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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-26

IHE CAS5ARD.-The Case vi George
FRANKIE versus the Monumental Con-
struction Company OF Baltimore came
up in the Circuit Court of this city
to-day. By consent of all the parties
concerned, q decree for the sale of the
steamer Howard Cassari was entered,
the funds to be held subject to the order
of court. This decree means a sale at
public auction of the steamer Howard
Cassard, built in Baltimore about three
years ago on the plans of Engineer R.
NJ. Fryer, who was to have built the
"Pocahontas' at this city. The plans
of the steamer, it was urged by Mr..
Fryer, would revolutionize steamship
building, but so far no practical results
have followed, though MIR. Fryer is
still convinced of the feasibility of his
plans. The steamer, after lying at her
dock Baltimore forsome, time wasttw
ed to this city lastJune and soon thereat.
ter attachments were levied upon the
steamer for material used in her con-
structioD. The steamer, it is said, cost
about S150,000, and it is feared that
when sold she will bring but a small
percentage of that sum.
In the case of the E. ]. Codd Co. VS..
the Monumental Construction Com
pany the hearing of the motion to
quash the attachment on the steamer
Howard Cassard was to-day postponed
till Saturday, October G., at Warrenton.
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CORPORATION CoURT.-Judge j. X
N. Norton presiding.-Semnes vs..
Semmes final decree.
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LOJAL l~NlELLIGhNUE.

WEDNESDAY EVENING. SEPT. 26, IS A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-09-26
DRY GOODS.

THIS SPACE
Is RESERVED FOR
5IS King SIREEl.
Their buyer has been
in the New York mar
ket for the past two
weeks.
New desirable attrac-
tive and s~easonable
goods are. coming in
daily. They consist Of
all the latest novelties
in dry goods, dress
goods, blankets, no
tions, carpeting, oil
cloths, etc.
Look out for us.
Full particulars in
next weeks ADVERTISE
ment.
n% Goods lower
than ever.
Don't get left. Wait
for us. We will sur
prise you all.
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Extraordinary Low Prices.

AS a great demand for Black
Silk is promised by fashion
dictators this season, this is an
exceptional opportunity to Sc
cure a full suit or skirt to be
worn with fancy waists.
AT Csc tho Yard. 27-inch Black Satin
Merveilleu1.
At Soc the Yard. 22-inch Black Armure
Albanis.
At S1.15 the Yard. 234 inch Black
Cachemire Gros de Psris.
At $1.25 the Yard. 24-inch Black Cache
mire Gros de Paris.
At 81. % the Yard. 211a-incb Black Satin
de Lyons.
At$1.25 the Yard. 22-inch Black Gros
de Londres
At ST. so the Yard. 22-inch Black Satin
Duchesse.
At $3.50 the Yard. 24-inch Cachemire
Gros de Paris.
At 1925 the Yard. 214a-inch Black
Faille Franchise.
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Ok BOXES Dunyea's Satin Gloss Super
~ Tor and Corn Starch, received to-day
by +. c. MILBURN.
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LOST.

NOTICE is hereby given that the WASH.
IN INGTON, ARLINGTON AND FALLS
CHURCH RAILWAY COMPANY will apply
to the County Court of Alexandria county
Virginia, at the ensuing October tenn thereof
for the appointment of five disinterested free
holders, who, or any three or more OF whom,
shall constitute q board to ascertain a just
compensation to the owners OF the land upon
the line oftheir improvement within the said
county, for such of the said lands as are pro
posed to be taken by the said company for It's
THE WASHINGTON, ARLINGTON AND
FALLS CHURCH RAILWAY COMPANY
By CHAS. S. HINCHMAN, President;
Alexandria, Virginia, September "a, 1884.
ll FRANCIS L. SMITH, Attorney.
sep24 4w
DEFoRE BUYING A HOME call on us to
d see what we can offer you in our sub.
division in the northwest section Of the city.
We can sell you a pretty TWO-STORY and
CELLAR, BAY WINDOW BRICK HOUSE
with 6 rooms, bath room, hot and cold water,
for $3.50. Terms easy. Parking in front
of house.
WHEAT & SUFFER-,
1906 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington, D.
c., or 430 N. West street, Alexandria, Va.
sep1O I'm
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nUR STOCK of Canton Flaunels, Cottons,
- sheetings. etc., is complete. Prices are
the lowest. AMOS B. SLAYMAKER.
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R S S M A C.

