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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-15
WALL STREET PANIC is over.
Northern Pacific Stock Drops to
$50 and Shorts Settle at
That Figure.

New York, May 10.-Wall street
emerged from it's gloom this morning
and with growing confidence ended
the day with something like buoyant
elation. Prices of stock went up with
a rush, at the last, closing at about
top and with the net losses left after
yesterdays session pretty largely re-
covered. There are some clouds re-
naming on the situation this morning
and some natural trepidation lest the
violent collapse of yesterday should
have left some casualties which would
not be disclosed until the clearing
house sheets of the stock exchange had
been made up. Early in the day the
official announcement was made that
the sheets of all the members of the
exchange had been cleared perfectly
and that all their checks had been
honored. This relieved the last feel
ing of apprehension and the feverish
and earnest signs which were manifest
in the stock market during the first
hour disappeared. Things quieted
down into a steady condition OF busi-
ness such as has not been witnessed in
Wall street for many weeks.
The measures taken over night to
clear the situation left little to fear.
The agreement to allow the shorts in
Northern Pacific to settle at $50 really
went to the root of the crisis and
wiped out the impelling cause of yes
terday's panic. The announcement by
the banks that yesterdays loans
which had been provided by agree
ment among the leading institutions
of the street, would not be called to-
day, kept the situation free from addi
tional tension.
With threatening conditions remov-
ed, a rebound in prices was natural
and in evidence. The extent to which
it ran was, however, surprise, and
was attributed to various causes.
There is no doubt that among those
who were loosers in yesterdays slump
were many of ample resources, who
viewed the situation with sporting
instinct and a determination to recoup
losses by following the market. It
was the popular belief that some OF
the western potentates who were ad-
forced to walk sideways
during portion of yesterdays events,
were again in the market this after
noon in a bold attempt to retrieve
their losses. The obvious leadership
of the movement of Union Pacific and
the southwestern group gave ground
for the conjecture that it was based
on benefits expected to accrue to I'm
ion Pacific from control of Northern
Pacific: a control which was stoutly
claimed today, but as emphatically |
denied by the Hill-Morgan partisans.
It was remarkable that the breaking
Of the corner in Northern Pacific by
the settlement with the shorts at $50 |
brought almost no stock upon the !!
market. But it is evident that the |
parties in the Northern
Pacific are not yet prepared to let go
Of single available share of the
stock. The settlement with the
shorts progressed today at the Office
both of Kuhn, Loeb & Co. and j. P.
Morgan & Co., and it is probable that
only the completion of the settlement
will reveal how much of the purchases
If stock made by the two parties
within the last week can be delivered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-15
news ITEMS.

The Illinois legislature has appro--
priated s25, 600, for an exhibit at the
Charleston Exposition.
Mrs. Cornelia Thompson, widow of
the late Gen. Waddy Thompson, who
formerly lived in Greenville, lost her
life in the Jacksonville fire. She was
between 10 and so years old.
Rear Admiral Schley is in London
returning to the United States.
There was a Confederate veteran in
the parade Friday afternoon who has.
been convict in the State penitenti-
ary for Is years. He was VIM. Wa
tiers, OF Darlington county, who was.
convicted of horse-stealing in June,
1886. The circumstances under which
the conviction took place were pecu-
liar, the veteran having been drunk
at the time. The petition has been
under consideration for some time.
The governor determined to grant the
pardon SO that Waters could take part
in the reunion parade.
Senator McLaurin has accepted in
vitations to speak in Greenville on
May % and in Gefney on May 25.
Citizens of Spartanburg have joined
in request to the senator to speak in
that city on July 4, and citizens Of
Anderson are arranging to take date
for that city.
Last Tuesday the tug Williams, with
a barge containing seventyive ne
groes, provisions, mules, carts, spades.
and other implements, left George
town for Hagley, from which place
railroad will be built to Pawley's Isl
and. The A. G. Z. Co. is having this
work done, making the transit from
Georgetown to the Island in one hour.
1t is reported that the fare will be 35>
cents for the round trip.-Georgetown
Outlook.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-15
MEDICAL EXAMINERS.

