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

Reckless aod careless bicycle riders are
doing all that lies within their power to force
the City Council to pass an ordinance forbid
ding bicyclists to ride on the sidewalks In
any part of the city They ride on the side.
walks at the highest possible speed, day and
night, and show an utter disregard of the
rights Of pedestrians HALF the time they do
not ring or give any warning, but dash oy
or run over those who are walking. At night
they are even worse, for they ride without
lights and Go not ring when approaching
corners or pedestrians. Accidents are of daily
occurrence and it is remarkable tha: some
one has not been seriously Injured before thla.
Bicycles are allowed on the sidewalks on suf.
ferance only, and unless riders exercise the
proper care it will be necessary for the pro.
lection of those who have the first rgb. 10
tie sidewalks to pass an ordinance requiring
bicycists TO use the streets and keep of the
sidewalks
Duripg the past week Manager Ryttenberg
pAede ten strike 10 eigning contract With
tie Andrews Opera Co., which is one of the
largest and best opera companies in the Uni
ted States, to sing one night in our city.
The company is making a long jump 10
Charleston, sud the enterprise of our Mr.
Ryttenberg will probably be rewarded with
a packed house. If such attractions as this
are brought to our doors, we should Go all
in our power to encourage the local manage
ment in going further With the goot work.
Date will be duriag November.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
ll5 Years Old and in Need.

Richard Green, an ola coiored mso, better
known to macy Of our citizens as ''Uncle
Dick Buford," has requested us to make al
appesl to the good people of Sumter in his
behalf. he says that be has outlived all bis
ssfnily sud has no one to do anything for him,
and that he ssffers for recessaries of life. He
expects soon to go TO Pinewooo where be bas
some relatives, aud asks that any contriou-
lions for him be handed TO Magistrate q. L..
B. Wells-or, if more convenient to lesve
contributions at this cfice same will be for
warded to him.
He las papers stating that be was born
Feb. IS, 1875 in Charleston, S. c., ss the
slave of Edward LINING. he was after
wards owned for many years By the late Mrs.
Bnford, who lived near the city. His last
owaer was the late Myles Moran.
de is stills possession of his sound mental
faculties, and takes pleasure in telling of his
early recollectious. He saw Washington
when he visited Charleston, and also
Lafayette, when he Was in this country.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
Mr.. 1ngram's Wheat.

The Columbia correspondent of the News
and Courier, writing under date of Septem-
Der 7th, gives the following report of the ex-
pertinent 10 wheat growing by Messrs. Ingram
Il Pu,dy on their Stateourg farm
Mr. W. H. Ingram, of Sta.eburg. was in
the city today. Mr.. Ingram has just resign
He got to talking about his wheat planting,
and gave some very interesting aud valuable
suggestions Of practical nature.
Mr.. Ingram last year planted % acres in
wheat he has threshed and had ground
597 bueheis, or an average of l9 1920 per
acre The wheat was planted on gravel land
that had been abandoned IS un6t for other
grain. This wheat was manured 20 bushels
of cotton seed to the acre, and a top dressing
Of 100 pounds of soda to the acre. Siace the
harvesting of the wheat the lasd has been
sowed, by Deeriog harvester, in peas aud
Mr. Ingram says the peas will make 8 to
tons an acre. The sane land and 100 acres
adjacent will be sown in wheat next October.
The cotton acreage of this farm bas been
entirely given over to small grain, as offer
ing the best money making crop.
The wheat planted oy Mr.. Ingram is known
as the s'Red May" Or Iogram thinks it
produces better results, and before planting is
subjected to a blue stoue wash, which pre-
vents ''smut" sod seems TO avoid the worms.
Mr.. Ingram figures up the cost on his
wheat like this: Twenty bushels cotton seed
at 10 cents, S2 soda to the acre S2.40,
piougbing ST an acre, harvesting ST an acre,
allowing for machine be owns. Oat of this
Mr.. Ingram gets per acre three barrels Of
double patent -four. two barrels of seconds,
bran and straw. The straw be uses for po-
tasoes, aud be says that with plenty of straw
under potatoes they will make from 800 to
500 brsheis TO the acre.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
BIsHoPvILLE, PERSONALS
From The Recorder, Sept. s.

