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"WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1896. The Sumter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani? festly the best advertising medium in Sumter --^ EDITORIAL NOTES. Dr. Bates has taken two turns at ex? plaining the bond omruissioo scandal, Senator Tillman has had his say and Gov. Evans bas told something con? cerning his affiliation with and employ? ment by Mr. Coldeo Rhind ; yet the public is as ignorant on the main point j at issue as if no explanation bad been j made. Dr. Bates has every candidly j told all about how he received $2000 from the syndicate for extra services, .which was an unfortunate act and rather damaging to his hitherto unim peacbable reputation, to say the least, Bat thc pall of darkness that envelopes j the commissions that Kbind was to get, I bat did not. has not been lifted by iiny j of the verbose statements with which the columns of the papers have been ; burdened. Evans is deep in the mire, j and his own admirions in reference to his employment by Rhind and the bond syndicate are not creditable to a j public official. His explanation does j not explain the things* and eircumstan- \ ces the people particulary wish to haye explained, nor does ho succeed in clearing himself of the suspicion that i tbe division of the bond commission j was a very shady transaction and that he was one of the principal actors in it. We have given full space to everything that the suspected public officials have had to say in exculpation of themselves, and now have BO desire to do them an in? justice, nor to criticise them harshly ; but a oarefol study of the situation and an analysis of all the facts brought to 0 light lead as to the deliberate conda sion that there is ample reason for the general and prevailing belief that there was collusion between Rhind and the State officials in the bond deal and that the commissions were divided between Rhind aod said officials. More explicit explanations are in order. We want tangible proofs before we can believe these men guiltless of having received a share of the bond j commissions. We must know beyond j; doubt where the commissions went, and j all these wordy rehashes of the old j story of how the bonds were placed hi i ? the face cf all sorts of difficulties ?rc , j tiresome. Whit we want are the facte i ' Who got the commission s '? j ' Weekly Crop Bulletin. COLUMBIA. S. C., June 23. 1896. - This bulieiit) covers the weather and crop conditions f>r week coding Satur day, June 20, and io its preparation j were used reports from one or more j correspondents in each county of the j State. WEITHER. That temperature conditions duriog j the past week were gen?r??ly favorable, i except that during the fi-st of sh* week, j the nights were too cool, to wliah ] maioiy is due a slight tetnpera'ure d ii- j c?ency,?the mean of 36 stations being ! 75, and the normal for the same period j is approximately 78 Thc mean rang- j ed between 80 at Shaw's Forka and 70 j at Greenville at-d Looper's. The last ? four days gave normal temperature. ; The highest for the week was ?5 on the j 17th and 18th at Gilloosville, and ou j the 20th at Spartanburg; the lowest 52 OD the 14th at Clemson College and Greenville. Tho seasons were entirely favorable, \ and generally the most rain fell during the past week where there was least du ! ring the previous we^k, or where it j was most needed. There were scatter ed showers early in the week; g?nerai | sbowers on Thursday in the western j portions and on Friday and Saturday over the central aLd eastern portions j The following heavy rains were report- \ ed: Greenwood 1.38; Greenville 1.83; ! Florence 1.67: Mount Clare 2 25; j Beaufort 1.40; Anderson 1 25; Liberty I 50; Holland 1 04: Elioree 4.1?; j Looper's 1.90; Society Hill 2.45; Mc- j Colt 2 00 Hagood 1 30; Statesburg 1.35; Gillonsville 1.38; thirty other places reported amounts between | ?'Trace and one inch. The average of : 45 rainfall reports is 0 92, and the normal for the same period is appoxi