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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21,1899. The Sumter Watchman was toundea ia 185 and the Trite Southron in 1866 The Watchman and Southron now has She co m bio eu circulation and inficen ce of both of the old papers, and is mani festly the best advertising medium is Sumter. S. C. COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT. _ i - THE GLASS. EXERCISERS j Itt COLUMBIA. Colombia, J ts ce 19.-This is the second day of the Sooth Carolina College commencement. The yoong ; mea who have taken part in the var i os exercises have done themselves and and their college credit They did their best, because they felt that - they have had exceptional ad van tages. The -Sooth Carolina College -. has year by year been doing better work, and the attendance has been ' more and more satisfactory. CLASS BAY EXERCISES. The class day exercises of the "C ass of'99" took place this mora ing at the College chapel, before a large and appreciative audience. The exercises were opened by the class giving their "yell" jost outside of the building; then each took his . seat on the rostrum, with President J. C. Foster in the chair. First on the programme was Mr. E. M. Mc Gown, of Darlington, the class historian. He gave a very witty acconnt of the career of the class as a whole, and then of each of its members. Mr. V. M Moses of Sumter, as poet of the class, gave a spicy ac count in rhyme of the most promi nent traits of each of his classmates. The orator,Mr J. E. Swearingen, of Sedgefield, made a most interesting address He cited the important part that the old Palmetto State had played in all the great affairs of the nation, laying great stress opon the heroic deeds done by Gen. Wade Hampton. Throughout his oration the speaker, in a clear and easy manner, held the attention of the entire audience, and when he took his scat he was most enthusiastically applauded. Mr. J. C. Foster, of Lancaster, as pansier, kept the audience in a con stant roar of laughter. He made many jokes and puns on each class mates, not excepting its only co ed, Miss Annie Davis, of Faiifield. ic a very interesting manner Mr. G. W Witberepooo, of York, aa a prophet, told the fatcre career and j destiny of each of tbe class , as be believed, from present indications, they would taro oct. Mr "Washington Ciark, of Richland, delivered tbe class memorial Thia was coee in a most interesting way. Mr. Gunter, in a very amusing manner, thanked the class of 799 for their gift, and promised *hat thc class of 1900 would do ail in their power to fulfill the kind withes of Mr. Clark. After this came the olas* song, which was very wei! executed. The excrci:C3 were ecjoyed very much by the immense crowd that was present? The Eopbrsdiao celebration took place tonight before a large sod appre ciative audience After Mr. Ii M DavB, Jr , had oaUed the roll of the members of tbe society, President C A. Foster mads a finrt address cf welcome. Mr J. L McIntosh, was the first declaimer. Io a e'ear and graceful manner he delivered "Character of Napolean Bonaparte " Fc owiog this Mr FI H. Withers, declaimed '-Reputation," which was j admirably done "My Country'' was thc next piece. This was declaimed io a most graceful way by "Mr. L. C. Moise. Thea tbe debate was held The query was "Resolved, That a representative shojid vote according to the iostroo fcion ol bis constituents." The debate was rather a one-sided affair sinoe, on account of sickness, Mr. M. J. Hoogb, tho only representative of the affirmative side, was absent. Messrs. J. H. Witherspoon and J. Weinberg both delivered logical argu ments for the negative, After care fully weighing the sp se oh s s of eaeb, the committees reported, aad the result was that Mr. Moise was awarded the deoltimer's medal, while Mr. Wither spoon received the debater's medal. At the beginning of the session a prize of money was offered by Pr s> F. C. Woodward to the student writing the best original story, which should appear in thc Carolinian. After careful consideration by a competent committee the priz3 was awarded tonight to Mr. V. M. Moses. The amount is $25. The judges were ; For deolaimers, Rev. Dr. S. M. Smith, J. S. Moiler, August Kobo ; fordeba'ers, W. D Melton, Col John P. Thomas, Col. J. Q. Marshall. Climate abd 5rop Condition. . S. Department of Agricul ture, South Carolina Sections. COLUMBIA, S. C , June 20, 1899. The week ending Monday, Jane 19th, was io tensely hot dc ri o g the first four days and abnormally cool the remainder of the weak. The extreme maximum was 103, and the minimum 53 degrees. The rainfall was general on the 16 17th, and in places heavy. The week's rainfall