Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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•' -T, */ THE LEDGER: GAFFNE^, 8. C., NOVEMBER 10, 1898. CHECKERS SENT TO RESCUE THE TERESA Cpanish Vessel May Be Ashore Near Cat Island. NAVY DEPARTMENT ACTS 'On That There Is Yet a Clmiiee to Save Cervera’s Flagship, Waslii.igton Ollieials Dispatch tlu Yiilcau and Potomac. Washington, Nov. 8. — Newspapers throughout tho country this morning printed the following Associated Press dispatch under a New York date: •‘James E. Ward & Co., steamshij events of this city, have received a ca blegram from Mr. Soyer, agent of the M-m at Nassau, N. P., that a 2-funnelcd Mcaiuer, the name of which had not teen learned, is ashore on Cat island, .fihout miles from thejioint where thc- n l iner Spanish warship Maria Teresa %\.;s supposed to have foundered during a storm. The stranded steamer may Le i he warship or one of the army traus- ^ t)l f>. The navy department is without advices concerning the Maria Teresa, hut acting on newspaper statements <>£ her reported stranding on Cat island, in ike Watliug group, has sent orders tc t..e Vulcan at Nortolk and the Potomac ti Santiago, to leave immediately for t at island, and if the vessel is found to do everything possible to save her. The expedition will he under command of Captain McCalla, who commanded the Marblehead in the Spanish war and is now in charge of the Norfolk navy yard. The Vulcan should reach the scene in 48 hours and the Potomac in ’oss time. A dispatch from Nassau, N. P., today says uo information is obtainable there viiieh in any way tends to confirm the ,vpoir, in circulation, that the cruiser manta Maria Teresa, which was r. ianuoned in a sinking condition otf Y» atimg island on Nov. 1, has been flighted agr mud off Cat island, of tho Bahama group. The rumor that tho cruiser has been sighted is discredited ut Nassau. TREASURY IN POOR SHAPE. t turiliii" Figures That Will Do Given to the Legislature. Atlanta, Nov. 8.—Below is given a f; recast of tho report which the finan- r ai agents of the state will make to the .‘•cgislature in response to the unanimous '..eniand of both houses for a complete •tatement as to Georgia’s exact financial condition. rate Treasurer W. J. Speer has made T’Jo.ic his annual report in lull, audit gives the figures up to Oct. 1 of the present year. The legislature wants taemupto Nov. 1, and its wants will i.e supplied in a few days, but the inter- wuing month has not materially af- * cied the appalling total of the state’s deticuincy. Nor will it change in any i.ecreo Treasurer Speer’s official esti- uiate, based on all the facts at his dis- t »al, that the tax rate for 1895) will i.uve to hi' fixed at $(1.9-1 on the $1,000 an ess something is done to remedy ex- ;.-:i!ig evils—and this with no provision whatever made for even a single new or increased appropriation by the legis- t III C. The state treasurer’s report, which is compared with that of one year ago in oiuer to show the down hill movement, is incorporated in the following cou- uensed table: 1.997—Expenditures, $2,074,015.77; in- coii’.e, $2,929,388.89; loss, $44,(12(5.88; tax rale. 5.21 —Expenditures, $3,423,478.10; in come, $3,121,23(1.47; loss, $302,241,631 tax rate, (1.21. When Treasurer Speer went into •'. Sice ho received from the late R. U. Hardeman a balance of $40(1,21(1,08, wliich was reduced by the end of 1897 to $422,240,20, and by the end of the present fiscal year to $120,004,57, the amount on hand at the close of business in the first of October. Against this g-.j undrawn appropriations—amounts s. t:it by the last legislature and unpaid, winch are present and active liabilities —o: $1,195,020, and to which must bo glided the debt of $200,000 which Gov- c-rnor Atkinson contracted in New York in relieve the school fund. The result, tii. lei ore, is a big deficit. Here it is: Vmirawu appropriations, $1,495,020.00; Atkinson note, $200,000.00; total, $,095- O . i 00; cash on hand, $120,004.57; net or licit, $1 ,o 15,01o. 43. Governor Gaudier announces that he v. i.i postpone for the time being further t. t)U»ideration of all applications for ap pointments of offices where the terms or tire present incumbents do not expire •until after Jan. 1. He says the most picssiug duty before tho present admin- 'is raiion is the matter of state finances, and he proposes to devote his attention amt energy tor the next few weeks, in to operation with the general assembly, •o reaching a solution of. the problem •which will give the state a reduced father than an increased state tax rate. Flection Kiot Doubly Fatal. Gheknwoqd, S. C., Nov. 8.