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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
Feeling in Washington.
By Alfred Henry Lewis.

WAsH1NGr, N. Jao. 1.-The Jour
nails Madrid dispatches frou Mr.. Creel-
man have created sir The sepsa''
tion is decidedly profound. The plain
statement that the President and his
Secretary oe State are 10 secret ar
rsugemens with Spain to suppress
Cuban revolt was not unsuspected here.
But it had nsver received decisive and
authoritative setting forth until it came
10 this mornings paper. To-day the
Creelnau dispatch wes toe one topic
among both diplomats aud home off
cials, without reference to the arm Of
government to which the latter be-
longed
The Journals Madrid story is almost
as widely believed as it has been widely
read. II has excited, too, the uu-
measured wrath of both Cleveland aud
Olney, as we'll as much aud testy un-
easlness at the Spanish Legation.
Nothing could have more aided the
cause of Cuban liberty at this crisis
when debate in the Senate on the Came.
ron resolution sets 10 on the 5,h, than
this story from Madrid. It is for that
Cleveland and Olney smoke With rage
and De Lone is troubled.
While the story has general cre-
dence. it. ia not one about which public
men like to talk The charge Of con-
spiracy between Cleveland and Spain is
not light Que Meu hesitate to be
heard on it in confirmation. But it has
occurred to many that just such con-
spiracy is exac!ly in line with the Ad-
miuistration impulse
1t is not the first tine that this tory
Administration, wholly monarchical in
in its spirit aud bent, has done much
the same thing. In the little case Of
Samoa Cleveland sided With the moD-
arcbists, and to.day--through bin
We unite with Germany and England
to uphold throoe as against repub-
lie 10 those far distant islands.
Agaio, in the case Of the mulatto
Queen Iii" There Cleveland went
secretly to point where a Congress
began to murmur for impeachment to
oversurn white republic aud reseat a
black queen and restore a government
Of dark age sort.
Even iu Brazil when De Mello Tough
to restore a monarchy and beat down
liberty and popular rights, Cleveland
was eager to the finger tips to recognize
the rebellion. He was eager for the
same reason he now refuses to recognize
Cuban independence and conspres to
put out the fires of freedom that iusur
rec;ion has lighted in that island.
Cleveland aides With monarchy against
Cuba iu revolt just as he hungered to
sides with u monarchy in revolt against
the established republic of Brazil.
Cleveland has the crown and scepire
Instinct; be is un American that's
Why be wants to do these uu-American
things Luckily. he is cowardly in the
broades, sense. fears the whip of public
cpipiion, which is why be did not sue
ceed in Hawaii and Brazil, and will
DOT succeed now.
But the Journal story came 10 the nick
Of time to head him off. His dismissal
on the 4sh of March will come ln
another nick of time to end bis power
to make further bad plots against iber-
ty at home and abroad.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

Dorchester county is in peril. At
the election beld on the 81 instant for
the purpose of selecting a county seat
in the neighborhood Of 1900 votes
were cast, of which St. Georges re-
ceived 595, Summerville $40 and
Ridgevil!e 1876 respectively. It is
claimed that under the terms of the
Constitution and legislation applicable,
to the formation of new counties that
two thirds vote is absolutely neces-
sars FOR the esta b!ishment not only Of
the county itself apd the fixing of its
name. but also the name and location of
the county seat. aud as oeitber Of the
aspiring towns received a !wo.tbirds
vote for the location Of the court house
there. it is claimed that all the provi.
sions of the law have not been complied
with and that the new county scheme is
therefore defeated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
A Tribute to Southern Fair
ness.

