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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
CUBA VIA ATLANTA.
Story That Gomez Shot Ia
Spanish Prisoners.

ATLANTA, Jan THE Constitution
has dispatch from Key West which
says General Gomez has begun work
of reprlsal against Spaniards In al
attack upon the central trocha, neal
Moron. he captured the Spanish gar
rison of Iago Avile, ia men. They
were notified that, according to pre-
cedent set by their own government
they should prepare to meet thei'
fate They were given an opportu
nifty of writing messages to thel'
friends in Spain, and then. lis groundt
of rs. they were shot to death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

Never dollar away from home, says
an exchange. when the article that the
dollar will purchase can be obtained at
home Money is our financial blood
It's circulation keeps the business body
alive. Bleed that body by sending the
money away from home aud business
soon will put on look Of lethargy and
inactivity. Always trade at home.
The local paper always urges it4 rea-
ders to spend their money at home. bat
it is not an unusual thing for some mer-
chants to send their orders abroad for
commercial printing It's a poor rule
that don't work both ways
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
The Mysterious Murder OF a
Negro.
Special to The State.

ORANGEBURe, Jan. 6.-The people
Of our city we're sbuuderstruck this
morning when it was made known that
there had been lyuchiug within three
miles of mere last night
The following are the facts as sscer-
tanned Early this morning the lifeless
bo5y of Lawrence Brown. we'll built
negro of about 20 years. was found
banging from the danger signal at the
crossing Of the old stage road aod the
South Carolina aod Georgia railroad
one mile from Stilton, and about three
miles from Oraugeburg. How it got
there is still mystery to every one.
Several bullet and gunshot wounds we're
found on the body.
The post from which the body was
hanging is about Is feet high and 3
feet from the track. The face of the
corpse was turned tows>ds the post and
bis back to the railroad. Pinned to his
back was fouod placard with the fol-
lowing inscription /:
"No.ice to all who may concern :
Judge Lynch's court is in session to-
night for toe protection Of our property,
and by the help Of God he will convict
aud execute any man. woman or child
that burns or destroys eur property
with FIRE. We will proteo, our homes
and property and our neighbors shall
not suffer loss from he hellish fire.
bugs. Let this be warning to otb-
orc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
WEYLER's MODE OF CON.
QUOTING WAR.
Harrassing Peaceable Citizens
of the Island An Edict
to Permit Thefts
From Cubans.

= HABANA, Jan 6.-Another edlct
has been issued by Gen Weyler un.
der which all owners. managers and
overseers of estates and farms in the
provinces of Pinar del Rio and Mat
anzas shall within eight days from
the dateof the edict appear before the
mayor of the fortified towns nearest
to their homes and prove their Gown
ership of estates or the capacity IN
which they are employed thereon
Owners of estates will be required to
show their receipts for the last taxes
paid by them and statements will have
to be made of the number OF hands
employed on each plantation
Should the examination by the
MAYORS result in the finding of state
ments submitted to be correct, the
persons summoned to appear will be
allowed to return to their. homes,
after having obtained proper certl-
fcates and passes In all cases
where the authorities discover any
irregularities in the statements, the
persons subjected to examination wilt
be obliged to remove at once to the
fortified towns nearest homes At
the expiration of eight days allowed
for conoliance with the terms of the
edict. troops will be ordered to con-
duct all persons found without Gre
2dentials issued by the mayors to the
towns and proceed according to the
instructions issued to them.
All foreign residents of the three
provinces named who are employed
in agricultural or industrial pursuits,
either as owners, managers or over
sseers, must prove their nationality
and furnish full information regard
ing the persons employed by them.
kexhibi,ing their police documents.
5An live stock found roaming the
country will be seized by the au-
thorities until it's ownership can be
proved. and all cattle owners are
notified that their cattle must DE Kept
confined and that certificates of own
ershipj must be shown1to any Official
authorized TO examine it during the
passage of troops through the pro-
yinces
a party of insurgents under com
mand of the leader Enrique Penaver,
made an attack last night upon the
town of Arroro Navajo. closed to
the city Of Habana They were
stoutly resisted by the local forces,
who repulsed them and prevented
the town. Penaver and three others
of the rebels were killed and several
were wounded The garrison lost
one sentinel killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