—An elec- ticl’ riot is reported to have occurred in in this county, about 8 miles from hero, in which one man, a Mr. Etheridge, a wea rhy citizen, was killed and another ta'iilly wounded. Tho negroes who be gan the riot fled, but are being pursued by a posse of whites now. White Re- i nblicans who abetted the negroes are ia imminent danger. Massachusetts Town’s Vote. New Hf.dfoud, Mass., Nov. 8.—The onuplete rote of the town of Acuslmet today is oa follows: For governor: Wol cott, Republican, 61; Brice, Democrat, 3. Last year’s vote: Wolcott, 45; Wil liams, 3. The vote for congressman was: Green. Republican, 62; Luce, Demo crat, 4. Hotel at Ciilloden Hums. Cullodex, Ga., Nov. 8.—The Davis House, a hotel building with 21 rooms, has binned. Bests, including building and furniture, $5*500; insurance, $3,500. Nortli Garoliiui Drinocrutlc. Raleigh, Nov. 8. — Although com plete returns are not yet in, Chairman bimnions declares tho state has gone Democratic by 10,000 majority, ALGER SNUBS GEN. MILES. ^ Findings In Captain Carter’s C.Sr Nol Mihmltted to the Latter. New YoAk, Nov. 7.—A dispatch ts The World from Washington says: Mtv jor General Nelson A. Miles, command ing the army, was ignored by Secretary Alger in the ffudings of the courmartial of Captain O. M. Carter, tried for mis appropriating about $1,600,000 of gov ernment money. This was in direct violation of para graph 89(5 of the regulations ot the United States army, which provides that all findings of courtsmartial shall be sent to the commanding general of the armj r for bis approval or disap proval, and whatever comment he may deem necessary to add. The usual course of procedure is for the judge advocate general to send the papers to the commanding general, who in turn submits them to the secretary of war. This method w r as not followed in the Carter case, although it is with out doubt the most important the de partment has ever dealt with. Tho judge advocate general sent the Carter case direct to Secretary Alger. The original findings of the. court- martial and sentence provided for his dismissal from the army, a fine of $5,000, imprisonment in a military prison for five years and the publication of his dis grace in his home papers for a lengthy period. The president, through the efforts of Captain Carter’s influential friends, has about decided to commute the sentence to dismissal from the army and a line of $5,000. PLANT TO GO UP AT ONCE. Contract Let For the Erection ol Wire and Xall Mills. Birmingham, Ala., Nov. 7.—It is stated authoritatively that the contract for the erection of the much talked of wire, rod and nail plant at Easley City has been let by the newly formed Ala- bama Steel and Wire company. The mill will have a daily output of (500 tons, and will adjoin the steel plant of the Alabama Steel and Shipbuilding company, now in process of erection. The new wire company, capitalized at $2,009,000, has acquired 20 acres of land upon which its plant will be built. It is expected at an early date to in crease the capacity of the plant to 900 tons if the mill proves a success. It is not expected that the new plant will in terfere with the wire and rod mills al ready in operation in the country. Its chief field is to be export trade through the gulf and south Atlantic ports. A big advantage in freight rates will en able it to make a success of this branch of trade where western mills could not do so. The enterprise is a large one. Work will begin at once, and the expectation is to have the plant ready lor operation by the time the Alabama Steel and Shipbuilding company’s steel mill is completed. Spree Ends In a Tragedy. Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 7.—Another murder, the result of a spree, is reported in the state, this time in Henry county. It seems that William Brown, a white farmer, in company with Julius Nowell, a neighbor, and Nowell’s brother, had been to Columbia and sold their cotton. While in town they all drank too freely, it appears, and on the road home they became involved in a difficulty in which Brown was killed. The Nowells car ried his remains to the house of a farmer living near the scene of the kill ing, who reported the occurrence to tho dead man’s family and to tho authori ties. The Nowells have left the county. Young Lady’s Slayer Killed. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 7.