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Liquor Expansion Not Wanted.


There isn't any use for them to
knock at the door any more, we will
no let them in. - Such is the declara-
tion of Mr.. L. j. Williams in regard
to the petition of q North Carolina
distille, to move his plant over into
South Carolina. The petition was
turned down and the board means for
It's action to be taken as a precedent
When the Watts law went into
effect in North Carolina on the first OF
July, it legislated out of business a
number of people who were conduct
ing distilleries in western North Caro-
lima. One of these men, H. G. Nor
gan, through his attorney, Mr.. r. Z.
Carson, presented to the State board
a petition to allow him TO establish a
distiIlery at Landrum, at a point
which is said to be just within the
South Carolina border from Morgan's
former still in North Carolina.
The board, while declaring it's SYM
pathy with the establishment of new
industries, looked upon this matter
with disfayor.
Another matter presented to the
State board yesterday was the applica-
tion. for second liquor dispensary at
Sumter. The application is not ap-
proved by the city council, and for
that reason it was decided to send the
matter to the county board with power
to act and to authorize the county
board to take no step in opposition to
the wishes of majority of the citizens
should it become apparent from the
petitions that the majority OF the
citizens oppose the proposition
The State.
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The Kentucky Feud Trial.

Cyntbiana, KY, Aug An the
case of the commonwealth against
Curtis Jett and Thomas White, on
trial here for the assassination Of J.
B. Marcum, DR.. J. M. Kash of Jack
son testified to attending the dying
man as he lay in front of the court
house. He testified that few minutes
before the killing of Marcum he saw
Curtis Jett in front of Hargis Bros.
store, Immediately across the street
from the court house, talking to AS
bury Spicer and "Lish" Noble. This
contradicted the testimony of at least
Is witnesses who testified for the pro-
secution to seeing Jett go into the
side door of the court house i'm
mediately before the shooting. Vari-
Gus other witnesses testified that Jett
was not in the court house until after
the shooting
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Magnolia items.

Magnolia, Aug. 3.-Miss Jennie,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Clark,
Of this place, after long and painful
illness, breathed her last early this af-
ternoon. The deceased was an excel
lent young lady, and was esteemed
and admired by all who knew her,
and were acquainted with her high
character. The bereaved ones have
the heartfelt sympathy of this entire
community.
Nj. Timmie Mcintosh still has
fever but seems to be slowly imrrov-
ing.
TIE protracted meeting conducted
by Rev. T. NJ. Dent, who preached
series of most excellent sermons,
came to a close on last Friday night.
Rev. Mr.. Dent is a good man and a
fine preacher, and very popular with
all his congregation, and the members
of the other churches in this place.
4EMrs. NJ. L. Mcintosh is visiting
relatives near Eastover.
Miss Lille Rhame has returned
from visit to Summerton.
Miss Marie Hodge of Manning is
visiting relatives in Magnolia.
Messrs. Carol, Edwin and Ray
Durant are off for Anderson.
The recent copious showers. have
greatly revived the dropping spirits Of
our farmers, and the outlook is much
more encouraging than it was five days
ago. / never saw cotton fruit faster,
and late planted corn is doing its best.
The milk on which several persons
were poisoned some days ago., has
since killed two fine puppies belonging
to Mr.. G. Z. Quick. A sample of this
cows milk has been sent OFF for
analysis. Occasional.
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Mr.. WeIborn Andrews Writes About
Fernandina.
Local Observer,

Fernandina, Fla, Aug 8, 1908
Mr.. Editor: This is my seventeenth
day in New Town; Old Town, historic
Fernandina being one mile away,
where people are still looking in ev-
cry post hole they dig for Capt. Kids
and others hidden treasures. This is q
hustling place with fine bathing
bach, with hotel and pleasure resorts
two miles from the city, with hand
some electric cars passing to and
through the city every fifteen minutes.
The beautiful shady city, with its
handsome residences and cottages, is
lighted at night with electricity.
/ have had the pleasure of seeing
Mrs. Mahoney, a native of our own
Sumter, in her quiet handsome home.
Mrs. Davis Rembert of Sumter, is
the guest of her sisters home while
here a few months for her health,
and find her much improved by this
DracluS, pleasant dlT.
Vast quantities of yellow pine lum-
Der and naval stores are passing
through these parts to other quarters
of the globe.
Laborers and contractors demand
fine salaries here. Eggs sell for &C
cents per dozen. Chickens from &c
to 50 cents each.
The illness of children that called
my presence here has passed its crisis,
and I soon expect to return to Sum.
ter taking with me my grand children,
little Norma and Judson.
Very truly yours,
W. j. Andrews.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05

