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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1900-11-09


Lady IIodgson. wife of the governor
of the Gold Coast, is the first Eng
fish woman who ever entered Kumassi
and who went through the terrible
siege there with calmneSs and forti-
tude. Sir Frederic Hodgson found his
wife an immense help to him in keep
ing up the spirits of the men and wom-
en- during the siege and quotes the
words that Sir Owen Lanyon uttered
at the close of the siege of Pretoria as
being peculiarly applicable to Lady
HOdgson, "These are women whose
conduct in time of great difficulty
and danger one cannot honor too
much"
The signal service very accurately
predicted the coming of the great
storm which wrecked the city of Gal
weston. Because the hurricane did not
strike the city the exact moment pre-
dicted and was delayed few hours in
its arrival the people foolishly failed
to heed the warning. One result of
this great diaster will undoubtedly be
to give the people more respect FOR one
of the most efficient agencies of the
government service.
While in every particular a republic
in all that the term implies, the people
Of this country have quite a leaning
toward kings, but the monarchs which
they by common consent enthrone are
not men, but instead the products Of
the soil. We have had King Cotton
and King Corn, and now we are likely
to pass under the rule Of King Coal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
TELEPHONE COMPANIES GO
TO LAW.
Temporary Injunction, Restrain
ing Order and Application For
Receiver.

The Telephone Manufacturing Co. and the
Sumter Telephone Manufacturing Co that IS
to say, the oldcompany and the new company
6ght is 10 prospect
The litigation was started by the old com
pany-Tbe Telephone Manufacturing Co
which ie uow controlled by Peter Blow, d
] Grover, Jr and Robert iShelor, appl!lng
fer an pjupction TO prevent the Sumter lei
ephoue Co., from usiug the name 1t was
chartered under or any other name similar
to that of the old company, or from using
cer,.ln patents which are claimed to be tne
property of the old company. On this ap.
plication Judge Buchanan granted restrain
inp order and iesued temporary ipJuncton,
returuabls on May 9th.
Charles T. Mason aud F. G. Manning who
are large stockholders IN the new company
and also own between t6ecl twenty. hVe OF
the fifty shares of the capital stock OF the ola
company, have iustitnted proceedings agalost
Peter Blow, H. j. Grover, Robert Sbelor and
others nov 10 control of the management OF
the old company and they have been sum-
moned to show cause on the 9Th, iostsnt, Why
q receiver should DOT be appointed 10 take
charge of the affairs of the said Telephone
Manufacturing Co. IL is alleged that the
said Peter Blow and associates are d'sslpa-
tiug the funds of the Telephone Maonfacta'
ring Co. and that the appointment OF re-
ce,vtr is necessary for the protection OF the
interests of the petitioners, Charles l. Masoo
and F. c. Manning.
Both cases will be heard today, and further
developments will then be II order.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
Candidates. Cards.

Solicitor John 8. Wilson announces his
c,ndidacy for reelection, and az be has made
a most thoroughly efficient aud conscientious
official, bis reelection is almost an assured
fact. He is popular personally throughout
the circuit, and in Sumter County be will
have a msjority of the votes caat, 90 matter
who opposes him.
Mr. T Windham is anncunced to-day
az q candidate for Sheriff He is we'll
known nan and will make fearless and con'
scieptious officer if elected.
Mr.. Thomas G Mcleod, Of Lyncbburg,
announced bineelf candidate for the House
Of Rep1eseo tatives in our last issue He is
The fi,s, candidate for Legislative honors il
the field aud his friends believe that he will
be not IA from the 6rst place on the ticket
when the result of the primary is made
known. He is young, energetic. cultured
and in every way fitted to win .honors IL the
Legislature
Deputy Sheriff ]. E Gaillard was brought
out last week aa a candidate for Sheriff. Mr..
Gaillard knows the duties Of the office as
eov man have known them and be has not
Only the experience to manage the affairs Of
The Office but the courage and fearlessneas to
discharge every duty no matter how danger
ous or arduous.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
MAYORS COURT.
picnic Grove

