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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-12-30

psrial Catalogue, "Whitaker's $
Almanac, ''t Who's Who" or 'Thom's S
Directory failed to show Sir Philip
Grant, nor could any trace of Lieut.
enant Basil Harding Grant be found
in "Whitakers Directory of Naval
Military Offcers'' or Charts Army
List. . All these publications are stand
ard works of reference to persons In the
nobility of Great Britian or IN HIS
Maiesty's service. The Seventh
Hussars is designated as the Queen S
Own,'' and returned from Natal in
November, 1898. The Forty-hrst Bat
talon of the Imperial Yeomanry is
styled the ''King's Own, be-
cause of its headquarters IN
Norfolk county, where one of the royal
palaces is located.
Wilfred Powell, British consul at
this. port, says he never heard of Sir
Philip Grant and can find no trace OF
him in the books at his disposal. Mr..
Powell is likewise in ignorance OF a
Lieutenant Basil Grant. He says thas
there was such a man as Sir Richard
Grant, but whether the Honorable"
Basil is descendant the consul could
not state.
There are many Grants of noble fam
lily in England and Scotland, and
many of their names appear in the
army and navy lists, but there is no
Basil Harding mentioned. -Phlidel-
phia Bulletin, Dec. l9.
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The End Justifes the Means.

Atlanta. Ga, Dee. 22.-At a ban
ouet given this evening by the bust
ness men of Atlanta to Brig. Gen.
Barry, in command of the department
of the Gulf, Governor Joseph M. Fer
rell, of Georgia. was also guest OF
honor. In responding to the toass,
"The State,' Governor Terrell said,
among other things;
"With many things that President
Roosevelt has done; indeed, with per-
haps most of the acts of his admins
tratiou, differ, but there are two
things which / most heartily endorse
endorse the establishment of the de-
partment Of the Gulf, and most hear
tily endorse the recognition of the in
dependence of Panama, which means
the construction of an Isthmian Canal,
thing in which wey as Southerners,
are most deeply and most vitality in
serested. It is not and cannot be made
a party matter. We want the canal and
we are in fair way to get it, and II
we do not get it now it will be our
own fault
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were protected in weights and
grades. This last is one item where
we are "dug up" Our cotton is grad
ed by those who wish to make money
out of it and of course it is graded as
many points off as conscience and
circumstances allow them to do.
Now, Mr.. Editor, I want to hear
from as many farmers as possible, SO
that, if they approve my plan. we may
get as many organizations as posi- BILE
before another season. The figures
proving our success Guild be given, but
these I will reserve for later letter.
I want to discuss this question of Or
ganiaztion with them. All the
minute details as to handling the cash
for cotton, that is as to the local agent
getting the cash to pay for cotton-the
methods of shipping, invoicing, etc.,
can be told later In word, l want
us to get together and use the methods
God has given to mankind to enrich
them to enrich US. l want Us to mix
more brain with our muscle and enjoy
tie greater returns from the higher
forms of business.
One other item is that we handle our
cotton seed. What in the name Of
reason is the use for US to give some
local mill agent, a merchant or some
loafer 81. Is per ton to handle our cot
ton seed, and when we exchange for
meal 81 per ton on meal, making 81. 10
per ton on meal and seed just to see
some one balance the scales and we do
the loading. Now, my plan is to turn
all this over to our selling agent and
give him a certain per cent, and we
get the 81. Is or 81. Is as the case my
be.
IHhaven't time for more now. Mr..
Editor, but do hope that this subject
will be taken up and that we may be
able to do something for each other.
In another article I want to discuss
the buying feature.
E. D. Smith.
P. S.-If any one wishes more
minute details I would be glad to
communicate with him. My address
is Magnolia, S. G.
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Christmas Holiday Rates.

For the Christmas Holidays the Atlantic
Coast Line announces rate of one and
one third one way fares plus 25c for the
round trip between all points South of the
Potomac and Ohio Rivers and East of the
Mississippi River. Tickets on sale De-
cember 23rd, Oath, 25th, also Both, 31st
and January 1st, 1904, with final limit
January 4th, 1904.
For the accommodation of students and
teachers of schools and colleges the Allan
tic Coast Line has arranged round trip
rates as above, December 10th to Oath,
with final Init January 8sh, 1904.
The train service of the Atlantic Coast
Line is unexcelled. For tickets and full
information apply to Ticket Agents.
WI. CRAIG,
General Passenger Agent.
Wilmington, n. c.
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Stole Dispensary Liquor.

