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The Rise in Fertilizers. Capt Smith Gives Some Bea son for it. Capt J. Rice Smith, general man ager of t he Georgia Chemical Works, was at the Charleston Hotel yester? day. Mr Smith has been "under tbe weather" for several days, having been confined to his room in the hotel since Sunday. Yesterday a reporter for the News and Courier had a talk with Capt Smith and he is of the opinion that the predicted rise in fertilizers w i ii amount to between 25 and 30 per cent, and that the facts in the case warrant the ad vance. Capt Smith said : j "You hear people giving it to the trusts in great shape for the rise in fertilizers and no trust bas anything at ali to do with the advance. Fer tilizers would have to advance under ? the existing conditions if there never j had been a trust organized on this j earth Supposing the Virginia Car olina Company had not bought up nearly all the phosphate mills in this section of country, do you think that fertilizers would have remained at a low price ? No, sir. if every mill in the country was independent the rise in price would have come and it might have bees a little higher rise than now experienced. The low price of last year could not have lasted, because the miils would not have been able to run with such 8mail margins of profit as was allow? ed by that low figure I. know of % one instance io point where a certain mill in the Slate of Sooth Carolina handled last year 36,000 tons of) fertilizers and the books showed a profit of only $876 Of course, this mili couid not run on any such ? margin, and its owners were glad enongh to sell ont at a fair price to" people who wanted to boy. If any dispute arises you can call on me and I will give you the name of the mill in question and an extract from the report of the expert who investi gated the books and general affairs of the company. For two years the fertilizer mills have been selling of large stocks at about the actual co.-t of .production. "But there are other and impera? tive reasons why the price of fertili? zers must go ap The staff from which fertilizer is made bas advanced and consequently the manufactured product cannot remain at the same figure as last year In the first place phosphate rock has advanced from 90 to 100 per cent in price. Charleston folks have been jubilant for some time over the rise in this commodity and the fact has been pabiiehed in the Charleston papers "Pyrites has advanced 28 per cent, cotton seed meal is selling 25 per cent higher, ammoniated matter demands from 5 to 10 per cent more than formerly and the price of bags has increased from 10 to 12 per cent These embody all the elements of J fertilizers, and since they have ad? vanced it is easily eeen that the manufactured product must also ad vance. There is no help for this state of affairs and the forming of more trusts or the dissolution of 1 every trust on earth would, not change the very plain proposition that fertilizers most demand a higher price this year than last I think the advance in price wiil be from 25 to 30 per cent, but nothing definite on this point can be said as che components of fertilizers may go bibber or become lower From pres? ent indications, however, ? caonot see how the advance can be less than from 25 to 30 per cent ..The advance is not confiued to fertilizers, however. f?>r the products of ail industries are dearer now than ever Take ?teet rails, water pipe, cotton goods aud, in fact, every thing ; they have ali gone upward and ail thet can be said of fertilizers is that it is no exception to the gen? eral rule Increased activity io com roerce has created a demand which starts at the first man, the farmer and miner, and continues on up io the consumer #* It is said by some that the advanc? ed price willi cause a reduction io j the use of fertilizers, while others j argue that the increased price for all j crop> will enable the farmers to pay the advance in fertilizers without trouble The farmers are in good shape and will be abie to buy fertilizers is the opinion of a prom? inent business man, who spoke as follow? : "The ?uraier* ??f Georgia ana Sooth Carol;-ia are enjoying a degree of prosperity which is unprecedented :n recent years .This ucqu?h5cd state? ment i? wide on the o*.