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COURT.

The following cases were disposed OF IN ad.
ditioo to those mentioned IN our last Issue
The State vs John Hammond-Lsrceny Of
live s;ock-Plead guilty. Sentenced to
year on the chaipgang.
The State vs Adam Sharper alias James
Gommery-Ob.ainiogm money under false pre-
,euses-Guilty Sentenced to 2 years on
changing.
The State vs. Peter Chapman-Highwsy
robbery-Continued and oench warrant
issued for prosecuting wituess
The State vs. Edd O'Causy-R,pe-Ar-
raigned. aod case continued By defendant.
The State vs D. L. Reaves-Assaut and
battery with intent 10 kill-Not guilty.
The State vs D. L. Resves-Assault aud
battery with inten: to kill Continued.
The jary was discharged on Wednesday
after the conclusion Of the case against D. l.
Reaves, and Docke,s 2 and of the Common
Pleas were taken up, but no case OF import
ance was tried The business transacted was
arguments on motions, and appeals, &c, from
magistrates courts
The case of Henry hcKsgen against the
County Board, which had resulted in favor
OF AcKagen on the trial in Magistrate Wells
court, was taken up on the order of Magis'
trate Wells grantiug rev trial. Tbs order
was reversed, which gives the decision as
rendered 10 favor Of McKagen.
The Court of General Sessions was finally
adjourned Thursday.
Before adjournment, on motion of ". F.
B. Payrswor,h, Esq preamble and resolu'
tons adopted at a meeting of the Sumter bal
10 respect TO the late R. S. Bradwell, wert
ordered to be entered upoo the journal as 9
part of the court proceedings
At the court just adjourned was the 6rs1
appearance of Judge Gage ia this Court House
he haudled the business cf the court with
ease and dignity, aud Impressed all With the
ability and fitness for the position.
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The Candidates.

The campaign meetings are dawing pear
and the caodidates who have been 10 the field
sometime are begiu ping to announce them
selves formally. Today several make their
bows to the voters of Sumter cougty, and we
bespesk for them kind reception and pa
tient bearing.
For the House of Representatives the can
didases announced today are:
Messrs. J. Harvey Wilson, R o Purdy
aod T. B Fraser, Jr. None of them require
an introduction at our hands.
M,. Shepard Nash asks for reelection to
the cfice OF Clerk of Court, The duties Of
wbicb,be has discharged 80 efticientlylihroogh'
out his ncumbercy.
County Treasurer q. L Scarborough is an
nouuced for election, and the beet testimo-
NAL that be could have is the fact that be
has no opposition and will be reelected oo
account of bis 6ne record.
R. J. Bland, Esq. is candidate fos the
Office OF Magistrate in this city and an
nounces himself today.
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Manning Presbyter1ans Call
Pastor.

The Rev. F. ". Gregg, Of Lowrysville, s
c., 6t!ed the puipit al the Presbyterian
Church Suoaay- MT Gregg is Spokea of II
hirhiy complimentary terms, showing ,hs;
,.e has u1ede a ioe impression upon the mem
sers Of mat congregation He was
unanimously eec:et pastor Of 'b,rr chorca
and II 10 more than ';helv ,Ast he .cce2t.
i.r G-s.g Is a yoaog nm of All lfT :tsine 8
c-adca;e OF u 3 clta.3ei OF tie class of 1894,
ana bav.og received his Theological education
si;.ce fuliy fits ain for the duues pertslnirg
to as high calling g-aaualrg Timea, Jane
l4th.
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PERSONAL.

