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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24
Where War is Waged.

HABANA, June II Large bands
of insurgents under the leaders. Diaz
and Bermudez. on The 14th inst. at
tackled a. party Of volunteers near
Yaguas in thePinar del Rio province,
woundipg a lieutenant and killing
sergeant \ column Of government
troc came to the assistance of the
volunteers and the fight was con;in-
ued, resulting in the loss by the
Spaniards Of one lieutenant and six
privates of tie regulars, and one Of
ficer and three of the volunteers.
The rebel loss was thirteen
killed.
A band of 100 rebels attacked
Pasco in the same province, but
were repulsed
A dispach sent from Habana to
Madrid under the date of June 18th
having contained the statemet that
General Lee, the recently appointed
United States consul general, had in-
splred Jeellng OF olstruSt because
of the interest he displayed in per-
sons held in custody by the author
tiles and by having dined with enc
mics of the Spanish government, it is
proper to state that since his ar
rival here Consul General Lee, With
the exception of having dined with
personal friends, has accepted only
wo invitations One of these was
from Captain General Weyler him.
self. Upon the other occasion the
consul general was the guest at the
Hotel Inglaterra of Mr.. Charles
Akers, the correspondent Of the Lon
don Times Upon the latter occa-
sion invations were sent to all of the
foreign consuls in Habana
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24
The Republican Convention.

ST. L:U1s, Mo, June 1.-THE most
striking incident of the day were not 10
the convention, although the proceed
ings we're astriAs more animated tbao
Yesterday, but 10 the rooms of the COM
raitsee on resolutions, where Senator
Teller declared that be could no longer
remain in the Republican party after it
had been committed to the single gold
standard. The high personal esteem
the members of the committee enter
,ained for Mr.. Teller and the heartfelt
regret be so plainly showed In being
compelled to sever lifelong ties made
the scene of unusual interest. 1t was
dramatic, but it was more pathetic than
ANYTHING else, because it was evident
Mr.. Teller took this course as matter
of conscience and principle and with
ont any other reason This was fully
understood and it was for this reason
his associates exhibited equal marks of
friendship and regret. Notwithstand-
;oe. that this vas family quarrel in
which two factions were arrayed agaiot
each other, it was characterized BY a
genuine interchange Of courtesies which
robbed it of all the bitterness which
usually accompany q party schism.
Senator Frank Cannon of Utah
still in the thirties-a Republican from
boybood aud deeply attached to the
principles Of the party, exhibited al
most equal feeling at terminating his
present affiliations. notwithstanding
the radical position assumed by the
silver men it is noticeable that ooly
faur-Senators Teller. Dubois and
Cannon, and Mr.. Cleveland Of Montana
-anroupeed that they would leave the
narty. Two other members Of the
committee, Hartman of Montana and
Dr. Mott of North Carolina, stated2sia'
they were still Republicanes and would
stick to the party.
When ,be convention adjourned till
tomorrow, instead of taking recess till
6p. M, as it was expected to do 10
oder to hear the report of the commit
tee 90 resolutions, which 1t was stated
would be ready BY that hour, rumers
we're circulated in the convention has
that this.icourse had been taken because
several States has threatened to oo''
because Of the financial plank Invssg
tioatiop failed to disclose any fou1sa
tion for this rnmor. sssssss; ,sss,
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The vote Of 545 to $50 by which the
convention at the bidding Of the oreden-
tials committee refused to reopen any
contested cases settled by the national
committee, clearly showed that the
Ohio leaders had the eooventio we'll 10
hand. even in matters where mauy Of
the delegates felt strong personal
interest
Members of the committee on resolu'
tiops expressed much indignation to.
night that iu garbled account of the
platform Published this morning they
should have been represented as declar
iug war agaioss Spain by pledging the
Republican nominee to armed ioterven.
tion in Cuba They state that the
language employed in the platform sim
ply pledges the good Offices of the
United States to bring about peaceful
settlement
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24
A Fast Railroad Run.

