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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Few Farmer Graduates.

We print today the list of young men
who have graduated at Clemson college
this year. It is a splendid list-sixty
is the number-and we are sure the
young men will reflect credit upon
their alma mater, the State and them
selves.
We do not want to be understood as
criticising or discounting Clemson col
lege. 1t is in every way a first class
college, and is doing valuable work
in educating young men.
But in looking over the list of
graduates we have been impressed by
the fact that so few of them have
taken the agricultural course in the
college. Clemson was founded prlm,,
arily as an agricultural college, and
yet, judging from the list OF graduates
and the courses of study they have
pursued. it would seem that the
science of agriculture has very small
place in the curriculum.
Out of sixty graduates this year only
four have pursued the agricultural
course. It is not certain that all OF
these will become farmers. The other
fifty-six graduates have studied for
something else. The textile course
leads, with engineering second
Why is this? Do we not need college
graduates on our farms as well as IN
other vocations of life? Is there not
opportunity and inducement for a
college graduate upon farm as we'll
as elsewhere? We have not the statls-
tics before US, but we presume that the
majority Of the boys who go to Clemson
college are farmers sons, and we can
not help but regret that so few of them
are to become farmers, too.
We do lot want to be unjust to the
management of the college, but we are
forced to the opinion that if the agri-
cultural course was made more prom
inent, and that if young men on enter
ing college were impressed with the
fact that there are just as good chances
for success and wealth for college
graduates in farming as in other call
ings, there would be more graduates
in the agricultural course, and in
few years we would have better class
of farmers and farming in the State.
Anderson Mail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Story of Ancient Rome.
Translated and applied for the Daily
Item.

1IGuSldGSU duU dDpllSQ IOI IiS Ddlly
Item.
Once upon time an old Roman
citizen lay sick unto death.
Nothing but thrush can save your
life," said his physician.
"Then get me the thrush" said the
old Roman citizen to his servants.
"But the thrush is out of season,
and can be secured only from Lucul-
lus,o was the reply.
'sGo ask his price, said the old
citizen.
Now Lucullus was an epicuie WHO
raised delicacies of every sort, not
for the benefit OF his neighbors, but
for his own proit-that is to say, sole
ly for the delectation of his own pre-
carious appetite, for tho he evidently
had the only thrush to be found, he
never even thought of offering" them
for SALE
When the servants of the old citizen
set their masters case before him how
ever, he agreed to forego his econ
tract'' with his appetite, and did con-
sent to sell few, but asked a very
exorbitant price. The servants report
these words to be written to the cpl
cure.
"I must respectfully decline your
"offer'' to sell me thrush, and shall
treat further with you only on condi-
tion that you materially reduce your
price and promise never again to raise
thrush out of season, as such extra
vagance is an offense against the
gods.''
The epicure read and stood dumfound-
ed; he read again, and smiled, gentle
smile; then he laughed; loud and
heartily and long, he laughed as the
humor OF "decline your offer" fully
dawned upon him.
Now the old citizen could have pur-
chased the thrush, and he might have
lived had he done so; he declined
the "offer" and died.
So, the city of Sumter had an oppor-
tunity to eztricate itself from the dis
astrous effects of a short sighted
policy by which ten years ago it bound
itself with hooks of steel to the Ameri-
can Pipe Co. In preference to the
essence of municipal life-ownersbip of
water, lights and sewerage-it has
chosen perpetually to debar such own
ership, failing to recognize that the
business OF the American Pipe Manu-
featuring Co., is to raise thrush not
for the cities benefit but for their own
profit; not to sell water plants, but
water franchises more valuable, as
city of Georgia found out when il en-
ployed Hon. Hoke Smith, man Of
some fame. to bust'' an American Pipe
Co.'S. contract, similar, in every es-
sential feature, to the one which binds
and will always bind our city to the
same company.
In effect the Hon. Hoke. we are
told, said, "only a thrush will save
your life" Two thousand dollars was
the price paid for the advice. This,
of course, is ancient history. 1t is
recalled now only to cause reflection.
Verbum sat sap.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
BishopyiIle News Items.

