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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
Habana Despondent.
The News That Comes Via
Toronto..Afairs Growing
Worse.

Toronto, Ont, June 20.-A cable
dispstch has reached here from Hab.ns,
after having been more than three
days on the way. 1t is from 9 mer.
ehsot. and deals with private affairs,
but has three ouinious words. "afairs
growing worse" referring to the con-
dition of the city.
Sons letters from Habsna have also
arrived. They we're three weeks on the
way They state that the outlook is
deperate. and tha. there is no posi-
bility of keeping the insurgents ont OF
the best part of the province. They
constantly harass the city. cat of the
supplies sad destroy the roads.
Geo. Blanco sent out force to dis
lodge the insurgents. but the train vas
derailed and the soldiers had to re-
treat, aud came back, leaving many
dead.
The hlockade is SAID to have been
run several times by small vessels, bu!
the total stores aud ammunition landed
vas of little account. The statement
is made that the city aud garrison can-
not Withstand close investment
The populace believe that Great Bri
tain and the United States have united
10 the blockade. The officers of the
n. M. S. Talbot are said to have Oh.
taiued valuable Information 90 the con.
di,ion Of the garrison, aad reported il
to the Uoited States admiral They
believe Admiral Cervera's feet has
been suok. aod that Santiago is al
SIMPSONS mercy.
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Murderer jailed.

coroOer Noses went to Wedge6eld late yes
serday aftercoon to hold an inquest over the
dead body of Peter Colclough, who was
s,sbbed to death by james Taylor. The
ipo 7es; was not concluded uutil late hour
last night. aud the Corooer and bis deputy
With Taylor in custody did DOT return to this
CITY until O'Clock IN The verdic, of the
Jury OF inqu.s, 6xes the crime on Tay lor. and
goes even further than customary to state
that Taylor was criuinally guilty. Taylor
was committed to Jail last aight.
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Killed by Lightning.

Last Wednesday afternoon colored man,
John jenkins. was killed by lightning about
4 clock 90 Mr.. W. B. Colclough's place,
near Bradford's Springs Mr. Colconoh and
Eve other OF bis bands besides John jenkins
we're thrown down by the shock and for q
while one or two of them appeared 10 be
dead, but all recovered except Jsnkins. All
hands were working at brick mill At the
time of the stroke. and a mule which was
being used al the mill was go badly hurt II
will die. Ap Inquest was held By Magistrate
Jennings and verdict was rendered in ac.
cordauce With the above fact0.
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At the request of many friends, / hereby
announce myself candidate for the Office Of
County Supervisor If elected promise the
people of Sumter County to do my duty as
zee it without fear or favor.
Very respectfully,
W. q. SEAL.
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Plsgah Dots.

The weather goes from one extreme to an.
ether. Since Eednesday last, it has been
from three, to two heavy rains per day
SO ne are literally soaked. Lands have been
washed terribly, and crops Injured from the
excessive rainfall. Iii critical stage with
the corn at present, which is 90 easily in.
sjured, BY the dry or wet weather, or inju-
dieious work. lat this particular 'stage. I,
goes without saying, that the land is cover
ed with 5oane grass thicker thsn chair on
dog as back. - Rev T. ". Seruges says:ls
does not come from grass seed. Old folks
say it does So who is right. [Oid folks,
of coprss
An old mao says be has never been able to
find OUT, how salt water being drawn in the
skies comes down fresh water. he says be
would like to know where goes the salt7
fHow does he know that it eomes down
fresh
War news Is getting 60 be rather dull,
Spain gets money from some source, to 60
on. Two years ago the papers ssid she wfs
bankrupt, aud could not 6ght. Still sHe
goes on, and will 60 on, for the old lady has
got more than we think she has.
Children's day was.obseryed at New Hope
Baptis, Church on Sunday last. The follow
ing vas the order:
Address, J. e. DaPre. Subject, Know.
iedRe-its power.
Hymn,
address. R s. Hatfield Subject, saoday
School Work
Hymn.
Remarks BY Rev. J J Ayers, endorsing
what had been said.
Hyma.
Address, D.J Hatfield, Subject, The great
importance of engaging 10 christian work.
The speaker took wide range, and showed
that be felt all be wisbed to impress on his
hearers.
Sermon by the pastor, Rev. ]. ]. Myers.
Text, Acts. lst chap 9th verse. The rain
Einterfered with the services To- some extent.
The ladies' brought out lunch, (which was
heartily enjoyed By all present. Preaching
again ct 80 p. N. by the pastor Text.
John 18th chap 23rd verse These we're 6ue
diseourses. Ar. Myers is doiog good work
st this church, and bis congregation enjoy
his 6ne sermons. s.Onvsrd." is his motto
in the great work Of christianity. The day
was an enjoyable one to all.
The health of our community is very good
Blsckberries are 10 abudance IN the Low
places, but apples are none.
Qaite heavy raio storm occurred in ,h'
Hagood section, Sunday 18th inst. am in
formed that Mr.. T. o. Sanders, Sr. Was on
in 1t, and bis buggy cushion was flown 81
yards, his pmbrells 100 yards and his ha
800 Jarde. No doubt NJ. Sanders felt b
might be blown away too Several sm.l
tenant houses on his place we're blown down
No other damage is reported.
Pisgah, Jene 20.
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Meteorological Record.

