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The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-25
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York, May 24.-The only feature
of Importance in to-days stock mar
ket was the buying of Canadian Pa
cific, which has been in evidence for
several days past and which was halted
by the Presidents statement that the
general prosperity of the company was
all he knew of to account for it. The
price reached a record figure to-day at
1888.
This movement helped to keep the
general market steady. There were
a number of special movements in less
important stocks, but the list, as a
whole, was inert, and closed at small
net changes either way. The hopeful
views of the peace outlook in South
Africa did not alter this state of af-
fairs nor did the bank statement.
There is disposition to await definite
results in South Africa and a feeling
that there might be a hitch that would
again delay the decision. The outcome
of the coal strike is also awaited. The
report that the. control of Louisville
and Nashville and in consequence the
Chicago, indianapolis and Louisville
absorption project are, in a measure,
contingent and dependent on holdings
under options was somewhat disturb
ing in the possibility suggested of
complications. The weather map was
poets, although showers in the North
west are not desired at this time The
bank statement showed an encourage
ing recuperation of reserves, but
neither the increase in cash nor the
reduction in loans was fully up to the
expectations formed by the Street. The
effect on the market, therefore, was
scarcely perceptible.
Business in bonds has not been large,
but prices are well sustained. United
States new As declined l; the old As, Is;
the Is, %, and the IS and IS. a per
cent. below the closing of last week
Total sales of stocks to-day 227, 900
shares, including Canadian Pacific, 49,
200; st. Paul, $500; Southern Railway,
1900; Southern Pacific, 400; Union
Pacific, 5000; Amalgamated Copper, T.
S0O American Smelling, 1900; Brook
Ign Transit, 1890; Colorado Fuel, g.
500; Tennessee Coal, 5000; United
States Steel, $500.
New York stock and bond Last.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-25
Southern
Railway.

Trains arrive and depart Savannah
on Goth meridian time-one hour slower
than city time.
Schedule Effective May 25 1902.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-25

continued on Fourteenth Page.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
Jim Tillman was "Tired. "

jim Tillman and some friends took
a street car ride in Charleston, the
other night. The Charleston Post
thus tells the story:
"This is Chicory Park, the damned
est longest ride that I ever got for my
money This IS the way that Jim
Tillman, the parliamentarian, deliver
ed himself when the car reached the
station at Chicora Park about 10
o'clock last night. He was accompan-
led by four frienos. They all repeated
the remark of TiIlman in turn. They
were all probably candidates for Offices
or coat-tail swingers, and they wanted
to be in accord with their chieftain.
One of the party suggested shat Sleep
ing cars ought to be put on the run,
which seemed to find ready acceptance
among the statesmen. There is no
question of the fact that a sleep would
have proven good thing for the en-
tire party, they needed it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
He Knew Jim TilIman.

A good many amusing stories have
been told at jim Tillman's expense,
but none, whether founded on fact or
pure fiction, take precedence over an
incident that occurred when he was
attending the campaign meeting last
Tuesday. jim was shaking hands
with a small knot of men who claim
ed to be his friend and supporters,
and as such gatherings were few
and far between in Sumter that day,
he was giving the boys a great Jolly.
While thus engaged a man with a local
celebrity as a boozologist meandered
along and he was pretty well loaded
One of Jim's friends and admirers,
thinking the subject a good one and
the time opportune, undertook to make
another friend for Jim. He caught
the boozologist BY the arm and steer
ed him up to Jim, saying at the same
tine, Mr.. let me make you
acquainted with Gov. Tillnan.''
That's all right said Mr.. Booz-
,ologist. g know Gov'ner Tillman an
he knows me all right
eyes, indeed p replied jim. Il
'lknow you, your face. is perfectly ia
miliar, but can't recall your name.
However, am glad to see you again. y
Yes, that's so,n said Mr.. Boozol-
ogistt, g. / knew you would know me. =
"Ch, yes, saidS jim, didn't |
meet you when | was il Sumter two
years ago?''
MOI. said Mr.. Boozologisv, No
you didn't Go no such damn thing.
You know well enough you saw me
every day when you came to Kelley
in Columbia to get a dope, and you
know it didn't do you a damn bit
more good than it did me.
ssGood evening"" said jim to his
little crowd of imirers. 81 must be
going-have an important engage
ment.''
..I told you he knew me and I knew
him. said Mr.. Boozologist. HE
knows me all right, better'n he does
you.;'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
a Fine Resort.

