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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05
PROF. sPILLMAN's VISIT.
Congressman Lever Writes Concerning
the Importance of This Investigation.

Washington, D. c., March. 8, 1902.
Mr.. Editor: desire space in your
paper to call attention to matter OF
great Importance to the farmers OF
your county.
Prof. W. j. Spillman, of the U. S.
Agricultural Department, will address
the farmers of the county in the Court
House on the 18th day of March, in &C
cordance with arrangements heretofore
made. He wishes to meet the pro
gressive farmers of the County-those
Who are willing to cooperate, with
the government in conducting certain
experiments with grasses and forage
plants. The end and aim Of the visit
IS to find a perennial suitable to our
climate. We now have valuable forage
crops, but they require too much
planting.
on grasses and forage crops, ne Will
give out number of seed of all kind,
adartible to Southern soils and eli
mate, to those who will engage to give
them careful test and report the
result of the experiment. To these he
will give thorough instructions as to
planting, cultivating and harvesting,
furnishing them with very valuable
literaure, the work of able experts.
Prof. Spillman is a very able and
earnest gentleman and, am sure, his
visit to the county will be OF immense
valre to the farmers. The govern
ment is ready to help US if we show
our willingness to be helped by the
support and interest shown by US IN
these meetings called for our especial
benefit. The government has gone to
the expense of getting large quantity
of grass seed, velvet beans, Florida
beggar weeds, Alfalfa and choice
varieties of peas, also a large number
Of valuable bulletins for distribution
at these meetings. 1t has also sent
it's most efficient expert along these
lines to address our people, and l
do most sincerely trust that they Will
evidence their appreciation and inter-
est by giving large attendance:
Every progressive farmer IN the
county, who has learned the sad and
disastrous lesson of one croplsm, or
who is at all interested in diversified
farming, should lend his active support
to Prof. Spillman. 1t is great op-
portunity for the farmer, this being
the first attempt in this direction ever
made in the State. a day spent in at
tendance upon this occasion will be
proftably used. The Department
stands willing to aid US if we will meet
it on hallway ground. From reports
received from different representative
men of your county, | anticipate a
large attendance will meet Prof. Spill.
man, ready to join him in the work OF
finding new forage crops and improv-
80 Very respectfully,
A. +. Lever.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05
Wears McKinley's Boots and
RooseveIt's Trousers.

Charles Reeder is Mrs. RooseVelt's
footman. He is also a general utility
man around the domestic part Of the
White House. He was originallyAa
body servant for the late President
Mckinley when the latter was mem
ber Of the house Of representatives,.
When Mr.. Mckinley came to Wash
;ngton as President, Reeder was ap-
pointed footman and dining room ser
want in the White House. That. posi-
ton he now holds under the Roosevelt
administration Reeder is bright, ac-
tive man, and is the envy of his color
ed associates because of his position.
A few days ago he was expatiating
upon the advancement made by the
colored race during the last few years.
"Why," said he, 81 walks in the
boots of Mckinley and I wears the
pants of President Roosevelt. !"
Later Reeder explained that just be-
fore Mr.. Mckinley died the President
gave him pair of his discarded
boots, and afterward President Roose-
velt bestowed upon him pair of Sec
ond-hand trousers. New York Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

Some time ago Prof. Dolbear made
the statement that he had invented
wireless tslegrsphy, and that Mr..
Marconi was Infringing on his patents.
Now we hear that Prof. E. S. Wig
gins Of Ottawa, Ont, claims that the
Italian inventor has stolen his ideas.
He says that he announced in a Brook
lyr newspaper in 1884, that the world
Is enveloped IN electricity, and he
planned to use this current Of electric
isv, which, be says was east and west
to telegraph around the world, using
the summit of the Rockies as sender
station. The professor says: Mr..
Marccni does not even know this,
for be says be does not know how his
messages are sent. You see, l built
the railway, and Marconi put on his
engine without my leave, and then
apologizes in saying he thought il
travelled through the air. He must
not be surprised if l ask him to pay at
least for the right-of-way.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05
Funston on FilIpinos.

