Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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WBDNB8DAY, MAT 19, 1897. ' - ? The Sumter Watchman was rounded ED 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now bas he combined circulation and influence \ of both of the old papers, and is mani? festly the host advertising medium in Weekly Crop Bulletin. The following is tba weekly bulletin cf the condition of thu weather and crops of the State during the past week issued yesterday by Observer Baner: TKMPEKATUFHE Tho tempera lure was about normal ' during the week with warn nights until near the close when they become un? usually oool for the season. The week* ly mean for the State deduced from temperature records at_J>7 places, was 7?, and the normal for thc week is ap? proximately 71. Highest .temperature for "the week was 94 at Ghera w and New Zion on 15th ; lowest 50 on the? il th at Liberty. RAINFALL. Mach needed and io places heavy irain fell during the week, over the en tire State, in the form of showers gen .?rally. Io Lexington, Kershaw and Union lands were washed out in places. reF* Coiletoo, Dorchester, Hampton, and : tn scattered localities over the State the raia was inadequate, and more would prove beoefical, but generally there was enough rain for the presant need of growing vegetation, as niue measur? . menta cf less than balf an inch were reported, ll from 050 to 100; 27 from 1 to 2 inches, and 6 .over two inches. The greatest weekly measure? ment was 2 40 at Hagood ; least 0.33 . at Clemson college. Average for the St&ie 1.15, and the weekly normal is : approximately 0.90 of an inch. There was about an average of sun? shine. The winds were light. Hail feil at two places, bot no damage re i suited. -C FEOST.. The week showed a marked improve? ment in crop conditions under the coai f bided ic Sue nee of seasonable warmith I a~d generally sufficient moisture Ail crops, both staple and v minor, aro op io a good average condition, jfarm work is as far advanced as usual, axpect in isolated sections, and fields are generally well cultivated and free . from grass and weeds. Corn show3 imp?o vernen t both ia - Steid and color, and is growing weil The receat rains quickened germina 'dca and stands, although irregular as to sise, are generally good, except that on bottom lands cot and heart worms : have been very destructive, nec^ssi tating much replanting, ia some in? stances the second and third time. Worms have been unusually numerous over the entire State. Planting coa tienes asd reports iudicate a consider? able area yet to plant. Fields are well cultivated and clean. Chinch bugs-are attacking corn in the north central counties. j Oossiderahii of th?, cotton which it was believed necessary to implan*, catne j up after the receat rains and s-tp.rATP J consequently more promising, 3?;hcu2 ? j . irregulor as to *ize. Its color has im j proved but little, and the cooi nights ar i tho close of the week checked the growth of the plant somewhat. Chop pine ?o stands is progressing slowly and is nochera much more than half finished, and ovar the western counties only fairly begun. The crop is re? ported clean, except in Picken s and Kershaw, where fields are beoomiag gradey. 8ome reports indicate perfect stand?. a*:d amy o.ily fair, with spots I thar are vary poor. Oo the whole, the plant is in a good average condition for tho season. Warm weather would be o cotton. Oats arc ripening in the southeastern j condies ; their condition is generally more promisiog, duo to the recent rains. Wheat also made marked i au - provetaent. although the straw promises to be short. Some complaints of rust are appearing. Tobacco is about ail transplanted and growing nicely. Rice planting is practically finished aBd late sown is coming up well. The cool nights of the latter part of the week checked its growth somewhat, but it is nevertheless in fine condition. Melons are not doiog well in Barn? well ; the plants not growing well and the seed did not germinate well. Pastures have "improved ?ery much, except where rainfall was too light. Blackberries promise te be