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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-08-25

one Of them
Matters quieted down and the
Bahrs left the Office aud asked Mr..
, Moore to come down on the street
and have il out, but he did not accept
the invitation. Constable Bahr says
that he or his brother did not draw
their pistols at any time while in MI
Moore's Office, but did 80 when they
reached the street.
+ Editor Moore was seen shortly
after the difficulty and the following
statement was obtained.
81 was sitting at my desk when
Constable Bahr, D. a. Bahr and a
Mr. Wingate invaded my Office. In
my drawer was pistol had bor-
rowed from friend, so taking it out
l held it in my hand. Bahr said !:
Eve are peaceable and handed me
copy of The Critic.
"I said. well, what about it 2
and received no reply Then D. Il.
Bahr ra nup and catching hold of my
hand called for some one to come
aud take my pistol from me. One OF
the men of the Office responded and
delivered the weapon to him.
cas- soon as l became disengaged
I kicked them down the stairs
and also struck them. Both of them
are towards and submitted to being
kicked and thrown down stairs y
Mr.. Moore was asked if he had an
ticipated q visit from the Bahrs and
said he had not. He said D. ii Bahr
called on him some time ago and as
he entered the Office said i am go
ing to Kill you "
Mr.. Moore, in The Critic this after
noon published leader addressed to
Governor Ellerbe, calling upon him
to remove Chief Bshr from Office.
Mr.. Moore states that he is not &C
tuated by any animus or private feel
ing consequent upon the Bahrs' as
sau't upon him, but acts solely in his
papers undertaking pursuit of it's ac-
customed course and consistent policy
with regard to public men aad mat
ters. Mr.. Moore states further that
Governor Ellerbe made mistake in
appointing Bahr at the outset. "a
man of his character, proclivities and
autecedents,' he says, "should never
have been placed in such aedelicate
and responsible position
.tHe is a man utterly unworthy of
the position he holds and disgrace
to the State constabulary. Men
there have been before without char
ac.er holding such position, but that
a man without either courage or char
acter should continue to do SO would
be unprecedented indeed. 1t would
be ar injustice and an indignity to
the members IF the constabulary un-
der him to continue such a man as
their superior" !"
Although Bahr did not get his
apology and the plucky editor renew.
ed his attack upon the chief again
this evening. it is not thought there
will be any further trouble.
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ONE A DAY.
The Alarming Increase o
Insanity This Year.

Superintendent Babcock of the
State hospital for the insane states
that for the period from the first dag
of January up to date the books o.
the institution show that 249 new
patients have been admitted This
means that the admissions have been
at the rate of cue a day since the first
of January last 1t is very unusu-
al record and shows that mental dis
eases have been on the increase il
this State so far during the year.
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Tackling an Editor.
Bioodshed Barely Averted
in Charleston Saturday.
Special to The State.

Special to The State.
Charleston, Aug. 21.-The edito
rial rooms of the Charleston Critic
came near being the scene of blood
shed this morning about 10 O'clock
Mr. James b. Moore, editor Of
The Critic and also correspondent of
the Columbia Register. was visited
BY Chief Constable Bahr. his brother
D II Bahr and Mr. Wingate.
Those who saw the Bahrs enter
TIE Critics Office expected TO hear
pistol shots and wild screams of dy-
ing men they expected to see great
streams of thick red blood flowing
down the steps leading from the edi-
torial room to the ground floor. In
this they were disappointed, for all
that was heard Yves some loud talking
followed by scufle
As the result of an editorial that
appeared in TIE Critic several days
ago, which was an. attack on Consta-
ble Bahr, Editor Moore was visited
by the party this morning and blood
shed was narrowly ayerted. but cool
heads prevailed and the affair ended
up in little fisticuff and scufse.
Constable Bahr, in relating the
story of the difficulty. stated that he
and his brother went to Mr. Moore's
Office for the purpose of obtaing an
apology for the attack made by him
several days ago.
Mr.. Moore. he says. saw them
coming up the steps, and when they
had entered his Office he had risen
froc his desk and held pistol in
his hand. Bahr told Moore to put
ND his revolver as he did not come
20 fight but to talk Mr.. Moore re.
fused, whereupon his brother caught
hold of Mr.. Moore, who became
obstreperous and a general scufie
ensued. Mr. Moore called for his
men and the entire force came rush
ing into the Office. Constable Bahl
says he was struck over the eye By
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-08-25
Who Favors Negroes.
McLaurin Nails a Few Lies,
Circular from Irby's Neigh
bors.

