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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-10-13
GOV. ELLERBE ASKS MIN
listers FOR THEIR
OPINION.

No one will deny that at the COM
ing session of the general assembly
the liquor situation vill require very
careful consideration and will no
doubt occupy much Of the time of
the lawmakers. The situation at
present is one that is becoming some
what serious in the light of the fnan.
cial statement and other facts pre-
sented at the recent meeting
of the State Board of Con-
troll. That something will have
TO be done to relieve the situation
goes without saying On all sides
there is much discussion as to what
will be done All kinds of plans and
theories are being advanced.
Governor Ellierbe will be expected
to make recommendations in his an
nuai message That he wishes to
secure all the light possible on the
matter and get some expression Of
the puplic sentiment as to the manner
of dealing with the liquor problem is
abundantly shown by the following
circular letter which has been sent
to the ministers of the gospel in all
parts of the State
Columbia, s. G Oct l, 1897.
Dear Sir: The following questions
are submitted to ministers throughout
the State, for the purpose of ascer.
tanning the sentiment and opinion of
Christian citizens with reference to
the dispensary law.
Please answer each question in the
space following it, and after signing
and stating to what denomination you
belong and your postofice address,
retorn this in the enclosed envelope
to the undersigned. Your prompt at
tention will be appreciated
Very respectfully yours,
w. 81. ELLERBE, Governor.
1. Has the dispensary system in
creased or decreased drunkenness or
drinking in your community, and to
what extent. indicating your opinion
by percentage of increase or de-
crease !?
2. What is the preference of your
people as between o. prohibition.
(2) dispensary law, and (3) high
license, under the restrictions in the
State Constitution, and which is most
practicable as temperance measure,
under existing conditions ?
Remarks,
Name,
Denomination,
Postofice,
County,
The nature of the replies to this
circular the general public will await
with some decree of expectancy
The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-10-13

Rotterdam, Oct 8 "A man oamed
Gustave Muller has Aurrendercd to the
city police, coufessiDg the murder of
his wife aud child As proof Of the
truth OF bis confession he produced
from his pocket four human ears
The police. ou searcl,iog his house !.
found the two bodies Subsequently he
confessed that be had also killed his par
ents, mutilating their remains in the
same fashion and then be msde the
Astonishing statemens that he had siui-
larly disposed of fourteen wives whom
be had married in various parts of the
world.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-10-13

An epidemic Of fever sz loi!es sonth OF
West Uuion. West Virginia is causing
cousternation among tile Inhabitants
Pbysicisos differ 10 their cpiricn as to
the kiud of fever, seine claiming 1t is
typhoid. while TWO Of the most promi-
osnt physicians IN the State assert it is
a m.ld type CT yellow fever Thirty
one deaths have occurred 10 she pas: Is
days The citizens of West Uaion are
demanding that the board Of health
quarantine against it. ,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-10-13
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
SUMTER COUNTY.
OFFICE CT
SUPERVISOR CT REGISTRATION,

SuXTER, S. c., May !, 1887.
Notice is hereay given ttst in accordance
with au Act of the General Assembly. the
books FOR the registration Of al legal. quali-
fed voters, and for the tssainc OF transfers,
SC, will be open 4t the cou:, house. between
the hours Of 9 CLOCK .. u anG 5 o'clock
y IT,. On tie ;rss Monday OF each uonth,
and fer three successive days, until thirty
days before the nsxt general election
Minors who shall become of age duriag that
period of thirty days Shall be entitled to
registration before the books are closed, If
otherwise qualified
W S. JAMES.
E. F BURROWS,
j. VI KNIGHT,
May IL. Supervisors of Registration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-10-13
Land Surveying. g.

Mr.. H D &OISE, will give promp, at
1entlon 20 calls for surveying and plating
land Can be found at bis office, next door
to Office of Lee and Noise, Sumter, S. G.
Nov. Is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-10-13
ClaremOnt Lodge No. O. A. T. NJ.

