Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST IO, 1904. The Sumter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the Trice Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron now bas the com? bined circulation and influence ol both of the old papers, and is manifestly the best advertising medium in Sumter. Th9 views expressed by ^President Roosevelt on the question of the swift and severe punishment of orates guilty of rape is sb thoroughly in accord with the sentiment of all law-abiding people in the south that he deserves .and should receive the hearty com? mendation of Southam people, irre? spective of politics for refusing to commute the death sentence of John Barley the District of Columbia rape fiend.' His letter giving his reasons for declining to save Burley from the gallows so clearly and strongly sets forth the doctrines to which the op? ponents of mob law. in the south sub? scribe that it might haye been written by the late 2i. G. Gonzales who was at once the uncompromising enemv of lynch law and the severest and strong? est advocate of the swift and severe punishment of criminals by the firm . and even handed enforcement of the law. Au Olia Podria of interesting facts, statistics and other statements, historical, commercial, industrial, educational and otherwise form the prolific pen of Health officer E. I. Reardon is given-a large amount of space today. A careful study of the -article will disclose a great deal of facts figures and informtion of perma? nent value that the writer has suc? ceeded in collecting at the expense of much time and labor. EXPERT TO INVESTIGATE COTTON BLIGHT. Congressman Lever Requests Department &f Aflrtealisre'lo Dispatch Expert to The Comsty. The cotton wilt or blight, or what? ever thetHsease is that has made its appeara^oe in this county within the past few weeks and has already done serious damage to the cotton crop be? comes a more serious matter each day as it is spreading with considerable rapidity and some farmers state that -already ten to twenty-five per cent, of 'their cotton is dead. Congressman Lever, who attended the campaign meeting at Smithville, -Lea county, last Saturday drove "?through the northwestern portion of '-Sumter comty where the flight is' prevalent, was so much impressed by "the gravity of the situation that he has taken up the matter with the ag? riculture department and has request ?ea that an expert be sent to make an investigation for the purpose of determ? ining the nature of the disease and to suggest a remedy if one is known. The following letter which he has written to Dr. L. O. Howard, chief of th? bureau of plant industry, shows how he views the situation and the steps he has taken to enlist the aid of the agriculture department. Lexington, S. C., Aug. 8, 19C4. .Dr. L. O. Howard, Agriculture De? partment, Washington, D. C. Dear sir: A few days ago I wrote ?you about- the disease affecting the cot? ton of the Hagood section of Sumter comity. I did not then know the ex? tent of the damage to the crop. On .Saturday, however, I passed through I 4ne country affected and saw with my own eyes considerable diseased cot? ton. I enclose you a) clipping from the Sumter Daily Item about the same matter. I consider it very important that the deparment should investigate the conditions here without delay/ If you should send an experr,. please have bim see Mr. A. K. Sanders, Ha? good, S. C., whose letter I forwarded you a few days ago. Very truly, iCopy) A. F. Lever, M. C., 7th S. C. Weekly Crop Bulletin. Columbia, Aug.9,-The Week end? ing Sa. m., August 8th, had a mean temperature of 77 degrees, which is aboqt 3 below normal. The extremes were a minimum of 63 at Greenville on the 3rd, and a maximum of 91 at Florence on the 3rd. The weather was generally cloudy, with some diffused sunlight during the middle of each day. Tho deficiency in sunshine ex? tended to all parts of the state, and is considered harmful to cotton only. There were no damaging high wind or hail storms. ? There was iain in some part of the .state every day in the week, and gen? erally over the greater part of it Ex? cessive amounts fell in all parts except Abbeville and Saluda counties, where the amounts were sufficient for the present needs of all crops. The fol? lowing heavy weekly amounts were reported, and show an even distribu? tion: