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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1901. The Sumter Watchman was rounded ?n 18?O 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 S?rnter. Admiral Sampson's friends are mak? ing desperate efforts to keep him out of the court of inquiry and also to explain away some of the slanderous charges against Admiral Schley which have heretofore had Sampson's ap? proval, if they were not inspired by him. It is also stated that Admiral Sampson's health is in a precarious condition and that he is suffering with a prolonged loss of memory. When the court of inquiry gets through with him he will suffer from, a permanent loss of reputation. CoL George Johnstone, of Newberry, has expressed a willingness to with? draw from the Senatorial race in favor of Gen. Hampton, if "unanimous con? sent" can be obtained "to return Gen. Hampton to his seat in the Senate." Col. Johnstone is safe in offering to "lay aside" his ambition on these terms, for we cannot believe that any? one imagines for a moment that Sena? tor McLaurin will side-track himself by being a party to the unanimous consent agreement. Senator McLaurin will probably be defeated for re-elec? tion, and he should be, but, as the leader of the commercial democrat assistant republican movement, he is, of necessity, forced to make a fight to the finish to obtain his reward from the administration. If he were to withdraw from the Senatorial fight at this critical stage he would become at once a political nonentity, without weight or influence with either the administration or the people of South Carolina. The plan to put forward Gen. Hamp? ton as a candidate for the Senate has nothing to recommend it, and we be? lieve that on sober second thought seventy-five per cent of Gen. Hamp? ton's best friends will take this view of the matter. To make Gen. Hamp? ton the candidate by unanimous con? sent would settle none of the issues now before the people of the State ; it would be merely a compromise, with? out the compensatory features that seme compromises have to recommend ?..them to the consideration of a peace ^loving people. Deny it if we will, the fact remains that the McLaurin move? ment, though undemocratic and based >.upou appeals to the mercenary spirit of the people and the rankest sophis? try, has aroused the most intense interest throughout the State and has a strength that is in our opinion greatly underestimated by some of its opponents. This movement should be J??w and defeated by an active cam? paign of education and the people en? lightened to the heresies and dangers of McLaurinism. They should be brought back to a full and complete allegiance to democratic principles, and this cannot be accomplished un? less the falsity of the McLaurin doc? trine be brought home to their under? standing. If the fight is abandoned .and the contest shirked by putting ^Gen. Hapmton forward as a candidate on a platform of sentiment and rever ance for his high character and past service to the State the effect will be, in our opinion, most unfortunate. The issue has been made; it is true democracy against republicanism mas? querading as commercial democracy, and we should fight it out to a finish on the lines laid down by Henderson, Hemphiil and Johnstone in their speeches this summer. HAMPTON FOR SENATOR. The suggestion made by Col. Wilie Jones that Gen. Wade Hampton be sent to the United States Senate to succeed the Hon. John L. McLaurin, is.creditable to Col. Jones's heart but not to his head. We yield to no one in admiration of Gen. Hampton: no one could entertain a higher admira? tion for his character as a man as a soldier or as the leader of his people at a time that they most needed a brave, pure and safe man to lead the fight against misrule and corruption, nor have we ever been wanting in loyalty to him, but it is our candid and honest opinion that it is not wise nor is it kind to Gen. Hampton to seek to withdraw him from the hon? orable ease and retirement of his old age. At his age, if he were a hale and hearty man, it is doubtful if he could stand the fatigue, both physical and mental, incident to the position, but in his present feeble health it is cer? tain that he could not discharge his duty in the Senate, and if he should undertake to do so it would be at the sacrifice of his health. Furthermore, at this time the State