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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

Columbia, May 19,-The week end
ing 3 a. M, Monday, May 18th, had a
mean temperature of IS degrees, which
is about degrees below normal.
Complaint is general OF cool nights be-
ing detrimental to the growth of
young crops, and the need Of warmer
weather is indicated for the whole
State and for all crops. There was a
harmful excess Of cloudiness;; with all
but the last two days cloudy. Light
to fresh to high easternly winds pre-
vailed throughout the entire week that
proved injurious.
Rain fell over the entire State and
was generally beneficial. but the rain
fall was excessive in lower Barnwell,
Charleston, Hampton and Beaufort
counties, doing considerable damage
by washing lands in the latter. The
rainfall was light, and generally in
sufficient, in the central, northern, and
western counties where the need of
rain is indicated to render hard and
crusted lands ft to plow, and to supply
moisture for the termination of re-
Gently planted seeds. The absence OF
heavy rains was favorable for farm
work, that made rapid progress except
in the above named counties where
rainfall was excessive and where the
ground is too wet TO cultivate and fields
are becoming grassy.
Stands of cotton have improved, but
are not perfect, but recently planted
and repanted fields are coming up nice
ly. Chopping is underway, but has not
become general. First cultivation is
general. The weather has been too
cool for the best development of cotton,
in consequence Of which the plants are
small for the season.
The condition Of upland corn, as to
stands and growth, is fairly good over
the western counties, but stands on
low lying lands in the eastern and cen
tral counties are still being destroyd
by worms, necessitating contant re-
planting. Cultivation made good pro-
gress, but corn does not seem to
respond satisfactorily. Bottoms being
planted in palces, but most of these
lands are either too vet or too hard to
prepare properly.
Tobacco is doing well; plants are
scarce in Chester county. Some fields
in Florence county that were destroyed
by hail are being planted to cotton.
About half the reports indicate an
improvement in oats, generally where
rainfall was copious, and in the wes-
tern counties where the damage from
the aphis was less severe, and less ex-
tended, while the other half indicate
a very low condition and POOR prospec-
tive yield. Oats are ripening and will
soon be ready to harvest. Wheat has
rusted badly, and only in few
localities is even fair yield indicated.
Spring oats are more promising.
Rice is thriving in some sections,
but in the Colleton and Georgetown
districts continued high tides have
prevented the proper drainage of
rice fields. Pear trees. are blighting
badly. Early peaches are dropping
freely owing to worms, but fruit
prospects are on the whole good. Gar
dens are fine. Sweet potato slips have
been set out. Weather too cool for
melons. Wild berries becoming plenti-
ful. Pastures excellent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20
yEmTABLE DEATH TRAP.
Sanitary inspectors Surprised at
the Condition Of the State House.

The secretary of state has for the
past two or three days had number of
plumbers and sanitary experts to in
spect the sewerage arrangements in
the State house, which caused SO much
alarm last week. Some of the sanitary
inspectors say that they never saw
such conditions as they found at the
State capitol and they express great
surprise that the matter had been
allowed to run along as it has been.
They call this veritable death trap
and insist that it should be corrected
at once. ee.-State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

ing to our own incomprehensibility
(great goodness what a word. We,
our own self, have not seen Columbia in
40 years. Not since leaving the
drill camp at Lightwood Knot Springs,
for the seat of war in 1862, and the
city was complete revelation.
We'd lived some in the beautiful
Forest city, Savannah, Ga, and were
little prepared to find her match in
our own beautiful capital city, with
her imposing capitol edifice and hand
some surroundings, her splendid bouie
wards stretching out into the farms of
other days and even across the river.
The sky scraper attracted very much
attention. One confounded old corn
full s'confed'' steaded himself ag'in
tree and gazed up to the topmost story
for several minutes: then walked off
with the muttered comment, "that
thing is too damned high" A
view of Columbia from the Lexington
heights across the river reveals a
picture worthy the brush of any land
and water scape painter We'll have
to acknowledge that we were first car
ried bodily to the Penitentiary and were
not permitted to see the city until
our time was served out there. We
were assigned to the dining room de-
partment and it fitted our frame of
mind so we'll we wouldn't mind being
sentenced again.
We signed petition or two for par
don, I hope the petitioners deserve it.
Pardons seem to be what's mostly
hankered after in this institution.
Some other of our friends were anxi-
Gus to see the insane at the asylum, but
we don't know why unless they have
no mirrors at home, we have one and
can crafty our curiosity at any time.
The parade of the old decrepits was
pathetic and the most pathetic feature
was their simplicity in attempting it.
The floral parade was exquisite, but
to US, the most beautiful display and
picture was the terrace garden of
loveliness on the capitol steps and
portico just before the Governors
speech, and the funniest thing was
the general stampede and mastery,
retreat to shelter, made when show
er came and those precious, pricely ~
hats were in grave danger of damage,
God bless the women all the same.
They are our-our-no they are none
Of them ours-O doggon, sound taps.
Guv.
Wee Nee, May II, 1908.
P. S.-We are loyal Lee county
citizen, and expect to do our little best
e L 4. z L l-,r
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

