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SANTIAGO DOOMED. Garcia's Headquarters Close Bi7~-Vesuvius to Destroy the Mmes? INTERVENTION 18 NOT FE AR JSD. H Washington, Jane 2.-It was plainly noticeable at the navy depart ment to day that the officials were expecting new? of the -first import ance, but that they did not. look for it immediately. The firmness with which they have insisted that Sch ley cooli have had no general engage men fi with the Spanish ships and fort? at Santiago,, as was reported, appeared to be based oo a foll knowl? edge! of the plans under which the coas ?odore ia acting, and the great est concession they woold make to? ward admitting that a fight had taken place Tuesday was to say that possibly Schley had detected some earthworks goiog np and had razed them with shel?. They were con fdertt be had made no attempt to- en? ter tbe harbor It is believed now, however, with Sampson ic the field and in command at Santiago with an a agra en ted force that interesting events may be look ed for These are expected, too, notwithstanding the feet that no troops have yet started from Tampa, as was established by inquiry at the * war department this afternoon. The insurgents are koo wo to be in force in the neighborhood of Santiago, and through Captain Dom, the war de ^ partaient has not only boen in com U- monicaiion with them, bot has sop . plied them folly with good weapons and an abundance of ammunition. '? The headquarters of the best of the Cab?an generals, Garcia, are distant fron Saotiago only 75 miles, so that rt M? possible Sampson feels strong enough with their support to begin the assault by sea opon the doomed Spanish fleet and forts without wait ing the arrival of the United States troops from Tampa The trend of the news that came to Washington from unofficial sources during the af ?erooos aH went to snpport this be : lief so there is some ground for the expectation of the officials that im portant information may be expected shortly - SPAIN'S PROTEST ABOUT COAL . Thc Spanish government has made a protest to the British authorities against the shipping of Canadian coal from British North America to San Francisco for the relief of the ships of Admiral Dewey's fleet at Manila and also against the shipping of coal fi oui Nova Scotia to Atlantic ports for me by United States warships in the West Indies It is understood that Spain s protest baa not proved of avait The subject was referred to. the Canadian au tho ri < ties who, npon investigation, learned that the coal shipments, both froui British North America and from kNova Scotia, were in the ordinary coarse of commercial transaction They were made by private parties in Canada to private patties in the United States Whether the coal sob^pqusntly passed into the hands of, the United State? government for nee by the American navy, wa? he'd to be outside of the province of the British and Canadian authorities It is probable that any direct sales to the navy department would be stop? ped, as these would have been mani !o3t3y a breach of the neutral attitude maintained by the British govern martt 4t;d its colonial possessions, inclodiog Canada iO INTERVENTION FEARED If the queen regent of Spain'has instructed Senor Castillo to ask the powers to intervene for peace that movement has not yet taken any form in Washington either at the state department; or at any of the foreign embassies Among diplomatic offi? cials it is thooght to be quite possible that Spain is feeling her wey toward securing peace, but it is not believed this will meet any active assistance from the great powers It is known that Spain has counted most on arous? ing the active interest of France, but it has been unsuccessful The French authorities bave not beard of any negotiations for maoy weeks past, indicating that the authorities at Paris bave not taken up the pro? positions of Senor Castillo for inter? vention io behalf of peace. A?iarrow KKape. Thankful words written bj Mrs. Ada E. Hart, of Groton, S. D. '-Was taken nith a bad eo?d which fettled OB my lungs ; cough set in and finally terminated in Consomption. Four doctors gave mo ap. saying I could live bot a short time. X gave myself np to my Sari our, determined if I could not stay with my friends on earth, I would meet my absent ones above. My husband was advised to get Dr. King's Kew Discovery lor Consumption, Coughs and Colds. I gars it a trial, took in all eigh t bot ties. It has cured me, and thank Ged; I am saved and now a wall and healthy woman." Tri il bottles free at J. F. W. DeLonne's Drug Store. Regular six? 50c and $1. Guaranteed or pri?e refunded. 