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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Easter Services at the Church Of
the Soly Comforter.

The Episcopal Church was beautifully
dressed oo Easter Floral symbols OF the
resurrection gathered from nature muteiy
snggested $50 also is the resurrection.
Crosses of white h!oo1s With wreaths woven
of many flowers eacirc:ing them we're aii
around and above the scored chancel The
breath of aowers breatbed 10 and Ger these
garlanded c7osses swee, incense. Zoe font,
the communion table. the pulpit and the
reading desk were all dressed in living green.
and held within their holy embrace tributes
to the risen Jesus gathered b.? loving oaoos
from field aod garden. Indeed, this oeautl-
.al harvest Of spring arranged fer her Lord
as only woman could prepare. see:nsd 10
write above th- altar as with the toger OF
God, "Chris, tie Lord s risen Today EV-
erything suggested ri:eo Lord
The 7ery breath Of tba; tyDical spring day
as it stole in through the oren windows
seemed to whisper 10 emphasis, K is Eas'er
Amid these i1spi-,cg surroundings, Rev d.
H. Covingtop who came especially from the
Theological Seminary III Alexead7ia, Va 10
oficia,e (the rector being absent ct another
caerge) m,nis,ered to this ccngree alton.
Mr. CovingtoD, as is usral with hin5, spoke
witbon, maooscr,pt. His voice is singnlarlr
clear and bis 6oency rema,kaose His ora
,orv is cnstuded ard natural His manner
epe:cetic eud persuasive, and very winning,
always conveying subtle hint OF the speak
er's magnetism He ls al interesting speaker
and bis remarks al save indicate the scholar
and thinker His sermon en- this occasion
was 90 exception
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
The SUMTER DRY GOODS COMPANY.
PARTY REORGANIZATION.

TN ACCORDANCE with the requirements
4 OF the constitution OF the Democratic par
ty Of South Caroline, there will be County
Correction held 10 Samter at the Court
Horse at ii o'clock q. n ou Monday, May
7ti, for the purpose Of elec,ing County
Chsirnan, e memper Of the State Democratic
Executive Committee, and to elect u deie-
gates 10 a State Conven;ion which will be
held in Coluuoia for the purpose Of electing
delegates TO the National Convention, and to
attend 20 any ether basioess that may cone
before it.
The Dem ocratic clubs throughout the coun-
Is will assemble at their respective places of
meeting on Saturday, Apri: 2sio, 10 reocgan-
ize, elect officers, member Of the Coeaty
Executive Conn mittee, aud 10 eject delegates to
the County Convention 10 ee held 10 Sumter
90 Nay 7th The delegates will be elected
on basis of ooe delegate for every twenty.
Eve (2s) names on the club roll, aud one del
ega,e for the majority fractional part of said
roll
The various presidents will assemble their
clues in accordance with The oot:ce herein
given.
BY order of r. .. PURDf,
Courty Chairman.
J. u. KNIGHT,
Secretary. April IA
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Robbed the Crave.

A startling incident of which Mr. John
Oliver OF Philadelphia, was the subject. is mar
rated by him as follows: 81 was in most
dreadful condition Ny skin was almost yell
low, eyes sunken, tongue coated, pain continu-
ally in back and sides, no appetite-gradually
growing weaker day by day. Three physi
clans had given me up Fortunately, friend
advised trying Electric Bitters, aud TO my
great JOY and surprise. the first bottle made a
decided Improvement I continued their use
for three weeks, and am now well man. l
know they saved my life. and robbed the grave
of another victim" No one should fail to
try thcm. Only so cents per bottle at j. F
W. DeLorme's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
The Question Of Eligibility.

Msj. s. G Spann asks that. in connection
with the report Of the meeting of Camp Dick
Anderson, U. c: v, it be stated that he did
oot ask for time to furnish proof of his eli
gioility for membership az Confederate Vet
ersu, baviug then in bis possession data TO
prove his eligibility, but that be did ask for
further time to collect and furnish data 10
reply to statements made in the latter part Of
the committees report, of which statements
he had 90 notice prior to the meeting on
Monday. portion of the data referred to
be has heretofore published ia an article that
appeared iu the Sumter Herald, aod further
data be is ready to exhibit to- any member OF
the camp.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Six O'clock Closing.

