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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Masters Sale,
DY VIRTUE of a Deere. Of the Oour, or

DY VIRTUE of Decree of the Court OF
ID Common Pleas, for Sumter County in
the State Of South Carolin., in the case of
kltzabsth Shulsr, against Maouiog Richard
Moore, aD infant undsr fourteen years of age /;
and John lsbam Msore, will sell O, public
auction. TO the highest bidder. at the Cour,
House, 10 the City of Sumter in said Cousty
and State, Oh sIlssday IN Janusry 1901,
being tie seventh day Of said month, at the
usual hours Of sale, the folio wiog described
real estate, to wit:
"Als that trsc, of land allotted to N. Perc,
Moore, contaibing one hundred aod two
acres, situated 10 the County Of Sumter and
State Of South Carolins, bounded on the
oortn ey on the east oy
lind OF Odom; on the sostb by land of J
Moore and west BY Estate Of Iaham Moore.
heiug part Of the land conveyed by John D.
Moore to lshsm Moore fourth Of August 1899
Book 8. c. page 81. More fHlly represent ed
on plat made oy Harmon Noise, dated
May 1885,"
Terms OF sale cash. II the terms cf sale
should aot be complied with 10 the course Of
two hours after said property is kpocksd
down the same shall ps Immediately resold to
the highest bidder. Purchaser TO pay for
papers and rsvssue stamps
Fl. FRANK WILSON,
kaster for Sumter County.
Dec. IL, 1900
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s's-bssdsd ceiling. passl doors, ssshes
ssd vssssiss blinds. ses,s sod de.ks,
ssi oil sessly pais,sd tsroaehou,, COO
ss'sa's . sopely school buiIdiog
vsisa shoald bs 40 object lee
con 10 other school distrioss sud
eoonisssss. bssssss IL not only adds
TO The coufors, bet exoi.es the pride
sOd ambition OF pupils aud inspires
the teacher add those Who Would
ssvil a. the expesdisare or raise
sspiious objections to the move 10 lhs.
direction ere 10 sad need Of education
spd splishmunsos shemselvs.. SsIah (!
Gov.
Wee Nee. Dec 80. 1900.
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A sword for Caps. Wilson

The members of the Sumter Light Infantry
assembled 10 the Armory yesterday after.
noon under orders from Lieu,ensn, Fish.
ourne and Capt. Wilson was present by
Invitation but be was not in the secret of the
meeting. The object OF the meeting was to
present TO Capt. Wilson q handsome sword
ana oelt which had been purchased for him
oy the members Of his command. The pre.
eentation was made by Rev. W. A. Kelly.
chaplain Of the company, who made few
happy and appropriate relaarks ia behalf OF
The company.
The whole affair was great surprise to
Cspt wilson, but this teo,monial of good
VIII and esteem from The members of this
company made bis Christmas all the more
pleasant.
10 accepting the sword Capt W Wi,sop made
or'ef but feeling speech in his eloquent
manner.
Chaplain Kelly was not forgotten hy the
company, and be was given q box of 6ne
cigars.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02

4 crowd Of negroes, men aud women, q
majority OF whom are we'll known 10 police
circles, celebrated Ohsistmss on Divine
street and thereabouts. II waa Q rough
and tumble time, from oil accounts, in
mean liquor, sticks, pistols, rasors and
1ricE bats were mixed indiscri niuately
70! wender none Of the participants were
killed or setiously injured, and only Jim
ho:s bears the marks Of The tray. His ear
and Henry Mobiles mouth got mixed up With
disastrous results to the ssr, moro than half
Of which Was bitten OF close to the head
hoso 'hinke Nobles chswed the ear up and
ewsi'owed It for 30 made dtligsnt search for
toe piece after the row snd failed to 6ud it.
The whole crowd was up before The Nsyor
next morning and most OF them paid for their
fnn. The Mayor discharged jim Ross, saving
tnat 30 had been sufficiently punished By TIE
loss Of an ear.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
WED0EFlELD NEWS,

