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WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1899. <-----?-t---^--m The Sumter Watchman was foundec SJ 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 mac: iestly the best advertising medium in 8am ter THE CONDITION OF OTJB SCHOOLS. it baa been an open secret for some time that the Graded Schools of Sumter .bave been running on inadequate Teresas. This has resulted ia a stead ily increasing deficit from year to year, which is becoming so large that appre hension is felt for the future, unless "acme provision .ba made now, which will pat the district on a spot cash "basia, and at the same time insure gradna! retirement of the existing debt. This is a pain fal exemplification of the truth of the adage about "great ships77 nd "small leaks" not being abie to ravel the seas together for a great -distance. The schools never have bad enough money for necessary expenses with the most economical management. Yet despite this faet they have gone on with remarkable efficiency, doing a -work which has come to be the pride of -the city, and jostiy. We think there is MO gr eatg ,~s ce? *Hy- th au g oed pabilo --^ eise le. We believe there is no invest tsent that pays better from every -standpoint. It aids io the moral and intellectual advancement of the -ccramrjoity and will tell pow erf al iy on atare prosperity. It brings desirable additions to oar population-people wbo oma in to be near good schools. Incidentally it adds to the vol me of ?trade. Its chief benefits will be real tied in a broader, more patriotic and unselfish way, for it makes better S 38C8 who give strength and power to the State-stability to law and government, aod ensues social improve* meets that most be healthy and ^enduring. This ts a vita! question mhmh eon fron ts the people of Sumter. ?"Woait will they do aboat it ? We await jj the address to the pabilo, which will be -made by the Beard of Education Discovered by a Woman. - Another great discovery has boes .made, and that, too, by a lady in this country. "Disease --fastened ts clutches apon ber and for seven .-jears shu withstood ta severest tests, bat ber -vital organs were undermined and death seem >d imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, and could not sleep. She finally discovered a w y to recovery, by purchasing of ' cs a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for j --Consumption, and was so mach relieved on 'taking first dose, thu* she slept all night ; and with two bottles has been absolutely cared Her name is Mrs. Lather Lutz. Thus writes '-.Mrs. W. C. Ilamnick & Co-, of Shelby, N. C ^rial bottles free at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug ^ tore. Regalar size 50c and $1. Every bottle guaranteed. t 4 mm ???? mm ' GEN. HAMPTON'S HOUSE. People throughout the state are determined to build General Hampton a bouse io place of the one bursed lo Darlington, Charleston and else* where very liberal subscriptions have been maoe. In Colombia the ladies ave especially interested themselves in the matter, aod it is s:aied that five gentlemen have promised to contribute 100 each to the cause -Columbia Kecord, 51 ay 8. -gr - ?. -? Death of Miss Ragin. JJ Miss Mary M. RagiD, bister of ex Sute Senator L M Ba^io, died at his .residence io tb;. city Sitorday af cr nooo. Yseterday ber remains were taken to Clarendon for burial. She bad been sick for orne time and Mr Eagin abd his family have the eympitby Cf the people ot Columbia iu ?beir berea?eme:;t.-Record, May 8. PENITENTIARY SHORT ON CONVICTS. The board of the penitentiary directors are in session today. They iiave a knotty problem to solve-bow to comply with contract made for convicts It is said that contracts .were made by Col Neal, which called for more meo by far than could be ??su pp ii ed, and ii is said that the num ber required by the hospital for the insane cannot ba furnished. No ar rangements bad been made today - Hecord 8th Many old soldiers oow feel the effects of tire bard service they eodared during the war. Mr. <5eo. S. Anderson, of Rossville, York coanty, Pena., who saw the hardest kind of service at the front, is cow frequent ly trooped with rheumatism. "I had a severe attack lately," be says, "aod procured -a bottle of Chamberlain's Paio Balm. It did so mach good that I would like to know what yon would charge me for one dozen bottles." Mr. Anderson wanted it both for bis own n ie and to supply it to bis friends sd neighbors, as every family should have a cottle of it io their borne, not only for rheu matism, bot lame back, sprains, swellings, -suis, brnis s and barns, for which it is an* emailed, Fer sale by Dr. A. J. China. ALGER'S GALL. Demands That Gen. Miles be Deposed. Washington, May 8.