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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-07
Buiided on Straw.
A Worthless Insurance Com
pany Fully Exposed.

Messre Barron & Ray, attorneys for
Mr. n. NJ johnson of Marion yester
day furnished the following staten ent
for publication on his behalf:
A few non,hs sioce Mr.. Frank W
Anthony, an Insurance. broker Of New
York city. prevailed upon Mr.. Johnson
10 assist in the organization and cou-
duct of an insurance company in South
Carolina, representing that be had am
pie assets for the purpose, and that be
would also send an experienced Secre-
tary. Mr.. f. L. Winaut tn Columbia to
conduct the office here
When the Citizeu's Fire Insurance
company was organized the necessary
subscription to its capital srock was
made 10 the capital stock of the Rock
Island and Peoria Railroad Company,
to the amount of 100000. which was
furnished by the said Anthony. Mr..
johnson learned from reputable and
responsible source that such stock was
readily marketable a, pac He there
fore believed thas the insurance COM
pany was commencing business in
perfectly solvent condition. assuming
that The stock OF the said railroad com
pany, which had been subscribed TO
the capital stock. and was in the actual
possession of said Citizens Fire In
surauce company. was genuine Mr.
Johnson learned. however that the
stock owned bv this insurance company
is DOT the stock Of the railroad com-
papy. as at present organized, but Of a
previously existing corporation that
owned this railroad property. before it
became iDsolven'. and that the same is
now worthless Mr.. johnson had 90
srouod 10 suspect that a fraud was
beiog practiced upon hiu, and relying
upoD the actual exhibition Of the GER
si6cates Of stock, he united With Messrs.
Anthony and Winant 10 the organ:zs-
tiou and business of the socaIled Citi
zeos' Fire Insurance company.
The real state of the case having now
come to his ku,vledge be desires TO M
form the policy holders in the said 10.
surance company and the public gen
erslIy of the same
nlr. johnson has not pruti'ed to fhe
extent of one dollar. whether 10 com-
missions. salary or any other way. by
6is connection with said company.
I While it seems that less /har $500
/; have been received at the home ofnce
in Cclum ba. it appears that over 100
policies have been issued by the COM
papy, and it is supposed that 10 addi-
ton to about 81, 900 due by agents IN
South Carolina. if paid By the policy
holders. that Mr. Anthony has placed
policies 90 Which over 81 600 are due
to the company for premiums. It is
not known how much ofthese premiums
! bave been collected by hin. The Civ
ing of 30 to go days credit is not un
usual in FIRE insurance and this there
tore die uot arouse his suspicious.
alr johnson yesterday informed the
attorney general of the facts as they
are given above. in order that the State
authorities may take such action as they
may deem necessary and porper. He
has thus done all that he can to pre-
! vent any further imposition in the
! name OF the Citizens Fire Insurance
any-Tbe State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-07

& 3ood
Is essential to ~ y a
health. Every nook &aENAH
and corner Of the sU 8 49, SG

system is reached by the blood, and ON
its quality tAc condition of every organ de-
pends. Good 5,ood means strong nerves,
good digestion, robust health. Impure
blood meaEs scroiuia, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, catar-h or other diseases. The surest
way to have good blood is to take Hoods
Sarsaparilia. This medicine purities, vi
talizes, and enriches the blood, and sends
the elements OF health and strength to
every nerve, organ and tissue. 1t creates
a good appetite, gives refreshing sleep
and cures that tired feeling. Rcmem mber.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-07
SALES OF REAL ESTATE.

TINE EXECUTORS of A F. Couse:,
deceased. will receive propositions Tor
the purchase IF he various tracts OF land cf
his Estate, in and uear Blshopville, in whole
or in parcels 10 suit purchasers.
Good titles will DE made, the attorneys Of
mortgages conseoting.
JAMES E COU3AR,
JOHN E COUSAR,
JOHN r COUSAR,
Qualified Executors
Bishopvile, Sep. 10, 1896
9-23-5t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-07
Notice!!