Messrs Russell. Crosby and others Of
the Laurens Cotton Mill.
Gentlemen: In reply to your favor
of recent date, | desire to say that
the charges you refer to are one and
all infamously false
The charge that | ever advocated
negro labor in cotton factories has no
foundation whatever In fact, l
rent my land to none save white ten-
ants, and for any one to charge me
with favering negro labor instead OF
white in the factory. on the farm or
anywhere else is lie, pure and sim
pie.
Tie charge that | voted for Mur-
ray in contested election in Wash
ington is false
have no stock in Mr. Monteith's 8
or any other negro cotton mill. and
never beard of such an enterprise On
til very recently
In conclusion. permit me to say
that have an abiding faith in the
integrity aud fairness of the voters
of South Carolina, and the circulation
Of such baseIess falsehoods cannot
but react upon those who by slander
would destroy the reputation and
character Of fellow citizen to attain
political ends. Ordinarily, would
treat such minors with silent con
tempt, but the direct and respectful
form of your inquiry deserves candid
treatment. Very truly yours.
JNo L McLAUR1N
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Charleston to The Land Of
Gold.

Charleston, Aug. 23.-A syndicate
of local capitalists headed by a. $
Emerson have chartered steamship
aud will rup her from Charleston to
Kiondike She will sail from here Feb
Is. goiug 10 St M;cl,aes oy way of
Cape Horn. Her passengers will b.
transferred to smaller boats and towed
up the river to Dawson City. Each
passenger will be sl!owed to carry 1000
pounds of freight aud tickets will cost
$500. tbs expected that the trip viii
require 10 days.
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i'II t.s-i Stk NSTST!dW
CONNECTIONS
No 80 has connection with the Chester &
Lsnoir Railroad at Yorkrile, S. c., With the
Saa;ae-n Railway st Rock Hill, S. c., with
the Ssahoard Air Line a, Catawba Junction,
S. c., with the Lancaster 4 Chester Railroad
at Lancaster, S. c., and With the South Car
olina and Georgia Railway at Camden, S. c.
No. 80 North bound train has same connec @
tions as No. 80.
SAMUEL HUNT, President.
S. B.LUAPKIN. Gen. Pass. Agt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-08-25

We the, white people, petitioning
through friends. asking that said con-
vlct labor be kept out of our commu-
nitv, as said convicts would be dan
gerous in this community, where our
wives and children live"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-08-25

You can get Glenn Springs Water by the
gallon or case. Rebate for bottles returned
At Dr.. A. J. Chinas drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-08-25

sDany
fDsily except Sunday.
Trairs 80 and IS carry through Pullman
Palace Buffet Sleeping Cars between New
York and Macon via Augusta.
T. a. EMEkSON, E.M. EMERSON,
Traffic Manager Asst Gen. Pass. Ag'
]. R. KENLY. Gen'l Manager
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-08-25

Writing paper Is cents pound ct H. G
osteeu & Co.'S.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
Indian Agriculturists.

The Indians on the Shyshone reser.
vation have to the present time this
season sown 125, 900 pounds of grain,
and it is expected they will SOW as
much more before the close of the
planting season. The department is
not giving the seed to the Indians this
year as heretofore. but is loaning it,
and expects the Indians to repay it
when they harvest their crops. The
pupils of the Indian school are farm.
ing extensively under the direction Of
the Indian agent, Capt. Wilson, and
the teachers of the school. They have
put out $4,000 cabbage plants and
have model garden. A test will be
made ON the farm with sugar-beet
seed, the department having furnished
large quantity for experiment. Un.
der the present management of Indian
affairs the Indians of the Shoshone
reservation are improving rapidly in
condition, and the majority Of the
tribe will soon become selfsupporting.
Great interest is being taken by the
Indians in school work, and the
agency school is having very sue
cessful term. Correspondence Oma.
ha, Neb., Bee.)
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
LUMBER FOR A LUNCH.
The Porcupine Enjoys Anything 90
Long as It's Salted.


