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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

Columbia, October 3.-The week
ending Monday, October 2, had
mean temperature about four degrees
above normal in the central and west
ern parts and about normal on the
coast. The extremes were maxi
mum of "a at Blackville on Steptem-
ber 25th and minimum Of Sc at
Florence and Greenviile on Septern-
Der 28th. There was considerable
cloudiness over the eastern part but
almost continuous sunshine over the
western parts. There were no high
Winds or other conditions that were
damaging to crops or that interfered
with farm work.
With the exception of trace Of rain
over the eastern half Of the State,
the week was without precipitation.
The drought has become intensified
over the central and western counties
where the ground is too hard and
dry for fall plowing and seeding oper-
ations. and where, in many localities,
water is scarce, with wells and small
streams rapidly drying up. The wealth
er conditions were entirely favorable
for haying operations and for gather
ing corn and cotton.
There has been no change in condl-
ton Of cotton, except that there con-
tinues to be some premature opening.
The entire crop has opened unusually
fast, and picking will be finished ear
lier than usual with continued favor
able weather. In a few localities
there is a small top crop, but for the
crop in general, and on sandy lands
in particular, the top crop is un1n-
portant, and the occurrence of either
an early or very late killing frost
will not vary the yield materially.
The averages Of the actual figures
from a full report on the percentage
of the crop already picked, indicate
C1ldC IOT lllS SdSlSlll OAf1S1OA1 VI SAAO
State II per cent. has been picked; in
the central division Is per cent, and
in the western division 50 per cent
Reports on sea-island indicate that
about 80 per cent. has been picked.
At least two-thirds Of the unpicked
cotton is ready to pick, and picking
will be practically finished, with con-
tinued favorable weather, by the end
Of October.
All late food and forage crops are
suffering for rain. Corn is being
housed in many localities. Weather
ideal for saving pea-vine hay and for
haying generally, but has been un-.
favorable on truck along the coast,
and for sowing fail oats.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04
LYNCHiBURG.

Iynchburg, September 2S.-When
fhe school sent forth its familiar
sound last Monday morning Profes-
sor Brunson, principal; Miss Annie
Eseels and Miss j. Clark, assistants,
with 80 pupils responded by march
ing in military style into the spacious
room and soon the work Of assign
ment and classification began. This
Was indeed an encouraging start OH,
Tor which as much credit is due to the
bpard of trustees as is to the efficient
feachers. The school children seem
ed delighted to meet their teachers
axain after a good long resting spell.
N was a pleasant sight to see the lit
lie fellows-girls and boys-meet
their teachers on their arrival Only
one sad incident associated with his
school, since the close Of last term oc-
z.urned. and that is the death Of one
OF the faithful and attentive trustees,
4Gr. John F. Hawkins. To him and
Col. J. A. Rhame, the chairman OF
the beard of trustees, are due the
credit of our graded school and its
Successful management, so Tar as the
duties OF the trustees are concerned
Miss Grace, daughter Of Mr.. J. 7.
McNeu, has been quite i'll, but is bet
sH today.
Napoleon Mcneil leaves for Err
skine College Monday next, and on
ne same day osgood Darby leaves
Hor Cedar Spring.
Mrs. John F. Hawkins is visiting
relatives in Manning.
Walter McLeod's residence is in
course OF erection and the work is
being pushed by a skilled mechanic.
This will be a handsome residence
when completed according to design.
Mrs. Jacob w. Keels' two story
1esidence, few miles below this place
Is now receiving the finishing touch
zlnder Contractor S. T. r. Wilson. It
certainly reflects credit on Mr.. Wilson
as dots of the work was very difficult
and tedious. The attractive wing to
Dr. Darby's residence is the work Of
Mr. Wilson. People can see for them
selves what an up-to-date workman
Ignchburg can boast Of.
.Dr." Davie Davis (colored) the
coke OF Lynchburg, boarded the train
here q few days ago, ostensibly for a
visit to Red Springs to see Mr.. Short
Leon, whom he worked under as
freight handler for long time; but,
N reports are true, Dave boarded a
train at Florence for a trip to VIII
unington, and having no health GER
HHcate was pulled and held for iden-
hfcation. The boys are anxiously
sawaiting Davis return, and-then-
Well, he'll say some funny words
with handles when he gets back
Cotton is selling briskly today be-
tween 10 1-3 and 10 2-5.
Keel Bros. are quite busy opening
Hp their new stock of goods.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04
THE BENNETTsvILE VIEW.
Trustees of Presbyterian College In
formed That No Branch College
Is Wanted.

