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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-10
Touched With the Torch.
Persistent Efforts Made at
Incendiarism.

Mrs. E a. Moore. widow, who
lives at No 15l7 Sumter street. had
trying experience Sunday night With
Gre. which she thinks was the work Of
an iucendiary.
When seen by a representative Of
The State Mrs. Moore was still nervous
aod uos feeling altogether safe. The
story as told by her shows the utmost
persistence 90 the part Of someone to
burn the house down. She said that
Sunday uight about 9 O'Clock when all
her borders had lef, except one lady,
she passed through the hall and as she
did SO there was fearful odor OF what
seemed to be burning turpentine aud
ksrosiue. She FASTENED up stairs and
found oce Of the fropt rooms filed With
smoke, while on the floor was broken
lamp, the oil having run over the mat
ting and caught on fire. This was
quickly exsiuguisbsd WITHOUT help. and
thioking that the lamp had been left
burning oy the young man IN whose
room it was, and that perhaps the wind
bad blown i, to the floor, che went
down stairs The lady boarder. who
was feeling unwell, bad retired. but on
heariog of the fire. went to the room
and looked to see that the last spark
had been put out.
Mrs. Moore, feeling somewhat de-
pressed, did not aish to sit alone, so
went to her next-door neighbours for
perhaps ao hour aud then came bone
and went to bed herself She had just
fallen asleep when she was awakened
by some gentlemen rushing 10 the
house aud up the steps They had
seen blaze through the window and
had run in to put the fire out 1t vas
quilt burning on the floor The quilt
had been lyiog across the foot of the
bed.
The boarders returning soon after
wards, she again retired, bat feeling
nervous, decided to 60 iuto the adjoining
room which was occupied by lady
Before going she went to the closet io
her room to get some article. and on
opening the door, was greeted Tlth the
smell Of smoke. This time 1t was
some soiled clothes 10 a basket. They
were badly burned and cannot be used
again.
Mrs. Moore was thoroughly alarmed
BY this time and decided that someone
was bent on burning the house in spite of
everybody and everything, so she set to
work to get some of her things together
for immediate evacuation. if the worst
came to the worst.
In making preparations it was neces-
sary to 60 to closet under the stair
case and for fourth time, Gre was dis
covered. In this closet we're feather.
bed. some window shades, pillows and
quilts.
She oow was satisfied that someone
was attempting to burn the house, but
when the men searched the premises,
90 one was fonnd The last Gre was
discovered about Q O'Clock
Mrs More thinks while she was up
stairs, that the inceadiary. if there was
one-and she is sure there was-slipped
dowu AID set fire to :he things 10 the
two closets, and the doors being fas
tened tight, 10 smoke betrayed it
It was. trying experience and one
that she does cot care to aave again.
Columbia State, June 8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-10
POSTAL IMPORTATION.
Hours of Opening and Closing
the Mails.


Mails for Columbia, points above Colum-
bia, for the North, and West, Hamlet and
Pregnals South of Sumter, Ramsey, Pine
wood, Rifnini, Elloree, Vance, Eutawville and
Pregnal, close at $40 q. N.
Mails for St. Paul and points between there
and Sumter opens and closes al l.l0 p. n.
Mails for Florence and The North, for
Charleston, Savannah. Florida, Hamlet, Ben
uettsvile, Darlington and Bishopvi'c close at
O'Clock p. ~
Mails for Colrmbia and the North end
West. and for Wilmington, sll close ct
o'clock p. n. Charleston nail is also sent
by this route.
For Providence aud Smi.hville on Tues
days Thursdays and Saturdays arrive at IL
TO-, close at 2 p. N.
For Mannville, Mechanicsv!le aod Bosssrd
on the same days, close at l o'clock .. n.
arrive at - o'clock H.
Cut this out and post it up where you can
get at it and you will not want 20 ind so
much fault with the Pos; Office
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-10
The Silver Craze Dying Out.

