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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31
A Railroad Change Desired.


Now that the Atlantic Coast Line has Sum-
ter under it's control entirely once more, as
far as Rail Roads ate,coneeraed, it is to be
hoped that there will be some improvement
in the Recommendations at their depot, at the
lower end of Main street.
This depot has been for years, the bnmnest
public place for accommodations in the
South, taking into consideration the size of
Sumter, and the money Of the Company.
Never in the history Of Sumter has there been
q drop of water knovn to be on the place for
weary women and children, and travellers to
quench their thirst, in boiling midsummer,
and winter. There are times in the winter
when the disgusting, snoke-beglimed FIRE
places are not nalf attended to, and the hres
are out, or 80 low that the rooms are cold.
The waiting rooms are small and have not
enough seats, in fact they are not near capa.
citated to accommodate the public, and the
patrons of the A. G. l.. There are none OF
the accommodations there that depot in a
town of six thousand inhabitants should have,
and it is utterly devoid Of all the conveniences
that contribute to the comfort of passengers,
ladies and children in particular.
This article is meant az 8 pointer to the a.
C. L and is written in behalf of the public.
The officials and employees at the A. G. l..
depot arc not to blame, but some one higher
in authority, who should look after these
matters Any little depot in any village,
with not more than one store, or perchance
only the depot, cen supply weary mother
or her babe with drink of water, but not
30 at the A. G. L. depot at Sumter. A
mother has TO hunt or beg some one to hunt
water, or pay for its being brought to ber
there.
A change. change, q change!
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31
The Price of Cotton.

The old issue of Camden paying higher
prices for cotton than Sumter. has been
revived. In fact it has never died out. An
old and we'll known farmer OF this county
said to-day that great many bales OF cotton
nearer to Sumter than to Camden. 60 to
Camden, because of the impression among
the farmers that cotton buyers in Sumter will
not bid on cotton from the wagon, but wait
until the merchants have bought from the
farmers aud are ready to resell to them. In
this way, it is claimed by the farmers that
the price of cotton. paid to producers IS
lessened, as the merchant makes profit and
the cotton buyers uust also have margin.
Tbs, the merchant in order to resell must
bid lower than if there was only one margin.
In Camden it. is claimed that cotton buyers
bid on cotton from the wagon cfthe producer,
thus putting the producer on footing with
the merchant and saving for the producer
from 25 to 35cts., per hundred, or about lao
cents per bale. The writer talked with Ger.
tain cotton buyer8 to-day on this subject and
rhey deny that cotton buyers all refuse to bid
on cotton, and the merchants also deny that
they lower their bids to producers IN order to
make profit. ]. Ryttenberg L Sons, who
buy for q foreign firm, bid on and buy from
the wagons, so do some of the other cotton
buyers. The merchants buy cotton upon the
advice of the regular telegrspbic cotton mark.
e, reports and often sell ont at loss, at the
close of the days business. Somter merchants
claim to pay as high price for cotton from
the wagon as any town or city in the State.
In the interest of truth and Sumter, the
writer took the trable to End ont what the
merchants and cotton buyers had to say on
the subject, and the above is the situation
according to their statements.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31
He Gets Drunk and Gives His
Game Away.

Sumter's Wide Awake Chief of Police, J.
K. Bradford, scooped in young white man,
G. W Minis, last Saturday night for attempt
ing to pass counterfeit money, and for pass
ing counterfeit money. Minis was under the
influence of whiskey a, the time. He induced
q white man to change dollar for him and
passed lead dollar off on the man who gave
him the change His victim, however, caught
on to the counterfeit before Minis got out Of
sight, and reported the fact to Chief Brad
ford, who promptly took Minis in and locked
him up. A prominent citizen saw Minis en-
deavor to rope in another victim and. made
some remark, and Minis very foolishly went
up to that citizen and handed bim dollar
and told him to take the dollar and keep bis
mouth closed This citizen examined the
dollar for his own satisfaction, and as he an
ticipated, found it 10 be counterfeit. The
citizen turned the counterfeit over to Chief
Bradford.
Minis is young white man about
"a years old, has not bad counte-
nance by any means, does not look over-ln-
telligent, and is about the last man from
general looks, who would make success at
passing counterfeit money.
He said be got drunk Saturday night and
got some parties to change some money Tor
him That the money be passed was received
by him from a man in Sumter during the
Carnival, and that be had no idea it was
counterfeit money.
U. S. Commissioner, S. A. Norris. COM
mitted G.. ". Minis, the counterfeiter, to Jail
in default of $500 bail, until November 9th,
when be will be given preliminary nearing.
In the meantime if he sees ht to make
application for bail it will be granted him.
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sumter's Fire Department.

