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?HB SDMTKF WATCHMAN, KatabUihed April, 18S0. "Be Just and Fear not-Let all the Ends thou Aims't at, be thy Country's, thy God's and Truth's." THK TRUE SOUTHRON, Established Jone. I3fc6 Consolidated Aug. 2,1881. SUMTER. S. C., WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 27.1899 New Series-Tol. XIX. No. 22 Published EYery Wednesday, JM. Gr. Osteen, SUMTER, 3. C. TERMS : $1.50 per annum-ia advance. IOTKSTISIMSST: Ooo Square first insertion.$1 00 Bvery subsequent insertion. 50 Contracts for three months, or longer wil be made at reduced rates. All communications which subserve private interests will be charged for as ad versements. Obituaries and tributes of respects will be charged for. LAWTON KILLED AT SAN METEO. SHOT WHILE WALKING ALONG FIRING LINE BEFORE CHARGE. i Gen Lawton Marched by Night From Manila to Drive Gen Geronimo From Strong Position at San Meteo. Manila, Dec 19.-Maj Gen Henry W. Lawton has been shot ard killed, at Sao Mateo. He was standing in front of his troops, was shot in the breast and died immediately Gen Lawton left home Monday night, having returned from bis north ern operations Saturday, to lead an expedition through Mariquine valley, which bas been an iosurgeot stronghold throughout the war. The valley has several times been invaded, but never held by the Americans. Gen Geron? imo was supposed to bave there the largest organized force north of Manila, and Gen Otis wished to garrison Mar* iqaina. The night was one of the worst of the season. A terrific rain bad begun and is still continuing. Accompanied by bis sta? and Troop I, Fourth cavalry, Geo Lawton set out at 9 o'clock io advance of the main force, consisting of the Eleventh cavalry and one battalion each cf the Twentieth and Twenty-seventh infantry, which started from La Loma at mid night. With a small escort, he led the way through aa almost pathless coun? try, a distance ?TNI5 miles, over hills aod through canebrake and deep mod. the horses climbing the rocks asd sliding down the hills. Before day? break the command bad reached the bead of the valley San Mateo was attacked at 8 o'clock and a three hours' fight ensued. Thi3 resulted in but few casualties on the American side, apart from the death of Geo Lawton, but the attack was difficult because of the natural defenses of the towo. Geo Lawtoo was walking .along the firing line within 300 yards of a small sharpshooter's trench, ooo epicuous io tbe bis; white bemlet he wore and a light yellow rain coat. He was also easily distinguishable because of bis commanding stature. The sharpshooters directed several close shots, which dipped tbe grass near. His staff officers called Gen Lawton's atteotion to the danger he was in, but be ooly laughed with bis usual contempt for bullets Suddenly be exclaimed : "I am shot." clenched his haods in a desperate effort to stand erect, aod fell into the arms of a staff officer. Orderlies rushed across the field for surgeons, who dashed up immediately, but their efforts were useless. The body was taken op to a clump of bushes aod laid upoo a stretcher, the familiar white helmet covering tbe face of the dead general Almost at this moment the oheers of the American troops rushing into Sao Mateo were mingling with the rifle volleys. After the fight six stalwart cavalrymen forded the river to the town carrying the litter ou their shoulders, tbe staff preceding with tbe colors, and a cavalry escort following The troops filed bareheaded through tbe building where tbe body was hid, and maoy a tear fell from the eyes of men who had Tong followed the intrepid Lawtoo The entire command was stricken with grief, as tboogh each roan had suffered a personal loss. Washington, Dec 18.-Tbe currency bill, which wa9 debated all last week was passed today bv the house by a rote of 190 to 150. It bad the united support of every Republican in the house and of eleven Demoorats Messrs. Clayton, Diggs, Fitzgerald, L^vy, Ruppert, Scrodder. Underbill and Wilson of New York ; McAieer, of Peosyivaoia ; D-inny, of Maryland, and Thayer, of Massae h USP rs. - -- - If troubled wi;b dizziness, furred tongue, bitter taste is month, biont** i fft-Img afifir eating, constipation or ?>ck headache, us? Dr ii A Simrooes' Liver Medicine ---<^mnm- -^mmm~ Bay Writing Tablets, Penciis and Paper at O teen's Book Store ENGLAND CALLS FOR VOLUNTEERS. 