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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-09
Prof. Norton Of Harvard
on he New American.

Cambridge, Mass. Oct % Prof.
Charles Eliot Norton. 10 an address
before the Graduates clab OF Harvard
college. expressed sentiments which
are likely to arouse as much discussion
among Harvard men aud others. as has
followed many Of Prof. Norton's recent
rtterances. The spesker's subject was
The New American " 10 the course
Of his remarks be reviewed the condl-
siops which made this republic in many
ways an experiment in the history OF
democsacies. Continuiog he SAID !:
Ne ooe would have thought the
American nation sodevoid Of sense as
10 go to war in The begioning Of the
net sesson 10 tropical climate and
~ithons any adequate preparations TO
car y that ar TO successful issue.
s.Tbis war was a revelation. The
old American came to an end with q
declaration OF war The new Ameri-
can three over many of the old ideals
which have been maineained By this
old America and substituted for them
sbose Of the other nations Of she world.
We must make mp our minds to the
reg copdi.ion. We are TO be a mill
sary nation.
borrower all brutal tendencies will
be encouraged by the recognition of
force ss the las: appeal BY the central
government itself. An5, too, entangle-
meD,s vish other nations must arise.
Mesawhiie We have no leaders aod
hence We End ourselves with great re-
sponsibiiisies apd DO gaidaoce for the
ignorant, uniformed, inaammable pop
ulace, and We are allowing events Co
carry ua into the most dangerous sisua
tiops The whole system Of government
was needed 60 be revised aud reor-
ganised. The pensiou list is list oi
corruption and has lowered the morals
of the recsipiesss while it has increased
the national Indebtedness.
ssTs there nosbing to be dooe !? The
situssion is to be met With courage and
determination to get the best out OF
bad case We must divorce the gev
ernmeps of these dependencies from
politics, OF else they will become dens
ofgcorrupsiou'
Prof. Norton advocated leaving the
Philippines to the care of Spain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-09

Detroit, Mich. Nov "a special
10 the Evening News from Camp
Poland, Rockville, Teuo., says: The
Sixth Virgioia, oegro regiment.
camped withio quarter OF a mile Of
the Thirty first Michigan mutipied to-
day. because white officers superseded
negro officers. who had resigned under
pressure The Thirty. FIRST was order
ed cut to que! the disturbance The
regmens started 90 he double quick for
the oegro camp, bu; was stopped BY
orders from headquarters sod sent back
to camp. The negroes are pa7leyiug
with the white officers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-09
First in Centuries.

Berlin, Nov. 2 Emperor Villa MS
acquisition of plot CT laud from the
sultan aod bis handing it to the Cath
oics is regarded as the 6ual touch IL
a long and carefully prepared scheme
to mollify the Ceutrists (the Catholic
party 10 the reicbstag) the chief fea-
ture of which scheme was the ven-
geaDce taken for the murder of the
Catholic missionaries in Chipa.
Emperor William the first
Christina to visit the tomb Of David
since the year 1887, the tomb being
one of the most eacred Mohammedan
shripes.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-09
It Will Not Work.

Itslooks now as if the Presidents
plan of buying the Philippines will
strike rock IN the United States
Senate It is, by 30 means certain
that a treaty that involves the as
sumption of Spanish debts or the
payment of indemnity to Spain will
press the Senate, az it must to be
operative.
Quite number of Senators have
agready spoken. The plan is op.
yosed by democrats aDd republicans
alike Senator Ti'lman is quoted as
Trenton,s. G Oct 81.
] am opposed to paying the sum of
money to Spain for tbe Philippines
an6 equally opposed to holding them
as conquered teraitory Blu: if we
demand their session we should not
assume any debts On that account,
and we could then sell them to help
pay the expenses of the war
B. R Tillman
This is the true democratic position.
true Americanism. The idea of buy
ing islands in the far east is anti
republican and foreign to the estab
lished policy of the government.
Senator Hale, republican Senator
from Maine, is even more emphatic
against the Presidents scheme than
the South Carolinian He says
81 would not take the Philippines.
if Spain would give US $4,000, 600
with them. The sooner we drop
them the better Eugene Hale
When the true inwardness of the
transaction is known, when it be
comes clear that large quantities of
bogus bonds alleged to have been is
sued for betterments" and included
in the Presidents offer. have been
bought by an American syndicate in
close touch with the President, it
will be found that this Philippine
deal is hot potato to be speedily
dropped,
Public opinion should stand firm
Lobbyists will be found hanging
around the capitol buying-heTe
and there Senator, but let Us hope
that the majority are still unpurchas-
able.-Spartanburg Herald.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-09
PRESS ABROAD ON
THE PHILIPPINES.
How the Demand of the Uni
ted States is Viewed.
GERMANS ARE VERY FRANK.