needs, if it ever did, the services of a strong, energetic and aggressive man in the Senate. If Senator Hampton were but twenty years younger no one would have a word to say against his election, but at this time it would be a mistake to elect him and it would be no kind? ness to him. CAUGHT IN THE GIN. Ginner Griffith Loses Arm at Southern Cotton Oil Mil!. Mr. Griffith, the ginner at the Southern Cotton Oil Co.'s Ginnery, was caught in the gin Friday after? noon and his left arm seriously crush? ed and mangled. He was removed to Dr. Baker's Infirmary immediately after the accident for treatment. The arm was so severely injured that it had to be amputated above the elbow. Mr. Griffith also sustained other injuries in the left side, but these wounds are of minor importance in comparison with those on the arm. He is doing as well as could be expect? ed at present. Banquet for Soldiers. The following letter which we have been requested to publish is self-ex? planatory. Columbia, October 4, 1901. Lieut. L H. Moses, Jr., Sumter, S. C. Dear Sir: A committee of soldiers of the First and Second Regiments, U. S. Volunteers Spanish-American war, of which I have the honor of being Chairman, has arranged to have a banquet for all of the Spanish-Ameri? can soldiers in the State during Fair week, on October 30th, 1901. The greatest difficulty with which we have to contend is notifying the enlisted men of the various organiza? tions i because we do not know their address. I will thank you to notify as many members of your command as you can; and I will also thank you to see your local editor and get him to mention it in his paper, so that all the members will be notified. We expect to have at least four hun? dred at the banquet, and we are ar? ranging to have it in very nice style, and we hope that you will be present. I will thank you to let me hear from you as soon as you can, and let me know how many will attend from your community. Very respectfully, Wilie Jones, Chairman Committee Spanish-Ameri? can War Veterans. It is easier to keep well than get cured Dewitt's Little Early Risers taken now and then, will always keep your bowels in perfect order. They never gripe but pro? mote an easy action.-J. S. Hughson & Co. Negro Church Burned. Allen Chapel, situated about two and a half miles from this city on Green Swamp, was burned on Oct. 1st, by an incendiary. Henrietta Davis, colored, is suspected of the crime and a warrant has been issued by Magis? trate Wells. She had made threats to burn the Chapel and fresh tracks were found leading from her house to the Chapel. She has also given evidence of guilt by fleeing from the neighbor? hood for parts unknown. The congrega? tion of the Chapel are very much wrought up over the burning of the building and they will make every effort to have the Davis woman arrest? ed and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. For the Benefit of the Woman's Depart? ment of the Charleston Exposition. The committee of ladies of Sumter County have gone to work earnestly to prepare an exhibit from Sumter. As a step to this end, they have secured the services of Mr. M. J. Lee to assist in getting up a pretty entertainment, which will be held at the Opera House. The carnival will be called "Puss in Boots," and will include nearly 200 performers, most of whom will be chil? dren. It is hoped that the people oi Sum? ter and surrounding country will en? courage the ladies, by patronizing their entertainment. Mr. M. J. Lee, the owner and man-. ; ager of the show, is now here,, and at work upon the rehearsals. The play will be in five acts with 23 scenes. There will be drills* tableaux, beautiful posing, a Liliputain wed? ding, and a number of other attractive features. "Puss in Boots" was presented at the Grand in Atlanta to the largest audience ever gathered in the theatre, while in Louisville last spring it was given for the benefit of the Confede? rate reunion. Ten thousand roses will be required for the decorations. The rag doli drill is a sure winner, and causes roof rais? ing applause. Tho den of skeletons, with birds, cats and dogs, will be one of the most weird scenes ever present? ed cn the stage. Don't fail to see the beautiful snow storm, the "March of the Amazons," the "Fairy Dance/' ' and tiie "Sculptor's Dream." KI am indebted to One Minute Cough Cure for my present good health and my life. I was treated