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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
SCHOOL MATTERS.
hi eetlrg ef the City Board of Edu-
cation.

The Board OF Education met in the City
Clerks ofiee, 6 o'clock p M, on the Sd in
s,aol, with ali members present.
Superintendent Edmunds's report showed
tba. there is large increase in pupils over
any previous. year, and, to meet the demand
for more assistance in teaching. Miss Annie
Graham was placed On the regular corps of
teachers.
Mr. Edmunds submitted list of pupils for
the board TO decide as to come of them,
whether tbey should be considered residents
or pou-residents. and es 10 others whether
they should be excused from payment of COO
tingent fees, on plea of inability. He was
requested to make further irquiry in some
cases, and special meeting was appointed TO
te held on tie 6;h inst. to act Oh the report.
II wa5determined to close the schools 90 the
llth instant, circus day, because Of the large
crowd expected ip the city at that time, e5d
the danger to children going unattended TO
and from school.
Capt Ga;llard stated that be is temporari-
" residing out of ,owo, and tbougtts he
should resign his position on the board.
Mees,s. &oisejand Raynsworth we've request
ed 10 examine and report the legal status of
the matter at the next meeting, as they prefer
that Capt. GaiIlard remain on the board if
his temporary non-residence does rot debar
hin from membership.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
SPECIAL Meeting County Board Of
Commissioners.

The County Board of Commissioners met
on Moudaylpursuant TO adjournment. Pres
entSSupervisor Doro, Comm issioners Jenkins,
Mcleod, Scarborough, McNeill, Rhodes and
White. The minutes of the last meeting were
read aud confirmed.
The clerk Of the boa:d eubmitted the re-
port of County Supervisor Of accounts ap-
proved for third quarter, lS3s-S4, 333. .3s.
Total for three quarters 1899, $l5.33l o2.
The books of Magistrates Ingram, B P
Kelly, q L B Wells, r Jennings, R C Folk,
r " Hudson and T B Rhaue were examine
and found correct.
On motion of Commissioner Mcneil, it
was decided to accept the offer of Mr. L. 3.
Jenkins to take ths three blood bound pup
pies and train them for S4Osno payment to
be made unless the puppies are fully trained.
The matter of salaries paid the chain gang
guards and superintendent OF bridge force
was fully discussed. By vote the salary Of
guards was raised to S27 SO month, and
tbst of the Superintendent of bridge force
to $50.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11

DR.. E Alva Solomoos died last Wednss.
day night at the bone Of bis brother-ln-'aw,
Mr.. Horace Harby, after months OF painful
and hopeless ilpess which be bore with pa
,ieoce and fortitnde that only man of bis
strong and manly character conld have dis
PLAYED 10 such trying circumstances.
The funeral services were held at.Mr. Ear
by's residence at 10 O'Clock Thursday morn
iog. lie was inferred with Psthian hooors
by Game Cock Lodge, K Of T., of which
he was a member.
Dr.. Soiornons was native OF this city. a
son of the late Dr. Edward A. Soiomons,
long resident of Sumter, anG lacked but
oue month of attaining his thiry-6fth year.
He grew to manhood here, ard after graduet-
iue from the Denial College of the University
of Maryland be returned and began the prac-
tice of bis profession among the people who
had known him from boyhood. and knowing
him we'll respected the more. In the practice
OF his profession be was markedly successful,
and NO youpg man bad brighter or nore
promising fut ture before him than be
Less than two years ago ne was married
to Miss Nina aioise, and at that time life
held out to him all that wss bright and
happy, fer be was young, successful sod the
favori,e of large circle of friends. While
happiness was bis for q few months, loug life
was denied, aud he was cut down IN the
noontide Of life.
His death leaves an empty place in the COM
munity that canIot be filled, and there is
sadness aud deep grief today in many hearts
besides those cf his family and intimate
frienCs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
Rev. H. j. Mlkell, Made Rector of
. the Church Of the Holy Com
munion

The Rev. H. J. Mikell, who has been acting
as assistant rector at the Church OF fhe Eoly
Communion for some months past, was yes.
terday called to the rectorship of this church,
asd has accepted the charge Mr.. Mikell
succeeds the Rev Theo A Porter, whose
resignation was due to contioued i'll health. :
The Rev. q. J. Mikell was horo in Sumter
twenty-five years ago. His early '.ducstion
was received at The graded schools 10 that
couaty. He entered fbe University of the
South quite yonpg ADD won the degree of
master of arts. he next took up and com.
pleted the theological course. Be was or
dained deacon io ST. Micbael's Church in
November 1898, and was ordained 10 the
priesthood in the Church of the holy Com
muniou in Jone o: the present year.
Although young man Mr.. Mikell has at
taioed an enviable height in The estimation of
toe clergy, and he is esteemed for h.s worth
by all who know him News aod Courier,
Oct T.
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Board of Education Meets.

