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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10
Tha Rgpublican party now has no uss


The Republican party now has no use
Scr the negro except in Presidential
eection years and then only for theil.
Voses IN tho National Convention.
The few appointments the negro lead.
ers receive now and then and the grand
stand plays made in Congress once in
While are nothing more than bones
thrown TO the dog to keep him satisfied
ana friendly disposed toward its mas.
a death Of Thomas B. Reed has
nos tae political significance or effect
It would have had few years
ago when, as Speaker of the House OF
Representatives and the absolute mas
rer Congressional legislation, he
Eas aeanii niittsedly the most powerful as
nell as the ablest man in the Repub-
can party. His Withdrawal from
aci rs poiiti vas voluntary, and once
cut Of harness he made no effort to
retain position OF leadership, an
ezample that less able men, Republi-
cans ard Democrats alike, would do
vel to initiate. There was one char
aeseistic Of Mr.. Reeds career that
deszacsed from his reputation as s.
publle nlan and caused him to fall be-
aw she standard Of real statesman
ship and trus greatness-he was too
aach Of 3 party man, too bitter and
thIess partisan TO be statesman,
bit be #as nevertheless too big and
TOO strong man to be the choice OF
tho machine politicians for the Presi-
aene
the Methodists should ever wish
e remove their female college from
they viii find it dimculi;
not possible toinduee other towns
so hid for It. The form of the re-
solnFlon adopted was so emphatic
ainst removal from Columbia that
VII be q delicate matter to reopen
hs subiecs As the matter now
stands Columbia has the college and
any ealargements or improvements
are made the Methodist Conference
M have TO provide for them. Colun-
bia IS not pledged OF under any obliga-
ton TO do a thing for the College.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

oseten & Co., lave remembered the
children in selecting a nice line Of
books.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

WANTED-500 cords Pine Wood 6
inches to 20 inches III diameter, sawed
four feet long. Witherspoon Bros. &
Co. Dec. 3e3t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

WANTED-Three thousand Pine
Shingles, at 81. so per thousand. Ap-
ply at this Office. Dec. 3-tf.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

CABBAGE PLANTS for sale at zoe.
per 100 by j. H. Coulliette, Pamela
P. O., Clarendon Co., S. G.
Nov. 26-lm*
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

$50 TONS Prime Cotton Seed Meal;
wholesale or retail. Get our prices
before buying. About 200 tons prime
Nitrate of Soda, S42, Charleston.
Nov. 26-lm. Wells & Edens.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

WANTED-Standard yellow pine ties
619xS. Anderson Lumber Co., Charleston,
S. C. Oct 15-2m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

TO RENT-Near stateburg, a six
room dwelling, store room and kitchen
attached. All necessary outbuildings.
Good planting lands adjoining for four
plows moro or less. rs Near church,
school, postofice and mill. Healthy.
For terms apply to N. S. Burgess,
Sumter, S. C. Nov. 26-2t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-10

You are respectfully invited to look
at my Parker, Remington Lefever,
and Smith Guns. slas-
T. B. Jenkins, Jr.,
Nov. 26-4t.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
COMPROMISE WITH HEINZE.
standard OIL Copper ,IaEnates said
Co Have Yielded.

BUTTE. Mon. Feb. lit is reported
that the Standard Oil magnates who con
troll the Amalgumated Copper mine. have
made important concessions 10 their bit
ter rival. F. Augustus Heinze. and have
offered the latter the position Of general
manager of all the properties. provided
he agrees 10 a consolidation ard settle
menf.
That was the first preliminary demand
made by Heiuze when approached with a
proposition for a settlement several years
ago. Secondly, he demanded the removal
Of certain officials Of the AmaIgamated
Company in Butte, and some Of these
have been eliminated.
Thirdly, he demanded a stln price for
his property, and it is understood that
at conferences held in New York several
months ago the question Of price was the
stumbli~,- block
Since hen Mr. Helnze has been gain
ing new and important legal rictories
against the Amalgamated Company, and
his mines have been increasing in rich
ness.
In view Of late developments n the
litigation and the fact that HeIaze has
established himself as a power in State
politics. the report OF a compromise is
accepted with great deal Of cr"ience.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
Mr. Roosevelt merely carried
ont the plan of Mr.. McKin-
lev, saws General Grosvenor.

