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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11
The MISSISSIPPI FLOOD.
Warnings Sent From Cairo to all
Places South to Prepare for
at Least Fifty Feet Of Water.

Cairo, ILL.,, March S.-The observer
at the weather bureau has sent out
warnings to places south of Cairo to
prepare for at least fifty feet CT water.
Rain fell yesterday and last night
over the watersheds of the Ohio,
Wabsah, Tennessee and Cumberland
rivers, and in many places where the
rivers were falling yesterday they are
rising again today. A vast territory
around and below Cairo is now covered
with water and many of the families
have been forced to abandon
their homes. While there is no i'm
mediate danger at Cairo there is
danger in the lowlands between Cairo
and Memphis. The Cairo levees are
expected to stand stage of 80 feet,
as they have been raised and strength
ened during the last few years. The
gauge tonight shows 45.S feet.
THE VIEW FROM MEMPHIS.
Memphis, Tenn, March e.-The riv-
er, after remaining stationary for two
days, began to rise slowly again to-
day. The gauge tonight marks g. "A.
feet and more water is coming. The
levees remain intact, although a
large area Of lowlands south of Mem
phis is submerged. Crittenden and
Lee counties in Arkansas are inundat-
ed and some distress is reported from
there especially among negro farmers.
The most serious difficulty the rail
roads are experiencing from the en-
croaching waters is the delay to
schedules, many trains arriving from
one to three hours late.
Thousands of people lined the bluffs
here today, gazing on the vast expanse
of water. Excursion boats were run
five miles inland.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11
The Augusta Electric Road.

Columbia, March 9.-There are a
great many people who have been OF
the opinion that nothing much would
come out Of the proposed electric
street car line between Augusta and
Columbia. 1t seems to be stupen-
dous undertaking for this section of
the country, but in these days there
is nothing too great for COLUMBIA and
those interested. Notice was given
thirty days ago, as required, of the
intention to apply for charter for
the proposed railroad between Colum-
.bia and Augusta. The formal appli-
cation for the charter today and the
opening of the books of subscription
give the highest evidence of the pur-
pose of going right ahead with the
road The application states that the
new road is to be fifty miles long and
that no part of this fifty miles has yet
been constructed. The company asks
that the capitalization be fixed at not
less than 500 per mile, and at not
more than $40, COO per mile. The cor
porators named are: James U. Jack
son, W. 3. Smith Whaiev, Nm. IL.
Lvles, Henry BUST, ". NJ. Jackson
and Ed b. Clark. The road is to be
known as the Augusta and Columbia
Railway Company.
It is announced that it is the pur-
pose of the company to orgnaiZe just
as soon as possible and to get to work
with as little delay as is practicable.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11
liz MILES IN 152 MINUTES.
George Gould Trying to Catch
Coast Line Limited on Special.

Atlanta, Ca, March s.-A special
to The Constitution from Savannah
says that George j. Gould who reach
ed Jacksonville, Fla, this afternoon
too late to catch the train for New
York, secured a special train, the
fastest that the Atlantic Coast Line
could supply, paying the sum Of ST.
500. The special moved out of Jack
sonville prepared to make record time
and overtake the trian which Mr..
Gould had missed.
In actual running time, according
to the official figures, the 172 miles
between Jacksonville and Savannah
were covered in 152 minutes. Engines
were shifted at Savannah and the train
started northward.
In the Gould party were the multi
millionaire himself, his wife and
children and some 20 others. They
expect to catch No. 80 at Weldon, N.
C.
It is said that MI. Gould's great
anxiety to made record time was due
to the fact that one of the members of
his party had dinner engagement in
New York tomorrow evening.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11
4 WEST VIRGINIA OUTRAGE.
Report OF Miners Union offl-
eial on the Killing of Negro
Miners at AfkinsviIIe.

