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1COlOradO'S
best train

is the Burllngton's Vestibuled Flyer. Big,
bright. handsome. comfortable. New
from end to end. Sleeping, chair, smok-
ing and dining cars. Meals served on
European plan.
Leaves Denver. $50 P. IN.
Arrives Omaha. ..... 400 p m.
Arrives Chicago. 80. 800 a. m.
Equally good service-equ lly ia time
to St. Joseph Kansas CITY and St Louis.
Tickets at Offices of connecting lines.
C. w. Vai!erU, General Agent,
1899 18th ST., Denver.
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New York SJOCKs

Daily Market Quotations as furnished by "
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29

Wisdom to-day means comfort tomorrow
roprove it bny "Wbite'' ard use it.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29

10 the legitimate extension of sdver-
tising patronage to local newspapers,
there is often lack of public spirit on
the part of some Of the manufacturers.
wholesale merchants and others. With.
out newspapers. city or town would
be unworthy q place on the map.
Everybody knows that. Yet it all costs
money. There is 20 business 10 a town
that would no. 10 some shape receive
benefit from advertising-or at leae: it
would be an incidents way Of advertis.
ing the sowc. Yet macy of those who
expect the newspaper to bear this or
that burden for their owo or the geos
raj welfare. never reinforce the Journal.
istic sioews OF war to the. extent of a
oickel per annum We consider that.
simply as matter of local pride, every
business should advertise regularly, at
all events to certain extent. and DO it
as a general principle. just as every
live business uan carries insurance -
Newspaperdom.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29
MONITOR MoNADNOCK
HAS SAILED FOR MA.
Mia.

San Frsncisco. June % The coast
defense monitor, Mooadoock. sailed for
Manila via Honolulu this afterooos
The collier Nero, which will accom-
psny the Monadnock. wen: out first.
The warship followed 10 few minutes.
Men on the Mooadnock tbiok that the
ship will make the trip to Manila 10
about % days.
The Monsduock has sufficient coal
to carry her to Honolulu and will make
that port under her Own steam She
bss 500 tons 10 her bunker and over
100 tons upon her decks From
Honolu,u the Nero will tow her to Ma
pila aud the best appliances for tba:
purpose have been pu, CO both vessels
The Nero has at least 5000 tons of
coal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29
THE GERMANS
IN MANILA.
It is Positively Asserted that
Men Have Been Landed
From the Foreign War Vessels in
the Harbor and that German
Admiral is in Command.

London, June 23.-The Daily
News publishes a statement alleged
to come from correspondent having
access to good information that the
occupation of Manila by parts of the
crews of the foreign warships there
is an accepted fact. although it may
be three or four dsys before the off.
cial news arrives by way of Hong
Kong. The communication proceeds
10 say:
cover a month ago Admiral Dew.
ey prepared TO lombard Manila. At
this juncture, however, a new factor
was added to the situation. The
German consul. acting on precise in.
structions which had just arrived by
the German warship Irene. strongly
opposed bombardment. These In
structions were clear and categorical
and emanated directly from Emperor
Williams Cabinet.
"It was then that Admiral Dewey
asked for reinforcements and supplied
Aguinaldo with arms. While Ger.
many gathered naval force the In
tention a. Berlin was, if not to take
possession of Manila, at least to CO.
operate in the landing, Admiral
Dewey's force not being sufficient to
protect German interests. Captain
General August had on his part In
formed his Government of the situa.
tion. and several interviews took
place at. Madrid with the German
ambassador, the result being that it
was decided that Captain General
Augusti should appeal to the foreign
war ships at Manila, excluding the
Americans, to protect the lives and
property of the Inhabitants against the
insurgents.
cit was an indirect way of capitu.
lating, while spariDg Spanish amour
prope There il. no doubt Admiral
Won Diederrichs has taken command
of the forces landed. although he has
not taken possession in behalf of
Germany. But will he, when the
American reinforcements arrive, be
willing to allow his forces to re-
embark ? The whole question lies
there -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29
The Philippine Situation.
What The Berlin Corresponds
ent of the Loudon Times
Says of the Matter.

