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fil ISbtt|mapmi?r SmSp WEDNESDAY, MABCH 28, 181 The Sumter Watchman was fouet in 18*0 aod the TVwe Southron in 18< The fTotcAman a?irf Southron new I the combined circulation and influei of both' of the old papers, and is ma festly tbe best advertising medium Sumter. Capt. A. A. Boykin has been i Douced for Supervisor of Kersh: . County. The orop of candida) .prouts early over in Kershaw P< haps it ts due to the recent summer-ii weather. Gov. Tillman now wears pate leather shoes like a to wo dude. Wfa a difference an office makes. It reported from Washington tbat ev Latimer, Strait, Talbert and otb Reformers were suprised at Gov. Ti mao's style. Tbe negroes of Colombia have bei . holding meetings, appointing com m i tees, passing resolutions aod talking putting oat a municipal ticket. Ther as io Sumter and elsewhere, they wi Sod that they have made a mistak Until they pay a greater portion of tl taxes than at present, they should ha' sense enough to keep bauds off i municipal mattera. Both candidates for Mayor, an several of the candidates fer places o the Board of Aldermen were absei from tbe meeting oo Monday nigh They should have been there-it wi their duty as citizens, especially tb candidates for Mayor, as they alon eoold have given the information COG eeroiog the demands of negroes. Tbe Elwell-Kirkland trouble io tb Methodist Church, Columbia, will nc be settled. The Kirkland .fact io accuse Dr. Elwell of lying aod *hroi oat hiots of some scandal in which b is implicated These meo, Norton Kirkland and other advocates of tb dispensary are attempting to tear dowi the Methodist Church because it wil not lend aid aod comfort to the dispeo sary. That ts the way it appears to as aod it ts a disreputable piece of work. A special from Birmingham, Ala. ?ays .tbat: 3,000 negroes were attend ing a State convention. The oegroet * considered tbe question of emigration tc Africa. Resolutions to the effect thai as the white meo broogbt tbe negroes tc America, they oogbt to pay their fares back to their native land, were passed. We wonder bow. the resoluter? would like to be returned to Africa io tbe same condition as their ancestors were brought thence. Tbat is, take them te - tbe edge of tbe African jungle, aod taro them loose stark oaked. "Senator Butler bas introduced two billa in the Senate of some interest, bot which, we fear, staod little chance of passage. The first provides for the restoration of tbe Beaufort Library. It provides for tbe duplication from the library of Congress of books equivalent so number aod valoe to replace those taken by a United States officer io 1862, and subsequently destroyed by fire. The second appropriates $40.000 for tbe erection of ao equestrian statue to General Francie Marloo, of the Revo? lutionary army, io Columbia, S. C. While appropriating, however, we see BO reason why a provision for a statue to Geo. Sumter should not be made. Tbe contest in tbe Izlar-Stokes Con? gressional ?lection will be decided by *he State Board of Gan va sse rs to-mor? row. Tbe Board has been meeting from day to day and doing nothing .mee it assembled last week. The ?clay is doe to the failure of the Orangeborg Board to send to the complete retaros. The returns will be io to-morrow, and the contest will be finally disposed of. Geo. Izlar was clearly elected, aod we cao see oo reason, oor even pretext by which he ean be deprived of tbe office to which he was elected, with any semblance of honesty. To declare Dr. Stokes elected would be even more disreputable than tbe seating of Murray over Moise. It is said that President Cleveland bas made up his mind on the Bland seigoorage bill aod that he will veto it. Should he do so he will strike the Democracy of the Sooth a heavy blow, 0 ?od streogtheo the hands of the Popu? lists and other ists. It may be that Cleveland will do the right thing-the best thing for all parties-by vetoing this bill, time will prove tbe wisdom of bi? act. There is some change needed io the financial system of the govern? ment and tbe people are demanding it. We are all feeliog the cramp of bard timas, and the conditions under whi we labor are tbe results of financial ai not industrial troubles. This, at leas is the current belief, it being claim* that all industrial difficulties have be< produced by the financial system of ll Government. The "Colleton Idea" convention Reformers will be held on Saturday pursuant to the call of Mr. H. I Thomas. We are not informed as l the size of the meeting, or as to bo the * 'Idea" has been received by tl