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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-28
Hester's Weekly Statement

New Orleans, March % Score
tsry Hester's weekly New Orleans
cotton exchange statement shows q
decrease 10 the movement into eight
compared with the seven days end
ing this date last year of $4,000
bales, u decrease under the same
time year before last of $4,000 For
the % days of March the totals show
a decrease under last year of 28,00O.
q decrease under the same time year
before last of l25.O0O
The amount brought into sight
during the past week has been 49,.
230 against l47. 1880 for the CORES
ponding date last year The move
ment since Sept lst shows receipts
at oil United States ports 5,96l. .466
against 1886 800 last year over
land. across the Mississippi. Ohio
and Potomac rivers to north
ern mills and Canada 1,090,73l
against l,l40,357. interior stocks,
in excess Of those held at the close
of the commercial year ll3. .448,
against 342, 1878 year before last and
l52 ,299 the same time in 1897 ;
southern mills tskings 1892
against S70,292 last year. SIG 603
year before last aud 7lG,493 same
time in 1897
Foreign exports for the week have
been l5S. 1855 against 76. 3Sl last
year, making a total thus far for the
season, 4 542 .6S5 against 6,1l9, sos
last year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-28
Tho Porto Rlcan Bill Adopted

Washington, March % Tho senate
today adopted the conference report ou
the Puerto Rican rclief bill by q vote Of
80 TO 10. practically q strict party
alignment. No deuoor0. voted for the
report. But Mr. Stewart, OF Nevada,
voted with the republicans.
The time of discussion was consum cd
principally by Mr. Tiliman. who made
fierce attack upon the measure as
agreed upon 10 conference aud accused
the republican senators aud the repub.
lican party OF indisoret,on. hypocrisy
and dirty work" His speech was
quito characteristic and was listened to
With interest by his colleagues on the
door and the people 10 the galleries.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-28

ton Of republican institutions
by placing the dollar above the
man 10 the construction of gov
eminent, and by violating the priDci
pies that IL once declared to be es.
sentisl
We condemn the Puerto Rican
Tariff bill recently passed by Repub
licsn house Of representatives as a
bold and open violation of the nations
organic law and Aagrant breach of
good faith.
We assert that the constitution n
follows the flag and denounce the
doctrine that an executive or q con-
gress created and limited by the con
stitution. can exercise lawful author
ity beyond that constitution, or in
violation of il Believing that the
nation cannot long endure half re.
public end half empire, We oppose
wars OF conquest aud colonial pos.
sessions
The Filipinos cannot be citizens
without endsugering our civilization;
they cannot be subjects without en-.
dsngeriDg our form of government.
and. 90 We are not willing to suRren.
der our civilization or to convert q
republic into 90 empire, We favor an
immediate declaration of the nations
purpose TO give to the Filippinos,
hrst, . stable form of government {;
second independence, and third, pro.
tection from outside interference,
- it-has for nearly . century given
protection to the republics of Central
and South America.
We favor expansion of trade by
every legitimate and peaceful means,
but We are opposed to purchasing
trade at the csnnon's mouth with
human blood neither do we believe
that trade secured aud held by force
10 worth the price that must be paid
for it We are in favor of extending
the nations influence, but We believe
that that influence should be extend
ed, not By force aud violence, but
through the persuasive power of Q
high and honorable example.
We oppose militarism 1t imposes
upon the people On unnecessary bur-
den and 10 . constant menace A
small standing army and . we'll
equipped State militia are sufficient
in time of pesce ; in war the citizen
soldier should be . republics de.
fense
We believe. with jefferson, in
peace. commerce and honest friend.
chip with oil nations, and eutangling
alliances with none, and We regard
With apprehension the doctrine. advo.
Gated in some quarters. that this No.
tion should in lie dealings or diplo.
macy show partially toward any of
the European nations, not because of
hostility to Eugland, but because we
believe in the principles of q repub.
lie and reject, % did our forefsthers,
the theory Of monarchy
We sympathigs with the Beers in
their heroic efforts to preserve their
national integrity The failure of
Republican leaders. who four years
ego expressed sympathy for the
Cuban patriots. to feel an interest in
the struggle of the Dutch Of South
Africa shows the psrsly zing influence
OF the imperial policy to which the
administration is now endeavoring to
commit the cuntry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-03-28