New York March Brig. Gen.
Funston, who is in this city en- route
to Washington where he goes to learn
if he is to return to the Philippines
when his furlough expires in April,
had talk tonight with Herald re-
porter and will be quoted tomorrow as
saying:
"There has been no fighting in any
of the Philippine provinces for nearly
six months 1t has been said that |
have opposed the reduction of our
forces in the east. That is mistake.
In my opinion, one half of our troops
might be brought home now and at
the end of year one half of those re-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

Darlington, March THE early
srain from Bennettsville struck a
hand car at Black Creek this morn
inc. The two front wheels of the
engine were thrown from the rails,
raining on the crossties. The engine
broke into the track just as it left the
trestle on this side and was stopped.
IT vas put back on the track and came
on to Darlington. No one was hurt.
ct was narrow escape.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05
New Rebellion in China.

Hong Kong, March 4.-The rebel.
lion in Kwangsi province is spread,
ing rapidly. Signs Of unrest ars
already apparent at Kwe Lin and Nan
King, the newly opened river treaty
ports.
The Canton viceroy has dispatched
troops to the scene of the disturb.
ances and has stationed over 1000 mer
at Kwe Lin and Nan King for use II
case of eventualities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

At the last annual meeting OF the
Association of Military Surgeons Of
the United States Major John Van R.
Hoff, in the course of his speech ac-
cepting the presidency Of the Associa-
tion, told the following story: "a lady
was passing through the wards OF en-
overcrowded military hospital when
she suddenly encountered two men saw
ing and hammering on some boards.
She looked at them in some surprise
and wonderingly asked What are you
doing there, my mens' They looked
up at her and one of them said: What
are we doing? Why, we are making
coffin; that's what we are doing a
cofine' she asked. For whom are
you making cofdn?' For that fellow
over there in that bed. Don't you
see him?' The lady looked in the
direction indicated and saw man ap.
parently in good condition and watch
ing the operation with great interest.
Why, that man is not dead, and,
indeed, he does not look as if he were
going to die. Can't you postpone this
work?' No, the men said, we can't
postpone it. The doctor told US te
make the coffin and he knows what he
gave him. Chicago News.
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naming might be returned.

naming mlgnJ pe IeIuln0o'
cat the same time, too much lati-
tude should not he given to the natives
of the Philippines. They are not
ready for self government, and they
belong to that class of people who look
unon kindness as a show OF weakness.
If we are to maintain peace in the
islands we must deal fairly, but some
what sternly with most of the natives
for good many years. They have
been so long accustomed to the Span
ish methods of treachery that it will
be long before they will accept our
promises as we mean them
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

London, March At is announced
in a special dispatch from Madrid that
number of the strikers arrested for
participation in the recent riots at
Barcelona were shot at Fort Mon
juich this morning. Papers seized at
the houses of Anarchists in Barcelona
indicate that widespread plot exist
Cd
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

London, March "A dispatch from
Harrismith, Orange River > Colony,
saws that Boer prisoners report that
Gen. DE Wet was shot in the arm
daring the recent attempt to break
through the bIockhouse line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

Tillnan protests against the Sen.
ate,s denying the sovereign State OF
Santh Carolina representation. The
sovereign State of South Carolina'
hovsver, can easily insure herself REP
resansation in the Senate By sending
90 that body men who are worthy to
renresent her.-Louisville Courier
Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

Melbourne, Victoria, March "A
single case of the plague has been re-
ported here. 1t was traced to steam
er from Sydney, N. S. w. There have
been forty-six plague cases at Sydney
since the outbreak there, of which
fourteen have proved fatal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

Washington, March 4.-The house
bill for the repeal of the war revenue
bill and providing for the removal OF
the duty on tea received it's first con
sideratiou at the hands Of the commit
sse on finance in the senate today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

Charlotte, N. c., March 4.-Yarn
men from six Southern States, repre-
senting 225, 600 spindles, met here to-
day and decided to advance prices one
cent on all numbers of yarns. They
say that the present conditions of the
market justify this action.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

me chaflegson Post has started a
subscription TO present Maj. jenkins
With sword, and We feel confident
that the city Of Charleston will hand
sameiy respond, and that after all, our
Gallant fighter viii be the proud
: r,ssessor of souvenir that came from
the heart of the people and not from
political patronage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

MAJ. Micah jenkins has taken the
wind completely out of jim Tillman's
sails. By declining to receive the
sword purchased for him through the
efforts OF jim Tillman he has retained
the respect of South Carolinians who
respect themselves and their State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05
And save your he eaEtla.
SOUTHERN RY. SCHEDULE.

