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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
Southern Negro Farmers.
From the Southern Workman.

According to the last census 80, 900
negroes in the South now own farms
and $1,000 more are part owners. Of
all farms deriving their principal in
come from cotton, 49, l per cent are
cultivated by negroes, Of rice farms
37.3 per cent, of sugar farms 14.9 per
cent. In addition to growing cotton,
rice and sugar, the negroes of the
South are extensively engaged in grow
ing vegetables, fruits and tobacco and
in conducting small farms classed as
miscellaneous.
Farms belonging to negroes are
usually smaller than those of the
whites. They are much poorer, too,
in buildings, stock and general equip
ment. Their managers have not so
good training for business nor equal
ability with the whites in carrying on
the higher processes Of farming. So
their work is apt to be of the common
and simpler kinds. Thus, the average
value OF domestic animals for white
farmers is s603, while for negroes it is
only S135. In dairying white farmers
out-number the negroes ten to one.
White farmers have much larger
number of horses, while negroes more
often get along with one or two mules.
White farmers in the South own some
5000, 900 sheep, while the negroes
have only about $4,000 reason for
which is said to be the negroes fond
ness for dogs that will not allow the
sheep to live. White farmers raise
three times as much poultry per farm
as the negroes and twenty times as
many bees.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
Judge McIver Will Resign.

The neswpapers have had something
to say OF the probability of Judge
McIyer resigning the Office of Chief
Justice. Some Of them, notably the
Baptist Courier, seem to think that
Judge McIVer should hold on to his
commission even if the impairment OF
his health OF the inhrmities of age
should prevent their discharge of the
duties Of his efice.
In their sentimentality they would
do Judge McIver an injustice. The
Judge is high man and scorns to
continue in the Office which his syco-
plants would have him hold.
The facts, as we understand, are
Judge MeIyer is Is years OF age. He
is suffering from a disease which to-
tally units him for his Office. Con-
scieus of this fact he conferred with
his associates on the Bench, and pro-
posed to resign.
It happened that the docket was
smallnot more than tWe-thirds OF the
usual number Of cases-and his as
sociates kindly volunteered to do the
work. Later, his son, seeing that
there was no possibility of his fathers
recovery, wrote to the members Of the
Court expressing his fathers deter
mination to resign. They examined
the Law. and found that the Cover
nor had no authority to appoint a sue
cessor. They then recommended that
he hold his commission until the
meeting of the Legislature, when if
be choose to resign the resignation
could be sent to that body, who
alone has authority to appoint or elect
a successor.
From statement of facts it will be
seen that all whimpering about pre-
mature candidates is no more appro-
pirate than would be the same
maudlin talk of candidates for any
Office which is known will become va
cant at an early date. If Judge Nc
Iyer should live until the meeting of
the Legislature he will resign. The
vacancy is certain. So, wherein are
the gentlemen who may be competent
and willing to fill the Office to blame
for the mention of sheir names IN
connection with the Office? Except for
the possibility OF having a fayorite
of tbeir own for the place, we are
unable to assign a cause for the pre-
tended yirtuous indignation at the can
didacy OF any man to fill any Office.
1t occurs to us that any suggestion
that Judge McLver would hold COM
mission after he was unable to dis
charge the duties thereof is to make
an imputation against man who re-
presents all that is best and most
honorable in South Carolina. Any
slurs against the gentlemen whose
names have been suggested as his sue
cessor are gratuitous and without
warrant in facts. Could they elsewhere
have originated than in fool head
or malicious heart?-Abbeville Press
and Banner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
The weather Man's peraulsises.

The Weather Mans PeraaisiScs.
81 have just served sixteen subpenas
on Uncle Sans weather man." said Il
process server at the county court
house tie other day, and handed him
sixteen l.alf dollars to legaiiZe the CON-
msnd tat he appear TO give evidence
in that r.any cases and SIG to enforce
the direction that be bring the weather
records a:ons.
DO goa know. be is much il de-
,nand as . witness? There are hun
GreGs G.: cases. especially in tie acci-
cent and negligence actions in the city
court. liz which it IS necessary to prove
what Was the state OF the weather at
the tine O! the accident. anG obvious
Is the nan to give that information to
The jury is the observer of the local
weather station. for lie has the records
mad, 1T tie time to show irdisQutabiy
wi:p,,::.cr It was raining or whether the
sun vas shining.
Sometimes this Guty keeps the
,ve;;,i,.ei. man Oh the jump. have
i.ao..-a l..m to give testimony in six Or
e::-:l;; c;;sas in Il day ana to earn wit
ross fees far in excess Of MS salary.
presume these fees are his perqui-
sites. and know that the lump sum in
q year is a handsome amount"-New
Icrk Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
The Wrong Roll.