-Secretary iger, who has jost returned to Wash iogtoo, is lacking in maoy of the characteristics that go to make au ideal Secretary of War, but he attempts to make up for all of them with gall, of which he has about ss muoh as any man who ever held a oabioet portfolio. And his latest is a little beyond ali his previous exploits io the gall line. He has actually gone so far as to dictate to Mr. McKinley, if the publb talk of his J benehmen eau be believed. Aeoordiog j to the Algentes, Alger is not satisfied with the white-washing given bim by ! the War Commission aod the alleged j vindication given him by the report of the Military Court of Icquiry, which I Mr. McKinley has just approved and ordered published, but demands that Geo. Miles shall be deposed from the command of the army. Io addition to having demanded this of Mr. Mc Kinley, Alger is said to have told him that if he did not issoe the order traos ferriog Miles from Commander of the army to ooe of the Military Divisions, be would, as Seore ary of War, issue it himself, thus forcing Presidential aetioD ooo way or the other. It is cot surprising that Mr McKinley should have concluded to go to the Virginia Hot Spriogs and try to olear out his system by a few hot baths. But it is Algorism he will have to oleao out to accomplish aoythiog. _ Boss Pi&tt'a edies oas gooe forth that New York ehall hare but ooo candidate for the Speakership, aod that Payee, Bay aod possibly other members of the delegation, who have either positively or partially announced themselves as candidates, wiil be forced out of the way to give Sherman the unanimous support of the delegation. This, and rumors that Sherman bad made a deal with Hanna caused quite a marked boom io Sherman stock, and Sherman is now in favor io sporting circles. < Treasury officials have refused to allow an item headed "traveling ex- j peases" in the persona! aooouots of Roger G. Spooner, Speoial Iodian Agent "temporarily" io charge of the \ Indian warehouse in Chicago, because ( the aforesaid traveling expenses were , incurred by Spooner io going betweeo , his homo io Wisconsin aod his office io j Chicago, and are not considered to have been necessary to the proper perform- , asee of bis public duties. Spooner is , a brother of Senator Spoooer aod holds . his position by a trick. The positico j of Superintendent of the lodiao ware* j house is supposed to be under Civil j Service Rules ; also to bo vacant, j Nearly a year ago, Senator Spooner j carried ao order to Secretary Bliss, from Mr. McKinley, telling him to , provide a good place for his brother. ( It was done by appointing him aa ( Special Indian Agent and putting him j io temporary eharge of the warehouse in Chicago, where he has been ever - since, filling a position that is ia the classified service, without ever having even taken an examination Still, there are . some otherwise levelheaded meo who will get "natty'' when the ' Civil Services Rules are spoken of as 1 the-humbug they really are Mr KcKiniey seems to be develop- 1 iog a disposition to play Czar. He 1 ordered Representative Henderson, cf Iowa, Chairman of the Republican Caucus Committee that recently com pleted a financial bili, when he called at the White House with a copy of the bill, to change it before it was submitted to the republicans of the Senate Finance Committee, who it seems must approve it before it is made public. Col. Henderson is a peppery sor: o a fellow occasiocaily, but being a candidate for Speaker of the House, he did npt care to quarrel with Mr. McKinley, so be only called his atten tion to the. fact that every clause ia the bill had boen put there by unanimous vote of the Committee The order to change it was reiterated by Mr. McKin it has been decided by tbe republican leaders that an extra session of Congrefs shall be called, probably early in the fall, but in order to give themselves an opportunity to change their minds, should it ba deemed advisable later to do so, they will not say more than an extra session is probable. The fact of the matter is that they are getting uneasy over the political outlook. A short time ago they were figuring on a walk over for MoKiaiey next year, but now they are frightened. Ooe of them said: "Mr McKinley will, of coarse, be a oaodidate for renomination, bot it is by no means certain that be will win. The soandais under bis administration have made it difficult for his friends to defend it Alger, Shafter, Eagao and 1 others, who have figured prominently in j the administration, have not added to Mr. McKinley's reputation or improved his chances for renomination. Conser vative observers believe that Algerism and aganiem will prove to be a heavier load than Mr. MoKinley can carry, and that even if be should be nominated agaio, be would bc de feated." ' The Philipppine situation cornices to be a combination of dickering and fighting, although the administration olaims that the submission of Aguinal do is now fully assured, but they do not say wheo. His subjugation has been a sure thing from the first, but it has coat more, both in money and blood than it will ever be worth to the people of this country. Rural Free Mail Delivery m South Carolina. At the postcffice department it is announced that rural free delivery in South Carolina has been established as followers : Abbeville, Abbeville