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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
Reduced Rates to be Given
For Firemen's Tourna.
ment.

The promoters of the 6reuen's tour
nament are in Communication With the
railroad authorities relative to reduced
rates for the affair. All of them will
no doubt give rate sufficiently low to
induce a large number Of visitors to
come to ebe city, If the rates are the
ssme as those given during fair week
there is GO douh. about the crowd com.
ing
Ali this should De known in plenty time
TO allow citizens to arrange additional
programme. The floral fair and The
tournament are TWO epleodid attractions
apd it has been suggested that the
occasion can be made grapder affair
If the citizens desire it, With a little
push aud the expenditure Of some
money attractions could be arranged for,
which would make the occasion sum-
mer festival which would attract
buodreds OF visitors here from all over
the stste.
About 5000 more is needed sud the
soliciting committee beg to state that
if any citizen who has 30. been called on
by lie committee desires to Contribute
something to The tournatne ent faud can
notify any member of the committed or
leave their subscription at this Office =
Coin nb!a State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
Why He Voted For Nc
Mahan.

When Superintendent Of Education
McMabau copcluded bis address in the
court house last Monday, quite prm-
Der of his audi;ora, including many
trustees, went up to shake hands With
him. Il am glad to meet you." said
one of the trustees who was first to
reach the superintendent. 'tThis lie
Mr.--,' ''said Mr. John A. Barron,
by way of Introduction Then the
trustee Continued. "Yes. | had the
advantage of you. | voted for you
because you bit old May6eld in the eye.
Tie embarrassment of the superinten-
daot vas such that be vas at loss to
know how to answer bu. the trustee,
failing TO notice the effect Of bis remark
continued, "and if you will bit him in
the other eye / will vote for you again"
This last shot Knocked the honorable
superintendent completely out, aud
several gentlemen vito witnessed the
rather peculiar greeting. insist that the
story is good enough to print York
Vile Enquirer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
Otis in Danger.

Washington. April 27.-Private
adv:ccs received by army officers from
Manila tell CT extraordinary precautions
being taken to protect General Otis
against assassination BY msrderoas
Filipinos 1t is said that for several
weeks it has been realized that Manila
is filled with natives friendly to the
Filipino cause aod taat ,feachery
against high ranking American cficers
might be repeated, unless uausual
means we're taken to guard against such
au attack. According to present
advices special guard of Fifty selected
men is maintained night and day, With
reliefs, around the Official quarters of
Otis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
The Negro in the Sunday
Schools.

Atlanta. Ga April 27-The pro.
ceeds of the ninth sriennial Intern
.tional> Sunday school convention
today were enlivened by heated
discussion over the placing of
negroes on one of the committees
The matter was amicably adjusted
after considerable talk, but rumors
which spread over the city regarding
the trouble resulted in the police
department. sendiag man to the
opera house to investigate The
negroes were not put on the nomi-
mating committee.
Hon. Hoke Smith Of Atlanta, ex
secretary of the interior. was elected
president of ;, the convention and
presided at tonighs's session
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03

T. B. Rice, Druggist. Greensboro,
Gs, writes as follows Gin the past eight
years, / have sold more of Dr.. Pits
Carminative than all the soothing syrups,
collie drops, and other baby medicines COM
oined." Sold by J. F. W. DeLorme.
Call, see, aud buy embossed or aoral Crepe
Paper. b. G. Osteen + Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03

Mothers, We call your attention to Pits
Carmua,iTe 1t acss promptly, it is pleae-
ant to the taste, ana the childreo will tnke it
wi,bou, coa1irg L, relieves promptly and
permanently. II We can get you to use it,
you will get others to do likewise. Your
druggist sells it. J. F. W. DeLorms.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
SeceSsssn; Physicians.

W. :.esr.il? recommend DR.. Hathaway & Co,
Of .29s Bread St, Atlanta, Ca, as being 2ec-
fect:y .enaoie and -e,y:ackabl- successfu! n ths
treatment of chronic diseases OF men and women.
need of medical help should certainly write
these eminent doctors and you will receive 3 freq
and expert opinion os your case by return MAJ
without cost.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
The State Of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS.
SUMMONS FOR RELIEF.
,ComDlaiut Served