Bennettsvlile, October 1.-The peo-
pie of Bennettsvilie are naturally dis
appointed at not getting the Presoy-
terian college, after offering SO much
money and such fine prospects for the
future of the college. Mrs. Beckwith
received the news here Friday night,
and expressed deep disappointment
at the action of the board. She and
the whole citizenship of the town look
with disfavor upon the proposition 10
establish a branch college at Ben
nettsvile, under the management OF
the synod. They regard it as an et-
fort to try and get our money and
Mrs. Beckwith's support without
giving us anything in return. we
made our offer in good faith for the
college to be moved from Clinton to
this place, where it would have the
undivided support Of the whole de-
nomination Of the State, the proceeds
of the sale Of the property at clinton
and al, of the endowment that the
synod could raise. Nothing less vii.
he accepted by Bennettsville. The
subscribers to the fund oHef-
ed are unanimous in asserting that
they will not give cent for a sun'
sidiary or even coordinate college,
under the management of a rival in
stitution.
Our people believe that there is moi
room in South Carolina for two male
colleges, supported and managed by
the Presbyterian synod. One or both
would be neglected, and would nave
the struggle for existence that Clinton
has already experienced. 1t would be
unfair to Clinton, after accepting her
proposition and money, to build
rival college in the State.
Before leaving here for Baltimore
yesterday morning, Mrs. Beckwith
said that she had rather endow nom
sectarian college in Bennettsvilie than
to put her money into an inst1tutlcr.
which would have only the hall
hearted endorsement of the Presbyte-
rian synod. This idea Of an undenoH-
national college is growing in pupu-
larity and may result in reality.
Senator McLaurin has expressed his
willingness to canvass for subscrlp-
tions from his wealthy acquaintance
in the North, as he would have done
for the Presbyterian College had it
been locatd here.
The committee of trustees, which
proposed to visit Bennettsville, has
been notified that it will be useless for
them to come, if the situation is cor
rectly reported in today's papers.
Bennettsville made a fair, honest
and sincere fight for the college and
we feel proud Of our effort, although
we failed to get the prize. We ac-
cept our defeat with good grace, and
with none but the kindest Of feelings
for all concerned. We believe that
the college will suffer more than will
Bennettsville from the refusal Of the
board to accept our offer. In dec,in-
ing to accept anything less than the
removal Of the college from Clinton
to Bennettsville we are satisfied that
we are dong what is best for Ben.
nettsville, Clinton and the great Pres
byterian denomination Of South Caro-
lima.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04
Special Low Rates to Washing
TON n G.

Special LOW IsGteS u w tdS4liAS
ton, D. c.
One fare plus % cents account Of
the American Bankers Association
October Sth and 9th, final return
limit October 18th, 1905.
An extension Of the final limit may
be extended to October 25th, 1905,
bv deposit of ticket with the special
agent, Mr.. Joseph Richardson, Wash
ington, D. c., between the hours of
500 a. m. and 8 p. m, daily except
Sunday, or between the hours Of 800
a. m. and II noon, and 800 p. m.
and 500 p. m. on Sundays not earlier
than October Sth, not later than Oc-
tober 18th, 1905, and upon payment
of fee of so cents at time Of deposit.
For further information apply to
your nearest ticket agent or commu-
nicate with w. J. Craig,
General Passenger Agent,
Wilmington, n. c..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04

Mr.. ". D. Frierson is spending a
few days at home.
Miss Amelia Holmes was the guest
Of Dr.. and Ms. w W. Anderson on
Sunday.
Rev. W. H. Barnwell visited friends
at Hagood today.
NJ. a. NJ. Lee, of Charleston, spent
Saturday and Sunday at Farm HILL"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04

The Carolina Fire Brick Company
of Killians. has failed With S9o,ooo
liabilities and $4,000 assets.
lafayette Orr. colored, was held
up in Chester ana robbed Of 81 Sat
urday by two negro hishw 'ymen.
James Martin. a We'll known young
man of Button. Beaufort county,
VAS Killed saturday night by George
Campbell. colored.
VIII Drakeford. half-witted negro.
has confessed that he set fire to the
store of j. E. Creed of Heath Springs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04
AT SOUTH CAROLINA COLLEGE
Many Items OF Interest From the
Campus.