Immediately after wedding which
took place in Washington the best man
started for South Africa, where he re-
rained mere than q year. On his re-
turn, says a writer in Harper's Mag
azire, he was given a dinner and Wore
evening clothes for the first time since
the wedding.
In the midst of the evening, fun
bling in his waistcoat pocket, he as
tonished himself and his friends by
pulling out hundred dollar bill.
Where lad it come from? y sudden
thought flashed across his mind.
The next morning he went to the
Clergyman who had married his
friends.
30 you remember marrying Mr. Ar-
m:tage AID Miss Bently a&oat Il year
ago."
.oh, perfectly replied the Clergy
nan. u see them cons: andy It r:
church
We'll. Will you pardon n1e if ! So;
you delicate question il strict CO.:
f5epca. How much did you receive
as yoIl fee:'
u viii return frankness With !r;;.::.ll
ness re: urned the clergyman. s-zs!l:::.s
v:,:msieaily. 1T WIS TIE s.:';;s:2e,e:::;:
fee t::::at cvsr came ny way. Fer.
tie ce:2.::.or- tl,e best ;ss.:a::.. 9TH q pre-
ft:sca cs ;;i;..;;,:lss. slipped i:.to riy h;.;:>
!. small s!:ver Of Plug to;:a%eo wrapped
il i v;:.d cf paraain papai'..'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
Jumped on a Ten Penny Nail.

The little daughter of Mr.. ]. n. Powell
jumped on an inverted rake made of ten
penny nails and thrust one nail entirely
through her foot and second one half way
through Chamberlain's Pain Balm was
promptly applied and five minutes later the
pain had disappeared and no more suffering
was experienced. In three days tie child
was wearing her shoe as usual and with
absolutely no discomfort. Mr.. Powell is a
well known merchant of Forkland, Va.
Pain Balm is an antiseptic and heals such
injuries without n.aturation and in one
third the time required by the usual treat-
ment. For sale by A. j. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05

Southern congressman are being writ
ten to by constituents who desire in
formation about the silk worm indus
try. The Agricultural Department
at Washington has collected literature
on the subject and numerous persons
are interested in it. Many years ago
there was quite craze on the subject
at the north. Mulberry trees were set
out in large numbers but as far south
as New Jersey they were killed by
frost. The south is the proper place
for this industry, and we believe it
would prove a successful venture down
here. It is an industry that can very
we'll employ women and children. We
understand that the North Carolina
experiment station is giving somesat-
tention to tie matter, and estimates
that in $4,000 families the product of
four to five ounces of silk worms could
be cared for, without any hindrance
to other work As the United States
now manufactures and uses more silk
than any other country, it seems
right that some of it should be pro-
duced here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
ST. Iezebel in Original Form.
From the Baltimore Sun.


The famous st. Jezebel narrative is
one of the choice stories of present
Bishop of Baltimore. It was just after
the civil war and one Of the church
bodies was endeavoring to establish
colored churches with colored pastors
in the South. There was lack of
men qualified to be ordained. In this
emergency the churchmen decided to
ordain several coiored men who were
recognized e2horters among the colored
parishes and known to be men of piety.
Some slight preliminary examination
was deemed advisable, however, and
they were questioning candidate to
learn what qualifications he possessed
OF Moses he knew that be had led the
children of Israel through the wilder
ness, David had been a King who
played a harp, Paul wrote epistles,
but vagueness of detail accompanied
each.
In despair the examiners asked the
candidate to tell them something of
his own accord that he did know fully
and in detail He said he knew the
story of st. Jeza Belle and told it
somewhat as follows: st. Jeza Belle
she sat at an upper window of the
Palace of Samaria looking out, and
King Ahab he came riding along and
he mighty mad and he say, Throw
her doWn!'' and they threw her down.
And he say, Throw her down seven
times and they threw her down
seven times. And he say, 'sThrow her
down 70 times 7n' and it was done.
And the dogs came and licked her
sores, and of the remains they gather
ed twelve baskets full and whose wife
shall she be in the resurrection?
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
A Thanksgiving Dinner.

