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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
DEMOCRATIC UNITY INSURED.
Result Of a Caucus Of Democratic
Senators.
The CAUCUS and ITS ACTION
Related to the Amendment and
Ratification of the Panama
Canal Treaty.

Washington, March 16.-The Demo
cratic Senators at their caucus today
resolved to stand together in the Sen
ate in support Of two amendments to
the Panama Canal treaty. One of
these provides for the modification of
the twenty third article of the treaty,
so as to insure the control Of the
canal zone by the United States, and
the other enlarges the provision in
the fourth article of the treaty, which
is disavowal of any intention on
the part of the United States $50 ia
crease its territory at the expense Of
Colombia or of the sister Republics
in Central or South America, - so as
to include Mexico.
With reference to the latter amend
ment there was considerable debate.
Many of the Senators advocated an
amendment striking out the provision
entirely, and practically all of them
agreed that it had no place in the
agreement, but it was concluded that
as it had been incorporated and would
probably remain, the best policy
would be to make an effort to modify
rather than to remove it. Mexico was
incorporated becasue it was urged that
the people Of that country are as SEN
sitive as those of any other about
maintaining the integrity of their
country, and also as much entitled to.
the guaranty as any other.
All the Democratic Senators except
Senators Dubois, Culberson, Morgan,
McLaurin, Clarke, of Arkansas, and
Gibson were present. It was the
understanding that all the Democrats
would support the two amendments
agreed upon, :but that after they are
acted upon individuals shall be at lib
erty to vote for or against the treaty
as they may elect. 1t was also the
understanding that some of the Demo
cratic Senators would support some Of
Senator Morgan's individual amend
ments, but they will do SO as individ
uals, and not as members Of the
Democratic caucus.
The amendment suggested to the
twenty third article of the treaty, Civ.
ing the Government Of the United
States the exclusive right to police and
protect the canal, is practically that
offered by Senator Bacon on Saturday,
with some verbal changes. This
amendment makes the control of the
United States over the canal absolute
and exclusive, and it's right to police
and protect the same is under no cir
cumstances dependent upon the request
or Invitation of the Republic of Co
lumbia.
The other amendment agreed upon
was to Article of the treaty, relating
to the policy of the United States to-
wards other Central and South Ameri-
can Republics. the language of the
amendment being as follows:
"The United States, following their
uniform established policy in regard
to their sister Republics in America,
freely acknowledge and recognize the
sovereignty Of the Republic Of Colon
bia, and disavow any intention to i'm
pair it in anyway whatever, or to in
crease her territory at the expenes of
Colombia, but most earnestly desire
her peace and prosperity
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
Two Stories by schIey.

!. Admiral Schley is good story tell
er, says the New York Press. While
with party Of friends the other
night he was asked to tell something
new about Santiago:
"No,'' he replied. II must refuse
to talk about. Santiago. am in a
position similar to that of Gen. Taylor
after he became president. Every
man who fought under him at Buena
Vista besought him for Office and
naturally, to cement their chances, all
recalled the famous battle and chatted
about it, until President Taylor was
sick and tired.
"Buena Vista?" he finally exclaimed
to one soldier. 'Why, there was
time I thought commanded at that
battle, but l have heard so d much
about it since, and so many things
that I never knew of connection with
it, that I have concluded was not
there
.sI'll tell you another story instead, "
the admiral continued to his friends.
"Many years ago [ was in charge of a
nondescript vessel on the Mississippi.
II was what was called double-end
err with rudder at each end, and
had been so constructed, I understood,
that it could go up the river and then
back down the river without turning
around in cramped quarters: One day
I conceived the idea of trying to turn
this craft around. / brought to the
task every method of seamanship
knew. but found I did not have suffi-
cient rooms in the narrow harbol
where we were. Irritated in being
| baked in my purpose, I heard this
| remark from one Of the sailors:
" That's the best success in a shlI
that the United States ever turned
out.
q What in the devil do you NEAR
by that?' I inquired rather brusquely
and in bad temper.
!" Why replied the Jack. you see
| it was made to turn around for nobody
nor from nobody, and I'll be blamed
] if it will !"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
KING TIGER AND the GOVERNOR.
Vincent chicco interviews Cover
nor Hayward, but Fails to Effect
a Compromise as to the En-
forcement of the Dispen-
sary Law.

