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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
Exports of Corn. {

A Government publication combats.
the notion that American corn is not
popular abroad. On the contrary,
it is asserted that it is not only very
popular, but that it is increasing in
favor every year.
In support of this assertion it is:
shown that in 1891 our exports Of corn
amounted to only 100000 bushels,
of the value of s17, ZOO, 600. Since that
time there has been an enormous In
crease. In the fiscal year 1900 the ex-
ports were nearly 210, 600, 600 bushels,
and in the fiscal year 1901 nearly u.s.
600, GOO bushels. For the present cal
endar year, up to September /, that
is, for eight months, the exports we're
about La, 900. 600 bushels.
The exports before September /
were, of course, of crops prior to that
of the current year. The short crop
of the present and the consequent rise
in price will, of course, make the ex-
ports for the remainder Of the fiscal
year much smaller than they would
otherwise have been. The opinion is.
expressed. however; that, owing to the
higher price, the money value of the
exports may not be decreased.
It is an interesting question what is
increasing the demand abroad for corn.
Efforts that have been made TO teach
the people of foreign countries to eat
corn bread have not generally been
considered very successful. Evidently,
however, Europe, which takes nearly
all our exported corn, is finding some
use for it, if not for human food, in
some other way. Great Britain, the
largest importer, took 85,000.0O bush
els last ear, Germany 46, 600, 600,
France 5000. 600, and the remainder of
Europe 55, 100000 bushels. Whatever
the reason, corn has become a very i'm
portant article of export, and is mani
testify in no disfavor. For the pres
ent we shall not have so much to
spare, but another food crop will cor
rect that.-Courier- Journal.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
Education in the Philippines.

Fred. w. Atkinson. General
Superintendent of Education in
the Philippines, has recently sub
mitted a report covering the
period from Nov. 5, 1900, to May
-, 1901, in which he makes an
interesting statement concerning
the progress of education in the
Philippines.
At the time mentioned there
had been appointed eight super
intendents, eight pricipals and
assistants, and seven hundred and
eighty-one teachers from the
United States, together with two
superintendents and eighty teach
ers from applicants in the Philip
pines. Mr.. Atkinson says that
over eight thousand written ap-
.plications with testimonials were
examined, so great is the desire
of Americans TO take part in this
noble work. In some cases, he
informs us, successful teachers
offer to teach in the Philippines
for smaller salaries than they re-
ceive at home, prompted, let US
hope, by the desire to do good.
It was our privilege some time
aoo 70 talk with A citizen of the
United States who has spent
much time in the Philippines and
who is familiar with the condi-
tions in those islands. He ex-
pressed the conviction that all
the trouble which we have had
there and which we are now hav-
ing grows out of the fact that the
Filipinos do not understand US,
do not understand our ways. do
not know what national charac-
ter is. They were for SO many
years in bondage to Spain that
they have received all their ideas
of government and national hon
or and integrity from that source
They did not have faith in the
promises that the Spanish Gov
ernment made, for they were
taught to believe that such prom
ises were made to be broken and
not to be kept. The gentleman
referred to said that it was p!tliuI
to see how the Filipinos mlstrust-
ed the United States Government
It was more pitiful, he added, tc
see how even friendly Filipino:
thoroughly misunderstood US
When friendly witnesses are pu'
on the stand they testify in tho
Governments behalf, no matter
what the facts in the case may be
They have been taught to be
lieve that that is what a Govern
ment witness is for.-Richmonc
Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
Art in The Schools.

