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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
The Way They Get Crowds

Last Saturday e pumber Of the en-
ployes of the g. P. Nail Go the Ki'by
Manufacturing Go. went to Cautoo to
see Major Mckinley. The men didr't
60 of Of their owo accord, but we're 10
vited to 60 aud each presented with 8
macintosh overcoat and blue felt hat
aod their fare paid for them A num-
Der of the msn refused to 60 ana o:
Ase who went the majority were
Bryan men. As they marched dowa
to the depo: there vas ooe continuous
cheer for Bryan and while in Cauton
they kept Up. On the way back straw
vote on the first train showed 166 for
Bryan aud 1852 for Mckinley, and a
number refusing to vote for fear of
what might follow, if they voted for
Bryan.
When the. delegation reached the
city 90 their return they marched up
the street yelling:
"Who are we?"
"Wbo are we?'
''We arc for Bryan. don't you see!'
The cry was taken up by the thou
saods along the sidewalks who joined
the procession. They marched around
cheering the free silver speakers whc
we're speaking 90 the square, and then
marched to the Plain Dealer Office
where halt was ordered
WHO paid our fare to Canton?'
cried cue nan
MAX Haaaa,' responded the work.
ingmeo.
"Who paid our way back?''
"Mark Hanna -
"Who paid all our expeuses?"
"Mark Hama -
"Who bought the Il. ? boys the
coats and bats?'
MARX Hanna"
"And who are we going to vote
for??"
Bryan
The Republicans tried TO break up
the crowd cut were out yelled, ard re-
tired 10 disgust. It is said that three
fourtbs of the II. 2 Nall men are TO
Bryan -Troy. Ohio, Democrat,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28

wants the following territory from Col
Teton County: Summerville, Dorches-
ter Township, Collins, part north Of
public road. Barns Township, earn
Township. Giaham Township, George
Township, Knoger Township
To be taken from Berte'y County :
From the Intersection of the county
line between Col;eton aud Berkley with
the ruo of Four-bole Creek. straight
line to a point upon Saw Mill Branch,
one mile northeast of the South Caroii-
ma and Georgia Railroad. thence along
said branch to the Colleton line, and
thence back to the starticg point along G
the line Of division pet~een Colleton
apd BerkIey counties
The property showing as made up is
as follows Part of Summe:ville,
1881. .155; part of Brownsville. $2l,-
045 in either Summerville or Browns.
Vile, S1O.600; railroad property not
included above, $4,000 Total $444.-
800
Total taxable property iu Berkeley
s3.192. 325. leaving S2,747,525 after
deducsiog the proposed cut of
Value Of property 10 Colletou ST.
1856. .4l2, section to be cut off 81 .532,-
656. leaving 10 Colietop 50, 1853. 1856.
Value for Berkeley s3.192 325, sec
tion to be cnt of $444. 800. leaving in
Berkeley s2.757, ,525.
Value of property in proposed county
S1,977, 456 Population, total Collie
ton 40, 294. area to be cut of 1852,
leaving 10 Colleton 1924
Total population 10 Berkley before
Act throwing past to Charleston 81,
119. area to be cut of 1913. leaving
10 Berkley 52,692.
Total population in proposed county
12,379 Distance to Walterboro,
nearest county seat. thirteen miles
Area off C,lieDson 54981, eff of
Berkley 1917; for Dorchester 551.5S
MIR. T. " Stan!and. representing the
Dorchester County plan. came up to
file the petition for that county He
says tba; there are 400 voters in the
territory that is wanted, and of ,bat
oumber 900 have signed the petitions.
The idea is to have meeting Of the
interested territory, so asto have some
understanding about the couoty seat
Summerviile is not inclined to kill the
county idea lit cannot get the coucty
seat. ST. Georges is also TO be inc!ud-
ed in the nev county. Ridgevilc is
said to be the nearest point to the
geograp pbical ceutre.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
Prof. w. L. MCGEE Meets a
Violent Death.
While the Professor Of Agriculture
was Showing Glass the Work
1ngs Of Corn SHREDDER he
was Fatally Cut by
the Saws.

