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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18

There is this week rea- market for eggs
-next week egg oog will be on tap
The several Sunday echools of this city
will hold mass meeting nt the Presbyterian
Church on next Sunday afternoon. The
services will be Of a general character, and
addresses appropriate to the occasion will he
made by several gentlemen. collection
will he taken up for use as a Christmas
charity fund, and the poor of the city, who
are in need will be provided with some Of the
comforts Of the season.
The Atlantic Cons, Line announces special
rates TO Atlanta, beginning on December
18th The present rate is S4.55 for ticket
limited TO Eve days These tickets will on
sale from 10th to 25th. There is some pros
pec', however, Of still lower rates. between
now and Christmas, as some of the roads
have commenced, already, TO cut rates.
Dozier Robinson, colored, who was 80
seriously injured sbou, two months ago by
falling against the buzz saw ut the Lukens
Lumber Co., mill, having the flesh on his
back split TO the bone, has entirely recovered
ard has been discharged by his ::pny
Robinson has felt the benefit Of accident in
surance, for all Of his doctors hills, other ex-
ppuses and his regular wages have been paid
by the accident insurance company with
which the Lukens Lumber Company Carries a
policy covering all Of it's employees The
insurance company has paid out nearly
two hundred dollars cn account of Robinson
since he received mis- Injuries.
Sumter is always kept well in mind by the
outside world and whenever ANYTHING OF
interest occurs here or any progressive move
meat is inaugurated it is but few days be
fore inquiries begin 10 come in. The notice
made in this paper OF the artesiau wells that
tnve been hored in the suburbs has already
attracted attention. and the editor is receiv.
ing letters asking for mole detailed informa-
ton relating to the wells. Al artesian
we'll may seem like small thing nnt it is OF
such small things. thar the great whole is
composed, aud il is By such small things that
a place is judged.
Henry Ward Beecher oace informed man
who came to him complaining of gloomy
and despondent feelings. that what he most
needed good ca'hartic, meaning. OF
course, sucu-~%1cioe as Ayers Cathartic
Pills, every dose being effective.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
All of the railroads are advertising excur-
sion rates for the holiday season

All of the railroads are advertising excur-
sion rates for the holiday season
Trial Justice Wells has been busy nearly
every day recently, hearing various cases that
have been brought before him. None of the
cases brought up for trial during the last
week were of special or general interest to
the public.
The cotton market is still lowering around
in the neighborhood of Il, aud there is no
present prospect Of any marked increased in
price.
The News and Courier last Monday con-
tanned lengthy review of Rev John Ker-
shaw's first sermon in St Michael's Church,
of which he is now rector
1t is reported that there will be another
change in the schedule of the passenger trains
90 the G.. S. aoG n. R. R between this date
aud January lst
The Daughters in Israel will give an enter
tainment on or before January 10th Of an
original character for the purpose of raising
funds for charitable purposes.
Mr.. W. r. Delgar is having a neat two
story cottage built on Warren street on the
10, adjoining the Delgar residence.
Two Michiganders were run in bv the police
Friday. They bought ten cents worth of fruit
from one of the street venders aud refused to
pay for it, They were reported to the police
and their arrest followed.
The Atlantic Coast Line will sell round
trip tickets from Charleston, S. O., to At
lauta and return December l9 to 25 inclusive,
with limit good TO return Eve days from date
Of sale at 81 So Correspondingly low rates
will apply from all Atlantic Coast Line sta
tions.
Sir. Barlow Walsh had small IRE at his
house Thursday that would nave proved
serious had it occurred during the night. A
FIRE had been kept burning iu the-6re place
all night, and the boards beneath the hesrtn
became igoited by the long continued heat.
The damage was Insignificant.
The large mirror in the front of Brown,
Cuttino + Delgar's store is a great nsiilu-
ton. Any day that may be selected you may
see men stop and inspect them mselves with es
much satisfaction as ever cid a painted
belle. And the women-well, they csa't
stop because it wouldn't look nice, ont they
nearly all cast furtve glaoces at the mirror
ss they pass Yes, that mirror is q great
and bene6cent institution. Il is source Of
great satisfaction to the men who are pleased
With their personal appearance, and it ena-
b!es the women 20 know whether tte;r hats
ere on straight.
When the subject of taxes IS mentioned
there are always some people to take up the
matter and discuss it from all points of view.
The why's ard wherefores Of the increase in
the rate of city taxation is prolific cause OF
discussion and there are numerous specific
reasons assigned for the increase, but all are
aoreed that the Increased rate was made
necessary by the impro.ements-the Opera
House, the Graded School building, the Elec-
trio lights, water works etc.-and by the de-
crease in the income incident to the estab.
Esoment of the dispensery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
PERSONAL

