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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-15


whether flaw existed al that point
The Board Of Education Is to be commended
for its action on the question Of school sites az
the special meeting held yesterday. Seven sites
were presented and accepted. and It was deter
mined to apply to the Supreme Court for the
immediate appointment OF commissioners to con-
that in these casas there will be none Of the
scandalous delays that have often occurred in
connection with public condemnation proceed
ings AS to the site determined ON I'm Rvngton
ST. Bishop Potter afiirms I'm n letter 10 the Mayor
that IL affords "a chance TO build the finest
schoolhouse New-YOrk has ever dreamed Of
This declaration, II may be assumed, is the re-
suit OF observations made by him during his
recent sojourn for a month with the swarmng
population the lower East Side
a serious loss 10 the city Of Brooklyn and to the
community at large. Mr. Williams was one OF a
type Of men of which no community can have
too many representatives While an earnest and
devoted Republican, there was nothing Of the
offensive partisan about him. He was primarily
n business man. but for the last ten or dozen
years OF his life he took good citizens interest
in politics He was one Of the leading spirits in
the Brooklyn Young Republican Club, serving
for several years as its president. Mr. Williams
steadily and consistently refused to be a candi-
date for elective office, hut few months ago
accepted an appointment as Commissioner Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-15

Ransom-Minister Matt w. Ransom-resigning
his post as our representative In the CITY Oh
Mexico? Oh come now, that's the best JOKE OF
the season. Ransom doesn't surrender SI''ooo
year II he knows 1t. That sum isn't picked up
every day among the moonshiners OF North car
,fip
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-15

Two terms were enough for George Washing
ton but that was long time ago-just a hum
dred years In truth II took century to de-
velop Consecrated One, with all the term con-
notes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-15

The number Of Democratic aspirants for the
Presidential nomination dt won't 60 beyond
that who deny that they are candidates Is
growing apace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-15

The detectives first duty Is to detect; and
when he has got his man II is his duty TO hoid
on to him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-15

Private Secretary Thurber arrived at Niagara
Falls on Tuesday, and Immediately after ms
arrival was taken sick. We are happy 10 lear"
that it is nothing serious. though the attending
physician is reported having been greatly
puzzled by the case. Can ii be. perhaps that
the shock proved too great when Henry was con-
fronted by something even more impressive than
we'll it's a mere suggestion of ours.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
Points From Privateer.

PR1vArEER, S.. c., April %, 1895.
Privateer probably has one of the youngest
teachers in Sumter County. She is a pleas
ant, bright little girl of thirteen, and teaches
some of the younger members of her family
She deserves praise for her undertaking.
By request, Mr. Hot will preach at the
New Bethel Baptist Church (colored) nex'
Sunday night. The congregation will be
pleased to see any white friends who may
choose to attend.
a unique marriage occurred 10 the town
chip q while back. A negro wished Tria
Justice Nettles to marry him, end agreed te
pay for the ceremony by ditcbing, which be
did. he was married in bis work clothes
the bride was dressed up. After the cere-
mouy was over, the couple walked off eating
out of the same tin bucket.
There is a ditch by one of our public
roads which was dug at the time of TIT
Harrison food in lS40. 1t didn't hold water
again until 1862 and was dry from that year
until the las three years. McD.F.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
OUR GRADED SCHOOL
What a Visitor Thinks Of It.

!Mr. Editor: Recently attended, for the
first time, the exercises at the Sumter Graded
School and having only a limited time, did
not visit all The rooms, but | saw enough TO
make me feel proud that the white people OF
Sumter have such an Institution.
was impressed with the decoruin of the
pupils. All of them are so we'll behaved and
under perfect command. saw some of them
(the smaller onel going through the calls
thenic exercises sod all the motions were
made in perfect time-clock work could not
have been more regular.
was astonished at the knowledge the
small pupils Gagged about s and y haze of
our States geography. They not only know
the counties in alphabetical order, but know
their exact location on he map. This
knowledge is taught them orally and they
know more about South Carolina geography
than | did when was eleven years old.
was so much pleased with what | saw
that ! thought ! would briefly give your
readers my impression. In conclusion | Will
say that the teachers show themselves deeply
in earnest about their work, and their
courtesy to strangers makes the visitor feel
entirely at home. NIslToR.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
Reports From Cuba.
Affairs of the Insurgents Said to be
Very Gloomy.
From the Staff Cor. of the United Press.

