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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-07-22
why the Lord Permitted u,

Henry Ward l}ccclier was once ap-
preached by II Young nm who con.
sidorch himself very clover. ADO
yon know, Mr.. Bcrcher." Raid he. 1--WE
been thinking that | WON'T eettlc
down. bOlnve myself md jnin your
church. Now, | like your preaching
but when | 90 to church md see sicl,
q man ~ old S. and others, praau
ing skinninis md hypocritcs 10 the
core. citing there in f,ll membership,
why. the thing is just a li;,lo ,nn
much for me. And r%rnlly.- Inc nddcd
IL cannot JOHN" swell, you're right
said Mr.. BccclIor: "cvcry church has
such men. md ] fancy Plymouth ia
not free froI them. And until You
spoke ! have always wondered why
Ill" good Lord permitted IL. Now
underestimate "Ah,- gurplcd tho
young fellow. al am rlad I have
thrown light on the question. What
etritce You nsthc rpasop,Mr. BocchcrY-
swell" replied tho great preacher,
ut is permitted in order to kocp lust
such fools MS you ont 1T tho churches
-Ptishurg Dispatcli.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
A arning.
Ar Attempt to Dupe Farmers
Exposed by DR.. Stokes.

A few days ago got Information of
an effort in my district to collect mem
Der ship fees 10 40 alleged farmers
Secret Organization company, With
headquarters in Columbia, s. G. Tbis
company it is alleged was origiuated by
BY the Gotten convention representing
the entire cotton belt. 10 consideration
of the fee and the promise on the part
of the farmer to Gus down his cotton
acreage. the company guarantees ~
cents for cotton 10 1899 aud Indemnity
to the farmer | have made an inves-
tigation and want to say to the far
mers that no such organization has been
authorized by any cotton growers coo-
ventioa. Any slain of that sort is an
imposition upon che farmers to get thelr
money without the possibility of benefit
to the cotton grower. As the effort to
vlo.imize farmers may be going on in
other districts and States, | deem tiny
duty to expose it through the public
press. } WM. STOKES.
Washington, D. c., May 4. 1898.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Senior DuBosc's Estimate Of
American Senators.

Toronto, May 5 -seuor DoBosc.
late firsts secretary of the Spanish leea-
ton at Washington, lectueed TO 1000
people to-oigbt on the causes OF the
present war. The lecture was in aid
of the Red Croas Society work aud
was delivered 10 private capacity
The Senor made severe attack on the
American people, BE spoke of Amer
loan Senators as "border ruf6aos. whoee
illi.era,e boorishoess is only equalled
by tbeir venality and Iudicrously pom :
pous coocei. He urged that Ameri.
can cnpidi,y for conquest constituted a
grave dagger to Europe. Canada and
Mexico, and conc:udeh by contrasting
the Queen Regent Of Spain with "tbe
bloared politicians, whose couo'euances
depict the lust that is 10 their hearts "
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
TRAINS GOING NORTH.

