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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11
a New American Hero.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

day. 1t is Colonel Fred Funston, OF
the Kansas volunteers. lie is little,
only five feet high, Sheridan was lit
tie. So was Bonaparte. lie is red
headed, and all his life he has been
doing daring 'h;ngs. Once he made
a journey of 1900 miles down the
Yukon river in a canoe and escaped
with his life by one miracle after an
other. Miracles seem to preserve the
lives of the few men who act as if
they despised death. For nearly two
years he fought under Gomez in
Cuba. Wounded twice and crushed
by his horse. he fell into the hands of
the Spaniards, and on the outbreak
of the war between this country and
Spain was appointed colonel of the
Kansas regiment.
Three times now Colonel Funston
has swan across rivers in the Philip
pines in the face of the insurgents
fire. The third time, when he swan
the Rio Grande river. with one end
of long rope between his teeth,
holding his revolver with one hand
above the water, and swimming with
the other hand. The Filipinos OH the
opposite bluff fired at him steadily.
but missed their target. The Kan
sas soldier, with one sol,iier who had
accompanied him, then pulled raft
bearing ten soldiers across the
stream. and they in their turn pulled
other loaded fafts to the insurgent
side. Colonel Funston then led a
charge upon the insurgents flank,
and the Filipinos fed from their
stronghold, which they had believed
inaccessible, and straightway asked
for an armistice.
This daring feat of Colonel Fun
ston's has the appearance of being
the most gallant thing done since we
went to fighting. 1t recalls the dare
devil acts combined with cool ingenu-
ity OF which the civil war was so pro-
life. In its results it was more inn
portant than the act of Hobson, for
it enabled the United States troops
to cross the river and defeat the in
surgents, and it convinced the latter
that they could place no obstacle in
the progress Of the American troops
that would not speedily be overcome,
proved to them that their opposition
to American rule was useless and
convinced them of the wisdom of gu.
ing for peace.
A noteworthy fact about this deed
of daring is that it was done by a
volunteer. The plan was entirely
his, and he executed il with brilliant
success. 1t seems to be the final proof
of the unwisdom Of the attitude OF
the army authorities towards volrn-
teer officers, as manifested at the out
break of the war and mp to the pre-
sent time. In the Philippines when
a volunteer colonel has been incapa.
citated for physical reasons . regular
officer has been assigned to command
the regiment. The regular officers
have done their duties nobly and
they have stood up to be shot in 6
| business-like way; but after all the
most brilliant feat in the Philippines
or the West Indies has been gallantly
and ingeniously done by Colone
Fred Funston, the Kansas volunteer
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

I'VE are now prepared to make
:, Ae patrons of THE REPUBLICAN the
'est clubbing offer we have ever yet
aue. The Kansas City Weekly
journal one of the great Republican
''urnais of the West can be secured
appiying at this Office. For one
1o''ar paid in advance we will fur
-'en you the REPUBLICAN and Jour-
:" one whole year. If you are in
M;r sa?ars with The REPUBLICANS but
!. pay up to date and renew for one
ssr s. we will furnish you the Journal
stee for twelve months.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

For years number of the most
prominent college professors taught
that free trade was the only correct
thing, just as some of them are now
trying to teach that expansion will
ruin us. The effect of the first may
be seen in the protective tariff which
has brought us such great prosperity;
the effect of their later efforts will be
similar-our country will become
greater all the time.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

There is food for thought in the
recent statement of Bishop Turner,
of the A. NJ. E. church, that he would
prefer seeing his race again in sla-
very, since slavery afforded them
protection, than in their present con-
dition in the South. Also, in his
statement that he believes it to be the
will OF God that the negroes should
return to Africa and civilize the
savage races there.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

$1.60 will secure you The Repub-
lican and the twice-a-week St. Louis
Globe-Democrat. Subscribe now
and take advantage of this liberal
offer
If You have anything to sell, or
trade, or have lost any thing, or want
to marry, advertise in the Republican,
and your wants will be supplied at
once.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11
Notice to Taxpayers,

