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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

Washington. Aug. 2.-The weather
bureau weekly summary of crop con-
disions says: Cotton has made good
growth in the central and eastern por-
tions of the cotton belt, too rapid
growth being reported from portions
of Alabama. Mississippi and Louisi-
ana.
Complaints of rust and shedding are
more general than in the previous
week 10 the Carolinas, Georgia and
Florida. Shedding is also generally
reported in Texas. where most Of the
crop would be benefited by rains,
droughs being more serious in the
north central counties. Much of the
crop in Mississippi and Louisiana is
grassy. Picking continues in south
ern Texas, where it is expected to be
general By the middle Of August, and
has begun in Alabama and Florida.
The condition Of tobacco is less fav-
orable in the Ohio valley, where much
Of the crop is in need Of rain, but
from Virginia northward the crop has
made good growth and topping is in
progress. Curing is progressing in
the .Carolinas, the crop in North Car
olina being much lighetr than usual.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Mr. ]. q. Gaillard announces

MI. J. E. Gaillard announces that
he is candidate for promotion from
Deputy Sheriff to High Sheriff OF
Sumter county. He has made capa-
BILE and energetic deputy and his IA
miliarity with all the duties Of the
Office warrants the belief that he
would perform the duties of Sheriff
fully as competently.
Mr.. S. D. Cain who is a candidate
for election to succeed himself as
County Superintendent Of Education
publishes his card today. Mr.. Cain
was appointed to succeed Mr.. B. D.
Wilson Just a year ago, and the man
ner in which he took up the position
of the Office and his capable admin
istration of the Office has won the ap-
proval Of those interested in the schools
of the county. He has no opposition,
and this county is assured that COM
petent man will fill the Office for two
years more.
Mr.. John NJ. Knight announces his
candidacy for the House of Represen-
tatiyes. He is too we'll known through
out Sumter county to need any intro
ducrion to the voters whose suffrage
he asks, having served as county
chairman for several successive cam
paigns, which position he filed to
the satisfaction Of the party.
Nj. John q. Clifton is candidate
for reelection to the House of Repre-
sentatives. Mr.. Clifton has served
only one term, but in that time he es-
tablished record as a safe, compe-
tent and attentive representative. He
attended the sessions regularly and
was always found voting as bis convic-
tions dictated. He is no dodger or
shirker, and if he is reelected his rec
ord is guarantee that he will not be
found trying to get On both sides OF
important questions.
Mr.. Altamont Moses, who has re-
presented Sumter county in either the
House or. the Senate since 1888 is a
candidate for reelection to the House
of Representatives. His long service
and his close attention to his legisla-
tive duties has rendered him one Of
the most valuable men in the Legis-
lature. His usefulness in the Rouse
and the value of. his services are best
known and most appreciated by his
colleagues and they are practically un-
animous in saying that it would be q
distinct loss to the State for Sumter
county to fail to return him to. the
Legislature as long as he will consent
to serve.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Hagood's Successful Young Farmer.