Columbia. March 12.-Vincent Chic
co, of Charleston, came to Coiumbla
foady to consult with the Governor
over the blind tiger situation. Chlcco
has been raided so often that he thinks
he has been specially singled out for
persecution on the part of the con-
stables and he seemed to make COM
plant in that regard. However, his
main point evidently was to convince
the Governof, that disaster would result
If he insisted on the strict enforce.
ment if the law. It was somewhat OF
an anomalous conference leading
and acknowledged blind tiger dealer
pleading for compromise-but the
Governor was rather glad to meet him,
as he considered him somewhat OF a
representative of the business IN Char
lesion, and he desired to have all llllc-
it dealers to understand his position
thoroughly and unmistakably. Chlcco
evidently thought it was IN the power
OF the Governor to compromise the
matter, for he said that hesand many
of the dealers would be utterly ruined
If they were forced out of the business.
The Governor talked very plainly to
him and told him that he would be
compelled to enforce the law. and ad-
yised Chicco and all others in his posi-
tion to close up at once. He told him
plainly that there could be no com
promise with the open or secret sale
of liquor. Chicco said he wanted to
get out Of the business, but seemed
to think If he could sell "on the
quiet it would be all right. but, of
course, such a proposition, if it had
been directly made, would not have
been entertained for a moment.
Although Chicco pretended that he
was on the verge of ruin, he appeared
very cheerful, and when introduced
to Chief Constable Hammett said he
was glad to meet him and asked him
pleasantly to call when he came to
Charleston.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
YenezueIa's Two Days Grace.

Washington, March 14.-Venezuela's s
sr;t;aI payment on the $40, 600 pledged
- - Germany in satisfaction Of that
~ .crnfyy,s claims of honor will not be
80 today. as provided for in the
pssca -. protocol. The German minister,
Baron Hadenhausen, will not reacn @
Caracas until Monday, ana as the per
ain Government at present mas NO ac-
credited representative there, Germany
has allowed President Castro Swo 40
d;tional days of grace. liz the event.
however, that this payment, amount 1s
inc to about $40, oW, is not fortn, d,
soIning -, as soon as Baron Hadenhausen
lives. Belgium will be asked to step
n n, and aid President Castro in the ad-
1,;n;stration - of his customs receipts,
as provided in the protocol.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
S NEEnY TRADE REVIEW
Railway Construction Will Far
Exceed Even Last Years Enor.
nous Figures.
New York. March 13.-R. G. Dun
Co.'S Weekly Review Of Trade tomor-

New York. March l3.-R. G. Dun
A Cos Weekly Review OF Trade tomor-
row viii say
s Reports from all sections Of the
ccuntry promise a brisk spring and
SIMMER trade. Orders are coming
forward on large scale, and frequent
yequests for prompt shipment indicate
That stocks are low and requirements
nruent. TIE statement has been made
repeatedly of late that traffic block
ades we're ended, but as matter OF
fact, thetrelief was in every case OF a
local nature, and almost Immediately
foiowed by SO much new business that
congestion returned. At present the
Western shipments are fairy prompt,
buE freight is not coming East ia a
satisfactory master. Heavy distribu-
4ion of wages makes retail trade active
and coeliections prompt IN the anth-
racite region, yet dealers are carrying
small stocks of Merchandise as rule.
ac1iyity in building lines is so great
as to occasion frequent comments.
Bad weather retarded retail business
as some points and floods added to
HE disturbed conditions OF the cotton
market.
Railway earnings continue to ex-
sceed preYious years figures, roads re-
sorting for the first week of March
Showing a gain of LA. per cent over
last year, and of 1873 per cent. over
1901. It is already almost certain that
railway construction will far exceec
even last years enormous figures, ane
similar conditions exist as to building
md bridge operations.
An erratic market for the raw
5naterial together with unfayorablf
Esatker, brings decrease IN sales o
cotton goods. Quotations are full!
maintained, nevertheless, especiall.
Du forward deliveries.
Failures this week numbered 239
sgains5 232 last year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18

Pawtucket, R. l., March l5.-The
Rhode Island Mule Spinners Associa-
tion, at its branch in Woonsocket
this afternoon, decide by unanim-
Gus vote to call strike tomorrow in the
four mills of the Manville Company,
three of which are in Woonsocket and
one in Manville, r. I. The spinners
ask for an increse Of 10 per cent. but
the general secretary, Jas. Clitfee, of
the Rhode Island Mule Spinners' As
sociation, states that there are other
grievances, which extend back for
some time. The Manville Company
is capitalized at Sc, 900, 600 and employs
6. 600 hands.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
YOODHEH OF The WORLD.
Savannah is Next Place of Meet
inq The Officers Elected.

