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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
TOUMEY BLOCK BURNED.
Large Loss-Small Insurance.

a q alarm Of Gre was given at 6.3c O'Clock
this morning, the interior of G. w. King
mans store in the Tuomey Block having
been discovered to be on fire. The respons.
Of the department WAS prompt aHd within a
few mioutes Monaghan and Dslgar squads
were both at work.
The FIRE spread rapidly aai gaining foot
hold betweea the ceiling and roof, the entire
block was soon IN lanes. stubborn 6gb.
WAS made 10 subdue the q .mes, but as there
was no dividing wall Of brick in the entire
tinguish the Gre The fight continued until
after 10 o'clock before the adj joining buildings
were Out Of danger, but by then the block
was practically wreck The roof had fallen
in and nearly all CT the partitions were
burned out.
The block cost Sc 900 few years ago and
was insured for only 1900. About one
year ago The block was seriously damaged by
FIRE and at the time it was saved from totsl
destruction only by the hardest work.
C. W. Kingman's loss is about $4,000 on
stock, with partial insurance.
H. Manbeim loses about $500 10 stock aDd
pool room and restaurant fixtures. No ip-
s1rance
Pat Burns loses between $500 and $500 on
stock cf groceries No insurance.
Eugene Hogan lcses about S4e0 on marke,
fixtures and green grocery. No insurance.
The FIRE department again proved it's eff
cheney and in preventing the spread Of the
Ere saved thousands Of dollars worth of
property from destruction.
The Tuoney Block will probably be rebuilt
at once
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Monaghan Bazaar.

The Bsz,ar Committee of Monaghan Hose
Co. has decided to postpone the Bazaar from
the 18th 10 the 26th Instant.
By request the Baby Show will be repeated
as one OF the auxiliary features of the enter
tainment The prizs winners at the former
shsw will not be admitted 10 the contest.
A handsome silver watch will be given
away by lot. Every person admitted ON a
paid ticket will receive coupon and one OF
the coupoos will draw the watch. Every
one will have an equal chance AID the lucky
winner of the watch will obtain prize
worth preserving.
The committee is hard at work and they
hope to excell all previous efforts.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Newspaper Enterprise.

The Chicago Chronicle of Saturday, the
9th instant, bad column and q half report
of the Siuon Cooper affair The article was
embellished with two illustrations; one pur-
porting to be picture of Jake Dargan' g
house, lbe other of the cannon Dargans
bouse is represented ss neat cottage on the
summit of very higb-hill small Mountain,
in fact, and the cannon is regular siege gi
and beside it are standing two typical sloucD
hat southern despradoes, with regular horse
pintols il. their belts This is what may be
termed newspaper enterprise that 20 obstacle
can daunt The killing of Cooper occurred at
noon on Friday, yet the Chicago paper had
pictures in ,s next morning edition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20

We know of but one community in the
world where dyspepsia is practically un-
known, and that is the Shakers Mount
.ebsnan, N. Y These good people have
been studying the subject Of digestion for
more than hundred years, and that they
understand it pretty thoroughly, is evil
denced in the foregoing fact. Their Digestive
Cordial is the safest and best remedy in cases
of Indigestion that We know of. A trial
bottle can be bad through your druggists for
the tr,hlng sum of 10 cents
The Shaker Digestive Cordial supplies the
system with food already digested, and at the
same time aids the digestion OF other foods.
1t will almost instantly relieve the ordinary
symptoms Of indigestion, and no sufferer
need to be told hat these are.
Laxol is the best medicine for children.
Doctors recommend it 10 place of Castor Oil.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20

The committee in charge of the bazaar re-
quests usto say that all the ladies of the city are
requested to contribute TO The bazaar and
every child from three years and under is
expected at the Baby Show
The committee may not see You IN regard
10 the above as it is impossible for them to
see every one. So you are earnestly request
ed in this manoer.
The COMMIT ittee in charge Of the
Baby Show requests us to state that they
guarantee that every baby will be judged,
as special arrangements will be made SO that
every one will be seen, and each class
will be- separate from the other,
thereby ensuring fair treatment for all.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
DEATHS.

