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* H WIUUUUUIJI illld V'JUIUIUIU w O 0 Pabllaswd Wednesday and Hat'irday. ?BY? OSTEEN PUBLISHING COMPANY PUMTBR, 8, C. p Terms: fl.lt per annum?In advance. Advertisements: One Square Aral Insertion.$1.00 ?vary subsequent Insertion.60 Contracts fer three months, or longer will be made at reduced rates. All communications which aub Serve private Interests will be charged fer as advertisements. Obttuarlea and tributes of rsspeot WIU be charged for. The Sumter Watchman was found? ed la 1110 and the True Southron In lilt. The Watchman and Southron fcgf tha combined circulation and thence ct both of the old papers, la manifestly the best advertising medium In Sumter. ??^??????hesaaaaaaa??^ ? Governor Please has kindly promis? ed t.? aid a novel feature to the enter ta'nment Programme for the Press Aaoo^la'ion aseethej at the Isle of Palms. Newspaper men like novelties ami the <mi .. Pages with i Hi get will ceYtainly be a n<>\? l exhibit. see The I'nderwnod bill separated the sheep fn?m the goats, but the Senate Mil puts Angota Mee< e on the free list along with wool. e e e The oil Inspection law becomes ef? fective July 1st, and Commissioner Watson has announced that he will enforce It rigidly. For many years other States have had oil inspectors and the Standard oil Trust has been forced to sell In those States od of good quality, while South Carolina has been the dumping ground for the oil rejected elsewhere. The name con? ditions existed with respect to food products, especially corn and grits. A change for the better has been long In coming, but with vigilant food and oil inspectors on the job the people will now be protected against imposi? tion. see The proposed Counay Fair Associa? tion, if it is organised, is not to be a City of Sumter enterprise, but an all eesjnty Institution for the benefit of the county as a whole, but primarily and particularly for tho development and improvement of the ngrlculaural in? terests of this section of the State. The business men of Sumter will give t th undertaking the'r hearty and liberal support, but only on condition that It receives also the same measure of support from the farmcs and busi? ness men of other parts of the county, for It Is a well recognised fact thut e County fair Im pre doomed to failure 11 mlfM It has the sj five and interested eo-operation of the farmers. A fair 11 cannot be. tin tre ei| to success for It is not the money spent on an undertak? ing of this character that makes It a success and accomplishes the desired ends. but the Interest it arouses the people at large. It Is for the purpose of arousing wide-spread Interest In the proposed association and to fully explain to hII who may be expected to take interest in this cf tort It improve .. htions in the county the plans that have been for? mulated by the Joint committee of the Farmers PnlOQ ?tnd the Chamber of Commerce, that the conference of July 2nd. has been called. We treat that the eoaforones wfg t?e seethe tl\e of tbe re ."ill i med a? . \w he llev?. it will If th^ people at?end in1 large number* The conference is worth more to Sumter county and |e ?very lndl\lduil in It than a do/.en political Stale campaign meetings whb h men attend In thousands, eotn Ing from far and near to hear a bun* h of oftb e seekers praise them? selves and abuse their opponents. The movement for the county fair Is In MM with the advhe of Senator In galls of Kansas who declared thirty years ago that the South would pros? per If It would r*ise more hogs and |ena hell. Sumter cotihtv is not iuis Ing enough hog* of the right sort nor enough live sto< k of any kind, and one reason for this Is that a great nmiiv of um would not recognise a good hog or dalfy < ow or horse If we met It In the road, and still feWOl know sn> thing at all about stock raising. dair\iim Of modern farming methods. The eoi.nt> fair Is intended and will ser\e as an ohjer t lesson and will bring before ge in the most con? vincing manner possible th?j \.i things we most need to know g m g There Is a rumor nllout that sin-late Justue Watts will HSlgS, and enter the roe for Governor next sum? mer. It Is possible that he h:n lost Slabt of ,he fate that befell another distinguished Jurist who es.