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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

SILK Bingham, Monday, 21c.
Irish Linen, homespun, lie. yard.
Irish Linen and Wool Mixed. 50 inches.
only, soc.
Black silk Mitts, 15c.
Black silk Taffeta Gloves. &c.
Children's Improved Double Knee RIB
bed Stockings, II l-2c.
ladies' Fine Black Gauge, lie. pair.
Ladies' Fancy-Top Hose. Black boots,
Rlchelieu ribbed. made like the soc. one,
only 10c.
Gentlemen's Hemmed Handkerchief,
linen finish, only sc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
Ladies' Separate Skirts.

one OF the big manufacturers of Suits
hands over to us his entire sample line
OF Skirts
Black Figured Skirts. si.75, worth dou-
BILE
Plain Black Skirts, 81. worth SO.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
Fancy Bosom Shirts

Enough for n days selling OF these
Shirts for men, sizes IL, ALI, 10, 10 IL
Is. and 16 IL; the bosoms are or I'm
ported Madras, and a pair OF LINK cum
goes with each Shirt; open or closed
front,only &c.
Gentlemen's 81 Night-Shirts, plain or
fancy, SOC.
Gentlemen's Cambria NightShirts, 75c.
C,entlemens Fancy Bosom Shirts
Numbered, TO close, only SIC.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
Carpet Selling EXtraOr'
binary.

Prompt action made us owners Of the
most standard lot of Carpets any one
store ever gathered for single great
movement. These Carpets embrace Body
Brussels, Velvets. and the highest grade
OF Tapestry 1000 yards more than any
usual carpet store. al told
Bigelow Administer Carpet. 81 yard, In
stead Of s175.
Smith Velvets Sc, instead OF sl.50.
Smith Body Brussels 75c., instead OF
s1.25.
81 Tapestries sc This sale OF Carpets
should interest Carpet-wanters every
where.
Pleated Chiffon. Black and White. %
inch. a.7j a yard; 9-inch. CSC. yard; o.
inch, 60c. a yard.
HuguenOt Putting. soc. a yard.
Figured Chiffon. with Butter-Color fig
ures. Sl.25 yard.
Linen Yokng and Linen Color Edges,
for trimming linen suits.
a large stock Of Fans, purchased early
from the japanese Fan Company:
Empire Fans. % 20 81 lie.
Parchment Fans. Sc.
Fine Decorated Fans, 10c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
COIOred Dress Goods


public
sona leat on h price
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03
Ladies' Shirt-Waists.


We are proud OF them, and to mako
them better known we have secured
thousand to sell under value.
75c. Shlrt-Waists, SOC.
81 Shirt-Waists, IS and eec. n
Sl.25 Shirt-Waists, Ssc. Beautifully laun-
dered, too. We want just as many al
possible to get share OF them. Third
Floor, 10 the front)
Childrens Parasols. 25c.
Children's Changeable SILK Parasols, Sae-
White Spreads. all day Monday. &c.
Towel selling on the Third Floor.
100 dozen Damask Towels, knotted
fringe, sold for 25c., only u lac.
Not more chan four TO customer-we
want all 10 get some
White Goods Sale commences Monday
at 9 a. NJ.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

TIE WEATHER IN RICHMOND YESTERDAY
was cloudy, with rain during portion of
the day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-03

The last witness OF the day was the
Prisoner az She bar. Pokey was told By
1H flournoy 10 toll everything she did
ON ihc day OF the murder. from the time
'N' s9i up iu The morning. and she went
V''f great deal OF the matter covered
'' Yesterday in The account of the Cvi-
,'N'e OF Ellen Gale. The testimony OF
N. TWO women was almost Identical.
uNNi TIE point was reached where Ellen
N.e'ined that Pohoy left her. which was
~ As o.a gate. al the end Of the lane
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08

be candidate for reelection, but all
his power and influence will be ex-
crted in favor of John G. Carlisle.
Speaking Of his proposed western
tour of speech-making, the senator
said that he had engagements to
speak at the following places, which
ne would fill after returning to Wash.
ington from here: Lexington. KY;
Denver. Col Warrensburg. Mo St.
Louis and Owensboro, KY. II have
received many other invitations that
l have been forced to decline for
want of time -
Senator Tillman said he lsenthad
out about 10000 copies of his
speech in the senate, and up to this
time had received about 10000 let
ters complimenting it, and they were
still coming.--The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
Diamond Robberies.