standard friends ''the silver craze is
dying out y They say the "craze'
is quite dead because they would
have it so But the people who have
had, and are to-day having, bitter
experience under the single gold
policy, are firmly resolved that the
restoration of silver to coinage privi-
leges shall be live issue until the
battle now being waged IN that be-
half shall have been triumphantly
won
Look at. Old Kentucky, notwith-
standing Secretary Carlisle's visit
and speeches in favor of the single
gold standard No man stood higher
with the people of Kentucky few
years ago than Secretary Carlisle
no man welded greater influence in
the Democratic party than he The
people of Kentucky, we'll informed
upon the currency question--know-
ing by a dread experience the I'M
poverishing influence of the single
gold standard, have spoken in unmis'
taxable language in favor of the free
coinage of silver, electing to the
Democratic State Convention five
hundred and ffty.one delegates in
favor of bimetalism, against one hun
dred and forty four in favor of gold
oppression.
Gentlemen are hattering them
selves that Georgia may be carried
for gold. They are reckoning with
out their host Ali the power and all
the patronage of the administration
cannot bring about so disastrous
result in Georgia.
Richmond county itself is very fal
from being gold county The man
who thinks the people have nc
thought on this subject would be
-astonished beyond measure if he
should go among them. They are
overwhelmingly in favor of the res
toration of silver to the right it had
up to 1878. They know that the
issue is that silver shall have at the
mints Of the United States the same
rights that gold now has.
Let the people turn out when this
great question is to be decided, and
give expression to their honest con-
victions.
Neither Georgia nor South Caro-
lima make a specially of growing
wheat, but they do grow some Let
us see how the characterization o1
silver affected the farmers of these
two States as to their wheat crop
In 1880, Georgia farmers made
2,933,0O0 bushels Of wheat. 1t was
worth at that time Sl.25 bushel,
and aggregated the SUM- Of $685.
$50. In 1891 Georgia farmers made
2,323,00r lshels of wheat 1t was
worth that year IS cents per bushe
"a decline, you observe, ,of40 cents
bushel-and aggregated Sl,974,5
loss of one million six hundred and
mnety.one thousand seven hundred
dollars Mind you, the effort tc
raise the crop of 1891 was equal tc
that put forth to make the crop o1
1880.
In 1880, South Carolina farmers
raised 99S,G00 bushels of wheat
worth S1.25 per bushel. and amount
ing to Sl,235. 900. In 1891 these
same farmers made $4,000 bushels
of wheat worth S5c. per bushel, and
amounting to SS43,200 only-a clear
loss of three hundred and ninety one
thousand eight hundred dollars.
Who wi say that the farmers o.
Georgia and South Carolina who toll
ed to make these crops of wheat
were not seriously crippled by the
demonstration Of silver in 1878 ?
Give the people the facts they
will do the ng.-Augusta Chron
icle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-10
Nervous Prostrati0n
Cured by DR.. Miles Nervine.

Prolonged arrangement OF the nervous
system not only affects the brain and men
tai powers, but develops disease in some OF
the vital organs. The most dangerous OF
these indirect results is when the heart IS
affected This was the case OF the Rev. n.
F. Surface, Fawn River, Mich, who writes
under date OF Feb. II, 1855:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-10

With the blood full of humcrs, the heated
arm is all the more oppressive. Give the
system thorough cleansing with ayers sar-
ssnarilla and dose Of Ayers Pills, and you
vii, enjoy Summer as never before ~ your
life. Just .ay this once, and yonl not
repeat il.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-10
Are You
Planting Tobacco?

If yeu are, you need informa-
tion 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, 1896-06-10
Do You Expect
toPlant Tobacco
Next Year =!

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 annun.
The South Carolina Tobacco
mist and The Watchman and
Southron sent one ycar 10 any
address for So. Cash nust IN
curiaJ1y acc90epony order.
Address
n. &. OSTEEN,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-10
Wanted Peace and Quiet.

'You didn't take that middle fiat
which you liked so well?'
''No.
''Rent too high:''
ooh, no! found that the woman up
stairs kept some Angora cats and that
the man in the lower fat was raising
pug dogs ''-Chicago Record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-10

Sewing Machines and Organs cleaned and
repaired at the Sumter Music House.
Official League balls for sale by Il. q
Osteen Il Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-10
The
South
Carolina
Tobacc0nist.