The CITY Board of Education met pursu'
ant to acjocrpment in the City Clerks Office,
at 6 o'clock Fridav afternoon, to consider
the report of Sups. Edmunds On requests of
certain patrons Of the Graded School for ex-
enption from payment of the con,ingeut fees,
on account of alleged inability to pay
These requests were granted in some cases,
and refused in others where fhe board thought
the applicants were able to pay.
The following rule was adopted: Cootin-
gent aud tuition fees shall be paidduriDg the
first week of each scholastic month. Failure
to do 80 will debar pupils from further at
tendance until arrearage is paid.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11

The Mayor CT Savannah has discovered a
means. Of breaking up gambling dens and
driving the gamblers out, Of that city. 1t
would not be unwise for Mayor Hugbsoo to
obtain the recipe and Gle it with the archives
of the city for use when needed The sug.
gestion is throwp out for what it is worth,
aud i, may be some consolation to those who
demand that the police catch the gamblers
who eutrench themselves securely against dis
covery and arrest
This is good time for the farmers to hold
cotton seed for higher prices. The demand
is greater than the supply and prices are said
to be advancing steadily, with much higher
prices still in prospest. The demand for oil
has caused decided advance in p:ices> and
as there is a short crop Of SEED the price Of
oil must necessarily 60 higher es a result of
the unsupplIed European demand The farm.
ers will lose nothing by holding seed month
or two and they may thereby realize much
higher prices
The committee CT the Business League ap-
pointed 10 investigate the loss 10 weight of
cotton weighed by the public weighers has
completed the investigation and the report to
the executive committee of the League is
beng prepared The committee tested the
scales and found them accurate and reliable,
and tie public weighers are careful in the
discharge Of their duties 10 the opinion Of
the committee the loss in weight is largely
cue to the drying out of new cottou aud re
peated samplng subsequent to weighing
Extra nice kentucky driving and saddle
Horses Car load jas: arrived at Graham's.
Sept27
The Court OF Common Pleas has heavy
docaet and will PROBABLY be IN session
throughout !he week.
The price of kerosine oil hes been advanced
three. quarters of a cent a gallon recently
Mr Rockefeller must have made large dona
ton TO sooe college or charitable Institution
and IS rembursing himself Tor The ontiay
The author of 'In His Steps" the famous
religious book of which owe. three million
copies bave nov been sold, has been Induced
TO answer, iu so article which be has seat 20
The LADIES Home Jourual, the quest'on
which ipvoiun;arlv comes to The mind after
reading his book: Is this plan practicable
in our prese.t daily Iife?' Mr.. Sbfldon
does no: evade the question, bat answers it
in direct and vigorous manner, aud tells
exactly what be believes would be The effect
of his plan upon modern business methods
and present-day social life.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
Three Doctors IN, Consultation.
FroHa Ben piamipS Franklin.

When you are sick. wha, you like best 10
to be chosen for medicine in the frst place;
what experience tellsyou is best, TO be chosen
in the second place; wha: reason ii. e., The
ory) says is best to be chosen 10 the last
place But if you can get Dr. InciiRstion,
Dr.. Experience and Dr.. Reason to hold a
consultation together, they will give you the
best advice that cau be taken !"
When yeu have bad cold Dr.. Inclina.
ton would recommend Chamherlain's Cough
Remedy because it is pleasant aod safe to
take. DR.. Experience would recommend it
because it never fails to effect speedy and
permanent cure. Dr.. Reason would recon-
meod it because it is prepared 90 scientific
principles, aoc acts On natures plan in re-
liveing the lungs, opening the secre,ions and
restoring the system TO ratural and healthy
condition. For sale by A. j. China's drug.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11

