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The evening times., 1898-07-02
AFFAIRS AT MANILA BAY.
Dewey Awaiting COmplacentIy the
Arrival of CEmarn's Fleet.

Hong Kong. July 2-Advices Just at
hand from Manila Bay declare that re-
ports in circulation in the Philippine 5
tina, powerful Spanish fleet is on the
way to recspture The islands is the prin-
cipai topic OF conversation among the
officers Of the American squadron.
A hostile visit from Admiral Cama-a.
the reports say. would in no way be un--
welcome Dewey has perfect confidence
in the strength of his fleet. which he ex-
poets will be REINFORCED before Camara' 5
topmasts are signalled in the horizon
Resent incidents and events al Manila
Bay are reported as follows:
A German launch ran alongside the
flagship Olympia after dark Tuesday
night. II was picked up by a search
light and a shot Was fired as a warning.
but il continued advancing. Two more
shots were fired quickly. whereupon the
launch stopped. 1t had a message from
the German admiral for Admiral Dewey.
The incident illustrates the watchful-
ness aboard the American vessels and in
dicates how a Spanish torpedo boat
would fare If an attack were attempted.
Our fleet IS inactive still
There are five German warshiDs here.
The cruiser Irene left a few days ago.
but returned yesterday.
The other foreign men-of-war are three
British. two French and two japanese.
One of the Japanese cruisers will leave
tomorrow morning.
The Spaniards in Manila continue to
strengthen their defenses.
The rebels have maintained their lines
about the city. repulsing the Spaniards
every time the latter have made an ef-
fort to drive them from their trenches.
A Spanish attack on the rebels before
Malate. suburb was repelled Sunday
night.
While waiting for the United States
troops the rebels have been making very
little movement. although they recently
captured Buiucan. making prisoners of a
small force of Spaniards.
Gen. AGuinaldo and Gen. Sandico the
principal insurgent leaders. have quar-
relied over the seizure in Hong Kong of
a shipment of insurgent arms. Sandico
has appealed to United States Consul
Wil':a-,s for protection and is now
aboard the American supplyship Man.
shan.
An American bat,leship would be a
great and desirable addition. because
the monitors are slow of movement but
Admiral Dewey has perfect confidence
in the force he will have by the siu,e
Camara can get here.
The Charleston and the troopships she
is conveying are expected today.
The Monterey is expected July 16.
Immediate action is looked for upon
the arrival of the troops.
AS soon as possible after they enter
the bav. the insurgent leaders will con-
fer with the United States army and
navy commanders relative to combining
forces or cooperating in whatever way
may seem most advantageous.
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room after being eaten than they did
apples and a few articles of that sort.
food is SO constituted that a man can
know in a general way how much he is
eating and be prepared for the conse-
quences. 1t is not so with these bouil-
Ion CAPSULES. 1t would be possible to
m:scalculate.
The unwary defender of his country
as bcfell some young California pilgrims
in the days of 'i9. These youths had
had no experience in cooking, and a
large part of their cargo of provisions
consisted of beans-not canned-dried.
of course. They revelled in the idea
of baked beans for their first camp
supper, and about an hour before sup
per time. they put the beans in their
bean pot with a piece of pork and set
them in the oven. When the hungry
company gathered around the board
that night they had to sup on hard
tack and coffee. The beans would have
been good material for a macadamized
i''u- - Oil iAohA anu
sympathetic neighbors that the Bos-
ton bIain-makers should be soaked AMI
parboiled. they next day took two
quarts and soaked and boiled them.
There were only four boys in the party.
and the camp kettle was not large
The beans overfiowed. and kept on ov-
erfiowing, till every dish in camp was
full and the amateur cooks had to let
their surplus provisions spill out on
the grass. while an inquisitive country
man poked his nose inside the tent
flap and asked If they were peddling
beans through to California.
Something like this would be likely
to happen should the bouillen capsules
idea be adopted. The unfortunate and
unhumorous part of the situation would
be that the capsules would not do their
expanding in a camp kettle. On the
whole. it looks as If the only use of
this idea would be in offensive war
fare 1t might be a good thing to feed
the capsules to the Spaniards.
The evening times., 1898-07-02
ENTERED SANTIAGO.
Two American Secret Service Agents
Secure Valuable InfOrn ton.