Mr.. Editor: There are people an6I
people in the world, but one naturally
feels like pulling his hat to one who
through sheer dogged perseverance
and application, that fairly sets wind,
tide and what else in his favor, sue
ceeds in life. Some years ago Juliar
Sanders, the worthy son of his no less
worthy sire Thos. o. Sanders, Sr.,
just starting out in life sustained sore
reyerses in a mercantile adventure
under circumstances altogether beyond
his control. Unlike very many he die
not NOPE nor whine over them mol,
long seek sympathy even from his best;
friends. There are those who SEEM
never to learn that while they are
willing enough to listen at the recital
Of your triumphs and glory with yor.
people soon tire with your troubles
and failures. With the heart Of mar
ne took up life's burden again, strug
Cling harder than before; Eve years he
lived in the swarnps Of santee, nc
stranger to the hardships and exposure
Of a lumbesman By dint Of hardi
work and close application to bust.
ness he regained his feet. Two years
ago with his brother Charles he pur
.hased the Vanderbilt" land, tract
OF four hundred acres, paying $40, ,o0
for it. Here, riding over it with
himself, I saw corn, upland, that
promises at least forty bushels pei
acre. His cotton was equally as fine.
and will average bale, and this or
land that had been badly abused BY
the tenant system. L man succeeds
at one thing he can at some other.
The past sWo years prove that Juliarl
is farmer; his crops Of corn and cot
ton are fully as good as the best Of hin
older and more experienced neighbors.
After dinner We Event cut over the
home tract, land inferior to the other,
where We found the crops equally al
good. He lives at the old homestead
with his widowed mother. He has
recently remodeled his dwelling, en-.
larging the rooms and making othe.:
alterations which render it thing OF
beauty as well as of comfort.
Speaking Of Hagood no finer land III
any whore to be found than here and
on the Peninsula, aud it is in the hands,
Of capable men who know how to gel;
the best results from It's cultivation.
These are Charles, Arthur, T. o. Jr..
and Crawford Sanders, Algie Alston,
young, inexperienced, but by any
means to be despised as the condition
os his farm we'll shows. I have al.
ready said, but you didnot publish it,
that the time when brain more thar
anything, perhaps all, else is required
to farm successfully is at hand
Agriculture is g science; the sooner
NE learn that the better. Before J.
close this article I mention Mrs. Bar.
field, a widow, who, everything con"
sidered has as fine crop as any.
Hsgood.
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Much ado has been made lately

Much ado has been made lately
about the putting Of trash on the
streets for removal by the city scaven-
ger. PEDESTRIANS and bicycists would
Ike TO Know that something will be
done as to the disposition Of the box
IS and barrels. used for the trash.
More often than otherwise the box OF
barrel IS so far in the Sidewalk as to
be an obstruction, and the barrels
when emptied are left lying upon
the Sidewalk. Is would seem that
these empty boxes and barrels should
not Be allowed to remain from day to
day upon the sidewalk, and should
nave some prescribed position when
hllsd and awaiting the scaVenger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

Hereby rendering my thanks, to the Citi-
zens of Sumter County for their generous
support in the past, I most respectfully an
nounce myself as Candidate for reelection
the rules covering the Democratic primary
election My very best efforts are promised
and pledged to the performance Of my every
duty. WM. u. STALL.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
0rangeburg Collegiate Institute,
oRANGEBURG. SC.

A High Grade co.Edacational lRstitution.
The only school in middle South Carroll
ma doing collegiate work.
Three large buildings. Two of brick
and one Of wood. Accommodations for
lsI5o students. Rooms are being rapidly
taken.
Equipments ample. Facalty strong.
Rates very reasonable. Fare ftss class
and nicely served.
| Full Business Course. Vocal and Instrn-
mental Music, Eloeution, Art and Physical
Culture. Curriculum high as correspond
ing Female Colleges in the State.
Write for illustrated Catalogue.
=; J.. r. MACK,
VS.. PETERSON.
Associate Presidents.
Next Session Begins Wednesday. Sep
tember II, 1904.
Aug st
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The Weekly crep Raport.

Columbia. August 2.-The week
ending sam, August LIST. had mean
temperature Of 7 degrees, which is
nearly below nonal. due to contin-
mons low day and night temperatures.
The extremes were minium OF 81 at
Geenyillls On the 18th ard maximum
oi 81 st Blackyille on the 3oth. There
was harmful deficiency in bright
sunshine, while the relative humidity
vas above normal throughout the
1ees.s Hail occurred IN many place,
but did little damage. High winds
blew down corn in a afew. localities.
Ehe rains were of frequent occurrence
dnring the week, and N many places
we're heayy enough 20 wash lands and
ovreaow bottom lands. The continu-
ous rains for the last two weeks in the
north central and northeastern coun-
lies have been detrimental 70 crops,
especially TO cotton, and TO corn on
bottom lands, IN the Savannah and
western counties generally, the rains
were beneficial TO al crops. and they
were also of great benefit in the rice
districts. There are now few dry arsas.
and they very small. and confined
principally TO che extreme northwest
err couasies, where additional rains
have fallen since correspondents re-
ports we're mailsd.
The work Of laying by crops made
slow progress owing 20 the frequent
rains that kept the ground too wet to
cnltiYste. However, al but a small
portion of-she fields crops have been
aaid By IN good condition, except in
the northeastern counties whore many
Eslds are grassy.
The cona5bion of corn improved gen
eraaly, though much Of the early mp
land corn was nearly ripe, or too near
y rnined 10 be beneftted.by the recent
rains. Young corn and bottonn land
corn are particularly promising. Some
early corr is made, and fodder pulling
mas begun.
While the general tenor Of the re-
ports, especially from the western hall
81 the Stats, indicates steady i'm
proyement in The condition Of cotton
which is growing rapidly and fruiting
heavily, there is an increased number
ST reports of shedding, rust and of the
plants turning yellow, caused by ex-
cessiye moisture and lack Of sunshine.
insects continue damaging in Green
vile and OrangebuFg counties. Toe
large growth of weed is alsoa source
Of complaint sea-isiand cotton con-
times TO thrive, and is blooming freely.
Tobacco curing is more than hall
finished, and the results are very salts
factory. Early rice continues to head
well, and some is ripening: there is
more water available for flooding ex-
) eept in the lower reaches Of the rivers
which continue very low. Melons are
abundant, and shipments continue
heavy. Late peaches are ripening
with variable yields, though generally
poor Minor crops, pastures ano
gardens made marked improvement.
Haying is under way along the coast,
bnt she weather was generally unfav,
orable. Turnips being scwn, and fal
truck and gardens planted.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

