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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
COL. NEAL HAS NEVER
MADE A STATEMENT
ABOUT THE FEVER.

To the Editor Of The State.
regretted very much to see the
spirit manifestedin the communication
published in this mornings paper by
one of the students of Clemson sign
ing himself w L. NJ In justice to
myself and Clemson l will say that |
have never made statement in re-
ference to the epidemic of fever at
Clemson or anything else connected
with the college for publication. |
have not seen or spoken to reporter
of The Register or any person con
nected with that paper for the past
10 days | did, however, state to
some friends in the State House that
| regretted the fever developments
at Clemson and the panicky condl-
ton of the students, and to show un
rest existing among the students,
stated that | had met one of the
Clemson boys on the train on his way
home from Clemson. Finding him
without money, offered to keep him
n Columbia at my house provided
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
Wrecked by a Quake.

Oaxaca, Mex June 21-The con.
tinued earthquake ehocks and heavy
rains have seriously interrupted tele.
graph communication with the 18TH
mus of Tehuantepec during the last
three days
Advices were received here last
night that the official commissionsent
to the city of Tehuantepec by Presi
dent Diaz to investigate the reported
formation of ia volcano snd the extent
of the earthquake damage. has arrived
at it's destination and fourd the condi-
ton Of affairs much worse than it had
expected The town of rehuautepec
contains about $4,000 inhabitants and
is completely destroyed SO far as
houses and buildings are concerned,
not one remaining standing. There
were number of substantial and
costly buildings IN the town The
people are living in tents on the out
skirts of the place The earthquake
shocks continue to be felt ct frequent
intervals and the people are terrified.
The heavy smoke and other indi-
cations of all active volcano to the
west of Tehuantepec are no longer
visible.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
AMERICAN BIRTH RATES.

French economists are consoling
themselves for the gradual depopula-
tion of their country by pointing out
that many. of the American States,
including the whole of New England,
are still worse of. The birth rate in
France has fallen from 33 per 1000
at the beginning of the century to
% per 1000, and is less than the
death rate, so that if the present con.
ditions continue, in about 200 years
the French race will have become
extinct. In many of the United
States, however, matters are even
more serious The birth rate in
Nevada is 80 per LOCO, so that,
even if no more people should emf
CRATE from that State, its population
We aid die out completely in less
than 100 years. Maine comes next
with birth rate of 1899 per 1000,
which gives it's race about century
longer to exist New Hampshire is
third, with l8 per 1000. Vermont
is fourth. with Is 5. and, strange to
say, California. which comes next,
has birth rate of 10 4 per 900, or
nearly IL per cent. less than that of
France This fact, in view of the
favorable climate, ample area and
diversity of interest aud employment
Characteristic of the State, is most
striking. Following California is
Connecticut. which has a birth rate
of 2l.3 per 1000 Massachusetts,
has II 5, Rhode Island has % 5,
somewhat higher rate than the
French, but stili insufficient to pre-
vent the extinction of the present
race within two or three centuries
Wyoming, with It's 81 s, comes be-
tween Massachusetts and Rhode
Island, while Oregon has rate Of
22.5. In most of the States. even
those which have low birth rate,
the population is kept up, or in
creases, but the new blood comes
from immigration The conclusion
to be drawn from the statistics CON-
piled is simply shat, within period
varying from 60 to 200 years, ac-
cording to circumstances, the Anglo
Saxon race of inhabitants of New
England and the Pacific coast will be
replaced by another st. Louis
Globe Democrat.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
Our Trade With Cuba.
Facts and Figures TO Interest Con-
g1ess.

Washington, June 18 "A siguif-
cant report on our trade with Cc5s for
1887 to 1897, prepared by Chief
Hitchcock, of the foreige markets Sec
ton OF the agricultural department,
has been promulgated by Secretary of
Agriculture Wilson. Tie statistics
show very clearly the effect Of the pres.
ent bostilities 10 Cuba upon the con-
mercial intercourse of the United States
with that island. During the las. fiscal
year, 1896. the total value Of our Gu.
ban trade amounted to ooly s47 ,54S,-
e1o as compared with Sl02.864 2G4 in
1898, the year preceding the breaking
out of the war This was falling off
of more than so per cent il three
years. Returns already available fer
the current fiscal year indicate still
further decline, the records for the
nine months ending March 81, 1897,
placing the total value of the trade for
that period as low as s14,926.8l7. At
this rate the figures of the fiscal year
1897 will hardly reach $500 600,
or less than one fifth the value recorded
for 1898. During the early years of
the present decade our Cuban trade had
received material impetus. the years
1887 to 1893, Inclusive. showing un-
interrupted gaius. aud but for the
opening Of the war a still greater ex-
paDsiou. it is predicted, probably would
have followed As it is, however,
commercial interchange between the
United States aod Cuba has been very
argely abridged.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23

