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IE FIREMEN'S " TOORNA MENT. lamb a, No. 3, Capt James Donning, the Winner. From The State, Jane 22. jpo far Colombia is the winner io the firemen's contests Colombia, ?Pto. 3, bas carried off the first prize I io the hand reel contests with the Bfendependente second A borne team liso bids fair to take the grab contest prjze. Yesterday was the first real |f| ay of the toarnament and the fire |r men were astir bright 'and early in I tn morning. The greatest interest : was manifested in tho contests toot the day, hundreds of peo thronging the sidewalks. Though were stretched to keep the back the people would get ? ?wyygh and the police had the great - est difficulty in keeping the coarse Hplear The crowd was enthusiastic S; to the start and each good ron was ?porously cheered: The judges r were Assistant Chief W. P. Monroe pfof the Wilmington, N. C, fire de |- partment, and E J Setze, Jr, while > Capt S J. McCanghrin of Newberry was Btarting judge The time keep | |ere were John D. Frost, Samuel Rhea and John O'Neill of Charleston. Chief Monroe came to Colombia along with R. M. Cain of hook and ;:: ladder company No. 1, Frank Green g of the chemical company and D. B. g ^Branch of engine company No. I, 'representing Wilmington, N. C. Though it was advertised that the v contests would start at 9,o'clock, it Byas folly ll o'clock when everything :^ was ready and the first team came bashing over the course The day was aa ideal one and l3*ffieie waa nothing to interfere save l^cthOTa n that came late , in the after and for the time put a stop to. contests. 'The inns were all beautiful ones, the Independents set a fast pace the outset and every other team .ireew it had to do its best. ;.' > A LIVELY PACE SET. It waa half past 10 o'clock before Independents lined np in front of j Colombia hotel The stalwart fire lies of Ward 2 girded their loins tho fray 'Twas their duty to set pace. And they did it There was a false alarm rung by starter's gong, aod the Independ as sprang forward The judges Hy motioned them to stop, bot sy considered this bot manifesta | tiona of encouragement and ran the l der They were granted another try for ie prizes, as the judges decided that fault bad not been with the lode mts. Like a streak of light in ir bright yellow tights they sped the hundred yards, made the hydrant connection without a bungle and were throwing water in 23 2 5 Iseconds One of the judges, Maj JFroet, recorded the time as 23 3 5 ; and Mr. Rhea at 23 1-5 The result announced was the mean between Bpfche two The water pressure was 9J -pounds T e Excelsiors of Newberry had Epfche same difficulty with the gong They sprang forward with eagerness and made a splendid rou, but were stopped before they threw water. '. The second time they made the aime gof 24 2 3. The Excelsiors, like the j Independents, might have made a > better score bot for the falee ruo at fi^st. The Excelsior were dressed in handsome purple tights, brown velvet breech clouts, and brown to b ggan caps The Alerts of Greenville, West End, sprang to the contest dragging a heavy four wheeled reel Ali the . odds were against them They had but eight pounds pressure, and with their heavy reel wt re outclassed Their score was 312 5 seconds The Buncombe street boysv from Greenville made a spiecdid try for >tbe prizes, and failed However their run was a good one, the time being 25 Ii 15 I he stalwart feilowa from the Mountain City looked very fi;e in the light blue tights With a jingle jingle the Anderson j -boys hurled their heavy four wheel j reel truck at the objective point, but after a magnificent run they were thrown out as th . nczz'e was not prop^tly coupled T:ie Anderson lade were jauntily dressed in white wi;h purple trimmings It was decid-1 ed to let the Andetson team try it j over The second rou was evidently j not as good as the first Ti a * 27 \ second* Much was ezprcted from old No j 7 from Charleston ^Wben the gong sounded the brawy fellows from the seaside cify tugged at the ropts, they were ;he recipients of encour aging cheers Tho ree' fairy spun, and the team would have made a good record, but the water was turned on before the nozzle was adjusted, the hoseman slipping and falling, and the leam was .-ulled out Those fellows in orange sweaters are from the good town of Orange burg. When the gong souuded they made a great' spurt and bad coupled up several seconds before the water was turned on. Their time of 27 1-2 would have been consider ably less but for that fact. The prettiest run np to this time was made by the Palmetto team of this city. These muscular fellows, a number of them brawny railroad men, were fitted cut in neat suits of brown jersey trimmed with fawn j colored silk They started off easily land made the ruo to the hydrant gracefully. Toe crowd cheered, for up to this time no team had beaten this Bot see, the water has been turned on and the nozzle is not on. The water spurts from the rubber hose. The nczzleman with wonder ful presence of mind screwed the nozzle tightly, and the crowd cheer ed again when the water sported from the pipe, for while they knew the company would be ruled out for failure to attach the nozzle promptly, still it was the best time yet made, and the prettiest run-22| seconds and thia record was not beaten. j The Georgetown