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jMiiumm - I ^ . * ? V w ' W' ?be Hanrosfer ledger. 1 j^q. if?* 4n ? rni. J'J ?n , mm,?. |==^SCSaf^g'/ tsK'U-WEKKLY. L A N J A 3 1 E~K S. C. O C T 11, 19Q2 - ^BSTaBLMHIKD 185?**^ AM m.H- ? - - ? ? I * uii rieius Again Anre. One Known Fatality pod a Property Loss so Far Wbich Approximates $100,000. Beaumont, Texas, Oct 8.?Another destructive fire, the second within a month, swept over a portion of the oil field last night, causing one known fatality and entailing a property loss roughly estimated at $100,000. The fire at 2 o'clock this morning is still burning, but practical oil men de clare that the flames will subside before daylight. Thomas Rowley, a worker in the fields, was caught in the path of the flames aod sustained burns from which he will die. This is believed to be the only casually. The fire started in a peculiar manner. Shortly before midnight a workman lifted the top of liia lantern to blow out the light. The atmosphere was heavily laden with gas and in an instant there was a flash, followed by a sheet of flame. The blaze was communicated to a small settling tank near by, owned by J. S. Corbett. In an instant a derrick adjoining the tank was enveloped in fire and with remarkable rapidity the flames spread to other derricks in the Hogg-Sway no tract, which ' comprises one of the largest sections of the oil field. The fire de partinent and hundreds ef citizens rushed to the scene, but their efforts to check the tames were un , V availing* * fixeitemeat and in the confusion a rumor became current that twelve or fafteeu persons had perished in the flames. This report was telephoned to mauy outside towns, but j i * - careiui investigation at a later hour showed that only one fatali. ty occurred. There are no gushers in the immediate vicinity of the tire, and unless a strong wind should develop it is believed that the damage will be confined to the destruction of seventy-five derricks and twenty pumping plants.. HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED. Beaumont, Tex., Oct. 8.?The fire in the oil fields was extinguished early this morning. The damage was confined to an area comprising about two acres and the losses consist of 75 derricks, 50 pumping plants and half a dozen small oil tanks, which were used for settling. The loss is placed at $150,000. SCOTT'S EMULSION Scott's Emulsion Is the means of life and of the enjoyment of life of thousands of men, women and children. To the men Scott's Emulsion gives the flesh and strength so necessary for the cure of consumption and the repairing of body losses from any wasting disease. For women Scott's Emulsion does this and more. It is a most sustaining food and o -- ?T {onic for the special trials that wofhen have to bear. To children Scott's Emulsion gives food and strength for growth of flesh and bone and blood. For pale girls, for thin and sickly boys Scott's Emulsion is a great help. Send for free sample. SCOTT 8t BOWNE, Chemists, ^03-415 Pearl Streot, NowY&rk. OOc. and $I.OO| all druggists. '* wnen Love Smiles Then All Is Well. Two Romances of Real Life in the County Home?Aged Couples Loved in Poverty. Special to The State I Chester, Oct. 7.?Two rather romantic butjdoubtless very happy marriage- have just beon reported, as having taken place in this county Sunday last. Mr. Alex. Rosboro an old gen-, tleman of about 76 years, married a Miss Panlee, a French lady, who has resided for Beverai yeara past at the county poor house. She is probably in her t60s. It is said that the first time that Cupid ever made anv imnres-inn y GOES LIKE HOT CAKES "The fastest selling article I have in my store,'' writes druggist'C. T. Smith, of Davis, Ky., "is Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs and Colds, because it always cures. In my six years of salos it has never failed. I have known it to save sufferers from Throat and Lung diseases, who could get no help from doctors or any other remedy." Mothers rely on it, beet physicians proscribe it, and Crawford Bros., and J. F. Mackcy & Co. guarantee satisfaction or refund price. Trial bottles free. Reg. sizes, 60r and $1. I ON TUESDAY - AND * TUESDAY NIGHT i . mmmm m . : uhji i liiiiuiiii elllUlf i ? ? t k we k | Will Have Our Annual Dress G oods, Etc. Miss Evans has returned from tne JMortti alter spending weeks posting herself. She has everything in the latest Styles and Shapes. In our Dress Goods and Notion Department, we have the nicest and most complete line we have ever shown. We invite all the Ladies to| come and see our different lines. Old ladies, young ladies, little girls, big girls, bachelor girls, old maids and all. If you can't come yourself send your "old man," so that he can tell you all about it. I \ 9 J t* ' " Ajon i iorget the date, TUESDAY and TUESDAY NIGHT, SEPT. 30th. -Inter tall (i - # f on her heart was a few years ago when she met Mr. Roaboro, after he had taken up his abode at the county home. It wa9 a long and happy courtship, and one in which the suitor was evidently deeply in earnest. | A recent will of a rich relative i left Mr. R)sboro $300 in money; and a suit against the Southern j railway was also gained, and he forthwith purchased him a home in the country, surrounded by a good farm. He pursued his courtship much more vigorously, after being released from abject poverty, and last Sunday afternoon his second case of love in life was successfully terminated swiet heart. Rev. John Bass Shelton had just finished preaching to the inmates and was notified that his services wore desired. He performed the ceremony in the presence of a largd number of frionds and Mr. and Mrs. Rosboro, with feelings ukin to new life went their way rejoicing to their new home. Here, very likely happiness will abound after years of hard luck, pain and poverty. Tho other couple is perfectly contented to spend the balance of lifo in the peaceful and quiet 6ur? roundingd of the county home. Mr. (jr. W. Hodge and Miss Clara Hudson have been residing there for many