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Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13
Burntng Accident at Salem.

SALEM, Sept. 10.-The carless hand
ling of a gasoline stove, caused small
fire at the home of Charles Riley, on
Sinnickson street yesterday Mr..
Riley, who was In the act of lighting
the fire, was badly burned about the
hands and arms.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13
GLASS WORKERS. WAGES.
Agreement to ccept a % I.2 Per
Cent. Reduction.

Agreement to ccept q % I.2 Per
Cent. Reduction.
The wage question of the window
glass workers of the Eastern district,
comprising New Jersey, Eastern Penn.
sylvania, Delaware and Maryland, was
settled on Friday afternoon by the
Conference Committee, representing
both the manufacturers and the work.
ers. The discussion lasted two days
In parlor /, of the Continental Hotel,
and the workers finally agreed to ac.
cept general reduction of 22t per
cent. on their wages after the gather
ers had counted a 10 per cent. advance.
The reduction Is said to be relatively
the same as that accepted by the West
ern workers a short time ago.
President Eberhart, of Pittsburg, of
the Wage Committee, said: ''This is
very important and considerable cut,
and affects, with the Western reduc-
tiop, every window glass worker In
the United States. The men had
simply to face the conditions, which
they manfully did, and throughout
the whole conference there was per.
feet good feeling between the employ
ers and the employed"
The new scale will be In effect from
September /, 1894, till June 30, 1895
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13
Getting In Their Papers.

Justices of the Peace and other COM
mitting magistrates are getting their
papers ready for the October term of
Court. These papers are obliged to be
in the hands of the Prosecutor of the
Pleas at least ten days before the
Court session. All of the magistrates
have large number ON hand and
many cases are likely to come to the
attention of the Grand Jury.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13
An Episcopal Seminary.

Rev. O. E. o. Nichols, rector of st.
Andrews P. E. Church, has moved
into the handsome residence of Chas.
r. Elmer, east of the reservoir. This
Is a beautiful place and it Is reported
that 1t is to be turned into an Episco-
pal Seminary.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13
THE RIGHT RING.
Cannot Use His Name as q Crank
Candidate.

The following autograph letter in
dicstes that there is little hope of TAX
ing men of brains In the Populist
crank camp:
CEDARvILLE, N. j., Sept. 10, 1894.
Editor Daily Pioneer"-I have Just
been informed the Populist Conven-
ton have nominated me as candidate
for the Assembly. I positively cannot
accept, as am Republican and be-
lieve in Republican principals. A sad
mistake has been made bv some one.
DAVID CLAYPOOLE.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13

The torture of dyspepsia and sick
headache, the sgonizing itching and
pain of salt rheum, are removed by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. VA
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13

Files permanently cured; no pain
Dr: Reed 129 8. 18th Street, Philad el.
phia. Send tor circular. Y61v
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13

Base ball is wanted Ia Bridgeton
and next year there will be a strong
club.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13
DR.. Deane's
Dyspepsia Pills

Immediately after meals until cured. These pills
cause the flow Of bile and pancreatic fluid to
,ethod. and # ;s ,S;se r. n5serve ratura1 1--we
for in this way only can we expect perfect cures.
DR.. E. R. Mackey, one of New Works most cele-
brated physicians and hundreds of other noted
physicians, vouch for the pills. you are consti-
pated, get bottle with white label otherwise with
yellow. At druggists, rs cents, or send to US for
free sample.
DIR. J. A. DEANE CO., Kingston. New York.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13

The pugilist and corset are both sup
posed to have good sta7i ng powers.
Bridgeton pioneer. (Bridgeton, N.J.) 1884-1919, 1894-09-13

DON'T starve yourself if you
L. have dyspepsia indigestion, or weak
stomach, as you cannot build up the sys-
tenn on low diet, but eat generously, then take
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County Medical Association.

The 6rst quarterly meeting of the Sumter
County Medical Association for the year 1894,
was held here last Friday. The meeting was
we'll attended-the members seem to be TAX
ing more interest in their association, and
they wish every Doctor in the county would
become member. 1t seems like the social
feature alone would be sufficient inducement
for them to become members.
After transacting regular business, the
subject for Observation-Disclosures of
Labor-was taken up. By appointment
Dr. Bossard opened the discussion, and was
followed by several other interesting talks.
By appointment, Dr.. Archie China read a
paper Suhiect-Burns and Scalds.
No subject was appoioted for discussion for
the next meeting as the annual election of
officers takes place.
DR.. 2. u. Dwight was appointed to read
on essay for the mex. meeting.
The following delegates were elected to
attend the State Medical Association, which
will be held at Rock Hill in April: Drs. j. J.
Bossard, H. M. Stuckey, Archie China and
". ]. Pringle.
After adjournment the members of the
association went to the Jervey House. where
dinner was served.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14
Items from Davidson College.