Cotton sold for Il Monday for middiug.
The Opera House is not crowded with at
;rsctious this season.
The Liverpool cotton market opened Mon
day higher than it has been for three years.
The Sumter & Wateree p B. was inspected
las. Thursday by the Railroad Commissioners.
To strengthen the generasive organs, pre-.
vent miscarriage and bring JOY to childlesa
homes take Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or
gab'ets.
Las. weeks rain caught great deal cf
vas damaged.
The side track from the atlantic Coast
Line to the site of the new telephone factory
is being pus in.
Simu ons Seuaw Vine Wine or Tablets
frsnre rapid recovery of mother after child
birth.
Six of the boys from the Telephone factory
attended an ice cream festival in the country
last Friday night and re2or, having high
heel iine As usual the telephone boys are
hard to beat.
TIE health restorer and heslth-maintainer,
Dr.. NJ. A. Simmons Liver Medicine strength
G9S tpS UGE ESSo, AoonSS W. HAossP CIV SSI~S'J3 ;
; and enriches the complexion with natures
choicest colors.
As mark OF sesrect D.s McCallum, Dick
and Afford closed thei: dental Offices Thure-
day morning as eoau IS the death OF Dr.. Sol
onors became known and kept them closed
uatii after the funeral Friday morning
". A. Dycbes. Whaley, S. c., writes ::
Have used Dr.. ~ a. Simmons Liver Medicine
10 years FOR indigestion, bad colds ano ti1ed
feelings. One dealer sold re Zeiiin's saying
i. was the sane, but will not be fped
egain.
William Vaughan, colored, was arrested
las; Friday night ey the police for stealing
sack of -four from O'Doanell 4 Co.'S store.
warrant was taken out Saturday morning
and be was turned over to Magistrate Wells.
"If you scour the world you will never
ind remedy equal to One Minute Cough
Care says Editor Fackier Of the Micanopg,
Fla. Hustler" 1t cared bis family Of La
Grippe, and saves thousands from pneuno
nis. bronchitis, croap and all throat and
lapg troubles -Hughson-Ligoo Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11

The Nixon House property hes been sold to
& Hardy and several associates by Capt. B.
G.. Piersop, by whom j. has been owred for
several gears The purchase price is said to
bave been $4,000
Joseph S,ockfo,d, Hodgdon, No, healed
q sore running FOR seventies years and cured
his piles of long standing by using Dewitt g
Witch .Baza! Salve. Ii cures all skin dis
eases ugbson.Ligon Co.
Tbere was lot of foe tobacco sold at the
warehouse yesterday, the sale being ,helargest
since the premium sale last week
The "Plow Boy Preacher" Rev. j. Kirk
man, Belle Rive, ILL.,, says, "Aftec suffering
from Bronchial or lung trouble forien years,
I was cured by One Minute Cough Cure. 1t
is all that is claimed foc it and more 1t
cures coughs, colds. grippe and all ,hroa.
and lung troubles.-Hugasou-Ligon Go.
The city is having stables for the city
males buils in the rear of the City Hall. In
future the city will feed and stable all of the
city stock instead Of boarding them at a
livery stable.
ssWheu our boys were almost dead from
whoopiog cough, our doctor gave Ore Min
ute Cough Cure They recovered rapidly" :"
writes P. B. Bellies. Argyle, Pa. 1t cures
coughs, colds, grippe aud all ,hroa, aod lung
troubles -Hugbson-Ligon Co.
Patriotism is iu -four at Levy Moses
Grocery store and few people pass their store
without stopping TO vieg the Dewey and
Hobson exhibit.
The regular monthly business meeting Of
the Young Mems Christian ASSOCIATION will
be held in the Association hall Thursday
evening at 8 O'Clock
Eat ple1ty, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will
digest what you est. II cures all forms of
dyspepsia AID stomach troubles. e R Gam.
bic, Vernon, Tex, says, Il; relieved ne from
the start and cured me- It is now ny ever
lasting friend "-Hughson. Ligon Co.
City Clerk Hurst has issued large num-
Der Of licenses today to persons who expect
10 run fruit and upch stands on the streets
and pear the circus grounds. The license
collected by The city is 81 foc each stand
aad there will be a large number of stands.
On the last circus day there were somethir G
over eighty licensed stands.
Millions of dollars, is the value plscfd by
Mrs. aary Bird. Harrisburg, Pa. o; the life
of her child, which she saved :rom crorp by
the use of One Minute Cough Cure. 1t cures
all coughs, colds and throat and lung .ou-
bes-Erg ghson-Ligon Co
Extra rice Keurucky driviog aud saddle
Herses. Car load jas, arrived a, Graham 8.
Sept 81
Native Red Rus, Proof Oats for sale by W.
VI. Graham. Sept II
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PAY YOUR DEBTS.

The date following your name on this
paper indicates the date on which your
subscription expires. or from which iate you
are in arrears. Examine the date on
yonr paper and if you owe anything come
10 at once and settle without further remind
e. OF nrgipg. Many Subscribers ara in
arreass, las. year we did not press them for a
settlement, knowing the scarcity of money,
,.-tas now we need what is due and we request
an early and full settlement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
PERSONAL.