lie the latest OF series OF open
letters that Edward Atkins is ad-
dressing to southern newspapers
and which we d. not print because
they are far too long and besides
would provoke that continuance of
the coinage discussion so much dep
recated by our gold friends-the
Massachusetts, economist says:
"There is one point in the treatment
of public questions in the south
which might well be observed in
other sections Being accustomed
to public discussions by representa-.
tives of different views on the same
platform, they have learned to re.
spect the motives of those with
whom they do not agree 1t has
been proved to myself many times
that the more clearly, plainly and
earnestly one puts before southern
audiences the views with which they
may be very much at variance, the
more they esteem the speaker OF the
writer and hold him in personal re.
gard and respect.
Under such conditions there ia the
fullest assurance that tie right will
finally prevail Such discussions
lead to conclusions based on reason
and research. On the other hand the
objective point of the chief party
papers in the north and west is to
put the other side in hole without
regard to the merits ofthe question at
issue s"
This is strong and not pnde.
served tribute to the southern love
for fair play. Our people have so
long been held up to obIoquy for
their intolerance" that Mr. Atkin.
sons admission will be gratifying to
them.
There are exceptions to the rule in
both sections, but it is fact that tie
southern editor is far more liberal
than the northern in admitting to his
columns the arguments of those who
contest his views The gold case
was presented with very much great
er fairness and fullness by the silver
press of the south than the silver
case was by the gold papers of the
north 1t may be "provincialism, :"
but in this section the editor who
will not print rational, courteous
and reasonably brief criticism of the
attitude of his paper is held to lack
both fairness and sincerity.
We agree with Mr.. Atkinson that
"under such conditions there is the
fullest assurance that the right will
finally prevail The coinage ques.
tion has been more fully argued be.
fore the people of the south than be-
fore those of the east the press Of
this section has not ignored the
other side and sought to keep the
people in ignorance as the press of
the east has done. Wherefore our
people are much better informed on
that question than the eastern people
| are ; and, being better informed, they
are naturally much more devoted to
"the right'-which is blmetallism =
Columbia State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
Small Banks Suspe&

Preston, Mioo Jan. :.ETh1
Of Cantod. at Canton. With a capill
$4,000. aud the Citizens Banl
Lanesboro. small institution. both
owned aud operated by Field. Kelsey
& Go suspended business yesterday
Eau Claire. Wis Jan I The Coz.
mercial Bank of Eau Claire, capital
$4,000. closed to-day. The failure is
due to the Allemania Bank of ST.
Paul.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

The progressive ladies of West6eld, Ind,
issued "Wcman's Edition" Of the West
field News, bearing date of April 3, 1896.
The paper is filed with matter Of interest to
women, and we notice the following from
correspondent, which the editors printed,
realizing that it treats upon matter of vital
importance to their sex: The best remedy
for Group, colds and bronchitis Cough Rem
edy. For family use it has nc equal. | glad
gladly recommend it.' Is and 20 cent
bottles for sale by Dr.. 4. J. China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
Big Cotton Sale.

J. E. Sprunt of Wilmington, N. G E,
has bought !ho 626 bales of cotton
which the Peni'entiary had to sell.
There we're eight bidders, but their bids
were sailed and wsre not given out
This cotton was from the Reid and
DeSaussure farms. but the peui.eniary
has 11S bales on hand. which it will
sell later 10 the season.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13
Eucklen's Aratca Sslve.

TIE Best SaIvo in the world fo- Cuts, Bruises
Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheun. Fever Sores, letter
chapped ,ants Chi!blairs, Corns AID all
s.; Eruptions, and positivc!v cures Piles or
no pay required 1t is guaranteed to give per-
25cents per box. For sale By Dr.. J. z. W. Dc
Lorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

The Uoiop Republicans, of Delaware,
who were declared not elected to the
Legislature have decided to form a
rump House.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-01-13

Tas Finest assortment o: ctoica stationery
II H 6 Osieen &od Co.'S. book store.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07

however. She has not been on the dry
dock for month ana her bottom is very
foul in consequence. She was to have
gone to Port Oxford to be placed on the
drydock, but the chances are that she will
now go without any overhau,ing. No
matter where she goes the big warsnip
is well provisio ned, and the men will no.
suffer for something 10 eat.
Tne laurch Amy will carry eXcursionists
to he Oregon from Folsomstreet wharf
to-day. AS this is the last occasion on
which visitors will be received for months
to come, the travel is sure 10 be heavy.
The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's
San Bias arrived from Panama and way
ports yesterday. The passengers
were:
John Hobart and wife. A. D. Buck H F. An
derson and wife, c. Moreno and child, Hon.
Miguel Yndice, Miss Lola Canas, Mrs. Eugene
de Saba, DR.. Edward Maldonado, Miss M. A.
Stuart, Fl. Kinney, J. r. McDanie Emcas-
macino Mejia, Manuel Yndce Sr., Julio Lie
BIS and wife. Miss Matilda Licardie, Mrs. o. N.
drew Pima. Francisco Luna, General Juan J.
Canas, R. R. Velasca, Miss o. Licardie and
thir rteen in the steerage.
General Juan ]. Canas is the new Minis
ter from the Greater Republic of Central
America to Mexico. He is accompanied
by his daughter and will remain in San
Francisco for few weeks before proceed
ing to his destination. General Antonio
Ezeta was sick with malarial fever when
the San Bias left Panama, but his physi-
clans expected him TO be around again in
a few weeks. He seemed to have plenty
of money and was onfdent of finally re-
Stunning control OF San Salvador in the
near future, according to the stories told
by the San Bias passengers.
The schooner E. T. Richard and the
British snip Angesey were in collision
yesterday. The Richard was beating up
the bay, but when the tide rip caught her
on Mission fats she drifted down on the
ship. The Anglesey was not injured to
any extent, but the schooner lost her
maipmast and a suit of sails. The tug
Elizabeth went to her assistance and
towed her to the foot OF Third street,
where repairs will be made.
The schooner Moonlight was finally
towed out OF Oakland Greek yesterday,
after being hard and fast in the mud for
months. She will load supplies here and
then 60 to Seattle. where she will be fitted
out by Captain Robinson for cruise to
the haIibut banks. r.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
BUSINESS OF EVERYBODY,
The Christian Endeavo Convention to
Be n ade a Benefit to Alameda
County.