The collector is now sending out
.v'ice ~ to delinquent taxpayers and
an persons who owe taxes may ex-
peer TO get acquainted with deputy
.onector within few days. 1t has
.ow Deen seven months since 1898
Aes became due and Mr.. Price says
AZ .ninks he has given all the time
.h .ba. anyone can reasonably ask, aud
% ms' ne will at once proceed to seize
aau sell personal property. This is
iake and we would advise all who
LAVE not paid their taxes to do so at
sace and thereby save costs.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

AS Mr.. Cleveland has never been
on the popular side Of any great pub
lie question, although twice elected
President, we fail to see that Prince
ton University would gain any pres
tige by creating a new department of
international law and political science,
and placing him at its head. There
is already an ample supply of un-
American University professors.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11
l have been a sufferer from chroni

l have been a sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea ever since the war and have
used all kinds Of medicines for it. AT
last I found one remedy that has been
a success as a cure, and that is Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy.-P. f. Gresham, Gaars Mills.
La. For sale by B. Price, Forsyth.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

That Americans are forbearing was
shown by the escape from personal
harm of the professor in the Univer-
sity of Chicago who said of Old
Glory in the Philippines: 'There the
flag is the emblem of tyranny and
butchery."
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

DIR. CADY's CONDITION PowDER's,
are just what q horse needs when in
bad condition. Tonic: blood purifier
and vermifuge. They are not food
but medicine and the best in use TO
put horse in prime condition. Price
25 cents per package. For sale by
B. B. Price, Forsyth.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11
Subscribers and Advertisers

to the Republican will please take
notice that all outstanding subscrip-
ton and advertising accounts due
this paper are payable to me only
and settlements made with anyone
else will not be countenanced.
B. B. PRICE.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

Senator Foraker correctly sized up
the contest for the republican nomi-
nation for governor of Ohio when he
said: "When the time comes the right
man will be found. lie will be the
conventions and the party's candi-
date and all republicans will help him
win"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

The twice-a-week st. Louis Globe
Democrat and The Republican for
one year for only SLIGO cash in ad-
vauce.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

Secretary Alger was vindicated by
the war commission and the military
court of inquiry, and there is now
talk of giving him further vindication
by sending him to the Senate.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

The latest bugaboo about a Russo
English deal to shut American COM
merce ont of China is no more alarm
ing than the usual ghost story. Uncle
Sam has never failed up to this time
to protect American commerce, and
he was never SO well fixed to protect
it as he is now.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

The theorist is as far out of the
way when he tries to apply his theo-
ries to politics, national and interna-
tional, as he is when he tries them in
every day practical business. A theo-
rist is only another name for a
dreamer.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

A New York bank would like to
have Secretary Gage for its presi-
dent, but that is ne reason it will get
him. Almost any bank in the coun-
try would be glad to have such an
experienced financier for its presi-
dent
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

The democrats appear to be worry
ing more than the republicans over
the selection Of a republican Speaker
of the House.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

B. B. Price received recently q
large quantity of new drugs, patent
toilet articles and hum
dred and one other useful articles
usually kept at a first class drug
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11
rErrER. sALr-RHEun AND zczEsA.

The intense itching and smarting
incident to these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlain's
Eye and Skin Ointment Many very
bad cases have been permanently
cured by it 1t is equally efficient
for itching piles and q favorite rem
edy for sore nipples, chapped hands,
chilhlains, frost bites aud chronic
sore eyes. 25cts. per box. For sale
by-B. B. Price, Forsyth.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

John T. Dickinson, Public admins
traitor has several good Farms for
sale cheap, on easy terms. Call on
him.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

There was no discount on the ring
ing Americanism of the surrender-or-
fight message of Gen. Otis to Agui-
naido.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11
-, Dtrectory for Taney County.

.srcut Court couvenes the fourth Monday in
April and October.
conn,y Court convenes the first Monday IN
v.h-rsrv Nav. August and November.
Probate court convenes the second Moho"s III
5 rah,uary. Nav, August and November.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

The Republican and Toledo Blade
both papers for one whole year for
81 cash in advance.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1899-05-11

Republican 8 month for 25c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12
Hans Is Happy.