Mr.. Robert D. Reid, prominent
business man of Atlanta and Miss
Eleanor Hazlehurst a lovely young
lady Of Savannah, Ga, were married
on June l1th in the Episcopal church
of Savannah by the rector, =. W.
Scally. The bride and groom reached
here last Friday and were rendered an
elegant reception at the home Of the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Reid, where they received the con-
gratulations of their many friends.
DR.. A. G. Spain, of Darlington,
has been in town several days pros
pecting with view Of opening den
tai Office here. a warm welcome awaits
all goods citizens like the Doctor.
The typos made rather provoking
error in our little write up last week
of a ride we took round the city of
Sumter behind Mr.. Chandler's fine
S4O0 horse. 1t should have been 2.4O
minutes a mile instead of s240 horse.
The Bishopville Guards have been
putting in some good drilling for the
past ten days getting ready for inspec-
tion which took place last Monday.
Gen. Frost and Col. Morris of the re-
gular army came over and viewed the
company and administered the oath to
them. Gen. Frost complimented the
company upon their fine appearance and
said he hoped to see them one Of the
banner companies by the time of sum-
mer encampment. There we're 56 out
of an enrolment of 79 that answered
to roll call on inspection. Gen. Frost
adnCol. Morris, both made short ad-
dresses after which Capt. Parrott call
ed for three cheers which was given
with yim.-Lee County Vindicator.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
PE0NlGE IN GEORGIA.

Macon, Ga, June 1S.-In the United
States Court today Judge Speer, in
his charge to the Federal grand jury,
sprung surprise. he called attention
to the fact that it had been charged
chat a system of peonage existed in
certain parts of the Southern district
of Georgia. He quoted Article I,
paragraph 2l, Constitution of Georgia,
which. provides there shall be no i'm
prisonment for debit and that the
Constitution Of the United States pro-
vides that neither slavery nor in
voluntary servitude, except as a
punishment for crime, whereof the
party shall have been duly convicted,
Shall exist in the United States, or
any place subject to this Jurisdiction.
He called the attention Of the jury to
a case presented to him, where an en-
ployee left an employer and engaged
with another, and the first employer
and others armed themselves, took the
employee while at work, tied him,
carried him back to his former en-
.ployer's place, whipped him, forced
him to work and he is now being
held practically in servitude. He
charged the jury to make diligent in
quiry and if it found the statement
true, it was its duty to return an
Indictment against the guilty parties.
William V. Shy, Robert F. Turner
and Arthur Glawson, farmers of Jasper
county, were arraigned tonight before
a United States commissioner on a
warrant issued by the United States
Court, charging them with forcibly
deporting William Walters, a negro
farm hand, from a plantation in Jones
county, to Jasper, whipping and other
wise misusing him. The three de-
PENDANTS were held in $1,000 hail to
answer. Each gave bond.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Do You Enjoy What You Eat?

If you don't your food does not do you
much good. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is the
remedy that every one should take when
there is anything wrong with the stomach.
There is no way to maintain the health
and strength of mind and body except by
nourishment. There is no way to nour-
1sh except through the stomach. The
stomach must be kept healthy, pure and
sweet or the strength will let down and
disease will set up. No appetite, loss of
strength, nervousness, headache, constipa-
ton, bad breath, sour risings, rlfting, in
digestion, dyspepsia aud all stomach trou-
bles are quickly cured by the use of Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure. Sold by j. S. Hughson
& Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

Washington. June 1S.-The postofice
department has resumed the establish
men of rural free delivery routes, which
were held up on account of the deficit
in the appropriation for that service,
and large number of routes will be
put into operation on July l, the be-
ginning of the new fiscal year. The
policy of the department. hereafter
will be to establish routes as rapidly
as possible, consistent with the best
interest of the service and economic
administration. The rules requiring
one hundred families on the route, in
order to secure the service, will prob
ably be more strictly adhered to and
fewer exceptions made.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

London, June 1S.-Fourteen men
were killed and thirteen injured by an
explosion in the lyddite factory at the
Woolwich arsenal this morning. Seve-
raj Of the victims were literally blown
to pieces.
The building was completely wreck
ed. The roof was blown off and the
interior collapsed.
The explosion is attributed to the
bursting of shell.
There were many pathetic scenes
about the gates of the great arsenal,
where thousands of relatives of the en-
ployees besieged the officials for in
formation.
Six additional men are missing and
it is believed they were blown to
pieces
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Petit Jury.