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, 1896-06-10

Tobacco House Thermome.ers, cheap at
China's Dr1g House Get prices before buy
ing. June IVY
Tobacco House Thermometers, cheap at
China's Drug House. Get prices before Ony-
,r J,ne A-lu
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-10

Fourteen years ago had a slight stroke OF
paralysis Overwork brought on nervous
prostration. was exceedingly nervous and
the cxertion Of pubic speaking causec
heart palpitation that threatened ny life
l used two bottles Of Dr.. Miles New Hear:
Cure for my heart trouble, and t"o OF Dr.
Miles Restorative Nervine for my nervous
ness and feel better than | ever expected to
zee! again. can speak foc hours without
firing or having ny heart futter as it for
-aerly did, and have you to thank thati
am alive today.
On sale By all druggists. DR.. Miles Book
cn Heart and Nervous Disorders FREE oy
mail Dr.. Niles Medical Co., Eikhart, IaCi.
Dr.. Miles Remedies Restore Health,
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10
Children Cry for
Pitchers Castorla.


The Darlington, Wis, Journal
says editorially of popular patent
medicine. I'VE know from exper-
fence that Chamberlain Collie Chol-
era and Diarrhnea Remedy is all
that is claimed for it, as on two oc-
casions it stopped excruciating pains
and possibly saved US from an un-
timely grave. We would not rest
easy over night without it in the
house, This remedy undoubtedly
saves more pain aud suffering than
any other medicine in the world.
Every family should keep it in the
house, for it is sure to be needed
sooner or later. For sale by L. G..
Matthaei, Druggist.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10
BALTIMORE WINS THE TEMPLE Cur

BALTIMORE Wins THE TEMPLE Cur.
For the first time since the clubs
of the National League have been
playing for the Temple Cup has the
team that won the championship for
the season succeeded in winning the
cup. In 1894 the Baltimores won the
championship, but were defeated in
the cup series by the New Yorks,
Again in 1895 the Orioles captured
the pennant, but were defeated for
the cup by the Clevelands. This
year the championship, for the third
consecutive time, went TO the team
representing the Monumental City.
Cleveland was Baltimore's opp
nent again this season Tor the cup,
and every one predicted that the
Spiders would win the series, as they
seemed to hoodoo the Orioles. But
Baltimore surprised all by taking
four straight games and winning the
cup. They outplayed the Cleve-
lands at every point, and won on
their merits. The Spiders only made
five runs in the four games.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

REPUBLICAN SPEAKING.-On Mon
day night another huge Republican
turnout was at the rink to hear Hop.
Curtis Guild, OF Boston, speak. The
meeting was called to order by A.
B. Smith, who stated that the speak
er had not arrived, owing to his
failure to catch train at Grafton,
but wouldcome at alater hour. In the
meantime, the chairman announced,
Berkeley county was never without
one OF her own, who could ably
speak, entertain and delight the PEG.
pie, and he called for Mr.. q. S. g.
Pitzer. Mr.. Pitzer's popularity was
shown by the large outburst of APP
plause when he appeared. Eloquent,
convincing and brilliant in speech,
he spoke for nearly Two hours, and
the large crowd patiently heard him
through, and, when he concluded,
every one applauded his able ex-
pounding of Republican tenets and
dissection of free silver doctrine. A
minute or two before ten O'Clock
those who waited were rewarded by
the appearance OF Mr.. Guild, who
spoke for an hour. His speech, with.
out doubt, was the best argument
and sblest explanation of the money
question that has been given in
Martinsburg this campaign. Heelec-
trified his hearers by the beauty of
his language and his wonderful ora
tory. 1t is expected to have him
here again during this month. when
the Opera House will not hold the
crowd anxious to hear him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at
least one dreaded disease that science
has been able to cure in all its
stages, and that is catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is the only positive
cure known to the medical irater-
nifty. Catarrh being q constitutional
treatment. Halls Cstarrh Cure is
taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaccs
of the system, thereby destroying
the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that
it fails to cure. Send for list Of tes-
timonials.
Address, Z. j. CHENEY & CO.,
Toledo, O.
! eI Sold BY druggists, 75c.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

