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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
President For Patriots.
The Unique Election Held
Yesterday by the. Faithful.

New YORK. July 10-A national
Cuban presldential election is being
held all over the United States to-day
and also in Mexico, Jamaica and South
America.
Last night the political clubs compos-
ing the International party Of Cuban
revolutionists met in the various cities
of these countries and every one elected
a delegate to the electoral college.
which will decide who is to be presi-
dent Of the Provisional government of
Cuba to fill the vacancy caused by the
death of the late President Jose Marti.
The election being special, for the Of
fee Of president only, the delegates Of
the electoral college will not meet Co.
gether, but will send their attested bal
lots to the ofice Of the treasurer of the
party in every one of the countries
named Then the international dele-
gates will count the ballots and de-
clare the election of the successful can.
didatc. The treasurer of the party
in the United States is Mr.. Benz. J.
Guerra, whose headquarters are in this
city.
To-day Mr.. Guerra is absorbed 10 the
interesting occupation Of receiving
election returos. There are, it is said
over one hundred clubs controlling as
many election districts 10 the United
States. At l O'Clock returns had been
received from New York city, Chicago
New Orleans, Jacksonville, Vera Cruz,
Mexico and Philadelphia The dele
gates FROM all these cities will cast
their ballots for Thomas Palma The
indications are,'' said Mr.. Guerra to-
day, that Mr.. Palma will be elected
unanim ously. for all the other caudi-
dates bave withdrawn, or are withdraw
ing :"
when will tie new president be 10
sueurated %
LAS soon as practicable. The cou-
veption of the Provisional government
will meet in Cuba at a very early date,
perhaps tomorrow, bat | cannot give
the exact time. for cable commuuica-
ton lie SO much Interrupted that delay
is often caused on most important mat
ters."
The new president is lawyer by
profession aud has good record as
wise statesman, mau Of broad views
and brave soldier. He has been
identified with the cause Of Caban In-
dependence for many years
There is DOW no doubt that gcod
republican government will 5000 oe
firmly established in Cuba. ADD it will
be great country after that.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
How Johnson Escaped.

The correspondent Of the Nevs and
Courier gives the following account
Of how Andrew Johnson, the life
convict from Sumter made his escape
from the guards:
Hook Hill, July l0-The good
management of the force of convicts
at work on the Winthrop College
grounds has been more than once
commented on; not only has the
cost of support been reduced to
minimum, but the convicts have been
we'll guarded. Monday, however,
one of them managed to escape by a
piece of cunning unequalled here
about. Andrew Johnston, a mulatto
life convict, from Sumter, was en-
ployed in painting under Mr. Fl. A.
Brown, who is in charge of this part
of the work. Johnston asked and
obtained permission to go out on the
grounds. Instead of this he went
into the main building aud secured a
hat and coat belonging to Mr. Brown.
and also an old pair cf "overalls"
left there by Mr.. Smith, the superin.
tendent Of the brickwork. Taking
these clothes he went back to the
dormitory ,and IN one of the rooms en-
the lower floor put them on over his
stripes There is circle of guard
stands around all the bnilding, and
the movements of convicts within
these limits is not continually watch
ed, but none is allowed to
pass. Trusting to his disguise
Johnston marched out in full view
of two of the guards, and
as they were looking only for
stripes they took no notice of him
He passed the limits successfully,
and was gone an hour before his es-
cape was discovered. Even then it
was thought that he might be
hiding about the grounds. but
a search showed thai the ar
:icles of clothing above named
were gone, and then the method OF
his escape was made plain As yet
there is no trace of him after leaving
the grounds, though the guards are
after him.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
ORGANIZING FOR A FIGHT.

