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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-16
LOWEST IN 27 YEARS.
The U. S. Agricultural Depart
ment Cotton Report.

\. WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. i0.-The Agri-
cultural Department; moathly crop report,
issued to-day says:
Tae L. S. Department Of Agriculture for
coNon reports shows dec!ioe from the
coudaon Of the crop in August, which was
50 to S. "a deciiue of Is points
The September repoc,s. are TIE lowest for
27 years. The State averages a:e Virginia
50, North Carolina 70, South Carolina 20,
Georgia II, Florida 12, Alabama SO, Missis-
sippi 81, Louisiana sc, Texas 81, Arkansas
SO, Tennessee ell. Missouri 81, Ina!an Ter
ritory co. Oklahoma IS.
There has been g general decline in the
condition Of the crop during the past month
except in a few counties ia Mississippi and
Louisiana Owing % excessive heat and Dry
weather plants have saed leaves, biooc!s aud
hollis. Rain cama 80 late 10 bene..t crop
Plant nesured prsnata:eiy @aG .s beng gath
cred earlier ihaa fos ma0y years
.rh4 staple ia unca lighter than usa.i "a
consequence Of tee d7oash. and heat arc 'ae
sbsdclus WI. result in naie::ss damage 10
yi9,5 erc,:: ne ;cp crcp.
DEA1y.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-16
Arrest of lyman, No. l, After
the Lapse Of IL Years.

LoSD.S, September 13.-S P.
TYnnss, the notorious No l., Of
the Irish In7incibles, who was SO fre-
quently mentioned during the trial Of
persons charged with the murder of
Lord Frederick Cs?endish. c;:ief secre-
tary for Ireland, and Mr.. T II Burke,
permaner. uuder secretary in Phoenix
Park. Dublio. OF May s, 1882. was
arrested st Boulogne, France, at i
o'clock this morning on a warrant ls-
sued ia 1882 lyman is also charged
with being concerned in the manu-
factuce of dynamite bombs for use in
Europe It. has been learned that be
arrived in Europe in August, disem-
barking at Genoa He proceeded
thence to Paris, where i; is alleged he
concerted with the Irish dynamite fac
ton. On Friday he arrived at Bou-
logne aud expouoded Fenian views at
the hotel bar He has been watched
since he arrived 10 France by an Eog
lish detective, who. this morning placed
him under arrest. The officer pointed
revolver at his head and threatened
70 shoot him if he made the slightest
restance lyman was speedily Sc
cured He subsequently admitted bis
identity. In his possession we're found
considerable sum of money aud a num-
Der Of incriminatiug papers. He will
be asraigned before Judge 10 Bou.
logne in the morning, with view Of Sc
curing his extradition. 1t is said bis
arrest is connected with the arrest of
Bell and Wallace, the fcrmer having
been captured in Glasgow aud the latter
in Rotterdam.
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Health Officers Report.
Published by Reqnest.
To the President ard Members Sumter Boar1

To the President ard Members Sumter Board
Of Health, .Sun;ter, s. G.
Gentlemen most respectfully report that
. | made an official and rigid inspection Of the
white Graded School building to-day during
schoo; hours and Was conrteously received
and conducted around the building and prem
ises ay Supt. Il. Edmunds. | Inspected
the class rooms, assembly ball, corridors. ro-
;auda. and. in fact, the entire building from
TOP to bottom, and tie closest scrutiny failed
TO disclose any sign of neglect. but on the
other haud permit rae 10 say that the Sumter
Graded Schoo! building is model Of neat
ness, enc perhaps the best kept aud hea!thleSt
public building OF its hiad IN the State. The
exemplary coalition Of the building, i ob-
serve. is due 20 the hne discipline maiutainsd
oy Sapt. EdDunds and his Efficient corps ct
assistants 10 their respective departments,
this being 10 aii appearances q united effort
apoa the part Of all of the teachers 10 see
tilet the building is kept extraordinarily
clean and healthy. I have never found this
building in any shape but as stated 10 ;hiS
:eport, although have frequently dropped
10 unexpectedly upoo Official inspec'ioo
TIE sanitary condiiion was as near perfect as
could be desired The floor, walls, wiz
COWS, stairs, ETC., are in clean condition.
N fact, it is remarkable how so large build
iog IN which hundreds o. school children
daiiv congregate can be continually kept go
scrupulonsly clean and free Of any sign OF dirt,
etc., with only one j.nitor ts do the york.
Supt Edmunds and ms assistants deserve
special commentator for their successful e!-
forts and the School Board and Board OF
Health have cause to congratulate themselves
:hai under tue presen: managemea, tie chill
ireu will be comfortable, healthy and no
doubt happy. | cannot refrain from speak
ing of the courtesy aud kiadness shown your
officer at f. Il times by Supt. Edmuads.
Yours truly,
4. Reardcu,
Sept g. 1896 Health officer.
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How's This.

