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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

Gen. Rufus Barringer, confederate
cavalry brigadier died at his home iu
Charlotte, N. c., yesterday.
The revolutiouists in Colombia have
been dispersed. and number killed,
including the leader Gen. Aldana.
A Milwaukee troly car ran into an
open draw and dumped load Of peo-
Pile into the icy wa'~r of the river.
Three persons we're killed, and eleven
injured.
Gov. Evans has appointed Mr.. J.
K. Henry Solicitor Of t"e Sixth Circuit
to succeed the late Solicitor Hough.
A shooting scrspe occurred in
Orangeburg County on Sunday be-
tween Ed. McMichael and Henry
Stacy. Staley was badly wounded in
the chest and leg, and his recovery is
doubtful.
As Lee Davenport was entering his
brothers bouse near Ocala, Fla. a
companion snatched handkerchief
from bis pocket. With the handker-
chief came pistol. which exploded as
it struck the floor. The bullet entered
Daven nport's groin and be died within
an hour.
A negro named Willis Gordon duped
the regroes of jackson County, Fla,
out of several thousand dollars and
caused them to sell all their property.
on the promise to carry them to Liberia
at 81 per head They we're TO start
last Saturday, but no train came to
carry the 1000 who were camped
around the depot.
The coldest weather Of the season is
prevailing in ST. Louis and vicinity.
Forty-four miners were killed 10 a
coal mine explosion in France.
President Cleveland has laid an
other batch Of Hawaiian pond
cnce before the Senate.
Complaints are being made that the
Central Relief Committee of Nebraska
Is mismanaging the funds and pTovi-
sions donated to the relief of the desti-
tute.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
The Alliance to Meet.
The FestiIizer Question Will Be
Considered.

In response to the demand Of the
Newberry Alliance that the State All-
ance be called to meet 10 extra session.
the following call has been ordered
''Iu response to request Of Alliance
men from various parts of the State, [
hereby call convention 10 be composed
of two delegates from each county a'l-
apce to be held in the city Of Columbia
in the hall of the House Of Represe'a-
tives on Tuesday, the 18th instaut, at
8 p m.
''The object Of this meeting is to
take into consideration the question Of
fertilizer supplies for the coming crop
aud such other subjects as pertain to
the agricultural interests Of the State.
Wherever it is convenient. the county
alliances will hold meetings aud elect
said delegates. otherwise the county
presidents are hereby authorized to ap-
poiut
The expenses of said delegates
must be paid by the county alliances.
1t will be we'll that no orders for ferti-
lizers be placed until after said coovcu-
tioo shall have met.
''Other agricultural organizations
and individual farmers, who feel an
interest in this matter are cordially in
vited to participate 10 the deliberations
of this convention.
Nv. D. Evans.
..Pcos;6enr F of : G."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

standard vii: bay q greater aha"nnF 9:
the neccssariss Of life than Two pcnnd
OF cotton when sold for s cents under
the GOLD standard. the question wil' be
settled iu favor Of silver 10 tbs mines
OF three-fourths of the inhabitants of
the country 1t is not sufficient to say
tha, two pounds Of ccttou ander che
silver standard will pay greater debt
than uoder the gold standard, for this is
evident. Just as much so as that
bushel of sand will Gil moro space than
a half bnsbel Of clay But what IT is
necessary to prove is either of two
propositions 1st. That the change in
the financial policy CT the government
has lowered the value Of labor, and the
products of labor, to such an extent
that all things, except the debts out
standing prior to the change, have
decreased more than one-half in value.
Cd. That the adoption Of the silver
standard would not work hardship to
those who have loaned money under the
gold standard.
Thomas Jefferson said II have
but one system Of ethics for man and
for nation to be faithful to all engage
meuts under all circumstances" Aud
be never laid down souOdcr princi
III
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

iron BitterS,

which for more than 20 years
has been curing many people
ofDyspcpsia, Biliousness, Ma
laria, Impure Blood, Neural
giia, Headache, Liver and Kid-
ney troubles. It's the peculiar
combination of iron, the great
strcngth-givcr, with selected
vegetable remedies of true
value that makes Browns Iron
Bltters 50 good for strengthen
ing and purifying the system.
It is specially good for women
and childre,l-it makes them
strong and rosy.
lfo.,n's Iron Bitters is pleasant 20 ~.
and il will not stain the teeth nor
constipation. Sec the crossed RED !!
on the wrapper. Our book, i;
live Hundred u rs, > tells ali
i:cc iOr p. stamp.
BSov.N CHEMICAL Co.. BALTI&o5>-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

