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Transmission of Electric Power. Aceordiag to tbe Electrical Bedew Niagara yal Isp s already, tee greatest -.distributing point in the world for electric water power, and it seems likely to become the gea test ?source of transmitted power presently. Plants in operation at the falls are new delivering nearly 120,COO horse power at full load, and only one fourth ot this gets as far away as Buffalo, a distance of -20 miles. "The plants now under contraction at Niagara are designed to add more than one-half million horse power to the generating capacity there, and much of this firent - increase must be transmitted in order to find a market. -Evidence to support this popositiou is found in the fact that it has required ^nearly eight years to build" up a load of less than one hundred thousand horse power for the larger of the plants now in operation, and the smaller plant is older than this. With his great power available at Ni? agara Falls, the distances between it jod some large - centers of popula? tion are of prime importiince in their tearing on the qestion of transmis? sion. Fortunately many of these dis? tances are within the commercial ?j leach of electric lines at high volt- \ ages. It is interesting; to consider \ also tor a moment some large cities 'jj that are apparently beyond the range \ of economic transmission in ike pre- ; sect state of the art. Draw a ?ixle with a radius of 500 miles about Niagara Falls, Aand the"! cities of'Mon? treal, 'Boston, New. York, Washing? ton* Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago are included. While the transmission of power to a distance of SOO miles is not commercially practi? cable under ordinary conditions, in the present state of tba art, i<; would fae- rash to say that the thing may not he done within a decade. A circle of 300 miles about Niagara Falls Just misses Montreal and Ne? Tors: city, sad includes Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, Columbus, Toledo and Detroit, even this distance is some? what beyond the present commercial limits nf transmission to points, where coal is cheap, but a moderate impovement in transmission methods maj well suffice to bring energy from STiagata Falls into the streets of !New York city. Within 300 miles of the falls are Utica, Scranton, Pitts? burgh sand Cleveland, and Harrisburg and Detroit are just beyond this limit Whether the transmission of Niagara power to distances as great as 200 miles will pay under existing con? ditions is a question that fairly admits of different opinions. A definite an? swer can only be given for each case - when ail of the factors that enter in -$o i? are considered. Precedent is not Jacking for such a transmission, be canse Sn one instance at least, that of the line between the Sabla power? house and Susalito. across the Gol? den Gate from San Francisco, electri? cal energy is now being delivered at a point 232 miles from the place where it is generated. "Narrowing the circle about the .Niagara cataract to a radius of 150 miles still includes Syracuse, Elmira, Oil City and. ?shtabula. This dis? tance is one over which thousands of horse power are dally transmitted from the Sierra Nevada mountains to San Fauci seo, Oakland and the ?maller places about the shores of San Pablo and San Francesco bay. Many engineers can no doubl; be found to contend both for and against the pio pesition that such transmissions can be repeated in New York, Pennsylva? nia and Ohio at a profit Tue truth probably is, however, that with fav orable conditions as to volumes of power and hours of service a trans? mission over 150 miles may bo expect? ed'to show a fair return on the invest? ed capital even in the territory just named. "Witbin.100 miles of Niagara Falls are Toronto, Rochester, Buffalo, Sile, Hamilton and a mc Ul tu de of smaller cities and tovrns. Ii can Hardly be controverted that Niagara ?power in large units may be success felly transmitted as much as one han? ded miles in competition with steam. ?An example much nearer than Cali? fornia an be found to support of this conclusion. The place is Montreal, and into it comes 5,000 horse power from Shawinigan Falls, some eighty four miles away. Washington, Dec. IC-Representa? tive Baker of New York ' whose reso? lutions; to investigate the Steel Trust, vere recently tabled today introduced resolutions aimed at the beef trust It requests the Attorney General to report to the house whether he ascer? tained that the so-called beef trust is ia restraint of trade, and, if so, what elope have been taken to cause the forfeiture of property in course of transportation from one state to an? other of these parties constituting the | so-called beef trust. ? Certain Cure For Croup. When a child show? symptoms? of cioip there is no time to experiment with new remedies, no matter hov highly they maj be recommended. There is one preparation that can always be depended upou. It has been in use for many years and ha* never been