exceeded four inches at Black ville, and over three inches at a number of points, with few places only that bad i less than an i cen of rain. Over the greater portion of the State, it came io the form of a gentle soaking rain. gThe extreme heat and dryness of the early part of the week were detrimental to the development of ali crops except cotton, and caused much suffering among workmen and animals in prose cuting the cultivation of field crops, but the cooler weather and generally oopious rainfall of the close of tee week have changed the condi tions materially for the better. Cotton made rapid growth daring the week following the rains of last week and the high temperature, favorable weather conditions for it. The early planted has excellent stands and is fruiting well, aod some is bloom ing. Lite-planted has neither good stands nor seasonable size. Sea Island cotton is very promisiBg. Grasshop - eers are eating cotton just coming up io the extreme western counties. The condition of coro was improved by receiving the much needed moisture. Old corn is in silk and tassel, and is being laid by. In the southern conn ues some corn was ruined by the drought. Wire or bud worms continue to destroy corn tn a few counties. A few localities report the crop very promising. Tobacco was greatly improved by the rains, bot u has poor stands, and bas been seriously injured by worms in Marion ; transplanting jost finished in Newberry ; contemplated acreage re duced in Darlington. Topping bas begun. June riae about ail planted. The crop. The crop is generally doing weil, but caterpillars continue to infest it in localities Wheat and oats threshing well underway Yield of wheat below the average, while oats are very poor generally. Pastures have started new growth. Meious bearing and growing well. Wild berry crop very pDor. Peas being sown on stubble landa and with corn. Cane and sorghum vary in condition aocording to previous rainfall. Grass fattened cattle now being marketed EXTRACTS FROM CORRESPONDENTS' RE PORTS. Kershaw-Camden : The weather has be20 good for harvesting, but too I hot for transplanting ; all crops are doing well -B Amnions. Darlington-Society HUI : Precipi ! tatton ample for all crop3 for rh s rst time in many weeks ; some tobacco land abandoned for that crop and plant ed in corn ; vegetation of every kind greatly beneficed by the frequent show era.-J J Lucas Sumter-Stateburg : Frcm 13th to lGth temperature was very bigb ; corn begao to show the effects of tba burn iog sunshine and want of moisture, bat to no serious extent ; cotton although not actually suffering, was not growing as rapidly as it ought at thia seasoo ; heavy rains began last night (16th) and continue, which will do muob good. W W Anderson, M D. W. XI. Gallagher, of Bryan, Pa., says : ; "For forty yeers I have tried various cough j medicines. One Minute Cough Cure is best j of all." It relieves instantly and cores ail j throat and lung troubles.- Hughson-Ligoo j Co. The roller for macadamizing the streets has not arrived. The street committee or the police or Supt. Tribble will tell you all about it if you don't worry ibem too much before the roller arrives. Also, all suggestions and direction as to bow the work should be done will be thankfully received. Mr. Vivian Moses. Ia the State's report of the Class D*j ex ercises at the Sooth Cirohna College tb* fal lowing mention is made of Mr. Vivian Moses : The next, number on the programme was that of the class poet, Mr. Vivian Mordauot Moses, of Somier, who was then introduced. Mr. Meses, who has acquired for himself qoite a repotation as a writer of verse, roaio tained bis former standard of excellence, and io his treatment cf his classmates be allowed bis mose foll reio, much to the delight of his bearers. His sobjict matter was burroroos and witty and bis rhyme coold have been excelled only by the "bard of tbeCongaree " The beactifu! sentiments expressed io that part of his production allotted to the ooly "co-ed" member of the class were enthusias tically received, aod it can troly be said thai in them the chord which his muse Strock was heartily concurred io by each and every one of his hearers. H B delivery was very good and pleased bis audience, who applauded bim at every opportunity. He took his seat amidst great applause. S. C. College Honor Holl. The follcwiog students from this county are mentioned io the annual roll of booor of the Sooth Carolioa College : Seooir Class-V. ii. Meses, distingoished io political economy, mental science, moral science, political science, English and essays. Jooior Class- J. W. Brearly, highly dis tingoished io "rectal science ; distingoished in English, cooBtitotiooal