Anderson Iutelli geucer A para
graph is going the rounds of the State
press TO the effect that the Legisla
turc will igrore the prlmar vote 10
the Sen atorial election aud elect Gov.
E7aps as Senator in place of the reg.
ular nominee. Hor j n Earle. We
do not believe any such stuff Every
Democrat in the Legislature who
would be party TO such an outrage
would be perjurer, aud could be IN
d:cted and punished as such.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward fol
any case of Ca,arrh that caunot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure
F J Cheney Il Co, Pro;s Toledo. 0
We the undersgned, bave known F j
Cheney for tie last Is years, believe hin
perfecly honorable in all business transaction:
and narciallv able 10 carry out any obiiga
tion made 10y their firm
West 4 Trusx Wholesale Druggists Toledo
O. Walding, K.tcsn Msrvio: WHOLESALE
Druggists, oil. do, o.
Halps Ca,arrh Cure is taken Internally
acrng directly upon the blood aac mucou:
surfaces of the system Price 7sc per not
t.e Sold by all Druggists Testimonial
free
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
Perish in Flames.

Special to The State.
PickeOs, via. Easley, Jao 6.-The
most appalling calamity that has ever
befallen any oae in this county happen
ed to the Rev. M. L. Jones last pight.
g;a residence, FIVE miles north of Pick
ems with the entire contents was de-
stroved BY FIRE. His son, Elbert, and
daughter, Mary, both about grown
ner;sbed in the flames. Mr.. Jones was
absent. An inquest was held to-day
Verdict, accident.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
MR. THOMAS PROTESTS.
nst the Commissions Ac'
hon. The Chairman
Talks.

Commissioned B. R
= fn!ly announced that he
1';nl s. make minority annual
repor, to the general assembly )
when he handed it in he was in
HORNED that the law made no provls-
~ for the printing of minority re
Er,s. the attorney generals opinion
1ing been asked on the matter. In
keouence, the following was yes
y prepared by MIR Thomas and
the press 100.
kming to General Statutes,
I6ss, respectfully protest
e action of the chairman
b5sAd of railroad commission
noiA from the annual report
legislature, my minority re-
in regard to the frt'ilizsr rae
respectfully protest against the
action of the majority Of the board
in printing, at the expense OF the
State. a full showing Of their side
of the question and denying like
privilege to me.
Respectfully submitted,
II. r. Thomas,
Railroad Commissioner
In connection with, this matter
Chairman w. D Evans of the board
Yesterday said:
81 just wish to state that Mr.
Thomas asked me to go to see the
attorney general yesterday and in the
presence of the attorney general il
was agreed between Mr.. Thomas and
myself that the letter Of the attorney
general in the report should be with
drawn and the protest that he made
at Charleston during the sitting Of
the court should go into the report
Mr.. Mr.. Thomas made these correc
tons himself as per agreement with
: the attorney general and that was tc
end the matter To day he comes
over here and wants to make Other
changes not in the agreement Of yes
terday. which declined to agree t"
as the attorney general had vouched
for both of us standing by that agree
ment"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

There is hardly a country under the
sun in which tobacco is not used and
grown. and yet, it is only within the
past few years than an attempt has been
m ade to cultivate it for comm ercial pur
noses in those Of our States which were
looked upon as outside of the tobacco
belt. Now it is grown to greater or
less extent in nearly every State in the
Union. and also grown to greater or
les. extent in nearly every country in
the world The average worlds crop
is estimated at 2 200. 900 hogsheads, of
1000 pounds each. of which the
Uoited States produce $4,000 hogs
heads. British India comes next With
385, 900 hogsheads. Russia next with
154, 900. Austria hungary following
with l43, 900 China produces no..
600 bogsheads, Germany 1000
Cuba, Dutch India and Turkey in Ea'
rope 66 900 each, Brazil so 600
japan 40, 900. France $4,000, tht
Philippine Islands A 900. Persia 40,
600. Turkey in Asia 33, 900. the Cape
Colony %. 900, Bosnia and Hertze
govioa 20. 900, Colombia 1900, Bel
GUM 10, 900. Algiers and Sau Do
miugo 5000 each, Argentina, Para
guay, Mexico. Porto Rico, Australia
Holland and Greece, 5000 each. while
other European and Asiatic countries
all raise some. With a showing like
this the question should not be wher'
Tobacco can be grown but where i
o,o't no
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