The following merchants have signed the
agreement to close their stores at O'Clock
p. m, from May lst, to Sept lst, (Satur-
day excepted
o Donnel Co, Schwartz Bros, Knight
Bros, W H Yates, L W Folsom. John Reid
W Burus, Bultman i Bro, l. LeGrand,
A A Strauss l. Co, Barlow Walsh, L B
DuRass, D j Chandler, l. W Joye, j
Barnett, The Sumter Dry Goods Co, Frost A
Bultuao, A Bslizsr, Miss S r Mcdonald,
Kennedy's Book Store, 7 G Scaffe, Wihe,-
spoon Bros Co, Levi Bros, Diamond
Racket Store, Stubos Bros 4 Cuuino, Levy
l. Moses, Sumter Music House, X F Hoyt,
Quicker h Bultman, The Cash Grocery Store,
J d Cr.,g FarDiture Co, Miss Miller. Geo
W Reardon, " c Venning. G L Richardson,
W P Smith, C F McFaddeo, Il G O,;eeo 4
ca
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
MAYORS COURT.

Mayor Stuckey's court wss unusually busy
AoDday aod Tuesday as will be seen by the
following cases heard by hin
Tom Bennett, colorrd, for dlsorderly con.
duct. Guilty-Sl0 on 20 days.
Clarence Wallace, coored, for disorderly
conduct, and breaking bic Gle. Gully ST
or ia day.. Fine paid
Ralph Wilson, colored, for disturbing the
peace, snd 6gbting Eis wife Guilty-S5 OF
10 days. Paid the 6ne
Captain Frost Benjamin, colored youth,
for fast and reckless riding on bicycle, and
knocking little Child of hr. II. J Seymour.
Guilty-S5 or 10 days. Paid the 6ne
Beujam,n Shannon for riding bicycle at
too great speed on Main Street Guilty-S3
fine or days. Paid the foe.
John Walker, colored, disorderly conduct,
and interfering with little child of MIR. 7.
B. Jeukits. Guilty-S2 or days.
Moses Dyson, riding bicycle after derk
without lantern. Guilsy-S2 OF 4 days.
Paid the fine
W r. Phillips for riding bicycle It e1-
cessive speed. Guilty-psid a fine of So
James s. Miller aud j. W. Lamotte for
obstructiog travel on Manning avenue With
train of cars, for longer tiue than IS
allowed by law. The evidence in this case
showed ;ha, the obstruction was probably
caused by an accident to COW, and the
defendants we're discharged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Not Keeping Their Agreement.

Sir. Editor:
Some of the nerchapte who signed the
agreer ent TO close their stores at 10 clock,
are violating that agreement For th. past
two or three Saturday nights sore of these
merchants, for the sake Of a few peenies, have
kept their places open uutil ii O'Clock. We
would like TO inform these people that it
will not be to their advantage TO continue
this violation of An honest agreement. We
are in possession of The names of these heo
and will reserve them for future use.
More Thsu One Citizen.
Sumter, April Is, 1900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
PERSONAL.

Rev. q. b. Covingten left for Alexandra,
Va, Monday night
Ar. Arthur Wilder left last week fer the
west on a business trip
Mrs r. n. Mikell went to Charleston last
week to spend several days
Mre. Felix Moses has returned to the city
after an absence Of six months.
Mr. J. W. Brown, of Blythewood is visit
ing bis daughter, mrs E. Hogan.
J.T Barron, Esq. Of Columbia. was ia
the city last week on business.
Miss Strange. of Pinewood. has been visit
ing The family of NJ A. a. Bradban
Miss Anita de Rebas, of New York, Is
visiting the family of Sir Altamont Moses
Miss Matte King, Of Philadelphia, is
Spending some time With Mrs A. DeLecn
Noses.
Drs. b. NJ. Stuckey. ]. C spann, and c.
P. Os,een left yesterday afternoon for Caaries-
ton to attend ihe meeting of the Medical AS
socission.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
MARRIED

A,4 O'Clock last Wednesday afternoon al
the residence of Col T. V. Walsh, Mr. Joseph
Il Darr and Miss Nellie Cnttino were united
in marriage, Rev c. C Brown, officiating.
The house wae etaborately deco:a.ed for
the occasion. the bride and groom standing
beneath bell, made of choice flowers and
svergreens. during the ceremony.
Oaite q number of friends aud relatives
were present TO witness the ceremony. Re.
fresbmeots were served at half-past four.
The happy couple were the recipiects OF
many valuable aod useful presents, acd re-
ceived also the good wehes Of those present.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
PROCLAMATION.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
EXECUTIVE CHAMBER.

