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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
BishopviIle Burned.
DISASTROUS FIRE ON
SATURDAY NIGHT.

Shortly after 10 o'clock Saturday night,
Lees Drug Store was discovered to be on
fire The flames soon spread to the store Of
]. Bramlett and thence 10 the Masonic
Hall The Gre was beyond control from The
6rst, aud nothing could be done TO stay is
progress In sdditon to the buildings tuen-
toned, ihe Opera House, the largest build
ing in the business portion Of the towu, was
burned Also two unoccnpied store build
ings and the stores occupied by ". B. Carnes
and T j. Joye
The loss will be heavy as there was COM
para.ively little insurance on the buildings
and stocks of goods.
T J Joye had $4,000 on his stock, but
this amount does not cover his los'. por-
ton of his goods we're rea oved from the
burn ping building, but were a!moss ruined
bv the heavy rain which fell during the
night
There was $500 insurance on The stock 10
Lees drug store.
" ]. Branlett is said to have had 81 900
insurance, but be was not seen to confirm the
statement.
The Opera House, owned by a. G. Durant,
was partially Insured.
The Masonic Lodge and Knights of Pythias
Lodge, when Jointly occupied tne masonic
hall, were heavy losers both having recently
purchased new furniture and paraphernalia,
which was a total loss
The dispensary was a heavy loser from
breskage IN removing stock from building,
which was n serious danger of burning.
The heavy rain was the only thing that
prevented a much more disastrous confagra-
ton. for had net the bulldogs been saturated
the flames would undoubtedly have made a
clean sweep Of the business section of the
place.
The total loss aggregates between $4,000
and Sl2, ,OC0, and TINS IS a conservative esti-
mate.
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For Nitrate of Soda, see Hardy s Co.

For Nitrate of Soda, see Hardy 4 Co.
The Court Of Comuon Pleas adjourned
sine Gle Friday afternoon and Judge Kiugh
LEFT Saturday morning for his home in Alb
bevi,le
Mr. G. E Richardson, Of the Sumter Mar
bic Works, received Letter few days ago
from gentleman in another county stating
that be had made bic will in which there was
provision that the coptract tor
erecting monument over his grave
should be given to Mr. Richard
500. The writer of the letter is an
old man aud is setting his house 10 order pre-
parasory to his death
One of the pleasan.est meetings of the
Nondscript club set held was that at the resi-
dence of Mrs G o Graham Thursday evehing.
The feature of the evening was fower
party, but the musical programme arranged
by the hostess added greatly the enjoyment
of the large number Of members who were
present,
The Court of Common Pleas during Thurs
day end Friday was occupied with the
c.ses of Garret vs Wineburg and China vs The
City of Sumter The fret nentioced case
has been in the courts for a long time and
has twice been carried TO the Supreme Court
and twice sent back for new trials After
day spent in legal sparring the case was
put of to next terw. The other
case grew ont of damage to carriage
by drivicg into post put upon the SIDE OF
the Stateburg road by Street Con missioo ooer
Tribb!e. The jury awarded DR.. China $40
damages After the conclusion of the case,
the jury was discharged.
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a Triple W eddlng

Manning, March l-4 triple wedding
took place at the home Of Auditor J Ebert
avis lest night. Miss Alice. eldest daugb-
ter OF Auditor Davis. was married to MIR. E.
C Coskrev Of the Wilson's section, of the
county, and Miss Lizzie, another daughter.
was united in marriage to Mr Huoter o. ST.
Paul's. The Rev W. j. Snyder, young
minister of the Methodist conference, now
gated in Abbevlle county, has been under
stood TO he betrotbed with Miss Bessie Davis,
a FIRST cousin of The two mentioned, AID a
few days ago be arrived and last night after
the other ceremonies, they we're married also,
and thus the happy six were made three.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
Foe Nitrate of Soda, see Hardy l. Co.

