Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Estimation of the Cotton Crop NEW YORK. November 6.-Hating received many letters of ioquiry con? cerning the probable total cotton crop of the United States for this year, we seul out on the 26th of October 3,500 letters to selected aod reliable corres? pondents-banks, bankers, cotton com? mission merchants, brokers, proprietors of public gins, railroad .officials and planters, covering every cotton growing county in the South, seeking informa? tion, believing that the average of the replies we received would likely prove more correct tbau the estimate of aoy individual, remote from the cotton fields. ... In response to oor letters we have reoeived 2,632 replies up to this date, which we tabutate as follows : ESTIMATED TOTAL CROP A8 COMPARED WITH CROP OF 9,901,000 LAST TEAR Average of 295 letters makes Ala? bama, 33 per cent, decrease or 670.000 bales. ;. Average of 244 letters makes Arkao san, 33'per cent, decrease or 570.000 bales. Average of 52 letters makes Florida, 15 per cent decrease or 51,000 bales. Average of 454 letters makes Geor? gia, 27 per cent, decrease or 949.000 bales. Average of 153 letters makes Louis? iana, 37 per cent, decrease br 378,000 bales. Average of 365 letters mak?s Mis? sissippi, 28 per cent, decrease or 864, 000 bales Average of 211 letters makes North Carolina, 34 per cent, decrease or 307, 000 bales. Average of 222 letter, makes South Carolina, 26 per cent, decrease or 592, 000 bales. Average of 162 letters makes Ten nease, &.c, 28 per cent, decrease or 252,000 bales. Average of 474 letters makes Texas, &c, 45 per cent decrease or 1,802,000 bales Total number of. letters received, 2,632* Estimated total crop of United . State, 6,435.000 bales. Weight of bales this season is , esti? mated to be 10 to 12 pounds lighter than last year. In addition to tbe injury the crop bad previously suffered, the excessive beat during the latter part of August and month of September , caused the plant to mature prematurely, to shed, its fruit, dry up, and Hose the top crop. .By. reason of the long continued, dry weather picking is farther advanced than ever before known-io some sec? tions already entirely over-aod the crop has been marketed with unusual rapidity. _ ;; ;. , _ . ? ; Few correspondents .report any dis? position oh jhe^part of planters to told back their cotton. . In pur letter from which the forego? fog crop estimate by counties was re? quested, as a matter of some interest, we also asked an estimate or guess as to the total crop of the United States, and submit the following : ESTIMATES. OF TOTAL CROP OF UNITED STATES NOW PREVAILING IN THE SOUTHERN STATES. Average of 273 letters from Ala? bama, makes total crop 6.650,000 bales. . Average o: 233 letters from Arkan? sas, makes total orop 6.560,000 bales. Average of 54 letters from Florida, makes total crop 6,750,000 bales Average of 418 letters from Georgia, makes total'crop 6,780,000 bales . Average of 143 letters from . Louis? iana, makes total crop 6,510,000 bates. Average of 331 letters from .Missis? sippi, makes total crop 6,750,000 bales. Average of 195 letters from North Carolina, makes total crop 6,690,OOo bales. Average of 204 letters from South Carolina, makes total crop 6,790,000 bales. Average of 143 letters from Tenues- , see, &c , makes total crop 6,820,000 bales. Average of 424 letters from Texas, &c, makes total crop 6,500,000 bales. Average of 2,418 letters makes total crop of the United States, 6,580,000 bales. We respectfully submit the forego? ing estimates which have been faithfully compiled from the letters received, and return our sincere thanks to the many correspondents who so promptly and satisfactorily responded to our re* quest for information. LATHAM, ALEXANDER & Co. The strike of engineers and others in the Clyde ship building yards is spreading. It is possible that the dis? pute between the employers and em? ployees may extend to the Thames, Tyne aod warship yards T?IO ,^m^ \ the Oniy \?S2pjS^ Sarsaparilla AT THE WORLD'S FA JR. j OFFICE OF THE SOUTHERN Distilling Company, DISTILLERS, IMPORTERS, REC? TIFIERS AND WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS, No. 119 Princess St., Wilmington, N. C., 529 and 531 Walnut St., Cincinnati, Ohio. The largest dealers in the South. Send your orders direct ; don't buy from agents. We can save you 25 per cent, on your purchases. Write for price list and send your orders to the SOUTHERN DISTILLING CO., WILMINGTON, N. C. Oct. 9.