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; : . - / ^ JOL LIV. WINNSBORO. S, C., WEDNESDAY. MAY 16, 1900. NO. 40 ^ ; UNCLE SAM'S CLAIM " y/ / Against the State for Arms Taken During the War. A CASE OF SOME INTEREST. * ^ Matter Involving a Considerable Sum of Money Which the State Will Have ^ to Consider. Governor McSweeney ba3 received j ' ^ from Washington another claim against the State government by the Federal government resulting from the War of : f Secessions, The following letter re- 1 oei'.^d yesterday explains the claim: Washington, May 8, 1900. ^ To the Governor of the State of South ? n i e n ^ Carolina, uoiumoia, o. v. Sir: Oq Dec. 101897 the second auditor stated an acoount with the State of k South Carolina and certified a balance , I due the United States of $310,479.89. ! : ^ This balance arose from the following ' charge made in the account: 2R To Frederick C. ' iW ft V) A1VT? -w. ? _ Humphries, military storekeeper: For 1 the value of ordnance, ordnance stores. 1 olothing, camp and garrison equipage J taken from him by force by Col. Cunningham, Seventeenth infantry, S. C. ; militia, Deo. 30, 1860, acting under the J ? ^ ocder^nf Gov. Pickens of South Caro- 1 BHBnkp,479,89.'' Bj B?rs that a charge was raised H nd Humphreys, in settlement 1 T ioffi .i.^ ISBatOU JUHe 11, loui, ui litis HLeason of the loss of the ^Described and that upon Sedation of the secretary of W&)v. 15, 1879, under section Hraed statutes, this charge was SPTby crediting him with the same ^t in settlement. No. 9249, 4 d Nov. 24,1879. The same amount was thftreiiDon charged by the auditor | to the State of South Carolina in the ,J~ account referred to above. That bal/ ance, however, was not admitted and certified by tho second comptroller, but under date of March 16, 1880, the account was returned by him to the second auditor, with the following endorse -1 ment thereon: 1 "It being doubtful whether the State ? of South Carolina can properly be ? - charged with the value of the ordnance, ] etc., within mentioned, and it not ap- ^ pearing te be necessary to decide the question in adjusting the accounts of { Oapfc. Humphreys, this report is . respectfully returned unconfirmed." 1 In a letter from the second comp- ! troller to thp second auditor, dated I Deo. 17, 1879, referring to this account ^ he said: "Doubts exist whether the act ( of the governor of that State in connec- * tion with taking stores from the custody < of F. 0. Humphreys, military store- J > keeper, U. 8. A., was an act of the State in its sovereign capacity." This would appear to be the reason, L al?^igh aot expressly so stated, upon which the second comptroller declined B to confirm the report of the second auditor. The evidence upon which this account with the State of South Carolina |g was stated appears to be in part as fol klows: gl raJr; the settlement of the property acftnts of the said Humphreys a defi 7 in the quantity of stores for fthe was occountable wa6 ascer9^?e money value of which was Wm afe1 in making settlement No. Bhe amount thereof charged wa3 also ascertained that B?cy was caused by the loss seized by the State of on Pec. 30, 1860. K, 1878, in response to a K second auditor, the adjuHTiransmitted copies of cerand reports on file in the ffueoartment. among which are the ) Bowing. fflj JffTelgram from F. C. Humphreys to JW^gJhe ordnance bnreau, dated Charleston, * S. C., Dec. 30,1860: ''This arsenal has 1 today been taken by force of arms. What disposition am I to make of my command?" ^ Order for surrender of arsenal: 1 gHk Charleston, l)ec. 29, 1860. H Sir: 1 iierewitu demand aa lmmeaiaie , surrender of the United States arsenal ; H|L at this place and under your charge, and a delivery to me of the keys and B contents of the arsenal's magazines, 1 a& etc. I am already proceeding to oc- . V cupy it with a strong armed detach- , By ment of troops. I make the demand ia ; Bp the name of the State of South Carolina and by virtue of order from its j governor, a copy of which is enclosed. , ' Very respectfully, John Cunningham, Col. 17th Reg. Infantry, S. C. V. 1 Order from the Governor of South s Carolina. jC Headquarters, Charleston, S. C. Dec. 29, 1860. *.) Col. John Cunningham, Charleston, / S. C. Sir: In the morning, after reporting , yourself to Major Gen. Schneile and informing him of this order, you are directed to get from him a detachment of select men, and in trie most discreet ^ and forbearing manner, you will proceed to the United States arsenal in , Charleston and there demand, in my , name, its entire possession and state 1 distinctly that you do this with a view L to prevent any destruction of public ^ ^ property that may occur in the present ?*fifefcited state of the public mind, and B&lso as due to the public safety. You will then proceed to take in the most manner a correct inventory of everything in said arsenal and the ex--* nf oil arms Ynit will read oiow v* ? this order to Capt. Humphreys, who is * the United States officer at the arsenal. I do not apprehend any difficulty in giving up the same, but if refused, then you are to take it, using no more force than may be absolutely neccessary, and with the greatest discretion and liberality to Capt. Humphreys, who is at perfect liberty to remain in his present quarters as long as it may be agreeable for himself, and he is requested to do so. ^ rtrxs\Y\ ftO Ck TT1A C A9 OV/VU w mvi (Signed) F, W. Pickens. Surrender of the Arsenal. Charleston Arsenal, Dec. 30, 1S60. Col. John Cunningham, Seventeenth Reg. Inft. S. C. M. > ;. Sir: I am constrained to comply with your request for the surrender of this arsenal from the fact that I have no force for its defense. I do so, however, solemnly protesting against the illegality of this measure in the name of my government. (Signed) F. C. Humphreys, Military