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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
Cheap Prices at the Reunion.

"There is some complaint" says
our Cheraw correspondent, cat
replies received from Charleston to
inquiries for cost of board during
the Reunion. The prices quoted are
thought 20 be too high " We do not
know what "the prices quoted were,
nor about what would be regarded as
low enough or "about right - but
the following from the "Of1cial
Guide" OF the Reunion cantalns the
scale of prices that will be charged ::
Rates at hotels-From 81 50 to $5
per day.
Rates at Boarding Houses and
Private Houses-$l so to 81 50 per
day.
Lodging from SO cents to 81 per
night,
Meals can be furnished at from 25
cents to IS cents each.
There does not appear to be any,
thing ex,ravagant or "too high in
that, and it is the purpose of the
Reunion committee to prevent by
every practicable means any exor-
ton In addition to making the
changes for lodging and meals only
about sufficient to cover the cost OF
service and provisions, the committee
will provide quarters and food for
from fifteen hundred to two thousand
Veterans without any charge whatev
er. To make ali visitors comfortable,
the ladies the different churches and
charitable organizations will open
dormitories throughout the city for
their accommodation at prices that
will barely pay the expenses incurred
in such an undertaking. Visitors
would really find it cheaper to board
in Charleston at Reunion prices than
TO stay at home. The majority ol
the people who attend the Reunion
will be able to pay their way, enc
would not expect the boarding
houses and restaurants here to take
care of them for anything Iees thar
next to nothing and throw in chro
mo to boot
There will be no extorsion il
Charleston during the Confedera;'
jubilee if the Charleston people ant
newspapers can prevent it.-New
and Courier
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
LAKE CITY TRIAL.
Witnesses Who Said They
Were Afraid to Talk at
the Inquest.

Charleston, April ia number
of witnesses testified for the govern
ment in the Lake City lynching case
today M B Springs returned to
the stand for cross examination. lie
had sworn that Stokes told him Of the
plan to kill Baker and asked him to
ioin the mob. 1t was shown he had
been a member of the coroner's jury
which brought the verdict that Baker
came to his death at the hands OF un-
known parties. He said ne was
afraid to tell the jury what he knew
about the case.
George Jefords testified that JOY
ner one of the defendants, told him
there were only nine men at the
lynching. and that Mcknight, anoth-
er defendant, killed Baker. He was
subjected to rigid cross examine
ton, but s,ruct to his story.
Henderson Williams, a negro,
swore he went towards the postofice
while it was burning. he met seven
men coming coming away from it:
They all had guus and he reconi7ed
Moultrie Epps, defendent, among
them.
Henry Burgess, another negro,
said he was with Williams and recog-
n;zed Webster, Ward and .AioDzo
Rodgers, all defendants, in the party
of lynchers they met near the post
Office.
These men swore before the coro-
ner they knew nothing about the
crime. They said to day they were
afraid to tell the truth at Lske City,
Inspector Moye told how he work
ed up the case against the men now
on trial
The government will probably rest
it's case tomorrow after a few minor
witnesses have been examined.
The defense has 20 odd witnesses
that will be put upon the stand. The
theory of the defense will be that
Baker was killed by men from the
country near Lake City. Alibis will
be set up for each defendant.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
Hospital for the Insane.

There are 833 patients at the State
Hhcpital for the Insane, and unfortu.
nately the attendance is increasing
rapidly. The board of regents met
Thursday and decided to fully equip the
fire department. The Hospital has
wells on the farm, which will be used
A steam pump has been arranged and
some hose bought. The appliances
for the main buildings are not included
in this. Measrs B W. Taylor, presi-
dent Of the board; Superintendent j ".
Baboook aud Executive Regent White
we're appointed special committee to
look after the brick contract. As will
be remembered the General Assembly
mas assigned thirty coz Dvicts to the
Hospital for the Insane when they can
be spared These coovic.s are to be
used for brick making l. has beea
the custom to arrange with some
reputable brick maoufaoturer who has
the plant 70 let them have the coovicss
on The condition that the Hospital is
to receive certain portion Of the
bricks made This is found to be the
best plan. TIE con uittee is 20 arrange
for the best possible contract. The
bricks thus obtained are to be used for
40 extension, probably for wing for
the sccou notation of the white women,
which department Is COW very much
croaded. Everything a, the institution
was found to be working we'll.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
THREE OF THEM FREED
The Case Against Them IN
the Lake City Affair Too
Weak.