Burgess Gather Pierson, plaintiff, against
Isaac Ballard Individually, and as trustee,
Solomon Ballard. Isaac Ballard, Jr., Bur-
CESS Ballard, Nancy Ballard, Jalla Ballard,
Eyelioe Ballard, Joshua Ballard, Katie
White and Marcus Ryttepoerg, Harry
Ryt.eoberg and Abe Ry,,enberg as CO.
partners as j Ryttenosrg l. Soos, defend
ants
To The Defendants ssove named:
You are bersby summoned aud required to
answer the ccmplaipt in this action, OF which
q COPY is herewith served upon you, and
10 serve copy of your answer to the said
COMPLAINT oo the s-b:crieers at their
office 10 the city of Sumter, Sumter county,
South CaroIina, within twenty days after
the service hereof, exclusive Of the day
of such service; aud if :ou fail to answer
thu complain. within the tine aforesaid.
the plaintiff ia this action will apply to
the Court for the relief demanded in
this complaint. and the defendant Joshua
Ballard who is nonresident Of this State
will take notice that the complaint IN
this action has this ,wepty-6ftb day OF April
A. D. 1899, been fled in the Office of the
Clerk of Court OF Common Pleas for Sumter
County, State Of South Carolina
Dated april 25th, A. D. 1929.
PURDY l. REYNOLDS,
April c6> st Plaintiffs Attorneys.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
Whooping Cough.

I had little COY who was nearly dead
from an attack of whooping cough. Ny neigh
bors recommended Cbamberlain's Cough
Remedy. did pot think that any medicine
would help him, but after giving him few
doses of that remedy noticed an improve
meos, and one 3bot,le cured MIN entirely. 1t
is the oest cough medicine ever bad in my
house-J L. Moore, .South Burget.s,own,
Pa. For sale by DR.. 4. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03

Sumter in Sumter county, and thence from
the city of Sumter, by such route "a may be
selected, to tue city of Camden in Kershaw
county
We fail to 6nd in these Acts in reference 10
toe Wilson & Sulnnerson &. r. Co /, and the
Northwestern R E Co Of SC any aothori-
za,ion By the Legislature to the City Coun-
Gil of Sumter TO grant right Of way TO the
North western Z. R. Co. for the laying Of the
railroad tracks through the extension Of Din
gle Street. Respectfully submitted,
Eayrswor,h l. Hsynswortb,
Attorneys at Law.
Sumter, S. c., 2slh April, 1899.
The report Of the COMMITTEES, which was as
appears below, Was tnen read:
REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
Whereas, Messcs. Haynsworth 4 Rayns.
worth to whom was referred the question CT
the right of the City Council TO grant fran
chise to any railroad to lay its track through
the extension of Dingle Street have given TO
the COMMITTEES their opinion that the City
Council in the absence of legislation has 90
right under its charter to grant franchise
through any of the streets of the city OF
Sumter for the purpose of laying railroad
track, therefore your committee beg leave to
report that the franchise granted 10 the n.
w r. R. Co. was granted without authority
Of law.
Your committee further recommend that
inasmuch as the franchise heretofore granted
to the n. ". r. r. Co. was granted in good
faith but without authority of law aud mas
much as the City Council has heretofore
donated to the S 4 W. R. r. the sum Of
81 900 for terminal facilities, for the purpose
of encouraging railroads to be built to the
city of Sumter, for like reason. your COM
mittes would recommend that the sum of
81, 600 be donated to the N. W: R. R. Co.
for te,ninal facilities at the city Of Sumter,
provided that the said railroad be oailt and
completed from the city of Sumter 10 the
City Of Camden within IL months from this
date
Yonr COMMITTEES further reports that it has
Investigated the question ss to the North
western r. r. Co.'S track as now laid in
Dicgle Street aud its extension, and 6nd that
it encroaches upon the right of way reserved
TO the S ". R. r. Co., and bas not been
laid in accord with the former resolution of
the City Council. Respectfully submitted,
Jno. s. Hughsou,
Chairman,
L. S. Carson,
A. G Flowers,
q. F. Wilson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.

Toe chairman of the Street Committee re-
ported the resul. of his visit to Columbia,
and that the committee had contracted for
900 toas Of rock, which would be delivered
as needed.
The Finance Committee reported that they
had examined the Clerk 4 Treasurer's annual
report, and monthly report for April, and
found same correct The committee recon.
needed that the insurance on the Opera
House be increased The committee was in-
structed to investigate and report at special
meeting to be beid Friday. 6p. N.
Two bids were received for lease OF Opera
Horse, but action was deferred until aext
regular meeting.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03
L. S. Carson,
A. G Flowers,
q. F. Wilson.

