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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22
The Games Closed.

Athens, April 15-The Olympian
games were closed to day with the
distribution Of prizes to the victors
in the various contests The weather
was perfect and the stadium was
crowded with people. When the
king and the royal party arrived a
Pindaric ode on the games was de-
livered by Mr. Robertson, an Ameri-
Can, after which, according to the
ancient custom, the king personally
handed to each winner Of first prize
a wreath fashioned of wild olive,
plucked from the trees at Olympia,
and laurel wreaths were given to the
winners of second prizes. All of
the prize winners received di
plomas and medals The stadium
band then played the national air
Of each country represented in the
games, to which music all of the
prize winners paraded After the
parade the games were declared by
the KING to be ended. The total
number of athletes who received
crowns was A., Of whom IL were
Americans, 10 Greeks, I Germans, 5
French, 3 English, 2 Hungarians, 2
Australians, l Dane and l Swiss
after the ceremonies attendant
upon the prize awards were COM
pleted, the international COMMITTEES e
having the arrangement of the games
in charge met at the residence of the
crown prince and arranged for the
holding of the next games in Athens
in 1898. Banquets in honor of the
victors are still being given and the
city is en- fete.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22
Lilly Whites" Have 40
Chance.

Washington. April Is If the
Mckinleyites have majority in the
St. Louis Convention, as now seems
probable, the Brayton-Meton dele
cation from South Carolina will not
be recognized as the representatives
of the South Carolina Republicans
This statement is made upon the au-
tbority of Representative Grosve-
nor, of Ohio, who is the Washington
agent of the Mckinley boom.
In commenting upon the recent
action of the Brayton Melton faction,
Gen. Grosvenor says he does not
attach much Importance to the action
Of that faction, in view of the fact
that the Webster faction is supposed
to represent the regular Republican
organization in the Palmetto State.
He says further that the Mckinley
ties know enough about practical
politics to look after the interests Of
their friends when the committee on
credentials is organized to pass upon
the claims of the various contesting
delegations AS for Mr.. Melton be-
ing classed with the Anti Mckinley
element in that State, Gen. Grosve-
nor says there must be some mistake,
for not long ago Mr. Melton visited
Washington and PLEDGED eternal
fidelity to Mckinley. The pledge
was given to Gen Grosvenor, and
therefore the latter does not believe
Mr.. Melton will be found with the
opponents of Mr.. Mckinley in the
final roundup of delegates to the
Convention
1t is said that the action of the
Brayton-M elton faction in "scuint
ing" at Reed or anybody to beat
Mckinley is the outcome Of com
bination formed il the interest OF
George Washington Murray in his
contest with Col. Elliott. The Reed
forces are supposed to have used
their influence upon the election
committee in behalf of Murray II
that fact can be established there
may be a lively fight against tie re-
port of the committee in That case
when it comes up for consideration
in the House. The Mckinley men
will probably hesitate TO carry out
any such bargains if it can be proven
tha. it was made in the interest Of a
Reed delegation from South Carolina.
R. NJ. L. IL News and Courier.
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DID the ChiIds Land ?

Key West, April 1.-THE steam
tug George w Childs, which it has
been stated carried ilibustering ex-
petition from Cape Florida to Cuba,
has returned to this port United
States officials here deny that the
Childs succeeded in landing an ex-
pedition in Cuba The Childs left
here under suspicious circumstances,
and was followed by a revenue cutter
under instructions from Collector
Browne The cutter was ordered to
keep the Childs in sight, but whether
the revenue vessel succeeded is not
known The cutter returned before
the Childs got back. The Ghilds
carried no arms from this port. She
intended TO get munitions at Cape
Florida, bat it is claimed il official
circles that her purposes were frus-
trated. 1t is now claimed that the
Chlds had no intention of taking the
Juan Monzon expedition on board
Monzon, it is said, left Key West
with few men, and camped on one
OF the keys near this city. 1t is
stated that Monzon's effort to reach
Cuba was purely private one, and
not backed by the Cuban leaders i.
this country.
Monzon is very brave man, but a
cripple, and the leaders fear he
could not stand field duty. Monzon
chartered the schooner Pear! and left
Key West some day ago There
we're about 25 men in his party. 1t
is alleged that the Pearl got ashore
near Key Largo, where the party
disembarked, but was subsequently
taken off by another vessel
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22
Alabama Returns.

