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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
SUMNER scHo0. CLOSED.
A Very Successful and Satisfactory
Months Work in the Cause Of Education.

The summer school for the teachers
of Sumter county which had been in
session in this city for four weeks was
closed on Saturday, June 18th.
In his report to the State Su-
perintendent of Education, Mr.. S. II.
Edmnnds, principal of the summer
school, says:
This school has been altogether
one of the most satisfactory that
I have had the privilege of con-
Quoting. We had a good enrolment
Of Jealous, hard working teachers, the
attendance was excellent, the applica-
ton of the teachers exemplary, and
the work of my co-laborers, Miss Dick
and Mr. Rambo, all that could be de-
sired. I have appended detailed ac-
count of the work in the several de-
partnsents, together with the reports
required by yourself. .
The school was divided into two
Departmental Glass A and Glass B.
In Glass A. the subjects studied were,
Music: primary methods, Geography
and Grammar. In this department
there were 20 students. In Glass B,
Music, primary methods and literature.
In this department. there were IL
students. x
Ia conclusion It is but just that
should acknowledge that much of the
success of the school is due to the
active and intelligent cooperation of
the County Superintendent Of Educa-
tion, Mr.. w. P. Baskin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
COAST LINE OFFICIALS.
Change of ofHcials-A Sumter Boy
Promoted.

Thomas M. Emerson, traffic man
ager of the Atlantic Coast Line, has
announced through circulars the fol-
lowing changes of officials in the
traffic department, to be effective after
July 1st, when the consolidation with
the Plant System begins:
Horace M. Emerson, assistant traffic
manager with Office at Wilmington
r. A. Brand, general freight agent,
first division, Wilmington James
Menzies general freight agent, second
division, Savannah; ". J. Craig,
general passenger agent, Wilmington
James W. Perrin, assistant general
freight agent, Wilmington; A. G..
Henley, freight claim agent, Will
mington; Ernest Williams, general
freight and passenger agent of the
Charleston and Western Carolina,
with Office at Augusta, Ga. vice, W.
j. Craig, promoted; ". 6. Pulliam,
division freight and passenger agent,
with headquarters at Wilmington, vice
Ernest Williams, promoted. His
jurisdiction will extend over that part
of the line south and west Of Rowland
and Wilmington and north Of Charles
ton and Augusta.
The Atlantic Coast Line will be
operated in two traffic divisions. The
6rst divisions will comprise all Of the
roads north of Charleston, Augusta
and Columbia. The second division
will comprise all of the roads south OF
Charleston, which formerly constitut-
ed the Plant Systems of railways.
All communications relating to
feight traffic in the first division will
be addressed to Wilmington and the
second to Savannah. All communica-
tions relating to passenger traffic will
be addressed to the general passenger
agent, Wilmington. Mr.. Menzies is
a Plant System man and Mr.. Craig
comes from the Charleston and
Whestern Carolina. All the others are
from the Coast Line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
The Black River Union at PaxvilIe.

PazviIle, June 2S.-The Black River
Union now in session here, is unusu-
ally well attended both by delegates,
visitors and the community. The
preachers in attendance are Rev.
Messrs. C. G. Brown, D. D., and F.
NJ. Satterwhite, Sumter, j. O..
Cough and G. T. Gresham, of Man
ming, and NJ. A. Connors, Of Sum
merton. Rev. 7. j. Rookie, of Lake
City and I. D. Thames, of Edgefeld,
are among the visitors.
The Paxvillle school trustees have
elected two OF the three teachers
which the school requires: Mr.. A. T.
Davis, of Chesterfield county, "a. B.
of the S. G. Nj. a. J, principal, and
Miss Sophie Higgins (B. E. OF tie
S. C. C. /. J. first assistant.
The postofice has recently been fit
ted up with lock boxes These were
so quickly taken that the postmaster
intends to put in more soon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
WEEKEND RATES
From Sumter 70 Popular Summer Resorts,
Via A. C. /.