From the Staff Cor. of the United Press.
Santiago de Cuba, April 21.-Your
correspondent visited many places in
the province of Puerto Principe and
found everything quiet. No disturb
ances occurred anywhere in the pro-
vince during his visit. He then pro-
ceeded to Gibara, where be found
everything quiet and business going on
as .al. From Gibara be went to
Baracoa, where he learned that the
alarm which followed the landing of
Maceo had quickly subsidized. The
town of Santiago is guarded at present
by 1000 troops and four Spanish war
ships are lying IN the barbor. Besides
these there are 1000 troops 10 the
vicinity of the town. The total num-
Der Of the insurgent forces does not ex-
coed 5000 men, all of whom are con-
6ued to the interior Of the province.
The report that Gen. Crombet has
been killed is confirmed. -Four of his
command have been made prisoners.
1t is reported that Maceo is sur
rounded by government troops. The
British warship Mohawk is coallog
here. Gen. Martinez Campos arrived
outside the harbor to-day and returned
to Manzanillo after a consultation with
Gems. Garich Saledo and La Chambre
on board the steamer Villaverbe.
Gen. Campos' ultimate destination is
probably in Guantanamo.
At the urgent request of United
States Consul Hyatt, the authorities
have fastened the inquiry in the cases
of August Bolton and 0ustave Rich.
lieu. American sailors, who we're i'm
p%risoned weeks ago on the suspicion Of
aiding the insurgents. They have
found both men innocent and have
decided to release them tomorrow.
(Signed) j. FRANK CLARK.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
Shiloh Letter.
Sa,1nz s c. Anril 90. 1895

SHILOH, S. c., April 90, 1895.
About one-third of the farmers in this Sec
ton have planted cotton, and the balance vii!
commerce as soon as the ground is again il a
favorable condition for planting. The recent
heavy rains have set US back considerably.
Rice culture is receiving especial attention
this season. The rice machinery is the slim
illus.
Mr.. Daniel Keels having been annoyed so
much of late by half-atarved dogs which are
worthless 10 their owners, but hunt up and
destroy every heo-neSt in their reach, put
strvchnine in a piece of bread and put it in a
nest on the oightof the 18th inst. The next
morning finding the bread undisturbed he
took it 10 the house and placed it on a shelf
for safe keeping, but by some sudden jar
which is hard TO explain, the bread fell OF
and his little , year-old boy, Joseph, got hold
of it. and child-like, commenced to eat il, but
before he swallowed any of ii, Mrs. heels, the
mother, discovered what be was eating, and
with a qnickness only characteristic OF a
thoughtful mother, freed the child's mouth
of the bread containing the deadly poison,
and gave an emetic, which had the desired
effect; but their little dog ran up and ate the
balance of the bread and died in less than ten
minutes. The child has not seemed as we'll
as usual since its narrow escape from death.
Mrs. Keels is certainly a lady of great pres
ence Of mind.
Truly, truly, Gen. McCrads's letter 10
your last issue, stis we'll worth the large
amount of space devoted to it,"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
Cleveland Goes Back on His
Civil Service Record.
The Great Army of Office Holders
Expected to Aggressively Fight
For the Gold Standard and
Against Unlimited Silver
Coinage.

WASHINGTON. April 22.-A strong
and vigorous tight against the free aud
Unlimited coinage of silver Independents
of international agreement, is to be
made by the administration. With that
end in view officers Of the various
executive departments appointed under
the present administration are being
urged to organize systematically for the
purpose of conducting the contest along
the lines laid down in the Presidents
message. Many of the higher officials,
who enjoy regulations at home as stump
speakers. will probably take to the field
early in the summer and others are
even DOW engaged In writing letters TO
their local papers or personal friends,
impressing upon them the importance
of sustaining the administration 10 the
position it has outlined. Federal OIL
GERS in the several States will DE organ
lied as a nucleus about which ali who
uphold the administration or rather,
who are opposed to the free and un-
limited coinage of silver, will be ez-
pected to rally.
There are nearly 10000 govern
mens officers, postmasters. internal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
r.. C.. Scafe
MONEY LOANED.