THE REGULAR MONTHLY CoMMU-
NICATION of Claremopt Lodge, No.
"A, A. F. 81: will be hello on Thursday
Evening, Nov. 4th, at IL. p. N. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-10-13

Ceotral;a. Mo, Oct. 10.-The pro-
lopged and disastrous drcuth was broken
this evening By heavy rainfall which
appears to be general over this section
re the State
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-21

lowing demand for Immediate relief
was adopted:
/. The public ownership OF all rail-
roads. telegraph, telephone, all means Of
transportation, communication, water
works, gas. electric plants, and all other
entities.
2. The public ownership of all gold,
silver, copper, lead, coal. iron and all
other mines; also all oil and gas wells
3. Reduction Of the hours of labor in
proportion to the progress Of production.
4. The undertaking Of public works
and improvements for the employment
Of the unemployed. the public credit to
be utilized for that purpose.
s. All useful inventions to be free to
all, the inventor to be remunerated by
the public.
6. The establishment Of postal savings
banks.
Z. The adoption Of the initiative and
the referendum, the imperative mandate
and proportional representation.
The establishment of banks in the pro-
posed coloaJ was the subject of a vigor-
Gus debate. F. NJ. Campbell, of the la
Dor exchange, opposed the clause re-
ferring to postal savings banks, Debs
then explained that he was fundamen-
saNy against banking institutions, and
the present monetary system, but condi-
tons had to be met in the early stages
of the colony that made some such plan
absolutely necessary fer a time. The
constitution of the national body Of the
Social Democracy was then adopted on
the lines previously outlined in these dis
patches.
The admission fee to the democracy
he a,,I
Is cents. The Railway Times, the Off
cial organ of the American Railway On
ion, IL to be changed to The Social DEM
ocrat. and subscription to it is in
cluded in the dues In this way the gos-
pei Of the democracy will be spread. No
afternoon session was held, as the legis-
iative committee was net prepared to
| report on the constitution for the state
! and local unions. These matters will be
disposed of and an adjournment taken
as soon as possible.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-21
Sheep scab ia the United States.

Washington, June 21.-Secretary Will
son, of the agricultural department, has
issued to the managers and agents Of
railroads and transportation. companies,
stockmen and others, a circular notify
ing them that the contagious disease
known as sheep scab, or scabies of sheep,
exists among sheep in the United States
and that it is violation of the law to
receive for transportation or transport
any stock affected with that disease from
one state or territory to another
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-21
NOW READY TO DO BUSINESS
Social Democracy Holds Its First Meeting
and Makes a Demand.

Social Democracy Holds Its First Meeting
and Makes Demand.
The first regular session Of the Social
Democracy Of America was held Satur-
day morning at Uhlich's hall. In re-
Spouse to the invitations sent out by
the American Railway Union the fol-
lowing organizations, in sympathy with
the new movement, espoused by the
Debs followers of 1894, were represented:
Professional Workers Socialistic alli-
ance, Labor church, Scandinavian Co.
operative league, Labor exchange, Metal
Workers Union of North America,
Media federation, West Side Mutual
Cooperative union, Humanitarian lea
que, North Side Economic club, Socialist
Trade and Labor alliance, Grossdale
club, Brotherhood of the Cooperative
Commonwealth, Thirty-second Ward
Economic club, Chicago Socialist Labor
party, Woman's National Silver League
and Monetary Reform association, Fiji
teenth Ward Economic Educational
club, Ruskin union, United Brotherhood
of Carpenters and Joiners of America,
Chicago Labor Union exchange, Four
teenth Ward Economic Educational
club.
In accordance with a new policy the
meeting was open to the public. Before
proceeding to the adoption of a consti-
tuition for the new movement the fol-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-21
SHAKEN UP ROUGH
Points in California Have a Disas.
trous Ague.