fall on him and not upon his successor
who was bound by every principle Of
justice and fair play 10 carry out the
suggestions Of his predecessor that had
been made known 20 the country on the
other side Of the water. II was the right
thing to do"
As the close friend OF President Nc
Kinley. and his recognized spokesman in
the House. General GrOsvenor WAS al once
known % be stating an important fact in
connection with the whole affair For
months before the announcement Of the
special embassy there were aIm0s. daily
rumors as 10 whom the President would
appoint. The selection Of WniteIaw Reid
came as "a surprise 10 the public Mem
bers Of the Cabinet state that the Presi-
dent took up the various Pames mentioned
in the newspapers in CONNECTION with the
honor Of representing the United States
at the coronation. and among them that
Of eX-President Cleveland But he did
not disclose TO his Cabinet advisers his
purpose 10 name Mr. Reid and carry out
the wishes Of President Mckinley. which
he seems 70 have done finally as an
obligation resting on him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
SOCIE'f Y WOMEN IN
TABLEAJLX FOR CHA RITY
Unprecedented Demand ios Seals at TongHfs Entertainment
Features Of the Programme

Few events have stirred up greater
interest in local society than has the
great entertainment 20 be given at
I Chase's Theatre tonight for the benefit
Of the National Junior Republic. the Diet
Kitchen. and the Associated Charities
Jewels TO shine in the Audience.
No opening night az the Grand Opera
House in New York was ever more re-
splendent than will be, &c is predicted
the gorgeous display Of gowns and jewels
in the boxes and orchestra at Chase's
tonight All Of the leaders OF the ultra
fashionable set OF the National Capital.
and many persons from nearby cities.
viii be present and lend their approba-
ton and financial support TO the affair
Mrs. y. $. Lincoln, who has charge OF the
selling o. tickets. reports that every box
has been disposed OF. together with the
entire orchestra So numerous we're he
requests for seats that it was impossible
to answer all the communications. and
the few seats that we're left were placed
on sale at the box Office this afternoon
Excellence OF the Programme.
The programme for the occasion is ex-
cellent in every respect and includes
many shining lights Of Washington and
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
WHY REID WAS CHOSEN
ENVOY TO CORONATION

In the furry in the House Friday, when
Mr.. Wheeler OF Kentucky turned on his
outburst against loyalty. General eros
venor Of Ohio. who replied. made a state
ment which in the excitement OF the oc-
casion was passed with but little notice.
It occurred in the remarks he made late
in the afternoon. an hour after the Wheel
er speech. The remarkable part OF Cen
eral GrOsvenor's statement is that
President Roosevelt. in selecting White
Law Reid as the head Of the special en-
bassy 20 attend the coronation Of King
Edward, simply carried out the expressed
wishes Of President Mckinley.
The Kentucky Representative had criti-
clsed the Administration severely for
the so-called funkeyism OF a public re-
ception and entertainment OF Prince
Henry. General Grosvenor, in defence Of
the President said.
1T IS within my personal knowledge
that whatever IS done officially by the
United States in the matter Of sending a
commission TO witness the coronation Of
King Edward viii be carrying out plans
that were made by the deceased President.
William Mckinley. and not only that. but
the head Of the commission himself had
been selected by the dead President So
that the criticism. just or unjust. should
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17

New York society T se pantomime by
Mrs Burton Harrison; t.ie -tabIeaux vi
wants" and a scene from Dumas
''L'Etrangere. " viii be presented. In adj
dition to this Mrs Barney. who is In
charge OF the programme. has persuaded
Baron Frankenstein Of the Austrian I'm
bassy, and Mr.. Crackanthorge. first sec
rotary Of the British Embassy. to par
tciP-te in dueIng scene. to Dr. fought
in the costumes Of the seventeenth cen
fury.
One Of the principal features OF the pro-
sramme will be the Characterization Of
Catherine de Septmos.~ By Miss Ellen
Coin beautiful and remarkably talented
young woman well known in New York
society.
Anxious TO Secure Photographs.
Many requests have been received from
publishers Of magazines and newspapers
throughout the entire country. and even
in Europe. TO allow their special pho
tographers 10 take pictures Of the various
scenes in the production.
The curtain viii rise at S.45 O'Clock
sharp A number OF large dinners FOR
out-of-town guests principally, viii pre-
cede the performance
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
UNKNOWN WRITER IS
At WORK ONCE MORE
Ida Wells Barnett is Recipient
Of Latest Communication.
NEGRO PROBLEM is THE THEME
Unknown Member Of the Chicago
MOmHn's Club DenOunces Black
Race for Trying 10 Force Them
selves Where Not Wanted

