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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well known and
SO popular as to need no special mention. All
who have used Electric Bitters sing the same
song OF praise. A purer medicine does not ex-
st and it i. guaranteed to do all that is claim
ed. Electric Bitter> will cure all diseases of the
liver and kidneys, will remove pimpcs, oolls'
salt rheum and other affections caused by i'm
pure blood. Will drive Malaria from the syS-
tenn and prevent as well as cure all malaria! ie-
vcrs For cure of headache, constipation and
indigestion try Electric Biters-en:ire salts
faction guaraDteed or money refunded frice
so cents and 81 per bottle az ]. F. W. De
Lorme's drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16
"IT'S NO USE" !"

Amos Singleton (coored) has been arrest
ed and indicted for COW stealing. Singleton
is son of George Singleton from Bell 9
Mill plantation. 1t is alleged thai young
Singleton stole the COW from another
colored man naEed Marcus Mack, and
brought the animal to Sumter and sold her
to Frank Robinson. He took the money and
started out to have a big time, and pur-
chased quite pile of groceries, dry goods,
etc, but he found that, ''it was 40 use. -
Singleton, the COW, goods and all, were cap
tured. The defendant claims that his father
gave him the COW to sell.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16
Knights Of Honor

The K. Of H. was organized in June, 1873,
and since that time has paid to the widows
aud orphans of deceased members over forty
eight millions Of dollars It's plan of opera
ton is very simple, being the assessment plan,
payable once a month the last day Of the
month) to the Financial Reporter. Every
member knows the first of the month how
much be has to pay, and consequently can
make provision for its payment.
We have been shown neat folder gotten
up in the Interest of the r. Of H., showing
exactly the cost for two years.
Mr.. W. F. Rhame, Dictator OF Sumter
Lodge, or H. C. Noses, Reporter: will he
pleased talk ''Knights of Honor with
anyone. The membership Of the order is uo's
nearly l3O 600.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16
Master'sSales.
By J. E. Jervey, 44Nctioneec.
State of South Carolina
COUNTY OF SUMTER.


In THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
PURSUANT, to the judgments and orders
of the Court aforesaid. severaly made in the
following entitled cases, will offer for sale
at Public Auction, before the Cour, House
in the City Of Sumter, County and State
aforesaid, on the FIRST MONDAY in
FEBRUARY next, 1895, (being the ith day
of said month, between the hours Of eleven
O'clock in the forenoon and FIVE O'Clock in
afternoon of said day, the real estate in eacI:
case described, on the terms iu each case
specified
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16
County Board Of Commissioners.

The chai-men of the township boards sp-
pointed under the provision of the new Conp-
" Law met Monday at the Judge OF Pfo-
bates Office 10 response to the call OF County
Supervisor, W. S. Dinkins, aOd organized
themselves into the County Board of Com
missioners. Thirteen townships out OF SIX
teen were represented. Col. Thos. V. WALSH
was elected clerk of the new County Board
of Commissioners. Mr. F. E. Thomas, OF
Wedge6eld, Middleton township, was elected
member of the State Board of Equalization
County Supervisor W. s. Diukins will be
chairman Of the County Board of Commis-
sioners.
The election of superintendent of County
Poor House, and physician TO Poor HOUSE
and County Jail was postponed until Jao. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16
CHILD BURNED.

The six-year-old son of Mr.. BeDnis Pack,
who lives near Tindal, S. c., was painfully,
but not dangerously burned Sunday.
The boy was standing with his back to the
fire place when his clothing suddenly igni'ed.
He was severely burned on the legs and back
Dr.. d. Stuckey was summoned and
dressed the burns aud the boy is doing glwell.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16
An essay on Road Building written

