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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28
Trouble In Our Regiment.
Yorkville Enquirer.

According to the reports of sol.
diers at home on furlough from the
First South Carolina regiment, the
real cause of the trouble which led
to the recent mastering out orders
was lack of harmony between officers
and men
The men claim that most of the
officers are not only incompetent, but
negligent Of thei. duties Instead Of
providing for their men as they
should. many of the officers have de-
voted their time to poker, horse rae
ing and liquor drinking
The feeling against the officers has
been very bitter Some of the men
have been outspoken in their opin-
ions of their lieutenants and captains,
and it is eaid that mutual confidence
and respect is at discount
One Of the causes of the trouble
has been a disposition on the part OF
officers to treat volunteers as regu-
lars are treated. and as most of the
volunteers consider that they are
made Of just as good material as en-
ters into the make up of the officers,
this treatment has rot worked
smoothly.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28
NEITHER SHIP RAISED
YET.

Washington. Sept. 21 The navy
department has been Informed by Capt
Goodrich Of the Newark, at Guantaus- a.
mo. that Commodore Watson sailed yes-
tesday from that place for New York:
turn ing ever the command of the naval
ships 90 the station to Capt Goodrich.
The captain says that the raising Of
the Spanish cruiser Maria Teresa. on
which the wreckers are working, did
COS come off yesterday as vas expect
ed, but that she surely will be raised
successfully. No word has come to
the pavy department. Of late respecting
the result of Constructor Hobson's ef-
forts to aoas the Colon, snd come appre.
heosion is expressed that the chip will
60 to pieces 10 the heavy weather that
is now due slong the south cosst Of
Cuba.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28

Paris, Sept 21 The papers here
say the minister Of war, Gen. Cha
uoioe. has examined the documents 10
the Dreyfus case aud be bas ordered
the prosecution of former Col. Picqusrt,
ou:.he change of forgery end using
forged documents.
The trial of Col Picquart and NJ.
Leblois, lawyer. ou the charge Of
revesliog documents concerning the
national defense, was to have begun to.
day before the Correctional tribuoe.
The public prosecutor. however, asked
for 40 adjournment ou the ground chat
the prosecution of Col Picquart 90
the charge of forgery aud ueiog forged
documents had been ordered BY the
minister Of war. NJ. Lsbori. who was
counsel for M Zola during the latter'e
famous trial, indignantly opposed the
adiourouens, which, be said. wss an
attempt to hand over Col. Piequass
toto the clutches Of the military srsbori-
tiee.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28

Santander, Spain, Sept. 21.-The
Aochor line steamer City of Rome,
chartered BY Admiral Cervera to trans.
port to Spain the Spanish sailors cap
tured at the battle of Santiago. who
we're recently released by the Uoited
States authorities, arrived here to-day
from Portsmouth, N. H., whence she
sailed on September IL Capt. Eulate,
the former commander of the Spanish
cruiser, Vizcaya. and the other Spanish
naval officers landed aud were mistaken
for party of which Admiral Cervera
WAS q member. The latter, however,
was still 90 board the City of Rome.
but crowd of people followed the off
GERS and oheered for Admira! Cervers.
Capt. Eulate refused to make aoy
statement FOR publication, declariog be
reserved what be had to ssy for the
coursmartial.
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Speaking Of the colored paymssses
incident. the New York Times saye !:
i" To Law and theory, Of course, the
Texans are altogether 10 the wrong,
aud it would be easy to assert that DC
compromise with them should be made.
Il would not be so easy, however, to
commend the department. for raising
the issue Some problems can most
wisely be left for solution by time.
There are doubtless several regiments
that would welcome s psymaster, what.
ever his tint. with elusive JOY: there
are more than few paymasters to
whom the Texans would have 20 objec-
ton. In the circumstances. what need
was there for action sure to cause q
tiresome controversy Secretary Alger
must be greedy for trouble to maeu-
facture ie in this way" The only
point we have TO make is that the issue
should be recorded sharp aud clear.
"No compromise be made" as the
Times says. let the department insist
that the Southern white troops shall re-
ceive the wages of their silly patriotism
from coored officers. o. 60 without.
Then we ca2 understand matters clear
" hereafter, aud when the Government
wants any more soldiers from this sec.
ton we will allow it to get them exc'u-
sively of a color to match that of its
paymasters.-News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28
THE EMPEROR OF
CHINA RESIGNS.
Ii Hung Chang May be Put
Back Into Power by Dow
ager Empress Regnant.