The following cases were heard 10 the
Mayors cour, Thursday:
Dr.. C. W. Birnie. tor riding bicycle after
dark without a lantern. Plead guilty end
naid a fne of So. The defendant explained
that be was called 6uriog the night to visit
sick child in haste. His lantern was out of
repair and consequently could DOT be lighted
The Mayor thought the violation lne1rusable,
however.
Quo Te,cher, for similar cfsoce, paid 9
6ne OF So.
Wm. Pickeps, for public drunkenness and
cursing. Plead guilty and paid 6oe Of S..
Three other cases were continued oy request
OF attorneys until next day.
There we're quite large number o; de-
fendarts before the Mayors Court Friday for
various ofeuses.
MI. H c. Cu,,,oo for riding bicycle
without lighted lantern lset night was re-
ouired to pay fne of three dollars.
Wu. Bryaut and jim Friersou charged
with creating disturbance and carrying &
concealed weapoo. were discharged because
of conflict of evidence which left their guilt
doubtful.
Lot,ie kirkland for raising a row and
cursine on Harvin street Paid So 6ue.
Ben Shannon and his wits, Colody Shan
noo, Dad disagreement which reealted in a
tusse, with loud voiced accompaniment,
which disturbed their neighoors. They each
paid 50.
Roosr, Couuci was given SIS or ten days
for disorderly conduct and cursing 90 Canal
Street.. Rober, took the days.
Reese James was up for stealing box
from s,ore lot He had several hours in
the guard honse, and was disuisssd With @
warniog against appropriation of other peo-
pies property.
W. D. JACOBS was arrested Saturday for
drsnkenness and carryiog concealed wea-
pon, was 6ued So or four days. 4 ) from
Columbia, anc came 10 Sumter in search Of his
rupaway 500 Oscar. who has been located in
the couaty He was not al all ohstreperous !;
erely loaded up on dispersary auid TO while
away en- hour pleasantly. and got 10 such q
condi,icn tba, be could not navigate
Roaer, Pea and Frank Wnn TWO oegro
bows bad set-to on Manning Avenue Pea
appeared 10 De the agercssor aud was re-
onirsd TO pay tne Of t~o dollars or work
for iday5 oa 'h- street. Winn was dis
charged
Beri.nin Sanders, colored, d:unS aud
cursins OF Canal Street. Flse dollars c. ten
aavs He :ock the days.
William Zouell and james F.enklln, two
negro bo;e we're before the Mayor Monday
morning for racing horses through h"in
street, aud their fines were 81 each.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09

The County Board of Equiiisation met
Eondsy.
The stores have been asked to close early
on Thursday afternoon on account OF the
Memorial services.
The candidates were here in foil force
Monday and II is 70 be hoped that they all
made bay while the sun shooe.
Crosswell + Co. have bought lot from
H.. C. G Roviaod between the two freight
depots on which they will build large
wholesale brick warehouse.
A party of young people went to Pocotali-
so las. Wednesday night on ieh fry and
epent very pleasant evening.
The new house for Delgar Reel Squad is
nearing completion, and the lumber for hcn-
sghan Poee Comgany's house is on the
g,onnd
Kr. Rees, manager at the Peoples Ice Fac.
tory bad his foot badly mashed last Thurs
Gay by being caught in the machinery In
come way. One toe was 80 oadly mashed
.ha, ampu,a,ion of it was necessary.
A mad dog was killed on upper Main
Street, near Mr. J. B. Roacb's resideoce on
Saturday sf,ernoon. The dog was chased
from the Presby terian Church By several per-
sons 10 bugg;es and wagons and after nun.
Der of shots was finally killed.
The chsiu gang has beeo at work Oh the
road from Providence to the Kershxw line via
Eemberts mill fos some time and has improv-
ed ,ss condition wonderfully. A new road
hss been opened aud causewsy built at Rem.
oe:ts mill pond.
Toe Fourth Regiment Band will give week
y eoacer,s cn The monumental square. A
e,and is needed for the band and it should
be built at ooce.
Street Com missione, Tribble has been
working OF Factory Branch for several days,
hut there is s,ill good ceal of work to be
done before that portion OF the town will be
thoroughly draired.
Water was to.ned into the recently laid
water main TO the cotton mill few days ago,
bu: the maio sprung quite number CT leaks,
Which will have 10 be stopped before the
nydrants on this main can be used regularly
This season has been, 80 far, nuusuelly IA
vocaole for bee-seepire, and should there oe
10 heavy or con..c.ous rains durlog the next
zen Gays or t1o weeks, thoee who ike honey
may expect to get i. plea,itu.ly and of good
qualify.
The Fourth Regiment Bacd gave very
.. .;oyable concert on the Monumental Square
asst Friday afternoon Several hundred peo.
ole we're present end the attendance was the
best evidence OF the popularity OF the con-
ter,s that tae oeod could have.
Wm J. tRlD Andrews lsf. last Thursday
n:yo, for Columbus, OHIO as delegate TO the
General Conference Of the A. n. E. Ccurch
He was appointed By the Bishop 10 respond
20 the address Of welcome, and will therefore
re one of the orators in toe opening services
oe The Contererce Re expects to extend bis
.,io sud to be away abou. month.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
Census Enumerator8.