EoR sALE.-Two 5-RooM FRAMES.
Il good condition. Rent S14 per month.
Nos. 1914 and 1916 King street. Price
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GALICos, fast colors, light and dark COL
" OTIS, sc a yard up, at
AMOS B. SLAYMAKERS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
The Pythian Celebration.

On Monday night, pursuant 10 notice, the
local Lodge of the Knights of Pytbias, and
their invited guests, celebrated the 30th
anniversary of the establishment of their
Order, according to o'programme.
At $50 o'clock large audience, amorg
whom were few ladies who had brased
the slush and mud of the streets, assembled
at the Opera House to listen to q lecture on
Damon and Pythias by the Rev Dr.. Greasy
of Charlotte, North Caralioa, who had been
Invited to perform that duty.
The lecture was brilliant and fairly capti-
vated the appreciative audience. Argument
and illustration, wit humor, pathos and
mirth, succeeded one another in impressive
style, to which must be added the charm Of q
fine personal presence and a grace of manner
which was most pleasing. The Doctor show
ed how Pythian Knights have illustrated the
principles of the order on many occasions,
combining personal courage with exalted love
of the brethren The Knights particularly
were charmed with the lecture.
The banquet was spread at the Jervey
House, mine host, Col. Jim giving as
sumptuous repast perhaps ever was set in
Sumter After the guests had done justice to
the elegant supper, sentiments were offered
and responded to by several gentlemen pres
ent, whose speeches were above the average.
feature of the occasion was the absence of
intoxicants Of any sort, which rather added
to than took away from the pleasure AID good
fellowship.
All in ali the Knights have good cause to
congratulate themselves on the success OF
their celebration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
Death.

Mrs John Curran,died at her home in this
city Monday moroing about 1890 o'clock.
She had been sick but few days and the
cause of her death was heart disease. She
was native Of Walhalla and member OF
the Roman Catholic Church.
The Rev. Marion Boyd, presiding elder
of the Spartanbnrg District, died suddenly
at the residence of Mrs Foster, near Rich Hall,
Spartanburg County, on Sunday evening,
presumably of heart failure. ar. Boyd has
filled many Of his church appointments
scceptably. aud was widely aud tavoranly
known :, He has been presiding elder for
many years. aad was held in high esteem oy
the authorities of his church.
Mr. G. Thorpe, who will be remembered
nv many of our citizens as the first
superintendent of on. cotton factory, died
last Thursday at Greer's. s c., Of pneomonia
We take from Tile Aiken journal and Recorder
the following particulars Of MIR. Thorpe's
life and career.
Ar. Joesph G. Thorpe, was born in
Broftou, Derbysbire, England, April 10, 1923,
and was nearing bis seventy-6rst birthday.
He leaves widow, Mrs. ]. G. Thorpe. Of
Grauiteville, two daughters. Miss Josie
Thorpe, of Graniteville, Mrs. j. Frank
Baker, of Langley, and three sons Messrs.
James H Geo. W., and Joseph L. Thorpe,
of Aiken The funeral services were con-
duucted at the residence in Graniteville,
Monday, 18th inst, at II Am, by Rev's
Beard, Of the ". IL Church, and Knight of
the Baptist Church.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
An Arctic Scene.

About midday last Saturday it began to
snow here quite heartily, and continued for
several hours, when sleet, or more properly
hail, succeeded, which continued all night,
and, internationally, until after midday Sun
day, by which time six inches of mingled
snow and hail had fallen. 1t was accom-
panied by keen northeast wind which sent
the thermometer down to 250 by Sunday
morning. The wind shifted at about one
o'clock Sunday, to southeast aud then to
southwest, when rain fell, producing con-
siderable thaw. By four o'clock the wind
bad backed to pearly due north, and the rain
abated. The thaw continued all night,
though the temperature went below the
freezing point again, making the crust of the
snow hard enough to walk on in protected
places. When the sun got well up on Monday
the thaw began in earnest, and by II o'clock
pedestrians were ploughiug through mixture
of sush and mud which was simply horri-
bic. The merchants on Main Stree.
had the snow shoveled off the sidewalk
in their front, but except where
there were brick pavements walking
was wretched. The necessity tor proper
street crossings was certainly apparent to all
but the wilfully blind, and again we plead
with the city fathers for granite blocks or
anything that will enable us TO cross the
streets without getting over shoe tops. 1t is
conceded by every visitor to the city that
SumteI's Main Street is the worst thing by
that Bame in the civilized world, and they
say, 'what electric lights, waterworks,
fourteen passenger trains day, $40, 900
opera house house, $4,000 scboolhouse,
and long-drawn mud hole for main street,
with not decent crossing from one end to
the other?"
Local pride replies, sob, we will have that
all right someday," but from appearances
it will be Gin the sweet by-and-by," and not
before, that we will have properly graded
street and suitable crossings. These would
make good issues for the municipal campaign
now on. The same company that is furnish
ing the stone for the city ball would doubtless
supply what is needed ;or crossings at q cheap
rate.
But to return to our muttonS-the storm
had the effect of keeping most people close at
bone Sunday, and such church services as
were held were slimly attended. Everybody
was promptly out at business, however, Mon
day morning, and the same people who would
haveI found walking impossible Sunday,
bravely waded and sided and slipped along
Monday. Somebody given to understanding
and explaining mysteries, should give US a
solution of this thing.
By this morning, except in a few sheltered
spots, the beautiful show has all gone, and
the worst blizzard of the season is thing of
the past The weather now is clear and
bracing.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
Religious.