Long as It's salted.
"You wouldn't have to skirmsh
around much to git feed enough to fat
ten Hemlock Belt porcupine on, say
In that you wanted to fatten one," said
an old Potter County, Pennsylvania,
woodsman. Jest sprinkle salt over
stick of cordwood, or a sawlog for that
matter, an he'll eat up the whole busi-
ness an enjoy it same as you would
hunk O mlnce pie. Why, them critters
is so fond O salt that If you should salt
the four sides Of your hunting shanty
from the ground to the roof they'd eat
1t down over your head and not leave
splinter to mark where 1t stood! They
don't mind man, or twenty men, If
there's a salt barrel, or barrel that's
had salt pork In it, anywhere in camp,
and they'll fight like uttledevils to get
at 1t as long as one of 'em is alive.
"Look at the time me and Bill Bent
was campin' over at 'Tater creek in
Newcom's lumber shanty. One night
we was woke up by somethin' trampin'
over us, an I knowed in q minute It
was porcupines.
"'Lay still, Bill says I, till they git
over, for If you rise up they'll make
a plncushion out O. you
$50 We laid still till more'n twenty
porcupines had walked over US. They
came from all directions, and got in
the shanty through some big cracks
on the sides.
"1t's that old pork barrel in the cor
ner that they're after says I; but as
we didn't care to have the tarned quill
drivers foolin' round there all night,
we went at 'em with our axes, and f1t
'em till We killed every one. Next day
we battened up all the cracks in the
shanty. Another drove O. porcupines
come along next night, and flndin' no
place to get in, begun to chaw their
way in. Bill got up an was fur now
in 'em all down agin, but told him
to let 'em alone.
Let's jest see what they'll do any
how says l.
Il wouldn't dast tell you how short a
time 1t took fer them salt-crazy por-
cupines to chaw holes in that shanty
big enough to let 'em in, but If you
should guess ten minutes you'd be too
high. They come a-rattlln' in, an
poked up the fire SOS We could see
what they was goin' to do. They didn't
pay no more attention to me an Bill
than If we hadn't been there, but
scrambled over to the corner where the
empty pork barrel was, an sot to work
at 1t. In less than an hour they had
eat the barrel up, slaves, hoops, an
all, an then turned to an chawed up a
couple O boards near the bar'l, a lot
O brine havin' been spilled on 'em some
time. Then the drove scampered out
O. the shanty same as they came in, ex-
cept that they took with 'em tol'able
good-sized load g lumber they had
lunched on.''
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
A Peculiar Ohio Community.

"There is community at Amish,
Holmes County, Ohio, that meets a
certain idea of Atlantis" said guest
at the Planters yesterday. "There
are no churches and no ministers in
the community, which consists of 49,
600 to 10000 souls, residing on 100
acre farms. Every member of the set
tlement is a producer. Religious
meetings are held, but they are at the
homes of various members, not in reg
ular meeting places. Draft horses, the
best in the country, come from Amish.
The customs of the people are primi-
tive in their simplicity. No one ever
thinks of knocking at a neighbor' door;
they just walk in. Travellers who
come through the country are enter
tained in literal Interpretation of the
scriptural injunction, and no one is
permitted to receive pay for the enter
tainment. The most curious of the
customs of this peculiar people is that
relating to its women. Married women
wear black caps, those who are en-
gagged go to church in brown head
gear, while the young girls proclaim
the fact that their affections are olsen
gagged by dainty white bonnets. There
is considerable sense at the bottom of
this quaint custom, and the social ieal-
ousies and heart-burnings of other
towns are said to be practically UNI
known in Amish. ST. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
Silver Coin Being counterfeited.

The discovery has been made by the
secret service division of the Treas
ury Department that the silver frac-
tional coins are being counterfeited,
and it is feared to a very large extent.
The low price of silver bullion pre-
sents q new field for enterprise and
one in which the liability to detection
is reduced to the minimum. Instead
of using base metal and washing it
with solution of silver the work is
done with silver bullion bearing the
marks of the government assay office,
and the spurious coins that have come
into the possession of the treasury of,
Gals are found to be few grains
heavier and trife finer than the coins
issued from the mints. Most of the
spurious coins discovered bear the
mark of the San Francisco mint. In
trinsically the coins issued by the en-
terprising counterfeiters are as good
in every respect as those issued by the
government, and when detected and
refused acceptance, the holder
will only lose the difference between
the bullion and coinage value of the
genuine coins. This is a consoling
reflection to the public, who are liable
to have as many of the spurious as the
genuine coins in their possession, and
as the difference between them can be
detected only by weighing and assay.
ing the liability to loss is very trifing.
With silver selling at 55 cents per
ounce it is not surprising that the gov.
ernment should find competition in
the business of emitting coins that
bring the manufacturer clear profit
Of 100 per cent.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
THE STATE NORMAL AT FLOR.
ENCE, THE BEST IN THE
SOUTH.
JAS. X. POWERS, President.