Sumter's Fire Department is now pretty
well equipped, and with the fine system of
water works and Sumter's willing and
heroic 6remen, it will be pretty hard for the
FIRE hend to do much damage hereafter. Del.
gar Reel Company No. 3, received 500 feet of
new hose Saturday, shnt of nozzle, tour
nament nozzle. and bose clamp for use 10
stopping the waste Of water when the hose
burst, thereby saving the time and trouble of
disconnecting, and putting on 4 new section
of hose. Several nozzles for inside work
have also been received. Respiralors for use
in dense smoke have also been distributed
among the pipemen.
Chief a. 3 Bloom and city Council are
doing ali they can to encourage the fremen
and to supply them as near as possible with
all the necessary paraphanalia to fight FIRE.
There are seven Reel Companies with an
ample supoly Of hose and modern material,
but they are not 80 we'll distributed as they
might be. They are entirely too close
together.
In addition to the seven reels there is one
steamer, two hand engines and Il hook and
ladder company.
This ERE department has saved thousands
OF dollars worth of property. There are few
towns iu the South of less than 10000 in-
habitsnts that have as 6ue FIRE departments
as Sumter, and insurance companies should De
made cognizapt o: this fact. Insurance rates
should be reduced ss the risks are not so
great. But The iosursnces companies have
proven themselves to be the greatest gouges
that is, as far as Sumter is concerned, upon
the face of the earth A Home Mutual In
surance Association should be started at once
and all insurance companies boycotted.
Reduced rates were promised when we got .
steamer. They never got here. Reduced
rates were promised as soon as we got water
works, and an improved Ere department But
sll these promises remain unredeemed. Sum
ter should do something for herself like
Charleston, and not pay out 80 much money
TO these foreign insurance companies. II
a home mutual insurance association is got
ten up you can depend upon it. that what it
tells you will be the truth and not deceptive
promises to get your money when you are at
the mercy of set of men, whose ouly interest
in Sumter is the amount of money they can
squeeze out of it.
Delgar Reel Company now have the same
kind of ftournamea, nozzle, and also strap
for disconnectiug hose that the Independents
of Columbia, used when over here during the
Carnival. The Sumter boys say they are
fully prepared for their Columbia friends
now
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31
NEW ADVERTIsEMENTs.
Personal.

Ar. George q. Reid, of Bishopville, spent
yesterday 10 the city.
Mr. Jimmie Dargan, of this county, left for
Florida Monday.
Mr. aud Mrs. John W. McIver, who have
been i'll, are much better.
Mr.. W. T. Brogdon, who has been report
ed very III, is much better.
Miss Lille Delgar left for Benoettsville
Monday on visit to friends.
Miss Hattie Doar, Of McClellanville, is visit
ing her sister Mrs. George D. Shore
Mr.. r. 8. Bradwell, who has been visiting
in Doctortown, Ga, has returned home.
Mr. Alva Smith, who has been quite sick
with fever, for about week, is able to out
again.
Mrs. Wylie ]. AcKain and children, Of
Mannvilie, went over to Columbia Saturday
morning on visit to relatives.
Mr. Emile E. Foxwor,h will leave for
Gainesville, Florida, tomorrow night to en-
ter the Express service again, as route agent.
Rev. ". ". Mood many friends Will be
delighted to learn that be has recovered
sufficiently TO be able to sit up. Mrs. Mood is
also much better.
The friends Of Mr.. Joe Jones will, no doubt,
be pleased to hear that Joe is still living, or
was, up to a few days ago, anyhow. A letter
was received from him las, night from San
Francisco, Cal.
Don't forget Rev. C. c. Browns lecture at
Y. C. A. hall on November. 9th, on Court
ship and Matrimony how not to do it Dr..
Brown does not need any blowing to
draw packed audience. An interesting
aftes-lecture experience meetiug on the sub
ject will be given by ''our own bachelors. !"
Admission Is cents. Number of seats are
limited
Solicitor John s. Wilson, isquite illagsin,
hariog suffered q relapsea few days ago. His
condition for seseral days has been 90 serious
that his many friends are deeply concerned
shout his ultimate recovery, yesterday there
was slight Improvement. he will be taken
to Charleston for further treatment as soou as
his strength will permit him to undergo the
fatigue of tie journey.
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Deaths.