Storekeeper Ordnance U. S. A. Report of the surrender made by F. C. Humphreys to the ordnance bureau under the date of Jan. 3, 1S61: "I will now proceed to make a de*-/irwrtrf rtftVio faofq r^lfttlVfl thfi V.C*ii^U. iv^/VlV V* WUV *v?v.h# A V surrender of this arsenal. '"On Sunday morning last Col. Cunningham marched a strong detachment c? armed men into this arsenal and demanded the surrender in the name of South Carolina and by order of Gov. Pickens. Having no force to make a defense,'I surrendered under a protest and demanded che privilege of saluting -irtTT 1 nrrorincr it. on ^ r?f tnk LUJT ua^ yuviv *v?? ing it with me and that the command should occupy the quarters until instructions could be received from the war department, which was granted. "Soon after the arsenal and magazine were both opened and the arms, ammunition, accoutrements, eto., have been constantly issued since." This account has been brought to the attention of the comptroller of the .. t? Af treasury xui ULS abuvu m ^uiou..uuu See. 21 of the act o? July 31, 1894 (28 Statutes), which is as follows: "All accounts stated by the auditor before the 1st day of Oct., 1994, and then pending for settlement in the offices of the first and sesond comptroller :>f the commissioner of customs shall be reviewed by the comptroller of the treasury in the manner provided by existing law, and the balances arising thereon shall bo certified the division jfthe bookkeeping and warrants." tfefoie taking tbe action required Dy the statutes these facts are submitted For you to furnish couter evidence. Respectfully, P. J. Traswell Comptroller. UNIQUE LETTER. 9l Man Who Wants to Work on the Ufiristian saooaia. Gov. McSweeney recently received ;he following letter: Autun, S. C., May 7, 1900. ro His Highness, Governor, 8. C. Please excuse me for interrupting pou, bat as a law abiding citizen I be,ieve that 1 have a right under the constitution of the State and of the United States to "petition the government for redress of grievances." Does not the jonstitution prohibit congress from "making an establishment of religion, >r to prohibit the free exercise thereof." And are not we endowed by our Creator with certain unalienable rights; that unong these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness?" Is not the liberty of the conscience the greatest >f all liberties?the liberty to worship 3rod according to the dictates of one's >wn conscience? Is not government instituted among men for the purpose vF Tv?/vfA/ttinar'tlaa r\or?nlo in tllA ATllfW ment of these eights? And yet there is a law in our beloved State making ;he establishment of the Sunday Sabbath, thns showing favor to one class [Sunday religionists) and persecuting inother class (those who believe that the seventh instead of the first day of the week is the Sabbath). Much scrip tare can be cited in support 01 tne seventh day Sabbath, but we do not think it necesssary just now. A poor man's time and his labor is his property but the government is robbing some of its citizens of one-sixth of that constantly, for after they have consoicn tiou3ly observed the seventh day acjordiug to the commandment they a.re made to be idle also the first day. There jre a number of such Christian men who iove their Saviour and His commandments under your jurisdiction whr? are thns made to suffer. Their families are needing the ether sixth of their time and labor. Now in the aame of liberty and justice what is to be done? Believe me for I am sincere in this matter. Hoping that this may have your serious consideration and support immediately, I remain yonrs very humbly. A Notable Trial Recalled. Thomas Dudley died recently of bubonic plague at Sydney, New South Wales. In 1884 he was a defendant in a celebrated leading case on murder. Dudley undertook to sail the yacht ?? o . 1 3 X- A A i;_ Mignonette irom j&ngiana so ^.usirana with a crew of three persons, one a boy. The yacht was swamped in a storm soon after crossing the equ.itor and the crew escaped in a small boat with no water and two pounds of turnips for their only provisions, but they caught a small turtle. After twelve days that food gave out and eight days later Dudley killed the boy, who was dying of weakness, and they lived on his flesh four days. They were rescued, brought to England arViAro tried for mnrder s.nd put in a plea of ''homicide by necessity." The full court of (^aeen's Bench decided that it was murder and sentenced the men to death, a sentence commuted at once by the Home Secretary to a few months' imprisonment. A Counterfeit Bill. The Treasury Department has given notice to the banks of a new $20 count 1/MTil>Dn^ar ia llpinir circulated. The counterfeit is of series of 1890; check letter A: plate number 7; J. Fount Tillman, Register; D. N. Morgan, Treasurer; portrait of Hamilton; small carmine seal. This note is printed from engraved plates, and the work upon the face and back is of a high order of excellence. The character of this note was suspected by Benjamin F. Chatham, paying teller of Penn National Bank, of Philadelphia, who submitted it to the Sub-treasury in ni *i 5 i t ? p . _ m l rnuaceipflia ior examination, wnere the spurious character of the note was finally determined. This is the most dangerous counterfeit that has appeared since the one hundred dollar Monroe head silver certificate in January, 1898. Murder Will OutIt looks as if the coils of an outraged law were gradually tightening around some of the defendants accused of the foul crime of assassination in Kentucky. It would be indeed singular of such an assassination as that of Gov. G-ocbel, committed in broad day light upon the grounds of a State capitol, should remain such a mystery that its perpetratsrs could for any coasiderable time go unwhipped for justice. HOW IT'S WORKED. Prohibitory Liquor Law as It Is Enforced in Maine. RESULT OF INVESTIGATION By Committee of Good Citizens. Ascertained Facts Which May ba News to Some People. A AP T7 TTocf ??rn Argus, of Portland, Maine, writing from Auburn, Maine, says: November last, at a meeting of citizens of Auburn, Maine, and Lewiston a committee.was appointed to investigate the methods employed by the officials in enforcing the prohibitory liquor law in the two cities and in Androsoog?