The people of Davidson and vicinity are
now enjoying a series of revival meetings,
conducted by Rev R. G. Pearson, who began
his work here on Sunday last, Feb. 4. There
is great interest shown, and already there
have been number Of conversions. 1t is
hoped that these meetings will be conducive
of great good, especially to the students of the
college.
At the last regular meeting Of The Philane
thropic Society the following marshals wer-
elected, who will have charge of the Com.
mencement exercises, next June: Jas. S.
Hall, Wilmington, N. c., chief; w. A,
Hall, Hickory, N. c., first; Geo. Alien
Savannah, Ga, second F. R. Hymau, Colds
boro, N. c., third W. Neave, Salisbury,
N. c., fourth.
From the Eumenean Society the following
have been elected: W. H. White. Rock Hill,
S. c., first NJ. Hardie, New Orleans, La,
second NJ. P Otis, Greensboro, Ala, third i;
L. c. Bergen. Marion, N. c., fourth.
The Juniors are looking forward With some
degree of anxiety to the 22nd instant, when
they have to deliver the first public orations
prescribed in the college course.
The Seniors deliver their o,ations on "Max-
we'll Chambers Day, the End of March. II.
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Death.

Mr. De Saussure Bull, of Statebnrg, lost
son, aged about four months, on Thursday
last, Feb. 9Th The funeral services were
held by the Rev. John Kershaw at the Church
of the Holy Cross. on Friday, aad The remains
were inferred in the church yard.
Mr. G. Wash. T:sdale died on the 7tb,
instant in the Jordan neighborhood aud was
buried at Bethel Church, (Privateefl on
Thursday, the 9Th. he was about 45 years
old and leaves wife and children. He was
a son of the late Mumford Tisdale, Of Priva-
teer.
At his residence near Catchati, in this
county, on Friday, Feb. 9, 1894. William j..
Ellison. aged about As years Deceased was
a man Of education aud intelligence, good
character, and highly respected. He comes
of a family that for several generations has
lived in the Stateburg community, esteemed
and respected by the people Of both races.
He was deyout member Of the Episcopal
Church, aud bis funeral services were con-
Quoted on Sunday llth inst, by his pastor.
the Rev. John Kershaw, at his late residence.
Sir. Ellison leaves widow aud four children,
all boys, to mourn his death. he was i'll for
a long time, but bore his sufferings with
Christian submission, and unweaveriug faith.
As an apiarist he vas. perhaps, the best
Informed man in the State, and his queens
were in demand all over the country. He
regularly every year made an exhibition Of
his bees and other products at the State Fair,
taking many premiums. AS a man and
citizen he will be missed 10 the community,
where bis inf]ence was always for good.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14
He Wasn't a Farmer.

s'When do farmers commence farming, and
when do city folks plant their garden7 she
asked. "Why, in the spring, when the frost
is out of the ground, when the days have
grown long, when the birds begin to mate" I"
be answered. "Ne," she replied, ''not then,
but in the winter, when the SHOWS are deep,
we commence in the evening after supper 10
the sitting-room, when the lamps are lighted,
and the children are in bed. Then we have
time to carefully examine Vick's Guide.
Father selects his garden seeds, and | my
flower seeds We have long ago disarded all
catalogues OF seeds, plants, etc except
Vick's, and every year from Vick of Roches-
ter we have a good package of seeds which
we are sure will come up Z" "But," he
said, ''there are other good firms besides
Vick's" Yes, that may be true, but we are
always sure to get our moneys worth, and
we have been sending to them for years, and
don't care to change now"
The 1894 Floral Guide, or catalogue, is
perfect wonder, printed in 9 different
colored inks, with elegant Autographs of
Branching Aster, Double Anemope Varie.
gated Hop, Chrysa santhemums, Poppies and
Vegetables, nclosed in delicate cover of
white and gold, and free at that. Send 10
cents for it aud deduct this amount from your
first order
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GUYS Reply to- j. E. D., of Pisgah.