DR.. S. C. Baker has given notice
that the State Board of Medical Exam
iners will meet at the State house at
9 a. m. on Tuesday, the 2lst inst. for
the purpose of examining applicants
for license to practice phyyslc and sur
gerry in this State.
Before being permitted to enter upon
the examination all applicants must
present to the board a satisfactory GER
tificate Of neral character, a diploma
of graduation from a reputable medical
college and pay the sum of 50.
Special rates to Columbia have been
allowed by the railroads. The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-15
GREAT LABOR union.

Boston, May 12.-As result Of the
Textile Workers Convention which con-
cluded its session at the Quincy house
tonight, $1,000 men and women en-
ployed in the textile industries of
North America will be members of one
great labor organization to be known
as the United Textile Workers of
America. Representatives of the Inter
national Union of Textile Workers and
the American Federation of Textile
Operatives were present, with James
Duncan, vice president of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, acting as
chairman Both organizations decided
to amalgamate and apply for d charter
under the titled named After that is
secured the Mule Spinncrs Union and
the Loom F'ixers Union viii affiliate
themselves with the organization
which Will eventually mean mem
bership of 800, 600, and an amicable
understanding between textile en-
ployes in the North and South. In the
past the employees in the South have
been members of the International
Textile Workers while the northern
operatives have been members Of the
American Federation of Textile Opera
tives and for long time union has
been sought by the officials of both.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-15
:PLA77 RESOLUTION CONSIDERED.
Cuban Convention Refers the Nat
ter TO Committee on Relations.

Habana, May 13.-The Cuban cor
shitutional convention met today IN
secret session and formally considered
the report of the commission that went
to Washington to obtain more definite
information regarding the intentions
of the United States government,
Gen. Sanguily objected to the report
on the ground of incompleteness,
pointing out that the commission
made no recommendations. "They
were sent to Washington he said,
with the object of getting some of
the bases changed, but they offer no
explanation as to why the changes
could not be effected, nor do they ex-
press an opinion regarding acceptance
or rejection of the Platt amendment
as we had expected they would
Senors Tamayo, Lorente and Betan-
court replied that Secretary Root had
explained that the bases could not be
changed, as the Platt amendment was
the final policy Of the Washington ad-
ministration. Itwas useless, therefore,
lhey went on to say, for them to insist
on change, but the construction Mr..
Root had put upon the bases, together
with his assurance that the United
States would establish an Independent
government in Cuba and would not
interfere with Cuban sovereignty in
huenced them in favor of accepting
the amendment although they did not
recommend this course in the report.
Senor Portuondo declared that he
did not agree with his colleagues who
had already spoken, but was opposed
to accepting the Platt amendment.
Senor Capote was not present. but it
is understood that he agreed with the
Senor Juan Gaulber5o Gomez moved
that the report be referred to the COM
mittee on relations whose last report
has still to be acted upon. He admit
ted that the. commissions visit to
had thrown new light
upon the amendment, but be thought
it only just that the committee should
be allowed an opportunity to change
the report in order to conform to the
new conditions.
An attempt was made to take an i'm
mediate vote with reference to the
but the motion of Senor
Gomez was finally carried, the COM
mittee being instructed to act prompt
".
1t is expected that several days will
elapse before the amended report will
be submitted to the convention. A
is on foot to delay action
until after the municipal elections.
A majority of the committee on re-
lations, Senor Taman Villuendas and
are in favor of accepting
the Platt amendment. Senors Gomez
and Silva oppose acceptance.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-15
HOMICIDE IN CLARENDON.

summerton, May lo.-As result of
an alteration between Eugene Lomay
and Andrew Cantey, (both colored,)
the latter was shot and instantly kill
ed by the former. The men We're farm
hands on the plantation of the Rev. II.
A. Sublett. where the killing occur
red this morning. at half-past eight
O'Clock
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-15
4 Poor millionaire