Lspdoo. Juoe % The Berlia cor.
respondent of The Times. commenting
on the contiou ued discussion of the Phil
ippine question, eays:
"Tbere would be storm of iodigna-
ton 10 the Germao press if the United
States we're to become master Of the
Philippines while Germany got uoth-
ing In the view Of many German poll
t:cians anything would be better than
that aud they wosld even prefer to zee
Intervention OF several European pow
ers to protect the life and property of
their subjects from :be rebels. followed
by the ACQUISITION of naval station for
each of them.
''There ie, in fact. strong inclina-
ton to repeat the Chinese drama at
Kiao. Chou wherever on opportunity is
afforded Relatively to what Germany
already possesses she has everything to
gain by such policy of fair shares ali
round
''There can, however, be little doubt
that no European power or combination
of powers would venture to preveut the
United States aud Great Britain from
settling the future of the Philippines
conformity. or, at least. under the pre-
lection of their conjoint naval forces.
Continental opinion would not cnly
speedily acknowledge the strength
of an Apglo-Americsn naval alliance,
but would be practically uuonimous
against mourning the risk Of the COM
mercical consequences of breach With
the United States.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29
NEWS FROM LONDON.

London, June 24.-Tbe Madrid cor.
respondent Of The Times says: "lhe
American landing at Saptisgo de Cuba
has made little Impression here. No
body doubts the ability Of the town to
resist for a considerable time, while
even if it sbould be captured. matters
will BOT be advanced much, a. the con.
oeutration of the American efforts at
Santiago will give Gen. Blsnco time to
complete his preparations for the main
struggle.
"Tbis change in American plao Of
campaign, as shown 10 the Santiago
expedition, is expected rather to pro-
long than to curtail tho duration Of the
var
Regarding the prospects Of peace,
doubtless any solution consistent to
national honor would be accepted; but
the initistive must come from the out
side. cannot fiod the slightest iudi-
cation that it will come from the Span
lsh government
London, Juue 24 The Madrid cor.
respondent of the Daily Neil says:
"Senor Sagaata informed the chamber
of deputies today (Thursday) that Ad-
miral Cameras squadron was on the
way to the Philippines. Prof. Sal
meron. the Republican leader, 10 Bit
ter attack upon the governments, de-
clared that the monarchy was to blame
for all that has happened, aud he warn
ed the ministers that if they suspended
the cortes. Justification would be afford
ed for the use of other means. His
speech reused tempest, and the sit.
ting vas suspended.
Loodoo, June 24.-The Madrid cor
respondent of the morning Post, says:
The government. it is reported, has
authorized its agents throughout the
country to ascertain the opinion Of the
people as to the desirabill,y OF sermi-
mating the war
''Seoor Ssgasta will announce the
result after the cortes is prorogued -
Londou, June "a The Washington
correspondent Of the Daily Chronicle
says: CDR. Won Hollebeu. The Ger.
man ambassador to the Uoited States
has arranged for the landing of Ger
man marines at Manila to protect the
German consulate, if necessary. With
Americaa permission"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29

Washington, June 23.-Tbe report
that Germany has landed a naval
force at Manila is discredited in the
most positive manner at the State de.
partment and in the best informed
diplomatic quarters 1t is looked
upon as q par, of the persistent for
eign propaganda inspired from Mad
rid. which for weeks has been seek
ing to stir up animosity between the
United States, Germany, France and
other countries That the report is
purely conjectural is SHOWN from the
fact that there is no cable communi
cation out of Manila. and even Ad.
miral Dewey, who holds the shore
end of the cable, has not been heard
from in some days
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29
News From The
Enemys Lines.
a Cuban Who Has Been
in Santiago Arrives at
Gen. Garcia's Camp.

