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Climate and Crop Con dition. TL S. Department of Agricul ture, South Carolina Section. - \ COLUMBIA, S. C . April ll, 3L899. Toe week ending April lOtli, aver aged nearly 10 degrees p?r day calder than usual, with frequent heavy to killing frosts that injured cora, Droit (especially peaches) and vegatables. Ice was observed on two mornings. liiere was from 1 to 3 inches of raine over the whole State, farther delaying farming operations, which were already from two to three weeks later than osnal. Over the western postions of the State plowing has been impracticable the entire spring, owing to the wet condition of the ground, and of course little or nc plan-ting bas been done except in patches. Over the central and eastern portions of the Sta ;e the weather conditions previous io last week were more favorable, and in places com planting is being finished, wiifa the earliest planted np. Germ ination has been slow, and some seed rotted in the ground, ow lng to the cold weather Lands for cotton Tjave been prepared in this section, and some sea-island and a little upland cotton bas been planted. Preparing and planting rice lands has made favorable progress, bot some rice fields have been recently inundated. Some cane has also been planted . Tobacco plants, in beds, are avail able to set ont as soon as the weather becomes warm enough ; a little has already been transplanted. It appears from correspondents' reports, that peaches are about all killed, bot tha,t apple, pear cherry trees are^blooming profusely. Gar dens are isle, and not growing well. Track has received another set-back by frost. The season as a whole has been unfavorable, except that wheat and oats generally lock promising There has been, bet little spring oats sown. COfiEE3PO DENTS, REPORTS. Aiken-Windsor : Some rain, plenty of ice and heavy frost ; ground . very wet ; some cotton planted ; corn coming op ; wheat doing nice Jy ; oats good ; gard es backward ; cool -weather and high winds were unfavorable (ot all crops -BB High tower Anderson-Holland : Too wet to plow ; very little corn planted, aod no cotton land bedded ; wheat and other small grains look well -Dr J W Earle. % Bamberg - Denmark : Recently weather bas been favorable for work, bot not for growth ; corn generally np, bnt nipped by frost in places ; ground nearly ready for cotton ; small grains look well ; gardens backward -W G Wilson Barnwell-Blackville : Continued coo! weather, high winds and rain have greatly interrupted and delayed fanning operations ; coro planting generally ten days belated and slow coming np ; cotton preparation near ly as much delayed, or hastily and roughly prepared ; fruit nearly all destroyed -E S Hammond. Beaufort - Beaufort : Cool and cloudy weather, with frequent show ers, was favorable for potatoes and peas, but bad for early cot ton. -S M Benton. Berkeley-Annieville : The acre age of spring oats is small ; all kinds of seeds rotted more or less in this section on account of the wetness and cold condition of the soil -G W Whaley. Charleston-Charleston : Tempera ture abnormally low, retarding plant growth ; heavy frost on the 5th ; vegetable season about seventeen days behind band ; rice lands made ready for planting ; iittle sea island cotton planted yet.-L N Jesu nofsky. Chester-Edgemoor : Some apple blooms, bat peaches are scarce ; wheat and oats are small ; frost Thursday, no damage ; gardens look ing badly ; uo corn planted yet.-R D Robinson. Chesterfield-Cheraw : Unfavorable week for farming op ration? ; exeesrive rains, with some hail ; very little corn bas bees planted and no cotton ; the outlook is discouraging -E M Wells. Clarendon-Severe cold and over abundance o!:' rain has delayed corn plaotiog, which is cow nearly complet ed ; preparations for planting oottoo progressing favorably ; white frosts have ia a great measure destroyed al fruits ; fig trees killed to the ground weather very no favor abie for planting too oold and wet - J Rich bo ur g. Colletoo-White Hall : Very cool with heavy frost oo two days , fall oat are good ; rios is being plantet rapidly ; little com or potatoes plante yet -W E Haskell. Darlington-Society Hill : Fal planted oats looking extremely well little corn aod no eottoo planted tobacco plant beds look well ; plant will be ready to pot ont as eooo a: warmer weather eomes ; temperaton too low for seed to vegetate ; soil to wet to