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Iff,- ■■ F F. (J. Btacy. J. G. Waiuh.aw. l*ri-.lrtont. Vico President THE HATIOML BANK OF GAFFNEY. Capital $50,000.00. \Vtt,l, buy countv claluia, receive dop*)»lt nnd uinke lUierttl loans on unproved paper l>. c. uo«h. t .ishler. The Ledger SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. WE GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Advei- tiser Who Uses the Col umns of This Paper. A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. ESTABLISHED FEB. 1<>, 1894. GAFFNEY CITY. S. C.. FI? I DAY. AUGUST 4, 1899. $1.00 A YEAH. m IV; w MA' / C'- ti/* •v- 4 FIFTEEH PEOPLE ARE RILLEO IN A STORM Carrabelle, Fla., and Vicinity Swept by Winds. ONE SHIP PROBABLY LOST Train Hlown From the Track, Tur pentine Interest-* Damaged mid In jury Done to Crops, the Hurricane llelug the Worst In Years. Tai.latiassek. Ang. 3. — A terrilio wind and rainstorm has passed over this section, doing immense damage and resulting in tho loss of many lives, the exact number not being known owing to tuo prostrated wires. Tho town of Carrabelle, a prosperous port on the Gulf oi Mexico, southwest of this city, was almost completely destroyed. Sev eral boats which were in tho harbor huvo boon wrecked and most of tho long wharf is gone, together with large quan tities of naval stores. At Lanark the boathouses, pavilion and boats have been destroyed. Fully 15 persons are reported drowned at St. Marks. A lew bouses were destroyed at St. Teresa. The McIntyre, Ashmoro gud Curtis mills suffered severely. A passenger train on the Carrabelle, Tal lahassee and Gulf railroad. 35 miles be low Tallahassee, was badly wrecked, but no one reported killed or injured. Tho turpentine interest iu this section is greatly damaged and much injury has been dome to the crops Thu regular midday southbound train from here to Oarrabelio was caught iu a storm at McIntyre and blown from the track. The stout new trestle over the Oekloeknee river at McIntyre was Uown away. A wrecking train left here at daylight and found over 200 treesacros* the tracks iu a 30-mile run. Nothing can bo heard of tho steamer CrescentUity, plying between Carrabelle and Apalachicola, with a crow of eight. The number of passengers is unknown. It is feared here she is lost, but her cap tain is a very cautious man and may have run her for safety up tho Ohatta- boocheo. The storm was one of tho hardest that ever passed over this section. It came directly up the gulf and started north ward. For hours tho wind was terrific, blowing at a high rate and tho rain fell in torrents, washing away many bridges, endangering thoroughfares and rail roads. Up to noon today no direct informa tion had been received from the coast towns stricken by the storm. There is no communication by wire and tho only hope for nows as to tho extent ot the damage done is based on tho belief of the ollicials of the Carraheile, Tallahas see and Gulf railroad that a train will get in today from tho coast. They hope a tram will reach Tallahassee by 4 this afternoon. Gangs ot ingn have been working steadily on tho roadbed over Biuco the storm ceased. Reports of loss of life continue to be hear*!, but there is no confirmation. It is believed, however, that loss of life, if any occurred, will fall heaviest among the firshermen plying their trade along tho coast. Several trainmen were badly injured in tho train which was blown from the track during the storm. SERVE “EMBALMED” BEER. Hoard of Control F-verelscd About n Georgian’s Proposition. Columbia, S. O., Aug. it.—Tho state board of control is exercised about "em balmed” beer, which it alleged the dis pensary has been serving to its custom ers Tho board has been sitting for ■everal days handling sundry liquor questions and yesterday George Moyer of Savannah, representing the Georgia Brewery association, appeared before it with the request to lie allowed to keep steamed beer iu a warehouse iu Beau- ford. Mr. Meyer gave a lecture on the uian- Ofacturo of beer and showed the board that the stuff used iu the dispensaries was treated with salicylic acid to pre serve it. Beer with that acid as a con stituent, was "embalmed,” and by good brewers was called ‘‘funeral’’ beer. This acid is the same used iu preserving tho famous army beef. The state chemist was immediately summoned and will report on tho sev eral brands of beer given him to ex amine. MOST SINGULAR ACCIDENT. Fulling Tree Kills u Lady and lladly Injures Her Kseort. Raleigh, Aug. 3.—As the result of a singular accident near Wilson, a young lady has lost her life, and a young man will probably lose bis mind. A farmer was felling a fall pine near a highway, intending it to fall towards tho woods. Seeing iuat it would fall across tho road he ran to warn passers by. He was too late. The tree fell as a buggy, in which were Miss Jane Fulghum and Fabms Lewis, came up at a swift pace. They were returning home from a picnic. Their legs were broken and thoir skulls fractured, tho horse killed and the buggy wrecked. News has reached hero of Miss Ful- ghum's death. Lewis is yet alive, though in an extremely critical condi tion. It is feared his reason is gone. Water Comp my KnJ lined. Greenville, S. C., Aug. 3.