Reformers of the county. We presun the meeting will he fairly attende and will represent the Reformers < Sumter County. The meeting wi undoubtedly favor an early conventio to which, since the first March Convet lion was allowed as Democratic, thei should be no objection. If the first wa all right, so i> this. Senator Alfred H. Colquitt of Geoi gia, died at his residence in Washiogto on last Mooday morning. He wa stricken with paralysis last week and hi bis death has been expected daily since He was born in Walton County Georgia, and was in bis 70th year. H was graduated at Princeton in 1844 studied law and was admitted to th bar in 1849 He served during th Mexican war as a staff officer with tb rank of major. Io 1852 be was electei to Congress' as a Democrat, serving on term. He was a member of the Legis latnre in 1859 and a Presidential electo in 1860 on the Breckindrige ticket H was a member of the Secession Con J vention of Georgia and* served in th* i Confederate army as captain. Later ht was chosen colonel of the 6th Georgi; infantry, promoted to brigadier geoe ral, and after serving some time in tha grade was commissioned a major gene ral. In 1876 he was elected Governoi of Georgia fur four years, at the expira? tion of which term be was re elected foi two years under the new Constitution He wes then elected to the Uuitec States Senate and re-elected in 1888, Joseph W. James, gthe Darlington County white man, who was con viet ea of the murder of his father, togetbei with two negro accessories, whom he had employed to do the killing, bas beeu pardoned. James was convicted on circumstantial evidence and the testimony of one of the negroes, who confessed the morder. Tbe trial was a tedious one, and every expedient was resorted to io hopes of saving James, who WES worth about $30,000. Asa last resort the death sentence was commuted to life imprison meut. His pardoo was secured by a strong p?tition, aided by a faller explanation of tbe circumstances of the case than was developed at the trial. Judge Watts, at the recent term of court in Darlington investigated the case and formed the opinion that James is inno? cent. In addition to all this, the very men who were most firmly convinced of James's guilt at the time of the trial, now believe him innocent and advocated bis pardon. Gov. Tillman accordingly grau ted the pardoo. THE FREEMAN AND JUDGE BENET. We give in full The Freeman's reply to Judge Benet's statement concerning the original report by The Freeman, that be had been gambling at night while presiding over court in this city. In the last issue we gave Jndge Benet's statement and The Freeman's report, and with the publication of The Free? man's article this week we let the matter rest, feeling that the matter, as developed to date has been fully venti? lated. The question does not seem to be one of morals, but of facts. It is not a question of morals, simply because the report that W. C. Benet, Esq , was an accomplished poker player, has been current for years. It is a question of fact, because the accusation that Judge Benet gambled while here must be proven. Judge Benet bas solemnly denied it from the : bench, while clothed io the robes of j office. If it is true that he had ! gambled while here and then denied the fact in the manner he did, it should be known, for so shameless a liar, so for- ! sworn a creature, should not be allowed j to wear the gown of a judge, nor sit in j our courts of justice, which are sup posed to be the abodes of truth and j honesty. Judge Benet either gambled or be did not. If he did, he is not only a gambler and black leg, but a shameless liar. The Freeman says it was rumored : j that Judge Benet gambled, that he j played cards nightly with professionals, j j It says that W. B. Peebles, reporter j j for that paper, saw Judge Benet, Mr. H. C. Moses, Judge Samuel \V. Mel? ton and Mr. D. Rosendorf playing cards io tbe open parlor of Mi Rosendorfs residence. Others repeate similar rumor? to the editor of Th Freeman. Upon these reports Th Freeman rests its case. The editor of The Freeman hai however, gone one step further as a individual. He has made an affidavi stating facts and giving names, an says that the affidavit can be obtaitie upon application. We have considered the case care fully, and look at it as we vrtU, it is; bad one. The Freeman has made ai extremely grave charge against Ju lg Benet ou mere rumor ; information aoi and belief, nothing more. Judg Benet denies the charge. Here th matter must rest, unless the editor o The Freeman proceeds to prove hi charge, as he should