Montgomery. Ala, April l5.-Re.
turns are slow coming in from the
county conventions held to-day
The following counties, with liz
delegates, instruct for Clarke and
sound money.
Baldwin. Choctaw, Clarke, Coosa
Elmore, Greene, Henry, Macon
Marengo, Mobile, Pickens, Pikens,
Pike, Shelby, Tuscaloosa, Washing.
ton.
Johnston gets the following, with
1876 delegates
Barbour, Bibb, Bount, Butler
Calhoun. Chambers, Chiffon, Gle
burne, Conecuh, Dale, Dallas, De
nalb. Escambia, Etowah, Hale, Jack.
son, Lauderdale, Madison, Marshall,
Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan,
Perry, Randolph, Russell, St. Clair,
Talladega, Walker, Winston.
There will Be some contests
throughout the State.
The Jefferson county convention is
in a wrangle and may not do any
thing until tomorrow There was a
heavy Populist vote for the free sill.
yer candidate in almost every county
in the State.
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4 Disastrous Battle.
The Spanish Admit q Stun
ming Defeat With Loss.

Habana, via Key West, April 10
The Spanish admit that the Lechuza
affair is one of the most disastrous
battles of the war The actual loss
is still undknown Maceo has
encamped upon the hills around Le-
chuza, Is miles west Of the trocha
line, for eight days Weyler had
$4,000 men along the trocha waiting
rebel attempt to cross, with TO-
600 others, accommodating columns
under General 1nclan.
Col. Echevaria Debos was ordered
to operate combination attack upon
Maceo Debos attacked, relying upon
others to support him.
Incan arrived after Debos had been
driven l3 miles, surrounded by NJ aceo's
men and under constant fire ofseve-
raj hours Debos made last stand
at the Stone sugar house on the shore
of Cabsnas bay Gen. Inclan, aided
by gunboat, saved the remnant
from annihilation.
Col. Sanchez Echavarria was or
dered court martialed, owing to his
failure to arrive in time. He is a
brother of the insurgent Colonel,
Serafn Sanchez.
Maceo returned to the camp after
the fight. He is apparently in NO
hurry to attempt to cross tie trocha
The insurgents continue to arrive
in Habana province from the orient
The forces of Mass, Castillo and
others, numbering 5000, were de-
feated by Col. Tort south o { Me'ena
on Saturday
The third reverse within week oc-
CURED at Aguscate in Habana pro
vince Forty mounted Spanish
gueriIas, supported by so infantry
went out under asecret ordecto night
operations with the intention to am
bush the rebels Agu;rre learned Of
their plans and placed his men in
ambush and waited the arrival Of the
Spaniards. The attIer fed at the
first fire, completely routed, % were
killed and two wounded Aguacate
was uninjured.
The execution of the death penalty
in the cases of score Of prisoners
of war stayed cablegrams from Mad
rid pending the action of President
Cleveland Gen Weyler, who or
dered the men shot, asked that the
approval Of the latter be withheld
Ultra Spanish papers clamor for more
blood
Leon Eepanol, the Habana cores
pondencia militar of Madrid, asks
first that every prisoner be shot, sec
ond that every peasant serving tc
guide rebels be hung; third, that
every autonomist reformist suspected
be also hung Clark
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22
TiIIman in Denver.
He Addresses the Democratic
Convention and a Vast
Audience.