Alderman Hughson moved that the report
be adopted. Discussion followed by Alder.
men Boyle, Hurst, Flowers, Carson and Pur.
dy. Alderman Boyle moved that action be
postponed until next regular meeting Of
Connci', In order that members might have
time to consider the matter. The motion re-
ceived DO second.
Alderman Hurst moved that the section
donsfing ST, 900 to the Northwestern z. 3
be stricken out and the remainder of the re-
port be adopted. Seconded by Alderman
Delgar. The vote was tie, Aldermen Hurst,
Delgas, Purdy and Boyle voting to strike out,
aod Aldermen Hughsor, Carson, Flowers aad
Epperson against the motion. Mayor Wilson
cast the deciding vote against the motion.
The report as whole was then adopted by
unanimous vote.
On motion of Alds-man Purdy resou-
ton was adopted providing for the appoint-
nent of committee to confer with Mr.
Thomas Wilson, President of the Northwes-
tern Railroad, in reference to the matters in
issus and to try to arrive at some adjustment
of the same.
The same committee that has acted for
Council ia this matter was continued. 1t
consists of Aldermen Hughson, chairman,
Mayor Wilson and Aldermen Carson ard
Flowers.
A resolution was adopted instrnc,ing the
committee to take such steps as fuay be neces-
ssry to secure the title to the exteosion Of
Dingle Street, which is now held by Mr..
BurDham of New York for the Sumter l.
Wateree r. R.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03

If you want nice organ an easy terms
see Randle.
Paper Dolls, dressed or otherwise at q. G
Osteen 4 Co.'S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03

To see is to try, to try is 10 buy the
White.
&c to H. G. Osteen L Co. for pretty Paper
Dolls, ladies', misses and babies.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-05-03

cs general ussure, corferrang srch powers
apon the City Council, of Sumter, we have
NOT been ab;e to End it.
The Act to INCORPORATE the Sumter + Wa
te.ee &. r. Co (22 Stat. p. $780, empowers
the Last named company, by and with the
consent OF tho City of Sumter or Camden, TO
construct their tracks through one or more of
the public streets or ways OF either of said
cities, provided that 10 such construction
spd extension all necessary precautions be
:sxen not 10 obssruct or otherwise impair the
use Of any street or public way through
which said railroad may be constructed.
By On Act approved December %, 1888,
go Stss., p. 81 the Wilson b Summerton
z. Co., wss chartered for the purpose Of essab.
iishiag and operating railroad, commenc-
ing at or res. Wilson's Mill on the Central
2. g., of South Carolina, in the county
Of Clarendon, thence by the most con-
vepiens route, to or near the village of
Snnuerton in ths said county, and thence, it
jadgea expedien,, to and iuterseeting with
the Manchester l. Augusta r. R at or near
Antioch 10 eaid county. . 8 The
SAID company shall have the power il needs
be, to lay oct and construct said railroad
and ;ts branches, across any puolic road. rail-
SCbOs ttsSEs SSeSA, "osSA 20 "@s@h S0~'SSei
which may be in it's roote.
TIE Act to Amend the Charter Of tie
" ilson l. Su-meston p 2 Co., ard To Au-
.horiza the change Of The name thereof 10 toe
Northwestern Railroad Company of South
Carolina, approved 18th February, 'ea, an-
-horizsd .be extension of ssid railroad from
Snmnerton il southeriy direction TO ST.
Paul 10 Clarendon comfy, and from Som-
5 80 - v,e
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24
Southwestern
 Telegraph and Telephone Co.,.