OAKLAND, CAL, March 6.-The Chris
tan Endeavorers of Alameda County
have issued a circular in which they state
that the residents of this county are
vitally concerned in the coming gathering
of Endeavorers in San Francisco. They
believe that an hour in fruit orchard is
a better advertisement than bundle OF
statistics.
''It was the earnest efforts and untiring
zeal of few unseIfish Alameda County
workers." It says, that made it possib e
for California to secure the convention,
and now. it is to our interest to see that in
all of the many plans for the visitors q
day or two is provided for visit to this
county" The circular then continues:
One plan offered is to arrange grand ex-
cursion on the Southern Pacific Whereby all
W no desire TO take the trip MAY be Civ an
opportunity to visit the interior, spending the
entire day and going to Irvington and LIVER
more. This would mean the hearty co-opera-
lion of the people residing in The county, the
railroad and the CITY societies. 1t would un-
doubtedly be the means OF securing several
hundred ofthe very best class Of peop.e as lu-
ture residents of the county.
The City Union has already named CON-
mittee TO arrange Tor grand floral fe tie 10 be
held in the streets OF the c ty of Oaka on
Tuesday. July Is. the object bel to impress
upon the Wis tors the advantages oithis counr Y
over all others as place OF residence. These
two features cou be wo ked IL perlec har-
mony, the excursion to follow on Wednesday,
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
AUCTION Sales

opposed to more than one obstruction
across the estuary, in accordance with the
law recently passed by the Legis ature. A
conference will be arranged shortly to try
and bring about harmony by all parties.
Trebelli and Orchestra Concert.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 6.-Trebelli,
the famous since now in san Francisco.
will be heard IN the concert to be given
Thursday evening OF this week by the
favoriIe congregational orchestra, at the
Cong regational Church, corner of Twelfth
and Clay streets. Mile. Trebelli is return
ing from a concert tour Of the world, and
ha, met with great success wherever she
has been heard. Miss Jean Hush, the
we'll known violniste, member OF the
Fortnightly Club. will assist. Tickets
are now selling and from the advance sale
a large and fashionable audience will
surely be in attendance. The orches ,ra,
under William J. McCoy's leadership, will
play several pleasing numbers and Bee
thoven's symphony No. /.
At the Macdonough
OAKLAND, CAL, March 6 Miss Fanny
Rice will appear at the Macuonough The
ater Monday and Tuesday nights, pre-
senting her successful comedy ''At the
French BALI Monday night. and the mu-
sleal comedy "a Flower Carl From Paris"
on TUESDAY, night,
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
SAN LEANDRO PL ANS
A BIC HOLIDAY
@. .ficials and Citizens of All
Towns in the County
Are Invited.
Grand F'ag-Raising in Homer
of the Triumph Of the r..
publican Party.
The Flagpo.e Weighs Six Tons and
Has Already Been Put in
Position
OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL
Q02 RrnadMaY March e.