mately 1.00 inch. High winds damaged crops Thursday iu the vicinity of Mayfield. . The percentage of possible sunshine j ranged between 36 and 90, with an average of 66 for the State, which is about the normal. CROPJ. The week was favorable for cleauiog crops, and there ?3 but little complaint of grass. It was also favorable for growth, aod all crops, with the except? ion of cattou, made satisfactory advance. Farmers are well up with their work, and the agricultural situation is very encouraging as far as promised produc tioo is concerned. Corn was never more promising generally, although on sandy soil, in a few counties where there have been excessive rains, early com was slightly "yellowed," aud two correspondents reported corn ' firing." Late planting has a good color and is well cultiva? ted with enough moisture to make con tiouos and rapid growth. The reports on cotton are less favor? able: especially during the early part of the week, but latterly an improve? ment was noted. Lice and cool nights retarded the developemeot of cotton, j but with the exception of small areas, where stands were killed out, no perma? nent injury is apparent. Lice seemed to be decreasing at the end of the week The plant turned yellow and the lower leaves droppd off in Kcrshew, Williams- j burg, Florence Lexington, Oraoeburg, j Berkely, Chesterfield, Colieton and j Spartanburg Counties. Rust and shed- J ding in a few localities. Cot;on con- i tioues in advance of the reason. A corespondent of Anderson has kept a record of first blooms for a long series of years and reports the earliest bloom noted in former years on June 13th, 1848. This year June 7tb; in Edge field the first bloom noted on June 18th, and so throughout the State. In some portions nearly full grown bolls are noted. ID places the plant is large, but Dot fruiting well ; it is generally putting on weed freely and fruiting heavily. While cottOD has deteriorated during the past week, it is still in fair condition and lately improving. Wheat and oat threshing nearing completion, with genarally fair yields of the former and poor cf the latter grain. Reports OD tobacco show a decided improvement io early planted, which in portions of Florence will soon bc ready to cut. Condition of later j planting less favorable with improvement < apparent. Peas are coming up rr. excellent grands and qunatities ontiooe ?o be planted on stubble ir>.n?N. Rice and corn are making good i ( growth. Melons are ripentjioL' ; some hbip- j tucnts fromm the lower C-J-JUties. G< n er~Mv the melon crop prom?tes to be a large oue, but unhealthy condition of , yioes in noted in Lexington and I Richland. _ , Gardens improving, as are pastures. Fruit of all kinds continue to drop badly. Blackberries continue abuo- \ daut. Grapes rotting io a 'ew locali? ties, but gencratly look promising. J. W. BAUER, Section Director, CADET CHAT. Random Shots While Strolling Around "Camp Kennedy." -Cupid bas struck one of Sumter's belles, not with an arrow, but with a Ball. There was no dam.ige.done Oy the Bull in tbe China Shop. The youg ladies are asking ior a iair Beal. Stout girls need not be afraid to go to the encampment ; if they get in the way, there wi ii be Btrricks to lift them. Vv ho is the Bard in Camp ? Ir. would be sad if Cadet Dial burt his band, for be would uot be able to take part j in the drill, as he could not keep time. We note that the Alliauce is represent d, as they bav? a Farmer in tbe field. Perhaps the boys will not have a fish fry j while here, but at least tbey wiil have a Fish bunte. We are glad that Surgeon Brailsford is at) camp, aa we understand they have FiU*\ there. Sumter is proud of ber Foster-son, even though be be a rat. j What cadet are the giris most ia love with ? Guess. What boy has the most de- j merits ? Who will Hazzard a guess? What's tbe matter with Hanna? "She's j all right." The girls say they like Sumter's handsome j captain, because be is Frank Several of "tbe frying size'7 are seen *t the i camp, because they have Holmes there. Though we live under a