—The city of Greenville has enjoined tho Paris Mountain Water company from supply ing this place with more water from the new reservoir. Tho injunction was the result of a row over the water question, whicii has been iu progress for several weeks. Oittaens allege that tho water coming from tho now reservoir is con taminated by vegetable and animal matter aud is unfit to drink. Shot Down at Ills Door. Atlanta, Ang. W. H. Alexander, 80 years old, was shot down by an un known assassin as ho started to enter hie home on Stonewall street, this city, last night. The wounded man is in a serions condition and may die. Detec tives are at work on the caito. MRS. PEROT IS REMANDED. liultlmorc Wuiiihu Accused of Abduc tion In Court at London. London, Aug. 3.—Mrs. William Y. Perot of Baltimore, Md., who was ar rested at Liverpool on an extradition warrant July 27 after reaching that port from Canada, charged wiih tho abduc tion of her daughter Gladys, and who was brought here and remanded tho same day on AI100 bail with two sure ties, appeared for examination this morning iu the Bow street police court. She was again remanded on the same bail aud with the same sureties. Mrs. Perot looked remarkably well and entered the court bolding her daughter by tho band, escorted by her brother, Mr. G. Pierce, aud Lady Colin- canipbell. Mr. N. Blood, a brother of Lady Colincampbell, who accompanied Mrs. Perot to this country, entered tho court a low initiates later. There was some excitement iu tho courtroom when Mr. W. II. Perot, father-in-law of Mrs. Perot, entered, accompanied by Mr. O. Denseu of tho United States embassy. Mr. Perot ad vanced to greet tbo child, but sue hid her face in her hands, muttering: "I don’t wish to speak to you.” "But, my dear,” he replied, "I have a letter from your father aud he sends his love. ” Tho child wept, but did not answer, and Mr. Perot seemed much hurt. Mr. Crane, representing the United States embassy, said that extradition papers marked "urgent” aud "p.oss- ing” were handed this morning to ofil- cials of the British foreign office aud now on their way to the homo office. Some days must necessarily elapse, ho added, before copies of the documents could be placed in the magistrate’s hand. Therefore Mr. Crane asked th\t the prisoner be remanded. Counsel for Mrs. Perot acquiesced. WORLD’S RECORD BROKEN. ii uiisen Itidi's One Thousand Miles In Ninety-Three Hours. Minneapolis, Aug. 3.—The world's bicycle record of 1,000 miles, held by T. A. Edge of London, England, aud made over an ordinary turnpike road, has been broken by A. A. Hausen, who fin ished his long ride early today and suc ceeded iu covering the distance in 93 hours, 44 minutes. The time made by Edge was 105 hours, 19 minutes. It may bo questioned whether Han sen will be accorded in all quarters the world’s record, as ho rode over a boule vard, while Edge made his ride over an ordinary road. At the same time it is questionable whether Hansen’s path was at all superior to the hard ma cadam of the English country road. Ilunseu bad one very bad bridge to climb twice iu every 10 mile trip and there were spots iu the path that would disgrace a wagon road. The Minneapolis rider finished at 2:54 this morning after huv'ag been actually iu the saddle 73 hours. In order to make tho thing sure as to distance Han sen was sent, another 20 miles after com pleting his i ide. Hansen finished in very good condi tion, considering tho severity of. tho task ho had in hand. LEAPED FROM A WINDOW. Ilrotlier of Kormer Senator Turpie Commuted Suicide. Fayette, Ind., Aug. 3.—James II. Turpie, brother of foimer Senator Tur pie, and one of tho best known residents of this city, committed suicide at 2 o’clock this morning by plunging head first from the third story window of the Hotel Lahr. His body struck a steuo paving on Fifth street. Turpie registered at the hotel at mid night aud was assigned a room. He hud completely disrobed before making tho plunge from the window. The po lice ambulance was called aqd Turpie taken to St. Elizabeth's hospital, in sight of his residence. There is no known reason for the act. lie is married and has a family living in comfortable style in tho aristocratic part of tho city. JAMES BAKER IS ON TRIAL. Case Just Ili-ached, Although Set For Last Tuesday. Bakboukville, Ky., Aug. 3.—The case against James Baker, charged with tho murder of Wilson Howard iu Clay county, for which Wiley Baker is also indicted and Tom Baker was indicted, has just been reached, although set for Tuesday. Special Judge Dishman pre sided. A jury was impaneled and the hearing of the testimony begun. Tho commonwealth has about 25 wit nesses, tbo defense 18. Judge Dishmuu says bearing of testimony will not be concluded before Saturday. This alleged murder took place 10 miles from Man chester iu April, 1895, Burch Storrs and W ilsou Howard being ambushed aud killed. T< xus Highti* Hound Hairs. Austin, Aug. 3.—The round bale com press representatives endeavored to se cure a mandamus to force the secretary of state to accept one of their charters in order that they might do business iu the state. He refused to grant the char ter aud the company sought mandamus proceedings in the supremo court. As the court is on a vacation, the matter will have to go over until fall. This round bale company has been classified among tho trusts by tho Texas legis lature. Mtrlkvrs Iteturu to Work. Port Huron, Mich., Aug. 3.