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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
Shooting Stops
The Douthit Trial.

In dispensary circles yesterday the
pricipal actors in the recent upheaval
which has led to the shedding OF
blood at Sellers, seemed to think OF
nothing else but that unfortunate oc-
currance. and further news from the
scene of the battle was apxiously
awaited. As soon as the news of the
affair was made public it W pretty
we'll understood that the affair meant
postponment of the trial of the
Douthit case until some future date,
as only four members of the State
board could be present to hear the case
and in case of division among them
could lead only to deadlock Be
sides, Mr.. Haselden as chairman OF
the special investigating committee
was really the prosecutor, and the
case could hardly have proceeded
without him. He was shot through
the leg, and no matter how slight the
wound it was realized that it would
be impossible for him to come to
Columbia under a week at least
The board was to meet at 4 o'clock
to take up the case, but before dinner
it was known that postponement
would result. In the meantime every
one anxiously inquired for further
news from Sellers. The only infor-
nation to reach the city came in the
form of telegram from Mr. Hasel
den himself to Chairman Miles say
ing that be could not come to Colum.
bia at present and stating that he
would write the chairman last night.
When the board met at the ap.
pointed hour the situation was talked
over, and it was determined to post
pone the whole matter until Dec s.,
which will be during the neSt regu-
lar meeting Chairman Miles was
instructed to communicate with Mr..
Haselden in the meantime and ascer.
tain when be could be here If Mr..
Baselden cannot be on hand Dec 6,
then further postponement will be
had until he can be present.
The board, after taking action
looking to the immediate removal of
the Office of Constabulary Clerk
Harris to the State dispensary, ad-
journed
Public opinion as to the effect of
the blood letting at Sellers on the
dispensary situation is much divided,
though there are none who believe
that it had done the institution, its
management or the men concerned IN
it any good On all sides the affair
is much deplored. Many expressed
surprise that the shooting shoald
have taken place at Sellers and that
the participants should be who they
we're State, Nov l6.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
The B. L. G. & C. r. r. Sur
veyors in Camden.

The Chronicle Office received pleas
ant cal! 90 last Saturday from party
Of s1rveyors for the Bristol. Lenoir.
Chester and Camden Railroad. consist
ing of Chief Engineer ] W Fletcher.
W B Horne. W Med Westbrook and
Samuel Murpbey. who had just arrived
in Camdeo baviug made preliminary
survey OF the proposed route for the
pew railroad from Bristol, Tenn to
Camden, S c.
They reported that they found tie
route from Chester TO Camden CON,
paratively easy one ard that it was
expected thai work would be CON-
weuced upon it about toe 18th Of the
present mon.h.-Camden Chronicle,
Nov. Is.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
No Right to Ugliness.

The woman who is lovely in face, form and
temper will always have friends. but one who
would be attractive must keep her health. If
she is weak. sickly and all run down, she will
be nervous and irritable. If she has consripa-
ton or kinney trouble, her impure blood will
cause, pmples blotches. skin eruptions and a
wretched complexion. Electric bitters is the
best medicine in the world to regulate, stom-
ach, liver and kidneys and to purify the blood
1t gives strong nerves, bright eyes, smooth
velvety skin. rich complexion. 1t will make a
good looking, charming woman Of rundown
invalid. Only soc at J. F.. W DeLorme's Drug
Store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
This is what is said by dealer who

This is what is said by dealer who
bas had marg years ef experience q.
ooe of the greatest horse markets of
the country. Never in the history OF
horse raising was there wider differ,
euoe between plugs aud good horses.
Farmers must give as much thought to
the selection of both dam and sire as
they do to the breeding of cattle and
other live stock A coach horse that
will bring $500 is as easily raised as a
plug tba. will bring but S45. Such a
horse is useful on the farm until the
time when be is ready for the market,
and can be USED both to the piow aud
on the wagon In case &c lacks the
style or action necessary % brlog a
faucy price, be is still general pur-
pose horse aod will orlug price that
will be profitable to the raiser
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
Latham, Alexander & co. Es.
innate.