Wscge6sld. 8. o., Dec 3l.--Ths hsavisst
rain siocs Last April Tell bsrs yesterday, bu,
'he eiosds bavs sAsishsi With the old Geo.
sury and IL aos looks % 10 tie twentieth
eeutary will DO ushersd 10 With . ass fall
day. III So -
- Tie hoaiAs,s ssrs sejoysd more thas sssal
sy opr tosnsfolks, disisss, teas ana soci.. f..
slse vsrs nsnssoss; and best Of eli 70 bad
very little siekssss.. saS .'
Psof, W. P. Wysr ssssrpsd frew b,sck villa
Sssssslsy, where BE- spsst The hsl,days, and
Spsose sehoo, sodsy. ~
DE-. \. L. Psslor spset several dsys q, bic
bessia Osssgssssg. which hs ssj,yes, ssisg
freed IRON bic professional du,us.
NJ. 2. ,. Ooyiessoo aud family, Of Naries
sssss last GEEK With MU Jas. 81. Aysock.
hiss Luey hsilstt, Of Lines,oos College,
sas came bone for The Aolidays will rstsro
W college or Wsdsssday norsisg
uf. O. 3. hssu, Of Bishopville, vlll return
aons tomorrow. He was employed BY
n'ss's. Jas. n. Aysoct / Sons for the fall
non,hs
The blind tigers did rusbisg bssiu.ss
a"s last week ssiliss dispsOsary liquor.
Iss' 'sod over for their iupply every other
day. -
The clerks Of our 's~s appreciated ,bs
ANA eoss'dsrsnoo shown BY their employers
- gis'ng 'heu Two dsys holiday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
MAYBsvILLH TIDINos

nsyss.ills, Dee si.-fhs holidsys ere
ever and svssyshies 10. esgioning 10 rsiapss
in'e dsllnsss. All the msschsn,s report
good nsds and ere satisfied.
TIE poles force vas kept busy during The
week bat 20 ogsnsss OF ssrioss sa,ure we're
eommitssd.
The Jordan nisstrels attempted to give 90
essseitioa on Thursday evening, bs, the
lest said seous them, The better. We only
heps they vill not ioposs ,hsmsslves on
ossss people elsewhere.
Ne. sod urs W.P Nssbits, OF Pisduos,.
returned hose THE nosaiog after short
visis.
Mics ssra !. 0,sss sill rs,srs 10 Dsrlioe.
TOO to.sighI
ssssrs. r. a. Cbasdlsr ssd J. q. ui,ls
vill leave for 8. O. College se.ulght.
Rev. q. @. Mayss, Of 0sssovills, 10 visit.
lag bic sis,sr. hrs. .. B. Nuldrow.
nr. D. q. Wilson, Of Charleston, 10 10
sevs.
Ne. ". , Mile, sf The Charleston Medical
College, lsh 10 day Tor Chsrlss,os.
Usssss. B. J. hayss and J n. Busssus have
returned from . has,isg 1ip to Clarendon
Osaesy.
Ne. b. ", Cooper. Of The Sas,sr Telephone
Ooopasy, vss ~ bone last week. g.,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
HR. DORN'S SIDE.
What the Retiring Supervisor Hes
t.' to Say OF the Transfer Of
Omce.
Bditor Watchmau and Sou,hrou !:

