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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-08-06
GEN. Smith SHOCKED.
Learns His Fate From a Pilot
Boat Off San Francico.

San Francisco, August standing
on the bridge of the Thomas, eagerly
waiting with the ships captain for
a glimpse of his native shore, Gen.
Jacob e. Smith, tried by Court-mar-
tial for having ordered the island of
Samar transformed into howling will
derness, was doomed this morning to
first learn that the President had re-
tired him from a-tive duty. The pilot
boat which met the Thomas just out
side the Heads, at 2 o'clock this morn
ing, brought to Con. Smith the first
news of the Presidents action. In the
failing light of a pinnacle lamp the
veteran read message that apprised
him of his fate. An hour later the
dawn came and with it the sight of
land, but Gen. Snith had retired to
his cabin, where, with his wife and
chief aide, Lieut.. j. II. Shields, Of
the 18th. infantry, he discussed the
outcome of the long ordeal through
which he had passed. Six hours later,
when the Thomas reached the quaran
tine station in the harbor, Major
Duval, of the transport service,
boarded the ship with his secretary
and met both Gen. Smith and Liert.
Shields at the door of the Generals
cabin. A sealed document from the
war department was handed Gen.
Smith. It contained the official noti-
fcation of his action and, upon read
ing it, Gen. Smith retired, overcome
with emotion.
Gen. Smith was not seen again IN
til the United States custom house
tender, the Hartley, was ready to take
the General and his party ashore. He
denied himself to all interviewers,
vino were met by Lieut.. Shields. To-
gether with his wife and aide Gen.
Smith proceeded to the Occidental
Hotel, repairing thence to army head
quarters in the Phelan building,
where he remained during the morn
ing: ,so,a+o,-, ,o+b.
ing to say for publication, !" said Lieut.
Shields to reporter for the Associ-
ated Press. He is not at liberty to
talk and, furthermore, has nothing to
say. He has been assured that the
President would not take action
against him and, of course, feels keen
IL the force of the blow he has receiy-
ed. The General admitted to the
Court-martial trying him that he had
issued orders which in effect expressed
his desire that the enemy, if obdu-
rate and unconquerable, be not
spared-in fact that the country be
laid waste and no prisoners be taken.
The literal construction Of these or
ders and their exact Interpretation
made up the bulwark Of the evidence
against the General atthe Court-u,ar-
tial. There is no doubt but that Gen.
Smith did not mean all he said. He
certainly did not expect the action
which the President has taken"
Gen. Smith, who is wearing civil.
ian attire, appeared exceedingly ner-
vous and worn out. His 81 years are
plainly read in his every action and
his intimate friends fear he is break
ing down under the severe strain to
which he has been subjected in re-
cent months.
I It is not yet known when Gen. Smith
will proceed East. His sealed orders
require him to report to the adjutant
general at Washington and it is likely
he will lose no time In starting for the
National CAPITAL.
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BRlDsTREE1's TRADE REVIEW.
Weather Conditions Have Of Late
Seen More Favorable and the
Outlook is Encouraging.

New York, Aug. 1.-Bradstreet's to-
morrow will say: Trade is quiet while
attention is concentrated on crop and
industrial developments. Though the
weather conditions of late have been
more favorable, the effects of earlier
backward weather have not been
efaced or repaired. As for the fall
and winter outlook, the best is pre-
dicted. Tie iron and steel situation
is still largely strong one, but
isolated examples Of weakness are in
sight.
The railroad situation is one Of the
best in years, and the outlook as to
tonnage is a fattering one. marred
only by the prospect of car shortages
later on, reducing or curtailing indus
trial operations. Fiscal year earnings
returns are exceptionally good, and it
is probable that taken as a whole the
railway earnings for the half year will
exceed 1901 despite reduced anthracite
coal carriers earnings.
Cotton has weakened quite steadily
as reports of good growing crop con-
ditions, though rain and food damage
reports from Texas helped to steady
prices on some days. Dry goods trade
reports are quiet. Some improvement
is noted at eastern markets but the
fall iobbing trade proves to be later
than usual in arriving. Some weak
ness in sheetings and other cotton is
noted in wholesale circles.
New business in zig iron for 1908 is
still of good volume, but not so ac-
tive as earlier. Current deliveries are
still delayed or insufficient, though
helped out by freer importations of
foreign iron. The production Of the
fiscal year ending June 30 was in ex-
cess. of 1900, 600 tons, the output in
the first half of 1902 exceeding all rec
ords. If the reduction, in stocks and
the increased imports are considered,
a consumption of 500, 600 tons in excess
Of this is shown to have occurred,
and the estimated outturn of $4,000,
GOO tons for the calendar year is seen
to be practically needed.
Business failures number l65 as
against 160 last year.
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The new telephone line of the Illi-
nois Central Railroad has been COM
pleted from Chicago to New Orleans
and was put in operation this week.
The length of the New Orleans line,
which runs in zigzag direction by
way of Memphis, is 39s miles. This
work has been going on since last
February and up to July l had cost
something over sl14, 600. The system
is a copper metallic circuit through
out. a good deal of discussion is GO
ing on among railroad men as to
whether it pays to go to the expense
of putting in such a system when tel
egraphic facilities are at hand, but
the Illinois Central officials believe in
it. The system is expected to be Of
practical service in case of wrecks, as
we'll as in keeping the various railroad
points in close touch with one an
other. At any point between the reg
nlar stations receiving and transmit
ting apparatus can be attached to the
lfpe and communication at once estab-
liShed.
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Gov. Perry's Prediction Concern
ing Cotton Mills.