county ; one carrier, two routes. Aiken, Aiken county ; one carrier, two routes. Anderson, Anderson county ; two rout s Bamberg,N Bamberg county ; one carrier, one route Cope, Orangeburg county ; one carrier, two routes Elloree, Orangeburg county ; one carrier, alternate day routes. Easley, Pickens county ; one car rier to serve four routes. Greenwood, Greenwood county; one carrier, alternate routes. Johnston, Edgef eld county ; one carrier, two alternate day routes. Leesv:lle, Lexington county ; one carrier, alternate day routes Prosperity, Newberry county ; one carrier, two routes. St, Georges, Dorchester county ; one carrier, two routes. Seneca, Ocenee county; one car rier, two alternate routes. Sligo's Newberry county; two routes Smoaks, Col let on county ; one car rier, two alternate routes. The Appetite of a Goat Is en ried by all po<v dyspeptics whose s toni' acb aod liver are oat of order. All sac h should know that Dr. King's New Life Pills, the won derful Stomach and Liver Remedy, gires a splendid appetite, sound digestion and a regu lar bodily habit that insures perfect health and great energy. Only 23c at J. I: W. DeLorine's drag store. 4 An interesting report upon condi tions in Cuba has just been made public by Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn, who expresses the opinion that the future of the Island under a staple government promises a remarkable development of wealth. The disturbance of ordinary condi lions produced by the war seems to be only transitory. Already some of the capital taker away during the years of war has returned, and new capital is being attracted by the chances of profit. The business of the custom bouses has increased Bince American rule was substtiuted for that of Spain This circumstance is regarded as demonstrating better than anything else a revival of enter prise among business men. Tobacco, which is, of course, one of the most important crops of the island, will lose nothing of its consequence in the future It is now being cultivated in sections of the cooutry where it aas never been grown heretofore. The sugar crop, it is estimated, will reach about 300,000 tons, which is considerably in excess of the estimates made at the begining of the year REAR-ADMIRAL WATSON ORDERED TO MANILA, Washington, May 8.-The navy department has selected a successor to Admiral Dewey to command the Asiatic station Orders were issued today detaching Rear Admiral Wat son from command cf the Mare island navy yard and ordering him to re port to Admiral Dewey at Maniia to relieve that otEcer when he feeis that he can be spared there Rear Admiral Kempfif, at present on wait ing orders, has been ordered to suc ceed Admiral Watson in command of the mare Island uavy yard It was stated at tbe department to day that Admiral Dewey will come from Maniia direct to New York when he returns to the United States However, it was added, the admiral will not start until the commission of which he is a member, bas completed the work it bas undertaken, at least so far as it relates to the restoration of peace on the islands The reason for bringing, the flag ship Olympia to hew Yorkicstead of having her come to San Francisco where she was built is said to be primarily because Admiral Dewey desires to make the passage on his own flagship, but also fer the reason that the Mare Island navy yard threatens to be overwhelmed with repair work as soon as the numerous vessels of Dewey's fleet begin to return to the United States. The Olympia is in need of a thorough ovei hauling, having been away from ber home station longer than any of the vessels in the Asiatic fleet, and rendered more than the usual amount of bard service during her absence. ??ni .? ?. -*mmm Wadly, Ga., May 8.-A terrible hail Rtorm passed over this (Jefferson) county this afternoon. The hail w a three inches deep at this place, and some of tbe stones were aa large as turkey eggs. Several fpsoircens weigh ed over three cooocs. Farms, fruit and vegetable crops are totally destroy ed. Dillon, May 8 -One of the most severe bail, wind and, rain storms that has been known in this commun ity for years struck a few miles west and northwest of town last night, doing much damage to crops. To bacco, which was beginning to grow nicely, was injured very materially, aud all gardens in the wake of the storm were literally ruined The farmers seen from the sections visited, are contemplating having to plant coUon again. Save Your Money. One box of Tut* s Pills will save nany dollars in doctors' bills Hie v will sure! v cure all diseases of the stomach, liver or bowels. No Reckless Assertion For sick headache, dyspepsia, malaria, constipation and bilio usness, a million people endorse TUTT'S Liver PILLS tent Lo te SlU l THE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU NICATION of 'Claremont Lodge, No 64, A. F. M., will be held on Thnrsdaj Evening, May 25, as 7 p. m. Brethren will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly B. J, RH A ME, W. M. Attest-P. C. MOSES. Sec. THE BANK OF SUMTER, SUMTER. S. C. City and County Depositary Capital stock paid io, . . $75,000 00 Undivided surplus, . . . 