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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
The snwBRAo. QUESTION.

About forty c,,issos rsspooded to Mayor
Sssehsy's call for Q public meeting 10 the
Opssa House ct elk o'clock last Wednesday
sfisssooa. Oa motion of Ne. A White she
oayos vas called to the chair. Nobody CD.
psarsd 70 think about . Secretary, and nons
We elected.
Ne. white 10 sddrsssing the meeting held
that The ealy question TO decide vas whether
Or not shoossud dollars should be sxpeoded
foe sssvsy sed msp. The prac.icsbih,y
ssd ascsssity Wss the burden Of ell the
speeches.
Mr.. White offered Q resolution to the sfYsc,
thai the money should not bs expended on a
survey. hr. J. & Harsy offered 90 subs,i.
tote that Council DO requested to order the
sefvsy, sed make the necessary appropria.
sios for the purpose.
Rev. O O. Brown, DE-. n n. Stockey, DR..
Geo w. Dick, hsssrs II. r. Wilson and A.
nesss spoke 10 favor Of ,bs survey. Messrs
a. White. T. B. Fraser asd Neil O'Doonell
10 opposition. =.
The vote on the substitute was a tis-ls
sors IL sgsiost-and the meeting adjourned
leaving the matter 10 that shape.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
More About Sewerage.

Mr.. Editor: Citizen in todsy's issue gives
high praise to the generslship of the opposi
ton to sewerage. 10 fact there 10 no opposi.
fion to sc werags, the question is, are we as
tsx'ourdeued people prepared to 40 into the
sewerage business at this time. We are now
behind Sl6. 900, besides q bonded debt of
$Aa, 900. We eau bond for only about $50 900
more, and tbs subscriber does not thick We
can Get q proper sewerage for the SEQ. 600
Suppose We bond the city for the full amount
and some emergency q rises, and Who can tell
but what IL may, that we may need forty or
hfty thousand dollars, our hands would be
tied
No, NJ. Editor, the opposition az "Ci,izsn"
terms them. are not opposed to sewerage.
but they are opposed to swamping our little
towo at this time by bonding ter for ell
she is worth. "Citizsn" seems to thiuk that
the opposition amounts to only eighteen.
ha ha be will learn different at the next
meeting.
Fioe geuerslship I II makes US smile to
think that We have outgeneraled 60 CD men as
Msssrs. A. Noses, F. Fl. Wilson, Julian Har.
oy, DR.. Geo Dick sod Dr.. Brown.
AT the meeting Wednesday every ose of
the speakers harped on few citizens running
their waste water through Q terra Gotta pipe
on their neighoors property. Now he pro.
poses to do the same thing only 90 a much
larger scsls-damp the sewerage of the town
10 Green swamp Might there not be oppo.
elton there? Have We the right to do this
without permission II not, would II not
be better to secure this right before going
toto the sewerage?
Now II "Cinsen" and bis crowd outvotes
We will yield gracefully, feeling proud
that the gsnsrslship Of The eigbteeo was
soove per once. Taxpayer.
Snmter, August 3, 1900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
OESUTION ANSwkRED.

Yes, August Flower still has the larges, sale
OF any medicine in the civilized world. Your
mothers and grsndmOthers never thought of
using anything else for indigestion or bilious.
ness. Doctors we're scarce. and they seldom
heard Of appendicitis. rvous prostration or
heart failure. etc. They rssd August Flower
to clean out the system and stop fermentation
OF sndigssted food, regulate the action OF the
iver, stimulate the nervous and organic action
OF the system. and that 10 all they took whom
feeling dull and bad with headaches and other
schss. You only need few doses Of Green's
August Flower. 10 liquid form, to make you sat.
isdsd there 10 nothing serious the matter with
you. For sale BY A. J. China. A
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
FLAT.FOOTED IN FAVOR OF
SEW ERAGE.

