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^^Wb?^smi a? jsmrijjnnt ~W^BKESD?TT SEPT. 28, 1887. Tbe Sumter Watchman was founded ta I860 and the ?V?e Southron io I860. The Hfafc&3ita?'aR<2 Southron now has tho combined circulation ace influence of both of the cid papers, and is maci > feet?y the best advertising: mediara io Sumter. The State Fair wei! be the greatest \.ever Leid. More than $5000 in pre ^ miaros will be distributed, and out? side attractions wit! be mere . nume? r?os Iban heretofore, the business meir of Columbia having united to 1/ maire the fair a drawing card. The .-. - people : n every county ebould send . as numerous exhibits as possible. Tba yollo w fever epidemic is 8 pr ead with disappointing rapidity, despite tbe rigid quarantine regulations abd the mest approved sanitary precautions. Each dar shows a larger number of eases. ? Ta* percentage of mortality is very tow and tbe near approach of cold weather encourages the health officers in charge to hope that this outbreak of the scourge will be unattended by serious loss of life. The business of /Nev Orleans, Mobile and other cities io tbe inflicted region is at a standstill 0*n? ' tbe -loss will be immense. The laboring classes have been thrown oct of work and all are io a destitute con? dition. A war with Spain growiog out of the Cuban revolution is now widly discuss? ed io this country and Europe, and by tbe alarmists it is asserted that Spain will be supported and aided by several j of the Continental powers. There is bt?t a remote possibility of serious com? plications, although Spain may make a : show of wax. - lise removal of t^e metropolitan police system bas been accomplished . after many months of waiting, it is difficult to see wherein or bow Gov. EUerbe is deserving cf credit or praise for the restoration of the right of self govern men i to Charleston, aod* the less 'said along that line the better. The system was designed as a political , Echeme, and it was applied to Charles- 1 ton by s email aod mean politican ,'actu ' ated by partisan spite. The system ; ebould have been removed months ago j aaa matter of right and justice, and i we find it somewhat of a task to under- ' stand what Gov. Elierbe meant by his ! several espers arouod the polio* issue, ? his declaration of intention to abolish ? tbe metropolitan system, theo his refusal te do so unless all members-cf the city council signed an agreement dictated by him, and now his action in abolish ing the system-but it has been re? moved, and that is the principal thing, ; tbe circumstances and reasons are now of minor importance. The trustees cf Clemson seem tobe prone to experimentation io tbe selec? tion of presidents for that iostittetiou. We trust the latest experiment will ? prove a decided success and that the college will enter upon a more fortunate aod more prosperous career. Tbe new President is a na???'.* South Carolinian, is yotng, energetic, ambitious, a forci? ble, and at times ?loquent speaker, ana bas been eucccse'ul in bis own under? taking ss a teacher. He is young, bat | not so young as the beads cf >ocne ether { ajjd iarger intitulions cf learsbg ; he j i? but little younger than Dr. J ?mes M. j . Kirkland *?as whin be was elected j Chaooe'io? of Vaod?rbil? Ur.itrc. ?itv. j and bis aga we do not deem'ac objection i -> . 3 j if he is possessed of thc other necessary ? qualiccntioct. It would be ali w:?l and good and j wholly unobjectionable if Atlanta 3:)d j Greenville aud such other enterprising places that want a share cf - everything going, whether it be a priz? fight, rev?valo rde&th dealing epidemic, would take in all the yellow fever refugees j that come and keep them securely within their own borders. What j Charleston aod Savannah and Augusta object to is tho . es.'ablisbment of a j yellow fever districting and jobbing | establishment; in Atlanta. The Gale j City is a great place, tbe best distribu?