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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 1894. The Sumter Watchman was fou od ed io 18W and the True Southron io 1866. The Watchman and Southron aew has the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani? festly the best advertising medium in Sam ter. EDITORIAL NOTES. The spy system is dead, and the army of spies disbanded. The war in Brazil is at hist finally over. The insurgents have surrendered abd the people can go to work again. Between the unrestricted sale of liquor and prohibition, imperfect ia operation though it may be, we are decidedly in favor of prohi? bition. The cornerstone of the Woman's Normal and Industrial' College will ba laid on May 22th. Hon. Ira B. Jones will deliver the . oration. Do the Prohibitionists propose to make the issne on absolute prohibition, or do they have j a restrictive system to offer? It mast be something better than the dispensar j. Tbe approach of Coxey's army of tramps is beginning to cause uneasiness in Washington. The authorities don't know what to do with them. Give them a bath. McLaurin speaks of an apist pracing around the State, squinting ope eye, cussing and try? ing to play Ben Tillman." That is tough on John Gary Evans. Another great stike of the coal miners is in progress. Unless the unusual happens, -the miaers and the consumers will be sufferers while- the mine owners will be gainers in the end. Tbe constitutionality of the Dispensary Law of 1893 should be tested and settled -before tbe Supreme Court without delay. We wish to see the whole matter settled beyond the possibility of dispute. Gov. Tillman says the Supreme Court decision paralyzed bim and he does not know what todo with the liquor on band. So Judge Pope's opinion was labor lost, a?ter all. Poor Young John? Tbe parlies who robbed the dispensary Monday night, must have anticipated a dry drought. Tbey should not have been appre? hensive. Spirituous!}- speaking things are decidedly damp. The Prohibitionists have an open field and fair fight before them now.' There is no dis? pensary or separate box plan to befog the issue. The looked for opportunity is before them. What will they do with it? Gov. Tillman said only a few days before the decision of the Supreme Court was made public, ibat if the court would render a deci? dion and thereby brush away all the doubts in connection with the constitutionality of the dispensary law, be would be satisfied to abide the decision. So far bc seems to be as j good as bis word. A disgraceful riot occurred on Boston Com? mon, Monday. A detachment of unemployed, I meeting there to make a few speeches before j setting out to join Coxey's army, were set upon and beaten severely If this bad oc? curred in the South, the Northern papers -would bave the jim-jams over tbe outrage, but as it was in Boston, it is, co doubt, all right. At a recent meeting of tbe trustees of the i South Carolina College, rules were adopted j establishing a normal course to which women ! are eligible. This marks a new era for that institution, and we wish it the greatest pros? perity. The sentiment in favor of co-educa? tion is growing, and those institutions of higher education that have opec ed their doors to women are prospering beyond the most sanguine expectations. Private Cooper, one of tbe members of the Military Court of Inquiry in the Darlington killing, must be a curious person. After Gov. %Tii!man expressed his dissatisfaction with tbe finding of this court, Private Cooper wrote a letter craw-fishing out of it. He says be did not know what he was signing, but admits having heard the report read. He concludes bis letter by saying that he was a Tilimaoite to the core. Capt. J. A. Mooney, of Greenville, who was chairman of the Military court of inquiry which sat io connection with the coroner's jory at Darlington, wiil explode private Cooper's statements as contained in the letter he wrote to Gov. Tillman on the subject. Capt. Morney wii! show that the report was not altered in any way whatsoever after it was signed ; that it was discussed thoroughly before it was written, and read over to them all twice after being written, and hence that no such plea as Cooper puts up cac be sus? tained in face of the facts. Capt. Mooney has a water press copy of the report, showing that nothing was added to or taken away from it after it was signed. Gen. R. N. Kichbourg performed his duty as a man and a soldier in Darlington. His friends knew the man and knew that be would act with discretion and consideration, and allay tbe trouble engendered by Gov. Till? man's folly