Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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to protect hiiself and frien(ds against unjust encroachinent from his ene mies, he organized and put into mo tion, that dread band "Quantrell's Guerrillas," and a bloody trail he left. The United States government claim ing he had no commission from the Confederate States, and not in the government's pay, declared him and his followers outlaws, and should be hung as such. As against this out lawry, Quantrell declared he would hang two for one, hoisted the dread black flag, asked no quarters nor gave any.. Once while Quantrell was in camp somewhere in Missouri three of his men were captured in a little ham let where were stationed several hun-! dred federal troops, and condemned to be hung. One of the younger brothers, afterwards so notorious with the band of Jessie James, but at this time quite a lad, on learning the dreadful fate of his friends, mounted his horse and shot like a thunderbolt to Quantrell's camp. Quantrell had his bugle sound ed, hoisted the black flag, and up wards of a thousand of the most reck less and daring riders as ever lived struck the trail. Union troops were scattered all over the State, and these had to be avoided. Their course was towards the West, out in the trackless wastes, and as the blazing sun was sinking behind the mountains in their front, amid airless heat, their horses inured to hard riding and long fasts they rode at a rapid pace. They traveled silently over the mesas, the wild trundas of the plain, sandy was tes, they turned to the northeast, passing unsuspectedly into the enemy's country. As the soft mellow haze of the night had paled, and the morning light was trailing in from the east, Quantrell was many miles within the enemy's outpost. Passing by half finished straggling hamlets, on by the ranch wagons, that were bring ing in from the few sections of the county, that had not been ravaged by friend or foe, the farm products for the Union army, Quantrell fell up on the town like a veritable cyclone, cut, the greater number of soldiers to 'pieCes, driving others into the swamps, in fact everything flew before him like chaff before the wind. But he mR& aged to corral a few of the old citi2 ena that had been instrumental in the hanging of his men, and driving oth ers out of the count'y. But Quantrell was twelve hours too late to save his men. They were still dangling from a limb of a tree in the heart of the town. He cut these do.vn, and in place hung six of the citizens, took quantities of army supplies, money from the quartermaster's department, sufficient to pay his men one year's salary, then leisurely departed for the plains, taking with them several hun dred captured horses. Reverend Dr. Kuhns, a pastor of the Lutheran church in Newberry, told the writer that once he witnessed from his break fast table the hanging of six of Quan trell's men in Kansas, he being a mis sionary in that country, during the war, but that in a few weeks a terri ble retribution was taken on the Un ion men. It continued thus through out the war, all along the borders of Kansas and Missouri. When Grant flushed with victory at Paducah, Ky., he invaded Missonri with a large army, was badly defeated at Belmont. Quantrell held on in the 'wake of his retreating army, like a shadow, his black flag always in the forefront of the battle. Grant was so sorely press ed that he experienced great difficul ty in reembarking his troops. His enemies called Quantrell the "Scourge of the West," while his friends called him a "deliverer."I SQuanitrell did not wish to involve his government Into any entangling violation of civilized warfare, he d.? clared himself responsible alone fcr his acts,, that the people could haveI "peace or war"~ in the two States, buit as they had chosen war, they should Jaave war, and war under the dread foids of the black flag. Books could be written of his daring and of his exploits, for while all was "quiet on the Potomac" 0? "nothlag dothg onl The 'Yennessee,'" Qu'autrell kept the North iesin'g hibre he would break out next, anil th Routh, hand-clap ping at ais hairbreadth escapes. How fever, th% #bmber hue of his outward 4naM.de, Quantrell was not without a tinge of grim humor. A little town far out on the borders of civilizattou, had become exceedingly troublesome by their persecution of Southern synm pathizers, and dared Quantrell to mo lest them, there being several hundred Union troops at the place. Unexpect edly the Kuerrilla dashed in on them, sent the soldiers panic-stricken,~ flee ing for the mountain fastness. He looted the little bank there, to pay off his soldiers, took a half dozen or so old Union citizens, then rode awvay f>r the plains. A mile or two from the town is a great precipice, caUed "Buf falo Lick." mor? than o.'e hundred feet down a precpnmus re waV Here he dismounted, blindfold'. the old citizens, now frightened nr arly to death, at the thought of being cast headlong down in this frigh'aul car etm iTh g ed for their livos, but uantrell pointed to the iblacg ilag which told its own tale. At Last 'e promised them a chance for thEir lives, so banging them over tWe preci pice, he told them their lives were just as long as they could supy.