Many of the ablest lyDching artists
of the south declare that the recent at
fair in Urbana. O.. was badly j.
aged They do such 'hiags differe ot'y
down soa,h New York Mail and Ex-
press.
The Nail and Express is inclined to
be sarcastic; but. all the same, it is
right ic It's conclusion that, They Go
such things differently down south >
Iu the circumstances mentioned, aod
on account Of the nature of the crime in-
volved, it is rather doubtful as to
~hether southern sheriff would have
attempted to defend the Jail at a|l but
had he attempted defense, he would
have made it thorough He wolld
tave Dever had the military shoot do.n
mem bers OF the mob aud then
give up the keys aud aboo.
don the Jail Such ch;ckea.beart
ed business as that is worse than
lvrchiog OF even ordinary murder.
When the southern official sets bis
mind to defend Jail, he generally does
it at whatever risk, and for case 10
polot, The Mail end Express is reser-
red to the incidents of few years ago
at Birmingham. Ala and Roanoke.
Va York vile Enquiries.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
An Infamous Tax.

It is impossible to speak with modera-
ton of the subserviency Of congress to
the greed Of the sugar trust
That gigantic and conscieucslees or
ganlzation seems to have acquired the
power to shape tariff legislation just as
ii pleases The senate, especially. ap-
pears ,c be ready to do its bidding.
The people of the United States are
therefore to be taxed $4,000, 900 a
year on the sugar they use If this
we're re7eeue tax aud made necessary
by the exigencies of the case the tax.
heavy as it is, would be cheerfuliy
borne. Bat there is a storm Of ri ght
eous indignation when it is known that
$40, 100000 of this amount will 60
directly ioto the pockets of the sugar
trust magnates, an artificial profit ex
torted from the masses Of the people by
the misdirected arm of the federal
government. There is absolutely no
good reason Why a diferentia tax
should be imposed on refined sugar.
Sugar can be refined IN this country as
cheaply as anywhere in the world.
The only consideration that eau posi-
bly, be back of the differential duty is
the desire Of the sugar trust to take
millions of money out of the pockets of
the people and the readiness of a ma.
jori,y Of congress to aid 10 lhe rob-
berry.
The most disgraceful page in the his
tory of the senate is that which rec
ords its surrender to the sugar barocs
Senator Lindsay was probably we'll
aware when ue proposed to strike out
the difercntial duty on sugar that bis
proposition would DC rejected he knew
tha. the cards bad been dealt by sharp
crs and we're stocked against him. He
is uope tie less to be honored for his
courageous attack upon this monstrous
fraud aud the country INDUCES the fond
hope that the day may soon come when
men like Lindsay will constitute ma
jorty of both houses aud congress =
Atlanta Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
Wants an Income Tax.
Congressman Stokes Introduces Con-
aitmtonaz Amendment to Prouidc
for q Graduated lncoaae
Tdr.

