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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-11-27
DIED.


Jackson, George II. Smith, Mary +.
O'RoURKE-In this CITY, Move mper %. 1894
Michael, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth
O'Rourke and father of Thomas, Mamie and
M. s. Cunning. q native of County Galway, Ire-
land, aged 80 years month and II days.
SD Friends and acquaintance respect
fully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY
tTuesday) at $3.50 O'Clock A. NJ. from his late
residence. 10 Erie street off Mission, between
Ihittee2th and Fourteenth. thenceto ST Charles
Borromco Church where asoemn requiem high
mass VIII he celebrated for the repose of his
soul, commencing at O'Clock a. NJ. inter IN emit
Mount Calvary Cemetery ~
BACON-ln this city, November %, 1894, Cath
crime Marie, dearly beloved infant or John !
and Annie NJ. Bacon (nee Dugan). a native of
san Francisco, aged months and days.
,,,Ns Friends ana acquaintances are are, respect
(Tuesday), at 1880 O'Clock P. M. from the resi-
dence OF the parents. 465 Shotweli street. In
terment Holy Cross Cemetery. -
O'CoNNoK-In This city, November 25. 1894
Rev. james o'Connor, native of Mirchellstown,
County Cork, Ireland. aged 4 years
kS-The reverend clergy, relatives and friends
are Invited to attend the funeral services at St
Francis Church THIS DAY (ruesday) at 10
O'Clock A. N. Interment Mount Calvary Gem
etery.
SEHER-ln this city. November %, 1894. Made
line. dearly beloved infant daughter OF William
and Mary Seher, and granddaughter OF Patrick
and Kate Connolly. native OF San Francisco
aged months ana IL days
EB- Friends and acGuaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY
tTuesdayl, at O'Clock p NJ, from the residence
of her parents sos Second street lnterment
Holy Gross Cemetery.
JACOBS-in this city. November %, 1894. Mabel
Irene, beloved daughter of Clarence and Mamie
Jacobs. native of San Francisco. aged 8
months.
ss- Friends and acouaintances are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral THIS DAY
(Tuesday). at O'Clock p. from the resi-
dence OF her parents, Il Allen place, between
Union and tilbert streets. off Hyde. 1nterment
J. o. o. L. Cemetery
CALAME-In this city, November 70, 1894. Wini-
lred H.. beloved VIE OF Charles I. Calame, ana
daughter of James Il. Chase, native of San
Francisco aged 33 years.
Bb- Friends and acquaIntances are respect
fully invited TO attend the funeral services
THIS DAY (Tuesday) at IL O'Clock A.. NJ. AT the
residence of her father, 1918 Mason street.
Interment private.
KoPPEL-in this city. November 26, 1894 j osepn
O., father of Isidore. Leah, Victoria aud lrma
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JAS. ENGLISH.
CYPRESS LAWN CEMETERY

SAN MArEo COUNTY; NON.SECTARIAN.
- Ia1 ta, OUT on the lawn plan; perpetual care
Deant1ful, permanent and easy of access. g. =
before buying ouriaplace elsewhere. ' Il
City ofhce, City Hall Avenue.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-11-27
\ SOLID THREE.

"A SOLIO l IINLL.
Supervisors Juggle With
MediCOs.
COMBINE TO UPSET DALTON.
He Introduces a Little Resolution
at the Council.
ACME CLUBS "LADIES' NIGHT"
A Wee Baby Serving Time in the
City Prison With Its
Mother.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
Killed by a Train.

On last Saturday morning the body of a
negro mar was found on the Rocky Bluff
Trest,e of the G.. 81 N. R.R., about four
miles from the city. From papers in his
pocket it was ascertained that his name was
E. D. Gail. He was a preacher, and had a
family living al Wedge6eld.
Two negro boys were fishing at the trestle
on Friday night, and had a FIRE. They re-
port that Gail came along and sat down on
the edge Of the track, to rest. The boys went
to sleep and upon being awakened by the
vegetable train which passes about IL o'clock,
found their FIRE had gone out and discovered
the body Of GaiLabout ten feet from the place
be had occupied. From the nature of the in
juries it is supposed the man must have laid
down on the c~rossties parallel with the iron
with his back to it. The cow-catcher struck
aud crushed in his back. When found by
the boys he was not dead but must have died
soon afterwards.
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Letter From Elliott.
ELrror7, s. c., May /,

