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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
GEN. HECTOR MACDONALD
KILLS HIMSELF. /.
Would Not Face The Charges and
Stand Trial by courtmarf!a!.

Paris. March 25.-Mai. Gen. Sir
Hector Macdonald. commanding the
British forces in Ceylon, and one OF
the foremost officers in the British
army, against whom charges based
On immoral acts were fled soma time
ago, committed suicide today at the
Hotel Regina here. he shot himself
IN the right temple shortly after noon
and expired few minutes later.
The general was alone IN his small
chamber on the mezzanine floor Of the
hotel at the time OF the tragedy. One
of the female attendants beard the
pistol shot and opening the door saw
the generals figure stretched out on
the floor with blood gushing from
bullet wound in the head. She ran
screaming to the balcony overlooking
the lobby of the hotel, where many
guests, including number OF ladies',
were assembled. The proprietor Of the
hotel was the first to reach the ex-
piring man.
The commissary of police was noti-
fed, and, accompanied By doctor,
proceeded to a preliminary investiga-
tion. No money or papers Of any kind
were found in Sir Hector's baggage.
Two notes written in English were
found lying on a table in his room
and these were taken possession Of by
the authorities, but it is understood
that their contents have no bearing
On the suicide In the generals coat,
lying on the bed, were found some
photographs.
The British embassy and consulate
we're notified later, and Consul Cen
eral Inglis visited the hotel and took
charge of the body.
Sir Hector Macdonald arrived in
Paris last Friday evening from Lon
don on his way back to Ceylon, where
it was understood that an immediate
court martial would be held to. clear
up the charges made against him.
On reaching the hotel at l o'clock at
night he was told that only a small
and Indifferent room was available.
He replied that that was quite suffi-
cient. He was not accompanied by
any aide de camp or valet. He said
he only intended to stay day or
two in Paris. Little was seen Of him
since his arrival. He was, however,
in the lobby this morning about noon
and it is believed that newspaper,
printed in English, containing a
resume of the grave charges brought
against him and embellished with
the generals portrait in full uniform,
came under his attention. He left
the lobby, going to his room and the
pistol shot followed soon after.
The generals suicide has profound
ly shocked the British officials here.
Those about the hotel who have con-
versed with Sir Hector Macdnald re-
Gently say he showed no signs Of ex-
citement or mental worry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
GOV. REYWARD ON GRga.
His appointment an IadIgnity TO
Charleston and The State.

TO the Editor of The Sunday News
Your telegram, asking my opinion On
the reappointment of Dr.. Cfum as col
lecJor of the port Of Charleston, has
lust been received. As an appointment
made by the Chief Magistrate Of our
nation, I consider this an indignity,
not only upon the City of Charleston,
but upon the entire State, and one
which should receive the condemnation
of every right thinking citizen OF South
Carolina and of the South.
DR.. Crum is in no sense a represent
ative Of the community in which be
lives nor of this State. AS a supposed
representative the business interests
of Charleston he cuts ridiculous
figure in the Office to which President
Roosevelt has labored SO hard to ap-
point him. This is added to by the
fact that Republican Senate, body
of President Roosevelt's own party,
has twice refused to confirm his ap-
pcintment.
As to any supposed influence DR..
Crum may possess, it belongs to that
very dear to President Roosevelt
political opportunity, which is now
the Presidents only door Of hope to
succeed himself.
This appointment should be con
sidered as an indignity to South Caro-
lima. By it President Roosevelt has
clearly shown that this action on his
part isspolitics, nothing but politics,
and in making it he has descended tc
level of petty politics, which is de-
grading to the Chies Magistrate of
great nation.
In this connection it is disappointing
to reflect that nothing else could be
legitimately expected, since the Presi
dent has demonstrated more than once
his very peculiar views upon this
question. With Booker Z. Washing.
ton in the dual role of Social Equal
and a Political Prophet, indignity to
a sovereign State should not be great
ly wondered at, but should rather be
D. G. Howard, Governor.
Columbia, March 21.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
Antartic Continent.