Wash;ngtoc, June l7.-Repre>ensa-
tive Stokes took advantage of the brief
session of the House to-day to Offer a
join, resolution providing for an am end
ment TO the Constitution 10 favor CT an
income tax Wben ratified By three
four,hs of the Legislatures Of The sev
eral States i, shall be part of the Con-
siiiution, namely
"ArticIe XVI. The power of Coz
gress TO levy aud collect direct taxes
shall not be restricted exclusively to
the methods of apportionmept among
the several States. according to their
respective numbers, but Congress shall
have full power tc lay aud collec. tax
upon incomes. without regard to the
source or sources whence the income is
derived 1n laying such tax upon in
comes regard may be had to certain
classes or grades Of iocome, fixed by
Law according to amount, but the tax
upon incomes of the same class or
grade shall be uniform throughout the
United States"
Il introduced this amendment" eaid
Dr. Stokes. "to provide specifically for
graduated tax upon incomes. So far
as examined the resolutions already
introduced Oh this subject, they do not
60 far enough in this direction look
confidently forward to tine when the
Government % ust seek other sources of
reveoue in lieu Of the tariff. The
country will awake in few years from
its present protection debauch, aud [
would opeo the way for raising revenue
ay direc, taxation. In cay Judgment,
tbs would Of itself .eDd to cut down
ex,ravagant expenditures. and would
thus at the same time accomplish two
Leading reforms of the Democratic
platform, reducing expenses to the be-
cessities of the Government economi-
cally and honestly administered. and
compelling wealth to bear its just pro-
por,icn of the burdens Of taxasion.-
News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23

San Francisco, June 20.-Two sharp
and severe shocks of earthquake we:e
felt here today, the official time of the
first, as taken by the United S,a,ea
weather bureau, beiog l2:l4:0i. 1t
vas followed almost immediately by a
aecoud shock. The vibrations we're
from vest 70 east Clocks were stop
ped, suspended lamps and decorations
we're broken 10 some places, bot DO real
damage is seported. The shocks were
the most seyere experienced here for
macy years The earthquake was gen.
eral throughout che State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
McLAURIN STRIKES.
TIRED OF WRITINGS BY
DEMOCRATS AND
PALS OF PRO
TECTIONISTS.
Special TO The Sta e.

Special 10 ne Std e.
Washington, June l7.-Smarting
under the constant twitting and prod
ding Of Senators Jones and Mills
Senator McLaurin vigorously resent
ed today the imputation that he is a
protectionist and that in advocating
g duty on raw material he has aban
doned the Democratic party. With
effective vehemence, he de6antly
challenged the statement of Seua-
tors Vest and Mills that free raw
material is tenet of the Democratic
party. 1t is Clevelandism. be said.
but not orthodox Democracy. 1t
originated with Abram S. Hewitt of
New York York. and was respon-
sible for the disastrous policy after
wards of Clcveland's administration.
The advocacy of that doctrine to day
is in defiance of the Chicago platform
of 1896, be said, and its advocates
are unsafe leaders
The south demanded equality in
the burdens and benefits of tariff
taxation, and the solid south, based
on this vital and just principle of
self preservation. he said. would
soon become the great industrial en-
pire of the world. The pending bill
he denounced as viciously sectional
in it's fragrant determinations against
the south.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
Stirring up Spain.
Liberals Critlcise Canovas and
Denounce Weyler.

London. June 21.-The Madri d
correspondent rf The Standard says :
The Spanish Liberals have adopted
an attitude which will probably create
a profound sensation both here and in
the United States, but which is little
calculated to improve the situation
At meeting of the ex ministers
of the Liberal ministers on Sunday,
Senor Sagasta made an energetic
speech denouncing the home and for
eign policy of the premier and con-
duct during the recent crisis, which,
Sagasta insisted, had led the people
to criticise the decision of the
crown.
The meeting decided to issue a
manifesto declaring that the Liberals
would persist in a5stainiog from all
relations with the government so long
as the Duke of Tetuan is retained in
the cabinet
/, The manifesto will assert that the
Liberals were the authors of the first
colonial reform scheme in 1894, but
curtailed it in 1895 in order to obtain
the support of the Conservatives.
The manifesto will characterize the
proposed reforms of Canovas as in
adequate, and suggests the replace
ment of Captain General Weyler by a
governor who will continue the war
in accordance with civilized practices,
the stopping of the reign of terror
and devastation of property in Cuba,
and the appointment of civilian as
royal commissioner, with full powers,
distinct from the military authorities,
to execute reforms of the widest
autonomy in political, administrative,
economical, tariff and legislative mat
ters compatible with the preservation
of the imperial sovereignty The
manifesto will promise to go very far
in the direction ofSpanish commercial
interests and of sharing the burden
Of colonial war debts to secure peace
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23
POSTMASTERS
FOR CHARLESTON AND
COLUMBIA.

