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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
A Dismal Failure.

The Spartsnbusg Herald relieves its
feelings over the defeat Of Epton in the
following words /:
For several reasoos she defeat of
Comptroller Eptou is unfortunate and
very much to be regretted. We know
polhiog Of Mt. Dsrbau. He is no
doub. . very Efficient and competent
mao. But the fight made upen Epton
vas 6ght over his shoulders at the
Governor. and We do sot approve aoy
suob Indirect warfare Il is bush
stacking Mr. Ep.oD is particularly
veil qualified for this Office. He was
chosen NOS on aoy political or sen,imen-
tsl grounds. but purely because Of his
familiarity with work and fitness for
performing the duties Of the Office He
vas defeated because majority Of the
.ssislstuse desired 70 express their want
of; confidence 10 the Governor. It vas
a blow administered to the Executive,
albeit blow below the belt
Governor Elierbe has proved dismal
failure as Governor and sbere is DO need
to try sc disgui.e ebas fact Having
supported bin loyalty we stood up for
him as long IS We could. Being in-
pressed with the fairness Of the mao,
his coDscieotiousoess bis desire to serve
the whole State and not a political fac
tion, We excused bic errors uutil be
liberated red haoded murderera who
bad been coovicted 10 fair trial
This w.e ao act that struck at she root
Of sbe government Coming immediate
" on the heels Of another brutal killing
by constable. coming while the slayer
OF Turner vas yet fugitive from
justice. the pardon of Buice aud May
was little short Of criminal In the
caup.ieo Governor Ellerbs's friends
confidently asserted that be would
never set aside the verdict Of the jury
which held even State constable re-
spoosible for shooting man 10 The
back The came jury which brought
in that verdict also convicted police
man for killing mau under similar.
but more extenua.iDg circumstances.
Campbell happened to be police man
aud not State upbolder Of the great
moral monopoly and hence be languisb-
es 10 Jail while the Constables hav
Jog been reiostssed in their jobs until
ali the constables were withdrawn, are
DOW free uea. This being Governor
Eilerbe's idea of right. proved very
great disappointment TO bis fr'eods.
BE has managed to disappoins very
:,early all the friends be ever had since
he bas been Governor and while it is
uofor.unate that they should have
taken their spite on MIR. Eptoo, it ls DOT
surprising.
10 the language Of Governor EIlerSe's
personal organ tho Columbia State,
..Trpat 'ew e throw yor /"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
LANDS WANTED.

nERsONS WITH LANDS FOR SALE
are requested to put them in my hands
tor sale. am in constant receipt of 80 many
letters of enquiry about lands from Northern
and Western parties, that may be able TO
effect sales for those who will give me accu-
rat. detailed descriptions of wba, they have.
No charge viii be made unless satisfactory
sales are made. Descriptions must TIC such
as can be guaranteed snd muss give:
No of nctes, location, character OF land,
proximity to railroads, post offices, schools,
churches and to ns. kind of improvements.
Communications strictly confidential when
so desired.
State Land Agent,
Noy. 10. Columbia, s. @
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
NAYESV1LLE HAPPENINGS.
Boys Arm Broken-Dr. Barron
Goes 20 Florida.

Msyesville, jan ~ -Plnmmes Mcintosh,
the sixteen ssar old son OF Luther Mcintosh
had an arm broken yesterday while wrestling
Nth aDo,ber boy aeout bis own age.
De. G rs Barroo who has made this place
his home for two years or more has sold his
drug store and practice 10 DR.. T. u. AcCutch-
en-, Of LyocbburE, aud will &c to Florida for
the seuedt Of his health wishin few Gays
# nj n. Pearls,iDe, of Charleston, is visit
sing HI. and Ars A. A Stranss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02

Five ard ten ceot novels-oig values for
the price, the sook s:ore Of II. g. Os,eeo
q Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
so Make Home Attractive.

Four special pages in the February Ladies'
Home Jourual are devoted TO explaining the
way 10 make the home attractive Ooe treats
Of ssThe Draping and Drtssiog Of Beds,'' an-
other Of "Bnyiog a.d Arranging Bric-e-
brac. y ihifd tells "FIew to Make Attractive
Screens. aod q fourth is on s-Doiog Bam-
BOO Work al Home The illostraiioos
make the task Of followiDR ont the instrue-
lions 8 very easy ooe, so The articles are Ger
iasnly practical and useful
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02

New York, Jso. 26.-Orders have
boep received at the oavy yard to hurry
an. .ork on the cruiser Brooklyn, in
order that she usy sail Saturday. 'be
/ date usmed by the pavy board
Nieb. aud day gangs are working on
The vessel. According 10 the yard
sfF;c;sls the Brooklyn will be ready TO
rail Oh Saturday. and will be With The
saees on tho follovipg Moadsy
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
Land Surveying.