An essay on hoad bullolng written
by Mr.. Issac Hardy, son of Mr.. II.
Hardy, of this city is published to-day
The subject is one which is receiving
great attention in all parts of the coun-
try, and the essay is workthy of care
fu! reading.
The Columbia State has struck the
key note Of the tobacco problem in
this State. and is in line with what We
have been saying for months. No crop
can be profitable as long as it costs one
third of the market price to pay for
placing it on the market. Tobacco
raising in South Carolina will not prove
as profitable as it ought to be until
home markets are provided. There is
reason to believe that the crops made
by isolated growers and sent 10 North
Carolina for sale are Systematically
undervalued. The worst swindles Of
the old cotton factorsge system are
being duplicated by distant ware
housemen wbo take advantage Of the
producers absence and nnfamiliarity
with qualities and prices. We have
heard of a lot of tobacco raised near
Columbia and sold on consignment for
20 cents pound that turned out to be
worth Is cents. The remedy for this
is home warehouses and home facto
ries' -
A few years ago Spartanburg was
known as a little hill town, whose chief
claim to notoriety was Woford College.
It was even said that Spartanburg was
a dead town with little or future
before ner. Rock Hill. - an in
significant village. To-day these towns
are the most progressive places in the
State are probably, also, the richest per
capita. This change has been wrought
by the enterprise and cooperation Of
the men CT those towns. They did not
pull apart, but together. There was
none of that spirit that causes the man
With thousand to refuse to 60 into an
enterprise With the man with hundred
for fear that the little fellow might
receive some benefit fron bis thousand
By association. There vas no inten-
tional wreckiug Of properties by the
big stockholders for the purpose of
squeezing out the little fellows. They
all worked together for success, and
whenever any enterprise was started
there we're ueu ready to push it forward
with money. Unless South Carolina
becomes infused with just such spirit
he capitalists of the North will come
down here after awhile and make for
tunes out Of the opportunities that the
people of the State we're too short-sigbt-
ed to improve.
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Y. M. c. A.

Alta recent business meeting of Young Mems
Christian Association, the following dele
gates to the ensuing State Convention 10 be
held at Aiken S. G., on February l4th, were
elected.
W. N. Grsham. J. N. Knight, Barlow
Walsh, Rev T. c. Herbert, Jr., j. L.
McCallum, Geo Aano,te, A. G. Flowers, D.
J. Auld, A. B. S,uckey, W. Il. Yates, j. j.
Dargan, Eugene S. Miller, and Rev. G C..
Brown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16

Just received one of the finest and best
assorted lines of Pertumery ever brought to the
town Prices low and goods guaranteed at
A. j. Chinas.
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Notice to Graded School Patrons.

have been informed that some children
re kept away from school for lack OF funds
O pay the monthly fee. If the parents OF
hese children will see me, shall! see that
heir children are provided for No pupil has
ever been forbidden the privileges OF the
school from inability 20 pay toe notify fee.
JNo B. DUFFIE,
Superintendent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16

The Sumter Wotchmon was founded
in 1850 aud the True Southron in 1866.
The Watchn:an and So,ahron now has
the combined circulation and influence
Of both Of the old papers, and is mani
testify the best advertising medium in
Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16
City Taxes for 1894.
MUNICIPAL ELECTION.
CLERK l. TREASURER'S OFFICE,

CLEKk & IREASUhEh > UT FICEI
SUMTER, S. c., January 10th, 1898.
a SPECIAL Election for One Alderman, TO
~ fill the vacancy, and to serve for remain
der of the present Municipal term, Ill be held
son Tuesday, January 29th. inst, between
hours of s clock, 4. ~, and o clock:
7. st., At the usual place.
The following named citizens are appointed
Managers of said Election, viz r. S. Brad
well, Sr, C. NJ Hurst, Jr., and 5. F.
Flowers.
By orde: of City Council,
C.M. HURST,
r.. Clerk and Treasurer.
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w. H. INGRAM,
Master for Sumter County.

HAvING PURCHASED THE PLANT
Of the Atlantic Phosphate COMPANY
together with the entire stock. brands snd
goodwill. we take this method of thanking
the friends and patrons of the Chicora
Fertilizer Company for their cordial supper,
and patronage in the past, and now solicit
:he patronage Of the Atlantic Phosphate
Company, MS we'll as the Chicora brands,
guaranteeing that, under the management, of
the Chicora, the reputation earned by the
Atlantic brands will be fully sustained
CHICORA FERTILIZER COMPANY.
CHARLESTON, s. c,
GEO. a. WAGNER, General Manager.
Dec l2-3m.
Tvnewriter supplies at b G us,eea
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Weather Bureau officials in charge of sta
tions will see that the information contained
in these instructions is effectively dissemina-
ted among the shipping interests in their re-
spective localities.
MARK W. HARRINGTON.
Chief of Bureau.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16
EDITORIAL NOTES.

