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"WBDNBSDAY~JU1IB 20, ?894. The Sunder Watchman was founded ID 18t0 and the 7Vue Southron in 1866. The Wafe?wiaa a?i^ Southron new bas tbe combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani? festly the beat advertising medium in Sumter. EDITORIAL NOTES. Tb? Prosperity Canning Company is arranging to can this season fifty acres of tomatoes;? being ten thousand bushels, or about one hundred aod forty thousand three-pound caos. This represents about five hundred cana of to matees . aloDe per working day ali the year round, and does ?At include too : auojat pt canned products. The Prosperity can? nery was begun in a small, experimen ta 1 way v but, for its capacity, bas proved a paying; eveu a profitable, enterprise from tbe start. Tbe campaign bas opened. Butler and "fiKman locked boros at Rock Hill ! on Monday, and tbe fur flew a little, j but not as much as was expected. Next; day at Yorkville there was more of tbe same sort, sod tbe fur flying.was a little more in evidence than tbe day before It may confidently be expect? ed that as tbe combat deepens between tbe two, tbe' hair-palling will become more and more conspicuous, and we look for the same sort of scenes at these meetings as disgraced them two and four years ago, before the campaign is over. A full report of the first meet? ing, taken from the daily papers will be found in this issue. Tbe senatoria! fight eclipses tbe gubernatorial in in ter? es t. A writer in tbe Arena for June says that recent post-mortem examinations of the bodies of tbe blind reveal the fact that io tbe nerves at the ends of tbe fingers, well-defined nells of gray matter had formed identical in substance and in cell formation with the gray matter of the brain. What does this show ? he asks. "If brain and nerves are practically identical, is it not plain that, instead of bein g oonfiaed to tbe cavUy j of the skull, there ts not any part of the surface of the body that can be touched bj a pin's point without pricking tbe brain? It proves that a man can think not alone in bis bead but all over bis body, and especially in the great nerve centres like the solar plexus, and the serve ends, oo the palms of the hands and the soles of the feet.*' COUOTY BOADS AGAIN. Now that tbe Grand Jury bas finish- j ed its work for the term of court re? cently adjourned, and made its pre? sentment, without reference to the agitation made by this paper on the ? .subject of trespassing on public high- j -ways by landholders through whose ; property these roads run, we may be pardoned for referring to the matter i again, since it is one of considerable 1 importance to the public. Recent information received by us j shows that tbe law in this respect is more generally violated than we be? lieved it was, and it may safely be said that, as a role, the average width of our , public highways has been cut down to less than ten feet, whereas by law it should be thirty feet. By this means not only is the public greatly inconven? ienced and imposed upon, but, in thc 1 aggregate, hundreds of acres of public property have been gobbled up by the rapacity of the adjacent landholders. These trespassers now regard their acts of seizure of what does not belong to them as merely experimental, but if they are allowed by the county authori? ties to keep what they have thus unlaw? fully become possessed of, tbs time is not distant when they will come to re? gard their tenure as a matter of right. And although they can never thus ac? quire a lawful title to the land, it is evident that tbe difficulties in tbe way of reclaiming it will be enhanced in proportion to the length of time they are allowed to hold undisputed posses- i sioo of it. There is no lack of law on the sub- ? ject, but there is great indifference and neglect of duty on the part of the County Commissioners in not having the law enforced. True, they ?ave published warnings to these trespassers time and agaio, but because they have stopped at that and suffered the evil to continue, the unlawful work goes brave? ly on, and the fact that so many are in? volved io it gives them that sense of security against interference which the force of numbers always gives. The bard fact is officials are afraid to run counter to public opinion in such mat? ters for fear of becoming unpopular and thereby lobing office-at least tb the construction which their lax this respect seems *o suggest, oeed men. in these offices who w their sworn duty ander the law wi respect of persons Where can be found ? Communication. Editor Watchman and Southron .'