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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
COTTON CROP NOT
OVER NINE MILLION.
Official Estimate Places ii
Under That Figure.

Washington. Nov. 14-The statis-
,iciau of the department Of agriculture
10 a report sent to the press today. says
that the fact that the preliminary
Official estirbate of the cotton crops
several times has turned out to De ao
underestimate. aud has oeeo due lD
every instance to failure to keep pace
With the rapid expansion of the produc.
tive area. When. therefore tue very
large crop of last year made it maui
fest that the acreage had increased
beyond both official and almost all
commercial estimates, it was determin-
ed to institute special aud very
thorough investigation into the entire
crop situation this year. The produc.
ing area last year is found to have been
25, 100000 acres, and that for the
present year to be about 23.5O0, ,0oo
acres. with probability that the final
returns viii show the present acreage
to have been below rather than above
the amoans stated. The Investigation
discloses one of the SMALLEST average
yields per acre 10 many years, and> IN
estimating the total crop at maximu m
of 9,500.O0O bales. a substantial and
most ample allowance has been made
for aoy tendency to take too pessimis-
tic view of the situation. the actual
Indications at the present moment point.
iag to a crop of less than 5000. QUO
bales The report further says:
.'In bis capacity as cotton expert to
the Ucited States omnission, the
statis.lcian has had the preparation of
the United States cottoo exhibit for the
Paris exposition. aud his duties in iba:
connection have afforded MIN additional
facilities for ascertaioiog the actual
coodiiion of the crop 10 every part OF
the conp.rg. The unimpeacdaole ev''
dence that has come to him 10 thai
capacity is 10 every way confrmatory
Of the most uofavosable official re-
ports %
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
Ladysmlth Enclrc!ed.


Pretoria Thursday, Nov. 9.-The
following dispatch has been received
from the Boer camp at Elaodslaate,
under today's date:
''Ladysmitb has been completely en-
circled by the Boer forces. Our second
big gun was successfully placed in fsont
of Ladysmith. The firing of heavy
guus commenced early this morning
With 90 casulties to the burgbers up to
the present
'.Bofha has photographed from the
south Of La!ysmith that the British
batteries opened heavy fire with big
guns and couIiuuously dropped shells
ioto the works around Ladysmith. The
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
Mayor Smith Reelected.

II Charleston, Nov. Is The Demo.
cratic primary election passed off
quietly today, resul,iou in complete
victory for the regular CT administra.
tion party. Mayor Smyth and a'most
every administration alderman and
school commissioners have been elect
ed The polls did not close until !
O'Clock and the count is progressing
SO slowly that official figures cannot
be given at the time of filing of this
report. Unoficially, it is stated that
about 2,600. votes were po!led in the
mayoraiiy contest and Mayor Smyth
is reelected over Mr.. James NJ.
siegnious by about 900 majority.
The aidermanic candidates who we're
not opposed run considerably ahead
of the May crafty vote
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

London. Nov. Is 10 Russia thu
leonids display caused panic in macy
places. It was believed that the end
of tsae world had come. Churches we're
open all night long aud hundreds cf
thousands spent three nieh;s 10 the
open air. tearing earthquakes ADD a
general cataciysn. There are .umo-s
that in soue villages Russian pa'ents
murdered their children 10 .elicve 'hem
rom ap expected worse fa;e There
was rather brilliant meteoric display
between 2 and 5 o'clock Thursday
morning at Berlin.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

TIE forces iato bands OF 20 Harrass
the Americans on every occasion "
Arapeta. the rebel leader Of the
island Of Paaay. was captured at Tag
baDaD vh'Ie attempting to pass the
lines toto IioiIo
II is reported that so expedition,
evading t6e pavy. recently landed arms
aud amnunitioo 90 the Antique coast.
aud that the rebels threaten opposltioe
With an armed force Of 5000 men
These stories are got believed.
All ports of the Sulu islands outside
OF the American possessions have been
ordered closed to com merce.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
THE CONSTITUTIONS EsTI.
NATE.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 14-The Cop-
stisusior, which has all the season been
advocating higher prices for cotton
will publish tomorrow estimatious Of the
crop from prominent ren in the cotton
growing States.
Arkansas aod Alabama place the
essima,ious at 8.500,000 bales; Ten
ressee places the figure at $500 900
Mississippi at S.750.000, while Texas
aod South Caroiioa give their estima-
tiopa at 10000 each North Carolioa
and Louisiana do DOT give any figures,
bu, say the crop will be very much
reduced
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