Charles Pinckney, Statebnrg.
". E. Kolb, Privateer.
S. A. Harvin, Privateer.
Samuel Sanders, Sumter.
o. Il. McKagen, Sumter.
W. E. Jennings, Sibley.
B. M. Allen, Catchall.
R. B. Dinkins, Sumter.
j. F. Reid, Sumter.
A. G. Thompson, Sibley.
T. E. Flowers, Sumter.
M. B. Witherspoon, Sumter.
T. NJ. Allen, Catchall.
Ernest Wactor, Catchall.
w. R. Murray, Sumter.
E. H. Moses, Sumter.
S. Newman, Sumter,
B. Randall, Sumter.
". S. Dinkins, Bossard.
E. B. Hogan, Sumter.
j. G. Geddings, Sumter.
L. W. Folsom, Sumter.
G. W. McGrew, Sumter.
Peter Jones, Sumter.
L. F. Kennedy, Sumter.
J. E. Gaillard, Jr., Sumter.
F. N. Tomlinson, Shiloh.
J. 4. Rembert, Providence.
A. R. Flowers, Sumter.
L. b. Yates, Sumter.
j. j. Britton, Jr., Sumter.
Z. D. Sanders, Sumter.
S. W. Mobley, Jr., Sumter.
Noah Benenhally, Catchall.
F. B. Grier, Sumter.
". ]. Jackson, Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

Washington, June 18.-The federal
Grand jury which is Investigating pos
fal affairs probably will bring in five
indictments in a few days against per-
sons involved. It is learned on I'M
Questioned authority that the jury has
Voted to return indictments against
August W. Machen, Diller B. Croft,
Samuel A. Croft, George E. Lorenz
and Mrs. Lorenz, the two latter
being residents Of Toledo, o. The
snscifc charge, it is understood, will
be conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment. -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

Knoxville, Tenn, June l6.-In fight
which occurred on an excursion train
returning to Huntdale, N. c., from
johnson City, Tenn, Deputy Sheriff
Garland, of Mitchell County, N.
c., was shot and fatally wounded by
John Williams. Constable Bailey was
severely cut and bruised. Williams,
who is regarded as desperate charact-
er, jumped from the train and escaped.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

Capital stock paid il, $4,000 90
Undivided surplus, $4,000 90
Individual liability of stockhold-
ers in excess of their stock, $4,000 90
Transacts general banking business:
also has Saving Bank Department. De-
posts of 81 and upward received. Inter
est allowed at the rate of 4 per cent. per
annun, payable .semi-annually.
WI. B. HaYNSWORTH. President.
R. 1. MANNING, W. F. RHAME,
Vice-President. Cashier.
Jan. 81.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24

Washington, June 1S.-Maj. Gen.
Frank W. Wheaton, y. S. A, retired,
died here today, aged 10 years. A
widow and two daughters survive
him. Death resulted from a general
breaking down in health.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
Land Surveying

will give prompt attention to all calls
for surveying, plating, terracing hill sides,
draining bottoms, drawing Mortgages
Titles. Prcbating, &c.
BANKS &. BOYKIN, D. S.,
Oct l9-o Catchail, S. c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-06-24
A FACT
ABOUT THE BLUES

What is known as the ssBaues'
is seldom occasioned by actual exist
ing external conditions, but in the
great majority of cases by disorder
ed LIVER
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02

I ne Seattle Saloon Is a thoroughly re- sEs, table gentleman'S resort. Fine luehn wed with every glass of beer.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02
THREE SHORT TALES.

hksasr. Children Who Are Ia Touch
 witA the Ways of the World.
 A writer in'the Outlook, after lavish. ing pity on the little children of the rich. whs by modern educational meth. eds. he ayerS are made blase befors they reach their teensI continues:
 Listen. you who are murmuring "old cogy'' under your breath -- listen to three short but pregnant tales:
 Past the spectators window one morning loitered two chubby little lads. their arms around each others neck. The spectator thought to himself what a pretty pictare of childish unsophisti- cation they made. When they spoke. however. he caught his breath. 'I won sS yesterday" remarked the younger of the two who may possibly have beeR eight. "Honestl Howr demand cd the other. big eyed ''Oh, my father and bet on q race. and my horss won" was the nonchalant reply.
 Before the spectator had fairly recov' cred from the staggering effect of this Peech a group Of little girls drew up before the house. One of the littiest Of them was In difficulties with her hair. which had been dressed in some occult feminine fashion beyond the spectators power to describe and had slipped It's ribbon. As an older girl struggled to re duce it to order she said remonstrat- ingly: What makes you try to wear it this way. Glsdysl It's much too short" The little tot turned on her a whitening glance. Its the fashion" she exclaimed. with crushing hnality.
 To these disclosures of unblinking so- phlsticat,On may be added the tale of a neighbor whose little boy is just six. He had hoped to keep the child uncon- scious that be is the heir of millions and had brought him up in the strictest simplicity And yet the other night. as be climbed on his fathers knee for a good night kiss. he eleetrihed the father by demanding. Papa. how much are you worthy
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02
ai..e.. R-nsrtian.