Macon, Ga. August 3-John Dixon,
a negro, 20 years of age, was brought
to the Macon Jail this afternoon,
charged with assault upon the daugh-
ter of farmer near Sparta, in Han
cock County. Her screams caused the
negro to desist. He was subsequent
" captured and taken to the jail in
Sparta, but as mob was forming the
sheriff spirited Dixon to the train and
lodged him here for safekeeping. The
young woman was uninjured.
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and to the surprise of all he broke
down, declaring that such response
bility and honor were not for him, and
he must refuse if offered. Tears rolled
down his cheeks and he seemed firm in
his determination to refuse the
dignity. He was SO palpably sincere
that CONSERVATION reigned in the Con-
clave and the Cardinals spent the whole
evening and far into the night in con-
vincing him that his election was the
will of Providence and that he must
accept.
Several times he almost tainted and
had to be revived by the use of salts.
He seemed happy, but broken down,
even after all the other candidates had
retired, and on the final ballot he
looked statue of resignation. Car
dinal Casetta, as scrutineer, was read
ing out the vote. When AZ votes had
been recorded for the Patriarch of
Venice the scrutineer arose and lifted
his red zechuchetto, saying: "Habe-
mus Ponti6cell
But from many sides Cardinals
cried out, "Continuew
AS the vote approached fifty, how.
ever, the Cardinals, as of one accord,
surrounded the new Pontif and &C
cording to tradition demanded to
know if he would accept the Ponti-
icate.
Cardinal sarto's lips trembled SO
that he could hardly articulate but
after visible effort he said:
IF this cup cannot pass from me''-
There he paused, but the Cardinals
around him insisted that it was neces-
sary for him to answer, Eyes or
"No."
Thereupon he replied firmly, 81
ACCEPT. 50
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

The barometer pressure is highest
over the South Atlantic States, New
England and North Pacific Coast.
It is lowest in the lake regions, and
light scattered showers occurred in the
eastern and central parts of the cot
ton belt, and in Texas. The rainfall
was heavy in Illinois and Texas.
Temperatures remained about station
ary, with no excessive heat. The
highest temperature was 81 at Mont
gomery and ST. Louis, the lowest 48
at San Francisco and Spokane.
F. Prescott-Bullock,
Local Observer,
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Weekly crep Bulletin.

The following is the report Of crop
conditions, as issued by Section
Director Bauer, of She weather bureau:
The week ending s a. m., Monday,
August 8, had mean temperature OF
80 degrees, which is about degrees
above normal The early part was ex-
cessiYelv hot, the latter had about nor
mal tenipeTatnres. The winds were
generally light but sons damage re-
suited fl,on high winds in the western
counties. The relative humidity vas
abnormally low during the first half Of
the week causing vegetation to wilt
during the daytime and even at night,
bus the second half was more humid.
About normal sunshine prevailed dur
ing the week.
The weeks rainfall. as reported by
correspondents, was comparatively
light and consisted of widely scattered
local showers, that were very beneficial
where they occurred, as rain was need
ed over the whole State, but many
places had none or else insufficient
amounts. During the last two days
additional rains occurred, that are
not covered by the reports, and the
showers were quite general and heavy
IN the central counties, but were light
IN the extreme western and extreme
eastern ones. These latter rains tho
roughly relieved the drought over
large portion Of the, State and to that
extent we're Of great benefit.
The weeks weather was generally
adverse during the first half, in its
effects On crops, especially on corn,
owing tc, the heat and dryness OF the
air and lack of moisture in the sur
face soil, but farm work progressed
favorabIy and nearly all crops have
been laid by.
Late corn In the eastern and early
corn in the western counties suffered
considerable Impairment for want OF
rain and fred badly and is in a critical
condition, while early corn in the cas-
tern and late in the western counties
suffered but little. the former being
about ripe and the latter being not
yet IN silk and tassel. Bottom land
corn is fairly promising.
Cotton suffered somewhat from lack
of moisture, although on stiff and rich
lands The effects Of the dry weather
were principally TO check its heretofore
rapid growth and cause it to bloom TO /
Its tops, but on light, sandy soils not
only stopped growing, but also began
to shed its leaves and fruitage. Por-
tons Of thescrop are veil fruited and
still blooming freely, while smaller
.oortion is not well fruited and is in a
sgeneraly poor, unsatisfactory condi-
sion. Sea island cotton maintained it's
healthy color, but its growth was
checked.
Tobacco curing is nearly finished IN
the eastern districts and about half
finished in the central and western
ones. The hot weather and absence OF
rain we're unfavorable on rice. Peas
doing well. Sweet potatoes are ex-
ceedingly promising. Much hay was
secured in Prise condition. Late
fruits are variable, but only fair at
best. In places preparations are un-
der way for fall and winter crops.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05