Mrs johnson, of Florence, died on Mon
Gay morning at the home of her soo in Jaw,
Mr. c. H Newman, A c. L aoadmaster, in
this city, from paralysis, with which she was
stricken on the evening before. The remains
were carried 10 Florence for inter,nent.
Mr. H. N. Bradford, an old citizen of this
county, disd on last Monday at bis home
about four miles from the city. He leaves no
family, bis wife having died severah years
ago.
Mrs Sarah Wells, widow Of the late Rich :
ard Wells died at her home in Privateer r
township, on Sunday and was inferred 10
The family buryiug ground on Monday
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Wocdmen Installation.

Hollywood Camp, Woodman Of the World,
will meet on Wednesday night, next, for the
purpose of installing The officers elect. A
banquet will be served after The installation
exercises are concluded. The members of the
Camp are all expected to bepresent and plates
vii! te laid for the entire membership. The
Woodmen expect to make the occasion so
p,easapt tba, il will be marked with a white
stone 10 their memories Holly ywood Camp
has grown steadily since its establishment
and familiarity with the rules and regulations
OF the order strengthens the allegiance OF
Weodmen to their order.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Struck From the Front,

Editor Register noticed 90 editorial
in 1be Sumter Wa'chnan and Soutfron,
which alluded to actions (wi,hout name)
in the Simon Cooper capture Editor Osteet,
in enumerating the number of cowardy &C
tons there. said sorae ore struck him in the
hack of the head with a rife Now /, es
Deputy Sheriff, tried to subdue this villain
Gus negro, who came o1t Of the house armed
with t8 cslher Smith aud Wessou pistol
we'll loaded ard rszor, cursing every cne
on the ground for all the viIl-inous curses be
cculd nse. tried TO koock him down with
ny rife, and n'e"ded tying him. Any one
kno wing me in Sumter County knows that
| am the last man TO strike from the rear. |
struck him with my rife fairly and squarey
IN he front How come Editor Osteen IN
his next sentence to say that the blood flowed
from his face2 This does not look as if a
blow was given from the rear. do not
wish TO get into newspaper controversy.
but do demand justice Now, when /
struck this vilainous negro from the front,
he said tn me, "G--d--you, will kill
you" Yours truly,
J.E. GAILLARD
Deputy Sheriff Sumter County
Sumter, S G, January l6
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Refused q New Trial

Judge Simonton yesterday refused new
trial in the United States Circuit Court in the
case of Cecil F. Schwerin against the Union
Casualty and Surety Company, of St. Louis.
Mrs Schwern's ,and, living in Sumter
County, was killed some time ago, and the
mystery Of his death, it seems, has never
been satisfactorily explained. He carried q
So, 600 policy with the. Casualty Company,
and the company claimed that it was case
of euicde and refused to pay. judgment
was obtained from the Courts for the full
amount bat an appeal was taken. Since the
new trial is refused the full policy will have
TO be paid, or else the case will have to be
carried 10 a higher Court.-News and Cou.
ricr Jan. ID
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20

Corner A. D. Eoees went to St. Charles
Saturday moruing to bold an inquest over the
body Of Henry Cooper.
Holly Camp, Woodmen Of the World,
will install officers tonight. and after the
busire ess session will have supper.
Mr. J. A Foxworth, VINO has run a gro
cery store in this city for the past two years,
has removed TO Nay esYille, where be will con-
tipue business.
The suit of clothes left by Simon Cooper 10
ibe Turkey Greek ooes, ,apd which were found
there last week by Sheriff Pierson are oow
in the Sberif's cfice. They we're found in
very thick place just back of the dance
stand in the park After getting the descrip-
fion of tie place from Rob Wilson, Capt
Pierson had 30 difficulty in going direct to
The spot.
Willie Prince alias Willie Cooper has "eeu
arrested IN Clarendon County under tench
warrant aud ,nrned over to the sheriff of this
county By Magistrate B. P. Kelley. Prince
was tried aDd tound guilty at the last term OF
cour, of assault and battery with intent TO
kill and a sealed sentecce was 6led with the
Clerk Of Court Of Clarendon County
The Item is iC receipt OF letter f:c0 Mrs.
F. G. DeFon,aioe in which it is stated that
the s'Army Letters Of Personne" are to be
continued Subscribers are asked to be pa
,iens for short time, ss the second number
has been delayed BY The iluess and death of
Mr. DeFontaine.
The Peoples Zee Manufacturing Co. will
close contrac, sor plant within few
days In fact the contract has been practi-
cally closed, bus there are one or two minor
and un;mpor,aut details to be adjusted be-
fore the papers ar signed Woik will begin
at once and the pant will he installed ss
rapidly as possible so that everything will be
in readiness for work when the warm
weather comes.
The Fire Department turned out Monday
afternoon at 80 o clock under. orders from
Chief Bloom and wss~iuspected by the mem
bers of the City Council. The city now has
as 6ne departa ent-6ne in equipment and
efficient 10 service-as any town in the State
Aud it is the best indication possible that the
interest continues unabated. The partissns
of the several squads are as enthusiastic as
ever andsthey labor in season and ou, Of
eeason for superiority.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
LEES BIRTHDAY.
How :he Patriots Memory Was
Honored in Sumter.