Trains leave Sumter, S C. for King
vile, etc, daily except Sunday, No 80, s 40
am No 50, 10 20 am No 81, 8 80 pm.
Trains arrive Sumter from Kingyille,
etc, daily except Sunday, No 81, 9 10 am ;
No SO, II 45 am No IS, 5 90 pm.
Close connection at Kingville for CO.
lumbia and Charleston and intermediate
points, trains carrying through sleepers
Kingville to New York, via Columbia,
Charlotte, etc, Kingville to St Louis, via
AsheYille, Knoxville and Louisville.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

What will the gallant jim Tillman.
ate Colonel First Regiment, s. =.
Y Infantry and Lieutenant Governor
Of South Carolina do with the Jen-
kins swords
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

Col. John J. Dargan will deliver a
lecture on South Carolina history IN
she, Opera House tomorrow evening,
and we cannot too strongly urge the
people of Sumter to forego all other
engagements and attend the lecture.
Not to hear Col. Dargan will be a
decided loss to anyone who IS at all
interested in local history, for his
lecture is replete with facts, incidents
and anecdotes that he has, ecollated by
original research, and his knowledge OF
the subject should be as widely dis
seminated as possible. The subject
matter IS OF itself interesting, but
when presented by Col. Dargan it has
the added interest that only intense
aarnestness aud eloquence can give.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

FOR SALE-A limited quantity of
King Cotton Seed. Apply to W. B. Boyle
Oct 9-tf
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

What next, the people Of the State
are anxiousIy awaiting to see what
oar dramatic Senators will do. With
.she Tfilmans silenced for while and
aeLaurin not recovered from his
rebuke, we viii at least be assured OF
"a rest Of these high officials for a
while.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

The State has at last recognized the
excellence of, the Charleston Ezposi-
ton and the daily letter of Col. James
Hoyt, Jr., is read with the greatest
interest IN this section.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-03-05

We are glad to see in today's New
York telegraphic news that Senator
Tillman has promptly and conclusive
II denied the sensational report that
be had advised in the strongest terms
40 ainst President Rooseyelts' visiting
Charleston. He shows in his denial
that the report had not the semblance
Of foundation, and was a slander on
him and South Carolina of which some
sensational reporter was responsible.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11
The Art OF Saying No.

was sitting with friend once, says
a mother who writes In the Christian
at Work, when her twelve year old
boy sprang into the room eager and
impetuous. Mother he shouted,
"can | 90 out swimming this afternoon
All the fellows are going
The mother quietly shook her head.
"I'm sorry" said she, "but you cannot
go" The boy did not see me in his
absorption and he Strengthened himself
defiantly, 81 will CO." said he.
Instantly look OF reproof and com
mand came into his mothers face and
she silently looked In the eyes.
He softened at once. 81 want TO go
awfully," he said.
II know it," she answered gently,
but your father has decided that you
are not good enough swimmer to go
into the water without him and he
cannot go with you this afternoon.
Here is Mrs. B." his mother added,
"cannot you 60 and speak with her|'
be gathered himself together ana
came and shook hands with me politely
but all his bright eager looks had van
ished. He was plainly bitterly disap-
pointed. He went and sat down on the
piazza for some time in silence, finally
he came in again.
Mother" said he, al don't believe
Harry Hotchkiss can go swimming
either. II can get him may we go
over to Pelham Woods togethery
30 yes" answered hfs mother cor
daily, land there are fresh cookies in
the cookie jar. You may take some
for both of you"
Toms face grew brighter, he made
plunge for his mother and gave her
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11

a hug which tousled her hair and
crushed her neck ruffie entirely
much easier for them when they are
refused kindly. The spirit OF combat
iyeness is not aroused and all they have
to do is TO bear the disappointment
whatever IL may be, which alone Is
hard enough for their eager little
hearts TO endure. But II they love and
trust you and you give them as much
sympathy over their trouble as you
would for cut finger, for instance,
you will be surprised at the brave way
In which they will resign forbidden
pleasure.
at Is easy TO mind Aunt Margaret, !"
heard little girl Of twelve say not
long ago. "She says No just as pleas
antly as she says Yes.
Is it not worth while for busy pre-
occupied mothers TO thus make it "easy
to mind" them, as far as possible.
Mother" said he, 81 just love you. 4"
$50 do | you, Tom" she answered
quickly. And then Master Tom dash
ed out of the room.
/ have since watched other mothers
to see what their methods Of refusal
were.
"No, you cannot"
"No, and don't you ask me again"
'No and stop teasing"
mo- and do go away somewhere.
mo, and when | say no, mean no +"
These forms OF refusal were common
in number of families heard them
repeatedly, always spoken in an irri-
tated tone, and | heard one mother
say, mo and il you ask me again I'll
whip you" How could | show that
mother that she was mistaken? | am
sure that children can be taught that
1t is just as necessary to obey a pleas
ant mo" as a cross one, and it is so
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11
SUBSCRIPTION LAWS
Several Compiled from Decisions Rem
dered by United States Courts.

