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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Fifty Years Old.

Friday fifty years ago, on April 9th, 1850,
the frss issue of the Black River Watchmau
made its appearance. For Fifty years the pa
per has appeared regularly except for short
time Immediately after Pot'er's raiders occu-
pied Sumter aud left the Office wreck The
name has been altered but twice. Shortly
after the establishment OF the paper the name
wa. changed to that of the Sumter Watch
mao, and in 1881 it was consolidated With
the True Soutbron and the name was changed
to the Wetchmau and Southron. The foun.
ders Of the paper were Allen A. Gilbert apd
John F. DeLorne The present proprietor OF
the aver. Mr. N G. Osteen, entered the
" i Office as an apprentice IN 1855,
except for period Of Eve years-l86l-6S
las been identified with the newspaper
hus;ness 10 Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Sumter Democratic Club Meets.

The Sumter Democratic Club met in the
Court House last Saturday afternoon at 6
o'clock. and was called together by president
II G Osteeu. who stated the ooject OF the
meeting. Officers to serve for the next two
years were elected as follows:
Presideo,-H G Os,een.
lst Vice Presideat-T Fraser, Jr
"a Vice Presidsnt-Dr S Baker.
Secreta:y-J Il Knight
Member of County Executive Committee
Marion Noise.
Delegates we're next elected to the County
Conven.ioa. which meets next Monday, as
follows: Il G Os.eeo, Aitamont Noses, Il
L Scarborough, Richard l Manniog, B G
Plsrson, R L Cooper E c Eayaswortb, T B
Frsser. il, John 81 Kaigh;. T n Jones, Sbep
ard Nash, r D Lee. Marion Noise. r Pur3y,
H Chandler. Diggs Wilder Il Frank Will
500, R " Brsdbam. NJ G aavapaugb, E
Reardon, 4 Stnckev. Neiil O'Dounell
Hayry Rytteu oe-e, John Reid. D. S c Baker.
Mo5ed and carried that the chsirman ct
;ae delegation be an' hor:zad TO appoint any
al,e:cates that might be necessary TO til va
cancias IN the repre- eseota;ioa.
Moved aad carried that the member OF the
County Executive Committee request that
committee 10 change tee time Of meeting OF
the Sumter club. to sone day other than Sat
ardas, on account Of the incopven;encs TO
which the members are subjected, and if it be
necssssr? to have the Constitution o. tne
party altered 10 bring aooat this change.
tha, steps be taken to lave this do2e
Messrs n C Moses. C 6 Rowland. c NJ
Hurst, Jr. Barrow Walsh ADD N G Kava-
naugb, together with the secretary, were
elected committee on revision Of the club
roll, after which the club adjourned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
TO DlsFRANcHlsE NEGROES.
Constitutional Convention Is Leading
Issue In Virginia Campaign.

Issue In Virginia Campaign.
RICHMOND, April 30.-The question OF
calling a constitutional convention in
Virginia primarily for the disfranchise-
ment of the negroes has been practically
settled so far as the Democrats are con-
cerned. A majoriry Of the delegates 10
the Democrats; state convention. which
meets at Norfolk on May 5, are ln-
structed in avor Of making the call for a
convention party issue. This matter
is now the absorbing one i'll Virginia
and the demand for the disfranchlse-
ment of the negroes and other constitu-
tional reforms has entirely overshad-
owed the original purpose for which the
Norfolk meeting was called.
The keynote Of this radical suffrage
reform has been sounded by the declas;s-
5ion of some of the great negro counties.
These in effect insist that the present
political conditions cannot continue Ill
tie Old Dominion The plan is that the
people are tired of themeans which they
have been forced to coan1enance III or
der to retain White supremacy III the
state. They now demand that a constl-
tutional convention shall be assembled
and the negroes removed from politics.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

II they do not live up to the agreement. if
they do no. close their stores at 10 Q. N Sat
urday night and p N. other days 10 the
week, if they violate t e customs of the towu
and defy the wishes of the people who are
unit in favor of closing. there is remedy,
but it is not an anonymous letter Let the
people Who demand early closing refuse to
spend peony with the firms that refuse to
close q, the time specified, ADD it will not be
TO. long tda: those 6rms will defy public sso-
timent. In short time they will be closed
all the time every day 10 the week, for no
store cac de business without patronage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face, form and
temper will always have friends, but one who
would be attractive must keep her health. If
she is weak, sickly and all run down. she will
be nervous and irritable. If she has constipa-
ton or kidney trouble, her impure blood will
cause, pjmples, blotcbes, skin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. Electric bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate, stom-
ach, liver and kidneys and to purify the blood.
1t gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth
yelvety skin. rich complexion. 1t will make
good looking, charming woman Of rundown
invalid. Only soc at J. F. W DeLormes Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
His Life Was Saved.

