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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08
THE SENATORIAL RACE,

Why did John L. McLaurin refuse
to enter the contest for the Senator
ship ? We do not know, but have a
decided opinion that he was held out
of the race by few of the admins
tration ring and sundry hangers on
of the ring in whom lie has conf
dence. These men expect and desire
continuation of tavors from the
Administration, and they know that they
must retain the good graces Of GER
tain bosses to receive these substantial
favors. The bosses had slated one
John Gary Evans for the Senate,
and had McLaurin entered the race
against this little man, who has the NAL
odorousness of the bond commits
sions clinging to him, the slate would
have been smashed. For the preser-
vation and sustentation of this John
Gary Evans-selfnamed "the game
cock"-by the life.giving aliment of
public pap, John L McLaurin had TO
be kept out Of the race; therefore
these men who had the ear of McLau-
rim, misled him as to the status OF
public sentiment, and he missed the
opportunity Of lifetime. He would
have swept the field clear of all op-
ponents and would have gone into
office without any difficulty. His
public record is clean. consistent,
and he has won reputation for inde-
pendence in thought and action above
all other men who have been associa
ted with the Reform movement.
With his record, abilities and hold on
the popular fancy, one John Gary
Evans would have gone down in
inglorious, though brazen defeat.
We do not believe either Earle or
Duncan would have ventured into
the contest in the event of McLaurin's
candidacy, for they hid themselves
out in the bushes until it was a cer-
tainty that McLaurin would not enter
the lists
We regret exceedingly that Mr..
McLaurin is not a candidate for the
Senate, for he is a man for whom we
could vote with some degree Of salts
faction. His failure to enter the
contest was mistake on his part, a
lost opportunity, and for the State,
the most unfortunate event of the
campaign
The three-cornered contest, now
pending between John Gary Evans
of bond commission ill., fame, Judge
Joseph H Earle, and Mr.. John G
Duncan, ia not interesting. Evans is
said to be the logical. candidate, be-
cause, forsooth, he is the favorte and
most peculiarly plant Of the tools OF
Senator Tillman Judge Earle has
become of late years Jealous
.seeker er"-not after the truths Of
eternal salvation, however-but after
Office. and is generally regarded,
notwithstanding his recognized
ability, as sort of political hack,
who will enter almost any
race where good Office is
the prize Mr.. Duncan is IN
known to the people Of the State and
they will have to form an opinion OF
him from his campaign utterances
Of the three of them there is but a
choice between two-Earle and Dun
can, Evans has not successfully clear
ed himself Of the bond scandal
.~.o-.-r.-.-u,azr.,,s,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08

To prevent pale and delrate children from
lapsing into chronic invslids later in life,
they should take A, er's Ssrsaparilla together
With plenty of wholesome food aud outdoor
exercise What they need to build up the
system il good red blood.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08
Claren0nt LODGE No. Ga 4. I. M

THE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU.
NICATION of Claremont Lodge, No.
"a, A. F. NJ: will be held on Thursday
Evening, July 23d,i Up. N. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
By order, F. NJ. SPANN, W. u.
II. c. Moses. Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08
Our Corset Customers

Stand by us; are you one Of them? We
sell none but The wel-tested makes. We
study your corset needs. you bny corset
here and it does not suit you in every way
bring il back this corset stock of ours is
ruu for the benefit of our patrons. If We
please them it's bound TO be remune'at;ve to
US. We are selling Fast Black Corset at
5Oc., equal TO any dollar corset-Sole agent
for same.
a lot of broken sizes in 81 Corsets at e9c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08

Few medicines have held their ground so
successfully IS Ayers Cherry Pecioral. Du-
ring the past fifty years, it has been the most
popular of all cougn-cures aud the demand
for it 10 day is greater than ever before.
Prompt 10 ACT and sure u cure.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08

