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Ck IMattjratait w? ^H?HL WEDNESDAY, OCT? 10,1894. How Hay is Profitably Raised in South Carolina. An Example Worthy of Imitation. "? visit to the plantation of Capt L. D Childs a few days since has so impressed me with the wonderful te sources and possibilities of the lands along our rivers that I believe a few notes of observation will be of inter? est and perhaps profit, to the class of your many readers, especially who are anxiously seeking for some more profitable crop than cotton at five cents a pound." "The lauds of Capt. L. D. Childs form a part of the large plantation cultivated for generations by the Hamptons, and noted for their pro? ductiveness. By the intelligent management to which they subjected under the old regime the thousands of acres then under cultivation, with its hundred ofs slaves, contented and happy in the careful provision made for their health . and comforts ; its abundant crops of corn and cot? ton and its stock of die finest cattle and horses to be found in the South ; presented, indeed, ar? ideal plantation whose fame extended over the .whole land. On the rich meadows of native grass were reared horses of purest blood, whose record on the turf set the pace for the famous racers of the world of that day, while the crops of cotton and corn produced rivalled the best yields on the famed Missis? sippi 'bottoms.' " After-the war the "Hampton plaee" passed into the hands of the late Col L. D. Childs and since his death has been retained by his sons, W. G. and L. D. Childs, who for several years cultivated it jointly. About six years ago these gentlemen divided their interests and the lands have since been cultivated separately by them. Capt. Childs has devoted himself to the development of his part as a hay and stock farm under the name of "Riverside," and the present condi? tion of the place illustrates what can be done in farming by the application of intelligence, a liberal expenditure of capital, persevering energy and personal attention. About 350 acres of the place is meadow, lying contiguous to the river and subject to overflow by the river in its higher stages. This fact would render its cultivation in cotton and corn hazardous, but makes the condition most favorable for hay cul? ture, and to this the intelligent mind of the proprietor has devoted it. The problems to be solved were, first, how to arrest the destructive effects of the river freshets on the lands itself, which at one-point was threaten-, ed with complete isolation from the rest of the plantation by the con? stantly deepening and widening channels which every succeeding freshet cut across it ; and second, how tu save the hay after being cut from being swept away or ruined by the sudden overflow of the meadow Both these difficulties have been met, and, after years of persevering labor and outlay, may BO? be regarded as successfully overcome. By 'planting the quick growing water willow along the. channels made^Jby ^^^nrrent ?res^^^?n^^o^^^he growing trees which arrests the sand brought by the current and deposits it along these channels, rapidly filling them to the origina! level, io many instances these deposits having already reached five feet Thus the inroads of the river have been effectually checked and its current made to perform the work of restora? tion. The other problem, how to save the hay has, for several seasons been fully solved also and the crop is now har? vested free from any danger of loss from freshets to any appreciable de? gree. Hay making is conducted on the most scientific processes and methods, some of which, the results of observa? tion and experience, are peculiar to this plantation. At the proper stage of growth, usually when about two feet high, the grass is laid down by mcwers of the most approved make, and after being tendered and raked, is ready, in sunny weather, in forty eight to sixty hours to be placed under the sheds for curing Im? mense sheds have been erected in each meadow of capacity sufficient to receive the hay cut on that meadow. Under these sheds are racks, in compartments, constructed of light framing timber, the first or lower floor, which is of joists only, being raised about one foot above the highest freshet water mark The hay, when brought from the field, is lifted from the wagons by horse power, conveyed by carriers running on steel ways the whole length of the shed, and is dropped in any of the compartments desired. As each is filled to. the height of four feet, a flooring of loose slats is laid above it, the ends resting on the framing tim? ber at the sides. Upon this another layer of hay is deposited and this operation is continued until the com? partments are all filled to the roof of the shed. By this arrangement, as the hay dries and settles down in layers a free circulation of air is secured through the entire mass under the shed., all surplus moisture is evaporated and the possibilities of mildew or rot effectually prevented. By tLese means a hay is prodi which preserves its bright color all the nutritive elements of