We are told that in the city Of Chic
ago the walls Of the school-rooms are
lined with good reproductions Of ia
nous pictures. every school having IT'S
supply. Occasionally exhibits Of pic.
lures are given, and small charge of
admission made, and the proceeds are
used in buying more pictures.
This question is also attracting at
tention in New York and an exhi bitlon
was held last week in the museum Of
Teachers College, under the direction
of an artist The publishers of pic
lures from all over the world sent
specimens of their work, suitable for
hanging on the walls CT the schools.
The purpose of the exhibition was to
show the available material and to
suggest the proper grouping of sub.
jects. There were also specimens OF
statuary, together with some remarka-
bic photographs.
This is a most commendable depart
ure and we should be glad to see the
suggestion put into practice in the
Virginia schools. Every child is I'M
pressionable and every child is large
" Influenced by its environment. 1t
is therefore matter of supreme i'm
portance that when the child's mind is
being trained and its character form
ed its surroundings should be as pleas
ant and as inspiring as possible. No
one thing will more surely conduce 20
good results in this direction than an
attractive and artistic scohol-room.
Pictures are most suggestive and every
child will be benefited by acquiring q
love for art More than that, these
art exhibits in the school-room may
be The means of discovering art talent
in this child or that and possibly OF
developing artists. If the children
OF this land are educated to love the
true. the beautiful and the good, there
will be general uplifting of the next
generation.-R Richmond Times.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
The Trans-AIaskan Railway.

Denver capitalists have their plans
we'll under way for the Trans Alaskan
Railway, which will start at Iliamna
lake and extend to Cape Prince Of
| Wales, where steamers will connect
with the Trans-Siberian Railway.
The entire length of the road will be
$50 miles and it will traverse a coun-
try rich beyond the dreams of avarice.
An engineer representing the projec-
tors has just returned to Denver and
makes report which will arouse new
interests in the Alaskan gold fields.
He says the country is teeming with
gold, that there are vast fields of coal,
immense quantities of timber and
many indications of oil. Copper is
found in chunks,' one piece weigh
ing so pounds.
Starting at Cooks inlet, which is
navigable water, the road will cross
the Nushgak river, which is navigable
for 900 miles; the Kushowim, which
is navigable for $50 miles; the Tana-
ma, which is navigable for 900 miles,
and the great Yukon, which is larger
( in places than the Mississippi. It will
be little more than a ferry ride to
cross Bering strait and connect with
the Russian Railway. Prince Hilkop,
cousin of the czar, is the head of
the Siberian Railway, and is person
al friend of J. j. Frey. president of
the Trans Alaskan. It is expected
that both railroads. will be completed
within five years.
Mr.. Joseph T. Cornfeld, who built
the White Pass road, says the Trans
Alaskan will be great money maker.
The White Pass road paid go per cent
dividend last year.
The construction of this railway will
mean the taking out of many millions.
more of Alaskan gold. Undoubtedly
there are vast quantities of it there.
This will add to the wealth of the
world and help to keep up the good
times, which are due in a great meas
ure to the gold finds of recent years.
e It means a more systematic search
for the precious metal than has yet
been undertaken. The completion Of
the road will put Uncle Sam in very
close touch with his next-door neigh
Dor, the czar.-Atianta Constitution.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
HAY-PhUNeEFOTE TREATY RATIFIED.
Vote Stood u to 6---Amend.
ments Rejected.

Washington, Dec. lo.-Ihe
senate today ratified the Hay
Pauncefote canal treaty by the
decisive vote of u to 6. The
vote was reached few minutes
before 5 o'clock after almost five
hours discussion behind closed
doors. There were no incidents
during this entire time. The de-
bate was confined exclusively to
discussion of the merits of the
affair and the policy of its pro-
visions. The principal speech OF
the day was made by Senator
Teller, in opposition to the treaty,
and he was followed in rapid sue
cession BY II or IS other sena-
tors, who spoke briefly either for
or against the motion to ratify.
Senator Teller in his speech
expressed confidence that the
resolution would be adopted by
the senate and while he had no
purpose to attempt to prevent
that result he was convinced that
there are very few senators who
are really satisfied with the
treaty. With Great Britain in
her present mood, he said, that it
would have been possible to Sc
cure a treaty which would give
entire satisfaction and he sharply
criticised the state department
for failing to do so. He took the
position that it would have, been
sufficient to abrogate the Clayton
Bulwer treaty and said that Eng
land knew well enough that with
that result accomplished she
could very well trust the United
States to maintain the neutrality
of the canal as this country had
been prepared to do 50 many
years.
Among the other speakers of
the day were Senators Clay, Fair
banks, McCumber, McLaurin of
Mississippi, Culberson, Mallory,
Mason, Tillman, Bacon and Bate.
Senator Clay was one of the
southern senators who spoke in
advocacy of the treaty.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
WORK OF CONGRESS LAID OUT.
Senate viii Probably Ratify Treaty.
Revenue for Philippine Islands.