DENVER. April 15.-The delegation
selected by the convention to represent
the party in the national con INVENTION at
Chicago carry with them oce resou-
sion-that being demand for the res
toratioo Of the free coinage of silver.
The chairman of the delegation, Hon.
c. S. Thomas, after being nominated
by accina.ion, declared 10 an impas-
stoned speech that unless the issue be
accepted by the national convention he
would ion mmediately resign bis seat 10
that convention. This sentiment was
received with such hearty applause
that it is supposed that the other mem
bers of the delegation will fee! bound
to do likewise. The convention did
not complete its work in the afternoon
session and recess was taken until
7.45 p. IN.
When the convention reassembled.
Senator Tillman OF South Carolina de-
livered his political address to the con-
ventioo.. The foyers wered packed to
sufocstion, the stage held 500 people,
every aisle was filled and several thou
sand disappointed citizens failed to get
as pear as the main entrance. The
boxes were occupied by prominent citi-
zens of all political organizations. Io
the foyer the crush was simply awful
and it required great display of good
nature to prevent panic. When Sen-
ator Tillman entered the stage he was
received by mighty outbarst Of
cheers. while the baud played Dixie. y
Secretary Newell read letters en-
dorsiog tie silver sentiment from the
governors of Missouri and, Virginia,
Senators Vest, Call and others, until
the impatient audience howled down
the secretary and Senator Tillman was
introduced.
In opening his address, Senator Till
man referred to the presentation of the
silver and gold pitchfork last night by
young lady as a new and proper en-
blem of the goddess of liberty. as it is
pow the emblem of agriculture. He
viewed historically the Democratic
party, handling the subject seriously
and earnestly. Then, warming up, be
attacked the present administration in
plain words and without a delicate
choice Of language He soon had the
vast audience wild with excitement The
mention of John Sherman brought forth
storm of Kisses, which stopped the
speaker for moment. His main
effort was to convince his audience that
the capitalists control the national gov
ernmens and both political parties,
and be sought to array the common
people against the great centres of
wealth. He touched at some length
upon the silver question.
The convention was called to order
after Senator Tillman had concluded mis-
address and chose the following dele
gates at large 7. j. O'Dounell. Den.
yer, Adair Wilson, Durango; B. O.
Sweeney, Trinidad.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

A Turk sh merchant lost a purse
containing two hundred gold pieces,
and sent the public crier to offer half
the amount to any one who would
restore it to him. A sailor brought
the purse back, but the merchant, to
evade payment Of the reward. de-
clared that beside the gold pieces the
purse contained and emerald of great
value. The case was brought before
Cherluli, the grand Vizier, who said
to the merchant You swear that
the purse you lost contained two
hundred gold pieces and an emerald
of great value -
II swear it" said the merchant.
',And you," said the Grand Vizier
to the sailor, "swear that the purse
you found contained two hundred
gold pieces, but no emerald %
81 swear it" said the sailor.
"Then,' said the jadge to the mer-
chant, ait is obvious this purse is not
the one you lost Take it back, :"
said he to the sailor, land if within
forty days it is not duly claimed
keep the money for your own use. "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22
A Spariard in his travels overlook

A Spariard in his travels overlook
an Indian in the desert Both were
mounted. bat the Indian had the bet
ter horse. The Spaniard wanted to
trade horses, but the Indian refused,
when the Spaniard attacked him aud
forced him to exchange The Indian
rode peaceablv to the next town, and
then made complaint to the cadi
Tie Spaniard insisted the horse was
his. and that the Indians charge was
false. The Indian threw his scarf
over the horses head and requested
thc caGi to demand of the Spaniard
winch Of the horses eyes was blind.
The right eye" cried the spanlard.
"Neither," said the Indian. remov
ING the scarf When the cadi saw
that the horse was not blind IN either
eye, he awarded the animal TO its
owner.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22
An A. P. A. Back Down.

LOUISVILLE, April 15.-In speech
at Linton Hall this morning, Chairman
J. Il. Stephens of the national advis-
ory board of the A. P. A. stated that
the Catholic church was backing Nc
Kinley with the hope of killing the
A. P a. in the Republican party iu
the event of McKinley's success. The
State advisory board cs the a. ?. A
held meeting at noon, and i, was de-
cided that it would be best for the
A P A. delegates to the Republican
convention not to vote to endorse
either Rraaley or Mckinley. This is
regarded as Mckinley victory.
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A Man Of His Word.