The following are the persons recommend
ed for appointment as census enumefa'ors II
Sumter County by Supervisor, S A Pearce
Tbeo N Keels, Sumter
Elijah Bradley (c), Sumter.
VR Pringle, Sumter.
Geo c Johnson (cl, Sumter.
WRA Palmer (c), Sumter.
SY Delgar, Sumter.
WYL Marshall, Sumter.
VT Andrews (c), Sumter.
Rhedie B Bruner (c), Sumter.
Geo NJ Dorn, Bo:sard.
Geo McCu,cbeo, Wisacky.
JF Ingram, Privsteer
Nv Cuttino, Tindal.
Junins A Rsffield (c), Sibiey.
PIP Gaillard. Scarboro.
JE DuPre, Pisgah
nc Bsthea, Hagood.
81 Muldrow, (c) Lyochburg.
HI Player, Shiloh.
Wiley J McKaiD, Rural
Geo F Parro,,, Bisbopville.
Albert J Edwards, (c) Bishopvlle.
FIX Butler: (c) Rural
Junirs A Rhame, Magnolia.
s. Mcdonald (c) Magnolia.
Elias W Ntetes, Wodge6eld.
" n Anderson. Wedgeheld
" W Ramsey. Jr, (c) Wedge6eld.
Robin Il Riohardsos, (c) Wedg,fcld.
H d G Mnldrow, Sta'eburg.
jacob G Prince, (c) Ma?esVi!le.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
The Matter of Census Enumerators

The Columbia Record of May l, in refer.
ence 10 the statement that oolored men were
10 be appointed census enumesators In 20
lumbia and Richland, says:
"On his recent visit to Baltimore aud
Washington, Mr.. Francis d. Weston, IN hls
capacity as legislator and individual citizen
called upon Congressman Wilson end related
all the circumstances and requested Mr. VII.
son TO have the recommendations "beld up
for The present until reasons for not appoint
ing them could be more fully Riveo. Ar.
Weston has received letter from Mr, Wilson
in which be ssys the appointments will not
be made at once and that Supervisor Pearce
has been summoned to be 10 Washington to.
morrow, to show why such appointments ts
complained Of should not be made. Con-
pressman Wilson said TO the director OF the
census that such appointments would
forfeit the respect of the city and county and
that i. would be an indigpi.y which should
not be besped on the people Of Colombia.
He also explained that it was entirely neces'
sary that ooly those in whom the people
had cos6dence should be appointed as emu
merators.
s.The appointments complained of have beeu
recommended by Col. Pearce as stated ges;er-
day but lave not received the official eodoree-
ment OF the Washington officials.
sMr. Weston deserves the thaoks OF the
people for what be did in the matter, end MI
Wilson'S action 10 backing him up Aill De
duly appreciated.
We bave seea no statement as to who are
to be the enumerators for Sumter, but this
county is iu Col Pearces territory, aud II
! for % hRvf
Influence in the matter to try to secure the
appointment of competent and reliable men
who will ccmmaEd the confidence OF the
people.
In tbe taking of the last census, the City
of Sumter was badly treated by the author
tiles in Washington Mr.. F. F. Teicber firs'
did the work in a careful aod thorough man.
ner, and cent in his report, giving the city
population of something over $500, which
vas safterwards-within few months-veri'
fed by an enumeration taken by City CLERK
and Treasurer Hurst, and which only varied
from kr. Teicher's enumeration by 80 ramet
more.
Owing TO the large increase in our popu'
lation from the former census report, or other
reasous not known, the authorizes decided
TO have the enumeration made over, and cent
several special epumerators, who rushed over
the work in few days ard cent in the hgures
as publ ished in the report OF 1890, as 1856
Ii is a we'll kpown fact that these enumera'
tors skipped very many c,tize5s, and thai
this work was badly done.
Unless the census is correctly takeo, II l;
worse than if Dot taken at all, and We are
interested in having reliable men to do toe
work.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
PERSONAL.