Ifyou ueed good medicine to purify your
blood, give nerve strength and build up your
entire system, take Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t
prevents sicknes by making pure blood.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

Unlike mos, proprietary meilcines, the
formula of Dr.. j. G Aver Sa:sapariIla and
o.her preparations are cheerfuly sent 10
any physician who applies for them. Hence
the special favor accorded these well-known
standard remedies by the Worlds Fair COM
msssioners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
Success in Life

depends on little things. A Ripsus Tabule is
little thing, but taking one occasionally gives
good digestion, and that means good blood,
and that means good brain and Drawn, and
that means success. 7-25-o
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

Native Red Rust Proof Seed Oats for sal
by W. NJ. Graham.
Lead Pencils from cts per dozen up, at H
G. Osteen l. Co.'S.
Native Hay for Sale by W. NJ. Graham.
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TAX RETURNS
FOR 1894-95.
OFFICE OF
COUNTY AUDITOR
SUMTER COUNTY.

SUMTER, S. c., Nov. 20, 1894.
Returns Of all personal property
and Poll Taxes will be received at the
following times and places.
Msyesville. Tuesday, January /.
Reid's Mill, Wednesday, January
2.
Mannville, Thursday, January 8.
Smithville, Friday, January 4.
Mechanicsville, Saturday, January,
Kingman's Store, Monday, JAN
uary I.
Remberts Store, Tuesday, January,
Hagood, Wednesday, January 9.
Stateburg, Thursday, January 10.
Wedgefeld, Friday, January l.
R. l. Manning's, Saturday, Jan
uary II.
J. NJ. Tindall's, Monday, January,
A.
BishopviI!e, Tuesday ard Wednes
day, January 1916.
Magnolia, Thursday, January 1t.
Lynchburg, Friday, JANUARY is.
Concord, Saturday, January l9.
Johnston's Store, Monday, Jan
uary, u.
Shiloh, Tuesday, January % %
And at Auditors Office in City OF
Sumter from January 23rd to Feb
ruary goth, inclusive.
The law requires that all persons owning
property or in apywise having charge ofs such
property, either as agent, husband, guardian,
trustee, executor, administrator, &c return
the same under oath, 10 the Auditor, who
requests all persons to be promr; in making
their returns and save the so per cent penalty
which will be added to the property valua-
ton of all persons who fail TO make returns
within the time prescribed by law.
Taxpayers return what they own 90 the
first day of January, 1898.
Assessors and Taxpayers vii! enter the
first given name OF the ,ax-payer in tull, also
make separate return for each Township
where the property is located, and also in
each and every case the No CT the School
District must be given.
Every male citizen. between the age OF
twenty-one and fifty years. on the first day
of January, 1925, except these incapable of
earning a support from being manned or
from other causes, shall be deemed taxable
Polls
All returns must be made on or before the
10th day of February next cannot take re-
turns after that date aud all returns made
after the Goth day of February, are sub
ject to penalty of so per cent.
A. B. STUCKEY,
Auditor Sumter Corlty.
Nov. 20, 1894.
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PUBLIC NOTICE.
CITY LICENSES FOR lSe4-5.
CLERK Il TREAsUgER'e OFFICE,
SrMrER. s. c.. Feb. 6, 1895.

NTERCHANTS AND OTHERS liable un-
lyI der the License Ordinance are here
by notified that on and after February 18th,
instant. all City Licenses, as required by
said Ordinance, now Of force, then unpaid !,
viii be put into execution and lodged with
County Sheriff for collection.
By order of City Council.
C. v. HURST.
TL.s.I Clerk l. Treasurer.
Eoh x
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

Mrs Emily Thorne, who resides at Toledo,
Washington, says she has never been able 10
procure any medicine for rheumatism that
relieves the pain so quickly and effectually as
Chamberlain s Pain Balm, and that she has
also used it for lame back with great success.
For sale by Dr. A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06
Claren0lt Lodge No. 64, A. T. II.

TINE REGULAR MONTHLY COMNU-
NICATION of Claremopt Lodge, No.
Ga, A. F NJ. will be held on Thursday
Evening, February 7th, at 79 p. m. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
By order, A. G. PHELPS, w. u.
H. c. Noses. Secretary.
Jan 23
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

The San.:er Watcnnsoa was founded
in 1859 and tue True Soutaro's in 1866.
The Watcaasnn and Soathroa now has
the combined circulation and influence
of both 0; the old papers, and is mani
fsstly the best advertising medium in
Samser.
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NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.