plow -J J Lucas. Eigefield-.Poverty Hill : Seasoi very backward ; little corn plantee yet ; heavy rains this week and Iandi too wet to plow ; grain looking fairly well ; gardens very poor, too wet aoc oold -H L Bunch. Fairfield-Wionsboro : The seasoi is very backward ; vegetation tbre< weeks late ; smail graios not up to ai averige : little plowing done ; irish potatoes comiog up very slowly; heavi rains this week -T L Johnston. Florence-Lynch: Tho cold, we weather generally retarded farm work some upland corn not yet planted ; fros on 5tb out corn that was up ; all fara work stopped by rain ; few field! prepared, and no oottoo planted -E d Smith. Georgetown-Sampit : Coro planting nearly som ploted ; too muoh raia th it week for preparing lands for cotton freeze in February killed peaches pears indicate full crop -R W Bailey Greenville-Lickvilie : First of weet warm, followed by cloudy, cool weather with heavy rains aod frost ; very Huh plowiog done yet, and no planting fruit most all killed.-H C McKelvey - Greenwood-Hodges : Bat little work bas been done on farms yet. except some plowing, and a little core I planted ; gardeniog badly behind ; al small graio crops are locking verj well.-W C Martie. Horry-Nichols : Frost on 5th anti 6:h with ice, killing vegetation ; heavj rains on the 7th made lands too wet tc plow.-A Floyd. Kershaw-Antioch : Wet weathei has retarded germination on ail seed* planted ; frost did little damage : farmers at least twenty days behind with their work on aoecuntof excessive rain.-C M Alexaonder. Laurens-Recno : Too wet and cold for crops to make much progress ; grains backward although with fin3 color : fros with freezing during the week ; some upland oom planted : fruit crops a failure ; gardens back ward.-J W C Bell. Lexington-Bateeburg: Raia j weath er this week ; very little farm work done ; frost on 5th killed what fruit was left from previous freeze ; wheal and oats locking green and refreshing. -E J Hite. Marion-Temperance : The p'anting of corn aod ootton bas been delayed by the rainfall of this week ; rains caused marked improvemeot io the small grains ; light frost on 5th did no damage.-J R Reaves. Newberry-Longshore : Week too cold and wet to plow ; wheat aod oats doing nicely ; some corn planted ; little ootton lands prepared; few peach bioomiog ; apples bloomed profusely ; gardens backward ; plowiog three weeks behind.-W G Petersoo. Orangeburg - Springfield : The week's weather retarded the growth of gardeos and pastores ; cold, with frosts aod ice ; ail fruits are killed and some trees also ; heavy raios latter portion of week will farther retard farra work ; no oottoo planted. - D E Sturkie. Oaonee-Clemsoo College : With rain on forty-two out of ninety-seven days since Jaouary 1st, aod a raiofall of 22 79 inches, there bas been no time wheo a prudent farmer would risk plowiog his laode.-Prof J F C DaPre. Piokens-Liberty : Wheat oo saody laods looks weil, killed out on day lands ; oats are looking tolerably weil bat are not a full crop ; peaoh crop will 09 very light, as only a few trees are 10 bloom ; apples, pears aod other fruit trees in fall bloom ; but little laud prepared, or crops planted, or fertilizers put in -J T Bo*gs Spartaoburg-Inman : Very little plowiog done oo account of continued rains ; little coro plaited ; oo fertilizers pat io for cot^oo ; gardens not planted ; few Irish potatoes planted and very few sweet ones ; latest spring I can remem ber.-E J Finch. Sumter-Catohall : White frosts, with apparent further injury to fruit that was left ; no corn up. and prepara tions for other crops retarded by wet, oold weather ; Irish potatoes nipped by recent frosts ; nothing growing io gardeae.-R J Brownfield. . Union-Jonesville : Sao storms 4(b and 8;h, frost OD 5tb ; small aoreage of wheat and oats, and both small io growth ; peach crop practically all killed ; a good crop, bat a late one, of cherries indicated ; soil too wet to plow.-E P O'Shields. Wi; iamsbarg-Salters : The week nader review bas been oold aod wet ; early planted coro is small aad yellow ; cottoo planting is delayed ; oats look promising ; gardens are backward.