- j ing point ic the South, but when the arl:- ; ole distributed is yellow fever, other places cannot be blamed for being shy of ber. j TakeJ?H?SON^S \ CHILL & FEVER TONIC Weekly Crop ?ulleti COLUMBIA, S. G , Sept. 28, 18 TEMPERATURE. - Dariog tbe greater part of the week the weather was abnormally with departures from 2 to 16 de below the normal, bat the last < week was mach warmer with Dear! ocrraal temperature. Tbe night ( 22-23rd was unusually cold with mom temperatures ander 50 ove the Stete except near (be coast, \ it was between 50 aod 55. Tbe 1 reported was 40 on the 24th at I stree, aBd tbe highest 95 oo th? IS Florence. The weekly meao wa aod the normal for the same peri approximrtely 73. RAINFALL The locg . existiog aod s< drought waa broken by she early io the week, aod a geoeral b rato on the 21st aod 22nd. rain was accompanied by wjods over (he easters portion of State. The rainfall measure nc were generally heavy, only 5 pl having am DULI ts of less than one i 10 bad from one to two inches ano had over two inches, with a maxie measurment of 6 25 at Oakland. . average of all measurements was i and the normal for the week is al one ioob. GENERAL STATEMENT. The 8evere'drooght was broken tho rains of the week, and the en state* is now well watered, and ground in f?oe condition for plow and sewing fall oats, rye and bar! which work has actively began. Pe turnips, late potatoes and pastares w greatly benef?tted by the raio, and s fail vegetables, gardens and truck, I it carno too late to materially ben corn or cotton, except very late fie of the former aod y ooo g i m mat i bolls of the latter of which there ? comparatively few. ' CROPS. Cotton report are featureless for r week, except that m neb open cotr was blown to the ground on the 21 and 22d, and beal into the dirt ai stained by the heavy rains. Cotr picking was delayed from one to thr days by the nc favorable weather ai the heretofore rapid opening of it matare bolls ss largely checke Otherwise the rain waa of no benefit cotton, which ts now so far advanct as to be beyond liability of injury t frost, there being practically on . Mtc crop." 'Cotton in many places is nea: ly ali open and over half of the ere has been gathered. The yield is rt ported to be smaller than expected an general disappointing. There are many sections which wi DO doubt make a fall crop but such r< ports are outnumbered, two to ooo, b reports of yields falling below an avei age. Sea Island cotton was not ic jared by the storm, on the contrary th rain will materially help tbe "tcp crop of which there is a fair promise. Cora is being gathered and tbe ero is generally reported to be a full on and ic places an extra fine one. I: the extrema northwestern couotie where oorii was planted late, fodder i still beiog patted bat even lhere th ears are _a?ured aod uo iooger subjec to weather conditions. Rice harvest was somewhat de toyed early iu the week but was re sumed during the latter portion am is now practically completed There are a few reports indicating poor yield: of rice, but generally ibis crop is i foll average one cr better, and ha: been secured in excellent condition, i having been not at all damaged by the storm. Threshing is weli under way. Peas were helped by the rain anc are generally fruiting wei!, with ex ceptiens over limited areas where peas are complete failutes. Swee^potatoes show improvement since the rains and louk more prom ising. In 'the truck raising districts, plowing and planting winier vegeta bles is now under way, with thc ground in excellent condition for thie work Pastures which were parched and brown have started a new growth Stock water is again plentiful. LAST BULLETIN. Crops having completed their growth, except a few comparatively unimportant ones, the issue of these bulletins will end, for the season of 1&97, with this cumber Cor ! respondents wi!', therefore, please ; discontinue their weekly reports. J. W. BAUER, Section Director. I Glenn Sprint': ?Vster wi.i care ;*!) siooiach : troubles and HTS.