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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
Ear tbquake in California.

San Francisco. March 81 The city
aud portion Of .be State we're sbaken
!. IL ::43 last night by the most severe
earthquake experienced here sanca 1868
when several persons were killed This
tiue. however, no fatalities have been
reported. altt ough there we're several
narrow escapes. Vallejo aud Mare ISL
and suffered much damage The na-
val hospital was wrecked and the gov
eminent saw mill blown dows.
Work has been shut down in the
navy yard temporarily. and the l.700
employee are idle Only $40 Of the
buildings escaped damage
After the board Of survey had made
i partial examination Of the state Of
affairs 5. the Mare lslend navy yard
to day Is wss anoeaseed chat tho dam
age sustained by last nights sreuble
had been somewhat exaggerated
While the suryey has DOT yet been
completed the board II Of the opinion
tn.t the damage will DO. exceeded
$150. 600 Work has. however. been
discontinued and in all probability will
no. be resumed for several days.
The cruiser Charleston. which is 10
dry dock. did DO. suataio soy m.,eri.l
damage. although sbe bilgc blocks up.
on which she rested we're disturbed and
will have to be reset. In Vallejo.
nearby, the damage vas widespread
The city bali. public schools and St
Vineent's schools suffered more than
any others. Several small fires added
to the excitement, Eve lsmps beiog
overturned 10 one hoase
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
Di,coyered by a Woman.

Another great discovery has been made, and
That, too, by lady in this COUNTRY. ID sease
fastened its clutches upon her aud for seven
years she withst,od Its severest tests. tus her
vital organ. were undermined and death -eem-
ed imminent. For three months she couybed
necessarily, and could not sleep She finally
discovered way to recovery. by purchasing Of
US bottle Of Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. and was SO much relieved on
taking first dose. that she slept all night: and
with two b,tt es. has been absolutely cured.
Her name is Mrs. Lnther Lutz." Thus writes
W. c. Hamuick s Co, of Shelby. N. C. Trial
bottles fres at ]. F. W. DeLorme's Drag Store.
Regular sizo SOC aud ST. Every bottle guar
anteed.
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A report comes from Washingtop
sbas tho French Minister has seen
holding conferences with the Depart
meot Of State With REV to mediation
betseeo tbis country and Spain in the
saaster Of Cuba. aud that this talk is
assuming taogible form y It has
been heretofore initiated that Italy had
offered her services as mediator. apd
that Feance bad shown disposition
that way, and therefore this report
from Washington does not come alto
eetbcr us q surprise None OF the
European Governments want to see
var between this oounsry and Spain.
for aooe Of tben have anything to
gain By it and some Of them have much
TO lose We have about 81 200 .000.-
600 worth of commerce wish Europe.
Most Of it. or about 81 600 600 900,
with England. Gernomy aud France
War would. of course. for the time
being, a. least, greatly Interfere with.
it it did 90. destroy. this commerce.
and that is suf6cient reason Why they
do not desire var bus, on the contrary.
will advise Spain to seek peace. aud
will use whatever Of moral suasion they
m.y have With beth powers to preserve
the peace The probability OF any Of
these powers actively sidiog with Spain
in the even. this moral saasion fail is
out Of the question, for they all have
enough to command their attention in
the far East. where they have more
vital interests at stake than they have
10 Spaio. But aside from their CON-
Derce some Of them have mooey
Interests 10 Spanish secaritie.
which can be best taken care
of by pesce brought about BY mediation
aud soma plas, if possible, BY wbioa
Spain aiil be permisted to retain sover-
eighty over the Island Of Coba. upon
which she has been so largely depend
ens for her retenues-a matter 10 which
the RosbsehiIds ard other Eoeopeao
mooey lenders who bold Spain'a secu
rites are very much interested. The.
aside from toe comnescisl motise. is the
main Inspiration Of the desire to med.
late. Wilmington Star
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spa NISH REPLY HAS
BEEN RECEIVED.
Spain Gives no Direct Answer
but Argues She Should
Herself be Allowed to
Propose Terms.