Mr.. Francis Joye, for many years resident
of Lynchburg, this county, died on Sunday
morning last at the home of his son Mr.
Joseph D. Joye, of Darlington. Mr. Joye
was in the eighty-second year Of his age
at the time Of his death. The internent was
made at Lypcbburg where lie the remains OF
bis wife who died several years ago.
Dr.. S. E. McCutchen, of Smithville died
on Wednesday night last, after an illness OF
one week with typhoid fever. The funeral
services were held yesterday at Hepzibah
PRESBYTERIAN Church DR.. McCutche. was
about 80 years of age and actively engaged
in the practice OF his profession up TO the
date of his last ilnees. He leaves wife and
several children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31
An Oyster Supper.

The ladies of the Jordan section will hold
an Oyster Supper and Ice Cream Festival,
at Jordan Church, about three miles from
Sumter on Friday night, November I'd, for
the benefit of the Jordan Church. 1t is
needless to say that the ladies of Jordan Sec
ton will have things fixed up in the incest
style, as they always do that. A good time
is guaranteed all who attend, and as the festi-
val is to be ip the interest Of good cause.-The
churcb-it should be we'll attended. People
from Sumter will find it short and pleasant
drive ont to Jordan Church.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31
The Tiger and the Stamps.

A Dispeasary Constable tells good joke
on an ex-whiskey dealer, of Sumter. The
whiskey dealer applied to Commissioners
Trailer for stamps TO ship his whiskey cut OF
the State. When the constable went to stamp
the whiskey, the dealer put him off unit; the
next day, saying that be had drank most of
his whiskey and did not have much to ship
then. As only few day had elapsed since
the application for stamps, the dealer must
have had very little to ship. or he is
very heavy drinker.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31

City Council is having all of the old Gre
wells filed in.
An unusual hail storm is reported at Bish-
a mans thumb are said to have fallen.
The green and fourishing Bermuda grass
lawns in this city, are object lessons to the
farmers who have an idea of raising stock.
Hailstones as large around as dollar and
from quarter to half an inch thick, fell in
and near Camden In the storm last Friday
afternoon.
Hiram Spears colored, and old carpenter,
who was we'll known in ante bellum days,
died on Thursday and was buried Friday.
he had passed his eighty seventh year.
Delgar Reel Company No., 3, are hard
down at practice, and are getting into pretty
good shape. The members say that as soon
as Columbia makes up her mind to have that
reel contest during the fair, they are ready to
goover.
A number of merchants, who baye paid
their license, Are complaining against Council
for not enforcing the Law, by requiring all
persons to pay the license. They consider
that Council Is doing an injustice to those
who have paid. That license ordinance seems
doomed to be a bone of contention for some
time to come.
The bail storm ia the Bisbopville section,
last week, was more serious than at first re-
ported. Hail stones as big as hens egg are
said to have fallen in some places, and many
bales Of cotton we're Knocked out and ruined,
and the pea crops, in some places were COM
pleteiy destroyed.
Sam Jenkins colored, of Silver, s. c., was
given a preliminary hearing before o. 8.
Commissioner S. A. Norris on Friday. he
was charged with violation of Section 3242,
revised statutes, of the United States, selling
whiskey, in short. Deputy Internal Revenue
Collector Stackhouse, swore out the warrant
upon information and belief. Mark Reynolds,
Esq, appeared for the defence, and the case
was dismissed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31

~ would rather trust that medicine than
auy doctor / knew off, Says Mrs. Hattie
Mason of Chiffon, Carter Co., Mo-, in speaking
of Chamberlain Collie, Choleraand Diarrhoea
Remedy. For sale by Dr.. A. j. China.
The best assortment of Toilet Soaps can be
had at Cbina's Drug Store from Sc. to 75c.
per cake. Call and see.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31
BALLOTS, BALLOTS.