The situation in Bisbopville, as de-
scribed in our regular correspondence
from that place, is very unfortunate.
That Any citizen or citizens of a COM
muuity should support law breakers
ip their violation of the law,
(: defy the laws and the regular officers
Of the law, and, by display of force,
prevent the execution of the Law, is to
be- both deplored and condemned.
When the people of a community set at
naught the laws enacted for the benefit
and protection of the people at large.
aud defy the officers elected and en-
powered to enforce these laws, there is
something radically wrong. either With
public sentiment or with the methods
adopted for the enforcement of the law.
Since we are not on the ground aud
have not perfect familiarity with the
conditions that obtain in Bishopville,
we cannot presume to form hoal
opinion in the matter /; but We are
satisfied that there is something wrong
at the very root Of the matter, else the
unfortunate events Of Thursday would
not have been possible in community
like Bishopville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08
Laundriied Shirt Waists

Gould take up our entire advertising space
telling vor abou. them, ard then not co JUS
tice 20 the stock ten minutes Inspection
will impress you more than columns ot de-
scrlptiop. Just four lots. However. this
time ,he7'll talk for a stock full
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EDITORIAL NOTES.

The Hon. Jas. H. Earle should eth
er resign the judgeship, or get out OF
the race for the Senate. The spec
tacle he preseuts at present is not edi-
tying He is standing oo the Judicial
robes With both feet, while his hands
are out. stretched eagerly towards the
Senatorial .oga that is slipping from the
shoulders Of Joho L. NJ. Irby. A
Judge and candidate in one and the
same person is hybrid tina. the voters
of South Carolina, do not especially ad-
mire.
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Shoes and Slippers.

lie have an immense line of the latest
styles in Oxfords that care now closing out,
We can Fl you and prices are sure 10 please.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08

Something new aDd original in tablets at
H.G. Osteen l. Co.'s Book Store. Tablets
with paper doll covers for cents
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notice OF APPOINTMENTS

IICN Or SUA I'm N~oONAAt
SUMTER, s. c.. April ri, 1886.
,J,HE BOARD Or REGISTRATION will
open their books in
MAYESylLLE, Tuesday, jcIy IL
SHILOH, Wednesday, July is.
NORWCOD'S \ ROADS, Thursday,
July l6
LYNCHBURG, Friday, July II
ST. CHARLES, Wednesday, July y.
MT. CLIO, (Rpid's MILD Thursday, July
%.
CONCORD, (Gordon's Mil!.) Monday,
July 81
For the purpose of registering all qualified
electors.
J.D. WILDER, Chairman.
j. NJ. KNIGHT,
". S. JAMES, Clerk.
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l hereby announce myself candidate sor
County Superintendent Of Education, al the
approaching election.
June Is. w. j. DURANT.
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Such Parasol Selling

Aswea are doing has seldom been seen in
this "peck O. the woods" Had TO buy big
lots TO get the makers cleanup prices,
but quantity doesn't frighsen US when every
thing else is right. These lo's'll surprise
fou.
Sl25 Parasols now IS cents.
50 90 Pavasols now 81 35.
So. 90 Parasols DOW 81 Is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08

The friends of JOHN J. SHAW, of Mt.
Clio, announce him as a candidate for County
Supervisor, subject 10 the action OF the DEM
ocratc primary. VOTERS.
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Summer Dress StuHs

Talk With T.. unct:taio sound There's
money-saving argument in every yard OF
these lots. One doesn't have to he rich 10
dress we'll: h little money goes long WAY.
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Wash Goods Harvest.

Never was time when hese dainty fabrics
we're so cheap as now Lawns, Camo1cS,
E,mi,ies, Jacouets, Percn.es and hosts OF
o,ber weayes at aGoGt loom price.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08

l hereby announce myself candidate for
the Office of Supervisor for Sumter County.
E. B. MULDROW.
Nav 20-*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-07-08

Knowing Mr.. Geo. P. McKageu 70 te
thoroughly competent in every respect and
highly appreciated for his moral worth, We
feel that the sfairs of the Sheriff 6 Office
would be without fear or favor administered
BY him, and acceptable TO the whole people,
and he is hereby announced as candidate
subject to the rules of the Democratic pri-
mary. MANY VOIERS.
MAY 20.
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announce myself candidate for the Office
of County Superin tendent of Education, SUBJ
ject to the action of the Democratic primary.
June "a A. P. ..FINSON.
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Mr. Editor: Please announce my candi-
dscy for the Office of County Supervisor.
JUNIUS A. RHAME.
May 20.
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The undersigned respectfully announces
himself q candidate for Clerk Of Court aud
would appreciate the support Of his fellow
Democrats for that posiiIon.
THOS. E. RICHARDSON,
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May 20.