Many readers have from time to
time requested Information concern
ing newspaper subscription laws.
Seven have been compiled from de
cisions of the United States Court,
and embody points that bother many
newspaper publishers. The seven
are:
/. Subscribers who do not give
express notice to the contrary are
considered as wishing to renew their
subscriptions.
2. II subscribers. order the discon-
tinuance of their periolicals the pub
fishers may continue to send them
until all arrearages are paid.
3. II subscribers neglect or refuse
to take their periodicals from the
post Office to which they are directed
they are responsible until they have
settled their bills and ordered them
discontinued.
4. If subscribers move to other
places without informing the pub
Usher, and the papers are sent to
the former address they are held re-
sponsible.
5. The courts have decided that re-
fusing to take periodicals from the
office or removing and having them
uncalled for is prima facie evidence
intentional fraud.
6. If subscribers pay in advance
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they are bound TO give notice at the
end of the time If they do not wish
TO cotinue taking il, otherwise the
publisher is authorized to send it and
the subscriber be responsible until
an express notice, with payment of
all arrearages, is sent to publisher.
Z. The latest postal laws are such
that newspaper publishers can ar
rest anyone for fraud who takes a
paper and refuses TO pay for it.
Under the law the man who allowed
his subscription to run along for
some time unpaid and then orders it
discontinued, or orders the postmast-
er to mark it refused and have a
postal card sent notifying the pub
fishers, leaves himself liable TO ar
rest and fine, the same as for theft.
1t will be seen that many disputed
points are disposed OF 10y these decis-
ions, which are considered only Just.
IL a subscriber doesn't want to renew
his subscription let him notify the
publisher. The second decision given
here will be surprise to some pub
fishers, who believe they must stop a
delinquent subscribers paper if or
dered to. The delinquent must pay
up if he desires to discontinue his
subscription, Otherwise be is held
responsible for as long as the paper
is being sent to him, whether he
takes it from the postoffice or not
Newspaperdom.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11
A Cold wave.

The forecast OF sudden changes in
the weather serves notice that a hoarse
voice and heavy cough may INVADE
the sanctity OF health in your own home
Cautious people have bottle OF One
Minute Cough Cure always at hand r
II. Wise, Madison, Ga, writes. 81 am
Indebted TO One Minute Cough Cure
for my present good health, and prob
ably my life. IL cures coughs, colds,
lagrippe, bronchitis. pneumonia and
All throat and lung troubles One Min
ute Cough Cure cuts the phlegm, draws
out the Inflammation. heals and soothes
the mucous membranes and strength
ems the lungs. w. I. Benedict
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11
GENERAL MARKETS.
Tuesday, Dec. 9.