London, March 2s.-President Mark
ham, of the Royal Geographical
Society, commenting on the achieve
ments of the British Antarctic ship
Discovery, says it has been proved
conclusively that the greater part Of
the Antarctic region is vast con-
tinent. Capt. Scott, the commander
of the Discovery, penetrated one hun
dred miles further south than any
previous explorer, and discovered an
extensive mountainous region, hither-
to absolutely unknown. extending to
s3.2o degrees south. He thinks this
indicates that the land Stretches to
tie Pole in a series of very lofty
mountains, which is considered by far
the mostimportant geographical result
ever achieved in Antarctic exploration.
The Discovery wintered four hundred
miles further south than any vessel
had previously wintered.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
COTTON CULTURE IN AFRICA.
Germans Raising Cotton From
Egyptian Cotton Seed.

Washington, March 26.-Gsrman
textile makers are meeting with sac
cess in their efforts to develop the cot
ton growing industry in German
East Africa, according to a report to
the State department from Consul
General Hughes, at Coburg. He says
that the Bremen Cotton Exchange has
lust tested a quantity of cotton grown
in the Kilwa district, which was
shown to be nearly as good in staple,
color aad other qualities as the highly
valued Egyptian cotton, from the
seeds of which it was grown. This
German cotton sells from II to ii cents
a pound. To promote its growth the
colonial economical committee has
promised premiums for properly cared
for cotton fields, and viii furnish
seed, gins and baling presses free OF
charge.
ten to the United States department of
agriculture to obtain the services OF a
cotton expert and chemist.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
He obeyed Orders.

One of our well-known contractors
and builders. while experimenting the
erection of a large brick building.
was approached one day by late ar
rival from Irelan who applied for a
job, aud was employed as hodcarrier,
after being Instructed that he must
always carry up a certain number OF
bricks in his hod, says the Philadel-
phia Ledger.
One morning the supply of bricks
ran out, and, although doing his best,
the man could not find the usual num-
Der to make up his load. After gather
ing every brick in sight, he found be
was still one brick short of the usual
number.
In answer to loud yell from the
street, one of the workmen on the fifth
story staging shrieked down:
''What do you want?'
s'Throw me down wan brick" said
Pat, pointing to his load, "to make
me number good. /"
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01

A lively fight between two prominent
young men for purse, at a Church
Smoker" is the latest sensation in
Bloomfield, n. j. Excited oeacons and
elders cheered the combatants wildly.
The Seaboard Air Line Railroad
has paid the city of Columbia sl5, ,0OC
in full settlement Of the claims of the
city against the railroad growing out
of the Sidney Park matter.
Savannah, March 26.-It was an
nounced at Waycross tonight that Gen
eral Manager J. R. Kenly, OF the
Atlantic Coast Line had agreed to an
increase in the pay of engineers and
iremen of the system to 10 per cent;
Committees Of the first and second
division engineers and fremen had
been in consultation with Mr.. henly
and General Superintendent Denhan
since Monday.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01

Caracas, Tuesday, March 24.-After
reading his special message to congress
today Gen. Castro withdrew his re-
aigaation Of the presidency OF Vene-
zuela.
President Castro's special message
was delivered 70 congress today. lie
says: When [ abdicated it was net
from any small-mindsd nor interested
calculation. Still less 8as it the result
Of any sorry or ridiculous farce, which
has 10 place in heart warned by
the heat of great deals
After passing n review the diff
culties in the way Of the government,
be says he saw ! his intentions were
misrepresented and he was dishearten-
ed and at that moment resigned.
Notwithstanding those reasons which
were weighty to nly mind, be con-
tinues, congress does not accept my
resignation and insists that ! should
continue, that l should not persist
therein, but considers me still useful
in the government. | bow before its
desire and resign myself to the new
obligations imposed by my country,
but only until the work of pacifying
the nation shall be complete and order
restablished in the administration.
Remember it we'll, senators and de-
puties. I believe my separation neces-
sary; you think otherwise. I hope
the future will prove you right. Ac-
cept an expression of my extreme
thanks for the generous demonstration
of which you have made me the
object {:
When it was known he had not re-
signed a popular demonstration took
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
A Fireman's Tournament.