the gi and is equal to the very best n anywhere today and far superic the overripened grass straw i which all the seed has been tin es which constitutes the staple foam our Southern markets and is sol consumers under the name of 1 Indeed, this claim is not so established, that to tbe extent which this hay can be supplied it taken the place of Northern Western hay in the local market, is in growing demand in other ; tions of the State. The mead* yield an average of three cutti during the season, some seasons 1 being made. The yield per acn mentioned, would be regarded by Eastern or Western hay maker as credible. The crop of the Rivera meadows this seaso 1 will be betw 15,000 and 20,000 bales. The other crops, which at Rr side are merely subsidiary to the 1 crop, show the same results of in Jigent cultivation and rich s There are about seventy acres of c which is a marvel to the behofc The stalks tower to the height twelve or fifteen feet, with imme hanging ears of matured grs which will require a tall man to re) them and a growth of fodder so lu riant, that although planted five i between the rows, it is impossible see beyond , a few feet down i rows, lt is estimated that the y i will reach fifty bushels to the a? over the whole field. A portion this crop is grown on land fn which a crop of oats was taken t season averaging thirty-five bush per acre. No manure of any ki was used on these crops. As to the small area in cotton twenty-five acres-cultivated by t contract hands, six acres per har under the supervision of the propr tor, is as fine a "patch," perhaps, can be seen this side of the Miss sippi to-day. It is five feet betwe the rows, the stalk averaging six fe high lap across and are falling und the weight of matured bolls, avers ing 100 to the stalk. Fifty bales at present a safe estimate of the pi duction of these twenty-five acree. Riverside has been favored ti season in having the management a thoroughly competent farmer in ti person of Mr. D. E. Bolton, to who much of the credit iVdueforti splendid condition of its crop. ? the details of the farm show tl intelligent care and painstakir which are so essential to succ?s All work is systematically done, tl most approved labor-saving machinei is used, labor is economised ai judiciously directed aod co nt roi le and everything comes directly undi the daily supervision of Capt. Child who gives. the same constant an careful attention to his farm inter?s1 "that a marchant would to bis" store t make it a success. An object of interest to the visitt of Riverside is the live stock. . flock of 100 fine sheep, as many fi hogs and shoats, a goodly her of work oxen, cows and calves, a sleek and happy, and a fine drove < horses, mules and colts, mostly th product of the plantation, reared at cost only of such attention and sui sistence, as the resources of theplac easily supplies. A visit to Riverside will repay an; one interested in the development o our farming interests and must im press them with the possibilit? which lie within the reach of an] reasonable investment of money an< brains in the . rich lands along ou rivers, so easy of development and s( accessible to market. There are thousands of acres o this meadow along the Congarec within a few miles of Columbia, thai with the same attention which hat been bestowed on the Riverside fara may be made eqully productive at hay and grain farms, and with the facilities which will be afforded by the improvement in the navigation ol the river, the example of Capt. Childs is bound to be followed by others and these rich fields made to pay tne largest returns for the investments made in them -The State Disgraceful and Degrading. Greenville News. It is very, very awful and disgrace? ful and degrading and* dangerous to the Negro vote in elections, to call in the Negro to determine questions between white men. Of course. But if we remember correctly, when the dispensary petition was going here and a clear majority of the white property holders were against it brethren of the Tillman persuasion were active in the work of calling the Negro in to determine the question and zealous in secur? ing the signatures of Negro proper? ty owners. In Laurens colored brothers were given small lots of land to enable them to vote for the dispensary. We doubt if one dis? pensary could have been established in the State without the aid of Negroes called to overcome white majorities. It is all right to vote the Negro for the dispensary and Tillman against white men, but it is awful to vote bim against the dispensary and Tillman. That is "re? form" 1 doctrine. But is it wrong to follow good "re? form" precedent ? Stand up and an? swer, brethren. - i ? - There is no ase in writing on shoddy paper when good, smooth paper can be bought from H. G. Osteen & Co., for the same price. An Election Tangle. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct 2.