law, pedagogy and foorlh pedagogy ; proficieot io Latio. Sophomore Class-L. C. Moise, proficient in English and bis orv. Freshman Class-J. H Spano, proficient in mathematics. Stats Teachers' Association. . The meeting of the Sooth Carolina State Teachers' Association has beeo changed to July 14-18. This change was necessary to avoid a conflict with the Sommer Normal School at Win throp College. An excellent pro gramme is offered. The railroads will sell round trip tickets for one fare ; the new hail has been built, the hotel bas been thoroughly renovated and is weil managed ; a Soe livery stable bas been added, and everything points to an attractive meeting. The programme follows : Friday,Joly 14-President's address. Organization. Saturday, Joly 15-"Place of Class ic ai Studies in Secondary Sobools, Prof. Chas W. Bain, South Carolina Col lege. Discussion, Prof. N. N. Snyder, Wo ford College. "The Aims and Results of the Sohoois of Today Compared with the Aims and Results of the Sobools Prior to 1860, Dr. W. M. Grier, president Erskine College. '.The Country School Problem," the Hon. John J. McMahan, State Superintendent Education. Address, the Hon John P. Thomas, Jr., Columbia. Sunday, July 16-Sermon, the Rev. C. S. Gardner, Greenville. Sermon., the Rev. John Kershaw, Charleston. Monday, July 17-"Importance of the Preservatioo of Forests," Dr A. P. Anderson, Clemson College. .'Erroneous Notions Concerning School Discipline," Superintendent E L. Hughes, Greenville. Discussion, Superintendent E. S. Dreher, Columbia "What is Pedagogy now Doing to Help the Teacher ?" Prof. W. K. Tate, Memminger High Sobool, Charleston. Discussion, Pref. C E. Johnson, High School, Columbia Address, "The Effects of School Life on the Eyesight of Schcol Chil dren,!' Dr. E ward F. Parkre, Charles ton. Tuesday, July 18. -"Tho Best Age for Admission ioto the Fublie Schools of the State,'' Superintendent J. L Mano, Florence. Discussiot; Miss Mary F. Wickliffe, Winthrop College. "The Bast Age for Admission to Male Colleges." the Rev. li. P. Pell, Presbyterian College for "Women. "Tho Best Age for Admission to Female Colleges," to be supplied. "What Snail the County Institute Be ?'' County Superintendent W. H Barton, Greenville. Discussion, Former County Superin tended T. W. Kent, Newberry. Addresp, President George B. Cromer, Newberry. -- ? ? - Impeachment of Mayor. Atlanta Ga , June 19.-The city council at its meeting this evening ap pointed a committee of five to inves tigate the charges charged by Dr. Broughton in his sermon last night against Mayor Woodward of Atlanta, and which ended in a call for the ex ecutive impeachment Dr. Brough ton waa present at the council meet ing but was not heard. Dr. Broughton claims that Mayor Woodward confessed to the charges made against him today and has de cided to throw himseif on the mercy of the council. Mayor Woodward was iii today and did not leave his house. - - . ? ? . a.J - Reduction in Cotton Acreage, j Atlanta, Ga , June 19.-Commis sioner of Agriculture Stevena io his report issued today says the cotton acreage in Georgia has been reduced 15 per cent, and that the reduction in the cntire]cotton belt will average the same percentage. The oom in Georgia has been inoreased 24 percent., and wheat shows an iooreaae of 15 per oent. Prevention better than cure. Tutt's Liver Pills will not only cure, but if taken in time will prevent Sick Headache, dyspepsia, biliousness, malana, constipation, jaundice, torpid liver and kindred diseases. TUTT'S Liver PILLS ABSOLUTELY CURE. Call, see, and bur embossed or floral Crepe Paper. H. G. Osteen & Co. Paper Dolls, dressed or otherwise at H. G. Osteen & Co's. Paper novels, new paper novels at H. G Osteen k Co's. Derelict Estate of Jos I An drews, Deceased IWILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter Courcy on June 2i, 1899, for a Final Discharge s Administrator of afcre taid Estate. SHEPARD NASH, Maj 24-lt_C. C. C. P. & G. S. Derelict Estate o W. Smith An drews, Deceased 1WILL APPLY to tbe Judge of Probat* of Sumter County, on Juoe 24, 1899, for a Final Discharge, as Administrator of afore said Estate. SHEPARD NASH, May 24-41* C. C. C. P. & G. S. FIRST RATIONAL BANK OF SUMTER, STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DE POSITORY, SUMTER, S. C. Paid ap Capital - - - - - $ 75,000 CO Surplus and Profits - - - - 25,000 00 Additional Liability of Stock holders in cxce33 of their stock. 