- So bas as yet been mn over and killed I bicycle riders of this city, but if the continue to be allow*! to take to the walks as they now are, theo jost as cert death and taxes, " so rae body's dari in j going to be run over and killed. This guess-work, it ? a certainty. Riders ai always cartful or skillful, and childi* heed les?, besides. easily paral} zed - by When the careless-cyclist nod the heed li frightened'child come in contact, the poe nocenr child will die rfae death or el maimed for fife. And the authorities permit cyclists to usurp the sidewalk, v hy righ; beioags to pedestrians, wi! morally responsible for the killing 01 maiming, as the case may be No one, Mr. Editor, like* to under ts kt thankless task of offending people by ma such statements as this, bot the faet. Sumter has more cyclists tbaaany town i size in the State, ? nd. the further fact fha is notoriously fecund in children, ano farther and inexcusable fact that along most crowded streets the cyclists rush a hours of day and night, crowding pedestj to the fence or the wail or into the d justify ..me io sounding this note of ware ?pd calling the attention cf the authoriti the matter, before we have an appal tragedy io our midst A Caito LOTS Comm u nica.t ion. Tho Freeman vs. Citizen. To th: Editor of the Watchman and Southro In ita issue of 5th inst, the Freeman nounces ao ex cathedra decision on the sui of Gity Council baying appropriated $.20* aid..* sectarian school. Usa vs, ''Coane right'.** Of coarse, that settles it ! But I take the liberty of dissenting f the Freeman although I do so in fear trembling, and will venture to discuss question briefly, because of the principle ?olTed tn the action of council, reminding Freeman in passing that it assumes a atra position on this subject for a paper tb? always advocating "equal rights to all, special privileges to none." This gift, Editor, is in the nature of a "special pr lege," in my judgment. If it be not such, but a "right,'5 theo our other schools and colleges should likev receive a gift of $200 from City Council s< to be put oe an equality with this propo Northern Presbyterian Mission School. ' $12 or $15 annually received by the city taxes on this proposed building, will be I ever offset by the $16 of interest lost by city in giriog the $200, for that is what money is worth annually at 3 per cent 1 1 Freeman, Mr. Editor, was talking through hat when he got off all that bigb-souodi nonsense about the city gening its mot back in taxes in a very short time. And now, for the principle involved : The city is the State in parvo. The Sn and the city are both alike committed by tb own act, to maintain common or pub schools for the education of the cbildre Back of this action stands the principle tb the State (our city) recognises, its duty educate its children for.intelligent citizenshi free from'religion; bias or prejudice. < Back this lies the tu rt he r principle that in this cou try Church and St?te shall he forever sep rate, a principle that is f?ndame tal, I rn: say, and at the basis of the constitution our coon try, asno one knows better than t editor of the Freeman. Now in other parts of our country, ai especially with reference to Government aid to Indian schools operated by varioi denominational bodies So great bas been tl feeling aroused, and so violent the agi ratio; that a "National League for the protection American Institutions" has been formed, ti object of which is by proper legislation, i secure the withdrawal altogether of Natiom aid to denominational schools of whatevi sort, because it is believed that such aid inimical to our American Common Schot System, and that its tendency is to disint* grate and destroy the common or publi schools by tfae dispersion and use of the fund properly belonging to them for sectarian ends This League is endeavoring to have passe a XVI amendment to the Constitution incoi porating a provision prohibiting aid by Stat or Nation to any religious denomination society, or institution which is wholly or i part under sectarian or ecclesiastical control Among its members may be mentioned tb eminent Presbyterian divined, Josiah Strong [author of "Our County and its Perils,' &moog which this very subject is reckoned! James Woodrow, W. M. Grier, of Due West the equally eminent Methodist, Doctors Jame H. Carlisle, Bishop Joh o P. Hurst and Jobi P. Newman, and others of other denomina lions, among the biggest and brainest men ii this or any other land. Now, Mr. Editor, the mere fact that thit movement is sustained by men of the charac teri have indicated, and others like Josept Dook, President Gilman of Johns Hopkins, J L. M. Curry, the Peabody Trust Agent, Rev Richard S. Storrs, President L. Clark Seelye D. D., should, 1 think, give the Freemat pause, and suggest to its editor the propriety of thinking before he speaks and ot looking before he leaps. But. independent of thai editor's action, I would here and now reite? rate my objections, and request City Council not tu commit itself