Heavy eating is usually the first cause of
indigestion. Repeated attacks iniame the
mucous membranes, lining the stomach, ex-
noses the nerves OF the stomach, producing
= swelling after eating, heartburn, head
ache. sour risings and finally catarrh of the
stomach. Kodol relieves the Inflammation,
r,rotects the nerves and cures the catarrh.
Kodol cares Indigestion, dyspepsia, all
stomach troubles by cleansing and sweet
ening the glands of the stomach. j. S.
Hughson Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05

Those truck farmers who have been
foresighted enough to save their egg
plants until now are very happy. This
delicious vegetable is now selling in
New York 81 crate. W. G.
Blount, who is one of the foresighted
ones is making a heavy shipment to-
day. He says that it has been some
trouble to save the plants, but he has
been able to sell few from time to
time on the local market at a profit
and now, he skins the cream off the
northern markets.-Florence Times.
The British Museum owns the larg-
est book in the world and the small
est. The largest is an atlas of the if
teenth century. It is seven feet high.
Between the generous leaves tall
mans head is hidden Its stout bind
ing and ponderous clasps make it seem
as substantial as the walls Of room.
The smallest is a tiny Bijou Al
manac," less than an inch square,
bound in dainty red morocco and easily
to be concealed in the finger of lady's
glove These two extremes Of the
printers art might we'll stand at the
beginning and the end of the amazing
thirty-seven miles of shelves filed
with books, which make upa part Of
the printed treasures of tie great
English library.
Whatever may be said about Dowies'
religion. everyone will have to admit
that it is probable to him. He now
owns s24, 600, 600 worth Of real estate.
Greenwood is rejoicing i n the compile
tion Of first class sewerage system at
SO. coo less that was the estimated
cost.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05

A revolt among negro voters in Hi
nois is threatened In the Cairo dis
trict candidate for the Legislature
has been nominated by the negroes.
At the Convention of Jackson County
negro Republican clubs, held at Car
bondale on Saturday, two committees
were appointed, one to wait upon the
legislative candidates and demand
from them a pledge that nagroes shall
receive some public recognition, and a
similar committee to wait upon the
county candidates with a like demand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05

His song was an inspired recitativc,
and ne seemed to improvise as he ran
his fingers ever the notes. and as tae
tide Of thought came over hin it was
poured forth in harmonious cadences
of exquisite variety. Had he been tied
to chair. with the added doom of a
niosr companion. he would have ex-
p!o&ed and gone off like a rocket or
bottle of sparkling cbampagne.-West-
misster Review.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
A Literal Offer.

The undersigned will give free sample
of Chamberlaiu's Stomach and Liver Tab
lets to any one wanting reliable remedy
for disorders of the stomach, bilicusne S
or constipation. This is new remedy
and a good one. DR.. 4. j. China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
When zIuare s:nS.

IN singing his own songs Moore 81
tered tie arrangement CT the airs AID
saas tie FIST part OF each verse twica
oys- 1t The beginning instead Of as q
ref. ii 1t Tie end. In that glorious
song of his, "Oh. the Light Intranc-
ing.w Ncore's own singing of it was a
nlatcllless treat. With head upraised,
he seemed almost to revel IN the fresh
morning light as he gazed on the
sight entrancing," and his eye spar
kled as files arrayed with helm and
blade" seemed to pass before him,
while deeper feeling awoke as the
passion Of the song came upon him.
His voice, cne Of infinite nodulation,
but of small compass, rose clear and
thrilling to it's highest pitch as he
sang:
Go ask yon despot whether
His armed bands could bring such
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
One Minute Couch Cure