-;rt them selves by their ha;ds. Thus he left them. The old men clung to ther rocky soil above them, scrambling with their feet against the rugged sidas, and yelling for help with wails -of despair. Prayers rent the air with curses ox desperation, their whole life perhaps passing before them like a Panorama. When all hope seemed to bave fled and their vitality exhausfei they agreed to let go all together and "die,' as one of them said afterwards 'in a bunch." So down thpy weti But not over the precipice, bot in a niountain gully, in which a tail man'6 toes could have touched the bottom. They looked at each in foolish bewild erment, then more wreath with more curses. When the yreached town the :-en, women and children crowded around them as men who had return ed from the dead. "How did you get away.' "You look as if you had pass ed through hades." "Did Quantreil torture you," and a tbousan.I other questions did the excited populace ask. One old citizen, when he ve covered his bearing, said, "No, he did not hurt nor torture us, but Hell in the future will have less horrors for me than in the past." When the episode got into the papers, everybody both North and South, laughed. all but the six old citizens. The echoes of Appomattox in time reached the Far West, then came the folding of Gen. Kirby Smith's banner in the Trans-Mississippi. The great drama of war was over, only a few tragic scenes were yet to be enacted. Quantrell knew he would be hunted down as a wild beast; .that there was' no safe retreat for him among civili zation. Calling his faithful followers around him he stated the facts to them, that the time had come when each had to look out for himself, that their only safety lay in separation, and either go far South in Texas, or far away over the Western plains, where the haunts of the white man had not yet reached a foot hold. Many, no doubt were killed or lost in the grand round up, but what of Quantrell? Never has there -been a breath of him stince the night he disbanded his Guerillas. Many r-rorts and vague rumors of some one having seen him, but this was all proven to be false. His second in command. Jessie James, and his brothers, with the younger boys, went down in South West Missouri, but there they were ound out, hunted down, persecuted, their homes burned until at last they were driven to become outlaws in reality. Every body knows th3 sequel. There was a legend in Kentucky, years after the war, that one night a foot sore and worn out soldier, came to the doors of an old Southern sympa thizer, and whispered a few words in his ear. He was taken in, fed, cloth ed and cared for. In Kentucky and the Eastern border States there seem ed to be a tacit understanding to let by-gones be be-gones, and no ques tions asked. No questions were ever asked as to who was this old soldier. It was known in the neighborhood that the old citizen had a son in the West, and had been until his death, a fol lower of Quantrell. There being no questions asked, no explanations were ever given, and the old soldier lived apart from his fellowmenl. He died ab.out 20 years after the close of the war, and in a corner of a little private cemetery Is a plain head stone, with but two letter cut there on, "C. Q., 1880." Was that for Charles Quan trell? No one perhaps will ever know, but outside of this surmise Quantrell was completely dropped from human sight, as if the earth had swallowed him up, . BARRETT IS RE-ELECTED. Farmers Favor tiving Law-Miakingt Attution-Esthate of Cotton Crop. Charlotte, Sept. 9.--Election ol if fices and the adoptibn of a. iminber of strong and impotn't *iesblutions condemning the practice of speculat ing in cotton, in favo'r of parcels post, endorsement of the K6'd services of Gifford Pinchot, favoring a physical valuation of railroads, telegraphs and telephones, and others of lesser per tinence marked the third and last day of the convention of the National Far mers' Co-Operative and Educational Union as the busiest and most im portant by long odds. A night ses sion -was held for the ingtallationl of the officers and the transaction of the remnants of business that remain ed to be considered. Mr. C. S. Barrett, of Union City., Ga., was for the fifth time elected as prsident of the organization amid applause. 