Columbia, October 1.-cn Wedne8a
day, September 27th the South Caro-
lima College entered upon its second
century of work The majority of the
old students have returned bringing
with them crowds Of new ones. Sum
ter county is we'll represented at the
college by the following Students:
Freshmen: John Lee, Henry Bo-
shamer, David Loring, Vann Gregor
Robert Cooper. Sophomore: Frank
B. Sanders. Juniors: Dozier Lee, Hal
Hardy, L. NJ. Green. Normal Class:
Junius Smith.
The faculty Of the college has been
increased by the addition Of che fol-
lowing gentlemen: Professors TwitchA&
ell, department of Geology and Biol
ogy; Yates Snowden, department Of
History and Political Science; In
structors Esteriing and Fendley, de-
partment of Mathematics.
The dormitories were put in good
condition during the summer, the lM
brary was fitted with steam heating
plant and everything was done ID
make the life of the student pleasant
and homelike.
On Friday evening rousing meet
ing Of the student body was held in
the college chapel. Prominent m&9
and members of the faculty made
short addresses Much enthusiasm
was shown and it is hoped that much
good work will be done this year.
On Saturday evening the first
meeting of the Uphradian and Clari-
| osophic Literary societies were held
New men were initiated into the ta
cieties and a plan was started to caE
ebrate the centennial of the two So
cieties in February, 1906.
The South Carolina Glee club was
reorganized and new members en-
rolled. The following officers were
elected: n
President-A. H. Jarecky, St. M2
thews.
Secretary and Treasurer-Ly NJ
Green, Sumter.
Business Manager-B. J. wingard,
Lexington.
Assistant Manager. L. Barrings
Florence.
Leader-Miss Belle Davis, colum-
| bia.
Music Arranger-Henry Boshamer,
Sumter. )
Executive Committee. II. ia
recky, A. B. Kohn, B. j. Wingard. -
The Glee club will have about "
pieces and will play on all occasios
for the college.
Light practice for the football team
has begun. Coach Benet has return
ed and is being assisted by E. S. Oil
yer, a former Carolina football star
The following members Of Ne
VARSITY" have rturned: E. S. Croft,
left tackle; D. Mckay, left end; Fen
dley, centre; Paul Moore, left guard;
S. Wilds, full back. Promising ma
terial is looked for in the following:
Holmes, Cooper, c. Jones, a. Jones
and Coleman. N
Carolina plays the \. & NJ. Coksge
of North Carolina during fair week.
Polytechnic Institute. These are the
three hardest games.
This morning the Y. NJ C. A. was
addressed by Mr.. L. P. Hollis, a Caro-
lima graduate Subject: Power anSe
It's Price
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04

Attorney General U. x. Gunter, Jr.,
who was reported to be sufficiently
recovered to resume the duties of his
office in Columbia, has suffered re-
lapse and is still at the home OF his
father. Capt. U. x. Gunter, Of Bates
burg
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04
NoTICE no coRREsPoNDENTs.

NoyICE no CORRESPONDENTS.
Mail your letters so that they will
reach this Office not later than Tues
aay morning. When the letters are
received We dnesday it is almost an
anpossibility to have them appear in
the paper issued that day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04
First Ginners' Report.

Washington, Oct. 2.-The census
bureau today issued bulletin show
ing the quantity of cotton ginned
from the growth of 1905 to septem-
Der 25 to be 2,35S,031 bales.
These figures were compiled from
telegraphic reports of special agents
of the bureau who have canvassed the
ginneries of the various States anu
Territories, and the report is one OF
a series which will be issued regu-
larly hereafter until the completion
of the ginning of the crop of 1905
The report is earlier than any made
in 1904, rendering comparison I'M
possible. The report by States gives
the following results:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04
PRIVATEER.

Privateer. Sept. 27.-The Ladies'
Missionary Society gave an ice cream
festival at Bethel parsonage last
Friday afternoon. It was enjoyed
v.ry much by all who attended. The
acountrealized was SIS.
Mrs. I. E. Minis and children are
spending some time at Mr.. E. ".
Rivers.
Brown of Sumter spent Sunday at
Mrs. L. B. Jenkins.
Mr.. Leroy Wells, of Wedgefeld
spent Sunday at his fathers Mr.. W.
G.. Wells.
Mr.. Mcleod was down today max
ing out the ginners report, which be
says shows that the cotton crop is ex-
ceedingly short.
Miss Fannie Nesbit who has been
on visit to her sister in Columbia
returned Saturday.
Mrs. Bevel who has been visiting
relatives has returned to her home in
Florida.
Mr.. Silas Kolb and Miss Bessie
Geddings Of Pinewood paid visit to
Privateer last week.
Several cases of fever have been re-
ported.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04

