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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
eglIS 10 GET The PLUM.
Believed in Washington That
Roosevelt vii! HaaEe Him
Collector.


Washington, Dec. l6.-While no Off
eial announcement has. been made, it
is understood that the president has
decided to appoint Dr.. W. D. Crum,
the colored applicant, ais collector of
the port Of Charleston, S. G. Inyes-
tigation of the charges involving the
integrity OF DR. Crum has been made
by the president and it is stated they
have beeu found to be unWarranted.
Unless some other charges are made
and substantiated the presidentt, In
accordance with his original inten-
tions, will appoint him. It is under
stood also that the president will ap-
point v. p Clayton as United States
marshal Of South Carolina to fill the
vacancy made by the death of Marshal
Cunningham.
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BVBgNIe PLAGUE IN new YORK.
The Patients Are Under Treat
nlsnt al the SWineburn Hospi-
taI---Gonsraetsd in Africa.

New York, Dec. l6.-Thres eases of
bubonic plague are under treatment
in the SWineburn Island hospital at
Quarantine. The sufferers are the first
and second cooks and the second
steward of the Prince line steamer
Saxon Prince which arrived from Dur
ban, South Africa, yesterday, when
on inspection of the crew three were
found to be III. a thorough examine
ton Of the patients convinced Health
Officer Doty that they all had the
SYMPTOMS Of the plague and they we're
taken to SWineburn Island where cul-
tureswere made. The result of the
examination there tonight confirmed
the diagnosis made at the inspection.
The history Of the cases makes a
complete chain of infection from the
time of the exposure Of tie first man
at Durham to the time Of the arrival.
TIE crew were ashore at Durham, and
it is undoubtedly there that the dis
ease was contracted.
One patient is coryalescenE, but the
oEher two are still under treatment.
All three men slept together IN a
small compartment. The total number
of the crew is 81. There are five
passengers on board, woman and
four children.
The steamer will be sent to sea to
discharge the water and sand ballast
taken on board at Durham. She will
then return TO Quarantine when the
passengers and crew will be transferred
TO Holman island, where they will be
held for ten days for observation. The
effects Of all will be thoroughly disin-
fected and the steamer will be washed
and disinfected in every part before
being released. DR.. Do5y says that
there is no danger of q spread of the
plague as the whole matter is well IN
han6
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Saved at Graves Brink.

'sI know 1 would long ago have been in
my grave" writes Mrs. S. IS. Nevsom, Of
Decatur, Ala, IF it had not been for EIec-
tric Ritters. For three years I suffered
untold agony from the worst forms Of in
digestion, waterbrash, stomach and bowel
dyspepsia. But this excellent medicine
did ne world of good. Since using it lean
eat heartily and have gained 81 pounds"
For indigestion, loss of appetite, stomach,
liver and kidney troubles. Electric Bitters
are positive. guaranteed cure. Only 50c.
at j. z. v. DeLorne's drug store.
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The Tale of a Corset.

