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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
4r. Bryan Send Thanks.

Atlanta, Nov IL Tho Georei.
Legislature. being unsble to sdionru o
Nov 9th. unanimously elected Hon
W y. Brysn presidents of the United
States Nj Brysu has ackuo " lodged
tho commitment sod Q letter from bin
wss read 10 the sens,e by order OF
Freeidens Howell. Mr. Brysn ssys /:
"While the returns show that the
decision rendered 10 my favor 10
Georgia! hss been overroled 10 tho
higher court. which includes the
entire nation, yet beg to express
ny appreciation Of the confidence
snd good will expressed by the mem
oers Of tho Georgia Legislature.
"Yours truly.
~. j. Bryan"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-11-21
: TUAN'S PUNISHMENT.

London. Nov 16.-A news ageucy
dispatch from Shanghai. referring to
the alleged nsw imperial edics (aepriv.
ing Princes Tuan and Cbwsng Of all
rank aud Offices and handing them over
to the imperial clan court for CLOSE ooo
hoemens pending further punish me Mt J,
says the punishment Of Prince Tua q
meaos that bis SOD, the bsir apparent,
can never Do emperor.
The edict also makes the early open.
ing OF formal peace negotiations prob.
able.
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KRUGER REACHES sUEZ.

Suez Nov Ia The Dutch cruiser
GeIdsrlsnd, with ex.President Kruger
90 board. has arrived here. Mr.
kroger remains secluded in his
osbin: His health 10 good.
A delegate Of the Msrseilles recep
tion committee boarded the Gelder
land here. bot the eventual desiius
tion OF the warship will bs unknown
until che arrives ct Port Said. where
she will cosl
M Kruger received 90 ovation Of
the German Port of Dar Es Sslssm.
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Emperor William Speaks.
Declares Governments Uni.
ted On Chinese Question.

Berlin. Nov IA The reichs,se
ssssssubled today. The speech feom
the throne dwe!t at considerable length
90 the events 10 China which have
excited such deep emotion among civi.
fsed people, saying:
"Fans,ical bate snj dark supersti.
ton. melted BY inscriptions advi.ers
Of she court. have driveo m,se uided
nssses Of Chinese to acts Of strooity
against the ootposss Of western oivili.
sation and Chris,iao worship dwelling
peseefully 10 their midst.
My minister died ss the hsud OF sn
assassin. 10 courageous attempt 20
overcome tho rising peril. Tho for,
eisoers st the capital saw themselves
threatened. life end limb These
things Of horror united the civilised
oommuuity. where otherwise there vas
. divergence All ostious against
which the unparalleled ooslsoeb, was
directed drew closer Their sons
fovsbs With ooe mind. sboalder to
shoulder even - yoodsr s.sudards aos,
side BY side. So tho governments
sho~ themselves 10 council, united
with the sole wish to restore 90 orderly
state Of 'hiugs as speedily ss possible
aud. after the puoishment Of the chief
ouipri's, avert . recurrence 10 the
future % sucb ldis.urbsuce of the
pesoe Of the world ~
10 announcing that the rela,ious Of
Germany With oil the powers are good, ,
tbs speech recalls bis insjority's sorrow
st The sssassios.ion Of Kiog Humbers
Of Italy. saying be wss my ally and
dear frieod. Who fell o victim 10 q
dsmusbls outrage"
The speech then proceeds
IL would sooner have consulted the
reiebstsg on the measures 10 Chius bu.
for she oeosssi.y OF prompt ao.iou ard
the difficulty Of furnishing reliable
Information. Whenever the reiobs,se
eoald form decisions or estimate the
expenditure required. the government
fsls confident that the reprssso tatives
aa1:d not refuse their subse qusut
sanction to the necessary expeu ditures."
Tuvuiug to domestic matters, bis
wsjssty ssid that in eoose quence Of The
nssioaal growth Of tho revenue and
the increased taxation voted last session
moro abundant fonds we're avaiIable in
almoss every branch Of life 10 the
empire. especially for measures for the
benefit Of worksrs and for the defense
OF the oouosry. A customs tariff. be
added. would probably be laid before
The buodssrash duriog the session. The
speech concluded BY announcing
vsrious bills which would be intro.
duoed
At tho conclusion Of the speeob from
che throne. Emperor William vas
~sruly shssred and Couot Won Buelc Y .
the Imperial chancellor. formally dc
slsssd The sessioe opened.
Several OF tho svssisg pspsrs an.
souoss that the German auaneial bill
subwissed to The federal couueii shows
that to balance il the som Of 2 24O.
9A7. .Sol marks will Be required. The
DILL smpoWsrs the impsrisl chancellor
TO raise . loan Of 81, ,2S6 .S84 msrks
and to issas treasury bills to The amour. .
OF ITO. 100000 marks to s,rsu g,bso
The Ordinary working ospissI Of The i'm.
psrisl treasury.
A bill p'ovidiog for . third .upple
usossry credit ou account Of tho Chi.
% expedition will be submitted to the
Paisahstap
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Ths Baltimore Sun 70 90 aoslysis OF
vote Tor prssidsss 10 that city elbows
shss shs eesro holds the balance Of
power 10 Maryland. sud that the State
VAS carried for Mckinley by . majority
almost exactly tbe siss Of tho negro
vote II Bsllimors.
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Alsisss. New II. Tho Uoi.ed S,s.es
bssslsship ksosseky. Cspssio Chester,
ssUossdiss. viii leave ibis port to.
oessev Toe Nsplss. whore che will
susio orders.
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CZAR HAS TYPHOID FE.
YER.

