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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
BURGLARY AT SMlTHVILLE.
Mr.. w. S. Smiths Store Robbed Monday
Night.

Burglaries are becoming altogether
too frequent in this county and unless
there is an improvement owners OF
country stores will find it necessary tc
employ watchmen to guard their pro-
perty at night. Scarcely week has
passed within the past three or four
months without the burglary Of store
in Sumter county being reported. The
latest burglary is reported from Smith
vile. Monday night the store of Mr..
". S. Smith at that place was
broken into and the cash drawer rlHed
of its contents, amounting to about
s22 in small change that was left in
the till when the store was closed fol
the night. Exactly what else was
taken in the way of merchandise had
not been ascertained at the hour the
telephone was sent.
The burglar entered the store by
boring out the lock of the door to an
annex to the main store but as the
door from the room into the store pro-
per was also locked he had to bore
out this lock also.
No attempt was made to dynmite
the safe and this fact tends to confirm
the opinion that the robbery was not
the work of professionals.
This would have been good oppor-
tunity to make use of the bloodhounds
and it is to be regretted that they
could not be obtained at Smithyllle
early this morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
SAFE CRACKERS AT WIsAcKY.
Safe of ". w. Deschamps Blown Open
Last Week.

The store of ". W. Deschamps &
Co., at Wisacky was entered on Thurs
day night and the safe blown open
with dynamite by burglars. The safe
was cracked in a workman-like manner
showing that the burglary was the
work of experts in the business. The
combination lock was first wrenched
off with a jimmy or some similar tool
and the explosive introduced through
the hole into which the combination
had been fitted. The safe door was
shattered by the explosion and blown
from the hinges but the safe was not
otherwise damaged. The cash drawer
was removed and carried off together
with all the papers in the safe. The
cash drawer contained only $50 and
there were no negotiable papers among
those stolen, consequently the burglars
did not make large haul.
The goods in the store were not dis
turbed, the only article taken being
an overcoat belonging to Mr.. Durant,
a clerk in the store, and some revenue
stamps. among which were two for
25c. each. The overcoat was a dark
blue with velvet collar and rough
edges.
On Sunday morning Mr.. DesChamps
was Informed by a negro that he had
found lot of papers in the woods
about mile below Elliotts that he
thought belonged to him. Mr.. Des-
Champs was guided to the place by
the negro and there found the
stolen papers spread on the ground
where the burglars had left them after
going through them in search of
papers on which they could realize.
Near by the papers the broken cash
drawer was also found. One note, for
s131.00, due next month, was not
found among the papers.
The burglars have made good their
escape and so far there is no clue that
will lead to their arrest. It is sup
posed that the robbery was committed
by two white tramps who were seen
loafng around Wisacky on the day of
the robbery and for several days prior
thereto. One of them claimed to have
ulcers on his arm. and the other had
disabled arm, although they other
wise appeared to be ablebodied.
They had been around the neighbor-
hood for several days, demanding food
and frightening women and children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
The Band Secures a Valuable Director

The Second Regiment Band has Sc
cured the services OF Mr.. Wilbur S.
Shoemaker as director. Mr. Shoe
maker is a musician of unusual abili-
ty and the band has been extremely
fortunate in having him join them.
The following is enc of Mr.. Shoemak-
er's testimonials. which speaks very
highly of him.
. consider NJ, Wilbur S. Shoemak-
er one Of the most unique and artistic
musicians in The United States. He
is gifted with the unusual talent of
excelling en- several musical instru-
ments, violin, cornet and mandolin.
banjo, guitar ard cello His tech-
nique on these is fine, fluent and bril-
liant. Singing. quality, tone coloring
and technical skill. stamp him as a
virtuoso of great ability
Respectfully,
A. G. Reichent.
Director of Music
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22