I, hereby, announce myself as a candidate
for reelection as a member Of the House Of
Representatives from Sumter County. sub
ject to the rules Of the Democratic primary.
JOHN H. CLIFTON.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

thereby announce myself a candidate for
cherifF Of Sumter County, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic primary election.
oo " w S. DINKINS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

I, hereby, announce myself as candidate
for reelection as member Of the House of
Representatives subject to the rules of the
Democratic primary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

J, hereby, announce myself a candidate'for
the Office Of Sheriff Of Sumter county, and
pledge myself to abide the result OF the prl-
mary and support the nominees OF the parry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR

hereby announce myself a candidate for
Supervisor Of Sumter county, subject to- the
decision of the Democratic primary election.
WM Nj. SANDERS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
CANDIDATES CARDS

The announcement cards Of candidates will
be published in these columns until the DEM
ocratlc primary for FIVE dollars. payable in
variably in advance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
FOR CONGRESS.

I, hereby, announce myself a candidate for
the Democratic nomination for the seth Con-
gress, from the Seventh Congressional Dis
trict Of South Carolina. and pledge myself to
abide the result Of the primary, and to sup
PoN 2 f,EVER.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

Mr.. Editor: Please announce that am a
candidate for reelection to the Office Of Coun-
ty Auditor, subject,,of course, to.the rules
and regulation, Of the Democratic primary.
J. DIGGS WILDER.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
FOR CORONER.

I, hereby, announce that am a candidate
for reelection as Coroner Of Sumter County.
and pledge myself to abide by the result OF
Dartv. -. S. F. FLOWERS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
FOB sRERIEF.

7. hereby. announce myself as candidate
for the Office of Sheriff Of Sumter County
subject to the primary election:
J. EDWARD GA1LLARD.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

WANTED-A man with some ex.
perience, to guperintend Ginnery aai
buy seed. Apply to ?. care WatchmaI
and Seuthron. Aug. G2
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

The Sasnster Watchnaoa was founded in
1850 and the Ysa.e Southrom il 1866. The
Watchn.aa and Southrom now has the COM
bined circulation and influence of both OF
the old papers, and is manifestly the best
aaYersising medium in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

nationfor the Office of County Treasurer and
ask an endorsement by the Democr attic voters
of Sumter County in the coming primary.
Respectfully,
July14 1904 T. ". LEE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

/. hereby, announce myself aCandidate for
the office Of Magistrate Of the Third Dlstr1ct
Of Sumter County subject to the rules OF Ihe
Democratic Primary, ,,1
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Faa oIEaE OF COURT.

hereby announce my candidacy for re-
election to the Office Of Clerk of Court for
Sumter County subject to the rules Of the
Democratic party. u. L. PARRt)IE
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03