-? - A? 'I1 L *TTrt Ci AQ ?111 COULlt}. J.UXB uuiliiuivicc rr aj oa follows: Ara Cushman, one of the wealthiest shoe manufacturers of .Auburn and well known thronghout New England; the Rev. C. A. Knickerbocker, pastor of the Elm Street Universalist ohurch of Auburn, formerly of Dorchester, Mass ; W. A. Robinson, a prominent business man of Auburn; Rev. J. S. Darkee, pastor of the Court Street Free Baptist cburch of Auburn, X>\1 Urtmo rwotnr r\f t.f?A "Pinp JLVQVt VICV. XAVUWj yaw?V4 v*. v-v a Street Congregational church of Lewiston, and 8. B. Hayes, a prominent business man and a deacon in the Pine Street Congregational church of Lewiston. The committee has made a thorough investigation of the methods employed in the enforcement of the prohibitory law and at a meeting held in Auburn Hall May 2-the result of the investigations of the committee was presented by the Rev. Mr. Knickerboceer in a report which he wrote. TV> aav t'ha.t. fho readin? of the reoort created a sensation is expressing the fact mildly. That the prohibitory Jaw is not enforced has been well known, but that there is such a wholesale nullification of the law was a surprise to many of the prominent people present. The character of the men who compose the investigating committee removes lrom it all suspicion that the report is from a partisan standpoint.or .designed for a personal attack upon .the officials whose duty it is to enforce the law. After the reading of the report remarks were made by a number of the prominent men present, among whom were Prof. Thos. L. Angell of Bates College, who presided, Prof. H. R. Purinton of Bates College, Ara Cashman and Key. J. S. Darkee of Auburn and Rev. Geo. M. Howe of Lewiston. The speakers voiced the sentiment that the prohibitory law while designed for the total suppression of the liquor traffic is Virr Mnntu and officials and the courts made simply a regulation. The report of the committee follows: Y^ur committee begs leave to submit the following report as embodying in outline the main results of the work which has been done since the committee was appointed. We should have been ,glad to report earlier; but the field which we have tried to cover has Koon a lftptrfl nriA and the thorouehness with which we have covered it will we trust, alone in your minds for the delay. The resolution adopted at the first meeting in this hall under which this committee was appointed was stated in these words: "It is the sense of this meeting that a committee be appointed to confer with the citizens of the county for the purpose of perfecting an organization whose purpose shall be to secure the better enforcement of the laws of Maine against crime and particularly of the prohibitory liquor law. xme resolution, you will notice, assumes that the prohibitory liquor law is not being enforced as well as it might be. Under this resolution your committee has acted and to-night we are ready to show jusc how much truth there is in the assumption that the prohibitory liquor law is not being enforced so well as it might be. We have conferred with the officials whose duty it is to see that the law is enforced and we have been assured that it is being enforced as thoroughly as possible. We have found that the sheriff and his deputies are tenderhearted and have no desire to persecute anyone; that they do not want to make any liquor seller feel that he has been singled out for the law's assaults, but that it is their fixed policy to treit all about alike; to raid them at irregular interveis and secure evidence against them where possible so that a large number of them shall be presented for trial at such term of court. Then the court deals with them in as tender and considerate a way as the officers and meantime and all the time, with almost no exception, the business of liquor selling goes on. While the liquor dealer is facing the judge in court, to receive his sentence lor violating the law - ^ VvtI Cl'nooo 1q Ui (.lie; ijiaie, uxs piauo vi uubiuvw >u open and his barkeepers are as busy as nsual. The officers claim that the method they pursue is restricting- the business and closing some places. All the evidence your committee has been able to gather, after most painstaking investi gation, goes to show that the business of liquor selling is not being restricted in Androscoggin county; that number of places where liquor is sold is being diminished and that with the past year new places have been opened. Still farther it is plain that the business is not being driven into the dark. Liquor selling is done openly and bars with their furnishings of glasses and bottles may be seen from the street. The court in pursuance, presumably, of a policy of harmony with the mild and inocuous method which the officers follow, seems inclined to keep within a certain restricted area of penalty, following it would seem, not the provisions of the statutes in such cases made and provided; but the purely negative method of not hurting anybody's feelings excepting the temperance people, and asking the offenders against tiie liquor law to contriDute- a small amount toward the finances of the county. For instance, I have taken the names of fifty of the liquor sellers of Lewiston, nearly all of whom have been in business a number of years. Of these 50, the names of 30 appear on the court docket at least once, many of them more than once, for the four terms of court beginning Jan. 1899. Against these 39 law-breakers there were during the four terms of court, 182 complaints and indictments, 83 of these ! were nol-prossed, 17 were assigned to the special docket and 13 continues for sentence, which means to all intents and purposes, that 113 of these complaints CkUU iUUlUbiii^UkO UCiV UXlAOUWvft This leaves 69 cases against the 39 men during the four terms of court, or an average of somewhat les3 than two oounts against each individual for that leDgth of time. j The average total fine imposed upon ! these 39 men under these 69 cases during these four terms of court was $324, I 1 x!