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i VOL. XLVI]I WINNSBORO, S. C., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 1894. NO. 36. I ~ THE TALE TOLD. IHL ? H GEN. RiCHBOURG'S REPORT OF THE I b TROUBLE TO GOV* TILLMAN. j v An Xcteretflaf Document?What tbe j P Troops D'C?The Comt of Enquiry and Its Veidlet?Mcl?endon and Cain Cltargtd With Morder. | Columbia, s. C- April 12.?General | Kicbbourg has made bis report of the ft - Darlington campaign to Governor TillffiL man and it was given to the press last night. The report of General Farley V ^ had not been finished up to a late hoar I last night. The testimony before the Coroner has not been handed to Gover nor Ullman. The following is General Richbourg's j report 2nd it contains a number of in-1 teresting matters which have not yet been published: Columbia, S. C., April 11,1894. To His Excellency Governor B. R. Tillman, Governor of Sonth Carolina. Sir: I have the honor to hand you herewith a report of my proceedings and a report of my command from the 31st dav of March until the 6th day of April, inclusive. On the first named day I received from you the following order: "General Orders, No.l. "In the absence of the Adjutant and | Inspector General, Brigadier General ft B.N. Bichbourg, Second Brigade, is placed in command for the present of all troops in the city ot Columbia or to arrive therein. He will be obeyed and Br respected accordingly. B. R. Tillman "Governor and Commander-in-Chief. "D. H. Tompktss, Adj. and Sec'y." In accordance with the above order and verbal instructions from yourself, t -ponaftori tn the State Penitentiary fand took command of the troops there I assembled. Two companies were detailed to protect public property in this city. The Edgefield Rifles were placed at the State House and the Newberry Rifles at the Hotel Jerome, for the parpose of protecting both State and local dispensaries. A patrol was also detailed for the city and a detachment sent, on my own motion, and by my order,to the Executive Mansion. All necessary r precautions were taken to protect the city.NJn Sonday momiDg, April 1st, I receivedThe.following order: ColtjmbD^S. C, April 1st, 1894. w q. "treuera: viuu. o.\wv. ' "Gen. R. N. Bichbotug will immediately take possession o? the two telegraph offices in this city,pkcing a lieutenant and squad of soldiersrln charge. This officer will be instructed to permit no telegiams to be sent or received ex cept on commercial and private busil ness and to and from these headquarI ters. "Second?He will immediately take steps to regain possession of the State arms and ammunition taken from the armories or the Zouaves and Richland Volunteers. With these guns he will arm the other companies an - the volunteers. "Third?He will deliver the accompanying order to the captains of the two companies of .National Guards in Mo m rfoHrar fr? him fPTrmnrJirilv I . V4WJ, VV UVMVV* w ^ # ' for us? Ju_tbis emergency, armsand ammumuoiTthey "bave belonging ?~to the companies or belonging to the State and give them receipts for the same. Tour?He will extend an order to Captain Bateman to assemble tbe Gov ernor's Guards in uniform and have him report with his command at the Executive Mansion, at half-past 10 o'clock. "B. R. Tillman. "Gov. and Commander-in-Chief. "By the Governor: "D. H. Tompkins, Sec. and Adj't." The above order was strictly com plied mm. A.gooa, large ..uiix uaviug assembled at the Penitentiary grounds, I received the following order, dilivered to me at 2 p. m.: Columbia, S. C., April 1st, 1894. I - "General Order, Xo. 4. "Brigadier General R. N. Richbourg. MXou will take your command to Darlington by the 4 20 p. m. train this afternoon, leaving the dewberry company, Capt. McCaughrin, the Edgefield Hussars, Captain Mays and the Governor's Guards, Captain .Baceman, in this city under the command of Col. R. M. Mikson, of my staff, who will assume command m tins city during your ao-1 sence. k "The troops will be quartered to the best advantage in your discretion,using the public building and hotels. At the latter jou will arraDge for plain food to be cooked for the men, furnishing 1 the supplies yourself. The Commissary General will furnish jou with a week's rations, uncooked. "Martial law having been declared, you will take control of the telegraph offices under the same conditions as you did in this city. "You will confer with the leading Lfc citizens as to the best methods of res~ toring peace and order, but your own iudsment must govern. No assem ^ Dlages of citizens "must be permitted, I | and if necssary disarm the people as a | last resort. f "If any seditious language is used - arrest promptly. If any reinforcements to the insurgents begin to come in you will disarm them promptly. "Preserve rigid discipline. Keep r troops under arms all the time to prevent surprises. Use the wires freely * - -* 1J ?... Co seep me postea. ouuuiu juuieam that any insurgents are scattered about the country, in armed bodies, you will V move promptly and disarm tbe same. "The purpose of your occupation is to restore order and reinstate the civil authorities. Allow the troops as little intercourse with the people as possible and repress sternly aDy disorderly conduct on eitber side. B. K. Tillman, "Gov. and Commander-in-Chief. Attest: j "D. H. Tompkins, Adj. and Sec'y." Complying with said order, 1 took X1? ll 1- Anmman/lo onii nlaMiH ^ IQO lUUUHllJg WUliuauw auu them aboaid the special train: Morgan Bifles, Capt. M. D. Mitchell, 30 officers and men. Maxwell Guards, Capt F. S. Evans, 30 officers and men. Edgefield Hussars, Capt. S. B. Mayes, 22 officers and meD. Santee Riflts, Capt. P. W. Ball, 36 officers and men. Dibble Light Dragoons, Capt. B. H. Moss, 31 officers and meD. T1J r i/?kf Ttronnnno 15 nllipors XlU|(OUCiU i/iogwuff) *w &n3 roe*h~ Greenville Guards, Capt. W. P. C021yers, 14 officers and men. Butler Guards, Capt, J. A. Mooney, 20 officers and men. Palmetto Rifles, Capt. A. W. Oakley 18 officers and men. AM>eville Rifles, Capt. J. L. Perrin, * 26 officers and men. L Sally Rifles, Capt. T. C. Steadman, 32 f ~ officers and men. Hampton uuaras, uapt. j.u. vvesc-i field, 24 officers and men. Fort Moue Guards, Capt. 11. M. Claffey, 14 officers and men. Gordon Light Dragoons. Capt. H. J. Harvey, 21 officers and meD. ArriviDg at the depot at 5 p. m, we proceeded on our way to DailingtOD, ^ arriving there about 10 30 p. m. We were met at the depot by Adjutant and Inspector General Farley and Capt. _ H. T. Thompson, commanding the Darlington Guards, who escorted my, command iato the city. Xotice having been sent from your headquarters to the people of Darlington of the