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OVER AT LAST. Russia and Japan Have Concluded a Treaty of Peace. JAPAN GAVE ALL UP Rather Than Continue the War. Witte Was Greatly Surprised at the Geny erous Action of the Japs in Accepting the Terms Submitted by Him. The lomr and bloody war between Russia and Japan came to an jbonora oic end at Portsmouth, N. II., on "Tuesday, August 29, when the two nations agreed to terms of peace through their commissioners, which had been negotiating for av ^ut ten days at Portsmouth. The terms of peace were settled by Mr. Witte and Baron Komura at the sessJon of the conference Tuesday moroiDg, and Tuesday afternoon preliminary arrangements for ati armistice were concluded and the actual work of framing the ''Treaty of Portsmouth.'/- was, by mutual agreement, turned over to Mr. Do Martens, Russia's great International lawyer, and Mr. Dennison, who for 25 years has acted as the legal advisor of the Japanese foreign < dice. This happy conclusion of the conference, which a week ago would have been shipwrecked had it not heen for the heroic intercession of President Roosevelt, was sudden and dramatic. For tlie sake of peace, Japan, with the magnanimity of a victor, at the last moment yielded everything still in issue. Russia refused to budge from the ultimatum Emperor Nicholas had given to President Roosevelt, through Ambassador Meyer, No indemnity under any guise, but au agreement to divide Sakhalin and rp. Imburse Japan for the maintenance of the Rustilkjn prisoners were his last words, ,'fiiey had been ropeatediy reiterated in Mr. Wit re's instructions and in the form of a written reply to the J Apanese compromise proposal, they were delivered to Baron Koruma Tuesday morning. Mr. Witte went to the conference declaring he was powerless to change the dot of an i, or the cross of a t In his instructions. Emperor Nicholas' word had been giv? u, not only to him but to Presideut Roosevelt, the head of a foreign state. When Baron Komura, therefore, tirst ottered the new bads of compromise which was *he complete ronunciatlon of indemnity, coupled with a proposition for the redemption of Sakhalin at a price to be tixed by a mixed tribunal, consisting of representatives of the neutral powers, in fact if not In word*, the solution offered by President Roosevelt. Mr. Witte again returned a non possumus. It was what Mr. Witte termed In his Interview with the Associated Press, the "psychological moment." Mr. Witte did not lllnch. lie ex pected a lupture and as he expressed It afterward, he was stunned by what happened. Baron Komura gave way on all the dlsnuted noints. With precleuce that has enabled the Japa nese to judge the mental processes of their adversaries on the held of battle and upon the 8ea, they had realized In advance that peace could be obtained In no other way. They had warned their governments. President Roose velt, had also, It is believed, advised Japan that it was better to meet the Russian position than to take the responsibility of continuing the war for the purpose of collecting tribute. The mikado at the session of the cabUiet and the elder statesmen Monday, had sanctioned the final concession. When Baron Komura yielded, the rest was mere child's play. Articles 10 and 11, (Interned warships and the limitation of Russia's sea power in the far east) were withdrawn. Japan agreed that only that portion of the Chinese Eistern railroad south of Chantufu, the position occupied by Oyama, should be ceded to Japan. Both sides, once the deadlock was broken, wanted a ' just and lasting" peace, and in that Rpirit it was decided to practically neutralize Sakhalin, each country binding Itself not to fortify its half of the island, and Japan assuming an obligation not to fortify the La Perouse Strait, be 4. __ .k O..I.U?IK. II 1-1 I J ~ 1- 1 - l~ uv\#;ciji niiKiiaim itnu nuKKaiuu, wmuu would bar Russia 'a commercial route to the Pacific. The plenipotentiaries went further. They dfcided to add a new clause, in the nature of a broad provision for mutual commercial privileges, by which each country will secure for the other the benefit of the "most favored nation clause" and the "open door." The new treaty, therefore, will be a wonderfully friendly document, of character almost to raise the suspicion that the two countries have not negotiated peace, but have concluded the basis of a future alliance. There is, however, no evidence, as rumored, that any secret clauses are to be appended to the present^treaty. Before leaving the conference building felicitations were exchanged with the president at Oyster Bay. Both .