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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1902-12-02
tim.

The mild and extraordinary effect of the wo1dfamous kidney and bladder
remedy, Dr.. K1ners Sw4mpRoot ss on realized. It stands the highest fol- its
wonderful cure of the most d stresing cases.
Weak and unhealthy kidneys are responsible for mores sickness and suffering
than any other disease, therefore, when through neglec or other causes, kidney
trouble is permitted to continue, fatal results are SWYe to foUOW.
We otter see a friend, a relative or a acquaintance apparently we'll, but a
few days W e may be g1eved to 1earno their severe illness or sudden death, caused
by that fatal type of kidney touble-Bights Disease.
The Effect of the Sample Bottle of Swamp Root.
Having @dh that you could pnuea sample bottle of swampRot free by mail I wpeto Dr.
Kiln Co. Bnghamtn,N Y. fora sampled bottle and wsp promptly sent wsm pleased ate
hyng ues I'M bOmeh tI semitic drug store and procured sUpPy. IhaveuR SCI Swamp Root
regularly for some time and consider it unsurpassed asa RENE yf r torpid liver loss oa ppmea and gen.
e1 deTnnet6 fine dig sief functions 1 think my trouble was duet the close eOnfn ment in
ny business L can cmmen highly for all
liver and bdueyc complaints am not in the 14a West M $50
habtOf eudoring any medicine btin this case High St. mr. |N/IH
Root asd done for me-" DDO =
sndnu6ad Ohio Fho t 14n
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
CORN MEAL The MAIHsTAY..
Vegetable Diet Being Substituted
by Planters for Cotton Field
Hands.

Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 12.-Charges
that the packers were holding meats
at fictitious prices to facilitate sales
of excessive stocks in the South at un-
duly remunerative figures were heard
on the floor Of the Board of Trade to-
day.
Order men gave currency to the re-
ports of quotation-cutting by the pack.
ers, who were said to be willing to sell
cash stuff at less than the nominal
pit figures.
Evidence that the coolers in the
South are overstocked was cited in the
figures of today's shipments of cured
meats and lard. OF the former, 2, 1S9,
GOO pounds were sent out today, while
a year ago the amount was 4, 4,222, 600,
or nearly twice as much. Only SOC, 600
pouns of lard were shipped, as against
3,29Q,000 on the corresponding day OF
1901.
The diminished demand in the
South is attributed directly, to the
high prices. Planters are unwilling to
pay eleven cents for meats on which to
feed cotton fields hads, when Oathey
formerly paid only six cents. A vege'
table diet is being substituted, with
corn meal as a principal food. Stocks
of meats there are large.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
HEAVY VERDICT AGAINST sEAD0ARD.
William E. Boyd Allowed $40, 900
Damages for Injuries Received
in an Unusual Way.

Columbia. Sept. 12.-The largest
verdict which has been gotten in the
State lately was rendered in Camden
Thursday. The suit was brought by
one William e. BOYD against the Sea-
board Air Line railway for $50, GOO on
account of injuries received.
Boyd, section foreman, was on a
handcar,, with several section, hands,
when box car loaded with 200 cross
ties, having gotten out of the control
of the men who were loading it, rush
ed down the track, overlook the hand.
car and killed two of the hands. Boyd
was manned, being used up.
He sued the road for $50, 600 actual
damages. and $40, 1000 punitive dam
ages. The jury brought in a verdict.
for s22. 900. Yesterday morning Mr.
Wm. H. Lyles and Capt. Wn. Shan.
non, representing the defendant CON-
pany, argued for either d new trial OF
a reduction of the verdict.
Judge Dantzler said he was conyinc-
ed that the verdict was excessive sand
reduced same to $4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
Ask Return of Church Loot.

San Francisco, Sept. Il.-At spe-
cial meeting of tue executive council
of the Catholic Truth Society it was
unanimously resolved to send a dis
patch to President Roosevelt regarding
ecclesiastical property and objects of
Catholic veneration discovered in the
United States army transport Ruford.
The dispatch requests an immedi-
ate, thorough investigation into the
original ownership and nature Of this
property and the manner in which it
came into the possession of the United
States army officers. If the,investiga-
ton shows that it is church loot it is
asked that it be Immediately returned
to its true owners and that the officers
in whose possession it was found be
summarily dealt with according to the
army regulations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
HESTER's COTTON STATEMENT.
Development in History of Crop
Since Sept. l---Compressions.