Two American Secret Service Agents
Secure Valuable InfOrma ton.
New York. July "A dispatch to the
Herald from Siboney says: Two Ameri-
can secret service men have penetrated
Gen. Linares' lines. entered Santiago and
returned safely with an accurate account
of the situation and conditions in the
city. These are the first Americans to
penetrate the enemy's lines. and the in
formation brought IL regarded as entire
ly reliable by Gen Shafter.
The men confirm the news that Cerve-
ra's ships are partially dismantled and
also report that the Reina Mercedes was
scuttled by Cervera's orders to block
the harbor entrance. They brought ex-
act Information of the strength OF the
defenses of Santiago. and of Gen. LII
Mares army. which Is very valuable.
Gen. Shafter believes the water sup
ply is partially cut on
The secret service men report that yell
low fever has appeared in Santiago in
a mild form.
The report that Gen. Pando. with i.0)o
men, is advancing from Manzaniilo is
given little credit. but precautions are
being taken to prevent junction with
Linares. Garcia. with 3.00J Cubans. has
been detailed for this duty.
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The Grosvenor-Bailey incident Is RAPIDLY

becoming an amusing entertainment. Yes
terday the Democrats present in the
House all stood up in their places as evil
dence that none of them had officiated as
editor of The Times on the night of June
21 The next time We suggest that they be
asked to swear that no one of them ever
told Mr. Grosvenor that he wrote the ar
ticle which has made such a commotion.
We congratulate young Mr.. Bailey upon
his energy in solving this dark mystery.
1t is reasonably plain that there is a
cheerful liar around loose somewhere.
and he ought to be smoked out.
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The Etruria Arrives.
New York, July ARRIVED. steamer
Titles for the Sons.
(From the Detroit Tribunc.) }

tFroTn the Detfoit Trlbune.J
II We must appoint the sons of prominent people
to high station in the Army, let do it as the
British do it. Everything British goes nova
days, and there is grandeur in British wisdom
and practice in this matter. The British gov
ernment gives the lads the titles but it never
turns them Loose until they have approved them
selves before the nation in some specific achieve
ment. Every son Of Victoria, and many sons Of
the peers, are Officers in the army. but we
never hear Of their doing any mischeiaf, becaus,
they arc forced to be content with their titles
while real men do the heroic and actual work
Of war. Let US, II actually necessary for the
cxigencies of society and politics. give commits
sions and salaries to the Of the Harrisons,
Blaines. Algers. McSiillans Lees, Fo.akefs Gray,,
Sewells. Brices, News. Hewitts. Griscoms. Eng
fishes. etc., ETC.. but for the sake Of the nation
and its honor. let us keep them out Of active
service as the Britshers do.
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The Relief Sail. Today.

New York. July All hands were or
dered on board the army hospitalship
Relief at : O'Clock last night and the
vessel left this port at s o'clock this
morning. bound for Santiago de Cuba.
The vessel was formerly the John Englis
of the Maine Steamship Line. and has
been transformed into the best equipped
and most perfect hospitalship afioat. She
lay at pier No. East River last night
and had doctors. nurses and guards all
on board ready for the important service
that is expected of them.
The evening times., 1898-07-02
TEXAS TRAIN ROBBERY,
Wells Fargo Snfe Dynamited and
Looted.

Ell Paso. Texas. July 2.-The westbound
Texas and Pacific passenger train was
held up at 10 o'clock last night, five miles
west of Stanton. Texas. by three masked
men. who dynamited the Wells Fargo
safe and looted it. No resistance was
offered to the robbers. and no one was
injured.
The point where the robbery occurred
is 800 miles east of here. and details are
meager. The bloodhounds and two pos
ses are now after the robbers
The evening times., 1898-07-02

II the friends of Hawaiian annexation
in the Senate had been a little less con-
siderate of their Tory opponents. the
President might have had the pleasure
of signing the Newlands joint resolution
on the Fourth of July. To deprive him
and the American people of that senti-
mental satisfaction now appears to be
about the only object or hope of the fill
busters. If they will not come to time
and allow the vote this evening, Senator
Davis should insist upon a Monday ses-
sion.
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The Spanish Army.

The most reliable estimate of the number of
Spanish soldiers at present in service shows that
Spain has under arms in Cuba at the present
time more than three times many men as
compose the whole Of our regular. Army. OF the
200 coo soldiers that Spain has poured into Cuba
since the raising of the banner of the insurg nts.
l35, 900 regulars are now on the rolls, but it is
computed that only $4,000 to $1,000 OF th:se are
capable of service. Besides these there are
10000 men in what is known as the volunteer
army. There 5000 Spanish regulars in Gu
In the Philippine Islands Spain has an army of
80. 900 men, including 1000 natives At home
and in her nearby possessions she has 10000
men. Her maximum strength. il all Ler re-
sources were strained, to put men in the field.
by drafting all eligible for service, would amount
to about 600 men.
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In their ioy over the defeat of Tory op.