_ _ On _.IlV j ana every one 01 tee o^, witu uue caception, he is in jail, is in business today, and so far as we can learn has never been out of business for a day during the time covered by these calculations, it would seem therefore that the policy of the co~rt and of the officers, is not one of repi -sion; not one of enforcement of law; but simply one whereby a certain amount of revenue may be secured to the county. That this policy is general throughout the State is proved by the fact that in some counties no raids are made either by the local of UCtJlS, UUt lUitli CVCiJ* JCDL LUC mpvi dealers are rounded up and made to pay a fine, which in one county to which my attention has been directed, amounts on the average to $480 a year. This method is surely more economical than the one which is persued in Androscoggin county, and seems to secure the desired end without friction. That it should be without friction, it is well to note, may not be wholly to the credit either to the officials, the courts or-the temperance people, but is surely no re flection upon the liquor sellers. My attention has been repeatedly called to the fact that local officers, after making raids and securing in some cases large quantities of liquor, have found the grand j ary under some circumstances ucvniling to grant an indictment; and the case, after passing through the municipal court, has been dropped and the liquors returned. Equally suggestive is the fact that ' -? ?- - ?- ? in f na DUSinebB LUCU, JHCU Ul uiuuoubc m <.uu county politically, socially and in some I am lead to believe, religiously, stand in the way jf the law's enforcement; stand in the way even of the attempts which are made to enforce it. ane not infrequently by personal solicitation seek to turn the officers from the plain path of their official duties?because, forsooth?interference with certain liquor dealers would be detrimental to Dusmess. Can we blame the officers for regarding such advice as an indication of a prevailing sentiment sufficiently strong to warrant them in regulating their official conduct by it? And is it not in accordance with the dictates of a similar sentiment that the courts consent to persae what can be regarded as nothing more than an easy routine which blessed the liquor deal era while it curses tne law: It iB this addition of a little legal sugar to Maine-'s Illegal whiskey that is bringing our grand old State into contempt abroad and into civil paralysis at home, from which rescue is possible only as a quickened public conscience and enlightened zeal cleanse this law in its enforcement, or, in the name of outraged decency and a forgotten Cirt/} trrino if off afatnta hfioks. \A WVAj *W V** It will be impossible for me to give you in detail the result of the committee's investigations. It would require hours of your time to do so. A few cases, as typical of a great many which we have classified I do wish to present both as giving you some idea of the kind of work your committee has been doing, the trustworthyness of its deductions; and as revealing more completely the methods of the court. ThpTi fallowed a number of cases of Lewiston liquor dealers showing how many cases had been brought against them and how they are disposed of. None of them differed in any essential particulars. The report is signed by Rev. C. A. Knickerbocker for the committee. Picked Tip at Sea. The steamer El Palso from New York to New Orleans arrived at the latter port Wednesday with the Seoond Mate Willoughby M. Moore and 14 of the crew of the wreoked British steamer Virginia. This vessel, Capt. Charles Samuel, from Daiquiri. Cuba, or Baltimore, with a cargo of iron ore and a crew of 25 men stranded on Diamond Shoals, about 6 o'clock on the evening of last Wednesday week about 12 miles off Cape Hatteras. Mate Moore and the crew, as soon as they arrived in New Orleans went to the office of British Consul Van Sittart. They related a tale of great suffering and hardship. Moore and the 14 men with him managed to get into a boat after the stranding of the vessel but were unable to make shore on account of high wind from the land and were driven out into the open sea. El Palso sighted the forlorn crew of the wrecked Vir giaia and they were soon taken aboard. The British consul will send the meB to Baltimore. Mate Moore stated that when left the Virginia Capt. Samuels and the first mate and the other members of the crew were crowded upon the bridge. Five men were drowned before they left. The Cotton Crop. Hester's analysis of the cotton movement for the eight months of the season, September 1 to ths close of April, inclusive, shows as compared with the crop movement of last year that Texas, including the Indian Territory, brought into sight in round figures 907,000 bales less, while other gulf States, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Missis'pAnTiAocflo AT i oannri or^ Otla A?jUduvwAA V ?? ? ? homa, marketed 508,000 less, and the group Atlantic States which includes North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama and Virginia show a decrease of 541,000 bales, making a decrease in the total