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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
ST, LOUIS At THE
MERCY OF STRIKERS
Trouble on Street Railways
Has Paralyzed Business.
MERCHANTS MAY CLOSE
Keeping Their Stores Open Is Useless
Expense Suburban System Runs
Few Cars Under Police Protection.
Militia Called Out.

ST. LOUIS, May l1.-This is the third
day of the street railway strike and
traffic over the various lines of the St.
Louis Transit company's system was at
standstill. The mail cars, however,
are running over all the lines without
interference. Most of the cars on the
Suburban system are running with po-
ice protection. Officers were stationed
on every car and along the right of way,
to guard against interference. No dis
turbance has been reported since Last
night, when Frank Liebrecht, an lnno-
cent bystander, was shot and killed at
Taylor avenue crossing Of the Suburban
tracks.
Less than the usual number of Cars are
run under police protection by the Su-
burban system. Policemen were sta
toned on each car, but the number OF
passengers was comparatively small
President Whitaker said unless protec-
ton is afforded the Transit company on
all its lines no attempt will be made to
run cars.
The First regiment, Missouri National
guard. has been ordered out, but COM
pany is being kept at the armory con-
stantly to protect the states properly
from possible violence.
Down town retail stores are operating
at enormous loss as result OF the strike
Their proprietors and managers are talk
ing of reducing their forces OF employees
and even of closing entirely until the
strike is settled, if existing conditions
continue. Almost every store down
town is practically deserted, save by
employees.
The situation has cuieted down sutd-
GENTLY for heads OF establishments to
discuss among themselves what steps
they may take to encourage an early
settlement of the trouble, but so Tar no
conclusion has been reached. The effect
of the strike will also, it is stated, be
felt in the east, for while the stagnatlon
of business continues no orders are be-
ing sent out for goods and the buyers
employed by St. Louis establishments
are finding themselves with nothing TO
do at a season when they usually are
busy. Meanwhile the depression Will
extend to variety Of local industries,
which are dependent Oh the retail houses
for support.
Governor Stephens has arrived in St:
Louis. The governor stated he had
come to St. Louis to personally look
over the strike situation and confer With
the police board as to the best means OF
sappressing outbreaks. He had no def1-
mite plans for controlling these out
breaks, however.
Governor Stephens fears that if the
Transit company attempted to operate
it's lines serious trouble might ensue.
At noon, after two hours confer
ence, it was decided to apply for war
rants for the arrest of the strike leaders
The charge alleged against them is thav
they are interfering with the operation
of the Transit company s lines.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
BRYAN THEIR CHOICE
FOR THE PRESIDENCY
Sioux Falls Convention IMAM
imous For Him.
NOMINATION IS ASSURED
Delegates From All States Are Unit
For Nebraskan-Chairma Patterson
Eulogizes Silver Champion Brief
Sketch OF Populist Party.

Sketch OF Populist Party.
Sioux FALLS, S. D., May II. = The
attendance of visitors at the beginning
of the session of the Populist convention
was limited.
There was an air of expectancy from
the beginning, the feeling being general
that this would be the big day. Not
only were the reports of committees ex-
pected, but Mr. Bryan was to be placed
in nomination and the question Of the
vice presidency was to be taken up.
There was an evident desire on the part
of all present to catch everything from
the beginning and to remain, SO as to
be in at the finish.
The committee on credentials pre-
sented its report, declaring that there
were no contesting delegations and
recommending that Missouri's vote be
increased by two, that of Ohio two votes
and that of South Dakota three votes.
The report was adopted without dis
senting vote.
The committee on permanent organ
ization presented the name Of Thomas
NJ. Patterson Of Colorado for permanent
chairman. Mr.. Patterson was greeted
with applause.
In accepting the position Of perma-
nent chairman Mr. Patterson COM
menced by stating that lie would so far
as was in his power rule the convention
with justice to all He then briefly
sketched the history of the PopullSt
party and the cause which led up to its
organization.
The speaker gave a short history OF
the financial legislation of congress dur
ing the last administration of President
Cleveland and that of President Nc
Kinley.
He then gave history of the early
successes OF the Peoples party, and
went on:
''To check the progress Of the Peoples
party throughout the south the Demo
Gratis of that section Incorporated into
their own creed all the cardinal prln-
ciples of the Populist platform of nearly
four years ago.
'.What is the outlook asked the
speaker, ''for the coming presidential
election? [ cannot doubt the outcome.
We will go before the country as we did
before, with what the people professed
and under the leadership Of William ).
Bryan y Cheers.
Mr.. Patterson then entered upon an
extensive eulogv of Mr. Bryan asa man,
a statesman and soldier during the
war
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Heavy Engagement Near zaand River.
Artillery Brought to Play-Gallant
Charge Of Lancashire and Sussex
Reeiment-Boers' Line Bolts.