White lax and Court Of Empire paper
Ask to zee the latest styles IL paper for fash.
ionabls correspondents Ii. g. Osteen h 90.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-05

A queer story l. told b. Lincoln
lNeb.j paper OF how misfortune of ii
pwn accord turned int good luck Tor q
Nebraska farmer. lie was man from
Missouri. who had invested his all n .
big wheat field IN Buffalo county. md
then By means Of a mortgage on his
land he raised s70o with which to raIst
wheat. It happened u be peer zeal
for wheat. and the stand was not VERY
good. Concluding that II wasn't worth
harvesting, he pulled up his stakes and
went back to Missouri. leaving the farm
to fight the mortgage all by itself. Tht
farm was equal to the occasion. The
wheat ripened, fell down and duposites
the seed in the soil again. Next sprina
the wheat began to grow Justify. Some
of the neighbors were honest enough
to write about it down to the fugitive
in Missouri, and he got interested
enough TO come back and take look
Then he stopped and harvested hit
voluntary crop. He sold it for enough
TO pay Oft tie mortgage and the resi-
of his debts and had tidy little sur.
plus over, with which he moved hia
family back. and now declares there
fl no state like Nebraska.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-05
Kitled CSC Rattlesnakes.

The Omaha Bee publishes tho FOL
lowing: Mr.. Berry and Miss Caldwell,
of Sioux City. his niece. were strolling
along the river bottom east of the
house, through a beautiful natural
grove, when all at once they discovered
by the warning whirr Of hundreds OF
horny tails that they were in the
midst IF congress of rattlesnakes,
that seemed to be in session as COM
mittee of the whole for executive BUSH
ness Mr.. Berry happened to have a
spade in his hand and with it laid
about him vigorously right and left.
Miss Caldwell assisted with a club.
When the battle was over they counted
256 dead rattiesnakes and half as many
blue racers. A great many of the
snakes had as high as II rattles. They
were an extraordinary vicious lot, and
instead of attempting to escape came
savage1y at the intruders and fought
doggedly until the last one was ex-
terminated. The rattles, which will
fill an ordinary cigar box, they cut on
and prize very highly as mementos of
IN exceedingly perilous position.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-05
THE BURLINGTON ROUTE
REST LINE,

WEST: St. Louis to Kansas City,
st. Joseph, Omaha, Nebraska, Den
yer, Utah. Pacific Goast-TWO
TRAINS DAILY. Weekly California
Excursions.
NORTH VEST: to Black Hills,
Montana, Washington, Puget Sound
via the short Bill ings Route-50 to
500 miles saved, from st. Logis
Tourists sleepers Tuesdays and
THURSDAYS, Kansas City to Seattle
NORTH: to st. Paul and Mime
apolis-THREE TRAINS DAILY.
HOMESEEkERS Exc URSIONS
to the " est and Northwest.
. 1900 Miles Of Standard Railroad
The Main Travelled Road in the
Louisiana Purchase.
Wi6e-VestlbGled, Pintsch-lie hted
complete trains OF chair cars (seats
freel, Pullman nleepers.
All Ticket Agents can ticket via
the Great Burlington Route.
Write.
FIN PUGG, w wAKELY,
T r A, GOA Pine ST., Gen. Passenger Ag't
st Louis, NC. ST. Louis, Mo.
HOWARD ELLIOTT, GenI Ma mayer.
st. Louis, Gie.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-05

The Dsavrr s 40 erande Raj.
road. THE seenIr Line ~ the World. .
has prepared an illustrated hook NJ.
81 the above subject. which VII be
sant free 10 farmers desiring q
change th.ir location. This pnhlica.
ton gives valuable information in
regard To- the agricultural. borticul-
tural and i've stock interests ef this
section. and should he N the haude
efevery one Who desires Ia become
acquainted with the methods oil
OF farming by irrigation. Write S.
X. Hooker, q. Z. &. T. A. Denver
Colo. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1900-07-05
res. Bonf1eur M a ok,1d.