Special 10 LIE State.
Washington, June 21-Tbe appoint.
ment to day OF j. F. Eoaor as post
master at Columbia was surprise to
the South CaroIiua senators. Ali they
seem to know about him is that at one
time he was a revenue raider uDder
Webster. The usual inquiry will be
made before any actioo is taken in the
matter Of confirmation.
The fact that Ensor does cot reside
within the corporate limits Of Columbia
is suggested as disqualidsatioo.
Well established precedeD. sustains
this position. but Dr.. Webster does not
apprehend serious opposition to Ensor's
confirmation To The State represeu
tative to night be in,imated that it is
either Eosor or the "nigger" Wilder,
a Washington banker and real estate
operator. Provision is to be made for
Wilder 10 another way if Eosor is
confirmed.
The crafty referee" has another
surprise Oh top. Charleston is text CO
the list. and if Webster. wink meaus
anything, the change will soon be
made, aud VonKoIpifz is the man for
the emergency. The material 10
Charleston is scarce. and the alien line
Will be ignored in that appointment.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23

comfort given to human life, for kind
lier feelings between rich and poor,
for wondrous preaching of the Gospel
to many nations, and we pray Thee
that these and Thy many gifts be
continued to as and our queen. to the
glory Of Thy holy name, through
Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen
The choir of ST. Georges chapel
rendered the musical portion of the
service, Sir Walter Barrett presiding
at the organ. The service lasted 40
minutes, the queen remaining seated
throughout and following closely the
special prayers and hymn.
At the end there was pause. Ihe
queen with bowed head continued in
silent prayer. Then followed a touch.
ing scene, which williever linger in
the memory of those who witnessed
it. Summoning Empress Frederick,
who bowed low at her side, the queen
kissed her on both cheeks. The
Duke of Connaught and the others of
the family followed, receiving on
bended kee a similar token of af-
fection. In many cases the respond
ent was kissed several times. The
queen was profoundly moved
and tears rolled down her cheeks
At last, and evidently with great re.
luctance, she beckoned her Indian at.
tendant, and leaning on his arm pass
ed slowly out of the chapel. the con-
gregation standing. the light falling
through the multi colored windows
and tue exquisite strains of the organ
rising and swelling beneath the 60
thic bannered roof.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23

his train failed to make connection
with his home that afternoon, and did
advance him So with which to buy
a railroad ticket to his home | re-
gret .his thing having been published
in The Register. Declining to say
anything for publication, thinking it
proper that information should come
from the college authorities. who are
in position best to know the facts,
l only did for Clemson boy what |
would be glad would be done for my
son similarly situated. No one re-
grets more than | do, Mr.. Editor. the
unfortunate epidemic at Clemson aod
| hope that the cause will soon be re-
moved and the students return to
their duties
l would not say one word tc injure
Clemson, feeling, as ! do, great in
terest in the institution and its vel
fare Respectfully,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23

The Agricultural Department has
issuei circular declaring that sheep
ssab is prevalent in the west.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-06-23

Columbia, June, 2l
In justice to Colonel Neal it should
be stated that he was asked by re-
porter for The State as to the condi-
tons at Clemson, hut he refused to
have anything to say.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-05-19

to agree to terms of peace, except
upon the cession of Thessaly and the
payment of a heavy indemnity by
Greece. The statesmen throughout
Europe affect to look upon this pro-
position as absurd, and say that Tur-
key will have to be content with a
nominal indemnity and readjustment
of the frontier on merely strategetic
lines. In view of all the circum-
stances, however, there is reason to
believe that Europe is looking upon
the situation with rather more serious
ness than is pretended. The sultan
has collected an army of far greater
strength than was generally thought
possible, and it is beginning to look as
if the power of the Turk, which it
has been the custom to belittle, is far
greater than has been calculated upon.
Indeed it is seriously suggested that
instead of leaving the adjustment of
the present dispute to the powers,
the sultan proposes to settle the whole
matter himself, and if such thing as
this takes place, it is calculated that
the Eastern question will at once be-
come more serious than it has hereto
fore been thought to be.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-05-19
YORK DRUG STORE.
Paint the Town.