LONDON, May 13.-So quickly has
Lord Roberts advanced that his cavalry
IS only % miles from Kroonstadt, while
the main army is only II miles behind
them. He reports the British are IN
striking distance Of the Orange Free
State headquarters. Opinions differ
widely as to whether any determined
stand will bs made there by the Beers.
The presence of 10000 Beers In
the neighborhood Of Thaba N'Chu IS
confirmed. They are holding a line 20
miles north to southeast of Thaba
N'Chu. A Boer patrol was sighted
Thursday at Thaba Patchoa. A detach-
ment of Brabant's horse pursued the
burghers. who retired after some fight
ing. Brabant then took up a position
on a hill they are now holding
The Boer headquarters are at Eden.
More fighting is expected.
The South African Review states
that a member Of the legislature Of Cape
Colony offered money to man to shoot
Sir Alfred Miner, the British high COM
missioner. Af1idavits Oh the subject are
said to be in the hands Of the attorney
general. The Review demands the ar
rest of the legislator who is described as
a prominent bondsman from Piquetburg.
Lord Roberts wires that he is at Ven
tersburg, that he is continuously op-
posed, bat that he is making progress.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
EVERY RAILWAY Line
T|ED. UP IN ST. L0UI>
Police Unable to Handle Mot
and Service Suspended.
FRANCHISES ARE REVOKED
House of Delegates Declares Grant
Void Because Of Failure Of Transit
Company to Operate It's Lines-Busi-
ness Partially Suspended.

ST. LOUIS, May 10.-Every street rail
way in St. Louis and in St. Louis county
is tied up and not car is moving. No
attempt will be made TO run cars unless
ample police protection is afforded. The
protection given yesterday by the police,
the street railway officials say, was en-
tirely inadequate, as is shown by the
many damaged cars and numerous cas-
ualties. They claim the company has
plenty of men who are willing to take
out cars but the company does not feel
it would be right to risk their lives
while the present condition of lawless-
ness continues.
Chief of Police Campbell declares that
the force under him is too small to han
die the situation properly, but if the
companies would select one main line to
operate he would see that the cars We're
run without molestatlon.
Thousands of St. Louisians suffered
the inconvenience of not having trans
portation through the city. A good
many walked to work. while others rode
wheels or pressed into service vehicles
of every description. Owners of wagons
earned many an honest dollar by trans
porting residents in the outlying dis
tricts.
Down town and on every street dur
ing the early hours there was to be seen
constant procession of nondescrlpt We
hic,as. The steam railroads entering
the CITY from the north and west helped
out by putting on additional trains and
making numerous stops.
Almost every line of business down
town is sufferingas result of the strike,
which is keeping would-be customers at
home.
Places of amusement were almost de-
serted last night, and there is SLIM pros
poets for business today.
The house of delegates has adopted a
resolution declaring the franchises OF
the st. Louis Transit company revoked
in every instance where the company
fails to run its cars in strict compliance
with the provisions of the ordinances
under which its franchises were granted.
W. D. Mahon of Detroit, who is pres
ident of the Amalganlated Association
OF Street Railway Employees, has ar
rived here. He will supersede Samuel
Lee N the handling Of the strike.
Among the rs persons arrested Tor
stopping cars, assaulting street car en-
ploves or interfering with their work
were number Of boys.
President Turner and Superintendent
Jenkins of the suburban line have ap-
Piled to Chief Of Police Campbell for
protection OF their men and property.
They state that they have plenty OF men
to run their cars and could give the
same service as before the strike oc-
cured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Dissention In the Boer Army.

