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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

The mass meeting Monday Light was attend
ed by crowd that 6lled the Court House from
Judges bench to the door, and all were good
natured and came prepared to extract ell the
information from the candidates and all the
amusement possible from the eeoeral pro.
ceedngs The meeting was called to order
oy Chairman q. Ryt,enberg, who stated the
o.jact of the meeting to be to afford the can
didates an opportunity to tell the voters how
they stood on questions of public importance
All of the candidates we're present except
Nessrs. Reid, McLaurln and Rowland, and
all made speeches of greater or less length
The leading questions propouoded were in
reference to the regulation of the dog nui
sance, the hog question, the issue of bonds
for sewerage aod street improvement, aud the
Su. day law as It relates to the closing OF
livery stables and the sale of cigars, ice etc, /,
on the Sabbath There were other questions
propounded, but of minor importance A
full report of the various speeches is not
given az it would be of little interest and OF
no importance after the primary is over.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04
Brave Men ali

Victims to stomach, liver and kidney trou-
bles as vel! as women. aud all feel the results
in loss of appetite, poisons in the blood, back
ahce, nervousness, headache and tired, is'less
rundown feeling. But there's no need to feel
Ike that. Listen to J. W. Gardner, 1daville,
Ind. He says: Electric Bitters are just the
thing for man wien he is all run down, and
don't care whether he lives or dies. 1t did
more to give me new strength and good appe
tite than anything I could take. I can now
eat anything and have uew lease on life"
Only so cents at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug
Store Every bottle guaranteed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04
Another Railroad Scheme.

Col Albert F Boone, the railway pro-
uo,er AID constructor Of Z.nesVille,
Ohio, who has figured in the Black Dls'
mond railroad scheme, about which SO
much has beeo said and written, is
about to apply for charter for q rail
road to be known as the Rockville,
South Carolina aud Southport Railroad
company.
He bas written the secretary of state
about it, and says the line of the road
will probably be from Rockville to
Greenville. Winnsooro. Camden. Con
way and Southport, With branch from
Conway, via Georgetown, to Charles.
ton.
The object 10 getting charter for
such road is thus set forth by Col
Boone in his letter: I'VE purpose
making it great coal road, laying coal
douo to tide water not to exceed one
dollar and fifty ceets per ton. The
Chesapeake and Ooio has been carrying
coal to tidowater, 47S miles, for 81
cents per ton Ispeak of the Ohio sc
demonstrate what We propose dolDg
can aud will be done :"
This is all that is known of the met
ter here State April 8
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04
a Wandering Boy.
From The Daily Item. March Is.


white boy about Is years old applied to
the police last night for lodging, and be was
given cot in the police Office. BIS name is
Charley Johnson, and be Gays that be is an
orphan. he formerly lived in Columbia, but
has been working win Mr. J. W. Gamble,
of this county for month or more he WAS
destitute, aud laet night be was given supper
in restaurant by charitable man aod this
morning the police gave him breakfast It
was though, this mornisg that be might be
the Dial boy whose parents in Columbis are
advertising or him, but it was quickly seen
on examination that be did not 10 any par.
ticular, except that of age, fit the published
description of the lost Dial boy. This waif
says be is able and willing to work, and all
that he wants le q job.
The police subss quently receivsd informa-
ton that .he boy had lef; comfortable home
10 Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

Chicago. April The Ferris
wheel, ene OF the attractions at the
worlds fair, is to be torn down and
the 1900 tons of iron and steel Of
which it is composed will be sold as
scrap iron. The work of demolish
ing the wheel probably will com
mence on Wednesday Tommorrow
L ' Rice, the receiver in charge oil
the property will ask the circuit
court for permission to begin taking
down the wheel Unless bid i,
made by some other city, the materi
al will be sold as junk
The removal of the wheel from the
worlds fair grounds to its present
site, ten miles distant, cost Sl75, 900
In order to meet this expense bonds
fer $500, 900 were issued The
wheel failed to pay and it went into
the hands of receiver
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