From The Recorder, Sept. 8.
Miss Chrstene McKagan returned to her
home in Sumter Monday, after spending
some tue with relatives here.
Prof W. P. Baskin will leave Thursday
for Wedge6eld to take charge Of the Wedge
field School to which be has been elected.
Miss Essie Fleming has rendered her resig-
patton as teacher in the Bishop7ille Graded
School with the request 10 accept same. The
board of trustees held special meeting to-
day for the purpose of acting upoo her resig-
nation and electing teacher.
Miss EstelIe Barrett, who has been on an
extended visit to relatives in Sumter, return
ed home Tuesday. accompanied by her little
peice, Cecile McKagen.
Mr. H. A. Mcleod left Monday for Spartan.
burg, where be has gone into business. We
regre, to lose Er. Mcleod, but wish him
much uccess n his new field of labor.
Mr. Samuel Bradley met with quite pain
ful accident one day last week in having bis
hand badly CO. in gin. Two of his 6ogers
were severed. Amputatiou will not be nec-
esssry.
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Sec. and Treas. 4th Reg't Band

Some time ago We expressed the
opinion that the price Of cotton would
advance with the season. Neill's esti.
mate came later. and, although uncon-
viuced of record-breaking crop, we
held our peace-watchiog Texas. 1t
makes little difference how short our
own crop is; it is cnly Texas that
counts. Texas fills the eye of the
consumer Saturdays reports from
Texas seem to settle the question.
The crop of that State will at least be
below the average Of the las. two years,
and elsewhere it will be materially
smaller Cotton, therefore, is good
thing to hold There is great re-
vival iu the mill Industry all over the
world. The demand for cotton goods
is increasing and manufacturers will
need more cotton than ever before.
Cotton will respond to the prevailing
movement toward higher prices. Those
producers who are able to hold it on
their plantation should do SO. thus
keeping it from entering inso the
reports of receipts Those who cannot
afford to 60 without money should store
their cotton 10 bonded warehouses and
get loaos on it. The prospect of an
advance of half cent a poand will
warrant warehousiug it for thee
mouths The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
Tint Second Chapter.

The new pastor was preaching MS
first sermon. In the middle of 1t ne
stopped abruptly and asked:
How many of you have read the
Bible:'
Fifty hands went up.
Good" said the pastor. "NoW, how
many Of you hare read the second
chapter of Jude:'
Twenty-Five hands went up.
4 wan smile overspread the divlnc,s
face.
THAT'S also good; but when you go
home read that chapter again. and you
will doubtless learn something to your
interest
There is only one chapter in the book
Of Jude.-Guthrie 60. ID Leader.
Punctured.
Sprocket-Had my tire punctured
this morning.
Crocket-You don't say so? How Cid
it happen?
Sprocket-Riding in a strange coun-
try and ran against the forks OF road.
Toronto World.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
A Bit Of Superstition.

One Of the most literally patronized
Of the Pennsylvania many passenger
trains is the st. Louis express, which
leaves the Broad street station each
afternoon ut 80 o'clock. The regular
gate for the train is No. IA, but at this
season of the year the rush OF people
to get aboard is so great it becomes
necessary to open two gaIes. No. IL
being the nearest, it is the one selected.
The saunterer happened to be in the
station the other afternoon when the
gates were thrown open. Instantly
there was rush for No. IA and the
crowd became jammed around it for a
distance of so feet in each direction.
Gate No. Is was practically neglected.
"This way for the st. Louis express"
called out the ticket puncher at the
gate. This way for the st. Louis ex-
press
But, although his voice was good and
loud, none Of the passengers who were
struggling around No. IA seemed to
hear it. Out of probably 100 we'll
dressed, intelligent men and women
the sauntercr saw but three leave the
pushing throng around No. II and pass
through No. 13. He asked the gate
man why it was.
Don't know" was his answer, EEK
cept it's superstition. Afraid to start
on a journey by passing through gate
with Is as its number, suppose. It's
this way every time, and will be,
guess, as long as the number on the
gate is left as it is. l believe that the
most of the people would rather miss
their train, if it came to that, than take
chances with their superstitious fears.
Funny, isn't it?''-Philadelphia 1nquir-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13

DeWxts Little Early Risers permanently
cure chronic constipation, biliousness, per
vouspess and worn out feeling; cleanse and
regulate the entire system. Small, pleasant,
never gripe or sicken-''fsmous little pilis." :"
-aughson-Ligcn Co.
Eli Harrison, who escaped from the chain
gang some time ago, was captured at Wedge
field Friday By Bill Pickeus. Harrisoo was
seat to the chain gang for assault and battery
OF Kennedy Lewis. Bill Pickeps received
the $lo reward offered for the capture of
HARRISON.
The maeadam work on one half of Main
street from Liberty street to Levi Bros' store
has been completed and is in use. The
comparison between the maeadaE1 half and
the mud half of the street is so decided tha.
no better srgumeot could be made in favor of
macadamizing all of Main street. The mac
adam half is 6rm and clean while the other
is misy, dirty muck. The rain Monday
morning had no effect upon the macadam
while it transformed the other from heavy,
dusty sand bed into muddy mire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
Chronic Diarrhoea Cured

