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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

February 1st, 1905, is the time that
have set to move to Asheville, N c.
and I would like to have yc take
not Of my address as I viii be able
to supply you with duplicate glasses
and repairs just as well as if I were
in your neighborhood. haye a record
Of all prescriptions and can duplicate
any lens by seeing the broken pieces
or referring to. the original prescrip-
ton. Mail orders solicited.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04
The Firenen Called On Again.

The Firemen Called On Again.
The tireless iremen were called to
duty again Monday at l o'clock.
It was fortunate, indeed, that some
young boys playing in the Masonic
Temple discovered large volumes OF
smoke coming out of the roof of the
building and permeating the second
floor. The alarm was sent in at once.
and saved incalculable damage to one
of Sumter's finest buildings. The roof
Of the building is now being painted.
and it is evident that some one who
was passing through the man-hole to
the roof dropped a lighted cigarette
or match into an accumulation of
trash on the floor. The fire was extin-
guished at once, and little damage. II
any, was done.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04
QUARTERLY STATEMENT

NS6Nee
OF TIE CONDITION AND BUSINESS OF
4le Bank Of SUMTER Sumter, s. c.
At the close of the quarter ending Decem
ber 81, 1904, published in conformity with
the Acts Of the General Assembly.
ASSETS.
Loans and Discounts, $226,4s4 ls
Bonds, 1900 90
Real Estate II $50 90
Furniture and Fixtures, l,5OO 90
Cash on hand, Cash Items and
Cash due by other Banks
and Bankers, 155,891 35
Total, S413,435 "a
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, S $4,000 90
Deposits, 3C6 694 81
Due to other Banks and Bank
ers, 3,422 06
Semi-Annual Dividend,
payable on and after 5000 90
January 2, 1905,
Undivided surplus, 25,318 81
Total, Si13,435 "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. F. RHAME, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
81 day of January, 1905.
R. L. WRIGHT, f.. 81
Notary Public for S. C.
Correct Attest:
W. F. B. HAYNswoRTH,
President. D:.4
RICHD I. MANNING, O'ioo'oi''
MARION NOISE,
Jan. 4, 1905.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04
KEpoaT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK

OF SUMTER, S. c.,
At Sumter, IN the State of South Carolina,
at the close of business, Dec. 81, 1904.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, S394,551 SO
q. s. Bonds to secure circula
ton, 25,0O0 0O
Bonds, securities, etc., $4,000 90
Redemption Fund with q. S.
Treasurer, Is per ct. of cir
culation,) 1850 90
Banking house, furniture and
fixtures, 5000 90
Cash in vault, cash items and
cash due by other banks and
bankers. S4,295 81
Premium on u. S. Bonds, 4O6 %
Total, $54O,5O3 ~
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in, 100000 90
Surplus and undivided profits 36,0l5 90
Individual deposits subject to
check. 351 ,403 80
Due to other Banks and Bankers, 24,CS5 So
Dividend payable on and after
Jan. z, l9Uo, 4ooo w
Circulation. 5000 90
Total $540,5o3 AZ
State of South Carolina, IS.
County of Sumter.
]. R. l.. EDMUNDS, Cashier of the
above named bank, do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best OF
my knowledge and belief.
R. l.. EDMUNDS, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
I'd day of Jan. 1905.
GEO. L. Kicker,
Notary Public.
Correct-Attest:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

Director Of the Census North is
saasly concerned because he fears
shat the cotton ginners may refuse to
cooperate with his department in the
collection Of statistics Of the cotton
crop. Il the ginrers decline to fur.
aish reports the census Office Will be
naabls to issue reports. and this Nr.
North thinks would be serious mat
ssr. The people Of the South have,
% : great extent. lost confidence in the
rsliahility of the csnsns report. and
80 discontinuance OF the reports
wanlG not be serious master, except
- the spectators. 20 whom it furnish
Is aa oportanity 70 make Wagers on
hs p.ObabIe estimate to be issued by
sue bureau on some future date.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

There is still a great deal of cotton
in the hands of Sumter county farm
ers. bat they are not selling it, The
receipts on the local market now aver
ara troU eight to ten bales Gay,
gaare il oractioaIlg nn toce. market,
middiina IS worth here about SIX
canSs,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

Jim Dukes, a ragamufin yagrant
hailing from Summerton, was before
the Recorder Wednesday and. was sent
to the chain gang for thirty days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

rn biicans Of Colorado aupess
hare nade np ssshssr minds. "a sseal
hs Governorship. and. having the
schinery il sstheir hands, will be
sble ia sout their nefarious plans.
7he Democrats have no recourse, ex-
esst revolution. end they seem Sndis-
0sed TO resort 60 such radical means
q secnye justice
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