Occasionally few bales Of cotton
are seen on the streets, but the re.
ceipts for this season have about emo
ed, although if cotton takes a decided
rise, there may be good deal yet tc
be sold. The holding Of cotton was
not SO general this year as usual from
all accounts and there will be little
cotton on the market in the spring.
The Southern Railway has issued a
map of the United States that not
only shows that great system and the
territory it traverses to full advantage,
but it is geographically accurate and
up-to-date. It is fine example OF the
map makers art and being substantial
" mounted on heavy card board, will
be of permanent use and value IN the
business Office or the home.
Tom Nelson, colored, who was ar
rested by the police Saturday after
noon for stealing set OF harness from
the lot in the rear of Durant's store,
escaped from Sheriff Scarborough
while being taken to jail Saturday
night. The Sheriff tied Nelson's
hands with rope before starting for
the jail, but he succeeded in working
the knot loose and at the corner of
Council street made a break for
liberty. The Sheriff shot at him once
but missed and Nelson made a safe
escape.
Frank Calhoun, the hobo, who was
before the Mayors court yesterday
fitted the description of the tramp
who was hanging around Wisacky On
the day before the DesChamps
burglary. He stated to one of the
police that he came from Darlington,
leaving that place Monday of last
week. Of his movements since leav-
ing Darlington he was uncommunica-
tive. He was seen in company with
another hobo Monday afternoon, but
when Calhoun got drunk and was
gathered in by the police the other
disappeared.
Mayor Stuckey received letter last
Friday from Health Officer E. L.
Reardon who is in Charleston attend
ing the Exposition. Mr.. Reardon
speaks in glowing terms of the big
show and of our county exhibit. He
says the. Sumter County exhibit is
one of the best and that it is attract
ing much attention. Capt. Suder, he
SAYS. has done splendid work. consid-
ering the appropriation given him,
and that he is talking up Sumter
County from early morn till late at
night. Mr.. Reardon also speaks high
" of the exhibit in the Woman's
Building. We are glad to hear of such
good accounts of our exhibits at
Charleston and of the success of the
Exposition in general.
The City Council has granted per-
mission to the Bell Telephone Co. to
erect poles in the city for long dis
tance line and to establish long dis
tance station in this city The Bell
Company will not establish a regular
local exchange in Sumter, and at pres
ent there is said to be 10 intention on
the part of that corporation to enter
the field in competition with the local
telephone exchange. The representa-
tives of the Bell Company stated while
in tie city that the long distance line
will be run into Sumter in the near
future and that the station will be es-
tablished within month or two.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
PERSONAL.

Mr.. j. j. Ragin spent Sunday il
the city.
Mr.. S. NJ. Mccall, of Mayesville, was
in town Friday.
Col. W. D. Scarborough, OF Dalzell
was in town Friday.
Sheriff Il. w. Scarborough went tc
Columbia yesterday.
DR.. ". R. Mcleod. of Timmons-
vile spent Monday in town.
Mr.. G. NJ. Brand, of Wilmington,
N. c., was in town Monday.
I. D. Jennings, Esq, is attending
the Supreme Court in Columbia.
Mr.. Fred Renneker, of Charleston,
representing Bradstreet, was in the
city Friday.
Mr.. .Adolph Mannheim has gone tc
Charleston to install the Kitson street
lamps for the city.
Prof. and Mrs. W. Edmunds Law,
of Mayesyille, were visiting Rev. n.
". Edmunds last ween.
Mr.. ". z. Z. Marshall, who has
been spending several weeks IN
Charleston, has returned home.
Mr.. ". W. Dick has been confined
TO bed with pneumonia for several
days and was quite i'll last night.
Mrs. Thos. V. Walsh, Jr., son and
daughter, have returned from visiting
relatives in Fayetteville, n. G. :
Mrs. F. w. Porter, who has been
visiting her ssmother, Mrs. NJ. A.
Flowers, has gone to Jacksonville,
Fla.
Messrs. Nj. G. and Abe Ryttenberg
went to New York to attend the mar
riage of Mr.. Jake Ryttenberg, which
took place Monday.
DIR. D. R. McCallum has been quite
sick since Sunday night with pneu-
monia, but his many friends will be
pleased to know he is not considered
to be critically i'll.
Mrs. Abe Ryttenberg has gone to
Savannah to spend sometime with
relatives. Miss Celia Wiel who has
been visiting Mrs. Ryttenberg has also
gone to Savannah.
Miss Annie Ewell, of the Sumter
School of Music, assisted by Miss
Durham violinist. and six of her pu-
pills, Misses Marie DeLorme, jamie
Spann, Eleanor Mason, Emma Baker,
Marguerite Mcleod and Katie Moses
gave musical concert in Institute
Hall in Manning last FRIDAY night.
Miss Bessie Ingram also assisted in
the entertainment. The concert was
very enjoyable and was attended by
quite number Of the Manning folks
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
A Raging, Roaring Flood