A FTER An experience of twenty-eight
~ years IN the Cabinet Stop Of Mr.. }. D.
Ura.g, he undersigned have gone into the
business Of repairing nna cleaning furniture,
on their own .rcount. ard tseiiog contden'
Of rh-r ability TO give perfect sa a'isfac;lon,
respectfully solicit the patronage of The peo-
pie f Sumter and vicinity
The preparing and dressing Of dead eocies
for uurial vii pc promptly ard carefully at
tended 10.
Shop Opposite the Episcopal church
PETERSON 4 CUTaBERT
Sept Isl. 1895. Sumter, G..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-10-07
Cronn Ouicklv Cured.

Mouutnin Glen, Ark.-Our children were
suffering with Group when we received bottle
Of Chamber Cough Remedy 1t afforded
slmcst instant relief. a. Thornton.
Tn celebrated remedy is TOR sale. By Dr.. A.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
MG.iiCiN AZ.
A hrilliant complexion Is beauty IN It,

A hrillian, complexion Is beauty IN it,
seIf T. Dlcascs the eyes OF thoughtiess
+eo,,Ic and the minds of thinking people.
~. l,,oy t,,Gt a really good complexion
a. SION Of health, and created by Nature.
;y,her,. are diTcr@n, ways of initiating fine
c,.,,,nI.x;on cosmetics, which deceive no.
81. but mil; the skin and make the user
ioot sillv and prcmaturely old stiinulants
.,L;,f only give temporary flush; danger
oas d-ugs which drive pinply disorders
80, fi,c face back into the blood. All
ms. "courtcrfc;, compilations are un-
80 and easily detected. But the genuine,
,,,r-nistakcajie, much admired color and
gIsarress OF hcaith can only be obtained
- elearing all bilious matters and humoTs
gu, OF the blood.
Tba frs, step towards creating a. good
co.nrlexioc Dv Nature own method IS to
ge; ,hc blood clear, and the circulation free
and active. There is no complexion so sal
low, muddy or pilnply but It VIII De cleared
and b,;1atened by DR.. Pierce's Golden
Wedical Discovery. Il is the best natural
cornolc1 maker on earth. 1t sends the
fresh glow of real health TO the cheeks by
tho..ughly clearing all bilious and eruptive
burlofs out of the blood. 1t strengthens
,he digestion and regulates the bowels in
amid, natural way. II gives brighter color
70 the blood and not only beaut!hes the
oornplcx;on but makes the eyes brighter
and the breath sweeter.
II the bowels be very much constipated,
il will be advisable to take small! doses OF
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets. conformity
with the use of the Golden Medical Dis
ccverv." One or two each day-just suf-
fcicnt 70 get their laxative and Alternative,
OF blood cleansing. effect will be sufficient.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
REAL ESTATE, &c.
M. B. HARLOW & CO.,
Real Estate Loan & Insurance Brokers',
NO. 107 S. ROYAL STREET.
HOMES FOB SALE.


A substantially built building at Del Ray !;
six rooms good locality. Price $3.50. Rents
for $16 per month.
Two very fine Two-story Brick Houses on
Columbus street, near northeast corner of
Oronoco street. with all modern improve
ments water, gas, bath, etc., will DO sold at a
low figure.
Two.story Brick House, Ills King street !;
water. gas, ETC.. good condition. Price
$1,000 each.
Nos. 30s and 80 south St. Asaph street /;
eight rooms each lot 14x90; bath, gas, ETC.
Price $1,000.
fine Ten-reom Brick House, 1011 Cam
eron street lot 28x14O. Price 81 800.
A Six-room House, almost new. with water ::
lot 3SxS0 corner Columbus and Madison
streets s very nice home, and can be bought
at low figure.
Northeast corner Henry and Oronoco
streets; Nine-room House; lot 43 feet inches
by 120 feet. Price $500.
House, four rooms lot 17x10O to a ten
feet alley; 4O3 north Henry street; very
cheap. Price $675.
FARMS
Will exchange for House with nine or ten
rooms, or two small houses in good location
in Alexandra, Farm of 47aa acres in Fair
fax equity, Frame House of nine rooms and
barn and stable. good orchard, and all neces.
sary buildings.
We have for sale Farm of 81 acres in
Fairfax county, adjoining Edge Hill, and
near New Alexandria. Price $1OO per acre.
A Farm Of nine acres, one mile from Clifton
station, new House of nine rooms; stable,
barn, good spring and good orchard. Price
81, ,260-a bargain.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
5A1sxas,tlria 6azette.