75,000 00 Total protection to depositors, $175.000 00 Transacts a General Banking Business. Special atteatioo given to collections. SITINGS DEPARTMENT. Deposits of $1 and upwards received. In terest allowed ac the rate of 4 per cent, per annum, on amounts above $5 and not exceed ing $300, payable qaarterly, on first days of January, April, Joly and October. R M. WALLACE, L. S. CARSON, President. Cashier. Everything in DRUGS, Soda Water, AND Cigars, -AT HUGHS0N-LIG0N GO. Successors to J. S. Hugbson & Co. MONAGHAN BLOCK SUMTER. S. C. MAKE OUR STORE YOUR HEAD QUARTERS WHEN YOU COME TO TOWN. THE BANK OF SUMTER, SUMTER, S. C. City and County Depositary Capital stock paid in, . . $75,000 00 Ucdivided surplus, . . . 16,000 00 Individual liability of stockholders in excess of their stock, . 75,000 00 Transacts a general banking bueioess : also bas a Savings Bank Department. Deposits of Si and upward received. Interest allowed at the rate of 4 ter cent, per ancu r, payable semi-annuailv. W. F.' . HAYNSWORTH, President. MARION MOISK, W. F. REAMS, vice-President. Cashier. Jan 13. BELIEF CAME. MRS. E. C. COLYER jf of Salubrity, Ga., Aug. P 8th, J898, writes: Ben-j* edicia 1ms certainly been a blessing to k my sixteen year g ld daughter. She^ was in wretched fr health and had J? missed four months Two bottles of Be edicta Im ve entirely restored her health, v j The monthly periods have returned F Tjand are now painless and regular.? *l Do you suffer from Painful, Irregular^ or Suppressed Menstruation? Benedicta^ bas cured many suffering women and w ^ will euro you in tho privacy ru yours" home, without the necessity <>r physl-jjl jg clan's ex- k laminations BK*, issa. f sasvffl K jpa C 1 ir. in,, or- Sf OP. ^fEMAlt ii Y^K lMTOR jH thens them so that the monthly periodsg ; lr I T. may bc regularand painless. Headache, Z < *i Dizziness, Nervousness, that dragging lr ! ^sensation and those terrihle pains in & ! uthe hack, hips and abdomen quickly 2 disappear. ir ; t Sold bv all Dnigsrists or sent post-paid for : 2 SI. A box of "Monthly" Herniating rills tog JJ use in connection, is with each bottle JJJ I 3 LADIES BLUE BOOK sont free to any ail- j dress. A sample box of "Monthly" Keg- W jj ulai lng 1111s sent for Ute. in stamps.^ Address. Woman's Department. NewE* M Spencer Medicine Co.. Chattanooga. Tenn. )L T! Mention th ts paper. W Sold by Hvghson-Ligon Co. GLENN SPRINGS HOTEL, Glenn Springs, S. C. QUEEN OF SOUTHERN SUMMER RESORTS Special Rates for June. A GREAT OPENING*. The Glenn Springs Hotel has opened with most gratifying results for the season of '99. The list of visitors for the opening is not only much larger than usual, but it comprises the best names in the State. This famous resort has come to be recognized as the best, and the health and pleasure seekers from all over the South go there. Spartanburg takes a pride in this great resort, and the indications point to the most successful season in the history of the Springs. The fact is, the water of these famous Springs is, for certain diseases, a specific, it is unequalled in the United States. The new hotel is provided with all modern improvements and conveniences, and whether for health cr pleasure, no finer place can be found. The reputation of this resort is made. Nothing The Herald could say can add anything to it, but it is gratifying to know that the prospect for the season just begun is most flattering.-The Herald, Spartanburg. Glenn Springs is an ideal spot for health or pleasure seekers. Beiog one thousand feet above the sea aod on the summit of one of the macy foot bills of the Bice Ridge mountains, the air is oool, light, and invigorating The grounds comprise one hundred acres and are well-shaded by agni fice o native oaks. A first class livery wiil be on the grounds for those wiahiog to visit the many points of interest near the Hotel. Some of the other amusements are Billiards and Pool, a new Ten Pin Alley, Shooting Gallery, Tennis Coart, and all other amusements usually found at first-class resorts. Those who do not care for the other pleasures and amuse ments offered will be charmed by delightful music by an Italian Band from Washington, D. C., which will play morning, after noon and night. Water for sale in Sumter by the Drug Stores. For rates of board apply to : SIMPSON & SIMPSON, Gfienn Springs. S. C. Jaoe 14 SPECIALS FOR THIS WEEK. --- 10 doz brown balbriggan Undershirts at 25c apiece. The best Shirt ever shown for the money. 10 doz bleached jean drawers, with double-seat and stockinet anklet 25c a pair. 5 doz Men's Golf Shirts made of No 1 Percale, with separate cuffs, 75c a piece. A few sizes left of the celebrated King Shirtwaist 50c a piece. Manila Straw Hats $1.25 and $1.50. The balance of our fancy Vests 75c, value $1 to $2.50. New Arrivals* A full line cf Boy's Straw Hats, 25c and 50c A full line of Men's Straw Hats at 50c 5 doz silk Band Bows, asserted colors, 25c 5 doz silk Olub Ties, assorted colors. 22e