After remaining in session till
nearly midnight the conference final
adjourned They gave to the press
only the cut and dried, specially pre-
pared matter desired, and withheld
all information as to the proceedings.
There was good deal of talk during
the conference, but how the members
stood on the adoption of the address
is not known
The following resolution was
adopted
, Resolved, That the State executive
committee be appointed by the chair
man of this conference, consisting of
one member from each county to
direct and manage the convention
campaign for the State, each member
of the State committee to be author
lied to appoint one representative
for each precinct to direct the cam
paign in his county. That we hold
ourselves in readiness t6 join with
the liberal white men in every county
who ask or may ask our support. but
if none appear, we recommend that a
ticket be nominated by our people
and be voted for by them at the cleo
for delegates to the Constitutions
convention. Be it further
Resolved, That the above men-
toned organization continue the
work of organizing clubs and raising
funds for the prosecution of the fight
for honest elections now in progress
in the Federal courts. and that this
organization work in harmony with
the Ministerial Union.
Under the above resolution Q II.
Richardson was appointed as the
member of the committee from Sum-
ter County.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
The Whole Family Drowned

BATH, \. Y, July "a drowning
accident occurred jnst off Bluff Point,
on Lake Keuka, at about O'Clock
to-day, by which FIVE persons lost their
lives. Terry Tuft, with his wife and
three children, left Gibson's Landing
in a sail boat to cross the lake.
4 strong wind was blowing and
when opposite the point, the
boat was capsized and the whole
party drowned. No one saw the
accident and the boat was not
discovered until 3 o'clock, when the
bodies were recovered in about ten
feet of water The Tufts lived near
Gibson, where they came last April.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
The Ministers Are Mad.
Their Union Repudiate The
Conferences Action.

The following card from the Colored
Ministerial Union shows that the negro
politicians captured the State confer
ence of the negroes cc Wednesday, and
got the upper baad of the ministers,
issuing an address of which they did
DOT approve:
To the Editor of The State You
will please allow me to say that the
Ministerial Union Of South Carolina is
not 10 accord with the tone and spirit
of the address issued by the conference
of the 10th ipst We assume zone of
the responsibility. aud take this method
Of telling the friends of our cause that
the work of yesterday is the selfish
work of politicians aud such plant
tools as are void of common sense, and
blinded to the negroes best interest
The sensible ministers Of this State can
see clearly that the condition of af-
fairs in ,h,s State must be settled by
the citizens of this State and DOT by
the Northern people. nor the Federal
government.
We are fully aware that we must rise
10 proportion to the sentiment made lp
our favor among the white people Of
the State in which We live We stand
to the principles promulgated by the
Ministers Union aod ask to be meas
ured ooly by our intelligence and
property and to this extent we ask for
presentation.
We reiterate that we are not welded
to any political party We want peace,
prosperity and good government. Let
the parties and politicians 60 to die
ders.
We are considering tae advisa bility
Of calling the Union together that the
voice Of the people might be heard and
not the will of those who are bidding
for the loaves aud fishes of '96.
WM. D. CHApPELLE,
Chairman Ministers Union.
H ". RAEFoRD, Sec.
ANOTHER PROTEST.
Secretary Raiford. of the Uoion,
hands in the following additional card {:
To the Editor Of The State Many
of the ministers of thought and follow
ing we're purposely denied the floor.
They were not allowed opinion or word
10 the meeting hence they feel and
declare themselves free from any part
or responsibility in some of the wild
and extravagant demands and declara-
tons of the convention on the 10Th
inst. H. NJ RAlFoRD.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
Rifed the Burglar Chest,


Pittsfeld., III July lo-The Ex-
change Bank, of Miller, twelve
miles from this city owned and run
by c. E Botin, was entered early
yesterday morning by burglars, who
successfully opened the safe. They
entered the burglar chest without the
use of powder or tools, and it is sup
posed took the entire contents Then
the chest was closed and the combi-
nation Jock taken of to prevent it
being opened. The telephone wire
was cut to prevent communication
with the authorities Mr. Botin re.
fuses to say how much money the
safe contained.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17

a horse kicked H. 5 Skater, of the FREQ
myer House, Middleburg. n I, on the knee.
which laid him up in bed and caused he
knee Joint 70 become still. 4 friend recon-
mended him 10 use Chamberlain > Pain Balm.
which he did, and in two days was able TO be
around Nr ShAier has recommended il 10
many others and Says it is excellent for any
kind of u oruise or sprsn. This same Rem
edy is also famous for Its cures of rheuma-
tism. For sale ov Dr. a } China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
The Conservative Democrats of the