Camden, Dec. 21.-The Bethune
Mercantile Company, of Bethune,
made an assignment Saturday night
to NJ. G. Smith of Camden. This
company began business shortly after
the opening up of the Seaboard Road.
The nominal assets are about equal to
their liabilities.
Thieves broke into a box car at the
Seaboard freight depot Saturday night
and stole about $500 worth Of dispen-
sary whiskey therefrom. Tbey got
hold of some fine case goods, There
were indications that the stuff had
been hauled away in wagons.
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Just One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives relief in
one minnie, because it kills the microbe
which tickles She mucous membrane, caus-
ing the cough, and at the same time clears
the phlegm, draws out the Inflammation
and heals and soothes the affected parts
One Minnie Cough Cu-e strengthens the
lungs, wards off pneumonia and is a harm
less and never failing cure in all curable
cases of Coughs, Colds and Group. One
Minute Cough Cure is pleasant 20 take,
harmless and good alike for young and
old. Sold by j. S. Hughson & Co.
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Rector of St. Luke's,
Ashburnham, Ontario, Testi6es to the
Good Qualities of Chamberlain's
Rnrnad

Ashburnham, Ontario, Testlles to the
Good Qualities of Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.
Ashburnham, Ont. april 18, 1901
shink it is only right that l should tell you
what q wonderful effect Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has produced. The day be-
fore Easter I was so distressed with cold
and cough that l did not think to be able
to take any duties the next day, as my
voice was almost choked by the cough.
The same day l received an order from
YOU for bottle of your Congh Remedy. |
at once procured sample bottle, and took
about three doses OF the medicine. To my
great relief the cough and cold had com
pletely disappeared and l was able to
preach three times on Easter Day. know
that this rapid ard effective cure was due
to your Cough Remedy. [ make this testl-
monial without solicitation, being thank
full to have found such Godsent remedy.
Respectfully yours,
E. A. Langfeldt, NJ. A.,
Rector of st. Lakes Church.
To Chamberlain Medicine Co.
This remedy is ssaE sale by chlna's
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How we Catch a Cold

A cola is sometimes contracted while
remaining inactive for while in an un-
comfortable room or cold draft and by
falling to sleep under like conditions. But
most colds are caught while sleeping too
cold at night. Deep sleep causes sluggish
circulation which renders the system sus-
ceptible to change of temperature. To
prevent colds, sleep under plenty of cover.
To cure colds, use Rydale's Elixir, it les
sens the severity and shortens the dura-
tion of a cold and prevents pneumonia,
bronchitis and consum ption. All dealers.
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San Francisco, CAL, Dec. 25.-
Orders nave been received from Wash
ington by local transport officials to
get the troop ships Sherman and New
port in readiness for service i'm
mediately. The transport officials
maintain secrecy as to the orders re-
ceived and refused to divulge the in
tended destination of the vessels. It
is generally believed, however, that
1t is the intention to have the troop
ships in readiness for any movement
towards Panama.
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A Vest-Pocket Doctor.

Never in the way, no trouble to carry,
easy to take. pleasant and never failing in
results are DeWitt's Little Early Risers. A
vial of these little pills in the vest-pocket
is certain guarantee against headache,
biliousness, torpid liver and all of the ;lls
resulting from constipation. They tonic
and strengthen the liver. Sold by j. S.
Hughson & Co.
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Hudson, N. Y, Dec. s.-Brooding
over his inability to purchase suitable.
Christmas gifts for his three mother
less children, Joseph Phillips,
Hollowville farmer, last night murder
ed the children and then hanged him
self in a neighbours barn.
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What's in a Name?

