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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24
THE REyELA TIoy OF sCHLET.
Comments of Fair Minded Newspapers who
Begin to Understand tho Case.

From the NiiWduk,, Sentinel Of June Ell.
Our apologies are due to THE New YORK Bun.
Lieutenant Commander Hodgson's offiolal ac-
count OF the difference OF opinion between him
self and Admiral schley touching the outward
turn ofthe Brooklyn. Is substantially iustifca-
ton OF THE SUNS assertion. The main points In
this assertion were that HodRson said he had
called Admiral Schley's attention to the near
ness OF the Texas. and to the danger to her OF
such turn as was actually made: and. sec
ondy that HodRson implied that II was
Admiral Schley who was directing the Brook
lyns course. At both these points Lieutenant
Commander HodRson's statement supports
THE Sun. All he denies is that he and Admiral
Schley said precisely what THE Sun published
as their words. And this denial is compare
lively unimportant. II has no bearing what
ever upon the questions really in issue.
Hodgson did say about what The Sun made
him say
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24

The Boston bank which runs its paying
teler's window on the grabbing principle. and
when robbed proceeds to count It's remaining
money instead OF chasing the thief. Is singu-
lar institution. 1t hardly deserved the luck 1t
had at this end Of the line; yet Providence does
manage to look out for children and fools.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24

try. No sensible Democrat will contribute penny
10 the National Committee unless the party platform
10 stripped OF the planks Of Populism."
This illustrates the widening breach be-
tween the Democrats who want BRYAN nomi-
mated again and those who don't. The flaw in
the warning and prophecy is the assumption
that only the non Bryan Democrats possess
any money to contribute to the Democratic
campaign fund OF next year.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24

Admiral schley's deliberate explanation to
the Senate that he made the famous back ward
loop to avoid blanketinR the fire OF the Ameri-
can ships. and that he actually attributed the
success Of the battle to that movement. Ia not
only ridiculous on its face. but Ia contradicted
by Hodgsons testimony OF the colloquy be-
tween Schey and himself That the Brooklyn
and Texas did not collide with disastrous re-
suits to both was certainly no fault OF Schley's
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24

HAvEMEYERs statement that tho tariff is the
mother Of trusts has stirred the whole country
Rochester Timer.
Yes. 1t has stirred the country with wonder
that business man OF such large commercial
interests and such repute for superior intelli-
Rence and knowledge should talk such highly
refined rot
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24
If You Sec 1t in The Sun That's tho Exact
Size of the StrnMberrX.

To THE EDITOR OF THE suS-Sir, It may please YOU
to know my father reading of the marye llous weight
and size OF the Washington strawberries remarked:
Il would not have believed that If published in any
paper but my Sun" FANNIE n. MOORE.
. CIRCLEvILLE, o., June 20.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24

II 1t 10 true that Admiral schley turned the
Brooklyn to the right. running the risk OF col
ldinR with the Texas. because he feared to get
nearer to the Spanish fleet. and later explained
his manGuvre as undertaken to prevent blank
citing tho fire OF other American ships. his
honor as an officer is doubly impugned.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24

n our Trierdi vho favor uih mdnutcrfph for
publication 9th 10 have rejected articles rstnrnsd, they
must in ell eds,f tend sidmpsJ for hat purpon.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24
From the Buffalo Express.

The honorable course for Schley would
clearly have been to have turned The NEW
YORK SUNS accusation and HodGson's original
letter over to the Navy Department. with his
personal denial OF their correctness. and de-
manded court OF inquiry.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24

1t Is astonishing that Schley did not call for
a court of inquiry long ago. There Is reason
for believing. however that he will avoid 60
ing before one az long as possible. and prefer
trial by newspapers.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24

From the Milwauk.s Daily Ns,c,.

Lieut.. HodEson admits the substance OF the
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24
From he Topeka Daily Capital.

This ends the controversy as to the substan
tial correctness Of THE SUNS report
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-06-24

-Kiosque No. IL. near Grand Hotel. and
. No. 10. Boulevard des Cspucines.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
A Slap at Sampson.

