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_? .-^ - I WSDNESDAYo NOV. 21, 1000. The Stonier Watchman wa? to un deo. ? D 1850 and ?he Trw Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Sovikron now has the combined circulation and influence ?r-of hoth of tbe old papers, and is mani? festly the best advertising medium ic Sam ter. NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS. It is not necessary for as to eend a statement to each individual aub scriber was ?o' indebted to ns for snbecriptiea, aa the (abel shows the time to which ea oh ene has paid. Examine the fabe! on your paper and if yon ar?is arreara please call and settle at- year earliest ?convenience If it is not convenient te call in per son send the jieeey by bank draft, registered tetter or post office or ex press money order. The arndani; doe bj each one is email, bot dbe aggregate amount due us ie large; and this is the reason . that w?- eipsei our snbscrfbers to make eettleawjaia. We have carried V some of th??e subscription accounts s?-wer from yea-r to-year as SB accom modatioa ta rtnr aubecnbers, but we cannot do sa* tonger as there Is now no excuse fbi-t?oa payment with col? ton Bellingser tea cents and over. The artista by Mr Joel E.Branson OB the sanitary question that ls inter* eating our si?tfaa just now, is sound S3Dse asst disooase* tbe matter io s practical "waf^v A bill feat been introduced ia tbe j Georgia Letfisrnture to prohibit the giving sw^r of trading stamps by any bnstawte boose. The aa thor of I tbe bill argues that the stamps benefit neither th? purchaser nor the mer chant, bat ?* simply a smooth scheme to fill the pockets of the gamblers who print tfie Stamps. ? few of the fruit ?rowers of this State, who realise the danger that threatens ti e orchards from the impor? tation of Sao '#b?e seals infested nurse? ry etpok, demand the passage of a law at the approaching session of the gen? eral-aseemaly that witt afford a casas ara of protection agaiost the pest by pro? state og tbe ebipmeo t ioto the State of .nursery stook, except from nurseries ?koowa cs fe* Cree from the seale. This - seale firs; ca*? ioto cotice io the - orchards *f O?liforoia and bas spread * to all parts bf tbs country Wherever it has gained a foothold orchards have been destroyed Many remedies have beec *<ei'*? witfc Ytryiqg degrees of *su???M? ?t? eip?rience has protea /tbat *ae coly ance meaos of ridding an ! orehard or careery of so?!? is to bara 1 every tree tofeeied. etea lo tbs last twig The law e*ked for should be , passed, but it will then, even as oow, j depeod in a large meas tire opon the 1 purchasers of fruit trees to proteot j themselves against th) pest by parchas ^ ioz tres9 from reputable nurserymen ( only Interviews with Bryan will not fill so mach space in the newspapers in future as in the psst He bas adopt? ed a rule to give out uo more .free interviews, and when an expression of ooinion is wanted from him he will charge for the article he writes. Thal; is business as well as common sec?e If bis opinions have valu?, he should receive the pay for them that has been going to the interviawers in the past. Dr Holman's reply to the ques tiens as to the contamination of wa ter, resultiogfrom dry wells, furnishes the information sought, and we are glad that he so promptly gives to the pablic the benefit of his study and research. We know, however, that there is much conflict of opinion and that authorities differ cn this ques? tion, and we will welcome and gladly publish articles irom other physicians, for there ia more interest in this question and a greater desire for reliable information concerning the dangers incident to contaminated water than we have ever observed in this community. What the people desire ts information, so that they may act intelligently and advisedly, and not selfishly or precipitately. Vv herever there exists a suspicion that water is contaminated all author? ities recommend that it be boiled before ase, and it will be acting with reasonable caation for those who use water from wella or pomps to boil it. Those who use city water will not need to take tb? precaution. HON OB BOLLS IN THE SCHOOLS. Report of Supt. 8. H. Edmunds to Board of Education. I respectfully recommend a tempo rary suspension of tba rolls of j honor. This matter is one that has caused much thought ; for there is much to be said on each side. We have had the system ever since the schools were established and I have therefore had sn opportunity of | taking careful notice of its operation. I shall briefly set forth my reasoos for making this recommendation The honor roll system does not accomplish what it is io tended to do Its pur ! pose is to incite the pupils to a higher effort to cause them to be more faith? ful in doing their duty. The truth is, however, that it acts as an incen? tive to few, a discouragement to many lu determining whether a pupil's name is to have a place oa the roll of honor we have to be gov? erned by results, sod this frequently works a hardship to those whose effort though faithful does not accom? plish enough to entitle