Just twenty years ago on June ~,
1882, .ex-Gov. Benjamin E. Perry, Of
Greenville, delivered the commence
ment address at the Reidville Female
College of Spartanburg County.
This was in Governor Perry's 18th
year and it was the last speech he
made on any important occasion. I'm
usual interest is attached on that ac-
count to certain remarks he made
about the future of South Carolina.
In part he said:
sThe greatest source of the future
wealth and prosperity of South Caro-
lima is in utilizing her water power
and manufacturing cotton and wool.
We have every conceivable advantage
over the Northern States and Great
Britain in manufacturing cotton. The
raw material is grown here; our cli-
mate is better adapted to manufac-
turing purposes; water power, which
is expensive at the North and scarcely
to be obtained in England, will cost
little or nothing here; labor is cheap
er than it is in the Northern States and
all we want is capital a,nd skill. They
are destined to come here at no dis
ec1AV 0csS 1AC4A GnSS 4e1A1N eeo rUSAA <A9 A@S1AA
the Northern States. Foreign capi-
talists will End it to their interest to
make this change and all mankind
in pursuit of money are of course gov
erned by their interest. !"
Later in speaking of the effect of the
future growth of cotton manufacturing
he predicted, "This will more than
double the value of her cotton crop al
ready worth twenty millions of dol
lars"
Considering the fact that at that
time the cotton manufacturing indus
try throughout the South was in its
infancy. these prophecies may be ac-
counted remarkable. According to
census figures about s3,0oo,0O0 then
represented the aggregate capital
stock of textile mills in this State !;
now more than 10000, 600 are thus
invested. The value of the cotton
crop in South Carolina has increased
in the same time from $40, 600, 600 to
about s39, 600, 600. And the end is not
vet.
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-Da,iy. TDa.iy except SG1daJ
80. So runs through tc Coizmbif v:s s'ss&l
.sl s. r. OF s. @.
Trains Nos. Ta and 80 ruE VIC wilson ssd
ayetterilIe-Short Lins-srd .nsze c.css
ennectioa for all points Eor:a.
r-sius en- @. s D. z. r. leave FlcIs.es
si,v ercep. Sunday so g u, arrive Dating
on oi5su, Esrtsrille i5s n, chersv
J 80 8 n. Wsdesboro 226 ? n. Lesys
Florence dai!y except Sunday 60 N, ar
i've Darlington 20 p n, BennettsviMe -
m, Gibson s45 p Leave Floza7ce
Sunday only g 80 & n. ssrivs Darlington
Leave Gibson daily s1cep, snpaay 500
n, Benae.,sville Z 90 N, arrive Dsriiag.
:op 8 90 u, leave Darlington 8 SO p, az
i've Florence 8 lb am. Lesve Wsdesocss
ally excep, Sunday 8 90 p N. Cherav 4 q
!, %, Esruville 700.a n, Darlington Us
M, arrive Florence 90 p n. Leare Dss
pg,on Sunday only 8 30 q, arrive F.a
l'e - - VI CRAIG,
G nj. Pass A.
TM E-ersou, T.ah anseer
H.a Emerson &ssis a-tTfsmc Fara ee.
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THE BANK or SUMTER,
SUMTER, 8. C.
City and County Depositary

