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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
Beverage Sounds the Note.

Senator Beyeridge CT India has
sounded the key. note ef the Mckinley
imperial campaign He was pus for.
ward by the Hanna national committee
to voice the spirit CT tho trust party
and at tue Auditorium iu Chicago. Sept
25, be sums up the whole matter 10
these words:
eff the opposition says thai our con.
stitution forblds the American people
TO hold and govern possessions as their
situation may require, I demand that
thew show me the denial of that power
10 the constitution. We are patton.
We can acquire territory. If we eau
acquire territory We can govern 1t. Ii
We eao govern it We can govern IT 80
its situation may demand Z"
This is new Interpretation of the
constitution. The tenth amendment
to that instrument declares that
'Tbe powers not delegated to the
United States by the constitution noe
prohibited by it to the states. are
reserved to the states or to the people
respectively"
Daoiel Webster held the United
States to be ''govercment of strictly
United powers. Of enumerated, spzcl-
fed and par,icularized powers; aud
whatever is not granted is withheld"
But Senator Beveridge declares for
his party that whatever is not prohibit.
ed is permissible. We can hold
subject people because the constitution
does not expressly cay that We ebali
uot This is the logic of his position.
Yet the constitution was founded
upon the everlasting basis Of the Dec.
laratiou of Independence and that sub
lime deliverence has for is central
priuciple that governments derive their
lust powers from the consent of the
governed aud it holds as self evil
dent truth that all men are created
equal aud are equally entitled to life.
liberty aud the pursuit Of happiness
Il was left for Senator Bs,eridge. to
sweep away both the constitution and
abe Declaration with an epigram
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
GEN. BUTLER.
Republicans Are Gloatlng
Oyer His Antl-Democ-
ratio Views.
Manufacturers' Review

Manufacturers Review
Gen Matthew c.. Butler. ex.United
States senator from South Carolina, is
in danger Of being denounced as an
enemy of the South aud a traitor to his
party by some Of the rampant party
men aud papers of the South. who can
see only evil 10 every mao that dares to
say that Bryanism is not what the
South needs. In an interview publish
ed in the New York Times, Batter is
quoted as follows:
''The South has never been so pros
perons at any time since the civil war
as it is today. aud I think that this
gratifying condition Of affairs is due
principally to the high prices at present
being paid for cotton. believe, for.
ther, that if the present conditions
continue it will only be short time till
the South is thoroughly on her feet
again. In saying this do not speak
as a politician. for l have been out of
politics now for many years, but from
the standpoint OF southern farmer. to
which class / belong"
"How about the political outlook in
the south. general 7"
well, COW you have asked me a
hard question. There is where the pe'
gro comes 10. If it were not for him, I
believe that the existence of the pres
ent political conditions in the South,
which are due to the domination of
populistic ideas, would undoubtedly be
rebuked by the people south of Masee
and Dizon's hOe Many persons in
the South see in protection, especially.
very beneficial thing TO everybody
concerned
"How about the question of lmper-
ialism 10 the South p
"Persop ally, I am ao ezpansionist.
think the Democratic party made
mistake when they raised the cry of
anti.imp mperialism, aod l don't believe
that there is any sacb thing. As for
the Southern people, I dou's see how
any of them, especially those in she
cotton business, cao. ceen anything nos'
beueEcia! to them in the policy Of e1-
psnsIoD.
II think Mr. Mckinley has made
most excellent president. He IS thor
oughiy conscientious. intensely patri'
otic, and has the best interest OF the
country north and south, at heart.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
Thieves in the Vatican.

Rome, Cot 1t became known to
the public today that sbieves had enter.
ed the vatican, forced safe and carried
of securities worth 357 900 lires and
3 3,0O0 lires 10 silver The safe, situ-
ated on the second aoor, belongs to the
management Of the apostolic palace.
which looks after the horses aud
carriages and the decoration Of st
Peters cathedral.
Evidently the burglars were we'll
acquainted with the apartment aud pre-.
pared.
Thus far the investigations by the
Vatican police have been without
results.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
WITHDRAWAL FROM PEKIN
BEGUN

