Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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fjf fflt fym at 5aB%siL WEDNESDAY, JULY 5,18 9. The Sumter Watchman was roundea ia 1850 and the True Southron in 1866 The ITa cftman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence of both of thc cid papers, and is mani festly the best advertising medium iu Samter. The completion of the State House should not be postponed longer, if the cost be not excessive; but we do not believe the taxpayers of tbs State wi|l welcome any increase in the tax levy. If lt be true that the State House is being damaged in consequence of its incomplete condition it will be econom ical and good business policy to com plete it without farther delay. Why do some of the self-styled friends of the Citadel object to having Senator Tillman express friendship for that institution ? Senator Tillman's in fluence and friendship can do the Citadel DO harm and be may be abie to render it good service at some future time, lt comes with an ill grace for a Charleston paper to make faces at Till man so soon after recording how the Charleston people fell over themselves Jo do him honor. The rank sod file of Tammany may stand oa the Chicago platform, believ ing in free silver, 16 to 1, and endors ing Bryan, but if the leaders take au opposite view the Republicans will make a deal with them and the State will go Republican. Yells and cheers for Bryan sod free silver have a glorious sound cn the Fourth of July, hut it is ?.the vote on election day that does good. The colonels of the nine new regi ments tu be raised for service in the Philippines wiil ali be selected from among the officers of the regular army The volunteer colonels did not distinguish themselves in the Spanish war, and no more'of them are wanted at present. It is both wise and expedient to select regular army o "tcers to command the new regi ments, for they have been educated and trained for the service and should be far better qualified tl~^n the best of the volunteer colonels who have been by a large majority politicians with more pull than military ability. The United States troops in both Cuba and the Philippines made a great adc ever the Fourth ; they celebrated the day in the most spectacular manner possible, doubtless to impress the na tives with the glory of the freedom that the Americans consider them unfit to eejoy. A more ghastly mockery than a Fourth of Jciy celebration in the Pat lippi cos would be difficult to conceive, bat saab an exhibition* is in keeping with the policy the government has pursue i ever since ifc felt strong enough io hold possession of Cuba and the Philippines. Tbs Peace Conference at The Hague is drawiog to a close, and i: is now clear :o ali who have followed the ro pofta of it* deliberatio n that the results will fail far short of what was hoped fer There will be LO decrease in the armaments of the great powers, and a gradna! disarmament has cot teen sc riou-ly ooo6iderei There U but little hope that a p'ac for a permanent iribu oai of arbitration will be agreed upon, and. all things considered, the conf r ence ia decidedly disappointing Stand log armies and navies wiii be increased io strength year after year, aod che expenditures., will grow larger and Urger until the nations will sink under the weight of taxation. CORN CROPS RUINED. Capt, D. J. Griffin, superintendent of the penitentiary, returned from the State farm yesterday and tells of a bad state of the DeSaussure farm. The yoong corn ou 250 acres has been completely destroyed by worms, bugs and other pests. He brought back a number of specimens of stalks ruined by the depredations of the worm. The stalks are eaten almost through and the leaves are shredded. A_few acres onJhe Reid farm have suffered in like manner and a number of neighboring farmers state that their bottom lands have been visited by the pesto. The uplands have fared better, and for this reason Col. Griffith thicks the vermin germinated in the spring freshets which flooded the lowlands.-The State. Climate ai d Crop Condition. U. S. Dapartment of Agricul ture, South Carolina Section. COLUMBIA, S. C , July 2, 1899. Tue week ending July 3rd aver aged slightly cooler than usual, espe cially over the western portion of the State, during the latter half of the week, with minima temperatures generally below sixty degrees. .