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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
The War Prospects.
From The State. Mach IA.

From The State, March IA.
The statement Of the Army and
Navy Journal, printed yesterday. that
a week ago information reached the
President showing that the Maine had
been destroyed by government SUBJ
marine mine pisuted in Habapa bar
Dor and deliberately exploded ac-
counts for the extraordinary activity
which the government then began to
display That paper cannot be dis
missed as yellow journal" 1t has
inside sources Of Information, and is
most conservative in it's statements. It
expects var, and says SO.
Practically all the metropolitan pa.
pers have fallen into iine With The
World 10 its statement that executive
intervention is near at band, regard
less of the Maine case.
But Gas actions SPEAK louder than
Words" ard as the last week has been
marked by a hundred governmental
acts, ne need no verbal assurance to
satisfy us that Washington expects
war. Just how it will come 10 one can
precisely know-not even Mckinley
and Sagasts-but there seems to be no
way to avoid it.
To-day's news from Madrid is that
Spain will endeavor to place the onus
Of declaring war upon the United
States. in the hope that thereby she
may have grounds to appeal for the
aid of the powers bat. as an unusu-
ally level-headed Paris paper puts it,
she can get no mere than platouic
sympathy-the powers have troubles
enough of tbe:r own President Me-
Kioley, in turn, would like to put the
responsibility for declaration upon
Spain. And be has means of doing
so, as we indicated the other day. He
has only to acknowledge the independ-
eoce of the Cuban republic.
Suppose he sbould d. this, aud that
Great Britain, 10 aecord sith an
equally supposable understanding With
the Washington government, should
follow suit With pronp.pess Some
thing would have to drop. Spain
would have to declare war or accept
the situation as made by these two
powers. If she sbonld ignore tais
recognition and persist in her efforts 90
subdue Cuba, wba. theD? A Cuban
var loan would be promptly plsced. .
Cubao privateerIog navy would some
how appear Oh the oceao Cuba would
have larger financial resources than
Spain.
Recognition is McKioley's highest
trump card.
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dable, not 80 much ia caliber, for the
main battery is made up of six 6-inch
guns, tut these guns, SO well as the
4 7-inch guns, are of what is known
as SO calibres length, giving them an
unusual range and power.
In addition to this there are 10 g.
FOUNDER. quick firing guns. four l.
FOUNDERS. four Maxim machine guns.
aud two boat or field guns The tor.
pedo tabes are three in number The
coal capacity is $50 tons, giving her
an effective steaming radius of 5000
knots. a most valuable feature, mas
much as it would enable the ship to
cross and recross the Atlantic with
out coaling Such vessel used as
commerce destroyer would be vast
ly more effective than what appear to
be more powerful crafts, because of
her inability TO get along on long
cruises without touching in at neutral
ports to coal, and thus exposing
themselves to capture
The cruisers carry 10 armor in the
ordinary senae, but their machinery
is protected from the fire Of the guns
by an arched steel deck just below
the water line, varying in thickness
from l 2 to 8 S inches The battery
has an unusual train, being arranged
to fire three ahead and three astern of
the principal guns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
The Time Limit on Spain.

London, March 14-The Madrid
correspondent of the Morning Post
says:
Il am able to assert on the best au-
thorisy that United States Minister
Woodford originally intimated that
the United States hoped and expect
ed that Spain would reestablish peace
in Cuba before March l of this year.
Recently in response to Spanish rep
RESERVATIONS the United States ex-
tended the time to May /. Both
governments refuse to describe this
intimation as an ultimatum to Spain.
"It has been given" !" continues the
correspondent, "entirely irrespective
of the Maine affair or of cay other
complications which many arise in
the meantime. There was no sug-
gestion as to what action the United
States would take on May /, should,
as is certain to be the case. the re.
bellion be still upsuppressed."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
Killed by Constables.