This is to certify that have had chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war. got so weak
I could hardly wax or DO anyioing. One
bottle of Chanberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy cured me sound and well.
J.R Gibbs, Fincastle, Va.
I had chronic diarrhoea ior twelve years.
Three bottles of Chamberlain; g Coiic, Cholera
and Disrrhoea Remedy cured me
S. L. Shaver, Fincastle, Va.
Both Mr. Gibbs and Mr.. Shaver are prom
inen: farmers and reside near Flncsste. Va.
They procured the remedy from Mr.. W. E.
Casper, druggist of that place, who is we'll
acquainted with them and will vouch for the
truth of their statements. For sale b. Dr..
J. China
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:rhe Government Cotton Report

Washington, Sept. II The bureau report
on the condition of cotton gives an average
of 6s5 against 81 for last month and 10 8 fcr
last year This is the lowest average for IS
years There was an improvement 10 tie
August average of in Alabama, 8 points 10
Mississippi. 10 in North Carolina and Geor.
gia. II 10 South Carolina hnd Louisiana. l6
in Florida, 20 in Oklahoma, Q. in Arkansas,
q in Texas and 30 in Indian Tarritory. The
result of the long drought the general aver
ages, given By states, are: Virainia, 81 Z;
North Carolina, 73; Georgia, 60; South
Carolina, 66 Florida, It; Alabama, 7e;
Mississippi, 7s; Louisiana, "a Texas, 81 /;
Arkansas, 62; Tennessee. 76 +; Missouri, IS !;
Oklahoma. sc; Indian Territory, SO.
a conservative estimate on the basis Of the
government report makes the total crop less
than teo million bales.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
A CASE OF NsPOTISM.
Judge Buchanan Discharges Sten.
ographer Parrott to Give His
Brother-in-laW the Job.

Judge O. W. Buchanan has appointed his
brother-in-law, Mr.. George D Tiilman, Jr.,
court steuegrapher for the Third circuit. Mr.
l.. l. Parrost, who has held that position for
several years under Judge Buchanan and for
twelve years under Judge Fraser, was re-
oueste6 to vacate tue position on Sept. let.
When Judge Buchanan was elected judge for
for the Third circuit about seven years be did
cot consides Mr.. Parrott's application to be
continued as stenographer. but appointed Mr.
J ". Nixon, SOD of the State. dispense
When Mr.. Nixon got mixed up 10 the rebate
scandal the court was left without steoo-
gSapEer. In this dilemma Mr.. Parrott, who
was 10 business in Darlington, was appealed
to and be went 10 Florence, where court was
10 session, and worked for three weeks.
Before court adjourned, Judge Benet, who
was presiding, issued an order that Mr.. Far
rott be paid the salary of the regular sleno.
grapher for that mouth. Mr.. Mix5on had
not resigned at that time and be collected his
salary while Mr.. Parrott was paid no.hiog
for his work and bas never received cent.
Shortly after that time Mr.. Mixsoa resign
ed and Mr.. Parrot was summoned bg tele-
graph to Lexington by Judge Buchanan and
was appointed court stenograpoer. Since
then Mr. Parrot has filled the position capa'
bly, and acceptably until he was notified a
short tine ago by Judge Buchanan to vacate
the position on Sept. lst.
As far as can be learned there has been no
complaint against Mr.. Parrott and be has
given satisfaction to all connected with the
court. Judge Buchanan has eimp!y displaced
him without cause 10 make a place for his
brotber-in-law, and IS Judge Buchanan has
the power to appoint the stenographer Mr.
Parrott bas 20 redress, but must look out for
another job. Judge Buchanan undoubtedly
has the power to dismiss court s:enographer
whenever be sees 6t aud to appoint whomso-
ever ne wishes, but bis action 10 discherging
Mr.. Parrctt, an efficient and experienced
steuographer, who has held the position for
years, is rather hard and incoosiderate, espe.
cially in the circumstances.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
Here's a Sensation.
All Beer Dlspensaries Are
Ordered Closed.
Special Cor. News and Courier.