Gold and Silver Papers for sale by H. G
Osteen & Co.
Celluloid novelties for Christmas gifts fol
sale by H. G. Ost,sn Il Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
BEAUTY HATH CHARMS

and all the charms which beau
tv likes best to don are shown
in our grand display Of fash
ionable jewelry for this season.
Jewels like these would en-
hance the charms Of the most
fascinating belle, and surely no
fair one would despise such
brilliant aids to her beauty.
Like personal loveliness, they
conquer admiration on sight
they score new victories at ev-
cry inspection. Those who
look over our stock do not
willingly stop with examina-
ton. Beauty may now be
made ca iiy irresistible by a
few judicious purchases from
our display Of up to date jew
elry.
1. WAFOLsOM.
Jewel Sd Optlcian,
SIGN a ABIG WATCH,
Oct. is IS,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

system is reached by the blood, and on
its quality the condition Of every organ de-
pends. Good blood means strong nerves,
good digestion, robust health. Impure
blood means sccoiula, dyspepsia, rheuma-
tism, catarrh OF other diseases. The surest
way to have good blood is to take Hoods
Sarsaparilla. This medicine purifies, vi
talizes, and en-iches the blood, and sends
the elements OF health and strength to
every nerve, organ and tissue. It creates
a good appetite, gives refreshing sleep
and cures thaS tired feeling. Remember,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
PLEADED NOLO CONTENDERE.
varnum Reach Fined For Keeping a
House OF Ill-Fame.

Varnum Reach. who was indicted last juno
for keeping house Of ill-fame on Washington
street in this city, was tried in Judge Will
bur's court this morning. number OF po-
lice officers testified the house occupied by
Keach was the resort of women who had the
reputation of being street walkers, and that
there WAS considerable noise about the place
during thu early morning hours.
Keach ssfer a large number Of witnesses
had testifisa in behalf OF the state. changed
his mind and pleaded nolo contendere. He
was fined siN ana costs.
Willard b. Tanner, attorney general, for tho
state. and Page 81 Page for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
THE BALLOUS
ARE ON TRIAL.
Charged With the Killing
of Alfred c. Johnson.
RESULT OF SUNDAY ROW
Jury Secured After u Talesmen
Had Been Secured.
RESULT OF SUNDAY ROW
A VIEW OF THE SCENE TAKEN.

Charles and Walter Ballou indicted for
mapslaught in the killing of Alfred
q. Johns on July 18th last were
arraigned for trial in the Common Pleas
division of the Supreme Court for Kent
County at East Greenwich this morning.
Assistant Attorney General Stearns ap-
peared on behalf of the state and Frank
lin y. Owen for the the defendants.
Considerable time was consumed in select
ing panel and after "a talesmep had
been examined the necessary II jurors
We're secured
Assistant Attorney General Stcarns then
opened the case for the prosecution
STATING that he expected to prove that
the two defendants father ana son. were
responsible for the death of johnson !;
that he had been struck on the forehead.
knocked TO the ground and his skull
fractured.
OF the state was DIR. ii. Nj. kimball who
told OF the results of the autopsy. ExE
Moses Eifieid. medical examiner of
Warwick and DIR. John keefe. then fol-
lowed and testified that the autopsy
showed there was wound over the eye
on the forehead, another on the back of
the head and that there were two small
They also testified that death was
caused by clot of blood on the brain
which resulted from the fracture of the
skull. which. in their opinion. had been
caused by Johnson's bead coming in con-
tact with che ground from the force of
the blow struck on the forehead.
At this point tho assistant attorney
general moved for view of the prem
ises and the jury started for the johnson
home on the Silver Hook road, PawtuXet,
and will hot return to East Greenwich
until late this afternoon.
1t will te remembered that this crime
was the result of fgnt about a horse
that had strayed from the possession Of
Charles Ballou, and who hGG been told
that the animal was in tho possession Of
Johnson. Bad blood existed between the
Ballous and johnson, and it eliminated
in the quarrel, which resulted in the
death of johnson. 1t is charged that
both the Ballous father and son, struck
the old man. and that Walter Ballou
struck him with sufficient force to cause
death.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
Mr.. Dyer Sues on a Co
partnership Matter.
Mr.. WHITE EWASAPARTNER
After Latter'S Death Insurance
BUSINESS Was Sold.
COMPLAINANT GOT NO MONEY.