Privateer, October 3.-Miss Leila
Barley and Mr.. Graham Pritchard
were married last Tuesday evening.
Magistrate ]. F. Ingram performed
the ceremony.
The teachers of the different schools
in Privateer arrived Saturday and
Sunday. Miss Souson from Virginia,
Miss Kelly from Timmonsville, Miss
Elma Geddings from Paxville and
Miss Hardy.
The Rev. L. J. Bristow passed
through Privateer Sunday soliciting
subscriptions for his paper, The Bap-
tist Press.
Mr.. W. H. Ramsey, of Wedgefield,
spent Sunday at Mr.. NJ. G. Ramsey's
Mr.. White, of Sumter, was among
the visitors at Bethel Sunday.
Mr.. Leroy Wells, Of Wedgeheld,
spent Sunday at Mr.. W. G. Wells.
Miss Katy Clark, Of Sumter, spent
Sunday at Mrs. L. B. jenkins.
Mr.. Charlie jenkins is attending
the Orangeburg college.
Mr.. ]. D., Jenkins went to Orange
burg Monday on business.
Mr.. P. c. Geddings, of Pinewood,
visited in Privateer Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Brown, of
Wedgefeld, spent Sunday at Mr.. G. A.
Nettles.
There is to be an ice cream festival
next Thursday evening at the Bethel
school house for the benefit Of the
church
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04
York Vote Complete.

Yorkville, Sept. 2s.-The follow
ing is the complete vote by precincts
of York comfy On the dispensary ques..
ton:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04

In this report two round bales have
been counted as the eqivalent Of one
square bale. The number OF round
bales included is 12.196.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04

saenas OF Interest From all Parts o.
Sumter and Ad;oEaing Counties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04

DR.. J. F. Ensor will build a $100
600 tourist hotel in Columbia.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-10-04
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.

sxEWSY LETTERS FROM OUR SPE-
CIAL CORRESPONDENTS.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-07-15

an hour or more with windows
only partly open and doors
closed. Open windows in upper
and lower rooms. also open out
side doors and allow the air in
the entire house to be purified.
4 knowledge Of the nature and
action OF oxygen is essential TO
an understanding of the value
aud necessity of pure air in our
homes and elsewhere. Tbs
may be obtained easily ty any
one. even though unfamiliar with
chemistry, by reading the clear
ly-made explanation given in
almost any good book on chem
'stry.
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-07-15
Ventilation

An important du,, OF the
housekeeper is TO see that the
house is properly aired and ven
tilated. Every room that ~ oc-
cupied should be thoroughly
aired each day.
There are a few things ,ha;
n must keep in mind in order
to ventilatc with intelligence.
All gases aud moisture expand
and rise when heated. while
all gases and moisture contract
and have a tendency 10 fall when
chilled. Some gases a; ordinary
temperature arc lighter than air.
while others are heavier. Car.
bonic acid gas arbon-dioxidc)
~ about ~ times a. heavy a.
air. Pure air consists OF about
As nitrogen,l Is oxygen and ! TO-
90 carbon.dioxidc together with
some water vapor, ammonia, etc.
nothing OF injurious nature.
There , constant danger OF
contamination from natural
causes. the most com being
the breathing OF human beings
in rooms insdcqua,cly supplied
with air. The breathing pro-
cess involves the using up OF
oxygen, and the giving off Of
Carbon dioxidc add small quanti.
ties OF organic matter which arc
being decom posed II the guam
tity OF oxygen ~ reduced below
a certain limit. the air becomes
unfit for breathing purposes.
and evil effects follow. Head
ache. drowsincss and u general
sense of discomfort are the re-
suits. These evil effects of
breathing the air o: a badly ven
t:lated room occupied by
number Of human beings are
due To the small quantity Of or.
game matter given of. These
act a. poison. They have been
thrown of from the lungs be-
cause they arc unfit for = and
when they are taken back, again
the process il intcrfcrcd with.
Under some conditions not
entirely u~ndcrs,ood dccompos.
ing animal and vegetable matter
Conta inmate the ar, and thus
come specific diseases and some
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-07-15
Summer Cooking
Part H..

