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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16
The Southern Ready for Business

Mr.. J. A. Bapmgardner, the agent of the
Southern Railway, has opened his oflce in
pay car No. 100 which is stationed on the
main track of the Sumter J. Wate,ee r. R.
at its terminus on the Rowland lot, near the
Intersection of Council and Dinge Streets.
Mr.. Baumgardoer atates that the road is
open for freight business and he can handle
all that he receives of incoming or outgoing
freight. Arrangements have been made with
the Compress Co., for the use Of the compress
platforms, aud freight tbs! cannot De conve-
nienty handled from the cars will be handled
on the compress platforms. Freight is al.
ready coming IN and Mr. Bsumgardoer has
made few shipments, although it is not yet
generally known that the Southern is ready
for business.
The present arrangement is somewhat in.
convenient, but it is only temporary, and
work on the freight depot aad platforms will
begin the 6rst Of next week. q large force
of hands will DE put on the depot and it will
be built with all the despatch possible. In
the meantime a temporary platform will be
delivery of freight from the cars.
The passenger trains will be put on about
September first, by which time the passenger
depot and platform will be completed. The
delay in putting on the passenger trains is on
account of the lack of depot accommodations.
There will be two passenger trains leaving
Sumter daily; the morning train will connect
at Kingville with the morning train from
Charleston to Columbia, and the evening
train will connect with the Columbia and
Charleston evening trains. Qaick schedules
will be operated, and the equipment and
service will be the best the Southern Railway
can give The freight service will slso be
first class, and patrous OF the road ere as
sared that freight shipped over the Southern
will be delivered as promptly as any other
road can deliver it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16
BISHOPVILLE'S POSTMAS'
TER.

Bishopville. Aug 14.-Mr. W R
Scarborough has recently been appoint.
ed postmaster at this place and succeeas
his father who died short slime sgo.
This appointment gives not osly perfect
satisfaction bu. relieves the community
Of load OF anxiety. as thsre is a
negro who has been persistent appli-
caos for this Office sin ce the beginning
OF the Mckinley adminissrasioo, and
there were serious fears that be would
receive the appointment and srouble
would result.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16
THOUSANDS KILLED
IN TIE HURRICANE.
Later Reports Swell the Ag.
gregate of Loss of Life.

Ponce, Puerto Rico, Aug. 12.-
The terrific wind wich accompanied
the recent storm destroyed the crops
and demolished number of houses
-and caused great loss of human life.
A large number Of cattle were killed
The storm was most severe In the
central part of the island and along
ahe southern coast. Three hundred
bodies have been buried in the city
;,of Ponce, aud it is estimated that
1000 persons were drowned IN the
Ponce district.
The number of people Of the lower
classes lost is not known, but it is
certain that there were few fatalities
anong the people of the better class
and none among the Americans.
Yabucoa, Adjustas and Humacao
were devastated and in some in-
Stances entire viilsges swept out of
existence. One hundred persons are
reported to have been killed on a
coffee plantation. Everybody is
ruined, pessilence threatens and
money and work are needed, and 3
newspaper appeal has been made to
the American people for relief. The
Calamity, with the commercial de-
preston, has produced terrible
condition of affairs
Both Americans and Peurto Ricans
demand the adoption Immediately OF
definite, permanent policy on the
part of the government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16

The case against Dreyfus seems to
have utterly collaped. Gen. Mercier,
the star witness OF the anti Dreyfusards,
who was so loudly advertised as about
to presen. irrefragable proof Of the
prisoners guilt, hss produced nothing
but stale fake whiah be will have to
answer for to ex President Casim;r-
Perier pexs week. Tie demonstration
against Mercier 10 the court room was
eloquent of his failure, and pressage
Of the public yerdiet.-The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16
WILD HOG EATS A CHILD

The Georgetown Times reports the
eating alive Of a young negro child by
Wild hog, which vensured out Of
Carver's Bay swamp aud seized upon
i,s prey. The mother Of the child
came upon the scene just iu time to
save 8 few fragments Of the obild's
body, upon which the ANIMAL was still
muncbing. The swsmps in that Sec
tion we're at one time filed With wild
bosrs aud animals of that class.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16

The Rev W B. Costley, OF Stockhsiage
Ca, while attending to his pastoral du':es at
Ellenwood. that State, was attacked by cbol-
era morbus. He says: "By chance ! bap.
peped 10 get hold of q bottle Of Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrboes Remedy.
and | think i, was the means Of Saving my
life +, relieved me at once" For sa!e oy
A. !. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16
LAWYER LABORI SHOT

Bullet;n.-Renoes, Aug. 14.-Two
men ambushsd Msisre Labori, counsel
sor Dreyfus and one shot was fred.
hitsiog Labori ia the back. M. Lsbori
fell 10 the roadway. He IS still alive.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16
More Whistle Blowing.

