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.WEDNESDAYS OCTOBER 28, ?903. The Sumter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now bas the com? bined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is manifestly the best advertising medium in Sumter. The attention of onr readers is di? rected to the call for a public meeting to be held on next Monday"with a view to sending delegates to a convention to be held in Columbia, on November 10th, the object of which convention is to induce Scottish emigrants to this State. The people of Florence are tired of their negro postmaster, and a mass meeting was held on Tuesday night to protest against the re-appointment of the incumbent, Rev. Joshua Wilson, colored. The meeting went further and endorsed Mr. J. S. Hutchinson, for the position. It ii now up to President Roosevelt to say whether he will re-appoint Wilson because he is a negro, over the protest of the white people of Florence and turn down their nominee. The acquittal of J. H. Tillman has subjected the State of South Carolina to the most scathing tand widespread criticisms that has ever fallen to the lot of any State since the assassination ? of Gov. Goebel of Kentucky. And the worst of it is that all taat has been 'said in criticisms of tne verdict is fully justified by action of the Lexington jury and lawyers who'connived at the prostitution bf the court to set free an assassin. If Tillman makes a scrap book of the comments on his trial and acquittal he will have reading matter of a character not conducive to the development cf self-esteem and self righteousness. The evidence that has come out in the legal fight over the failure of the ; Shipbuilding Trust confirms the long :?elt suspicion that Morgan and his ?clique of trust promoters are nothing snore than gold brick operators on a colossal scale. If it*were a crime,"and v not a virtue, in this country, to steal millions, Morgan, Schwab and the en? tire crowd of trust promoters would "be wearing stripes, pretty soon, for itthey have deliberately robbed the ccn tfiding public, ofr millions where the I gold-brick fakers have fleeced the hay : seeds of dimes. 4 in ? THE STATE FAIR. Itt gf Live Stock Better Than Ever. ?rowds Surprisingly Large for Opening. - The State of today says : The fair grounds yesterday present? ed a scene of bustle. Time has been when there were fewer people on the aground on Wednesday--one of the ""big" days-than there were yester? day. Tuesday is but the opening day, and it was gratifying to the manage? ment of the fair to see^so many people on the grounds. The exhibits are all in place, and it is remarked by these who have attended many fairs that the show bf live stock this year surpasses anything ever seen here. And the gratifying part of it all is the fact that nearly the whole of the stock and poultry are South Carolina br^d. oura Carolinians are beginning to learn that au article is just as good with a South Carolina brand as it is with some foreign trade mark. The large number of exhibits in the cattle and stock departmet seem to attract a big crowd at the fair grounds. All day yesterday enthusiastic farmers crowded about the stalls and inspect? ed the handsome animals shown there. The bogs seem to be of a very fine class this year many fine species and breeds being shown. Though the fair and carnival are primal in their attractions, many of the'visitors find time to see the places of interest in Columbia. The mills, the glass faciory and the "skyscrape?" seem unending charms. In place of the confetti of former seasons there has appeared a new tor? ture termed "a duster." Two feathers are mounted on the end of a slim stick and with this device one reaches out and tickles the passing faces. Happily ail of the victims though sartled take it very welL Among the premiums awarded for the best thoroughbred horses display? ed in the arena yesterday were : Best filly, three years old-J. E. Sanders, first premium ; Thos. O. San? ders, second. The poet was right when he said that "apparel oft proclaims the man." Certain it is that clothing of good qual? ity and stylish fit gives one a prosper? ous look that undoubtedly carries in 9aence. Sumter Clothing Co., adver? tises clothing that "helps you on in the world," and cites as an example '1 The Alvsrstone Sack ' ' This beauti? ful design in men's suits is made by Schloss Bros. & Co., "The Best Clothes Mater,'" of Baltimore, Md., who are the largest makers, in the ?world of ?and-tailored clothing. sn mm MEETING. The citizens of Sumter county are invited to attend a Mass Meeting, in our Court House at 12 m., on Monday the 2nd November with a view of sending Delegates to a State Conven? tion to