Fart III.
Mrs. Clara :. EscftA. Eidgeland
Miss.
II not in.rcqucn,ly happens
that the busy housewife with no
neip and numbered With man,
cares and into whose Lie there
comes little variety ia the way o.
outside diversion. social inter
course or pleasant happenings.
'inds life dull and longs for some
change. Such a one IN apt 10 get
INTO rui aud by following the
same routine dav after day aud
month after month loose much o.!
The little variety that nigh, be
icrs. Even the preparation of
meals may-it they be the ne
thing over and oscr-add 10 tn
dali; mono,ony and become n
only 70 many steps 10 the uncnd
ng ~trcadmill OF daily toll. II. on
the other hand. shc gives careful
thought 10 their planning. they
Ia themselves nav add variety
10 an otherwise mono,onous lite.
y duty 10 which lt,tlc thought
~ given becomes purely auto
matte. but a duty requiring
earnest mcntal effort becomes IN
time a part OF ourselves. its per-
for nance the expression OF our
thought. Little ~ i, NAV seem
IN itself the task OF preparing
the same things for breakfast,
dinner and supper day after day
@oon gcis In be a. the working
OF u machtnc-hard and ,oIlaomc
and without variation: out when
one undertakes 10 provide a con-
slant variety even out OF the
same material. the mind wakes
~ from n lcthargy and even this
little change gives certain xcst
10 life and opens the way To
other variety.
Many who read the article on
summer cooking in the previous
issue VIII at first NV. "rh.l
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-07-15


caused by malaria. a word which
means simply bad air. In ven
tilating 4 room the temperature
must be considered. Whether a
room ~ warn or cold. il is al
ways safe and well to have a
window open at the top. II the
room IL very warm this is abso
luiely necessary, because the
heated air rises. II the room ~
cold then the car bon -dioxidc-
the gas given on-docs not
rise; 80 there should be an open.
ing IN the lower part OF the room
for the escape OF the gas aud
and tho admission of fresh air.
In sleeping rooms. which arc
usually cool. the lower part o.!
a "indow should be opened and
the top also should DC lc, down
Ia summer screens should be
supplied which will admit pure
air but will keep on, da mpncss.
The entire window should be
screened. 40 that the sashmay be
raised and lowered at will. Ey
using this sane prccaution 10
the kitchen, no; only will YOU
keep the air there pure and
sweet, bu, YOU vii! proven,
odors from getting from there
into other parts OF tho house.
The entire house should have
a thorough airing every morn.
ing, In this general airing no
one should hc exposed 10 n draft
or chill. As asoou a. sleeping
rooms arc vacated. open the
windows. take the covering from
the beds. one piece n, a time.
and spread them abou, where
they will get the full eEcc, OF a
current OF air. Beat the pillows
and place them near the win
dows. Turn the mattress over
the foot of the bed. that che air
may circulate all about il.
Sleeping rooms should bc aired
for at least an hour IN the cold
est weather.
After breakfast the dining
Dom must be thoroughly aircd
and also after each meal. II
should be remembered that a
great volume Of pure air sweep
ing through the house will in ten
minutes remove the impure air
more cnectnalIy than airing for
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-07-15
pskln Ducks For Sale.

= per pair. - 81 tor one
DRAKE and two ducks.
T., II, Fotlk.
Rcrtlair. Miss
The Southern farm gazette. (Starkville, Miss.) 1895-1909, 1905-07-15
HOME DEPARTMENT.

Fitted by the Dome suc Science Department, OF the Industrial In
stitute and College. All questions from housckccpcrs in regard to
receipts Or household problems addressed the Home Department.
IL. 81 CColumbus, Miss, will be gladly received and answered in
these columns.
The San Francisco call., 1905-05-03
BLOCKING WAY
OF SANTA FE

z. H. Hartman has made another
move toward meeting the encroach-
ment OF the Santa Fe road on territory
north of San Francisco that has long
been regarded by the Southern Pacific
as it's own Yesterday the Sacramento
Southern Railroad Company was In
corporated with a capital OF So, 100000.
and the avowed intention of building
a road from Sacramento to Stockton.
with branch lines beginning at Walnut
Grove and running in a southwesterIy
direction to Antioch The directors OF
the new company are /. w. Hellman
Jr., Charles HOlbroOk, j. M. Israel,
John c. kirkpatrick and G. A. Sharp.
The articles of Incorporation state that
been subscribed.
The Southern Pacific Company has
long held rights of way along the
route mentioned, which it acquired
from Captain John Cross of Los An
geles, who surveyed the line a number
of years ago and afterward sold his
rights to the Hartman roads.
The announcement was made at the
railroad offices yesterday that work on
the Sacramento and Stockton road will
begin within a few months. The new
route extends along the Sacramento
River and affords the Southern Pacific
Company a better opportunity to COM
pete with the Santa Fe's recently
established steamer service In the
handling of fruit shipments originating
In the Sacramento River district. Last
year the Santa Fe Company entered
the territory and got a good slice OF
the business and Is preparing to 20
after more this year.