New York, April 5.-A special to
the Recorder froGi Jacksonville, Fla !,
says that diamond thieves have been
numerous ir Florida this season, and
have committed robberies in hotels
on the east coast from ST. Augustine
to Royal Poinciana. 1t is reported
that the thieves have secured be
tween $4,000 and $4,000 In jew
elry. Among the heaviest losers is
Mrs Henry Cutting. of New York,
who is stopping at the Ponce de
Leon hotel in St. Augustine, whose
loss is estimated at $4,000, consist
ing principally of family jewels.
The suite of Mr. and Mrs Camp at
the Poinciana Palm Beach was also
entered and heirlooms of an actual
value of $1,000 were taken. The
next robbery reported is that of VIM.
Freeborn. a retired merchant Of
Tiyoli on.the- Hudson He and his
daughter have been guests of the
Alcazar all the season Miss Free
born reports that her jewelry case
has been robbed, and that her jewels
valued at $4,000, have been taken.
Besides there have been a number Of
smaller tbefts, some running as high
as 1855, but so far as known none of
the prominent crooks who have been
run out of the resorts in this State in
the past few days have been arrested
on the charge of the robberies
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
Gallant Garcia.
Cipher Dispatches Confirm
the News of his Landing.

New York, April 5 "A cipher dis
patch was received to-day by Meyer
Stern of 262 West 123rd street, private
secretary of General Calixto Garcia, a
duplicate of which vas sent to Mrs
Garcia at her residence, 256 West
129,h street. giving detailed account
of the Bermuda expedition to Cuba, Of
which General Garcia had charge, and
of an important battle which took place
iu Pinar del Rio, which was disastrous
to the SpaOiards and which was made
for the purpose Of permitting the Be,-
muda to land ber small arms and am
muoitioo The Spauiards lost 500
men.
Despite the fact that the Spaaiards
have denied that the Bermuda bad land
ed, the cable reads as follows
bermuda landed the heavy part Of
ber cargo at Mariel bay, which is the
narrowest part of the island of Cuba,
80 miles from Habana One quarter
of the men, of whom there were 100,
landed at Bahia Honda. Garcia then
consulted with Maceo, and they engaged
the Spanish troops at Piaar del Rio.
The Bermuda's commander wanted to
land the big guns in the eastern part OF
the island, but went west for two rea-
SOUS first, because the shallow water
east would no. peruit the landing Ct
the big guns while she had the whole
cargo second. because they wanted to
divert the attention of he Spauiards SO
that thev would not watch the eastern
coasts.
The battle was fought to prevent
detachoeuts of Spanish troops from
marching to the coast, as they had bee:s
ordered.
Garcia aas gone to Santiago de Gu
ba to organize his array. He started
with only 500 ueu, but at the time
this cable leaves he has 5000 volun
;eers Carlos Garcia, the geueral's
sou. distiag guished himself at the battle
Of Piuar del Rio
"Oo our way to Cuba we saw very
distinctly tie smoksstack Of the Span
ish cruiser which followed US from New
York -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
New Fish Law.

A good many people arc anxious
to know what change was made
during the Legislature, as regards
the fish law Section 2, as published
below, will give the desired informa-
ton
Sec 2. 1t shall be unlawful at
any time during the year to stretch
any staked nets, seins, wire fences or
traps more than half way across the
river or streams. or to use any seins
in any of the lakes of the State ex-
cept where such basins or lakes lie
wholly within limits of private pro-
perty of this State.
Persons who violate this Act are
liable to be punished by fne of not
more than SlO0 nor less than $50, Or
Imprisonment not more than 80 nor
less than 10 davS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
GETTING EVEN.

Cincinnati, April 5.-Severa prom
ineut women of this city have decided
upon plan of "getting even" for the
passing of the Fosdick auti-higb hat
bill. One Of them oaid: "We will
avenge ourselves by introducing a bill
in the Ohio legislature by which the
men will be subjected to as big spub
as the women were. The bill will be
drawn 10 few days with the same pro-
visions and fines to be inflicted upon
theatre-goers and managers as provided
for in the Fosdick bill for each person
found leaving his seat during an inter-
mission At the theatre or found splitting
tobacco juice on the floor. | don't
know that it will pass, but, neverthe-
less, it will be introduced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
A Boy Kills his Brother.