Hr. Editor am % glad to ses 90 much use
oeiog made OF 'hs columns Of your live little
paper on the question that In Of such vital
importance to every thinking nan 10 our
city. Am glad also to note that Nayor
S'uckey has cot us an example worth lof
emulation 10 a6ixing bic signature and not
nom dc plum, for on questions of this kiud
nothing should be hidden, bu, each ono who
fsels the interest Of this entire populace at
heart aud who is not working for (selfsh
mouves should spsak forth 40 he thinks and
no, a. bic usishbor wishes him to say.
] do not think, Mr.. Editor. that the pur-
poses OF tho appropriation Of the funds re-.
ferred to by him, however, have been correctly
conceived. Nr. O. @ Wilson, OF Coluu,bis,
. most compstent civil engineer and most
thoroughly reliable gentleman, has for years
made special study Of sanitary engineering.
and to further his knowledge on that sub.
Jsct has gone to great expense 10 the prac,i.
cal study Of the came, not only IN America,
bot also 10 Eoglaud, Germany, France and
elsewhere. He was invited BY council to
come. look over the 6eld, see IL . sewerage
systsm would DO practical here and give some
idea OF the cost. This latter, of course, was
necessarily guess work He came and did
exactly what he was invited to do, and did
IL Rra,uitously.
Now after making 90 optical survey of the
town and haviog the knowledge of the Va.
rious kinds Of sewerage systems, he offers to
detail one suitable to our case with accurate
specifications and also . contour map Of the
entire town for what think o most reason.
able charge, only 1000 dollars, ~hich would
be deducted from the regular 8 per commits.
sions charged by oil competent sogineers,
after the sys:sm has been constructed under
h,s direction sod supervision.
Now, Mr. Editor. from an economical
point OF view Ne will never regret bav,ng
that amount 10 vested 10 the work of com.
petsot man. The kind OF engineering 10 no
ordinary work, to cay the least Theo let's
have 10 done correctly, aud save money in
the cod. 1.-THE best 10 the cheapest /"
The sewerage question, as you cay 10 this
(Ssturday) aftsroooo's issue, "is and will
remain 90 issue 10 Sumter until the matter
has been 6uslly settled by the construction of
q 6rst class system"
Let 10 then pay q competent man for de
tails OF . fret class systsm, and when the
details have been obtained SEQ the exact
s.nouot necessary to construct same. vote to
issue bonds to cover II, call for bids and have
our entire town severed.
Yours for sewerage,
Geo. W. Dick.
Sumter, August 6.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
Glorious News.

Comes from DR.. d. B. Cargile, of washita, !.
I. He writes. "Four bottles of Electric Bit
ters has cured Mrs. Brewer, Of scrofua, which
had caused her great suffering for years. Ter.
rible ssres would break out on her head and
face, and the best doctors could give no help /;
but her cure is complete and her health is ex.
cellent" This shows what thousands have
provsd--that Electric B,tters is the best blood
purifier known. 1t is the supreme remedy for
eczema, letter, salt rheum, ulcers, boils and
running sores. 1t stimulates liver, kidneys
and bowels, expels poisons. helps digestion
builds up the strength. Only SO cents. Sold
by J. r. W. DsLorme, Druggist. Guarantee
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
THE FIRST BABY.
It's Coming is Looked Forward to
With Both Joy and Fear and it's
Safe Arrival is Hailed With
Pride and Delight by All.

The arrival of the first baby in the
household is the happiest and most i'm
portant event of married life. The young
wife who is to become mother delights
to think Of the happiness i'm store for her
when the little one shall nestle upon her
breast and latterly she shall hear it lisp
the sweet and holy name, mother
But her happy anticipation quickly van
lshes when she realizes the terrible pain
and suffering through which she must
pass while bringing the little one into
the world. An indescribable fear of the
danger attendant upon the ordeal soon
dissipates her joyfulness.
thousands of women have learned
by experience that there is absolutely
no necessity for the sufferings which at
tend childbirth they know that by
the use OF Mothers Friend''-a scien-
tific liniment-for a few weeks before
the trying hour, expectant mothers can
so prepare themselves for the final
hour that the pain and suffering of the
dreaded event s..e entirely obviated and
it is safely passed through with COM
paratively little discomfort.
All women are interested, and es-
pecially expectant mothers who for the
i1rst time have to undergo this trial, in
such a remedy for they know the pain
and suffering, to say nothing of the dan
ger, which is in store for them. "bfoth-
er's Friend is woman's greatest bles-
sing, for it takes her safely through the
severest ordeal of her life. Every woman
should be glad to read the little book
Before Baby is Born" which contains
information of great value to all. II
will be sent free to any one who sends
their address to The Bradfield Regu.
lator Co., Atlanta, Ca.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
Mayor Stuoksy States the Real
Issue Before the People.