The sooner you begin to Sight the FIRE, the
more easily it may be e1ringuished. The
sooner you begin taking Ayers Sarsaparilla
for biood-disease, the easier will be the cure.
In both cases, delay is dangerous, if not fatal.
Be sure you ee, Ayers and no other.
The County Board Of. Commissioners have
beeo called TO met to-day to re-
consider aud revise the plans for repairing
aud reuodelling the Court House. II has
been found, after close scrutiny, that the
plans aud specifications adopted do not call
for safety vaults for the storage of records
tina, will be FIRE proof, aud as the chief object
of The contemplated repairs ls to provide ire
proof vaults for the conptv records the reVls-
ion of the plans ia necessary. 1T 10 expect
ed that the Bew township boards will have
been organized by that time and that 1t Will
be possible for thenew county ooarc to be
organized at the meeting to-day.
The Mormoo missionaries are actively at
work 10 all sections Of the State distributing
tracts and other Mormon literature There
are said to be converts in aearly every county
in the State, and that The proseitytes increase
monthly At last accounts there were two
elders at work in Sumter and Clarendon
counties, in both of which they have made
few converts to the faith of Joe Smith and
Brigham Young.
The Railroad Commission has written to
the Atlantic Coast Line that test case must
be brought into the Court to settle the ques-
sion whether suy Of the subordinate lines IN
the system are parallel and competing within
the legal meaning of the term. This point
must be determined beyond doubt before the
reorgan nization provided for in the charter
granted by the Legislature can be
consummated. 1t would be the
easiest n after Imaginable TO bring case be-
tween the W c. i A. and the portion OF the
old C. S now known as the ~ A.,
between this place and Darlington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
Reduced Freight Rates.

The Board of Railroad Commissioners
have caused to be put into effect reduced
ioint freight rte between Sumter and sta
lions on the Camden Branch OF the s. Z. &
Ga R. R that will be of great benefit to
the nusi ess men Of this city
The rates for classes |, 2, 3, 4, 5, s, A, B,
C, D, f, F, H, J, K, to Kio5ville, Wa'erec,
Middleton, Dixie and Caremont are as fol-
lows: SO, 80, 30, %, .2l, .ls, IA, :le,
l3, IL, .ls, .ze, .zs. is, II, per 100.
lbs
On the sare classes the rates to SO ,kton,
Bagocd and Boykins sre: Al, .3S. -, .2s,
q, 10, .l6, ls, u, .l3, %, 81, 81, .l6'
l3, per 700 lbs. .,
Same classes TO Camden; .45. 40, IS, 80,
"a, 81. II, 81, IA, IA "a. 20, 80, DO, ID
per 100 Ing.
Rs,e to Kingvi!ie, Wateres. silddle;on,
Dixie aad Clare,noat op classes /, and II, 80:
~ per ;oa; classes N. 0, P, 1872, 1890,
IA 20 psr CIR cf 20, 0,oa) .ns class R, II PEI
100 ;os rosin 60 per l0) lbs class 7. Ter
tiiizers) | 60 per ,on, ieaf tobacco ii per loc
lbs.
Same classes to Stockton, Hsgood aad
Boykius, Sc, "a, 2o.so, II 60, 1920, -l3,
10, os, Is.
Same classes to Cau den, l.o4, l.s6, 22.4o,
1s 40, 16. 90. ID. 10, l.T6, .l8.
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DEATHS.

Mrs ". II. Plowden, wife Of Miles q.
Plowdeu, formerly of this county, died at
their home near Moncks Corner, Berkeley
coupty, last Thursday. The body was
brought to this city for iuterment. The
deceased lady was Miss Gamble of this coan-
ty, and sister of Mrs. L. W. Folsom of this
city.
Mrs. N. W. Edmunds, Jr., died at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Lawrence Scott, her uncle, In
Richlaud County on Sunday. She leaves
ber husband, the eldest son of DR.. Edmunds,
of this city, aod three little children-'he
Oldest of whom is about Eve years of age
TO uourn her loss Dr.. Edmuuds went over to
Richl4nd Monday mornicg. The cause of Mrs.
Edmuud's death was pneumonia. Her three
little children left without mothers love, ls
a circumstance that makes her death particu-
larry sad.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
DEATH OF j. R. LIGoN.

Brarcbvile, March l2-Mr J. R. Ligon,
an esteemed citizen Of Brapcbville, died yes
terday after lingering illness Mr. Ligon
came 70 Branchville from Sumter couhty
about 1861, and accepted position with
the South Carolina Railroad compaoy
IS agent ard operator, which position be has
held continuously until his recent illness He
was considered to be one of the best agents
ic the roads erpioy- BE was an active
member of the Knights Of Honor, in which
order be carried several Thousand dollars in-
srrance on his life He leaves wife and
Two sops, A. G and ]. E. Ligon, Jr. The
bereaved family has the sympathy of the en-
tire community
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
Dangers of The Grip

The creates, daueer frcm La Grippe IS OF
rs resulting in pneumona II reason aole
cS.e is used. however, and Chamoerls'n 8
Cough Remedy ,sken, all danger VIII oe
avoided Amoag the tens OF thousands Who
have used this remedy for Ia grippe. We rave
We; 10 learn of SINGLE case hav'og ie-
au!;ed in pneumonia. which shows co ciG-
sive!g tha, this remedy is cttt"in pteVea-
tive of that dread disease. II will effect
permanent cure ia less time ,hao aav o'her
treatment The IS aud so cents szss for
sale by Dr. A J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
PERSONAL.

