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(Tbc Alatetela & ^oiuljron. WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, ISOO. The Sumter Watctiman was rcuadea G i?50 and the True Southron in I8?6. 7Ne FTafctaac? <z?td Southrort now has the combined circulation and influence ef both of the old papers, and is mani festly the best advertising medium in Sumter. Xf we may judge by his utterances at the Bennettsville State campaign meet ing, Senator Tillman's obvious pur pose is to boost up the tottering dispen sary system, and aid in eleotiog a Governor and Legislature that will ?usure its oontinuanoe for tbe next two years to come. That is his one object for appearing in tbe political arena at this time. He has no eandidate, at least none for whom be would publiely electioneer. It's just any old thiog now to defeat prohibition. The Senator knows, too well that the people would resent any dictation from him as to tho men for whom they should vote. So it is measures and not candidates that be advooates. Hie pet seems to be 10 daoger, and he hastens to tbe resene of the darling thiog That puts him on record at least as opposed to the election of Col. Hoyt. His advice goes far enough to oaution tbe voters against casting their ballots for pro hibitionists?that is a neoessary in ference, and if that is all the Senator has to do at this juncture it were better that he abandon the stomp in South Carolina and take a rest until be is called by the National Democratic Committee to give bis labor and talent to the work of electing Mr. Bryan. Mr. Tillman is a man of large ability aod wide influence. It will not do for him to cramp up his powers to fit tbe narrow limits of the liquor question io Sooth Carolina. It makes him look too little, and will beget resentment which had best not be engendered. So far as his efforts are concerned, they are not likely to effect the purpose to whieh they-are directed. We believe Col. Hoyt is going to be elected. Evidently Mr. Till aso shares that belief or he would not be on the stump. Whether prohibition prohibits or don't prohibit, doesn't enter the question to any ex tent. Whether there will be any dif ference in liquor legislation will not be taken moch into consideration. Those questions will be solved as they come op, aod most be trusted to the nest legislature. Tbe majority of the voters vre satisfied that Col. Hoyt wili more rigidly enforce the laws, whatever they may be, than any other caodidate now offering for the office of Governor. That is reason enough for his election, without any further disoossion of bis merits ac compared with other candi dates. 3?HE BLACK BI ROAD. We are 'glad to see tbat the Busioess League is pushing forward io tbe endeavor to have the road across Black River opened at once. At t?n meeting in tbe Court Hou3e yesterday aftereooo. a number of the leading business meo were present aod several earnest aod pra-.-??cai talks werft made; but the atten d , ce was notas full as defrired, and tbi meeting was adjourned until 12 o'clock today, when was hoped by seoding cut a notice itb a list of business men to be served, arge attendance would be secured Tbe estimate made by Mr. J R. ayaswortb, who made tbe survey. tbat with convie* labor the ro*d aid be upeoed at a cost of ?1300 'it Cviuoty B^ard, however declined undertake the work, aod instead ; propriated $1,000 to be peid on ifce mp'etioo of the road. To this the ity Council added an appropriation of 00 Tbid ac;ioo left tbe road to be opened j f private enterprise, and the Business j gu? of tbe City of Sumter having I an experienced railroad contractor go over tbe ground and estimate , )on tbe work, the League bas under C?o to raise by private eubscriptiou | |e amount neoessary to supplement j ta: has already been appropriated by eottoty and city. |The estimate referred to is from a ; ty who has all the appliances to do work at once, and the price named I |about $3,500. Llthoogh this is considerably above Sgures given out, it is nearer what jood many thought the cost would be, ?9 on a basis of prompt work, satis- j ttily dose, by a regular contractor, oot by convicts under overfcers | by the day for an indefinite time. : rhat is wanted is to get tho road : j it* at once in time for the fall trade, j : T.:is wi:i '/?'72 an icacae?ia?e rcrur a > ?2 the iti-ss:meai, z:.? by develop ioi our tob?ceo atarke: this -sasDr: trai io sure tho establishment of one or mare factories here lor ?;czi season. It is estimated by conservative bu : siness men that if that road is opened $70,000 worth of tobacco and $30, 000 of cotton and other produce will come here in wagons that now go elsewhere. "We have sold many different cough rem edies, but noce has gi. eD better satisfaction than Cbanberlaio's." says Mr. Charles Holzhauer, druggist, Newark. N. J. "It is perfectly safe and can be relied upon in all cases of coagbs, cold3 or hoarseness." For sale by Dr. A. J. Cbina. -? ?