Geenwood 7.62; Conway 5.28; Spartanburg 5.63; Florence 4.12; Yemassee 4.08; Batesbnrg 66; Wal? halla 3.62 ;Whi te Hall 3.85; Columbia 3.95; Kingstree a80; Cheraw 3.40; Greenville 3.50; Little Mountain 3.41; St Matthews 3.30; Allendale 3.10; Charleston 3.50 inches. Many other points reported from 2 to 3 inches. Lands were washed in places and bot? tom lands of small streams were over? flowed, bnt the injury to crops from these sources was comparatively slight. With the exception of cotton, the rains were generally beneficial on crops. Early corn is made and fodder -is ready to pull as soon as the weather permits; the ears are well filled; young corn continues promising, al? though it suffered slight damage from overflows and from firing and scalding in places,*due to the excessive rainfall. As a rule it improved. The excessive moisture aDd lack of sunshine caused cotton on sandy lands to turn yellow and shed both squares and half grown bolls, and to develop too much weed on red clay lands. Bust has appeared in all parts of the state and is spreading rapidly ; wilt or blight is reported from small areas. Cotton, as a rule, is heavily fruited and continues to grow, and to bloom and fruit as the new growth develops. There are numerous full grown bolls, but the humid and cloudy weather is not conducive to their rapid opening, although occasional open bolls have been noted in the central and southern counties. Sea-island cotton has good color, large weed, and is well fruited, but some fields have become grassy. Bice is doing well, and early rice has well filled heads and is ripening. The rivers have become "fresh" al? though still low in the Georgetown district. There i s Ja marked impove inent in late rice. Tobacco is curing nicely, and this work is nearly finish? ed; the tobacco crop is of good quali? ty and the yields are satisfactory. Peas, sugar cane, sorghum, sweet po? tatoes, peas, gardens and pastures made marked improvement. The rainy'weather caused peaches, apples and grapes to rot extensively, and melons to become somewhat watery. The frequent rains interfered with baying in the coast meadows. Tur? nips were planted extensively and are coming up to good stands. ii mm The Weekly Crop Report. Washington, Aug. 9.-The weather bureau's weekly summary of crop coe - ditions says: Generally well ?distributed rains have benefitfced cotton in Texas, but in the central and eastern portions of the cotton belt the crop bas suffered from excessive moisture, many fields being grassy, and too rapid growth, rust and shedding are reported from nearly all states east of the Mississippi River. West of the Mississippi, with the ex? ception of Louisiana the crop is in a good state of cultivation and com? plaints of rust and shedding are less numerous than in other districts. In the Atlantic coast districts and in Tennessee tobacco continues pro? mising, but in Ohio Valley it is suffering from drought. Mr. N. 'G. Osteen of this paper spent a day in Mayesville last week and besides enjoying the hospitable entertainment of Capt. J. ?. Atkins, took a ride with him through the farms for several miles around the town on the upper side cf the railroad. The crops seen, mostly cotton, were very fine, having the appearance of good culture and generous fertilizing. The King Cotton on the farms of Messrs. J. F. Bland, Jr., Barnet, O. C. Sarboroagb, and one or twoothers seen was especially fine, beiDg heavily fruited with the promise of more. Capt Atkins, is a good farmer him? self, and has on his place in Mayesville corn that will yield 30 bushels p?-r acre, and also a fine orchard, and oth? er crops He also has some of the fin? est Berkshire hogs in the county. The captain is a busy man, and also runs a steam mill .and cotton ginnery. Mr. A. A. Strauss who deos about the largest mercantile business in Mayesville and is informed of the crop conditions said that at that time the prospect was unusually fine, al? though,he was getting uneasy on ac? count of the continued rains. No blight was heard of in that vic? inity up to that time. WEDGEFIELD NEWS' LETTER. Matters of Interest, Personal and Other wise. Wedgefield, Aug. 8.