do-as he is ii duty bound to do-if be would maiotaii the role he bas essayed. The burdei of proof rests upon him, for he hat given wide publicity to a rumor tba brands Judge Benet as unfit for th< position he holds ; and until the fact it established he occupies the position o having injured another by the repet? lion of a rumor. If The Freemai proves it rumors to be facts it wil have vindicated itself. If it prove? the rumors to be rumors and nothing more, Judge Benet will be exonerated and T?ie Freeman will have shown a spirit to do the right thing. Judge Benet bas denied the rumors, Tht Freeman must establish the facts tc sustain itself. This is our view of the matter, and we believe we are unbiased and dispassionate. We are no friend of of Judge Benet, nor are we an enemy ; still we do not admire him politically, and know nothing about him personally, save by report. His past reputation is against bim. Had he a spotless repu? tion no such rumors would have been possible. His past is avenging itself upon him, yet be has met the issue in a dig ni tied and bold manner. The facts are what is now needed to com? plete the case. THE PRIMARY. The meeting of Democrats on Mon? day night made no mistake wheu a Primary was decided upon. The only mistake in regard to a Primary was made in past years when it was voted down. The Primary is right in prin? ciple and right when applied practical? ly. It is the remedy for many evils and does injustice to no one. It secures to the whites the right to rule the city, levy taxes on their property and make such improvements as they see fit, without interference from the negroes, who are, to a great extent, not property-holders. The Primary permits the Democrats to differ among themselves as widely as they please, but does not permit others to dictate bow the family quarrel shall be settled. The negroes have themselves to blame that the line is drawn thus sharply at this time. The meetings they have held, the bitter speeches made by their leaders, their continual talk about the rights they are entitled to and which they would demand, and take if necessary, have altogether caused the white people to determine to meet the issue without further delay. Prompt action often prevents future trouble, aud in determining to have a Primary we believe the Democrats have j been wisely prompt. Two years ago we were in favor of a Primary, and i then predicted that the Democrats would ? come in time to see the necessity of or- j gaoizatioo and unity of action. TILLMAN ON THE SENA TOR j SHIP. Gov. Tillman is in for the Senator? sbip, tooth and toe nail, and promises to make things interesting during dog days. He was interviewed, while in Washington, by a representative of the Baltimore Sun, and was asked if the j report was true that he would be a ! candidate for the United States Senate I against Secator Butler. "Most assuredly, I shall," he replied. "I shall not be a candidate for renom? ination or re-election as Governor of the State. Whether there will be other candidates besides Gen. Butler aud myself I cannot say. Politics is so uncertain that it is difficult at this stage of the contest to say if there will be other aspirants." "Do you anticipate a lively cam? paign ?" "All campaigns io South Carolina are lively and I assume that the next one will bc no exception to the rule. The primaries for the elec- j tion of the members of the Legis- i lature which will elect the Senator will j be held in August. The chief contest j will occur I suppose at the primaries. I Gen. Butler aud myself not only reside in the same county, but in the same township, and there will no doubt be a spirited contest by each of us to carr? our county." it will not be a mud-! ... . i slinging campaign. Gen. Butler has declared his aversion to such a pro? cedure. But if he or his frieods throw mud at mc I guess I can find some to throw back." "Do you expect any bloodshed, as ? bas been intimated ? "Not at all. There is no necessity for any. We are getting along pretty well down in our State without it, and I see no reason why our amicable relations should not continue. I am not, however, to be intimidated or bulldozed by any threats. I went through a campaign of that character when I was first elected Governor and escaped, notwithstanding the numerous threats. " It will be observed that he says : "It will not be a mud-slinging campaign. Geo. Butler has declared his aversion to such a procedure. But of he or his friends throw mud at me I guess I can find some to throw back." Con? sequently if Snuth Carolina has a decent campaign it