10,000 Ununiformed Rough Riders Are Wanted London, Dec 20, 2 45 a. m -The government has at last consented to mobilize a force which Gen Baller is credited with having demanded all along as an essential of success in Sooth Africa, namely, 10,000 mount? ed infantry This morning the war office Issued an order to the effect that the government had decided to raise for South Africa a mounted infantry force, to be calied "Imperial Yeomanry,v and to be recruited from yeomanry, volunteers and civilians possessing the requisite qualifica tiou8. Enlistment will be for one year, or during the continuance of the war. The men must be between 20 and 35 years of age, and of equal physique to the ordinary cavalry soldier. Officers and men are to provide their own horses and to wear neutral tint cloth shooting jackets, not necea sarily uniform, felt bats, breeches and gaiters. AU must be good riders and marksmen The same order invites every volunteer regiment battalion serving at the front to supply a full company which will take the place of the rpoanted infantry of the regiment These arrangements are expected to result in a considerable force The enrolled strength of the Yeomany forces, which originated in the troublous period of the French revol? ution, is now 10,333 Their services have never been before called for in war. Special reports regarding the fight? ing at the Tugela river are still filter iug through, but all the newspapers complain that these are severely cen? sored, and it is still impossible to get an accurate idea of the battle. From the latest accounts, however, it ap? pears that Gen Bu'iier was in personal command A correspondent of The Associat? ed Press at Chievely camp says the Boers excuse themselves for firing on the stretcher bearers by asserting that two squads of the Connought ranges took cover under civilian bearers of the Red Cross, and that this act drew the Boer fir?*, three be being killed and several wounded Much anxiety is caused by the fact that the war office has not yet receiv ed a full list of the casualties at T?bela river The Standard hints editorially this morning that if Portugal continues co ailow supplies of war material and foreign volunteers to reach the Trans vaal through Delagoa bay. England ; will have something to say in the I matter Statements are published from Beer sources in Brussels and Berlin that President Kruger is willing to conclude peace on the basis of the status quo. but that otherwise he call upon the Boers in Cape Colony to join in proclaiming the independence of the Cape territories of Great Britain Two British Generals Not Heard From for Several Days. London, Dec 21, 4 45 a. m -The gravity of the military situation is again becoming accentuated in the public mind, owing to the complete absence of news Nothing has been heard from Lord Methuen since Sun? day, and it is feared that his commun ications have been cut If this be so, his position is dangerous A correspondent of The Daily News telegraphing from Modder river last Saturday says : The Boer posi tion, already formidible on Dec ll, has since heen greatly strengthened, extending for an area of 12 miles It is entrenched in the most modern methods throughout its ent>re iength; wire fences have been piaced before all the trenches at every point, guns have been got into position, and there is every evidence that the Boers are well supplied with ammunition. Only a powerful attacking force can hope to make a successful assault " The Times, in an article from the j pen of a military expert, laments the I dispersion of the British forces, quoter the maxim of Napoleon in iavor of concentration and regrets that Lord Methuen did not retire to Orange river a week ago. The latest dispatches received seem to show that the British forces are standing on ?he defensive at all points Gen Buller ii ordering the ! troops now arriving at Cape Town io proceed to Durban to reinforce the ! N?tal column Absence of news, i fr.?m him 1MS led to a surmise that hf* is trying to join Gen White by a flank movement. the appviiifl for yeomanry arni vol- ; unieers are being responded to with the greatest enthusiasm in ali parts ; of the country L ?rd Woisely pro j poses that the force being raised by j the lord mayor of London 'be called the ' City of London Imperial Volun? teers " The government expects the total of yeomanry and volunteers to reach 8.000. Baron Chesham will com? mand, with Lord Lonsdale as adju? tant general Tba papers are now generally join? ing io free criticism of the government; and the war office as day day by fresh proofs of unpreparedness come to light. Speoial stress is laid apon the fatlare to provide proper transports, which competa the colamos to stick tight to railways and upon the inferior? ity of the British artillery The Australian colonies are respond? ing eagerly to the imperial govern? ment^ appeals for second contingents. Ic is reported that the qaeen will abaodou her proposed visit to Italy in consequence of the war. One of the results of the ooal famine io the Sheffield district, indirectly arisiog oat of the war, is that several important steel firms are cot able to get coal, even from their own oolieries a few miles distant. They will sae the railway companies for non-delivery of ooal. Ose of the great armor plate works bas shat down partially. DID BOERS GET THE GUNS ? London, Deo 20.