The late Rosa Bonheur was head
strong romp in early childhood. The
only way to keep Ter quiet was to give
her pair of scissors and paper to cut
out silhouettes of the cat. the dog, or
the horses at the neighboring cab
stand.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16
SOME COMPARISONS.

Here is the way some Of the
states voted four years ago and
at the late election:
-Four years ago Maine gave
Mckinley $4,000 majority, this
election 10000,
In 1896 Massachusetts rolled
up 10000 majority for McKin.
ley, in 1900, $4,000.
Connecticut in '96 went $1,000
against Bryan, this year $4,000,
Vermont four years ago gave a
republican majority Of 100000,
this year $4,000.
New Hampshire, Rhode Island
and New Jersey each returned
much smaller republican MAORI
tbs,
2 Maryland gave Mckinley a
majority of 1900 this year as
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16
COIN HARVEY FEARS DISTRESS.

W. H Harvey, best known as
the author of "Coin's Financial
School," has decided to make
Arkansas his home, and will re-
side at Rogers. Concerning the
election he made the following
statement:
"We went up against the most
powerful organization in the
world. To have met it success
fully required, first, knowledge
of its strength, and secondly,
generalship that understood Or
ganizalion and education of the
people. 1t would have also re-
quired two years time to have
put our forces in shape, With
due respect to our leaders who
were placed in charge to direct
the work, they did not recognize
the task before them. | did very
little in the camp aign, as the ma
tional committee wanted to bring
the gold democrats back into the
PARTY and regarded anything
that ] would do as tending to
frighten them away. rendered
my services to the committee
free Of charge, but it thought
best not to have me take part.
In October the Ohio state COM
mitJee permitted me to help in
that state.
In the next decade there will
be riots, martial law and much
distress and misery in the con-
gosted centers Of the North, with
the people hopelessly subjected
TO an influence that is slowly
bringing about their crucifiction.
The people Of Arkansas are to be
congratulated on having no large
city and no extremely rich reo-
pie. For these reasons have
come hero to make my home,
Civilization is threatened and
nothing short Of a phenomenal
movement can save it. Lot us
hope that that movement will
come and that our people will
subordinate personal ambition to
their common salvation" "
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16
against $4,000 four years ago.

against oA,OUO 1Our years ago.
New York returned a republi'
can majority of 26S,000 in 1884,
and 135, 600 in 1900.
California went republican il
'96 by 1000 and this year by g.
900.
Nevada gave Bryan a majority
of 5000 four years ago, and SOC
this year.
Utah gave the democrats a
majority of $1,000 in 1895 and
the republicans 5000 majority
this year.
-Four years ago Wyoming was
democratic. 1t voted for McKin-
ley this year,
This year South Dakota voted
for McKialey. Four years ago
it was for Bryan.
The state of Kansas four years
ago gave her electoral votes to
Bryan by 10000, this year she
reversed herself.
Colorado, Montana and Idaho
returned much smaller democrat
ic majorities than in 1896.
Washington and Oregon in
creased their republican MAORI
ties.
Thus it will be seen that in the
east, the manufacturing and fac
tory section of the country, the
democrats made heavy gains,
while in the west, strictly an ag-
ricultural portion, the republi-
cans made capital Of the high
price of products and stock and
made many votes.
Texas cast the largest demo-
cratic majority of any state in
the Union, 215,000.
North Carolina, South Caro-.
lima, Georgia, Florida, Tenness-
ee, Florida and Virginia increas-
ed their democratic majorities.
Mississippi, Alabama, Louisi-
ana, Arkansas and Missouri all
returned smaller democratic ma
jorities than in 1896.
The republicans made gains in
Iowa, Minnesota, Indiana, and
Ohio, and fell off in Illinois.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

