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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09

A special to the State from
Broyles, S C says Another shoot
ing afray occurred among the ne
groes employed by Messrs. Watkins
& Hardaway, in building the dam at
Portman shoals, Tuesday afternoon
about 2 o'clock A negro boy about
Is years old named Terry, from Au
gusta, and one woman were badly
wounded The shooting was done
with rife, in the hands of one OF
the negro women. The boy was
shot through the head, and puddle
of brains oozed out Of the wound.
He will die The woman is also
shot in the head. but it is thought
she will recover. 1t is impossible TO
ascertain the cause of the brutal
deed or the names of the other ne
groes engaged in it The woman
who did the shooting fled at once,
and so far has baffled the posse in
pursuit. While not in any way re-
sponsible for the conduct OF their
hands, Mr. Watkins, who personally
supervises this job, greatly deplores
the occurrence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09

After hearing some friends continually
praising ChamOerlain's Collie, Cholera ana
Diarrhoea Remedy, Curtis feck, OF ma
helm, California, purchased oo'tie OF II M los
his own use and is now as enthusiastic over ,'
i,s wonderful work as anyone can be- The
Is and so cent sizes for sale by Dr. Al
China.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-12-09

Writing paper in pound packages, plain
and ruled, price and quality not duplicated
elsewhere. H. G. ps:een & Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
WORRIED ABOUT THE BERN UoA.
Spanish War Vessel Gives the Fnibuster q
Chase, but Fails to Catch Her.

Spanish War Vessel Gives the Fnibuster .
Chase. but Fails to Catch Her.
NEw York, May "A dispatch to The
World from Havana via Key West. Fla,
says: There is tremendous excitement
throughout Cuba over the rumor that tho
Bermuda has landed her men and arms
on the northern coast, somewhere east Of
Cardcnas. IL Is said that while the
cruiser Reina Mercedes waited for the in.
surgent expedition ut Wall,
between Nassau and Abaco. the Bermuda
took the outside course and escaped She
was pursued by Spanish man.of.war,
but was too fast to be caught.
Tho Spanish commanders seem to re-
alizc the danger Of having to face machine
guns handled by trained American artil.
loIymon. There is absolutely no trust
wotthy Information about the where
abotts Of the Bermuda. All statements
about her landing are mere guesses Gen.
eral Wcyler insists that the rebel work $
at Cascarajicarn must be taken at any
cost and fresh troops have been sent to
Honda Bay.
The United States governmnent insists
that tho Americans captured on the Com.
pctitor expedition shall be tried according
W tno Hcaty anu ProtocOl, Wilch provides
that American citizens IL taken, even
with arms in hand and subject to q mill.
tary court. are entitled to be defended by
counsel and have a fair trial. The general
of marine arrived In Havana yesterday
aud the trial OF the prisoners will be be.
gun Immediately unless tho United States
can secure delay Consul Gneml VIA.
iajns has acted with great vh;oN
Word was received hore yesterday that
two wal. .knosvN war correspondents Ka4,
borN Expelled fscn Cuba by arier Of Cap.
tain ti,nerai Weyzer. bhese men ase
Janies Srcolrnan, of the New York Worla,
and Frsdcrick ". LawrcIfcc Of the New
York Journal. Attempts to get word &c
'hc two men have so far been failures.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
PENSION BILLS WHILE YOU WAIT.
House Passes Seventy.Two In Five and a
Half Ilours-Senatc Notes.

wAsHHGHoS, Nav 7.-Outsidc of de-
termining what TO do with the bond reso-
luton which it was agreed should be
voted on at 4 p. III. today, the senate did
little business. Some progress was mi. 10
on the river and harbor bill and sap.c
Cuban resolutions were refcrrei. the
bond Investigation will be made by inc
senate finance Committee. 1t was re-
ported from the conference on the le yisla-
tive appropriation that salaries fos dis
trict attorneys and mnrshals had BIN
agreed upon.
The house. after adopting the resolution
to adjourn May Is, proceeded TO consider
private pension bills and passed seventy.
two in five and u half hours. Among
them were bills granting the widow of the
late Secretary Walter q. Gresham pen.
sion Of 800 per month; to Elizabeth
Waits kc,rncy. daughter of General Phil
kearncy. 80 per month; to the widow Of
the late Senator George +. Spiccr, Of Ala
baina, sd per month; to General James
Z. farrott. soJ per month; TO the widow
OF General James H. Blunt, of Kansas,
$so per month, and To General Nathan
kimball. $lol. An attempt to reduce
Mrs Grcshams pension to $50 per month
/ failed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07

