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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-19


thinner materials have been ordered in a
rush. The boy in brown will wear brown
linen sack coat with pearl buttons and
trousers Of light brown canvas.
The dress coat is to DO made trine
longer than is the present rule, while
blouses will be somewhat shorter. The
hat will have wide brim, one side being
turned up. Leggings will bo worn by all
branches of tho service. The color will
have the added advantage of so closely re.
sembling the earth as to render the wear
ers indstinct at a shorter distance than is
possible now. The insignia of rank will
be the same In use as now. The coat Of
arms of the nation will be displayed above
the insignia.
General Miles has already arranged for
the issue of 10, 900 Of these uniforms as an
experiment. If found available the en-
tire army, at least when serving In such
climes, will be similarly uniformed Con-
tracts for making the new uniforms have
been let in several large cities. In one
factory in Brooklyn 1900 employees are
at work, and an immense daily product is
being turned out. In st. Louis the other
day contracts were let for the making of
IL, 900 pairs of trousers for the army.
There will be nothing fancy in tho finish
of these garments, for the contract prices
range from 55 to 20 cents per pair.
Other articles of clothing are being order
ed in immense quantities, for Uncle Sam
now has big army to clothe. Think of
buying shoes and stockings for family
of 150, 600!
Here Is q list of articles issued to each
new infantry recruit: Two blankets, l
blouse, cap canvas fatigue coat, uni
form dress coat, linen collars, pairs of
drawers, pairs of white gloves, l cam
paign hat, / helmet complete, / overcoat,
2 flannel shirts, 9 wool undershirts, pair
barraclS shoes, 9 pairs oalfskin shoes, Q
pairs cotton stockings, 1 pair suspenders,
pair canvas trousers and l pair kersey
trousers. The cost Of this outfit is $4S. So,
and 1t Is renewed at stated intervals.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-19

itching piles and it always stops them in
two minutes. consider DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the greatest pile cure on the
market" +. q. Miller, East End
Phar., f. p. Shanafelt q Co., and
Fishers drug store.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-19
Give the cnlIarsn q Drink

called Grain-0. II is delicious, appetite
ng, nourishing food drink to take the
place of coffee. Sold by all grocers and
liked by all who have used II beca use
when properly prepared 1t tastes like
the finest coffee but Is free from all Its
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-19
A WAR WEDDING.

Youngest Daughter Of Secretary Alger and
Her Matrimonial Venture.
The marriage Of Miss Frances Aura
Alger, the youngest daughter of the secro.
tary of war, coming just ut this time, nat
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-19

injurious properties. Grain-0 aids diges-
ton and strengthens the nerves, 1t is
not stimulant but health builder,
and children as well as adults, can drink
1t with great benefit. Costs about | as
much as coffee. 15 and 25 cents.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-19

s. Il. Parker, Sharon, Wis, writes:
~ have tried DeWitt's Hazel salye for
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-19

Or. Prices Cream baKing Powde
Nesi1's Pair tilshsst Modal aas D.sisnls
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1898-05-19
Dc b.

We're right in the midst OF the
greatest
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
NFW SPRING ARRIV AIS.

First Installment of
Gents Fine Neckwear has arrived-They beauties Call
and see them. Ties worth ST. and 75c
at SO cents.
In Tecks, 4-n-hands Puffs and Imperas
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
Hon. G. Walt Whitman Out
for Governor.

Mr 6 Walls Whitman has au-
nouncsd himself as candidate for
governor 10 characteristic pose TO the
public, which follows:
Jenesville. Feb IL.
To the Democrats of Sousb Carolina:
In response 70 what know to be
the real interests of the abole people and
in advocacy Of that policy which have
time and again pointed oas and 10 de-
feuse Of the dispeuoasy Law as original
ly projected; 10 perfect harmony With
Tilmao's leadership and ia defence Of
the integrity aud perpesui;y of the
farmers movement /; and 10 disgust OF
those who seek only for peace and bar
mooy (really pease and bomony for
themseives) and who Dever cell the peo
pie wha. they sniok for 'heif best TO-
.erests uosil they are ready for Office. |
declare my candidacy for governor
G. Walt WHITMAN.
Mr. Whitman. i, will be recalled
vas candidate Two years ago. and bis
speeches we're ''hot stuff as the slang
has it. His candidacy was lot re-
ce'ved seriously. however, aud be poll
ed very few votes He assaiied the
Office holders right aud ief. aud greatly
relieved the drearg monosopy Of the
discussion of 16 to / and like sutjecte.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
Frances e. Willard.