respondent of the Morning Post
says cit is expected that rupture
of the peace negotiations between
the United States and Spain will be
officially announced on Friday.
The feeling here is that the atti-
tude of the Spaniards is irrational
IL view if the financial proposals of
the United States and that they may
ultimately regres having failed to
agree quickly with the adversary"
The Vienna correspondent of the
Times says ''The Spanish commits
sioners cannot be surprised neither
can the Spanish government by
American decision to take the Phil
ippines. Possibly the Spanish peo-
pie were not prepared for it and the
commissioners were pretending sur
prise so that the government may be
better able to face public opinion.
Certainly everybody outside of Spain
must have understood that the archi-
pelago was lost to Spain"
The Berlin correspondent of the
Standard says ''Russia and another
power are credited with the inten-
tion of intimating TO the Washington
authorities that the annexation Of the
Philippines must be preceded by a
common agreement on future action
in certain circumstances.
The German papers express their
feelings very frankly The Ham
burgische Correspondent says +: The
United States are conducting the
peace negotiations as they conducted
the war The mask of humanity is
being gradually dropped, revealing
the broad hand of strength. When
the protocol was signed not a foot of
Philippine soil was in American
hands. President Mckinley demands
the complete surrender only because
victory 10 the forthcoming elections
depends upon it. The American de
mand, however, is less a blow to
Spain than to the European powers,
which seem desirous of selecting ma
val stations in the Philippines
'Tbe Borsen Courier admits that
the powers have no cause for inter-
fering, but urges them to watch
American expansion with jealous
eyes.
"The National Zeitung says: If
Span cannot obtain compensation
suficient to cover the Philippines and
Cuban debts, she would be better eff
without the islands. Looking at the
commercial and strategical value of
the Philippines, we would not be sur
prised at resistance on the part of
some of the powers. Moreover, it
is evident that the Inhabitants do not
calmly acquiesce in American annex
alton
"The Frankfurter Zejtuug thinks
that after the elections the American
commissioners are likely to make
some concessions, since the chief
question is rather how to conquer
the Philippines frop the inhabitants
than how to overcome Spain's resist.
ance'
"The Vienna correspondent of the
Daily Telegraph says !: The Aus
trian cabinet considers an English
protectorate of the Philippines the
only proper solution of the ques-
ton -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-09
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-09
The Voice Of Calhoun.

Wendell! Phillips had great adnira
loo for Joho G. Calhoun Outside OF
lis abolition fsna.icism, Mr.. Phillips
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-11-09

The "White" is the pride of bone,
If you want good, honest sewing machine
trade. see Randle.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

the Exposition. The Wisconsin building is one of the most com plete state buildings on the grounds. The Nebraska build ingis practically completed. The plans for the Denver or Colorado building have been accepted and the contract will be let i'll a day or two. Plans for the Georgia pine palace have been submitted It will be constructed wholly of pine donated lJy the people of Georgia. 1t ,s handsome structure The Minnesota build ing will be constructed on simi- lar lines, of unhewn Minnesota logs. The design of the architect IS most pleasing Plans for the Oregon building are now being drawn and will be submitted next week. Members of state commissions Of other states send assurances that plans for their state buildings will be fortheom- ing within q short time. It is highly probable that the states ofNew York and New Jersey will construct handsome buildings at the Trans-Mississippi Exposi- ton.
 Thirty-fve states have to date decided to participate in the Ex- position. In thirty of these com missions have been appointed, and reports from agents in the field are to the effect that at least fyemorcstates will be organized within the next ten days. The winter weather having been most favorable, construction work is far advanced and is pro gfessing in the main court, the Bluff tract and Che Midway with great rapidity. The great Gov crnment builbing, 800 feet long and pinnacle of whose dome is nearly POO feet high, is nearly done. The management finds it necessary to build several annex es to aecomodate the extraordi- nary demand for exhibit space.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