sDaily fDaily except Sunday.
Ne. So runs through to Columbia via Cen
trail r. R. of S. G.
Trains Nos. rs end 80 run viA wilson and
Fayetteville-Short L;ne-aoG make cssss
connection for al ro'nts North.
Trains on G. & D r leave Florencs
9 IS N, arrive Darlington 10 % ~, Che
raw IL 40 N, Wadesooro 2 25.pm Leave
Florence, daily except Sunday, 8 90 p u, ar
rive Darlington rs IA, Hartsville 9 2op
m, Bernettsville 92l p u, Gibson As P N.
lie ave Florence, Sunday only 8 t5 m, ar
rive Darlingtoa 10 II m, Hartsvills II 10
a a.
Leave Gibson daily except Sunday s 81
10, Bennsttsvi,le SO n, arrive Darlington
$50 m Leave Hartsville daily except Sua-
day 90 N, arrive Darlington 46 m
leave Darlioaton s5 m, arrive Florence
$40 N Leave Wadesboro, daily EXCEPT
Sunday co pm, Cheraw Is N, OAR
liueton 6 20 %, Florence 90 p N Leave
Hartsville, Sundav only Is 10, Darling
ton 8 90 ~, arrive Florence 30 N.
J R. KENLY, JNO. DIVINE
Gen' Manager, Gen Sur't.
TN gAERsON. Traffic Manager.
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bic for the American squadron to
come cup to Manila even if they
should survive the engagement with
the Spanish feet at sea. It was re:
sorted that the Spanish feet would
meet the American squadron on the
high seas, and in true Spanieh boast.
fuiness it was declared they would
wipe the American pigs off the sea
When Commodore Dewey reached
the Philippines he did not wait for
Washington to give him orders what
to do. He was far enough from
home to take the matter in his own
hand and fight the battle in his own
way. Nothing could have been more
audacious than the entrance by Dew
ey's squadron within the harbor at
Manila to engage the Spanish war
chips IN their stronghold under pro
lection of the big guns on the coast
Notifications When one considers
all the circumstances the fight as
made by Dewey's squadron vas
courageous to the point of reckless
ness That it turned out as it did
was due to superior seamanship and
workmanship rather than to superior
equipment, for with the protecting
guns on the land, added to the Spanish
feet It was equally we'll equipped.
Many thousand miles away from
home, surrounded by the guns of the
enemy, on sea aud land, Commodore
Dewey's sailors fought with the
nerve Of men who were fighting for
life Had they NOT carried the day
they would never have gotten out of
Maniia bay alive. The spaniards
would have shown ne quarter Wey-
ler's atrocities in Cuba would have
been equaIled OF outdone. and it was
probably the knowledge of their own
intentions towards the American
ships and men that led Spanish sail
ors to die with their ships rather than
surrender. They had no knowledge
Of American civilization or magma
nimity but expected brutal torture
and ignominy at the bands OF their
captors aud died rather than face it.
As no mention is made of any deal
iDgs with the Spanish navy after the
battle, and as all Of the terms OF
Commodore Dewey's demands were
addressed 10 the land authorities Of
Manila, i clear that Commodore
Dewey knew be had nothing to fear
from further interference by Spanish
warships. Dewey is justly the hero
of the. houf In his own way and
through sensational daring he has.
demolished the Spanish feet aud
made q giorious record for the Amer.
ican navy The rank of admiral
should repay his brilliant coup -Au
gusta Chronicle.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
The State Board.
What Was Done at Their
Meeting Yesterday.

The state board Of control traos
acted only routine business at their
meeting this morning
On motion Of Mr.. Williams the
county boards we're authorized to re-
gulate the hours Of closing aud opeo-
ing dispensaries, provided. Of cocrse,
these hours come within the reqaire-
meots of the Law
As to the Columbia and Newberry
hotel privilege trouble. Mr.. Williams
vas appointed 60 confer With Governor
Ellerbe. To morrow all sides will be
given hearing before the board
The Windsor Hotel AT Spartauburg
was granted hotel privilege.
G L Hightower was granted per-
NIT to establish distillery in Pickens
county.
The dissillery of a. E. Philips 10
Pickeos county was ordered closed
on account Of its beiag too near a
church.
The Bsokam petition TO start dis
tiIiery in Richland county was re.
fused.
The board theo. after eleosing coun-
,y boards for Spartan burg. Greeoviile
aud Edge6eld, adjourned until this
afternoon.
Messrs Miles and Douthit were ap-
pointed to iise liquors for the next
purchases -Columbia Rscord. May 5.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
TO Protect the shipyard.