Mr.. n D NOISE, will give prompt at
tentioa to calls for surveying and plating
land Can DE found a; nis Office, mex: door
TO Office of Lee and Noise, Sumter, 8. c.
Nov i8.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
AHorse Book Free.

Webaye number Of Dr. Kendall's "Treat-
lie ON the Horse, for distributes to snbscrib.
err, as . premium 10 those who pay in ad-
svanee. The book contains much valuable
n5o:mssions iocluding descriptions OF diseases
and remedies for came. We will be glad TO
have DOR Subscribers call and get copies-free
10 al who pay mp.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
The DANGER

to which the Expectant Mother is
exposed and the lforeboding and
dread with which she looks for
ward to the hol.r of woman's
severest trial is appreciated by but
few. All effort should be made
to smooth these rugged places
in life's pathway for her, ere she
presses to her bosom her babe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
BOARDING.

HAvING TAKEN the House on Main
II Street second door south Of the Nixon
House, am prepared to accommodate few
regular boarders, and also lodging and meals
tc transient customers.
Terms reasonable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
Big Fire IN Sumter.
FIREMEN MAKE q STUB
BORN AND WINNING
FIGHT AGAINST
THE FLAMES.
lose Eshmated at Not Less Than
S22. 900.

East Wednesday night about ten min-
ntes Of nine clock large volomes OF
smoke ard flames were discovered issaing
from the rear portion OF SchwArtx Bros
store The alarm Was given at once and she
entire Department was called ont for il vas
10 be seen at glance that unless prompt
measnrea we're taken disastrous and extern
sive copfsrfafios would result. As soon as
iinee al hose could be stretched from the by
sdsanss uear she scene the fight sRainst the
flames begun and for mora thao 6ve hours Ok
siseauss Of Hster we're kept playing on the
block ssom front, aide and rear. The flames
0uickly extended into the store Of =.
McNsnns, which adioins that OF Sschwars1
Bros. and Is nnder the same root. The two
stores sere separated by 8 wooded partition
sosls and when the fre once gained head way
sin ona there was no pessibie hope OF saving
ihe other, therefore the frsmen directed their
.soste toward con6ning toe fits 70 the
Sehvart1 Block and preventing lib spread to
/ The STORES Of G F. .acFAddeD snd O'Donaeil
1. Co
{ issued from The bui,dina at every point Of
exress retarded the 6renen and prevented lof
s .. eonssde.sble ssme light 4, close quartera.
a feugoods were removed from the stores
of s3chmarsx Bros and r. G. AeAsnas and
ssred Ia damaged condition The stocks
: ID both stores were practically total loss
sfom 6sc; water and smoke, and the building
I IS e w1es:k, HE greater part OF the roof hay-
sina eaYed ia and q: great desl OF the interior
poodwosk having been duroed
T6e eoptents c,f tie Freeman Office and the
kossG. sFs NcFaddin Who occupy the up-
{ mans and frst door respectively of the adj
oiSine building wsre damaged to some ex-
sfent by smoke and water.
7he Ere vas thoroughly extiag0ished at
clock and the 6remen went home 10 ob-
Tain well earned rest, but at a clock tie
s flames broke oni again and the secord alarm
3 Rss senf ins so cal, then ont 70 renew The
6rht For two hours longer water was
pSured upon the 6re setore il was snpdeed
EEere was only one accident duffng the
S6rr. aad ,bis, foftnnasely, did not result BE-
yionsly. While several merbeys or Delgar
Rael toua6 xsre close under the wall on Re
spus5;jcan s,reet portion Of the parapef gave
sray and 8 shower Of orlcks caDe down
anon their reads Stfadnao Yeadon re-
eeiived ihe everest Injuries, bic scalp being
ssciit 81 q brick falling directly npop bis head
IN. s. Graham, and John Miller we're also
SsisehslJ injured.
The esrmafed losses aud the insorance on
building and stock are as follows:
Schuartz Bros Loss on stock about Sl3.-
900 % SIS, 600. Iufarapes with the "A @.
Pbelps Co Aeency, So, 500 s., 900 III Pals-
ii.e fnanrsnce 60. and s., 500 10 the Hart
ford viii, 4 White, & Son, s., ,oG0-S3 600
ID the Iirespool Il London & Globe. 81, 600
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
Clarencnt LOlgetNo. Ga A. I. N