The trial of the Evans woman, one
of those accused Of shop-lifting, was
held in Magistrate Nettles' court at
Privateer Friday. The accused was rep
resented by L. D. Jennings, Esq, but the
prosecutor was not represented by a
lawyer. A jury was demanded and the
case heard at length. The verdict was
not guilty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05

The High School building cannot be
COMPLETED in time for this years ses-
s;;an and the School Board will secure
building conveniently located for
Ty,se urii the school house is complet-
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Local Weather Report.

For "a hours ending Z p. m., Aug.
4, 1903:
Temperature: Maximum, 92; Mini
mum, 50; Mean, so.1 Precipitation,
900. Character of day-Partly cloudy.
Direction of wind-West.
Sun rises, SIS: sun sets, 6.55.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05

WANTED-A first class Ginner to
take charge Of Ginning Plant. Apply
J. Ryttenberg & Sons, Rose Hill, S. G.
Aug. 5-tf.
LOST-A gray telescope Valise lost
on train between Manning and Sum
ter on Sunday. No mark outside, but
on inside was package marked Mrs.
j. T. Frierson, and bottle Of med
icine marked Mr.. Frierson. Notify
J. 7. Frierson, Jr, Frierson's store,
near Stateburg. Auga1w
FOR RENT-One storehouse, with
three room dwelling attached, with
necessary out buildings, for five
months. Three and one half miles
from Sumter in the fork of Providence
and Stateburg roads. For terms apply
to R. NJ. Edens, Sumter, S. G.
july 29-tf.
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WANTED-To sell good young grade
Jersey NEARLY fully milch cows with
young calves. And several Fine Berk-
shire Gilts. E. W. Dabbs, Goodwill,
S. C. July 29-tf.
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RYDALE'S Tonic
a REAL CURE FcR
nj a Il a "a I a /.

1t has recently been discovered that
the germs that produce Malaria, breed
and multiply in the intestines and from
there spread throughout the system
by means of the blood. This fact ex-
plains why Malaria is hard to cure by
the old method of treatment. Quinine,
Iron, ETC., stimulate the nerves and
build up the blood, but do not destroy
the germs that cause the disease.
Rydale's Tonic has a specific effect
upon thefntestines and bowels, freeing
them from all disease breeding mi-
crobes. 1t also kills the germs that
infest the veins and arteries. 1t drives
from the blood all poisonous matter
and makes it rich and healthy.
RYDALE'S TONIC is blood
builder, nerve restorer, and a Malaria
destroyer. Try it, it will not disap.
point you. q
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05

Another of the shoplifte1s' cases is
on trial in Magistrate Nettles' court
at Privateer today. The prosecution
is represented by Mark Reynolds and
the defense by r. Del. Noise, Jr.
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gse a0latfl)nl;lll all0 SolltbroG.
WEDNESDAY,. AUGUST 5, 1893.

sssae savter HaecnmsGa was toundec
.in 1850 and the Trae Soathron in 1866.
Tae Ratchaaan and Sosahron now has
the combined circulation and influence
os bosh Ct the old papers, and is mani
festly the best advertising medium 10
sgmser.
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Forecast for 3e hours ending 8 p.
M, Thursday, issued from Wash
ington, D. G. !:
For Sumter and yicinity-Showers
tonight. Thursday partly cloudy
Showers on coast. Stationary temper
ature.
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MAYORS COURT.