>?is of ?he'r fertilizer payments The promptness ? with which these obligations are met j may well be regarded as a barometer i by which the comparativa prosperity of j the planters may be judged, and it indie ites that we are cow rouodiog out one of the most remarkable and gratify iog years io the agricultural history of our people. I have made a thorough canvass of the banks and the fertilizer men. "There is not one discordant note in j the chores of prosperity. Even in those rare instances where obligations have not been taken up at maturity we find aa additional evidence of 9he healthy condition of affairs, for in those cases the cotton is held by the farmer or the country merchant for better prices sod they are in a position where they oao afford to do this, even to the extent of renewing their notes for awhile and paying a little more interest. They believe that, while they have reoeived good prices for their ootton, the situation warrants thean io expecting a still further advance. "There is, of oourse, a difference of opinion as to the amount of cotton that is being held, bot the fact remains that the sales he has already made enables j the farmer or the country merchant to hold his cotton where in previous years he would have had great difficulty in doing so. AsaTesuit of ao impartial ioquiry it may be stated, incidentally, that there seems to be but a email amount of cotton in the country .'But the present purpose is to show that the farmers hive taken up their guano notes. These notes are made to mature on the 1st and 15th of ooe of the fall months-September, Octo? ber or November-with three days grace in each instance.'''-News and Courier. Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery has been made, and that, too, by a lady in this country. "Disease fastened its clutcbas upon her and for seven j ears she withstood its severest tests, but her vital organs were undermined and death seem, ed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, and could no^r, sleep. She finally discovered a w ?y to looovery, by purchasing of j us a bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery for j 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 is Mrs. Luther Lutz. Thus write? Mrs. W. C. Hamnick & Co\ of Shelby, N. C Trial bottles free at J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store. Regular size 50c and $1. Every bottle guaranteed. 4 One Cotton Manufacturer of j Fall River Forces Increase of Wages. Fall River, Mass, Dec. 1 -The move of M. D Borden of New York, President of the Iron Works Cotton Mili company in this city, in volun tari ly giving bis help an advance of 10 per cent forced the hand of the Manufacturers' association, and at the conclusion of the conference ?this afternoon between the five secretaries of the labor union in the textile coan eil and toe special committee of ?he manufacturers, it was announced that the entire body of mill operatives in Fall River wouid be given an increase in wages of 10 per cent beginning Monday, Dec ll, one week later than the date on which the Iron Works operatives will receive the foll advance. The operatives, how? ever, are asked to agree to the adop tion of a sliding scale of wages, to govern the future wages list, prior to next July The manufacturers while not will? ing to admit that Matthew Borden'* stand upon the wage question had forced them to foliow, admitted that they were disappointed at his action. They claimed to have had authentic information a few weeks ago when the agitation for an increase was begun that Mr. Borden was opposed to the advance and would fight against granting it On the strength of this the manufacturera' committee said they sold $2,000.000 futures to next March at figures that did not con? sider any advance in wages. The members of the textile council have concluded to accept the new offer of the manufacturers and refer it to the mass meetings of the onions. This afternoon print cloths were advanced \ of a cent, and at that figure the manufactures say they can afford the full increase in wages Proposes to Curtail Southern Delegations. Wilwaukee, Wis , Nov. 27'-Henry C. Payne, the Wisconsin member, will present at the meeting of the National Republican committee in Washington, D?c. 12tc, a resolution recommending a change io the basis of representation io future Repubhcao national conven? tions. Tte resolution follows : Whereas the present basis of repre? sentation in national convention is unjust and unequal, and believing that this injestice should bj remedied, thero?oie Resolved. That the Republican national committee