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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
Cabinet Considers Baker
Butchery: ,
The President Said to be
Greatly Disturbed.

Washington, March The st.en.
ton OF the cabinet Was engaged to .
great extent a. to dsy's. meeting With
the recent murder Of the colored pest
massas and his infant child At Lake
City. S. c., by mob Of a hundred OF
go white men Il wss remarked BY a
membsr Of the cabinet afser che close oi
the meeting that this moss heioous
crime had been passed BY almost uo-
noticed By the public in the excitement
caused by the wreck of the Maine. and
that shoug ghtful men might profisably
give share Of their attention 80 this
great wrong committed BY our own
people.
Another outrage 90 ; Republican
postm ssser. wbioh was considered, oc
Cured At Ads, Ga. Freeman, the post.
master .s the latter place, vas assassi
o.ssd before be entersd on the dis
change Of his duties as postmaster
The President. il is said, is very
much disturbed by these acts, slough
he yiegs With satisfaction the fact that
the whole southern press has expressed
i,s indignation. The FIRST impulse of
the officials 10 cases like those cited, lit
il said, il to abolish the Office where
the outrage occurred. although it is
realized .has such . step would de
priya large numbers of ciiiseos who
bsvo nothing to do With the killing.
Of tbeir postal facilities TIE Presi-
dent, therefore, finds It difficult TO lay
dewn auY rigid rule that could be sp-
pg;ed 10 all cases The Office at Lake
! City has been abolished, but SO far
nothing has been done regarding the
case as Ada. The later presents some
unusual features. Freeman had been
appointed postmaster. but not having
assumed his duties, was not 90 officer
.of the qoveromeot. Unofficial reports
which have reached the department are
not clear as to the precise cause fo' bis
sssassiustion One is .ha.he wss kill
ed because he had been appointed. and
smother Is that his death vas the result
81 quarrel ' TIE department. bov
ever, viii make 90 Inquiry ioto 'be
facts aud be guided in its foture course
by what this ioquiry develops
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
The Presidents Narrow
Escape.

Is is sill within the memory Of those
who would, II they could. forget the
| existence Of Y.leriauo Weyler, that the
crimes Of ,his man in Cuba ellosed de-
punci.tory comment from President
McKioley in the latter's message TO
Congress in December. 1t is also re-
called that Weyler objeosed strenuous
Iy to being thus pillored. aud protested
vigorously to the Qaecn Regent that
the Spanish Government should de-
mand an explanation of the Presideos's
course. Naturally nothing came Of the
matter. bus public curiosity concerning
the text Of the Wsyler protest vas
oever graii6ed
Now COMES the a!leeei text. by way
Of Mexican newspaper offioe, where it
is s.ia copy Of the privately dissribut-
ed circular has been received. In this
precioas decu aren't. the authenticity Of
which is asserted positively, Weyler
dwels with ridiculous psrsisteuoy upon
the heroism ofsSp.in's soldiers in Cuba,
With whcm he has fought '.side by
eide" and who have beea insnlted 10 q
'.coarse and oowardly manner" by the
President after they bad "shed their
generous blood iu the fields Of Cuba
The gem Of the public, however, is the
following:
The man who has ioso'sed US has
spoken bis sworda a. such q distance
that I cannot personally puoisb .bim.
I come therefore. to your Majesty de-
maudiog repara.iou for our military
honor trampled upon by the foeeigoer
Il is not to be doubted that MIR. Mo-
Kinley appreciates fully bis narrow es-
cape frem personal punishment at the
baud. of this slayer Of women, chill
dreu. hospital patients and oon-c COM
ba,ants Imagination revels 10 the
probable happenings had Weyler come
this way instead of going 5000 miles
the other way. How humiliating it
would baye been to see this beast, pre-.
oeded by bis brutal uDdeIaw, issue
frou the Spanish Legatior. proceed
with clanklng spurs to the White
Honse. aud, brushing aside every off.
cial aud domestic obstacle. drag the
President from the affairs Of state to
wipe up' with his per.oo the we'll kept
lawn of :he Executive Maosioo! Even
the Pos. might have been betrayed ioto
proses. against what it would prooa
oily bave designated as "unpardouable
rudeuess y
We, have been spared serious blow
to the digoity Of the Republican party
as represented in the person Of its
most eis:ioeuiebed member. 10 be-
hslf Of the President, We beg to tender
Weyler a Nations heartfelt gratitude
on bia admirable sell. ressrains.-N 7
Mail spd Express
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
The niscevery Of the Day.

