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COUNCIL MEETING. Council held a regular meeting at $ p. m., October ll; present Mayor frHclc, Aldermen Barnett, Haynsworth, Hood, Stubbs and Wilder. Absent; Aldermen Finn, Hurst and Rowland. The minutes of the meeting held ?3eatember 27th were read, corrected " and approved. * Mr. J. L. Alnutt asked to be refund? ed $5 fine imposed for alleged dam? ages to streets by a traction engine. ITiie request was refused. Marion Moise, Esq., Messrs. W. E. .Bronson aad E. W. Moise, Jr., ap? peared on behalf of the Sumter Iron "Works to a?k council to hake some modification of the ordinance forbidding heavy machinery on paved streets, so that they may use a trac? tion engine, which is a necessity in conducting their business. The mat . ter was discussed and on resolution of Mr. Haynsworth council decided to allow traction engines on sand streets only, except where necessary to cross "over paved or clayed streets, parties operating such engines to repair at "their expense any damage to the * streets which may be done by the en Sine or engines. Messrs. R. S. Hood and W. S. G ra nam, chiefs of the fire department Teported that 1,000 feet of hose pur * chased from the Fabric Fire Hos Company in 1903 under a five years guarantee had proved unsatisfactory -and that the company had agreed to : Tepiace it with new hose of the same ~ quality or to furnish in exchange ^" "therefor a superior hose on payment - -?t $200 difference, which latter offer they had accepted; and which action "was approved by council. The fire ~ chiefs stated that air hose now on hand was practically worn out and unfit for service, and that 1,000 feet additional should be purchased at 85 cents per foot, delivered. The coun? cil authorized the purchase as re? quested. A petition was presented from citi? zens on Broad street asking for an electric light at the corner of Broad and Corbett streets, which petition *was referred to the committee on public works to consider and report. A letter was read from the Sumter Ministerial Association calling atten? tion to a recent declaration of a pro? fessional gambler ?.that Sumter is a **wide open town for gamblers," and asking council to deny the charge or - enforce the law. The mayor read a letter which he had written in reply ip this communication, and which he stated would be published in the pa? pers. A letter from E. L Reardon, sec letary of the Chamber of Commerce, -called attention to a meeting of the South Carolina Industrial and Com? mercial Association to be held in Co? lumbia on the 23d inst., and suggest , that council be represented at the meeting. The cerk was directed to "write, it is hoped some members of council will attend and represent the city. The clerk presented written ac? ceptance by "NT. G. Ost?en, Jr., of an ordinance adopted July 26, 1905, per? mitting X. G. Ostec-n and associates to construct and operate a gas works. Council apDroved and authorized extension of water mains to reach property of the Sumter Cotton Ware? house Company, according to re? quest of that company, made on Sep ter 21st to the Sumter Water Com ? psny. Mr. Hood stated that he had heard recent complaints of rust in city wa? ter, due to failure to ?ush the hy? drants and the fire department com? mittee was requested to have th* flushing done. A bill for $4.50 for ?bicycle repairs ?was ordered paid to Officer A. D. Owens, and on motion of Mr. Wi'der lt was decided that officers bicycles -Fhall hereafter be repaired at city expense, under direction of the po?oe committee. The police committee recommenled that the Sumter Light Infantry be al? lowed the licenses on a carnival to be operated under their auspices Sve days, November 29 to December 4. The city to be reimbursed I^r any ex? pense thereby incurred, an I it was so ordered. Mr. Barnstt presented a repo_-t showing the work done by the police from August 1st to October 1st as follows: Number of arrests 221. Fines collected $065.19. Number of days in prison and on chaingang 35:'-. j Cases on appeal 1. Defendants sent up to Court ot* General Sessions 5. Pris? oners turned over to the sheriff C>. Mr. Wilder, of th?' opera house committee, reported as to claim ?.f Mr. Rettenberg, les.-.