—Arthur Williams, a negro under arrest for the murder of Miss Edna Ogden, at Well- borne, Fla., made a confession, impli cating two other negroes, Buck James and Monroe Leggitt. At midnight the constable and his guards were over powered by a crowd of incensed citizens and Williams was taken from their cus tody, riddled with bullets and a fire built upon his body. James and Leg gitt are now under arrest, but it is likely that they will go the way of Williams. Florence to Get Soldiers. Florence, Ala., Nov. 7.—This place has been selected as a location for United States troops during the winter. The war department so advised the local authorities. The department did intimate how many troops would be sent, nor at what time they would arrive, but preliminary negotiations lead to the understanding that five regi ments will be located here. Tho camp will be located at an advantageous point, a mile from the center of the city. Wilson Leaves For Macon. Lexington, Ky., Nov. 7.—Major Gen eral Wilson and staff left today for Ma con, Ga. The Second Missouri goes to Albany, Ga., Tuesday, the One Hun dred and Sixtieth Indiana to Columbus Wednesday, the Eighth Massachusetts to Americus Thursday, Twelfth New York to Americus and Third Kentucky to Coiambus Friday. The other five regiments leave next week. Paymas ters arrived today to pay some of the regiments before their departure. Derrick Will Case Settled. Athens, Ala., Nov. 7.—The Derrick will case has been decided by the chan cery court of Jackson county. It in volves the estate of the late Dr. Der rick, which is valued at between $40,000 and $50,000. He made a will, leaving his property to O. G. Woodall and sis ter of this place, who were his nephew and niece. Others of the same relation ship to the deceased contested the will, but the court sustained its validity. Oil Inspecfors Appointed. Atlanta, Nov. 7.—Commissioner of Agriculture Stevens has announced a hatch of oil inspector appointments. They are W. A. Coleman for tho Rcme- Cedartown district; George Spearman, Social Circle; W. A. Fowler, Tocca, and A. M. Fonto, Curtersville. Representative .Jones Dead. Atlanta, Nov. 7.—Judge W. P. Jones, member of the legislature from Dongh- erty county, is dead at a local sanita rium. Pneumonia, contracted last week, caused his den:toe, He was 47 years old. TRANSPORT PANAMA SAFE AT NEW YORK Vessel Lately Reported Sunk Arrives on Time. MANY GEORGIANS ABOARD Story of Her Loss Founded on the Discovery of Numerous Boxes and Other Material Thrown Into the Sea by Captain Hanlon’s Orders. New York, Nov. 8.—The United States transport Panama, from Santiago and Havana, about whose safety fears were entertained, creating considerable excitement prior to her arrival at Ha- K; ' \ sitlSSS THE PANAMA. vana, has arrived in quarantine. There are on board about 400 persons, in cluding a number of sick men. Captain Hanlon was much surprised to learn that any uneasiness had been felt for tho ship’s safety. He said that shortly after leaving Santiago, he or dered’the vessel cleaned up between decks. Numerous boxes and other ma terial were thrown overboard towards shore, and this no doubt gave rise to the report that the transport had been wrecked. The invalided soldiers belong to the Fifth United States infantry, Twenty- third Kansas, Eighth Illinois and Sec ond, Third, Fifth and Ninth immunes. The Panama also has on board the bodies of these soldiers: Captain W. N. Dickinson, Seventeenth infantry; Sergeant M. D. Russell, First volunteer cavalry; Lieutenant Thomas A. Wansboro, Seventh infantry; Lieu tenant Dennis M. Michie, Seventeenth infantry; Privates Fred B. Taft, Silas Undergrave, Jr., F. Hickinson, James Wheeler, Harvey Randall, W. C. Greene and J. C. King, Second Massachusetts volunteer infantry; Private C. Caiman, Thirty-fourth Michigan volunteers; Pri vates A. Giermau and Sidney A. Scho field, Seventy-first New York volunteer infantry; Private John M. Koden, First Illinois volunteer infantry. The following named members of the Third Wisconsin, who left the United States on the last outward voyage of the Panama, were on board the trans port when she reached this city today, their regiment having been ordered home: F. M. Baird, corporal; Privates C. H. Cadeo, B. C. Packer, T. Jumpson, C. A. Rogers, O. T. Hayes, Elmer Olson, B. J. Kimmel, F. E. Charity, H. F. Beuuet,. N. Parsons, A. Casper, Theodore Sue- desko, C. Niqust, F. D. Mackiu and J. H. Cheever. Among those brought over by the Panama are a number of men belonging to Colonel Ray’s Third Georgia regi