Aug. ]. Bogel, the leading druggist of Shreve-
port, La, sass: ..Dr. VIM. Kings New Discov-
cry is the only thing that cures my cougs. and
it is the best seller I have" ]. F. Campbell
of saffora, Aris, writes: "Dr. Kings New Dis
covery is all that is claimed for 1t: it never
,ails, and is sure cure for Consumption.
Coughs and Colds. I cannot say enough for
its merits" Dr.. Kings New Discovery Tor
Consumption. Coughs and Colds is not an e1-
pertinent. 1t has been tried for quar.er OF
century, aud to- day stands at the head. 1t
never disappoints. Free trial bottles at Dr. J
2. w DeLorme's Drug Store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
A Barnwell Story.

Daring the Methodist conference
which was held in err city. and which
all Of Florence enjoyed. there were
come good things said Rev. A. Coke
Smith ip bis address at the Baptist
church told an anecdote of good old
Episcopal lady vbo ohided him upon
one occasion as being q eeceder aod
begged h;n TO bring the Methodist
cbnrch beck to the fold
He re1Ged that It would never do. as
the Mesbodiat &C. 900 strong would coo.
troll and ,uro out the 5000 Episcopa-
liaos for worldliDees, and she would
have DO church.
An Epi.oopaliau who beard the re-
mark said he would have liked to an
suer IL by the aoeodote told him by
Hon. Bob Aldrich to the effect that
tberes.ss a party to be given ~ bis
peiqhbcrbood, and the gentleman of the
house met an old negro by the name OF
Ned. and the following conversation en-
sued :
..Uocle Ned, I an going to have a
dance az my house and I wsnt you to
come With your fiddle and play for US,
and bring the other boys With the bao)o
ADD fute aud We will have good time "
Uncle Ned-"Cau'.'do it Boss. cant
play for dance; Methodist church
don't allow it; turn me out
why uncle Ned. you don't mean to
say they will turn you out for playing
the fiddle /"
Uoole Ned-"Yes Boss most part'o
ular about fiddle and dance
"Well, Uoole Ned. what about lying
and stealing r.
Upole Ned. go way Boss, can,
expeo. to break up de whole church. =
Times Messenger.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
Murder in sapartanburg.
rtanburr 8 G., March

spartanburg 8 G.. March l.
This afternoon 7. j. Trimmer. q
we'll known merchant and respected
citizen. was ehot and killed by DR..
s j. Bivings, prominent dentist
Bivipgs entered the store of the de.
ceased with pistol in each hand and
without warning shot Timmier three
times. one ball entering the heart and
causing instan. death Trimmier's
son also was wounded in the left
hand The cause of the shooting is
a mystery as the men had been close
friends.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
A Textile School to be Estab
lished and a Farmers In
stitute to be Held.

Cleuson College. March 8 3-Tbe
trustees OF Clemson College decided
las, high. to establish textile school
This marks new era in the industrial
education of the South. and great re-
suits are expected.
I, was also decided to have grand
farmers insi;tuse a. the College next
sumner
The trustees meeting was very bar
mouious, aud the general working COZ
dition Of the College vas found to be
excellent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
Two Fast " WaIships
Ordered 10 Cuba.
FOOD FOR TIE RECON.
CENTRADOS.