Paint the Town.
have just added to my stock of Paints
everything necessary to make it complete
and can furnish estimates on any job OF
painting. I will either furnish the Paints
and you furnish the Painter, or I will
furnish both and guarantee the job.
will meet all competition in prices, al
things being equal.
1 Have In Stock
Buck Lead,
Ready Mixed Paints,
Yellow Ochre,
Princes Metallic Paint,
Ready Mixed Roof Paint,
Linseed Oil-Raw and Boiled,
Turpentine,
Shellac,
Japan,
Hard Oil Finish,
Liquid Wood Filler,
All Colors in Oil.
Domestic Paints Ready For Use.
Epecially adapted for painting Flower
Pots, Lawn Seats, etc. Brush with Can,
Is cents per can.
Enamel Paints.
In several colors, ready for use.
Gold Paint-liquid.
Buggy and Wagon Paints.
One coat makes fine finish. Pint cans,
so cents. Quart cans, IS cents; in several
colors.
Plastico.
Large lot Just in, including White and
a complete stock of colored. Can please
anybody.
Oil Wood Stains.
Walnut Cherry, Oak, Mahogany.
Genuine "Cosmo" Buttermilk Soap.
Three cakes for 25 cents.
Quinine
At Is cents an ounce. Yes, I started
this racket and still have some to dispose
of at that price.
Lamps
At prices that will make you think you
need one.
CLARENCE NJ. KUYKENDAL.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-05-19
AT THE CHURCHES.
BAPTIST.
BAPTIST.
SUNDAY SERvICE.-Sunday school al
o'clock.


SUNDAY SERvICE.-Sunday school at
o'clock.
ASSOCIATE REFORMED.
Rev. Boyce II. Grier, pastor. There
will be prayer meeting this afternoon at
800 o'clock.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-YORKV
There will he no service next Sunday.
Sunday school in the afternoon at 4.3O
o'clock. TIRXAH-Preaching at II a. III.
Sunday school at 10 o'clock.
TRINITY METHODIST EPISCOPAL.
Rev. A. n. Brunson, Pastor. Prayer
meeting this evening at 7.3O o'clock.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-There will be
preaching in the morning at IL o'clock,
and in the evening at o'clock. Sunday
school at o'clock p. IN.
PRESBYTERIAN.
Rev. w. G. Neville, pastor. Prayer
meeting this afternoon at O'Clock.
SUNDAY SERvICES.-Preaching in the
morning at 1870 a. III. And in the even
ing at S p. III. Sunday school at 4 p. III.
EPISCOPAL.
Rev. r. w. Anderson, rector. Even
ing prayer every Wednesday, at 6 O'Clock.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-Morning prayer
and sermon at II o'clock-third Sundays
excepted. Evening prayer at So'clock.
Sunday school at 4.30 p. III. Holy COM
munion on first Sunday in the month, at
morning service.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-05-19
THE WAR In GREECE.
Turks Everywhere Victorious and the
Greeks Depressed.

Turks Everywhere Victorious and the
Greeks Depressed.
News from Greece during the past
few days indicates Turkish success
everyw here, and although the Greeks
continue to fight bravely when attack
ed, they are short of arms and sup
plies and are generally in sorry con-
dition.
For several days the main armies of
the two powers confronted each other
at Domokos, the Greeks occupying
the town and the Turks in front. AL
though expecting an attack daily, the
Greeks had hopes of being able to
drive the enemy back. The battle oc-
Cured on Monday, and the Athens
correspondent of the London Chroni-
Gle has sent his paper an account of it
as follows:
"Over $4,000 Turks simultaneously
and continuously attacked our whole
line with the greatest fierceness. Our
artillery and infantry did splendid
work. Twice all the regiments of the
enemy wavered and fled, although
their attack was soon renewed with
fresh forces, which in turn we were
unable to hurl back.
"Stubborn resistance and splendid
vigor Of our troops finally compelled
the enemy to give way altogether. All
the attacks on our left were similarly
repulsed.
"On our right we did not fare SO
we'll. The first attack of the enemy
was repulsed but they massed in i'm
mense forces for the next attack. Our
first line wavered and was broken
and the wing would have been turned
but for the timely arrival of the re-
serves.
"Still the enemy had gained ground
which it was then impossible to regain,
and we, therefore, fell back on Bousl
"The Turks had $4,000 troops with
sc, 900 reserves. Our force was only
35, 1000. We have lost heavily, but the
enemy must have lost thousands.
1t is understood that Turkey refuses