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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
The Relief of Destitute Amer
leans in Cuba.

Washington, May 24.-President
Mckinley to-day sigoed the resolution
appropriasiog $50, 900 for the relief of
destitute American citizens in Cuba.
The President, at the suggestion Of
Secretary Alger, is considering the plan
of assigning au officer from the com
missry department of the regular
arny to take charge of the assembling
Of relief supplies for Americans iu
Cuba. This department. is trained 10
the handling of supplies and has ad-
vautages 10 contracting for large guam
titles of pecessaries. Through the
good Offices of the Spanish government,
it is probable that. iu the event it is de.
cided to send food supplies to Cuba. 10
addition to the remittance of money,
our government will be able to seod
much more than would be the case if
duty we're exac,ed upon the goods i'm
ported. An intimation has been given
that such supplies will be admitted
duty free. The importance of this re-
mission can be perceived when it is re-
allied that the duty 90 -four is $3.50
per barrel. or about it's. original cost.
ln other words, the $4,000 appropria-
tion will be practically do'.bled in value
by the saving of tariff deductions
1t was said this afternoon that the
President tomorrow would begin to
plan details of the distribution, 80 the
subject doubtless will come before the
fall cabioet at it's regular meeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
Seemingly Settled
That Jno. L. McLaurin Will
be Junior Senator.

Is is scarcely matter Of speculation
aoy logger. who will be the success
sor of the lamented Earle 10 The Uoiteo
States senate AS indicated in The
State yesterday morning. it seems tha
the man will be Congressman John l.
McLaurin. 10 political circles yester-
day it was generally conceded tbat he
was the msu whom the governor would
appoint, and all talk about the charces
OF others whose paUes have been men
tioned in connection With the place was
abandoned. A few who bad not con
suited the ueu who are prominent 10
politics continued to talk a little Of pos
sibiii,ies, bnt the opinion is practically
uuarimous that Mr.. McLaurin will be
appointed by Governor Ellerbe. It is
also considered practically settled that
the appointment will be announced be-
fore macy more sunsets.
So much for the situation as viewed
outside of the executive Office Yes
teriay Governor Ellerbe talked pleas
aptly about the situation. indicating
that his min5 was fully made up iD re.
gard to the matter, but be had very lit
tie to say that was indicative. The
governor vas very discreet and non
committal. He io,imated however,
that the appointment would be aa-
nounced 10 day or two.
Since the death Of General Earle
friends OF the gentlemen named below
have urged their claims for the appoint
mept upon Gov Ellerbe. aud these are.
be says, the only names he has COZ
sidered. Here they are Congressman
McLaurin. Solicitor G. Duncan Beliu-
ger. Gen. Wade Hampton. State Sena-
tor s. G.. May6eld. ex.Uoited- States
Senator j L. NJ Irby. Dr. James a.
Carlisle, Railroad Com missioner VI. D.
Evans. G. A Woods. John c. Duncao
and Col D. K. Norris.
To give an idea Of how the friends
of mer 10 certain localities have been
looking after The appointment, While
the mass of,the people seemed to desire
the selection OF Congressman McLau
rio, the following cootents of postal
card received yesterday by we'll
known public man from q friend 10
ColIetcn county is published ''Tbe
friends Of Col. B. Stokes are urging
his appointment for United States sena.
tor in place of Earle, deceased, 10 a
card circulated to-day in our midst.
Anything that you may do personally
to promote his appointment is earnestly
solicited by bis many friends
Governor Ellerbe has received a
large number Of letters from all over
the State 10 regard to the appointment
and the future race for the unexpired
term. Many Of the writer's have sug-
gested to the governor that he himself
make the race for the senate in the
election next winter. Governor Eller-
be some days, ago however. announced
that be would cot be a candidate for
this position under any circumstances.
The State. May %.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
Eegineer Nettles, Demented, Kills
Himself

