Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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THROUGH SOUTH CAROLIM. CURRENT NEWS OF INTEREST FOR THE WEEK. It it Said the Three C* Railroad la Qc* ing to a Western Connection. Other State News. Columbia. S. C.. July 1».—It la now announced that Ohio Birer and Charles ton llailroad, better known aa the Three Cs, U soon to be completed as originally planned, and a western con nection formed. When the original work was completed as far aa Marion, N. C.. the then owners of the property found themselyes unable to undertake the construction of the balance of the road through the mountains, necessa rily a costly and difficult undertaking. But now that the road is in other hands the work is to be reaimed and completed. The Knoxville Journal says: "Work will be commenced on the Ohio Hirer and Charleston Railroad, formerly the Three Cs, between John son City and Marion, N. C., within the next ninety days, possibly inside of thirty days The contract has been let for grading ten miles of the line south from Unaka Springe to a point beyond W'ilder'a Forge. The ten miles throngh the Chucky river gorge includes some of the heaviest work on the line and it la to be completced as quickly as possfble, the main object being to reach the rich de posits of Cranberry magnetic iron ore near Wilder’s Forge. "Considerable beary work was done beyond Unaka Springs before the col lapse of the Three C’a Company and this will be finished up. "In due time the road will be finished through to Marion, N. C.. where it will connect with the South Carolina divi sion already completed and in opera tion.” LIGHTNING’S DEADLY WORK. ThresMsgroM Instantly Klllnrt la a Thnn- d.-r storm In routh Carolina. Hamjtox, 8. C., July 20.—Yesterday three negroes were killed outright by lightning during a thunder storm that passed over the town of Varnvllle. Two miles below here another negro was seriously wounded, but It is thought that he will recover. The bolt struck a large aycamore in front of the post office and several white men who were near by received severe shocks SOUTH CAROLINA ITEMS The Alliance people Lu\ - a big at Tivaah, this week. The dispensary laws are creating more trouble in South Carolina. The South Carolina summer college is having an interesting session at Co lombia. The survivors of the Palmetto Sharp Shooters held a reunion at Fortwell’s Spring Saturday. Frank M. Glenn, an old and respect ed citizen, of Anderson county, died suddenly on Thursday last The closing of the half year term of Clemson college has taken place. The next term will open up Adgust 1st Rev. J. Hawkins, D. D.. editor of the Lutheran Visitor, and author of Haw kins Catechism, died at hia home in Newberry, 8. C., Tuesday. Commiaaioner Roach has established headquarters at Columbia for the South Carolina exhibits at the Cotton States and Intel-national Exposition. Governor Evans has appointed James Dixon and Henry Sohl members of the board of harbor commissioners for Charleston. The appointments are to fill vacancies on the board. J. C. Nally’s residence, neat- Ander son, was destroyed by fire Saturday. Origin unknown. The loss was to tal, the family barely escaping with their li ves and losing all of their house hold effects and clothing. Wash Owens, colored, convicted at the February term of the assassination of Dorroh Hairston, whose case was appealed to the supreme court and a new trial refused,was resentenced to be executed on the 6th of September next, by the circuit court of Laurens The county seat question for Berkley county has been decided. The com missioners appointed under the Aet re ported to Governor Evans that the elec tion had been held and Monock’s Cor ner had been selected, whereupon Gov- erner Evans leaned a proclamation and confirming the action of the board. Memphis Knocked Oat. Memphis, Tenn., July 24.