St Petersburg. Nov l4.-The attack
OF inffueosa from which tSs caar has
been suffering has DOW developed 4 symp.
toms Of typhoid fever. The indis posi-.
ton OF bis majesty Was frst suuou o ced
November I'd and presented the usual
symptoms until yesterday. when bis
'lloess assumed the character OF typhoid.
Baron De Frederichs. she master of
the imperial household. has issued the
following bulletin
His majesty passed . good uipht.
His general condition cosdition is sstis.
factory Temperature, l048 pulse, 90.
His head is clear ssd tho strength of
the pasisct M quito satisfactory. The
diagnosis shows typhoid. which for the
present is pursuing . tAorsuehly salts.
factory course.
Boey Surssso Hirscb.
DR. fiehiooR,
Baron De Bsederichs,
Friedensberg, Denmark, Nov IA
The esarevitca. Graod Duke Michael.
proposes to return 70 Russia i'm mediate.
y.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
DeIlberatcly De.troycd thr onlcc.

The committee went to McBrides office
Monday morning to receive his answer, but
he was not there. An investigation at the
office was taken, the money for it's pay
ment turned over for a receipt from Nc
Bride and the work of destruction was
commenced. He stated that no attempt
was made to enter the private domicile
or Mcbride and man was on guard to
keep anybody out. After the material was
piled In the street a match was applied
and in a short time the material was con-
sumed by the flames.
7. g. Burns, receiver of the United States
land office, testified to the meeting had
on Saturday night and OF the expressions
there made as to the fitness of the Mail
t, be published in a respectable commu-
nifty; that it was the consensus OF opinion
that 1t was an immoral sheet and vicious
In its attack upon the late John u. Lawler,
uron the First National bank. and Mcbride
had been heard to state that "he would fol-
low Lawler to his grave and drive his
fs mily out Of town"
Another important witness was DR.. r.
Warne, who was called by the plaintiff
this afternoon. Warne was McBride's most
intimate friend at that time and stood
by him through II all. As the men were
carrying the material down the stairs
Warne notified them that he had just taken
bill Of sale of the Mail Office and had q
right to the property He took the names
OF all the men seen carrying the material
downstairs. stated that demand was made
on him for the body of Mcbride, who was
concealed in his private Office but refused
to give him up without proper authority
On cross examination Warne admitted the
bill Of sale was given him that morning
and by arrangement with Mcbride, made
the night before. he was to protect the
property in his own name. The bill was
offered In evidence.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
SAVES CASH FOR LANCASTER
Reduction Of Population Cuts Off Many
Official Positions
FEWER ClERKsHPs At THE COURT HOUSE
Falling BcIow seventy Thousand sets
the County Organization Back
and Changes the Rate of
Compensation Paid.