bis, Sept. 9-The board of
control has tired Of Its owu peted child
the beer dispensaries. All places
where beer has been sold are to be
closed. The edict went forth today.
It was unexpected and shocking. Il
will play havoc with many who have
prepared for the business and breaks up
the business 10 the harvest season 1t
is rather late awakening ou the part
of the State board. All that is said
about the wide license and latitude OF
the beer dispensers is so, and iu some
places the beer dispeusaries authorized
and coddied by the State board, by
permits, are good old-time saloons for
the sale of beer.
The mandate goes forth in these
resolutions adopted by the board this
morning.
Resolved, That all beer dispensaries
are hereby ordered closed and the terms
Of Office of such dispensers are declared
to be vaca5s; this order to become
effective on Nov. /, 1899
"2esolvsd further, That semi sterll-
ized. or family, beer be Supplied to
consumers through the regular county
dispepsaries, aud that breweries usually
eking business with the dispeDsary
are requested to submit bids to the
State board of control at the October
meeting. proposing to supply such beer
bottled and in crates aud in such quan-
titles as may be necessary TO be shipped
to various county dispensaries direct,
and at such times as it may be ordered
out by tine board.
"Apd it is further resolved, That the
board at the October meeting designate
such dispeosarie as it is deemed pru
dent to require to handle sach beer,
and that they be required to handle
such beer business by Nov. L."
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Ponce. Puerto Rico, Sept. II The

Ponce. Puerto Rico, Sept. IL The
steamer Philadelphia, Capt. Chambers.
from .Venezaelap ports, briggs news of
the spread of the revolution aud the
waning strength of thcSgcverum ment.
The insurgent leader, Gen. Citrlaoao
Castro, has 10 900 men under MS com.
mand.
According to the same authority,
strict censorship Of cable dispatches
has been established mail matter is
freely opened, and close watch is kept
upon outgoing passengers. President
Andrade has purchased Spanish
guuboat with an equipment of eight
guns, for $135. 900.
Sixty.six prominent politicians,
among them Sebor Heruaudes and the
editor of Ell Preganaro, werc arrested
Aug IA, aud more than FIVE hundred
have been taken into custody since.
A fierce battle wrs foughs on Aug.
% near Barquesimeto when the insur-
geuts captured 1000 government troops
and secured large quantity Of ammu.
nitiop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
THE BUSINESS LEAGUE.

The first Of the regular monthly meetings
of the Business League was held in the Sum
ter Club rooms last Wednesday night.
President Moses reported for the executive
committee that the railroad authorities had
been communicated With in reference to the
arrangement of more convenient schedules.
Letters from General Manager ]. R. Kenly,
of the Atlantic Coast Line and Superin-
tsndent j. n Sands, Of the Charleston Divl-
sioo Of the Southern were read. Both stated
that the matter of schedules would be taken up
when the winter schedules we're arranged and
the requests of the league would be complied
With if possible.
Letters from the Maoufacturer's Record in
reference to the write up OF Sumter and
rates for staodiug advertisement were read.
The write up promised some months ago will
be published as soon as the copy for same is
furnished.
A proposition from tie Sumter Club to
combine the club ard the league 80 that both
bodies may occupy the club rooms was sub
mitted The proposition was received as
Information and will be considered at the
next meeting.
There was a general discussion of freight
rates and Determinations against Sumter
dealers. Nothing dennlte was done, as no
facts and figures were submitted, but it was
decided that those who have complaints IN
future shall collect tine facts and lay the mat
ter before the executive committee, which
body will proceed Immediately to make
thorough Investigation. If there has been
Discrimination and if the complainant has
grievance the executive committee will take
the necessary steps to obtain redress.
The executive committee reported that a
folder setting forth briefly the advantages of
Sumter as cotton spd tobacco market and
as a manufacturing, railroad and mercantile
centre had been prepared and would be cir
culated.
The meeting was not largely attended, but
the discussion of matters Of interest to the
city was of e practical nature and many ex-
cellent suggestions were made. 1t is evident
that the Business League has commenced
work along the right line and that it will dc
the work that is ceeded to develop the city.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-09-13
Practical Remarks on Wheat Rais
ing.