The Mayors Court held we'll at
tended session yesterday. The fol-
lowing offenders were on trlal:ii
Satira Gary and Rebecca Gary, dis
turbance of the peace on Kicker Lane ;
guilty. Satira Gary, So; Rebecca
Gary 50.
jim Sharpe and Charlie Malony,
vagrancy an carrying concealed
weapons as to Sharpe. Malony
escaped. Sharpe, guilty; $50 or 80
days.
Robert Mcdowell and Phil Smith
fast and reckless driving on West Lib
erty street; s. or 6 days.
G. j. Hunter, public drunkenness,
81 or 8 days.
Jane Rowe. disturbance of peace
and cursing; dismissed.
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You Gan Buy Without Money.

WE HAVE DECIDED to extend
credit to the country trade until fall
on anything in our line. We have a
full assortment.
GREGORY & BINGHAM,
10 W. Liberty street, next to P. 0.
July 29-4t
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The establishment of another dis
pensary in this city has been referred
back to the county board of control
by the State Board and it will not be
established unless it is shown that a
majority of citizens want it establish
ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-08-05

Ask your physician if Glenn Springs
Mineral Water is not what you need.
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SDl6nQ1Q resonance. Ii SSoiy way w.
day he showed beyond doubt that be
has dignity and personality, in keep
ing with the best traditions associated
with the famous Pontiffs who for GEN.
turies have ruled the Vatican.
ALI the members of the Sacred
College declare that they are very we'll
satisfied with the election of Cardinal
Sarto, but the Anti-Rampolla party
consider it as their special victory.
When the first ballot was taken it
showed that the Sacred College was
divided into two groups, the stronger
for Rampolla and another, not quite
SO strong, for Seraino Vannuteli.
The other votes were scattered, but
included four for Sarto.
On the subsequent ballots, while the
two principal parties were losing
ground, sarto gradually gained, draw
ing strength from both sides, as we'll as
from the neutrals, until the ballot on
Monday afternoon, when his vote had
increased to thirty seven, within SIX
of the necessary two-thirds.
When the result of this ballot was
announced in the ConclaVe, Cardinal
Sarto was so overcome with emotion,
and so touched b. the unlooked-fo1
confidence reposed in him, that he
could no longer control his feelings,
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FORBETTERF FIRE PROTECTION

insuring of buildings that are located in the center of the city.
 The committee has had this matter under consideration for several weeks sut has been unable 70 make report, owing to the insurance companies withholding their decision. They have decided that they. cannot lessen the rates unless the city is given adequate protection against fires.
 The members of the council present at the meeting last night Were Mayor Muirhead. and Aldermen Taylor, War ner and Scott, City Clerk Kinsey. Mar shal Henderson and Street Superin- tendent Krigbaum. After disposing of the matter of fire protection. they turned their attention to other mat ters.
 The contract for building the bridge over Opera Drive was awarded to Muirhead and Woods, whose bid was $670 Another bid was submitted by w. B. Kirlin, who offered to do the work for s675. The successful bid ders will be obliged to give a $500 bond, satisfactory to the council
 City Clerk Kinsey read his report for the quarter ending December 31 1. 1902. It shows that the city has re- ceived sS,306.37. and expended s6.- 01767, leaving a total amount in the treasury of $3,79395. Marshal Hen derson reported that during the past quarter S105 has been collected in fines by the city.
 In connection with this Alderman Warner suggested that the marshal be called upon for a monthly report, showing what money was collected and work done by city prisoners. He called attention 10 the fact that it has cost the city much more for police pro tection than it has received in the way of fines
 For six weeks Alderman Kindred
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The city council wants 10 know how the people Of this city feel about voting $20,000 for the purpose of build ing a better water system n eCt be-, ter fire protection.
 At the meeting of the council last night the council heard the report of Aldermen Taylor and Warner. who were appointed 10 confer with the in surance companies and find out what they will require in order 10 lower their rates of insurance
 The committee reported that they had come to the concluslol that it would be bes: for the city 10 put in six-inch mains all over the city in or der that enough water might always be at hand in case of big fires.
 It is estimated that this would cost in the neighborhood of S20,000. This amount would give the city as good fire protection as any city in the terri tory. The water would be carried to all points of the city, where there are either business houses or residences.
 In order to get this money. the city would have to vote bonds. Tie mem bers of the council, who were present last nigh; ali agreed tha; it would De money well spent, and it is now up to the people.
 The council makes a special request that all of the property owners, or as many as possible, make known their sentiment in the matter through the tO'l;f 'ns cf the newspaper:
 Unless it is found that there is q sentiment strongly in favor Of holding an election to determine the feeling according to legal methods the coun- cil will in all probability abandon the matter.
 Las. night attention was called to the fact that insurance rates are now so high that they almost prohibit the
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MARTIN COSTELLO
 LOSES CLAIMS
EMIL MARKS ET AL GIVEN OECIS-
 iON6 JUDGE KENT

