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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
LOOK OUT FOR SQUALLS

Washington, April 4 4-Senator Till
man leaves Washington tonight for
Columbia, to be 10 attendance at the
meeting Of fhe State executive commit
tee next Tuesday. The Senate not be.
ing in session to-day, Senator "illman
went over to the House of Representa-.
tives. where be paid individual visits
to all of the menbers of the South Car
olioa delegation, excepting Col. Elliott.
As soou as the Senator entered the
House, he went directly to Represents:
tive McLaurin, aud the two distlng-
uished South Carolinisns engaged 10
long and earnest conversation.
It is observed that Senator Tillman
has grest deal of business to transact
with Representative McIaurin recently
and whesever be visits the House. he
invariably proceeds first to hunt up Mr.
McLaurie. It is the fact that these
two gentiemen are seen together so
often that gives rise to the report that
some kind Of ap understanding or con-
bioatioa Oh State politics has been form.
ed between them.
Whatever may be the Secssor's ln-
teBtious, Mr.. McLaurin IS perfectly
coeteat so far as he is personally con-
cerned, with nis present position in the
Hoase of Representatives, and be is
not at all anxious to be transferred to
the Senate wing Of the Capitol, OF
thrust himself forward for State honors.
After leaving Mr.. McLauria. Senator
Tillman called upon Representatives
Strait, Talbert. Latimer, and Stokes in
the order named. 1t is possible that be
vas consulting with them relative to the
coming election of the State committee
at Columbia
Representative Mcs4aurin made an
effort to-day with First Assistant Post
master Jones to have the allowance for
clerk hire increased at Florence. S. G.
He made statement Of the amount Of
mail distributed at Florence and Geu.
Jones seemed to regard the matter
fsvoraby. There is only $3.50 for
clerk hire now, apd 1t takes three men
to do the work. He wants it increased
to $3.50.
When Senator Tiiimau was asked to-
day if he had any reply TO make to the
criticisms of Gen. New, of Colorado,
he said be woul4 answer Gen. News
remarks 10 Denver, that be vas not 10
the habit of ''talkipg behind mans
back" Gen. New, it will be rsmem-
bered, said that Democrats ought not to
listen to Senator Tillman, and spoke Of
The Democrats CT Colorado also wko
had invited the Senator to speak as
Tillmanites
Senator Ti'imaa has accepted another
invitation to speak in Kentucky. He
will leave here nezt Thursday On his
way West aud will speak at Lexington.
Ky, on the dag following On
bis way back from the West be will
speak at tie places heretofore ao :
nounced. Que Of them being 0wess-
boro, KY. Since the publicatioa Of
the tour Of the Senator be has received
dozens Of Invitations to- speak, and xsag
accept some of them later.
He will speak to che working peo.
pile of Chicago 10 Juue. at date to be
yet fxed. His object is to answer tae
speech which Secretary Carlisle is to
make this mooth 10 that city.-R. H.
l.. 10 News and Ceurier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
TIE SECOND PRIMARY.
The Race Narrowed Down to Bos-
sard and Walsh.

The second municipal primary held yester.
day to nominate mayor was participated in
by nearly as many of the voters of the city
as the first primary held last Tuesday The
candidates were Dr. J. J. Bossard, Barlow
Walsh and a. W. Suder. The election was
quiet aad Notwithstanding the great interest
manifested in the result there was 90 excite
ment.
The polls were closed at I o clock and the
votes counted and tabulated at cnce, so that
the result was Known before O'Clock.
The executive committee met this NOR ping
at 10 o'clock to receive the report of the
managers and declare the election. The fol-
lowing members were present: H. Rytten.
berg, W. H. Ingram, R. D. Lee, H. C. Moses,
D. j. Chandler and H. G. Osteeu- one more
than quorum.
H. Ryttenberg, vice chairman, presided in
the absence of Chairman O'Donnell.
The return Of the managers was read. 1t
is as follows:
Result of Municipal Primary Election for
Mayor held at Sumter, S. c., April 7,h
1896. Total number Of vo.-s cast, 406
Barlow Walsh received for Mayor, l47
]. J. Bossard &c '' 20 l43
A. W. Suder " g 90 l26
J. a. Schwcrin, Clerk.
J. H. Eberhart,
4. P. Viuson,
Thos. E. Richardson,
Managers.
The following resolr ion was adopted
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OF fort Wayne, Ind, writes on Nov. 90, 1884:
II was afflicted for forty years with heart
trouble and suffered untold asony. had
weak, hungry spells, and my heart would
palpitate so hard, the pain would be so acute
and torturing, that / became so weak and
nervous could not sleep. was treated by
several physicians without relief and gave
upever being we'll again. About two years
ago commenced using DR.. Miles Remedies.
One bottle Of the Heart Cure stopped all
heart troubles and the Restorative Nervine
did he rest,and how sleep soundly and at
tenJ to my household and social duties with
out any trouble.
Sold by druggists. Book sent free. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
DR.. Miles, Remedies Restore Health.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08