DIR. MAYO TO GOVERNOR JOHNSTON.
DR.. A. D. Mayo, of Boston, spent q
month last spring in visiting the several
institutions of learning in Alabama.
The following extracts are from let
ter to Gov. Johnston under date May
s, 1897.
"During the past II years I have
visited every State Normal College in
the 16 Southern States.
81 can honestly say that in all my
experience in the South, I have seen
no State Normal which seems to me tc
have more completely grasped the
true idea of that style of school OF
more completely carried it out than
the one at Florence.
81 have never seen in any State Sc
much good work done for so small O
sum of money as see here at the
State Normal at Florence"
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

The English newspapers are becom-
Ing venturesome. One Of them has
sent a correspondent on secret mis-
sion, Of which it speaks In the follow
ing mysterious terms: 1--WE cannot In
dicate his destination, for the Journey
that lies before him is one of the most
perilous kind, and a whisper Of his
identity or the purpose Of his mission
would seal his death warrant. he pur.
poses to tread a path that has never
known the foot of a white man, and
will travel with such q following as no
newspaper correspondent has ever
mustered for his private ends. Hun
dreds of men and scores Of horses will
follow his banner and every man of the
party will carry his life in his hand"
Whewi
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
Observed by a Skeptic.

| once saw a cowboy try to ride an
ostrich, and ever since I have doubted
the stories told by the natives in At.
RIGA and Australia riding ostriches.
He had vanquished every pony he had
ever undertaken to break in, but it
was only after an hours hard work
he succeeded in mounting the bird,
which at first tried to shake him off,
then to get away by running. These
tactics, Of course, had no effect upon
the cowboy. Then, in spite of all
the man could do, the ostrich succeed
ed in getting it's head around and seiz-
ing him by one leg. He doubled his
feet under him and the ostrich reached
over its wings and got hold upon his
back, throwing him heavily to the
ground and tramping on him. It took
three of US to chase the infuriated
bird, and we accomplished it barely in
time to save the mans life, I don't
believe the native Australians ride
ostriches.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

plications iave arisen on this account,
A supreme federal court, to be the
high court of appeals of the colonies,
is provided for. Each of the colonies
now has small naval force, the con-
solidation of which under one control
will make q respectable little navy of
torpedo and gunboats, with q cruiser
and an armor-plated turret ship"
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
Soft Jobs,

They have just discovered in France
that though the palace Of the Tuileries
was destroyed twenty-six years ago,
four officials charged with the preser-.
walton and care Of the palace still hold
Office and draw their salaries.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
Exhausted Resources.

"What are you bothering your father
ohout ~ asked the boys mother.
81 want him to tell me story, ana
no saws he doesn't know any,"
perhaps he will make UP one as ne
goes along
~ asked him to. But he said he haa
been testifying before an investigating
committee all day and 1t had used up
oil his material. l."-Washingt Star.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
AVirtue and a Vice,

Vanity and proper regard for the feelings Of
others should both urge you to get rid Of that
disgusting skin disease. Whether 1t be simple
abrasion, a chap or a burn, or whether 1t Is a
chronic case Of Eczema, letter or Ringworm,
Tetterine will positively, nfalnbly cure it. Cure
It so 1t will stay cured, too. 80 cents box at
drug stores, or by mail for 30 cents in cash or
stamps from J. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

Harry Lockwood, Of Newark, Ohio.
has been arrested for trying to blow up
his mother-in-law with dynamite. Mr..
Lockwood shouldn't take 50 seriously
what the funny papers say about the
mOther-in-l
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

The Alton turfman who killed him.
self because 'horses were so slow" yeri-
fed the common experience. The only
Fast horses are those you did not bet on.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
rr,ostI.nf Dutch Gentlemen.