Hezekiah Bishop, the watchman at the
Lukens Lumber Company's Mill, was arrest
ed Friday for blowing the engine whis-
tie at 4.3o, and o'clock a. NJ, in violation
of the ordinance. BE was before the Mayor
at II o'clock and plead guilty to blowing the
He was sentenced to pay fine OF
Bis or be imprisoned ia the guard house for
10 EeYe
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16

One Minute Cough Cure quickly cures OBJ
stinste sumner coughs and colds. 81 con.
side. il a most wonderful medicine-quick
aud safe w W. Merton, May yhew, Wis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16

Irritating stings, bites, scratches, wounds
and cuts soothed and healed by DeWitt'a
Witch Hazel Salve-a sure ard safe alplica-
ton for tortured flesh. Beware of counter
feits its-Rughson-Ligon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16
Negro Shot at Pisgah.

Simson Saxon, colored, of the Pisgab
ueighborbood was accidentally shot 10 the
shoulder Saturday by Hamp Clarkson.
Clsrkaon was handling the pistol carelessly,
and as be handed it to Saxon it was dis
CHARGED
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16

Assistant Adjutant and Inspector General
Frost is now making tour of the State in-
specting the militia and wiIl visit this city in
the near future to inspect tie Sumter Light
Infantry. Under the new regulations the
inspection will be ex xtremely rigid, and unless
the company turns ont for Inspection with
the full quota of men and makes the required
; average in drilling ard on the manual, it
will be disbanded. AS the company has but
recently been organized it is important that
the members attend every drill, for unless
they become thoroughly familiar with the
simple evolutions and the manual it will be
impossible for the company to pass the To-
spection. 1t would be great misfortune for
the company to be disbanded, and the people
of Sumter hope that the members will exert
themselves to have the company ready for the
inspection.
Engineer John B. Brothers, of the Atlantic
Coast Line was summoned to appear before
the Mayors court Tuesday for blowing
bis locomotive whistle unnecessarily while
passing through the city on the night of
August llth. He failed to appear, but in
stead sent note to Chief of Police Bradford
saying that be would not appear before the
Mayor until ordered to do 80 by the Atlantic
Coast Line officials. Mayor Hughson heard
the evidence agsinst Eogineer Brothers and
the statement of Policeman Seymour, who
made the arrest. His bond was declared for
fsi,ed, and Mr. C. G. Rowland, who stood
his bond, was ordered to be notified.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-08-16
Boyle's Stables.

"aODOC," sired by McEween, 2ls}; first
dam Lady Radawa; registered 10 Vol. IL.
American Stud Book. Ee !s one of the Snest
bred stallions in the State: bred for size
style, beauty and speed. be is Of kind and
gentle disposition. A sure fos get,er.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
BOWIING
i. r. o'BRIEN, HANDIcapPER
Catholics Club Delegates Elected to
the a.. A. q. Office Easily.

The Metropolitan Association OF thesA.
A. II. held ITS annual meeting last night
at the Astor House, and 1t was = most
and interesting Of years. The
results are surprising to a few and pleas
ing to many. Among the few that are
surprised is Mr.. John Boyle, of the Pas
time Athletic Club. and the many that
are pleased inelude almost the entire
membership of the association. To Beyle's
surprise is added the loss of all promi-
hence in athletics. and 1t is not likely that
he win eyer regain so prominent a posi-
ton as he lost last night. Mr.. Boyle was
the official Handicapped of the associa-
lion up to last evening, when the annual
election was held and Mr.. Thomas F.
o'Brien Of the Catholic Club of this city
was elected to the place by the over
whelning vote Of 1913. These two gem
tlemen were the only candidates for the
office and the result was apparent 50
ytvidiy before the election hat many
think Boyle made a mistake In allowing
his name I'd be used. The foreshadowing
was in the election Of members of the
Board Of Managers. Boyle was shut out
here and then II Was seen that he had
no possible chance against OsBrien for
the only plum In the organization. The
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
WITH The BOWERS.
Athletic League Reorganized For
the Season.

