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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
TIE UNITED STATES ARE.

short time ago the journal had a
nleassat little controversy with two or
three Of its contemporaries on the
o1est;on whether the United States
is a singular or plural noun.
The Journal contended that the
Dlural issdemanded by grammatical &C
curaoy and sense and by the stili
stronger consideration that It was ire
forrl used by those who established
our government and framed It's innca-
Y We .alied attention to the fact that
the constitution Invariably uses the
plural in this connection and that the
federal supreme court has followed
W We are glad to see that Justice
Brewer. one of the most scholarly
members of that high court as welt as
one of the ablest lawyers, has been
eaIed anon for his opinion On this
He was asked recently to say
(Which is officially and polltlcal!.y
proler: The United States OF Amerl, a !,
ca are a. nation, or Ihe Onlteo
States Of America IS a nation.
The eDineat Justice replied tnst the
plural form is tee proper one because
it's the one that is used lnlthe constl-
The The habit of using the United
States as a singular moan IS quite
common and IS probably growing, out
that does not make it.correct.
The whole argument is on the slde
!. ~ IL ,,I,,ral '.,g IN this case and in the
anal s-G appeal to gramma. and history
In%. 4bnsa "Tfh Tho contend for the United
states are" must prevail. l.--Atlan'a
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
J S sHUGHsON & co

Capi,al stock paid in, $751; 90
Undivided surplus $4,000 90
Individual liability OF stockholders
10 excess of their stock, $4,000 90
T.snsacts general banking business: also
has Savings Bank Department. Deposits Of
ST and upward received Interest allowed at
the rate of Ter cent. per annum, ps5sole
semi-anuuslly.
WIS. EAYNsWoRTH, President.
MAgIoN NOISE, ". F. RHAAE,
Vice.Presideu.. Cashier
Jan 81.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-01-22
TRADE CONDITIONS.
In Many Lines Prices Have
Weakened.

New York, Jan. 17-Bradstreet's
tomorrow will say: The usual Jan
nary thaw'' in prices arrived this
week. and securities, food products,
particularly the cereals pork ana
dairy products, coffee and sugar among
the groceries, and copper among the
metals, have all weakeneuc anc close
lower on the week. The causes for
this movement have been IN many
cases technical and the general trade
situation has not on the whole, been
weakened. If anything, in fact. I'M
provement may be expected to follow,
q striking example Of this being IN the
cereals. High prices had killed ot1
the export trade. But this seems 70
have revived this week on the decline.
Tn distribution trade the situation
has certainly improved. A larger
spring business has been done IN cot
ton and woolen goods. Adylces from
the west are of an enlarged spring loo-
hing business and collections remain
satisfactory. Northwest advices are
particularly good, agricultural imple,,
ments and dry goods being ordered
and shipped in large volume: Trade
in the southwest continues satisfactory
but the lack of needed rain for the
winter wheat crop is disturbing ele-
ment. More is doing in leading east
ren textile markets, prints and ging-
hams moving we'll with jobbers, while
a good business is also reported In
woolen goods, though the new prices
made are rather lower than expected.
There is some improvement noted IN
southern trade, largely the result OF
the frmer tone of raw cotton.
Among the industries iron and stee!
is still easily first in the volume OF
new business in production, although
the car shortage is known to have ma
teriaIly reduced the December output
of pig iron. Conservatism in the mat
ter of advancing pig iron prices IS
still noted. Southern producers an
nounce that they will discourage any
advance above s12 for No. 2 at Biz
mingham.
cited. liquidation by disappointed
sslongs'' was feature, and prices fell
away, aided by the SUSPENSION OF
prominent western operator and bear
rumors of further troubles.
Business failures in the United
States for the week number 29l as
against 29o in this week last year. -
Canadian failures for the week 80
against so in this week year ago.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

