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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, IS03. The. Sumter WatvrSnan was rounde: ia 1*00 ann the Tnt Southron in 1866 The Watchman and Southron now has the combined circulation and influence Of both of the old paper?, and is mani fes ely the best advertising medias: io Samter. The first set speech made by Presi 'dent since starting on his trip across the continent is given in full today. We do this, the exclusion of other matter for the reason that this speceh is tak?n as an expression of the Presi? dent's matured opinions on public question sand a forecast of his policy. The Good Roads Convention. Columbia, April T.-It is now as K sured that this State will have a full representation at the International Good Koads Convention, to be held, in St Louis April 27 to May 2. Mr. F, f?. Hyatt, Columbia, of the State as? sociation, has appointed the following' additional delegates: Messrs. W. A. Dowling, Darlington; S. H. Owens, ~t Columbia, and j. M. Shumpert, of Newberry, who are supervisors of their respective counties, and the Hon. H. H. Evans, of Newberry. Delegates and others who expect to attend will do well to confer with Mr. Hyatt or Mr. E. H. Aull, of Newberry. Governor Hey ward has appointed five ^?delegates to the National Good Roads Convention, to be held in St. Louis April 27 to May 2, from the seven Con Sresgressional districts of this State. The ? gentlemen requested to represent South B^Carolina at this gathering are as follows : First District-W. G. Hinson, Char? leston ; T. W. Williams, Monk's Corn? er; J.Moore, Walterboro; Joh^W. Wimberly, Sta George's; J. C. Lan ; ham, Manning. Second District-H. G. Folk, Bam? berg; Branson Holloway, Edgefield; B. F. Crouch, Saluda : W. F. Cum? mings? Hampton. Third District-J. W. N. Vandiver, Anderson ; W. J. Stribling, Oconee; W. T. Bowen, Easley; R. E. Hill, Abbevill?; R. M. Hayes; Greenwood. Fourth District-W. L. Mauldin, Greenville: J. P. Goodwin, Green? vale; S. T. McCravy, Spartanburg; H. B. Humbert, Laurens; Macbeth Young, Union. Fifth District-F. P. Stacy, Gaff? ney; P. L. Hardin, Chester: T. W. Boyd, Rock Hill, John G. Mobley, .Winnsboro; T. K. Cunningham, Lan :? .caster. Sixth Disrtrict-Capt. Frank Man? ning, Clio; W. H. Manning, Dillon; W. A. Dowling, Darlington; J. B. IMcBryde, Florence; John L. Boyd, Conway. Seventh District-F. H. Hyatt, Lewis T. Wilds, Columbia; W.H. \ Seal, Sumter ; J. A. Banks, St -Matthews ; Capt J. H. Counts, Ireem The good roads question has now gotten to be one of supreme mo? ment' and the Convention which is to be held in St Louis promises to be of . very great importance. Governor Hey? ward has appointed such men as he knows are much interested in the matter and who he thinks will make it a point to attend the Convention in the interests of the growing sentiment for good roads in this State. TSE RISE IN COTTON CONTINUES. Began Five Months Ago and Touched Highest Mark Yester? day When May Went to 10.40. New York, April 7.-The rise in cot v toa which began almost five months ago was continued today when May touched 10.40 and July 9.99, new high records for the present movement. The market opened active and strong all around but the shorts were almost the only buyers of May, the bull ele? ment holding off and taking only so much as was necessary to strengthen their position. Advances tended from 1 to 7 points, but the bulk of the trading was in May and July. Offer? ings of July cotton at 9.98 were liber? al and sales at that figure were moder ately large. By ll o'clock May sold off to 10.33 and Julv to 9.93. May closed 10.29 bid ; 10.30 asked ; July 9.90 to 9.91 asked. ? A NEW SYSTEM. New York, April 7.-There has been renewed on the cotton exchange the agitation for a system of deliveries of cotton in carrying out contracts made on the floor of the New York cotton exchange, at a number of south? ern ports, instead of New York only, as at present. A committee has been selected to work in favor of the plan, to which there is considerable opposi? tion. A system of equivalents to make up for railroad rates and time of ship? ment is contemplated. WIRELESS TELESRAPBY. Masts to be Erected at Various Points on the Atlantic Coast. Washington, April 6.