Washed down a telegraph line which
Chas c Ellis Of Lisbon, La, had to repair.
Standing waist deep in icy water he
writes, gave me a terrible cold and cough.
It grew worse daily. Finally the best doc
tors IT Oakland, Neb, Sioux City and Om-
aha said had consumption and could not
live. Then began using Dr. Kings New
Discovery aud was wholly cured by six
bottles" Positively guaranteed for coughs,
colds and all shroat and lung trouble by ]
T w DeLorme. Price SOC and 81. Trial
bottles free.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
The Funeral of Mr.. Vim. White.

The funeral services Of Mr.. William
White, who died on Wednesday morn
ing, were held Friday morning at II
o'clock at the Presbyterian Church.
Dr.. n. W. Edmunds conducted the
services. The remains were laid to
rest in the cemetery west of the city.
The following gentlemen acted as
pail bearers: u. Fl. Chandler, E. f.
Miller, DR.. II. M. Stuckey, Edgar
Raynsworth, Robert Haynsworth, G.
G. Rowland, W. S. Jones, and Walter
Stubbs. The floral tributes were many
and beautiful. The services were at
tended by large gathering of rela-
tiyes and friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
The State Of South Carolina
COUNTY OF SUMTER

By Thos. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, John W. Manigault made
suit to me to grant him Letters of Ad
ministration Of the Estate of and effects of
James Manigault, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all apd singular the kindred and cred
itors of the said James Manigault, late of
said County and State, deceased, that they
be and appear before me, in the Court of
Probate, to be held at Sumter, c. H, on
February 7th, 1902, next after publication
thereof, at il o'clock in the forenoon, to
show cause, if any they have, why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand, this 22d day of
January, A. D., 1902.
THOS, V. WALSH.
Jan 22-2t Judge of Probate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22

Severe colds are epidemic in this
city and there are not a few cases OF
pneumonia reported.
The Second Regiment Band is plan
ming for another concert in the near
uture.
County supt. of Education ". P.
Baskin visited the schools OF Rafting
Creek and Manchester townships dur
cling the past two weeks.
, Since the change in schedule of the
Charleston train, the News and Cou-
rier has failed several times to reach
this city on the day Of publication.
The great rush on the fire sale in
the Masonic Temple continues. The
lovers of bargain counter goods are
having great time of it this week
and the procession keeps up from
morning until night.
The police wish to thank the Wood
men of tie World and the Knights Of
Pythias for so kindly remembering
them on the occasion of their
banquets. The officers appreciate the
favors shown them very highly.
Unless the Legislature acts prompt
ly on the jury law, and either enacts
a new law that conforms to the con-
stitutional requirements or patches up
the old law 50 as to get around the
recent decision of the supreme court,
it Will be impossible to try cases
requiring juries at the next term of
court.
Unless the contractor pushes the
macadam work on Main Street he will
lose tidy bit of money for he is IN
der contract to complete the work
within sixty days from the time ne
began WORK OR to forfeit S3 per day for
the time exceeding 90 days. AS he
has been at work more than sixty days
already. the city is saving money by
the slow progress he is making.
Deputy Sheriff Gaillard went to
Camden Monday for Punch Cantey,
a negro who was wanted in this coun-
ty for violation Of contract He bad
been arrested by the Kershaw author
ties at the request of the Sheriff and
was turneed over to the Deputy
Sheriff, who brought him back that
night.
hVEGeQDSTS > COSG SoIS Las SOGUOI W
be the talk of the town and county
as well. Their store has been SO
crowded for tee past few days that
thew could hardly serve all their Gus
toners. They have new advertise
ment in this Issue continuing their
sale.
The large plate glass windows have
been put in place at China's Drug
store and the store presents a hand
some front. The workmen are engaged
IN remodelling the interior, and when
all the improvements are finished, the
rharmacy will be one of the most up
Jo-date buildings in the city.
It is probable that the plan to have
Sumter water on tap IN connection
With the Sumter County exhibit in
Charleston will have to be abandoned.
It was intended to make the first
sbipment of four barrels of water fol
the fountain Friday, but the freight
charges we're found to be so much
higher than was anticipated that the
sbipmenS was not made. When Sum
fer people 90 to the Exposition they
will be unable to obtain Sumter water
TO drink, but there will be lots OF
other beverages on tap and they will
be in no danger of perishing Of thirst.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22

Last Wednesday night at the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
j. n. Phillips, Mr.. [. A. Cook, OF
Columbia, and Miss Stella Philips, OF
this city, were united in marriage, TIE
Rev r. Fl. Jones performing the
ceremony.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
River Bridge Burned.