Mr. J. E. Lilly, a prominent citizen Of Han
nibal, Mo-, lately had wonderful deliversncc
from :rightful death. In telling of it he says:
II vas taken with typhoid fever that ran into
pneumonia. Ny lungs became hardened. I
was 60 weak I couldn't even sit up in bed.
Nothing helped mo- Iexpected soon to die of
Consumption, when heard of Dr.. Kings New
Discovery. One bottle gave great relief. I
continued to use it, and now am we'll and
strong. I can't say too much in its praise"
This marvellous medicine is the surest and
quickest cure in the world for all throat and
lung trouble. Regular sizes so cts and $l.O0.
Trial bottle free at F. w. DeLorme's Drug
Store, every bottle guaranteed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Memorial Day.

The Dick Anderson Chapter Daughters Of
Confede:acy held meeting at the residence
OF Mrs Al,amont Moses 90 Monday, 23d.
The following officers were elected:
President-Mrs. Altamont Noses.
Vice P7esdent-Mrs j N Knight.
Treasorer-Miss Marie D. Lee
Corresponding Secre'ary-aiss Edith De-
Lo me
Recording See.e,ary-Miss Aauie G:a-
ham
The following are the committees appoint.
"a to arrange for the Memorial Day exercises:
Comnittee on arrengements-Nrs. Bogin
and Mrs. j. 81 Knight
Committee on colections-Mrs F Spann,
Misc Louisa Moses. Miss julia Schwerin
Committee on children-Misses Virginia
Andersou Jessie Hose and Flora Moses
Decorating church yards-Si. Lawrence
Miss 4 lice Pool aud Miss Brennan. Presov-
terian-Mis5 McCalium.
Decorauug ponument-Mrs S. c. Baker,
Mrs. Henry Spanu and Mlss Arabcla Moses.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Sunday School Picnic.

The children of the Baptist Sunday school,
together with the teachers aud many of the
parests and friends, will attend picnic on
Friday on the Southern railway, at the Sim
eleton spring, abonta mile this side of the
Sumter Junctioo ca the Camden Branch of
the Scuthern R. r. The train will leave the
depot at 8 80 in toe NOR ming, aud the chill
dren must bestir themselves 80 as to be on
time. Tickets can bs bought the day before
at 25 cents for children and IS cents for
erowa pe.:ous. 1t is expected that each FAM
ilv will carry a oesket of eataoles
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

The writer is informed by the Greeks that
they have no disposition to violate tie agree
mens to close at 10 o'clock, nor do they Wish
20 90 counter to the customs OF toe town IN
which they have established themselves 10
business They 90 not propose: however, to
suomi, to threats aod Intimidation, for they
know their rights and Know that they Will De
protected by the laws which guaranteed these
rights The Greeks say that they propose TO
close their stores hereafter at 10 O'Clock SAT-
uraay right, aud they go advertise IN this
paper.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

The Greeks did not take kindly TO this
thress. and 10 Consequence did not close at ! 2
o'cIock Saturday night. Tber had closed
the previous Saturday night promptly 90 the
hour and bu, for this fools meddiing would
have closed every Saturday nsght. who can
blame them for meeting threat with deh-
ance? The writer does not. for it was the
most oa,ural thing to DO. The Greeks acted
ss mcss men wocld have acted aud they are
rot to be censured. That anonymous letter
was an outrage and there vas 10 excuse for H..
Those who wrote il should be ashamed of it
and of themselves II they had suy threats
TO make against the Greeks or any other man
or set of men they should bave had the man
hood and the courage of their ccnvicsions to
90 to thecc liz, zen aud say thsir sag face to
face This eneaking and skulking attack
under cover of an anonymous letter, stealthily
dropped 10 man's premises is 100 mach like
the " ork of an assassin to meet with the ap-
prevail of this community, and those who
bid behind typewriter to coaceal their
haudiwork are condemned insseed OF recelv-
ing the applause they expected.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Arguments Heard.