will be due entirely to Senator Butler. Gov. Tillman does not declare his aversion to the mud feature, but readily proclaims his adeptness in that character of fighting. The thing that will decide whether it is to be mud, or no mud, will be what Gov. Tillman regards as mud. In the past we have noted that Gov. Tillman has regarded as mud-slinging any criticism of his official acts, unless the criticism be an eodorsment. We trust, however, that Gov. Tillman will revise his ideas in this respect and contribute his share towards giving us a decent campaign. We are sick of his cam? paigns of education, in which "some? thing rotten in Denmark" has been the text, without rhyme or reason. Letter From Wedgefield, WEDGEFIELD, March 27, 1894. Tbe coroner's jury in the Gayden murder case met last night again, nothing furthe has beeu accomplished in that direction. Elijah Brown and Tom Carter, Jr., colored, were given the option of ten dollars or ten days on 21st, inst., for tresspass, by Trial Justice Moseley. They chose the latter and received a free ride to Sumter. Mrs. Buck, who bis been oti a visit to her dauehter, Mrs. W. E. Sparkman, left this a. m., for Glenn Springs, where she will visit ber daughter, Mrs. Harvey Simpson. A kniting frost this morning did consider? able damage to vegetables, fruit and the corn crop that was up to a stand almost every? where. News From St. Charles. ST. CHARLES, March 27, 1894: The average citizen is averse to the per? formance of jory duty. Lee and Wellington -high authority-said the word duty is the grandest in the English language. Old men are made to stand aside until short cases come up on the calendar, as for instance, Davis vs. the Fire Insurance Company, consuming three days of the Court. Young men think they can endure more than we old fellows. The second week jurors do highly appreciate Judge Benet's uniform kindnes3and courtesy. His elaborate and lucid presentations of the law, aided us very materially in coming to our decisions. We returned home delighted with the young judge. lam afraid some of us believe we are fully prepared to be first class township lawyers. I was pleasantly located during the sessions of the Court, at Mrs. Manning Brown's. Farmers if yon wish to get your money back, go to the Brown house. The Methodist Church is quite near. 1 enjoyed the protracted meeting conducted by the Bros. Daniels and Herbert, highly. The cards are out. Mr. L. F. Montgomery and Miss Mattie McCutcben will be married at Mt. Zion Church, the 28th instant, at 8 o'clock p. m. His father will give the bridal reception on Friday night. Mrs. C. C. Wells has returned home after an extended visit to ber sons in the West. S. D. M. L. Fulton Letter. FULTON, S. C., March 26, '94. The rain yesterday came in due season in bringing up com, melons and reviving oats and gardens. Easter Services were conducted at St. Mark's yesterday by the Rev. Jno. Kershaw. Quarterly Conference convened at St An? drew's Chapel last Saturday and Sunday. Rev. W. C. Power presiding. Dr. and Mrs. F. M. Dwight, of Wedge? field, were among others visiting our neigh? borhood yesterday. Miss Fannie Bradford, of Panola, who has been visiting relatives in this neighborhood, returned to her home last week. Miss Mamie Richardson, of this place, is visiting the family of Mr. J. M. Richardson, of Panola. Hon. J. E. Tindal accompanied by Maj* W. I F. B. Haynsworth, of your city, passed ! through Pinewood Saturday evening on their way to the home of the former to spend Easter. 8. B. W. G. The Wyoming Blizzard. BUFFALO, Wyo., March 25.-The j wires are just up after the late storm \ which commenced last Monday evening j and continued a terrible blizzard for over seventy-six hours without abating. The temperature averaged zero and j blinding snow obscured the sky as clouds of dust. Snow drifted ten ^o ! twenty feet deep in every direction end all roads were impassable. The coach took five days coming from Clearmont, j thirty miles distant on the Burlington j road. Ranchmen from the outside are I unable as yet to reach the city, but reports from stock men near by show that the loss of stock is terrible. TROUBLE IN DARLINGTON. The Sumter Light Infantry Called Upon by the Governor. The following despatch was received hy Capt Phelps late this afternoon : COLUMBIA, S. C., March 23. CAPT. A. C. PHELPS, Sumter Light Infantry. Can your Company be relied upon to up? hold the law? A mob h?s possession of the town of Darlington. B. R. TILLMAN. la r?ply Capt. Phelps telegraphed : The Sumter Light Infantry will uphold the law. So far as we have been