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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-09
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rbe origin Of South Cardinals 30
briqae, '''he Palmetto State" ia thus
explained Co June %. 1776, a
force Of less than 100 Carolinians.
uDder command Of Moultrie. protected
by the rude forti6ca.ion ou Sullivan 3
Islaod ;n Charleston harbor, made Of
the truoks Of the palmetto, repulsed the
attack of British feet, under CON-
maud of Sir Peter Parker and when
the State Of South Carolina was organ
ICED, the State seal. which was first
used iu May, 177777, was made to con-
memorate this victory A palm tree,
growing erect on the seashore, repre-
sen,s the strength Of the fort, while az
its base an oak tree, tore from the
ground and deprived of its branches
recalls tie British feet built Of oak tm-
bsr, overcome by the palmetto"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-09

As regards what is involved 10 the
recognition Of belligerepcy, it may be
said upon well-kuown authority that
the recognition, While exercising q
moral Influence in their favor, is not
solely to the advantage of the insur-
gents. They gain. says Mr.. Daua, in
a note to Wheaton, the great advantage
Of a recognized status. aud the oppor-
tunity to employ commissioned cruisers
at sea. and to exert all the powers
known to maritime warfare. With the
sanction of foreign nations. They can
obsaio abroad loans aud military ADD
naval materials. AID eul;st men as
against everything but ueutralisy Laws ;
their Gag aud commissions are acknowl
edged. their revenue laws are respect
I'd, and they acquire qoa>i-polt!cal
eecag ai,iou. On the otber hand, the
parsrs governmeus is relieved feom
responsibility for acts done 10 she ic
surgent territory; its blockade ef its
ON ports is respected, aad it acquires
a right to exert against ncutral c6sa
merce all the powers of party TO a
maritime war. la brief. as one of the
latest writer's on international laws puts
it, the effect of a recognition Of bellig
erency is to endow tbs tel;gerent com
munity With all the rights and all the
obligations of an independent state 50
far as tue war is concerned. but 90 fur
tber.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-09
SPANISH TROUBLE.
Canovas Resigns.

Madrid, June 2 The premier,
Senor Canovas del Castillo, has tender
ed to the queen regent the resignation
of the cabinet, owing to the difficulty
the ministers experience 10 carrying on
the government ip viev Of the pariia
menrary situation cause.i by the refusal
of the Liberals to take part in the de
liberations OF the corses. This attitude
of the Liberals is due TO the personal
encounter between the Duke of Teu'an.
tue minister of foreign affairs, aod Prof
Comas. a Liberal senator. on May 2l,
when the duke slapped the face Of the
senator after a heated debate on the
Morgan belIigerency resolution adopted
by the Uoi'ed States senate.
The queen regent will hold cabinet
council tomorrow 10 discuss the situa-
t;on
London, June 8 S-The Madrid cor.
respondent Of The Tines says:
"Tbe queen regent has accepted the
resignation Of the cabinet Of Senior
Canovas del Castillo It has caused a
profound sensation. Before 6oaiy TAX
ing this step, iher majesty begged Senor
Cauo7as to remain in Office uat:| tt e
morrow 10 order hat she might have
another opportunity to consider the
matter ia council. but this Only ncart
that the registration would be accepted.
Senor Capovas rendered his resignation
because be could uos aga1o undertake
to rees.abii:h relations With tie Lioer-
ais He preferred to leave the crown
full ibert: to decide as to the best solu
ton Both houses OF the cortes voted
without debate the 6oancisl supplies
oeces-ary to enable the corres to ad-
journ siae die, and grauted authority
for the issue Of treasury bonds and the
contraction Of loans guaranteed hy
the Spaish treasury to cover the ex-
penses of the wars in Cuba and the
Philippine Islands. with special lien
on the revenues Of Spain of the Cuban
war loan
The queen regent theu signed the
decree suspendiug the sittings. where
upon Senor Capovas Immediately ten
dered his resigoatiun.'' -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-09