Washington. Feb. % Mr.. Leo,z,
of Ohio. introduced 10 the House
to-day a bill rssiviug the rank Of
sdmira! and vice admiral. aud naming
Rear Admiral Dewey aud Rear Admiral
Schley ss the persons to Gil the respect
i've positions. Mr.. Lents's bill is as
follows:
"That to provide promps and
adequate reward to Rear Admiral
George Dewey and Rear Admiral
Winfield Scott Scaley the grades and
ranks OF admiral and vice admiral in
the United States navy be. and the
same are hereby, revived, with the same
duties aud pay aud privileges appur,eu-
ant thereto shat were by law given to
sbe former appoIn.ees Of said ranks, the
grades to exist respectively only during
the lifetime of said officers bat should
George Dewey die or retire bsfore said
Winfield Scott Scbley, then said
Winfield Scott Sohley shall be advanced
to the rank Of admiral.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
Increased the Premiums.

The executive committe of the
State Fair society has made several
important changes in the premium
list by Offering larger premiums for
certain exhibits. the total increase
being about $1,000. making the
amount set aside for premiums some.
thing like $4,000.
The ccmmitte also decided to re-
new the prizes foi the best county
exhibits, and it is believed that this
will stimulate the farmers of each
county 70 prepare fine exhibits by
reason Of county pride. The county
having Che best exhibit Of agricuitu-
rel products will get a prize of $3.50,
the second best $3.50 and the third
S1oo
The committee will from now until
November 9th hope and pray for
good weather and at that time. and
if this be bad, it is thonght the fair
will be a great success The State.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
Rice Smut Discovered.


Some time ago the Clemson Col
lege correspondents Of the State
mentioned the discovery of the first
authenticated case of rice smu. in
America from the fields of this State.
DR.. Anderson, professor Of botany,
has collected number Of samples of
affected rice since, and has begun a
careful investigation of the disease
He finds it to be q sinking smut
the fungus tilletia orona-smilar to
the sinking smuts of wheat. The
myceleum or 5egetstive part has
been found in the rice stems, q fact
that would suggest similar treatment
to that used With the sinking smut
of wheat. namely, soaking the seed
in potassium sulphide, copper sui
phate, or hot water. termination
experiments with normal rice and
with both normal aud diseased grains
treated in the three ways indicated
are now under way, and results are
expected in . few days Attempts
to propagate the smut from the
spores have not been successful as
yet. They do not yield to usual
methods, possibly. because this is
their dormant period.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
The Joint High Commission.

Washington, Feb 2l.-Without
any purpose to start food of recrim;
nations, the American members OF
the high joint Canadian commission
feel that they have not been to blame
for the failure to reach an agreement,
but they are justified in the statement
that they have made concession after
concession Il 10 supposed that rea
sons of insernsf policy, founded on
the belief that they would be in q
better position before the session of
parliament just beg1aning, if able to
assert that they had refused to sacri-
fsa Canadian interests, have animal.
ed the Canadian members of the
commission in their course. 1t is
just possible that better results may
attend q further conference of the
joint body next summer, but wa!le
the officials here regret exceedingly
the failure so far to reach an agree
ment, it is said positively that the
American side has made its last con.
cession, and the Canadians cannot
expect any better terms hereafter
than they haze now refused
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
The Bad Beef Scandal.
Testimony Taken Before the
Military Court Of Inquiry.

Washington, Feb. 2l.-The court
of inquiry engaged in investigating
the beef charges preferred by Gen
Miles continued to day the hearing
of testimony bearing upon the con
troversy A number of army officers
who participated in the Santiago
campaign were heard. Practically
without exception the officers con
demned the canned roast beef furn-
ished az travel ration, and reviewed
complaints about it which the men
very generally made, declaring it
unpalatsble and wanting in nutri
ment On the other band the refrig
Grated beef suffered bat little at the
hands of TO days witnesses, in being
generally conceded that it was good
when delivered from the transports,
and when it escaped the decompos-
ing effect of the tropical sun en- route
to the several commands it was found
to be satisfactory.
Cemmissary methods in Cuba were
inquired into Difficulty in prevent
ing faint before cooking was expert.
enced generally There was very
little in to days evidence pointing to
any use of chemicals upon this beef
The contention of Gen. Miles that
the army in Cuba and Porto Rico
should have been supplied with herds
of cattle, or beef on the hoof, instead
Of refrigerated beef, was supported
to-day by every witness who gave
his opinion upon this question.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
storms Effect in Georgia.