Sage of Pisgah We are simply purified
with establishment at the stupendous depth
and profoundly of your wisdom and your
amazing sagacity. You have have discovered
tha, we have 'stnrned over the fence into the
Tillmanite camp" have you? Well, you
must be a lineal descendant of Galileo, Chris
topher Columbus or Ben Franklin, and dis
covery runs in the family. We've been feel
ing pretty tolerable mean lately, but was
really ignorant of the cause. Must be that
s'half over" part of us that you saw. Which
half vas it anyhow? You are heartily well
come 10 that s'half," as we have no further
use for any such part of-us, and earnestly
hope to the good Moses that every vote in the
county may do you just so much good as
that s.half" You, doubtless, need accessions
to your ranks, bu, let us advise you, Sage Of
Pissah, to drop that bad habit of Calculating
your strength and counting your votes or
voters before they are recorded.
s.Hurrah for Tillmanite Guv" you say.
Well, you may administer tonics TO our
vanity, but we'd have 10 administer opiates
to our intellect before you can claim the other
half of us-our rational half. The condi-
ton Of your ''camp'' is not so enticing just
at this time anyhow. However, ifyou are in
so: great 'sstraigh,' for "Tillmanite"
vote You nigh, continue to pray for ours,
tho we'd really advise you to take job Of
prayer a little more nearer your weight and
size, and if the prayer did mt change the vote
it might benefit you. GUv.
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Religious.

. Dr.. J. VIM. Finn, of Columbia, S. C..
will preach at Hephzibah Church on Sunday
the 18th at ll.30 O'Clock A. NJ, and at
Hebron Church at $50 p. NJ, the same day /.
The sermon .st the Baptist Church, on
Sunday night will be on, "Why do the People
Grumble? or the Problem of the Laboring
Man." This is surely topic that concerns
many of US, and has problems connected
with it that bring much perplexi.y. Such a
sermon as this ought even to reach newspaper
people, provided it be granted to US that we
do nything in the way of work.
AT any rate, Mr.. Brown desires us to invite
all those who labor to hear the discussion.
While this invitation is very broad, it will
yet of necessity fail to reach those of our
honored (?) citizens who spend their time on
the street corners or in loa6ng livelihood
from their generous friends. Possibly even
such as these could 6nd seat in the gallery,
and in though. al least, they may know the
luxury of being called "laborers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14
Irving Society Entertainment.

The entertainment and reception Of the
Irving Society in Institute Hall on last
Friday evening proved to be one of the
most successful and pleasant the society has
yet held The delegates to the Y. n. 6. a.
Convention we're present in body and
many of the alumnae Of the Institute and
of the society came from distance to attend,
making the evening doubly pleasant to their
friends.
The programme was as follows:
Music-Roses de Boheme-Komalski
Agnes McCallum and Lizzie Ham.
Recitation-Not Marrying Glrl--
Bessie Jeryey.
Music-On Blooming Meadows
Julie Rive King-Bessie Pittman.
Recitation-l. The Kitchen Clock. 2.
The Dead Pussy Cat-Edna Hughson.
Music-Spanish Dance, Bolero-
Mazakowski-Georgia Ingram and
Lucille Hughson.
Recitation-The Two Valentines
Gertrude Jennings.
s:Lsic-Marche :: Brilliante, Op. 1872
Raff-Bonnie Brown.
Costume Observation-Disclosures
sic Pittman.
Mus columbian Galop-Goerdler
-Sharlie Graham and Edna Hughson.
Statue Poses. The Muses.. Clio.
Melpomene, Thalia. ,. Calliope, Terpsi-
chore, Polyhymnia. 3. Erato, Eurania,
Euterpe.
Music-Faust Waltz-Guanod-Liszt
Miss Ayres.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14
Board of Control Meetings.

The County Board of Control met on last
Wednesday, with all The members present.
That portion Of the people of Bisbopville,
who favor the establishment of dispensary,
having announced their inteation to cali
another election to test, the question again
the matter was brought before the board and
discussed. The law provides that when
an election shall have been beld to decide
for, or against the establishment of dispen-
sary and the result is adverse to the dispep-
sary, another election may be called within
twenty days Under this oue-sided provision
community could be kept busy holding
elections by few men who might desire
dispensary The board settled the question
as far as this county is concerned by the
adoption of the following resolution.
'Resolued, That when decision is render
ed by the voters of town or city against a
dispeusary in such town or city through
the means of legally held election, this
board rules that the result of said election of
said town or city shall remain in full force
and effect until subsequent action of the
General Assembly
The date for the establishment of dispen-
sary in Mayesville was postponed indefinite
ly, although dispenser was appointed for
that place some months ago.
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NEW ADVERPIsEMENTs.
Personal.


