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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1898-02-23
GROCERIES-At Wholesale.

:. NO orders less than $500 will be accepted. Only
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ORDER All other groceries be ordered ali
you want: All goods neatly packed and deliv-
cred at depot and forwarded from ST. Paul.
GooDs GUARANTEED; if not satisfactory on in
spection, ship same back to and we will cheer
1uIly refund your money. No PACKAGES BRoK-
1Oo lbs. German Granulated Sugar in bag .$4.95
Is lbs Granulated Sugar, worth 81 80 $500. leo
los OhColored Japan Tea, worth $780,. LOO
los Guupowoer Japan lea, worth Sl.s0.... 100
3!bs. English Breakfast Tea, worth ST. so . 100
4lbs. Golden Rio Coffee whole or ground
worth ST. ........................ LOO
pa IDS. Broken Java, worth $1.55. .......... 100
kgal. keg Fancy Table Syrup, worth sl.s7... 1.25
SV oars good Laundry Soap, worth 81. 40 100
g los. nand picked navy Beans worth $l40. LOO
~ IDS KOlied oats, worth Sl.30 ............ 100
60 Send for our Price List, Free.
Industrial Union Supply House.
j. G. HANlEY, 401 Baltimore Block.
81. Paul. MINI.
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In writing to advertisers In thls
payer our patrons Will confer . favo.
By caying that they saw the adver.
tisement in the ReDreseRtattv~
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The Spinning House.


Merry whirring of the wheel,
Loud the DIM
Twisting, turning, speeds the reel
Maidens spin.
Though the task their patience tax
They are gay;
Lightly drawing threads of flax
All the day.
Half in shine and half in gloom,
Sit the throng;
With the murmur Of the loom
Comes song.
In a mist Of smiles and tears,
Hark! l VOW
1t still echoes through the years,
Hear it now!
Song of old, thy sacred strain
Pray impart!
Let me hold thy sweet refrain
In my heart.
Ruth Lawrence, in"Colonial Verses
Bryan demanded direct legislation
plank in the Chicago platform. Demo
cratic party leaders rejected it, Bond
and industrial Slavery" defines this
great issue for 1900. Price rs cents.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
Fifteen Minutes Composition.

There have been 80 many interested persons
to ask the name Of the donor OF the fifteen
minutes' composition aod there have been 80
many wild guesses, that it has been conc. GUIDED
to give soo information upon which a rea-
sonable conjecture may be based. The donor
ia gentleman who weighs about 205 pounds.
measures feet inches in height, has 20
children at SCHOOL, and has recently been re-
ferred to in these columns as cone Of the most
popular commercial travellers OF the road"
good example always has its followers.
On the morning after the commencement
another gentleman made the school similar
offer upon the same conditions We are not
at liberty TO give bis PAM, but to auticlpate
inquiry, would say that this gentleman is q
6ne specimen of physical manhood and holds
forth 90 the lee shore of the capitol of q
borough, though it may have many e scar will
remain always, we trust. without d stain.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
Ionia Items

A negro by the name of Lucias Harviu
passed through here one day this week with
what is thought to be smallpox broken on,
on him. he said be run away irons Sumter.
he went to eeveral negro houses in this neigh.
borhood. 1t has created considerable excite.
ment. II might rot have been smallpox, bus
if it was be has ecat,ered it we'll over this
section.
A. L. Davis & Bros lost their saw mill, by
FIRE, ooe night last week. No one knows how
it caught 1t is supposed to have been an
accident, as they sawed the day before
A Presbyterian church is being built at
McLeod's Mill The Rev. Mr. Richards is at
the head of the movement.
The peach crop here promises to be very
6ne: apples very sorry
Field crops are looking wei, considering
the drouth. Rain 10 needed very much.
Gardens are almost burned up
Cleveland Grange held ts regular monthly
meeting 10 its hall at Rattlesnake Spring to-
day.
On last Monday Mr. San Hough aod his
brother whipped Oliver Shaw, colo,ed, with
a whip, at the poiot of pistols. Hough claims
that Shaw stood at the windows of mis- house
at night when there was 20 one at home but
Mrs Hough.
We don't see the name of a single caudi-
date 10 Sumter County. If no one applies
will the old oiit ers hold over another term
When Lee County was cut of it looks like
Lee got all the aspirsnts for Office.
J. F. N.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
The Cotton Acreage.

