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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

Nicaragua. The crew with the possi-
BILE exception of one man. were all
saved. They eucamped on the reef
while party under command of
LieuteDant Brainard, proceeded to
Colon, u. S. of Columbia. where a
steamer was chartered and sailed for
Roucador reef, from which the men,
after weeks stay. were taken. Com
mander Heyermau who was in CON-
maud of the Kearsarge is we'll known
in Beafort, S c., at which place he was
stationed for several years on the old
New Hampshire, before that vessel was
Withdrawn aud converted into school
ship at one Of the navy yards. A
court Of inquiry will follow, but it IS
not believed that any censure Will
attack to Commander Heyerman. since
the night was dark and stormy and the
reef we'll known as dangerous OBJ
struction to navigation.
Attorney General Buchanan. at the
request of Governor Tillman has given
an opinion as to the right Of State dis
pensary constables to enter houses and
search for liquor without warrant. The
opinion is in substance that, neither the
State nor Federal Constitution forbids,
searches or seizures without warrants,
that the Constitution secures individuals
only against unreasonable searches and
seizures, that whatever law is enacted
by the Legislature is the Law of the
State ard in consequence cannot be
unreasonable; that the provision that
..all warrants shall be supported by
oath or affirmation and the order of the
warrant shall be accompanied with a
special designation Of the person or
objects Of search, arrest or siezure, "
does not say nor does it mean that such
arrests or searches shall always be
under warrant, that where the Law,
enacted by the Legislature, declares a
warrant unnecessary. there is no viola
ton Of the constitution. The opinion,
taken as whole, is nothing more nor
less than an administration defence, or
apology, for the administrations pet
measure, the dispensary law.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21
IMPORTANT DECISION.

The Supreme Court handed town deci-
sion on last Monday Of great importance
and of much public interest. The effect Of
it is to knock out the chain gang 10 Charles
ton or in the towns and counties where
Trial Justices have sentenced prisoners to
work on the roads. 1t also decides that
a jury or six men in trial justice court is
constitutional.
THE Columbia Journal gives the following
summary of the case and the decision there
on:
The case came up from Charleston when
one Sam Williams was sentenced to the
chain gang.
In the case the defendant was carried be-
fore judicial justice in Charleston charged
with carving a concealed weapon. He was
found guilty and sentenced to pay Sl25 or
go to the chain gang for thirty days. No jury
was demanded and be was tried aud convicted
by the justice. He counsel appealed on two
grounds:
First. That he cannot be punished except
by the verdict of jury.
Second. That the trial justice had no
right TO impose any greater sentence than
thirty days imprisonment and the sentence to
work in the chain gang is void in law
Judge Izar sustained both grounds of appeal
and the Solicitor appealed to the Supreme
Court, raising two Observation-Disclosures the
judge erred 10 holding that the defendant
was entitled to trial by ajury of twelve
men and whether the sentence TO work on
the chain gang was null aad void. In
regard to the jury question after an exhaus-
tive review of the constitutional law and
rsuages under it the court holds that there
is nothing in the constitution which forbids
the General Assembly determining the mum
Der of persons which shall constitute jury
in inferior courts nor is such even implied in
the constitution.
As to the second question it is held that
the sentence to work on the chain gang is
null and void. The jurisdiction of trial
justices IS limited to trial of offenses less
than felony in which the punishment Goes
not exceed 500 or Imprisonment for thirty
days Numerous authorities are quoted aud
the court says: "tbe act of 1892 under which
power is claimed TO add to the sentence Of
Imprisonment the requirement Of hard labor
on public works of q city or county, in so far
as it purports to confer upon trial Justice the
power TO add to a sentence of Imprisonment
the requirement, of such harder labor must be
regarded as unconstitutional and void. This
ad.:.ional imposition exceeds the limits
prescribed by the constitution in defining
the jurisdiction Of justices aud conse-
qaen,ly the justice acted without authority
of law.
Justice Pope in dissenting says that it seems
to him that the word Imprisonment should
include employment during Imprisonment
He expresses his inability to see where :
would be incompatible with the constitution I
For the lack of time be merely gives an out
line of bis opinion.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21
THE WATCHMAN AND soUTHRoN, FEBRUARY 2l 1894.

