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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-15
Terrorism in Louisiana.

New ORLEANS, April GA special
to the Daily States, dated Opelousas,
La. says: Quiet prevails today in
the parish of st. Landry, 90 organized
bands Of white supremacists are Io the
field The troops are still having a
good time 10 the court house, but few
negroes are avai!iug themselves Of
the opportunity to register Many ap.
plicatiops have been made to Registrar
Swords By leading cclored mer whc
have registered, to cancel their regis
tration from the books. which, Of course
he is without authority TO do beyond
al entry 10 each case, to the effect that
the party applied to cancel his regls'ra-
ton.
There are many proofs coming to
light that system of terrorism has
been produced 90 the negroes to force
them to register, and in more instances
than one. negroes have been threat
need with death if they did not regis
ter. The system Of terrorism and
threats has been used with effect to
force several leading colored men who
have advised the colored people not to
register or to take any part 10 politics
to leave town Some who have been
compelled 20 register under these threats
declare that they will leave the parish
before election day rather than vote.
A coored man living in this town
who had been forced to register under
such threats, made that statement to
your correspondent to-day The
troops will probably be relieved somor-
row, as there is 20 further use for them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-15
' etoed by the Governor.
Three Legislative Acts OBJ
jected to.

The governor has vetoed three acts
passed by the last legislature. The
first, and one which caused much talk
before it got through the house, is
entitled: To provide fer the appoint
neot Of magistrates aud 10 define their
jurisdiction. powers aud duties y The
governor objected to this act for two
special reasons, the first being that it
gave him 20 power to remove magis-
trate, 90 matter of what act he was
guilty Complaints we're received very
soon after by him from people in regard
to magistrates and if this act was pass
ed he would have no way Of getting
an incapable man out of the Office 1t
will be remen bered that the house re.
jected this part Of the law, but it was
afterwards put 10 by the conference
committee apd 80 got through
The second objection to the act was
tha, after tie senate had rejected mag
issrate be could not be reappoip'ed
Tho second act was: ITO declare
the duties of county treasurers as to
publishing their reports and to prohibit
payment therefor . The objection to
this was that it vas only by publishing
the county treasurer's reports that the
people could learn of the finances Of
their county and they ought not TO be
kept in the dark
The third is: "T' dispose CT GER
tain books in the State library" The
books in question are the first statutes
at large of South Carolina. The OBJ
ject was to furnish copies Of these books
free of charge to any member who
might want one. only reserviug 500
copies for the State library The book
was edited by Thomas Cooper about the
year 1892 aod is Que Of historical val
ue.-The State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-15
MONEY 10 LOAN.
COTTON SEED FOR SALE.

~ BUSHELS HAWKINS IMPROVED
OU PROLIFIC COTTON SEED. The
finest variety of seed known. Beat At va
rieties at Experimental Station
have planted it the past two years and
can endorse all that is claimed for it.
PRICE 81 90 PER BUSHEL.
A. C. DURANT,
Feb l9-lm. Sumner, S. C.
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The State Sinking Fund.

~@Dr. Rates, the State treasurer, in
talking yesterday. said that many ap'
plications had been received from banks
in the State wishing to borrow part Of
the sinking fund. the amount of which
is Sl13.000 Many of the applica-
tions had been approved and the money
loaned at q IL per cent. interest.
The fund is for the liquidation
of the State debt aud the banks
to whom loans have been made have
put up State bonds as collateral.-Tbe
State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-15

"oSo eoN H'S
broke out
The resurrection is rumored to have
been iostigated BY witch doctor, but
it is thought that the outbreak may be
due to the defeat Of the British under
jameson by the Beers. This news
greatly exaggerated. has spread through
the country aud excited the natives,
who believe that the British are now to
be driven out of South Africa The
Beers, too. are credited with having
fcrmented the uprising. which has come
at most unfortunate time for the Brit
isb. the district being practically bare
of arms, which had been shipped to the
Trapsvaal for DR.. Jameson's raid and
are uow ir the possession of the Beers.
While the volunteers are deficient in
weapons. the natives are we'll supplied
with guus They are also skilled in the
use of the assegai and are in every re
spect the equal Of their kinsmen. the
Zulus, 10 physical strength and warllke
DOWC.S. ue Stui OCociolo W Ao'OO0
well-dri!!ed aud weil-armed warriors,
divided into kraals and commanded by
:ndunas. Their partial tastes are
proved By tae Matabe!e law,
whioh when new regiment
is formed, fcrbids the marriage Of
the young nen Of the kraal until they
have proved themselves men by washing
.oeir spears IN blood The commander
CT the rebels is said to be Lobengula's s
son. 1t vas at first reported to be the
old z;ng himself, bnt although the ap-
nouoeeu,ens Of his death has never been
fully confirmed, it is generally believed
for IN 1858 he was described as being
aboas sixty years of age, very stout
and somewhat broken in health.
1t is thought that TIE present cam
paign will last about two months. VI
course there can be but one outcome,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-15

