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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
PISGAH NEWS.

Pisgah, Oct. e.-It would be great relief
to the people in the country if the intense hot
wave that has hung go long over US would
pass away, even if it took small Galveston
hurricane to do it, People in the towns can
fare better than those in the country because
they have means to cool of with. 1t is now
October aud no abatement scarcely of the hot
weather If the thermometers ever recorded
a hotter day than last Saturday for October
l would like to know it, venture the asser-
ton that it is the hottest 90 record for that
month. About the only thing TO prove that
fall is here is the cotton 10 picked out and the
nights are longer.
Some of the cotton fields look like July.
If Neil, the cotton prophet, could see the
fields now, and been in Sumte. on your big
cotton day, he would cay there would be
$1,000, 900 bales made this year. BE has
proved an arch enemy to the south, and
should oe downed every time be shows his
head. But like all other evil things to the
prosperity of our country, be has lest his
grip. Never to regain 1t agsin.
Some oats are being planted AID will con-
tinue TO ee planted from now on.
The high price OF cotton and seed have
made some people look as if they will soon
be the guest of Dr.. Babcock at Columbia,
visions of untold wealth now hang over the
bead of the average man and every nerve is
on the qui vive to grasp as much as be can
ell caused from ten cent cotton. Poor fell
lowsi
Solicitor John S. Wilson. from holding
Office 80 long, has grown fat and stout. His
many friends are pleased to see that be has
fully recovered from bis severe illness of not
long ago. Possibly, Clerk Of Court Nash at
the close of his next term, will take on lit.
tie flesh too. Sumter has cause to be proud
of her pleasant and agreeable clerks of court
since the war.
A woman, hear, is getting up non
marrying society among the young ladies.
The only one to sign it 80 far is sweet lassie
of SO, who says she believes that marriage is
failure, wonder if she ever had an offer 7
Rev. Mr.. Crouch filled bis pulpit at Pisgah
for the 6rst time since the accident to his
hand He says he is gradually getting on
better.
An examination of the jury list for the
last few years shows that some men are on
every year, while Others never get 90. This
is wrong. Mea drawn to serve one year
should then be laid aside, until the country
is gone over and all the good meo used.
This would divide the honore, troubles and
emoluments among all of our fellow citizens,
aud no doubt would meet the spir,t and letter
of the jury law. Can the powers that be ex-
plain why some men get on 30 often and Others
do not, or never get oo. Is the county 60
deficient in good men that the same ones have
to be used go often If 80 our civilization is
ir rather bad condition that few out of so
many have to do all the jury duty 1t is
needless to say the writer has no axe 10 grind
ia this matter, as be has bad his show some
years ago of jury duty. u.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
lsol--l9oo.
SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE,
COLUMBIA, S. C.

B., BIS, A. ~, III B L. l. Courses.
Spring Courses free for Teachers. Fourteen
Professors; 80, 900 volumes in library /; ex-
celleot laborarories class rooms, gymuesium
ln6rmary, athletic grounds. Tuition $40,
other fees Sls, session tuition reDis,ed.to
oeedy atudents Expenses Sl35 TO SITS
session Certified Pupils from forty-6ve Ac-
credited Schools enter its Freshmen Class
without examination.
Eutrance aud Norral Scholarship Exami-
nations beId st every county seat Friday,
July &c, 1900, by County SuperinterdeDts
Next session opers Sept. 26, 1900. For
catalogue, address,
F. G. WOODWARD, President
Jane
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

At the request OF the county board Of con-
troll the State board has Issued an order dis
continuing all beer dispensaries after Decem-
Der alet, at which time the privilege of the
beer dispeneers in this city aud Bishopvlle
expire The county board OF control have
no complaint TO make against the beer dis
pepsers OF their management of the dispensa-
ries, but it was decided that beer dispensaries
are not necessary and can be discontinued in
this county without detriment to the public
interests
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
DR.. Pate and the Engineers.