Nsvpor. Nevs. May 5.-The officials
of the Newport News ship building and
dry dock company were notified TO day
by Brigsdier General Frank, cou
mandans of Fortress Monroe, that Two
field batteries had been detached from
the Pennsylvania Na,ional guard and
ordered to Newport News to be station.
ed at the ship yard 80 guard the battle
ships Kearsaee. Kentucky and Iii.
nois. nov building here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying to The pablc to
know of oue concern in the land who are moi
afraid to be generous to the needy and suffer
ing The proprie.ors of DR.. Kiag's New Dis.
covery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds
have given away over ten million trial bottles
Of this great medicine; and have the sstisfac,
faction of knowing i, has absolutely cured
thousands of hopeless cases. Asthma. Bron-
chitis, Hoarssnesa and all diseases of the
Throut, Chest .ad lungs are surely cured by it
Gail on ]. F. ". DeLorme, Druggist, and gel
trial bottle free. kegular size SOC and 81
Every bottle guaranteed, or price refunded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11

London. May 3.-Acoordine to re.
port published here to day, the Brit
isb ambassador at Washington, Sir
Julian Pauoeeforse, is to be succeeded
by Sir Thomas P Sanderson. K. G.
B. K c NJ G the permanent no
der secretary of State for foreign affairs,
one Of the most experienced diplomatic
officers ip the British service
London, May 4 The Brussels cor
responder. of the Daily Chronicle says:
"Don Carlos, the pretender, is much
aeitated by private 'elegrams be has
received to day from Madrid. A Span.
ish diploma,ist of the highest position
said to me to day ''They are practi
cally in state of revolution end it IL
the beginning of the end Of the re
eeucy. The Q1een Regent may make
final effort ia favor of her son. but be
will never come to the throne ,"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Il Was Dewey's Victory.

It was Commodore Dewey's own
victory and to him must go the glory
of the triumph at the Philippine isl
ands 1t is safe TO say that no board
Of ssra.egy-certaioly not the one
that has directed the peaceful block
ade of Havana-would have directed
Commodore Dewey TO sail his squad
ron under the guns of the enemy,
past their land Notifications guarding
Manila, straight into the harbor
where he was literally surrounded BY
the feet and Notifications of the
Spauiards. The entrance to Manila
harbor was guarded by submarine
mines and coast defences, and the
Spanisrds looked upon it as impossi'
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Naval Battle Expected.

New York, May 5-A Key West
special to the Evening Post, dated to-
day. Gays
-Four Spanish warships are report
ed to be off Barbados. prepared to
intercept the battleship Oregon. A
naval battle is expected. /
The prize court to-day is sitting on
the case of the Panama. Testimony
has, been concluded on the Bnena
Ventura and Catalina. District At.
torney STRIPPING says that there is no
doubt about the Catalina and Panama
being condemned.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
NO NEWS FROM MANILA.

Hoog Kong. May Investigation
develops the fast that 10 veri6ca'ion
has been ob:sined Of the reported ar
rival at Mrs Bsy Of the United States
dispatch boat. Hugh MoCullocb, which
was attached to Commodore Dewey's
souadrou, aud which was said 10 dave
lett Mauiia before the battle of Sunday
last
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
A Clever Trick.

It certainly looks like it, but there is really
no trick about it. Anybody can try it who
has Lame Back and Weak Kidneys, Malaria
or nervous troubles. We mean he can cure
bimself right away by taking Electric Bi,ters'
This medicine tones up the whole system, acts
as stimulant to the Liver and Kidneys, is a
blood purifier and nerve tonic. 1t cures Con
stipa,ion, Headache, Painting Spells. Sleep
lesspess and Melancholy. 1t is purely vcge
table, mild laxative, and restores the system
to its natural vigor. Try Electric Biters and
be convinced that they are miracle worker
Every bottle guaranteed. Only soc bottle
J. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store. 3
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
POWDER FOR DEWEY.