In their JOY over the defeat Of Tory op-
position to the annexation of Hawaii, we
hope that senators and members will not
forget that the next great onward Ameri-
can movement is the construction of the
Nicaragua Canal. and. also. that We are
to have a little diversion called the
Twelfth Census, technical preparation
for which ought to be well advanced be-
fore the beginning of 1899
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TO READERS GOING OUT OF TOWN.

THE TIMES, in all its editions, Morning
Evening and Sunday, will be mailed to
one address for FIFTY CENTS per month.
Addresses changed as often as desired.
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CAMARA'S FLEET.

The biggest Vessels In II PUT
to Sen.
London. July "A dispatch from Port
Said to Lloyds says that the Spanish
transports Covadonga and Colon have
entered the canal. The dispatch adds:
The Pelayo. Emperador Carlos V.
Osado, Patricia. and Rapido. Buenos
Ayres. Is!a de Panay. San Francisco. Isla
de Luzon and Ignacio de Loyola have
gone TO sea-"
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Golden silence.

-. - u from the Portland Argus)
Gen. Luarcs. in command at Santiago. is said
to be an excellent soldier. absolutely fearless but
amiable and very quiet These quiet men are
the most dangerous. If only weyler were in his
place!
The evening times., 1898-07-02
whom the Gods Love.

Vrom Inc Atchison GIobe.) =
The kind Of boy who is scared home by a
Curfew bell, is the kind that dies young in the
Sunday school books.
The evening times., 1898-07-02
/. appropriate Change.

{From the. Cleveland Plain Dealcr.)
..A Govepnme1t surveyor says the world is
like top
.sIn that Ease It's name should be changed to
the whrled''
The evening times., 1898-07-02

An Important Engagement.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
bragg didn't go to war. after ,aA''
''No. Important personal interests kept him at
home" t--,s-s
'.Indeed7, 7.-ts4
''Yn. He's taking the Keelsy cure"
The evening times., 1898-07-02
W0TRtNsPORTs MISSING
Nothing Has Been Head From
the Florida and Fanita.
C0I.ORED REGULARS on EOARD

They Carried Re-enf0rceme nts and
Supplies to the Cuban Army aud
Were to Have Made = Landing On
the Northern Coast of the Prov
incc of Santiago.
The evening times., 1898-07-02

Communications intended for publication in
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End must in all cases be accompanied by the
name and address OF the writer. Rejected COM
munications will not be preserved. and only man.
lscripIs Of obvious importance will be returned
% their authors
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STILSON HUTCHlNS. President.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
FIRE IN MAYEsvILLE.
A Number Of Buildings Burned.
Loss SO, 900.

XAyssv1LLs, S. c Jen 3-Fire broke out
at o'clock this moruihR in the shop Of
Charlie Wesley. the shoemaker and 5000
spread to the aojoipiue buildings. The
alarm was given al once and the male popu-
'ation turned out Immediately to 6ght the
flames. The contents of the stores and build
ingsin danger we're removed to places Of
safety as rapidly as possible and every effort
was made to con6ne The FIRE to small srea.
By the hardest sort OF work the depot and
cotton sheds were saved, but the stores aod
houses in close vicinity to the chop 10 which
the FIRE originated we're buried to the ground
as nothing could be done 10 check the pro-
sress of the flames, The ere burned itself
out about 6 o'clock.
The total loss is estimated to be between
s., 500 and s., 600; the amount Of insurance
cannot be ascsrtained AT this hour.
Buildings owned by the following persons
were burned:
Charles Wesley, loss $4o0.
Robert Singletery, loss $500
Bill: Witherspoon, four email houses, loss
S4o0.
Alfred Nayes, store, loss $500
j. E. Bland, TWO stores, occupied by Ben
Carpenter and Walter Dorm.
T. D. Foxworth, three small stores aud
dwelling house. The stores were occupied by
J. A. Foxworth.
The old Holleman house was also burned
and several dilspidsted sbauti
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
Violent Deaths

Last Thursday nigh, Mr.. Mulberry Nose
ley, brother of Mr.. Redic Aoseley, was going
bone from town. As he neared h,s home
near Nj. Zion Baptis. Church about 8 miles
eas, of Candies, the mules he Has driving
ran away eod threw him out of the wagon.
he fell on his head breaking his neck, from
which he Instantly died The foneral took
place the ucxt day at Mt. 2 on Church.
Mr.. Frank Brown who lived not far from
the ueighborhood in which Ar. Moseley lived
met . similar death the following day. Be
alec was riding ip wagon and the team ran
away throwing him out on his head aod
breakiog his neck. Mr. Alexander johnson
was In the wagon with hin and WAS badly
bruised up.-Csmden Chronicle. Dec 81
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
Gilchrlst---ca,dwell.