(* Baron Komura and Mr. Witte telegraphed. The former confined himto appraising Mr. Roosevelt of Up conditions upon which peace had been concluded. Mr. Witte frankly laid his tribute at the presidents feet. In his message he said: "History will ascribe to you tho glory," and added the expression of Russia's hearty appreciation of the president's "generous initiative." Mr. Roosevelt replied with words of thanks and congratulation. Then began the jubilation. Mr. Witteand Baron De K >sen returned to the hotel for luncheon. The Ja panese had remained at the conference hall to lunch with Mr. Fieroe. The news that peace had been concluded had preceded the Russian plenipotentiaries and such scenes of wild i rejoicing have never before been witnessed in the state of New Hampshire as greeted them upon their arrival at the hotel. Mr. Wltte, dazed at the sudden and happy termination of the conference was fairly overpowered by the tremendous ovation he received. He could only express his gratitude by sbakiDg tho hands of everybody, and in response to the volley of questions tired at him as to the terms, murmer: "We pay not a kopeck and we get half of Sakhalin." A scene of the greatest excitement followed the receipt of the news in the lobby of the Ilutel Weutworth. The ofticial bulletin was telephoned from the conference room at the navy 1 yard by Mr. Saoto and like an electric thrill Hooded through the room. There were screams of joy. M<n threw their hats aloft, women actually wept. Then there was a rush for the telegraph offices and in an Instant the news was speeding to the remotest corners of the earth, Mr. Wltte, accompanied by Baron De Rosen, came to the hotel for luncheon. There was 1 a wonderful demonstration upon their anival. A great crowd had gathered under the porte coehere of the annex, whero the Russians are quartered and 1 when their automobile drew up, the air was torn with frantic cheers Hats were thrown aloft. Mr. Wltte, as he stepped out of the moter car, seemed quite overcome. Too full for utter- 1 ance, he could only grasp and shake the hands that were extended to him. Baron R .sen also was equally moved and received the congratulations of toe crowd in silence, For about live minutes the two plenipotentlnries were kept upon the porch listening to the incoherent praises of the hotel guests. ' "Do you pay indemnity?" was the 1 universal Interrogation. "Pas un sou" (aot a cent), was Mr. Witte's rerponse. Forcing his way to the door, Wltte encountered the members of the Rus- . slan mission, who rushed forward to 1 shake his hand. Brleliy In Russian he LTS va thorn hho Invfnl t n .. t u UUV/au v?v> JUJ IU1 UKllli^ni X I1CII) as he started up the stairs, the news paper correspondents clamored for Information. i "What have you done? How is it settled?'' they cried. " We pay not a kopeck of indemnl- i ty," he replied as he turned at the ' landing half way up the stairs. "We get half of Sakhalin. That is the agreement in a nutshell." The Associated Prt s* correspondent accompanied M. Witte to his room. He had been quite overcome by the great ovation r.o had received and the intense strain he had been under. He threw himself into his arm chair, and after a few minutes to "pull himself together, ' he began to speak, slowly and deliberately?almost as if he were talking to hlmhelf. "It seems incredible." he said, "I do not believe any otner man in my place would have dared hope for the possibility of peace on the conditions to which we have just agreed. From all sides, from President Roosevelt down to my own friends in Russia, 1 received up to the last moment, even this morning, urgent representations that something must oe paid to Japan." At this point M. Wltte, who was still laboring under excitement, almost lost control of himself. Great Forest Fires. A dispatch from Iloulton, Maine, says forest tires continue to burn In parts of Aroostook and Piscataquis counties, and will not diminish until there has been a heavy fall of rain. The one doing the most damage is in tne woods around the southwestern portion of Drews Lake in New Limerick, extending into Oakland. Unless rain falls soon the flr i is expected to reaoh what is known as the "Letter A Woods". Wednesday night the cottages of Dr. lnnls and Frank L. Dyer, of Eiterbrook, and the Ingraham cottages, along the south shore of the lak?, were burned. The loss was not heavy on these, as most of the furnishings were removed. Hould ton and near t>y towns are envelopewith sm ike, and have been for several da)8. Fires are burning in swamps for many miles around Fort Faiffleld. At present large tires are burning in the western part of Limestone and near Fort Fairtield village, but they are not speading much. The dry, black swamp soil burns to the depth of two or three feet. Baby Killed. A A. - l_ -1 J AT T /vb jriuiuueiu, j?t. j., supping through the foot bars of his orib the baby son of William E. Ohevera was caught by the throat and strangled to 1 death. The mother entered the room and discovered the infants plight just as he was making the last feeble effort to free himself. Death came before she was able to get him out. She ran shrieking with the body in her arms, to a doctor's office and swooned when informed medical attention was useless. The family was preparing to move to Foxboro, Mass. Creates