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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
A Japanese Lecturer.

Rev. Zensuke Hinohara, of Yama-
getschi, Japan, lectured at the First
Methodist Sunday School last Sunday
afternoon. He gave an interesting ac-
count of his conversion to Christianity
and the prosecutions he subsequently
endured in his family and in the Japa-
nese army because he had turned away
from the Buddhist faith of his fathers.
In the evening Mr.. Hinohara lee
tured in the Magnolia Street Church
on "The Process Of Converting a
Heather. - The lecture was illustrated
with magic lantern views and the
church was crowded to its utmost
capacity.
Mr.. Hinohara is student of Trinity
College, Durham n. G. He is a
young man of intelligence and express
es his thoughts remarkably we'll in
English considering the fact that he
has been in this country less than one
year. His purpose here is to fit him.
self for the work of the ministry in his
native land
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
Mayors Court.

Mann Nelson charged with attempt
ing to cut Mary Wright with a knife,
was discharged for lack Of evidence to
establish the offence.
James Washington Green, for yio-
lation of the license ordinance. Paid
fine of five dollars.
Sarah Jackson testified in the May
or's court yesterday. Her evidence
was. displeasing to Marion Durant,
and on her return home, he knocked
out two or three Of her teeeth and in
ficted other injuries. Now Marion is
lodging the police.
Mr.J. C. Geddings for riding bicycle
on the sidewalks Saturday night with
out lighted lantern. Paid fine of
one dollar.
Jack McElveen, colosed, for riding a
bicycle recklessly on Main street and
knocking down Mr.. S. Fl. Edmunds'
little child. Five dollars paid. Then
Jack got gay and insolently demanded
immediate return of knife which
Officer Seymour had take at time Of
arrest. The Mayor pro tenn imposed
an additional fine of two and half FOR
contempt of court. Jack got up the
81. 50 and lefs without any further
speeches.
Marion Durant for beating Sarah
Jackson and knocking cut one Or two
Of her teeth ten dollars or twenty
days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
Lee County Locals.

From the Bishopyille Leader.
Miss Earline White and Miss
Hortensia Haynsworth, of Sumter,
are the guests of Mrs. Lucius Baker.
Miss Richardson, of Sumter, was
among the guests at the ball last
Thursday night.
Mr.. Edgar DesChamps, Of Wisacky,
who went out west last fall, recently
had a sun stroke and will return home
in few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ashby Stuckey, of the
Mannville section, have returned from
trip to Mrs. Stuckey's old home in
oIsssSs Prssiding ioISIi Elder Kiigo preached ar
excellent and logical sermon last Sun
day afternoon in the Bishopville
Methodist Church, and held the Quar-,
terly Conference after it.
Miss Madge Keels, who has been the
guest Of Mrs. J. W. Scott, Of Wisacky,
returned to her home in Sumter Las,
Friday.
Mrs. W. W. McCutchen, of Wisacky,
who has been for some time lying very
low with typhoid fever, at Saluda,
n. c., was, from last accounts, slow.
ly improving.
Rev. S. D. Bailey preached splen.
did sermon at the Methodis5 Church
here last Sunday. He asserted, dur.
ing the course of his remarks, that
any man who voted for such a man as
Jim Tillman for Governor would be
untrue to himself, to his country anc
TO his God.-Tillers Ferry correspon,
dence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
LIST of Managers fer the Primary Election
of Lee County.