Mr.. Phil Miller spent Sunday 10 the city
Miss DeLeon, of Charleston, is visiting
Mrs. Marion Noise.
Rev. Father Brdds, of Charleston, is in the
city visiting friends.
Mr.. W. W. DesChamps. of Wisacky, spent
Monday on the city,
Mrs. Jas. 3 Daw, of Philadelphia, is Wis
ting relatives in this city
Mr. Mcdonald Furman spent last week
in the city attending ,Couit.
Mr.. Miles n. Plowdeu ,erarred to his ho1e
at Moncks Corner yesterday.
ST Nell O'Doenell has returned from a
business trip 10 New York.
kr Abe Ry1,enberg rg, after two weeks stay
in New York, has retnrred home.
Miss Nina Noise, after a stay of several
weeks 10 Charleston. has returned home
Msi. and.M1s Tteo Dehon, of Greenville,
are 81 lending few days in the city with
friends.
Mr.. J. T. Gilbert, native Of this city, but
row resident of Chicago, Ill.,, ,is in the city
visiting relatives.
Miss Lollie Brewer Who hes been visiting
her sister, Mrs. F c. Williams. left Monday
for her home IN Waycross, Ga,
Mis- Mabel Dye has returned to her bone
in Charleston, after a stay of two weeks with
s,he family of Capt. B. G. Pieraon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Scudder, of Boston,
Mass, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. ".
Burns. Mrs. Burns is their niece.
Mrs. P. CaDtweIi, who has been visiting
n n
her bone 10 Columbia yesterday moroing.
Mrs. W T. Earle, of Greeoville. is visiting
her mother, Mrs. n. J. Hill Miss Mary Hill
who has spent several months 10 Greenville
accompanied Mrs. Earle
Mr.. W B. Delesr, who has been OF the
Nor1bern markets for the last two weeks. pur-
chasiDg goods for Brown, Cuttipo l. DeIear,
arrived. bone last Thursday night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
For Nitrate of Soda, see Hardy 4 Co.

For Nitrate of Soda. see Hardy 20.
Dr. Leo is 10 the city and will spend q
week or two at home.
Mr. howard Noise IS going on cru;cbes,
the result of fall and sprained ankle.
The holdings of the Independent Ice Co
have been completed and portion OF the
plant has been installed.
Births reported to Health Officer Reardon
Cor past week, ending Friday, March IL, are !:
White, three males colored, one male and
one female
The recent term Of Court costs the county
abons $1,000 The total may be little
more or less, but the round figure will not be
far from that amount.
Now is the time to advertise, and the pro-
gressive and enterprisiug merchants know II.
II is the 6rm that sdvertises that gets the
cream of The cash trade.
A FIRE alarm box has been put up at the
corner of Main and Liberty streets. from
which the aIarm can be run in both reel
houses before the FIRE bell is rung.
The board of directors of the Peoples Ice
Mfg Co., has elected .Mt. ". Waites Reese,
Of Sta,esbure, superintendent. and Mr. W. J.
Hudson, assistant superintendent
The average American citizen is more
deeply interested in the outcome Of the prize
fight oo ST. Patrick's day than in the for
ei9n or internal policy Of Mckinley
rbe reduction in freight rates from this
city to points ou the Camden Branch will, it
is to be hoped, prove beneficial to the mer-
chants and other shippers and enable them to
extend aod Increase their trade in that direc.
ton.
The merchants of Sumter are unusually
hopeful apd are looking forward to heavy
spring trade. The stores are filed with new
goods asd the window displays compare
fayorably With any to be seen in the large
cities
The dress rehearsal Of "Damon and
Py,sias'' has been cbaoeed to Thursday
plight, to avoid coDHic, with Culbane's Com
edy Company, which has an engagement in
the Opera House that oight.
To-day is ST. Patrick's Day, and it
vas observed in this city by the usual
services The compatriois Of the immortal
Irishman delight in bonoring his memory,
and there is no place too far removed from
the Ererald Isle for Irishmen to forget the
day.
hollywood Camp, Woodmen Of the World,
has received apecial permission tc extend the
time until the 18th for receiving new mem
bers at a reduced rate This was granted in
order that number Of new members may be
received cn the same terms granted those who
ioiped during the last few months.
Mr.. Frank VIM, the recently appo nted
constable of Magistrate Wells, is already bav-
:ag experience His account Of recent trip
to aod from Providence is full Of quaint
humor, and it is all The more humorous sioce
the narrator perceived bnt little 10 the expe-
riepce Ii's his story, so the writer will leave
him TO tell il
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
From Cripple Creek.