Terror. A violent earthquake is reported from Sultana and Palena, simultaneous with the eruption on Vesuvius and Stromboli. Many houses fell, church steeples tottered and there was a great panic. The population of the villages has fled to the oountry < i A OUEER CLUB. Robbed Women of Their Lifetime Savings After Marriage. ONE HUNDRED WIVES That is the Number the Rascal Now Sought Mad. Me Joined the Gang Six Years Ago, and Soon Became a Ringleader Among Them. Tin New York American says investigation of the marvelous marital exploits of Dr. George A. Witzhoff, bigamist, revealed recently that there is an organied band on the Kast Side, numbering seventy tive members, who [hiring the last teu years have married more than 1,000 young women for their savings, deserting them within a few days or weeks, according to the length of time it took to cajole them out of their money. The head of this combine is known as Harry Kaufman, and when arrested and arraigned In the 10,sex Market Court two years ago he was confronted by twenty six women who claimed him for husband. I)r. VViizbclT, whose matrimonial exploits were unearthed through the efforts of Miss Dora Dorf, whom lie muried under the name of Weston, j dm d the organization six years ago, and immediately became one of its ringleaders by reason of bis pleasing address, his acc? mpiishments and the fact that he could speak six or seveu languages, and woo in all of them. It was found, through one of his earliest wive3, Mrs. Sophie Youcker, of No. 205 Broome street, that Witz Ik IT lias married more than thirty young women whose names are known, and probably is the husband of more than one hundred Kast Stde girls, In addition to the wives he married in other cities. The Identification of WItzhoff, as the husband of the young women whose names were furnished by her, was complete, as Mrs. Youcker (the name under which Witzhoil married her) first laid her tinker upon a portrait of Witzhoff, and then upon the name of each woman, exclaiming in turn: j "That is the man that married that woman." It was found that Witzhoff used the name of Schotty, Schottie, Colin, Kahn, Stein, Goldstein, Swartz (marrying two worn m under that name,) Krieger, Horwitz, Glucker and others, including the thirteen names publlshed recently in "American." It was found through a woman who recently called upon Attorney Iimja min Franklin, No. 145 Nassau street, that the man's real name is Vivltz hoff, and that he went under that name when living with ids mother at East One Hundred and Sixth street and Third avenue. Letters received by Attorney Franklin from out of town snowed that the man sought had wives in Bridgeport, New Haven, Pittsburg, Hartford and other cities, and that he owned property in Plttsourg during the time lie lived there, and when he married a youug woman named Thorpe. The organized gang, which has been engaged in marrying East Side young women for their money, has had headquarters, and maintained an association as firmly bound together as was the association of "Gendrons." They operated through the medium of ma irimoniai agencies, or "Sohatzens," who wore hand-in-glove with the members, and who hunted up the young women eligible*, presenting them to the men harpies who sought thelrtavings. Plncipal among these "schatzens," according to the story of some of the victims to the "American" were a Mrs. Epstein and a man named Friedman, whose addresses are known, and whose operations will be made the subject of police inquiry. "I was married to Harry Kaufman, the ringleader of the band," said Mrs. E. Rosenberg, of No. 7 E.drldge street, "and gave him $25. That is all he got out of me. The gang married more than 1,000 girls on the East Side. Twenty-six women were in court and accused him of marrying them. He is now in Sing Sing." "I have found more than twenty girls mvselfthat WitzhofT. or Youk?r. married," said Mrs. Youcker, "and a large number that Kaufman married. The organized band of these harpies numbers seventy five, and they have been operating for many years. Above 1,000 girls have been married and deserted by them." Aoonditionof terror pervade# the East Side in the district bounded bp Eidridge street, the East River, Grand Street and Henry street. Girls who have been victimized are afraid of violence at the hands of the members of the "band," as it is called, and hesitated to betray their trouble, even on finding that they have been mulcted of their life savings. It is this fear that has prevented the discoverey of the operations of the band before. Mrs. Anna David, of No. 294 Stanton street, who was married by Wilz hjff under the name of "Goldstein," is now conducting a small and prosperous business, and would not admit her identity as one of the viotims of the man. It had been said in ad V ? vat v, by ber friends, that Mrs David would not make a charge against the bigamist, for fear that Borne of his friends would shoot her. Additional proof of the fear of the residents of the district for the members of the gang was furnished when Mrs. Sophie Youcker was asked to ac company an "American" reporter and Attorney Benjamin Franklin, to the houses of several of the women who have been victimized. "I would not think of it," she cried, "unless I have proper protection. The oembers of the hand would shoot me, if they thought I was Investigating. 