Atlanta. February 23.-Forecsster
Marbury Of she sessher bareau to-day
sssasd q spseisl bullesin compiled from
the reports Of several baodred CORES
poi,asnts in the different parss OF
Georgia showing sha: sbe loss Of crops
aud i've e.ook BY she late cold wave
viii smouns to several million dollars.
While the entire State sasered severely
The danaae was gressess 10 the southern
half. Peaches wers osarly ell killed
in the southern eoaasies. but ia the
norshern csunsies there is reason to
believe there viii be medium crop.
Wheat vss not injured seriously owing
10 ) light anow which covered the
eroand. Stock suffered immensely.
and in some counties COWS and goats
frazs to death.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
TO BEAT PLUMBERS.

Madison, Wis Feb. % Prof &.
w. Wood, instructor iu physics in
the University of Wisconsin has orig.
mated the idea of thawing out
frozen water pipes with electricity
and has made two successful expert
raents.
He takes the electric current used
for street lighting purposes, attaches
one wire TO the frozeu pipe inside the
cellar of one house and the other
wire to similar pipe in the adjoining
or,any other house, thus completing
the circuit. A current of fifty volts
is then turned on, beating the pipes
and melting the ice within.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
NoRTH EA.RCLINA'S DIS.
PENsARY

. RnIeiah Fab % The dispenssfy
|rseeived fnaaciai setback IN tie Leg
isaaspra so-dsg By sas adoption Of sls
llsnsndnens 70 shs geaeral rsvsaue bib.
Eslprryiidaiine Each town seceivipg dis.
5osns,ry grant hon sas Legislature 70
ssalase Iiqacr sraf6s. irrespective Of
shss & number of dispenssries within Tho.
Moan, d taxed ss follows: Less than
ll Ooll inhah:ssass. $50 oyer ]. 600
ssna less shsp 8. 900. 800; over :. .0O0
,sna lass than s 900, S2W All county
siispa asasiss $500 !; cities over 6. .000.
;s5oa Besides tbs . tax Of . per
s,ess ,n alI purchases il imposed on tae
T.;spspssries Il should be observed
ig soush Carolina readers that eniy
Iocsl dispensaries are 20 far granted 10
shis STATE
The sensation now is che attempt OF
Charlotte people 60 get dispsnssry for
sse whole equity Of Mecklenburg.
asbera are no usr rooms outside OF Char
5oste % the coaasy now. Ali three
sa,snbers os ths Hosse from Meeklen,
bsrg respected ahe demands of the
majority Of the white voters Of Char
slosse aud suppo.sed the Dill. Il passed
tiss House unanimously. but the Seua-
scr from Meekie1besg opposed the bill
iii committee. and TO .aight at uidnighs
obtained an nnfayosable repor. fsom the
Ssaass committee. A majority of the
Democrats Of Charlotte are said 20 hass
signed pes;sioDs 10 favor OF the dispea-
.ssry, bus the action OF the Ssossor
from Meckienburg il is reported is gov
srned by his promise on behalf OF the
whole delegation nos 80 disturb existing
sosdnicos as Charlotte The Charlotte
delegstion for tbs dispanssry left co.
night. but afe sanguine the bill will
pass the Senate
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
North Garolina IN Trouble.

. 49, =
Raleigh N O.. Feb. % The North
Calolina Legislature IS 10 the throes Of
Sshe daiapenssry question. the resnh OF
iss having passed lately dozen -loesl
dis.,enaary bills. some county, Others
municipal. The question was precipi-.
tased ia she House % day BY Nm
:ssnsnduens, offered 81 Winston. Of
,Bersie, providing for the taxation Of
aisrensssies 10 proposition toshe amount
she State treasury was deprived Of
ssueans 81 their establishment. The
eenaral revenue bill being up for col,
sideration. s hot aiscussioo followed
which broke up The eonmistse Of the.
shoae, snd al adjournment sas taken.
The mater viii coma up again so.nof.
rev y.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
Discoyered by a Woman.