Mr. H. S. Simpson, one of the pro-
prietoss Of the Glenn Springs hotel, was
IN the city Thursday. he is travelling
an she Interest of the springs, which
grow more popular each year, there
being steadily increasing demand
for the water in all sections of the
South. Mr. Simpson reports thas the
hotel at the springs is already filing
up With guests and the season promises
80 be She most successful in the his
tory of the Springs During the win
Der extensive improvements have been
zaade in the hotel. The interior has
had thorough overhauling and the
entire house repainted. Electric
lights have been put in and the hotel
is brilliantly lighted from top to bot
tom. The dining room is kept de-
Eghsfully cool by electric fans, and at
the request of any guest fans will be
put in the bedrooms.
Mr. Simpson is not frequent visit
or 50 Sumter, but counts his friends
here by the score, for all who have
visited Glenn Springs for health OF
cieasare kaow him well and are in
dea5ed to him for many thoughtful at
feations that contributed to the pleas
are aud comfort OF their stay at
Glenns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
KING lHHAlRIl STRICKEN
WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS
The Coronation, in Consequence
IS Indefinitely Postponed.
SURGICAL OPERATOR NEcEssARY
ii Afforded Temporary Relief, But Ills
Majesty is Sill in a Very Critical
Cendition-The Nation Paraiyzed.

London, June 25.-With dramatic
suddenness, King Edward has been
stricken down upon the eve OF has
coronation. He now lies in critical
state at Buckingham palace.
The Earl Marshal las promulgated
the follwing decree: Il have to an
nounce that the solemnity of the coro-
nation of their maiesties, King Ed
ward VII and Queen Alexandra, is
postponed from the 18th to a date
hereafter to be determined. =
3 The best informed opinion places
the coronation in about three months
time; provided King Edward progresses
well in the meantime:
Preparations for The festivities have
come to complete standstill and the
elaborate decorations are being taken
down. .Indescribable CONSERVATION
preFails throughout the country.
Z The kings doctors believe that his
majesty would have been dead before
now except for the operation. His
condition became SO alarming last
night t5his5 al. one tine st vas feared
death might ensue before the sur
geon's knife could afford him relief.
Intense swelling Of the eStremities,
accompaied by alarming symptoms OF
modification, constituted the enaer-
gency which demanded an immediate
operation.
If last nights progress IS naintaied
be Will probably tide over the effects
Of his severe operation, which has
successfully relieved the local trouble.
Bot should any complication occur,
such as septic peritonitis poisoning, it
is feared his, mejesty's present
and nervous condition would
prove unequal to che stain involved.
At twenty minutes past o'clock
this morning the officer OF the guard
at Buckingham palace informed rep
resentative of the Associated Press
that there was no new development in
the kings condition.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
AFFAIRS AT WEDeEFiELD.
The Earliest Ripe MISUNDERSTANDING
of crops---Personal.

Medge6eld, June 25.-Lewis James
coIored, holds the record for the ear
iiest ripe watermelon, he having cut
one on the 18th instant.
It looks encouraging to see the
number of wagon loads of wheat chat
have been coming to Mr.. S. E.
Thomas thrasher. It looks as if peo.
pie are gradually learning it is best tc
diversity and not depend solely on cot
ton.
Cards are e7out announcing the mar
rage of Miss Mary Dell Mellett, Of
Sumter, to Mr.. E. L. DuCom, of this
town, on the Sd of July, at the home
of the former.
Some of our people are getting up q
picnic for the Fourth, but the place
Of holding it hasn't been decided on
yet.
Miss Laura Orr, of Charlotte, N.
c., is visiting the family of Mr.. a.
E. Aycock.
Mr. Charley Dupont, of Orange
burg, is on visit to his mother, Mrs.
J. 81. Dupont.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
BaGooD HAPPENINGS.
The Crop Outlook Better Than Any Year
Since 1880.

