The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, February 21, 1902, Image 3

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- v Sj I I ./ PRESIDENT BESIDES IN SO:LET’S APPEAL Neither He Nor Sampsoa De serve Special Credit. BROOKLYN’S LOOP GRAVE ERROR Carring That, the President Says Schley Did Well, but Sampson Was Technically In Command—He Con- skiers Watawright’s Act Heroic. Washington, Feb. 20.—The decision of President Boosevelt on the appeal of Rear Admiral Schley was given to the press last night. The salient features at the presi- flent’s decision In the case follow: All the accusations against Schley, based on his conduct prior to the bat tle of Santiago, are thrown out. The president holds tfiat if Admiral Schley erred during that period his offenses were condoned by his retention as sec ond in command. On the question of command the president says: “Technically, Sampson commanded the fleet .and Schley, as usual, the western division. The actual fact is that after the battle was joined not a helm was shifted, not a gun was fired, not a pound of steam was put on in the engine room aboard any ship ac tively engaged in obedience to the or der of either Sampson or Schley, save on their own two vessels. It was a captain’s fight." Sampson was hardly more than technically in the fight His only claim for credit rests upon his work as commander in chief in planning to meet the Spanish ships when they should come out. Schley is entitled, as Is Captain Cook, to the credit for what the Brook lyn did in the fight. On the whole, the president finds that the Brooklyn did well, though he considers the vessel’s “loop” the “one grave mistake” made by any American ship during the bat tie. The president considers that the most striking act of battle was that of the Gloucester, whose commander, Wainwright, pushed into the fight through a hail of projectiles in order that he might do his part in destroy ing the two torpedo boats. For this conduct Wainwright was entitled to receive more than any other com mander with the possible exception of Clark, of the Oregon. It was just to Admiral Sampson that he should receive a greater advance In numbers than Admiral Schley. There was nothing done in the battle that warranted any unusual reward for either. There Is no excuse whatever from either side for any further agitation of this unhappy controversy. To keep it alive would merely do damage to the navy and to the country. INDIANS DON WAR PAINT. Armed dnahes Threatened to Apply Torch to Town*. Holdenvllle, I. T., Feb. 20.—About 20 armed Snake Indians threatened to burn Holdenvllle Wednesday, and Marshal Kaase, learning of their in tention. placed a large number of dep uties on guard to protect the city. While there were some demonstra tions nothing was done. It tea been known for some time thaf the Snakes are incensed at the spnnging op of new towns all over the Creak nation, and It is feared that serious trouble will be the outcome. Mounds and Beggs, new towns along the line of the ’Frisco, were threatened also, but they were too well guarded and an attack was not made. The Snake Indians seem to be de termined not to give up their country ft law and order without strentuMjs resistance. United States Marshal Bemvett, of Muskogee, has ordered the arrest of all armed Snake Indians. DEATH OF COLONEL LOWE. Surveyed and Built Louisville and NaehviHe Railroad. ■Denver, Cola. Feb. 20.—H. P. Low e , ©f this city, has received a telegram announcing the sudden death at Love lock, Nev., of his father Colonel Theo dore H. Lowe, a pioneer mining man of Colorado. Deceased was 63 years of age. Colonel Lowe surveyed and built the tauisville and Nashville railroad and was one of the first surveyors of the Mammoth Cave, at Kentucky. ^Ho came to Colorado from LoulsvlUetky. Leavenworth Escape Caught Memphis. Feb. 20.—A Scimitar spe cial from Jackson, Miss., says: The prisoner In Jail here ud^er the name of J. L. Leland, who is' 1 charged with burglary in Smith county, this state, has been identified as one of the con victs who escaped from the federal prison at Leavenworth, Kan., last No vember. His real name Is James Sey more. In addition to the Smith county robbery, Seymore is accused of bur glarising the safe In the oOce of the sheriff of Newton county, securing $8,000. Ginnery Burned at Clem. Carrollton, Ga., Feb. 20.