NTHEREASi Information has been received
w at this department that on the ninth
day of April, A.D 1900, the dwelling bouse,
barn and stables, work animals, etc, of Rev.
". Geddis, In the County Of Sumter, vas
burned, aad there being reason to believe
that the burning was al act of iuceodiarism,
Now, therefore. l. NJ B. McSweeuey, Gov
ernor of the State of South Carolioa, in order
that justice may be done and the wejesty of
the law vindicated, do hereby offer reward
of Oue Husdred Dollars for the apprehension
and conviction of the person or persons who
committed said act cf incendat:sm
In testimony whereof, have bereunto set
my bapd and caused the great seal OF the
State to be affixed, at Columbia, this thir-
teenth day of April, A D. lsc0, and in the
one hundred aud twenty. y.fourth year OF the
Independence of the the United States OF
America.
SEAL n. 3. AcSWEENEY.
By the Governor:
n. r. COOPER, Secretary of State.
April l8-lt
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Mr. S z Flowers For Coroner.

The card of Mr. S. F. Flowers who is a
candidate for coroner. appears today Mr.
Flowes is known throughout the county, fcr
be was born here and has spent his entire lie
here except the eorr years he wss az the front
10 the Confederate army He is we'll quail
fed for the coroner:hip aud if be is elected
the Office will be 10 good hands and every
duty will be carefully aad competenly dis.
charged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
Mad Dog Bites a Child.

Manning April II Some excitement was
caused yesterday by E;ad dog taking the
streets and citing negro cb,ld and come
dogs. The dog was promptly killed and ;he
child carried to the doctors. The towD au.
thor,,iea are r,gidIy enforcing an ordinaoce
requiring that all dogs found out without
a muzzie shall be Immediately shot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

TN Compliance With instructions of State
Supt of Education every teacher, white and
black. in Sumter County is requested to seod
me list of books OF each kind (giving nome
and autbor) owed 81 children 10 Their
school.
J EDWIN REMBERT
Apr 10 Co. Supt. Sd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Rev. ". H. Pooser, of the South Carolina
Conference now stationed on the Lancaster
circuit, led last Thursday morning and was
buried at Orapgeburg Friday DR.. J. A.
CHftoo received telegram notifying him Of
Mr. Pooser's death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
CLERK OF COURT.

Gert'emeo: l want TO be elected to the
cffi:e of Clerk of the Court for Sumter Coun
" No one has asked u e to be a candidate
II guess ,aey jus, didu't think Of it). !
trust, however, you will not forget me at the
Democratic primary election, which will set
tie the question, who shall be clerk as far as
an cotcerned Hoping to be yours at the
primary, | am
Very respectfully,
J. ". DENNIS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
FOR SHERIFF.

TIE votes Of Sumter county ere asked to
support for sheriff William Il. Epperson,
true and tried Denoc1as, man who was
gallant Confederate soldier and served four
years in the ranks He is competent sad will
tsithfullv discharge the duries Of The Office
if elected COHRADEo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

hereby announce N, self candidate for
the ofi.e Of Coroner of Snmier County sab
isc, to The result of the Democratic primary
am ecousln1ed with tie q duties st the office
apd ii clec:ed will faithfully aDd tficien.ly
perform them. The support and Influence of
the Democrats of the county is solicited and
wi! be appreciated. Respectfully,
THOMAS N JONES.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
MARRIAGE.

Cards are out uoouocine the marriage OF
Mr. B. ". o iver and Miss Red Andrews at
the home of the brides father at Oswego
on Wednesday evening, April Is
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Mr. A.D. MOSES, who t.s 90 efficiently
filled the position of Coroner during the past
four years, is hereby nominated for ree'ec-
,ion, subject to the Democratic primary. BE
will receive the hearty support OF
MANY VOTERS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
FOR co. SUPERINTENDENT OF
EDUCATION.
Mch l0*

Believing that the acquaintance Of the
present incumbent, J. EDWIN RESBERT.
With the duties Of the office, the various
teachers, trustees sud needs of the several
communities of the county qualify him for
,he office OF County Superintendent of Edu.
cation, and that he ,s heartily interested 10
the duties thereof, we nominate him for,re-
election, subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic Primary. MANY vOlbno.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup cures the worst
cold in day stops The running of the nose;
breaks The fever and bsnishes all tendencies
toward pueumonis. 1t is the quickest re-
lever and curer of throat and luog diseases
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
CANDIDATES.
FOR CONGRESS.