Thers wos hearing before Chief jas
tice Matteson and Justces Stiness anc
Iillinghast in tho suit in equity brough,
by Charles Dyer against Herbers NJ
Shove. Ida Il. White, individually and
in her capacity as administrator OF the
estate Of Addison II. White and Daniel
q. Sweet The complainant set out In
his bill that ho in February. 1891, formed
a copartnership for term of five years
with the late Addison II. White for the
p rp Q of carrying on I'll d Dsurincosbr 81
ness Ia this city which col,,rtnersbip WAS
dissolved in 1894 by the death or MIR.
White.
Some time after the latter event it Ia
alleged Mrs. White, Herbert 81. Shove
and Daniel g. Sweet formed new CO.
partnership and used the name OF Addi-
son ii. White & Company greatly to his
injury in tho business way. The new
firm conducted the insurance until Jan,
1896, when the business was sold to
Charles ii. Beach and the respondent
Sweet.
The complainant alleges that he never
received any proceeds OF the sale of tho
business, which he claims belongs to
him. and which the respondents have held
as trustees for him. The respondents
deny that they owe the complalnant any
thing whatsoever. and nllege that the
good will of the insurance business is not
worth very much all party's success
tlerein being dependent on the enerl y
displayed by the party carrying on the
business
There was testimony introduced Co
show that the older companies with
which Mr.. White did business insisted
upon his widow being paid 800 month,
and that Mr.. Dyer paid $1,000 for his in
terest In tho business
w. A. Morgan was attorney for tn
plaintiff and Wilson a. Jenckes attorney
for the defendant.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
GIVEN A LESSON.
Barriona Fin:d For Aitemptingto Rescue
Friend From an Officer.

Augusta ,Barriona received his first lesson
in trouble last evening, when he attempted
TO take his friend Danato Launa away from
Patrolman Fred N. Blackmar. He didn't sue
ceed. in getting Launa away. but was locked
mp at the Ashburton street station for his
trouble. His second lesson he received in the
Sixth District Court this morning. He was
told by Judge Sweetland not to interfere with
any patrolman while in the performance of
his duty, and, 10 make the lesson more last
ing. Barriona was fined $40 and costs, which
was paid by his friends. Launa was fined So
and costs I'm the police court for being drunk.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
Will Go to North Carolina a.

Walter r. McLane. who has been connected
with the American supply Company, severed
his connection with the firm Saturday even
ing and nc xt Sunday evening, with his wife.
will start for Northboro N. c.. where he has
been Engaged by firm that is in the same
trade.
MIR. McLane will be greatly missed from
What Cheer Lodge. X. of p. he being a char
ter member of that body, and has from the
date of its institution held honorable and i'm
portant positions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
BUILDINGS FOR SALE.

Sealed bids for the purchase OF nine build
ings now ON the site Of the new State House
will be received by tho undersigned up 10 i2
m. of SATURDAY, October %, 1897.
Bids must lie for each building separately.
The buildings 20 be sold are situated and
identified as follows:
81 Fra ncis street. bS Francis street
ia smith street. l2J Smith street.
~ Smith street. l2b ~ Us smith street.
lg2 Smith street. i3S Smith street.
1is Smith street.
Each proposal must DO accompznied ny
certified check for ten per cent OF The amount
bid such check 20 be returned g. tho bidder
~ the bid Il rejected, and 10 apply toward
the purchase price II the bid IL acceptcd.
The buildings must be removed before the
first day OF December. 1897.
The right is reserved to reject any md all
bids.
Board OF State House Commissionefs.
4. X. GLEZEN. Secretary,
oiii2t 40 Westminster street, Room 3&
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
Could Identify the Wood.

Josph Farmer,a colored resident of Auburn.
called on Detective Parker this morning and
wanted him TO find the man who stole two
cords OF wood from his lot in Auburn. Dir.
Farmer said the wood had becn stolen n
single stick at time. and that he could
identify every stick of it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
Medicinal Qualities in Grape,
Cranes dilute thick blood, send the oircu-

lation 10 the surface, ro,.IOSo .Ds1fuctlons
from liver and lungs dissolve and disloige
gravel and calculi and bring the stomach and
bowels to a healthy condition.
Ripe grapes Of excellent quality are now
being received daily in large quantities from
New York state vineyards, and the price Of
ten pound baskets commend them to all for .
table delicacv
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
6. G.. Books.
Street Floor.

These five books are the pre-
scribed course of reading for 1907
and 1898 of the Chautauqua Liter
airy and Scientific Circle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
For Another Week


? sid d case
a
No Th TO dt the 5 all M t
@ in sale eases e. r o S u makes
best
nand
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rluSiC.
Street Floor.