- ? Weekly Crop Bulletin. Columbia, S. C , July 24. 1900. The week ending 8 a. m , July 23d, was nearly three degrees warmer than usual, and had a maxi mum of 102 degrees at Batesburg, and a minimum of 66 at Greenville. There were light, widely scattered showers during the entire week, heaviest in the central counties By far the greater portion of the State had no rain, and severe drought con ditions prevail in places The need of rain is general and nearly all crops failed, or are beginning to suffer for lack of moisture, especially old corn that is maturing. The dry weather was favorable for laying by, and ridding fields of grass and weeds, so that crops are being laid by in generally clean condition, although grassy fields are still com mon. Old corn failed materially, except on moist lands, where it shows slight improvement On sandy lands it is firing. Young corn continues to look well and retains its color, but is not growing, and will soon fail unless moisture is supplied. Bottom land corn has made little recovery since the June freshets. Cotton improved slowly, except on sandy lands where it is shedding leaves and squares and is turning yellow. Cotton is generally small and iste, although fields are now fruiticg normally, but the crop is do ing poorly owing to drought, blight and shedding Tobacco is ripening fast, and cur ing made rapid progress, being now 1 over half finished The bot weather ' iajured tobacco to some extent. Tbe prospects for a large forego crop is good, especially of fields peas which lock very promishing Minor < ;rops generally, as well as pastures ; md gardens, and failing rapidly, ] ind stand in urgent need of rain. The apple and melon crops continue < poor while peaches are rotting badly. ? irapee are ripening. A general ain would materially improve tbe t 3rop prospects. ? j CORRESPONDENTS' REPORTS. Barnwell?Blackville : Sultry and generally dry, but good weather for ;rops and farm work ; there were ? jcattericg showers, and drought pre , rails where no rain fell ; but few i jrops are up to an average condition; t ?ome cotton shoulder high with but 1 ( little fruit, some ankle high with bad t jtaude and still suffering from grues J ind rust ; corn very poor in places, Sred, 3ud rarely np to the average ; ? other crops equally spotted ?E S Hammond Berkeley?RidgeviMe : Weather fair and hot, and gave good opportu nity to put all crops into fine condi- I tion ; cotton small, yellow, and shed ding ; other crops doing very well ? 1 J D Smtth Chesterfield?Cheraw : Crops of all kinds deteriorated ?rom the effects of extreme heat and lack of rainfall, and on light lands are yellow and firing with little or no chance of recovery ; early corn and cotton have been laid by ; some wiil be laid by grassy ?J H Powe. Clarendon?Clarendon : Week fair and hot ; cotton being plowed for the last time ; all crops need rain ; stubble corn and peas look well ?J R Griffin Florence ?Lynch: No rain this week ; weather hot; old corn will not make a fuli crop, owing to lack of inoistun as it is maturing ; cotton has improved very much, the hot, dry weather just suited it, melons are of poor quality?E J Smith Kerehaw.?Tiller's Ferry : Cotton j on light "lauda failed this week; the hot dry weather caused it to turn yellow and wilt; on stiff soil it is do- j ing ~eil, and much of it has been j cleaned of grass and weede: corn suffering for rain.?J. W. Gardner. Lancaster?Tradersvilie : No rain j for nearly three t-vl-i:^, :;nd ai! crops j are beginning to suffer; the excessive j ra?nfaii o? June damaged c;:ps ! Ley und recovery ? W. McNeeiy Kichiand ? Ccngarcc* : Weather ab j normally ho1 and dry; most of the j corn and much cf the ccticn crops have beeu laid by ; crops that were well worked look fairly good, but the majority of fields do not look well, nor are they doing well.?T. F. Smith. Sumter ?llagood : Weather hot and dry; rain is ueeded, particularly for old corn, which is now at a criti cal stage; cotton is growing, but is about three weeks later than usual; late corn, sorghum, potatoes and peas are growing nicely, but need rain-? A K. Saundera. Marlboro ?Bennettsville : No rain in three weeks; cotton suffering; blooming to the top and seriously in jured on light lands, corn crop poor eat in years ; pea crop doing well; potatoes backward : peaches and melons good ; gardens aod apples poor ? S Evans. Marion ?Campbell Bridge : The hot. dry weather following the rains of June, has injured crops ; corn is firing; cotton shedding in all parts of the county, but conditions worst ? in upper portions; tobacco curing progressing satisfactorily, but crop is ripening faster than can be cured ?J. R Reaves. IS IT EIGHT For an Editor to Recommend Patent Medicines ? From Sylvan Valley News, Brevard, N. C. It may be a question whether the editor of a newspaper has tbe right to publicly recom mend any of the various proprietary medi cines which flood tbe market, yet as a pre ventive of suffering we feel it a duty to say a good word for Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoe* Remedy. We have known and used this medicine in our family for 20 years and have always found it reliable. In many cases a dose of this remedy would save hours of suffering while a physician is await ed. We do not belisve in depenciog implic itly on any medicine for a cure, bat we do believe tbat if a bottle of Cbarrberlaio'i Diarrhoe* Remedy were kept on band and administered at the inception of an attack much suffering might be avoided aod in very many cases tbe presence of a physician would not be required. At least this has been onr experience during the past 20 years. For sale by Dr. A. J. China. First Baie New Crop. New York, July 24 ?Tbe first bale 3t cottoo of tbe new crop of 1900 was sold at the cottoo exchange today to F?rnie Wilson & Co The prioe paid I6.x> cents a ponnd aod tho bale weigh ed 541 pounds Tbe proceeds of tbe sale, $89 26, tbc firm will give to some loo-sectariaD charitable institution ?0 his city Tbe cottoo was from a plantation in Texas ?mmm>- - ? ? Bitten by a Supposed Rabid Dcg. Oo laet Sunday morning a stracge dog of imall size catee to the boose of Mr. Thomas Jeteen in Privateer, and while his son Early, lad about 16 years old, was tryiog to drive it away t>y throwing sticks at it, tbe dog 'usbed st and bit hita on the left forearm, sinking in tbe teeth and making an ugly woond, Tbe boy caugbt the dog and held )n with his hands around tbe dog's mouth *nd bis legs around the body until the boy's ?rother cut tbe doc's throat with a.koife. Tbe boy was uken to a physician wba cau terizad end dressed the wound. As a fur :her precaution a special treatment for hydro Dbobia bas b??n seot for from Columbia. A Powder 31 i II "Explosion Remove* everything in sight : so do driatic tniaersl pilli, but both aie mighty dangerous. Don't dynamite the delicate machinery of youi body with calomel, croton oil or aloes piils, when Dr King's New Lifa Pills, which are gentle as a summer breeze, do the work psr fectly. Cures headaches, constipation. Only 25c at J F W Del.ormo's drug store. 2 Tribute of Respect. Tbe followiog Resolutions were adopted by Gamecock Lodge No 17, of P. at regular meetiog Mooday evening. Whereas, it has pleased an all wise God to summon from his earthly labors onr beloved Brother D. J Auld, therefore, be it Resolved : First. Tbat in tbe death of Brother Auld this Lodge has sustained tbe loss of a true Pythian, a Knigbt " i fear and with out reproach." Second. That t. Grand Lodge of this Domain has sustained the loss of a faithful oScer, one true to every interest of the Urder eemmitted to bis charge. Third. Tbat while we morn bis Inge, we bow in submission to tbe will of Hini who doeth all things well. Fourth. That a copy of these Resolutions be pri?ted in the city pnp>re, in tbe Palmetto Pythian, and be sent 'o the family of our dt-ce-:?(-d Brother. Por Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought [Magnolia Iran?s. Magnolia, July 19.? Ze3*erc*y e *? Lyncbbure cine, vO:.or :>?-d of :? e r DiiRint, Gr ... .S. Toco. .] n an : E t03b, v. ?r?i' ? H i i il?rd uT? :n ?-Iawkin Lilpb ;?ascn, William .:t? ? : ..? and Eroe?' ?mr3338V?!ie ai d It w?3 "picked'' to ine. h w>.? "picked'' from s namo?-r of difieren t ciub3. Tbe Timmc?svi?f b ?y- ?.uving 3 a& ?oe?i of the pluck and Ekill of o jt 0053, displayed good judgment 12 en taming tbe te?t available materiil for trjij ^ame B-jt, a!as. all to no purpose, those lightning, zig-zag balia delivered by tbe pi;ch2i, Lieut. Carrol DuRant, fitting so nicely in Catcher Edmund DuRaai'a hind?, were bewildering, >ind about all tbry coald testify to was that said pitcher mafle a motion with bi* arm. Col J. A. Rhame umpired the geme io bis usnal lair and impartial way. Tbe score stood 16 to 1 in favor of the visiting team. The home club conducted themselves and ac cepted defeat like gentlemen, and the boys were delighted with their reception, aad, especially,, their victory. Crops are still suffering for rain and exces sive heat. Several friends and relatives from this place are at Biebopville today attending tbe burial service of young Mr. Joe Wilson, son of our esteemed friend, Mr. Jos. E. Wilson. Many expressions of regret and sympathy for tbe accident of Mr. Joel E. Brunson, we hear from many lips. Dr. Darby has 5ve cases of typhoid fever below Lynchburg, and one esse of convales cent scarlet fever in the latter place All tbe eick are reported doing well Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mclntosb have gene to Mayesville to see Mrs H. L. Mclntosb wbo is seriously ill, and sinking rapidly. Occasional. 