Nr Ed " Green was in the city last week
sor few days.
Miss Bessie Mclean left on Friday for her
rome in Gheraw.
Dr.. and Mrs. C. C. Brown have returned
from Pawley's Island.
Mr.. J. Browne, of Manning, was in the
city Friday oo business.
Mss Mamie Edmupds has gone to Wal.
oa.ls to spend come time
Mr.. aud Mrs. D. s. Moore have gone to
Florence to visit relatives.
Miss El!so Willeford is visiting her sister,
Mrs. J. A. McCaskiil, at Kershaw.
Hrs Ligon, of Brauchvil,e, is visiting her
son, Mr.. J. R Ligon, in this city.
Mr.. William White has gone to Ehagham,
Florencs cousty. for few days stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. B. Durant have gone to
Cleveland Springs for several weeks stay.
Mrs. Mark Reynolds and children have
gone to S,a,eourg to speDd the summer.
Mrs. Mr.. Sanders has gone to Spartan
barg on visit TO her daughter, Mrs. 10y
Miss Fsrrie Keadrick, of Charlotte. N. c.,
;s visiting the family Of Sir. ]. Diges Wilder
Miss Ks,ie Reid lef, on Sunday evening for
New York where she will spend 'hs summer.
Mr.. Robert N. Haynsworth apd family are
an.ndipp a few days at the Salem arteslan
wells.
Mr B. Randle left Monday morning for
Ea,ris Lithia Springs where be will spend
several days.
Mrs VI. b Burk, of Charleston, who has
been visiting ber mother, Mrs. Wilietord, aas
returned home
Misses Mamie and Nina Dove, after pleas
Ant stay in the city, left Saturday morning
70. their home in Dovesville.
NC g. Schwartz and family left on Sun
s.y night for New York. They expect to De
q sent until the fret of August.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. H.::Edmunde have gone
~ Walhalla. where Mr. Edmunds will have
charge of the summer school.
Mrs. c.. Weston AcGrew hss gone on
y;si, TO her parents in Orangeburg coouty.
Sh. was accompanied by her sister. Miss
Maggie Leu Jackson, who has been visiting
hep
Miss Mamie Brinkiey, who has been IN the
telephone exchange for several years, has
given mp her position to accept better one
with the Sumter Telephone Mfg. Co.
~ars. ". E. Minis and little son, Waiter,
let, Friday morning for Asbeville: N. G, to
spend several weeks.
Mrs. W. G. Stubbs has gone to Ligonier,
ps, to spend the summer.
Mr.. E W Noise, j., has returned from
Randolph-Macon Academy at Bedford City,
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a Card Of Thanks.

wish 10 Sd, TIA. an cnder lasting obh-
catloas :or whs, Chamaeriarn. = Cough Rss.a-
ed .as eoae Tor cu- fsini!y We hare used
i, IL 50 tlz.ay csseS G: coughs, lung 'roas'es
auc whooping ccngh, and II hssniwz .,:veo
the nest perfect ss;;sfsc;ioa, we fee! efentg
Indebted to The raaonfscta-ers Of this remedy
and wish them to i.'ease aceep; our hearty
thanks Respectfully, Ms S. Do,y, Dse
Moines, Iowa. For sale by Dr.. A. J. China.
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The First Cotton Bloom

DrJ. S Wood;ey, of Providence brought
toe frst cottoo blooms of The season to this
Office last Saturday. He brought two blooms,
one white bloom that opened that morRing
and pink bloom q day or two old. Last
year Dr. Woodley had cotton in bloom 90
Juee llth on, this year his crop is several
dsys later.
Mr. Frank B. Stafford, of Providence,
brought TO this office on Monday morning a
cotton bloom Which be found 10 his field on
Saturday He so 8 bis crop is good. but q
few days later thsn it was last season
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-20

The voters of Sumter county are asked to
support for sheriff William q. Eppersou. a
true and tried Democrat, man who was
gallant Confederate soldier sHd served four
years in the ranks Heis competent and will
faithfully discharge the duties Of the Office
if elected. COMRADES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-20

The friends of Deputy Sheriff JAMES &.
GAILLARD take pleasure 10 nominating
him for Sheriff of Sumter County, sutject 10
the action Of The Democratic primary His
loox aud efficient service as Deputy Sheriff, :,
his faithful discharge of every duty devolv
ing upon him and his thorough familiarity
with every detail necessary to the proper
administration Of the sherif's efice qualify
him for the 1os,tioo.
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CLUB NOTES.