ELkt0TT, ~, Nay i, l694.
As there has been no news in your val
nable paper for some time from here, | will
endsavor to give you a few dots Of local
interest.
Miss Bessie Hanna a charming young lady
from Chesterfield, is visiting Mss Maggie
DuRant
Miss Julia Myers who has been teaching
in Elliott for several months has returned TO
her home at Providence.
Miss Minnie Scott, is at home again after
q visit Of several months ia Clarendon and
Marion.
DR.. H. A. DnRant a recent graduate of
Atlanta Dental College, returned home several
days ago. He will locate in Camden for the
practice of his profession.
Ar. II. 8. Field left on Saturday for Phila-
delphia, Pa, on business.
Mrs. J N. Spann of Sumter who, has been
visiting her daughter Mrs. McKagen returned
to her home on Saturday.
Mrs. W. W. McKsgen is visiting in Sumter
this week.
There will be a Holiness meeting at St.
Luke's Church on next Friday night, con
Quoted by the Rev. Mr.. Lyon, Of Anderson,
Sc.
The young people Of this section enjoyed
quite a pleasant sociable 1t the residence oil
Mr.. T. D. DuRant, last night.
The Mayesville Base Ball Team will come
here on Thursday afternoon and play q match
game with the Elliott team. Us. b.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
Store Burglary.

A negro boy named Hemby Brown effected
an entrance into the store of Crosswell 4 Co.,
through the transom over the back door, last
last Friday night and was caught in the
store. He implicated IN the crime, his uncle
Dan Davis, with whom be lived. He told
thai Davis put up the boxes upon which he
stood to reach the transom, and gave bin the
iron bolt aud instructed bin how to break
the glass to make the least noise. When the
bog got in,o the store and was discovered
which happened before he had opened the
door-the man ran of, and WAS found by the
police at home so sound asleep that the house
was almos, broken into before he could be
made TO answer.
Before breaking into Crosswell's ar attempt
had been made to get. into the rear window
of Fraak O'Donnell's store, and it was the
bolt from the window fastening there that
was used to break the transom of CrosswelPs
store.
Both Davis and Brown have been COM
mi,,-d to Jail for the June Court. The same
boy was caught hidden in Crosswell store
about a year ago
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Certificates.

ltdCu6Io SOlt ASdLCS
At a meeting of the County Board Of Ex-
amiuers, held April goth. 1894, teachers Ger
ti6ca.es were granted rs follows:
LIST Grade.-Miss Emma W. Mood.
End Grade Misses Marion Nichau, Mamie
Andrews, Sarah A. Barke't, E. F. Jennings.
CoLoRED
End Grade.-Misses r a. Cordes, George
E. Singleton. and W. W. Ramsey, A. A.
Thomas, E. j. Gregg.
Bird Grade.-Misses H. b. Green, r. A.
Harrison, J. A. D. Green, Ell Green. and
R. G. Harrison and +. Y BoStick.
The above mentioned persons Can get their
certificates hy calling on the School Com
missioner at his Office
The clerk OF the board was instructed to
call the attention Of all teachers in the public
schools, 10 the fact that, hereafter, a strict
compliance with the requirements Of the
State board, IN regard 10 text hooks, will be
insisted upon. There is no discretion al!o wed
the County boards except to readers, arith-
metics and dictionaries. All other, books
must be adopted at once.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
Religious.

Rev. DR.. Tsdlock, of the Theological
Seminary, preached in the Presbyterian
Church last Sunday, DR.. Ddmunds preaching
at Tirzah.
Bishop Capers made a special visit to the
Church Of the Holy Comforter yesterday, and
confirmed three candidates.
The Rev. John Kershaw will ID. W con-
due, the services next Sunday a, the Episcopal
Church. Hours Of service II y. u and $50
p. N.
Seventeen candidates were baptized on
Sunday night, at the Baptist Church: -Four
or Eve others will be baptized on next Sunday
or shortly thereafter.
A good many Baptists living in the city.
whose membership has been elsewhere, will
join the Baptist Church here By letter. The
total membership of Ae. Browns Church is
now nearly or quite three hundred. A new
bulldog to hold the large and growing con-
grega,ions is almost u necessity.
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]. 8. HARrzELI.
Sunday School Meeting at Tirzah

ScARBoRo. s.. c. April 20, 1894.
ALI parents and children within reach Of
Titzah Church. are cordially invited and
earnestly requested to attend the Sunday
School, meeting to be held there Sunday after.
noon at half pact three o'clock, May 9Th.
Addresses will be msde by Dr.. D. ]. AUD
and Col. Jno. J. DsrgaD, who are sent out by
the County Sunday School Association for
the purpose of trying to stir up a greater
interest IN this grand work so important to
the future of the little ones given in our care.
Encourage them in their noble work by
yeur presence, and we guarantee you an
afternoon pleasantly and probably spent.
T1RZAH.
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The Sumter Light infantry.