In the death of Frances E. VIII
lard there died leader whose
personality and influence have
been mighty forces for the ad-
vaucing cause of truth and
morality Her life work, embodied
in half century of unselfish indus
try in behalf Of social progress and
practical Christianity, has place Of
it's own, both large and unique, in
the history of missionary effort
Miss Willard was at once an evan
gel and an agita.or. She was both
teacher and student. She was an
organizer as well as an advocate, aud
under her gentle yet resolute leader
ship the uplifting influences of Ameri
can womanhood have accomplished
their highest achievements Her un-
dertakings appealed to the moral In
fiuences of society She had neither
time nor taste for the methods Olsen
sationalists or politicians, but with
an abiding faith in the Inherent vir-
the of human natute she appealed to
the heart and conscience of the world
in support Of truth and purity. With
her zeal and industry. her courage
and sympathy, and. above all. with
her sweet simplicity ee character and
purpose she conquered the admira-
ton of mankind and gave higher
dignity to woman's influence as
factor in the civil prublems Of our
time.
The example of this noble woman
is an inspation to her sisters through
out the world. She taught and ap.
piled the tender gospel of love and
charity, and her name is written in
lasting letters upon the roll Of those
who hsve lived for the good of their
fellows, and who left the world bet
ter than they found it New York
Mail and Express
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
Tnere'll be $4,000 Bales of
Old Cotton on Hand Sep.
tember 1 Next.

New Orleans. Feb 1S-Ml. Il NJ
Neill, the we'll known cotton etatisti
clan, today Issued a circular as to
the probability Of consumption of
American cotton for the current sea
son After reviewing the results Of
previous seasons Mr.. Neill says In
America the southern mills are doing
well and will probably consume 100,
900 bales more than last year. Bot
the reverse is the case with the north.
ern mills
With these promises we may now
form fair idea of the actual con-
sump ption of American cotton during
the year ending the 1st of September,
1898 Nov as to supply, European
and American mill stock Sept.
1891. 400. 900; visible supply Amer
ican Sept 1, 1897. 100000; crop of
ls97-98, 100000; total supply
of American for the year 12,200, 900
From which, deducsing total con
sumption of all countries $3.50, 900,
and you have left with visible and
spinners' stocks 3.l50,000 against
visible 100000 and spinners 100000
last year, 100000 Visible and in
visible excess at Sept l over last
year, l,950,C00
While have used the figures of
IL, 900. 600 bales in these calculations
it is quite manifest from the move
ment that the crop will be considera-
bly, more
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

Frances E. Willard. who died in
New York at an early hour yesterday
morning, was really great woman.
She was known and admired all over
the world, and for nearly twenty five
years had devoted her life to the
work of temperance reform. Posses
sing the faith Of woman and the
zeal of an apostle, she accomplished
a wonderful work Not only did she
persuade men and women by her labors
and example. bnt she challenged the
respect and admiration Of those even ven
who were opposed to her and her
cause. Miss Willard was well known
in Charleston, where her memory will
be most affectiouatelycherished We
can think of no one who will be able
to fill her place-News and Cour-
ier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

The Clarendon delegation did wise
tbiog and showed 6ne foresight when
they voted for Lee county" and DOW
that rI.se county" is fixed fact Clar-
endoo need have 90 fear Of being tam
ce,ed With. but had "Lee county, fail.
cd, the ne7t thing would have been 40
attempt to d;smember Clarendon and
cut off from as the most valuable por-
tioo of our couoty -Moonlug Tines
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

During the past few days the sua
has appeared to observers in these
parts like great ball of blood 1t
ss to b. hoped that it is not an omen
of war. We are reminded. by the
way, that it presented the same ap-
pearance while Sherman was march Z
ing across the State, the cause of the
phenomenon on beth occasions being
the same-the presence of large
volume of smoke difnsed in the low
er atmosphere-News and Courier
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

Niuteeu prisoners 10 jail-four white
and fifteen colored Two women and
seventeen meD.-Darliogton Darling
tonian.
I. will not do to measure our Lsgis-
.la.ure by the gentlemen who have
mostly held the Aoor -Laureos Ad7er-
tiser.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

Rock Hill. Feb. 18.-The Piedmost
Tobacco ia tory vas burned early this
morning The 6re was dicovered at
10 minutes to O'Clock 10 the middle
of the third story aud had made bus
little head~ay. There beiog consider
able infammsble material in the build
ing it vas destroyed in . very short
time.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