The Sultan of Turkey has given un-
conditional consent for the American
Relief Commission to work 10 Arme-
MIA without interference.
The Cape Fear aud Yadkin Valley,
Il. r. will be sold under foreclosure
within a short time. The Southern and
S,eaboard Air Line both want the raod
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08

The Ohio Legislature has passed an
anti. theatre hat law. Womeu will ne
required to take of their bats in
theatres.
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Mayesville Election.


MAYEsv1LLE, S. c., April 6, 1896.
The municipal election came off In Mayes-
vile to-day and resulted as follows:
Inlendant-the present incumbent ]. B..
Mayes, was reelected.
Wardens-A. A. Strauss: w. w. Fort,
W. D. Mayes, and J. c. Wilson.
Board of Health-Dr. c. E. King, J. B.
Trimnal. J. w. Cooper, NJ. V. 1zler and R.
W. Hudson.
The ticket elected to-day is strong one
and we believe will do as much toward the
advancement of Mayesville as any ever
elected here. CITIZEN.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08

Something new apd original in tablets al
H.G. Osteen 4 Co.'s Book Store. Tablets
with paper dol covers for cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
Heart Disease Cured
By DR.. Miles Heart Cure.

Painting, Weak or Hungry Spells, Irregu-
lar or Intermittent Pulse, Fluttering or Pal
pitation, Choking Sensation, Shortness of
Breath, Swelling OF Feet and Ankles, are
SYMPTOMS Of diseased or Weak Heart
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08

Doe of the Confederate veterans Of this
county is Mr. ". !. Ards, who lives gust
across the Manchester township line. He was
a meUber of Culpepper's Battery, Palmetto
Battalion Light Artillery He enlisted 10
this company in Oct. 1861 and returned
home in May 1865. During April, 1865, Mr..
Ards was prisoner on Ship Island. He
was veritable boy soldier, as be was seven
teen years old when he entered the army
Several yeas ago he furnished the Sumter
Advance with roll of bis company from
me0ory. This company has never had re-
union and Mr.. Ardis wishes that at least the
Sumter portion could meet again. During a
visit TO Mr.. Ardis last week, he furnished US
al our request, with the names Of the follow
ing members of this company, who now live
IA Privateer township: Messrs. J. R. Avn,
Abram Ardis, J. Sias Geddings, 7. G. w.
Geddings, W. R. Lackey, R. F. Mcleod, S.
E. NesOit, W. A. Nettles. W B. Norton,
Long John Turner, and 7. A. Turner.
Last month Dir. W. A. Davis and Miss
Matte Hodge, Of this township, were mar
risd.
Mrs. S. E. Kolb is II years old and never
had the measles until recently.
Mrs Blanche VeDning, OF Manniug, has
been on visit to the family of her father,
Dr r Rpnkhan
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YOUNG THIEVES HELD.
They Had Done Several Jobs at
Breaking and Entering.
O'Grady Says He Was Laid Low With
Black Jack and Keil:y is Bound Over.

Last evening tie names of -AbrEfum Glass
man. Max Myers and PhiIip Fcinberg sp-
peared in tho evening papers as being missing
from their homes at the North End. but this
morning they were arraigncd in the sixth
District Court on the serious charge OF break
ng and entering, ond were bound over to
await the action OF the grand jury in the s1m
OF $500 each. All tho hoy 3 pleaded guilty 20
breaking and entering the stores OF the
Anthony Cowell Co. and stealing clock
valued at 81 and William A. Carr enters meat
market on Canal street and steali0E 2. The
Myers and F.inberg foys pleaded guilty to
breaking and catering Dewing's ASA market
in McNoil's lane and stealing Sl.s5. Glass
man was held until Friday for trial. Fein-
berg and Myers are II yoays old. and Glass
man is hut g.
Mary +. Dexter was adjudged insane and
was committed TO The State asylum.
Amsrego Gnuteri was sent to the reform
rcbool for two years for truancy, and John
Rogers wss given until April 81 20 attend to
school or go 10 the reform school.
John Kelley and Patrick O'Grady at one
time bearded with Mrs. Connors, POI Valley
street. but on the evening OF Saturday, March
z. they got into a dispute in McKenna s saloon
on Atwclls avenue. Whtn tho row endcd il
was necessary to cart o'Grady TO the hospital
and Ia was able to bc out today for the first
time. lie was brought TO tho court room in
carriaee. On tho witness stand O'Grady
swore that Kelley struck him with a black
jack, and that was the last he knew for
long time. Kelley was adjudgcd probably
guilty, and was bound over TO await the
action OF tho grand jury in the sum of 500.
Harry Menshsl was charged with keeping
liquor for salo on Willard avenue. lie was
adiudeed probably guilty OF maintaining
nuisance and wss bound over in the sum OF
>l0)O. Ho was also sentenced TO pny fine Of
$50 and costs and TO serve a torn of 10 days
ia Jail ON each OF the four cases for selling
liquor without a license.
Dwight Kenney was fined sit and costs for
defaoing a brilding, owned By ". j. Arnold.
lie took an appeal.
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House OF Representatives.