A new and fearful illustration of
the danger Of trusting to circumstan-
tial evidence is furnished by the case
of woman in Brooklyn. She is the
wife Of travelling man and sometime
ago when be returned from a western
trip she found in his valise beautiful
silk and lace corset. Taken absolutely
by surprise, the man had no explana-
tion ready and the inference was plain.
The wife promptly gathered her per-
sonal belongings, returned to her IA
ther and began divorce proceedings.
Meanwhile, out in Cincinnati, anoth-
er woman, almost equally mad, was
s5orming at the proprietor Of lead
ing hotel and demanding the arrest
of all his housemaids because she had
lost corset which was the pride of
her life. After a long curse of cores
pondeDce and cross purposes and a
comedy of errors threatening daily to
develop a tragedy, the facts were
ascertained. They were that the OWL
er of the article in question had care
lessly left it hanging in closest OF
the room she occupied. TIE unhappy
travelling man bad the same room next
day and sent up the porter instructed
to pack his valise, and the faithful por-
ter put in everything he could find.
The result was the mysterious disap-
perance cf the lost garment in the bag
gage of man entirely innocent and
unsuspecting. Peace has been declared
with many tears and much penitence
and it is safe to say that one woman
at least will not believe any more
evil even if she sees it with her o yn
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
MINISTER BOWEN
WORKING F0R PEACE.
A Mixed Commission May be
Appointed to Collect and Di-
vide All Venezuelan Gus
toms.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-President
Castro has clothed Minister Bowen
with powers to effect settlement
with Great Britain, Germany and
Italy. Mr.. Bowen simply awaits the
consent of the state department to as
sumo this task, assuming that the ma
tions named are willing that he should
undertake this work. It is believed
that the critical phase of~the Tenezue-
Ian difficulty is passed.
Whether the consent of the govern
ments mentioned can be obtained, will
it is believed here, depend entirely
upon the suficiency of any guarantee
that can be given for the faithful dis
charge by President Castro of any
obligations he may assume as the re-
suit Of Mr.. Bowen's efforts. The
allies feel that they must be assured
against the consequences of another
revolution and the reputation by the
president who may follow Castro in his
undertakings. The effort to induce
the United States government to act
as guarantor, it is safe to say, will not
succeed, and it is beginning to ap-
pear that there is likely. to be mixed
commission appointed to receive all
Venezuelan customs and, setting apart
certain portion fer the maintenance
Of the Venezuelan government, dis
burse the remainder among the
powers until their obligations are met.
The government of France has now
entered the field as an active party in
interest in the Venezuelan trouble.
The French government has through
it's ambassadors and charges and
ministers served notice upon the gov
ernments of Great Britain, Germany
and Italy, and by way of information
has also told Secretary Hay, that any
provision made for the settlement of
the claims against Venezuela must re-
cognize the prominence Of the French
claims. The government received as
surances from the other governments
named that any arrangements made
would provide for the security Of the
French interests in the Venezuelan
customs.
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A Million Voices

Could hardly express the thanks. Of Ho-
rler Hall, of West Point, Ia. Listen why /:
A severe cold had settled on his lungs,
causing moss obstinate cough. Several
physicians said ne had consumption. but
could not help him. When ali thought he
was doomed be began to use DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, and
writes 1T completely cared ne ana saved
my life. / now weigh 227 pounds" It's
positively guaranteed for coughs, colds
ana lung troubles. Price soc. and 81.
Trial bottles free at J. T. w. DeLorme's.
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Berlin, DecemOer Ii.-lne foreign
Office here denies explicitly that the
German squadron in VENEZUELAN waters
has orders to seize Margarita Island,
adding that no occupation of the ter
ritory OF Venezuela will occur.
The foreign Office officials admit
that a systematic effort is apparently
being made to represent Germny as
the propelling power in the coercion OF
Venezuela and as being responsible
for all the harsh measures. For, in
stance, they say the bombardment
of the forts at Puerto Cabello is as
cribed to German initiative, whereas
the foreign Office officials say, without
reservation, that the bonlbardment
was at the British commanders sug-
gestion, the Topaz being British
ship. The German commander par
ticipated in teh firing as loyal ally.
Washington, December 1.-THE
following cablegram was sent today
by the navy department to Admira!
Dewey, in command of the combined
fleets, addressed to San Juan:
"Send competent officer with dis
patch in torpedo boat destroyer OF
other vessel to Caracas as assistant to
American minister.
The following cablegam also was
sent to Commander Diehl, of the
Marietta, now lying at La Guayra:
"Send Van Duzen executive officer
of the Marietta) as assistant to the
American minister temporarily.
The officer from Dewey's fleet will
relieve Lieut.. Commander Van Duzen,
who is only an hour distant from
Caracas, when he arrives upon the
scene.
It was stated at the navy department
that one reason for sending the officers
to Caracas was the fact that Mr.. Bow
en- is almost overwhelmed with the
amount Of work imposed upon him
by his many charges. He has nearly
all of the English residents in Caracas
domiciled in the American legation
and is feeding them from his own
table. AS for the torpedo boat de-
stroyer, tits pointed out that it will
serve as dispatch boat to keep Mr..
Bowen in touch with the nearest cable
station to La Guayra, which can be
relied upon to transmit messages to
Washington in case the La Guayra
cable is cut as an incident to the
blockade.
No further orders than that noted
above went forward to Dewey today,
but Secretary Moody expects to have
ready by tomorrow his order for the
distribution Of the vessels of the COM
bined fleets. Up to the present mo-
ment he has not reached any settled
determination as to any one ship.
Caracas, December 17.-Indications
here are that Venezeula will yield to
the demands of the allies.
The leading citizens of Caracas have
addressed Joint note to President
Castro, asking him TO give full powers
to United States Minister Bowen
to effect a termination of the present
difficulty. This note was transmitted
to President Castro at l O'Clock this
afternon. It is signed by all leading
merchants, bankers and agricultural
lists Of Caracas. It reflects truly the
consensus of current opinion among
the business element of this city. TIE
men who signed the note will meet
again tonight to discuss ways and
means of obtaining money with which
it will be possible to offer to creditors.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
Fo;Is a Deadly Attack.