iilll,i.l reply 10 President McKinley's
istess demand 10 Cuban situation was
rseeived 10 Washington so-sighs An.
asxsous party, oonprising most Of the
slbinet and sever.l close friends Of the
saninissratiap. waited sill late in the
evening 10 expecsasioo of developments
About haif-psss 10 the message began
! q cone. 10 cipher. and tbs work Of
translstion vas begun at once. Il was
sfhsiall5 stated. however, chat no init
nasion - 20 the nature ct the reply
Ssould Be disnlged TO- night
Amohe those at she White House
niere nlaiere Senator Hanna. Secretary Alger.
Secretary B:iss. ASSISTANT Secretary Of
Ssate Day. who dined With the Preai-
aeBs Assistant Secretary Of State
Adee, ID ~hon was conided the trans
ssioe of the message; Senator Spooaer.
md Senator Aldrich There vas an
sfbssnsely expeotans crowd of newspaper
ssco.respoadenss, larger shan often
gathers IS the w hise Hoase a. night.
avsitlag g the ioobs outside tue fresl, !,
saens's ofise. bnt they we're destined
sso deep spposDsneDs :. for sfaes .ne s.ele-
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sns0s ron ooosesss ~ -, sua' s - $.
6s sslsgrsph key vas stu s5 choking
Svhsn tne eorsesp naenss a1eo ou,, '1-
a.easlng mat .ne message vas . lssss
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fne s'sl.oss gfsuus.ly o..asa oos
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Minister Woodfard Expect
ed a Surrender.
Hoped Spanish Government
Would. of Own Accord,
Make Proposal That
Would be Satisfac-
tory.

Washington. March 31.-Presi
dent McKinley's assurances to con
gseas in regard TO the outlook for
a settlement of the Cuban difficulty
without war between this country
aud Spain are based upon represent
alton made to BIN BY Minister Wood.
ford.
Gen Woodford expresses the ba-
l;ef, after repeated conferences with
Premier Sagasta and other members
Of the Spanish ministry, that after to-
DAYS meeting of the Spanish cabinet
tbas government will of its own &C
cord, make proposition to this coun-
try looking to the definite settlement
sof the Cuban question. This propo.
sition is expected to cover three
points. as follows
First-That Spain shall send the
reconcentrados back to their homes
and supply them with means of sus
tanning life until normal conditions
can be restored
Second-That there shall be an ar.
,mistice between Spain and Cuba,
with the end in view of securing q
settlement of the difficulties and the
withdrawal of the Spanish forces
from Cuba
Third-In case of failure o1
the Cnbans and Spaniards to
cone to an understanding dur.
ing the armistic, Spain will
submit the entire matter 10 President
Mckinley as arbitrator, with the un
derstanding that he will decide in
that event for the entire independence
of Cuba
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06
MOTHERS FRIEND

"My wife suffered more in ten min
utes with either of her other two chill
dren than she did altogether with her
last, having previously used four bot
ties of Mothers Friend 1t is a
blessing to any one expecting to be-
come MOTHER ," says customer.
HENDERSON DALE, Carmi, Illinois.
OF Druggists a. 81 90, or sent by mail on receipt
of price Write for book containing testimonials
and valuable information for all Mothers, free.
The Brsdfeld Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
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NOTICE OF REGISTRATION.
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
SUMTER COUNTY.
OFFICE OF
SUPERVISOR OF REGISTRATION,
SuMTrp CouHrY

SUMTER County.
Su4TsR, S. c., May l, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that 10 accordance
Nth an Act of the General Assembly, :bs
books for the registration OF all legally quail
fed voters, and for the issuing of t'ansfers,
&C., will be open a the court house, between
the hours Of o'clock a. m, and O'Clock
~, on tie 6rst 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 books are closed, IT
otherwise qualified
Fsbl. Supervisor of Registration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06

Amm01h .Uz patsB Fet tutII1Uu'
Aloumenoid Ammonia os &c 50
We have glowing testimonials from people
al over the country. and frsm people in your
own town Among them The Rev c. c.
Brown, A. W. Crossweil, F. B Grier, ct al.,
If you are suffering, spd want relief, and
cure, come and see me. a0 here 10 supply
you this water, and take your orders, or to
make arrangements with you for visiting the
Spring, where ample accommodations are to
be bad, at low prices.
]. &. WILSON,
DEC l5-3m Sumter. S G..
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LANDS WANTED.