them to a place upon the roll of honor. Those pupils-whose names occur upon the roll of honor from qusrter to quarter and from year to year would be very likely to work just as hard were there no roll of honor, and if they do not it will reveal the fact that their zeal has been inspired not by a true seoee of duty bot by an unnatural and un? wholesome desire for 8 reward While we emphasize- as much ss we. can the mental training of our pupils, still we reaiize, I think, that character-building should be our chief aim. To this end we attempt to eliminate those things that prevent the development of those character? istics that are the marks of a beau ti fal character. This is car end; (oj say that we had attained it would be -putting our ideal very low. Io our effort, however to reach this we wish the pupils to rid themselves of those petty jealousies tbst belittle and mar one's character Io the honor roll | system I am afraid that this jealousy may be often found among the pupils, this envy of which the pupils then:? selves may not be conscious, but which nevertheless leaves a blight upon the character. Another menace to character development is the self-1 < complacency that the regular attain -11 ment of the honor roll is likely to engender No special example in OUT school suggests itself to my mind ; bot such is the effect to be feared illustrated by that college graduate of Dne of the higher institutions of learn* ; lng in England who when asked upon t lis graduation what he intended to c lo replied that as be had received t he highest honors of his institution ? hat he felt that little else was left f ;o be done. Our effort is to impress ?poo our pupils when tbey complete be course of our school that they t lave really only jost begun their f ?c?ucatioo. Any system, therefore, r hat would lessen this impression ? vould put an obstacle in the way of ? >ur endeavor to prepare oor pupils - br real life Io the system of the honor roll a mpil is likely to think so mach of the " looor roll itself as to lose sight of the ? >biigationa that rest np n him to do his i Qty for duty's sake. Of coarse ve do sot expect the little pupils to have a proper ooocepMoo of doty'; bat in this respect as in all others the child's life ts >f development and if we begin right the probabilities are that by a gradual process of ev ol ut toe these abstract ques? tions of duty and right will be mure chao likely to sett ic themselves properly It would seem from this that I do not favor rewards Saob, however, is not the oase ; for they cac be made helpful and inspiring ; but they muse be naiaral and be given upon the basis cf an cqaal chance. One who works faithfully and accomplishes little is entitled to a greater reward than one who does mach with littie effort, aod yet the system must have a standard and the ooly standard that is practicable is oce of results. I favor ao equitable distribution ot rewards ; one that ia an inspiration to many, a discoaragement to none. In order to attain this just distrioution one's attention is to be directed to the individual Oae gentle mao bas promised ?1 to his soo every time ?ie reaches the roll of honor. This dollar could be given apoa the pr?senta tioo of an excelled report from bis teacher. Thus the boy would be en? couraged and bis good fortune could pro dace no heartache in another little fellow equally faithful, but not so apt. In this way a teacher knowing the abilities of (be different pupils may advise rewards at home for effort rather for attainment. It will also bring the parent oearer the school, and bis judg? ment will be exercised in determining whether his obi ld ought to be rewarded by bim in any way or not. Another consideration is one of health So nervous aod wrought op do children become-especially the girls-over the question whether they may or may not attain the roil of hooor ?bat their bealio appears to suffer therefrom While I realize that this is a big question aod one concerong which muon can be sai i oo each stdo, I am yet coostraioed by a sense of v-uty to reqaeet that the system be suspended for at least ooo year uotil wo can give the other side a fair teat Respectfully submittod, S. H Edmonds, Supt. p. S.-Without having bad an oppor tanny for previous oonfereDce the teaeaer* were asked to express their opinion OD this subject. I append their responses. 8 H. E Disadvantages outweigh the advan? tages, eapeouliy in the lower grades In first grad? where there are.no ezam inatioos it is a very bard matter to deeide impartially Children who do good work, and the best they can, are often discouraged if they fail to get on A E Dick Advantanges-1. Stimulates study. 2. Rewards merit Disadvantages-1. May work hard? ship to doll pupils. 