Hagood, June 24.-Crops are look
ing fine all over the country. This is
especially true with regard to this sec
tion, and farmers generally are cheer
full. It is common. remark that this
resembles the year of 80, which is
conceded to have ben one Of the finest
the country ever knew.
A very fair oat and wheat crop has
been harvested, especially where per-
SONS used soda or cezealite, 50 that
there is little occasion for distress.
There is an abundance Of berries and
vegetables are promising, SO there is
no complaining save at the price Of
meat.
There is little sickness anywhere and
all promises we'll.
There will be picnic at Old Provi-
dence Springs on July 5, given by
New Hope Sabbath school.
DR.. Mclaughlin is away at the
springs for his health.
The other day while ont in my cot
ton, where the lice were troubling it.
discovered what I would call worms,
full grown ones, fve-eighths of an inch
long, with red spots and a few hairs
or prickles. When these worms GO
into cbrysalis they change to red
color and come forth as bugs. When
I first discovered them thought they
were like the lice, enemies, and killed
a few of them. But on closer obser-
vaton 1 found that they, worm and
bug, were killing the lice. A day or Sc
later discovered bug, fat, round
fellow, third of an inch in diane
ter, that seemed to be destroying the
worm. The last named resembled
what is called the chinch bug.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
WEEKEND RATES
From Sumter to Popular Summer Resorts.
Via A. C. L.

Now effective and continuing to and
including Saturday, August q, the
following weekend rates will apply
from Sumter:
To Sullivan's Island and Isle OF
Palms Tickets sold Saturdays and
Sundays, limited to return not later
than Tuesday morning following date
of sale, $500. Also to Conway (fo,
Myrtle Beach), sold Saturday and
limited to Monday.
To Wilmington, N. C.-Tickets sold
Saturdays and Sundays, limited to re-
turn not later than Monday following
date of sale, $500.
To waterloo, Spartanburg, Green
Vile and Cross Hill, S. C.-Tickets
sold Saturdays and Sunday mornings,
limited to Monday following date oi
sale, $3.50.
To Glenn Springs, S. C.-Tickets
sold Saturdays and Sunday mornings,
limited to return not later than Mon
day following date of sale, 81. 90.
To Georgetown, S. C.-Tickets sold
Saturdays and Sundays, limited to re-
turn not later than Tuesday morning
following date of sale, $50
Iron-clad signature form tickets,
limited to continuous passage, to be
used.
Baggage will only be checked tc
Charleston on tickets to Sullivan's
Island and Isle Of Palms.
For information, address T. M. EN-
erson, traffic manager, Wilmington,
N. c., or call on J. T. China, ticket
agent, passenger station, Sumter,
| S. C.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
The STATE Of South Carolina
COUNTY OF SUMTER.

By Thos. V. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Mrs. Lela c. 1Iellett, widow,
made suit to me to grant her Letters Of
Administration of the Estate Of and effects
of Soule Mellett, deceased.
These are therefore to cite and admenish
all and singular the kindred and creditors
of the said Soule Mellett, late of said
County and State, deceased, that they be
and appear before me. inthe Court of Pro-
bate, to be held at Sumter. S. c., on June
2sth, 1902, next. after publication thereof,
at II o'clock in the forenoon, to snow
cause, if any they have, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 18th day OF
June, A. D., 1902.
June 13-2t Judge of Probate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
CONDITION OF THE CROPS.
The Weekly Bulletin of the Uni
fed States Weather Bureau.

