur derer, and to proclaim the law of Almighty God given to consecrate and bless the life of every man, made io His im -ge. upheld by His -Providence, acd redeemed by tbe preci?os blood of His ooly soo, our Saviour, Jesus Christ. I therefore appoint Sunday, the 19th of Deoem'ber, tbe fourth Sonday io Ad? vent, on which day 1 CK!) opon the clergy of the diocese to preach again tbe crime of murder, DOW SO prevalent io our State ; and I most respectfully io vite oar brethren, the ministers of Christ, of sli denominations, to anite with as OD that day io upholding the majesty of God's law, the saoredoess of boman life, aod the honor of our beloved State. Faithfully, ELLISON CAFKBS, Bishop of the Diocese of Sooth Caro? lina* Take JOHNSON'S j CHILL ? FEVER The report that there were negotia? tions looking to reciprocity betweeo the representativo of the United States and that of Germany ts now said to have been unfounded The Carnegie syndicate have asked the Corean government for three more concessions for the boildiog of rail? ways. How to Look Good, viood looks are rea ll j more than gk ir deep, depending entirely on a heahhlv condition of all tko vital organs. If tbe livor be inactive, you have a billions look ; if your utoraach be disorded, you have a dyspeptic look; if your kidneys be affected, you have a pinched look. Secure good health, and you will surely have good looks. "Electric Bitters" is a good Al? terative and Tonic. Acts directly on the stom? ach, liver and kidneys. Purifies the blood, cures pimples, blotches and boils, and gives a good complexi?n. Kvery bottle guaranteed, sold at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store 50c per bottle. 5 Sheriff of Charleston Coan tv. Ex-Chief Martin Appointed Yesterday. "Too can simply state that J, fil? more Martin will be appointed sheriff of Charleston county to eucceed the late Sheriff Ferguson " That was the message the governor telephoned to a representative cf The State about 2:10 p. m yesterday when the exe? cutive mansion was called np, and it was the first time that any an? nouncement had been made from the chief executive in regard to the ap pointment The announcement pot an end to all speculation as to who would be the Ic?ky man standing un der the tree when the plum fell The official statement of the appointment will doubtless be Sled with the eece tary of elate'for record today. The governor waa asked if he cared to give any statement to ac? company the announcement. He re plied that be bsd no such statement to give ; he cared to say nothing at all about it Fie had selected the man and told the public who that man was ; that waB sufficient. Yesterday morning when called upon Governor Ellerbe stated that he had consented to give Mr J fl. Perrine, who was an applicant for the position, a bearing before making the appointment and had appointed 1 p. m. to hear bini : be stated further that he would telephone the result from the executive mansion at 2 o'clock Mr Perrine catted and had hie "seance** with the cjrief execu ti ve. Later Mr. Cant weft of Charles? ton appeared and bad a brief talk with the governor. When the news came down that Mr Martin wao appointed no sur? prise was expressed by the Cbarles tonfans who were in the city and in terested in the result No one else seems very much surprised The indications had been for several days that Mr. Martin would be th6 man named-The State, Dec 3. A hill ia now before the Virginia senate prohibiting football where an ad iDtfloinn fee if* charged. Baby Mine! dtefa. 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Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty QCtober 16-o "BOARDING? MICE TO TAXPAYERS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will be in roy office in the Court House at bumter from October 15th to December 31st, next, for 'he collection of taxes for the pres? ent fisc*! year, and for collection of commu? tation road tax for 1898. It is very important, for two reasons, that you.?hould pay up earlier than nsual. In the first pl-ice, my salary having been re? duced twenty per cent by the last Legisla? ture renders it impossible for me to employ my usual clerks, hence with the usaa! rush toward the last, many win f?il to get in. lo the second pNce, the Auditor bas never re? quired heretofore ?bat the t-x books be turn? ed over to him promptly for making up the penalty book. He bas already notified me that on account of a chance in tbe Law regu? lating the work of bis office th*t be would be compelled to have the books as required by Law. eo that I am compelled to close up on Dec. 3l8t NB Io view of the above reason don't pot off till tbe last and theo expect me to protect you. It will be impossible H. L SCARBOROUGH, Treasurer Sumter County. Sept 22 - -THE HAVING TAKEN the House on Main Street second door south of the Nixon House. I am prepared to acc.ou roodate a lew reiiulnr hoarders, and also lodging and meals tc tiansient customers. Terms reasonable MRS W. B. SMITH. Sept 8. Sumter Institute? Sumter, S. C. The thirtieth collegiate year begins September ninth, 1897. For catalogue-address MRS. L. A. BROWNE, or Miss E. E. COOPER, Principals, July 21-3m. Land Surveying HR, H. D. MOISE, will give prompt at? tention to calls for snrrejiog and platting land Gao be found at bis office, next door to office of Lea and Moise, Som ter, S. C. NOT. 18. 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