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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-14
Religious.

The Rev John Kershaw will ID. " con-
duct the services at the Episcopal Church
next Sunday, a, II o'clock a. M, and 5 p. m.
The Gay is known as Palm Sunday, because
it comuemorates the triamphai entry OF
Christ into Jerusalem. while the crowds
spread palm and other branches IN the way fol
the royal Soc OF David 10 ride over.
The Rev. DR.. Brown delivered his sermon
on "Our Duty to the Negro" last Sunday
night to large congregation. The sermon
is printed on another page. Next Sunday
night be will entertain and eulighten the
people by the presentation of '.The Coming
Woman" The sermon will be a review ol
woman's position in the South as it used &C
be and her position as it ought to be now
also her place ia the world of work aud in
the echurcb-especiallya as to whether sheshould
allowed TO speak or take part in public
church services. DR.. Brown is man oi
advanced ideas on most subjects, and he has
strong aud fearless method of presenting
them
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Burg1arious Entry.

On Saturday night man entered the
store Of Stewart l. Smith, and proceeded
to break open the safe. The sound Of blows
attracted the attention OF Mr.. Dougherty,
engineer of the electric light plant adjoining,
who went to the front window of the store and
peeping through crack, saw the burglar at
work. Summouing four other men, Mr..
Dougherty and his posse stood together at
the front door of the store, waiting for the
burglar to come out, but leaving the back
door and window unguarded. The man
inside, hearing noise, left by the rear door,
in hurry. The party gave chase, but the
man escaped, minus any booty.
Two Italians who were sfcn the loaf''
were arrested on suspicion, but they were
released, there being nothing to connect
them with the act This is the second raid
in short time on Stewart l. Smith.
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Sam Lafar as a Constable.

Last Thursday morning at the A: c. l..
depot, Sam Lafar attempted to seize, for the
purpose of examining its contents, box that
had been sent by Capt. T. J. Wbitton of Flor
eace to his daughter Mrs. Horatio D Long OF
this city, and which was in the care Of one of
Capt Whitton's men at the time. Conductor
Brunson and baggage master Hursey inter
fered aud saved the box from pillage. Lafar
went on to Columbia. He is engaged in a
shameful business, and, in some respects,
dangerous. A man Of his name aod
antecedents should drop such & busisess.
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Personal.

Miss Maud Dunlsp is the guest Of DR.. and
Mrs. Geo. W. Dick.
Miss Nina Noise has returned from visit
to friends in Charleston
We are panied to learn of the critical con-
dition of Mr. R. P. Monaghan.
Mrs Jacqneline Baker has gone North on a
visit to her daughter, Mrs. II. ". Beall, of
Newark, N. J.
Nessrs. R. C. Hadson and Moddie Strauss,
of Aayesville, came over to the city on Mon
day on their bicycles.
Dr. Arthur DeLorme who has been prac-
tising bis profession in St. Louis, No., is on a
visit 10 relatives here.
Nr. Grenyille DeLorme who has been at
tending the Philadelphia College Of Pharma-
cy IS at home on vacation.
Mss Anie Losyea, Of Manning, spent last
week with the family of Mr. B. J. Barnett,
and is now on visit to relatives at Mayes-
vile.
The Rev. W. W. Daniel is ia the city, as
sissiag his brother the Rev. J. w. Daniel in
the protracted meeting at the Methodist
Church.
Solicitor Wilson who. is such terror to evil
doers, hopes to wind up his work in the Court
of Sessions to-day, and go home for we'll
earned rest.
Mr. F. A. Mitchell, Cashier of the South
Carolina Loan and Trust Co., of Charleston,
was in the city last week, as q witness in the
Edwards case.
Mayesville was represented here durisg the
past week BY Hon. W. D. Rhodes, Messrs.
Jno. R. Cousar, J. Whitworth Rhodes, VI. P.
Mayes, Sr., Col. and Mrs. J. R. Muldrow and
Others
Rev. J. W. Daniel, Of this city has been
invited to deliver an address before the Good
Templars of Bennettssille on the evening of
the 10th instant, the occasion being the second
anniversary Of the organization of the lodge.
Mr. Daniela has accented the invilation.
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S. L. I. Election