The dance to be given ct the Sumter Club
will be Wednesday evening, Juoe goth, not
Thursday as previously announced. 1t will
commence after the Commencement Of st
Joeepb's Academy.
The Club is arranging to give an Informal
reception on the evening of June 26tb Tni;
is DOT to be exclusively for the cuo members,
but their friends also will be asked
The membership of the cluh is growing,
ten members haviog been elected in the last
two weeks, and other Candidates being up.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Glenn Springs Rotel
O'Doouell Co-Too Msny Goods.
J. Rys,enberg l. Sons-Aoout July Ia:
Crosswell 4 Co-Prices on Groceries, etc.
J. Edw. Rembert, Co. Sapt Ed.-Sumper
Schools for Teachers
John n. Koighs, Co. CbairmaD-Shlloh
Club Reorganlz
Candidates Cards-For the Legislature
z. O. Pnrdy, T B Fraser, Jr J. Harvey
Wilson For Treasurer-H. L Scarborough
FOR Clerk of Court-Shepsrd Nash For
Magis,rase-R. J. Bland.
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Gen,lemeo: wao. to te elected TO the
ofice of Clerk Of the Court for Sumter Coun
" No one has asked ne to be candidate
(I guess they just didn't think OF it). l
trust, however, you will not forget me at the
Democratic primary election, which will SET
tie the question, who shall be clerk as far ss
/ am concerned Hoping to be yours at the
primary, | am
Very respectfully,
J. W. DENNIS.
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Tor Correct History.

Ap address will be delivered at the Graded
School building on the evening of June 27tb
before the Soos of Confederate Veterans and
the Daughters of the Copfede-acg, and Others
Interested, by Mr. Wade H. Manoiog, of Co.
lumhia. Admission free. TIE address will
be in the interest of correct history.
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a Graduating Reception

On Friday evening. Juoe 18th, a sociaele
vas given by Miss Augusta Folsom, at her
bone, to the members OF the graduating class
of the Sumter Graded School of 1900, and a
few other friends. After playing many games
refreshments were served. and qa,te pleas
ant aud enjoyable evening vas spent
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DEATH

The six months old son of Mr and Mrs j..
R. Lyon died last Thursday morning The
fune7sl took place at Il o clock Friday morr'
ing at the residence of Mr. B R. Nash.
Jennie, the little daughter of Mr. aud Mrs.
Davidson, N. Dick, died last Sunday night
after an Illness of few days only, aged nine
months The funeral services were held AT
5. 80 O'Clock Monday afternoon at Mr. Dick s
residence on Washington Street.
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carolln1ans Pass Examinations

Wes, Point. N Y, June ls Among the
Candidates Tho have successfully passed their
examination aud been admitted to the military
academy ps cadets are Tilimsu NJ. Buucn,
South Caroina Joseph Earle, South
Carolina; Rooers e. Richa:dsoo, South
Carolina
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FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

hereby announce myself candidate for
re election to the Office OF County Supervisor
of Sumter County, subject TO the action OF
the Democratic Primary, and pledge myself
to support the nominees Of the Democratic
psrty MARION uORN
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-20
MARRIAGE.

oa June Ii, 1900, at the hone of the
bride, Sommerton, S G, by Rev.
Bailey, Jr., Mr. David { Plowden and Hiss
Blanche Billups.
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RELIGIOUS.

Special services will be held in the Msgno-
lia Street Church at $50 o'clock this even.
iog. Rev. VIM. Aiken Kelly, the pastor,
will preach, his subject being: "The History
of q Fool -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-20

The friends of HARRY W. SCARBUR-
OUCH would respectfully present bis name
to the Democrs tic voters Of Sumter couaty at
the approaching primary as being suitable
man for Sheriff of Sumter county, feeling
assured that be will De acceptable to the CO.
tire people
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-20

ya A. D. Moses, who has 90 efficiecIly
filed he poslron of Coroner duFng the past
four yrsis Is htrebv ncn!Ea1ed tor re &c
tion, subject to the Dercoct@t,c lriu arv. He
vi:l receive tie hearty support o.
Many VOTERS.
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CLERK OF COURT.

l hereby announce myself So candidate
for re election to the cfice of Clerk OF Court,
iect TO the action of the Democratic
primary. SHEPARD NASH.
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FOR SHERIFF.

Believing E. +. WlNDHAM tc be aui,a'
BILE mas for Sheriff of Sumter county, We
hereby announce bim candidate for TIE
Office, subject to the action of the Democratic
primary election. May 81
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FOR CORONER.