Washington. Nov. l6.-Chief Sur
geou Woodruff, at Manila, undes date
Of Oct. l2, sesds Surgeon General
Sternberg the following: IA sharp
and quite general epidemic of..deogue
has prevailed in Luzon for some months
past. and it appears to be spreading to
the south. There have been few really
severe cases. but large number that
ioterdicted duty for some days."
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
Gallant Work Of
Tie Thlrty-T
One Officer and Six Hen Kill
cd Near San Fa ablan.

Mania, Nov IA, p m m-Ihe
Thirty third infantry. in one of the
sbarpest two bours' engagements Of
the war, with 40 equal force of in.
surgents, FIVE miles from San Fabian,
Saturday, lost one officer and six
men killed and one officer and twelve
wounded. The Americans captured
20 Filipinos and 100 rifles and found
81 insurgents dead lying, in the
trenches and rice fields Many more
Filippinos, doubtless, were killed or
wounded
Gen. Wheaton was informed that
the enemy was gathering at Jacipto
for the purpose of preventing the
Americans from controlling the road
from Dagupan north, whereby Agui
naldo might retreat. The Thirty
third, Col Howe commanding, and
detachment of the Thirteenth,
with Gatling gun, Rowland COM
mauding, were sent to disperse them
The troops encountered the worst
road ever found in the island Of
Luzon. There was a succession of
creeks whose bridges the Americans
had to stop and repair, and miry
bitches, and at certain places men
aud horses struggled waist deep in
quagmres A hundred soldiers had
20 drag the Gatling gun part of the
way, the horses being useless The
Insurgents opened the fight two miles
from San Jacinto, while the leading
American battalion was passing a
clump of houses, in the midst Of a
cocoanut grove, knee deep in mud.
The Filipino sharpshooters, hidden
in trees, houses and a small trench
across the road, held their fire until
the Americans were close to them
When they began firing other Fill
pinos opened fire from thickets right
and left, further away The iusur-
gent sharpshooters picked off the
officers first. Five of the Americans
who fell wore shoulder straps or
chevrons But the Thirty third nev-
er wavered. lis crack marksmen
Knocked the Filipinos from the trees
like squirrels. aud the Americans
rushed the trench, leaving four dead
Insurgents there The regiment then
deployed under fire, with Maj. John
a. Logap's battalion in the centre,
Maj. Cronic's on the right and Maj
Marsh's on the left The skirmish
line, which was mile long, advauc.
ed rapidly, keeping up constant
fire The FiiIpinos made an unex-
pectediy good stand. napy of them
remaining under cover until the
Americans were within 20 feet OF
them Maj Marsh danked a small
trench full of insurgents, surprising
them AID siaughtering nearly all OF
them before entering the town. The
Gatling killed FIVE Of the force hold
ing the bridge and swept the country
beyond the town, driving about $50
| Fiipinos into the hills Marsh's
battalion, entering the town first,
captured big battle flag which was
flying over convent.
The insurgents are supposed to
have retreated toward toward Dagu-
pan 1t was impossible to pursue
them, as the American troops were
exhausted and their supply of ammu-
milton was low The ontposts killed
FIVE Filipinos during the night
The body of the Filipino lieutenant
colonel commanding was found
among the killed.
TIE regiment returned to San
Fabian Sunday, it being impossible
to get supplies over the roads
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

Pretoria force vas 10 tight place,
having taken up position commanded
By toe British FIRE, wa!c5 vas SO bos
that the position became untenaDle.
TIE big gco. however, saved toe sit
uation -
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

Bay Writing Tablets, Pencils and Pape, al
O,teen's Book Store.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11
Joe Patchen Sold.