In a few weeks our farming friends will be-
gin the harvesting Of the cotton crop, which,
from the present outlook, will be no small TN
dertaking, and knowing, from past expert
ences, something Of their demands at such
times, we are preparing to met it with
The Largest Stock of Heavy Groceries
We have ever carried at this season. One Of
the recent additions to our warehouse facilities
was an exclusive meat house with
A Capacity of $4,000 Pounds
Which enables us at all times to buy diseet
from the packers and not be dependent upon
A Middle Man.
We do claim to do wholesale business but the volume
o retail trade in this line would make creditabe show
ling for the average wholesale dealer and unhesatng
say that position sell staple groceries cheap
las any wholesale house.
Our and lard bought direct from the packers
car load lots -four bought direct from the mills lots Of
from 1000 to 1000 barrels time meal and grits d
rect from the mlers lots sugar bought direct
from the eners coffee bought from those who import
it, canned goods direct from the packers and
other items to mention. We leave stone
turned to get the inside Of everything and eliminate the
middle and all for the benefit of those who patronze
When ready to lay in
Your Cotton Picking Supplies
It will pay you get prices for there place which
your wants can be better economically supplied
@ DouuELL & COMPANY.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

am candidate for the Legislature sub
ject to the rules Of the primary.
JOHN H. KNIGHT.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-08-03
Pca %Aa5sgRATE.

To the Voters Of Judicial District No. 3:
{ am before you again for the ONCE OF
Magistrate in the coming primary, II you
see fit to elect me as in the past, will appre-
ciate your support. Should you decide other
wise, Twill cheesfully: support your cholce.
You all know me, and am In your hands
Thanking YOU all for the liberal support you
:haye.always given me. remain, Yours truly.
-. - HI B. WELLS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-20
Mystery of the Disappearance
of the Tama County Man
Partially Cleared
LEFT NUMEROUS CREDITORS
They Have Been Making Their APP
pearance in Squads and Browns
Property is PIastered With Attach
ments = Some Hint of Criminal Ac
ton is Heard.
snec,a, 20 Ttmes-Republ,can

SDeCl0l 10
Montour. Feb. 20.-The mystery sur
rounding the disappearance OF 'o'''s
prown is beginning to clear. The re-
mort that the sheriff of Tama county
had gone to Chicago to help unrave;
tho MYSTERY is erroneous. tho it Is al
together probable that said parsonage
vii, 60 after him as soon as he can
no located and escort him back 10
yama county-not TO the Buchanan
farm. but to the house on the NH u.
Toledo. When Mr.. Brown disappeared
II was thought that his debts "ouia
not exceed 300. and that his personal
nronerty would exceed his debts ana
leave a snug sum. Since ihursuas
morning creditors have been Hiak'is
their appearance. ard attachments.
garnishments and every othcr on
thing known to modern attorneys nave
been served until everything is covered
four and five deep Besides this. there
ore uply rumors that point to criminal
action being discovered and sensation
nj developments have been promlseo-
John ]. Brown came to Montour
tramp. After working around here ne
married and settled down, ana rece'S-
;np, assistance ne rented the Buchanan
farm and to all appearances ne was
prosperous. and altho industrious ne
WA inclined to he high roller when
out among the boys. Nothing was
thought of this. however. ana put ie"
would believe that there could be any
thing other than foul play respons'ole
for his disappearance. Mrs. Brown, y
may he said IS in nowise responsive
for his downfall. She is a hard work
;np woman. and the developments have
nearly Frustrated her. The develop
,nents of the next few days nre awaited
with anxiety by those Interested.
Is Brown Bisarist?
As n finale to the series of sensations
which, have quickly followed one an
other in this usually quiet village the
mast few days. the mystery OF the as
anpearance OF John Brown Is cleared
away in one fell swoop. IT develops
that John Brown was not John Brown
a., all that this was hut an assumed
name. and that he was n much mar
ried man, having wife and two chiid
rem living in T,ayis county, Iowa II Isl
now definitely known that when Brown
lef. here Instead Of having $500. ne
Rad not less than $1,000 on his person,
and perhaps more During his resi-
dence at this place he gained the con-
f,dence Of every one and his credit was
good and it seems that he has made
good use of this. although It Is not
thought that ne resorted to any GRIM
inal actions in securing the money ne
had. The sheriff's officers have him
located and IL Is now only a question
OF n few hours until the announce
ment is made that browns in
Town"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-20
Gowrie Miller Proposes to Take
Advantage of Mayor Sor-
ber's Predicament
LAID ON A LARGE SCALE
John Frandsen, Proprietor of eowrie
Roller Mills, While lnaugurstins
What He Believes Will be Success.
full Business Venture, Will Incident
ally Come to the Mayors Aid