The reports of the county dispensaries for
the last quarter show the following facts;
Purchases 1924, ,s0l 65, remittances $780,
945 70, breakage Sl,4C775, glass returned
So, 1925, goods returned S623 36, balance
due 500, 1850, due from last quarter $751;
869 .29
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21
LosT-A LARGE AMOUNT OF
Y. M. G. A.

Until further notice, the Reading
Room of the Y. NJ G. A. will be open
daily from $50 to 10 P. NJ.
Dailies, weeklies, monthlies, will be
found there. Also, the Library from
rhe S. L. [. has been removed to the
tooms Of the Y. NJ. G. A.
An earnest Invitation is extended to
all to visit sherooms aud take advan-
tage of the reading matter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

CAN / OBTAIN A PATENTS For
prompt answer and an honest opinion, write to
MUM & CO., who have had nearly fifty years.
tions strictly confidential. A Handbook Of In
formation concerning Patents and how to OBJ
tain them sent free. Also a catalogue Of mechan.
ical and scientific books sent free.
Patents taken through Mum & Co. receive
special notice in the Scientific American. and
thus are brought widely before the pu9c with
out cost to the inventor. This splendid paper,
issued weekly. elegantly illustrated. has by far the
largest CIRCULATION Of any scientific work in the
Building Edition, monthly. $3.50 a year. Single
copies, 2J cents. Every number contains beau
tiful plates, in colors, and Photographic Of new
houses: with plans, enabling builders to show the
latest designs and secure contracts. Address
MUM s. CO., NEW YORK, 361 BROADWAY.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21
Figures of the State Dispensary
Business.

The quarterly statement Of the receipts and
disbursement of the dispensary were made
public last Monday. The figures make
interesting reading and show profits of
S67. l39. 90 or total to Feb. of 500. 337 10.
III. e.,1o-,;,r a 70 Tho 6onres in detail
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

Among the items of expense the most
prominent are: For constables ST., ,0S9.53,
bottles aud corks SIS, 1912, packing boxes
S45e.ss, sealing wax $l,lls.6s, freight
SIS, 76O, badges S3S, drayage $6e4.OS, labor
3,329.s7.
The consolidated report of the operations of
the dispensary since its beginning is as fol-
lows:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

Cure for rheumatism or neuralgia. Buy
25 cen. bottle of Salvation Oil and use it
according to directions. 1t will cure the
worst case.
D. NJ. Campbell supplies his customers with
the hest Tennessee beef Also mutton and
pork.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

ASSETS.
Stock Nov. l, 5 39,83l.43
Machinery aud Office, 2,589.97
Due by dispensers, S2,953.5o
Due by others, lO,53o.Z4
Cash in treasury: 1,ol4.oo
Stock Feb. /, l5,626.6O
Due by dispen'r rs and others. l0l ,48l.s7
Cash in treasury. l9,H3.ll
Total, $3.50, ,347 q
LIABILITIES.
Appropriation, 5 100000
Bills payable Nov. /, 81, ,o27.o3
Bills PAYABLE Feb. |. 69,9S2.5s
Amount to balance, 9s,337.l6
Total. $3.50, ,34727
otal sales S4l4, ,s97.l4, cash received
S3o6, l47.ll, bottles brought back and break
age ST, 26S. .l6. Amount due TO date Sl0l,
4Sl87
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

NTANTED-loo, ,ooo whiskey drinkers to
w know that since July lst Glenn
Springs Mineral Waters and Bichloride of Gold
are the fashionable drinks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

TOR SALE-Lot and two-story cottage
II dwelling thereon-high up on Main
Street, opposite Capt. Whites. Apply to
Jan 24-tf. K. u. LEE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

more customers to buy
w their Bread from Jno. F. Beard.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

r OST-Suferers From Dyspepsia, Dropsy,
Malaria and Liver Complaint unless
they at once commence the use OF Glenn
Sprisgs Mineral Wafer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

The fight yer the abolition of the
house Of Lords progresses apace. The
attitude of the liberal elements is
most determined, and the talk is such
as to startle those who for some cen
turies have been accustomed to carry
things With a high hand in conserva-
tive old England. The house OF Lords
represents tradition aud conservatism.
but the new order of things demands
their abolition as obstructionists, and
the probabilities are that they will 60,
not without a fight that will. perhaps,
shake England's throne to its very
foundation, but nevertheless, in the
end, they will 60. This sort of revo-
luton never proceeds backwards.
The Kearsarge which gained great
posoriety (and among some people was
regarded as sort of fetch, by sink
ing the Alabama, the Confederate,
cruiser, has at last found its grave on
Roncador reef while en- route from
Port au Prince Hayti, to Blue6elds,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21
w AN IT'S.

