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WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 12, 1894. The Sumter Watchman was founded in 18M) and the True Soiahron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani? festly the beat advertising medium ia Sumter. EDITORIAL NOTES. It's Dot Gala Week after all. * The hard times have just put the SJ ?ter Game Cock loto fighting trim. Sumter in tites the whole State to come to the Carnival. There is plenty of room and a warm welcome. Watch Sumter ; pot year money op Sumter ; the gamest town in the State hard times do oot down Sumter. Newberry in usurping Edgelield's place and is supplying all the Star politicos. Moon, Pope, Car wile. The Englishmen who have come to New York to investigate and denounce the lynching of negroes io the South are lair sp?cimens of. what fools these mortals be. Secretary Carlisle bas ordered the > United States mints in Philadelphia, New Orleans and San Francisco to coin as rapidly as possible all the silver bullion on hand. The jute bagging trust has renewed the fight with the farmers. The farmers should begin at once to use substitutes, for unless the trust feels the farmers! independence they will be . unmercifully robbed. There are as many as two hu ad red Conservatives in Sumter who are anxious for a Straightout fight at the General Election. This is oar estimate after talking with well-informed men ?rom every sect ion of the county. The decision of Dr. Samps Pope to re-enter the race makes him as a flighty crank. Hb candiacy for the high office of Governor anyway is but a symptou of the deplorable condition of the political system, engendered by Til llmania. Gov. Tillman's invitation to the i Englishmen ;wbo want to investigate lynching in the South is exactly right, j If the Englishmen will come down here they will go back home and attend to their owo business, knowing that we are able to attend to ours. Corn ts selling on the street at 50 sen ts per bushel. Corn is sure to bring a high price next spring, and the farmers should hold what they have. The ?oro crop io Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and other corn states was out off by drought, and the scarcity of corn is certain to increase the price. Io Tom Watson's district the negro vote is counted and the negro himself patted oo the back by Tom Watson a od OBS populist followers. The democrats occupy the exact position they have always held io this State. If there is aoy appeal to the oegro io Sooth Caro? lina we believe it will be made by those who claim Tom Watson as one of them? selves. We find that six out of every seven Conservatives endorse the position taken by the Watchman and Southron io regard to the proposed reorganization of thc Democratic party and Domination of a fall ticket at the General Electioo. The seventh man disagrees with us aod th ink8 that the fight should be made without consideration of the resolt. He takes the position, io every in? stance, that the recent primary was oot a democratic primary, aod that oo mao is pledged to vote for nominees for offices not included io the ticket he voted. We have offered the use of our | columns to the seveoth mao every time j we have met him, aod to those we have not met the same offer is made. We koow a mao who is anxious to io vest io some enterprise io Sumter. He has the capital aod the business experience, but does not see the way clear to a reasonable profit on bis time and money. We went over the list of manufacturing enterprises that could be started here with bim. To our j inquiry, "why not this?',' he replied, j "It woola be easy to make the articles, j bot selling at a reasonable profit would ? be different." "Why," "we asked." j because, it would be necessary to ship j the manufactured products to wholesale dealers in the distributing centers wbo would resell and return to this very place, perhaps, to be sold by the retail dealers." "If," said he, I could be assured of home patronage I would not hesitate to start a large canning factory or some similar enterprise." What should be done. about it ? We would suggest, that 'some organization of tie business men should be formed to take op such oases, aod induce by a guar? antee of patronage? the establishment of enterprises and - the investment of money io 'Sumter. There are more canned tomatoes consumed in Sumter every year than a good silted factory could put up, abd if this home dem aod could be supplied by a Sumter factory with Sumter tomatoes, the dealers coold save the freight aod sell fresher and better