tariff system as advocated by the famous
Blaine and William Mckinley. the con-
vention adopted the following:
THAT the Republicans Of California,
while recognizing the earnes. worth and
fitness of each of the distinguished states.
men Of their party whose names have been
mentioned as aspirants for the presidential
nomination at ST. Louis, and while pledg-
ing in advance the electoral vote of the
Golden State TO the Republican nominee,
whoever he may be, hereoy declare that
the emphatic sentiment OF California is in
favor Of the nomination of that wise and
able statesman; that purc and unsullied
patriot; that true and loyal American;
that peerless champion of protection. Will
lam Mckinley, of Ohio. and the delegates
from this state are hereby directed and in
structeG to work and vote for the success
of the said Mckinley rs long as there is q
reasonable prospect of his nomination"
The convention came out squarely for
silver in the following declaration, which
was enthusiastically adopted: eve ia.
vcr the free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer at the ratio Of Is to /, and the max
ing of silver as well rs gold a legal tender
in payment of all debts both public and
private"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
M'KINLEY'S BOOM.
Buckeye Given a Big Boost by
Hoosier Republicans.
ANTS SEEM TO BE DISCOURAGED,

district Meetings Declare for Instructions
for the Ohio Man and Show the Trend of
Sentiment Expected to Deliver
Contest for Governor-Caiifornia Rcpub-
licans for the Major and Free Silver.
INDIANAPoLIs. May THE state
republican convention today in
structed its delesates-at-large to the
national republican convention to
vote for Mckinley for president.
This triumph is regarded as practic-
ally cinching McKinley's nomina-
ton.
Matter Of Instructions Wa Doubtful.
Meanwhile General Harrison maintains
silence, and has not even announced his
determination to address the convention.
although he has practically admitted that
he expects to do SO. All yesterday the air
was full of promise of bitter battle to.
day, the Harrison agitation INTRODUCING.
an element of strength in tho opposition
forces which IN ide the matter of instruc-
tions doubtful one. No one took the re.
sponsibility Of declaring the> general a
candidate, but 1t was freely said by many
of his friends that in the event of a stam.
pcde to him at st. Louis there was little
doubt that he would accept such a nomi-
nation. The anti Mckinley forces declared
that the entire eastern opposition to the
Ohioan would throw the strength of all
other candidates to Harrison at the St.
Louis convention.
Settled by the District Votes.
1t was strongly argued that with such
q possibility in view Indiana should be
unpledgcd and unhampered that the dele
cation might hQrl its whole weight into
the Harrison stampede. This argument
was apparently telling on the Mckinley
forces, and there was every prospect of n
bitter fight on Mckinley Harrison lines,
until last nights action of the district
delegations was made known. Then
many of the administration people de-
clared that the matter was settled, and
although 1t is still said that n strong fight
will be made in convention the chances
for prolonged battle are not SO good as
earlier in the day.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
SAVED BY HER CORSET STEEL
ris'ol Fight at Loni~iile in Which Two
Men Arc Fatally Hurt.

LOUISVILLE, May 7.-Private Policeman
Charles Sales arrested Charles Yops, col
orcd, at the race track for shooting craps,
and started to Central station with the
prisoner on a crowded street car. On the
way in Yoes broke from the officer and
ran Both men pulled their revolvers
and began Sring. Yocs was shot through
the ann and Sales was shot in the eye and
under tho chin.
Jas,cs Camp, manager of the Grand
Opera House, and his wifo were on the
car. Mrs. Camp was Shot in the side, the
ball striking n corset stay. glancing. and
mkiag only u flesh wounl. Camps hat
was pierced by bullet and the motor.
man was wounded in the heel. Yocs died
at s:i5 o'clock last night at thc city hos.
pital.
just before he died Yocs called the
physicians in attendance to his bedside and
said In n husky voice: II shot Iirst; it was
my fault" JTist across the hall from Yoes
lay the ncrvy officer in the male white
ward His face was very pale and over
him bent the doctors With anxious
gianoes. He was badly wounded and 1t
Is hardly possible that he will survive the
shooting.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
HILL COMES DOWN ON woLcoTT,
Gives Him Rub on His Recent Speech ON
the Venezuela Case.