DETROIT-Wheat No. 2 white,
72c No. 2 red, 79c; Dec, 79c; May,
1910. Corn-No, 8 mixed, Ace; No. 3
yellow, soc. Oats-No white, 95Ac;
No. 4 white, 33Ac Rye-No. 2, SIC.
Beans-Dec., 1929; May $2.SS. Glover
Spot, $685.; Jan, S665.
CHICAGo.-Wheat Dec. 72%c;
May, 757sc. Corn-Dec, 55c; May,
43%c. Oats-Dee.. 3l%c; May, 5Sc.
Pork-Jan., $685. May 1882. Lard
jan, $9.77; May SSH Timothy
Jan, 1920.
Live Stock Markets.
DETROIT-Cattle Good to choice
butcher steers, 900 to 200 ID, s4.25
64.S5; light to good butcher steers
and heifers, 700 to 900 Id, $3.25@4;
mixed butchers and fat cows, s3@3.75;
common to fair butchers bulls, 800
$50. Veal calves-S507.5O; mich
cows and springers, tops, s4S. Sheep
and lambs-Best lambs. $4.90@4.95;
light to good and good mixed lots. 80
6425; fair TO good butchers sheep,
$275@3: culls and common, $1,000
$50 Hogs-I.ight 10 good butchers,
500; pigs and light Yorkers, $3.50
66; rough, $5.60@5.1s.
CHICAGO.-Cattle Good to prime
steers, $5.75m7. poor 10 medium, 500
$50; calves. $3G675 Hogs--Mixed
and butchers, $500 CPS; good ia
choice heavy, $6.256650; light, $5.65
66.05. Sheep-Good to choice weth
ers, $4,000; fair to choice mixed
$2.5Od3.5O; native lambs, $350@5.25
EAST BUFFALO.-Cattle: Shipping
steers, S5@5.30; butchers steers, s4.2t
/ as, veals, tops. SS.25d8.50. Hogs q
Heavy. s6.3ca645; mixed. s620@6.30
Sheep and lambs-TOp lambs. $500
$685. culls to good $42505.4O; sheep
top mixed, $350Q375. culls TO good
s17563.35.
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peat Man Killed bv#, rraln.

Flint. Mich, Dec. -Eber Thomas,
def and dumb man a years old,
was Instantly killed while walking on
tho tracks near Fenion. lie had been
visiting a sister. and had started on
his return to Holly when he was
suck He leaves brother and four
sisters.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11
DEACH FARM FOR SALF-ls5O trees.

DEACH FARM FOR SALE-lS5O trees, If
which $50 are 5year olds, and a good
crop Of peaches now on the trexs. The vari-
ETY. OF the peaches are, $50 Elberias, 100
Chilies, 100 Barnards, 100 Smocks, 80 New
Prolific, 100 Early Mchigans. The farm
contains 40 acres OF land, acres timber.
The farm will pay for itself in four years from
the peach crop alone. This is no fake, but a
good opportunity for profitable investment.
Enquire Chas. Brown, Real Estate, Bedding
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11
A HELPING HAND
Is Gladly Extended by a
Belding Citizen.

There are many enthusiastic citizens
Ia Bedding all prepared TO tell their
experience for the public good. Testi-
mony from such source is the best
OF violence, and will prove "helping
hand'' TO scores OF readers. Read the
following statement:
Vet Hiram MINER, OF North Bridge St says:
when in the army first felt the effects OF
kidney trouble. A lot of US taken prisoners in
Tennessee vera placed in cars and compelled
to stand.for twenty-four hours. Directly after
this felt dull heavy bearing down pains across
my back and weight over each kidney, have
had attacks OF and on ever since. After being
in a stopped position for a short time IL was on.
lv tn great dinculty could get Strengthened
up again was suffering quite badly with my
back last spring when my son in law advised
me o try Doan's Kidney pills saying they were
the only thing he:could get to help him. / went
directly over TO Connell Bros drug store, pro
cured "A box, took them as directed and they
did all that was claimed for them. They stop
ped the attack in "a comparatively short time.
Should / ever have another know now what
to do
For sale by all Dealers. Price 80 cents.
FOSTER-MILBURN CO.,
BUFFALO, N. ",
Sole Agents for the United States.
po,nor,,nar tho paua Doan,s take N n suhs' itute
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11
MUSIC TEACHING.

MISS CORA H0PPOUGH - Teacher OF
vi piano and harmony. Date for Beldng,
all day Thursday and Friday forenoon Of
each week studio at W. /. Bcnedict's resi-
dence Bridge street. 2l-3
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11

Don't be imposed upon by taking
substitutes offered for Foley's Honey
and Tar. Sold by w. |. Benedict.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11
LOST AND FOUND.
MISCELLANEOUS.

I 0S IA bunch of three keys Finder will
IL please leave at Banner office or Ireland's
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1902-12-11
FoR SALE.

DARN FOR SALE--The farm known as the
Loveland farm. Practically new house,
large barn. LAB acres of land, besides / | city
lots plated. Ii being within the city limits,
affords excellent schooling facilities. 1t is
within 80 minutes haul of a good market for
all farm products. Price OF farm, $500 90.
Inquire of Chas Brown, real estate agent,
Beldlng, Mich.