ment of immunes, on sick leave, and Congressman Dalzell of Pennsylvania. The Panama, which was taken from the Spaniards as a prize during the war, was said to have been in bad condition when she sailed from Santiago. Her engines were reported out of order and her hull damaged. Her condition was such that Postmasteri Hugo Hydeman considered her unsafe and declined to place the mails aboard her. Matty sea men say the vessel has been unsea- worthy for a long time. Her safe arrival here is a cause for congratulation and she will doubtless bo repaired be fore again putting to sea if the reports of her unseaworthy con dition prove tine. MAJOR TERRY WILL HANG. An Old \e»ro Convicted of Killing Mother mid llabe. Troy, Ala., Nov. 8.—Major Terry, an old negro, has been convicted hero of a horrible double crime and sentenced to hang. The testimony appeared to show that last fall Terry, in the absence Mr. Von Thomas, a resiiectable white farmer of Pike county,went to Thomas’s residence, and finding Mrs. Thomas alone, assulted her. Ho then murdered the woman. Her young babe was lying on a bed in the room at the time and the negro, after murdering the mother, placed her txxiy in the bed and set fire to the covering. Passersby, discovering the house to bo on fire, ran to the rescue. The bodies of the mother and child were badly burned and both were dead, but the remains were not sufficiently disfigured to conceal the fact that the mother’s skull had been broken before the fire was started. Terry had run away, but was cap tured, and while the officers were re turning with him to the jail he escaped again. Several mouths afterwards he was captured and his trial at this place has just ended with the result stated above. _ Writ of Vertlorarl Granted. Nashville, Nov. 8.—A private tele gram from Washington announces that the supreme court has granted a writ of certiorari in the case of M. A. Spnrr, president of the defnnet Commercial bunk, whoso sentence of two and one- half years was recently affirmed by the circuit court of appeals.’ Sword For General Wheeler. Huntsville, Ala., Nov. 8.—The Fifteenth infantry, which was ordered to leave for Savannah tomorrow and embark for Cuba, has been ordered to remain hero. General Wheeler will go to Nashville tomorrow to accept a sword from the Daughters of the Revolution. GEN. WHEELERJN MOBILE. Cavalry Leader Receives an Ovation at the Gulf City. Mobile, Nov. 4. — General Joseph Wheeler and staff, consisting of Cap tain J. K. Thompson, aide; Major H. S. Turrill, surgeon, and Major Charles E. Penney, chief quartermaster, arrived from Huntsville at 3 o’clock this morn ing and were met by a representative committee. The party proceeded to tho hotel and this morning joined the Mo bile and Ohio officials, mayor and a number of locai miliUry officers on a private car furnished by the president of the road in a journey to Citrouelle. where General Wheeler inspected the proposed site of the army sanitarium. The progress of the distinguished gen eral through the streets from the hotel to the special train was a continuous ovation. From the platform of the car he made e short address to an immense crowd of admirers, who would take no denial. Tho purport of the address was the future of Alabama and the southern states in commercial relation with the territory which, in his opinion, the United States had acquired “by force of .circumstance,” and he predicted a big trade in southern minerals and mauu- futures. The general held a public reception at the Battle House this afternoon and was tendered a banquet tonight. FOUR MORTALLY INJURED. Swain Indian Reservation the Scene of an Encounter. Asheville, N. C., Nov. 4.—News ha? reached here of an affray at a, political meeting in the Indian reservation in Swain county in which four men were perhaps fatally injured. William Brad ley, who killed an Indian about a year ago, and his son, Wallace Bradley, armed with pistols and clubs, attempted to break up a meeting of Indians and white Republicans, dragging one mem- tfjr out of the building. A free fight followed, in which both the Bradleys were cut and shot fatally and two of the other crowd were badly cut. Thomas Baker, chairman of the Re publican party in that precinct, has ap pealed to his political brethren here to send arms in case there is further trouble. Appointments by Candler. Atlanta, Nov. 4.