Washington. March 2.xTbe decision
of tbs nsvy department to send two
sIsips 20 Cubs With supplies for the
satfsrine lreco1eeotrsdes caused some
sonmosion 10 ca6sisl circles to day
uosiil the real purposes Of the Visits Of
,ha ships oame out. The cruiser Mous-
.eDmery and the gunboss Nashville
vsre selected for the purpose and or-
asss sens 10 Adnirsl Sicsrd TO put them
ID shape for the required service. It
q explaiped ). the navy department
thas tbiis action vss taken at The IN
ssance of the Cubsn relief association.
osFeanixed through the efforts Of the
stase department for Che relief OF the
destitute non combatsnts 10 Cabs Il
- represented 70 the department
sbss crest distress prevails among the
Dsopie ID the vicinity OF Sagus, Ls
Grsnda and Matsnxss % the north
:asIls aoass of the islsnd, and that consider
sbls difficulty is experienced IN send
s. s,s.es .1s.s 80 a..
issaosns yas..s s.. us1euaus sa.p, -
sos acoosn. soa oscs.ss : ~ ~ : :.
Easola.e usmssu .oe pp.'ss !, ~ : .. j
Rsss. .uu1s.ssu. " NV. ..s s.s....rv e
sshe navy 10 authorize the use Of one.
s. NY ~ : :; 8. s ,hs,s = foos
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
Papers Must Pay.
ms Bill RelatiVe to Second
Class HAL Matter.

4t83 8Ju$ sOus ~ g ~
aof;ay entered upon the consideration
sof fhe Loud bin relative 70 second
seIass matter The Bill Is Identical
|s.I ;il sbss passed At the last congress,
af Loud its an.hpy, gave notice
sss 50 amendment permitting the
sftssnsmissiion s. pound rates OF sam
4; snIe { copies np TO 10 per cent. of the
fSona 81 6de circnistion Of the news
ai,,st ax;aper periodical. This amendment
removes sis much opposition TO the bill.
Tie bilI excludes from cIassi6cation
secoDd -class mail matter, which
paqa postage at the rate of one cent
pernound, books aud reprints Of books
niliinted IN serisf from, sample
copies of newspapers or period odicals.
su excess ef 10 per cent Of their
Bona iide circulation. unsold copies
|r.sssnrned from agents and all publ
eatioDs designed primarily for ad.
zeItising purposes All sacb publ
Gallons. By tsterms. vould go into the
sbisd clase. which psys eight cents
Per pound
Second class mail matter. BY the
Bii. isxestricted 10 newspapers and
psriedicsls issued At least four times
asyeas from known Office of publ
s. eaton, 8 ana publications issued nn
der the auspices Of benevolent or
fratesnal organizations. trades unions
81 orders having membership not
/ less than 600 All publishers
vhoss publications are admitted as
second class mail matter are required
by tie Bill before depoaiting such
mail matter 10 the postofhce. to sep
arsse Il into United States mail
sacks. or bundles, States. cities,
4 towns and counties, as the postmas
Ter general may elect
Only three speeches were deliver
I'd to day Mr. Loud made an ex
haus,ive speech in its favor, claiming
s,hae ,he government practically paid
subsidy Of $40, 0,00U. GOO to the pro-
psiesors of publications which now
set access to the mails at pound
rites, as the cost of transporting
mail and its handling averaged eight
cents per pound.
Mr Moon Dem of Tennessee
spoke in opposition to the bill. and
Dir. Perkins iRep of Iowa in favor
ofis The debate will continue until
Thursday, when the vote will be
taken at a O'Clock
Mr Kitchen (Dem of New York
attempted to make general political
speech, bat was called to order BY
t6s speaker, who announced that
hereafter he proposed to hold mem
bers strictly to the subject under con-
sideration by the house. The rule
he said, should be enforced Impair
tially against both sides
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
NAMES OF THOSE ARRESTED