Latham. Alexander & Co /, 10 their
latest cotton circular, give some later
estiog 6gules as to the cotton acreage.
which show th.s the acreage 10 1898 is
%. 1856. 900. rs compared With "a. .07l.-
900 in 1897. Every state shows de-
efease, 'be per cent. 10 this State be.
ing Eve. Alabama. -four !; Arkansas.
seven (; Florida. Eve ]; Georgis. six !;
Louisiana. three; Mississippi. three /;
North Carolina. seveo /; Tennessee,
eight ; Texas. six
Some ofthe reductions ia acreage is
20 doubt due to the agitation on the
subject Last winter. bot Latham, Alex
ander & Go explain it thos:
Oor correspondents report that the
reduction 10 acreage has been brought
about by the loves. pricee Of cotton. re-
suctance Of con mission merchants TO
make ss liberal advances to the planters
as last year, 10 the fa,e of war. and the
increase ip acreage in tobacco, wheat
and CORP, on account Of the high prices
of these commodities +"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
Wedgefeld Itemo.

Our town was visited by q severe hail
storm on the night of che 2e ultimo. 1t caused
a great deal of damage in places.
The principal aud students OF the graded
school are very busy this week preparing for
the closing exercises, which will take place
Friday night
After an illness of several weeks, death
came az relief to Mrs. Anna N. Cain, at 80
o'clock, last Thursday morning, At the resi-
dence of her son-in-law, Mr.. Peter Mellett.
Mrs. Cain has been in declining health for a
long time. Der death, therefore, was not nm.
expected. The funeral services were held that
afternoon at the family burying ground, near
Mr.. ". O. Gains, Privateer. Mrs. Cain was
the widow OF the late Mej. Richard B. Cain,
of Privateer, WHOM she survived about 10
years. She h.d entered her 18th year, and
throughout her long life has been noted fer
her sweet and gentle Christian conduct,
The friends of Mr.. Eugene Aycock, who
left for California several weeks ago, are glad
to learn he 10 improving rapidly.
The farmers spent the greater saart OF last
week harvesting oats, and great WIS the har-
vest
Cotton WAS looking we'll, but siace the hail
beat some of it down the tender buds are
inviting to the dreaded lice. and 1 AN sorry
to say they are not satisfied with one meal,
but remain with us for several weexs.
Miss Mary Dell Aellett, of Samter, ia visit
relatives in town.
Uncle Sam sent an expedition to the Phil.
ippines to fnd out, If possible, if the ''dews"
were ss heavy on the islands as reported un.
der "Dewev Now be will find out with his
powerful feet under Sampson il. tie forti6ca-
tons at Santiago are as ''strong" as report
ed. REINDEER.
Wedge6eld, June I, 1898.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08

North Carolina. which furnished
more soldiers than it had voters to the
Confederacy, aod distinguished itself by
Its militsry record generally. is forging
to the front again. Two regiments Of
whites aud one of blacks, says the Viii
mineton Messenger, we're raised under
tie first call. ana the statement is Off
cislly made that sixsy-6ve white COM
panies have applied under the second
csll- making eight white regiments in
all. The total call on the state was for
less then 5000 men stop teliiag
lies on North Carolina." says the Mes
sepger. in eooclusiou, and it is time.
She has more cotton mile, more pat
riosism. and more good corr whiskey
to the square mile than any State in
the Nation. We doubt if aoy North
ern State can show as good q record of
volunteers in the current skrimmsge.-
News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
Salu,atory-Jne. S Richardson, Jr.
Glass Prophecy-Miss Theresa james.
Class Prophecy-Miss Moneta Osteen.

Salutatory-Jne. S Richardson, Jr.
Glass Prophecy-Niss Theresa james.
Glass Prophecy-Miss Moneta Osteen.
Soog Tally 10 !
Glass Prophesy-Aiss Flora Moses.
Glass Historv-Clifton Noise.
Awarding Second Honor Medal-Mayor
Wilson.
Class Criticism-Miss Ross Mood.
Swing Song.
Contest for Declaimer's Medal. Samuel B.
Mitehell-Ameriea. Oliver l.. Yates-Spar.
tacus to the Gladiators
valedictory-Aiss Dsisy Yeadon.
Awarding First Homer Medal--Commis.
siooer Gaillard.
.'Briaht Pictures on Aemory's Wall"
Presentation OF Diplomas by Superioten.
dent Edmuods to members of graduating
class as follows.
Misses Maggie Bradford, Jessie Folsom, An.
ita Harby, Theresa James, Isabelle AcLaurin,
Flora Noses, Louise Noses, Rosa Mood,
Moneta Osteen, Stella Phillips, Irna Smith.
Lizzie S,uckey, Daisy Scott, Aaude Wallace,
Daisy Yeadon, and Messrs Sam Mitchell,
John s. R,chardsou, Jr, Clifton Noise.
IN. B.-Miss Maud Jones has complet.
ed ell of the work prescribed By the school
With exception of Latin. She has been a
faithful and successful student; but owing to
the commission of Lstio. She is oot entitled to a
diploma IS. q. EDxusDs, SuPr.
Ciass Poem-&iss Anita Raroy.
Medal for Best Fifteen Minutes Compost
ton awarded to Miss Anita Hardy, delivered
by Mr.. Shepard Nash.
Awarding Declaimer's Medal to Mr.. Sam
Mitchell-Commissione NOISE
Kipling's Recessional-De Koven.
The orstioo of the evening" was made by
Superintenest s a. Edmundo when be pre-
sented the diplomas to the members OF the
graduating class. BE spoke of the faithful
work of each and every member of the class
aod assured the audience inat none of them
have been grSdoated without assurance that
they bad made the average that entitled them
10 the diplomas which they received.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
LATEST NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
Spaniards Beaten at San
tiago.