Is the only harmless cough cure that
gives quick relief. Cures coughs, colds,
Group bronchitis, whooping cough, pneu-
monia, asthma, lagrippe and all throat,
chest and lang troubles. got soaked by
ram. says Gertrude e. tenner, Muncie, Ind,
and contracted q severe cold and cough. l
failed rapidly lost As lbs. Ny druggist
recommended One Minute Cough Cure.
Tie first bottle brought relief: several
cured me l am back to my cid weight,
l4S lbs. One Minute Cough Cure cuts the
phlegm, rflieves the cough at once, draws
out inflammation, cures Group. An ideal
remedy for children. j. S. Hughson & Co.
ID liz "a Dool,c ~ 0c+ncn Sc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05

Rudyard Kipling is probably the
first poet to have one OF his works
form an item in governments cable
bill. His "Our Lady of The SHOWS,
was. it is said, cabled at one shilling
a word from London to Ottawa at the
expense of the Canadian government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05

Rocky Mount, N. c., Oct. 30-This
morning at 7 30 o'clock Mr. j. ".
Philips, ex-chief of police, committed
suicide by pistol shot through the
brain. He left his home on Franklin
Street as usual without any inFimation
of his purpose. Before reaching his
place of business he stopped in one CT
the most prominent business streets
and, pressing the pistol to his temple,
emptied one chamber into the front
lobe of the brain, causing immediate
death
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05

saluda, October 3o.-The saluda
High School building, well arranged
two-story brick structure, was burned
to the ground at II o'clock last night.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05

Cut this cut and fake it to DR.. q. j.
China's drug store and get a free sam
pie of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets, the best physic. They cleanse
and invigorate the stomach. improve the
appetite and regulate the bowels. Regu-
lar size, 25c. per box. DR.. A. ]. China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05

L you are bilious and seeking adviser,
Take CeWitt's Little Early Risers,
Just before going to bed.
Ycu will find on the morrow,
You are rid of your soTrow-
That's all just enough said.
These famous pills do not gripe, bat
move the bowels gently and easily, cleans
ing the live Their tonic effect gives
strength to the glands. preventing return
OF the disorder. ]. S. Aughson i Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
TAX NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that the books
will be open for payment of taxes in my
Office ii the Ccurt House from Oct. 18TH
through December slst, 1902. The regu-
Tar levy fer State. county and constitu-
.ioral school taxes amounting TO eleven
and one-half mills, except the additional
levies for school purposes. noted below,
viz:
School District No. 1-2 mills.
School District No. p mills.
School District No. 50 mills.
School District No. 81 mill.
School District No. 12-2 mills.
School District Ne. i6-2 mills.
School District No. III mill.
School District No. 1S-2 mills.
School District No. 20-4 mills.
School District No. 22-4 mills.
School District No. 23-4 mills.
Fl. L. SCARBOROUGH,
Treasurer Sumter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05
And hearts as ours together.

Go ask yon despot whether
His armed bands could bring such
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-11-05

A story is told of Maryland priest
and his advice to penitent, which
perhaps ought not to get to the ears
of an austere Bishop, but which is
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-30
ONE HOG IS SOLD FOR $3.50.
Sale in South Dakota Indicates That
POrkers Are on the Rise.
SneciaI tn The GInhe

TYNDALL, S. D., April 29-Phil and
Con Dawson, of Endicott, Neb, held an
auction sale here last week of ffty-one
thoroughbred Poland China hogs. Brood
sows brought as nigh as $50, and one
young boar topped the sale at $3.50 The
buyer was o. A. Terpenning. The famous
Expansion" boar is the head of the
Dawson herd.
This sale well illustrates the fact that
the farmers in this section are improv-
ing their herds by getting in the best
blooded stock.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-30
TRIENNIAL MEETING
OF FORESTERS OPENS
First Days Session of the Supreme
Court Is Held Mt Los
Angeles.