—Governor Candler has made his first batch of appoint ments. The list follows: John F. Branen, judge of Bulloch county court for two years, from Dec. 12, 1898; Al bert M. Deal, solicitor of Bulloch county court for two years, from Dec. 12, 1898; Howell Cobb, judge of Clarke city court for four roars, from Sept. 12, 1898; Sam uel J. Tribble, solicitor of Clarke city court for four years, from Sept. 12, 1898; Garland H. Prior, judge of Hali city court "or four years, from Aug. 24, 1899; W. T. Tuggle, solicitor of Troup county court for two years, from Jan. 1, 1899; E. Herman, judge of Dodg'* couutv court for two years, from Jan. 16, 1899. Transport Reaches Savannah. Savannah, Nov. 4. — The United States transport Michigan arrived this morning with battalions of volunteer artillery and. engineers. They go into camp here. The Michigan will leave this week with the Fifth cavalry from Huntsville. Negro paymasters are pay ing off the Ninth Illinois and Third Ne- braka regiments today and white pay masters are paying off the Second Lou isiana This morning a private in the Ninth Illinois was killed by a comrade. The Sixth Missouri has been ordered here from Jacksonville. Iron and Steel Movement. SCHEDULED MEETING FAILED ID COME OF? No Joint Session Held by the Peace Men In Paris, A POSTPONEMENT ASSET Time Allowed For Translating tb( Reply of America to the Laics: Spanish Propositions Regarding th, Phllipine Islands. Pauls, Nov. 8 —The Spanish-Amer: can peace commissioners have notitle; the minister of foreign affairs, M. de Casse, that the joint session which wai to have taken place today will not lx held and that they will notify the min ister w hen they have determined upo:. the date of another meeting. Later a semiofficial note was issuec announcing that the peace commission: had informed the French minister o! foreign affairs that their conference! were suspended. Inquiry developed the fact that the failure to hold a meeting of the com mission today was only due to tht Americans asking for a postponement i of the joint session until to norrow in order to allow time for tlie trans lation of the reply of the United State.- to the latest Spanish propositions re | garding the Philippine islands, which j was received here this morning. The Gaulois this morning, referring | to today’s proposed sitting of the peace i commission, says it would in no way * have modified the Spanish-American sit- | nation, “as the American Commissioner- > have orders to await further instruc tious from Washington.” The Gaulois says tuese instructions will depend upon the result of the emo tions, which,the paper mentioned thinks will be favorable to the Republicans. The Gaulois continues: “The American government wili eventually recognize that pecuniary i compensation is due to ripain for tho | evacuation of the Philippine islands ami the uegotiatians will continue and be brought to satisfactory conclusion iu n friendly spirit.” WASHINGTON NOT UNEASY. Expected That the Peace Negotiation- Will II - Over Soon. Washington, Nov. 8.—So far as the state department knows there has been no break iu the peace negotiations in Paris, and if any difficulty had arisen officials say it would certainly have been reported promptly to the depart meut. It is assumed, therefore, that there must be some purely internal reason lor the postponement, perhaps the convenience of the commissioners. The advices that have come to hand so far are said to be rather encouraging than the reverse, and there is a dispo sition to agree to the statement rather curiously made by tho Spauis i cabinet yesterdav that there will he three or four more meetings of the joint commis sion. This is taken an as indication that tho Spanish themselves are not looking for a break in the negotiations, but rather expect a peaceful conclusion in a short time. SOLDIERS READY TO MOVE, Men Now at Caiiip Poland Will Stiir- For Georgia This We-1;. Knoxville, Nov. 8.—Troops at Cann Poland are now awaiting marching or- ! decs. It is thought tho Third North j Carolina, a negro regiment, will be tho first to move and go to Americus, Ga., over the Atlanta, Knoxville and North- MARIA TERESA IS WRECKED. Former SpunDh ViMel Goes Down Knroute to Hampton Ronds. Charleston, Nov. 5.