be held at Columbia, S. C., on November 10th under the call of A. J. Mathesen of Marlborough. The object being to offer inducements to Scottish Emigrants to locate in our State. Rich'd. L Manning, Thos. E. Richardson, W. F. B. Haynsworth, Marion Moise, W. H. Ingram, Levi Bros., W. A. Bowman, C. F. McFadden, H. L. Scarborough. Weather Forecast. For South Carolina: Fair tonight and Thurs?ay ; warmer in west por? tion Thursday. t C. S. Kingsmore, Local Observer, U. S. Weather Bureau. County Medical Association. The next meeting of the Sumter County Medical Association will be held on Friday, October 30th, instant, 6.30 p." m., at the Sumter Hotel. Subject for discussion: Treatment of Hernia. Discussion to be led by Dr. J? W. Tarrant. Essayist Dr. J. A. Mood. The First Baptist Parsonage will be one of the handsomest residences in the city. The City School Board met last week and elected E. G. Jones, of Co? lumbia, Principal of the Lincoln School to succeed W. T. Andrews, who resigned recently. The new prin? cipal is a Sumter county man having been, raised near Cain's Mill. He has been connected with Allen University, Columbia, recently and comes well recommended. Dave Sanders, shoemaker, and Henry Slater, bricklayer, both color? ed, got into a row Saturday night and Sanders cut Slater on the face, making a gash from the temple to the under jaw. It is rumored that a fine hotel for the accommodation of Northern health and pleasure seekers will be built upon the Sumter Institute property lately bought by Messers. H. and H. J. Harby The rumor has not been veri? fied by the Messrs. Harby, however. Mr. J. W. Weatherly has sold out his steam mill on Lynches river and 20 mules to Mr. D. M. Blanding of Sum? ter. Mr. Weatherly will continue his brick mill and confine his lumber busi? ness to his mill near town.-Bishop viile Vindicator. The benefit concert and specialty per? formance given in the Opera House last Wednesday evening to raise funds for the members of the "Reaping the Harvest Company" who were left stranded here when the company disbanded last week, was a suc? cess, in that sufficient funds were raised to send the stranded ac? tors to Atlanta and provide them with means until they can secure engage? ments. The attendance was not as large as it was hoped for but the mem ber# of the Second Regiment Band who arranged the performance feel grateful for the support given them in their work of charity. The Mayor's Court, six jurors, L. D. Jennings, Esq,, and a dozen or more witnesses were struggling Thurs? day with the case of city against the man who struck Julius Wilson. Sam Franklin and one Wallace were both accused of the assault, and botn were before the Mayor. After two hours of testimony direct and testimony contradictory, and talk back and forth between the Mayor and Lawyer Jennings, the only well established fact was that Julius was knocked down at the corner of Main street and Hampton avenue on the night of Octo? ber 10th and thereby lost the sight of one eye. One witness swore that he saw Sam Franklin strike the blow, while Franklin brought witnesses to swear that he was at another place wiien the blow was struck. Another witness swore that Wallace told him that night tbat-he had knocked down , Julius one time and was'going back to hit nim again, while Wallace had several witnesses to swear that he was > drunk and in bed at home at the time' Julius was knocked down and that he did not see the man who stated that he bad said he hit Julius. It is an up-to date-case of who hit Billy Patterson, and the Mayor is having a hard time unraveling the puzzle. WANTED-Purchasers for several Berkshire Gilts. Can be mated to thoroughbred Boar, no kin. Not registered, but no finer stock in the county. Too good for breeders, to make pork of them. Prices reasonable. Apply to Egypt Farm, E. W. Dabbs, Manager, Goodwill, S. C. Sept. 9-tf. FOR SALE-Two secoud-hand Pi? anos, first class for beginners to prac? tice on ; 825 each, your choice. Call or address, II. L. B. Wells, Sumter C. H., S. C. Oct 7-6t FOR SALE-Sewing Machine in good condition. Apply at Watchman and Southron Office. feet p. 30-2t. EGGS-Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs. Sitting of 13 SI.CO. For sale by N. G. Osteen. Sept. 30-2t DOGWOOD, Persimmon and Hickory timber for sale by R. C. McFaddin, Sum? ter, S. C. Oct. 21-4t* WANTED, Persimmon, Dogwood, Hick? ory and Holly Logs. Freight paid on car? loads. JAMES COCKSHO?T, Charleston, S. C. Oct 21-4m. 