Columbia, June 25.-The following
is the weekly crop bulletin of the
South Carolina section of the climate
and crop service, United States wealth
er bureau, issued by Section Director
j. ". Bauer:
The average temperature for the
week ending Monday, June %, was 70
degrees, which is slightly below nor
NAL. The highest was 81 degrees at
Darlington and Florence on the 10th,
the lowest 81 degrees at Liberty on
the 21st. Partly cloudy weather pre-
vailed during the greater portion Of
the time. The winds were generally
light, except over limited areas high
winds accompanied thunder storms,
and in Beaufort county, where almost
hurricane winds prevailed early in the
week.
The rains on the 14th and 10th we're
general and heavy over the western half
of the State, where the amounts ranged
from two to over five inches, shading
off to less than an inch in the eastern
portions. There were frequent scat
tering showers over the whole State,
except in the Pee Dee sections, where
the rainfall was limited, and where
more rain is badly needed in many
places.
The ground has been too wet to
plow in the southeastern counties,
especially in the Salkehatchie valley,
where grassy fields are becoming COM
mon, hut generally the cultivated
fields are still clean and sbow the
good effects of their previous thorough
cultivation.
The rains caused a material i'm
provement in corn, and the earliest
has about all been laid by in good con-
dition. It is in "silk and tassel. :"
Later paintings look promising.
Stnbble lands and bottoms have been
planted extensively, with the soil in
condition for quick termination.
Bud-worms are still doing damage,
| but on the whole there is less damage
by worms than heretofore.
The condition of cotton is very fine,
except in a few localities, where ez-
cess of rain has caused deteroraion,
and in other localities where lice have
broken the hitherto almost perfect
stands and checked its growth. Lice
are fast disappearing. Mexican weevils
have appeared in Marlboro county.
A few fields have become foul with
grass and weeds. Blooms have been
noted in every portion Of the State,
and few points report the plants
blooming freely Sea island cotton
made moderate improvement.
Tobacco has made rapid growth, and
the crop is above average condition
but needs rain in Florence and por-
tions of Marion counties. Topping is
general. but curing has made slow
progress.
Rice is very promising crop. A
/ large acreage of peas has been sown
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25

on stubble lands. Wheat and oats
thrashing is we'll underway; the yields
of both crops are poor over the west
ern half of the State. The weather
was favorable for transplanting sweet
potatoes; slips are scarce in Pickens
county. Some peaches are rotting on
the trees. The fruit crop will be a
moderate one, except blaclzberries and
plums, which are plentiful. Pastures,
gardens and other minor crops We're
greatly improved by the copious rain
fall and warmer nights.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
PIsaAH NEWS NOTES.
Condition of the Crops Gossip Concern
ing Lee County, Etc.

Pisgah, June 24.-The seasons have
been very good for the crops up to
this time. Not in years have such
fine spring oats been made, almost
equal to winter oats, and the strain
! on buying so much corn is relieved.
Ifsthe rains continue regular during
the month of July, this section can
sell corn another year. Cotton is still
holding its own and the minor crops
look well, also gardens.
The health of our section is good.
Mr.. James Burkett has a daughter
very low, and that is the only sick
case that I know Of.
A part of the changing under Mr..
Gilbert Brown is working the bad
places on the roads here. I find Mr..
Brown a very pleasant young man.
He has made many friends here, who
will be always glad to see him. In
working the roads, he strictly follows
the road law, takes good care of the
county property and is kind but strict
with the convicts.
Owing to so many. irregularities in
the formation of Lee County in this
section, the people here are unanimoIs
for the suit..to test the act in the Su-
preme Court. It is not a personal
suit, but legal one, and all shoaid
be glad to have the, matter passed
upon by our highest court.
A good many from here will attend
the Ere tournament in Sumter this
week. If held little later you would
have had crowd sure, but our people
can't leave the. crops, and in this con
nectlon I wish to say that I have
never seen farmers stick more closely
and work harder than they have this
year. It has been a dead strain and
drive all the time, but it will now
soon end.
Saturday was the longest and hot
test day in the year.
Clara Barton visited the White
House the other day to say good-by
to President Roosevelt before sailing
for Russia. The President reminded
her of their meeting in Cuba, when
Miss Barton told him that on that oc-
casion he was the dirtiest man she
had ever seen.
Within two weeks ten negroes have
been driven from Decatur, Ind, once
station on the Underground rail
ways One now remains in the town
and he has been warned to leave.
The place is said to be kept clear OF
negro citizens by a secret organiza-
ton that has worked against the race
for thirty years.
Concerning the State campaign meet
ing in Charleston, the Evening Post
says: ssThe pronounced ovations of
the meeting we're those OF Candidates
D. G. Hayward, for Governor, and
John D. Frost, for Adiutant and In
spector General. DR.. George D.
Rouse, the only Charleston candidate
who aspires to State Office, was also
given generous applause, as were
Messrs. Mobley and Prince, who are
candidates for railroad commissioner.
One of the surprises of the meeting
was the favorable impression which
was made by Col. James Fl. Tillman,
who is candidate for Governor.
He seemed to be in favor among the
younger men in the hall and his
rasping of Col Talbert was particu-
larly severe This seemed to meet
with the favor of the audience, and
Col. Tillman did not spare the veteran
officeholder from Edgefeld county. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
soatraa.
WEEN EsDAY, luNE Is, 1907.