approach o? my command, good order and quiet prevailed in the city. In accordance with your instructions, we took possession of the court house, opera house and various other halls tendered u- by the citizens; also the armory of the Darlington Guards, very * j a i Kinaiy ceoaereu aa uy ^apiaiu Jiuumpson. There I made my headquarters. There was some curiosity ana excitement on the arrival of tbe troops as manifested by the people and tbere was some fear, as indicated by expressions of leading men that promiscuous arrests were to be made. Upon proper assurances from me this feeling was somewhat quieted, and after making proper provisions for good order among the troops and the necessary guard arouad their quarters, and after delivering the orders sent by you to General Farley, we retired at 2 30 o'clock for the night. Early the next mUi.ii.LUg LUC lltwoot*!. J |/iv^u*mw*vuw were made for going into camp, to which the troops were moved about 10 a. m. For want of necessary utensils and camp equipage,the troops were fed at the hotels, being marched there by the officers and proper order prevailed. The camp was kept under guard, regu lar guard mounting being observed, and daily drills and dress parades observed. Early Monday morning I received the following order: Columbia, S. C., April 2. "Gen. R. N. Rlchbourg: "Notify Coroner to postpone inquest until further notice. Wire the situation. E. R, Tillman. Governor." Its terms were complied with and the Coroner was duly notified. In enforcing the general orders I placed the necessary guard around the telegraph offices, but sent you the following telegram: Headquarters S. C., Toorps D arlington, s. C., April 3, 1894. "Your note of tnis date, enquiring if press dispatches can be forwarded under supervision has been referred to the Governor, (Jommander-in-Chief, with a request for immediate instruction from ixim. His reply will be communicated to you. R. JN. kichbourg, Brig. Gen. Commanding." The foregoirg note was from a correspondent ana was sent you in connection with a telfegram explaining the object of it. In reply to the above I received from yon the following: Columbia, S. C., April 3,1894. "Gen. R. N. Richbourg: "The News and Courier shows that correspondents are in your lines. Enforce rigidly my orders in reference to them. B. R. Tillman,Governor." About this time L received a telegram from you asking if it would be safe for the constables to return and to testify at the Coroner's inquest; also another telegram insisting that tne inquest be held as soon as possible. Replying I told you that I would consult ?*>< *? t-Vio tourliner hilt, thomrht, n^cu ?av ivu-JAwg ? D? it wise to delay such action. Being pressed by you from time to time on this subject, and conferring with the said citizens, I at last secured the following agreement and telegraphed the substance of the same to you: "Darlington, S. C., April 3. "Qi'u. R. y. B>ohbm??g? uD<>ax Sin In reply to inquiries from you regarding the safety ot the Dispensary constables engaged in the affray of last Friday, if brought here to act as witness's before the Coroner's jury: "We pledge ourselves on honor to do all we can iu our power to prevent and restrain violence of language and con duct toward these men i? they are brought here as witnesses and stioiiid they be detained as prisoners. In our opinion they could be bruugbt and kept safely so far as general conditions are cuncerned. Of course we cannot foresee or provide against all contingencies of unexpected provocation or sudden or accidental events. Because the conditions justify abundant caution we recommend tnat the inquest be held as rapidly, as early and as formally as possible, with a stenographer to take the testimony, and a solicitor to assist the Coroner and to facilitate business; that the constables be brought here unarmed and be quartered in or near the depot and that the investigation be held with in the bnilding, with a sufficient cordon of troops to exclude all persons but such as are absolutely needed in the conduct of the investigation, the Mayor of Darlington and his attorney being allowed to r e present and that all publications of the the testimony be forbidden until the end ot tne inquest, when the official notes of the evidence may be placed at the service of the press for the accurate information of the public. IIT \XT "\CIgUCU^? ?r X .Lraigau, iuo;ui , ?? . 0. (Joker, G. W. Dargan, E. Keith Dargan, D.S. McCulloagJj, H. J. LaMotte, t>. Lewenthal, E. R. Mclver, W. B. McGist,L.E. Williamson, W. E.James, P.Bowles, P.B.Allen, A.T. Baird, W. Albert Parrott, J. H. Early, T. A. Joje, W. J. Moorhead, S. H. Wilds, N. L. Hurrell. C. X. Hewitt, S. A. Woods, G.Netties, H. M. Wilcox, W.D.Woods C. B. Edwards, W. D. Coggeshell, R. L. Dargan." The time for the holding of the inquest having been fixed, in obtdience to orders from yon, for Wednesday morning, April 4, 10 a. m., I sent you the following telegram: Darlington, S. C., April 3. "Governor B. R. Tillman: "Your telegram ordering inquest to begin received. I have sent to Coroner Parnell instructions to that effect, directing him to assemble his jury early tomorrow morning lind to report to me for instructions which I hereby request fm*n unn "The trouble seems to me to be disposed of at this end of the line. It is not within my jurisdiction, but as part of the general operations 1 would be glad if you would give me an idea of your plans for the transportation of the constables here, tbat being, so tar as I can see, the only remaining danger. I bave thought over tbat matter some and may be able to offer some useful suggestions. R. N. Kichbourg, "Brigadier General." In reply to the foregoing I received the foliowincr from vou: Columbia, S. C, April 3. "Gen. R. N. Richbourg, Darlington, S. C." "If the constables cannot go to Darlington without escort the trouble has onij begun. It had as well be understood that the constabulary is not dis banded, nor will it disband, and constables will watch the depots for contraband liquors as heretofore. My speech and proclamation, appearing tomorrow outlines my unalterable purpose. All your suggestions appear wise and meet my approval but individual hotheads will be arrested by you or sent out of the town by its authorities it necessary. I want the inquest finished as soon as possible in order to withdraw tne troops. Youcanuot temporize in this matter, but must make my position clear and enforce it with vigor. Is there a stenographer in Ddrlingtod ? "B. R, Tillman, Governor." Later I received tQe following: "Columbia. S. C., April 4. "Gen. R. X. Richbuurg: "The constables will leave here on 4:20 p. m. train and