The oyerproduction OF cotton causes
greater loss so the South in one year
an tie boil weevil has caused since
IS cscssad the BIO Grande.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

Cor. Heyward. who is now ENGAGED
completing his annual message. is
sscsising lots of grstuitous advice
ren those whc inagins they know
ore about running the executive
erarsment slaan those on the inside.
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ast season sso4 par cent. Of ths

asst season S. o. par cent. OF the
oston crop came into sight alter De-
eesnber 2S n 1902 g. az per cent, and
In 1901 Al. 66 per cent. q proper
enate amount Of this years crop is
sssn unrnasketed. that is to say not
roughs into sight, She estimate OF
Agricultural Department cannot.
90 sar wrong, and the ginnels report.
issued 81 the census bureau may be
approximaseay correct. Fhis years
xon VAS, however, marketed much
zore rapidly than either laalt years
crop Of the crops Of 1902 and 1901 and.
is probahle chat more than two
zirds Of the crop has already been
sbroughs into sight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

The address delivered before the as-
ociasicn Of City School Supsrirtend-
snss b saps S. 3. Edmunss which
as rsprodrced Ia full yesterday, was
4 vary abls paper. Il should be read
esery person who IS N anywise I'M
Saressed IN educasion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

af sshsss IS wisaan in muslss lssitude Of
rnssf the Chamber Of Commerce
,sss meeting might just as we'll have
plaeed the entire membership oa the
5ssssard oss directors. 9wensy three IS
siissy rel tao many or TOO lew.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

che dseision Of The Georgia farmers
burn their surplus cotton has q
ssng tied 20 it, and the cotton is In.
% daagsr. IF shsy hold their cotton
nns osher farmers agree TO hnrn5
sna 0og bales It win be on their.
hands long time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1905-01-04

From sine immemorial it has been
Sise cusfusn OF the devil to cite scrip
SIRE 10 suit his purpose. and now that
a editor has begun to follow snits
oIy Writ is likely to be put 20
strange uses
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The Washington times., 1905-07-26
CALIFORNIAN CLUBS
ANNUAL EXCURSION

Several hundred members of the Gale
DOMAIN Club. thelr families and friends,
left carly this morning for Marshall
Hall 10 participate in the twenty-siXth
annual excursion Of the premier Scot
fish Society Of the District of Columbia.
The day is All that could he wished for
and the crowd Ut the wharf this morn
ing and this afternoon bespeaks success
for the outing, which. as has been the
records OF the past. is given chiefly 10
allow the children Of the club members
an opportunity to enjoy one days solid
fun.
William Jardine and Robert Law were
a the wharf bright and early 20 see thar
everybody was well taken care Of other
members of The committees went down
to the place of festivities on the after
noon boat. while stiN others have waited
for. this evenings boat.
AT elaborate program has been pre-
pared bv the athletic committee and
great interest has always been manifest
Cd IN many Of The amusing features on
the bill. chiefly the Uheelbarrow race for
women and the egg race for young girls
The committees which nave charge of
the outing are: on arrangement. Robert
Law DR. Thomas Miller. James Cutll-
bert. and William N!sbet; on athletics,
James NJ. I.eckje. William Jardine. Capt
Robert Armour john +. McNey, and
Thomas Shelton.
The Washington times., 1905-07-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Joseph Brooks, %, and Martha a
Brooks, y
Charles Dilehoy. s., and Hernia Irene
Heisler is: both OF Boyds, Md.
Frank Cline. q, and Annie Yonney. 81;
both OF Richmond, Va.
c. Willard Reed, %, and Olivia F. Will
son, 3.
J. Clarence Lester. u. and Berta NJ
jerks, 20; both of Richmond. Va.
John 7. Webster. 80, and Mary B.
Parham. u
S. Philip AppIeman 80: Frederick.
Md: and Josephine L. Burner. IS; New
York city
John NJ. LyIes, %. and Helen NJ. Ma
gruder. u; both of Fairfax county, Va.
Charles Columbus. 26 and Josephine
L. Sheehan, 20.
William H. Jackson. %, and Mungon
Jones' 16.
Edwin Holmes, %. and Maggie Allen.
Edward E. Robinson, p. and Eliza
Carroll 49,
B. F. souders. Is, and Mabel E. Hum
phrics, is.
John Nick Davis, .; ST Mary
Charles county. Md.
Vincent Nieconi, 90, and Jennie Bor-
cottt, %
Alexander Fry, p, and Sarah Ed
wards, 10.
James E. Reed. 81. and May H. Miller,
81.
The Washington times., 1905-07-26
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Another use to which Il hairpin may
be put has been found. 1t is as a
cherrypItter. Harper's Bazaar suggests
the method Of using new wire hairpins
after sterilizins by dropping them in
boiling water for moment Put the
Ioop-end of a hairpin into cherry and
pull out the stone Very little injury
is done to the fruit.
Milk will Immediately and effectually
extinguish the flames from gasolene or
any form of petroleum, since 1t forms
an emulsion with the oil whereas water
only spreads It.
TO remove walnut and fruit stains
from the fingers, dip them in strong
tea. rubbing the nails with it with a
naiI-brush; wash in warm water: the
stains come out instantly.
In the summer lay tallow candles
among furs, and no moths will go near
them, it IS said.
Tea wagons, instead of O'Clock tea
tables, are in high favor for the sum
mer porch. This is Il tea table with a
wheel in front. and two legs at the back.
II is rolled somewhat like a wheeIbsr-
row, but does not need 70 be tipped On
IL are placed all the necessary articles
for serving tea. or lemonade. or sher-
bet
When {. broom becomes shorter on one
side than the other, and the ends Of the
stTaWs become as sharp as needles. dip
If into hot water, trim 1t evenly with
the shears. and YOU VIII have d broom
nearly Is good as new.
An invalid unable TO take more than
sometimes relish cup of coffee poured
boiling hot upon the beaten yolk of an
egg, or the yOi6 may De beaten in a
cup, seasoned with salt and pepper. and
boiling water added 10 form q broth
This. served with one or two crisp
crackers or waters, makes an agreeable
reItsh
The Washington times., 1905-07-26
WASH BLOuSES FOR SUMMER
SPORTS SEVERELY TAIL ORD
Of Plain, Striped, or Plaid Linens or Fancy
Weaves They Are Stitched and With
out Trimmings
out Trimmings.