*a\ed something like this? see Mr. Mannings plan to subdivide the large plantations and sell ISaall farms to srhite tenant farmeis OS SaS> terms and supplemental there to to es? tablish a system of farm . redit-4 wlo i. by the small farmers SJsaj Work Ihelf way to tlnam lal Independence Is well worth the ? onmderation of the g|gt? I ablest financiers a?id publicists. The plaa in theory, is unassailable, and we do not believe that the most captious orltk would venture to assume the position that the Indefinite Increase in the number of Independent small farmers is not to be desired, but the practical working out of the plan of? fers so many and so great dillloulties that we have little hope that it will be undertaken on a large scale or given the sanction of State support. If the plan can hi reduced to a working ba SSI and is given a fair trial on a small scale Ii- one neighborhood or one county its successful operation will i e followed by its extension in all sec? tions. One man w ho has holdings of land and the patience to make such an experiment for the public welfare, and is willing to forego more than a rei sonable profit on the actual value of the land would be a public bene? factor for he would be far more aid to make the undertaking a SUCCCSS i than if it is promoted and put into operation as a State-wide policy un der the regulation of a special law. see It has now been written into the re- ; cord that a powerful and insidious lobby exists in Washington and has been exerting a pernicious Influence upon legislation ami public sentiment for many years, as charged by Presi? dent Wilson, and It is put squarely be? fore Congress to find a remedy for the abuse. The issue cannot be dodg? ed on the time-worn plea that the lob? by is a myth, much talked of by fana? tics and wild-eyed reformers, hut never located and identified to the sat- 1 tsfaction of practical business men. PALLS OX GERMANY TO All) EX? POSITION. Bryan I'rges That Country to Partlcl pate In Panama-Pacific Show. Washington, June 18.?Another preced' nt was set by the administra? tion when Secretary Bryan appealed to the German ambassador, Count Bernstorff, to have the German gov- ; ernment and people represented at the approaching Panama-Pacific ex- 1 position. The ambassador appeared at the state department aftei a visit to the White House and it was under? stood that President Wilson expressed a desire that he call upon Secretary J Bryan. 1 This move on tho part of the ad? ministration was inspired by the hos? tile attitude toward the exposition of several of the great European powers. This attitude is credited to apprehen- ( Ston as to the adverse effect upon trade of certain features of the admin- 1 istrative section of the pending tariff 1 bill, especially the socalled inquisi- 1 torial section, as well as to a desire on 1 the part of some nations sympatheti? cally to support the Hritish govern- ' rri;\* in its protect against exemption 1 of American shipping from tolls in the ' Panama < anal. Kepresentat ions similar to those,* submitted to Count Pernstorff may be ? made later to the representatives of I other governments. < _11 ?O PLAY AT PIN I WOOD. lanaosew attraction to Be Presented in ? ggdgsgfl Auditorium on i'rlda>, June I ?ntsv _ Plnewood, June IS.?The play, \ Keiitu- k. \\< lie ? will be presented i by let ?! I -lent at the Plnewood schoolI< auditorium ??n Friday night, June i loth. The charactsi are well up on their part and a good play will be i presented for the amusement of those w he aMend. t "A Kentcnky Belle" i i a high < i um comedy in three a- Ul and contain:; the following east ot ? haracters: i ibei Douglas Miss Helen (Jed dings. Marian Dongins?Miss Phoesla Kosh. Marl?? Van llarlenger- Mis.