rHE REGULAR MONTHLY CoMAU-
NICATION of ClAremont Lodge, No
a.. a. F. M.. will be held on Thursday
Evening, Feb 80. st y p. N. Brethren
viii. take due notice aud govern themselves
accordingly
A,test-a. C. NosEs, Sec.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-02-02
MOTHERS FRIEND

allays Nervousness, and so assists
Nature that the change goes for
ward in an easy manner, without
such violent protest in the way Of
Nausea, Headache, Etc. Gloomy
forebodings yield to cheerful and
hopeful anticipations she passes
through the ordeal quickly and
without pain-is left strong and
vigorous and enabled to joyously
perform the high and holy duties
now devolved upon her. Safety
to life of both is assured by the
use of "Mother's Friend,' and
the time of recovery shortened.
"I know one lady, the mother Of three
children, who suffered greatly in the
birth of each, who obtained bottle of
Mothers Friend Of me before her
fourth confinement, and was relieved
quickly and easily. All agree that their
LABOR was shorter and less painful" !"
JoEN g. PoLH1LL, Macon, Ga.
s1.oo PER BOTTLE at all Drug Stores,
or sent by mail on receipt Of price,
R9fES Containing invaluable information Of
49,. interest to all women, will be sent to
FfsEE any address upon application, By
raE HRapFIEIp REcuLaToHco.. ATLANTA. Ga.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-22

Mr.. Morgan replied there was no
special authority, but that he was
expressing his opinion snd such a
course would have been in keeping
with the logic of events.
Senator White asked il this treaty
were not treaty with the Pro
visional Government, and what was
to be done regarding the natives
and their rights.
Senator Morgan said he had fully
answered that question IN previous
portion OF his remarks, but be would
review the subject for the benefit OF
the California Senator. In the early
part OF the present century, he said,
Vancouver went to the islands, and
on his third trip the then King OF
the islands, native, said he would
cede them to Great Britain and ac-
knowledge the sovereignty OF Eng
land. As to the oft-repeated asser-
ton that the United States was try
ing to absorb the islands without
the wish OF the kanskas, S. nator
Morgan said that Tor the last hun
dred years the government OF the
islands and the people OF the islands
we're anxious to secure the sover-
eighty OF strong power and secure
local self-goverument.
Senator Morgan described at con-
siderable length his visit to the ISL
ands last summer aud related his
own personal observations, and in
reply to question explained why
the Portuguese could not vote. He
then turned his attention to the ka-
nakas. He said that they were a
picturesque people who would be
much better off under government
by the United States. He spoke of
the ladies going barefooted along
the streets in loose gowns, which he
called Mother Hubbards," and the
men with little clothing, aud yet
strong and manly looking fellows.
Senator White asked Mr. Morgan
why the islands we're not annexed in
1S43, aud how it was that the pro-
posal for annexation had to wait
until the islands were in the posses
sion of the land. grabbers who were
trying to further their personal for
tunes. Senator Morgan said that il
attention has been given to his re-
marks on the subject of annexation
in 1843, Senators would have under
stood what INTERVIEWED. The history
of that time was in the documentary
evidence which had been printed
and discussed often before. He be-
lieved thev should hava heen annev
ed at that time, and believed they
should be annexed now, and the
reasons which existed then for an
nexation bad multiplied hundred
times. What former authorities had
refused to do was no excuse why the
United States should refuse now, as
it was evident that annexation was
best, both for the people OF the isl
ands and for this couotry.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-22
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Big Reduction in Worsted Dress
Goods, this week at N. S. Sachs.