The first business in the. House was the
passage of a bill in amendment to chapter
1929 which authorized the city of Frovi-
dcnce to hire. 500, 600 for the improvement
OF Davis Park The bill for the amend
ment was introduced by Mr.. Coyell and
it gives the city the right tn sxpend $34,.
Geo of the original sum for the purchase
of adjoining land.
The genial representative from the
Ninth Ward of Providence, Mr.. Studley,
added to his popularity with the news
paper representatives in Senate md
House by introducing joint resolution
directing the Secretary of State to furnish
them with copies OF the General Laws;
passed.
Mr.. Studley also introduced a bill for
an act 10 incorporate the South Provi-
dence Wheelmen; referred to the commit
tee on education.
Chairman Heydon of the finance COM
mittee presented a resolution providing
for the pay of the militiamen at the an
nual encampment of 1896, referred to
committee on militia; also resolution pro-
viding for additional assistance in the
office of the state auditor and insurance
commissioners; referred TO COMMITTEES Oh
finance.
Mr.. Brown introduced bill for an act
to repeal section IA of chapter 55 relative
to public schools and providing for coCn-
puisory, examination OF pupils. Referred
to judiciary committee.
Mr.. Barstow introduced a bill for an
act providing for the adoption of the Ber-
tillion system of measurement Of crilDi-
nails. Referred to the judiciary committee.
Mr.. Remlinger presented the petition
of the Providence, Springfield x Pona-
gansett Railroad Company for an amend
ment of their charter. Referred to the
committee on corporations.
Mr. Batchellor presented q bill for .
substitute act fer board of public works
of Woonsocket, to take the place OF the
bill now in the judiciary committee.
Mr.. Blodgett presented the petition
of Darius Goff and others for the incor-
poration OF the Pawtucket electric ccm-
panv; referred to committee on corpora
tions.
Mr. Remlinger presented a resolution TO
place the name of Colouel William II.
Clarke on the retired list OF the State
Brigade; referred TO committee en-
militia.
Mr.. Sheffield OF Newport presented q
bill for an act in amendment TO chapter
227 relative to jurors and iuries, and Mr..
Barstow presented bill for an additional
section TO chapter 2S5 providing for the
adoption of the habitual criminsl act OF
Massachusetts. Both were rstsrrcd to the
judiciary com mittee.
The House ( hen adjourned.
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EDGEWOOD.

Edgewood, wns held at 3 o'clock last
evening. The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: Senior
warden, W. j. Crossley; junior warden,
W. ID. hoyt; ves,rymcn, VI. II. Hall. w.
A. Capwell, Il. a. Potter, l.. J. Hurd, G.
W. Bragg, u. a. Brennan,.C. l.. Msrston,
j. NJ. Potter; treasurer, T.. Il. Horton !;
convention, w. q. sIrossley. J. M. Potter,
&. Al. Fuller; altorpates. {. W. Bragg, 4.
l.. Marsion. W. a. Capwell; delegates to
convocation, w. J. Crossley, n. ii. Holt,
&. &. Marston; aliernates. y. j. Hurd,
y. X. Horton, T.. A. Beaman.
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HAVE NOT AGREED YET.
Lin game Jury Still Out and Has
Not Reached a Verdict.
Several Rumors as 10 How Jury Stands.
May Be Discharged Tonight.