Bishopyille-W. H. Dixon, Jno. W.
Crosswell, W. NJ. Reid, Clerk.
Cedar Creek. S. Watson, L. NJ.
Davis, ". r. Remington.
Stokes Bridge. F. Mozingo, H.
n. Mckenzie, J. A. Smith, Fl. H.
Pate, Clerk.
Herriotts-J. P. Wilson, j. K.
Heriot, S. j. Hill, Wm. Burroughs,
Clerk.
Cypress. W. P. DuBose, 7. L.
Northcut, 2. A. Parnell, j. A. Har-
ris. Clerk.
Mt. Clio No. 1-C. c. Reid, Will
ogSRsi' Mt. cliomk: iesl SD~E. E: Wells, R. F.
Smith, G. K. Price.
Turkey Creek-Wm. NJ. Kelly, j. j.
Josey, Lawrence Holland.
Hampton. Z. Fraser, S. M. Col
clough, D. A. Outlaw, 81. Y. DuBose,
Jr., Clerk.
S. d. More, j. A. Hickson.
Magnolia Reformed Dem. Club
T. T. Cole, W. G.. Pigate, j. D.
Clark, ]. ". Phillips, Clerk.
Atkins-J. A. Thomas, G. Taylor,
W. q. Truluck.
Wells X Roads-B. A. Keels, VIM.
NJ. Baker, j. T. Tallons.
Manvill-W. j. Barrett, r. L.
Dixon, j. M. Bramlett, Nat Barnett,
Clerk.
smithville-R. p. Weldon, T. NJ.
Hancock, L. A. White.
McCaskill's Mill-A. Johonson, J.
D. Davis, G. II. Huntley.
Rattle Snake Springs-J. L. Mathis,
A. K. Lee, F. E. Hancock.
Inoia-F. J. Boykin, B. G. Cook,
j. ". Brown.
Lucknow-W. A. Gardner, W. A.
PEBBLES, r. F. HYATT.
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The Lee County Case.

Columbia, Aug. 12.-The following
was banded in at the Bureau today:
In The News and Courier Of the 9th
instant appears letter from Lynch
burg, Lee County, in whcih is the fol-
lowing statement:
"It is pity that the Supreme Court
cannot or will not decide the question
as to the validity of the election OF Lee
County before the trouble and expense
of campaign have been gone through.
Once before It has happened that this
county had AN election, and after all
the work of an election and transfer
ring Of records had been completed the
election was declared Illegal
The records in the Supreme Court
show:
l. That petition for Injunction to
restrain the organization of Lee Couu-
ty was fled in this Court on the Sd
day of June, the day before the Court
took a recess until the fourth Monday,
November "a next, unless sooner con-
vened by proper authority.
3. An order thereupon issued re-
curing the commissioners OF Lee
County to show cause why the lnjunc-
tion should not issue.
8. On June 25 the return of the
commissioners, together with some
affidavits, was fled.
No other papers relating to the case
have been fled in the Office of the
clerk of the Supreme Court. Moth
inc further has been done by the at
torneys on either side, SO far as the
records of the Supreme Court show, to
bring the case to hearing.
.. r. Brooks,
Clerk of Supreme Court.
News and Courier.
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J. D. Higgins,
Secretary B. R. Union.
Officer McKagen Reinstated.