years, and were happily married by Rev. B. G. Murphy. Mr. Hodge is in the 87th year of his age and Miss Hudson is a winsome bride of 45 summers. A. M. A. ?Mr. Wm. Jennings Brya^ has $168,000 in bank, a home that cost $40,000 and an income of $1,500 a week. In 1896 his resources amounted to $100,000. - Memphis Commercial Appeal. ?Samuel Arnold, who was convicted of participating in the assassination of President Lincoln, died Tuesday night at his home in Masonville, Md., aged 72 Yearn. Happenings In The State. Aa Chronicled by the Alert Correspondents of The Columbia State. BB1DKGIIOOM SUICIDED. Anderson, Oct. 7.?James McDonnell, the yomng man who made in attempt at suicide by cutting lis throat about a month ago on ;he day following hie marriage, lied yesterday as a result cf his DjirleB. His young wife, who las been his constant nurse, is alnost heartbroken over the doplorible occurrence. JITTKN BY DOG SUlTOSED TO B? MAD. Newberry, Oct. 6.?This mornng a dog supposed to be mad en;ered Mr. L.* W. Jones1 yard. Mr. Jones' sons, Benson and Elerndon, attempted to drive it iway but instead of leaving, the log bit Benson. The bites were 5nly scratches, but Mr. Jones Feared that they might result seriously and loft today with his boy for the Pasteur institute in Baltimore. The dog was killed and his head sent by express to the institute, where it will be examined to find out if the dog had hydrophobia. FELL UNDER THE WHEELS. Chesterfield, Oct. 7.?Saturday afternoon near the saw mill of Mr J. C. New, about six miles below here^ Eli Malloy^ colored, of Hoffman, N. O., was run over by the trucks of a tram car, and received injuries from which he died before medical attention could be obtained. ihe negro was riding on a car in front of the engine when he noticed an obstruction upon the track. The engine was going slowly at the time he jumped off of the flat and reached to pull the obstruction off the track when he slipped and fell. The wheels ran across his body. He had on a new pair of shoes at the time and they are piobably the cause of his slipping. Chester's strange phenomena. Chester, Oct. 7.?Coroner Gladden is authority for the report of a very strange phenomenon that takes place on Mr. W. E. T. Wade's tarra out on Broad river, this county. He says that in very cold or in very hot weather, the earth in a very rocky portion of the farm rises and falls and when in motion small rocks are thrown into the air. At times these rocks have been known to hit Mr. Wade in the face. This section of the county is rough and hilly and it is thought that some kind of volcanic influences are at work there. a convict killed. Charleston, Oct. 7.?Simon Prinpfl A nnforinil* noavn , ?fe* was serving a 10 months' sentence n the county chaipgang for kilk ing a woman at Remley's Point, was killed this morning by Guard Seyle, and according to the evidence it uppoars that the killing was in self-defense. The negro was in an ugly mood and when ordered to take his shovel and get into attench he advanced upon Seyle with the uplifted shovel, lie was killed when within a few feet of Seyle, the latter using his pistol for the purpose. The kilk ing occurred near the stockade, in the suburbs* of the city, where the conricts are at work reclaim* ing the waste lands. THE COOKS WERE IN JAIL. Walterboro, Oct. 7.?Tho negroes had a hot supper in a house at Ferguson lot, in the eastern part of town, Saturday night, and as a result 22 of them were up before Intendant Price this morning for disturbing the peace. Bessie Bowles cut Janie Uilliard with a knife. This precipitated a fight in which many of the cooks in town engaged. Many a good housewife had to cook breakfast yesterday morning and found af ter inquiry that the cooks were resting quietly in jail. I IMPROVING THE COURT HOUSE. Aiken, Oct. 8.?Work has commenced on the addition to the court house. The building will be of brick, fire-proof, and for the use of the clerk . of court and one each for judge of probate and master. The contract price is $7,700, and the work is being (lone by the B. F. Smith Fireproof Construction company of Washington, D. C. TOUNO 9AVIS DEAD. Chesterfield, Oct. 8.?James M. Davis, the young man who was stabbed by Hampton Oliver, died at Ruby yesterday evening. The inquest over his body was held today, the jury returned a formal verdict. The evidence eubmg^od was substantially the same as has already been publish* ed in The State. Advices have been received stating that Dr. J. M. Rollings who was so ill in Baltimore is improving, his condition having greatly changed sor the better. A FEMALE BLIND TIOER. Sumter, Oct. 7.?The house of Judy Sanders, colored, was raided by the police Sunday afternoon and * they captured a larce lot of # A W blind tiger whiskey, beer and wine. The liquor was turned over to Sheriff Scarboro, and Judy Sanders was arrested for selling liquor in violation of the law. The woman has long been suspected of selling whiskey and her place has been raided more than ence. Only a few months ago she was before the mayor and was sentenced to pay a fine of $50 for selling whiskey and keeping a disorderly house. Yesterday a colored boy went to Mr. Edgar Skinner'a house, near whom Judy Sanders lives, and presented an order for a pint of whiskey. Seeing that the or. der was intended for Judy Sandsrs Mr, Skinner directed the boy to her house. In a few minutes the bey came out with the whiskey. Mr. Skinner notified the police immediately, the warrant was obtained, the raid made and soon Judy and her whiskey were > in the hands of the police. This i is the first blind tiger that has been caught in Sumter in some time. Sumter is thought to be especially free of that kind of bus IUCDV. OUT OF DEATH'S JAWS"When death seemed very near from a severe stomach and liver trouble, that 1 had suffered with for years,1' writes P. Muse, Durham, N. C., uDr. King's New Life Pills savod my life and gave perfect health." Best pills on 1 oarth and only 25c at Crawford Bros., and J. F. Mackey & Co's. I'd rug store.