should arrive on time. They are in charge of Chief Gaillard, who has orders to turn over all arms they may have to you on ar rival. Official stenographer cf Fifth , Circuit will come with them. B. R. Tillman, Governor." The inouest having been commenced at 10 a. xr.., continued through the day, and until 3:30 o'clock the following morning. Tbe constables arrived at 9 I p. m. of the same dav, excepting Mc Lendon, who wis deliveruu at. 2 a.m. oa the Dioming after the inques; began by General Farley. Tue constables were quartered at the depot, where as a precaution, I had stationed Cel. J. C. Boyd with a detachment of six companies. The inquest continued until 3:30 p. m. Thursday, the constables, with the exception of McLendon, finishing their testimony on the night- they arrived and returning to Columbia the next mornlnsr. In obedience to from you I organized a Court Ox enquiry, composed of the following officers and men: Capt. J. A. Mooney, Capt. H. J. Harvey. Sergt. J. C. Cooper, Corp. A. D. Milster, and Private F. II. Daatzler. This Court of Inquiry was sitting at the same time as me Coroner's jury and participated in the investigation being conducted. At the close of the inquest the C^urt of Inquiry made the following report to me: Darlington, is C., April 5, 1894. "Brigadier General II. N. Richbourg, Commanding troop3 Darlington S. C. "The undersigned, having been appointed by you to constitute a military Court of Inquiry, under order of Governor Tillman, Commander-in-Chief to sit with the Jury of inquest in session at the Coast Line Depot, said inquest being for the purpose of inquiring into the cause of the death ot Frank E jSTorment, R. H. Pepper and Lewis Redmond. "We have the honor to report that we attended the.inquest asking through the Coroner such ' questions as we thought proper, and heard all the testimrmv Wft havA reanhpd the folio wine conclusions therefrom: "The sad tragedy wbich ended in the death of the three men above named had its origin in a fight between two young men of the town of Darlington, Rogers and Floyd. They met at the depot and after a few words engaged in a fisticuff, in which Rogers was whipped. At the fight, one J. JD. McLsndon, a State constable, was the frieod and backer of Floyd, having a good deal to say to encourage the fight. After the figbt Rogers went up town and returned with several friends. About the same time the Chief of Police of the town arrived at the depot Rogers began cursing Floyd, and at the same time pointing to McLendon. said tbat he had aided Floyd, using v?ry opprobrious epithets, to which McLendon replied In very forcible longuage. The Chief of Police arrested Rogers and Floyd and for the moment had order restored. car. Norment and one or two other citizeos pointed to McLsndm and said that he was responsible for the whole matter. Norment call-d McLendoD a d? s? of a b?. McLendon replied that he would not take tha--. and immediately drew his revolver and lired at Norment. Immediately some six or eight citiz?ns and the constables drew their pistols and began firing at each other, several of the constables using Winchester Rifles. We tlrmly belisve that had McLendon r>- o interfered, the* Chief. -w<uild-haya_na(t_no rronhle in nreaerviacr ord^r aud avert ing the tragedy. We deem it unnecessary to state all of the testimony, as thf copy of the same will be transmits d to your headquarters and to the Commander-in-Chief. "We conclude from the evidence that Frank E. Norment came to his death at Darliogton, S. C., on the 30^h day of March, 1894, from the effect of a gunshot wouod inflicted by one J. D. McLendon, and that the said killing was lelonious murder, and that W. 1\ Giil lard, C. B McDowell, J. C. Murphy, J. L. Xunnamaker, 11. M. Gardner, John Feld.tr, J. M. Scott, L. H. McCaots, William Livingston. 0. C. Cain, E. C. Black, J. W Holloway, W. H. Br>soo. Tr.y?v TT/\lin/??? or.n Waoh O :CAnn arp O Ck\JDk. li. UHUp,0 OL.U IT UvU V %<*v accessories. "We conclude that It. II. Pepper came to his death at the same time and place from the effect of a guhshot wound inflicted by one Lewis Redmond and that the said Lewis Redmond came to his death at the frauds of 0. C. Cain, and that said killinz was felonious murder. Redmond was running from the constables and Cain shot him in the back with a Winchester rif^. All of which is respectfully submitted "J. A. Mooney, Phoirmon Pntirf n f T M - \^?tpi?aiu auu. vuaiiLuuu ? quiry. "H. J. Harvey, Captain, "J. C. Cooper, sergeant, "A. D. Milster, Corporal, "F. H. Dantzler, "Fort Motte Guards." About midday Thursday I received the following telegram from you: "Columbia, S. C., April 5,189i. "Gen. K. X. Kichbourg, Darlingion, S.C.: "You have my entire confidence and will please advise me, after consulting with leading citizens, whether the troops can leave tomorrow. It must be understood by all parties that the Dispensary at Darlington will be reopened and must he protected; that the consta bles sent to Darlington to watcn me aepots and seize contraband liquors are not to be molested or insulted. In a word, the law must be ooeved, and the pt-opleof Darlington made to understand it. L?t me hear from you at once. B. R.Tillman,Governor." In answer to the aDove I sent you the following telegram: "Darlington, S. C., April 5,1894, "Governor B. R. Tillman, Columbia, 8. C.: "In response to your message, just received: "I have already wired you th;vt the leading citizens accept the terms proposed in your message of this morning, and promise to abide by them strictly. "The takiDg of the testimony at the Inquest ended this afrernoon. Xeirly fifty witness were examined. Tbe Military Court will make its report tbis afternoon. I known nothing yet; of its contents. The only witnesses known to be missing are Dispenser Floyd, reported to be in Washington, D. C., and a man named Babb said to be in Cheraw Everything here is in perfectly saisfactorv shape, and the feeling is hopeful and reasonable. You may be assured "Krkfr f K.jwa TiAfhinrr tA Hoct?rT7t? Luao A. UOTO UVUV, L'ubuiu^ uv/ UWVV4 T V your suspicion of censure. All the facts of this whole matter are before you. R. N Richburg. Command-r." I transmitted to the leadias: citizens of Darlington the ultimatum from you which appears aoove. I had a comerence with tbem and they agreed unanimously to your demands, ks I telegraphed you in the foregoiue- < ispat.ch. About the same time I received from yoa the f jllowtng dispatch: ''Columbia, S. 0, April 5.1S94. "Bridgadier General Itichbourj?, D trlingtoD, S>. C.: "Give me immediately the result of fho ?v?iff?ronr!e nf the l^adinc cit:zrns under my ultimatum sent f&is mormug. Troops