SMAALDEEL,, May lot is reported
that the federals are quitting zaand
river and it is variously stated that they
are reueating toward the Vaal and tax
ing up position at Boshof rand and
Kroonstadt. The British affirm that
there is bitter quarrel between the
Free Staters and the Transvaalers, which
is likely to end in the speedy surrender
of the latter. General French has ar
rived here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
A uea1theu. Swelling.

Physician (with r:i, ~ pai:cnr'
chesu-Thcre is Il curio;:s s""l.;'
over the region OF the Heart. ST. V ii,
must be reduced N Once
Patient (anxiotlS!y, .!ia1 .:v-"l!::::;;:
my pocketbook, doctor. Please. t!cl:
reduce it too much.-IIar!em Life
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Request Is Denied.

PRETORIA, May 1.-THE request Of
the government for permission to sell
mining rights for prices which should
be approved by the government was re-
jected by the raad by vote of II to 9.
The session is closed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Charter Applied For.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. May IA cc,i,:n;s
sion has been issaed 20 the Hinnshoc,
and Camden Railroad compuy. Wit,
headquarters at Winnsboro The c.,pl.
tai stock is $500, ,0<W, divided in;o silirS>
of $500 each, with the privilege Of III
creasing to $1,000 The projectors
are Winnsboro business mon. ard their
object is to connect with the Ss;.b0.::,:
Air Line at Camden.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Striking Miners Riot.

WnKEsBARRE, Pa, May 1o.-During
a riot between strikers and workmen at
the Buttonwood mine Of the Parrish
Coal company today about 20 men We're
badly injured, including superintendent
w. r. Slnythe. The strikers dispersed
the workmen. The sheriff has been
called on.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Mckinley Indorsed.

MACON, Mo-. May 10.-The Repubh-
can convention of the First district has
elected delegates to the national conven-
ton. The administration of President
Mckinley was indorsed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Jim Howard Surreiliers.

FRANKFORT. Ky. May lo--Jim How
ard, the man accused Of firing the SHOT
that killed William Goebel, came here
from his home in Clay county and sur
rendered to the authorities Howard
saws he will have no trouble i'll proving
his innocence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
I>alatka Enterprise Chartered.

TALLAHASSEE, May lo.-Letters pat
ent have been granted for the incorpora-
ton of the International Manufacturing
company of Palatka, with a capital Of
81 900, 600, to conduct a general manu-.
featuring and trading business.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Delegates Instructed For Mckinley.

DEs MONIES, May 11.-At the Iowa
Republican convention delegates-at-large
to the national convention were elected.
The platform instructs the delegates for
Mckinley, indorses his administration
and recommends proper control Of
such trusts and combines as are mimi
cal to the interests of the public gen.
erally.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
HOWARD HAS WITHDRAWN.
His Nomination Almost Prccipitated
Bolt Among Barker Men.

CINCINNATI, May 11.-When the roll
was called for nominations in the mid
dle-of-the-road Populs5 convention Pro-
fessor Boyse of Nebraska presented the
name of former Congressman H. w.
Howard of Alabama. In nominating
Mr.. Howard, Professor Boyse stated that
he was Bryan's superior i'll oratory and
Debs' in magnetism and was, therefore,
the logical candidate of the party for
president.
General Philips of Georgia nominated
Wharton Baker Of Pennsylvania, while
w. S. Williams presented the name Of
Ignatius Donnelly. As the speech max
ing proceeded it was currently reported
about the hall that the Barker delega-
ton had threatened to bolt if Howard
should be placed at the head of the
ticket. To check such action Mr.. How
ard, in secret conference with his friends,
decided not to accept the nomination,
which was apparently his to a certainty.
Wharton Barker of Pennsylvania was
nominated for president on the second
ballot
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
PROTEST AGAINST TAXES.
Strong Opposition Develops & Spain's
Financial Projects.