Railroad men are talking gNsbout a
fine run made On the Atantic~C0sst
Line to-day between Sumter and
Columbia. The regular passenger
train was little late on accoun. of
the cadet travel The trip from
Sumter to Columbia, 43 miles, was
made in SO minutes, Or l hour and
20 seconds including time necessary
to bring the train under the union
depot. Nine stops were made,
which are figured at two minutes
each. This would make the run net
43 miles in Al minutes. The regular
run is ! hour and Is minutes. One
of the heavy coal burners used on
the -Eestibule travel was used Col.
Cor. News and Courier 18th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24
Irby Hacked:
He Clears the Track and Gives
John Gary Evans an Open
snec;al to The State.

Special to The State.
LAURENs June 17-In a short IN
terview with Senator Irby to- day,
your correspondent>asked this ques-
ton ssWili you be at Manning next
Monday, senator p To which the
senator said
81 shall not attend that or any cam
paign meeting as candidate for the
United States senate. l had lnten-
ded up. to short time ago to ask tor
the nomination at the ensuing prl'
mary. but have concluded not to en-
ter. the contest. From advices re-
ceved from different sections OF the
State conelade that my motives and
nv official acts for the last year have
been misunderstood by the faction OF
which / was a charter member. 1t
IS apparent from thesesadvices that |
must antagonize those with whom
have CO operated politically since
1890. It seems that the entire
machinery of the party government
has been organized to- ohumiliate. de-
feat and destroy me. Thissmould not
have been done but for a mlsunder-
standing of my motives in opposing
the equal division of delegates to tne
CONSTITUTIONS convention, the de-
fense of the name of Butler IN the
convention. my opposition to the
spiaa of ssfdragesas adopted and the
uncompromising position taken by
me neopposition to a bolt in the late at,
State Democrtic convention. IN ad.
dition, if / were to run with my old
friends organized against me, could
only expect Support from those here
tofore my political opponents, which
would be distasteful to me, as they
owe me no ravors
.sIn arriving at this conclusion,
desiresto say that cherish no spleen
towards those who ] believe miscon-
strue my motives and political course
recently, and confidently anticipate
the future to vindicate these positions
and policies. y
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24

Mr. James Perdue, an old soldier residing
at Moaroe, Mich, was severely afflicted with
rheumatism but received prompt relief from
pain by using Chambersin's Pain Balm.
He saws: cat times my back would ache so
badly that could hardly raise up. If had
not gotten relief I would not be here to write
these few lines. Chamberlain's Pain Balm
has done me great deal Of good and | feel
very thankful for it, For sale by Dr.. A. j.
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24

This is Is more than is necessary,
but besides the States named the
Democrats have a good chance OF
capturing Michigan, with IA votes
Montana, with 9, and even Ohio,
McKinley's own State, with % votes.
Democracy is waging the battle Of
the people and the masses will rally
around it's standard when it unturls
the flag of bimetallism against the
yellow emblem that means more
severe trade paralysis and depres-
sion.-Augusta Chronicle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24
Rncklen,s Arntca SalVe.

The Best salvc in the world Sor Cuts, Bruises
Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum. Fever Sores, Tstte'
chapped oaDds chilblsins. corns and all
ssin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles OF
no p1y required. Il is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, OF money refunded. Price
52cents por boz. For sale by Dr.. j. +. !" De
EcTns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24

Mothers will End Cbamberlain's Cough
Remedy especially valuable for Group and
whooping cough. 1t will give prompt re-
lief and is safe and pleasant. We have sold
it for several years and it has never failed to
give the most perfect satisfaction. G W.
Richards, Duquesne, Pa Sold by Dr.. =. J.
China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24
THE PLATFORM

The Republicans Of tie United
States. assembled by their representa-
tiYes 10 pational convention, appealing
for the popular historical justification Of
their claims to the matchless achieve
meuts Of the 80 years of Republican
rule, earnestly ana confidently address
themselves to the awakened intelligence,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24
Democratic Prospects.

On straight out silver platform
Is to free, unlimited and indepen'
dent, the Democratic candidates fo1
President and Vice President will
sweep the South end West. We
think the following States can be
counted safely for the Democratic
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-06-24

Base balls, bats, masks and mitts for sale
by H. G. Osteen Co.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-30
MgABE-LAWRAOEY.
Pretty fully Wedding in So. Bridgers
Church.