recommend to the nez: national convention that a new basis of representation be established I as follows : Eich State to be carnied to four delegates at Urge, and one 1 additional delegate for each 1,000 voles.' or maj jrity fraction thereof, cast at the j Us: preceding presidf-nriai electirso for Republican electors ; and four delegates from each organiz?d territory and ihe ; Districr of Colombia "If the plan to be proposed by Mr. i Pavne is recommended by the national committee aod adopted by the conven- j non, Alabama would have nine delegates, Arkansas ei?bt, Florida five, : Georgia ten, Louisiana six, Mississippi five and South Carolina five-a totai of I 49, instead of 129, as under thc present apooiofmeot. The other decreases would be : Colorado one, Idaho one. Montana one, Nebraska two. Nevada OD;-. N'>rth Carolina two, Teooeseee five, Texas nine, I tah noe. Virginia six and Wyoming ono. The tura; number o? delegates wouid be 894 as at present .rjriS CUBAN OIL . mrs < Hs, ^ 1 innis, Bruises. Uheuma tisrn and Sores. Price, 25 vis. Sold bj Hughsoc-Ligon Co. Cuban Uprising is Pure Fabrication. Feeling of Tension Exists but Island is Tranquil. Habana, Nov 28 -Although Jthere bas been a great dca! of exaggeration with reference to risings in different parts of the island, there is no doubt that, despite the tran quiiity of the country, some apprehension exists Je3t within the next few months some trouble should occur in the event that the United States congress docs net give ! definite assurances respecting the fu ture of Cuba. It ia asserted that many of the police especially mem? bers of the rural guard, have for several weeks been paying a fraction of their salaries to a fund intended for use in case of an outbreak against the United States Information to this effect has been brought to head quarters by persons who have usually proved reliable. It bas aiso been reported that "recruiting for future emergencies'' is in progress in various parts of the island The best opinion, official and non official, rejects the idea, however, that there will be any trouble before and beginning the next year. Gen Collazo, a veteran of the Cuban army, aud now editor of the Cubano, who fairly represents the views of the Cuban revolutionary leaders, said today : "Judging from personal letters I have received from I Pinar del Rio and recent interviews II have bad with prominent revolu? tionary leaders from that part of the country, I feel justified in saying that at present Cuba is perfectly tranquil, although, as the result of Gen Ludlow's recent statements and of the possibility of a civilian gov? ernor general, a feeling of tension exist3 Our people are waiting for a declaration by the United States congress. No oue would be so fool ish as to prejudice the whole case by starting a rebellion before we have beard what congress will do. Cu baos regard the present issues ae almost vital " Geu Callazo asks the Associated Press to deny, in his name, that there is any intention on the part of the Cubans to take to the woods. There is, however, a movement on foot in Habana to found a monthly sub? scription list to defray the expenses of four or five Cubans who would travel the United States and urge the granting of absolute independ? ence. At a largely atteded mass meeting yesterday at Rodas, province of Santa Ciara, the mayor was requested to inform the military government that the people of the district did not desire a civilian governor. CUBAN RELIEF cures Colic, ^'{wV Neuralgia and Toothache in five minutes. Sour Stomach and ? Summer Complaints. Price 25c. Sold by Hoghson Ligon Co. -ti i - Soldiers-in Cuba Will be Withdrawn. Gen Wood's Common Sence Recommendation Approv? ed Washington, Nov 29 -Gen Leou? ard Wood who reached Washington last night had a two hours1 con ference with the secretary of war to? day. After the conference Secretary Root announced that his recommend? ation to removal of troops from Cuba has been approved and that orders would be issued putting them into effect. Gen Wood said that in her opinion that all rumors of impending trouble in Cuba were groundless, that there j was no real prospect of a revolt and that whatever friction and discontent did exist among the Cubans was due to the recent talk of a civil governor for the island When asked about the report of his selection for this position, Gen. Wood said: "I do not know a thing about it. I have heard nothing of the pian for