"aE DEATH OF ISRAEL REIFSNYDER
has dissolved the late copartuership,
heretofore conducted under the name Of
Lukens L Reifsnyder, and all bills will be
paid BY the undersigned, surviving partner.
Aud all dues collected nv him.
JESSE LUKENS.
Feb g. '95 ST.. Survivor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

Nv. D. Evans.
president F. A. Of S. c."
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Capt. Kolb, who pretends to believe
that he was elected Governor of Ala
bama is giving the public specimen
Of comedy, the counterpart Of which is
not recorded. He would make
delightful hgure in comic opera of the
Gilbert aud Sullivan order His
Gubernatorial inaugural from dray
would be grea; dressed up as a comic
solo
The proposition to divide the repre-
sentation in the Constitutional Convex
ton all have the appearance of desire
for division 10 Conservative Counties
and 90 division ia the Reform coun
ties Which is division that we do
not desire, nor will we have anything
to do with such scheme. We are
heartily in favor of fair division in
all the counties, but it is foolish to pro-
pose division on any ether basis.
The action of the Railroad Commis.
sion in postponing action 90 the fcrtili
ger freight rates is regarded BY many
as a surrender to the railroads. This
action will force those who use fertili-
zers to pay the rates now in force, and
they will have to content themselves
With the hope that sometime in the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

IDgersol's lecture ou Shakespeare Is
pronounced rather above the average,
but nothing extraordinary. This is
about the sort of nan 1ngresoll is bim
self. If it were not for the extensive
advertising be has received ia relig gious
papers, that have taken it upon them
selves to denounce Ingresoll's atheistc
opinions he would not be such promi-
nent figure before the public.
Queen Lii, the colored woman who
was nominally ruler Of the Sandwich
Islands before the American adven-
turers tumbled down her throne and
turned her out Of the palace, has now
been arrested for treason against the
new government Reverence for
royalty, so-called does not exist in the
latter part Of the century Royalty is
tolerated 10 some quarters. merely be-
cause many regard it as bulwark
against worse evils
Cotton is said to be selling at s
cents per pound in Mexico, where the
silver standard is 10 force, and from
this it is argued that the silver standard
is what the South and the cotton
growers need. If it can be demon
strated that two pounds of cotton when
sold for 16 cents under the silver
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

Gen. Rufus Barringer, confederate
cavalry brigadier died at his home in
Charlotte, N. c., yesterday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-06

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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-04
SNAP SHOTS AT HOME NEWS


Dr. and Mrs. S. G. Stewart are the
parents of a son.
The high new style lay down collars
are an English fashion.
DR.. D. c. Jones, of the soldiers home,
visited in this city yesterday.
The work of the United States court
will be finished this week.
There are three contractors in the city
council and but one lawyer.
Sloan lodge of Masons will hold their
annual election of officers December 10.
Secretary of State Edwards takes
drive soon after daylight every morning.
A Syrian woman and her child left To-
peka yesterday afternoon for Beyroot,
Palestine.
The time has arrived when the little
folks care to hear of little else than the
wonderful feats of Santa Claus.
Paymaster Hodson of the Rock Island,
has decorated his bicycle with the shrine
emblem of Abdallah Masonic lodge.
The choir of the Church of the As
sumption are preparing several beauti-
full selections for the Christmas services.
Sloan lodge No. 225, A. F. s. A. M.
will confer the third degree on Santa Fe
Roadmaster T. Is. Cafferty Thursday even
ing
Masonic lodge No. 80, of North Tope-
ka, will confer the masters degree on E.
E. Eldridge and II. D. Miller at the
meeting this week.
When the people voted for bridge
on Kansas avenue did they intend that
the county commissioners should juggle
with the question?
A young attorney says he has had but
five divorce cases since he began prac-
tice, and only one of them was success.
The others made up before going into
court.
Mrs. Christie Koepiska, or Wilhelmina
koepiska for short, wants divorce be-
cause Christie abandoned her a year ago.
They were married in 1865, and have five
children.
pomona, You Shall Be Free" 81
Don't Want to Play in Your Yard, 1.-THE
Band Played On" are some of the favor
ties warbled hourly by the young Jail
birds now in the city prison.
Dr. W. E. Money is out a dollar be-
cause a young man came to his Office
Monday and said he was stranded rela-
tive. Yesterday his name was Lindsay,
and he tried DR.. w. s. Lindsay for dol
lar. The doctor worked not, but he made
the stranger spin.
Sunfower camp. Modern Woodmen.
elected the following officers last night:
o. L. Clark, venerable consul; H. V. Low,
advisor; II. F. Bird, clerk; John Mays,
assistant clerk; F. T. Rice, escort; D. C.
Tillotson, sentinel; Porter S Cook, bank
er; A. L. Thorpe, manager.
A verdict was given Lovina Smith for
$2,026 against the grand lodge of A O..
Z. w. by default in the district court but
Judge dazen set it aside on application
of the attorney for the lodge Mrs.
Smiths husband, Harry L. Smith, com
mitted suicide by poisoning in Mike
Thompson's billiard hall last summer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-04
1T TAKES BRAVERY.
Little and Big Examples of It
Every Day
AMONG THE RAILROAD TRAINNEN.

