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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13

The Washington contributor to the
New York Evening Post believes
that the two real issues between the
parties will be prosperity and i'm
perialism" rather than Senator Till
mans "free silver, trusts and imperi.
alism." The presidents move toward
giving Cuba seif.government is not
understood, as both Democrats and
Republicans have had hankering
after the island 'sIt is hinteG that
the president may see chance to
put the Democrats in hole by max
ing them join in forcing the Cuban
annexation project. The islands an
nexation might disturb seriously Ger,
tain sugar and tobacco interests, and
Mr.. Mckinley might like himself to
seem slow to bring about such dis
turbances How hard it is to keep
up with politicians !! And how hard
to escape the imniscience of quill.
driver
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
SHERIFF'S SALES

DY VIRTUE OF sundry execut!ors TO me
b directed, will offer for sale at Puo.
nc Auction, 10 fron: of the Court house
in the City Of Sumter. on the hrst Aon-
day in OCTOBER, next, and as many days
thereafter as may be necessary, "ltnln the
legal hours of sale, the following property:
All thst piece, parcel or trac; of land, sit
ua,e, lyisg and being 10 Bisbopville town
ship, County Of Sumter, Sta:e of South
Carolina, containing 80 acres, more or less,
apd bounded By lazds of estate Of Mrs.
Skinner, Tommy Alexacder and John Hol.
land; levied upon and 10 be sold ss 'ns
property of Sidney Biues at The suit OF the
State for taxes.
All that piece, percel or tract OF land, sit
uate, lying and being in the town OF Magno-
liza, Lynchburg township, Sumter County,
State OF South Carolina, contaiolng one lot
bounded North and East by lands OF S. Q.
Fitzpatrick, South by the W. G. A. 4.
and West by lands of 0. A. Darby; levied
upon and to be sold as the property of estate
of Nette Pennington at the suit of the State
for taxes.
One lot With building thereon in the City
of Sumter, County of Sumter, State OF oouta
Carolina, bounded by lands of the estate OF
James Vim and Horace HARDY and by Fac
tory Street Of aaid city; levied upon and to
be sold az the property Of Samuel Mayrant
at the separate suite of the State and City OF
Sumter for taxes.
B. G. PERSON,
Sep Sheriff Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
Beer Dispensaries.
Not Certain at all That Aboli-
ton Will Go.

The abolition OF the beer privilege
business on November l, continues
to be the subject of discussion among
those personally interested as we'll
as others who are in favor OF the
dispensary law.
Mr.. Haselden, a member of the
board, was in the city today. He
was on his way to Harris Lithia
springs He was asked as to the
action of the board and he said that
at least two OF the members were not
in favor of the action lie personal
~ announced that he would pro-
test against the action of the major
ity of the members and Mr.. Miles,
the Chairman also stated that be
reserved the right to do so
The whole question will be fought
out again at the October meeting,
but unless there is change of senti-
ment among members the resolution
will stand. l. is expected that che
whole fight will be renewed The
beer dlspensary matter does not seem
to be settled yet Columbia Record
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
London, Sept. 8-Tbe Londol

London, Sept. S-Tbe London
edition of The Standard and Diggers
News, the official Boer organ, today
says: "We can state that the diplo-
matte correspondence between the
Transvaal and the colonial Office ls
of reassuring nature, and that the
dispute has now narrowed to an issue
which should make settlement
possible and even speedy. The
Transvasl is prepared tor ali even
Qualities but remains hopeful for a
peaceful settlement.
Nothing which can be learned here
tends to confirm the foregoing state.
ment, and owing to the pro Boer
source from which it emanates, ls re-.
garded with suspicion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
The Annette of a Goat

Is enyied by all poor dyspeptics whose stoln'
ach ard liver are out of order. ell sach should
know tha, Dr. Kings New Life Pills, the won.
derful Stomach and Liver Remedy, gives q
splendid appetite. sound digestion and regu-
lar bodily habit tina, insures perfect health and
great energy. oaly 25c a, J. F: W. DeLorsne's
drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
Coast Lines New Extension

The rails have been laid on the At
lantic Coast Lines new extension
from Denmark, s. c., on the South
Carolina and Georgia railroad, to Rob.
bins Today train service will be
put on between Denmark and Barn.
we'll aud when the balance of the
road is surfaced, which will be about
the 1st of October, regular schedule
will be run over the entire road =
Wilmington Messenger. Sept -,
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Comparative Cotton Prices.
Daily Item, September 8.