-The excessive rainfall of the past. two weeks has been too much for cotton, and on light lands it has begun to fail rapidly. The corn crop as a general thing is a great deal ahead of last years. Services on Sunday morning marked the close of a successful protracted meeting which was carried on in the Baptist church last week. The pas? tor, Bev. T. O. Lide, was assisted by Bev. E. M. Lightfoot of Orangeburg. I Mr. Lightfoot's able, clear presenta? tion of tiie gospel truth was crowned with success for there were nine ad? ditions to the membership of the church. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Weinberg, Messrs. Marion Mellett and Rufus Burrows are in St. Louis, taking in the sights of the big fair. Mr. Eugene Aycock, has returned from Glenn Springs. Dr. Rosa Hirschman, of Spartan burg, is at her sister, Mrs. Sam Weinberg. Mr. A. E. Ayccck, of the firm of J. H. Aycock & Son is in New York buy ing tue fall stock. Miiises Evelyn Parler ?nd Marth Platte, of Paders, Orangeburg connty, are visiting relatives in town. Minses Bettie and Bessie Aycock are visiting Mrs: F. F. Covington, at Marion, S. C. Thu DuPont House is unoccupied now, which is regretted very much, for the commercial travelers have no? where to stop at now when they visit us. We hope, though, this trouble will l)e remedied before long. Mr. E. W. Nettles left for Glenn Spring today for a stay of two weeks. -Mr. J. B. Crouch leaves tomorrow for the same destination. Stateburg Items. Statesburg, Aug. 9.-The rains still come with provoking regularity! In spite of the daily showers the crops look qnite fine. Th B fruit crop, in our section, is particularly good. Fodder stripping is not progressing, as it ought to be. Among, the visitors in Statesbnrg this seek, are: Mis. Foster, of New York, the guest of Miss Lucie Lee. Mr. Pegues, of Cheraw, is visiting Mr. Henry Moore, at "The Oaks." Miss Nina De Veaux left on Monday for 1er home in Charleston after a pleasant visit to Miss Fannie Lee. Miss McClellan, of McClellanville, is the i;uest of Miss H. Lee Moore. Mr. Paul Seabrook, of Charleston, is at Mr. J. T. Frierson's. . Misses Hattie and Dessie Norris have returned after a most enjoyable Kisit to friends in Summerton. They brought: with them a cousin, who will remain several days. Mira. Joe M. Cantey and daughter of Summerton, are at Chenj'mVale." Mi ss Annie M. Barnwell spent Sun? day at home. Mr. John H. Burgess returned to Wedgefield on Sunday, after a weeks vacation spent at his home, "Waver? ly." , Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Nelson and son are the guest of Dr. and Mrs. W. W. Anderson. Miss Quince Small of Charleston, is at "Oakland" Mr. H. L. Pinckney's hone e. Mr. Tyre Stuckey spent Monday in Sumter. A. E. PISGAH NEWS AND COMMENT. The Lee County Campaign-Mr. Lever's Speech-Boouets for Sumter County Candidates-The Weather. i Pisgah, Aug. S.-Rain, rain, a heavy one here last evening, accompanied by mnch wind. The cloud went to? wards Sumter, and I guess you got it too. Watermelons and peaches have succumbed to the floods and are no gocd. Several have lost all their peaches by rotting. Lee county candidates had their me?tlagat Smithville last Saturday. A large number of voters was present and a big crop of candidates. The speaking took several hours, starting wi1;h the cotton weighers 17, in num? ber. The whole cry of the "ins" was to 3tay "in" ; the cry of the "outs' was "put me in. I will do better than the other fellow. Nothing of special importance from any of them. Congressman Lever unexpectedly turned up and was greeted warmly by his. many friends. At the close of the speaking, he was called not and made an ernest speech during the people to tu:.'n cut at the general election and showing the danger by staying home. He said he regarded Roosevelt as the most dangerous man in America to day. That any man who had dominat? ed his party as he had, might attempt to do it in other things, if re-elected. He did not take a strong view of Parkers election but said he had a fight? ing chance. M. Lever returned to Sr .niter on his way home the same day. 3o many people look upon Parker's election as sure because many of the republican journals are against the president. The same thjng was done w.'i?n Blaine was nominated for the piesidency. He bad many influential republican papers against him in New York city, but he polled his full party vote and Cleveland barely pulled through. If Cleveland will stop his hunting and fishing and take the stump for Parker in New Jersey and Connecticut, h? ein carry those states. 