RALEIGH, April 3o.-Argument for
appeals were heard by the supreme court
in two Of the most notable murder cases
in recent years in this part of North
Carolina. In one case the defendant Is
Tom Jones, the negro who murdered
and burned his mistress and five OF her
children and who is under sentence to
be hanged here May il. In the other
the defendant is James Smith, negro
VINO cut the throats Of two young white
men. one Of whom died.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Small Cotton Crop Predicted.

COLUMBUS, Ga. April 3o.-Colonel H.
Bussey, one Of the best posted men in
the south on crop conditions, says it is
practically certain that large crop Of
cotton would not be made this year. The
farmers of this section Of Georgia and
Alabama have planted a larger acreage
of corn and small grain than ever before
and will have plenty of "hog, hcminy
and hay'' at home this fall
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
DISASTROUS EFFECT
OF OTTAWA FIRE
Five Thousand Men Thrown
Out Of Employment.
GREAT DISTRESS ENsUEs

Fifteen Thousand People Homeless and
Without Food-Supplies Are Being
Forwarded to Stricken Cities-Re-
lief Fund started at London.
OTTAWA, April 30-An estimate is
made of the effects of the fire in Ottawa
which runs as follows:
Homeless, about $4,000; destitute,
about 5000; fatalities, Z; thrown out Of
work by destruction Of industries, Of
tawa, 5000; Hull, 1900; value of build
ings destroyed, 81, SOC, 600; personal prop
erty, such as furniture, clothes, etc.,
s4,Ooo,oOo. These figures do not include
the lumber burned.
At massmeeting of citizens it was
decided to instruct the city council tc
ask the Ontario legislature for leave to
borrow 100000 by issuing debentures
to aid the sufferers from the fire IL OF
iowa and Hull. General subcommittee
were appointed for the purpose of afford
ing relief. 1t was decided to build two
shelter buildings in Hull. Orders for
blankets, bread and other necessaries
was given. The needs for relief are
pressing.
E. 3. Eddy's entire insurance is
placed at $3.50, ,O0o, while his loss is about
$2,000,000 The insurance is principally
in American companies. Booth has only
S15S,000 insurance and Gilmore q
Hughes S1S7,0oo.
Archbishop Bruchcsi Of Montreal has
given $500 to the fire sufferers.
The Chinese merchants of Victoria
have wired expressions Of sympathy to
citizens Of fye-swept Ottawa and Hull,
with $500, in token of their sincerity.
Several car loads of provisions, cloth
ing, etc, contributed III Montreal, have
been received.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Married in Georgia.

Mr. Editor We clip the following
local editorial from the Butler (Gal
Herald, and as it SO Intimately con
Germs one of Sumter county's best
and mos! promising former citizens
who has very wide circle Of
"frieDds. relatives and aequsint
ances' IN this county and State, who
will oe gratiaed to read it, we ask
place in your columns
"smith- -Cooper-At the residence
Of Mr. c SeaIy at 4 o'clock on
Wednesday afternoon. occurred the
happy marriage of Miss Nettie R
Smith to Mr D 81 Cooper. Rev R
NJ Wesley officiating Only the
immediate family and a few special
friends witnessed the ceremony This
marriage has been in contemplation
for some time, but on account of the
serious illness of the bride, the hap
py event has been postposed until
the evening of the 18th inst, when it
was coDsummsted
The bride is one of the most &C
complished and deserving young la
dies of this community who for the
past three years has been in charge
of the depot as agent and telegraph
operator here By a faithful dis
charge Of her duties she has WOO the
love and admiration not only Of our
community but all railroad employees
end officials, who wish for her long
life of happiness Mr. Cooper is one
of Fort Valleys most successful bust
ness men, who has been in the cotton
business for the past several years
Thorough his uniform courtesy and
correct business methods he has
made many friends among our people
who congratulate him and wish for
MIN a life of perfect bliss, and that
there may never be a bubble On life'e
sea to mar MS happiness
MIR Dwight 4. Cooper is son Of
Capt j. Harrington Cooper Of this
place He cast his lot away down
south in Georgia some four years
since, taking with him ocly thas
prestige which Sumter county is
prone 10 furnish the best class of her
young men and the above report of
his success in life and-love, should
be very gratifying to his o!den
friends and very encouraging to the
younger ones who are 90 wofully
sluggish in launching their double
cared life boat on the matrimonial
sea, but are selfshly complacens
aud persistent in pushing their mis-
erable little one paddle, single seat,
rudderless and keelless canoe
through the narrow bitches or over
the cheerless mud fats of life
We echo the good wishes of the
Georgia paper and people, only we
think few bubbles are necessary
to relieve the monotooy, provided
there not too much ebulition
May their oars pull together. May
their sails be filled by propi,ious
breezes and their bark, at last, be
gently waited to "the better shore. "
Guv.
ST Charles, April 80, 1900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Refrlccrated Eggs.