—The Mem phis base ball team has been disbanded. It failed to take its place on the field yesterday and the game went to Atlanta U to 0. A deficit of SS00 In salaries ac count caused the fall down, and where the league managers will establish the elub hat not yet been determined. Mavelm'ad to atari the Machinery. Atlanta, July President Cleve land or some member of his family, possibly Marion, will start the machin ery at the Cotton 8tates and Interna tional Exposition. The directors have arranged f<w a wire into the grounds and another in Gray Cables on opening 'day. September 48.* Pan-Aasrrtcsa Delecntac m Tsreni.. Tobonto, Out, July *•.—Distinguish ed delegates to the Pan-American Con gress occupld numerous city pulpits yesterday. There was no busincas aee- alon but there was a vary largely at tended meeting at Massey Music Hall, the largest hall in the city, yesterday afternoon. Condition of the United States Tfintnry. Washington, July US.—Today's etate- ment of the condition of the treeanry shows: Available eaah balance, S190,< 141.991; gold reserve, 1108,865,770. THE OFFICIAL DATES. as A so on need hy the Cctton state end In teract loan! Etpo.lt Ion. Atlanta, On., Jnly HA-The follow ing is a list of the official dates ae aa- non need by the Cotton States and In ternational Exposition up to this date: September It-Opealns day. Liberty bell day. September It-Gtorsla editors' day. September M Kentucky Pram saaselstloa. September S»-New Esslasd Womsst Press assoc tatloa October i—Mlstoerl Praaa aaaoelaUee. Southern Mlslac eonv*aIdea. Taxaa Praaa aw eoc tattoo. October S—Georria Bar ssseetotles. South Carolina Pram a woo tattoo Misled eon ran- lion. October *-GeorfU Bnr MooeUitoe. South Carolina Pratiit Maoclatioa. October ^-Georgia Bar aaaoelatloa. South Carolina Pruaa assoc la tioa. October h—Tennessee day. October V—National Irrigation congress. North Carolina day. . October 8—National Irrigation congress. American Institute congress. American la* stttuts Mining Engineers October 10—Farmers Nstleaal congress. Women's National council. Aiaertcen Insti tute of Mining Engineers. October 11.—Farmer's National eergrass. Women's National council American Insti tute of Mining Engineers. October 12—Farmer's National congress. Women's National council October 14-Farmers' Matlaaal eeagreen Womens' Nstleaal council Penasyleaale day. October 14-Farmers National Women's Nntioml council October 14—Formers’ National Women's National council Bankers' Associa tion of America. October IT.—Road garliament. Women's National eoanell October IS ObmmerciaJ Traveller's day. Daughters of the revolution. . Rond parlia ment. October If—Virginia day; orator. General John W. Daniel. Daughters of Revolution. October fl-Connecticut day. SeUlle's or chestra. October 22-Georgia Assoelsjtlea of Manufae- turers. Soldle's orchestra. World's fnlr lady managers. October tt—President's day. Seldle's of cheNtra. October ft—City of Washington day. Wom en s National Press association. International League of Press Clubs. October 25—South and West Trade and Grain eongress. Seidle’s orchestra. October 27—Pennsylvania day. October 28—Educational cengreta. Plant System. October If—Educational congress. October If—Wesley Female college. Ednaf' tlonal eongress. National Association House hold Economies. November 1 -Educational congress. Louisi ana day. Worn: n's Federation of eluba. November 2-Woman’s Federation of eluba Woman's Educational congress, one week. November 5—Women’s Christian Temper- Union. November 7—Daughters of the Confederacy. Southern Female College (Cox.) Manchester, November 8—Peabody Normal. November 9 -Delaware day, November 10-Association tor the Advance ment of Women. November 12—Georgia day. Women’s Press Clubs. Grady day. Georgia Editors' day. November If—International League of Woot en's Press Clubs. November 14—Pennsylvania day. November 18—Kentucky day. November 24—Letter Carriers' day. November 21 -Connecticut dsy, November 24—National 'Woman's Press elubs. November 28—South Carolina day. Library day. November 29—Lucy Cobb Institute day. December f—National Brlckmakers' elation. December!- Rhode Island day. December If-Woodmen of the World. December ff lnternational Folk Lore elation. 