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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25.1896 The Sumter Watchman was founded D 1850 and the True Southron in i860. The Watchman and Southron new has the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani? festly the best advertising m?dium in Samter EDITORIAL NOTES. Wheo Tillman and Irby begin to fight witbia the ranks cf the Reform faction one or the other will have to get out. And it will hardly be Irby, wto has the machinery. The Cabans bave began to whipjtbe Spanish io fine style, and if they can succeed io obtaining ammunition and arms will soon drive them out of Cuba Recognition by the United States will scarcely be of any advantage when it, ie granted by the slow moving Cougress. The Sumter Manufacturing Com? pany has given evidence of no desire to take stock in a tobacco factory that cao be brought to Samter by a sub? scription of $4,000 by Samter people, and as this is a opportunity that should not be neglected, an independent com? pany should be organized to take stock in the tobacco factory. The success o.f the chain gang in Richland county is established beyond question. Just think of what has been accomplished in less than a year I Every road leading out of the city has been graded aad put in perfect condi? tion for a distance of five miles. And now the work of improving the roads to a greater distance will be prosecuted at once. Besides it has been demon? strated that the chain gang cost no more than it would have cost to feed the prisoners in the jail. Can anything more be said in favor of the chain gang? Carolina at Chicago. The State Will. Probably Have an Exhibit. A CIRCULAR REGARDING THE MATTER ISSUED. Commissioner E. L. Roche has sent out tiie following circular letter re? garding the South Carolina exhibit at ?be coming expositiou at Chicago : Charleston, March 20. I Bear Sir : A convention composed of delegates from the Southern States .and cities was held in Chicago in February to consider the advisability of holding an exposition of Southern resources and products in that city this year, and to devise ways and oieans for covering the cost of such an exposition. The convention re solved without a dissenting voice that the exposition should be held The city of Chicago pledged itself to undertake the whole expense of organizing and maintaing the exposi lion The several Southern States under? took, on their part, to provide the exhibits and to pay the expense of collecting, arranging and organizing! their exhibits. When the delegates from South Carolina met in Chicago, it was deemed advisable that if the legisla- j ture failed to make an appropriation to piaec before the world the pro ducts and ?esources o? our various cotton and other industries at the*ex- j position in Chicago, a trial should be j made to raise the necessary funds from other sources The legislature, j yon are aware, did nothing for the end in view and it now becomes my duty, by the authority of the govern? or of the ^tate, to invite you to at? tend a convention to be held at Spar tanburg on Wednesday evening, April 15th, 1896, for the purpose of providing a plan by which an ex? hibit of the industries of the State shall be made at Chicago. It is hardly necessary for me to place be? fore you the imperative reasons why we of this State should make the best exhibit. The great development of our cot? ton factories, the natural advantages we have of climate, water power and cotton raised arouud thc mills must invite the atteution of capital, there? by making our Slate not only fore? most in agriculture, but also in cot? ton fabric industries. in no other way can our farmers be mote judiciously helped than by giving them a market, we might say, near to each and every farm, thereby linking together agriculture, manu? facturers and commerce. ? request, therefore, that the may? ors and intendants of the cities and towns in the State do attend the con? vention at Spartanburg, and appoint three delegates from each of the cities and towns to represent their several municipalities in this conven? tion, for the purpose of inspiring an exhibit by South Carolina at Chi? cago. I request that each of the cotton manufacturing enterprises in the State appoint representatives to at j tend the convention in Spartanburg 1 also request that each of the rail ! road companies doing business in the State will appoint a representative to attend the convention. I shall be obliged if you will in? form me at your earliest convenience ? the names of the delegates you have appointed in respose to this address. Very respectfully yours, E L. Roche, j Commissioner from South Carolina. Governor Evans Tells ail he Knows About Tnem. COLUMBIA, March 22.