Do YOU waDt 10 borrow money on eQuita-
BILE terms?
Do you desire TO pay Off a mortgage arc
re-borrow the money at 5 per ceG:. interest
annually?
Would you care TO be so situated that you
could reduce the mortgage against your
home By paving Of = small amount monthly
and at the eud OF each year receive credj, for
sill paid? With interest being charged only
or remaining portion of loan.
Would YOU ike TO buy your 'amily a hons?
II 50 read the following
repreSenta Company that las embodied
in its plan alt the features enumerated above
and many more. Can you see any reason
why you Should pay a large interest 10,
morey when yoC have good >eca!!tv? Car
YOU present any good reason why i: is not IS
well 10 receive profits yearly as 70 MAI; ron
I 10 70 years as one doss IN ranv o: IKE
Associations? Is not the .eGuciion Of
interest yearl. better than waiting c28uv
years sor profits? Borrowers Gnde. IAN.
represented by ne assume absolutely 10 risk
AS every dollar paid on the loan : credited
On the mortgage. thereby reducing i n PIC
portion 20 tue amount PAID.
Building AsSoc:a,.oa, have benefited
hundreds Of thousands, So Ga he Old cars
thar were propelled by horses. Q:Taiia Is IS
far Superior 10 Building As>oci&toaS As tie
t.oI,es cars are 10 the old auticaa'ei horse
car system. Ny time Is too much occupied
10 answer questions Tor tie c%rfioaS. but;hoSe
seeking Information for The o4'ie1ment O
their condition VIII receive iufi .afoca1a'Ion
promptly. We otter as i~ave>rne1t# IL those
who have . ~us aArauut 20 save monthly
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revenue officers, customs officers, dis
,rict attorneys aud iunumerable cou-
tractors scattered tnrouglour the coun-
try. Ta@sr viii i,- ex expected to do the
aggressive h-.h;iag IN ,ae hetd aud viii
be amply furnished with documents and
the necessary siuews of war from
Washington Nearly all the cabinet
officers will take the stump for one or
more speeches. Secretary Carlisle will
certainly make two or more speeches iu
the Kentucky campaign Secretary
Morton will deliver au address in Chi
cago aud perhaps Que in St. Louis.
Secretary Herbert and Congressman
Clarke viii probably speak in Alabama.
Postmaster General Wilson is being
urged to go West and speak in Illinois
and Indiana and may fad tiue tc do so
late 10 The summer.
The President is represented as being
thoroughly in earnest 10 the proposed
crusade against free and Unlimited
coinage of silver, and will leave no
stone unturued to prevent The free sill
yer sentiment from gaining Roadway
and to crush it out if possible. As
tariff reform was the test Of party fealty
in his campaign for the presidential
nomination, active support of bis
demand for the repeal Of the Sherman
purchasing clause the test of party
fealty in 1894, so in 1895 the test Of
party fealty will be Incorporating
opposition to the free aud unlimited
coinage of silver by the United States
independent of international argree-
ment. Perfected State organizations
with this end 10 view are nov being
formed and these organizations will be
extended to the counties.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
THE ATE
How a Reduction Of Rates May be
Obtained for Sumter.

A meeting of the Board Of FIRE Masters
was held on the 18th, at which Nj. Mar
burg, a special representative of the South
eastern Tariff Association, was present. The
insurance rates in force in this city were
thoroughly discussed, and the requirements
that would have TO be met in order TO obtain
a lower rate. At present no revision can be
made and no definite information could be
given by Mr.. Marburg, as the association has
under consideration a general revision OF
rates throughout the territory in which the
association does business. This new tariff
will come up before the meeting Of the asso-
citation which is to be held during May or
June. When the new rates have n
adopted and published there will be an OPP
portunity of obtaining q reduction II the city
will make certain changes in the fire depart
ment that Will increase its efficiency, give
greater protection and reduce the risk Oh
property.
The city is now rated in the third class,
but with q few Improvements il the fire de-
partment could be placed in the second class.
Mr. Marpurg intiinated the changes that
would be necessary, and as the expense
would not DE large the Board OF fire Masters
is tavorably disposed towards making the
changes It would be necessary 10 have II
partly paid Department with "a sew men on
dnt. Dr. &"d night, horses TO pHll the hose
-evls and IN electric fire alarm system. Tne
:"3uc5d tat, Of insurance that would De OBJ
toned by tbis change n the make TIP OF the
dre Department would save annually more
lhan twice 10 mitch rs THE total additional
ex;ta.e in the cost OF maiataining the de
pu.t:aent. II Is e>umatci that the reduction
IN rates world be not less than fifteen 10
twenty per cent. On all classes Ct risks.
Taking thiS AS q basis the saving TO property
owners in tie CITY would amount TO more
than $1,000 per year This sur. would
warrantt the needed improvements. ard II The
Fire Masters decide that it's advisable TO re-
org.nize The department on the NV pan
they should, and doubtless Will have tie
support OF the City Couucll and the property
owners OF the CITY.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
Japan's Wise Ruler.
The Mikado Issues a Proclamation
Of a High, Statesmanlike Order.