MR. BARBER TALKS WITH JUDGE SIMoNToN
1t was ascertained yesterday that
Attorney General Barber bad gone
to Charleston A representative Of
The STATE met him at the depot last
evening upon his return Mr. Barber
said Il went to Charleston to give
attention to several matters of official
business While there | had some
conversation with Judge Simonton
with reference to his decision and
the situation in consequence oI it
All can say about it is that l do not
think that under the situation as it
exists liquor will run rampant /"
"Did you make motion to sus-
pend the INDUCTION ?" was asked
"No ;" was the reply, "the tenn
porary injunction was only signed
to-day aad | hardly think that an ap
peal will be taken before the final
order is made and if any motion is
made to suspend the judgment it will
not be until the final order has been
entered =
MIR. Barber was asked what was
his construction of the term Original
package . He said My view CO.
ircides with that of Governor ElIerbe
ard if the occasion arises, believe
that is the view that will be adopted
by the couit y
SO taking the views of Governor
Ellerbe in connection with those of
General Barber it is safe to say that
the policy of the State is pretty well
settled The State, June 4.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-09

Madrid. June 3-At a coupcil OF
The cabinet this evening Senor Caoovas
del Castillo, after explaining the va.
rious aspects Of the situation at
home and in the colonies. copcluled by
declaring that having obtained the
sanction Of parliament to the bills for
the financial needs Of the nezt 6nau
ciai year, be deemed that the time bad
arrived to ask the crown either to rati-
fy the powers of the ministry or to
cnn6de the government to other hands
He said that be had decided upon
this course because he could DOT
bow to the impositions OF the opposi
ton aod because be felt that matters
had reached stage where slight re-
construction Of the cabinet would fail
to meet the demands of the situation.
He added. however, that If the
crown still had confidence in bin and
i, tbe Conservative party. be would DOT
hesitate 70 remain in Office aud to en-
deaver to cope with the difficulties at
home aud 10 the colonies
The queen regeot formally accepted
the resiguasio of the cabioet aod con
suited with the president of the cham
Der. but as yet she has not summoned
any political leader Probably she
will not do 30 until she has seen Gen
Martinez Campos, who will arrive here
tomorrow morning.
Seoor Canovas is much disappointed
at the response which his advances il"
the way of reform aud financial plans
have met in Cuba. He is also very
loe.h to recall Captain General Weyler.
although aware that Weyler's presence
10 the island and his severe policy OBJ
stru.t the relations Of Spain with the
United States and with the majority of
the Cubans Many of the Spanish
newspapers pronounce this The most
serious national crisis since the restora-
too of the monarchy, aod certainly
slDce :be regency CON mmepcen
In view Of the result i; ma; have 90
the prospects Of Spanish rule 10 Cuoa
aud the relations of opsis and the
United States. 10 call Senior
Sagas.a to form a ministry would be a
virtual admission that the Spanish col
ouia policy Of the last two years has
been a tota! failure.
This would be such an e7tremel y
grave admission that it is possible an
attempt will be made to form an 10
mediary cabinet uuder the Marquis
of Pidal or General Az;arraga. min
lister of war in the Canovas cabioet.
But 10 the best Informed circles this is
not regarded as feasible, and it is
thought queen regent will De com
PEELED to summon Senor Sagasta
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-09

mission TO Colonel Jones, IN response
to his request, to hold the iospeotion oo
May 26th on the college athletic field,
expressly stipula,ing that the troops
should keep on the east end of the
field so as not to rougbeo your ball
| ground. This restriction was express
ed ia the polisess terms | could employ.
I did oos think peremptory and cur;
orders necessary. for in my intercourse
wNh soldiers I have always found them
to be gentlemen But instead of US
ing the part of the grounds specified,
on tie day named. the parade occurred
two days afterward-without notice
being previously given to .be college
authorities.
..Whea the troops arrived you were
playing a game Of ball With your
guests, the city team, under the per-
mission Of the president pro ten.
And what occurred !? | oeed not
recount the effort made by your ball
team officers, the presidents pro ten.
Professor Sloan aud the college mar
sba to protect voc in your rights to
your own ground and lawful sport
sMy blood boils within me as think
Of the indisuity with which you were
treated Our hospitality was abused
|, Armed troops aud police we're NOV ed
against you to sweep you from ycar
own field. In their efforts to protect
your rights aud persons your acting
president was insulsed, one Of yoar
professors was brctally struck and
wounded ia the head, one of your nuu
ber bad bis skull cracked God grant
oue prayers for bis complete recovery }
Several of your comrades we're severely
struck. Your lives were endangered
by the FIRE of deadly weapon. rifles
aud cleaning bayope,s menaced you,
tramp!ing horses threatened you.
..All this occasioned when you we're
where you had a right to be aud were
doing What you had right TO do 1t
was caused BY persons high in author-
i.y coming on your grounds. when they
had no right. ADD unlawfully ioterfer
iDg with your lawful exercise.
s.Absence of indignation at the brn
tality to which you we're subjected
would be uumanly aud unworthy Of
South Carolipians
81 have spoken with the feeling that
you are entitled to my expression Of re-
gard aud sympathy, and to assure you
that your rights aud interests are dear
to my heart; that my heart and those
Of my colleagues are one in the pur-
pose to do our duty in your care aud
protection.
'sThe rights of the South Carolina
college must and shall be maintained !"
The applause that followed the doc
tore manly speech attested the satisfac-
ton of the students aud professors.
The faculty has held several meet
iogs since fridays trouble The mat
ter has been considered. Before Dr..
Woodrow's returo a course of action
had been practically decided upon
At meeting yesterday morning the
fioal form of action was agreed upon.
The result will BE- announced io due
time.
Il may be added that neither faculty
nor students are heard to speak barshly
of the rank and file of the Two military
companies. nor even of the police
They realize that they we're victims Of
wroog.-State June 3.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-09

