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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

Columbia, Oct. 4.-The week end
ing 8 a. m., October Sd, had a mean
temperature of 10 degrees, which is 9
above normal, and was, with one ex-
ception, the warmest week OF the
season. The extremes were mini
mum Of SO at number of places on
September 9th and on October I'd,
and maximum of SO at Betesburg on
the 29th. The heat record for the
last three days Of September were
broken on the 29th, Goth and 306th,
throughout the State.
The rainfall was confined to the
southern counties, and occurred on
the I'd amounting to slightly over an
inch in lowr Barnwell county and to
nearly an inch in parts of Hampton,
but generally it was less than one
fourth of an inch, and was insufficient
to relieve the prevailing severe
drought; there was no rain in the
northern and western counties. The
condition of the late fall crops, truck,
gardens, pasture and very late corn,
has been materially lowered by the
drought: practically no fall plowing
has been done, and cannot be until
after q soaking rain.
The weather was ideal for harvest
ing and gathering crops.
Very late corn has been injured by
drought, although most of the corn
crop ripeued too early to be affected,
and is now being housed.
Cotton opened rapidly over the
whole State, an picking was rushed,
but has not Kept up with the opening,
in part owing to the scarcity of pick
ers. About two-thirds of the crop has
been picked. There is practically
no top crop on the stalks. In many
fields the bolls are nearly all open,
Indicating premature opening Of q por-
tion of the crop, due to excessive heat
and to drought. Many small bolls
are drying up. A continuation of the
day weather and rapid opening will
enable the bulk of the crop to be pick
ed this month.
z Rice harvest is all but finished, al
though it was somewhat retarded by
high tides in the Georgetown district.
The weather was ideal. for saving for
age crops, and haying is nearly finish
ed. Late peas are not fruiting we'll.
Minor crops are generally good, and
are being gathered.
No oats or other small grains have
been sown owing TO the drought.
Note.-This is the last bulletin
for the season of 1904.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
The Automo bile Feature of the Fall
Festival.

The committee on automobile races,
consisting of DR.. j. a. Mood, Mr.. T.
B. jenkins and Mr.. I. G Strauss,
are very sanguine in their expectations
for the success of their feature Of the
festival. Dr.. Mood is now in cores
pcnoence with number OF manufac-
turing establishments, and is endeav-
oring to induce them to send their
machines here to participate in the
races.
The committee is assured that from
30 to 100 cars will be entered for the
prizes. of which number will be in
cluded entries from Columbia,
Charleston, Charlotte, Savannah and
Augusta. The course will extend
over distance of two miles and a
half. beginning atssDingle's mills over
fine clay road, and ending at the
! crossing Of Main and Warren streets.
| All the machines in town will try to
secure the pfizes, and there is no
reason why the nouey should leave
Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
stateburs Items.

Statebnrg, Oct. Farmers are still
finding it hard to get their cotton
picked. In addition to this, they are
finding it hard to get in ginned. All
of the cotton opening at one time,
the gins are taxed to the utmost.
The weather is perfect for the harvest
season,
Miss Halle Nelson left on Friday
for. Ashton where she is to teach this
term.
Mr.. A. NJ. Lee, of Charleston is at
IS Farmhill'' for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burchell Moore, of
Iowa. are visiting relatives in our
neighborhood.
Miss Julia a. Holmes returned to
Macon on Saturday after spending
three weeks with her parents.
Miss Anne Barnwell spent Sunday
at home.
Miss MAZDA Deas, of Camden spent
a few days last week with the family
of Mr.. George Murray.
Mr. Tom Price returned to Charles
ton last Thursday after spending two
weeks at CHERRY Vale. y
Mrs. W. B. Nelson and SON are the
guest of Mrs. S. E. Nelson this week.
Mr.. Frank P. Burgess spent Sunday
with his family.
Miss Lou Leavell is at home, after
delightful visit to friends in Sum
ter.
Our people are pleased to know that
Sumter is to have a Carnival, and
feel sure of its being great success.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
Farm Machinery.

