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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04
Democrats Gain IN Baltimore


Washington Post.
BALTIMORE, Oct. 25 There has
been very little change in the politi-
cal situation in this State during the
past week The Democrats may
have gained little in the city, but
not sufficient to enthuse over With
the exception of Senator German and
the candidates for Office and few of
their friends, the local Democrats
who have heretofore taken promi-
nent part in State politics are not
showing any interest in the result
Men like ex Attorney General Poe,
Bernard Carter aud ex-Mayor La
trobe, who held remunerative posi-
tions when the party was in power,
are keeping under cover. Singularly
enough, ex Senator Thomas G
Hayes, who 80 bitterly attacked Dir.
German when Hurst was nominated
for governor, is one of the few Dem
ocrats who stand by the ticket and is
stumping the State.
At Democratic and Republican
headquarters, the respective chair
men, as usual. claim everything is
going their way. The fact is the
counties will give majority for
Bryan which may be more than Off
set by the city, which will probably
give Mckinley majority of about
5000 At this time it looks as if the
Republican candidate would get
Maryland's electoral vote All de-
pends upon the silent vote. which
neither side can place. aud which is
now divided between the parties.
There will be some lively campaign
ing through the State this week
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04
The Biggest Election Bet.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Col, October 80.
The biggest bona 6de election bet Of
the present campaign is about to be
concluded here w. S. Strarton, the
millionaire nina owner of Cripple
Creek, few days ago offered to take
a bet of $10O 600 on Bryan sgainas
$500 900 on McKioley.
Telegrams we're received here to day
that the bet had been taken. aud that
the money is io the Chemical National
Bank, os New York. placed there BY
we'll known moueyed meo of that city
% the advice OF his attorney. Mr.
StIatton declined to to seud hls money
to New York. aud take chances under
the New Yo.k laws HIS money va
placed in the First National Bank OF
this city. this aIteraoon, aud 'bs New
York money is expected to uorrow.
Ssra;tou has agreed that if he wins the
wager be will place the winnings to the
credi. of the Colorado Springs free
reading library, very swali lnstiiu'lo"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04

within thirty days after the official noti
6cation of his election am of the
opinion, therefore. that sheriff elected
ip 1896 at the general election must
give bond and qualify within thirty days
DAYS after be is notified BY the Ssc'eta-
~ of State of his election aod Will be
commissioned by the preaeot Governor,
apd so with clerks. superlctepdants OF
education and other county officers
A qusiion has been submitted as
TO when solicitors of the STATE elect.
ed at the general election in 1896
will enter upon the performance of the
duties of their Offices Section 80,
Article 5 of the new Constitution
provides "There shall be one 80.
licitor for each circuit, who shall re-
side therein. to be elected by the
qualified electors of the circuit, who
shall hold his Office for term of four
years." etc Section "a, Article 4,
of the new Constitution. under the
head of the executive department,
names the other State officers TO be
elected by the electors of the State.
to wit: Secretary of State. Comp.
troller General, Attorney General,
Treasurer. Adjutaht and Inspector
General and Superintendent: of Edu-
cation, and there are other Estate
officers" who are to enter upon the
performance of the duties of their
Offices at the time of the inaugura
ton of the Governor elected in 1896
The provision for the election of So
licitor is found under the head Of
judicial department in the Consist
tuition Under the old Constitution
the solicitors were elected for four
years, and not to hold until their cue.
cessors " ere elected and qualified.
The new Constitution provides that
they shall hold with all other officers
until their terms have expired and
their successors have been elected
and qualified In Sub division 6, Ar
ticle II Section IL, solicitors elect
ed in 1896, as soon as officially mott
fed by the Secretary of State, can
qualify, and when they do are en-
titled to enter upon the discharge of
the duties of their Offices, in the ab-
sance of any provision in the new
Constitution fixing such time 1t
may be said that solicitor is State
officer by reason of his connection
with the Attorney General's Office,
but in Subdivision 6. Section 10,
Article II, of the new Constitution,
be is called circuit officer and not
a State officer.
am of the opinion that the so
|icitors cannot be classed with "other
State officers" in Section 2, Article
4, of the new Constitution az to the
time enter ng upon the discharge of
The duties Of their Office, and that
those elected 10 1896 are entitled to
enter upon the duties of their Offices
as soon as they receive notification
of their election by the Secretary Of
State. Yours very truly.
William A Barber,
Attorney General
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04

think say without any exaggeration that have one
of the best stocks Of
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04
Did You Ever