A DVERTISEMENTS of FIVE lines or less
~ will be inserted under this head for 25
cents for each insertion. Additional lines
cents per line.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1894-02-21

TOUND-Hundreds of People IN every
II part of the State who testify that the
waters of Glenn Springs are simply The BEST.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

The Statesman has discovered
that Jefferson County Demo
Gratis propose to nominate both
of the Democratic candidates
for district delegates, and this
week gives the First, Second, and
Third reasons why they should
not do so. 1t does look little
rough on the Berkeley and Nor
gan Democracy, but since JEFF
ferson furnishes the votes the
brethren do wn that way have a
strong argument in their favor.
AS the delegate district was Gre
ated solely because Jefferson is
solid, why not let her rob Nor
gan in fact as we'll as in theory?
The whole scheme is a down
right steal and we hope Jeffer-
son Democrats will make it so
odious that Berkeley Democrats
will join us in righting the in
famous gerrymander.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

After Mr.. Wilson read Mr..
Cleveland's "perfidy" letter in
the House, Senator Villas offered
a motion to recede from the Su-
gar Trusts eighth of a cent diff
ferential tariff on sugar, and
went so far as to denounce it
as infamous" Later the Dem
ocratic Senators except Hill, of
New York, and Irby, of South
Carolina, held a caucus and the
cuckoo Senator Villas at once
withdrew his motion. 1t was
renewed by Senator Henderson.
The President of the Senate de-
clared it out of order. An appeal
was taken and a motion made
to lay the appeal on the table.
On the motion to table, the vote
was 80 to 80, and the same on
the appeal and motion. Senator
Stewart, of Nevada, refused to
vote and the Trust won. But
Villas had changed his mind and
concluded that the pet scheme
of the Trust was not "infam-
GUS"
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04
INuRATiTuDE.

In an editorial under the cap
ton of ssThe u. Is. Senatorship''
the Statesman, referring to Sem
ator Camden, says: There is
no denying the fact that the
Democrats Of. Berkeley County
are practically a unit against
his return to the Senate. /" That
is the opinion Of the editor of the
Statesman. Our friend may
some day find to his sorrow that
he does not correctly judge the
sentiment of Berkeley County
Democrats. If true of Senator
Camden, it is also true of Sena-
tor Faulkner. There is no diff
ference of opinion between them
on the tariff question. If SEN
ator Camden is crowded out,
Senator Faulkner must also go.
Can it be that Brother Boyer
now advocates the political de-
capitation of the two men who
have done so much for him !:
Has he forgotten that Senator
Camden first lifted him from the
school room and placed him in a
postal car, and that later, Messrs.
Faulkner and Camden awarded
him the privilege attaching ''P.
NJ" to his signature, with the
perquisites appertaining there
to- Wishing our friend we'll,
we beg to remind him that our
Senators are striving to save at
at least one West Virginia in
dustry from wreck and ruin, and
that when Berkeley Democrats
learn more of the follies and
fallacies of the theories advoca-
ted by the two Wilson's, they
will regain their senses and APP
peal to Senators Faulkner and
Camden to save them from
themselves.
If Senator Camden goes down
in the wreck, Senator Faulkneris
doomed. Has our friend thought
of that? 1t is pretty predica-
ment in which he finds himself.
There are no Republican corpses
in the hearse, neither are there
any Republican mourners in the
funeral procession. but if we
mistake not the signs of the
times there will be weeping and
wailing and crashing of teeth
in another crowd within the
next two or three years.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04
Hon. ]. Nelson Wisner.

