Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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FROM THE WIRES. Washington, Jan 3 -The senate -committee on military affairs today agreed to accept the amendment to tko army reorganization bili saggest ad by Senator Daniel for the retire? ment of Gen Fitzhogh Lee and Gen. ? James H. Wilson as brigadier i generala, and also agreed to an ! amendment for the retirement of j Iren Sh after aa a major general j The eommittee also decided to press I the army bill with all possible speed ! Washington, Jan 3-The navy j department baa called npon the j aoperintendent of the naval academy for a report npon a charge submitted by Representative Rixey of Virginia, that Private Marine Robert Green of virginia had died at Annapolis from til treatment while sick The medi eal- record shows that Green died Deo. 14th, from quick pneumonia. His faiher ia a special penaioo examiner Chicago, Dec 3-The Tribune .will print the following story to morrow : Private advices have reach ad Chicago that the war between tbe great sugar and coffee trusts, which aaa cost these trade rivals approx; mately $25,000.000, is to be brought \ to a close. Negotiations have been closed in New York and Chicago whereby the Arbuckles will nomi? nally give up sugar refining and be some dictators in the coffee trade : Henry O H a verney er and the sugar trust will practically give np the coffee roasting plants, with which an effort was made' to crush out Job:: Arbuckle, and handle only the sugar feosicess. j Montgomery, Ala , Jan 3 -Two carloads of negroes left here tonight for tbe Hawaiian islands via San Francisco They go to take employ ment on the sugar plantations there George E. Roberts? director of the mint, reports that Sooth Carolioa lead the Sooth in the production of ?old last year with an output valued at $122,625 Georgia stood next with an output of $129,165 Mr. S. B Lnmpkin, general freight and passenger agent of the South Carolioa aod Georgia Extension R R , died at his home io Blacksborg on the 3rd inst The Colombia State says members ef the Legislature are baviog great difficulty io securing boarding places, many having thus far utterly failed to find quarters Eatontoo, Ga, Jan 1.-Will Tork, a boy of 17, today shot and killed Kim? ball Aikeo, near here Thomas Turk, a prosperous co an try merchant, was engaged in a fight with Aiken, also a prosperous merchant, when be oailed on his youog son Will to shoot Aikeo Tbe boy did not hesitate, bot fired at once opon his father's antagonist, who fell dead Albany. N. Y , Jan 1.-Benj B O'Dell, Jr, was'today inaugurated gov governor of the State of New York. The inauguration of Gov O'Dell was one of che most elaborate ever held There was a greater out? pouring of people and a graoder mili? tary display tl ao have attended a cere? mony of' this character for many years Minneapolis, Mino, Jan [ -Igna? tius Donnelly who for 35 years has been prominent io Iceal and national politics, aod io literature, was takeo suddenly ill aod died ar the home of his father-io law, Barton Ha o seo, this evening. Mr Donnelly is 70 years old. London, Jan 1 -The Colonial office is io reoeipt of oews of a nativo rising ia the Gambia river region of West Afriea. The dispatch eon ve y in g this information adds 'hat a pu oui ve expe? dition is being organized. New Orleans, Jao 1 -Dr James Sib boos, of tbo ambulance students of the Charity hospital and a nephew of Cardinal Gibbons, died today of wounds received last night. He is on his way home ac midnight when two men attempted to rob him. Before he could comply with the demand to hold up bis hands be was shoe io the groio. Atlanta, Ga, Dee 31.-At a meeting of the Georgia State commission for the Pan American Exposition at Buffalo and the Charleston Exposition, held to? day, Special Commissioner W. A Hemphill was elected chairman, Com missioner of Agriculture O B Stevens, secretary, aod State Geologist Yeates, executive officer. Work on the prepa ration of the exhibits for tbe two ex positions will begin at oooe. Atlanta, Jao 1 -The resignation of Bishop H. M Tomer as president of the College of African Methodist Epis? copal bishops, was annooooed here to? day lt is stated to be doe to dissatis - faction in the college. Certain bishops, it is understood, objected to assign? ments giveo them Manning, Deo 31.