Pekln, Sept. % An imperial
edict just issued definitely announces
that the emperor of China has re-
signed his power to the empress
(dowsger empress) who has ordered
the ministers to deliver to her, in
future. their official reports.
1t is difficult to obtain reliable in
formation at the palace in regard to
the proceeding, but the recent re-
formatory edicts probably caused the
change. While the emperor was
subservient and a mere fgurehead,
the dowager empress permitted him
to remain in peace, but as soon as he
attempted to act on his own initiative
his practical deposition was the re-
suit His principal adviser, Hang
Yumoi, the Cantonese reformer, fed
in spite of the vigorous attempts
made to arrest him and it is said he
is now on his way to Shanghai
The effect of the change must be
great. In all probability Ii Hung
Chang will be reinstated in power
and Russian influence will increase.
The hopes of reform 80 srdently
cherished by the intelligent factions
of the Chinese are now impossible OF
fuifillment.
! The suddenness of the coup is said
to be due to the desire of the dow
ager empress to prevent the mission
of the Marquis Ito from being sue
cessful The Japanese statesman re-
Gently came to Pekin with the object
of trying to bring about an alliance,
offensive and defensive, between ia.
pan and China.
The new order of things will un.
doubtedly prejudice British interest
in China.
1t is reported to-day that the next
edict will give the full reasons for
the change. The wording of the
present edict is not yet obtainable
but it is in effect that the emperor re
quested the dowager empress to as
sume power, this being the third
time the request has been made.
The Marquis Ito in an interview
before the edict was issued said the
emperor received him yesterday in
the most cordial manner and said he
hoped tohave the advantage of the
advice of the marquis in the reforms
which his majesty intended to under
take
The marquis, even than, feared
that the inaction and conservatism o1
the Chinese officials would nullify the
reforms, although he believed the EN-
peror was acting in good faith.
Shanghai, Sept pa local ru
NOR is current here to the effect that
the empror Of China is dead. No
details are obtainab!e, but it is said
the gates Of Pekin are closed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28
WOES OF TOM MAcKEY.

Philadelphia, Sept 2l.-Thos j.
Mackey, who is said to be an ex.
Judge of the circuit court Of South
Carolina, was arrested in this city
today on the charge of bigamy
According to Mackey'e story, he is
the victim of persecution. He has
nearly reached the four score mark,
but the woman whom he claims to be
his legal wife 10 but rs years old Her
name was Bertha Porserield, and
until her marriage to the Judge she
lived with her parents. who sre said
to be prominent people at Charleston,
w. Va.
They were married about month
ago at the girls home, and from
there went to New York While in
that city, she claims to have learned
that her husband had another wife
He is said to have explained that he
was married in 1891, but several
months later his wife told him that
sue had another husband and the
Judge left her
He did not see he. again, he is
said to have declared, until his visit
to New York. and there, upon learn
ing of his second marriage. she
threatened him with arrest.
For time be pacifed fears of wife
No. 2 by declaring that be would
have the first marriage annulled, as
it had never been legal. But the
statue Of the affair soon reached the
ears of the eirl's parents. and war
rant was at once Issued for Mackey' &
arrest. He was arrsigned before
Magistrate Jermon late in the after
noon. The hearing was postponed
pending further Investigation by the
police.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28

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W. DeLorme.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28
Featherstone2s Letter.
He Urges All Democrats to
be Loyal.