The annual election of officers for the Sum
ter Light Infantry was held last night Tns
meeting was attended by 43 members and wa:
most harmonious one. Everything passed
of pleasantly and in unison. The following
officers were elected:
Capt.-A. C. Phelps.
lst Lieut.-D. w. Cuttino
End Lieut.-R K. Wilder.
Junior End Lieut. W. Perrin.
Orderly or lst Sergt.-G. A. Lennon.
2nd Sergt.-H. VI. Smith.
3rd Sergt.-A R. Flowers.
4,h Sergt.-E 0. Ingram.
Quartermaster or 5sh Sergt.-John T
Green
lst Corp.-W. S. Jones
2ud Corp-W R. Delgar, jr.
3rd Corp-B b. Beckham.
4th Corp.-Wm Yeadon.
Secretary-Jos. B. Mayes.
Treasu-er-Wm Yeedon
Chaplain-Rev j. w. Daniels
Surgeon-Dr H. NJ Stuckey.
Color Bearer-W. F. Rhame
Drummers-lst, Todd Folsom; Ind, Hamp-
ton Flowers.
Under the control of the above-named
officers the S. l.. !. is bound 10 succeed and
90 forward. Its prospects were never brighter.
The following men were appointed to frame
a new constitution and bylaws, and TO pre-
sent same at next meeting:
Capt Phelps, chairman; Lieuts. Cuttino,
Wilder, Perrin aud Priv. Mayes
After adjournment pleasant little speech
was made the Company by Sheriff Marion
Sanders.
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Candidates Card.

Mr.. Harry Ry,tenberg in Difference to the
wishes of his friends, has announced himself
candidate for the Aayoralty of this city,
at the approaching election. The character
and career Of Mr. Ryttenberg are sufficient
guaranty of conservatism and good business
methods, should be De elected, in the
administration of the Office of Mayor.
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He Has Not Surrendered.

The seemingly reliable rumor, current last
week, that John R. Keels had surrendered
himself to the Penitentiary officials and was
serving his sentence, is entirely without
foundation. A representative. of this paper
was in Columbia Oh last Saturday and took
occasion TO visit the Penitentiary and
investigate the matter He was assured oy
the officials that the rumor was false, and
that they had heard nothing Of Keels. He is
said to be in Mississippi.
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Runaway Team.

Late yesterday afternoon a team Of horses
attached to wagon, started down Main
Street from near the corner of Republican, the
driver having dropped his lines. The farther
they got the faster they ran, until by the time
they reached Liberty Street they were in a
run. There they diverged to the right and
ran in between the electric light pole and
Wallace's bazaar, the pole striking the iron
protector in the window of F. W. CrosswelPs 8
store, breaking the glass in the window, aud
the tongue of the wagon. Nobody was hurt.
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Married.

Married, on Wednesday, March Z, a, the
residence Of the brides mother near Mayes-
vile, Mr.. Eugene L. Witberspoon to Miss
Hattie Anderson, by Rev. C. G. Brown.
Mr.. Witherspoon is member Of the firm of
J. B. Witherspoon 4 Son, of Kershaw,
aud is manager of the Coffin aud Bed
Factory of Beli,zer 4 Spann, Sumter, S. c..
The happy pair returned on Sunday
from visit to Mr.. Witberspoon's father, at
Kershaw on the C's, and have gone to
housekeeping.
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Too Late for Change.

The following advertisers did not get in
their favors in time to make the necessary
changes in this issue:
George Epperson offers harvesting machines
reape-s, mowers, etc., at low prices.
Mr. w. B. Burns announces choice as
sortmept of hardware and bicycles that ought
to sell on sight.
Walsh l. Co. have tempting array of new
style boots, snoes and slippers for Spring and
Summer Wear.
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Child Burned to Death.

a colored boy about FIRE years old, son
of Theodore Wright, about three miles
from the city on the Central R. r., was
burned so seriously on Monday that he died.
The mother left several small children ia
the house, and the accident occurred during
her absence
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A Paiful Accident.

a, Pineville on Monday last, Mr. w. E.
Dick, jr., had his leg broksn-a compound
fracture-from being dragged by colt. Mr..
Dick got tangled in the halter line and was
then dragged by the colt which broke away
as he was changing the batter for bride.
He was also considerably bruised, and it is
evident that he had a narrow escape from
being killed. Dr.. A. C. Dick set the leg.
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Rumored Arrests.