Eos ] Ex. STOKES iz hereby announced
as cenlicate for reelection 10 Congress IN
the Seventh district, subject to The Demo
cratic primary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

April Pari,an, Mcclure, Munsey, Argosy,
Century. Black Cet.-Osteen's Book Store,
teL,rty Street.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
NEW ADVERTISER ENTS.

For Coroper-Samuel F Flowers
n. B. McSweeny, Goveruor-Proclama;io
Sumter Dry Goods Co-Atter Easter At
fractions.
R. o. Purdy, County Cnairman-Psrsy
REORGANIZATION
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR.

hereby aocounce myself candidate for
re election TO the Office of County Supervisor
of Sumter County, subject to the acton OF
Tie Democratic Primary, and pledge myself
10 support the nominees OF the Democratic
psrty MARION LORN.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
That extraordinary
LADIES' FINE SHOES.

You can buy our Shoes without any risk whatever We
every pair The fitting qualities cannot be exceled
and we think very seldom if equaled We handle Val
Dullenhoer and Drew Seby Shoes Don't fail line
Of dainty and durable Oxords Patent Leather Vc Kids
trial is all we ask Of you
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

To my friends who so noby supported NE
before and the public generally wish TO
announce myself caadida'e for the Office ct
County Supervisor, promising to stand Sy
tie action OF the Democratic primary
Respectfully,
Mch lo* W. b Scale.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18
F7ER-EASlER
ATTRACTIONS
he s "ntsr ! ryG G'''' :.
Do you feel any interest in
WHITE GOODS
for the coming warm weather

We showing at present many exceptional values in this
department. which will not last all Summer
Wide Barred Piques for Skirts-a high class novelty.
Mercerized Dimities and sk-stripe effects for Waists
Swivel Silks China Silks Hemstitched Madras beautiful
fabric
French organdies Wash 0rgandy loc per yard &c, &C.
This will be a great Lace Season,
and stock of Lace Aovers Combination Setts Embro
cries. French Vas and Yokngs include many and con-
fined patterns which cannot be found elsewhere
That extraordinary Ribbon Sale
shows signs of diminishing Try and remember these widths
and prices Nos and &c. Nos and H. 10c Nos Is and
g. 2ac Nos 40 and so 20c Nos so and l00 extra wide
25c All shades and all silk. Not elsewhere in Sumter.
LINEN EFFECTS still hold their in popular favor, and
in this servceabe fabric show thiryeven different styles
from which to select your picnic costume ranging price from
7c to 62ac. per yard.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-04-18

s:R. FREAN MELLETT is nominated for
County Supervisor, subject to the result of
the Democratic primary He is compe'est
nao for tie position, Democrat who de-
serves the support of the party, aud il be is
elected will render faithful and valuable
services DEMOCRAi.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-08-02
Call for Democratic County Convention and
Precinct Primaries.

In accordance with q resolution duly
passed at meeting of the democratic
central committee of Yakima county, a
convention of the democratic party is
hereby called to meet in the CITY Of
North Yakima on Saturday, the 18th
day OF August, 1900. at the hour of ii
O'Clock a. m for the purpose of electing
eleven (11) delegates and eleven Ql) al
ternates to the democratic state conven-
ton called to meet in the city of Seattle
On August 9th 1t will be the further
duty OF said convention to place in NOM
inatlon candidates for the various county
offices, to-wit: Representative, sheriff,
auditor, treasurer, clerk, attorney, sur
veyor, coroner, school perintendent. as
SCISSOR, commissioners of the second and
third districts. 1t will also be the duty
Of the said convention to select county
central committee for the ensuing two
years.
Aud the central committee further d.
rected that primaries should be held for
the election of delegates to the county
convention at the usual polling places in
the different precincts between the hours
OF seven CD and nine (9) p. m. on Satur-
day, August l1th. All persons desiring
to affiliate with the democratic party, for
the election of William j. Bryan, are cor.
daily invited to participate in said pri
maries. The various precincts are en-.
titled TO the following representation:
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-08-02