LINCOLN, Nov. 23.-(special Telegram)-
The decrease In the population of Lancaster
county as shown by the 1900 census made
public today will have the effect OF reduc
ing the compensation Of many of the county
officials and In addition will probably throw
a small number OF clerks out OF employ
ment. The census Of 1890 gave Lancaster
county population OF over 10000, but
this years count brings the number down
to 64,S35 and places the county offices
under another set of laws. The three com
missioGers will be reduced to a 50 per day
basis. The clerical force OF the offi ces OF
the sheriff. county judge, treasurer and
clerk will be cut down While not unex-
pected the announcement of the county's
population has caused the expression Of
much disappointment
Governor Poynter today offered reward
OF 5000 for the arrest and conviction OF
the murderer OF w. II. Fulhart, who was
killed in Custer county November %.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
Eagan Wants q Pardon.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2s.-A special dispatch
from Washington to the Tribune says:
Charles p. Eagan. commissary general OF
subsistence Of the army. has come to Wash
ington, 1t is understood to appeal to the
president for a pardon and for restoration
to duty. He was suspended from his rank
and Office for term of six years on Feb
ruary Z, 1899, for his language before the
court OF inquiry on army beef. He has
called at the White House. but he has failed
to see the president. who. 1t is generally
rumored. offered some time ago to remit
the sentence OF the court-martial, pro-
vided General Eagan would apply for re-
tirement. This General Eagan refused to
do, It is said, contending that he is en-
titled to return to duty and vindicate him
self before retiring.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
CONVICT WINS HIS SUIT
Man Serving Life sentence for Murder
Held to lie Legally Dead Only
I'm Partial sense.

PROVIDENCE, r. l., Nov. 2s.-Martin
Mowray. now serving a life sentence in the
state prison for the murder Of Mrs. Abbie
j. Reynolds in Burrillville, Il. l., was
awarded verdict of $4,000 by jury In
the common pleas division Of the supreme
court today in his suit against the admin
istrator OF the estate Of Elisha Mathewson.
Mowray sued through an administrators,
having been declared civilly dead. although
he was permitted to appear in court and
testify. He claimed $4,000 damages for
services rendered Mathewson during the
last twenty years Of his life and also for
81 00O. which had been put into Mathew
sons care and which had been given Now
ray by man named Webb, whom Mowray
had nursed during an illness. Counsel OPP
posing Mowray urged that the man. hav-
ing been sentenced to Imprisonment for
life. had no legal existence and therefore
could not be considered eligible to bring
suit.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
Van Horne Talks OF Cuban Road.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA. Nov. 2S.-The
Cosmopolitan club entertained Sir Will
liam Van Horne last evening at dinner, tho
function being the most brilliant that San
tiago has known since the American occu-
patton began. All the prominent Ameri-
cans and foreigners, together with the
consuls and principal Cuban officials, were
present.
Colonel Whiteside introduced the guest OF
the occasion, who talked long and seriously
in explaining the objects Of the Cuba COM
pany. of which he is president. In the
course of his speech he said
The company's purpose is to develop the
After my first visit to the island. during
Of h sa New YORK and had
dfioulty in organizing a company in two
days. We expect in the course. OF the next
railway from San Luis to Santa Clara, thus
connecting Santiago and Havana by rail.
Our Idea is to be liberal In the matter OF
more rapidly develop the resources In the
interior OF the province. 1t is our intention
to encourage the immigration of Spanish
and other white laborers and we Will give
la nd along the railway to such immigrants,
expecting in this way to promote the de-
veiopmcnts of the interior.
We have no intention whatever or dis
regarding the Fora ker law, but we are will
ling to take our chances as to future Leg
islation whatever form OF government is es-
tablshed In Cuba. Our company Is now
operating without franchise, but we ere
on,y building a railway on our own lands,
which would be In the right of any owner.
Civil Governor Castillo, in welcoming Sir
william Van Horne, said:
"You will find that Cuban land owners
are willing to meet the company more than
half way and predict a rapid develop
ment of the province and success for the
company"
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
GANG HAS TOO MUCH HARNESS
Wymore Omcers Arrest Tough Trio
Found To Have Dozen Sets I'm
Their Wagon.

WYMORE, Neb., Nov. 2S.-(Special)-
Tho officers Of this city raided camp In
Horseshoe park yesterday and made what
proved to be an important capture. Three
fellows were arrested and placed In Jail,
charged with stealing harness and blan-
kets, and today two more OF the gang were
caught. Considerable stolen property was
found In their possession and later, when
q search was made In the vicinity OF their
camp. nearly dozen sets of good harness
and many other things were found
Farmers are here from northern Kansas
today and most OF the harness has been
identified. The three fellows arrested
yesterday gave heir names as James will
liams, A. Virgin and Ed Hart and claimed
to live in Beatrice, hut Sheriff WoddnS-
ton. who came here today to see the men,
says they are a gang OF professionals who
have teen preying upon this section Of
the country for months and he deems
the capture a most important one. The
men will be given a preliminary hearing
today. but inasmuch as most of the stolen
goods are claimed by the farmers of Mar
shall county, Kansas, a charge Of petty
larceny will be made against them here
and as soon as the Nebraska authorities
are done with them they will be turned
over to the Kansas people, who claim to
have evidence enough to send them to the
penitentiary. They are tough looking
set and are believed to be desperate men.
The arrests were made by Marshals Du-
gan and Hatch and Constable Allen of
this city
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
Busiuess Men Organize.