The Conservative Democrats of the
county, in convention assembled op
Monday last. appointed committee to
treat with the Refo-mers and endeavor
to obtain from them the concession that
the delegation to the Constitutional
Convention be equally divided between
the factions Their action is to be
strongly commended They have placed
themselves on record as favorIns any
honorable compromise that would avoid
the necessity Of bitter factional fight,
and if all else fails. and that fight has
to come. the responsibility for it will
no. rest with them m.-Darlington Ne~s.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. e. caliouetfe. Druggist. Beaver>viie
ILL.,. says: ITO Or Kings New Discovery l
owe my life. Was taken with La Grippe ana
tried all the physicians for miles about bu; q
30 avail a,l given UP and :yl; could
no. live Having Dr. King New Discovery
in my store sent for bottle and began is
use and ircm he frs; dose began :" get better.
ana after nSing three bottles WAS W ARD
abcu, again. 1t is worth lis weight in soid.
We won't keep store or hor>c wi,hor, X
Get free trial botle N J. F. W. DeLorr:e's
Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Save in the world for Cuts, Bruse.
Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, letter
Chappsd Hands Chilolains, Corns and all
Skin Eruptions. and positively cures Piles CT
20 pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
25cents per box. For sale by DR.. ]. F. W. De
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17

10 tuS u]Su VI Jul ldCC, VIC oH-
nounce tina: no legal constitution can
be made with our united opposition
We must organize to continue to
raise the means to prosecute the fight
now pending in the Federal courts
for the preservation of constitutional
liberty to final termination. and to
make such showing in the approach
ing election as will enable us to move
Congress to action through petitions.
Before final determination Of the
litigation the proposed convention
may be holden and all the wicked
plans of our enemies incorporated
into new constitution, but il we
shall prove to the satisfaction Of the
Federal Supreme Court that IN It's
making all the rights and franchises
granted us by the Sepreme Constltu-
tion nave beer, ignored and trampled
under feet. of which we have no
doubt, through fraudulent and uncon-
stitutlonal registration laws, the new
constitution will amount to nothing,
and our enemies will have their pains
for their labors
We congratulate all lovers Of hon
est government in this State for the
possession Of at least one Judge, IN
the person of Chic: Justice Mclver,
whose judicial ermine remains un-
sullied, and grieve to feel that the
tiauul;u soon come when our State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1895-07-17
SUMTER. S. c., WEDNESDAY, JULY II, 1895.

will be- deprived of the last of such
tribunes
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

any set of people. And the clean,
wholesome advice which they pro-
mulgate SO constantly ought 10 have
the wire edge taken off of it before
being dispensed. 1t might do, as a
sort OF summer iallow to their great
but overworked intellects for them
to dispense with some of the advice
rather than to continue their i'm
poverishing practice Of dispensing
the advice inself. 1t has been sug-
gested that the attic agriculturist, who
has his Office in his hat. might hold
his breath, instead of getting trusted
Tor circulars advisin & farmers to hold
their wheat; but it is objected, that
the breath is usually 50 strong that
he can't hold it. What Minnesota
needs is the summer fallowing-with
plenty Of fertilizers.-Argus.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

w. H. Standish, the self crowned
king of the late Populist party in
North Dakota, and heir apparent to
the governing throne of the new party
which he is trying to form out of the
debris from the last election, is out
with orders of instructions to all,
irregardless of party, who are in
clined to sympathize with him in his
new desire for self preferment, tel
ling the proper steps to be taken to
aid him in his new scheme.
He is in favor of having a very
early convention, and favors a plat
form embracing the following issue:
The free coinage of silver, an income
tax Law, the right of tnal by jury and
the retention of greenbacks as re-
demption money. Mr.. Standish says
tina: the right of an American citizen
to jury trial was abolished, last
year, by eur highest courts. This is
news to Us, We must confess, and We
believe it is to every one who still
possesses the average intelligence of
a sane person. Simply because the
higher courts did not hold the same
view as he did in regard to the Deb's
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