Married in the Presbyterian Church at
Wedge6eid, on the evening of the 22od of
December, MISS Susie R. CaId we'll, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs James Cald we'll Of Wedge
field, to Mr.. Eugene N. Giichrist, son of the
late Archibald Gilchrist Of Mullins, S. O..
the Rev John G. Bailey officiating.
Miss Bette Ay cock, the accomplished mu-
sicaI directress of the Presbyterian Church
choir, presided at the organ, and to t.e en-
iiyening strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding
March. the bride came up The left aisle leaning
npon the arm of her twin-sister, Miss Anae,
while the groom came up the right aisle upon
the arm of bis best map, Mr.. G. e. AcClene-
ehan, both couples preceded by flower girls
and ushers The couples advanced to the
front, crossed, and then the bride and groom
took their position under an arch, faciog the
audience
The church was beautifully decorated, and
suspended from the arch was horse shoe Of
lovely white roses.
The pastor of the church, Rev. John G.
Bailey, in an impressive manner, soon joined
the happy couple in holy matrimony, and to
the strains Of ssFaithfnl and Trne, - they 6led
out of the church, and Immediately took the
train for Wasbiogion.
The bride was arrayed in pearl-grey trav.
cling suit or henrietta, trimminge Of white
chiffon and Violet velvet, hat to match.
Maid Of Honor, Miss Anne Caldwell; Best
Man, Nj. q. E. cCleneghan; Ushers, Messrs.
W. b Carson and d. u. Michau; Flower
Girls, little Bessie Aycock and Julia Thomae.
Mr. Gilcbris, is tha trusted aod efficient
agent al .Wedge6eld Of the Atlantic Coas.
Line, and After their return, Mr. and Mrs.
Gilchrist will have home nest Of their OVID,
where they will Immediately begin house
keeping, with the best wishes Of the comma
nity.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
When You Have a Bad Cold

Yon want the best medicine that can be ob-
taiued, and that is Chambelain's Cough Rem
edy.
You want remedy that will not only give
quick relief but effect permanent cure.
You want a remedy that will relieve the
lungs aud keep expeetoration easy.
You waDta remedy that will counteract
any tendency toward puennonia
You want a remedy that is pleasant and
safe to take.
Chamoerlain's Cough Remedy is the only
medicine in use that mee,s All OF these re-
quiremeo,s. This remedy is famous for its
cures of had colds throughout the United
States and in many foreign countriee. 1t has
many rivals, but, for the speedy and lerma-
nens cure of bad colds, stands without peer
and It's splendid qualities are evey where ad-
mired and praised For sale y. Dr.. A. J..
China's Drug Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05

Dom, belt your food, it irrita,es your
stomach. Choose digestible food aud chew
il. Indigestion is : daagerons sics ness
Proper care prevents 1t. Shaker Digestive
Cordial cures it. That is the long and short
Of Indigestion. Now, the question is !:
Have son got indigestion? Yes, if you have
pain or discomfort after eating, headache,
dizziness, pausea, offensive breath, beart-
burn. argcor, weakness, fever, Jann-
DICE, Aaiulence, loss Of appetite, irritsoll-
ity. consncatioo, etc Yes, you have iodi-
eesrion To cure it, take Shaker Digestive
Cordial The medicinal herbs and pants OF
which Shaker Digestive Cordial is composed,
help TO digest the food in your stomach; belp
to ssreng,beDs your stomach When your
s,suach is siroDe, care will keep It 80
Shaker Digestive Cordial is for sale By drug
gists, prize 10 cents to $I.oo per bottle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
Persona