Pekiu, Sept. 80. via Tien Tsin,
Oct 2, via Shanghai, Oct 4-The
withdrawal of the United States force
from Pekin will begin next Wednes
day. Oct. 3 The marines, Maj
Wm. P Biddle commanding, will
march to Tien Tsin and the Four
teenth infantry regiment will follow
them closely. The American garri.
sons at Ho 81 WI and Pei Tsang
will also be Withdrawn
Most of the allied generals are op
posed to the campaign of revenge
which it is supposed the Germans
eave in view. The Germans are
planning a movement east of Tung
Chow to capture the arsenal
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
SUMTER. c. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER TO- 1900

tsooed vito more grave anc dlmcult
problems and DO president has ever
contributed more to their happy and
just solution It was but just and
proper that President Mckinley should
have received q unanimous rencmiua-
ton az the hands of his party, and the
American people show their good judg-
ment aud love for the nation when they
demand and guarantee his reelection in
November next, to the end that four
years more Of prosperity may attend
the people aud that the nation may be
saved from impending dishonor and
ruin.
The Democratic party after shifting
issues from 16 to l has now settled
upon the bogus issue Of "imperialism"
aud claims chat "no people should be
governed without their conceut," while
the people Of this aud other southern
States have constitutions aud laws
thruss upon them by q minority which
deprives the minority of the right to
say under what laws aud by whom
they shall be governed
We endorse the administration in it's
domestic and foreign policy and stand
firmly with it in suppressiog the iusur.
reo.ion 10 the Philippine islands. and
condemn the Democratic party for aid
ing and abe,.ing the Filipinos in their
90 owise course in striking down the
hand that is lifted to help them.
We condemn the Democratic party
for i.s illegal aud unjust election laws
for it's blind partisanship in the selec-
tion Of com nissioners and managers OF
election aud far its boasted policy Of
aisfranchisiug 100000 voters o. the
right Of suffrage and We point out to
the world that this is imperialism run
mad
Upon these issues we invoke the aid
Of all patriotic citizens Of the State 10
the election Of Mckinley and Hoose-
veit for president aud vice president
respectively to the end that peace and
good will, honor and prosperity may
attend the people aod the nation
throughout. it's borders.
The platform vas unanimously adopt
ed, though one man wanted something
said about the lynch law.
The committee on nominations then
reported as follows through Gen
Smalls:
''The committee on nomiuations for g
State tickets beg leave to report that
they have considered the expedieocy o.
placing State ticket 10 the 6ald, and
after careful consideration, they are
unanimously of the opinion that il
would be impracticably and inadvisable
ct this time to make nominations for
Sra.e officers 10 view of the fact thai
the present unjust and unfair reglatra
tioo and election laws practically dis.
franchise nine, ,tenths Of the Republican
voters of this State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
DOES 1T PAY TO BUY CHEAP?

cheap remedy for coughs and colds is all
right, but you want .omsthing that will re-
lieye and cure the more severe and dangerous
results Of throat and lung troubles. What
shall you do? Go to warmer and more regu-
lar climate Yes, if possible; if not possible
for you, then in either case take the only rem.
edy that has Leen introduced in all civilized
countries with success in severe throat and
lung troubles, "Boschee's German Syrup" 1t
not only heals and stimulates the tissues to
destroy the germ diseases, but a!lsys infam-
nation, causes easy expectoratioD, gives good
nights rest, and cures the patient. Try one
bottle. Recommended many years by all drug
gists in the world. For sale by China. 3
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
Hoodvinking the Powers.
The Duplicity Of Chinese Author1-
ties Strongly Suspected.

London, Oct 6, 4 Is mt is
reported in St Petersburg, according
to the correspondent of the Times, at
the Russian capital. that the Chinese
feet in Formosa straits attemepted.to
engage the Russian armored cruiser
Rarik. bu: the latter's speed frus.
tsated the plan
The correspondent says il is prob
able that the allied squadrons will
force the Chinese feet to cal;tulate
or will destroy it.
Shanghai kilograms announce that
the imperial edict dated Sept 80,
ordering the court to be removed to
81 Guam Flu was issued owing to the
famine at Tai Yuan Flu, capital of the
province of Shan 81 They also
express the opinion that the object
of the recent edicts regarding the
degradation of Chinese personages of
high rank is merely to gain time and
to enable China to be in better
position to defy the powers as the
new capital will be virtually inaccess.
ible from the coast
The Shanghai correspondent of the
Morning Post, discussing this aspect
of the case. remarks (: The German
troops have no means of transport
aud any attempt to follow the Chi
nese court would be therefore quite
futile {"
He says that the Chinese firmly
believe in the existence of a Russo
German agreement under which Rus
sia will take ali the territory north Of
the great wall aud Germany the pro-
vinces of chi Ii and Shan Tong
The Times representative at
Shanghai says ''lt is believed here
that highly inAammatory edicts are
being issued secretly and that the
recent public edicts are only intend
ed to hoodwlnk the powers.''
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
Adj. Gen Floyd
Compliments Militia.
Mayor Morgan's Final Re-
port to the Governor.