Editor Watchman and Southrou
Please allow me to make q statement
through your columns 10 regard to . piece
published 10 your last issue in reference
to 'he turning over Of the ofRce of County
Supervisor. do not koow who 10 the
author OF the article. but 1t contaios state
meots that are untrue. The statement that
Mr. Scale came to me several times after be
got his commission for the Office to be turned
over is untrue. The statement that I con.
ssndsd to bold on to the office until April
Is also untrue These are the facts in the
case: Mr., Scale came to me in Sumter come
time 10 November after the geaeral cleo ton
end asked me when could turu the Office
over to hin. lrsplied, saying that the ofics
Was turnsd over to me on January let,
and would do likewise 40 bad given bond
up to that time. When this conversation
took place Nr Scale had not given bond.
The next heard from Ar Scale was when be
appeared before the County Board at our
regular meeting Dec 4,h and appealed to the
COUNTY Board 10 reference to turning over
the ONCE aud rshsarssd the conversation we
Dad 10 November, aud asked me again wheo
would turn the Office over. I replied 40 1
did before, January let. Ne. Scale had no.
given bond yet. On the 10th Of Dec. Xr.
scale wss 10 possession Of bic bond, and
majority Of the County Board being 10 Sum.
ter on that day did get together and approve
bic bond. % Dec. l7th Kr. Scale went over
to Columbia for The conmisssiou. Dec.
10th hr. Scale came to my house, was not
ct bone, I had walked out to the chain gsue
camp. VI. Scale came to the camp and
found me there. He said take charge today,
handed ms bic commission. 1, was dated the
l1th Dec. told NJ. Scale that there had to
DO turoiug over aod 90 inventory taken Of
What county property had on hsad. NJ.
Scale ssked me how much time wanted.
] replied until January Let. / did no, COO.
tend to bold over uosll April. did not one
time entertain suy sosh 40 idea. did con.
'sod to held uotil Jsossry let for the reason
that the Law distinctly says ",hat there shall
% 90 election for The oface OF Oouuty Super.
visor evsry two ysars whose term OF Office
shaii b for two years and until bic ssece ssor
10 elected sed quali6es." Uodsr the Law
honestly thought that had right to the
ONCE uetil the 6rst Of January. The matter
vss referred to the Attorney General.
He decided otherwise and never eoateuded
. moment for the Office after bic decision.
Ne. Sssls's bond Vas approved BY u. ccuo,y
Board 10th Dec, received bic eoumissions
l1th Dec, ! turosd the ONCE over to hin
18th Dee. and the chain gsng yoth Dec.
shr Editor, do cot wish to enter into
eootrovssssry With suy one, but I think il
simple justice to myself that make the
above statement.
Respectfully,
,nG " Marion Dorm.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Supt. Bsskin Takes Charge.

NJ. W. T. Bsskio, County Superintsndent
Of Education.elecs took charge Of bio Office
Yesterday. The retiring Superintendent Mr..
). Edvia Rembert bad bis books and oil tic
sdairs OF the oifics 10 readiness for the traus.
Ter aud the books were checked up and the
ONCE tu'oed over to Mr.. ..Baskin without the
least dinic0lty. Ar Rsmbsrt discharged tbs
dnues Of tho ofi;e, during the Two years tina.
hsSilsd II, ~i'h eiicisucy Jsod p.iustaking
care.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
4 TREATMENT Chicago Woman Speaks

( Pref. Roxs Tyler. Of Chicago, vics.Presi.
dsot illiaois womsu's AIliases. 10 speaking
Of Chaussslsiss Coosb Rsasdy, Gays: ~
suesrsd With severe cold this winter which
shrsAssaed 10 rsa Toto pusumooia. tried
dissfsut rsnsdiss bot seemed to grow worse
sad the medicine spsst ny stomach. A friend
sdv'ssd me to try Chamberlsio's Cough Rem.
sdy and fosad II va plsssau, to take sud
U relieved ne ~ once I a. nov entirely
recovered, saved doctors bill. time and sus.
sssios, and ! gill sever b without this splsn.
DID oed'eiss sgsio." For sale sy A. j.
Ohios.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02

Destroying 10 victim, 10 . type Of constipa.
sion' The power Of this murderou, malsdy is
felt en- organs and nerves and muscles and
brain. There's no health I'LL it's overcome
But DR. Kings Nov Life Pills fare a safe and
certain cure. Best N the world for stomach
liver, kidneys and bowels. Only Csc at DR. j
2, W DeLorme's drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02

Ch'ussrlain's Cough Remedy 10 ID. n 9th.
ere s'ori's. Ih pleasant and safe for ehil.
drso 10 'sissnt al~ays cures. Iii. intend.
ed especially for coushs. colds, Group and
"hoopisg cough. sud 10 the best medici.e o
made for these diseases. There 10 20, III.
"sss danger IN giving IL 10 children for /,
contains 90 opium or other iojurious drug
aod may Be given as confidently 70 q bsne a.,
TO sn adolf. For sale by A. J. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
TAX RBTORNS,:POR 1901.
OFFICE oE.
COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER cOUNTy