Lath !, .exander & Go issue a
new ee .nate of the cotton crop of
this season, based on $500 replies of
average date of Nov. tn from banks,
cotton commission merchants. brok-
ers, ginners, railroad men and plant
ere, covering every cotton growing
county. They show the following
results
Alabama, 29l letters make II per
cent. decrease from last seasons crop
OF 1,l59.000 bales, or a yield of
961,970 for this season.
Arkansas, 240 letters make 80 per
cent decrease from last seasons crop
of 834 600 bales, or yield Of $685.
500 for this season.
Florida, % letters make 10 per
cen, decrease from last seasons crop
of 100000 bales, or yield Of 90, 600
for this season.
Georgia, 566 letters make l9 per
cent decrease from last seasons crop
of 1886. 600 bales, or yield of
1874, 100 for this season
Louisiana, 1l6 letters make IA per
cent decrease from last years crop
of 500. 300 bales, or yield of ,507,-
400:for this season
Mississippi. 299 letters make Il
per cent decrease from last seasons
crop of 1922, 900 bales, or yield of
! l,339, $50 for this season
North Carolina, 233 letters make
% per cent decrease from last sea-
sons crop of $4,000 bales, or a
yield of 44S.910 for this season
South Carolina. 26S letters make 22
per cent decrease from last seasons
crop of 1912. 900. or yield Of 189,-
$50 for this season
Tennessee, 1875 letters make % per
cent decrease from last seasons crop
Of 4l4, 200 bales, or yield Of 3l8,-
780 for this season
Texas and other cotton districts
not named, 623 letters make 81 per
cent decrease from last seasons crop
of 3,555,000 bales. or yield Of
=, ,452, $50 for this season
The total of 2 800 letters estimates
this seasons crop at s.7o9, $50 bales.
as against last seasons yield of H..
275 600
Two thousand one hundred and
forty correspondents report that the
crop has been more rapidly marketed
or shipped to market as quickly as IN
former years; 442 correspondents say
that from to Is per cent more thaH
last year has been held on planta-
tions. towns and cities for higher
prices.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

TIE reI,ebie cue TOR leucctrh@s. oT..ian
disorders an,i faliing Of womb, Is Simmons'
Squaw Wac Wiae or Tab.ets.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
Death of Thaddeus E. Horton

Atlanta, Ca, Nov l5-Word was
received here today of the death ~
New York city of Mr.. Thaddeus y.
Horton of the New York Times. Mr.;
Horton was we'll known in Atlanta, aud
was at different times managing editor
Of the Atlanta Journal and correspond
ent Of the Associated Press. lie was
q ca,iye of South Carolina.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

New subscribers to the WATcHMAN
AND SourHRoS, or old subscribers not
in arrears, who pay for one year in
advance, will be presented with any
book they may select from the above
list. The book will be delivered
postage paid to any address in the
United States, Canada or Mexico.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

To regulate the meuses, stop flooding and
too frequent appearance Of meuses. tahe Sim.
nous Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets.
Temporary arrangement Of digestion,
through overwotk, worry or emotional e1-
c,eueot, are quickly recti6ed BY Dr. NJ A
Simmons Liver Medicine.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

To puffy and enrich the blood, strengthen
the nerves and invigcrate the system, use Dr.
DR. Nj A Sim mons Liver Medicine
The gir's friend, Simmons Squaw Vine
Wine or Tablets, cause natural appearance
and regular monthly return of meoses
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
THOSE BREASTPLATES
Did Marion Iron Works
M; the Steel Plates (?

Thursday the State telegraphed to
Sellers to have the reported use OF
breastplatcs by the Haselden party
Investigated The statement below
was sent, but was not used because
later telegram from its author
asked that it be withheld. However.
another paper having prodted by
the States enterprise, and printed
the substance of the statement, it is
used here There was bad faith some.
where.
Dillon, Nov le-In reply to your
telegram, received at 5 30 O'Clock
this afternoon, inquiring if there
were any grounds for belief that the
Haseldens wore breastplates during
Tuesdays battle at Sellers, will say
that report to that effect has been
freely circulated throughout the
county. but no confirmation of the
report can be obtained The report
circulated is to the effect that the
Haselden party went to Marion
Tuesday morning ostensioly for the
purpose of having breastplates nade
and that after reaching that town
Aproceeded Immediately to the Marion
Iron Works, where they secured the
plates
I called Mr. E a McDufie, man
ager of the iron works, to the phone
this afternoon and asked him if be
would or could confirm the report,
but ne positively refused to discuss
the matter further than say that the
matter was a private one and that be
did not feel at liberty to discuss it.
A. B Jordan
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
LIVE AND LET LIVE