EGGS become unwholesome when
Kept in refriscrators. y fungus forms
in them which is easily found by the
microscope. although it is not noticea-
BILE to the taste. The fungus consti-
tutes q danger when we consider how
many eggs are consumed by all classes
Of society, and people of delicate con-
stitutions ought to be particularly care
full that they eat flesh aud not kept
eggs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Why NOT CLOSE EARLY j?
The Fine Work of the Genus Fool.

A fool can DO more iDjary in Eve minutes
than FIFTY wise men cac repair IN month.
l, is possible to defeat or c:rcomvens the
machinations of a knave, but the fool is the
one specimen OF humanity against whom the
wisdom of the ages is of 10 effect. The
knsve is wise in bis own way, and bis plans
can be me, and defeated by greater wisdom,
but tue fool breaks ou; 10 Ill sorts OF unex-
pected places aod 10 one can forsee what be
will or will no, do. The fool has broken
loose 10 Sumter, aud, ss usual, he has played
the mischief, and the worat Of it, no oae
knows where to begin to fepsir the damage
the fool has wrought.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

In addition to the anonymous letter a
crowd gathered around the store of the Greeks
Saturday night, and they were annoyed oy
the comments and gibes of thecrowd, and toe
presence OF the police wac necessary to the
preservation of ordsr. This sort of thing is
entirely wrong and it should not occur again
Public sentiment is one thing: mob ls some-
thing different. and ii this method Of proce
dure is con,ic ued public sentiment will be
created for the stores that remain open aod
the early closing movement will be killed De-
,ond the possibility of resurrection.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Rcpeatcd sI,e.dor's Experiment.

LoNDoS. April 30.-Dr. Parker, Lon
do.'s wei! known preacher, repeated
this week Rev. Charles Sheldon's To-
pclza Capital experiment. The paper
put in his hands was PearSas's Illus
trated Weekly News. The hanSan pas
tor seems rather to have taken the wind
out of DR.. Parker'S sails and the latter S
effort are attracting comparatively little
comment or attention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
A BIG OK

George D. Shore & Bro. Thursday sold for
Shipment to Baltimore the bigg gest OK ever
II this city. The OK was raised in Priva;eer
and was bought in December. At that time
be weighed LAO pounds and yesterday
morning be tipped the ecales at l, ,672 pounds,
gain in weight of 432 pounds. The OK is not
ouly mooster specimen Of the COW family,
but is bigger and heavier tbau any horse io
this city, and the price realized was more
than is p.ld for many pretty good specimens
of horse flesh.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

The intense itching and smarting inciden: to
these diseases, is instantly al!ayed by applying
ChaM5erlain's Eye and Skin Ointment. MapJ
very bad cases have beer perm ane.ly cured by
it. II is equally efficient for itching piles and
a favorite remedy for sore nipples. chapped
hands, chilblains. frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25cts per box. For sale by DR. A.
China. Dec 800
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
operator Struck by Lightning.

ATHENS, Ala, April 30.-Charles Sar'
ver, night operator Of the Louisville and
Nashville railroad at Hayes switch,
near here, was struck by lightning
Wednesday night during thunder
storm and severely injured. He was
about to send an order when the light
n;nc flashed down the wire and on to
the kew upon which rested his shand. He
was rendered unconscious fer some time.
but will recover.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Dedication of Kendall Institute.