Now effective and continuing TO and
including Saturday, August %, the.
following weekend rates viii 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 for.
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, Spartan burg, Green
vile and Cross Hill, S. C.-Tickets
sold Saturdays and Sunday mornings,
limited to Monday following date Of
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, S4.G0.
To Georgetown, S: C.-Tickets sold
Saturdays and Sundays, limited to re-
turn not later than Tuesday morning.
following date of sale, $500.
Iron-clad signature form tickets,
limited to continuous passage, to be
used.
Baggage will only be checked to
CT -leston Oh tickets to Sullivan's s
Island and Isle Of Palms.
For information, address z. NJ En-
erson, traffic manager, Wilmington,
N. c., or call On j. 7. China, ticket
agent, passenger station, Sumter,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
lion dollars during the past sessio

lion dollars during the past session.
His statement says, in part:
"The direct appropriations made at
this session of congress, including the
isthmian canal appropriation, reach
the astounding aggregate of $500, 1913,
837. To this sum should be added
the further amount of $3.50, 373, 2l5
to include contracts authorized to be
entered into in addition to the specific
appropriations which are made. These
contract authorizations are in the ma
ture of pronissory notes of the govern
ment, issued by this session of con-
gress, to be met and liquidated in the
future, and constitute as much a part
of the appropriations chargeable to
this session as are the specific appro-
priations made, and which are to be
expended, not at once but throughout
the coming fiscal year.
''The two sums aggregating sl,059,
577,o52. The appropriations, includ-
ing authorized contracts, Of this ses-
sion exceed those, including con-
tracts, of the last session by s27o, 1885,,
1O2.
"The last session OF the ffty-third
congress, for the fiscal year 1896 was
Democratic in both branches, and the
government was administered by Mr..
Cleveland. It therefore affords fair
ground for the purpose of comparison.
The difference between the total then
and now amounts to the startling sum
of s55S. sS1, 1853, or more than as much
again as it required to conduct the
affairs of government under a Demo
cratic congress and executive
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Musical-Miiitary Spectacular.

On the evening Of July 22nd the Sec
ond Regiment Band and the Sumter
Light Infantry will Jointly present in
the Opera House Musical Military
Spectacular, that will be the most
ambitious and greatest thing of the
kind ever undertaken by local organ
izations. The entertainment will open
with minstrel which will be fol-
lowed by q comic opera sketch and
will close with a spectacular produc-
ton of the Battle OF San Juan Hill.
There will be between Is and 100 per-
sons in the cast.
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The Concert Tuesday Night.

The concert given by Miss Ewell's
music class at he Opera House on the
24th ult., was a thoroughly enjoyable
entertainment and reflected much
credit upon both teacher and pupils.
One of the features of the occasion
was the scarf drill, in which the par
ticipantsf wore the colors of the Sum-
ter 6remen. On account of the excite
ment incident to the approaching fire.
mems tournament, the attendance
was not SO large as it otherwise would
have been and as its richly deserved,
yet all who attended were thoroughly
pleased and delightfully."- entertained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Committee Appointed to Draft Franchise
Ordinance IN Lieu ,f Contract Grsi-
nance Presented by Bell Tele-
phone Go.