~ SG1SVl
The Athletic Bowling League met and
recognized for the season yesterday af-
ternoon at the Aston House. The eight
clubs that were in the league last year
again signihed their intentions of CON
tinuing. They were represented by the
following:-J. S. Newkirk and w. E.
scudder, Jersey City Club; f. ]. Pope,
Elizabeth Club; Fred ViImar, New York
A. c.; Frank A. Cadiz, North End Club,
r. C. Thomson, Montclair Club; o. l..
H~alenbeek. Columbia Club; G.. F. Meyer
and Elmer Wood. Roseville A. A.; ]. G.
Townley, Kniekerbocker A. c.
The meeting was most enthusiastic, and
all ooked upon the prospects for a good
season as being very bright. The rules of
last year will again prevail and all last
years members will again enjoy the
usual privileges. No applications for
membership for new clubs were received
SO that only the clubs Of last year will
bowl in the tournament. The election of
officers resulted as follows
President, J. S. Newkirk, Jersey City
Club; Secretary-Treasurer. A. H. Cham
berlain. Jersey City Club; Executive Com
mittee, w. E. Scudder, Jersey City Club;
#. A. Cadiz. North En- Club, and Fred
yilmar, New York A.. C.
Mr.. Scudder was instructed to draft a
schedule to be submitted at the next
meeting. 1t is thought the tournament
will not begin until late in November.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
FIVE TRoTTING EVENTS.
Good Gard For Saturday at the
Gutenberg Track.

Entries for the matinee twrotting races
of the Hudson County Driving Club, to
be held at the Gutenberg race track next
Saturday, will close tomorrow with Al.
Reeves, secretary, No. 1888 Broadway,
New York. There are five events on the
programme including three professional
races. In the free for all a purse of $50
is offered. while 500 in coin will be the
reward of the winners In the 2:40 trot or
pace and the 2:1S trot or pace. For the
amateur drivers there is the usual pacing
race and a trotting race for road wagons,
open only to horses who have not COM
peted in any professional contest this
year. All races are mile heats, best two
in three. and National Trotting Assoeia-
ton rules will govern.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
HOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS
tOfaciai ProceeGinRs5

Adjourned regular meeting of the Board
of Fire Commissioners, held at Depart
ment Headquarters. Monday evening,
August Is, 1893.
The roll was called at $40 O'Clock.
Present-President Erickson and Conn
missioner Hennessey.
Observation-Disclosures Mills.
PRESENTATION OF APPLICATIONS.
The following named persons presented
applications for appointments, received
and referred to the Committee on Appli-
cations and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
O'Leary. Joseph J. Carey. Daniel N.
Ryan.
Application of VIM. Kroll. Hoseman of
Engine Company No. II. for two weeks
leave of absence without pay. m
Ing September 3. 1883, was presented. re-
ceived and referred to the Chief Engineer
with power
Application Of John Hogan. Battalion
Chief, for two weeks leave of absence
Without pay. to date from August q. 1899,
was presented, received and on motion
READING OF COMMUNICATIONS.
From Board OF Finance transmitting
mount Of appropriation q Limit Of ex-
penditnres fixed FOR this Board for the
fiscal year beginning December j 1saa9,
and ending November 50 ,ls99s-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
NEWS OF THE WHEELMEn.
Ross and King in a Paced Race
Notes.

Another star programme has been ar
ranged by Manager Voigt to take place
at the Vailsburg board track next Sum
day. There are two events for both anna
teurs and professionals, besides a fifteen
mile paced race between Arthur Ross n
John King, of Newark, two of the hottest
local favorites Newark has shown. King
has won all of his match paced races.
raving defeated Bedell, the amateur
champion. and Charley Earl, the Brook
lyn crack. This will be Ross first paced
race. but he has shown great speed be-
hind the big machines so far, and his adj
mirers are taking all the bets in sight
that he will defeat his midget rival
There will be a 500 first prize. and a half
mile consolation race for those who
do not win money in the big handicap.
There will be a mile handicap for ANA
teurs and the usual quarter mile novice
race. Entries close tomorrow night with
Fred w. voigt, P. o.. box Go, Newark,
N. j.
The sensational riding of Dolph Michaels
and Jack Jasper, Sunday, at Gutenberg.
made both men many new friends and
showed the promoters that they have lots
of speed and go to the limit in pluck. 1T
is likely that both men will receive i'm
dueements to ride at the various meets
which are to be held before the close of
the season.
A meeting of the Niantic Wheelmen was
held last night at the clubhouse. Moth
ing beyond routine business was trans
acted.
Miss Jane &c. Yatman finished the fourth
century yesterday at two O'Clock, five
hours ahead of her schedule. She ex-
poets to cover 700 miles in eighty-four
hours and at the present rate will be sue
eaSSfuI
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19