* There were numerous showers from Jone2 th to the 30th, heavy and well distributed over the eastern half of the State, and light over the north central and north western por tions, where the rainfall was poorly distributed, and where more rain is needed, except over very limited areas. Over the areas of deficient rainfall, crop3 are not making satisfactory growth, but over the eastern portion of the State generally, they are up to, or above their averags condition on Joly 1st and are generally very promising. Worms continue to destroy corn ; bud worms to injure tobacco; and caterpillars to devastate rice ; while lice on cotton have appeared at var ions points Cotton continues to make season able growth and is blooming and fruiting freely, with no reports of shedding The plants are generally undersized, but vigorous und healthy. The nights have been too cool fatter ly for the best development of sea island cotton. Corn is, in a few sections, very promising, but on the whole it is below its seasonable average condi tion Wire worms are destroying old corn at many points. Corn is being laid by. Tobacco varies greatly in c-wdi- j tion, with many reports cf injury by j bud worms. In places the need of rain is urgent. Cutting and curing is as yet making slow progress, j although some inferior grades have sold in open market. Late reports on wheat confirm earlier estimates of small yields, j The same is tree of spring sown oats. The bulk of the rice crop is very promising, bul caterpillars continue to devastate late planting, and fresh water for flooding is not available in places. Melons are ripening, but do not promise a large crop Many *weet potato slips have been set out during the week. Sogar cane, sorghum and gardens show some improvement. Peas are being extensively planted, and coming up to good stands. Haying is in progress on the coast meadows EXTRACTS FROM CORRESPONDENTS7 RE PORTS. Clarendon-St. Paul : During this ! week seasons have been favorable on ail crops, and cotton promises fair unless unforseen and unfavorable climatic changes intervene ; one or j two more good rains will complete j March corn ; we are hoping and trusting for ihis -A J Richbourg. j Darlington-Stokes Bridge : Light j rains on June 29tb ; cotton and corn are good ; if it rains in a few days, both will be fine crops ; tobacco not so good, worms very destructive ; gardens poor, very few vegetables - J Ii Pate Florence-Ebenezer : Good rains on the 29th greatly revived ali crops ; no high wind nor bail : nights rather cool ; tobacco rery promising-, curing will begin next week ; all corn about laid by -J C Wilson. Orangeburg - Orangeburg : The weather bas been favorable for farm work and growing crops ; old corn all laid by, and old cotton growing finely ; young cotton being injured by grasshoppers and lice ; tobacco crop doing well and some being enred ; rain is needed - Jno S R-jwe Sumter-Stateburg : Crops of all kinds have been much benefitted by the two rains of the psst week, and corn in this vicinity is said to be above the average in condition for the season ; cotton also is growing rapidly and approaching a fair aver age ; pastures have improved and are better now than at any time this year ; orchards are poor, some few late plums ripening ; blackberries are abundant -W W Anderson, M D Ninety psr cent, of the people ha e soins kind of humor in the blood, and ibis c u;es many diseases. Hood's Sarsaparilla cures these diseases by expelling the burner. Hood's Pills are noo-ii rilaiiag and the only pills to take with Hood's Sarsaparilla The Volunteer Claims. The letter below has been received by the governor in reference to the claims of this State against the S government for transportation, eic, ^connection with the organization of the volunteer regiments. The letier ia from Judge Townsend and reads as follows : My Dear Sir : Enclosed I send you a letter received from Mr Brown, auditor for the war department, in reference to the status of the claims against the United States. I hope they will be paid at an early day. The letter of Auditor Brown is as follows : Washington, June 23. Judge C. F. Townsend, Bennetts ville, S. C. Sir : In reply to your letter of the 26th instant, I have the honor to in form you that the claims of the State of South Carolina are now under consideration by this office and that the settlement will be made at au eariy date. Respectfully, W. A. Brown, Auditor. These letters have no reference to the claims of the individual volun leers which Judge Townsend is also looking