already preceded her. and that the fame
duction of The Climbers last season.
has become matter OF record with In
telligent and refined theatre-goers.
While young woman. Amelia Bingham
has long been recognized as n clever
player and figured prominently In Charles
Frohmans principal New York produc-
tons. 1t is only since she undertook her
Cwn management that the public have
realized her capabilities and her success
Is probably due TO the fact not only that
she Is competent actress and beautiful
woman. but also on account OF her mana
gerial ability as we'll
No star has ever dared TO surround her
self with such actors of ability as Miss
Bingham presents, nor has any other
artist undertaken so many modest roles.
And from all accounts II may be safely
stated that there IL no "center OF the
stage" I'm Miss Ringham's productions.
She has an organization OF superiative
merit and no stronger dramatic company
| will be heard here this season. The
names include the most prominent actors
on the stage and all are stars OF reputa-
! ton.
Included I'm the list are Henry ". Dixey,
| Wilton Laekaye, Joseph Holland. Hobart
Bosworth. Ferdinand Gottschalk. Alfred
! Fisher. Madse Carr Cook, Lucille Spin
| ney, Adele harrington, Rose Praham.
Maude Mofrat. Lillian Wright. Robert
| Dudley, VIM. Moore and George Eichol.
il is said each has been chosen for his
peculiar fitness To the roles assigned. and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01
KEITh'S THEATRE.

The programs at Kelth's seem 70 m
crease in strength as the weeks go by
and each week the perfect sat sfaction
given by the entertainments given there
seem beyond improvement. and yet the
following week a still stronger and more
attractive bill IL shown. For next week
a splendid array OF leading artists have
been engaged making bill which in is
entirety cannot but please even the mos;
critical
Eddie Girard. whose name Is familiar
10 every theatregoers In this country, with
Miss JESSIE Gardner. a merry comedienne.
will appear in farcical sketch called
THE soubrette and the Cop" which
gives these clever people a fine oppor,u-
nifty 70 exploit. their talents. Mr.. GiTaru
has not beer seen in this city since he
appeared here with Donelly and Girard IN
"rhe Rainmakers'' and Natural Gas.
His temperance will no doubt be haiisu
with demonstrative greetings.
novel act that is certain TO share the
honors OF the bill is that OF the Bag
gessens, a recently imported act. consist
ing OF some decidedly sklful Juggling ana
some very agile acrobatic work. a rea-
ture OF this act which always eliciJs
shouts of laughter Is the laughahle ne=
pictior OF Carl Baggcssens trials and
tribulations with the fly paper. and mis-
wholesale smashing OF crockery.
r. j. Jose. the famous contra-tenor.
whose local engagement was deferred ow-
ing TO his big success In Boston where
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

ne was retained for several weeks, Will
be welcome favorite. his marvellous
voice having earned for him immense
popularity and the reputation OF beng
the finest vocalist I'm vaudeville. Two
other favorltes who Will be warmly re-
ceivcd are Janet Melville and Evie Stet-
son, the well known vocalist and dialect
comedians. The magnificent gowns al
ways worn by this popular duo are al
ways n feature OF their act.
Mayme Remlnston's funny little pick
aninnies will no doubt repeat their last
seasons success, and Lillie Western,
called THE Musical Queen, will give a
high class Instrumental act that will APP
peal to avery lover Of good music All
Grant will give a bright up-to.date mono
logus Of songs and stories. ana Roberts
Hayes and Roberts VIII be seen IN gro
tssaue comedietta by Edmund Day, oaii-
ed ''The Infant" which r. provocative OF
screams OF laug heer from start to nnisr.
The Flood Brothers will give their nns
acrobatic act, Buike's Musical Dogs viii
entertain old and young with their clever
antics; and Paul stephens. the marvellous
pe-legged acrobat and eauilihrist, Will
give his startling act. n feature of whion
Ii his wirewalking without the a.d or "a
balancing pole Others on the bill will
he Riley and Hughes, blackfaco comedians
and dancers. Dave Ncwlin, ~ clever mific
and story telleri Satsuma, the oldest Of
Japanese performers In this country, ana
the R.ograph,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