TALK NO. l
Mr. Editor: / yield to the oft re.
peated solicitations of farmers to sub
NIT tc print what ! know about farm
ing. and the practical use of ferti-
lizers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

NOT been realized and be has fallen
under condemnation. His position was
uade moro difhcnls on account OF these
very expectations, for too much vas ex'
pected of him. perhaps. and We have nc
Idoubs that in the course of time his
errors and shortcomings will be re-
earded more lenien,ly, and he will theo
receive full credit for his good ioten-
lions
Hon. George T. Tillmsn 10 annouoc.
inp his candidacy for the Governorship
has responded to widespread demand
of the voters Of the state BE enters
the raos with toe strongest following OF
any Of the candidate, and vhilo be may
not have the support Of the machine
politicians, the state bouse gsog. the
wire pullers and the regular Office hunt
sers. he hss . sufficient number OF 10
dependent and intelligent voters at his
back 20 Offset she ioanencs of that
crowd. On general principals he Is
our choice for the place. bat we desire
to koow more about his platform before
committing this paper to his support
To fact, we do not propose to tie this
paper to the fortunes Of any candidate,
but Will reserve the right to watch the
progress of The oampaigo aud support
the man that SCENE best fitted for toe
place and mos. likely to make the best
Governor of the whole people.
The destruction of the war ship
Maine in the harbor of Habana is one
of the most appealing disasters in
the history of the United States
navy. The reports received are
meagre aud unsatisfactory, owing to
the late hour that the disaster occur
ed. and it will be Nto morrow before
details can reach this county. 1t
may be days OF weeks, if at all, be
fore it is discovered how the explos
ion was caused 1t may have been
an accident, or it may have been the
work of some desperate and folly
maddened spsniards it could not
have been instigated by any sensi-
BILE or responsible person or
official connected with the
Spanish government As depraved
and vicious as the Spanish have
shown themselves In their atroclous
cruelty to the unfortunate Cubans
who have fallen into their power,
they would scsrcely be so disregard
fui OF the certain vengeance Of the
American people as to destroy a ship
aud her crew in time of peace by the
assassin's method Should develop
men,s give reason for belief that the
destruction of the Maine and the
murder of more than hundred
American seamen last night was the
work of Spanish agents. no power on
earth could prevent an Immediate
war of retaliation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

Cops. John Black, Of WalteFboro,
bas decided 10 20 before she voters Of
the s!..e this sumner as candidate
for adjo.ans and Inspector general.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23

an abl. writer on farm sewerage that the
lands are more impoverished By washea
aud teaching than BY the aooual re-
moval Of farm growth.
TO BE CONTINUED.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
To all and Singular the Creditors and Debt
ors OF the
Estate of w. Smith Andrews.

A lii PERSONS holding claims Against
N the Estate of W. Smith Andrews will
present tae same TO me properly proven. ard
all persons in any way INDEBTED to said Estate
are required to make inmediate settlement
Of same at my cf7ce in Sumter, s G
SHEPARD NASH, e G G. P DC S,
Feb l9-3t Adm nisirator
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-23
DC dNaflnan allS sudEroll.
wEDnEsDAY, FEB: as. 1895
The Sunater WatchnsGn was founded
81 1850 and she True Sosthron il 1866.
he Watchpsaa and So,ehroa now has
she combined circulaszen and influence
both of the old papers, and Is mani- nan
fsssly tke best advertising medium IN
Samter


