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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-11

Jim Wright, colored, has been sent to the
chain gang for thirty days oy Magistrate
Wells for heating his child. He is also
charged with beating his wife, but h4 was
not brough, to trial under this Indictment.
The regular meetings of the Nondescript
and Shakespeare CLUBS have been postpone
until next week on account of the State Fair.
So 0acy of The members OF these clubs are
going 10 the Fair that il will be impossible
! TO obtain quorum
Wissck. and Lucknow are both aspiring
rivals Of Bishopv,lle for The couoty seat Of
Salem County From recent information it
seems that Bishopvll!e has not the dead cnch
90 the court house bat heretofore she has ap-
peared 10 have The advocates of another
place are play ing waiting game and when
the county is n certainty will get in their
work. 1t is said that the bigges. sort of in
ducements will be offered and nothing will
be left undone 10 secure the county seat.
This may all be rumor, but il is current
nevertheless. and ii lead outsiders 10 antici-
pate lively imes in Salem County before the
matter is foally settled.
The line Of Salem county will be approx
mately AS follows; Starting at Sanders
Bridge, on Lynche's River, q straight line is
drawn to Scape Ger swamp to point one
half mile south of Swimming Pens crossing ;
thence it follows the run of Scape O'er to the
mouth of McGirt's Branch; thence straight
line will be drawn to Pseah Church, aud
thence to the Kersbaw llue 1t has been i'm
possible to ascertain the exact outlines of the
new county, although several parties inter-
ested in the matter have endea vored to do go.
AS a matter Of justice to all parties concerned,
it should be required by law that the exact
lines be published in advance of the
election. so that those entitled to vote on the
question should have timely information.
Gold aud Silver Papers for sale by H. G..
Osteen 4 Co.
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Public Exercises at the Graded
School.

The second quarter Of the session OF 1895
81 of the Graded Schools began Monday, ard
in accordance with the custom taoished by
Supt. Edmuuds, the OCCASION was marked ny
assembling the entire school in the Assembly
! Hal1, where appropriate exercises were held.
The programme wss as follows:
Morning InvltAtion-Openlng Song
Devotional Exercisas--Rev. S B. Hllock.
Angry Words-Song by School.
Short Address by Mr. Hillock
Poetcal Selections hy the Grades.
Reading of Roll of Honor for FIRST Quarter
Vocal March-Song by School
The general invitation extended by Super
in,endent Edmunds was accepted by the
friecds and patrons of tee school n such
large numbers that the seating capacity of
the school WAS overtaxed and the central
hallway had to be brought toto requisition
Mr.. Hiliock spoke for about ten MINUTES,
succeeding admirably in interesting his hear
ers. He emphasized his remarks with draw
ngs on blackboard. feature that appealed
directly to the understanding of the children
and that appeared to excite a greater degree
ofinterest and livelier attention than usual
There has been very decided improve
ment in the singing since last year. The
children not ooly keep better time and throw
they now 30 successfully render is more diff
cult than heretofore attempted Mr.. Rameo
has omplished much since be undertook
the training of the children 10 this depart.
ment, and the singing was highly praised by
those whs were present this morning. Mr..
Rambo's present success should encourage
him to greater exertious in the future, aud be
can go forward with the assurance that bis
work will be appreciated by oil who are iu-
,erested in the growth and proven develop.
ment of the school
For pupil to attain the distinction Of
mention in the quarterly roll of honor it is
necessary that an average Of 95 per cent.
shall nave been maintained in daily recita-
tions, examinations and department.
The roll of honor as read by Supt. Ed
munds is as follows
Frat Grade-lst Division-Marguer:e Nc
Leod. Ollie Delgar, Richard Monaghan, Es-
ale Murray. Fred Nash Special Mention
Edna Grier, Arthur Briggs, Joe Richardson.
First Grade-2d Division-Edna Stack,
Charles Richardson, Edgar uaynsworth,
Helen Best. Roland Bradwell. Special Me-
tion-Willie Brunson, Eta Cuttipo, Bertha
Bultmap
Second Grade-Bar,ow Walsh, Louise
Murray, John Lee, Edwin Bruusop, Alfred
Grier.
Third Grade-Leila Sontberand, Margie
Monaghan, Florence Keels, Maud Stuckey,
Katie Ligper.
Fourth Grade-Gugnard Jones, Edward
McCu'c chen, Essie Carter
Seventh tirade-Hattie Dove, Cecil Will
son, 0ctavia Hill, David McCallum, Selma
Nash
Ninth Grade-Special Mentiou-Miss Nita
Hardy (average o4s).
Tenth Grade-Missss Emmie Whittemore,
Mary Brunson, Clemmie Fuller. Special
Mention-Miss Hessie Richardson (average
81 5.6).
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DEATHS.

