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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30
Sumter Wants Factories.
TIE VOTE FOR TAX ExEMP-
TION ALMOST UNANI-
NOUS.

The special election to ratify the ordinances
exemp,iag factories from city taxes for FIVE
years passed of Monday without incident.
The vote was light, II being generally
known 10 advance that the voters
of the city were heartily and almost
unanimously in favor of the exemption.
TIE polls opened at 8 o'clock and the voters
dropped in off and on during the day, several
stroIliog in !eisurely after the boxes we're
closed at 5 o clock. Only I53 ballots were
cast, acd Of this number l4S were in favor
of ratifying the ordinance aud 5 were against
it. Two Of the No ballots are known to
have been cast by mistake due to carelessress
or Observation-Disclosures 10 not examining the
ballots
The property owners and taxpayers all
wish to do everything possible to promote
the growth aud prosperity of Sumter anc
they fully realize that factories will do more
to improve business, create wealth and in-
crease the population than anything else.
The tax exemption is believed to be step 10
the right direction and it is an index OF the
prevailing sentiment of Sumter people.
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The Cotton Drayage Matter.
Daily Item, Aug. 2S.

Among the locals yesterday attention was
called to the fact that the A. c Line had dis
continued paying drayage on cotton from
public weighers platform oud ouyers had to
pay same If they have they should not
Why =? For many reasons. The A. c. Line
has been solicited repeatedly and requested
to put ic side track to the Sumter Compress
platform, adjoining pubic platform, the
Southern road ofsring right of way for same
over its territory. TIE situation we learn is
simply this: Whenever cotton is pnt on
compress platform and the press does the
compression, DO charge is made for loading
into cars, but when cotton is loaded from
public weigber's platform over compress
platform in soft state, that is DOT compressed,
then charge of &c bale is made by the
Sumter Compress Company for right 10 use
the compress platform. Any cne has right
to haul cotton that may be at either platform
and to state that there is any charge for
moving cotton from either platform is uu-
founded and muet seem ridiculous at glance
to any thinking business man. The South
ern is perfectly willing to pay the &c and
feels that it is cheaper to DO this than to
build and maintain q cotton platform. Last
year drayaee was paid from public wegher's
platform and 10 complaint was made. Why
ls it made this year?
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assist the agent of Georgia in his

assist the agent of Georgia in his
efforts 20 arrest G. W. Nj. Williams,
fugitive from justice in that State,
aud for whom the said agent bad
requisition papers from the governor
Of South Carolina, made in due form
Of law, the magistrates, as il appears
from the report of Solicitor Sawyer,
assisted the said Williams to escape
arrest, and thus the ends of justice
have been tbwarted. Such being
the case, I do not consider these
magistrates worthy to hold the high
and responsible position of magis'
trate, and they are hereby removed
from their Office, said removal to take
effect from this date.
August 20, 1899.
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September Ladies Home Journal.

The September lssue of The Ladies' Home
Journal is an unusually attractive oumber
On the nrst page is gives series of pictures
OF ''The Wayside len of Sudbury Town,
made famous by Longfel!ow. Barton Chey-
ueY contributes an Instructive article on
''The Young Man and the Professions" tell
ing young men how to take up the study OF
law, medicine, architecture, etc. Charles 7.
Brodoead has an illustrated article on "The
East. Side Girl of New York.
The Rsv. Newell Dwight Hills, ID con.
tributes ths fourth article IN his series or
tsThe Secrets of Happy Life," his subject
being "Sons Of Greatness and Goodness. !"
Caroline B lie Row tells "What it Means to
be Teacher" and there is page of pictures
of attractive Decorations for the School
room.''
The fiction of the number cousets of the
last Of "Ol Peckhsm's Opinions; "The
Dauphln's Swiss": the fifth ipstallment of
Aathony Hopes latest romance, "Captaiu
Dieppe''; the conclusion Of tMy Stylish Con-
sins Daughter" by Josiah Aliens Wife,
and story for children, "Li,-le Debby's
Dinner for the New Parson."
The September number Of the Journal Is
also complete in its practical features. Ed
ward Box answers many of bis correspond
en.s in column of "Problems of Young
Men,; Mr.. and Mrs Edward Warmar give
"Five-Mionte Talks on Good HEALTH;
Maria Parloa describes some new things for
Tightening the work of the housekeeper, and
Hrs. Rorer gives some menus for Dainty
Mesls for Small Families" The September
Journal is certainly worth having. By the
Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia
Oae dollar pc. year; ter cents per copy.
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Climate aLd Crop Condition COL NEAL ARRESTED.
Brought From the Up.Coun-
try by Constable Roach.