—Friday nl * h t at Clem, ^his county, 6 miles southeast of here, the large modern ginnery of J. J. Holloway, H. N. Mat thews and J. H. Jones, each^merchants of that place, was destroyed by fire. The plant was estimated as being worth $3,000 and was Insured for $2 • 000. LARGE FLY Y'^ecl BURSTS. One Man Killed, Tv j Fatally Injured at Spartanbi rg, S. C. Spartanburg, S. C., Feb. 20.—Last night at 11 o’clock at the power house of the Spartanburg Railway, Gas and Electric Power company a terrible ac cident happened as a result of which one person in the building was killed and two were dangerously and per haps fatally injured. The fly wheel of one of the larger engines which runs the trolley cars burst, destroying the engine and gen erator. Laurens Wilson, night engineer, was badly hurt, his right leg being cut off below-the knee, his right arm and side being mangled. Hope for his recovery is despaired of. Robert Sample, negro, night fire man, was killed. T. R. Pike, white, who has charge of the gas house, just by the power house In the building, was seriously Injured. The roof of the building was torn up and window's were smashed* On account of the accident all trans portation is cut off on electric cars. All lights are out in the city. The railway company, however, has a re serve engine for running trolley cars, and things will be in normal shape today. UNCLE SAM WARNS CHINA AND RUSS! Integrity of Chinese Empire Must Ee Preserved. — THE ANGLO-JAPANESE TREATY SCHOOLGIRLS FIGHT FIRE. They Save Dormitory From Destruc tion at Greenville, S. C. Greenville, S. C„ Feb. 20.—Fire was discovered in the two-story dormitory of Sans Souci Select School for Young Ladies, located 3 miles from Green ville. It originated from the furnace under the dining room. The flames spread rapidly along the Interior walls and every indica tion pointed to the total destruction of the building. The 25 girl occu pants went to' work like men, and with the assistance of laborers from the farms near by soon had the fire under control. Persons in the city were notified and parties on horses, in carriages and buggies hurried to the scene. By he roic work on the part of the young ladies and citizens of the city the flagies were extinguished. The dam age, estimated at $700, is covered by insurance. MECHANICS' CONVENTION. Eleventh Annual State Council at Wil mington, N. C. Wilmington, N. C., Feb. 20.—The eleventh annual state council Junior Order United American Mechanics came to a close early this morning with an election of officers for the en suing year. The council numbers about 200 offi cers and representatives, and will meet in 1003 at High Point. N. C. Res olutions were adopted calling for na tional legislation against anarchy and deploring the death of President Mc Kinley. The body also adopted reso lutions declaring itself for compulsory education by the state. MONEY FOR VETERANS. South Carolina General Assembly Gives Them $200,000. Columbia. 8. C,. Feb. 20.—Tbe sen ate has decided not to be outdone by tbe house In liberality to confederate soldi ftfs. The annual appropriation for pen sions baa beeo $100,000. It was when pens loos flnrt began a dozen years ago $60,000, but this amount was subse quently doubled. The house put $200/000 In the ap propriation bill and the senate con firmed this action. For the first time in many years all the state colleges get what they ask for and without a fight. Ice Gbrge In Ohio River. LouievfDe, Ky., Feb. 20.—The Poet tod^y saye: According to reliable re ports received by rlvermen In this city an ice gorge bus formed hi the narrows of the Ohio river about 80 miles below this city. Tbe ice is piled up from bank to bank and If the gorge holds it will back tbe water up the river tor many milea, causing a flood stage and endangering shipping at this and other points above. Practical Indorsement of Same—The Rights of American Citizens Will Be Jealousy Guarded—Hay’s Note Creates Sensation In Peking. Chicago, Feb. 20.—The Tribune to day prints the following cablegram from Peking, China, under date of Feb. 18: A sensation was caused in diplomat ic circles here today when It became known that the United States, through Secretary of State John Hay had sent a note to the Russian and Chinese governments following closely along the lines of the Anglo-Japanese treaty of Jan. 30. The note to a distinct warning to both China and Russia that the United States will not permit the Integrity of the empire to be molested in favor of one nation to the detriment of an other. The note, which practically indorses the English treaty with Japan says: “Washington, Feb. 1.