The jury in the Lingsne case at a late hour
this afternoon had not returned to court and
it was stated at the court house that IL would
be impossible for the members TO agree upon
n verdict. Some parties have thought this
would b, the outcome from the start, but
Judge Wilbur did not agree with this view Of
the matter either yesterday or today. About
i2;45 o'clock this afternoon substantial
lunch was sons to the ,ury room. and somo
persons who witnessed the menus said tho
siinato jurors would be apt TO agree after
they had enjoyed IL.
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A Step to Improve Them
in Rhode Island.
Beginning of ImpOrtantLegis-
latiOn in Assembly Today.
Bills for Habitual Criminal Act and
Bertilli0n System of Measure.

The General Assembly met today for
the tirst time after the long recess and
resumed the work of the January session
by introducing in the House import
ant legislation for the e-purpose of perfect
ing the criminal laws of the State.
The Senate.
Senator Freeman presented a resolution
providing for the appointment of joint
commission to consider the condition of
the State fipances. After some discussion
the matter was laid on the table until
tomorrow.
The act to incorporate the Elnwood
Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and the
act in amendment to the charter of the
American Real Estate and Investment
Company, were referred to the committee
on corporations.
Senator Easton presented an amend
ment TO the militia act raising the rank
OF the officers of the Naval Reserve to cor
respond with that of the State Brigade
IT was referred to the committee on judi
ciary.
A resolution authorizing the town OF
East Providence TO levy tax OF 81. 25 on
eacn 800 was also referred to the Judi
ciary committee.
The annual report of the board Of
license COMMISSIONERS OF Lincoln was
received.
Senator Kenyon of Charlestown then In
troduced petition from George Ammons
and Others asking that no Narragansett
Indian claim against the State be consld-
cred until the old claim OF the tribe had
been finally settled. II was referred to
the committee on judiciary.
The 9th annual report OF the State board
OF charities and corrections was received.
and the act in amendment to the laws
governing itinerant. vendor, was refefred
to the committee on judiciary.
The Senate then adjourned.
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Health

Depends upon keeping the blood in
pure condition, free from disease germs,
and yet there are very few people who
have perfectly pure blood. Hoods
Sarsaparilla cleanses, vitalizes and en-
riches the blood, throwing out the
impurities that clog and irritate the
system and permits no lodgment of the
seeds Of disease. Read the following:
al cannot recommend Hoods Sarsapa-
rilIa too highly for 1t has done wonders
for me. was
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Sick

and all run down and my health was so
poor could not get out of doors. / was
not able to do anything, being troubled
with asthma and heart disease. i was
nervous and could not sleep nights. 1
had become completely discouraged when
i happened to read an advertisement Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla and concluded to give
it trial. After taking the first bottle I
felt better and since taking five bottles
am 80 much improved that feel like a
new man. / am now able to do a fair
days work and sleep
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Rife Practice at Brown.

Captain Murray. VINO : recently relieved
Lieutenant Baxter rs military instructor at
Brown University, is instructine The upper
classmen In the fine points Of rifle firing. 10
Is his intention, II enough Of the cadet hat
talon take an interest in the project. to make
arrangements for a free-for-all riho contest
on the range of tho Rhode Island National
Gpnrd. The competition will probably take
place about the latter part Of May. and
suitable trophy viii be given 20 the winner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-07

My new base FOR artificial teeth.
Makes tho i2htest. strongest. cieancst
hesithiest and most natural and Iife-like
rrosthetic denture yet inverted. Price SSo.oO
10 popularize this nav base will make the
first fifty sets ordsreJ for si0.0J oacb.
lR. WHEATON sEARUREs
Stoma;ologtst. s,.
Fiuyal House. 81 College street.
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WEI

at night. My heart does not trouble mo
and have realized great relief for asthma.
] feel full OF courage once more and life
seems brighter and worth living. 1would
recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla to all
afflicted as have been, for ! know it will
help them. IL this statement of facts
will be of benefit, you are welcome TO use
1t as you please" HENRY j. WRIGHT,
Box 502, Oxford, New York.
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Special Meeting Of Aldermen.

A special meeting Of the Board of Aldermen
has been called for tomorrow evering at s
o'clock. In order 20 appoint n committee to
act with the committee Of ths Common
Council in relation 20 applying 20 the General
Assembly FOR transfer tickets
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-07

Now selling for 5000.