and tbe blood-thirstiness of his spies. Ju view of Gen. Ricbbourg's admirable conduct, we can not see why he should be so mistreated by some of therefawm papers. They are nominating bim for Adjutant and Inspector General, in total disregard of the fact that he ran for the same position on the Haskell ticket in 1890, which we have never beard that be regrets. The death of Senator Zeb Vance of North Carolina removed from public life one of the best known and most generally esteemed men of the day. He was for many years the oracle of North Carolinians, and his memory will be kept green in the State he did so much for. His ability was equalled only by bis genuine democracy, and these taken together won and held friends innumerable. j There were ten thousand persons presen j bis funeral in Asheville last week, and j bad come from all parts of 'he State to j the last tribute to his memory. Ex ( Jarvis has bien appointed to succeed to unexpired term io the Senate. Congressman John L. McLaurin has * ten a letter that the conservatives appreciate much more than the membei his owo faction. He has no mercy on large element in the refawm faction knew coat-tail swingers. These lusty refawmer compares to "dog-meat" that can be bou by the pound. The letter is humon ironical and pathetic-pathetic when speaks of his dreams of reform and g government, and the result in a worse des ism than can be found outside of "Dar Russia." Liquor is being sold openly in thee Now is the time for the City Council to i Let the City Attorney be instructed to t charge of the case, and if there is a legal \ to do so, have the traffic stopped at once restricted in a satisfactory manner. If xl is no law in existence prohibiting the ur stricted sale of liquor, it should be kno' In this event it would be wise for the Com to pass an ordinance requiring all pla where intoxicating liquors are sold to closed at 6 p. m. This would be strictly police measure, and would meet with the proval of nine tenths of the people of Suml In another column is given tbs decision the Supreme Court declaring tbe Dispensa Law unconstitutional and void, The disse ing opinion by Judge Pope is much lon} than we can get into the space at our d posai. While not claiming to possess a le{ mind we believe that the majority decision in nowise affected by the decision of Jud Pope. He goes beyond the bounds of pi priety and more than hints that the Ch Justice and his associate were biased in thi decision by political prejudice. Judge Po should be ashamed of this opinion even if is not. Every fair minded man grar another the right to an honest opinion. V would readily concede that Judge Po honestly believed in the constitutional! of the Dispensary Law. We would n hesitate to grant that be believes that tl State can legally engage io a business whi declaring it illegal for a citizen engage in tl same business. Judge Pope should have t! decency to refrain from debasing the Supren i Bench of South Carolina by insinuating th: men like Mciver and McGowan are nt unbiased in their decision. Judge Mciver opinion speaks for itself. Any one can folio bis reasoning and perceive the correctness i bis conclusions.. The best lawyers in the Sta commend it, and bu ve pronounced it una: satiable. A Woman's Plea for Women. Mr. Editor: The tendency of the ag seems to be for progress-whether in th right directioo or Dot, the future alone wi unfold. The cry ts for novelty, leavi?g- tb good old times and usages far in the bat* ground. Those who adhere to old custom j or express a preference for them, are calle* "old fogies." But, as a woman, I raise m. feeble voice against the latest craze-Woman' Rights and Woman's Suffrage. I make at appeal for our sex : Do not force them fron the retirement aud safety of home. That i i woman's kingdom, her Heaven-appointet i dominion. Her throne is her husband' heart, the domestic circle her subjects. Ii j that sphere, let ber have all the romance, lo v. and consideration possible. That is her du and will only refresh and strengthen ber an( serve to enrich and purify the streams of lovi and kindness that will dow in return fron her heart. Let her remain where our Maker placed ber, not io subjectioo to man, hut looking up to him as head, giving him tba respect which is due. Perhaps, if our raothei Eve had consulted '.he head and not have re? lied on ber own judgment, and acted on hei own responsibility, the consequences to bei descendants would have been different. Let me illustrate the evil effects of Woman': ! Rights, by drawing a slight picture. At the close of day, the husband returns home, wearied with his