Charleston, April IA 4-When the
government rested it's case In the
Lake City lynchlng trial here this
morning counsel for the defence sug-
gested that the names of Clark, Kelly
and E Rodgers be dropped from indie
ment as they had not been connected
with the murder by the evidence
District Attorney Lathrop accepted,
thus leaving eight men at the bar.
The defense announced that it would
seek to show Baker was killed by
a masked mob that rode into Lake
City, and further to establish allbis
for the defendants. j. A. Green
swore that Epps was this house on the
night of the lynching till near mid
night. Admitting this, he might still
have been with the lynchers j u.
Goodwin, a brother in law of Nc.
Knight. swore be was at che home Of
the later until midnight on Feb q.
Clerk of Court Grayson of Williams
burg and other witnesses were put
up to show that NEWMAN, the man
who turned States evidence, was in
Kingstree the day before the lynch
ing Newman testifes ne was in
Lake City all of that day. Seventeen
witnesses were examined for the de-
fense. The most materia! of them
admitted being closely related 10 one
or another of the defendants. The
theory of the defense regarding the
masked mob that came to Lake City
and killed Baker has not yet been sub.
stantiated by material testimony
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
Re.Organlz.ng the Army.

Washington, April IL An oTde-
hae been prepared at the war depart,
meat for reorganization of the army
on peace basis, and it will probably
b. issued tomorrow. Most of the
general officers of the volunteer
establishment will be mustered out
and radical changes made in the staff
departments Of the same, including
the discharge of about sixty pay
masters.
Witn the exceptions of Gems Otis,
Shaiter, Lawton and Macarthur. all
the volunteer major generals viii be
discharged, including Gems Wade,
Wilson, Lee, Wheeler, Bates, Young,
Chafee, Anderson, Sumner, Ludlow,
Henry and Wood Of the above
list all but Gems Wilson. Lee and
Wheeler hoid commissions of a lower
grade in the regular army and sub
sequently will not necessarily have to
relinquieh their present commands
Under its reorganization the army
is entitled to two additional major
generals and Gems Otis and shaftel
have been chosen for these appoint
ments.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
Having Visions.

\ Wssaioesoa. D. G.. April 1S--
President, Ms Kuleg today received q
ahra.oh from Dr. Schburmaun,
osesiaen, o: ,ae Ph;lippice commission
Dow AZ Masils. Tie message said that
the proc:au s,ioo receo'iy issued had
doDe s.es, good and that F'lip;cos are
vis:.;as ,te ecn wissiooeEs every dag 70
express Nsir satisfaction and their
desire 10 bscowe citizens of this c:antry,
This message also stated tha: Filip'nos
comiog ;n,o Mania declare that
Aguiaaido's go0esament is tyrannieal'
and that macy natives are desert'og
from bis standards esch day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
WAR! WAR! WAR!


But the "White" is vitcori-
Gus. We are now selling sew
ing machines from ten dollars
no. We have a few machines
that are slightly used that we
will sell cheap. We also have
a nice line o. Organs that we
will sell on easy terms. We
are head quarters for Sewing
Machines and supplies. Old
machines taken in exchange
for new ones.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
Masters Sale.
State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER.
In THE Court OF COMMON PLEAS.

Elizabeth Oliver, Assignee, Plaintiff, against
Colin c. Manning, Defsndant-Judgmsnt
of Foreclosure and Sale.
FINDER AND BY VIRTUE of Decretal
u Order made in the above stated case and
dated March 20, 1899, will offer for sale in
froa, of the Court House in Sumter, S. G.,
on Mooday, the lst day of May, 1899, being
Sa.esday Of said mouth, between the hours
of IL O. clock in the forenoon and O'clock
in the afternooa the following property, VIZ:
All tha, lot of land 10 the City and County
of Sumter, said State, bounded North oy
Republican Street, asd measuring thereon
u2o) oue hundrsd aud twenty feet; West by
Blaodog Aveoue, and measuring thereon
2l5 feet; South by lot Of Jesse Wilson, aud
measuring thereon l20 feet; East hy lot De-
low described and measuring on thatline ISL
feet
.A,so that other 10, of land, iu said City,
Couaty and State, bounded North by RePuo'
lican Street.; West by the lard above de-
scribad; South by lard OF Jesse Wilson;
East oy land of R. II Montgomery.
Terms Cash, purchaser TO pay for necessary
papers. ,,,o,.,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