nERSONS WITH LANDS FOR SALE
are requested to put them in my hands
for sale. am in constant receipt of so many
lo,tsrs of enquiry about lands from Northern
and Western parties, thst may be able to
effect sales for those who will give me accu-
rata detailed descriptions of what they have.
No charge will te made unless satisfactory
sales are made Descriptions must be such
as can be guarau teed and must give:
No. of acres, location, character of land,
proximity to railroads. post Offices, schools,
churches and toS ns, kind of improveu euss.
Communications strictly confidential when
so desired.
JAMES G. GGBB2S,
Ssate Land Agent,
Nov. 10. Colambis. S. G
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ClaFen0lt LODGE No. Ga A. T. N

T,HE REGULAR MONTHLY CoAAU-
NICATION of Clarenont Lodge, No
A, A. F. A., will be held on Thursday
Evening, May s, at u p. m. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly
Attest-P. C. Bosss, Sec.
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TO SUFFERING HUMANITY.
u,HE 4EpL1N cHALYBEATE spR1N,

TINE AEDLlN CHALYBEATE SPRING,
located q. Dunbar, 8. c., is now the
attraction Of sufferers from Indigestion, Dys-
pepsia, Rheumatic sfections, Kidney Trou-
bles, Brigb,'s Disease, Drcpsy, Catarrh ard
all skin diseases, from the fact, wherever the
w.ter has been used for these diseases, it has
,sz;ev,d, and when usad oufacientIy, it.bas
cured
I. is being used for all the diseases men
toned above, all over the country.
This water has been analysed by Prof ".
B. Hardin, South Carolina State Chemist,
and found to contsio the following Medicinal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-04-06

kl0THE R! !. :; FL: Fl: $:::':i :: !: ':'; g
and about which such tender and
holy recollections cluster as that
of MOTHER she who watched
over our helpless infancy and guild
cd our first tottering step. Yet
the life of every Expectant Moth
er is beset with danger and all eff
fort should be made to avoid it.
ma "a 50 assists nature
Maf nAfQ in the change tax
l.. 4ssUl . ing place that
the Expectant
Friend "a: +: + : +: = !; e: 81. E,
dread, suffering or gloomy fore
bodings, to the hour when she
experiences the JOY of Motherhood.
It's use insures safety to the lives
of both Mother and Child, and she
is found stronger after than before
con6nement-in short, it-"makes
Childbirth natural and easy" as
so many have said. Don't be
persuaded to use anything but
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
SURROUNDING COUNTRY

Elrov, this state, INDUCED ID peace
jubilee on Saturday last.
Emil Schuette was drowned off the
Milwaukee breakwater on Sunday morn
ing. He was % years old.
A bolt of lightning struck Edward
Carry at Buckee on Sunday night last
and killed him instantly.
Grace Pearsall OF Elroy, IA year old
girl, attempted 10 commit suicide by tax
ing Paris green on Sunday last. She was
saved by an emetIc.
James Harrison, Al employee on the
State Historical building at Madison, fell
from hight of 40 feet on Tuesday and
sustained 40 Injury except broken hip
Labor Agitator Kidd is still stirring mp
the woodworkers of Oshkosh. The con
ditlon of these men was bad enough be
fore they met Kidd. 1t is infinitely
worse than ever.
Lena Van Trump of ST. Joseph, Mich.
is in jail for horse stealing. She is only
Is years old. While in South Bend, Ind
she met man who asked her to take 9
ride. She did so and when the man go,
out she drove off taking the horse and
buggy to Michigan.
Another case of shooting with the gun
which isn't loaded, took place at Rich
land, THE state on Sunday last. John
Burke, lad years old, was shot anC
instantly killed by companion named
Philip lillian. The latter took up a rifle
from the Ia n, pointed it at his compan
ion and pulled the trigger. The range
was go close that a portion OF the heaC
WAS blown away.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