exceedingly plentiful. G ardeos /reshe ned, wonder? ful! j. Truck improved and practically t&ttie tyMe late rains. Iri* potatoes doing better, bat Colorado beetles troublesome io tbe north central coun? ties. Sorghum cane seed very scarce io places. Farm labor reported plenti fal. Sweet potato draws doing well and many set ont in the lower portions of the State. From tbe national bulletin of May 10 ; "Cotton has oot made favorable progress over the centrai and eastern portions of the cotton belt, the weather being too cool, and complaints of in? jury by insects and bad stands being qui ti general, while rain is needed in some sections. In Texas the crop has improved generally Johnson's Chill and Fe* ver Tonic is a ONE-DAY Cure. It cures the most stubborn case of Fever in 24 Hours* Senator Earle Bemains Very 111. Greenville, May 18.-Tbecoodition of Sen? ator Earle is unchanged from that of the past few days. He ?3 still very weak, suffers great pain and constantly complains cf nau? sea. lt is Almost impossible for bim to re? tain food of any kind. Senator Earle is a very sick man, and his family are no? so hopeful of recovery as they were last week. Still there is a chance to conquer tbe attack. . Institute Commencement T^he invitations to tbe commencement ex? ercises of tbe Sumter Institute, May 30tb and Jone-let, have been issued. Tbe Baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Re7. J W Perry, on Sunday May 33tb, at 8 o'clock p.m. The graduating exercises will be beld in Institute ball on Tuesday evening at 8.30 o'clock. The literary address' will be de? livered by Rev. W. E. Evans, D. D., of Co? lumbia. The young ladies who will receive diplomas are Misses Alfe Burkett, Carrie DuRaot, Sharlie Graham, Lucile Hughson, Edna HogbsoD, Adel3 McLeod, Mary Millar and Dora Richardson. JUBY LIST. Names of Those Drawn to Serve on the Petit Jury at Approach? ing Term of Court. A W Baker, J D Myers, G W Mahoney, Jo!<n M Smith, Nathan Wactor, J W A Usn, T G Butkeit, T E Baskins, W L Stoke?, R O Whilden, Benj-iroin House, James Boykia, SD i! LaCoste, Feilder B Bradford, E F McCutchen, R Bradley Wilson, W J An? drews, M J Micheau, John Singleton, S Y Delgar, J T Cummings, J R Hainsworth, Henry. R Strauge, J S George, William Mathis, J A Galloway, A W Green, Freck Caoffmao, A A Brearley, J M Caldwell, H J Boykin, W T Brogden, Allen J Creighton, R W Chandler, S M Duncan, A W Cresswell. - tm - --???--?gf - Colored Industrial School at \fiiayesville. A letter received at tbi? office from Emma J. Wilson, a well known colored teacher of this county cow ia New York city, and wbo bas been for some unce in New Yock, Boston, and other parts of the North, working io the interest of the colored school at MayesviUe, says: "I bave been fairly successful in collecting money for our school at Mayesville, I mean "The Mayesville Institute/' I ihink wa will be able JO Segia tbe tuildiug soon. Capt. T. B. Johnston was very kind io giving U3 the land for almost noihiog, in order that we might be able to establish a ?oed training school iq my town. ' I hiive met a great many white Soijib-rra people since I have been north, ned they have j aii received me kindly, and have cone ail j they ccuid for my success in the work ? have j undertaken for my people." TH1>.: STUDY OF G3N2ALOG-?'. Revival of Interest m Family His-j tory and ita Cause and Effect. j The recent growth acd increase of societies j io which eligibility to membership depends j upon the deeds of ancestors rather than upon j any personal qualifications of members, bns j resulted in a great revival of the study of genealogy iu tbi3 country. We have the So?s and the Daughters of the Revolution, the Society of Colot-UI Wnr<?, Society of '.be j War of 1812, Colonial Dames, Society of ibe j Mayflower Descendants, Holland Society and j others, organized and organizing. To be- j come a mei ber of any of these, a record of tbe family history is required. It is an injustice to characteriz.