CHICAGO, Feb. 1.-THE mysterious
anonymous letter writer Of the Chicago
Wcman's Club, who pens the now famous
backhand script. has busted herself again.
This time the color line problem
prompts her efusion She has written a
letter TO Ida Wells Barnett. one OF the
leaders IN national and local affairs OF
colored club women.
Negro Race Denounced.
The letter teens with caustic denunci-
alton Of the black ra@e and urges Mrs.
Barnett 10 use her education and talent
among her own people instead Of wasting
them in unavaiiing efforts to force her
self and her colored friends into the Chi
cago Woman's Club and the Daughters OF
the American Revolution.
Though the letter received By Mrs. Bar
nett Saturday was addressed to her. il is
directed also to Mrs. Fannie p. Williams
the only colored member Of the Chicago
Woman's Club. over Va hose admittance 10
the organization bitter war was wapsd
five years ago.
Color Question an Issue.
The color question is one OF the issues
10 come before the National Federation O.
woman s Clubs at the convention in Los
Angeles next April An effort viii be
made then TO amend the federation con
sutulon so as 20 bar colored women for
all time The penmanship in this letter
IS said 10 be similar to that Of the
anonymous missives in the Farson- WHes
controversy.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17

NEW YORK. Feb. 17-Jim Jeflries. the
champion pugiIist. is seriously in today
He is confined to his bed at a Harlem
Hotel, suffering from tousilitis and grip.
which threatens TO develop into pneu-
m1nia.
The physician in attendance SAYS the
big fighter must not leave his room for
at least three DAYS.
Jefries waste have gone to Altoona
Pa. last night to keep a theatrical en-
gasemsnt He had 10 postpone the trip
Caught Cold Saturday.
The big fighter caught cold on the stage
OF the Unique Theatre in williamsburg
Saturday night He had just finished a
boxing bout with his brother Jack. and
was perspiring when he stopped to shake
hands With Bob Fitzsimmons, his coming
opponent.
Jenries and Fitzsimmons stood within
a few yards Of the entrance through
which the stage hands were carrying out
the scenery shortly after Jefries was
taken with a chill in his dressing room.
Little Attention to Chill.
The big champion paid little attention
TO IT, and shivering a little. started for
New York Arriving at the foot OF East
Twenty Street, Jefries complained
OF feeling very i'll. and was advised to
20 to a Turkish bath He did so but got
little relief.
A doctor was hastily summoned He told
Jenries he was sick man and ought to
get to bed and stay there
Did Not Obey Doctor.
Instead CT obeying the physicians or
ders Jefrirs got up al noon yesterday.
saying he was feeling better He went
out for walk and soon after was sud
denly seized with another chill.
JeGries has never been in in his life
until yesterday. He is a big. strong.
husky fellow twenty-six wears old Any
one would take lease on his life for
the asking lie weighs about 235 pounds
out Of fighting condition.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
Interesting facts CLEANED
from the Statistical Abstract"
of the United States.

ing debt stood at per cent. and even
these bonds We're selling al a premium
iu the markets
Deposits in savings banks in 1920 we're
$l.I3S516. and the number Of depOsitors
s 635, in 1901 the amount Of deposits was
-. i4s.57f. SIS. and the number Of depOsi-
tors 6.1GI.0s3; the average sum due each
depusitor in 1870 was $l31S5, in 1901 it
was s4GlI0.
The book contains the statement show
ing the transactions Of the New York
Clearing House from 1854 70 1891 In
1854 the number Of banks was fifty the
capital S47, 100000 and the cIearings
$3.50 455.sS1. In 1901 the number of banks
had only increased to siXty-two. their
capital TO $50 100 coo, while the clearings
had increased TO 81. eco. 612 494 the mum
Der OF banks having thus increased about
p per cent. The capital about - per cenJ
while jne cleariEgs in 1901 were thirteen
times as much as in 1854
sim another interesting picture is that
V nich SHOWS IN q single table the story Of
the foreign commerce Of the United States
from $500 20 1900. IN 1900 the imports
were SIlcCn U0g and the exports 81 0CU.-
GOO. imports exceeding exports by $40
100000 or nearly 80 per cent. in 1901 i'm
ports were SS23 GU0.fr and exports 81. 49,
tNp.ar0. the excess Of exports being S564-
oUU.lHU. OF so per cent greater than the
imports. Imports in 1861 were nine times
as great as in 1900 and exports were
twenty-one times as great as in 1900.
Ia another table the imports are divided
into great classes 20 show the relative
growth a. each. Articles OF food On 1885
formed 81 per cent % the imports. and
ia 1861 20 per cent. manufactures ready
for consumption IN 1856 formed 20 per
cent OF the imports. and iu 1901 los per
cent articles in q crude condition for use
Of manufacturers formed o per cent Of
the imports iD 1856 and $50 per cent in
1901. showing that manufacturers are
steadily increasing their impOrtatlons OF
raw materials required in manufacturing.
while In most other cases the percentage
OF imports is decreasing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
Chain of Stations Reaching
Around the World.
NhKIEGOUR Sea POWER PERMANENT
What Has Been Accomplish
ed in Four Years.
BIG FLEET OF GOLFERS
WHrShIps Vow Can Never Get out Of
StenminE Distance From an Adc-
quate Base Of Supplies.