1ssslg the best advertising medium II
Cen. Wbeeler's tender Of bis ser
ioes so President McAioley recalls to
mind Col. Mobley Of the Talsdaee Llgb'
fsillar5
Although The Spanish Government
sns1 aos have been : party TO the destruc'
siop of tbe Maine. the United States will
base the undonbted right 70 hold that
eoyernnsns responsible fot il in case it
shall Be proven that the vessel vas
xsecked BY che explosion Of torpedo
Jaoed under it BY some residens Of
Hsbapa. a demand Tor repssasloo aud
ea.isfassion may precipisa.e Immediate
aossili.ies should this country not take
s. lie initiative by sending strong feet
20 H.hana al once. TThis country ie oa
tie verge Of war With Spain a' this mo-
mens. nearer than at any preyious t'me.
. the population Of the entire coao.ry is. on
tbe qui yive Of expectancy. and Il needs
BAT 5 touch 70 arouse ebeD % the light
ipg pitch. The war fever is taking
hold of The nation aud the reports Of
SHsn. Fasbugh Lee and Commander
Siesbes viii determine whether We are
ID have war asonoe or continue waiting
until the Spanish sbsll have hDisbee
Tue exfermius,ion Of the Cubaos
TIE General Assembly has adjourn
81 and the taxpayers are Indebted to
lie law makers 70 the extent OF 5000.
II 90 more, for they could have remsln-
cd ID session Eve days longer as an ex'
peDse 81 . thousand TO fifteen hundred
dollars per day. We thank the 'eg'sla
tors for their consideration:
What inducements will there be
10 become member of the Leglsia-
ture If the members are to be pro-
shibited from using free passes. when
they can get them. drinking dispen-
sary samples and patronizing blind
tigers: /:
The appropriation Of $4,000 fol
The South Carolina College wss one
az the most commendable acts OF the
Legislature. and no appropriation will
be better expended nor bring greater
benefits to the State 1t is. never
theless. little short Of disgraceful that
the appropriation for the South Caro-
lima College has TO be fought over al
each annual session of the General
Assembly.
The State dispensary will continue
in business at the old stand in the
Agricultural hall It will continue
furnishing as abundant a supply o.
liquor as heretofore, not to mentiol
scandals and seeds of strife and dis
sension
In case of war with Spain, how many
of the brave and valorous Office
hunting statesmen-out Of Jobs will bs
ss eager to leave the security OF re
tirement and charge the enemy on th'
..battlements of Charleston's Bat
te,y' as they were few years ago !!
Goye.nor Ellerbe will be candidate
to succeed himself, but at the preseo
time il looks like he has no prospect o
success. His ohcial record. while no
vicious Ike that of his predecessors
is weak aud disappointing in tho ez
t:eme. The great expectations viii
which his Inauguration vas hailed hav
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-17
JENKINS AND MERRITT
ARE STILL MISSING.
Hope Abandoned for the safety of
the Two OHlcer' mae
counted For.


KEY WEST. Fla. Feb. is.-Capt. sigs-
bees message TO Commandant Forsyth of
the naval station here, received today,
reads:
Havana, Feb. ie.
Advise sending American vessel at
once The Maine |. submerged except the
debris. Mostly work for divers Jenkins
and Merritt are still missing. and there is
but little hope for their safety Those
and twenty-four unirtured OF the crew
Eighteen wounded men are now on board
the Ward liner and in the city hospital
and at the Msscotte hotel ffty-nne as far
"a known. All the others went down on
board or near the Maine. The total loss or
no officer or man has more than part or a
suit q clothes, and that Is wet with har-
Dor water
The Ward line steamer leaves for Mex-
leo Vera crGx1 at this afternoon. The
officers saved are unIBjured. The damage
was In the compartments of the crew. Am
preparing 10 telegraph list OF saved and
wounded.
''ollvette leaves for Key West at D. m.
VIII send by her to Key West officers
saved except rnyssf. Wainwright. fIol-
man. Henshsrger Raw and Holden VIII
turn over three uninfgred boats 10 captain
~ port. with request for safe keeping
VII send all wounded men 10 hospitgi in
Havana '-sIGSREE"
Lieut.. Jenkins was born In Allegheny
city, Pa. June q, 1856. and appointed
naval cadet September y i<s2 by Repre-
sentative Thomas II. Royce OF the TWEEN
ty-third congressional district After a
short cruise or the Atlanta he was gradu-
ate4 June |. 1875 after which he served
successfully on the GaIena. Kearsars,e
and sumatra. He was attached 70 the
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-17
WHAT WAS THE CAUSE
OF MAINE EXPLOSION
Capt. sigsbee Awaits Result of In
vestisatiOn-Nayal Experts Diff
fer In Opinion.

