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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

Col. John G.. Haskell, 10 letter 70
Sund ay's State. says that be advised
the Richmond and Danville r r Co.
to employ John Gary Evans iu some
capacity in order to keep him quiet in
the Legislature. The railroad then
not only elected him as director Of 90 e
of their branch roads, but also employed
as counsel his bother of Edge6eld, and
uncle of Augusta. While it is not to
Col. HaskeIl's credit that he advised
the Richmo ond & Danville to brlbe
Johc Gary Evans, bis statement is addi-
tional evidence to the vast amonn',
which has already accumulated Of the
utter degradation Of this human being,
who is now goius about The State trying
to lift himself into Z. S Senate by
sheer audacity and the assistance OF
Ben Tillman's coat tails.-Darlington
News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
THE wATCHMAN AND sOUTHRON AUGUST 5, 1896.
The annual election of officers was

The annual election of officers was
held Hon. J. L keitt was mani
mously reelected president. Hon.
J. c.. Wilborn was reelected vice
president and State lecturer } W
Reid was unanimously re elected
secretary and treasurer DR. }. l.
Shuler, of Lexington, was elected a
member of the executive committee
to succeed Z R Walter, Of Orange
burg, who declined re election on
account Of health. President keitt
was elected a delegate to the Ma
tional Alliance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
Yellow Fever IN Cuba.

WASHINGTON. July % Reports re-
ceived by Surgeon General Wyman. Of
the marine hospital service, show that
for the week ended July 2S there were
60 new cases Of yellow fever in the city
of Havana and "a deaths At Sagua
ia Grapde for the week ended July lo
65 new cases Of yellow fever we're re
tofted With 8 deaths.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
Bncklen's Arnica Salve.

The Bee, Salvc in the world for Cuts, Bruises
Sores. Ulcers, Sal. Rheum. Fever Sores letter
,happed .,.os Chiblairs, Corns and all
Ss Eruptions, ard positively cures Piles or
no Fay required. It is guaranteed to give per-
feet satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
52cea,s per box. For sale by Dr.. J. F. y. De
Lurne
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

While the United States authori
ties have invariably displayed the
activity required of them in enforcing
the neutrality laws, it has been found
almost impossible to secure any con.
yictons for violations of the United
States neutrality until recently.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

Ia resisting arrest and threatening
the towu Of Florence with the metro
pol1an police the other day after the
6stcuff between himself and Judge
Earle, Governor Evans showed hin-
self up as the narrow little fyraot that
he is. Since when has a Governor be-
come above the law Are We living
under a monarcbical or republican
torm of government Which New
berry Observer
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

The petition from Florida requesting
intervention in behalf Of O'ua ileltou.
one Of the Competitor prisoners, reach
ed the state department yesterday. but
action cannot be taken on it for a day
or two, when it will probably be brcugh'
to the attention Of Consrl Geueral Lee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
CIeyeland's " arning.
He will Pursue a COld-blOod.
ed Cuban Policy.

WASHING TON, July so.-The fol-
lowing proclamation was issued from
the state department this afternoon
By the President of the United
States of America
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
From the Y lres

At meeting in Augusta ef tic
Populists of Richmond cou"ty yes'er
day B:yao AUG Wat>on were uushi-
mousIy endorsed
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05
What the Editors Say.

The campaign Of education is at its
best. People are taught by the Gov
ernor Of the State and Judge Of the
circuit court to use ''cuss" words, vile
epi'hets, language uobecoming gentle
men aud to resort to blows 90 the plat
form. Deliver US from such teachers
Spartan
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

Near Clearwater, Fla yes:erda,
Mrs. Edward Martin used kerosene oil
10 kiud!ug Gre The can exploded
Toe house was burned and Mrs Mar
tin was cremated
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

Augusta received Ter 6:s' t.Ie #
cotton for this season yesterday. Ii
vas raised 10 The adjoining ccu"iy Of
Burke.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

The pos'ofice department, in Is cir
cular letter to postal clerks, tas in-
structed them to take 10 active part 10
politics. such as attending yeotioDs,
etc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

BALTIMORE, July 20 Robert Gar
rett, ex president of the BAltimore au(
Ohio Railroad company, died at TIT
cottage Of Mrs I a Harrison Garrett
Deer Park. Nd a, 8 o'clock this morn
inc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

Vice President St. Jobp Of tbs Sea
board Air Lioe yesterday vigorously dc
MED the report that be was 90 the poIu
of resigping, az a story Put out BY th'
Scn.heru
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

