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S|* lEaitjjinait w? Soatgnm. The Sumter Watchman was roundeu n 1850 aod the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is mani? festly the best advertising medium in Sumter. The City Council has oooe more spoken on the bog question, it says again in stern and decided accents (he hogs must go, teo days beiog granted for the ?xodos. We hope the exit of the hogs will be successfully consum? mated before another petition oan be laid before the ccuooil. Col. Jim Tillman wants to go to the Philippines as coca mander of an inde? pendent battalion composed of Indians. What about the indians? Do they want Col. Tillman to oommand them ? There are all sorts of cranks in this world, bat the two star freaks of the day are Phelan, the bard man from Kansas, and Paul E. Ayer, of Ander? son, S. C., who bave advertised themselves by issuing challenges to Esterhazy to fight a duel. Why should the stores be kept open until 12 o'clock Saturday night when the same volume of business can be done if they are closed at 10 o'clock ? Senator McLauriu tells the Washing? ton papers that a majority of people in Sooth Carolina favor explosion, bot be neglected to locate the expansionists so that they might be found and identified, and such directions are necessary, for no one besides Senator MoLaurio has sno ! oeedsd io finding expansionists in snob numbers. Senator McLaurin should have attended the much talked of Tillman pie nie uear this city to find out what people in this section think of expansion, manifest destiny and holding on to the Philippines. On that occasion Senator Tillman made certain comments on expansionists who were eohoing McKinley's manifest destiny can't that the junior senator could have taken to himself without a stretob of the imagination. We do not know whether lo credit or disbelieve the report coming from Kiogstree that Soiioitor John S. Wilson will be a candidate for Congress io tbe Sixth district at the next election. If fie should 03 a candidate the people of .the Sixth district should elect him at the first primary. A better mao for the place could not be found. Sumter should be weil represented in "Progressive Sooth Carolina" by a clearly and concisely written statement of the industries and resources and advantages Sumter ' possesses. This book wi? ce the staodsrd hand book of the State for the nest five years and will he consulted bj every mao who has any idea of coming South to live or wishes to invest moue} in Southern lands, factories or other business enter? prises Th? old 6oidters will ask the Legisla* ture to appropriate $10.000 for a monument at Chiokamauga If the Siafe can afford it the appropriation Should b? made, for there is nothing to mar2 the hoes OT tho gallant Carolinians who tock part io the hattie While the seaboard Air Line is giv? ing attention to the coast, its manage ment would do weil to lock toward the mountains An enormous manu? facturing business is being developed all along the foot hills of the Blue Ridge raDge-a business already giving hoodreds of thousands of dollars of freight every year and pro? mising indefinite growth The time is coming when Utile cotton will be shipped out ot the South Atlantic States by rail or sea and when the freight business o? the section will be the hauling of cotton mill machia ery and merchandise for the peo pie to the mills and the hauling of manufactured goods from the mills. The system that would pianl its roots firmly in the living, growing parts of the South needs to be in the manufacturing districts. Augusta and Colombia are botr important manufacturing points anc connections from them to the sea a Charleston and Savannah mean, o course, large business ; but there is ? long and busy belt of manufacturing district which the Seaboard skirt but does not reach.-Greenvill News. .- III ?? ^o.-n >?? Wives I Simmons' Squaw Vine Wine o Tablets bring happiness to sorrowing ha? banos and barrea homes. Climate and Crop Condition. ?. S. Department of Agricul? ture, South Carolina Section. COLUMBIA, S. C , Sept. 19, 1899. The week ending Monday, Septem? ber 18, 1899, averaged slightly cooler than usual, although the temperature departures were small. ? maximum temperature of 92 degrees occurred at St. Matthews and Yemassee, and a minimum of 55 at Greenville and Spencer. There were light to quite heavy showers on the 10th and 11th, over the western and northern portions of the State, after which the week was dry and oool, affording ideal weather for gathering crops, and for preparing lands and sowing rye, oats and wheat. The indications are that a larger acre? age than usual of wheat will be planted this fail. The