crop marketed of 1,956,000. The total crop in sight at the close of April is 8,550,883. An Old Roman Ca&p. In excavating the old Roman camp ot Uarnuntum near .tiaimDurg on tne Danube, between Vienna and Preesburg, the explorers have come npon an armory and provision house containing 1,037 weapons and pieces of armor and stores of barely, peas, etc. A great many inscriptions were found as well, and the means by which the camp was supplied with water. NAMES BRYAN. Such Was the Action of the Populist Convention. NOMINATED UNANIMOUSLY. The Man in Whom Populists Haye Greatest Confidence. Towna Nominated for viye-rresiuani. The Populist Convention, whioh met at Sioux Fall, S. D., on Wednesday and adjourned Thursday, nominated Bryan for President and Townefor Vice-President. Bryan was nominated by acclamation, but there was a long discussion ftVmt. nnmi-nfttinc a viftp-nrAfiideTitial candidate. Chairman Patterson made a bitter argument against "repeating the fatal mistake of four years aj?o." Senator Marion Butler strongly advocated a nomination as essential to the welfare of the party. A compromise proposition was submitted by George F. "Washbum of Massachusetts, who advocated me naming u; several uca tu yc yic sented to the Democratic national convention, any or whom would be acceptable to the Popnlists. There was considerable talk abont a compromise, which it was hoped will be acceptable both to the friends of Mr. Towne and to those who are opposed to making a nomination. This compromioa ia WATn?r>!?fj? MV TVitrnA ftnf? fn appoint a committee to submit his name to the Democratic national convention, Mr. Towne to withdraw in case the Demociats do not accept. Before the matter was disposed of the platform committee report arrived and it was read by Committeeman Gillette of Iowa. The long financial plank, including the denunciation of the recent banking law and especially the demand ei 1 vrnv of 1 ma IvJL DUfbJl caw AW W A } *? UM A WW* * VM I with wild cheering. When that portion of the plank extending sympathy to the South African republics, denouncing any alliance with foreign powers was read, the convention broke into wild applause and the direct election of United Senators demand also evoked considerable applause. Jerry Simpson moved the adoption of the platform and was seconded by half a dozen delegates. A delegate from Michigan objected as the platform carried no pledge of support to the < <% Vip nnminat^ri. Ha madft a motion to that effect. A standing vote was taken and every delegate in the tent arose amid great cheering. Speaker Patterson announced the platform unanimously adopted and said the pext in order was the presentation of candidates for the presidential nomination. Then he immediately introduced Senator Allen of Nebraska. This could mean but one man and that was Bryan, and instantly the convention # * -1- 9 xi 11__ was on its ieet cneering irauucauy, waving flags, hats and handkerchiefs. Senator Allen spoke as follows: "He embodies in his political convictions, in his life, all that is good in an American citizen, all that is pnre and loval, all that the most exacting conld desire; a stateman of ripe experience, a philosopher, a patriot withont a peer on this or any other continent. Peerless, bold, determined, thoroughly united to the interests of the great mass of his countrymen, he would make and will make an ideal candidate for the exaited office of president of these United States. Since the result of the election in 1896 was known to the American people, among the fusion forces of the United States there has ] been but one name connected with the j office and with the nomination at this j time. He is tho embodiment of all that opposes plutocracy, that opposes greed, that oppose* the exercises of criminal power in publio life. He is in my Judgment the most perfect American citizen of the age. I think he is an orator, a statesman, the equal of Webster and Clay if not their superior. He was a Nebraskan, but beloBgs now to the world. Without further discussion, without further description of this magnificent man, I present to this convention, this hero, statesman and orator, "William Jennings Bryan. 4tT don't want fco seethe follvof 1896 repeated. It was an anomaly in the history of this country. Let us consult, not our emotions, not our desires, not our impulses, but our judgment and do that which the future will approve." The announcement of Mr. Bryan's name was the signal for moro enthusiastic outhursts. Gen. James B. Weaver of Iowa was introduced. Another -round of cheers rancr nnfc ah thrt veteran from Iowa came forward to second the Domination of Mr. Bryan. He made an eloquent speech. Jerry Simpson declared Bryan represented the struggle for human rights. G. F. Washington ofiVIassachusetts seconds Bryan as the hope of the nation and Cyclone Davis of Texas seconded him as the only man who can "throttle the oppressors of the people." Loud calls for "Butler." Briefly Senator Butler seconded the nomination. He said every Populist in the United States will put into this fight all that | is in his power. ''Mr P,fiairman." infAminhpil Senator Alhn, amid perfect silence, "I move that the rules of this conventioa be suspended and William Jennings Bryan be nominated by acclamation for president of the United States." As one man the convention arose. Hats, canes, umbrellas and flags were waved in the air amid deafening cheers while the band played "Old Hundred." A Bryan picturs was hoisted to the desk while the convention applauded frantically. Chairman Patterson announced the nomination unanimous. Then the delegates settled for the fight on the vice presidential nomination which was next on the programme. Gen. Weaver pleaded for a conference with the Democratic party. "Nominate any one here," he said, "and you won't get him at Kansas City." Gerry Brown of Massachusetts opposed the A 1 A Hi A . 