-J E Davis School Chart Firm. The Superintendent of Edooation has received from B. 0. Evaos & Go.. the school chart meo, a letter asking permission to canvass the schools of the state in the interest of a school library gotteo op by them. Of course the superintendent will pay no attention to the request. The firm states that it is no longer pecuniarily interested in the ohart matter. They have gotteo their money and the trastees who bought from them will be the losers. Educational and Missionary Insti tuts. The Educational and Missionary institute of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Sooth, of Sumter District, assembled ia the Methodist Church last night. The services were opened by Dr. John C Ki!go, President of Trioity College, N. C, who delivered an interesting and pleasing lecture. He spoke for an hour and a-half, holdicg the undivided attention of a large congregation for the entire time. The Institute will continue in session today and tomorrow, services of a special character being held at night. Sessions will be held at 9.30 a. m , 4 p m. and 8.30 p. m. The Institute is held in ths interest of the educational and mission fond of one and a half million dollars that the Methodists pro pose to raise before the eod of the century. NOTES ESOM PISGAH. April the tenth and winter yet. We are cold op here where the wind can get at us good. The tender vegetation looks sick, and we are worse so, for various reasons. Rations going, and co work scarcely being done. May be we are j-:st nearing the end of this bard, cold winter. I notice the peach trees below Spring Hill, in places, are fall of young fruit, but whether they will stick or not, remains to be seen. Measles is getting rather thick in places, not only on one, bot on many. It seems that the epidemic of a few years ago did cot get all. Colds, coughs, sore throats, c., are above par, and jve would trade the stock of such things off at a large discount. What slick-tongue next wants some of the schoo! men ? ? I am rubbing up an old pen to stick with. Wheo I get it bright wiil let you see it. The sudden death of Prof J. P. Gibbs wa3 quite a shock to his many friends here, where he bad lived and taught school for years. He was buried at Rembert's church on yesterday at 12 m , after a fine service by the Episcopal minister of your city A large number were present to testify to the respect and friendship they bore bim. Tbe floral tributes by the ladies, were beautiful and touching indeed, and the many tearful eyes showed the deep sympathy and feeling for him by the best of God's creation. None of his relatives were p sent, but he did not die a '/stranger in a stranger's land," but among his best and dearest friends, who tenderly laid bim away. Pisgah, April 10. J. E. D. Mr. Furman Lectures in Mayes viile. Last Friday night Mr. McDonald Forman lectured on Pizarro and Gen. Sumter, ander tbe auspices of tbe Mayesville High School. Horse Thief Captured.. William Dixon, colored, ac escaped con vict from the Clarendon county chain gang, was captured near Bi hopville on Tuesday of last week with a horse belonging to Mr. C. R. Harvio, of Manciog, in bia possession. He was brought to this city Wednesday afternoon and committed to j-iii until be could be sent on to Manning. Dixon escaped from the Clarendon chain gang some time ago, and a reward was offered for his capture, but he succeeded in keeping out of the way of tbe officers. Io the meantime several horses were stolen iu Clarendon county, and it is now ' believed that he stole all of them, but there ls no proof agaist him except in the case of tbe Harvin horse wbicb was in bis possession when captured. There 9 some talk of the Wilson k Sum merton R. R. building from Oswego to Cam den instead of from this city, as originally planned. The ebange of route, if it is made, will be due to the great cost of the right of way ia this city and immediate vicinity. Tbe route by Oswego will be but little longer and mocb cheaper, owing to the less cost of rights o' *ay. London Thompson was before the Mayor Monday for creating a disturbance and using profane language on the streets. The sentence was $10 or twenty days. Meriman Graham was np for reckless driving, and being found guilty was required to pay a Soe of $5 or work ten days on the streets. Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery bas been made, and that, too, by a lady in this country. "Disease astened its clutches upon her and for seven % ears she withstood ita severest tests, but ber vita! organs were undermined and death seem ed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, acd could not sleep. She finally discovered h w *y to recovery, by purchasing of us a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, and was so much relieved on taking first dose, that she slept all night ; and with two bottles, has been absolutely cured. Her name i* Mrs. Luther Lutz." Thus writes W. C. HamDick & Co , of Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at J. F. *V. DeLorrao's Drag Store Regular size 50c aud $1. Every bottle guar anteed. 