- comp hu o ts. You c-iti get [ it through W. ?I. Delgar. i Weather and Crops. Germination and Plowing Retarded. Good Harvest Weather. Washington, Sept. 28 -The weekiy crop bulletin of the agricultural de? partment says to-day : Except on the Atlamic coast, where rains have failen, the week has been exceptionally dry, and upon tho whole Vcrv favorable for maturing and gath? ering crops. Like thc preceding weeks, however, it has been very un? favorable for germination of sown grain, as well as for fallowing and seeding, which is much delayed gen? erally throughout the central and west? ern and in some of the southern States. In Nebraska, however, a large acreage of wheat has been sown, much of wbioh ia up and doing nicely. In the Atlantic Coast States, the conditions have been more favorable for fall seed? ing, and satisfactory progress has been made. The frosts of the early part of the week proved iojurious to late corn in portions of Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsyl vania and New York, but farther west no serious injury is reported, and in some States cutting is nearing comple? tion . _ Cotton picking bas been pushed for? ward rapidly in all sections of the cot? ton belt, although interrupted some? what in the Carolinas, eastern Georgia and Florida by heavy rains. The crop bas suffered further deterioration io Arkansas and portions of Missis'ppi and Louisiana, and damage from rains has resulted in the Carolinas and Florida. As stated io the bulletin of the pre? vious week, the bulk of the crop will be gathered by October 15. In Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia, late tobacco has been serious? ly injured by frosts. - The Spanish Get Excited On Discovering Supposed | Plans of United Stages- j Minister Woodford Heavi-y Guarded. Madrid, Sept. 26. The arrival of United States Minister Woodford from San Sebastian bas made a sensation, j The programme of the Uoired Skates bas been ascertained. This does not contemplate a deolsra tiou of war if Sps:o rejects meditation, but, according to reports, as ostenta? tious proclamation to the world of dis? approval of the Cuban regime by sus? pending diplomatic relations with Sp*in and withdrawing the United States (Cloister. General Woodford oas deolined to be interviewed on ?be subject further than to ?ay that his conference with the Duke of Tetuan, the foreign minis? ter, was of the mos; satisfactory character. The unexpected bitten e^s of the press and public opinion has painfully impressed bim, but be hones ibis will soon be allayed, as be believes bis mission favorable to Spa'nish iatcr es's and cannot comprehend that, Spain could reject -meditation designed to end an impoverishing war. Ho ba? not nainod a time at rvhich thc war mus.' bc terminates, bat he hopes, as the reMilt j of hi* tenders, that it will be ended quickly: Se believes the war is inflict? ing incalculable lo*e upon the United States and th?t it is impossible to pre? vent the organization- cf filibustering ex? peditions. Unusual measures were taken to pro? tect Minister Woodford ou his journey f.02? S?D Sobar?an to ibis o?r j. but the trip ??as quite ur.'.-ventfuL A party of gendarmes, commanded by a sub lieu? tenant guarded thc southern express J on which ho was a passenger. Secret j police were posted at the station, and the prefec? of police was in waiting to escort hie? to the hotel. Thc ?rive through thc -treets was marked by no special incident, though several people sauted bim, ced received a boer ia i return. So;:.c comment bas boen caused by the fact that'Miiiiitfr Wcdford's fami? ly ess not accompanied him. bat re? mains ont be French frontier Woodford explains that bis nartv H a largo one. requiriog a commodious home, and pre? fers spending a picador. October at Biarritz cn til a suitable residence csn bc secured here The legation cannot be used asa residence General Wo ri- j fora has already engaged <i box at ('nc j Royal opera hou?e and bas purchase i ; horses. Rc bas taken apartments at [ the Hotel Mom;-;, but receives official j visits a: the legislation, where he ?.parses the eciirc morning. New York, Sept. 27 -Thc most j important development