Indianapolis, Ind, March S.-The
official report of Chris Evans, who was
sent to the West Virginia coal fields to
investigate the killing Of the colored
miners at Atkinsville has been received
at The headquarters Of tie United
Mine Workers.
The report says that Gen. st. Clair,
the attorney for the coal company,
created an agitation to have the men
arrested and taken to Charleston, ".
Va, and that Immediately afterwaro
arrangements were made with the
United States marshal by the Mine
Workers officials to give bond for all
who we're arrested. but later, on ac-
count Of the agitation created by
Deputy Marshall Cunningham, the
agreement with the marshal was broken
and Cunningham was sent to arrest
the men.
According to the report there was
great feeling against Cunningham
and the men decided not to allow
him to arrest them, and he was driven
away. Mr.. Evans says that he sent a
telegram to the men to submit quiet
ly, but that the coal companies, who
own all the telegraph and telephone
lines entering the town, refused to
deliver it, and before he could get any
message to the men Cunningham and
his deputies, who, he says, were the
worst characters he could collect, went
to the town a second time and killed
the miners in their beds at night. The
next day, he says, forty-eight men
we're arrested for consipring to xii!
Cunningham. He asserts that three
negro miners were killed by the de,
puties without being given an opor.
tunity to surrender, and says coron.
er's jury has returned verdict ot
felonious killing against Cunningham
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11
GIVES THEM PLAIN TALK.
Governors Reasons for NOT Ap-
pointing Delegates TO Race Is
sue Convention.

Columbia. March e.-The Wisconsin
legislature recently passed resoiu-
tion calling upon the governors OF the
various states to appoint delegates to
a convention to be held in Atlanta to
consider the race issue.
Governor Heyward has declined to
appoint delegates from this State and
for reasons that are strong and sound
as are shown in a telegram to Chi
cseo paper asking for his views on
the proposed movement. He asys:
Your telegram requesting brief
summary on the proposed convention
asked for by the Wisconsin legislature,
to discuss the race question, has just
been received. I think, from every
stand point, that this action of the
Wisconsin legislature is worse than
meaningless. Such convention
could not possibly bring any
result, so far as the proper
aspect of the subject is concerned.
Of all available reasons for the con-
sideration Of the race question | know
of nothing more directly aimed In ao-
solutely the wrong direction, so far as
the proper solution of the problem IS
concerned, than would be such a con-
yention. The personnel Of such
convention would be a heterogeneous
mixture entirely without the proper
knowledge of the subject they were
supposed to discuss. The interference
and ignorance of long-range-would-be-
philanthropists has done more to create
a race question where none exists,
than all other combined agencies that
have come within my observation. l
have always been a friend of the
negro and never spoken with more
sincere friendly consideration for his
interests than in what am now say
ing. Right thinking white men and
right thinking negroes have always,
with proper understanding, gotten
along well together. The other type
of negro needs to be dealt with.
This outside interference involves
many conflicting dangers and displays
absolute ignorance of the fundament-
al principles of the question. It is
charitable reflection, mildly express
ed, to remind these champions of
such. vapid nonsense how the streets
of Jerusalem were kept clean. / shall
take no official notice of the action
of the Wisconsin legislature, and shall
certainly not appoint delegates unless
urged to do so by my constituents.
D. &. Heyward.
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At the risk of offending the temper.