Mr. Editor: Having been solicited by
friends, respectfully announce myself as H
candidate for Clerk of Court tor Sumter
County, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party. Having considerable expert
ence in the Office under the late Col. Graham
and others, fatter myself that can give
general satisfaction, and solicit an earnest
supper, from the party. Very respectfully,
S. F. LENOIR.
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hereby announce myself candidate for
the Office of Clerk Of the Court, subject to
the Democratic primary.
SHEPARD NASH
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hereoy announce myself as candidate
for County Supervisor, and will abide By the
decision of the Democratic primary
w. S. DINKINS.
MAY 20-*
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FOR SHERIFF.

announce msseit as candidate fer
Sheriff of Sumter County. sutjec; 20 tie
action Of the Democratic party
July S;h, 1875. /. 5. SfCCkEl
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CANDIDATES CARDS.
FOR CONGRESS.
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

Capt ?. P. Gallard is announced as Il
candidate 1T the ensuing Democratic Primary
for the position of Clerk of the Court.
June 10.
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FOR AUDITOR.
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

Believing in al honest, economical and
practical conduct of our county affairs, the
friends of MARION Dorm put him in nomina-
ton as candidate for the Office of County
Supervisor. He possesses the qualities 10 fill
the Office to the satisfaction OF all the lax
PAYERS.
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All other wash goods in proportion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-09
DIPHTHERIA.
Swift, But Fatal in its Action Unless
Properly Treated.

Nine out of ten cases can be saved
with proper care. This is disease
caused by microbes; they grow and
increase in the terrible LESSONS of the
throat; from there they are taken
up by the blood, in this way they
contaminate the entire system, and
the patient dies thoroughly poisoned.
Use Kickapoo Indian Sagwa for
this trouble. 1t purifies the blood;
it acts direct on the stomach, liver
and kidneys; it expels all poisonous
secretions by the natural channels of
the body, and enables the great vital
organs to perform their natural
functions; it carries the patient over
the critical point of the disease;
convalescence and health attend its
use. Purely vegetable; efficient
always; harmful never. All drug
gists sell it. $500 bottle; 6 bottles
for $500.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-09
swINDLING OLD RECLUsE.
Stole Trust Funds and Then Killed
Himself.

GLOUCESTER, Mass, Oct Sat noon to-
day a notice was posted on the doors of the
Cape Ann Savings bank, stating that the
institution had been closed. Immediately
came the shocking news that George ]. Marsh,
for more than quarter of a century the
trusted treasurer OF the bank, as we'll as
the treasurer and trustee for numerous large
at his summer home at Annisuuam.
Late tonight the bank officials stated that
after a hurried examination, no shortage
could be found In Mr.. Marsh's account with
the institution although the securities of the
bank In Boston had not been examined. The
first intmation they had Of any wrong was a
note which Vice President Cunningham re-
ceived upon entering the bank this morning.
The note was from Mr.. Marsh and stated
that his (Marsh'sl dead body would be found
In the cellar of his summer home at Annis-
guam. Two messengers were at once dispatch
ed to Annisquam six miles distant, and when
they arrived at the house they found Marsh
lying on the floor with carbine In one hand,
a revolver in the other. The top of his head
was completely blown off while on table
this cowardly act let him try it."
Marsh who was bachelor lived the life
OF a recluse for many years. His home is
on the extreme point of rocks almost mac
eessible except by aSnarrow path. He was
treasurer of the Cape Ann Savings bank. of
the Gilbert Home Corporation. of the Gilbert
Hospital Corporation, and trustee Of the
Gilbert Charity fund the Gilbert estate, the
Hough estate, the George H. Rogers estate,
the Fuller-Davis estate the estate of Sarah
M. Johnson and the Hildreth estate
One of his bondsmen stated tonight that
probably cover the shortage, but 1t is
rumored that his peculation from the other
estates will be more than 500 000 the Hill
dreth estate being the principal sufferer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-09
REPUBLICAN, CLUBS.
Letter of Regret Sent to New York
by Mckinley.