By sbeeminy Crickets! vas GLAD, Nees!er
Etitor, dot We don't hay to pay IS cents und
dollar und doller und a. quater for ice
cum more over agir dis summer. Alrea'y |
begins to feel me cool 10 streaks down de
back, ven diuks of dat ice for 25 und IS
sents per one hundred pound vich | puy me
Sherley Mason from At von time, 1t seems
as if 20 more could pe happy because de ice
vas to 60 up so high in &c bottle-up scheme
vich vas worked on as; but now feel myself
right agin, nDd boiler cut NIT delight,
vile shump up uad kick meself together
uit mine feet De dollar uud swapzlg plan
would not go feel verer sorry for de dne
peoples vat did not make de money; but
feel shust as happy about meself az feel sor-
ry for dem I read in de papers abont de
corner in veat upd CORP; but never reat De-
fore of ice NIT corner, und now l don't dink
it can always some more be cornered, by
cricketsl De feller vat wish to sell his ice
nit dollar und swapzig will hav to 60 down
TO Puddin Schwamp, und cell it nit a lean
on de OK De ting will not verk to Sumter,
by sheemins! Veu git me cool nit lump
of ice from Dolby -Shinriugs, l write some
more agn und tell you how nice feel nit
der sheap ice 10 der cooler. Ice vich puy
for en und swanzig ist gut fer nicht, oy
Sbeorge! BANS
Sumter, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12
THE TOBACCO WAREHOUSE
The Managers VIII Come About
June lst.

Messrs. Cook and Adams, the esses Of the
Tobacco Warehouse, write from Dauville,
Va. that they will come to Sumter on June
lst 10 have the warehouse put into condition
for the season and to make other arrange
peo,s for the opening of the warehouse.
They state tba. the outlook for high prices
for bright tobacco s unusually good on
account of The small supply on hand and the
strong demand. The Virginia and North
Carolina crop last year was very dark and
rough and the tobacco that is now being
marketed is nearly all of the darker grades
The conditions at present Indicate that the
Virginia aud North Carolina crop will be
several weeks later than usual and the acre.
age much less, owing to the difficulty expert
eoced 10 recent years in producing bright
tobacco of the better grader. The deficit in
bright tobacco must be made up from the
South Carolina tobacco section and the de-.
creased supply will tend to stiffeu prices 10
the early part of the season if not throughout
the year,
Messrs Cook + Adams are keeping them.
selves thoroughly posted concerning the
condition of the South Carolina tobacco
crop, sod at Danville are in close touch with
the largest buyers of tobacco, consequently
when they came to Sumter they will be in
possession of all the information relative to the
aeeis OF the consumers of tobacco and will
be able to look after the Interests of the
patrons of the warehouse.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12
a Jail Breaker Captured.

sherif Dukes, of Oraugeburg. who came
over on Saturday evening to identify pris-
oner captured by Constable Frank K. Vim,
returned home with his prisoner Sunday
morning Henry Green, the prisoner, escaped
from the Orangeburg Jail several weeks ago
iu company with two other negroes, all OF
whom made good their escape. Green was
awaiting trial for burglary and lefeeay snd
nas the reputation of being an all roucd bad
negro Ee came TO this city about two weeks
ago and obtained employment at the Lukecs
Lumber mill, aod it was there that be was
captured by Constable Winn When Cocsta-
BILE Wion went to the mill to make The arrest,
after having received positive information
that the man be wanted was there, be first
arrested toe wrong man by mistake, but
while biz first prisoner was explaining the
matter be notced another negro slipping
awey from the crowd in suspicious maoner.
He ordered the escaping negro to halt, bit in
stead of doing SO be Started TO run, then
Constable Vim ccn7eriog him with his
pistol, ordered him 10 stop or take the conse-
quences Creep, for it was he, hated and
was taken to Jail to await Identification by
Sheriff Dukes, of Oraogeburg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12