Presiding elder W. C.. Power will preach
in the Methodist Church next Sunday morn
ing.
Don't forget the meeting of the Epworth
League next Thursday night at s o'clock.
Rev. J. W. Daniel will lecture.
Union services next Sunday night will be
conducted by Rev. G. C. Brown 10 the
Methodist Church.
Rev C. c. Brown did rot preach the
special sermon that had been announced for
last Sunday night. The sermon will be
preached at another time.
notwithstanding the severe weather, there
was good attendance at the Y. II. 9. A.
meeting Lass Sunday afternoon and the
services were unusually interesting. The
services next Sunday afternoon will be con-
Quoted by Mr.. H. F. Wilson.
Rev. E. D. Wells will preach at the High
Hills Baptist Church on next Sunday, March
4th at IL ~ The members of the Church
are especially requested to be present to.confer
about matter of much Importance to the
Church.
The Rev. W E. Evans, D. D., Rector of
Trinity Church, Columbia, will exchange
With the Rev. John Kershaw on Sunday,
next. The services will be held at II a m ;,
and 5p. N. The reputation of Dr.. Evans as
preacher has preceded him, and doubtless
the eloquent divine will be greeted by large
congregations at both services.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
City Council Meeting.

At its meeting on last Wednesday the City
Council leased the new Opera House to J. A..
Schwerin + Co., for $500 per annum. The
large store was leased to r. n. l. L. W.
jenkins for the same annual rental. The
Simonds National Bank takes the room on
the southwest for long term at $500 per
aunum. There will be Offices to rent in the
building which will bring the annual income
up to between $500 and So 600, enough to
meet the interest on all outstanding city
bonds. The school bonds are not, strictly,
city bonds, because they are issued by the
School District which is coterminonus with
the bounds of the city.
1t was resolved 10 take census of the city
in the spring. 1t would have been better,
in our Judgment, to have waited another
year before taking this census.
Mr.. ]. N. Alpbonse was present at the
meeting and submitted plans and specifics
tons for fitting up the Interior of the Opera
House, but no action was taken by council
upon the proposition. 1t is hoped that the
interior decorations and stage fittings will be
in keeping with the handsome character of
the building externally, for it would be like
f1y III the ointment to have it otherwise
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28

The oat crop comes from under the snow
apparently only slightly damaged. AID the
snow may, IN the end, benefit the oats rather
than have injured them.
The Graded School yard needs elevating,
as the water settles on it after every rain.
The sidewalks surrounding the square have
been built up until the water falling on it has
no means of escaping
The teachers of the Graded School spent
last Friday in Columbia visiting the schools
Of that ci.y and the Winthrop Normal Col
lege. The Columbia Graded Schools are as
good as any in the South, and the teachers
spent the day pro6tably and pleasantly
Superintendent johnson showed the teachers
every attention possible.
The scholarships in the Peabody Normal
College, Nashville. Tenn, are worth winning,
and if there are any young men or
young women in Sumter County who
desire thorough collegiate education a,
the minimum expense they would do weli to
prepare themselves thoroughly aud enter the
competitive examination: next July. Prepa-
ration will insure success.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
Carving and Engraving.

Mr.. S. Riley Venning who is we'll known
to our people is now at H. A.
Hoyt's, Jewerly establishment. where
he is engaged in engraving on silver,
gold, or other metal, and in carving walking
canes, umbrella handles and the like. Mr..
Venning's work is excellent is every respect.
Mr.. Harry Hoyt says his engraving equals
that done abroad, and he ought to know
because ne has sent 80 much work of
that sort to the norgh. Mr.. Venning's
talents as carver and engraver are marked,
ard should be encouraged
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
Sales Under Mortgage.

