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Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

The people Of the United States
will say amen to the sentiments
contained in the Presidens's mes-
sage to Congress on the Venezuelan
question transmitted to Congress.
last Tuesday. It's tone is heroically
American, and on the conclusion
Of its reading the Senate chamber
resounded with hand-clapping on
all sides The correspondence from
the representatives Of Great Britain
refusing to arbitrate the question
of the Venezuelan boundary was
transmitted with the message. The
British government claims that the
Monroe doctrine is not applicable
to this question and not applicable
to the present changed condition OF
things. Mr., Cleveland says, ut
was intended to apply to every
stage of the national life and can :
not hea ONE obsolete while our Re-
public eudures. He recommends
the appointment Of a commission to
Investigate and report upon the
divisional line in Venezuela and
concludes as follows +; "When the
report is made and accepted it will,
in my opinion, he the duty of thu
United States to resist by every
means in it's power as q willf"l as-
gression upon its righ;. AM in
terests the appropriation by Great
Britain of any lands Or the exer-
cisement Of governmental jurisdic-
tion over any territory which after
investiyatio4 we have determined
Of right belong to V.nezqels. In
making thes' recommendations l
am fully alive TO- the responsibility
incurred q ID fully realize all the
consequences that may follow"
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

Mexico is slopping over withs
prosperity. Business OF all k ind
is booming and new and important
industries are coming to the front
on every hand. Strange it is that
ell this booming prosperity should
pc found in country where free
silver coinage exists.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

ALLAN g. THURMAN, "the old
Roman" died at his hqme in
Columbus. Ono last week. BE
MAS recognized as one Of the fore
most statesmen Of she nation.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

TIE loWer house Of Congress
passed . bill Wednesday authoriz-
INK the President to appoint a
yenezuelan Commission and ap-
propriated 100000 to pay the
expenses.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

THE beginning of work on the
Tonto reservoir will start things
humming hereaway. That reser-
yoir will reclaim land enough to
furnish homes for more than q mil
lion people. and all, almost within
cannon shot of Mesa, too,
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

Ir duck hunting had the effect
10 stiffen Cleveland's backbone, the
people for once. at least, will thank
God for that last duck hunt.
cleveland talks like an American
and people are with him on that
proposition.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20
Deafness Cannot be Cured

Deafness Cannot be Cured
BY ocal applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way to cure Deafness, and that is by copstitu7
tional remedies. Deafness is caused by an Ing
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Egstachian Tube. When this tube gets inflamed
you have rumblihg sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed deafness is
the result. and unless the Inflammation can be
taken out AID this tube restored to its normsl
condition, hearing will hs destroyed forever,
nine cases out Of ten are caused by catarih.
which is nothing but an inaamed condition Of
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case Of Deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
yclars free,
F. !. CHENEY 4 co, Toledo, 9
&Y SOLD b Rfnggists, 7Ss
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

UTAH will doubtless be pro-
claimed state Of the Union within
. short time now. The constitu-
ton, gold bound, is in the hands Of
the President and Secretary Of the
Interior. It's Arizona's turn next.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

ACCORDING to late dispatches the
bonds for the construction of the
immense reservoir in Tonic to the
R@ouns of 100000 have been
Aoeted in Glasgow, Scotland, and
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

President dag he's issued an or
der prohibiting ball fights IN the
federal district Of Mexico. Bull
Sighting seems to have received o
auietus in the United states, too.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

IT is very un-nice the way those
Avo Nogales papers keep punching
each other. What's the mattsr
pow. boys' Isn't the bed wide
enougAP
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

A oaNERAI massacre Of Ar
menians took place in the latter
days Of November. The Turks
spared neither men women nor
children.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

TIE San Francisco Chr onicle il
offering silver cup to every baby
that shall be born on Xmas day on
the coast including Arizona. 1t
should haye ceme to the front with
It's offer sooner.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
nonestead NJ. lEs.
Land Office at Tu :soa. Arizona.
December 4, 1895.