1 conference pian. Alter some mrtner discussion, C. A. Towne was nominated as candidate for vice-president. The convention then adjourned sine die. COLUMBIA'S GREAT FESTIVAL. Expectations More Than Realized. Everybody Delighted. Columbia, May 5.?Special: The Festival of Music and Art, recently mentioned in this correspondence, was altogether a great success. Being the first of its kind that has been given in the past few years, it was perhaps natural to expect that tho attendance might be somewhat smaller than the Masical Association and friends could wish. Bat there was a large andieuce at each of the three conccrts. The hall of the House of Representatives was well filled at the two night entertainments every seat on the floor was occupied. The music was throughout of a very nf tho ner formers ex hibiting the qualities of an artist. The quartet?soprano, contralto, tenor and baritone?was strikingly well trained, each voice showing to advantage, yst all uniting to make a most harmonious and effective chorus. Mme. Cleanora Meredith has a so prano that may be said to have few superiors, whateyer qualities may be considered as essential. Her training is of the very highest order, her compass extraordinary and her execution (especially in the highest tones) really wonderful. At the first- hearing there is some impression of the mechanical. But this soon gives place to appreciation of the power of her voice and her admirable enunciation. She made a ~ xl_ 1 JL tine impression mrougnoui. Miss Mray Louise Clary is the possessor of a genuine contralto voice of rare compass and still more rare power. Some of her notes, from their strength and depth, might be accounted masculine but for that extraordinary sweetness which makes them as those of a woman who, artist as she is, feels all that she sings. Miss Clary was encored after each of her solos, and she was manifestly the favorite from first to last. Mr. William H. Reiger, the tenor, sing3 beautifully. His training has evidently been of a most thorough character, but it has not affected that love of music which makes Mr. Rieger's own music delightful throughout. His voice is natural?altogether free from | that straining observable in so many tenors. His enunciation is most excellent on/1 liio cr<?TiATal ntvlfl "fcakinc'a in *VUWJ ?UV4 M?w ?~ * WB the extreme. He left a fine impression. Mr. Heinricli Meyn has a baritone notable less for power than for smoothness, expressiveness, and what might be termed tunefulness. His enunciation is excellent, and he sings always in good taste. Miss Celia Schiller, the pianiste, has perfect command of the instrument and nlavs always in excellent taste. She was a favorite with the audience, whose appreciation of each of her solos was enthusiastically shown. An expert performer on the harp is rarely heard. Such, indeed, is Mr. John Cheshire. No sweeter music ever charmed an audience than what he gave during the Festival. He has marvelous command of the instrument, his softest notes (sometimes barely audible) being as clear, as expressive, as his strongest. His renditions were a fea ture at eaoii entertainment. None of all the music was more appreciated than was the chorus from Warner's "Flytng Datchman," given by sixty young ladies of the Presbyterian College for Women, under the direction of Mr. H. J. F. Mayser with Mips Ida Missildine as accompanist. There was evidence of admirable training, whilst the naturalness of the singing was one os its chief attractions. > The "May Queen," a cantata by Sir W. Sterndale Bennett, was given by a i mixed chorns of 40 voices, under the direction of Mr. Mayser, with Miss Missildine a3 accompanist, the quartet of professionals also taking part. In every part the musio was most excellent. Taken as a whole, the Festival may be accounted a decided success. That success reflects especial credit upon Mr. H. J. F. Mayser, director of the department of music in the Presbyterian College for Women. The really arduous work of planning and preparation fell chiefly upon him. How well he met expectation and responsibility alike is sufficiently attested by the high-class yet, really enjoyable entertainments which were the outcome of his plans. Nor must it be forgotten that an element in the suocess of the Festival?essential to its inception and to its consummation?is the musical taste of Columbia, to the culture and the elevation of which no one inflaence has contributed more than the Presbyterian College for Women. The art exhibit was no lesg appreciated than the concerts. Large crowds of people interested in art took advantage of this opportunity to tee some of its finest productions. Already people are talking of next year's Festival?for it is to be of annual recurrence. An Old &eiic. Tho stone house at Tappan, N. Y., where Major Andre was imprisoned until his execution, at the time of the revolutionary war, is just entering a new phase in its checkered history. For two years past it waa run as a hotel, but recently the license of the proprietor, Charles A. Pike, was revoked, and now the historic house and grounds have been leased to parties from New York city, who will turn the place into a soap factory. The building stands within sight of tho spot where Andre | was executed, and for more than half a century no visitor fvas permitted to enter it. A few years ago a part of the house was blown down by a severe gale, and the property was then purchased by Mr. Pike, who restored it to its former condition. Made Big Money. The report of the year ended Dec. 31, submitted at the annual meeting of the ^ ' ? _ ?