Capt. c. L. Williamson was in the city
yesterday.
Mr.. R. H. Baker returned Thursday night
from Atlanta.
Miss Katie Broughton is the guest OF Miss
Bessie Jervey.
Mrs. R. H. Baker and children have return
ed from Charleston.
Mr.. John F. Kelley. of B'shopvlle, was in
town Monday.
during the past week.
Mr. John Crosswel left for Columbia
Thursday morning.
Rev. John Kershaw left tor Charleston
last Wednesday night.
W. C. Davis, Eco i, of Manning, was in the
city on professional business yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Elliott, of Winnsboro, is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. E. c. Hay syns*crth.
Miss JAMIE Spaun has gone to Newark, N.
J., on visit to Mrs. q. ". 6esle.
Mr.. S. Corbett, of BishopviIle. s?~n,
Monday in the city attending to business.
Mics Daisy Nash, after pleasant stay with
friends in Gresnville, has returned h0tne.
Miss Sallie Power has returned to Cooper,
S. c., where she has charge Of a 6ourishiug
school
Mrs. R. Il jennings Of Orangeburg is
visiting her PARENTS, Mr. and Mrs. Perry
Moses
Mss Lessie Talley, of Spartanburg is
spending short time with the family Of Mr.
J. B. Roach.
Mr. Joe Warren, who has heen 10 business
at Sardinia, Clarendon County, for several
months is at home on visit
Mr. ". F. Penny, of the firm Of Penuy &
Co.. Of Florence, who are running branch
store in this city, is in town to-day on busi-
ness
Mrs Agnes Bogiu and Miss Jeesie Noise re.
turned Friday from Charleston. Miss
Noise has made an extended stay in Charles.
ton.
Dr.. H. w. Cooper, of Wisacky,
left on Monday for Pnilade'phia to
pursue post graduate work at the University
Of Pennsylvania Medical College.
Mr.. F. w. Crosswell, who has beeu serious
ly sick for more than month is still con-
fined to his bed, and for the past week has
not improved as i, was hoped be would.
MT. j. Tracy Wal5u IS ID Tue CITY on
brief visit. he will graduate from the Theo-
logical Department of the University of the
South, Sewanee. Tenn next year. Ee will
enter the Ministry of the Episcopal Church,
and OF next Sunday at St. Micbae!s Church,
Charleston, will be ordained Deacon.
Mr.. Taber Murray, of Montgomery, Ala
spent two days last week in the
city on visit to the family of Mr.
N G. Osteen Mr.. Murray is another Sumter
boy that has prospered in An adopted home.
he left Sumter about three years ago, and
soon after reaching Montgomery obtained a
situation with the Montgomery Fertilizer Co.,
of which be is now Assistant Superintendent
and has entire coatrol of the factory.
Rev. ]. Thos. Pate is visiting his mother,
Mrs. N. F. Pate. He will have charge of the
Camden church during the ensuing Con-
freDce year.
We have never seen more universal ex-
preston of regret than was caused by the
announcement on our streets that DR.. J. T.
Pate would sot be returned 10 bis charge at
this place. He vas man high in character,
high in purpose, high in his profession aud
highest in the lore aud esteem of our people
regardless of denomination. Orangeourg
gives him up with deepest sorrow. Orange
burg Patriot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
On Horseback to Atlanta.