will not leav until I gat it. "13. II. Tillman, Governor." Upon receipt of ?ne torego:ng and of sever ll other telegrams I sent you tbe j folio winz: "Darlington, S. C., April 5. "Governor ?. K. Tillmun. Columbia, S. C.: A "I thank you for your kind exprea sioos. Leading citizens here promise me that your terms, as stated in your t message will be strictly complied with. ! There is every reason to believe that the Dispensary will be reopened without the least oppcsiton, especially if some care is taken in appointing a Dispenser of ~ ? \v. .? UUU'U cuanier wuu is uji viuieuuy uujactionable. All agree in the opinion that it will be safe and advisable to withdraw the militia and restore civil authority, in with I concur. The troop3 are eager to go home, although there is no insubordination, but they are worried over their families and business. "K.N. Richbourg, Brigadier General." Toe citizens also sent you the follow ing telegram: "Darlington, S. C, April 5. "Governor B. R. Tillman, Columbia, S.C: ' '.Ye have conferred with General llichbonrg and concur in the opinion wkhhim. We will use every effort to allay all irritation, and tru3t you will do the same. "YV. C. coker, "g. W. Dargvn, "E. Keith Dargan." The inquest haying been finished, and all your orders rigidly carried out, I ? -frsf fhnnorhira LLi<%UC ax. L tlU^CUiCULO AUl VUU u^tti.uwiv of the troops on Friday morning at 7 o'clock, m accordance with the following telegram from you: "Columbia, S. C., Aprils, 1894. "Brigadier General R. N. ;Richbourg, Darlington, S. C.: "Bring your command, except the Santee Rifles to Columbia by tomorrow morning's train. I will return thanks in person at the depot upon arrival, and pay off men. Proclamation restoring civil authority will issue to-morrow. Captain Harvey's company will return direct to their home. I congratulate you on the satisfactory termination of the campaign. "B. R. Tillman. Governor." My command left Darlington at the appointed hour. At Florence the troops stationed there boarded the train and, with the exception of the com pamei which ieic at .riorence ana sumcer for their homes, arrived in Columbia about noon on Friday. They were mat and addressed by you, and paid off. Some of the companies left immediately afterward and all went to their homes by night. Tbe cDmpanies which re: mained until the afternoon were march*-d to the Penitentiary and there given dinner. There were numerous telegrams of no public importance which passed between us which 1 do not desire to cumber this reoort with. Some of them, hovever, were at lea3t interesting. Anions the telegrams from you was the following, to which I unhesitatingly wish to add my approbation: "Columbia, S. C., April 4,1894. "Gen. R. X. Kichbourg, Darlington, S. C.: "It affords me pleasure with such lights as I have before me, even at this distance, to j?ive expression to my admiration for tbe conduct of Captain Thompson and his men. The situation would have been much more aggravaredand the prospect of a satisfactory termination of this unfortunate affair much much more remote but for their courage and devotion to duty. You may also express to mayor Dargan my appreciation of his latest effort Had bis first action displayed like wisdom inH firmnooi tvo mlcrhf-. Tint. haV-3 to re gretuie terrible tragedy which has oc curred. "B K. Tillman, Governor." I can say tnat I never saw a more patriotic devotion to duty than shown by the Darlington Guards, commanded by CaoL H. T. Thompson. Four years' service in the late war gave me a knowledge of the daties of a soldier which I cherish. This know* ledge leads me to say that not during tho3e years of struggles did I know soldiers wbo surpassed in efficience and obtdieDce to orders the various companies under my command at Darlington and Florence. I did not have a single complaint as to misconduct on the part of a solitary soldier. Every man conducted himself in a soldierly manner. I would like to bestow my appreciation of this conduct on each command by name but it would lengtnen una report beyoned ail reason. I will, however, make favorable mention of Col. J. C. Boyd, Major Wardlaw and Major J. 0. Westfield the latter in temporary charge of the Third Battalion. These officers promptly enforced all oders issued to them and kept strict discialine in camp. After order hadbeen restored,and your ultimatum had been agreed to the citizens of Darimgton called upon me and expressed their gratification at tne maimer in which affairs haa Deea aaj asted. They were cordial in their treatment ot me and the members of my staff and complimented highly the conduct of the officers and soldiers during their stay in Darlington. From the time I was placed m command I endeavored to the best of my ability to do my duty, enforcing rigidly all orders from your Excellency. In conclusion, I would thank you for the uniform courtesy shown me throughout the campaign. Having finished this report 1 would bee to be dischared from duty. Respectfully, R.N. Richbourg. Brigadier General Commanding. A Farmer's Experiment. A correspondent of a Korth Carolina paper gives the following account ot his* experiment in planting corn: I * ? ? - ? ? fkanofih rtf WdUXj IU glVO tliC iaimciD uug uou^uu vx a little experiment that I made with guano last spring on corn. Thaland was checked 4 feet one way 3% the otner. I used one sack patting it in the check on every other row till it gave out. I had 48rows with guano by the side of 48 rows without. In two two weeks afcer the com can?e up the fertilized rows began to show, and by the first of J une they were a foot higher than the one by their side. I gathered two rows and weighed one row of TKfl pnoo nnonanfl WAiohpd fil ^ ^a\su.. s uw J. v ?? - 0 x6 pounds; the one with 86^ pounds, * gain of 25 pounds to the row and in 47 rows I made 1,224 pounds or 17>? bushels of corn more by using one sack of guano. Counting the guano at $2.60 and the corn at 50 cents. I have a clear profit of $6.25. I also tried the difference between two stalks in a hill and one. The rows without guano side by side one stalk weighed 61% pounds and the other with two to tne hill weighed 73}4 pounds. With guano tne sirg'e sow weighed S6}4 witn two stalks 94^ pounds. You will see that the rows "with two stalks weighed a tew pounds tne most, uuuu uiesiu^ie rows I had jost half t&e number of ears and the corn was worth more than the corn in the doable rows. It pays to ttjin well. A1 b <mt Justice. Jacksonville, April II-?In the i City Cuurttnis morning, after the jury uau ueeu uuu uueeu uiiuuicsio uivuguu in a verdict of guilty against Joe, Alexauuer and Wilson Woodley and Jack Gabriel, four