Ar. Thomas Wilsoo was 10 the city Mon
day.
Dr.. John q. Furman was in tho city Fri.
day.
Nr. Sam =. Reid has returned from Bot
Syringe. Ark.
Miss oc,avis Hill is spending some time in
Greenvllle.
Rev. O. A. Darby, of Lynchburg. was in
che city Friday.
Mr.. W. S. Dinkins Of Bossards was 10 the
city Thursday.
Hr. Henry D. Crosswell vas in the city for
few days last week.
Mr. Joshua Myers, Of Providence, was in
sbe city yesterday.
Miss Laila Kee, of Wilson's is the guest OF
Mrs. T. s. Jenkins.
Ar. W. P. Bsskin, of Wedge6eld, was in
.ne city Saturday.
Mr.. Thos. A. Pack, of Greenvilie, is visit
Gag friends 10 the county.
Miss Pauline W. Fraser, of Columbia,
eoeot Thursday in the city.
Mr. John Bowman, of Augusta, Ga, is
visiting his brother, Mr. W. A. Bowman.
Nr. A. Z. Sanders and little daughter,
Nela, of Hagood, are visiting in the city.
DR.. J. Tbos. Pate is ont again after brief
though severe illness.-Florence Times,
Nay 2.
Col. R. n. Wallace was iu the city yes.
--.eay. He returned to Charleston last
night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Beckham who have
been visiting in the city for several weeks left
yesterday morning.
Nr. C. E. S,ubos was called to Bennetts-
vile Sunday by the sudden illness OF his
brother, MI. L. D Stnbbs-
Mr.. ". C. Hough went to Camden las,
Friday morning to attend the f1oeral Of hie
mother. He was accompanied by Mr. Eddie
Sough
DR.. Clifton lectured at Allendale las,
Wednesday night oy request OF Rev. ar.
Cauthen of the Methodist Church at that
place.
Ar. Samuel l. Reames, formerly of this
county, is now Master Mechanic OF the Ds-
.;en Western Railway, with headquarters
a. Crescent, Ga.
Mr. b. D. Boyd, manager of the Diamond
Racket Store, went to Concord, Tenn last
week, where be vas summoned on account
Of the illness of his father.
Mr.. N. G. Usteen. Jr., reached home on
Saturday evening from Baltimore, where be
graduated from the University of MARYLAND on
the I'd instant, as Doctor Of Dental Sur
ge,y.
Col. ]. D. Blandiug left last Wednesday
afternoon TO visit his children In Eve differ
ens States, from Maryland to Texas. His
Ssst s,oppiag point Was Aiken, S. G TO see
NE daughter, MIS-. L. W. Dick.
Mr Sam Patterson an ''old timer" who
vas one of the boys here before and just after
he war, ia ia the city renewing acquaintance
after IN absence Of near thirty yesie. Sam
held = job in the tin shop Of A Haaser
.or pumber of years while here. He was
also good soldier in the old Second S. G.
Y. Regiment, and has met number of bis
comrades on the street who are glad to
see him again. His home is now in Memphis
Tennessee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09

The iist of census enumerators recommend
ed by Census Supervisor Pearce, of Colum
bia, for Sumter county, has been sent to the
coaoty chairman by Congressman Stokes.
There are 80 eoumerators for Sumter county,
and of the number 10 are negroes. The two
recommended by Supervisor Pearce for this
CITY are s Y. Delgar and W. T. Andrews
The appointments have been beld up at the
reoues, of Congressman Stokes, and if any
one has objections to offer COW is the tima to
make them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
DEATH.

Mrs. u ]. A. Poole, wife Of Mr.. &. A.
Poole, of the Logan "eip hborhood, after
many years of untold enffe7inq, died on Mon
day morning, Apri' 3oth, Of heart failure.
She was in her 6sth Year. The funeral was
held at IL O'Clock a, Brick Church cemetery
on Tuesday. Nav lst
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
idr =. w. Lees House Burned

The res?Ge,ce cf Mr T. " Lee. situated
ab9.t SIX oyies from this city. was burr ed
10 the erou, on Thursday anoct o clcck.
The origin of the fire - ior known positively.
but tls supposed to have started in Toon
where servant was ironing. The house
Was Insured for about oEe bali its value.
portion of tie furniture was saved.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
A Big Difference
Between the strong warranty you get on
champion Binders & Mowers.
And the contract you sign when you buy
anv other kind

warranty of no value except it is in exact form
issued by the company and if changed any way the
pany not bound by it. nor is any protection you.
The Champion warranty evidence Of the superiority
of the machines and is made strong and positive for your
protection.
The warranes given with other machines carefully
drawn for the protection of the manufacturer and if sign
one the chances that you will have to settle for the
good good thing for the machine but poor thing for T you
All warranes state that machines durable we'll made
and Of good materials and give you days trial to deter
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

IF Wilsoo, Master-Sale.
Harby-For Sale or Reos
First National Bank-Statement.
County Board--Public Notice.
J. Ryttenb berg h Sons-Champion Binders
and Mowers
Candida.es-E r. wiudham for Sheriff;
yohn S. Wilson for Solicitor.
Wants-E W. Dabbs, Mich Cows for sale;
Paul J. Kennedy, Carriage aud Harness for
sale: J. f. Cousar, Gin, Press, Engine and
Boiler, &c, for sale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
WEDNESDAY. NAY 8. 1900.