Mr. J. P Coffin, of Florence. S G., editor
and proprietor Of the Southern Renl Estate and
Financial Journal arrived in the city FRI
day afternoon on horseback. He left Flor
ence on Wednesday and as making leis
urely trip across the country to Atlanta in
the interest of his paper. He !s riding
genuine Indian pony that has the appearance
of being fully equal to q much more extended
and difficult trip than the one in which he is
now enlisted The pony is not large nor is he
handsome; but just an every day red and
white calico pony raised by the Indians,
adopted By Pawnee Bill and purchased re-
Gently by Mr. Coffin especially for this trip
TO Atlauts The pony is meek and gentle in
conduct, with sad and benevolent express
sion always on it's calico countenance, but
whether or not it has assumed for the present
virtue that it does not possess and is still
as full of ways that are dark and tricks that
are vain as the heathen Chinee, no man
knows Perhaps MIR Coffin will be able to
say before he reaches Atlanta.
Mr. Goein's journey thus far has been very
pleasant and he anticipates An enjoyable trip
through the heart of the best country 10 the
South. His object in making the trip is TO
familariz: himself With the character Of the
connt-y aud its possibilities Of development
in the agricultural aod manufacturing lines
He came through the tobacco sections of Flor
ence and lower Sumter county. From this
place ne will &c to Columbia via We1gefeld
and Statesburg. crossing the Wateree either
at Garner's Ferry or Sumter's Landing. He
expects to reach Columbia Monday afternoon
and will remain in that city day before coz
tinuing his journey.
Nr Coffin will write full account OF MS
trip for his paper, giving his impressions con-
cetning the country ne traverses and it will
NJ doubt be of benefit to this section Of the
South, as his paper circulstes among those
are who interested in Souhe-n real estate
and are seeking profitable investments for
their money
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
DEATH

Mrs. j. E. DuPre died at the family home
at Pisgah, Spring Hill township. on Friday
evening, December 18th, after u brief illness.
The funeral services were held at Pisgah
church Yesterday. large number of reia
al the funeral.
Mrs susan Anna, wife Of Mr. Rob'. Hair,
of the Jordan p-ightornood, Lied on Thurs
day, Dec. 18th, after protracted sickness Of
six weeks. She leavesa a husband and nine
children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
MARRIAGE.

Dr.. R. Y. Mcleod, OF Bisbopvile and
Miss Anna T. Mcdowell, of Richlaud Coun-
ty, were married on the 9th instant at the
residence of Capt Jas Il. Mcleod, Rafting
Greek, Rev. w. G. Power officiating The
bride is Il sister of Mrs. Jas. n. Mcleod
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
Rice Mill.

The Rice Mill anc Cleaner of W E. & J l.
Brunson is now fully equipped and running
at their mill in this city. The patronage Of
the public is solicited. The mill is of the
latest design, which lnsures perfect work aud
satisfaction TO patrons. Dec. 1T
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
Fire.

The residence of the late E Rush Chandler
was burned on FRIDAY night last about
O'Clock. The origin of the fire is unknown,
but is supposed to have heen accidental. The
house was insured for $500. The loss was
not less than ST. 900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
Re-Opened.

Mr. W. P Smith has started agaia in his
old business. and has re-opened the Sumter
Marble Works on Main Street, opposite the
Episcopal Church. Those in want of grave
monument or any other kind Of marble work
will find him at his new place prepared end
ready to 6ll any orders, in his well.known
workmanlike manner, and with despatch.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
THE COTTON MARKET.
SUMTER, S. c., Dec. IS.

SUMTER, S. c., Dec. l8.
During the past week the cotton market
has been dull. only about 700 bales being
sold
The local market to-day is weak with
10 points off on account of war uews Quo
tons as follows:
Aiddling, 4
Good middling, =
Strict good midd!ing, 8
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18

Mr. a. Hardy sold two eight months old
pigs on Monday that weighed 2sl and 2S2
pounds respectively. These pigs were not
prize pigs and were not forced to make a
rapid growth. They were raised around bis
sale stable lot, and received just ordinary
attention, for there was no special effort made
to produce extra large hogs by feed and al
sention Nevertheless for eight months old
these pigs we're very creditable specimens Of
hog-kind.
A genuine ghost-s,ory has yet 20 be attest
ed but not so q genuine bood-purifer
Over and over again i, has been proved that
Ayers Sarsaparilla stands alone among med
iciues as the most reliable touic-alteratve in
pharmacy 1t stood alone at the World s
Fair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18
NEW ADvERTIsEMENTs.