--, for the elec? tric light repairs that 54.60 .??" the amount was tor sockets removed or stolen, for which the city should not pay. The'.claim was referred to t!; . c mmittee for settlement as u,-. deem just. Mr. Haynsworth, for the commu? t?e of public works, reported th-.: Turkey L?r*e.i blidge is in bau e...:..li? tton aiu? rcM-mmended th u a i rick or stone culvert be built to replace thc bridgo at an expesee of about $350. ! The recommendation was adopted. The committee was authorized to ac? cept offers of land f<?r widening East Calhoun street, and to have fences set back. Mr. Haynsworth stated that he had heard of a visit expected from Mr. Daniel J. Sully, the New York cotton dealer, on the 13th instant, and on his motion the mayor was requested to extend to Mr. Sully a welcome on behalf of the city. The "Annual Tax Ordinance" was read, adopted and ordered published, under a resolution dispensing with the second reading. The clerk and treasurer's report for September was referred to the finance committee, as were all claims on file. Council then adjourned to meet on October 16th to adopt a license ordi? nance for 1906, and for-such other business as may be brought up. ROSTER OF CASES FOR TRIAL November, 1905, Tenn of Court of Common Pleas. Sumter, S. C., Oct. 13, 19?5 A meeting of the bar was held yes? terday afternoon at the office of Mark Reynolds, Esq., and the following roster of cases was prepared for the November, 1905. term of court. R. D. Lee, Pres. Mark Reynolds, Sec. Monday, October 30. No. 2. Estelle McDaniel vs. McDan? iel Willcox. Fraser and Reynolds; Lee & Moise. No. 8. Walker vs." A. C. L. railroad. Davis Frederick. Wilcox and Rey? nolds. Tuesday, October SI. No. 27. Belcher vs. railroad. Davis D. Moise; Wilcox and Reynolds.^ Dozier J. Harper vs. Western Union Telegraph Company. Jennings; Nelson and Reynolds. Wednesday, November 1. No. 32. Rhame vs. Railroad. Jen? nings; Willcox and Reynolds. No. 33. Adger vs. Bennett. Hayns? worth & Haynsworth. Thursday, November 2. . No. 34. Anderson vs. Telegraph company. Lee & Moise; Wilcox and Reynolds. No. 35.-Brown vs. White. Lee & Moise. * Friday, November 3. No. 36. Evans vs. First Baptist church. Willcox; Fraser and Rey? nolds. Saturday, November 4. No. 37. Montgomery vs. Sumter county. Clifton; Jennings. Monday, November 6. No. 38. Davis vs. Wilder. Clifton; Jennings. No. 39. Powell vs. Railroad. D. D. Moise; Willcox and Reynolds. Tuesday, November 7. No. 41. Ingram vs. Moore. Lee & Moise. No. 42. Anderson vs. Frierson. Jen? nings & Manning; McLeod & Dennis. Wednesday, November S. No. 43. A. D. Harby vs. Southern Railway Co. Lee & Moise; Thompson and Cuttino. No. 44. Booth Live Stock Co.. vs. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Lee^ & Moise; Willcox and Reynolds. Thursday, November 9. No. 45. Sumter Dry Goods Co. vs. Sumter Transfer Co. Lee & Moise; Jennings ^Manning. No. 46. Sumter Dry Goods Co. vs. Southern Railway Co. -Lee & Moise. Thompson. No. 48. Shaw & McCollum Mer? cantile Co. vs. Sumter Transfer Co. Reynolds; Lee & Moise. Friday, November 10. No. 47. Williams & Co. vs. Harby & Co. Jennings; Lee & Moise. Xo. 4 9. Pittsburg Plate Glass Co. M. Reynolds; Jennings. No. 50. J. W*. Cooper vs. Atlantic Coast Line Railroad. Lee & Moise; Willcox and Reynolds. Resolved, That cases in which motions for a new trial are pending before the Judge, if granted, shall not lose their position on the calendar. Resolved, That all cases not as singned as per roster, shall not be called unless by consent of both par? ties. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Contain Mercury As mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange: the while system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Sueh articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physi? cians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hail's Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O.. contains no mer? cury, and is taken internally, acting fdirectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Hall's Catarrh Cure be sure you got the genuine. It is taken internally and made in Toledo. Ohio, by F. J. Clienoy & Co. Testimonials ft. Soid by Druggists. Price, 75c. per bottle. Take Hall's Family Pills for con? stipation. Supervisor Walker, of Greenville, has called the election tc? be held un? der til- Brice bill provisions for No? vember 14. An anti-dispensary vic? tory is assured. Plans to <-< t Rich * Arc often frustrated by sudden breakdown, due t-> dyspepsia or con? stipation. Brace up and take l>r. King's New Life Pills. They take out the materials which ate clogging your energies, -tn.) give you a new start. Cure headache and dizziness, too. At al] druggists; 25c, guaran? teed. GALA WUK. A COMBINED FESTIVAL AND CAR? NIVAL FOR SUMTER. Sumter Light Infantry Will Manage Gigantic Enterprise for the Ben? efit of thc Company. Sumter is to have another Fail Festival, this time to he engineered by the members of the Sumter