after. Deluge at Calvert, Texas, j Calvert, Tex., July 1 -The most disastrous storm for several years in this district occurred last night The streams and rivers around here over flowed their bank& and much proper ty was destroyed by the floods A number of lives were lost. So far, only five bodies have been recovered, ail negroes A large number of houses in the lower part of the city are flooded The railroad bridges at both ends of the town have been destroyed. It is reported that the Little and Big Brazos rivers have met. It is impossible to get between the two rivers to ascertain the extent of the damage in the intervening country. The water is said to be from 16 to 20 feet deep I'D maoy places. In the Calvert coal raine camps the water is six feet deep. The damage to property is incalculable. It is still raining. Dalias, Tex , July 1 -Late tonight the Dallas News received the follow ing by telephone from Calvert, Tex : From all reports, every bridge within a radius of 10 miles from here has been swept away. The rescuing parties are stiil at work This even ing a family of four were taken from a tree at the coal mine camps, after having been in their place of safety for 12 hours. The convicts who were employed at tho mines were carried in boals to Milam county. Three negroes were added to the list of drowned today There are prob ably many mere drowned whose bodies wiii not be recovered until the water falls The raia has ceased, but the clouds are threatening THE DEATH LIST MAY REACH THIRTY. St Louis, July 1 -A special to the Republic from Dalias says : Mayor Meredith of Calvert, in tpeak ing over a long distance telephone tonight, said : 'I fear the dead list wili ultimately reach 30 or more. TMere can be no railroad travel over the International and Great Northern or the Houston and Texas Central for at least 15 days."' Fred Gilbough of Galveston, con nected with the Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe railroad, reached Dallas tonight He estimates the losses of all kinds in the State from three to five millions. Austin' Tex, July 2-Reports from the Brazos bottoms to day are that the waters are still very high but are slowly receeding, acd it is believed that the worst is over in that section of the State. The Internationa! and Great Northern railroad this morning started out a large wrecking force to work in the water between here and Hearne The Houston and Texas and Centra! do not expect to get their trains running for six days yet. Their track is four feet uuder water for much of the way. The estimated damage to the coun try tributary to the Brazos valley of $4.000,000 is none too high. It is now believed that the loss of Hie will not he anywhere near as lrge as are ported and will be principally among the negroes The rushing waters are rapidly accumulating hundreds of dead horses and cattle at the month of Brazos. There were very heavy rains again and the rivers in the section are blooming tonight but no fatalities have been reported. There was additional rainfall reported There no additional rainfall reported along the Brazos, however, and it is hoped the worst ia over, though it will take a week for the waters to recede. j Tried Friends Best I For thirtyyears Tutt s Pills hav I proven a blessing to the invalid. I Are truly the sick roan's friend. A Known Fac j For bilious headache, dyspepsia j sour stomach, malaria,constipa tion and all kindred diseases. TUTTS Liver PILLS AH ABSOLUTE CUBE, FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF SUMTER, STATF, CITY AND COUNTY DE POSITORY. SUMTER, S. C. Pdid ap Capita!.S 75.0CP (0 Surplus and Profits ---- 23,000 00 Additional Liability cf Stock holders in 6XCS33 of their stock. 75,000 00 Total protection tc depositors, S175 COO 00 Traosacts a General Banking Business. Special attention given to collections. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT Deposits of $1 aod upwards received In terest aljowed at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum, on amounts above $5 and not exceed ing $300, payable quarterly, on first days of January, April, Joly and October. P. M. WALLACE. L. S. CABS)N, President. Cashier. Everything in DRUGS, Soda Water, AND Cigars -AT 9 HUGHSON-LIGON 00. Successors to J. S. Hughson & Co. MONAGHAN BLOCH SUMTER, S. C. MAKE OUR STORE YOUR HEAD j QUARTERS WHEN YOU COME TO TOWN. _j THE BANK OF SUMTER, SUMTER, S. C. City and County Depositary; Cepita! steck paid in, . . $75,0CO 00 j Undivided surplus, . . . 