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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Condition of the Cotton
Market.

Latham, Alexander & Co, the
we'll known commission merchants.
have sent out the following state
ment in reference to the condition OF
the cotton market
We have the pleasure Of submit
ting for your information the follow
ing comparative position Of cotton
and prices on January 22d for the
past four years
Total visible supply in o. S.,
Europe and at sea, 1897, 4,l32.657 ;
1896. 4 OO6 AIS; 1895, 1922, ,655
1894, 4.6l1 ,402
Cotton marketed to date, 1897, g.
$40. .o6S: 1896, 5,383.962; 1895,
7.687,1l7 1894, 6,024.654-
Total exports, 1897, 4,005,159
1895, 2,5S9.18s F.; 1895, 4,325,79l
1894, 3.379.501.
Stock in q. S ports, 1897, l ll6,-
S97 (; 1896, ,024.365; 1895, 1922
449 1894, Lila 367
Stock in Liverpool Gail kinds),
1897, .l,195. 900 1896, ILL 900
1895, l ,449, 900; 1894, 1,533,o0o.
AAoat for Europe (American)
1897, 620, 900 1896, 900; 1895,
692. 900 +; 1894, $4,000.
Middling uplands liz New York,
1897, Z 5 l6c 1886, 8 5-l6c 1895,
5 1l.16c; ; 1894 II &c.
Middliug uplapds in Liverpool
1891, Al 23d; 1896. 4 9.l6d /; 1890
8 1,S2d 1894, 4 4d.
: From this statement. the total visi-
BILE supply of cotton in the world is
12S,l79 bales more than last year,
7SO,99S bales less than in 1879, and
47S,745 bales less than in 1894.
The amount Of cotton that has
been marketed to date is l,456, lOl
bales more than last year, 847 ,O54
bales less than in 1895. and 5,4Os
bales more than in 1894.
The exports this year are ,4lo.'
81 bales more than last year. 32O,-
632 bales less than in 1895, and 62o,
65S bales more than in 1894.
The stock iu United States ports is
90. $40 bales more than last year, A.,
AS bales more than in 1895, ano
$3.50 bales more than in 1894.
The following was the price OF cot
ton for future delivery in New York
basis middling. on January 22d o
each year:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Bill of Particulars.

New York Weekly.
Good Minister TO oso wishing to
be married)-Do you wish to marry
this woman
Mao do.
Minister-Do you Wish to marry this
man
Woman-I do.
Miois;e.-Do you like the city as
place of residence
Mao-No; | prefer the suburbs.
Miois,er-Do you like tue suburbs!
Woman-No, Indeed prefer the
city.
MiDisser-Are you vegetarian in
diet ?
Msu-No ; I hate vegetables l
live on beef
Woman-I can: bear meat | am
a vegetarian.
Mioister-Do you like a sleeping
room we'll ventilated ?
Map-Yes; I want the window
away down, sumner and winter. \
Minister-Do you like SO rouca fresh
air =?
Womau-No; it would kill me. |
want all windows closed.
Miuister-Do you like light 10 the
room ?
Man-No; cau't sleep With light;
want the room dark.
Mioister-Are you afraid in the
dark?
Woman indeed | am. I always
have b. tight in the room.
Mioister-Do you like many bed
clothes Z?
Mao-All can pile on.
Mioisser-Do you.
Womau-No; they suffocste me.
Mioister-1 hereby pronouuce you
man and wife, aod may the Lord have
mercy on your souls.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
She Scared to High.

A young fellow was inquiring of
Officer Button at the Third Street de-
pot about the train for the north,
when the officer queried in return
"Didn't you come in this morn
ing ?"
ayes"
"With a young woman p
eyes"
81 thought SO I took you for a
bridal couple
Eyes, so we were. .
"And you are going back alone 7"
"Tbat's what's the matter. We
were married day before yesterday
and came here Oh tour. She was
all right when we got here, but in
about an hour we had fuss. She
wanted diamond ring and | could's
buy it. Diamonds F.! Just think of
it 4! I've got S25 in cash and 20
acres of land, and expect to have to
live en- beans for the, next si- months
to pull through. "
"And where is she now =
cover at the hotel. | left her
money to pay her bill and get home,
and she can stay or come. Better
have this thing decided ct the start,
YOU know. Some folkes are built to
wear diamonds and some to eat jon
nycako I'm jonnycake. There's
nv train. If she comes in to take
the next, just see her abroad, bat
don't encourage her any. It's g row
to see who shall boss, and the hest
man is going 70 win. Detroit Free
Press.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27