Try Electric Bitters as remedy tor your
troubles? If net, get bottle now and get re-
lref This medicine has been found to be pecn'
liarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Fe-
male Complaints, exerting wond erful direct
influence in giving strength and tone to the
organs. If you have loss Of Appetite, Consti
patton, Headache Painting Spells, or are
Nervous, sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or
troubled With Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is
the medicine you need. Health and Strength
are guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents and one
dollar at J.F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04

The three -year-old boy of J a Johnson ;,
of Lyon Center, III, ia subject to attacks ct
Group Dir, johnson says be is satisfied that
the timely use of Chamberi-in's Cough Rem
coy, during severe attack, saved bis little
boys life He is in the drug business. a
member of the firm cfJoan son Bros CT that
pace; and they tandeda great many paten
medicines for throat an1 lung diseases He
had ell these 10 chose f.om, and skilled ply
sicians ready to respond to his call. but select
ed tbs remedy for use in his own family III I"
time when his cnild's lita WAS 10 danger, re-
Cause he kaew il to be superior 10 any o;aer,
aud famous the country over for its cures Of
Group Mr. Johnson says this ls the best sell
ing cough medicine they handle, and that il
gives splendid satisfaction in all cases. Sold
by DR. A. j. China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04
Opening of Colored College
Ocey 430 Students Enrolied- From,
Muny Southern Mates

ORANeEBuRG Oct. % This has
been a red letter day 10 THE history Of
the Colored Normal. Industrial. Agri-
cultural and Mechanical college OF
South Carolina, or the State sColored
college The announcement wss made
in August that the college would up. q
10 all its departments 90 this day. but
the wost sauguiue frieud Of the iDstitu-
.iou did not dream that 'heir forts
would have beeo crowned with 80 great
success for on July 24sb there was
Dot single foot Of lumber oc the
ground with which to build and to-day
400 aod more ere enrolled Every
class 10 the collegiate department, also
those of the normal aud college pre-
paratcry. With eight classes 10 the
model .cbocl or English department are
organized All Of the industrial de-
parsme"ss. including the agricultural,
are equipped, aud have been ma'ricu'a'-
ing students for the last three months
Hecce. -snj young man or woman CON
ing here can get, in additiou to liter
ary. any of the following trades:
Sewing. dressmakiog and millinery,
cooking AID domestic economy. csrpen-
try aud wo kwork. bricklayiog and
plssrering. architecture. mechanical
drawing and painting. ir"o working
and machinery, housekeeping, farming,
upholsteriag aad cabinet making. sad
dlery harness making aud shoe making.
saw milling aad manufacture of hard
and soft lumber, typewriting, printil g
brass apd music. orchestra and ,alo :
ing
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04
Beware of Oiutments for Catarr'
that Contain Mercury

as mercury will surely destroy The sense OF
smell and completely derange the whole sys.
tenn when entering ii through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles shoald never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable ply
>ic,ans, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good !; on Can possibly derive from
then. Halls CAt4rch ure, manufactured
bs F Cheney h Co Toledo, - Contains
20 mercury and is taken internally, ncting
directly upon the blood aod mucous sur
faces of the s:stem Iu buying Halls Ca
t4rrh Cure be sure you get the genuine 1t is
taken iaternally and is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by ]. Cheney l. Co. Testimonials
free
rs Sold by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04

All male citizens between the ages of 81
and 60 years, except those incapable OF earn
ing a supper, or otherwise exempted, are liza
BILE to poll tax Of ons dollr
The Treasurer wonsd respectfully urge
prompt pay uent, inasmpch as there s no pos
siolity Of an extens,on. Those waiting until
the last will te Die 10 serious delay aid
inconvenience as there is always rush to-
ward the end.
H. l. SCARBOROUGH,
Treasurer Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04
CLOTHING. HATS AND FURNISHING. !.
GOODS.

For Men Bows and Children that has been brought
Sumter If you want real cheap suit you get it. Ii
Won want medium price suit have hundreds for you to
select from If you want 6ne talormad perfect lifting
suit you will find good assortment of the most popular
fabrics made up Cambridge Princeton and Oxford Sacks and
the latest style Cutaways No other house will show you
larger or better selected stock No other house will sell you
cheaper and no will appreciate your patronage han
Yours truly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04
Bucklen's Arnica salve.