Washington, April l3-Gen.
Joseph Wheees was at the White
House today He said that be desires
active duty in the Philippines, and if
not assigned to active duty will
resign He expects to resign before
the 56th Congress meets in order to
take his seat in the House of Repre-
sentatiYes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
Eua Dispositions
Are EarIy Shoyn. ,.

y WI
Just so evil in the blood
comes out In shape of scrof-
u1a, pfmp1es, etc., in children
and young people. Taken IN
time it can be zradicated by
using Hoods Sarsapar11a.
In older people, the aftermath
Of irregular AOzng shows It.
self in bilious conditions, a
heavy head, a foul mouth,
a general bad feeling.
1t is the blood, the impure blood,
friends, which is the real cause. Purify
that with Hoods Sarsaparilla and
happiness viii reign in your family.
Blood Poison-"I lived in bed OF fire
for years owing to blood poisoning that fol-
lowed small pox. It broke out all over my
body, itching intensely. Tried doctors and
hospitals in vain. I tried Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla. 1t helped. I kept at it and was en-
tirely cured. could 60 on the housetops
and shout about it." Mrs. J. T. WILLIAMS,
Carbondale, Pa.
ScYofuIa Sores My baby at two
months had scrofula sores on cheek and
arm Local applications and physicians
medicine did little or no good. Hoods Sar-
saparilla cured him permanently. He is
now four, with smooth fair skin" MRS.
Ia. ol
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
NaAN WANTED.

TNHE MANAGEMENT of the Equitable
Life Assurance Society in this territory
is desirous CT securing the services of a maa
of character and ability to represeo: its inter-
ests, with Sunter as headquarters. The right
man will BE- thoroughly educated IN the
science of life insurance and the art of sue
cessful soliciting. There is no susioess CT
profession, not requiring capital, which is
more remunezative than life agency con-
Quoted with energy and ability. Correspond
ence with mea who desire to secure employ
ment, and are ambitious to attain prominence
n the profession, is invited.
W. J. RODDEY, Manager,
March 23-tf Rock Hill, s. U.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

The Curative Properties, Strength aad
Effect of DR.. H. A. Sinmons Liver Medicine
are always the same. II canno. be equaled.
Malaria canuot End lodgmeut in the
system while the Liver is in perfect order.
DR.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine is the best
Regulator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19
MONAGHAN BLOCK
SUMTER. s. G..
Probably you use IL
] z q y ee1l

is the latest advance in baking prepara-
tions, and If you don't use it you should.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-19

Dersrpeneats tt Menstrual Functions pro.
duce Miscarriage. Simmons SquaW Vine
Wipe or Tablets correct the arrangements.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26
MAINE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
will Fold rs Annual Meeting at Scarboro
Wednesday. Sept. 6.

The annual excursion and field day
of the Maine Historical Society will be
held on Wednesday, Sept. 6. at Scar
boro: the usual large attendance is ex-
pected and it is probable that several
Bangor members will be present. The
committee of arrangements consists of
Prof Henry l.. Chapman of Bowdoin
College, Henry S. Burrage. Chas. f.
Allen and Moses A. Stafford.
Members of the society and their
guests will leave Union station, Port
land at 9.05 for Pine Point on the Bos-
ton & Maine Railroad. Carriages will
here be taken and the party will be con
Quoted to places Of historic interest in
Scarboro. under the direction of Hon.
Augustus +. Moulton. After the din
ner Mr. Moulton will read a paper with
reference to the places visited during
the forenoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26
Local Matters.
THE PEOPLE ARE WONDERING
when The Work on Rhins's Will will Be Com
msnced by the City.

