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Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04

1t is already announced that, at the
close of the st. Louis Fair somebody
will start an investigation to ascertain
how the funds have been spent. This
will be rather late. 1t should have
been ascertained long ago how the
funds can be spent. Angus Cannon of
Utah says he deceived three wives at
the same time. He ought to be made
Chief of the Government detectives.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04
INTERESTING FARM NEWS
CLEANED HERE AND THERE
PRACTICAL SUGGESTIONS THAT CAN BE
APPLIED WITH SPLENDID SUCCESS.
The Care of Live Stock, the Cultivation of
Crops and the Latest Methods Used 10
Raising and Caring for Poultry.

Much of the sleepy flavor Of NUT
ton, according to Mr.. Boss of the Min
nesota College of Agriculture, comes
from the generation of gases in the
stomach after the sheep is killed. For
this reason sheep should be dressed as
rapidly as possible. A platform six or
eight inches high is a convenient thing
to work on and aids in keeping the
blood away from the body, insuring a
cleaner carcass. A clean, dry place is
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04
UngainIy. but King of Soaring Birds

No one would be likely to imagine.
for example, that so heavy and, in
fact, apparently ungainly a bird as
pelican is a king among soaring birds.
After much Topping when these great
birds have acquired Roadway the
broad wings are spread. and in majes-
tic circles they mount skyward, with
only an occasional flap of the wing, Of
ten passing beyond the range of ones
vision.-Country Life In America.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04
A Mndenf PafAfinn

Little Johnnie had been taught to
ask a blessing at the table. One morn
ing there was company present to
breakfast, and Johnnie, being a little
embarrassed. made the following brief
petition, 20 Lord. forgive us for this
food. "-Lippincott's.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04
WORLDS FAIR AT ST. LOUIS.
First Great Excursion via Pennsylvania Rail-
road, May 10th.

The first opportunity afforded resi-
dents of the eastern section of the
country to see, lowest possible rates,
the great Worlds Fair at st. Louis,
which opens April 80, will be the coach
excursion of the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company, May 10. A special
train of standard day coaches will be
run Oh the following schedule, and ex-
cursion tickets, good going only on
special tram, will be sold from the sta
tions named at rates quoted:
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04
nIo,her., Molher., nIo,her.,

How many children are at this season
fevetish and constipated, with bad stomach
and headache. Mother Gray's Sweet Pow
ders for Children will always cure. If
move them. At all druggists, 25cts. Sam
pie mailed FREE. Address. Allen S. Ohm
stead, Leroy, N. Y.
Ask Your Dealer For Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder for the feet. 1t cures Swollen.
Sore. Hot, Callous, Aching, Sweating Feet,
shoe stores, Csc. Ask to-day.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04

Excursion tickets good going to
Philadelphia in coaches on trains indi-
Gated, thence on Special Train, and
good returning in coaches on regular
trains leaving st. Louis (Union Sta
tion) on date of valuation which must
not be later than May 10Th, will be
sold at rate of $3.50 for the round trip
from stations on the Delaware Divis-
ion of the Z. B. & w. r. r.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04
Thousands Of Reasons.

II really cannot see what she finds
attractive about him"
"Why, there are thousands of rea-
sons for her loving him."
What are theyT
Dollars. st. Louis Republic.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04
Boarding House Amenities.

First Landlady (pointedly) - Well.
thank heaven 1 haven't got no skele-
tons in my cupboards. Second Land
lady (sweetly)-Nobody thought for a
minute that you kept your boarders
there
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04
Discouraging Competition.

May-Your fiancee tells me she has a
perfect trust in you, and Ned-Trust?
She has perfect monopoly of me. /
guess that's what she means.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04

Senator Patterson, Col, contends
that the Filipinos are capable of self
government. How about the Colo
radeans about this time.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04
Brovvning,s Modentr.