Special to Times-R Republican.
Webster City. Feb. 29.-The out
come of the proclamation of the now
famous mayor of Gowrie, who seeks 10
force all old maids and widows of his
town to marry under the penalty or a
fine. Is likely to end i'll the biggest
matrimonial bureau In the United
states. John Frandsen. proprietor of
aid of the mayor OF that town. The
mayor has thousands of letters unan-
swered which ask that the writer's be
put into communication with those de-
string partners in the journey OF life.
What Frandsen intends to do is to
open a matrimonial bureau, which he
not only intends to be a successful
business venture, but which is also 20
be a means of relieving the mayor or
the manifold duties which have come
to him with the thousands OF letters he
has received. Frandsen plans his bu-
reau on n large scale. He Is to begin
In his own town. but later hopes 20
open offices in Webster City, Fort
Dodge and other towns of the state.
and even later organizing stock COM
pany which will branch out in other
states.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-20
HEATING PLANT A SUCCESS.
Municipal Experiment at Alta Proves
Extremely Satisfactory.

Special to Times Republican.
Alta. Feb. oo--The municipal heat
ing plant. run in connection with the
city water and electric light systems.
has now been in operation for :wo
months and is proving a splendid sue
cess. The plant had a severe test two
weeks ago which Ut met successfully.
This system. like the other utilities
owned by the town. is proving that no
matter how small town may be. Its
citizens can enjoy benefits that are
thought to be possible only in cities
of n large population. If the people will
only stand together. 1t was built by
public Subscription and the subscribers
are getting value received In heat. The
maximum charge for the heat. per
year is twenty cents a foot. which will
allow the heating OF an average FIVE
room cottage for about $50 a year. The
temperature guaranteed to users Is 10
degrees in all kinds of weather, and
The plant has furnished this i'm wea Their
thai registered 90 degrees below zero.
Out of town visitors declare the exper-
iment to be n success and Very liable
to revol,g:ionize the method of heating
dwellings and business blocks in many
small towns.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-20
Many Counterfeit Notes,

Special to Times Republican.
Dies Molnes, Feb. l9.--The Des Moines
banks are on the watch for 100000 of
counterfeit IS notes. The note Is an ex-
ceiient imitation of the Indian head
issue, the only flaw being in the face
of the Indian. In the original note the
lips are turned down at the corner with
taciturn expression. while the Indian
in the counterfeit smiles right out of
the face of the note, in very irritating
manner.
The counterfeit was first put on the
market in Buffalo. and was not discov-
cred until a number had been floated on
the market. Since then a package of
100000 worth has been shipped west
by express and it is believed that the
de,inatton OF the package was Des
Moines The plate number OF the coun-
terfeit is 236.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-20
HAS STRANGE DISEASE.
Des Moines child's Arm Being Slowly
Forced From It's Socket.

Des Moines child's Arm Being Slowly
Forced From It's Socket.
Special to mes-Republican.
Des Moines, Feb. 19.-Pease. doctor
faint 90 take ole arm OFF (? 1t huits sc
had baby dist faint have 1t. faint 'oc
tut it oft, p'easer
Unclnarlus. the terrible South Amer
lean disease. is slowly but surely push
ing baby Bessie Vandergriff's little
arm from its socket.
Bessie lives with her parents at Say
lor mines. a hard growth has formed
under the arm which in three days
reached the size of baseball, and is
now straining the ligaments binding
the socket of the little shoulder.
The lump has little pus. but causes
the keenest pain. The little sufferer
lies writing in constant torture and
the attending physician fears 1t may
be necessary to remove the arm.
The germ is little known In North
America. but Is usually found in
tropical climes 1t is composed OF
poison of The fanlsest kind and has
no known antidote.
In forty-e eight hours time the ply
stefan believes either amputation or
death must follow.