Siamese reporters are not quite so deft as our own specimens, says the London Globe. but they have hne i'm pressionisie touch which charms the faded fancy. Here is an account or a murder from that happy land:
 shooting outrage! Oh. fearful ago n.y. Khoon 1pnx. one of Phys Songs star. was oo. a mission 10 Lampoon' and on his return instantly shot dead by some miscreants. scoundrels. Oh. untiraely deathl Oh. fearful! All friends expressed their morne. The cowardice dog is still at large. Six soldiers and kx policemen were at once dispatched
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02

A large variety of the best the market ffirds with beer at ten cents at the Pack Traln free lunch table. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02

Get prices at Royal Laundry for family work, special rates In rough dry, next 10 new electric plant.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02
IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the United states District Court for the Dis
 trict of Alaska. Division No. l.
 tn the matter of George R. Dedman, bank rupt
 10 the creditors Of George R. Dedman. Of Skagway. in the district aforesaid. a bankrupt
 Notice Is hereby given that on the iith day of February. A. D lp0 the said George K DedmAn was duly adludicatvd bankrupt, and that the trst meeting Of his creditors will be held at the once Of l. $. Keller. Referee in Bankruptcy. on Broadway. in the city Of Skag- way. in said district. on the ilth day of April, A D. 1908 at o'clock p. m, at which time the said creditors may attend. prove their claims. appoint trustee. examine the bankrupt, and transact such other business as may properly come before such meeting.
 Dated at Skagway. Alaska. this l6th day of March A D. lqO3. l.. .. KELLER
 3-i7 Referee in Bankruptcy.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02

|, A. kinds Of good things wi,h beer at
 Co e, Is at the Pack Train Salon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02

cannot tell He, we must mike a little profit. ClavSon X Co
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02
HAD NO FAITH IN SIGNS.
Ne was an Eas.y sf superstttiOn.
 with a. Exception.

with a. nx~sptien.
 Mir. Holley looked at his grandson with s mixture of amusement and re proach on his shrewd old face. IL was dusk ln the barn, time for conh- drnces. "I dunno where in all the earth you got, such DotionA sonny" the old man said. Not from your mas folks oC your pas either. There never was any talk of belief in signs and su- perstitions in either the Holley oc the Fawcett stock. that's sure. It must have come from that tore4gn lady they had to teach you. l expect"
 And you don't believe there's any hArm in a birds nying into the house o< breaking a mirror or seeing black cat. grandpaT' asked the htle boy earnestly. And don't you care wheth- CT a pin sticks straight up fin the floor or which shoulder you see the moon over or whether you get anything on you wroHs side outi Not any of those thinEsr'
 "All foolshness." said the old man. with a reassuring pat Of the hot little hand I'm glad you've talked it out with me. sonny. Now, you just put it out of your hesd. and ID tell you what I'll do. whep we 70 up to the house. I'll give you a little. old penny I've been saving for you for lucky piece. You just carry it in your pocket all the time. change it from one suit of clothes to another, and see what 1t 'n bring you
 Do they really bring luck, grand pa Y' asked the little boy.
 ''Course they do" saId MT. Holley nrmly. When we Eet another spare tims. I'n relate ts you few eases that's come under my swn eye ot lives saved by 'em. and 70 forth. Course they do"
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02

Six mouths later.
 aT eousratuists you on your engage ueut 10 your fcEnG naneee. Ms. Ward"
 .-rhanl yoa very mueh-to Ihe love aext xiri ina ginahls-' May l conSratu- late you on your engagement to yOur forner nancee. Miss Gttmthf She tso. h the bovelisst"-
 -Ras. Don't give Ds any of that An women gre rhe Leyeiiest.' etc. bui xe,Gp baesslTheod
 hNnEy brosE TofeE&r.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02
Swelling sA. u...se...f.I R..ks