-Wireless tele? graphy tests between Washington and Annapolis, with an experimental apparatus, have resulted so satisfac? torily that Rear Admiral Bradford, chief of the bureau of equipment, has ordered twenty more sets of instru? ments, with which vessels and shore stations will be equipped. It is in? tended that masts shall be constructed at various points along the coast, in? cluding Boston, Cape Cod, Mon tank Point, New York, Cape Henry, Va., Norfolk, Dry Tortugas, Key West, Mare Island and Point Bonita, Cala. At the request of Admiral Bradford the Topeka has been sent to Annapolis for wireless work and the Prairie will be detailed for like duty at Boston. UNEARTHING OFFICIAL CORRUPTION. Extravagance in Postoffices or Graft, According to the Way it is Considered. Washington, April 6.-Since the news of the investigation in the Post office Department has been spread abroad, letters have been coming in from" numerous postmasters. With assurances that there is tobe an uncov? ering of lax transactions and wrcng-do ! ing, the postmasters are hastening to make known their individual experi? ences in dealing with, the officials un? der investigation. Many of these letters tell how the postmasters have been overwhelmed with office equipments, ordered for them from Washington. Cash registers, time clocks, book typewriters, ordinary typewriters, and other like articles .have been foisted upon offices, when they had no need of tnem, or wnen they were already adequately supplied. Information that the offices did not need such things availed nothing. The matter was placed before the postmas? ters in such a way that they could not well avoid making the purchases. Furthermore, it was regarded by the postmasters as suspicious that one particular make of these articles was urged upon them. Three or four years ago officials in the department began fitting postoffices out in this fashion, and the work has apparently been going on up to the present time. It is claimed that exces? sive prices were paid, and that some? body must have made handsome pro? fits, for there are thousands of offices which could be imposed upon in such a way. The letters from postmasters also in? dicate methods in establishing and maintaining free delivery. These letters are quite as emphatic in their tone as are the letters regarding equipment of postoffices. The force of inspection at the Post office Department are proceeding vigorously with their work, but no details of what is being accomplished \ can be ascertained at the department, j Postmaster General Payne is not ex? pected home for about a week. After his arrival the accused superintendents and the confidential clerks associated with them will make a determined effort to stay the investigation or change its course, which however, will to all appearances be. ineffective, because Mr. Payne's orders now have the sanction of President Roosevelt, who has enforced Mr. Payne's orders I byorders of his own. HA600D NEWS NOTES., Here I am again, Mr. Editor. I do wish I was a naturalist, one hates to write or speak of things without call? ing them by their names. There is a creature crawling about in people's oat patches just now that one, to say the least, thinks deserves much attention, but.(can't you tell us what it is?) knows no name for it. There's an old book that cautions against de? spising the day of small things. In almost every branch of learning \ men are looking for small things that have been walked over and slept over thousands of years. One morning a fellow gets up and says he has found the fever germ. "How big is it?" "Oh!" he says, 'very small indeed, I found it with my glass." The fact is published to the world and the man's name, (he was not hunting fame but that knowledge which would benefit the race, ) goes down in history as its benefactor. There was a time when he would have been called a fool, etc., etc. Men grow wiser every day. lt is our duty to go with eyes and ears open. Don't be tied to any theory, that helps.sometimes but is nothing beside facts. Because a man is alone in asserting a thing is no proof that he is mistaken. A neighbor, an in? telligent man, disputed with the writer last year about the worm, if such it is, that was destroying cotton lice, and he was so certain that he was right that nothing but occular proof could convince him. Had he been asked his reason it, would have been the woman's (?) "Because." Men have read my article in your paper and go about saying, "'He's wrong, he's wrong," but where is the proof? Since writing it we have made some observations, and found the creature not cutting into the oat, not sucking it, not doing