Passengers by the train from Manning
this morning report the arrest yesterday Of
seven persons by detectives charged with the
responsibility of the recent 6res in that town
The detectives were sent out by the insu-
rance companies interested We nave not yet
been able to verify the. rumor, sud give it for
what it may be worth.
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Pure Water.

The card of Mr. q. B. Bloom, Superinten-
dent of the Sumter Water Works Company,
presents an irresistible argument for the use
Of the company's water. The analysis be
submits shows that the water is ali that is
claimed for it, and our people can make no
mistake in using it for drinking purposes
especially, as we'll as for cooking and wash
inp
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Medical College Commencement,

We are indebted to Mr. Edw. S. Booth
for au invitation to attend commencement
exercises of this old and we'll known college
tomorrow evening at 8 O'Clock at the
Charleston Academy of Music. Mr. Boott
will receive his diploma on that occasion
along with seventeen others.
In this connection we may state that We
are informed that DR.. Julius a. Mood who wa:
to have delivered the oration at the Alumn
banquet tomorrow night, will not be sbls
TO be present, owing to professional engage.
ments of most pressing character.
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The Bicycle Track aud Base Bali Park will
be the popular resort during the next few
months.
The school boy begins to look idly out of
the window at the swelling tree buds, and
thinks about going swimming.
Or. c. E. Kings drug store, of Mayesville,
was robbed of something over $500 some
time ago. He thinks he knows the guilty
parties, but hasu't sufficient proof to have
them arrested.
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Central House.

Mr.. j. a. Dickson expects coon to open the
old Mansion House, corner Of Liberty and
Harvin Streets, as boarding house, under
The name of the Central House. Ar. Dixon's
former experience in this line will doubtless
enable him to conduct the Central in an
attractive manner.
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S1monds National Bank

The report of the condition of the Simcnds
National Bank at the close Of business Feb.u-
ary %, 1894, makes an excellent showing.
The large line of deposits amounting 10 Sll0,-
925.32 is quite a featore, considering the hard
times
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Messrs A c. Phelps & Co.

The card of this popular Insurance Agency
will be found among our new advertisements
this week Their methods have been such as
to wiz them many friends, and they will
doubtless be able 10 extend their business,
with increased facilities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-03-14

Call on Eugene Hogan, rext to Scaffe's,
for fine beef, pork, mutton and other meats.
Mich cows for sale or trade Don't forget
the place.
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NOTICE.
OF SUMTER COUNTY.

TINE UNDERSIGNED GIVE NOTICE
that thirty days after the publication
hereof, they will apply to the Clerk of the
Court of Common Pleas of Sumter County,
State of South Carolina, for Charter of 1n-
corporation uoder the name and style Of est.
James Evangelical Lutheran Church." in the
City of Sumter, S. c.:
J. A. RENNO,
j. F. LAUGHERY,
W. IL. WINGARD,
E. W. A. PULLMAN,
J.J. MULLER,
w. T. KEELS,
W. q. SUDER,
81. R. hammond,
CT. H. BULTMANN,
HENRY MULLER.
February %, 1894. limo.
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FOR MAYOR.

At the solicitation of my many friends /
announce myself candidate for Mayor Of
the City of Sumter Always having had the
best interests of the city 1T heart, as my past
record will show, if elected pledge my best
efforts for the best welfare and progress Of
the city.
HARRY RYTTENBERG.
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NEW ADVERTIsEME1gTS.

Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Miss NeDonald-Sprin Opening.
Schwartz Bros.-Spring Opening.
Quicker 4 Baltman-Just Received.
Altamont Moses-At aud Below Cost.
Sumter Water Company-Pure Water.
A. c. Phelps 4 Co Insurance Agents.
J. Ryt,enberg l. Sons-Spring Announce
ment.
a. B. Sucker, Auditor-Board OF Asses
sors.
simonds National Bsnk-Qoar,erly State
ment.
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Estate Of W. H. Attwater. Decd.

Estate OF W. Hs AttWaJtr, UeC>us
4 LII PERSONS holding claims against
~ aforesaid estate will present same, duly
at,ested, and all persons in anyway indebted
to ssid estate will make payment without
delay to -
March 7th. Administrator.
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MUNICIPAL TICKET.
For Mayor.
B. G. PIERSON.
For Aldermen.
". R. DELGAR,
R. P. MONAGHAN,
j.. LAUGHERY,
G.F. EPPERSON.

