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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
$4,000. 90
This Years Cotton Crop.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The report of
the department. Of agriculture today
indicates total production of cotton
in the United States in the year 1904
o.. amounting to 12, l62, 700 bales.
The area picked or to be picked is
estimated at 80, 055, 700 acres, a reduc-
tion of 1876, 600 acres or 5.3 per cent
from the acreage estimated as planted.
The report says that from present in
dlcations the average weight of bales
is not likely to fall below 500 pounds
net. Round bales have been included
in this estimate and reduced to their
equivalent In square bales. The esti-
mate does not include linters.
The estimated production in bales,
by States, is as follows:
Virginia 19, 300: North Carolina
6GD. 600; South Carolina 1,099, 700 ::
Georgia 1,764, 900; Florida u, 200 !;
Alabama 1,27s, 900; Mississippi l.
5SS, 800: Louisiana GIT, 800; Texas
1892, 800; Arkansas 80, 700; Tennessee
343, 600; Missouri 43,9O0; Oklahoma
24e 900: Indian Territory 1893, 100.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Grip Quickly Knocked Out.

"Some weeks ago during the severe win
tef weather both my wife and myself con-
tracted severe colds which speedily devel
oped into the wo-st kind of Ia grippe with
all its miserable symptoms" says MIR. J.
$. Egleston of Maple Landing, Iowa.
knees and joints aching, muscles sore,
head stopped up. eyes and nose running,
with alternate spells of chills and fever.
We began using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, aiding the same with dose of
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets,
and by its liberal use soon completely
knocked out the grip" These Tablets
promote a healthy action OF the bosels,
liver and kidneys which is always beneficial
when the system is congested by cold or
attack of the grip. For sale by all Druggists
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
DETRIMENTAL TO COTTON TRADE.
Charleston Cotton Exchange Com
plains of Manner in Which Gin
ners' Reports are Issued.

Charleston, Dec. 6.-The Charles
ton cotton exchange today adopted
the following resolution and sent a
copy to the chief statistician for man
ufacture. census bureau:
Resolved, That it is the sense Of
this exchange that the method adopt
ed this year by the census bureau
in issuing the report of cotton ginned
il instalments instead of in sum to-
tai, as done by said bureau in pre-
vlous years, has been serious 0etri-
ment to the cotton trade this season,
unsettling the market values of spot
cotton and creating erroneous impress
siops as to the final outcome of the
cotton ginned. And it is further re-
solved that the chief statistician of
the census bureau be respectfully ask
ed and requested to issue all future
reports of the cotton ginned in a
monthly form in its entirety, as was
his manner of doing same in the pre-
vious season.
(Signed) "Thaddeus Street,
Secretary Board of Directors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Acting Grand Secretary A. F. M.

The illness of Col. Charles Inglesby,
grand secretary of Grand Lodge of
Masons of South Carolina, is source
of great regret to all of the craft and
to his hundreds of friends and ac-
suaintances in Charleston and the
State, but naturally the work Of the
Office must be carried on. Particularly
is it important at this time thas the
duties of secretary be assumed ny
some one, in the enforced absence OF
Col. Inglesby, Graud Master J. r.
Bellinger yesterday announced the
appointment of Mr.. John Harleston
of Charleston, as acting grand secre-
tarv-
Mr.. Harleston will at once assume
the work Of the secretary of the Grand
Lodge and will complete the plans
for the forthcoming session December
13 and receive dues, answer communi-
cations, etc. All correspondence that
would otherwise be addressed 10 Col.
Inglesby should be sent to Mr..
Harleston. News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
No More Suffering.

If you are troubled with indigestion get a
bottle of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and see
how quickly it will cure you. Geo. A
Thomson, of Spencer, Ia, says: "Have had
Dyspepsia for twenty years. My case was
almost hopeless. Kodol Dyspepsia cure was
recommended and used few bottles of
it and it il the only thing that has relieved
me. Would not be withoutit. Have docto,ed
with local physicians and also at Chicago
and even went to Norway with hopes of
getting some relief, but Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure is the only remedy that has done me
any good, and l heartily recommend it.
Every person suffering with Indigestion or
Dyspepsia should use it." Sold by O. B.
Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Sour
StO m aCh