fellows are 6plen did firemen and pleasant company. The Winy ah reel team from that harbor city made a good run, but the hose became tangled op and the team was ruled out. The sympathy of tba popolaoe was evidently with the team from Ward 1, the Colombia No 3 And it was tbeir reel "Marjorie" which woo the contest yesterday. These sturdy fellows from behind the State house were clad in very attractive suits of green and red. They were cheered al! along the line as, with determination in tbeir faces, they sprang toward the goal. It was a beautiful ruo, just like clockwork. Everything dropped into the place and there was somebody there- to get it, somebody who knew how to handle it. When water came pouriog through the nozzle in 22 13-30 seconds, the crowd went wild, crowding around tbe judges' stand and demandiog the official score. Maj. Frost's watch registered 22 3 5, Mr. Rhea's 22J and Mr. O'Neill's 22 1 5. The nearest approximate time therefore was 22 13-30 seconds. Capt. Dunning was raised on his men's shoulders. The Newberry lads and the Charles ton boys rode tba victorious team on tbeir strong shoulders, for while the race was not over, it was won, that score oould bet n beaten. The follow ing composed the winning team : L W Lyles, H G Thomas, E C Stackbouse, James Dunning, captain ; J G Evans, J Earbardt, J L Gray, Paul Joyner and J A Mcllit n. The Georgia boys who came all the way from Marietta made a good ruc indeed, but were slow in gettiog water after ail connections bad been made. The Marietta team is quite popular with its fellow firemen The time was 32 seconds. Tba men wore white sweaters and white trousers, leaving their calves bare. Amid cheers the Delgar team from Sumter took its stand. The men wore white mouing rights and beau:ifal baby blue shirts. The men were up to tbe highest pitch and they bounded down tba course like so many deer. Then the same thing that happened to the Palmetto boys occurred, and the team was ruled out by the judges. The team forthwith entered a protest claiming that the rules merely required that water must ba thrown from the nozzle which was done, the connection being made despite the gushing water. The time, however, was not better than 30 seconds. The contests were then adjourned until 3 o'dook, the judges meanwhile considering the protests that bad been made, tbe Palmetto team and others entering them on various points. COLUMBIA THE WINNER. All protests were withdrawn save that of the ft3wherry team, which was decided as not well taken as no other company bad protested ruoniog under same conditions: This gave Columbia, No. 3. first money. The decision was as follows : In the protest tn tbe Newberry team the judges after careful consideration do not consider the difference in time sufficient to admit protest being sus tained as there is no other protest from any other company that r n under the same conditions as above oompanv. W P Monroe, E J Setz3, Jr , Judges. S J McCaughrin, Starting Judge John D Frost. Samuel Rhea, John O'Neill, Time Keepers. MAY HAVE THIS ALSO The first team io tbe grab contest sras the Independent. They made ii in 22 1 3 seconds. Thc teams ran in the same order as ;Le bsnd reei contest, the results being as follows : Newberrj, 22 11-15 seconds Alerts. Greenville, ruled out ; nozzle bicw eff Bascombe, G esnviiie, 25 seconds Anderson, 20 seconds. Chirlcbtoh. 24 13 16. Palmet-o, 21 1 5 seconds. Georgetown, 23 ll 15 (loiumbia, No, 3, ruicd out, butt b'ev off a? hjdrenr. . The Marietta team drccped oat of the race and the Deigars will run at 8 o'clock this morning, the raio prevent ing the team making its run yesterday afternoon. In today' races instead cf using tbe electric bell for etarticg, flags will be dropped by ibe starter. THE FIREMEN'S TOUR NAMENT. The second day's races of the Fire men's tournament were the most in teresting and exciting of the series, and apart from the unpleasantness resulting from sharp practice and unfairness on the part of some of (he Columbia teams the contest was a succees ." Delgar squad did not ron in the grab race on Wednesday evening on accojint of the rain and was to have ron yesterday morning, but declined to do so as they had been unfairly treated io the hand reel race, and saw no prospect of any better treat ment. The prize went to the Pal motto team, of Columbia, time 21 1 5 seconds The four man race came next, but after severaHeams had run a dispute arose between the Independent and Palmetto teams of Columbia, and the race was declared off The judges made the following announcement : "All fonr men's races are declared off, until the Independent team, of Columbia, returns the nozzle to the judges in good order, that visitors may receive fair play.''