LAURENs, S. c., Sept. 10, 1898.
To the Editor Of The Gseenville News !:
Please give me little space in your
columns tha: | may say few words in
reference to the recent election +:
Ia the first place, desire to thank
my friends all over the State for the
many kiodoesses snd courtesies shown
me during the recent campaign, sud
for the large vote they gave me on the
3O,h of August aud 18Th September.
From the bottom OF ny heart sppre-
ciase their kindoess aod support [
shall endeavor to so conduct myself
that my friends will never have cause
to regret their support.
have made the best fight that
could ; I have made it upon the highest
plane OF which I was capable When
[ entered the race was conscious that
I vas advocating what vas right. The
campaign has bot strengthened my
convictions along that line liue-my
oouscieoce and skirts are clear.
10 the second place | would urge my
friends aod supporters not to become
discouraged. We have made good
fgbs. We have fought upon high
grounds aud 70. the cake of principle
We have nothing of which to be
ashamed Better things are 10 store
for us 10 toe future Righ: muss and
will triumph 10 the end. Go to work
10 earnest for the cause that you love.
and 10 the future good results are sure
to follow.
In the third plscs,let me urge my
friends to be true and loyal to the in-
coming administration. By yous earn
est cooperation and support i: can be
made better 1t is your duty as good
citizens to stand by the Law so long as
it remains the law, no matter how ion.
perfect it may be. We have bad
enough strife and bitterness in South
Carolina. We must get together aod
bolster up our officers and assies them
10 the execution of the laws. Il ,s not
the part of good citizenship to abuse
and vilify those 10 authority. % the
contrary the good citizen, even though
he may belong to the minority. will,
after be has made his fight. rally to the
support of chose by whom he has been
beaten aud assist them in the discharge
of duty.
therefore urge my frienda to throw
aside disappointment and prejudice
aud act as true Carolipiaps ougb: to
act.
For those who have fought me upoo
principle. Who have been fair and have
used no improper means, have moth
iag but the kindes. feeling. They have
simply done what they had right to
do. For those who have fought me
from improper motives and have used
doubtful methods I have no harsh
words They will ind punishment
enough 10 the accusations of their cwo
consclences.
1 have oothing Of the .sore bead
about me. shall not be found "sulk.
ing 10 my tent" am ready and will
log to do all 10 my power to benefit
and help old South Carolina.
Very truly,
G.. e Feasherstone.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28
SUMTER. S. c.. WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 1898.

FIorence-E B Davis. J j Nc
Keown. J S Mckenzie. j E Petsigrue.
Hampton-M 0 Youmsns, NJ B
McSweeoey, " q Lotee.
L.ncaster-W T Gregory
Laureus-J D NJ Shaw, j q Whar-
ton. ] J MoSwaiu. T B Crews.
L.xiogton-D NJ Crossoo. N B
Wanusmaker, J D Counts, J B Win
gard, Simon | Hook. / W Dreber.
Marlboro F Breeder. W D
Evans, T c Hamer. W W Bruce,
R Z Kirkwood, P Rodgers. c S
Mccall.
Marion-J D Montgomery, L NJ
Gasqae, W. B Evans. s G Miles. 7 3
Stackbouse.
Newberry-W E Lake. George T
Hunter, j NJ Johustoae, T " Hollo.
way.
0eaoeebarg-O H Wiugee: j W
Stokes. j A Weasherby, A 6 Stromau.
Richland-C W Suber, j R Hop
kins, S j Huffman, T G Lever, " A
Claek, j W Bauer. B B Evans.
Sumser-E p Smith.
Uoiou-R 6 Hill.
York. G Wilborn. W n Elder, J
L Moore and j F Ashe.
D.. Hopkins Of Richlaod eaid that
the organiza.ion should come first and
suggested that State executive con-
mitsee be formed by the Chairman
The farmers have been organized here.
sofore aud it is imperative that they
should organize now.
DE-. Hopkins made a resolution on
the line indicated. Coogreesman j.
William Stokes suggested that the
South Carolina resolutions we're adopt
ed By the ioter-Ssate convention aud
the protective association -eafirned
then. These provided for an orgsoi.
tioo by States and counties and 10
many of them this was dooe, and they
still. have that organization.
Cold W Youmsus moved tbas the
name be changed to the Cotton Grow.
ers' uuion and this was carried.
Dr.. Hopkins introduced the following
resolutions which we're adopted:
Resolved, First. That the presidents
OF the several Couosy Cotton Growers
Uoioos constitute State executive
committee. whose duty it will be to
thoroughly organize esch county.
Resolved. Second. That the chair
man of the committee be ex.of6cio
chairman of tbe> executive com mittee.
Resolved, Third. That the president
of the committee and our State Vice
President, Youmans. Of the interstate
Union be appointed g committee to foF-
mulate 40 address to the members 10
the State, aud of other States, appris-
ing them of what has been done aud
urging prompt organization.
There was some discussion as to
whether the convention recon mend a
reduction Of acreage 80 or SO per cent.
The following resolution vas intro
duced by Gen Youmaus:
Resolved, Tkas it is the sense OF this
convention that the acreage of this
year be reduced so per cent. through
out the cotton belt the ensuing year.
Col j. D. NJ. Shaw. Maj s. G
May6eld and Mr.. W. D. Evans spoke
against the resolutions aud suggested
that the best thing to do was for the
farmers to make living at home aud
then look into reduction OF acreage.
Oo vote the resolutions were lost.
sos because the convention was oct 10
favor Of reduction. bat for the reason
that it did not wish to appear tc be
taking Independent action.
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GENERAL WADE'S
GRACEFUL ACT.
Alfonso XII Sails-.-Reconcen-
trados May Go Home.

