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WEDNESDAY, OCT. , 1895. The Sprinter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani festly the best advertising medium in Sumter EDITORIAL NOTES. Gov. Culberson has proven himself more than a match for the crowd that proposed to make money out of the Corbett-Fitzsimmons prize fight in Texas; bot he was fortunate io having the public seotiuient of the state ucited io opposition to the fight. Prize fight ing will oot be tolerated by the intelli gent people of this country, notwith standing that a majority read with eagerness the detailed accounts of the *? 1?,' after they have beeu held. Prize fighting is regarded as brutal and degrading, and no community desires the reputation of permitting and coun tenancing the so-called sport. The decision of the Constitutional Convention to take a recess until the 15th id s t.. may be wise and may the means of economizing time in the end, but it has the appearance of turning back after having put the hand to the plow. The resolution that Robert Smalls, the colored delegate from Beaufort, proposed in the convention, debarring from office holding any white person who should cohabit with a person of negro blood, and legitimatizing the off spring of such cohabitation was just a j little more than the Convention could j stand, so it was killed. It would not be a bad idea, however, for the Legis lature to adopt some very stringent law along the same line, for the intermis tore of the two races will prove the | direst curse" this country has ever en dured. When all has been said and done, j there will be no great difference be tween the new Constitution and the one under which we bave lived in recent ye* -j. The Constitution of 1868 is ?v**, model by which the new Constitu tion is being framed. The proceedings of the Convention from the day of assembling until the present time proves that there is a Urge measure of conservatism and a great deal of sooud common sense dis tributed amoog its membership. The j fears that the Convention would be an unreasonable body of rampant radicals have been proven to be absolutely uo foooded, and there need be no further anticipations that a constitution of radi cal and oppressive provisions will be framed We were not of those wLo ? were filled with dismal fore bodings for we believed that no body of men that could be elected in this State would frame a constitution that would be injurious to the citizen ship of the State as a whole. The members of the Convention know that all of us will have to live under and be governed by the constitution they are framing, and they are naturally anxious to frame a constitution best suited to the necessities of the State. Denmark i? another of the towns that is ambitious to become a county seat and possess a Court House. The citizens of that towti are already at work and believe that they will suc ceed in this endeavor. If all the new county schemes succeed there will be offices for all the office hunters?al most?until a new crop is raised* But it goes without saying, that, with the multiplication of officee, the office seekers will multiply at a geometrical ratio. Well, here is success to all of 'em. The reports of the committee ou education, both majority and minority, show that there is a fixed purpose to liberally support the public school sys tem, and provide for its improvement and extension. The Convention could not well do otherwise, with an intelli gent public sentiment so strongly in favor of the public schools. Within the last year or two there has been a re markable growth of interest in the pub lic school system of the State, and it is safe to predict that there will be a growth and improvement of the system within the next few years both gratifying and surprising to the friends of popular education. We are glad to be able to feel satisfied that all of the institutions for higher education will be sustained, but it is with a far deeper feeling of satisfaction that we note such ample evidence that the public schools, ibconly college that nine out of every ten poor boys ever know, will he main taio?d a'?d improved until every school will afford an opportunity for obtainiog a sound and practical education. We mast have good schools, for the masses must be educated, for unless they are. this county will never kdow a full measure of prosperity nor will the peo ple be fully capable of intelligent self government. t - Secretary Herbert delivered a speech in Montgomery.?ia., on Friday to an immense audience thai had gathered to hear him; in anticipation of hearing him declare himself on the financial question. He left no doubt as to where he stood, coming out boldly as a bimetalist. He is not for the free and nnlimited coinage of sil ver, independent of an international agreement, but favore the use of both gold and silver. He concludad his speech as follows: "The Democrats of this coui have always been for sound money. , They sustained the law that Benton advocated and Jackson approved in 1831, preferring gold to silver be cause they believed in a currency that was the very best; they sus-1 tained