"Nov," said the bridegroom to the
bride, when they returned sson ;he
honeymoon trip. "let u haze clear
understanding before We aett;e do"n 20
married life. Are yen president or
vice-president O. this society =
want to be aeither preside2t nor vice
president" she answered q "l!l be
content With a subordinate position. I"
.sWbat is that 2" .'Treasurer."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-15
Estate of F. w. CrosswelI, Decd.

A LII PERSONS holding Claims agains,
~ said Estate will present same duly AZ
tested, and'ail persons 10 any way Indicted
to said Estate, will make immediate payment
20 W. KENNEDY CROSSWELL,
Qualified Adm'r.
March Is, 1866.
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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04

Wednesday night Mr.. DcGraw, n re-
sldent Of South Portsmouth was mar
ried TO Miss Maggie Britt. at 1918
South Green street. After the ceremony
they remained at the residence until
':45. when they got in carriage with
the intention of going to their future
home, No GIG Ennglam street. Both
bride and groom had entered the car
rage and the driver was in the act OF
getting In his seat when the horses
started off on dead run, leaving the
driver behind. and the occupants inside
without any one but providence to pro-
tect them. The horses ran down Green
street, 10 High, come up High. going as
Iast as they could, until they reached
Water street. where they were stopped
from their mad flight by officer Tatem
Neither the bride or the groom was in
1ured. but their nerves We're well shaken
up over their narrow escape
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04

At regular meeting of Ocean Coun.
Gil. Royal Arcanum. No. 1868. held Wed
nesday night, the following officers were
elected: Regent, y. W. Ruiter; Vice
Regent, j. l.. Adams; Orator. ". II
Ewald: Past Regent. w. T.. Virnclson
Secretary. S. c. Browne; Treasurer, +
I. Briggs: Collector. G. NJ. Meginley
Chaplain. George NJ. Pced: Guide, ii. /.
Miller; Warden, II. l.. Gray: Sentinel
r. NJ. Parker; Organist, +. 7. Eastwood
Trustee. John C. Niemeycr: Rcpreson-
tatives to Grand Council, Chas. OWNS
and W. i. Nirnclson
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
I'M BERKELEY.