The Columbia STATE of this morning says:
Ever since the Darlington trouble quieted
down, many have been looking forward with
interest to the action of the Governor in the
matter Of dealing with the various military
companies refusing.to obey his orders. The
Governor, a.ter talking considerably about
the reorganization of the militia forces, let
everything drop, and it was not until yester-
day that be took apy action whatever in the
matter.
The 6sst case. considered 80 far is the SUM-
ter Light Infantry, and as q result this corr
pany is TO remain a portion of the militia
force of the State
The work of reorganiziag the militia force
of the State is going to be very slow indeed
to all appearances, aud it will be some time
yet before the general public will know of
what companies the States force will consist.
Governor Tillman after receiving from Capt.
Phelps an official report of the action of the
S. L.. I. from 2Sth to 3lst Of March, and con-
sidering same, wrote Capt. Phelps as follows:
COLUMBIA, S. c., May l, 1894.
Capt. A. C, Phelps, Commanding Sumter
Light Infantry, Sumter, S. c:
SIR: Your communication of April 25th,
reporting the movement OF your company
during the recent trouble at Darlington re.
ceived. As commander-in-chief | cannot too
strongly condemn the conduct of the cont
pany in refusing to obey the order TO 90 to
Darlington on the night of March 3O'h. But
rs your men came to their senses and re-
turned to duty without further orders aud
discharged that duty 10 a s%oldierly manner
the next day, | shall overlook the insubor-
dina,ion and mutiny of the 3oth, aud allow
the company to remain as a part Of the State
militia. | am thus lenient because the wisest
and coolest OF rs commit blunders under
high excitement. Let it be a warning TO the
company in future, and let them never for
get that while the commander-in-chief may
make blunders and give unwlse others, be is
responsible 10 the people, and no citizen SOL
der can even question his commands until
they are Of such an outrageous kind as TO
override law, decency and justice.
B. R. T1LLNAN, Governor.
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Meet.

On Tuesday afternoon there was a grand
bicycle display on the streets and at the
track. Fifty-six cyclists met at Monument
Square at 6 O'Clock, and after parading the
streets, went out to the track, where there
was racing of an interesting character
While returning cityward Paul kennedy's
wheel broke at the frog, and threw him to
the ground with considerable force, bruising
his face badly, and giving him such a shock
that for hours his mind wandered. He re-
eeived prompt medical attention, and is
believed to be somewha better this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
Mr. Hartzell Resigns.

Sumter, s. C. April 80, 1894.
70 IKE Nstrie, Of tie Episcopal Church Of
Sumter &ateburg, Clarendon, and Brad
ford Springs:
DEAR BRETHREN : | hereby tender you my
resignation Us Assistant Minister in the several
Parishes over which you haveauthority. Ihave
always appreciated the uniform kindness ofthe
people. to me, bne especially the affection they
have always SHOWN me. The four years of
nv residence among them have been four of
the happiest Of nv life, and l shall always
remember them and trust the remainder of
my life may be as happy, and my good for
tnae may be 10 live among such good people.
Thanking you all, and commencing you
and the churches to our Heavenly Father, |
am faithfully yours,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
Public Sales.

In addition to the sales advertised in this
paper, to take place next Monday, the follow
ing are advertised by the Master:
E. ". Noise against Adeline Kelly-Two
lots in city of Sumter, each measuring so by
los feet and numbered as AZ and AZ on q plat
of sixty lots laid out for R. a. Brand.
E. W. Moise against Amanda James-Ore
lot in city Of Sumter, so by los feet and
numbered SO on plat of so lots same as above.
By the Sheriff:
The right, title and interest of D. NJ. Rich
ardson in a lot on Church Street, city OF
Sumter, 40 by 3l4 feet next to lot Of Mrs. A.
P. Manning.
Tract of three acres in Mt. Clio, property
of FL. Smith at suit Of the State for taxes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
City Council Proceedings