trial, Mr.. Standish accuses it If do
ing away with the right Of a trial by
jury. Mr.. Standish also says that it
was "the greenbacks that saved the
nation" We wonder what credence
he gives to the boys in blue, who
went out from their homes, leaving
everything near and dear to them, to
fight tor the preservation Of that
home and of our nation. Will not
Mr.. Standish, in his English logic, be
fair enough to admit that it was the
Union soldiers,who fought under the
guidance of the Republican party
and its martyred leaders, who saved
this nation?-Sherbrooke Tribune.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16
Take a Little Recreation.

Take a Little Recreation.
Go to the James River Valley State
FAIR at jamestown Sept Alto %, IS
take well earned vacation for few
days. but don'tleave wife and daughters
behind. The Fair this year will be a
liberal education to those who study its
exhibits. Half fair on railroads.
Now is the time to begin to prepare
exhibits for the fair. Select the hest
specimens of the products Of your field
and household. collect them together.
and when the time arrives, take or send
them to the fair. This is Fair for the
people of the entire state. and there
should be q good attendance from this
locality. SEED your name and address
on postal card to the secretary, J. j.
Nierling. Jamestown n D., for premium
list. entry blanks. etc.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

A new schedule on this division of
the Northern Pacific goes into effect
Sunday. the 18th inst, says the James,
town Alert. Nos. and will run AZ
far west as jamestown and q daily train
service will be put on the jamestown 4
Northern, both Of which will be great
convenience to the people As the time
card is only for the Dakota division it
will not effect Nos. and 9 the throush
trains. The new trains will be run
about on the old time-arrive in the
morning and depart in the afternoon.
This will be 4 good thing for Coopers-
town as our train will not have to wais
every day for that above accommoda-
ton.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

The Independent hits the nail on
the head in the following: "One Of
the direst dangers that threatens the
people Of this state is the proposed
consolidation of the Northern Paci.
fic and Great Northern railroads
under one management, and every
effort should be put forth to see that
what law We have was utilized to pre-
vent such consolidation. There is a
law on our statute book prohibiting
it, and the presence Of such a law is
now chief hindrance to the scheme
going through. The original plan {
consolidation was abandoned because
of such law in several states, and
now an effort is being put forth to
concoct some scheme whereby these
laws may be evaded. The people Of
North Dakota look to the present
state administration to see that such
laws as we have are enforced, and
such consolidation is prevented. If
the scheme goes through, without a
question it will be the biggest traffic
monopoly in this country, all compe-
tition ended, aud the people practi-
cally at the mercy Of one man, and
that man J. ]. Hill.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Kiefer and children. Of
Valley City. accompanied by several
young ladies. camped in Cooperstown
Wednesday night. They had beer np
to Larimore and were on their way
home. The ladies wore great big sun
bonnets that resembled those worn bv
the Salvation Army and attracted con-
siderable attention. They are jolly
set OF young ladies and seemed to be-
having very nice time,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

Senator Stewart, the prophet of
silver, fell from 4 street car the other
day and broke his knee cap. 1t was
serious accident and everybody
will feel sorry for the poor senator.
Everybody will be amused, however,
At some of the results o, that acci-
dent. The knee cap had to be fasten-
ed together and surgeons used for that
purpose small wire Of pure silver.
They assumed, of course, that the bond
Of sympathy between the senator
and the white metal was so strong
that the contact of one viii. the other
would be grateful to both. What
was their surprise, howev er, to find a
short time after the Inflammation had
set in and that there was danger Of
blood poisoning. 1t was necessary
to remove the silver wire, and, en-
barrasing as it must have been TO the
senator, to substitute for it gold
standard future for the troublesome
silver one. And now, in spite Of the
senator's old advanced age, it is re-
ported that the new cure takes kindly
to the senator and that he will be
around very soon on gold standard
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