Last night Constable J j. Roach
of Magistrate Smiths court. who was
sent to the up country to arrest Col
". A. Neal, former superintendent
Of the state penitent:.ly, and bring
lin here, returned to the city with
Col. Neal in his custody. Col Neal
was arrested on the warrant sworn
out by Attorney General Bellinger,
charging him with failure to turn
over public funds to his successor.
1t is understood that there will be
other warrants in the matter before
many more days.
Col. Neal was away from home, up
at Pickens. Constable Roach went
to Pickens after him aud served the
warrant and Col Neal came with
him withsut complaint Tie was not
expecting arrest and had 10 opportu-
nifty of communicating with his at
torneys or of securing bondsmen in
advance of his arrival On arriv-
ing in Columbia Col. Neal was at
once taken to Magistrate Smiths
office. The magistrate was there
awaiting his coming. Attorney
General Bellinger was at houe
Col. Neal asked time to secure Col. P.
II. Nelson to represent him. and Col.
Nelson was sent for. When he ar
rived he communicated with Mr..
Bellinger and obtained his consent
to allow Col Neal to spend the night
at the hotel in the custody of the
constable, if the magistrate would
allow it. This was done On account
of the iatenesa of the hour and the
impossibiity of securing the bond
under several hours Accordingly
it was agreed that the preliminary
hearing should take place at 10
o'clock this morning thus giving Col.
Neal time to arrange flor his bonds
men. Col. Neal spent the night at
the Hotel jerome with Constable
Roach
Neither Col. Neal nor nis counsel
had anything to say save that they
expected to waive preliminary
examination upon any charges that
might be preferred, aud give what
ever bond was demanded for the
ex superintendent's appearance at
the next term Of the court of general
sessions.
Col. Neal was somewhat wearied
last night by his long trip on the
train, but otherwise seemed in good
health and spirits Columbia State,
Aug. 30.
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FOX CHASING.
Fine Sport in the Sand Hills,

Mr. Eiitor: will give you an account of
trip Mr. Hail aud l lad up to the Broun
plantation near Wedge6eld Our mission uo
there vas 10 have fox chase. We we;e in
yited by Mr. Wbilden Net;lea, who is super
intending the place, which is rented by him
and Mr. L. g. jenkins. We were very much
disappointed in regard to rainfall, the clouds
seem to lie I'D in that direction. At4 O'Clock
we started in our buggies with supply Of
rations for our dogs, and our saddles lashed
on our buggies en- route for the fox chasing,
but to our surprise We found the road very
dry and the Sand heavy. We arrived there
about 6 O'Clock and met with Mr.. Nettles
who welcomed US and dogs
Everything seemed to be suffering from
heat and want of rain, so we stripped our
horses of their harness to cool off. Now for
the dogs. Mr.. Nettles proposed to take them
down to spring two or three hundred yards
away, which was sanctioned, 80 their thirst
was quencbed. We expected to 6nd good
seasons up there, but fouod it dry as at home.
We expected no chasing of any consequence,
but as We were there for that purpose we
would make the best of it. We had bread
plenty along for our dogs and We gave a
slight snack to each dog preparatory to the
chase. Mr. Hall proposed that We go afoot
as our party was large. This was agreed to-.
Mr. Whilden Nettles, and Thomas and Israel.
both last mentioned colored, joining in the
hunt. Mr. Nettles had us ali to drink coffee
before starting out.
Now for the hunt. We did Dot 60 far be.
fore the dogs struck trail, and in fifteen
minutes had Reynard probably making faster
time than ever before And in forty-Eve
minutes, by the watch, the dogs had stopped
his strides, ene and a.talf miles from the
house.
On our return home we caue at leas. half
mills out of our way to give our dogs water
and to get some ourselves. After reaching
the house We agreed 10 take another chase
next morning. so We spent the remainder of
the night in rest. Arising from our 5lumbers
early ia the morning, we saddled our steeds,
gave our dogs snack and launched out, Mr..
Nettles joining Us. The dogs struck trail
in field rear the house and soon had him
nakiog double qaick time. And in one hour
and ten minutes We had him ready for the
saddle striogs.
On Monday, August 2lst, my SIX dogs
caugh. fox in twenty minutes; it was
young one. The next day Mr.. Hudson and
together caught young one in tee minutes
With ten dogs. In the last chase Mr.. Hall
and had ten dogs.
Mr. Editor you can say to all those who
have foe dogs to come and test them.
Through all last season we caught forty
odd that We got. j. N. Ingram.
Privsteer, August %.
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Bamberg Magistrates
Kicked Out.
Governor McSWeeney Takes
Prompt Action in the Will
liams Case.