-lm. Are yon coming to the Exposition ? If so stop at the Leading Cotel, where accommo? dations are to he had tor 1,000 guests per day The only first-class Hotel io the City charging only $2.00 per day. THE VICTORIA HOTEL J. W. GOLUCKE, manager. Nos- 30-32-31 Sauth Pryor Street Hali Block From Car Shed, Atlanta, Georgia. Burglar proof safe for valuables, para pass thc door every five minutes for Exposition Grounds. Everything first-class. Toe best beds in the city. Telegraph or write ahead for accommodations. Remember we will treat you right, and,charge you only $2 00 per.df.y for Board and Lodging. Porters at ali trains. Sept. 18. Lively Times have been the rule iii business circles since TIMES the fall season opened and cotton jumped up from four to eight and a half cents Sumter has been the liveliest place in the State, aud LEVI BROS. have had the BIG liveliest sort of time in their store Crowds flock there to get a few of the great Bargains ? They offer in all lines They have a LARGE aud complete stock of GEN? ERAL MERCHADISE and the wants of ail per? sons are supplied at the Lowest Prices ever heard of. In fine Dress Goods, Trimmings, Prints, and Domestics they can defy competition. The Shoe AT Stock is large and the prices right. Try a pair and the only trouble you will have will be in wearing ~>4hem out. But it is use icu.V;o attempt to enu? merate the bargains or to - describe the stock. Levi Bros are well known. All who deal with them are sure to be satisfied. A large lot of new goods received this week ; see them bef?te buying. Main Street, Sumter, S. C. ? Great Show S.-Hf Bros. have coree and eon* with th*>ir cirrus ?nd 'he general verdict of ?ll of the immense crowd ?hat witnessed th*> perform ance is thKt it WHS by far the b??t show that ever came to thi* .pince. The street parade w?9 the Urgent ?nd in every parMealar the I fin-8t that hag been seen hrr<\ and the ? menagerie and show wece hevor>d fhe antici- | patton of thosp who thought thev knew .?.il j there is to he known about ?how? Trier? I wa9 a crowd of-np.t less rhan ?;000 to witness j the circus, t-erformancp, and The onlv otjec tion ?hat has been offered ii 'h*t there was so many thine? eoing on at the siame time in the several rings that no one perron could take it.all in. The trapeze performers, rope walkers, and bare-back riders are artists of.the first rank in their iine9, ?nd the feats they performed with equ*l sk?l! and gr ce caused the thousands present to, marvel. The race* that concluded the performance-th? j chariot races io particular-were pronounced the best feature of a fine, show, and the cene ral opinion was the correct one, A more ex? citing exhibition than the ehfl.riot race t's never seen ?oder canvas.. Sells Elros bave a show that ?3 all and more than they adver? tise it tobe, and th6 performance yesterday 8aitsfied the older folks and delighted the youngsters -m~ mu -II ? It was wisely considered in the State Board of Control uot publicly a?nonncing that the dispensary would be cloded, on circus dav, when the petition of the people ol' this city, making the request, wai? granted. Had it heen published at that.time, the 3nd sought would probably have not been accomplished, for a great many who beli-ve that whiskey is a necssarv accompaniment to a circus, would have laid in a ettpplv before hand, and would have been prepared to get glori? ously drunk and paint the town red This paper was notified soon after the order was issued for.the closing of the dispensary, and