Everything is in the name when it comes
TO Witch Hazel Salve. E. C. Dewitt & Co..
of Chicago, discovered some years ago
how to make a salve from Witch Hazel
that is specific for Piles. For blind,
bleeding, itching and protruaing Piles,
eczema, cuts, burns, bruises and all skin
diseases DeWitt's Salye has no equal. This
has given rise to numerous worthless coun-
terfeits. Ask for DeWitt's-the genuine.
Sold BY j. S. Hughson & CD.
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Washington Dec. 24.-At the reqaest
of the state department Secretary
Moody has sent cablegram to Rear
Admiral Sterling commanding the
Asiatic squadron to dispatch war
ship to Chemulpo Corea to protect
American interests there.
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Head About to Burst From Sc
we're Bilious Attack.

II had severe bilious attack and felt
like my head was about to burst when l
got hold of q fres sample of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Itook
dose of them after supper and next day
felt like a new man and have been feeling
happy ever since" says Mr.. J. W. Smith OF
Juliff, Texas. For blilousness, stomach
troubles and constipation these Tablets
have no equal. Price % cents. For sale
by China's Drug Store.
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GUN and LOGKSMI1H.

l take pleasure in giving no.
tice to my friends and the pub
lie generally, that, having re,
gained my health, have re-
opened my shop, and am ready
to do any work in the
line of Guns, Locks, Sewing
Machines, &c. Prices reasona-
BILE, work done prompt y and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Shop removed to No. 22
West Liberty street, TWO doors
from Osteen's Book Store.
r. s. BRADWELL
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Kind Letter From a Pleased
Unsolicited.
Office of
Lee & Noise.
Attorneys at Law.
sumter. :. {.

DR.. Highsmith.
Dear Sir Before going north
last summer, you examined my
eyes and prescribed glasses. Dur
ing my stay in New York, 1 con-
suited an eminent oculist, DR.. Reese,
who again examined my eyes, and
stated that you had diagnosed them
correctly and had given me the
glasses which required.
also take pleasure in stating
that the glasses you prescribed for
my son, Harmon, have given him
entire salts sfaction. will be glad
to recommend you to all persons
who may require your attention as
oculist, as l fee. sure that your
work will give entire satisfaction.
Yours trnly,.
Marion Noise.
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Panama, Dec. 24.-C. Mallet, the
British consul, has officially Informed
the iunta that he has received cable
gram from the British foreign Office to
the effect that Great Britain formally
recognizes the republic Of Panama.
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An exchange denounces Congressman
Crumpacker as an ass. This is
monstrous iniustice-to the ass. We
mean the Balaam kind.-Wilmington
Star.
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Land Surveying

canita] stock paid il. $4,000 90
Undivided surplus, $4,000 90.
Individual iabil6ty of stockhold
ers in excess of their stock, $4,000 90
Transacts general banking business;
also has a Saving Bank Department. De-
posts of 81 and upward received. Inter
est allowed at the rate of 4 per cent. per
annuua, payable semi-annually.
WE. B. HAYNSWORTH,P President
R. I. MANNING, W. +. REA4E,
President. Cashier.
Jan. 81.
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!! !!

To what we have to say about Shrink
ing Tires.
We have the latest and best tire
setter made, and with it do the best
work or money refunded. Four tires
set in half hour fellows not burned
or injured. No wheels spoiled by
welding tires too short work done
neater than by taking tire of ; no
boring felloe for new bolt holes no
flaws left in tires.
Also repair and paint buggies in
frst-class style. We are still doing
the best horse shoeing.
Won OLSEN & SHIRAR,
Beck of Booth Live Stock Co.'s Stable.
Dec 24-2w
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S1oo,Ooo.oO Capital.
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
of Sumter, S. G.

Total Security for Depositors, S225.oo0 90
ONLY NATlevla BANK IN CITY OF SUMTER
Largest Capital of any Bank IN this
section of Soash Carolina.
Strongest Bank in Eastern part Of this
State.
Interest allowed on deposits to d limited
amount.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
a. j. CHINA, President.
NELL O'DONNELL, Vice President.
q. D. BARNETT, r. D. LEE,
G. A. LENNON, JOHN REID,
E. P. Kicker.
R. L. ErMUNDS, Cashier.
3. D. LEE, Sol5citor.
BOOKKEEPERS.
j. L. McCe)luu, D. j. Winn, 5r.,
Oliver L. Yates.
July 3o-3n,
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Are Farmers Willing to Protect
Themselves J?
From the Greenville Mountaineer.