In General Garcia's Camp, Aur-
renderas, Santiago de Cuba, June %,
via Kingston, Jamaica. June % "A
Cuban who left the city of Santiago
on Monday night arrived at General
Garcia's camp on Tuesday morning
with accurate maps Of the harbor and
of the earthworks surrounding it.
The ships of Admiral Cervera have
moved from the positions they were
in three days ego. and now lie in
almost circle. surrounding small
island and lighthouse about half way
up the four mile harbor. The armor.
ed cruiser Cristobal Colon, which is
unipjured. lies to the west. command.
ing with her port battery the narrow
neck of the harbor, while the Vizcaya,
also uninjured, lies to the east, her
starboard battery looking down upon
the same neck.
Both of the Spanish torpedo boats
are temporarily injured. one having
been struck by fragments of the shells
that sunk the Reins Mercedes and
the other having her boiler tubes and
engines in course of repair.
The most important statement
made was. 10 substance. that the
torpedo boats have not, since their
arrival here. made any attempt to
leave, being unable to do 80. The
ships have only half their supplies of
coal, although some coal arrived by
overland route two weeks ago
The shell that sunk the Reina
Mercedes was fred during the first
bombardment by the Massachusetts
Beyond this loss and the quite large
loss of life incident to it. there was
little or no damgae done. The earth
works were disturbed and one
smoothbore gun was dismounted on
the west battery
Seven new guns are being put up
facing the sea, three of which, on the
west, are chips guns of six inch
rapid, FIRE variety, and automatic guns
of all descriptions. it appears. are
being dismounted from the ships and
mounted on the earthworks surround.
ing the city.
A new line o. trenches has been
dug about mile and a half from the
city.
The Spanish soldiers known as the
regular troops are on half ratlons and
no rations or supplies are furnished to
the local Spanish forces. numbering
about 5000 men. They are compell.
ed to forage for themselves.
The spirit of discomfort, it also
seems. is very widespread among
the Spanish troops and an uprising in
Santiago de Cuba is feared.
There is an absolute lack of drugs
in Santiago, and. finally. the crews of
the Spanish warsbips are on half
rations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29

Washington, D c., June % =
The secretary of the treasury has
decided to make temporary use of
postage stamps, for internal revenue
purposes under the new war revenue
act, and to-day the first lot of mil
lion was delivered for shipment to
collectors 1t is estimated that about
$4,000. 900 postage stamps will be
required to meet the needs Of the
service until the regular issue can be
furnished in sufficient quantities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29

spent several hours in consultation
with the Cuban general. At the con-
clusion of the conference, Gen. Shat.
ter and the other officers had little or
nothing to say regarding the plans
for landing the American troops or
for the cooperation of the Cubans
The best information obtainabIe is
that there will be no attempt to make
q general landing for two or three
days
The result Of Rear Admiral Samp-
sons investigation of the various pro
posed landing places was also laid
before the army officers. but Gen
Shafter is not prepared 70 announce
9 definite selection without investi
eating the matter further himself.
Gen Shafter examined the condi
tion of the Cuban soldiers during bis
visit. and was impressed with their
hardy and soldierly appes,ance,
though be recognized the fact that
fney need CLONES ana PROVISIONS,
both Of which were given them dur.
ing the day.
The interview closed with the IN
defstanding on the part Of both gen.
erels that small bodies of troops are
to be landed at once at several points
along the coast where they will be
safe from any serious attack BY the
Spaniards, and viii be able to keep
the enemy in doubt for the present as
I'd their ultimate Intentions + Among
the troops that will be landed first
are number of men from the engi
neer corps. who will begin work at
once preparing for the movement of
che main body.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29
Official Reports Tell the Story Of
the Debarkation on Both Sides
of the City.

Washington, June 22.-Secresary
Alger tonight receised cablegrarn
from General Shafter at Playa del Este
saying troops had been successfully
landed At Daiquisi-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29