1G,000 00 Individual liability of stockholders in excess of their stock, . 75,000 00 Transacts a general banking business ; also has a Savings Bank Department. Deposits of $1 and upward received. Interest allowed at the rate of 4 j er cent, per annum, payable sera i-annnallv. W. P. B. HAYNSWORTH, President. MARION MOISE, W. P. RHAMB, vice-President. Cashier. Jan 13. STANDA B BRED STALLION Mocloc, Will Staad the Season in Sumter Boyle's Stables. Chestnut Stallion, foaled Maj 1892:j bred *.by Maj. Campbell Brown, Ewell Stock Farm, Tennessee, "MODOC," sired by McEween, 2.18$; first dam Lady Radawa; registered io Vol.12, American Stod Book. He is one of the finest bred stallions io the tt te: bred for size style, beanty and speed, be is of kind and gentle disposition. A sore foal getter. The State of South Carolina-Sumter Coun ty- Office of Supervisors of Registration, Sumter County, Sumter, S. C., February 1st, 1899. Notice is hereby given that in accordance with an Act of the General Assembly, and in conformity with the requirements of the State Constitution, the books foi .the registration of all legally qualified voters, asd for the issuing of transfers, etc., will be open at the office of Supervisors of Registration in fbe court bouse, between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m . and 3 o'clock p. m., on tbe first Mon day of each month, uotil thirty days before the next general election. Minors wbo shall become of age during that period of thirty days shall be entitled to registration before the books are closed, if otherwise qualified. The requirements for a qualified voter are tbat the applicant for reg strption shall be able to read ar d write correctly, or posaess in his own name property to the amount of tnree hundred dollars, upon, which he paya taxes. E. F. BURROWS, T. D. DoBOSE, J. M. KNIGHT, Suoer7isors of Registration Sumter Co. M cb 1_ r*r Sr A JkA *&J&z&^u kJg r RELIEF CAME. | fl (nfy\0. c*Salubrity, Ga., Aug. T *j Ii 3& '? Sk heal and had? jj jf 'Wffl^ missed four mon ths& j ^ Two bottles of Ben 4~ edicts have entirely restored her health, v I M The monthly periods have returned jj* j 1 and aro now painless and regular, r | " Do you suffer from Palniul, Irregular jr fl or Suppressed Menstruation? Benedicta & J has cured many suffering women and * *J will cure you In the privacy of your? fl home, without the necessity or phys!-jp j clan's ex- k laminations \ |p> ^fil^^T fl Its marvel- | ^ly|rp|Cl^^ .Sous action _ feXZ. IpALrUfflBtS I 3 mme or? fiOBJ felFEMALE b F^KfiBMrOR I M thons them so that the monthly periods & may be refrularand painless. Headache. ^ ^Dizziness, Nervousness, that dragging? sensation and those terrible pains lng jj the back, hips and abdomen quickly 5 'S disappear. kv J V* 5 SoWbv all DrusK ists <>r sont post-paid fer m '*>]. A box of Monthly" Re nlfttinj Pills to * & use in connection, is with ouch bottle 5, i LADIES BLUE BOOK sent free to any ad- k *n dress. A sample ix>x of "Monthly" Keji- Se V nlnt tog rills sent for 10c. In stamps. ^ \ddress. Woman's Department. New ^Spencer Medicine Co.. Chattanooga,Tenn.)L ^ Mention this pape?: W r^^^F^ ''r- ^ jy^^w^ l Sold by Hughsoo-Lijjon Co. Sumter Warehouse For the Sale of Leaf Tobacco. -======= SUMTER, S. C, - Having leased the above Warehouse for a term of years, we will, about August let, open our market With the advantages Sumter offers, and our t pas experience, we feel assured no market in Sooth Carolina can offer ^ better inducements than Sumter. We will have a full corpa of buyers, : with orders for all grades of Tobacco, and the highest market price guar- \ anteed on every pile. Our motto will be fair dealings and good prices for you. We are yours to serve, Apl 26-7 With every cash pur chase (groceries except ed) we give you a punch card. Wheo you have traded $& we present you with a ticket good for lOO lbs of ice. OXFORDS AND LOW SHOE We are now prepared to show you the pret tiest and most complete line of these goods ever shown in this city. We have them in black and tan, with and without Fancy Cloth and Plain Tops ; with and without Patent Leather Facing. In two-button Low Shoes, Southern Ties and regular Oxfords. Heel and Spring Heel. Prices right, Men's Shoes. W. L. DOUGLAS has sent us a complete line of Drummers samples and allows us to sell them at ] 0 per cent, discount Come early and get first choice. J. R TTENBERG k Hammocks, Hammocks, Hammocks, WE HAVE A LOT OF SAMPLE HAM MOCKS That we are offering at prices that cannot tje duplicated from regular stock. These Hammocks are first quality and big values. When this lot is sold no more can be had at same price. The Hammocks season is at hand and every house needs one or more to render it comfortable. If you need one let us upply your wants. Catchers9 Mitts, Basemen Mitts, Fielder's (cloves, From the best professional $7.50 Mitt down to Boy's 25c Mitt. Bats in variety at all prices. Liberty Street,