The Police Committee held a meet
ing on the 18th for the purpose of in
vestigating the charges preferred
against Officer ". ". McKagen on ,Sth
inst. The charge was made by Act
ing Chief Weeks under Rule XIII Of
Regulations which provides that sno
policeman while on duty shall leave
his beat any time for any purpose
without first notifying the Chief of
Police or the policeman on the adjoin-
ing beat, of the place to which he is
going and the reason therefore.
Mr. McKagen stated on night of 7th
inst. he met Chief Bradford on the
street and told him that he (McKagen)
wanted to get off for short time, and
would get Mr.. j. B. Richardson to
serve in his stead during the time he
was off. Mr.. Bradford consented.
McKagen informed Officer Seymour
that he had obtained leave Of absence
from the Chief, and that Mr.. Richard
son would serve until his return. He
knew that Mr.. Weeks was Acting
Chief at the time and asked Mr.. Sey-
mour to explain the matter to him.
He admitted that previous occasion
Mr.. Richardson had promised to serve
in his place and failed to do it, but he
did not know of such failure until the
.nxet day.
Chief Bradford said be had given
Officer McKagen permission to get off
and put Mr.. Richardson in his place,
not recollecting at the time that he
was off duty. That night Assistant
Chief Weeks 'phoned him that Officer
McKagen was off duty and Richardson
had come on as a substitute, that
McKagen had said nothing to him
about it. He told Mr.. Weeks of the
way Mckagen had obtained permis-
sion to get off and that he would tell
McKagen hereafter to report to Mr..
Weeks. MI. Weeks replied, "There is
no use to get after him, if he report
ed to you it is all right.
Officer Seymour, J. B. Richrdson,
Assistant Weeks and Officer Barwick
were examined also.
The decision of the Police Commit
tee was as follows:
"The Police Committee find that
Mr.. McKagen obtained consent for
leave of absence from duty from Chief
Bradford while the latter was off duty
and without authority. That Nc
Hagen meant 10 disrespect to Acting
Chief Weeks and that ne be forthwith
restored to duty. Chief Bradford con-
senting to pay the expenses of the sub
stitue of McKagen during his suspen-
sion.
In reference to the decision Of the
Police Committee as to the suspen-
sion of Officer McKagen from duty
and his reinstatement, and the re
ouirement that Chief of Police Brad
ford pay the salary Of the substitute
during the suspension of Officer Nc
Hagen, Chief Bradford states that he
Informed the committee shortly after
the committee meeting that he de-
clined to pay the salary of the sub
stitute and that he still adheres to
that position.
The committee has since held q
meeting to consider the matter and
rescinded their action requiring Chief
Bradford to pay for the substitute.
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months ago, IS expected here Ia time
TO commence work next week. The
placing Of the wires upon the high
poles. and other Improvements IN con
Temptation, viii then go forward Wlth
expedition.
Among the visiting young ladies
who attended the dance Thursday night
were; Misses Mathews and Chisholm,
of Charleston, Blanding OF Lexington,
XIV. Anderson, of Summerton, Aohn,
Of Orangeburg and Stern, OF Savan-
nah, Ga.
Rev. II. G. Grossman and vile have
spent the past week at SulHvan's ISL
and. Previous to going there they
spent several days in Orangeb1rg conn
ty. attending the Lutheran Sunday
School Convention at Lebanon Churcn,
which lasted three days.
Mr.. W. D. Lowry, who has been
scent for the Southern Railway here
for more than year, has been pro-
rnoted 10 Travelling Auditor, and Mr..
sClsck, who has been assistant agent,
succeeds MI. Lowry. He took charge
Of the Office last Thursday.
MI. and Mrs. Louis Levi, Of Man
ming, are the guests Of M. and Mrs.
Mitchell Levi.
Mrs. Y. II. Phelps went to Ashe-
vile, N. c., today to visit her sister.
Col j. a. Rhame, of Magnolia, and
Jos. f. Rhame, Esq, of Manning, are
in town.
Mr. Frank J. Moses went to Colum-
bia today
Mrs. n. J. McLaurin and Miss
Isabel McLaurin returned yesterday
from Brevard, N. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
PROGRAMME OF BLACK RIVER UNION
To be Held With the Providence Baptist
Church, August 1881, 1902.

Sermons-Introductory, Friday-G.
T. Gresham.
Doctrinal, Saturday.. J. Meyers.
Missionary, Sunday-M. A. Connors.
Devotional Exercises-Friday morn,
ing-M. A. Connors.
Saturday morning.. P. Coleman.
Topics for Discussion-Church Let,
ters.
The best form of:
Receiving an applicant without q
letter;
The recognition of letters by other
churches:
Opened by R. j. Kolb and G. T.
Gresham.
Missionary Work-The obligation tc
engage in and promote;
The New Testament Plan of;
Opened by John O. Cough and +.
N. Satterwhite.
The Preaching of the Word-Why is
it not attended by larger number ol
conversions?
TIE preacher and the hearer-the
obligations resting upon each;
Opened by Peter Mellett and NJ. A.
Connors.
Reyials-The necessary preparation
for genuine one;
The nature of the work, ~ of the
pastor and ~ of the members;
Opened by E. L. wilkins and r. A.
Sublett.
The Sunday Scbool-Its sphere and
relation to the Church;
How to promote its usefulness in
country churches.
Opened by B. P. Cuttino and j. j.
Myers.
Systematic Benevolence-The diff
culties in the way;
The system that works best in coun-
try churches:
Opened by J. NJ. Kolb and J. D.
Higgins.
It is earnestly hoped that the church
es will send full delegations to the
Union meeting in August, and that
members other than the ones appoint
ed to s.open'' the discussion will be
prepared to speak on the above sub
iects.
Louis Bristow,
for Committee.
j. D. Higgins,
Secretary B. r. Union.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
C. Nj. E. Conference.