2. Causes pupils to work for marks. I believe that a roll of honor is not necessary in a thoroughly well conduct? ed sohool. Elizabeth McLean. I think tba honor roll system a good one, in that, it awakeos interest, pro? motes ambition and keeps alive a healthy rivulry. One disadvantage is* however, that it is discouragiog to some pupils who oao never reaeh the required average no matter baw hard they try. Agnes MoCallom. Advantages-They act as incentives They induce children to study and work harder. Disadvantages-They stimulate ef? fort, but do not build up character. Pupils do not work from highest mo? tive, therefore the sense of right and dnty is not quickened. They should be trained to do right for right's sake. Mamie Dinkies. I do not think it perfectly jost b? oause it ie really beyond thc power of most of the pupils to obtain the required degree of excellence. It is frequently not a reward for faithful, earnest effort, bul merely for oatnral brightness. J M. Mikel!. While children sboald not be taogbt to work for marks, usually some incen? tive belps tbeo, sod so honor roll en courages romy ko greater efforts, espe eially papila who are bright bot inclin? ed to be lazy. It teems to make the ohildreo take greater interest io their work. At the same time it disooorages a doll ohild who after repeated efforts fails to attain it. K. Moses. Aa a matter of expediency, I approve of it, aa a question of principle, I am not olear. M. H. Girardeau ^The roll of honor should be abolish ad. It serves as an inspiration to only % very fsw. The anxious parents make life a barden to both the teachers and pupils because of it. Aonie Graham That it bas material advantages is, I believe, a face. . From a moral stand >oinr, however, it is, I believe, more ban equally disadvantageous, for obii Ireo eaonot too early be induced into he habit of doiog duty for duty's own tweet sake, eveo tho' it bring disaster br tba. time being rather than reward. D L Rambo. The matter was referred to Snperio eoden; Edmonds to be noted opon koeordieg to his jadgmeot. He read bit coom emendations to the corps of teach irs and they voted unanimously in avor of a temporary suspension of tba ionor roll. Acting upon these several references md suggestions Snpt Edmunds has leoided to try the suspension of the ionor roll for one year. CO.NSPICUOUS BEiUTY Without the ieast touch of vulgarity, ie a feature of every mode! in our display of Trimmed Hats Many novelties are shown in mate ria!, ornament, shape and mode of trimming We offer a line of Hats which are bo'th beautiful in conception and de ve'iopment and rich in material. They cannot be duplicated at the money. Miss McDonald. Sew M Life Insurance Company. OLDEST and largest International Life Io*urance Company io the world. Op? erating ooder the control of 82 Rovernmeots. No shareholders. Assets over $236,000.000 All profits paid to policy holders. Life Ordi? nary. Accumulation Policies. Ten, Fif? teen, Tweotr Payment Accumulation Poli? cies. Ten, Fifieeo, Twenty-year Eodowmeot Accumulation Poicie6 Policies non-forfeita Dle, incontestable. H. FRANK WILSON, Agent, Sept 12-3m Sumter, S. C. CHARLES G. LESLIE, Wholesale and Retail Commission Dealer in FISH Oysters, Game and Poultry. S'ails No. 1 and 2 Fish Market. Office, No*. 18 and 20 Market Street. CHARLESTON, S. C. ! Cios'eomeota ofCcuniry Produce, Poultry, E*g8 Ac , are reepectfolly solicited. Prompt returns made. j Pian packet in barrels and boxes for the country trade a specalty. j Dec 6 x !_sas&*_ _! Save Your Money. One box of Tutt's Pills wiil save nany dollars in doctors' bills rhcy wifl surely cure all diseases i>f the stomach, liver or bowels. No Reckless Assertion Tor sick headache, dyspepsia, malaria, constipation and bilio? usness, a million people endorse PUTT'S LIVER PILLS PARKER RYE NONE b ...... NONE PURER, fif BETTER. ASK FOR IT AT ALL DISPENSARIES. Estate of Mrs. Julia V? Rey mids. ALL PERSONS barios claims against tbs aforesaid Estate wi?l pr?sent sams, duly ftt'etted, sod ail persona indebted to said Estate ?ill make parment to MARK REYNOLDS, Nor 7-3t Exor. TAX HITOR! FOR 190L OFFICE OF COUJiTT AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY, SCMTBS, 8. C., Nov 21, 1906. Notice ts hereby g.Ten that I will attend, in person or by deputy, at tbs following places on the days indicated reypectirely, for tbe purpose of reeeiring return? of personal property and poll Uses for the fiscal year commencing Jan? uary 1st, 1901. At office, Sumter, S. C.. at all other times np to Feb. 20tb, J901, inelnsire. Tindal!". Store, Wednesday, Jan oary 2 Privateer (Jenkins1 Store), Thurs? day, January.? Manchester (Geo T. Gedding's), Friday, January 4 Wedgefield, Saturday, January 5 Stateburg, Monday, January 7 Hagood, Tne8day, Jaouary ? Kember*, Wednesday, January ? Smithville, Thursday,/January 10 Gaillard s X Roads, Friday, Janu? ary ll Gordon's Mill, Saturday, January 12 Mayesviile, Monday, January 14 Scottville, Tuesday, January, 15 SbHoh, Wednesday, January 16. Ncwwood's X Roads, Thursday, Janoaey 17. Lyj'?bborg Friday, Jan-nary 18. Magnolia, Saturday, Jar>oary 19 Reid's Mil), Monday, January 21. BisbopT?lle, Tuesday and Wednes? day, January 22 and 23 Ai ano vi He, Thoraday, January 24. Bossar?s. Friday, January 25. The law requires that a'l person* owning property or ia anywi?e haring charge of sneb property, either as agent, bttiband, guardian, trustee, exerator, administrator, ec;., return the same under oarh