Miss Sarah Durant Is visiting in Bishop
vile.
Mr.. q. D Barnett went to Charleston Mon.
day afternoon.
ArJ. Ashby Dick was in the city last FRI
day and Saturday.
Miss Mamie Dove, of Dosesville, is visiting
Miss Lucy Graham.
The Misses Calhoun, of Abbeville, are visit
ing Mrs..R q. Baker.
= The Rev. ]. ". Daniel who wss indisposed
few days 90, is ont again.
( Miss Caro- Belser speat several days in the
city, last week, visiting friends !
Capt. A. C. Phelps who has been in Au-
gusta for several days has returned.
). Miss Zadah Hughson has returned from q
visit of several weeks in Darlington. !
Miss Maud Dunlop, who has been visiting
Mrs. e. w. Dick, has returned to her home
in Williamsburg.
Mr.. Isaac Schwartz has gone TO New York
to purchase the Spring Goods for the Palace
Dry Goods Emporium.
Capt. T. L. Fraser, of Nechanicsville, and
Mr. q. II Parrot, Of Bisbopville have been
appointed Notarys Public.
Mr.I. b. Cohen, (of Louis Cohen l. Co.,
. Charleston, S. CO. and wife are visiting Mr..
and Mrs Chas. D. Schwartz.
Prof. D. B. Johnson, of Colnmbia, who
was in the city last week attending the Y. NJ.
c.. a. Convention, found time to visit the
Graded Schools.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14
Alliance Meeting.

The second of the series of Alliance meet
ipgs now being held in this county, took
place at Bishopville last Thursday. The
meeting was held in the Opera House, and on
motion of Mr.. Thos. Baskins, Mr. A. W.
Knight, of the Sumter Herald, was called to
the chair, and presided over the meeting.
Mr.. K. E. Wells first addressed the audience,
after which Col. ]. J. Dargan was introduced.
Col. Dargaa made very good Alliaace
speech aud received the marked attention OF
his hearers.
The crowd in attendance was not as large
as hoped for, but what was lacking in num-
bers was made up in the earpestness of those
present.
The next and third meeting will take place
at Mayesville on the oath inst. 1t is hoped
that there will be larger number of people
at this meeting for the matters being discussed
are of the most vital Importance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14
slade. the sptritual1st

Yesterday evening after due advertise
meut Prof Slade gave his exhibition
at the Opera House, charging for en-
trance The usual SO aud IS cents, which was
a surprise to many, who had been led to be-
lieve that the price of admission would be less,
by the language Of the handbills: "a small
admission fee will be charged"
The performance was very good viewed as
sleigh, Of hand, but as spiriinalistic show
it was a fake. About the best thing done
was the transfer of Capt. Gaillards coat from
himself to Slade while the latter was tied
hand and foot, the two sitting together in the
cabinet. The table walking came to an
abrupt close BY the collapse of the table
under the weigh, of the two gentlemen who
were engaged in the effort to hold il down.
What is The name of that bony fish 80 often
caugh, iu nets? Well, there are namber of
people IN the city thus morning who feel as if
they came under that head Slade ''slode"
for other quarters this morning, taking good
many other quarters with him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14
Township Assessors.