Although tried anticipate this seasons by
buying heavier stock than BEFORE trade has far
exceeded expectations that have been obliged
plenish frequently and freely every department of store
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

is an ominous sound to the man who
isn't Insured. wheo be sees bis home
disappearing 10 flames and smoke.
We can hardly have auy compassion
90 him, when it is SO easy aoc at such
a small outlay 20 provide against sucb
loss a policy 10 tie Hartford losur-
apce Co. costs you but email sun
when We draw it for you. and gives
YOU security as safe as tbe Bank Of
Eogiand.
A. C. PHELPS co.,
Gen'IInsurance Agents, Sumter, S. G..
Mch l5-o
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22

Our increased sales these goods prove that told the truth
Bear in mind we are still the SOLE AGENTS
GUARANTEE EVERY PAIR
THE T. NJ. REYNOLDS LINE OF MEMS SHOES sold
exclusively bv u.s. are tradewinne The prices range from
Sl75 to $780, and every pair warranted If you want the
best So 90 shoe buy Reynolds.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-11-22
Mr.. EDITOR

MR. EDITOR:
You may have had in mind when referring recent
Of your paper to the peculiarly Of merchants in regard
advertising in which you quoted them saying that Sin
good times not necessary advertise and in hard times
did pay While have always found that advertising
paid confess that for the past sixty days any In
of business that by that could
have been satisfactorily waited clerical force has
been taxed to it's utmost capacity.
Now that the rush of cotton is and we have an
opportunity to say few words friends in the country
acknowledge through the columns of the Watch
and southron grateful thanks to them for the liberal
patronage bestowed upon for which offer nothing in
return except our promise that their interests will be
fully guarded by the future they have been in the past
It is particularly gratifying to acknowledge very
liberal trade during the months of September and October from
farming friends whom pleasure to extend
credit during the It proves that they appreciate
be just and reasonable with them, when they
need assistance, have always tried to beour motto
being
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
BEHEADED BEFORE DEAD.
Details OF the Horrible Crueities OF
the samoan Rebels-Thc hat
tie OF April rs.

Auckland, New Zealand, April 2s.-
Particulars of the fighting in Samoa.
contained in the adyices received here
from Apia under date OF April Is, show
that the battle between the friendly
natives and the rebels took place at
Vallejo and that the latter lost 100 men
in killed and wounded.
Further details OF the deaths of En-
sign J. Il. Monaghan, of the United
States cruiser Philadelphia, and Lieut..
T.. V. Lansdale, of the same vessel, have
been received. They show that Nom
Afghan was beheaded before he was
dead. A deserter from the Mataafan
forces says Monaghan and Lansdale
were retreating when they were dis
covered by chief and his wife who
were looking for dead men. They gave
the alarm and Monaghan was shot
~hile continuing the retreat Later, IL
appears, the rebels returned and killed
Lansdale. Monaghan fought until he
was wounded and he was then be-
headed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
Money Paid TO spain.

Washington, May 2. n The last move
in the negotiations terminating the war
with Spain occurred Monday, when Sec
rotary Hay paid to the French ambas-
sador, NJ. Cambon, the $20,000,000 pro-
vided by the treaty of peace for the ces-
sion Of the Philippines. The payment
was made in four treasury warrants OF
$5,000,000 each, and was receipted for
by NJ. Cambon as cAupletely liquidating
the obligation of the United States in
this connection. The ambassador de-
posted the S20.0OO,OOO in the Riggs ma
tional bank, of this city, and the cash
ing of the warrants is expected to be
made later through the City national
bank, Of New York. The Spanish gov
eminent was notified by cable OF the
payment, but nothing will be done as
TO forwarding the funds TO Europe un-
I'll Spain directs the exact course TO be
pursued.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
wnmnn snnrnrIsts

Grand Rapids. Mich, May 2. Interest
vention appears TO increase with each
succeeding session. The attendance on
Monday was larger than last week and
the proceedings were remarkably en-
thusiastic. At the morning session
Sarah Clay Bennett presented a report
for the committee on federal suffrage,
in which she cited conflicting decisions
by the United States supreme court,
showing that the court has indirectly
decided that women in all the states
have the legal right TO vote for presi-
Dental electors and members of con-
grcss
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
AT MERCY OF MATAAFANS.
People of Apin, samoa. Imperiled by
Powers order for Cessation
OF HostiIitIes.