OAKLAND OFFICE SAN Francisco CALL,(
9OS Broadway, March 6.
Next Thursday the quiet little town OF
San Leandro will be en- fete. The occa-
SION will be the celebration of President
MeKinley's Inauguration, ana the en-
thusiastic citizens have decided that 1t
shall be memorable day.
After the last election F. S. Hastings,
one of the most enterprising and wealthy
c tizens of San Leandro, decided to erec'
the LARGEST flagstaff in this county near
the City Hail. He carried his plan into
execution. and the pole is now in position
ready for the formal opening next Thurs
day. Merchants will close their stores,
the town will be decorated, and as the
large National flag is hoisfed guns will
fire, the band will play. school children
will sing and the old folks will Cheer,
for the day has been declared a general
holiday.
The pole, which is in two sections and
weighs six tons, was placed in position by
San Francisco rigger. The largest Sec
ton is over Ill feet long, 81 inches in
diameter at the base and contains 5000 feet
of lumber The smaller section is IS ieet
in length and IL inches at the base.
A committee of ten citizens has been
appointed to make the necessary arrange
ments for dedicating the flagstaff.
The committee consists OF Joseph
Herrscher, Colonel Bridges, 0. ]. Lynch,
w. p. Truesdell. David Ury, W. II. Lang
don, G. j. Iversen, Nj. ]. Care a, George
Flint, Joaquin Cunha and John Driver.
The subcommittee i'll arge of the diff
ferent branches of the celebration are:
Financed Ury, NJ. G. Garcia, John Driver;
Music-George Flint, O. ]. Lynch, w. T. Trues-
dell. Literary exercises-W. H. Langdon,
Colonel Bridges, Joseph Herrscher Statutes
Colonel Bridges, c. ]. Iversen. Joaquin Cunha.
Prnting-John Driver, W. P. Truesdell, w. H.
Langdon.
The following programme has been ar
ranged:
Salute OF forty-six guns, music by the San
Leandro band; march to schoolhouse; escort
of school children to the flags aft; arrival
of school children at the flagstaff; order to
raise the flag, Chat man Joseph Herrscher;
presentation OF flagstaff, F. S. Hastings;
acceptance, B. D. Gray. President of the
Board OF City Trustees: introduction OF
W. II. Langdop, president OF the day;
salue 10 flag, school children; chorus, "Red
White and Blue" school children; address,
Prof -ssor Charles Dawbarn; chorus "The
Star-spangled Banner" scnool children; adj
dress, Hon. S. G. Nye; male quartet; recita.
tion; address, Rev.W. F. B. Lynch; america" !"
audience, led by band.
The committee wishes to extend an IN
yitation to the officers and citlz ms OF the
other towns and cities in the county to
attend the flag raising.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
VERY YOUNG BURGLARS.
Boys of Tender Age Who Tear
fully Confess to Several
OFF nses.
Primary of the Good Government t
Club of Alameda Yesterday Eli.
listed Mucl Interest.

EALAMEDA, CAL, March 6.-Four small
boys, aged from 10 to II years, were ar
rested to-day by Officer Anderson and
locked up at the City Prison on charges of
burglary. The Young burglars are Fred
heuer aged 10, Frank Burns IL, Lorenzo
Hennie IL and Andrew Yates IL. Three
burglaries have been brought home to the
youthful quartet, both by the finding of
the stolen property and by their fearful
confessions. The three crimes were all
committed within a week. In one case
the butcher-shop of Henry Bramman, at
1913 Alameda avenue, was entered and
robbed OF revolver, box of rubber type
and other things. The Peoples Bazaar
was burelarized to the extent of four base
balls and Samuel Hagy's meat-market was
robbed OF revolver, a mask and base
pail Dat. Encouraged by success, the
young rascals Were contemp plating a raid
on Oott s]ewelry-store, but were captured
before their plans were matured.
Ihe inquest on the body of little Willie
Winn, who was killed on Thursday after-
noon while trying to touch or catch hold
of train on the narrow-gauge road. re-
suited in verdict of accidental death. II
was les lhed that trains are run at the
| rate OF nfteen miles an hour throup h. I /, q
city and that there is no or nance regu-
lating the speed which may be main
! tanned.
The sale of property for DELINQUENT
taxes was begun to-day at the CITY Hall.
Tue total amount delinquent is only
$64 ~, ana the total of the days sales was
about $500.
There is an epidemic of measles in thi.
nlace, according to the report of Health
Officer Lubbock. During the past month
there were 229 cases of that disease re-
ported. In addition there were 60 cases
OF scarlet fever, s of whooping cough. q ol
chicken-pox, of scarlet fever and / OF
typhoid fever. There were IA deaths and
| 10 births.
Great interest has been taken TO-DAY in
the primary of the Good Government
| Club. The candidates had Carriages ont
! for the accom- m cd alton of their friends.
workers were on the corners and button.
! hollng voters. and altogether it seen ed as
though regular election were in progress
instead OF merely primary for the selec.
| tlOn OF candidates.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
and won d be a fitting close for visit to this