New Orleans, Sept. l2.-Secretary
Hester's weekly cotton statement today
shows that the amount brought into
sight for the week ending this date is
225, 488 bales, against 1O5, 855 for the
seven days ending Sept. l2 last year,
and 1887 year before last. This
makes the total amount for the l2 days
of the new season 36l, S02 against
III, 293 last year, and 199, 15s year be-
fore last.
The statement shows receipts at all
United States ports since Sept. l of
243, 668, against 95,o85 last year, ,ssand
112, 929 year before last; interior
stocks in excess Of Sept. /, 43, 666,
against 12,2S7 last year, and 80, 730
year before last; southern mill takings
10, 500, against 80, 400 last year, and
1894 year before last.
Foreign exports for the 12 days have
been 131, Al, against 92,8 ,829.
The total takings of American mills,
north and south and Canada thus far
for the season have been 102, 381
against 78, 69e last year.
Since the close of the commercial
year stocks at American ports and the
leading southern interior centres have
been increased l27, $50 bales against a
decrease for the same period last sea
son of 234 and are now le, 429 less
tAaa at this date last year.
3Including amounts left over in stocks
IL ports and interior towns from the
issst crop and the number of bales
brought into sight thus far for the
POW crop the supply to date is SIC, ,s76,
against $50, $50 for the same period
last wear
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
BRADsTREEI's TRADE REVIEW.
Opening Cotton Makes Better
Times in the South.

New York, Sept. 2.-Bradstreets
tomorrow will say: Taken as whole
fall trade is steadily expanding in
western merchants report unabated
activity, eastern jobbing is as active
as heretofore, and the south reports
more doing at nearly all centers.
Frost held off until the close of the
week, when scare was worked up.
Any deterioration now, however, can
only be as to quality, because the crop
seems secure as to quantity. Industry
is active, and except IN the eastern shoe
manufacturing trade, the hard coal
region and iron furnace work, the lat
ter. because ofsthe coke shortage, pres
ent outputs equal and ir most cases
exceed records. Despite the fact that
the new crops are only, moving in
small volume and the usual activity in
anthracite coal is absent, the pinch
of the car shortage is steadily grow
ing.
That the trouble is not entirely one
Of too few cars seems evident from the
heavy orders for locomotives given by
the leading lines. Scarcity of help is
noted in the south for picking cotton
and at the north in public works.
Wage advances are not entirely absent,
and there is talk of a general move
ment for better compensation on west
ern railroads. Collections are uniform
" satisfactory except at the south, but
even there improvement is noted at
various points, due to the increased
movement of cotton. Cotton goods are
frmer, as much because Of the steady
insistent demand as because of the
strength of the raw material, which
closes 1-16al-s below last week. A.
feature in keeping with the advancing
season is the high range of farm pro-
duce prices. Eggs are higher and but
ter is advancing on larger consumption
and reported manipulation by cold
storage interests.
Business failures number 1877 as
against 1872 last year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
new PRESIDENT
OF The S. C. COLLEGE.
The Hon. C. A. Woods, Of Marion,
Unanimously Chosen.
From The State, Sept. Is.