Pensacola, Fla, March l2.-The
head camp, Woodmen of the World,
jurisdiction Of Georgia and South
Carolina, Florida and Alabama today
chose Savannah for next years meet
ing place and elected the following
officers: Head counsel, L. n. Archer,
Birmingham, Ala; head adviser, =.
j. Wilmingham, Rome, Ga; clerk,
3. S.. Burneau, Greenville, S. c.
escort, r. S. Hood, Sumter, S @.
watchman, John ". Simmons, Tampa,
Fla, sentry, G. 81. Dame, Ocala,
Fla. chairman of the board of man
ayers, B. T.. Adams, Birmingham,
Ala.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
EsTER's COTTON STATEMENT. .
Southern Mill Takinss I,270, 500
Bales, Against l,l35, ,l29 Last
Year.
Eoreign Exports for the Season l09, ,s53
More Bales Than for Same Period Last
Year.

New Orleans, La, March Is. -Secre.
ssary Hesters, weekly cotton statement
ISSUED toady shows for the l3 days o.
9arch an increase over last year oi
g, GOO bales, and an increase over the
sane period year before last OF 49,OOO.
For the 1874 days Of the season that
hare elapsed the aggregate IS ahead OF
she same days last year 81, ,0OO bales,
1nd ahead Of the same time year De-
lore last 65l, 600.
The amount brought into sight DUR
ing the past week has been HS,5Os
bsies, against LIE, $50 fox the same
seven days last year and 15S,95S year
before Last.
Tie movement since September
show receipts at al United States
Dorts to be 6,sO7, 40 bales, against
zoo, ,SG7 last year; oYerianq across
tho Mississippi, Ohio and Posemsc
vfFers TO Northern mills and Canada
sSo. go bales, against 945,62b last
sar: interior stocks in excess OF those
haad at the close OF the commercial
wear 1873, $50, against 302, 605 last year
Southern mill takings l,27o, 800,
INST 1, f35, l29 last year.
The total movement since Septem-
bar is 8, l65,325 bales, against 8, ,0e4,-
S7 last year and s,5l4, 7Sl year before
last.
Foreign exports Cor the week have
been 28 3l9 bales, against l3l, ,S26
last year, making the total thus far
for the season 5, 467, 1885, against 8, 35s.-
s383 last year.
me sotal takings Of American mills,
North and South, and Canada thus
lar for the season have been s, UiS
bales, againg5 2, $685. 9T8 last year.
Stocks at the seaboard and the ~
sseading Southern interior centres, IN.
rIuding the Galveston correction OF
80 900 bales, have decreased during
he week 19I, 606 bales, against de-.
crsase duying the corresponding period
last season Of 42,3 304.
Inciuding stocks left over at ports
and interior towns from the last crop
md the number Of bales brought
into sight thus far for the new crop
IRE supply to date is 8, 3a0.397 bales,
against 9,A43, 354 for the same period
last year.
THE WORLDS, VISIBLE SUPPLY.
New Orleans, La. March Is. Score
aary Hester's statement Of the worlds
Eisible supply OF cotton issued today
ssiloys she total visible to be 3,777, COS
bales, against 8, sT5. .695 last week and
2Y5. s3I last year. OF this the total
of American cotton is 2. 6lao0S, against
76s, 695 last week and 3,lI6ss6Sl last
year:: and Of all KINDS. including
Egypt. Brazil, India, etc. l64, GOO,
agaisss l07, 600 last week and l,099, :
go last year. OF the worlds visible
npnIy of cotton there is now adoat
Ind held IN Great Britain and Contin-
ansal Europe l,e9s,oo0 bales, against
2,26l, 600 last year; IN Egypt l56, ,0Go,
against 237, ,000 last year; In India
SCI, 900 against 5T3, 900 last year, and
ii the United States 92s, 600, against
I,2O5.0o0 last year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
First Payment Ready.