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. ASK YOUR FRIENDS! YOU FIND THAT THERE ARE MOR?3 Used by people wbo know a good piano than any otfcer make. Its because S?eff Puoos are better and cost less thao others. Moving, Tuning and Repairing ; Accom modating Terms. Catalogue and book of suggestions cheerfully given. CHAS. M. STIEFF. Warerooms, 9 North Liberty Street. Frtctory?Block of E. La?yette Ave , Aiken and Lanvale streets. BALTIMORE, MD. A full supply of regular numbers of Hawkes' celebrat ed glasses on hand, and persons in need of glasses and whose eyes have no complicated trou ble can be promptly fitted. Prices reasonable. H. G. OSTEEN & CO., Book Store. July 25 ? t it Solili Geo, S. Hacker & Son, -MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, Moulding & Building Material. office and Warerooms, King, opposite Can non Street, CHARLESTON, S. C, .^t^*Purchase our make, which we gu?rante superior any sold South, and thereby Pave money. Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty October 16?o THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA TSE HEAD OF THE STATE'S ED UCATIONAL SYSTEM. Three academic courses leading to Degrees. Pre Sessional cours?e ia Law, Medi cine and Pharmacy. Summer School for Teachers ; Scholarships and ? L ans to Needy. Tmtin C'??A ! Free Tuition to Can llIIlIvUl ?pUU.<j aid?tes fcrMinistry, I Minister's Sons a; V t Teachers M'_! students besides 161 :n Summer School. :*S teacher* ir.< the '.;cu!ty. For cat5io?.iiS ani i?fcrmatii? ad dress F P. VENABLE, President, 7 11 Cbapci Hill, N. G. ? $1 Men's White Duck Pants now 75c 75c Men's White Duck Pants now 50c 50c Men's Office Coats now 38c $1-50 Boy's White Duck Suits now $1 50c Boy's Wash Suits now 38c 50c Straw Hats now 33c 75c " " now 50c $1 M ei now 65c 25c M " now 18c $15 Summer Suits now $11 $10 Summer Suits now $7 $1 Negligee Shirts now 75c 65c Negligee Shirts now 45c We want to move all the above goods quickly. The prices we quote, the real solid merit of our merchandise and our repu tation for reliability should be sufficient to convince you that we present an op portunity ?ong-to-be-remembered. No goods charged at above prices. I Strictly cash. I ? Chandler, July 12- THE CLOTHIER. GLENN SPRINGS HOTEL, GLENN SPRINGS, S. C. QUEEN OF SO?THE?Fs?SmER RESORTS -STILL LEADS. There is but one Glenn Springs, and it has no equal on the continent for the Stomach, Liver, Kidneys, Bowels and Blood. Hotel Open from June 1 to October I. Cuisine an? Service Excellent. It is up-to-date and Everybody Goes There. For water apply to For board apply to Paul Simpson. Simpson & Simpson. WATER FOR SALE BY DR. A. J. CHINA. Jw?t Received. 2 carloads Lime 1 carload standard four-foot Laths. 1 carload Cement and Plaster Paris. -ALSO The usual stock of Horses, Mules, Carriages, Buggies, Wagons and Har ness. H. HARBY. Sumter, S. (.'., June 4,1900. Notice to Executors, Adminis trators, Guardians and Com mittees. OFFICE JUDGE OF PROBATE, Sumter, S. C , July 10, 1900 To Executors, Administrators, Guardians aod Committees : I reapect?ultv call your attention rc annex ed 9tatute. You will please give this matter earlv attention. Ver? resoectfullv, THUS*. V. WALSH, Jodge of Probate Sec. 2064 (1912). Executors, Administra tors, Guardians and Committee', shall an nually while any estate remains in their care orcustodv, Ht any time before the first day July of each year, render to the Judge of Probate of the County from whom they cb- ! tain Letters Testamentary or Letters of Ad- ! m in irt rotors or Letters of Guardianship, Ac, 1 h just and true account, upon oath, of t??e receipts and expenditures such c?!h;.' the ; preceding Calecd.tr year, which, when ex amined Hp:l approved, shall be deposited with ih Inventory f*:ni appraisement cr other! j, ;,....> belonging to Puch evinte, in the office j of said Judg? Probate there to :>:> kept r^r j the in/pcction of such :--rsor.s as may be ?u- : ter es ted i a the <. ^tat*--? ;u;]er forme: > ? .. 1- \ ties). j ; proved the 2d day oi March. ISO!. item, Freeman h:;J Rerald, purlisb o.eea week for 3 weeKs. Julv 10?3w. ; I SURVEYING. SURVEYING and Civil Engineering work pronaptlv nod accoretelv done Wi LORING LEE, Civil Engr. ; May 23-6 1870 1900 I Patrick Military Institute STANDS ON ITS MERITS. ! i For catalogue apply to I Ccl. JOHN B. PATRICK, ; Julv 18?1 m Anderson, S. C. i WITH & Fire Insurance Agency, ESTABLISHED 1866. Represent, r.mong other Companies : LIVERPOOL k LONDON GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE} HO , of New York. UNDERWRITERS' AGENCY, . Y. LANCASTER INSURANCE CO. Capital represented $75,000,000. Feb 2S,