The citizens of Newberry are prepar-
ing for a fremen's tournament, which
the fremen will doubtless attend. The
list of prizes which it is desired to
offer are: Hose wagon race, first prize
$500: second prize SlC0; hand reel
race, first, $50, second prize SIS;
grab race, first prize s75, second prize
$40; four mems contest, first prize $50,
second prize 525, making total prize
list Of s7l5. With these prizes as in
ducements, there would be no trouble
in entering competing companies from
all over the state and from other states.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
gEH CHINESE MINISTER ARRIVES.
Several Distinguished Cinnamon
in the Party and Number of
Students.

San Francisco, Gala, March 90
Sir Chen Tung Liahg Cheng,. K. ..
M. g., the new Chinese minister to
the United States, arrived here today
on the steamer Korea.
Minister Cheng is. accompanied by
his entire suite and party, which iE-
cludes about twenty students. Most
prominent in the last category is the
eldest son of Viceroy Chang Chih
Tung. There is also in the Students
party the only son of Tuang Fang, the
enlightened Manchu Governor of
Hupeh, and a third distinguished
figure among the students is the son of
the late .Hsi Tung Shan, chief i'm
perial tutor OF the late Emperor Tung
Chih.
Some of the students have long
reached their majority and several
among them have reached the period
of ripe manhood. Viceroy Chang Chin
Tung's son is over 40 years Of age,
while Governor Fang's son is youth
of 1S.
Minister Cheng is accompanied by
his daughter and two sons. In his
suite are fifty three secretaries, dlplo-
mats and legation attaches, asiwell as
nine servants. His private secretary
is Yeng Kwai, who acted in like ca
pacity on the staff of Ex-Minister WI
Ting Fang. He is graduate Of Yale
and has seen much service in the Chi
nese diplomatic service.
Minister Cheng Tung Liang Cheng,
IN an interview, said:
ssI can have no better example than
that of Minister W.. He tried to ed
ucate the American people out Of their
prejudice against my countrymen as a
race. Of course I realize that the
Americans Will never permit the IN
restricted coming of Chinese laborers.
Nobody desires that. I do not think
it would be wise il they did. But the
American Government and American
statesmen have shown the most friend
ly spirit towards China in the trouh-
lous time of the last three years, and
hope much from that. I will main
tain friendly relations and will try to
do what can along tie lines marked
out by Minister WI to obtain an
amelioration of existing laws. I know
what unrestricted immmigration
would mean and I realize how much
this is an issue with the American
people and with American politicians.
1 will do what / can, but I don't ex-
pect to do too much. It is question
of hoping %
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
Gar Did Not Include Jews.

The Jews in the United States have
been confdens that the Cars edict
would grant religious freedom to their
brethren in Russia, but the New York
Jewish Daily News has received two
cable messages from Russia assuring il
that the edict does not affect the Jews
in any way. One of the messages was
from N. Sokolof, the Polish editor,
and the other was from Baron Ginze-
burg. of st. Petersburg.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
Due Notice Is Served.

Due, notice is served on the public gen.
eraIy that DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is
the only salve on the market that is made
from the pure, unadalterated witch hazel.
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve has cured
thousands Of cases of piles that would not
yield to any other treatment, and this fact
has brought out many worthless counter
feiis. those persons who get the genuine
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve are never dis
appointed, because it cures. j. S. Hugh
son & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
Good For Children.

The pleasant to take and harmless One
Minute Cough Cure gives immediate relief
in all cases of Cough, Group and LaGrippe
because it does not rot pass Immediately
into the stomach, but takes effect right at
the seat of the trouble. It draws out the
Inflammation, heals and soothes and cures
permanently by enabling the lungs to con-
tribute pure life-giving and life-sustaining
oxygen to the blood and tissues. j. S.
Eughson & Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
THERE WAS NO RISE THURSDAY.
The Water is Flowing at a Phe-
nemsnal Speed, and That Keeps
Down the Flood.