the smart set" have called public atten-
ton I'm an emphatic manner 10 the say
ings and doings OF the Four Hundred.
Among Those Present" Glen MacDon-
ough's newest play, is a vivid representa-
wealthy and extravagsnt New York and
its suburbs.
The satire Is said 10 be keen and the
wit direct. The follles OF the millionaire
class are laid bare while their virtues
are not slighted. Mrs. LeMoyne's role.
that OF wealthy woman of fashion. who
leads reckless pace for the bauble of
social honor and power, gives both her
comedy and serious talent full scope.
The other types include n Wall street
stock spccuiator society clown, n motor
car fend, firtatious French countess
and a chronic bridesmaid. who In dying to
play principal role In the wedding cere-
mony. The play is In four acts and tho
scenes are laid In New York city and
Long Island. The production has beer
beautifully staged by Managed George
III. Brennan, who has spared no expense
TO make the scenes faithful transcript,
OF their originals.
A sensational climax at the end OF tho
third act has created great enthusiasm In
other cities. where the reception oi
Among Those Present" and It's stellar
exponent has been worthy of her great
reputation and high dramatic skill. The
supporting company, which 10 OF higi
order, comprises Harold Russell Carlotts
Nilsson. William Hazeitine, Olga Fiinck
George Douglas Parker. George CASTOR
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

"Old Seuth." which VIII be seen at the
Imperial next week. IS one OF the great
est sensations OF the season. with big
scenic and marvellous mechanical effects.
II tells a tale stirring i'm its pathos and
intensely dramatic in its tragic incidents.
The portrayal of the various characters.
the realistic effects, the surprising me-
chanical devices and electrical displays
arc said 10 be most notable
The principal characters are in the
hands OF such competent players as: Hal.
stephens In the title role: Neil Florence.
last seasons sherlock Holiness" MISS
Teresa Taube, who had the distinction Of
being awarded the Belasco medal for net
ing: Miss Rose Tiffany, who was with
Mrs Fiske; Louise Arnot, who received
such abundant praise for her character
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01
THE W. C. 7. U.
2GguEar Meeting Held at the
Y. N. c. A. Building.

The regular meeting of the Providence
Woman's Christian Temperance union
was held in the Y. NJ. c. A. building.
yesterday afternoon with the president,
Mrs. Frederick III. Jackson in the chair
and a good sized audience present.
After devotional exercises Mrs Jackson
gave a most comprehensive and interest
ing description OF the National w. G.. L.
T., recently held In Portland, Maine. TO
which she went AZ a delegate from this
city.
Mrs jackson described first the con-
vention headquarters In the Portland op-
era house and the near by churches,
where the conferences were held, 'all the
states and territories in the union except
Louisiana were represented In the con-
vention." she said. "and | realized that
what united these women together was
love OF home. love OF country and love
OF humanity" Continuing Mrs. Jackson
dwelt upon the various speakers OF the
convention. Lady Henry Somerset. DR..
Saunders. Judge Bonncy, Rev. Anna
Shaw and others
or the many addresses OF the conven-
ton Mrs. Jackson pronounced that by
Rev Anna Shaw TO be the beat. Other
features Of the convention described by
the president, were the magnificent dec
orations the excellent music demonstra-
ton night etc.
Miss Welch the secretary OF tho Prov
idence union. who was also present at
the Portland convention followed Mrs.
Jackson speaking OF the social side or
the same.
Mrs Jackson then announced that at
the w G.. r. L. OF next Friday Mrs.
Robbins formerly an army nurse In Ma
Mia, will speak on Manila. Illustrating
her talk by photographs and curios
Mrs. Jackson also announced that the
Young women's Christian Temperance
union would unite with the W. c. It. u.
I'm bringing Miss Belle Kearney. noted
speaker on temperance. TO this city one
week from Sunday evening.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

an artistic Interpretation OF "A Modern
Magdalcn' will be expected.
Concerning this drama. IL Is enough 10
say II is OF serious import and points n
moral, and has been cordially endorsed
and widely discussed by all intelligent
hcatre-goers from New York TO Chicago.
It's theme deals with the fortunes OF
beautiful young woman who sacrifices
herself To save her sister from death,
Her rebuffs with the world, her Gngl re-
clamation and her life OF self-abnegation
as nurse. s. graphically portrayed
through four acts OF absorblng interest.
From all accounts "A Modern Magda-
len is a well constructed and intensely
interesting play which should be a wei
come relief 20 theatre -goers after the Ia
undatlon OF choaply written plays mada
from current novels. While "A Moder,i
Magdalen' is replete with dramatic sit
ations and emotional scenes OF inten-
sity. II Is said 10 be exceptionally bril-
liant In Its comedy and so fast follow
the witty sayings and epigrams. that
there is no line OF demarkatio between
the laughs.
Mr. Chambers is also reputed 10 have
been extremely felictous in his cnac-
acter drawing. and while the types pre-
sented are divergent. they have been
painted with brush that reminds one of
Dickens and Thackeray. and the favor
OF the whole drama is human 70 the
highest degree.
While "A Modern Magdalen' is modern
in its acton-the Spanish America war
furnishing the background for its story
the establishment is beautiful. and tho
g0wnB 1ffHprayed uv NrtvT f7-7T-y
ham are revelations or tho millncrs a-r.
all the wardrobe having been deslgnep Tor
her by the celebra ted Pacquin OF Paris
for this production.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01
EMPIRE TRE&1R:.