The fifteenth session of the District
Conference of the Colored Methodist
Episcopal Church which was held in
this city, closed their meeting last
night with great gathering at the
Mt. Pisgah a. NJ. E. Church. That
beautiful structure was packed to hear
the Rev. J. S. Person, D. D., the
General Missionary Secretary of the
c. NJ. E. Church preach a powerful
sermon, which made a lasting impress
sion upon the citizens Of Sumter. We
thank the pastor and members of the
i. NJ. z. Churh for the use of their
building and we also thank the citi-
zens at large for the kind treatment
that We received. TIE good people OF
Sumter Will never be forgotten by Us.
". D. King, General Secretary and
pas5or of the G. N. E. Church.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20

Rev. Fl. G.. Grossman's lecture, at
the Magnolia Street Methodist Church.
which was to have come off some time
ago, but, owing to circumstances, had
to be, postponed, will be delivered
Thursday night. Admission 10 cents.
Mr.. Bouschee, the postofice inspect
or, after looking over the rural free
delivery routes proposed has decided to
report in favor OF only one, that in
Privateer. The examination of appli-
cants for rural free delivery carriers
was held last Saturday.
The mail delivery service will go
into operation on September lst, and
those who desire their mail delivered
at their residence or place Of business
should begin notifying correspondents
OF their street numbers. Until the
mailcarriers become familiar with their
routes they viii find it very difficult
to deliver mail unless the address,
giving street and number, is plainly
written.
The dance given in the rooms of
the Sumter Club last evening was the
most largely attended and most thor
oughly enjoyed social event Of the
sumner season. There were large
number of society young people of the
city present ard the many visitors
who attended added much to the
brilliancy and eayety of the occasion.
The delightful music furnished by
Winn's orchestra was noticeable tea
ture and contributed not little to the
success of the dance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
a BRIGHT OUTLOOK.
Attendance Of the Sumter Military Acad.
emy viii be Large.

letter from Prof. Clarence J.
Owens, Of the Sumter Military Acad-
=emy and Female Seminary, says:
ssI I have made a personal canvass In
the interest Of the Academy and Semi
nary, of the richest sections of Sum
ter, Kershaw, Lse( p and Darlington.
Today I will commence a tour through
Florence, Williamsburg and Claren-
don. We have received to date more
than double the number OF applica-
tions received during the entire can
Fass last summer.
From present indications it will be
necessary for US to secure additional
dormitory room. !"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
The State Of South Carolina
cOuNTY OF SUMTER.

By Thos. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Mr.. P. Mayes, Jr., made suit
to me to grant him Letters of Admins
tration Of the Estate of and effects Of
George Lowry, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and d,admonlsh
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said George Lowry. late of said
County and State, deceased, that they be
and appear before me, in the Court of Pro-
bate, to be held at Sumter, S. c., on Au-
gust 9th, 1902, next. after publication
thereof, at II 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 18th day of
THOs. V. WALSH
August 1875 Judge of Probate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
Cheap Rate to Washington.

On account of the National Encamp-
ment, G. A. R., Washington, D. c.,
October 6-11, the Atlantic Coast Line
viii sell round trip tickets from Sum-
ter to Washington October.3rd to 9Th,
good to return until October 10Th for
$40. By depositing ticket with your
agent in Washington prior to October
18th and the payment of so cents an
extension of the final return limit to
November 3rd may be obtained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
The Cotton Market.

The cotton season is opening and the
receipts are gradually increasing.
Up to today there have been about l23
bales OF cotton weighed. The price
today is Z 3-4 cents to 7.So.
The cotton thus far received does not
grade high and the price paid is fair
one for the grade of staple offered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
Correction Of Council Minutes.

At the time of the presentation of
the ordinance to grant the Bell Tele-
phone Co., the privilege of installing
a local exchange Alderman Schwerin
said the ordinance should be passed in
order that all companies be placed
upon the same footing. Then if Coun-
ell desires, a general ordinance could
be adopted to affect all companies
alike, and he would vote for it cheer
fully.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20

Liberty street should be macadam-
lied just as soon as the City Council
can afford to have the work done.
The candidates though few in num-
Der in this county are an active lot,
and those who have opposition are
stirring around among the voters.
The dry earth system has at last.
been established by the City Council
and Health Officer Reardon will begin
at once to get the system into opera
tion.
The Opera House is being gotten
into shape for the theatrical season.
Mr.. Abe Ryttenberg who has leased
the Opera House has already booked a
number of first class attractions for
the season.
Hollywood Camp, Woodmen of the
World, of this city is one of five lodges
of the order that have been awarded
prizes by the Head Camp for increase
of membership. The prize is valued.
at $50.
MI. j. W. McKeiyer has agreed to.
lease the old Tobacco Warehouses
from the city and will establish a
plant for the manufacture Of wooden
fixtures for buildings. His plans are
not definitely settled, but this will be
valuable addition to Sumter's indus
tries.
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Terrific Hail and Wind Storm in Priva
teer.

a note from Mr.. W. o. Cain, dated
Saturday, Aug. 16, says: "A terrific
rain, hail and wind storm at D P. M,
has done much damage to crops.
Fodder is split into strings, and open
cotton teat out and twisted around
stalk. Two inches of water fell. ,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20
Goods Crops and Prosperity in Salem.