In response to the requests of
many straight, hard working
Republicans, the Herald begs to
suggest that the gentleman
whose name is given above has
been working in Republican
harness for the past thirty years,
has always been in the forefront
of the fight, has skirked no du-
ty imposed upon him, and has
given the best years of his life
to the work of building up the
party to the proud position it
now occupies in this county,
In the last campaign he made
an aggressive fight against Mr..
William L. Wilson when every
thing was against him, reduc-
ing the majority from 2,0G5 to
l,05l, and leaving the party in
better condition than ever be-
fore. For these and other rea-
sons it is the desire of a great
majority of the Republicans of
the county that heshould accept
the nomination for the House of
Delegates. They feel that it
would be an honor worthiIy be-
slowed and that the interests of
the people would be in good
hands.
The Herald thus briefly ex-
presses the wishes of all with
whom we have conversed and
pledges to Mr.. Wisner, in case
he should accept the nomination,
our earnest support.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

The Populist convention at
Keyser last week nominated our
distinguished fellow-citizen,
Hon. John t. Janney, for Con-
gress. 1t was an honor worthily
bestowed, and were it not that
every man opposed to Bourbon
ism is needed to redeem the Dis
trict from the clutches of the
Free Traders, we would wish
our friend success. AS matters
stand, he has not a ghost of a
show for success and it is folly
for a man to pursue a course
which from the very nature of
things means defeat. Demo
Gratis who favor Free Trade with
its attendant evils of business
depression, low prices for farm
products, poverty land want will
votefor the Democratic nominee
while those who know the bene-
ficent effects of Protection will
labor and vote for the Republi-
can nominee. The contest this
year will be between Protection
and Poverty. There will be nc
side issues.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04
REPUBLICAN
CONGRESSIONAL
CONVENTION

The Republicans Of the Second Con-
gressional District of West Virginia will
meet in Convention at ELKrNs, Ran
dolph County, on
Wednesday, September 5. 1894,
at II o'clock a. M, to nominate candi-
date to represent the Second West Vir-
ginia Congressional District in the Fifty
fourth Congress.
The representation is fixed upon the
basis of one delegate for each one hun
bred votes OF fraction of one hundred
over fifty cast for Benjamin Harrison in
1892.
GEO. NJ. BOWERS,
Chairman Congressional Committee.
L. DEW. GERHARDT,
Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04
A GENERAL WAR?
Will it be Started by the corean
Spark?


Will it be Started by the Corean
Spark?
A cablegram from London has
the following in relation to the
conflict between China and Ja-
pan:
The troubles now prevalent in
the Orient threaten not only to
involve China and Japan, the
nations originally at odds, but
also nearly every one of the great
powers of Europe. England, of
course, has immense CONNER
cial interests to conserve, and
Russia is always watching for
an opportunity to add to its pres
tige and to come one step near
er the goal Of its ambition-the
capture of Constantinople and
the lordship of India. Ger
many and France are, of course
seriously interested in the out
come Of the struggle which now
seems imminent, for any advan-
tage gained by either Great
Britain or Russia would tend to
disturb that potent quantity
known as "the balance of pow
err Even little Portugal has
approximations and is making
preparations. 1t is because Of
this gathering storm, which has
for its center the city Of Seoul,
capital Of Corea, that the max
ers of deadly weapons and ex-
plosives all over the world are
rushed to their utmost capacity.
krupp, of course, leads the list
with his gigantic plant at Es-
sen. Because of orders pouring
in, by mail and cable, his force
has been doubled and work is
carried on both day and night.
After dark the fires from the
great chimneys illuminate the
country for miles around. In
lesser degree the same condition
of affairs prevails elsewhere.
The Government plants of Great
Britain, France, Russia and Italy
are busily engaged in turning
out all sorts of engines of des-
truction or of defense.
Speaking of this state of af-
fairs, Mr.. Henry Labouchere,
the well known editor and mem
Der of Parliament, said:
"The tremendous ornaments
kept up by the various nations
of Europe must be either used
or discontinued. Italy is bank
rupt, and the resources of France
and Germany are strained to
their utmost. Autocratic Rus
STA can command the services of
the people even if there is no
cash with which to pay them.
The war bills even of England
are enormous, and the constant
drilling and equipment Of troops
has brought about a thirst for
actual engagements that will
not be appeased except by some
sort of genuine warfare. The
military have had more than
enough of sham fights and blood
less campaigns. The soldiers
of all European countries are
eager to test their merits on
fields OF battle, and it is possible
that from the controversy be-
tween China and Japan may
come the spark which will result
in general European war
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

At the Populist convention, at
Keyser, last week, Hon. John
[. Janney, of this county, was
nominated for Congress. The
Omaha platform was reaffirmed
and a resolution favoring taxing
of immigrants who come to this
country to labor, with the inten-
ton of returning to their native
land was adopted. The last
clause might work if there were
any means of ascertaining the
"intention."
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04
REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE.

