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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
TIE PROPERTY OF SUMTER.

The returns Of property for the cur
rent year as listed for taxation IN the
CITY CLERK and Treasurer's office show
: total valuation Of 81, ,694. 090. This
IS an increase of sf46, 554 over returns
of last year. Ne public buildings,
school OF church property are included
II the estimate. There are 1915 build
ing lots and ssS acres representing the
land within Che corporate limits OF the
isy valued az s3a2, 965. Number Of
buildings 1854. valued at s589, $40.
asne OF personal property sSd, ,sss.
The tax levy sor all purposes is four
seen and thre fourth mills and amounts
20 s24,794. Ten mills, or SIS 5000 is for
o.dsnary cnrrent expenses OF the city.
Two mills; or S, ,asS Is goes to the sup
port Of pubic schools. One mill and
q quarter or So, 006. 20 will be applied
to city bond inseress;; audsone mill and
la half, orsS543 O5 TO interest and sink.
INC fund on school bonds. IL property
was returned at, Of near, the true val
snes, the total would not be less than.
three rni1lion dollars and the rate
would Be- about eight mills. That
would make nauch more favorable
shoxing for the prosperity and real
condition Of the city. There would
bs, howeTss one objection to this and
that is thas city property at q fair valu-
atson Wonad pay much more than its
inst proportion Of State and county
taxes. because Of the ridiculously low
returns nsde or: most property
throughous the county and, indeed,
shroughoas the State.
There ought to beia general move
ment to assess all properly at some
thing Ike its market price. Nobody
would be injured in the process, for
tax rates would be reduced in proper
sion 70 the increase, and South Caro-
1ina would not occupy the pitiable
nosiHion Of the pauper State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
The Mill and Factory Syndicate Sale
Grand Success.

Never in the history of Sumter has
such crowd been seen in one store as
there was at j. Rytetnberg & Sons on
Saturday. AS one buyer said, 1t
reminds me of circus day in
the good old times, years ago."
Many came out Of curiosity to see
what the advertisement meant. and re-
mained to buy. Regular bargain hun
ters were out in full force and we're as
tonished at the values offered.
Everyone was delighted and went
away to tell his or her neighbors of
the real bargains offered.
MIR. Watson, who represents the syn
dicate, has made many friends, not
alone on account of the bargains he
offers, but by his genial and business
like manners.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
Cold BIooded Murder.

We do not think anybody is going to
accuse US Of any striking partiality
between the late n. G. Gonzales and
Col J. b. Tillman, his slayer. We
have never admired eitrrr of them a
great DEAL and we have nos been re-
luctant to say SO; bat at the same
time we are not conscious Of eve. hay-
ing entertained any bitterness toward
either. We do not entertain any bit
terness even now. However, as we
understand the law and the facts in
this case, we have no doubt whatever.
thas the Staying of Gonzales by Till
man was an act of cold-blooded mur-
der. We do not believe that Gonzales
ever had any idea of attacking Till
man, after the laster's defeat for the
governorship, and We have no idea
that Tillman ever thought 80. But at
the same time, it. must be admitted
that Tillmsn has made out a very good
case Of self.defense. Much of his tes-
simouy IS perjured no doubt; but it is
testimony all the same, and the aver
age jury, be its members ever so hon
est, cannot be blamed for giving it the
same credence that they gave some Of
the testimony for the prosecution. AL
though we think the verdict of the
jury should be guilty, we are conf
dently looking for verdict of acquit-
tai, and at any other result, we will
be very much surprised. There are
those who say that an acquittal in this
case will establish far reaching pre-
cedent of great future danger to the
state; but really we do not think there
is anything to fear along that line.
We fail to recall that the State of
South Carolina has ever punished a
murderer of the prominence Of Col.
Tillamn, and we. are not hoping for
the establishment of such a prece-
dent at this time.-Yorkville Enquirer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
HARMONY PRESBYTeRY.
The Fall Meeting Held at Midway Church.