No appetite, loss of strength, nervous
ness, headache, constipation, BAD breath,
general debility, sour risings, and catarrh of
the stomach are all due to indigestion. Kodol
cures indigestion. This new discovery repre-
sents the natural juices of digestion as they
exist in healthy stomach, combined %ith
the greatest known tonic and reconstruc.:ive
properties. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure does not
only cure indigestion and dyspepsia, but this
famous remedy cures all stomach troubles
by cleansing, purifying, sweetening and
Strengthening the mucous membranes In:ng
the stomach.
Mr.. S. S; Bail Of Ravenswood. W. Va. says
was troubled with sour stomach for twenty years.
kodol cured me and we are now using it in miE
for baby
Kodol Disests What You Eat.
6ottes only. sl.oo Size holding 2H times the trs
size. which sells for SO cents.
Prepared by e. G. Dewitt & co., CHICAGO
For sale by Olin B. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Beware of Counterfeits.

DeWltt's is the only genuine Witch Hazel
Salve' writes j. L. Tucker, of Centre. Ala. J
have used it in my family for piles, cuts and
Burns for years and can recommend it to
be the best SaIve on the market. Every
family should keep it, AS it is an invaluable
household remedy, and should always be
kept on hand for immediate use." Mrs.
Samuel Gage, of North Bush, n. Y, says:
81 had fever sore on my ankle toT twelve
years that the doctors could not cure. All
salve and blood remedies prov worthless.
could not walk for over two years.
Finally 1 was persuaded 10 try DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, which has completely
cured ne. 1t is wonderful relief.
"DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures with
out leaving scar. Sod by 0. B. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Revolution Imminent

A sure sign Of approaching revol. end
serious trouble in your system is nervous
ness, sleeplessness, or stomach upsets.
Electric Bitters will lquickIy dismember the
troublesome causes. 1t never fails to tone
the stomach, regulate the Kidneys aud
Bowels, stimulate the Liver, and clarity the
blood. Run c,wn systems benefit
particularly and al the usual attending
ache. vanish Under it's searching and
thorough effectiveness. Electric Bitters
only SOC, and that i returned if it don't
gave perfect satisfaction Guaranteed by
j. F. W. DeLorme, Druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Georgia Banker Disappears.

Macon, Ga, Dec. 6.-Marion W.
Potter. a young man who is cashier
of banks at Davisboro, Glenwood and
Helena. Ga, has mysteriously disap-
peared. and his books, which have
been checked up by an expret show a
shortage of something like SIS, 000 It
is said that the amount may exceed
$40, ,000 upon further examination.
A feature Of the defalcation is that
al of the alleged crookedness in the
accounts seems to have been accom-
plished within 80 days before it was
discovered and the officials are won
dering what disposition Potter made
of the money in so short time.
It is thought that he did not take
with him more than IS, 900.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
A Certain Cure For Group

When q child shows symptoms OF cro1p
there i. no.time to experiment with new
remedies, 10 matter how highly they may
be recon mended. There is one preparation
ah can always be depended upoa. 1t has
besp in use for many years and has never
h en- known 20 fail. viz: ChsmberlaIn's
Cough Remedy. Mr NJ F. Compton of
Market Texas, says OF it, i have used
Chsmbea la:n's Cough Remedy in severe
cases of croup with rny children and can
truihfuly say it always gives prompt
relief" %. sale ty all Druggists.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
COY. HEYWiRD WANTS NO CHANGE.
The Child Labor Law of 1903 is in
His Opinion the Solution Salts
factory to Ali Parties.