Now Selling for 5000.
Tho greatest vsiuc ever ocered 10 bicy<S4
These are not cheap wheels. but are hi&8
grade. beautifully finished. hrst-c'Ass nna u2
90 date.
We also have a warranted whscl for so.
ThE CoN0DoN a CARPENTER CO..
Bicycle Department..
Exchange place and kxoh~nes stfsee
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According to the City Hall records
Amev q. Hunt. trustee, has attached
Josiah A. whaley, and Nelson Morgan
has filed notice OF an execution against
Eurrill Burroughs for SiC0.
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THE CHAIRMAN DISSENTS.
Committee on Transfers Divides on
a Question of Law.
CAN LEGISLATURE TAMPER WITH A CONTRACT.

City Solicitor and Special Committee Instructed Last Night the
Council Find Out the Present General
sembyThe of the Understood by Councilman
The Smead System Ventilation the Public
Schools.
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THE POWER OF VETO.
Populist Sen. Butler Wants
II Extended.
House Devotes Two Hours to Wash
ington Public Library.

WAsHTH0ToN April Tin the Senate today
MIR. Teller presented large number OF petit
tions from hranches,of the American Fecera-
tion of Labor from vagious States. asking for
the restoration Of the free coinage Of silver.
and expressing tho opinion that such course
would promote prosperity.
The bill to pay Edward Rice OF Denver,
Col. S270v for United States coupon bonds.
lost by him In 1868. was passed.
Mr.. Bulor Pop, r.. o.. introduced Joint
resolution providing for an amendment to tho
constitution to limit the veto power of the
President. so as to make IL competent for the
two houses to pass bills over veto by a
majority vote. Speaking TO the resolution, he
said that the idea of requiring two-thirds
vote was due TO the fact that when the consti-
tuition was adopted the American people were
not far removed from English ideas In his
opinion, the power vested in the President
was too great and should be limited.
Mr.. Call gave notice that he will call up his
Cuban resolutions foe discussion tomorrow
during the porninz hour. The postoffce ap-
preparation was then taken up. the pending
question being the compensation Of clerks at
postal stations end substations. involving the
matter OF the consolidation of postotjice.
Mr.. vilhs contended that tho amendments
did not enlarge the powers OF the postmaster
general The law was made to be- used rea-
sonably ana not 10 be abused. he traced the
history of legislation 10 show that tho post
master should be without power TO establish
sub stations. Ho denied that he had said that
the postmastor-generalh had power To send a
man thousand miles 10 establish an office
as Mr.. Allen had charged.
Mr.. Allen read from Mr.. Villas former
speech In support of his statement. but Mr.
Villas declared the Nebraska Senator had con-
founded two propositions, and added tsrtly:
"Tha Senator from Nebraska. was. as usual,
incorrect and cannot see that he is.'
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An alarm OF fire Was sent Ia from tof
% at 10 80 last evening for slight tre "a
the shoe shop az 107 Mashington street,
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In The House.

An agreement was reached in the House to-
day by which the first "a hours were Co be
devoted 10 the discussion Of the conference
report on biil TO create q public library in
the city OF Washington. 4he question Mt Issue
was IA to whether the District Of Columbia
should bear all OF only half OF the expense of
the library.
The House originally amended the bill so az
TO place the entire cost of the library on the
district, but tho conferees recommended that
the House reoede from the amendment
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DEATH NOTICES.

Capwell. Caleb G. Field, Lydia A.
Croacher. Alonzo Kelly, Esther
Donahue, John v. Mckeon. Annie i.
fraseur. Mrs. Lydia Petty, Joseph
CAPwELL-Iu Greene, X. J., April 4, Caleb
@. Capwell, aged bb years.
CROAt tHER-suodenly, Ia Crarsion, April O,
Alonzo Croacher. aged 81 years.
DONAHUE-1n This city, April 8, John II.
Donabus, aged 81 years.
FRASEUR-In this city. April G, Mrs. Lydia
Frasfnr, aged e3 years.
Eli LD-ln East Providence, April O, Lydia
A., widow OF Charles J. Field. aged 20
yeats.
KELLY-In this city, April 8, Esther, dauVh-
ter of William, j. and Nellie M. Rely.
eyed 2 year. and months.
MoKEON-In this city, April q. Annie Tresa
McKeon, daughter Of Miles and Annie Nc
Keon, aged months and days
PETTY-ln this city. Apri q Joseph Petty.
ageo 30 years.
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Retoucher Wanted on piece work at The Rose
Studio. Call from 20 8 or 4 to 0.
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TODAY APRIL :. 1896 TODAY
Barometer and thermometer from tho City Engi-
neer's department weather bureau ATTAIN Ba-
Yometer reduced TO q sea level:
THERMOMETER BAROMETER
To-day, ............ SnV, s)ll
YESTERDAY. $500 S0I3
The day Is 10 hours and 2 minutes long