Democratic gov - j einment, "Camp Kennedy" has a King The bright plumage of the Martin flutters | when the gi tis draw nigh. Harmon-y reigns in the camp so long as j Moise is tbrre The girls ought to be satisfied, but are al- j ways asking for Moore. Where do the girls like to. promenade of an ; afternoon ? By the Park. There is a pearl, but she has ber Brice Wood choppers need not apply at camp, as they have a Sawyer there. Une girl was heard to remark she did not I want a car load o? cadets ; a Single-tun was enough for her. Whoever beard of Springs on a bed o? straw ? Several gtr?s bave undertaken the llercu- ? lean task of melti?g Steele. j ? The boys have brought their OWIJ Taylor with them. ; < There are no landlords at camp, but tber is a Tennent. There is no doubtiog Thomas ia our midst. Are tbe boy3 going to plant a garden that they have brought a Tillman with them V * Do not think only a dancer is in request, so is a Walker. Three cheers ! for the girls of "Cu nedy," Josey. Mis cally, Xance and Sat.^ * * * * * The West Point of the South. CHARLESTON, June 5, ?890. To the Inspector General, U. S. A , Wash? ington, D. C. FIR : I hnve the honor to submit the fol? lowing report of au inspection of the Mili? tar? Department of th? South Carolina Mili? tary Academy, made this dav : 1st ieut. Jno. M Jenkirs, 9.h Civ.-ilry, is Professor of Military Science and Tactics ; he is exceptionally well adapted to the work. Lieut Jenkins is Commandant of Cadets and receives S400.00 per an:-.um with quarters from the Academy. The cadets are organized a3 a battalion of three companies-no field officers. Number in school, 108 ; number in Mili? tary Department 1C8 ; number present at in? spection, 106 ; absent, 2 ; with leave, 2 ; preseat and absent, 108. The review, in full dress, was handsomely and accurately executed ; the march past iu quick and <iouble time was excellent ; align? ment and distances preserved w-ib rare pre? cision. The appearance and bearing of the cadets at inspection were very fioe and soldierly. The uniforms were denn and neat ; the arms are old and should be replaced : the tq-iip raents are serviceable The battalion drill in close asd expended order was very fine, shew? ing tbe most careful instruction in all the details, from the school of thc- soldier through the school of the battalion. The cadeT* officers were prompt and accurate, showing through familiarity with their re Spective duties. This battalion is proficient in the infantry drill. There has teen no artillery instruction be? yond instructing a detachment sufficiently tc fire salutes. There has oeeu no gallery or range practice The Academy is within the city limits. A guard is maintained after the West Point system. Practical instruction with good results, has been givc-n in miner tactics, to include advance and rear guards, outposts, and attack and defence of position. A company was thrown out as advance guard for the inspector. During the year a march of 36 miles was made, and an encampment was maintained for two weeks. The 3ignal detachment sent with ?ig a message of 17 worc*3 io seven minutes. The heliograph could not be used a3 sun was not shining. Five hours per week are allotted to theoreti? cal instruction. The second class stud? the infantry drill Regulations and the Guard Manual. The first class study Wagner's Security ?nd Information, Winthrop's Law, and Beach's Manual of Field Engineering. The examination showed that the cadets were well grounded in the subjects taught. Five hours per week are giveu to practical instruction, which includes the Infantry Drill R?gulations, signalling and minor tactics. There is an annual encampment for two week-?-tbe time be devoted to practical in? struction. A graduate of good standing from the Academy, is well qualified to assume the du? ties of ? second lieutenant of infantry. The'high standing mentioned in try report of last year has been maintained, and all connected with the institution deserve much credit for the good work accomplished. Very r^spfctfully, (Signed) E. A G ARLINGTON, Major, Inspc-ctcr General. - - --.