Joenstown Pa. Sept. 11.-H. Y.
Hawes of this city has sold the
famous racer, Joe Patchen. to Sen
ator Mccarthy of Goshen N. Y.
Hawes paid about $4,000 for Pat
chen few weeks ago in Cleveland
o. 1t is understood that the price
paid by Senator Nc cCarthy whose
check arrived today, was in excess
of what Hawes paid. Mr.. Hawes
says that Senator Mccarthy will
put Patchen on his stock farm
near Goshen. This may mean
Patchen's retirement from the
race track.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11

An effort is to be made by Gard
ner Mass merchants says the
Milford journal, to taboo the prec-
tice of advertising in church pro-
grams, fair bulletins, charitable
calanders and all similar schemes.
For years dealers have been at the
mercy of those useing such methods
for raising money, and the penalty
of refusing was boycott, coarsely
or broadly minated by the promot-
ers and their friends. Advertise
ments of this kind are believed to
be of no benefit, and the price paid
for them is considered as Just so
much money thrown away, so far
as value of advertising is concern
ed. There are numerous other
communities where business men
are pursued relentlessly by this
stand and deliver" system.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11
Another Competitor.

Colorado Springs, ,Sept.l1 This
month there will be third COM
petitor offering to furnish electric
power for hoisting and other min
ing purposes in the Cripple Greek
district. This will be the Fremont
Electric Light and Power COM
pany, of Cripple Creek, which
heretofore has confined itself to
electric lighting.
1t you want to borrow money on
real estate security at very low
rate of interest, see j. j. Fitzger-
rell.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11
THE CANNON LAW VOID.
Judge johnson Says II Is Class
Legislation.

Denver, Sept. ll.-In the dis
trict court of Arapahoe county
this morning, Judge johnson
handed down a decision on the
Cannon prize fight law in which
he holds the law unconstitutional.
He says it is class legislation, and
picks many flaws in the bill. The
principal point is that it provides
no penalty for an offense commit
ted against the law. which alone
would make it of no effect
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11
WILL ASK FOR PARDON.
Judges OF Court Martial viii
Petition for Pardon.

Rennes, Sept ia we'll found
ed rumor is being circulated in
this city that the judges of the
court martial will themselves sign
a petition to the president to par
don Dreyfus. If this be true, it
clearly proves that five officers of
the court convicted Dreyfus while
they were fully convinced of his
innocence.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11
CHASED BY A LION.
Governors Private Secretary In
jured by Falling Over
Precipice.

Denver, Sept. ia dispatch
was received in this city this after
noon from Steamboat Springs via.
Wolcott, stating that Hon. Thos.
Il. Tully, private secretary to Gov
ernor Thomas, while hunting big
game in Routt county, was chased
by mountain lion and fell over
precipice. He was quite badly
hurt.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11
THE BOYS ARE
HURRWNG HOME.
WIN Probably Nor Reach Here
Until Early Evening.
THE TRAINS ARE LATE.

Ogden, Sept. 1.-THE trains
bearing the Colorado volunteers
are fast approaching this city, but
will probably not arrive until the
middle of the afternoon. The
trains will be rushed on to Salt
Lake, where the troops will parade
and where a splendid banquet has
been prepared for them.
From Salt Lake the Rio Grande
Western will rush the boys on to
Grand junction. The trains are
not running on schedule time aud
Grand junction will not be reached
until some time tomorrow morn
ing. Instead of making stop
there of several hours, the railroad
company will rush the boys on to
Leadville, where they will break
fast, in order to keep up to the
Colorado schedule, which has been
announced heretofore.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11
Christianity Recognized in Japan

Paris, Sept. l0.-Japan, accord
ing 10 official advices just received
here, has accorded official recogni-
tion to Christianity which up to
this time has been ignored by the
government. There is no state
church in Japan, all reports to the
contrary Notwithstanding, but the
japanese government, recognizing
the fact that the religious bodies
to which the main bulk of the
population belongs, necessarily ex-
ercise an immense influence for
good, especially in serving as a
moral restraint, issued a decree in
1884 officially recognizing Budd-
hism-and Shintoism, imposing on
all the different sects of the two
religions the simple obligation of
electing head through which they
might be put into relations with
the civil authorities. This same
standing has been accorded to- the
Christian churches there.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11
TYPHOID FEVER SCARE.
1t Has Appeared in n. Guerin' S
Castle.

Paris, Sept. ii. lie Matin says
that typhoid fever has broken out
in the house in which M. Guerin
and his associates are hiding and
that five inmates of the place are
sick. On this account the police
are today disiufeoting the houses
in the neigh borhood.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11
d. & r. q. Excursion.