Swansea, April 6.--Last Saturday
evening two children Of Mrs. Josh
Starley, who lives seven miles south of
here, went our in the woods TO gather
wood. and the younger not coming back
with the elder, inquiry and search for
him we're made and at p. m, to the
horro. Of the searchers. be was found
lying dead between two logs 10 the
woods with an ugly cash made with an
axe on his. head. made by the elder.
The supposition is that in telling tree
the younger child was knocked sense
less. and vas killed afterwards by his
brother Strange to say. the father
of these children was killed by tree
falling 90 him about two years ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
TiIIman Talks Politics.
Still in Favor of Bolting the
Chicago Convention.

Senator TiIlman arrived in the city
yesterday morning from Washington
and went to Mr. J. W. Bush's,
where he was seen by a representa-
tive Of the State.
The senator said at the outset that
he did not want the impression to go
out that he was trying to influence
the action of the Democratic execu
tive COMMITTEES, but that he was here
simply to consult with the represen-
tatives of that party in the State and
let them know what was going on
outside of South Carolina in the dis
cussion of the situation The duty
of the executive committee was to
let matters stand pretty much as
they are, and not to precipitate a
division of the white people. The
committee had very little actual
power the most was in prescribing
what constituted Democracy and
what persons should vote in the pri-
mary. The question relative to this,
asked by Mr.. Reid, the secretary of
the State Alliance, in letter to SEN
ator Irby some days ago, would pro.
baby be submitted to the committee
at it's meeting this morning.
In speaking Of the political situa
ton, Senator Tillman said all was
chaos, but he thought the people
would do we'll to continue in State
politics as they already were that
under the new Constitution they
could now afford to differ On national
issues. 1t was being said that large
numbers Of whites were joining the
Republican party, but he did not
think it amounted to row of pins,
for the Republican party could make
no showing in this State If they
met with proper encouragement he
did not doubt that they would try
and make fight, but they were bad.
ly divided among themselves and
could not do much
When asked if he still intended to
bolt the Chicago convention, he re-
piled tina: he had already stated if
the national platform did not promise
relief he would not support it and
the nominee, and that he was not in
the habit of going back on what he
had said
"Do you think the people will be
in favor of such a course p was
asked
"The people, in the platforms Of
1892 and 1894 asked for financial re-
lief, but it has not been granted yet.
The people are greatly disappointed
with Cleveland's policy, and as South
Carolina has on two previous occa-
sions voted independently for Presi-
dent, believe they will do so again,
if the platform of the Chicago con-
vention promises none. | do not,
however, think it will be necessary
to repudiate the nominee of the
Democratic convention. for | am of
the opinion that the silver forces will
have control and nominate a free
silver man.
In the west the people are in
very much the same position in re-
gard to the Republican party that we
il the south are relative TO the Dem
ocratic party.
President Cleveland will hardly
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
Carlisle Can't Comply.
He Will Not be a Candidate
Before the Convention.