CHARLESTON, Oct % "A special to
the News and Courier from Glenn.
son College says: Prof W. L. Nc
Gee was fatally injured about 1890
today and died at 5 this evening.
He was at the barn showing the
senior class the working of new
corn shredding machine, when his
coat was caught by the saws of the
machine and and he was instantly
cut in the side by the saw teeth. Il
was soon seen that he was fatally
hurt and he began giving directions
as to his burial and sac disposition of
his property His father was tele.
graphed to, and he asked that his old
friend and preceptor, General Ste
pben D Lee, should be notified also.
The latter sent the following reply 20
President Craighead "Tell McGee
that am shedding tears that one so
beloved and promising should meet
such fate"
inlS message Hliy expresses
sentiment here, for Professor McGee
enjoyed the respect and friendship of
all and his death is greatly deplored.
He was 81 years old, affable and
quick and Of commanding presence.
He came to Clemson as assistant pro.
fessor of agriculture in March, 1894,
and was elected professor in 1896.
His remains will be sent to Ills home
at Lexington, Miss tomorrow, es.
corted by two members Of the fac
ulty.
Prof. .McGee exhibited remarkable
calmness Throughout, knowing that
he could not live, and died peace.
fully.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28

WASHINGTON, o.. % Senator
Marion Butler o; North Carolina, chair.
man cf the Popullss committee, is said
to De about to issue a circular adressing
the supporters of Mr. Bryan to keep
every eye open" and $50 place cool
game men Oh grsrd' to watch and ex-
pose game which bc says the Repub
licans are contemplating in the middle
western States, aud which he describes
as follows "The pian as now reveal
ed is for Sc much money to be puc ioto
the hands OF township aad ward man
ayers and SO much to be given for
special Republican gain 1t has been
fourd impossible to buy eaough iodivi-
dual votes to cary the election and the
plaa forcas!ed is to be the one To-
stead of tac voter the poll itself is to be
sanpered With Our information is that
shissa!aghas already beak in Ohio.1
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
The Posts Estimate.
A Really Non-Partisan Paper
Gives Bryan a Great Show.
From the Washington Pos;

From the Washington Post.
The Posts estimates on the election,
given out some fortnight or so ago,
have attracted widespread attention
The explanation Of this is to be sought
10 the fact that The Post is recognized
everywhere as a genuinely independent
journal journal which has its own
views as to public measures, but which
does not adjust these views to the die
tate Of auy individual or party. TIE
country understands that The Post
speaks its honest convictions upoa all
matters, without fear or favor. that it
owes no allegiance to political leaders
or organizations. When, therefore,
We offered an estimate 90 the situation
as it appeared to US at that time, cur
figures we're generally accepted as the
result of au intelligent and unbiased in-
vee,igatiou. They may have been
challenged here and there. but not be-
cause of a suspicion as to their coloring
No one imagined that they we're the
product Of partisauship or unthiuklng g
zeal.
Sioce then there have been some
changes 10 the superficial aspect Of
things, and it seems 10 US that reyi-
sion Of cur first survey is 10 order. Fer
the purpose Of making this more intel
Iigible We shall reproduce the original
Gorroe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28
Cuba Will Be Free. i,
Spanish Prime Minister IN
Effect Admits It.