The shocking intelligence of the sad death
of our esteemed young friend, Mr.. Rober'
Aycock reached here. bis home, at O'Clock
this %. Robert was a student at Maj
Bingham's school in North Carolina, and il
was not known by his family that he wa:
seriously SICK till telegram was received
this M at 9 O'Clock saying he was danger.
ously i'll. At o'clock another saying hs
was sinking His grief-stricken mother and
eldest brother, Mr. W. r. Aycock, left on tht
10 o'clock traio this morning for his bedside
but alas, ere they reached it death had claim
ed bin as its own. Bob, as we all called him
was an especially promising boy and had, al
we all had every reason to believe, as promis.
ing and bright future as any one we knew
We have Often heard him spoken Of by hi!
teacher, when he was quite small boy, whe
would say what q pleasure it was to teact
one 90 bright and pleasant as be was
Bob was abont seventeen years Of age, Hi
remains VIII oe oFouHot on mere ior inter
ment.
The most profound sympathy of the whole
community 60 ont to the family and tb'
writer's heart is running over with grief ani
sympathy for hi evoted mother especially
May We have tbs strength to say Thy Viii
be done.
Wedgedeld, S. c., Nov. 10, 1886.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Lee Moise-Nouey to Lend.
w E Dick-Valuable Land For Sale.
J. Ryt.enberg Sons-Sale of Bankrupt
Stock
State of South Caroliua-Proclamat;c by
the Governor.
A G.. Warren, Election Cotnmissouer-
Notice of New Couaty Election
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Directors Elected.

The meetiog of the Stockholders Of the
Peoples Ice Manufacturing Co, which was
held in the Ducker aud Bultman h~l! lesr
night, was attended by a large msjority oi
those who had token stock. Mr.. w. H.
Ingram acted as chairman and Nc. J. A
Renno as Secretary. A POLL of the Stock was
taken and majority OF The stock was found TO
be represented in person or by proxy
The only business before TIE meeting was
the election of a board of directors, aod this
was taken up at once. The board elected is
es follows: A. N. Freeland, H. Ryttenburg,
W. F. Rhame, R. 0. Purdy, q. J. McLaurn,
J. S Hughson, R. P. Monaghan.
The directors will meet at the Bank of
Sumter this evening to elect officers
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-11

Many people, when little constipated,
make the mistake Of using saline or other
drastic purgatives. All that is needed is u
mild dose Of Ayers Pills to restore the regu-
lar movement Of the bowels, ard nature viii
do the rest. They keep the system in perfect
order.
Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines sold
op easy terms, ADD exchanged for old ones s.
the Sumter Music Housc, il Masonic Temple
A very large stock of Furci,ure, all grades
and prices. Special prices on bedroom suits
TheJ D. Craig Furalture Co. Nov %
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FOR 8 LIE
VALUABLE FARM PROPERTY,

DARN CONTAINING NINETY FIVE
IL acres, situated in the suburbs of the
city of Sumter on west end of Liberty Street,
suitable for truck growing or dairy farm.
Six room dwelling IN good repair 1t is a
valuable and desirable piece of property
For price aud terms see my Attorneys,
Messrs. Lee Noise, or the undersigned
Nov. IL. W. E. DICK.
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TIE people of Wisacky entered that pla

TIE people of Wisacky entered that place
as candidate for the couoty seat of Salem
County late in the day, but they bave made
an offer that far surpasses the inducements
held out by Bshopville and Lucknow They
offer to give S5,l in cash, los, 900 brick
and ls0 acres of land on which to build The
town. The land has been valued at S25, 1921
and it is estimated that the money to be OBJ
tsined from the sale Of The land will pay of
he entire Indebtedness that will be Inherited
from The counties of Sumter, Darlington and
Kershaw. The men backing Wisacky are
abe to do exactly what they promise and
Bishopville will have to look to her laurels
or she will lose the greatly desired court
house
Eugene Gaillard and Charlie Bynum both
| colored, bad a scrap at the depot on Sunday
afternoon and Gaillard was badly used up.
He was laid out by lick on the head with q
heavy stick aud had to he removed from the
scene of conflict by bis sympathizing friends.
Since then be has been 10 critical condition
and this morning it was reported that be had
died from the effects of the blow. Later it
was learned that be was still alive, but is
considered in danger
The County Board of Control has elected a
dispenser for Bishopvile, but has not made
public the name of the successful applicant.
The reason fo- closing the Mayesvlle dispen-
sary has not been made public, either. Mr.
K. E. Wells, the dispenser at Mayesville, was
10 town during the meeting of the Board of
Control, but nothing definite could be ascer.
TONED concerning the closing of the dispen-
sary at that place. No mention has beeo
made Of the trouble iu the Mayesvlle dispen-
sary IN anticipation that the facts would
have been obtaiuable before this time
Just received, 6ne assortment Window
Shades, various grades and prices Bought
at low prices, and will be sold correspond
ingly low. The J. D. Craig Furniture Co.
Nov 4-2t
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FIRE.