WAsa1NGr6N, April 5.-Secretary
Carlisle this evening gave out the fol-
loving letter to Chairman Long of the
Democrats State central committee de-
cliniag to enter the contest for the
Democratic pomination for the presl-
deney:
Treasury Department,
Office of the Secretary.
Washington, April 4. 1896.
Chas. R. Long. Chairman Democratic
State Central COMMITTEE, Louisville,
KY:
Dear Sir: Your favor of March 80.
in which you say 10 substance that
macy of my friends in Kentucky and
elsewhere desire me to become candi
date before the approaching national
Democratic convention for the nomioa-
tion for the Office of President. and
asking me 70 give some authoritative
or definite expression apop the subject,
was duly received aud has been ma
turely considered.
Mauy Communications upon the same
subject and Of similar import have been
received from my friends iu different
parts of the country. ard while gerry
grateful for these numerous expressions
Of confidence aod esteem upon the part
Of my Democratic fellow-citizens, |
have not been able to reach the conclu-
sion that the existing conditions require
me to comply With their requests by au-
thorizipg them to announce me as
candidate for the presidential nomina-
ton. While I feel profound interest
in the welfare of my party, | am much
more concerned about its dee aration Of
principles than ir its selection Of candi'
dates, because ic my opinion its failure
or success at the election, as we'll as its
capacity for useful service to the couu-.
try in the future. depend upon the posi-
tion it takes or omits to take upon the
public questions DOW engaging the at
tention of the people, and especially
the questions affecting the monetary
system of the cora;ry and the char
acter and amount Of taxation to be i'm
posed upon our citizens It's position
upon these aud other subjects having
been agreed upon aud clearly and dis
tinctly announced. the convention
ought to have 90 difficulty 10 selecting
an acceptable candidate who will fairly
represent its, views; and in order that
its deliberations may be embarrassed as
little as possible by the contention Of
rival aspirants aud their friends, I
think my duty to the party will be best
performed by declining to participate 10
contest Cor the nomination.
The obligations assumed when ac-
cepted my present official position re-
quire me to devote my entire time and
attention to the public interests COM
mi.ted to my charge and | shall cou-
sinue to discharge the duties imposed
upon me to the best Of my ability and
in such manner as will in my judg-
ment most certainly promote the true
interests Of the country; aud if 10 the
opinion Of NY fellow.Democrats in Ken
tucky my service entities me 20 their
commendation aud approval, | would
regard their endorsement Of wy public
course as an ample reward fer the little
| have been able to accomplish in be-
half of honest administration aud
sound 6naocial policy With many
thanks for your kind letter, | am
Very truly yours.
! C Garlisle
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
OTTO GARHARDT,

FLORIST AND GARDENER.
INFORMS HIS CUSTOMERS and the
i public that be is prepared to furnish inc
articles in
Fruit Trees, Roses sud all kinds Of Flower
Plants,
Also Cabbage Plants and other Va7ie-
ties Of Vegetable Plants.
100 Cabbage PLANS S .25
1000 SO &c 200
100 Pansy Plants, ! 90
He offers his services TO lay out gardens and
put them in good shape. Reasonable terms.
Mich
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08

After all it seems that the republi-
cans in congress did not think it worth
while to uuseat Congressman Elliott.
He is so thoroughly in accord with
them on the one great issue before the
country that it would be almost like
4pseating one of the family to turn him
L.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
The
South
Carolina
Tobacconist.

1t is a weekly journal devoted
exclusively to tobacco culture
in South Carolina, and gives
the exact information required
by beginners. as well as those
who have some experience.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
THE
New York World,
THRICE-A- WEEK EDITION.
l8 PAGES A WEEK.
1856 PAPERS A YEAR

Is larger than any weekly or semi.weekly
paper published and is the only important
Democratic 'weekly'' published in New
York City Three times as large as the lead
ing Republican weekly of New York City.
1t will be of especial advantage TO you during
the Presidential Campaign, as ii is published
every other day, except Sunday, and has all
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combines all the news with Il long list of 10
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All these improvements have been made
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We offer this unequa!ed newspaper and the
H'atchman ard Southron together one year
for 81 25.
The regular subscription price Of the two
Diapers is 50 so
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
Are You
Planting Tobacco?

If you are, you need informa-
ton connected with growing,
curing, grading and selling
your crop. If you are not
experienced in handling to-
bacco, you stand in particular
need of advice and instruc-
ton. This you can obtain by
reading
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
Estate of f. w. CrossEeN, Decd.

A LII PERSOl!S holding Claims against
~ said Estate will present same duly at
tested. and all persons IN any way indebted
to said Estate, will MAKE immediate payment
to W. KENNEDY CROSSW ELL,
Qualified Admir-.
March ls, 1866.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08

An elegant assortment of sterling silver
mounted Card Gases sod Pocket Books for
ale b. H. G. Osteen & Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
COTTON SEED FOR SALE.

~ BUSHELS HAWKINS IMPROVED
C() PROLIFIC COTTON SEED The
finest variety of seed known. Beat Al va
rietes at Experimental Station.
have planted ii the past two years and
can endorse All that is claimed for it.
PRICE 81 90 PER BUSHEL.
A. C. DURANT,
Feb l9-lm. SIMMER, 5 U.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
Desirable Real Estate for Sale.