goota. We are receiving considerable oom plaint about the poor mail service oo i the Camden Branch aod the South aod North Carolina Railroads. Sometbiog should be dooe about this aod we shall make specific complaints to the post office department in regard to the matters already fin hand and all other complaints will be referred to the same officials as soon as reported to os. We have endured so mach that patience is exhausted. GOT. John M. Stooe, Auditor W. W. Stooe aod Treasurer Evans, of the State of Mississippi have been arrested by a Uoited States Marshall on the charge of issaiog warrants io too close imitation of Uoited States National Bank ootes They will be tried under the same laws as apply to counterfeiters. The trial .will excite great interest as some of the nicest points of tbe rights of ?&S?%^[S be brought *up^ ???? ?meta?8va?reste*d were aSlohargiog their ! duties under the laws of Mississippi and the ?ase will be defended- by the State aod prosecuted by the national govern ment. The political situation outside of Sum? ter County is worse muddled oow thao it was last week, at which time it waa, bad enough. The true democrats are more divided in policy than at any time since 1890. Some demand the nomi? nation of a foll State ticket aod Legis? lative tickets io all the counties ; others demand the re-organization of the par? ty aod a fight for the Legislature, still others demand the re-orgaoizatioo of the party at ooce without reference to the policy to be pursued at the electioo. The convention on the 19th will not be able to accomplish anything and we believe it is a mistake to carry the move? ment any farther in the present divided condition of democratic opinion. If. those who demand the nomination of a ticket prevail in the convention the chances of democratic success in 1896, will be greatly lessened. It will split our own ranks, and what we want is unity. The fight has been shirked until it is too late. Io this county the situation causes little worry. We have made our fight in politics, and have now gone to work in a bosinefs way. There has been no call for a county conven? tion, and tbe prospect of there being a convention is very slight. The people of Sumter County are in r al most com? plete accord with the policy laid down last week by the Watchnvin and South? ron. Our fight was finished on August 28th. A. M. Bailey, a well known citizen of Eu? gene, Oregoo, says his wife has for years been troubled with chronic diarrh?e* and used many remedies with little relief until she tried Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and diarrhoea ! Remedy, which baa cured her sound and well. Grive it a trial and you will be surprised at the prompt relief it affords. 25 and 50 cent j bottles for sale by Dr. A. J. China. ? -m ? ? -mwt mm? Petit Jurors For the First Week. The following is a list of jurors drawn to serve during the first week of the October term of Court : John W. Matthews, T. W. Lee, Edwin Wil son, W. B. F. McCoy, E. E. McCoy, A. L. Shields, C. W. Chandler, Josh Bradshaw, H. j T. Strange, J. B. Tallon. J. T. Frierson, Ho- i ratio Fraser, James H. Scarborough, W. F. j Jenkins, Welbcioe J. Andrews, Thomas E. Davis, H. S. Gaylard, Beojamia Williams, Daoiel W. Browo, J. H. Chandler, H. B. | Hodge, John C. Shaw, James P Moody, J. j G. Stokes, F. L. Player, J. L. Keels, T. J. | DuBose, B. J. Rhame, W. Y. L. Marshall, C. | L. Tisdale, S. W. Mobley, Jr., D^ A. Stuckey, J. W. Wilson, Tyre Stuckey, Fraok McCoy, D. L. Davis. Aid The Pythians. ! . i CHARLESTON, S. C., Sept. 1, 1894. To the Ladies of Sumter County: The Knights of Pythias of Charleston have j determined upoo holding a Fair in the Fall, j commencing October 15th, the proceeds of | which will go towards erecting a Pythiau Castle Hall io this City. The Committee on Donations respectfully request that you aid this undertaking, by donating some piece of fancy or needle work, either by your own hand or by the hands of a friend. Any article contributed in this way will be highly appreciated by the under? signed, to whom all contributions for the Fair should be sent. Very respectfully. W. 3. COPLESTON, j Chairman Com. on Donations, 310 King St. The contributions you are pleased to send ! us will be properly placed upon our tables. The "Pythians" need your assistance and j any donations sent to Capt. W. G. Webb,; Carolina Lodge No. 9, will be thankfully i received and properly placed. Cotton Market. SUMTER, S. C., Sept. 12, 1394. Receipts for week ending with this date 850 bales. Middling 6 1-5. a JUDGE B. C. PRESSLEY. The