ae sSSsealser EaesassGas vas fouaaes.
1850 &C sssbe grsse .Soasays,s in 1866
7asclslalcn and .sos.savoa noS has
:asbsasa es-esil;:..sios aEil influence
gssl sae hest Advertising ased;an u
Santer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25

A. A. Pope, of Cleveland, will re-
build the interior of Adelbert College
at an expense to himself of about
s10o 900. Mr.. Pope's gift is in re-
Snembrance of his friendship for
.amasa Stone, Hho endowed the insti-
asiion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25
A PAINT SHOP

kept by a practical painter Of
50years' experience, where can
be got Lead and Oil mixed any
color, also Ready Mixed Paints
and Paints for different use,
such as Floor, Roof. iron, Var
nishes, Bronze, sandpaper, Put
ty, Gold Leaf. Dry CoLors, Calso-
mine, etc. I want some work
painting and uphoIsteriag. |
will paint your house, Kalso-
nine or paper the walls cheap,
for while at work | am very
apt to find a Sofa: Rocker, or
sideboard that needs scraping
andvarnishing, also upholstered
l have some pretty colors in
Mcrocoline, Hair Cloth, Mohair
Plush, or I may find a Car
riage or Buggy that | will paint
for ten dollars and give you a
set Of harness free, or paint the
buggy for FIVE dollars and no
gift. Buggy tops 5000, Cited
Oh Wheels, steel tires, painted
and put on ready for road,
$1,000 per sett. Shafts, paint
ed and trimmed, $500.
Agent for Councils selelu-
bricating Axles.
Office in Curtis House, No.
326 South Main street.
FL. B. CURTIS.
Phone 1876. I paint signs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-06-25

l mention these facts because they
may be of value to cotton growers. /
hope; therefore, that proper attention
will be given it.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-03-28
Items Ot..th6 Ddu
OF Personal Mention

ID. B. Dobson, of Mammoth. returned
10 that camp on the stage tn morn
ing.
Jack Spencer went out : 10Th
on the stage today He vi mploy-
ed at the cyanide plant
George webb and H. C. Dickey re-
turned last night from a trip to No
gales,
| " A 1!oteol, of Los Angeles. and
-. A. Hobson al Vsn:ura. two cattle
men, are here from California to make
/ spring purchases,
Walter S. Evil and wife have re-
turned from short trip to Los An
geies. Mr.. Eyld is tonnage clerk in the
southern Pacific offices here.
! Conductor C. C. Roller, who has been
with the Southern Pacinc company for
a long time, has accepted a position
as conductor on thea. & S. E.
! Earl Rodgers, lne Los Angeles at
torney, came In from Nogaies on the
burro touay and will return home
| tonig..L
| Shelby NJ. Culom, internal revenue
collector, came in on the burro today.
George A. LonsDury, superintendent
of the mine at Washington Camp. is
in the city today.
A. r. Wolfley, who Is interested in
the mine at Washington Camp, is here
from Denver 10 meet George Ions
bury.
| Doctor E. T. Allen and wife were
here today. 1ney have been at Ari-
baca and stopped in the city return
ing to Chicago, where DR.. Allen is a
! celebrated ocuhst.
The Tucson citizen., 1902-03-28
Zepedd Released on
Writ OF hdbeds Corpus.

antonio Zepeda. Who VAS tried yes
teraay afternoon on the charge OF
using abusive language 10 Mrs. VIM
Lee, was fined $21 by Judge Wilson
at 8 o'clock this mroning. Judge VIII
son made out the commitment and
Zepeda was taken to jail by Sheriff
Murphy to serve Il days in default OF
the fine.
Zepeda had been in jail but short
time when Love4l applied to the dis
trict court for writ of habeas
corpus, on the ground that the facts
stated in the commitment did not con-
stitute a public offense. Ihe COM
mitment stated that Zepeda had used
abusive language, but 1t did not state
that he had done so in the presence
of women or children as Is required
to make the Office a misdemeanor un-
der the law. A writ of habeas corpus
was issued and the case came up for
a hearing before Judge Davis, who or
dered the defendant discharged on the
grounds that the commitment was in
valid.