* It was charged that the Independ ent team bent the nozzle, which all teams were to ase, so that it could not be used by the teams that follow ed them Newberry made tbe best time before the row. The hose wagon race came next, j Ali of the reel wagons were pulled ! by two horses except that from Goldsboro, N. C , which WOD. The Delgar, Sumter, team came in for second place. The first run was made, by the Delgar team, They made the run to the hydrant in 21 seconds and got water, as they call it, in 53 14-15 seconds. Then came the Goldsboro team. They drove only one horse, but flew down to the hydrant at a great pace The total time for the Goldsboro. N j C , team was 52 I 5 seconds. I The next runners were the Mon j aghans They made decidedly the prettiest run of the day, and but for an accident would have won the first prize Tbe run was made in splen did time, the connection at the hydrant was made, but the nozzle would not fit the hose, and the con nection could not be made, although there was ample time to have done so but for the misfit of the hose and nozzle. Next came the Palmetto team, of Columbia, which made a good run, but "blew off" at the hydrant The team was ruled out. The Charleston team got through with the run and ail very well, but recorded 7u seconds which was slow. Columbia No. 3 made the run to the hydrant in 23 1 5 seconds, but the hose was jerked away from the fireman who got off of the hose wagon, and so the final time was 57 2 3 seconds. The Independent team made the run to the hydrant in the same time as the Columbias, and made the final time 59 I 3 seconds Closing Tournament Events. A SUPREME TEST MADE ON A MATCH. Columbia, June 24.-Several con tests on the regular programme that were postponed from the' previous day were had yesterday morning with the following resalte : In the steam engine contest the Independents, of Columbia, threw a stream 257 feet and 9 inches, thereby winning tbe prize in this contest. The four men's races, which were suspended yesterday because of the absence ol a nozzle, were resumed and completed. The first team to run was the Co lumbias, of Columbia They made the race in 20 seconds. Then Delgar team, of Sumter, the time of the Delgars was 22 2 5 seconds. This contest was won by Newberry ! in 18 2 5 seconds, with the Iodepend ! ents, of Colombia, second. The judges next announced the hand reel contests Visiting teams ran in this race and the results were : Newberry, 27 seconds ; Delgar, of Sumter, 28 seconds ; Buncombe Street, of Greenville, 26 4 5 * Anderson's team won the race in a record of 25 seconds. The Columbia Hotel offered a prize of $50 to the team making the best reel race The Columbias did not enter this contest, because one of their men. Mr Stackhouse, was not allowed to run. The company claim that be ia a regular member of he j company and team, j Thc Independent team, of Colum . bia, made the mn and got water in I 15 seconds, but the Palmetto leam won the contest in 23 seconds This was confined to the Columbia teams . The first of ihe foot races ! v. as "(-pen to the worid.*' The ; contest was won by Stackhouse, of ! thc Columbias, and Mr. Gaston, of j ihe Independent team, of Columbia. j won second place ; A special race was ran between Columbia contestants for a prize offered by II. Hamberg. This was won by Mr Gaston with Mr. Mc j Dougal!, of the Palmetto team, j second. Mr. Stackhouse did not j enter this contest I The event of the Firemen's Tourna j meut was the special hose wagon j race to settle the question of the j superiority of the Sumter or Colum bia fire departments It was the j greatest hose wagon race ever held j in the State, and there was more excitement and more interest than ever known to have been aroused by a contest between firemen And there was mere money at stake than had been wagered on any horse race in this Stale in many a long day. The Sumter people in Columbia, while not very numerous,* were a host when it came to betting and they held up the Sumter end of the line as long as their funds held out. The Columbia department was represent ed by the -Palmetto hose wagon afid horses and a picked team of men, the fastest horses and the most expert men the department could furnish The Sumter team that won the race and gave this city the championship of the State was made up as follows : Billy and Barnie, the Monaghan horses. Franklin Auderson, the Monaghan driver. Delgar hose wagon. S J. Ryttenberg, captain. H C. Munn, buttman. W. S. Graham. J. B Miller. A. G. Flowers. Charlie Gallagher, nozzleman The following account of the great race is taken from the State : The firemen's tournament is a thing of the past. It came to an end amid excitement as great as ever charac terized any contest of the kind in this State-with tte rn lch contest between the Sumter hose wagon team and the Palmettoes of this city. For several hours the people stood in the baking hot sun and waited with their nerves strung to the highest pitch for the race to take place. Hundreds of dollars bad been put np cn each side, and it was known .that it was a matter of only a few seconds either way No finer horses were to be found in the State for such a contest, and bets were made at even figures. The knowledge that the Palmettoes would use their leam of thoroughbred bays made them in some instances the two to-one favor ite on the run lo the hydrant But even those who had thia confidence were doomed to disappointment. It was thought that the prospects would be improved by having Henry, the engine driver, to tako the reins for I the run, but tb'8 was one of the mis takes easily seen afterwards Ali knew of the match between the Sumientes and the Palmettoes and wheo the announcement was made that it would come next there were lusty cheers. The judges were asked to go np and measure the hose on the wagons and examine everything. A long delay ensued owing to discussion over the Sumtcritea using light rubber hose, a wagon not originally