Rather Shona, assisted by Father Dor
ring, married Mr.. james McCabe and
Miss Sadie Lawracey in st. Bridget's
Church yesterday afternoon. The bride
wore a handsome gown of white brocaded
satin hringmed with lace and orange
blossoms and she wore in place of a vel.
a wreath of orange blossoms. She car
ried a large bouquet of bridal roses and
wore diamond The maid of
honor. Miss Tessie Maloney. was gowned
in white satin and she wore a large
chip hat trimmed with pink flowers.
She carried pinks. The best man vas
Mr.. Thomas Kennedy.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCabe received their
friends last night in their new nome.
No. go Tuers avenue. The house was
prett1y decorated with palms and ferns.
Late in the evening the, young couple
started on their wedding Journey. The
brides gown was Of gray cloth and she
wore g gray hat. Among those present
Niehaus. Misses Niehaus. Mrs. Lawraeey,
Miss Maggie Lawracey. Miss Susie Law
raeey, John IawFaeey, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. McEvoy. Miss
Jennie MoEvoy, Miss Anna McEvoy, Mr..
and Mrs. R. 7. Boyd, Mr.. and Mrs. Hill.
Mrs. Maloney. Frank Maloney, Matthew
Maloney, Mrs. Gibsin. Miss Maggie Glib
lin, Miss Julia Giblin. Miss May Giblin.
Miss Kate Powers. Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
nedy, Counselor and Mrs. Max Salinger,
Counsellor and Mrs. Armstrong, Coun-
sellor Gordon, DR.. and Mrs. Dougherty.
Miss Agnes Whelan and Miss Nellie
AAhatCn
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-30
HERE'S A NEW IDEA.

Perhaps it is a Lizzie bit late TO make
the discovery. writes A~shby-Sterry, IN
the London Graphic" but ! find from
time imnemorial we a been directing
all cur letters on the wrong side. The
directions ought TO be on the back In
stead OF what is now called the front Of
the envelope. There wouid be much few
er mistakes about opening letters belong
ng 10 other If this were the ease-in
fact. it would be well-nigh impossible
FOR It to occur. People with q large
amount Of correspondence frequently put
all their letters face d~0wnwards and then
proceed TO snip the envelopes: then they
90 through them again and take the let
ters out. and somatimes ind they have
shipped an envelope belonging to some
one else. All this might be avoided II
we wrote the address on the side the en-
velope is fastened. II would also have
another advaEtage. the stamp would be
absolutely Cancelled by being torn across
when the letter was opened. This weuld
eHectuaAly put an end to the nefar3aus
machirations of those people who are said
to be able to remove the official oblitera-
t4on in order that the stamps may be
used again. I do not suppose my sug-
.gesfjcn will Immediately change the uses
Of 4 century. but ! fancy there are not
a few Of my readers who may be in
cliued TO think that the idea IS worth
irving
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-30
DEBUT OF A NOTED SONG.
ss1Eoekfns Birds Was WhistIed
by tire Press. Public and Clergy.

frE. a &Q.OESl 1oFFl Nd-StI
for nearly half a century, related the foi-
lowing 70 a Washington Star" reporter:
THE Marine Band concerts at the
war. a closed event as far as we colored
people were concerned, for no co.ered
persons were ever admitted 10 the
grounds unless they Went there IN the
capacity Of nurses for children or at
tendants upon elderly persons.
ssTo the knowing mes. however, there
was no difficulty. All we had to do was
to go there with some white boys or
girls and represent hat we were SER
wants or some ones SerYants sent there
for children OF others. No one then co
iected. and we could listen TO the music
lust the same as Others
II was there when the Noeking Bird
was first played. It was dedicated to
dent Buchanan. and its irst perform
ance was a big event. Talk about
whistMng popular songs or marches
these days, why. they are simply not
in ii. The Mecking Bird was whistled
by the press. the public and the clergy,
and nearly everyone else who could
cock a In. There were Mocking Bird
waltzes. pclkas, redowas and other things
in nha line until Q could not rest. As
the band finished the first public rendi-
ton of the 4MccNing Bird al eyes turn
ed to Miss Lane, who stood. the central
figure, in q group on the south portieo.
thanks. and joined the others IN clapplng
her hands applanding the band Colored
people always wore their Sunday clothes
whsn they went TO the music as il
was called those days, and l wish more
of them did So.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-30
AN lNsoLENT LETTER CARRIER
Scorches Aiong the boulevard and
Insults Passers-by.