- this move- | merit as merely a society fad or parsing fancy. It H much more It stimulates a desire for genealogical ana historical research, a pleas? ing ano interesting study, lt leads to a proper r?;*pect for one's ancestors, and ere- j ates a dt-sire to emulate their work for the j good of one's faaily and country, lt re- | vivrs an interest io American history, and j prom?tes patriotism, good citizenship and love of country. Therefore, the movement is one to be comminded, and thousands are now making a study of their family history, j Io fact, every parson should compile and pre- j Serve suth a family record, for it may be of great raiue to future generations, if not to themselves. Foremost among j )urnals to aid in extend? ing this interestingstudy is the N. Y. Mail and Express, which maintains a weekly depart? ment devoted to queries for family records j abd replies thereto. Tbe department is open to any one who wishes to make use of it. Io this confection that paper is printiug a long series of articles devoted to the history of the families and descendants of the Signers of the Mayfiow?r Compact, which are particularly time by just at present. Earnest Willie's Entertainment. The entertainment at the Opera House, Monday evening was attended hf an audience larger than anyone expected. The bouse was well filled, both down stairs and upstairs, and the most habitual theatre goers com? mented o? the drawing power of Mr. W. D. Upshaw, who esme to the city unexpectedly and unheralded The reception accorded him wa9 most flattering, and the fact that he pleased his large audience is the heit evidence of bis gifts as a platform speaker and enter? tainer. The entertainment was a combination of sentiment, pathos, humor and hard sense aptly and forcibly expressed "Earnest Willie," "as Mr Upsbaw elects and prefers to oe known, s io more respects that one a very remarkable man. Hen the living illustration of what can be accomplish? ed by will power and determination. He is making his own way io the world bravely, successfully and cheerfully in the face of d.f ficulties and disadvantages that to the aver? age man would be insurmountable. He bas more of energy and of that character, best de.cribed as "bustle" than any man met with in many a long day. He deserves all of the success be has attained, for be has won itali by bard word and persistent effort. Had be said nothing at all worthy of re? membrance, wbich was far from being the case, his visit to this city would still be a powerful factor for good." He is a whole ser? mon himself, and the be3t 6ort of sermon, for be impresses the lesson of self help wherever he goes, and proves beyond question that no condition is so hopeless that effort cannot ameliorate its hardships. Confeder?is Veteran Meeting. HEADQUARTERS DICK ANDERSON CAMP, NO. 334 SUMTER, S C , May 3 7, 1837. The members of this camp trill meet in the Court House at Sumter, S. C , on June 7th, 1897, at 12 o'clock m. All members will please come prepared to pay their dues, and those who cannot corns vril? forward their dues to W. F. Rharae, ireasurer. Our camp is now in debt to the Division Camp, and also to the General He*dqunrtrrs, and must be paid before the 20th day of Jur.e, 1897. An election will be held on that day,'Jane 7th, for delegate to the 7tb Reunion at Nash? ville, Tenn , on the 22d June. By order, J D. ELANDING. P P. GAILLARD, Commander. Adjutai.t Take JOHNSON'S CHILL & FEVER TONIC. Good News for Spectacle Wearers. The ej e expert from P H Lvbicotte & Co , agents for th* wo: ld renowned Li'tnaire Opti? cal Company, of New York, will be :ri bumter on Thursday, Friday aod Saturday, May 20th, 2?si and 22d, and will correct ihr most difficult c?ses of.deective vision th-it glaises will he:p . Ii" your eyes n^ed heip don't miss this opportunity. No charlie for examination. Water Company Business. Supt. Bloom i f th? Sumter Water Com-' piny requests ??I patrons of the compacy wno ! m&y have t?u?i nS3 wi:h h-cz during ms *?