Ne. Editor: The article Of "Citissn" 10
your yesterdays paper oo the eubjsct OF sew.
sfsge, does not IN our opisioa give the proper
iososmatioo TO the public
The City Council did cot want to assume
The responsibility Of expeoding 90 isrge a
sua ss 81 900 simply for . survey ADD map
vith osiy Q possibility Of getting credit for
thss amount out Of . commissioo to be paid
the civil eegiossr Ia csss the sewerage system
vas pus 10 True. several speeches we're
made % The osstsg 90 the general subjset Of
sewerage. and the need Of Il for sumter, but
The practical question vas. should vs close
thie eoesraet w hr. wilsoo for the survey
sea osp. Macy Of the 10 Who voted seaios,
sdsieiog City Council to cxpsod this money
vs sssl sure are heartily Ia 'avor OF sewerage,
Dot rssliss that u would DO anw,se to expend
% large snn before aoy vote is taken on
sewerage, which may DO voted dowo and
some ,hooeht Thousand dollars would DO o
high prics for survey sod msp alone. We
vsos light and that light 10 q survey, but
sous. 81 least, Of the eighteen voting against
the psopositioo Oh Wednesday, thought 1.
would be paying too dear for ths candle.
It 10 ucfsir We think. then, for "Ci,i1eo, -
70 bold no thess eighteen 80 the Opposition q
oct IN fali fores' to opposs sewerage, sod
cot general the great demand aad nscessity
OF majority ~ Tho ci,iseos.
Article 2, Seci.oo l3. OF zoe State Con
s,i'o,ioo provides the mode OF proceeding on
,hs vital question. so " msiori,y OF the
f'ssholders petition the council to Goat ,be
necessary bonds DOT TO exceed say $50, ,000 IL
90 much be sscsssary, then the election will
DO held at which the registered voters (no,
the freeholders merely will decide for Us
whether ~s shsll issus the bond, and put IN
the s'versgs The city council can ooly
Issue the bonds after each favorable vote. and
80 . careful Get Of business men We do no,
think they viii sxpsnd much money on this
natter uotil authorised by such vote. So
while the summer 10 oo those aux ious for
sewerage usy get up the petition.
Respectfully,
A. Is. Stuckey.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
OUR GROWING TELEPHONE
SYSTEM.
The Florence Hello Was Prema.
ture

The clipping ia yesterdays Item from the
plotsuce Times was q lit,,. too revious
We tried to get the facts to print yesterday
aloog with the clipping but could not do 60,
and give them today Workmen are putin 2
up the wires for connection with the Home
Telephone system. and the Sumter end was
commenced at Lynche's River coming this
way but the line is not yet complete.
This is separate wire from the one that
has been for some time iu operation from
Sumter to Magnolia and Lyuchburg, but
uses the same poles.
Workmen from the other end brought the
line down TO the river and took up the end
OF the wire where the Sumter end was start.
ed, which made a connection with the Home
system aud the lioe Coming on here. This
line getting tangled or crossed with the Mag
nolia wire is what made the Florence "hello'
prematurely
The line is berg put up as rapidly as can
os, In q substantial manner, and as soon as
II reaches Sumter we will be IN full conuec.
ton with Florence and other points of the
Home system.
In conversation with Dr.. s. c. Baker We
obtained further Information as follows:
Poles have been cut and placed along the
line of the N. W R. R., about two thirds of
the distance to Camden, and line will be
Quilt to that place 10 the near future. From
Camden connection will be made to Colum.
bia and other points. The line will also be
continued down the N. W. r. R to Packs.
Vile and Summerton.
Another line will be built down to Broz.
doos and Alcolu, connecting with Alderman q
lines, and also oo 10 Manning. ALI these
connections. it is thought, will be completed
IN about two months
At present the Sumter exchange has abou,
zoo phones 10 connection. With the new
lines opened we will have about 1000
phones connected.
The phones on the Msyesvil.e lipe are
now served by different signals through one
wire, but 1t is hoped that enough Da,roos can
Do occurred a. Msyesville and vicinity to
establish a small exchange at that place.
The electric storms recently have caused
some trouble with the service of the, Sumter
exchange, which, 90 account of the work.
meo being away engaged on the uew lines
have not been remedied as promptly as other.
wise would be, but Dr. Baker says that be i;
doing all that he can to make the Sumter ex.
change frst class.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
The Question Of Sewerage Has Not
Been Considered.