to the wholly un-Amer? ican and indefensible principle of extending city aid to a sectarian school. The matter is of sufficient importance to ar? rest the attention of all reflecting men, tor the principle involved is of momenio?s and far reaching importance. Upon it will yet turn a Presidential election, and, possibly, the destiny of this whole couutry, 1 venture to think, and so thinking, I further venture to place this matter before the public, and if I do not succeed in arresting public attention by ibis brief notice of the subject, I shall again ask leave to trespass on your columns, Mr. Editor, with further information, until your readers shall have an intelligent appreciation of the situation, and rtalize what they are committing themselves to when they acqui? esce in action such as that taken by our City Council. I will only add that I hope I may not be understood as censuring the members of City Council or imputing motives the least unwor? thy to any of them, for I have not the slight? est idea of reflecting injuriously on them or any of them, but 1 trust i may be allowed without offence to ask them to review their action, or at least to examine into the very grave issues involved in it, without reference to any particular school or denomination. CITIZEN. .--mmmm-*?*??*'* mm The Edge6eld Advertiser ecstatically declares : "Eugene B. Gary will be sworn into office as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of South Caro? lina on Monday, July 27th, and on the following morning, just as the king of day rises above the horizon, 'Let ber roll, boys?* will be heard from the mountain tops to tbe marshes of Salt kerhacie, which means that the dis? pensaries will be then and there opened." This is a noteworthy tribute to the impartiality of a learned Judge io a case which has not yet been argued before him.-State. I The Campaign Schedule. Camden, June 22. I Sumter, June 23 Chesterfield, June 26. Bennettsville June 27. Darlington, June 28. Florence, June 29. Marion, July 3. Conway, July 4. Georgetown, July 6. Kiogstree, July 7. Manning, July 10. Bonneau's. July ll. Charleston. July 12. Walterboro, July 13. Beaufort, July 14. Hampton, July 16. Barnwell, July 17. Aiken, July 18 Edgefield. July 19. Lexington, Joly 20. Winnsboro, July 24. Orangeburg, July 25 Columbia, July 26. Newberry, July 27. Laurens, Julv 28. * mt Union, July 31 S partan burg, August 1. Greenville, August 2. Pickeos, August 3. Oconee, Augusta 6. Anderson, Augusta 7. Abbeville, Augusta 8. Cotton Crop Prospects Good. Mr, W. J. Woodward, a representa? tive of Alexander Sprunt & Co , of Wilmington, N. C., was io Winnsboro Friday. He is making a tour of the State io a buggy for the purpose of observing the cotton crop. His firm exports cotton to foreigu ports, and they desire to see for themselves. Mr. Woodward ssys that be regards the prospects good for a crop ; that cotton is small, but is healthy-looking and is not hort yet. He reports that Mr. Samuel [Cathcart, at Ad ge r's, has the best cotton that he has seen in South Carolina, unless it might be Mr. Aycock's, at Wedgefield.-News and Herald. $100 Beward $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn .that there is at least one dreaded disease.itbat science has been able to cure in all ita stages, and cha : ia Catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional disease, requires a constitu? tional treatment. Hall's Catarrh Core is taken infernally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the foundation of the disease, and giving the patient strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature io doing its work. The proprietors have so much faith in its curative ' powers, that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any case that i : fails to cure. Send for list of testimonials. Address, F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, 0. Sold by Druggists, 75c. $4.50 per Dozen for Cabinets is the regular price, but Winburn will make them until the 1st of Joly for $3.00 per Dozen. A new seoi8?tion ! Whit? Why Gardner's famous Soda Water at Kiingman's, next door to the Simone's BaDk Bncklen'* Arnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cats, Braises Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruption:!, and positively curas Piles, or no pay required It is guaranteed to give per? feet satisfaction, or money refunded. .nrice 2? cents per box. For sal? by Dr. J. F. W. De* Lonna NOTICE TO TEACHERS. SECRETARY AND TREASURER'S OFFICE, SCHOOL DISTRICT, NO. 17. CITY OF SUMTER, SUMTER, S. C., June 19, 1894. TEACHERS who wish to apply for posi? tions in the Graded Schools of City of Sumter, are hereby notified that a meeting of the Board <>f Commissioners of this School District, will be held on Friday, 29th June inst., at 8 o'clock P. M. to