and wou be fitting close for visit to this
side of the bay.
Alameda County's headquarters in san
Francisco during conyen ion week will be one
of the most popular IN the City, and it will
be to the interest o eve citizen TO see thst it
is made the best. Sou bern California is plan
ming some b g thugs, but can only be second
to Alameda if all 40 their part. The country
societies should begin al once 10 canvass their
respective districts or donations of ali varie-
ties OF fresh fruits to be sent III daily for free
distribu ION to delegates, and in this wav give
them an inkling OF what paradise the CO unity
real is TO reside in.
The bur len OF this work will not fall upon
the mem bers of the soc cites altogether.
Every man who owns land is deeply interested
in securing settlers and the matter should be
presented to them by one able to do 1t and
then be followed up with request for either a
ca subscription or donation of fruits 10 be
used IN interesting the VISITORS to San Fran
cisco in Alameda County. What Alameda
County needs to-day worse than any hing else
is several thousand Christ al men and women
from the Eastern and Middle States to settle on
small holdings and cultivate the soil.
The directors of the Fabiola Hospita
stated TO-DAY that they have decided to
forego their annual flower fete this year in
favor of the EndeavoTers. The ladies
STATE that in dong this they are taking
into consideration the thousands of vs-
itors who will be on the coast during July
and August and. the advantage to be
gained by united efforts to attract atten-
ton TO Alameda County.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE.
Berkeley and Oakland Will Contest
for Forensic HonOrs.


Berkeley and Oakland Will Contest
for Forensic Honors.
BERKELEY, CAL, March 6. - The
Forum of the Berkeley High School has
accepted the challenge OF the Oakland
High School for debate and will at once
pegin preliminary discussions. The Forum
recently defeated the Ecciesia, the young
lad tes' de ebating society, and the girls are
preparing themselves for another contest.
Each society has now one victory to its
credit.
Fred Barton, Russell Springer and We're
Hunter have been appointed committee
10 prepare for the contest with Oakland.
The Oaklanders will select the subjec !,
leaving the choice of sides to Berkeley.
The contest will take place next month in
the gymnasium of the Oakland High
School.
Salvationists' Rally.
BERKELEY, CAL, March 6-The Sal.
vation Army will hold grand rally in
the First Presbyterian Church next
Wednesday evening. 1t will be conducted
by L eutenant. Colonel and Ms. Kepprl,
leaders of the Salvation Army On the Pa
citic Coast, assisted by Major and Mrs.
Mcintyre, general secretary to Lieutenant
chelI, from the East, superintendent of
the social work on the Pacific Coast; Ma
ior Mllsars, editor OF the Western War
Cry; Staff Captain and Mrs. Merri-
weather, officers of the Oakland Corps and
training garrison, and others.
Services To-Day.
BERKELEY, CAL. March 6.-The Rev.
w. S. Matthews will preach tomorrow
morning at Trinity Church on Faith,
Hope, Love-Tnese Three" At st. Mark 5
Church Professor Bailey OF the university
will lecture in the evening on "Creeds."
DR.. Alger's subject at the Unitarian
Church will be Essential Ideas of Chris
tiani,y." The students Bible class of the
First Congregational Church will be ad-
dressed by the Rev. George Mooar on "The
Inspiration of the Bible.
Funeral To-Day.
BERKELEY. CAL, March 6.-The fune-
raj of young Claude Marx, who was killed
by stick thrown by Tay Streib will be
held to-day from his late residence in
Lorin. The pall-bearers will be school
mates of the deceased.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
OREGON GETTING READY.
H4r Crew Flu ly Believe She
Will Be Ordered Around
the Horn.
She Took a Large Consignm Mt CT
Flour From a Stock ion Steam
Yesterday.

The battle-ship Oregon will not remain
long in port. Just wher she is going no
one seems TO know, but the sailors all ex-
pect an excursion around the Horn.
Extra provisions have been taken aboard.
and yesterday the river steamer j..
D. Peters from Stockton was along
side putting aboard large con-
signment of -four. Canned meat and
other canned goods have been put aboard
in quantities, and the man-ofwar is now
ready FOR long cruise, SO far as stores
are concerned.
The San Francisco call., 1897-03-07
COMPANY DIS ELECTION.
Boys Brigade Choose Officials for the
Com ng Year.

Boys Brigade Choose Officials for the
Com ng Year.
OAKLAND, CAL, March 6.-The annual
election for commissioned officers of Com
pany D, Second Regiment. Boys Brigade,
has resulted as follows: N. L. Cobbedick,
captain; Sergeant Woodcock, first lieuten-
ant. There was a tie for second lleuten-
ant, and the election was post poned until
next Friday.
The following civil officers were elected !:
President, H. w. Stowe; recording secre-
tary, E. Wo.d; corresponding secretary,
A. Kempkey; financial secretary, G. E.
LLOYD; treasurer. Allen Cobb, edlck;
librarian. C.sN. Wood; editor OF the CON-
pany's paper, H. F. Hobson; quarter
master, Irving Ortn; assistant, John