—An agree ment whereby China gives any corpo ration or company the exclusive right or privilege of opening mines, estab lishing railroads or any other way In dustrially developing Manchuria can but be viewed with the gravest con cern by the government of the United States. “It constitutes a monopoly which ia a distinct breach of the stipulations of the treaties concluded between Chi na and foreign powers, and thereby se riously affects the rights of American citizens. “It restricts their rightful trade, ex posing it to being discriminated against, interfered with or otherwise jeopardized, and strongly tends to per manently impairing China's sovereign rights in this part of the empire, while it seriously interferes with her ability to meet her international obligations. “Furthermore, such a concession on China’s part would undoubtedly be fol lowed by demands from other powers for similar equal extensive advantages elsewhere in the Chinese empire, and the inevitable resr.lt must be- the com plete wreck of the policy of absolute equality of treatment to all nations respecting trade, navigation and com me roe within the empire’s confines. “On the other hand, the attainment by one power of such exclusive privi leges for the commercial organizations of its nationality conflicts with the as surances repeatedly conveyed to this government by the Imperial Russian ministry of foreign affairs of the impe rial government's intention to follow the policy of the open door as advo cated by tbe government of the United Statee and accepted by all tb,e treaty pavers having commercial interests in the empire. “It Is for these reasons fhat the government of the United States now, as formerly, animated by the sincerest desire of insuring to the whole world the benefits of full and fair intercourse between China and the nations on a footing of equal rights and advantages to all, submits the above to the earn est consideration ‘jI the imperial gov ernments of China and Russia, confi dent that they will give due weight to its Importance and that they will adopt such measures as will relieve the just and natural anxiety of the United States.” SCOTS GRAYS WORSTED. One of Britain’s Crack Regiments Cui Up fly Boers. London, Feb. 2u.—A detachmert ol the Scots Grays. Second Dragoons, one of Great Britain’s crack dragoon regiments, has been cut up by the Boers at Klipdam. Major C. W. M. Field and Captain Ussher were se verely wounded, two men were killed, six wounded and 46 captured. The news was received this morning from Lord Kitchener in a dispatch dated Pretoria, Wednesday, Feb. 18. The Scots Grays formed part ol General Gilbert-Hamilton’s column. The latter while moving on Nigel Feb. 18 engaged a force at Boers at Klip- dam. The Scots Grays became detach ed, were surrounded and cut off. Gen eral Hamilton was unable to dislodge the Boers from their position, so he continued toward Nigel. The Boera released the Scots Grays who had been made prisoners. THE BARCELONA TROUBLE. Strikers Murder Workmen—Mob Storms Arsenal. Barcelona. Feb. 20.—The strikers to day murdered three workmen who wished to resume work. The proprie tor of a bakery wfrq raised the price of breaj) was also killed. -. It is hourly becoming more apparent thaj aqarchlst^ are the prime movers in the Incipient revolution. The mar kets are without provisions and the strikers are preventing tbe slaughter of animals. Additional reinforcements of troops are arriving here. A mob stormed the arsenal at Saba- dell, nOc far from Barcelona, and se cured 40 rifles, but they were subse quently recovered by the troops. MARTIAL LAW IN SPAIN. Premier Saoasta Will Issue Decree De claring Same. Madrid, Feb. 20.—Premier Sagasta Is preparing a decree establishing mar tial law throughout Spain. The signa ture of the decree, it is believed, will be followed by an extreme national crisis. It was persistently said when the chamber of deputies closed this after noon that the minister of war, Gen eral Weyler, had a long conference with the queen regent yesterday, fol lowed by a conference with the mili tary authorities today. Aftwerwards, it is asserted, arms and ball cartridges were served out to the troops in Madrid, who are in readi ness to start at a moment’s notice. REBELS YIELD TO AMERICANS. Large Bands of Insurgents Surrender In Batangas Province. Manila, Feb. 20.