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the presence Of our fellow citizens to
aur public exercises 10 our grounds and
hui,dings. We welcome With pleasure
our people as guests aud visitors when
.bsy deoors themselves properly aod do
NO. interfere with the work and duties
Of faculty or students. But the college
authorities can eject. or have ejected by
force, If needs be, any who cause disor.
der or trespass upoo the rights of our
students or professors.
.T am amazed to hear the claim
This ia State property, and can be
used by outsiders at their discretion.
regardless of the wisbes and rights of
students aud college of6cers.' The
claim is false When applied to our
grounds or buildings as it would be ii
a applied 20 the governors mansion. the
hospital for the insane, or even to the
State treasury. Garry out the prin-
ciple, and man might say Of Sloan, and
the college marshal to protect proper
ty'-and, proceed 20 put in his hand and
take out as much money as be pleased
81 can scarcely find words to express
my Indignation that one high in author.
i.y should Justly the outrageous wrong
done you aud the professors, within the
precincts as sacredly yours, as students,
"a : cha homes Of your fathers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-09

The set of Columbian Cyclopedis IS in the
Graded School Library, and should be in
every home in Sumter. Call and examine it
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-01-30
TRlADS.

Three things have men Of the Cymric race:
Strength of limb, frirness Of face,
And gentle deed. stout knighthood's grace.
Three things OF the soul the CymrI own:
The soldiers zeal TO fear unknown,
Worship "f woman, help for the lone.
Three things are of their spirits within:
A loathing hate of deadly sin,
And love and faith, where lights begin.
The home Of the mighty-the Cymric land:
Three things bound in its rocky strand,
Pure air, rich wales, and mountains grand.
-Idyla.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-01-30

Not long ago Mr.. Andrew Lang put
forth some structures upon a paper Of
George Moore, with the result that Mr..
Moore. VINO has evidently learned thing
or two in literary polemics, replied in
the following very amusing letter ad-
dressed to the editor Of the Saturday
Review:
To the Editor OF the Saturday Review.
Sir: In this months Longmans Mr..
Andrew Lang comments somewhat
strangely on my article entitled "Since
the Elizabethans." published in the Co.'S
mopolis for October.
1t happened to me te spend few days
last summer iu an English village. AS
l drove from the railway station to the
lodging which had been hired for me, l
noticed pleasant river. which seemed
to promise excellent fishing. / mention
ed the river ty my LAM lady.
"Oh, yes, sir" she said, "there is very
good fishing here-many people come
here for fishirg."
What kind Of people come here?' l
asked distractedly.
Literary gentlemen come here very
often. sir; we had Mr.. Andrew Lang
staying here"
"Oh, really! :. Does he fish? Is he
a good fisherman
"Ies. sir; he fishes beautifully"
Really! Does he catch muchs"
NO, sir; he never catches anything,
but he fishes beautifully
Yours truly,
GEORGE MOORE.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-01-30
A WINTER SWEETHEART.

Oh. isn't she neat and trig and sweet!
With her hair a-curl and the swish
and swirl
OF silk and lace round her flying Feet,
Her eyes a shine and hcr cheeks all
pink
The queen of the lake and the skat-
ing rink.
Aud tine beautiful belle of the ball,
AS she waves her fan from the opera
box
The world is at her call;
She breaks all hearts and she lowers
stocks
In last years summer girl!
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-01-30
TO A DAHLlA.