BROKEN BOW. Neb. Nov. 2S.-(Special
Telegram.)-A meeting was held tonight
in this city to organize a business mem 6
association, the attendance was quite large
and the meeting enthusiastic. The object
will be to encourage public enterprises and
all lines Of industry calculated to interest
capital and labor. A temporary organiza-
tion was effected by electing George W.
Aplle chairman and James Ledwich secre-
tary The necessary committees were ap-
pointed to draft constitution and bylaws
for a permanent organization next Tuesday
night,
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29

About the city. The old Chautauqua grounds
we're looked over and the committee ex-
pressed themselves as being highly pleased
with their location and favorably impressed
with the general adaptability OF Fremont
for a meeting OF their organization. 1t is ex-
pected that fully 10000 people will attend
the meeting. which will be held in July
next, and the Fremont people think the
chances very good for Its location here.
Today the committee we're taken to the
sugar factory at Leavitt, a special train
being provided by Agent McGinnls OF the
Elkhorn, accompanied by the city officials.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29

PrTTSBURG. Pa, Nov. 2S-The an
nouncement was made this afternoon that
George T. Oliver, who represents a syndi-
cate made up of himself and few friends
have purchased a controlling interest in
the capital stock ot the Pittsburg Chton-
icle-Te,egraph.
Mr.. Oliver and his associates are already
owners of the Pittsburg Commercial
Gazette and the purchase OF this stock IS
made with view OF forming a closer al
eventually operating n Joint publishing
plant Oliver s. llirschman, who has had
active charge Of the affairs OF the ChrOn-
iclc-Telegraph for many years, retains his
interest and will continue In the same
capacity.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
Cnmes ia French Rud IL n = N,

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2S.-The Buddhist
num- Sister Sanghamitta. has arrived in
this city from Honolulu and proposes to
her chosen faith She represents the Maha
Bodhi society, which aims to promulsate
the true teachings of Buddha. Sister
Sanghamitta was formerly the Countess de
Canavarro. wife OF the one time minister
from Portugal to the Hawaiian islands.
She was born In Texas and lived for years
in California. In 1897 she entered the
Buddhist sisterhood I'm New York. the event
causing considerable comment. as she
thereby abandoned her husband and 3-year-
old son. She now wears the robe of final
renunciation and will devote her life to
Buddhist missionary work
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
Cass County Bank Wins Suit.

PLATTSMOUTH, Neb., Nov. 2s.-(Spe-
ial Telegram.)-In the district court this
afternoon the jury found for the defendant
in the case of the First National bank Of
Omaha against the Bank Of Cass County OF
Plattsmouth.
Judge Jessen sentenced William Nation
to four years in the penitentiary. Nation
was convicted Of stealing boots and shoes
from q store In Union. The jury was ex-
cused until Monday and court adjourned
until that time,
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
Last Nights Dances.

The twenty-ninth annual ball OF the Iron
Molders' union. held at Washington hall
on Thanksgiving eve, was as much of q
social and financial success as the best CT
Its predecessors. There were present be-
tween 800 and 400 couples, who enjoyed
themselves Immensely until a late hour.
James Daughtun, master of ceremonies, WAS
assisted by a number of capable COM
mttees, to whose efforts the success Of
the ball was due.
bors OF America. save an enjoyable and
well attended dance at Labor Temple hall
Wednesday evening. The proceeds are for
the auditorium fund. the Neighbors being
the first fraternal society to arrange a
benefit,
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
WORRY over Courts Decision.

