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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18

The largest colladium known is in Bea-
vertown, Pa.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
Blanke Coffee win. ,1v.rythinr.

The Japanese soldier receives forty-6ve
cents month.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18

Morgan County, Colorado, has eleven
irrigating canals.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
WHOLESALE MARKETS.

-Flour-Steady and un-
changed. Receipts, o,325 barrels; ex-
ports, Io,I7I barrels.
Wheat - Firmer. Spot contract
I.I4M@I.I5; November, II4M@II5:
December, I.1oA@I.I6H; May, I.1oM;
steamer No. red. I.o7A@I. o7H;
receipts 6,ooI bushels; Southern, by
sample, o8@I.I5; Southern, on grade
I.o4@I.I5.
Confirm. Spot new, 55@55A :
year, 81 q 54A; January, 81 a 52A;
February, 52@52A; March, 52@52A;
receipts, 3,225 bushels; new Southern
white corn, 48A@541a; new Southern
yellow corn, 1910 54A.
Oats-Firm. No 2 white, 34@34A !:
No, mixed. 33A@34H.
Rye-Dull. No. Western, uptown
90 asked.
Butter-Firm and unchanged. Fancy
imitation. 1900; fancy creamery, ~,
fancy ladle, 1907; store packed, IS
OBS.
Eggs-Firm, at ~.
Cheese - Steady and unchanged
Large I1N@IIM; medium, 1850
IIH; small, II3s@IIM.
New observation-disclosures, 49,
s86 barrels; exports, 1923 barrels;
sales, $500 packages; market firm,
with moderate trade; Minnesota pa
tent, 6.Io@6.4o.
Butter-Firm, unchanged; receipts.
2,82o
Cheese-Firm; receipts, 1903; State
full cream, small colored and white,
choice, October, 1917 do, large color
ed, choice, October, 1917; do, large
white, choice, October, 1914
Eggs-Strong; receipts, 4,662; State
Pennsylvania, and near by, fancy Sc
lected, white, extra, 34@35; South
ems, 1906; refrigerators. Io@2I.
Potatoes-Firm; Long Island, 1850
400; State and Western, I.3o@I.7 70;
Jersey sweets, I.5o@2.25.
Peanuts-Dull; fancy hand picked,
5@54; other domestic, 1904.
Cabbages-Firm; per barrel, so@75.
Hops-Steady; State, common TIC
choice, 1904, 5000; Pacific Coast,
1904, 3o@37.
Lard = Steady; Western steamed;
$50; November closed $50. nominal;
refined quiet; continent, 40; South
American, 825.
Cottonseed Oil-Easy; prime crude,
nominal; do. yellow, 2oH@27.
Sugar-Raw firm; fair refining, 5
1916; centrifugal, 90 test. a 7-Io; mo-
lasses sugar, 8 II-I6; refined Arm.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
Live Stock.

New NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and
good beeves, Io@I5c. lower; com.
mon, dull but steady. Native steers,
3.75@5.75; choice. $50; Westerns and
healf-breeds, 3.2o@4.5o; bulls, 26o@
800; cows, I.5o@2.25; extra fat cows.
3.85. Gables quoted live cattle quito
demoralized at 8H@IIHc. per pound.
dressed weight; sheep, steady.
Calves - Veals, steady; grassers,
slow to lower. Veals, 4.25@825;
grassers, I.75@225; Westerns, nomi.
nal; dressed calves, slow to lower;
city dressed veals. 2 to I2H; country
dressed, 7@I2H.
Sheep and Lambs-steep, steady.
slow to shade lower. Sheep, 3.oo@
$50; lambs, 5.65@6oo; one car extra.
SIS; choice Canada lambs. 500; culls,
$1,000. so.
Hogs-Receipts, 4,35S. Good State
hogs, $50. Market firm.
Chicago. = Cattle-Market, steady
Good to prime steers, 6oo@7.oo; cows,
I.25@46o; heifers, I.75@5.5o; Gamers
r.25M2.4o bulls, 200 a AIS; calves
,.5o@7. 90; Western steers, 3.oo@5.I5
Hogs-Market, 5@Ioc. lower Mix
I'd and butchers, 4.S5@5.I5; good tic
choice heavy. 5.oo@5.I5; rough heavy
47o@4.85; light, Assesses; bulk OF
sales, 4.oo@5.oo.
Sheep-Sheep, lower; lambs, steady
TO Ioc lower. Good to choice wealth.
ers, 4.3s@475; fair to choice mixed,
3.5o@4.25; native lambs, 4.25@625.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18