Mai. H. T. Wilson, of this city
will deliver the annual address in Gov
ernor Heyward's IS stead.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

The commencement of the Columbia
Female College takes place tbs year,
May 29-June I'd.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20
White Stone Litl1ia Springs.
The best Lithia Water in America, the largest
and most modern brick hotel in the Carolinas
or Georgia, the coolest resort in the State.

All modern improvements, ELECTRIC car line
from Southern Ry. to Hotel Well shaded,
pleasant grounds scenery equal to the noun
tains, and all amusements found at first class
watering places. Come to White Stone LitIaia
Springs for health or pleasure
Read what the noted Dr. L c. Stephens who stands the
head the profession in South Carolina and who pres
dent Of the State Medical Association also president Of the
Medical Board Of Examiners of South Carolina until he
signed to move to Greenvile says:
Greenvile S c., October 10, 1902
After service Of at White Stone Ltha Springs
resident physician hesitate say that the effect Of
the upon those who drink for any length of time has
been perfectly marvellous Invariably both flesh
and appetite was perceptble in week. proving
mineral water Of undoubted powerful tonic property It's
cuar adapaby to diseases originating from disorders OF the
kidneys bladder and liver such dopsy Bright disease
diabetes and acid caeu and all forms of dyspepsia rheu
masn and gou be expected from the splendid analysis
It has been noted frequently that visitors before coming here
had to follow every meal with form Of corrective con-
fine themselves entirely predgested foods discarded
these entirely being delighted find that the alone
natures own remedy-suficed.
Of the many who drank this this for days
consecutivey but experienced decided benefit and
perceptble gain weight varying from two to five pounds
l. c. STEPHENS, NJ. D.
Columbia, S. c., October l, 1902
Mr. J. 7. Harris White Stone Springs, S. G.
Dear Sir Your favor of the Sth ult duly received
In reply thereto would say that affords much pleasure
to add commendaon your springs and all It's
surroundings Our visit there last August highly enjoyed
and greatly appreciated by all We derived much benefit
from the use Of the water and say without hesitation
that have used any mineral with greater bene
fs The actionn Of this both kidneys and liver was
very marked and beneficial.
We are also pleased add commentator your hotel
and all of its surroundings We found the building all that
could be expected and fully to your representation The
table kept and afforded entire satisfaction We would
without hesitation commend most avorap any seek
ing mineral of this character and trust that you
will enjoy future Of great prosperity for this enterprise well
started and which deserves the patronage of people
Yours very truly, W. A. CLARK,
President Carolina n. Bank.
For rates and particulars address
WHITE STONE LITHIA WATER CO.,
May Is White Stone Springs, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

Forecast for 36 hours ending s p.
H., Thursday issued from Washing
ton, d. c.:
For Sumter and vicinity-Fair to,
nigot and Thursday. Stationary tenn,
perature.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

Wee Nee, May 1t, 1908.
P. S.-We are a loyal Lee county
citizen, and expect to do our little best
for the promotion of her interest, but
as Confederate veteran and member
of Camp Dick Anderson our sacred
allegiance is due and shall ever be rem
dered to our old Game Cock county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

Gov. Hayward Cannot Come to the S
n. A. Commencement.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20
Local Weather Report.