Washington. June 22.-To-day. just
week after the United States troops
left Tortugas. they began to disembark
on Cuban soil. landing in formasioa ct
two points SO ss to attack Santiago in
the rear aud ct the sides. sith the navy
to help the work in front. Thus. the
military invasion Of Cuba may be said
TO have fairly begun. for though the
United States marines we're the irst Of
the regular forces to land upon Cuban
soil. their purpose after all was not io-
vssion, bat the establishment Of naval
base and base for cable station, in
both Of which they we're emioeosiy sue
cessfal. To the regular troops Was left
the beginning Of the formidable task Of
invading Cuba 10 force by land.
jest at the close of Office hours 8
brief csblegram came to the var de-
parmens from Lieut. Col. Alleo. It had
beer expected ell day. To the surprise
Of officials the csblegram was dated,
NOS at Guantanamo, ,.but at place call
ed Plsys del Este. about 20 miles west
of Guantanamo bay aud about half the
distsoce between that aud Santiago
bay. Its exact wording is withheld.
bat the statement Was authorized that
it said the troops we're lending and that
preparations had been made to stack
Ssotisgo at the sides aud rear
The delay 10 receiving further cable
COMMUNICATIONS after the 6rst of last
evening is thus explained. The lines
we're beiog carried westward. probably
to be neares the point selected as the
lsnding place 10 Cuba. In his dispatch
Lieut.. Col. Allen said he had heard
nothing of6eisHy from either General
Shafser or Adnirsl Sampson This is
accounted for readily by bis instruc-
tions. he vas told specifically BY
General Miles in csblegrsm sent yes
terday rot to embarrsss General Shat
ter by any unnecessary suggestions.
Thus it will be seen, to the delight Of
all true soldiers. thai General Shutter.
like Admiral Sampson, is not to be tied
by exact orders from Wasbipgtoo. but
is to be allowed the wides; liberty Of
sction in the belief that he, being on
the ground. is capable of judging best
the propriety of projected movements.
The lieutenant colonel. however. woe is
a member of General Miles staff, aud
directly 10 charge of the sigoal work
in Santiago province. communicated
briefly with General Miles 10 cipher tie
fact that the debarkation of the troops
bad begun and that plao Of a.rack
bad been arranged.
The reinforcement of General Sbaf-
ter actually begao to day. 10 the depar-
ture of the entire 33d Michigan and
ooe battalion of the 3itb Michigan
from Camp Alger for Saotiago They
60 to Newport News and thence by
steamer direct to Santiago II toe ex.
pecsa,ioos of the projectors OF this
movement are realized these troops are
likely to occupy less time 10 the pas
sage shao did the FIRST oootipgent which
left Tampa directly, notwithstanding
the distance 10 twice as long.
Formal orders were Issued placing
Gen. Gny Y. Henry in charge of the
new division of troops composed of
Dnfield's and Garretson's brigades,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-29

Washinzsoo, Juoe 22.-The Navy
Department has adyices from Sampson
stating landing going on successfully
while vessels bombarded Cabanss 20
divert atteotion Texas had one 1nan
killed.
The herald., 1898-03-25
Santa Ana Notes

SANTA ANA, March A.-The last car
load of celery for this season was shipped
last night from Smeltzer's station to east
ern markets. Work on the seed beds for
next years crop is now under way. Dur
ing the season just ended 375 carloads Of the
product were shipped east.
Preparations are in progress for the
fourth annual bicycle road race over the
kite-shaped track, to be held on April 9th.
1t will be a handicap event, and some hand
some prizes will be given.
The regular meeting Of the University
Extension club was held stnight in Prof.
]. p. Greeley's office.
The Minuet Dancing club gave a most
enjoyable hop last night. which was largely
attended.
The Orange County Teachers institute
will be held in the high school building
next week, beginning Monday.
Mrs. Salvarado Duarte, aged 80 years,
died this morning at Newport.
d. q. Smeltzer, proprietor of the big
celery ranches in this vicinity. left yes
terday for his home in Kansas City, to re-
main during the summer.
The Ladies' of the Maccabees gave a
pleasant tea yesterday afternoon at the
residence Of Mrs. w. H. Drips.
Bert Cobler, editor OF the San Jacinto
Sun, was in town today.
The funeral services Of A. Guy Smith were
held this afternoon at his late residence in
Tustin. The ceremony was private. being
attended only by a few friends and the
members Of the board Of supervisors, who
paid this last tribute to their dead CO.
worker. The body will be shipped to Pasa-
dena tomorrow morning for cremation.
The herald., 1898-03-25
At Pomona College