The D. NJ. Osborne CO. Mowers,
Rakes, Harrows, Plows and other
farm implements kept in stock and
can be supplied on short notice
Also, Wagons, Buggies, and Har-
ness. Prices low and reasonable terms
to approved purchasers.
See me for anything you need
W. B. Boyle
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
Attention Farmers.

". B. Boyle respectfully invites you
to see him before buying any kid of
Farm Implement. He has a nne stock
of Wagons, Buggies, Harness, Plows,
Harrows, Osborne Mowers, Rakes, &C.,
&c. Sept. 28-3t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
" purchaser of liquor it will be-

every purchaser of liquor it will be-
come necessary to employ about a
half dozen extra clerks in the local
dispensary in the busy season. Last
Saturday and today and in fact nearly
every day for the past few weeks the
clerks in the dispensary have had all
they could do to hand out the bottles as
fast as they were called for. If the
request book rule should be rigidly
enforced either the sales would be cur
tailed or employment would be pro-
y;ded for a number of extra men.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
NOTICE.

4 The Farmers Gin Co., located near
old G. S. l.. N, depot is now ready
to gin all cotton as fast as it comes,
and hereby solicits share of the pa
tronage of tie public and friends.
Aug 25-tf Farmers Gin Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05

The Sssnster Watehman was founded IN
1880 and the True southron in 1866. The
Watekuoss and Soathron now has the COM
bined circulation and influence of both OF
The old papers, and is manifestiy the best
sssddvertising medium in Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05

Hon. q. G. Davis the Democratic
Vice Presidential candidate has issued
his formal letter, of acceptance. He
discusses the issues of the campaign
in "a business like way, and arraigns
the Republicans for their extravaganza
and unbusiness-li like and corrupt ad.
ministration Of the government. He
condemns the revival of the race issue
by the Republicans in strong terms,
and shows that his sympathies are
with the South and the Southern peo-
pie who bear all the ills attendant
upon this great question and who have
striven for forty years to rebuild the
waste places of their section and to
restore it's prosperity despite this
milestone around their neck.
Senator Hoar, of Massachusetts, who
died Friday morning was man OF
commanding talents and great indus
try, yet he remained comparatively
poor throughout his long life. Other
men of less ability grew rich while oc-
cupying similar position, which goes
far to prove that Senator Hoar was as
honest as ne was able. He was Re-
publican, but at times he showed
himself 80 be greater than his party,
although on the issue Of imperialism
he finally voted with his party after
having opposed the policy of the
party as unconstitutional, unwise and
un-American. This surrender to par
y expedisncy was a disappointment
to those who admired and respected
him for his independence of thought t
and loyalty to the constitution, pure
and undefled.
a big tourist hotel would BE-. q
great advertisement for Sumter, and
would, probably, be benefit to the
city in some respects; although we
have never been of the opinion that a
winter colony of the very rich and
very idle would be the most desirable
addition to any community. Yet pro-
gress and change is the order Of the
day and as cur town grows conditions
must necessarily change. Sumter
has long since outgrown the calm
and. easy-going village habits that
once obtained and that were dear to
Ghe old Inhabitants, and each year
other changes are taking place that
mark the transition from town to city.
The building Of tourist hotel and
the influx Of the health and pleasure
seeking tourists would be an evidence
of growth and Development and there
fore to be desired for the good OF the
city and county.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
Our Carpet Department.

At this Of the year every hausekeeper interested
beautiying her home and making it comfortable for the
preaching Fall and Winter In this connection there is moth
ing necessary than
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05

s'fEETHINA" Allays Irritation,
Aids Digestion, Overcomes and Coun-
teracts the Effects of Summers Heat,
Regulates the Bowels and mixes teeth
ing easy, and costs only 25 cents.
DC. 5-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05

= Do you need Mower, Rake, Har-
row, Wagon, Buggy, Harness, Plow
or anything in the line of Farm Imple-
ments? See ". B. Boyle. He sells
them right. Sept. 2S-3t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
QUARTERLY STATEMENT
OF THE CONDITION AND BUSINESS OF
Ile Bank Of Spnter.' Sumter. s. {.