Lctter OA ReSret sent TO New u rk
by Mckinley.
SYRACUSE, N. Y, Oct. S.-The state
league Of Republican clubs Of New
York began it's annual meeting today
in this city. There was a large at
tendance. George E. Green presided.
Letters of regret were read from ex-
Gov William Mckinley, National
Chairman M. A. Hanna, .ex-President
Harrison, Speaker Reed, Senators
Allison and Quay, and ex-senator It.
G. Platt. Mr.. Mckinley wrote:
The fact that circumstances con-
strain me to adhere to the rule I laid
down at the opening of the campaign.
to remain at my home. will am sure
be taken as sufficient explanation why
l cannot accept the invitation. But I
avail myself of the opportunity to
make acknowledgment of my deep an
probation Of the loyal, enthusiastic
and effective service of the league in
the Republican cause. Your conyen-
ton will meet within month of one
of the most important elections our
country has ever had. and I am con-
fdent that the result in the Empire
state will be greatly promoted by the
thorough and unselfish work of the
great volunteer army of the Republi-
can party enrolled under the banner
Of the league"
Mr.. Platt, In his letter. takes issue
with the proposition Of Senator Hill.
and other Of the gold standard Demo-
Gratis that the campaign be fought on
state questions. The real issue, he
said, was that Of national honesty, of
currency that represented actual value.
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FLORIDA FIGURES SCALED.
Majority Not so Large as Had Been
Expected.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Oct. S.-Com-
plete returns from sixteen counties In
Florida, and partial returns from
twentvAthree other counties Indicate
that W. ID. Bloxham's plurality for
governor, will be from $4,000 to 100000
This Is several thousand lower than
the earlier estimates and below the
confident predictions Of most of the
Democratic leaders during the cam
paign. The figures show considerable
falling off in the Democratic vote. In
comparison with 1892. In that year,
Gov. Mitchell received 32,064 votes, and
Mr.. Baskin, the Populist candidate,
5000. Mitchelps majority being %, 755.
The vote for w. N. Sheats, for superin-
tendent Of public instruction falls con-
siderably below that for Bloxham for
governor. Dennis Eagan, National Re-
says that the low vote polled shows
that j. N Stripping, Republican candi-
date for congress, can beat r. W..
Davis, the Democratic candidate.
The returns late tonight of Tues
days state election, embracing 491 out
of the 632 precincts and all but about
1000 of the total vote are: Bloxham.
Dem) 24,577; Gunby (Rep) 1876; Weeks
tPop) 1892 Complete returns for 20
counties of the As In the state show
a loss of Is per cent in the total vote
as compared with 1892 The indica-
lions are that the total vote of the
state did not exceed $4,000 of which
Bloxham received about 27,2 $50, as COM
pared with 32,O64 for Mitchell, Dem)
in 1892; Gunby (Rep) about $3.50, and
Weeks (Pop) about AGO. Bloxham's
majority over all Is about $4,000.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-09
HARRISON AT HOME.
Given an Informal Reception at
Tndianapo1is.

INDIANAPOLIS Oct. s.-Ex-president Har-
rison and Mrs. Harrison arrived home at noon
today over the Big Four route An impromtu
reception was given Mr.. Harrison by the 300
people gathered at the staten, speech was
called for, and Mr.. Harrison said:
1t is very gratifying to me, and very unex-
pected that my Indianapolis friends should
take such an interest in my Homecoming.
am under great obligations to my Indianap-
oils friends for their Kindness to me, and you
have put me under increased obligations to
promote. as one OF your fellow citizens, so far
as may be able, all that tends to good cti-
zenship and the good and glory Of the great
nation. We are fortunately in harmony this
year with our Democratic friends upon one
proposition, and that is that the times are
very bad. Everybody agrees that something
must be done. The Democratic plan Is that
they will make US all rich by calling q half
a dollar dollar. The Republican plan is to
re-enact a revenue tariff bill that will meet
the expenses Of the government, 50 that we
will no longer have annual deficits, but will
maintain the gold reserve without the neees-
sity Of bond sales.
Gen. Harrison made several little talks on
the way up from Cincinnati. In his speech
at Greensburg he predicted that the East
would go overwhelmingly Republican, and
said there was a strong sound money senti-
ment in the virginias.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-09