4 Meeting of Harmony Presbytery The Presbytery of Harmony convened in the Presbyterian Cbnrch at Bisbopville, on Wednesday last, at 8 o'clock p. m The oneniug sermon pas preached, in the absence of the retiring Moderator, Rev. Howard L. Patterson, by theRer. Dr. McKay, of Salem. The organization was effected bj the elec tion of the Rev W. H. Mills as moderator and tbe Rev. C. M. Richards as temporary clerk. All tbe ministers of the Presbytery were present with one exception, and tbe represent ation of elders wa9 pretty fall Tbe church in this city was represented by Mr. J. D. Wino, being his first experience in that line, and giving promise of great usefulness ic the future. Narratives of the state of religion, statis tical Sand abbath school reports were sent up from twenty-seven of the thirty-two churches which comprise the body Tbe narratives were generally cheerful and encouraging. Tbe statistics showed that the money con tributed by the Churches reporting, fer self support and for the various causes of the Church at large amounted to between eleven and twelve thousand dollars and the Sab bath schools reports showed that, while this important branch of the Church's work was largely emphasized, yet tbe officers aod older members generally did not take the interest in it that they should. \ The work of the Presbytery was mainly routine, though there were some animated discussions on several matters of moment. The Rev. W. J. McKay, D. D , was chosen as principal ministerial and Mr Samuel Bradley as lay commissioner to the General Assembly which meets in Richmond on next month, and Rev. Mr. Gaston of Mt Zion and Eider H. L. Scarborough as alternates. Preebytery adjourned near midnight of Friday to meet next fa T in Manning Bisbopville is certainly beautiful for situa tion witb ita broad level area and its fertile surroundings, and if built up might be not only the fitting seat of a county, but the proud capital of a state. The Hoes fell to tbe writer io pleasant places when be was assigned a home under the hospitable aod generous roof of Mr. Robert Carnes, senator of Lee Coucty during tbe term of its existence. If one would know what true hospitality is let bim seek it under that roof, though every Presbyter was ready to say, not there but under the roof under which it was my good fortune to scpuro, or indeed no der any roof io Bish opville. This hospitality was shown not only in the welcome to their homes, bot also in the generous attendance of the people opon all the sessions and the preaching of the Presbytery. The people seemed glad to see and we were sorry when the time came for us to part from them. A MEKBZR ? t - NORTHERN LADY'S VIEWS. She Shows Flattering Appreciation of Sumter Emerrprise. To the Editor of The Daily Item. I hardly think that tbe people of this city realize how far ahead of most places of tbe same size they are both in culture abd busi ness enterprise. There are many facts which I might point out to illustrate the truth of this statement, . but one will suffice. As I am a woman who resides in oce of the largest cities of tbe country, I assume that you will grant that I am competent to speak authoritatively on that distinctly femi nine matter-millinery. Besides it ia espe cially timely at thi3 season. Well, I was passing Miss McDonald's milli nery store the other day when the frie -d with me called my attention to the beautiful window displays. If such artistic creations are not a sign of culture I don't know what is. That old southern cabin with all its life like details would have done credit even to an establishment like Wanamaker's. The display in the other wiodow was a delicate conception worked out with the true aesthetic sense of a painter. Inside tbe store tbe combination of culture and business en'erprise was equally praiseworthy. I am not flattering Miss McDonald whee I say that ber spring display would compare very favorably both in freshness and style with the spring displays of the milliners of New York itself. It is often a source of wonder to visitors that the women of euch a smail place