How Brakeman Lost a Finger With
out Wincing-LOcaI and MisceIlan-
eOus Railroad Items.
Whether gift of nature, or from the
fact of constantly facing danger, rail-
road employees in engine and train SER
vice, possess, as a rule, an unlimited
amount of "grit."
An illustration of this "grit," which in
matters of life or death would assume
the form of heroic bravery, was given by
H. S. James, a Rock Island brakeman
while coupling cars at Bucklin, Kan,
last week.
James was in the act of coupling the
engine to freight car, and was arrang
ing the pin when his glove caught in the
Janney coupler of the car, holding the
index finger of his right hand in a posi-
ton where it was directly caught be-
tween the bumpers AMI mashed aim ost
to pulp Without making an cutlery
James turned and completed the coup
ling with his left hand, signalled the en-
gineer that all was ready. and climbing
upt the side ladder walked over fifteen
cars to the caboose.
At the first station reached the finger
was examined by Il surgeon and found
to be in such condition that an ampu-
tation was necessary.
Mr.. James resides in Willard, Kansas,
and is we'll known to the Rock Island
boys in this section of the state.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-04
NEARLY LOST MANSFIELD.
One of the Few Remaining Notable Ac-
tors Hooked for Topeka. Kieka

One of the Few Remaining Notable Ac-
tors Booked for Topeka, Kicks.
Richard Mansfield wants to kick out
of his Topeka date if he can. He is now
demanding a guarantee, but he will not
get it and may cancel his date for To-
peka. A very liberal percentage has
been offered him. however, and he may
play for that He would no doubt have
been permitted to cancel, if it were not
for the present agitation of matters the
atrieal.
It is said that the reason that Pauline
Hall cancelled her date for the night
after Thanksgiving here was owing to a
disagreement with Manager Crawford.
She was to have played in the Crawford
house at St. Joseph also but she can
celed aud played in the Tootle theater.
1t is said that she has been engaged for
slater in the season" but if she has, why
is not the date announced? If an en-
gagement is made it is certainly a writ
ten contract giving date. There is
nothing to hinder the publication of this
date.
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ing a damage case in the United States

ing damage case in the United States
circuit court
Engineer Evan Thomas has resumed
his duties on engine No. 1888 which is
just out of the Santa Fe shops after
complete overhauling.
Santa Fe engine No. 40 arrived in this
city yesterday from Nickerson. and will
be overhauled in the Topeka shops.
Engine 596, which has been overhauled
and painted in the Santa Fe shops in
this city, will be sent to La Junta to-
night to be used in freight service on the
western division.
Santa Fe Fireman Bert Daufelser. who
has been i'll in this city for the past three
weeks, has been removed to the Ottawa
hospital for treatment.
Santa Fe Engineer Gus Hake has re-
sumed his run between Kansas City and
Topeka. his engine No. 738 having been
turned out of the Santa Fe shops after a
general overhauling.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-04
SOME TIMELY QUERIES.

The days Of wheels and bloomers now arr
drawing to a close,
For, with motorcycle, much more easily one
goes,
And why should any mortal wish at labor to
be seen,
When muscle is supplanted by pint of gaso-
line?
There may be fun in wheeling with back
that's like an arc;
There may be sport in pedaling in boulevard
or park,
But why should any mortal wish for such uz-
ceasing toll,
When he can get around it with little fuel
oil?
There may be fun in tandems for man and
maiden fair:
There may be sport in gliding through the
crisp and bracing air.
But why should man with maiden on tan
dem choose to ride.
When. with motorcycle. he can have her by
his side?
There may be good in boomers for the gixl
who rides wheel;
To maids who ride a-straddle they are likely
to appeal
But why should any woman aim to make her
self fright,
When with a motorcycle she may be q graceful
sight?
So speed the test tomorrow May it give us
back the sex
That's taking now to boomers and to manners
that must vexl
May horses lose their prestige, for they need
too constant care
From men who may be driving when they
have their Eweethearts there
Chicago Post.
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NORTH TOPEKA.
Items OF Interest From the North Side OF
the River.