factory bearing upon settlement of the Maine case. The destrue- tion of an American warship and the slaughter of z66 American sail ors demand an atonement that shall stand for all time as establishing the American valuation of Ameri- can blood and of the honor of the American flag.
 This is the line of action that would certainly be adopted by one of the great European Powers in similar case, and there is no reason to believe that the United States Government Is less solicitous of the national dignity or of the safety in foreign waters of those who serve under its flag. The Maine "incident' swill not have been satisfactorily closed until Spain has made full reparation for the black crime of February I5 in Havana IIarbor.-Republic
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
RAILROAD BUILDING.

The war scare which Is now on is so completely absorbing the at- tention of the country that 1t is a hard matter to get attention direct ed toward the building of new rail roads. However, the citizens of Little Rock arc quietly pursuing q plan mapped outa | short time ago which promises good results in the end.
 Shoqld war be declared between the United States and Spain twill be hard matter to interest capital in new railroads. But it cannot last long and when ended there will be new impetus given to railroad building.
 While We haYe ne4er been car ried away with the War feeling. there are many worse things than war-for instance, pestilenee and famine. War is sometimesa bless ing. About the beginning of the present century Mr. Jefferson wrote ..lfthe happiness of the mass of people can be secured at  the expense of q little tempest now and then, or even of a little blood :, twill be- precious purchase. II is medicine necessary for the sound health of government. God forbid We should ever be twenty years without a war. What signi- fy few lives lost in q century or two2 The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
Ii is is natnral manure

It is its natural manure.
 IT is now q third of century since the close of the great war be- tween the states. That war wrought wonderful changes. But for it chattel slavery would doubt less be in existence today. .How soon the country recovered from the effects of that great struggle and bounded forward with new vigor and life While ehattel slavery was then abolished another kind of slagerv-industrial slavery has grown up in it's stead. When will 1t ceaSe2
 But the war with Spain will not be d civil war. Of what benefit voald it be to this country It would give renewed life to certain industries in the Eastern States would make higher prices for breadstuffs and increase tho earn ings of railroads It would bring freedom to the struggling patriots of Cuba. but would 1t help the South 1? We have nothing to sell which either the army or navy would need. So, looking at the matter from purely selfish standpoint we do not see wherein the South would be benefted-aor do we see wherein the white slaves of the country would be freed from the clutches of trusts and combinations.
 Ii is said that Mr. Jefferson af- terwards changed his views about the good effects of war. Be that as it may, in our judgment war should be avoided, if possible. However. if it must come let 1t come quickly. North, South, East and West will join hands and make an end of it as soon as possi- ble.
 In the meantime our dreams of new railroads can be suspended. The war will not be of long dura- ton and then we will march for ward with renewed energy.-Ca- zette.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
THE STATE PRIMARY
 ELECTION.

As Asthctimeisrapidly approach ing for the State Primary Elec- ton for the nomination of state officers 1t willnot be out of place. to take q survey of tie field and see what parts of the State are asking for the positions to be filled. Little Rock, the capital, is located ill about the center of the State, and drawing a line from east to west clean across the State wc have nearly an equal geographical division; and when we count the eandi- dates for State positions we find that there are nineteen of them and out of that entire number there is only one living in the di- vision south ot Little Rock, and that one for a minor State office that ofCommissioner of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture. This Is Hon. x. !. WadsWorth, of Drew county.
 Now, when We consider that the southern division is equal to the northern in wealth progress and enlightened citenship, it eer- tainlv warrants Us in assuming that the people of the State, if properly appraised of the facts, would universally decide that southern Arkansas is, to say the very least oft, entitled to this small allowance
 Southern Arkansas has d right to demand this office, as t is the only one il is asking for, and we believe that 1t will be generously accorded by the convention when it's meets in June MT WadsWorth Is the peer of any manin therace, offering for Agri- cultural Commissioner, and he has everything else in his favor
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
AGAIN-REMEMBER THE MAINE