A TRACT OF $50 ACRES. situate about
" miles from Efingham, bounded by
Lynchs Creek, the pnblic road and land now
or forerly Of Jesse James. The las, named
tract of land ,gel ;lmhered, and admirably
adapted for planting and pasturage. Terms
easy. Apply TO
PJRDY & REYNOLDS,
Attorneys at Law,
Oct. 30. Sumter, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
Co-PARTNERsHIP NOTICE.

THE UNDERSIGNED bave this day form
ed Co-partnership for the practice Of
law, under firm name Of Wilson Hurst.
All business entrusted to them will receive
prompt attention Will practice in Sumter
and adjoining counties.
H.FRANK WILSON,
C. VI. HURST, JR.
Jan. g.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08
Do Y on Expect
toPlant Tobacco
Next Y ear :!

Then prepare yourself to make
success Of it by studying
the best methods. To do this
read The South Carolina To-
bacconist, subscription $500
per annum.
The South Carolina Tobacco
mist and The Watchman and
Southron sent one year to any
address, for So. Cash must IN.
uariaLly accompany order.
Address
n. G.. OSTEEN,
Sumter, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-08

Senator TiIlman arrived in the city
yesterday morning from Washington
and went to Mr.. J. w. Bush's,
where he was seen by representa-
tive of the State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-28
NEWS NUGGETS.
Brought by the Wires From North, East.
South and West.

Hon. Hilary A.. Herbert. United
States secretary of the navy, dined,
Thursday, as the guest of Sir Robert
Giffen, controller-general of the COM
mercial. labor and statistical depart
ment of the board of trade, Lovdon.
Mr.. Herbert will start from London,
Friday, for the purpose of visiting and
inspecting the Chatham and Ports
mouth dock yards.
Three burglars entered the feed store of
Nolney Nixon at Birmingham, Mich.
early Thursday. They We're discovered
and pursued by Mr.. Nixon and two COM
p%anions, who overlook the thieves on the
outskirts of the village. Nixon called on
the thieves to surrender and when they
refused, the three pursuers fired at them.
One of the robbers was instantly killed
TIL third man escaped. The nan who is
in jail has not yet revealed the identity of
the dead a
The supreme lodge Knights of
Pythias at Cleveland, Ohio. Thursday.
elected the following officers: Philip
7. Colgrove, Michigan, supreme chan
cellor; Thomas H. Sample. Pennsyl-
vania, vice supreme chancellor; Albert
Steinhard. Alabama, supreme prelate;
r.. L.. c. White, Tenn, supreme keeper
of records and seals; Thomas d.
Mosres, North Carolina, supreme mas
ter of exchequer; James H. Moulson.
New Brunswick. supreme master at
arms.
Bank Commissioner John Hatch. at
Wilton, N. H.. Thursday. conferred
with the trustees of the Wilton Saw
ings Bank as to it's condition. The nu-
merous ban failures in southern New
Hampshire. the difficulty of realizing
on loans and mortgages and the steady
demand of uneasy depositors, made it
seem necessary to appeal for an in
junction, which appeal was granted.
The president claims thai not a dollar
OF securities has had to be sacrificed
to meet the demands and the bank has
$16O. 900 due depositors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-08-28
PECULIAR RAILWAY TROUBLE.
Refusal to Garry Freight BY Weight May Cause
Managers Imprisonment.

Panama, Aug. 27.-The Star and Her.
aid says: The inhabitants of the city
of Carthagena are greatly excited oven
h differences which have arisen in
regard to the contract of the Cartha-
gena and Magdalena River Railroad
which is American property, con-
structed by Boston capitalists and
costing s.. 900, 0OO."
Senior Gerlein, Governor of the prov
ince. has ordered Manager Ford of the
railroad to receive and transport
freight by weight, threatening to fine
and imprison him if he failed to COM
ply with the order.
Manager Ford made his reply on
Aug. "a. refusing to obey h order.
n it is possible hat he is under ar
rest at the present moment and the
railroad shut down..
Two thousand IONS of freight is
now awaiting transportation, and more
is arriving daily. The damages result
ing from the suspension of the opera
ton of the roa will be very heavy"