>- j pence to see Mr. R. L. Edmunds at the First j National Bni-.k. What is summer without a Hammock I foil sioc? for sale bv il. G. Ositen & Co. MORE LIGHT WANTED. Another Case Requiring Gov? ernor Ellerbe's Attention, The Register is in receipt of the following communication detailing the loss of several pints of liquor out ? of a seizure of "personal use" ship- j meut : jfidilor Register : While ventilaC- j ing the devious acts and vaia tricks i o? the contraband department of the I Dispensary, 1 should like to have j some explanation and light on another ! eas;?, that we may know where to lix ! thc blame and rascality that attach lo ,' somebody. Last February I had a brother sick j with typhoid lever, and my neighbor a j sick wife The doctor advised Stima : lunts, and having no Dispensary ia this county, I ordered for tins use li j 1-2 gallons of whiskey from North j Carolina, which, under court deci j 6"ioiiS, 1 had tile light to do 6ome I time afterward 1 was notified that the j liquor had been seized at Sumter. ?. 0 , by constable G. 0. Brown and bad.been sent up to Uolurnbia 1 made a showing to the Governor and a complaint to Mr. Ga3tou, and some time later, by the railroad agent hear, j 1 was notified that it had come. But j in the presence of this agent, who { with me, noticed the package had j been opened, we measured .the con- j tents aud found five pints left in it. j JSOW, Mr. Editor, let Constable j Brown say what condition the pack ? age was in when he turned it over, j and then let Mr. Gaston say when he j turned it over to the railroad authori? ties. 1 am a law-abiding citizen and have believed the Dispensary law the best method of dealing with the liquor question ; but people will not longer tolerate such unprincipled in? terference and appropriation. JAMES W. B RV A MT Clio, S. C , May 10. Bishop Hugh Miller Thompson, of j Mississippi, has heeo invited by the j Archbishop of Canterbury to preach the anniversary hermon for toe Society fer ; the Propagation of the Gospel io For- ? eign Parts, in St. Pauls' Cathedral. Stephen li Mallory has been elected Senator from Florida He is a promt- - neut member ut the Pensacola bar and was a member cf the 51st and 52nd Congresses. Ho was a compromise candidate of the aoti-Chipley forces and was elected on the first ballot after hie name waa presented. He Staads tquarely ou tho Chicago platform. DEFEAT ON DEFEAT. A Desperate Effort to Gain One Great Victory Pails, After a Bloody Battle. Athens, May 17.-Midnight.-A dispatch just received fiom Domokos says that the Greek right wing has been compelled to retire six kilo? metres. London, May 18 -A dispatch to the times from Athens says that the following telegram has been received from Grown Prince Constantine : "Oar right wing under Colonel Mastraphas has been compelled to retreat, lt still holds Voussi, but may find it necessary to retire on Phourka pass lt was necessary to bring up ali the reserves in order to repulse the furious attacks of the enemy. Our wounded have been sent to Lamai. The conduct of the army was praise worthy." Louday, May lb.-Tbe Daily Chricle's correspondent at Athens sends the following official accont df the fighting yesterday : "Over 5u,U0U Tuiks simultaneous? ly and continuously attacked our whole liue with the greatest fierce ness Our artillery and infantry did splendid work Twice ali the regi? ments of the enemy wavered ?nd fled, although their attack was goon renewed with fresh forces, which in turu we were unable to hurl back. "The stubborn resistance and splendid vigor of our troops finally compelled the enemy io give way al? together. Ali the a?acks o? our left weie similarly lepuised. "Un our right we did not fare so well The first attack of the enemy was repulsed but they massed in im meuse forces for the next attack. Our first line wavered and the wing would have been turned but for the timely arrivai o? reserves. "?till the enemy had gained ground which it was theu imposible to regain, and we, therefore, would back on Bousi. .The Turks had, 5U.000 troops 3?,UU? reserves- Oar loree was only 0*5,000 We have lost heavily, but ihe enemy must have lest thou? sands " Athens, May 18.-The coirespou- | dent of the Associated Press at Domokos, telegraphing at I o'ciock this muming, says: 'The Turks! having occupied Kitiki, the Greek ! troops are retreating toward Oribry s j range on the old frontier.'' Athens, :Viay IT.