Lately starved in London because be could
not digest his food. Early use of D. Kings
New Life Pills would have saved him They
strengthen the stomach, aid digestion, promote
assimilation, imi rove appetite. Price 25c.
Money back if not satisfied Sold by J W
DeDorme, druggist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-15

Russiais the only one of the great
nations of Europe whose foreign COM
merce is in favorable condition, and
her balance of trade is only about
81, 900, 600, while that of the United
States was 1921, 600, 600 during the last
nine months, gain OF s127, 900, 600
over the previous year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-05-15

The least IN quantity and most 10 quality
describes DeWit,'s Little Early Risers, the
famous pills for constipation, and liver COM
plsin.s.-J s Hughson / Go.
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a GRAND OLD MAN.

The Philadelphia Press has for its
editor the postmaster general, and is
therefore regarded as the foremost
organ of the Mckinley administra-
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-25
There is more Catarrh in this sec.

There Is more Catarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other
diseases put together, and until the
last few wears was supposed to b.
incurable. FOR great many y; lrs
doctors pronounccd it local disease
and prescribed local remedies, and
by constantly failing to cure with
local treatment. pronounced it in
durable. Science has proven catarrh
TO be a constitutional disease, and
therefore reQuiues institutional
treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure.
manufactured by F.J. Cheney & Co.,
Toledo, Ohio, is the only cOnstitu-
tional cure on the market. 1t is
taken internally in doses from ten
di ops to a teaspoonful. 1, acts di-
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces OF / Q system. They offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case it fails
to cure. Send for circulars and
testimonials.
F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills ere the best.
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and confirmed rs member Of st.
Peters Lutheran church of Globe Mills
Mar. II, 1877.
Oct. 2, 1888, he was married to Mi
nerva Pontinus. This union was bless
ed with three children, all sons, viz
Reno, Harry and Charles.
He was buried at Globe Mills Sun
day morning, 1t is said that the fun.
eral was the largest ever held in the
Zieber's church. about 400 persons be.
ing present. The Sunday school turn
ed out very well to pay their last res,
poets to their superintendent. The de.
ceased had always been noted person
in Middlecreek township,a good citizen
and kind neighbor. He took an in.
terest in home politics, and was an ar.
dent church worker, having been su-
perintendent of the Globe Mills Sunday
school for number of years. He was
the oldest school teacher of the town.
ship, having taught 10 terms of public
school besides several terms in Union
county. The writer joins his many
friends in extending their sympathy
and coincidence to the bereaved family,
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POLITICAL DRIFT.

\ LREADI the tongues are beginning to
n wag concerning the status of the political
field for next springs primary. The Posi- has
been informed that quite number of names
have already been suggested in connection with
the various nominations which are to be made at
that time. The Posi- is not authorized to an
nounce any names of gentlemen as candidates,
but for the benefit of the readers of this period-
cal, which is the public servant, we wish to
name those who are mentioned in an unofficial
way as probable candidates for the various
positions to be filled. There will be quite a
long list of vacancies Congress, Assembly,
Sheriff, County Treasurer Three County Com
missioners, Three County Auditors, Coroner and
state delegate.
For Representative to the National House of
Representatives from our new congressional dis
trict we have heard the names of Hon. G. Alfred
Schoch of this place, DIR. A. NJ. Smith of Adams
burg and Hon. +. NJ. Hummel of Selinsgrove.
For Assembly there are rumors of w. w.
Wittenmyer and Prof. F. c. Bowersox of this
place ard even the name of DR.. Smith is fire.
quently mentioned for third term. A little
echo brings the names also in this connection of
Geo. Nj. Wilmer and DR.. E. w. Toole. For
sheriff there seems to be little doubt of Charles E.
Sampsell Of Pennscreek being candidate. Other
names have been mentioned, such as j. Kohler
Peck, Alfred Specht, Isaac Spots, J. Frank
Reitz and Pilgrim s. Ritter. For County
treasurer there were such names suggested as Ex-
County Treasurer WIN. H. Riegle, Irwin Laud-
enslager, and d. A. Kern. Others have also
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PIcnics, Festivals, Etc.