On last Sunday afternoon at their regular
meetiog. the engineers Of the a. C.. =, de-
clded to have Dr.. Pate TO preach them ser.
mon on the third Sunday morning In this
moeth. This occasion promises TO be one OF
deep interest. Ali railroad people will fad
the service profitable. Times
Oct
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
A Monster Devil Fish

Destroying Its victim, is type Of cons'pa-
ton. The power of this snurderous maiady -
felt On organs and nerves aud muscles and
brain There's TO health I'll its overcome.
But Dr. Kings New Life Pills are safe and
certain cure. Best in the world for stomach,
liver, kidneys and bowels. Only 25c at DR. j
FW DeLorme's drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
The Red Men Contribute.

At the las, meeting of Pocahontas Tribe
No. l6, Improved Order of Red Men, an ap-
peal from F. E. Adams, Great Keeper of
Wampum, Houston, Texas, asking for fnan-
cial assistance for the members Of the order OF
Red Men who were storm sufferers Of Texas
wa. read. By unanimous vote the Tribe
contributed S25 which has been forwarded to
Mr Adams, who has charge Of the dlstribu-
ton of the money contributed by the Red
Men OF the United States
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Peace Negotiations Progress
ing IN Georgetown.

The last issue of the Georgetown
Times contains list Of sentences
imposed by the Mayor as the result
of the recent riot
There are % ir the list, II of
which are s100, or 80 days each; 8
are for $50, or 80 days each one
for S25 or Is days, and one for SIS
or 25 days.
Three, amounting to $2l5 paid
aod the others are giving the days
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Illustrated Lecture on China

Qaite large crowd of people assembled a:
the Presby y:erian Church Saturday eveoing to
bear Dr. Davis illustrated lecture on China.
For 40 honr and half the lecturer display.
ed stereoptican views of Chinese scenes, and
talked in an interesting way of the various
sunjects There were given vivid glimpses of
the social, religious and industrial life Of this
strange people that we're most destructive.
aud enjoyable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

Jerrsaien,, Oo; To-day tae Bish-
op os Jerusalem, 10 the name ct the
Pope, auc 10 the preseuce of the
Gc5nau ccnsul snd 67e hundred Ger
maa pilgrims. laid the coToer stone of
the church which is to be erected 90
Mount Zion. on the cite abdul Hamld
presented to Emperor William 90 the
occasion of ;he lat,er's visit to the Holy
Laud.
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Cut Her Finger OFF.

Looine, the little daughter of Dr.. J. g.
McLure, of Bishopville, while 10 Manheio's
restaurant yesterday, iunocen,ly tampered
With cigar catter, the result being that she
bad the end of one of her fingers clipped of.
Dr.. AcLlure was prescott and dressed the
woaoded member.
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letter, salt-Rheum and Ecaema.

The intense itching and smarting incident to
these diseases. is instantly allayed by applying
Chanberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment. Many
very bad cases have been pernanesly cured by
it. 1t is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples, chapped
hands, chilblains, frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25c.s per to1. For sale by DR.. A j.
China Dec go
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
COUNCIL MEETINGS.

The City Council met at I O'Clock p. m.,
last Thursday st the call OF the Mayor.
Present, Mayor S,nctey, Aldermen Boyle,
Chandler, W. a. Eppersou, Fiuo, Hurst,
Pordy aud Rowland.
The question of the Opera House manage
ment also received some attention, and
Couucil decided to stand by the resolution
adopted at the last meeting which was to the
following effect:
That the Clerk aud Treasurer shall assume
the management and rent to parties desiring
the Opera house at net sun of not less
than SIS for one night, including lights and
fuel, with power to make special prices for
more than one night, this arrangement to
take effect October let, all partnership or
percentage contracts being forbiddeo.
1t was decided last night to make e1cep-
tioos in favor of those now having contracts
for performances during the present month,
euScient time not having been given them to
alter their plans should they desire to do 3d.
Mr.. Boyle stated that complaints have been
made that connectlons have been made from
private residences With street. drains for the
parpose of carrying bath water aud kitchen
slops. No action was takeo although the
matter was discussed at some length.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

1t ,s we'll 70 know that DeWi,t's Witch
Hazel Sa've will heal burn and stop the
pain at once. It will cure eczema and skin
diseases and agly wounds and sores, 1t is a
certain cure for piles Couoterfeits may be
offered you See that you get the original
DeWit.'s Witch Hazel Salve. J s Hugbsoo
/ Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
MAYORS COURT.