Caracas, March 15.-The amount of
the first payment due to Germany
under the Washington agreement was
deposited in a safe at the treasury
today and will be paid on the order Of
the German minister, Herr Won Pell-
dram, who is expected to arrive here
ney1 Tuesday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18

Raleigh, N. c., March 13.-A High
Point, N. c., special says: William
Holt and a negro, name unknown, met
a horrible death in the country near
here this afternoon. Mr.. Holt and the
negro were cutting feed with steam
cutter, when the fly wheel burst,
mangling both Mr.. Holt's legs and
killing his companion instantly. Mr..
Holt died an hour later.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
The A B C of 1t.

A kidney education starts with Back
ache means kidney ache. lame back means
lame kidneys, weak back means weak
kidneys, cure means Doan's Kidney Pills.
Read about the free distribution IN this
paper, and call at China's Drug Store
Thursday, March 18th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
Itching Piles.

Any one who suffers from that terrible
plague, itching piles, or from eczema, will
appreciate the immediate relief and per-
manent cure that comes through the use of
Doan's Ointment. It never fails. Free
samples at China's Drug Store Thursday,
March 18th
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
For the Public Good.

In another part of this paper appears an
advertisement worthy the reading, as it's
for the public good. 1t tells of free
distribution of Doan's Kidney Pills, a
remedy for Kidney Ills. Read it, and call
at China's Drug Store Thursday, March
18th.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18

Washington, March 13.-The Carih-
bean squadron, under command Of Ad-
miral Coghlan, has been ordered to
Honduras, where the revolution is
assuming serious proportions, to pro-
tect American interests.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-18
T+obinessofthe Skin and Eczema

The only remedy in the world that sln
at once stop itchiness of the skin on any
nart ~ of the body that is absolutely safe
and never failing, Is Doan's Ointment
Free sample at China's Drug Store Ihufs-
day, March 18th.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
BURGLARY
OF a Meat Market at Adamston
Friday Night.
Foreign Coal Miner Arrested for
the Crime.
Stole Coupon Books. Pennies and
Mlnce Ham.

The meat market Of George Criss
and Frank Claussop, at Adamston,
was burglarized Friday night between
o and 10 o'clock. The burglar bursted
the door in and entered that way. He
took two coupon books, valued at So,
pennies and nickels amounting to -
or 20 cents, and mince ham.
The burglary was not discovered I'M
til some hours later, and there was no
clue until Tommy McHale, foreign
coal miner, tried Saturday morning to
sell one of the coupon books to Jesten
Dominick. The latter having heard
of the burglary notified Mr.. Clausson
OF the attempt TO sell the book to him.
A warrant was Immediately issued
by Squire Riley against McHale and
given to Special Constable II. w. Nit
chell to execute. AT half-past two
Saturday afternoon, he found him in
the Diamond saloon and placed him
under arrest. He was put in iaii to
await trial Monday.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
WEST MILFORD
Votes for License. EIectlns Entire
Ticket.


Two tickets were in the field at the
municipal election at West Milford
New Years day.
The license and successful ticket
was comprised of n. B. Ferrill, for
Mayor; +. b. Sturm, for recorder; and
P. w. Ward, ]. A. Fox, W. G. Ken
nedy, W. NJ. Lee and c. W. Morrison,
for councilmen.
The other ticket was composed Of
c. B. Morrison, for mayor; G. w. Moi
fatt, for recorder: and c. B. Morrison,
ST., J. A. Fox, j. B. Clark, a. Lagwig
and Townsend Goldsboro. for council.
The extent of the vote was not learn
ed but the license ticket received agood
majority. Councilman-elect Fox was
on both tickets.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
LEMON JUICE
Kills Typhoid Fever Germs Says
DR.. Billings.

DR.. Ernest G. Lederle. president Of
the Health department of New York
City, referring to the discovery said
TO have been made recently in Eng
land that lemon juice would kill ty-
phoid germs in water, and TO have
been proved by experiments in Chi
caeo, says he knows these experiments
have been tried often before and that
many physicians treat their typhoid
patients with lemon juice. DR.. w.
Il. Billings, bacteriologist OF the de-
partment, said: II have not made
any experiments myself, but l am
sure that lemon juice in water will
xiii germs II enough is used. Orange
juice will do the same thing, and, in
fact, We have been feeding patients
that right along. There is nothing
new in this discovery of lemon juice.
II takes more orange juice than lem
on juice because the former has not so
much citric acid in it and YET it is q
powerful neutrallzer. There is no
doubt that acid viii XIII typhoid
ecrms.''
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
MRS. LOWE
Dies at Her Home at EIdora. Marion
County.