negroes, charged Mritil tne murder of Ed H. Grant about a rncnrh ago. The firsc three were senrecced to be hanged and the lasfcone to life imprisonment. Grant was killed as the result of a conspiracy between these negroes, who made Jim Galloway do the murder. Jim was sentenced to be hanged last week. Oliver Jackson, a negro, who offered to kill Grant for $10, was mobbed about ten days ago. PEACE AND ORDER APPEAL* It comes from the Freddsnt ot a Peace Society. Columbia, S. C., April 13.?The following letter, which came in an envelope addressed to the chief executive of the State a few days ago, may be considered one of the curious of the "latest unpleasantness," and is entirely self-explanatory: Governor Tillman and Citizens of South Carolina: Rsspected friends?A portion of your fellow citizens, organized as the Uni. versal Peace Union feel drawn to you in sympathy and a common interest in I T7nnr frinl hnnr It is not our intention to criticize the maintenance of law by your excellency, for he has covenanted to maintain and execute the law and we all admire the fulfilment of an obligation, neither is It so much our intention to criticize an expression of opinion of dissent from certain lavs, it thes8 laws are not acceptable or popular, but it is felt to be an opportune moment for us to urge upon you all the consideration of love, justice ~nd charity and especially to im plore tnose wno wouia vioienuy oppose the law to be patient, and to abide by enactments and seek their amendments or abolition through the peaceable and potent means of the baJlot. What the ballot makes the ballot can unmake. II the bullet destroys lite the bullet cannot restore lite. Especially do we want to present the better way ot settling difficulties by arbitration, instead of aaving military force as a reserve iribun il, to have courts ot arbitration. From the reports we have received, we find history has repeated itself, In so far that the military refused to act y.nf rtnny flfwornnr O nH tVlQf UUUCi VIU^IO VA JVUL UVVWLUV4 MUM VMMW Le bad recourse to volunteers. We may admire the surrendering of arms rahter thau using them against the govenment, but what we wish to emphasize as a thought for the future, and one more in accordance with our American idea, thoroughly republican and democratic, is, that deadly force is unreliable. Oar people will think for themselves. One class shrinks from firing upon another class of our fellow cozens, and that the military system is not a guarantee of loyalty, but is a dangerous and unreliable element. Ia your zeal and widom, gooa irienas, will you not live ia peace, preserving life, liberty and happiness, which will insure prosperity? Let us all strive to establish wise and impartial arbitration for the rainous, uncertaia and wicked military system. Oa behalf of the Universal Uaion, - Alfred H Love, President. P. S. April 6ob, 1894. Although our latest Information indicates that there ia at least a cessation cf hostilities, if Af on/1 OT?V 11VU U CCOWJlttUUU U1 U1UU, auu nv UVlieve a disbanding of tbe soldiers, we submit does it not leave a sting behind? Is not the loss of life and treasure uane cessarv, as It is sorrowfal? Will it not incite everyone to arm and create a military spirit that will induce the forming of rifle_companies and brigades? Is not t ie time opportune to submit to the potent and practical influences of reason and humanitv, as exemplified by court3 of arbitration? We appeal for this and submit tbe proposition of your calm and earnest consideration. A. H. L. A. Fearfal Storm. Xew York, Aplil 11.?A fearful gale swept the New Jersey coast last night and continues to-day with almost unabated fury. The beach along the Atlantic Ocean from Sandy Hook as far South as Long Branch, N. J., is strewn with wreckage. This morning a large schooner was noticed in distress a short distance from the coast at Sea Bright, X. J.Owing to the heavy gale and tremendous surf, the life boats were useless and it was impossible to < successfully land the life lines. Before assistance coma reacn iae vessej, it went to pieces. "Six bodies have been washed ashore and It i3 feared that others have been lost in the surf. A heavy show storm prevailed daring the morning hours and the life saving crew were unable to locate the signal guns whieh could be heard sounding at intervals. A great many handsome cottages at Highland Beach, Sea Bright Monmouth and other ports have been novilmna at*. T.finer WiD JXLCkllj uw vu^ Br inch have been damaged, and at many points wharves, landings, bath houses, etc., have been swept away. Reports received from points South as far as Atlantic City state that the storm has raged all night and it is feared that many vessels have been wrecked and probabiy a great number of their crews drowned. The telepeone wires connecting the life saving stations have been blown down and it is impossibla to get details of the storm. M 1 ? TIL * FOTTSVILLE, Jf d , i^prii Xi.?iuo storm ia Scnuylkill County is the greatest ia uoint of snowfall ia forty years. At Pottsville there is fifteen iaches; at Frackville the snow is twentyeight iachhes deep. Xot a coal train has been moved and all the track laborers and hands are kept busy in digging open the switches and the main tracks, while engines with snow plows are at wark clearing tne tracks to the mines. The collieries are all idle. Nine Mea Killed. Milwaukee, Wis., April 9.?At 4:20 this morning flames were seen breaking out from the rear of the Davidson Theatre and hotel structure, valued ai $300,000. The alarm was promptly responded to but not unt 1 the roof was a sheet offlame3. Immediately on the arrival of the firemen ladders were run up and men rcshed up on the roof, sis stories fiom the ground. Id doing so, Allie Reese, one of the men, slipped and fell to the ground, being killed ov the fall. All the meu from Engine house No. 4 were ordered to the rear portion cf tl}e roof, light over the stage, where the fire was worst. These firemen and others took their stations and began work, wheD without warning the r?ot under them gave wav, precipitating nine of the men eighty feet below into the fire on tbe large stage of the theatre, all of whom were either killed by. the fall, or burned or soffjcated lo death. Tbe Ltquor War. Athens,' April 13.?Georgia and South Carolina w'.ll likely clasp hands on the dispensary and l:quor qaestion, Athena furnished the luaiber for the construction of S - uth Carolina's dispensary law, and now one ot the latters's Citizens D38 come to ran s arms reouiL. i F. M. Butler, of Aodersoa, recently reached here, bringing the pnara-pbemalia of a magnificent bar room, which