December 4. 1895.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler pas iiied notice Of his Intention
TO make final proof in support Of his claim. and
that said proof VII be made before the Clerk Of
tho District Court at Phoenix, ArixSHa, on
January is. 1926. viz, Robert G Banta. Of Mesa,
Arizona, for he Swi Sec 2e, r1s,R5E.
He names the f,Ilowing witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of. sad land, viz. Newton Hackney, John l..
Anderson. Theodore r. BantA, ami Cbarles ".
Pine. all Of Mesa. Ar;zona.
ErassEJ. TRIPrEL.
Fret EEh Dec IL Register.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

Trice's Great PIa9tatien and
Minstrel Troupe with all its popu-
lar and side splitting attractiona
viii give per;ermanes at the So
eial Hall on Christmas night. It
is safe to say they will be greeted
with q full house. A grand street
parade in the afternoon headed b ?
The Mexican band of Tempe.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

Tempe local talent VII give IN
entertainment at the Social Hn l.,
Mesa, on evening of January 4th
next, proceeds to so for the benefit
of the Mes. Baptist church.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

"PUT up or Shut UpT is about
what the Yanks are saying to
johnny Bull now.
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20
FRIDAY. December 20. 1895.

If England don't like it, what is
the old fellow going to do about it 2
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20

ARlzoNANs want statehood. and
they will attend to the political
complexion of it efterward,
Mesa free press., 1895-12-20
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
s.4s. Homestesq 10. l.ss.
Land Office at Tucson. Arizons,
December q, 1895.

Lana Omce az IucSon Arizonh,
December q. 1895.
Notice 10 hereby given that the following
AIMED sc tier has filed notice Of his intention
to make i1al proof in support of his claim. and
chat said proof viii be made before the Clerk
of the District Court, rhoenix, Arizona, on
January Is, 1895, viz. thn A. Plattner, Of
Mesa, daricopa County, Arizona for the SWa
Sec IL, It's, R5E.
He names the following witnsss:s TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said }sal, viz. John L Anderson, James Pine,
Philip Nets and John A Barkley, all OF Mesa,
Ar.zona. EuaExs J. TRlrrsL.
First pub Dec l3 Register.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27
Commissioners Appointed.

Governor Evans yesterday proceeded
to make the appointments of the men
to secure a State exhibit for South Car
DINA at the Cotton States and I%nterna-
tional Exposition to be held at Atlanta.
in accordance with the plan agreed
upon between himself and the Young
Men's Business League Of Charleston.
fully detailed yesterday. Governor
Evans, as already stated, is to be the
ex-of6cio chairman of all committees for
she entire State.
Commissioners for the State at large
and manager Of the South Carolina ex-
hibit, E. L. Roche.
Assistant commissioners 10 charge Of
the work of preparing the exhibits for
their respective districts, who shall be
known as the central committee and ex-
ecutive board of the South Carolina ex-
hiblt:
First district. c.. Hemphill,
Charleston.
Second district-W. H Mauldin,
Hampton.
Third district-John E. Bradley,
Abbeville.
Fourth district-W. A. Clark, Rich
land.
Fifth districs-LeRoy Springs, Ian
caster.
Six district. D. Montgomery,
Marion.
Seventh district-George A. Cornell
aon, OraDgeburg.
Three commissioners for each Of the
several counties of the State.
The commissioners s for Sumter County
are :
Altamomt Moses, Sumter; J H.
Aycock, Wedge6eld j. ". Knight,
Sumter.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27
New Series-VOI. XIV. No. 81.
purchaser, at maturity, freight when
prepaid payable as above.

purchaser, at maturity, freight when
prepaid payable as above.
If these propositions are not met
by dealers in the spirit Of mutual
concession ~actuating this body
and demanded by the neces-
sites Of the case, u recon-
mendation is that the use Of fer
%tilizers be discontinued this year, not
as a matter of retaliation, but simply
because after careful calculation we
are of the opinion that their use at
higher rates or on different terms will
involve inevitable loss to the farmer.
1t will be observed that no recon-
mendation is made as to cash con-
tracts. The reason for this is plain ;
the enormously enhanced value of
money enables the fortunate posses
sor of it to buy almost on his own
terms.
W. D. EVANS, President.
j. W. Reid, Secretary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27
An Atrocious Crime.
Miss Carrie Lawrence Muir
dered Near Allendale.

