Charleston, Nov. 18.?W. H.
Eisterhn, charged with the murder of
his own child, bas been tried before a
jury of his peers and has beeo declared
innocent of tb* crime imputed to him
Tbe verdict was found at a late hour
last oi^ht after the court bad adjourntd,
and following the instructions of the
judge, a sealed verdict was given to
the court This verdiot was opened
tfyis morning. It read "Not guilty."
LonD)n\ Nov. 18.?Tbe British
steamer Memphis ftom Montreal, for
Bristol, went ashore at 10 o'clock last
night in Dom lough bay, near Mizzen
Head, South coast of Ireland. Her
crew took to the rigging, where they
remained all night, Thirty-seven of
them were rescued tb?9 morning in an
exhausted coodirion, by means of *
rocket line of roe life-saving crew
Ten of tbe ship7* company perished.
Tbe Memphis is complere-ly submerged
and is a total wreck Her cargo ?8
floating oat and washing ashore.
Louhvillb, Ky., Nov , 18?It is re
ported on good authority tbat Governor
Bradley has folly decided tbat tbe ex
tra seseioo of the legislature shall be
gin between Jan 1 and Jan. 15 Gov
ernor Brad Ivy expects to be elected
United States Senator at this session.
Paris, Nov 18.?Le Journal pub
lisher a report of ao interview with
Senator Canovas del Castillo, prime
minister of Spain, in which he says that
tbe relation between Spain aod the
United States are excellent. Tbe Uni
ted States government, the premier
says, has always observed a correct atti
tude aod be does not believe it will
change its policy for the sake of the
Cuban negroes and advaotnrers. If,
however, the United States govern
ment should do so, Spain would cause
her rights to be respected While be
is in power, Senator C mova* \* reported
as saying, he will make no concession
to rebels, nor will he show the weak
ness of drawing back before anybody.
Spain, tbe premier added, regards the
Cuban question as one of internal poli
tics v
The governor has commuted the
sentence of W. P. Bowers, of Lex
ington county, convicted of solicit
ing tbe commission of a felony and
sentenced to pay a fine of $750 or
five years imprisonment, to $500 fine
. or imprisonment
Mr. Herman B. Crossland, editor
of the Cheraw Star, bas purchased
the Reform Advocate of Florence,
and takes control of the Florence
paper this week Mr Joseph Strick
\ lin will publish the Cheraw paper
\ Georgetown is now lighted by
?lectr?city. The system consists of
thirty four 2,000-candIe-power arc
lights
The governor has increased tbe
reward,of $100, offered for the arrest
and conviction of the carty or par
ties who killed Mr. J B. Quattle
bsum of Aiken. last spring to $200.
The* steamer Bermuda, formerly a
filiboeterer, has obtained British regis
try and sailed for Halifax
? report from Berlin says tbat sev
enty persons have been killed by an
explosioo of fire damp in a Wesbaiian
coal mine.
The Supreme Court of tbe United
States baa been called opon to deter
mine tbe constitutionality of tbe law
passed by the Utab legislature, limit
ing to eight hours a day's work in an
underground mine in that. State. Tbe
statute provides that except in case of
emergency, where life or property is at
stake, so one sball work more than
eight hours a day in an underground
mine, and tbat no one sball employ a
man to do so.
The sixth annual ball of the Daugh
ters of tbe Confederacy, tbe society
event of the season iu St. Liu is. was
held last night. Mrs. Jefferson Davis
aod Miss Winnie Davis were tbe guests
of honor.
Col. Naunex and Capt. Diokman are
on trial in New York for engaging to a
filibustering expedition to Cuba.
A Boston sporting club has bid $26,?
000 for the Corbe tt-Fi-z-Si m m on s prize
fight.
Gaines? iLLE, Fla., Nov 19.?While
James Jordan, an escaped negro convict
from South Carolina, was resisting ar
rest to-day be was shot and killed by
Marsball Davis. Jordon threw ao axe
at tbe officer, who immediately fired
and killed bis man.