The people about the city are Won
dering when the work of repairing
Rhines' hill will be commenced. 1t was
expected that it would have been start
ed, some weeks ago. but various ques-
tions have arisen which have caused
the work to be delayed.
There is a difference of opinion in
the city government as to whether 1t
would be better TO go ahead and use
the available $1,000 and then at some
future time complete the work or wait
until the whole can be done at once.
Some Of the members claim that If
the $1,000 is all that can be expended.
one half of 1t will be wasted, for when
the rest of the work is done a part of
the old work will have to be done over
again. Some are of the opinion that it
wsuld be better TO do the paving and
then let the rest of the work go until
rext year Still. should the paving be
done the Electric Railroad track will
have to be moved and they will want
to move the entire track at once.
The question hangs. but will probably
be settled in a few days and the work
commenced if any is to be done.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26
A Mother Tells How She Saved Her Little
Daughters Lite.

l am the mother of eight children
and have had a great deal of expert
ence with medicines. Last summer my
little daughter had the dysentery in its
worst form. We thought she would
die. l tried everything l could think
of, but nothing seemed to do her any
good. l saw by an advertisement in
our paper that Chamberlain's Collie.
Cholera and DiaWhoea Remedy was
highly recommended and sent and got
a bottle at once. 1t proved TO be one
Of the very best medicines we ever had
in the house. 1t saved my little daugh
ter's life. l am anxious for every
mother to know what an excellent
medicine it is. Had / known it at first
it would have saved me great deal of
anxiety and my little daughter much
suffering. Yours truly, Mrs. Geo. +.
Burdick, Liberty, r. l. For sale by
Jno. Coughlin, III Water St, druggist.
tn. h,sat.tf
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Last Evenings Concert.

The band concert which was post
poned from Thursday evening drew a
good crowd. last evening. There was
no notice of the concert given and
consequently there was a slight mis-
understanding, but still a great many
were present to enjoy the sweet music
The band gave an excellent concert and
it was a delightful evening.
The playing of Halls wv. Nj. r. 7
march was excellent as was their rem
dition of Vernor's wales Sounds
from the Ball. All the music was
good but these two pieces seemed to
hit the crowd The way in which the
crowd stays until the end of the last
piece is ample proof that they thor
oughly enjoy the music.
The next concert will be at 80. Mon
day evening. at the usual place.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26
MAINE DEAF MISSION
will Be Held at Free Baptist Church. This
Afternoon and Evening.

The Maine Deaf Mission will hold its
annual convention in this city. Satur-
day afternoon. at o'clock, in the yes
try of the Free Baptist church. on
State street The business meeting
and the election of officers will be held
in the afternoon. Prof. A. S. Clark,
one Of the teachers in Hartford, Conn.
where some of the pupils of Maine are
educated, will interpret for the hearing
people.
Prof. A. s. Clark will conduct a
service at the State Street Free Bap-
fist church, at 1890 A. NJ, Sunday, for
the deaf mutes. The service is open to
all and cordial invitation extended
signs being used for those who do not
hear. Prof Clark will also deliver a
lecture at the Free Baptist vestry at
80, Saturday evening.
A. L. Carlisle of Bangor, the presi-
dent of the Maine Deaf Mission, was
in the city, Friday afternoon, on bust
ness connected with the mission.
Hiram p Hunt of Gray, the former
president of the Maine Deaf Mission, is
now in the city. He is the oldest deaf
mute in this State IS years old.
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Committed to Insane Hospital.

J. C.. Parker. who has been conduct
ing a photograph studio on Sand Hill,
has been committed to the Insane hos
pital as he has developed SYMPTOMS Of
insanity. He was first taken in Gus
tody. Wednesday, but was allowed TO
return to his boarding place so that on
pay day at the mill he could collect
bills He became a source of anxiety
to his neighbors, Thursday, and was
again taken into custody. During the
night he developed much more violent
symptoms and was committed, Friday.
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sor 4 Children's Ward at the Hospital.

Mrs. w. H. Harris. treasurer of the
Ladies' Aid OF the Augusta City Hospi-
tai, has Just deposited eighteen dollars
uS). the proceeds of the Kindergarten
recital given by the children of Miss
Partridge's school.
1t is thought that early in September
movement will be made in behalf of
a children's ward which is so much
needed. 1t is hoped that this little
fund will prove to be stepping stone
toward the full amount required to pro-
vide and furnish a pleasant room
where sick and suffering children of
the poor can have proper care nursing.
and medical attendance. What more
worthy object could there be than this .
Would not every child in the city he
glad to add their mite to help attain
it?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26

very pleasant time was had at
riverside. Thursday evening. at an ice
cream sale and entertainment in the
church. An excellent address on The
Village Library" was delivered by Mrs.
l.. u. Carver of this city. The music of
MISS Stevens Of Waterville and Mrs.
Gilchrist of Riverside was greatly en-
Joyed. as was other recitations and
music by members of the society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-08-26
fuGUSIA CHURCHES.
Sunday Services-AIi are Cordially Invited
to Attend.