anything that we could conceive would injure the plant. He was very busy to be sure, trying to satisfy a most morbid appetite, for he bad no sooner eaten one louse than he began search for another. It is im? mensely ugly but that is no argument against it ; some good people are the same. An old proverb says "Give the devil his due." If this worm gets his we believe he will be acknowledged our good friend. A small, hairy black and red striped worm, three-eighths of an inch long. Before this you have heard of the death of Mr. Thos. 0. Sanders, men? tion of whom was made last week. Only a short time back we met him, and it made us glad to see him ap? parently in the best of health. Like well ripened fruit, he suddenly drop? ped away. Strother Dinkins, a worthy colored man, died last Friday after a short ill? ness. He was not a common darkie, and will be missed. Another, young negro just returned from Georgetown, died Saturday. Messrs. J. L. Jackson and W. W. M?llett are sick with "grippe," but their condition is not serious. f|Dr. B. McLaughlin, who went to ohn's Hopkins for treatment has re? turned not much improved. Manly Barfield killed a grey eagle Saturday near the Dinkins Mill pond. What with rain and cold the chance j for a stand of corn is poor. Those who have planted cotton begin to realize that, it pays to make haste slowly. Hagood. Argosy, Ainslee, Criterion, Harper's Bazar, Harper's Monthly, Black Cat. Osteen's Book Store. Just received a large lot of crepe pa? per 10c. per roll. ll. G. Osteen &, Co. Elite, Pictorial Review, Bon Ton, , L'Art de la Mode at H. G. Osteen & Co.'s. "Flinch" continues the popular ime. A full supply at Osteen's Book FATAL SHOOTJNG IN LEE COUNTY. Arthur Dennis Shoots Morris Hughes After Being Cut in *he Face. Ionia, S. C., April 7.-A serions, if not fatal shooting scrape happened here yesterday. Mr. Morris Hughes was shot by Arthur Dennis. They had high words about some little gossip and Mr. Dennis called Mr. Hughes a d-d lying s- of b-. Mr. Hughes started towards him with an open knife and Mr. Dennis hit him with a stick. Mr. Hughes then cut him in the face with the knife. Dennis turn? ed and ran, with Hughes following and cutting at him, but when he had run only about twenty-five steps he fell. Dennis then . drew his pistol, and Hughes turned to run. Dennis shot Hughes one time in the back as he ran. Mr. Hughes was still alive at 10 o'clock this morning. J. F. M. Monument Unveiled. Hollywood Camp Woodmen of the World were fortunate in selecting last Sunday as the time for unveiling the monument recently erected to the memory of the late" Mr. C. F. H. Bultman. The day .broke clear and cloudless. The early morning was a little cold, but by noon time the thermometer had risen toa comfortable degree. After morning services in the church? es the Woodmen assembled at their camp, and marched out to the cemetery. When approaching the entrance the 2nd Regiment Band struck up a fun? eral march. Solemnly and in good order the procession filed in and form? ed about the grave in wedge form. Within the wedge were the officers who were to conduct the dedication ceremony, the orator of the occasion and the musicians. Outside were the relatives of the departed sovereign and a large crowd of ladies and gentlemen from the city who had gathered to witness the ceremonies. The follow? ing program was rendered in a very impressive manner. Music. . Song-Hide Thou Me. Introductory Ceremony by the Con? sul Commander, Clerk, Watchman and Sentry. Poem-Why should the Spirit of mortal be proud-Prof. S. H. Ed? munds. Unveiling the Monument-Rev. C. C. Brown. Music by the Band-Nearer Mv God to Thee. Memorial address-Maj. H. F. Wil? son. Song-It is Well. Benediction by Dr. Brown. The music was appropriate and good. The poem as read by "Prof. Edmunds and address of Major Wilson were ex? cellent. Altogether the ocasi?n passed off with that decorum and solemnity which should characterize such a cere? mony, and was strictly of a religious nature. At the conclusion the crowd quietly dispersed to their homes. The Camp was well represented, more than a hundred Woodmen form? ing the wedge at the grave. Many had come in from the country and these were the guests of their city brethren. Those who were not taken to private homes assembled at the Jervey House for dinner. Where the genial host had prepared a bountiful repast for all comers. Mili Changes Owners. The Sumter Planing Mills run for some time