But the Tremble Is Felt Very Plainly
Two Other Towns Where Chimneys Fall.
Walls Are Cracked and Plate Glass Win
dow. shivercd. While the People Think
the Day Of Doom Has Arrived-Record
Of Fatal Mishaps.
San Francisco. June 21.@Two sharp
and severe shocks of earthquake were
felt here yesterday. the official time of
the first, as taken by the United States
weaker bureau, being 12:14:04. 1t was
followed almost Immediately by a Sec
ond shock. The vibrations were from
west 10 east. Clocks were stopped, sus-
pended lamps and decorations were
broken in some places, but no real dam
age is reported. The shocks were the
most severe experienced here for many
years. The earthquake was general
throughout the state.
4 Did Heavy Damage Here.
HOLSTER, Cal, June 21.-Shortly after
noon yesterday the most severe earth
QUAKE shock since 1868 did many thou
sand dollars damage to buildings and
their contents. No casualties occurred,
though several narrow escapes are re-
ported. Every brick building in town
has suffered. and in the court house
the walls and ceiling have lost most
of their plastering. Immediately after
the earthquake a fire wall of the Nc
Mahon House fell upon the adjoining
buildings. Hundreds of window panes
were cracked or broken and in some
instances entire window sashes were
thrown into the street from the second
stories Of buildings
Thought 1t Was the Last Trump.
Gilrc.y, CAL, June 21.-The heaviest
EARTH lake ever felt here lasted only a
few seconds yesterday, but did much
damage. Numerous chimneys were
toppled over, house walls cracked, every
plate glass store window shattered and
a general wreckage Of bottles and shelf
ware in houses and stores. People
rushed out of their homes thinking the
last trumpet had sounded in earnest.
In some houses blinds were wrenched
from the hangings and an unusual scene
of petty destruction is presented in near
ly every house and store in town.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-21
First New Wheat of the Year.

ST. Louis. June 21.-On change Satur-
DAY the first car of new wheat of the
season of 1897 was auctioned off on call
1t was very fine quality of No. red
winter, and sold at 80 cents per busheI
This was 22A cents premium over July
prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-21

Maine POpulists Meet.

Lewiston, Me-. June 21.-At a meeting
Of the Maine state Populist committee
at Auburn Saturday all present were
opposed to fusion and in favor of a
''middle-o course Delegates
were appointed to the middle of the
road" Populist conference at Nashville
July 4.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-21
WILL HE ACCEPT?
Offer Oebs Has Made to the
Standard Oil King.
ASKS HIM TO EMBRACE SOCIALISM.

Tells Rockefeller That There Are 10000
Starving Workingmen at Chicago and
That He Will Let the Oil Magnate Count
Them IL He Doesn't Believe It-A Re
markable Letter-Social Democracy Now
Ready to Proceed with Its Work.
Chicago, June 21.-James Creelman,
the noted correspondent, telegraphed
the New York Journal Saturday as fol-
lows: "One Of the most extraordinary
and bewildering results Of the organiza-
tion of the Social Democracy Of Ameri-
American Railway Union is the follow
ing letter which President Debs today
mailed to Mr.. Rockefeller, president of
the Standard Oil company. / know Of
nothing like it in the whole history Of
the Industrial struggle for life against
constantly increasing difficulties. To-
day 1 asked Philip ID. Armour, the head
OF the beef trust, what he thought Of
Mr.. Debs' plan, and his sole reply was
this: i have no time to think or talk
about it. IL you want to know any
thing about the sausage business / will
be glad to tell you what 1 cam Here
Is Mr.. Debs' letter lit Is dated Chicago,
June 10. 1897, and addressed to Mr.
John D. Rockefeller, New York city']:
Promises the Millennium.
Dear Sir: l take the liberty to in
form you that we have this day or
ganized the Social Democracy of Amer
lea, an organization designed to rescue
the oppressed and suffering Of our land
from the grasp of Industrial conditions
which they did not create and which
they are powerless to control or modify
The purpose of the organization is, brief
ly stated, to supplant the present cruel,
immoral and destructive system by the
cooperative commonwealth, under
which millionaires and mendicants, the
abnormal products of an abnormal civili-
cation. will disappear together. and the
brotherhood of man will be ushered in
to bless and beautify the world. In this
city alone. in which the university
which bears your name stands monu-
mental of the triumphs OF labor and the
fabulous wealth of the country, 5000
families are practically homeless and
10000 honest workingmen are verging
on starvation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-21