Big Reduction in Worsted Dress
Goods, this week at n S. Sachs.
Remnants of Worsted Dress Goods,
at just half price, this week at
Sachs.
Instructions given in singing and
voice culture by young Hawaiian.
Inquire at this office.
New Suit Club, ST. per week, just
opened at Medeiros g. Decker, No.
IL, Hotel street, join at once.
All Wool Dress Goods, double
width 30 cents yard, good quality
Flannelettes Is yards for ST., this
week at Sachs.
Worsted Dress Goods, in solid
colors, plaids and stripes, serges,
alpacas all marked way down, this
week at Sachs.
Scotland is famed for its fine
whiskeys, and the best brands of it
are obtainable at the Pacific Saloon
Ask for Andrew Ushers 0. V. g. :
"Doppelbrau," on draft is the
finest beer in town. 1t is on tap at
the Royal Saloon, aud is pronounced
very healthy and refreshing tonic
by all conoisseurs.
Charley Molteno has purchased
g. Somma's interest in the famous
European haircutting establishment
on Merchant street, where he will
be glad to meet his friends.
The favorite beverage OF the no.
bility is Andrew Usher's whisky and
Schweppe's famous soda. The Royal
Annex, always up to date, is now
responding to the frequent calls for
"U. g. S"
Paddy RYAN is now assisted by
popular William Carlisle at the An
Choir Saloon, where Seattle Beer is
always on draught aud other stimu-
lants furnished. Pointers on all
sporting events can be had, free of
charge from the athletic manager of
the Anchor.
The Favorite has become the
favorite resort in town. w. NJ. Cum
bingham carries an excellent stock
OF liquors and beers. Attention is
called TO certain brands which will
be of special value to sportsmen
during the game season, as they
cause a steady aim and straight
shooting
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-22
Extracts from our
Recent Catalogue

Our best efforts have been ex-
pended for nearly quarter a century
in making desirable connections for
the purchase of high class foods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-22

Some one said 81 never come into
your store without feeling that
l would like to buy it out"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-22

Now is the time OF year to en-
tertain-that's when you need us.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-22

There's great responsibility selling
groceries.
Life and health depend on good
nutritious food.
That's the kind we sell.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-22

The price of thing is generally
what it is worth, competition
regulates that The higher the price,
the better the quality as rule; but
price doesn't always guarantee
quality, the reputation OF the seller
counts.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-01-22

Refined folks use refined foods;
that's the kind we sell.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-23
GOLD STRIKE IN ONTARIO.
wheeling Young Men Say Their Mine
Pays A2O, 900 a Ton.

wheeling Young Men Say Their Mine
Pays 100000 Ton.
Wheeling, Nov. 2s.--Two Wheeling
young men, Samuel Hugh Brockunler
mining engineer. being one of them
have discovered in the Lake of the
Woods region, Canada, what they soy
Is the richest gold mine in the entire
Dominion. The strike was made last
May in entirely new territory. The two
men are working the mine under a
charter obtained In Canada under the
corporate name OF the Virginia Mining
Company of Ontario.
The mine is situated in the province
Of Ontario, 10 miles from Rat Portage,
a small town about so miles east of
Winnipeg. The men say that quartz
has been taken from 1t averaging $40, 900
a ton. Ten dollars ton makes M ming
profitable. The mine has been paying
from the start, and the Rat Portage
Miner, the authority Of that region
says, 1T is evident that the mine will
pay from the grass roots" The same
publication then goes on to describe the
ore, which contains silver enough. 1t Is
sald to pay for the plant, leaving the
gold clear surplus.
The location of the new mine is In
virgin territory. The men bought four
acres of land on a small body OF water
they named Lake Elizabeth. TIL" lake
Is reached after a long journey by
steam, canoe and overland The Wheel
ing men will return to their mine a 'tnr
a few days visit with friends. They
made the first announcement, Of their
strike Monday and say that there viii
certainly be rush next spring to the
district that will almost equal that to
the Klondike region. '-@
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-23
THE DREYFUS REVISION.
Colonel PieHuart's Trial to De In
Connection With 1t.

Colonel Pie1uart's Trial to be In
Connection With 1t.
Paris, Nov. 23.-The Figaro says that
the court Of cessation has manifested a
desire TO Join the petit bleu dossier with
that Of the revision proceedings. Gen
eral Zurlinden has consequently decided
to order the postponement of the court
martial of Colonel Picquart who will
likely be transferred to the custody Of
the civil judicial authorities and may
claim provisional release.
Lieutenant Colonel Plcquart, who has
been confined in the Cherche- Midi mill
tary prison for some time past, was TAX
en- from the prison by side door and
was driven to the court Of cessation.
The court however was fully occupied
with the examination Of Generals Bots-
deffre and Gonse and was unable to
hear him. Therefore Picquart was TAX
en- back to the Cherche Midi prison
without testifying In the Dreyfus case
The Matin claims to know that the
court of cessation regards the alleged
confession of Dreyfus to Captain Lee
brun- Renault as a secondary question.
which does not necessate a special In
uuiry, and 1t is possible that Lebrun-
Renault will not be called as witness.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-23
LOOTING OF THE TERESA.
"DETAILS of the Work of the Wreckcr'
Mt Cat Island.