Camden. March IA Allen Caroline,
negro, while resisting arrest on Sat-
urdsy night was wounded and died
yesterday An inquest was held this
morning by Magistrate G. P. Bowen as
acting corooer. The verdict Of the cor
ouer's jury was that the deceased
came to his death from pistol shot
wound at the hands of Constable j. F.
Bateman OF one of bis ssssciates-Ern.
est Batemau or Ben DeLoache-while
trying to evade arrest. The acting
coroner has issued warrants for the
arrest of the three. There seems to be
some excitement among the negroes
over the affair.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16

Tallahassee, Fla, March 13.-From
all reporte comiog iuso the adjutaot
generals office here aud letters from
commanders of companies. it ia learned
tina. the Florida State troops ere now
recruited up 10 the full legal standard
with cffers Of enough men to put 5000
more in the field in week. 10 Tam
pa and Jackson vile. especially, the
war fever il strong aud the comman-
ders of companies there. both infaatry
aud artillery, report Offers Of hundreds
beyond their needs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
ATPRMPTKD LYNcHING.
dsharles Wilhams Fastened to Co.
s lumbia

s Wh hen the verdict Of the jury recommend.
lag Charles Williams to the mercy OF toe
as0urt, and thus preventing the Court from
stenaencing him 10 deeeh became kno1n Non
DAY night, there was no noisy Demonstration
sIuaSe,, but that the people, especially those
ssHho Esed Ia the sec.i,n 10 whicn the crime
ss94a eamm1ised, sers teerty iucensed, wss
.anarsfast. They eiscassed the yetaics 10 low
asa4 bitter tones. and so menacing were the
s1tteraucas thai were dropped bere and there
Ga groups that ,thered on the streets, that
sShsr,ff Pieroon decided that i. would De un-
I Mia 10 keep The prisoner in the JAIL over
jairht thesefore be decided to send him 90 20
3snlumbia on the 8 O'Clock train Dspnsy
sSheriff Ga. lard, aud Messrs Fsank ~
I 5Vsis.n and w Hurst were depatized TO
stskechArge Of lie prisoner and carry nlm 20
sf.oaumeia Mi.!ismt was taken from me jaii
snd eecor.ed 10 the depot By q ionse 1851
shkeiy 10 sa,sfact atten tion and no resissancs
sNas encountered.
saoraly af.er the deputies left the jail e
Sosrtv 81 men asproached the Jail and De.
ssfiefl of Jsilor rs indham tnat ne Ten
Is hese Williams was. He informed the SELF
sstvled lynchers that the prtsonet bad oeeo
s5akea "a Cotnmbia. Some Of the party then
sspoks M that the train bad not ret arrived @ as
..ths aepnt and that the prisoner could De over.
taken HE crowd, about twelve IN number,
according 10 the statement of disintesestea
'svs vitness, hsstened toward the depot.
Fhsr arrived before tbe traio left, ont. al.
l.honph sthe three deputy sheriffs we're plainly
Iseeas in the srain no attenpt = hateser was
'mads % taka him from his guards Sor e 90
Him any harm w illiaEps was earrieo
rs sassfy 40 Golambia Ard tnrned over %
shs p,oper anfhosities who will see that no
haru cemes TO him.
IS lf s. slos helisred Dow that there vas any
r,eaf asnrar eg lynching Monday nien&, lot
iha erowd was email end lacked detesmined
Id sdefs and organization
my eyent itis 8 most happy and tos-
tsnsts eireums:ance that tberes was no blood.
sssd ana no tyeehsaR. ~
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
Maine Was Destroyed by
Government Sub-Ma-
rine Mine.
President Mckinley is Fully
Cognizant of This Fact,
and is Preparing
For the Inevitable Result, Which
Will Be War.