a blow on the temple from rock about a
month ago unsettled Engineer w Nettles'
mind to such ae extent that Sunday at
O'Clock D. n5. in Florence he took his own
life ey cutting his throat with carving
keife, from ear to ear A month ago be was
as usual bringing his train into Coluu bia
from Wilmington when, between Sparrow
Swamp aud Timmoosville, rock vas hurled
with great force toto the engine cab 1t
struck Engineer Nettles on the temple and
stopped and his head dressed Rssuming
his position at throttle be brought the fast
passenger train into the city on time The
8ound was dressed and be given permission
to 'slay off for few Gays. That was the
last time be ever pulled open throttle.
Externally the nlow appeared to have done
little harm. but during the few days sslay
offs his friends noticed that be was af-
fected mentally. They cautioned Mrs. Net
ties to keep an eye on her husband
which she did with 8, wife's devotion. Last
Sunday about o'clock Eogineer Nettles casu-
ally remarked that be was going to step out
fo, q few minutes he did SO, and upper
ceiyed By any one carried with hin q carving
knife.
Time passed by aud his wife weat to look
for him. She fouod him in an clubhouse in
rear of the dwelling His throat was cut,
aud lying at his feet was the iup.eneat Of
death all covered with blood.
The blow over the eye had demensed ihe
engiaeer and he bad taken his own life The
apparently harmless wound he'd caused bis
death aud the coward who maliciousy
cause6 IL is pnkuoWa
Engineer Nettles vas one of the ol3est
men ia experience on the Coast line Re
had one Of the best runs over the entire sJs-
TEN and. never failed 10 bring bis train in on
time The very blow that caused his death
did not keep him from coming ir 90 time
He leaves widow aud two children The
State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
DID YOu Ever

Try Electric !Disters as a remedy foT yoa
troubles? If net. get bottle now and get re
l,ef This medicine has been found to be pecu'
liarly adapted to the relief and cure of all Fe
male Complaints. cxerting a wonderful direc,
influence in giving strength and tone to the
organs. IF you have loss of Appetite, const;.
patton, Headache Painting Spells, or are
Nervous. sleepIess, Exctable, Melancholy OF
troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is
the medicine you need. Health and Strength
are guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents and one
do lar at J. F. W. DeLorne's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
RUSSIA STEPPED IN

London, Nay 22-The Vienna
correspondent of the Daily Chronicle
says Il learn from a reliable source
that the fate of dynasty Of King
George trembled in the balance last
week. Serious attempts to depose
him were frustrated by the direct &C.
ton of the powers. The Russian
government warned NJ. Ralli ir the
plainest terms that the powers were
doing more for the sake of the dy-
nasty tEan for the nation itself"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26

ihe nsstnsa save lesususa ..om oa.,.osse; :;
1ney aflsseo 10 .Mo coz pa. W. :,
lne cro"9, arriving no,eusy nleue aso ',,s
otnefs oa tue s. y ,1aia rl'oay =
lsW % tne parry 1e'e nos sa..snsa CIV" W.
aass % pissso1e sou suss seI seaa 10 ss.a.
.'ass anu r. uie nos seasu s. s 49, 80
,s 1s a.s'e ~ ~ saa.eass ,,ss,a,a
~ .a.se - n.
.ne.a y sns - geyp NJ
seJossu ss. a,..saa, - - s has
oaa1.o.'e, auu sne p'sasa ns.e 10y aDsy nao -
grsas measure sou1pe,lsa.eu .neel 1of .ne
islinre % captnFe the prizes Ioe oa'y ecci-
dent that aarred me pleasure OF Inc TRIP was
tue Iu1urles receaveo oy George Mckagen wnen
I he Jumped. from the monaghan Hose wagon
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26

Charlotte, N. G., on May 18th to 22d, 1897
Resolved I'd. We hereby ,eoder especial
thanks 10 the soliciting committee, Messrs.
Neill o Dop"rll, R. 0 Purd.. an0 Chief q.
B. Bloom, for so Kindly acting 10 this cs.ac-
ity.
Resolved Sd. That copy Of these reso-
lotions be printed in The Daily Item aud
weekly papers of the city
R S. HocD,
Captain Monaghan Hose Co. No 2.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
Mr.. Lea Elected.

The Mayesville Tobacco Warehouse Com
pany have elected Mr. W. E Lea as manager.
Mr.. Lea is we'll knewn in the county and un-
derstands everything concerning tobacco,
from its culture up.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
Resolutions of Thanks.

At called meeting Of Monaghan Hose
Company No. Q. beld Mooday eveoing, May
d, the following resolutions we're adopted
Resolved lst. We, the members of Mon
aghan Hose Company, No. 2, are indebted to
tbs citizens of the City of Sumter, S c.,
who so literally contributed TO the fund
which helped TO defray our expenses at the
international Firemen's Tournament held IN
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
Religious.