A -four mill, equipped with the latest i'm
proved machinery, has bsen built IN Daring
ton quite recently, erd has already proved
decided stimulus TO wheat growing 10 Oar
li1gton county Flour nils have proved
profitable investments in this State, and there
is no reason why a mil! IL Samter would
fail to prosper There is more wheat grow
ing in Sumter county al this time than ever
before, and if there was fret class mill
within easy reach snuch more wheat would
be planted next year.
"a word to the wise is sufficient aod
wcrd from the wise should be sufficient, out
you ask, who are the wise? Those who
know. The oft repeated experience of trust
worthy persons may be taken for sno"iesge.
Mr. ". n. Terry says Chamoerlain's Cough
Remedy gives better satisfaction than any
other in the market He has been ia the
drug business at Elktou, KY, for twelve
years; bas sold hundreds of bottles of this
remedy apd nearly all other cough medicines
manufactured, which shows ccpciusively that
Chamberlain s is the most satisfactory to the
people, and is the best. For sale ty DR.. A.
J. China.
1t is reported that the American Tobacco
company will build tobacco factory at
Timmonsville Immediately, and that not less
than 300 hands will be given employ ment.
The representative of the American Tobacco
company now 10 Timmonsville !s getting
prices Oh brick in so, 900 TO 500, 900 lots, and
this tends to confirm the report that The
factory 1ill be built There is no positive
information concerning the plans OF the
Americao Tobacco company, but it is to be
hoped that the report is true, for tobacco
factory would mean a great deal for our
neighboring town and the entire tobacco pro-
ducing region of South Carolina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12

Messrs. Bauer, Wiegapds and Paxtcn, the
oHicers of the Southern Starch company, LEFT
Sumter Thursday night for their homes in Chi
cago, having con pleted their tour of ioyesuga'
ton in tie south They made palnstaking
and exhaustive investigation in this city, and
they have comprehensive notes in reference
10 the water supply, character of the water,
sewerage facilities, freight rates on raw and
manufactured material, railroad :acllities. the
ability of the surrounding couutry to pro-
duce an adequate supply of sweet and Irish
potatoes, cost of labor and fuel and other
data tba: will determine the location of their
fsc,ory. They were driven over the 'owa
and suhurbs aud given every assistance in
the collection of Information by Messrs.
O'Donnell, Graham and others, aud they
carried away with them a fair knowledge
of the advantages tna, Sumter mas over
other places. They have Dot decided on
the location of the fac'ory and bad nothing
de6nite to say in reference to the selection OF
location, but they did state that this city
has all of the advantages that any other
places visited have and several advantages over
others that will be carefully considered.
They stated further that they would com-
muuicate with Messrs O'Donue!l aud Graham
within the next ten days or two weeks
aod that all matters in reference to the
location of the factory could be settled by
correspondence, should they decide to come
to Sumter. The factory will not be built, 10
any event, in time to work up this years crop.
for they have beer convinced that it would
be impossible for the farmers TO procure sufh'
cent potato seed of the sort needed to make
starch-Banama or Southern Q Qleen-1c plan
the large acreage necessary to produce pota'
toes in quantity TO supDly the factory
The factory will be located some time te's
fall in season to give the faruers notice to pro-
cure seed potatoes for the oe1t years crop
There is 40 assurance that Sumter will cap
.ure The starch factory, but this city has a:
good chance as any other place, and per
haps little better chance than any Other
place by reason of the uurivalled supply o
pare water suitable for use in the manufac
ture Of starch that can be obtained wlthou
expense.
The only other question is will the farmer'
plant potatoes in sufficient quantities TO sup
ply the factory at the rate OF one thousand Il
dve Thousand bushels per day? Will they
grow potatoes when there is sure marke
for all they can make at fifteen to twenty
cents bushel, or will they continue planting
cotton with The price fuctuatiDg between
and cents per pound
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12
ME- TOO.

Mr. Editor: Please allow ne to say that
too am hsppy at the prospect of cheap ice
for our people don't even see the opening
for "a dollar uod swsnezig" ice that Hans
seems to see. The ''Pudd,n Schwamp" peo-
p:e mostly use artesian water. 90 "de OK"
has water, perhaps, quite as delightful aud
refreshing as ice water. Those who have
not artesian water might buy little piece of
ice for Sunday, or when company comes IN,
(its their delight to have company, and they
give them tie best they have} but they can
pay for it with coru, bacon or lard that they
raise at bone. BISE DERE
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PERSON AL.