On account of Flower Day at
Colorado Springs, special train
will leave Salida on the 18th, stop
ing at Florence at 8 o'clock a. m.
Fare from Florence, round trip,
$3.50.
The d. & d. r. G excursion to
Marshall Pass advertised for the
18th has been cancelled.
Masonic meeting at Denver, Sep.
10 to "A; one and one-6fth fare
round trip on certificate plan.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11
Late D. & r. q. Excurson Rates

The Denver d Rio Grande rail
road officials believe that the peo-
pie ought to travel, and they do
travel, and that too over the popu-
lar ID. & R. G. line. The reason
for this is plain, as will be found
upon examining the following at
tractive events and rates:
Peach Day at Grand Junction
Sep. l2-15, d. d r. G.. makes
round trip rate from Florence of
500. Selling days Sept. Hip.
Stopovers allowed west of Gunni-
son in either direction. Also at
Glenwood and west thereof in
either direction. T. J. DAY.
The farewell words of country
minister as he pathetically took
leave of his congregation: Broth
ers and sisters: / came to say good
bye. / don't believe God loves this
church, because none of you ever
die. / don't think you love each
other, because never marry any
of you. l don't think you love
me because you have not paid my
salary. Your donations are moldy
fruit and wormy apples, and by
their fruits you shall know them
Brothers | am going away to a
better place. | have been called
to be chaplain of penitentiary.
Where | go you cannot now come,
but | go to prepare place for you,
and may the Lord have mercy on
your souls. Good bye."-Ex.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-09-11

The trains are now seven
hours late and may not reach
Florence until evening, Watch
The Tribune's bulletins tomor-
row.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-10
SHOT A BAD INDIAN
Desperate ARRAY On the Uintah
Reservation.
MOUNTAIN SHEEP SLAIN
MEXICAN HERDER INJURED IN
THE MELEE.
Mountain Sheep Ordered Sheepman
James Olsen From Reservation
and Attacked Him With an AK
and Was Then Shot to Death
Agent Myton Hurries Home.
(Special to The Herald. J


Nernal, Utah, Nov. "a report reached
here this morning of a serious difficulty
on the reservation between James Olsen.
foreman of j. II. Readers sheep herd. a
Mexican herder and an indian in which
the Indian was killed and the Mexican
wounded in the arm. There has been con-
siderable bad feeling among the Indians
ever since the order of Agent Myton
allowing sheep on the reservation by the
payment of a grazing fee.
Olsen and the Mexican were .camped
yesterday at an old corral GAINED by
Mountain Sheen. a Uintah Ute, VINO or
dered the removal of the herd. Olsen re-
fused to comply. The Indian seized an ak
and made desperate onslaught on the
TWO men. who beat back the infur.ated
savage with clubs until Olsen reached his
gun. On procuring the gun Olsen fired.
taking out one of the Indians eyes with Il
glanc1ng shot A second shot struck the
Ute in the breast. At this iuncture the
Indian seized the gun and. wrenehing it
from Osen's grasp fired. The shot passed
between O.sen S arm and body and struck
the Mexican in the arm, who was stand
ing behind
Olsen is now at Fort Duchesne in GUS
tody. detachment of troops has been
ordered out. Sheriff Preece j. II. Reader
and several others left this morning for
the reservation. Considerable uneasiness
is felt for the herders and serious trouble
is feared. A considerable number of sheep
are still. within the reservation lines and
the owners ares much worried over the
situation.
T. C. Mcneil came in from Meeker last
night and confirmed the report OF .arge
bands of Indians in Colorado. Mr.. Nc
Neill states that the wardens are maSsing
their forces to drive the Indians out. IL is
thought here that when the bands that
are now out learn of the killing of Noun
tain Sheep they will hasten back 10 the
scene.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-10
SHOPS ARE CLOSED DOWN.
Union Pacific Employees at Cheyenne
Determined to Stand Firm.
(Snecial tO INC Herald.