One OF the most important and at the
same time most transformations develop
ments OF our maritime power is the es-
adjustment OF coaling stations along the
highways Of the oceans. So rapidly have
immense results been accomplished that
a review OF them is startling. These ma
val bases give permanence TO our pres
tige and stand as a bar TO any menace
from any other nation.
-Four years ago the United States did
not possess pound OF coal for its ships
save amounts bought from day 10 day to
iii the bunkers OF ships in commission,
while today the national vessels can sup
ply themselves from governmental stores
IN thirty-one ports
When the Maine was blown up the navy
was utterly dependent upon private deal
ers. who in many ports charged exOrbitant
prices, and warships usually got along
with half-empty bgnkers.
When War was declared with Spain,
American ships could buy only enough
coal in most OF the waters OF the globe
TO allow them to reach the nearest home
port. where in actual practice they gen
orally arrived in an exhausted state.
Measure of Warship's Efficiency.
Without coal a battleship is stripped OF
all offensive power and almost defence
less Her lighting efficiency is. more
closely pToportionate to the contents Of
her bunkers than to her store OF ammuui-
tion, and fuel starvation in the frer0om
is vastly more serious than food starva-
ton in her crews quarters.
Appreciation Of these conditions was
most keenly brought home to the Navy
Department by SChley's search for Ger
vera on the south coast OF Cuba. by the
problem Of reinforcing Dewey's squadron
at Manila. and by the turning back of
Camsra's formidable fleet from Suez at
the critical period Of the war.
Present Coal supply.
bulletin board in the Office OF Rear
Admiral Bradford. which is corrected as
frequently as monthly reports from all
the stations are received, gives the ca
pacity and the number Of tons on hand
at each station
This bulletin shows that American war
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
SOME FIGURES ON THE
GROWTH OF AMERICA

"a picture on every rage" is the term
by which an enthusiastic student Of sta
tistics describes the Statistical Alb
stract Of the United States, just issued
by the Treasury Bureau Of Statistics.
while soIid columns Of figures are not
perhaps rocked upon by the average cit-
zen as especially picturesque. an exam
nation Of the pages Of the Statistical
Abstract" presents some interesting. f
not absolutely picturesque. facts. IL is
interesting, for instance. to observe by
one Of its earliest pages that the gross
area Of the United States, exclusive Of
Alaska and Hawaii. has grown from S27.-
S44 square miles in 1850 TO 1925, 900 In
1890. and the population meantime from
J.31SiS3 in 1900 20 75.6g5.724 in 1900.
hnc her page shows that Virginia
ranked first in population in 1890 and in
1900 ranked seventeenth. that PennsyI-
vania has sturdily held her own. having
rankcs second f. population in $500 and
the same in 1900, New York. which ranked
third in 1880. stands first in the list ia
1900. North Carolina. which stood fourth
in rank in 1900. was fifteenth in 1900. Ken
tricky has moved downward from eighth
in rank in 1900 10 twenty-ninth in 1850.
Delaware. from seventeenth TO forty
fifth, while Indiana moved upward from
tventy-frst in rank in 1900 to- eighth iu
1900, aD6 Ohio from eighteenth place In
1900 20 fourth in rank in 1900
A page which presents al interesting
picture is taat devoted TO the analysis
OF the principal Of the public debt OF the
United states. Il shows that the debt
OF the United States. which in 1850 was
STS-25 ger capita. was in 1901 1888 per
capita. and that the interest charge.
which in 1865 was $4.za per capita. was iu
1901 81 cents per capita. lhc lowest rate
Of interest ia outstanding bonds IN 1866
was ger cent. and Of those there were
but 10000 OCo against $4,000 900 In e
Der cent bonds. 81 213. 600 600 at . per cent
and S67l GOO. 600 al 10 per cent, while Iu
1901 practically oHe-half of the 0utstand-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
AMERICAN COAL FOR
THE AMERICAN NAVY
OHr Coal Win The Flag.