-The Manning oil mill started ap today and crashed a few seed to see if all the machioery, which is new and the latest improved, was in proper mooing order. Every? thing rao beautifully, and on the first day of the new year work, will be be? gan in earnest, the sill runoing both day and night Scotland is said to have broken the record for intemp?rance last year, and ic some towns as high as seven per cent of thc population were arrested for drunkenness A canoon 4 fe?t long by 2 iocbes across the muzzle exploded at Port Royal New Year's eve while being dis charged by thc noisy merrymakers in honor of the, occasion. Very fortu? nately noone was itjured. Phosphate Royalty And Privilege Tai THE AMOUNTS THAT THE STATE HAS GOTTCN PROM THEM. Tbc forthcoming annual report of tbe State Phosphate commissioner. Col S. W. Vaooe, will contain considerable statistical and other information about both the phosphate industry and the fertilizer business. A general statement will bc presen ed. for instanoe, showing the amount of royally received by year from the phosphate mining on the coast, since tbe state opened tbe beds. This will show that the royalty the State bas re oeived from crude rock bas reached the enormous sum of $3.241.402 06. Tbe smallest amount of rovalty paid in any one year was io 1870, when it was 989 50 Tbe largest amount re? ceived was in 1887-$237.150 Since then there hf.? been a considerable de cline owing to the necessity of reducing i hs royalty per ton and to the lapidiy developing competition as new deposits are discovered aod oneced up io other couotrie?i. The royalty this year will be less than last. Thc report will also show the devel opment of the fertilizer business io a forcible manner. From tbe time the privilege tax on fertilizar was pro? vided for this tax bas yielded thc State $760,696 18 Tbe smallest amount received io any one year wa? io 1887, the total for that year being $24.246 56 The largest amount received has been during the year 1900 just dosed, it be ing $73 589 34, showing the great quantity of fertilizers the thc farmers of thia S ate bre now using.-The State. Fight Against the Soutb. Washington, Jan 3.-The radical element among the house republicans wbo favor catting down tbe repr?senta? tion from the Southern States io which the franchise is abridged, suffered defeat today because a number of their col? leagues failed to aot with them. The issue was precipitated quite unexpect? edly The leaders had decreed that the reapportionment bill should bc taken up today, but. before it could be called, as a matter of privilege, Mr Olmstead. ; ef Pennsylvania, offered a resolution reciting the alleged abridgment of the suffrage io Louisiana. Mississippi, South Carolina and North Carolina aod directing tbs committee oo census to investigate and report the facts to the house ic order that a constitutional basis of repre&estatioo could be estab- j lished for those States. The resolution created a sensation. ? 1% was a surprise even to several of the republican leaders. The leaders of the d?mocratie side sought in vain to bead off the resolution with points of order, but the speaker ruled against them They theo began to filibuster, openly avowing that they would fight to ene bitter end every proposition looking to the reduction of representation from the Soothers Stares. Several of the republicans were seoretly in sympathy with them aod their indifference to the fate of the Olmstead resolution io the end gave the opposition the victory of today. Many of them quietly paired with absent democrats, leaving their absent colleagues cot paired As a result, when the question of consideration was raised against the resolution, it was defeated by a vote of 81-83 Although the vote was a strict party vote, two re? publicans, Landis, of Indiana, and Mann, of Illinois, answered present bot did not vote Washington, Jao 4-The hou?e todav had another spirited