Want-For Rent
J. S. Hughson l. Co -Chris,mas Goods.
H. Harby-A fresh Car Load of Horses.
Shepherd Supply Co-S'oves, Ranges, Etc.
Ducker 4 Bullman-Tbe Leading Mer-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-12-18

Rheumatism is caused by tactic acid in the
blood Hoods 'S&rsaparilla utrazes this
acid and completely and permanently cures
rneamatism. Be sure to get only Hoods.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-07
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by moro promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
tho needs Of physical being, will attest
tho value to health Of tho pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in tho
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
It's excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, tho refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of apcrfect lax
~ativc; cfrcctually cleansing the system,
dispclling colds, headaches and fcvcrs
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with tho approval Of tho medical
profession. because it acts OH the Kid.
ncys, Liver and Bowels without weak
cning them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists In 50c aud 81 bottles, but II is man
uiacturcd by tho California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Fig.
and being vol Informed, you, will not
accept my substitute if offered.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-07
BOARD OF AGRICULTURE.
Tho Dill for TIA Embellishments tho
Principal Measure
BEFORE THE HOUSE YESTERDAY.
Tho Session Yesterday Was Largely
Given to Dlscussions-rho Gamp
Law, Patronihei by Mr.. brady, Al.
vanccd To Third Roadlns-Tho
Senate prooeoding,-Now Dl,ls In.
troducci.


srtriI Dhrrteh 10 a. in'e.iigtnetr.
C~nARLssroS, W. Va, Fob. 6.-Tho
supposed object OF holding nigh. sos.
sions was to push business mud save
time, but, judging from tho sessions to.
day, the members did not so understand
1t. Tho time gained by tho extra sos.
sion was lost In discussions neither in.
tcrcs,ing nor animated. mostly on billa
relating to the state board Of agriculture
aud amending the game law.
Mr.. Mcdonald moved to amend the
former bill by substituting $500 for ST..
900 rs the secretary's salary, stating
that he did 80 In tho interest of tho
farmer, who wa, already overburdened
with taxation. Tho farmers want econ
omy and the woods are full OF good sec.
retarles who are anxious for juat such
positions at that salary.
Mr. Stapleton favored the amend.
ment, which was opposed by Messrs.
Brady, Smith, OF Ohio: Hawkins, Toler,
kiser and Harding. Mr.. Toler said hc
was not a farmer, but like some others
lie might have moro haysceu In his hair
during the campaign. aud II so he was
willing TO wear 1t now. II lilo started
out with the farmers he proposed to
stay with them. II my OF the protes.
sions had asked for a board OF the kind,
$500 would have been too little, but
when 1t came to tho farmer $500 WAS
too much. lie was opposed to peanut
economy"
Mr.. kiser said the farmers paid three.
iourshs OF the tsrei OF tho state. The
salary would DO paid with tho farmers
money. 1t came from them and would
be paid back to them. No one else had
4 right to object
The amendment wa, lost, and on mo-
ton OF Mr.. Campbell. tho bill was
amended By substituting 5000 for
$4,000 for the annual maintenance OF
the board.
The game law occupied much time, a
number OF amendment. being otlsred,
but it was ordered to a third reading
without any material change. Mr..
Brady is patron OF the bill, and took An
active part in its advancement.
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liums.

Break ono egg into n cup and fill with
swee, milk; mix with it onc.hali cup OF
yeast. half-cup' OF butter, ono cup Of
sugar, and enough flour to make a soft
dough; tiavor with nutmeg. Let rise
until very light. then mould into bis.
cult, adding II few currants. lot riae
and bake; when nearly done. glaze with
n little molnsses and milk.
Books nre the windows through which
the soul looks Oui.
rr.FI,J
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-02-07
ROUTINE PNOOEEDiSGs