The City Council metsat 2.3o O'Clock
AEoaaay afternoon in extra session.
Present. Mayor Stuesey and al of the
Aldermen. .
ss MI. Il. Scarborough, Superin-
I tendent Of the Sumter Water Compa-
nv, requested permission to take a
copy Of opinion recently rendered by
Messrs. Lee & Noise IN reference to
sci6y's contract with his company. The
request was refused.
The clerk informed council that Ee
had a letter from Chicago with an
offer to3erect and maintain telepone
exchange In Sumter, but no action was
taken IN reference thereto.
The meeting having been called to
further consider the ordinance permit
ting the Southern Bell Telephone and
Telegraph Co, to erect and maintain
local exchange,
Mr. SchWerin moved that the ordi-
nance be read and adopted under sus-
pension Of the rules requiring two
readings. Mr.. Finn seconded the mo-
Iioa.
Mr. Chandler opposed the adoption
Of an ordinance prepared by a eorpo-
ration seeking privileges under the
ordinance, and moved that the matter
. be referred to a SPECIAL committee
and they be authorized to employ an
attorney to assist them in drawing an
ordinans that viii safeguard the inter
ests OF the citizens Of Sumter.
Mr.. Finn wanted immediate action.
Dr. Dick said he was opposed to
extra meetings and signing agreements
on the streets and endorsed Mr. Chand-
ler's position.
The Mayor }belieged IN a wide open
policy, but thinks council should pro-
ceed deliberately IN making contract
OF so much Importance.
Mr.. Finn said he would yield and
agree that fnrther time be taken.
Mr. Chandler's motion prevailed,
Mr. Schwerin voting. no.
The Mayor appointed Aldermen
Hurst, Finn, Boyle and Dick TO have
the ordinance prepared.
Mr.. Chandler stated that Mr. W.
: Z. Fair declared that there was mis-
take in accepting his offer to macdam-
ize Main street from Liberty to Repub.
+ lican street $50 feet at $50 for each 81
feet for 4 inches of rock. That his
offer was for 2 inches Of rock, but that
be would do the work. putting dowr
inches of rock for $3.50. Mr.. Chand.
Ter moved that action be now taken
Mr.. Schwerin moved that Mr. Fairs
opposition be postponed to a regular
meeting is the present meeting va:
called to consider the Southern Bel
Telephone and Telegraph Go. ordi
nance only. Dr.. Dick seconded the
motion, but it vas defeated.
Mr.. Chandler then moved that Mr.
{ Fair be offered S66 for every 80 feet,
i. e. 10 per cent above his offer ane
the motion was carried, Mr. Schwerir
voting no.
The former paving committee,
Messrs. Chandler, Finn and G. T,
Epperson were appointed to take
charge OF the matter.
Council adjourned to meet in regu
lar session on July 9th instead OF July
9Th. as the Senatorial campaign meet.
ing is to be held in Sumter on the Lat,
fer date.
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The Sumter fremen are fairly we'll
satisfied with the financial results of
the tournament. Delgar won one
prize of $500, Monaghan won one
second prize of $50 and one third
prize of s25; each squad received
S1S6.5G from the grand stands, and the
individual 6remen and their friends
who had sporting blood in their veins
and the nerve to back their Judgment
cleaned up quite tidy sum on bets.
How money was wagered on the tourna-
ment no one can possibly ascertain with
axactness, but it is admitted as a
fact that the amount that changed
hands was way up in the hundreds, and
Sumter raked in the bulk of it.
There was fight in the crowd near
the grand stand Thursday afternoon,
during the progress Of the hose wagon
races, between Mr.. d. G. Zeigler and
man named Collins. The fight was
over personal matter and had no
connection with the tournament. The
belIigerents happened to meet in the
crowd and previous ill-feeling resulted
in blows. This was the only disturb
ance Of any kind during the tourna-
ment and the only time the police
were called on to make an arrest.
The members of the police force
and their assistants deserve credit for
the order maintained and the efforts
they made to keep the track clear
during the races. The fremen say
that the track was kept clearer of
crowds and they had better showing
to do their work without inter
ference than they have ever had at
tournaments elsewhere.
The monthly meeting of the S. L.
l., which was to have been held on the
26th, was, on account of the fremen's
festivities, postponed until Thursday
night of this week.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Sumter Concerns in Charter Mill.

Tie Horn Dry Goods Company, Of
Sumter, has been chartered by the
Secretary Of State, with a capital
stock of s5. .oGo. The officers are j,
NJ. Morrow, president; ]. 81. Bass,
vice president, and ". w. Horn, sec
retary and treasurer and general man
ager.
A commission has been issued to
Stubs Bros, "a Sumter general mer-
camille company, which will manufae-
tture clothing and gents furnishing
goods.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Women Not Wanted.

The Atlantic Coast Line has served
notice on the women stenographers,
who passed into it's employment in the
consolidation of the road with she
Plant System, that their services will
not be needed after August 1. The
Atlantic Coast Line does not employ
women. The explanation is that the
work is considered too strenuous for
them, resulting in their absence fre-
quently when their services are need
ed most. Consequently men stenog-
raphers will take the places Of the
women On August l.
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PROCEEDINGS or CRY COUNCIL.
The Bel Telephone Company IS ia II.