"DEAR Mrs PKHAMI conscentiousy Lydia E.
Pinhams Vegetable Compound suffering with
female weakness and the troubles which often befa women sui
red months with and felt that had
hard work keep had shooting palms, and utterly miserable
Compound and red letter day when took the first dose
for at that time my restoration began In weeks was changed
perfectly well felt eated happy that
Iwan all who suffer well GUA CANNON.
S59 Jones St, Detroit Mh Secretary Amateur Art Association
clearly shown in this adys letter that Lydia E.
certainly sufferings
and when considers that Miss Gannons letter
only of the countless hundreds which we are
this
hams medicine be admitted all and for the OF al kinds
this mind when they drug store and De
Vegetable medicine female ills
made % man actu alcures. .
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
GOV. HEYWlRD ON LYRGHING.
An Appeal to the General Assem-
bly, for Special Legislation
on this Subject.

Columbia, Jan. Ex-Governor Hey
ward today sent special message to
the Legislature in reference to lynch
ing, in which he asks for additional
legislation on that question, or a
special appropriation by which he can
obtain evidence and do more than
possible now in suppressing mob out
breaks. The message follows;
In my annual message to your hon.
orable body reference was made to
lawlessness in our State, the frequent
occurrence of lynchings being dwelt
upon particularly. The necessity of
respect being paid to the law by civil
lized communities was urged in this
connection. You, the lawmakers, had
not been assembled here week, when
another evidence Of this lawless spirit
is given in the lynching at Reyes
vile.
The Governor is popularity credited
with the power to prevent or punish
these outrages against the State. In
reality he is practically powerless.
When notified he may sometimes
frustrate the mob by the employment
Of troops, but when the crime has been
committed his hands are practically
tied. The meagre rewards he has
been empowered to Offer out of his
contingent fund have proven ineffec-
tual, and this is as far as he is per-
mitted to 60. In the meantime the
spirit of lawlessness is unchecked. Any
band of lawless men may feel secure
in taking the life of fellow being Ga
almost any pretext. This deplorable
condition ought to be remedied. To
compel greater respect-the proper
,espect-for the majesty eff the law
recommend the enactment Of special
legislation in reference to lynching
that the great responsibility of OIL
cials directly charged with enforcing
the laws be brought home to them.
and that more effectual measures be
taken for the apprehension of persons
who take the law into their OWE
hands.
In lieu of some such legislation /
suggest that the Governor be provided
with an adequate fund for the pur-
pose of suppressing lynching; fund
that may be used in Offering suitable
rewards or in obtaining evidence
against lynchers in such manner as
may be deemed best.
I sincerely regret the necessity fol
this, and am not desirous Of addi-
tional responsibilities, but I will moi
shirk any duty that the Genera
Assembly may see fit to impose for the
welfare and good name of South Caro-.
lima. D. G. Heyward,
Governor. /.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
Congratulations.

Nj. John H. Cullom, Editor of the Gar
land Texas News, has written letter of
congratulations to the manufacturers of
Chamberlaln's Cough Remedy as follows:
"Sixteen years ago when our first child
was baby he was subject to croupy spells
and We would be very uneasy about him.
We began using Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy in 1887, and finding it such re-
liable remedy for colds and Group, We have
neve. been without it in the house since
that time. We have have FIVE children and
have given it to all of them with good re-
suits. One good feature of this remedy is
that it is not disagreeable to take and our
babies really like it. Another is that it is
not dangerous, and there is no risk from
giving an overdose. I congratulate you
upon the success of your remedy" For
sale by China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
Nature Tells You
As Many a Sumter Reader
Knows Too Well.

When the Kidneys are sick
Nature tells you all about it.
The urine is natures calendar
1nfrequent or too frequent action
Any urinary trouble tells Of Kidney Ills
Doan's Kidney Pills cure all Kidney Ills
Sumter people testify to this
Elias Hudgins, gardener and farmer. we'll
known in Sumter and vicinity says: Z suffer
ed for eight or ten years from sumbago in my
back so bad that could not set Sat Of bed at
times There was 10 strength IN my back
and it ached constantly. When ] moved
around q kink would strike me right across
the small Of my back just liRe someone stick
ing knife into it. The secretions from the
kidneys were dark colored smes!ed strong and
contained sediment besides causing me TO
get up several times during tho night could
not begin to tell you the number Of remedies
fused but nothing did me much good until I
procured Doan's Kidney Pills at Dr. 4. J.
ChinaS drug store The first few doses help
Ell me and since taking the pills have not
had any trouble with my kidneys and the
pains disappeared from my back. You are
welcome to the use Of my name as one who
can endorse what is claimed foF this remedy
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents Fos-
Co., Buffalo. \, y, sole agents
for the United States. s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
TRUST CASE DECIDED.
Decision by Judge Gary on the
Demurrer.
First Step in Fight Against Fer
tiIizer Trust---Appeal to the Su-
preme Court Likely.