After the big ERE in Cripple Creek, took
very severe cold and tried many remedies
without help, the cold only becoming more
settled. After usirg three small bottles Of
Chemberlain's Cough Remedy, both the
cough and cold left me, and in this high alii-
tude il takes meritorious cough remedy 10
do any good &c. B. HENDERSON, editor
Daily Advertiser. For sa'e by A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
DR.. Sam A. Steel IN sumter.

Rev S. A. S.ee, D D, will lecture in the
Methods. church at $50 N Thursday on
the ''Poneers of Metbodism The lecture
will be free, and the puoiic is cordially in
vi,ed to hear this famous lecturer Oh one of
his favori,e themes Dr. Steel is one of the
most eloquent men in the Sou,h, and those
who hear him will always he GLAD If the
privilege. Be sure 10 hear him If you haze
10 make some sacrifice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ATTENTION.

The attention of subscribers Of this paper
is requested TO the dates following :heir
address Oh paper. The date Indicates the
time to which subscription Is paid to. Some
times errors occur 10 changing dates or in fall
ure 70 changes in which case by calling at
ten,ion thereto your date will be made right.
But there are some dates that have not been
changed for considerable time and which
need changing-the printer also needs the
change necessary to make the change of date.
Bills have beer sent to some o: the parties
referred to, and those who responded prompt
IL are hereby thanked Tbere are some 9th
ers tina, we are waiting o. and hoping 10
thank rery soon- I
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
Great Bargains

Io Tin Ws,e. No.russ TIN Ware and Agate
Ware, are to oe had on the bargain days Of
the Sumter China Hall, Friday and Saturday
March l9 and 20 Don't fail TO call epd be
CONVINCED THos S RoGAN, Prop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
RELIGIOUS.

Rev. W. ]. Dowell will preach at Pfovi-
depce next Sunday at II u NJ aud at Betbes-
da at 4.30 10
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
SPECIAL Notice.

Dr.. G C Browns cure at Wedge6eld on
''Ma,rimony." has been postponed to the
oieht of the 25,h at 8 O'Clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-03-17
Office!

THE co partnership existing bet"een
Peterson Cn'bbert has oeeo dissolved
69 mutual consent. Ned Peterson will COO
,inue the business at the same stand With
40 experience of twen'y eight years 10 the
Cabinet Shop of Mr. J b Craig. he IS well
qualified 10 conduct business Of this kind.
Cleaning aud repairing furniture !" specially.
Th- preparing and dressing of dead bodies
tor BURIAL Will be promptly AID carefully at
iepded 10.
Shop opposite the Episcopal Church.
NED PETERSON.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-03
BULLET IN Ills BACK
UNIVERSITY STUDENT SHOT BY A
PHYSICIAN-JEALOU THE
CAUSE.
FLOOD LOSSES INCREASING.
FULLY 100000 FEET OF LOGS
HAVE BEEN SWEPT
AWAY.
HOMELESS PEOPLE SUFFERING.
Houses of Many Completely Wrecked
One Life Lost at the
Falls.

j. S. Challoner, a medical student at
the state university, was shot last
night by DR.. Hugh Nelson, at the Mel
son residence, 1888 First avenue south.
The bullet entered the back to the
right of the spinal column and passed
around to the left side It was ex-
tracted by DR.. Fitzgerald, who said
the wound was not dangerous.
After the shooting DR.. Nelson Jumped
In his buggy and drove off, The police
were notified of the affair, but up to an
early hour this morning had not found
the DOCTOR
Challoner's story of the affair is that
ne called at the Nelson residence short
ly after Z O'Clock and sat down IN the
library. He was reading a paper when
the doctor entered the house and the
room where he was. DR.. Nals9n had Il
revolver in his hand, AMI Challoner
says, pointed it in his face. He told
Challoner to leave the house, and that
the student proceeded to DO DR.. Mel
son made an effort to strike ChaIloner.
but he lodged the blow and got outsidA
the door all right. AS he started 10
leave he was shot He managed to get
to his room, and was there attended
by DIR. Fitzgerald.
Challoner says that DR.. Nelson IS
jealous without cause. He thinks he
is not men tally right. Mrs. Nelson
seen by reporter for the G OBJ G. yeri-
fed Challoner's story as told above.
She did not seem to regard the shoot
ing as at all serious.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-03