Gspi,al stock paid in, S75,o 90
Undivided surplus, le, 900 90
10 excess Of their stock, $1,000 90
Tfsrsacts general banking onsiness also
has Savings Bank Department Deposits of
81 and upward received ln,eree, allowed at
the rate of ger cent. per apnon, paysols
semi-annuslly.
WEB. HAYNsWoRTH, Presiden,
Magros Morss, F. REAEs,
Vice. Presideot Casbia'
Jan 81
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dick, the jailer. Won Santen and
Chalk were arrested for assaulting and
striking Rouse. When the prisoners
were taken to the Police Station they
each gave bond for their appearance
today.
The troubles leading up to the fight
last night. date back several years.
There are two factions in the club, OF
one of which Dr.. Rouse is part, and
the other directly opposed to him.
Two years ago the troubles, which
happily did not reach the point OF per
sonal difficulties, had to go before the
county Democratic executive commit
tee for that adjustment. 1t is said
that much bitter feeling has been
displayed, eliminating in the fight,
which called for police Interference
News and Courier, Aug.
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Land Surveying.

will give prompt attention to all calls
for surveying, plating, terracing hill sides,
draining bottoms, &c.
BANKS q. BoYKM, D. S.,
Oct l9-o Catchal, S. C.
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0rangshurg Collegiate Institute,
oRANGEBUPc, S. c.

BEAUTIFUL and healthful location. Ar
tesian water. Repaired and rsmodeled
buildings. Special courses in Music, Art.
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matte foundation work the aim.
For catalogue and particulars write to
jul Is JAS. B. CROUCH, President.
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a local representative of the Ocean
Steamship Company stated yesterday
that this action by the New England
roads means much for Southern ports,
whose cotton exports are sure to be
largely increased. Savannah News,
July 81.
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"A Necessary Precaution.

Don't neglect cold. It is worse than
unpleasant. tits dangerous. By using One
Minute Cough Cure you can cure it at once.
Allays inflammation, clear the head, soothes
and strengthens the mucous membrane.
Cures coughs, Group, throat and lung
troubles. Absolutely safe. Acts immedi-
ately. Children like it. Us. Hughson &
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Politicians in a Melee.

George Douglas Rouse, candidate for
Adiutant and Inspector General Of
South Carolian; j. G. Won Santen and
J. j. Chalk were arrested by the po-
lice last night for causing a disturb
ance at the German Artillery Hall,
where a meeting of Democratic Club
No. /, Ward 4, was held. DR.. Rouse
was arrested for firing pistol and for
carving a concealed weapon. The
charges were preferred By Capt. Grad
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PORTS GET MORE COTTON.
Al-Rail Shipments TO New Eng
land States, it is Said, are at an
Steamships to Garry 1t.

Asa result of the Withdrawal of two
New England railroads from an ar
rangement to join other roads in allow
ing through all-rail rates on cotton
shipped from the South 80 New Eng
land mill points, all the South Allan
tic ports will very probably get more
cotton this season.
IS Shippers will have TO ship by the
ocean lines to New York and Boston.
and there LET the Boston, Maine, and
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford railroads receive the cotton for
distribution to the mills. En fact,
these railroads say this is what they
want Southern shippers to do:
10 the railroads bringing the cotton
to the ports and to the ocean liners all
this is perfectly agreeable. 1t Is
perfectly agreeable TO SaVannahlans,
for It is estimated to mean much more
cotton for coastWise export.
The circumstances that have COM
bined to throw the South's shipments
Of New England cotton to the water
routes were not expected to result this
way at the start. For a long time
the railroads have been put to delays
and large expense on account OF the
bottling up Of cars, and the delivering
Of cars to connecting lines without
getting them back within reasonable
time. This led to car famines, and
the result of these are known IN this
section, especially in the cotton coun-
try, when hurried shipments are
desired.
no avoid this the roads imposed q
rental charge for the time a car is on
a foreign line with view to having
the foreign line return it at the earli-
est possible moment. This charge
seems 60 work all right with all rail
roads, except the B. and B., and the
N. T., N. II. and H. They withdrew
from the arrangement, giving what ap-
pear to be good reasons, showing that
they are put at a decided disadFanz
stage.
The claim OF these roads is that cot
ton is shipped to New England points
over their lines in foreign cars, that
in some cases this is in advance OF the
requirements of mills, and that these
cars must lie on the sidings until the
consignees need the cotton or nave
storage room for it. At other times it
is claimed that brokers ship cotton on
to New England before it is sold and
leave it In the cars until sold. All this
time these railroads have to pay heavy
rental or penalty for the use of the
ear, which would be heavy charge for
them to carry, and one they cannot
we'll estimate.
TO get around the trouble the roads
mentioned withdrew well in advance
Of the cotton season from the through
ali-raii rate understanding and urge
that cotton be shipped by water to
them at either New York or Boston,
where they have large and commo-
dious warehouses, and can take care
Of It until It is wanted at the mills.
Then too, they say in their circular
that they can make. more money on
the cotton if shipped by water and
delivered to them at New York and Bos-
ton.
A local representative of the Ocean
Steamship Company stated yesterday
that this action by the New England
roads means much for Southern ports,
whose cotton exports are sure to be
largely increased. Savannah News,
July 81
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4 PAINT SHOP