1 Qatlity ts first coosideration of the White TIE REGIMENT IS MUSTERED. The Sumter Company, Capt. Carson, Transferred From Battalion. GOL. ALSTON SWORE' IN. Columbia Register, Jone 3 Yesterday JBSW macy cbaugs in tbe military situation. Three or four times daring the day every thine re? lating to the volunteers were sepa rately and distinctly changed. Tbe morning opened ap with a very un? certain destioation for the regiment in the shape of Chickamauga There was no colonel to the bobtail organi? zation, and everything seemed woe folly stewed ap. Last night joy, unalloyed and complete, reigned at Camp Ellerbe. Stomach troubles, mumps, colds or any old disease could not keep down en th cai as m ; cheers replaced grunts and long faces beat hasty retreats be? fore the broad smiles that gathered 00 the faces of all the mea To sam it all ap io a nut shel!, the regiment was filled, the colonel was sworn in and the regiment's own musicians played "Dixie" or borrow ed instruments What fuller cup of gladness could be asked ? Pleasure Just simply bubbled over, and every man in the regiment is tickled well nigh to death over the prospects of moving soon-and to Jacksonville at that. No interior duty for the First Sooth Carolina-they are soldiers and are bound for the front. Though a trifle slow in organizing, when once organized there can be foe nd no troops more veined by fight tog generals than the ones from this State They are made of the right kind of staff sod caa charge a heavy battery of artillery with the aame eqoananity that, they would rush down on a lunch counter. Fun, fight or a foot race-it matters not so long as they get action, and action they most and will have. But to the facts THE REAL GOOD NETO. , The following telegram wes re? ceived early in the afternoon Washington, D C.. Jone 2,1898 Col. J K Aston, Columbia, 8. C. Under the law you could not be mustered in until regiment is com* , pleted An order has been issued to i take company *-C" from battalion to i complete the regiment. You will go to Jacksonville at once, where quar ? termasfer supplies await you. Qoar ( terma8ter general consents for you to \ parchase in Colombia such supplies i as are absolutely necessary You will wire quartermaster general at once for authority to purchase, stat ing art icles and price ; JOHM L MCLAUKIN. Wheo it ?as thought that tbe bob- ' tailed regimen, without a mastered colonel, woold be ee*t co Chickatoaoga at ?onie very indefinite day, it can been be imagined tban written what a f?**Siog tbe above aaooanoeroeot ceased in auno Every tuan connected with the regi ' oem ppr coed op wben the news reach ed him and small blame that the boys fbould get proud over soch joyful intel ligeoce after a eeige of foor weeks io a very ci reo OJ seri ted camp 1 Wheo will we move ?" The question flaw like wild Sro aod every cScer io ca rap was pe-ter ed to a point that uoder other conditions woaid have proved oo bearable Tberewas OO time for reprimands la?t afternoon The men wi?h shoul? der straps took io their dignity aod gave answer to every soldier's qaery without the faintest semblance of a frown or impatience Seoator McLaorio is bis telegram indicated that Company C, tbs Eiioto Rifles, of the independent battalion, woold be added to the regiment Goveroor Elerhe, however, had a telegram from Adjoint General B C. Corbin and this officia! order told tbe G^verner that hs contd detail a com panj-without meottooiog aoy in par? ticipar-to the regiment. Comoaoy C wa* not assigned to Col Alston*.