Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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H WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15, 1905. -.-. * The Sumter Watchman was founded in 1850 and the True Southron in 1866. The Watchman and Southron nov bas the com? bined circulation and influence of both of the old papers, and is manifestly the best advertising medium in Som ter. We hear veiy little of tobacco being planted in this county this season,, hut we understand that the acreage will be considerably larger this year : ? than last. ? * * If Comptroller General Jones en ^ forces the law penalizing corporations fafing cr refusing to make returns and pay the license tax, there is lots of trouble ahead for the 3ma4l corpora? tions in South Carolina. . * * Ten years ago the report of one case of smallpox in the State caused more "Uneasiness than the thousands of cases that are now scattered all over South Carolina. If people will not be vaccinated the sooner all that prefer smallpox', to vaccination have the diseas3 the better ofl the community will %e. Smallpox will continue prevalent until everybody have had it T>r have been successfully vaccinated. Peavine hay at $15 a ton-the lowest price for which it can now be pur? chased-is equally as profitable as cot? ton at $ cents. The local demand for peavine hay is greater than the sup? ply and carload after carload of Wes tern bay is being sold on this market T The farmers of Sumter county would not lose money if they were to cut down the-cotton acreage one-half in? stead of one-fourth, if they planted the land in forage crops, peavine hay especially. * * * The lasting success of the movement set on foot by the Cotton Growers . Association to control the price of cotton depends very largely upon the erection of cotton warehouses at all *oi the important cotton markets. Unless the farmers are able to store their cotton and obtain the money that they need to harvest the crop they will be forced each fall ?o sell a large part of their cotton just as they have been doing for years, there? by flooding the market and depress lng prices.. It will pay the farmers to store theil' cotton and market it slow? ly throughout the year, for when they %old the cotton on the farm they mn ?the risk ol'losing it by fire or having I it damaged by exposure to the weath? er. Of course it will cost money to ..store co tte n in standard warehouses, .trat the benefits will morennan coun i?er-balanee the expense. The Northern newspapers are be? ginning to worry over the efforts the Southern States are making to attract desirable emigrants to ?his section. They realise that the coming into the South of a thrifty, industrious and tellable white laboring class in large numbeis will eventually displace the negro and that hordes of the displaced negroes will migrate northward to seek work. This is just the th?cg the negro-loving philanthropists least de? sire and they are growing fearful that the South will suffer an irremediable . injury if foreigners . are introducen and the negroes forced to seek new homes in the North. Long range philanthropy is the. strong point of the a olitiooist Species, If the South can be populated by Scotch, Irish, Sweeds, Germans, and French and Italizins of the better class and thereby made prosperous, we shall View with equanimity and satisfaction the imigration of the negroes who are ?displaced. The Sonfb CRU stand the loss of negro laborers, if their places I are taken by white emigrants who ?ill themselves and their children help to build up and make stronger, this country of ours. * * . The conviction of two white men in Darlington for the m arder of a negro ls an evert in the criminal records of this state which may mark the turn? ing of public sentiment towards a sterner and more certain administra? tion of justice to white criminals. Their crime was peculiarly atrocious, unprovoked and without a shadow of cause; a deed of bloody wantonness and cruel savagery which might nave been expected from Comanche Indians on the bloody trails of the far west, i fifty years ago, but would seem im possbie in a civilized community at this day. With evidence to convict, an acquittal wonld have been an act of barbarism almost ou ? parallel with the damnable murder of which the prisoners aie guilty. The jury did their duty, which is commendable, though how they could have found a different verdict' is 'inconceivable, except by a self stultification and per? jury tba;: should result in universal condemnation. It is undeniable, more's the pity, that in some cases furies have failed of duty where guilt has been just as clearly proven as in the Darlington trial. , But cir? cumstances have been different. The defendants were meir*: of some Stand? ing, with friends and relations, who brought every possbie influence to bear in favor of the accused. The re? sults have noi been beneficial at hone ?or abroad. . The fact that these men Jiave been convicted while others have ! FURNITURE THAT FURNISHES. Beautifies and decorates your rooms. Of graceful and artistic designs, and at the same time comfortable and complete, such is the kind to be found? at this store, and just now we have a very select line of elegantly finished and upholstered Lounges. You will find prices exceedingly low. mum PRICES i RIGHT. In Stoves and Ranges. Our stock is complete. In selecting tiiis stock great care and particular pains were taken to get a line which we could sell and guarantee. This we have done, and the prices are lower Hian most dealers ask for an inferior luaiity. Let us show you this line. escaped does them no injustice what* j iver. They get their jost punishment j md have no ground of complaint, rat then the frequent acquittals ?vhich have occurred in the