Washington, Dec. 15.-The disposi-
ton of the senate is to do very little
business, beyond acting upon the Hay
Pauncefote treaty, before adjournment
for the holidays. In accordance with
the agreement reached Friday the
treaty will be voted on before the SEN
ate adiourns tomorrow. Senator Tel
Ter will make the first speech of the
day tomorrow and he will be followed
by other senators with brief speeches.
The opponents of the treaty admit
there is no doubt for ratification.
On Tuesday the announcement of
the changes in committees will be
made, and there is a probability that
after this announcement the senate
will adjourn until Thursday when the
adjournment for the holidays will take
place, extending to Jan. 6. II there
are business sessions Wednesday and
Thursday, Senator Morgan will make
an effort to secure action on his bill
authorizing the acquisition of right of
ways for the Nicaragua canal, but
senators on the Republican side of the
chamber are inclined to postpone all
important legislation until after the
holidays. There probably will be ac-
ton before the adjournment Thursday
on a number of nominations, and the
chances are that Attorney General
Knox's nomination will be among
those to secure attention. The intro
dnction of resolutions bearing on the
case of Admiral, Schley also is among
the probabilities, but no action in that
direction is anticipated for the present.
HOUSE FORECAST.
Washington, Dec. 15.-The house
this week will pass the bill to provide
temporarily revenues for the Philip
pine islands which was reported from
the ways and means committee last
Friday. Under the agreement then
made general debate will extend
throughout Tuesday and until 4
O'Clock on Wednesday when vote will
be taken. There will be no opportu-
nifty to amend the measure. There
will be a break in the party lines on
both sides of the house. Mr.. Mccall
of Massachusetts,, the Republican
member of the ways and means COM
mittee who opposed the Puerto Pico
bill during the last congress. will
speak against the measure and will be
supported in his dissent from his Re,
publican colleagues by Mr.. Littleheld
of Maine, and perhaps several other
Republicans who opposed the Puerto
Rican biIl and who hold that a similar
issue is presented at this time. On
the Democratic side Mr.. Robertson, a
member of the ways and means com
mittee, will support the bill and the
remainder of the Louisiana delegation
will do likewise. Representing the
sugar cane interests of their State
they are opposed to concessions on
sugar duties either from the Philip.
pines or Cuba. The general belief
is that the bill will secure as. many
Democratic votes as it loses votes on
the Republican side, and that the
majority in favor of it when placed
upon its passage will be about the Re
publican majority in the house.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
GOOD TIMES EVERYWHERE.

Still Oh Georgy's raisin'
The merriest kind of tune;
Roses in December
Whisperin' of June.
When you think it's winter,
With its skies of gloom,
Suddenly frosthake
Melts into bloom!
Atlanta Constitution.
An here in Luzeanner,
Why, everything's in bloom,
And even when it's rainin'
It's pourin' down perfume.
The birds are always singin'
In sunshine an in rain,
An buccaneers raisin'-
Well, everything and cane.
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Up here in Chicago,
Where culture fairly huns,
Society is sportin'
Its big chrysanthemums.
The gayest lot Of people
You ever come across
G re pullH III Jul CNSHlIl
.l-worshipping the hoss.
Chicago Tribune.
In Maryland we're happy
The nor breeZes pipe:
The canvasbac!S is blooming
.And the terrapin is ripe,
Tire bardshell crab is tempting
The jaded appetite:
The oyster makes Us joyous
The world is running right.
baltimore American.
An Cleveland town is boomin'
She's spreaGin' out like sin,
And has to keep a-stretchin'
70 let the strangers in.
Shes got a court house comm.
Likewise city hall:
An up aloft Tom Johnson
Is watchin' DER us all.
Cleveland Plaindealer.
An Jest while you're a talkin',
B'gosh, we'd have you know
There's allus suthin' doin'
Right here in Buffalo
An Jest as a reminder
o. suthin' great an gram
We're workin' like tarnation
A-tearin' down, the Pan.
PJ1ffa1o NpUc
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