* command, bot i o Meid Com paoy B, the Sumter Guarda were as? signed The formal treo?fcr wa? road"? at about 6:30L o'clock by Capt. Faller, there beiog present the goveroor. Co! AisfOD, Cok Tillman, Capt. Carson aod a party of civilians. The Sumter company is one of the best io camp [t is composed of a splendid set of meo. is weil officered aod aoy colonel should be pleased co eommaod it. Capt Thompson, of course, objected strenuously to the exchange lie had worked bard to get bis battalion up and bas drilled it with care and diligence since its formation Woeo be wan notified of the proposition to fill the regiment with one of his oompaoLB he repaired at once to the governor's office aod Sled bis protest It was ooevail ing however, and the "deed was did M There is one quality that Major Tbompsoo possesses io a great degree, however, aod that is hustling. Wheo be starts oat to accomplish an object he knows no let op, bot works away j ootil success is attained. Koowic? j him to be the possessor of this quality j tho writer is willing to wager a dollar j io a doughnut that the iodependeotj battalion will be filled ?Kain before this day ?eek. Jost after tbe formal trao?fer of Capt Carson'* company to tbe regi? ment last afternoon Capt. Faller ad? ministered tbe oatb to Coi. Alston Tba ceremony took place at tbe colo? nel's tent aod waa witnessed by Mrs Alston, several other Indies and a few geo tiena ea friend*, wh j bad gathered abont tba tent Hawaii Casts the Die. She Throws Asidle Neutrality and Permits the U. S. Crui? ser Charleston to Coal There. Washington, Jone 2 - The naval officials now calculate that Hawaii bas become an ally of the Uoited States government in the present war with Spain and that at this moment our government is responsible for the protection of the Hawaiians from the consequence of their friendship for us. According to the calculations of | the officials- of the navy department, the United States cruiser Charleston arrived at Honolulu last Saturday She has probably completed the tak? ing aboard of a foll coat supply and is now again on her way westward, bound for the Philippines. The coal was accumulated at Honolulu by United States Coosul General Hay wood, and io allowing the Charleston to take on a supply to carry on opera tions against Spanish territory, the government of Hawaii bas cast away all semblance of neutrality in the present contest and has thrown in her fortunes with the doited States, for unless we protect her she is subject to punishment at the bands of Spain. Moreover, the offense against neu? trality is to be repeated, for it is ex? pected that to day the advance guard of transports carrying troops to Ma? nila are entering Honolulu harbor to replenish their coal supply Washington, June 1.-President McKinley to day sent a message to Congress ttansmittiog the reply of Admiral Dewey to tbe resolution of Congress which tendered him thanks for his victory at Manila. The reply is as follows; "1 desire to express to the department and to request that it will transmit to the President and Congress my must sincere thanks for the great compliment paid me " Baenus. Ayies Jaoe 1.-The gov mt-ot of Paraguay has informed tbe Uoited States consul a: Asaocioo, Mr. J N Ilaffin wbu had protes'e? against the continued preseooe of tbe Spanish torpedo gunboat Temerario ?D Para gaayaa waters, tbat permission bad been granted tbe Temerario, which is dis ?bled, to remain at Asonoioln. under the protection of Paraguay's neutrality anni the dose of the war between the Uoited State? aod Spain. - m - ; Lonooo, June 3-''be Spanish ambassador in Lmdon, G mut Ras:>on, in ao interview today, is quoted as popporticg the &??ertioc made io Mad? rid 'hat the Cristobal Colen was tte only imporuu: Spanish vessel io the harbor of Saotiago de Coba during recpnr engagements there. O'Je p-?per predicts that Adaiiral Cer vera's movement* are iikrly to furnish gtbtciiug news io 'henear future. New York, Jane 2 -A dispatoh fru?n V? afhioifton to the Evening World RRV8i * lt. was determined today to plac? 75,000 troops at Cbickamaog*, which is to be made a | ermancot camp Secretary Alger today gave orders ..to prendre that camp for the aojomroo da i m of that number of mt o. Chick? amauga Park beioi too ?.mail for a camn of tbe f\z> demanded the park commission was auth.?r*z*d to lea?p adcriocal grouod. This will be the largest catnp io the Uoited States Mos?, if not ail the troops ^mu-tercd in under the second cail will'be seat there for cq j'pmeot, organization and driil Tnen troops will be divided ioto three army corps ANY PLRSON Wishing to know the truth in regard to their health should not fail to send for a valuable and new 64-page Booklet which will be sent FREE for a short time to those who mention this paper. This book is published by the celebrated physi? cians and specialists-"Dr. Hathaway axd Co. of 22V4 S. Broad St. Atlanta, Ga., whom yon should address. Write to-day. The Capture Denied. Madrid. Jo*.ie 2. 