PUBLISHED DAILY AND TRI-wEEKLY AT
Gazette Building. $40 & $40 Prince at.
DAILY / year, So. TRI-wEEKLY 1 year. S3.
All transient advertisements must be paid for
in advance.
Contract advertisers will not be allowed to ex-
ceed their space unless the excess is paid for
at transient rates, and under no circum-
stances will they be allowed to advertise
other than their legitimate business in tho
space contracted for.
Marriage and death notices must be paid for
in advance.
Resolutions in memoriam, Of thanks, tributes
of respect, resolutions adopted by societies
or persons, unless of public concern, will
only be printed ia this paper 10 advertise
ments.
The GAZETTE Office is connected with the
Telephone Exchange. Advertisements, Or
ders for the paper, news or any information
or business can be sent by telephone.
Entered at the Postofice Alexsndria, Virgin
il. rs second-class matter.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
E.S. LEADBEATER & SONS,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS

105 and LOT south Fairfax stroet
Dealers In Drugs, Chemicals, Patent Medi-
cines Paints, Oils, Dye stnfs, Spices, Nrug-
gists' Fancy Goods and Specialties.
Wholesale agents in Northern Virginia for
J. G. Ayers Medicines and John Lucas & Co.'s
Tinted Gloss and Prepared PaAts, &c.
Manufacturers Of Standard Pharmaceutical
Preparations.
We have made large additions to our stock
and are buying leading Proprietary Articles,
Chemicals, &c. direct from the manufacturers.
We are therefore enabled to supply the trade
with all goods usually carried by q well-ap-
pointed WHOLESALE DRUG HOUSE at
prices as low as those given by the best houses
in larger cities. AL goods forwarded by first
freight or express after receipt of order.
Promptness is our speciality. We guarantee
the purity of all drugs furnished. Core
5pondence invited
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
AUCTION SALES.


United STATES SMARSHAL'SSA
~ DREDGE AND ScOWS.-In pursuance
OF IN order for resale of the dredge Morgan
and scows entered in January 29th, 1896
in the admiralty suit OF A. J. Taylor & Bro.
against the said dredge and scows, 1 well sell
at public auction on MONDAY, February "a
1896, at 12 o'clock, noon, at Agncw's ship
yard, in city of Alexandria, Virgin ia the fol-
lowing property, to wit Dredge called Nor
gam" 4 Scows. 5 Small Boats and 1 Anchor
Scow, and all apparel furniture and appur-
tenances The said dredge is 26xs0 feet and
8 feet in depth. has double engine - inches
by 24 inches, 75 horse power boiler, nearly
new, 2lb yard bucket, and capacity 2O0o
yards per day in soft mud. Two of the scows
have 100 yards oach bottom bumper, and the
other Sc yards each, side bumper. The boats
and scows are in good condition.
Terms of Sale-Cash
]. NJ. HUDGIE.
y. s. Marshal for T. District Of Virginia.
By JOSEPH F. GLOVER.
feb12 lot Deputy Marshal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

meet the requirement of the statute,
but is in conflict Herewith.
"For the foregoing reasons 1 am of
opinion that the decree of the Corpora
tion Court of the city of Alexandli /.
overrulipg the appellants demurrer 10
the bill filed in this cause was errone-
Gus and should be reversed, and that
this court should enter such decree as
The Corporation Court ought to have
sustaining the demurrer and
the bill.'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
FOR SALE OR RENT.