-Governor Evans returned to the city from Flor? ida to-day, where, accompanied by j Phosphate Commissioner Jones, ho has been inspecting the phosphate beds of j that Stale. The visit was made io i order to see and understand defioitely what competition the rock io that State would have upoo that of this State and what might be expected by the phos? phate men io the future. As a result of the visit Governor Evans says that South Carolina will be able to hold her own with the world and that Charleston and Beaufort and Port Royal, by rea soo of their deep water aod accessi? bility to the rock, will for years com? mand the bulk of this business. Governor Evans went throughout the phosphate region of Florida, going as far down as Tampa and Palm Beach, fie not only inspected the mines and personally inspected their operations, but talked with owners of them, and got their views on the situation. He has come to the conclusion that Florida canoot be an active competitor with South Carolina tn the business The former's rock is generally.of an inferior quality and has to be dug out of im? mense sand beds and then transported over railroads to some seaport. The freight rates and the different handlings of the rock before it gets to ship, he thioks, will make it oot ooly inferior, but higher, than the South Carolina rock. The ooly rock he saw io Flor? ida that io any way approaches ours in quality is known as "pebble" rock, aod it bas to be dug out of sand, with which it is mixed, aod must be theo separated from it. Governor EvaDS points out aoother advaotage that South Carolina has Io Florida there are no deep water ports like Charleston and Port Royal, and comparatively small cargoes can be takeo out at a time, while the largest vessels can ccme up to Charleston's phosphate mines and load. He found the busioass in Florida in a very depressed condition. The mioers have made no money, and little rock is being shipped. They are natu? rally very blue over the situarioo. They have comparatively few frmlizer factories in the State, aod even \f there were more he does not thiok they could successfully compete with South (lar< lioa owiog to the fact that the py ; ires would have to be transported over rail? roads to the unties. The only country which be believes can to any extent affeot the business in South Carolina is Algiers, where rock of equal value j to ours is fouod. However, ir. has to be hauled fifteen or twenty miles io a port and as the royalty ts about the ! same as ours, the extra hauliug will I give South Carolina rock men the ad vantage? As a recule of his invtstiga- j iions and observations Governor Evans j has come to the oonciasion that Charles- j ton and Beaufort mines and manu- ' f?cturers have the advantage of the I world, and will hold i; as long as the supply of rock lasts. lie believes that the period of deDression will soon end ; and that, the business will Oe a prosper- j ous and paying one Governor Evans declined to talk of politics, saving that he hau lost the ; - * r ti r? of rhinos*' during his absence i The Governor was not mach pleased i with Florina and said that, his visit had but strengthened nioj in the belief thal Sou'h Carolina was tho grardeu spot of the country He remarked that he would cot give the county r|? Berkeley ! for the whole State of Florida. Except a? Paint Beach, he though; the name ! "Thc Lind of Flowers'' a misnomer | His observation was that it was a land j of sand and stunted pinetrees. Never-j theiess, outside of tho object for which | the trip was made the Governor says j be bad a splendid rime. He took in i rhe east coast along which the Standard Oii magnate Flagler, has built a series i of magnificent hotels, at some of which i the Governor stopped, and he wat; j greatly impressed with the lavishness j with which the millionaire was pouring oat money to improve the country. -<?? ?????? -BU I The Sumter grand jury in their j report t.* the recent term of C-ourt j charged the dispensers with violating the dispensary law. At the Mayes ville dispensary it appeared the sig? natures were nearly all in the same handwriting, some applications were not signed at all, and the officer in charge admitted selling whiskey to known habitual drunkards. The Sumter dispensary furnished liquors to persons without requiring them to sign the application, and without re? quiring unknown persons to be iden? tified. These are violations, we dare say, common to all these insti? tutions. The success of the dispen? sary law depends entirely upon the manner of its execution ; and the danger is that the dispensers them? selves will not observe the act. The Sumter jury Lave done well.