he opened up in Broad street. Along rfith other soft drinks "Monterey" figures conspicuously, and is how the bona of contention. Chief of Polbe Oliver was Informed that Monterey would produce skates, and today he secured a bottle which will be analjzed by State Chemist White to determine its drunk producing quality. AMONG THE SOLDIERS. THOSE WHO OBEYED ORDERS AND THOSE WHO DID NOT What 1b to ba Dine Abaut Their Course? Twenty-two Companies oi those Ordered Oat Kerpasded?Court Martial* and Charts < t Enquiry. Columbia, S. C., April 9.?Such a peaceful, quiet Sabbath as yesterday, was m striking cod trast with thepreced ing Sunday. II was a day 01 rest anc; the people all went to church; the Sanday before was a day of excitement and anticipation, no oce knowing what mighthappen within the hour; a day fall of stirring events which made men forget the church bell's call, when they were gathered around the bulletin boards. Yesterday morning a representative of The State called upon the Governor ., with the purpose of ascertaining whaS was to be done about the militia. The Governor went over the whole roll of the militia forces cf the 'State and marked with a blue pencil the following companies as those which had responded i- v;? ?11. MJ HIS UUi. First Regiment Infantry?Edgefield Rifles, Edgefield; Palmetto Rifles, Aiken; Sally Rifles, Sallj; Richardson Guards, Montmorenci; San tee Rifles., Elloree. Tbe Governor stated that out of this regiment the Edisto Rifles of Johnston and the Capers L'gbt Infantrv of Edge* field were ready and awaiting bis orders. The only other company, the Gordon Volunteers, he did not order out. Second Regiment of Intantry (tne old palmetto Regiment)?Fort ilotte Gnard^. Every other company in tbe whole Second Regiment refused to respond. Third Regiment of Intantry?Abbeville Rifles, Abbeviie; Newberry Rifles, Newberry; Morgan Rifles, Spartanburg; Maxwell Rifles, Greenwood; Hampton Guards, Spartanburg. The Governor says in regard to the Ave other companies in this regiment that he does not remember exactly what they all aid. He says, however, be did not order ont tbe Eon* ham Light Infantry of Bradley's, one of these five, but that he did order out the Peak Guards after they had reported for duty, and has never heard any mors trom them. He Intends to have tnis investigated by a coart ot inqirry.; Fourth Rsgiment of Intantry?Darlington Guards, Blshopville Guards. There are seven other companies in this regiment. The Governor says: <lI did not order out the Fiorance Rifles, but thev flanked just the same. The Sumter Lisht Infantry obeyed my order at the first, but after the action of the Columbia companies, they went to places, too. In regard to the Bishopvllle Guards I ordered them out, gave them a special train and they went to Darlington, bat they went home without any or Jers from any one. They have sent me a partial explanation here, which don't amount to much, and I intend to order a court of ii>quiry ic their case. I do not remember what transpired in regard to th? other compenies. I do remember tbat I did not order out tne Cheraw and Chesterfield companies. Fifth Begiment of Infantry?Greenville Guards of Greenville, Butler Guards of Greenville, The Governor says that he did not order out the other four companies in this regiment. First Battalion of Infantry, Second (XT nakin rr+Art D^libanuu UJ JLUiauULJ) IT aouxugvvu Light Iatantry Battalion, JSfaval Battalion and Artillery (the Charleston troops, composing what is known as the Fourth Brigade)?In regard to these troops the Governor passed them over with the simple statement that "the whole thing had flanked." He didn't say whether there were going to be coarts martial or not. First Regiment of Cavalry?CoL Causey came here, bring with him, so says the Governor, five of his captains and more or less men. There are eight companies in the regiment. The Governor says a court of inquiry will have to throw some light on the movement of the men in this regiment. Second Regiment of Cavalry?The Governor says the Edgefield Hussars, the EdgeSeld Light Dragoons and the Dibble Dight Dragoons of Orangeburg were the only three of the nine companies in this regiment which he ordered out, they all responding. . Third Regiment cf Cavalry?Only two compaaies of the seven in thi* regiment were ordered out. Thev were the Hampton Light Dragoons of Panola, and the Conner Mounted Riflemen of Silver. They were gotten in readiness, uul rcccivcu uu uiucia iu rnyro. First Battalion of Cavalry?None of the companies in this battalion were ordered out, and thus the Governor says two companies in Charleston and toe company at Summerville escape the reorganization. They are tbe German Hassars ot Charleston, and the Charleston Light Dr&goons of Charleston. There are five companies in the battalion. Tbird Battalion of Cavalry?None ct the five companies were ordered ont. First Brigade National Guards end all other National Guards Troops?Not ordered out. Ic will be seen from the above that tViaro trer?nnlv t.wpnf.v-twn cnmi)ftnie8. of ibe militia force of the State, omitting, cf course, those not orderad out who stood by the Governor. Iq reply to a question as to whetaer there would be any courts martial of field officers, the Governor said he knew of none outside the field officera ottbe Fourth Erigade. All the other field officers calbd upon carried oat the orders given.?Stato. Frastratsd. Chattanooga, Tenn., April 10.? Chief Hill of the Podce Departmont yesterday frustrated a scheme of two confidence men to bunco W. H. How ? ? an? ?:ii~ n.x ara, a oanKer 01 cartersvuie, ur<*., uu.. ui 86,300, and captured two "gold bricks" weightDg 97 and 95 pounds each. The bunco men bad received an intimation of the intention of the police and escaped. The plot laid was the worn one of a rich mice, friendly Indian, etc. D-spite its age, Mr. Howard came to Chattanooga, ready to buy the bricks and invest in the supposed mine. Luckily, Chief Hill learned of the deal before It was consumnated. Among the decision handed down in the Court of Appeals of Missouri recently was one declaring that a debt contracted in an option deal cannot be collected by law, as such speculative dealing is gambling and illegal. The points sustained were rhat the debtor was not a bona nae purchaser, was not prepared to receive and did not expect to receive the actual grain, and that, if in a contract for future delivery the OQly purpose is to speculate on the difference between buying and selling prices, such a contract is a wager and therefore null and void. j EFFECTS FINANCIALLYGovernor Tillman en Amthtr .Feature of the Trouble. Columbians. C., April 