We Offer One Hundred Dollars Reward Tor
auy case OF Ca;ar,h that caano' be cured oy
Halls Csta1,h Cure.
F.J. Cheney & Co, Props. Tcledc. .
We the undersigned, have known r. j.
Cheney sor the las: IS years. aod bei'e7e him
,erfec,ly honorable Il: all business srarsac-
;.oas and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by their firul
Wes. l. TrSax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo: ..
Walding. kinnan & Mardin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, ..
Halrs Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood aud mucous
surfaces of the system. Price, 75c. per Dot
tie. Sold by sll Druggists, Testimonials
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JACKSONVILLE. Fla Sept. IA At

JACKSONVILLE. Fla Sept. IA At
church IN Levy county last night
John Ssreator shot Tucker Williams.
Eco. s!oox ..,:.: l. ,n".~ S:tns /: is
tbou9n. W,i,aus and Cook will die.
Streajor accompanied the sister of
Williams TO church against the la:ter's
Wish. The brother aided by Cook and
Sims attempted 20 whip Strca'eT and
the shooting foliowed. StreatoE es-
Gagged
MoxrcoNsnRY. Sept. IA -John Lee,
co'orea. was shor to death by unknown
parties a; Gordon. Ala, Sunday eight
There had been j rnw in to"u Sa'ur-
day afseruoou Iii which :wo "bl:e men
were shot tas ret killed. by two ne
grces. There vas talk OF lypchias the
shooters. aud they werr removed TO
Dothau for safe keeping l. seems Lee
had bad great deal TO say about the
trouble. Hc ran a negro restaurant
and Sunday night was taken ous of his
house aud his body ri,1dled with bul-
lets
KNoxyIlLE, Sept. ii Cullen & New
man. wholesale Qaeens ware. China aod
medicine dealers, the largest house Of
the kind in the south. filed deed of
trust on their household goods and an
assignment on their business to day.
Green & Shielss and Comfort & Spell.
man we're named as trustees aud as
signees The liabilities will amount TO
over $3.50, 900, while the aeset will not
equal this amount. The fru was larg-
ely interested in the Fonataiu Head
Railroad company, several ccal con-
panies aud land corporations. The fail
ure is the largest ever recorded in this
city. 1t is feared other houses may be
affected by the assignment.
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y.. 81. ...eS' hell:eeasiiss,,;; .s8stg7e isealth.
State Of South Carolina

RJ r. Z Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
w HEnEA M ss SEb4sTAS b AS. !, s.aa s's I.,se sss
Of Administration q the Estate Of and effects
Of ELEANOR {. JAMES. deceased.
These arc therefore to cite and :dinon;>fl nil
and singular the kindred and creditors of the
said Mrs Eleanor C. James, deceased, tha, they
be and appear before me. in the Court Of Pro-
bate. to bc he'd at Sumter {. H.. IN October i.
1896 after publication hereof, at II o'clock
in the forenoon. to <hew cause. if auy ;hey
have, why the said Administration should not
be granted.
Given under my hand, this 18th day Of
September 4. D., 1895
THOS. V. WALSH,
Judge of Probate.
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The State Of South Carolina
COUNTY OF SUaTER.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
SUMMONS FOR Relief.
Complain Nlst Served.

Complain A1et Served.
Sebastian ". Jlmex aaG William j ,Jamey,
pleintifs, qgalnst .Nartha H. Ftrguson,
Fifth Heyus. Hortenxs LhN, Ethel Toms.
Carrie Pcnfiin, Gsrtrudc t'axtnin md
HHt;e B Panhnin, DetendG1ts
To the Defendants ebove named
You are hereby summoned and required to
arswer the complaint in this action, which
has oeen this day filed in he Office of toe
Clerk Of the Court Of COMMON Pleas, Tor :nt
said County, and 10 serve ;. copy of your
answer to The said complaint cn the suo-
scribers at their Office il the City of Sumter,
in ga ID County and State within twenty days
after the service hereof, exclusive Of tie day
of 81 ch service; and if you fail 70 answer
the complaint witbin the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff 10 this action will apply TO the
Court for the relief demanded il the com.
plant.
Dated at Sumter, S. G., August -, A. D.,
1896.
HAYNSWORTH l. &HAYNSWORTH,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Aug l2-6t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-16
Epilepsy 70 Years.
Cured by DR.. Niles Neryine.