to the Auditor, who re? quests all persons to be prompt in making their return? and save tbe 50 per cent, penalty which will be added to the property valuation of ail persons who fail to make returnj within tbe time prescribed by law. Taxpayers return what they own oa the first day of January 1901. Assessors a?d taxpayers will enter the first given name of the taxpayer in full, ?Iso make a separate return for each township where tue property is located and also in each and evrry eas? the Number of the school district must be giren. Every male citizen between tbe age cf twen? ty one and sixty years on the fir.?t day of Jan? uary. 1901, except those incapable of earning a support from being maimed or from other causes, are deemed taxable polls, and. except j Confed?rate soldiers 50 years of age, on Janu- ' ?ry 1st. 1901. All returns mast be made on or before the 20th day of Februar}', next. I cannot take returns after that date and all retins made after tbe 20th day of February are subject to a penalty of 53-per cent J. DIG GS WILDER, Auditor Sumter County. Nov 21. FIRST NATIONAL BAM SUMTER, OF STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DE POSITORY, SUMTER* 8. C. Pnid op Capital.$ 75,000 CO Surplus and Profits - - - - 25,000 00 Additional Liability of Stock? holders in excess of their stock. 75,000 00 Total protection to depositors, 5175.000 00 ? Transacts a General Banking Business. ?Special attention giren to collections. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Deposits of $1 and upwards received. In terest allowed 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, July and October. R M. WALLACE, L. S. CABSON, President. Cashier. Life and Fire Insurance. I Call on me, at my residence, Liberty j j Street, for both Life and Fire Insu-1 ! rance. Ooiy reliable Companies rep-1 resented. Phone No 130. Aiidrena Closes. Oct 25-0. J. RETTENBERG & SONS. The old reliables where you know you get your full money's worth. We are not given to much talk, but prices are our mainstay* The following excellent items were selected to convince you of our ability to save you money on all purchases : 10 pieces, all shades, 54-inch Broadcloths, bought at a big bargain. The regular $1 25 quality, for this week 93c 10 pieces, all-wool Camel's Hair effect and faney Dress Goods, well worth 60c the yard, this week the price is 47c 25 pieces, all new patterns, Flannelette the 12s and 15c qualities, for this week the price is IOC 10 pieces extra heavy quality Flanneloes, sold all season at 20c, for this week the price is 12 l-2c 500 yards new Dress Ginghams, the best patterns we haye ever had, the regular 10c quality, price for this week 7c About 50 pairs Undressed Kid Gloves, black and tan-our guaranteed $1 Glove, for this week 89c About 35 pieces all silk Taffeta Bibbon, plain and dotted effects-special for this week 15c Another lot of our OWQ celebrated Corset, the best in the city for the price 49c Large line of Children's School Caps, large assortment to select from this week 20c All our Furs, Collarettes, Boas, etc.,. at greatly seduced prices for this week. In our Clothing Department we are Offering some extraordinary good values. We quote you below a few pickings from the many bargains we are offering in thia departmeat : 40 doz. 4-ply linen Collars, all styles and sizes at 5c 25 doz 4-ply linen Cuffs, all sty 1*8 and sizes at 10c per pair 25 doz Men's Jersey fleece-lined Gloves, manufacturerksam ples, worth from 35c to 50c, as long as they last you can- have them for 25c Ver Pa*r? Our line of Gloves is the most complete ever shown in- the city. We have every kind of Glove for anybody. Don-t fail to see our Wool Gauntlet at 60c. if you want a cold defier In Sox we offer you 30 doz assorted solid colors (red, black, blue and tan) with silk embroidered stitching at IOC pr pair We have left only about 25 doz of that 25c Men's Gap, which we are selling for 10c. Better buy one before they are all gone. We offer you 10 doz Men's black Alpine Hats with bomsd edges and wide band for 50c. They would be cheap at 75e We offer you another lot of those Boy's Knockabout Suite at 87c-size 6 to 15. They are dandies. Ask to be shown our line of Boy's Suits at $1.98, if yon want some alegan* values. We have Boy's Suits at all prices from 87c to $6 50, and guarantee them to be the best to be had? at the prices we wifi quote you. J. Rettenberg & Sons? THE OSBORNE RIVAL DISC Ha?? Never Been Equalled as a Pulverizer. I sell these Harrows on so little margin that my greatest comfort is in the satisfaction they give rather than the profit I make My doossjare open to all-My stock is ready for inspection. Cjme and see me in my new quarters, eoroer of Liberty and Harvio Streets FIRST CLASS LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLES. W. B. BOYLE. Sumter, S. C. July ll _ ?WEDDING GIFTS? In Fine China, Bric-a-brac, Bronze, Clocks, American Cut Glass, Mirror Plateaux, Sterling Silver and Fine Plated Ware. etc. Showing finest line of Goods ever exhibited in Sumter. SEE OUR WINDOW DISPLAY. E. A. BI LTMAJ*, Jeweler and Watchmaker, MAINSTREET.