kept by a practical painter Of
80 years experience, where can
be got Lead and Oil mixed any
color, also Ready Mixed Paints
ard Paints fer different use,
such as Floor, Roof. iron, Var
nishes. Bronze, sa,ndpaper, Put
ty, Gold Leaf, Dry Colors, Calso-
mine, etc. I want some work
painting and uphoIstering. |
will paint your house, Kalso-
mine or paper the walls cheap,
for while at work [ am very
apt to find a Sofa, Rocker, or
Sideboard that needs scraping
andvarnishing, also upholstered.
I have some pretty colors in
Morocoline, Hair Cloth, Mohair
Plush, or I may find a Car
riage or Buggy that | will paint
for ten dollars and give you a
set of harness free, or paint the
buggy for FIVE dollars and no
gift. Buggy tops $500, fitted
on Wheels, steel tires, painted
and put on ready for road,
$1,000 per sett. Shafts, paint
ed and trimmed, $500.
Agent for Councils self-lu-
bricating Axles.
Office in Curtis House, No.
326 South Main street.
Fl. B. CURTIS.
Phone 1875. | paint signs.
Evening journal., 1902-08-12
CAB WAS NOT MUCH
USE TO "JIEKS" KELLY

While Peter O'Toole. a driver for
Charles Dougherty, was in the saloon
of James A. Kelly this morning in
ouiring if Mr.. Kelly desired to hire a
cab. the horses. which were left UNI
hitched became restless and started
down the street At Ninth they
frightened at the elevator which car
ries building material to the eighth
floor Of the Equitable Building, and
lost all thought OF OToole and Incl
dentally forgot that they were regard
ed as quiet animals. They rushed
down the street to Sixth. where in col
liding with an ice wagon. they left the
coach where O'Toole ard Mr.. Kelly
would not have TO run so far TO use It,
and then continued their wild run to
Front street. all the while creating
CONSERVATION along the thoroughfare.
II will cost Just $50 to rebuild the
cab. Mr. Kelly may be asked to stand
the expense.
Evening journal., 1902-08-12
LIVELY BATTLE At THRooP
Deputies and Strikers Exchange Shots
But Hit No One.

Scranton. Pa, Aug. ia lively
battle occurred last night between
deputies and strikers at Throop, an
isolated mining village six miles
north of here. Scores OF shots were
exchanged. but as far as Is known no
one was hit. The one colliery in the
village is operated by the Pancoast
Coal Company, a branch of the On
tario and Western coal department
Last Tuesday the washery was start
ed under the protection of armed dep
uties. There has been some stone
throwing at the deputies and clubbing
of wOrkmen, and on several occasions
the deputies discharged their guns to
frighten away the boys who pelted
the washery with sling-shots.
Yesterday at noon the four depu.
ties guarding the company's pumping
station, located on the river bank,
were driven to cover by a volley OF
shots from the opposite shore. They
returned the fire and silenced the at
tack. Last night when darkness fell
the attack on the pump house was re
newed The company anticipated it
and had a big force of deputies on
hand. Tor an hour bullets flew thick
and fast The attacking party seemed
to concentrate its fire on the pump
house, for it was fairly riddled with
bullets. The deputies shot into the
bushes on the opposite shore. only
100 feet away, making a target of the
spot where the fashes OF the assail.
ants guns we're seen.
The strikers evidently quit because
Of their ammunition being exhausted,
and this put an end to hostilities.
Evening journal., 1902-08-12
KRUGER OPPOSED TO
BRITISH HOSPITALITY