New Orleans.s March 26.-With the
river practically stationary during the
day there has been little change IN
food conditions. The early morning
reading of the gauge was 20.2 feet,
rise of one-tenth in twenty-folr hours.
From morning to night the height
Guctuatsd, reaching 2e.3 feet as q
maximum. The phenomenal speeo1
at which the current IS flowing and
favorable winds restrained the upward
tendency. Rises are reported from
Red River down, out with the present
speII of dry and sunshiay weather con-
fdence increases in the ability OF the
ernbankments on both sides to sustain
the strain upon them. A yigilant eye
is being kept on every foot Of ievee
from Red River Lading to New
Orleans.
The local weather bureau today
again advises preparation for 2l-foot
stage at this point if the embankments
hold.
Ample provision has been made
here to care for the highest water now
promised.
OUTLOOK AT MEMPHIS.
Memphis, Tenn, March 26.-The
river tonight is 3S.7 feet on the gauge
and falling. The fall since O'Clock
this morning has been one-tenth OF
foot. but the reports which have been
received from points north of the city
saw that the fall has not begun to
have an appreciable effect there, and
this fact indicates that the rate OF fall
will not increase here.
The Iron Mountain Railroad has at
last succeeded in running train into
the city from the West. The Little
Rock passenger train arrived this at
ternoon shortly after O'Clock and a
little later the ST. Louis train follow
ed. Three trains we're sent out to-
night by the Iron Mountain and Cot
TON Belt. It is reported that the other
road will resume passenger traffic to-
morrow. The Iron Mountain Will be7
DIN accepting freight for Western points
Tomorrow and the first West-bound
freight train out of the city since the
suspension Of traffic by the flood will
nrobably leave tomorrow afternoon.
The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
expects to repair its line south before
Saturday.
SITUATION AT VIChsBURG.
svicksburg, Miss, March 26.-After
rsnaining stationary all of yesterday
fine river began rising last night and
three tenths additional were shown by
the gauge this evening, the stage being
SIT feet. Aside from this there were
no developments in the doood situation,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
The MISSISSIPPI FLOOD.
prsspess That Yaza0 Delta hay Not
Be Submerged.
SMALL aaElE HEAa aaTaaEz.
River Stationary at Vietsburg---
The Stage One Foos Lover Than
in 1897.

Fi2kSburg, MISS. -hdiCA 20. a., ,
other day Of fair weather: combined
WITH 8 diminished rate Of rise IN the
river has raised high hopes IN the
hearts Of the dMellers behind the
Ievaes IN this section. While the
danger is not yet passed, 1t is nov
relieved that the rich Yazoo delta will
be has snared the calamity Of an overflow;
The river here came to standstll
yesterday evening at 5l.A and has re-
s s.,a;ned stationary all day. This is a
foot lower than the 1897 record. :.
The most serious feature JUST row = IS
The danger that rail communication Q 20
the north will be entirely severed.
I For ten miles north OF the 4azoo pFloge 1Ee
tha. Yazoo and Mississippi valley tracks
from foot to Is inches under water
4 with the tide steadily rising. Genera
Manager Harahan went 80 the over
flowed territry today, but could see no
wav ont of the difficulty. Ii tram
service IS suspended it will mean much
5;atress. as the people living in that
tarritoSry will have nomeans OF geGting
supplies. -,z
BREAK BELOW NATcHEz,
Naschez, Miss. March 25.-A break
- the nriiyate leYee at The Briers, one
Of fhe best plantations in the county
located about q miles below this city,
has aooded that place, which is now
fAor, fonr TO five, feat under water. A
u,essenger was dispatched TO Natcnez
for the steamer Joseph to assist IN
rsscn;ne fhe stock, some 100 head hav-
inc heen endangered. There are also
5000 sacks of cotton seed on tne
ground under shed and It is reared
I ali this will be lost. Adjoining plant
atoms will not be affected oy tnls
break, as they have been under water
for almost two weeks.
Reports from Sycamore leVee tnag IL
is sure to hold continue to come, out
No chances will be taken and large
gangs OF men are working on it night
and day. The river here has risen
fwo-tgnths in the II hours ending at 5
sm. since which time it has been
stationary.
FALLING AT MEMPHIS.
Memnb;s, Tenn, March 25.-The
river sonight is falling at fair rate,
tbe gauee showing 38.9 feet, fall OF
tWo-eenths since 6 o'clock this morn
inc. The situation is rapidly assum-
ing normal proportions and all anxiety
is practically over. Some uneaslness
IS still felt for the st. Francis leyees
in Arknsas to the north Of this city,
but ali news from that section is OF a
reassuring character.
No trains have yet succeeded IN ger.
ting over the tracks few miles west OF
Bridge Junction. It is now thought
possible that Memphis may remain
cut of from the west for another
day. The Iron Mountain attempted
to run train west this morning, but
found that the tracks which had been
damaged at different points was not
sufficiently repaired for passage.
SPECIAL RIVER BULLETIN.
Washington. March 25.-The Mis-
sissippi continues to fall at Memphis
and rise below. The stages tonight IN
The lower river, where interest now
centres, are as follows:
Vicksburg, 81. 4 feet, stationary; New
Orleans 20.2 feet, rise Of 0. foot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
a Keen Thrust,