in vain by doctors for lang troubles following la grippe. I took One Minute Cough Cure and recovered my health." Mr. E. H. Wise, Madison, Ga. -J. S. Hughson & Co. Organ R?citai. The new pipe organ for the First Methodist Church was shipped from New York on the 1st instant, and is expected to arrive in a few days. The organ committee is making arrange? ments for a Recital within the next two or three weeks, which will afford a rare treat to the people of Sumter. One of the leading organists of the South has been engaged for the occa? sion. He will be assisted by singers from abroad and a delightful program is promised. The Recital will take place on Oc? tober 22d. The Sumter Glee Club. One of the new organized branches of the work at the Sumter School of Music is the Glee Club in the depart? ment of Stringed Instruments. This club is composed of performers on vio? lin, mandolin, guitar and banjo. This is an interesting feature of our work and promises to be a success. The charges are very reasonable and many young people arc already en? rolled. Club rehearsals make hard work agreeable, and we hope before long to introduce the Glee Club to the public by an artistic performance at recital. Miss D. Lee Hutcheson is director of the Glee Club, and has planned an interesting course of study. Zz^l Asthmalene Brings Instant Belief and Permanent Cure in All Cases. SENT ABSOLUTELY FREE ON RECEIPT OF POSTAL. WRITE YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS PLAINLY. FOR TEN There is nothing like Asthmalene. It brings instant relief, even in the worst cases. It cures when all else fails. The Rev. C. F. Wells, of Villa Ridge, 111., sa} s : ''Your trial bottle of Asthma? lene received in good condition, I cannot tell you how thankful I feel for the good derived from it. ' I was a slave, chained with putrid sore throat and asthma for ten years. I despaired of eve? being cured. I saw your advertisement for the cure of this dreadful and tormenting disease, as? thma, and thought you had overspoken yourselves, but resolved to give- it a trial. To my astonishment, the trial acted like a charm. Send me a full-size bottle,'7 Very truly yours, REV. DR. MORRIS WECHSLER. Rabbi of the Cong. Bnai Israel, New York, Jan. 3, Drs. Taft Bros'. Medicine Co., Gentlemen: Yoar Asthmalene is aa ex? cellent remedy for asthma and hay fever, and its composition; alleviates all troubles which combine with asthma. Its success j is astonishing and wonderful. After having it carefully analyzed, w* can state that Asthsoalene contains no Opium, morphine, chlocoform or ether. Rev. Dr. Morris Wechsler. ? Avon Springs, New York- Feb. 1, 1901. Dr. Taft Bros. Medicine Co. Gentlemen: I write this testimonial from a sense of duty, having. tested the won? derful effect of your Asthmalene, for the cure of asthma. My wife has been afflicted with spasmodic asthma for the past 12 years. Having exhausted my own skill as well as many others, I chanced to see your sign upon your windows on 130th street, New York, I at once obtained a bottle of Asthmalene. My wife commenced taking it about the first of November. I very soon noticed a radical improvement. Ait? using one bottle her asthma has disappeared and she is entirely free from all symptoms. I feel that I can consistently recommend the medicine to ?ES who are afflicted with this dis? tressing disease. Yours respectfully, O. D. Phelps, M. D. Dr. Taft Bros. Medicine Co, Feb- 5, 1901. Gentlemen: I was troubled'with asthma fer 22 year*. I have tried numerous reme? dies, but they have all failed. I ran across- y^our advertisement and started with a trial bottle. I found relief at once. I have since purchased your full-size bottle, and I am ever grateful. I have family of four children, and for aix years was unabli* to work. I am now in the best of health and am doing Business-every day. This testimony yon can make such use of as you see fit. . & Raphael. Eome address, 235 Rivington street. 67" East 129th st., New Yor& City. Trial Bottle Sent Absolutely Fra on Receipt of Postal. Do not delay. Write at once, addressing DR. "3AFT BEa??