Tobacco Baskets, cheap as the cheapest
for sale hv Levi Bros.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

The proper thing for the people Of
South Carolina 20 do is pov TO send
John Gary Evaus back to Augusta, aud
Judge Earle to GreenVille aud get
somebody in their places who will RES
pect their citizenship of our State.
Both are very Inconsistent iu their ac-
tioos. being the highest authorities of
the State. trying to knock each others
head oH.-Hnuea Path Chronicle
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

John Gary Evans bulldozed the
Mayor of Florence iuto thinking that
the Governor of the State could not be
arrested for fighting, and threatened to
put bis town under the metropolitan
police, if the police treated him as a
oommou viola,cr of the law A Gov
eroor canDot be arrested for anything
which be may do as Governor, but bis
actions as an individual are as much
subject to the law as those Of any prl-
vate individual
1t is pity that 'ne Mayor of
Florence allowed John Gary Evans to
scare him by the metropollts! police
threat-it w..uld have beeu much bet
ter to have goue ahead and arrested the
man aud taken the consequences -
Darlington News.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-08-05

Mr. Duncan is not the first map that
Sepator Tlliman promised to "hauds
of" in race and let the candidates
6gh. it out, and at the same time va,
schemiog for the election of mis- pet
Evans We have heard that he made
Messrs ElIerbe, Tiudal and Pope such
a promise two years ago and failed to
stick. It's an old trick -Newberry
Observer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
HOTEL PROPRIETOR SHOT.
The Act of "a Newport News Ship
Yard Employee.


NEWPORT NEWS VA, May 7.-Cspe-
cial.)-Mr w. II. Rodgers, proprietor OF
the Chesapeake Hotel. at Phoebus, was
shot and seriously wounded last night by
John T. Newman, one Of the striking
employees Of the Newport News Ship
Building and Dry-Dock Company. New
man was paid $40 at the ship-ydrd yes
terday afternoon, and, in company with
a woman from this city. who claims TO be
his wife. went 10 Hampton and PhOebus
for a good time. He ordered and drank
some beer at the Chesapeake, but said
he had no money with which TO pay for
It, having spent all his earnings before
arriving at Phoebus. The woman said
she would take care Of Newman, and
Mr.. Rodgers replied. "All right; take care
OF him." Newman then retorted, "Fll
take care Of you" and, drawing re-
volver from his pocket he fired at the
proprietor. Rodgers staggered back into
the dlning-room and told his wife that
he had been shot
DEFIED THE CROWD.
Newman and the woman left the hotel
In a hurry. and walked rapidly down the
street. while an excited crowd was as
sembling at the hotel. Several men at
tempted to stop Newman, but he held
them off by hourishing his revolver I'm
their faces, and finally took refuge in
blacksmith shop Several shots were
fired at him as he fed. but none OF them
took effect. He was finally captured by
County-Oficers =. Giddons and j. j.
Sheene. who placed him in Jail. The wo-
man was held as a witness.
MR.. RODGERS'S WOUND.
Mr. Rodgers is seriously, but not fatally
injured. the bullet having entered his left
breast Just above the heart. He was at
tended by Drs. Picker Nanderslice, and
White. While the officers were conduct
ing Newman to Hampton an angry and
excited crowd surrounded the car, ana
IL was apprehended that the prisoner
would be forcibly taken away from the
officers. but no attempt was made at
violence
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
WITH A POT-RACK.
REUBEN DOUGLASS DESCRIBES THE
MURDER OF YOUNG THOMPSON.
Why He Made N False Statement in
the Beginning-Fcar of Harmon
The Preachers Part-Tbe Expert
Witnesses DO Not Agree.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, May T.
(Special) THE largest crowd yet present
thronged the CountyCourt room to-day 70
hear the proceedings In the trial of the
Rev. William Nelson (coored on the
charges Of murder and arson. Reuben
Douglas, who confessed several days ago.
went on the stand as a Commemorative
witness, and told his story with apparent
directness. He was, he said at Taylor
Harmon's house on the night of the fire,
when young Thompson entered and took
a seat by the fire. Thompson displayed
some money, and asked Harmon TO go TO
a store near at hand and get him some
thing to smoke. Harmon agreed to do
so, but soon returned, and said the store
was closed for the night. The preacher
was sitting near Thompson, watching
Taylor Harmon who had gone out of
doors, and returned with an iron pot
rack, and was then walking to and fro
behind Thompson.
THE FATAL BLOW.
The fatal blow was delivered, and the
young man fell from the stool. Nelson
said to Harmon: Il will help you TO carry
him 10 the store" and they took him
from the room. Thompson was breathing
heavily About half an hour later wit
ness heard Nelson say, Good night
Taylor" and a moment later Taylor
Harmon entered the cabin.
IT WAS FALSE.
On discrimination, the witness adj
mitted that he had made a statement
some time ago TO a constable under OATH
but said that statement was false. He
maintained that his statement to-day,
which was the same as the confession,
was true. His reason for lying In the
first statement was fear of Taylor Har-
mon. In his first statement he said
Thompson left Harmon's cabin a sound
man.
Witnesses have also testified that Rose
Tanner. the leading witness for the State.
made a similar remark, but Rose de-
MES IL.
After Douglass's testimony the prosecu-
ton rested its case.
The defence introduced DR.. II. T. Mel
son, whose testimony as to the probability
that the neck was severed by the action
Of heat was strongly and directly con-
Trajectory OF DR.. W. G. n. Randolphs
views, as given for the prosecution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
THE COCKADE CITY.
Contracts Awnrdcd-Cnused Qnite
SGr-PersOnaI.