Mr Editor: see considerable written on
the subject of wheat raising in Sumter Coun-
II. 1t is no new fact to come of the Older
citiznas of the county that wheat can be
raised and successfully raised. When was
a COY my father, among number of other
farmers rais.d ali the a Dur they used in their
families and on their places TIE yield was
from twelve to eighteen bushels per acre.
they planted in October generally aud sell.
dom failed to make good crop; out here
tbs easy part ended. The same trouble exiets
COW in wheat raising. No facility for bar
vesting, sod preparation for mll!lng, and
worst of all, no m,ll.
The old plan was to invite from thirty to
sixty 10 cnt and thresh on the same Gay, give
big dinner, get about two-thirds or little
more threshed out. Then came the cleaning
process which was an after and ecdiess job
The milling was 10 those days, ss now, done
at considerable loss The same mills that
grind our corr grind our wheat.
Now, Mr.. Editor, what we need are mills,
reepers aud threshers If some enterprislog
citizen will invest in ;hese necessities 10
vines, culture and establish good roller mil
10 Sumter or some other good locality ; and
as macy farmers cannot afford TO own reapers
and shresbere let those who are aole do so:
and 60 from farm to farm and bsrvest and
prepare the crop for milliog. By this means
msny more may be induced TO engage 10
wheat raising
On the other hand no business mao would
care tc invest in useless machinery. Why
can't the citizens Of the county meet and
inaugusate some plan whereby this difficulty
may be obviated and the enterprise be OF
mutual benefit to large number?
70 connection WITH the roller mill nrst
class rice huller could be very prohteoly
operated, for the farmers are paying more
attention to this cop than ever.
W. G. ".
Tindal. Sent I 1850.
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COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
Proceedings Of Regular Monthly
Meeting of Board.

The County Board Of Commissioners met
on Tuesday with all the members present
except commissioner jenkins.
The Committee on road from Cedar Creek
Church in Bishopville township reported
through Commissioner Scarborough that they
had examined into said road and thought
chat it was real necessity, there being no
other public road in that iocslity. Tee
road would be about or q miles 10 length,
and that the citizens offered to put it in good
condition, except Mr.. Rodgers refusing to give
the right Of way. On motion it was decided
10 have the road opened, provided that an
arrangement could be made through Mr..
McKeithar to obtain the right of way with
on: expense.
Commissioners Mcleod, of the Committee
on the DuBose road, reported that they could
not say the road was necessity. though
an accommodation to TWO or three families
in getting TO church. About 10 bridges are
on the road, and some would have to be
enlarged, and the way it was proposed to
open it out, changing it would De dlthcult
work. Action on the matter vas indehniteiy
postponed on motion Of Commissioner
Rhodes
Supervisor Dorm stated that he had con-
suited the County Attorney as to case OF
damages to mule Of E. W. A Bultman. aod
be said tie County was not liable, and that
they should 80 inform Nr. Bultman in writ
ing The Board decided to act 90 advice of
attorney, aud the Clerk was instructed to
notify Mr. Bulsmsn.
The County Supervisor was Instructed to
borrow from the First National Bank for pay
ment Of court and other county expenses the
sam of three thousand dollars.
County Treaeuter Scarborough was before
the Board aud stated that the lamp used by
him was luxurious to the eyes in doing night
work, which he was obliged to do. he asked
for authority to have his Office lighted by
electricity, or to furnish two metal lamps.
On motion Of Commissioner Raodes the
County Treasurer and Supervisor were To-
structed to have said Office lighted IN the
mos, economical manner ss suggested by
Treasurer.
There was disagreement between the Su-
per;ntenaent of the bridge force and Aessrs.
3. r. Mccoy l. Bro., lumber dealers, as to
amount of lumber furnished bridge force.
Mr. Cummings made it ont 4,6ol f., and the
gessrs. Mccoy claimed 5,s4l #, as delivered
toiMr. Cummings. Mr.. Cummings stated be
was certain be was correct, as ne entered
every piece of lumber on his cook. On mo-
ton of Commissioner Scar borough it was
decided to settle with J.. R. Mccoy Bso :.
by memorandum of NJ. W. Cummings, TO
wit: 4 sol fl at 90 cts. per 100 f.
The Board found it necessary 10 dismiss
Jno. S Mitchell, paper, from Poor House
on account of his bad behavior. HIS family
were retained.
Several accounts were approved and the
Board adjourned.
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closed its first encampment, in Wash
ington, although he did not attend
the encampment Ex Gov. Oates, of
Alabama, was also elected member
of the council. as was Ell. Il. Blunt,
a Louisiana negro, who was lieu
tenant in the Ninth !mmunes Gen.
J w Keifer, of Ohio. was elected
commander in chief of the new or
ganization, which hopes ultimately
to embrace ali the state organizations
of Spanish War veterans which have
been formed.