3Mr. .i. E. MIontgomerY, 01 Tennesse s. who :has been serving as vice-president for a number of years, refused to stand for re-election on ac ount of a multitude of business cares and this honor was given Mr. W. R. Calirotp. of Colorado. Mr. Alexan ,der . Thvis of .\rkansas was Raan .iocod seertzry and trpasurer and F national organizer. The new board of directors consists of the following-named: Messrs. W. A. Morris, Alabama; 0. F. Dornblaser, Texas; H. L. Petty, Virginia; P. W. Cox, Washington, and L. M. Rhodes, Tennessee. The convention ordered to be for warded the 2ollowing telegram to Hon. Gifford Pi.chot in endorsement of his policy of preservation of national re sources: "Hon. Gifford Pinchot, St. Paul, Minn. "Resolved, by the National Farmers' Union in convention assembled that the thanks of the delegates to the I convention representing more than 2,- j 000,000 farmers from all sections of the Union be tendered Hon. Gifford Pinchot -for his efforts in the conser vation of our national resources. "Resolved, further, That we regret the meeting of our national conven- I tion prevented our being in attendance 4 on the conservation congress." { ("Signed) R. F. Duckworth." The following resolution was pass ed: Resolved, That we as the National Farmers' union in convention assem bled, are opposed to the contract and lease system as it may apply to the rural free delivery mail system of the United States and that we favor the present system in which each carrier , is a direct employe of the United States government. Last Day Filled With Business. The convention had an exceedingly busy day. Both morning and after noon sessions were largely taken up with the hearing of reports, some of the more important of which are pre sented. Especially of interest is the legislative report in that the plan of sending committees to the law-mak ing bodies of both State and nation was endorsed as being necessary to the best interests of the organization. The union goes down on record through this report as opposed to the plan of any public officer receiving gifts, loans or any emoluments during bs public service. It also endorsed the proposition of having the State legislaturn appropriate and help to maintain schools for instruction in cientific farming throughout the ountry. The recommendations of the legis [ative committee also included a con lemnation of the -parcels post, and~ the ceritra)1 bank system, it being fraid that such a plan will withdraw noney from circulation and contract :he volume of available money. The report favored a reduction in the :ariff down to a point for revenue mnly. The sessions of the day were con rested with business and it soon be ame evident that it was necessary to iave a meeting at night to conclude he business before the body. The delegates attended at the noon four a barbecue held in connectio, I vith the sale on the Selwyn farm, practically all of them taking part in' this diversion. Aside from this thc program of the day was unrelieved by y special feature of any sort, busi aess having the right of way from morning to night. Estimated Crop at 10,000,000. The committee on short staple cot tn feported that after a thorough i :anvass of conditions, it was led to the conviction that the total crop this season would not exceed 10,000,000 bales on account of the spotted con ditiois reported at present. DISASTER INf NORTH DAKOTA. Three Killed and N~Ine Injured in Oil ExpoIon-Juj!red Will Prob-. ably R~eceiet. Fort Monroe, Va.,.Sept. 8.-Another of those tragedies. which go to show that the sailor offers his life to his country in time ot bhe as well as in time of war; WiS enacted this morn ing in the lii-adnought North Dakota, about 'ta miles from Norfolk, in lower th'e'aeake Bay, when an explosion of on and the ensuing fire cost the lives of three men and more or less serious injury to nine others, including Chief Lieut. Grin G. Murfin. The accident b.appened far from any shore, and for several hours the wildest rumors circulated throughout the community. From Missouri. An attorney was addressing a jury on behalf of a prisoner. "Gentlemen," he said, "witnesses have sworn that they saw the accus ed fire his gun; they have sworn they saw the flash and heard the report; they fall flat; they have sworn that this bullet was extracted from Pete ackson's body; but, gentlemen, in the name of justice, I ask you where is the evidence that the bullet hit Pete Jackson ?"