The Bank Of SQntel,' Sumter, s. e.
At the close of the quarter ending Sept.
80. 1904, published in conformity with
the Acts of the General Assembly.
ASSETS.
Loans and Discounts, S3o2,o79 80
Bonds. 12.0OO w
Real Estate 1892 SO
Furniture and Fixtures. l.50O 90
Cash Oh hand. Cash Items and
Cash due by other Banks
and Bankers. 129,121 96
Total. $462,674 "a
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in. $ $4,000 90
DEPOSITS. 266 053 So
Due to other Banks and Bank
ers. ].134 rs
Rediscounts, 56,6S2 81
Bills Payable $4,000 90
Semi Annual Dividend,
payable On and after Bal, 20 90
July l. 1904,
Undivided surplus, 23.10 26
Total. i G2,674 "a
l. W. F. RHAME. Cashier of The
Bank Of Sumter do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true. to the best of
my knowledge and belief.
W. +. RHAME, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
Is, day of October. 1904.
q. l.. KICKER. LIS.
Notary Public for 5. c.
Correct Attest
w. F. B. HAY.SWORrH.
President. ,,:.o,.
ALTAMONT MOSES, '>''N>'O''
r. l. COOPER,
&c ). 1904.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05

If baby's health is dear to you,
Then let me tell you what to do,
Ere pain has rackedits tender frame.
Just let "TEETHINA" ease tthe
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05

If the State dispensary BOARD en-
forces the rule requiring dispensers
20 have the request books signed by
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05

The Orangeburg Evening News is
the latest addition TO the list Of South
Carolina daily papers. The first num-
5er which is before Us was issued on
"Wednesday, september %. 1t is pub
1Sshed by &. Lewis Berry & Co., and
starts with liberal advertising pa
eronage which, if continued, will in
sure the permanency and success of
The enterprise. Orangeburg is pros
sssrous and growing city and the Even
ing News will be an influential factor
IA accelertaing it's growth and pros
perity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05

Sept. IS st.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
Good Floor Coverings

And carpet department offers unusual attractions in this
ne If it's mating you looking for have an excellent
line to select from.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05
Tha Les county officials who were

The Lee county officials who were
nos senominated in the primary are
resigning, strange to say, for as q
nae public officials hold on to their
Jobs as long as possible. Treasurer
Prrott and Magistrate Jno. G. Rhame
hare already handed in their resigna-
lions.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05

& goIunabians may Eow dsink Con-
paree water without fear and trem-
blfng and inward qualms, The com-
nitse Of water experts, imported at
large expense, has given q solemn yer
sdics ID favor Of the river water as q
safe and harmless beverage after hay
ing undergone coaplicated process
81 sedimentatiup, filtration, disinfec-
tion and purifcation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-10-05

The Fall Festival is making the
most satisfactory progress and the COM
naitsee in charge becomes more conf
dent each day that it will be greater
success than at first thought possible
md that the attendance cannot fail to
be very large in view Of the attractions
that will be offered for the entertain-
msat of visitors. The finance commit
sse has not completed the canvass of
She city and all the money needed has
act vet been secured, but no one
6oubts that every dollar needed will
be forthcoming.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28

If soft wood must be used it is we'll to
line the covers and doors with tin,
which needs only to be tackled on. The
doors must slide very easily or they
will swell up in wet weather and rem
der the trap imperative. The weights
for the doors are bolt nuts (about one
half inch bolts) and must be heavy
enough that no mouse can lift them.
But the main thing with catching
mice is the bait. We use either corn
(ears) cut into discs, bacon rind, or
cheese, according to where we wish to
set the trap. We use corn in the
smokehouse or cellar. and bacon rind in
the corncrib. The trap, has been in use
since November I, 1903, and was baited
with bacon rind and set in a corncrib
adjoining the barn. where it has caught
So mice up to this time, January 4,
1904. We let the cat or dog take the
mice out when they are caught
Joseph B. Bell. in Ohio Farmer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
Loyalty to the Milxado.