Mrs Farmer-Yoa said that if
gave you breakfast you'd put in au
hours work on that wood-pile, and
you've donc nothing.
Hungry Hoke deeply i'jured)--
Nothn' Mum I've bin ca;kerIatin
new many power it 'ud 5equire
ter saw da: hull pile. couatin two
hundred feet ter de >aw au' each
foot wid muscular resistance of one
chawereramme. Mebae you dent
krow it, bu; Grain works tie haraes'
kind Nv work Iady-Judge
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

The Rev. Samues f. Pearson, OF
Portland, Me-, was a witness in di-
vorce case, the ether day. "Mr.
Pearson" asked the Judge, "were
you Oh this bench III my place, and
acquainted with all the circumstances
Of this case, wonid you grant this
divorce ?'' Most certainly, your hon
or, replied the minister. "But how
how DO you reconcile this statement
with the injuncton, What God has
Joined together let no man put asun-
der 2" "Your honor, am satisfied
that the Lord never joined this
couple" replied the clergyman.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and La
Grippe when Laxative Brono Quinine will
cure you in one day. Does noi produce the
ringing 10 the head like Suphste OF Quinne
Put up il tablets convenient for taking
Guaranteed TO cure, or money refunded
Price, 25 Cents. For sale by 4 j. China.
NOv 2n-6n
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22
Bondholders run the Road.

Edgefeld, April Is The Carolina,
Cumberland Gap aud Chicago Road, is
now disconnected from every other road
and is ruu aud operated by the bend
holders, being entirely under the man
agemens of |. w Fowler, agent for
the purchasers. Mr.. Fowler took
charge of the road to-day.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

The Republicans and Popuists
have not succeeded in reaching an
agreement for fusion in this year s
campaign.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

Ii Hung Chang, Viceroy of China,
who will shortly visit Europe. has abau-
doped his intention of touring the
United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1896-04-22

All kinds of Sewing Machine Needles
Sumter Music House
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\. NJ. Spur, president of the de
funct Commercial National Bank OF
Nashville, Tenn lass been convict
ed Of criminal completely in wreck.
ing the bank.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-01
pLeAsts NOBODY.

Ex.Coneressman MorrisoR's interview
has hardly helped his presidential boom.
He saws in substance that he is in favor
of com promising the money question;
though he confesses that he can not point
out what could possibly be regarded as a
fair compromise by either side. His per-
sonal solution, if he were president,
seemed to be that, though opposed to the
free coinage of silver unless by IN
ternational agreement, he would not veto
free coinage bill sent to him by con-
gress. His plea is that the veto power
has been too freely used in the past; that
it was not intended to be interposed to
prevent legislation no matter how vicious
or dangerous, or disastrous unless there
we're a grave constitutional question in
volved. He argues that as congress has
the power to enact a free coinage measure
under the constitution the president
should refrain from vetoing it, NO matter
though he believed it would destroy the
pros erity of the country and bring ruin
In it's path. As might be expected this
sort of straddle talk does not meet with
the approval of either the gold or the
silver men. The fact is that the money
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-01
SIZES EN- UP.

The Chloride Black Range, which floats
at its masthead the motto: "Protection
for American industries; free and I'M
limited coinage of silver at the ratio of
l6 to l." appears to have the program of
the Republican party bosses pretty accu-
rately sized up. Here it is: "While the
leading Republican goldbug organs of
New Mexico are trying to attract the at
tention of the people from the silver
issue by crying less politics and more
business the goldbug henchmen and
Office seekers are quietly preparing to
capture the territorial convention when
it is intended to nominate Goldite Catron
for delegate to congress. The goldite
henchmen are quietly manipulating their
portion of the scheme in Sierra county
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-01
PRESS COMMENT.
49,
A Nest of GOldhugs.