New York, Nov. 23.-Mail advices from
Nassau N. F., under date of NOV. TO-
give the following details regarding 'Ae
footing Of the Maria Teresa:
The cable dispatches sent up 10 ua.e
have given an outline Of the conuition
of the cruiser Infanta Maria teresa,
which went ashore in a gale at niiu
Point. Cat island, on the afternoon OIL
Nov 4 A very heavy surf is pouring
IN IN the reefs, rendering 1T diff1cuit 10
hoard her. The ships flag, when was
exirg when she stranded, well worn
american ensign, has been brougnt "
Nassau. and Consul McLain Keeps IL a.
10 .onsulate as a souvenir OF TIC
snanish warshp, which has 1ouhu
e.,i ,eatinx Mace on the very SHORES
,,,h.re Columbus Is said to nave HiS'
landed. .u;o ro+urned
~. wreck on Sunday and reporter
that II was impossible for her 10 aeco.n
,Iish ANYTHING. The surf was ~ heasy
that she could not get within quai.el
~ a mile of the Teresa, though uia"le
hut nine feet. Two men on poalu me-" a..
w. 49, "a roach the Teresa in poat' out
..s s,,rf was so strong that they cou,o
~. o+,,rn 70 the Antilia and many
Nv ,had the shore, where they were iei'
.o return to Nassau by schooner,
~ rhe ship has been badly looted py Inc
~ a+,yes of the vicinity Every
.Iinc movable has been taken ava.
.nJ even the temporary pine oeck ~
anu NJ Guantanamo for the PASSAGE
W has been cut to pieces ana ca
~ Nv, - Ia be utilized in building anu re-
IT. cabins. Much of the nrasswoiN
PSI aanner has been hacked on anu Sc
An S.od IN the bush, to be realized upon
cre.o crew. The provisions were eagerly
nohhIed up, the natives taxing a.. SUI 10
s - rists in their quest for pluhuer'
VI caStain OF the ships stores, sucn 90
49,, bawsers ropes, tins OF h'aci.ne
n ~, oonned provisions, etc, were 'aNt ~
OIL ." local official and forwarded ~
on os by small schooners. rms on
Nas s,d al, he could to prevent the low
cia' u NV. Ala not succeed to any extent;
~" 1fu,mediately upon the arri ta,,o % nos-
..t,c,es at Nassau they were .aa .sn p,ce
ar ..,on Of by the marshal OF .he VIZ no
ess s,iro,tv court, on the grouna INA, 10.
ADM "a contents were derelict anu M Ne
snip - the colonial authorizes. n
lonseu co-rul, Mr.. Nolan not'le"
America a.haI TINT he considered the ar
the ma az nroperty of the United ota,es
ticles tne and that he should AT the
nrouer time, redues. ia ~ him.
leased and handed over "
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-11-23
FAVOR ANNEXATION,
TWO wealthy Men From MnniIn tn
Visit President McKiuIex

TWO wealthy Men From Manila to
visit President Mckinley,
San Francisco. Nov. 23.-Don Maxine
Cortez and his brother, Don Angel Cor-
tez, representing one of the wealthiest
ana most distinguished families in Ma
MIA nave arrived here. They are on
tne,r way to Washington to see Presi-
oent mckinley for two purposes-one
IN the interest Of annexation and anoth-
er 10 recover if possible through the
kindly offices of the United States a
large amount of property seized some
months ago by the Spaniards.
may say to you" said Don Maxi
mo- that neither l nor the leading peo-
pie IN the Philippines think much of
Asulnaldo In the course he has taken
recently, nor DO we think much of Agon-
CLIO. MS representative, who passed
through here on his way to WASHINGTON
some time ago.
we do not want independence but
annexation. 1t is for that, as the repre-
sentative OF the wealthy and educated
classes, that am going to see Presi-
dent Mckinley. The real sentiment liz
In favor Of annexation. Only few DO
litical insurgents are at present talking
of independence.
Some time since the wealthy people
sent request to Consul General Wild
man asking him to come to Manila and
use his influence with Aguinado. Mr..
Wildman could not see his way to do
that. and Aguinaldo said If he was not
Interested sufficiently to see him he was
not going to commit himself.
LAS for the property loss of my fam
lily 1t amounts to about 100000. The
estate is worth about 100000. The
palaces and houses that are unoccuped
by the American troops are renting for
some $4,000 a month, and United States
Consul Williams of Manila is collecting
the rents"