Columbia, Jan. 21.-Judge Gary has
rendered a decision in the states case
against the Virginia Carolina Chemi-
cal company and seven fertilizer con-
Germs of this state, charging them with
violating the antitrust laws of the
state and entering into conspiracy to
control the prices and products of the
product in South Carolina. The de-
cision is upon demurrer entered by
the company to the charges and the
demurrer is overruled.
The complaint was first lodged
against the company under the acts of
1897, amended by the acts Of 1893 in
regard to the combination of two or
more parties or corporations that may
lessen competition. The complaint al
legged that in 1900 the V.-C. company
with a capital of S24, 900, 600 purchased
allother similar concerns in this state
except four small ones and also an in
interest in the Southern Cotton Oil
company which produced fertilizer
ingrediant.
The company demurred on the ground
that the act of 1897 was in violation
of the constitution of the United
States. This is overruled by Judge
Gary on the ground that the anti trust
laws are within the police powers of
the state and that said powers are not
subject to the amendment referred to,
which is the 14th.
The second objection was that no
state had the right to pass laws that
impair the obligations of a contract.
This was overruled on the ground that
the corporation came into this state
knowing the laws and found the other
co-defendants organized under the said
laws and subject thereto
The third objection in regard to the
shipping of goods which comes under
the Interstate commerce law is sus-
tained, but the judge holds that the
other clauses of the. action constitute
cause for action, the clauses being
separable.
In the fourth and fifth objections
that the complaint does not state
facts that the company has violated
the terms of the act, the judge recited
the complaint and concludes that
there is sufficient ground and over
rules the demurrer. This is practi-
cally the first step in the fight and it
is probable that this will be carried
to the supreme court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27

Any man who can in ent a cotton
picking machine that might pick sure
enough and patent it, Will make
great fortune speedily, says the Au-.
gusta Chronicle. Mr. D. B. Tomp-
kins, of Charlotte, who is an expert in
machinery, belives that such an imple-
ment is possible, and that, it will be
invented and create as great revolu-
tion as the discovery OF the cotton
he says, costs 500. 600, 600 annually
and mule-driven machine would re-
due that sum to $40, 600, 900. Such a
successful contrivance might increase
the crop to such an extent, especially
in the Southwest bottom bands, that
the price might be greatly reduced.
What would become of the mass of ne
groes, if they were supplanted by a
machine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
DlspEAsARY DIRECTORS REPORT.
Total Sales $2,8lz, ,99s.77---
School Fund Gets $780,.
266.00, Cities and Coun-
ties $5l2,2l6.35.

In it's report to the governor yester-
day the State board Of dispensary con-
troll gives the following statement of
the business for. the fiscal year end
ing Nov, 30th last;
To His Excellency D. G. Heyward,
Governor of South Carolina:
We have the honor to submit here
with statement of the business done
by the State and county dispensaries
during the fiscal year ending Nov, 80,
1903. By referring to the several
statements attached hereto you will
find that the total cost of liquors,
wines, beer, etc., for the year has
been 81, 997, $50. ~, and that the total
sales exclusive of fresh beer) have
been 50, 817, 998, n.
The net earnings for account of the
school fund for the fiscal year, which
have been placed to its credit amount
to s126, 26600. The net profits that
have accrued to, and equally divided
between the counties and towns
amount to S512, 216.3 3S. Grand total
Of earnings for the year for school
fund and counties and towns $685..
1925. Increase over earnings of last
year $71, 584. 02.
Two years ago the school fund
amounted to s61l, 1854. SO, and the act
of Feb 26, 1902. requires as to reduce
this sum to $400. coo. 90. and within a
few days We will have met this re-
quirement. AS we said in our last
report s400, ,000.00 is an Insufficient
amount to conduct the business Of the
dispensary On cash basisl
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
PEACE IN The Far EAST.
The Financial Pulse Indicates
Crisis is Over.