*'. MEDICINE CCv 15 East 130th street, New York City. Aug 16-6m SOLD EY ALL DR?S&ISTSv All railroads entering Sumter will sell excursion tickets on November 1st on account of Sam Jones's lecture in this city that night. It is expected that the Opera House will be crowded to the doors, for Sam Jones a?ways draws a crowd that no other attrac? tion can; briBg out. The map of Lee County on exhibi? tion at the First National Bask is critically examined by nine oat of every ten mesi who visit the bank. The comments are varied, bus? the gene-ral verdict is that the shape of both Lee County and of Sumter could have been improved if the lines had beeci run differently. Even some- Lee County people do not approve of the way the lines were run and the 3hape in which the- two counties were ?aft. Cotton seed are cow worth 21 cents a bushel, bu? as oil is selling for-40 to 46 cents a gallon, according to grade, much highes- than at this tim-5 last year, many farmers contend that the mills should pay more for seed. Meal is quoted ai. 82? a ton in New Yozk and it is thought that the price vail be higher nest spring. Farmers should think twies before selling seed now, expecting to. buy meal next spring. Nearly half the money required to ransom 2??ss Stone from the Bulgarian brigands had been raised last night. The brigands have granted a month's extension, of time in which to- pay the ransom. Strawberry Plants! THE LAE GEST STOCK IX THE WOE LD < Nearly 100 Varieties. All the choice, luscious kinns for the Gai> den and Fancy Market. Also Shippiru? Varieties. Also Dewberries, Asparagus Rkubard, Grape Vines, etc~. etc Our 120 page l?anual, fred to buy? ers s enables everybody to g?ow tnem with, success, and prent. All plants packed t-> carry across the continent fresh as whaa dug. Illustrated catalogue free. Specify if you want cata? logue of Shipping Varieties or Far>cy Gar den kinds. CONTINENTAL PLANT CO., Strawberry Specialists, S?ttT?ll, IT. C. Sept 25-4 ?RUS TO TAXPAYERS. OFF CE OF COUNTY TREASURER SUMTER CO. SUMTER, S. C., Sept. 24,1901. NOTICE is hereby given that I will be in my office in the County Court House at Sumter from October loth to December 31st, 1901. inclusive, for the collection of taxes for the fiscal year 1901. The levy is as follows: For State purposes, 5 mills. For County purposes, 3 mills. For School purposes, 3 mills. Total levy, ll Also the following special school levies: School District No. 1, 2 mil's. School District No. 16, 2 mills. School District No. 18, 2 mills. School District No. 20, 3 mills. Mt. Clio, 2 mills. Concord, 2 mills. * Privateer, 2 mills. No. 1 mill. No. 17. 1 mill. School District No. 23, 4 mills. School District No. 22, 4 mills. Commutation Road Tax for 1902 $1.00. payable from Oct. 15th, IDOL to Feb. 1st, 1902. H. L. SCARBOROUGH, sept 24 Treasurer Sumter Co. Estate of Sain'l F, Osteen, Minor. I WILL apply to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County on November 12th, 1901, for a final Discharge a* Guardian of Per? son and Estate of said Minor. Miss ESTHER OSTEEN, (Jct 9. 1901-lt Guardian. SOM OF ELECTII POI? THE" ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PROPOSED NEW CCWNTY OF" LEE,. AND FOR THE ^?LEC TltfN AUNAME OF A C&ONTY j SEiST.. State of Sout? Carolina, County of Sumter. Notice isheaebv given that i rs pursu? ance of th?-Constitution of th* State of South Carolina and in compliance with the retirements of the-rAcfc of the General -Assembly, approved?March 9th., 1896,. asd the Acts ameadatory thereto,, and also in pursuance of an Orde*~of Governor M. B. McSweeney, dated the 7th day of September* 1901, wherein the fellowing is ordered: ''Do hereby order an. election in th* terri? tory- to be cu? off for the new countv, on the-22d day of October, A. EL, 1901, to b? held ic accordance with the re? quirements-o? said Act at which elec? tion, the electors shall vote ki Tes'' or "No,:' upon the question of cseating a new county aa-d upon the name and County &eat of the proposed new County, " an election will be? held at tho-usual precincts established by law in the territory of the proposed new County of Lee on TUESDAY OCTO B?R 22d^ I9?2, upon the questions named in ??ie Order of GovosnorM. B. McSweeney, and in the mnaner there e?rected and and Notice is hereby^ given of She time, manner sad holding . .