"Thc Volunteer Oreanist," the pastoral
drama about which there has been con-
Siderable anticipatcry interest, will bs
produced In this city AT the Empire thea
tire, next week
The piece IN way Il n temperance les
Of the higher traits. in mankind as con-
trastcd 90 the SINISTER tendencies common
IN every community,
The personalities are mostly reasonable
The chief scene discloses the interior OF
"A church with the volunteer oraanist
seated at his instrument, while tho sweet
ringing voice of boy singer Is heard In
the powerful melody ~ The Holy city"
The regular erEanlst of the church has
declined to- act becsnse the daughter of
a taVern-keeper sings In the choir. The
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

The central figure In tho drama ls
tramp who has fallen from responsibility
by reason OF family misfortunes He mas
still noble character. however. when ~
brought into strong relief in the scene OF
hts final rehabilitation This ragged
hero" is also blessed with fine sense
OF humor. and TO this character falls the
main fun-makng elomcnt IN the play.
The plot concerns tho adventures OF a
somnambuist who Is charges with tho
murder OF his fostcr-father. Flo is trap
ped by the villain (his dissolute half
brothcr). and owing 10 the peculiar car
cumstances OF tho case himself believes
that he has committed the deed In his
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01
FOR The Navy
Recruiting Office Opened on
WeybOsset Street Il This City.

Surgeon Homer l.. Law. u. s. N, as
sisted by Yeoman John f. Francis. ". S.
NJ has opened a recruiting office for the
navy at % Weybosset street. II Is the
desire OF the navy department 10 obtain
a large number of able bodied Americans
for the navy. who viii be given every
opportunity for advancement
The early completion of number OF
fine ships has made a large increase In
the enlisted force necessary and this will
cause a corresponding large increase In
the number OF petty officers, who will
be advanced from the lower ratings.
Rations, medicines. medical attendance
and a clothing allowance OF s45 on first
enlistment are furnished gratis. in ad-
dition to pay. Privilege OF retirement
after 80 years service on three quarters
pay.
Enlistments will be made In all ratings,
the age limits beine as follows:
Boys .,...."......,.....,. Is to II years.
Landsmen for Training. is to Is years.
All other Branches..,..... q TO IS years.
Term OF enlistment Is four years for
landsmen. etc, and during minority for
boys.
Recruits who may be accepted will be
transferred 20 receiving ship at gov
eminent expense and will shortly there
after be assigned to United States war
vessel. Boys will be transferred at gov
errment expense TO n training station.
There Is at present a pressing demand
for men In the rating OF machinists
There is, therefore, every opportunity for
young American ship engineers TO enter
the navy as machinists and compete In
the examination 10 be held In February
next for the position of warrant ma
chinist. in which grade there are Ave
vacancies. The pay OF a warrant ma
chin!st In $500 TO $500 per annum. ao-
cording TO length OF service.
The examination IL competitive and all
machlnists In the navy are allowed to
compete. A candidate for enlistment a.
machinst must be a machinist by trade.
must know the names and uses OF the
various parts OF marine engines and
boilers and must be able TO perform work
with various tools IN a machine shop.
including bench work. He must be able
60 write logibiy and must understand
arithmetic.
Machinists who have had no experience
at sea with marine engines will be en-
listed as machinists second class. at ~
per month.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