For a hours ending 9 =. NJ, May
20, 1903:
Temperature: Maximum, 80; Mini
mum, 60; Mean, 741. Precipitation,
0.Co. Character of day-Clear. Di-
rection of wind-South.
Sun rises, 4.57: sun sets, $50.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

Fhe Sunser Hoecanson was toundee
io 1850 and tde True Soushroas in 1866
rse We:camon and Soothron now has
he combined circulation and influence
of both Of eGe old papers, and is mani
sfsesly the best sdversisiag medium 10
Sanaser.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

The war department may eventually
be forced to make public all Of Gen.
Miles Philippine report which the
officials attempted to suppress because
IS told the truth about the intoierable
conditions existing il the islands un-
der American disagreement. A
garbled version of the report has been
published, but all of it is demanded by
kha nuhIic.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

Our City Council believes in spread
ing out even though it costs money to
do SO, and Notwithstanding the fact
that the money SO expended for frills. SO
to speak. for the FIRE department must
be borrowed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

If Japan undertakes to whip Russia
there is more than apt to be important
changes in the map of the Orient.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

If the Sumter Water Works are now
worth si10, 900, the valuation fixed by
Its owners, what will it be worth
ten years hence? We are Informed
that the system when installed about
ten years ago cost between thirty and
forty thousand dollars and subsequent
expenditures are estimated to have
brought the total cost up to s50,0 600.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

The new owners Of the Augusta
Chronicle. Messrs. H. II. Cobiniss and
Thos. W.Loyless, of Atlanta, took charge
Tuesday and there is apparent mark-
ed improvement in the paper already.
The men and great opportunity in
She newspaper field have met.
Nay all possible success attend the
efforts of the new owners to build up a
great paper in Augusta.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

Charleston has deep water on the
The deepest of any port south OF
New York-snd the News and Courier
IS calling for big ships to use the fine
harbor. The way for Charleston to
get the big ships is to build them
with her own money. Utilize some OF
the rusty dollars lying idlein the bank
vaults. Self help is the only secret~of
industrial and commercial sal7ation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-05-20

All modern improvements, electric car L
from Southern Ry. to Hotel. Well shad
pleasant grounds, scenery equal to the moi
tains, and all anausements found at first clz
watering places. Come to White Stone Litl
Springs for health or pleasure.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
HOUSES EoR RsNr
FOR RENT-mIscsLLANsous.


FOR RENT-Six-<oom house. al 5
Hewitt avenue. West SIDE 7s-Stx
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
is WITH AMERICA NOW.
German Sentiment Changed in Favor
of Monroe Qcctrire

Berlin, Feb 1S-Ernest Won Widen
bruch. Emperor Williams favor.te con-
temporary poet. and sometimes for that
reason called the court poet. has written
an article on Germany ana the Monroe
Doctrine in which he says It IS clearly
in q lire with Gernany's interests and
policy 10 join with the United States in
maintaining the doctrine and expresses
the hope that the United States will ex-
tend this authority over ell Latin
America. This he says, may be the
greatest struggle Of the Twentieth CEN
fury. It VIII be a contest OF the Ger
manic race against Latin1om. Germany
Started the struggle against it in 1870. and
America continued il in 1888 II is the
inevitab}e strife Of the GerInanic against
the Latin races. which must continue
until the Germanic race is supreme. IN
this struggle 10 German can be in doubt
as TO where his sympathies and active
aid should go"
Herr Won Nideubruch urges Germany
TO make an explicit and positive declara-
tion in favor Of the Monroe doctrine, 50
that al the world may know where she
stands, and thus remove any doubt what
ever that Germany is with the United
States, and that Germany has absolutely
no occasion 10 be hostile to the Monroe
doctrine and On every occasion support it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
C(NHIY AnI)E SPEECH
At Ninth Annual Meeting of
Catholic University Alumni.
GLOWING TRIBUTE TO LEO
Praise for 0'ComeII, New
Rector of the University.