The Sumter cotton market continues to
lead in prices. Yesterday afternoon 81 was
paid for fancy cottoo and ST to sic was
theirule for the better grades. The following
were the quotations posted yesterday at toe
Charleston Cotton Exchange
Fully low middllng. os
Middling. %
Fully middling, 81
Good middling, 6
Fully good middling, 6s
1t is said that figures don't lie and COM
parison of the Charleston aod Sumter cotton
quotations shows that Sumter cotton buyers
paid yesterday frou an eighth to quarter of
cent more for the same grades than was
paid IN Charleston The high prices that
cotton brings 10 Sumter is becoming known
throughout Sumter and adjoining counties
aoG the cotton is oeiug brought here from all
quarters Cotton grown thirty miles from
this city is sold here daily and the sellers say
it paws them better 10 haul it the greater dis
tapce than TO sell at markets nearer home
Sumter is unoo,red e: lss:, has a compress,
a large numuer c. buyers tor exporting
houses and the prices are bound TO be high,
TO, Sumter uow has advantages that deig
competition It will pay farmers 10 cell in
Sumter for the spo. market is higher, aud oy
ce.liag ,heic cotton here strong market Will
be built 40 and more buyers wil! coEe TO
Increase the conpetiuoo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13

The purchase Of timber lands in this
State by Northern aud Western capi-
sslis.s has become serious matter, aud
within few years these who are nov
selling their timber will realize that
they have practically given away the
timber aud thrown 10 the land. The
contract thar the owners of timber lands
sigu when they sell the timber is on It's
face the most ioiquisous swindle ever
devised and it is difficult to understand
how any sane man can be induced to
sell his timber on .uch terms The
contract gives the purchaser of the
timber perpetual lease 90 the land
and tae land owner is bound hand and
foot. He must pay taxes on the land,
he cannot clear an acre II be wishes to
increase his planting acreage, nor can
he sell the land unless the purchaser
agrees to carry out the contract with
lumber men. e would be far better
for the land owner to sell the land out
right than to sell the timber under the
contract drawn up by The lumber men,
for in that case he would get rid Of the
land and would not have the taxes to
pay Indefinitely.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13

There is bu. one opinion among
farmers as to the growth of wheat in
this county. They are satis6ed that
ninety per cent of the farmers 10 the
county can grow all the wheat needed
fos home consumption aud that the
average yield per acre is sufficient to
render the crop profitable. The great
hindrance to wheat growing. is not the
inability Of The farmers to grow it
successfully ont the want of mills to
convert the wheat into good dour. The
erection of roller mill in this city or
az come other conyeniens point in the
county would be the gsatess possible
stimulus to wheat growing and uow is
the time for something to be done
toward building q roller mill. The
Business League should take up the
matter, ascertain what 25 or so
barrel mill would coas and what the
operating expenses would be II 8
mill cannot be built With local capital,
the Business League might induce
outside parties who are interested in
-four mills to establish one 10 Sumter.
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he Fooled the Surgeons. -s

All doctors cold Renick Hamilton, of West
jefferson, O., after suffering is months from
Rectal Fistula, he would die unless costly
Operation was performed; but he cured himself
with FIVE boxes of Bucklen's Arnica SGlve, the
surest Pile cure on eartn, and the best Salye in
the world. 25 cents box. Sold by j. F.
DeI.orme, Druggist
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
Climate ahd Crop Condition.
q. S. Department of Agricul'
ture, South Carolina
Section.
CoLuMB1A, S. C Sept. II, 1899.