The members of the Republican Exec
uiive Committee are requested to meet
at p. m. in the Grand Jury Room on
Saturday, August 4. Important business
TO be transacted.
ALEX. CLOHAN, Chairman
L. Dew. GERHARDT, Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

1t is all well enough for DEM
ocrats to excoriate Senator
German, but the fact of the mat
ter is that only three or four
Senators approve the Wilson
bill and the course pursued by
Mr.. Cleveland.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

The straight Democrats of Al
ALBANIA are depending on the
negroes for votes to defeat Kolb,
the Populist. 1t is astonishing
ly singular. The colored brother
is a good fellow and his vote is
in demand when he votes the
Democratic ticket, but he is
worse than a brute in the eyes
Of these same Democrats when
he votes with and for the party
which gave him his freedom
and made a man of him.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

Do not fail to attend the Re
publican mass convention here
to-day Saturday to appoint del
egates to the Congressional
Convention to be held at Elkins
ON the 9Th of September.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

The Silver Senator from Ne
vada realized last Friday how
great d power one man might
possess, and he used it. He
could have defeated the Bill of
Sale. but did not.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04
REPUBLICAN MASS CON-
vENTION.

The Republicans of Berkeley County
win meet in Mass Convention on Satur-
day, August 4, 1894, in the Court House,
al 9 p m, for the purpose of selecting
delegates to the Congressional Conven-
ton to be held at Elkins, Wednesday
September 8, 1904. All Republicans and
all others who believe in Protection to
Home Industries, and are opposed to
Free Trade and Sham Reform, are cor
daily invited to be present.
ALEX. CLOHAN, Chairman.
L. DEW. GERHARDT, Secretary.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

Hon. P. w. Morris, of Richie
County, the bright and witty
editor of the Gazette, announces
himself a candidate for the
House of Delegates. The nom
nation should be handed him
on a silver platter. He is a good
man.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

If the House should decide to
perform the Brutus act on our
distinguished representative,
Prof. Wilson, would it be in or
der for Mr.. Stuart w. Walker
to play the Mare Antony part
of the performance on the
Goth?
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

The Parkersburg State Jour-
nal has noticed the sentiment in
this Congressional district in
favor of Hon. S. B. Elkins, and
says: eve do not know that
Mr.. Elkins could be induced to
make the race, but, if he could,
it would be a battle royal
between two big men. The Sec
ond district contest would be
national in its interest and the
Democrats would have to fight
as they have never done be-
fore.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

Queen Lii has sent a delega-
ton to confer with her great
and good friend, to lay before
him a petition for annexation
of the Hawaiian Island to the
United States.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04
LTABILITIES.
STATE or WEST VIRGINIA. !, .

STATE or WEST VIRGINIA. =.
berkeley County. -.
/. Jno. B. Wilson, cashier OF the above
named bank. do soIemniy swear that the
above statement Is true TO the best OF my
knowledge and belief.
JNO. B. WILSON. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me This
9th day of July. 1891.
IS. MATHEWS. ~ p.
Jas. W, MCDONALD.
II. 4. CUsHwx.
kfSsEY CIRQUE.
niseefn,.e
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

Japan is using the latest i'm
proved implements of war, in
Guiding torpedoes, while it is
said Chinese soldiers are armed
with bows and arrows.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

The tax levy by the Hunting
ton council for city purposes is
laid at $1.l5 on the hundred.
Huntington is a Democratic
town.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1894-08-04

CEND twelve cents in postage stamps
~ to 30 Coreoran Building, Washing
tor, d. q, and you will receive four
copies OF Kate Fields Washington, con-
tanning matter Of special interest. Give
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