reference to the records if it Betess8 necessary ion the remitter fo zn9Aq application for duplicate order eg. inquiry as to whether the Dglg Asaf has been paid; and here again 2 a1N ing of time will be effected
 In shape and size the new ordav. s deemed Il decided improvements aaamz any other form of money order bff&-- erto adopted by the department. 3tSs dimensions being about tbose oH aaas ordinary bank draft, # msy De as5aa=@ Yeniently handled when mixed. gasaazs different kinds of commercial papeg= 1t is believed that the change sssa1ass in this respect will be heartily as= gsnerally.
 That the new order may win 8Esa way to public favorby itssimpltgs92as elearness and aGaptabiiityy EEsass care has been taken to give t eass character by arrangements ag ssH parts. by avoiding surplBsagee aes s4s text or wording, and by using r1sa5i1s type and excluding whatever wealf9 he merely ornate design
 The postal money order. sgs4exas from a small beginning iii 1864, ss7sEqs the number of money order posa0E- flee established in the United sSasgtgaera 4l9, has grown to be one o8tAegaRass Indispensable agencies of exchsazms4.- There are now about sO000 sueh of l fees. The number of domestic EDe1s- ey orders issued in the Enited Stastasr 1 during the past year was ovax as 900, GOO amounting in value s0a sale 000,000. The system is used most ex tensyely for remittancsssir0m gssxAaxs where bank exchange ia not sgsseaU- i fly abtainahle. While supplenaaos- ing facilities for intereourses bet sBansas popnlous centers, it has its sSsva ; special field, supplying means hsfssas2 safe and cheap transmission ofEEalzs ey whese other agencies for the paf- pose could not be successfully nnain-~ taiDed.
 In the adoption ofitfie new fOrfVs als order the interests and preferences skf patrons of the system, DO le tgsasn economy of administration faagsss been duly considered; aud 1t is ss1xres-= fore confidently expected tbat ia sgE1t tend to enhance in no small t3easr7es the popularity of this metboa es making remittances. 1t is expe@eeia3 that on or about January 1lnexG a@4s. fee charged for orders will he raa seTE- ally reduced.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24
LAID ID REST
The Remains of the Late Mrs.
 Mollie B. Nelson Buried

The remains of Mrs Mollie B. Nell son, the noble woman who died at New Middleton. Tenn. Tuesday last, arrived in the city this afternoon over tn Cotton Belt road via Mem- phis. They were taken to the resi- dence of her brother, Mr. John S. Bell. ''n N est Fourth avenue, where taey laid in state unhl o'clock, at which hour the remains were carried to the Episcopal church aud the last sad rites were said over The body.
 The pail bearers were Messrs. Geo. E. Valiant, R. II. Nj. Milis. N. E. Trulock, W. T.. Woodbridge, Gen. k. NJ. Knox. Capt. ; Geizreiter. Drs 4. C Jordan and k. '. Thempso1. The services were impressively conducted by Rev. ". D Bue ner.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24
SEVERELY SCALOEO.
Little Mabel Jordan TOney Meets
 With Painful Accident.

A most deplorable accident occur ed at the home of MT. ard Mrs. Wad M, Toney on Lakeside Wednesday afternoon. Their 18-months-old daughter, Mabel Jordan, was severe ly sealded and wlll have to remain in bed for several weeks to come.
 The cook of the household had emptied large kettle of intensely hot water into tin basin on the kitchen table. A few minutes 'af- rewards and during the cooks ab- sence from the room, little Mabel playfully walked up to the table and pulled the handle of the large basin over in order to look into it, as children will sometimes do. iAs she did so, tLe pan overturned and the contents covered the little girls face and body. sealding her very severely. Dr. Jordan was summon ed and eased the little one's suffer- ings. Mir. Toney, in the meantime, received message at his place of business that his child had been @scalded to death.o You can only imagine the frightened fathers feeling. He ran all the way to his bone and was completely exhausted when he arrived there. Some peo- pie are so very thoaghtless at times. However, we are glad 10 state that the child was not seriously burned and hope soon to note her recovery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24
RU11- BREWSTER TEAM
Would Like to Hear From the
 Clerks and Bookkeepers.

A cracker jack baseball team has beer organized in this city. It will be known as the Hutt- Brewster organization and they would like to hear from the Clerks and Bsokkeep- CTS, or both, of this city or any other team, which thinks they can defeat them. Mr. A. Brewster, Sr., is manager and J. r Hut, captain. The llne up of tie club is as follows:
 Garter Murphy, pitcher;
 Will Hut, catcher; - Beaurie Hut, first base;
 Garland Brewster, second base;
 Fonzo Brewster. short stop; Finley Hutt, third base;
 Arthur Brewster, lett field; - Jdhn Hutt, center field;
 Clifford Brewster, right field;
 Oscar Brewster, substitute;
 Edgar Brewster, mascot.
 The team is certainly strong one. Murphy is one of the best pitchers in the State. The Hutt boys play all around ball and the Brewster boys have the name for being first class players and have no in the State.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24
PRETTY PLACE.
Owned and Operated by Local Capital.

J. < $. katzensteiu. the popular shoe dealers, have recently remodel ed their handsome quarters on Main street and they now present a hand some and pretty appearance. They have fixed up handsome parlor in which their cust omers can have shoes fitted while they wait as heretofore. but with much more comfort. We should not forget here to mention that this progressive firm continues 10 carry full line of select goods and never fails to please.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24
FAILED 10 PASS
MT. George Darby Rejected Froara
 the Thirty-third.