The mean temperature, during the
week ending September IL, 1899,
averaged about 80 degrees, which is
nearly ! degrees per day above the
normal. A maximum Of l0l was re-
corded at Cheraw, aud minimum OF
SO at Temperance.
There were local shovers over tSe
entire State. light along the coast aod
over the Pee Dee region. heavy over
tie centrN and western counties, where
many localities had weekly amounts Sn
excess Of two inches. The need OF
rain is indicated fos the two regions
first named, while dry weather is need
ed to permit gathering crops over the
greater portion Of the State.
Army wcrms either have already
disappeared or are fast disappearing.
Corn that has recently come into silk
and tasseI, and on bottom lands looks
promising. but generally the crop has
not improved and is poor one. Fod-
der pulling is nearly finished and the
fodder has been secG-ed in good condi
tion.
Locally heavy rains and high winds
damaged open cotton, and few reports
Of rottiug aud sprousing were received.
Picking was retarded 10 few western
counties by vet weather. but generally
it made rapid progress, as from half to
two thirds OF the bolls are open, caused
by the continued excessive heat. ln
secsious, about all the cotton will be
gathered during this month There
will be no top crop over most Of the
State. although late cotton is still
growing aod blooming, as it is improb-
able that fruitage DOW being put on will
have time to mature before frost
Also, much cotton is not growing at all,
the stalks having reached full maturity.
Poor yields are reported from all Sec
siocs. and as picking advances, the
tendency is 90 reduce previous es,i-
mates. Sea island cotton has improved
slightly. although it is russiug and is
opening slowly. Second growth is also
a damaging prevailing condition.
The weather was ideal for harvesting
rice, and about half the crop has been
cut and stacked, while the remainder is
ripeuing fast.
Sorghum is being pressed and boiled.
With fairly good yields of excellent
quality Of syrup. Grass for hay and
pastures is making rapid growth.
Pesvires being ont for forage. Peas
have improved except in Marlboro aud
Chesterfield Counties. where hot, dry
weather ruined them. The general
prospect for minor crops is now quite
promising, especially SO for sweet
potatoes. In the truck regions. fall
crops are being planted, and the second
Drop of Irish potatoes being gathered.
EXTRACTS FROM CORRESPONDENTS RE
PORTS.
Darlingtou-Society Hill Intense
and excessive heat, without precipi-
tation, has neutralized the good
effects of last weeks rain all grow
ing crops have been retarded aud
damaged ; cotton is being rapidly
housed, and tobacco marketed both
crops short of expectations Maj J
J Lucas
Georgetown Sampit Weather
still hot cotton opening fast, and
being harvested rapidly all fodder
housed in good condition cane
grinding has commenced, crop short;
rain would be beneficial to all crops
R W Bailey
kershaw-Camden The hot sun
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
Claren0lt Lodge No. Ga, A. I. NJ.

THE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU-
I NICATION of ClaremoDt Lodge, No
Ga, A. F. d., will be held on Thursday
Evening, September II, at Il p. m. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly
B. J, RHAME, W. M.
Attest-P. G. Moses Sec.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13

For tonibg up the system after childbirth
and fastening complete and speedy recovery,
Simmons Sqaaw Vine Wine or Tablets are
inYelnahle
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13


When 3 Judge removes from Office a
competent aud faithful official. as Judge
Buchsuau removed S.euographer L /.
Parrot. and gives as reason for his
ac,ioo the excuse that bis brosher-in-
Law, Col. J Fl Tiilmsu. had claims ou
him that could not be Ignored, and
when be asked for Mr.. Parro,s's place
for bis younger brother, Mr.. George D
Tillmso, Jr, there was oo,hiog to be
doae but to remove NJ. Parrot: and
give the place to bis brother io.law,
it is sime for civil service rules to be
enforced.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13

Sumter is the best cotton market in
central South Carolina and cotton has
brough: higher prices here every day
during the past Two weeks than 10 any
of the other towns in this section of the
State. A comparison Of the market
quotations published shows this state
men, to be 8 fact that cannot be
challenged
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13

The Sunater Watchnaan vas founded
in 1850 aud the True Southron in 1866.
The Watchnsan and Sos@aron now has
the combined circulation and influence
of both of the old papers, and is mani
festly the best advertising medium in
Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13

Call, see and buy, embossed or foral Crepe
Paper. g. G. Osteen 4 Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13

i clans ex-
= aninatiOnS
q It's marvel
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: on the dis
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: gans, heals
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Telegraphing to Mars.