in the Greater New York political situation to day was the unanimous nomination ol Henry George for mayor by the : United Democracy, composed of! numerous fiee silver and Bryan clubs which were active in the campaign of; ?last fall. j i THE NEW ELDORADO OF THE STATE OF WASH? INGTON. DIRT WORTH SICVOOO A TOM. Seattle, Wo., Sept. 26 -Tbe first autbectic news concerning Washing? ton's new Eldorado, MouDt Baker, and bow to get there is brought to Seattle by E W. Saporta?, president of in? formation and registry, who, with Frank Crydo and Gas Wagner, expe? rienced coiners cf Dimon City, went to the scene of the latest excitement last Saturday Aocordiog to Mr. Sa prrtas, the route is passable and not very difficult until within five miles of the find. The last five miles, how? ever, present obstacles that would for? ever discourage any one not an expe? rienced prospector and mountaineer. There is in Mount Baker and its sur? rounding heights enough gold, says Mr. Saporta8, to keep prospectors busy for tbe next ten years. In samples of ore that were brought back by the in? formant, Mr Bogardus, the asayer, by a cursory inspection, declared that fr?9 gold existed in exceedingly good quan? tities "I mot maoy men," conticued Mr. .Saportas, "who came from Mount Tomchoy (Tomboy), and they all re? iterated the stortes'cODceroiog tho dis? covery of dirt that will ruo $10,000 to the ton, made in Bear Mountain and io Tymohoy. aod several others have found ore equal to to the discovery in Bear Mountain " MARVELLOUS RICHNESS. ? special correspondent cf The Evening Times sends words from Sum mas as follows : i4Tbe gold discoveries io the moun? tains of Whatoom county are beyond aay doubt the richest io tbe annals of the Pacific coast, or even ic Alaska. "The recent find is in Bald Moun? tain, situated in the northeast portion of Whatcom county, northeast of Mount Baker The mineral range roos northwest and .southeast, and to? day is located for thirty miles. There is no telling bow much furthre it ex? tends. .*Tbe ve?D in the five claims, L^ne-. jaok. Bennie, Sidoey. Lulu and Wbist, varies from three to five feet in thick? ness. It rons nuder a layer of por? phyry ledge in a serpentine manner, and auriferous shale appear* io tbe ledge. It is free milling quartz, of sugar and rose color, carrying c-oper aod silver. Tbe veio oan be ced baif a mile Tbe cropping is _.nder solid porphyry. "The gold is known as wire gold and can be pren with lb-, naked eye and r icked cut with the fingers. Great ? qu;:r?ritf#"- <?f it exist, there is no j doubt. The formation of the range in j which the find is located does not look ? to be very rich is minerals. If there is any placer tnini'.g, it ha? not as .yet be^ demonstrated to be a paying pro DOxitioti i A practical woman in Oconee coun? ty remarked the other day that the interesting things in a newspaper to ber are the advertising columns. "And long ago," said she. *'I quit buying of those who do not adver? tise It always seems to me that the merchant who advertises invites me to trade with him, while the one who does not advertise impresses me with the idea that he doesn't care enough for my trade and is too stingy to ask me for it Then, loo, I know that the merchant who advertises has fresher goods for the reason, I sup? pose, he sells more, and a stingy man can't always be trused." WANTS. 1 A DVERTISEMENTS of five lines or less J\_ will be inserted under this hear! for 25 re.nts for each insertion. Additional linea g cents per line. Estate o? James Ra Odom, Dee'd, A LL PERSONS haring c!?im3 against f\ aforesaid Estate, will present same du ?y a;?-oted, and persona in ?nj way indebted to said E-if?:e wi?i make payment without de- | lay to MRS CLEO TROUTMAN, Qualified "Admix '\ v Sept. 22, '97-3: Wedgefield, S C &?t LsjilJI A. F. M. rpSE REGULAR MONTHLY COMM? _J_ N?01?ION of Claremont Lodge, Nc. 44, A. F. M.. will be held on Thursday Evening, October 7th, at 7?