Toxic, January 21.-The growing
belief that peaceful settlement of
existing international difficulties will
eventually be attained has served to
strengthen the financial markets and
stocks are advancing on the local ex-
change.
The Government, which has so far
not received any communication from
Russia, remains silent, awaiting a
formal response to it's last note. The
mere acceptance of Japan's proposals
will not suffice. Japan will unques-
tionably insist upon some definite plan
of action besides mere promises, in
Guiding a reduction of the Russian
feet in Japanese waters.
The Government of Japan has ex-
pended lerge amount of money in
preparation for war, and is ready to
fight, and is naturally unwilling to
disarm, unless absolutely convinced
that her rights will be safeguarded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27

The dwelling occupied by Mr.. j. j.
Bragdon on the place of MI. J. D. Ais
brook, together with the barn, its con-
tents and stables, were destroyed by
fire last Mofdsy night. ME. Bragdou
is heavy loser as he only saved a lit.
tie bed clothing and some wearing ap-.
parel. The buildings belonged to Mr..
j. D. Alsbrook and were not insured.
The fire started at the barn. and it is.
supposed to be the work of an incea-
diary. A warrant has been issued for.
one Joe Green with whom MIR. Ais
brook had some trouble sometime back.
Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
Sound Advice.

With cotton selling for II cents a
pound there is nc 1se arguing against
tremendous acreage being planted
this spring: nor with fair season is
there likelihood of the yield being less
than IL, GOO, 600 bales. The South Caro-
lima farmers wisest course is to plant
as early as is reasonably safe; to plant
the earliest maturing varieties of seed
obtainable and to use economy, max
ing the greatest quantity with the
least outlay. Whatever the size Of
the crop, high prices will be command
ed by the first half million bales Of
the new crop that are put on the mar
ket.--rhe State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
Fear cornered Fight for Statehood

was the proud boast of she late
;John ingalls,, before Kansas au-
diences, that he had voted, as 9 uni
ted States Senator, upon the admIs-
sion 30 the American Union or nine
sovereign States. ingalls, was Sena-
tor from the early seventies until the
first OF the nineties. Most OF the
States which he voted upon came In
with the big land boom In the West
ths boom Of the eighties. The rec
ords Of Congress do not show that
there was much discussion among the
law-makers about the admission OF
these States. They were. at the time
Thought to be Republican State, and
they entered the Union casually and
almost tritely, to ofset the votes OF
the solid South In the Electoral Col
leee and In the United States Senate.
Ths oarty in power admitted these
States with little thought of the far
reaching effect the new States might
have upon the destiny OF the Union,
and the people applauded at the bal
lot-box when the party in power
pointed with pride in its platform at
what &c had done. Public sentiment
In those days was la favor OF glttan'
ali the land iinin' - and the admission
of the new States was looked upon as
good real estate deal
if anything is needed to show the
marked progress public sentiment has
paade in America toward sane discus
sior of what may be called llnpersoual
proble,ns, one may compare the earnest
consideration which the people are
giying to the subject Of the admission
Sef the four Territories in the South
west with the consideration given to
she ad mission of the States in the
airhtiss. The debate on the admis-
sion of the Territories of Oklahoma,
Indian Territory, New Mexico, and
Arizona, at the last regular session OF
r6e Congress, was one of the longest
and most Illuminating In the history
Of the United States Senate. This
dahste. like most modern discussions
in legislative halls, was rambling
and somewhat formless. yet ie will be
read BY future historians as a marvel
OF arndit;on upon constitutional law
and the basic principles OF govern
nenk. Golfers Weekly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
DEADLY ALABAMA CYCLONE.
Thirty-Seven People Killed al
MoundyilIe, Ala.

Tuscaloosa, Ala, Jan. 22.-The most
sdisastrous cyclone that ever wept
over this section visited Moundville,
Ala. a town OF 300 inhabitants, Is
miles south of Tuscaloosa, this morn
ing at O'Clock and as a result 81 per-
sons were killed and more than 100
injured. and every business house
with the exception Of small drug
store completely destroyed.
The cyclone struck the city from
the southwest, dealing death and
destruction as it made it's path. q
quarter of a mile wide, through the
town
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
A Very Close Call.