The board cf trustees Of the South
Carolina college met yesterday after
noon in the library for the purpose Of
electing president to-succeed DR.. E.
G.. Woodward. Much discussion was
INDUCED in, but after careful consio-
Grafton the board unanimously agreed
to tender the position to Mr.. Charles
A. Woods, prominent member Of the
interested in higher education. a spe-
cial committee consisting OF Gov. Nc
Sweeney, Col. John T. Sloan and
Superintendent Of Education John j.
McMahan was appointed to visit
Marion and extend the invitation to
Mr.. Woods.
Although great many applications
had beeen received by the board and
Mr.. Woods was not an applicant. even
by way of utterance, the selection was
made only after much meditation and
because Mr.. Woods was considered
the most desirable man for the posi-
tion. The only fear of the board was
that he might refuse the presidency,
and it is with this point in view that
the invitation committee will be sent
to Marion.
Mr.. Woods was born in Darlington
July 81, 1852, and is the son of Samuel
A. Woods and Martha z. Woods (nee
DuBose. He is from Scotch, Irish and
Huguenot ancestry. He married Sal
lie T. Wannamaker on December l6,
1884. He was graduated from Woford
college in 1872 and has practiced law
in Marion since 1873 with marked sue
cess. Mr.. Woods is now president of
the State Bar Association and has al
ways been interested in the cause Of
higher education. He is now a trustee
Of both Winthrop and Woford col-s
leges. For msny years he was presi
dent of a banking Institution.
The board heartily expressed its
thanks to Prof. Benz. Sloan, who has
been president pro tenn. The board
recorded its utmost confidence in Maj.
Sloan and regretted chat it was his
earnest desire to return to the ehair Of
mathematics as early as the presiden-
tial vacancy could be filed. 1t is
well known that it was only after
much persuasion both by the board
and his. colleagues that, Maj. Sloan
consented to act as president, and then
only with the understanding that
the board take steps to elect an execu-
tive officer as soon as possible.
In the event of Mr.. Woods accept
ance he will assume the chair at his
discretion, no time being set.
The board Of trustees carefully snVes-
tigated the management Of the stew
ards hall and made arrangements by
which the hall will be open in ample
time for the reception of all students
The purpose is to give the students the I
maximum value for what they pay and
every cent of what the students pay
will go back to them for the food and
its preparation. There will be 40 one
to make profit out of their board
money, no rent to pay, no lights or wa
ter to pay for and so the greatest value
is to be given the students. A COM
petent matron has been selected and
the management will be such as TO,
give entire satisfaction to the stldsnt
body and the college authorities. The
board viii meet again in the city on
the 23d inst. to make final arrange
ments for the opening Of the college
on the 24th. q
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
A Certain Cure for Dysent',y
and Diarrhoea.

ssSome years ago was one OF a party
that intended making long bicycle trip"
says Z. l.. Taylor, of New Albany, Bradford
County, Pa. I was taken suddenly with
diarrhoea, and was aboat to give up the
trip. when editor Ward, of the Laceyville
Messenger, suggested that l take dose of
Chamberlains Cole, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy. l purchased bottle and
took two doses. one before starting and one
on the route. made the trip successfully
and never felt any i'll effect. Again last
summer was almost completely run down
with an attack of dysentery. I bought a
bottle of thus same remedy and this time
one dose cured me-" Sold by DR.. A. j.
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
A Parsons Noble Act.

ssI want all the world to know writes
Rev. c. j. BudIong, of Ashaway, R. L.,
what Il thoroughly good and reliable
medicine l found in Electric Bitters. They
cured me of jaundice AID liver troubles
tnat had caused me great suffering for
many years. For a genuine. all-round cure
they excel anything ever saw" Electric
Bitters are the surprise of I'll for their
wonderful work in I;ves. Kidney. and
Stomach troubles. Don't fail 10 try them.
Only so cts. Satisfaction is guaranteed by
]. F. W. DeLorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
Frost in the Northwest.

Chicago, September 12.-The first
touch of the coming winter was felt
throughout the Northwest today: Re
ports from score or more of places to
the local weather bureau show that
frost was prevalent throughout
Nebraska, Northern Kansas, Wyoming,
North and South Dakota and Mime
sofa. Many points in Wisconsin also
were affected. The corn crop had a
narrow escape. The damage is esti-
mated to amount to about 10 per cent.
in Nebraska nd in other States 1T Will
not exceed 5 per cent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
LOOKS LIKE 1 CONSPIRACY.
Cabinet OiHcer Accused Of a seri-
eas Uffenee.