EDITORIAL NOTES.
We hear that forked tree with two
blazes on it is pretty certain sign of a
blind tiger in some sections.
A stock company to propagate and
cultivate the 'possum for market is the
latest enterprise mooted. What next!
Cigarettes, at the rate Of one hundred
day, killed Robert Louis Stevenson.
but smaller dose has often proved as
effective.
Darlington is to have tobacco
factory, and 80 is Rock Hill, and
Chapins. The State is progressing, 10
spots, Notwithstanding the hard times.
The constables will not proceed to
chase tiger in the country. 1t is to be
hoped that the constables will not be
blinded With hay seeds.
We like to read about the building
of cotton factories 10 the South, but We
should take more pleasure in the fact
that Southern men we're building a few
more of them.
If this cold spell just continues long
enough all the tramping fraternity will
land in South America. They are
disguised With the Sunny South and
are hunting warmer place.
The Populist Senator's are in favor
Of joining forces with the Republicans
and sharing the patronage pro rata.
Irby and Tilimau are counted on to 60
into this arrangement.
It is feared that the freeze has To-
jured che oat crop, but several expert
enced farmers say that they think not,
We trust that those who think not think
right, for the oat crop in this county is
something big.
Mr. James Mcleod of Rafting Greek
township has killed forty hogs this win
ter .hat averaged more than one hun
drsd and ify pounds, get. These we're
not very big hogs. but Mr. Mcleod
has some meat on hand nevertheless.
As moustrosity 90 the face of the
earth We can commend the reformers
who are still 10 passion with the men
who chased the dispersary constables
during the Darlington trouble last
April. We met one the other day who
was still purple behind the ears.
Things are up side down. Nobody
wants to be Alderman, mules are worth
more than horses, farmers are planting
all corn and no cotton. English spar
rows are making themselves useful,
factories are moving South and Tillman
has quit talking for publication. Look
cut for more cold weather, perhaps
earthquakes.
1t is not too late for the business men
of Sumter to organize tobacco ware
house company. and advertise the fact
that there would be home mark t for
home raised tobacco. Were this done
much more tobacco would be planted
this year and the result would be that
much more money would be spent in
Sumter next fall.
Mills Statistics is authority for the
statement that the middle Carolina
country was settled by cattle raisers.
who found the country peculiarly
adapted to stock, aud moved here from
Virginia with their families aud herds.
Cattle were raised here and driven
north to Virginia. Maryland and other
states for sale before the Revolutionary
War. In these days cattle are raised
in Virginia and shipped here.
There appears to be decided disin-
cliuasion 90 the part of the prominent
business meo of the city to make the
race for Alderman to ill out the unex-
pired term of Capt. W. R. Delgar,
deceased. We trust, however, that the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16
OFFICE OF
County Board Of Commissioners,
OF SUMTER COUNTY.

SUMTER, S. c., Jan. l6, 1895.
TINE COUNTY BOARD of Commissioners
will meet AT Sumter c. H. on January
22d instant. for the purpose of ele:ting e
Superintendent of County Poor House, and
Physician for Paupers at Poor House and
Prisoners in Jail The Board reserves The
right to reject any or all bids. Any iufor-
nation can be obtained by application to
Secretary.
By order Of Board.
". S. DINKINS,
THos V. WALsE, Supervisor.
Jan. l6-lt SectY.
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School Books H. &. osteen & Co.
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Typewriter supplies at h G.. os,eta {,
Cos Liberty street.
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We hear that forked tree with two
blazes on it is pretty certain sign of
blind tiger in some sections.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-01-16

Gov. Evans has undertaken to arouse
interest in the Atlanta Exposition for
the purpose Of inducing the people to
make creditable exhibit Of the re-
sources of South Carolina. This is an
undertaking in which all progressive
citizens of the State can cooperate with
Gov. Evans. If South Carolioians
we're so constituted that they could ex-
pend as much energy along the line
suggested by Gov. Evans, as they do 10
politics, this State would soon be the
greatest in the Union.
A few years ago the young men of
this section were eager to 60 West.
and at that time the West undoubtedly
offered greater opportunities for young
men Of energy than any other section
OF the country but at this time the
South Atlantic States seem to have the
attention of the country. and if one
half the money is invested 10 the South
that is in prospect these States will fill
up With young men from the other
States. Those who are here are on
the ground in advance, and by the
exercise the proper business discretion
they will have the opportunity to attain
competence. The development aud
utilization of the water powers Of the
State of South Carolina will magnify
the wealth of the State beyond the most
sapguine estimate and more than treble
the population. Such growth within
the period of ten, fifteen or even twenty
years will furnish untold opportunities
for the young men.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-06
TRIAL OF II. VI. DUNCAN.
| Charged at Ringfisher, o. T., With the
Murder Of Mrs. GIaber