TBtH Hisane asylum of Arkan-
sas -9not large enough to ac-
corarinldate the states insane.
The zare on an average six in
sane Iersons to each county who
are not in this institution because
of this fact. The asylum should
be enlarged, and Arkansas
should cease to boast of her
charitable institutions until all
her unfortunate insane are cared
for.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

We'll, when the democratic
party purifies itself, ceases to
fuse with populists, courts not
the favor of silver republicans,
socialists and every other little
one-horse party, returns to con-
servatism, and declares for the
nIn9p'es,oGa aid 1T will win.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16
BRYAN ON THE RESULT,

1.-The result was a surprise tC
me, and the magnitude of the re.
publican victory was a surprise
to our opponents as well as K
those who voted our ticket. 1t i.
impossible to analyze the returns
until they are more complete
but speaking generally we seen
to have gained in the large cities
and to have lost in the smaller
cities and in the country.
The republicans were able tc
secure tickets or passes for al
their voters who were away from
home, and this gave them con-
siderable advantage. We have
no way Of knowing at this time
how much money Was spent in
the purchase Of votes and coloni-
zation. But while these would
account for some of the republi-
can gains, they could not account
for the widespread increase IN
the republican vote. The pros
perity argument was probably
the most potent one used by the
republicans. They compared the
present conditions with the panic
times of 1898 and 1895, and this
argument had weight with those
who did not stop to consider the
reasons for the change. The ap-
peal, stand by the president
while the war is on had a great
deal IF influence among those
who did not realize that a war
against a doctrine Of self-gov-
ernment in the Philippines must
react upon US in this country.
We made an honest fight upon
an honest platform and having
done our duty as we saw it, we
have nothing to regret.
We are defeated, but not dis
couraged. The fight must 60 on.
| am sure that republican policies
will be repudiated by the (Deonih
when the tendency Of thesS poM-
cies are fully understood. The
contest between plutocracy and
democracy cannot end until one
or the other is completely tri-
Concerning himself Mr.. Bryan
said:
81 have come out of the cam
paign with perfect health and a
clear conscience. | did my ut
most to bring success to the prin-
ciples for which | stood. Mr..
Stevenson did all that he could;
Senator Jones and the members
of the democratic, popul st, silver
republican and anti-imperialist
committees did all they could.
.M4r. Hearst and his associates in
the club organization put forth
their best efforts. Our newspa-
pers, our campaign speakers and
our local organizations all did
their part. | have no fault to
find nor no reproaches. shall
continue to take an active part in
politics as long as live, be-
lievo it to be the duty Of citizens
to do so and, in addition to my
interest as a citizen, | feel that it
will require a life time Of work to
repay the political friends who
have done so much for me, |
snail not be a senatorial candi-
cate before the Legislature which
has been elected.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

Jefferson county went repnb-
lican on account Of the lethargy
displayed by the democrats and
the thorough canvas made by
the republicans. Some time or
other the over-confidant democ-
racy is going to let a republican
slip into congress from Arkansas.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

Mr.. Bryan sent the following
telegram to Maj. Mckinley:
"At the close Of another presi-
Dental campaign it is my lot to
congratulate you upon a second
victory. W. j. Bryan"
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

We admire VIM. j. Bryan, but
he is q back number, politically
speaking. The American people
have shown conclusively that
they do not want him.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

Since the people have SO over
whelmingly endorsed its policy,
the administration is preparing to
more vigorously prosecute the
war in the Philippines.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16
be John II. Reagan, tn