used, the selection of the judges and other incidental points. Finally, about 2 30 o'clock, the Pal metto thoroughbreds were ordered hitched to the wagon and old Henry, the engine driver, was told to get on the box and Bob Waites was placed on the rare to make the leap acd hydrant connection, relieving Dodson. By this time bets had been made that probably aggreated 1,500. The Palmettoes were to go first and as the team tnrned toto Main Street the crowd cheered. The judges insisted that the course bo kept absolutely olear and though tbe nervous tension was eo great the crowd for once heeded the request. Getting a fine start the bays dashed eff in grand style. Henry used the whip vigorously but the steeds evidently missed their regular driver and with the eye it could be seen they were not making tba run they had doue io the regular contest. Such was the case, for the run was 24 seconds against the original 20 1 2. Waites remained on the wagoo just the east bit too long and though he did floe work io alight iog he bad-to pall tue hose baos to the hydrant. AU thc other connections were made and the water was turned on. It seemed as if the water came at a snail's pace and would never reach its destination. People watched its slow pace down the length of the hose with bated breath, but it would go no faster When it finally showed the watches registered 61 2 5 seconds. Ail knew that the Palmetto pride wag defeated. Then the handsome bays from Sum ter caaae to the starting point. They were palling at their bits and prancing, anxious to get away. Finally the flag dropped and ihe big aoimals were seen to spring like boar hounds to the chase. The driver lashed them with bia whip and "let bia. lines hang loose. Witb every bound their speed increased and old horsemen remarked that they had never seen heavy horses run so before. It was a spectacle that called to mind the picture conceived of the chariot rsics of ancient Rome. Oa they came thundering toward tho goal as if they knew tjat victory was about to perch un their wagoo. There was no decrease of speech as tba hydrant; was passed. Mann tn ad o the leap gracefully and at the proper time ; as <pick as a flash thc butt was on and the water was gliding rwi tiy dewu the besc. Police men>kept thc crowd from stepping over be li se. On the water came and Gallagher bad "motten there''' with the nozzle. Soon ii shewed at the meath, ard a scene of enthusiasm followed that beggars description. The Sumter boj hid done their work weil, thc horses bad dunc what was required cf them and for once Columbia city water felt that a stranger wanted a sight ot it more tban any other one thing and obliged him. The time was 55 2 5, the run to the hydrant being made in 23 seconds lt was a great victory and the people gracefully cheered the victors when they came down in their wagon short ly afterwards. So the tournament ended. CUBAN OIL cures Cuts, Burns, Bruises, Rheuma tism and Sores. Price, 25 cts. Sold bj Koghson-LigoD Co. "SpringUnlocks The Howers To Taint ike Laughing Soi!/' And not even Nature would allow the flowers to grow and blossom io perfection without good soiL Now Nature and people are much alike; the former must have sunshine, latter must have pure blood in order to have perfect 4iealth. Hold's Sarsaparilla cures blood trou bles of all sorts. It is to the human system what sunshine is to Nature - the destroyer of disease germs. It never disappoints. Poor Blood-" The doctor said there were not seven drops of good blood in my body. Hood's Sarsaparilla built me up and made me strong and well." SUSIE E. BROWN, 16 Astor Hill, Lynn, Mass. 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Notice is hereby givea that io accordance with ao Act of the General Assembly, and in conformity with the requirements of thu State Constitution, the books for the registration of all legally qualified voters, aad for the issuing of transfers, etc,, will be open at the S of Supervisors of Registration in the court house, between tbs hours of 9 o'clock a m . and 3 o'clock p. m , on the first Mon day of each month, until thirty days before the next general election. Minors who shall become of age during that period of thirty days shall be entitled to registration before the books are closed, if otherwise qualified. Tbe requirements for a qualified voter are that the applicant for registration ebal! be able to read a~d write correctly, or posjccs in his own name property to the amount cf tnree hundred dollars, upon which be paya taxes E F. BURROWS, T. D DuBOSE, J. M KNIGHT, Supervisors of ??gistration Sumter Co. 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MISS MCDONALD'S long experience in this line of cusios, as well ss her quick dis cernment of the wants of customers, will prove a guarantee for ibo atisfactioa of pur chasers. A MOST EFFICIENT MILLINER And capable salesladies are ready to respond to the wants of customers. Orders by mail will be promptly and ac curately filled. Auguma, < a. Short time. C OSBORNE'S ess. No Text Books. Send for Catalogue. (richman mw .Southron SUMTES WATCHMAN, Established April, 1850. 'Be Just and Fear not-Let all the Ends thou Aims't at, be thy Country's, thy God's and Truth's.' THE TRUE SOUTHRON, Established Jnoe, JSftS Consolidated Aug. % ISSI. SUMTER S. C., WEDNESDAY, MAY 17.1899. New Series-ToL XTIII. No. 42