Il stuck to my engine, although every
joint ached and every nerve was racked
with pain" writes c. ". Bellamy, loco
motive fireman, Of Burlington, Iowa. Il
was weak and pale, without any appetite
and all run down. AS was about to give
up, got bottle Of Electric Bit!ers, and
after taking it, I felt as well as ever did
in my life" Weak, sick.y, Yun down
people always gain new life, strength and
vigor from their use. Try them. Satis-
faction guaranteed by j. F. W. DeLorme.
Frice. 50 cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
l;LEHsQE'' new Bull DING.
Corner Stone Of agricultural Hall
Laid Yesterday
81 Sc per aaaum-in advance.
..Ap5Ya IT:

Clemson College, Jan. This was
day that meant much for Clemson ana
SEP SoEtE Caroiina, because 1t saw the
aaysng OF thu corner Stone OF the daA
sof Agriculture, which according 70
Senator Tillman, represents an effors
Son the part Of She trustees OF the coli
iege 60 turn the trend or the times TO-
Wards agriculture. There was q large
crowd in attendance. :,
Dr.. Nell presided IN memorial nall
and introduced Prof. Eurman, the So
nior member Of the faculty, who Led
s,s urayer Senator Il Tiillman nade an
earnest address, giving the history on
causes that led mp 20 the founding OF
she college and d history OF the college
since He showed how The college had
Sneen surned from its intended course
( 81 O. nechf aical direction by force
of rircumsta.1 1ceS and the demand OF
TIE people. He said Is q SAD fact
thaE she young men we're Leaving the
Sssse to ind positions.
He hoped that the founding OF thls
huiIding would lead to giving the sons
&c farmers an education shat would
help then make an honorable living
aon the farm
Col. Newman followed IN an elo-
auent speech, dealing with the long
struggle for such building and ex-
pressing high hopes OF what this. the
5 fi;rss aUricu1 tural hall IN the south,
would de- for South Carolina. Col
Nav Taar issa proEd man tonight be-
jeauss the best days OF his life have
5 tsan,s sr,arrt; IN working for the cause OF
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
Cured After Suffering
Years.

B. F. Hare, Supt. Miami Cycle l. Mfg.
Co., Middletown, O., suffered for ten years
with dyspepsia. He spelt hundreds of
dollars for medicine and with doctors
without receiving any permanent benefit.
He says, Zone night while feeling excep-
tionally bad was about to throw down
the evening paper when saw an item IN the
paper regarding the merits of Kodol Dys-
pepsia Cure. concluded to try it and
while had no faith in it / felt better
after the second dose. After using two
bottles am stronger and better than l
have been in years, and recommend Ko-
dol Dyspepsia Cure to my friends and
acquaintanees suffering from stomach
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27

Savannah, Ga, Jan. 22.-The
coroner reported to the sheriff today
that he bad investigated the death
of Mrs. Eliza Diekerson, a white
woman who lived 19 miles from the
city, and that he had learned that the
death was due to a beating she had
received from her husband, Benjamin
Dickerson, who will probably be
arrested. The woman had her ribs
broken and was terribly bruised. She
said before she died that her husband
had beaten her and that she wanted
the coroner informed, as she knew
that she was going to die. The peo-
pie of the district have threatened
violence against the husband
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 21.-The worst
food in the history of Western Penn
sylvania since the establishment Of
the weather bureau at this point is
expected here on Friday night.
Never before have the existing condi-
tions and the outlook been so serious
as now. Although Forecaster Frank
Ridgeway tonight would not state to
what height he expects the rivers to
rise he admits the situation is grave.
Experienced river men and people
who for years have watched river and
weather conditions tonight did not
hesitate to state that stage of 35 feet
would be reached, which is IL feet
higher than the food of 1884
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
Just One Minute.

One Minute Cough Cure gives RELIEF IN
.ane minute, becanse it Kills the microoe
which ticsles the mucous membrane, caus-
ing the cough, and at the same time clears
the nhleou,. draws out the Inflammation
and heais and soothes the afected parts
One Minnie Cough Cue strengthens the
lungs. wards off pneumonia ana ,s harIu-
less and never falling cure in all cDfable
cases OF Coughs, Colds and Group. One
Minu.e Cough Care is pleasant 70 take,
Lass and good alike FOR young and
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27

A London physician. at the risk of
giving away the secrets of his pro-
fession, writes to paper that in the
course of thirteen visits to a victim Of
the grip he could do but two things of
positive value. The first was to open
a window and the second vas to pull
off three of the six blankets under
which the patient was sweltering.
The moral is that sick people need
fresh air even more than well people
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-01-27
Wonderful Nerve

Is dis.-ayed by many a man enduring
pains of accidental Cuts, Wounds, Bruises,
Burns, Scalds, Sore feet or stiff joints. But
there's no need for it. Bucklen's Arnjca
Salve will kill the pain and cure the trou-
BILE. It's the best Salve on earth for Piles,
too. 25c., at J. F. w. DeLo,me's, Drug