heavy rains were of great benefit to growing crops, and only slightly damaging to open cotton and to bottom land corn. Cotton continues to open rapidly, and faster than it can be picked, although the {weather was extremely favorable. Faliy half of the orop bas been picked, and in many places unopened boils are' scarce. The yields are light except ia seciioLs, notably Hampton County, where there is the largest yield in years. Late cotton continues to grow, bloom and fruit, nevertheless there will be a top crop in spots only. ? slight improvement is reported in sea-island ootton, which is opening rather slowly. Lite oom continues to grow nicely, aod unless there comes an early frost, will be a fair good crop. Fodder pull? ing is about finished over the western counties, and it has been saved in excellent oondition. Early rice harvest is about finished, with a good yield of fine quality. Late rioe is ripening, and being cut and stacked. There is some improvement to be noted in upland rice. Peas, turnips, sugar cane and sweet potatoes have made great improvement and with few exceptions are now very promising. Fail track is about all planted, bat there is need of rain to germinate the seeds and to support the young plants. Hayiog is under way ; with general? ly good yields of both graes and pea vines. EXTRACTS FROM CORRESPONDENTS' RE PORTS. Charleston-Charleston : AD ideal week for harvesting ; the bulk of early rice has been harvested, and quality above the average ; late rice still on the fields ; sea island cotton picking has been heavy, the staple looks well, and is up to a good aver? age in fineness ; truck farmers busy planting last of fall snapbeans, having been delayed by a scarcity of green beans ; white potatoes stands poor, some few planted this week ; small garden seeds have come poorly ; tur? nips poor stand.-L Sahlmann Darlington-Society HUI : Weather favorable for picking cotton, which is weli advanced ; out come probably two thirds of an average crop ; rain on 9th very beneficial to late corn, sweet potatoes and sugar cane ; sor? ghum being harvested, yield fair - Maj J J Lucas Florence-Lynch : Heavy fall of rain on 11 th, since which time the weather has been very pleasant ; there is not more than haifa yield in any crop ; cotton is being harvested very rapidly, and there is no late "fruit ;'7 picking will soon be finish? ed -E J Smith. Orangeburg - Orangeburg : The weather has been favorable for gath? ering ail crops ; cotton picking pro greasing rapidly, and with good weather will soon be picked out ; colton crop very short ; peas, pota? toes, sugar cane and rice growing finely -Jno S. Rowe. Sumter-Statesburg : Kain on the ll th was very beneficial to ali grow iog crops, but retarded cotton pick ing; cotton opens very briskly and hai gotten considerably ahead of the pick ers, who are unable to keep up ; pro bably two thirds to three fourths o the crop now open : moro rain ii needed for turnips, pastures, peas potatoes, etc.-W W Anderson, A I) Williamsburg-Cox : ?Veek endei dry and cool ; cotton nearly al! opei and is not a half crop ; peas and po tatoes fine ; turnips crop will be failure ; rice crop sorry.-L N Jone DREYFUS HAS BEEN PARDONED Announcement Causes no Excitement in Paris. Paris, Sept 19.-The COUDO? of ministers decided today to pardon Drey fas in principie. The pardon will take effect in a few days. Dreyfas has relinquished his appeal for a reversal of the judgment of the oourtmartial. The announcement that Dreyfas was to be pardoned had already been dis? counted by predictions and there was absolutely no excitement displayed aoy where along the boulevards when the newsboys ran along at about 3 15 p. m. with the first editions containing the statement that the cabinet had decided to pardoo Dreyfas. The newspapers sold quickly, but there was no rush for them upon the part of the boule vardier8. Those who bought the papers sat down io froot of the cafes and read the announcement without comment. Every one expected it and the decision met with oo opposition. rgS CUBAN OIL cures Cuts, ' ' Burns, Bruises, Rheuma? tism and Sores. Price, 25 cts. Sold bj Hogbson-Ligon Co. TOM REED A "TRAITOR " The distinguished Thos. B. Reed, of Maine, had until we got into the Philippine fracas enjoyed the reputa tion of being a typical Republican and a man of unquestionable loyalty to the flag, but ?ve very much fear that if he doesn't padlock his mouth be wiil have to take his place among the "copperheads'7 and "traitors," with ex Senators Edmunds and Sherman, Senators Hoar and Foraker, and other leading Republicans, not to speak of hundreds of Republicans less conspicuous and the millions of other people of all