Andrew Jackson's specie cir cular because they believed in money that wa9 the very best ; they helped lo put down the greenback craze, plausible as the theory was, because they believed that the commerce of thp United States, which is pushing into every port in the world, ought to be conducted with money that will be current wherever the flag of our country may float; and^ so they will decide now?our ei?ver and our paper must be kept as good as gold, out country must keep its place in the forefront of our civilization." Court News. The Court of General Sessions adjourned lest Thursday, after having disposed of all the cases on docket for this terr?. A few of the cases were continued, but the greater number were finally disposed of. The following cases concluded the baseness of this term : Henry Williams and William Jackson burglary and larceny; guilty; 2 years service at hard labor on the public works of the county, or in the penitentiary. Moses Pringle and Tom Lee?larceny of live stock: one year io the oenitentiary. Randal Gardner, Jr , and Randal Gardner, Sr?burglary and larceny; Randei Gardner, Jr., 2 year? at hard labor; Raodal Gardner, Sr., not guilty. The grand jury made its presentment Wednesday afternoon and was dismissed. The presentment was ?s follows : To His Honor R. C. Ratts, Presiding Judge : The Grand Jury having passed on all in dictments placed in their hands, and bavjng disposed of such o?her business as rus been brought to their attention, submit this 'heir presentment. I The Jail whs visited and thorough' in-j spected. We found everything in good repair j and beard no complaints. We also went out to the Poor Hous- Com plaint was made as to the condition of the (i bouses ; and we would recommend jln*? thpy be repaired at once. Some other -enaire which were referred to in our last v**?cui tueut, are still unattended to. We rerouunend that tbey be looked after at once. We looked tbrongh the offices of jv^gc of Probate, Auditor, Sheriff and Clerk .<t Court, and fould them neat and orderly, and nil work j up to date. The School Commissioner present his report wbich naea detailed statement <-.f to tal number of scholars and teachers, average attendance, average amounts paid teachers, and value of school property, which we ex amined carefully. In regard to Coontv Treasurer's office, it was our intent ;on to examine into its affairs i at this term of the Court, but as the Comp, i Geni, will at at> early date have a final set tlement with the retiring Treasurer, we thought it best to wait until that time before i. ?ring any examination, and if necessary make our report at the next term of Court. Trial Justices Jennings, Goodman, Keelsj \ Nettles, Raffield, and Wells submitted their dockets, wbich we found correct, except the following: We find that Triai Justice Jen nings has kept bis books incorrectly Trial ! Justices Keels and Goodman did not have re ce:pts for amounts paid Treasurer but claimed that they had neglected to bring them. Trial Justices Parrot and Kelly, failed to send in their Jockets. The report of County Coromi?-ioners has j been handed us. We have exHo;ined same, j and find it satisfactory. Considt-rMbie money has'been saved in the ?orking - r roads and otber expenditures, and we wish to congratu late the present board on th?-ir economy aud management We wish to call special attention to the conditio? of the bridge over Lynches River, at Carters Crossing, which is considered un ; safe. We recommend that this important ; matter be attended to at once We desire to return thanks to bis Honor, I and the Solicitor and Countv official for i courtesies shown. Resoectfu"y, I.. R. TlXDAL, Foreman. i Fair South Carolinian Appoited Assistant at the Asylum. - i Goveroor Evans has filled the vacancy ex isting in the corps of physicians at the State ; lunatic asylum, caused by the resgnation o j Dr. Kirby, by appointing a woman, Dr. j Sarah Campbell Allen, a young lady who j hails from Charle?ton, who has attained a I splendid reputation as a physician, and bis ? action will doubtless meet with universal ! consideration in view of tbe fact that the need of a woman physician for the cire of tbe many female hitients has long been felt. Dr. Allen stands high in her profession. J She graduated from the New York Medical I College for womeo two years ago. Since j that time she has held a position with mark I ed credit to herself in the Jobos Hopkits Hos ! pital. Dr. Babcock is delighted with the appoint I ment and says he feels much relieved to know I that tbe raauy female patients can secure ! treatment at tbe hands of a thoroughly i ttained and educated physician. Dr. Alien j began the discbarge of her duties on Monday ' last.? The State. Hood's For Rheumatism. "I have taken Hood's Sarsaparille for rheumatism, and it has done me more good than any other medicine that I have ever taken." John Graham, Henry, S. C. Wilson Surrenders. Samuel J. ?Wilsoo, the slayer of George Miras has given boud in tbe sum of $2,000 for bis apprearance for rial at the next terra of court. B. G. Pierson and D. E. Keels eigned his bond, Capt Pierson qualifying for the full