E. W. Dabbs, writing from Good
will, Aug. IA, to the State says:
Good rains have visited this locality
at proper intervals during the past two
weeks, greatly improving the potato,
sugar cane and pea crops. All are
very backward, and need most favors-
BILE seasons. Rust has appeared in
many fields of cotton. .This is rust
season" is one of the comments made.
Some fields Of cotton have started new
growth, but only in the more favored
spots.
There are more fields of late corn
than usual, and they are very promis-
ing.
Last Sunday I saw the crops from
here to Midway Church in Clarendon
County Before reaching the county
line three miles below here, there
was a marked improvement in the
crops, and all the way down the crops
are the best that have ever seen along
that road The rains were more fire.
qnent and heavier from there; no sctu-
al suffering all summer. In addition
to good seasons, the younger genera
tion Of farmers are way ahead of their
fathers. And some of the progressive
sections will have to keep moving or
this section Of Clarendon county lying
along the eastern side of Black river
will get ahead of more favored COM
munities. Corn, pease, potatoes, cot
ton, tobacco, all fine, especially corr
and tobacco.
The farmers attribute the improve
ment to tobacco which has brought
many dollars, and progressive ideas
into the community. This will be one
of their most satisfactory seasons: the
crop was easily made, is extra fine and
prices are good. It was refreshing to
drought stricken farmer to see SO
much corn nearby.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20

The county campaign will close in
this city on Saturday. \ meeting will
also be held here on Friday night,
and there is some talk of having that
meeting begin at o'clock, SO that
parties from Wedgefeld who desire
to attend can DO so and go home on
the a.12 train.
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News and Courier.
RELIGIOUS.

There will be preaching at st. James
on the 9TH Sunday at II. a. m., and
also on the 1st Sunday in next month
at II a. n. w. y. GieaJon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-20

The visit of R. F. D. Inspector
Boushee will result in the establish
ment of at least two new rural free
delivery mail routes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-09
IN NJ MAY
MISS LAURA TRULOCk OF PINE
BLUFF,
And Mr.. Harry 3. Curtis of Bridge
port, Conn., viii Be United in
Marriage.

The engagement of Miss A. Laura
Trulock, of Pine Bluff, and Mr.. Harry
B. Curtis, of Bridgeport, Conn, has
been announced in the Telegraph Un-
ion, of Bridgeport The wedding will
occur some time in May from the
Episcopal church.
Miss Trulock is the eldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. James Trulock. and
she is one of Pine Bluffs most re-
fined and accomplished young ladies,
and is a favorite in the best c ,cles
of local society.
Mr. Curtis is a prominent business
man of Bridgeport, and is secretary
and treasurer of the Eagle Spoon com
pany, one of the largest concerns Of
the kind having twelve large plants
in various parts of the Union, with
headquarters in Bridgeport.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-02-09
TO AID DROUTH SUFFERERS
Sum of $4,000 Has Been Received by
the Governor.

Governor Jeff Davis yesterday de-
posted with State Treasurer II. G.
Upton drafts for. a total of $4,000 to
be "held by him as treasurer Of tn {,
state of Arkansas subject only to the
order of Jeff Davis, governor, for the
relief of the drouth sufferers Of north
east Arkansas and Mr.. Upton gave
him receipt for same. says the Little
Rock Gazette. The drafts were az
follows:
Citizens Bank of Pine Bluff. $1,000.
John Scullin of ST. Louis, president
of the st. Louis and North Arkansas
railroad, $1,000.
Sebastian county bank. of Green
wood $500.
Theo Maxfield & Bros. of Batesville,
5000.
Robert. Johnson & Rand Shoe Com
pany of st. Louis 5000.
The last two above named are dona-
tiOns and the second, that of Mr. John
Scullin, though a loan, was accom-
panied by check for 81 900.