PETERSBURG. VA, May 7.-(Special)
The J. f. Rockwell Coal Company will be
awarded the government contract for
coal for the post-ofice. customs, and in
ternal-Ievenue departments in this city,
being the lowest bidder. For the same
reason the j. b. Worth Company Will be
given the contract for furnishing lOO0O
pounds Of ice 10 these departments for
the ensuing fiscal year.
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.
The order Of the President extending
civil-service classification to employees
I'm all branches OF the government. as
published this morning, has caused quite
a stir among Republicans here. whose
hopes Of Republican success in the presi-
dental election, and consequently Of
spoils, had been raised to an exalted de-
gree. There are many white Republicans
in this city and section who have been
actively working for positions in the seve-
raj government offices In the city-some
of them for good" pOsitons-on the sup
position that the next administration
would be Republican.
The free-silver sentiment among the
Democrats in this section is very strong,
and the counties OF the Fourth Congress
sional District will probably all send free
silver delegates to the Staunton conven-
ton. One OF the most prominent and con-
servative Democrats Of Dinwiddie to-day
declared TO your correspondent his belief
I'm the widespread silver sentiment In the
Democratic party in this district. and fur
thermore, expressed the opinion that with
a free-silver platform at Chicago and a
good man TO stand on 1t the Democrats
would sweep the country I'm November.
as against any sound-money Republican
that might be nominated at ST. Louis.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Mrs. G. L. Ramsey. wife Of Mr. Henry
J.. Ramsey, died this morning at her
home on Pearl street.
At Market-Street Methodist Episcopal
church last night branch Of the Epworth
League was organized, with over one
hundred members. Mr.. J. w. Scoggins
was elected president; r. w DeHaven,
secretary, and Miss Blanche Hawkins,
treasures.
A supposed mad-dog was killed on Syca-
more street this morning amidst much
excitement.
The new bonds Of our city. TO the
amount Of about $4,000. will shortly be
issued. They Will be taken Immediately
by our own citizens, who will be glad 70
get them.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
SUFFOLK.
Two Deaths-Mr. james 4. NOrGeet
and Mrs. X. II. Allen.

SUFFOLK. VA, May 7.-(Special MIR.
James \. Norheet, one OF our oldest
citizens. being an octogenarian, died at
noon to-day. Mr.. Norheet had been sick
for about two months, but previous to
that time he was one of the healthiest
and most active men in town. and worked
regularly at his trade with earnestness
and vgor Mr. Norneet was a Confede-
rate soldier until towards the close Of
hostilties, and was true and tried
veteran Of the Southern Cause. He leaves
a wife and two children-Mr r. Edward
Norfleet, of Baltimore, and Mrs. A. J.
Eiey. of Suffolk His funeral Will take
place from the Christian church. Of which
he had long been member, Friday after
noon at o'clock.
At $40 o'clock this afternoon Mrs. r.
r. Allen died at the residence of her
husband. on Clay street Mrs. Allen had
been sick about a week. and for several
DAYS her life had been despaired Of. The
deceased was Miss Fannie Cosby, Of Dan
vile. and was married TO Mr.. r. r. Allen.
Of SUFFOLK. about five years ago. She
leaves one child, about years of age.
Mrs. Allen was a most estimable Chris
tian lady. and her death has cast gloom
over a large circle Of relatives and friends.
She was member of the Main-Street
Methodist church. from which her fune-
raj will take place tomorrow FndaO
afternoon at o'clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
RAISING FUNDS For COUNSEL.
CoIOrcd People Take steps To Pay
PoI.cy Rnrnes'A LnNyNers.