In Holland a woman Is secondary
consideration aud a poor consideration
nj that. No Dutch gentleman when
walking on the pavement will move out
of his way for lady. The latter turns
out invariably, however muddy or dan
gerous the street.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

Among tbe 1854 emigrants who
left Europe by German harbors last
year, only o5,771 were Germans. Of
the total number 105, 430 went to the
United States, 1858 to Brazil, 1880
to Canada, 3,024 to Africa, etc.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
English Saddles Declared Better.

A Christiania, Norway, firm that sells
American bicycles writes to Hardware,
saying that Norwegians consider the
saddles Of most American bicycles less
comfortable than those of English
wheels.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

J. s. Parker, Fredonia, N. Y, says: shall
not call on you for the 500 reward, for l be-
lieve Halls Catarrh Cure will cure any case of
catarrh. Was very bad" Write him for par
ticulars Sold by Druggists, T5c.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Klihe's Great
Nerve Restorer So trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch ST.. Phila..Pa'
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

It is entirely superfuous to tell peo-
ple that you are getting old; you show
-
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30
BICYCLE EXCITEMENT.

The greatest scnsa--
ton of the season in
the bicycle market has
been occasi0ned by
four Of the leading
manufacturers COM
bining TO protect the
retail trade from be-
ing imposed npon by
agents and others who
have no reputation to-
lose, as bicycle deal
ers. This combina-
tion,Of which the JolIN
P.Lovell Arms Co. aros
the moving spirits.
have forced down tho
price of high grade
wheels so that there
Is now 10 reason VIII"
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

~ bhN5' D. VVELI" cycllst Should ndG.
Treas. Lowell Arms Co. anything but a first
class, guaranteed wheel, and at prices charged
from the nameless and unguaranteed wheels,
biDation on the part of those who handle
low grade wheels, but the public will be the
winners, thanks TO the Lowell Arms Go. A
cata ogue of our regular bicycle stock and a
special list Of wheels issued by the Big Four
Combination mailed free ON APPLICATION.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

Piso's Cure is the medicine to breax Up
RLUNT. sprague, Wash, March 8, 1884.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teetbing softens the gums, reducing lnnainnIa III.
tion, allays pain. cures wind COLO. |oca oo''i''
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

There are twenty three acres Of land to
Every inhabitant Of the globe.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

Spain smoked $31, 900, 900 worth cf
tobacco last ycar-$1.SO per capita.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-07-30

Thirty creameries In Central Kansas pa,
to farmers $4,000 a month for cream.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-06-18
Pleasant Valley.

Monday, June 14.-Miss Ella Isen
burg, who has been working for Mrs
Gil Smith all spring, has been Obliged
to 20 home on account Of i'll health.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jud Taylor, of Altoona
Sundayed in the Valley.
Mrs. Kahn and Mrs. Broadway drove
to Neodesha Saturday last.
w. G. Smith went to Fredonia Sun
day to attend the normal.
John Barnhill finished his carpen
tering at Wilmoth's Friday.
Bessie and Title Carver, Of Kansas
City, are visiting relatives here.
Geo. Smith, Guy Smith and jim
Adams all sold and delivered hogs tC
Wilm 9TH this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Cassingham
of Carlton, visited Gid Richardson
Saturday and Sunday.
James Smith and Miss Nora Isen
purg were married Wednesday Of this
week and began housekeeping next
day where Jim has been patching on
the d. w. Smith farm.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1897-06-18
Ridge.

Monday, June 14.-Mr. Ostrander
and Mr.. Rice have made fine pond;
all they like now is stocking it with
fish.
Crops look nice after the rain.
Mr.. John Beever has traded for a
buggy.
Elzworth Beever and his best girl
spent Sunday with John Beever. q,
Mr.. Irwin and wife spent Sunday
evening with Mr.. Everett and family.
Mr.Irvin was congratulating himself
OF his luck in settling swarm Of bees
but before he got them hived he was
not so congratulating.
Mr.. Everetts had quite an accident
returning from Yates Center Satur-
day. Their horses became frightned
and ran away, throwing them all out
of the wagon. No one was hurt, but
the wagon was broken up some.
Colonel Harmon was riding rather
old colt the other day and it throwed
him and bruised him up pretty bad
and the first thing he said after hit
ting the ground was, o. l. wish 1 had
staid at home and helped brother will
shear sheep.