parties who do not endorse this war of "criminal aggression " Tom has a habit of saying what he thinks, in robust English, without asking the permission of the other fellows or submitting his remarks to the censor's blue pencil. The latest from him is thus reported in a Port? land, Maine, dispatch of the 12th inst : "io a railroad train today Hon Thomas B Reed got into a discussion with two Portland men, and plainly expressed bis sentiments in regard to the war io the Philippines. One of his eeatmates, who is a radical expan? sionist, remarked that to withdraw oar troops from the Philippines now would humiliate our nation before thc world. Mr. Reed replied. " "You don't rbiok the Fi li pi?. Os would chase our soldiers 7,000 miles if they should start tor home, do you V "The Portland man replied that it was not fear of the Filipinos, but humiliation in the sight of other nations that was referred to, whereupon Mr. Reed said : *' 'i have always observed that with individuals the fear of hamiiiatioo is exactly in proportion as they deserve io, and I believe the same principle bolds good with a nation aod with a party Some peopie seem to be afraid that these Fiiipioos will put their tongues io their cheeks at us They have done that already. They have watched our failure as others have. I doo'c know how long it wiil be before the American peopie get tired of spend ing fifty millions a year in trying to conquer these F??D?OOS, but it doesn't seem to me that it wili bc very long. I eau conceive that freedom is jase as dear to them as it is to us, and that they will fight for it just as long.' " He puts the figure very low at ?50,000.000 a year, for this is less than half the Washington estimate, and we are spending at the rate of $15,000,000 a month now. Of course the American people will get tired of it. A majority of them are tiled of it already There is no better proof of that than the cold re.-ponse to the calls for troops -Wilmington Star. There is a growing list of special ailments and deformities caused by over indulgence in various athletic SDorte, and already the number ie almost sufficient for a special medi? cal treatise. On the list there are the bicycle hump, the bicycle heart, the tro?ley foot, the football nose, the oarsman's stoop, the ball pitcher's glass arm and similar manifestations ol American intemperance in sports, Now there is added to the list the "golf shoulder." It consists of i painful swelling in the dorsal rausch used in swinging the heavy golfciubf for long drives and is said to have been acquired by many of the g?lten at Newport, St. Andrews and othei fashionable links If neglected, it ii said to effect the spine and may uiti mutely produce paralysis Quite ai interesting chamber o? borr?n ai i erbt he m?de in the shape of ai anatomical museum consisting o piaster models of the physical in firmities resulting from two mucl and too vigorous sport -Spartanburf Herald. Prevention better than cure. Tutts 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. TUTTS Liver PILLS ABSOLUTELY CURE. REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE FIRST NATIONAL BASK, O? SUMTER, S. C., At Sumter, ia the State of South Carolina, at the close of busice83, Sept. 7tb, 1899. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts, $188,376 72 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 1,989 74 U. S. Bonds to secure circulation, 18,750 00 Premiums on U. S. Bonds 1,500 00 Stocks, securities, etc, 12,356 98 Banking house, furniture and fix? tures, 5,000 00 Other real estate and mortgages owned, 9,646 35 Due from National B*nks (not Reserve Agents) 7,293 34 Due from State Banks and Bankers, 13,694 54 Dne from approved reserve agents, ll 567 74 Checks and other cash iteis, 6,781 42 Notea of other National Banks, 1,000 00 Fractional paper currency, nick? els ?nd cents, 323 26 Lawful Money Reserve in Ba?k, viz: Specie, 12,867 00 Legal-tender notes, 1,200 00 14 C67 00 Redemption fund with U. S. Tr^as'r (5 per cent cf circula? tion,) 843 75 Total, $293.202 84 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid io, 75,000 CO Surclus fund, 15,000 00 Undivided profits, les9 expenses and tax?3 paid, 4,889 92 National bank noted outstanding 16,875 00 Due to other National Banks, 3,062 09 Due to State Banks and Bankers, 2,635 70 Dividends unpaid 20 00 Individual deposits subject to check, 128,756 09 Time certificates of deposit, 20,000 00 Note3 and bills rediscounted, 26,963 04 Total, $293,202 84 State of South Carolina, 1 County of Sumter, j I, R IL. EDMUNDS, Cashier of toe above Damed bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to tbe be3t of my knowledge and belief. R. L. EDMUNDS, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th