The only son of Robert Browning and
his illustrious wife was a diIigent art
student when he grew to manhood. He
was believed to have promising ca
reer, but once when the father was
showing friend some of his sons pic.
lures he expressed a fear that he might
suffer from the high hopes built upon
him.
HE is placed at a disadvantage
said Browning. Then he explained
further, in a phrase as modest as any
ever uttered by a great man:
People expect much from him. Won
see, because he had such a clever moth.
err"
And when they're at st. Louis il
would be precious joke if some enc.
my OF grafters, some boodle.catcber
spoke and sprang the name for Presi-
it? "ouiun
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04
FOR SALE OR RENT

The John M. Voshell Homestead. which
has ~ rooms, Town Water, Gas. etc
Stable room for four horses, Carriage Honse
and Barn. Brick House on Delaware
street in tenure of A. E. Fowler: posses
$12 50per month.
Apply on premises to
Mas. JOHN NJ. VOSHFII,
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04

OPENING CARCASS. REMOVING INTEsTINEs
leave the liver attached to the dia.
phragm. Wipe off the blood from the
carcass with a cloth wrung nearly dry
out of hot water. Double up the front
legs and slip the little cord found by
cutting into the f1eshy part of the fore
arm over the ankle joints.
Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1904-05-04

Passengers leave May 9th and stop over night
in Philadelphia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24

Judging from the manner in which this de-
partment of our stock is moving it would ap-
pear unnecessary for us to say anything about
it. We have heard it said that
Goods Advertise Themselves
to our case Our January business in this de-
partment has been
A ReCord=Breaker
And while February is a shorter month, we
want it to show equally as good results. We
find some difficulty in keeping up our stock,
and while there are times we may be out Of an
article it is only temporary.
We nave now on hand and to arrive, bought
direct from
Manufacturers and Packers
$4,000 Pounds of Bacon,
10000 Pounds Of Lard
1000 Bags of Grits,
600 Bags of Neal
$500 Bushels Of Corn,
1000 Barrels of Flour,
500 Bushels of Seed Oats,
100 Barrels Of Sugar,
800 Bags of Rice,
100 Bags of Coffee,
SO Barrels N. O. Molasses
25 Barrels Georgia Syrup
100 Boxes OF Soap.
Seed Irish Potatoes.
100 Barrels of the celebrated BLISS TRI-
UMPH. We pride ourselves on being the first
to introduce this celebrated brand, which has
proven such a valuable adjunct to the vegeta-
ble garden Our first shipment of these is due
to arrive this week. We buy them direct from
the growers and the same people from whom
we mace our first purchase as they have never
deceived u.s. In buying from us you are cec-
tain to get THE GENUINE ARTICLE.
O'D0UULEL & COMPANY.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24
Protracted Services Closed.

The services which have been con-
Quoted at the Presbyterian Cauzch
during the last week by DR.. McLees
and Rev. Wardlaw, evangelists OF the
Synod Of South Carolina closed Sunday
night~ 1t is rare privilege the
people Of Sumter have enjoyed in lis
tening to such sermons and the large
congregations each day, both after
noon, and night, was evidence of ap-
probation of the opportunity. Dr..
McLees' sermons are beautiful in their
simplicity, and presented with such
feeling and earnestness that his hear
ers are always deeply impressed. The
congregation would gladly have had
the meeting continued, but it was i'm
possible as the Synod has appointed a
meeting for Kingstree and DR.. Nc
Lees goes to that place to continue
his work. As result Of the services
seventeen members were added te the
church on Sunday. and there are sew
eral others who will be received later.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24
County Republican convention.