FoR BENT
EIGHT-RnOM BRICK AND CELLAR
HOUSE, modern improvements, 521 South
Lee street. Inquire at 500 south Lee street.
feb1O 3ts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14

By ONeal & Lunt. Auctioneers.
EyOR RSALE-VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
A. IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14


EHOR SALE-VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
H IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA,
VIRGINIA.
LIST. ALL THAT LOT OF GROUND with
the BRICK DWELLING thereon, on the
west side of Columbus street, between King
and Prince streets, which was the residence
of the late B. +. Price at the time of his
death.
End TWO TENEMENTS AND LOTS OF
GROUND, each house frame, on the north
side of Wolfe street, between Pit. and St
Asaph streets.
3rd. A LOT OF GROUND WITH TWO
FRAME TRNEMENTS thereon on the west
side of Pitt street, between Wolfe and Duke
streets, and which will be sold in TWO separate
parcels if desired
By virtue of the power conferred upon me
by the heirs at law of B. Price, lste of the
city of Alexandria, in the State OF virgina,
deceased, / will offer for sale, at public auc-
tion, at the Royal street entrance to the Mar
ket Building, in the said city, on
SATURDAY,
the 7th day of March, 1896,
at u M, ALL THE REAL ESTATE within
said city of Alexandria, Va, of which SAID b.
F. Price, died seized, to wit and described as
above.
Terms Of Sale: One third IL, of the pur-
chase money in cash, and the residue in two
equal payments at 6 and - months from the
day of sale and The deferred payments to
bear interest from the day of sale and to be
secured by deed of trust on the property.
/ A diagram showing metes and bounds of
the property, can be seen by calling OF the
subscriber.
ISAAC EICHBERG,
Trustee.
And on SATURDAY, the 7th day of March,
/ will proceed to sell at public auction TEN
(1O) SHARES OF STOCK of the Alexandra
Insurance Company of which B. F Price died
possessed.
Terms Of Sale: Cash.
ISAAC EICHBERG,
Administrator OF the late B. F. Price, de-
deceased. feb12 cots
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
MEETINGS.

TIHE ANNUAL MEETING of the CAIRO
Il APARTMENT HOUSE COMPANY will
be held at the Office OF the company, No. 212
King street, Alexandra, Va, MONDAY, Feb
ruary Oath, 1896, to elect Board of Direc.
tors for the ensuing year.
T. F. SCHNEIDER,
feb10 2w President.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-02-14
DIRECTIONS
FOE USING
CREAM BALM

Apply 3 particle of the
Balm well up into the
nostr Is. After a mo-
meut draw a strong
breath through the
nose. Use three times
I. day, after meals pre-
forrcd, and before re-
uring.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-11-28
HAS EQUAL SUFFRAGE AMEND
MENT CARRIED IN IDAHOf
Today the State Board VIII C@nN"sS
the Returns of the recent
Election.

Boise. Idaho, Nov 23.-The state board
met today to canvass the returns of the
late election, but two counties were miss
ing and the board adjourned until to-
morrow
The missing counties are Kootenai and
Shoshone Nothing like full returns have
been gathered from the state, and there
is much anxiety as to the result OF the
official canvass.
There is a very curious complication
over the result of the vote on the amend
ments to the constitution. The law
makes no provision respecting the deter
mination of the result, the constitution
simply declaring that if a majority Of
the electors vote for an amendment 1t
shall become a part of the constitution.
There is a controversy as to whether the
language majority of electors means
the majority Of all the voters, or ma
jorlty Of those voting on the amendment.
AS the board is not required to declare
what the result is, there may be nothing
to take an appeal from. The equal suf-
frage amendment is involved. 1t secured
a large majority of the votes cast on the
question, but not a majority of all the
votes. and this causes interest in the
probable action of the board in the mat
ter.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-11-28

CHAIRMAN HANNA MAKING ELAb-
CRATE ARRANGEMENTS.
Colonel Fred Grant Pays His Re
sDects to President-EIect NC
Ninley at Canton.