Atlanta, Ga. April Dispatches
to The Constitution from different
parts of the State do not indicate any
serious damage by las: nights frost.
TIE weather bureau predicted frost
for the northern part Of the State,
but telegrams show tha, 1t was felt
as far south as Columbus No DAM
age was done to fruit in this eec:ien
of the State, but a, Adairsville. in
north Georgia, IS per cent of late
fruit in the valley was killed The
peach crop. however, is reported
safe. The high winds OF the past
two days have dried the dampness in
the bude, preventing serious
freeze
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04
"McJ MES" rs NO MORE
And no more

A.lao:a, April "a Coast utlon
spaeia c,am Columbia $ G says Dr.
.Jaucs, wao Us ,'lc,J ame' piavca iss'
season Wiz &c B.ooklyn base Ri!
team, hes decided not to eaier lie hox
again. This discrimination las been
arrived at within the last few weeks,
since the death of a brother The
Young doc,o. has formed a partnership
With his father. Dr. j. A. James. of
Cberaw, which is bis home.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

The Bowersville, Ga, Clarion
makes this startling announcement
"Next week we will begin running
this paper as Capt Kidd would have
run it. Delinquent subscribes may
expect call from us, with their &C.
coun;s stuck in the mUzzle of six.
shooter Otherwise this paper will
be running ss tie sheriff world rua
-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

Par;a. March 80. rs u-Ao
of ;iaI accoun, has bSeu lssred of tie
victory CO TIE Fseach troops over tae
As-ao srcsg at Insahr, which assembled
With tie COZ J-ct Of attacking toe fre"ca
expeai.ioo Sh!ch recently occupied the
oasis of !nsaisii, southwest 81 Algeria.
The Fseach lea.ued OF tie sc6ea:e ard
decided to ssoro: ,he ensmg'- pesition
ah;ca was sucac ssfuiIy carried Msreh
10 by coianu led By Lieu, Col Ea
TIE to1o was Esst bon.ba.deG snd
then s.ormed, the Arab warriors maA
ing their ax, e;and in the mosques
They left 600 men killed and 100
wounded on the field In addition A50
prisoners we're takeu The French
losses were n;oe native soldiers killed,
SO wounded and 2 officers wounded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04
a Missing Judge Of Probate.

Columbia, April Gov McSwee-
ney today received the following
letter from G L Salley, clerk of
court of Orageburg, which explains
itself:
The judge of probate of this
county has left town He left on
the 25th instant The cause Of his
absence canuot be accounted for.
Under the statutes. when vacancy
occurs, 1t is my duty TO take charge
of his Office do not wish to act
p.ecipitately, but l have consulted
counsel, who advise me to write and
ask your Instructions es to my duty
in the premises Monday next, be-
ing saleday, there will probably be
important business to transact in
said Office Please advise me at
once, by telegram. if you think nec-
essary "
Gov Mcsweeney sent the following
reply
"Take charge of Office and records
of Judge of probate. Make immedi.
ate investigation and notify ne as
soon as possible the status of affairs
also investigate the books and &C.
counts of the the masters office and
report results -
The clerk of court is now in charge
of the Office, aud uDder the law will
probably perform the duties till an
election is held by order of the gov
erDor
Mr. Brunson has held the cfice for
about FIVE years and six months, and
the present term will expire in 1902
therefore. the governor cannot fill the
vacancy, the unexpired term being
more than q year.
The bondspen employed attorneys,
who have made an investigation,
which shows about $4,000 shortage
on account of official funds It may,
however, take an Official and lengthy
investigation to determine accurately
the amount Mr. Brunson is behind.
Mr. Brunson became prominent and
influential in public affairs in the
county during the revolution Of
1890-1S92, and besides at once get
ting what appeared to be paying
clientage as lawyer, was elected to
the Office of Judge Of probate to
which were attached the duties Of
master in equity, the combined fees
making it very desirable position.
This sudden elevation to political
influence and official importance his
friends fear lad something. if not all.
to do with his unfortunate fall. BE
was liked by all, affable, free handed.
liberal to the fault, and, most unfor.
tunate of all. negligent. never stop
ping to think that even the best Of
motives should have limit of in.
influence His family connections
ere numerous in this Colleton, and
Barnwell counties, and are of the
highest standing, and his friends
were counted by the scores
The whole affair is deplored here.
and many believe that his mind be.
came unbalanced when be found that
he had gone so deep into Official funds
that be could not of HE own means
replace them. This theory is some
what sustained by his conduct just
Immediately before leaving.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