The seventh span Of the Santee
River trestle on the Manchester and
Augusta r. r. was burned Saturday
morning about O'Clock. Passenger
train, No. 50, from Florence to Au-
gusta, was detained in this city until
10 O'Clock. The trestle has been re-
paired and traffic was only interrupt
ed for few hours.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
MARRIED.

Att p. m., Wednesday, January Is,
1902, at the residence of Mr.. John
W. Stuckey, Bishopville, S. o.. by
Rev. j. D. Higgins, Mr.. Wilson
Franklin Scarborough and Mrs. Lot
tie Stuckey Syneth, all Of Bishopville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
"BENEDlGT ARNGLD."

Rev. P. C. Garris Will lecture in
the Magnolia Street Methodist Church
next Friday night on the subject,
Benedict Arnold Admission 10
cents. After the lecture refreshments
will be served at Mrs. Brinkley's.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Estate of Ben Pierson-Citatino.
Estate of James Manigault-Cita-
don.
J. Ryttenberg & sons-our Great
Cost Sale.
". P. Baskin, sup't-Teachers' Ex-
animation.
wants-Boarding in Charleston.
Work for ladies or gentlemen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22

Last Thursday night at the residence
of Mr.. M. C.. Kavanaugh, Mr.. William
Hough and Miss Gertrude Nichols
were united in marriage, Rev. +. M.
Satterwhite officiating.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22

At the Magonlia Street Methodist
Church parsonage, at 80 o'clock last
Wednesday night, Rev. ". A. Fairey,
officiating, Mr.. ". H. Richardson and
Miss Bridget Curren.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
RELIGIOUS.

The stewards of the Rembert cir
cult, Methodist Episcopal Church.
South, will please meet at Mcleod
Church, January 25th, Saturday be-
fore the 4th Sunday, at II a. m.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
THE STATEOF SOUTH CAROLINA.
caUNTY Of SUMTER.

BY Thos. v Walsh, Esq. Probate Judge.
Whereas. Julia Pierson made suit to
me to grant her Letters Of Administration
of the estate of and effects of Ben Pierson,
deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admonish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Ben Piersoa, late of
said County and State. deceased. that
they be and appear before NE. in the
Court of Probate. TO be held at Sumter c..
H. on Feb. Oh. 1902. next. after publca-
ton thereof. at II o'clock in the forenoon.
10 show cause. if any they have, why the
said administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand this ped day Of
January, A. d. 1902.
THOS. V. WALSH.
Jan 22-2t Judge of Probate.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09

hit of Greek tragedy in twentieth century
Partisan dress Is bold and interesting, but sew
eral veteran playgoers and critics, including the
authors colleagues of the French Academy
shook their heads on leaving the theatre. saying
the play was too crude and brutal to be success
full. and this judgment is probably correct.
La Bande' a Leon vaudeville in three acts
by Tristan Bernard author OF "Anglais Tel
Qu' on e Parle" and other amusing, frisky farces,
was produced last night at the Nouveautes,
but in spite of the clever first act and notwith-
standing the prodigious activity of the actors
and actresses. including the pretty Mile. Cas-
sive and the droll Germain who jump about
like acrobats. distinctly disappointing
Les Cinq Sous de Lavarede," a grand spec
tacular extravaganza in four acts and twenty
two tableaus by Paul DIvo brought out last
night at the Chatelet, contains attractive
ballet
At the Automobile Club de France last night
a graceful little ballet danced by Mile. Sandrini
and the artistes of the Grand Opera, was given
at the theatre in the clubhouse, which seats
500 guests and the auditorium of which is by
all odds the most architecturally beautiful and
luxurious in Paris. It is lighted by 1000 cleo
trio lamps. concealed in double rows behind
the corniCes which during the waits project on
the ceiling changeabe rays of orange. green
violet and red like luminous fountains.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
EXPERTS ON METRIC SYSTEM.
WEIGHT OF EVIDENCE. FAVORs ITS ADOP-
TION-OPPOSED BY THE WESTING-
HOUSE COMPANY.
lnY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrnrNEl


Washington, Feb S-A bill has been introduced
in the House of Representatives by Mr. Lttauer
OF New-York. fix the standard of weights and
measures by the adoption of the metric system
Experts representing interests in various parts OF
the country have been asked 10 testify before the
Committee Coinage, Weights and Measures in
regard the merits of the bill Until this after
roon there has been little testimony in opposition to
the proposed law. on the ground that to
adopt the metric system would greatly simplify
the management of all business with respect TO
weights and measures officials OF the government
are disposed to favor that system. instead OF using
three different tables In the United States mints
for example. the avoirdupoIs scale is used for pur-
chasing supplies the troy scale is used for coin
age dealings with the public. and for assaying and
other scientific work the metric system is used.
To adopt the metric system would cause some
Inconvenience II is said. to mechanical supply
houses. School authorities would perhaps. have
TO be instructed no longer to teach the troy and
aYoirdupois scales. which for long have been
taught in primary classes. The testimony thus far
seems 10 Indicate that the advantages 10 be de-
rived from the proposed change are greater than
the disadvantages From officials nf the govern
mcnt the only complaint has been that the adoption
OF a new method for ascertaininR weights and
measures would cause prodigious amount of adj
ditional labor 70 the customs officers who would
oc compelled to compute tariff assessments accord
ing to proportions and TO the weight of certain ar
tcles Of merchandise.
Two Of the most conspicuous witnesses for indus
tral concerns We're representatives OF the General
company. 1t admitted by the representative
OF the General Electric Company that To change
the present scheme would some expense and
inconVenience, but he gave no estimate and closed
his remarks by saying that the OF the bill
in his opinion would be advantageous to scientific
interests all over the world. But the representative
or the Westinghouse people to-day produced figures
10 show where his company would be put 90
pense of 10000 II IL became necessary change its
machinery. drawings and patterns to suit a
scheme OF weights and measurements. Besides this
feature. he prepared to show where a change
In the present scheme would be injurious supply
houses generally. His testimony regarded as
r. DCli iYaH q Ink
II might long way toward defeating the pro-
posed new law. Scientific men especially anxious
to a change, because, they IL IS desirable
to have common system Of weights and measures
statistics.
New-York tribune., 1902-02-09
PARIS TO HONOR VICTOR HUGO.
FL ARoRArE CELEBRATION or TIE CENTENARY


ELABORATE CELEBRATION or TIE CENTENARY
OF HIS BIRTH.
Paris Feb S-The centenary Of the birth o.
Victor Hugo will he celebrated in Paris with great
brniancy. The Municipal Council to-day drew up
a programme of festivities lasting six days-from
February 25 to March . inclusive. The i'm
posing ceremony. organized by the government. at
which President Loubet. the ministers and all lead
ing Frenchmen will attend will be held in the
Pantheon February %. which will be the chief
day of the feteS. A monument TO Victor Hugo will
be inaugurated in the Square des NOsges in the
afternoon This promises to be splendid function
President LOubet. the members OF the Cabinet and
the municipal officials will take their places upon
platform erected facing No. g. HugO's house: a
choir will render musical selections based Hugos
he pronounced. A popldar fete will be held
I'm the evening in the Square des Nosges. which will
be brilliantly illuminated.
The following days will be devoted to balls and
concerts In the Hotel de Vile. the festivities cu
minating Sunday when another celebration will
he held in the afternoon in the Square des Vos9es
under the auspices of the municipality Hugoss
house will be taken over officially for a museum
there will be military music. choral selections Will
be executed and procession of school Children
carrying palms and flowers will march before a
bust of Hugo erected upon pedestal in front of his
house. The square will again be Illuminated az
dusk. the house itself being bathei In n SoIden
light, which will be thrown an image SS tha
poetic muse in mauve color. holding out a green
palm branch. An open air ball and concert will
conclude the festival ~