haggard trcth of mans fnhumanity to
man. The picture IS wei calculated to
appeal to men and angels, and as you
are a Christian gentleman and are wide
ly known for your benefactions perhaps
you might deem it proper, no less than
dutiful. to give your support to an or
ganization whose high purpose it is not
to fool and humiliate these suffering
fellow-beings with the pSltry crumbs of
Charity to perpetuate conditions which
make their lives a continuous curse, but
to strive for a more exalted humanity,
a diviner civilization, such as the Master
taught hen he said: "On earth peace.
good will toward men,"
Invites John d. to Come In.
'The immediate object will be the re-
lief of the unemployed by colonizing a
western state where they may Coop
crate in the application Of their labor to
the resources of nature to provide for
themselves ard their dependent ones
and manfully discharge the duties of an
emancipated citizenship. In this move
ment there are no class distinctions.
Rich or poor are equally welcome to aid
in dethroning gold and exalting hu-
mainly. Then the strong shall help the
weak. the weak shall love the strong,
and the brotherhood Of man shall trans
form the earth into a veritable paradise.
To consecrate ones self to such a work
is my highest conception Of duty to my
self and my fellow-man, and trusting
that you may find 1t consistent with
your own sense of social and
patriotic obligation to Join hands with
us in our emancipating and ennobling
mission I subscribe myself yours very
truly, EUGENE v. DEBS,"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-21
Fireworks.

Headquarters for Fireworks, Pts
tolls and Crackers, Watch next weeks
advertisement for wholesale prices at
retail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-21
Offers to Let Him Count Them,

IF you think this statement an ex-
aggeration 1 beg that you may come
here and 1 will arrange to have them
assembled on the lake front, and there,
under the common sky. their only shell
ter. their emaciated faces and tattered
garments NAV bear testimony to the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-19
Ride Shooting.

The members OF the New York SchuetEen Corps who
take part in the continuous winter competition as
q r de team OF the corps managed to bettrr their
averages at Zettler's gallery on Friday evening.
The first target. the individual, having been shot.
Capt. ?. H. Ehlen and President A. W. Lemoke Of the
ride team selected sides for tn. usual team match.
the shooting masters side winning this time by q
margin or $40 points.
bruck and II. Il. Michaelsor for Q prize donated by J.
H.. W. N yer, resulted in a victory for the former
with 231 to 22B. The scores:
Individual Match; 10 Shots, Possible ESQ Points,
A. w. Lemcke. 227; J. n. Hermann. 225; ]. @.
Thoelke. eli; g. Wehrenhorg. 2s0; N. c. l.. Bower
stem. $50; C. +. onermann, 209: A. Ledcrhaus. 206;
II. Decker, 21i; J. II. W. Meyer. 229; II. So'dbruck.
223; q. Rlebesehl. gil; w. Vessel, 224; J. c. Bonn.
2SI; T.. A. Gru neberg. 23s; DR.. A. Grosch. 2l7: G.
Koenig, 1913; C. Mann. 1875 C. SteTcns. 2l4: p. Feigel.
232; II. b. Michaelson. 2lb; r. Faconpre, 2aO; A.
Giebellaus, 205; C. Sievcrs. gil; F. Field huscn, 22l
+. schulz. 1873; F. H.. Rhlen. 1874; H. Roettger. 224; DIR.
G. Grosnh, 237; J. A. Christen. 237; Ii. Horenburgcr,
2li; A. Bankauf. zoe.
Team Match, Same Conditions-Capt. F. H. Ehlen's
~Team.-Ehlen. 203; Bonn. 227; pr. G. Gro-ch. 226;
Facompre $50; Beversten. 223; fetgel. 2ls; Vessel.
l6l; j. Il. ". Meyer. gag; Roettger. eco; WehEen'
mann. 100; Riei esehl. 100; Lederhaus, 1874; Ban.
tau'. 2lO. Team total. 3.S74. President Lrmckr'a
Tean-LemcEe. 225; II. Zettler. 24l; Christen, 225
Grueneberg. 224; sieverS. $50; Tnoelke. 222; Stef.
fens. 2JS; Michaelson. 22e; Fe!dhusen en-. eel; DR.. A.
Grosch, 22h; Decker. ELI; Giabelhaus. 2l8; Mann.
2lli Horrnburger. COZ; Schulz. 1871; Koonig. 2os,
Team total, 3.B14.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-19

tho various clubs are compelled to go through q
thorough course Of training daily whenever q
match OF Importance 10 to DO decided. At three
or four breeding places, where fast birds arc
always to be had, this daily exercise 10 an inter
esting feature.
A strong bird renders the work OF the marks
man moro difficult, and 1t is not an uncommon
spectacle to see a pigeon loaded full Of shot as
he rises from the trap with the speed Of a loco
motive having strength and vitality enough to
carry the charge beyond the boundary before he
succumbs, while others, less strong and game.
would not be able to fly more than q few feet
under parallel conditions.
The system Of exercising these birds differs
somewhat in the various clubs, the most unique
method being to compel them to fly continuously
for two or three hours each day. This Is accom-
plished by turning the birds loosn in a large
house or shed with walls of wire netting. and
connected with the regular coops by means, of
doors and pigeon holes. l Is also tittod at either
end with per hes extending across the house.
When the usual complement OF squad has been
released two men CARRYING long whips OF red
flannel enter the building, and by cracking
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-19