Death of an Eminent Jurist and Gentleman. The announcement of the death of Judge B. C. Pressley early yesterday morning, while not a surprise, was nevertheless a shock to the community and was beard with deep re? gret by all classes in this city, in which be bad labored so long, so uprightly and honor I ably, doing ever wb?t he believed to be right and speaking what be believed to be true, ! judging not harshly and loving much, gain? ing for himself the bigbest respect and confi? dence from bis fellow-citizens and warmest affection from his friends. Judge Preasley was born nearly eighty years ago at the old Long Cane settlement, in Abberille County, of good parentage, a family of sturdy farmers and busnadmen, who had been noted always for their unusual individuality. His. legal education was ac? quired under tbe supervision of the late Attorney General Bailey, one of the most distinguished legal lights of the day. In an almost incredibly short time after bein? called to tbe Bar be bad achieved an enviable position which year by year became higher and yet more high. His first partner was a Mr. Lee, with whom be was associated until the year 1852, from which date until 1367 he practiced alone. In 1867 be organized the well-known firm of Preasley, Lord & Inglesby, Hr Samuel Lord and C. H. Inglesby being bis associates. This firm existed as one of the most eminent in Broad street until ita dissolution in 1877, when Judge Preeslev was elected Judge of tbe 1st circuit For fifteen years be sat upon the Bench as one of its brightest ornaments, being exactly what a Judge should be. His character was unimpeachable bis mind brilliant and logical and his learniog pro? found. His resignation of his nigh office, caused by il] beal tb, was greatly regretted, and at that lime a most eloquent and glow? ing tribute was paid him in behalf of tbe \ Bar by the mouth of one of its most eloquent j members. j lu ante-bellum days Judge Press! y for years j held the office of sub-treasurer of the United ! States for South Carolina. His discharge j of the duties of this office were so faithful and so satisfactory that at the end of the war, without any solicitation whatsoever and to bis own intense amazement, he was reap-? pointed to the same office, wbieh beheld until ! be resigned it on account of the exactions of ' his practice. As quite a young man Judge Pressley dis- ' tinguished himself by reducing au immense j mass of crude matter into that concise and valuable work, ''Pressley's Laws of Magis? trates," ever since invaluable to both Bench and Bar. His accomplishments as a writer were not confined, however, to works on the law, but extended to tbe lighter and more congenial field of journalism, and many old Charleston ians will remember bis brilliant contributions to the Charleston newspapers of before the war. It was on accout of failing health that Judge Pressley, after a residence of nearly forty years in Charleston, removed to health giving Summerville In his religious faith Judge Pressley was a Baptist and was warmly attached to the First Baptist Church of this city where be used often to lecture. Simplicity, modesty and purity were his chief characteristics and when the summons came, io the consciousness j of a well spent and noble life and firm in the : faith of his fothers, be entered gladly the life I eternal, leaving Carolina to mourn the loss of his genius and worth. The funeral services will bc held at tbe family residence in Summerville at 1 o'clock on Thursday, the Rev. Lucius Cuthbert, of Aikeo, officiating. After the services are over the remains will be taken to the depot of the South Carolina and Georgia Railroad and conveyed on the Charleston, Sumter and Northern special, wh<ch passes here about 2 o'clock, to Magnolia Crossing, and from there to Magnolia Cemetery, the place of interment. The following will be the pallbearers : Samuel Lord, Charles ?ngleshy, Legare J. Walker, B. Pressley B-?rron, D. S. Alexan? der, B. Pressley Burckmver, Cornelius Winkler and George S. Holmes.