1‘mld.nt Collier appointed Maura W. A. Hemphill. B. H. Cabanlea, Clar ence Knowles, F. P. Rice nnd W. H. Black aa a special committee to arrange the program for the opening dap of the expoeition. NEARLY WASHED AWAY. silver C1«r Baelala. Ia •1*0.04* El Paso, Tex., July 94—Silver City, N. M., was visited Sunday night by the most disastrous washout in its history. The town Is located an the ride of a hlU and In a gulch. A cloudburst shove it and almost without warning n tremen dous avalanche of water swept ever the town from several points Probably half of the business pert wee washed away and In the main street, the seat and debris was pilad aa te the windows of bouses The postofflee building was destroyed and the Trsmout, Tim mar and Broadway hotels were wrecked; ta fact houses tumbled down all over town. Gillette A Boa lost filt.OM worth of stock. Bridges were washed away and five miles of Santa Fes track was torn up. The weather is still threaten ing. Tha loss is estimated at 9156,000, Silver City had >,0M Inhabitants CRISIS IN THE SUGAR AFFAIRS. Plaetefe aaO Otheee Bew Orle New Oblbabb, La., Jnly A mane meeting of tha engar ^planters and nil others Interested In augur has been ealled to meet in New Orleans at tha Chamber of Comma roe to-morrow to ex press indignation a Comptroller Bow ler to thwart the expressed will of con gress in regard to the payment of the engar bounty ler Inst year, and to take such other measures In meeting the crisis In their affairs aa may be deemed best Blaa.ra kg KleeSHe UgM. Cnicloo, Jnly 94—Experiments have been in progress for some time at the Schenectady Work* of the General Bias trie Company in the interest of the Michigan Central Roil road company for the construction ft search lighta Of sufficient power aad quality to Illumi nate the Falla It in proposed to In stall two 46-Inch lamps, of 109.600 eaa- dle-power each, producing an effect similar to the Ulamiaatioa of the Rhino Fall at gchatlsnsaa, tha* ntillslag the great force of Niagara to Illuminate lie gsendeur THE OTHER SIDE OF THE GOLD AND SILVER QUES TiON.—ONE TO SIXTEEN. SeretaryHoke SmlthReturn* to Georgia and Give* His Views on tbs Finsncial Question. Gaibmviub, Oa, July 94-Secretary Hole* Smith gave the other side of the financial question here today. He reached Gainesville unexpectedly Sat urday nnd thareby broke np the pro gram of the committee who had plan ned aa elaborate reception for him. He spent Monday quietly at the home which he has leased her* for the sum mer and where hie family la mittee arranged te tender the die- tiagutebed visitor a reception at the Arlington Hotel yesterday, when the public was given an opportunity to moot and shake hands with him. Aa Immeuee Crowe. The shady square, which la one of Gaine*villa's characteristic possessions, begun to fill early In the morning with farmers; toilers from the fields, and workingmen from the snrronndlng country, attracted by tha announce ment that the secretary of the interior was to speak. The crowd, as it slowly filled the square and the streets that led to the court house was typical and repreaentetiva of the people and from the people. The committee on arrangements soon aaw that the crowd would overflow the apace available and word was sent out that ladle* were requested not to attend, so that ns many rotors as possible could be accommodated. In spite of this, however, when the hour of 11 arrived, there was eneugh ladies in the undeco- mtod courtroom to lend coloring to the When Judge John J. Klmsey, who was occupying the bench, adjourned the court, a few minutes later, every* inch of epaee was occupied, the win dow scats filled and the little gallery “ ' ‘iked. packed tMveeaxy The secretary was escorted to the court hones by the following committee in carriages: J. W. Oelin, R. E. Greer, C G Sanders, 8. C. Dunlap, F. M. John- sou, J. E. Murpbey. Then J. J. Grinee and F. M. Johnsons, Ball county’s rep resentative* in the leglalature, escorted him to the stead. He