able to learn, the cit? izens of Darlington were excited at>out the seizure and mutilation of a respectable lady's tjuuk by dispensary spies, and when a raid was begun by the constables upon the blind tiger liquors kept by James, they were resisted by force. The citizens took posses? sion of the arms of the Darlington Guards and have defied the State authorities. At 7 o'clock this evening nothing further bas been heard hy Capt. Phelps from Gover? nor Tillman. Fashion's Folk Fascinated. Miss McDonald's Opening Delights the Ladies - Many Lovely Novelties and Handsome Decorations-Beautiful Bonnets Galore. The ladies who flocked to Miss McDonald's store on the 21st and 22nd to witness ber Spring opening were simply delighted. It was not merely a success, but a veritable triumph, which surpassed the highest anticipation. Yet it should not have been a surprise, for M?83 McDonald's naturally elegant taste coupled with her long experience bas fitted ber for high achievement as an artistic modiste. Certain it is, however, that the visitors at her opening were surprised, for never has there been seen in this city sucb a wealth of artistic creations in jnilliuety, dis? played with such consummate skill. To begin with, there were the beautifully decorated show-windows, so lovely that no daughter of Eve could view them and resist the tem pt-u io TI to explore the fascinating region which lay beyond. In one of the windows, which was carpeted with a dark green velvet, potted calla lilies, bloomed in delicate loveliness, while many kinds of arti? ficial flowers, arranged in various attractive designs, gave a ravishing effect of tropic lux? uriance. In the other window was a handsome blonde doll, exquisitely costumed in a dress of a delicate green, and a dainty Leghorn hat trimmed with wnite ribbons and tips. She was adorned with flowers in real springtime profusion, and in her bands held a basket filled to overflowing with buds and blossoms. This creation was termed "Spring's Offering," a happy phrase indeed. The background was a perfect biaze of flowers of every hue. Once in the store, one might have concluded i hat some goddess had touched the place, with an enchanted wand, making it a little para? dise of fashion. There were ribbons of almost every variety, of .every fashionable shade, at almost every price ; there were perfect loves of little bats which almost made one's head ache to wear them. And many beads have been wearing thf-m long ere this, for, of course, such fin de si?cle novelties went like the pro verbial hot cakes. We wonder, for there were creations, not only of leading New York mil? liners, but of Parisian artists as well Leg? horns, chips, fancy straws, in all the latest design.?, with more names than we have space for. To go with these hats there were many beautiful veils, it was a case of "apples of gold and pictures of silver." The natural effect of these beautiful things was greatly enhanced by their arrangement. Effective backgrounds were made of beauti? fully framed mirrors, velvet tapestry with flowers, bung against it in relief, and by other equally ingenious methods. From sb many novelties it was difficult to pick the favorite attraction. Some gave the palm lo these lovely little things trimmed in fashionably shaded "Prince of Wales' tips and moire rib? bons, others vowed that there never was-^no, never !-anything so fetching as the bats with violet and daisy trimmings. Some cham? pioned the roses. And so the day went-and the bats went with it. Although two expert milliners were bard at work, it was almost impossible to satisfy the demands. It was considerably in the gloaming when the throng that bad begun to assemble at 9 o'clcck tn the morning showed signs of dis? persing. In the late afternoon and partly evening, suspicious looking bundles, which boded no good to the purses of husband or father, were noticed in the handsof prominent ladies, who were going home tired, but con? tented, hungery but happy. They bad been to the opening. Mrs. Delia M. Jones Granville, N. ,Y., writes: "I have the highest praise to give to Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup. We have used it in our family for five years with the best effects." MUNICIPAL TICKET. For Mayor. B. G. PIERSON. For Aldermen. W. R. DELGAR, R. P. MONAGHAN, J. F. LA?GHERY, G.F. EPPERSON. The above ticket is presented to the voters of the city of Somter at the coming election, as a suitable one for city officers. They are all men fully qualified by business experience and acquaintance with the requirements of the city to manage its affairs in the best man? ner. MANY VOTERS. FOR MAYOR. At the solicitation of my many friends I announce myself a candidate for Mayor of ? the City of Sumter. Always haviDg had the best interests of the city at heart, as my past record will show, if elected I pledge my best efforts for the best welfare and progress of the city. HARRY RYTTENBERG. WANTS. ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less will be inserted under this head for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents per line._ WANTED-A Tenant for a new single story Residence on New Street, six rooms. Ten dollars a month by the year. Apply to W. H. Ingram. FOUND-A Bunch of small Keys, left at Clerk and Treasurer's office, which owner can get by proving property and pay? ing for this advertisement. Apply at this office. Sumter, S. C., March 28th, 1894. TO LET-The old Curtis House, near W. C. & A. Depot. The bouse bas been re-i modelled and contains 12 well-fitted rooms, j Just the place for a Commercial Hotel. Ap ply to H. B. Curtis, on premises. March 21-tf_ WANTED, TO SELL !-The house and lot between Mayor Pierson's and Graham's mill, also, several tenenent bouses well located. Bargains will be given. Bids are invited. R. 0. PURDY, Feb. 28 tf. Secretary and Treasurer. NUISANCES CLERK k TREASURER'S OFFICE, 1 SUMTER, S. C.. March 28, 1894. j PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that hereafter, Section 14, of an Ordinance entitled "An Ordinance relating to certain subjects in the nature of Nuisances," will be strictly enforced. To wit : SECTION 14. That it shall not be lawful for any person to ride upon or use any bicycle, trcycle, velocipede, or other vehicle or ma? chine used for locomotion upon any of the sidewalks of the City of Sumter within the fire limirs of said city , and npou the sidewalk on the West side of Main street from the fire limits to the Atlantic Coast Line depot; and in all cages due care must be used in order to prevent injury or burt to the person or property of others ; nor shall it be lawful for any person to roll or use any wheelbarrow or cart upon nny of tbe sidewalks of the City of Sumter, or to ride or drive thereon, or across ihes?me; and any person, upon being con? victed of any violation of the provisions of' rbis Ordinance, may be fined not more than tweoty-five dollars, or be imprisoned in the city prison not more than twenty days. Bv order of City Council. C. M HURST, March 28-2t Clerk k Treasurer. Beniah Chapter, BIM. OFFICE OF SECRETARY, \ BEULAH CHAPTER, NO. 25, R A M. j SUMTER, S. C., March 28, 1894. AN EXTRA CONVOCATION of Beulah Chapter, No. 25, R. A. M., will be held on Friday evening? March 30th, for the pur? pose of conferring the Royal Arch Degree. Comp. J. T. Barron, M. E., Grand High Priest will he present. Every Companion is earnestly requested to attend The chapter Will be called to order at 7.30 p. m., promptly. By order, A N. FREELAND, Attest-F. M. SPANN, High Priest. Secretary. Mch 28 NOTICE. THE CO-PARTNERSHIP heretofore exist? ing between Albertus S. Brown and James H. Chandler, doing a retail clothing business in the City of Sumter, S. C., ondtr the firm name of Brown and Chandler, 'bas this day been dissolved by mumal consent. All debts of the firm will be paid by Albertus S. Brown, and all amounts due to the firm will be paid to bim. A. S. BROWN, J. H. CHANDLER. March 20lb, 1894. 3t Referring to the above notice, I beg leave to announce that I will conduct the geueral Clothing Business as heretofore, but on my own account, under the name of Brown k Chandler. A.S.BROWN. March 29. '94._ EXAMATION OF TEACHERS. OFFICE OF SCHOOL COMMISSIONER,. SUMTER COUNTY, SUMTER, S. C., March 21, 1894. THE REGULAR EXAMINATION of per? sons wishing to teach in the public schools of Sumter Conntv, will be held at the usual places on the THIRD FRIDAY, the 20th day of APRIL, beginning at 10 o'clock a. m. w. j. DURANT, Mch 21-2t. School Commissioner. AND Intending to close out my mer? cantile business, I offer, com? mencing on Thursday MARCH I5TH, my entire stock At and Below Cost, ' FOR CASH ONLY. Under no circumstance will any goods be charged. ALTANONT MOSES. Mch 14. _ Just Received! and very nice at this season -AT DUCKER & BULTMANN Edam, Pineapple and Switzer Cheese, Boneless Codfish, Evaporated Codfish, Leggett's Wine Jelly-a delicacy, Leggett's Improved Fruit Jelly, Kat Pickled Salmon, Fulton Market Beef, f Fresh Oatmeal and Oatflakes, Try "Momaja" the finest Roasted Coffee, "Ceylon" Tea-an extremely choice Tea-40c. and 75c. can. Florida Mullet, * Dutch Herrings, Seed Irish Potatoes. Mch 14.