Nh. E. D. Smith, of Sumter county
has contributed an article to our
columns this week IN regard to selling
cotton that ought to open the eyes of
the cotton producers in South Caro-
lima.
The plan is simple and easily under
stood. and any farmer can comprehend
it. The plan is safe and inexpensive,
and does not cost anything to make
the experiment. The plan is fair and
honest, and every self-sustaining farm
er can enter it. The plan has been
tried and proven successful, and there
is no reason why it should not be
duplicated in any community. except
that farmers are not easily persuaded
to act upon their own judgment, bat
nine out Of ten will listen to the
sdyice of men whose interests are in
direct conflict with theirs.
Let us apply the principle upon
which Mr.. Smiths plan is based to
a matter Of wider application, and one
that affects the cotton market oftener
than anything else. Suppose there
was a general organization Of cotton
farmers throughout the South, COM
posed of one-haR the men who grow
cotton. and that there was a general
superintendent directing operations !;
that the price of cotton was being
deprecated by heavy receipts at all
the ports, which has been the case
quite often his season; that the general
superintendent should direct all selling
agents to hold back the cotton ano not
let bale go forward for ten days or
until be directed otherwise, what
would the shippers and exporters do
about it? Does any one imagine that
the price of cotton would go down
under the operation of this plan?
Liverpool, New York and New Or
leans would grow indignant, as mat
ter of course, and We would hear
great deal of comment upon the farm
ers' monopoly and the injustice of COM
binations. In fact it would be charg-
ed that the farmers had formed trust
and this would be a great bugbear IN
the eyes Of men who have been and
are now controlling the markets Of the
world. What is all right when they
are in the saddle would become all
wrong in their estimation when the
farmers are handling the reins:
The Mountaineer would be pleased
to have responses from every county
in South Carolina as to what the
farmers think of organizing Protec--
tive Association on the lines suggested
by Mr.. Smith, who is practlcalt
farmer with business qualifications OF
high order, and who has demonstrst-
ed the feasibility of his plan with the
cooperation of his neighbors If there
is any defect in this plan, let it be
shown at once, so that it can be re-
medied in time.
THE FARMERS PROTECTIVE
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E. D. Smith.
P. S.-If any one wishes more
minute details I would be glad to
communicate with him. My address
is MAGNOLIA S. c..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-12-27
and 2:ls Ia. five others started,

Mr. Henry r. Oxnard, of New York,
treasurer OF the sugar trust. has pur-
chased through a. p, Bibb, of Char
lottesvllle. president OF the Virginia Real
Estate Association, the fine old estate
known as the Beverly Farm near Lees
burg, In Fauuuicr county. This farm IS
right In tho midst of ono OF the richest
grazing districts In Virginia, and will
be devoted to breeding thoroughbred
horses by Mr. Oxnard, There are over
600 acres In the place, and It Is only
abou, three hours ride from Washing
ton, hence Is convenient Of access 10
the new owner, who doubtless for that
reason preferred locating there to the
"bue grass" region OF Kentucky, as was.
II Is said. his original idea
1t Is Mr., oxnards Intention to take
only few of his mares To Beverly at
present but Will gather them all together
next fall. when his stud manager VIII
have the buildings, paddocks and barns
in order.
Beverly Farm is an ideal place for
stock raising, being well watered, rolling
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THE CUsToM-HOUsE.
"A Part Of It Rushed and the
Other at Ease.

Tho Federal building wns almost vacant
yesterday. The occupants OF the various
lciiices had mot finished their celebration
of Christmas. The clerk Of the District
Court, Mr.. Brady and his deputy were N
ahe office much Of the day, bit there was
little to do but wait for closing time. The
office was closed curly. end II might have
been closed the whole day almost as well.
In the nlarshae Office Mr.. Treat was
still a way. but Deputy MARSHAL Bland was
holding down the Office Until tho arrival
late III the afternoon from WASHINGTON,
where he spent the holiday quietly with
relatives. 5s&
lne revenue Offices were closed up tight
early ii the day. there being LITTLE TO 40
and little disposition to do that From
now on to the end Of the year. and well
into the new year the force VIII be BUSY
n Mir Joseph 3. Stewart custodian of the
building and collector OF customs. was
sitting at the receipt of customs. but the
uuty-pnyers were lacking, and the COLES
tor did not take In enough to pay ms
days salary
On the postottlce floor the entire force
was wrestling with piles of 6elated Christ
Of letters. which seemed to be augmented
faster than they could be distributed or
5 delivered. The carriers went forth stag
Eering under their loads Of Christmas
mail, and many a heart was made happy
by the delivery Of the missive which con-
ita Inc reinembranccs from absent friends;
The business force of the postoffice viii
soon be making up the reports Of the
months business and iignrIns up receipts
tor the year. 5Ne
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ANOTHER ILLEGAL
POSTOFfICE LEASE
And Another Western Senator
About to Get Into the Mesles
OF Outraged Law.
Especial 10 the Times Dlspatch.o