Wellington, \. H., May 3. Advccs
from Samoa indicate that the instruc-
tions received from the powers to cease
hostilties make the situation i'm the is
lands very serious, as the Mataafa
rebels hold the main food supplies and
are again near the municipality of Apia.
The correspondent of Reuters News
agency thinks it is evident that the
home authorities have misunderstood
the situation in Samoa. The Germans
and rebels ara jubilant and claim n VIC
tory over the British and American
forces. The correspondent says that
unless the rebels are made to submit
the difficulties will remain unsolyed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
Train Is pitched.

Rochester, n. y, May 1.-Two per-
sons were killed, more than dozen Sc
riously injured and 80 less seriously
hurt as the result of wreck at 2:4O
o'clock Sunday on the Roches-
ter a. Lake Ontario railroad. better
known as the Bay railroad, nj Roscn-
bauer's Corners. about onc-half mile
north of the city, when two ears on an
excursion train filled with passengers
left the track while rounding a curve at
full speed, and were completely
wrecked. The dead are: John Hell
berg, aged 20, and an unknown man.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
Made N DI.bop.

Chicago, May 2.-Rt. Rev. Alexan-
der j. McGayick was on Monday
consecrated auxiliary to Archbishop
Feehan, with the title Bishop Mar
copolis. Services were held in the
Cathedral of the Holy Name. The
programme included as participants
some Of the most prominent Catholic
clergy in this section. Three hundred
visiting priests were In attendance.
Archbishop Feehan acted as consecra-
tor and celebrant of solemn pontifical
high mass. The conservation sermon
was preached by Bishop Spalding, OF
peoria
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
BIG PLANT WRECKED.
Serious Outcome OF Labor Troubiesfn
Idah o-S25o, ! OOProperty Destroyed
One Man killed.


Boise, Idaho. May 1.-The trouble be-
tween union and nonunion miners at
Wardner, which has been brewing
there some time, eliminated Saturday
in 600 men attacking the Bunker Hill
and Sullivan mine and mill. blowing UP
the mill with dynamite, and killing one
man and wounding many others.
Property worth S250.000 was destroyed.
The damage was done by union miners
and sympathizers from Canyon creek,
about 90 miles from Wardner.
Saturday morning mob Of from 500
TO 1000 men. all of them armed and
many of them masked, seized n train
ut Burke, the head of Canyon creek.
There were nine box cars and a pas
senger coach and they were black with
the mob. The visitors brought with
them 5000 pounds OF giant powder.
After a parley of two hours i40 masked
men armed with rifles, Burke miners
in the lead and Wardner following,
started with yells for the Bunker Hill
and Sullivan mill and other buildings
a third of mile from the depot.
They sent out pickets ahead and one
of the pickets fired shot as signal
that the mill was abandoned. This was
misunderstood by the main body of the
mob, who imagined that nonunion
miners in the hills had opened fire
on them, and they began 10 fire upon
their own pickets. About 1000 shots
were thus exchanged between the riot
crs and their pickets, and Jack Smith,
one Of the pickets, formerly OF British
Columbia, and noted figure in drill
contests, was shot dead. The fatal err
ror was discovered after n few sec
onds' firing, and Smiths body was
brought down from the hillside.
BY this time the strikers had taken
possession of the Bunker Hill and Sui
Ivan mill. which they found deserted,
the manager having directed his en-
ployes not TO risk their lives by bat
Ting with the mob. Powder was called
for and 60 50-pound boxes were carried
from the depot 10 the mill. The heaviest
charge was placed under the brick Of
fee building. Other charges were
placed around the mill. Then the
boarding house, a frame structure, was
burned.
Fuses leading to the charges were
lighted and the strikers, carrying the
dead body of the picket, retired to n
safe distance. At 2:36 p. m. the first
blast went Off. IL shook the ground for
miles, and buildings in Wardner. two
miles away, trembled. At intervals OF
about GO seconds four other charges
went Off, the fifth being the largest,
and completely demolished the mine.
The loss TO the Bunker Hill and Sull!-
van company is estimated at from $780,
900 TO 100000. In a few minutes the
strikers went back TO the station, the
whistle was blown for stragglers, the
mob climbed aboard, and at three
o'clock, just three hours after its ar
rival, the train hauled out for Canyon
Greek
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
REALM OF RELIGION.