—What is believed to have been the largest existing band of insurgents in Batangas province has surrendered to Lieutenant Charles D. Rhodes, of the Sixth cavalry, at Banan. Major Amoranto, two cap tains, six lieutenants and 98 Filipino soldiers gave themselves up and also surrendered five revolvers, 66 rifles and 2,000 rounds of ammunttioa. Rhodes had been hunting the insur gents from place to place for three weeks and continually destfoylng their supplies. They were virtually starved into surrender. The skeletons off five soidlere of the Thirty Plinth infantry have been re covered, They will be shippefi to the United States. BROOKLYN HAS $30,000 FIRE.. Railway Telegraphers to Get Raise. Deni ton. Tea., Feb. 20.—An Impor tant meeting of the Order of Railway Telegraphers on tbe St. Louis and San Francisco railway was held In SL Louis seoentty. A substantial Increase In wages all around was ordered for both day and night operators ou the entire system, which means an aver age of $6 per een^ Goodie Trial Excite* Interest. New York, Feb. 20.—The trial of Goodie's alleged complicity in the Llv- <tfpooi bank frauds Is exciting more Interest than anything going on In pub lic or social life, says a London dis patch to The Tribune. It Is an object lesson of the criminal tendencies pre vailing in betting. Pioneer Photographer Dies. New York, Feb. 20.—John Moran, a member of the famous family of ar tists and one of the pioneer photog raphers of this country, who did much Important work for the United States government In the early days -of the science, is dead at his home in this city. Pontifical Jubilee Fetes. New York, Feb. 2Tr.—The fetes at tending the pontifical Jubilee of the pope will begin today, says a dispatch from Rome to The Journal and Ameri can, with a Te Deum at St. Peters. ■OfcWi ” \ Four Apartment Houses Destroyed. Orphan Asylum Threatened. New York, Feb, 20.—Four apart ment houses, tn Kingston avenue, Brooklyn, were destroyed by fire to day. The Brooklyn Orphan asylum, which Is across the way from the burned buildings, was threatened. The officiate aroused the 200 children in the building and prepared them for Instant flight, but it was not found necessary lor them to leave. The fire was caused by the explosion of a steam heating holler hi the basement of one of the apartment bouses. All occupants of the apartment houses made their way to the street in satety. Fire department estimated the Ime at $30,000. PROJECTED PACIFIC CABLE. Vesad Wftl Boon Leave Near York tc Maks Beundkvgs. New York, Feb. 20.—To take sound ings In the Pacific ocean from near San Franciaoo to the Hawaiian Islands, thence to the Lad rones and from there to the Philippines, for the pro jected Padflc cable, the Titus, a 120- ton seagoing tug. will leave New York within a tew days. Stops probably will be made 0 Valparaiso and Pana ms. One at the government's most trust ed transport? c&pOJna, who has a knowledge of the soundings and math ematics, has Just arrived here from the PhlMpptnes for the purpose of taking the Titus out. He expects to complete bis work by the end of May. Largs Cotton Mill Burned. Corsicana. Tex., Feb. 20.—The Corsi cana cottoo oil mill, one of the larg est in the state, was destroyed by fire last night, together with six freight cars on tbe Cotton Belt railroad tracks. The loss Is estimated at $126,000, fully covered by Int-urance. American Citizen Is Jailed. Guayaquil, Ecuador, Feb. 20.—Jack- son Smith, manager of the J. BL Mc Donald Construction oompaoyv who came to Guayaquil for funds to pay 2.000 laboren^ has been delayed by a police court to answer In the lawsuit of a contsoctor wVo claims several thousand dollars from MacDonald* as a result of which MacDonald was or dered by a police court Judge to pay the amount or go to Jail Smith was refused a poatponemefit at trial and is consequently practically under ar rest. He must remain here Indefinite ly unless the government orders the trial to be held in a civil court, where the case Is believed properly to be long. Scottish Rite Convocation. Cincinnati. Feb. 20.—The feature of the golden convocation of the Scottish Rite today was the reception at the cathedral to Illustrious H. Palmar, of Milwaukee, M. P. 8. grand comman der of the northern Juris diction of the United Staten; Dlustrioue Brentou D. Babcock, of Cleveland, deputy for Ohio, and illuatrlous officers of ^ the Scottish Rite. Tjbeve are overt. 200 in tbe class taking the high degrees. — ^ Ortteied to Death In Roiling Mill. Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 30.—Cicero Crow, a young white man employed at the Birmingham roiling milts, mat a horrible death yesterday wbUg ail ing a huge pair of steel raTfe. The roils were in motion, and tn samp Why his clothing became entangled fn the machinery. He was drawn Into/the rolls and passed through, being crush ed In a terrible manner. Death almost instantaneous. Wealthy Man Suicides. Kansas City, Feb. 20.