Gov. HeyWard Is not IN 1aVcr or
making any changes in the child Ia
Dor law. This is evident from the fol-
lowing letter which he wrote yester-
day to DR.. A. j. McKellway, assis-
tant secretary of the National Child
Labor association, with Offices a.
Charlotte, n. c.:
Ny Dear Dr. McKelway: am in
receipt of your letter of the 29th ulti-
mo, which reached my Office during
my absence, and this is the first oppor-
tunitv I have had to give it my at
tention. 1t is needless for me to tell
you that have read your communica-
tion With great interest. The phases
of the subject you discuss are Of seri-
Gus import to the south, and especial
~ is this true Of South Carolina,
where the magnitude of our cotton
mill Interests is greater than that of
any other southern State.
For several years the question Of
child labor in the cotton mills was
seriously discussed by the people of
our State and the consideration given
to the subject showed that its i,npor-
tance was fully realized. In my cam
paign for governor two years ago l
advocated the settlement cf this ques-
tion by the passing OF a law known as
.s The Marshall Bill,'' this law prohi-
biting. the first year, all children un-
der 10 years of age frcm working In
the cotton mills, with similar
restrictions, respectively. the
second and third years, for children
under II and ~ years of age.
ct the annual session Of onr gen.
eral assembly in 1903 such law was
enacted and has been effective from
that time. This law is giving gener-
al satisfaction alike to mill owners and
to the operatives, and no complaints
from any source regarding its admin
istration have reached my Office.
I believed when the law was passed
-and I believe now, taking everything
into consideration-that such legisla-
ticn was the best solution of the ques-
tion. I was much gratifed that law
regulating this most important ques-
tion could be so framed as TO meet the
wishes Of ali those most interested in
its passage and in its results, as I
deemed it essential that the matter
should be permanently settled. I have
every reason to believe that satisfac-
tion with this law in our State contin-
ues and I cannot but think that it
would be unwise to disturb existing
conditions by increasing the age
limit from II to "a years, as is sug-
gested il your letter.
While these are my convictions re-
garding this law, I must admit that
she educational aspect of your propos-
ed plan appeals to me most strongly.
Should any change be made, however,
it is my belief that such change
should include our entire educational
system, thus bringing, not only our
children in the mills, but all the chill
dren in our State, under it's provis-
ions. You have my full sympathy in
the imp ortant work before you and l
sincerely trust whatever may be done
will be alike beneficial to the interest
of all concerned. Believe me,
Very truly yours.
n q HevworC Eovernor
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Congressman Lever Notified of
Contest.

Washington, Dec 7.-Representative
Lever is the first member of the South
Carolina delegation to receive a for
NAL notice that his seat in the next
House is 10 be contested
The negro attorney of the Rev. G.
c. Jacobs, the negro divine, who is
contesting Mr.. Levers seat, served
notice on Mr.. Lever few hours be-
fore the latter started for Washington.
At meeting today of the committee
on agriculture, of which Representa-
tive Lever is a member, it was decid-
ed to send a committee of FIVE to
Shreveport, La, to Investigate the
ravages of the boil weevil On the cot
ton crop.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Bryan's 6saH Went.

William Jennings Bryan while max
ing his recent stumping tour found he
would be compelled to wait half an
hour or more for his train, says the
New York Herald. Taking seat in
the waiting room, be drew forth a
cigar and lighted it. Just then a por-
ter entered and, pointing to sign
said:
ST beg your pardon, sir, bat you
see that smoking is not allowed in
this room''
"Well,'' replied Mr.. Bryan, CT sup
pose that rule is not always strictly
enforced?''
"Oh no, sir; neither is the one
alongside of it, said the man with
a grin.
Employees of this railway are not
permitted to accept tips.
Mr.. Bryan finished his cigar undis-
turbed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
SCHOOL FUNDS FROM DIspEAshRY.
Comptroller General has Issued
Warrants for $276,500 Since
First of the Year.

The comptroller general recently
sent out to the various counties
s75, 900 of dispensary school money
to be distributed on the enrolment
plan. This makes total of the year
of S276, 454. 55, in addition to the s5,-
coo for the summer schools.
February 10Th there was distribu-
ton of s13, 96S. "a to the various coun-
ties to supply the deficiency. There
was also a distribution at the same
time Of s122, 4S7.S1. In May there
was another distribution of s65, 600,
and the sum sent out today makes
the total given above. The total dis.
tribution in 1903 was $3.50, 424. 63 and
a cash balance Of s95, 703. 38. This
year the only balance left will be the
money turned over from now until
Jan. l, as it is desired to get all of
the money in the hands of the schools
at once.
The distribution by counties is as
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14

Edgefeld. Dec. 7.-Mr. T. 6. Bail
ey, of Clarke's Hill. son-ion-law of
the late Hon. G. D. Tillman, while
hunting on plantation six miles west
of town fell from a tree, killing him
self instantly. he shot squirrel,
which lodged on limb of the tree
aud in attempting to get it fell some
fifty feet, crushing his skull and break
ing his neck
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14

Camden, S, C. December 6.-W:
E. Boyd brought suit for s., coo
against the city of Camden for dam
ages received in falling IL ditch and
breaking his arm. a verdict was rem.
.dered today in bis favor in the sum OF
$3.50. Boyd also won damage suit
against the Seabcard some time ago
for $4,000 He was represented by
M. L. Smith, Esq.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
SUMTER S. c.. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER a. 1904
HAMNERING ON The RUSSIAN SHIPS
Three More of the Port Arthur
Fleet Damaged Yesterday.