Ne. Editor; The late mse,iog 10 City Ball,
wss called oy Couocil not TO decide On tic
question OF "ssveraae'' or cs se1ersge,"
cot eimply To cay whether or rot they should
pay hr. W''Son OF Columbis, 81, ,O0o TO max.
nap OF the city with plans snd speci6cse
uoos Tor, and On estimate OF, the probable
coss OF sewerage. The only motion hsfors
the meeting vas, "tsat the City Council Do
ss'oorissd To employ Mr.. Wilson to do this
voss, cod TO borrow. u necessary, the 81, COO
rsqsirsd to psy bio /" Those who opposed
ths motion, did % because they thought the
soooes charged vas excessive. because no
oppossaoity bar been givso for any other
oids, aod oscsuss they believed that We had
esssfe' eo~pstsos surveyors 10 our nmuu-
w veo wssld PROBABLY % williog to do this
wofk Tor much soslles san No word Of
opposition sss offered TO ssWersge. aod most
OF thoes vbo vo,s< sssinst the motion b.
lore ne msssioG would be glad to ses good
sys'so OF sewerage ss,sbl,sbsd, and nany of
teso vii, s6ould The Qusstlou cous up 10
The proper vsy, vote 10 bond the city for the
90, zoo 70 100000 shss nsy be necessary for
ses vsss. Taxpayer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

Owing to the result of the recent
election in North Caroline, 10 which
white supremacy was eugrafted on the
State Constitution. Representative
Hardwick will introduce into the nezt
session of the Georgia Legislature bill
providing for constitutional amend
ment similar 10 form aod provisions to
that adopted 10 the Old North State.
This enforces a property and education
al qualification on suffrage, which
practically = disfranchises the negroes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
THE CANDIDATES AT PRIVA.
TEER.
The htrst County Campo Ign Meet
ing Pleasant and Harmonious
Gathering.

The f,st meeting OF the county campaign
Vas held at Privsteee on Saturday, and IL
was most pleasant and successful mestiog
10 ail fespecs. There we're between one hun.
dred and 6fty aod two hundred voters pres.
cot, and the various candi dates were given q
close and respectful hearing. and ,h,re wss
not single unpleasant Incident to mar the
harmony Of the occasion
County Chairman ]. n. Kuight, who pre-.
slded, called the meeting to order at the hour
appointed, aud introduced the candidates 10
the folio wiog order
For House Of Rspressntatives-R o Purdy.
I Fraser, Jr, J Harvey Wilson, D IL
rouog, Altsmont Moses, 7 G Mcleod, J T
lnyrau d e DuRant.
For Clerk Of Co..,-Sherurd Nssh lab.
seot), w Dsnnis.
For Trsasnrer-H L Scarborough
For Sherf-W H Eppersou, S Y Dslyar
laossoO, E Jervey, n W Scarborough, J Z
Gsillsrd.
For County Supervisor-Marion Dop, W
q Scale. w a Sanders, Frean Melleu
For Auditor-J d Wilder, T w Lee.
For County Superintendent of Education
T Wilder, w P Baskin, J Edwin Rembert.
For Coroosr-A D Moses, TN Jones. s F
Flowers, g Il Richardson, T N Hugvius.
For Msgis,rate-W A Ne,t!es, IA Hodge,
(aosenD.
None OF the speeches were lengthy. q, the
time was limited and the caod,datts nomt .
rous The legislative candidates outlined
their platforms brieAy, stating their position
on the dispensary issue. the good roads ques.
ton, the disposition Of the State farms, The
use OF the State convicts and other questions.
The candidates for county oiicers spoke
sveu more briefly thso the legislative csndi.
dates as they had less grouud TO cover, but
Gil acquitted themselves we'll and it was diff.
cult to ds'ermlne which made the greater
impression.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

Believing that the acquaiotauce Of the
present incumbent, J. EDWIN REMBERT.
with the duties Of the ofii:e, the various
teachers. trustees and needs Of the several
communities Of the county quality him for
the tffice Of County Superintendent Of Edu.
cation, end that hs Is heartily interested in
the duties thereof, we nominate him for re-.
election, subj'ct TO the action of the Demo.
cratic Primary. MANY VOTERS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
NAVAL STORES.

Savanush, Aug 7.-Spirits turpentine quie.
at 3e3 +; receipts 2,434; sales l73; exports
2'227 Rosn 6rm, unchanged /; receipts g..
lac sales none exports 229.
Wilmington, Aug 7.-Spirits turpeutiue
machine msde casks dull at 80; country
casks aat and nothing doing. Receipts ia.
Rosin firm at 20 and l.25 receipts BIZ.
Crude turpeotine easy at lao for hard ; re.
ceipts 7e. Tar steady at LAO receipts SO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
FOR SHERIFF..

The friends Of Deputy Sheriff JAMES e.
GA1LLARD take pleasure 10 nominating
him for Sheriff of Sumter County, subisct 10
the action Of The Democratic primary His
long and efficient service as Deputy Sheriff,
his faithful discharge of every duty devolv
ing upon him and his thorough familiarity
with every detail necessary to the proper
administration of the sherif's cfice qualify
him for the positiou
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
Another Cow Thief.