Rev. W. J. Dowell will preach at Browns
School House next Saturday att p. m., and
Sunday at II no., and also at Wedge6eld
Sunday at o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
SUMTER GETS No MONEY.
Our Firemen Meet Hard Luck in
Charlotte

Charlotte, May I9-San,ter bad hard iock
{ IN the hose Wagon coates. Deigar made the
run Ia 20 seconds, ba, the hose burst sad
they were ruled out. Monaghan made ioe
run in 43 seconds and we're ruled out
Greensboro made the winning run 10 43
seconds and gets 6rst prize. The Co1ua ola
team won the second prize in this contest aod
FIRST prize IN the steamer contest. Tee PFC
nix team of Cosumbia won toe second prize
! in The book and ladder race.
CAariotte, May 20-Monaqhsn Hose Com
pany has goneheme. George McKagen was
Z TOO sore 10 run in the reel race @
Charlotte, May 20-The reel races are over
and again Sun loses. Tie time made by
The several teams entered was as follows:
Palmetto of Colnmbia "a secoads, Greeos-
boro busted. Gharlotte "a. Anderson, busted
Delgaf 26, Green vile % 2-5. Columbia and
Charlotte divide first money Delgars slow
time vas due to the bose kicking The grad
race will be held Immediately
]. A RYTrESBsRs
Charlotte, May 30, l2.35-The time in the
grab race was: Co;umoia 224. Charlotte
s21 I-5, Greensboro 2l3, Anderson busted,
Asheyille22 2-5, Delgar won hydrant time
aud busted
WON TIE FOOT RACE
Charlotte, la.5o-Sumter wins at last.
Gallagher WOO foot race in 10 3.5 seconds.
Sumter ackncw lodged by everyone to bave
the best horse teams, best running team and
fastest rnoaers in Charlotte.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
Meteorological Record.

The following is a report Of observations
of the weather taken at Stateburg, by DR.. W.
W. Anderson, for the past week ending
Nav o. 1897.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
The Facts Of the Charlotte Tour
nament.

In justice TO both Sumter teams it should
be said that 10 reporting the race during the
excitement, the word estimated" was omit
ted in the telegram scot The Item Delgar's
hose having parted no time was entered, but
the judges gave as their opinion that bad
water come as quick as for others. tie time
would have been 90 seconds. Their official
decision ruled both teams out
sumter's two teams were as one in Char
lotte, having left all rivalry athome. Be it
also said that Monsehan's tine would bave
been less than the official time, but for their
accident of McKagen falling.
herewith attach a statement signed by all
of the judges of the race, showing their
opioion of tee Sumter teams. which was also
the nniversal opinion Of all 10 Charlotte:
ssSnmter Wins foot race. lo3 seconds, Gal
iagber.
Sumter acknowledged best horse teams,
best running teams and best ronners on the
grounds, but In hard luck
tSigned} ToDD,
GsRisALDI.
DoDswoRTH,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
gsEsszgsa

Having exclusive control of one Of the
largest and best lines Of Shirts. known to the
trade, it enables us to sell them at regular
prices, much lower than those advertised at
greatly reduced prices by others.
How this for Sumner
A Negligee Shirt with 2 collars and
Necktie-our regular and only price, 4Oc
We handle the best Negigee Shirt in Sumter at ST.
Also the best White Shirt at 50c
Our line Neckwear manufactured by Rufus Waterhose
& Co., as usual leads in style and quality
Al-silk Club Ties l0c.
Wasl-sik Club Ties l0c
When in need Of a stylish and well made Suit, come to
headquarters great faith Suits wearing WELL
we hesitate keep them thorough repair
for months
All linen Handkerchies-l00 dozen
When seeking for honest values give
us a call.
BROWN, CUTTING & DELGAR.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
A CARD.