The question Of the legal authority. of the
City Council to issue licenses to liquor deal
ers having been referred to City Attorney
Purdy, snd be having given it as bis opinion
that it is not lawful TO grant licenses for the
sale of liquor 10 the corporate limits OF the
City Of Sumter, the City Council, at lts
meeting YESTERDAY, repealed the ordinance OF
Nov. 20, 1893, which was intended to pre-
vent the unlawful sale or barter of liquor in
the city, and to punish violations. Mr..
Pordy's opinion lie that it is unlA~ful for
anyone in the State to sell liquor without a
license, and as tina Supreme Court held that
the Dispensary Act was not demonstrations
as to the provision prohibiting the granting
Of licenses after June 30, 1893, therefore that
provision of the Act is still Of force, and
hence cities have no legal right to issue IL
censes.
1t is said by the knowing ones that any
quantity of any kind of liquor may now be
obtained at several places in town.
MI F. Pate and Others presented a petit.
ton asking the continuation of Dugan Street
westward to Council Street. Referred TO al.
derman Walsh.
Bids for the public printing Of the city
we're opened, aud the work awarded 10 the
Watehman and Southron.
The police were sworn 10, and Chief Brad
ford, assumed hie charge. The Mayor read to
them from the rules, and enjoiued upon them
their duties, to. which the chief replied that be
would do his duty, and would undertake to
see that those under him did their duty also.
The City Council has assigned to each Of
the Wardens a certain part Of the city for his
special superintendent. The appointments
are:
Ward l-G.F Eppersop.
Ward Nv. r. Delgar.
Ward 3-Bartow Walsh.
Ward Ar. P. Monaghan.
Complaints and suggestions should 60 up
to Council through the proper channels.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
The Peoples B. & l. Association

The Peoples B. & L Association.
The annual meeting OF the Peoples Build
ing and Loan Association was held 10 the
Y. M A. Hall last evening Five hundred
and eighteen of the thousand shares were
represented. The fifth annual statement was
laid before the stockholders and was received
as information.
The election of officers WAS then held, aud
The old officers were reelected without oppo-
sltion. They are as follows:
R. D.. Lee-President.
John Reid-Vice President
R. 0. Purdy, Marion Noise. A B.. Stuckey,
J.H Chandler and H. Hardy, Directors.
Dir. R. O. Purdy will be reelected secre-
tary and treasurer at the meeting of the Board
of Directors.
The past year has been the most successful
OF. the existence of the association, as the fol-
lowing figures from the statement will show !:
Dues, $l2, $50. 30: interest, S5,O27; loans
made this year, $2s, 400; total amount OF
loans now in force, $98, 900 ne, gain TO
April Both, 1893, 500, 1853 "a; net gam to
April Both, 1894, $ll,4l6.9 90 ; total net gain,
$40, 585.77; gain on each share, $40 ; par
value Of each share, 500; prospective value
of each share, $l03.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
Death.

Mr.. Ell. Beasley, The wife Of the Rev. J. S.
Beasley, died at her home in Marion on Sun
day, after u long illness. The funeral services
were held there, Mr.. Beasley being in charge
Of the Me-. Church at that ,poiot, but the
remains we're brought 10 Sumter and inferred
in the Cemetery on Monday. The many
friends of the family here tender their very
sincere sympatnies to the Rev. MIR. Bessley
and the other near relatives Of the deceased
lady in this affection
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02

Don't forget the Sword Drill next Monday
evening, at the ST. I. Armory..
To-morrow tie ladies Of the Sumter Inssi-
tute, with thei, invited guests, wiii>picnic at
Gains Mill.
The Samtee Light Inlsaty y'ill give q full
dress parade, on Monumental Square, Friday
afternoon, at o'clock.
Pocahontas Tribe, !. D. R. H., are arrang-
log TO ruo an excursion, OF or about the 18th
instant, to Charlestos.
The early closing asovement was inau-
s o'clock until September lst.
There will be a big bicycle meet At the
Track next Monday evening, at Elk o'clock.
Races will be run, and everybody is expected.
The promised minstrel show BY :be young
folks Of Nsyessine, VIII lie on Friday nigh,
next. Il promises 10 be good and some folks
from here are going.
The old Clark residence in front of MI
D. Craig's store, has been purchased by Mr..
C. 6. Rowland aud will be rt-modeled and
improved by eontraetof,J. Z. acKinoey
Another residence will also be erected on the
same lot.
Sumter came near having " fires Sun
day night. The Curtains on the upstairs bay
window OF Mr.. Ferry Noses' residence caugh,
Gre a~eesdsnssiIy and were burned entirely Oh.
The residence .sof Capt. VI. E. Deigar also
caught ere
A young white man who gave his name as
Arthur Carpenter, was arrested on Monday
for stealing q pistol from Mr.. b. u. WEIGH.
After bringing Carpenter to this city Mr..
WEIGH decided to drop the case. Carpenter
claims Atlanta, Ga, rs bis home.
The next meeting Of the State Medical As
ISOLATION will be held in Columbia. The
meeting in Rock Hill last week was we'll at
tended and quite a success. Drs, Sc. Baker,
81. u. Stuckey, F. N. Dwight, E. F. Darby
and C.. P. Osteen attended from Sumter
County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
NOW is the Time.