ST. MARKS CHURCH. Rev. Geo ! F..
Degen, rector: Holy Communion. a NJ
mathis litanY ana sermon. II a. ~
evensong. 80 =. NJ.
THE Gospel. TEMPERANCE meeting
held in the " &. I. l.. rooms. sunday
afternoon at 245 o'clock, will be conduct
ed by A. X Spaulding.
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH,: Preaching
by Prof. A. S. Clark. who Will also speak
10 the deaf mutes by signs. Everybody
welcome Young Peoples meeting ~
6.45: Gospel service at 80 o'clock.
PEOPLES CHURCH. Northern Ave
nue.: Preaching. 1889 AN. by the pas
tor. E. S. Crosby. Subject: "Adyancet
Thinkers or Higher Criticism Sunda!
school il As: Young Peoples ConseCru
ton service. $50 Charles Stevens. ieade"
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Special Advertisements.

Small advertisements not exceeding
four lines Ghrty Words coming under
the head of WANTED FOR SALE, To
LET, LOST, &c, will he inserted two
times for % cents, three times for b
cents and one week for 80 cents. AID
VANCE PAYMENT. In sending by mail
remittance of postage stamps or postal
note should be made with order as the
charges are too small I" open accounts
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Local Matters.
The Journals Telephone Cali 1861.
Dewty's Coming Home.

From Maine to Calforn a, Throughout, our
mighty land.
There's somcthin' agltatla' as child
could understand
! patriotic sentiment AZ strong an warm
du' true
~ ever chccrcd the heart Of man an
Thrilled ~ through ami through;
>" partisan "- race or creed OF low or
can gather IN this feel.n' an control Il
with a trust
An' pretty soon from mine Dit up u
heaven 5 distant dome
That pcnt-up feulin will cxplodc-ror
Dewey comm home.
Th"r,s never beer an admiral who had a
g.: ,ak.n up AZ argument an settin' II to
stay
For when his side has had its say-his
bfoaasllc In a word
Ae opposition argument is very seldom
heard
Y,- newer Hear him eulbble an h never
L.si.4ttS
Wacg wv ~ maxim history for liz tinted
WIN. :aIl, VI cheer.n' Caesar once upon
time in Rome
wen knock that chcerin' galley west
inr D,WeN's comm nome.
He modest as they make en- an heres
no one charges tEd-
since Ae has Won rs victories he wears
bigger nat.
Hes had all kinds OF trials. an there's
no one ever said
Tina; he .was ever ratified or he ever lost
hiS head.
NJ wonder taat his c5untrymen viii
swear that's he about
As perfect an American as ever wa
ground out
81. hurry up, Olympia, an churn the
briny foam
An' everybody whoop 'cr up-for Dewey-s
CJmiu home.
Chicago Record
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Daily Kcnne5ee 3onr.,sA
Cards or thanks, obituary notices re,o.

Cards or thanks, obituary notices. reso.
lutions OF respect. etc, will be charged
at the rate Of ten cents per line. ",
charges less than sevonty-nve cents.
Al Advertising announcements Of
entertainments, whose object IL the
raising Of money will be charged at The
rate II fifteen. cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form. will
be excluded from our local columns. ex-
ccpt such az refer 10 advertisers occu-
pyihg space in our advertising columns,
and VIII be run under a separate head
on one Of the local pages
Subscribers who fail to receive the
JOURNAL promptly viii confer fayo:
by notifying the office Immediately
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S. d. LaWry Of Fairfield. was in the
city. yesterday. to take the remains of
the late Major John W. Claiming t.
Fairfield. Major Charming had bril-
liant war record. being an officer of the
eth Maine Regiment. He died at the
Insane hospital. Thursday.
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II don't like to send my bill to man
now, says the modest plumber be
cause the rise in prices of our stock has
been 50 sharp in the past few months
that he thinks that | am robbing him
when really | have shaved my profits
down for the sake of giving him as
good an end of the thing as l had my
self"