Toxic, Dec. Sat imperial head
quarters it is announced that as the re-
suit of the bombardment of the inner
harbor of Port Arthur yesterday by
the japanese guns of large calibre,
many shots took effect on the cruisers
Peresviet, Probieda, and Pallada.
Peresviet took FIRE shortly after 5
O'Clock and the Probieda listed to
port.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
A Pleasant Pill

No Pill is as pleasant and positive as
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. DeWitt's
Little Early Risers are so mild and effective
that children, delicate ladies and weak
people enjoy their cleansing effect while
strong people say they are the best liver
pills sold Sold by O. B. Davis.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
4 Costly Mistake.

Blanders are sometimes very expensive.
Occasionally life itself il the price Of Il
mistake. bnt you'll never be wrong if you
take Dr.. Kings New Life PILLS for
Dyspepsia, dizziness, Headache, Liver or
Bowel troubles. They are gentle yet
thorough. 25c. at F. W. DeLorue's lTng
Sore.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
A Frightened Horse.

Running ike mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or hundred other
accidents, are every day occurrences. 1t
behooves everybody to have reliable
Salve handy and there's none as good as
Buckien's Arnica Salve. Burns, Cuts, Sores,
Eczema and Piles, disappear quickly under
its soothing effect. Csc, at j. F. W. Delorme
Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Fire Damp Kills Coal Miners.

Tacoma, Wash, Dec. s.-Meagre
details of an explosion in the coal
mine at Burnett have been received.
Ten bodies we're taken out at mid
night. It is positively known that
five workmen are still in mines.
Fire damp was responsible for the
disaster. Just prior to the explosion
forty miners were taken to the sur
face.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14

New York, Dec. 7.-Hugh Nc
Laughlin, for many years Democratic
leader of Kings county, died tonight
at his home in Brooklyn aged II. The
cause OF death is thought to have been
heart disease.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 6.-Dr.
James D. Barbee, a leader in south
ern Methodism, is dead at his home
here aged p years. DR.. Barbee was
for a number Of years one of the
agents of the Southern Methodist Pub
fishing House.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14

Toxic, Dec. 9.-The Headquarters
Staff today published list of thirty
six officers killed and forty eight
wounded. The place where the cas-
ualties occurred is not given, but it
is presumed it was at Port Arthur.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Japan Will Send Delegates to the Hague.

Washington. Dec. s.-Japanese
today accepted the invitation of Pres
ident Roosevelt to participate in the
scond peace conference at the Hague.
Russia, it will be remembered, deciin-
ed the invitation a few days ago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
Mother Be Careful.

OF the beai:h of your children. Look out
for Coughs, coldss Group and Whooping
Coogh. Stop them in time-One minute
Cough Cure is the best remedy. harmless
and p!easent. Sod by 0. 3. DAVIS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
List of the Killed.

Toxic, Dec. 9.-In the fighting on
November 30th the second son of Gen.
Nogi was killed at 20S metre hill. His
eldest son was killed at the battle Of
Nanshan hill.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-12-14
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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-04-26
Mems Fine
Shoes.

Our stock of Shoes for men
and boys is made up of the best
values that money can buy. We
have selected our stock with the
one idea of giving our customers
the best possible value for their
money. Our success in this aim
is evidenced by the growing VOL
ume of people coming here for
their footwear.
In mems shoes we have
The latest shape in patent colt
leather at 81. 50, s. and s.. 50.
Blucher style in patent colt at
s. and S.. so.
Vici kid or box calf bluchers
at So, 81. 50, So and $3.50.
Booths patent Ideal kids at So.
Then we have a handsome line
of mems Oxfords, made by the
King of Shoemakers-Charles
Heizer, in patent colt, at So. So
little better than most shoes.
Ladies Oxfords from oS cents to
s. so
Free to Our Customers
To each customer who spends ONE
DOLLAR or more with me on FRI
DAY and SATURDAY Of this week, l
will give FREE the choice Of any sin
gle piece of lot Of GLASSWARE.
consisting of Berry Dishes. Finger
Bowls, Goblets, Tumblers, Covered But
ter Dishes, Sugar Dishes, Pickle DISH
es, Spoon Holders, etc.
J. @. WRAY, The Leader.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-04-26
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of York.