struggle over the O'msread resolution to investigate tho abridgment of the eufferage in certain Southern States with a view to reapportionment upon the actual basis of suffrage. It was finally referred to the census committee, where the opposition desired it to go otiginaUy Some of the republi caa leaders were not io sympathy with tbe resolution and gave their support to the reference on condition that that would he tbe final outoome Mr Oimflead tried to get Mr Hop kins to agree that the committee would ooosider tbe resolution within a week, bot the chairman of the census oommit tee declined to make any pledge to that effect although be said the committee always did its doty The debate upon the resolution was marked by exceeding frankness Some of the eon hern members avowed tbit tbe attempt to corraoobiee the oeero had been a lamentable failure, and the action of certain States io legally elim? inating the blacks as factors at the nolU they said was io the interest of civilis . tioo and progress j No Right to Ugliness. The woman who is lovely in face, form ?nd temper will always have friends, but one who would be attractive must keep her health. If I she is weak. sickly and all run down, sh? will j be nervous and irritable. Ii she has constipa I Mon ??r kidney trouble, ber impure blood will j eau-?e. pimples, blotches, skin eruptions and a j wretched complexion. Electric bitters is ttie j best medicine in the world to regulate stom j ach, liver and k:dney? rind to purify the blood It gives -trong nerves, bright eye-', smooth j j velvety skin, rici? complexion. It will make a j good looking, charming woman <?f a run-down I I invalid. Only 50c at J. F. W DeLorme's Drug | I Store. 2 I "Cultivation of Sugar Cane Captain D G Paree, of Savannah, one of the well knowD, public spirit? ed developers of Georgia, is abcut to publish a volume on the "Cultivation of Sugar Cane" for the purpose of developing in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina the industry of sugar and syrup manufacture from the can*, and encouraging its cultivation oa a laiger scale. The first part of the volume will be a re publication (by authority of au thor) of the exhaustive work of Dr. Wm. C. Stubbs, director Louisiana Sugar Experiment Station, Audubon Park. New Orleans. La "The Sugar Cane," devoted chiefly to the history and cultivation of sugar cane in Louisiana, a standard and authorita tive work of its character, filled with valuable information for the growers of sugar cane in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina The second part will contain his? tories of the "Cultivation of Sugar Cane" in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina, and kindred subjects setting forth the advantages of these states for profitably producing sugar cane in competition with other countries, and their possibilities for becoming larger sugar producing states in the future The book will be issued from the office of the Savannah Morning jSewe, will contain about 200 pages, and will sell for fifty cents -Augusta Chronicle. Dr G. E Nesom, veternarian at Clemson coiiege, bas undertaken to establish an agricultural journal for the State The friends of Hon Ellis G. Gray? don, of Wioosboro, are actively working to have him elected ja Jp of the 7th circuit to succeed Judge * xnseod The Port Royal board beaded by Rear Admiral Rodgers, on Thursday began the farther cocsidtratioo of the question of the removal of the Port Royal, S C , naval station to Charles ton harbor. The work of the board bas been retarded by inability to obtain certain necessary data from sooodiogs in the harbor of Charleston, on account of tho weather However, all the j necessary information rs now before the board, and it is expected to complete its work and subject its report within a week or ten days. The secretary of war has submitted to congress an additional deficiency estimate of $3.G')0,000 for army sub 8isteoce, caused ebie fl 7 by the heavy demands made by f h G forces in China ood the Philippines Some member of the legislature has a chance to distinguish himself and serve well bis State by taking up the