-The State and county election held in this city to-day resulted iii a tangle which it will probably take the courts to straighten out. The fight was be? tween two factions of the Democratic party and bid fair to be a close one. Early this morning, in consequence of fraud having been threatened by the faction holding the inspector appointing power, three deputy sheriffs walked into each polling place aud signified their intention of re? maining. The inspectors all over the city thereupon closed the voting booths, awaiting instruction from the leaders. A compromise was effected in several of the outlying wards in a short time and voting was resumed, but in the Fourth, Fifth and Sixth, three of the most popular wards in the city, not a vole was cast, owing to a failure to agree upon any arrange? ments. In consequence of this tau gie, out of a qualified vote of 5,000 in Duval County only a small propor? tion was polled. Governor Mitchell yesterday or? dered Adjt. Gen. Houston to this city and all day the State troops were held under arms at their quar? ters, but were not needed. The main issues of the factional fight were a railroad commission and the alleged attempt of railroad corporations to cap? ture the Legislature, and nowhere has the bitterness grown to such intensity as in Duval county. Throughout the State Liddon, for Supreme Court justice, has met with practically no opposition. The Populists cast a very small vote for their ticket. School teachers aod school trustees can be accommodated aod saved mach trouble bj seDdiag a hst ot' books Deeded io H. 6. Osteen & Co. The Home Product Co-operative Life is not a "wild cat" scheme. It is based oe sound principles, and experience of all life insurance from the beginning of the business. It is new and avoids the errors of the old. Dr. J. A. Mood will be the medical examiner in chief, and they intend to require as careful examina? tion as any insurance company. When Baby was sick, we gave ber Castoria When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria. When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria. When she had Children, she gave them Castoria Say ! You Bee-Keeper ! Send for a free sample copy of Root's handsomely illustrated 36-page, Gleanings in Bee-Culture, Semi-Monthly, ($1.00 a year) and his 52-pages illus, catalog of Bee Keeper's Supplies free for your name and address on a postal. His A B C of Bee Culture, 400 double-column pp price $1.25, is just the book for you. Mention this paper. Address A. I. Root, the Bee-Man, Medina, O. : ' ? Wmms . j lill-i:?o?"j S j ls a scientifically prepared li ni- g M j ment and harmless;; every ingreoV ? g ?nt is of recogj?^ed value aud'Jj g j constant use by-.'the meeffca! ?pfx^lg ^ fession.. It shortens labor* lessens j ^ 9| pain, (firms hes danger to l?f?jpf P ?? [Mother' ?iu? QiM^^kr*^ M M MOTHERS;? mail?3r^: .c^ g Hjta?ning valuable inforii&?gon -?3p| IE '".J voluntary ?^muniat^^i^"- g ^ Sent bySxprej? or mai!. on receipt'?Tfiapice, j1^ ?S | IL? per bottle, 8<Udby AJU>ru?irtl; g p--M-g R?n*? roqcires no chanj? of diet or BMtMon%iiMKoriilor poisonoasiMd* icm? to be taken internally. When H IV. Ill "AS A PREVENTIVE m\mW W by ether ?ex it bim possible to contact ^^H^*n " ^B"l any venerttl dimse ; bat in tb? aue of - ^? those already UaiaciwsntT ?rmetxa . . . . . wub Gonarroc:? and Gleet, we |UAT?. ?lTTl? Tt?tee?curo. Prir?by nuil. pott**? P*W %*7 V **?W$Ipcxbci)orCboxeU-f*. Forsaleby Dr. J.F. W. DeLorme,Sumter. S.C LADIES ?0 ??U KNOW ~ DR. FELIX LE BRUITS STEEL ID PEP WBL PILLS are tue original and only FRENCH, safe and re? liable cure on the market. Price $1.00; sent by mail. Genuine sold only by Dr. J. F. W. DeLorme, Sumter, S. C. VITAL TO MANHOOD. I DB. E. C. WEST'S NERVE AND BRAIN TREAT? MENT, a specific for Hysteria, Dizziness, Fits, Neu? ralgia, Headache, Nervous Prostration caused by alcohol or tobacco, Wakefulness, Mental Depression, Softening of Brain, causing insanity, misery, decay, death, Premature Old Age, Barrenness, Loss of Power in either sex, Dnpotency, Lencorrhoa and all Female Weaknesses, Involuntary Losses, Sperma? torrhoea caned by over-exertion of brain, Self abuse, over-indulgence. A month's treatment, tl, 6 for 85, by mail. With each order for 6 boxes, with 85 will 6end written guarantee to refund if not cured. Guaranttes issued by agent. WEST'S LIVER PILLS cures Sick Headache, Biliousness, Liver Complaint, Sour Stomach, Dyspepsia and Constipation. GUARANTEES issued only by J. F. W. DeLorme, Sumter, S. C. 1890. 1894. A. C. PHELPS & CO., General taralee Apts, Sumter, S. C. Fire, Life, Accident, Steam Boiler, Plate Glass, Bonds of Surety for persons in posi? tions of trust, and Liability Insurance in every branch, written in the very best Amer can and Foreign Companies. Over sixty-five millions of capiial repre? sented. Office at Messrs. J. Ryttenberg & Sons, 2d Floor, Front. Mch H-o A LEADER. JAMES MEANS* SHOES are leaders. Why? Because they have an established reputa? tion, and never fail to give satisfaction. Perfect in style, quality, and tit. Buv JAMES MEANS* 82.00, 82.50, 83.00, 83.50, 84.00, and 85.00 Shoe, according to your needs. When you are passing our store call in and try on a pair. We want your custom. We want your friendship. We shall have both if you will once test a pair of JAMES MEANS' SHOES. " HAMMOND, The Regulator of Dry Goods at Leadiog Priee9 is the AGENT FOR SUMTER, S. C. Sign, Green Front, Main Street, H. A. HOYT, MAIN STREET* SUMTER, S. C. GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, FINE DIAMONDS, Cloe]?, Jewelry, Spectacles, MERIDEN BRITANIA SILVERWARE, &c. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY. Feb- 1 Order Your PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES FROM GEO. f. STEFFENS & SON, Wholesale Agents, Charleston, S. C. -Agents for MOTT'S CIDER, RED SEAL CIGARS, and DOTE HAMS. THE SIMONOS NATIONAL BANK OP SUMTER. STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DEPOSI? TORY, S?MTErt, S. C. Paid up Capital.$75,000 00 Surplus Fund. 12,500 00 Liabilities of Stockholders to depositors acccordiog to the law governing National Banks, in excess of their stock . . $75,000 00 Transacts a General Banking Business. Careful attention given to collections. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Deposits of Si and upwards received. In? terest allowed at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum. Payable quarterly, on first days of January, April, July and October. R. M. WALLACE, L. 3. CARSON, President. Aug 7. Cashier. CAN I OBTAIN A PATENT? For a prompt answer and an honest opinion, write to MUNN dk CO., who have had nearly fifty years' experience tn the patent business. Communica? tions strictly confidential. A Handbook of In? formation concerning Patenta and how to ob? tain them sent free. Also a catalogue of mechan? ical and scientific books sent free. Patents taken through Munn A Co. receive special notice In the Scientific American, and tuns are brought widely before the put? ic with? out coat to the inventor. This splendid paper, issued weekly, elegantly illustrated, bas by far the largest circulation of any scientific work in the world. 83 a year. Sample copies sent free. Building Edition, monthly, $150 a year. Single copies. Sid cents. Every number contains beau? tiful plates, in colora, and photographs of new houses, with plans, enabling builders to show the latest designs and secure contracts. Address MUNN & CO., NEW YOEE, 361 BROADWAY. Main Street. Next to City Hall. SPECIAL ATTENTION Given to Compounding Prescriptions. DO, ALVA ?1)1, DENTIST. Office OVER BROWN & BROWN'S STORE, Entrance on Main Street Between Brown A Brown and Durant & Son. OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 1.30; 2 to 5 o'clock. April 9. 2 for Infants and Children. " Castoria is so "well adapted to children that I recommend it as superior to any prescription known to me/" H. A. ARCHER, M. D.. Ill So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, N. Y. "The use of 'Castoria is so universal and its merits so well known that it seems a work of supererogation to endorse it Few are the intelligent families who do not keep Castoria .within easy reach." CARLOS "MARTYS, D. D.., Kew York City Castoria cures Colic, Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Eructation, Kills "Worms, gives sleep, and promotes di? gestion, TVithout injurious medication. "For several years I have recommended your ' Castoria,'' and shall always continue to do s 5 as it has invariably produced beneficial results." EDWIN- F PARDEE, M. D., 125th Street and 7th Ave., New York City. THE CENTAUR COMPANY, 77 MCSHAY STREET, NEW YORE CTTT. JE WE LR Wi Watches? Diamonds, Sterling and Flated Silverware, LARGE STOCK SUITABLE FOR WEDDING PRESENTS. Clocks, Optical Goods, Fine Knives, Scissors and Razors, Machine Needles, &c. FOLSOM. SIGN OF THE BIG WATCH. ESTABLISHED 1868. Sumter, S. C. I wish to state to the Farmers of Sumter and Clarendon Counties that I bare gotten in a car load of McCORMIC REAPERS, SELF-BINDERS, MOWERS and HAY RAKES. It is a settled fact that the McCormic Co., makes the lightest draft and most durable Grain and Grass cutting machinery made in this or any other country. Our prices are very low and terms easy. Write to me for catalogue, which will be mailed to you free of charge. It contains cuts of ail machines? and gives full descriptions of them. GEO. F. EPPERSON, Agent. SUMTER, S. C. Office at Eppersoo's Limy Stable. Sich 21 Native Rust Proof Seed Oats, - Native Hay, Full line of Old Hickory Wagons, Buggies, Carriages, Harness, etc. ALL FOR SALE LOW FOB CASH. W. M. Grit AHAM. Oct, 26. J. F. W. DeLORHE, Agen> -DEALER IN Toilet Soai>s, Perfumery and all Kinds ot Druggist's Sundries Usually Kept in a IFMITJS* Class JDJ?VL& Store. Tobacco, Snuff and Cigars, Garden Seeds, &c, also Paints, Oils, Varnishes, Glass Putty, &c, Dye Stuffs. Physician's Prescriptions carefully compounded, and orders answered with care and dispatch. The public will find my stock of Medicines complete, warranted genuine, and of best quality. Call and see for yourselves. Night Calls Promptly Attended To. Hay Presses. We are able now to offer the cheapest and best portable Hay Press ever put on the market. Bale your hay; it becomes more marketable and more valuable. Baled hay looks better and sells quicker. Henry B. Bloom, Sep 5. Main St., Sumter, S. C.