The birthday Of Gen. Robert E Lee, TO-
stead of being treated as an ordinary holi'
day, was marked by exercises that will ren'
der the day memorable to the pupils of the
school,. showing as they did that the name o
Robert E Lee is one deserving the highest
honor and veneration.
The schoo, assembled at 10 O'Clock aud
marched by grades toto the Assembly Hall
The order of exercises was as follows:
Prayer-Rev. T. G.. Herbert.
Song-'My Country.
Introductory Address-Rev. T. G. Her
bert.
Soog-sVocal March,
Address on Robert e. Lee-Gen. E. "
Noise
Song-"Joily Winter"
Geus-By Grades.
Reading of Roll of honor. which was az
follows:
FIRST Grade-lst Divisiou-Marguerite
Mcleod. Essie Murray: Louise Carson, Fred
Nash, Riley B.adham. Special Mention
Ollie Delgar, Richard Monaghan, Ray Ryt'
tenberg.
ID Disision-Helen Best, Bertha Bultman,
Marie DeLorue, Charles Richardson, Edgar
Bayusworth. Special Mention-Edna Stack
Charlie Richardson.
Second Grade-Louise Murray, Bartow
Walsh, Edwin Brunsor, Hssell Dick, Jennie
Mcleod Special Xention-Alfred Grier
John Lee, Ida Frost, Bertha Britton.
Third Grade-Florence Keels, Leila Soush
erlaud, Vernon Stausill. Special Mention
Mareie Mouaghan: Maude Stnckey.
ourth Grade-Special entiou-Essit
CFter, Leaon Green, Guignard Jones, Johr
udec.
Fifth Grade-Msggie Clark. Special Men
ton-Maron Scott.
Sixth Grade-Special Mentioo-Mami'
Commander, Mabel Durant, Jimmie Cunning
ham, jamie Barrett.
Seventh Grade-David McCalum, Ceci
Wilson, Hattie Dove, Armida Moses. Spec!a
Mentiou-Oclavia Hill.
Tenth Grade-Mary Brunson, Clemmi
Fuller, Emmie Whittemore, Hessie Richard
son.
Gen Noises address was a mastery ant
eloquent tribute to great man whom D.
knew, and knowing admired snd respected
above ali meu He reviewed Gen. Lees lit
and discussed his claims to greatness as
soldier, as compared with other great mill
tary leaders His full and lofty principles
noble personal character, his total want o
selfish ambition and his greatness in defsa
were all brough. out and emphasized ii
forcible language, apd it was made clear t
all why we should set aside day to tn
memory of the leader Of the Lost Cause
Gen Noises address will be published il
full within few days, it being contriou
tion 10 the literature o; the South that shoul(
be placed on permanent record.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Here Is My Hand.

am quite sure, Mr.. Editor, tina, sou have
the sympathy of nearly all the people of
Sumter County who are not iD6amed by pas
siou, o, do not live at Magnolia, or had no
share aor part 10 the lspching of Cooper. .
Resson-such as some people have-wlll
reasaert itself after passion has had it's ran.
am now engaged in looking up the work
of mobs as told in history, aud will eodeavor
10 present the subject to such persons as may
attend the Baptist Church on Sunday night
next. C C. Brown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Il. D. Tiodal spent yesterday in the city
On business.
Miss Lila Parrott, OF Concord, N. c., is
visiting in the city.
Miss Ada Cooper, of Wilmington, C.
is the guest of Mrs. L. S. Carson.
Mr M d. Harllee left Yesterday evening for
Florence where be will spend month max
irg fine art photos of Flo1ent;ues.
Mr. T. D. FoxSorsb. Jr, left yesterday
morning for Valdosta, Ca, at which place be
and his brother, Emile, have been doing busi-
ness for some time, and which place be ex-
poets to make his home
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Salem County.
senate CHAMBER,