amount. Wilson came in without having been arrested on the bench warrant issued i for him last week. New Advertisements. The advertisers in the Watchman and South ron are the people to patronize when yon want goods. They are all progressive busi ness men and will give you tbe best treat ment. Duck?r & Bultraan a:.nounce th*t they are still on top of the markst, and this vou will readily believe if you will visit Ihnr storo and inspect the large and seasonable st< ck of goods which are being sold at the bottom prices Ducker & Bultman bought early got on top ot the market and are keeping prices down tbe level of five cent cotton. Schwartz Bros., had the most successful and largely attended opening days last week that they bave ever known. And why? Because tbe ladies knew that the Palace Dry Goods Emporium always has a large assort ment of the newest and most stylish goods on tbe market. In their new advertisement to day they give prices ou a few of the leading bargains they are offering. When you go to get these bargains tell them where you saw the advertisement. Miss McDonald is headquarters for millinery for Sumter and adjoining counties. In her store is to be found all of the newest and most beautiful styles in hats, bonnets and ; trimmings. Tbe attention of our lady read ers is directed to her new advertisement. Levi Bros. This firm has a store full of goods and they seli everytning at the closest figures. 5>ee their new advertisement to-day and then go to the store ?nd inspect the new goods that have just arrived. E. W. Dabbs advertises a guaranteed Hog and Chicken Cholera Cure Those who have suffered heavy ioss in the past from Cholera ? should write to him. Tbe Southern Distilling Co , of Wilming ton, N. C , has an advertiseme't in to day's | paper. This Company makes a specialty of, selling direct to consumers for personal use j Arthur Beliizer h?s something that every- : tody wani? when they have learned its ex- j cellette*. It is ihe Daisy Woven Wire Bed j Spring. These springs are manufactured j right here, und nre shipred to other places by tbe hundred. A Daisy Spring beats a downy bed of ease for solid comfort Tell him you saw his ?d in the Watchman and Southron and you can get a spring tor S2 00. The Dat.oy Spring is only ? specialty, his business is furniture and he hH?. bis .-tore iilled with the finest specimens of furniture and all sons ot household furnishing goods. Get his prices when in town. The Sumter Dry Goods Company has a long name, but that is not a circumstance to the length of the stream of customers that constantly flow? into their store. The bar gains they are offering in all r!a?ses of dry goods are simply astonishing They buy for spot cash and save, ail the discounts, and their customers receive the benefit See the leaders they quote prices on this week. J. Ryttenr.rrg & Sons advertise) a special sale on October 16?h. Then is the time to buy. It Fills The Purpose. Every few days we receive letters express ing the high appreciation our subscribers have of this paper. As we are not given to blowing our own horn, we seldom refer publically to the kind things the friends of the Watchman and Southron say of it, though we are none the less gratified aud are encourged to con tinue our efforts to issue the best weekly paper published in the State. Yesterday, however, a ietter was received from Mr. R. D. Shnw, in far off Texas, enclosing a check to carry his subscription a year in advance, that so briefly expressed his satisfaction with the paper that we cmnot withhold it. He said: ' Success to \ou and your paper. On its arrival I am alwavs eager to read it. as it exactly fills the pnroose?a long letter from home." Yours very truly, R. D. Shaw. The Simonds National Bank. The regular statement of the Simonds National Bunk is published to-day. This statement phows th>u the bank is in a magni ficent condition ; but the statement does not tell all. Since the statement w*s made, on the 5th, the bank paid ofT all of the redis counts, amounting to $25000. The hank h?s had a Inr^e deposit account d;irir.g the entire >e*r, falling below S1000GO only one or two days, and the rediscount account was com paratively small. Since the statement was made the ? eposir account h?s increased daily, and yesterday stood at more than $160,000. The bank hi>8 nlenty of mo-jt?y to lend on good paper. 9 y vw?- \^ to?" /Cl IS! * T? ?