as this so far removed from tbe large cities, are dressed so stylishly. But a visit to a store like the one to which I bave jost referred ex plains the mystery. Mies McDonald may be termed tbe con necting link between tbe fashionable produc tions of Philadelphia and New York and the fashionable needs of Sumter. If you think this testimony of a stranger may be of any benefit to your enterprising townswoman, you are at liberty to publish every word I have written. O ly don't use my real name, but sign it lt NORTHERN VISITOR. Yellow Jaundice Cured, Suffering humanity should be supplied with every moans possible for its relief. It is with pleasure we publish the following : "This is to certify that I was a terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six months, and was reated by some of the best physicians in our* city and ail to no avail. Dr. Bell, our drug gist, recommended Electric Bitters ; and after taking two bottles, I was entirely cuicd. I now take great pleasure in recommending them to any person suffering from this terrible mal ady. I am gratefully yours, M. A. Hogarty, Lexington, Ky." Sold by J. F. W. Delorme Druggist. 4 - The Easter Dance. The dance given at the Sumter Club ball by the young men of tbe city on Wednesday nigbt of last week was a very pleasant affiir and was particpated in by ovsr 20 couples of dascera. The music was by the Columbia quartette. Re freshments were served about 12 o'clock. The german, cd by Mr. Harby Moses, began about 1 o'clock and ended a little before 3, when tbe bind played "Home, Sweet Home," which was repeated once or twice io recog cition of tbe generous encore given them by tbs ladies. The following ladies were present : Misses Lola Allan, Washington, Corinne D'Ancona, Chicago, Jessie Moise, Bessie Lee, Rebecca Schwerin, Julia Schwerin, Fannie Ryttenberg, Julia Frieraoo, Moneta Osteen, BerthaJStrauss, Fannj Strauss,Ella DeLorme, Edith Deitrick, New Brighton, Pa., Kate Pollock, Pauline Sanders, Louise Bright, Katie Reid Louise Moses. Mrs. Agnes Bogin, Mrs. F. A Bultman, Mrs. A C Ducker, Mrs. C. F. McPaddtn, Mrs. A. A. Strauss. Mrs, Felix Moses, Mrs. Terrv Moses, Mrs. N G. Osteeo, Mrs. A. C. Pbelps, Mrs. C. E. Schwerin. The Drug Store Kind but price the same as ordinary brands. Druggists buy Anvil Soda in bulk and sell it at five cents an ounce. Grocers sell it in packages at 10c. a jxjuiid or pounds for 25c. it is Exactly the Same Soda To get the l>cst you must insist on packages pal Up by the manufacturer with the s ANVIL BRAND TRADEMARK. The "White" is tbe beat OD earth. Meeting Bick Andersen Chapter U D. C The Dick Anderson Chapter, TJ D. C , met at Miss Carrie M osea' on Monday, April 3d, at five o'clock p. m. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Six applications for member ship were received and favorably acted on. The Chapter then proceeded to the arrange ments for Memorial Day, The following resolutions were adopted : Resolved, Tost tba J. D. Blanding Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans, oe invited to [.confer with the Daughters of the Confederacy and to assist io the arrangements for the Memorial Day Exercises, and that a commit tee from the Socs of Veterans be appointed to act with the Daughters Resolved, That the Sumter Light Infantry be requested to take part in tbe exercises and to Gre the salute Tbe following committees were appointed : Committee on Arrangements-Mr. L I. Parrott, Capt L S CarBon, Mr. Jno. Whil den, Miss Carrie Moses, Mrs. Julian Harby, Miss Annie Graham. Committee on Transportation-Messrs. H. Harby, W. B. Boyle, W. M. Graham, Geo. F Epperson. Committee on Music-Mrs. Agnes Bogin, Mtes Louisa Moses. Committee ou Childreo-Misses Adele Moses, Bessie Lee, Kate Pollock. Committee on Collections-Mrs. R. D. Lee, Mrs. Altamont Moses, Miss Mary Girar deau, Miss Kate Pollock. This being the annual meeting the election of officers was held, resulting as follows : Miss Carrie Monee, President. Mrs. Altamont. Moses, Treasurer. Miss Edith DeLorme, Secretary. Mrs. A C Phelps, Mrs. Julian Harby and Miss Annie Graham were elected a committee on app.ications. Tbe Chapter then adjourned. mm ? * mm* Cairp Jas. D. Blanding, S. C. V. Camp Jas. D. Blanding, .'ons of Confede rate Veterans met Friday night and elected a sponsor, a maid of honor and delegates to the Reunion io Charleston.. The camp now bas 75 members enrolled and tba member shid is itiil growing. Tbe following