The Bes, Salve in the world for Cats, Bru'set
Sores Ulcers. Salt Rneum. Feser S"res. Tette'
chapped chioisins. Germs and al
5 n Erop.ions. anG positively cures Piles OF
40 ,y required. 1t ,s guaranteed to give per-
ect satisfaction. Or money refunded. Price
Is ..a.s par ao. For sale bv Dr.. j. F. W De
trnN
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Tax Notice.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
~ the County Treaaurer's books for the
months Of November and December, 1895,
and The fiscal year 1895 will be open for The
collection of said tnxts from the 18th day of
Ocroner, 1896, 10 the 3lst i-y Of Oecem"er,
1895, inclusive, q, his flee in the County
Court House in the city of Sumter
The total tax rate is 10 5 mills, appor-
TONED as follows:
For Stale purposes, Al mills
For ordinsrY county, TAX $40 mills
For school tax 3 mills
There is also The following additi)nal
specisl school taxes Itvind in the schoo' dis
,rcts oamtd:
o-:.,;.< paa, n;at.int NJ le 2 mills
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04
FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
OF SUMTER.

Paid up Capital S75, 900 90
Surplus and Profits $4,000 90
Additional Liability of Stock
holders in excess of their stock $4,000 90
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-11-04
Estate OF Mrs. Olive II. Stubbs,

MINOR.
T WILL APPLY to the Jadge of Probate
of Sumter County on November Z, 1886,
for F,ual Discharge rs Guardian OF Person
and Esta.e of aforesaid Minor.
MRS LILLIAN H. STUBBS,
Oct 7-4. Guardian
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15

When Charles Frohman secured the
Garrick theater, New York. other man
ayers wondered what would be done with
that cozy little playhouse. Those in the
secret arc aware that Mr.. Frohman out
lined his policy for the Garriok before he
signed tho contract. Mr.. Mansfield will
appear at tho Garrick, OF course, and the
rest OF the time is taken up by Charles
Frohmans productions. When success
full play is launched there, IL will not have
TO go on the road in tho height of its sue.
cess. Mr.. Mansfield and Mr.. Frohman
arc In thorough accord. One OF the first
attractions will be AN American play, and
with Richard Mansfield as lessee and
Charles Frohman as manager the theatei
will ba about the best equipped with
brains of any I'm New York city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15
ALL SORTS OF SPORTS.

Walter Peet, who coached the Columbia
college crew to victory last season, will
not undertake the training Of the crew oi
1885,
Henry Gale has been elected captain oi
the University of Chicago football team
for 1896. He has played on the team since
1892
Denver Ed Smith says he will go to
South Africa and arrange finish fight
with Joe Goddard the Australian heavy.
weight.
Bright Eyes, tho young Dallas fighter,
whose fame is confined within the border
lines of Texas, has won 30 contests and
has never trained in his life.
Tommy Ryan IL now after champion
ship honors. lie desires to fight any mid.
dleweigEt in the world, bar Fitzsimmons,
Ryan will fight at l54 pounds.
A number Of chainless wheels arc being
shown in Paris this winter, but only ono
Of them is reported as showing evidence
Of practical value. This is bevel gear ar
rangement.
Harold Hagen, the celebrated Norwegian
flicr, IL coming TO this country to try o.
arrange'a match with John :. johnson or
Joe Donoghue, should they care to turn
professionals.
Jaap Eden, the Dutch champion cyclist,
has announced his intention OF turning
professional. Eden, like Johnson, is n skat.
er as well as a bicycle rider and a cham.
pion Mt both games.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15
The Bostonian.' Radical Departure.

The Bostonians propose radical do.
parture in their productions next season.
Negotiations have been entered into be.
tween Massenet, composer OF "Esclar'
monde" and "La Navarraise" and Mas.
cagni, composer Of "Cavallerla Rusti.
cana" for new operas on the lines of true
opera comiquo This will be the first time
the Bostonians have ever sought foreign
composers. w. II. Macdonald Will sail foi
Europe on the New York early in juno to
conclude arrangements. The manuscripts
Of two other light operas are already In
Mr.. MacDonald's possession.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15
ma cAicAaoAN IN NEW MEXICO. =
The Spanish Pronunciation Proved Too
Much For Him.