New York, March IL The Army
and Navy Register, in it's issue to-
day. says:
"The Register is in possession OF
information, the correctness of which
it has no reason to question. that Ger.
tain evidence gathered by the court o!
inquiry at Havana. has come in a
semi official form to the President
from two prominent members of the
board
s'The information has been in the
hands of the President since Sunday
and has served the occasion of un.
usual activity, during the present
week.
"The information is that the Maine
was destroyed by a government sub.
marine mine. placed in Havana har-
Dor and deliberately exploded.
t'More than this. it appears that
the Maine was purposely moored in
the vicinity of the mine, and that the
explosion occurred at the moment
when the ship had been opportunely
carried by wind and tide directly over
the mine
s.These facts have been hinted at
aud written about in dispatches from
Havana, Madrid aud Washington,
and among the varied statements
made, the actual conditions have
been touched upon, but nothing au-
thoritative has been permitted to es.
cape from the court.
"rhat body is understood to have
completed It's work, but nothing is
likely to be officially promulgated in
in regard to it's findings in week OF
more
s.There is obvious reason for such
an action, the objects of which can
not be defeated by Independent news
paper statements
.There can be but one Outcome o.
such q report and preparations fol
the inevitable results are being in.
dustriously and indefatigably prose-
cute6.
s.The work of the week related il
detail elsewhere in this issue shows
that the government at Washington
appreciates the situation and will be
ready to meet what has now ceased
to be mere emergency
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
Pisgah Dots.

the corn viii al be planted, and then the tug
of war for cotton viii commence in earnest.
The guspo wagons have not ceased their vis-
It's TO the depots as yet. The precious thing
is watched for as eagerly as maiden does
for someone she likes nore than herself. The
writer has oftsn builtair castles Ia wiehing
that the many bags that passed before hia
yisioa we're so many dollars, and how be
could use it in varions ways.
Ne have superfuity OF war talk. The
old fellows who have heard the Minnie's
whistle. look wise and say nothing. Spain's
finances are on par with the farmers abil-
ity to raise cotton, and | believe they can
raise j. after while for lc. per pound.
The oat crop is looking up.
The mocking bird sings night snd day,
shoving up bis remarkable musical gifts.
AbloluteIy DO news to report.
Every DOW and then some fellow gets some
girl to live with him, and the people go to
see the pleasing cerenony-s.j Just TO see" they
say.
Mt. Allen ]. Boykiu is sstocking large tracts
of land with pheasants or prairie hens. Mr.
.Boykin is no doubt the, finest shot in this
connty.
The Pisgah public school closes this day.
The teacher has given satisfaction.
a regular spriug rain has been falling hess
ali this morning.
Pisgah, March IA.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
War Of PriVateering
Spain Would Wage.
HOW SHE WOULD HURT
MOST AND PAY BEST.

Madrid, March 13 The view held
in official circles is that Spain would
not provoke war, because if she did
she would find herself isolated, but
if America gives the provocation,
Spain\will not be alone in the strug.
gle
The general opinion is that in the
event of war Spain will not need to
attack American territory. 1t will
suffice her to pursue a war of priva-
teering Americas commerce is sew.
en-fold that of Spain's. American in.
terests would suffer most. War would
be madness, beneftting neither ma
ton, and good sense therefore coun-
sells peace
The Spanish torpedo squadron has
not yet left Cadjz
Senor Leon Castillo, Spanish am-
bassador to France, has returned to
France.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
The Strange Story
Of a Pardon Case.
Member of Leading Sumter
Family the Central Figure.
He Now Laioes an California-Leh
Home When Ladof Fifteen Fears
of Age Now Highly Respect
ed Citizen.
From The State, March ls.


Governor Ellerbe granted pardon
yesterday in case, the stcry of which
reads very much like romance The
central 6gure is young man, or at
least be vas mere boy when the al
legged ofFapse vas committed. he is
GOV prominent citizen Of town 10
far away California, and stands we'll in
the community 10 which be lives.
The man is Mr.. L. T. Corbet., a
member of prominent family iu Sam
ter County In February, 1886, Mr.
Corbett, who was then mere boy Is
years of age, vas running small store
Oh his fathers plantation. It was
charged against him that be sold some
liquor. His father became incensed at
bin. it is said, and did not indicate
that be would help bin in his trouble.
The consequence was that the boy left
home aud was never heard from again
until some time ago Very soon after
be left he vas tried on the charge of
selling liquor, and there being no de-
fense. verdict Of guilty was rendered.
Judge Kershaw left sealed sentence
for the young man
Subsequent developments show that
che lad went to Colorado and net with
success Some years ago he moved to
California, continuing his success in
business. He married. and is at pres
eut a highly respected citizen of bis
.own, being also deacon in the Pres
byserian church In the course of re-
cent events he learned of his conviction
aud the sentence hanging over him.
His parents were getting old, and be
desired to come home to see them, bu.
did not feel that he should now suffer
the penalty of an ex parte trial for a
youthful indiscsetion. Down in Sum
ter when this became known Dumer
ously signed petitioo vas gotten up.
setting forsb the facts, aud Judge Gary
wrote the. governor letter in regard te
the matter The papers we're received
yesterday Governor EIlerbe consider.
ed them Immediately. aud the pardon
was granted.
The old-time friends Of the young
man will doubtless extend to him 9
warm welcome when be arrives shortly,
70, it is understood that his mother
is in falling health. and he will hasten
back across the continent to visit her.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16


Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the English
BAPTIST Church a, Mirersville, Pa, when
suffering With rheumatism. was advised to
try Chamoerlain's Pain Balm. Ee says !:
"A faw applications of this liDiment proved
Of great service TO me. It spbdued the in-
fiarm.rioo and relieved The pain. Should
spy sufIerer prof, by giyiag Paiu Balm a
trial il will please me /" For sale by A. j.
Chino.
Hhave been sf3;cted with rheoa atism 70.
fourteen years, and potbiog seemed to give
any relief | was able to te around all the
time, bat constantly suffering. bad tried
everything could bear Of aed at last was
told 20 try Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which
/ did, and wac Immediately relieved and 10
short time cured. am happy 10 say that
ii has not since reinrned.-Josb. Edgar.
Grmanteva, Csi. For sale by a. ]. China
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16

Yorkville. Msroh 14-Iu Bethel
township on Saturday night Butler
Robbins shot and instantly killed Tom
McFadden 10 q compromising position
with his. Robbins sister.
In Bullock Greek township on Sun
day night, at negro church. Green
McCluney shot aud fatally wounded
Andrew Robbins. This latter shooting
from reports received bere was evident
ly accidental. The latter participants
are also colored. Both Of the sssal-
lants have been arrested and are in Jail
at this place.
Union, March IA "A most shocking
and atrocious murder was committed
about two miles southwest Of this place
yesterday afternoon between 4 aud 5
o'clock. Lee Turnbill (white) shot
and INSTANTLY killed Emma Hall (col.
ored).
a special from Abbeville, Ca. says:
"Tbe Bank of Abbeville has failed
Cashier Latham. in the absence Of
President Mabegau. made 40 assign
ment to Max Land. for the benefit OF
the banks creditors. Mr.. Latham
gave the assignee the wrong combine
to the safe and left town. Presiden,
Mahegan has been absent two weeks
The merchants of Abbevil.e are the
principal losers, and have sent out tele-
grams to apprehend the cashier and
| presidsn:. The amount of the loss can.
| not be ascertained until the safe is open
ed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
A Valuable Map.

The Katehmaa and Southron is indebted to
sCouesessmao J Wm Stokes for large
map of the United States Tue map shows
the development and expansion Of the coun.
try By acquisition of territory by purchase
and conquest. Tbs map is issued by the
Department of the Interior, and is ooe of the
most complete aud valuable ever published.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
Frances Latent Sympathy

Paris, March l3.-The Temps says:
"Spain does not deceive herself
when she counts upon the sympathies.
at least, of European governments,
hut it would be mistake for her to
expect any efectual support from
either Great Britain or the triple alli-
ance Before all she must rely upon
herself"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
The MUNICIPAL Primary.

The Executive Committee of the city demo-
cracy met last night and completed arrange
msnts for the municipal campaign. Rules
and regulations for the primary we're adopt
ed, the date of the 6rst primary was fixed OF
April 9th aud mess meeting, to be address
ed by the candidates. was called for the night
of Friday, April ;st.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
CUBANs WIN VICTORIES
Supposed Spanish Successes
Were in Favo' If In
surgents.

Reports of the recent battle at
Holguin, province Of Santiago de
Cuba, have been received at New
York. Instead of the battle deing a
Spanish victory, as reported from Ha-
vana, it was disastrous defeat, fol-
lowed by reteat on the part of the
Spanish forces.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
Meteorological Record.

The following is report of observations
Of the weather taken at sta,eburg, by DR.. W.
". Anderson, for the past week, ending
March l3, 1888:
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
Privateer News.