—E. K. Klrtt- bam, 70 years old, proprietor of a gen eral store In Coalgate. I. T., and a man of wealth, committed suicide in a hotel here at midnight last ni^it by taking morphine. • Were Disentombed Alive. Baku, Trans-Gaucassla, Feb. 20.— During th* course of the search today for bodies of victims of the recent earthquake at Shamaka 32 persons were disentombed alive. ... TESFIG sViNBSTOai coes moh sum Valdosta, Ga,, and Kobilo a| Opelika, Ala., Visited. LOSS AT VALOCSTA ABOUT $10,000 At Mobile the S'JBm Reached a Ve locity of Forty-five Miles an Hourj and Fences, Trees and Telegrapj Poles Were Leveled. Valdosto. Ga.. Feb. 20.—During, terrific windstorm here this mornl the carriage factory of tho RobeJ Cranford-Dasher company was wr/ ed. The building fell 15 minutes fore the employes went to work, loss is about $10,000. No age than shade trees ai stroyed has been reports Miles of Pences Opelika, Ala., Feb. windstorm, accom rain, passed over th night. Many trees and miles of fen as known there -late Iasi hrn down Wind Reac Mobile, Al which visite time reach an hour, fences and p between Mobile slightly interrupting number of boats also moorings and were s river, but were only Some damage results on the wharf. li. As far of life. Velocity. The storm fast night at one city of 45 miles wn trees and g telegraph wires Flomaton; also railroad traffic. A broke from their wept out into the slightly damaged, d to goods stored GOLD IN HEAR$ T OF C< Animal Killed for Market Yieli Scarfpin. Carrollton. Ga., Feb. 20.—The fim ing of a gold scarfpin imbedded in the heart of a cow butchered here for market has aroused a deal of interest. A local butcher, who was prepar ing the beef after it had been slaugh tered, made the discovery. The pin hud pierced its way literally into the heart of the animal and had evidently been in that position for some time, as it had grown into the tissues of that organ. The cow was purchased by Robert Gaston, a farmer of East End, from Mrs. Wilbur Helton, the wife of a blacksmith near this place. She iden tified the pin as belonging to her, stating that it had been lost some time ago. EXPLOSION INJURES SEVERAL. Plant of Model Printing Company, of Birmingham, la Demolished. Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 20.—Yester day afternoon the boiler in the plant of the Model Printing company, lo cated at the corner of Avenue A and Nineteenth street, exploded, injuring a number of persons and wrecking the rear of the building. The boiler went through tbe roof, sailed about 60 feet up in the air and fell out In the middle of the street. Green Harris, a negro, the engineer, was seriously Injured. J. B. Bullock, a white pressman, was painfully scald ed, and E. O. McNeill and W. R. Fish er were slightly Injured. WOMEN MOONSHINERS. Three In Virginia Charged WMh Illi cit Whisky Selling. Knoxville, Tenn., Feb. 20.—Ninety indictments have been returned by the Russell county, V»., grand Jury, alleg Ing illicit whisky selling. Twenty-five cases are agafrat Mrs. Bod Ramey, nineteen against Bailie Rainey and several against Geneva Ramey. It is claimed the latter professed illness many times when summoned. Finally the court ordered her brought on a litter, when she came unassisted and was indicted by the grand jury. Dynamite Lets Go Near Dalton. Dalton. .Feb. 20*—While blasting along the right of way of the Dalton and Alarulsy railroad, two negro la borers were Injured by a premature ee plosion of dynamltg yesterday after noon. Tbe negro& were sent to Dalton by General Manager Beard and ptooad under tbe care of Drs. Blvlngs and Hightower. This te the first ac- otdent that has occurred In the con- streetkm of tbs right of way of the new roUsoad, which 1s now within two mfles at Dalton. Ship Pounds to Pieces. Mobile, Ala., Feb. 20.—Captain Has kell. master of the schooner Morris W. Childs, has arrived here ou the attmoner Vila Y. Hermano and reports the total wreck of bis vessel by peoedlng on the stone key at Car- deoaa. Cuba. The crew was saved and is now au Its way to New York. The Childs hailed from Boston and woe on a voyage from Baltimore to Cwdenae. Shannon Out for Legislatuif. Forsyth. Ga., Feb. 20.—Dr. John R. Shannon, a prominent physician of Cabantas district and for many years a member of tbe county board of edu cation, 1s a candidate for the house from Monroe. Republicans Renominate Wataon. Richmond, Ind., Feb. 20.