>f such election. Polis-ail each voting p?ace will be"; opened at seven o'clock: A. M., and . closed a? four o'clock P. M. The following named persons hav% been appointed Managers of Elcetiorur. Bis?opville-W. H. LT?xon, W. W. Herrom. Alex Watson. Mairnville-H. W. Robbert, Joshia BroTKii, W. E. Brown. Lynchburg-T. F. Coles, W. R. Sanders, J. D. Clarke-.. Smithville-J. F. Boy kin, L.. A. White, J. M. Ross. Reids Mill-W. Moultrie Reid, J. J. Shaw, R. M. Cooper. St. Charles-Edwin Wilson, W. M. Hudson, R. M. Jenkins. If any of the above cannot serie they will please notify John H. Clifton im mediately. On day of election the Managers must organize by the election of a Chairman and a Clerk. The Consti? tutional oath must be taken by eaeh Manager before he can act, the Clerk must also take the same oath. The Chairman elected is empowered to ad? minister the oaths. The Managers have the power to fill a vacancy, and if none of the Man? agers attend the citizens can appoint from among the qualified voters the Managers who, after being sworn, can conduct the election. At the close of the election the Man? agers and Clerk must proceed publicly to open the Ballot Boxes and count the ballots therein, and continue with? out adjournment until the same is completed, and make a statement of the result upon the questions voted upon and sign the same. Within three days after the Chair? man of the Board or some one desig? nated by the Board must deliver to the Commissioners of Election the Poll List, the boxes containing the ballots ? and written statements of the result of the election. One of the above named Managers at each precinct must call upon the Board of Commissioners at Sumter, S. C., on or before the 19th of October, 1901, to receive ballot boxes, poll lists, Registration Books, and instructions and to be qualified. JOHN IL CLIFTON, . E. B. MULDROW, W. E. KOLB, Commissioners. Sept. 2-3t. MONEY TO LEND. ON LONG TIME at 7 per cent interest. LEE ck MOISE. Oct 9-3m Sumter, S. C. O'DONNELL & CO., BLANKETS ! For ten years we have been selling Tar Heel Blanket^ AND OUR SUCCESS WITH THEM HAS JUSTIFIED US IN PLACING THE LARGEST ORDER FOR THIS SEA? SONS DELIVERY THAT WE HAVE EVER MADE 12? Pairs, Tbat is the Bamber of Ffenkets we bought from this mill, a?d when yon add to that our line of medium and cheap goode, it would indicate a stock large enough for an ordinary jobbing house to handle. We ezpect to sell them, particularly the TJkE HESL BRAND, if not, it will be the first ! time that we have failed, for it is a fact that we bare never carried a pair ! of this brand from one season to the other The very large cos&ract made j by us, enables BS to put them on the raarket at a price never before equalled, $3.H? per Pair, And while the price is lower, the quality is better, for they have been con sternly improving on them, until now their style and Snisb cannot be ex ceiled by any Eastern mill O^sr recent observations while in the North? ern markets, justify as in saying that there is nothing- that can be-bought there to coapare with tbem that we could sell at less than $5 ta $6'per Pair. is every reason why this should be the ?est value? that can be obtained for the money: The mill is: situated m a little mountain town in North Carolina where?the mountain? eers bring in their wool in wagons, carts, horseback, and some of tifem on their own backs* thereby saving to* the manufac? turer the exorbitant railroad changes on the saw material. The- transportation charges from the mill to Sumter is a frac? tion) over one per cent, so that? it is practically eqfaal to having A Woolen Mill azt Your Own Door. Ther* are families in the County today, who? bought this blacket from us 1G* years age^ who could not be induced to part with them at the price even then paid for them, unless they could be assured 9f getting another pair. The* Best is tba Cheapest. Buy the Tar Heel AncS the only place it can be ha?iai Eastern Southi karolina is^afe ??DOHTNEL.1L & CO'S. A Question AND Au Answer. Tile dlieSf ?Oil-Where to shop! The A niswer-WITH US J. imnm i soi Who have been here for the past 37 years. In all these years, satisfaction to our customers has been the watchword. We are Better Prepared This Fall than ever before to satisfy the trade. We have all the Staples and Novelties of the Season, And every article handled by us is of the best. When you buy here everything has to be as represented or your money back, is the way we sell. It's just as easy for a child to trade with us as an older person. Our large stores are filled with every? thing for man, woman or child. Every Department a store in itself. Every day a bargain day with us. A call on us will con? vince you of the money to be saved on your fall shopping. Yours, J. Rettenberg & Sons.