7 p. m.-The re? port tbat the Spanish troopship Alfonso XIII, bad been captured by an Ameri? can auxiliary cruiser is without founda? tion It is announced officially that the Aifooso XIII is now landing brr careo of provision? at Porto Rico. The captain geoeral of Porto Rico cables that the qn.ee'ton of subsistence has raised no difficulty in the Uland, ss several vessels have entered the por'a with provisions. The Sure La Grippe Cure. There is no use suffering from this dreadful malady, if jen will r.oly g?t the right remedy. You are having pnin all through your body, your liver ia out of order, have no appetite, no Ufa ?r ambition, havo a bad cold, in fact are completely used up. Electric Bitters is the only remedy that will give you prompt ard sure relief They act directly on Liver, Stom? ach :md Kidneys, t*ne up the whole system and make von fool .its a n.w being. They are guaran toed to euro or price refunded. For salo at J. F W. DeLorcic's Drug Store, oniy 50 cents per bi trio 1 Spain Seeking Intervention. Very Good Diplomatic Reason -Dispatch Say s It's Believ? ed That Castillo Will Succeed. Lo nd OD, Jane 1 -Tbe The Madrid I corespondent of the Morning Post says : "Senor Leon y Castillo, the Spanish ! ambassador ro Fracoe, nt his recent conferences wirb the qa ?en regent and Senor Sagasta wes officially charged to a?k the powers to intervene to obtain peace on sooh terms as woold protect the armoor propre of Spain "The ambassador will urge for a rea. SOD for snob ;oterveotioo the daoger of a io** of trade to the potiers themselves in the event of the ooriouance of (he war Political and diplomatic o?rles io Madrid believe that Castillo will suc? ceed " Good Sewing Machines from $10 CO op Mt Randie's What the Men Aboard tbe Dandy Says About the Santiago Affair. - Port Antonio. Ja.. Jone 1.-(De? layed io traosm?88?on.)-The Associ?t* ed Press steamer Dandy which arrived here to night reports that tbe fl^t of Commodore Scbley Tuesday afternoon attacked tbe batteries at Santiago de Cuba and the fleet of Admiral Cevera, lying in the harbor. The Spanish flagship I Cristobal Colon was struck twiee by shells from tba Mavga^butfess aod tbe batteries were badly damaged by the fire from the cruiser New Orleans Three hundred shots were fired by the Span? iards and oce fourth that number by the Americans No American vessel was hit aod oo one on the thtps was io* jared. The Spanifh loss was not heavy. Successful Physicians. We heartily recommend Dr. Hathawa. . pf 52S S Broad St., Atlanta, Ga., as b~i: .: fectly reliable and remarkably succ?s*-ful . treatment of chronic diseases of men and v:< :. They cure when others fail. Our readers need of medical help should certainly . these eminent doctors and you will re %e*". ? and expert opinion of your case by rem?" without cost. The "White" roos "ligbT ^be ? . W h i te' ' pew? rieht. The White ts king of sewing mecbinpa If mu wint a ne? orgin for your old one sse Randie. ?r?as ana Oattv. Canada peas and oats are frequently Bown together for hay, bot cowpeas and oats never. It would be perfectly im? practicable to do so. These southern peas are really a very tender bean and should not be sown till the ground is bot in June. Then, if tbe oats are sown afterward, tbe result would bo no oats at all, for the cowpea-; would simply smother whatever weak growth they would make at that time. We are so often asked about sowing cowpeas and oats together by those who have heard of peas and oats for forage that we want to call attention to this fact. We have grown a great many acres of cowpeas and have seen many thousands of acres growing and have never yet seen cow? peas and oats mixed, though we have grown the Canada fieid peas and oats successfully mixed, bo vb. being hardy