past by Witherspoon Bros. & Co., have been bought by the Sum? ter Lumber Company, and will be operated hereafter under that manage? ment. The Sumter Lumber Company has a Philadelphia man for President, Mr. Henry McLaurin of this city for Vice President and Mr. J. R. Kerr of North Carolina for Secretary and Treasurer. This is a different concern from the company that bought the McFaddin timber and was known as the Dargan Lumber Company, which has also changed hands and is now known as Chas. M. Betts & Co., of Philadelphia. The excavation for the foundation of the new store building to be erected next to O'Donnell & Co.'s by Mrs. Tuomey, is being made. The Sumter Dry Goods Co., has a lager and handsomer spring and sum? mer stock than they have ever before shown their customers. In the new advertisement today they invite at? tention to certain special lines that cannot be found anywhere else in Sumter. The advertisement today of Chand? ler, the clothier, is devoted to Easter Hats and Easter Ties. The advertise? ment can tell but little compared with the great deal that can be learned by a visit to the store, but it gives a hint or two and points the way good dress? ers should go to procure their Easter outfit. Mr. H. Harby who made a trip of 12 or 15 miles in the southeastern portion of the county last Thursday says that in many places, especially on light and dry lands, he noticed that the oats were badly injured by the pest of which complaint has been so general lately. Dr. C. E. Burts, of Blackville, S. C., will deliver the baccalaureate ser? mon of the S. M. A.; and F. S. during the coming commencement. This sermon will be in connection with the annual address by Governor Hey? ward and the literary address by State Superintendent of Education, Martin. They are all very able speak? ers for the occasion. The base ball team of the Sumter Military Academy has been disbanded and no more games will be played this season. The break up cf the team grew out of a disturbance at the mess hall on Sunday in which members of the team were the leaders. The remainder of the season will be spent in the usual college duties and in preparation for the coming com? mencement. Mr. C C. Wilson Architect, of Co? lumbia came over Friday to consult the City Board of Education in refer? ence to plans for the new schooibuild ing. Preliminary sketches were sub? mitted and discussed. They were con? sidered more elaborate than the means at hand will warrant. The board is determined to come within the money to be realized from sale of bonds, and will be cautious about running into debt. Mr. Wilson took the sketches jm*>i^iT> mni7o cop-.p modifications. Privateer Personals. I Privateer Township, April 6. : Change is the universal law, but we I don't suppose many country communi j ties have changed as much by some : of its white families moving off, as this one has. The Mellett, Beckham i and Whilden families have no members i bearing the name in the community j now. Mr. Matt Ramsey is the only' j male cf his name in the community, and the Cain, Bradford and Wells families are represented only in part. Besides these changes, others have j occurred. Bethel Church is again without a j pastor. The Rev. J. D. Huggins, of Paxville, preaches at Providence Church twice a month. Mr. Wash Holiday died last week. He was 71 years old and was a survivor of Company H., 5 S. C., Cavalry. Mr. Holiday was one cf our land marks, was a bachelor and a re? markably quiet, inoffensive man. His aged sister, Miss Mary Holiday, still lives. She was the oldest of ten chil? dren and is the last to survive. Mr. Sep Harvin has repaired his residence so much that it is greatly improved and quite resembles a large town residence. He lives at the old Joe Haynsworth place Dr. Richard Furman's new office is a very attractive building and is pret? tily situated." Privateer station grows but slowly. Mr. Burgess . Jenkins' residence adds considerably to the appearance of the place. It is surprising how far some people go off from home. Mr. Charley Neall, formerly of this township, is now living in Honolulu, in the far away island of Hawaii. He is still a bachelor. Miss Sue Williams, of Colleton, is visiting Mr. Dwight Cain's family. McD. F. Happenings in Magnolia. Magnolia April 3.