The above ticket is presented to the voters
of the city of Sumter at the coming election,
as suitable one for city officers. They are
all men fully qualified by business experience
and acquaintance with the requirements of
the city to manage its affairs in the best man
ner.
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Temperature.

"Partly Cloudy
IL p. M, distant lightning in NV and
S.W. Dropping rain / p. no., preceded oy
high wind
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Meteorological Records.

The following is report of observations
of the weather taken at Staeburg. by Dr.. W.
VI. Anderson, for the week ending March
llth, 1894 f:
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RICE MILLS, CORN MILLS.
SAW MILLS.

RICE PLANTERS and RICE MILLERS can
buy single machine, that will clean, bull
and polish rice ready for market for $3.50.
Corn millers can buy. bes. FRENCH BURR
MILL, in iron frame, FULLY euaranteed-ca-
pacity ten bushels meal per hour for Sll5.
Saw milers can buy hest variable friction
FEED MILL from $3.50 up to the largest
size, also Gang Rip Saws, Edgers' Swing
Saws, Planning Machines and all other Wood
Working Machinery. Also
Talbott's Engines and Boilers.
Special discounts made to cash purchasers
Can meet any competition, quality considered
VIC. BADHAM,
Apr $50 COLUMBIA, s. C.
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Excelsior Baking Powder is the best, be.
cause it is pure, try it. Prepared by Dr.. A.
J. China. e.o.w-f
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FOR ALDERMAN.

FOR ALDERMAN.
The friends of Mr. J. F. LAUGHERY,
nominate him as candidate from the
Fourth Ward as Alderman of the City
of Sumter at the coming election. He is a
practical business man, and will do his full
duty if elected.
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HN tTTsNIIIE..

The republicans Of this district held a
large and enthusiastic meeting last evening
at the PalO Alto House in Bladensburg
The platform was decorated with fags
bunting and japanese lanterns. Music was
furnished by the Laurel Military Band. The
meeting was called TO order by Dr. Ian
caster John Z. Latimer was elected chair
man. Rurda Gully vice president and DR..
Lancaster secretary. Chas. T. Coffin, re-
publican candidate for Congress. was the
first speaker. lie claimed that wages had
been greatly reduced under the democratic
administration. and that farmers were I'M
able TO get fair price for their produce.
He said that Mr.. Blundon made the state
ment that the proposed electric road from
Washington 10 Lakeland had not been built
because he was unable 10 get a single Con-
gresham from Maryland TO vote for H. and
pledged himself to vote for 10 II he was
elected To Congress. He denied the charge
made against him by MIR. Rogers the demo-
cratic candidate FOR Congress, at the demo-.
cratic meeting held At Laurel last Tuesday
evening, IF having. while a member of the
Maryland Legislature, voted for the biI! to
l-gltinatiZs the ChIIdr. "A Of white and cClore1
people. and said that he voted against the
amendment u the hill that hereafter all
children Of white and Culorei people should
be legitimate. on the ground that ii was ex
pcste faCtO. The other speak FRS were Geo.
L. LOwsrce Of the EGltimo-e bar, Capt. Vim.
NJ Potter of Laurel, Thrs. II. Mckee Sec
Ietdry Of the republican congressional COM
mittee. J. J. IcNalIy Of Washington. T. II.
smith OF HyattSEil'", James W. Poe, Geo.
Holmes and James ", Coles \ number Of
democrats were present at the meeting
The October registration of voters in this
county. which was made last week, shows
that Jazz voters were registered Thirty five
or this II mber were registered in Bladans-
burg.
Al a meeting or the county commissioners
held at Marlboro last Tuesday the follow
ing orders Wee passed: That J. Enos Raw
President Of the board % trustees of the
fsEs school De paid S+pb, balance Of appro-
Trl"tpn Tor addition to said school. that the
report Of samuel g. TuWnshCnd, as OF Oc-
tober ], 1919, b. adlpted. The report shows
Collections from July 10 October / To have
been &23ulJ.7J.
Dir. and Mrs. John Abbott have returned
from their wedding tTip 20 their home at
Ch!llum.
SIR John Miller has recovered from his
recent Illness
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Good .NEWS!.