was Introduced by Judge H. H. Perry, who said ha thanked God the people had a man with them to disease the great issue of the hour, who dared to do right, whatever were the conse quences He referred to the campaign of 1999, when the influence of Tamma ny hall, which wae seeking to force the nomination of David B. Hill, was being wielded against that fearless champion of tariff reform, Grover Cleveland; when the Georgia state convention met there were some men in It who bravely stood for the right, and foremost among them was Hon. Hoke Smith. (Ap- pllUM.) "That wae a great day for Georgia," he exclaimed, “when Hoke Smith rav ed the state for Cleveland." (Applause.) Now,” continued. Judge Perry, "an other Issue te upon n* nnd the only bul wark of the people Is that grand demo crat, Grover Cleveland.” He congratu lated the people that they had with them so able and distinguished an ad vocate of tha policy of tha policy of the president ns Secretary Smith, whom he took pleasure la presenting to the an- diene* ! Me. Smith Speaks Sceratary Smith was loudly applaud ed as ha rose te speak. He said he was here hy aa Invitation of the people of Georgia, and raid the democratic plat- feral of 1999 was the basis of his theiae He raid It was theca determined to leave out the words free coinage of sil- V*m and thfit they wore declared to be dangerous and reckless Ha re- eald tt w« •obmntoetert »•"•*>■» e compared the values of money at different dates and with tha different products of. the country, sad said fret coinage now meant monomet allism, Insteed of bimetallism, and a silver standard. M farther meant to cheek business nnd prog rex* and to substitute bad times and n return of our past disasters That U would be of special good only to ail ver owners and prodaeers at the expdase of the nation. Concluding he raid of bia party: “Let the return at prosperity ; lot the defly nows that factories are again at work, and that one million wage earners have had their wages is creased; let tha rise in vnlne of farm products tell bow they have succeeded. The McKinley hill baa been re peed- I of the government has ; money has been kept sound, and we will go to the country in 1196 with the democratic party fight- lag farther high tariff legislation, op posing had money, and assured qf ed< the credit la eloaiag he referred eloquently ta, President Cleveland, whoa* received with tomnltnooe applauss At the conclusion of hie audience gave Secretory Smith vote af thanks, not on* auditor failing to rise to his feet fitter the speaking niaay crowded on the stead te shahs the secretary's head aad tender him eongratulatioos Secretory Smith left here this lag for Colusahus where he Tharadny. Banua, July 9t-Tha Colog ae nette’s advises from Tamgtare ray that the Suites of Morocco is lying a-* ly 111 at Fea aad that there is chance that the fiemaads of 0* aay will be met lor a long time to KsuuvMte Street BaMwt KI ox V ills, Teaa., July *t—The street railway system of Knexvflle ha* been sold at pq^jiejfte^r Jar •iAfiUS- Mbmfhis, Jnly 91—A negro with email pox broke from hi* guards yes terday and created n stampeda Thera as* only two or three case* la the city and It is thought the disease will eooa he entirely stamped out ■■led While Dtatmtlaa Over B*ll«l—. AlxauTows, Pa, July *9.—Ex-Conn- oilman John MeCafferty was stabbed and eerioualy hurt yesterday afternoon hp Alexander MeConnaghy la a dispute sotr reUgioa ^ I •OUL AND BODY PART. Porter Blocks. C—vlet. Brads a Ballot Ihroush Hit HeerL Mibboi.a, (la, July 90.—Porter Stocks, of Atlanta shot himself last nighL Stocks was a convict in the peni tentiary and was leasad to a lumber company which has saw mills at Min- eola, a faw miles from Valdosta Stock* was chatting with Dr. Howell, the camp physician, aad one of the guests Dr. Howell's pistol was lying on n table. Stocks handed his watch to the physician, picked up the pistol, walked off a few psora and fired at hia own heart. He died early this morning. 