ALLESDALE, Feb. pa most afro
cious murder was committed at Old
Allendale, three miles from this place
evidently Monday night, although it
was not discovered until to-day. The
victim is Miss Carrie Lawrence, are
spectacle maiden lady living by her
self.
This afternoon Mr.. Badger Calhoun
went to her house on bushes and re-
ceiving no answer 10 his rap on the
door. be went to the rearof the house
and finding the door open, entered
and found Miss Lawrence lying dead
in front of the fire place. Mr.. Cal
houn Immediately notified Mr.. Gill,
who lives near, and the news spread
very rapidly. The murderer did his
bloody work with a stone jug. The
skull is fractured in several places
and the face gashed where the edges
of the jug struck her. The bedstead
upon which she was evidently sleep
ing, is literally broken to pieces,
blood is all over the room and indi-
Gates a very hard struggle.
Some are inclined to the opinion
that outrage was the object, while
others think robbery was the motive,
although not a trunk was opened nor
anything molested.
Trial Justice Allen was notified and
is now holding the inquest. Suspi-
cion rests on n ortswo parties Or
ly a few months ago Miss Lawrence
was robbed of about 5000 and some
are of the opinion that she was muir
dered to stop further Investigations
Of the case, as some evidence was be-
ing procured. Some of the citizens
are highly in favor Of employing a
detective to work up the case.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27

Albert S.Ledoux, VI S., Ph. Dread
a paper on Popular Fal!acies as to al
cohol and Nicotine before the Society
of Medical Jurisprudence in New York
the other day. In substance be said
that what was to be feared in liquors
and tobacco was not the ad ulterants, but
the pure alcohol 10 one case and pure
nicotine in the other.
Plans have been completed for the
Haskell Oriental Museum and Lecture
Hall. a gifs to the city of Chicago by
Mrs. Caroline Z. Haskell as a memo
rial to her husband Besides the
500, 600 given to defray the cost Of
the building. Mrs. Haskell has con
-tributed $4,000 for a lectureship in
comparative religion at the Chicago
University, aud the same amount for a
ou:se to be given in Bombay or Cal
cutta.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27
Gobbled Them Up.
The Bond Issue Subscribed
Ten Times OVer-A Pos
sible Effect.

New YORK, Feb. 20.-The sub.
scription books for the $62,315.000
United States 4 per cents. were
opened promptly at 10 o'clock this
morning at the office Of j. Pierpont
Morgan g. Co.. and just twenty-five
minutesI alter the subscriptions were
closed. There was little or no ex-
element at the Office Of Morgan &
Co.. In fact, tie attendance there
was about the same rs OF ordinary
business days. This is accounted
for by the fact that tie bulk Of the
bids we're sem in by mail, and for
this reason to-day's performance was
looked on as a mere formally, to use
the expression Of one of the leading
members OF the syndicate. The
bonds were subscribed fu- at least
ten times over, and the loan IN
every particular has been an enor-
mous zee Mr.. Morgan is au-
thority for the statement that no de-
tails will be given out until Satur-
day. when the allotments are to be
made. The bonds sold at 4 per
cent. premium in London to-day, and
l16 was bid here on the street this
morning.
A principal member Of the syndi-
cate is authority for the statement
that the enormous over-subscrlptior:
of the bonds was astounding, even &c
the syndicate The success Of TIE
whole deal abroad cannot be measpr-
ed III the Immediate connection witt:
the sale Of the bonds. 1t is a%tici.
patcd that it will revive the interest
in American securities and stimn-
late an interest il tour railroaG
securities such as has No. existed
since the Barring panic, thus turning
the real balance of exchange in
favor, so that when exports Of bread
stutfs begin next tall the naturaltl flow
of gold will once Hlo.e be toward the
United States. The strain upon cur
gold holdings will thus be relieved
for the first time in two years.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27
Allen University Burned.
Ashes Mark the Location OF
That Important Colored
Institution.