The price of cotton is now 0 80
cents cheaper than last year, 90
cents dearer than in 1895. and 0.64
cents cheaper than in 1894 for March
contracts
The amount of cotton marketed
from September lst January lst (four
months) of the cotton years men
toned below, was as follows
1897, 6,332,533 ; 1896, 4, ga. .2zo ;
1895, 6,ss4, ,e73 1894, 5,466,o92
The average amount received from
January lst to the close OF the sea-
son of the past ten years was 2,l3S,
s47 bales. If we receive an eqaa'
amonnt from now to the end of this
season. the total crop for lS96-97
would be 8.491, $50 bales.
But owing to the earlier season
and freer movement of the crop, our
advices are that we shall see great
er falling off in receipts from this
date than in previous years, and it is
not probable that we will receive as
much cotton from now untll the END
of the year as above stated
The statistical position of cotton is
favorable, and the price has declined
so materially that 4 1872 d for mid, !
ding uplands in Liverpool and o.lo
cts in New York appear cheap, par
ticularly as the great bulk of the
crop has been marketed, and any ad-
dition to the supply from the new
crop is impossible for eight months
The enormous export to Europe,
zoos, ,159 bales, is substantial evi-
dence of foreign demand, and our
advices. from abroad justify the belief
that large consumption and active
trade are likely to continue
At home, many cotton mills that
have been idle for a considerable
time, have revived operations, thus
increasing the demand for the raw
material, aud better and improving
maket for cotton goods Can be coAn-
dently expected For the past three
years rigid economy and a dlmlnu-
ton in tie consumption OF manufac'
tuyed goods has been practlsea oy
the people all over the world, and
the belief in speedy return to nor
ma! conditions is not unreasonable.
The new year opens with marken
evidences of Improvement in all chan'
nels Of business The enormous bal
snce of trade in our favor and the
monetary conditions throughout the
country are decidedly favorable tor
the beginning of az era of great ac'
tivity and prosperity
Ii this general improvement,
an article like cotton, in nniversa'
demand all over the world, suscep'l-
bic of easy handling and attractive 70
investors and spectators, mus;
share, especially when the supply Is
not in excess of the Legitimate wants
Of the world
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27

LAuEESs, Jau. 25-Will Wright
apd Ned Roseman fought with pistols
on Saturday light III this county.
Agnes IacmaS, X years ole, was ac
cidcntaly killed. All colored. The
fight between the men vas over 20
cents.
Lewis Pettigrew, who was shot by
Policeman Campbell in Spartanburg
several days ago while attempting to
escape from the guard house, died on
Sunday.
The Oregon Legislature met oo Sun
day, but DO quorum being present ad-
iourp N ent soop followed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Uses His Ear to Bait a Fish

Tom Brady is stockyards tough.
says the Chicago Chronicle. !" He
lives 'sback Of the yards" most of the
time, although.a portion of his tine is
passed 10 the large boarding house pre-
sided over by Mark Crawford, CON-
monty called the bridewell. Tom has
a record as a fighter. and it is his boast
that be oever took 10 back talk from
uobody.'s He bears upon his person
the scars of many hard-fought battle.
upper lip was split by the blow of one
Of his adversaries; his nose has been
caved in there is an irregularity 10
the contour of his cheeks, due to an
accident which broke his jaw during a
little scrimmage; be limps 10 his left
leg, defect for which Paddy Gleason
is responsible. and Que of of his ears is
missing,
Tom sometimes fods that time hangs
heavily Oh bis hands, and during one Of
those periods last summer, shortly after
the ear.chewiog episode referred to. ae
betbougbt himself that be would 60
fishing Provided with hook and line
aud plentiful supply Of fresh neat for
bait from one Of the slaughter houses,
ne sailed forth to the lake shore.
Seated upon the dock, be waited
,.,;o,t11 for h,te Nibbles he had a
plenty, but the fish seemed to be onto
his game, for they managed to secure
the bait with great regularity without
impaling themselves upon his hook.
Not even minnoW rewarded his pat
lent angling.
At last his supply Of bait vas
exhausted, aud Tom became desperate
He had promised half dozen of his
cbuus back of the yards mess of 6sb
for supper, and here he vas at the end
Of his resources without SO much as
sinner. In this emergency happy
thought surged through bis brain. He
had rescued his amputated ear from the
teeth of his late antagonist, aud car
ried it. wrapped 10 tissue paper, 10 his
yes, pocket. He took it out and made
deliberate inspection. 1t vas some
what dry and leathery-not an attrac-
tive bait for a 6sb-but be thought the
lake water would soon fresben it. At
anv rate. be would try it. Accord
ingly he baited his hook with bis late
aaricular appendase, aud cast his hae
far out into the waves
Tom did not have long to wait. a
huge catfish passing taas way espied
the tempting morsel, and at ore gulp
swallowed it. The fisherman felt the
jerk upoo his line. anc when he found
that the fish was seurely hooked be
hauled it ashore It weighed eleven
pounds, enough for his owo supper aud
and some to spare for the redemption
of his pledges. He carried the fish
home over bis shoulder and made ao
equitable division all arorid. It was
not until the cext day that he told of
the sort of bait he had used.
And nov, if ooe wants to see sour
ry!ug Of Tom Brady's ffierds for toe
gutter all he hes to do is to ppeak OF the
lzceileps favor of the catfish he caught
last AugGsS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Imported Stock.