the Venezuela Case.
WAsHINGTON, May while Hill was
replying to Pcttigrew IN the senate yester.
day on the bond resolution he read news
paper articles attacking Pcttigrew for his
course at the South Dakota Republican
convention. Wolcott protested that such
methods in the senate were not decent or
in good taste, when Hill retorted by ask
ing where the Colorado senator was when
Pcttigrcw was reading articles Tuesday
attacking the president and Sherman.
The ringing tones of Hill and the direct
ness Of his uttcrances created n notice
able stir in ghc galleries Wolcott had
left the chamber a moment before. Tho
remark of Hill was recognized Us refer
ring to Wo.cott's speech made during the
Monroe doctrine debate. Hill went on to
refer to the way senators had ''hissed''
the word jew, declaring that the gov
ernInent had sold its bonds to Jews. -
'Eet the senators who hissed out the
word Jew consult their jewish constitu.
ents," said Hill.
Wolcott rc-cntered the chamber at this
point, showing evidence of much feeling,
and went to the desk of the official stem.
oyraphcrs, where had read to him the re-
marks made by Hill, but he apparently
concluded to defer a reply to some future
occasion, for he said nothing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
AGREEMENT ON A PLATFORM,

Compromise on the Finances Between
"Sound Money" and ''isiInetslIism.
The resolutions committee reached an
agreement about o'clock this morning
and the platform as to be submitted was
adopted. Its money plank is regarded as
n sort of compromise between the sound
money" and "bimetallic" forces, and the
Mckinley resolutions arc strong. The
Iaain fight in the committee was over tho
money pink. I,.nsh to tho surprise of the
party leaders. who had not anticipated
trouble in that quarter. The money
plank favors the use OF bath the gold and
silver at parity, and opposes tlfe free COIN
ago of silver ut n ratio of 16 to !. The re-
mainder Of the platform pertains mainly
to matters Of state interest, dealing with
the condition Of state institutions, appor-
tionment and the like.
The meeting OF the committee on Der
manent organization developed Il hitch in
the proceedings, which protracted the
session until midnight. Tic Indianap-
oils faction, headed by W. b. Holten and
others. favored Attorney A. j. Beveridge
for the position of permanent chairman,
but after q long caucus eX-Secretary of
| the Navy Richard Thompson was chosen
as temporary and permanent chairman.
Owing to his advanced age, however, he
wis name n man rs active chairman,
while he himself will act as the honorary
presiding officer.
Aside from the presidential feature the
main interest in the convention centers in
the race for the gubcrnatorial nomna-
| ton. There are thirteen active candidates
| in the field, ard rt midnight last night
boz Ia,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
MICHIGAN TO GO FOR M'KINLEY.
All the Delegates Mt Detroit Shoutin: for
the Buckeye Man.

All the Delegates Mt Detroit Shoutin: for
the buckeye Man.
DETROIT, May 7.-Michigan's delegates
to the Republican national convention
will go strongly pledged to support Nc
kinley first and last. No other sentiment
is apparent among the delegates to the
state convention, which will meet this
noon. The delegates from all of the con-
gressional districts arc already so in.
structed. General r. A. Alger, and
Thomas j. O'Brien, of Grand Rapids, are
certain to be chosen two of the four dele
gates-at-large.
John Duncan, of Calumet will proba-
bly, be the third. Perry Hannah, of Ira
verse City; Frark Gilchrist, of AlpeEa,
and Mark S. Brewer, Of Pontiac, are also
candidates. Ex-Governor Cyrus G. Luce
was a candidate, but his chances arc re-
gart,ed as waning. Colonel o. A. James,
of Hillsdale, will be temporary chairman
of the convention.
The action to be taken on the money
question is as yet problcmatical, some del
egates favor leaving Il declaration on that
subject to the state nominating conven.
tion. which will be held after the national
convention. The question of paramount
interest apparently is the selection of a
chairman of the state central committee
to succeed Senator Mcmillan.
Bat it is regarded as settled that d. NJ.
Ferry. the Detroit seed manufacturer,
will be the chairman. Those who arc
pushing Mayor Pingree for governor
wanted General Alger selected, but the
general emphatically declined, and, ut ali
events, Pingrco men are evidently but q
small minosity among the delegates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07

ceeded in an orderly fashion to the
end. Slowly the coil Of justice was
gathered around the prisoner, who
was ever active and alert, suggest
ing questions to his lawyers and
struggling his shoulders with an air
OF dissatisfaction when he thought
had made 3 mistake.
The case was closed at 6.45 in the
evening Of Nov. 2 and at S:45 the
jury returned a verdict that II. H.
Holmes. alias Herman w. Mudgett,
was guilty Of murder.
Holmes Life.
Those who look for hereditary
taint in hardened criminals will be
disappointed in the case of Holmes.
So far as can be traced his forbears
we're reputable, hard-working citi-
zeos, whose sole ambition was to
lead quiet. industrious life. Her
man Webster Mudgett-for that is
the real name Of this man Of many
alisses-was born in 'GilDanton, 3.
H., on May 16, 1860. His parents.
who are still living. did their best to
train the boy properly. He was
given the advantage Of early Chris
tian training and education, but to
no avail. His evil instincts cropped
out early in life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
Tennessee Democratic Convention.