—The ocean tug Merritt put into Charleston this morn ing lor supplies. She reported the loss of the craiser Maria Teresa, raised by Constructor Hobson recently, off San Salvador, Bahamas, Nov. 1, iu ths midst of a furious storm. The cruiser left Caimenera, Cuba, on the morning of Oct. 30 in tow for New \ ork. She had already passed Cape Maysi and started northeast around the Bahamas. A furious storm, Warning of which had already been sent out, over- took her and iu her condition she was unable to weather the gale. The strain opened rents in her hull which had been patched to enable her to make the journey and she began to fill rapidly. The Merritt took off Cap tain Harris and the crew from the sink ing ship and she soon went down. The Merritt brought the captain and 13P men, who will proceed north by rail. No lives were lost as far as known. The Teresa was expected to reach Hampton Roads tomorrow, where a big reception for her had been planned by the citizens of Norfolk. The Maria Teresa was probably the finest of the Spanish craft sunk by the American fleet on that memorable July 3, being Admiral Cervera’s flagship, and young Hobson’s feat iu afterwards rais ing her added to his fame. It' turns out, however, that all his efforts were in vain, as the Teresa has gone down while enroute to a United States port. GENERAL LEE IN THE RACE. Declares If e Will Oppose Martin For Senator From Virginia. Richmond, Nov. 5.—General Ijee’u declaration that he is still a candidate for the United States senate and that he proposes to make an (yien and aggres sive campaign next year against Mr. Martin has aroused new interest iu tho senatorial race. The friends of the gen- iral had become pretty well satisfied that he would not make the fight, but all doubt has now been removed aud the only thing that will keep Lee out of the field will be for his duties iu Cuba at that time to be of such a nature that he cannot leave Cuba. The campaign will bo a memorable one if General Lee does return to Vir ginia in the spring or summer aud enter upon such a canvass early of the state as he proposes. It is his purpose to visit every county aud city and to address the people. That ho will dwell upon the incidents of the contest of live years ago, which created such a pro found sensation, there is uo doubt. When General Lee made tho guber natorial race with John Wise in 1885 ha was not accustomed to speaking, though his presence aroused great enthusiasm; hut he has since had much experience in speaking under almost all circum stances and will prove a strong man on the stump. on cars and some delay is being occa sioned in moving big shipments. Pig iron movements to the coast for expor tation are very active and a number f roads in order to meet the demands made upon them have placed side pieces on flat cars and u>ed that class of cars for hauling iron instead of box cars. Coal movements are heaviest to the southwest. Adjutant General's Decision. Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 4—Adjut ant General Ligon says that the officers and men of the Alabama National guard who have been in the volunteer service of the federal government will be i >• garded as on a leave of absence and will resume their places in their respective companies in the Alabama National guard. This arrangement will be very satisfactory all around and it will bo gratifying to know that the efficient mi litia iu this state will he retained iu tho service. Spaniards Decline to Yield. Paris, Ncv. 4.—Tho joint session of the peace commissions today lasted two hours. The Spaniards refused the prop ositions made by the Americans on Irst Monday, but the negotiations were Lot broken off. While it is lielieved that no formal counterproposition was made, there was a discussion of the Philippi e question outside the lines of the Ameri can propositions. The commissions then adjourned until next Tuesday. No Disturbance Looked For. Raleigh, Nov. 4.—The ontlook at noon today is that the election Tuesday will he a quiet affair and that no seri ous disturbance will take place at tho polls. The acquittal of Captain Kitchen and others charged with intimidating a registrar is cited by Democrats as an evidence that the reports of intimida tion were exaggerated. Peace Jubilee Arrangements. Atlanta, Nov. 4. — Subcommittees have l>een appointed and all prelimi nary arrangements made for holding the big peace jubilee here on Dec. 14 and 15. Besides President McKinley and members of his cabinet distin- gnished warriorsjare to attend. Luca* Appointed Collector. Washington, Nov. 4.—Tho president has appointed William J. Lucas colleo tor of customi for the district of tifc Johns, Fla. Williams, department quarter- here, ieit for Atlanta this even- L N. master iug. It is doubtful whether the j tymastet:) will reach this camp be;ore the move ment of troops begins. They generally arrive between the eighth and twelfth o: every month. JEFFERSON CONVALESCING. Kor Actor Will Not 1» • Ab <• to Work ill L<*msT n W(•«•!