out New Jersey and Long Island often add ma
terially to thor income by selling tho wild birds
that migrate from one place to another. MANY
oft o iattcr turn out to be tough propositions
when liberated from the traps.
Slate.colored or, blue" birds are sought after
more than any other color. and good, fast ones
are often sold at the rate of 10 cents n pair, tho
ordinary ones being quoted at so rents. a pair.
In most matches as well as club shoots the price
q the birds is added at the above rates. As a
lost bird" invariably returns home, tho
breeder 10 that much ahead OF the game, and the
pigeon Is resold at the full value In the next
consignment.
A times there are as many rs three thousand
bir!s in one OF the large wire.netted sheds when
an order arrives for 200 or 800. The method
employs in catching them is novel and qui k.
A number OF boys enter the house with tho
usual shipping crate or coop. while others carry
Of the fisherman. As the bird flies in terror
from this dew! Q. he is neatly ecooped in. and,
he:ore he realizes where he Is. the cover Of the
crate closes on him and he Is q prisoner.
In most cases the dead birds are not the
property 81 the shooter who has been fortunate
enough TO bring them down. but are sold by the
CLUB or proprietors of the grounds. The pigeons
at this stage are often made to masquerade az
squads and arc sold for market, the usual rate
being ono dollar q dozen.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-12-19
YACHTING.

Uniform Racing and Measurement Rules
throughout tho World VIII Ie Considered.
. The effort to secure; uniform yacht racing
rules throughout the world, to which end two
delegates from the North American Yacht
Racing Union visited the Yacht Racing Asso-
citation OF Great Britain. has not produced inn
mediate results. There will be some further
discussion in the matter at the meeting Of the
British Yachting Council. and n special COM
mittce will be appointed to carefully investigate
the ACCESSIBILITY OF such a course. 1t is not gen.
orally known that the difference in the measure
ment rules In vogue in this country and Great
Britain is mainly responsible for the lack OF in.
terrationaI racing, and the sooner yachtsmen
on both sides OF the water come together with
the Director making mutual concessions that
will tend to the adoption OF uniform racing and
measurement rules they will be that much
nearer to q series of races for tho Americas
Cup. Relative to this matter, Frank Bovine
Jones. Secretary of the Council OF tho North
American Yacht Racing Union. says:
The subject OF. uniform measurement and
yacht r cling. II is n fact known to every one
who Is at all conversant with yachting rules
lions imposed by the British Yacht Racing As
sociation would be SO badly handicapped under
our measurement rules that she would have no
possible chance 10 win over here. II, on the
other hand, some British %yachtsman is willing
to make another trial for The Americas Cup, and
pulll u Sitl AZ Nohid "oN'ioP N"O SLNut1ob
amount OF speed under the measurement rule
that Is in vogue in this country. 8 9 would be
absolutely useless aB u racer whom she returned
to the other side after her series of races in this
country were finished. 1t Is also q matter Of
fact that she would be such an extreme type OF
an American racing machine that she would be
practically useless even as n cruiser. owing to
the great drauEht and other qualities.
THE time is not far away when VIC will have
uniform rules. did not expect that jarvis and
Marlborough would. b.. able 10 make any def-
mite agreement. for the reason that they were
no. vested with power to bind the body OF
American yachtsniCn by any concessions. their
position being merely 70 give. and receive sug.
gestions by which the object of their visit could
Be contaminated at some future time"
Commsnting upon the special meeting Of the
Dec. 9 for the purpose of comforting with tho
Americ. IN yachtsmen, the London FIAld Of Dec.
A says:
The "deputatlon" of members OF che recently
formed American Yacht Racing Union to the y. t. A.
on Thursday last turned ont to be A. Jarvis only. as
the other member was unable to attend on the day
namcd. The object of tile visit was TO see II an in.
ternationai rating rule could not be agreed to. but Il
transpired that neither the New York Yacht Club nor