Discovered by Woman.
Another great discovery has been made, and
that, too, by 3 lady in this country. Disease
ss.ened It's clutches up on her and for seven
yearsshe wishstood its severest tests, but her
vital organs were undermined and death SEEM
ed imminent. For three months she eougbed
necessarily, aud could not sleep. She finally
discovered wy to recovery, by purchasing of
Us bottle of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. and was so much relieved on
taking arst dose, that she slept all night; and
NTH two bottles, has been absolutely cured.
Her name is Mrs. Luther Lutz. Thus writes
". G. Hamniek & Co., Of Shelby, N. c. Trial
bottles freq ut J. 2. W. DeLorme's Drag Store
Regular size soc aud 81. Every bottle guar
anteed.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
Rudyard Kipling I'll.

New York, Feb. 2l-Ruayard
Kipling is seriously i'll in this city at
the Hotel Grenoble. He is suffering
from inflammation Of the lungs His
doctors, however, hope that with his
strong constitution be will be able to
pull through al! right.
New York, Feb. % 1t is stated
on what seems good authority that
Rudyard Kipling has been attacked
By pneumonia and that bis condition
is critical At midnight it was
stated that he had been unconscious
for several hours.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01

Halifsx, N. s.. Feb. 21 From the
fact that the name of E Agoncillo
appears at the foot of the list of cabin
passengers on the steamer Labrador,
which sailed for Liverpool this morn
ing, it is confidently asserted that the
chief agent of the Filipioos has left
this country for Europe. As .he first
class passengers for this steamer
arrived Cd nigh. express aud
EN- bsrked at once no one is known to
have established the identity of the
passenger registerd as F Agoncillo.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
MAN WANTED.

nHE MANAGEMENT OF the Equitable
Life Assurance Society in this territory
is desirous of securing the services of maa
of character and ability to represent its inter-
ests, with Sumter as headquarters. The right
man vii! be thoroughly educated IN the
science of life insurance and the art Of suc-
cessful soliciting. There is no Business or
profession, not requiring capital, which is
more remunerstive than 3 life agency con-
Quoted with energy and ability. Correspond
ence with men who desire to secure employ-
ment, and are ambitious to attain promineDcs
in the profession, is invited.
W. ]. RoDDEY, Manager,
March 23-tf Rock Hill, S. G.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
Penltentiary Inquiry.
Mr. John Taylor Appointed
Expert Accountant. A

The legislative Investigating COM
mitsee on penitertiary afairs met TO.
day sc 10 o'clock and proceeded to
sthe penitensiary
The committee consists OF Sens-
tors Hay and hisingsson and Repre-
sentatives Stevenson. Patton and
DGcDow At . meeting several days
ago Mrs Stevenson was elected chair.
man
The committee has chosen Mr..
Taylor as expert book keeper to exs
annie the books aud he will begin.
hiis work: as once Ths committee
s:was 81 the penitensiary only an hour
ur swo. ahe obieca of their visit being
"a formally take charge and pave the
way FOR the expers's examination OF
TIE books. ..sss
The commitsee haa take recess
nissi' March sth, when Che ssIsiDg of
sassinony VIII begin. They have not
ytst selected . ssenographer. N 10
theaghs that by the 3th Of March the
accountant will pretty well have his
work ID hsnd, so shat the committee
can proceed with It's examination
ssyssematicalsy
The sessien will be open 10 news.
papers and 10 anybody else who may
mint 20 hear the testimony. but III is
not expected that anybody except
shsse in.erested win be present
Cslone.. Neal has not returned from
AlIdersos, bat even when he does
come he viii hardly have anything to-
ssy except what testimony he will
give before the committee CoiRm-
bisi Record, Feb. az. az
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01

An aot to forbid the acceptance of
extra compensation in addition to the
compensation provided by Law by any
person holding an Office or position of
trust or profit in this State and making
it q misdeuesnor to do so.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01

Savannah, Feb. 23.-Pos.master G.
~. Mexlsy of Wsdley. Ga, was shot
sso.niehs at the Terminal hotel 10 Wad-
lev By man named Hewitt, who
claims { o be a Central railroad detec-
tive. From best information obtalnable
al sllis time it appears the assault was
nuproyokea.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
Charleston Medical School.