The Kings Daughters Fair closes to-
night, and it is hoped that there will he
Il crowded hall, and that the different
stands will do a rushing business. There
! VIII he no auction sale, but all articles
| will be placed at the very lowest figure.
There Is n fine selection OF fancy articles.
All fresh. and daintily made. suitable
for Christmas presents; also beautifully
dressed dolls ana other toys.
There Will he matinee at 4 o'clock
under the direction OF Miss Francis Ray
and Miss blanche Barry.
! The ladies from the Ryland Institute
have charge of the entertainment Mt
night. and tho Mandolin club from
Portsmouth Will also be present
The ElhS' memorial service will take
place next Sunday at the Pythian Castle.
sergeant Rudd had n force OF men at
work laying sidewalks and scraping the
snow off Chestnut street yesterday The
sergeant deserves credit for keeping
pedestrians out of the mud in such
, weather. The ferry lcssccs would also
would follow a similar example by hav-
ing the walk on the bridge cleaned off
The storm which has oaar prevailing
for the past few days has FRUSTRATED
many OF the wires OF the Southern
States Telephone Company as we'll as
the other lines running rou:sh our
town. The electric lights went out
about IL O'Clock Wednesday night and
left us in total darkness for the rest OF
the night. The service has been partial
lily restored
Mir c. f. Rudd, who was so seriously
burned while at worl: in the Navy Yard
Is Improving. The attending physician
thinks his cyesight will he affected
officer McCioud did not report for
duty last night. and Substitute Officer
Il; r. Ridgway went on in his place.
The electric light at the corner of Pine
and Mulberry streets has ceased to burn
any longer, and the company would
do well to put it in order.
The old pecan tree which stands en- the
corner Of Chestnut and Middleton
streets. VIII probably have to be cut
down to give way to the street improve
ments which are in progress. much to
the regret of many who dislike to see
old landmarks 60
The funeral of Hilary Cason, we'll
known colored man. who died Tuesday
First Baptist church. colored. and WINS
one of the largest colored funerals that
has taken place in our town for some
Tune. Cason was at one time 4 prom
inent figure In Norfolk county politics.
The remains were inferred in Mount
Olive cemetery.
Town Engineer Thomas Lancaster has
given the dradcd lines OF Chestnut
street to the contractor, and work has
been begun.
IWo Scnooners loaded with crushed
rock are GischarginG their cargo at the
Underwater Terminal Company's dock.
This material will be used to macadam-
lie Bentley avenue and Liberty street
extended.
The first OF the two Illustrated lee
lures in ODD Fellows Hall was postpon-
ed last night on account OF the cold
weather and the snow on the streets.
The two lectures viii be given tonight.
Illustrated, with over one hundred OF
the finest views. Those who attended
these lectures at the Christian church
pronounced them the finest they ever
attended.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
The Opera OF" .~'"''.c, or Peer md
T0ri.0

me above opera was presented last
night at the Opera House. in the rear
OF Hotel Portsmouth. 10 about Il two
third house. The building. though I'm on
unfinished state, was made To look rs
peasant as could bc expected under
the circumstances. There was a seatin,
capacity for about SEQ. but not as MANY
as that number were present. The
opera IS of light order. hut is inter-
'Stlng from start to finish. The lady
characters all represented Fairies. while
inc gentlemen represented the honor of
Lords in England. All of the parts were
well taken. and the audience was well
pleased, Judging from the amount of ap-
nIauSe. The singing was excellent, and
but for want of time. owing to the late
ness of the hour, n much more clabo-
rate account would have been given.
Below Will be found the characters and
by whom taken:
Lord Chancellor MFR. j. N. Anderson
Earl Mountaarat -. Mr. w u Crowcll
Ittrl IoiIoIlcr ....-....... Mr.. w. Jones
Private Willis ......... Mr. a. Carter
Strephon--;l Shepherd ... Mr. w. Dev
queen of the Per!s ......Alrs. s. Harris
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Mother $3.50.
Peris-
Celia .................. Mrs. +. Stanley
Lena ..-................ Miss G.. Watts
Titt;t 49, 1900. ....... MISS T.. White
Phyllls-a Shcpehrdess and Ward
In Charccry ...... Miss NJ Boswell
Chorus of Peers and PERKS.
lianist ............ Miss Agnes NJ. Clay
Orchestra ............. Naval Post Band
Q'iano loaned by Mr.. II. W. Carncy)
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
Help lilac widows mud Orphans.

VI tSIloull, VI. NOV. 20, 1875.
To Comrades ana Friends of Stonewall
Camp, c. v:
The undersigned have been appointed
a special committee to solicit funds for
the purpose of making Christmas
donation 10 the widows and poor OF the
Camp.
We feel sure that no one who is able
Will fall to contribute something. how
ever small. to an object so near the
hearts OF the people as this.
All contributions may be sent or hand
ed TO ComraGe Joshua DENLY.
]. f. CROCKER,
JOSHUA DENNY,
II. T. BUTT, JR.
j. THOS. DUNN.
j. l.. BILISOLY.
WM. II. STEWART.
Committee
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
Cnics.er Thieves Arouna.

The weather is never too bad or cold
for ch!clicn thieves 10 get in their work.
Wednesday night during the worst part
%: tire storm some one went TO the resi-
deuce Of Col. VIM. II. Stewart, on the
corner Of lJ!nwiddie and North streets.
and cleaned his coops of all the chick
eus that were in there. The Colonel saw
tae man ana hallooed at him, but the
man secured his booty and was about to
leave wAen he called to him TO stop.
The Colonel says he had nothing to
shoot with, else lie could have shot his
mon.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
TIE TRUTH ABeur4lmE TEXAS.
Substance orthc Rcp"rt of the conr,
OfinImirN.