New York. Feb. 1S.-The ninth annual
banquet of the alumni OF the Catholic uni
versity Of Washington, D. c. was held
tonight at the Waidorf-Astoria. Bishop
Thomas J. Conaty, rector OF the universe
u, who is about 10 be transferred to the
bishopric of Los Angeles. responded TO
the toast, The Holy Father. Leo XIII
The bishop said Leo XIII was very near
and dear to every Catholic and evoked
sentiments the noblest that the human
heart can cherish. He pictured Impressive
y the great white shepherd Of Christen-
dom, from the vantage point of ninety
ana more years. reviewing the events Of
a century past and forecasting the CEN
fury that is beginning"
Bishop Conaty referred gIOwinsly to his
successor. Monsiguor O'Connell, who is
coming from the American college at
Rome 10 be rector OF the universit He
said that in its fourteen years 100 men
had passed through the university. which
was the only university in America not
having q collegiate attachment.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
NO ARGUMENT NEEDED
Every Sufferer from CatarTh Knows
That SalVes, Lotions, Washes,
Sprays and Douches Do
Not Cure.

Powders, lotions, saIves. sprays and in
halers cannot really cure Catarrh, be-
cause this disease IS a blood disease and
Nlec2I applications, II they accomplish any
thing at all, simply give transient re
lief
The catarrhal poison is in the blood and
the mucus membrane Of the nose. throat
and traehea tries TO relieve the system
by secretrS large quantities of mucus.
the discharge sometimes closing up the
nostriIs. dropping into the throat. caus-
ing deafness by closing the EUstachiaR
tubes and after time causing catarrh
OF stomach or serious throat and lung
troubles.
a remedy 10 really cure catarrh must
be an internal remedy which VIII cleanse
the blood from catarrhal poison and re-
move the fever and congestion from the
mucous membrane.
The best and most modern remedies for
tbs purpose are aatiseptics scientifically
known as Red Gum. Blood Root and Hy-
drastin. and while each OF these have
been successfully used separately. YET il
has been difficult 70 get them al com
bined in one paIatable. convenient ana
efficient form.
The manufacturers OF tte new catarrh
cure, Starts Catarrh Tablets. have Sue
ceeded admirably in accomplishing this
result. They Sre large. pleasant tasting
lozenges, 70 be dissolved IN the mouth.
thus reaching every part % the mucous
membrane OF the threat and finally the
stomach.
Unlike many catarrh remedies. Stuart's
Catarrh Tablets contain no cocaine. oTi-
ate or any injurious drug whatever and
are equally beneficial FOR little children
and adults
Mr- c. r. Rembrandt Of Rochester. y.
Y says: i know Of few people who
have suffered as much as I from Catar-h
OF the head. threat and stomach. I used
sprays, inhale-s and powders for months
81 time with only slight relief ana had
no hope O. cure. I had not the means
20 make a change OF climate, which
seemed my only chance Of cure.
Last spring read an account 81 some /
remarkable cures made by Stuart's Ca !
tarrh Tablets and promptly bought a nftv
cent box from ny druggist ana obtained
such positive benefit from that one pack I
age that ! continued 10 use them daily /
Hnrtl now I consider myself entirely free 1
rom The disgusting annoyance Of catarrh: I
ny head is clear. my digestion al could /
ask and my hearing which had begun 70 /
fAii as result OF the oatarrh has Sreatlv
improved until feel can hear as well /
- ever. They are household necessity
q my family +
stuarts Cataruh Tablets are sold by I
druggists at . cents for complete treat |
uaent ard for convenience safety and /
prcrupt results they are undoubtedly che /
lDng looked for catarrh cure.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
OF THE SOUTH
WEST.
Aid and Inducements Offered by the
Missouri Pacific Railway

The Missouri Pacific Railway is bend
ing every effort towards developing tie
agricultural, mineral and Industrial re-
sources of the West and Southwest. To
attain this end, it asks the aid and CO.
operation OF every farmer, miner, mer-
chant and professional man along its
lines.
The development OF the products of any
section Of the country means just so much
more capital to be spent in that section
Prosperous neighbors make a prosperous
community. especially if they live and
have their interests at home
1t is this class Of persons that the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railway asks The patrons
along its lines to invite to their sections.
You furnish the names and addresses.
and We viii furnish the necessary de-
scriptiye and illustrated literature TO in
duce them 20 settle in your community
We wish TO colonize the West and
Southwest. and offer every in6ucenent
IN the way Of excellent transportation
facilities and low rates TO al prospec-
tive settlers and honeseekers
H. c. TOWNSEND.
Gel1 Passenger ard Ticket Agt.
79-2t St Louis. 10.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
DESCENDED FROM LAFAYETTE.
New Attache Appointed in French L.
nation AZ Mashinuton