11.?It appears that South Carolina's business affairs and her standing la the financial world have been injured by the recent trouble in the State and business men are comn1oinin<>vanr mn/?h ahrtnt. the pnnriit.inn V* Jf &UMVU MVV.MV WW V j of affairs. Several of the banks have been cut off from the financial aid they bad arranged for, simply on account of this trouble. Yesterday morning a bank president bad a talk with Governor Tillman about the situation and as a result the Governor gave the following interview to the press. It was also seat out on the Associated Press wires: MI wish to say a few things to-day in regard to the aspect of this insurrection on the business interests of the State. I desire to express with all the emphasis I can my absolute belief and / at fi^nnwi in t.h? assArffnn thafc seven eights of our people, without regard to politics, condemn the action of those who bought on the trouble aud of their sympathizers, both among the citizens and tiie militia. The responses which are coming in from all over the State and the offers of volunteers to uphold the law and repress disorder make it clear that life anc'l property are as safe here as they are anywhere. South Carolinias have no stomach for nor will they tolerate any such emeutes as those at Darlington and Florence. "The busines? centers and capital seekiog investment will do great injustice if they are led to believe that any more such South American attempts at revolution will be made. Over half of the milita has never been called out at all and there would have been no demoralization or injurious imnrpssinn sent aboard, but fcr the companies In this city, which is the head center of the political opposition, which lay at the bottom of the insurrection. Their refusal gave the impulse to militia in the other towns and created a false impression that we were on the brink of civil war. Only four counties at all were involved in any riotous, demonstration?Darlington, Florence, Snmter and Eicbland. "The reorganization of the militia, or rather the organization of new companies to take the place of those which have disgraced themselves, has already taken place and the arms will soon be in the hands of faithful men, who will respond^ always promptly to the call of j doty. Back of those is a reserve iorce ' of thonsands of citizens, volunteer com[ paniesalread organized and armed with shot guns ready to move when called on. MI can therefore, ?ive assurance to the world that law and order will be maintained in South Carolina and I have every reason to believe that there will never oe another outbreak. "In conclusion, it is a source of gratification to express publicly my thanks ! to the officers of the different railroads centering here for their prompt acquiesce of my orders and hearty co-opera tion in concentrating and moving the troops. They showed plainly that they had no sympathy for sach lawless be haviour and contributed in no smau degree to the prompt suppression of the insurrection." - The Cold 8n?p. The following bulletin was issued from the State weather Bureau at Columbia last Wednesday: The temperature for the week was about normal orer the entire State, but the nights were very cool, with light frosts oyer the western half on the morning of the 7th, which did but little or no damage. The cool nights had the effect of retarding the growth of all vegetation and making it very uncertain to what extent crops were injured by the recent* cold. Sunday was very warm and gave a new impetus to all growing vegetation. There was an average amount of sunshine duriug the orarfr in all In general, there was a deficiency of rainfall throughuut the State. There were showers on the 4th and 5th, light for the most part, but heavy in the southeastern portions, which were very beneficial. High winds in the central and western portions dried the soil very rapidly especially where loosened In preparation for planting, the latter being deferred in these parts until the weather becomes more favorable for nnink termination. Rain Is needed over the entire State. In tbe coast region rice planting has been general, but the acreage, it is thought, will be less than usual owing to the scarcity of seed. Upland com is nearly all planted except in the western counties and much of that has been cut down by the frost has beer, replanted, although some cut down and not replanted shows signs of putting out new sprouts. The stand of such corn promises poorly. Much diversity of opinion regarding grains prevails among corresponnents, although all admit serious injury. The truth is that some fields suffered bat little while others were seriously damaged. depending on locality and stage of growth. Spring oats were not damaged. The full amount of injury done to grains will probably not be known until threshiDg time. It is admitted by all, that frnit in the hill counties is entirely killed, as well as many of the trees and branches, this is particularly true of peaches. Other large fruits are not as much hurt. Where the vines or bushes have been killed, berries show signs of putting forth new buds. Cotton planting is well advanced in the low counties and ground is being prepared for the entire Stat6. By next week planting will be general. The acreage wttl be, apparently, up to the usual area, and commercial ferti* Iivam oro hflinrr froolu n.QPri. A444VJ&0 O&V WAU5 MVVAJ www Some potatoes were replanted, but those that we?e not are patting out new sprouts aid promise well. In the western part o:! the State many forests us well as fruit trees were killed. Said at L.att; In pursuance of the decree of the United States Court, made last December, the South Carolina Riilway was sola at public auction at 11 o'clock last Thursday in Charleston. A large number of prominent fiaanciers were present at the sale but little excitement attended the bidding. The road was sold to Wheeler H. Peckham of New Tork. who reoresented a syndicate of first mortgage bondholders for S1.C00,000 witn which to discharge prior liens and outstanding indebtedness. The price paid virtual? amounts to something less than 87,000,000. The Louis vllle and Nashville sysiem which owns about $900,000 worth of second mortgage bond?, was represented at the sale by J. H. Probst, but he took no part in the bidding. There are rumors to the effect that there is an understanding between the first mortgage bondholders and the Louisville and -Nashville people by which the latter may ultimately ? - *- - I'- Dehorn control Lue property. mil. lrc&uoiu deposited a check for $100,000 with Receiver Chamberlain, actiag as special master, ana the remainder of the purchase