plants that can be sown at the same time. If the cowpeas are sown at the time when the oats wo aid thrive, they wonld simply rot in the ground, and if 60wn when they should be there wonld, as I have said, not be the slightest chance for the oats sowza after them. There is no hay easier to cure than that of the cowpea, if properly done, by partly curing in tho windrow and coGk for a day, and then putting in a tight mow and keeping shut up tight till the curing is completed. This method of curing by storing wher, still green and limp is becoming more and more com? mon in the south, and it saves all the leaves in the best manE?r, if the farmer does not get scared when the mass heats, for heat they will very hot, but if let alone they will cure perfectly, while if turned to cool they will mold badly. Sow Canada poas and oats to? gether, but do not waste time trying to get a hot weather plant and a cool weather plant to grow together, for they will not do it, writes W. F. Massey in Country Gentleman. Notes and Con nu en ts. "All of our long staple cotton is very erroneously called set* island cotton. There is very little see. island cotton only 8,000 or 10,000 bales-prod aced annually. The remainder of the crop is very much inferior to the island cotton, although called by tbe same name." So Colonel A. P. Brantley, a southern authority, is quoted in the Atlanta Constitution. It is said to have been pretty well settled that the juice of a moderately ripe orange is 10 per cent sugar and will not congeal at above 28 degrees F. As officially stated, the general de? cline in the price of agricultural exports that took place during the Ave years ended June 30, 1897, ?as been succeed? ed by a decided upward tendency. Cot? ton is the only agricultural export of i any considerable importance that shows a marked decline. Extreme caution should attend the use of white lead paint as a preventive of borers in peaoh trees. The Alabama station emphasizes the fact that only old trees will stand it. Nor should tur? pentine be used to thin the white lead. Experiments with old and with fresh cotton seed during 1890* and 1897 at tho | Alabama station showed them to be of | about the samo value for planting un- j der conditions where a good stand was j obtained. ? Poor and Weak Catarrh and Bronchial Trouble Had no Appetite-Now Setter in Every Way-A Delicate Child. "Some time since I took a sudden cold and could not get rid of it. Being subject to catarrh and bronchial trou ble I coughed terribly. I lost my appetite and grew poor and weal: and I did not. feel like work. I began taking Hood's Sarsapa? rilla. In a short time the cough disap? peared, I slept well, had a good appetite and I was better, in every way. Last spring I was not feeling well, I had no ap? petite and no strength. I resorted to Hood's Sarsaparilla and soon felt more like work. My little nephew was a deli? cate child and had a humor which trou? bled him so he could not rest at night. He has taken a few bottles of Hood's Sar? saparilla and now he has a good appetite and i3 able to sleep." Miss ABBIE J. FBESMAN, South Danbury, Mass. |J?^A3*? 3arsa rSOOO S parilla Is the One True Blood Purifier. All druggists. $1. M/w\H'c Dille are the best after-dinner 11UUU ? r~1112> pins, aid digestion. 25c. TEACHERS' LAMINATION. OFFICE OF Co. SnoerintenrleDt if SUMTER COUNTY SUMTER. S. C., May 28, 1898. HHHENEXT regular examination of per \ sons wishing certificates io tench in the public schools, will *e beid nt ?De Court House, in Sumter, O" the ibird Friday (17th day) of June, at 10 a. m. w j. DURANT. County Superintendent Educbt IOE . Vay 30-3t Freeman and Herald copy. BOARDING. HAVING TAKEN the H.;ose on Main Street second dooV so".tb of the Nixon House, I am prepared to VJJOO modate a tew .tegular hoarders, and also lodging aud meals tc transient customers Terms reasonable Mas. W. B. SMITH. Sept. 8-_ Money to Loan. ON FARMING LANDS Easy payments No commissions charged. Borrower pays actual cost of perfecting ioao. Interest 8 per cent JOHN B. PALMER 4 SON. Feb. 8-3?a. Columbia, S. C. THE SANK Of SUMTER, SUMTER, S. C. City and County Depository _V Transacts a general Banking business, a ?so has A Savings Bank Department, Deports of %\ and upwards received. In- ? terest allowed at the rate of 4 per cent, per aoouY. Payable quarterly, on first days of Jaouarv, April, July and October. W. F. B HAYNSWORTH, W. F. RHAME, Casbirr President. Jan 13. ie Largest and Most Complets t Geo. S. Hacker & Son, co co co -MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS,'SASH, BLINDS} Moulding & Building Material. office and Warerooms, King, opposite^ Can? non Street, CHARLESTON, S. C. ?Sf* Pnrchasp oor make, which we gu?rante superior to any sold S- 'Uh, and therebj 8a*e money. Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty October 16-o NOTIGE OF REGISTRATION. THE STATS OP SOUTH CAROLINA, SUMTER COUNTY. OFFICB 07 SUPERVISOR OF REG?S/BATIOS, SUMTER COUNTY. SUMTER, S. C., May 1, 1897. Notice is here?>j given 't*t in accordance ?ith an Act of the General Assembly, the books for tbe registration cf al! legally quali? fied voters, and for the issuing of transfers, &c, will be open Kt the court house, between the hours cf 9 o'clock a. m., and 3 o'clock p. m., on tbe first Monday of each month, and for three ? accessive da vs, ni t tl thirty dajs oefore the next general election. Minor* who sftali become of age durinp that period of thirty days, sball be entitled to registration before tbe books are closed, if otherwise qualified. E. F. BURROWS, Chairman. T. D. CuBOSE, Clerk. J. M. KNIGHT, May 18. Supervisors of Registration. ARE YOU NEEDING AN IRON SAFE? HAVING 8 S KN APPOINTED GEN? ERAL AGENT for ihe Alpine Fire ano Burglar Proof Safe Company. I am prepared to cfFer liberal te?ms to those wbo are in ne*d of a good safe Fer prices ?*ua lerms address j. A. RENNO, j M'b 24 Sumter, S. C. ? MAW WANTED. THE MANAGEMENT of the Equitable Life Assurance Society io this territory is desirous of securing the services of a maa of character at>d ability to represent its inter? ?sta, with Sumter as headquarters. The right man will h* thoroughly educated io tb? science of life insurance and the ?rt of suc? cessful soliciting. There i< uo *m to es* or profession, not requiring capital, which is more remunerative tb** * fife agency con* ducted with energy and ability Correspond? ence with mee who des" io secure employ? ment, and ar? a rn bi tic . . attain prominence io the profession, it invited. W J. ROD DEY, Manager, March 23-tf Rock Hill, S. C. BEAUTY HATH CHARMS and all the charms which beau? ty likes best to don are shown in our grand display of fashi? onable jewelry for this season. Jewels , like these would en? hance the charms of the most fascinating belle, and surely no fair one would despise such brilliant aids to her beauty. . > Like personal loveliness, they coriquer admiration on sight ; they score new victories at ev? ery inspection. Those who look over our stock do not willingly stop with examina? tion. Beauty may now be made easily irresistible by a few judicious purchases from our display of up to date jew? elry. L. W. FOLSOM, Jeweler and Optician, SIGN OF THE BIG WATCH, Oct 16. 1 WHITE 1 Si, Fire Insurance Agency, ESTABLISHED 1866. Represent, amone other Companies : LIVERPOOL & LONDON & GLOBE, NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE ? HOME, of New York. UNDERWRITERS' AGENCY, N. Y. LANCASTER INSURANCE CO. Capital represented $75,800,000. Feb 2S Land Surveying. MR, H D MOISE, -will give prompt at? tention TO calls for surveying and platting land Can be fouod a: bis office, next door to office of Lee and Moise. Sumter, S. C. Nov 18. HONEY. New Crop 1897. Choice Extracted Honey, by the gallon or less quantity. For sale at my residence, ox orders may be left office of tba Watchman and Southron. Sm fi. Osteen. HARB Y Sf CO., WHOLESALE BROKERS, -AND Cotton Storage Warehouse PROPRIETORS. UP-TOWN OFFICE: COURT HOUSE SQUARE, 1,000 Tons High Grade Am moniated Fertilizer, 1,000 Tons Acid with Potass, 500 Tons Dissolved Bone, 500 Tons German Kainit, 400 Tons C. S. Meal, For Sale. We are prepared to meet any and all prices for STAND? ARD GOODS. Get our prices before purchasing. Respectfully, HARBY & CO. Dre. 16._ Order Your PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES FROM GEO. f. STEFFENS & SON Wholesale Agents, Charleston, S C -Ageots for MOTT'S CIDER BSD SISAL CIGABS, AND DOVE EAMs