~/ ; ri and ac.ies of an annoying nature, a torturous nature, a danger- $ # our. nature, can be quickly and surely cured with Pain-Kil?er. & ^ As no one is proof against pain, no one should be without j Pain-Killer. This good old remedy kept at hand, will save ^ much su?ering and many calls 4on the doctor. For all sum- ? c? complaints of grown folks or children it has stood with- (' S - i: an e nal for over half a century. No time like the present % to :rcc a bottle of ? Sold everywhere. The quantity has been doubled but the price '?mains th? .sume, 25c Look out for -worthless imitations. Buy only the ...muine, hearing the name?Pebby Davis & Son. We are at the same Stand and leading, all. We have the largest stock of all class of goods we have had for years, and we are going to sell them, if right prices and fair dealing will sell them. All goods have advanced except Staple Groceries, which are still cheap. We bought our Dry ?oo*ls9Hats & Shoes, Before the advance and can actually sell them cheaper than you could buy them from the manufacturer or wholesaler to-day. -Ilojoli You Have Done Without as long as you can, now COME J/JVD BUY Don't cry hard times anymore, they are past. We keep every thing you want from a paper of pins to a saddle, and are boucd to suit you, whether you want something to wear or something to eat, we have got it. Pucker & Bultiiiaiit, Main Street, Sumter, S. C B3?KE=i?URM?i sueecsaon - , MAD? M Hip ?s?m A> > ADSQI.15TSLV PURE WANTS. ADVERTISEMENTS of five hoes or less will be inserted under this bead for 25 cents for each insertion. Additional lines 5 cents t>er line. FOR RENT.?The residence opposite Mrs. Deigar's. occupied by W. W. Free mnu. Possession given October 1st. Terms reasonable. Apply ?o Sept. 25?tf. B. J. BARNRTT. WANTED?Energetic Agents to take subscriptions for the Watchman and Southron until January 1st. Money to be made. Address N. G. Osteen, Proprietor, SuraterS. C. "VT ANTED? Salesmen. One to each coun f V ty?in Sumter, Kershaw. Clarendon, Darlington and RicbUnd. A man with horse und buggy preferred. This is an op portunity for any man with even an ordi nary education to obtain good paying em ployment for the remainder of this year and all of 1896. Those Kitereled should write and arrange to se<> me personally. J. F. Hodge. Suinter, S. C Sep;. 16?2t. W & S?5t. a?lbltiea??M?MMMOHMf sa 9 s Si e i Feel ?Badfy i To-day? a We ask this repeatedly, because serious 5[ diseases often follow trifling ailments. g Brown's Iron I Bitters generally exhausted, nervous, have no S appetite and can't 2 work, begin at once 5 taking the most re- ? liable strengthening medicine,' which is Brown's Iron Bitters, g Benefit comes from ? the very first dose, CURES m Kidney ano Liver ? Troubles, Impure Blood. 9 ervoo 5 ailments, IT Dyspepsia. Neuralcia. Constipation. Malaria, Women's Complaints. 5 Get only the genuine?it bas crossed red lines on the wrapper. ? J BROWN CHEMICAL CO. BALTIMORE, MD. g ? 1??OTWWl+B IMPROVE YOUR STOCK. rjpHE THOROUGH BRED REGISTERED Jersey Bull formerly in the possession of Messrs. Jones & Bradford enn now be nnnd by all per sons needing bis services at ray Stables, Sumter, S. C. Sept. 18, 1895. H. HARBY. Darlington Store TO RENT. 14x80 FEET. BEST SIDE OF PUBLIC SQUARE, SUIT able for any purpose. Address. Sept. 18?lm. S.MARCO. MONEY TO LEND. THE MORTGAGE COMPANIES HAVE auihonzed us to resume the business of lending money on improved farming lands, and we are now nrepa.ijd to consider applica tions. LEE & MOISE. June 26, '95?3 mos. WHAT IS IT ? FRESH DRUGS, GARDEN SEED, TOILET ARTICLES. -Best Havana Cigars. Graduates in Pharmacy always in attendance. 1 Pysicians Prescriptions a Specialty. ? Nicht calls courteously answered. Elec tric bell button just at'ove the door latch. Cal! and see us. Rest yourself a minute Ask for RED MESSINA ORANGE SODA WATER. J. S. HUCHSON & CO. Aug. 21._ '"S?L??F B.lt L. STOCK ~ I NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT the undersigned, bv virtue of author- t i ?v in it vested, will sell five shares of stock | of The Peoples' Building and Loan Associa- ? tton, to the highest bidder for cash, on | Wednesday, Oct. 2d, 1835, at 6 o'clock p. m., at its office on Main Street, in the City of Sumter, S. C. The said stock is to be sold as the property of Wm R Brown, to satisfy a debt due to said Association by him, and uopaid, as evidenced by his bond and mort gage bearing date November 12th, 1892. THE PEOPLES' BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF SUMTER, S C, By R. 0. Purdy, Sec. & Treas.' Sept. 11. Estate of Wilson f Olivers, Dec'dt Sale of Personal Property. BV ORDER of the Court of Probate cf Sumter County, S. C, I will sell to the highest bidder, for cash, ut Sumter C. H., on SA LES DAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 1893. at 12 o'clock, the following property: 2 good Mules, One 1-horse Wagon. One Buggv, &c. LINDSAY CONVEHS, Ad'm'r. Oct. 9?2t. PRINCETON. The ' Princeton"5 ?<;?<^ will be worn a good deal thi* ??8s??n. It is a lo 4-Butron Cutaway Sack, *quare ^houi ders, corset waist and perfect-fitting in every respect. ? have them of the most popular fabric*. REGENT. The "Regent" '>* * ">"1-' Button Cutaway (n.ek. Very popular with the young u>en tiow. If < u wane a suit of this kind I ?an please y< u in price, quality and fir. OXFORD. The "Oxford" ?* a \*oz 3 Button Sack cod decidedly one of the most popular coats that is worn now. In addition ro the "Oxford." "Princeton*1 and ? Regent.*' suits, I have a foil line of or h eri?, in Sacks, Cutaways and Prince Alberts, from the cheapest, to the finest Also a complete line of Boy's Suits, including the cele brated "Mrs. Jane Hopkins'' make. If you want anything in the way of Clothing, Hats and Furnishing Goods, I tbiok it will be to your interest to see what I have before buying. Respectfully, D. J. Chandler, THE CLOTHIER. Sumter, S. C Sep 11