Louisville, Nov. 19.?The an
nouncement was made to-day by Secre
tary Richardson of the Democratic
State committee election of all decided j
to contest the election of all of the elee
tors in Kentucky. Tbe election of the
foremost elector on tbe Republican
ticket, S. H. Kash, is conceded. He
ran 244 votes ahead of O. H. Smith,
tbe leading Bryan eleotor, who ran j
ahead of his associates over 2,000 votes.
The other McKinley electors received ?
a larger number of votes than tbe other
Bryan electors Irregularity and fraud
io numerous counties form tbe ground
for tbe contest.
Tbe Ideal Panacea
James I?. Francis, Alderman, Chicago, says
,'I regard Dr. King's New Discovery as an
Ideal Panacea for Cough?, Colds and Lung
Complaints, having need it in my family for
the last five years, to tbe exclusion of physi
cian's prescriptions or other preparations."
Rev. John Bargus, Keokuk. Iowa, writes: "I
have been a Minister of the Methodist Episco
pal Cbtsrch for 50 years or more, and bave
never found anything 30 beneficia!, or that
gave me such speedy relief as Dr. King's New
Discovery." Try this Ideal Cough Remedy
now. Trial Bottles free at J. F. W. DeLorme'e
Drug Store. 6
1 .
TH? CAMERA'S GREAT VALUE
It Was Not Apparent at First, bat She
Opened His Eyes.
She was laboriously loading her snap
shot camera, and he was watching her.
"Now, what an absurdity this camera
business is," he said at last.
"Yes?" she said inquiringly.
44 Why, yes, of course. Of what use
are they? Now take your case, for in
stance. I suppose it is some amusement
to you, but of absolutely no value. "
She laughed softly as she continued
winding up the spool, with one eye on
the indicator.
"You evidently don't know much
about the camera, " she said. "If you
were at all conversant with its value,
you wouldn't treat it in that flippant
way."
"You press the button, and some
camera man does the rest," he said
scornfully.
"Not at all," she replied pleasantly.
''There' is a lot comes after that. All
that a girl needs is a confederate and a
camera to"?
He became suddenly deeply inter
ested.
"Of course you haven't forgotten our
boat ride of last week," she suggested.
Eis face showed that he had not.
! "After your proposal you nearly cap
sized the boat to clinch it all with
a k"?
She justified the last twist of the
spool and saw that all was ready for the
first exposure.
"Now we're ready for another, " she
said.
"Another what?" he asked bitterly.
"Breach of promise case," she an
swered promptly. "Oh, I knew you
didn't realize the value of tho camera.
When it is used properly and with dis
cretion' '?
"Well?"
"Well," she said thoughtfully, "yon
press the button and the court does the
rest. It is sometimes a great help to the
summer girl. "?Chicago Post.
One's First Salmon Is an Event.
One's first salmon is an event. I got
mine all alone. It was on the Dungar
von, on my way into the more remote
interior. In a clear pool we could see
the green backs of the fish, big and lit
tle, but they were not after our flies. The
others went up the stream a considera
ble distance, and I remained by the
pool. It needs two men to land a salm
on. Presently I began idly casting,
just to try my new 18 foot rod, and the
first thing I knew a fish was hooked. He
galloped around that pool, jumping
out, darting back and forth, and I wad
ed right in. After awhile I got him
pretty tired. I had no landing net or
gaff, but there was a smooth gravel bar
40 rods below. Then I towed the unfor
tunate fish down there, got him headed
for shore and ran straight back on the
bar. Out he came, flopping somersaults
on the gravel. The gut leader broke,
but I threw myself on top of that salm
on and clasped my arms around him.
He was slippery and strong, and I could
not hold him. Finally I got my fingers
in his gills, reached for a stone and
gave him three or four merciless whacks
over the head. Then I had hizo. I was
a sight to behold, wet and bespattered
with mud and slime, but I was too
proud as well as too nearly out of breath
for words.?Frederic Irland in Scrib
ner's.