SUNrRR, s. @, Nov II, 1900.
Notice is hereby given that D will attend. in
person or by deputy, at the following p,aces oa
tne days indicated respectively for the purnoss
VI ,eee'ving returns Of personal property and
uary let, 1901. 'ae
Al Office, Sumter, S. c.. at all other time. 49,
to Feb. 10th, 1901, ine!us i've. :" "
Tindalrs Store, Wednesday, Jan.
Privatser (Jenkins' Stosel. Thurs.
day, January 3
Manchester .(Geo r. Geddipp,s,.
Friday, January 4 - e.J ="
WedgsdeId. Saturday, Jsnusrv
Staseburg. Monday. JaDuary I
hsgood. Tuesday. January 8
Rembert. Wednesday, January o
Smithville. Thursday. January 10.
Gsl!'ards X Roads, Friday, ianu-
70 G0rd0.'' Mill. Saturday. Janusry
Mayesviile, Mondsy, SaDuar, ID
Sco''sv'!!e' Sc?, Tuesdsy, January. IS.
Sh''ch. Wednesday. January Is,
Norwood's x Roads. Thursday.
January IL
Lynchbsrg Friday. January Is
msgnoil., Saturday, January l9
Reid's Mill. Monday, January q
Bishopville. Tuesday and WeSnes.
day. January % and %
Mannville, Thursday, January d
Bossards. Friday, January 25'
The law requires that al persons owni,c
p.ope1.y or ~ anJwi'e having charge of such
property eithor Is agent. hus bnpi. pus,5;an
trustee. executor, adminis,ratoy %.
the same under oath to the Aud;,or vho
quests "i' persons to be prompt in makiny ,h.;.
returns and save the 80 per cent nennl,y -.
VIII be added to the property vaino;ion nt IN
persons who fai! to make return, within ,ha Ia
time prescribed by law. '"e
Taxpayers return whaf thcv ~,
day OF January 1901. "is'
hsssssors and taxpayers will enter tho eus.
gwen name OF the taxpayer in mil ale, -,
seParate return for each township xbero,S
properly Is located and slso ia each and cyar,.
ease the Number of tho school dis,rict ,nn:,
be given. "S"'c' must
Every male citizsn between IN, ,.o oe -
= u"' ,oo, mu Sixty years on the first day Of Jan.
'ary, lsoi. except those incapable Of eern;r.
support from being NAMED or from otbass
,auses; H are deemed taxable polls, ard excsnt
oph,euerate soldiers 80 years Of re. ON 1oni,
Try LIST, 1901. ~ w janu'
All returns mus. he made a, a. ..e
''th day Of February, next kcxnnn, me INC
e,urns alter that date and all -et.rns -
'.er 'ne zoth day OF February are smile, 80
penalty of SO per cent. = = 'N'eo' |"
J. DIGGs WILDER.
Nov Al. u"'e' county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
3sss o1ssf sn Iasssaso q 1ssP Ponsse,

A hssisas oar vsssrea and promiosos sdi.
sef ss'ssS {: ''Sssieg the advertisement Of
Osaessslsis's 0elic, Cholsrs and Diarrbosa
Remedy, ] an rsm,adsd thss % . soldier In
hsxico 10 ~ sud 'As, I contracted Mexican
d'sfreosa sud This remedy he's kept me from
getting an iocrssss Of ny pension for on
every rseswsl doss OF 1t restores me-" I,
70 anequsllsd ss . quick cure for diarrhoes
sad 10 pleasant and safe to take. For sale By
A J. ChiuaJ ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
a FriRhftul Blunder

will often cause a horrible Burn, Scsld. Cut
Or Bruise. Bucklon's Arnica Saige, the host in
the world will kill tho pain and promptly heal
IT, Cures Old Sores, Fever Sores. Ulcers,
Boils. Felons. Corns. all Skin Eruptions. Best
Pile Cure on earth. Only Is cts, a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by j. +. W. DeLorme, Drug.
gist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Coroner's Verdict.