u.G. Osteen 4 Co. received this we:k q
full assortmen, Of the lstes, and prei,ies; DE-
signs il Cennison's Imported Crepe and lis
sue Paper for making lamp shades, flowers
and all sorts OF fancy work. This ls gusran-
teed to be the genuine imported paper and
far superior to any and all limitations. We
sell at New York prices, as We buy direct
from the importers. The stationery stock is
complete and up to date.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
Georg1a's Rich Gold Fields

ATLANTA, J4a. % Miners who
cane in to.nis hs irot Harra.son coeu'y
report thas oooacz2 vein was struck
in the Roya! mice Thursday afternoon
A gang vas working ln crosscut run-
ninr eff frou. the 150-foos level when q
vein carrgiae $500 io gold TO the ton
wae found. Work has been pushed oo
this oighs and day ard it appears 20 be
a great find
There is much excitement in the
camp. The vein on which the main
shaft goes down is in $19 ore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27

The Dillon county people are con-
testing the recent election oo the
ground Of fraud.
Rival factious Of the Chinese crimi-
nal associations 10 San Francisco are
6ghtiag to the death. The leader Of
ore faction has been assassinated
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27

Gen. Carlos Roloff, Secretary of War
for the Cuban provisional government
and DR.. j. j. Luis will be tried 10
Baltimore on the charge OF violating
the neutrality laws by shipping meo.
arm. and ammunition to Cuba.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27

Ayers Hair vigor is certainly remark
able preparation aud potbiog like it has ever
been produced. No matter how WHY ana
manageable the hair may be, under the
influence of this Incompatible dressing. 1t
becomes soft, silky, and pliabie 10 the como
and brush.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-27
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I;.:as7 nAa.su..o

i/,::t>1 nalSu+S.
.s<..., E:s::1Cc:::S.
No - =, r>.f.src::~o v;in the Chester &
Lenoi, i,,l7oad e, Ici..::yl:ir. $. c., wi:h the
Ssa...he.a .....,.,-y st t.:.,S Hill, S. c., with
tie Ssat Ar ,.,nt al Catawha Juuc;ion,
s. c., with the Lancaster Chester Railroad
at Lancaster, s. c., and With the South Car
olina snd Georgia Railway at Camdea, S. c..
No 80 North bound train has same coouec-
tions as No. 33.
SAMUEL HUNT, Presiden,.
S. B. LUAPKIN, Gen. P ass .Agt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
AMUseM TENTS.
A Popular Band Coming.

Arrangements have been made for
the appearance here of Brooke and his
famous Chicago Marine band, the great
Western organization which has for
two or three seasons had unusual sue
cess in playing concerts of an intense
ly popular character. r. P. Brooke or
ganized this band just after the World )
Fair for the Illinois Naval Militia. and
the success has been wonderful, as 1t is
already pronounced by many of the
best critics in the country to be a
finer and more pleasing organiza ton
than any of the New York bands. Out
side of New York city. no band has
ever been able to maintain itself as a
travelling concert organiza ton, and it
Is known that there have been hundreds
Of attempts. The more glory belongs
to Brooke therefore that he can, travel
and receive such enviable recognition.
This tour will take him through the
South and East, New England the
Maritime Provinces and Canada. A
large number of concerts have been
sold. and the business promises to be
as successful throughout as that of the
tours of the band during '95 and SO.
The feature of these concerts will be
the popular music of the time, played
symphony by an orchestra. Miss Sibyl
Sammis. phenomenal Chicago sopra-
no will accompany the band as soloist.
At City hall Tuesday afternoon and
evening. March %.
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LANDED IN CUSTODY.
Eugene Cochran, Alleged 10 Have Assaulted
iohn +. Town Of Manchester.