New YORK, September 1.-THE
Havana El Mnnde,'' the principal
newspaper organ OF the Cuban Nation
alist OF military party, headed by Gen
MaxssAo Gomez, In an editorial leader
gives publicity and great prominence
to recent Communication received
by the President OF Cuba by registered
mail, and under confidential cover,
from Secretary of War Elihu Root,
and s two other Representatives of
money kings Of the United States, y
who, upon behalf Of the National
League for the Promotion Of a Cont
mental ynion,s invite the Cuban Exc
cutiFe to cooperate with them with a
view to bringing Cuba into the Union
as State Of the coming great Cont
mental Republic, to inclnde Canda,
Mexico and several States Of Central
and South America and the West In
dies, Ii q single political confederation
for the common veal and mutual de-
fence of the interests OF the New
World, as the United States of Ameri-
ca. While purporting to be the propo-
siSien of an organization entirely
friendly to Cuba, the circular Yarns
CubaRs that, as matter of fact, they
must not expect too much from the
present Republican administration at
Washington, because, while Roosevelt
is their friend and sincere in his efforts
to induce Congress to grant reciprocal
trade relations with the island, he
cannot count upon approval by the
coming Congress.
The circular advises President Palma
to prepare his people for the Eprinci-
pal act of the play" by telling them
plainly that Cuba must become State
of the Union, admitted upon petition
of her own Congress and people.
Ell Munde' states that President
Palma is thoroughly indignant and in
consequence has not regarded the cir
cular as in any way confidential. =
The paper adds that President Palma
has replied to the distinguished men
whose names are signed to the COM
munication that Cuba, as a matter
of personal gratitude due the Rough
Rider hero of San Juan Hill, considers
it to be her duty to support his person
al propaganda only. Ell Munde, in
closing. subjects the Secretary Of War
to scathing criticism, as having join
ed with other trusts representa-
tives'' in sending out the imperialistic
circular mentioned without having
resigned from the Roosevelt Cabinet. "
News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
lRsHIp NEEDED ii PANAMA..
Wisconsin and Cincinnati Esarryillg
10 Colon. Situation Report
ed Serious.

Washington, Sept. 12.By noon to-
day the navy department had been adj
vised that the two Warships ordered TO
the scene OF fronbIe on the isthmus Of
Panama hadssailed for their destina-
ions. a Telegram vas received from
Rear Admiral Casey, commanding lthe
Pacific station, stating that the big
battleship Wisconsin, left Bremeston
today, and, after taking on coal at San
francisco. VIII resume her long voyage
down the Pacific coast. With the same
promp5ness which characterized his
hurrying to the scene of the terrible
disaster at Martinique, Commander
e. G. Mclean, with the Cincinnati!
had started for Colon within a few
hours after the recei pS of the navy de-
partnaenSss orders. eabled Secretary
Moody to that effect this morning.
As further Indication taat the yig-
orous efforts OF the navy department.
to relieve the situtien on. the isthmus
are none. too early, the following cable
gram was received from Commander
Potter Of the. Ranger, who, with a
small gunhoat, the Ranger, has for the
present the entire situation to look
after:
6 Panama {receiYedl cipher message
this morning Saying reyolutlonists
near railroad line. Situation serious
Transit across isthnans still open.
80 Signed Potter. =
InsGieN Of the reports that political
significance attaches 20 this latest dis
patch Of naval force TO the isthmus of
Panama. a statement was gained today
from a high and unq Questionable ofi-
cial source to the effect that she pro-
tecGion of American interests and the
enforcement of treaty guarantees are
the only two considerations involved
in the sending of additional warships
to Panama and Colon.
The department had decided not to
send the Panther with the battalion Of
marines to the isthmus unless Com
mander Mclean, upon the arrival Of
the Cincinnati at Colon, informs the
department that men are needed.
Rear Admiral Silas Casey, comman-
der-in-chief OF the Pacific ststion, will
20 down TO Panama aboard the Wis
consin and Ike personal command Of
the naval forces upon his arrival
there.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
Not Doomed for Life.

81 was treated fof three years by good
doctors,'' writes w. A. Greer, Mcconnell
vile, o., s'for Piles, and Fistula, but, when
all failed, Bucklen's Aruica Salve cured
me in two weeks Cures Burns, Bruises,
Cuts, Corns, Sores. Eruptions, Salt Rheum,
Piles or no pay 25c at j. F. W. DeLorme's
drup store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
Lingering Summer Colds.