unfinished fight of the lamented Senator Manidin for the wide tire bill Senator Manning is an able advocate of the measure and Senator Gaines, who in a previous term championed this good cause, ie again in the senate The upper house, however, passed the bill at the last session What is needed is a strong, determined and intelligent fight in the lower house It is an oppor tunity for the right man -The State It is said thal the destitution and starvation in China exceed all de? scription And yet the nations are about to demand an indemnity of China which goes op into the hun? dreds of millions -Baltimore Her? ald, Rep Volcanic Eruption?. Are grand, but Skin Emption? rob life ol joy. Buckler's Arnica Salve cure? them ; also Old Running and Fever Sores, Ulcers, Boils, Felons, Corns, Warra. Cuts, Bruises. Burns, Scalds. Chapped Hand*, Chilblains. Best Pile Cure on earth. Drive* out Pains and Acnes. Only 25 cts. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by .. F. W. DeLorme, druggist. 5 FARMS FOR SALE. WE HAVE a ANY FINK FARMS IN this and other sections, owned by sev? eral iarxe Mortgage Companies, who desire to mafee quick 5?le of *1I re&i estate on band THXSB FARMS WILL BE SOLD REGARD? LESS OF COST, and tbis ia '.be best chacee ?ver offered to 8?cure a HOME AS A LOW PRICE AND ON EASf PAYMENTS Write for printed list at once, and buy be? fore we reot for ano'ter year TITLES ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. A LEX A N D ?R k JOHNSON, 705 Broad Street, Augusta. Ga. Oct 31 ?Vege fable PreparationforAs similating ?iefoodandRegula ting the S tomadas andBowels of Prosac&s DigesHon??orfiil fiess andHcst.CoRtains neither Opjum,Morpii?ne nor?fiaeral. KOT HARC OTIC. j?xjain* * l??o izIU Satis - /IrJsc Seed. .*? Ptfpenzxat - Bi Carbonate Soda) * ffC/mSced - * CJjrrificd Sugar - Hh?ayrvai Florar. ! Aperfect Remedy for Constipa? tion, Sour Stomach.Diarrhoea, Worms Convulsions .Feverish? ness and LOSS OF SLEEK facsimile Signature o? WEW YORK. ^^^?^riipriths old EXACT COPT OF WRAPPEB. For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature or uver Thirty Years CASTORIA THC CENTAUR COMPANY. NEW YORK CfTY. HI ? m\ HERRICK SHOE V? W&?yZ&/ Is the only advertised Atner?cin Shoe exhibited at the Paris Exposition. It ha? the three strongest (tfls)$|?p& v-irtues tli.it a woman's shoe can have, namely : high ^^jf**0^ quality, latest styles and perfection of fit. The Nerrick \9 Innersole combines comfort with ease,yielding a "cushion effect' M that makes walking a pleasure. 1 There are three grades for three special purposes \ dt-^ 25 ana" :lt three prices-for walking, for the house, or for dress; ?z.50, $3.00 and $3.50. Each grade is \\ JL ^ guaranteed by the makers who have thirty-eight i ??LVfjfc*m years of practical experience back of them in the / r^mm\r V<W manufacture of wome i's shoes on'y. .A? {jjk Q Oxfords joe. per fair ?ess ikan *4PK3m\$\\y ' prices quoted. Waist's Sk Stn. Atlantic Cotton Oil Company, Sumter, Charleston, Camden, Bennettsville, S. C., and Gibson, 1ST, C. Offer for Sale for Cash or on Approved Security, High Grade Cotton Seed Meal, Acid Phosphate, German Kainit, Nitrate of Soda, Muriate of Potash, Cotton Seed Hulls, in bulk, baled or sacked. Highest Cash Market Price Paid for Cotton Seed. Address nearest mill point, or head office, Sumter, S. C., PERRY MOSES, Pres. HORACE HARBY, Vice Pres. A. C. PHELPS, Sec'ty and Treasurer. C. C. FISHBURNE, Assistant Secretary and Treasurer. Nov 21-4m JUST ARRIVE?. A fresh car load of Horses and Mules, With prices and qualities calculated to snit any and everybody. All animals well broke and sold on a full guarantee to be sound. That's the way I buy them and they must turn out so to my customers. My usual stock of Buggies. Wagons, Harness, Grain, Hay, Lime, Cement, Plaster, Hair, Fire-brick, Lat?s, Terra-Cotta and Sewer Pipe On hand, and I am prepared to sell tho same at very close profits Our WHITE HICKORY WAGONS cant be beat. Give thom a trial. They are as cheap as others and better. Respectfully, ii. HARRI. J _ Mrs. L. Atkinson MILLINERY. She hae the largest and finest collection 8be hus ever ezbtbited, including