Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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% j)? ??r|iiOT at? ^cat|rfln. WEDNESDAY. APEIL 14,1897. The Stonier Watchman was rounded n 1850 a.ud the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman ancL Southron DOW has he combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani? festly the best advertising medium io Sumter. EDITORIAL NOTES. Assistant Attorney General Town? send's opinion that the recasting of the lines of Salem 'County/so as to >yA ..leave off seventy-five square miles of territory taken from Darlington Coun? ty by the previous survey, and add ing to the proposed new county an > equal area, to be taken from Sumter County, creates an entirely new question and renders legal an elec? tion if held within four years from the date of the recent election, may be supported by good and sufficient kw, but we would have more conti dence in it did it come from another source. Hr. Townsend has been the paid attorney of the Salem County promoters for some length of time, aad while he may not be in their em? ploy at present it is not becoming that he should be the one to pass judgment on the question now at issne Mr. Townsend was the at? torney of the Salem county commit? tee at as late a date as the recent ses? sion of the Legislature and appeared in behalf of said committee before tbe committee appointee! to hear and pass upon the contest for tbe Legis? lative formation vf the county of Salem in the face of the failure to carry the election by the required majority. These facts are matters of record and we do net like the appearance of things; in connection with the recent opinion rendered by Mr. Townsend in bis of ficiai capacity as assistant attorney general. The opinion would have, been much- more convincing had it been rendered by Attorney General Barber and less liable to be question ed It is at best a mere technical question that is at issue, and the opinion of Mr. Townsend opens up the possibility of almost innumera? ble elections for new counties and the prohibition of new county elections at more frequent intervals than four j years can be evaded and set at naught with the same ease that a. surveyor can be employed to ron new lines each time the election shall re suit adversely to the creation of a new county Gov Ellerbe made a mistake when he submitted the question to Assistant Attorney Gen? eral Tow used, and Mr. Townsend disregarded what we have been in? formed ie the custom in such cases a lawyei who bas b*en an attorney for one party to a cause does not subsequently render an opinion as a judge as to the merits of the ques? tion at issue Danger in Kissing the Book. Here is a bumble modicum of food for reflection for the law "courts of this country The town of Bradford, England, has bad chemical analysis made of a Testament that has b*?*n in use in the Ripan court for sixty years It was estimated that some 40,000 people had kissed this volume dering the period stated, and the curious authorities of Bradford, find? ing time hang heavily on their hands no doubt, conceived the idea of ascertaining if any danger lay con? cealed in the practice of "kissing the book lt was rather late in the day to make tlc experiment, but, so far as that goes, it was very English In hi? rf po rt ju?t made, the chemist states that no ge mi's of typhoid fever, tuberculosis, or diptheria were found ; but he did identify "seven species of mici o organisms which in a very interesting manner cover the three divisions of the fungi order " The report then goes on to say that the only germ of a dubious character was one which is usually found on wounded or sore lips Although this is not necessarily harmful, there are conditions in which it might produce complications of an unpleasant na? ture, and the chemist himself says that he would refrain from any labial intercourse with a surface on which this germ?might be disporting itself. We draw from this exhilarating analysis the dedqeation that if sali? vary germs could be left lying around ia that manner, other microbes of a more dangerous character could also be left ; and this seems to us a very good argument against the effete and altogether useless practice of "kiss? ing the book" to seal ac oath ad? ministered in court. It is a relic of a bygone, superstitious era, and now that it has been proved to be fraught with actual danger to the health of the community, there is no reason whatever left for the continuance of the custom.