The death of Mrs. Robert Lowe oc-
CURED at her late home in Eldora in
Marion county at 5 O'Clock Saturday
morning. Thursday she received "a
stroke OF paralysis and this brought
ON ap 3pleSy. whi=h caused her death.
She was about 40 years of age. The
hst Ga, 1, ! .erif ~. an daurht. RS
survive hei. she had relatisrs ii,ins
in this county and was quite veil
known here.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
SWINDLERS
Are Operating Among people In
Rural Districts.
Say They Are peddlers Selling
Clothing at Low Prices.
Get Money Down But FAN to De
liver Goods.

Many residents have been swindled
in Taylor county by persons protesting
20 be itinerant peddlers but who in
fact are impostors. Their plan was to
sell clothing, take half the price cash
in hand paid and agree to deliver the
clothing at q future date. They
failed, however, to make good the last
feature OF the agreement and their
patrons who had the idea that they
were getting goods cheaper are out the
money they paid them. These same
fellows after operating extensively in
that county have come into Harrison
county and are busy victimizing the
farmers. 1t is reported on reliable
authority that among those who have
been objects OF their swindle are Sid
ney Raymond and Abner Stout, resid-
ing in Elk district. They are said to
haye purchased clothing, paying half
down but that was the last they heard
OF the peddlers, from whom they were
led to believe they were getting big
bargains. The people should be on
the lookout for them and give them
the ''not-at-home" reception, when
they call ut their front door.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
FUNERAL
of Mrs. Rhoda Bartlett at MT. Clare
Occurs.

The funeral OF the late Mrs. Rhoda
Bartlett took place Saturday at her
residence at Mt. Clare. Rev. Lloyd
W. Holden ofiiciated. The remains
were then brought here on the morn
ing train and taken to the /. o. o. F.
cemetery, where interment was made
Rev. r. B. Mcdaniel otiiciated at the
grave. Quite number of relatives,
friends and neighbors attended. The
deceased was the wife OF Or. T. &.
Bartlett. She was 81 years of age.
Apoplexy caused her death.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
Children's All Wool
Knee Pants
Boys Overcoats
RAslans.
WILL evnITz
NOTICE OF ELECTION.

The stockholders of West Virginia
Bank will please take notice that the
annual meeting OF the stockholders of
said bank will be held at the bank on
the second Wednesday in January
1908, being the 18th day of the month,
at one O'Clock, p. m. for the election
OF seven directors of said bank for the
ensuing year, and for the transaction
of any other business that may be law
full ut that time.
w. II. FREEMAN,
It'd Cashier.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09

When the butter won't
come put a penny in the
churn," is an old time dairy
proverb. 1t often seems to
work though no one has ever
told why.
When mothers are worried
because the children do not
gain strength and flesh we
say give them SCOTS Emul-
sion.
1t is like the penny in the
milk because it works and
because there is something
astonishing about it.
SCOTS Emulsion is simply
milk of pure cod liver oil
with some hypophosphites
especially prepared for delicate
stomachs.
Children take to it naturally
because they like the taste
and the remedy takes just as
naturally to the children be-
cause it is SO perfectly adapted
to their wants.
For all weak and pale and
thin children SCOTS Emulsion
is the most satisfactory treat
ment.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
ELECTION
Held by Stockholders OF Home
Builders Building and Loan
Association.

The stockholders of the Home Build
ers' Building and Loan Association
held their animal election Saturday
night in the Office OF the Secretary,
Camden Sommers, on Main street.
The commissioners of the election
were Wilbur f. Hursev and Eustace
Lyons.
oThe following board of directors
were elected for the ensuing year DIR.
Fleming Howell, DR.. d. P. Morgan,
Camden sommcrs, Cecil II. Towles
and John b. Smith.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
Engraved Wedding Invitations

The Telegram Is pleased q announce
- 4, i'Hs rns. ie Arrangements NJ h
one OF the largest engraving establish
ments In the United States who make
speciality OF engraved cards, an
nouncement cards, wedding invita-
tions and monogram stationery and is
now prepared to furnish this class OF
work at the lowest prices. Anyone
desiring fine stationery can save money
by sending their orders TO the Tele-
gram office. II
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-01-09
appointed Notary

!. Governor A B. White has appointed
Orman Randolph. the well-known
newspaper man, a notary public for
Braxton county. Of which county he is
now . resident.