past have lone g ra vein jory to the criminally in dined citizen. He has thereby been ed to the conclusion that he might ndulge his murderous passion wi to? wt aprehensi?n of serions con se? mences to himself. Doubtless there ore these men will feel that they lave been singled ont for punishment in just ?y, that they are not more juilty than many others who have ?caped ail penalty for equally as hein? ous crimes. There is a semblance of ight in this reasoning. Probably heir crime would not have been com nitted if they had known that justice ixact and - stern wonld be meted ont o them-an eye for an eye, a tooth br a taotb. Thus it is that a lax ad ninistiration of criminal law results n a multiplication of crime and is ixceedinely injurions to all classes of j ociety. Let us hope that the tide las turned and that human life in South Carolina will be held at its ?rue sacred worth. That fixed as a ;reat unalterable fact will do more jood towards helping the movement o secure desirable immigration than mythi jg else of which we know. /. * *? * The conviction of the two white nen who killed a nego in Darlington ?ounty has been generally-commented ?pon as a remarkable and unusual oc ;urren2e The verdict was remarkable n some respects, but the crime was nore remarkable and' unusual than he result of the trial. Rarely, if ever, luring the writer's newspaper expe ience of nearly fifteen years, has a >arallel case come under his observa ion. "White men seldom ever kill a iegro without cause or excuse. Occa ?ionally the excuse has been a poor me, but as a rule, when a negro has >een billed by a white man there has >een n ot only a reasonable excuse, but rreat provocation. Considering con litions in this state, the marvel is not hat so few white man have been con? victed of-murder for the killing of ne? groes, but that so few negroes have seen killed. If the white people were lot a long-suffering, forbearing and patient peoole, and trained by ex? perience with and knowledge of the iegro character, ten times as many legr?os would have been killed in thc past *:en years as have been killed, ind, in each case, an excuse, amply sufficient for the jury, could have been offered. * * * If i.he license tax on corporations should be declared unconstitutional the law-makers will be just that much nearer the enactment of a law to re? quire honest returns of all property for taxation and the result will be beneficial to the state. Why should a corporation engaged in selling dry goods, for instance, be required to pay the regular tax and a license tax alscv while its competitor escapes with the* payment of a tax on stock alone? What South Carolina needs is not a wholes Hst of special taxes but a gen? eral law that will require all property ownei*s to bear their just and equal share of the cost of maintaining the sUtte and county governments. What it Heans to Have an Account J?T BIGHAM' It means a cozy Home For Everybody. It means the same comfort to the wage-earner as to the rich man. It means all the household goods you want and desire on terms ?to suit your condition in life. It means a home furnished complete on short notice, and you use the furniture while you are paying for it. It means that when your home is half paid for and some calamity like loss of position or illness should befall you, due allowances are! made for such unavoidable occurrences. SSH The Spotless Washing Machine. Refrigerators, all styles, from $8 to $100. Ice Cream Freez? ers, all sizes', and everything kept to beautify and and make a home complete. Anything yali can't think of just call and look through my tock and find it. Prices are always riuht, and terms to suit customers. Comfortable Rockers. It is amazing what beanty is dis? played by the Kockers we are showing. Chairs with or without arms and at prices which wiU appeal to you. Ask to see this beautiful Hocker. When You Buy Here You get the best that is made in the Furniture Lice. Our| stock is all new and up-to date, and each and eyery ar? ticle in the house is a bargain. It will be to your interest to pay this store a visit-simply to compare our prices with others-it will be of interest to you in the future if you do not wish to purchase now. Your Credit is good here. The opportunity is offered at this store to all particular! 1 housewives to beautify their homes at a small cost. We have in stock a few odds and ends which we are deter 1 mined to dispose of at actual cost. We need the room for our new goods which are arriviug daily. You need the goods-we need the floor space, and while in the store ask to see these articles. Your credit is good with The Furniture Man. Ex-Senator John L. Mclaurin hav? ing accepted an invitation to address a meeting of farmers in this city on the first Monday in April, will doubtless come cocked and primed with a speech elucidating and elab rating his theory of commercial Democracy as the panacea for all the ills from which the South, and the farmers especiall, are suffering. Mr. McLaurin's last appearance on the platform in this city was at the open? ing meeting of his campaign for the senate against Senator John ll Irby. He was then at the flood-tide of his political presperity and the reception was not only flattering but amounted to a.n ovation which gave a decided impetus to his campaign. He will un? doubtedly receive a cordial welcome on April 3d, but there will be less of political enthusiasm and more desire for hard facts and common sense. If he can demonstrate that his theories are correct his hearers will accept them, but if his demostration is weak and faulty in any particular the men who gather to hear him will reject his theory. This is a hard business proposition and not politics with which we have to deal, and fine spun theories wont satisfy-won't go. Overworked Kidneys. Murray's Buchu, Gin and Juniper is prescribed and endorsed by eminent physicians. It cures when all else fails. Prevents Kidney Disease, Dropsy, Bright's Disease, etc. At all drug stores $1.00 a bottle or direct from the Murray Drug Co., Columbia, S. C. The Osteen Publishing Co., has secured the contract to print the Sumter Telephone Directory which will foe issued hereafter every quarter. Business men who desire advertising space in the forthcoming directory should arrange for it at once as work will begin within a few days, and the Directory will be issued at the earliest possible date. THE DURANT i HEADQUAI ALL ST! POULTRY, RABBI' Absolute efficiency at least expen; A practical fence that will positively turn cattle, horses, hogs and 34INCM j pigs. A fence 26INCH KA}0 that is strong, ^^f^THwf . 