--Columbia Register. The State Press The Meeting of the Associa tion at Newberry. The preparation for the annual meet iog of the State Press association, which is lo be held io Newberry, May 25th to 27th next, have been about completed and Secretary Langston has jost issued the following circular giving the programme in fall, which will be of particular interest to the many mern bera of the association : To the Members of the South Carolica Press Association : The following programme has been arranged by the executive committee for the twee ty-third annual meeting of the association, which will be held at Newberry, S C., May 25th 27th : Tuesday. May 25th, 8 p. m -Wel? come meeting in the opera house. Ad? dresses of welcome by Msjor H. H. Evans, in behalf of city council, Col. W. fl. Hunt and Prof. G. B Cromer, in behalf of the citizens of Newberry. Responded to by Mr. H. G. Osteen and the Rev W. P. Jacobs, vicepresi dents of the associe tion. Appointment of committees. Wednesday, 9:30 a. m.-Miscellane? ous business, reports of committees, of ficers, etc Papers will be read on the following subjects by tbe members named : ..The Newspaper as an Educator" The Rev. A J. 8. Thomas, Baptist Courier, Greenville. S. C. ** The Law of Libel as Applied to Newspapers"-R T. Jaynes, Ksowee j Courier, Walhalla, 8. C. General discussion on the above sub j jects. Afternoon Session, 3 o'clock-"The j Rights ' of Newspapers as Regards Li2gal Advertisements"-Louis Appelt, Times, Manning, S. C Genera! discussion on the above sub? ject Miscellaneous busioess Evening Session, 8 o'clock-Annual address by the Hon. Patrick Walsh of the Augusta (Ga.) Chronicle. At .cte conclusion of the address the association will adj ocr J to the Newberry hotel, where a banquet will be tendered by the citizens. Thursday, 6:30 a m -Miscellane? ous business. "Uses and Abuses of the Country Press"-Col. A R ThomDson, Keowee Courier, Walhalla, S C. ' ..Vaiae of Illustrations io a News paper'*-J. C. Garliogton, Herald, Spa rta cburg, S. C. General discussion on the above sub jects. Thursday afternoon a earriage drive and other pleasures will be tendered the association by the citizens. Evening Session. 8 o'clock-"The Duty aod the Work of the Press in Building up South Carolina"-Gen. J. L. Stoppelbein, News, Summerville, SC ? "Editorial Backbone"^-W. W. Ball, Greenville, S C. General discussion on the above sub? jects Friday, 9am -Final Meeting Miscellaneous busioess, election of offi oers, etc At 12 m the association will leave Newberry for Harris' Springs, wh^re we will be entertained that evening with an elegant banquet, tendered by Mr. J. T. Harris, proprietor of the springs. The association has also beeo invited to stop at Clio too. S. C , en route to the springs, visit the Thorn well orph? anage and take lunch in the orphanage dining hall, to be served by the ladies of Clinton. We will leave Harris' Spriogs oo Friday night via the Seaboard Air L:oe railroad fer Nashville, Tenn , to visit the Tennessee Centennial exposition The arrangements for this trip have not yet all been completed, and aootber cir eular giving ail necessary information i?f regard to ir, will be sent you in due t : ir. .>. Newberry, as you all know, is the home of our efficient and clever presi? dent, Maj. F H. Anil, and he, with other members of the beal press, to? gether with the cit:zeos of the fi ty, will leave nothing undone that will tend to the comfort and pleasure of the mern bers of the association during our stay there, and it is hoped that every news paper in the State will be represented at this meeting. AU editors and publishers in the State who are not membeis, are cordial ly iovited to come and join the associa? tion at this meeting. By order of the exeoutive committee. C. C. Langston, Secretary Easter Cards for sale by H. G. Osteen & Co. Hammocks all sizes aod prices -H. G. Oau*eo & Co. The erection o? a magoi6ceot oew court house on the lot opposite the Baptist Church m A coat approximating that of the magnifi? cent new opera house is not a very popular prcj?ct. People hereabouts haven't money in such superflu.ty that they are bunting a hole to pour it into. Sfnior Taxpayer hit the nail en the head. Charleston, S C., March 25, 1897 -I suf? fered with that tired feeling and bad no ap? petite but began taking Hood's Sarsaparilla and it gave nea good appetite and complete? ly cored that tired feeling. Mrs. F. Holst, No. 52 Drake St. Hood's Pills are the beet after-dinner Fills. - tm* ?