< field Grlfha\ Miss Mndden ? Pearl Geddings, < indy" Vera Broadway. John <'arson James AycoCX, i>r Blake- Roy Mima Col McMillan?Julian Griffin. "Henry" Thenm Stack. The Plnewood band will furnish music. Admission is fifteen and twon y-Mvo cents, the proceeds to go for b?- benefit of the Plnewood baseball team, BEGIN lll'NGEIt STRIKE. Jailed KnfliwgettCM start at Earliest Moment. London, June IK - -The six suf? fragette leader^ wie? were sentenced to long terms ?.f Imprisonment yei lerda) for conspiracy began s hunger *trik?? Immediate)] after reaching jail. tsmtCIM'Cd to .fail. London. June 1^ Two militant suffrsnTcttce, mis. Marianne Claren? don Hyde and Miss Hunting, of the Women's Freedom league were loday anteneed lo it days' Imprisonment for obstructing the police at a suf? fragette meeting yesterday near tie resldV ncs of premier Acquito, FOR TOBACCO MARKET. J. R, M. Motley Working for Mayen? r|||e?Crops in Fair Condition. Mayeevllle, Juno is.?J. R. M. Motley of Danville, Va., who is one of the lessors of the tobacco ware? house here for the coining season, has arrived and is engaged in adver? tising the market through the sur? rounding country. Mr. Motley is an experienced tobacconist and was lo? cated last year at Lake City, and he will do all in his power to boost tin Mayeevllle market and the town. J. F. McBlveen, the other manager of the warehouse, who will serve as auctioneer, is well Known throughout this section and ho la doing some good advertising among his many friends who are planting the gold? en weed. A large force of buyers is expected and from the present out? look of the crop the quality of the tobacco should bo good and the prices correspondingly high. The acreage Is larger this year than in many seasons, and while in this Im? mediate section there is not a great deal planted, yet in the regular to becco section the yield will he heavy. The owners of the warehouse proper? ly are putting everything in good order for the opening of the tnarekt and the buildings will he In thorough repair and as convenie nt as any to bo found anywhere else. All crops are in very fair condition around this section hut the cotton is not so promising in some places, the stands being poor. Much of this crop had to be replanted and while there is time probably for it to come out, yet the yield will necessarily be cut off to a large extent. The acre? age in cotton is less this year, as many of the larger planters have gone In for more grain. The corn crop is very satisfactory at present and the harvest should be good. The ? oats crop was exceedingly good this sea? son. R. J. Mayes, Jr., and J. F. Bland, two of the leading farmers around here, produced probably rec? ord yields for this section, some fields averaging from 90 to 100 bushels to i!..- acre. The new board of trustees of this school district is composed now of H. L. Thomas, R. F. DesChampa Mid J- F. Bland, three prominent business men. TILLMAN ADVISES PRIMARY. For Selecting Postmasters at Jones vllle ami Woodruff. Washington, June 17.?Some time ago Representative Joseph T. Johnson notified Senators Tillman and Smith that he had decided to endorse Rich? ard Scott, the incumbent, f r reap polntment as postmaster ^t Jones- i ville ,1'nion County. (>n account oi allegations which have reac ed him that Scott Is not a Democrat. Senator rtllmsn has written to Representative Johnson advising that a primary un? der the regular