It must not be forgotten that whatever may be the fnalsaction in the settlement of the Cuban ques- ton. that of the destruction of the Maine in Havana IIarbor still re mains open, to be disposed of sep arate and distinct from all other question.
 This necessity for a precedent making settlement of the Maine case will not be obyiated even in the event of war with Spain over the Cuban issue. It is not assun- ing too much to take 1t for grant ed that the United State will be the victor in such a war. Once whipped into seeing the error of her way, Spain should, as a conquered na- tion, be made to settle fully for the Maine infamy. This settlement should, as already contended, in- clude the payment of d large money indemnity. the punishment of the Spaniards guilty of blowing up the Maine, and the offering of an apoI- ogy 10 this country for failure to properly protect an American war ship in Spainish Harbor.
 Settlement on the same basis should follow 'pcaeeable solution of the Cuban problem, and should be insisted upon promptly when Spain shall have agreed to terminate hos tilities in Cnba and grant inde- pendenee to that island. In other words, there is no way by which our action in behalf of Cuba can possibly have any logical and satis-
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

GRANGER. TEX, Mar. 20, ,98. ED. M0NrIeELLoNIAN
 I thought as it was raining, 1 would write to the boys through your paper.
 There is nothing new in these parts. Talk of hard times has be- come so common that there Is but little said about 1t. It seems that everybody is getting along all 70. K" Everyone has hog and homi- ny. Some of the farmers have worked out their corn, Wheat and oats are very good. Quite large acreage has been sown in grain, here. This ranch has about three hundred acres =sown in wheat and oats, and about the same in corn. The bulk of the farmers have cut the cotton crop short. Fall oats are heading out. Some of my wheat is knee-high. Wheat here, on an average, makes from eighteen to twenty-five bushels per acre; corn forty-fve to sixty; cotton one third to one-half bale to the acre sometimes a bale. l think Arkan- sas can beat this country for cot ton, but we can work more acres than you, to the hand. l am working 145 acres (ineluding wheat and oats) and will have no help except my son, Leonard. Will have to hire my cotton chop ped. We begin ploughing here as soon as we get the crops gathered.
 Some of the boys said they were coming out here last winter, but did not come. Come this fall, or come in harvesting time, and see these Texas people work-that is a very busy time here.
 With best wishes for the MONTH
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

It seems q pity that at such a beautiful season so disagreeable q malady as the so-called spring fever" should untita great many people to enjoy the unaecnstomed sunshine and freshness that pre- vails. What is spring fever? It is the sluggishness and irrita bility which everyone takes spring tonic for. Bad blood" some peo. pie call it. A great Geal of "blood medicine" is sold in the spring of the year The blood, the vigor, the health must be renewed, with the trees and flowers and grass. The principal difficulty is, which of the numerous spring tonics is the best? Which will cure perma- nently and remove quickly all the disagreeable symptoms? Read what Mrs. Adlin A dams, Grafton, Ky, says of Pe-ru-na: "I was about to give up all hopes when concluded to take Pc ru-na. 1 believe it is the best medicine in the world. l can't speak to high Iy of it'.
 A book containing several hun dred letters similar to the one from which this is an extract. will be sent free to any address by the Fortuna Drug Manufacturing Company, Columbus, Ohio.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
For ASsesSor.