THURSDAY, july 25th, The 5th an
nual reunion of the Reformed church
in Pennsylvania will be held at Island
Park, between Sunbury and Northum-
berland. Addresses will be delivered
by Rev. J. c. Bowman, ID. ID. and Rev.
J. NJ. Shick, ID. ID.
SATURDAY, july ~, a festival will
be held at Mt. Pleasant Mills. Re
freshments of all kinds will be served.
SATURDAY, AUG 3rd, n festival will
be held at the Hummel's Church,
the proceeds for the benefit of the
church.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd, the annual
picnic of the Paradise Sunday school
will be held in Pages grove.
SATURDAY. AUGUST 3rd. The Wit
mer's United Evangelical S. S. will
hold their annual picnic as Verdilla in
w. w. Sholly's grove. Able speakers
and band have been engaged.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3rd, The 10th
annual picnic of the Vera Cruz Evan.
Luth. S. S. will be held at Lemons
Grove, mile north of Mahantongo
station, N. c. Ry. Supt. Bowersox of
this place and Others will make ad-
dresses.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10th, The
Grubb's Sunday School will hold their
annual picnic.
THURTDAY AUGUST Is, The Susque-
hanna Lutheran Reunion will be
held on Island Park, near Sunbury,
Prominent speakers will be present
who will deliver addresses.
SATURDAY, AUGUST Gath, the annu-
al picnic of st. Johns Sunday school
at Mt. Pleasant Mills will be held at
Fremont.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th, The 14th
annual choir conventio will be held
near Freeburg. The "Choir Leader
containing the choruses for the day
can be had for rehearsal for cents Of
VIM. Meyer, Pres, Freeburg, Pa.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7th, The four Sun
day Schools Of Troxelville will hole
their annual picnic.
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FiREMEN's STRIKE Is NOW OFF.
sixteen Companies viii Take Men
Back; Seven Refused.

Wilkesbarrs. Pa. July 2S.-Ths
strike OF the stationary 6remen was
officially declared of last night at q
joint meeting Of the strikers and ex.
ecutive boards Of United Mine Work
ers. The meeting was . stormy one.
The committees appointed by the Joint
conference yesterday to call on the
coal operators and ascertain how many
OF the strikers could hope for rein
statement reported 16 Of the compan-
les as In favor of taking back the old
men, and that seven refused. Among
the latter was the Lehigh Valley Coal
company, which employs in this dis
trict about 5000 men. The United
Mine Workers promise to take up the
cases Of all men refused reinstAte-
ment. It is thought that in q day or
two all the strikers will be back In
their old places despite the stand
taken by some Of the companies.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-07-25
Loose Stone Road Law.
ACT NO. 301.

To amend an act, entitled An,
to provide for the improvement Of
main travelled public roads" appUyl
May second, one thousand eight hun|
red and ninety-nine; changing N
time said act should be in operatO|
and imposing penalty in case ofne|
lect or refusal of supervisors or I'd
commissioners to carry out the prod
sions of said act.
Section C. BE it enacted, &C., Th|
section of an act, entitled "An act
provide for the improvement Of d
main travelled roads," which read.
follows: "From and after the pas,sI
of this act, the township supervise
and road commissioners of the seved
townships within this Commonweal|
shall, annually, on the first Monday
April, enter into a contract with d
more taxpayers to remove or takeav|
the loose stones from the main traye|
highways in such township, at d
cnce a month, during the month.
April, May, June, July, August, y
tember, and October of each year"
and the same Is hereby amended
read as follows
That from and after the passage
this act, the township supervisors s
road commissioners of the several tov|
ships within this Commonwealth shl
( by contract or otherwise, remove \
take away the loose stones from Y
travelled roads or highways in aa
township, at least once each mont
during the months Of May, June, 4
gust and October, in each year.
Section 2. In case of neglect OF
fusal of the supervisors or road Nd
missioners to carry out the provhti
of the first section of this act shall d
felt and pay for every offense nesls
or refusal a fine or penalty not e1css
ing ten dollars, to be recovered by I
ton of debt, in the name of the ca
monwealth, before any justice Of !
peace or alderman of the county, vi
costs of suit. One-half Of such fine
60 to the intormer or prosecutor, anda
other one-half to be applied to repa
ing the roads or highways of the tOV
ships.
Approved-The Cd day ofUuly
d. 1901. WILLIAM A. STONE
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trimmed with Weis laces and embroideries
should be as handsome as the bellies of the met
ropolis.