PoIsey harness Lawyers.
The colored people OF Richmond are
thoroughly aroused In their appreciation
Of the labors of counsel for Mary Aber-
nathy and Pokey Barnes. and it is under
stood that plans are now being made by
which more money IS TO be raised TO
pay tho lawyers for their work.
Nearly all the funds previously secured
I'm behalf Of the women have been ex-
pended i'm the legitimate expenses OF their
trials, paying for the attendance and
travelling expenses Of witnesses. travel
ling expenses and board of counsel dia-
grams Of the section OF country In which
the murder was committed, and In col
Letting data about the cases in various
ways. Now that Pokey Barnes has been
cleared the members Of her race have
had their interest renewed in these cases.
and practical steps are to be taken TO, I'm
a small measure. compensate her counsel
for their arduous labors, their great men
tai and physical exertion i'm the long and
tedious proceedings which they have I'M
dergone.
Pokey will be given a reception at tls.
Fifth Baptist church (colored) tonight
when this subject will be brought up
The woman was still suffering from ner-
vous prostration yesterday. and II was ne
cessary to call IN a doctor. She was
better last night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
LEXINGTON.
second German of the scason-To
Play North Carolina.

LEXINGTON, VA. May 7.-(special)-
The second german Of the season by the
University German Club was given last
evening I'm McCumn's Hall. Those who
danced were: Miss Judith Dean. Of Rich
mond. with Mr.. Clark Miss Davis. OF
Lynchburg. with Mr.. Hammer; Miss Mag
gle Graham with Mr.. Slicer; Miss Sallie
Patton with Mr.. Karnes; Miss Incy
Pendleton with Mr.. Garrow; Miss Elise
Semmes with Mr., LaFar; Miss Kate PEN
dleton with Mr. Tutwiler; Miss Katie Hop
kins with Mr.. Rpy; Miss Bruce Hous-
ton with DR.. Dixon; Miss Lucy Ship with
Mr.. McBryde. The stays were: Messrs.
Bowling, Smith. Hancock, Shepherd,
Young. Johnson. Mason, and Leonard.
Mrs. William A. Anderson and Mrs. John
Carmichael were the chaperons. The
german was gracefully led by Mr.. J.
Sam Slicer. Jr.
Manager X. L. Owen. Of the Washing
ton and Lee University baseball team,
has secured n date with the University
of North Carolina team. The game will
take place in Danville next Saturday
The Washington and Lee boys will leave
here Friday morning. going via Lynch
burg
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
ANNIVERSARY OF THE BLUES.
Infnntrymen VIII March to Oak
wood and Then HIVE N Banquet.

Tomorrow is the lO3d anniversary Of
the Richmond Light Infantry Blues
The battalion will assemble at its Armory
at o'clock and will participate in the
lakewood Memorial-Day parade. After
these exercises the body will repair TO its
Armory, where light refreshments will be
served. A delightful spread OF this char-
acter is being prepared and there may
be some short and informal speeches.
The committee in charge consists Of
Lieutenant l.. l.. Cheatwood chairman,
Captain George II. Hopkins. Lieutenant
W. 5. L. Mayo, Sergeant w. T. Klein,
Sergeant Julian Binford. Jr.. Corporal
BENJAMIN Lawson. II. c. Allen, Van Dyke
Johns. John c. Freeman. q. b. Mount
castle. Rufus c. Williams, and j. l..
WOOdsOn.
on Sunday evening the battalion Will
attend services in a body at St. Pauls
church. where a special sermon to that
historic organization will be preached by
Rev. Dr. Hartley Carmichael chaplain Of
the battalion.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
NATURAL BRIDGE.
FemnIe College Observation-Disclosures
ais and Briefs.