LONDON, April 22.-The Central
Neus correspondent in Toxic telegraphs
the summary Of an imperial proclama-
ton issued to-day to the japanese peo-
pie. The Emperor says be is con-
WINGED that the peace concluded at
Shimonoski will promote the national
prosperity, which has e7 been bis
highest aim. The > result OF
the war had been acnleved by the
harmonious efforts Of the whole nation.
The minister, the navy and the peoples
representatives in the Diet had done
everything in their power to make
Japan strong aud ready to realize the
Emperor's aspiration. They bad
omitted nothing 10 perfecting the plans
of national defense. The soldiers aud
sailors of the empire had won eyerlast-
ing glory by their behavior abroad.
They had advanced and fought, un-
mindful of winters cold or summers
blazing heat, and they had triumphed
everywhere. They had earned a
worldwide reputation for discipline and
humanity. No praise was too high for
their loyalty and valor and the glory
both had added to the empire. At the
same time, much remained to be done
in the march toward higher civilizs-
ton. 1t was to be hoped that the loyal
subjects of the empire would realize
this and would guard against the dan
gers of vanity and conceit. They
should cultivate a spirit of modesty
and humiliation aud strive to perfect
their military defenses, without going
to the extreme of national armament.
They should promote education and
seek to know the re6uements, but not
the efeminacy, of life.
The Emperor rebukes sharply those
who in the intoxication of victory
seem inclined to insult friendly powers
and complicate the empires foreign re-
latiops. Now that the breeches Of faith
bad been repented the exchange of the
treaty ratifcations should lnagurate
a period Of forgiveness aud friendship.
Every epdeavor should be made to live
10 peace and good will with the nations
of the earth. Tie Emperor closes the
proclamation with the statement that
strict obedience to his wishes, as indi-
Gated iu this document, will be exactcd
from ali his subjects.
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Wedgefeld Letter.
WEDGEFIELD, April %, 1895.

WEDGEFIELD, April %, 1895.
At the school house on next Friday evening
26th inst, there will he An Entertainment
consisting Of music, tableaux. recitations, etc.
etc. 1t promises TO BE- the best thing of its
kind the Wedge6eli people eve, had the
pleasure of witnessing. Doors open at 8
o'clock, acting commencing about $50. AID
mission fee only l5c. Children l0c. 1t will
be high grade in every particular, except the
price, and that is made low to suit the times.
proceeds to be applied towards building an
Episcopal Chapel. Besides getting your
moneys worth it is for a good cause, and q
crowd is hoped for and expected. Besides
the local talent, able assistance will appear
from Summerton and Sumter.
Farmers are progressing finely with their
work. Stands of corn seem very good, no
complaint heard at all. Corn is being
plowed.
Misses Fannie Brailsford aud Caro- Belser
of Summerton, are visiting the family Of Mr..
Robt. Broun.
Mr.. Alva Mellett returned home a few days
ago from the Williston High School, where
he has been studying book keeping.
Mrs. John c.. Singleton has returned from
Columbia, after a two weeks visit there to
relatives.
Miss Kate Lobby Of Charleston, is on q
visit 10 Mrs. D. B. McLaurin.
Miss Helen McLaurin of Sumter, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. j. B. Ryan.
DR.. Cbas. 81. Rees of Charleston, came up
this a. 70. 10 visit his family OF his way to
the State Medical Association which meets in
Columbia tomorrow.
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April %.