a civil governor except what I have zeen in the papers It has not been offered to me and I have j not been asked fer any suggestions ! on the subject '' Concerning his mission to Wash j ington he said that it was merely for ? consultation about the reduction of! the American force in the island, i "I have recommended a reduction of about 20 per cent, of the force in ray j department/' said Gen Wood, "that; is two say, the recall of the Fifteenth j infantry and the removal of a squad rou from each of the cavalry is feasible. When I say that Santiago is perfect? ly quiet, it is a pretty fair indication of the condition throughout the isl? and Every revolution that has started there has started in Santiago province and in the last war TO per ont coi" the troops wno drawn from that province " !t is stated that the president has decided on the reward to bc allotted to Gen Wood when his term o? service in Cuba is over. It is said on good authority that Gen Wood is slated to succeed Gen George M. Sternberg, as surgeon general of the army when the latter is retired by law in Juue of the coming year. EXPERT HAHDS Guided by artistic eyes have produced exquisitely beautiful Trimmed Hats for our Millinery Display. Good judgment and care in the purchasing of material en? ables us to offer Hats of excep? tionally good value at mode? rate figures. MISS Mc DONAL D, MEDICAL WORK FOR MEN. FREE SEND NO MONEY. My new reviled scientific work ti eat in? on ev??ry weakness and disease pe? en Uar to men ie just from the press. Every mun. no matter what his occupation or position in life, will find this work unlike anything ever published. It is of vital interest to the married or unmarried; to the healthy and strone or to the weak and broken-down. While the edition lasts I will send a copy securoly sealed in a plain wrapper, post age prepoid, to every man who writes for it. This edition is limited and those desiring H copy must write promptly. Address B. M. Ross, M. D.. Pub? lishing Department O. 175 Clark St., >' E. Cor. Monroe. Chicago, Illinois. Estate of Mrs. Elizabeth Thomp? son. Deceased? 1WILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter Couoty, on December 29tb, 1899. j tor a Firial Discharge, as Administrator '"de bonis non, C. T. A," of the Estate of said deceased. R J. BROWNFIELD, Admir de bonis DOO C. T. A. NOT 28th, ?S99-4t. Estate of Aaron D. Kicker, Dec'd. WE WILL APPLY to theJudgeof Pro? bate of Sumter C-^ontr, on December 58to, 1899, fora Final Discharge as Esecn tors of ibe last \vli! and Testament of said deceased. E P RICKER, G L. RICKER. L B, DURANT, Nov 28, 1899. Executors. SEND US ONE DOLLAR ?^?II? n.-w 1899 pattern hkh-grade KKSEKVOlR COIL AMD WOOD roOK STOVE, by freight C.O.D., subject to examination. wJ^ei.wo^ iffwri.TK FOR orn BIG FREE ?.eas withor^^JI STOVE CATALOGUE. md freight chr.r?f* This stove i.- size So. 3. oven i 3 :Sj?xl8xi!. toi? L?*-'? made i'roia be-t pi^iron, extra largo ii*.:es, heavy corers, heavy linings and grates, large oven shelf, ?o'tvy tin-lined oven <?.>cr. har.dsonje ..?ickel-rlated ornamentation.- .T.r;<i triitKninjrs. er^rc isrpe deep. }:^i;ijineS'.mui?>h porcelain ?nrd it~erv>??\ ham'. :-<>mo lar Je ornamented hast. K.-?t enal bur.^r sade, ar.d wc. furnish FRES an extrj wood ?rrate, nabing >t a per feet woud burn.r. VVK I?l"K A BLYOtAG GVMKASTEK with < very stove asid guarantee safe deliverj toyourrail road station. Vocr i->? al ?ii-aii-r would t?ianre y?Vu 325.08 for sueh a si/.ve. the freight is '.!.'> about *o: each .SK' miles., we o?* J?? SI least iio.y?. Adores?. PEARS, ROHS?CK??CC.??:-i:..?C!!iCA?a,lH ^ fi?ar?. Roebuck & Co ire t'.-'iroasi \y rehalle. - Editor. . A FINE PIANO, At a High Price Is Easily Found, But Fine Pianos Like the At our prices, are ooiy found in our ware rooms. Tbey present a happy combination of excellence, impossible to surpass elsewhere. Catalogue and Book of Suggestions for the asking. TERMS ACCOMMODATING. SECOND-HAND PIANOS. TUNING, REPAIRING. CHAS. M. STIEFFj Warerooms, 9 North liberty Street. Factory-Block of E. Lafayette Ave , Aiken aod Lanvale streets. Pictures The most popular pictures this season arc the artistic- aod beautiful Platina printsand Arto types. Tbe Platina prints have .all the fideity *o detail of a photograph as well as the finish and artistic value of a steel plate engraviog. The Artotypes are high class artist's priots-copies of famous paintings. Wc have a very fine line of pioturee ic