Cheyenne Wyo.. Nov. 9.-The big ma
chine and boiler shops of the Union Pa
cific were practically closed down today
and little work was done. The machinlsts
and boiIer-makers ard their helpers, num-
berinC over $50 men, did not go to work
this morning. their refusal to do so being
in accordance with their determination of
last night TO stand firm until their de-
mands for an increase of 2l2 cents per
hour has been granted.
During the day fifteen of the strikers
apnlied and were given their positions
back. The company while it has stated
positively that the request of the men FOR
an increase in wages will not be granted.
is acting fairly in the matter. and VIII
give the better class of strikers their old
positions when they apply for work.
The chiefs of the several unions involv-
cd in the strike are en- route TO Cheyenne
10 take charge of the matter. Come OF
the strikers have said that if the COM
pany did rot grant an increase: the en-
tire force of machinists and boiler-mak-
ers on the Union Pacific system will be
called OFT.
The strikers are very orderly and no
trouble has occurred and none Is feared.
AS a precautionary measure. however
the Sheriff tonight swore in forty depu-
ties. who will patrol the snop GROUNDS
TO prevent any possible trouble.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-10
ACT ON DEFENSIVE.
Free Staters' Course Unless Assisted
By the Cape Dutch.

London. Nov. "a special from
Queenstown. dated Monday, says: AR
rived here yesterday evening via De
Aar Ros1nead and Stcrmberg. Did not
see a sign of the enemy's forces. The
concentration upon our frontier at De
Aar and Queenstown had been COM
pletely- effected without interruption
The Beers have destroyed the VanGyi
bridge. seven miles south of Norval-
spont, but they have not further ad-
vanced towards Nomesberg. There is
q general belief that the Free Staters
intend to act on the defensive unless
the Cape Dutch show active sympathy
THE railway within the Free State
is completely wrecked. 1t is estimated
that it will take six months to repair
the damage already done in South Af
rica. and the army will hardly be able
to use the railway any more than in
1881"
The colonial office has received a
telegram from the governor of Natal,
giving copy of the pigeon post mes
sage received by the premier from the
commandant of volunteers. 1t is as
follows:
'.Ladysmith, Tuesday, Nov. IL sent
you Nov. 3 by native messenger a re-
port of the engagement that day. but
am not sure if it reached you, as the
messenger has not returned Major
Taunton and Sergeant Mapsone of the
Natal Carbneers were killed. Captain
Arnolt of the border mounted rifles was
wounded. Nine troopers We're wounded.
all slightly: are doing well: There has
been nothing important since. The
hospital was removed to a spot on the
railway three miles south
'All was quiet on Sunday and Mon
day. The enemy renewed the bonn
bardment today but no damage has
been done"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-11-10
AGENT MYToN ALARMED.
Fears the Murder May Cause Serious
Trouble

Indian Agent Myton, who has spent the
past week in this city, was seen last
evening regarding the murder on the
reservation, and that he is very much
concerned over it is shown by his CONVEX
sation.
.'This affair is liable to terminate in a
great deal of trouble said he. Il can
not say there will not be any more blood
saed, for this will cause intense feeling
between the herders and the Indians. We
had intended leasing the entire western
part of the reservation TO herCers tnis
winter but this will prever If. am
afraid, unless this man is convicted.
Judge Mcconnell and Assistant United
States Attorney Cherrington will accom-
pany me to White Rocks tomorrow to
prosecute the case.
Mr.. Myton went on TO say that until
now the Indians have not demonstrated
any opposition to the leasing of the lanu,
but after the occurrence of yesterday he
believes the chances for such proceed
ing are greatly impaired.
The Indians" said he would make
life burden to the herders. There are a
great many sheepmen there now. who pay
treSpass fees, and should they attempt to
hold their ground against the Indians, as
they undoubtedly would if any effort
should be made against them, the result
would be serious. indeed.
1T seems like there has been nothing
but trouble since l left he concluded.
Il was informed today. that a band of loo
Utes had gone over into Colorado and
driven the game wardens out. cannot
vouch for the accuracy OF this; in fact.
l have heard no details of the murder OF
yesterday.
United States Marshal Miller was in
formed of the killing by Captain Gilfoil.
who is in command of the post at Fort
Duchesne and who telegraphed the news
yesterday morning. complaint charg-
ing Olsen with murder was sworn. to be-
fore United States Commissioner Twomey.
and Deputy Marshal Smith left last night
to take the sheep herder into custody. He
was accompanied by Assistant District
Attorney Cherrington.
Mr. Myton. Judge Mcconnell and Attor-
ney Cherrington will have four re.ay out
fits between Price and White Rocks, and
will go through the 10 miles in one day
1t is desired to lose as little time as posi-
BILE in prosecuting Olsen, this being deem
ed expedient. to smooth the ruffied fee