Kingisher, Q. T., Nov. 5.-(Special.)-
The case of the territory Of Oklahoma
vs.. n. NJ. Duncan, indicted at the Feb
ruary term Of the district court of this
county for the murder of Mrs. Juta A,
Glaber, in May, 1898, is now on trial.
The defendant is one of the pr0mi-
at one time mayor of this city. The ter
ritory will attempt to prove that Mr..
and Mrs. Glaber had been separated
from each other for about a year prior
TO her death; that she and the defen-
dant were unduly intimate, and that in
an attempt by the defendant to per-
form a criminal operation Mrs. Glaber
met her death.
John IT. Bradley and T. T. Whistler
represent the territory, and the defen-
dant is represented by Hon. J. C. Rob
berts. On account of the enormity of
the crime charged, and the prominence
Of the defendant, every inch of ground
is stubbornly contested.
The first important witness for the
territory TO testify was Mrs. Edna
Dinsmore, formerly Of this city, now
living at North Enid, Garfield county.
She related circumstances connected
with Mrs. Glaber's last sickness. She
told the jury why she had became con-
WINGED that criminal operation had
been produced and detailed the acts of
Mr.. Duncan during the last illness of
deceased, which aroused her suSpic-
ions. Four hours crOSs-eXamination
failed to shake her testimony. The case
vii lconSume the entire week.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-06
International Regetta at Austin.

Austin, Tex. Nov. 5.-There was an
immense crowd in attendance upon to-
days race and they saw fine sport. too.
The first race was a half mile dash
Tor purse of 500. which was beauti-
FULLY raced and finally finished with
Ieemer, Gaudauer and Rogers in the
order named. The other starters We're
Barry. Haines. Wingate, Peterson, Han
tan and Rogers. There was very little
distance between any OF them and
feemer won by half length. Time.
seer.
The amateur lap-Strolze mile race.
with turn. viii have 10 he rowed over.
as q protest was filed by Martin that
Ed PaSgis' boat was not a lap streak
The protest was allowed. Time of race
b;2f. There viii he five entries.
The third race was trial heat be-
tween English doubles for position IN
the mai three miles against Teemer
and Rogers, American crew. and was
won by Rubear and Barry by half a
length. Time, 1854. This was a close
race 10 thelaSt quarter when Bubear
and B3rry's squirt forged them ahead.
Ruhear and Berry viii now have 10
row Teemer and Rogers tomorrow for
purse and the championship. and as
their time today was 1884, against
Teemer and Rogers and corrected YES
Ierday OF lS:0ei2. the sports are choos-
ing the Americans as winners and civ
ing orders.
The fourth race was a mile and a
half straight away between Miss Rose
Mosentheim Of 81. Louis and Miss IT,
lie Ashley Of Hartford. Conn. Miss
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-06
Imperial Education.

Some suggestive details concerning
the early education of the German EN-.
perors have recently been made known
1T seems that William IL had in early
childhood tutor WHO was a captain
OF the guards. Prince Bismarck had
recommended him, and he applied to
the heir to the throne the principle on
whi,h he had trained his recruits. bend
or break" The young Hohenzollern
was made TO rise at $3.50 every morning,
and at once begin a course OF gym,
nas.ic exercises unsuitable for a child
OF his age. 1t is this regimen, author
ities say, which made Prince William SO
weak and nervous that his grandfather,
the old emperor. suggested one day 10
Bismarck that his captain of the guard
would perhaps better return to his re.
cruits.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-06
COAST BANKS GO SMASHING.
Bellingham Bay National Bank one of the
Latest Victims.