<. New York, Nov. 8.—Joseph Jeffer son is confined in his room at the Ivd- land House and his condition is such that his physicians have deemed it best that he should not act for at least a week, and the Fifth Avenue theater, accordingly, will be closed for the com ing week. Dr. Daniel P. Pease, one of Mr. Jef ferson’s physicians, said today that tho actor’s illness was not serious, being only an attack of bronchitis, which has caused considerable hoarseness. Mr. Jefferson is now convalescing rapidly, it is said, and will in all proba bility be able to appear next week. Minci's I) HDind Legislation. Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 8.—It is a dull session when the legislature of Alabama does not have to wrestle with a proposed new mining law, and tliia year will bo no exception. The execu tive committee of the United Mine workers met in Birmingham and made a very pressing request upon the legis lature for an improved mining law. Oilier demands were made for a labor lieu law. a semimonthly pay hill and an auticommissary law. A committee was appointed to push these measures in the next assembly. Fcrtil z*r Mill Changes Hands. Charleston, Nov. s.—The stock holders of the Chicora Fertilizer Com pany, of this city met here and deter mined to accept tho bid of $140 per share made for their stock by the \ ir- ginia-Carolina Chemical Company. Negotiations for this sale have lieen m progress for some weeks With the Chicora plant goes that of the Atlantic comiMiuy, the two concerns having an aggregate output of about 80,090 tons ci fertilizer a year. Noted Free Trader I>»ad. London, Nov. 8.—T. B. Potter, tho founder of the Coldsden club, the once fanion; free trade organization, is dead. Tillman and Daniel Speak. Charlotte, N. C., Nov. 5.—One of tho largest Democratic rallies of the present campaign was hold here. Sen ator B. F. Tilhmm of South Carolina and Senator John W. Daniel of Vir ginia were the speakers. They were enthusiastically received. Senator Till man. among other things, said: “In South Carolina no negro editor could slander white women of the state as the Wilmington negro did. That negro ought now to be food for catfish in the bottom of Cape Fear river instead of going around above ground.” Wounded Doctor Recovering. Sylvester, Ga., Nov. 5.—Dr. Wilson, who was shot by deputies several days ago, is guarded at his home near Dale, a crossroads postoffice. He is resting comfortably. The doctor will probably give bond. None of the parties impli cated iu the insurance swindle will be tried this term of court. J. H. Ransucr and J. K. Patterson are unable to give bond, and as a consequence they will remain iu jail till the spring term of court. Georgians May lie Discharged. Atlanta, Nov. 5. — The Second Georgia regiment, recently ordered retained, may be forced to quit the ser vice after all, a poll of several com panies showing very few men who desire to remain. It was planned to fill vacancies from the first, hut indications now are that so many will ask to retire, Colonel Brown may find himself with out a command. Soldiers Heing Examined. Macon, Nov. 5.—The work of examin- ^ ing tho soldiers of the First Georgia preparatory to mustering them out has begun. All of the men will have to be in good physical condition before they will be discharged. If they are in an 1 unhealthy condition they will bo held until they become well. This is done 1 to protect the government against pen sions. Death Sentence Co in in tiled. Decatur, Ala., Nov. 5 —Sheriff Ryan has received a telegram from Governor Johnston notifying him of the commu tation of the sentence of Rosa Buford from death to life imprisonment. Rosa Buford is the young negress who was the instigator of the rape committed on little Nellie Lawton in June, 1897, by Lewis Thompson and Walter Neville. Governor Johnston Alar~«ied. Montgomery, Ala., Nov. 5. — The state mine inspector has of late l>een re porting an unusual number of fatalities from accidents iu the mines and the governor has just directed him to here after report every such ease in detail, reciting exactly how the accident oc curred and who was biumable in the matter. Columbus Uroker Suicides. Con Miirs, Ga., Nov. 5. — Joseph Dooner, a pawnbroker of this city, has committed suicide by firing a pistal ball through his heart. Ill health was the cause. llryau Now Well Again. Savannah. Nov. 5.—Colonel William J. Bryan has about recovered from' oif recent attack of fever.