a request was made that no mention of it be made for the reason stated, the wisdom of which were readily perceived, and on ac? count of this request no mention was made of it when, tbe fact was ascertained from nthpr sources. It ie usually the tost policy to be open and ab ve board with the press in all matter? of this kind, for it is next to impossi? ble to ke^p it formation from falling into their hands, ?nd when news ig captured by a newspaper man it goes into [he raper forth? with. It is strange that the combined exertions of three to four aMe-t>odied men are required to show one child the animals in a circus menagerie Som? of the fights, similar to the above, ?pen at the circus yesterday were stranger ano1 more peculiar than the zebra or hippopotamus to those who wem to s^e the circus and not to take the children to see the animals. A complete fire ?'?-rm system car. be put up in this city for $1 OOO. and the payment of this 9nra can he distributed in installments over a period of five rears Why not have the system put up ? It will be a step towards lower insurance rates Mr. J- R Jervey acted as auctioneer at the Tobacco Warehouse, and they say that be waa just as much at home selling tobacco as he is selling land or lien mules in front of the Court House. Pawnee Bill's Combined shows, Higtorical Wild West and Grand Mexican Hippodrome, is, witboot any exceptions, the beat we have seen for years. It is a pleasing and refined, entertainment. At the afteroon performance, their vast canvas enclosed park wai) packed, and in tbe evening hundreds were ?mable to obtaiti admission-Harriibnrg (Pa.) Newe. The wife of. Mr Leonard Weils, of-East Brimfield, Maes , had been suffering from neuralgia for two days, not being able to sleep or hardly keep still, when Mi*. Holden, tbe merchant there sent her A bottle of Cham? berlain's Pain Balm, and asked tbat she give ita thorough trial On meeting Mr. Weli3 tbe next day he was told that she was all right, toe pain hid left her within two hours, and tbat the bottle of Pain Balm w as worth $5 00 if it could not be bad for lees For sale at 50 cents per bottle by Dr. A. J. China. THE PO^HE OF POETRY. During the debate in the Constitutional Convention last week on the Womsm's Suf ferage Amendment to the Suffrage Article, Mr Rodgers read tbe following touching little poem to the Convention as bearing on the anti-woman suffrage side. He 9aid he was not tbe poet, Put the poem waa so ap? propriate, be read this, and it touched mauy members' hearts: The little child in night gown white Patters down to kiss good night, To be tucked softly into bed, To have the "Now I Lay Me" said. But now there is no sweet caress. No gentle hand tbe prayer to bless; For mother has sought higher joys ; She's goDe out whooping up the boys ; She's swapping votes and pulling wires, Stirring patriotism'^ ores ;J Making-speeches, shaking bands, Organizing marching bands, Fixing things to ron the ward, Wearing bloomer-Ob, good Lord 1 Chamberlain's Bye and Skin 0:lntxnent Is unequalled for Eczema, Tetter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped Hands, Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites, Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids, For sale by druggists at 25 cents pei: box. TO HORSE OWNERS. For putting a horse in a fine healthy con? dition try Dr. Cady's Condition Powders. They tone up the system, aid digestion, cure loss of appetite, relieve constipation, correct kidney disorders and destroy worms, giving new life to an old or over-worked horse. 25 cents per package. For sale by druggists. For sale in Sumter by Dr. A. J. China. PAYING POSITIONS GUARANTEED IN WRITING. Stu? dents' complete course in HALF the TIME at HALF the EXPENSE of other colleges. ?4 plared last month. Address at once GEORGIA BUS. COLLEGE, Macon Ga. Nov. 6.