The POsT's editorial last week OH the water
works idea has elected favorable comment. The
first thing to do will be to organize stock COM
pany of home people, find out the cost of erect
ing good system of water works and make the
proposition to the council, who, if proposition is
right, should give the right of way to lay the
pipes. The residents of Franklin are showingan
unusual interest in the water works proposition
and have signifed an anxiety to make contracts
for the use of water for domestic purposes, and
also for use in case of fire. The watel works
plant should also include complete sewerage
system. Good sewerage doubles the value of
water works Do not delay tins important
matter. Something should be done at once
The Lewistown Democrat and Sentinel Satur-
day issued twenty-five page industrial edition.
The issue is teeming with half tone cuts of
scenery, buildings and business men. The read
ing matter shows Lewistown's advantage as an
industrial centre and its success 1t gives also
some history of the town and county and is
called the especial Twentieth Century Edition"
1t is credit to the town and county and we
hope profit to the father Of the enterprise.
THE Posi- begs to acknowledge the receipt OF
the first two numbers of the Parkesburg Press
published by j. f. and A. II. Paxson. 1t is a
very newsy paper, published by two enterpris.
ing young men and they have the best wishes of
the Posi- for prosperous future.
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DEATH COLUMN.
MRS. CATHARINE HOWELL.

Catharine Stahlnecker was born Au.
gust 10, lS47, married March IS, 1856,
to John Howell, died July %, 1901,
aged SO years, II months and 4 days,
She is survived by her husband, three
sons and three daughters and grand.
children. They formerly resided a,
Mt. Pleasant Mills, but for the past ;
or years have resided in Middleburg
She suffered for four or five years from
a complication of diseases. Funera
Thursday morning at IL A. NJ.
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ANNIE MARIA ROW.

Little Annie Row, daughter of Theo-
dore and Mary Row of Kreamer, died
Tuesday evening of last week at 1C
O'Clock, Of consumption. She was an
intelligent and kind-hearted girl, al
obedient daughter and loving sister
The remains were inferred at Salem
Sunday morning. The deceased was
aged l3 years, 8 months and 8 days
The chronicler extends his heartfelt
sympathy to the bereft. May they
have the satisfaction of knowing what
is their loss is Heavens gain.
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WIIkssbarre MaehInisss Go eacI

Wilkesbarre. Pa, July 23.-Ths strik-
ing machinists employed at the Dick
son works. this city. and the shops Of
the Lehigh Vally railroad ct Coxton.
wilkssbarre and Sayrs. made applica-
tions yesterday for Reinstatement, the
leaders having come 70 the conclusion
that II would be useless to carry on
the strike any longer. These applica-
tions were placed on file and II there
are any vacancies the men will b
g1ven work.
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Pretty Ranctd.-Receny drummer visited an obscure
village the southern part OF Kentucky and called the
merchant in the place found him opening OF axle
grease said the drummer who relates the following ncdent
old coored In, and noticing the yellow
small box from which lid had been said
Good mornn', Masss what's dem little cheeses wuf?'
About Is cents reckon SAM" said the merchant.
"S'posc ef buys you II frow In de crackers?"
YES, SAM"
Som fifteen OF his pocket merchant
dipped up scoop full OF crackers.
Sam picked the uncovered box and the
tired the back part the store where he his
and fell 10 eating.
Another customer H. and Sam lost sight of for the
time bsing. Presently Mr. Johnson approached him
swell, sam how goes Nf" ts.t t.~es. 81
y Massa Johnson de crackers ell right dat wux
de rsIssest ebber tackled all my bewn dsys"