Standard will tomorrow print dis
patch from it's Madrid correspondent
saying that Queen Regent Christina
presided at the meeting of the coun-
Gil of ministers held to day. Seuor
Canovas del Castillo, the prime min
lister, presented summary of the
evente which have occurred in Spain
and the colonies within the past
three months and forecast for the
near future. The outlook. he said,
showed that great distress existed
among the people in the southern
and eastern parts of the kingdom,
which fact would render the collec
ton of taxes during the coming
winter slow work The Withdrawal
of 100000 men from the plows and
mills within the past twenty months,
he said was severely felt and Spain
would, in consequence, be obliged to
import large amounts Of breadstuffs.
The prosecution Of the war against
the insurgents in Cuba and the
troubles in the Philippine islands
had markedly diminished the exports
of manufactured and agricultural
products to the West Indies and the
Philippine islands, causing great dis
tress aud discomfort In the towns
and rural districts there was visible a
feeling of impatience and anxiety, all
classes Of the people having been
led to hope for qnicker and more de-
cisive results from their sacrifices
Everybody the premier said, recog-
nized the fact that the drain cannot
long continue at the present pace.
Patriotism and natioral pride alone
eau check the criticisms of the gov
ernment's course. The Liberals, Dem.
ocrats, Carlists, and even the Repnb
licans have sort Of instructive e..
sentiment that impeIs them ae-
sion with a view of averting interna-
tional complications and the dreaded
Intervention of the United States
government The gloomiest feature
of the situation, the prime minister
declared, is the difficulty which the
government finds in obtaining a loan
of one billion pesetas to defray the
expense of the war in Cuba and the
Philippine islands to strengthen the
finances of the country
The Spanish press is almost unani
nous in approving the idea advanced
by the premier appealing to native
capitalists and banks for funds to en-
able the continuation Of the wars to
successful issue.
AMERICAN CLAIMS.
MADRID, Oct 21 AT meeting Of
the cabinet to day, the claim Of the
United States government for dam
ages for losses sustained by Americans
in consequence of the enforcement of
Captain General Weyler's decree
prohibiting the export cf tobacco
from Cuba was considered, but no
decision in the matter was reached.
The cabinet adopted resolution to
send General Polivieja, who some
time ago was mentioned as General
Weyler's possible successor in the
captain generaIship of Cuba and
Brigadier General Zappino, to the
Philippine islands to assist Captain
General Blanco in the work of sup.
pressing the revolution there. It
was also resolved to remodel the
frigates Numancia and Vittoria, so
they may be put in commission as
cruisers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28

AIKEN, Oct. 2l.-The trial of
Wiley Thompson, Of Augusta, charged
with the murder cf Garvin Allen OF
the same place, at Mrs. Jopling's
place near Bath, S c., or the 22d of
last January, was taken up this
morning and for some time it was
thought that the case would be a long
one. Witness after witness was
put up by Solicitor Bellinger and the
closest examination made Of each,
but the case grew weaker and weak
er for the prosecution, and at about
$3.50 o'clock, when the last witness
for the State concluded his testimo-
ny, Solicitor Bellinger turned and re-
quested the judge to charge the jury
to render a verdictans not guilty,
and the Jury comp1 1.-The re-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28

Such seemed to US to be the situation
two or three weeks ago. To-day We
6nd the outlook somewhat different.
To-day we should take California and
Oregon ont OF the doubtful lis. and add
them to the states reasonably sure for
B:yau, making the basis Of his strength
as follows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28

Jc5 work done il the Uietchnsaa caa !eoa:::A-
ron Office is always first class a shoday joo
is ueyer tcrneo out OF tbs ot:ice. Ge! es;i-
mates here when s :irs; cle:s iob s wantej.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28

Doubtful states, out of which Bryan
must get l9 and Mckinley "a votes in
order TO be elected:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28

States likely to 60 for Bryan 10 the
eyant Of complete fusion:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-28

To McKinley's list we should ado
Wisconsin aud iowa, making the basis
Of his strcnOtb.
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Pine Bluff Telephone Company.