1 will not take you to see any members of the baud, for 1 would he marked for death." She was assured of protection. The operations of the gang were unearthed largely through the efforts of Attorney Benjamin Franklin and Attorney Abraham Jacobs, No. 03 Caual street, who is a member of the tirm of Greenth&l & Green thai, No. 49 Chambers Btreet, who are attorneys for Mrs. Youcker. Numerous letters received by Attorney Jacobs showed that, a largo number of marriages of the "Wilzhoff" order have taken place among the district, and through Mrs. Rosenberg, a clleut, he discovered that nine of these girls had been married to Witzhc IT under various uames. Attorney Franklin accompanied an "American" reporter on a tour of the 10ist Side to Investigate the report made by Mrs. Risenberg, and an amazing couditiou of things was discovered. "There is not the slightest doubt," said Attorney Franklin, In the office of the "American," after the investigation that had been made through t-lio ll.u-. i.,. uno ufian ij uartur, iiliiiu l?Iie gang has been operating for more than ten years. WlUholT joined It more than live years ago and became a leader. The gang now holds the district, para lyzed with fear, and undoubtedly has victimized above 1,000 girls. "1 believe that wo will be able to llnd a large number of the women who have been married by WltzhofT, Kaufman and the others, but the ditllcultv of getting direct testimony, from even the people who have been swindled, is understood only by those who arc familiar with the reslients of the district and their reluctance to air their trouble in court. "And 1 might say that the marriage of these girls to these men, and their desertion. Is the greatest shame that can be \ut upon a family; therefore you can readily understand why it Is that tb^se families pocket their losses and sutler In silence." CoiihUIiIch Suspended. Gov. lley ward has suspended for 30 days W. J. Gideon and J. P. Ilarllng, two dispensary constables charged with unwarranted conduct. The complaint was made by J. B. Jlerriot, a Columbia, butcher, who has been under suspicion by the constables. The two named went to Her riot's residence (m Gadsden street and presented a starch warrant on the afternoon of July 5th. Two ladies were sitting on the porch. One constable made a search despite the remonstrances of the ladles that Ilerrlot was not at home. The constables had gone by Ilerrlot's place of business and had there been told that Herriot was at a ball game. Gov. 1 ley ward acted Tuesday upon the the rtcommendation of A. S. Osborne, division chief constable, who had made a careful examination of the circumstances. Tne suspension will last for 30 days. It is said in Osborne's report to Chief Hammet that he suspected Ilerrlot of storing liquor In the basement of his residence for Hunt Bros. Herriot, accompanied by a lawyer, presented the papers to Gov. lieyward Tuesday, and Chief Hammet was instructed at once to suspend the constables for 30 days. Gov. Hoy ward's position Is that the constables should not have searched the place until Herriot himself was present. They bad ample evidence of his absence. Tram Wrecked. At Augusta, Ga , City Policeman F. J. Murphy, acting as quarantine cltlcer, was killed oughtright, Flagman Geo. J. Tott so badly injured that he died at the hospital shortly after, and three others were slightly inlnri'il in u u/rArrl/- nf a Qcnitliflrn roll <?* J v?? v\? m ?? a vvn VI M UVU VtlVI 11 lOrll' waw passenger tralo on Its way to Charleston within the city limits there Wednesday morning. After the engine baggage car and second-class coach had passed the pressing, the rear wheels of the first-class coach owing to a defective switch, took a siding and the car was thrown completely over. Ottloer Murphv, who had Jump, ed and was trying to dodge, was mashed beneath the wreck. Flagman Lott's legs were cut nearly off and he died while they were being amputated. The Pullman in the rear of the train did not leave the track and none of its occupants were hurt. The Injured were passengers in the overturned coach. Boycott FaIIh(I. Consul General Simmons at New Ghwang has reported to the state depart man t as follows In regard to the progress of the anti-American boycott in China: "In regard to the attempted boycott made to arouse a feeling of hostility to American goods, I have the honor and pleasure to re port that the movement has been a failure. Several attempts have been made to organize the anti American sentiment, but each meeting resulted in stronger declaration in opposition to interfering