Democratic primary rules, lie held at Joncsvlllo to decide the postmeetorshlp quoatlon, only pa? trons of the Office to be permitted to The Senator has made the same lUggeatlon to Mr. Johnson as to the postmaster, hip at Woodruff. Rock) Bluff Notes. Rocky Bluff, June 18.?W? are hav? ing summer wt ither again, after last week of \vint?f and the crops are look? ing lots tatter. There was .i large < rop nt oats made thl?1 year, they have all been bar veeted. Cotton and corn are very I food; gardens the same, but there i:. very little fruit being made. Tlu-ie la Very little sickness hero lust now and what there is, is among the colored folks. Mr. l>. A. Hat field of Borden spent Sunday With relatives hero. Mr and Mis Maggie Watts of Sum? ter spent Sunday at Mr. Sunder Wafts'. Mr J, J, tlatftcld and family and Mr M B. Capell and family spent Sunday at Mi. W. F, Baker's. Mr H. II Winkles and family spent Sunday at Mr. Alfred An? drew s. Mrs S. C Bilker. Mrs. Buke Baker and Miss Carrie Raker, of Bisgah, spent Sunday night at Mr. W. F. Ba? ker's. Mrs Daugherity, of Dalsell, is spending some time with Mrs. T. H. Jackson, To l.m amp on Pttwley's Island. A party consisting of twenty-four young Columbians In charge of the Itev, K. Q. Pinlay of Trinity episco? pal murch of Columbia passed through the < itv this morning on tlmir way to Pawley'a island, where they wil enjo) a week's outing The party consisted of twelve members of the Junior Chapter of St Andrews Broth? erhood and twelve obbr people. An Atlanta man i.^ suing* his Wife lust to humor her That Indulgent husband seems to lie willing In do anything to ph ase bis wife Doubt leas, it is his accommodating ways that make bet tired WllmlngtflSJ star FOR KALE?Two good milk cows at a reasonable price. Apply to L. B, Bradford, BURIter, B. C, R, P. 1?. No. 4. ""schedule SOUTH CAROLINA WESTERN HA IL WAY. Xo. 7. No. 5. 5.00 P. Mi 10.40 A. M. Lv. Hartsville 3.24 P. M. 1L04 A. M. Lv. Lydia. 5.32 P. Mi 11.11 A. Mi Lv. Young. (.37 P .M. 11.17 A. M. Lv. Alcot. 5.33 P. M. 11.33 A. M. Lv. B'p'ville. 6.07 P. Mi 11.47 A. Mi Lv. Manvillo. G.12 P. Mi 1L52 A. Mi Lv. Meredith. G.21 I?. Mi 12.01 P. M.i Lv. Aman. C.28 P. Mi 12.OS P. M. Lv. PuBose. 6.37 P. M. 12.17 P. M. Lv. Brent. 6.55 P. M. 12.35 P. M. Ar. Sumter. No. 6. No. 8. 8.35 A. M. 3.00 P. M. Lv. Sumter. 8.S3 A. M. 3.18 P. Mi Lv. Brent. 9.02 A. Mi 3.27 P. M. Lv. DuBose. 9.09 A. M. 3.34 P. M. Lv. Aman. 9.18 A. M. 3.4 3 P. M. Lv. Meredith. 8.23 A. M. 3.4 8 P. M. Lv Manville. 9.39 A. M. 4.04 P. M. Lv. B'p'ville. 9.53 A. M. 4.18 P. M. Lv. Alcot. 9.58 A. M. 4.23 P. M. Lv. Young. 10.06 A. M. 4.31 P. M. Lv. Lydia. 10.30 A. M. 4.55 P M Ar. Hartsville No. 6 leaving Sumter 8.35 A. M. connects from North and West, and for Darlington and Florence. No. 8 leaving Sumter 3.00 P. M. connects for the North and West and from Florence and Darlington. Note that this schedule Is not effec? tive until March 9, 1913. For further information apply to J. T. CHINA, Agent, Sumtor. S. C. C. C. GRAVES, T. M. Hamlet, N. C. The Fiftieth Anniversary Gettysburg, Pa. On account of the above celebra? tion, the Southern Railway company will sell round trip tickets to Gettys? burg, Pa., on June 26, 29, and 30 and July 1st, with final limit July 10th, 1913. Exceedingly low rates have been authorised from all points in thv Southeast. Some of the attractive fares from points in this territory are as follows: Allendale, $17.15, Bamberg. $16.80, Barnwell $16.55, Blackville, $16.65, Camden, $15.10. Charleston. $16.t*0, Denmark, $16.65, Lancaster, $14.75, Drangeburg $16.50, Pregnall $16.90, Summerville $16.90, Sumter, $15.60. Similarly low round trip rates in effect from other points in South Carolina. Southern Railway has arranged for a special through train without change of cars to Gettysburg, Pa., for the ac? commodation <>f Confederate Veterans and their friends. Tins train will consist of baggage car, nice first claac 1 coaches, dining car and Pullman sleeping cars and w ill leave Augusta. . via., :!.4.r) I?. M. Sunday. June 20th; leave Blackville, 5.5"? I?. M., Colum? bia 7.25 P. M.. Chester 9.13 P. M.. Rock Hill 9.45 P. Mi, and will arrive Gettysburg 1.20 P. M. Monday ,JuneI 20th in time to allow for arrange? ments to be made for accommoda? tions at the battlefield during the af? ternoon. Tho.