NoDGEidl ~ . nv
WAsHlNGxeN,. dec, .5.-Following
close on TIE f:ristow report In the post
office scandal comes u new discovery OF
illegal renting Of a postottice site. Tho
allesat ton Is made that Eenator Warren.
of Wyoming il the lessor of the post
office building in Cheyenne. The lease
was made in April, 1882. for n four-ycar
tam. MIS-
The matter has been brought to tho at
tcntlcn OF the Postofflce Department, and
tho lease will doubtless be Cancelled, In
an interview, Senator Warren Is reported
rs saying; II cannot say at thE mo-
ment whether or not my name is affixed
10 II lease with the government for the
Cncycrne postofiicc a number Of build
1ngs In Cheyenne are owned j." corpora
tions III. which am Interested and I
hold several in private ownership. The
Inatoffee occupies portion OF the War
rem block. built by Mo for general pur-
poses ever twenty-five years ago. The
lcstrfiicc has been In the block part
ot thc time. off and OIL. for nearly twenty
years During the time the block in ques-
lion has changed ownership two or three
times, If it was standing In my name,
or in the name of a corporation with
winch | was connected at the time the
leases were executed then very likely
signed them. either as agent, offer OF
owner"
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\
Sthe time she was rolling In the trough I'll
L at tbs sea they had I'LL been kept under
lock aud key. SO tint they could not
~ On deck, where tlcy would have in-
stantly been swept overheard The Me-
nominee reached Falmouth Oh December
$1stl. three days before the Cedric sailed.
1ter four other passengers VIII come over
III tho next Atlantic transport s.eathef
10 sail. the Mirnehnhh. Ks
IS Those that arrived on tho Cedric yes
tnrday say that fully 10000 will have
10 be spent on tile steamer for repairs
before she cat, again be put In commits.
sion. she was swept FROM side 70 siue
#tin1e and time agnin. 'rhe plates or me
forward bridge were bent and buckled,
her stanclions and rails washed away,
deck plates warped and twist cd as though
they were Of pastsbonrd tunnels knocked
5nwry, and everything above water was
damaged by the seas. Had It not been
FOR tho hcroisn and energy OF Captain
Lucas and his men. the Menominee would
probably be at the bottom now. Her
passengers say there cannot be any too
high praise give,, to the officers and crew
or tho disabled steamer.
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land and splei1did blue grass. Mr.. Ok
snards has been sfortupate In securing the
services Sbf Mr.. wv. Jardine6a as stud man
ager, Mr. Jardine. d ScotchInan by birth.
has had many years experience in the
breeding Sand raising OF. thoroughbred
stock In England, Z and also In the Argen-.
tine, where fdr several years he was In
charge Of Chg 5Maras- Ma cional, where
there are over two hundred mares kept
Mr.. Jardne isIfnoW at Beverly, and will
get things In shape to reoeivc&the mares
that will be Slipped there at once.
After the close Of the washington
meeting Robert Bradlcy's stable OF run
ners was shipped home and placed In
winter quarters at Greenway Farm. Will
cox Wharf, Va Mr. Bradley was here
for couple Of days during the
past week and reports that his
horses are all doing we'll. He
Is well pleased with the condition Ct
Peter Paul, tile bay geldng by Aloha,
dam Emlnence; by imported Kyrle DAILY,
who proved himself to be one Of the best
two yedr olds2 Of the season OF 1903. In
act. Mr.. Bradley looks for Peter Paul to
win tile American Derby for 1901, as did
Robert Waddoll. that other son of Aloha