NASHVILLE, May THE Democratic
convention of Tennessee, to nominate cir
cult judges, was in session but seven
minutes yesterday. The incumbents
Judges S. Y. Watson. of sumner; NJ N.
Nell, q Gibson, and r. NJ. Barton, of
Hamilton, were renominated. Great in
terest centers in the gubernatorial con-
vcntion today. There is little doubt but
that Ex-Governor Robert l.. Taylor will
be nominated and that the convention
will declare for silver.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
Two Insarg~ns Leader, bead.

HAVANA, May s.-Trus,worthy infor.
nation received hero confirms the report
that Lacrc: and Pedro vazaues, the IN.
surgcnt leaders died from the wounds
they received during the recen, fighting
with the Spanish troops Brir,dier Vaz-
quez has landed at Varadero. near Car
Iana-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
MKINLEY CAPTURES CALIFORNIA.
Republican Convention Declares for thu
Major and l6 to I Silver.

Major and 16 to I Silver.
SACRAMENTO, Cal, May THE Nc.
Kiniey enthusiasts completely captured
the Republican state convention yester-
day. although the district delegates
elected from the Fourth congressional
district were unpleiged and were avow.
~dly Allison supporters. The Fifth dis
trict delegates will probably be ct the
same political complexion, but the other
fourteen are bound TO Mckinley by the
strongest pledges that could be framed.
After eulogisipg the American protective
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
Arkansas Prohibitionists.

LITTLE Rock, May THE Prohibition
state convention met here yesterday with
n small attendance Il is the aim of the
leaders to inject some new vigor into the
party, put out a full state ticket, and SO.
lect delegates to their national convention.
They will be in session here two days.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
Rev. Knapp Reach., coo,,,,,,.

CoNsrASTiNoPIs, May T.-Rsr- C.,-
i. Knapp. the American mission,rr -
wa. expelled from Bitlis by the Tp,s;ap nb
authorities. has arrived here
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
Senator Squire Defeated.

SEATTLE, May Andrew 4. Burleigh,
receiver Of the Nor.hcrn Pacific, defeated
Senator Squire in the King county Re
publican convention rs a delegate to the
state convention. A resolution was
adopted by a large majority fndorsing
Mckinley fer the Republican presidential
nomination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
New I,lue BOOK on venezuela.

LONDON, May The Daily News rc.
ports that second Blue Book on tho
Guiana boundary question will be ready
on Wednesday next, but will not be pub
lished here until it has reached Washing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07

II you would always be healthy
keep your blood pure with Hoods
Sarsaparilla, the one true blood puri-
fer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-05-07
Portraits Free.

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= Samples Of the bua 3
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As this made purely The
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The morning times., 1896-09-09

two-baggcr and was advanced to third on
SullivaD's bunt, which rolled safe. land
ing Joe. on first
TUCK Turner came up, and after
few prelimiDarics shot a line fly across the
third base line. Smith stretched, nailed
the drive, and falling full length. touched
the sack, catching Dowd. and then, In n
half rccumbent position, threw to Cart
wright in time to triple Sullivan at first.
HOW THEY CHEERED!.
The audience was dumbfounded at first.
but ON realizing the remarkable happening
whooped, lollered and pounded like Ecdlan
broke loose.
1t was u record, and Mr.. Wagner voiced
theseptimcntortle crowd whenhe Jubiiantly
remarked II care not how this game ends,
/ have had my moneys WORTH
As If to ratify the signal success OF tile
16 to Arkansaw HOLSTERS In their election
matinee, SILVER King piled up safe
majority and offset twice and two over the
Vermont effort OF "Shang'' Messenger,
erstwhie of Montpelier, but now of st.
Louis.
And, not content with pitching the rep
rcSeDtativcs of his home team to a stand
still, SILVER was very much in evidence
with the stick and Slugged out three hits
during the course OF the game.
The pla wing Of ''Tacks" Parrott in center
materially aided Silver IN dsfranchis-
ing the opposition. They say "Tacks" can
blow corDct and clarionettc-good thing
that he can do something.
The morning times., 1896-09-09