—At the Sixth Indiana district Republican con gressional convention today, held at Connorsvllle, James E. Watson receiv ed unanimous renomination. II Humors impure matters which the skin, f, kidneys and otliei organs < an fake care of without help, there is an accumulation ot them ley litter the whole system. ■ jmplcs, boils, eczema and other is, loss of appetite, that tired 'bilious turns, fits of indiges- ill headaches and many other Is are due to them. id’s Sarsaparilla and Pills Uve all humors, overcome all |r effects, strengthen, tone and igorate the whole system. 'I had salt rheum on my hands so that I ild not work. I took Hood’s Sarsaparilla id It drove out the humor. I continued its use till tbe sores disappeared.’’ Mas. Iba O. Brown, Rumford Falls, Me. Hood's Sarsaparilla promises to cure and keeps the promise. ITALIAN PARLIAMENT OPENED, King Victor 4£lfi£nu^ Delivers Speech From Throne. Rome, Feb. 20.—King Victor Eman uel opened parliament today with con siderable ceremonial. In the speech from the throne he referred to the tranquillizing eeffect on the country of the government’s liberal policy and to the excellent relations existing be tween Italy and all the powers. “The policy,” said his majesty, “which bears In mind all our duties has earned us a large share of good will and flattering testimonies of the esteem in which our country is held by foreign nations. The confidence which Great Britain and Brazil placed me by selecting me as arbitrator pleasing to me. in the concert of the great defense of our interests pur alliances and ties ps are fully recon- supreme aim. ci which Among troduction ^ for divorce ancT^ price of salt. PERISHED FIGHTING fcd for in- 1^1 ding the ;s. Two Firemen Crushed Under Fai Wall at Milwaukee. Milwaukee, Feb. 20.—Two fireml are dead and two others are seriouslj though not fatally, injured, the result^ of the falling of a brick wall of the plant of the George H. Smith Steel Casting company, which was destroyed by fire last night. The loss is esti mated at $100,000, partly covered by insurance. The dead: Christ Matteson, truck No. 8, head crushed and body terribly mangled; died soon after reaching hospital. Edward A. Klnsella, pipeman, en gine No. 3, back broken, died late last night. The plant was a two-story brick structure located at 500 Clinton street and consisted of a foundry and ma chine shop. The east wall fell out ward when the supporting beams were burned away. The firemen were not more than 20 feet away when the wall fell and caught them before they had a chance to.escape. NOTED BURGEON DEAD. BANDIT TURNER SURRENDERS. Gtvee Himself Up to Sheriff Hughes, of Claiborne County. Knoxville, Tenn.. Feb. 20.—Lee Tur ner, of Middteeboro "Quarter House" fame, gave himself up to Marshal J. M. Mosley at LaFollette and was brought to this city by Mosley and Sheriff Hughes of Claiborne county. W. A. Owens, of Tazewell, and Jer- £ / Jarnagln, of felddleshoso, met them ere and at once negotiations were begun with Governor Beckham, of Kentucky, contending that Turner Is a citizen of Tennessee and committed no offense and should not be taken back to Kentucky, where. It Is claim ed, his life would be In danger. He disclaims any part In or knowledge of plans for the assault on the officers Wednesday of last week. Dewey’s Aide Wifi Greet Prince. Washington, Feb. 20.—Commander Nathan Sargent, side to Admiral Dew- eg, Is, at the latter's request, gojng to New York to gre^ Prince Henry In hia, the admiral’s name, and to ex press the admiral’s regret at being unable to be present In person to meet him on his arrival in America. It is stated that the only cause for the. ad miral’s absence Is the serious illness of MrtL Dauax. , ..Mm 1 f ' . * ei V* , *3 m. jty i Dr. Lewis Lewis Succumbs From Re sults of an Operation. Philadelphia, Feb. 20.—Dr. Lewis Lewis, a medical and surgical authori ty, died at SL Vlacentll hospital in New York as the result of an opera- tibn, and his body was brought to this city today. Dr. Lewis was born In England 63 years ago and came to Ibis country in 1883, locating in Philadelphia. He was a graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons and of the University of London. He was also a fellow In the Surgeons’ society of the Royal Col lege of Surgeons and a member of the Britfth Chemical association. Dr. Lew- la served for a short time as surgeon ( In the British army, his commission being signed personally by Queen Vic toria. He was editor of the Medical World, the Medical Council and the Medical Times and Register. &