LOS ANGELES, Cat, April 29-The
opening session of the trennial meeting
of the supreme court Of the. Independent
Order of Foresters was held today. The
triennial report of Dr. Oronhyetakha,
supreme chief ranger, advocated the cor
reetion of minor abuses and the institu-
ton of certain reforms in the administra-
ton.
1t had been reported that the supreme
court contemplates a re-rating of the old
members at the present session. but the
officials deny the statement. Supreme
Secretary j. NJ. McGilvray said in regard
to this question:
The supreme body has not, to the best
of my knowledge, considered or ever
thought of taking any action on the rates
established three and a half years ago,
which have proven satisfactory to ali
concerned, and the additional rate OF
about 30 per cent levied on new members
in no way interfered with the progress
of our society,"
In his report DR. Oronhyetakha called
attention to the fact that up to Jan
!, 1902, the supreme court had distribut-
ed in benefits to it's members and their
benefciarfeS more than 81, $50. Co., On
JAM l, 1902, the order had 1S1677 mem
bers, a gain over all losses of &C. 1872 mem
pers during the four years ending with
Dec. 81. 1901
Accumulated funds had increased Dec.
81, 1901, to $5,142, %. Since the last ses-
sion of the supreme court, Dec. 81, 1901,
there have been instituted 1873 subordi-
nate and companion courts.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-30
UNION IRON WORKERS
STAND BY SHAFFER
Convention Rat1fies His Recommen-
datiOns-WiH Doubtless Be
President Again.

WHEELING, w. Va, April 19.-It is
now practically certain that President
Theodore Shaffer IS the big man of the
Amalgamated association. Today the
convention, with few dissenting voices.
Endorsed in toto his annual report IFhe
committee on presidents and other Off
GERS reports, reported favorably on the
statements entrusted to it. and their
recommendations We're ratified by the
convention. The most important of the
reports was that of Mr.. Shaffer In
many respects il was the most interesting
document ever issued by an Amalgama>
ted president. 1t gave a history of the
strike and mis- explanation of every one
of his many acts which aroused criticism
during the momentous struggle. The
president based his hopes upon his re-
port, and it proved that he judged wisely.
The action of the convention is a vim
dication of his entire course. 1t is not
likely now that there will be much oppo-
sition to Mr.. Shaffer's reelection.
The Associated Press can state authori-
tatiVely that Assistant Secretary NJ F..
fighe will not be candidate for the
presidency
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-30
BLENKE WANTS HEAVY DAMAGES.
FreepOrt Man Sues Great Northern
for $4,000 for Injuries.

n ST. CLOUD Mimi. April 29.-Henry
Blenke has started an action against the
Great Northern Railway company for
damages in the sum of $40, 425 for per-
sonal injuries sustained on March 10,
this year.
On that date Mr.. BIenke, a prominent
merchant at Freeport, took passage from
Sank Center to his home at Freeport, on
the early morning passenger train, reach
ing the latter place between and 4
o'clock in the morning. His complaint
states that the Vestibules on a number
of the coaches were locked and that he
was required to go forward almost the
full length of the train before he found
a door that was unlocked In order to
elight.
Just as he reached the stems of the car
the train started and Mr.. Blenke stepped
down onto what he supposed was the
platform of the Freeport depot which
was unlighted and in dense darkness.
Instead of alighting on the platform ne
fell three of four feet and was thrown
violently against the post used for u
mail crane. His shoulder was diSlocated
and he was otherwise bruised, his in
Juries being severe enough to render him
unconscious for a considerable time. He
believes that he will in degree be per-
manently injured, and asks for dam
ages in the sum of $4,000. In addition,
for doctors fees, loss of time and for
nursing, he asks the sum of $425.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-04-30
May Be Pardoned by Kinr
VENEZUELAN REBELS
EXCEEDINGLY ACTIVE
They Capture Many Government
Troops and Kill Gen.
CASTILLO.

TRINIDAD, B. W. l., April 2e.-The
news of the descent of the government
troops near San Antonio last Tuesday is
now confirmed 1t now appears the en-
gagement proved a disaster for the gov
eminent. The death of the government
gt~reral, CASTILLO, is also confirmed
Gen. Escallante, the second in COM
mand of the Venezuelan army, vino was
reported missing after Tuesdays fight,
has ben made prisoner by the insurgents.
He was one Of Castro's most faithl1i of
ficers, and was formerly governor OF
Caracas He came from Castro's native
state Los Andes.
Gen. Landatte and his entire staff were
taken prisoners by the insurgents, ara
the Venezuelan forces also lost their
ammunition and artillery to the in
surgents.
Barcelona, in the state of Bermudez.
where Gen. Velutfni, the minister of the
interior, was stationed, was menaced by
insurgents yesterday.
The Venezuelan government is said to
be in ignorance of the whereabouts of
the insurgent general Monegas.