M. ". O. Cain spent Monday 10 the city.
Msi. Theo Dehon was IN the city yesterday.
ReY. C..M. Richards was in The city Mon
day.
Rev. E Dunlop was IN the city last
ssHeek.
HI. Jas. R. Ligon is at home for few
days stay!
NJ. +. 8. Mum, OF BisbopviIle. was in the
cisy Yesterday.
Col. ". D. Scarborough was in the city
Friday morning
Nj. D. E. Doran:, of Bishopville, wasin
aae cits yesterday.
s Miss Nay Wi.son, of Manning is visiting
at Col. D. j. Auid's.
Dr.. w. w. Aaeerson, Jr., of Summerson,
yFas in the city Friday.
UT. and Mrs. J. Diggs Wilder nave return
ca from Charlotte, N. C.
3 3 Nj. Herbert Haynsworth returned 10 the
Citadel several days ago.
Col. D. j Anld has gone to Clemson Col
lege to spend q few days.
Ar. ]. ". Ragsdale. OF Timmorsville, vas
IN the city yesterday cn business.
Mrs Thomas S Bee. OF Charleston is the
zrsss OF Rev. and Mrs. J. A. Clifton.
Mrs. David McGnschen, of Williamsburg,
Sas been visiting relatives in the city.
Miss Ne,sie Cohen, of Washington, D. c.,
Il the pnest of her sister, Mrs. Ferd. Levi.
Mr.y Frank A. Little left last week for
Encxv5fIe. Tenn to be gone several weeks
Mrs. e. a. Buitman after a stay of sew
eral weeks 10 Greenville, has returned home.
Mr.J. E. Hit, who has been buying cotton
here this fall has been transferred TO Augusta.
Dr.. B. B. Breeden has arrived in the city
aaa will open MS dental parlor IN few
6sss.e
Mr.J. a. Warren, who is 10 the service of
the Interstate Telephone Company, at VIII
mIrgton, N G is 10 the city for short
stsy
NJ. w. B. Smith, Of Pineweod, passed
shron9h the city Thursday on his way to
sAflapia to attend the Atlanta Dental
College.
Messrs. David Michau, Larkiu jenkins and
Tom Foxworth hare retured to the Charles
ron Medical College TO resume their medical
stndies.
BE. Henry Wise, Of Prosperity, arrived in
the city Monday morning and will remain
anriog the season buying cotton Tor the Paco
clet mills.
kr. Porter A. NcMas.er, of Columbia, was
IN the city Saturday mornicg on his way to
Panola where he will have charge of the
Panola school.
Rev. j. &. Voigt, D. D, pastor of st.
Panl,s Lutheran Church, Wilmington, N. c.,
and ex-President of the Soushern Lutheran
Theological Seminary, visited Rev. 7. von
a. Riser last week.
The Grand Central hotel goes unjer new
management today. The lessee, Mr.. kenne-
do. Hheis now conducting the business, has
.aaas arrangements with Messrs. Geo. P.
acKagen and ": a. Wingate TO ruo the
hotel, and they will take charge today.
Nj. McKagen has had four years experl-
eace as hotel man, having recently been
head cierg atthe Columbia ho,ei.-fhe State,
8 5iG~t III
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
A Coming Marriage.

Cards anncuueip9 tie marriage of Miss
Luls Sanders aud Nr E. F1rman Jackson
have been issued The marriage will be
soiemnized 10 the Church of tie Ascension,
Hagood, on October 25b The bride 10 be is
a daughter of Mr T P Sanders, of Hagood,
and Is y young lady as charming as ahe is
pocuiar
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
DEATH.

catered into res, at ber bore, Cherry Vale,
Stateburg. s. c., Saturday. October Z, 1899,
Mrs Catherine Kellogg, widow CT the late
Ron ]. n Frersoo.
The funeral services were held at IL o'clock
Sunday at Statebnrg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11

Mr. Jas r. Jones, who resided in this city
and was member of the city police few
years ago, died ia Prtvateer On last Monday,
after few weeks sickness. He leaves wife
and seversI children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
RELIGIOUS NOTES.

Rev J. I. Ayres. has been called to the
pastorase Of ofWedgefeld aud Bethel Churches.
&c will make his home il Sumter.
Rev J. D Higgins will take charge of the
churches recently supplied by Rev Ac Gres-
ham. Mr. Buggins will reside at PacSsville.
The San,ee Baptist Association will meet
with the Flint Hill Baptist Church, near
Camden, on the 26th instant
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11

SIT did me more good than any thing ever
used. Ny dyspepsia was of months stand
ing; after eating it was terrible Now | am
we'll" writes s B keener, Hoisingtoo, Kas
of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests wha.
you eat.-Hughson.Ligon Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
Escaped Convict Captured.