Swelling she Uss-e~sssful Ra.kS
 A great many men have been left be- hind because of their ltstlessness. their easy going ways They were too slow, Opportunities would not walt for them. They would have taken advantage of them. would have succeeded. If the chance bad not hurried by so fast If the opportunities had tarried awhile. had given them a chance 10 look them over aud consult their friends or If they had only come back, these gentle people would now bs on the heights in' stead of looking wistfully up from the foot of the mountain But alas, oppor- tunlties never return. and he who IS not ready to seize them as they nit onward win have only regrets for hls portion.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02

Our annual sale Is now on, beginning January aLd ending December 3I of each year. This Is our sixth annu Il sale, the prices and Values during this sale are the same as before, always the best that can be had. F. ]. Clsvson k Go.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02
All CT None.

Busy Aerchant-well. sir. what do ysu wanti Timld Youth-Y-yOur daughters hand. Busy Merchant-Can't give it to you. Hr. Either take her entire or leave her. We are not doing an installment busi- ness.-ChieaEo News.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02
~A.s it Wa. Like.

Aiss Bos,onwic4--Dd you % to the Wagner eoDeerti
 hr. Poker-I did.
 hhs B.-what was 1t hkef Nr. P.-IIks Browning set to music. Town and County.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-04-02

A Chicago man has produced the the ory that Venus de Milo never wore eorsets because she had no arms and couldn't pessibly have hooked them to- geth%.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-05-01
SUDENDoRF IN CHARGE.

Announcement is made of the ap-
pointment of E. Sudendorf, of Elgin,
ILL.,, as superintendent of the dairy
branch of the department of agricul-
ture at the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position at st. Louis. The appoint
ment goes into effect at once. Mr..
Sudendorf is secretary of the National
Creamery Buttermakers' association,
and for several years has been special
agent for the department of agri-
culture in charge of the extensive
butter tests. Mr.. Sudendorf is high
authority on all questions pertaining
to the dairy, and his appointment will
be received with qualification by dali
rymen everywhere.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-05-01
WORK TO GO ON.

The agricultural department of the
University of California has discov-
cred that the bill for a plant patholo-
gist to be attached to the college failed
of passage in the legislature. Prof.
Ralph E. Smith, of the Massachusetts,
Agricultural College, was appointed
to fill the place and arrived from the
east prepared for work, and was
amazed when informed of the new
turn of affairs. Arrangements were
soon made for Prof. Smith to go on
with his work, and his salary will be
paid by the asparagus farmers of the
state, who were prepared to engage
him whether or not the bill passed.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-05-01

The breeder who pursues his work
in a systematic manner is the one who
gains the greatest measure of success.
Select the breeding birds with a def
mite aim. If you want heavy layers,
ascertain which are your best layers
and breed them only.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-05-01

One of the secrets of success in the
poultry business is in doing the little
things at just the time when they need
to be done.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1903-05-01

The dairy commissioner of Iowa has
brought a case against the Armour
Packing company for violating the
Iowa oleomargarine law. The firm is
charged with having sold oleomargar-
inc colored in imitation of butter. The
defense put up is that the color was
not produced by artificial coloring
matter, but by the ingredients used.
This would excuse them under the
federal law, but the Iowa commits
sioner holds that the law of that state
is violated if the product is colored in
imitation of butter regardless of how
it is produced. Since many other
states have similar laws, this will con-
stitute an interesting test case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-11-17
FLAMES CAUSE LOSS
OF MUCH PROPERTY
Fire at PocahOntas. IOJva-StraW-
board Factory Burns at
Philadelphia.

Pocohontas, Iowa. Nov. 11.-The
building occupied by the Mutual Tele-
phone exchange, the Quinn Hardware
company. Morse Clothing company
and the Whitney pool and bowling al
ley burned today with loss of $50
OO0
Philadelphia. Nov. 17-Fire today
practically destroyed the five-story
brick bhilding occupied by the Phila-
delphia Strawboard company and sew
eral other tenants. The loss i $780,
600. Five hundred persons. mostly
women. are thrown out of employ
meut
Peoria. Nov. l7.-Fire starting in
the printing office of Jost. Bethard d
Co. one of the largest wholesale gro
Gerry firms in central Illinois. at l
today threatened to completely de-
stroy the store. After an hours
fight the fire was controlled. The loss
is S2G,O 900.