A few years ago, Mr.. L. ". Gallahcr, was
an extensive, successful expert manu-
tacturer Of l1mber products. Attacked with
epilepsy, ne WIS Obliged 10 give uo his bust
ness. The attacks came UPON him most in
oppor:unelv. One time falling from = c:lrri-
age, 10 anc; her down stairs, and often in the
street. Cncc be fell down Il sh2f; in the
n:;N, his injuric; nearly pIovin. fatal. NJ.
Gallahcr writes iroc1 .,Iil%auAee: Feb Ii, '95.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-16

'There are none mere miserable tb0n cpl
}eptics. Fer 20 years suffered with epilep
tic fits. having rs high us five in one night. l
tried any number O. physicians, paying to
one alone, g fec OF 5500G0 and have done
iiti!o tCr year; bat search for something 70
help ne, and have taken AL the leading
remedies, Dur received &c benefit. a year ago
1s4y so", Ch;is. :. Ga!lalec, Gius:;s: at 1al
:;ccd St, Milwaukee. gave me Dr.. Miles
Restorative ,Ncrvire, ana | tried it with
g.:.t: 5;iin- result. Have hid huo two fi::;
>i:ce !,c Ga; :l::lins i. a:a aet;cr now in
every "a?I ti.aa j have been ia 20 years"
l9;. ..:ii,., r. a1n,ics are sod - dra=cis:s
.1n Z: positive .'ulr2Gtec .!.;.o tie Gr>t bottle
WI ::e:e:v or p;.icc refunded. 6ooi on the
ifc-r; ;,::,; Serves, :rse. .tG0rc.>.
-. :, lies ..ctic;:! Co. Eii,n4It, *,
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Potash.

.Strikingly profitable results
lac been obtained by follow
i.lS this plan.
t.::c pa:ph!cs advertising circulars i,ocn,-
~. co.l fertilizers bu, practical works contain.
researches the subject o fer,li<.,ion ;rd
-,.:.y h.i::::. - .::c-s They tie. f,-
II ming
GERii:,& KALI WORKS.
es Nassau 81: N,-.v York.
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DENTIST.
Furlnall University,
&REENNILLE. s. 4.

The next session vii! begin September 23d,
1895. Courses o. Instruction extensive and
thorough. Expenses moderate. Fu!l corps
of instructors. For particulars, apply to the
President, G. MANLY. ID.
A1g. l9.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-09-16
? oor soil

and exhausted ::elds which
were once productive can again
be made profitably fertile
by a proper rotation Of crops
and by the intelligent use OF
fertilizers containing high per-
cenfages of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27

Money to loan on watches. diamonds
and jewelry- Fine repairing. H W
Schlemer. SOP Kansas avenue
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27
REED DISLIKES M'KINLEY.
a Story Explaining Why He Didn't
Stop at Canton.

Washington, Nov. 27.-The gossip
about Congressman Dingley and Bou-
telle for cabinet positions has been in
creased by the interest attaching to the
action of Speaker Reed in passing
through Canton on his way east without
stopping to pay his respects TO the pres
ident-elect. 1t has been said for Mr..
Reed by some OF his too-ready friends
that he adopted this course for the pur-
pose of disarming those who would say,
if he called upon MI Mckinley. that he
did so for the purpose of bringing to the
attention of the president-elect his
availability as cabinet timber. But it
is learned today on the highest author
ity that Speaker Reed was governed
by no such instincts of caution. He did
not call upon Mckinley because he does
not like him, and was not willing to
Reed is q man who has never been able
to appear friendly to his political 0ppO-
nents. and it has been one OF his leading
characteristics since boyhood TO rub
the fur the wrong way. Since May last.
when il became known that Mckinley
was sure to be nominated. Mr.. Reed has
not attempted to conceal his feelings,
and his course during the campaign
was such as to call forth the criticisms
of his warmest personal and political
friends.
Mr.. Reed made many campaign
speeches. and they were of the highest
and most influential character, but he
declined emphatically and impOlitely to
be governed III the slightest manner
by the wishes of the national commit
tee or of any of the state committees.
He does not like Mckinley he does not
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27