statue The petition asked that permission
be granted for it's erection in Loring park
President Folwell was of the opinion that
the park was not the very best place for 1t.
He believed that the European plan of not
erecting works of art in the parks should be
followed; that the triangies were the most
proper places for them. He suggested that
the statue be placed in the triangle on Hen
nepin avenue, at the intersection Of Lyndale
and Groveland avenue. The statue placed
here would be given one Of the most prom
inent positions in the city, and where it
would be seen by thousands of people on
their way out to the lake. Mr.. Arctander,
who was present, representing the commit
tee, acquieseed in this, and believed that the
changing of the site would prove perfectly
satisfactory to all who were interested in
Jakob FJelde's last work. The action Of
the committee was that the statue be placed
In the triangle, and that the triangle be
henceforth known as the Ole Bull triangle.
The site that was decided upon is most
beautiful spot. OF all the triangles under
the jurisdiction of the park board it is the one
to which the greatest attention has been paid.
1t slopes gradually, and is the doorway to
the fashionable residence part OF the city, and
is just outside Of Loring park. The statue
will be erected about one-third way down
the hill, and as it will be raised on an eight
foot base, will have a most imposing appear
ance. The dedicatory ceremonies will take
place May II, at which time prominent Nor
wegians from different parts of the country
will be present
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-03
MINNEAPOLIS.
IFFICE 20 SOUTH FOURTH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS GLoBULEs.


The weather bureau issued the first corn
and wheat region bulletin of the season
Wednesday.
M. Swanson, the North side saloon keeper
who suicidally gashed his throat and wrists
thursday morning, died yesterday.
In view of the pronounced success of INV
Friend From India Manager Scott has ar
ranged with Smyth and Rice for an extra
performance tomorrow evening.
The funeral of Miss Nellie Bailey, daughter
OF ReV. owen Evans, pastor of the Welsh
church, will occur from the residence, 1924
East Nineteenth street, at o'clock this after
noon.
Judge Jamison has filed an order in the
district court requiring ali persons interested
In the estate of NJ J. Nicholson, insolvent
TO show cause today why the final account of
the assignee should not be allowed
Shall We Forgive Her" grows upon the
public The audiences have steadily in
creased in size at the Bijou since the open
ing performance. 1t is a play well worthy
the approval of all lovers of a well construct
ed and interesting play.
Leonard KinseH of 1901 Fourth avenue
south, for eleven years city salesman for the
st. Anthony and Dakota Elevator company
died Wednesday night at Daytona, Fla, on
the Indian river 112 miles south of Jackson
Vile, of acute dyspepsia, with which he had
been troubled for years.
At q meeting of the L. P. Plummer post
Thursday evening, A. W. Guild superintendent
OF buildings at the state university, was elect
ed chief marshal for Memorial day. Accord
ing to arrangement of the G. A R. COM
mIttee, this officer is chosen in rotation from
each of the ten posts in the city and the
privilege of nominating a representative fell
this year to Plummer post.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-03
QUITE A LINGUIST.
One Would Be If One Could Speak
All the Worlds LANGUAGES.

The least learned are aware that
there are many languages in the world,
but the actual number is probably be-
yond the dreams of ordinary people,
The geographer Balbi enumerated 500
which are entitled to be considered as
distinct languages, and 5000 which may
be regarded as dialects
Adulguns, another writer on the same
subject, reckons up 3.O46 languages
and dialects existing, and which have
existed. Even after we have allowed
either of these as the number Of Ian
guages, we must acknowledge the ex-
1stence of almost infinite minor diver
stiles, for almost every province has
tongue more or less peculiar, and
this we may we'll believe to be the case
throughout the world at large.
Of the $50 distinct languages enum-
Grated by Balbt, SO belong to Europe
ia to Africa, 1923 to Asia, AIT to Ameri-
ca, and 1T to Oceania-by which term
we distinguish the vast number of is
lands stretching between Hindustan
and South America,