Special to The State.
Newberry, March s.-Jas. A. Ri
ser and his three sons. Albert F., Joe
and Willie, and John Buckley. white,
and Willis and William Baker, color
ed, were arrested to-day at Pomaria,
this county, charged with robbing the
store of D Hipp at Pomaria
The case was worked up by De-
tective Holloway. and the stolen
goods were found in possession of all.
Riser ard his sons stand well in the
county In default of $3.50 bond
they were committed to Jail for trial
next week
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09

Portsmouth, N. e., March B.
Orders have been re ceived at the navy
ward TO make the outfit for the United
States ship Lancaster with the quick
co. possible dispatch It is expected
that the Mschias and Essex will be
made ready for service at the Ports
mouth yard ct once.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
A Gang of Robbers
Operate in Ponariia.
Prominent, Well-to-Do Farm
ers are in the Band.
Special to The State.

Pomaria. March 3.-"Tbe bottom
has been knocked" out of Pomaria,
and the war in Cubs is placed in the
background for the time being. 1t
is we'll known the most daring rob
berries, wanton burning of buildings
have been going on here for several
years and little attention seems to
have been given it. as all thought it
was band of "heme raised Jesse
James," and none cared to strike for
fear of being struck back So bold
and daring had this become that good
white men saw parties drive in the
place in the bright moon light or
early dawn, rob and leave without
even reporting the matter or names.
however we'll were the parties known,
for fear of bodily injury or secret
hurt
First, E B. aipp's store was burn
ed, robbed first it was thought Then
the railroad-depot was forcibly enter
ed, and wagon loads taken, then
SeTzer &1Co g store robbed of seve-
raj hundred dollars worth
Then again the Southern railroad
At this time detectives came, se-
cured large lot of the stolen prop
erty, but by pernicious practice and
methods of the railroad, "better com
psomie and get money than to pun
IL, oolprit," the matter was hush
ed a.raough some Of the "bes. citi-
zens," or so supposed, were impli-
Gated
Then came the burp:-g of Col.
Holloway's gin house ana other build.
iDgs
Then the last, by which it is hoped
the parties are trapped and broken
up, was that two weeks ago D.
Hipp's large store of plantation. sup
plies was robbed. Mr. ilipp Icy ap
parently quiet. buta detective. in the
guise of cpicture enlarger," came
upon the scene he found wagon
load aud two buggy loads Of the
stolen goods in the house of MIR A
F Riser, a former clerk also in the
barn 40 kegs of blasting powder be
longing to the railroad This was in
a house near the railroad built for
that purpose. The house was burn
ed, and. it was supposed, the pow
der, too, until its finding. Mr. Riser
lived with his father, a most estims-
Bile citizen and strict church mem
Der ; a weIl-to-do farmer. Goods of
a small nature were found in other
houses of men of good repute So
far, The authorities have arrested A
r Riser and brother. Mr. Buckley
aud several negroes. one the renown-
ed "blind tiger" and "dispensa1y en-
emy,'' Villios Baker. There is no
particle of doubt that there are a
large number interested, and what is
so astonishing. 30 much so, as to
borer on disbelief, 10 that some of
the moet well.to do farmers, men Of
families and strict church members,
soma eyen of wealth, are thoughs to
be implicated and should any one
sspeach" on his pals, then, in shat
case, l can only say "the end is not
yet" The question the good people
are asking each other is: "Whitber
are We drifting" when some of our
best men are turning robbers and FIRE
bugs. r. ". y.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-03-09
Some OF our best workers are selling
OVER oNEHUNDRED BoOKs A wEKK