The Sumter County Republican Con-
yension which met on Saturday was
like the majority Of the meetings held
here in years past. There were two
factions coRtending for control and
tie honors and emoluments that fol-
low, and as they could not harmonize,
were held, both electing delegates to
the State and district conventions.
Z. 81. Richardson was chairman Of the
regulars, and was backed up by former
Congressman Geo. W. Murray. The
boilers claim to have had majority of
the delegates, but they were so unfair
~ treated in the preliminary organi-
cation, that shey could not submit and
withdrew. The Richardson faction
had the machinery Of the organization
and the majority were helpless.
The second convention organized
with W. j. Montanguo as chairman.
They styled themselves the Roosevelt
Administration -Deas-Capers Conven-
tion. National Committeeman Capers,
State Chairman Deas and the Admin
istration were endorsed. Capers. Deas
and Blalock were endorsed for dele
gares at large and ". T. Andrews for
district delegate to the National Con-
vention.
In the Richardson Convention form
or Congressman George W. Murray and
4. Il. Richardson made bitter speeches
denouncing Capers as lyncher and an
enemy to true Repulicanism. All who
support Deas and Capers came in for
share of this denunciation. The
boilers claim that Richardson and Muir
ray are fighting, not only Deas and
Capers, who have recently buried the
hatchet and are making common cause
to control the. party in this State, but
are opposed to all who give them aid
and comfort, no matter how high they
stand in the counsels OF the party.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24

It is said that the prospective can
didates for county Offices, that is to
say, those who are quite willing to
hold lucrative Office if their friends
and fellow citizens will elect them,
but are not quite ready to enter into a
scramble on an uncertainty so early
in the season, are feeling around to
ascertain what their chances are.
The idea that high prices for cotton
will both increase the cotton acreage
and curtail the crop of candidates is
fallacy, and the crop of candidates
will he as great and the quest for
Office just as eager as when cotton was
worth only five cents. If the voters
don't believe it, let them keep their
eyes open and watch the Office seekers
and hand shakers getting busy. Signs
of election year are alleady to be seen
all around u.s.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24

There never was another man like
Mcdonald Furman, who died Friday
night at his family homestead in Pri-
vateer township. Sumter county, after
a protracted illness. Possessed of a
peculiar personality, and mind of un-
usual bent, he lacked only little of
being genius. Upright and sincere,
Independent and original in his views,
: interchangeable and uptiring in bis re-
searches into South Carolina history
and genealogy he had become widely
known by his contributions to the
press upon matters which interested
him, or which were topics of current
discussion. Mr.. Furman was one con-
tributor to whom the columns of The
State were always open Whatever
his name was signed to was 20. K.
in this Office, and he fully appreciated
the liberty accorded him. It has been
many months since he was able to
write and now he will write no more.
A kindly gentleman and a patriotic
citizen is lost to South Carolina by
his death.-The State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24
Phone 100
THE sTATE0F SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY Of SUMTER.

By Thos.N. Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
Whereas, Mrs. Mary M. Chandler made
suit to me to grant her Letters of Admins
tration Of tie Estate of and effects of
T. Duncan Chandler.
These are therefore to cite and admon-
ish all apd singular the kindred and
creditors of the said T. Duncan Chan
dler, deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court of
Probate, to be held at Sumter G. e., on
March 10Th, 1904, next, after publication
thereof, at il O'Clock in the forenoon, to
show cause. if any they have. why the said
Administration should not be granted.
Given under my-Hand, this 23d day of
February A. D., 1904.
THOS. V. WALSH,
Feb 24-et Judge of Probate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24
DEATH.

Mr.. Thomas B. Jenkins died at his
home on West Liberty street at 3
O'Clock this morning after long ill
ness aged 81 years. The funeral ser
vices will be held from his late resi-
dence at II O'Clock tomorrow morning.
He will be buried by Hollywood
Camp, Woodmen of the World, of
which he was charter member.
MI. Jenkins was not native of this
city but had made his home here for
nearly thirty years and was one of
our best known and most popular citi-
zens. He was born in Richland county
and spent much of his early life at
Ridge Spring. BE leaves a wife and
four sons.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24