Columbia, Oct 4.-The trouble in
Georgetown seems to be over. and no
more trouble is anticipated The
militia companies responded with great
promptmess to the call issued to them
and yesterday Adj: Gen Floyd issued
the following special order referring
thereto
Special Order No
Par. With the proioundest appre
citation of the extraordinary prompsoess
with which the volunteer troops Of the
State responded to the call of the gov
ernor in the recent threatened tiot at
Georgetown aud alacrity With which
they moved to the scene of the distur-
bance, is a subject of qualification to
the governor, the adjutap: generals
department and to every worthy citizen
of our State.
Par. lit is subject of pride and
congrstulation to the whole State to see
such evidence Of the improvement Of
the volunteer service aud to witness
it gradually but surely reaching tbas
standard of efficiency that bespeaks
absolutely the safety and peace of the
common wealth whatever the emergen'
cy
Par. III-Special mention is due
Capt H. F. Wilson aud the of1cers and
enlisted men of the Sumter Light
infantry, who 10 the short time Of 40
minutes from receipt o; orders we're oo
the train 81 strong speeding away to
their destination
Par IV-Special note is equally
due Maj Henry Shachte and the OH
GERS and enlisted men Of the First Bat
talioo CT Charleston for great prompt
ness aud dispatch With which three
companies of the battalion, the Sumter
Guards, Capt Hyde; toe Washington
Light infantry Capt Cogswel!, and the
German Fusiliers, Capt Schroeder. and
also the detachment from the German
artillery, Lieut. Henry Notte, and the
Naval Reserves. Lieut. Commander Geo
s. Legare, $50 strong in all, With
rifles and additional armament of Cat
ling gun aud Hotchkiss, we're 10 less
than three hours go route for the scene
Of danger
Pareerapb V-G.est credit is alike
merl,ed by the local companies OF
Georgetown at aud pear the city. CON.
posed Of tie eeorgetoun Rife Guards,
Capt S. NJ. Ward !; the Imperial
Guards, cavalry. Capt B. s. Bourne.
and all the forces are entitled to the
fullest praise for prompsDess ADD cool
ness as we'll as soldierly and gentleman
ly beariog through the trouble. The
governor also desires to note With pride
toe timely offer Of Capt Black OF the
Governors Guards (but very recently
reorganizsd), Of the readiness of off,
Gers and men to obey his call. They
remained iu their ball about 40 strong
until potlhed that their services Woulo
not be needed He also appreciates
the tender of the services of the Rich
land Volunteers, Columbia. Cap: w.
N. kirkland.
Ry order of the Commauder.in Chief,
Miles B. McSweeney.
J. " Floyd,
Adju,apt and Inspector General.
The only telegram from Georgetown
duripg the day was the following
To Gov McSweecey, Columbia. 8. c
Sumter Light Infantry returned bone
this morning All military relieved
from duty. Arrest Of rioters being
made By police without difficulty, and
trial and convictions taking place.
Everything q1iet. Will write full par
ticulars. W. D. Morgan.
Mayor.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

ton guards. can be modified IN the
direction Of temporary expedlents
they will be more likely to receive
the support Of our government. 1t
ie apparent from the complexity OF
the latest Franco Russian proposal
that the phase cf negotiation :bus IN
itiated will take some time to dis
pase of it
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
Bryan Nails a Lie.