The Council held the regular semi
monthly meeting at l2 o'clock last
Wednesday, with every member
present.
The regular order Of business was dis
pensed with, and the only matter Of
importance to be considered was the
application of the Southern Bell Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company for a
franchise to establish and operate a
telephone exchange in this city. The
application vas accompanied by nu-
merously signed petition from cIti-
gens, urging the favorable action OF
Council on the application.
f. O. Pnrdy, representing the Sum
ter Telephone Company, presented a
! written argument against granting the
franchise.
Horace HARDY, r, made an argu-
uen5 IN behalf of the Boil company.
The members of Council discussed
the matter extensively. When the
vote was taken a tie resulted, TO wit !:
For granting tho franchise: W. H.
Epperson, E. Finn, E. W.Hurst,
s Is. Schwerin against granting the
franchise d. 3. Chandler, G. W.
Dick, Boyle, u. Epperson.
Mayor Stuckey cast the deciding
vote in favor Of the Bell franchise.
The franchise granted permits the
Bel company to operate a local tele-
phone exchange under perpetual
right. The only restrictions are that
the Bell company shall not, fer Pc
riod Of FIVE years, charge more than
$3.50 per month for business tele-
phones and 50 per month for residence
telephones, nor less than any compet-
inc telephone company
The ordinance prepared by the Bell
company for adoption by Council is in
form and effect a perpetual contract and
stipulates that, IN consideration of the
adoption Of the ordinance, the Bell
Telephone Company agrees to furnish
three telephones to the city free Of
charge and to have on each pole one
cross-arm for the use Of the city, and
the charge for any additional tele-
phones that the city may need will be
50 I3 percent. less than the regular
scale OF rates.
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Musical Matters.

Prof. Frank E. Adams, who sang at
the Opera House this week, has been
secured as director Of vocal music in
the S. M. A. and S. F.. S. he will
remain in Sumter during the summer
months and will conduct a summer
school for vocal culture at the semi
nary, which will open July 1. Several
students have already been enrolled.
Prof. Claude McFall, director of the
music department. of the S. M. A.
and S. f. s., took his diploma, with
high honors, this week, at the Royal
Conservatory, Liepzieg. Germany.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
Sumter Set the Pace.

The frenaen's tournament craze has
struck the neighboring town of Flor
ence, as witness the following from
the Times:
''The matter of holding fremen's
tournament in Florence some time
soon seems to be taking well. A num-
ber Of citizens have expressed hope
that the tourney can be arranged, and
have promised tangible aid in the way
of contributions, for it will take some
money. The fremen are greatly in
terested and are going to work al
ready. September seems to be the
most satisfactory time for the event,
and Labor Day has been suggested.
Former tournaments held here have
been eminently successful. -
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CONDITION OF The CROPS.
The Weekly Bulletin of the Uni
ted States Weather Bureau.

The following weather-crop report
for the State has been issued by the
weather bureau, j. W. Bauer, direc-
tor:
The weeks weather was generally
favorable for farm work, and cultiva-
tion made good progress, so that most
of the early corn and some cotton
were laid by in fine condition, with
only few grassy fields noted, and
these can easily be cleaned, as the
grass is small.
Corn continues to look well, and
over the eastern counties is the finest
crop in years. Early corn is also
promising over the western portions of
the State. On sandy lands, where
the rainfall was excessive, corn is fir
ing. Stubble corn is coming up to
good stands.
Cotton suffered from excessive mois-
t1re in Barnwell and Orangeburg
counties and a few contiguous dis
tricts, but elsewhere continues to do
we'll. In most places it is blooming
freely and has put On bolls. A few
reports indicate that it is growing too
much to weed. Lice continue to infest
and damage it over limited areas. The
Mexican weevil is still confined to
Marlboro county. Sea island cotton
needs rain.
The first part Of the week ending
Monday, June 80, was too cool for the
best development Of crops, and the
later part was very hot. The average
temperature was II degrees, which is
about 8 degrees below normal. The
week had maximum Of l01 degrees
at Gillisonville, On the 9th, and a
minimum of So degrees at Seivern on
the 23d. The sunshine was about nor
NAL. Damaging high winds prevail
ed over the whole State on the night
of the 26th, but the greatest injury,
to crops, fruit trees and buildings oc-
Cured along the North Carolina bor-
dercounties.
Early in the week there were scat
tered showers over the Savannah val
ley, the southeastern, central, eastern
and northeastern counties, heavy in a
few localities; on the 26th, showers
occurred over all but the southeastern
and eastern counties. Rains occurred
every day in Cherokee, Lancaster and
York counties. A serious drought
exists in Beaufort and Charleston
counties, while a number of other
widely separated localities need rain,
but in orangeburg and Barnwell
counties, and adjacent districts, there
has been harmful excess of rain.
Hail occurred in number of localities,
with, however: only slight damage to
crops.
Tobacco improved since it received
the needed rain, but curing made slow
progress.
Rice is fine crop and June rice is up
to good stands.
Wheat and oats continue to give poor
yields over the western portions Of
the State.
Peaches are still rotting and drop
ping: pears are blighting. The fruit
crop is, with few exceptions, inferior
in quality and quantity.
Peas are coming up to fine stands.
Minor crops are generally promising.
-ED--e>--ez.--
nuIsnM nnllan araelnM
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02