Columbia, s. c., Jan l6, 1885,
Editor lteaa: By inquess. ] to-day iotro-
duced in the Senate s'a Bill for the formation
of Salem county," which has been referred
to the Committee on Privileges and Elections.
The Committeeha appointed Tuesday Jau.
26,h at m.; TO hear argument for-and
against ahe4 formation Of said.couu,y Please
puhhshand ask the other county papers to
dosso, thai AL who desire to appear before
the conmitts may have The opportunity.
Yours truly,
SAltmont Moses
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Died From His Wounds.

Sr. CHARLES, Jan. l6.-Henry Cooper, col
ored, who was shot about two weeks ago by
Mr.. John Mccoy, Of this place, died last
night f,ou,>tbs effects Of bis wounds. The
immediate cause of his death is said to have
been:4oek jaw; which was brought on oy the
pistol wound inflicted by -. AeCoy. As
viii be remembered the shooting occurred oa
Mr. Mccoy premises and was conceded at the
time to have been justi6able and in self de-
fence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Just.aable Homicide.

The investigation of the death of Henry
Cooper, colored, which was held at St.
Charles, on SATURDAY. by Corner A. D. Moses,
essabli, bed the fact beyond question that. Mr..
john W. Mccoy was justi6able in shootlag
Cooper. The jury returned verdict tba,
Henry Cooper came to his death FROM gun
shot wound icficted by John W. Mccoy,
end that the shooting was justifsble.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Confederate Pensioners

The County Board OF Pensions met at the
Auditors Office at II O'Clock An. and re-.
ceived such applications as were presented
The beard then adjourned to meet at the Au.
ditor's Office in the Court House on Tuesday,
the second Car of February, at II o'clock a.
m. to receive any further applications for
Confederate Pensions. Those DOW drawing
pensions need nct make new application.
A. B. STUcKEY, Sec
Sumter papers please copy.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20

s'Old. vet ever new, and simple aud beau
,iful ever" sings the poet, in words which
miaat we'll apply TO Ayers SarsApnriia-the
ost efficien, and scientific hlood-puri6er
ever offered 10 suffering humsnity. Nothing
bu, superior merit keeps it so long at tie
rcnt.
Hoods Pills are the favorite family ca.bar.
tic, easy 10 operate
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20

"My father has bad rheumatism for eight
years, and has paid a great deal for doctors
and medicines, but Hoods Sarsaparillo has
bene6,ted him more than any thing else ne
has taken" Nettie Heape, Early Branch,
S. G.
hood Pills act harmoniously with Hoods
Sarsaparilla.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20

The folly Of prejudice is frequently shown
by people who prefer 10 euffer for years rath-
er than try an advertised remedy. The mil
lions who have no such uoiious, take Aver 8
Sarsaparil!s for blood-dseases, and are cured.
So mnch for common sense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20

Why will you buy bitter nauseating tonics
when Groves TaSfcleSs Chill Tonic is as
pleasant as Lemon Syrup. Your druggist is
authorized to refund the money in every case
where it fails to cure. Price, SO cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
MARRIED..

DR.. Murritt DeLorme, formerly of this
city, was married last week, in Brook1 o,
New York to a Miss Baldwin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Gin House Burned.

The gin house of Mr.. S. D. Hurst, near
Piseah was burned on last Thursday night.
Origin of the FIRE unknown.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
No Sales IN February.

There are no sales Of any kind, either by
the Sheriff, the Master. or under Foreclosure,
advertised for saleday in February.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Afeteorolorical Record.

The following is report of observations
of the weather taken at Statehurg, by DR.. W.
w Anderson, for the past weeks ending
Jan. II. l897-beginning Jan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Clarsnolt LODGE No. 64 A. F. II.