_ American XoDacco company ac new York "Wednesday shows: Net earnings $5,202,384, increase $244,580; surplus $23,575,430, increase $1,017,741; deduct scrip dividend $21,000,000; leaves available surplus $2,575,430, decrease $19,932,259. A Hot Time. A riot in a debating society near Mountain Grove, Mo., resulted in one - * rm .11 _ <1 of the three )uage3 sunenng tne loss 01 three teeth, another a broken rib and the third a broken nose, while two of the debaters emerged from th<i argument with broken bonea. EE IS A GOOD MAKC. A. Town Named by the Populists for Vice-President. Mr. J. W. Bowles, of St. Paul, who nominated Charles A. Town for the vice-presidency, spoke of him as fol* tlT - - A * i_ 1 3 1 lows: "in nay judgment xi wcruia nave been wiser and better for us all to have held this convention at the same time and place fixed upon by our allies. We must make no mistake in the choosing of a creditable candidate for the office of vice-president. No ordinary offering will likely be acceptable to them. " i -L _e 1 j l ne must oe a msu 01 reccgujzeu uuuesty, ability and courage. If we offer such a candidate we can rely upon the party whc gave us Wm. J. Bryan and the Chicago platform in 1896 to heartily endorse him. If we do this we will crystalize the voters who are opposed to the policy and methods of the Republican party into a grand, invincible phalanx, which will move on to victory at the polls. I am proud of the priviWa tnname. in behalf of mv State, one of her citizens, whom we offer as a candidate?a man preeminently qualified in all respects to stand beside the matchless Bryan as his running mate in this great race for liberty and human rights. The man whom I have in mine was born and reared in the State of Michigan. In 1894 he ran as an anti-machine can didate for coDgress on tiie .KepuDiican ticket and was elected by 10,000 majority, overcoming an opposition majority of 500 votes. He was then, as noWj a pronounced advocate of bimettalism. He had the honesty and courage to adhere to his convictions and when his party in convention at St. Lonis in ?96 turned its back upon bimettalism he, with other great leaders, walked out of the convention aBCL supDorted the allied ticket and cause in that ever memorable contest In 1896 and again in 1898 lie was the fusion candidate for member of coDgress in the Sixth Minnesota district and in both contests came within a few hundred votes of being elected, although he was made a special target of Mark Hanna and bis well known methods. Such courage as he displayed in turning his back on preferment and reward at the hands of a rich and powerful party and following his honest conviction, to meet defeat, has proved his title to our confidence. Snch courage as he has displayed may well stand beside that of him who. on that morning of 1898, stood on the bridge of his flagship and piloted his ship over death dealing mines to fierce battle and triumph over the Spanish navy at Manila bay." STBIKE CALLED OFFThe Telegraphers Are Left Holding, the Empty Bag. A dipatoh from Atlanta, Ga., says President W. V. Powell of the Order of Railway Telegraphers issued an order effective at 11 a- m., Tuesday, formally discontinuing the strike of the Southern railway telegraphers, declared April 12, 1900. In his statement President Powell announces the decision of the officers of the order regarding the strike. He states that the telegraphers can now apply to the Southern for employment without being considered by the order as scabs but advises them not to do so. He says: 4'It is to be regretted that some of the purposes for which the strike was inaugurated are not entirely successful. Had all of the members of the organization and those who agreed to support it in this struggle remained loyal to the cause, it would have been possible to give to you the notice of a complete victory." President Powell asserts that while the strike controversy is ended the boycott feature on the Southern will be continued by the order and concludes his statement as follows: "The fight against the Southern railway will never be stopped by the organization until such time as it concedes the things demanded by its telegraphers. The refusal of which led to the inauguration of a strike on the Southern's lines at 11 a. m., April 12th, 1900." It is stated from the strikers' headquarters that many of the telegraphers formerly employed by the Sauthern are seeking positions on western roads and some are entering other employment. The daily strike editfon of The Journal of Labor, through the colunns of which the fight has been vigorously waged, announced its discontinuance in Tuesday's issue. Two Trains Collide. A head end collision occurred on the Charleston and SavaDnah road at half past one o'clock Wednesday morning. Near Hardeeville, Beaufort county, train 23 of the Plant System south bound, and the north bound passenger of the Southern No, 36, came together. The colored fireman on the Southern's train was instantly killed, and the engineer was seriously injured. Three mail clerks on train 23 were badly injured. A number of passengers were % i ? , i hurt, but none received iatai in juries. The Plant system train was late and it is understood, was trying to make the siding when the wreck occurred. Both engines were wrecked. Some of the passenger coaches were damaged to considerable extent. The wreck caused great confusion. The three mail clerks were brought to Charleston, and placed# in the hospital. They are receiving the* most skillful attentioa. The others injured were taken to Savannah and * * * 5 Waycross. a numDer 01 surgeons ana physicians were taken to the scene of the wreck from Charleston. Traffic was delayed for some hours, but through hard woik, the track is now clear. Train 78 for the north was made up in Charleston. Demons of Destruction. Half a dozen distinct tornadoes occurred in central Kansas Wednesday afternoon following a day of exceedingly high temperature. Two