members of the Board of Managers for
the coming year are
f. W. Rubren. ]. E. sullivan, J. T.
Dooling, ohm Steil. Barlow S Weeks. T.
H. Sweeney, g. T.. Fitzgerald, Boz.
Moore, Jr., T. r. O'Brien, o.. ]. Dixon,
H. Obertubessing, G.. B. M. Schurtz. J. J.
Frawley, f.. Dieterle and ]. Hart.
The delegates to the A. A y. were
elected as follows:-
T.. +. Sullivan, Barton s.. Weeks, J. J.
Frawley, F. w. Rubren. ]. 7. Dooling,
T. H. Sweeney.
The alternates are
G. 4. Fitzgerald. G. B. M. Schurtz, J,
F.. Mahoney, w. Turner, ]. Steil, j. clu-
ney-
After the election of the above the
Board of Managers went into session and
elected its officers, with the following re-
suit
j. e. Sullivan, president; J.. T. Dooling
vice president; j. J.. Dixon, secretary
F. w. Rubren, F. Fl. Sweeney
John Steil, Registration Committee.
The election of Handicapped was next ir
order and it was a Walkover for O'Brien
The new Handicapped was congratulated
on all sides and his host of friends In
this city will be delighted to hear of his
success.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
VNNER
acoRE RY INNINGS
CHAMPIONSHIP CRICKET.
Metropolitan League Series to End
Saturday-Team Standing.

The cricket season is now at It's closing
period and next Saturday will see the end
of the series of the Metropolitan District
Cricket League. On tina day Team B of
the Knickerbocker Athletic Club will play
Staten Island at Livingston. Staten Is
land's victory over Newark gave them the
advantage over New York and il now
looks as if the Staten Islanders win I'LL
the position just outside of a place.
IA peculiar fact in. connection with the
seasons play in this league is that New
ark has not won a single championship
game and the supporters of the club are
so much disguised that it is likely that
the team will not enter the league next
wear The records
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
uLDRIcH ASSOCIATIONS PICNIC
Cake Walk and Fireworks Entertain
the 500 Guests.

The D.. ]. Uidrich Association held a
successful picnic last night at the Newark
Bay Shore House at the foot of Danforth
avenue. Abou five hundred people were
present. Among the feature was an pen
to all eakewalk and a grand display of
fireworks. Dancing began at eight
O'Clock and was continued until the small
hours of the morning.
Those in charge were:-D. J. Uldrich,
Charles Herig. Stephen Herig, Joseph
Kaiser, Thomas Keely. George Keiss. Paul
Lignot. E. A. vreeland. S. B. Abrams. J..
r. Abrams, w. j.. Frantz. A. Jacoby. G..
Cook, C. Arnold, G.. Renner, John Miltner,
e. Woeckner, w. J. Hulford, a. Duke. L.
Kells, B. Kearns and Charles Armbruster.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
WAR MEDALS READY.
All Who Signed the Roster viii
Receive Decorations.

A very pleasant surprise is IN store Tor
the officers and enlisted men from this
State who showed a willingness to lay
down their lives for their country's sake,
when the war with the Dons was pending
last year. Every man who signed his
name to the army roster will receive a
handsome medal from the State in recog-
milton of his good intentions. Not only
those who went to the Greenville Camp,
in South Carolina, with the Fourth New
Jersey Volunteer Regiment will receive
a decoration, but all those who were at
the State Camp at Sea Girt. This pleas
ing bit of news was learned last evening
when Colonel Robert G. Smith received
the following communication from the
National Gnard Headquarters
Colonel Robert G.. Smith,
Dear Sir-The medals to be presented
to each of the honorably discharged Off
GERS and enlisted men of the New Jersey
Volunteers are now ready for distribu-
ton.
THE records in the once Of the Adju-
tant General show that the Fourth Regi-
ment is entitled to Lass decorations, and
the Governor has directed that they be
sent to you as commandment OF the regl-
ment for proper distribution
tUpon notice of your acceptance OF the
responsibility of same. the medals will be
duly forwarded by express prepaid.
Respectfully,
"RICHARD DONNELLY,
"Quartermaster General."
The Colonel will forward a letter of ac-
c~eptance within a day or SO. Later he
will set a date for the distribution Of the
medals. There are former members of
this regiment living in all parts of the
State. 1t is thought that these out of
town men will be forced to make a jour-
ney to this city for their decorations of
honor. unless other plans for the distri-
button are consummated under the Col
oneIs direction.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
"RICHARD
ssOuarfermaster General
DESERTED HIS WIFE.