elect teachers for the ensuing school term. Applications must be in hands of the un? dersigned by that time. Bv order of Board of Commissioners. CM. HURST, Sec. & Treas. Jun? 23-2t. _ NOTICE. TO OWNERS AND KEEPERS OF DOGS IN CITY OF SUMTER. CLERK AND TREASURER'S OFFICE, SUMTER, S. C., June 20, 1894. THE CITY ORDINANCE, Entitled "An Ordinance to Prohibit Dogs running at large, ?fee, &c," dated June 8th, 1892, re? quiring, that all Dogs at large on Streets must bc licensed, and provided with collar and badge, (and be muzzled during the months of July and August,) will be rigidly enforced fron; this date, and all dogs at large contrary to said Ordinance shall be taken up I by the City Police and be dealt with occord- j ingr thereto. Bv order of Council. C. M. HURST, June 20-2t. Clerk and Treasurer, i NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC. ON AND AFTER this date, June 14, 1894, I will sell thirty two (32,) Loaves of Bread for Si.00, same weight as that being shipped from Columbia, .lune 13.-lt. JNO. F. BEARD. SOUTHERN Land AM?g Apcy ?mil Real Estate Eiclaie. REGISTER AND CIRCULARS FREE. PARTIES wishing to buy, sell or exchange should send their address at once to this Agency and secure free, Register and De? scriptive circulars, giving valuable informa? tion of improved and unimproved farm lauds. Inquirers should state whether they wish to buy, sell or exchange, and whether for cash, lands or marketable securities, and enclose stamp for reply. Address Southern Land Advertising Agency, Columbia, South Carolina. W. Y. L. Marshall, Agent for Sum? ter County. WANTS. TTfANTED-A Pleasant, Vacant Roora by ff the 1st of July. Apply at this office. FOR SALE-Two good Horses and two good Mules for sale, cheap for cash, or good paper. Rerabert, Marshall ? Co. TELLER'S HAVANA CIGARS-A sup? ply of the popular La Floride Teller Havana Cigars, made by Frank Teller & Co., Philadelphia, just received by Moses Greeo. Try them._May 22-4t. WANTED-Every sick person in Sumter County to go to Glenn Springs at once and get cured. WANTED-Health-seekers to know that the season has opened at the famous resort of the- Glenn Springs. For rates of board, ?c., apply to Simpson & Simpson, Glenn Springs, S. C. FR RENT-A desirable residence on Re? publican Street, containing 5 rooms and kitchen, with good garden attached. Apply to Chas. E. Lifrage at Epperson's Stables._April 25. TO RENT-Mr. N. F. Brandt's late resi? dence on Chalbon St., next door to Mr. E. C. Hayn8wortb's. Apply to Haynsworth & Cooper._May 16. FOR SALE-Any part of my large farm in the suburbs of the City of Sumter. Situation healthy and desirable Terms easr. T. D. Chandler. April ll-tf._ WANTED, TO SELL ?-The house and lot between Mayor Pierson's and Graham's mill, also, several teneneot booses well located. Bargains will be given. Bids are invited. R. 0. PURDY, Feb. 28 tf. Secretary and Treasurer. CANDIDATES' CARPS, FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. Mr. Editor ; As the office of Coo o ty Com? missioners bas been abolished by Legislative enactment, and the duties thereof devolves upon one man as County Supervisor, we know of no man more suitable to fill this position than Mr. B. D. MITCHELL Mr. Mitchell has served this county acceptably for six years as a County Commissioner, and if elected to the position be now seeks, will give universal satisfaction to HIS MANY FRIENDS. The many friends of MR. W. S. DINKINS herewith beg to announce him as a candidate for the office of County Supervisor, subject to tbe Democratic Primary in the ensuing election, believing bim competent to fill that position. MANY VOTKRS. FOR SCHOOL COMMISSIONER. Editor W. ? S.; Please announce W. J. DuRANT, the present incumbent, as a candi? date for re-election to the office of School Commissioner at the approaching primary election. Having confidence ic my ability to perform acceptably and efficiently the duties of the position, I announce myself as a candidate for the office of County School Commissioner, subject to the action of our democratic pri? maries. Believing that the office of School Commissioner is in no sense a political one, but that, for the best interests of the whole people, it should be removed as far as possi? ble from the strife and bitterness of party faction, I shall solicit the voles of all of those who feel themselves interested in the cause of popular education, and in the advancement and continued improvement of our public schools. Character, capability, aod fitness for the efficient performance of official duty, should be the tests required, and, judged by those standards, I shall hope to merit the votes of my fri low-citizens. W. W. ANDERSON, Ja. NOTICE OF INCORPORATION. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that thirty days from this date the undersigned will apply to James D. Graham. Clerk of the^ Court for Sumter County, State of South Carolina, for a Charter of Incorporation under the name of the Lowry Educational and In? dustrial Association, of Mayesville, S. C., as provided by Act of Legislature. H. McCutchen, S. M.McCloud, P. Allen, W.M. Boley, A. Mayes, E.' Moses, June 13, 1894. C R. Magee, E. J. Wilson, F. L. Cato, A. Davis, E. H. McCutchen, F. W. Green. COLUMBIA, S. C. OPKN TO WHITE GIRLS over 17. Ses? sion begins September 26 Graduates secure good positions. Each county gives two scholarships-one worth ?150 a session and one of free tuition. First scholarships now vacant in counties of Abbeville, Aiken, Anderson, Barnwell, Beaufort, Charleston, Clarendon, Chester, Chesterfield, Florence, Greenville, Georgetown, Hampton, Horry, Kershaw, Lancaster, Laurens, Lexington, Newberry, Oconee, Orangeburg, Pickens, Richland, Sumter, Spartanburg, York. Competitive examination, July 17, at Court House of each county. Address, D. B. JOHNSON, President, June 13 Columbia, S. C. RELAY BICYCLES, FIVE PATTEENS, 26 lbs. to 39 Its. $85 to $1.25. Exclusive agencies appointed at unoccupied points. Lists and rates on application. H. B. WHILDEN, General Agent for South Carolina, West End Calhoun St. June 6-3m. CHARLESTON, S. C. SUMMER BOARD. ~ PARTIES seeking health and comfort will surely find it at SOUTHPORT, 24 miles below Wilmington. There is always a delightful breeze. No mosquitos or sand flies. The situation being the best in town. The table will be bountifully supplied with products of the sea. Board by the day, week or month. For rates apply to MRS. S. GREENABAUM, 18 N. 5th St., Wilmington, N. C. June 6-Im. KEY & CO., STATE8TILI1E, Jobbers and Distillers o? Pure old-Pashioned North Carolina Hand-Made Corn and Ey? Whiskies, Apple and Peach Brandies. We make a speciality of pure goods for private use and medicinal purposes. Our brands are all recognized as standard, and we sell nothing but high grade goods. We are sole pro? prietors of the celebrated KEY brand of old-fashioned, band-made Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy, parked in cases of one dozen bottles. We quote as follows in lots from 1 to 10 gals : N. C. "Poplar Log" Corn Whiskey, $1 25 to S3 00, according to age. Rye Whiskey, $2.00 to $3.00 according to age. Apple Brandy, $2.00. Peach Brandy, $2 75. Extra charge for kegs and jugs. We can furnish Corn Whiskey in cases of 1, 2, 4, 6 aod 8 dozen bottles to case, in pints, half pints and quarts ready for use, at low prices Can make special prices on barrel shipments We have the largest stock io the country of old Corn, Whiskey, ripened and mellowed by age, and eapecially recommend it for private use. Jone 13 =ATTENTION FARMERS= OF SUMTER COUNTY! WE WISH TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO OUR PEA AND OAT FERTILIZER. There is no crop planted that Fertilizer will pay better on than Peas. We have given this matter considerable study and have made a special Fertilizer for Peas and Oats, This Fertilizer is made of C. S. Meal, Dissolved Bone and Kainit ; guaranteed to contain one per cent of Ammonia, seven of Phosphoric Acid a Dd three of Potash. YOURS RESPECTFULLY, THE DARLINGTON PHOSPHATE COMPANY, Darlington, S. C. June 18 JUNE 1st, 1894. GRAND Clearing ont Sale. On account of an over supply of Hats and Furnishing Goods, We will offer, for CASH only, our entire stock of Hats and Furnishing Goods at Greatly Reduced Prices? The figures below will convince you that we mean to get rid of the goods named : A line of 20c. and 25c. Collars, now 10c. All 50c. Negligee Shirts, now 35c. All 75c. Negligee Shirts, now 60c. All $1 00 Negligee Shirts, now 75c. Ali $1.25 Negligee Shirts, now $1.00. All $1.50 Negligee Shirts, ?ow $1 10. All $1.75 Negligee Shirts, now ?1.25. 50 dozen 25c. Scarfs and Four in Hands, now 15c. 25 dozen 25c. Windsors, now 20c. 10 dozen 75c and 50c. Scarfs and Four in Hands, now 25c. A very Handsome line of Scarfs and Fuur in Hands, at 50c. In Straw and Fur Hats we are offering Big Bargains! All other Furnishing Goods at sacrificed prices. Remember this is a strictly cash sale, and will continue for (30) Thirty Days. (30) Prown, Quttino J| Jjelgar, Cor. Main & Liberty Sts., Sumter, S. C. June 6. COPYRIGHTED, 189?, BY WESTERN WHEEL WORKS. Crescent Bicycles. An Entirely New Line for 1894. 28-inch. LADIES' (No. 4) 36 lbs. MEN'S (No.i) 30lbs. 36-inch. LADIES' (No.5) 32 lbs. MEN'S (N0.2) 27lbs. 24-inch. MISSES'(No.6)3olbs. YOUTHS'(No.3)2slbs. We are demonstrating that first-class Bicycles can be made and sold at the above prices. We are represented In all the principal cities and towns of the United States. Illustrated Catalogue Free on application. WESTERN WHEEL WORKS, Chicago. New York* Sold on installment. Hide the best. W. B. BURNS, Agt. June I.