10 O'Clock this morning the first
American flag in Habana was hoisted
on the flagstaff of the Trocha hotel,
at Vedado, suburb, the headquar-
ters Of the American evacuation com.
mission. A guard of marines was
posted at the entrance to the
grounds
Col. Clous and Cspt. Payne stood
in the roof of the hotel at either side
of the flagstaff. At 10 O'Clock sharp
quartermaster of the steamer Reso.
lutte hoisted the flag. which unfarled
and huttered proudly i'm the breeze.
All the members of the commits
sion raised their hats and cheered the
Stars and Stripes The approaches,
to the grounds at either end of the
street were patrolled by squads of
the guardia civile in order that the
commissioners might not be molest-
ed
This morning a widow and two
children, evidently persons of refine
ment, but in abject want, approached
Gen. Wade, the president of the
commission, and pleaded for relief.
The widow and children were seated
in the dining room of the hotel and
given hearty meal. Others in need
were equally well treated, all who
applied receiving relief of some sort.
The commissioners had nothing to
say concerning the report of pro.
test at the length of time asked by
the Spanish commission for evacua-
tion, denying all knowledge of such
action. They maintain strict re-
Serve
Maj. Allison. who sprained bis ankle
yesterday by falling over a batch on
board the ResoIr,e, is s.ill 90 board
that vessel, as the injury. though not
serious. is causing him much pain.
The Spanish mail steamer, Alfonso
XIII, sailed for Spain this afternoon,
carrying. beside the 1900 passengers.
mostly women and children. 1000 sick
soldiers.
Marquis Cervers, military governor
of Marianao, has issued 40 order pro-
viding for the return of refugees from
the couutry-the recopcentrodos-.o
their farms and fields, Offering absolute
protection to all those going back to
their homes and lands. To this end
he has arranged for three omnibuses to
run twice week from Mariaoao to diff
ferent interior points in the vicioity.
taking free Of charge the families and
baggage of those who wish to return
to their homes. The OWL governor.
beside issuing orders to the mayors of
Cano and Bauta to cooperate with, the
mayor Of Marisaao. bas to the same end
set aside the sum of $500 to be dissri-
buted among those families who return
to labor on the farms.
Adviees from Ma,apzas oontioue to
report great distress aud spread of
Sickness. to remedy which. it is assert
ed. the city officials 90 absolutely moth
ing.
Bishop SaDtander of this diocese this
morning had long interview with
Capt Gen. Blanco, supposedly for the
purpose of considering the position of
the clergy after the evacuation of the
island. Dr. Jose Cougosto. secretary
general Of Cuba. who is accredited to
the Spa nish commission a. Paris. vii
sail 90 Saturday via New York aud
Europe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28

London. Sept. 81 The Daily Mail
says the kc.hschids will loan Spaio
four or Eve millioo pounds on :he se-
curity of silver mines wbeo the treaty
Of peace shall have beeo signed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28

If you want new orgsu for your old one
see Randle.
The happiess ladies are those using the
White sewing maceine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-09-28

Come and see us before buying or trading.
We can please you With a White-Rsndle.
The times., 1898-08-14