Pursuant to adjournmnt the Presby-
terry of Harmony convened at it's fall
meeting on Wednesday the 7th instant
at - M, at Midway Church, Will
liamsburg county, and was constituted
by the election of the Rev. L. S. Por-
ter, of Summerton as Moderator and
Mr.. W. j. Durant as Reading Clerk.
The Rev. j. E. Stevenson of Mayes-
vile preached the opening sermon.
The attendance was composed Of all
the ministers of the Presbytery except
three detained by sickness and of
twenty ruling elders. The narratives
on the state of religion showed
healthful condition in grace, progress
and liberality. A conference on For
eign Missions was held which pro-
duced some enthusiasm and liberality
in that line. A conference too was
held about the matter of local home
missions which brought to review our
needs in that direction and suggested
methods of supplying them. The pas
toral relation hitherto existing be-
tween the Rev. W. W. Sadler and the
group of churches consisting of Lynch
burg, Beaulah and Lake City was
resigned by him leaving those
churches vacant.
Steps were taken to install the Rev.
Mr.. Holiday of Virginia, as pastor Of
the Manning Church, lately vacated
by the Rev. Mr.. Gregg.
Midway Church, which is served by
the Rev. James Mcdowell, is one of
the largest and most prosperous OF out
country churches. It lies aloug the
line Of Black river, a stream which
seems to be given over to Presbyte-
rians. The people are prosperous, self
sustaining and progressive. They live
we'll and have good schools. They
need a railroad, however, or some
easier access to this metropolitan city.
They entertained the Presbytery
with royal hospitality. The old Gus
tom of furnishing dinner on the ground
was in vogue and the tables literally
groaned under the weight and the va
riety of the good things served, in
quantities not only sufficient to satisfy
the cravings of the Presbytery to sur
feiting. but also of the crowds who
are attracted to such meetings.
Midway Church will always find the
Presbyter responsive to an invitation
TO partake Of their hospitality.
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CITY FINANCES.
Expenditures Exceed the Income and
Curtailment and Economy Necessary.

The expenditures of the government
of this city have been greater during the
past six months than ever before in the
same length of time in the history OF
the municipality. This is sign of
growth and progress and would be
something to be proud of but for one
thing. The fly in the ointment is that
the income of the city is not begin
ming to keep pace with the rapidly in
creasing expenses, and conservative
citizens, property owners and taxpay-
ers in particular, are somewhat appre-
hensive of consequences, it a halt is
not called pretty soon. For the item
of street maintenance and improve.
ments alone the amounts expended for
the six months between April lst and
October lst foot up S8, 964. 66, almost
as much as was spent on streets during
the entire fiscal year ending April 1st
This sum was divided as follows
Street improvements, S., 96; maca-
dam rock, 81, 500; drain pipe, s675
scayenger service, si,187.70.
The street maintenance and improve
ment account is not the only one that
shows marked increase over former
years. The salary account for the cur
rent year is exactly $1,000 greater
than it was last year, and other ex-
penses have been increased at about
the same ratio. In addition to this
general increase all along the line in
the ordinary expenses, the city has had
to renew the insurance policies on the
City Hall and other property at cost
of So, 500, against an outaly last year
Of only s50.S3.
If the present rate Of expenditure is
continued, the streets will cost this
year about SIS, 600, the police depart
ment and salaries of other city en-
ployes will require s7,013, and if extra
policemen are employed to any extent
t.. salary account will be even larger
We < rent and electric lights together
c.. for between $1,000 and 50, 600, re-
newal of insurance policies, 81, 500; and
to these items of city expense must be
added all other necessary expenses, in
cluding FIRE department., advertising,
stationery, uniforms for policemen,
of Board Of Health, etc,
amounting altogether to about $500,
making total Of about S37, coo for the
year.
TO meet these expenditures the city
has the following income: Taxes for
ordinary city purposes Sl6 $40, license
taxes 81, 600; dispensary profits, S10,
600; fines, 81, 200; rents, LOO; total
Of s32, $40. In estimating the income
from the dispensary, license taxes and
fines the maximum sums probable have
been set down, so that even with the
most liberal estimates there will be
deficit at the end of the year Of not
less than $4,000. The probability is,
that unless expenses are curtailed and
rigid economy practiced during the
current half year, the deficit for the
fiscal year ending April 1st, next, will
be something like So, 600 or $40, ,O00
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
G0UaTY s0aaD nEETINe.
RoEtine Business Traasacted.-.count
Attorney distracted 10 Proceed TO Col
Dsss Debt Due by Ice County.

The County Board Of Commissioners
met yesterday With Supervisor Seal
and Commissioners, MeNein and
Thomas present.
The minutes of September 9Th were
read and confirmed.
The regular reports of the County
treasurer were read and fled.
q communication from State Super
intandens Of Education Martin was
Rad He advised the board that the
resignation ef County Superintendent
Of Educatien B. D. Wilson went into
aRses on August LIST, and the board
decided thas Mr.. Wilson was not enti-
tied to any pay as Superintendent of
Education for the month Of August.
The board considered the matter
of the debt due By Lee county to Sum
ter county, as approved, by sbe regular
commission appointed by the Governor
under the act of the General Assem-
bly amounting 81, 7,676 SO and decided to
instruct the county attorney to take
such steps as may be necessary to put
this matter in course of settlement.
The above amount does not include the
dsbt dne Sumter for maintenance of
Lee county paupers in the county poor
house.
Miss Ida Ssansill was paid s25 for
clerical work in Clerk of Courts Office
making copies of books that were
worn out.
4 claim for damages to DR.. G. E.
King s horse, which fell through hole
in bridge at Muldrow's crossing was
considered, bat no final decision was
reached.
Bids we're received for making al
iron cage ON wheels for use of chain
gang, from Il. L. Bell, of Manning.
r. W. Bradham, of Sumter, Geddings
& Jones. of Sumter. There being
other bids expected the matter was not
decided.
s petition to open and lay out as a
public highway the neighborhood road
extending from near G. A. Browns
) residence across Foxworth's old mill
to Oswego was received. The petition
was signed by the most prominent citi-
zens of that neighborhood and it was
granted. The county is to furnish
bridge lumber and to be put to nc
other expense.
Quite a number of bills were ap-
proved and checks issued.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14