London, Aug. 12.-Ihe arrival next
Saturday from South Africa OF Gen
erals Botha, De Wet and Delarey
promises to- be the occasion Of an
other struggle between Boer and Bri-
ton. The colonial office has made
special arrangements for the recep-
tion OF the visiting Beers at South
ampton. The Boer leaders will
witness the naval review and
will spend Saturday night on
board the vessel, and Sunday they
viii be received by King Edward on
board the royal yacht and Ia the pres
ence Of a number of distinguished
personages.
According to Ehe Hague cores
pondent of the Daily Mail. former
President Kruger OF the Transvaal,
and his party are anxious to prevent
Generals Botha, De Wet and Delarey
from landing in England Members Of
the Kruger party have sent urgent
letters and cablegrams to Madeira in
an effort 10 dissuade the generals
from accepting British hospitality. It
is proposed to send a Dutch vessel to
intercept them, according to the cor
respondent, and in any case Messrs.
Wolmerans Fischer and Vessels will
go to Southampton with that inten-
tion.
Evening journal., 1902-08-12
HAIrrs REBELLION sPREADs
Four More Provinces Join the Provls-
IonaI Government.


Washington, Aug. 12.-Minister Pow
ell has cabled the state department
from Cape Haitian that the provisional
Cvasquez) government Of Haiti has no
titled the United States legation that
Gonaives, Port de Paix, Petit Goave,
and st. Marc provinces are in rebellion.
Town a Pile of Ruins.
Port Au Prince, Hayti, Aug. 12.-
A visit to Petit Goave showed that the
town has been entirely destroyed, there
being nothing left but a pile of ruins.
About 1000 persons are homeless and
are greatly in need of assistance. The
greater number of them have sought
shelter in the Simmonds factories,
near the town. The French cruiser
D'Assas arrived at Petit Goave yester-
day with provisions for the sufferers,
iand returned to Port Au Prince with
Zoo women and children and 10 wound
ed men. The authorities refused to
permit the Firminists to leave, fearing
they would go to other points, to take
,up arms again.
Each party accuses the other of hav-
ing set fire to Petit Goave, but the gem
sral belief is that General Chicoye the
,Firminist commander, resolved to de-
stroy the town when he saw that he
pould not hold it against the Fouchar-
iiists
Evening journal., 1902-08-12
AMERICANS MAY
NEED PROTECTION
Venezuelan Rebels Capture
City of Barcelona
Government Troops Driven From That
Important Shipping Point in
British Vest Indies

Port of Spain. Trinidad. b. w. L.,
Aug. 12.-After three days severe
fighting in the streets of Barcelona, in
the state of Bermudez, Venezuela, the
revolutionists under General Penalo-
"a captured the town from the gov
ernment forces. The government lost
60 men, including General Ruperto
Bravo.
Barcelona has a population Of 49,
900, and is an important shipping
point The coal mines OF Guanta are
five miles from there.
Marines to Land at Porto cabello.
Washington, Aug. 12.-Minister
Bowen has cabled the state depart
ment from Caracas, Venezuela, that
the revolutionists have cut the cable
at Barcelona. Minister Bowen says
the cable was cut Immediately after
the receipt Of a message stating that
the revolutionists were entering the
city.
Minister Bowen, at Caracas, yester-
day advises the state department that
the Germans intend to land a naval
force at Porto Cabello to protect Ger
man interests there which are threat
ened by the uprising now in progress.
The minister advised that we follow
suit.
After a conference between the OIL
cials of the state and navy departments
yesterday instructions were cabled to
Commander Nichols, of the Topeka, to
proceed from Laguayra to Porto Ca
bello and land a naval force in case of
attack The trouble at Porto Cabello
grows out of the uprising which has
convulsed Venezuela for some time. II
is directed against President Castro,
and has kept the country in a state of
ferment for many months Minister
Bowen recently sent word that Presi-
dent Castro was leaving for the front
with the expectation of fighting a de-
cisiye battle with the insurgents. The
latter have been gathering strength at
Porto Cabello. Our Consul at that
point sent word recently that the lives
of some of the American residents, in
cluding members of his family, were
imperiled, and two Of the ladies OF the
consul's family were taken away in a
government ship. Since then there has
been no wor4 Of critical condition ot
affairs, but the advices today indicate
that crisis has been reached.