Paris. Feb. 1S.-The foreign Office today
announced the appointment Of The VI
cor1te De Chambrun 10 be an, attache
OF the French embassy at Washington.
He is q great grandson OF Lafayette, was
the representative Of the Lafayette family
at the Rochambeau ceremonies. and is a
brother Of Marquis de Chamtrur 2 mem
Der of the chamber of DEPUTIES. who IS
the ranking representative Of the family
The yicompte viii sah FOR New York
March :. Owing 10 the recent death OF
hts mother. the venerable maTgEise. who
was the head C the family, the vicomte
is in mourning and viii be compelled 70
Withhold from participation IN social
events &C. the present
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
REAL ESTATE EoR SALE


FOX SALE-At 5000 below the market.
~ Sa@rter seetzon farm Wei lEnpToyed
4o-lSS rom c<71er .. Wichita Easy
terms Possession March 81 C2H or
write cwler. 81 " Lawrence avenue.
city S1-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
SITUATION wANTEO-wALE.

WANTED-Job as bartender or porte
Address It. II. c." care Eagle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
CLEANING THEM OUT.
Grand Jury is After the Suspicious ST.
LoEis Concerts.

St Louis. Feb. 1S.-Louis c. Bohle. for
ney Folk today raided the office Of the
National Securities company, a broker
age concern, taking the firms books and
records 70 the grand jJry rooms and
leaving a detective in charge OF the
premises. Charles Brooks. president OF
the company, was put under arrest, ard
all the office employees were summoned
before the grand jury. The grand jury
resumed its investigation OF turf invest
ment and brokerage companies this at
ternoon. The following companies were
the subject Of investigation: Celia Com
mission company. RiaIo Grain company.
Leftwich Commission company and Ma
tionaI Securities company
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
New Mexico Has Trouble With It's
Normal School Also.

East Las Vegas, y. NJ, Feb. 1s-Be-
cause of the resignation OF President
Frank Springer Of the board Of regents
Of the Normal University and the ru-aors
Of changes in the faculty. President Hew-
lit OF the university and the sixteen
teachers have some on a strike. They have
have written TO Governor Otero asking
him not to accept 8dr. Springer's resigna-
ton and TO appoint regents who are
friendly to the school.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
LIGHT ON THE MATTER.
British Legation at Caracas Too Slow
for the Americans


Washington, Feb. 1&-SOme light is
thrown upon the unplessant reference
made by Dir. Haggard. the Brtish minis
te- at Caracas 10 the United States
charge d affair-s Russell. and published
IN the British Blue book yesterday by a
naval officer now stationed at Washing
ton, who was II Venezuelan waters and
frequently At the American legation dur
ing the period referred TO by Mr.. Hag-
gard Without going into details it ap-
pears in this official statement that by
trying to assist some British citizens in
their distress without first losing the
time necessary TO hunt up and confer with
the minister the American legation in
Cured the IL viii OF Mr.. Haggard and the
difficulty got 10 be rather personal SO
that all the exchanges between the TWO
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19

WAETED-sn s OF Broom. zzS.lern house
VIII take a long ease Address Cox
20 " Douglas &-t1
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
PUBLIC LAND WITHDRAWN.
Government Meaning Business in IT.
rioatic1 Experiments

Cheyenne. Wyo.. Feb. 1.-THE Cheyenne
land once today received instructions
from the general land officc 10 withdraw
from entry. except under the irrigation
act. q strip Of land in Northern LARAMIE
county. varying in width rom twelve to
thirty niles ard extending entirety across
the county from east . west. This tract
comprises 7se.eo9 acres and VII b. under
the Devils Gate reservoir. yerhaps the
first 70 be constructed under TIE national
frr-i-at:on law
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-02-19
PERSONAL

FOR ADoPTEOS-A bstY boy Cal %
wr.ts - N-yE9na- 1-x
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"a Ra.ir. coInneI Pratt

Washington. Feb. 1S-A2 order WAS Is
sued At the war department tczay BY
direction 81 the president. placing OF the
retired LIST Coloael Richard Z. PRATT.
superintendent Of the Ir6iaz sch5oi at
Carlisle. Ii Is said that the retirement y
Colonel Pratt does not necessarily involve
any change IL the slIperirdence z the
school