Andrew Cook, twenty-five years old, of
No. IS Lareh avenue, was arrested by
Detective Pearson yesterday. on a charge
of abandonment. preferred by his wife.
His wife claims that he deserted her a
few weeks ago, and has since refused to
contribute to her snpport-
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
CORPORATION NO9ICE


CORPORATION NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that on the lStn eaz
of July. 1899. application was made g tns
Board Of Street and Water Commissioners ~
iMnpR esfas6 OF VIRGINIA. AVENUE.
hefyyeen Bergen and West Side avenues.
said Improvement 10 be made conformaply g
the provisions Of Chapter zI7 Of the Laws q
1885 and In the following manner' aneieolne a.
Intersections
graded 10 the established grade BY excayztinS
Or fIiing the same TO the established grade
To have new 50-inch curb set on each sias
To have the present curb reset and new 70
inch curb set where necessary. 80
To have new biuestone Tagging, -FOUR 1ee-
TO have the present tagging relaid and new
tagging laid where necessary
To have the carriageway, IS feet In width
paved with asphalt aveInen
TO have the present bridge stone crosswalks
And all other work done that may be neces-
sary 10 provide fer the Tow OK the surfaces
water, and to complete the Improvement in .
good and substantial manner
Notice Is also given that on the lztn gay
sesament filed in the Office Of the Clerk q the
Board Of Street and Water Commissioner
showing the probable total cost OF the con-
templafed Improvement and the pfsban3
s snnss9s. 70 3si be assessed sss +s On pF0ge5 e ns sRse o1sa
Of said Board.
And notice Is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular SECTIONS there
of are included In said assessment. namely
VIRGINIA AvENuE
from West Side avenue to Bergen avenue
YES SIDE AVENUE,
on the south side from Virginia avenue to
points about 1914 feet east and zG04 feet west
thereof. -
on the north side from Virginia avenue to
points about ss.5s feet east and z4.s feet west
thereof.
And that in accordance with the provisions
Of the Act above cited the zsth day Of SeDrem-
Der, 1899, at 2 o'clock p. M and the Assembly
Chamber of the City Han are hereby hxed
al the time and place when and where the
Board OF Street and Water Commissioners will
meet to hear all parties interested In said applf-
cation and all rem0nstrances against the sad
proposed improvement that may be presented
By order Of the Board Of Street and Watex
GEoRGE I. BoUToN.
Clerk.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
GRANTS TO EAT W

The u. s.. Grant Association will meet
tonight, at its quarters. Ocean and Wood
lawn Final arrangements for
the chowder, to be held the last week In
September, will be completed.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
CORPORATION T


Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day
OF September. 1898. the Commissioners Of ASSESS
naent filed In the Office Of the Clerk Of the
Board of Street and Water Commissioners their
final assessment map and fsport for the
IMPROVEMENT OF TUERS VENUE
from Montgomery street to yroom street,
in accordance with petition previously pre-
scented 90 said Board on the 11th day Of October,
1897, and c~onformably TO the provisions OF Chap
ter 217 of the Laws of 1895. and the same ID
now open to public inspection In the office
OF the Clerk Of said Board.
And notice is also given that the following
streets or avenues or particular sections thereof
are included in said assessment, namely
TUERS AVENUE.
from Montgomery street to vroom street.
Eric STREET
formerly Church street,. from Tuers avenue
to points about. on the northeast side. 42-5 feet
northwest and and on the southwest side "a
feet southeast thereof.
And that in accordance with the provisions
Of the Act above cited the 18th day Of Septem-
Der. 1899. at 2 o'clock F. NJ. and the Assembly
Chamber Of the City Hall are hereby nxed
as the time and place when and where the
Board OF Street and Wafer Commissioners will
meet TO hear. consider and ad3udicate upon all
objections to the confirmation Of said ana1
assessment map and report that may be pre-
By order 81 the Board Of Street ana wat.s
GnoRGE 7. BouToN.
Clark
Dated Jersey city. September is, 1898.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-09-19
EeAH NOW PATROL DRIVER

Former Patrolman John Egan of the
Communipaw avenue station, has been
given the position of patrol driver. John
Reddy. the former driver. goes to the