Among the sales which shrewd
women are taking advantage Of in the
shops are to be found snartest models
OF tailored blouses. of which one cannot
have too many. These are specially
adapted to morning wear, which in
Guides playing tennis. golf, AUTOMOBILE
ing, or other sports.
Smart simplicity is the style that the
champions in various sports affect. and
this is distinctly and a distinctively
feminine simplicity. While there is I'M
doubtedly tendency 20 return to the
severely plain and even mannish tailor
modes. the smart girl of today always
manages to tuck in some little especial
ly feminine touch in her toilet that shall
prove its saving grace.
The shirt waist is the article of prime
Importance TO the girl who follows the
athletic fad. either for health or for
pleasure. The athletic adherent does not
at all incline 80 the fussy bIouses that
are sold in so many shops: rather does
She cling TO the plain and severe type
that, il must be confessed, is far more
distinctive than the more dressy ones. a
shirt waist that demands perfection in
cut and in fit. no matter what the ma
terial may he
With these the smart dresser who
makes a convenient fad of athletics is
wont to adopt the very latest and most
becomin. craze in neclIwear. Just now
there are some smart linen turnover
collars arouni which very feminine
ribbon IS twisted and tied in a square
cravat bow in front. Others have the
collar attached 70 the waist. with very
fancy and elaborate embroidered turn
over. and these. too, take advantage of
the fad for ribbons and vary the smart
bow according TO the skirt and ceinturo
worn. Quite a dainty idea has the col
The Washington times., 1905-07-26

lar ribbon and belt off the same piece;
and the newest belt buckles cater much
10 this fad. for they can be slipped off
one belt and attached to another in az
instant. a special clutch clasp releasing
them and swapping them again.
Some very smart ones are in fine white
linen, such as is used for the best class
Of handkerchi4fs for men-tney take 4
somewhat stouter linen than do the
sheer and shimmery handkerchiefS pre-
ferred By the more particular sex. The
nodish use of pipings is well exempltfied
on these. the many tucks being piped
with deIicately tinted linen-some OF
the porcelain blues rose pink. a soft
green, and q pale lavender being eSpec-
tally attractive in this connection. When
this is done then the ribbons for cTaYat
and ceinture match the tinted linen ana
very smart effect is achieved with the
minimum Of cost and trouble.
With those smart waists either an m
step length linen or cloth skirt is re-
quired. Never must the skirt even
This fact alone VIII place the shoe. ana
incidentally the hosiery, in new promi-
nence, and the latest cut conformablc
with comfort is to be displayed IN these
The girl with the Cinderella foot may,
and doubtless does indulge the lad for
colored footwear; but the girl who wears
larger than a No. 8 shoe should stick
steadily to those smart ones of shiny
black leather for al outdoor purposes.
Taus appeal for country use. but the
fact that they require really expert
treatment to keep them looking in good
condition has prejudiced many q girl
against them: and the vacation trunks
have this wear carried more of those
smart patent coltskin and other shiny
black feathers than has been the case
for many season past
Hosiery, too. is quite an important
item. Sometimes it is selected to match
the skirt, no matter whether the shoe be
black or brown; but more often the
hosiery. too is black, one of those sheer
weaves in brilliant isle that looks so
fatterincly like silk; or one of the new
grenadine weaves wherein plaid pat
tern is developed all in black upon the
black stocking.
The Washington times., 1905-07-26
RENO IMPORTS NIcKELs.