Mr.. E1itor: YOU viii! please announce
SAMUEL F FLOWERS candidate for
Corouer for Sumter County and obhge
3IS FRIENDS.
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FOR AUDITOR.
FOR SOLICITOR.

am candidate for reelection to the
Office of Solicitor, and again solicit 'he sup-
port of the voters of the Third Circuit, sub.
iect to the action of the Democratic prm.r,es.
JOHN S. WILSON.
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To my friends who so nobly supported ue
before and the public generally :: w1sh TO
announce myself candidate for the Office Of
County Supervisor, promising TO stand oy
tie action of the Democratic primary.
Respectfully,
Mch lO* W. n Scale
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-06-20

Mr. FREAN MELLETT is nominated for
Cou u,y Supervisor, sutject to the result of
the Democratic primary He is competent
msn for the position, a Democrat ~bo de-
serves the support of the party, aud If BE 10
elected will render faithful md valuable
services DEMOCKAI.
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FOR co. SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION.

The frieuds of Prof w. P. BASK1N,
having knowledge of bis thorough compe.
tency to Eli the position. hereby aonouoee
him az candidate for County Saperlotend-
eut of Education, tjecs TO the action OF the
Democratic primary.
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FOR CONGRESS.

Eos.J Wx. STOKES is hereby announced
as candidate tor reelection to Congress in
tbe Seventh district, subject 10 the Demo
cratic prlmery.
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Believing that the ncquaiut4nce of toe
present ncum beot, J. EDWIN RE"8ERT
with the duties cf the flee, the various
teachers, trustees and ueeos o. The several
communities of tie ccunty qna'!fy him tor
the effice Of County Superintendent of Edu.
cation, and that be ,s heartily interested lo
the duties thereof, We nominate him for re-
election. subject TO the action Of the Demo-
cratic Primary. MANY VOTERS.
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l hereby announce myself a candidate for
the House of Representatives, eutjs t TO the
action Of the Democratic primary.
THOS G.. MCLEOD
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FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

n. l.. SCARBOROUGH is announced for
reelection as County Trea:urer subject to the
Democrauc primary.
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THOMAS B FRASER. JR., is hereby an
noupced az a candidate for e House ct
Representative sutjeet TO the acuon OF The
Democratic primarlea.
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CANDIDATES.
FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES.

Thanking the Democratic voters of Sumter
County for the liberal support given ne 10
the past, and pledgng myself to abide the
action Of the primary, respectfully an
nouuce myee.f cacoicn'e for re.e!ec'!1n 10
tie House Of Represents ,v-s
J HARVEY WILSON
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am csnj.dae 10 the Coming primary,
for the House OF Repfesan' atives
~ ~ o. FURDY.
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Peru ission was granted the Hose Compa-
pies to ruo practice races on Main Street.
Attention wac called to wooden building
within the ERE limits undergoing repairs con-
trary to an crdisance. Referred to Fire De-
partment Committee
The Clerks report for May, aud several
bills were referred to the Finance Committee
Toere were 70 matters of importance and
the meeting adj j1uroed.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-06-02
POLITICS AND POLITICIANS

Vance county has a candidate for Cen
gress in the person of her able son, Capt
w B. Shaw. The following resolutions
were unanimously adopted by the vance
County Democratic convention;
Whereas, Vance county has heretofore
had but little, if any, recognition IN the
distribution of offices; and,
Whereas. We believe we have men
suitable to fill certain positions with
credit to themselves and honor to the
Democratic party: and
Whereas. Among this list IS Cap. W.
B. Shaw who for years has borne his
part in the forefront of every battle fer
Democracy and has shown himself well
worthy of any honors conferred on h'm:
and
Whereas He has established r9puta ?
ton as campaigner second to none, rs
a debater and vote winner, on the strmp;
and
Whereas, We desire to have him rep
resent this district in the Congress of the
United States; therefore be it
Resolved, BY the Democratic party in
convention assembled. that we call uron
all Democrats of this district to aid US
in giving this testimonial 10 n v0l thy
Democrat who has proven his ability ana
devotion in every conflict and every can
vass fer years.
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vooates of this great octopus and under
take to persuade the Senate that the
Government should not manufacture ar
NOR plate, but that it should stand up
and allow itself to be rifed."
Mr.. Teller said that when the chief
representative Of the Republican party.
as he regarded Mr.. Hanna, came here as
the champion of the combinations, he felt
that he was justified in saying that the
Republicans expect to repeat this year
the tactics of 1896, which consisted OF
levying assessments upon every manu-
featuring institution in the country.
This assertion brought Mr.. Hanna to his
feet 4 deny the statement" he said.
lit is not true"
Il expected the denial responded Mr..
Teller. Technically the charge may not
be true, but substantially it is. 1t is no.
torious that the national banks were all
assessed. Even the banks of Colorado
were notified that they were expected to
make contributions for the election of
the Republican ticket
Mr.. Pettigrew asserted that the two
armor plate manufactures of the coun-
try had been built upon the profits received
from the Government that they were in
collision and that they had sold armor
plate to the Russion Government for $3.50
per ton.
He charged the Republican managers
with defense of the combination for politi-
cal purposes.
At is p. m. the Senate adjourned.
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IMPORTANT TO THE PUBLIC.