-o WHAT IS IT ? FRESH DRUGS, GARDEN SEED, I TOILET ARTICLES. -Best Havana Cigars. Graduates ic Pharmacy always ia attendance. Pysician8 Prescriptions a Specialty. Night calls courteously answered. Elec? tric bell button just above tho door latch. Call and see TIP. Rest yourself a minute. Ask fur RED MESSINA ORANGE SODA WATER. J, S. HUfiflSON ? m. Aug. 21. I WAST every man and woman in thc United States interested in thc Opium and Whisky habits to have one of my books on these dis? eases. Address B. M. Woolley, Atlanta, Ca, Box 332, aaa" one will bc sent yon free. Hardware, Cutlery and Guns, WOODWARK, TINWARE, POT WARE, AGRICULTURAL IMPL?TOTS For Rule at lowest market prices. MARSHALL, WESGOAT GO., CHARLESTON, S. C. Oct. 16-x. THE PLACE TO GO. F. H. WARREN Mauufaturer of all kinds of Harness and Saddlery and Dealer in HORSE BLANKETS, LAP ROBES, TURF GOODS AND GENERAL STABLE SUPPLIES. First Clos* Work and Satisfaction Guaranteed. SEND FOR PRICES. 223 Meeting Street, Charleston, S, C, Oct. 16-0 J <? 1st Collete MW?M ML Geo. S. Hacker & Son, - MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS] SASH, BLINDS) Moulding & Building Material. Office aod Wareroom?, King, opposite Can? non Street, CHARLESTON, S. C, - ^SEr~Purcbn?r> our make, which we guarantee superior to any sold South, and thereby save money. Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty. October 16-o. FISH, OYSTERS, FISH, OYSTERS. F. KR?SSEL?, ACT. Wholesale and retail dealer in FISH, OYSTERS and Game, N. E. Corner Eaot Bay and Market Sta., CHARLESTON, S.O. Oct. 16-v. Sniff PIANOS?? Are without a rival for Tone, Touch and Durability. The Higbert Standard of Ex? cellence maintained for fifty years. PRIZE MEDALS: Centennial, 1876 ; Paris, 1878 ; Atlanta, 1881 ; New Orleans, 1884-5; Chicago, 1893. Liberal Terms Send for catalogue. CHAS. M. STIEFF. Baltimore, 9 N. Liberty Street. Philadelphia, 1204 North 5th Street. Washington, 417 ll tb Street. N. W. Chicago, 178 Wabash Avenue. Sept. 18 _ Order Your PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES FROM GEO. f. STEFFENS & SON, Wholesale Agents, Charleston, S C. -Agents for MOTT'S CIDER RED SEAL CIGARS, AND DOVE HAMS. Southern Fruit Co. \V. H. MIXSON, Manager, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IX 3B3 FRUIT ari TSGET?BLE ? P?E PACKAGES. ETC. -217 EAST BAY, CHALESTON, S. C. Oct ic-v. JUST RECEIVED, ANOTHER INVOICE OF Dress 5 A LOT OF CHOICE Bret* Plaids af 8 I-Sr. Cheap at 15c. -Holl- ' A LOT OF Dress Plaids at 2*7 cents, Worth 40c. -INI A LOT OF Dress Plaids at 35 cents, Worth 50c. -Holl A LOT OF Dress Plaids at 49 cents, Worth 75c. 54-in. Black and Blue Storm Serge at 49 cents, Cheap at 75c. -IN A CHOICfcl LOT OF Silks, suitable for waists. -IM A new lot of fl A DUC! hi this week at prices that U Ai U? can't be match? ed in the State. ANOTHER LOT OF Blankets at Immense Drive. Get our prices before buying. J J|y^eiafrers ?^OIIS N. W. Corner, Main and Liberty Sts. SUMTER, S. C. New York Office, 48 West Broadway. I FPMT??RB K; Stock, g*?. Assortment Prices Lowest for the Class of Goods. All the latest styles and novelties in Furniture, Parlor and Chamber Sets, Rocking Chairs, Shades, Pictures, Tablep, Desk9 jCSTOome to Furniture Headquarters, iaspect the stock and get prices J. D. CRAIG. NOT 6 ?.j* BARDWARE ! -H We have had years of experience in the business, and think we can satisfy you in quality and price. For TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY COME TO US. FOR BUGGY AND WAGON MATERIAL WE KEEP IT FOR BEST COOK ANS HEATING STOVES OUR STORE IS THE PLACE For Engine Supplies, Farm or Shop Tools, House Furnishing Goods, Harness, Razors, Scissors, Guns, Pistols, Car? tridges, Etc., Come right here. Riler aili kate Bell, Paints ail Oils are Specialties. CAN'T WEFURMSH YOU WIT H-SOME i TL. W. DURANT & SON. Oct 16 anti IBkBIW WW" ? be i Vij SUCCESSORS TO WM. SHEPHERD & CO., 232 Meeting Street, Charleston, S. C, ?WHOLESALE DEALERS IN OVER TWO HUNDRED VARIETIES OF cooofr STOVES F0*TD' JIliA TIXd, U i V ? UU KEROSENE. TINWARES AND 1?OUSEFURNISKING GOODS, TIK PLATE. SHEET IRON Tobacco Barn Flues at Lowest Prices. Delive ed, Freight Prepaid, to any Station. Oct. 16-0.