There was only one case on docket Tuesday
Frank Gardner was up-for disorderly COO
duct on the streets. He was given the option
of So or six days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

A called meeting of the City Council was
heid at ooe o'clock Monday.
The Mayor stated that be had called the
ueetiog priacipally to coOsider proposition
for lease of the Opera house.
Mr. |. c Strauss, representing the parties
proposing to lease, offered to pay S2z5 until
Sept next and $500 per annum for tne follow
Eve years. The offer was rejected.
Permission was granted the Western Union
Telegraph Co. to remove four poles now
standing on Main Street, and erect others 10
their place. The poles to be renewed are
csed by the Electric Light Company. The
new poles are such as can be used by both
companies.
No other matters were considered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

Remember the Lawn Fete today. TIE Lu-
tneran ladies are to give it at NJ. f. W. A.
Bultman's residence, on Main street, nes: the
Presbyterian Church Time, from 6 to 10
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DR. .cady,. Condition Powders

re just what horse needs when in bad con
dtion. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge
They are not food but medicine, and the best
to use to put horse in prime condition. Price
rs cents per package. For sale by DR. A. J
China. Doc go
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CHAS. M. STIEFF,
Mrs. l.. Atkinson
MILLINERY.

She has the largest and finest collection
she has ever exhibited, including scores of
rich novelties in Imported Round Hats,
Toques aud Bounete. as we'll as choice va
riety of handsome designs from her work.
room.
The assortment is large enough end varied
enough to insure perfect choice to every
one, while the prices will be found more than
attractive
In the Uotrimmed Hat Department we are
showing most extensive assortment of The
pewest and best shapes and colors-at rea-
sooable prices 10 this departmeo: we are
showing particularly attractive assortment
Of Ready toy Wear Turbans ard Tcqaes in
VeIvets, Feits, Paone Valvets aod Tucked
Silks.
A choice variety of Cbildren's Trimu ed
Hats, for school and dress wear, at moderate
prices.
Oct3
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Beer Dispensary to Be Discontlu-
ued.
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FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SUMTER,
STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DE-
PosIToRY, SUMTER, s. C.

PosIToRY, SUMTER, s. C.
Paid ap Capital 5 1900 90
Surpiua and 2rofts zs,ooo 90
Additional Liability cf Stock
hoiders in excess Of thei:
stock $1,000 90
Total protection 20 deposi'ore, Sl75.o0 90
Trsnsac:5 Gece.a Banking Bnslc,es.
Special atteo;ion given to collections.
SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.
Deposits Of 81 aod upwards received. In
tereat allowed at The rate OF per cent. per
annum, on amounts above SIS and not exceed
Jog $500, payable quarterly, on first Gays Of
January. April, Jolly and October.
r "a. WALLACE,
LIS. CARSON, President.
Cashier
The Lamar register., 1900-02-28
Notice.

All farmers and others who have
experience in that line, who are will
ling to prepare papers on subjects OF
general interest to farmers, should
leave their names aud the subject of
their paper with some member of the
committee on program before Satur-
day afternoon, so that their names
will appear on the program. Espe-
cially are the ladies requested to
prepare papers on the subjects of in
terest to them. Leave your names
with either of the members of the pro-
gram committee, G. B. Thomsn, E.
@. Gordon or Geo. b. Merrill
The Lamar register., 1900-02-28
INSTITUTE
For this Section will be Held
at Lamar on
NEXT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 1900
Good Speakers and Good Music will
be on Hand, and Cordial In
vitatlon Is Extended to
Everybody to Attend
and Take Part