WE understand the bench ana lar of
Manltowoc County are about to he Dro-
vlded with advantages equal to those en-
joyed by the bench and bar in Brown.
Outagamle, Wlnnebago, Fond du Lac
and Shehoygan counties. In all the
counties named, except our own, the
National reporters, embodying the de-
cls1ons or all the courts of last resort
OF the states and the decisions OF all the
federal courts, have been purchased at
ccunty expense. A full set costs about
Sl6OO. The lawyers of this county have
periodically agItated the question sever
al times, bat owing to some financial
losses suffered by the county the matter
WAS postponed until now They have
discovered that by purchasing second
hand set OF the reporters up to 1895,
which can be had, together with enough
new volumes to bring them down to date,
they can get practically the whole series
for something less than thousand dol
lars. AS this county can as we'll 8tferd
the expense as the other counties named,
AS the bench and bar here are as much in
need OF the reporters as those elsewhere,
and as the arrangement mentioned will
save about 5000, there seems to be no
reason why the opportunity should not
be embraced. We understand the bar
have now petltioned Judge ellison with
practical unanimity to make an order for
the books; the boys Of the profession,
| those of middle age" and such old stand
bys as j. ID, Markham and S. A. Wood
joining 10 the petition. Under such cir
cnmstances Judge Gibson will hardly
need to hesitate.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

THERE is at least one Spaniard who
bae learned something abont the Amar;-
can character and who will be able to
teach his countrymep some facts regard-
ing us,-that we are not wholly devoted
10 the making OF money and that atten-
ton to business with US does not DESTROY
manly attributes. That man is Admiral
Cervera He has been treated with the
utmost courtesy. Fortunately we have
not gone TO the extent Of gusb, something
We are prone TO when orr susceptlbilities
govern. Cervefa's treatment of Hobson
had no doubt much to do with the kind
ly reception he received here. But ID
| any event be would have had no cause for
complaint and would have had much
cause for gratitude. There is pleasure in
thus capturing the good will of defeated
| enemy.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18
GENERAL NEWS.

Pope Leo Is seriously ill and there Is
but little hope OF his recovery.
The American bark. G G. Funk. was
wrecked of Tasmania, IN May. Eleven
people including the captain lost their
lives,
2. j. Corbett, father OF the pugilist,
shot and killed his wife at San Francisco
early on Inesday morning and then kill
ed himself. It is thought he was dement,
ed rs he WAS In poor health for some time.
Emperor William was thrown from his
horse at WllhelmnIhe on Saturday. Two
ladies' approached him to offer flowers.
He stopped TO receive them aud bis horse
reared and nnseated him. He was unln-
iured.
The sympathy OF other countries with
the contestants In this war. was shown IN
the bombardnent OF Manila on Saturday.
The English and japanese boats took a
position near the American feet, while
the German and French boats kept at the
other side OF the bay.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

lHe suggestion which Comes from Kan
sas That farmers In the west and north
west lay aside one cent per huahel OF
wheat sold, TO reimburse Letter for Losses
sustained IN the great corner he operated
Tor Sc me- tine. comes from just the prop
or source. Kansas and its sister states
may hlwaNs he relied npon TO originate
crazy notions on tioauce aud industrial
matters.
FARMERS are down on trusts which ara
nothlhg more Than systemailZad corners.
put mere are Kansas farmers suggesting
The proprletv OF rewardIng a man throuph
whose manipulation price of wheat was
advanced beyond what was possible Il
natural conditions were left undisturhai
Truly, 1T makes heap of difference
whose OK has been gored.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

lT Is very fortunate that the war is at
an end, otherwise the action or the Ger
man warshlp in enabling General Aug
ustl To escape from Manila might cause
unpleasant complications. It Is not the
escape OF Angnstl which causes lndlgna
ton INT the lntermeddllug of Germany
Is SO offensive because of it's lnsolence
Germany viii find that tie friendship of
the United States is something worth the
having and that the enmIty of this coun-
try Is not wise thing to court
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