Just after 2 o'clock this morning
an alarm was rung in from box 81 at
the c. c. & a depot. The engines
did not respond with their usual
promptness, and it was some minutes
before they turned out. Somehow,
it was supposed that the fire did
not amount to much, and those who
were up at the hour did not take
much interest in the matter until.
about fifteen minutes later, a second
alarm was rung in. Finally word
was spread that Allen University
was in flames and that there was
little hope of saving it.
And when the old building once
got we'll warmed up, it was, indeed,
a hopeless task for two or three
engines to attempt to subdue the
fire. A stiff breeze was blowing and
the flames lept far up into the dark
ness, licking out great fiery tongues
fifty feet in length as if seeking
something more to devour The
sparks and pieces of burning pine
were whirled into the air by the
thousands, and some of them driven
blocks away by the wind. Fortu-
nate it was that the big new annex
to the east of Old Allen was built OF
brick and the roof Of galvanized
iron ; burning splinters fairly rained
upon it and the great heat would
have scorched and ignited any less
inhamable material.
In one and a half hours the two
tall chimneys and the brick wall Of
the basement was all that marked the
location Of the big three-story build
ing.
Noneof the officers ofthe university
were upon the ground or g%etatable,
and it was difficult al such an hour
to obtain any definite information.
The building was insured, but for
what amount is not known. The fire
originated, as well as those who
discovered it could Judge, between
the walls Of the second story room
on the northeast corner of the build
ing, with neither fue, stove pipe nor
chimney in close proximity, and is
therefore a mystery. 1t was dis.
covered by a student when the room
was filled with smoke. A good deal
Of the furniture was saved.
There are about 230 pupils, day
scholars and boarders, in attendance
at Allen, but only a few occupied
rooms in the building.
Although there were two hydrants
in the vicinity, the engines found it
hard to get water, and there seems
to be something very rotten" about
the hose. Section after section of it
burst, and, of course, retarded the
efforts of the firemen If water had
been o~btainable, early enough, the
south wing, containing the mess hall
on one floor and chapel on another,
could have been saved.-We State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27

France levies tribute annually to the
extent of $3.50, 900, 600 for the support
of her standing army, while Italy taxes
her subjects $50 900 900 fer the same.
"Mussels are generally eaten pick
led," said a fisherman, .'but fried
musse!s are delightful. They should
be opened as you would open oysters
aud fried as you would fry an oyster or
a soft clau. touched 10 crumbs or Dip
ped in batter. They are richer than
oyester or clans, and SO they soon pail
on the taste, but as a novelty they are a
delicacy.'
France pays increasing attention to
forestry aud is acquiring and replaut-
ing much waste land to control torrents
and prevent the spread of sand dunes.
About fifteen and a-ha;i per cent. of the
total area oe France is in forest. a total of
3222.422 square miles, of which the state
damages about one-third The forest
ho.diass Of the communes and of pub-
tic institutions are much larger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27
LIKE HOT CANES IN LONDON.

LONDON, Feb. 20.-The United
States loan prospectus was issued
very late yesterday afternoon, and a
regular fight ensued at Morgan's for
places in the line, and this morning
there was a renewed rush of sub
scribers. The loan was subscribed
for many times over. The premium
at one time this afternoon reached
I 3-S.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27

Mrs. Emily Tnorae, who resides at Toledo,
Washington, says she has never been able to
procure any medicine for rheumatism tha,
relieves the pain so quickly and efsctually as
Chamberlain's Pain Balm, and that she hAS
also used il for lame back with great success.
For sale by Dr.. 4 ] China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27
C. NJ. Efrd,
Ira B. Jones',
w. D. Evans,
J. J. Gentry,
S. P. Glenn,
Oa~-.4kaa
Committee.

(Note.-The sentences within brack-
cts were struck out after the paper had
been given to the press. This is
signi6caut.-Editor The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27
SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 81, 1895.