MY wife was so i'll that good physicians
were unable to help her. writes NJ. NJ.
Austin OF Winchester. Ind. "6ut was con-
petely cured by DIR. Kings New Life
Pills They work wonders 10 stomach
aud liver troubles. Care constipation,
sick headache. 25c. at j. T. ". DeLorme's
drug store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
SUMTER S. c.. WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER "a. 1902.
THE VENEZUELAN BLOCKADE.
In Reality a State Of Var
Exists.

Berlin, December IA formal
notification of the blockade Of the
venezuelan coast by the war vessels
of the allied Powers is likely to be
issued tomorrow. It is understood
that ships Of the United States will be
on precisely the same basis as those
OF other nations.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24
The Pride of Heroes

Macy soldiers IN the last war wrote to
say that for scratches. bruises, cuts. wounds,
corns, sore feet and stiff joints, Bncklea's
Arnica Salye IS ;he best in the world.
Same for burns, scails. bells, ulcers, skin
eruption5 and piles. 1t cures or no pay.
Only 25c. at j. F.W. DeLorme's drug store.
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Washington, D. c., December IT,
There will be no effort on the part of
this Government to resist war block
ade of the Venezuelan coast as against
merchant ships. Custom requires
that due notice shall be given of
the blockade, and that fact, taken in
connection with the declarations that
have been made in the British Parlia-
ment by the authorized representa-
tives of the British Government,
will be sufficient to justify all neutral
nations in the understanding that a
state of war does actually exist. This
might in the end require the issue Of
proclamation of neutrality by Presi-
dent Roosevelt, but this, It is stated,
would not be timely now.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24

Caracas, Dec. lS.-It has been learn
ed from an official source that the allies
today will notify the Venezuelan
authorities at La Guayra of the block
ade to become effective Dec. 20, at 3
p. m., Of the ports Of La Guayra,
Puerto Cabello, Cora, Maracaibo,
Carupano and Barcelona.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24

Washington, Dec. 1S.-As understood
here, the blockade to be declared by
the allies against Venezuela on. SaTur
day is to be war blockade as
contrasted with the "peace blockade"
which has been in operation since the
trouble with Venezuela assumed an
acute stage. Ordinarily legal block
ade is preceded by declaration Of
war, but at times this fornlality is
dispensed with and blockade main
tained just as though war had been
formally declared. To all intents
and purposes war has existed and such
condition has been recognized by the
governments of the allies. A formaldec
laration that blockade has been es-
tablished will be sent to all the powers
and it Will be recognized by the United
States government. Following the
practice in such cases this government
will maintain an attitude Of neutrality
towards the belligerents, which they
practically become by the establish
ment of a war blockade, although
whether presidential proclamation
announcing our neutrality to the worid
will be issued has not yet been decid-
ed. The matter will come up for de-
finite determination very soon. Our
governments is fully informed of the
intention of the allies in the move
ments they are making in the opera
tions against Venezuela.
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Caracas, Ven, December 1.-THE
Italian minister left Caracas this
morning. At s o'clock Minister Bow
en- went to the Italian legation in a
State carriage, accompanied by Secre-
tary Russell, and took the Italian
minister, Signor de Riva, and the
italian consul, Signor Gazzurelli, and
conducted them to the railroad station,
where they were met by the leading
Italian residents of this city. Mr..
Bowen then accompanied the minister
to his car, shaking hands with him
and handed him papers and cigars for
his journey to La Guayra.
The Venezuelan newspapers are still
ignorant of the fact that the Italian
minister presented an ultimatum to
the Venezuelan Government.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1902-12-24