Columbia, Aug 30-Gov. Nc
Sweeney yesterday received the
official report of Solicitor Sawyer,
who was sent to Bamberg to investi,
gate the G. W. Nj. Williams extra
dition trouble. The report was &C.
companied by many afidavits, all of
which throw much light on the affair
that has caused much discussion in
two States Mr. Sawyers report was
at once made public, as the solicitor
was sent by the governor to nake an
official investigation.
Last night Gov Mcsweeney, after
reading the solicitors report and the
accompanying aAidavits carefully, de-
cided to remove both the magistrates
Ray at Denmark and Kennedy at
Govan. He forwarded to each of
them the following letter
Columbia, Aug. 20, 1899.
Dear Sir: From official information
received by me l am satisfied of your
official misconduct in the matter of
extradition of G W. NJ. Williams,
and your commission as magistrate is
hereby revoked, to take effect from
this date You will turn over al!
books and papers in your possession
belonging to your Office to your sue
cessor when he shall call on you for
the same Yours truly,
NJ B. McSweeney,
Governor of South Carolina.
The governor filed with the papers
the following written statement OF
reasons for his action:
In view of the report of Solicitor
Sawyer and the statement therein
contained and the evidence furnished
by the affidavits accompanying the
report in regard to the action of
Magistrates S. G. Ray and ". L
Kennedy appears that said magis-
trates, instead of endeavoripg to
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30

Irritating ssings, bites, scratches, wounds
and cuts soothed and healed by DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve--a cure and safe alplica.
ton for tortured aesh. Beware of counter
ei.s.-Rughsou-Ligo Co.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cures dyspepsia be-
cause its ingredients are such that it can t
help doiug so. "The public can rely upon
it as a master remedy for all disorders arising
from imperfect digestion. james u. Thcm-
as, NJ. D, in American Journal Of Health
N. Y.-Hughson-Ligon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30
Another Railroad Deal !?

President Thomas Wilson of the Wilson
and Sunmertou railroad was in Florence this
morning. M. Wilson said he knew of moth.
ing oew in railroad matters more than tha,
which he had CLEANED from the various rews'
papers.
Mr.. Wilson was much surprised the other
day when be saw 10 prominent newspaper
that the A. G. L bad gobbled up his road,
the Wilson and Sumuerton. The report was
unfounded. He still fooss ali the bills, any
bow, and says that bis road is doing an ex-
cel!ept business. Work on the extension
from Sumter to Camden is getting along
smooth y.-Fiorence Times, Aug. %.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30

Capetown, Aug. 2S Replying to
the latest proposition of the British
secretary of state for the colonies,
Mr. Chamberlain, the government of
the Transvaal has notified him that it
adheres to its latest offer anG will not
make any further concessions Ac
cording to reports from Johannes
burg, the burghers are everywhere
exchanging Martins fox Mausers A
heavy load of ammunition, including
800 Mausers, arrived at johannesburg
on Friday from Utrecht, the Neither
lands.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30
Alderman A. B Stuckey.

A. B. Stuckey, Esq, was elected Monday
to all out the unexpi:ed term Of Alderman
L S. Carson, who resigned few weeks ago.
Mr.. S,uckey had no opposition and be won
in a walk, of course. He received l35 votes
apd there were. scattering ballots in the
box.
MIR. Stuckey is thoroughly identified with
the city and be is valuable addition to the
Council.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30
The Best Remedy For Flux

Mr.. John Matthias, we'll known stock man
o. Pulaski, Ky, writes: "After suf:ripg for
ever week with Aux, and ny physician
having failed to relieve me, wss advised to
try CHARACTERISTICS Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy, and have the pleasure of
stating that the half of ohs bottle cured me-"
For sale by a. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30
MAc.A.DAM POETRY

Between Republican and Liberty Street,
Is where all the grandsas generally meet;
The City has rocked, rolled, and mixed
Until 1t is now almost genteely fixed
But, some grumbless say it is not complete,
Until they paint and varnish, to look neat
Some want it gifted, and red light
So they can see it when they get tight
But they will roll it until Ju dgemert day
So the rocks are bound to stay
The Police are notified to look out.
And see that the rocks don't turn about
When you walk that street cow, you got to
tip toe
Hold up your head, aud walk very GLOW :;
For those rocks have been so badly mashed.
They are always on the look out for another
slash !:
I hope in one hundred years time
To see that street look grand and sublime
When that awful big roller will be cas'
aside,
And the Ladies cen come oct and take 9
ride;
Tie above lines came to US through the
mail without q line to indicate the author.
but as it is a 6ne specimen of Coogleriau
verse, it is published, although anonymous
Ed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30
COTTON MARKET.