The verdict of the corners jury 10 the
matter OF the killing Of TIgh Richardson 90
december 24tb, on tho road near the Poor
hosse, was "that Richardson came to his
death from gun shot from the hand
Alex Jefferson, and that Joe Zoel was on
accessory before the fact" Both Jefferson
aud Zael have been committed to Jail
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Child Burned In Mayesville

child about oue year old, Of Lizsie
Freednao. coIored, a, Mayeeviiie is reported
to bare oeeo burned 10 death on Christmas
day The child was left on y blanket before
the Ore and II 10 supposed that It's clothes
caught Gre from . spsfk.
A later report 10 that the child, though
badly burned wss not deed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02

"hen threatened Ly pseumonia or any
other lung trouble, prompt relief is necessary.
az II 's dangerous to deloy. We would sup.
gess that One Minute Cough Cure be taken ss
soon as indications of having taken cold are
noticed. 1t curea quickly and i,s early use
prevents consumption. J. 8 Hughson l.
Go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02

Got this ont and take II to Or A J Cbina's
drug store and get free sample Of Chamber.
laio's Stomach aud Liver Tablets, tho best
phJsic. They also cure disorders Of the stou:.
sch, billiousness and headache.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
HPartlY cloudy

"tPY C'UVUy.
Killing frosts occurred on the followip
mor''nSG !, 2, II, IL, Is Is with thin ice
on the "a, IL, Is, i6. Rsins on ID and Sd
and 18th and i4th were very beneficial to fall
so~n wheat and oats, which generally cam @
no we'll and have suffered no material dam.
vgo from fros,s as yet
Abundant tains hsvs fallen at pretty reg
u'ar Intervals dariog the month, and the
temperature has been moderate and at times
m''dr 20 degrees being tho highest aud 81
degreee the 10 west thermometer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02

81 Joseph. Mo, Dec 3O.-A severe
snow storm set IN late this afteru oon
" th q coostaotly lowering temperature.
The fall is heavy 10 all sections io
Kansas Nebrasks. Iowa aud uor/aero
Missouri.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Meteorological Record,

The following is . report of observations
OF the weather taken ss Ststeburg, by Dr.. ".
W. Aodersooi for the 81 days ending Dec.
81, 1900:
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SAVINGS DEPARTMENT.

Deposits OF 81 and upwards received 7,
terest allowed ct The rate OF per cent ner
annum, on amounts ABOVE IS Tnd not exceed.
log $500, payable quarterly, on ficst davs ~
January, April, July nnd Octoner.
f N. WALLACE,
~ o. ARSON President
Cashier
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Estate Of Lorenzo Wrinkles. Deed

n Ill PERSONS having claims apnipst
IA aforeaaid Estsle, will prtsep, same dnlv
attested. and all persons in anyway indebted
10 SAID Estate will make immediate payment
70 WIN " WiEHLES,
Dec. SGT Adminis,r.,n,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
FARMS FOR SALE,

"E HAVR MANY FINE FARMS IN
w this and other sections, owned by sew.
erai large Mortgage Companies, who desire to
make quick sale Of ell real estate on hand.
THESE FARMS WILL BE SOLD REGARD.
LESS OF COST,
and th's is the best chance ever offered to
secure t..
HONE AS A Low PRICE AND ON EASY
PAYMENTS.
Write for printed list at once, end buy be.
fore we rent for anothss year ~
? TITLES ABSOLUTELY PERFECT.
ALEXANDER l. JOHNSON.
o,, 'o' Broad Street, Augusta, Ga.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF
SUMTER.
STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DE.
POSlTORY, SUMTER. a. n

TVSI1ORT, SU MTEK, 3. G,
Paid up Capital 5 rs, OOe CO
Surplus ano rton,s Is, 600 90
Additional Liability Of Stock
bolders in exceso of their
s'ocx $4,000 90
Total protection to depositors, Sl75 COO 90
TraDsscts "a GeDersl Banking Business
Special attehtion given to collections
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Mrs. l.. Atkinson
MILLINERY.

She has the largest and 6uest collection
she has ever exhibited, including scores of
rich novelties in Imported Round Hats.
Toques and BOnpets. as we'll ass choice ye.
riety OF handsome designs from her work.
room
The assortment 10 large enough and varied
enough to ineure a perfect choice 10 every
one, while the prices will te found more than
attractive
10 the Untrim med bat Department We are
showing q most extensive sssottmeut of the
newest and best shapes and eolors-at rea.
scnaoie prices. Ia this department we are
showing a particularly attractive assortment
OF Ready. Wear Turbans and Tooues in
velvets, Fei,s, Panne Velvets and Tucked
Silks.
=, a cno'ce variety OF Cbildfep's Trimu ed
prices.
Oct3 F'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
QUARTERLY STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITION AND BUSINESS OF