dav of September, 1899. D. W. CUITINO, [LS J Notary Pu o lie for S. C. Correct-Attest : JNO. REID, ) A. J. CHINA, V Directors. NEILL O'DONNELL, J Sept. 20, 1899. Last Teacher's Examination. OFFICE OF CO. SUPERINTENDENT EDUCA? TION, SUMTER COUNTY, SUMTER, S. C ,Sept 20,1899. rriHERE WILL BE AN EXAMINATION J_ of Teachers for Certificates on the 13th ot October, (2d Friday), open to white and colored. White teachers who did not attend the Summer School and bav? not been excused by the State Board Ind betier attend, for if their certificates expire before another Sum? mer School they will not he renewed. J EDWIN RE vi BERT, Co. Supt. Education. Sept. 20-2t. Claremont Loiie 1.64, A. F. M. THE REGULAR MONTHLY COMMU? NICATION of Claremont Lodge, No. 64. A. F. M.. will be held on Thursday Evening, October 12. at 1\ p. m. Brethren will take due notice and govern themselves accordingly B. J. RHAME, W. M. Attest-H. C. MOSES Sec. . rifer Jk afcjgc rik -^fkjSSs^?kj?uSt: RELIEF CAME. MKS. E. C. COLYER ? of Salubrity, Ga., Aug. ,1* 8th, 1S98, writes: Ben- & edicta has certainly been a blessing to k my sixteen year 5 old daughter. She W was in wretched health and had |> missed fourmonths? ^ * Two bottles of Beni edicta have entirely restored her health, v The monthly periods have returned F and are now painless and regular. W T Do you suffer from Painful, Irregular^ or suppressed .Menstruation? Benedicta gt jj lias cured many suffering women and ? *v.-iiLcure you In the privacy of your? fi home, without the necessity physl-gi jj clan's ex- k ? ?ssr lp Milray jjous action S| . K ilnlnc or- f OBj ^?rtMAIX. Ot teT* F^ttfiUMTM j? ?2 thens them so that the monthly periods K ^ may bc regularand painless. Headache. C *g Dizziness, Nervousness, that dragging* A sensation anil those terrible pains in g 3thc back, hips and abdomen quickly L ^ disappear. k S<>M l?v ;'.!! Dragsters OT sent post-paid lura ~$1. A box ot" MonthlyRepainting Pittston -> use in connection, is with cacb boule ? LADIES BLUE BOOK sent free to any ad. ' ?. dress. A sample lx>x of "Monthly" Re.^- U M"u?atlnirPills sent for 10 c. In stamps. Vddrcss, Woman's Department. New S jj Spencer Medicine Co.. Chattanooga.Tenn.g *? Mention this paper. Y * b ? ? ? ? ?'??> ? --y Seid bv Hagbson-Li? on Co. 1699.=^T 1900. WHERE DO YOU BELONG? Are you wide awake enough to use 20th Century ideas or are you sat? isfied with snail pace methods? -- ~~~~ ~ --~ Our methods are, buy for Cash and sell for, Casu. Buy close and be satisfied with a small margin. Having bought early we are not affected as yet, by the little advance in some lines of merchandise. This season we have added 2,000 square feet to our floor $ space which will be used largely for showing our elegant line of Cloaks, Capes, House Wrappers and Tailor made Suits. As usual, our assortment of Suit Patterns and Trimmings is up to its high standard cf elegance, and it is not possible to see the new shadings elsewhere which are being shown-this season in Venetians, Ladies' Cloths,, Poplins, Scotch Cheviot Plaid Skirtings, Fancy Cr?pons in all of the novel importa? tions from foreign looms. Having permanently established the fact r that we handle only good shoes, we merely make the statement that this department has been greatly enlarged and the line of both Ladies' and Children's Shoes is more com- j plete than ever before. In this announcement we extend to you our semi-annual invitation to call in and make our establishment your head? quarters, whether to purchase or not. Come in and get a posting on prices. Very Truly Yours, Hinter jjry poods ^o, PROPRIETORS OF Sumter's Leading Dressmaking Establishment -AND Regulators of Prices for this Section of the State. Sepi 20 1st L.OAD Our Mr. Stansill will return this weet with our first importation of horses and mules? H. HARRY. Sumtor, S. C , Sept. 18, 1S99. MIL** MOVED U*P MM. t. Has moved his stock of Hardware, Stoves, Cut- * lery, Crockery, &c?, Into the large store next to First National Bank, lately occupied by the Ducker & Bultman Company, And is DOW better prepared with a larger stock than ever, to supply the publia with everything in his I?DC. Especial attention is directed to tne very large line of Stoves and Stove Fixtures, Both cocking and hcatiog, and also to our large Hoe of CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, WINDOW GLASS, PAINTS, OILS, Oar regular lines of Hardware, Tonis, Cutlery, Gur?s, Am monition, Harness, Saddlery, Houseiurnishiog Goode, &3., wili bc lound larger and more complete. Wc also carry Eogine and Mill Supplies. Remember, ail our stoves are #^ warranted. Call and see us. Very respectfully, L. B. DURANT. ??cp 6-1 -