Mrs. R. N. Mikel's kitchen was found to be
90 Ere Thursday night at 10. 30 o. clock nd the
IRE department responded promptly 70 the
alarm. Degar Sqnad arrived drst and 10
few minutes had the flames uoder control
by the use Of fre extingulshers. A line of
hose was stretched ard the roof given q
thorough wetting as precaution against a
recurrence of the FIRE from sparks that may
have been left between the ceiling and roof.
The Gre originated in the vicinity of the stove
hue.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-11

Mr.. D. NJ Young and Miss Mamie Fraser
daughter of ex-Jndge Tdomas B. Fraser.
were married at 4 80 clock Thursday evening
The ceremony was performed at the residence
of Judge Fraser by Rev. N. W. Edmuuds,
aod was witnessed by only few members Of
the families of the contracting parties After
the ceremony supper was served, and then tbe
bridal couole left on the 9 O'Clock train fo'
the up couatry, where the honeymoon will oe
spent.
The Winnsboro correspondent of the News
and Courier says, under date of Nov.
Last night, at the residence ef Mr. W. B
Creieht, the brides father, DR. H. G. Mufdrow
and Mrs Mamie C. Leavell were united ir
the holy bonds Of mntrimouy. The brida
party left on the nigh. train for Wisacky
Sumter County, the home Of the groom Oul
people are sorry 10 part with Mrs. Mudrow
aud all of US wish her much happiness in bel
new home. Tie groom may we'll be proud o
the prize be has drawn.
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PERSONAL.

Col. ]. a. Rhame spent Monday in thi:
city.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mcleod are 10 the
city.
Mr. Bert B. Beckham is in the city to spend
a few days.
Mr. Il. B. Evans. of Spriug Hill, spent Sat
urday in town.
Mr.. a. Drane Tindal wen, to Columbia yes
terday morning.
Dr.. N. Y. Afford, OF Wisacky, spent Sa,ur-
day in this city.
Joesph F. Rhane, Esq of Manning, spent
Thursday in this city.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B Ryan, of Wedge6eld,
spent Monday in the city.
Nr. Robert a. Jennings, of Orangeburg,
spent Sunday in this city.
Miss Carrie Blumberv, of Pittshurg, Pa,
is visiting her cousin, Miss Hattie Ryt,enbere.
Mrs E R. Moses, who has heen visiting
her daughter, Mrs G. Baker, has returned
to Washington.
Mr. J G. Scott, Of Charleston spent Mon.
day 10 the city and went to his place near
Wisacky last night. !
Misses Fannie China and Caro- Belser left
yesterday morning for Remhert's to attend toe
Keels Rembert marriage.
Mr.. Abe Ryttenberg went over to Columbia
yesterday morning to remain during the con-
tiupance Of the Fair.
Mr.. Edward Hayosworth left yesterday
morning for Columbia, where he viii! spend
the remainder Of the week.
Dir. d. D. Noise bas returned from Savan-
nah, Ca, where he has been on business
trip for month or six weeks.
Gen. W. E. James and Mr. Robert James,
of Darlington. came over to atteod the mar.
risge of Mr.. D " Young and Miss Mamie
Fraser.
Mr.. W. B. PEBBLES went over to Columhia
yesterday morning. He will have charge Of The
Telephone exhibit of the Mason Electrical
Company.
Mr. r. NJ. Cooper, of Wisacky, one Of the
leading spirits in the movement TO. make
that place the county seat OF Salem county
was 10 the city Saturday.
Mr.. o B. Davis, of Darlington, spent Sun
day in this city. He left on the morn ing
train for Tuka, u Miss where be viii! be 'rar
ried on Thursday evening
Mr.. and Mrs Johu T Green and Mrs. N
>G Osteen went to Wisaky to attend tot
marriage of Mr.. W. a. Green and Miss Miu
ME Scott, which occurred yesterday afternoor
a.5o'clock
The Spartanburg Herald says Mrs. A. G
Rembert aud Mr.. George Relnsert left Sol
Rembert, S. C., yesterday morning to attend
the marriage Of their sister, Miss Helen Rem
bert, to Mr.. Ezekiel Keels.
Miss Nina Noise after stay of severa
weeks in Charleston, returned home yesterday
morning, but left almost Immediately fo
Rembert to attend the wedding Of Mr.. Eze
kiel Keels and Miss Helen Rembert.
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Thanks.