-Dispatcher sent ; from Dumokos at T p. m say that the ; Greek left wing has? fallen back *t0 j ward the centre befuie thrice the ?um- I ber ui Turks The battle continued I after sunset,btu despite the yielding of. the left wing, the Turks were finally i repulsed- tren jiaviotniehaiis was! wounded A dispatch from Domokos at noon j by way of lamia says that 35,000 j Turks-infantry, cavalry and artillery j -have attacked the Greek line at j several points of the left wing and the centre with a view of penetrating southward aud surrounding Domokos. Large forces are also attacking Gen Smolenski. Bradstreet's and Dun's Coin? ment. Here are the comments of Brad? street aod Dun ou trade this wets : Bradstreet: says : "The unexpected laiiing t.ff in the request for ?tapia goods w?f'oiu ?i monto results iii a period of ce??' i .?"!.. '; cairn ai a time aheo i ge ocra! revival had been tocked for." I) Jr> rcd ??k- : "Men fo-ji thai present ccjk?iti-.?;s arti onie temporary although they :??.;??! to ure rent im med iare i:nprovf?i:;*-r)r io ^voera? trade and bifccer i H J . : - . 11 H ? ? :a vestments.7' M:;j?r Gio fer, if Richmond, thc to br.C'?'! niau, who ha.s recen ti? retired from active hu-'-s> worth gS^OOO.OOO la'd <i:>wo his cuesket at Appomattox ana didn't havp a dollar. IL/ footed if : . Richmond and ?ot. n job ac roiling v. ?ruck -'it a dollar a day and stuck to it for six months until he saw a chance to do better. Tutfs Pills Cure All Liver Ills. Doctors Say; Bilious and Intermittent Fevers which prevail in miasmatic dis? tricts are invariably accompan? ied by derangements of the Stomach Liver and Bowels. The Secret of Health. The liver is the great " driving wheel" in the mechanism of man, and when it is out of order, the whole system becomes de? ranged and disease is the result. Tutfs Liver Pills Cure all Liver Troubles. tel CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. 13 tag Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Usc Q P-j in time. Sold by drtwrists._El rfte^tfirfiiaiaiMfMi THE CRESCENT IS A PERFECT WHEEL AT THE RIGHT PRICE, its reputation has been won by its merit. You will be proud to compare it with any wheel made, and you will know that your neighbor paid just the same price for his Crescent as yoti did. Western Wheel Works ? ^^nUEvery^iere OllCagO-New York The Spring Opeoiogs at Miss McBooald's give hundreds an opportunity of examining the exquisita styles for the Spring and Summer. The asssortmcnt is large, and in every ptyle there is a variety to please the individual taste. Former patrons and the public generally are cordially invited to call and inspect the Pattern Hats and Bonnets, aod they will be suited in anything they may want MISS MCDONALD, MAIN STREET, SUMTER. S. C. : ; Prof Barnard's Air Ship Nashville, Tenn., May 14 -Prof Barnard attempted another voyage with his air ship ro-riay. ft soareti sfi)a* rapidly, ano" a* Prof. Barnard vigor ouf-iy worked the bicycle pedals of his s'eerirg and propelling au ach cue nr. the airship turned around several iiuie?. hut- wa? drifting with the wi;:d. I: passed over the Centen? nial grounds, floated rapidly over the clfy at a high attitude io a northeaster i ly direction and passed out of sight. At ? about 7 45 o'clock p m. the machine j landed near Madison, about tweWe ! miles east of thi* city "I DOW find that ? ran manipulare the machine right j or left, even io a light wi^d." said Prof. Barnard. 'Thin is certain: it can go directly agaicxt a ?ind of eight mile* an boar with muscular power as at present arranged, hut by cutting across ohliquently, ? can make progress in the direction dfsired " . - i- M&^?