1t Is tolerably certain that bus for
the veneration in which the emperor is
held, Japan would long ago have been
at war with Russia, or there would
have been revolution in the coun-
try. Happily, the intense patriotism
of the people is kept in check by a
reverence for the ruling sovereign
which it is scarcely possible for the
western mind to understand. The Jap
anese people are not religious in q
conventional sense. Their religion
takes the form of a childlike belief in
the "son of heaven" II the mikado
were to issue decree tomorrow that
all the Russian demands should be con-
coded, the nation would acquiesce,
though many would commit suicide.
just as happened when Japan was
robbed of the fruits of her victory over
China.-LondOn Chronicle.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
Don't Buy Cheap Fertilizers.


High grade fertilizers are the cheap
est: The Connecticut station, summa-
rizing its analyses last year, said:
Dollar for dollar, the buyer gets more
than twice as much plant food in spe-
cial manures, which cost So to $40 per
ton than in those which he can buy for
SIS. Goods which are cheap are made
cheap by taking out nitrogen and pot
ash and filling with phosphoric acid
The same truth is emphasized by other
experiment stations and state fertilizer
inspectors. In other words, when buy
Ing from reputable concerns, you get
Just what you pay for, whether it's fer
tilizers or anything else.-Orange Judd
Farmer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
A Study in Vegetable Nature.

Vegetable nature is very much like
human nature. it will steal from it's
neighbor, and in vegetable life we must
give back to the tree that which has
been taken from it. Lack of moisture
may prevent bearing the following
year. The full annual duty of a tree
is to perfect it's fruit and prepare for
next years crop. A continuous mois-
ture supply is necessary to maintain
activity in the tree, as it will make a
large draft upon soil moisture, while
making new wood and large fruit, and
If moisture fails then it may be forced
into do.mancy before it can furnish
good strong buds for the following
years bloom.-Epitomist.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
BEFORE THE START.

Stay. you that proudly plan to dare
And you that seek to do:
Before you hurry forth to try
To proudly plant your standard high,
An honest word with you.
Who seeks to raise himself above
The level of the crowd
Must drag through many slough OF woe
And suffer many a binding blow
And oft sit humbly bowed.
For every little gain he makes
Who tries to take the lead
"A hundred disappointments leave
Their impress on him; to achieve
The heart must often bleed.
Stay, you that plan to gain renown
Or play splendid part:
Ten thousand sore disbursements
Upon your heart shall leave their dents
Before you get a start
IS. E. Kiser in Chicago Record Herald.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
The Farmers Rubber Boots.

To dry out pair of rubber boots is
an all absorbing theme with those who
wear them. Dry oats placed in them in
the evening and left in over night, will
absorb most of the moisture. Another
method is found in making a paper
tube, like funnel. that will reach the
toe of the boot; invert it and place it
over lighted lamp, making all secure.
The heat will circulate through the
tube to the extreme part of the boot,
and will dry it out niceIy.-Midland
Farmer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
|FARMkzEzn&d
1890 AND "
gkgaS{iDlEM
HOW TO CATCH MICE.
Here Is Trap Which Has Stood the
Test of Forty Years on an
Ohio Farm.

Of course we have cat and dog,
but they cannot always get at the mice
whenever and wherever they wish. The
corncrib, the smokehouse and the Gel
lar are places where we cannot leave a
cat or dog for any length of time.
Therefore we must use traps.
There are several kinds of traps
manufactured of more or less efficiency,
of which we have used only one kind
the round wooden trap with holes in
the sides and the choker arrangement.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
F7e. L.

They are, to certain extent, fairly eff
ficient, but last only short time. as
the wire springs rust easily. The best
thing we have in the way of traps is a
homemade continuance which has been
in use for about 40 years, and which
has caught its thousands of mice. Aft
er so many years of use, the trap is
somewhat the worse for wear and has
been repaired many times and also
shows the marks of many mice's teeth.
Fig. is front view of the COM
pleted trap. Fig. 2 shows side-view of
the trap doors and triggers. Fig. 3
gives the triggers in detail The trig-
gers and levers are made Of ordinary
bale wire. If hard wood is used. for
top, sides and doors the mice will not
gnaw very much when inside of 1t, but
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
FOR WOMEN.
Much That Every Woman Desires Il
kn0w L. Found In Cutlcura.
esCuticura Works Wonders."