The "open door, to the negro
does not open into West Point or An
napolis. The President has not dared
to incur the resentment of the Repub-
licans Of the army end the navy by
appointing negroes to the schools
which prepare our army and naval
officers. -Courier-J
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
Oil MilI for Bishopville.

E,Columbia, March Pa charter was
issued today to the Lee County Manu-
featuring Company, of Bishopville,
which is to operate cotton seed OIL
plant. The capital is s25, 600. j. F.
Woodward, is president, and Mr.. W.
Woodward, secretary and treasurer.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01

Business men of Greenville have
given out the contract for the erection
of a $40, 900 building for the use Of the
American Cigar Co., as factory.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01

Call and get COPY of Pupils Pot
pourri. II. G. Osteen & Go.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01

They always effect cure and save doctor
bills.
Little Early Risers are different from all
other pills. They do not weaken the sys-
TEN, but act as tonic TO the tissues by
arousing the secretions and restoring the
liver to the full performance of its func-
tons naturally. J. S. Hughson q Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01

For liver troubles and constipation
There's nothing better in creation
Than Little Early Rjsers, the famous httl
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
CASTRO STILL RULES VENEZUELA.
He WithdraWs His Resignation and
Sends Message TO Congress.

Caracas, Tuesday, March 24.-After
reading his special message to congress
today Gen. Castro withdrew his re-
sigaation Of the presidency of Vene-
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01

Washington, March 25.-The Mis-
sissinpi continues to fall at Memphis
and rise below. The stages tonight IN
the lower river, where interest now
centres, are as follows:
Vicksburg, 51.4 feet, stationary New
Orleans 20.2 feet, a rise Of 0. l foot.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27
TRIB
The Worlds Greatest Cure for the
Liquor and Tobacco Habits.

Trib is endorsed by some of the
best known people in the western
states. Among them are:
DR.. L. E. Bullinger, San Francisco s
grand old doctor.
The Rev. ]. R. n. Bell, Baker City
Or, the best known gentleman in
the state Of Oregon
DR. H. B. Stevens, Of Spokane,
Wash.
DR.. James G. Garfield. of Victoria,
3. c., when asked, DO you endorse
Trib as cure for the liquor and TO-
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was sold to you and can tell you of
300 people who have taken
Trib as a cure for either liquor or TO-
baccO. | never knew Of a failure to
cure where the party taking Trib was
sincere"
Price per treatment $3.50. For sale
by all druggists.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-27

Tvs got a new boy at my house."
said the barber proudly. as he began
operation on the face before him.
That's my fourth" "All little shay
ers, eh?" said the lathered customer.