The aedica,ory exercises CT Ksodall lnsti-
tute will be held tonight Dr. Sanders. OF
Biddie University, aud othsr distinguished
persons will be present
Special music for the occasion.
The public is cordially invited. Exercises
begin promptly at $50 o'clock
Rev J. c. Watkins, Principal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
APoMder Min Explosion

Removes everything in sight; so DO drastic
mineral pills, but both a'e mighty dangerous.
Don't dynamite the delicate machinery of your
BODY with calcmeI, croton oil or aloes pills,
when Dr. Kings New Life Pills, which are
gentle as y summer breeze, do tho work per-
fectly. Cures headaches, constipation. Only
25c at F W DeLorme's drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Stamp Books.

The pos,of6ce now has stamps 10 books on
on SALE The stamps are put up IN small
books with non-ad besiva paper between each
sheet of stamps. The looks are made in
three sizes, to wit:
IL two cent stamps 0 25c.
"a Two cent stamps a. Acc.
4s two cent stamps g. 97c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Mad Dogs at Lucknow.

We were told recently that Lucknow and
vicinity were literally infested With mad d cgs
and that some anxiety was felt on account OF
their number. O1e of our correspondents in
coming from lucknow to Camden 'ast Thurs
day bad q1ite desperate encounter With ons,
and narrowly escaped having his horse
bitteo W ateree Messenge,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

At the LAST quarterly conference of Magno-
LA Street Church Me=srs. ". P. Smith and
Geo 3. Beaumont were elected delegates end
Messgs. j. s. Keocedy and D. S Moore al
ternates to the district conference, which cca-
venes June g in the First Merhodist Church
10 this CITY
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Dr. cadv,. Condition Powders

are lust what horse needs when in bad con
dition. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuge
They are aot 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.;
Chins. Doc 800
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Volcanic Eruptions.

Are grand. but Skin Eruptions rob life of
ioy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures them; also
Old Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils,
Felons, Corns, Warts, Cuts, Bruises. Burns,
Scalds, Chapped Hands, chilbaips. Best Pile
Cure on earth. Drives out Pains and Aches.
Only 25 cts box. Cure guaranteed. Sold
by J. F. W. DeLorme. druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Porter out of Danger.

New YORK, April 80 George F.
Belts, brother-in- law Of George Addison
Porter, gave out the following statement
last night: ..Mr. Porter has been oper-
ated upon and the operation was en-
tirelv successful. We do not care to
give the name Of the hospital OF the
names of the doctors, prt yo1 can say
that NGr. Porter is cut Of danger. !"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
A Coincidence

A somewhat re.narkabe coincidence &C.
Cured at the Redoone Church. in Pri7ateer,
on Sunday 1t was the double burial of two
double 6rst cousins paned Smilisg, who died
nesr together, and whose families lived near
each other. McD.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Visible Supply Of Cotton.

Special 20 the Item:
New York. April % The visibly eupply
of cotton is the smallest since 1890, when
cotton sold at i3 cents Consumption is
about 60 per cent greater and extreme prices
will 5000 be inevitable. We shall be glad if
you will give the widest possible publicity TO
, bis telegram.
Price, Mccormick Co
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
Be Careful

No wor1an can ae too careful of
her condition during the period be-
fore her little ones are born. Neglect
or improper treatment then erdan-
gers her life and that Of the child. 1t
lies with her whether she shall suffer
unnecessarily, OF whether the ordeal
shall be made comparatively easy.
She had better do nothing than do
something wrong.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
London aids Fire Sufferers.

LONDON, April so.-Lord Mayor New
ton has decided teopen a mansion house
fund for the relief Of the homeless peo-
ple of Ottawa, ard a Stock Exchange
fund has been opened with several large
subscriptions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02

The only way to treat fool is 10 ignore
him and go along 10 the even tenor of your
way. Do DOT dignify the fool with too much
notice, for if be once fooishly imagines that
ne is al importan. parsonage be will give
You no rest. Accept the consequences of The
FOOLS antics as dispensations OF Providence:
ias. as you would the results of cyclone,
aud proceed to rebuild on the foundations OF
common sense and reason. IT the fool bowls
because be is igsored, let him howl.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-02
lam :. ocks at H. G os,eeu 4 Cos

Base .all goods at H G osteen Co.'S.
H. C Osteeo l. Co have on haud large
stock of BASE ball goods-including caps and
bel,s-whicb will be cold at pleasing prices.
Base ball players should visit the store OF
n. G. Osteen + Co. before buying their sup
plies.