-News and j Courier, Sept. 7. PUBLIC NOTICE. CLERK AND TREASURER'S OFFICE, SUMTER, S. C., Sept. 12, 1894 REAL ESTATE OWNJERS to whom, uotice was given in month of August, ultimo, of increased valuation of property, by Board of Assessors, are hereby notified that a meeting of City Council, will be held at Council Chamber on 18th September, inst., at 4 o'clock, to bear any protests made by owners in relation to said increased valua? tion. By order of Council, U. M. HURST, Sep. 12. Clerk & Treasurer. NOTICE. IHAVE BOUGHT out Mr. D. M.. Camp- j bell's market and will again run a retail I market. Thanking my friends for the former favors they have shown me, and hoping to receive a 6hare of their patronage, ? will keep the best meats of all kinds that the market affords and when not best will not send any. Will do all I can to please my customers and the public generally. Give me a trial order. Respectful lr, W. B. BOYLE. I have sold out my market and fixtures to Mr. W. B. Boyle, who will continue to run same at my old stand. I will continue with Mr. Boyle and will be glad to see my customers. All owing me will please come and settle at once and oblige. Respectfully, Sept. 12._D. M. CAMPBELL. W. A. RECKLING, THE WELL-KNOWN Photographer, OF COLUMBIA, S. C.. -Will be in Sumter this week Commencing Thursday, And offers special iuducements to all those who have never had a good picture Children's Pictures and Family Groups a specialty. Gallery up stairs over New Racket Store, (building lately occupied by Jenkins k Jenkius,) corner .Main k Republican Streets. Sen 12. _ Estate of Wilson Couyers, Dec'd. A LL PERSONS holding claims against ? aforesaid estate, will present same j a?iiy attested, and all persons indebted in any way to said estate will make immediate j payment to LINDSAY CON YE RS, Sep. 12-3t. Qualified Ad'm'r. j Estate of Mu Feehan, Deceased, j IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate! of Sumter County, on September 29th,! I?94, for a final discbarge as Executrix of the j Will and Testament of said Deceased. ANNIE A. MONAGHAN. Executrix. Sumter, S. C., Aug. 29, 1894. miinimiifiiimiitiimuiiiiitiiiiiiiitritiniiiiiii?fiiiiiiHiiuimiiuiiiiiiitnug OCTORI When you meet with, an accident, sprain a joint, get cut, burned or bruised; when you are attacked with cramps, colic, cholera mor? bus, dysentery, or suffer with any of the. ordinary every-day pain producers, doctor yourself WITH -KILLER It never feils to give prompt relief, and is always at home when wanted. Get a bottle and have it ready. It's the best femily physician you could possibly employ. You can now get double the quantity for the same old price. Sold everywhere. PERRY DAVIS & SON, Providence, R. L wi nun. FOE TE1E NEXT SIXTY DA YS GOOD ENVELOPES WITH NAME AND ADDRESS FOR FIFTY CENTS. Send all orders for Job Work of all kinds to THE WATCHMAN*** and * * SOUTHRON. SUMTER? S. C. Do You Need any Groceries? Call on us. Do You Wear any Shoes? we sen Them. Do You Smoke? Cigars are oar specialty. Do You Ride a Bicycle? see us. Remember-Our motto: Honest goods, honest weight, lowest prices and courteous treat? ment to all. Don't forget the place : The New OPERA HOUSE STORE. Come and See us, We want Your Trade. R. M. & L. W. JENKINS. We sell Fine and Staple Groceries, Shoes, Tobacco and Cigars, Crockery, Glassware, Tinware, Bicycles and Bicyclist's Supplies. WALE IN GENTLEMEN ! We always welcome you, and if you purchase anything in our line you will leave pleased, and call again. OUR CLOTHING IS CHEAPER This Fall than ever before. Hats and Furnishing Goods just as cheap. LOOK AT THESE FIGURES : Mens' Suits Boys' Knee Suits At $ 4.00 fr ? Chilli FROM At - - 5.00 65c# t0 $8.00. i\ - : 70S Se? y?u soods _?_ ft - - .jg at the IoT,eSt Youth's Suits f. - ? ? \Tl prices-all $1.75 to m 50. At - - 15:00 goods marked _o_ At - - 18 00 close. We can _. ?a"pw . I X -ve yo? money. ^ufT All stylish goods. ? ,.._. 25c. to $1.50._ NEW LINE OF / -KEEP- \ A GOOD LINEN NECKWEAR / _ _ _ \ COLLAR JUST IN. / A * ULL ANi) \ For 10c. All silk reversible c COMPLETE LINE \ A splendid line of / \ odd.pants. 4 in-hands, f Qf everything to be found in a first class V We fit ^ feod at 25c J Clothing Establishment. . V i/wn cunio mm, \f / Corner Main & Liberty Sis., Sumter, S. C. \[ Hay Presses. We are able now to offer the cheapest and best portable Hay Press ever put on the market. Bale your hay; it becomes more marketable and more valuable. Baled hay looks better and sells quicker. Henry B. Bloom, Se? 5. Main St., Sumter, S. C. SOMETHING NEW. Almost incredible but warranted True ! AMBROSIA, the newly discovered Lotion for the Skin, Hair, Shaving and Bath, mnkes the skin clear, soft, firm, smooth, healthy ; gives to it a beautiful whitish rose lint; cures quickly Diseases of the Skin, relieves pains of all kinds, even Lumbago im? mediately. It has no equal ! lt is an ideal toilet preparation for Ladies. It replaces most advantageously rouge, white powders, cosmetics, fancy soaps and tooth powders. All who have used it, recom? mend it. Price 50 cent? at DeLorme's Phar? macy. Jul* l?.