J, Il ge John H. Reagan, the
9a9rominent democrat in the
state 1f Texas, attributes the de-
fe$ dq the democratic party to
its -ltion on Imperialism. He
saysk(E Us position arrayed the
demA sdc party against the flag
mE aF1s said position untenable.
l isord mat had the party stuck
tChl Currency issue it would
taHe MEgA Instead of doing so
ittoAlvsN sssa b the footsteps of the
f4F%SKts When they opposed
tf.MS saass Of Louisiana and
pa penalty by being de.
fgg AsaHa warned Bryan about
tHus{ {ling IL months AGO, but in
vaii4 |
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

The State Republican was full
Of roosters last week. The dem
ocratic roosters were all in their
coops.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

In the meantime do any Of our
readers recall any benefits de-
rived from the Arkansas Railroad
CommissionP Don't all speak at
once.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

And now the talk is of organ
izing a "new democracy" The
leaders had better be thinking cf
reviving the principles Of the old
democracy and getting out Of the
populist ruts.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

The Arkansas Legislature will
soon convene in regular session,
Then the country editors will
have something new to talk
..,,yout.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

The country is through with
politics for a while and the peo-
pie can give themselves up to
the enjoyment Of republican
PROSPERITY.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

The trusts will grow sleeker
and latter during the next four
years.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16
OFFICIAL.

CONGRESSMAN, First District-P. D. McCuloct
residence Marianna, Lee County.
Senator, Second Dist J witt POcahontas
Judge, 18th Judicial Dist-Jehn B. McCsl@b,
Evening Shade.
Pros. Atty 18th Dlst-R. b. Maxey, Mani
moth Spring,
SHARP pCoUNrY-Representat I, Herrn.
Judge. ". Smith.
Clerk-H, B. llill.
Sheriff.. T. wilkins Hardy,
Assessor-COu NJ sullivan,
Treasurrr--C. W. Shaver.
Co. Examiner-J. A, Watki s.
TEE COVRTS,
Circuit Court, N. nist-First Monday in jan
nary and July. In S. Dlst-Second Monday in
February and August.
County COurt-3d Monday in January, April,
.uly and October,
Probate Court, s Dist-2nj Monday in March
June, September and December.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

The election is over, Now let
us have the truth from the Phil
ippines.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16

One consolation: kentucky
got on the right side again,
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16
Directory.
RELIGIOUS.

Preaching at the Methodist church Second and
third Sundays in each month Rev, W W.
Anderson pastor Everybody invited.
Sunday School every Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock at ths Methodist church. Everybody is
invited to come. G. j. WILSON,
superintendent.
Sharp County record., 1900-11-16
DAVIDSON, n. ?
llfIlN --AND--
RAJ Estate : Ag'ht,
EvENING SHADE, ARKANSAS.

N 4 GREEMENTS or LEASE, ACKNOWLEDGE"
a ments, 0lllavlls TO accounts, Dispositions ana
- renewal OF mortgages taken. Abstracts OF
title furnished, BIlls OF sale, bonds for title,
decue OF trGst-pprsonNlty and rcOlty-dCrds,
quIt-Uuim, husbands unmarried persons, Wilet
land, warranty, with rclmqulsmncnt OF dowTi
labor cuhrNCls, m0rtgaBes-rcul cstatei chntil
and cv0p--and powers of attorney, written aud
Acknowledged ON reasonable terms.
ApnhcullOnS ior hOmrBtcuds and prescriptions
and donatl0ns prepared md pt,enl6 procured,
4 ApnllcNtlong for redemption Of lands from
state, md petitions TO refund taxes orronc0usly
N persone who homestead now ,hNyc six month";
Y 10 on their h0nesteNds from date OF Register
anil ReceiVer's receipts
COJlHsponlpnCG solicited
Decorah-posten., 1900-09-28
On une aiGm ps.