The Navy Department viii ship
200 900 pounds of powder to Com
modore Dewey, to add to the stock
be nov has left. This. With the large
number Of eight inch armos-piercing
proiectiIes, shells and 6.inch and 5
inch rife balls, will make the ship
ment of ammunition very large one
The powder aud shot together will
give 500 rounds for the big guns end
several thousand rounds for the rapid
FIRE rifles
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
DEWEY IN CHARGE.
Executing Duties of Govern
or General of the Philip
pines

Boston, May 5-The following tele
gram, received by F. t Vllles, of Bos
ION, from friend in Singapore. wss
read at the Electric Club to.nighs
Singapore, May 5. 1898 8--Reliable
Information received here corroborstiug
news Of Dewey's victory at Msuila, and
be is DOW executing the duties of gov.
ernor general there"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11

wssb,ug,oo, May 6-rhe Ameri-
can cop.ul at Hong Kong has cabled
that several of the wealthieat families
Of Manila have rendered allegiance to
American NJ other news has come
from the Philippines. nor bad Dewey's
repor, been received q, 2 O'Clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
SUMTER COUNTY.
oFYIcE OF
SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION,
C,,,n,p HoY,rrv

OFFICE OF
SupsavIsoR OF REGISTRATION,
SUMTER COUNTY.
SUMTER, S. c., May l, 1897.
Notice is hereo, given that in accordance
Mith an Act of the General Assembly, the
books for the registration OF all leeaily quai'-
fed voters. and for the issuing of transfers,
&C., will be open q, the court house, between
the hours of 8 O'Clock q. ~, and O'Clock
H., on tie irss Monday of each month,
and for three successive days, until thirty
days before the next general election.
Minors who shall become Of age during that
period of thirty days, shall be entitled to
registration before. the hooks are closed, If
otherwise qualified.
Febl. Supervisor of Registration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11
Clarem0nt Lodge No. Ga a. T. N

TINE REGULAR MONTHLY coNMU-
NICATION of Cla.emout Lodge, No
a.. A. F. NJ, will be held on Thursdav
Evening", Juue 8, at a p. m. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly
Attest-P. c Noses. Sec.
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The happiess ladies are those osing the
White sewing machine.
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No News From Dewey
Recsiired in Washington.
No Fears are Entertained
Concerning the Gallant
Commodore.
THE DESTINATION OF sAMP-
SONS FLEET.

n N-SRET24AYV
a,ss.;5 ss..; = ss tho clo.e of off;ca honrs
SS. - is. s1,,. .hs. 3 m - that time he had
Ss.s..; - a.. ) l.ard f-om Co.,modore
s1sss...>s Sssss..s "a I1a saded hou,aver tbai
-. .s.-.hana;;an ovar th;e
.e aels - app.saes.0 az f.s.
,,sA y ssws' Dssau'., -. = $500 -
l,.sss. lepy,.s "s.9 y -. -. sAtssssd 80
- .ne .ao's ..s.u as,as anta,ts;n n ss
ulo. - ,sa.s ns.r.,,s ~ : .s; sh;;;..
~ - 8 go'1..o.esS Ds ghass ss No,
~ ..asu.asA ss sss ~ pss,s saess... sa;a tha,
:n us'uos' sae sss.s.ss as! .sa's, ,a;h; s
sy..st.sau,s 80 g a.. : Ass. Ias ;.h . ,h,s
sss - !.nl;shad n1.l,s, ls Ds~sv sn was mas =
ter Of tue situation at Manila.
The department Is taking steps to
render effective aid to the commodore
ssIls IN the matter Of supplies, and Con.
ssrnctor y I'm Il Clapp. now at San
francisco, Is Is 20 out / at once to re-
\ f,air the damages sustained 10 the bat
fle 81 Manila Preparations for a
Z snitable convoy for the. supply ships
was also ndicated BY the choice of q
commander and officers for che crui-
Ser Charleston, nowat Mare Island
S recalled At the Navy Depart
mens, u this connection, that haying
seceived the surrender Of Manila, the
eommod odore you'd be able 70 secure
any quantity Of labor and Of snch
material i marine city like Mantle at
lords for the repoir Of his ships He
alao would be able: to place his
wounded IN some one of the Manila
hospissIs OF other public buildings
Na NEWS FROM SAMPSON
.,,,,a ,a 1a.,ned :. .be
8 sa.at;na 40 ,bs
80, 8 s.n yso,,ss
In sr,r, tha can,5snt snre
tss ss os1sc;sis Is, s,ha ), are acnaaint
"a ..;;,h 8 tbas { snni;cv of th,. denarinent
,v;,,.,et;;,sa, ,o h.,ar verv aaon
g, :,a..s = frSr, s a.. a,or 8. moot 80 80 :
s. 9. I $ ga ;,s,o,,an, = ss - = thst "a
1900 49, s,a,, AZ. sha sI pb;l;nn;nes 81 h;oh
sss;s &. 5. s. 81. .Ee adm;n;atrafion aImost
s3enol;ahed ss,, 81 .he sheorvy that. Ad..
miraI Sampson was going 10 sac
cor tlae oregon, now on her
RON brszi' @ JON sne a
N a 0nn0dHnn
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Land Surveying.