POLITICAL campaigns are not unmlXed
evils, though they are WEAKNESS TO the
flesh. But they are Instrumental in fer
rltIng out reprehensible official conduct
not IN the interests Of reform but as a
sort OF hlplock by means OF which the
other fellow Is to be downed. The eX
posture of the methods prevailing In the
state treasury in advancing salaries to
officials, and even loanIng state funds to
private individuals, would never have
been made if it hadn't been the design to
.nlure some one so that others may profit
thereby.
But we may we'll afford to ignore the
motive in the accomplishment of the re-
suit. This practice is 40 doubt one of
long standing in the state treasury, with
an occasional hiatus, perhaps. 1t is quite
probable II prevails In every county IN
the state. 1t is certain that many who
received these accommodations Will now
denounce the practice with vlrtuous 10
dignation that there should be any such
lapse of virtue But even little mix
ture of hypocrisy will not affect the re-
suit. A practice which never should
have prevailed will be discontinued and
treAsnrers will be relieved from sollclta-
lions which they were 10th to accede to.
1t Was often against their Incllnatlons
| they did so. But custom made 1t I'M
wise for them to decline to grant request
for accommodation. The writer has fire.
quently heard county treasurers de
| nounced for refusing to make IAN ad-
vance," accompanied by the threat that
he'd get even with him" And many of
the dear people turned IN to aid In pun
lshlng the official whose offense WAS hon
esty An exposure of this nature justi-
fies the conduct Of those officials who re-.
fused to yield to practices their sense of
honesty could not approve. But there
are not many of them. Honesty will get
a boom for a short time and will become
popularlZed. People will pretend to be
better Than they are and will be INDUS
trlous for a season In wondering how
such things could be done"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

IHE terrible Grubbing Secretary Alger
Is receiving at the hands Of the newspap-
ere, which reflect the general sentiment
regarding that Ctficial. arouses a little
sympathy for HIM. But he should suffi-
GENTLY yield TO public sentiment as to
resign True. the close of the war makes
1t Improbable that his incapacity will
continue harmful But it Is a poor rec
ommendation for cabinet minister that
he can fill the position when it's duties
are insignificant Alger would help out
his case amazingly by reslgning.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

In Is said that the state department
is not disposed to dismiss without ones
ton the and given by the German war
ship to Gen. Aucusti 10 escaping from
Manila and that Germany may he call
Ell upon for an explanation. The pro
ceedlng was exasp"ratIng but as no harm
WAS done, II may be as we'll to let the
matter rest Germany understands now
that the United States can not be bulIied
That is he only good which would come
from AN explanation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1898-08-18

The paHpIe Of Madrid seem to accept
the situation with comparatively good
grace. An outbreak was feared when
the terms were announced. but evidently
the S2an:ards had come to a realization
OF the sIina'lon. The dest rucliou OF the
Maine has cost them dearly. is prob
able Int hnt for this act of ireachery a
peaceful settlement OF the Cuban ones
ton wonld have been effected. Snain
now loses all her posses sinns in the West
lndlfs and practical control of all her
island possessions. best les suffering tie
destruction Of her navy. IL Is difficGlt
TO perceive how tins has in any way con-
dnced To the preservation of Spanish
honor.
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WAR NEWS.

Though the war Is ended hostilitles did
not at once cease on the signing of the
protocol as commanders did not receive
word, On Friday morning the San Fran
cisco, Mlantonamoh and SYLVIA were fired
upon by Moro castle. shell passed
through the San Francisco, striking her
IN the stern and wrecklng the library.
Fortunately no one WAS hurt, though the
boat was damaged. The Wisconsin
troops will remain at Coamo, the place
they captured.
Manila was captured on Saturday last.
Dewey was not aware of peace having
been made and began the bombardment.
he was probably assisted by General
Merritt. General Augusta the Spanish
general, WAS rescued by German yacht
which took him to a German cruiser and
that took him to Hong hong This saved
him from capture. The news of the cap.
ture of Manila has been confirmed from
Madrid.
1t is reported by deserter from the
Spanish army tnat it was understood
when the bombardment of Manila began
the German flag would be t1oated from
various places SO as to hinder the Ameri-
cans from carrying on their work. He
also reported that guns had been brought
into Manila for the Spaniards 10y the
Germans.
General Blanco has resigned as captain
general OF Havana. Private La Duke Of
Msrlnette WAS tried by court martial for
killing Stafford, soldier in the regular
army and WAS convicted. He was sen
fenced To Imprisonment for life, He will
be confined IN the penltentiary at Leaven-
worth. A Cuban was found stealing
from the cOmmissary stores at Santiago.
When challenged by the sentinel he ran
and was SHOT and killed. About three
cart loads of goods had been stolen by the
Cnbans. About 100000 OF the American
troops will soon be discharged and sent
home.