The session of 1899 will begin April and
end July I. The School furnishes the cpror-
tuni,y for students and post-graduates to
coutluue their studies snd receive clinical
destruction during the recess of the regular
medical college Unrivaled opportunities
for practical Instruction in the SPECIAL branch
es are feature of this Institution. For fur
tier information address.
DR. C. NJ REES, Secretary,
Wentworth Street. Charleston, S. C.
Dec 7-3m
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01

Washington. Feb 2S.-Maj Ges.
Baooke .elegraphed the war department
TO- day the following deaths in Cuba :
Feb. 16,. Private Jacob E Plinge,
Company L, Second South Carolina,
typhoid Private Thomas Tbrivetts.
Company 9, Second South Carolina,
typhoid.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1899-03-01
$50 in Cold ::
Sill be Paid to any Man or Mosns

Itremains for tho celebrated firm of phssic,a
md specialists, DR.. Haths way g. Co., iReer
5ssdnates Registered. 70 place genuine b.
iever been made before.
We agree to treat any person afflicted wita s,
:sssonic disease and cure them. furnishing met.
ines and everything necsssar5 for their case, I.
orseit 5000 in gold, profid;ng the patient zalt
uuy follows treatment and directions, and Il,
ase is a cufab1e ono.
This offer is plain, ard the1e is no catch to i
I'd furthermore, the offer is good and the mcr
rarfectly safe becaMsa.we are financially resle
bia.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-24
NEEDS OF THE MISSION.

People generally have an idea when an appeal for charity is made that someone will respond, and therefore excuse themselves from do- ing anything. But now let every one who reads this act Saturday without fail for the Gospel Mission i'll our city needs 50 second hand substantial chairs. six cane seat chairs, one center table and cover, five window curtains, one square table or desk of some kind. and anything that you have
 to add to the beauty cf the hall, in the way of paintings or pictures, or scriptural mottos. Send to POS Barraque street hall.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-24
PRESIDENT WILL 90.
He aud Cabinet Members to Attend
 the Hobart Funeral

NEW YORK, Nov. 23-President Mckinley, the members of his cabi- net and the judges of the supreme court will arrive at Paterson at 12:50 D. m. Saturday for the pur- pose of attending the funeral of the late Mr Hobart. Col. Bright, ser geant-at arms of the senate, arrived at Paterson tonight for the purpose of making arrangements for their reception. A special train bearing the members of congress will also arrive at Paterson at 1:30 p. m. and the train of the New Jersey state officials is expected to arrive at 140 D. m. Tue funeral service at Ga' roli ball, the home of the late vice president will be short and simple, the reading of the scriptures and pi aver completing the program there. The service at the Church of the Redeemer will occupy less than an hour. Rev. Dr. Magic will preach and prayers will be offered by Rev. Dr. Nilburn, tine blind chaplain of the senate, and the Rev. pr. Shaw of Paterson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-24

fhe Chicago Symphony Oeehes- tra, booked to appear here under the auspices Of the '. NJ. C. A :. Nov. 29th, will meet with but one barrier in their otherwise over whelming re- cepuon-the limited space of the audience hall. Their coming will mark an epoch in the Y. NJ. C. A. entertainment course. The magni- tude of the organization-50 in mum her--and the character of it's per formers, would have secured them q full house in larger auditorium The conductor. MT. Adolph Rosen- becker, has no peer as q musical di- rector. He is now at the zeAith oi his career, and has at last received distinction second to none. His grand orchestra. embodying the distinguished talists, are at the mercy of his baton, and their response is delicate or refined. ol fierce aid determined, according tC his dictates. Each member is a so- loist of seh arkable ability. Tickets on sale at Rosenberg's Monday, a. m,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-24
\ Remarkable Village.

-In New Guinea. the village of Tupuselei is most remarkable. The houses are all supported al spiles and sand out in the ocean considerable distance from shore. This is to pro- tect the villagers from the attacks of the dreaded head-hHnters always look ing out for victims Othes villages in this queer land are percheG up in trees for the same reason.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-11-24
a1ad the srmntoms.

Bilkins-Smythe tries to make peo- pie believe that he belongs to the "up- per crust" Wilkins-Well, I should think he did belong to the upper crust" Bilkins-In what way does he show it? Wilkins-Always short and easily broke.-Brooklyn Life.