known to fail, viz: Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mr M. F. Compton of Market Texas, says of it, "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in revere eases of croup with my children and can truthfully say it always giv*?s prompt relief." For sate by all Druggists?. Newport Newe, Va., Dec. 15. Customs officers at Old Point are re rted to have seized on board the U. Cruiser San Francisco a rich store of smuggled goods, including silks, Agars, china and ostrich feathers. i The value of the goods seized can? not be ascertained, the officials de? clining to discuss the matter further than to admit that the confiscation ?as made. The seizure was effected inst as the San Francisco was about lo sail for Norfolk. Tight Will Be Bitter. Those who will persist m closing their ears against the continual recom-jaenda tioa of Dr. King's Kew Discovery for Consumption, will have a long and bitter fight with their troubles, if not ended earlier by fatal termination. Read what T. R. Beall of BealL, Miss, has to say: "Last fall my wife had every symptom of Consumption. She took Dr. King's New Discovery after everything else had failed. j Improvement came at once and four bottles entirely cured her; Guaranteed by ? W. DeLorme, druggist. Price 5\ and $1X0. Trial bottle fret. Carnegie Willing to Testify. New York, Dec. 14.-That Andrew Carnegie is willing to appear against Mrs. Chadwick when his health has sufficiently improved was made clear in a statement given out today at Mr. Canegie's residence by his secretary. "Mr. Carnegie's only reason for not going to Clevelaand at this time has already been given," said the secre? tary. "Bis health will not admit of his taking the tip save at consid?rale risk, as his physician has already said he is suffering from lumbago. "He as been willing to make a de? position at his home and later, on his return from Florida, he will lend his assistance and be p?sent to -testify at auy subsequent proceeding, such as a trial, whenever his testimony ?B needed. His one and only reason for not going to Cleveland now is that he is unable to stand the journey in this weather." May Become a Branch of West Point. CLolninbia, Dec. 1-.The proposi? tion to remove the Citadel to Colum? bia, or at least unite that institution with the South Carolina college, is still being discussed by the various trustees of the different colleges as a matter that wil? receive attention at the nest session c? the general assembly. State Superintendent Mar? tin, since the affair has received so much attention, Will say little about it for publication as yet, as h A desires to secure his figures representation to the general assembly, or to the trustees of the two colleges should tliey be desired. At prsent, he is compiling a list of the various branches of learning that could be added to the South Carolina college with the 'Citadel appropriation in ad? dition to that which the former al? ready h aa A new idea bas been suggested, however, that may be carried through successfully, and that is to ' make Charleston united in an effort for a state university. The idea is to con? vince the United States government of the high standing of the Citadel and secure an appropriation from the gov? ernment for a sort of branch school of West Point or Annapolis. Senator Tillman, as a leading member of the naval committee of the senate, could, with his influence, aid very material ly in sceuring this for Charleston and that city would be helped instead of injured hythe change, and the pro? posed more could be carried through. The suggestion was made today by one who had given the matter cocsid erable thought and one who was a friend of both institutions, and, in fact, a graduate of the Citadel. Cadet Expelled for Theft. Greenville. Dec. 14.-After expell? ing one of the cadets for stealing it was learned from private correspond? ence recieved in this city todav that the faculty of Clemson College liter? ally held up the entire corps several days ago and with the assist? ance of military discipline searched the rooms of every cadet in the bar? racks in an effort to find other stolen articles and fix the responsibility. The search was frnitless. The inves? tigation was carried out by the six cadet captains, assisted by their lieutenants each officer searching bis own barracks. The name of the cadet who was ex? pelled is not known here. The students submitted to the search with? out protest, so far as could be leaned. It is certain there was no physical resistance. It should be borne in mind that every cold weakens the lungs, low? ers the vitality and prepares the system for the more serious dis? eases, among which are the two greatest destroyers of human life, pneumonia and consumption. 