The following is list of the property to
be sold on Monday next. There are no sales
by public officers for that day.
/. Undivided one half interest of Lafayette
Mickeas in l25 acres in Swimming Pens, ad-
joining lands of T. B. Fraser, W. F. 3.
Haynswortb, Mrs. Leuora jenkins and others
2. Tract of 5s4 acres in Swimming Pens,
as the property of Charles Vaughan, adjoin-
ing lands of Jim Vaughan, Brown and La
fayette Mickens.
3. Tract of l30 acres as the property of
Franklin W. Wrinkles, adjoining lands of
Sarah Wells. Susan S. 'Tindal, Estate of j.
A. Osteen, aud E. W. Noise.
4. Tract l60 acres as property of Henry
Heriot, on Little Rafting Greek, adjoining
land formerly of John R. Philips. Also
tract of SO acres adjoining Frank Wash
ington, Stephen Johnson, estate Wiley j.
McKain.
s. Two parcels in Spring Hill Township,
as the property of Franklin J. Murray, the
the first containing 80 acres, and adjoining
lands of W. B. Cspell and Marion Noise,
Mrs. John Maxcy, Madison McLure and
others; the second containing 80 acres and
adjoining lands of Martha a., and W. B.
Capell, Mrs. S. E. Wilson and Mrs. J. Marcy.
All the above to be sold by Marion Noise,
Mortgage.
One half interest, of James Aston in
4O4 acres, situated on Long Branch bound
ed by lands of L. M Spaun, Cyrus Kelley and
others, by Horace Hardy, Mortgage.
City lot as the property of Brister Pogue,
conveyed to Pogue by L. S. Carson, by
Jesse Lukens, Mortgage.
Tract of land containing 55 acres, as the
property of William A. Partin, bounding on
lands of same, W. J. Reynolds and Mrs.
Jane Davis, by E. W. Noise, Mortgage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
Almost Frozen.

A white man, whose name is withheld out
of consideration for his family, oo Saturday
last celebrated the arrival of the snow by
imhibing an overdose of Tillman's 8 meanest,
aud retiring to rest 10 rear of store on
Main Street Oblivious to what was happen
ing, the snow covered him in white winding
sheet aud be lay there forgotten or mistaken
for log. In the night his groans attracted
attention, and the police appeared and escort
ed him to the hotel de pille, where he COM
planned of being cold, after getting rid of his
snow mantle, and hard rubbing by the
police. BE was very stiff and entirely
unconscious when found.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
Municipal Matters.

Mr. H. Ryttenberg has decided, after mature
consideration, aud consultation with his
friends, 10 enter The race for Ma.or Mr.. Ryt-
tenbery has served on the Board of Aldermen
for two terms, and his record proves him to
have been Il faithful and efficient official. He
is a man to make the city as efficient Mayor
as Sumter has had.
There are several other candidates for Mayor
spoken of, but no others have been positively
announced.
The Aldermanic candidates are also, as yet,
unannounced. bu. there is no doubt but that
there will be large number of starters 10 the
race, and everybody will have chance to
select ticket.
Mr.. H B. Bloom, who has been mentioned
as candidate for the Mayorality, states that
he is not candidate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
Gen. Gordon's Great Lecture.

General Jno B. Gordon has consented 10 de-
liver his famous lecture 90 "The Last Days Of
the Confederacy," in Columbia, at the Opera
House, Friday evening, March End. Every
veteran, and son of veteran, should hear
him.
The General is, to dav, the greatest living
hero of the Confederate army. His theme Is
dear to every Southern heart, for with the
closing days of the memorable struggle, there
are the most halowed memories that will
uever fail 10 awaken the tenderest love in the
breast Of every person who loves the men who
wore the gray. General Gerdon's lecture is
mos, valuable from historic standpoint, the
General knowing more about the last days
than any living general.
Wherever be has appeared be has been
greeted by crowded houses. In Washington
fully 5000 people assembled to hear him, and
from every tongue comes praises of the orator.
statesman. Says gentleman who heard him
in Washington General Gordon's review
of the Last Days of the Confederacy' is, un-
doubtedly, master-pieace OF oratory, IN
which historical "reminiscences and the pathos
that only Southern hearts can understand,
are pictured iu language beautiful and sub
lime
General Gordon comes to Columbia at the
Invitation of General Ellison Capers, Col.
McMas,er and other prominent gentlemen Of
the city, for the benefit of the Young Mems
Christian Association.
In New Orleans General Gordon was re-
ceived as hero whom the people idolized.
The Opera House was packed, and so wild
was the enthusiasm tha, ladies stood upon
chairs and waved their hsndkerchiefs.
In Atlanta the veterans turned out in full,
and the yells they gave made one think that
Gordon was again leading them to the front.
General Gordon's lecture teems with gener-
Gus sentiments and lofty purposes from be-
ginning 10 end, and if every man, woman
and child could hear it, North and South, it
would lend tone and sympathy to higher and
better national union, and be an inestimable
contribution not only to history but would
strengthen the bond of sympathy between
great and courageous people.
A large Number should go over to Columbia
to hear him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
IAN ORDNANCE