At the risk of offending the temper
ance sentiment of at least two States
we may remark that there are great
many older people who will be pleased
at the informtion that in the cyclonic
disturbances created in North Carolina
by the Watts liquor law, the old Nick
Williams distillery was not blown
away. The famous distillery in the
county of Yadkin was established away
back in Revolutionary times before
people knew anything about adulter-
ating whiskey, and for all these years
it's history has been no inconslder-
able part of the history of the State.
1t has always been in the country, but
now it is s'right in town." the Legls-
lature having passed bill day before
yesterday incorporating the town OF
Williams in Yadkin county. The
"town'' is made up of the distillery,
the residence of Mr.. Willims and the
homes of a dozen or more of his en-
ployes. The bill which passed makes
Mr.. Glenn Willims the mayor of the
town. Richmond Times.
johannesburg, March Ga desper-
ate attempt at highway robbery in
the center of johannesburg was made
today. A couple of men attacked two
customs officers conveying $50, GOO to
the bank, and throwing pepper in their
eyes, secured the money bags which
they threw to horseman who galloped
off. The horseman in his flight knock
ed down man named Brandon, who
was fatally injured and soon expired.
Subsequently the horse bolted and
unseated its rider, who was then ar
rested and the money recovered.
Sadie Vale, Holstein Friesian COW,
owned in Utica, N. Y, has broken
the worlds record as a mixer and
butter maker. In 80 days test, end
ed a few days ago, she produced 27,-
546 pounds of milk, from which were
made 123 pounds 1-2 ounces OF butter.
This beats the highest world record,
which was 1l2 pounds for the same
period. %
Panama, March S.-A cablegram
from Salvador states that the Hon
duras Government forces, under the
command of Gen. Ezequiel Ferrera
and Gen. Lopez, have been defeated
at Taluga by the revolutionary army
supporting Gen. Bonilla. Gen. Fer
rera was killed and Gen. Lopez and his
staff were taken prisoners.
Birmingham, Ala, March 8.-While
running at high speed in an effort
to make up lost time, passenger train
No. 4, northbound, on the Louisville
and Nashville Railroad was badly
wrecked twenty-five miles south OF
this place tonight. So far as known
only i've persons we're inquired, three
of whom were members Of the train
crew,
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Washington. March 7.-R. F. Pat
terson, United States consul general
at Calcutta, reporting to the State
department. upon the cotton crop of
India in 1902 -03, estimates it at 3, 500 :
eco bales, ar increase Of 100, 600 bales
over the crop of the year previous.
Attention was called in the report to
the extension of the area placed under
cotton. Marked progress in the culti-
vation in this years crop has been
made in the united provinces, as also
in the Punjab and the northwest
frontier provinces. Records are es5ab-
lished for the central provinces,
Berar, Hyderabad, and there are large
increase in Central India, Rajpuntana,
Madras and Burma.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11
DR.. ROPER HAS DECLINED.
He VII! hot he President Of Furnan.
Dr. Ramsey Says Dr.. Roper's De-
eision Will be Regretted by
Raptists Throughout State.

Dr.. Lewis NJ. Rooper has declined
to accept the presidency of Furman
University, which was tendereud him
by the board OF trustees Of that insti-
tuition last December. Speaking of the
matter to a Reporter for The News
and Courier, DR.. D. NJ. Ramsey, Of
this city, VINO is member of the
board, said that Dr.. Roper's declina-
tion would be sore disappointment
to Baptists throughout the State. He
would have brought to the high
position peculiarly strong qualifications
in every way. He enjoys the conf
dence of the brotherhood of the State,
and they would have cheerfully follow
ed his lead in the great and enlargirg
work of Furman University. Still all
who know him will be assured that
his concluiscn was conscientiously
reached, and those who know him
best will pobably be unit in the
opinion that his marked gifts as a
pastor and evangelist fully justify his
determination to remain in he pastor
ate.
DR.. Ramey has received the follow
ing letter from DR.. Roper:
Spartanburg, March 6, 1903.
Rev. D. NJ. Ramsey, D. D., Chair
man of Board of Trustees of Furman
University.-Dear Sir and Brother:
/ am deeply sensible of the distinction
that your honorable body conferred
upon me in electing me to be presi-
dent of Furman University, and I
thank you for this token of your COR
fdence and esteem. regret very much
that I cannot accept the place of trust
and usefulness to which you have
called me, for I love Furman Uni
veristy,- and I am willing, if it were
right, to give my life to her service.
I decline this call to be president Of
my alma matter for one, and only one,
reason; I feel that it is my duty to
continue my work as pastor of the
First Baptist Church in Spartanburg.
I have been here only three years and
my work is in no sense complete. We
have begun to intensity and enlarge
our activitiesin in many respects, and God
has blessed US with much success in
all our forward movements. The
church has heartily endorsed and sup
ported my plans, and I feel that |
should be guilty OF neglect Of duty if /
left this work for any other work, at
least for several years.
/ have enthusiastic confidence in tie
future of Furman University. believe
heartily that the brightest day in her
history is now dawning. Brother j.
I. Allen will succeed in his plan fer
raising s1oo, 900 endowment; the trus-
| tees will find the right man for presi-
dent, and in five years we shall hardly
recognize the old College, so much
will she be changed for the better. I
believe all this because am convinced
that the Baptists Of South Carolina
will labor, pray and give for the Sue
cess of our denominational college,
which has already proved itself to be
one of the first agencies for the estab-
lishment of the Kingdom of Christ
at home and abroad. While decline
this offer of the presidency, [ pledge
my heart and hand as pastor to this
great work of Christian education.
Yours most truly,
Lewis NJ. Roper.
News and Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11
MORGAN BUYS HOTELS.