CI4AREMONT, March M.-The people Of
this place are very much interested in an
art exhibit given by the literary depart-
ment of the college in the Literature room.
In connection with the exhibit are popular
lectures by Prof. Spalding and her pupils.
The room is thronged by students and cit
izens at all times. Students of the History
Of Art class are always present to explain
the numerous masterpieces hung upon the
walls. There are visitors from surrounding
towns, and. all express wonder that so
many rare works of art can be secured in
so small place as Claremont. Miss Jessie
Mills. the popular vocalist. sings each day.
The exhibit will last until Sunday-evening,
when an address by Prof. Spat1inv on
Sacred Pictures will be given. This Ia
the second of these exhibits, and the high
character of the pictures and addresses is
the subject Of general remark.
On Monday next the Claremont Horti-
cultural club will meet at the home of
Major George Robinson, on San Antonio
avenue. Paul Harwood will explain the
origin and nature of coal; Rev. H. w.
Jones will speake of the Farmers Club. .
and Mrs D. H. Colcord will speak of "Our
House Plants"
Because of the oratorical contest to be
held in Los Angeles next Monday, the term
will close Monday noon. About 100 students
will go from here to attend the contest.
Mr.. Gould has given great effort to his
work, and his success is confidently ex-
pected by his friends here.
The herald., 1898-03-25
San Bernardino Brsvities

SAN BERNARDINO, March 24.-The
vestry OF st. Johns Episcopal church met
last night and adopted plans for the erec-
ton of the new edifice to replace the one
burned. AS soon as the contract can be let
the work will commence. The society has
$4,000 in the building fund. and the build
ing will not exceed in cost this sum- unless
there are additions to the fund In the mean
time, for 1t Is the intention to dedicate
the church free OF debt, and keep It so, as
soon as completed.
The chance for deciduous fruits the COM
ing year Is very slim In this section. There
have been six or eight mornings of late
when the thermometer went below the
freezing point. this morning going down
to 2s degrees and yesterday to "A, which
has not only settled the fruit, except per-
haps late peaches. pears and late apricots,
but has frozen even green peas and the
strawberry crop. One dried fruit dealer
who has several tons Of apricots on hand
from last year. thinks he is in, the swim.
The damage is not confined to any belt. .
but Is universal.
A filing has been made on ten inches of
water from spring named the Quail by
the Rock Springs Land and Cattle COM
pany. This Is located of,e-half mile south
OF South -Hackbury springs and four miles
west of Bontrigger spring. The water is to
be used for stock and domestic purposes.
While the train robbers were at work
at the Traver district a branch Of the
order attacked a railroad in this section
and held up the Third street car. taking,
not only the cash, to the extent Of 60
cents, but even making off with the collec-
ton box Itself. No reward is offered. but
the company gave notice that II the rob-
bers will return the go cents they may take
the car itself and the motive power, the
aged horse, will be thrown in and no ques-
tions asked.
Rev. T. N. Kincaid. the evangelist. Is con-
Quoting q successful series Of revival meet
ings at the Christian church.
The herald., 1898-03-25
LA FIESTA HEADQUARTERS
The Queen Selecting Her Court-Fine
Floral Parade Prospects

Her majesty, the queen Of La Fiesta. is
the busiest woman in the city, selecting
her prime minister and court ladies, choos-
ing her gowns and preparing for her brief
but brilliant reign. Who she is is still
profound secret, known only to the COM
mittee and few others, under oath not to
tell 1t.
DR.. Wills reported that the interest In
floral day is steadily increasing. Count
Jaro Won Schmidt is assisting in many
ways to make it signally successful 1t is
expected that the California club will enter
very swell turnout, and Captain Banning
will enter his six-horse coach. A move
ment is being organized in Pasadena to
surpass all previous displays, fine as they
have been. The floral parade is one of the
most beautiful features of La Fiesta and
nothing will be left undone to make this
the equal of any that have preceded it.
One of the amusing features of the Fiesta
races will be an old-time Darktown race
in which some of the colored citizens will
spread thmselves. A money prize will be
offered for the best get up the race being
the best two in three miles, mules to har-
ness, go as you please. This race alone
will be worth the price of admission, but
added to this will be the doctors race
which Is rapidly filling. and relay trotting
race for livery keepers.