Louise Langdon will lead the female
contingent which is composed OF score
OF pretty girls There are number OF
clever comedians lin the troupe who VIII
see 10 II that laughter will always be on
tap. The big company. s5 will be seen
In two rolicking burlesques ''rutti Fruit
H." ana "a Dsffy Shop" The former
deals with the adventures OF Faxy Grand
pa In gay Paree and the latter with the
doings OF a polite lunatlc.
Following the first part comes an olio
OF high class vaudeville acts contributed
by Miss Leonard. a little bit OF feminine
daintiness who sings some chic songs that
possess "A boulevarde flavor The Barrets
are Irish all the way through. Both are
nimble j.g dancers. powerful singers OF
the --al Celtic ditties. Hoey and Lee IN
dul. In a variety OF Hebrew stunts that
possess the merit OF being new; Byron
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

Mrs LeMoyne will bring Glen MacDon-
ough's comedy. Among Those Present. "
TO the Providence Opera House next
Monday for a three nights presentation,
with Wednesday matinee. Local play
goers are greatly interested In this en-
gagement. first. because the actress has
made herself a great favorite by previous
appearances here. and second, because
the opportunity OF seeing a first-class
play OF modern life. full OF plot and in
cident, r. extremely rare
Henry Wattersons recent criticisms OF
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01
EoR ovsn sixty YEARS

MRS, wINsLoWs SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over sixty years lay
millions OF methers for their children
while teething with perfect success. II
soothes the child, softens the gums al
laws all pain. cures wind colic, and ls the
best remedy for plarrohea, II will relieve
the poor little sufferer immedi ately, aald
by druggists In every part of the w0rld
fwentv-hve cents bottle. BE sure and
ask for Mrs Minsioe's Soothing Syrup"
and take no other kind.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

work In Lovers Lane" Kitty Rampone.
the only young lady having tho honor or
being hired by the park commissioners TO
sing at the band concerts In the puDnu
parks in New York: Master Martin, one
OF the original Big q Ben Gunn, formerly
with san Toy" and Harry West. Ine
principal scenes show tho Hudson RIVER
by moonlight, "A realistic view OF Niagara
falls. whirlpool and rapids. the Detroit
river front ana the "racc for life" scene.
showing two largo engncs. with full
steam on, boilers hot, emitting volumes
Of smoke and going nt terrific speed
through n tunnel.
The usual matinees Will, be given on
Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday; ana
tho attraction following on Nov. 10 will be
Quincy Adams sawyer"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01
THE GYM DANCING PARTY

The Gym dancing party az the Col-
burn gymnasium. 753 Westminster street.
last evening. was a great success there
being about $50 couples present
Dancing was INDUCED On from 10 n
10 the music Of the Hedley-Livsey or
chestra and refreshments were served at
intermisSion by Caterer Baker.
The dance was the FIRST OF a series
which will be given In the Gym" by
Miss Colburn In recognition OF the great
success OF her work and the appreciation
OF her many pupils
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01
PARK THEATRE.

A melodramatic thriller" OF New Eng
land life by Maurice j. Fielding, entitled
"A Ragged Hero will he given its sec
ond series of local presentations At the
Park theatre next week. The claim is
made that the story is original, the pro-
duction on a very elaborate scale scenical-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01
A MODERN MAGDALEN.

Social circles are pleasantly agitated
over the appearance of Amelia Bingham
and her company OF players at the Provi-
dence Opera House the last half OF next
week in Haddon Chambers adaptation
from the Danish. entitled "A Modern
Magdalen" Although Miss Bingham has
been heard here IT is sufficient 10 say
that her reputation as an actress has
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

sleep. He 10 saved. however. from the
punishment by his sweetheart and the
hobo" who also unmasks the real crimi-
nal. The scene OF the RESCUE OF child
from a burning house Is the chief senaa-
tional erect, and is OF an entirely novel
type; Hal Brown as the ''hobo." Juna
West as the heroine. and Gertrude Swng-
Gett as "A gawky rustic. arc the proIni-
nent members OF the cast
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01
AAhDS UD. OR i VIII Blow zHe
TOP ar N0IIR HEAD OK
ArrHE IMPERIAL.

look forward to fine entertainment or
light extravaganza and vaudeville. The
performance given by the "Bon-Tons" is
said 90 fairly bristle. with novelties and
the very best material In the realm OF
variety has been engaged TO portray the
various chracters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-11-01

Years OF uninterrupted success h5s
marked the "Bon-Ton Burlesquers" as
leader in the burlesquc field. Again the
Bon-Ton comes TO the Westminster theatre:
therefore the patrons Of that theatre may