At the beginning Of the warm weather is
the time to distribute freely disinfec,ants and
germ-destroyers about the streets and private
premises. With 80 much more waste water
than before, and drains from private yards
emptying into the street drains, the danger
Of infection is increased proportionately.
These things should be noted and centres OF
disease breeding thoroughly cleansed and
disinfected. People should also take notice
that as the city becomes more thickly settled,
open wells are more and more liable to be-
com tainted, and before drinking the water
it should be boiled, or better still, use hydrant
water, which is as pure as water can well be.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
Runaway.

On Tuesday afternoon one of Mr.. ~. E.
Rembert's horses attached to a buggy near
the store of Rembert and MARSHALL, ran away
on Republican Street, striking against the
tree near the residence of Nr. Skinner with
the vehicle and badly mjuring it, and also
hurting himself slightly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
The Sword Dr1ll~-It Will be Re
peated Monday Night. May 7.

The sWilling Workers" Circle of Kings
Daughters entertained their friends on, last
Thursday evening with a Sword Drill.
The exhibition WAS q splendid one,
and the young ladies and their commander,
Col. D. J. Aud, are deserving Of praise for
the degree Of perfection they had attained in
marching, especially.
The young ladies have kindly consented to
repest the entertainment on next Monday
evening. Nay 5th, for the benefit Of the Young
Meas Christian Association. A large audi
ence should greet the "lady soldiers'' on this
o~ccaaion. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
An. ImproVement.

AT Mile Branch q great Improvement has
been effected by the cutting down OF the
steep grade on this side, and utilizing the dirt
to Gil up an ugly and maladorons mud hole
on the eauseway. In fact the entire crossing
has been much improved, aud travellers
grea tly rejoice thereat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
Entertainment

There will be an entertainment by the
musical and literary clab at the residence
of Mr.. B. R.. Nash next Tuesday evening.
A very interesting programme will be carried
out aud all who 60 are assured of u delight
full evening. The public iovited to attend.
Admission only is cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02

Memorial Association Meeting.
A meeting of the Ladies' Memorial Associa-
ton of Sumter will be held on Thursday,
afternoon, 3rd, at s O'Clock, in the Armory
hall. A fall attendance is requested as it is
designed to arrangea program for Memorial
day.
By order of the President.
A. l.. NOISE, Sec'ty.Z
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The Beard Of School Commits.
sionerS.

In conformity With the provisions Of the
City of Sumter, q Board of School Commits
sioness mastsbe elected duriag the month of
Jaae; by popular vo'e. -Four men are to be
elected, and it ia as important that suitable
Council.
IF it vas necessary TO hold a Democratic
Primary for Municipal officers, it is necessary
that a Democratic Primary be held for School
Commissioners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
A Heavy Rain.

A large portion of our county as well as
the city Vas blessed on Sunday afternoon by
a much needed rain that will materially pro-
mote the growth of small grain, and stimu-
late the other crops. 1t hailed in Marion we
are Informed, the same evening, but we es.
capped that visitation. With this rain and
the month of May to grow 10, small grain
crops may not be the failure that many have
predicted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02
The Coming OF Spring.

A bumning-bird was seen this week by an
observapt citizen. This is q sure indication
that warm weather has CON to stay. 1t may
not be generally known that this smallest of
birds migrates regularly every winter to
South America and other tropical climes, re-
appearing here when the Spring is somewhat
advanced.
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r.. A. Meeting.

By authority given me, ! call the Library
Association to meet Wednesday, 9th instant,
at the hall of the Y. H.. c. a., at 6 O'Clock.
Members are asked to be prompt. Matters Of
importance will come up for actien. j. J
Dargan, Chairman Ex. CON-.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-05-02

China's Soda is cold and fine, and good
enough to quiet any ones mind.
Ladies and children always receive special
attention at u. A. Kingman Il Co.'S Ice Cream
Parlor.
What are all of those bicycles doing in
front of China's store? The riders are inside
enjoying that good Soda and Ice Sherbets.