Following are the names Of town
ship assessors, appointed by Mr.. A. b.
Stuckey, county auditor:
Sumter-H. Hardy, E. Mimms Pitts,
James NJ. Reames.
Rafting Creek-A. K. Sanders, r. S.
Brown, Wilder James.
Stateburg-S. E. Nelson, T. W. Lee.
Wallace Sanders.
Swimming Pens-N. S. Mcleod, j.
S. r. Brown, E. F. Burrows.
Spring Hill-Jas. NJ. Ross, j. Wes-
ley Weldon, Robt. G. Rembert.
Shiloh-W. J. Keels, Eobt. L. Nc
Elveen, Allison H. Truluck.
Manchester-R. I. Manning, r. N.
Owen. W. J. Ardis,
AIiddleton-John G. Singleton. j.
81. Aycock, W. W. Rees.
Mt. Clio-Robt. NJ. Cooper, 81, A..
Scarborough, Moultrie Reid.
Privateer-W. G. Wells, H. Drane
Tindal, Jno. M. Jackson.
Providence-W. D. Scarborough, J..
E.. Gailllard, J. Phillip Booth.
Bishopville-W. S. James, O. G..
Scarborough, Worthington Stuckey.
Carriers Crossing-H. G. Shaw, j.
Ed. Stuckey, N. Barrett.
CO0cOTu'J. y. OIuuSOu, W. i. OioS
don, 3. T. Williams.
Lynchburg-Edwin Wilson, Junius
A. Rhame, J. E. Wilson.
Mayesville-E. B. Muldrow, George
G.. Cooper, W. D. Rhodes.
The boards named below are re-
quested to meet at the court house in
this city on the following days and
dates:
Bishopville, Carter's Crossing, and
Concord, Thursday, March 1; Mayes-
Vile and Manchester. Friday, March
Q; Middleton, Mt. Clio. and Priva-
teer. saturday, March 8; Providence,
Rafting Creek, and Stateburg, Mon
day, March 5; Shiloh, Spring Hill,
and Swimming Pens, Tuesday, March
6 Sumter, Wednesday, March z.
Don't forget that unless your tax re-
turns are made in time the board can
not pass upon them.
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Remember 10 make returns of property TO
Auditor Stuckey before the goth inst. After
that date-a penalty attaches.
Mr. Edward E. Rembert has purchased the
place of the late Judge Green, and is re6tting
It preparatory to moving toit.
The repairs on the Lukens Z Reifsnyder
mills have been poshed ahead rapidly and the
entire plant viii resume operations in few
days.
Miss Lulie Buhre has returned from Charles
too where she spentseveral months under the
instruction of Madame Martin, q fashionable
Modiste of that city.
The meeting at the 2. N. C A. hall for the
purpose Of organizing a public library will
be held on Monday evening Feb. 18th, instead
of this evening as announced.
Young men who have become of age since
the last election should not neglect 10 register.
The Supervisor of Registration is in the city
on the frst Monday Of each month.
Z a house situated near the colored Baptist
Church caught a6re last Saturday about mid
day and slight damage was done to the roof
before the blaze WIS extinguished. The
house is the property of Nj. B. G. AcFadden
The Shiloh Baptist Church, colored, of this
city, Of which Rev. Harmon is pastor, has had
trouble lately among its members and oh-
ciaIs, growing ont Of financial affairs, which
has resulted in movement 10 establish a
second church, aud meetings have been held
in the Matthiesen Hall for that purpose.
The students Of Clemson College who have
been at home spending their vacation, return
ed to duty this morning. The new
e. oh; :aS tha
There are still FIVE vacancies to be filed from
this county and School Commissioner DuRaut
is holding an examination to-day to ELL the
vacancies.
The colored people of Sumter are endeavor-
ing to organize Dime Savings Bank and arc
meeting With some success. A portion Of
the capital stock hae been taken, and char
ter will be obtained Soon The eorporators
are: r. L. dickson, W G. Deas E. H. Will
son, J. E. Wilson, r. A. Stewart, ). J. Mar
tin and J. N. Garter.
Auditor A. B. Stuckey performed feat on
Monday that excited the admiration of all
who witnessed it.. a runaway horse attached
to a. buggy dashed up Main Street. Mr.
Stuekey attempted to stop the horse by get
ting in front Of it, but seeing that he would
be run over, calmly stepped to one side and
seized the hind wheel of the buggy as it pass
ed and brought the turnout to stop.
Mr.. Cbas. a. Chapman, General State
Agen, for the International Cyclopedia has
been in the city for several days in the inter-
est of his cyclopedia. The International is
one Of the best Of the cyclopedias and is well
printed and bound. We are we'll acquainted
with this cyclopedia and do not hesitate to
recommend it to anyone needing reliable
book of reference.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-14
Graded School Entertainmer

0IdQ0Q E5CuOO1 Gut6f C6IuUQ5Ut.
The public exercises of the Literary Society
of the Graded School will be held in the AS
sembly Hall tomorrow evening. An admit
tance fee of ten cents will be charged for the
benefit Of the school library. The friends of
the school should all turn out and encourage
the young people in their efforts to improve
themselves and their opportunities. 1t is by
such organizations that the moral and intel
leetral tone of the community is elevated, and
they should be nurtured. The address By
Gen. Noise on Henry Timrod will be treat.
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School Meeting.

A meeting Of the citizens of Privateer
School District No. 3 is called to meet at Pro-
yidence Church on Wednesday, Feb. 2lst, at 10
o'cloek.a. N. to consider the expediency oflevy
ing Especial tax for the schools of that district;
also at Grange Hall, near Bethel Church, at
$50 o'clock p. N. School Commissioner
DuRaut will attend both meetings.
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Masonic Honors.

Oar fellow citizen, Mr.. Il. C. Moses, was
elected Yesterday to the Office of Most Illus
,rions Grand Master of the Royal and Select
Masters now on annual Council in Charles
ton. He was also elected Deputy Grand
High Priest by the Royal Arch Chapter Of
South Carolina.
At the Convention of High Priests after the
closing of the Grand Chapter, Comp. A. N.
Freeand was among those aoointed High
Priests