Word reached this city today ssx4za. Camp Gapron, San Antonio re1e@- where the 33rd U. $. Volunteer Ess- fantry is stationed, stating that ass;. George Darby of this city, haa aeeaf. rejected upon second examinaasaxo, his breast-bone being at ieast sgses-- half inch out of place. George sssEs.5 in a letter to friend here thaia Is P. will make an effort to get in ffu. baus pitai corps. It is also feared by sgx#s Pine Bluff boys that Duyal Johnsz1s.. who was recently appointed HsasE- Sergeant, will fail In his examErsxa. ton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24
SUDDENLY TAKEN AWAY
, The Little Daughter of Mr. and Mrs
 Creed Caldwell Died Wednesday

Jessie May, the 17-months-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Creed Caldwell died at Sulphur Springs Wednesday evening. The little one was stricken with a congestive chill and before a physician arrived she expired. The funeral occurred this morning from the residence of Mir. J. D. Westall at 10 o'clock, Rev J. F. Carr officiating. To the grief stricken parents and relatives we extend our deepest sympathy.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24

Judge Vance (Police Judge pro tenn this morning fined two offend- CTS in the Police Court, One of them was fined five-dolIars for disturDing the peace aud paid the "y". The other offender was a vagrant, he was fined S10. an6 expressed h1s Ge- sire to work it out on the chain gain. Of course he was accomoda- ted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24

We notice in today's Gazette that the Walnut Ridge baseball team Is claiming the championship of the State. They say they have challeng ed every team in Arkansas but have received no encouragement. They have depoeited $25 in the Lawrence County Bank to make good their assertion that they can beat any team in Ark ansas. Now let the Hutt-Brewster club come to the front and wipe up the earth with these self-styled champions. They can do it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24

Those who witness the games of baseball Thursday and Friday, Aug. 24 and 9, between the Pine Bluff and Little Rock teams, will surely get their money B worth, says the Ark. Democrat. The Bluff hoys have re gently strengthened their team by the addition of the Brewster broth CTS, Hunter and Arnold, and are now claiming the championship of the State, but the Little Rock boys think otherwise. We'll see.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24

In the death of Col. J. B. Fried helm, which occurred at Camden
 gesday night, Arkansas loses one of it's most prominent citizens and one of it's best friends. He was Reg ister of the United States land office at Camden, Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Arkansas, and held other prominet positions. He was 51 years old.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24

Mir. J, F. Aired. the popular and efficient Cotton Belt conductor. ha- returned from a several weeAs stay at Sulphur Springs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-24
Puts them right there.

Puts them right there.
 When you consider this facss don ' you think you are mistaken WaaaH you say gog don't need telepn9aa in your home"
 What you have most preeion@ iEas the world is there. and in the sYszsa of accident or danger you 9teElsfa need II even more at your home tb@ag@ al. your office.
 And that is saying a good asaI
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francais" a une Importance plus
grande que lie semblerait l'indi-
quer les chiffres du recensement.

-Vouloir enlever ga fanc6e ct
ne r6ussir qua enlever sa future
belle-mere, VOLTA une aventure ia
cheuse a plus dun titre, n'est-ce
pas?
Cette peu banale m6prise est ar
riv6e r6cemment en- Roumanie, a
Dumian VIada, jeune cbatelain du
pays, qui await jur6 d'epouser la
belle Anna Procoviex, file de son
r6gisseur.
Celle-ci ne repoussait pas les Of
fres de marriage du %chatelain, mails
pour certaines raisons ignores, les
parents d'Anna Sc %refusaient, de-
puts un an d6ja, a donner leur con-
settlement. Dams e circumstances
Damian r6solut d'enlever ga fan
Gee conte que conte ct d'aller Sc
marier avec ellie en- Autrlche. Cd
De%rnierement done il metta1t a
execution son projet, enlevait la
mutt So bien-aim6e, don't lie visage
6tait recouvert dun voile 6pais,
CONNIE dams les romans, ct prenalt
lie train en- partance pour Vienne.
Mails h6las! qusnd arriva lie mo-
ment DIES effusions, quelle ne tut
pas la stupeur de notre amoureux
en- ~s'apercevant quill venait d'enle-
yer So belle-mere qui, ayant Gu
vent de l'escapade, s'6tait habile-
ment substitute a So file au mo-
ment du depart!