Ecoree of rieb novelties ia Imported Round Ha?s, Toques aad Bonnets, ?9 well as a choice va riety of handsome designs from ber work? room Tbe assortment is large enough and varied *ooogh to insure a perfect choice to every one, while the prices will be found more than attractive In the Untrimmed Hat Department we are showing a most extensive assortment of ike newest and beet shaped and colors-at rea ! so ci. ie prices. In this department we are showing & particularly attractive assortment of Ready to-Wear Turbans and Toques ta Velvets, Felts, Panne Velvets aod Tucke? Silks. A choice variety of Children's Trimire? Hats, for school.aud dress wear, at moderate prices Oct 3 CONSPICUOUS BEAUT! Without the ?ea6t tonco of vulgarity, is a feature of every model in our display of Trimmed Hats Many novelties are shown in mate? rial, ornament, shape and mode of trimming. We offer a line of Hate which are both beautiful in conception and de velopment and rich in material. They cannot be duplicated at the money Miss McDonald. FIRST NATIONAL SANE OF SUMTER, STATE, CITY AND COUNTY DE? POSITOR?, SUMTER, S. C. Paid ap Cspital.$ 75,OOP M Surplus and Pro?ts - - - - 25,000 0$ Additional Liability of Stock? holders in excess of their stock -. 75,000 00 Total ptotectton to depositors, $175.000 00 Transacts a General Banking Bosiness. Special atteation given to collections. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Deposits of $1 and upwards received. Ia terest allowed et the rate of 4 per cent, per annum, on amounts above $5 and not exceed? ing $300, payable quarterly, on 6rst days of Januar". April, July and October. R li. WALLACE, L. S. CARSON, President. Casbisr. TAI RETDBNS FOB 190L OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR, SUMTER COUNTY, SUMTER, S. C , Nov 21,19W. Notice is hereby given that I will attend, ia person or by deputy, at the following places cn the day.i indicated respectively, for tbe purpose of receiving return? cf personal property ?ed poll Ux3S for the fi?cnl year commencing Jan? uary 1st, 1901. At office, Sumter. S. C.. at all other times np to Feb. 20th, 1901, ioclufire. Tindall'a Store, Wednesday, Jan? uary 2 Privateer (Jenkins' Store], Thurs? day, January 3 Mau chester ((reo T. Gedding'aj, Friday, January 4 . Wedgefield, Saturday, January 5. Stateburg, Monday, January -7. Hagood, Tuesday, January 8 Rembert, Wednesday, January 9. Smithville, Thursday, January 10. Gaillards X Roads, Friday, Janu? ary ll Gordon's Mill, Saturday, January 12 Mayesviile, Monday, January 14 Scottsville, Tuesday, January, 15. Shiloh, Wednesday, January 16. Norwood's X Roads, Thursday, January 17 Lynchburg. Friday, January 18. Magnolia, Saturday, January 19. Reid's Mill, Monday, January 21. Bishopvilie, Tuesday and Wednes? day, January 22 and 23 Mannville, Thursday, January 24. Bo8sards. Friday, January 25. The law requires that all persons owning property or in an^wi^e huving charge of such property, either JS fgent. burban'!, guardian, trustee, executor, administrator, et?., return the same under oath io the Auditor, who re? quests all person*? to he prompt in milking their returns and save the 50 per cent, penalty which will be added to ?he property valuatna of all persons **ho fail to m.-ike return J within the time prescribed hy iaw. Taxpayers rtturn whar they own on the first day of January 1001. Assessors and taxpayers will enter ?he first giren name of tho taxpayer in full, also make :. separate teturn for .neb township where the property is located un>i ?Iso in each .ind every case ibo Number of the school district must be given. Every male eitiz II between the age pf twen? ty one ami sixty years on the first day of Jan? uary, 1901, except th"se incapable of earning a support from being iraimed or from other causes, are deemed taxable polls, and excfpt Confederate soldier* .TO years of age. on Janu? ary 1st. 1901. .411 return.? must 'oe tnnie on or before the 20th day of February, next. I cannot take returns after that dste ?nd ail returns made alter the 20th day of February are subject to a penal tv of .f>0 per cent J. DIGGS WILDER, Auditor Sumter County. a Nov 21.