Don't let cold run at this season. Sum-
mer colds are the hardest kind to cure and
if neglected may Enger along for months.
A long siege like this will pull down the
Strongest constitution. One Minute Cough
Cure will break up the attack at once. Safe,
sure, acts at once. Cures coughs, colds,
Group, bronchitis, all throat and lung
troubles. The children like it. j. S.
Hughson i Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
Fortune FaYors q Texan

Having distressing pains in head. back
and stomach. and being withou appetite.
began to use DR.. Kings New Life Pills.
writes W. P. Whitehead. of Kennedale.
Tex, ':and soon felt like new man. In
fallible in stomach and liver troubles.
Only 25c at j. F. W. DeLorme's druo store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17

DIR. Steiner observed in Java 8
method employed to induce sleep. 1t.
consists in COMPRISING the carotid
arteries. The operator sits on the
ground behind the patient, whose neck
he seizes with both hands. The index
and middle fingers are then push4d
forward into the carotids. whici. are
compressed toward the spine. The
method is absolutely harmless,
anaesthesia IS rapidly obtained and
the patient wakes promptly, With no
symptoms of nauseaa or malaise.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17

Col. W. y. Neal and family of this
place, will probably move to Spartan
burg some time in December. Col.
Neal makes this change in order to be
more central in his work, that OF
agent of large road machine manu-
featuring company-Easely Progress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17

Josh Weathafer, of Loogoo.ee, Is a poor
man, but he says he would not be withoGt
Chamberlain's Pain Balm if it cost five
dollars a bottle, for it saved MIN from be-
ing cripple. No external application is
equal to this iniment for stiff an dswoilen
Joints, contracted muscles, stiff neck,
sprains and rheumatic and muscular pains.
It has.also cured numerous cases Of partilsss
paralysis. 1t is for sale By DR.. A. ]. Ch;aa,.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17

For a bad taste in themouth take Cham
beriain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. For
sale by DR.. a. j. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
MILITARY DEPARTMENT.

Science teaches that the perfect man
must be developed physically, mentally
and morally and that each is dependent
upon the other. He who is weak in
body cannot attain, under similar cir
cumstances, the standard Of him who
is bodily strong. Realizing this fact,
and the counterfeit that the physical
development given by the military
exercises is the best all around bodily
culture, the military system is intro
duced in all of it's phases. The "set-
ting up'' exercises strengthen the boy,
causingthe development ola stout chest,
giving straight shoulders and an erect
and dignined bodily carriage; the drill
and bayonet exercises give suppleness
and activity in movement, invigorat-
ing the arm and leg muscles; and the
regulations in camp (barracks) teach
the boy obedience, cleanliness,
promptness and duty at all times and
under all circumstances. Hence, when
the military system is introduced into
the school, and made to conform to
the requirements OF the boy, placing
him upon his honor, with just enough
supervision from the Faculty to see
that he is in his place and about his
duty, the boy grows into the man in
whose life duty and honor are held as
sacred.
The physical development of the
cadets receives especial attention in
the attempt to cultivate a strong body
and to give dignity and grace of bear
ing. ALI cadets are under military
discipline, both in and out of bar
racks, SO that the Faculty can place,
each cadet, at all times, likewise
teaching him that "He who would
govern must first have been govern
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER II. 1902

ter Colors, China Painting, Study of
Form, Theory of Perspective, Study
in Light and Shade from the Cast and
from life
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
EXPENSE

The city of Sumter and Sumter
County should grant home Institutions
their patronage, and in every way aid
In advertising the advantages offered
by the colleges, by the city and by the
county. Let all who are public-spirit-
ed work for still greater success to
cone to their institutions. adv 1t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES.

This institution awards two Diplomas
with Degrees. Those who complete
the entire course prescribed in the
curriculum will be given full Diplo-
ma with the A. B. Degree.
A Diploma and Degree Of B. Il. will
be given to those who complete the
full course through the Junior year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17

will be as follows:
FACULTY.
Col. Clarence J. Owens, President !;
A. ~, Columbian University LII.
D., Arkansas College; English Ian
guage and Literature and Moral Sci
Maj. L. B. Steele, Commandant
3. S., South Carolina Military Acad-
envy; Mathematics.
Maj. William a. Buckner, A. NJ,
University Of Missouri; Science and
Ancient Languages.
Capt. Thos, II. Lindsey, Hollo-
ways Business College; B. o., Scots
bury Normal College; a. M, Hol-
brook Normal College; Commercial
Department and Oratory.
Capt. James NJ. Brailsford, Jr., A.
B., Orangeburg College; Principal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17

The Faculty for the coming session
will be as follows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-09-17

I.
This courses includes Drawing and
Painting, under the several divisions
of Freehand, Crayon, Object and
Antique Drawing, Sketching from Ma
ture, Pastel, Painting in Oil and Wa