The following is report of observations
of the weather taken at atS0urg, by DR.. W.
". Anderson, for the pastIls days, eoding
Juoe 10, 1898:
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Public Deceived.
HINT OF GREAT SUR
PRISE IN WAR LIKELY
TO DEVELOP SOON.

~ ~ NSooosScS "NO ~ ~saeSs~se
Cuban and 10 With the Cuban corps of
tie army st Tampa. Fla writes thus
to the Columbia State:
There seems TO be in process of de-
velopment systematic scheme to de-
prostate and to misrepresent the Cubans
10 arms with view to the preparation
Of public sentiment for an evaaioo OF
the terms Of the congressional resolution
recognizing the independence Of Cuba
Il locke tc me as if the foundations
we're being l.id-iu lies-for the indef-
iuise control Of the island BY the Uoited
States. on the ground shat the Cubans
fsvoriog independence are in small
and weak minority aud have failed to
contribute to the redemption Of the
island, There may be big money for
the trusts aud syndicsses in govern
ment Of the island BY the republicsn
party until 1901, aud some vesy fat
jobs for republicas politicians, but the
way the Associated Press 10 it's ''in-
spired" Washington dispatches works
10 gratuisous and really unjust sueers
at the Cuban revolutionists on every
possible occasion is exceedingly sug
gestive of 40 underlying motive.
In this connection I may say that in
the course Of q week or ten Days the
readers of The State will have the M
pleasant conviction forced upon them
that they have been deliberately de.
ceived by that great ne~s agepcy in 8
matter Of profound public interest
which refrain just now from partic-
ulsriziog l recognize the advisabilisy
of exercising great diacretion in the
announcement Of military and naval
movements, but | must ,xpress ny re-
pugnsnce at the lapse 30 great an,
agency as the Assooiatesa Press, which
the papers pay for news aud to which
the people look for facts. into an
agency of mere deception. If it be
necessary, 10 the fear Of Admirsl Cam
ers's phantom feet, to fool the Span
i.rds as to the dispatch Of forces to
Cuba. there oueht surely to be some
way of doing it without having lies
broadcssted 20 the people Of the United
States through the unconscious agency
Of newspapers which they trust. 1t
suggests, besides. unpleasant thoughts
ss TO what may be done'in. a political
campaign when the honor of the nation
is at stake. Better no news than false
news
Speaking of fakes, Charles Hands,
the war correspondent Of the London
Daily Mail, accomplished neat bit Of
work on that line in bis description of
the Cubao officers and their uniforms
which the Associated Press was cou-
sidersse enough to cable from London
aud The State printed last Monday
Nothing further from the facts could
we'll be imagined I fail to recall ose
Cuban officer who answers to that de-
scription. They are the reverse of dan
di6ed, aud canvas blouses do not lend
themselves to decorative purposes or
preteo ,iousness. The vets are hale and
bluff old fellows with the air Of the
camp upon them, and the no,ices a
quiet, unaffected, we'll hammered set.
This msy be an offense to the British
war correspondents. who usually dress
iu bsgs sod have no manners to speak
Of.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
MACHINERY
FOR SALE

One 2o.Horse power stationary Eoe;re.
Two 2o-Horse po~e er Return Tubular Boil
ers.
Two Boss Presses.
One Acme Press.
Two so-saw Pratt Gins, with Feedetsa and
Condensers
One 10 saw Psat, Gin, win Feeder and
Condenser.
One iuch Sailor Eleva Jog Sy.tem.
One finch Sailor E'eva,irg System.
One s-Horse Power Atlas Engine and
Boiler.
Also shaftiog, Beltnq, Pulleys. &c.
All the above 10 good working condition,
and doing good work Will be sold very
cheap for cash, or on liberal terms to ap.
proved purchaser.
Corresp pondeoce Invited, and fuller informa.
tion given if a;red.
F. E. THOMAS.
wedge6eld, 5 c.
-. co W ., & ~ m ot
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

THOMAS F. BRANrLEY, of oraneeburg
is nomiuated for Congress from the Seventh
District, subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
Spaniards Driven to The
Last Ditch.
SOLDIERS ARE STARVING
AND SPANISH POWER
CRUMBLING.