--.-?? A CROWDED HOUSE. The Concert, The Fhantom Drill ar.ci the Pet Company Fill the Opera House. The concert Monday evening was a brilliant suectss. the Opeta House was filled-boxes orchestra, parquet and gallery having no vacant seats left to remind those who ap? peared before the footlights of absent dear joes who should hr-.ve been there The entertainment opened with a chorus from the Bohemian Girl, in which forty voices were melodiously aud harmoniously t)ier:ded. The program from the first num? ber to the lust was made up of well chosen selections, vocal ?nd instrumental vieing wiib eacb otb^r iu beauty. The singers, Mr. Buhraan and Miss Power, particu arly, re? ceived hearty and enthusiastic applause. The pro-ram WAS as follows : 0 What Full Delight-Bohemian Girl Mrs. H. J. Barby and Chorus. Duett-In vivo et ama-Campana-Miss Power and Mr Bennett. Piano Solo-Cadet Carlton W. Sawyer. Ya??e Song-Nymphs and Fauns-Bam? berg-Mrs. H J. Harbv. Skirt Dance-Miss Katie Moses. Song-Happy Days-Streiezki-Mr. L L. Bultman. Recitation-The Wounded Soldier-Miss i Laura Walsh. Song-Miss Sallie Power Song-Garden of Sleep-I. deLara-Mr. Herbert Bennett Piano Duo-Semiramide Overture-Rosiui -Misses Mamie Edmunds and Mamie McCal lnm. Quartette-Anchored-M. Watson -Mrs. Karby, Miss Power, Messia. Rambo and Wilder. Phantom Drill-Citadel Cadets. Drill by Pet Company. Fireman's Tournament The brilliancy of the firemen's tournament to be held here promises to eclipse all former efforts along this line and the exhibition promises to attract aa unusually large num? ber of visiting fiiemen and others from all over the Piedmont section. Invitations have been s^ut broadcast with the announcement that the purses offered in the several contests will be the largest ever offered at any fire? men's tournament bsW iu the South. In order to avoid depriving any city of all of its fire protection at one time by the at? tendance of its firemen at the Greenville tournament toe promoters of the proposed exhibition have provided separate dates for the white compa-.ies and colored companies. In other words there will be two big tourna? ments instead of one, as at first proposed. The wisdom and advantage of this amend? ment will be ?een at once. On Wednesday, August 12th, the white companies' contests will he held ?nd on th? followiug Wednesday the colored firemen will be given a showing. Though there are not many events there will be a number of entries and it is expected that both tourna? ments will be all-day affairs, beginning in the illuming with a festive parade The official programme has not yet been fomulated, but as far as could be g-ithesed yesterday the following will be the ebie!'cou- j rests : Hook and ladder contest, 100 yards race, j Frst prize, $100 ; second. $5U. Reel race, 100 yards. Frist prize, $100; second, $50. Grab reel contest. First prize, $50 ; sec? ond, $35.-Greenville News. Postponed. We are sorry lo announce that tbe Minstrel which was to be presented on Thursday, Jane 25, will be postponed until further notice on account of death io the family of one of our members. Sumter Minstrel and Speciality Co. The Stearn Ra- bolds nearly ali tb^ world's records. TLC Stearns Special ?a the finest combination tr.ick and road wheej built Ar.d the Stearns Model A is the road wheel par excellence. The Stearns Lfcdies' Wheel and Tandem are perfect models of their kind. H. G. Osteen ? Co , Agents or Sumter a&d CUrendoa. -i r - ??>? mi i Bail players supplied at cntalogue prices by H. G. Osteen & Co. Buy from them Hnd save mc ney. --vMO- -- - H. G. Osteen ? Co sei! ihe best talis e.nd bats made and guarantee them. ?THE ?RO?TC KOW M M \A ?