An important capture has been made
in the person of Eugene Cochran.
WHO'S wanted on the charge Of assault
ing with intent to kill. John F. Town,
an elderly gentleman residing in Man
chester. The assault took place the
18th Of September. It will be remem-
bered that Mr.. Town was struck in the
head a number Of times. and that it
was suspected that the attack was
made with view Of robbing the victim
at any cost. he having shortly previous
received money from his pension check
Mr.. Town appeared at the court
house, and had Cochrane indicted. The
latter. now maintains that he had
nothing to do with the assault: and.
moreover. was far away from the place
at the scene of the affair He disap-
peared. however and the officers lost
sight of him.
Marshal Morse has been on the look
out for his man ever since, and
through his well-laid plans, has finally
had him brought into custody. He
thinks that Cochrane went east, and
there has been staying with friends or
relatives. Nothing was definitely
heard from him until last Friday. when
Marshal Morse learned from certain
sources, that the man he wanted was
at his home in Manchester. about eight
miles from this city. He drove out
there with no loss Of time. and arrived
at the house about shutdown. Coch-
ran, seeing the marshal, took sud-
Gen departure. as he later admits,
through the rear of he house into the
woods. His pursuer found the tracks
of the departing one in the snow, but
could net catch him. He notified a
number of the officers of the neighbor-
ing towns of the escape. and. Monday.
learned that Cochrane had been ar
rested in Oakland by Constable b. F.
Robertson of that town. Cochran had
made arrangements with his family
for an extended absence. but. for some
business. wanted to go to Oakland.
He went. and now regrets it. he says
He is a man of about 35 years of age
He firmly maintains his innocence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
Obituary..

Mr.. Baxter c. Pullen. formerly of this
city, died in Palermo Center. March 16.
aged IS years, 6 months and IL days
He was born in Palermo and taught
school there. He was supervisor of
schools there and also in Liberty, where
he lived Is years. He lived in Hal
lowell. some time, and later in Augusta
He was twice married. and is survived
by three children by his first marriage:
Mrs. X. X. Prescott Of Mason City,
Iowa; Mrs. Rose Stevens of Palermo
Center. and Mr.. w. w. Pullen Of Var
mouthville; and by his wife and five
children by his second marriage: Mr..
Frank Dow of Kent's Hill, Mrs. Ira
Engley of Nobleboro. and Misses
Hattie, Mae and Blanche Pullen Of this
city.
His health being somewhat i'm
paired. and yearning for his native
place. in 1894, he moved back to Paler-
mo. where, tenderly cared for by his
loving wife. and often visited by his
children. the last years of his life have
been pleasantly spent. He was
kind husband and father. and his loss
will be keenly felt by his children and
wife, who survive him.
Although suffering from a complica-
ton of diseases, his death was unex-
pected. having been confined to his bed
but the day previous to his death.
Funeral services will be held in Pa
lermo Center, Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
Lillian Tucker Co.

Miss Lillian Tucker continues to
please. at her weeks engagement in
Meonian hall, and, last evening. "a
True American" was given before d
good sized audience.
This evening, will be souvenir night.
Every one holding reserved seat will
be presented with photograph of
Miss Tucker. BLOW for Blow" an
English play of much force and char
acter, will be presented, with a number
of specialties. including singing and
dancing. and the tightening crayon
artist. The Magniscope will conclude
the evenings entertainment. The
plays thus far have been well received.
and the two concluding nights promise
to be equally successful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

So much talk have we made over the
great fight. that the children. ever OBJ
servant; ever listening with their sharp
little ears, have taken in enough to
understand all. One little girl of per-
haps five years of age, sleeps with her
older sister. Every morning, it seems
they have been having scrimmages;
together. On Thursday morning. al
breakfast, when the result of the fight
was being discussed at the breakfast
table, the girl spoke up: Say, man.
ma. Did you know. I'm SO glad Fitx-
simmons beat. Sister 'nTve been
fighting it out for a long time every
morning before we got up. She was
Corbett. and was Fitxsimmons. I'm
so glad" A little fellow was found alb
sent from school, Wednesday. He was
innocent enough when reprimanded
why. I thought it was a holiday
Billy Benney told me there would be
no school at all on account of the
fight"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
SUPREME JUDICIAL COURT.
The March Term, 1897 Non. 8 c. stresi,
Psesidlnl.
w. 8. Choate, clerk.
A. L. McFadden. sheriff.
A. II. Small, stenographer.