} p. in. Brethren will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly Estate o? Mrs? Henrietta D. Cross weli5 Deceased. A LL PERSONS HAVING DEMANDS f\ aga:nst nforesaid Estais will preseat ;n;uc daly ritifste-l, ?nd ?ii persons io any way indebted to s-*id Estate wiii make pay? ment to JAS. E. CROSSV,7ELL, Qualified Executor, BisboDville, S. C. Sept 29-31. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V Walsh, Esq., Probate Judge. TTTKEREAS, REV. CHAS. B. SMITH, W of Spartan borg, Thoa ti McLeod, n ;.::::<.;.., mi te ?u:t t-> t:'e '-o gran: him Letters of administration of tbs Es:ntca::d effects ot Mrs FaucieS Koper, deceased. There are therefore to cite and ada or.isl? all ! and singular thc kindred aod cr< !i:ors ( i" 'lie | said Mr3. F-innit'S. Ko?jer, lats of said County J ?od State, deceased, that they be and appear ; before 12-, iv the Coo rt of Probate, to ; .. eld j ar Sumter G. H.. on October I4ib, 1897, ?.est. after p::t?;icaticn thereof at il o'clock ! i:: ;ne foreri'.i^r, to ?how ein?.-, ii any they have, why t'hs ?ti:.' administration should i ot oe gran\-.:. Given under my ii~.uJ.. 'his UO'.h daj ol September, Aono Domioi, is??. THO-. V. WALSH, Jadge of Probate. Sept. 29-lit. Our first Special was a Our others will sorely be. A firm with the good reputation and high standing that ours has enjoyed for years, can not and will not, run any chances oft loosing the same by offering cheap, shoddy goods and calling them bargains. We offer only first class goods and at the very j lowest possible prices Success Follows Success. So the beauty and style of our Dress Goods and Trimming Stock eclipses all previous efforts. We have all the new weaves and styles in stock too numerous to mention. Call and see them for yourself-They are open to inspection at all times And not specially arranged for one day. HERE ARE A FEW THINGS WORTHY OF YOUR ATTENTION! Marque De Sosee-a new weave, price 50 cents To introduce them-this week, 40c. Mohair Curls-a handsome Novelty, very effective for Fall Suits. Worth 75c, our price 60 cents. Persian Suitings-42 inches wide, worth 25c, will go at 15 cents. Athenian Novelties-Very pretty, bright colored goods, price 18 cents. To introduce them, we offer them at the low price of 14|-c for this week. To close out the balance of our line of Ladies7 Sweaters, your choice of them-?2.50 and $2 goods-$1. The Shoe Trade Promises to be large this season. We have already had more than our usual share. If others do find it to their advantage to trade with us. It will be well for you to look at our line. As- Chocolats is to be tho Prevailing Shade in Shoes this Fall, 3Te offer the folioing bargains. Child's Chocolate no heel Shoes, sizes 1 to 5-Regular price 75c, as a leader 59 cents Child's Chocolate Shoe, wedge heel, size 5 to 8-Regular price $1. To show yon what we can do, 75c. Children's Chocolate Shoes, 9 to ll-$1 15 Misses 12| to 2-$1.50 Every pair warranted Positively the strongest line in the State. Friday and Saturday from ll a. m. till 12 o'clock M.-One hour only. Finishing Braid, white and colors, lea bunch. Good Needles, regular 5c and 10c goods, lc a paper. Infants7 Flannelet Caps, Ile each. The B?Et of ail-a regular harvest for yon-Misses and Children's $1, 75c. and 50c Tam O'shanter Caps, Infant's Eiderdown Caps, Boy's and Child's 50c Wool and Cloth Hats Only one of a kind to one customer at this price, 22 Cents. Children's all-wool Suits with extra pair of pants-suit alone worth ?3, sizes 5 to 1 i-special sale price with extra pants $2 69. Montrose brand Pickles, pints, 7c One bottle to a customer. Yours for Business, J. -RAttenberg & Sons. w- w Y A IO O V; M. ti pi ?y'? ClotMag. In this department of our store yon will find a larger stock than ever before, and some re? markably good values. Will boy s genuino woven wool snit-knee pants suit-sizes how. 16 down. We handle the celebrated -Mis. Jane Ii r-JUi?" br*ud. manufacturai by ene of the most reliable clothing houses lr? N< vr iori; Phey ar? ail mace of ?God miteri:;!, put together ?;!. and seid cm fail io ^is?actioo. Tba paats have double ?.. v. t.- s;?d knees. ? Sea 2-3a. THE CLOTHIER.