*>*>. rnmrnm - % Washington, April 12-It is said hero by persoos who are believed to have knowledge of the matter that As? sistant United States Treasurer Jordan, whose term of office will expire in a few day ?, will bc re-appointed by Presi? dent McKinley. Mr. Jordan is a gold Democrat. Weekly Crop Bulletin. COLUMBIA, S. C , April 13, 1897 TEMPERATURE Tbe temperature for the week aver aged 3 degrees warmer thau normal, due to very warm weather duriog tb first part of. the week aod cool weather oo the last two d?y9. The highest temperature reported was 87 OD the 8.b at Giilisonville, aod the lowest 38 OD the lO?b at Liberty and Greeoville. .The lowest oa the moroing of the 10th ^ranged between 38 and 45 over ihe entire western portion of the State. The Stato average temperature (being the mean of all reports received) was 64. . RAINFALL. There were heavy rains over the western counties on the 5 h, washing plowed lands badly and oansing fresh? ets, with loss of life, on some of the streams. There were also excessive rains over the northeastern portion of the State on the S h. Other days with rain were the 6th, 9ih and 10th. gen? eral over tbe State ; on the 7th and 8tb, looal showers. Hail accompanied the rain's of the 5th over tbe western counties, and the heavy rains oo the 8tb, with no damage to crops. The rainfall for the week was very heavy, amounting to 2 23 at Darlington ; 4 19 at Society Hill ; 4.00 at Mont Clare ; 2 50 at Sellers ; 4 75 at Walhalla ; 4 77 at Loppers; 2 25 at Pleasant ; 3 49 at Greenville ; 2 58 at Greenwood; 4 75 at Liberty ; 2.24 at San tuc. The average of 35 reports from all sections of the State was 1 78 inches and the normal for the same period is approximately 0.70 inches. SUNSHINE The sunshine was more nearly nor mal than during the previous week The estimated percentage of possible sunshine ranged between 28 at Society Hill and 75 at Fascia. The average of 70/report8 is 50 per cent, of the possible, while tbe normal at this sea? son is nearly 70 per cent. CROPS. But little progress could be made in farm work duriog the week on account of the continued wet condition of the grouod. Over the westerns group of counties, and including ooe-tbird or more of the entire area of the StatPj only from one tn two days plowing could be done, after the ground became fit and before tbe work was again inter? rupted by rain Over this portion of the State farm work is every much ce iayed and the season fully two weeks or more later than usual In tbe central counties and the extreme nor'beast em counties the farmers are about up with their work and pis o tin g is pngress'ng rapidly towards completion, especially corn planting, in Korry, Marion and Marlboro Corn planting is general over the eastern and central portions of the State as far westward as Fairfield, Richland. Lexington and Aiken coun? ties To the west and north of these counties very little corn has been plant? ed and lands are yat unfit for prepara? tion Scarcely any bottom lands have been planted Early planted corn is com io g op very satisfactorily, but in som? localities replanting will be neces? sary. Cut and bud worms have done considerable injury to corn. In the western counties corn planting is from 15 to 20 days late. Cotton planting is fairly begun, and will this week become general over tbe State. As yet area planted is quite limited. The early planted is coming up to good stands. In the western half of the State, io the preparation of landa for planting cotton, plowing, hauling of fertilizers, and listing the 6ame, scarcely anything ha9 been pos? sible, owing lo the wet, sodden condi? tion of the soil. It is reported from many localities that fields will not be as thoroughly prepared as usual Tobacco beds are doing well, with