after taxed against them for the use
of the streets. The ordinance passed
with no opposition.
The last as we'll as most i'm
portant matter to come before the
council was the fixing of the maximum
amounts of money to be expended dur
ing the year of 1897 for running ex-
penses of the city. These amounts
had been cut down considerably from
the amounts asked for by the various
departments as originally published.
The items of the general fund are as
follows: Fire department $345,000:
police. $217,000; engineers department.
$4,000: municipal court, $4,000; asses
sor's department., $4,000 building in
spector. $4,000; health department.
$4,000; legal department.; $1,000; city
hall expense. $4,000; street opening,
$4,000; salaried city officials, SOL, 700:
pound master, $4,000; roads and
bridges. $4,000; street lighting fund.
$40 900; printing, stationery and sup
plies, $50 900; appropriations required by
law, $500; miscellaneous, $4,000. Total
general fund. $934.S0O. The next meet
ing of the council will be Oct. 3d. 1885,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-09
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBuLEs.

Florence Sampson, eight years Of age, died
at her parents residence, oil Seventeenth
street south yesterday. The funeral arrange
ments have not yet been completed.
Dispatches from Washington announce that
Allen C. Keyes, of Minneapolis, has been ap-
pointed cadet at West Point Military acad-
envy, with George Leach, also of Minneapolis,
as alternate.
nicipal court yesterday morning charged with
the larceny of bicycle valued at $50 from
j. S. Thompson. Clark waived examination
and was bound over to the grand jury in $500
bail.
Knud Aslesen has brought suit against j.
c. Gjertsen 10 recover $3.50. The plaintiff
and defendant both signed a $500 bond for
Inger NJ. Gjertsen in the suit brought against
her and the plaintiff w. G. Tiffany, which the
plaintiff claims to have been obliged to pay
Stowell Wheeler, who, after assaulting a
citizen, gave the police a hard tussel In
lookup alley, was arTaigned in the munich
pal court yesterday morning charged with
assault and battery, the complainant being
George Mcmahon. Wheeler was fined SIS or
fifteen days.
letter recently received from France by
Alex Fourier announces that Lionel Walden
American artist who once lived in Min
neapolis, has received a medal of honor, and
greater glory yet, has had picture purchased
by the French government. He is called
Long" Walden and Is a typical Franco
American
Theresa Shakman, whose claim for $685.
the alleged value Of her diamonds, against
F. o. Fiske & Co, to whose care she con-
signed them, failed to convince the jury Of the
justice of her cause. The defendants suffered
the same way and the jury was discharged,
having disagreed after an all-night session.
The assignee Of Charles w. Raymer & Co.,
insolvent, has filed his final account which
shows $54677 realized from the assets, out of
which the attorney and assignee ask to be
paid 500 for their services. A petition for
the allowance Of the account will be heard
by Judge Jamison Saturday.
Chief Stetson and Aid. Nordeen, Phillips
Miner and Loye travelled all over Kenwood
and Lowry hill districts Wednesday looking
for a cheap and serviceable lot for an engine
house. The board of tax levy was inclined
to sit down on any proposition to build more
engine houses, but the fire department will
get about 81, 800 or more from the state, and
is not asking for any money with which to
buy land.
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WAS THERE ANOTHER MoT1vEs
Hint That Robbery Was Not the
Chief Object.

A weird, and seemingly dubious story
was hawked about in the vicinity OF
Sherburne yesterday to the effect thai
there might be another motive than
robbery for the dastardly crime OF the
day before 1t was urged in favor OF
this view, that the cold-blooded bru-
tality of the crime precluded the inspir-
alton of avarice alone, and that venge-
ance was sought. 1t was stated in this
connection that two strange men had
visited various places in the southern
part of the county recently asking for
information concerning the where
abouts and relations Of certain Con-
gregational minister once located there
but now in Colorado and an estate In
which officers of the Bank of Sherburne
were interested. The theory was that
the kin of this minister might have, OF
think they had, reason for dangerous
antipathy to the officers of the bank
and that Oestern was mistaken for
some one connected with the bank