Sufferers from nervous debility or from long
standing and wasting diseases should lose time
In consulting DIR. Il. A. Walker, the leading spe
Ciallst In the treatment of all disorders Of the
brain and nervous system. Dr. Walker has de-
voted himself during The past twenty years to the
study and treatment OF disease of this character.
and his remarkable success has gained for him
the highest reputation both In Europe and America.
His treatment strikes at the very foundation of
the trouble In all cases, aud the result is nyari
ably quick and permanent cure. DIR. Walker
IL permanently located at l411 Pennsylvania
rne' adjoining Wizards Hotel where he may be
consulted from 10 am. to pm. Charges very
low, and consultation at office or by mail free.
Wednesday and Saturday evenings. to s. Sun
Jay. 10 TO H. See testimonials of in Post,
Times and News. All interviews sacredly conf;ien-
tial and names never published except by owners
consent. oc9-tf
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FALLS CHURCH.

A. II. Grinnkee OF Boston. recently an
pointed consul to San Domingo. lectured be-
fore the Norman Lyceum last night at the
subject Charles Sumner" His lecture was
literary treat and he was greeted with a
fun house. Capt. |. F. Norman, president
OF the lyceum, introduced the speaker.
Mr.. Gilbert Walden. the southern elocu-
ZIONIST, Will recite at odd Fellows Hall on
Friday night.
Mrs. Joseph T. Newcomb died yesterday
morning, after brief illness. of pneumonia
Her remains were taken 10 her former home
at v Orcester. Mass, on the afternoon train
She leaves husband and babe but few
months old.
Mrs. julia Duryee of Danvers Center
Mass, Is visiting her niece, Mrs. NJ. NJ
Erwin, and will spend the winter
Col. +. ii. McCaull. the republican candi-
date for Congress from this district v i'll
speak at Fairfax Court House next Monday
Rev. J. II. jenkins of the CongreSa tional
Church is assisting Rev b. L.fathbun in a
series of meetings at. the Presbyterian
Church az BallstOn.
Mr.. G. W. Parker has entered the Column
bian University and will take a law course
in that institution.
Contractor q. a. Drummer has nearly
completed the handsome residence of Mr.
II. G. Evans, on Washington street and the
owner may well be pleased with it's at
tractive appearance.
The Washington Congregational Club, Of
which Mr. G. a. l.. Merriiield of this town
is secretary. and A. L. Eastman is one of
the vice presidents, meets in the First Con-
gregational Church. Washington, Monday
evening next.
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DUNCANSoN BROS. Auctioueers.

TRUSTEES SALE OF A VALUABLE LOT on
THE SOUTH SIDE OF ''O'' (BEAiI3 STREET
GEORGETOWN, BETWEEN 21TII AND 18TH
SIREEIS fronting 40 FEET On 20"
AND IMPROVED on THE EASTERN 10 FEET
FRONT BY A SMALL. FRAME DWELLING,
KNOWN AS PREMISES NO. ZIP '0'' STREET
By virtue OF certain deed OF trust, dated the
twen;y sixth (26I day OF June. A. ID. 1891, and
corded among the land records Of the District of
Columbia In liber No. 1852, folio 44s et seq, and
at the request OF the holder OF the notes secured
thereby, we will Offer at public suction, in front
OF the premises on THURSDAY. THE EIGHT
E III DAY OF oCroBER. 4; D; 1894. At
described real estate situate In the city of GEORGE
town, District of Columbia, TO wit: All those GER
tain Eieces parcels of land and premises known
and distinguished and being parts of lots num-
hundred and twenty-five a22,, in Bealrs addition
TO Georgetown, beginning for the same the south
side of Beall O) street, one hundred and fifty l5O)
feet east from Montgomery (2stbl street and run
ming thence east fortyfve tial feet; thence south
one hundred and twenty l20, feet; thence west
forty-iyc t45) feet, and thence north one hundred
and twenty ua0l feet To the place Of bcginning,
together with the Improvements thereon
Terms OF sale: One-third OF the purchase money
to be paid In cash and the balance TO be paid in
two equal instailments. respectively, In one and
two years, secured by a deed OF trust upon the
property sold, with Interest thereon payable semi
annually, at the rate Of six t6l per cent per an
mum, until paid, all cash. at the option Of the
the time Of SALE Sale TO be closed in fifteen DAYS
from day of sale, otherwise the property will be
resod at the risk and cost Of defautiug purchaser
after Ave days advertisement IN some newspaper
published In Washington, ID. Z. Conreyancins at
LOUIS d. WINE. Trustee.
CLARENCE Is. RHEEM, Trustee,
ocS-d&ds ef6 ; st. NV.