SOUND MONEY MEN AT Work IN
BERKELEY.-The nominations of Pal
mer and Buckner were ratified at a
Democratic sound money meeting
last Saturday night. The audience
was large and sympathetic. Few
more people could have been crowd
ed into the Central Opera House,
where the meeting was held. Every
point made by the eloquent speakers
was applauded and cheered. Many of
the great number of ladies present
wore golden rod. The stage was
decorated with flags, and thereon
were a number of representative
citizens and Democrats who have re-
pudiated the work of the Chicago
Convention. The speakers were
Hon. Isador Raynor, of Baltimore,
and Mr.. D. G. Westenhaver, of this
city. Mr.. james G. Frazer called
the meeting to order and named as
chairman DR.. ] B. Snodgrass, who
made the Introductory address. Mr..
Raynor was received with great APP
plause. He opened by stating that
Mr.. Bryan was not a Democrat,
which be proved by reading from
letters and extracts of speeches
10 i'd e by that gentleman. He
then took up the money question
and discussed it in all its phases. So
eloquent and convincing were his ar
guments for sound money, and so
forcible his manner that he held the
great audience spell bound. Even
those who disagreed with him gave
him a respectful hearing. The APP
plause at the conclusion of his
speech broke out again and again
and was only hushed by the music
of the band. Mr.. Westenhaver, who
followed in a speech of half hour,
declared that he was a Democrat,
and for that reason would rot sup
port Mr.. Bryan. His sentiment was
loudly cheered. He also discussed
the money question briefly. The
sound money voters are elated over
the success Of the meeting.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES has it
that our friend A. NJ. Staubly, of
the Herald, has rented and partly
furnished two rooms on corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and Second
street, and contemplates 0 h r
changes in his single blessedness.
When it happens we viii be the first
to congratulate him. There was one
printer marriedin the last five years,
and now another has the fever.
q A.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

The FIREMEN's FAIR.-The Mar
tinsburg Fire Department will hold
a grand fair and bazaar at the Cen
trail Opera House, commencing Wed.
nesday, Oct. l4tb, and closing Sat-
urday, Oct. Gath. There will be var
ious entertainments during the fair.
Fire departments from Hagerstown,
Chambersburg, and other places have
been invited and are expected to be
present. A handsome oak bed room
suite of furniture will be given away
at the door to the one holding the
lucky number at the close Of the
fair. Let everybody attend and
help our fire laddies along. 1--WE
Strive to Save" is their motto, and
a volunteer organization of this kind,
whose members risk their lives to
save your property from the flames,
at all hours of the day and night,
deserve your patronage. Go and
help them along.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10
HEpaEsYILLE DISTRICT,

BETTER ACCOMMODATIONS good
move on the part of the G. Y. r. R.
Co., and one which insures better ac.
commodation to the Hagerstown
Fair, is a special train which will be
run in addition to regular trains on
Thursday, Oct. 22d, leaving Mar
tInsburg at $50 a. M, and returning
leave Hagerstown at 4.45 p. m. Ex-
cursion tickets, including admission
to Fair, and good to return until
day following date of issue, will be
on sale Tuesday, Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, at sl.l0 round
trip. Excursion tickets. not includ-
ing admission to Fair, and good to
return until Saturday, Oct. oath,
will be on sale from Saturday. Oct.
nth, until Thursday, Oct. 22d, at
rs cents tor the round trip.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

NEW SERVICE FOR TELEPHONE SUB
sCRIBERs. The Chesapeake and Po-
tomac Branch of the Bell Telephone
Company has had large force OF
hands at work iu this city putting
up new poles and making almost a
new plant for their customers in
Martinsburg. Their office will be re-
moved to the Little Bros Building,
on Queen street, and it is expected
that an all night service will also be
established.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

GEORGE ELcoME KILLED.
George Welcome, young colored
man, we'll known in this city, was
among those killed in the big wreck
on the Pittsburg division of the B..
& 0. railroad. he was a printer by
trade and started the Pioneer Press,
local newspaper, now owned by J..
r. Clifford. For some years be had
been living in Wheeling, but a short
time ago had concluded to return to
Martinsburg as early as possible, to
make his future home. When killed
he was returning to Wheeling from
a visit to his mother in this city.
He was aged about 80 years and was
unmarried L h e remains were
brought here and buried Sunday
in Mount Hope Cemetery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