When Reno wants anything she has
got to have it, even If 1t must be i'm
ported from WabusAa or Paris, France.
The latest luxury demanded by the fair
city on the banks of the Truckee is
lickels-just five-cent pieces. They are
wanted TO feed the slot machines, Of
which there are a great number since
the late lamented Legislature again le-
gaIized that mode of gambling. A key
containing $15. 900 in nickels was recently
received hot from the factory by a Reno
bank. II Is thought that the supply viii
fill the requirements of business for
q few months at least, and the school
children are correspondingly happy
Silver State.
The Washington times., 1905-07-26
NEW CROCKERY
FOR SufIf1ER HOUSES

Heavy earthenware dishes decorated
with bold designs in summer fruits and
flowers, done in vivid reds, greens, puT-
pies and yeIlows. are very popular at
seashore and country Gotta ges this sea
son because of he roughly finished
handles ard coarse thick edges.
The ware has high glazed finish like
all porcelain and is dead white. so the
brilliantly colored fruits and flowers
stand out almost as if cut in relief One
characteristic is the deep rich green put
around the edges as we'll as on the
handles. The ware IS so plain and fash
Toned on such simple lines that the dish
es look attractive either on fine linen
or in china closets. 1t does not break as
easily as dainty pieces OF china, and for
this reason alone is in demand with
women who have strange servants at
their country homes during the hot
weather
The big, bold design of a yellow pear
hanging on branch and green leaves
on a breakfast plate is most effective.
A plain rounded fruit dish with tempt
ing looking punches of light red cur
rants hanging IN a cluster of dark green
leaves inside and outside this piece adds
TO the brightness of the table, whether
or not 1t is filed with fruit
No dishes could be simpler in style
than the cups and saucers in all sizes.
The cups are round and fare just a
trife toward the top. The handle is
attached to the rim and bowl of the cup
as if il had been glued or riveted on
The saucers are also round and very
shallow. Full blown red roses on stems
with two or three leaves and several
big thoTns decorate the dinner coffee
cups and saucers. The tea cups, made
in the same pattern only smaller, are
OFnamented with punches of deep pur-
pie and light green grapes that hang
under a big scaloped green leaf. while
the after dinner set IS adorned with
the ends OF light green stems from
brown twig on which hang dark green
leaves.
One attractive looking open vege-
table dish. rounded, with six sides
marked off in ridges, has a big heur-
de-Hs in purple and yellow, with
green leaves in the center Some
Of the oblong vegetable pieces with
long green stemmed tulips in bright
The handles on this dish are as
quaint looking as those on the cups,
and the small knob in the middle of
the lid is round, about half an inch
thick. and looks like big button.
seven different sizes that cost from
% cents to S1.50 have broad bottoms
The sides flare toward the tops. Han
dies similar to those on the cups are
are so sharp and have such a rolling
flare that they look really out of
place on the plain jug. But women
who have once poured milk or water
better than any fancy decorative
STYLES.
The Washington times., 1905-07-26
IDEAS TOR TEAS
Timely Hints and Suggestions About
the '.Four O'clock, Tea Table.