Portage. Wis, Oct. 3-W j,
Bryan's attention was today called
to the statement alleged to have
been made by Mr. Kingman. that be
received Sl50.OO0 for insisting upon
the silver plank of the Kansas City
platform, and he said "1t is hardly
worth while to deny the charge of a
man who hides behind woman
whose bame be will not give, but in
order that the most unscrupulous
Republican may have no reason for
repeating the charge l will say that
it ;s absolutely false in every particu.
lar No one ever offered, promised
or gave me that SUM or any other
sum for urging that plank or any
other plank in the Kansas City
platform or any other platform. |
don't know anything about Mr.
Kingman. but it is said that be is q
cousin of Senator Cullom, and | do
know something of Senator Cullom
The senator ought to know whether
his cousin is trustworthy or not and
if the senator will state over his
own signature that be believes what
his cousin says, and is willing to
represent him in an investigation of
the charge | will make him propo.
sition which will give him an oppor-
tunity to produce his evidence
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

Manila, Oct 4-Tbe new Philippine
commission today appropriated $287,
900 (Mexioau) for the payment of sun
dry expenses during September and
also donated $1,000 Mexican to the
widow Of the loyal aud efficient Fill
piuo president of the town Of Santa
Cruz, veugefully murdered by the To-
surgenss The purpose is to chow the
United States governments intention
to protect its friends and faithful
servante, the lioilos of Pauy island aud
its civil government.
A detachment of the Forty fourth
regiment, in Bohoisa, ooe of the Wis.
cayao group. has encountered force
of the enemy, killing 80 Of them. One
American was killed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

Some of tbe Pennsylvania papers
are wsrniDg the mine owners against
importing negroes to take the places
of the striking miners They do
not thiok a race racket would be 8
good way to end the strike racket.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10

It is estimated tba. the cotton crop
10 Texas i. damaged 400, 600 bales.
With cotton at $50 bale this is
serious loss.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-10-10
THE PLATFORM.

The report of the committee on pla.
form was presented by Chairmaa
Diokerson of the committee. The plat
form as prepared reads as follows:
The republican party of South Caro-.
lima 10 convention assembled resfdrms
the principles of the platform adopted
by the republican national convention
held In Philadelphia. upon which
Mckinley and Roosevelt were uomi-
mated, and prides itself upon its
connection with great national party
for the correction Of great moral aud
political abuses upon it, glorious
achievements for humanity and right.
and upon the commercial aud industrial
prosperity vouchsafed to the people
through It's wise and judioious legisle.
.ioo, enforced by honest and patriotic
executives.
10 30 crisis Of the patton has more
confidence been bestowed upon a chief
magistrate than that through which the
present administration has passed aod
is oow passing, aud in no case has that
confidence been more worthily bestowed
than upon that plain. honest aud
patriotic mau Of the people, Wm Mo
Kioley. No president has ever COO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
NOTICE.

At a meeting of the city council of To-
peka held February 90 1900, the following
was adopted by the mayor and council of
the city of Topeka:
Resolved, That in order to promote the
health, comfort and welfare of the city
of Topeka and its inhabitants. it is here
by declared to be necessary to grade.
curb with Colorado sandstone curbing
and pave with Capital City vitrified brick
peka avenue between End and 3rd streets
in the city of Topeka
c. H NETTELS.
I hereby certify that the above is
true copy of the original resolution now
on file in my office.
In Witness Whereof, have hereunto
set my hand and official seal this 2lst day
of February, 1900, at Topeka, Kansas.
(Seal) J. H. SQUIRES,
City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
NOTICE.

At a meeting of the city council of To-
peka held February 20 1900 the following
was adopted by the mayor and council
men of the city of Topeka.
men of the City of Topeka, That in or
der to promote the health, comfort and
inhabitants, it is hereby declared to be
necessary to grade. curb with Fort Scott
blue sandstone curbing and to pave with
vitrified brick on sand founda ton thirty
feet wide, Eleventh street. from the west
Topeka avenue in the city of Topeka
c. H. NETTELS.
1 hereby certify that the above is a
true copy of the original resolution now
on file in my office.
In Witness Whereof. I have hereunto
set my hand and official seal this 2lst day
of February. 1900, at Topeka, Kansas.
(SeaL) J. H. SQUIRES,
City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.
REAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