handsome frames tbat we Are selling at lesa prices for this class of-work that we have ever known in Sumter. Our pic? tures make suitable wedding presen?8, for DCtbiog is more acceptable than one or more fine pictures. Wo have recently added this j iioe of pictures :o our stock and j we ioviie an irj?DCctioo of our j picture?. MaDj sizes, various ! styles of framcfi, and prices to gait. H. G-. Osteen & Co. MR. EDITOR : . v You may have had us in mind when referring in a recent issue of your paper to the peculiarity of merchants in regard to advertising, in which you quoted them as saying that "im good times it was not necessary to advertise, and in hard times it did not pay.'* While we have always found that advertising paid us, we must confess that for the past sixty days any in? crease of business that we might secure by that means, could not have been satisfactorily waited on, as our clerical force has been taxed to its utmost capacity. Now that the rush of cotton is over and we have an opportunity to say a few words to our friends in the country, we desire to acknowledge, through the columns of the Watch? man and Southron, our grateful thanks to them for the liberal patronage bestowed upon us, for which we can offer nothing in return except our promise that their interests will be as care? fully guarded by us in the future as they have been in the past. It is particularly gratifying to us to acknowledge a very liberal trade during the months of September and October front our farming friends, to whom it was our pleasure to extend a credit during the summer. It proves to us that they appreciate our endeavor to be just and reasonable with them, when they need assistance, as we have always tried to be-our motto being LIVE AND LET LIVE Although we tried to anticipate this season s wants by' buying a heavier stock than ever before, our trade has so far exceeded our expectations, that we have been obliged to re? plenish frequently and freely every department of our store. In Dry Goods We bought a very heavy stock of staples, a fair percentage of which we still have on hand and are selling at old prices, Those Tar Heel Blankets Which you have been waiting for so long have come at last. It was not our fault that they were not here sooner as our contracts were made in May for September delivery, but the mill has been so crowded with orders it was impossible to deliver them sooner. These goods are made in A Southern Mill. From Southern Wool, By Southern Men and there are none better. They are improving on the finish every year. We are selling at the same price as last year; but if we have to duplicate we will be obliged to charge an advance. We only have about FIFTY PAIRS, so don't put off buying, or you may get left. SHOES. i Why the advance in cotton should have affected the price of shoes, but strange to say they too have gone up. We don7t know whether it was judgment or luck, but our purchases for Fall were nearly double our usual contracts. We are buying now for Spring and paying 10 to lo per cent more for the same class of goods, but those o a hand will go at the old prices while they last. In our write-up about Shoes last Fall we had something spe? cial to say about The H. 0. Godman Line for Women and Children. Our increased sales for these goods prove that we told the truth. Bear in mind we are still the SOLE AGENTS FOR THEM AND GUARANTEE EVERY PAIR THE L. M. REYNOLDS LINE OF MEN'S SHOES, sold exclusively by us, are. trade-winners. The prices range from $1.75 to ?3.50. and every pair warranted. If you want the best So.OO shoe buy a Reynolds. CLOTHING. This has certainly been our banner season in the clothing business, and if there are any of the men or boys in the county who have not bought a suit, it has not been our fault : but fear? ing there still may be a few unprovided, we are keeping up our stock by telegraphing orders for shipment by express. If you need an overcoat see us before buying, as we have some great values. In our Hat and Furnishing G-oods De? partment will be found some values that compare favora? bly with the balance of our stock. This announcement would not be complete without a word about our GROCERY STOCK. This department is up to the usual standard, and that is saying about ail that is necessary for it. Our MILLBURNE FLOUR, of which we believe there is more sold in this county than other brand, is pronounced by those who use it unsur? passed. O'Donnell & Co.