NBE REGULAR MONTHLY CoMMU.
NICATION of Claremont Lodge, No.
"a; A. F. NJ. will be held on Thursday
Evening, Feb llth, at p. m. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20

*Part!y cloudy.
On the 18th light sleetiag began about
80 a N and continued till about noon,
when ii changed TO rain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20

The fifth session of the Clemson Agr,cu,u'
raj College will begin Thursday, Feo. 18th,
1897.
To the two regular four-year courses lead
ing 10 the degree of Bachelor OF Science,
SPECIAL two-year course ln Mechanics and Eu.
glneering has heen added.
The courses of Instruction include the fol
lowing subjects: Agriculture, Chemistry
Horticulture, DAirying, Veterinary Science
Botany, Geology, Mineralogy, Eleclrlca
and Civil Eagines ring, Mathematics aud His
tory.
Board, washing, fuel, lighte for session 0
40 weeks, $50 90.
For Catalogue coutalng full particulars
address.
E. B. CRAIeHEAD, Prest,
Clemson College, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Bank Officials.

The officers of the Bank oil Sumter elected
at the last meeting are
Presdeut-W. F. B. Haynswor;h.
Vice President-M. Noise.
Cashier-W. F. Rhame
Asst Cashier aud Teller-B. j. Rbame.
Book-keeper-Geo l.. Kicker.
Directors-W F. B. Haynsworth,
Noise, R, P Monaghan, A. Moses, J. S.
Hughson, R. Cooper, c. E. Stuobs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-20
Monaghan Hose Company Bszarr

Sumter papers please copy.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-24

appreciate the few facts that the little
book he has probably purchased viii
tell him. Among these facts he Will
observe that the annual expenditures
of Greater New York will be fully $75,-
GOO 600. The area Of Greater New
York is 31777 square miles. The
consolidated city has 1900 miles Of i'm
proved streets, 1,186 places Of worship,
900 inhabited dwellings, 166 banks
and 5000 acres Of parks. The govern
ment of the city is vested IN a mayor
and q municipal assembly of two
houses, all to be elected by the people.
The upper house Of the municipal as
sembiy is called the council; the lower
house the board Of aldermen. Twenty
eight members of the board Of alder
men are elected every two years, there
being los members under the present
apportionment.
All this constitutes the Greater New
York that visitors will hereafter come
to see. OF course, New Workers them
selves will brag about it. They will
say that no one can ever equal It..
They will tell the visitor that Greater
New York is all over the place. And
yet, mind you, in their hearts, every
bit Of the New York they love is 10
Gated On Manhattan island.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-24
: THE REAL G
5 GREATER NEW YORK. 8
N<NC<>C<>O(>O<>CC C<>C<>C<
2ecial Correspondence of the Globe.

Special Correspondence of the Globe.
NEW YORK, May 20-When those
who dwell in other cities next visit New
York they will find themselves in a
municipality with 100000 population.
Legally, Greater New York has begun
to exist Officially, its existence be-
gins Jan. 1 next, although we vote for
our next mayor the second day Of the
coming November.
The visitor who walks UP Broadway
hereafter, will be walking UP the lead
ing street Of the borough Of Manhattan.
If he chances to wander down that sec
ton of Broadway which passes City
Hall park he will be in full view Of the
Office where will sit a mayor who Will
have at his disposal as many offices as
those which the president Of the United
States must fill by appointment once
in four years. Like the president, the
mayors term of Office is Of four years
duration, but the difference In Saia"y
is great, for the mayor Of Greater \
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-05-24
A Marvellous
Consolidated
Municipality.

cam Journey up along the west side
Of the borough Of Richmond, past the
picturesque oil refineries at Constable
Hook, and, If it be in the proper sea-
son, getting an occasional view Of the
fiocks of mosquitoes as they sail over
from Jersey.
This route will bring him up past the
Kill Won Kull, where Cooper's Skim
mer Of the Seas used to anchor, near
where Alderman Van Beverout and Ia
belle Barberie were wont to go when
they visited the Lust-in-Rust. The
train will bring him around past Sail
or's Snug Harbor and back to st.
George, the shire town of the borough
Of Richmond. There he will again
avail himself Of the kindness Of the
Staten Island Rapid Transit company,
with the assistance Of dime, and jour-
ney, back to the borough Of Manhat-
tan. He will thus have seen all the
five divisions Of Greater New York.
He will have Travelled all told more
than a hundred miles and probably he
will be tired enough to seek his hotel.
The next day, when he rises, enjoys
a Manhattan and his breakfast, he will