8locks was sent to the penitentiary from Atlanta for manslaughter. H* was a prominent young man in that city. Four years ago he killed Alt Casein, his close friend. His defeat* was that Cassia threatened his Ufa A petition was to be presented to the Governor in a faw days for Stoeka par don. His father who Hvee in Atlanta and was once wealty, was aotifled and left at the earliest convenience. The suicide was a surprise to the eonvicte and camp bosses, as well aa to his friends, who have wired In his behalf. He was cheerful and hopeful of a par- A REFUGEE CAMP. It Will Be Movable rad Proposed to Meet Aar Bmernwep. Bavabbah, Oa.,July 94 —The refuges camp established near Wayneaville, 100 miles south of Kavannah, during the Brunswick epidemic three years ago is to be. made the headquarters for a moveable camp for refugees The proposed camp Is the result of a plan formulated some time ago by Surgeon General Wyman and is now being put into execution. The nucleus for the camp has been stored at Wayneaville for three years and Will be added to make a camp that can be put on cars and shipped to any part of the country in a day's time. It will take several weeks to get the ramp in shape. Much the furniture and equippage including tha latest disinfecting apparatus is now being manufactured. The camp will be in readiness, however, before the season is over. The preparations are not on account of any apprehended danger but are in the line of the government's policy for a batter protection of the coast against the introduction and spread of epi- demic diMMes. DEATH COMES TO THE QAY. rastr at naasare Driven Killed by a Paesla* Trata. Albaut, N. Y., Jnly 99.—A pleasure party of five men, while driving across the railroad track between WlUlams- town, Mass, aad Hownal, Vermont, yesterday afternoon, was struck by a train on the Fitchburg road. Throe of the men were instantly killed; one died shortly afterward, and tha remaining occupant of the carriage, William Pria- dle, escaped injury by lumping. The party had waited fora freight train to paw and did not era the passenger train coming Horn the opposite direction. The names of the men who were killed have not been ascertained, but they are reported te have been Frenchmen re siding In North Adams Mass WATERY GRAVES FOR MANY. Tentble AeeMeat Near ike Mrash at Ike Sail at Byexsla. La Spsxsia, Italy, Jnly 99.—A terri ble soeident resulting in the low of 148 lives oocurreA near the mouth of the Gulf of Spexsia, yesterday. At half past l o'clock yesterday morning the steamers Ortigia and Maria P. ran into each other and the latter vessel was so badly damaged that she rank la a vary abort time. The Maria P., had oa board, in addition to her crew, 176 Bvfvalo, N. Y„ Jnly *4-The Gould coupler works on Austin street, near the New York Central tracks, were de stroyed by fir* yesterday afternoop. Loss about |7,000. Thousands of dollars worth of valuable pattern* are loet The destruction of the plant throws over 106 men out af employ- meat The plant was heavily insured and the low to the firm will be stualL Tellew Pevev Irarestla* la Maaaaa. Washisotox, July 94—Surgeon Gen- oral Wyman, of tbs marina hospital service, has received a telegram from Dr. Barges*, representative of this ser vice st Havana, raying there had bran a marked inerraw in yellow fever eases in that eity in the past few days eivlliaHa Heavy Draaa lav U—rterty Wasbixsto*, Jnly 19. — Seeratary Baxlth has drawn on tha treasury for tha fallow lag amounts te be applied to the quarterly payments of pensions at 4b# D4Uk*d: 000; Philadelphia, $9,000,000; Knoxville, TCnn., 81,860,000; Louisville, #1,100.000; New York. #1,895,000; Topeka, $I,T60,* 060; total $18,996,000. Jacksokvillb, Fla., Jnly 96.—Th# dispatch from Washington quoting Surgeon General Wyman as raying timt he had taken steps "to prevent the annual ontbreak of yallow fever in the south'' has canted great indigantfoti in Florida and some severe things^ are bring raid ubout th* surgeon general. Kboxvillk, July 68.