New Whatcam, Wash, Nov 5.-The
Bellingham Bay National bank closed
its doors yesterday by order of the direc
tors, being unable TO meet the demand
for the county's deposit. The cashier
reports the liabilities approximately,
Sl50,000. of which 81 coo are due the de-
positors. The assets are $4,000. Pres
ident Morgan says the suspension is
due to the steady withdrawal of de-
posits and a general feeling of distrust
from the recent Tacoma bank troubles.
The suspension of the Bei1ingham bank
precipitated a run on the Bennett Ma
tional bank. The directors of the lat
ter decided not TO open this morning,
andlwired to the comptroller of the cur
rency 10 place the bank in the hands Of
an examiner. The directors says that
within thirty days sufficient assets can
be realized on TO settle with all the
creditors
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Very --latest 6.osas Rcturns.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 5.-Tocay's cleo
tho has contained a number of sur
prises. Holiday, Independent candi-
date Tor chief justice, has carried Shaw
nee, Sedgwick and Atchison counties
and although it is not believed that
there is any chance OF his election, he
has received large vote.
The Observation-Disclosures, Populists
and Democrats have succeeded in elect
ing Kepley, the fusion candidate for
sheriff, owing 10 the large number of
Republicans and the sprohi bition ele-
ment who did not vote. Republicans
have made good gains in great many
counties.
Emporia, Kan, Nov. 5-The election
here will be extremely close. Returns
up 10 1880 would indicate that the fus-
ionists have defeated the Republicans
for every Office with the possible ex-
ception of sheriff Dryer, the Repub-
lican candidate, is alleged to be an 4.
p. A He ran ahead of his ticket
Hutchinson, Kan. Nov. 5.-The en-
tire Reno county Republican ticket IS
elected by from 200 to 500 majority. For
Judge of the Ninth judicial district the
county is very close between Frank l..
Martin, Republican, and William
Whitelaw, fusion.
Lawrence, Kan, Nov. 5.-DouglasS
county will give David Martin, Repub-
lican candidate for chief justice 500 ma
joriay The entire Republican ticket
gets from 500 to 1000 majority in the
county.
AtchiSon, Kan, Nov. Sat midnight
the returns are complete enough TO
show that the Republicans have elect
ed the entire county ticket by plural
tiles ranging from 200 to 500.
L y, a.
suit here is a decided victory for the
RenuhlicanS
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1895-11-06
a NOVELIST'S BCUNDER.
Forgot he Had Killed on q Character
Had TO Resuscitate Him.

Had TO Resuscitate Him.
A great master OF the art of throwing
off stories BY daily installments was
Ponson du Terfail When he was at
the height of his vogue, be kept three
running at the same time in different
papers. His fertile imagination was
never 1T loss, but his memory fire.
quently was. He was apt TO forget to-
day what he did with hero or heroine
yesterday. To help his memory. says "a
Paris letter to the Boston Transcript,
he at first noted down briefly in copy
books what happened 10 his men and
women, but finding that often he could
not read his own writing, be invented a
new system. He procured little leadsa
figures on which he guulmed the names
of his characters as they were born.
Surprising there were three stories run
ming, there were three sets Of fg1Ir<s IN
different drawers. When character
was settled of. thelittle man or woman
in lead was taken away from its COM
Psnions and laid aside
One day when Ponson d., Terral was
ell behind in his work. be 50, himself
70 his task without exaE1ining the slain
His bad memory led him into terrible
blundsr. He had forgotten tha; he had
killed Rocambole-the still fssscus Bo-
cambole-in the previous feuiiieson.
and. 70 the great surprise OF The reader.
be ns5e him talk again as = nothing
cut O. the common had befsilen him
This rcsuscitation Of RocaIabole i one
of thu most curious tbinFs in the his-
tory CT the Reconsideration
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THE WEATHER.
NNnrfa MY

W lcnila. NOV. ..
Local forecast for Wichita and vicinity
Clearing, much colder Wednesday.
During the past twenty-four hours the
highest temperature was So degrees. the
lowest 81 degrees, and the mean 63 degrees,
with cloudy weather and occasional light
sprinkles of rain, total p trace. fresh to
light south wind and low barometer.
Thus far this month the average tenn
perature has been IS degrees.
For the past seven years the average
temperature for the month of November
has been 43 degrees. and for the5th day
81 degrees. FRED l.. JOHNSON,
Observer.
Washington, Nov. 5-Following is the
forecast up till p. m Wednesday:
For kansas-Fair, preceded by rains In
the early morning in southeast portion.
much colder northerly winds.
For Colorado-Fair; northeriy winds;
colder in southern portion.
For Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Local rains; winds shifting 10 northeTly,
and colder Wednesday.