0 IO INCH ti ? s A A % V practically ever- ^^^>SU^??^ * . . t \ :? '-j> \ g i/UTA ? ? lasting, proven SggjW^UU thoroughly effi-,4^02a?? ci e nt under <a??gcMw?wuwras ELLWOOD FIELD F every possible condition. EVERY ROD OF If you want your fencing problems ELLWOOD FENCE and let us cac. get absolute satisfaction. In addition to this we will gladly See our Refrigerators, Ice Crear tackle. K< rs&??H . _. > - v- . ? Bl ?tiff GOP! SUMMONS. FOR BELIEF. (COMPLAINT SERVED. The State of South Carolina, County of Sumter, Court of Common Pleas. Ulrica Dinkins, plaintiff, against Kershaw Nixon, defendant. To the Defendant Above Named: You are hereby summoned and re? quired to answer the complaint in this action of which a copy is herewith served upon you, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the subscriber at his office in the city and county of Sumter, South Car? olina within twenty days after the ser? vice hereof; exclusive of the daiy of such service; and if you fail to an? swer the complaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the court for the relief Dated March 10, 1905. demanded in the complaint. To the Defendant Above Named: You are hereby -notified that the complaint in this action was filed in th^ office of the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas for Sumter County o the 10th day of March, 1905, and said complaint is now on file in said office. L. D. Jennings, Plaintiff's Attorney. March 15-6t Cabbage Plants $1.50 Per 1010. I AM NOW prepared to fill any and all orders with the best varieties of Cabbage Plants. Orders filled for any amount and varieties. Write for prices for lots of 3,000 and over. Ad? dress all orders to W. F. CARR, Meggetts, S. C. Dec. 21-3m. When you want job printing done In the best styie give the order to ?he O?teen Publishing Company. i AR DW ARE CO. RT?RS FOR f AND LAWN FENCE! j i S31NCH psafr ? ENCE (STANDARD STYLED MADE IN SIX ttEIGHTS^^1*"*^ j ELLWOOD FENCE IS GUARANTEED, j satisfactorily solved, call and see the j show you for how little money you make estimates on any fencing. \ a Freezers, Baseball Goods and Fishing j Office Desks. Something that is essential to every business and professional man. In ad? dition to our complete line of Desks, we have a well selected1 assortment of Tables and Chairs and Tables for of? fice usc. The prices which we are pre? pared to offer in these goods cannot be duplicated in this city. BiGHAM S FURNITURE PLEASES. Baby Carriages and Go-Carts. We are showing the most complete stock of Baby Carriages and Go-Carts ever displayed in Sumter. What is nicer for baby than good health and pleasure-these are the vehicles that Insure both. We can sell them from $2.00 up, as we carry from the plainest to the most elaborate. Getting Ready for SPRING! Our buyers are now in the north? ern markets selecting spring stock, which we hope to have ready for the inspection of our patrons by the fif= teenth. We cannot say just yet what our showing will consist of, but of one thing our friends ?may be certain, that we will have as good as the market affords, and as cheap as money can buy. Our stock will be entirely new, as we have carried over practically no spring goods. It does not require FIRE SALES, To move our goods ; the purchasing public are always willing to take them at a which is the foundation upon which our business was constructed. Cabbage Plants and Sea Island Cotton Seed, Cabbage Plants forsale, and now ready for delivery. "Early Jersey Wakefield and "Charleston Laree Type Wakefield." two earliest sharphead varieties and bead in rotation us named. "Succession." "Augusta Trucker" and "Short Stem Flat Dutch." the 3l>est flat? head varieties and head In rotation a> named. Prices : Single thousand. 51.50 : 5.000 and over 81.25 per LOCO : 10,000 and over. $1 per 3.000. Terms: Cash with order : or. plants sent C. O. 1).. purchaser paying return char-res on money. Our plant beds occupy 35 acres on south Carolina sea coasL an# we understand growing them in tho open air: touch and hardy; they will stand severe cold without injury. Plants crated for shipment weich :X> los. per 1.000, and we have special low rates for prompt transportation hy Southern Express Co. know of other plan ts you can buy cheaper than mine. 1 sell good plants. No cheap "cut rate" plants shipped from mv farm. I guarantee those that I ship to he true to type and name, and grown from bigta grade seeds purchased from two of the most reliable seed houses in the United States. 1 will refund purchase price to any dissatisfied customer at era of season. OUR COTTON SEER Lint of our Lone Staple varietv of Sea Island ''otton sold this year in Charleston on Dec. 2, at 3"-V. per pound. Seed ?l.25 per bu. ; lots of 10 bu. and over $1 per bushel. __ , My specialty : Prompt Shipment. True Varieties, and Satisfied Customers. I nave been in the plant business for thirty-five years. Wm. c. GERAT Y, oSttSBtt?SZ Youngs Island, S. C dec 28-3m