Cleveland, Nov 23.-NeXt week NaIloil"i
Chairman Hanna will so to Washington
TO make his arrangements for the cere-
monies in connection with the Inaugural
ton of President-elect Mckinley. 1t is
his intention TO make the OCCASION SO far
as numbers are concerned, one OF the
greatest events Of the kind that have ever
taken place. The attendance from emo
alone will be nearly double that OF any
previous inauguration.
Colonel Fred Grant went to Canton to-
day for the purpose, he stated, of paying
his respects to the president-elect. In an
interview Colonel Grant said he was
aware that his name had been mentioned
as possible secretary OF war. Il don't
deny that / would like to be rendered the
place." he said.
Canton, Ohio, Nov. %. - Colonel Fred
D. Grant is a guest at the Nc
Ktnley home this afternoon, having
come here from Cleveland, where he spent
Sunday with National Chairman Hanna
and other friends He has been in st.
Louis attending the reunion of the Army
of the Tennessee, and merely stopped over
in Cleveland and Canton on his way
home. He is a personal friend of the Nc
Kinleys and has visited them here on sew
eral occasions.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-11-28
HOO ZINE LEGISLATION
ONLY
DinEIey Tariff Is COnfessedIv
Makeshift. mere

Washington, Nov. 23-Members Of a..
senate are coming TO Washington a.,
day. and from interviews with each ~ e..
arrivals 1t is apparent that the sAno.,.-
expect little save routine legislation !.
Guiding the passage Of the ANNA,
preparation bills, at the short session 90
congress. Senators Cockrell Of M,sso,.,
and Hawley Of Connecticut both gava ~,
preston to this opinion TODAY. and ho..
likewise agreed in the opinion that Moth
ing may be expected at the coming sos
sion in the way of helping along an intor
national bimetallic conference.
Senator Hawley does not believe ~,
Dingley bill will be enacted into law
adding:
1.-THE Dingley bill Is confessedly a maro
makeshift, with all the defects incidan+
to q horizontal increase or decrease 81
duties. If 1t should be passed as if is
it seems to me it would be the duty ~
the president to assemble congress nc
soon as possible after the 4th of March
for a diligent consideration and revision
Of the whole tariff, in considerate and
IL COIISCl NttlING 0EilLt, W IIIG END that a
bill might be passed that would stand the
test for years, subject of course to an
occasional correction, as new inventions
and changes in trade may demand it. II
is to be remembered also that the Ding
ley bill expires by its own limitation in
August, 1885, and it is impossible to evade
the question. Therefore the more speedy
action there is taken the better"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-11-28
WILL THERE BE EXTRA SESSION
1t Is Said to BE Favored by Presi-
dpnt-EIpct Mckinley,

New York, Nov 23.-The Mail and Fly
press today says there is going to be an
extra session of congress called within 20
days after the Inauguration of President
elect Mckinley. This information comes
from Canton today in a positive Street
way, and its reliability can not be qIes-
toned. 1t is the opinion of the president
elect that no revenue legislation can he
accomplished this winter, and though the
newspaper dispatches disagree regarding
his attitude toward the present agitation
for the Dingley bill, there is substantial
authority for the statement that McKin-
ley is averse to raising expectations to It's
enactment, which, in his judgment, can
not be realized He fears the business
community would become demoralzed
should the bill be passed by the house
again, only to be laid aside by the senate,
and does not share Senator Sherman's
opinion that the measure can pass the
senate before the reorganization of that
body March 4.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-11-28
A FREE FIGHT AT CLEVELAND.
Terrible street battle Among SIavs
and Hungarians.