Light Infantry for the benefit of their organization, on the lasr turee days in Novemoer and tbe first two days in December and, judging from tbe ela? borate plans that are being made, this year's festival will be as great a suc? cess as the one iii ven last year, which brought forth universal praises from the press of the entire State. An engagement has been closed with the Smith Amusement Company, which will have the exclusive right to the carnival feature, and no indepen? dent ccmpanies will be here. Besides the tent shows there will be numerous other attractions. A floral parade and trades display for which Sumter is ale?ady famous, will oe given. An automobile parade will be a new fea? ture that will be instituted. A mili? tary prize drill be held, and arange ments will be made for a foot ball game to be plaved on Thanksgiving Day. A voting contest for the Queen of the Ftstivel will be corducted by the company, and the amusements and festivities will be concluded with the crowning of the queen and the grand carnival ball. The young ladies of the city will be called upon to assist in the arrange? ment of the program and to aid tn many phases of the undertaking. The Sumter Light Infantry is one of Sumter's most deserving organiza? tions, and every person in the city should lend a helping hand to make their gala week a grand success. AS TO GAMBLING. Mr. Editor: The Ministerial Association of our city has called attention to declara? tions of a professional gambler re? cently published, to the effect that Sumter is a "wide open town" for gamblers. The association demand of council a denial of the charge or enforcement of the law. That gam? bling is done in Sumter I neither af? firm nor deny. From hearsay I sus? pect there is some gambling just as there is some stealing and fighting and other disorders and breaches of law in Sumte: and in every other place within my knowledge and al? ways will be, but I emphatically deny that Sumter is a "wide open town for gamblers." If there is a gambling establishment known and recognized as such I am not aware of it. What? ever of .gambling there is. must be done behind closed doors upon pri? vate premises; veiled and hidden from the public gaze. The law jealously guards the sancity of private prem? ises. Beneath this much abused sanctity, many hiding places are af? forded for crime, vice and immoral? ity. It is easy to charge the degrad - ing vice of gambling-it is difficult of ? proof. Those who participate are j generally the only witnesses and they : cannot be forced to testify against themselves. It might be easy to raid gambling dens, if such prevailed, and j find men at play but even that does ! not prove gambling. Playing for gain ! is the gravamen af the offense and i that is hard to prove when the real facts are known only to the gamblers and they cannot be made to incrimi? nate themselves. Notwithstanding/ the many difficulties, it is possible now and then to get a conviction and our police officers are anxious to bring this class of offenders to justice. Our city council, as a whole. I feel sure is opposed to this pernicious and de- j moralizing vice and have given and will at all times giv* their influence and authority to its suppression. Respectfully yours. Geo. W. Dick. Mayor. ? Sumter, S. C. Oct. 12. 1905. -'mm ? ? i ? rn* HERBERT VAUGHAN CAPTURED. ? Herbert Vaughan, the young negro ? who killed Hargrove Frierson on Sat- j urday night, Oct. 7, on the old plat- | form of the Coca Cola Bottling Works ! near Cross well & Company's ware- J house, and who has been in hiding ; over since the commission of the crime, is now in the custody of the j law. The police officers have been very | vigilant in their work of ascertaining J the whereaboutts of the murderer, and the efficiency of the force was ; once again evinced by the speedy can- : ture of the accused. Upon informa- ! :ion furnished by friends of the dead boy, it was learned that Vaughan was ! in hiding in one of Mr. Ii. A. Brand's i tenant houses on Pierson street; and; upon this information Chief Bradford | and Officers Pierson and McKagen went in search of him. The officers were not surprised to find Vaughan sleeping in a shed-room j of the building, and while examining ? the room discovered thai he had dis- ? ear:;, d his long trousers and had in ; his possession a new suit of youths' j clothing, which he had evidently been ; wearing. He was turned over to Sheriff Ep- j person, and lodged in jail pending the tria! of his eas.- at the next term of j the court of general sessions. 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