OVER ONEHUNDRED BOOKS A WEKK
MA G Williams, jackson county, No.,
worked four days and half and secured
81 orders He sells the book to almost every
man be meets. DR.. J J Mason, A"sco9es
county, Ga, sold l20 copies The first 6vs
days be caovassed G Sheets, Palo Pinto
couaty, Tex, worked few 6ours aud sold
Is copies mostly morocco binding JH..
Hanna, CASTOR county, n C., made &;
mouths wages 10 three days canvassing for;
this book. S u White, Callahan county,
Tex, 10 selling books q, the rate Of I44 copies
q week.
The Work Contains Biographical Sketches
OF all he Leading Generals. vast amount Of
Historical Matter, and large aumber of
Beautiful Full-Psge Illustrations. Il is q
grand nook, and ladies aud gentlemen who
can 1--WE all OF any part Of their time 10 the
Gao vase are bound to make immeose sums Of
money handling il
An Elegant Prospectus,
showing the difefess stylee of binding, sam-
pie pages. and all material necessary to work
with, will he scot on receipt of so cents.
The magnificent gallery of portraits, alone,
in the prospectus is worth double the mo1ey :.
We furnish il at far less fha1 sctual cost OF
manufacture, and we would advise vou to
ord~r quickly, aud get e1cirsive CONTROL .f
the h.st territory address
ROYAL suaLlsz5Na COMPANY,
11th and Main sts., Riehmond, Va
Nov 90
Evening star., 1898-03-12

Inc vaudeville performance given at the
columbia Theater yesterday afternoon for
the benefit of the families of those men who
lost their lives when the battle shin Maine
was destroyed was a most enjoyable as
We'll as successful affair, and the Maine
VIII receive a decided impretus when the
returns 1re made out. The program in
clrded long list of specialties by we'll
hhoWE people in the world of vaudeville.
tut long as the list was those who were
IN attendance wanted more. and contin-
ued applause, long and loud, was one of
the features of the entertainment. In all
probability the main feature of the affair
was thc appearance of Mr.. Homer Daven-
pert, the well-known caricaturist and car
lConlst. Mr.. Davenport gave an exhibition
OF ms skill in quick pOrtrayals of noted
men Who are running the affairs of this
government that was much appreciated.
All OF the other numbers on the program
were thoroughly enjoyable although some
ceSerNe Special mention above others
Among these may be enumerated Miss
CARA Morris. assisted by Mr.. Harriott. in
Z one-act sketch, Blind Justice Richard
HaFIowe. the once Daisy Queen OF Spain -
assisted by Geoffrey Stein, in a one-act
sketch, "OH PrObation;' Fialkowsld the
nest wonderful imitator OF animals that
has ever been heard here in Washington.
Lew Hawkins. in his funny and timely
InonoloSuc; the White Squadron Drill from
the Miss New York, Jr.. company; La
Petite Adelaide. the prc;tiest and most
graceful dancer of her age that has been
seen on any stage in this city: Prof Leo.
Wheat and Miss Isabelle Shelton, in q
Character speciality. The other numbers
were UP 10 an equally high standard. how
ever. comprising Little Tony of the Clara
Morris company, in songs; Constance Hur-
worth, whistler; Miss Annie Lowe Jones,
the Golden Nugget Quartet. from the Ten
Esssees Pardner' company. including
Messrs- Rohannon, Westman. Ryder AMI
Parmet; the Nivandieres. Ned Weyburn,
Marie De Rosset, Miss Virginia Luckett,
in fancy dar ces: Miss Allie Gilbert of the
Cara Morris company and Crawford and
Manning and the MoreIlos with their
trained dogs, from the Miss New York
Jr.. company. the two latter teams scoring
q hit in their unique and enjoyable turns.
Evening star., 1898-03-12
Judgc Enrrnr,s Lecture

The lecture to be given by Judge F. r.
Farrar Of Virginia entitled Lights and
Shadows" in the Confederate Veterans
Hail, on next Thursday night, promises to
be very entertaining. being Il pathetic as
well as humorous account of the war from
southern standpoint. The Ladies' South
ern Relief Society, Daughters of the Con-
federacy. Young Ladies' Southern Club and
the Sons of Confederate Veterans have
been invited to attend. Mrs. Blanche Mat
t'ngly-Rodgers, Mrs. Msads-Smith, Mr..
VIII Mcfarland and Mr.. Cathel have prof
fered their services to sing as well as Prof
Leo Wheat, to accompany on the plano
which will contribute toward making a
very interesting program for this social
evenings gathering.
Evening star., 1898-03-12
FITZ LEE AND THE FLAG.
Representative NcRac Addresses the
Virginia Democratic Associations.