The meeting called for yesterday
to make preparations for holding a
farmers institute in Lamar on March
Z, appointed C. B. Thoman as pre-,
siding officer for that occasion, and
named committees on program, mu-
sic and finance, with instructions to
see that everything possible is done
to make the occasion both interesting
and instructive.
Some OF the best takers and most
experienced scientists from the State
Agricultural College at Fort Collins
will be on hand. Professor W. w.
Cooke viii talk on Sugar Beets," I"
Professor L. q. Carpenter on "Irri-
gation,n and Professor W. H Grit
eth, of the experimental station at
Rocky Ford. viii take as his subject
"Csntalonnasr
There will be three sessions of the
institute, morning, afternoon and
evening, and it is the intention to
have number OF papers by local
farmers OF experience on topics of
general interest at each session Of
the institute. Any farmer who wish,
e. or IS willing to prepare a paper
on any subject viii be placed on thd
program, il he will make the fact
known before Saturday afternoon.
The committee on music will see
that the musical part of the program
will be treat. 1t is hoped that eyZ
erybody in this section will lend
their aid in making this institute the
suecess it ought to be, by attending
and also by taking part in the pro
ceedings- The farmers are especial
ly requested to come in early, as
several OF the most interesting pa
pers will be on the program for the
morning session
The Lamar register., 1900-02-28
soaclal Stock IrnIn.

Commencing Sunday, February is,
a special stock train will be run twice
a week Sundays and Wednesdays on
about the following schedule:
Leave La Junta $40 a. M, Las
Animas 8:I2, Caddoa $40, Lamar
7!3o, Granada Sis, Holly $40,
Coolidge 9:oo. I
II is desired to have stock loaded
and ready for arrival of this train,
and an effort will be made to make
it run to Kansas City in about q or
or % hours.
The Lamar register., 1900-02-28
For Sale

good brood sows.
male hog, thoroughbred Poland
China
About 90 tons alfalfa hay. To be
seen upon my place north of river.
Z. NJ STEWARD.
The Lamar register., 1900-02-28
Additional Local News.
Carpets and curtains at the Fair.

You can make money by buying
your carpets at the Fair.
DR.. A. w. Seabury, physician and
surgeon. Office in northeast corner
of Union Hotel. Rooms 81 and 3S.
Have you heard of Nine. DuFoy's
Peach Blow Cream. Try it for your
hands and face and you will use no
other. Guaranteed and for sale by
MCLEAN BROS, Druggists.
Fred Mohl, of Close Bros, was
here last week and presented his
jolly face to the many friends and
acquaintances he has here. He like
wise attended to some matters of
business.
Rev. Robt. d. Graham finished his
work of organizing Baptist church
in Lamar last Sunday and left the
first of the week for Denver. Rev.
Graham is genial gentleman and
made many warm friends while here.
Miss Florence Morehouse is hav-
ing slight spell of illness, and dur
ing her absence Mrs. A. p. Henry is
acting as substitute teacher. Mrs
Eenry, having formerly taught in the
Lamar school, seems to be perfectly
at home.
Several OF our citizens have been
engaged lately in trimming, and
having trimmed their tress, much to
their improvement in appearances,
even now, and when the green leaves
appear the difference will be more
apparent.
The Amity company intends build
ing dam across the Arkansas, half
mile above the Granada bridge, to
catch the seepage. A large force Of
men will soon be put to work and
the. dam completed as quickly as
possible. -Granada Times.
quite large number OF Kentucky
people came into the county last
week and have enrolled themselves
among the residents of this section
1t is said that they are but the ad
vance guard of larger number
which will shortly come here to re-
side
Rey. p. A. Eubank, Bap tist
minister from Butler, Missouri, has
been in Lamar several days the
past week, and conducted the ser.
vices at the opera house last Sunday.
He is fine speaker and there is talk
of engaging him as the regular pas
tor here.
A. G. Norwood came down from
Las Animas last Saturday and when
he went back. carried with him a
receipt for homestead down in the
south part of Bent county. AT least
il be did not carry the receipt he
was entitled to, for he made the en-
try and paid the money.
T. E. Novels, who is engaged in
basiness at Colorado Springs and is
at the same time pursuing his col
lege studies, was visiting his father,
mother and sisters for several days
last week. He returned to the
Springs on Monday morning. Ernest
was just the same good looking fell
low as ever and Just as good natured.
Last Thursday, being Washing
toms birthday, was legal holiday.
The public schools were closed, the
ostoffice kept holiday hours and the
county officers took part of the day
off, but otherwise there was no OBJ
servance of the day. On Friday,
however, the pupils at the school
gave very pleasing program in
honor of the day and number of
visitors attended.
The first brick residence to be
built in Holly Is about to be com
menced. It will be built and owned
by Manville & Lamb, the school
house contractors, and will be six.
room house, located on Fifth street,
adjoining H. P. Horst's property on
the south. Rock for the foundation
Is already on the pround. the brick
The Lamar register., 1900-02-28