Paul Boger, colosed, who was sentenced to
the chain gang for l8 months at the October
term of court 1897, aud who escaped after
serving two months, was captured ic Priva-
teer Township Friday, and was turned over
TO Sheriff Piersou Saturday morning. He
bss been returned TO the Changing and will
serve out his term.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
Death Of a Little One.

Last evening at $50 o'clock Alfred. the
little yes.-old son of brand Mrs. J j. Wat
SOD, breaihed his last, after On illness OF some
weeks. The remains will oe taken to Sumter
this morning for internent.--State, Oct. I.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

!. q. HarbJ-The gorses and Mules.
s.. Ryftenberg & Sons-ft is Time.
The Sumter Dry Goods Co--Af.er Dewey,
What
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
After Dewey What (?

The Sumter Dry Goods Co., asks the above
question. Read their advertisement in this
paper and the answer to the question will be
found.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-10-11
At GRAHAM'S !:

AZ Gh & u q III .
q Esr load extra nice Kentucky driving and
saddle Horses.
Native Red Ras, Proof Oats.
Carriages, Boggies, Wagons and Harness.
Sept u
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-15

let us discuss the news. The papers
are disposed to misrepresent me-"
The official asked: "How are you
satisfied with Garcias mission to Wash
ington?"
Gomezs small eyes had large
twinkle as he answered. We'll, had l
seen Mckinley, the truth of the con-
ditions in Cuba as l know them surely
would have brought results. If only
for good policy he would have recon-
mended the payment of the Cuban
troops. 1t would cost the American
taxpayers nothing. The revenues of
the Cuban custom houses are ample not
only to pay the Cuban troops, but also
to partly build roads and establish
schools. Cuba is devastated. Money lis
needed to allow the soldiers to become
farmers again.
CAS- I have often said, and as I al
ways mean, I want nothing in Cuba
hereafter but work-peaceful, forgetful
work One Of my officers came to me
yesterday and said: John Blanco, a
Spanish guerilla chief, murdered my
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-15

erything was on a gorgeous scale.
The Duke and Duchess of Marlbor-
ough entertained Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Vanderbilt at Blenheim early in the
week.
There was an interesting ceremony
at Osborne house, Isle of Wight, this
week. Queen Victoria presented med
ais for distinguished service in the field
to a group of
OMDURMAN WARRIORS,
most of them non-commissioned Of
ficers. Her majesty was wheeled into
the green room, where the soldiers were
drawn up and saluted her. Then each
recipient knelt and the queen pinned a
medal on his breast. She also question
ed the wounded concerning their ex-
periences.
Col. Matthias. the hero of Dargai,
where, after a stirring appeal to his
men, he led the Gordon Highlanders to
storm the heights, has been given a
banquet by the Caledonian club, at
which the Prince of Wales was pre-
sent, and in a neat speech warmly in
dorsed the admiration expressed by
Col. Matthias for the Indian troops, say
ing he regretted never having had the
privilege of serving with the Indian
soldiers in active service, but had often
seen them in large bodies and was con-
fident that the queen had no finer SOL
diers.
The cane with which Robert Pate, re
tired lieutenant, attacked the queen in
1850, inf1icting a wound upon her maj
esty, the scar of which she still car
ries, was advertised to be sold at auc-
ton this week, but the owner received
an official communication from Os-
borne. in consequence of which he with
drew the cane from sale. Pate, who
was sentenced to transportation for
seven years for his assault upon her
majesty, died in 1895.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-01-15
FREEDOM FOR PHILIPPINES.
Senator Hoar Introduces an Important
Resolution in the Senate.

WASHINGTON, D. c., January IA
resolution of more than ordinary signifi-
canoe and Importance was introduced in
the Senate to-day by Mr.. Hoar, of Mas
sachusetts. 1t declares the people of the
Philippines of right ought to be free and
independent; that they are absolved from
political connection with Spain, and that
they have full power to establish a gov
eminent for themselves with which the
United States does not propose to in
terfere.
Mr.. Hoar desired immediate action upon
the resolution, but under objection by Mr.
Davis, the chairman of the Foreign Re
lations Committee, it went over. In the
midst of a speech Mr.. Allen, of Nebraska
in support of his resolution for the APP
pointment of a committee of the Senate
to investigate the conduct of the late
war, the death of Hon. Nelson Dingley,
of Maine, was reported to the Senate
After adopting fitting resolutions of re-
spect to the memory of Mr. Dingley, and
listening to brief eulogy of the dis
tinguished statesman by Mr.. Hale, of
Maine, the Senate adjourned as a mark of
respect.