Five negroes we're lyuched near But
Ter Springs, Ala, on Saturday. They
were the nurderers Of Watts Murphy,
a prominens young man aud a nephew
of x-Governor Watts.
The elopemeut of Sol Goodwin and
Miss Ella Jones of Bamberg. was
frustrated yesterday by the mother of
the would-be bride. Mrs. Jones drew
a revolver on Goodwin and ordered him
to leave in a hurry.
O. E. Spalding, a Salvation Army
leader, has been arrested at Butte.
Mont, for counterfeltiug. A lot of
the money has beea found and several
other persons arrested.
The scale of wages in the Fall
River, Mass, cotton mills has been
increased. T~wen.y-four thousand per-
SOUS will be benefited.
kilograms from Birmingham, Ala,
state that the railroads have commenced
cutting rates to the Confederate Re-
union in Houston, Tex, and that a
general rate war is imminent.
Spain is alarmed for the safety Of her
POSSESSIONS the East Indies and will
send large bodies Of troops to the
Philippine Islands. The success of
Japan is causing great uneasiness 10
Europe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
THE AND APRIL "a. 1895.

public property occasioned by the ex-
animation Of explosives and by other
dangerous avocations. and the storage
Of great quantities of chemicals iu the
Patent Office. The Patent Office has
twice previously been Cd FIRE. In 1887
a fire occurred there which burned for
twenty hours and totally destroyed the
museum of the Patent Office, necessi-
tating the entire recon struction Of that
portion of the Interior Department
building.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
Telegraphic Briefs.
April 90.


The entire business portion of the
town Of Ardmore, I. T.. was destroyed
by FIRE yesterday morning. The loss
will aggregate $780, 600. 0oe woman
vas fatally buroed.
Morris Deitsch, the Southern Mana
ger, at Savannah, Ca, Of the firm OF
Bennett. Sloan 4 Co., # New York,
committed suicide in New York last
night. Business troubles is supposed
to be the u which led to the act
A $685. 900 FIRE occurred in Phila
delphia, Pa. yesterday morning. The
New York Biscuit Company and the
ccndle and soap factory of William
Drsydopple were the heaviest losers.
Mrs. Alva Vanderbilt. when asked
what truth there was iu the report that
she was about to marry MIR. o. Il. 2.
Belmont, of New York, would not an-
swer the question;
The Soldiers, Colony Company of
Indianapolis has bought LOU. wv acres
of land in a block in South Georgia.
Twelve thousand -colonists will settle on
the land next fall.
The Seaboard All Line announces
that it will carry the b~oycoytte case IN
20 the United States Supreme Court.
Fred Nix, the prominent negro politi-
clan of Baruwell County, vas shot and
MORALLY wounded at Blackville yester-
day by b. R. Carroll.
The price of petroleum fell to 1920
a barrel yesterday decline of 20
cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-04-24
Grand Lodge Z. of Il.

Messrs. Harry Ryttenberg and H. Clare
mont Moses. who attended the Grand Lodge
meeting Of Knights of Honor al Columbia, re-
turned to Sumter Thursday evening. Mr.. Ryt-
tenberg was present as the representative OIL
Sumter Lodge, No. 1917, and Mr.. Nose;
acted as Assistant Grand Reporter.
Among the officers at the Grand Lodge elect
ed, Mr.. H. Ryttenberg was elected a member
of the Committee OF Finance, g responsible
and an honorable position.
The following are the new officers elected
Grand dictator, J. E. Holmes, of Spartan.
burg.
Grand vice dictator, l.. Il. W~annamaker,
Orsngeburg.
Grand assistant dictator, P. F. Dunno.
Charleston.
Grand reporter, Rev. G. W. Holland, New.
berry.
Grand chaplain, A. BUST, Blackville.
Grand guide, ]. W. Todd, Seneca.
Grand guardian, u. Vernon, Wexford.
Grand sentinel, j. B. Lewis, Anderson.
Grand trustees-G. E. T. Sparkman,
Georgetown J.. G.. Tompkins, Edgefeld.
and B. NJ. Lobby, Charleston.
Representative 70 supreme lodge (twe
years)-John E.. Holmes, grand dictator
alternate, Rev. G. W. Holland.
a resolution ~fs<oring the admission o
women to membership in the order wa:
adopted and will be presented to the supreme
lodge at its session next month in New York
The question elected a spirited discussion
many favoring the admission of women to
the insurance feature only and debarrlne
them from the business meetings OF The
subordinate lodges, while other representative:
favored their admission to full ADD complete
membership. The resolution, as adopted
leaves these matters Of detail, should tht
supreme lodge decide to admit womea at all
IL that body.