Cleveland, Nov. 23-Almost the entire
population Of Franklin Avenue hill, COM
posed largely of Slavs and Hungarlans,
with the exception Of women and babies,
engaged in a fight last night. 1t was
the bloodiest battle of the year around
the river front and Columbus street dis
tricts. Fully 40 men were, from start TO
finish, engaged in the terrible encounter.
At least 20 persons were more or less
seriously injured. Following are the only
ones whose names could be learned: Syl-
vester Carter, aged 60, five cuts in the
back and six cuts on the head, Will
probably die; James Carter, aged, 70, four
cuts on the head will recover; John
Sprends, 80, dubbed on the head, will re-
cover; Joseph Sprends, 10, dubbed on the
back and head, not seriously injured; VIII
liam Malloy, "a, cut in the back and heao'
may die; Adam Sherman, aged 80; M
Zebeck, aged 80; Anton Ballask, aged H.
dubbed, but not seriously hurt; Jonh
Kusshler, "a, not seriously hurt.
The fight started on the street, between
James Carter and John Sprends, over
trivial matter. Carter jostled Sprends i.
passing, which led to angry words anu
later to the fight.
Other men soon came upon the Scenic
among whom were friends Of both cum
batants, and within a few minutes tho'0
was a throng Of fighting and cursiHe
men, armed with knives and clubs Whion
were used with bloody effect.
When the police arrived many OIL 'N0
participants Of the battle had Heo, put
number who were unconscious ol w
badly injured to escape, were tah0N
the police station. Others were remove
in ambulances to the hospital
1t Is said there Is a broken heao 1ou"'
In nearly every house on the hill
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1896-11-28
EIGHT LIVES LOST IN A WRECK
Steamer Sam BenttO Ashore on the
California Coast.

Point Arena, Cal, Nov. 23.-The steam
collier San Benito is fast aground a few
miles north Of this place and will be a
total wreck. Eight Of the vessels crew
have been drowned and the remaining
50, after suffering terribly from exposure,
were taken from the wreck today by men
from the rescuing steamer Weeott. in
the terrible gale of Sunday morning the
San Benito crashed ashore in a danger
Gus locality and Is now resting on the
rocks and is being gradually beaten to
pieces by the combined action Of the gale
and surf. When the steamer grounded
two boats were lowered, but they were
capsized in the surf and eight men were
drowned The captain and remainder of
the crew stuck to the ship until taken off
by the rescuing steamer. So far as known
those drowned are as follows:
O. w. Scott, first assistant engineer.
C. H. Condor, second assistant engin
eer
M Pendergast, fireman.
John Sheridan, messboy.
Three seamen, names unknown.
Some of the Survivors.
San Francisco Nov 23.--The following
are the names Of the survivors of the
San Benito, who were rescued by the
steamer Point Arena and taken to Point
Mendocino: William Smith, captain; A.
Carroll, chief engineer; J. Swain, second
officer; c. Villo, third officer; G. F. Mel
son, carpenter; j. w. Wood, chief engi-
neer; Peter Cleary, third assistant engi-
neer; j. j. Wilson, cook; w. Sloan, store
keeper; W. +. Jeffreys, B. w. Mexican,
water tenders; Frank Dean, messboy; j..
Ward, water tender; c. Myers, sailor; G..
Johnson, quartermaster; j. W. Stewart,
N. Nelson, J. II. Barclay, o. Ezmans, III.
A White, all seamen; J. Perry, lamp
trimmer; j. j. Riley, ]. Kehoe, j. Nc
Daid, firemen; B. Fahey, e. Fahey, M.
Pendergast, firemen; w. Shean, M. Fer
nandes, M Kelley, coal passers.
Six others have been landed at Point
Arena and the fate of the balance of
the crew who left the steamer In boats Is
yet uncertain.