-Tit-Bits. ~e sure and take bot:tl of Chamn berlains Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with you when 'starting on; your trip this summer. It can nota be obtained on board the trains or. steamers. Changes of wate' an; chi mate often cause sudden attacks of ed. Sol by . E. Pelham & Son. FIMEandPLACE le Time to ACT is just NOW The thing to DO is BUY one pound of Barring ton Hall Coffee. WILSON sells it under a posi ive guarantee. Don't be led o believe there is another ust as good. PLACE s at Wilson's. No where else n Newberry can you get the offee that's Steel-cut. The offee without a regret. If you want what you want when you want it 'Phone 202. W. 0. WILSON, Seed Oats 400 Bushels Pure Bancroft SE E D For Sale Made THIRTY Bushels to the Acre This Year on SANDY UP-AND SE. M. EVANS r. J. W. Pearson1 Pyhsician and Surgeon Over Eastman Drng Store. Iot Springs - Arkansas the Newi NE At the Close of -Condensed F RESOURCES. .oans and discounts $ ~urniture and Fixtures verdrafts secured and unse cured Bonds and Stocks ash and due frorn"Banks 40[e Paid JAMES MCINTOSH, President, cot ton( We Are Prepa 100 Bales Oi Have just finished o Ginnery and we ar IdI shape to meet the d< Bagging and Ties at We Pay Fu Price I Satisfaction C Will appreciate yo Southern Cott L. wI. FLOYD University of South Carol oi Varied courses of study in Sci- tor ence, Liberal Arts, Education, Civil Kin and Electrical Engineering and Law. cur, College fees, rooms, lights, etc., sia, $26; Board $12 per month. For Pat those paying tuition, $40 additional. it:. The health and morals of the students are the first consideration. of the faculty. Irr 43 Teachers' schola;,ships, worth $158. For catalogue, write to S. C. MITCHELL, P es., Columbia, S. C. No. I. -B. WELLS' TRANSFME No. auls Anytbing on Short Notce. No. Careful and Accommodat#ug Drivers. No. Moving Household Furniture a Spec ialty. *NC YOUR BUSINBSS SOLICITED. No. Offce Phone No. 61 . No. Besidence Phone No. 7. *NC When the digestion is all right, the T~ action of the bowels regular, there is 'whi a natural craving and relish for food- par When this is lacking you may knowpa that you need a dose of Chamber lain's .Stomach and Liver Tablets.tm They strengthen the digestive organs, out improve the appetite and regulate the bowels. Sold by W. E. Pelham & Son. WHY DO THE BOYS LEAVE THE FARM? ti Mae home life attractive with a goodGa and nothing will inspire your boys andgrs I more to cherish home and invite their youn an friends to share their joys than musik. We have the sWEETEST TONED PIANOS AND ORGANS MADE, and at low prices ang on on easy terms. - a Write us at once for catalog and for specia tioI) terms. and Malone's Music House, Columbia, S.C. *2 EPORT OF kerry Savir WBERRY, S. C the Business Noven rom Report to State Bank 269,495.2 5 Capital 2,275.00 Undivided:Pro Deposits 1,758.60 Notes and BiJlk 680.00 ed 59,437.65 333,646.50 On Savings 04 ired to Gin Per Day L verhauling our now in good :Mands. a LOW PRICE For Cotton Seed uaranteed uir patronage on Oil Co. Manager Took All His Money. ten all a man earns goes to do or for medicines, to cure a stom Liver or Kidney trouble that Dr. g's New Life Pills would quickly a at slight cost. Best for Dyspep Indigestion, Billiousness, Consti on, Jaundice, Malaria and Debil 25c at W. E. Pelham & Son's. EWBEBRY UNION STATION. r !val and Departure of Passenger Trains-Effective 12.01 A. M. Sunday, July 17, 1910. Southern Railway. 15 for Greenville.. .. 8.51 a. E. 18 for Columbia .11.57 a. m. 17 for Greenville.. .. 2.48 p. m. 16 for Columbia .. ....8.55 p. mn. C., N. & L. Bailway. .22 for Columbia.. .. 8.47 a. mn. 52 for Greenville.. . .12.58 p. mn. 53 for Columbia.. .. 3.20 p. mn. .21 for Laurens.. .. 7.25 p. mn.j Does not run on Sunday. his time table shows the times at ch trains may be expected to -de t from this station, but their de-. ture is not guaranteed and the e shown is subject to change with ~G. L Robinson, Station Master. President Helps Orphans. Cndreds of orphans have been >ed by the President of the Indus I and Orphan's Home at Ma'con, ,who writes: "We have used Elec Bitters In this Institutilon for a years. It has proved a most ex ent medicine for Stomach, Liver Kidney troubles. We regard It one of the best faily medicines earth." It Invigorates all vital or s, purifies the blood, aids diges t, creates appetite. To strengthen build up pale, thin, weak chil r or rundown people It has no al. Best for. female complaints y 50c. at W.-E.- Pelham & Son's. igs Bank iber 16, 1909. IExaminer ,ABILITIES. $ 50,000.0 its 27,013.63 2?0,632.87 |Rediscount-j 6,000.00 $333, 646.50 sposits I E. NORWOOD, Cashier.