people lfWATW* VvAAW + ?u.c Aiiynu lj uavg ucvu ouu wuivv injured. Many houses were blown down, and much damage done to crops. The Difference. William J. Bryan gires the following difference between an agriculturalists and a farmer: "The agriculturist makes his money in town and spends it ci the farm; the farmer makes his money on the farm aBa spends it in town." WONDERFUL SHELL. Invented by an Officer of the United States Navy. MAKES ARMOR VALUELESS. Why Information Called for by Senate as to Tests at Indian Head Were Not Given. Some facts almost startling in their importance were laid before the senate Tnecdaw in flPKsinn. ThflV related, it is understood, to the invention of a shell by a prominent officer of United States navy?a shell superior in every essential quality to any now in use this or by any other government. The quality of penetration possessed by the shell is said to be so great that no armor now manufactured in the United States or abroad has sufficient resistance to withstand it The facts which were in possession of only a few senators, were deemed so important that the senate decided to consider them in secret session. After the naval .bill had been laid aside for the day. Mr. Tillman asked for a secret session in order that he might explain to the senate why he desired^ the armor plate matter to be discussed in secret. v When the doors were olosed he explained that several days ago he had i* i ? ?in onerea a resolution cauiug upuu mm secretary of the navy to send to the senate for its information the details of tests made by the department's officials of armor plate at Indian Head. No answer to that inquiry has been received and in all human probability none will be received. It seems that Mr. Tillman called at the navy department and was informed that it was unwise at this time to make public the details of the tests he had asked for, as it would place in the hands, not only for the senate, bat of representatives ot loreign government what properly belonged exclusively to the United States. He was informed that Admiral O'Neil, chief of the bureau of ordnance, had been conducting for several months a series of armor tests at Indian Head, the results of which were very remarkable. A prominent official of the navy department said, it is understood, that the tests of all sorta of armor, including the Krupp armor* had been made with a view of ascertaining their effectiveness against a new shell that had been invented by an offiftpr nf thft naw. No t>iece of armor submitted to the test, it is understood, was able to withstand the test. The shell, fired from high power guns, penetrated the armor almost as bullets fired from a Krag- Jorgensen rifle would penetrate green wood, the difference being that the armor plates split from the point of impact It is said that this was true of the Erupp armor, as well as of other armor tested. The shell which was so effective was not described; indeed, the navy department is guarding jealously all details concerning its construction. The argument of Mr. Tillman is that with suoh a _ 1 e At. projectile in me possession ol ua 5w?ernment the sooner or later will become known to other governments, it ~ ? would not be the part of wisdom for the congress to enter into contracts to purchase the high priced armor, unl?ss it could be so improved so as to result projectiles of the kind used at Indian Head. Feeling that more or less of the matter concerning the tests recently made by the government would be used in the debate upon the armor question, Mr. Tillman suggested that it would be desirable to consider the subjeot in x secret. The senate agreed with, him, and the armor plate matter will be discussed behind closed doors. Requested to Resign. Mayor James Gk Woodward, o! Atlanta, is in trouble again and the city council has called upon him to resign his office. The resolution was the elimination of a sensational sermon Sunday night by the Rev. L. G. Broughton, in which the minister made a violent attack upon the Mayor's personal habits. The resolution calls upon the Mavor to resign before the next meet ingof council, two weeks from Wednes- . . day. The leader of the oppositioa to Mr. Woodward says he is in honor bound, under the terms of a statement made last summer, to resign. The Mayor declined to say what his action would be. His term expires on January 1 nezt. Three of a Kind* At a dinner in London a few days ago Mark Twain gravely arose and an* 1 . i l , * _ __ noancea tixac ne was aDoui coaepare ior the United States to run for the presidency, in view of the fact that there were not enongh presidential candidates in the field. When the ballots have been connted in November it will be found that Mr. Barker, of Philadelphia, the middle-of-the-road Populist candidate, and Dr. S. C. Swallow, of Qarrisburg, the United Christian candidate, are in the oategory with Mark. ?Savannah News. Indians at the Beunion. it sounds a little singular to read that a company of Cherokee Indians will attend the Confederate Veterans' reunion at Louisville, but there were Cherokees, Choctaws and Creeks all in the Confederate army, and they doubtless feel an equal interest with the whites in the cause.?Waycross Herald. It Will Go On. The Atlanta Journal says "General Otis declared just before he sailed from Manila a few days ago that the war was over. Now Aguinaldo bobs up with a new army and the call for more troops comes from our far-away officers.^ It will be many a year before thejPhilip pine war is over." Prices of Pablic Pap. Secretary Gage Wednesday submitted the first estimates of appropriations for the new officers of the government of Hawaii, including $5,000 for the governor, $3,000 for the secretary, $5,500 for the chief justice and $10,000 for two associate justices. ? , % . . .i