Five Chicagoans arrived at Albuquerque,
~. NJ. They were taken in charge by
Frank Blake, a Chicago boy who has liv-
ed in the west for some years and were
soon shown all the sights Of the quaint old
town. As they walked along the principal
street Mr.. Jamison looked up at a build
ing and remarked, "El tornado hotel;
nice building"
Eyes, i" said Blake, "but you must pro-
nounce IL right. IL IL El Hornado In the
Spanish tongue. j is always ii out here"
THAT sop answered Jamison. Funny
custom! What's this church here--the
cathedral of San Juans" "San Huan,"
corrected Blake. Mr.. Jamison looked
painod, but accepted the correction. A
moment later he broke out ngain. What's
this-La Jolla?' LA Holla," spoke the
ready mentor by his side, and Jamison's 8
eyes began to roll So IL went through the
whole town. Blake corrected Jamison at
every turn. When they all got back TO the
hotel, Jainison had strange, drawn ex-
preston on his face, but nobody paid much
attention TO him. He went into the din
ing room and called waiter.
Bring me-" said Mr.. Jamison In slow,
measured accents, 'some fricasseed hack
rabbit, with apple belly, and let me have
. mint hulep before the meal, please"
The waiter stared at him, and somebody
at the next table snickered. That was the
last straw. The Chicago man sprang to
his feet, ablaze with indignation. "By
hingo," he thundered. "what backass
dares critioise my Spanish hargonl BY
the great hum ping Hudas, I'm Him
Hamison OF Hackson boulevard, and Ill
give some of you fellows swift holt IL
the haw In about four seconds oh, yes,
suppose You think this is n higantic
hoke, but don'tl You're having lots Of
hoy with me- but I'll come over there and
holm in this hovial hamboree In about half
hiffy IL you don't quit your hoshinl I'm
no hay, and don't come from New Her
sey. IL my friend Horge Henny Of the
Marquette club was here, we'd do some
huggling with you hackals and don't you
forget it,
Hero the walters and the rest of the
Chicago delegation dragged Mr.. Jamison
away. He recovered under careful nurs.
ing, but made oil haste to get out Of New
Mexico rs soon as he could catch train.
Albuquerque IN. M News.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15

and was again successful, 400 10 1873. He
then defeated John Matthews, 200 points,
ii inch lines, for sl00 side, by 900 to 1877.
In January 1886, no took part in tour
nament at Slosson's rooms, Chicago, hav-
ing w. II. Hatley, John Matthews, John
A. Thatcher and Albert Hoa rs his oppo-
nents. Hatley, Matthews and Gallagher
were tied at tho finish, and In the play of
thoy tied again, when they agreed to divide
the prize money. Gallagher defeated Mat
thews again for 5000, IA inch lines, 800 to
20. His next opponent was Eugene +. Car
ter, whom he defeated by 800 TO 3S1. He
took part In handicap tournament, IL
inch lines, March 10 TO April 8, 1887, the
games alternating between Slosson's
rooms, Chicago, and the Superior Billiard
hall, and tied with John A. Thatcher and
John r. Moulds for second money. He
tied with Cation for second place in a
tournament for second class experts at the
Madison Street theater. Chicago, Nov. 26
TO Dec. s, 1883, Eugene Carter taking first
money. The other contestants were Moulds,
Maggioli, Ives, Hstley and Rhines. He has
taken part in number of contests during
the last few years and has shown himself
to be n thoroughly reliable, steady and
consistent player.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15
THE WHEELING WORLD.
. G. Bnld now welphs 1so mounds.

n. y. Bhlu now weighs loO POUNDS.
Harry Tyler, the professional record
breaking racing man, announces that he
has decided TO retire permanently from the
track.
During President Wilson's administra-
tion the l.. A. w has paid up SO, 600 OF
debt, and at the time of the national as
sembly in February will be $4,000 to the
good.
Charley Murphy, who has been suspend
ed by tho l.. A. W has engaged G.. :.
Luscomb 90 present his case to the nation
al assembly. Luscomb Is ex-prcsident OF
the l.. a. w.
The medal offered by the Century club
OF America for the club making tho great
est number OF runs has been won by the
Century whoelmen Of Maryland, who have
ridden in 205 century runs.
Fred Titus Is In earnest about going 20
Franco. IL hopls Ln haxn- his casa ranilan-
cd az the l.. A.'W. national assembly, but
failing In that he will pack his grip and
try his luck among the Fronch profession
ais.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15
Advice to q Budding Journalist.