conflict with the world and efforts to provide for his loved ones. He Ands his home desolate, co bright light tc cheer him, or presence to greet him. His ' wife is absent, fulfilling an engagement to I lecture on ?ome irnpc tant matter, or to attend ! a woman's rights meeting. During the day, ! homely duties are neglected iu preparation j for these events. In this she is not lending i a consistent life or serving the end of her I being. If she desires to make her mark or to ? leave an impress, let her train her boys aright, j implant in their minds seeds of home, purity i of goodness Let her influence on the minds and hearts of her husband or brothers be for j the good of humanity. In this way let the ! hidden, gentle, yet mighty power of woman [ underlie and cause and prompt the power of j men who fill the public eye i I plead for womnn, let her be the comfort ? and companion of man, his equal in some j thiogs, but not his superior. If one would only reflect on woman's suffrage, they would ! 6ee directly to what it will lead. What lady would go to the polls toc?me in contact with tbat crowd, who will not feel obliged to show respect and consideration for womanhood, when she goes outside of her ' sphere? On the othes band the colored j women will flock there in eager crowds, so that our condition, politically and morally, will be worse than ever. A true woman will not avail herself of the Dew movement, will oot get into the stream that she thinks Will float her down to woman's rights, and I may say, to the destruction of all that is womanly or delicate. Well has the sphere, assigned to woman, beeo called the celestial sphere ; they are in deed the stars which preside over aud decide the destiny of mao. If womeo is to take the place of meo, who will fill the woman's sphere? COMMON SKNSK. --.-#??? m They Want Names. The Russell Art Poblisbing Co., of 928 j Arch St., Philadelphia, desires the names and j address of a few people in every town who are interested in works ot art, and to secure them they offer to send free, "Cupid Guides the Boat," a superbly exetuted water color picture, size 10 x 13 inches, suitable for framing, and sixteen other pictures about same size, in colors, to aoy one seoding j them at once the names and address of ten persons (admirers of fine pictures) together j with six two-cent stamps to cover expense of I mailiogj etc. The regular price of these j pictures is ?1.00, but they can all be secured I free by any person forwarding the names and J stamps promptly. Note.-Tbe editor of this paper has already | received copies of above pictures and consider j them really "Gem3 of Art." I Letter From Wedgefield. WEDGEFIELD, S. C , April 24, 1894. The Dispensary law was declared uncon? stitutional on Inst Thursday, aiid on that night a good rain fell to quench the thirst of a famishing soil; so, since that day our peo? ple have felt, judging from their look, very much better. At any rate, weall ought to feel so, for they were both occurrences for which wc should be very thankful. We are not whiskey-drinking people, but we are law-abiding citizens anc feel that we should, as such, be free to do and act as free citizens do elsewher?. Rev. Air. Lampley spent last Thursday night in town on his way io Glenn Springs. We sincerely trust that he rn?; r?e restored to he?ltb and strength. Rev. Jno. L. Girardeau, D. D., preached tc a very large congregation in the Presbv terian Church on last Sunday, both morning and evening. Rev.Jno Kershaw filled his appointment in the afternoon. Licentiate Mr. Joseph Crockard will preach in the Presbyterian Church on next Sunday, at ll o'clock, and, after which will bea con? gregational meeting looking towards calling a permanent pastor. Mr. Currey, who has been filling the pulpit to the entire satisfaction of the congregation, has accepted a call else? where. Quarterly Conference will be held in the Methodist Church on next Sabbath. Mrs. W. Y. Dixon left a few days ago for Boston, Mass, where she goes to visit relatives. Mrs. John D. Gerald and daughter of ] Blackville, are visitiog relatives in town. Miss FaDoy Sumter, who has been visiting | the Misses Singleton, returned to ber home in i Sumter, on yesterday. Mrs. R. G. Wheler has been quite unwell j but we are glad to report her improving. Your correspondent leaves thi3 a m. for Rock Hill where be goes to attend the South I Carolina Medical Association. Meteorological Records The following is a report of observations i of the weather taken at Stateburg, by Dr. W. j W. Anderson, for the past week ending j April 22, 1894 : O 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Temperature. .a Condition. 