Den Suiees, ION hdr fulst WeitsrE
Rertantile SO. i omaha "tte bouIs
that fares nou monsp" u benGrts
~nineSpGrois. Oct er life hanger nroper
eiet al bsitiCe fra often, ia. life sneans
fra gbicaeo >, Su'cu "a Ell Ting. ION
trGuses pda en- 5orm taer | ct Gus.
Sbt @ei!srr Wsrcaniile so. Tan faifs
es. altiammen % Ill Iaosrt Yriisr, Ser
for opsio,r be irIesncs 8runcs. De tie
Der ~ iulser hun for aoutant. IL sr
nib. / Warteeets Centrum o. fan erpss
otre ols Ssitiliuesr hurtiet. Detis aisr
csiaa. at 6raetsn blir biuie. 90 at Ias
rerue iommer frsm | COB Stano. Srs
here's advertisement i bette Rummsr.
Dsrts fore aoialos irupts nit til en-
hetr. iom pp9ipsr Ram % Ierssie %
nGonsr "Sstorah.p oItsr."
Decorah-posten., 1900-09-28
philippinerne.
Almimoelis 6jenoptagelie al 6ienOi.
llgbeDcrne pna Sn5un.

Wanila, 23ps Sept. - Der bar
p9rst ell dlminbeIig 9ienopiaselie at
6i%enptligbsoer paa Zen 9u5on, iiar
/ Omesnen af Manila. 0ette or
Geiultdtet at ben lpitematiife Orsas
niiation at SniursentItprten, Tpm bar
gdast for Jig / De tire Iipfie Mdaneper.
Gebeusrnes Nttipitet bar fanbTpnliga
bis pldnlast for ben 8irtnine. ben
MATTE babe paa OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
/ be Soreneoe Slater, os beres 8irfz
iombeo Ter ub til al blipe fprsset. inps
til ben poIitiite & / Imerita er
afejort. De flefts Gommdnoantsr
bar bsbt ON 6oriiGrtninger.
Gn Marineioloot rg en- Sprpprai,
lom nplis blep lssIuot al 5angsn'fab
al General GaiIes unper @guinaloos
proclamation, ipm CAB Srbre til
6rigipeIIe al 6aueerne, sr antomae
bib. De flyer. at ital De bcmme eftcr
be Sagttaselier, be bar giort unper lit
nj 0laaneoers 6ansenltab, er Sill
neutrality-suspicious. moroIite Strait
% mob blepst Tibet miuore efter ale
be Neoerld9, be bar lipt.
3ibsn for ubitebslIs al Imnsiti hi
Sniursenterne uoisber mart. pros
tlamationsn bar life bart ipnoerlig
9~irtuins, naar uubtaees 8sfrielie al
et antal S%niursenter, iom bar
f9ngslst / Manila.
9ptumentsr. iom er taset / Mas
Mia, piier. at Sniurgenternes 8irts
Iombso / benne Smesn bar proret al
SnIurgentsrns Der, ipm BERTH bar
inIirueret al Suntaen / 9on9tong.
Senior Suencamino bar faaet Soar
fra Gsuinaloo paa bans 5rsbsfors
iiae. IauinaIoo nGster at ppsrpsis
bet o. e~rtl9rer, at ban life bill eaa i'm
paa npsst 3ompromis.
Decorah-posten., 1900-09-28
Slootst Drama I sperise.

S~tocibplm, lite Sept. - lloenfor
GentraljsrnbanesS tationsn bsritebs
ianot iaften en- oprsrenpe 2raseoie
Steo.
Den 22saurise 5arma6eut 3bors
ten Witanber affpreDe TO Stub moo
en- | bans Selitab p9rsnos ung Deis
ll9ot Dame. Der blep truffet / Iins
oinsen pg idnt bepioItlss til Sorben.
5 n9ite Gieblit lesnsbe Witanber 10
Stub mob fit eget 9opep. bporeiter
ban forfeste at flpste. San blep beg
inobentet al Wenneltem9neosn %
pperleperet til politist. Den Iaarece
Dame, bpis 9ilitanb ffal bore poerit
betGntelig. beber Inna Stenman.
Sin bIeO for tort lib Iiben gift. % en-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tor berfor liaee
bag bet ubipileoe Drama.