Mr.. H. D NOISE, will give prompt at
tentioo to calls for surveying and plating
land Can he found a: nis Office, next door
to Office of Lee and MoIae. Sumter 5. G.
Nov l8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-05-11

Il yoa v.nt nics organ an easy ,srns,
zee Rsnd:s.
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Atlantic Coast Line.
MANCHESTER AND AUGUSTA R. R.
CONDENSED sch.dule-1n effect Mch 20, 1898.
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Hoods Pills saEs ssF to p 0psrsas sasy e.
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Hoods sassal a.siila

Is the best in fact the One True Blood Puri-
fer. Sold by all druggists. Get only Hoods.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-14
EATEN BY CANNIBALS
A Horrible Tale OF The Solomon Is
lands.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 14.-The
Sydney, Australia, Mail gives graphic
details of slaughter of Carl Kohlsopn
and seven OF the crew of the German
trading schooner Soughost by canni-
balls of Buka, one OF the islands of the
Solomon group, last September.
AS soon as the schooner had cast
anchor in Buks harbor several boat
loads of natives waving palm branches
aud giving otheS signs of peaceful in
tentions came alongside. They went
alongside and were soon chatting pleas
antly with the crew. Then before the
sailors could make a move the natives
had fallen upon themr killing all but
three who were taken prisoners.
The dead and large quantity of
liquor were taken ashore and
meal prepared of the bodies. While
the feast was going on the natives piled
themselves with the liquor until al
were dunk. During the orgies the pri-
soners escaped in a small boat and were
picked up two dsys later.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-14
SHOOTING AT FORT DAVIS.
Charley Mulhern Loses His Life
Over the Election In a Shootln q
AffraV

A special telegram to this paper last
night at p. m. stated that q shooting
affray in the saloon at Fort Davis had
occurred at p. m. and that Charley
Mulhern was very seriously wounded,
Later advices today at l O'Clock say
that Mulhern died at 12:40 today and
that o. L. Price, the county attorney,
was under arrest. It is said that there
was quite crowd of witnesses to the
shooting, but particulars as to the
quarrel are lacking, aud it is hard to
gain any real facts in regard to the
fight.
It was an after election trouble, and
no doubt came abont by the fact that
Mulhern was defeated for the Office OF
assessor, last Tuesday, position he
has held for some years.
Charley Mulhern was the son of
Chas. Mulhern, and had been a resi-
dent of jeff Davis county for many
years. having remained there after the
abandonment of the post, Mr.. MulhNrn,
Sr., having been connected with the
army. He leaves q wife and two or
three children to mourn his death.
Q. L. Price is the county attorney
OF JEFF Davis county, and has been
resident of the county for q plumber of
years.
Wild rumors were float this morn
ing in.Marfa about further trouble
there, but the last information was
that they were without foundation.
Price, we learn, received shot
through the arm, but is not seriously
1njured.-Marfa New Era.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-14