IT. w. Schlemer. matchmaker and jew
elry. Money to loan on watches and
JeWelry. Fine repairing. 502 Kan ave.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27

ike Mark Hanna, and he does not like
any of the men who were prominent in
bringing about the nomination and cleo
ton of Mckinley. The authority for
this statement is a New England man,
who is as close TO Mr. Reed personally
and as entirely in his confidence as
any man in public life He admits that
in mapping out a pleasure tour to the
Pacific coast and speaking en- route, in
stead of paying attention to the appeals
of the national and state committees to
make speeches in Ohio. Michigan and
other states where good speakers were
needed Mr.. Reed not only demonstrate
ed his envious feelings toward McKin-
ley, but embarrassed his friends
In other words" said this New Eng
land Reed Republican today f'the
speakers course during the campaign
reason of the sOundnass of his argu-
ments and the brilliancy of his speeches.
has aieniaued him entirely from the
Republicans who will be influential in
the administration during the next four
years, and, what is worse, has alienated
many of his most ardent admirers in
the several states, who may not forgive
him for failing to show magnaninafty
IN campaign that brought together on
common platform patriotic citizens of
an parties and all factions. no matter
WneJher they were friendly or un-
friendly to the nominee of the ReDub-
Hcan party We who are his personal
friends viii stick to Mr. Reed and he
VIII undoubtedly be elected speaker of
the house of the Fifty-fifth congress
ms, however, viii not be accomplished
without a party fight and I am much
afraid the speaker viii live to regret
MS weakness in not cOnceaIing his ami
mostly to the president-elect the chair
man of the national committee. and the
otner Mckinley Republicans. But then.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27

dicial investigation of the merits of the
case The railway company has AFRO
gantly assumed and exercised control
over the executive and law departments
of the state 1t has bulldOzed the re-
ceiver from the discharge of his duty
Tt has unSucceSSfulIy reSOrted to steps,
falsehOods and undue pressure to in
timidate the county attorney 1t has
given no consideration TO either private
reputation or official station. 1t has
ruthlessly attacked and attempted to
destroy everything that stood in the
way of its organized rapacity.
There is nothing in the proceedings
of the district court Of jefferson county
or that of attorneys for the plaintiff indi
eating a purpose to Cypress or harass
the railway company. The court by its
order gave to the railway company the
option to retain and use its entire rail-
way during the litigation BY paying in
to court a fair rental value Of less than
five hundred miles of its track or to sur
render that portion of its track to the
receiver. This rental would be but a
small per cent of the income of its eight
thousand miles Of railway system. The
rental 50 paid would necessarily be re-
turned to the railway company at the
end of the litigation. In making the or
der the district court went beyond the
stra light letter of the law in order to
save the railway company from posi-
bic injury by q disturbance of its traf-
fic. On the part Of the receiver or the
attorneys for the state there was shown
no intention to interfere with the rail-
way business by unSeemiy haSte-lt was
four days after the receiver was APP
pointed be fore he attempted to qualify
and the railway company was given q [
least five days longer to exercise its OPP
ton to retain the use Of the property
during the litigation 1t is very appar-
ant ON the face of the proceedings that
the railway company was given every
opportunity compatible with a due and
orderly course of justice to raise legal
objection and to exercise its option.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27
SENATOR DUBOIS VIEWS.
There Can be No General Prosperity
Under MeKinIez,s Aduinistration.

salt Lake. Utah. Nov. 27.-The Tri-
bune this morning publishes an inter
view with Senator Dubois of Idaho. The
senator says that he has no idea that
there would be any attempt to pass the
Dingley bin at this session Of con-
gress; that it was piece Of legislation
that failed at the last session and ought
TO fail at any session.
silver senators in the next congress he
said They viii hold the balance Of
power in the senate and viii mo doubt
continue their aggressive fight for sill
YER, making all other issues subordinate
to that There can be no prosperity un-
der the Mckinley administration any
more than was under Cleveland Nc
Kinley wants high tariff and a gold
standard No matter what kind of
tariff we have there can be no prosper
ity except for the few under the gold
standard One more trial of the Repub-
licans Will convince the people of this
in my judgment. and the silver advO-
Gates viii win the congress in rs and
the presidency in 1900
Senator Cannon of Utah leaves for
Washington this morning.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27

St Louis. Nov. 27.-The Society OF
the Blue and the Gray. a fraternaI
mingling of veterans of the union and
confederate forces opposed to each
other in the civil war. celebrated
Thanksgiving by holding a meeting for
permanent organization electing off
GERS and arranging for Incorporation
under the state laws.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27