QUARTERLY STATEMENT
OF THs CONDITION AND BUSINESS OF
The Bank Of SUMTER Sumter, s. c.
AT the close Of the quarter ending December
81, 1900, published in conformity with
the Act of the General Assembly.
ASSETS.
Loans and Discounts, $26l, ,B53 60
Bonds, l2. 00O Of,
Bills Receivable, 1915 7s
Furniture Fixtures, and Vault, 1875 ei
Cash in hand, Cash Items and
OAsh due by other Banks and
Bankers. 4o,lb2 o.
Total, $s2s, s,6ss 20
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid IN, 5 200 90
deposits, 23o,977 II
Due to other Banks, 795 %
Dividends payable on and after
January J., 1901, 5000 90
onoividsd surplus, l3 ,625 36
Total, $323.6ss 20
STATS OF South CAROLINA, I CO
SUMTER COUNTY. o.
], w. r. RHAxs, Cashier Of "Tbe
Bank OF SUMTER" do solemnly swear
that the above statement 10 true, to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
w. r. RHANE, Cashier.
e Subscribed and sworn to before me this
I'd day Of January, A ID. l90l.H
R l.. WRIGHT, ISL
aNotsry Public for 8. G.
Correct-Attest.
W. B HAYNSWORTH,)
RICH'DI NANNING, lDirector5.
r.. l. COOPER.
Jana
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ssvsd fsoo shs nil, . few kssd,ed
yssds. and 10 sov sssblished in o.
seat school ssildios % may bs foued
iss sssSs'h dsy'sjoarssy ID ssy dire.
sios A school Ssildios vas sbsoIs,sly
rs4oirsd. the board Of mss,sss hsS a
sss ooiy su6sises 10 pstebsss . 10,
(asfss sousssd fancy prises here's.
besss) ssd 20 cree: ose Of the ordinary
soosso'ioosi and dissrssssuI sssoss thu.
sss ssild'es are sssslly ssot to NJ.
Wo. +. Hssbsek. our recon. Cso,,.r
Aessieso osighbor. offered 10 donate /.
most sppropr .ss sod seotrsI cite Of two
sores 10 "a sosle Of the X roads. upon
shs expressed condition. proviso snd
srpals,ioo that neat snd CON sor,able
ss'idiog shoald bo put upos il for
ssAeel purposes. which ODER usjori,y
OF the board wisely accepted. Messrs.
VIII Cooper and Coy Hsrbect we're
sbs contractors aod these gentlemen
have dooe themselves mueh e-edi, a.
sms'eur meoSsoios Brick fouo ds,ioo
oodsrs ssssbsr boarding. neat eoroio.
ies. 'essssd ssd sfovsd flooring. doa.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-06-07
ANOTHER TRUST IS SUGGESTED.

1t seems, says the Savannah News,
that the president of one of the life in
surance companies thinks that these
companies should get together in re-
spect to certain matters IN which all of
them are interested.
For instance, he thinks there should
be an increase in rates in certain re-
g1ons and in certain occupations He
bases this opinion upon the fact that
there has been too great cutting of
rates in recent years Life companies
should of course have wide margins
of safety. The number of people inter
ested in life insurance is very large.
The competition among the companies
is fierce. All of them are doing their
utmost to get business, and it may be
that competition has forced rates low
or than they ought to be. While it is
true that those seeking insurance want
to get it as low as possible, they don't
want rates reduced below the safety
point.
The income from securities is not as
great now as it was few years ago. 1t
is difficult to get q frst-class bond
at par that pays three and half per
cent. A dozen years ago it was easier
to get first.class bonds that paid five
per cent.
The railroads have had to combine, or
at least establish what is called AEON
munity of interest to prevent rate cut
ting, which means financial ruin.
They couldn't stand the competition.
And, as pointed out, life insurance
companies are thinking it advisable to
get together and take steps of some
kind to protect themselves against
competition. They got along well
enough as long as the field was not
overworked, but now they find that tc
get business concessions must be made,
and there is no end to the concessions
No doubt policy holders would see
with satisfaction steps being taken thai
would, in a measure, ward off troubles
arising from competition.