Ensered at the Post Office at Sumter S
c., as Second Class Natter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09
What can you tell about the durability Of a
machine hV using it one daV?

But how about its work in the field This you tell at
something about but there isn't word about
warranty only directions about what you to do when
the machine doesn't work we'll Isn't this singular?
How about wasting grain between the binder deck and the
elevator? About lack of power when COMPRISING the bun
die How about the loss of power the push bar Mower
when cutting tough grass Just at the time you need the most
power you have the least
In their advertising all makers claim to have device for
keeping the knife and pman lne but only the Champion
has it, and others dare not put it in the warranty.
You should having these very important features
included the warranty. you do may have oppor
tuniy selling you Champion, for other machines not
capable of fulfilling any such broad warranty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09

H.G Osteen Co have on baod lree
stock of base ball goods-includiug caps and
belt.-whicb will be sold as pleasing prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-09

TOR SALE-Second hand carriage and
double eet of harness, both 10 gooo
condition. Apply to Paul J. Kennedy
May Git
New-York tribune., 1900-12-03
foreclosure Sales.

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT. COUNTY
OF NEW YoRK--samuel r Kilner as scIs survtv
AMI others defendants.
In pursuance Of judgment foreclosure and sale.
duly made and entered IN the above entitled action bear
Gate the 18th day % June. 1900. undersigned
auction at the Exchange salesroos located At No
IL Broadway in the BoFough OF Manhattan City OF New
York the 9th day % November. 1900 u o'elock
that dav by Pet-r F. Meyer aucrioneer the
In described follows;
Al that certain lot piece parcel OF land with the
buildings ana improvements thereon erected. situate
OF New York. bounded described as follows; Begin
ming point the southerly Of Seyenty-eshth
distant hundred and and three inches
westerly from the formed by the intersection OF
sonthery side of Seventyeghth with the west
eTly side Of Columbus formerly Nnth1 running
westerly along Sevenyeighth twentythres
feet nine inches thence southery and parallel with Coz
hundred feet and inch thence eastery and nearly
parallel with Seventy-eghth twentystx feet 20 a
point four westerly from the
westerly side OF Columbus avenue line drawn az
therefro thence neFtl erly and nearly par
anel with Columbus hundred feet SIX inches
the point place Of begnninE. said premises oeg
! knc~n 3 No. l06 West seventy-eighth street.
Dated New York. October 18th. 1900 - .
CARDoZO & NATHAN. Referee
Attorneys Plaintiff
No 100 Broadway Borough OF Manhattan. City Of New
The following a diagram OF the property to be sold
ss described above. number being 100 West
seventy-eghth street. Manhattan y y York City;
New-York tribune., 1900-12-03
foreclosure Sales.


SUPREME COURT. County Of New York
Ihe Frsnklin SAVINGS Bank IL the CITY q New York
against John Decker Defendants
IA-t1ur NJ. b of forecTos-
an6 culy n above entitled
ar-l1n and bearing 2lst November 1900
ne ulcersg The Referee said Judgment named
I'LL sell Al public Ruc-i-n the New York Estate
hlesroon. Nc. III Broadway in the Borough Of Man
halrar COUNT York. 18th o.
Ieceuher 1860 u 1'cl0ok thst cav BY
r Co.. the premises directed by
Eaio judgment 20 be sold therein
lows AZ that certain q with
ellollss thezeon being
the CITY ot New York County ssate OF New York
and BOUNDED an- described follows BeainnirR Al
T1tEr TIE nl-taery SIDE and rhtrrv-
rctt street distant hundred fty fe=t westerly
f re lof westerly corner cf Alexander avenue ana one
hEn-Es aEs alrty-fth street and running thence north
ery part c- tne way through q party and nsraIa
win Alexander hundred the centre Iis
me block between one hundred rhlr-y-ff-h z-5
one hundred and rlirsg-r streets thence sr
said cerr7e Line ans parable WIKI one huudred and tbf-r
rWeE-yrFe
Ellel WIZ Alexander parr through
another party wall hundred hundred aUd
rLlr-.fit-n street hun
crec and thr-yhfLh street point or
place az beginning
Dated New YORK Noyer1ber 226 1900
DAVID MCLURE. Referee
WILSON NJ POWELL Attorney tor Plaintiff % war
ST.. Borough ot Manhattan New York CITY
The following diagram Cf the properly 10 Be sold
rs street number is No. 559 East I25th Street