The Daughters in Israeli (Circle No. l.)
beg to extend their sincere th. ks TO the
parents of the one hundred and Eve children,
who were go kindly allowed to assist 10 the
production of the "Aystic Midgets," and they
hope that the parents feel rewarded for their
trouble by the success Of the entertainment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-11

Mrs. Hannah Mcleod died at her home
ar Bossard P. O, on Monday, Nov. 10,
after protracted illness. She was quite old
and bad been twice married. Her FIRST hus-
band was the late N S Punch.
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Oyster Supper.

An Oyster Supper will be given at Jordan
Church on the night of November 10th for
the benefit of tie church A cordial invita-
ton is extended to the public to be present.
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MARRIED..

Mr. W A. Green and Miss Minnie, daughter
of Mr.. H. w Scott, Of isacky, wee united
in the holy bonds of matrimooy ats O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, at the residence of the
brides parents The marriage ceremony was
performed in the parlor, where the guests
were assembled and was, though simple and
quiet affair, both pretty AID impressive The
attendants were: Mr. L. W. DesChamps and
Hiss Lizzie Tillman, OF Lancaster; Mr.. E. D.
Law and Miss Hattie Mcleod; Mr. Edgar
Scott aud Miss Bessie Law; Mr.. a. P. Scott
and Miss JAMIE Green, Of Lancaster. The
gentlemen we're dressed in conventional black
cutaways and the bridesmaids in street cos
tunes The bride was hecomngly attIred in
a stylish traveliog dress of light grey cloth.
The marriage ceremony was performed by
beautiful and impressive service OF the
Methodist Church, and when the happy
groom and his winseme bride bad
plighted their troth their numerous
friends crowded around to wish God
speed on a long, happy and pros
porous joining of life. A short time
after the ceremony the bridal party bsda
brief adieu to the friends and left for Lynch
burg where they took the train for Columbia.
where they will spend the week. The we'd
ding gifts were numerous aud costly, there
being magnificent display of sterling silver
articles, both useful and ornamental.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-05-28

THE net total taxable property
in the state of Oregon is $I44,
445,426. Of this amount Ben
ton county has 81, ,873,IIo. This
county therefore pays about
I-5oth of the taxes of the state.
The proposed looping off of ex-
penses by the legislature will, if
accomplished, save the state
something like 800, 900, or a
saving to the taxpayers of Benton
county, of about $2, 900. 1t is
worth saving, certainly. But, by
employing officials who will pos
itively pay for their deputy hire
from their salaries, the taxpayers
of this county can save $4,000
Then why look so helplessly to
the legislature for relief from
burdensome taxation, when the
voters can help themselves by
means of the ballot? Elect Wag-
goner, Bristow, Gellatly, Ed
wards and the rest of the tick,
nominated by the republican cou-
vention, and do your own reform
ing.
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MITCHELL OR NO.

A few democrats have been
persuaded to support the populist
legislative ticket, understanding
that McFadden and Whitaker
were 'Mitchell" men. These
gentlemen have carefully refrain
ed from expressing their senti-
rnents upon this. matter, at least
publically, and the people have
been left in the dark. However,
one of the populist speakers,
Geo. Robinson, at a public meet
ing in Paramount precinct last
Thursday, in the presence and
with the approval Of Whitaker
and McFadden, said: '11ztehell
rs not the man to represent us at
Washington. lie can accomb-
Ash uotAzug."
E. R. Lake and R. o. Logan
earnestly believe that John H.
Mitchell is the proper man to
look out for the best interests of
our state and will vote i'll caucus
and in joint. assembly for his
election. These, gentlemen are
pledged to work for economical
legislation, are personally in IA
vor of business-like methods in
state government and have abili-
ty and influence to accomplish
something.
Let us be reasonable and SEN
sible in choosing our officers. If
we believe PennoYer is the man
to send to Washington as a rep
resentative Oregonian, we should
by all means vote the popu'
list legislative ticket. If, how
ever, whether we are gold stan
dard republicans or silver stan
dard republicans, or sensible
democrats, we believe protection
is the thing and Mitchell is the
man, we should vote for Log5ar
ard Lake. ---.
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To the Voters and Taxpayers of
Benton County.