- the one who ?gf| ; g ;n the busj^wot.? >?s advantages ||| j / Maker ..Duy SterliK Brand. State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V Walah, Esq., Probate Judge TTTIIEitKAS, BEN. JAMES MILLER \l made suit tn me to grant nim Letter? of Administration of thc Estate of and tff<jcts of MILTON M ILLEK, deceased. These are therefore to eire ar.d admonish all arni singular the kindred and creditors of the said MILTON MILLE?, late of said com? ty and State, deceased, rhat they be and appear before me. in rhe Court of Probate, to be held at ?uniter C. H., <-n July 8th, IS96, next, after publication hereof, ar ll o'clock in the forenoon, to shew cause, if :-ny they have, why the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 24th day of June, A. I)., IS56 TIIOS. V. WALSH, Judge of Pnbate June 24-2t 'IPs* Thia goes to show that OUR DRINKS ARE FIT FOR THE ROYALTY. COME AND GIVE US A TRIAL. Whole and Shredded Fruits Used in Our Ices, Hughson i Co. Prescriptions carefully compounded at all hours. May 27_j SALE OF County Bonds. Office of Supervisor Sumter Co. SUMTER, S. C , JUKE 3, 1896. npHE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMIS 1 SIONERS of Sumter County hereby give notice that pursuant to the provisions of an Act cf the General Assembly of South Carolina, entitled au Act to authorize the issue of Si5,000 00 of Bonds of Sumter County io raise funds tor past indebtedness, and for Repairs and Furnishing the Court House, approved December 2let, 1894, and : also under Act of said Assemoly, approved March 7th, 1836, p. 283 ; they "will receive ? Bids for Hie whole or any part of said issue j from $100 00 up, at their ctfice at Sumter, S. C., up io July 6th, 1896, at 12 o'clock ra. Said bonds to mature in ten years, and to bear interest nt the rate of six per centum per j annum, payable annually, to be exempt from any and all County, State aod Municipal taxation; secured by an Annual Levy of taxes to pay said interest, and the accumula? tion of a Sinking Fund for the ultimate re? demption of th.e same. The Bonds to be sold at not Irss than par. The right to rcj-rct ?my and all bids is expressly reserved. By order of the Board. [Seal ] W. S. DTXKIKS, AttPSt: Suierviior. TH OS. V. WALSH, Sec ty. Jure 3, 1896. CANDIDATES CARDS, FOR CLERK OF COURT. Capt. P. P. Gaillard is announced as a candidate at tbe ensuing Democrat^- Primary for the position of Clerk of the Court. June 10 The undersigned respectfully announces himself a candidate for Clerk of Court and would appreciate the support of his fellow Democrats for that posi ton. _ THOS. fi. RICHARDSON, I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Clerk of the Court, subject to the Democratic primary. "SHEPARD NASH May 20. Mr. Editor: Having been solicted be? friends, I respectfully announce myself as a candidate for Clerk of Court for Sumter County, s abject to the acnon of the D?mo? cratie party. Having considerable experi? ence in the office under the late Col. Graham and others, I flitter myself that I can yive general satisfaction, and solh-it an earnest support from the pat tv. Very respectful!*, S. F. LENOIR.* FOR COUNTY SUPERVISOR. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Supervisor, and will abide by the decision of the Democratic pnmarv W S. DIN KINS. May 20-* Mr. Editor: Please announce my candi Cacv for ?he office of County Supervisor. JUN H'S A. RH AME. May 20. I hereby announce myself a candidate fur thc office of Supervisor for Suctu*r Countv. E. li. MU LD ROW May 20-* The friends of JuliN J. SHAW, of Mt. Clio, announce him as a candidate for County Supervisor, subject ?0 the action of the Dem? ocratic primary. VOTERS. FOR SHERIFF. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Sheriff of Sumter County, subject to ibe decision of the Democratic Party June 10. JAMESE GAILLARD. Knowing Mr. Geo. P. "McKagen to t e thoroughly competent in every respect and highly appreciated for his morai worth, we feel that the affairs of the Sheriff s office would be without fear or favor administered by him, and acceptable to the whole people, and he is hereby announced as a candidate sur-ject to the rubs of the Democratic pri? mary. MANY VOTERS. May 20. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for tbe office of Sheriff of Sumter County. " B G. PIERSON. May 8, 1896. Please announce Capt. E Scott Carson as a candidat,- forSberiff at the ensuing election Having served faithfully in that capacity, we believe if elected be will fill the office with ability and fairness and will give general satisfaction. DEMOCRATS. FOR COUNTY TREASUPER. H. L. Scarborough begs to announce him self for re-election as County Treasurer, sub feet to the Democratic primary. May 20. SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT. I announce myself a candidate for the ?frica of Comity Superintendent of Education, sut j-ct to 'he action of '.'be Democratic primary. June 24. A. P. VINSON/? I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Superintended of Education, at the ?opro!>ching electioo. "June 15. W. J. DuRANT. FOR AUDITOR. Mr Editor : Pleuse announce the under? signed as a candidate for Auditor of Sumter County, subject to the action of the D?mo? cratie Fri? ?rr. June 17. " J DIGGS WILDER. DAVIDSON COLLEGE, Davidson, N. C, Sixth th Tear Begins Sept. lithe ELEVEN PROFESSORS AND INSTRUCTORS. THREE COURSES FOR DEGREES. - *" Ample Cabinets and Laboratories >Ucc? t i onJI tal t h f u 1 and J?ejuXLtfcL " ^ GYM NAS ! U M COMPLETE. TERMS REASONABLE. Send for a Catalogue. J. B. SHEARER, June 24. President. NOTICE OF APPOINTMENTS. OFFICE OF SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRA? TION OF SUMTER COUNTY, SUMTER, S. C., April 27, 1826. THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION will open their books in REMBERTS, June 17th. HAGOOD, June 18th ALSO M A YES VIL LE. Tuesday, July 14. SHILOH, Wednesday, July 35. NORWOOD'S X ROADS, Thursday. July 16. LYNCHBURG, Friday, July 17 For the purpose of regis'eriog all qualified electors. J D WILDER, Chairman. J. M KNIGHT, W. S. JAMES, Clerk. June ?7. A large and elegant line of Furniture manufactured for us by The Lyon Table and Supply Co., of Buffalo. N. Y. READ THE DESCRIPTIONS. Come to our store and see the presents, and the articles themselves you will soon possess. They cost nothing. They are the finest and most useful premium articles ever offered. Read the descriptions right through : show this to your neigh? bors and preserve it carefully for future reference. These arti? cles of furniture are given you when you have traded a certain amount at our store. Not necessary to trade it all at one time ; trade at your convenience, and all purchasers of Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes and Furnishing Goods for cash will count to? wards the presents. Remember that we do not ask you any higher prices for the goods on account of the presents. We sell all the goods at the same price, whether we give you coupons or not. It costs us but little more to do a larger business, and we are ready to give our customers the benefit of the saving We want to advertise our business, and we know if you get such present? Iroru us you will not forget us, and the articles thc?r.s^lves will advertise us every day while in your house Customers viii be presented with coupons equaling the amount of their purchases, in denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents and $1, $2 and $5. SANTA CLAUS OR CHILD'S ROCKER -Very strong and cannot break. We have seen a 250'pdind mau rock comfortably in this chair without injury to the'chair. Give all the children one. Beautifully carved. Oak antique finish. Presented with $15.00 trade. -non NO 55 TABLE.-Size 24x24. Rubbed and polished, in Antique Oak or Imitation Mahogany. Presented with $35 0Q trade. -IM HARP MUSIC RACK-Beautifully carved. Oak antique finish. Presented with ?25 00 trade. -||o|| ACCOMMODATION HAT RACK -With French plate mirror. Presented with $50 00 trade. -I?O?! MADDOX TABLE.-Nicely carved Top 25x32 inches Lunch, tea, writing or card table. Just the thing for socials, lawn, church or house use. Excellent for camp or summer cottage. Oak antique finish. Presented with $25 00 trade. i1 ..II -o SARATOGA ROCKER.-Elegant folding rocker. Strong and c^tr fortable. Fully carved. Every room in the house needs one or two of them. Excellent for summer cottage Oak antique finish, perforated seat. Pre? sented with ?25.00 trade. Je Battenberg & Sons, i I -1