—The Knoxville Jockey club has just arranged dates for its tall meeting. The dates are SepL It, it, IS aad 16. Th* Knoxville Driving Park will lead aid to th* Jockey club, and the stakes aad purses trill be larger than ever. Nftr Yowl July 96.-Thu Pallmaa Palace Car company ha* declared a regular quarterly dividend of $9 per •hare, payable August is Sfnw Yosx, July 66.—For the of Jnly th* Southern Railway enrued $641,160, aa laorera of $86,911^ EVANS FOR VICE PRESIDENT SERIOUS MEN1ION OF RUNNNING HIM WITH M'KINLEY. Th* Tennessean Regarded at tbs Strongest Repulican in th* Southern Statet. Wabhihstob, July 40.—The names of Mr. Btophea & Elkina of West Vir ginia, Senator Davis of Minnesota, and Mr. H. Clay Evans, of Tanneraea. are subjects of considerable gossip among republican politicians at tals time. Mr. Elk ins nnd Mr. Evans are general ly ersdited with sntertelning vlee-preai- dontial aspirations Senator Davis, It la thought, has another axe to grind, bat will adopt the ram# methods that the other two use In accomplishing hie purpose. Within the past few woeks a distinct Elkins boom has made its appearance. It prara now aa a presidential boom, but all polttielant are agreed that this la merely a subterfuge, and that It la tha second plaee on the national ticket upon which Er. Elkins has designs and not the first place. It la the general Idea that Mr. Elkina, while vary glad to hold tha position of United States senator, would prefer sitting st the head of the senate to being merely a member of that august body. They probably think It likely he eould have thesenatorsblpany time that he wanted It, if he should decide to relinquish It tsmporsrllv lisa at tks B'klua Moom. The plan of the Elkins boom for the vice presidency, as understood among politicians of the national capital, is this: That he la to go into the national convention aa a candidate for the pres idential nomination aad with eufficient strength to make it an object to othere to trade with him It would be necee- wry, of course, for him to control sev eral delegations, capital with which to do business, and it is to obtain this cap ital that hie friends nr* now raid to be laboring. It Is claimed that Mr. El kins can secure the support of th* West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia and Naw Mexico delegations, forming a nu cleus around which he might gather other southern nnd was tern contin gents Backed by these delegates, and with an occasional group of Elkins men from some of the southern states, it is claim ed that the West Virginian would go into the convention as a formidable man, and well worthy the considera tion of candidates desiring first place and needing auxiliary strength to their own following. Ae Evrae ea4 MeKlalef CentMaa The other man mentioned In conneo- tion with this gossip, Mr. H. Clay Evans, is regarded as probably tha teost formidable obstacle to Mr. Elkin*' ambition to be Vice President, if such really it Mr. Elkins' desire. General credence It given to the report that a cast iron combination will be made be tween Mr. McKinley and Mr Evans far mutual aid and support In obtaining, respectively, first and second plaee on the ticket. Mr. Evans Is regarded as probably the leading southern republi can of the day in point of political In fluence. Recent events in Tennessee have strengthened his hold upon the southern republicans, and it Is believed by many that he eould easily take the leadership of his party south of Mason and Dixon’s Una The general gossip in this eonneeMon la that Mr. Evans will control the southern delegations for Mr. McKinley tor President and himself for Vie* Prest- denL while Mr. McKinley will give Mr. Evans tom* support from the uorth. If this combination should be faithfully observed by both the supposed parties at lasaa It la thought it would prove a hard game for the other candidates to beat GOVERNOR ATKINSON WELL. FLUSH TIMES COME AGAIN. Steragth Harieir Retsr»laar-Mew a* Atlanta, Jnly 49. —Gov. W. Y. At- kidton is restored to health. He has left the Halcyon waltanum, where the operation for appendieitis was perform