Chocolate pots have come out in Il
dozen new shapes and decorations. great
roses in their natural colors being the
newest decoration. Old fagon shapes
are adapted to china users, and make
graceful little pots. that hold only
enough to fill half a dozen of the little
cups, and necessitate frequent trips to
the bureau of supplies for replenishinG
Chocolate cups are very pretty ad-
juncts to Il tea table, their tall shapes
making welcome change TO the little
coffee cups nine out of ten tea tables
are provided With New chocolate cups
have departed a little from the straight
high, round shapes which were so hard
tu drink from. They are still high, but
are a little larger and a little curved
out at the rim.
Whipped cream is a pretty and de-
icious addition to chocolate, and the
new beaters-lIttIe Jars with perforated
CASHIERS that fluff the cream up in n
jtffy-make it an easy matter TO whip
Instead of the old. laborious proceeding
Serve 1t in a cut glass or china bowl
with small jelly spoon.
\ tea table that folds up is q COM
fort to the woman who is cramped
duty for her card table. too, and after
the game of bridge is over can be
transformed. by throwing over 1t Il
pretty white tea cloth, into a tea table
again; or the refreshments served on
it to your guests.
All sorts of folding tables are made,
one of the most satisfactory of them
being one which folds fat and opens
like camp stool, with a good, firm
base.
Sandwich cutters come in almost
every conceivable shape, from tri-
angles to animal shapes for childrens
parties. Sandwiches cut in hearts,
diamonds. clubs. and spades are very
attractive for either card parties or
for those small teas where everybody
is known to be fond of cards. And
small cakes to match are iced-dia-
m0nds and hearts. with deep pink
icing, spades and clubs with chocolate.
White tea cloths have supDlanted
those decorated with flowers, embroid-
cred In their natural colors, but are
made in as variable ways, from drawn
work-Gernan or Morse or Mexican
! to the English eyeIet work (Which is
so Fashionable just now and delicate
/ blind embroidery, done in the finest
and softest Of white embroidery cot
( tons
The Washington times., 1905-07-26
Simple Menu for a Day.
BREAKFAST.

BREAKFAST
BIackberTieS Cereal and Cream
Egg OInclet. Fried Bacon.
Graham Mullins Coffee
DINNER.
Clear Soup
Leg of Lamb with Mint SAUCE.
Boiled Squash. Curry Of Rice.
Lettuce and Nut Salad
Frozen Bananas, WATERS
Black Coffee.
SUPPER
Salmon Salad. Sliced Tomatoes
RaGisheS
Gingerbread with Cream.
Stawed Apricots
Iced Tea
The Washington times., 1905-07-26
x FORECAST or THE LATEST
FASHIONS FROM paris
The Newest Gowns Follow the Lines of the Fig
ure-The Wraps Are Short and Loose.

one demand where the wrap of what
ever character Is concerned IS that it ne
easily slipped on and just As easily
slipped OF. Smart little models in silk
in crepe de chine. in the smooth-faced
Chiffon bToadcloth, and even IN Hen
rletta, are finding their Wav across the
trimmed with lace of all sorts and
weavcs. with braids, with silk maniru-
lated In 8 thousand and one different
ways, and with brRids that are really
wonderful III the!: beauty and intricacy
Of pattern.
Beneath these loose and frivolous
looking little Straps the gowns are quite
OF the opposite character They at least
must closely and faithfully follow the
contour of the figure. and there is evil
dent a certain stateliness in their lines
which - new TO this summers styles.
Shoes an Important Factor.
Even in the thin muIls. batistes. or
CANDIES and the like this same stately
air is apparent 1t VIII take a well.
proportional figure ard an extremely
graceful, erect carriage TO carry of
these new styles to advantage Much
heed must be paid TO the shoes and
the corset, ana the one is fully as inpor-
tant as the other. The great fault
with most OF the American women. and
especially those that nave passed their
thirteth thday-whether they confess
IL OF nOL-lS Ifdt they are wont to bal
ance the body upon the heel rather than
upon the bali Of the foot This is bound
TO thrust the abdomen forward and to
lenStnen the back. with the inevita bic
E9FT'"1e'2rf Of shortening the WaistlIne
in front.
CcIsets to Match The Petticoat.
The present craze for eirdIes, ce!n-
lures, sashes-cail them what you will
cmphas sizes painfully every fault and de-
feet OF carriage, even those that may
have passed uudetected before 4 trim
graceful erect figure Is necessary to
their best wearing, and any slouchiuesz
of carriage is maguified hundredfold
in the gown that is adorned with a broad
ribbon ceinture.
The princess mode is one that obtains
very much abroad. and the Partisan
corsetieres are making special corsets to
be worn with this somewhat trying style
Of gown. The latest craze is to have
corset and pctticoat 10 match, and there
is simply no end 10 the extravaganza
in the way of ruf1cs and trimming thac
is Iaviehcd upon these latter items The
fact that the princess gown must if Il
is 10 he AT all successful. cling closely
at the waistline and Hare most becom-
pc. at the feet makes the petticoat
,.., SyGclne II dress. The pettiCOaL is
usually built ont some halfway below
the knee with q princess hairciOth. and
the trimming rUffies-Oftcn of ribbon
are planned to overlap each other some
half OF their depth.