Kiogstoo. Ja., June 8.-The latest
trustworthy reports received from San
tiago state that the damage done by the
bombardnent of the American fleet
was much greater than at 6rst reported.
The old forts and the new batteries
were demolished alike and Gao nos offer
any serious resistance to the fleet. In
addition to the damage done to the
Spanish cruisers, Maria Theresa aud
Mercedes, reported yesterday, it is now
known that the cruiser Viacaya, and
the torpedo boat destroyer, Furor,
wese badly damaged by the heavy
shells from the Brooklyn's guns.
These ships are seriously, if not entire
ly disabled.
The town of Aquadores near San.
tiago was captured by the Americans
and the Spanish forces driven from
their entrenchnents. The American
forces now hold the entrenobuents at
Aqaadores and will await the landing
of another body Of troops to-day before
moving to attack the city of Santiago.
A general assault by land and Sc. will
be made this afternoon or early to-mor-
row morning.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
Lincoln School ommencement.

The commencement exercises of Lincoln
Graded School were held 10 the Opera House
last Friday ui2bt, with an audience rumber.
ing upwards of thousand present.
The exercises were excellentln all respects
and reflected credit upon Principal J. c..
Whitaker, his associates, asd the pupils of
the school. The Lincoln Graded School is
doing great work amoog the colored people
Of Sumter and the benefits that they are re-
ceiving are made manifest each year in the
improvement in the commencement exercises.
The programme was follows:
PART I.
Chorus-Once Again-School.
Prayer-Rev. N N Mouzon.
Cborus-Joyfully Sing-School.
Dialogue-True Charity-Della Dimery
and others.
Recitation-Getting Too Big to Kiss-
Florence Dicks.
Dialogue-Playing School-Iillian Spears
and others.
Song-Dou't Tell Her. ar, Sad-Mias
Julia Jayroe.
Recitation-Who Made the Speech-Helen
Owens.
Dialoeue-The Sick Doll-Mary Sanders
and D. Lewis.
Recitstion-Tbe Little Bepers-Nonis Ed
wards and others.
Soog-Sweet Bird OF Song-Miss Rosa
Harrison.
Declamation-Advice to Young Men
Moses Dennis.
Recitation-The Speckle Her-Annie
Thomas.
Recitation-School Girls Trouble-Marie
Thomas aud others.
Flag Drill.
PART II.
SalutAtory With Essay-Lessons from Life
Miss Marie Hunter.
Essay-Ae-Aiss Leila R. Moses.
Chorus-Over the Hills at Break of Day
Giebel.
Disry-The CIass-Miss N. E. Harmon.
Oration-The Man Of the Hour-W. 4.
Tarleton.
America and Cuba-Lottie Skipper and
Matte Jefferson.
Song and Cborus-There's Room for One
More Star-Miss r. g. Bostick and others.
Esssy-Nov Miss 8. Cecife Davis.
E:say-Retrospect-X N. E. Hermon.
Quartette-The Fortune Teller-Ar. B. W.
Levan and others.
Essay-Real Life-Niss Estelle Davis.
Valedictory-Aiss Mary u :: ::Kendrick.
Chorus-Blowu On Ye Winds.-White.
Address-Miss Celia A. Corbett.
Claas Song-(T (Tune, 'tScatter Sunshine y
Miss Lottie Peterson.
Awarding Prizes-Msj. n. F. Wilson.
Awarding kedal-Asj Marion Noise.
Awarding Diplomas-Sopt. 8. q. Ed.
munds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
The Alumnae Association Recep.
ton.