money will be paid within twenty days. There is a report in circulation that the company will be reorganized and that Mr. Chamberlain will be made president of it. THE FACTIONS FOUGHi'. f BLOODY ENCOUNTER AT THE ELECTION IN KANAS CITY.' K?The American Pratectlv? Association and < : Tbcse Opposed Arrayed Against Etch Other?The Firing Was Like a Regiment QhnnMni' Ranfd Wah Tt:. Kansas City, April 7.?Excitement has not yet abated over the election riot ; ? between the American Protective association and the anti element, and results are worse than was at first reported. The lines were strictly drawn aiid in the encounter which followed the clash, one man was killed instantly. Three others fatally wounded and two were seriousiv hurt. The two antagonistic elements were solidly divided in their choice of candidates for mayor and tbe election was in progress. The aggressive support that each side gave to its candidates daring one ot the hottest campaigns ever known in this city engendered a strong sentiment of bigotry. It was, therefore, in no amiable mood that the workers of the respective factions came togthers at the different polling places in the city, *- J*? and that they came expecting trouble is apparent from the number of deadly weapons that were dciwn when the firing was started. There were a number or less serious efiravs in other parts of the city earlier in the" day. The fatal riot occurred on the Sonthwest boulevard, m the Fifth ward, very close to police station No. 3. Those who took part in it had been heated to the fighting temper by reports that had been hourly arriving at the station of the brawik at other polling places. Only one hour before. John Goolev, a stone mason, was shot in the forehead and back by William Henry Walker at a voting place at the eornor of Fifth and Campbell streets in a row growing out of a fiery debate between the two men regarding the principles of the American Protectine association, to which G-ooley was violently opposed. That Gooley J'M was not instantly killed was due to the fact that the pistol naed was a mew toy of 22-calibre. The American Protective association men who supported Webster Davis, the Republican candidate f:>r mayor, had their own workers at the different polling nlaops and f.'nftv riiatrihnted in some precincts their own tickets bearing their candidate's name and decorated with the American flag. . * Jim Pryor, a Fifth ward politican, ? % an agonistic to the American Protective i ~JS association, who supported Frank Johnston, the labor and faction Democratic candidate, was active at the head of 50 v % constables, whom he had got Justice Latshaw to appoint. It was said b? some that these constables were, many , of tbeaa, irresponsible characters and were solely the cause of the trouble. ' ?, There were loud threats ot mobbing them before they could get to the headquarters after the bioody rio. was over. It is claimed that one of Prvor's followers fired the first shot. That one , wa? Mike Callahan, and he was a dead man the next moment. Then the battle h?oran. The deoutv constables at this ' polling booth and the workers of all the political factions crowded together in ^ solid masses. fully 100 strong, and every one of them seemed to be armed. For a minute or* two the discharge of ~ weapons sounded like a discharge of musketry by a regiment. Hundreds of citizens gathered at every point of van- . tage to witness the battle, which, how- ; ever, was of short duration. Manv of the residents along the boulevard added to the excitment by leaning from their n7in/?(ii?73 oid oVinnHnor onH <yAfctlon1fttT''?C_ In less than five minutes from the time the first shot was fired policemen had" appealed upon the scene and quieted the disturbance. With their first approach the fighting political workers ceased hostilities and began to hide their wea- -M pons. The Republicans Win. Trenton, N. J., Apri 10.?Elections were herld in the cities of New Jersey - , ;3| to-day. In this city the Republicans made a complete sweep, carrying the ^ board of aldermen and all the city of ncers reaiarKaoie ieaiure ui we tncuuuu was the.lightness of the total vote and the heavy Republican majorites. v Nearly all the unamployed in the city voted the Republican ticket In Newark the Republicans were also suecessful. Labkeucher. Republican, for mayor, is elected by 4,000 majority. InLambertville the entire Republican ticket was elected. In Jersey City the Rapublicaus have won a greater victory than they did two years ago, when they elected Mayor "Wanser. His majority was 3,500 while tne compieieu totuius iul tuc umctcuu districts to-d3y give 4.759. The Bepub- "ri licaas elect five oat of six aldermen. The Democrats carried the 2d or "horseshoe" district by only thirty . J^i votes, their usual majority being from a 1,000 to 1,200. ' -; -M In Paterson the Democrats made some gains, while in New Brunswick M the result was about even, the Democrats electing three aldermen and the Republicans three. In Elizabeth the Republicans elected Rankin mayor by an increased majority. At Rahway mixed results prevailed. In Orange the Republicans made a clean swept, electing every canaiaaie. John Gill was elected mayor by 794 majority, against 347 majority given Fell, Democrat, two years ago. In East Orange the Republicans made a clean sweep. In camden the Republicans won a complete victory, e/ecting their entire .>/? % ticket by increased majorities. At | Glou jester the Democratic ticket, head ed by John Boaston, for mayor won bv 500maioritv. At the last Assembly election the Democratic majority was 'M 1,50?. Homicide. JacksonboecvS. C., April 11.?There was a s&ooting scrape at Coctagerille, about fifteen miles from here, yesterday about 1 o'clock, in which Mr. Glover Verdier siot and instantly killed Mr. W. W. Adams. They had a dispute about a piecs of land and they came to blows.'Mr Verdier backed to where ""^3 Kq Kor? hia rirta ariH nhnt. Mr Adama "O X through and through, killing him instantly. Mr. Verdier then went to Walterboro and surrendered himself to the sheriff, and is now in jail at that place. The affair is very much regretted, as both parties were good and prominent men. They were near neighbors. A. Capture, T7vrr.vTYYwrM Anril 11?Th-? srmth ern etd of th?j coke region is again in jj a turmo'l. Early this morning four M hundred strikers swooped down upon the Youogstown works of the Frick Company, completely surprising and capturing almost every one. Tne raid- ^Jj ers caDturedseventy'workingmen and , deputies, and took them with them ;~m without Sriog a shot. The attack was M a complete surprise to tooth operators --$2a anrl guards. Xl