Kansas city. Nov. 27.-George Smith,
a student at the Kansas university.
who came to this city to witness the
football same, fell from a cable car at
Ninth and Washington streets last
night about IL % clock, and his right ell
bow was run over and badly crushed
He was taken to All Saints hospital
where Dr Iuen. the Metropolitan rail-
way surgeon, dressed the fracture DIT.
Iuen said this morning at 2 O'Clock that
he thought that the arm could be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27

Must I perish thus2" he moved his
hearers to pity. and one of the cole
CLANS exclaimed. BE game, We'll save
your The boys insisted that the Black
Crook should stand up straight and
they urged on the parties to every stage
encounter with Tackle low" Down. "
Foul tackle Rush him" or Inter
fere therel" " hen the comic man was
trying TO carry off the heavy treasures
in the fairy grotto. they advised him to
-CaII for q silver certihcate."
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27
Union Treasurer Says He was Robbed

St Louis, Nov. 27=Phfl Lee treas
urer of the local branch Of the National
Hold Carriers union, claims that three
men held him up at a pistols point
near Fifteenth street and Franklin ave
nue. and robbed him of the funds of the
union. which he had on his person.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27

To cure all old sores. to heal an fndo-
lent ulcer, or to speedily cure piles. you
need simply apply DeVitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve according to directions. It's
magic-hke action viii surprise you C.
w. Stansheld, 632 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27

you know. Mr.. Reed is always himself,
and he does not know how to play the
game of politics in the usual Way.n
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-27
THUGS TAKE CHICAGO.
Citizens Are Afraid to Go Out Mig
$50 More Police.

Chicago Nov 27.-F'Orty- hOld-ups
have been reported to the police Of
Chicago during November up to date.
and it is probable the number will
reach 50 before the month ends AR
rests have been made in half the cases,
but the epidemic of robbery seems on
the increase. Chief Badenoch has
asked the city council to allow him $50
more policemen for the better protec-
tion of the city.
The alarm of the citizens has become
so great that travel on the streets at
night has been affected to a marked
degree. Theater managers say the at
tendance at their places has decreased
greatly and that first class perform
ances fail to draw full houses. Street
car traffic has suffered most of all.
People are afraid to ride in the cars at
night and the travel finally became so
light that Mr.. Yerkes several weeks
go took the night cars off Madison
street where they had been running
for 20 years often the cars would
carry no one but the driver and con-
ductOr. and the company decided to
abolish the line altogether "a vigorous
protest was made. however, by patrons
who work at night and the cars were
restored by order of the council.
RObberies have been common in Chi
caso ever since the long and short
men began their daring raids last
summer. Those notorious young viii
iains are now in custody but hold-ups.
sand baggings and burglaries are as
frequent as ever before.
Kansas City daily journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1892-1897, 1896-09-11
THE EDUCATED HEN.
She wouldn't Hatch IN EGE That Was
Marked .sNo Coed.

This is an instance where the chicken
couId read. says the New Orleans Times
Democrat TITS case OF absolute game
ness on the one hand and a knowledge OF
English on the other" remarked Deputy
Collector Of Customs Ozenne. Of the Teche
people say is an inordinate fondness for
game chickens. Well. l have good rea-
son for IT, but that's not the question.
About two weeks ago 1 concluded not to
set any more game hens on account OF the
lateness of the season, so 1 gathered
various portions of the yard and placed
them in a nest, intending to take them
into the house for use there. Among the
lot was an egg belonging to a 'dunghilf
fowl, and this I marked mo good and
placed with the others. Leaving the nest
for an hour, found upon my return that
a hen. one Of the game hens. had taken
possession and was setting for dear life.
thought I'd let her hatch. and the next
morning when / went to the nest 1 found
the egg marked no good on the straw
outside. Thinking IL had fallen out. 1
placed 1t again in the nest and left. The
next day I again found the egg on the
of the lot in the nest, thought this funny.
/ once more placed the egg in the nest,
again In the center Of the lot, and then
went outside. Hearing noise in the chick
en- house little later. ! went back and
In a moment she found what she wanted
and proceeded to roll with her bill an egg
from the nest to the ground. She rolled
II several feet away. and then, as II re-
considering her intention to leave 1t there,
deliberately cracked the she'll picked
up the pieces and saw that 1t was the no
good egg. Not only had the hen been able
To read, but she had been too dogxoned
game to hatch a 'dunghill' egg