plants plentiful and large eu*ugh to transplant, which work has been com? menced io Marion and Florence coun? ties. Melons nearly all planted and some up iu Barnwell t There will be large acreage devoted to sorghum oaoe, if the seed can be secured Seed beiog reported very scarce Some has already been plan? ted and comiog up Bice planting is delayed, as the lands oanoot readily be drained. Some fields planted. Pastures growiog well and afford ex cellent grazing. Cabbages, pens, asparagus, cucum? bers and strawberries being shipped from Charleston. Peaches were materially injured io the northern and western counties during March, but this week's reports from those counties would indicate that not all were killed. Io the central and eatrero counties peaches were net materially injured, in places not at all. Apples ara in full bloom'and are safe, as aleo are pears and grapes. Gardens are backward, but generally growi?g well. The following extract from the National Bulletin of Aprtl 5th shows the progress of corn and cotton plant? ing in other portions of the country : ''Corn planting continues in the Southern State* and over the more southerly poriions the early planted is being oultivated. Preparations for planting are in progress as far north as Ohio " ' Cotton plantiog is in progress over the southern portion of the cotton belt. In Texas the greater part of the crop ha* been planted, and where cot dam? aged by heavy tams, is coming up nicely. Some replanting in Texas has b?co neccessary, owing to excessive lains io March. Io Alabama the early planted cotton is coming op to g?od stands " J W. BAUER, Section Director Pie TSic at Lewis Chapel. The natrons of the school taoebt by Miss Julia Cottino tbe past winter in tbe Lewis Cbapel neighborhood gave a bier pic nie on the closing day, Friday, April 9th, to ehow their bieh aopreciaoon of her work. Two other schools, tar.ebt by Miss Dorant and Miss Shaw, joined in, and in spite of the cloudy wernher and muddy roads, every one bad a good time. BAS? hali and other games were played. Sumter al?o had ggoodiepre S?ntation, and the boy? are enthusiastic over She fine dinner. That it was extra fir?e may be judged from the following : One of the Sumter toys, after going to the table ?nd seeing the quantities of good things request? ed his friend, another Sumter boy, to putich him when be thought be had better stop: but s?d to say, No 2 became so interested hir se f that he forgot bis duty 1 haven't heatd whether there have been any evil consequences from bis neglect of duty. Most of the Sumter people who intended going went io soitf of the cloudy weather ; all except two of the Methodist r-retbrpo who had srone about two miles when thfir horse decided to return to the city, which he did without taking them or tbe buggy back All of the children bad an erjiyable time, but were sorry to see their teacher eo By the way, I believe tbtt community can take the tanner for the number of children ns well as to big dinners. ONE WHO WAS THERE. GOVERNOR HAMPTON WILL RETAIN HIS PLACE. Richmond, Va , April 12 -Special : It is prated upon high authority that Gen Wade Hampton, of South Caro liu3, is to retain his place as commis nioner of railroad?, to which be wai ap? pointed by Cleveland Geo Hamp? ton's intimate friend* here say that Secretary of State Sherman a few days ago sent Gen Hampton word that he need givr himself no tr< ub'e, that he would certainly be retained by the Dew Administration Sherman and Harnt* to? have not been on good tetms for many years pant. Thia, however, did not prevent the Ex Senttor ?rom Ohio from using his good offices ,n the ioter of the distinguished South Carolian Rev. Dr C C. Piockney, for for y five years 'recor of Grace Chute, Charleston, has resigned Tuft's Pills Cure All Liver Ills. To those living in material districts Tutt's Pills are indispensable, they keep the system in perfect order and are an absolute cure for sick headache, indigestion,, malaria, torpid liver, constipa? tion and all bilious diseases. Tutt's Liver Pills WANTS: ADVERTISEMENTS of ti ve lines or less will be inserted under this head for 25 cents for each iosertion. Additional lines 5 cents per line. WANTED-To cure Dyspepsia, Sick bead ache and Biliousness. Sample