Madam-your vast vOluminous skirts
Are out OF out OF date,
The twentieth century maiden fiirts
And rides OF late
In garments that resemble more
A springtime blossom loved OF yore,-
A bifurcate.
Gowns are for priests and judges old,
And grave to wear;
They need the dignity OF fold
And laces rare.
Skirts for girls have had their day,
So change your dress for boomers gay
Or folk will stare.
isabel Richey.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-01-30

ture, there 10 nothing more common in
the annals OF matrimony than your
case"
Then when went on as You call
it," Desmond said sneeringly, "you stay
ed behind to offer consolation, cup
pose!''
Ferris took step forward and stopped.
This is your house, Desmond, AID am
q guest in it," he said quietly.
Desmond dropped into a chair. Good
God, man. can't you see i am beside my
self? What does all that this matter
with Lola up there like that!' He
shuddersd at the thought Of her.
1T is my justification for tonight,
Desmond, and you must listen. In all
these years l have not begun to keep
peace with you; stayed behind as you
say. At forty / am a humdrum old
bachelor, but l have kept my honor and
my self-respect, and have been able to
be OF some use to the woman most
cared for in the world. Never since /
came back into her life has the matter
OF love been considered by either OF US.
With another type OF woman it would
not have been possible to sustain such
relations, but Lola has quaint, old
fashioned principles, and she is not emo
tional or analytical. She accepted my
loyal friendship without question"
81 believe you, Ferris, but she must
have all -unconsciously been loving you.
1t was to you and not me she turned to.
night
"Yes, God bless her for that" A sud-
deu light OF happiness illumined Ferris's
face. Sometimes have thought, Des
mond," the younger man went Oh. that
some other woman may have come into
your life-it does not stand to reason
that you would go your way altogether
alone, the need OF companionship is SO
great But il il is so, you have never
betrayed il. and like you for that. You
have been the model husband. attentive
and courteous always, gratifying for
every wish-she is full OF praise OF you.
Don't, Ferris" the man broke out
impulsively; don't, i can't stand it,"
He folded his arms and gazed intently
into the fire. In another fire, upstairs
in his room, the ashes OF little note lay
smouidering.
You spoke just now of-another
woman" The words came slowly, and
Desmond's voice took on an absent tone
rs if his thoughts were far away. III l
am as you say. a model husband, it is all
owing to her influence. deserve no
credit. Whatever OF virtue there is in
me. she has made"
The doctor entered the room, and
vent up to DesmondIs chair. She has
passed away without regaining consci-
ousness-tnere was no hope from the
first. Will you 60 up now!'
Desmond staggered over to Ferris, and
laid his hand heavily ON the other mans
shoulder. The faces Of both were ashen q,
and Deemondis throat was parched 30
that it was with great difficulty that he
spoke.
Il respect you more than any man
living" he said. go up to her now;
you have the better right He pushed
Ferris toward the door. and turned to
the doctor with an hystericsl laugh that
ended in q sob.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-01-30

Help, help" shrieked a woman's
voice.
They who heard it were women, too.
Doubtless she wants us to save her
life" sneered some OF them, and went
their way.
Possibly she desires us to assist at a
function" suggested others. and tar
ried. The Idiot.
Dyer-What induced you to buy a
bicycle?
Duell-So as to be able to cross the
street with some degree OF safety.
Wyld-Why doesn't your daughter
take music lessonss
Mack-I own the houses adjoining
mine.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-01-30
BURLINGTON ROUTE PLAYING
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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-01-30

Rakeleigh-Last summer, when /
came near drowning, all my past life
came back to me.
Miss Peril don't wonder you re-
fused to drown.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-01-30

Hewitt don't see how you can love
that girl.
Jewitt-You didn't hear her fathers
will read.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-01-30

Pruyn--Don't you Irishmen ever feel
out OF place in this country?
O'Rourke-Not afther tn foorst elic-
ton, cor.
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The American nickel has lost one OF
it's jobs. Heretofore it has stood for
two great things besides its utility in
making change. 1t has meant either
one undivided street car ride or pack
age of ten death-dealing cigarettes.
Now the nickel will no longer buy the
ten cigarettes. The price has "riz,"
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