1 can't see; how a man that has been so highly honored as Cleveland has been, can be satisfied to be idling his time in fish? ing and hunting when his party needs every mans help to pull it through. The best thing for the south to do af tor furnishing our best speakers-to the doubtful states is to raise an im? mense campaign fund and send it to the national committee. It will all te needed. When we take into con? sideration the immense patronage that the republican party controls, the big corporation fund to buy votes from men who care no more about selling their franchise than a rogue does about steal? ing' peaches, we are confronted by a task that will call for the best efforts to win. I am glad to see the candidates in Sumter come out over their signa tares. It is so much more manly than the old way. "The many friends of Mr. A. W. B." which is the man j writing it himself. ! We have been lookinc for our su? pervisor up here, but he bas got to be as coy as a Miss of 14. Sumter bas some good material from which to select her office holders and in some cases it is a choice of mei:. Mr. Parrot has made a good clerk of court and Sumter has ever been blest in that line. You will have to look a long time before you will find a bet? ter man than Tim. Lee for treasurer. Honest, pleasant and business-like, he conducts his office to th 3 satisfac? tion of us all. The old soldiers in office will all be honored when possible to do so. The memory of the starry cross will ever be bright and green to the children of the south, who will honor it as long as the memory of man lasts. The Second Regiment Band left for Columbia last Thursday having been engaged to furnish the music during the encampment of the First Regi? ment of Cavalry. CANDIDATES' CARDS The announcement cards of candidates will lie published in these columns until the Dem? ocratic primary for five dollars, payable in? variably in advance. FOE CONGRESS. I. hereby, announce myself a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the 59th Con? gress, from the Seventh Congressional Dis? trict of-South Carolina, and pledge myself to abide the result of the primary, and to sup? port the nominees of the part v. A. F. LEVER.. SOUSE OF EEPEESE2TTATIYES.1 I am a candidate for the Legislature, sub? ject to the rules of the primarv. JOHN M. KNIGHT. I. hereby, announce myself as a candidate for reelection as a member of the House of Representatives, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. ALTAMONT MOSES. L hereby, announce myself as a candidate for reelection as a member of the House of Representatives from Sumter County, sub iect'to the rules of the Demoeratic primary. JOHN H. CLIFTON. FOE COTOTY AUEXTOE. Mr- Editor: Please announce that I am a candidate for reelection to the office of Coun? ty Auditor, subject, of course, to-the rules and regulation, of the Democratic primary. J. DIGGS WILDER. FOE CLEEZ OF COVET. I hereby announce my candidacy for re? election to the office of Clerk of Court for Sumter County subject to the rtiles of the Democratic party. . L. L PARROTT. FOE COEONEE. I, hereby, announce that I am a candidate for reelection as Coroner of Sumter County, and pledge myself to abide by the result of the primarv and support the Horniness of the party. " TS F. FLOWERS. FOE C0U2TTY TSSASUEEE. I announce myself a candidate for renomi? nation for the office of County Treasurer and ask an endorsement by the Democratic voters of Sujmter County in the coming primary. Respectfully. July 14. 1004. T. W. LEE. FOE C0U?TTY ST7FEE71S0E I hereby announce myself a candidate for Supervisor of Sumter county, subject to the decision of the Democratic primary election. WM. M. SANDERS. Hereby tendering my thanks to the Citi? zens of Sumter County for their generous support in the past. I most respectfully an? nounce myself as a Candidate for reelection to the office of County Supervisor/subject to the rules govering the Democratic primary election. My very best efforts are promised and pledged to the performance of mv every duty. W?L H. SEALE. FOE SBSEZFF. I. hereby, announce myself as a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Sumter County, subject to the primary election. J. EDWARD GAILLARD. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Sheriff of Sumter County, subject to the de? cision of the Democratic primarv election. W. S. DINK INS. I. hereby, announce myself a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Sumter county;, and pledge myself to abide the result of the pri? mary and support the nominees of the party. C. W. STANSILL. COTOTY SUPT. OF EDUCATION. I, hereby, announce my candidacy for re? election to the office of County Superintend? ent of Education for Sumter County, subject to the rules of the Democratic part v. S. D. CAIN. FOE GAGISTE ATE. To the Voters of Judicial District No. 3: f am before you again for the office of Magistrate in the coming primary. If you see fit to elect me as in the past, ? will appre? ciate your support. Should you decide other? wise, I will cheerfully support your choice. You all know me. and I am in your hands Thanking you all for the lil>eral support you have always given me. I remain.Yours trulv. H. L. B. WELLS. I. hereby, announce myself a Candidate for the office of Magistrate bf the Third District of Sumter County-subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. H. Ii ARB Y. .Tn. WANTED-At once a man who is honest and sober and can furnish good recommendation to sell the New Imported Singer Sewing Machine. Experience not necessary. Liberal contract. Address: The Singer Sew? ing Machine Store. 1326 Main St., Co? lumbia, S. C. Aug. 10-2t* WANTED-A man with some ex? perience, to superintend Ginnery and buy seed. Apply to P. care Watchman and Southron. Aug. 3-2t* FOR SALE-At 'less than cost, a lot of shelf worn box paper. Boxes are slightly discolored but the paper, is in good condition. Must be sold to make room for new stock. Osteen's Book Sore. Aug. 10-lt Oraiigsiiurjr Collegiate Institute, ORANGEBURG, S. C. A High Grade Co-Educational Institution. The only school in middle South Caroli? na doing collegiate work. Three large buildings. Two of brick and one of wood. Accommodations for 150 students. Rooms are being rapidly taken. Equipments ample. Faculty strong. Rates very reasonable. Fare first class and nicely served. Full Business Course. Vocal and Instru? mental Music, Elocution, Art and Physical Culture. Curriculum high as correspond? ing Female Colleges in the State. Write for illustrated Catalogue. J. R. MACK, W. S. PETERSON, Associate Presidents, Next Session Begins Wednesday, Sep? tember 21, 1904. Aug 3 6t WE NEED THE ROOM. Our fall goods are now arriving, and so much earlier than we expected that we are obliged to make room for them, and the only way to do it is toy sacrificing a portion of our stock, and have accordingly made prices as follows : Scriven's elastic seam drawers 50 cents. Double elastic seam drawers 35 cents, men's fine gauze undershirts, worth 75 cents, now 37% cents. Men's gauze undershirts, worth 50 cents, now 35 cents. Men's gauze undershirts, worth 25 cents, now 18 cents. Men's $2 straw hats, now $1. Men's $1.50 straw hats, now 75 cents. Men's 50 cent straw hats, now 25 cents. Men's 25 cent straw hats, now 15 cents. Men's negligee shirts, Colonial brand, worth $1 everywhere, now. 65 cents. Ladies' Colonial waists, every one worth 50 and 75 cents, will clean up at 25 cents. The material would cost you more. Boys' Washable Suits and Pants at actual cost. All Jap flattings at actual cost. There is no place in which the investment of a dollar will bring you better returns than at this store. v O'DOIMLL ft COMPANY. The Welsh Neck High Schcol Has just closed a prosperous session, enroll? ing 194 boarding students. Its catalogues . are now ready for distribution. Send us your address and we will take pleasure in mailing one to you You will enjoy look? ing over it. J. W. GAINES, Prin., Hartsville, S. C. June 1?5-3m J. D. Craig Furniture Co. Funeral Directors =AND= Licensed Embalmers, Nb. 202 North Main Street. With a full and complete stock of supplies, larger than ever before, we are better prepar? ed to render prompt and satisfactory service. Calls attended promptly D-A-"Y OR NIGHT Day Phone, 14 - Hight Phone, 201. May 25-3m _ KEEP US IN MIND. We buy and sell Real Estate and collect Rents, in city or country. , . w We sell all kinds of Insurance, including Fire, Lite, Accident and Health, representing only the strongest companies. We'll appreciate a share af your business. WHITE & MCCALLUM, The Real Estate and Insurance Men. OFFICE NO. 18S. MAIN STREET - - PHONE NO. 143. Mcb 9-1 j