Washington. ID. c.. Dec. 3.--Tho,rh
the report of the court inquiry into the
recent accident to the battleshlp Texas
ana lnto the condition of that vessel
generally has not yet been made public
the following states practically all thot
was brought out in the Investigation of
Inc court as to the condition of the yes
sci: '''N ''S
1t was shown that u defective valve
gave way in the starhoard engine room
at 8 o'clock a., m. Monday. Sovember
y letting n thlrteen-inch stream OF
water into the ship. The officer on duty
III me engine room promptly closed the
water tight doors, isolating the com
pIrthieAtS ana gave the alarm. In five
minutes all the doors were closed
throughout the ship and reported.
mere Is no question about this what
ever. as the water rose the bullSheafs
were so weak that they were sprung,
partially opening the doors, and tho
pumps could not handle the water. The
lort boiler room was Hooded. and iIrcs
mad to be hauled to prevent an explosion
Forward Of the boiler room was n hulk.
mead supposed to be completely water
t!Sht, but this was so weak and badly
riNviea mat the water passed through
lreei! wherever it would. and the shin
settled III the mud. The buillheads are
as they were originally put i'm the shin
except tnat they were stifrencd here
and there when the new bottom was
,uI III at Norfolk, as they We're known
TO be weak.
1t was also found that the hydraulic
system for turning the twelve-inch tur-
!etS was not put in as designed Pines
th1t should have been threh-inch are
only sta mon. and where they should
nave been COPPER. iron was used. The
turrets never have been and never can
ne worked until the whole system has
been rebuilt
IL is 4 significant fact that, although
lhc snip mas been In commission, off and
on lor more than Il year, the inspection
mat usually takes place within two
months of the time a vessel gets her
crew mas never been made. The Texas
nus never iired her twelve-inch guns but
once. and then into space without train
ing or pointing, because they could not
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04

The greatest bargains of the season.
Loop yards all wool Covert Cloth reduced
from sixty cents to ,uWenty-fve cent.
PEI yard: 1000 ya:ds all wool Plaid Dress
Good reduced from s.Niy cents TO TWEEN
;y-seven cents per yard.
THESE goods are very stylish, and sup
ply limited. useful souvenir to all
who purchase TO the amount of 81. 90 ASK
20 see our navy blue and black all wool
segEeS, II. yards wide, reduced from so
TO Slc. Pc. yard. Terms cash
y. ]. PHILLIPS,
Under Oxford Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
Will Lecture In Portsmouth.

Mr.. r. DevereuX Doyle has been in
tied by Stonewall Camp. OF Portsmouth.
10 deliver lecture on the subject of
The Campaign OF Waterloo" on Dec.
l6.
Mr.. Doyle has made special study
of the career of Napoleon. and especial
~ of the campaign he is to discuss. and
the lecture will no doubt prove rare
treat
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
213 HIGH ST.
Specials for To-Day.

Fine fresh New York creamery butter
zoe. per Id; fresh FoN crackers. iUt. per IL:
new PIE peaches. 3 Id. cans &C. or for
20c. we now have Il fun line OF new cit
ron, currants. raistnD, shellcd almonds and
MI Kinds new nuts, new dried fruits etc
noW is the time to buy your fruits for your
EooGS are advancing rapidly. Fine mixed
candies. lJc. per H. y GOOD thing al
ways DscomcS II great favOritr when IL is
IN the reach OF every one, and that is why
our cracked grain lava coffee - gainIni:
such Il reputation ut nc. per IL
PHONE; 1870 W
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
Furniture sale.

In order to close out the business the
entire stock OF furniture, sewing ma
chimes, carpets, mattings, oil cloths,
rugs. robes. baby carriages. lamps, toilet
sets. pictures and frames, lace and enc
mile curtains, and a complete line of
house furnishing goods will be sold re-
gardless OF cost. Sale now going on.
C. S. BELL, Manager,
215 High street.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
runcrnI orssr.lsnatx.