The trustees of the Mayville and
Valley City Normal Schools have
eeen to Bismarck and put up in good
hard cash sufficient money to pay
%he salaries of the faculty for the
coming year. The citizens of these
evo enterprising little cities are to be
congratulated ON their success in
keeping open these institutions.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

Editor Miller. of the Ninnewaukau
Sitting, don't like the Dunkards because
they carry their hankerchiefs in their
front pants pockets. This he thinks is
very un, American. but, Miller, you
must remember that the hird pants
pocket is sacred to other purposes
especially IN a prohibition state
which is distinctively American. Dom,
condemn too hastilY.-New Rockford
Transcript.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

A heavy wind and rain storm visited
different parts of North and Sonth
Dakota Tuesday night. At C:aremont.
,. D., the storm vas of cyclonie
nature. Trees were twisted and rent
asunder. the depot was lifted ten feet
10 the air and deposited out on the main
tracks a distance of fourteen feet.
At Devils Lake the storm was accom-
panied with hail. At Wa5peton they
had an electrical windstorm,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

H. A. Mason, of jamestown. droppesf
in to see the COURIER Tuesday after
noon Mr.. Macon informs us that ho
has rented the building now occupied
by Messrs. Erickson 4 johnson. and
will. as soon - they move out, put in q.
fruit and confectionery store, together
with full line Of smokers articles, etc.
The store will be in charge of Miss
Lizzie Aoiat. and it is expected will be
opened about September LIST.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

Anton Christianson is the new py6
marshal. having been appointed deputy
sheriff BY Sheriff Jackson aud having
since been hired by the town to do
police duty. Evil doers will do well to
keep their eye on Anton.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

George Prait's pony took q notion 10
run away Monday afternoon and he did
ran too. and stopped in front Of Shue's
livery barn. It locks as il she had
trained the horse to make for his barn
every time they came to town.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

Prof. Hodge Of Cooperstown, vhe
has been secured as the principal of the
Carringten's school for the ensuing year,
Will move here tao last Of the we.t ;
rr"f. Hodge is one Of the ablest educs-
tors IN the state and the Darlington
school board are to he congratulated on
securing the services Of such a well
qualified teacher. .-Carrington Inde-
pendent.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

For two years We have heen trying D
get deed to lot in the Cooperstow n
cemetery. The lot is paid for several
times over and if the newly elected
trustees would get together and organize
it might he possible for us to yet get ou.
deed before We die. Get a move on
yourselves gentlemen.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

Some Of the papers have already
made up slate for the republican
party for the next convention. bul
We notice the slate is minus the
Nanse of Fred B. Fancher. The
1eAtleman has made such an excel.
>eat Official that he ought to have
another term. Then, too, we
can't hardly get along With
oat Auditor Frank A. Briggs-in fac,
what IS the matter with re-nominat-
Ing the whole ticket from governor
down?
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

Miss Ada Iverson. of Rushfold. Mimi,
is stopping with Mrs. Anton Enger
She will give lessons on the PIANO and
organ. also in shorthand and typewrit-
ing Anyone desiring to take lessons
will do well to see Miss Iverson.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

Some Of the stste papers are try.
ing to work up a senatorial boom
oor ex-Gov. Burke. 1t won't work.
Even if Mr.. Burke did again reside
d North Dakota, bis friends would
NEver live to see him senator. He
has reached his highest point in this
Skate-rolitically.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

The government has quit sending out
free garden seeds to the farmers. This
decision throws = great many people
out of employment aud it is estimated
that it saves the government $20O. $50
per year.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1895-08-16

Threshers. if you want to save money
call and place your order for meat early
with the Sheyenne Valley Meat Market
or Hammer & Condy, we will furnish
you anything in our line at figures that
will surprise you-agreeably.