New York, March Various re-
ports concerning the Flagler Hotel
system in Florida were circulated in
the Financial district today. One re-
port was that the hotels and the
Florida East Coast railways had been
turned over to j. P. Moran, presum-
ably for the Southern Railway. An
other report was that the properties
would be owned jointly by the South
ern and the Atlantic Coast Line. Wall
street believes that it is j. P. Nor
gan's plan to build up a larger tourist
business to Florida and Cuba, and in
this connection the establishment OF an
up-to-date line of steamers between
Florida and Cuba is looked for.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11
Fatal Fracas in York.

Yorkville, March William Lucus
shot and killed Tom johnson about 2
O'Clock yesterday morning on the farm
of Mrs. S. J. Clinton, Of Bethel Town
ship, in this country. Lucus is negro
as also was the victim. The facts as
related to your corresondent are as
follows: Several months ago Lucus at
tended negro frolic across the State
line in North Carolina, which is four
or five miles from Mr.. Clinton's, be-
came involved in row, did some shoot
ing and was himself hit by a bullet
from another negro's pistol. Since
that time he has been staying close
home, nursing his wound. Last night
the North Carolina negroes came down
to do Lucus. The row was started
without unnecessary delay and after
getting a double-barrel shotgun Lucus
entered a house. The North Carolina
negroes opened fire with pistols,
shooting through the door, windows
and weatherboarding Lucus decided
that the place was too warm and
climbed out window, gun in hand.
No sooner than he had set foot on the
ground his eye fell on the form of
what he supposed to be one of his
North Carolina enemies, and without
unnecessary delay he leyelleo his gun
and fred. After the smoke cleared
away it was discovered that he had
shot johnson, who also lived on Mr..
Clinton's farm, and was a friend of
Lucus. johnson died shortly after
being shot, the load entering his head,
destroying one eye. Mr.. Clinton
estimates that during the fusilade on
the house as many as seventy-fve shots
were fred. Nobody else was hurt.
The coroner held an inquest yester-
day. Lueus is in jail
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11

Mazatlan, Mex, March s.-There
were no deaths from the plague today.
There are only thirty y-seven patients
in the lazaretto, two cases grave and
five doubtful. Cases of plague have
been discovered at Siquieros, near
the village of Villa Onion. The local
health board here believes the disaese
will be stamped cut at Siquieros, also
at El Oso.
Tallahassee, Fla, March 8.-Gov.
Jennings yesterday received tele-
gram from Wisconsin advising him
that the legislature CT that State
desired that a convention be held in
atlanta, Ga, on July +, 1903, to dis
cuss the race question and requesting
the governor to appoint delegates to
such convention. Gov. Jennings re-
fused to appoint such deleagtes unless
SO directed by the legislature.
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New York, March In the presence
of three thousand spectators, including
officials of the State of Tennessee, the
city of Chattanooga, the city of New
York and many naval officers, the
United States cruiser Chattanooga
was launched today at the ship yard of
the United States Shipbuilding Com
pany at Elizabethport, N. ]. The
Chattanooga was christened by the
young daughter of the mayor of Chat
tanooga, Lillian Chambliss, who broke
a bottle of champagne against the
Prov with the words: q christen
thee, good ship, in honor of Chatta-
nooga. The maids of honor were
Miss Frances Bond and Miss Rieta
Fayon,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11
The Cotton Market.

New York, March 9.-The cotton
market opened weak today at de-
cline of from to IL points, with the
loss mainly on the nearer months. The
general weakness was the result Of
disappointment in the Liverpool cables.
Later in the session the market ral-
lied no covering following the appear
ance of clique support. In the early
afternoon the market was from TO
10 points above the low point of the
session.
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South Carolina Claims.