-Kinge tree Record Mass Meeting. Pursuant to the instructions of the Ex? ecutive conj tu i i tte, a mass meeting of tue voters and taxpayers ot the city v: Sumter, is hereby called to assemble i(j the Court House at 8 o'clock Friday eveuiug, March 27. at which meetiug the several candidates for Mayor at,d Aldermen shall be present and de? clare their viows as io the policies to t>e pur? sued in the administration of the municipal government. NEILL O'DONNELL, Chairmau. H. G. OSTEEN, ?Secretary. Drneout the impurities from your blood and build up your sysu-rn by creating un ap? petite and toning th'- stomacn with Hood's Sarsaparilla, ityou . x\d keep yourself well. - MU? -i? - Pianos, Orgaos and Sewing Mach:ne3 sold 00 easy terms, aod exchanged for o!u ones at the Sumter Music House, in Masonic Ti ruple Bncklcn's ?rnica Salve. The Best Salve in the world for Cutt?, Bruise* Sores, Ulcars, Salt Rheum. Porer Soros, Tette Chappod ; :r :F Chilblains, Corns and all SK n Krap:ioES, and positively euros Piles 01 no pay required. It is guaranteed to give per? fect satisfaction, or money refunded, .^ric. 52oent3 per box. For sale by Dr J. F. W.De Oorrre How to Attain lt." A Wonderful New Medical Book,written for Men Only. One copy may be had free on application. ERIE MEDICAL CO. BUFFALO, N. Y. ALL COME. NOTICE SURVIVORS. A LL SURVIVING Soldiers and Sailors, who were i:i the servir? of the <Confed? erate States, in the late war, residing in Sumter County, are earnestly requested to meet in the Court House at Sumter, on Mon? day, April 6th, 1896, at ll a. m., to elect by ballot two survivors as members of the County Examining Board of Pensioners. This call is made under Act of General As? sembly of South Carolina 1896 A. B. STUCKEY, Co. Auditor H. L. SCARBOROUGH, Co. Treas. March 25, 1896-21. . OTTO GAMARDI, FLORIST AND GARDENER, INFORMS HIS CUSTOMERS and the p-ublic that he is prepared to furnish fine articles in Fruit Trees. Roses and all kinds of Flower Plants, Also Cabbage Plants and other Varie? ties of Vegetable Plants. 100 Cabbage Plants S .25 1,000 " " 2.00 100 Pansy Plants, 1.00 He offers his services to lay out gardens and put them in good shape. Reasonable terms. Mch 1 . .-A BUSHELS HAWKINS' IMPROVED OvJ PROLIFIC COTTON SEED. The finest variety of seed known. Beat 47 va? rieties at Experimental Station. I bavp planted it the past two years ?nd can endorse all that is claimed for it. PRICE SI 00 PER BUSHEL. A.c. DURANT, Feb. 19-lm. Sumjer, 8. C. Are You If you aro, you need informa? tion connected with growing, curing, grading and selling your crop. If you are not experienced in handling to? bacco, you stand in particular need of advice and instruc? tion. This you can obtain by reading The South Carolina It is a weekly journal devoted exclusively to tobacco culture in South Carolina, and gives the exact information required -by beginners, as well as those who have some experience Do You Expect toPlant Tobacco Next Year ? Then prepare yourself to make a success of it by studying t'ne best methods. To do this read Thc South Carolina To? bacconist, subscription $2.00 per annum. The South Carolina Tobacco? nist and 'i'he Watchman and Southron sent one year to any address lor ?0. Cash must in? variably accompany order. Address N. G. OSTEEN, Sumter, S C. is a remedy of sterling value, it positively cures all Bronchial Affections, Cough, Cold, Croup, Bronchitis and Grippe. You can always rely on it. DR. BULL'S COUGH SYRUP is indispensable to every family. Price 25 cts. Shun all substitutes. Chew LANGE'S Pl i;n?.7ii<-. rvosiTr.hGcco Antidote.l?c. Dealers or mail.A.C.Meyer & Co., Balio^Md. Fertilizers. In addition to the standard brands of Fertilizers that we have been handling for a number of years, we have added to our list, the Old Reliable And are now prepared to offer you the following brands for which we are the sole Agents for Sumter County: jWagener's High Grade Ammoniated Ferti? lizer. I High Grade Blood and Bone Fertilizer. jlSTavassa Universal Fertilizer, j Genuine German Kainit and Phosphate, i Cotton Seed Meal. j All of which we are prepared to sell ot Rock Bottom Prices for cash, or on approved paper. j Special attention will be given to inquiries from Alliance and Grange Clubs. Your attention is directed to a special advertisement of the Navassa Guano CV, which appears