-The oat crop in this section of Lee. county, which was so promising a few weeks ago is, if we can judge by appearance, a failure. The destructive little insect is untir? ing in its ravages on the oats the destruction of which is a calamity on the country. Col. J. A. Rhame has sold his new and handsome residence in this place to Dr. O. A. Darby, who will return and occupy it in a few days. Col. Rhame has bought Mr. H. S. Toon's place in town, and has moved into it. Mr. Toon has accepted promotion by the A. C. L. Co., and is now agent at Red Springs, N. C. We very reluctantly parted with him and his estimable better half. Our young friend Mr. J. P. Mat? thews is conducting a business in Lake City, and we wish him much success in his new adventure. Mr. Henry Hickson has accepted a situation in Lake City and will leave here in a few days. Mr. House who succ?des Mr. Toon, is now a resident of this little town, and he and Mrs. House will be pleased with their new home. The report is out that our genial young friend, Mr. H. Lee Kilpatrick, will form a life-time copartnership in the near future. We will have to re? pair from giving the name of the other member of the firm for the present. A certain young man, in this place went into our barber shop to shave all the hair off of the top of his heatd, so as to make him bald headed. The barber declined, as the young man had a reason satisfactory to himself, but would not give it. Dr. Tarrant's neat little office is nearly completed. Dr. E. F. Darby having returned from Columbia, has resumed pracatice, and we are in the hands of two skill? ful physicians. Dr. Parker has moved away. ELECTION IN MAYESVILLE. Mayor and Council Chosen-Local and Personal Items of Interest. Mayesville, ^pril 6.-The town held an election today for officers to serve for the ensuing year, with the result as follows : Mayor-Dr. W. W. Gardner, Ph. G. Wardens-M. C. Mayes, H. H. Cooper, A.. J. Pringle, J. Goldman and H. L. Thomas-votes tied. Board of Health-T. M. McCutchen, M. D., H. B. Best, W. W. Fort, H. L. Thomas, and W. H. Dean. Our town is "locking up" again, for a number of new buildings are in the course of erection. The town has just completed a handsome brick buildiing. The dispensary is located in it. Mr. H. C. Bland's new Locomobile has just arrived, and we are watching him to see if he will have the same luck as some of our Sumter friends in trying tc climb the Court House steps, only our Court House steps are not quite so formidable as Sumter's. Mr. H. H. Wilson and wife of Pitts? burg, Pa., are visiting his brother, Mr. S. W. Wilson. Miss Minnie Wilson of Columbia, is staying with Mrs. S. W. Wilson this week. Mr. J. E. McFadden, of Sardinia, is in town today. Mr. R. D. Cooper of Sumter is visiting his brother, Mr. J. W. Cooper. Mrs. Dr. W. M. Bradley is visiting friends in Florence. Capt. L. B. McCutchen, of A. C. L., service spent yesterday in town. Mr. J. E. Anderson, Railroad Agent, left for Wallace, N. C., where he will assist in the movement of the straw? berry crop. Mr. W. B. Smith of Lake Waccamaw, N. C., will take his place. The oat crop in this section is being injured by lice. It is estimated that the loss will be at least one half. The gardens were not injured by yester? day's cold, but some say that if the wind had lulled that we would have had frost and that would have " knock? ed things out. " On Wednesday evening April 15, the dramatic club of the S. M. A., and S. F. S., will give the comedy drama, "The Cuban Spy." The story is a thrilling one. It deals with the history of the Spanish-American war. The characters are well suited to the parts they play, and it is believed that the drama will be a greater suc? cess than any previous effort on the part of the club. It is full of exciting military climaxes, and through it all runs a charming love-story, and it is brim-full of fun. It is hoped that the i citizens generally, will patronize this ? effort and encourage home talent. DICK ANDERSON CAMP. Election of Officers and Delegates. Snmter S.. C., April 6, 1903. A regular meeting of Dick Anderson Camp, No. .334 U. C. V., was held today with P. P. Gaillard, Command? er, and H. C. Moses, Adjutant at their posts. s. The following ofBcers were elected for the ensuing year, viz: D. R. Mccallum, Capt. Commander. Perry Moses-1st Lieut. Commander. J. Diggs Wilder-2nd Lieut. Com? mander. Jno. H. Terry-3rd Lieut. Com? mander. H. C. Moses-Adjutant. E. J. Brownfield-Historian. W. F. Hhame-Treasurer ^Delegates and Alternates to the gen? eral convention to be held at New. Orleans, May 19, 1903, viz : Perry j Moses, H. C. Moses, W. M. Graham, ! J