EOUND-A large left hand fur
IL glove. Owner can have same by
calling at this office.
The Lamar register., 1900-02-28
We
Sell as
We Buy /!

Having placed our or.
ders for Goods before
the great advance we
are in a position to
give the trade the ben.
eff OF our early pur.
chases.
The Lamar register., 1900-02-28

Numbsrlsss ideas
Originality
yilae
EfeiusiVsnsss and not
Long told
Tales hare been The
Itinerary to our
Eariy
Success and
Foundation for
Our business
Reputation
Early
Participation
Secures
Tasteful and
EIelusiTs
Requirements
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-04
POLTTTCAL-

There seems to be little doubt but
the Nicaragua Canal bill will pass
the House this week.
The law requires that the various
electoral boards furnish the ballots
to be used in the elections this
month.
The irst State political conven-
ton of the year in Michigan was
held Tuesday and the Chicago plat
form was reaf1irmed.
Kansas Populists elected 81 dele
gates to the National Convention at
Sioux Falls and instructed them to
vote solidly for Bryan.
Governor Pingree, of Michigan, has
abandoned the Republican party and
will support the Democratic nomi-
nees, should ''trust" plank be
adopted.
Who's running the government!
The President is in Ohio. Secre-
taries Gage, Root and Long are in
Boston. Attorney General Griggs left
Washington Wednesday for the West,
and recently Postmaster G eneral
Smith was in Pittsburg to deliver
an address. Hanna, however, may
have returned to Washington by this
time, and he is, after all, "the whole
thing" -Richmond Dispatch.
Quay's adherents state positively
that the Administration deliberately
chose the prospect of enormous cam
paign contribu tions from Pennsyl-
vania in preference to Quay. Quay
is the sacrifice. 1t was represented to
Senator Hanna that if Quay was
seated the Republican National Com
mittee would not geta dollar. If he was
denied his seatinfluential and wealthy
Republicans would subscribe liber-
ally. But Quay must be retired.
The committee hopes to raise between
five hundred thousand and million
dollars by the ex-leader's downfall.
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-04

The frequency of reports about
the destruction of fowl by hawks,
opossums and foxes should spur our
county supervisors to take action on
a scalp-law. If they would just con-
sider for a moment what rapacious
maws the "varmints" have and what
capaclous craws the feathered pests
are possessed of they could soon
approximate what it costs the farmer
or poultry raiser to feed one of these
depredators for twelve-month. A
full grown chicken each day would
not satisfy one of these marauders,
but grant that he could be able to
appropriate for his use only one a
week-just his Sundays dinner; that
would entail Joss of about $15
year upon farmers by each hawk,
fox and 'possum. Could not .
county well afford to pay so cents
for the scalp of such a destructive
creature?
Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1900-05-04

THE President has refused to
abolish the "canteen" from the army,
notwithstanding its demoralizing eff
fects upon the soldier, as testified to
by army officials. The friends of
whiskey argued that if the army
suffers did not supply the soldiers
with drink that they would be in
duced to steal away and get it else
where, thereby adding insubordina-
ton to intemperance. Many army
men, who are themselves addicted
to drink, think the "army canteen''
is injurious to the service and causes
ninety per cent of the sickness which
our soldiers suffer from in hot
climates. They think drinking in
the army should be restricted. and
suggest that the government could
lay penalty upon outsiders for sell
Ing it to a "blue-coat."