HAVANA, Feb 16.-Capt. Sigsbee inter
viewed this evening by the correspondent
of the Associated Press with reference TO
the cause Of the explosion, said
Il can't determine the cause. hut COM
petent investigators will decide whether
the explosion was produced from an inte-
rior or exterior cause | can't say any
thing until after such an investigation has
been made / will not and cannot conscen-
tiously anticipate the decision. nor do I
wish 10 make any unjust estimate OF the
reason for the disaster"
Lieut., Commander Wainwright believes
the explosion was due to the short-circuit-
ing OF a dynamo
one of the officers Of the Maine said to-
day that al 0 clock last night all the mag
azfnes on board the battlcship were closed
aud the keys turned over TO Capt. Sigsbee
After the explosion the officers rushed on
deck and assisted in lowering boats and In
trying 10 rescue the men i'm the water
The Spanish cruiser Alphonse XIII. saved
thrfy-seven Of the crew OF the Maine
Paymaster Ray said that last Sunday there
Were SSt men on his list all told
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-17
BROWN Bros, s4, .. ss:ss' :s:t !: COMPANY
1872 First Avenue Cor Columbia ST

Charles A. Smiti.
Jeremiah Shea.
Alfred Herns. Norway.
j. III. Boomer, Portland. Mtt
A. Johnson Sweden
Edward Matson, Sweden.
George {, u Fox, Grand Rapiss, .. Mich.
John +. White, Brooklyn.
John Hebron. Brooklyn.
Fred G. Hesler. New York.
William Matt6son. Bayou, Mich.
III. &. Judson. st. Louis.
w. Allen. Brooklyn.
Capt Gen Blanco's official cable message
was filed at midnight, Hair an hour after
midnight thlrty-six OF the crew Of tho
Maine had been carried TO the mill
tary hospital OF St Ambrosio They
were all most seriously wounded Five
others of the crew were taken to tho Al
fonso XIII. hospital. On board the spanish
cruiser Alfonso XIII. twenty-six Of tho
wounded were treated. Thirty six were
succored on board the City Of Washington.
George Cowler, an accountant OF the
Maine is among The men seriously wound
ed 49,
Havana concerning the Maine disaster
says:
James NJ. Rowe. ships cook. was least
injured OF any that we're brought on while
was there. ! asked him how IL hap
pened.
I don't know. ha replied. speaking with
difficulty. II turned in my hammock about
: ocloek, and heard three bells strike.
dont remember anything more until felt
myself turning over and over and falling
heavily upon the deck through a mass Of
smoke. 1 got my feet nd worked my
way on deck. When | got there the SUPER
structure Of the deck was dipping under
water and | jumped overheard 10 keep
from being drawn down In the suction.
was picked NJ by boat from Spanish
rnau-0f~wer -Four men were picked up
b. the same boat. They were Daniel
Cronfn. lAndsman; Charles Berry. boats
vain. Albert John, seaman, and Bioomer.
Eaudayusn."
One poor fellow whose face was injured
past all recognition was lying on cot in
the hospital | asked him his name and
he mumbied back through horrible sgoi-
len lips:
Ny folks would feel uneasy IL told
you
! have talked with come Of the rescued
zearnen aad Officers. one officer sa!d:
Il was in my bunk. when got on deck
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-17
MANGLED SAILORMEN
SUFFER IN SILENCE.
Not n Moan From the Nictims--oh-
eins List OF the Survivors.


NEW YORK. Feb IA special 10 the
Evening World from Havana says.
have just seen twenty-n!ue sailors ~ The
Maine silently enduring the tortaTe
caused by PREDETERMINED faces and
broken homes and maugled flesh. Ihs* are
being well cared for Ia the military hos-
pital Of Sac Anabruz.o. The less severely
injured men are on the Cttg ~ Washing
ton The severely wounded men viii have
the best attention also from the mea and
women of the American colony All tie
Injured show great grit. You cannot hear
a whlmpeT from any one Of the twenty
nine swatnad forms in San AMBROSE hos
p.tai nor from those anywhere else.
All the bodies except two have been re-
covered Two bottles were recovered tnts
afternoon. The authorities say they are
those % Jenkins and Assistant Engineer
Merritt. Ygilant outlook IS being Kept
for bodies.
out OF the afty-nlne injured not over
four are likely to die Al but FIVE officers
wIll 20 today 20 Key West All the slight
" wounded. and All the ahle-bo3led men
wslI 20 also, win the execution q s few
who viii b4 Kept here 70 identify bodies
when they are secured by tae tisvers. The
officers remaining Will stop ~ the Hotel
InEleterre.
The following sailors sra IN San Aua-
hr0sso All but three viii i've. one man
could not give hls nane:
y Dan Cronin. Eew York
William McCinni-. Boston.
Joan SofTsy Boston.
A. Eallen, BROOKLYN
james Roil Sew York
T. CahlM Mzssassaenusetts.
ice haEsea. Boston.
Frans GsEene. Sew Bru=-w!ek. y. ].