MARYLAND LUTHERAN SYNOD.
The Seventy Seventh Annual Con-
vention Of the Evangelical Lutheran
Synod of Maryland began in St.
Paul's English Lutheran Church, in
Cumberland, on October 9Th. Gov
ernor Lowndes delivered the address
of welcome to the ministers. There
are ninety-six ministers in the Mary
land Synod, which includes number
from Washington, and several from
Virginia and West Virginia. Rev.
G. S. Trump and Mr.. P. E. Deatrick
attended from this city.
AS we go to press we learn that
Rev. Trump has been elected Presi-
dent of the Synod for the ensuing
year. His many friends are glad to
learn of the high honor thus confer
red on him.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

A BLACK EAGLE.--Mr. James
Coleman, living near Summit Point,
had on exhibition at the post office
at that place last Saturday night a
black eagle measuring 6 feet inches
from tip to tip. 1t was splendid
specimen of the species, and was
shot by Mr.. Coleman in the woods
adjoining his residence. His eagle
ship had been praying on Mr.. Cole
mans fine Poland China pigs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

A Coon MovE.-The Hagerstown
Fair directors have decided that
there will be plenty of attractions
and not to grant permits to anyone
on the fair grounds who intend to
operate gambling device, and to
prohibit from the grounds all inde-
cent sideshows, and if any such we're
discovered on the grounds that had
gotten a permit by false pretenses it
should be elected at once.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10
LOCAL NEWS.
SATURDAY. OCT. 10. 1896.
NOTICE!

For this and few successive
weeks THE INDEPENDENT will he sent
to many new readers and some Of
our old patrons. We feel that the
new readers will be pleased, and that
the old patrons will welcome their
old friend. We request = careful
pcrusal of its columns on the part Of
all. Those who receive it and who
are not subscribers will please note
that there is no charge for il unless
they voluntarily request it to besent.
THE INDEPENDENT is the best weekly
newspaper published in Berkeley
county, and we want it to reach ev-
cry household.
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DIED.-Mrs. Jacob Y. Kearney
died at her home near Bedington,
Tuesday afternoon at four o'clock,
after long illness. She was aged
50 years, | / months and day, and
is survived by a husband, two sons
and one daughter. The funeral took
place Thursday morning, at ten
o'clock. Interment in the graveyard
at Falling Waters.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

B. & o. RELIEF DEPARTMENT
The April statement of the B. & O.
Relief Department has been made
public, and shows excellent results.
The amount of receipts were $780,
965.92, which was disbursed as fol-
lows Accidental deaths, SO 500; In
iuries, $6,677.l4 medicine, $650.39;
natural sickness. $l0,7l0.2O, and
natural deaths, $4.750. The balance
goes for general expenses and to the
reserve fund. Since the department
was organized it has paid out "a
3l4, 1856.
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WALKED TO HEAR BRYAN.--Mr.
Burkbart walked to hear Bryan, and
on his way to the place Of speaking
be remarked that he had on his feet
pair of fiue calf shoes that he
bought from John Lyons Is years
ago. The shoes seemed to be in good
condition, although Mr.. Burkhart
said he had used them rough, and
had piowed in them two seasons.
This speaks well for John Lyons as
craft and practical shoe maker. 1t
also accounts for the reason why
John Lyons cannot build mansions,
he sells his shoes at email profits
and gives the benefit to his custom
ers. Hope they viii appreciate his
fair dealing.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

Hrs BEAUTY DEPARTED.--A GER
tain gentleman of this city, who,
when babe, excited great curiosity
as the most lovely child in Berkeley
county, revisited the scenes of his
childhood days this week, and many
of those recollecting his fame again
came to see him. But 10 i! the beau
ty of those departed days had also
departed, and disappointed crowd
saw neither the beauty Of his child
hood nor the beauty of the political
speech he made.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-10-10

SURPRISE PARTY,-The residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. Athey, in
Frankenberry-To which is noted
for the many pleasant events held
there, was the scene of very enjoy
able surprise party on Tuesday even
ing last. The party was given in
honor of Miss Luella, their daugh-
ter, ard those composing the party
succeeded in making it pleasant
surprise for her. The evening was
spent in various amusements, and
all present voted Miss Luella q very
pleasant entertainer. A supper was
served at late hour.