16,00') 00 I Indiridunl liability of 3tockhoideis in excess of their stock, . 75,000 00 Transacts a general banking bn?ines3 ; also bas a Savings Bink Department Deposits of 51 and upward received Interest allowed at the rate of 4 ; er cent, per anouco, payable semi-annually. W F.'B. HAYNSWORTH, President. MARI N MOISE, W. F. RHAMB, Vice-President. Cashier Jan 13. Dyspepsia Cure. Digests what you eat. It artificially di gests the food an ^ aids Nature in strengthening and recon structing the exhausted digestive or gans." lt is the latest discovered digest ant and tonic. No other preparation can approach it in efliciency. It in stantly relieves and permanently cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Heartburn, j Flatulence, Sour Stomach, Nausea, SickHeadache, Gastralgia,Cramps,and j all other results of imperfect digestion. | . Prepared by E. C. DeWitt Co. Chicago For pals in Sumter by Hu^hson-Lizon Co. : _ J RELIEF CAME, jj VsLm^^^M edicta has certainly ^ ^^y^^^^f been ;i bles.-ing^to ^ ^ Iprafc fe^ k old daughter. She*"" ^ *^S^ M^ misted lour months i ' Two bottles of Ben j edicta have entirely restored her health. L * The monthly periods have returned f 1 and are now painless anti regular.? i - I i Do you suffer from Tainful, Irregular * ^ or Suppressed Menstruation? Benedicta gr * has cured many suffering women and|< * Ti-lll cure you In the privacy of your W fl home, without the necessity of physl-B jj clan's ex- }L laminations fk PiWM^n F 4 its marvel- flt fe Mfr pfi |^ ? jous actlou _ . mine or- W O ! ^rtMAlt 6 fes f^mwsoi I thons them so that the monthly periods & jj may he regular and painless. Headache, C ^Dizziness, Nervousness, that dragging? M sensation anil those terrible pains In K 3the back, hips and abdomen quickly2 4 disappear. gi Sold hy all Dnis is's or sont post-paid for B 3$l. A box of ** Monthly*' Regulating rills t-> Jj use iu connection, is with each bottle j LADIES BLUE BOOK sent Free to any ad- & fjj dress. A sample box of ..Monthly" Keir- *? w ulating Fills sent for 10c. in stamps. SL V. Address, Woman's Department, News" jj Spencer Medicine Co.. Chattanooga, Tenn. *S Mention this r. P V1^^^ *&?^ S% Sold br II yens in-Lagon Co. Glenn Springs, S. . Special Rates for June. A GREAT OPENING. The Glenn Sprir Hotel has opened with most gratifying results for the season of 799. The list of visitors for the opening is not ody 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 frr the season just begun is most flattering.-The Herald, Spartanburg. Glenn Springs is an ideal spot for health or pleasure seekers. \ Beirg one thousand feet above the sea and on the summit of one of the many foot bills of the Blue Ridge mountains, lue air is cool, light, and invigorating The grounds comprise one hundred acres and are weii-shaded bj magnificent native oak9. A first class iivery will be on the grounds for those wishing to visit the many points of interest tear the Hotel. Some of the other amusements are Billiards and Pool, a new Ten Pin Alley, Shooting Gallery. Tennis Court, and all other amusements asuaily fouBd 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, Glenn Springs, S. C. Jase li FOR Ladies' Shirt Waists. We wil 1 close out the balance of our Ladies' Shirt Waists at greatly reduced prices. We haven't a great many left, a::d not all sizes, those that we have left to go at the following prices : Waists formerly 50c to go at 38c :- Toe ;{ " 55c Soc 41 " 66c $1 ; " 79c Ladies' Ribbed Vests. 25 dozen, extra good value 5c, 6 for 25c 10 dozen. " 11 " 10c 3 for 25c 10 dozen, " " i: 17c for 50c 3 Specials in Hosiery. 20 doz Ladies7 black and tan Hose, plain and drop stitch 13c 2 for 25c-Special value at tus price. 20 doz Ladies' black and tan Hose, plain and drop stitch, our regular 25c value-save a few pennies by buying them at 22c. 50 doz Ladies7 and Children s fast black Hose, plain and ribbed 10c-3 for 25c 3 big Values in Ladies' Handkerchiefs. 50 doz white, embroidered and colored Handkerchiefs 5c, 6 for 25c 15 doz all linen hemstitched Handkerchiefs at 14c, 3 fer 40c -best value ever sold fur the money. 20 doz all linen hemstitched Handkerchiefs 18c, 3 for 50c 20 doz " " " 22c, 3 for 65c Weed a Trunk ? If so, see our new stock which has just arrived, also new line of Telescopes, Satchels and Fulldress cases. Prices to suit all. Have You Ever Tried Violet Ammonia ? .Just the thing for the bath, try a bottle, we have it in stock.