The Soaboard Air Line Railway, Flor
ida and West India Short Line" begs TO
announce that in addition to the through
vestibuled trains which it now operates
between Atlanta and Washington. begin
ming Sunday June 3rd. it will operate
through sleeping cars between Atlanta,
Richmond Washington, Baltimore, Phil
adelphia and New York.
Fer full particulars in regard to this
magnificent service please refer TO Ticket
Agents of connecting lines. to any Sea-
board Air Line Railway representative,
or to l. S. Allen, General Passenger
Agent Portsmouth, Va.
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,GRADED SCHOOL COM MENCEMENr.
Rev. Plato Durham to Preach the Baccalaure-
ate Sermon a. Trinity.

Especial to the News K Observer
Durham. \. G.. June 1.-The eigh-
teenth annual commencement of the
DR.. j. w. Stagg. of Charlotte. preach
ed the baccalaureate sermon last
night at the Presbyterian Church
Today the graduating exercises
took place in the Morehead school.
on Dandy street.
The building was beautifully dec
GRATED for the occasion by the gradu-
ating class.
The exercises began at $3.50 o'clock,
W. j, Christian. Jr., delivering the
annual alumni address.
At 1890 o'clock the regular g.adu-
ating exercises began, Hon. Thomas
". Mason. of Northampton county,
delivering the address.
Yesterday the members of the sixth
grade presented statute of Diana to
to the Fuller graded school.
The anticipating ordinance went
into effect To-Day.
The annual baccalaureate sermon
Of Trinity College will be delivered
Sunday night in the Craven Memo ial
Hall by Rev. Plato Durham. DR.. Tay-
Tor. OF Wake Forest, being engaged
elsewhere during the time.
On Saturday of next week there
will be big barbecue and speaking
at CoN's Store. about eight or nine
miles from this city. Among the
speakers TO be present will be Gen.
Julian S. Carr. Hon. S. NJ. Gattis.
Hon. Il. Il. Glenn and Congressman
w. W. Kitchin. Some good speeches
will he made in favor of Democracy
and the Constitutional Amendment.
a large crowd is expected to be pres
cnt.
Miss Pattie d3cves. who went to
Chase City. Va. sometime ago for
her health, has returned ard She was
greatly benefited by her trip.
Tonight thc annual concert at the
Conservatory of Music tokeS place.
and those who appreciate nice music
will be given treat.
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PR|TCHARD GETS EN-
Constitutional Amendment
May Be investigated
Senate Committee on Privileges and Elections
to Recommend Il Want t, Prove It
Unconstitutional.
(By the Associated Press.)

Washington, June 1.-The Senate Com
had under consideration Senator Prtch-
ards resolution declaring exclusion from
the privileges of the franchise because
of race 10 be unconstitutional. The
committee decided to recommend the
adoption OF a substitute directing the
committee to investigate whether such
exclusion is antagonistic TO the Constitu-
ton. The committee passed the substi-
tute by party vote, and if it is agreed
to by the Senate an investigation
viii be undertaken by the committee. The
resolution is predicated upon conditions
in North Carolina. but considerable in
terest is manifested in it by the Sena-
tors from all the Southern States.