in this issue, of their i NA VAS S A GUANO FOR TOBACCO. ! For which we are the sole agents, and any person interested in the culture of ; tobacco will do well to consult us ic regard to these goods before placing their orders. PLANTATION SUPPLIES. Our stock has never been more complete in this line, and having bought largely at about the lowest point of the market we feel assured that we can save yon money on your purchases. Indications are that ba^-m will be higher and we could ont advise a better in? vestment by our frieon.i than putting cash into what hog product they will need for their year's supply. We are prepared to sell for delivery any time up to July 1st. IS AT FOR THE NEXT SIXTY DAYS WILL SELL AT IC per cent. ABOVE COST All of his stock of China, Glassware, Willoware & Woodenware. Also entire Stock of Toys. -?!o|| Silver JPlateci Ware. A magniGcent assortaient at 25 cents per piece. This is a leader. The Peerless Oil Cooking Stove is the lates', model and best manufactured. The Wilson Trash Burner is the mest convenient and economical heater ever invented. As in the past, a full stock of the beet STOVES X3D RANGES Always on hand. Housekeepers can be suited, no matter what they may need in any of the lines handled by Scaffe The Workshop is better equipped than ever and every variety of Sheet Iron and Tin Work turned out promptly. Stove Piping aud Tobacco Flues manufactured to order of the very best mate? rial. Piping made by Scaffe guaranteed to last longer than any other. Am prepared to estimate on Tobacco Flues, Furnaces, Doors and Frames. All sizes of Iron for Flues-Nos. 16 to 28. DRIVEN WELLS put down in any part of the couoty. Best pumps and ma? terial used, thirty inch points. Guarantee a good flow of water. Remember the old reliable and give him a call. Dec 4 Gin Repairing, IAM PREPARED to thoroughly overhaul, repair, and sharpen (lins: and guarantee ; lo put same in first class order. Work at- ; tended to anywhere in the cou ut ry and j orders by mail will have prompt attention. . if addressed to me ?it Slimier, S. C. Satis- I factorv references ?riven in desired. Feb* 19. W. F. JONES. 1 ' tani Mts ?. 84 A. F. M. rpBE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMTJ JL NICATI?N of Claremont Lodge, No. 34, A. F. M.. will le held on Thursday Evening, March 'JGih, at 7? p. rn. Brethren wiil take due notice and govern themselves accordingly. By order, F. M. SPANN, W. M. H. C. MOSES, Secretary. THE PLACE TO GO. j IF. H. WARREN, I Manufaturer of all kinds of Harness and Saddlery and Dealer in i HORSE BLANKETS, LAP ROBES, TURF GOODS AND GENERAL STABLE SUPPLIES. First Class Work and Satisfaction Guaranteed. SEND FOR PRICES. 223 Meeting Street, Charleston, S, C, Ocr. 16-0 j \ J ! ^ ^^^^ BEAUTY HATH CHARMS and all the charms which beau? ty likes best to don are shown in our grand display of fash? ionable jewelry for this season. Jewels like these would en j nance the charms of the most fascinating belle, and surely no fair one would despise such brilliant aids to her beauty. I Like personal loveliness, they conquer admiration on sight: j they score new victories at ev I ery inspection. Those who look over our stock do not willingly stop with examina? tion. Beauty may now be made easily irresistible by a few judicious purchases from our display of up to date jew? elry. L. W. FOLSOM, Jeweler and Optician, SIGH OF TUE BIG WATCH, Oct 16. (No. 22,750.) I This registered trotting stallion will make ! the season of 1896 nt Harbv's Stable, Sum? ter, S. C. FLYING ARTILLERY w?s bred at the Woodlawn Stock Farm, Lexington, Ky., will r.e four vears oid April, 1896, ?3 from standard bred 'rotting blood, and bas al re-idy made it record of 2 28|. Is a beauti? ful bay color, and is a roost uromising horse, j Jan 15. \ HARB Y # CO., WHOLESALE BR0KEH3, -ANT Cotton Storage Warehouse PROPRIETORS. rjP-TOWN OFFICE: COURT HOUSE SQUARE, . 500 Tons Ammonia ced Guano j 500 Tons Acid Phosphate, j 500 Tons German Kainit. ; COTTON SEED MEAL. ANO MEAT SALT FOR SALE. GET OUR PRICES. We keep on hand a foll 1 i ne or r.eavr groceries. FEED AND SEED OATS, DRY SALT MEATS. LARD, MEAL, GRIST. FLOUR, SUGAR, RICE, COFFEE, POTTED MEATS, &c, fcc. jJSs?* Correspondence solicited Nov. 27. Just Opened, ALL FRESH GOODS, W PRICES. J. L FOXWORTH informs his friends aod the public generally that he has opened a choice stock of Family Groceries, VEGETABLE aid FRUITS, ID the Tuomey Block -fourth store North, ile invite? all to give him a call, arid will try by offering thc best goods at bottom prices, ro give satisfaction. J. A. Foxworth. Oct. 16-v.