The community is shocked By the an
nouucemens that IN the heart OF the city ms
:s bitten by rattle soake Tae cry Is raised.
$50 d.ngercus reptile must De destroyed
The responsibility that such parasite Is
permitted to exist upon the body po'lhc iies
al the door Of our cborches, the TO I'd couo
Gil an5 the ponce force, which are the civiDe
and human guardians Of the uorats OF cur
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

Dr. Bulls Cough Syrup baoishes at once all
forms Of throat diseases, and always efscts
pe.manen, cure This wonderful remedy bss
cured thousands Of auferers from bronchitis,
ho,rseness and other bronchial troubles.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

72.rlIy c7oUcy
GGacusa ,Sere aes been no undue qasnliry
OF raiu uor 4s uouca high w:1G. as we often
htvein marcA, yet tne month was Oh tae
Whole. chilly, rsw ano .ociement, aud rather
t.a.ayoreble -: farm WORK, especially cora
p5ao'iag, wt.en i5 s.ih isr from eeli'.:= coai-
pIeted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

If you want to purchase nice buggy or
OF good horee, 60 to ". u. Graham's
stable. He has just received car load Of
each
March l.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

Dr. Bui Cough Syrup ls The ties; remedy
for all nro1chia aff-c,lons. Ii is greNt tnls-
TAX 70 silaw coa2h or cold 20 run oa; tor
i. may develop serious throat OF lung trouble.
Take Or Bells Cough Syrup az oace.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04
EXPLORATION.

If from cooa,deraaoo Of the dancers 6e-
sct,ius your WAY ,hrorga lie, you have neec
led 10 desire the path Of safety, II remains
ooiy 70 poic: you 70 the Word CT GOD.
That purity o: character which 3 50 at
,raclive IL mc,be., sister or wiie, Is no less
SO in a SOC, orc,ber or husband 0n!g tois
can entite the one or the oIhe7 10 Vic'aoCs
affection. There caouot oe two Standards OF
morals
Wna. then ssen be you guide? |; ca
Dot be:
/ Tee naxirs OF the word Taese se'er
only 10 worldly interests. and ars unworthy,
as taey reiaie 10 time a:d not e,err1'y ins-y
are prudential and expe.lert, iosteao OF ac:ai
sDd OF prlsciple-
The preceo,s of pbiIosophy, iodepead-
ent Of civine tesrsuoo. T.e answer ia
found 10 the characters OF seca teachers as
Hume, Do!iogoroxe, Voirs!re. Rousseau aao
PsiDe.
The Bible is proper guide. becanse
!. revelation of The territory to oe
,rsversed, and OF the dangers ADD OBSTACLES
TO be confronted. :
3. The refining aud elevatiag Influences OF
.he sentiments and models of The Bible. a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04
Meteorological Record.

The following is report of observations
of the weather taken at Statebure, by Dr.. ".
W Anderson, for the "a days ending Sun.
day, March 81, 1900:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04
DR.. cady's Condition Powders

I9C. SduI s CONO1tIO1 fOHQSIS
are jus: what horse needs when in bad con
dition. Tonic, blood purifier and yermifuge.
They are not food but medicine, aud the best
TO use to ps: horse in prime condition. Price
rs cents per package. For sale by Dr. a. J
China. Dec go
Tetter, Salt-Rhenm and &c a.
The intense itching and smartiny incident to
toess diseases. Is instantly allayed by applying
chaa,6erlain's Eye AID Skin oiatneo, ), s,any
ve7:. bad cases have oeea permanes!y cured by
it. 1t is equally edcisn; for ticking piles aad
favorite remedy FOR sore nipples. chapped
handS. cs.iio!a;ns t-eSt bites and chronic saIe
eyes 25cis per box. For sale by Dr 4. J
China Dec So
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

Nay Bon Toa aud L AT de la Mode at II
G. Osteen Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

OCfTECl-H tttSt.
ALTAMONT MOSES.
MARION NOISE, Directors.
R. L. COOPER,
Apr4
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

csu do for me will Be greatly appreciated
can furnish witnesses when needed
s'Yocr old fr,end aud brother,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