package of Rawson's Specific mailed free. Nerver fails to cure No sufferer should be without it Address Singleton & Co., State Agents, Wedgefield, S. C , March 31-Imo. Estate of Sirs. E. C. James, Dec'd. IWILL APPLY to the Jud tte of Probate uf Sumter County on April 24tb, 1897, for a final discbarge as Administrator of aforesaid Estate. SEBASTIAN W JAMES, March 24-4t* Administrator Estate of F. W. Cresswell, Dec'd. IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County on April 24, 1897, for n final discharge as Administrator of afore? said Estate W. K CROSSWELL. March 24-4t* Administrator yggejo. U A. F. M. THE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU? NICATION of Claremont Lodge, No. 4, A. F. M.. will be held on Thursday Evening, April 15th, at 7? p. m. Brethren Tvili take due notice and govern themselves accordingly That heritage of rich and poor, has saved many a life? For Throat and Lung affections it is invaluable. It never fails to cure Cough,, Cold, Croup and Whooping=Cough. DR. BULL'S COUGH SYRUP is the best. Price 25 cents. Chew LANGE'S PLUGS.The Great Tobacco ?r.tidc?e:iOc. Dealers or mail.A.C.Heyer ? 3o., Baito.,Md. Easter Millinery. The Spring Openings at Miss McDonald's give hundreds an opportunity of examining the exquisita styles for the SpriDg and Summer. Tie Opii ls Spf is Thursday ai Friday, April 811 & 91 The asssortment is large, aod in every style there is a variety to please the individual taste Former pair?os aod the public geoeraily are cordially invited to call aod inspect the Pattern Hats and Bonnets, aod they will be suited io anything they may want. ?MISS MCDONALD, MAIN STREET, SUMTER, S. C. Trade Inducers. We make the following prices for the week ending April 17th, as special Trade Inducers. All things In this list are special values; Ladies' Club Ties 10c. Ladies' Stock Collars, c50c and 75c quality, for 25c. Ladies' Band Bows 15c. Foulard Silks 28c per yd. Crash Suiting 122C per yd. Donegal Suiting (Special for bicycle suits) 25c per yd. Wool Challie 8?c per yd. Tinsel Organdies 18f per yd. Striped Dimity, 25c .quality. 19c per yd. Persian Lawn, 25b quality, 19c per yd. Chifl?n in all shades for neck and sleeves, 4-in wide, 12?c yd. Cliiffon in all shades for neck and sleeves, 6-in. wide with satin edge, 25c per yd. Wash Silks, unequalled for coolness and neatness, 25-in, 25c. LACE NOVELTIES. Arab Lace, 5 inches wide, 5c per yard. 44 " 6 inches wide, 9c per vard. -W- . LINE LADIES' PARASOLS FROM 50c. UP. -HI SHOE ^SPECIALTIES. Men's Russet Shoes, $1.48. Boy's Russet Shoes, $1.23. - CLOTHING AND FURNISHING. Children's Straw Hat?, white ?nd col., from 5c up. ' Children's Shirt Waists from 15c up. Children's Plaio Wiodsor Ties. 7 inches wide, 25c. Children's Washable Suits, 50c. 75c aod $1. Meo's Wash Ties, 5o, 10c and 2?3. Men's Lawn Ties, colored, 10c doz. Special (for cash only) Pearl Shirts, never be? fore sold for less than $1, at 87c for this - week only. Men's Coiored Negligee Shirtp, with pearl buttons, at 49c. Men's Groy and Balbriggan Undershirt, 30c quality, 23c this week only. Men'* N'cht Shirts, fancy embroidered fronts, extra heavy muslin, 75c. Same io ligf'^r weight oxuslin. 50c. FREE We will for every purchaser of $10 worth of goods, enlarge a picture in crayon or water color. No cost to ? the customer except the frame at $2.50. We sold these frames formerly at $2.95. The pictures are the same work for which canvassers charge from $5 to $10. GROCERIES. &c. JUST A FEW ITEMS TO TEMPT YOU IN PRICE : 353 bottle of L^ein'z Pick'ed O nions 20c. gal jar mixed Pickles 25c. He'iD'z Celery S?u ? ?'2> 2-lt' O?D white Cnerries 13c. 3-lb can yellow Peaches 20c 2 lb cao yellow Peaches 15c. 2-lb can. Pears 10c 3 lb can Bartlett Pears 20c 2J lb package Hacker'* Oaf Flakes 12c. Sweet Chops 10o a bottle. Co^zi Tea 6 paoka?es for 25o. Magnolia Baki?g Powder, 1-lb caos 10c, 3 for 25c. j. emile & ?,. The Large Store. Sumter, S. C. COLUMBIAS ANO VICTORS SECOND HAND Col?melas and Victors. 1893 models $30 1894 models $35 lS:jr> modeis $40 to $50 Sa:i?fjciioo guaran? teed on everv wr,t?l sold bv me. NEW WHEELS Columbias an: Haxtfcrds. 1897 Col. ias S1CC 1890 " $ S5 '97 Harlford,;40 o $50 Satisfaction guaran? teed on ever? whee i sold bv me. D. JAS. WINN.