The idea that we may possibly be able
sometime to communicate with the
planet Mars is a perfectly sound one.
Those who laugh at it merely empha-
size their lack of knowledge Of the
march of progress. Years 6 man
with his family could not cross a stream
a hundred yards wide. He could COM
municate with his fellow men only so
far as his voice would reach. Medical
science knew no positive cure for dys-
pepsia. But we have progressed. Steam
crosses the ocean, electricity communi-
Gates across the continent, and Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters has proved a boon
to humanity. 1t strikes at the root Of
almost all sickness-the stomach, and
cures Indigestion, constipation, bilious
ness and dyspepsia. A private Revenue
Stamp should cover the neck of the bot
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-27

he has reason to be. 1t is her duty 10
board all ships from plague infected
ports and examine the women passen-
gers, white, black, yellow and brown,
and, if the investigation is satisfactory,
give them a permit to go ashore. Until
she does this no women can leave the
ship. She reports daily to her superior
officer, the surgeon Of the port.
When a ship from an infected city
arrives in the harbor, Miss Schokmann
springs into a rowboat and is propelled
swiftly alongside by the oarsmen spe-
cially provided for her and other in
spectors. The boatmen are neatly uni.
formed, and the little woman doctor il
rowed out in state.
There is no babyish pretense of IT,
midity as she springs from the bobbing
boat and up the steps on board the ship.
Long practice, natural courage and
active muscles enable her to skip up a
steamers side like a man of the sea.
l had the pleasure Of spending some
hours with this thoroughly interesting
young daughter of the orient. I could
not help noting the respect and esteem
in which she is held in Colombo. Hats
come off and pleasant greetings are
heard wherever she appears.
"If you can square Miss Schokmann,
you'll be all right" said a high official
to whom I made grumble over the diff
culties thrown in the way of passengers
going ashore from our steamer at Co.
lombo. In British slang to square" a
person means the same as the American
slang to 'make yourself solid with"
In her dusky hair and brunette skin
the young lady shows traces Of her orr
entail mother race. But she has the
brisk, businesslike movement, the self
contained, self dependent, yet thor
oughly modest and ladylike manner Of
the best type of western woman in pro-
fessional or industrial life.
And the faster her type increases in
the eastern hemisphere the better it
will be for this great, sad, dark orient.
A true civilization depends more on the
strength, intelligence and nobility Of
women than on anything else.
ELIZA ARCHARD CONNER.
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READ HIS

(From the Times, Hillstille, Va.)
I suffered with diarrhoea for a long
time, and thought I was past being
cured. I had spent much time and
money and suffered 80 much misery
that I had almost decided to give up all
hopes of recovery and await the result,
but noticing the advertisement Of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy and also some testimo-
malls stating how some wonderful cures
had been wrought by this remedy, I de-
cided to try it. After taking a few doses
I was entirely well Of that trouble, and
I wish to say further to my readers and
fellow-sufferers that I am a hale and
hearty man to-day, and feel as well as
I ever did in my life.-O. R. Moore.
Sold by A. G. ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-27
A ESCAPE.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada
e. Hart, Of Groton, s. D.: "Was taken
with a bad cold which settled on my
lungs; cough set in and finally termi-
mated in Consumption. Four doctors
gave me up, saying / could live but a
short time. l gave myself up to my
Savior, determined if 1 could not stay
with my friends on earth, I would meet
my absent mes above. My husband was
advised to get DIR. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption, Coughs and Colds.
I gave it a trial, took in all eight bot
ties. 1t has cured me, and thank God, I
am saved and now a we'll and healthy
woman" Fischer & Co.'S drug store.
Regular size, SOC and $1.O0. Guaranteed
or price refunded.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-27

THAT THROBBING HEADACHE
Would quickly leave you. II you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
Of sufferers have proved their matchless
merit for Sick and Nervous Headaches.
They make pure blood and strong
nerves and build up your health. Easy
to take. Try them. Only rs cents. Mon
ey back If not cured. Sold by Fischer &
Co., druggists.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-27
SHAKE INTO YOUR SHOES