^' ? \ tsaaasttmi ? fl'? ft * ? \\ fi ft awanui HflAPW MN is nc www? AJicao^TiBT Tiie Stoiifler Pic?ireless -l'ire, resilient, light, durable and guaranteed against puncture. No leather, steel or wire. STODDER P?NCTURELESS TIRE CO , j 5S Warren St., N. Y. City. Also are h ip h gr*de in every particular, price 5100. Spec?a! irduceraents to clubs. ue:ir.)ir) agents wained i J ?1! unoccupied I territories. Address j le Geo. MU? CO,, j Tin Are.. I'S ft 2$th St., Ii. V. City. Mirrb 24. WANTS, 4 DVERTISEM EN TS ot five lines or less x\_ wiii he inserted under fbis head tor 25 cents for each insertion. Additioaal lines 5 cents per line. FDR SALK-Tobacco Fl<;-s . :-d fixtures for one bnrn. In rr<;<'<i ordrr Cheap ?ur cash. T. Du nenn Chandler, Sumter, S. C. M?y 19-1 9 BOARDERS WANTED during: summer j months at a, pleasant up country homo. ' fir-)tv of Jersey ere?m xnri g;ood Water. j Write to Mrs. C , office ot' Watchman and ! Southror?, Sumter, S. C. May 19. ! PLEASANT COUNTY BOARD at mode-j rate pric^ Large bouse, coo!, airy I ruurns, spacious hall?, piazzas and grounds | Plenty of shade Piano. Tenn's, etc. Muk ; r.od eggs in profusion ; fresh vepetablcs and poultry. For term3 fipply to Alis. A. J. j Moses, Providence, S. C. May ll-Item lt-W. &. S. 2t.* J Estate ol' Mrs. Cynthia M. Hodge, DECEASED. ALL PE.tSONS holding claims against aforesaid Estate wiii present sume duly attested, and al! persons in any woy indebted to said Estate will make pavment to THOS. RICHARD BODGE, Qualified Executor. May 19-3t._ ARE YOU NEEDING AN IRON SAFE? HAVING BEEN APPOINTED GEN? ERAL AGENT for the Alpine Fire .tua Burglar Proof Safe Company. I am prepared to r fifer liberal tei ros to those wbo are tn need of a good snfe. For prices and terms addre?3 J. A. RENNO, Men 24. Sumter, S. C. A trial of a STIEFF PIANO will leave you in no doubt as to its merit. The rich and elegant cases give tin added charm to them. Possessing a delightfully sweet auc music*! lone and clearness *nd purity which extends to the uppermost note of ?he scale, ie it any wonder that the.STIEFF PIANOS are if? such demand to-day Maoy piano9 :tre high oriccd, but none are superior and few are equal to the STIEFF. if one msy ju<igt by the unstinted praise from all patrons wino hav> used a S tiffi for nearly a quarter of a Century Terms to Suit. Send for catalogue. CHARLES M. STIEFF, 9 N. Linerty Street, Baltimore. 416 Maia St . Norfork Va. t Loipl. 64 i F. I. THB REGULAS MONTHLY COMMU? NICATION of Claremont Lodge, No. 44, A. F. M.. wilt be held on .Thursday Evening} Juae !0th, at 7? p. m. Brethren will tnke dap notice and govern themselves accordingly Laml Surveying. MR, ri D 110?SE, will give prompt at? tention to calis for surveying and platting ?anti Can ne found at bis office, nest door to office cf Lee n:,d Moise, Sumter, S. C. Nov. IS. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION, THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, SUMTER COUNTY. OFFICS OF SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION, SUMTER CCUNTY. SUMTER, S. C., May 1, 1857. Notice is herer \- eivpn that in accordance with an Act of the General Assembly, the hyok3 for the registration of all lega-ly quali? fied voters, and for the issuing of transfers, &c , will be open nt the court house, between the hours of 9 o'clock a. m., and 3 o'clock p. H.. on the first Monday of each month, and for three successive day?, until thirty da}s t-efore the nest general election. Minors who tfhall '-f-corce of acre darirg that period of thirty days, shall be entitled to r:-gi;-t.-M:ion before ihe books are c'o?ed, :f otherwise qualified. W. S. JAMES, E. F. BURROWS, J M. KNIGHT, M?y 12. Supervisors of Rrfiistratioa. r ? STANTON HOUSE. D. J. JONES, Poprieior. Rates $2.00 Per Day. SPECIAL TEEMS TO FAMILIES Two Minutes TCalk From Central Depot. Chattanooga, Tenn. July 29. The State of South Carolina, COUNTY OF SUMTER. By T. V. Walsh, Esq., Prolate Judge. TT WHEREAS, MRS. SUSAN S. TINDAL ff made suit to me to graut her Letters of Administration of the Estate of and effects of MUS MARY E. TINDAL, deceased. These are therefore to cite and admonish all .ind singular the kindred and creditors of the Mid MRS MARY E. TINDAL, late cf said Coua'y and State, deceased, that they be and appear before me, in the Court of Probate, to be :ield at Sumter C. H , on May 20, 1897, nex?, rifler publication theteof, at ll o'clock in the forenoon, to show c?use, if any they have, ft by the said Administration should not be granted. Given under my band, this 5th day cf May, A. D., 1897. THOS. V. WALSH, Judge of Probate. May 5-2t.