Washington. June l7.-The navy
department has received the following
from Admiral Dewey:
Cavite. June ~. via Hong Kong
June 17.-There is little change in the
situation since my telegram of June q.
Insurgents continue hostiiities and have
practically surrounded Manila. They
have taken $500 Spanish prison.
ers whom they treat most humanely.
They do not intend to take the city at
the present time.
Twelve merchant vessels are anchored
in the bay With refugees on board under
gnard of neutral men -of-wsr this with
my permission.
The health of the squadron coDtio-
ues excellent. The German commsn-
der.in. chief arrived to-day. Three
Gernaan, two British. one Freach and
one japanese men of war now in port.
Another Germsn man-of-war is expect.
ed The following is correct list Of
Spanish vessels captured and destroyed:
Destroyed-T~o protected oruisers.
five unprotected cruisers. one transport
and one serving vessel, both armed.
TIE following were cap.ured-The
transport Manila and the gunboat CAL
lao.
AGUINALDO'S PROCLAMATION.
Manila. juno l3, vie Hong Kong.
June 17.-Auglnaldo, the insurgeot
leader, has issued proclamation call.
ing upon the natives to assemble at
the ceremony of declaration of inde.
peodence. Iocessant skirmishiug goes
on in the vicinity Of Malabar. Santa
Mesa and Malate. The Spauiards are
naking desperate attempts 70 regain
their lost positions. Under American
orders, the insurgents are holding back
and playing elusive tactics that are
cruelty exhausting to the Spaniards.
To-day 300 native Carbioerog desert
ed to the insurgents. They were orig
inally disarmed by the captain general,
but recently were given their arms
again.
AUGUST NOT AFRAID TO TELL
THE TRUTH.
Madrid, June II. 8 pm The fol-
lowing dispatch from Manila, signed b
Captain General August aud dated
June 13. is published oficially:
.'The grave situation set forth 10 my
dispatch of June 8 continues The
troop. sre fighting on the line Of block
houses which stops the enemy's advance.
1.-The enemy has been strengthened
By desertions of the native troops,
which diminish our means OF re
sisssnce, and may compel me to take
refuge within the walled city.
Communication with the proviHccs ia
still cut and l do not know whether
the detachments there will be able to
hold out against lack of resources.
II hope to receive assistance from
the peninsular before our means OF
defense are exhausted"
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FOR TREASURER.

a. L. SCARBOROUGH again asks elec-
tion to the Office of County Treasurer in the
approaching primsry-promisioR, whether
elected or defeated, ever to put forth his best
efforts for the advancement of the Coanty's
interests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
FOR AUDITOR

Ar. Editor: Please announce the under
signed as candidate for reelection to the
Office Of County Auditor, subjec, % the acc
ton Ct the Democratic Primary and obliee
J. Dress WILDER
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
CANDIDATES. CARDS.
FOR CONGRESS.

Cougressman wN. STOKES is hereby
annouBced as candidate for reelection from
this, the Seventh District, subject 10 the
Democratic primary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
FOR SUPERVISOR.

Mr.. Editor; You will pleGee announce W.
S. DINKlNS as 3 candidate for County Su-
pervisor at the coming election, and oblige
his FRIENDS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

M. John Bevios, editor of the Press, An
tbon, Iowa, Gays: II have used Chamberlsin's g
Collie, Cholera and Diarrboes Remedy in my
family for fifteen years, have recommended 1t
TO hundreds of others, and have neyer known
II 10 fail in single instance. For sale by A.
=. China.
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JUDGE OF PRoBATE.

Thankful to the Democratic Party and
friends of Sumter County for their kind sup
port in the past, l most respectfully an
Dounce myself as candidate for re election
as Judge OF Propate at approaching primary
election &c
THOs. v. WALSH.
Judge of Probate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22
WAR! WAR! war!