The A. G. Line will have an old
boss sale ON March 22nd.
The movement Of fertilizers is
heavy at present and the railroads are
taxed to handle the business.
At meeting Of the Gymnasium
Club held last Thursday it was decided
TO disband on March 31st, 1904.
Golfers Weekly for sale at Osteen s
Book Store. The most com plete,, re-
liable and best illustrated war news.
During the month of January the
local dispensary sold S1700 more liquor
than during the corresponding month
last year.
The cost sale of winter clothing at
the Chandler Clothing Store will
come to an end On March 1st. See
their new advertisement today.
The jail is not crowded With pris-
oners at present, bat there are enough
cases on She criminal docket to keep
the court busy for week at least
The Methodist ladies will give a
musical at the residence Of Mrs. C. T.
Mason Thnrsday evening, Feb. 25sh at
$50 o'clock. Admission 10 cents.
Programme later.
The telegraphic was news service Of
The Daily Item gives all the important
news from the seas OF var juss eighteen
hours ahead Of any of the morning
papers that are read In Sumter.
MI. r. j. Bland, who was recent
y appointed receiver for the Horn
Dry Goods Co., has taken charge of
the business and is selling out the
stock in wholesale lots preparatory to
winding up the affairs Of the concern.
1t is stated by The Florence Times
on the authority Of an engineer that
there ia a possibility Of the engineers
on the A. G.. L. going On a strike IN
less the track work is properly kept
up and this it is claimed is not being
done since the trackmen went out OF
a strike last week.
The store of ". j. Andrews on West
Liberty street caught afre Thursday,
and but fer the prompt arrival Of
the hose wagons and the quick work
of the 6renen there would have been
q serious. Ere, SIS the building is old
and infiama BILE and would have made a
FIRE that could not have been confined
to the single building.
All telephone companies having been
placed under the control of the Rail-
road Commission the patrons will have
somebody to complain to when ths
service becomes SO unsatisfactory as
TO be nrbearable. It is true that COM
plants to the commission may be as
unproductive of good results as the
ordinary 'kick" SO frequently made
in the past, but it may afford some
satisfaction to the kickers who be-
come weary of their complaints being
treated with silent contempt or de-
risiou.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24
Masonic BANQUET.

The annual banquet of Claremont
Lodge, No. 81. A. F. NJ, will be held
at the Hotel jackson this even
ing, February 24sb, Immediately
after meeting of the Lodge at the
Masonic Temple. The I.ogde will be
called on at 8 O'Clock and the members
are requested to be punctual in attend
ance
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24
MARRIED.

On Feb. l7th at IL a. m. at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Miss Su
E. Ross of Sumter county to Rev. j.
". Smith of Kershaw county, Rev.
n. C. Bethea officiating.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24
Cabbage Plants.

Now ready for delivery, ten million
Cabbage Plants of the following varieties
Henderson. Succession, Flat Dutch, Sc
lected Extra Easly Jereey Wakefield, and
Charleston large type Wakefield.
Also. Alexander Seed Company's Au-
gusta Early Trucker.
| Price-$1.50 per thousand.
5000 to 10000 at 81 IS per thousand
10000 to $4,000 at $1.O0 per thousand.
Terms-Cash with order, or plants sent
c. o. D.
These plants are grown in the open air
on the Sea Coast of South Carolina. They
are stocky and hardy, and when replanted
will stand severe cold without injury: l
have special low rate with the Southern
Express Company and plants can be de-
livered at any point on their line at a rate
of 90 to 40 cents per thousand min mum
charge on single package, 35 cents.
am distributing agent for GLENN
SPRINGS MINERAL WATER. Prices
and circulars sent on application.
VIM. G. GERATY,
Young's Island, S. G.
Telegraph and P. O.
Feb 3-4s
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24
PERSONAL.