There was a good attendance at the meet
ing of the Virginia Democratic Association.
he'd last night in the hall at 30 Pennsyl-
Nania avenue. and presided over by r. n.
Harper Representative T. c. McRae of
Arkansas made the principal address of the
evening and created much enthusiasm by
his praise OF Gen. Fitzhugh Lee and his
declaration taat if war should come now.
tie MEN who followed F'itz Lee from 1sG,
TO 1850 would find their sons ready to fol-
low him again for the stars and stripes ard
national honor.
IN reference to politics Mr. McRae sa1I
great deal OF the future of the democratic
party depended upon the winning Of the
congressional and state elections next fall
ana that the result in 1900 would be Settled
by the results then. Remarks were also
mace BY Mr.. W. B. Howes of ST. Louis
and Mr- George 7. keeney of California. II
was announced by President Harper thai
the association had given up the Intention
OIL a banquet on JeTerson's birthday and
NOald Join in the entertainment on that
sh.hsersary OF William Jennings Bryan by
the National Association of Derocr.tic
Clubs at National Rifles Hall
Evening star., 1898-03-12
REv1v1Na wAa MnMoa1ns.


Recruiting Place opened at an Once
ON r Street.
The numerous visitors to the branch post
offics on F street this morning had their
attention attracted to a large hanger, which
occupied q conspicuous place on the wall.
Printed in blue and red 1t bears two pic
lures showing groups Of United States cav
airy and artillery officers. Across the top
Of the hanger In blus letters are the words:
United States army Below is the ma
tional coat-of-arms and Recruiting ser
vice. in big vermillion letters.
Then comes the following:
Wanted
For the United States Army, Able-Bodied
Men Of Good Character. Between the ages
OF Il and 80 years. Artillery, not less than
1ve feet four inches high weight not less
than 128 or mora than 100 pounds. The
term Of service is Three Years for all arms
of the service. Applicants are required to
satisfy the Recruiting officer regarding age
and character. and should be prepared to
furnish the necessary evidence. Only un-
married men need apply. Original enlist
ments are confined to persons who are citi-
zehS OF the United States or who have
made legal declaration of their intention to
become citizens thereof and who can speak,
read ana write the English language
Ihen follows Information about the right
reason Of wounds, to comfortable home
In Washington, for the support of which
l2h2 cents Is deducted from each soldiers
monthly pay, and that 30 years service en-
titles soldier TO retirement at three
fourths pay and $3.50 monthly commuta-
ton for clothing and subsistence.
The announcement is made that in addi-
ton to the pay, which ranges from s23 per
month for sergeant major to $l3 for
private all soldiers receive rarions, cloth
ing, bedding, medicines and medical at
tendance. There Is table giving the re-
qu1red physical proportions, and applicants
are directed to apply at Washington bar
racks to Recruiting Officer Adrian $. Flem-
ing.
significant Of the prevailing sentiment. A
Star reporter called in Representative Dali
Zel of Pennsylvania, who was passing, and
showed him the hanger. He regarded it
moment earnestly.
My, N.Y. he remarked. That brings
back memories of thirty years ago.
Another striking illustration Of the pre-
on H street between 14th and 18th streets
this morning, which caused many gratified
smiles among the numerous passers- by On
the electric cars. Eight little boys, ths oldest
apparentlynot over twelve years of age, were
gathered around a doorstep on the south
side of the street. One boy had an Ameri-
can flag, which he held proudly above him.
Another had a drum. The evident captain
was equipped with little sword and the
other five were supplied with guns They
were giving most important attention to
the preparations for parade, which was
evidently in anticipation, and showed that
the American young9tsr has the right stuff
in him to the same vigorous extent that
characterizes his daddies and his uncles.