Startling are the facts and
figures in regard to the eXten-
sion of our naval bases and
coaling stations, and the end
has not yet been reached. They
already cncircie the globe and
render il wcll-nigh impossible
for any man-Of-war 10 reach a
point within the sphere Of reg
uldr duty and be- out Of steam
ing distance from an adequate
store of American coal. This
inSurcs the permanency of our
naval prestige and removes the
menace of any other maritime
power.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
1929 FANCY WAIST.
81 10 40 BUST
WOman's Fancy Waist.
No. 1929.

Fancy waists Of an sorts are much in vogue.
But 10 style is more popular or more generally
becoming than the one which included the yoke
effect with round open collar. This smart model
shows one Of the very latest STYLES. and is adapted
alike o. the odd vast, and the entire costume
As shown. DO is made Of wool crepe de chine
DID pastel pink with yoke and front o. white Lib
oTty satin, and trimming of black velvet ribbon.
with tiny jewel buttons, and IS worn with a
skirt a. the same but al wasting silks and
wool materials are equally appropriate.
The htted lining closes at the centre 'front.' on
10 are arranged the tucked yoke and front, which
closes al the LETT shoulder. and the portions Of
the waist proper. The back is plain across the
shoulders. and drawn down Iu gathers az the
waist line. but the fronts are tucked, and open
20 reveal the fan narrow vest Finishing the low
neck Of the waist Is q simple round bertha col
lar, and az the neck is the regulation stock. The
sleeves are In bishop style but with the new
deep cuffs that give a novel effect.
To cut this waist for a woman of medium size,
yards Of material = inches wide, yards y
inches wide OF yards a inches and . yards
Of black velvet ribbon 10 trim as illustrated.
The pattern. 4O29, is cut in sizes for a 80, 3.
}j. ~, and iO-inch bust measure.
For this pattern send Zoe enclosed in letter
addressed 10 Pattern Department, Washington
Times. II wanted In a hurry, send 2-cent stamT
for postage BE sure and state number and sils
OF Eastern wanted. and write address plainly.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
HOPE ABANDONED TOR
THE OVERDUE RANDALL
Sunken FOur-NaSteT Believed
to Be Belated Schooner.
The Randall Sailed From baltimore
for Portland ON january p, and
Has Not Been Seeh since

BOSTON, Feb. I7.-AU hope for the
overdue four masted schooner John r.
Randall has been abandoned. and the be
lief is now general in shipping circles that
the sunken four master passed nine miles
of Fire Island Lghtship is the missing
craft.
She was commanded by Captain
Croker. and sailed from Baltimore Janu-
airy a for Portland. with a cargo Of coal
The four masted schooner Lewis Il.
Coward Captain Haynes, which sailed
from Newport News February (. and
passed out Of Hampton Roads on the Sth,
has arrived in the Larbor and saw moth
Ing Of the overdue vessel.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
SHIPS SEEK SHELTER
BEHIND SANDY HOOK
Binding SnOWStOrm Occurs
Along the Jersey Coast.
Vessels Gould Not Pc Seen Through
the FIni1es-LIfe-Saverz Doub-
led Up ON Patrols.

SANDY HOOK. Feb. 1.-THE northeast
erly wind Of yesterday, gradually increas-
ing In velocity, and falling barometers.
told the shippers Of a number Of schoon-
ers and barges that the safest thing for
them 70 do was 20 seek a harbor inside
the hook.
At midnight it was showing the fakes
coming down heavier every hour, the gale
piled up drifts Of snow in just such places
where 10 was not wanted. and by a. N.
a binding snowst0rm was still raging on
the Jersey Coast. The temperature was
just below the freezing point.
No vessels would move and II they did
could not be seen from the shore.
Life-sayers doubled Up patrolling their
beat.
No strardings have been reported.
Northeast storm flags are hoisted on the
weather service fagpole to impress on
the minds Of those close enough TO see
them that Il is st5rming.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-02-17
SODA FOUNTAIN MAKER
REMEMBERED EMPLOYEES

BOSTON, Feb ITO the employees Of
the Boston branch Of the American Soda
Fountain Company about $50, 900 has been
given b. the will Of James W Tufts.
millionaire soda fountain manufacturer.
To each OF the FIVE foremen and to
each Of the six head men Of the counting
room $500 is left. To each OF 30 mar
ried men Mr.. Tufts gives 500. and 10
eighty single men he gives 500 each.
William T. Jenney, one OF the execu-
tors Of the will. said.
There are about $50 men employed in
the branch Of the American Soda Foun-
tain Company at Boston which come IN
der the provision OF the Will Only those