Entitled "An Ordinance to Require and Regu-
late the Registration Of Voters Of City Of Sum-
ter, S. c., for Municipal Election for. Mayor
and Aldermen to be held April 10th, 1884,"
BE it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen
Of the City Of Sumter in Council assembled
and BY the authority Of the same,
SEcrloN /. That Books Of Registration
for the registration Of persons qualified to
vote at the Municipal Election to be held
in City of Sumter, 90 2ud Tuesday, 10th day
OF April A. D., 1894, for Mayor and four (4)
Aldermen, to serve for two years next
ensuing, shall be opened at the Office of the
Clerk aud Treasurer Of City of Sumter on
Friday, 9th day of March, proximo.
That said Books of Registration sball
be kept open for registration of voters, during
fifteen (l5) days thereafter from 9 o'clock
A. H., until o'clock P. NJ, each day and
shall be finally closed on Saturday, Oath
day of March thereafter at O'Clock P. H.,
and only such persons as are duly regis
tered in said Books of Registration, shall
be entitled to vote at said Municipal -Elec-
ton.
SECTION 2. That each person presenting
himself for registration at said Office Of
Clerk and Treasurer, shall be required to
give his name, age, residence and satisfactory
proof of his qualification to vote and shall
be entitled to receive certificate of Regis
tration, which certificate may be required Of
any voter, at said election, as condition
precedent to voting.
SECTION 3. That at the next meeting of
the City Council of City of Sumter, after
the closing of the Books of Registration, to
be held on Wednesday the 2sth day of March
thereafter at o'clock, P. NJ, all complaints
and petitions, of any person or persons,
WHO may have been refused a certificate
of registration by reason of any doubt
of right to register, shall be made to the
said City Council, and all persons 80 refused,
and demanding such certificate Of regis
tration, are hereby notified to be and appear
before said City Council, with ezidence
necessary to establish such right as may be
claimed, and If 80 established to the satis-
faction of said City Council, such person or
persons shall receive sucu Certificate.
SECTION l. That after Certificate of
Registration has been issued to any person,
and been lost or destroyed sach person may
apply to the Clerk and Treasurer foE dupli-
cate certificate, and the Clerk aud Treasurer
is hereby authorized to issue such duplicate
certificate, upon proof Of loss or destruction
of the original certificate of Registration, and
upon payment Of twenty-five cents for use of
said City of Sumter, for every duplicate GER
ti6cate 80 issued.
Done and ratified in City Council assem-
bled and under the Corporate Seal of the
City of Sumter. S. c., this 2lst day of
February, A. D 1894.
B. G. PIERS0N, Mayor.
C. N. HURST,
Clerk and Treasurer.
Feb 28-2t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-28
Second Week Jurors.

Following are the names Of the petit jurors
for the second week Of court drawn last
Friday.
W J Pigford, J H Mcleod, J Tisdale
John J Capel, T Player, S R Fraser,
W Delqar, Jr, B r Ingram, S B Hatfield,
Daniel Young, Spann, Jr !, J Fl Talon,
W ] McKain, N Mcleod, 81 Bradford,
Ed r Sanders, Joel E Brunson Isaac Barnett,
D G Rembert, G Scarborough, H Ram
sey, ] W Allen, W W Ross, Julian Flowers,
G. NJ Roykin, Jr., W B Trouble6ed, W p
Tart, F W Dean, S D NJ LaCoste. j R
Mcleod, J L Goodman. Willie Plowden,
Charles Pinckney, W K Crosswell, S W
Truluck, W S Thompson.