held so dear and had it changed by an
act of the legislature. For several
years the present senator was driver
on the tow path of the Baltimore and
Ohio canal, part of which property he
now controls. He is thorough Ger
man scholar and it was amongst the
German communities of western Mary
land that he first waved his political
banner. He has the reputation of be-
ing a splendid heart to heart talker
amongst the boys, but there are one
or two other senators besides him
that also have that kind Of notoriety.
There is disposition to let all ques-
tions rest until after the holidays, and
since the speakers assignments on com
mittees there has been little to do but
settle down.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
MlY INCREASE THEIR PhY.
4 Bill Being Prepared in Congress
10 Double Salaries.

Washington, D. c., Dec. 14.-Con
gress will commence on Monday the
longest winter holiday it has ever
given itself Generally the date for
the Christmas recess starts about the
21st, but the congressman, getting
into very liberal mood, have deter
vmined on a full three weeks, during
which time only the lobbyist Will be
able TO worry about legislation.
There seems to be well developed
idea that this congress will increase
the salaries Of its members from
50, COO to $4,000 rer annum. This
question is generally broached at each
session. but majority of the congress
men have come to consider that q dcu
bic amoGnt of coin would be more SAT
isfactory, so it is believed that the bill
will pass. Such a bill has been form
ulated and viii give many members an
opportunity CT showing their regard for
the United States treasury.
The numerous resolutions passed by
different societies and the many
speeches made against Senator Vel
lington of Maryland at the time Of
bis alleged remarks about Mr.. Mckin-
ley have been of no result and there
apparently will be no effort made by
any Of the senators TO oust the Mary
lander.
His own explanation seems to have
satisfied the most indignant and there
the matter rests. Senator Wellington
is perhaps one Of the most remarkable
of the self-made men in the senate.
His real name is a long German name,
but soon after he arrived at age he be-
came tired of the troubleelt caused
| ~soe,,sl, Il, r,rono11noa thatE&hich he
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
MARGOAPs GREART INVENTION.
Messages Game f,700 Miles With.
out Wires---InVentor Satisfied.

ST. Johns N. F., Dec. 14.-Signor
Marconi announced the most wonder
full SEMITIC discovery of modern times
tonight in stating that he had recelv-
ed electric signals across the Atlantic
ocean from his station in Corn
wall, England. He explains that
before leaving England he made
plans for accomplishing this re-
suit, for while his primary OBJ
iect was to communicate with ocean
liners in mid ocean be hoped also to
succeed in attaining the wonderful
semitic achievement Of wireless tele-
graphy across the Atlantic.
Signor Marconi's station in Corn
wall is most powerful. He possess
ed an electric force, generated there, a
hundred times greater than his ordi-
nary stations. Before he left England
he arranged that the electrician in
charge of the station, which is located
at Poldhu, should begin sending sig
mails daily after certain date, which
Signor Marconi would cable him after
having perfected his arrangements
here. Signor Marconi arrived here a
week ago Friday, selected Signal Hill,
at the entrance to the harbor, as an
experimenting station and moved his
equipment here.
Last Monday he cabled to the
Poldhu station to begin sending sig
mails at 3 p. H., daily and to continue
them until 6 p. M, these hours being
respectively 11.30 a. m., to 2.30 p. m.,
St. Johns time. During these hours
Wednesday Signor Marconi elevated
the kite with an aerial wire by means
of which signals are sent or received:
He remained at the recorder attached
to the receiving apparatus, and to his
profound satisfaction signals were re-
ceived by him at intervals. according
to the programme arranged previously
with the operator at Poldhu.
These signals consisted of repeating
at intervals the letter ''s'' which in
Miarconi's code is made by three dots
or quick strokes. This signal was re
peated so frequently and so in accord
ance with the plan, arranged to pro.
vide safeguards against possibility OF
a mistake, that Signor Marconi was
satisfied that it was genuine trans
mission from England.
Again on Thursday during the
same hours, the kite was elevated
and the same signals were re-
newed. This made the assurance so
complete that Signor Marconi cabled
to his principals in England. and also
informed the governor of Newfound-
land, who apprised the British cabinet
of the success of the experiments.
Signor Marconi, though satisfied OF
the genuineness of the signals, and
that he has succeeded in his attempts
in establishing communication across
the Atlantic without the use OF wires,
emphasized the fact that the system IS
as get only in an embryo stage, and
that the possibility of its ultimate
development is demonstrated by the
success of the present experiments
with incomplete and imperfect ap-
paratus, as the signals can only be re-
ceived by the most sensitively adjust
ed apparatus, and Signor Marconi IS
working under great difficulties owing
to the conditions prevailing here.
The Cornwall coast is l, TOO miles
from St. Johns.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
C-cilueCiG.