The reception of the Sumter Ioatitnte Alum.
nae Association was held in the Instit0te par
lors last Wednesday evening. This annual re-
ception is in the nature of reunion, and the
chiefest pleasure of the evening was nate.
rally to be found in the meeting of friends
who had not seen each other for months OF
years but an Interesting and enjoyable pro-
gramme of vocal and instrumental music and
rscitations was given and added much tothe
pleasure Of the invited guests and members
Of the association. Tie reception which waa
held between the hours Of 6 80 and II 80, vas
thoroughly enjoyed by all of the huge crowd
resent.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
JOHN r. ToLBERT GETS
THE PLUM.

Wssbiogtoo Juue 6 The President
to-day sept to the senate the following
nominations:
John R Tolbert. collector Of cue.
toms, Charleston 8 c.; Robert Smalls.
collector of customs Beaufort, S. G
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
TWENTY THOUSAND AMERl-
GEMS IN CUBA.

Tampa, June 8-Tbe last desacb-
mest OF the twenty shousasd troops
comprising the fiest army of invasion,
left early this morning for Cuba. The
troops embarked last night and the
ships sailed at daylight.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
FOR TREASURER.

H. L. SCARBOROUGH again asks cleo
ton to the Office of County Treasurer 10 the
approaching primsry-promisiuR, whether
elected or defeated, ever to put forth bis best
efforts for the advancement of the Couaty's
interests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
CANDIDATES CARDS.
FOR CONGRESS.

THOMAS F. BRANrLEY, ef or.ngeburg
is oomioated for Congress from the Seventh
District, sutjecs to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08

Washington. June 6 -spaoia prp-
opers will be sent forward tomorrow to
be exchanged for Americans osptured
at Santiago.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08

Experience Teacbee the value Of Hoods
S.rssparilla. 1t is constantly accomplishing
wonderful cures and people in all sections
take it, knowing it will do them good.
hoods Pills cure ali liver illa. Mailed for
25 cents BY G. ]. Hood l. Co Lowell, Mass.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
FOR SUPERVISOR.

Mr.. Editor; You will please announce W.
S. DINKINS ss candidate for County Su-
pervisor a, the coming election, and obiise
his FRIENDS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-06-08
Clarenolt L0Qge No. Ga, A. 7. N

TINE REGULAR MONTHLY coMMu.
NICATION of Claremont Lodge, No.
A, A. F. ~. will be held on Thursday
Evening, JoOe 80, at 4 p. N. Brethren
will take due notice and govern themselves
accordingly
LIS. CARSON, w.H.
A,test-H. c. Mosrs, Sec.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-18

Mate Thomas Bran is again on trial,
but the case will hardly attract the at
tention it did when before the jury be-
fore. The settling of some disputed
points at the last trial will be easy now
that the Herbert Fuller is in port and
rumor has it that the evidence thus Of
fered will be against rather than in ia
for, of the prison. If Bran is innocent
he is certainly to be pitied, for appear
ances, as well as the testimony, are
against him.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-18

In addition to above we carry a
general line of merchandise which
we sell at reasonable prices. Being
dependent on the public for our liv-
ing we solicit cali from all who
may find It convenient to come our
way. Respects to all,
c. E. FLANDERS & co.
PosT MILLS, VT.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-18
WASHINGTON NEWS.
Tension Seems to Be Stronger
at the Capital City.

How War May BE Embellishments
of Hawaii-New Consul at Cienfuesoes'
Personal Mention.
From Our Correspondent
The tension seems to have stitfened
rather than loosened. This is propaplS
due to the general expectation that lhe
findings of the court of inquiry VIII be
made public next week. The contents
of the report is discounted IN auVanoe'
as it is believed it will be that the Maine
was blown up. OF course IL VIII NC N
teresting to note the way the court puts
it. but after all about the limit OIL the
public curiosity is reached Wheh IL 10
known that "blownup" is the Verulcl'
lot of legal verbiage, choice rhetoric
and all that sort of thing will SOUND nice
when read, and read we'll on paper out
the plain, barren suggestion that the
vessel was destroyed from the exterior
is enough for the ordinary people TO
know.
Now. boiling everything down to the
very essentials, what does that mean i!
In a nutshell, this: We shall demand
an indemnity and an apology from Spain.
Prompt payment and action in the prem
ises breed peace; refusal and delay
threaten war. If the former course IS
pursued by Spain, thus ends the Maine
incident; if the latter is chosen, then the
matter will remain unsettled until the
supremacy of the United States or Spain
is proven as a result of the clash of arms.
If Spain pays an indemnity promptly
and apologies graciously, the Maine
phase of the question disappears and the
whole problem of Cuba presents itself.
This is where the supreme point comes.
The president is bound to recognize the
independence of the island. Will Spain
take offense at such proceeding on our
part? Undoubtedly. If she does, then
war. We have a right to recognize Cuba
and Spain has right to resent it. In
other words, if Spain refuses indemnity
and apology for the Maine, then we shall
war. If we recognize Cuba, Spain will
war How is war going to be averted?
If modern craftsmanship can do it,
diplomacy deserves a crown of laurel
which will last until time shall be nc
more.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-18
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The firm of Lang and Mckay have this
day mutually Dissolved partnership. j. G..
Lang continues the business and assumes
all obligations.
-, ]. & Lang.
lslGNED'J ID. G. Mckay.
f. Topsham, VT, Feb. 26, '9S.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-18