->e intending to make this trip can board this train at Black ville, Columbia. Rock Hill, or any other point enroute, and this will, avoid s ne? essity of making any change enroute. See thai your tickets read via Southern Railway and if further in? formation is wanted <>r if reservation on this special train or any regular i I train is desired, write to w. E. M? - Gee, A. (i. P. A , Columbia. W. II Cafffey, D. P. A, Charleston, or S. II McLean, D. P. A., Columbia, ami your communication will be given prompt attention. GHAUTAUQUA--CHERAW, S C' JUNE 23-28, 1913 On account of performance of Alk-| ahest Chautauqua '''ml other high class attractions, to he held st Che raw, s. C, June 23rd-28th, Inclusive, 1912. tin- Atlantic Coast Line Rail? road company ,has authorised low round trip fares, Tickets will be Bold daily June 23rd t<? 28th, Inclusive, limited returning to reach original1 starting point prior t<> midnight ol June 29th, 1913. If additional information is ?!??? sired, communicate with nearest tick? et agent, or with T. c WHITE, General Passenger Agent. W .1. CPA IG. Passenger Traffic Manager, Wilmington, N. C. Geo. H. Hurst, UNDERTAKER AND EM BALM E It Prompt attention to day or night calls. AT OLl> J. D. C ILA IG STAND, 101 N. Main Street. Day Phone :.:ta Night Phone 20 . ? ? ? Boon to Women and Tailors THIS Im perial ??fimc Gas Iron B urns M per mit air and 10 DCT cent gasoline end will do a whole days Ironing for in cent**, making it a money savor for the housewife or wash woman. The handle is always cool and every iron guaranteed to please. Any child ran op? erate it successfully without the least clanger or accident of any kind. Orders can be Riled from stork for $i.."?o by The star Pressing Club man. who cleans, dyes, r.'pairs and presses clothes of every de Scripton and wil also do photographing and enlarging of all classes, irons now (?11 exhibition at white barber shops by M. M. FARMER, ''S?f'' EXPRESS WILL BE PREPAID ON ALL ORDERS BY MAIL J r v. He Was From Xenia, Ohio. C[ A man who became weal? thy by saving money?just a little every week?until a few judicious investments with his ready cash put him on "easy street.*' ifl The same thing can be? is being done, right here in Sumter. tj Put your money on de? posit with us, and watch the savings grow. The Bank of Sumter The Time to Make Provision ..111 1 "ilh Cor your Liter years Is now?during the productive period of your life. Your future prosperity depend; largely upon present accumu? lations?not earnings. However, our Hank \< count Plan for protecting and conserving earnings is proving a distinct and actual help to others in building up their accumulations. Will you try this plan?make your start now? Your account will be cordially welcomed at the FIRST NATIONAL BANK "i 1905 1913 The Farmers' Bank & Trust Company Capital Stock, .... 5l 20,000.00 Surplus, - 77,000.00 Liability of Stockholders - - 120,000.00 Protection to Its Depositors, - 5317,000.00 Active, Accommodating, Conservative We Want Your Business, e*o*ee?eee?ee*eeeeeeoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee+^ww????oo+o^?e Wire Fence We buy direct fro mthe steel mills in ear loads for cash with <u discounts oh. this rnables u^ i<? sell you at the lowest prices, which we guarantee t<> do. 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