ed six weeks sgo, and It now at tha ex ecutive mansion, surrounded by his family. He has been np and about tha rant- tarium for several day t, and was abla to walk to th* mansion assisted by aa attendant The Governor will go to Warm Springs the latter pert of th* week, where he mill remain for awhile recup-rating. Dr. Holmes raid this morning that he would probably be able to resume his official dullra regu larly at the executive office la a couple of weeks •INKING OF THE EARTH. Baxux, Bohemia, July 94—It has been definitely ascertained that twen ty-five houses have been totally de stroyed aad fifty-nine partially de stroyed by th* remarkable sinking of th* earth here. The disaster baa turned nearly 9,500 pereone out of their hoaxes, for It is feared that other houses will collapse in the same district Bbidokpout, Conn., July 9*.—Notice* were yesterday posted in th* various room* of th* New York Belting and Packing Company's rubber shops in Newtown to th* effect that on and after As gust 1st, the company would restore to all its employes, the old scale of wages la fores prior to tha out dowa of 1000. The Increase ranges from 10 to 96 cents daily. New Yobx, Jaly 90.—The exports of specie from the pert of New York to the past week amounted to 11.661.967 la gold, aad 668$,7W la rilrer. Tha las- ■ wars, gold, $«6,79*i silver, $64- dry goods, $•$16,666; general vk .11.71 The I roe Hoe Have Mol Koowo Soeh a Boeia Sloe* tho l-oolc at '**. Pittsburg, Jnly *4—Pittsburg’* big Iron nnd steel prodneing plants are un able to meet the demand. The orders for bllleU are ao great that daring the past week local buyers were compelled to go to Philadelphia for their supply. There are more men at work in the iron, steel and tin trades than at any time prior to the panic of 1893. Wages are being advanced and the employees rejoice In the prospect of steady work until next spring, at least During tha past week two mills that have been idle since before the panic were leased and will be put into operation. Billet prices, upon which the steel business is based, are within half a dol lar of the figure of 3 years ago- $91.50 per ton at tha mllla The rate on which the high wage scale which caus ed the Homestead strike was based wsa $39. The settlement of old contracts st lower prices during the week helped to swell th* clearances of the Pittsburg banks during the six days to nearly 614000,000. Carnegie's Braddock mills are turn ing out over $50,000 worth of stuff dai ly. For the first time in many rears Pittsburg mills are being run through the hot summer season instead of clos ing for repairs. The manufacturers -ay they cannot afford to stop. Labor a scarce for indoor work around the furnaces. BOYS KILL THEIR COMPANION. Om af Four Youthful Nafroou KUUd mud tha Othars Arraatad. Augusta, Gs., Jaly 99.—Whet ap pears to be a mysterious killing occur red yesterday near Hamburg, 8. C., which is on the other side of the Savan nah river from Augusta. Four negro boys were out walking on the railroad track. They had a pistol and a* a re sult, one of them, Tommie Simpkins, la now dead, shot with a bullet near hia heart The boys at first claimed the killing was done by white men but later acknowledged that they wen. playing with the pistol and "somehow” It went off and Simpkins was killed. He was only 15 years old. Tha three boys are in jail. The affair is being investigat ed today by the coroner of Aiken county. MANASSAS' BATTLE RECALLED. The seta Anniversary Celebrated by the Oeletherpe Light Infantry. Savannah, Oa., July 99.—The Ogle thorpe Light Infantry turned out six ty-two strong yesterday in command of Captain W. M. Rockwell to hear the sermon by Rev. 8. A. Goodwin, D. D., of the First Baptist church, commemo rative of the 84th. anniversary of the battle of Manassas, in which this com pany was in the forefront in command of Captain Francis 8. Bartow, J.J. West, Ham. Con per, and A. F. Butler. Twelve veteran members of the company, nil survivors of that famous battle, turned out with their old company. The com mand will have 1U annual parade thia afternoon. RUN OVER BY AN ENGINE. K. C„ It te Have a •60,000 Cettea Factory at Ones. Winston, N. C., July 96.