Berlin, December II. Germany con-
siders that President Castro's proposal
to arbiatrate is inadequate, unaccom-
panied, as it is with guarantees to pay
if the arbitrators decide against him,
and reply in that sense has been
or will be sent through Minister
Bowen. Great Britain will make a
similar answer. These statements are
not made officially, but are derived
from an excellent source.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
PENNYR0yAL PILLS

q. ,9 ana bansh .pains
womanhood aiding development of organs and body No
ac"es 0r x % a
by druggists DR. MOTIFS CHEMICAL CO.. Cleveland Ohio
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
An Early Prcsa Agent.

Though absurd Wagers. often incOn-
veniencing other people. are now
sometimes made, they are not so prev
alent as in the eighteenth and early
part Of the nineteenth centuries. The
abSurdity of a wager made by some
persons in 1749 is only equalcd by the
credulity of the multitude. On Jau.
N6 of that year, according to wide
spread announcements. Il person would
fplay Oh a walking cane ut the Hay.
market theater the music Of every in
strument, get into Il quart bottle and
while there sing several songs. at the
same time permitting any spectator
to handle the bottle. The thcater could
hold but Il small proportion Of the i'm.
mense crowd but the performer did
not appear. Some person behind the
curtain announced that if the audience
would remain there until the next
morning instead of going into a quart
bottle he would get into Il pint one.
But. though the multitude had faith
in the quart. the pint bottle was too
much. \ riot eneued. and the interior
of the theater was destroyed.-L
Chronicle.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02

all. They have headaches. inflamed
eyes, sites, even much graver troubles,
from the strain of trying to see with
eyes that were put up wrong. There
are eases where homicidal insanity
has been completely cured when i'm
paired vision has been corrected
Harvey Sutherland in Ainslee's Maga-
zine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
SHROVE TUESDAY JOKES,
Peculiar ideas OF Humor Possessed
by Two Ercnc!l i inGs.

In all countries wi,erc Itnt is kept
except in Russia, where Ash Nednes-
day is rot observed -s5l!i6Ne Tuesday.
the last day before he i, SHINING OF the
peniteutial season. HAS Eccn given owe:
TO mnmminGs. sports and rractiea;
jokes. In both E:iyF:.llu and Scot land,
in which latter place tllc day is known
as FaStcHS cen. it WIS III times past q
great holiday for the apprentices and
workin. classes @oncraliy.
A grewsome Joke was played by
Louis Nj. one Shrovc Tuesday when ut
night he ordered his guards to rouse
the sleeping villagers near and bring
them to the castle. From almost ev-
cry tree in the surrounding wood, it is
said, q dead body dangled. and to the
music of his fddlers Louis compelled
the villagers to take gibbeted corpse
for partner and dance before it till
morning. Those who had husbands.
sweetheartS or relatives among the
dead were forced to have them for
partners.
Later Charles tx. enjoyed practical
Joke at ShrOvetide that was less grim
in its character, secretly giving ten Of
the most skillful pickpockets in Paris
full leave to steal whatever they could
without being found out at the carni-
val ball. Louis himself enjoyed their
dexterity and the dismay Of those
who missed their jewels, swords, gir-
dies and other valuables.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
Save Your Eyes.

II your eyesight is good. take care Of
it. Look away off yonder every time
you get to the bottom of Il page in
reading. Ii it is defective, let no fool
ish pride prevent you from wearing
the proper glasses. IN
There is no sense in handicapl1Jy
yourself in life wnen piece OF aSass
before each eye will make your rfsion
as good as it possibly can be. Tlfs ocu-
list will not advise you to wear classes
if you do not need them any mos than
he will prescribe drug you do not
need.
Plenty OF people. though, do not
know that they have defective sight
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
Leading Jobbers and
Manufacturers of Pine Bluff
FOX BROS. HARDWARE CO.