or the Houss-whnt tho Le.i.laturs Did
ut Y~cs;rrdny's Sessions.
Eprffl DiEpdi.h 10 d. In.ei!iceIoer.
CHARLESTON, W. Va, Feb. 6.-Bills
introduced in the house to-day: 2S7, b.
Hill, Of Marion. providing for collect
ing county, dis.rict and other local
taxes; 2SS, BY cambridge. to release
from forfeiture certain land, in West
Virginia, the greater part OF which lie
in Virginia aud which have heretofore
been wholly assessed in Virginia; $50.
by the judiciary committee, 4 substitute
for senat bill SO; 200. by Martin. con-
corning suits before circuit courts; 29l.
bvt Martin, concerning the duties OF
circuis cour. clerks; 1872, BY Pearson, OF
Writ, relating to grand iuries.
The judiciary committee reported
iavorably on house bill 81. concerning
the assessment OF taxes; 273. amending
the law providing Tor the incorporation
Of banks OF discounts; 269. relating to
domestic and foreign building and loan
associations, and the substitute for
senate bill 80, Mr.. Finley's bill provii-
Ing for n 500 tax on cigarette dealers.
The substitute provides for q tax OF 500
instead OF $500.
On motion OF Mr.. Fleming. house bill
9I3 was taken Up out OF its order AMI
ordered to a second reading.
House bills passed: l39, requiring
the secretary OF state 10 keep ami pub.
lish detailed records OF incorporated
companies doing business in the state,
TO take effect from its passage.
House bill 49, amending the nc. es-
tablishing n state board Of agriculture.
a Especial order, occupied the time until
the noon recess was taken, aud q, still
pending on second reading.
Mr. Eimisson introduced house joint
resolution a, authorizing the directors
OF the Weston asylum to use $1,000. pre-
v'ou4ly appropriated for padding rooms,
Tor constructing payements.
Mr. Stapleton introduced n resolution
requiring the auditor to make n report
OF the amount Of fees collected by him.
i lies over under the rules.
Mr.. Ford introduced resolution pro-
vIding that the committee on taxation
and finance report ~ TO tho ACCESSIBILITY
OF keepin. the state school fund separ-
ate from the other funds Of the state
and requiring 5 per cent interest on it
from the banks where deposited. It
was referred to tho finance committee.
House bill 81, amending the game
law. for tho protection OF sheep, otc.. n
special order on second reading, occu.
pie the remainder OF tho afternoon ses-
sion. Recess was taken while it was
pending.
Tho committee to visit tho hospital
the insane, made a report expressing
satisfaction with the management Of
both institutions, which was ordered
printed in the journal without reading.
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S7'tin' DiEpdith foih Ihie!igehceT'
CnARLEsrox, W. Va, Fob. 6.-The
benats committee on education 70.
ported favorably on ena,o bill l22, c,.
tnbli.hing high grade school, for col.
ored people at Blueield; ID, to d%ecrea-o
tho number OF state university and
normal schools regents, and Without
recommend alton on sonata bill ll3. To
increase the state school lovv.
Tho railroad committee reported IA.
yorably on acnato bill l07, requiring
railroads to use tho same clnssihcatlons
for state traffic MS for intor.stnte ira!iic
mud prescribing traffic charges; without
recommendation on los, concerning
railroad charges for carrying passengers.
Bills introduced: l3i, by tho commit
tco on education, tho school book bill;
by T0ckncy, fixing limo for holding cir
emit court in jackson, Roane, Clay,
Calhoun and Gilmer counties; l38. by
Stewart, by request, to release certain
lands from forfeiture anne A. house bill
2SS: 1877, by Locknsy, providing Tor tho
board OF directors for Spencor asylum.
BIIla passed senate bills 80. amend:
inr tho school lava; 90. for tho relief oil
tho suretis, Of j. A. Williamson. iato
sheriff Of Barbour county: %. relating
to tho staie board of examlnnra; house
bill !, Amending the divorce laws.
The discussion on house billG ., amend.
ing tho chartero OF HUNTINGTON, occupied
most Of tho afternoon session, nftor
which tho bill was made n special ordor
for z o'rlOrk Thurslnv.
Senate bills advanced to third rnad.
ing: AZ concerning ombezzlomcn,a;
81, %compnlsory school law; l3. provid.
inr for q dccronaa in tho number oil ~.
gents Of the state university and normal
schools.
senate bill l3A, to provide tex. books