One Minute Cough Cure, cures.
That is what IL was made for.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-18

During the last few years we have had
many creditable and unique exhibitions
at Mechanics building, but for pure
originality the Sportsmen's show now in
progress must be conceded the palm. 1t
is so novel and interesting that people
visit it once only to desire to go again.
The spectator is transferred from the
dusty city to the woods and lakes of the
painless woods as if by magic, and
game is found in such plenty that even
the old hunter is amazed. No such a
gathering together of big game was ever
known in the east before and in fact 1t
was not possible until within a few
years Every lover of the rod and gun
should take in the show and his wife will
be pleased to go along with him. 1t is
a treat never before offered to city folks
and deserves the success it is achiev-
ing.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-18

Undoubtedly the oldest piece of mail
matter that Uncle Sans postal clerks In
this city ever picked out of mail bag
arrived from the south last evening. 1t
was a large ripe cocoanut, minus husks
and STEM and was about the size and
shane of a human skull, which it resem-
bled more or less. On the smooth part
of the shell, written in ink, was the ad-
dress. 1t was a present from Colonel
Frank Stone, who is in Florida, to his
partner in Boston.
There is no more trouble experienced
at Keith's theater over the hat question,
and not more than a half dozen patrons
have to be reminded of the rule regard
ing head coverings during each week.
These are invariably strangers, who
have had no previous knowledge in the
matter
Sol Smith Russells engagement at the
fremont theater will be followed on the
2Sth inst. by the appearance of Digby
Bell in new comedy entitled THE
Hoosier Doctor" written for him by
Augustus Thomas, the author of Ala
bama" and many other popular plays.
Manager Magee of the Grand Opera
House announces the engagement of the
eminent tragedian, Louis James, as his
attraction for the week of March 81 1t
is some years since Mr.. James has been
Been in Boston.
Milton Aborn of the Boston Lyric stock
company will next season be the leading
feature and will direct the tour of his
own organization, which is to be known
as the New England Comic Opera com
pany
Marie Celeste, who played the princi'
pal part in "One Round of Pleasure" has
been engaged by the Castle Square
opera company.
Cora Tanner will appear shortly at the
Columbia in a fine revival of the melo
drama. Alone in London"
Denman Thompson in THE Old Home
xkad" will follow I'm Gay New York
at the Boston theater.
Joseph Haworth will return to Boston
April 2S to take part in benefit perform
Rpce here.
Augustus Thomas Alabama" will b,
| played at the Castle Square the week o.
| March q.
"Frou-Frou" will be an early attrac
ton at the Bowdoin Square. NOD.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-18
Reduced Prices!
SOMETHING
FOR
NOTHING !

AS our room is limited and not wishing
to carry goods over to next season, we
make the following prices. Please note
regular price, also clearance price, which
is in some instances far below cost:
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-18

The great fund raised for the families
of the men who were killed in the Merri
mac street fire has been divided into 20
parts, and each family will receive a sum
that well invested, will keep the wolf
from the door for a long time. The
money comes from the following
sources: $500 for each family, from the
Firemen's Mutual Relief association;
$1,000 for each family from the state; $3.50
to each family for burial expenses; a
pension of $500 annually to all widows of
firemen, as long as they continue to re-
main unmarried or have a child under
the age of 16 years; $1915 for each bene-
ficiary, from the Kidder-Peabody fund;
and $3.50 for each beneficiary from the
Cadet fund. The duty of caring for
those who mourn the loss of husbands
and fathers has indeed been well per-
formed.
The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1898-03-18

How War May Be Avoided-AnneXatioh
of Hawaii-New Consul at ClehiuoSoo'
Personal Mention.