The fever of expansion is growing on
the government. 1t seems that Uncle
Sans commissioners, while framing the
treaty OF Paris. rather overlooked a
couple OF cards which they held in their
hands and two OF the islands OF the Phil
ippine archipelago, which few people ever
heard of before, were lost in the shuttle.
Now Uncle Sam wants a new deal and
has offered Spain good round price for
the islands OF Cibstu and Cigayeu. Our
faithful subjects, the Sultan of Sula and
his numerous wives will probably send
congratulations upon this further acquisi-
ton of territory even II it does mean adj
ditional trouble, increased taxation, and
perhaps the sacrifice OF more lives oil
brave American boys.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-08-02
The correspondent of the Tacoma Led.

The correspondent of the Tacoma Led.
ger from this CITY, in his report OF the
ratification meeting at Larson's theater
Saturday evening, doesn't seem to declare
himself in response TO the numerous criti-
cisms his screed has called forth. The
opposition press has been very len
lent with the combined Mckinley
Roosevelt ratification and the recep-
tion to Jones. It's true THE HERALD
criticised the speech OF Mr.. Barge, but
not in terms half as scathing as were
those OF some of the republican leaders,
but in every other way it dealt very lem
iently with the proceedings and with the
speakers, which seems to have been rec
ognized by a display OF partisan bias
and downright misrepresentation.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-08-02

1t is now developed thai the gold dem.
ocrats" have $4,000 left over from their
campaign of four years ago. OF course.
Why not? The republican political trust
dumped money into their Golfers by the
cart load and they were unable to spend
it all. Now that the SO called gold demo.
cratic party has decided not to do business
speculation as to what will become OF the
reserve fund.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-08-02
NOTHING UNDER THE HAT.

The crazy ebul.itions OF Teddy Roose-
Welt at st Paul are meeting with well-mer-
tied rebuke. His nomination for the vice.
presidency seems 10 have completely un.
balanced mercurial mind and his orat-
torical gymnastics have set even his
staunchest supporters aghast. HIS
spectacular play al Philadelphia was
enough to create doubt; his tour to Okla.
bona WAS calculated to produce nausea,
and his latest exhibit at st Paul should re-
suit in a petition bv his friends for
guardianship What can be said of an
individual whose ambition it is to gain an
executive position, which may mean the
head OF this great government and who is
expected to act for the best interests OF all,
who will thus speak of members of party
who are at least numerically as strong as
the one he aspires to lead?
1.-The membe OF the democratic party
stand for lawessness and disorder. for
dishonesty and dishonnor, for license and
disaster at home and cowardlv shrinking
from duty abroad"
Can any sane man who knows the 10y
atty of the people of this country endorse
such an utterance? Ii is true that he
was called home to consult with Hanna
and admits that his speech was under
consideration, but claims it was not
criticised" So much the worse. Even
Marx Hanna and each and every member
of the republican national central COM
mittee should not only have criticised,
but condemned. such outrageous mouth
lngs. They are enough to warrant the
withdrawal OF Roosevelt from the ticket,
and tn. republicans no doubt realiz by
this time that serious mistake was
made in paying so much attention to a
rough-rider hat without scanning more
closely what il covered.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-08-02

midst of the worlds troubles, commit
the nation to that policy for the next
four years, and then in the next cam
paign appeal to the people not to desert
the president or the American policy es.
tabished during his administration. This
is a 6ne scheme, but it won't WORK any
more. The people are doing their own
thinking this year. II we wish to pre-.
serve the republic we cannot become an
empire.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1900-08-02
populist Primaries and Convention.

A call is hereby made for a general
convention OF the popuist party to be
held at the court house in North Yakima,
Wash, on the 18th day of August, 1900,
at 10 a. m, for the purpose OF electing
eleven delegates and eleven alternates to
represent Yakima county in the populist
state convention to be held in Seattle on
the 18th day OF August. 1890. Also to
nominate candidates for the various
county offices to-wit Sheriff, auditor,
treasurer, clerk OF the superior court, as
SCISSOR, county attorney, coroner. super
intendent OF schools, surveyor, commits
sioner from first district, commissioner
from third district also for the transac-
ton OF any other business that may
properly come before this convention.
Primaries for the election of delegates
should he held at the usual voting places
in the different precincts on Tuesday,
August, II, 1900, between the hours OF |
p. m. and 3 p. In.
Precincts are entitled TO represent alton