% Monday, July 3oth, Joe Edwards from
hagood brought COW down for sale. Mr
/. ID. Chandler, who keeps storc just beyond
city lmits on Statsburg road, was the pur
chaser. After getting his money Edwards
LETT on the excursion train TO Savannah.
Later in the day the owner, a colored
woman, sent her brother in search of the
property, and the ownership was proved.
The thief has not been located yet.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
Fire at Brogdon's.

The gin house, saw and grist mill Of Mr.. W =.
7. Brogdon was destroyed Saturday morn.
ing by fire. 1t is supposed the FIRE originated
from the engine, the engineer neglecting to
extingush the FIRE properly When first dis.
covered the IRE was in the direction Of the
engine room. Loss So, 900. No insurance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
Tetter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting incident to
these diseases. is instantly allayed by appl, ms
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment Many
very bad cases have been perm ans.ly cured BY
1t. 1t is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples. chapped
hands chilbIains, frost bitos and chronic sore
eyes. 2sets per box. For sale by Dr.. Al
Cnins. Dec 800
Dr.. Cady's Condition Powders
70 just what horse needs whom in bad con
dition. Tonic, blood purifier and vermifuee
They are not food but Medicine, and the best
to use to put horse iu prime condition. Price
IS cents per package. For sale by Dr. A. J
China. Dec 800
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

The voters Of Sumter county are asked to
support for sheriff William II. Eppersou. a
true and tried Democrat, . man who was
gallant Confederate soldier and served four
years in the ranks He is competent and will
faithfully discharge the duties of the Office
if elected. COMRADES
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

The friends Of HARRY W. SCARBOR.
OUCH would respectfully present bis name
to the Democratic voters Of Sumter county at
the approaching primary ns being a suitable
man for Sheriff OF Sumter county, feeling
assured that be will os acceptable to the co.
tire people
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

Gentlemen: | want to DO elected TO the
oihce OF Clerk Of the Court for Sumter Coun.
y. No one hoe asked me to be q candidate.
Il guess they just didn't think of i). |
truos, however, you will not forget me at the
Democratic primary election, which will set.
tic tine question, who shall be clerk 2 a. far A
! an coocefnsd. Hoping to Do yours at the
primary, Ian
Very respectfully,
J. ". DENNIS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

Neglect is the short step 60 many take from
cough or cold to consumption. The early
use OF One Minute Cough Cure prevents Goa.
sumption. 1t the only harmless remedy
that gives immediate reeults. It cures all
throat and lang troubles. Children ell like
it aud mothers endorse it-J S Hughson l.
Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

The soothing and healing properties of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its pleasant
taste and prompt and permanent cures have
made it great favorite with the people
everywhere. For sale by Dr. A.. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
Cheap Rates on the A G.. L

On account uuveiling statue of Gov q. B,
Vance, Raleigh, N. G, August %, 1900
round trip tickets on sale 2lst and 22d, with
hnal limit August 25th. From Sumter
50 10
On account Farmers Institute, Clemson
college, August l3 20 l900-round trip
tickets Jon sale August IL, IL, l3 and Ia,
with final limit August 23d. From Sumter
$5.57.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
BURGLARY.

Mr.. J. A. Blackwell, Of the Brogdon Sec
tion. had bis house entered Tuesday night
A trunk was tho only thing missing, and
that was found in tho yard with contents
emptied, Hut nothing carried of.
Same night an attempt was made to enter
Nr. W. T. Brogdoo's house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
Mr.. Thomas Baskins LII.

Mr. Thomas Baskins, Of Bishopville, was
stricken with paralysis on Last Tuesday. and
has been very i'll since then. This is the second
attack be has bad, and being 7S years old
bis friends have but little hope of bis recov.
cry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
FOR SOLICITOR.

| am candidate for reelection to the
office OF Solicitor, and again solicit the sup.
port OF the voters of the Third Circuit, sub.
]ect to the action of the Democratic primaries.
JOHN S. WILSON.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08
CheraW to Chesterfield,

Chsraw, s. O., July 3l-Work will be
commenced on the Chesterfield and Lancaster
railroad within . week or two. This read
will ruo from Chsraw to Chesterfield and on
through Zoe section Of ceuntry now many
miles from Any railroad.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-08-08

l hereby announce my self a candidate for
tbe ofice of Coroner nf San,er Cooniy sub.
jet to the result OF the DenocrGic prinJary.
am acquainted with the duties ef the { flee
and II elected will faithfully AID Efficiently
perform them. The support and infaeucs of
the Democrats of The county 10 solicited and
Will oe appreciated. Respectfully,
THOMAS VI JONES.