NJ Editor: 10 lookiog over the list o
application for 1897, find that tha following
names bave been approved, subject to The
physicians examination, and they have Dor
YET appeared before the physiciao of ;as
bosrd. Respectfully,
P. P. GAILLARD,
Chairman Pension Board.
j. G. Compton, Priyateer.
IT, Gardner, Bishopville.
". R. Parnell, Shiloh.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26

Base Balls, Bats andt supplies at H. G
O Osteen 4 Cos.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26

*Partiy cloudy
Sharp thunde, and lightning accompanied
the rain which fell after nightfall yesterday
evening, but not much wind. The oat crop
may now be regarded as safe here. and prom
ises foe yield
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26

The best bargain offer' in Sumter is a
pound of excellent writing paper for Is cents,
two pounds for quarter. You get this at
be book store of n. G. Osteen 4 Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
IRVING A. RYTTENBERG,

Although Winning only two prizes, all of
The Samter men are pleased with their trip
and the treatment from the Charlotte people,
and are willing to try over again, wishing for
better luck. being sefisfed more than ever
that We have tie finest ere department, 10 the
two states
IRVING RYrTsNRERG.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26
Bradhe1d's $
Female
Res. /. tor

sort prevail more extensively than
in any other section, and has never
failed to correct disordered Men
situation. It restores health and
strength to the suffering Woman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26

In proof that oil the companies we're afraid
TO ruu against Us again, l herewith attach
challenge copied from the Charlotte Observer,
which ro company there was brave enough to
answer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26

The circumstances unoer which our teams
weie beaten this afternoon being such that
we could rot cootroi, we hereby challenge
any team tdat was on the ground, (the two
Winning teams preferred) to race with the
Sumter Ere department for any amount over
Sl0e. We are ready to run in the morning
or noon before shipping our horses. We
have The permission to run on the streets Of
Charlotte and will have The came judges as IN
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-26

~"we have for the past thirty years handled
BradGeld's Female Regulator, both at whole
sale and retail, and in no instance has it failed
to give satisfaction. We sell more of it than ali
other similar remedies combined"
LAMAR, RANKIN & LAMAR,
Atlanta, Macon and Albany, Ga.
TIE eaADrlzLD REGULATOR CO.. ATLANTA. GA.
Sold by ali Druggists at sl.oo per Bottle.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Death Of Mrs. B. Horner.

Tuesday afternoon after pro.
longed illness the soul Of Mrs. Eliza.
beth Horner passed into the great
beyond. She has been a severe and
prolonged sufferer from cancer Of the
liver, bearing her great Affections
with meekness and Christian faith.
She has been a member of the Dunk
ard church for 90 years and died with
firm belief in her Redeemer.
Mrs. Horner was born in Wales in
1912 and came to America with her
parents when she was nine years old,
locating near Chicago. She was
married to Benjamin Horner, March
20, 1868, and moved to Dickinson
county in 1870 where they have since
resided.
The funeral services were held
today at the Evangelical church
at II a. m.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
WILL TRY AGAIN.
George Niles Watson Not Satisfied
With the Decision,

The REFLECTOR gave a short time
ago the report in the George Niles
Watson case, which was decided
against him in Iowa. A copy Of the
Jackson Republican containing the
full findings Of the court has been
shown us by D. Higgins. 1t covers
eight columns Of solid type and goes
into minute details. Over 200 wit
nesses were examined and the case
excited great interest all over Iowa,
the states best legal talent being en-
ployed on both sides. George A.
Niles testimony and some letters
which he wrote prior to the trial came
in for extended remarks. The court
found that young Watson had failed
to prove his claim as the Legitimate
son of Mott Watson and denied his
claims, ordering the partition Of the
estate amounting to about 100000
among the heirs named in the will.
The paper adds that Geo. Niles Wat
son has filed another suit, claiming
the personal property of the deceased
and charging Leslie G. and Eugene
Watson with having destroyed the
contract between Mrs. Niles and Mott
Watson, in regard to the plaintiff and
with the theft OF $40, 900. The out
come Of this second suit will be
watched with interest by Georges
Abilene friends.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Should Become a Law.

The senate has passed Senator Har-
ris' bill in regard to the deciding Of
delinquent tax property bought by
the county and city. 1t provides that
after four years, such property shall
be advertised and sold by the district
court, issuing deeds the same as in
foreclosure cases. This will enable a
purchaser to get good title to prop
erty bought for taxes and rid the
counties of a great burden. 1t should
become law.
A bill has also been introduced au-
thorizing the appointment Of two
papers Of opposite political faith as
official county papers. There is no
likelihood of its passage.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
First published In the Abilene Weekly Re-
Hector, February Is, 1871
ORDINANCE NO. l52.