. . VI "e' : wv
ssDear Bro. am 10 much trooble and
distress over the waywardness Of my poor
boy He is now travelling for -
- ss per asove beading. He went
20 Sumter last week on business and while
there fell amoog thieves aod they literally
stripped him of every dollar he bad snd all
be could borrow Tue gamblers who roooed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-04

They have room sss tie de
los, at their geue some SECS. Now, would
like you to see ---7-------- II sometolog
can't De done 20 recove: this money. Wlli
YOU kindly gee after this for ne and write me
at once? Any talng !ou
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
Donlt Forget az Waterman.

If you viii permit Us to offer tue sug-
gestion we would advise. you are look
ing for suitable present for gentleman,
to purchase an Ideal Waterman Fountain
Pen, unless he already possesses one. We
are in a position to state that nothing will
afford as much and lasting comfort and
pleasure to man as a perfect working
fountain pen We know of no other at
any price which will give the satisfaction
of the Waterman. We have more than a
hundred in use in this community. Can
furnish any style point desired and pen
exchangable until suited. Boards.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

At the y. Y Racket Store you can buy a
heavy plush carriage robe for : 1.45 to $3.50;
1ur robes heavily lined "a so to $3.50. They
are worth $3.50 to SIS. II yun are looking for
Xmas present for your friends we have it
for You. no matter what you want or who you
want it for we have something in our mann
mouth stock to suit you. We have full line
of all rds of toys. fancy goods, dolls. jewelry.
fancy stationery. watches, clocks, pictures of
all kinds, fancy baskets musica instruments,
dress goods, towels, handkerchiefs, hosiery.
underwear, cloaks. cdrcs. gloves of all kinds,
rugs carpets. cutlery. all kinds of tinware,
granite ware. shoes and millinery goods. toilet
articles, sewing machines. &c. We can sell
you u perfect sewiag machine for S1.50. Our
other sewing machines S16 $40 and $50,
guaranteed for 10 years They IRE the Same
machines agents get So to $50 for. At the
prices we sell toys, &c, you can Guy present
Tor all the family for very little money. Be
sure to see our selections before you buy or
! von will regret it. We have big stock OF
( ladies' capes aud cloaks and cheaper than
ever before. Capes T5c. to 81. We carry an
! immense stock of shoes and ali styles and
triees to suit everybody, and we guarantee
to save You 10 to . per cent. We have al
/ of our best shoes made to order. Just received
another lot of ladies hats. j. w, CoFFMAS.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
Local Miscellany.
We want wood.

We want wood
Bird cages at c. N. coleman's.
Pay your taxes, says the sheriff.
Hard and soft coal. Burns Bros.
Boots and shoes at S. H. Landis's.
Horse shoes and nails. Burns Bros.
Corn and hay at retail. Burns Bros.
Carload Irish potatoes. Burns Bros.
See new adv. of c. w. Brown. jeweier.
Underwear. all kinds, see S. H. Lands.
Bran. middlings and oats. Burns Bros.
salt,whOlesale and retail. Burns Bros.
O Ladies kid and taffeta gloves, at Ian
dis's.
Highestmarketpr price for corr. Burns
Bros
Corn and Wood wanted at the SPIRIT
Office.
New assortment of gloves at Palm
Ooaum's.
New table linens and towels at Palm
baum's.
New underwear and hosiery at Palm
baum's.
A. c. wynkoop sells farms and town
Gproperties.
New blankets, comforts and aannels at
Palmbaum's.
Novelties in Dress Goods and silks at
Paimbaum's.
For blankets and comforts, very cheap.
40 to Lands.
y For ginghams. percales and calicoes,
go to Lands.
Umbrellas and gloves for theholidays,
at Palmbaums.
New dress goods and trimmings, atlOw
prices. at Lapdis's.
Anew lot of mems, boys and children's
gloves at Landis's.
Large assortment of handkerchiefs and
muffiers at Palmbaums.
If YOU want to sell your farm put 1t in
A. G. Wynkoop's hands.
Holiday goods, suitable for old and
young folks, at Palmbaums.
Watch for air rifles, cat rifles skates,
ice CIGGpSIS, IL -. ~ SC4SAAAA4 =
Mr.. FL. Beller slaughtered four hogs
that averaged nearly 325 pounds.
$4,000 to loan on real estate, IN sums
tosuit. A G.WynkooP, Real Estate Agt-
New line Colonial alright heaters and
fuel-savlnG radiators at c N Coleman's.
Only few more ladies' wraps to close
out at cost, at Theodore's, Hagley's cor,
ner.
Go to Towns photo gallery for first
Class work of all kinds. Platinum or dull
finish photos 4 specially.
A big stock of boots, shoes, hats, gents
furnishings. reduced in price, at MAJ
Theodore's, Hagley's corner.
The Citizens Fire Company will holC
Stheir fair IN the odd Armory-" weiricI
Building, February II, 70 and IS.
A horse slipped with Mr.. Benz. Rodricl
Wednesday, throwing Mr.. r to TIN
ground and cutting his head severely.
Great bargains in mems, boYsand chill
dren's overcoats and mems, boys ant
children's suits at Kahn's, leading cloth
Ter, Sadler block.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Primary school books are much needed
for children unable to purchase them in
some portions of Charles Town District.
Persons having spoilers and readers for
which they have no use, and which they
are willing to contribute to these children,
will do worthy act by leaving them with
Mr. John Porterfeld. at the Bank OF
Charles Town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Fire was discovered in the office, of the
Carter House livery stable about dark
yesterday evening, and promptresponse
by the fire department prevented what
must have otherwise in a few moments
have proven q very serious conhagration
in the heart of the town.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