D, Wilder, P. P. Gaillard, J. D. J Blanding. j To State Convention at Columbia, S. : C., Thos V. Walsh, T. D. DuBose, i J. H. Wilson, J. H. Terrv, J. E. j Atkins, W. H. Epperson, B. D. Mit? chell, W. C. D. Styles. The names of Messrs. W. M. Gra- ; ham, floree Harby, H. J. McLaurin, j E. D. Lee and R. L Manning were j sent to the commission appointed by j the Legislature to raise funds for a j monument to Wade Hampton, as proper i persons to get subscriptions in Sum-1 ter county. , The Camp then adjourned H. C. Moses, D. E. McCallum, Adjutant. Capt. Commander, j \ i There was a large gathering of farm? ers in the city Thursday, the occasion of which was the giving away by the Osborne Machinery Company, through their agent, Mr. W. B. Boyle, of a number of machines, which was done by a drawing of tickets and numbers from two boxes. Before the drawing, which took place in Mr. Boyle's machinery yafd, a representative of the company, mounted on a Eeaper, gave a description of their machines and the method of manufacture, and also the quality of material used. The Disc Harrow was drawn by J. G. Stokes, the Peg Harrow by R. E. Newman and the Cultivator by Thom? as Strange. There were over forty other men that drew various small prizes, some of which made a gr?2at deal of sport. The men all had a good time and finished the day feeling that ?veil though they had drawn no prizes yet they had lots of sport and some profit. Call and get a cbpy of Pupils Pot? pourri. H. G. Osteen & Co. FOR SALE. A SAW XILL outfit, guaranteed in good condition, capacity 20,000 feet per day. Apply to W. E. BR?NSON, April 8-2t Sumter, S. C. FREE! We are giving away a to yoi Celebrated But We want you bett* spring and summer stoc During the coming \ every dress purchased ? yard up, your choice of positively without cost 1 We are offering Spe Depar Yours, J. RYTT CRACK GOES THE V IN COME THE ORE Mirpia SELLS THE VERY BEST GR/ FERTILIZERS AT THE VERY LOWEST < It pays to fertilize your lands THE VIRGINIA-CAROLINA CHEMICAL COMPANY^ PRODUCTS. ( SOLD EVERYWHERE The Virginia-Carolina Chemical Co. CHARLESTON. S. C. "Sunny Jim" and his three brothers the famous representatives of the Force Food Co., were in the city Monday ; but this is no news, for everybody saw them and made their acquaintance. They made house to 'house visits giving away sample pack? ages of Force, more than 1000 packages being distributed during the day. In the afternoon "Sunny Jim" engaged the Second Regiment Band and music as well as Force, was dispensed as he made his rounds, Force is better known in Sumter to-day than many older preparations, and the people will not be permitted to forget it. STAR BAKERY Next door to Post Office, Liberty street, Sumter, S. C. Bread, Cakes and Pies of every description. We make as good bread ES there is sold in the State and u-e want your patronage. We carry a full line of Fruits and choice Candies. A first class lunch room for ladies and gentlemen with Oysters any style. Ice Cream, Milk Shakes, and Gold Drinks in season. April 8 eow2in QUARTERLY STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION AND BUSINESS CF Tiie "Bant of Sumter;" Snm?er, S. C. At the close of the quarter ending March ol, 1903, published in conformity with the Acts of the General Assembly. ASSETS. Loans and Discounts. $227,158 92 Bonds, 12,000 00 Furniture and Fixtures. 1,500 00 Cash on hand. Cash Items and Cash due by other Banks and Bankers, 64,278 51 Total, ?304,937 43 INABILITIES. Capital stock paid in, ? 75,000 00 Deposits, . 210.700 17 Due to other Banks and Bank? ers, 1,596 49 Undivided surplus, 17,640 77 Total, $304,937 43 The State of South Carolina. \ g - ? Sumter County, ) ' I, W. F. SHAME, Cashier of "The Bank of Sumter," do solemnly swear that the above statement is true, to the best of mv knowledge and belief. W. F. RHAME, Cashier. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of April A. D., 1903. . G. L. BICKER, [L. s.] a Notary Public for S. C. Correct Attest : W. F. B. HAYNSWORTH, President. R. L. COOPER, JNO. S. HUGHSO?, Apr. 2,1903. Directors. FREE! bsolutely without cost i the terick Patterns er acquainted with our veek we will give with ^ it our store from 10c a any Eutterick Pattern* to you. cial Values in every j tment. & /HIP Kl! kr TIE ?IISII?M1I8LII1 nmii soMPiir "The Largest Manufacturer of Fertilizers on Earth" Forty odd Manufacturing plants Wholesale purchasers Largest importers Concentration of Management 9