FOX BROS. HARDWARE CO.
Dealers in wholesale Hardware Agricultural
street,
w. S. BEARD FURNITURE COMPANY.
Wholesale dealers in Furniture Household
Machne 226 Main
PINE BLUFF MILL AND ELEVATOR COMPANY.
Full Roller Wholesale
W elevator 900 bushels Capacity MILL
pounds chops
KNOX WHERRY CO.
Wholesale
Shades
to 225
PINE BLUFF
Make Castings
mill
East Fourth Tennessee
F. NJ SMITH,
Siverped Table
B w. BENTON CO, CIGAR MANUFACTURERS.
Smoke and be convinced Factory os
PUDDEPHATT FURNITURE
salesroom Fourth
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
Guerrilla Warfare.

The word guerrilla is Spanish and
first came into common use in this
country during the time of the penin-
sular war; but Spain throughout her
long history has always been recogniz-
ed as the country most ideally suited
for guerrilla tactics. There is no re.
gion in Europe in which it is more diff
cult to wage successful war. III the
army OF invasion is small. it is defeat
ed: if it is large, it starves."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
Failed to Catch the Tune.

A professor in an old Pennsylvania
college was conducting review in
Latin. OF a sleepy looking youth he
asked the question. What construc-
ton is that at the top of page twelve 2"
II don't know" was the prompt re-
ply.
why not:" thundered the professor.
II have been harping on that construc-
ton all term.''
II know you have, professor" was
the soft reply, "but l haven't caught
the tune YET
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
Noted P0afmeD.

The native runner postmen Of Natal
are strikingly picturesque when on
business bent. With their sandaled
feet and headdress of dried leaves.
which rattle as they run. and mill
tary greatcoat. underneath which is a
garment called the mucetu. they travel
for miles at jog trot at four miles an
hour and receive as payment S. a
month
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
MOTIFS
PILES! PILES! PILES!

PIuESi PILES! PILES!
DR.. Williams Indian Pile Ointment
is prepared to cure Piles and DOES
IT in short order. Easy to apply.
Every box guaranteed, SOC and $1.00.
All druggists or by mail.
WILLIAMS MFG CO., CLEVE
LAND, OHIO.
Wholesale and retail by w. L. De-
woody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
Won the Crowd.

Charley Burley, the abolitionist, in
the midst of an antislavery speech was
struck by decayed egg full in the
face. Pausing to wipe away the con-
tents of the missile, he said calmly, Il
have always contended that proslayery
arguments were very unsound." The
crowd roared, and he was no longer
nOleSted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
SPINNING ALONG

Over the roads-skipping the
rough spots-made easy, and with
the least possible exertion. It is :
= only a question of what make of !
= wheel you ride. To accomplish
this result the latest patterns of :
: the Columbia, Cleveland and !
Rambler Bicycle should be used.
Sold by
> w. e. LlvINGOOD,
+ 2f7 West Second Avenue.
.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02

The egotist could die happy if he
thought he could deliver his own :Hzer
al grafton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02

1t may be better to be born lucky
than rich, but no one can be sure about
it for the reason that he who is born
rich is lucky.-Saturday Evening Post.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02


WALKER LIVER TABLETS
Have become a family remedy
in the homes Of everybody.
Every bottle guaranteed or
your money back. Ask your
friends about them.
WALKER DRUG CO.,
10 Main St
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-04-02
A Scripturai Mule.

"1'll be ready for you in a minute" ;"
said the old colored farmer to the
sheriff; "dez ez soon ez l feeds Solo
mon"
"WGo's Solomon?'
'He's my mule. sub. Dat what he
name is"
.Why did you give him that name:'
.'KaZe he de wises' mule in de coun-
ty, sub. en- he thinks dat fast travelin'
is all vanity en- Wexation er sperrit,
thus fulfllin' de book er Proverbs!'-
Atlanta Constitution.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-01
Mems Underwear

ava The prices here are the
familiar figures; nothingunusual
about them.
But the qualities obtainable
for these prices are not at all
familiar. They are the best we
have ever been able to show,
and as far above the usual as
Our purchases were beyond the
usual.
Mems heavy fleece lined
shirts and drawers; as good as
any SOC kind you will often see,
35c each, Or 3 for $1.OO
Mems best wool-fleeced lined Shirts and
drawers, special line of our own and
splendid value for price, Soc
Mems natural wool shirts and drawers, shirts
single or double breasted, 75c.
Mems Australian wool (naturaD shirts and
drawers, ST.
Mems double breassed scarlet shirts and draw
ers, ST..
Mems pure worsted sweaters, $3.50.