An Ordinance Repeating Ordinance No. IA,
Regarding the Lighting OF Bicycles Used
Upon the Public Streets Of Abilene.
BE II ordained by the mayor and city
council OF the city Of Abilene, In Dickinson
county, state Of Kansas
Section |, That ordinance No. a. entitled
AN ordinance regarding the lighting OF
bicycles used upon the public streets Of
Abilene" passed by the city council OF abb
lene and approved by the mayor Of said city
on the 18th day Of October 1896 be and the
same Is hereby repealed
sectIon2 This ordinance shall take effect
and be In force from and after its pubIlca-
ton In the Abilene Weekly Reflector for one
week
Passed the council thlsjth day February,
1897, q. G. WYANDr,
City Clerk.
Approved by me this 9th day OF February,
1891 GIDEON Folk,
Acting Mayor
|, 9. q, Wyandt, city clerk OF the city OF
Abilene, Dickinson county and state OF
Kansas, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Is a true copy Of the original ordinance now
on file In this office. co, WyASDr.
City Clerk.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
ABOUT PEOPLE.

Harry Jones returned to Wichits
after visiting few days with his
parents.
A. Edison and P. B. Ross returned
from Salina where they had been at
tending grand chapter R. A. M.
Mr. and Mrs. M. Nicolay, of Solo
mon, have returned to the city and
now occupy their residence on North
Cedar.
Frank Huff was in from Kennedy.
he says that Titles Egyptian mes
sage was a big improvement over
dwellings.
II. l.. Lehman, of Holland, was a
visitor to the county seat. lie says
the snow is putting wheat fields in
fine condition.
). W. Miller, a prominent lawyer
Of Cromwell, Ind, is visiting his
brothers, George and L. B., and look
ing after business.
John Harmon, Of Garfield, was in
town on business, and says it was
hard working getting in, the roads
being extremely bad.
U. S, Rohrer, of Dayton, was a
caller on the REFLECTOR He sent
this great illuminator to keep a friend
in Oklahoma informed on Dickinson
affairs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Have Rented the Woods Farm.

The Carpenter family have rented
the Woods farm, southwest of the
city, and will move there March lst.
The Carpenters have been in the hotel
business in Abilene for the past 27
years and will be missed by the pub.
lie. They will have public sale Of
the effects Of the Central hotel Feb. 27.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
RECENT REFLECTIONS.

Born, to the wife Of M. Kamm
yesterday, baby girl
Marriage license: 0. |. Glover
and Mary Saxer, both Of Abilene
VIM. D. Fisher living on West
Seventh has been granted pension.
Miss Margaret Rohrer has taken
position as stenographer in Hodge
Bros.
Marriage license: l.. L. Harsh
man, and Anna Hoffman, both Of
Donegal.
George Anderson and family now
occupy the residence on West Third
recently vacated by M. B. Fulton.
j. G. Lands has rented the Elder
Davidson house, corner Seventh and
Olive, and will move his family in
shortly.
The Woman's free silver club Of
Topeka has officially endorsed MRS
7. G. Henry" for police matron. OF
course it isn't the Mrs. Henry form
erly of Abilene.
The Monitor says that Strother
lied when he made the statement that
its editor went to Topeka in the inter-
est Of a sometime Populist-Republi-
can. 1t is Strother's turn now.
The Ladies Aid society Of the
Presbyterian church will meet Friday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. E.
Gleissner, who will be assisted in
serving lunch by Mrs. Meyer, Mrs.
Wyandt and Miss Russell.
The Alliance store at Concordia
has finally given up the ghost, leav-
ing big deficit to be met by the
stockholders. This is about the last
store in the State for whose establish
ment six years ago so much was
promised. Abilene had one Of them.
Pearl Ross has been in Salina at
tending chapter, and of course put up
at the National. This morning Pearl
went to the dining room for breakfast,
after disposing of the fruit course, he
waited patiently for the substantials.
Before the remainder was served,
Pearl had succeeded in devoring six
courses Of fruit, which he had induced
as many different Mattresses to bring
him. His wife will 90 with him the
next time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-02-18
Found After MANY DAYS.

The money drawer which was stolen
some weeks ago from the office of the
Badger lumber company was found
Wednesday by S. R. Cowan in the
rear of Hodge Bros. store, under some
old machinery. The two money or
ders and grocery due bills were still
in the till, the thieves being smart
enough not to attempt to realize on
them. The 81 in pennies are all that
is now missing.