which he and Wallace had affixed
their signatures as Witnesses.
This ended the direct examination
and witness Van Patten was turned
over to the attorney for the contestant
and subjected to rigid cross examina-
tion by Attorney Burgess.
Cross examined: Witness came here
in 1878; has resided in Ell Paso IL years;
no, did not come here in '78, but ia
May, '06; formerly resided in Austin,
Texas; went there from Kansas City;
resided in Austin 8 or 9 years; witness
met Burns soon after coming to Ell
Paso; had been using his present cor
raj for two years and was q near neigh.
Dor OF Burns and saw him frequently
was in the habit of reading the papers
to Burns nearly every day. Patterson
conducted legal business for him;
Witness and Patterson were close
friends and Patterson and Burns were
frequently together.
The day the will was drawn up wit
ness visited Wallace's Office between
IL and IL o'clock; he opened the door
but did not recognize Burns; Wallace
was closest to witness and told Burns
that it was Van Patten. Burns said it
was all right and told him to come In.
He went in and sat down. Wallace
continued writing and said NV e need q
witness to this document. Burns said
witness would do.
Wallace finished writing and then
read the paper to Burns. He laid it on
the table and went out.
Q-You were witness at the other
trial of this case, Mr.. Van Patten?
Ayes sir. was.
Here the former testimony and that
now given did MT seem to agree. Van
Patten had said in the former trial
that he read the will to Burns and this
time he said that Wallace read it.
When he was cOrnered he began to
stammer and said that If he didn't say
so he meant to.
Attorney Burgess paralyzed Van Pat
tens testimony when he produced the
proceedings of the former trial and
read Mr.. Van Patterns
previous testimony and went on fur
ther as to the first time that he Wan
Patten) knew it was will.
In the former trial Van Patten said
that the fret time be knew Wallace
was writing a will was when he ivan
Patten) read the will to Burns while
w allace was out of the room and in
this trial he said the first time that he
knew it was q will was when Wallace
read it.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-14
RUSH ORDERS
For Work On Our 6unboats.

NORFOLK, Va, Nov. 14.-Orders re-
ceived last night to work night and
day to finish the gunboat Princeton
and the monitors Puritan and Terror
caused a sensation.
At the naval magazine at st. Ju-
ian's creek there have been loaded re-
Gently some 10000 six FOUNDER shells.
The shells are TO be shipped to Mare
Island navy yard and it is believed they
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-14
ON VERGE OF CRISIS
The w. c. T. u. May Split Over The
Temple Question.

| ST. PAUL, Nov. 14.-Routine work
occupied the W. CT. U. convention
this morning.
The momentous Temple question
comes up this afternoon for settlement
and sthe delegates cannot dissemble
their fears that the great organization
is on the verge of crisis. The report
OF Mrs. Matilda B. Csrse, presiden MT of
the board of Temple trustees,
which is among the first to be submit
ted when the delegates reassemble,
will undoubtedly precipitate the same
bitter controversy that it did at the
Buffalo convention last November, ex-
cept that it will be in decidedly more
acute form. Then too Miss Willard
was present last year and her words
and influence smoothed away dissen-
sion like oil on troubled waters.
Today. more than at any time since
the great leader passed away, the alb.
solute need of her benign presence is
felt. Unless the Temple question is
satisfactorily settled there is no dis
guising the fact that, Miss Willard's
hand relaxed in death. there is danger
that the sheaf of organizations which
she more than anyone else held to-
gether, may fall asunder.
Mrs. Matilda B. Carse, who
leads the Templers, has
been quoted as saying that if
the convention decides to break
away from the Temple project for good
aud all the result will be disruption
OF the National W. G. T. u. The indi-
cations are that the national officers,
all such pessimistic fore
casts, will unequivocally recommend
the abandonment of all hope of owner
ship.