Weight Before and After Meals.
Why is it that a man does not weigh
a pound more after eating a pound of
j food than he did before? A little reflec
tion will readily explain this apparent
mystery. During the process of masti
cation, deglutition, etc, certain muscles
are brought into active play. Now it is
a well established fact in physiology
that the exercise of any muscle or set of
muscles necessitates a temporary waste
of tissue, and that a certain amount of
carbon is eliminated and passed off dur
ing the course of a meal. This loss,
however, is trifling as compared with
that of respiration and perspiration,
both of which functions are increased
during the operation of making a meal.
The length of time one may take to
consume a pound of food makes but lit
tle difference in the losses. If it be eaten
leisurely there is but slight increase of
respiration or perspiration, whereas, if
it be hurried through, both are abnor
mally accelerated. Hence by the time
the meal is finished the consumer ha3
lost appreciably in both moisture and
carbonic acid.
The above explains, in a rough but
clear manner, why it is that a man may
eat a pound of food and yet not weigh
/but from one-third to five-eighths of a
pound more than he did before the meaL
?St Louis Republic.
Kot So Bad After All.
7K1E
Agent?Hurt yourself much?
Scorcher?Oh, no, got off pretty easy.
Eye discolored, wrist fractured, kneecap
dislocated, ribs jumbled up a bit and
wonderfully clean cut on the scalp.
Agent?Humph! Lucky dug!?Pick
Me CJp.
A Smile That Hurts.
To smile at the jest which plants a
thorn in another's breast is to become a
principal in the mischief.?Sheridan.
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Kailroad? and Gardening.
In England the Great Western and
the Midland offer sums of money an
nually to encourage platform gardens.
In the case of the former company a reg
ular system has been in operation for
^ 18 years, ?250 being voted annually for
the purpose. The line is divided into 12
! sections. To each a special prize of ?
is awarded, and there are 165 ordinary
prizes, ranging from ?3 to 10 shillings, a
list of the successful stations being pub
lished each year. A circular is also sent
round furnishing a complete list of
plants suitable for various purposes?for
permanent borders, for summer bedding,
for mixed borders of hardy plants, for
spring bedding, as well as a list of
evergreens and creepers, together with
particulars as to height, color, dates
for sowing and many other necessary
hints.
The Midland railway devotes ?200 in
the same way, the prizes ranging from
?7 10s. to shillings. A fully qualified
inspector, whose duties i:ake him to every
part of the line, is deputed to deal with
the matter, and the whole scheme is pro
nounced a success. The Great North
ern and the London and Northwestern
companies let allotments to their men
where possible, the number of allot
ments in the case of the former company
reaching very nearly 2,500.?Quarterly
Review.
These Degenerate Days.
"I don't think the kids enjoy a cir
cus these days as much as they did
when you and I were boys," said tho
man with the bald spot.
"I know mine doesn't enjov it as
much as I did," said the man with the
brindle whiskers. "I was taught in my
early days that it was sinful."?Cin
cinnati Enquirer.
Had Been Very Moderate.
"I should fine you for contempt, "
said the judge as he glared at the law
yer who had aroused his ire.
"With all due respect to your hon
or," responded the attorney, "I think
that you should not I have been par
ticularly careful not to express my true
feelings toward the court,"?Detroit
Free Press.
The Salvation army will enter oa a
craeade among the negroes rf the
South. *9
Beware of Oin?meni:s for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,
as mercury will surely destroy the sense of
smell and completely derange the whole sys
tem when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable phy
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten
told to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Hall's CntHrrh Cure, manufactured
by F J. Cheney & Co . Toledo, U , contains
no mercury and is taken internally, acting
directly upon the bl-od and mucous sur
faces of the svstem In baying HHlPe Ca
tarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine It is
taken internally and is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonials
free.
.^3?"*So!d by Druggists, price 75c. per bottle.
SUMTE? RESTAURANT.
MEALS TO QKDEE AT ALL HOUBS
OYSTERS AND GAME IN SEASON.