A new specimen of the bicycle fiend
was observed last night. This particular
hend who endangered life and property
was clad in the gray uniform of Uncle
Sans letter carriers n doubtless
imagined that his uniform procured for
him the right of riding as he pleased.
Where he came from is unknown, but
his first performance in the scorching
line took place just north of the Penn
sylvania Railroad bridge.
A young lady, presumably a new rider.
was e~ndeavoring TO master the intri-
eacies of a biz and was succeeding adj
mirably- The middle of the road being
smoother she chose that portion TO ride
upon. Several riders coming from the
rear noticed the loose movements of the
wheel and with that good natured feeling
OF Fellowship, which most riders have
Tor a novice. passed TO one side of her.
Suddenly n without other warning a
rush was heard behind her and a voice
called out. Steady there" This caused
lfs.on seemed inevitable. However, the
letter carrier, for the rider was he. passed
the young lady's wheel with not an inch
to spare.
When he had passed he turned and in a
tone of indifference and not very gal
liant, he yelled: Why don't you look
out for your wheel" a gentleman who
was passing called to him, 1T would be
just as Well for you to look out for
yours"
The letter carrier turned in Amusement
to see who it was that spoke and in
ouired in a lordiy tone. "Who?"
You. of course" replied the gentle
man. The reply of the insolent scorcher
was, 'Aw. go chase yourself A by
stander was heard to remark: why,
thought all our letter carriers were
gentleman, but that fellow certainly is
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-30
FEW FIRES IN JUNE
Fire Commissioners Hold a Quiet
Meeting Last Night

A meeting of the Board of Fire Com
missioners was held last evening at Bat
terry Hall. the temporary meeting quar-
ters of the Board. Commissioner Mills
was the only absentee.
For the three weeks ending July 20 the
chief reported a total of twenty alarms
ard thirteen beli alarms. During the
month of jun the total loss by fire was
SIS, IA. The total amount of insurance
covering the damaged property was sSs,-
75e, and the amount of the insurance
paid was 1854 During the month of
June the total number of alarms was
twenty-four. OF this number nine We're
bell alarms.
TIL resignation of Robert H. Pritchard
from further service. a hoseman at call
of Engine Company No. 2, was received
and accepted.
The pay and pension rolls for July
were ordered to be paid. The amount Of
the payroll is ss.0s2. SO. The pension claims
amount to $162.4l.
The next meeting of the Board will be
held on August II.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-30
HOTEL
PUBLIC NOTICE


Notice IS hereby given that the Commits
sioners Of Assessment for jersey City, n. J.,
viii meet at their office in the building occa-
pied by the Board Of Street and Water COM
missioaers, corner OF Jersey avenue and
Mercer street. Jersey City. y. J.. on Tuesday
to appraise the value Of the land 70 be taken
and 10 determine the value Of the real estate
to be taken and the damage which any cwner
of such real estate. or OF any interest therein,
and chauging as - boundaries Qf FsarSaff
avenue. between the Hudson Boulevasd and
the Morris Canal at which time ana place
said Commissioners will meet and hear all
desire 10 be heard before them On the value
OF the lands 70 be taken for said improve
rnent and the damage the owners OF such
land will sustain by reason Of such in
provement, and the damages whsch each
owner of any such real estale or q any IN
terest therein VIII sustain by reason Of said
Improvement
The land and real estate TO be taken for
said Improvement may be described as fol-
lows:-An land and real estate within 70 feet
following described centre line, beginning at
a point on the westerly side o. the Hudson
Boulevard ar a point distant pa fse- !
inches northsrIy from the intersection Of the
thence running westerly nearly parallel with
Girard avenue Us feet Ss inches TO a point
distant ZIG feet 81 inches northerIy from the
northeIly side OF Girard avenue. thence
Girara avenue and distant 216 feet 81 inches
therefrom measured at right angles 70 said
northeriy side of Girard avenue 70 the Morris
Canal.
HUMPHREY ". CARR.
MICHAEL SCHULTZ. JR.,
CORNELIUS J, CRoNA%.
Commissioners OF Assessment
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-30
G~REENvILLE S S