By w. Brown Wylie, Esq, Ex- Oficlo
Probate Judge Of York County.
VIZ HEREAS T. E. McMACklN has
w applied to me for Letters of Ad-
ministration on all and singular the
goods and chattels, rights and credits
of JNO. A. McMACKIN, late OF the
county aforesaid, deceased.
These are therefore, to cite and ad,
monish all and singular the kindred ana
creditors of the said deceased. to be
and appear before me at our next Pro
bate Court for the said county, to pc
holden at York Court House on the
14TH DAY OF MAY. 1904, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon, to shew cause, II any,
why the said administration should not
be granted. ,-
Given under my hand and seal. this
22nd day of April, in the year OF our
Lord one thousand nine hundred ana
four and in the 12Sth year of Amer1-
can Independence.
w. BROWN WYL1E,
C. C. C. Pls., and Ex-Officio Probate
Judge of York County.
April 26 zt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-04-26
Sptriat 4otites.
violets For the Cemetery.

The Ladies Auxiliary association is
in need Of more violets for the ceme-
terry, and will be pleased to receive all
that the people Of Yorkville and vicin-
ity may see proper to contribute for
the purpose. 1t is preferred that the
violets be sent to the cemetery; but
If this is not convenient to those who
will contribute, the association will
send for the flowers. People who de-
sire to help in this matter will please
notify, Miss ROSA LINDSAY,
Pres. Ladies Auxiliary Association.
April 10 TT Zt
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1904-04-26
Cast Your Eyes
Over the Following

And Make Your Own Selections for
Health, Wealth or Pleasure. II You
Fail to Find What You are Looking
For In This List, Remember 1t Is
Only a Small Sample of What !
Have to Offer. Then, II Is My Bus
mess to Buy For Clients Anything
Not On Ny List. Very Little Trouble
to Deal With Customers Who Will
Talk; But Remember, We Are Not
In the Mind Reading Business.
2 large residence lots on west side of
Kings Mountain ST., in Yorkville.
Houses and lots all sorts and sizes,
throughout Rock Hill.
Also some business property at Hick-
ory-Stores and Dwellings.
Sc acres at Victoria, Macon county,
N. c., 3m. from Highlands. Fine for
hay, trucking and fruit. Orchard and
vineyard. 7-room dwelling. Beautiful
scenery. Fishing and shooting. very
fine springs. Only $500. Send check
to close deal, and get titles.
$50 acres, Gardner place, near Steel
Creek, N. C. Rents for 5000 lbs. cot
ton, ,,........... 9otuUo.
Farms more or less throughout the
county, too numerous to mention. If
yours is for sale and not on the list, 1t
| is your error and not mine. for this Of
| flee is headquarters for both buyers
| and sellers of real estate. Have sold
| two farms recently, neither Of which
have ever seen to my knowledge. 1t IS
your Property, Descriptions and Prop
ositions that must handle to DO YOU
IGOOD. Looking at you and your
property does but little good without
propositions.
Is h. p. Talbert Engine, mounted, In
good running order ............ .$125.
Deering Ideal Binder. in good order
$65.
2Oh.p., Tozer Engine and Boiler, just
repaired. Good condition. ....... $500.
6 h.p. Tozer Engine, on wheels.
Good condition .................:$2 $3.50.
In good shape. Cotton or Hay. .$25.
go Saw Pratt Gin, Feeder and Con-
denser, belt and idler SOP.
| No. Boss Press, belt and idler, $I5:
! 12 foot Shafting, to run Gin Press $25
| With h. p. Engine for same. Ca
pacity 10 bales day.
35 h. p. Engine, 40 h. p. Boiler. with
a full list of machinery. Fort Mill Con-
struction Co. Real Estate and Machin-
cry, either or both.
| "a inch Leffell Turbine Wheel. Price
on application.
| This office is the place to buy or sell
if YOU will TALK-but nothing can be
accomplished with questions only.
EDGAR PoAG, Broker,
Rock Hill, S. c.