-lt et iii seems doubtful whether the guns that Gen Boiler abandoned as Colenso are io the possession of the Boers. According to a dispatch to The Associated Press from Durban sent ot? on the evening of the battle, and which has just been received here, the goos remained where they were left by the British troops and were covered by the heavy guns of Gon Hildyard's brigade, occupying an entrenched position. The dispatch adds that the Boers have thus far not attempted to cross the river and carry off the guns, while advices to The Associated Press from Pretoria under the same date Bay that an official Boer dispatch reports that two gons, 13 wagons and a quantity of ammunition were captured, besides the 28 prison? ers. RUMOR OF BRITISH SAVING ARTILLERY. London, Deo 20 -A special dispatch from Darbao.. Natal dated Saturday, December 16tb, says it is rumored Gen Baller called for volunteers to recover the abandoned gons aad that a party issued from the camp after mid? night aod brought in the guns, which were uniojured News of War Kept Back by Poor Cables or Good Censor. London, Dec 22, 4 45 a m -There* is still no definite news regarding the military operations in South Africa Probably this is beoause the only cable that is now workiog is choked with official dispatohes Gen Builer'a eas oalty Hst at Colenso, jost published, shows that 146 were killed and 746 wounded. Two hundred and twenty seven are described as missing, and of these about forty are koown to be prisoners in the bands of the Boers. This makes a total larger than Gen Baller's original estimate. Royal letters, signed by the qaeec, are beiog circulated by the archbishop to the bishops of the varions dioceses, authorizing a collection in the churches throughout Eogland on Jan 7, in aid of the fund for sick and wounded soldiers and their families. Interest centres for the moment in the preparations to send oat reenforce ment8. The various city guilds have given an additional ?12 000 for the expenses of the imperial volunteers, besides gifts of horses, ambulances and other paraphernalia. The latest notable volunteers include two nephews of Lord Roberts, Maj Charles Sherston and Maj Maxwell Sheraton Their brother was killed at Glencoe. The admiralty have decided to dispatch another naval brigade of 700 men to South Africa. It is believed that, in mobiiiztng the eighth division the war effioe will have recourse to some exteot to the militia, it being deemed inadvisable to deonde the home garrisons over-much of reg uiars. Toe ohaooellor of the exchequer, Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, has issued a for? mal denial that any differences exist in the cabinet regarding war expendi? tures. Accordiog to a dispatch from Cape Town, there it a good deal of distress | in the Orange Free State, cwiog to the j scarcity of graio. LORD ROBERTS' MESSAGE. The morning paper* give prominence to Lord Roberts' message and most of j thom comment editorially upon ?r. Tne Times savi : "ls an adn>:*ab!e ! message to America and Oana-Ja. Lord j Kob rt* has given an a icqua*-- ?.;;d j welcome expression ro our nacional ! sen time ats :> The D-jiiy Telegraph savs : "We feel sure the roe-sage wi?i be welcomed io both 'he Uoited States and Canada L'Jtd Roberts describes io appropriate words wbat all Englishmen feel There is nothing like adversity to test the value of our friends, and the sympathy of the United States and the magnifi? cent devotion of our colonies st an ci out in stroog contrast with the cold carping and eovy of some continental nations." The Standard says : "The British empire is on its mettle and is giving the world a hint as to the extent of its latest resources io fighting material. Nowhere is the demonstration watched with more interest aod, we believe, with more satisfaction than among oar kinsmen in toe United States, whose sympathy will be still farther aroused by Lord Roberts' admirable message." GALLANTRY AT CHIEVELY. Belated stories from Cbievely Camp, Natal, all concur io saying the British did marvels in an impossible situation, tbe oldest war correspondents say they oever saw anything comparable with the bravery of the men and officers. The naval contingent created an immense furor, engagiog the Boers single-band baiiing shrapnel aod lyd? dite shells on the fortifications north of the town, in a vain effort to silence the murderous fire of the Boers, while the British forced the passage of the river. The advance of the Second brigade along tbe road leading to tbe bridge, in the face of a deadly fusilado,is described as magnificent. Tbe British forced their way across the fire zone under a perfect storm of ballets from the invisi? ble Bor>rs. The patter cf the ballets OD the dry plain, it is added, raised the dost live beavy raindrops on water. The qaeeo bas been greatly annoyed by the uofouoded statements that she is in iii health and perpetually weeping. A paragraph contradicting these stories appears io the paper, which add that it has never been ber majesty's habit to ''displav grief like a hysterical school girl." ' KITCHENER'S BAD START. Cairo, Deo 21.