Over 80 per cent. of all foreign mis-
sionaries are women.
The Wesleyan Methodist church has
2,355 preaching places and maintains
363 mission stations.
Fifteen clergymen OF New Bruins
wick, ~ j.. have informed the people
OF that city that they discountenance
Sunday funerals, not only because OF
the unnecessary and uncalled-for strain
upon them as clergymen. but because
of the amount Of Sunday labor required
of laboring men who need rest.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
OBSERVE DEWEY DAY
The First. Anniversary of the Vic
tory at Manila.
President sends the Admiral a Cable
gram-The Day In Maniia-Ap-
propriate Exercises In All
American cities.

Chicago, May 2. - One year ago Mon.
day Dewey's ships glided like phan-
toms of the deep, in the gray dawn,
through the channel of Manila bay.
The roar of cannon that followed not
only startled Montojo and his unhappy
crew, but reyerberated across the
globe. Monday the echo was heard
from one end of this country to the
other.
Aside from the production OF the
manila TIE Deum" by the composer at
the Auditorium Monday evening. with
grand instrumental music and achorus,
the celebration at the Ashland club,
where naval banquet was given.
and the Expansion" dinner given at the
University OF Chicago, which. in sense,
was a rebuke TO the anti-expansion dem
onstration Sunday afternoon at Central
Music hall, no formal observance Of the
day was arranged In this city. The day
was made q state holiday in two states,
Pennsylvania and California. In oil
the great cities flags were flying and
patriotic exercises were the order in tho
public schools.
The Day I'm Manila.
Manila, May 2. - Yesterday. the on
niversary of the battle OF Manila bay,
was observed by the United States feet,
the usual drills being omitted. Admiral
Dewey had many visitors and the
American and British merchantmen
dressed ship.
The Presidents CabIegram.
New York, May 2. - While at the
navy yard President Mckinley sent the
following cablegram 70 Admiral Dewey:
May /. 1S99.-Dewey. Manila: On this
anniversary OF your great victory the peo-
pie of the United States unite In an express
sion OF affection and gratitude to yourself
and the brave officers and men OF your
feet. whose brilliant achievements marked
an epoch in history and which will 1.-Two In
the annals OF the worlds heroic deeds
(Signed) WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
The Nashville at Memphis.
Memphis, Tenn, May 2.-The United
States gunboat Nashville entered Mem
phis harbor at six o'clock Monday after
noon, amid the deafening shouts Of
more than 10000 people, and dropped
anchor near the Arkansas shore. The
coming of Uncle Sans warship had
been widely heralded, and the city was
thronged with visitors. The national
salute of 81 guns was d-ed from The
Chickasaw bluffs, and tho Nashville
Numbered similar salute in response.
At night Capt. Maynard and the Of
fiecrs of the gunboat were entertained
by the reception committee at the Gay
oso hotel.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06

st. Louis, May 3.-ln the circuit court
OF appeals Tuesday, with Judges Bland,
Riggs nndsBond on the bench, il was
unanimously held that trust cannot
,loak its objects under the form of a
corporation and evade the penalties
provided for violations of the Missouri
antitrust law of 1891. Under this de-
cision accounts with trusts operating
as corporations in Missouri are not col
iectible.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
FILES Ills Answer.

Detroit, Mich, May 2. - Attorney
Speed. for the street railway commits
sion, Monday filed theanswcrofth the COM
mission TO the injunction proceedings
brought by the citizens committee,
which is opposing municipal acquire
ment and operation of street railways.
No date has as yet been set for argu-
ment OF the case.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06

The statistics of the Evangelical Free
Church federation in England show
that in comparison with the established
church they provide 100000 sittings.
against 6,S00,000. The number OF com
municants reported by each is little
less than 100000, the free churches be-
ing slightly In advance.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-05-06
The Public Debt.

Washington. May ?. The monthly
statement of the public debt, issued
Monday, shows that at the close OF
business April 20, 1899, the debt, less
cash in the treasury, amounted to
$i,172,5s7,2G4, an increase during the
month of $23, Osi ,7Oi. This is accounted
for by the payment OF S2O,0O0,OO0 TO
Snoin, in settlement OF treaty obliga-
tions