Hr.H. b. Long, Of Florence, is in town.
Dr. = 81 Hudson, of Masesviiie, spent Fri
sdsy IN town:
81. Hosea Wood ward, Of Bishop py,lle, spent
Priaay IL torn
Dr. 81 &. Muidrov, OF ayesviile, has re-
smossd 10: shis city 70 live.
81 Aycock. Bsq of Columbia, spent
;Satarda5 and Snnday IN the CITY
iIrs Il. S. Isaacs. Of Men York, is visiting
'sbe family Of Ar. u .itamont Moses.
Rev q. Y. a. Riiser, OF Nexberry was in
che eisy for several days lsst veek
Leonard W hite, Of sStatesrille, n: c.,
bas Seen spending j few days in The city.
fsses Linnie HcLaurip and Mamie Din
kirs have setusned io Winthrop College.
Ms Esiese Ssooey and Hiss Hay Sanders,
rho hase been .istsing MSS Lucy Grahsm,
shSys. retnrued 10 their homes. 81
IS Mn Lizzie Cusfino who speot the holi-
sdags at home hss resumed her duties as
s ieaehsri ID the Pinewood school:
asss G. -G Brown returned iast Thursday
fron Gsorga, where: sas has sbeen visiting
feIsssiisss sanrspg tha pat Styo Hesks
Vim Bertha Durham, daughter OF Prof.
p1s1am DO uss once principal ef the
paaiic schools of S6mter, is sisisi1g friends
Sd III city
Wilder. Who removed from this
.eiss % Texaa 81 or eishs PEARS ago is' iI the
CIV HI. Wilder Wss &C ono time Schooi
sccasnsssionerof 81 shis epoaty
alyin n ObnndEIer and family left
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
NO COMPULSORY VAGINA
TTON.
Board or Health Decides That Stu
alton Does Not Warrant Issu-
ance of Order.

The Bosrd of Health held special meeting
on the 28.h OF Dec TO discuss the smallpox
situation and decide as TO the advisability of
taking measures to enforce general vaccina-
tion OF everybody in the city. The situation
WAS fully discussed and it Was decided that
the danger Of an outbreak of smallpox was
not immineot aud that the situation did not
warrant the Board to take measures at this
time that would levy heavy expense upon
the CITY
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
Beauty, Utility and Value

Are happily combined in Hoods Sarsaparilla
Coupon for 1898 The lovely child's head in
40 embossed gold feame, surrouoded by
sprays of flowers in mosaic, the harmonious
pad in blraue with Gle figures; and The Con-
pons by means Of which many valuable books
and other articles may be obtained, make up
the most desirable Calendar we have ever
seen. The 6rst coupon article is hoods
Practical Cooks Book, handsome, useful
volume of $50 pages. Ask your druggist for
Hoods Coupon Calendsr, or eeud 6 cents in
stamps for one to c l. Hood 4 Co., Lowell,
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
Paul Stockton Killed-

The Winston, N c.. Journal Of December
29th, contained an account Of the killing Of
Psui Stockton by J. W Harrisoo. The kill
iug occurred on street c.r aod there we're
no eye-witnesses of the homicide. Stockton
was shot 10 tie left eye, the ball coming out
at the back of the head, and death vas in-
s,antaneous The difficulty was the result of
/. feud of long standing, and Harrison claims
to have acted in seif-defeDse
The young man who lost his life waa known
to many persons in this city, as he was for
many months clerk at toe Nixon House
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
Fed Men Election.

Pocabootas Tribe Of Red Meo have elected
the following officers to serve during the next
six months
Sacbem-J. Frank Pale.
Sr. Ssgamore-J L Haynsworth.
Jr. Ssgamore-W. e. Mims.
G. of r B c.. Wallace.
K of w. A. Folsom.
Propbet--B. Randall.
Trus,ees--H D Barnett, l.. W Folsom,
VIM Yesdon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
Fires IN Privateer.

On Saturday night the gin house Of Mr..
W. G. Wells was burned 10 the ground, and,
with it all its contents, was total loss.
The total was in excess of $500, no incur
ance.
Sunday night the barn and stables of Mrs
Ame ia Bartlett, OF the same reighborhOoo,
were burned She lost large quantity OF
corn and forage and had DO insurance Oh
nuiluiugs or contents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-01-05
Candies in all Varieties :

Candies In all Varieties
Nice Mixture in and ! 10 boxes per ID loc
Fancy "l pr ID Is i .2oc
Gem " " Is and 80 ID pals per ID 64c
Superior Creams in Is 4 30 ID pals pr ID s3c
Pure Stick Candy in Is 10 boxes pr ID &c
Large ass'm't bright Peaoy Goods
100 to box per box 50c
Finest assortment of high grade Candies in
all size boxes aud in hulk
Staple Crackers in boxes, Ginger Snaps
and SodAs at q ac.
Lemoo Crackers and Nicnacs at SC, Sugar
Cakes at SIC, Mixed Cakes 63c.
Finest assortment of fine fancy Cakes and
Crackers fresh every week.
Special price this ard nezt week ON best fancy
small Cream Cheese at lOc ID.