The watchman and southron. (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, October 09, 1895, Image 4
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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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