Special attention to Lunches for Ladies.
Prices Moderate,
Your patronage solicited. Liberty Street
near Watchman and Southron Office.
Oct. 2.
The Swmter
Music House,
MAIN STREET, NEXT TO CROSS WELL'S
GROCERY.
Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines
of the best grade sold cheap for cash
or on easy terms. Old ones taken in
exchange for new ones.
CLEANING AND REPAIRING
DONE PROMPTLY.
We also ieep
NEEDLES, OILS,
And parts of every Sewing? Machine.
We have some rare bargains in
Pianos, Organs and Sewing Machines.
. B. B?NDLE,
Jan 8. Manager.
The added pleasure of
riding a
BICYCLE
is worth every
dollar of the ..
$100 a
Columbia costs
Standard of the World.
The Columbia Catalogue?artistic, beau
tiful?free if you call.
Hartfords,
$60, S50, $40.
SECOND HAND.
Columbias, $85 to ?40.
Hartfords |?45 to ?25.
Ramblers, ?60 to ?40.
D. Jas. Winn,
Sep 21
A?ent, Samter, S. C.
Yonkers, . Y., Nov. 20.?Owing
to a large surplus of carpe?s on hand
the big tapestry mill of the Alexaude
Smitb & Sons, carpet company, closed
down to day It is rumored that the
shutting down of other mil's operated
by the company will shortly follow.
To day's close down throws -from 300
to 400 hands out of employment.
The Smith Carpet mills are the largest
in tbe world
Raleigh, Nqv. 20 ?Robert T.
Gray, commissioner, under an order of
court sold here to-day 167,000 acres of
land in Dare county. This embraces
the entire county save what are known
as the Banked section along the ocean
shore, part of Duranr's island and all of
Roaooke island, the latter being the
one on which Sir Walter Raleigh's col
onists made the first English settlement
on (bis continent. The land was bid
r?ff by tbe trustee for the note holders,
who are New York bankers, the price
paid being $100,000. This is' the
greatest land sale ever made in North
Carolina.
TAX NOTICE.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
the Couoty Treasurer's books for tbe
months of November and December, 189?,
and tbe fiscal \ ear 1896 will he open for the
collection of s*id taxes from the 15m day of
October, 1896, to the 31st day of December,
1896, inclusive, at his office in tbe County
Tbe total tax rate is 10 4 5 mills, appor
tioned na follows :
For State purposes, 4i mills.
For ordinary county tm 3 3-10 mill3.
For school tax 3 mills.
There is ateo the following additional
speci*! school taxes leviod in tbe school dis
tricts named : ?
Swimming Pens District No 16, 2 mills,
?iabopville " ,: 20, 4 ??
Mayesville " " 18, 2 "
Suroter " " 1, 2 ?
Middleton " " ?, 2 "
Mt Clio " " ?, 2 "
Providence " 11 ?, l? "
All malr citizens betwfen the ages of 21
and 60 years, except those incapable of earn
ing a support or otherwueexeuipted, are lia
ble to a poll tax of one dollar.
The Treasurer would respectfully urge
prompt payment, ina^much hs there is no pos
sibility of an extension. Those waiting untij
the last will he liable to serious delay and
incovenience, as there is always a rush to
ward the end.
H. L. SCARBOROUGH.
Treasurer Sumter County.
Pie Largest ai 1st Complete
I
Geo. S. Hacker & Son,
-MANUFACTURERS OF
DOORS. SASH. BLINDS,
Moulding & Building
Material.
rffice and Warerooms, King, opposite Cao*
non Street.
CHARLESTON* S. C,
??t*Purchase our make, which we gu?rante'
superior* to any sold South, and
thereby save money.
Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty
October 16?o
SALE OF REAL ESTATE.
By J. E. Jervey, Auctioneer.
WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC OUTCRY
iu front of the Court House, in tbe
town of Sumter, County of Sumter, State of
South Carolina, on Monday tbe 7th day of
December, 1895, at eleven o'clock in tbe
forenoon to tbe biehest bidder, tbe following
descrined property to-wit:
"All that piece, parcel or tract of land sit
uated in Sumter County, State of South Car
olina, on tbe waters of Black River, known
83 tbe Cedur Grove tract, containing eight
hundred and nineteen acres, more or less,
bounded on the north by lands of W. L.
Wilson and W. E. Mills, on the east by lands
now or formerly of D. D. Barber, aod on the
west by lands now or formerly of H. W.
Bradley. !
Also all that piece, parcel or tract of land
situated in Sumter County, in the State of
South Carolina, on the east side of Black
River, containing seventy acres, more or less,
bounded on tbe north by lands of W. E.
Mills, on the east by lands of W L. Wi'soo,
on tbe south t>y lands of A. J. Saliuas k Sons,
on the west by lands of Walter L. Wilson.
Both the above described tracts of land to
be sold as one tract.
Terms: One half oisb, balance secured by
bond and mortgage of tbe purchaser, payable
in one year from date of purchase with in
terest at tbe rate of seven per cent per annum;
purchaser to have the privilege to pay all
cash; and purchaser to pay $25 for papers.
Possession to be given purchaser on the first
day of January 1897.
A. J. SALINAS k SONS.
Nov 18.
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W. L. Douglas
00 SHOE
We make
also $2*50 and
$2 shoes for
men and $2.50,
$2.00 and $J.7
for boys.
The full line for sale by
BEST UT TEE WORLD.
A $5.00 SHOE FOR $3.00.
urable and perfect-fitting, qualities
necessary to make a finished shoe. The
ring allows a smaller profit to dealers
sold at $3.00.
$3.50, $4.00 and $5.00 Shoes are the
>f skilled workmen, from the best
possible to put into shoes sold at these
Eelmont" and uPointed
(shown in cuis) will be
eaders this season, tut any
style desired may be
obtained from our agents.
"We use only the best Calf, Russia Calf
(all colors), French Patent Calf, French
Enamel, Vici Kid, etc.. graded to corre
spond with prices of the shoes.
If dealer cannot supply you, write
W. I. DOUGLAS, Rrociton, Mass,
Catalogue Fres.
J. Rettenberg & Sons,
me
e ?
Gunning! Gunning! Gunning!
STRICTLY HIGH GRADE.
The Best is the Cheapest.
There is none tetter
than the.
GUNNING
Finest in Finish.
Best in quality of material and work
manship.
Style unequaled.
Tool Steel Bearings.
.Seamless Steel Tubing,
Perfect in every detail.
We are "GUNNING" for you.
Send for Catalogue.
Elgin Sewing Machine & Bicycle Go.
ELGIN. ILLINOIS.
Clothing !
Clothing for Men.
Clothing for Boys.
Clothing for Children.
Fine Clothing, Medium Clothing,
Common Clothing.
?w?
I think I can say without any exaggeration that I have one
of the hest stocks of
CLOTHING, HATS AND FURNISHING
GOODS,
For Men, Boys and Children that has ever been brought to
Suinter. If you want a real cheap suit you can get it if
you want a medium price suit, I have hundreds for you to
select from. If you want a fine, tailor-made, perfect fitting
suit, you will find a good assortment of the most popular
fabrics made up in Cambridge, Princeton and Oxford Sacks and
the latest style Cutaways. No other house will show you a
larger or better selected stock. No other house will sell you
cheaper, and no one will appreciate your patronage more than,
Yours truly,
D. J. CHANDLER,
THE CLOTHIER.
Sumter, S. C.
"f?K
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I have got the wagon you
want and
My Prices are Eight,
I represent some of the best
wagon manufacturers Id the
United States and
Can Compete with any
Dealer
Io the South in price and
quality. Call and examine my
stock for yourself and be your
own judge. Talk is cheap
and so are wagons now.
?pe at Epperson's Livery Stables.
|ce
GBO. F! EPPERSON