But the white" is vitcori-
Gus. We are now selling sew
ing machines from ten dollars:
up. We have few machines
that are slightly used that we
will sell cheap. We also have.
a nice line oee Organs that we
will sell on easy terms. We
are head quarters for Sewing
Machines and supplies. Old
machines taken in exchange
for new ones.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCA-
TION.
The friends of J. EDWIN REMBERT an
nounce him ae candidate for tie Office of
County Superintendent Of Education, sub
ject to action. of the democratic primary. :
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

Tn. "wbits" runs light. The "white'
sews sight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

Ar.P Ke,cbam of Pike City, CAL, says !:
.sDuriug my brotber's late sickness from sci-
a,ic rheumatism, Chamseriain's Pain Balm
vas sbe only remedy that gave bin any re-
lief" Many others have testified 10 the
prompt relief from pain which this Iiniwent
sfords. For sale by A.. J. Cbina.
If you want coed. boDsst eesine machine
trade, see Raadie.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

Partly cloudy
Heavier rains have fallen in many places
10 the vicinity during the week than have
occu RED Immediately arouoo here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-22

the most deadly aBd destructive bom-
bardment of the war thus far.
Scarcely shot IRON the big guns of
the squadron went astray. The aim
of our gnnners was superb and not
only were the coast forts annihifated,
but the batteries on Cayo Smith, up
the harbor. were destroyed
Had all the ships used smokelese
powder. as did the New Orleans,
there would remain 90 signs of guns
or Notifications 70 Indicate that there
had ever been any defenses there
There were no casualties in the
feet, although the ships held a fixed
position as if inviting the Spaniards
to fire upon them The half stripped
ships gunners never worked with
more enthusiasm. The words of
Rear Admiral Sampson we're: First
silence the batteries on the shore
and then continue firing until the for
tifcations are reduced "
The order was strictly obeyed 1t
was the first time that such instruc-
tions had been given and the men
responded with will.
In 38 minutes the order was given
to cease firing and the message went
to each ship from the Admiral,
"Well DONE" and the officers and
men turned in for breakfast Every
detail of the engagement had been
executed to the letter. from the open
ing of the fire by the New York to
the last shot from the Iowa The
Spanlards were evidently surprised
while strengthening their fortiica
tions
The first ahot of the New York
landed full and fair on the top of the
hills to the east where the gunners
were already at work erecting new
pieces. The earth seemed to rise in
| cloud and wDen the 12.inch shells
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-07
DO THE TAXPAYERS LIKE ITr

The figures which are coming in as 10 the
running of trolley-cars over the Brooklyn Bridge
are exceedingly significant in the evidence
which they present of the spendthrift gener-
oslty Of the ofice-hoders of New-York and
Brooklyn Many millions of dollars were OK
pended upon the Bridge. 1t was put together
with lavish prodigaty. Public funds wer.
squandered upon 1t with the same reckless ex-
ravagance which was conspicuous in the County
Court House in our City Hall Park and in the
State Capitol at Albany. When the Bridge was
finished there was huge total In bonds TO pay
interest on, a special police force to keep up
and n big troop of officials and employees 10
sustain. For years after the Bridge was opened
price was exacted for the use of the walk
and no one was allowed to pass over the struct-
IRE even on foot without buying ticket
Years elapsed before 1t was permitted to cross
TO and from Brooklyn without putting ones
hand in ones pocket, and for a long time the
charge on the Bridge cars was unreasonable
high. Careful observers of the finances OF the
Bridge saw with interest and amusement that
no matter what the receipts were from pedes-
TRANS and passengers the management OF the
colossal span took pains 10 keep the outlay
equal to the income. II was highly divertlng 10
rolled by nil the money which was taken in
was applied In such ways that the treasures Of
New-York and Brooklyn We're no richer. no
matter how extensively the Bridge takinrs
might he swollen by the rising tide Of travel
The Bridge was like the State CAPITOL II
never gave up dollar. 1t was n mill which
ensulfed everything which was cast into IFS
hoppers, but took care 10 grind no grlst FOR
the taxpayers. If an investigating comm,trae
which could not be bought or browbea,en mr.
ca)oled had probed to the bottom the financial
management of the Brooklyn Bridge for GOV.
erai years of It's early history Some comedy
regulations might possibly have been touched
with lumber.
Yet Tor many summer and many a winter
the pennies Of the public were enough TO meet
the salaries OF the policemen and to cover the
Bridge outlay. II should always be borne IN
mind that the taxpayers Of Brooklyn and New.
York paid for this Bridge. No trolley lines. no
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-07