organization for the State. Let these
delegates be chosen at a primary, 10
which all white Democrats can unite
aud move. and vote for men without
regard to past political differences or
affiliations. Let character, patriotism.
ability aud devotion to the main pur-
poses FOR which the convention has
been called be the tests Of fitness of the
delegates, aud let the nominees Of the
party be Loyalty supported at the cleo
ton.
A Constitution framed by u best
mel, elected 10 this spirit, would be
worthy Of our State and its history.
ali must recognize that a Constitution
should deal with principles, proper to
be incorporated in the organic law, and
not with matters of detail, which is the
province of the Legislature (therefore
the fear entertained by some that it is
designed to fix and perpetuate the ''dis.
pensary law" or scheme 10 the Constitu-
ton is without any foundation what
ever. This is and should be a matter
within the control Of the Legislature.
This State has taken and maintains
high ground in the matter of education,
aud DO r~etrograde movement on this
line need be feared. In fact, the Con-
stitution should make it the duty of the
Legislature to make provision for the
liberal support of our public schools.)
With a Constitution made by our own
people, suited to their genius and con-
dition, endorsed by the great body Of
the white race as promotive of the best
interests of the whole State and estab
fishing by adequate aod valid provisions
the supremacy Of the white men and
delivering US forever from the fear Q
negro domination, our State will beg y
a new era of progress and prosperity
(Signed)
C. NJ. E6rd,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-02-27
Fred Douglass Dead.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-Frederick
Douglass, the we'll known colored or
ator, died suddenly at I o'clock to.
night Of heart disease at his home in
A%nacostia, a suburb Of Washington.
lie was a prominent figure in the wo-
mans convention this afternoon,
where he occupied a seat upon the
platform. He was apparently in the
best Of health at that time.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14
Sans SOuCi.

The most lovely spot on Oahu is
Sans Souci. This favorite seaside
resort, which has been immortalized
by the pen OF Robert L. Stevenson,
who resided there for months, is
only four miles from Honolulu and
within easy reach of the tramcars.
The surroundings and bathing at
this famous resort are superior to
anything found in the Hawaiian
Islands. Cottages and board can
be obtained on easy terms. The
table set by the manager is better
than any offered here at other ho-
tells. For picnics, bathing parties
and outings the best accommodation
can be secured by giving notice to
the manager.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

NJ Geo. III. Paris OF the Advertiser
was robbed of $1.50 by the Pullman
Gar Co. between Kansas City and
st. Louis. He has got the money
back. He has had unique expert
once. 1t takes a Honolulu news
paper man to get even with the
Pullman Car Goa job even worse
than getting even with a Honolulu
capitalist and erector of buildings.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

The Leilani dance to- night will be
a grand success. The Independ-
ence Hall is most beautifully decor
ated and all arrangements are per-
feet. Buses will take the guests
home "sfter the ball is over" through
King, Beretania aud Nuuanu streets
at rate Of Zoe. a passenger.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

Miss Helen Dauvray has slim
but appreciative audience last night,
Her dramatic recitsls were tho
roughly appreciated and Miss Alice
Rice's piano playing was received
with deserved encores. And Frank
Hoogs smiled aud played the band.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

Dress goods in quantities to suit
are being sold daily at l.. B. Kerr's
on Queen street. Ladies, before
purchasing elsewhere should exam
inc this fine stock. A full line of
Ladies Hats, Girls Hats, Boys Hats
and Mems Hats from Csc. each.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

Those Millinery Ornaments, Flow
ers, Feathers and Fancy Jet Sprays
at L. B. Kerr's should be seen to be
appreciated. They are without ex-
ception the finest ever imported
here. Don't forgetl A single arti-
Gle or yard at wholesale prices y
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

Although building alterations are
going on, N. S. Sachs is still pre-
pared TO do business, all orders by
telephone will be promptly executed
and delivered free to any part of
the city.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

A Chinese thief entered room in
Fowler's yard and relieved its oc-
cupant Of nearly $50.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

"Little Nell" the California Dia-
mond did the missionary act last
night. One more proof OF her
versatility.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

d. B. Smith leaves for New York
to-day ON business connected with
his prominent shoe business.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

Hilo is getting independent. Seat.
tie now ships direct the grain and
-four needed by the rainy city.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

Mrs. Eleanor Graham gave an ele-
CANT luau last evening at the resi-
denee of her uncle, Mr.. John Ena,
to number OF her friends.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

Gardner Wilder, Howard Hitch
cock and party are rusticating on
top of Maunakea.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

The steamer Altmore will arrive
here en- route to Yokohama from
Portland on September 9th. Theo.
II. Davies g. Co. are the agents.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

The smoking concert of the Ho-
nolulu Cricket Club on the Goth
ought to be we'll attended. A most
entertaining programme has been
arranged for the occasion.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-14

A new vessel will take the place
of the wrecked missionary vessel r.
w. Logan.