-The train conveying Geo. Lord Kitchener, now on his way from the Soudan to South Africa via this city, was derailed north of Luxor Geo Kitchener subsequently arrived in this city and was given an oration by Lord Cromer, ?be British consul general in Egypt, and others. He immediately boarded a train boned for Alexandria Alexandria, Deo 21 -Lord Kitchen? er arrived this evening from Cairo and went on board the British second-class cruiser Iris, which immediately sailed for Malia. Buller and Methuen Engaged In Quiet Waiting. London, Dec 23, 4 45 a. m -Be lated Sooth African dispatches throw no light upon the present situation at the seat of war. There ie no con? firmation of the report that Lady? smith could bold out several weeks loDger, and it is feared that this was circulated by the Boers for their own purposes The Daily Telegraph has a special from Chieveley, dated Dec 16, which tells how Lieut Roberts fell at To gela river It says : "The horses of the Fourteenth and Sixteenth batteries had been killed and Lieut Roberts, Capt Schofield and Capt Congrove, of the Rifles, attempted with gunner volunteers to drag out the guns. Capt Schofield succeeded, helped by a corporal and some men. Lieut Roberts was hit by a shell Capt Congrove was Btruck and wounded slightly. After a while Capt Congrove, Capt Foster and Maj Baptie brought Lieut Rob ens from the open to a little ravine where he lay hidden from the ene my's terrible fire. Fourteen gun? ners, 14 men of the Devonshire regi ment and - men were with Col Bullock When the retirement was ordered these men, with isolated parties of Devonsbiree and Scots Fusiliers, together with some of the Queen's, were cat off and cap tured Many fought until late in the afternoon, a party of fishermen run ning the gauntlet of Boer mausere from hiding places along the riyer bank "At5p m 40 Boers approached the abandoned guns. On espying Col Bullock, Capt CoDgrove and the others in the ravine, they called upon the British to surrender Col Bul? lock declined and threatened to shoot, although his party bad only 14 rifles The Boers retired from the guns and a parley ensued Then a hundred Boers rode up to within a few yards of the party, but Coi Bul lock swore he wouid not be made a prisoner, whereupon a Boer knocked bim down with a ri tie butt "Afterward the enemy ?rave out to tho wounded water and cordials "Then, having taken ali their arms, ammunition ano field ?riassis. they let them rel urn by our ambulances Col Bniloek, Col Hunt, Maj Walter and Capt Goodwyn were taken prisoners Tho Scots Fusilers lost nearly two companies, captured." Evangelist Moody Ends Earthly Work. Died at His Massachusets Home Friday Just at Noon. East Northfield, Mass. Deo, 22.-D. L. Moody, the famous evangelist, died at noon today. lt was oot expeoted until yesterday by the members of Mr. Moody's family and immediate circle of friends that death would be the result of his illness The cause of death was a general breakdown due to overwork. Mr. Moody's heart bad been weak for a long time and exertions put forth in connection with meetings in the west last month brought a collapse from wbich be failed to rally. The evangelist broke down io Kan sss City, Mc, where be was holding services, abont a month ago, and the seriousness of his condition was so apparent to the physicians who were oalled to attend bim that they forced him to abandon his tour and return to his home with all possible speed After he reached Northfield eminent physicians were consulted and every thing was done to prolong life. A bulletin issued last week communicated the tidings to the public that Mr. Moody was very ill, but that a little improvement was noticed. This week the patient showed a steady gai n until yesterday, when be showed symptoms of nervousness, accompanied by weakness which caused the family much anxiety This morning the weaknes3 COD tia ued, and at 8 o'clock Mr Moody oalled bis wife and children, telliog them tbat the end was not far off Tba family remaioed close by the bedside all the forenoon. The evangelist was almost free from pain and occasionally he talked with apparent ease. About the last words he was heard to utter were : "I have always been an ambitious man ; cot to lay uo wealth, but to find work to do." Just before 12 o'clock the watchers saw that the end was approaching and at exactly neon the great preacher passed away. ANOTHER ACCOUNT OF MR MOODY'S LAST MOMENTS. Early in the clay Mr Moody realized that the end was oot far off, and talked j with his family at intervals, being conscious to the last, except for a few fainting spells. He revived, and wi-h wonderful display of strength in bis voice, said in a heavy strain : "What's the matter ? What's goiog on here ?" Ooe of the children replied : "Father, you have not been quite so well"and so we came in to see you '' A little later Mr Moody talked freely to his sons, sayiog : "I have alway? been an ambitious man, not ambitious to lay up wealth, bat to leavo you work to do, and you're going to continue the work of the schools at Northfield and Mount Herman and cf the Chioago Bible Institute " As the noonday boor grew near the watchers at his bedside noted tbe approach of death. Several times bis lips moved as if in prayer, but the articulation was so faint that the words could not be beard Just as death came Mr Moody awoke as if from slumber and said with much joyousness : "I see earth