We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of the Pine Bluff Telephone Company in this issue. This company has not made a cut to meet that of the old com pany, but the Pine Bluff Telephone Company assures our people that the rates they have established, which are just one-half of what the old company has been charging for the last six or eight years, will re- main stationary and will not be in- creased whether the old company remains in business here or not. The old eompaay-theS Southwestern Telephone Company-has made a cut on the new company, putting down the price of phones to S2 per month for business houses and S1 for residences. But thepublic can readily see through this reduction. 1t is done with a view of !" running out :" l the new company, which no sooner accomplished than the old scale of $5 and $2.50 a month will be restored. 1t is rather strange that if the old company can furnish phones for S2 and $1 month that it has not done so before, and it is at once apparent that if il can furnish phones for $2 and Sl month now. that it has been extorting money from the peo- pie of Pine Bluff while it has pos sessed an absolute monopoly.
 The new company is composed of home people who are entitled to the preference and patronage of the peo- pie of Pine Bluff. The support and maintenance of the new company is the only guarantee against eXtor- tionate telephone charges in the future. The present cut of the old monopoly is simply scheme to drive out all competition, and the monopoly's methods are well under stood in this community.
 The fact of the business is the new company has the old monopoly in a corner. The new company already has nearly 300 subscribers as against less than 200 for the old company, and the list of the new company em- braces nearly all of the subscribers l i'll the old
 The cut of the old company, there fore, is kind of "death-bed repent ance. The subscribers in the new company have entered into contract for phones for period of three years, and the reduction iii phones by the old company will therefore avail it nothing.
 In the meantime let the people stand by the home company, for it's maintenance is the only safeguard in the future against telephone rates as high as the telephone poles.
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A MISTAKE

Many people make mistake when packing away their winter clothing by exposing them to the open air on some warm, sunny day in spring. This of fers a premium to the moths which are sure to be flying around seeking q suitable depository. and when the egg is once laid no amount of camphor can prevent the damage from the hatch ing of the larvae. When you get ready to pack the goods away just come down to the Anderson-Meyer Drug Co. and get some of their Naphaline Balls. They are the best and will prevent the moth from coming around. Don't wait until too late or the moths will be ahead of you.
 "A stitch in time saves nine.'
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The dog nuisance in Pine Bluff has again become almost anbearable, as the worthless brutes which infest all parts of the city make the nights hideous with their barking and bowling There is a dog-tax law which would abate this nuisance if the authorities would enforce it. Those dogs on which the owners are unwilling to pay q tax should be exterminated, and the sooner the better.
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Ten "coons," males and females, attended a dance near Hoboken last night and became hilarious to such an extent that the services of the police were called in to maintain order. The noisy and boisterous gang was arrested and this morn ing Judge Brown fined the men 80 each and the women Sf3 each.
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The examining trial of Albert Young, the negro under arrest charged with entering the house of Mrs. Met Lloyd and attempting to outrage her, will take place in the Justice court of ". D. Vance tomor- row morning at 10 o'clock. Young has been brought back from Little Rock, where he was carried for safe- keeping.
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The announcements of County Clerk r. B. Flanders and County Judge w. D. ones as candidates for re-
 election to the offices they at present occupy, will be found in the regular
 announcement column in this issue. Due mention of the merits of each gentleman above mentioned will be made tomorrow.
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The Rev. Horace Jewel, of Arka- delphia, formerly ot this city, came in Oh the morning train from Little Rock and is meeting and mingling with his old-time friends and ac- duaintanees.
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DRIVE our the impurities from your blood and build up your sys- tenn by creating an appetite and ton ing. the stomach with Hoods Sarsa- parilla, if you would keep yourself well
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MT. Joseph Stark, of Little Rock, arrived in the city this morning for the purpose of organizing an "Improved Order of Red Men' in Pine Bluff.
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Mir. James Ginnochio, a popular druggist of Little Rock, is in the city and will be present at the Elks' social session tonight.
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Capt. J. B. York, President of the Bluff City Lumber Company, is now in Michigan attending a lubermens' convention.
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Those who use the Monarch !" wheel know that they are thelightest running bicycles made, as well as among the most endurable.
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Miss Sallie Holmes, of Altheimer, arrived in Pine Bluffthis morning and is the guest of her friend, Miss Grace York.
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Attorney Frank G. Bridges is the latets convert in the city to the bi- cycle, and he can now be seen spin ming about the town on his bike as gracefully as an old rider.
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Messrs. James A. Gray, Maxwell Coffin and Bert Holt, of Little Rock, came down this morning to attend the social session of the Elks to- night.
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For Sale