INPRACTICABLE AND INEIPERIENCED
This is what Mr. William Barnes, jr. of Al
bany, says the gentlemen are who have pre-
pared the primary bill just introduced in the
Legislature. and he warns the members thereof
against surrenderiny to their demands. Mr.
Barnes admits that at may be necessary to
'concede something to the impractcable, mex
'perienced men," but he reminds the legislators
thar politics is game of fnesse, skill and
energy. and cannot be controlled by fancful
"theoriZcrs'
That ought to settle IT, Few men are better
judges Of what Is impracticabe and inexperi-
enced than Mr. William Barnes, jr. and there
is nothing politicians have such contempt for as
lmpracticability and inexperlence. Mr.. Barnes
is both practicable and experienced. His eX-
perience is Inherited, and his practicabilty has
been learned in electng Democratic Mayors Of
Albany. He Is not as old as Methuseah. nor
as wise as Solomon, but he can get political
jobs for ward heelcrs, while nearly all of the
reformers would have as much difficulty in
getting a scrub-woman a place at the Capitol
as Leutenant-Governor Woodruff had in ap-
pointing DoOtblack in the Brooklyn Pos1ofiice
Among these inexperienced and fancifu theo
rizers is Seth Low, who has been long in public
life. and was for four years Mayor Of the sec
Ond city of the State. Elihu Root has been for
twenty-five years in politics, and helped make
our Constitution. William Brookfeli has been
the executive head Of the Republican party in
the State. General Wager Swayne was fighting
for his country almost before Mr.. Barnes had
inherited either experience or being. 1t Is Won
derful how reform idea robs seasoned veterans
of experience and makes them impracticabe. 1t
makes no difference how young how ignorant.
how much n failure in private affairs a man
may be, II he is not touched with a desire for
reform. Mr.. Barnes Mr.. Quigg and Mr.. Gruber
are all eminent among politicians for their
Tractlcability and experience. But let any one
of them propose anything that savored Of max
ing politics any less what Mr. Barnes calls "a
game and he would immediately become i'm
practicable and inexperienced. even as General
Swayne
Take the Governor, for instance For almost
two years ne has been a model of practicability
and experience such reioiced the hearts OF
all true machine men like Mr.. Barnes When
he gave Office TO the Hon. Lou f. Pawn and
the Hon. Cornelius V. Collins and unstarched
the Civil Service law he was the most practi-
York But now that he has helped the fanciful
theorizers in the preparation of primary bill
he has fallen under the suspicion of the expert
enced Mr.. William Barnes. jr. and we greatly
fear Mr.. Barnes will soon be treating him as a
political baby in arms. This reform bacillus is
worse than a fever for uniting strong men
for politics and leading them to forget the
rules of the game"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-07
HOpE rOR the TELEPHONE Rr,

President Shayne OF the Merchants and Mas..
facturers' Board Of Trade has received seys-,I
letters from both Republican and Democrat,
leaders at Albany saying that II now seems prcb.
able that the Brush bill Will be- passed bs, Ira,
It will be amended In some 81 rs minor point.
One OF the prominent members Of the Fnan,,
Committee has sent word 20 " Walters and
Rupert A. Ryley that The Finance Comml,,s,
Will report the measure fay0rab.y 20 the seaa.a
The following letter has been received BY "a
vice president. j. A. Hickman from Senate,
George W. Brush
Mr.. ]. A. Hickman.
Dear sir: Yours OF March duly received TIE
hearing We had OF the bill Thursday March {
was very satisfactory indeed President Shayrs
made very forcibie address. as did 7 and Mr.
Frank Gardner of the Board % Trade and Trans.
portation. There appears 10 be more hop, ros
the session t. over than I have seen AZ any tins
since have been I'm the Legislature. My oh may
be modified somewhat. but DO not doubt TIA,
some telephone bill will pass before the end Of the
session. Very sincerely yours.
GEORGE W. BRUSH
A number Of prominent merchants and nam
facturers are going TO Albany on Thurday mex.
when probably the final hearing the neasg-s
will be had In the mean time the committee that
has in charge the organization ~ company %
rival the present monopoly. With the cOnseai =
the Democratic leaders. IS hard ~ work frs
possible 70 secure the passage OF the Brush BILL
no company will be organized