receding ; heaven is opening ; God is calling me," and a moment later he expired. - - i i mm - New York, Deo 20-The beat information obtainable in Wall street today was to the effect that at least $5,000,000 gold will be sent abroad on Saturday's steamers. Rumor credits several of the leadiog foreign exchange bouses with engagements to export and several of the bank*, banking bouses and trust companies will very likely do the same. Meridian, Miss, Dec 21 -Word hes reached this city of a fight between a party cf whites and biacks on the Kemper county overland road about sis miles north Ooe white man, Oscar Ford, was moitally wovnded and two others more or less seriously injured It appears that tbe whites were with? out a ms, while eaob of the nine ne? groes was armed wi;h a revel VT The two parties met on the highway and a dispute over which was entitled to the right of way precipiated thc difficulty A poise consisting of the sheriff acd 25 deputies is being organizad to go in search of the murderous blacks. There is much excitement. The Florence Fire. The following are tbe buildings that were completely destroyed, and the names of the owners : City Hali building, io which were located the offices of al] city officials, connell chamber, Hope steam fire engine boase, book and ladder track boase, police station, police headquar? ters aod firemen's headquarters, pump? ing station and tower. City Hotel building, in which was located City Hotel and office, law offioes of W. F. Clayton and Walter E. Wells, store room occupied by V. M. Banner, store room occupied by George M. JVIoCown & Co. The build? ing was owned by T. C. Willoughby, trustee. Store room, with offices above, owned by James Ailsa, and occupied by James H. Penny, S. G Shipp and Florence Athletic Club. Vacant store room and offices above, owned by Mrs Annie M Hursey, of Society Hill, S C? tbe offices being occupied by Dra H E Gee and N W Hicks. Barber shop of C B Williams, drug store of William H Darby, genera merchandise store of Theo Kuker ; buildings owned by John Kaker. Store room occupied by Florence Hardware Company, and owned by Isaac Snlzbacher & Soo. Fruit store of N J Xepapas, owned by Dr C H Prince. Dry goods store of Star Racket, R M Nettles & Co, first floor, sleeping apartments second. Building owned by Life Insurance Company \of Virgi? nia. Store of Horace L Darr, first floor, second floor colored lodge room. Build? ing owned by Shekinah Lodge No 23, Independent Order of Good Templars. Opera House building, in which were the Opera House, Opera House Hotel, managed by W M Berry, store of Mrs R M Rbeubenstein. Building owned by Mrs W M Berry. Store of Parker Bros, groceries. Building owned by Mrs W M Berry. Store of Frank J Fuller, general merchandise. Building owned by Miss S J Stackley. Barber shop of Allan McKigbt. Building owned by Goorge Stackley. Store, barber shop and restaurant of W P Rogers, two story buildings, owoed by Miss S J Stackley. Stores of Miss M L Buch heit, milli? nery; J W Cannon, furoitare ; liviog apartments of Mrs E S Bachbeit, up-staire. Buildiog owoed by Mrs E S Buchheit. Beel market of VV F Carson. Building oweed by W J Brown. Bank cf Florence, baiidiog, bank, first floor, iaw offices of P A Wilcox, op stairs Building owoed by Bank of Florence. Wester Union Telegraph office. Building owoed by Bank of Florence. -News and Courier, Deo 20. Democratic Chairman Again Predicts Success Next Year. Chicago, Dec 21.-Senator James K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic National committee, looked into party affairs at headquarters io the Unity building today. He assured everybody that tbe prospects for Democratic suc? cess next year are brighter than (hey were io 1896 He said only Wm Jennings Bryan would be mentioned as candidate for president in tbe conven? tion Tbe senator would Dot say when or where be thought tue convention should be held. With reference to next year's contest tbe senatsr said : *4No doubt the convention will I reaffirm the Chioago platform, [t will j declare against imperialism aod io ! favcr of regulating trusts. I thing too ' that it will condemn the efforts, which have become too common, to cootrol elections by the use of moocy. Ia my opinion the passage of the bili estab I itsbicg the gold standard will aid us ; greatly." I Tbs senator said he oever saw such a diversity of opinion ss to where the nominee for vice president should come I from. Regarding tbe currency bill Senator j Jones said : "I think the adoption of ! a gold standard bill by tbe present congress '.vould have an enermcus effect in shapirg tbe money issue. It is a declaration on the pari of tbe Rapubli cau party for which it wiil bave to answer. A gold bill, if adopted by the scoate-and tbcre is no doubt in my mind that the present bill, substan? tially, will be accepted by the senate will force tbe Republicans to explain what is on its face a stroke of treason against the pronouncement of the St Lmia platform." DAMNO POWDER Makes the food more delicious and wholesome ROYAL DAKING OQWDER CO., NEW YORK.