—Walter Johnson, a cotton mill employe* in Alamance county, was struck and in stantly killed by an engine Saturday. He was in an Intoxicated condition nnd laid down on the railroad track. Hia bead was crushed to a jelly. It la announced that a 960,000 cotton factory will be built within a few days at Salisbury. “WE WERE SQUARELY BEATEN,’* Says Chartxa Caertaey, the t'eeek at th* reraatl Crew. New Yobx, July 9?.—Among th* passengers arriving on tha steamer New York from Southampton was Charlea E. Courtney, trainer of the Cor- nell-Henley crew. Mr. Courtney raid to a reporter: “I eeanot offer say sscuse for oar defeat. We were squarajy beaten. Pennell ouyhl not to have oxueht a creb, thal'a alt His oar struck btai Is tbs stomach sod knocked the wlad out of him eed of course threw ux out of the race. Our crew have bees subjected to e yood deal of criticism regarding the walkover la the Orst rsee, but there did not teem any thing else to do under the circumstances." Arrived Prom Mebrsaha. Abbevillb, Oa., July 98.—C. H. Watte and John Hutchinson, who have jnst arrived by wagon from Arapahoe Furnaoe county, Nebraska. They left there on the -30th of May. They report that four families will be here In a few days, and that 100 wagons left Lincoln about six weeks ago. It It raid that many of those coming to the old sol dier's colony draw penslona ■epovt Upoa duly Failures. Nxw Yobx, Jnly 90.—R. O. Dun A Co. to their weekly review of trade will ray today: Failures In all days of July show llabilitiw of $4508,064 this year, against $7,610,806 last year Failures foe the week have been 356 in the Unit ed States, against 980 last year, and 89 in Canada, against 44 last year. before any farther advance all M Jars aii Jell! Glasses you need. Our prices the lowest. FOR FIOKIXuXIsra-: -D8K- Itiiti’steaKtjsliiffiMgjr, THK BUST ON THK MARKET. We offer this week as a decided BARGAIN: Konst Beef, 11b pans, with key, 15 cts. Just received:* CAPE COD SHORE MACER- AL AND COLUMBIA RIVER MESSED SALMON IN KITS, FRESH GLUTEN FLOUR, FRESH GRAHAM FLOUR. Iff SUPPll Jenny’s Delicious Bon Bens and Chocolate Candy IN BOXES. Auk to nee our variety of SUMMER BEVERAGES.Ml They are cool, delicious, & refreshing. Mr; ail Glarari. A large assortment of each Just received; of the latest pattern*. CALI. AMU FXIMIME. Be Cakeful What You Eat! We keep conHtantly in stock a fresh supply of GROCEK1F.8 in our line. $60* QUALITY CONSIDERED.-qn Keep u* in mind when in need. RESPECTFULLY, s'LOCy M. IfiMEKT, Alt. DARLINGTON, S. C. — :o: — Mrs. Xorment beg* hereby to express her sincere thanks and gratitude for the very generous, and highly appreciated, support accorded to her in the contin uance of the Fire Insurance department of her late husband,* business:—With much satisfaction, she calls attention to the prompt and liberal settlements, which have been experienced hy those having sustained loss under policies is sued through her Agency;—and as she represents only first-class, high grads Companies she feel* assured of a con tinuance of these valuable business ad vantages, as connected with transactions through her Agency; and therefore takes great pleasure in requesting continuance of like generous support. For Rent or For Sale. M RS. PLAYER'S TWO RESIDEN TS on Law Street; a new cot tage of six rooms and a two-ttory house, with excellent water and an abundance of fruit. For terms, apply to BRIGHT WILLIAMSON. July 25—8t. X’lK.E UsTSTJK.A.IsraE. The following: Companies are represented by the undersigned, and are prepared to transact current business at lowest possible rates which guarantee security of policy holders. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE, AMERICAN OF PHILADELPHIA. BRITISH AMERICA OF CANADA, NORWICH UNION 0T ENGLAND, WESTERN OF CANADA. AETNA OP HARTFORD, PHOENIX OF LONDON, g/>YAT. OT BWOUAITO Mrs. liucy M. Norment, Agent* DARLINGTON* 8. G. mm*