There are 5000 mo- Coastitu-
tionaz Conventioa Ballots at this office
for distribsaion. Aay person iaterest-
ed. mag obtain ballots By calling at
this office. an men soho are opposed to
tie Gonuensson are uryed to take hold
of tie matter and see that these ballots
are placed In tie hands Of the voters.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31
courtship and Matrimony.

We learn that the lecture to be delivered by
Mr. Brown on the 9Th at the Y. N. G. A.
Hall on 'Courtship and Matrimony," is TO be
followed by sort of experience meeting,
conducted by Messrs. W. NJ. Graham, 0. B.
Davis, Dan Young, and others. Mr.. Brown
says be may "slip up" on the lecture; but
there will be no such casualty connected
with what these gentlemen have to say
concerning their experience as worshippers at
the feet of the fair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31

Improved Order Of Red Men.
The Degree of Adoption will be conferred
on Pale Face by Poeabontas Tribe at the
Council on mex, Friday night. Members will
take due notice aud be punctual in attend
ance. all Chiefs are requested to occupy
their stumps
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Hot Supper.

The ladies of st. Matthew's Church will
give hot supper in the school house near
Rembert's store On Thursday night, Nov.
9Th, and ask liberal pa,rnage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-10-31

Begioning next Sunday, November 4tb
the services will be held at 4.45 p N.
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A coUNTERFEITER CAUGHT.

A change, a change, d change !
Arizona republican., 1894-07-07
Travelling Risks.

With the increased facilities for travel and the great number of travellers, there has been ally a great in' crease in the risk of accidents. Every one, who for any reason Is compelled to incur these risks, should keep by him a supply of Allcock's Porous Plasters, for they are wonderful specific in strains of the back or limbs. such as are al most inevitable in case of accident Anyone starting on long journey should have one as part of his equip ment. Commuters on suburba trains should keep them both at home and in the office. Allcock's Porous Plasters have repeatedly proved their great value in time of need.
 Brandreth's Pills remove all inn purities.
Arizona republican., 1894-07-07
More ana More Beutiful.

The season advances; the warm genial sun ascends higher in the heavens and pours it's beneficent life giving, germ destroying rays down upon us, It particularly favors this lovely vale where to turn water upon the soil and let his solar majesty do the rest is to convert from barrenness and waste luxuriant growth of vegetation. In no place is this more strikingly manifest than in the Simms addition where the alfalfa is growing without ex. aggeration, at the rate of one inch a day, where the shade trees are branch ing out wonderfully. The eyes of the shrewd home builders of the valley are turned upon this favored spot.
Arizona republican., 1894-07-07
The Loring-Siator Race.

Another attempt was made yesterday afternoon and last night to get up a bicycle race between Matt Loring and Horace Slator for purse of $200. Ne gotiations were at last broken of and Mir. Slator issued the following chal- lenge: I hereby challenge Matt LOT ing to mile bicycle race to take place on the V. c. O., track. Tuesday, July 10, at } p. m. My representatives can be seen at Seip's cigar factory.
 HORACE SLAToR.
 The challenge was accepted later in the evening by Loring and his packers among whom is his father. The race will take place at p. m., next We'd nesday. Already more interest is being taken in the race than in any other sporting event in Phoenix within a year. Both men are supported by a great deal more cash than is repres- ented in the stakes.
Arizona republican., 1894-07-07

invites inspection, ana that especially the case with our card which tells you the proper place to purchase drugs and medicines. They are the preservers of health, and what effects your health is of vital moment. Never be indifferent about your medicines, but be sure that they are carefully compounded by com petent pharmacists. All our drugs are pure, fresh, and potent, and every pre- scription compounded by us is correctly and conscientiously prepared. Besides drugs and medicines we also carry a complete line of toilet articles and per fumery.
 c. ESCHMAN & co.
Arizona republican., 1894-07-07
MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK.
On the Main Line of the Baltimore
 & Ohio Railroad.