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. M. Edens, Sumter, S. C. July 29-tf. MT. ZION'S CONFEDERATE ROLL. List of Those Who Were Sent to the War From Old Mt. Zion Congregation. Mr. Editor: You will greatly oblige some of your friueds in this commun? ity by publishing the accompanyinsg roll. It is the contribution that the old Mt. Zion church made to the "War Between the States," It is not publish? ed to invite comparison with others -where every community-did its duty, and gave many of their cherished sons as sacrifices on the Altar of States Rights. It] is published so that the present generation can transmit to those who shall come after the record that we are justly prowd o . Of the forty-two whose names are on the roll, seven were killed in battle ; six died during the war from wounds received, or, or disease contracted; fourteen have died since the war, fifteen are liv? ing. Eight of these have moved out of the bounds of the church, so that only seven of the original forty-two are today members of the congregation. Some of these are bordering on the edge of time and soon it can be said they have all crosserd the bar, and met their pilot face to face. Respectfully, J. Harvey Wilson. Gamble Anderson, died durng the war. H. F. .Anderson, died during the war. John F. Anderson, died since the war. Henry Anderson, died since the war. W. W. Bradley, died since th? war. H. W. Bradley, Saml. Bradley, James Dorrell^ R. W. English; died since the war. W. C. Gregg, killed in battle. D. W. Harrington, killed in fettle. John Horn, killed in battle. George McCutchen,. died since the war. George H. McCutchen, killed in battle. W. 0. McCutchen, died since the war. H. W. Montgomery, died during tlie"j war. John Montgomery, S. D. M. LaCoste, died since the war. S.^N. LaCoste, died since the war. W. A. LaCoste, died during the war. J. M. Reid, T. G. Ried, died since the war. G. H. Reid, W. M. Reid, John Scott, H. W. Scott, W. H. Scott, S. L. Shaw, died since the war. A. L. Shaw, F. M. Shaw, died since the war. R. D. Shaw, killed in battle. H. G. Shaw, I Wm. Wells, died since the war. James Wells, killed in battle. David Wells, killed in battle. R. E. Wilson, died since the war. B. F. Wilson, W. H. Wilson, died since the war. B. D. Wilson, died during the war. L. B. Wilson, died during the war. M. R. Wilson, J. H. Wilson, The Sumter Institute property, own? ed by the estate of Mrs. Laura A. Browne, has been purchased by Messrs. Horace and H". J. Harby. If the condition of the cottou crop in this county is any index of the con? dition through the cotton belt, cotton will be worth fifteen cents next spring and summer. The receipts thus far have been unprecedentedly light and the cotton is not in tbe fields to make up the deficiency. Farm land in the vicinity of Sum? ter is advancing in value even more rapidly than building lots within the city limits. A large farm about two miles from the city was sold yesterday for nearly one hundred per cent more than the same laBd sold for eighteen months ago, and the purchase r is be? lieved to have secured a bargain. The rapid growth of Sumter during the past three years is beginning to be talked about by people all over the State, and progressive men who want to live and do business in a live and growing town have their eyes turned toward Sumter. Unless some unto? ward circumstance prevents, the growth of Sumter during the next year or two will far exceed that of any period of her history. THE FASCINATION OF LOW PRICES For* the choicest seasonable goods under our roof Is proving an attraction that few people can resist. In fact we want everybody to see what we are doing. No trouble to give you prices, and it is our pleasure to show you the Many Special Values we are offering at present. The Sumter Dry Goods Co. HORSES AND MULES. HORSEUNDJ?LES. A. ?. ii A lilli Wishes to call your attention to the fact that he has just returned from the West, where he purchased A CHOICE LOAD. They are nice and a well selected bunch. No trouble to show or drive them. A call from you will be appreciated. You are sure to be pleased. A full line of Buggies, Wagons and Harness always on Hand. Sep 23 x THE LADY WHO WANTS REAL COMFORT Should try a pair of our co mmmmwmmwmmm PRICE $3.50. Hade by E. P. Eeed & Co. ELL & COMPANY. PROFIT BY EXPERIENCE : < WHETHER THAT EX- <! ^ 4+ / PERIENCE BE YOURS OR OTHERS. ( ^ The sale we have just conducted having proved so successful, has taught a double lesson, it has proved that it is best to sell goods at a small profit and sell in quantity. It has proved that purchasers will buy where they get the Right Goods AT Right Prices. We intend to profit by the experi ence we have gained, and hope that you will do likewise. We thank the public for the very liberal patronage given us, and the consideration and patience shown during the rush hours of thejsale. J. RYTTENBERG & SONS. Watch for our next advertisement. i