mands public confidence, there will be an
important rush of capital and popula-
tion into that territory and a valuable
addition to our maritime trade Peace
has come just at a time to give its full
effect of stimulus 10 the Autumn trade
Henceforth the war viii be a thing of the
past; the present will be occupied with
what promises to prove the most remark
able period of Industrial development ever
realized in our history. With the advance
in American citizenship of at least so per
cent above par, as result of our recent
great naval achievements and brilliant
victory over the Spaniards, who have
never been known TO surrender, or even
give or ask quarter, to any country be-
fore. it is not surprising that the people
of this country are full of pride and mold
their heads in a lofty way and that fact
makes ii unnatural for a bear attitude
to be taken at the present time in Wall
Street. A bear campaign can only sue
ceed when there is good ground for
pessimistic feeling. and considering that
a cessation of hostilities has just been or
dered by the President which brings
return of peace TO the nation on our own
terms, that the crop prospects all over
the country are so brilliantly most en-
couraging, that the supply of money is
superintendent and that exports continue
on a large scale and promise TO material
ly increase after harvesting, which can
not fail TO result in fresh imports of gold
on an important scale. there is nothing
encouraging for such a position on the
market at the present time. The country
is now headed for prolonged period OF
prosperity. With such a showing as now
confronts US, no good American can fail
to be bull on the country. and that
being the case. cannot possibly but feel
reasonably justified in being a bear on
securities without beng in conflict with
his national pride and his better business
judgment
The times., 1898-08-14

post to reach first-fioor window, and,
when in a hurry, It's lump quicker TO
slide down one than down ladder
''I tell you what will shake the nerves
of a burglar as much as anything. and
p'r'aps make him drop his tools-that is,
kicking against a large sheet of cruni-
pied newspaper carefully laid in the pas
sage. / got had that way myself once.
and made such noise that immediate
ly bolted.
But IL you yerself Is frightened OF bur-
glars paying your house visit, he COLI
cluded, condentially, "the best tip i can
give you is to lay In little yelpins,
snappish dog-one that will rouse every
body directly door or window Is tried
and let him have the run of the house.
inside, every night. That's the best safe
guard there is.''
The times., 1898-08-14
STOCK MARKET STRONG.
1t Advances ON the Effective lnhu-
ences of the Week.

New York. Aug. 13-Toiay's statement
of the weekly averages published by the
associated banks was awaited with una
sual interest. as IL was expected that ~
would reflect heavy current payine-iitS
into the treasury. The decline In surplus
reserve was only s6.7sl. $50 and the banks
sstfll hold Sc. Ill $50 in excess of the laWiui
,as,,,renents. As the statement was
p,ainly compiled on basis of failing av-
erages. bank officials were disposed 10
doubt whether the actual conditions OF
the banks Is as strong as was indicated
in the statement. The loss in actual cash
was only So So. COO, but the deposit ac-
count rose s., ,70S, 600 in a week. which ac-
counts for the larger decrease in surplus
reserves. An interesting change which
appeared in the statement was the In
crease in the loan account. which amount
ed to s.. 81. 400. The chief factor in the
change in this item was The large amount
of borrowing effected this week and last
on the treasurys notices of allotments
of the 3 per cent bonds. II IL evident thdt
sDeculStiye bidders have obtained laI sc
proportion 81 the bonds issued In amounts
in excess of $500, and in their cases pay
mert will he made at once Tor the loans
when altulltu-
There is no inducement in the current
money market for successful appncants
for the bonds TO avail of the privilege OF
nay4ng for them in five installments, and
the matter will doubtless be pracucalIy
wound up as soon as the Government can
arrange to deliver the actual bond certih-
Gates.
Today's market, after a period of hesi-
tatfon at the opening of business, became
strong and advanced on the influences et-
fe,tive throughout the week. and 1t dis
played the same general characteristics
Of that period The granger shares and
the other stands particularly affected by
agricultural conditions over the leaders
of the market, but the trading in indus
trials and in other quarters was likewise
animated In the industrials division tht
features IN respect of strength Were
American Tobacco, Mailing. and United
states Rubber shares. Trading in thos'
stocks and elsewhere in the market was
plainly based on general trade, and ther'
were no particular circumstances bearing
on any Of them.
As compared with the final prices o.
last Saturday, The majority of stocks ar
higher.
The times., 1898-08-14
Costello
[)ietz, ELY s::. s'::'
POrtner,

is perfectly well acquainted with the run
of the house and the habits of the house
hold: and even then he nearly always
enters by one of the doors for which a
kSy has been procured. or the lock and
bolts of which can easily be forced.
What is the best window fastener?
Well, there amt none any good, unless
it's two wedges forced down between the
sashes, one on each side of the window.
The screw to fix the sashes. as well as
the other safe lodges. can be easily un-
done by cutting out a piece of the glass.
Now the wedges, If you 'tumbled' at once
that there were wedges. could only be
got at by cutting two holes in the glass,
and then. if properly fixed. they can't be
shifted without making more noise than
we care about doing while on business;
more especially is this tho case if a bell