w. s. Choate. clerk.
A. L. McFadden. sheriff.
A. H. Small. stenographer.
Thursday. March IS.
The court was engaged. today. in
in hearing the evidence In a writ OF re-
view. B. F. PARROT ct ais VS.. A. Casa
want ct al. The petitioners say that
they were sued as the trustees Of one
Alex King. the plaintiffs in that suit
being A. Cassavant ct al, on a bill OF
$65 for groceries. The trustees were
defaulted and execution issued against
them. But the petitioners in this
hearing now say that as matter OF
fact they actually had no notice OF the
suit, or they would have defended. be-
cause they did not have in their hands
any money or effects belonging to
King. A review was granted provided
the petitioners pay certain costs. Len
dali Titcomb for the petitioners, Will
hanson & Burleigh for defendants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

1t is really worth ones while to step
into ]. w. Beck's and see. and try on
the new spring hat. "Deleon's," Mr..
Beck is sole agent for. The hat is not
only stylish, light and fine, but what
struck the writer as quite remarkable.
was the perfect fit. everyone was able
to obtain from the first moment of
wear, as result of the perfection of
the self conforming sweat band.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

At Mars Hill. March 26-8-Aroostook
Free Baptist Quarterly Meeting.
At Portland. April H-1S-Maine Metho-
dist Conference.
Grange.
At Lee. March 20-North Penobscot Po-
mona Grange.
At South Pressure Isle, March 2o-Aroos-
took Pomona Grange.
At South Paris. April 6-Oxford Pomona
Grange.
At Winslow. April 14-Kennebec Pomo-
ma Grange.
Mlscellaaeous.
AT Lewiston. April 13-ls.-Nains q. -.
r.. encAmpment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

Mrs. L. T. Williams entertained a
party of her lady friends at whist, yes
terday afternoon, at her home on
Green street. The first prize was won
by Mrs. w. H. Gannett, the second by
Mrs. c. S. Hichborn, and the consola-
ton prize by Mrs. w. H. Harlow. Re-
freshments were served and de-
lightful afternoon was passed by ALL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
Presentation Of Lons,sllow's Picture

The Sth grade of the William r.
Smith grammar school presented the
class room, Thursday afternoon. with
a fine picture of Henry Wordsworth
Longfellow, with exercises appropriate
to the occasion. The money was sub
scribed by the members of the class.
They accordingly voted to determine
who should be the favorite subject.
Three quarters of the class were in
favor of Longfellow. The exercises
were very successful, the following pro-
gramme being given:
Music.
Quotations.
Composition. "Longfellow's Boyhood.
Eulala Stickney.
Recitation. Children Abbie Knowles.
Recitation, Builders" Frances Haskell
Composition, "Longfellow's Homes
Edna Townsend.
Defamation. THE Phantom Ship
Charles Kinsman.
Recitation. The Childrens Hour
Helen Bicknell
Recitation. 1.-The Day is Done
Alice Wood
Composition. 'Longfellow's Manhood"
Annie Dunn.
Music.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19
Bucklen,s Arnica GAlve,

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corns. and all Skin Eruptions. and pos
lively cures Piles, Or no pay required. It
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price Is cents per
box. For sale by Chns. X. Partridge.
augl2, e0d&w, folrm,0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

The advance sale of tickets for the
concerts of the. Chicago Marine Band,
to be given, Tuesday evening, opened,
yesterday, at Devine's. with a large
call. The concert will be a superb one.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

H. G. Barker of Gardiner. is making
up beautiful collarettes for spring wear.
Many ladies find this to be a very sty-
lish and economical way of utilizing
old furs that have no particular value
for any other purpose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

T. D. Mckay. the press agent for
the Chicago Marine Band. which will
appear here. Tuesday afternoon and
evening, was in the city. last evening.
looking after the interests of the COM
pany
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-19

For three years I suffered from Salt
Rheum. 1t covered my hands to such
an extent that I could not wash them.
Two bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters
cured me-" Libbie Young. Popes Mills.
st. Lawrence County. N. Y.