Cadet Il. H. Dick is in the city.
Mr.. z. Scott DuBose spent yesterday
q town.
Nj. 2. D DuBose was in the cit,
yesterday.
Mr. John ]. Shaw was in the city
yesterday.
Mr.. j. U. Watts, of Eutawville il
$ Mt Dr. r. Il. Dick, Dr., of Columbia,
was in the city Wednesday.
Miss Lizzie Pringle has gone to
Wedge6eld to visit relatives.
Mr. D. A. Minor has returned from
& business trip to New York.
Mr. Wilton Barrett, Of Conway, is
ID the city for few days stay.
Mr. A. K. Sanders, Of Hagood. spent
1 yesterday in the city on business.
Mrs. ID. M. Blanding and Mrs.
Pinekney went to Columbia Monday.
Miss Theo Gregg is visiting Mrs.
Fred w. Renaeker, Jr., in Charleston.
MRS Fl. 2. Duvall, of Cheraw, is
visiting her daughter. Mrs. q. G.
3 0steen.
Capt. j. Witherspoon Cooper, OF
sfayesviale vas in town yesterday on
business, .s.s...s
Mrs. W. T. Costsn, OF AlcoIu, is
spending few days With Mrs. J. ID.
Chandler.
Miss Marie Durant went to Bishop
vile this morning 20 spend sometime
with relatives. -
Miss Bette Aycock. of Wedgefeld,
spsndt a few days with Miss Theo
Gregg last week.
Capt. and Mrs. A. E. Hutchinson of
Rock Hill are visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Geo. ". Dick.
Mr.. Ernest Carson, who is attend
ing the Charleston Medical College
rs in the city last week.
Mrs. Dan Dove, of Kinston, n. G.,
after a weeks stay in the city with
relatives returned home Saturday.
Mr.. j. Z. Haynsworth and Mrs. l..
Atkinson left for New York Thursday
night to buy goods for the Sumter Dry
Goods Go.
Hon. B. Frank Kelley. who stopped
over in the city on his way home from
Columbia returned to Bishopville
Monday afternoon.
Miss Pearl E. Winburn, to the re-
gret of her many friends, has returned
to the Montgomery, Ala, Infrmary to
resume her former position.
MT. Bennie Dorrity, of Columbia,
some years ago an Item boy but now
shipping clerk for the Columbia Duck
Mill. was in the city Saturday.
DR.. Geo. W. Dick, accompanied by
Mrs. Dick, left for Washington. d.
c., Monday night to attend meeting
of the Southern Dental Association.
DR.. ". B. Afford left Saturday
night for Washington to attend the
annual meeting of the Southern
Branch Of the National Dental Associa-
ton.
Capt. r. a. Brand of Wilmington,
N O., spent Friday in town on bust
ness and his many friends were glad
to see him looking the picture Of
health.
Walter Ryttonberg, whose condition
has been practically unchanged for
several days, passed more comfort
able night and was reported to be
slightly better Monday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. Fromberg died on Saturday. The
funeral services were held on Sunday
and the interment was at the Jewish
Cemetery.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24

Mrs. Halle Carson Cuttino, wife of
Mr. r. Dozier Cuttino, died Thursday
about y O'Clock, after a protracted ILL
ness, aged 81 years. Mrs. Cuttino was
daughter of Capt. E. S. Carson. and
was one Of the most attractive and popu-
laryouhg women of Sumter. Her death,
while not unexpected is, nevertheless
great source Of I. grief to her many
friends She leaves devoted husband,
an Interesting family of little children
and a large number of relatives to
mourn the untimely summons that re-
moved her from her sphere of useful
ness in this life, where she was so
greatly beloved and where her presence
seemed to be SO essential to the happi
ness Of so many others.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1904-02-24

Mr.. T. Duncan Chandler died at his
residence on Broad. street on Sunday
morning at 10 O'Clock after short i'll
ness. Mr. Chandler moved to Sumter
about twelve years ago from the Wells
Cross Roads section of Sumter county
He leaves wife, who was Miss Min
ME Anderson, and five children. Tie
funeral services were held at the Pres
byterian Church at 8 o'clock Monday
afternoon by Rev. n. VI. Edmunds.
Little Alma, the eldest child of Mr.
and Mrs. G. G. Fishburne. died in
Columbia at an early houryesterday
morning, aged four and half years.
The funeral services were held in
Columbia at O'Clock p. 70. yesterday.
The little girl was Ill for about three
weeks with measles, followed by an
abscess Of the head. An operation
was performed ten days ago as the
only hope of saving her life, and at
first she rallied and it was hoped that
she would recover. But she soon grew
worse again and sank steadily until
the end this morning. The little one
was an unusually bright and attract
i've child, and was the idol of a large
circle Of relatives and friends, and her
death is crushing blow to her pa
rents to whom the sincerest sympat thy
Of their many friends in Sumter goes
out.