The Republicans of New Mexico have
promised to define their. position on the
silver question at the coming Republican
convention to nominate candidate for
delegate to congress. The action of the
Republican friends of silver in New Mex
leo will be watched with great deal OF
interest.-Silver City Eagle.
Correct you are; they will be watched
The next policy move to be made by the
Republican golden calf worshipers OF
New Mexico will BE "to define their posi-
ton on the silver question:" and while
they are performing this piece OF jugglery
they will proceed to pack the territorial
convention in favor of Goldbug Catron
twin political brother of Goldbug Elkins
first political cousin of Goldbug Mckin-
ley, sired by Goldbug John Sherman
Black Range.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-01

HE New MEXICAN begs leave to re-
mind the ssoclated Press agent at Den
YER that he allowed the afternoon patrons
of his association to be badly scooped by
the United Press papers in the matter OF
the news on the second Cripple Greek
conHagration on Wednesday. The United
Press papers printed very good report
of the lalnentable disaster, while those
served by the Associated Press we're
Obliged to content themselves with beg.
carly ten-line item on the subject. Clear
ly this is complaint that ought to be
more than filed.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-01
Sure.Thing Nep0tism.

Delegate Catron, of New Mexico is a
master hand at the art of nepotism. Hs
has availed himself of his privilege as an
occupant of seat in the house of repre-
sentatives to designate boy from his
district for cadetship in West Point and
one at Annapolis.
In each case he has selected his own
son for the honor. He has gone even
further, He has nominated each as the
alternate of the other. Thus, if one fails
at West Point, the other has chance,
while the defeated one has still chance
at Annapolis. There is about the ar
rangement something of family cinch
in securing rather good and honorable
life long position.
There are people who will carp at
what Mr.. Catron has seen fit to do. But,
really, what is the advantage of priyi-
lege if one exercise it not? 1t is custo-
mary, of course, for the congressman to
order competitive examination among
the eligible young men in his district.
But the purpose of this is only to Test the
mental superiority of the young man to
be subsequently nominated. If Mr.. Cat
ron ignores the iormality, it Is only be-
cause he has ample faith in the mental
capacity of his own children, and regards
his action az a deserved tribute to family
talent.
Other congressman have occasionally
done precisely what Mr.. Catron has done.
One, indeed, sold cadetship. He was
deprived of his seat when he sought re-
election, fact which speaks we'll for the
sentiment of the people.
Mr.. Catron has not gone 80 far as this,
and practicing the art to the extent
which has been revealed, he has probably
had in mind Addison's remark: "To this
humor of nepotism Rome owes its pres
emit splendor.'- Louis Republic.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-01

"AsEproL1N," the consumption medl-
cine discovered by Dr.. Cyrus Edison, OF
New York, does not appear to be very
efficacious. At the recent meeting OF
southern California doctors the reports on
treatment with this medicine indicated
clearly feeling of disappointment at the
results obtained. Actual experience
shows that in some cases it is better for
a patient to avoid the drug. Thus far
all the scientists have failed to approach
the results secured by the pure air and
snnshine of New Mexico in the cure of
pulmonary diseases.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-01

question has reached the stage in this
country where it can not be compromised.
The silver men recognize this and so re-
fuse to consider any platform but one
which favors free coinage or any candi-
date who is not straight out silver man.
They believe it is now or never with them
and propose to force the issue. Senator
Brice believes that the Chicago conven-
ton will declare for sound money and
against the free coinage of silver. But
Senator Brice should not be too con-
tdent in his predictions.
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them (?

SEVERAL of the sensational newspapers
are having great time discovering clews
to the Fountain assassins, recovering the
bodies, etc, but there need be no excl1e-
ment among the plain people on the sub
iect vet awhile. When there is news de-
veloned on this terrible crime the New
MEXICAN will be at the front with the
foot
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Local-Ten cents per line each Insertion.
Reading Localrpreterlrs; sspps ositlon-iweh-
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Additional prices and particulars given on
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Prices vary according to amount OF matter;
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One copy only of each paper in which an
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No display advertisements accepted Tor less
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No reduction in price made for every
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Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-05-01

THE Denver Times finds no difficulty
in sizing up the true inwardness OF Sen
ator Wolcott's recent letter. "Senatol
Wolcott is for party first, and silver after
wards, This means that he is in sympa'
thy with the national Republican party OF
his own state. It means also that he has
abandoned Senator Teller" says the
Times. This is about the situation OF
the Republican bosses in New Mexico
n clear case of silver be dashed!