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder. 1t cures
painful, smarting, nervous feet and in
growing nails, and instantly takes the
sting out of corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age.
Aliens Foot Ease makes tight or new
shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure for
sweating, callous and hot, tired, aching
feet. Try 1t today. Sold by all drug
gists and shoe stores. By mail for csc
In stamps. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen s. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
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A O TO

Mothers Of children affected with
Group or a severe cold need not hesitate
to administer Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. 1t contains no opiate nor mar
cotic in any form, and may be given as
confidently to the babe as to an adult.
The great success that has attended its
use in the treatment Of colds and Group
has won for 1t the approval and praise
it has received throughout the United
States and in many foreign lands. For
sale by A. G. ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-27
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes.
Your feet feel swollen, nervous and hot,
and get tired easily. If you have smart
ing feet or tight shoes, try Aliens Foot
Ease. 1t cools the feet and makes walk
ing easy. Cures swollen, sweating feet,
ingrowing nails, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all
pain and gives rest and com .ort. Try 1t
today. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores for csc. Trial package FREE.
Address, Allen $ Ok sted, LIE Roy, N. Y.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-27
Il

The last place in which to look for
progress on the question of feminine
rights is in the orient, yet I found in
the island of Ceylon a case of new
woman that is in advance Of anything
we have in the same line in the western
world.
In brief, Colombo, the capital and
main seaport of Ceylon, has a woman
for n of the medical inspectors Of the
port. Strange to say, too, this very in
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-27
Escaping From Herself.

new self literally another being.
pleasant day; She feels like another person, "
writes H.. Todd Huguley, Esq, of Mount Jack
son, Marion Co, Ind, in a letter to DR.. X. v.
Pierce of Buffalo, N. Y. "When l first saw your
book referring to the cure of consumption !
thought l would try DR.. Pierce's Golden Medi-
cal Discovery aud 'Favorite Prescription, as the
doctors had given her up, and SO thought 1t
could do no harm if it did no good.
when l try to describe the results l fail to do
so in words. We shall never forget to thank
God for giving us this means Of relief. know
if my wife had not taken DR.. Pierce's medicines
she would now have been in her grave. You
can ask any one who is afflicted thus to write to
me for more particulars
This only serves to show that what
ordinary physicians of merely local
and limited practice will often fail to
accomplish, may become entirely posi-
bic to a thoroughly scientific and radical
treatment, based rpon q lifelong and
worldwide experience with the severest
and most obstinate forms of so-called in
durable diseases. Do not despair, but
write to DR.. Pierce. He will send you
the most authoritative advice in a plain
sealed envelope free of charge. His
splendid thousand-page illustrated Com
mo Sense Medical Adviser will be sent
paper-bound for 81 one-cent stamps to
pay the hare cost of mailing, or in
heavy, handsome cloth binding, for 81
stamps. A whole medical library III
Iooe-paKe volume.
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usaleas Presentation.

At the meeting of q board Of guardians
it was proposed that an honorarium be
presented to the clerk, who had been
very energetic in the interest OF the
board.
A well-meaning but somewhat unedu-
Gated member arose and startled his
hearers by remarking: IN.
Gentlemen, our worthy clerk don't
want nothing Of the sort. If we give
him q honorarium he wouldn't have time
to play it. A sum Of money would be OF
much more service to h~im.-From
Answers.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-27
A

Will often a horrible Burn, Scald,
Cut or Bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best in the world, will kill the pain
and promptly heal 1t. Cures Old Sores,
Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons.
Corns, all Skin Eruptions. Best Pile
cure on earth. Only rs cents a box. Cure
guaranteed. Sold by Fischer &<Co,
druggists.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-27
AsQreat Bible Student.

Johnnie's a great Bible student.
Is he?
Yes. He gets a nickel for every verse
he learns and a dollar for every book he
reads, and when he has read twenty
books his grandmother is going to give
him a new bicycle.-From the Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1899-09-27
Their Canny Game,

"Yes, l always put up twice as much
canned fruit as | USE
"Nhat do you do with the rest"
"Why, nobody ever seems to believe l
have such luck with my canning, and 1
have to send each one of the doubters a
can to prove my claim.'-Cleveland Plain
Dealer.