For good, frst-class wood call on Mr..
Vim. NJ. Burns. He will treat you right
every time give YOU good load of good
wood, and furnish it either in cord sticks
or sawed and split ready for the stove.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

THE BRADBURY PIANO, the admnistra-
ton piano-32 years in the White House.
No more substantial or gratifying tribute
could be paid to Americas great piano.
1t is used by Americas greatest citizens,
including the last 7 presidents of this
great nation, and by scores of the most
prominent senators, congressman and
public officials of the past decade. Its
sweet mellow tone swells with delightful
harmony the parlors of over so, 900 Amer
lean homes. It's the piano OF Americans,
for Americans and by Americans. Sold
on monthly payments of $40. Orders
taken for tuning and repairing, at the
Weirick building, Charles Town, W. Va.
Respectfully, D. 7. PORTER.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
DR.. TornIinson7s
DENTAL OFFICE,
CoRNER or CBAbLEs AND LIBERTY srREE"s
CHARLESTowN.

Your own terms for anything in our
line, carriages, buggies, wagons, run
abouts. pianos, organs, sewing machines,
harness, saddles, washing machines,
also fine line of latest style furniture,
parlor suits, bed room suits, couches. &c.
at low prices and on easy terms 10 suit
purchaser, at ] VIM Miller's.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Mr. w o. Towns has opened a pho
tograph gallery in the McClung building.
He makes all kinds of pictures, from a
fine photo at IS cents dozen to life size.
Give him a cali.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Married. at the parsonage of the M. E
Church South in Charles Town, by Rev.
H. H. Kennedy, Mir. WE. Edwards, OF
Leetown, and Miss Edith B. Roland, OF
Mheatland.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Mr.. Jas. B. Lucas. of the Dufnelds
vicinity, favored US last Wednesday with
a fine sparerib and backbone. Many
thanks, old friend, and may your shadow
never grow less and your larder be al
waysfun.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Mr. Thomas w. Beale has been APP
pointed a member of the Board of Educa-
ton of Harpers Ferry District, to I'LL the
unexpired term of Wilbur Benjamin,
removed TO Pittsburg.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11
Public Sales.

Saturday, December Sth.-Personal
Property of the late DR.. Thos. H. Buck.
by Eugene Baker. Admir-.
Thursday. December Real Estate,
by Forrest w. Brown, Trustee.
For sale. valuable Jefferson county
farms; also town property, including
some valuable building lots.
MOORE & MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-12-11

Mr.. S. C. Young the first of January
will moveinto his own residence on South
Samuel street, and Mr.. Horace Osbourn
will take the Kennedy house on East
Washington street.