Reference has rightly been made to Mr..
Sala's kindness TO journalistic beginners.
Here is what Il. A. :. wrote some years
ago 10 correspondent on the subject Of
tho best education for n journalist:
''First. Learn shorthand thoroughly,
and when you have mastered IL, advertise
for a situation MS general reporter on tho
staff OF provincial newspaper.
Second Learn as many foreign Ian
guaRes as you have any aptitude for and
keep up your Latin and Greek, II any
Latin and Greek you have learned at
school.
"Third. as many books on as
many subjects rs you possibly cen get nc
cess 10 and copy into big book such pas
sages as you may think useful or interest
ing.
Fourth. Work as many hours day
rs you arc physically and mentally able 20
do"
BY way of p. s., Mr.. Saia added, "You
write legib.e hand, and that is in your
favor "--Westminstor Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15
Emperor and Dumnlinra.

Ananecdote which was current OF Ferdi-
uand of Austria at one time greatly de-
lighted his subjects and gave rise TO q COM
mon saying. One summer day he was
hunting in the Syrian mountains and was
overtaken by violent thunderstorm. He
sought refuge In farmhouse whose oocu-
pants were just then ut dinner, and his
fancy was caught by some smoking dump
lings, made of coarse flour He tasted them,
liked them and asked for. more, and when
he got back To Vienna, to the horror of the
royal cooks, no ordered the same dumplings
to be served up daily.
Tho courtiers were scandalized that such
a coarse dish should figure on the menu,
and even his physicians demonstrated
against tho use of such food.
The emperor had always been the most
plant Of men, but he now showed that he
had will of his own and persisted In
gratifying his new fancy. Finally the
physicians pretended that IL was dangerous
to his health to DO living on dumplings
and insisted on bis giving them up.
The hitherto docile sovereign stamped
his foot and declared that he would never
sign another official document il his diet
were denied him.
''Emperor / am," lie shouted, "and
dumplinRs l will have"
Toprevent "a stoppage of the government
machinery opposition was withdrawn, and
his majesty elupg tenaeiously to his dump
lings. Then the imperial phrase became
provorbial, and thereafter, when any one
insisted on gratifying silly whim, some
one was sure to say;
Emperor am, and dumplings I will
Youths Companion.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15

n star Rext season, ana J. sne should be 10
Is practically certain that she will be a
successful ono from the start.
The three Holland brothers--Joseph, r..
N. and George-come OF theatrical stock,
and it would be difficult to find stronger
histrionio fraternal trio. George has taken
TO management, but his brothers are still
on 1.-THE other side OF tho footlights'' as
stars.
Alexander Salvini Is the son Of Tomasso
Salvini, the greatest Othello and Gladiator
the world has ever seen; Coquelin comes
naturally by his great ability, as also do
Mrs. Kendall, julia Nelson, EJlaline Ger
ris, the younger Grossmi!h, Fritz viii
liams, Fred Terry, George @. Boniface, Jr.,
Joseph wheelock, Jr., and SCORES of others
who are today delighting the theater goers
OF the world. OCTAyUs COHEN.
New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15
Tuis suns.

The star Alpha Centauri-the nearest
ttar to the earth as far as we yet know
consists, IA the telescope shows, of two
suns, one of which Is five or six times
brighter than tho other Bat recent OBJ
scryatlons by Mr.. Roberts ut the Cape Of
Good Hope observatory have led him TO
tho conclusion that tho two componcnts Of
Alpha Ccntauri, much ~ they differ I'm
brightness, are really ncnrly equal In
weight. Together thoy are twice rs heavy
"a our sun. 10 seems 10 follow from these
facts that ono OF those twin suns Is losln,
its light, and In tho course of ages MAJ bo-
como only gigantic Opaque planet, while
its companion will stili continue TO blaze
with solar srlendos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-01-15
Louis Aidrich and Stage Children.

Louis Aldrlch, the veteran actor and
king pin OF the Actors fund Of America,
which has q good deal to do with stage
children, says: Il agree thoroughly with
Fanny Davenport when she dccries the ex.
istence OF stage children. was n stage
child myself used To play before i was
, 10 years old. We are wont TO hear a great
deal about these sweet faced little cherubs
thae are so happy Ia the fond appreciation
Of the public, but, truth TO tell, they are
usually overworked in order To support
grown up folk, and this does them perma-
nent injury