REAL
RANCHES
49,; 900 acres with 5000 head Of stock.
GAO acres WabaunSee county.
600 acres 90 miles from Topeka.
106-acre bottom farm. s55 per acre.
$50 acres miles out, bottom land,
100 acres near Oakland for sale or trade
10 acres miles from P. O.. partly i'm
50 acres fruit farm. 300 trees. 10 miles
HOUSES
Large house. ~ or lots on Monroe,
good location, So, 500
room house. Topeka ave, H. lots, east
front, fine location, g. 400.
room house on Tyler. close in 81 500.
2 houses, corner Adams and 3rd, cheap.
room house, blocks west of state house
room cottage on Madison, $3.50.
New room house on Madison, IL lots.
5 room house. 2 lots on Harrison. a bar
gain, ST. 400
Kansas avenue business property cheap.
Kansas avenue investment property.
south OF Tenth, rent, SIP per month. Sub
Groom house. IL lots on Lincoln. for
room house, 2 lots. near washburn,
Several he houses cheap on Morris ave-
acres good orchard, room house, all
bottom land.
acres, blocks from car line, 500.
One acre, 4 room cottage, good shade on
car line, close in, 81 900.
One. acre, 4 room house, " mile from
city limits, 5000.
room house. 6 lots 2 miles from Kan
saS avenue, $500.
VACANT LOTS
2 lots on 10th, near Clay, 5000.
Harrison street. between 18th and 14th,
both Sides $3.50 to $500.
Lots in Martin & Dennis addition to sell
cheap or trade.
Lots in ali. parts of the city as cheap
as can be sold.
Houses to rent.
If you wish to buy, sell. insure or ex-
change property, see
EMMETT E. ROUDEBUsH.
Phone 267. lis West 9Th.
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FOR SALE
BY ". c. STEPHENSON & CO.

X lots on Clay St. near paved street.
and cottage of Z rooms, east front, ce
mented cellar, hot water heating plant.
hot and cold bath. sewer connection, cleo
tric light, splendid barn, coal shed and
out buildings $3.50, part cash, balance
time to suit.
room cottage, cellar, we'll, cistern, gas
and gas fixtures, liz lots, shade and blue
grass, between Sixth and Seventh, on
Polk st. s1,So0-00; $500 cash, balance
monthly payments
3 lots on Harrison 8 rooms residence,
steam heat, city and cistern water, sewer
to $500 cash, balance monthly payments.
This is bargain
. lots, 5 room house, on Harrison, near
18th, city and cistern water Price 81 49,
5000 to $500 cash, balance time to suit at
per cent
cottage, mOdernly constructed nice elm
shade trees. Price 81 500; $500 to $500 cash,
balance to suit purchaser.
2 story room house on Topeka ave. be-
tween 3rd and 4th, cellar. city and els
tern water, good barn, all in good condi-
ton, sewer and paving paid for. Price
81 100; $500 cash, balance in payments
An 8 room residence on Van Buren,, .
mantels and CRATES, paved cellar, front
and back stair, gas and fixtures, bath.
sewer connection, paving and sewer paid
for. Only 2 blocks from state house.
Price, $500; $500 to $1,000 cash.
MONEY TO LOAN-On first real estate
mortgages.
Houses and farms to rent.
Fire insurance written at the lowest
rates.
For further particulars call on
w c. STEPHENSON & CO.,
609 Kansas avenue lover Rigby's-)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-24
NOTICE.

At a meeting of the city council of To-
peka, held February 20, 1900. the following
was adopted by the mayor and council of
the city of Topeka:
Resolved, That in order to promote the
health. comfort and welfare of the city
of Topeka and its inhabitants, it IS here
by declared to be necessary to grade.
curb with Colorado sandstone and pave
with vitrifed brick on sand foundation, 45
feet wide, Topeka avenue between the
south line of Fourteenth street and the
south city limits, in the city of Topeka.
c. H. NETTEIS.
1 hereby certify that the above is a
true copy of the original resolution now
on file in my office.
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and official seal this 2lst day
of February. 1900, at Topeka, Kansas.
(Seal) J. H. SQIIRES,
City Clerk.
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MUST CLEAN WALKS.
Street Commissioner Snyder Issues a
Proclamation.

To the Residents of the City of Topeka:
It is reported that a number of per-
sons have fallen and injured themselves
on the sidewalks on account of the peo-
pie having neglected to remove the ice
and snow from the walks in front of
their premises as required by ordinance
numbered $40. Unless all walks are
forthwith cleaned of snow and ice as
required by said ordinance the Offend
ing parties will be arrested and prose-
cuted. J. F. SNYDER,
Street Commissioner.
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wATcHMAKER.

WATCHES cleaned, 75c; clocks, SOC; main
springs. 75c: crystals, 10c. Cash paid for
old gold or silver. All work guaranteed.
Old jewelry exchanged for new. If hard
up. see Uncle Sam. SIP Kansas avenue.