RAMszY, March l2.-The Privateer Amuse-
ment Climb, met at Mr. u. Tindars last
night: The following programme was rem
dered:
Reading, Mr.. Mcdonald Farmao.
Music. Miss Beulah Tindal.
Reading, Miss Hattie Whilden.
Music, Mr.. Willie Brown.
The nsxe meeting will beat Ers. Bradford's.
One feature of the next meeting is shat
trimming The yonng ladies are to furnish
the hats and material, and the young men
and trim them. The most successful young
man will receive prize.
Misses Lizzie Whilden and Rene Ramsey
are visiting in Wedge6eld.
Hr. B. Cain, expects to take a trip 20
Cbsrieston on his wheel. II the weather is
favorable, be will leaveon Thursday.
Hiss Hattie Whiide1 is teaching pay
school at the Alliance Hall.
The fall and winter past, will be remem-
bered ss noted for milduess aud dryness
Moas Of the bitches are without water and
streams at low water mark.
Farmers are well up With their work, q
number have planted corn. Oats, though
backward, are promising. with good stands.
About the same cotton crop will be planted
in this neighborhood "a last year.
OCCASI0NAI
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16

sPartly cloudy.
Weather is very favorable for gardens and
for corn planting. Light rain began falling
about daylight Monday morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-16
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
A LII PERSONS having claims against.
N the estate of Mrs. L II. Neason, deceased ).
will file their claims properly proven with G.
n. Lenoir, Executor Of said estate, ct Cam
dep, s. C. All debtors to said estate Will
make payment to said
G Il. LENOIR,
Ex. Est Mrs. l.. Fl. Neason-
Mch 1876
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-22

our Asiatic squadron. which probably
is under Instructions to busy iself with
the Philippine islands that are Keep
ing up a characteristic style of warfare
with Spain. The American squadron
thus referred to is known to be inferior
In numbers TO the fleet which Spain mas
lately had stationed at the Verde ISL
ands and which includes the torpedo
fotilla, the Oquendo. the Vizcaya' the
Colon and other formidable craft.
1t is all a guess; landsmen must wait
until time tells on which side OF the
globe this feet turns up. We have no
reason to feel Indifferent as to Spanish
intentions. m fleet hat was assembled
at the Verde islands is f~ormidable-it Is
in order to be unconcerned as TO the
Point toward which its prows are
turned.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-04-22
g..

- r any hour the presidents cah
~ for a hundred thousand men Is
likely 10 reach the public-the
people are impatiently awaiting the
summons. 1t appears to be the plan OF
the government to accept first the serV-
ices of the state militia. Under his
p,an the president will command from a
a good number OF states a number OF
well disciplined men at the outset.
The arrangement announced this
morning is that. under the call. the pro-
norton from each state will he In the
ratio Of the states population to mat
of the United States. This has beer
figured out, the result being That Mon
tana's quota is 419 men. That is not as
MANY as Montana would cheerfully
furnish; IL will be seen from the figures
sent from Washington. however, that
this state has a comfortable advan-
tage over Utah, Wyoming. Nevada
Arizona and New Mexico. Montana
will respond promptly and the president
can have more good men from this state
for the asking.
This mornings news from Butte
shows that the soldier spirit runs high
there. II is the same throughout the
state. and there Is no question That as
the result of conferences now progress
ing with Governor Smith. this states
quota under the first call will be up ana
ready when the summons comes. Mon
tana will send its soldiers to the front
I'm full faith hat they will Civ a good
account OF themselves. The only
trouble Is that. under the call as II Is
at present proposed. a good many Mon
tana men are going to be disappointed
By the conditions recited In his morn
inp's dispatches from Washington and
from Helena. the intention OF the
authorities at Washington is to look to
Montana for a contribution to the cav
airy service. Unless this plan is re-
vised. many of those who are anxious
TO enter the service will be barred.
President Mckinley will miss little OF
making his first call of even date VIII
the first one issued by President Lin
coin. The Lincoln proclamation asking
for 75. 900 volunteers was issued April
Is. 1861. In any event, n call coming
any day this week will fall on the an
niversary of war experiences that arr
memorable In the country's history.