The Rose Cecilia Shay Grand Opera
Company which is still remembered in
this city on account Of the bum per-
formance it gave here last. season, a
performance in which not a single one
of the greatly advertised star members
of the company appeared, is being
roasted by the Columbia papers. Co
lumbia was treated to the same sort OF
performance the other night that was
palmed off on Sumter last season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
MannvilIe Pcstofice Discontinued.

The postofice at Mannville will be
discontinued by order of the Postofice
Department on the 18th instant. No
reason was assigned for the discontin-
uance and when the order was received
yesterday it was complete surprise
to the Postmaster at Mannville and to
the patrons Of the Office. 1t is sup
posed that the discontinuance is dae
to the fact that a large number of
those who formerly received their
mail at Mannville are now served by a
rural route from Bishopville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14

The agreement to close at 10 O'Clock
Saturday night, which was signed
some two years ago by all the mer-
chants then in business in this city, is
tottering on it's last legs, and, unless
a fresh start is made to live up to it,
within short time a return to the old
order of things may be looked for. If
any interested person doubts this
statement they have only to stroll up
and down Main street at 1870 o'clock
any Saturday night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
"YEs, EVERYTHING" !"
Says the Man From the Mills. :"

The question asked daily at the Mills
and Factory sale is ''are clothing and
shoes included in this sale?" Yes,
everything. If the readers would only
ook at the advertisements they would
see that there is not an item omitted.
The agreement Of Messrs. Ryttenberg
& Sons with the Syndicate ! represent,
says they are to put their entire stock
of goods in at prices to correspond
with our OWE. It is very gratifying
to mo to say that of all the stores
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14

The new ordinance prohibiting the
construction of dry wells within a
half mile of the water works pumping
station may get into the courts, for it
is question whether it is legal to
prohibit the construction Of new dry
wells, unless similar wells now in use
are filed. It is stated that there are
already several dry wells within the
prescribed territory and no effort has
been made to have them filled.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
School Enrolment.

Supt. Edmunds has made the fol-
lowing report of the enrolment in the
white school:
High School: Boys, 50; girls, A;
total, rs.
Primary and grammar school: Boys,
254; girls, 222; total 476.
Factory School: Boys 15; girls 13;
total %.
Grand totals: Boys, 3o1; girls, 279;
5en
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
For Sale.

RETIRING from farming, / offer for
sale, at my place, 8 miles from Mayes-
vile, complete farmers Outfit, con-
sisting Of:
5 first class Mules.
l fine, we'll bred, Mare.
Reaper, Mower, Rake, Grain Drill.
Hay Press, Wagons, l Cart, Disc
Harrow, Smoothing Harrows, Weeders,
Plows, Cultivator, Caldwell Cotton
Planter, Fertilizer Distributors, Wag-
on and Plow Harness, Corn, Peas,
Fodder, Hay.
Also three hundred bushels very
choice genuine Red Rust Proof Oats.
ALI of above must be sold within the
next ten days. An opportunity for bar
gains.
Oct. 14--1ts Z. NJ. WlLSON.l
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1t is the Policy of This Store
TO LEAD.

To be first in line with the things the threshold Of
the and until you the styles shown in this
store you of the really should you them
elsewhere Ever the lookout for the best qualities of
chande which ready cash and trained experience procure
have secured many specials for each of several depart
ments and the pleasure all to show Them For in
stance
From Black Goods stock either 44inch Melrose
42inch Cheviot (allwool) dollar yard.
From our Coored Dress Goods stock 44-inch, alwoo
Zbene at dollar the real value 65c also the Scotch
Tweed and Manish Sutings from 75c to $35 per yard
From our Domestic stock l04 Sbeeng at &c., hardly to
be found elsewhere. A Fruit of the Loom at 7zc
From Kid Glove stock the famous Centemeri French
Kids at ST. all szes black only always $3.50 heretofore
From our Tailornade Suit department. alwool Chevot
Suit either long short STYLE for S. skined long
Coat effect the real thing for at $l350unmatcha
bic in Sumter.
We have doubleknee School Boy Hose at l0c Will give
a whole box of II pairs for ST..
Our already well known Millinery Department will make its
own speech.
If any floor Oil Cloth desired you at present.
special 35c article for Csc per square yard.
We still control the Queen Quality and Drew Seby makes
of fine shoes ladies' and Ltle Giant brand for children
Come and
The Sumter Dry Good Go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14