The base Of celluloid is common pa-
Der. BY action of sulphnric and nlsHc
aeids it is changed to gun cotton. thea
dried ground and mixed with from ~
20 40 Der cent of camphor, after which
It is ground ine colored with powder
colors cast in sheets. pressed very
hard and ct last baked between sets Oh
supcrheated rollers.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

sas introduced resolution eX-
tending the thanks of congress
and of the American people to
Admiral Schley and the officers
and men under his command dur
ing the battle of July 3, 1898. off
the harbor of Santiago, Cuba. In
submitting the resolution MI.
Jones made no statement and 1t
was referred without consent to
the committee on naval affairs.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
sazas Two Fr.n Daata.

Cur Into daughter had an a:rsost fatal
.ttaca of whooIiag coaso aad bronchitis" :"
writes Yrs " K. Kavilan :, OF Arrnonk n.
Y but when all other rer, dies failed, We
saved lie. life with Or Kings New Discovery.
Cur ri,ce, who lad Consumption 10 an ad-
vance stage. siso used this wonderful medi-
cine an, today sac is perfectly ell :" Despe
rate throat and lung diseases yield to DR..
Kings New Discovery as to no other medicine
IN eartn IaH.llible tor Coughs and Colds.
soc a, d sl.'a bottles guaranteed by J. F W.
I,aI,orme. Trial bottles free.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
South America.

Competent authorities assert that
South America has greater undeyelop-
ed resources than any other portion of
the world. Any crop grown elsewhere
can be duplicated there, and the coun-
try abounds in mines Of coal, silver and
gold, most Of which have been only
slightly developed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18
A More vi,nl sIatter.

Ibid you eyer think what you would
do if you had the Duke Of Westmin-
Ster's income?" --:....>..
Village Pastor.-No,s but / have some
times wondered what the duke would
do il he had mine.-London Baptist
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

HT Mcintyre, st Paul, Mimi, who has
been troubled with a disordered stomach
says, ssChamberlain's Stomach and LiveI
Tablets do me more gooo than anything |
have ever taken" For sale by DR. A j
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-12-18

THE MATTER IN SENATE.
Washington, Dec. I6.-An echo
of the verdict of the court of in
uuiry in the case of Rear Admiral
Schley was heard in the senate
today when Mr.. Jones of Arkan-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-08-30

Drying preparations simply devel-
op dry catarrh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to the membrane and decom-
pose, causing far more serioustrouble than.
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snufs
and use that which cleanses, soothes and
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such a remedy
and will cure catarrh or cold in the head
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. AL druggists sell the
Soc. size. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren st., NY.
/. The Balm cures without pain, does not
irritate or q sneezng. It spreads itself
over an irritated and angry surface, reliev-
ing Immediately the painful inflammation.
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1901-08-30
COURT HOUSE cULLlNGs.

#a.. AAEsG& StAl. RtNEf ...#ssA t#t 9M
The Rev. James Tweedles Smith
was seen running at about a 2:9O
clip the other day. Deputy Elms-
lie shouted at him and Charley
said he cut his finger and was hur-
rying to the court house for some
court plaster.
Speaking Of court plasters there
are several other kinds that can
upon proper application be OBJ
tanned Of preserved at the court
house, for instance, a divorce OF q
mortgage.
Three thousand real estate in
struments recorded in the past
four months is the record in the
register of deeds office, and it kept