Number of bales received TO date SIS.
Receipts today 100 bales. Msrke.siiouet.
The quotations were:
Kidding, 5s
Strict Middling, e
Good Midd.ing, 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30
Sumter County Taxable Property

Through the courtesy OF Auditor j. D.
Wilder we are eoabled to give our readers
the following total real aud personal property
assessed for taxation in Sumter County for
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30
HOLIDAY NOTICE.

NUR STORES will be closed en- Toesday,
W September 5th, and Thursday, Septem.
Der l4th on account of holiday.
J. RYTTENBERG h SONS.
kur %
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4 Strong Fertilization,

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the year loSS
1904 Horses, value 1880
SOLO Cattle. 1920
3ls4 Mules and Asses '' l22,83o
276 Sheep and Goats. s' $50
81; Hogs, .' HIS
6o2 Watches, 1870
$50 Pianos and Organs, /" 1850
5i07 Carriages. Wagons, &c. '' 1850
al84 Dogs. si 2l,S40
Value Merchandise. l76,o COS
Manufacturing. $3.50
's Machinery, Engines, sc, 1880
80 Monies and circulating
notes, 1900
81 Credits. "a. So5
State, e,oa5
s' Bonds, 64,35o
/" Other Property, lS9,665
so pei. cent peaalty on parties
who made no returns. 5s.as5
Total Personal Property, Sl,os2,37o
Real Estate in Towns, 9l8,620
Real Estate in Country, ISIS, lS0
S3,537, 800
To this will be added ths rail-
road returns which will
amoua. to about, ,,o8s. 2ss
And the insurance, telegraph,
Express and Pullman Car
Companies which amour, to $4,000
Total of about S5,TS3, 405
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30

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Os,eez Co.'S.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-30
Volcanic Eruptions.

Are grand but Skin Eruptions rob life of
joy. Bnck!en's Arnica Salre cures them also
Old Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felons, COrns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises, Burns,
Scalds, Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile
Cure on earth Drives cut Pains aud Aches.
Only Is cts. box. Cure guaranteed Sold
by J. :. w DeLorme. Druggist. 90
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
pRADsTREET's FINANCIAL REVIEW
Market Says UntiI Friday when
Takes on Renewed strength.

NEW YORK, June 2.--Bradstreet flnan :
cial Review tomorrow will say:
Increased evidence was afforded this week
that not only large interests ceased TO give
support to the share market, but that some
operators of considerable force were ac-
lively engaged on the bear side up to Fri
day on that day, however, there was a
fairly general recovery, due TO renewed
bullish manipulation and its effect on the
augmented short interest was weak on last
Saturday and weaker stll when the Stock
exchange resumed its session on Wednes-
day after a two-day recess. Further de-
clines and more or less liquidations resulted,
the movement being accelerated by various
unsetting developments or conditions.
The rise in wheat prices and the circula-
tion of further reports of dubious crop pros
poets were among the matters which aided
in checking the appearance of renewed
buying power An advance in foreign eX-
change rates was another factor, while Wall
street to a certain extent developed ner-
vous feeling about the appearance OF yellow
fever at the gulf ports. The weakness In
copper stocks, both on this side and in the
European markets was effective in hasten
| ing the declines in the industrial group and
the New York local traction securities were
subjected to selling pressure and expert
| enced bad breaks, attributed to belief that
| the new franchise tax law Is considered q
| serious drawback to the prosperity OF such
| organizations by the insiders. The street al
| large was also disposed to give heed 10 the
suggestion that the pending gas war in New
York City had disconcerted the plans Of
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Sick women are invited TO consult Dr.
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Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-03
DUN'S REVIEW OF BUSINESS
Failures for the Month of May Smallest
Ever Known.
RAILROAD EARNINGS SHOW INCREASE
Cotton Goods in steady Demand,
Notwithstanding Higher Prices
wheat Has Varied According
to Crop Reports.

NEW YORK, June 2.--R. j. Dun e Co.'S
Weekly Review of Trade tomorrow will say
April failures were the smallest ever re-
ported in any month. May failures are
nearly 81, 600, 900 smaller, only 62.S per cent
of the smallest per cent reported in any
month and only 34.6 per cent of those in
May last year. Defaults were $3,S2O,6Si, or
45.7 cents on $1,000, against 20 cents in
April, $1.10 in March and $500 in September,
1896. Comparison with previous years indi-
Gates that the ratio of defaults to business
has never been as small in any other month
as in May, 1899 Both in manufacturing and
trading failures were the smallest ever
known in any month, and in each branch
eight of the fourteen classes showed smailer
failures than in May of any other year.
In dealing with times like these the chief
difficulty is to avoid the accidents of eX-
travagance. The actual Is beyond expert
ence, and If its naked recital invites in
credulty and well reasoned forecast of the
future 1t is a gain. Nobody has known until
this year and the last month how great the
American demand for products might Ds