or of three races OF any value to carry three
pounds extra: pom winners OF $500 allowed
eight pounds, maid ems allo wed Fifteen
pounds; five and one-half furlongs. The
Manxman. IN; Flying Squadron, 10:
Swamp Angel, Euphemia, ClynieDa, 100
each. Altonwood, 100; Draught 10; Ban
mock. no: Iroquois, Zeralda, Ben Ronald,
each; Billali, 100.
Fourth race-Purse $500. for three-year-
ODDS and upward. hand ca y. entrance so or
SIS If declared; one mile. Ferrier. l2i:
Keenan,. l22; Rubicon, III; Lake Shore.
Damien. 100 each: Half Ling. l03 Declare,
Gold Crest, 81 each.
Sixth race-Purse $500, for tliree-year-
ODDS and upward: selling allowances; en-
trance S10; WINNERS of a selling race since
August IA, not to be entered for less than
$1,000: 6 furlongs. Harry Reed, Marian,
ia: The Swain, sun Up, Rupaway, Jack
o. Spades. 1O2: Lady Diamond, SO; Brisk,
So: Zanone, 80.
Seventh race-Purse $500. for three
year-olds and upward. hurdle handicap; en-
trance 81 3 or So IL declared, one mile and
three quarters. over seven hurdles. Red
Cloud, 1874: Marcus, ISL: Mckee, 146;
Winship, Lac, st. Luke. III; Marschan.
lAl.
The morning times., 1896-09-09
THE SECOND GAME.

The Senators made runaway OF tie
second game also. .'Hotsafus" Norton and
Printer Billy Hart were the opposing box
artists.
1t was not Blly's fault that the scales
fell on the Washington side. But that he
filled his position well only emphasized
Norton's effective work. '1lotsarus" is all
that is heard about him from the land OF
cotton and cane.
The fielding feature of the goodbye Ia
the Browns W as DeMontrevlle's nair-raisinE
one.hand catch OF Tuck Turner'S line
drive over short in the first inning.
The ball sped as If propelled by barrel
OF pc WIDER but Genie stuck oat his uDgloved
right hand and stabbed IL in its wild flight.
The duo ended the pilgrimage OF the wild
and woody westerners to Washington FOR
the season OF 1896.
The attendance was 2, 100, and OF course
the ladies were IL abundance, as it was their
regular day.
The reiuvInated Piiadelphias will he the
Senators opponents at the park this after
noon. Score:
The morning times., 1896-09-09
JOE MANLEY'S ESTIMATE.
thinks Republicans VIII Carry Maine
by $4,000 OF 10000.

Augusta, Me. Sept. S.-The Republican
State committee completed its third can,
vas of the State last night and Chairman
Marley gave summary of the result to
Q reporter.
The canvasses of the committee In this
campaign have been the most thorough ever
made here; yet, as Mr.. Manly shows, they
fail to satisfy as to how disaffected Demo-
Gratis are going to vote, if they vote at all.
"Our only course" said Mr.. Marley, was
to assume that the whole Democratic party
was against Us, and all the influences at
work that were not Republican would be
solid In opposition. The only safe way in a
campaign like this is to count on your own
relia Bile vote and let the rest OF the voters
60 where they will.
1--WE will get out from 49, 900 tc $4,000
votes of the Republican party. We do not
count on a total vote of III ore than 140 600,
which would be about 900 less than
the number thrown in the great greenback
year OF 1880"
I'VE count the combined opposition to the
Republican ticket at 100000 that is, we
say the Democratic vote may be 10000
thus allowing ourselves safe margin OF
from s 900 to 10000 votes as the number
by which we shall win.'
Mr.. Marley said he did not figure on the
gold Democrats and that it was impossible
70 tell how they would vote.
The morning times., 1896-09-09
Entries at Graxesend.

Gravesend Race Track, Sept. S.-The
entries for tOmorrOw's races are as follows
First race-Purse. $500. For two-year.
olds which have not been placed first,
seven pounds below the scale Five FUR
longs. Sathanas, Purse Proud, Kebo, Ell
Delecado, Arabian, Ill each: Miss Lillian
The StockbrOker, Hewitt, Trianon, Red
Spider, Ciatterfeet, 1OS each.
Second race-Eifst race divided Con
ditions same as above. Loeb Glyn, Rock.
fellcr, Shum. Blue Devil, Mr.. Wayerly,
Velvet, Roseban, Lineage, 1Os each.
Third race-Purse, $500. For three
year-olds. Selling. allowances Entranee
$15. Winners Of selling race since
August Ia not to be entered for less than
$4,000. One mile. Ben Elder, IO1 Sal
yabie. IO6 - yo!ley. Los; Brisk, lO2: Amanda
Fourth race-Purse $500, for two-year
olds: entrance $lk winners Of $1,000