We are authorized to announce Mir. Chas. L. Pickens as candidate for Assessor of Drew county. subject to the action of tAe Democratic party.
 Nc are authorized tn anuoanee Mir. D NJ Green as q candidate for Assessor of Drew coun- iy s0biect to the action of the Democratic par Ey
 We are authorized to announce Nr ] E. ban iel as candidate for Assessor of Drew county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to announce Mr W E. Watts as a candidate for assessor of Drew eoun- ty: subject to the action of the Democratic par ty.
 We are authorized to aHHoWce Mir J. 4. uillmau ss a candidate for re-elceaou to the of fee of Assessor of Drew county; subject to the action of the Democratic party
 We gre authorized to announce Mir Ge rge nudsleth as a candidate for Assessor of Drew county subject to the action of the Democratic party
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

Plans forsta buildings at the ans-Mississippi Exposition are coming in rapidly The Depart ment of Publicity has just re- ceived the architects drawings of the Minnesota building, the Montana building, the Arkansas building, the Denver building, and the Missouri building The plans for the proposed Iowa building meet the hearty approy- al of the Exposition authorities
 The Illinois building is nearly completed with the exception of the additional wing made necessary for the accomo- dation of the fine art exhibit which Illinois will bring to
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
Publie.S Speaking

The candidates for the variea offices of Drew county will me. the voters of said county at ths following times and places, to-wit Piantersville, Saturday, Aprils Myhand Place, Monday April.z Selma. Tuesday, April e6.
 TilIar, Wednesday, April 27. Baxter, thursday, April 28.
 Collins, Friday, APrll e9.
 Craig School House, Saturda April 3o.
 Gotham School House, MoSd'y May ?.
 Lacy, Tuesday. May 3.
 Osment's School House, Mon day, May f.
 Green Hill, Thursday, May 5. Wilmar, Thursday night, May Monticello, Friday, May 6.
 Primary Election Saturday, NJ 7th 1893.
 The candidates hope to meet a6 the people, in order that their me- its may be known and discussed.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
For County and Probate Judge

We are authorized to announce MT Jas. r. Farley as a candidate for County and Probate Judge of Drew county subject to Che action Of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to nounee Mr l. A Bird as candidate for the office of County and Pro- bate Judge of Drew county subject ta the ae- ton of the Democratic party
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
For Prosecuting Attorney.

We are authorized to announce W. R Qnin- ney, Esq, of Bradley cosnty. as candidate for the office of Prosecuting Attorney of the 10th Judicial Circuit, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorlzed te announce N. s Amis. Esq. of fcleveland county, as a candidate far the office of Prosecuting Attorney of the foth Judicial Circuit. subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 We are authorized to aanonnee W. A Roby Esq, of Ashley county. as candidate for Pros eeuting Attorney ofthe 10th Judicial Circuit subject 10 the action of the Democratic party
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

THE State press is strongly urging thecounties to send their ablest men to the legislature If there is any reliance to be put in the writc-ups of members in the past, by the metropolitan pa pers. the ablest men have gener- ally been sent.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08
For Representative.

Ne are authorized to announce Hon, II W. wellsns a candidate for Representative of Drew county subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 Nc nre authorized to announce Br Jos. F Hughes as Il candidate for Representative of Drew county subject to the action oi the Dem ocrat'e party.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

Ar this writing (the first of the week. war has not been pro- claimed between this country and Spain; but may be before this paper reaches it's readers Spain has made proposition which will be found elsewhere, but il is only considered a time play, and our government is not disposed to place much reliance in it. Spanish war-vessels nov ing in the direction of Cuba does not look much like peace, and since the Spamards are regarded as the most treaeherous nation earth, few people consider her manifestations of peace i'll any thing like sober earnest
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

IN these troublesome times the country needs statesmen rather than politicians. Any fool can fight; but it takes a smart man to keep out of one and preserve his honor, when he has q bully or an imbecile to con- tend nNith
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

Mss Alice Mitchell who killed her friend, Miss Freddie Ward, in Memphis a few years ago, died in the Insane Asylum at Bolivar, Tenn, last week.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

WE told Jonny last week to get his gun. It now begins to look very much like Jonny would need two guns.
The Monticellonian., 1898-04-08

THE 7th day of May is looked forward to with a great deal of interest by many people in Ark ansas. That day will brighten or blight the hopes of many men.