MADRID, May lo.-The government is
seriously concerned N regard to the op-
position developed to its financial pro-
jects. The feeling i'll CATALONIA, es-
pecially, is running high and has taken
the form of hostile demonstrations
against the minister of the interior, who
is now making tour of Barcelona and
its environments.
A league against the governments
taxation schemes has been formed in
Madrid with the sitle of National
Union," whose platform is a refual to-
pay taxation and, as protest, the mem
bers Of the union propose general clos
ing of stores in Madrid. Whether this;
measure viii be universally adopted re-
mains to be seen. Tomorrow, therefore,
Il looked forward to with anxiety.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Fire at Huntsville.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala, May 10.-The Dick
Holding business block on the public
square was gutted by fire this morning.
The loss on the building and contents is
SS7. 900, partially insured.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
SUMTER S. c.. WEDNESDAY 1900.
ascectained tomorrow, when ne hopes IS
be able to force a passage Of the river.
Women Ready to Fight.

PRETORIA, May ll.-President Kruger
has received telegram from burgher-
ess asking if the time has not arrived for
the formation of corps of women, add
ing that she is prepared, with body OF
women volunteers, to take up arms III
defense of the independence of the
Transvaal
Rumor Is Unconfirmed.
LONDON, May 1.-THE colonial Office
has no information confirming the ru-
NOR current in Accra that Kunaassie has
fallen.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Miners Walk Out.

BJENA VISTA, Va, May The
iron furnace at this place is banked, 100
employees walking ont They demand
10 per cent increase in wages and the
privilege of drawing script on any mer-
chant in towE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Was a Wido,vcr Five Weeks.

Scor.sRoRo, Ala, May II. - Henry
Pitts ana Miss Lula Robinson We're mar
ried by Esquire A. J. Wann Sunday
morning at the home Of the bride on
Mud creek. Pitts was a widower of five
weeks.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Planning an Aggressive Campaign.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 11.-Robert
J. Lowe, chairman Of the state Demo
cratic executive committee, has issued q
call for a meeting Of the committee III
Birmingham Friday, May IS, TO map out
plans for the coming state campaign and
naming a committee to conduct the cam
paisn. An aggressive campaign to be-
gin probably about the middle of June
will be arranged for.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Operators Locked Out.

GREENSBORO, n. c., May 10 The
Proximity mil has locked out their 800
employees. in order to forestall threat
ened strike
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
VIII Appeal to United States.

TIE HAGUE, May 1o.-The Neither
lands peace society is discussing an ap-
peal to President Mckinley to investi-
gate the causes of the war in South Al
rica and to stop the war.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
Beers Concentrate at kocannaberg.

MAsERu, May 12.-The Free staters
are concentrating strongly in good posi-
ton on the Korannaberg hills, lying
eastward of the direct line from Thaba
N'Chu to Wipturg. President Steyn
was with item yesterday, butts believed
to have gone northward after inspiring
the burghers with predictions of ap-
preaching Boer successes through the
assistance of thousands of foreigners
who, he said. were pouring into Della
goa Bay. General Rundle's division
camped last night OH the banks of the
Little Leuw river between Thaba N'Chu
and Iadybrand.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16
CRAVE DISSENSlONS
EXIST IN B0ER ARMY
Rupture Between Transvaal-
ers and Free Staters.
ENEMY MAKES NO STAND
British Advance Continues Without
Resistance-Boers Are Concentrating
at Kroonstadt-G French Ar
rives at Smaaldeel.

keSlSCance-6OeFS are Concentrating
at Krconstadt-General French Ar
rives at Smaaldeel.
LONDON, May 1O.-AlthougA the Brit
ish expected considerable opposition at
the difficult drift of the Zaand river, the
latest advices from Smaaldeel, Orange
Free State, indicate that the federals
are not yet ready to make determined
attempt to stop Lord Roberts advance.
The latter's front is so wide and over
whelming in numbers that it is difficult
to see how the Beers can help being
ousted out of Virginia siding as they
were out of Smaaldeel, even if they neg
lected to give battle.
The same conditions will probably
affect the situation at Krco1stadt, hence
the belief that little opposition will be
encountered south Of the Vaal.
The repairs to the bridges over the
Vet river are expected to retard the gen
eral march from Smaaldeel and Four
teen Streams for three or four days,
when General Butler will also be ready.
The general idea is that Lord Roberts
will direct his right OF Harrismith in
order to get In touch with the Natal
army coming through VanReenans pass.
A dispatch from Maseru says the Beers
have deserted both Ladybrand and
Ficksburg in a bad condition, owing to
the reports that the British will prob
ably occupy Senikal, thus threatening
their retreat to the Transvaal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-16