The funeral OF Mr.. Edwin II. TASTY
was conducted from his late residence.
No. Oh County street, yesterday after
noon. Rev. DR. y. II. Owen otliclatin
The remains were inferred In Oak Grove
Cemetery.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
j. s.. Crawford.

the High street furniture man. has re-
duced prices on his refrigerators, door
and window screens. Big bargains
await you. -, ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
hftcnfiom. buyers.

IN all-wool suit ut $3.50; a still bet
ter one at $1,000. that are really Won
GcTS. BRESLAUER & ANTHONY
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
e.rnm. s,iosin:: on Nnie Of moss ;:onas

Remember we are closing out our en-
tire line of wooden dress goods at and
below cost.
LAWRENCE & WELTON.
Cash and One Price,
Dry Goods Dealers
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04

soc. Tam O'Shantcrs reduced to 35c.,
25c. kind 15c. Come quick.
CHARLES Il. WELTON & co,
Low Priced Hatters.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
25c. storm Cans.

Large assortment of warm caps to
cover neck and ears.
w. +. VIRNELSON & co.
304 High street, oxford Hall.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
IL WILL pnY Ynu

to look at our suits from $3.50 upward
They are great"
LEVY & JACOBS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
Plush GnDs.

Corduroy. cloth, and in fact any styl
for rough weather.
W. z. VIRNEI.SON.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04

The King
BEECHAhIS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04
PORT NORFOLK.
BELT LINE.

This VIII also be the terminus Of the
belt line to be built Shortly, conuecllu-
81! lines terminating IL ttuvr1lk. Poris
!Iouth ard be"Eley. Thsn comes The
Portsmouth water Front Co,n-arv.
where Il dozen houses and n handsome
hotel are IN course Of erection. II s
property has very recently been placed
on The market.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-12-04

Of Pills. Beechams-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-12-04
Miss Annie Matheny. after

Miss Annie Matheny. after a
pleasant fortnight's stay with
friends in Monterey, returned to
her home near Valley Centre. yes
terday,
There will be no term of county
court held for Highland in Deem
Der unless some business Of an ur-
gent character arises, rendering
such term indispensable.
Mr.. G. J. IIiner has moved his
engine to VanderpoCl to be used as
the motive power for dressing lum-
Der for the Methodist church soon
ia be erected there by contractor
". A, Bussard.
Excuse me-" observed the man
in spectacles, "but am a surgeon.
and that is not where the liver is"
Never you mind where the liver IS,
retorted the other. IF it was in
his big toe or bis left ear DeWitts
Little Early Risers would reach it
and shake it for him, On that you
can bet your gig lamps. Orndorf
and Whitelaw.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-12-04
Masons in Richmond,

This was q very interesting week
to the Masonic fraternity Of Rich
mond. The Grand Lodge of An
cient, Free and Accepted Masons
commenced its annual communica-
ton in the Masonic Temple Mon
day evening, and the attendance
was large. Among the mem berS
Of this body are a large number Of
the most prominent men Of the
State.
Yesterday evening the Shrine
met at the Temple, and it is said
that about twenty new candidates
rode the camelS across the burning
sands.
Tonight at s o'clock in the large
assembly room Of the Masonic Tenn
pie the portrait Of the late A. G.
Babcock, the founder of the Ma.
sonic Home, will be unveiled by
Dove Lodge, No. 81. for which it
was painted.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-12-04

Grade of spelling for Class B,
W. P. Campbell. Teacher: Raleigh
Campbell 200, Paul Slaven 100,
Owen COiaw 100, George HelmicIe
100, Dick Jones 100. Lou Hevener
100, Clarence Hiner 100. Jack Car
penter 500, VIII Jones 993. Maude
Malcolm 909. Fannie D. Shumate
909. John Malcolm. 99B, Carrie Sny-
der 90. Edwin HeYener 80, Bessie
Bishop 80. Dick Crummett. 07},
Marie Woolf 100, Miller Bishop
100, Prentiss Campbell 100, Clyde.
Carpenter 100, Harry Woolf 100.
Jauet Stephenson 992. Elsie SIa-
ven 9S1, Myrtle Malcolm 90, Lncy
CIV Wilson 9S4. Fred Simmons 08B.
Gertie Weeks 81.