The season of social ga herings
the musicale, the dance, the
home party-has now commenced.
Come here to find all the new sheet
music-for dancing, for singing,
for playing-have them played by
our musician. These two selec-
tons arc both new and pretty:
"Up the Street" March, pretty two. TIC
step, for i
"Evcry Diy. a. ths saaoa," descriptive DC
song aa chjsn, ASs
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
Dress
Goods.

Since our opening display we
have not been saying much-been
too busy measuring off dress pat
tern after dress pattern from the
lovely goods then and since ex-
hibited-our collection OF Novelties
in Dress Goods is now as complete
as possible-delays are always
dangerous-no need to say more.
French, German and American Noveltios--oyer
one hundred pieces, and no duplicates in the line
prices way below present market
values. per ward AT
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
$13 to SIS
Lace
Curtains.
Thirl Floor.

Every woman who loves her
home-what genuine woman does
not ?-desires to have it beautiful
and attractive. Few have means
wherewith TO rival the millionaires
of society--of course not-but all
can emulute their good taste in
furnishing homes to a greater or
less degree. In these days so very
many rich and expensive fabrics
are closely initiated and copied by
low-priced ones, that the humblest
cottage can appear a faithful re-
production of the aristocratic man
sion. So it is, and noticeably so
with Laces of all descriptions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11

wANTED-Experieaced young Woman AZ
ngton street. oli'u
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
TWAS ONLY THE OTHER DAY


offerings those seeking them bulletin OF
% a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
LOO

Silk and Wool Fancies, Leours, Scotch Tweeds,
Bouces, Illuminated Ottomans, Cheyiots and
two-toned Camel llairs-oyer one hundred pieces
and no two alike, per yard 40
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
Books.

From out of the scores of new
sets of books to say nothing OF
thousands of new single volumes
we call attention to a good, low
priced library of wholesome fiction
THE POPULAR PINK SERIES.
ONLY 25C. EACH.
NEW VOLUMES.
A Doctor of the Old School
BY Ian Maclaren.
A Daughter Of Fife
BY Amelia 4. Barr.
He Fell in Love With His Wife.
BY K. Z. Roe.
Peg Wellington
by Charles Reade.
Slain by the Doones--
BY X. ID. Blackmore.
Between Two Loves
BY Amelia K. Barr.
PREVIOUSLY PUBL SHED:
Opening a Chestnut Burr
BY L. 7. Roe
Barriers Burned Away
BY K. T. Roe.
The Bow of Orange Ribbon
BY Amelia Il. Barr.
Jan Vedder's Wife
BY Amelia e. Barr.
Elsie Dinsmore-
By Martha Finley.
The Abbe Constantine
BY Ludovic Halevy.
A Young Girls Wooing-
BY K. p. Roe.
An Original Belle
BY t. f. Roe.
A Border sheperdess-
BY Amelia (. Barr.
The Great War Syndicate-
BY Frank X. Stockton.
The Stories of Three Burglars
BY Frank K. Stockton.
Christie Johnstone-
By Charles Reade.
The Chronisie of the shonberg Gotta Fam
BY Mrs. Charles
Cycling for Health and Pleasure
BY Luther II. Porter.
: F-s~-s
The Hornets Nest
BY E. p Roe.
An Unexpected Result
:. BY E. L. Roe.
Found Yet Lost
BY t. u. hoe.
A Brave Little QualSeress-
BY T. Il. Roe.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11
$50 to 200

French Dress Patterns I'm a magnificent variety
really the finest assortment ever shown by US
you know the rest, prices range from
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4 y -
4 10

Exclusive designs IN Novelties in all the very fash
ionable weaves and fabrics, prices per yard from
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1 OC,

Mems extra fine launderel Union Linen
Observation-Disclosures half and one-inch hem
splendid quality-wortn 2Oc. each, our sale
psice,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11

Our Misses and Children's
Shoes for style, fit and wear have
a reputation unsurpassed by any
other line III Providence---co convince
yourselves, the experiment costs
not much for prices are very rea-
sonable, ranging upwards from q.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11

This guarantee is given by us-The
Calender, McAuslan ~ Troup Cove
warrant the cases TO wear and look well
for FIVE YEARS-we warrant the works
o be of perfect manufacture. and to be In
good running order at time of sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-10-11

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gold Filled Hunting
and Open Face Cased Watches, with klgin,
United States Waltham ana American Mal-
than movements warranted same as above
by the Calender, McAuslan & Troup Co.