Miss Nand Walfsce has returned frou
Macop, Ga.
Misa Nay Wilson, Of Manning. is visiting
as Col. D. ]. Auld's.
Miss Taeo. Kaker, OF Florence, is visiting
MRS. T. j. Tuomey.
MA. ". Crosswe,l spent Thursday IL
O.angebprg on business.
Mr. e. A. Emerson, of the S. @. l. Ga. r.
B., was in the city Thursday.
Maj. John q Earle, of Greenville, wss 10
Use city on business last wesk.
Ar. W. ]. AeKseen, of Bishopville, was in
tue city yesterday on business.
Mrs. Geo. W. Dick and daughter Susie,
have gone Rock Hill for short visit to her
parents.
Mrs Jacoueliae Baker has returned home,
after an extended visit to relatives 10 Nash
VILE, Tenn.
Ar. Abe Ryttenberg left Thursday evening
for Plttsburg. Pa from which place ne Will
go TO Buffalo, NJ Z.
Tue friends Of Mr.. D. J. McKiever will be
pleased to learn that he is improving after
h;a recent severe Illness.
Or. a. j. McLanrin has been quite sick for
the past week or more, and we regret to learn
.ha. he is 10, impfoving.
Rev. N. W. Eimunds returned yesterday
morning from Bishopville. where be has oeen
attending Harmony Presbytery.
Dr.. s. C. Baker aud Dr.. Walter Cheyne
have returned from attendieg the State Ned
ics, ASSOCIATION at Harris Springs.
Kiss Marie Lee, who has made an extended
visit TO friends in WinnsooIo, nas resoFneu
home arcouoanied by Miss Ellison
Mr.. and Mrs. g. I. Reardon, of Sumter,
are spending few days With the family OF
Ma, J. Alexander.-Florence Times.
Dr w. R. Mcleod, of Lynchburg, and
Who recently graduated in Dentistry ct the
University of Maryland, was in the city yes
.esday.
Mrs. Never Levi, of Rniherfofdton, n. G J,
Miss Bernstein. of Washington, ana MISS
Nettie Weinberg, of Manni'g, are visiting AZ
Mrs. u. Lewis.
Rev. Y.R. CASTOR, pastor of Mt. Zion
Church. St. Charles, occupied the pulpit OF
the PRESBYTERIAN Church Sunday morning
IN the absence of Dr.. Edmaeds
Mr.. ], frank Pate, ss representative IRON
poeahontss Tribe No. Is, left for Spartanousg
Monaay to attend the Great Council OF Red
Men which convened in that place yesterday.
Messrs. a. S. Paxton and q. Weigans, Off
cer, Of the Southern Starch Company, oi
CHICAGO arrived IN the city Wednesday night
and with Mr.. P. G. Bauer, president OF the
conapanv who has been here since Monday,
snent the de7 Investigating the advantages
this city offers for the establishment OF g
starcb factory.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12

Telephone subscribers will please add th'
following names and numbers to their e1
change liets:
Brown, Ms. Manning, SO.
Citizeos' Meat Market, ll0.
China. Dr. Archie, Office, 1873.
Cash Grocery Store, 81.
Childers, Miss Annie, 142.
Grier, F. B residence, 100.
Game Cock Racket Store, 40.
Parrott, L. l residence. l22.
Phelps. v. q resdence, l29.
Skinner, Edgar, residence and shop, l4l.
Whissner, Rev. W. A , SO.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12
Death of Prof. j. P. Gibbs.

Prof j. peroueau Gibbs died at the resi-
depce of Dr.. H. T. Abbott, pear Bossards,
last Friday night about / o'clock lie was
taken ill suddenly and lived only Ing
enough for physician to reach him
Prot. Gibbs was native of Charleston,
where be has two sisters and other relatives.
He has been teacher in this comfy fer over
twenty years, and was highly esteemed by
those Who knew him. The funeral took
place at Rember,s church at II O'Clock las!
Sunday
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12
rheumatism Cured.

Nv wife bas used Chan berlain's Pain
Balm for rheumatism with great relief, and
| can recommend it as splendid lisiueo'
for rheumatism and other household csc fol
which we have found it valuable.-W. J.
Cuyler, Red Creek, N 7.
Mr. Cuyler is one of the leading merchants
of this village and one of the most prominent
meo in this vicinity W. G. Phipp:n, Ed.
tor Red Greek Herald. For sale by Dr.. A. j
Chlra.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-04-12
MARRIAGE.

Invitations have been issued by Mr aod
Mrs William J. Fshhnrna 20 the marriage of
their daughter, Mamie PRESLEY, to Rev. Thos.
Tracy Walsh, on April i9h. at Saint Judes
Church, Wal'erooro, S. G.