GENTLEMEN: - The democrats
having objected to meeting the
people in joint canvass for the
purpose of discussing their claims
to further support at your hands,
as previously arranged and pub
lished, aud as l have no other
way of stating my position on the
IsubJect of the salary of the sher-
iff, | am compelled to resort to the
county papers IN order to let you
know what you may rely upon in
case | should be elected.
1t is claime ed by the trainers Of
THE bill fixing the salary OF sheriff,
that it was their intention that
the sheriff should perform all the
duties of his office for $4,000. pay
ing his own clerk and deputies.
The l,w appears capable of a diff
ferent Interpretation and since its
enactment, our county court has
allowed clerk and deputy hire to
be paid by the county. This sub,
Iject was discussed in the republi-
can county convention and decid-
ed in favor of the taxpayers. The
populist convention took the same
position. The democratic conven-
ton contented itself with allowing
the Interpretation heretofore given
to the law 10 stand, and recon-
mended the next Legislature to re-
duce the salary. Such reduc-
lion. if passed, could not affect the
incoming officers and should the
democrats succeed in electing
their officers, the county would
again be mulched for two years
That there might be no possible
impeachment in the way Of theil
lenjoyment of excessive salaries
not contemplated by law, they did
not nominate Legislature ticket
Lut left it blank, Intending TO as
sist the populist ca.lidates, pro
vided the popullst voters would il
return help thdm to steal $4,000
from the taxpayers. They deny
quibble, bluster and ridicule. bu
This is just what they mean
only this and nothing more.
But they have reckoned withou
their host. The populist party
has interpreted the salary law a:
the republicans did a;.d stand
committed before the people
1t dare not aid this steal OF
pain Of political annihilation.
If elected, | will perform The
duties of sheriff for $4,000 ane
will pay my own clerk and depu
ties out of my own pocket.
G. a. WAGGoNER.
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THE Corvallis Times says
that Geo. Waggoner's election.
will save Benton county only
5000 ayear or $1,000 for the term
Twelve hundred dollars, even,
in the sherif's Office is WORTH
saving to the taxpayers. But is
the Times right? The sherif:'s
office will have cost the county
for the present term Sc, 900, ex-
elusive of board for prisoners,
etc. The legal salary for the
two years is $4,000. The Times
says that only $1,000 is paid fol
deputy hire. Then what has
become of that other $I1oo !?
Geo. A. Waegoner proposes to
do the work for the salary, $4,000
for the two years, and pay his
own deputy and clerk hire.
What is the county going to do
with the $23oo balance? Save
it, of course. There are noue
SO blind as those who won't
see,
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-05-28
THE HERD LAW.

The voters of Corvallis should
refrain from voting on the herd
law question. 1t is not a matter
that directly affects them and
they should have no more voice
in settling this question than the
people of the country had i'll the
scow ordnance of this city.
Farmers and stockmen should
be allowed to settle such matters
affecting only themselves,
among themselves. They are
able to vote intelligently and
comprehendingly, whereas we
here, in Corvallis, will vote care
lessly or in accordance with SUI
perfcial impressions. Let the
people who are directly interest
ed, who are personally affected
and who understand the effects
of the proposed law be the ex-
elusive judges as to the advisa-
bility of putting it into opera
ton.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1896-05-28

THE Times. the organ of the
ancy-priced office seekers, does
not meet the issues of this cam
paign seriously and sensib1v.
Every fair argument and busi-
ness proposition causes it to fut-
ter around and crv "bogus re-
form.' 'sfraud,o ssdeceit,"
lilies" and such exc1amations.
It evades or denies the main per-
tinent issues. We wish only to
present facts, souud arguments,
indisputable figures and official
records. The voters can dis
tineuish sense from deceit, argu-
1nent from exclamation.
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$500 per year and the work will
be intelligently and faithfully per
formed, and it will be honest, and
it will be impartial. And Mr..
Edwards will not charge So per
day for electioneering, nor for
pleasure excursions, nor will he
use his favors in assessing in order
to secure votes. That is the diff
ference between good, faithful
assessor and the one we now have
and one whom heaven and earth
are being moved to retain.