Washington, March 6.-The treasury
department. today issued warrants ag
gregating $50, l37 in favor Of the State
ofSouth Carolina, in satisfaction of its
claims growing out Of the war of 1872.
The payment was directed by the gen
eral deficiency act, approved March 3,
1902
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11

Montgomery Advertiser: "Pll roar
Won as gently as any sucking dove
might have been the Shakespearian
motto adopted by Senator Tillman as
a prelude to his speech tie other day.
He really surprised the senate by
making, for him, a very temperate
speech.
Laurens, March G.-The county
board of control today elected Mr..
James a. Austin to sueceed Az &.
Sullivan, removed on account Of
shortage.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-03-11

Everthing that Cannon said about
the outrageous Senate rules was true.
and everything that TillGan said about
the outrageous House rules was true.
Plain truth-telling is the usual result
when pot and kettle fall out.-Courier
Journal
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-10-12
I'LL Stuffed Up

That's the condition of many
sufferers from catarrh, espe-
cially in the morning. Great
difficulty is experienced in
clearing the head and throat.
No wonder catarrh causes
headache, impairs the taste,
smell and hearing, pollutes the
breath, deranges the stomach
and affects the appetite.
To cure catarrh, treatment
must be constitutional-alte
alive and tonic.
81 was AFFLICTED with catarrh. took
medicines OF different kinds, giving each
q fair trial but gradually grew worse until
could hardly hear, taste OF smell. then
concluded to try Hoods sarsaparllla, and
after taking five bottles was cured and
have not had any return OF the disease
since'' EUGENE FoRnEs, Lebanon, Kan.
~ had catarrh In the head and throat.
Had a bad cough and raised blood. My
husband persuaded me to take Hoods sar-
saparlla and Il has done me so much good
/ advise all TO take II. When began its
use l could scarcely walk and had head
aches. II has cured and built me up so 1
can do all my own housework.n Mrs. HuaH
RuDoLPu, West Llscomb, MS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-10-12
HAwoRTHS STORY.
Sore and Discouraged He Denies
He Ever Saw Lynch After Break

The picture presented by Haworth as
he sat scowling In his cell at the state
prison after being returned from Holli-
day, was far from being beautiful one.
In addition to the scratches and bruises
on his hands and arms. his clothing
was covered with mud and he had O
weeks growth OF beard on his face,
One of the first question: asked him
was where he left Lynch.
II haven't seen him since Friday
night" he replied booking up quickly
after you got over the wall did you
not join hlm2'
IL tell you that have not seen him"
he replied with tone OF nerceness In
his voice,
In answer to another question he
said
II don't know where I went after
got over the wall. | was happy nj the
thought Of escaping from this place
where have been confined I'm cell for
over four years
(which direction did you take?"
II don't know whore | went except
that | went into the brush and hid
nearly all night. ] travelled little and
hid again on Saturday. Did | sleep2
Well, do ! look like ! had had much
sleep? No, l did not sleep. got
something to eat in an orchard last
night and this morning ! paid woman
10 cents for some sandwiches, She IL
the only person saw after leaving the
prison"
Asked where he expected ~ go and
IL he intended to meet friends. he re-
piled:
II had several places in view, but as
far as friends are concerned didn't
know | had any" He declared that he
krfla nal. Iii.
He said all he knew was that the cell
was unlocked and he was told to make
ready for freedom. He said be did not
know whether he was the first man
over the wall or not
IAN | know Is that | felt happy to
De out OF this place and for some time
4 Kept on going. / Travelled several
miles In the morning got some fruit
from an orchard, Then | struck the
cabln and went TO sleep. Yes | did
see someone else. ] saw a man out
hunting and then | went and got the
Sandwiches and returned to the cabin.
i went TO sleep and knew no more
until they came and got me"
Haworth was asked II he ala not try
TO reach his brother IN tho south He
arose quickly from his bunk and an.
swered steadily.
NO If | have a brother In that d.
recton 1 don't know It,"
rs II not "A fact that you have rela-
lives In Unlon?" was asked.
NO, II is not fact" ne said.
WIN you try to get n new trlal9"
Il cannot say, That Is a matter for
my attorneys to look after" Haworth
looked surprised md then puzzled when
informed mat had he not got out Fri
day night Senator Kearns was cop,lne
out to see him with reference 10 M
attempt to secure q new trial. He was
told that 1t was at the request of Sem =
Tors Dolllyer and Addison of Iowa. Al
thls he had nothing to say. lie threw
hlinself on his cot, buried his face In
the bedding and then lay very stIll.