67. 70. 72.5 73 5 67.5 63. 59. 76. 81. 82 82. 75. 70. 67. 58. 59. 63 65. 60. 56. 51. sw sw s s s sw KW .00 ??Cloudy. .00 Clear, .00 ?Cloudv 28 ?Cloudy. 57 Cloudy. 00 ?Cloudy. .00 Clear. ?Partly Cloudy. Cotton planting has progressed rapidly dur? ing the past week, and appears to be coming up nicely. ^^^^ _ ; China's Soda is the best, and every one , should test it. _ _ A Household Treasure. D. W. Fuller, of Canajoharie, N. Y., eays that he always kreps Dr- King's New Discovery in the bouse and his family has always found the very best results follow its use; that he would not be without it, if procurable. G. A- Dyke man Druggist. Catskill, N. Y , says that Dr Kitg'sNew Discovery is undoubtedly the be? Cough remedy; that he has used it in bis family for eight years, and it has never failed to do all that is claimed for it. Why not try a remedy foi long tried and tested. - Trial bottles free at ! J. P. W. LeLonue's Drug Store. Regular size 60c. and $1:00. ' 3. WANTS ADVERTISEMENTS of five lines o.- less will be inserted under this head for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents per line. TO SELL-A good organ. Apply at ihi3 office FOR RENT-A desirable residence on Re? publican Street, containing 5 rooms and kitchen, with good garden attached. Apply to CHAS. E. LIFBAGS, at Epperson's Stables. April 25. LOST-A small black Card Case contain? ing $50 Express Money Order, and about 17 cents in currency, and some cards and papers. $10 reward will be paid for its delivery at this office. FOR SALE-Any part of my Iarce farm in the suburbs of the City of Sumter. Situation healthy and desirable Terms easy. T. D. Chandler. April 11-if._ 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 WANTED, TO SELL !-The bouse and lot between Mayor Pierson's and Graham's mill, also, several tenenent bouses well located. Bargaias will be given. Bids are invited. R. O. PURDY, Feb. 28 tf. Secretary and Treasurer. WANTED-The Drinking Public and the thinking pubiic to know that white the whole county is flooded with min? eral springs which spout fora awhile, enjoy an ephemeral popularity and are forgotten, the waters of Glenn Springs, the "old relia? ble," grow daily in the public esteem and are simply unrivalled. Paul Simpson, Shipper Glenn Springs, S. C. Misti of People's B. & L. Asso? ciation. THE FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockholders of the "PEOPLE'S BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION," of Sumter, S. C., will be held in the Y. M. C. A. Hall on Tuesday, May 1st at 6 o'clock P.M. R. 0. PURDY, Apr. 25. Sec. and Treas. Estate of John S. Richardson, DECEASED. ALL PERSONS holding claims against aforesaid estate will present same, duly attested, and all persons indebted to said estate , will make payment to RICH'D D. LEK, MARION MOISE, April 18, 1894. Qualified Executors. Y. M. C. A. Until farther notice, the Reading Room of the Y. M. C. A. will be open daily from 8 30 to 10 P. M. Dailies, weeklies, monthlies, will be found there. Also, the Library from the S. L. I. has been removed to the rooms of the Y. M. C. A. An earnest invitation is extended to all to visit the rooms and take advan? tage of the reading matter. MACHINERY. Now is the time to decide what machinery you are going to put in this season We Handle the Best Grades, And at prices that cannot be lowered anywhere. This year we offer in addition to our already full line, the handsome, high grade, low priced goods made by the Liddell Company, of Charlotte, N. C, ?n experience of many years with these as well a.s other goods has proven that there are none better. Henry B. Bloom, April 24. Main St., Sumter, S. 0. We Feel G That we shall lessen the burden of hard times in this com? munity, by putting at your disposal a stock of Goods so uniformly good and cheap. Dollars May be Scarcer With our patrons than in previous and more pros? perous years, but by means of our exceedingly low prices we have cer? tainly greatly increased the purchasing capacity of the dollars you have. Knowing we have the stock, that meets the ex? pectation and gratifies the taste, knowing that our prices are as low as the lowest, and a little lower, we ask an examination of same. J, RYTTENBERG j JONS, N,W. Cor. Main & Liberty Sts., Sumter, S. C. New York Office, 84 West Broadway. March 14 The Best Shoes FOB 6ER7LEMEH, $5, $4 and S3.50 Dress Shoe. S3.50 Police Shoe, 3 Solo*. $2.60, $2 for Workingmen. $2 and $1.75 for Boys. LADIES AND MISSES, $3, $2.50 $2, $1.75 CAUTION.-If any dealer offers you W. L. 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