FOR SALE-Two secondhand Pi-
amos, first class for beginners to prac-
tice on s25 each, your choice. Call
or address, Fl. L. 3. Wells, Sumter G.
H. S. c.. Oct 7-6t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14

If troubled with a weak digestion try
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tab
let's. They will do you good. For sale by
China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14

visit in conducting these sales I have
never found one so devoid of old or bad
stock. Anyone buying at tie prices
that have put on their goods,
everyone can rest assured they have
bought bargains.
Shepherd Watson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
NO DULL TIMES
HERE.
asseS15S& g5S& &85EsSES SeSgaszE

No waiting for business but always making Our Annual
Fall Opening successful has been held and hun
dreds both charmed and edited BY the opportunity
furnished this very elaborate display Of Fine Dress Goods
for both street and evening exquisite Millinery and hand
lie
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
Estate DIR. Henry Stuckey. Decd.

ALL persons having claims against said
Estate will present same duly attested !;
and all persons indebted in any way to
said Estate will make payment without
delay to
GEO. M. STUCKEY,
Oct 7-3t Qualified Executor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-10-14
J. .. CRAIG FURNITURE E
COMP AN e&@ssaas&@2&&=@7
Has the Largest Stock of Furniture

That has ever been in Sumter and the most
complete assortment This stock was bought
months ago, in car load lots when all classes
of Furniture were 25 per cent. cheaper than
sold as cheap as any Furniture house in the
south. We invite you to call and inspect our
immense stock, consisting Of
Bed Room Sets, Wardrobes, Iron Beds, China
Cupboards, Sideboards Safes, Extension Ia
tures Easles and Mantle Mirrors, Window
Shades, Mouldings Glass, etc.
And, in fact all classes and pnces numerous
tion Will be pleased to have you call and inspect whether
you buy not.
We call special attention to our Undertaking department
night. Oct l4-Jan
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-15
HIGH PRESSURE
IS RESPONSIBLE
McAdie Gives ReaSOnfOr
Continued Cold
Weather.

The mercury in the thermometers fell TO
3S degrees above zero in San Francisco
yesterday and the excessive amount Of
moisture in the air made the weather
seem even colder. The season thus far
has shown itself to be an abnormal one.
Two years ago the temperature was as
low as at the present time, but in many
years there has not been equally long
continued spell of cold weather. No rain
has fallen since the first day of January
and the conditions do not indicate that
there will be any storm of importance IN
the near future.
Professor McAdie of the Weather Bu-
reau attributes the peculiar state Of af-
fairs to the existence of an area of high
atmospheric pressure extending 500 miles
to the east and 700 miles to the north and
south. He is of the opinion that this
stratum is not very deep and that ii will
disappear before the end of the month.
AS long a it lasts the weather will con-
tinue to be uncomfortably cold and there
will be no rain.
A similar but much less disagreeable
period occurred in the winter of 1895. At
that time when the area of high pressure
had disappeared, there were several days
OF heavy rainfall.
Since January the temperature in San
Francisco has varied but little. The
mornings have all been cold and during
the day the sun has succeeded in Warmin e
up things but little The agricultural sec
tons of the State are badly in need of
rsin and much injury will be done to
crops if the dry weather continues. Fogs
are prevalent in the interior. There has
been but little wind for several days.
The San Francisco call., 1903-01-15
Important Change of Time on South
ern Pacific.

The Southern Pacific Company will to-day
inaugurate new service between San Francisco
and San Joaquin Valley points
An entirely train. FRESNO BAKERS
FIELD SPECIAL. will leave both ends at 500
a. M, making the run to and from Fresno in
6ia hours and Bakersfield in 9i3 hours This
will enable residents OF the valley TO reach
home earlier hour. and will also expedite
the delivery OF the San Francisco daily papers
Buffet-parlor cars and reclining chair cars will
be carried between Oakland and Fresno and
Bakersfield and this in connection with the
great Improvement In time promises TO make
these trains very popular additions to the
present service.
In the nature of experiment will be the new
theater train. leaving San Francisco IL .2j
D. m, arriving Fresno 6:02 a. m, VisalIa as
a. m, Hanford S:12 a. m, Bakersfield o. .25
a. m. carrying drawing-room sleeper to Fresno
and buffet sleeper to Bakersfield. In case valley
visitors do not wish TO attend the theater or
spend the whole evening with San Francisco
friends they are at liberty to take the earlier
boats at sos. 9;10 1918 D. m and i'm
mediately occupy their sleepers on arrival at
Oakland pier