CRAWFORD, Neb., Nov. 2S.-(Special y
The decision of the supreme court in the
irrigation case Of the Crawford Company
aga inst Leroy Hall has been the all absorb-
ing topic here for several days past. The
Crawford company has spent upward Of
$50 600 on its system and 1t is looked upon
as the only adequate source OF water sup.
ply for this town. In this county alone
the numerous irrigation plants have cost
the people nearly 100000. Were II not
for the forage grown under these bitches
during the last summer practically no
stock could be wintered here and the county
would be on the verge Of ruin. The grist
mill, "the mouse that has labored and
brought forth the mountain" is worth
nothing without wheat to grind and wheat
cannot be grown here without water from
tho same stream. While the reported de-
cision OF the supreme court has caused
CONSERVATION and uneasiness here, the bet
ter-inforncd people look upon IL as the
shuffling Of a very weighty and important
problem without too thorough delibera-
tion from the supreme court to the State
Beard OF Irrigation, where the laws OF
Nebraska. made so by usage and nature
In this western district, are more thor
oughly understood and realized than nre
the customs Of England. which have grown
to be the common law through usage and
nature there.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
ElkhOrn 70 he Dridxed,

STANTON. Neb., Nov. 28.-(Special.)-
The Board Of County Commissioners Of this
county has separated the offices OF county
clerk and clerk Of the district court and ap-
pointed Allen Sharp. a young man from Pill
ger, to the latter once. He will assume the
duties Of the ONCE December 90 The pres
ent clerk is republican. but the majority
Of the board being fusionists a populist has
been appointed.
The beard has also awarded the contract
for a new iron bridge across the Elkhorn
river six miles west Of Stanton to the stand
ard Bridge company Of Omaha, the contract
price being q trifle less than $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Nov. S-Mrs
w; IL. White, sister of General w l..
Michigan National guard Of this city,
who is under bonds to appear In the Ing
ham county circuit court next Monday
state military clothing frauds. announced
today that General White will proba oily
She Is circulating a petition that lenlency
be shown General White on the ground
that 1t Is his first offense; that ne has
abroad as fugitive; that he has made
full financial restitution for his crime and
has returned to the state voluntarily and
has not put the public to any expense IN
the way of a trial
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
Geneva school Matters.

D. GENEVA, Neb, Nov 2s.-(Special)--
Superintendent McBrinan Of the Geneva
schools has received the appointment OF
deputy state superintendent and will quit
the Geneva schools on December 21.
Today was patrons day in the schools
each grade being provided with speakers
from among the patrons and good pro-
grams were rendered by the scholars In
the third-year German class q number Of
students held debate on the question Of
equal rights.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
Agent Says He is Not short.

Lukenbill. the agent OF the Seaboard sys-
tenn here, resigned on November and
Tbe an o exahatlon o, hs accounts
tion of the books, discovered a shortage
which Is estimated to have reached SOM -
thing like $50 600. Mr.. Lukenbil was ar
rested and put under bonds for n prelim-
mary trial on the 10th inst. On that date,
by mutual consent Of counsel, the hearing
Lukenbll put under bond of 5000 The
attorneys for Mr. Lukenhil claim there
there is absolutely no truth In The story
that he had dealings in any way with
brokers I'm New York
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
York County's Corn Crop.

YORK, Neb., Nov 2s.-(Special.) Corn
huskers are in great demand and as soon
as one job is finished a dozen farmers are
ready to employ them. 1t is common
sight to see girls. young women and even
matrons shucking corn. Cribs are filled
to overflowing and corn is piled in drive
ways and on the ground. The weather has
been fine for shucking and farmers hope
to be through before cold weather sets in.
York county corn is of good quality and
good yield and at the present prices Is a
money making crop.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
Of1,Ciny COuut Goes On,

SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. Nov 2s.--The
that 90. .OSS votes were cast for the national
ticket, of which Mckinley received AZ 0s0
and Bryan 4,949. McKinley's majority,
2liO.
MADISON, Wis, Nov, 2S.-The state
Board of Canvassers completed the can
yassing of the vote for president today
265. SG6. democratic, 1925; prohibition, 10, !.
l2i social democratic, 1906: social labor
loss from 1896 2.269; democratic loss. 6238.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-11-29
ArrnnEes TO Accommodate Dunknrd.

BEATRICE, Neb.. Nov. 2S.-(special. -
The general committee OF the National
Dunkard association was in town today
consulting with special committee Of citi-
zens for the purpose OF arranging for the
Dunkard General conference, which will
meet here next spring. The soliciting com
mittee, having charge Of the raising Of
funds for the erection OF additional build
ings at the Chautauqua grounds for the
conference will start to work Friday. 1t
is estimated that the convention will bring
an average Of 10000 visitors to the city
daily.
Tho seventeen fire insurance companies
suffering losses from Sundays fire finished
adjusting the losses today. Nearly $780,
900 was paid to Begole & Van Arsdale.