On the Main Line of the Baltimore
 & Ohio Railroad.
 On the crest of the Alleghenies, 5000 feet above the tide water, is one of the most charming and healthful resorts and contains 800 acres of forest and glade. The temperature is delightful and hay fever and malaria are un- known. The park is lighted by cleo tricity. The hotels and boarding houses are first class; board from $7 to $15 per week. Furnished cottages or rooms at reasonable rates. All Baltimore x Ohio trains stop at the park. Write to L. A. Rudisill, superintendent, Mountain Lake Park, Md, in regard to hotels. etc., and for information as to time of trains, rates of fare, etc., call on any agent of the Baltimore & Ohio South western railway, or address 0. P. Nc Carty, general passenger agent, St. Louis, Mo.
Arizona republican., 1894-07-07

the fact that many residents of the city have friends and relatives en route to Phoenix, but tied up by the blockade. Among them are several children who are returning from school in the north.
 The Maricopa & Phoenix will not make the run to Maricopa this morning though the train will go out at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning.
 There is of course neither freight nor passenger traffic affected by the laying off of the train.
Arizona republican., 1894-07-07
SCHOOL ELECTION CONTESTS, No Action Yesterday by the
 Superintendent.
The Causes Which Have GiVer Rise to the Perturbed Educa-
 tionaI Conditions.

The school election contests expected to begin before School Superintendent Jordan yesterday were postponed. They are not election contests yet in the usual sense of the term, but the par ties have agreed to submit to the arbltrament of the county superintend- ent in the matter of the elective quali- tication concerning which, there is 8 dispute. There are four districts in which there are contests, and two are based on disagreement as to the meaning of the law.
 In district No. there was no cleo tion. The judges and other offices all deserted the polling place to go to dinner.
 In district No. 8 were two trustees elected when there should have been but one.
 In district No. 3S there is peculiarity of conditions which can be relieved only by the board of supervisors. Ellis McFall has been acting as trustee in this district by appointment to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of William Frazee. Though MT. McFall has been looked upon as a resident Of this district, he apparently lives in the adjoining district. So, though his term has not yet expired, 8 trustee was elected to fill Frazee's unexpired term. It is the opinion of the board of super visors that mistake was made in the map describing the lines of this dis trict. The other districts in dispute are 21 and IF. The contestants in the first are Richard Holmes and F. H. Parker; in the latter Hosea Greenhaw and Charles Pendergast.
Arizona republican., 1894-07-07
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Squair Richardson, deceased.
 Notice is hereby given by the undersigned administrator of the estate of Squair Richard son, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said deceased, to exhibit them, with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice to the sad administrator at rooms 20 and T Fleming block, Phoenix, Ariz., the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate, in said County of Mari copa.
 PORTER w. FLEMING, Administrator of the estate of Squair Richard son, deceased.
 Dated Friday. this 29th day of June, 1894 First publication, June 30. lS941
Arizona republican., 1894-07-07
IDLE AND CONTENTED.

Phoenix Looks With Much EGuan-
 inity Upon the Boycott.
 There was nothing new in the local strike situation. Those who are in the city and want to get away have settled contentedly down to await the pleasure of the A. R.. U. and the railroad com panies. No special discomfort is pos sible. though there may be slight in- convenience. Eight days of cut off oi all communication except by telegraph, with the outside world is beginning to lose it's novelty and is growing into an annoyance.
 The most annoying feature though is
Arizona republican., 1894-07-07
The Atlantic 6 Pacific R.R. The Great Middle Route Across the American Continent in COnnec-
 tiOn with the Railways of
 the "Santa Fe ROute."
LIBERAL MANAGEMENT.
 SUPERIOR FACILITIES,
 PICTURESQUE SCENERY, EXCELLENT ACCOMMODATIONS.

The Grand Canon of the Colorado, the most sublime of Natures work on the Earth, inde- Williams or Peach Springs on this road. To the Natural Bridge of Arizona and Montezuma's $ well you can journey most directly by this line Observe the Ancient Indian Civilization of La- guna. or of Acoma, ''The City of the Sky D Visit the Terrified Forest near Carrizo See an d marvel at the freak of Canon Diablo. Take a hunting trip in the magnificent pine forests of the San Francisco Mountains. Find interest in the ruins of the prehistoric Cave and Cliff Dweners. View the longest Cantilever bridge in America across the Colorado River.
 T. R. GABEL, General Superintendent, Albu- querque, New Mexico. w. A. RESELL, General Passenger Agent, San Francisco, Cal,, and Al. buquerque, New Mexico. H. s. VAN SLICK. General Agent, Albuquerque. N. M