Items OF Interest From the North Side of
the River.
Mrs. c. E Prather of Meriden was
representing the Meriden Ledger on the
North side yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison of Chalk
Mound are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
]. II. Brown of Monroe street.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Jenkins of Morse street yesterday. It is
the first grandchild for both Mr.. and
Mrs. Jenkins parents.
Mrs. Samuel Dolman has Just received
news OF the death of her sister, Mrs.
Kittie Sailor, at Spokane Falls, Wash.
Mrs. Sailor came to Kansas in 1854
Mrs. John Dolman will entertain the
Good Literature Reading circle tonight
at her home on Quincy street Rev. w.
B. Hutchinson will have paper on EN-
erson.
Mrs. ]. D. Salmon of the South side
and Mrs. Leland J. Buck of Sedgwick
City, are the guests for few weeks of
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Antisdall of 913 Har-
rison street.
Pure Pennsylvania buckwheas flour
and Canadian maple syrup at J. II. Hell
er's1O02 Kan. ave.
The Magnet Restaurant aud Short Or
der house, A ]. Proudfit. $50 n. Kansas
ave. Wholesale fruits AMI confectionery
Geo. ]. Graves & Sons, 115 and 1T
West Laurent street, North Topeka, for
buggy tops, cushions, wagons and bug
gies, built to order. Bell Phone 358
DR.. 8. F. Ayers OF Louisville, Kas.,
was in the city yesterday on business
DIR. Ayers was formerly physician of
North Topeka and he says he will come
back to his old home again. He expects
to remove here within the next thirty
days
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OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES.
Personal Notes About Them Interesting
to Railroad People.

=
to Railroad People.
James Shasteen of the treasurer's
Office of the Santa Fe has returned from
a weeks visit in the east.
George Feakins, stenographer in the
Rock Island general freight office, has
returned from two weeks vacation in
Chicago.
Rock Island Conductor W. H Ransom,
running between Kansas City and Belle
vile, visited in this city yesterday.
VIM. McMurtrie of the local office of
the Santa Fe, is taking two weeks va
cation.
E. F. Hollies of the freight depart
ment of the Santa Fe is spending few
days in Kansas City.
c. R. Trapp, of the auditor of passen-
ger receipts office of the Santa Fee, is alb
sent from the Office on account of illness
in his family.
Ed Dinner, manager of the Rock
Island eating house at Phillipsburg, re-
turned to his home last night from few
days visit in Kansas City.
Rock Island Conductor Henry Coons
has entirely recovered from his recent
illness and is able to resume his run.
j. H. Mcdowell has been appointed
agent for the Santa Fee at Vinland, Kas.,
vice L. F. Williams resigned.
E. Young, general auditor of the
Union Pacific, who has been checking
up the accounts of the NJ, A. & B. and
l., T. s. S. W. railways in this city dur
ing the past week, left yesterday after
noon for his home in Omaha.
Miss Russie Hit, who has been acting
as steno graper in the Rock Island gen
eral freight office during the absence of
George Feakins. leaves today to take a
position at Burlingame.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-12-04
INGERSULL LAUGHED
When Told of the Christian Endeavor So
cieties' Prayers for Him.

cieties' Prayers for Him.
OMAHA. Dec 4.-When Colonel Rob-
ert J. Ingersoll was told of the prayers
offered by the Chistian Endeavor socie-
ties for his conversion to the Christian
religion he laughed and said:
At reminds me of an experience l had
with a Pennsylvania clergyman. At one
time had severe throat trouble and
the statement got into the newspapers
that had cancer of the throat The cler-
gyman took it upon himself to write me
letter, in which he said he had heard
of my affliction and believed that it was
judgment from God on account OF my
bias phemous utterances.
81 answered the letter and told him
that he might be right. If it should de-
velop that had a cancer. as he said, it
might be that it had been sent by God as
a punishment for my utterances. In that
case l did not know as l should blame
God very much, for if l was in his place
I might be tempted to kill man whom
l could not answer. That settled the
clergyman and he subsequently wrote
me letter of apology"