Too much stress cannot be placed on tho
great value of Cuticura Soap, Ointment
and Pills in the antiseptic cleansing of the
mucous surfaces and Of the blood and cir
culating fluids, thus affording pure, sweet
and economical local and constitutional
treatment for weakening discharges, ulcer
atoms, ina%matons, itehlngs a limitations nnS lions
ularities peculiar to females, as well as
such sympathetic affections as anaemia,
chlorosis, hysteria, nervousness and de-
bility.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
Had a Way with Him.

Jane Seymour was boasting to Anne
Boleyn.
Henry has just asked me for my
hand" she remarked.
THAT'S nothing" retorted the queen,
che has just asked me for my head"
Subsequent events showed both
ladies granted the reQuest.-N. 7. Trib-
uue.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28

A Pennsylvania farmer mas had his wife
arrested for cruelty because she insisted
on grinding out ''Hiawatha'' on phono-
graph. There are limits beyond which it
Is unsafe to 60 even in torturing an
urist.-Rochester Union.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28

Heads lose, tales you win," said the
pobleman to the novelist as he went to the
guillotine.-Cornell Widow
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
knocked Out by Time.

A Cleveland woman threw an alarm
dock &C 9 at a burglar and knocked him out
Of the window. That burglar is now in
a position to acknowledge that woman
Fan throw straight enough if you give he.
lime.-Indianapolis Journal.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
Robbins. Norwich, N. Y. Feb. II, 1900.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28
Washing Machine onlv 1910.

Save your wife's health and daughters
beauty BY using our great Star Washing
Machine-Worth it's weight in gold. Price
only 500; with wringer $3.50. John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28

Don't Get Footsore! Get Foot-Ease.
A wonderful powder that cures tired. hot,
aching feet and makes new or tight shoes
easy. Ask to-day for Aliens Foot Ease.
Accept no substitute. Trial package FREE.
Address A. S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28

The best clubhouse for boys is home.
IN. Y. Tribune.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-04-28

contrivance in place, proceeded to
smear it literally with good, strong
Mexican leeks-and how they did
smell to high heaven!
When ready for bed I carefully ap-
piled this odorous mask, and tied it
on so that it could not by any possi-
bility come off. AS put out the
candles caught a glimpse of myself
and came near shrieking at the sight,
for looked more like a frst-class
ghost than anything else. had twist
ed my hair back tight, and, to protect
1t from the leeks, covered it with an
old white bathing cap The mask en-
tirely hid my face and l looked like
some unearthly, tall, white thing, with
fiat nose and no eyes and mouth.
I assure you that was as CHASTITY an
object as one could we'll imagine; so
hideous. in fact, that precipitately
shut out the view, blew out the lights
and hastily sought my couch.
My "beautif1er" murdered sleep: I
tossed about for hours, vainly endeav-
oring to doze of. Now and then a
Whit of the fragrance of leeks would
steal up through even the small pin
holes I had cut to breathe through,
and more often the tightly knotted
strings caused me great discomfort as
! moved my head, vainly seeking that
rest in slumber which seemed denied
me. At last, no viewer. some time after
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1904-03-16
SsToRE PATTERNS
: The I'D. III. Carpenter Co.,
= DIVISION street, cATlETTssuRe
11AN''}'|'' OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Democrats are having trouble, as
veil a. the Republicans. The South
ern West Virginian in commenting
IN the action of the judicial
committee, says that the meet.
ing was held pursuant to notice pub
llshed in tho newspapers. A copy
of any newspaper in the district
containing notice of the proposed
meeting of the committe at Kenova,
IN the 9th ult., would bring fancy
price. The truth of the matter 10
that no notice was given of the meet
ing in any newspaper, as far as we
have been able to learn. 1t seems
as ii the committee is expecting to
run the entire matter to suit them.
selves without consulting the Demo
cratic voters. One Of the cand.
dates for Judge lives at Ceredo, only
one mile from the place where the
committee met and he did not know
that a meeting was held until
he saw it in the papers the following
week. The meeting of the commit
tee was just as sly as the appoint
ment Of the committee. Perhaps
the ringsters may condescend to
consult the voters later on.