There are a great many caves and
prehistoric mounds in Iowa.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-26

teaches, is involved the greatest danger
of the improper and lax use of banking
funds.
In formulating provisions of law re-
stricting loans to executive officers and
directors, it is important not to make
them so unreasonable as to drive from
such service the active, responsible and
honest business men of the country.
The problem is to devise such restric-
tions for the safety of the depositors as
will discourage improper loaning to di-
rectors while not injuring the deposit
tors by discouraging to too great an
extent the assumption of the duties of
bank dictatorship by the active and re-
sponsible members of the business COM
munity,
Primarily, the law should have in
view the safety of the depositors, and
it should be recognized that their safety
is as much endangered by the passage
of a law which would drive good direc-
tors from the service as by the exist
ence of a law which does not sufficient
ly restrict the opportunity of dishonest
directors to abuse the powers of their
position.
1t seems plain to the Comptroller that
any law upon this subject should make
a distinction in the nature of the re-
strictions upon directors who are not
officers which win not involve as much
of delay in the making of loans to
them as in the making OF loans to the
executive officers of bank, since the
latter have the greater opportunity and
latitude for improper methods in the
use of trust funds.
The Comptroller believes that under
the present law regarding reserve cities
too great latitude is now given the
banks in connection with the use of the
reserve, the primary object of which is
the protection of the depositors OF the
banks, and he recommends that amend
ments to the laws be passed requiring
that larger proportion of the reserve
should be kept in cash in the vaults OF
the bank. Considering the banking
system as whole, the present ability
of banks to use credits with reserve
banks as a basis of loans creates too
great an extension of aggregate deposit
credits as compared with aggregate
cash resources, which, in times of liqui-
dation and financial panic. increase the
necessity upon the banks of demanding
payment of loans from the community
and adds to the Generalization of bust
ness incident to such period By in
creasing the restrictions upon the right
of banks to count deposits with reserve
agents as cash. a firner and safer
foundation will be built under the de-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-26
WHEELING REGISTER, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2s 1900

to all directors loans now outstanding
in the national banks of the country.
I This investigation showed that on
June 20, 1900. the date of the comptrol-
ler's call for statement of condition
from the national banks, that of %, 709
directors of national banks in the
country, 1884 were directly or indi-
rectly indebted to national banks un-
der their management.
The aggregate sum owed by these
1884 borrowing directors and 2,279 Of
ficers and employees who were not direc-
tors was $202,2S7,441. AS the capital
stock of the national banks of the coun-
try on June 29 was $631, $50, 461, it fol-
lows that the direct and indirect liza
bility of directors and officers amount
ed to 32.55 per cent, or about one-third
the capital. These direct and indirect
liabilities OF directors and officers to
banks under their management
amounted to IT'S per cent of the total
loans and discounts of the national sys-
TEN.
The Comptroller then says:
While these tables do not necessarily
indicate that national banking officers
and directors as a whole abuse their
privileges, and many of these directors
loans are among the safest owned by
lieVes the tables show clearly the great
importance of a properly framed law
placing additional restrictions and safe
guards around these loans. in which,
the experience of the banking system
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-26
Officers Elected.

HAVANA, November 25.-At to-
days session of the constitutional
convention Senior Mendez Capote, who
was secretary of war under the Cuban
revolutionary government and secre-
tary of state under Gen. Brooke. and
who was elected delegate to the con-
vcntion by the republicans of the Ma
tanzas province, was elected president,
cast for Senior Tamayo. The other Of
ficers elected were Seniors Rivero and
Llorente, vice presidents, and Seniors
Zayas and Villuendas, secretaries. The
remaining relies of the Yaya assembly
were adopted.