with the sale of American goods. A number of leading Chinese merchants assured me that they wou'd have nothing to do with a movement to boyoott American goods and they advised their friends to refrain from agitating the subject." ONLY TWO SUitVIVJK A Terrible Tale oi the Storm KingV Awful Anger. Two Hallora Itravfl tho Watora In a Small Boat and lleach Foritandlna Safely. Twenty men, constituting all but two of the ( Ulcers and crew of the American steamship Peconlc, bound from Philadelphia to New Orleans with coal, were drowned by the sinking of that vessel olT the coast of Florida Monday. The disaster was the result of a llerco gale which raged along the coast during the night and early morning. Lashed by the storm, an immense wave struck the vessel with torrltic force about 12.30 o'clock Monday morning. The Impact, coming Just as the vessel was making a turn, caused a shift of the cargo and the vessel careened and sank Immediately. Tho accident occurred 30 quickly that only two of those aboard her, an Italian and a Spaniard, were able to save themselves. They, succeeding in getting Into a life boat, reached Amelia Peach about noon and 011 landing told the story of tho disaster. After midnight of Sunday, durlmr the hoavost part of the Btorm which had raged all clay, the ollloer of the deck gave the order to put further cut to sea, fearing they were approaching the coast too nearly. In tho endeavor to turn the ship was strmk with a heavy sea, the cargo shifted, giving a broadside, and she began sinking rapIdly. In loss than ten minutes after the alarm was S' mded she had gone to the bottom and no trace of her was left upon tho waters. The account of their own miraculous escape out of all tho ship's crew who went down was something marvelous to hear. One of these men was at the wheel at the tlroo the order was given: the other was on watch. As soon as the ship began to careen these two men rushed for one of the small boats, which they 'jumped 1 r<to as the vessel began to go down. With their knives they severed the ropes as the water's level was reached and the small boat was thrown far out on the waves. They futhermore say that they discovered through the blaoKness and storm the tigures of part of the awakeaed crew who, some of them, managed to crowd into another of the ship's boats. Tills was, however, caught In a trough of the sea, thrown violently against the ventilators and then wedged fast, Their pitiful cry for help could be hoard as the ship went down In the sea, which swallowed her up. Aione tnrought the balance of the night In the awful wash of waters, with the storm raging and threatening each moment to swamp their small boat, tluse two men were gradually borne ashore toward Amelia Island, landing just at 11 a. m , Monday. Their condition was pitiable, with all the marks of a savage battle amid tempestuous seas, clothing torn off and death or shipwreck staring them in the fac is. The men, whose names are respectively Bagelllni Humbert! and Antonio Clark, were unable to speak out of their native tongues and it was some time before the facts of the disaster were thoroughly ascertained. They have testitled to the correctness of the above report before a notary public and the community there kindly cared for their wants. Found Head. A stranger, supposed to have been a Mormon elder, aged about forty-live was found dead In the power house of the Bristol, Va., Iron compauy late Wednesday night. He had applied for lodging there early in the evening, saying he was on liH way to Gate City, Va., but had exhausted his fuuds. An Inquest revealed that his death was the result of cerebral hemorrhage. A Mormon ritual and other papers found on his person indicated that his name was either Robert C. Young, of Three Mile Creek, Utah, or L. W. Youude, of Eslanto, Utah. One paper contained the name of Henry Halbrook, Greensbooo, N. C. The body was burled here this afternoon among the graves marked "Unknown." Walked to Her Death. At Chicago in sight of hundreds of passengers crowded about the rail of the steamer Eistland, a woman walked from the partly swung bridge into the river at Wells street Wednesday night as the bridge moved back into place, after the passing of the excursion boat. The efforts of a dozen life savers who leaped from boat and docks to the river were futile, as the victim railed to rise to the surface after the fall. The playing of the excursion boat's searchlight about the spot and shrieks of the whistle caused much excitement on the boat and among passengers in the Northwestern railway depot. Scores of suburbanite missed trains while they lingered about the dooks and aided in the search. Kobbecl the 1'rleMt. At Cleveland, Ohio, upon the statement made to the police by Rev. Benedict Rosinskl, a Catholic priest of St Stanislaus' church, that he had been held a prisoner for twenty-four hours, without food and forced to sign two notes for $500 each, and two checks for like