The concert given by the Second
Regiment band in the opera house last
Wednesday night drew very
fair-sized audience, notwithstand-
ing the fremanic excitement,
and the programme rendered
was thoroughly enjoyable one for ell
who were so fortunate as to have been
present.
The dance given by the S. L. I. last
Wednesday night in the Ar
mory hall was we'll attended
by the elite Of Sumter, as
we'll as by many society people from
neighboring towns. The occasion was
a thoroughly enjoyable one in every
respect. The music was furnished by
the Second Regiment band.
A severe wind storm, followed by
rain, passed over the city last
Thursday night about 10 o'clock.
No serious damage was done,
but number of trees were
uprooted and the falling limbs broke
and tangled the electric light and tele-
phone wires. On Main street between
Canal and Calhoun there was quite a
display of electricity when the tele-
phone and electric light wires came
into contact. The current was turned
off at the power station as soon as
possible and no damage resulted ex-
cept the burning of fuses in great
many telephones.
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Marlboro Boys in Sumter.

The Marlboro Democrat, of Ben
nettsyille, prints the following:
"a letter from one of our Marlboro
bovs now living in Sumter, and which
70 D :. yeoret we cannot publish this
week us saws that all the Marlboro boys
Saya splendid crops this year-cotton
laanir1e in Eve foot rows. MT. WOOD
1agss oat crop turned ont 50 bushels
Ter Tss acre. Crops are about all laid by
eth them and they can come over
and visit their old homes. .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
FIRE AT MaNNylLLE.
The Residence of /. 3. Dixon Burned
Wednesday.

The dwelling house of Mr.. L. R.
DIXON, of Mannyille, was burned
last Wednesday afternoon at 8 o'clock.
The loss on house and contents was
almost total, not more than 500 worth
of clothing and furniture being saved.
There was $500 insurance on the house.
The fire was of accidental origin, 1t
having started in the kitchen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02

q It may or may not be true that
people generally eat more meat than
is good for them. There is no doubt,
however, that they are now paying
more for it than is good for them.
The foolish business man says times
are too dull to advertise. The wise man
says business being dull, I must adj
vertise literally to attract trade. y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02

over the deliberations of the senate. -
After the adoption of the resolution,
Mr.. Frye delivered feeling response
and then declared the senate adjourn
ed without day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-07-02
QUARTERLY STATEMENT

OF THE CONDITION AND BUSINESS OF
HhG Bank Of Slntpp,' Sumter, s. c.
At the close of the quarter ending June
80, 1902, published in conformity with
the Acts of the General Assembly.
ASSETS.
Loans and Discounts, $232.S7S 90
Bonds, l2,oe0 90
Furniture and Fixtures, 1900 co
Cash on hand, Cash Items and
Cash due by other Banks
and Bankers, 29,145 81.
Total, s275,524 80
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, S. $4,000 co
Deposits. ll4.04o 20
Due to other Banks and Bank
ers. 572 4S
Rediscounts, 60,16S a
Bills Payable, 10000 90
Semi-annual Dividend, payable
on and after July 1, 1902. 5000 90
Undivided profits. l2,l09 II
Total, $275,E4 80
The State of South Carolina, S. S.
I, w. F. RHAME, Cashier of s'The
Bank of Sumter" do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true, to the best Of
my knowledge and belief.
WI. RHAME. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
1st day of July, A.D., 1902.
MARK REYNOLDS, Il. S.
Notary Public for S. G.
Correct Attest
W. F. B. HAYNswoRTH, J
President.
MARION NOISE, directors
R. L. COOPER,
July g, 1902.