Jefferson, Lincoln and Cleveland county scrip in amounts to suit. Call or write for my prices before buying. F 21d&w4m k. M. ROSENBERG.
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IMPERIAL LODGE, No. 94, K. of P, meets every Friday night at their Castle Hall, over Citizens Bank.
 Fraternal welcome extended to all visiting knights and brethren. ]. w. LANGsToN, H. l. HoLDERNEss,
 K. R. and $. c. c.
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Miss Lowry, charming young lady of Sardis, Miss, who has been in this city several days the guest of pr. and Mrs. J. r. Simmons, left for her home this afternoon.
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The Pine Bluff Lodge of EIks will hold a social session tonight. All members are expected to be present.
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Mr.A,F. Dryburg, manager of Hotel Trulock, leaves tonight on busi- ness trip to Chicago.
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The price of cotton has advanced a few points in the last two days.
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The County Commissioners are busy at work Investigating the books and records of the county officers.
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CHEAP )OLUnN.~
 Advertise Your Wants.

If you have a House for Rent, or have anything for Sale advertise 1t in this Column.
 Rates: &lines, one week, 25 cents, CASH IN ADVANCE.
 If charged, will be charged at the regular local rate of cents a line each insertion.
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Mrs. T. l. Mitchell has returned from pleasant visit to Mobile and New Orleans.
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Dr. c. o. Hankinson, of Corner stone, is a visitor to the city to- day.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-03-10

Several wagons loaded with cot ton rolled into town this morn
  ing.
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Mir. S. NJ. Winters, merchant at Hensley, is i'll the city today.
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Jefferson county scrip is now in demand at 9S cents on the dollar.
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The Hammett Grocer Company, of this city, within the last three days, has sold fift cen hundred bales of cotton. The firm yet has about fifteen hundred bales on hand.
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EXCLUSIVE AGENCY FOR FlOyd'S Famous Candies; by eX- press weekly. Nice and fresh fine as any high grade candy; Only 5Oc.Der pound.
 PIP d1m JOE $. ALTSCHUL.
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R. D. MeGaughy, Esq, of Wabba- seka, is in town today.
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HooD's PILLS are the best after 1 dinner pill; assist digestion, cure headache. 25c.
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 CITY ITEMS.

Wheelmen, join the eBicyele and Good Roads Club.
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When we started we
 considered the idea of making our stock of perfumes embrace the
ABOUT PERFUMES

gems or various manu- faeturers, For instance, the violet ex- tract made by a certain firm, in our Judgment, surpasses that of any other make. The rose odor of the same firm is not quite so good. We use the violet, but take our white rose from another source. Same way with lilac jasmine. frou japanni. opoponox and so on. We have all the leading per fumes, both in glass-stoppcred bottles and in bulk and will sell you any quantity you may want. Rodger x Gattel's Pinanas, Atkinson Primers Lautur, Luhins and many others are represented in our extract bouquet. A great many customers think we have made good selections. There is hardly room for a doubt as to yonr opinion if you will stop and see the line.
 ANDERSON. MEYER.
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Desk Ros lm Tor hent.. Apply to W. F. Owen, Trulock building. , { St
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Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and LaGrippe when LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE will cure you in one day. Does not produce ringing in the head like Sulphate of Quinine. Put up in tablets convenient for taking. Guar anteed to cure or money refunded. Price ? cents. For sale by c. N. Hart Drug Company II 10d4m
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TWO Large rooms to rent. No. 326 corner Fourth avenue and Walnut street. 5 $ d6t
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pRED in the purple The Jersey Bull D 'Stonewa1l." Send your COWS to him. l.. E, Miehe1I, Sulphur Springs road d1w FOR RENT-A nicely furnished room in private family for gent. Apply to 3OS Main street. 225d2W
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Ride q Mo march ? and keep in front. d-tf