amounts, which had been since cashed, besides being robbed of $30 and some jewelry two men and a woman were arrested Saturday. The woman is said to have lured the priest to her room by pretending to be ill and in need of spiritual consolstion and the men are said to have rushed In upon them, and held Rev. I Roslnskl a prisoner until he had satisI fled their demands. A WILD STEER Runs Amuck in the Streets off New York City. FINALLY SUBDUED. Baby Nearly killed and a Boy Playing in the Street Saves His Life By Clinging to the Horns of the Infuriated Animal As He Ran Wildly On. The New York American says there was a wild steer chase, wtth spectacular features, late one afternoon oil the Etst Side, which ended with the capture of one of the animals on the steps In front of the residence of Archbishop Farley, at Fiftieth street and Madison avennn Tim ....... ? ktv WllVil VtrVTI caught at Fifty-second street on tbe same avenue. Credit for the capture is largely due the pollco of the Fist Fifty first street station. The condition of their uniforms and those of the reserves who participated in the chase attest the part they took in the work. The bulls, which almost depopulated the streets during their brief period of liberty, escaped from the abattoirs of their United Dressed Beef Company, at Forty-fourth street and First avenue. They were frisky and carefree, and swished their tails as they trotted out onto First avenue. It was a few moments before their escape was noticed by the employes of the company. By the time they discovered the loss, both steers were charging with lowered heads up the avenue, followed by a mob oalllngout words of warning to those in front to beware of Impending danger. \A7 *.U- .. * i. - i ??uou uuc ntuurs reauneu e irtV-Slxth street they turned west to Second avenue. Children ran to cover, and women ran soreamlng from the path of the "cows." At Second avenue they turned south again. Dne took to the sidewalk, and bellowing with rage, spied a red parasol, which served to shade a baby carriage, which was being trundled by a young woman. The latter saw tho steers coming, but seemed paralyzed with fear. Then Policeman Schauenbcrger dashed across the street and catching up the child, pulled the woman into a doorway. The enarged steer vented his anger on the offending parasol. lly tills time the streets were tilled witli an excited crowd. Now and again the steers would turn upon their pursuers and the people would scatter. Policeman Sachaufcuberger joined in the chase, giving an occasional toot on his whistle for warning. Passengers on passing surface cars trembled with fear. Conductors closed tho guards and the cars were sent whizzing away. At Fifty second street tne animals swerved west again. Across Third and Lexington avenues they went at an easy lope to Park avenue, where they crossed the bridge to Madison avenue. Then began the struggle for supremacy between man and beast. Nearby was a boy at play. The boy tried to llee, but the steer was close at his heels. The hoy literally "took the bull by the horns." The beast tossed his head angrily, but witnesses say the lad held on. Then a mounted policeman came dashing up swinging a larat. He caugnt the bull, which was thrown, tied and later a wagon took It back to tbe slaughter house. In the meantime the otner steer was rapidly nearing his end. The clamor had reached the Eist Flftylirst street station house, and Sergeant Hauls had dispatched all his available men to pursue and capture it if possible. At Fiftieth street the buast took to the sidewalk, and had the door been open would have paid a visit to ArchI bishop Farley's home. As It was he started up the steps. That was the end. More policemen came to the rescue and Taurus was pulled to the ground and tied. 1)0|{8 i'oihoimhi. A dispatch from Rock Hill to The State says a great deal of indignation was expressed there Saturday morning when It was ascertained that betwten 30 and 40 dogs had been pois uucu jl< t iua/ infill. OUIQO OI LL1G &Q1* mals killed were valuable as pets and In the Held, some of them belli# reglstered and others that would have been registered later. It has not been determined whether the poison was placed about in yards where the dogs could get it or whether it was placed at some one point and was taken by the animals while rambling at night. Muhi bo 1**1(1 For. If a Chinese dies while being tried for murder the fact of his dying Is taken as evidence of his guilt. He has departed, but somebody must suffer, and his eldest son, if he has one, Is therefore sent to prison for a year. If he no son then his father or his brother gets a Hogging. Its all In the family and somebody has to pay for it, Oeath on the Kail. William llottal, aged 21, son of J. K. llottal, of Spartanburg, was killed near Laurens on the 0. and V. C. railroad Thursday night. The young man was en route to Augusta to eate*the railroad business. The body arrived home at 3:30 Thursday afternoon, ? ?