NATURAL. BRIDGE. VA, May l.
Special. 1.-THE young ladies OF Virginia
College. OF Roanoke. visited this place
yesterday. in charge Of Professor and
Mrs. Boatwright, of the college. They
arrived here at $50 on a special over
the Norfolk and Western railroad.
Several large excursions are already
billed to stop over here this summer.
Mr.. John Starke, Of this place, leaves
I'm a few days for Chicago, where he eX-
meets shortly 10 take his family.
Mr. George Hardy. who has been quite
III at his home. at Red Mills, is re-
covering.
Mrs S. NJ. Whitmore had a fall seRe-
raj days ago. by which she sustained
severe injuries.
Mr.. Henry McCluer, lately Of Bhena
vista. has accepted the place OF night
clerk AT the hotels. where he has en-
terrd upon his duties.
Mr. c. r. Ieech has his new residence
nearly completed. He expects TO move
INTO II about the LIST Of June.
Farmers are ell through planting corn.
wheat. oats, and grass are looking wei
in this part Of the county.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
STATE DEMOCRATS.
NETTING TO ELECT pEhhcNiHs
ro THE STANTON CONVENTION.
...o,ottox County Declares for
rrcc SIIvcr-Thc Gloucester ""'"-
The RESOLUTIONS and Pro-
.ocdingS In Full.

DONATION. VA. May 7.-(special)
-. and enthusiastic mass-meetins
.,o Democrats Of AppomattoX was
,.-s today. to elect delegates to the
..,o, convention. The meeting was
-., ,o order by Mr. Joseph Button
chairman. Mr.. w. II. Lyon was
....t chairman. and Mr.. S. L. Ferguson
....ry of the meeting. The following
,,,.rates were elected
,..,..fes-at-Lage-Joscph Button H..
p,ore H. D. Flood, and d. Mott
r.,.rison AIternates-at-Large-W. d.
linton. J. r. Atwood, T. J. stratton'
end j. *. Hannah.
.-,,t.side District: Delegates-John
..-.., j. C.. Jones. Il. +. Burke. and
,u Lewis. Aternatcs-s. j. Coleman
% Abbitt. G.. y. Abbitt. and @. A.
"-..'.'-l.,sl District. Dclegates-I. NJ. Col
d. Stratton. Walter Forbes
A. Christian. Alternates-J. H.
,,..l., ] W.. Davidson, i. A. walton
..,.r nam District: Delegates-W. II.
-...r rs. b. Forbes, =. D. Chlsll' anu
FERGUSON. Alteruates-R. W. Bris-
.., T.. A. Bagby w. j. Trent ana f.
49, Mckinney. ,..ro
.-. following resolutions were intro
.'..tty Senator III. ID. Flood and adopt
L g.th bat one dissenting voice.
p,.,Ived by the Democratic party OF
,,...-~,ttox county. in mass-meeting as
..,-.t..I i. That we rciterate and re-
--- our allegiance TO the democratic
..-., and pledge our hearty support 10
D.. rorlness OF the Democratic conven-
...-s- national and district
That we favor the free ana uh-
r-rli coinage Of silver at the ra'io Oh
,.,,f without reference 20 the position
,.,. cher nation on this question, ana
..-,.., instruct our delegates 10 the state
..rv.rtIon not TO vote for any one as
s...ss,a TO the national convention VINO
boo. not favor this policy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08

Booker wife of the proprietor OF the
Sherwood, Old Point. are here. and to-
night helped TO receive at n reception in
honor OF Professor and Mrs. Van r.
Garrett.
The Misses Mayo. OF Richmond. are
here. stopping at the Colonial Inn.
Mr. Arthur Denmead. OF Baltimore, who
has been here for some time. left yes
terday for home via the Bay Line.
BRIEFS.
Mr.. and Mrs. i. kennachan and Mr..
II. Constable. OF New York. who have
been here for several days on business
connected with the improvements being
made at the Marshall Mansion, left this
evening.
The Executive Committee Of the hos
pital was in session yesterday Colonel
Taylor, the chairman, could not be pres
emit having to attend a meeting OF the
directors Of the Norfolk and Western
road. at Roanoke.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-05-08
The Dry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK. May THE general dry
goods market has been quiet to-day. The
best business in point OF volume has
been I'm plain staple cottons. such as
brown sheetings and drills. which have
been called for by exporters and con-
verters much more than by jobbers, and
some good-sized transactions have been
reported in these. as they have been
able TO hold their own.
In cotton dress goods. the results OF
negotiations I'm which sellers have found,
sales have been OF about average eX-
tent. with continued preference for spe-
cialties in printed goods over regular
lines.
Clothing woollens and worsteds are
slow I'm heavy-weights. and dress goods
i'm moderate demand only. Atwood fan
nels disclose hardening tendency i'm
some quarters, correcting 10 some ex
tent previous weakness.