are the representatives elected last night : Sponsor-Miss Caroline Moses. Maid of Honor-Miss Ethel Carson. Delegates-M Morse, Geo W Dick, D J Auld, Jr, E H Moses, Edgar Skinner, C C Manning, J J Harby, J M Knight. Alternates-H J McLaurio, Jr, F A Littla H C Cuttino, B F Wilson, M D Moore, L D Jennings, J H Burns, Jno E Wbilden. CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CON FEDERATE REUNION. Hew to Forward Live Stock and Provisions. Those who bav decided to make contri butions of provisions or live stock for be entertainment of the Veterans at the Ken nion io Charleston will find information of interest io the following letter ; CHARLESTON, S. C., April 7, 1899. To members of the Execati e Committee from the State : Dear Sir-If any of the counties desire to contribute supplies of live stock or provi sions to tbe Reunion they can be forwarded to Capt. W. W. White, Chairman Committee on Commissary, Charleston. The freight charges will be cared for by the Charleston committee. f we cancot induce the rail roads to dead bead the charges we will pay them. Respectfully, Jobs A. Smith, Secretary. To Gen. E. W Moise, Sun ter, S. C. THE SUMTER COMPRESS COM PANY. The books of subscriptions to the capital stock of the Sumter Compress Company were opened last Wednesday and the subscriptions amounted io $18,700. The remaioder of the S25.000 authorized capital will be placed without trouble as all bat two or three tboa eand dollars was pledged before the applica tion for a charter was made. All of tbese subscriptions will te nade good and the remainiog twedy or thirty shares will be taken by those now interested, if no new subscriptions cerne forward. There are a number of business men in this city, whose coutinued success and -.rosperity depend upon the growth of Sumter, who have not taken a dolors worth of stock in the Com pany although they are well able to do so. It is this sort of public spirit that has retard ed the growth and prosperity of Sumter for the past ten years and bas made it a bard aod up-bill taek for the men who bave the disposition to establish enterprises to accom plish anything No one ia asked to give away money, bot simply to unite with others to establish enterprises that will benefit the town, increase business, attract desirable people and pay satisfactory dividends on tbe money invested. The chief difficulty is not a lack of money in Sumter, buH the disposi tion of tbosa who bare it to board it with miser-like selfishness, for fear that some other people may by some chance be benefitted, if it is invested in any enterprise. The establish ment of tbe compress is assured, and it will bring more cotton to Sumter than baa ever been marketed here before, but the refusal of many business men to take stock acd help the enterprise along is making it a more diffi cult undertaking than it should be for those who have taken stock and mean to have the compress io operation this year. - i ? -- In the ordinary course of events the past week would have been the period for the spring holiday at tbe Graded School. It is fortunate that consideration ef the Reunion at Charleston induced the Board of Education to make a change ; for the past week bas been cold, wet, aud disagreeable-far more suitable for work than for rest and recrea tion. CUBAN RELIEF cures Colic, ^Sy v Neuralgia and Toothache in MG/ five minutes. Sour Stomach and f Summer Complaints. Price, 25c. Sold by Hcgbson-Ligon Co. ^mmm-+++-mmmm The White is king of Sewing Machines* ANNOUNCEMENT. MISS MCDONALD Would announce to her customers io town and country, as well as the public generally tbat she is now prepared to display a FULL LNIE OF MILLINERY Consisting of the newest designs in Trimmed Work, also the latest novelties 7!owers, Fancy Gauzes, Jetted Nets, \ ..0s, kc. .MISS MCDONALD'S long experience in this "line of iiusiness, as well cs ber quick dis cernment of the wauls of cu tomers, will prove a guarantee for the ?atisfactioa of pur chasers. A MOST EFFICIENT MILLINER And capable salesladies are ready to respond to the wanta of customers. Orders by mail will be promptly and ac curately filled. THE SUMTER "WATCHMAN, .Established April, 1850. "Be Just and Fear not-Let all the Ends thou Aims't at, be thy Country's, thy God's and Truth's." THE TRUE SOUTHRON, Established Jone 13<>6 Consolidated Aug. 2,1881. SUMTER. S. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12.1899. New Series-YoL XVIII. So. 37