Property involved is Located Near
 This City and is Known as stand- ard Quartz cIam-End Not Yet
 Though their clair. has been by no means been established beyond fur ther action in the courts, Emil Marks, L. C. Shattuck and Harry Hanni1ger have scored with emphasis agai1st Martin Costello in the suit involving property near this city, valued az about s4O,000
 In the district court yesterday at Tombstone. Judge Kent of Phoenix, who is on the bench, decided in favor of the plaintiffs in the action brought for a quit claim deed. A decision in this matter has been waited for by both sides for a number of years The property in dispute is known as the Standard Quartz claim, which ad-
 joins the property of the Calumet and ! Hecla people Recently Martin Cos 1 ard to the company for a sum claimed 70 be about $500, ,000
 | The case went to the jury yesterday afternoon. After being out about an i hour, they brought in verdict in | favor of the plaintiff The vote stood
 nine for the plaintiff and three for the ! defendant. Both sides contested each point and fought every inch of the
 ground on account Of the big interests | involved.
 ! The plaintiffs alleged that they To- l cated jhe claims in 1895. Emil Marks and John Dolan doing the work. Later i Dolan died and his interest was sold l to L. C. Shattuck by John Heating, who was administrator for Dolan's es- ! tate
 According to the evidence Paddy Cunningham located the Leo and Roy claims, which overlapped on one end
 Of the Standard claim. Marks testi- l fled that ia February of 1896 he visited the claim. and found a location notice i of the Leo claim. near where he had placed the initial monument of the i Standard
 J. A. Rockfellow. United States min
 eral surveyor. was one of the principal ! witnesses for the defendant He tes- tifie9 that he made the survey for the patent for the Roy and Leo clain for | Martin Costello.
 A motion for new trial was made
 and denied. It is expected that notice of an appeal will be given today or to morrow.
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has been absent from the council meetings. Alderman, Taylor called at tention to the fact that he should be present ofteuer. Mayor Muirhead ap- pointed Taylor and Scott to see Kin dred and learn the cause of his long absence.
 Health Officer Caven reported that he had notified many of the residents of the city that they must clean up their yards, and read the list. He re- ported the city to be in sanitary condition.
 The bill of Architect F E. Johnson for s47.50 for plans of the city jail adopted by the old council was allowed in full
 John Williams, who is building the ely jail, was awarded S700 on his contract
 Owing to the absence Of City Attor- ney Miller, the council was not able 10 act on a matter that they have been considering for some time. They are in doub, as to the legality of appropri- ating money to sustain widow and children who are in need, and want the advice of the city attorney.
 No dog catcher and pound keeper was appointed though the board had the applications of J. F. Jones and William Woodruff. before them. It was no. known whether or not Wood ruff could give sufficient bonds and the matter was laid over
 Street Superintendent Krigbaum re- ported that he would soon have the roadway under the bridge in the rear of the fire house ready for public use It will be necessary to dig a few feel deeper n order 10 allow room for rigs with high tops.
 batch of bills and adjourned to next Monday evening at ' o'clock. when they will meet again.