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To teachers and students of colleges, on presentation and surrender of cer- j tificates signed by superintendents, j presidents or principals, tickets j may be sold at the above rate, Decent- ? ber 17tb, to 24th, inclusive, with final I limit returning to January 8th, 1905. j For full information, call on ticket j agents, or address, H. M. Emerson, Traffic Manager orW. J- Craig, G. P. A., Wilmington, ? N. C. CATCH Do not take chances on it wearing away or experiment with some unknown preparation which may leave the bronchial tubes and lungs weakened and susceptible to attack from the germs of Pneumonia or Consumption. not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs and prevents serious results from a cold. Contains no opiates. lt Saved His Life After the Doctor Said He Had Consumption. W. R. Davis, Vissalia, California, writes: "There is no doubt but what Foley's Money and Tar saved my life. I had an awful cough on my lungs and the doctor told me I had consumption. I commenced taking Foley's Honey and Tar and found relief from the first and three bottles cured me completely." A Policeman's Testimony. J. N. Patterson, night policeman, of Nashua, Iowa, writes: 4'Last winter I had a bad cold on my lungs and tried at least a half-dozen advertised cough medicines and had treatment from two physicians without getting any benefit. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and two-thirds of a bottle cured me. I consider it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world." Three sizes-25c, 50c and $1.00. The 50-cent size contains two and one-half times as much as the small size and the $1.00 bottle almost six times as much. Refuse Substitutes? TS/K SOLD AND RECOMMENDED BY JFLl DR.TJG COMPAKT Southeastern Lime & Cement COMPANY. CHARLESTON, S. C. Building Material of all kinds. High Brade Roofing "SOBERBIO." Feb "o ? Sewing Machines from $10 Up. Organs from $25 Up. Pianos, Upright, from $150. * SOLD FOR CASH OR ON EASY TERMS. Sewing Machine Needles of all kinds kept on hand We are headquarters for all kinds of Sewing Machine Sup? plies ; all kinds of Musical Supply Goods, such as Strings for Guitars, Yiolins, Banjos, and Mandolins. Call and See Us in Our Mew Quarters, and we will make a customer of you. We want your trade and will treat you right Bring in your Organs and Sewing Machines and we will Make them as Good as Kew at Seasonable Prices. All repair work guaranteed. We are here to stay. Call and see us in the Masonic Building, next door to Post Office. SUMTER MUSIC HOUSE, sept H M. B. B?NDLE. Account Special Excursion, Havana, Cuba, January 4=5, 1904. ? The Atlantic Coast Line will sell round trip tickets from Sumter at rate $40 25 including meals and berths on P. & O Co's, steamers. Tickets to be sold Jan. 4th, and for train pass? ing Charleston Jan. 5rh, as will connect will steamer leaving Port Tampa night of Jan. 5th. Tickets will be limited for re? turn passage on any steamer leaving Havana until Jan. 19th, 1904, with privilege of stop overs at any point in state of Florida south of Jacksonville, within final limit of ticket which will be Jan. 22nd, 1905. For information apply to W. J. Craig, G. P. A. J. T. China, Wilmington, N. C. Sumter, S. C. j i Having sacrificed 30 lots this November sales day, we propose to give you one more chance to buy a home in City of Sumter at auction on SALESDAY IN JANUARY, MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1905, At Sumter C. H., S. C., promptly at 12 m. We Offer 55 More of those elegant lots on Manning Avenue. High and dry and the besl location in the city. Terms 1-3 cash, balance, 1 and 2 years. 50x150 feet. Will supply you money to build, ii you pay for lot. The Investment of a Lifetime. Pays better than bank stock or bonds, doubles in value every year. All titles guaranteed and warranted by &aj. Marion Moise. Don't miss this sale. Plats furnished free. H. L. B. WELL5, Att'y. Sumter, S. C., Nov. 7,1904. W.i BOWMAN, Prest. 6. W. BOSH, Sec. Ste < The Sumter Banking & Mercantile Company/ Sumter, 3. Q. i **^#^**Capital Stock $50,000?**^^ Wholesale Grocers, Fertilize ers and Farmers' Supplies. Sole agents for the celebrated brand of Wil I cox & Gibbs Fertilizers. We are prepared to quote the very closest cash or time prices on all lines of Groceries, Fertilizers and Farmers* I Supplies, ' And invite your investigation before making: your arrangements for another year. Cometo see us. We will save you money,, and give you a hearty, courteous welcome. Sumter Banking I Mercantile Company, Masonic Building, 2d door from the Postoffice. Sumter, S. C. GENUINE PERUVIAN GUANO. Se" ls itself. None better. 10,000 tons now offered for sale. Nitrate of Soda, Muriate of Potash, German Kain it. BARBY & Are Headquarters. $??=* Get our prices, please. Desirable Lots On Broad Street. 2 Lots 75x420. 3 Lots 83^x250. At figures so cheap that they must attract you. Too far, you say ! ! ! Just 5 minutes bicycle ride, or drive. Have to keep a horse and buy gy ! ! ! The difference in interest on the pur chase price of any other desirable lots will pay for the horse's feed, and you will have a whole lot of other pleasures thrown in. R. B. BELSER, Attorney at Law Heal Estate Broker Court, .square Phone 12