The Gr~eenviale Republican League met
az its rooms on Danforth avenue last
evening. After receiving the report Of the
Picnic Committee the club discussed the
arrangements. The picnic viii be held on
Tuesday evening next at the Greenville
Schuetzen Park. After the completion of
alterations now going on about the build
ing the club will hang a transparency on
the front Of the building
The Singing Section Of the Greenville
Turn Verein are actively preparing an
elaborate musical programme for the an
nual s-teftungsfest Of the yerein 10 be
held on August 10.
An exciting runawa took place on
Ocean avenue. near Kearuy, asst night.
A bay horse attached 10 a buggy, in
which a small boy was seated. was fright
ened while standing in front of Glanz-
mann'a ice cream saloon on Ocean ave-
nue.. and started off at a rapid pace down
the avenue. a Bayonne trolley car ID
charge Of Conductor Earl was coming III
the opposite direction and Earl with rare
presence OF mind STOPPED his car and
Jumped to the curb In time to stop the
runaway. The father Of the frightened
boy arrived and took charge Of the ami
NAL
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-30
PUBLIC NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the Commits
sioners Of Assessments for Jersey City, y. J.,
VIII meet at their Office. in the building ccca-
pied by the Board OF Street and Water COM
missioners. corner Of Jersey avenue and Mercer
street. Jersey City. n. J.. On Tuesday. August
appraise the value ef the land 10 be taken
and to determine the value Of the real es-
tate to be taken and the damage which any
owner OF such real estate or Of any interest
therein may sustain by reason Of opening q
street to be called
LEAfBECK AVENUE.
from the Old Bergen Road 10 the centre line
of Thompson avenue; al which time and place
said Commissioners will hear all parties inter-
ested in said Improvement who desire TO be
heard before them on the value Of the lands
10 be taken fer said improvement. and the
sustain BY reason Of such Improvement. and
the damages which each owner OF any such
real estate or Of any interest therein Will
sustain By reason OF said Improvement
The land and real estate 10 be taken for
said Improvement may be described as fol-
on either side OF the following described
centre line: Beginning At a point in the west
erIv side Of Pe2rsal avenue. distant Il feet
s1s inches from the intersection Of the said
westerly side Of Pe2rsall avenue. with the
northerly side OF the Old Bergen Road. thence
is the westerly side Of Paurapo avenue:
thence continuing said course II tke- centre
line Of Thompson avenue. Also continuing
said course easterly from the westerly side
Of Pearsail avenue TO Columbia place. if pro-
Dated Jersey cry, \. J., July q, 1886.
HUMPHREY ". CARR.
MICHAEL SCHULTZ. IR.
CORNELIUS J. CRO$AN.
Commissioners OF Assessments
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-30
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
The Prohibition Handbook.

Messrs. Funk & Wagna1ls announce the
Prohibition Handbook" by George s..
Waldron, A. NJ. Every public speaker
and writer has frequent occasion to refer
to the temperance question IN some Of its
phases. Whatever method he would adj
vccaie he wants the latest and best facts
III the most accessible form. such facts
are offered in Waldron's prohibition
Handbook Not only does it cover the
facts relative 10 the Prohibition field, but
!. treats Of almost every other proposed
method Of dealing with the liquor uues-
ti5n. Large space Is given to the Gothen-
burg or Norwegian system. the South
Carolina D.spensary. Saloon Substitutes.
the .Mulct Tax High License. Local
Option. Sunday Closing, and other pro-
posed methods. A chapter is devoted 10
tables and other showing the
extent of the liquor traffic.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1896-07-30
THE FACTORY SOLD TWICE.

F. G. Otto & Sons, music box manu-
faeturers. at Nos. IS and 50 Sherman
avenue, have leased the old Pattberg
factory plant o Franklin street and
Will remove their business to that build
ing On August 2. The Pattberg building
and plant was recently sold by the
sheriff. Mayor Pagan of Hoboken pur-
chased 1t. but as the law demanded that
the sale should be effected before five
o'clock in the afternoon, and as Hobo
ken's Chief Executive did not bid it in
until ten minutes after five, the cred.-
tors asked that the sale be set aside.
They Mayor bought it at a bargain and
hated TO give it up, but he had TO do so.
It was sold again under the hammer.
much higher figure than Mayor Pagan
paid for it.