—The striking machinists at the Grand Trunk locomotive shops returned to work to day. Tho men took Mechanical Si per- intendent Mulkfiold’s statement that he will investigate as a favorable indica tion toward granting their demands. Tho chances appei good for au amica ble settlement. CZAR PLEASED WITH OUTCOME AT HAGUE Much Accomplished Toward Preventing War. THE DISARMAM .'NT PLAN A New Feud In Kentucky. London, Ky., Aug. 8 —A new feud Is reported to have broken out on Barues Fork in Letcher county, Ky., between tiio Wrights and Holbrooks on one side and the Reynolds and Bentleys on the other. Each faction is heavily armed witu Winchesters and are occupying adjacent lulls. Au outbreak isoxpected at any time. “Without Impairing the Sovereign Rights of the Individual States, the Results A (lord a Fresh Husis For In ternational Fence.” St. Petersburg, Aug. 8.—The Official Messenger today publishes a govern ment communique reviewing lengthily the result of The Hague peace confer ence. After referring to tho sympa thetic reception the powers accorded the czar’s ‘‘magnanimous appeal for peace” it proceeds: "Tbo results of tho conference have fully come up to the expectations of the government. It has been found neces sary for tho conference to postpone a definite settlement of the complicated question of the suspension of arma ments until fully elucidated by the dif ferent governments. Nevertheless tho lightening of military burdens is already admitted by unanimous resolution to be urgently desirable for all nations. "On the other hand tho labors of the conference will doubtless exorcise influ ence iu regulating the customs of war aud stopping cruelties. Tho various states have agreed to use Ufl thoir re sources iu favor of tho maintenance of peace and the abolition of war. It is now au established fact that mediation, which hitherto depended on the good will of tho states interested, can hence forward be effered by a third power on its own initiative." The communiqne concludes: "Without impairing the sovereign rights of the individual states, tho re sults alford a fresh basis for interna tional peace. The necessity for a solu tion of tho czar’s proposals is admitted by all the powers and tho march of events will indicate tho means to be employed in securing tho welfare of mankind ami the full attainment of tho ejects iu view.” HOW THE iFEVER STARTED. Old Soldier Ilrouglit Genus From Cuba Rarly Lust Montli. Washington, Aug. 8—The marine hospital ollicials at Hampton have suc ceeded in tracing and locating the former inmate of tho soldiers’ homo who is believed to have brought yellow fever to that place. His name is Wil liam Thomas. lie arrived at the home on a transport from Santiago, where he had been visiting, between Ju'V 2 and 5 last. lie was admitted to the home ns a veteran aud shortly afterward de veloped chills and fever. In the light of subsequent events, the experts believe there little doubt that ho was affected with a mild case of yel low fever, although it was not diagnosed as such at the time. When well enough to travel be left the borne and his baggage was scut to Phoebus. The man himself wont to Columbus City, Wash., where he now is. •Surgeon General Wyman regards it as fortunate that Thomas went to such a high altitude, as it lessens any danger of infection. Burgeon General Wyman had a call this morning from Colonel A. J. Smith, inspector general of the Hampton home. He was accompanied by Geueial Mar tin McMahon. Colonel Smith presented u letter from William B. ETankltn, pres ident of the board of managers of the homo, authorizing Colonel Smith to act for the board in co operating with the surgeon general in every possible way. Colonel Smith and General McMa hon, after talking over tho situation with Dr. Wyman, left for Norfolk, where they will manage the collection and transmission of supplies to tho home during the continuance of tho quarantine. C harity Chief IVstlfl-s. New York, Aug. 3.—Charities Com- missionar lAntrey testified before tho Mazet investigating committee today that he had given contracts to Hergau & Slattery because he believed them to be a good firm. Mr. Luntrey said he did not know Jules Schroeder, who was accused yesterday of taking $300 to ob tain a place on the police force for Fred erick Hall. Yesterday Hall testified that Schroeder was a friend of Lan troy’s. A Joint W’age Conference. Pittsburg, Aug. 8.—At a joint wage conference of the American Flint Glass- workers’ union and manufacturers, to day, the Paste Mold scale was settled upon the basis of last year’s wages aud a reduction of a half hour a day in the working hours. A subcommittee is working on the machine made chimney scale, which promised to make trouble, aud a compromise is expected. A Dance Floor Gives Way. East Liverpool, O., Aug. 3.—During a dance at Wellsville last night tho floor of tho room gave way aud the audience ot 200 men and women was precipitated into the cellar, a distance of 12 feet. Many persons were injured, several had lames broken, hut no one was fatally in jured so far as knowu. Crooked Work at Havana. Havana, Aug. 3.—A Cuban general in a letter published iu The Indepea- dencia today says some commanders of tho Cuban army have taken advantage of tho 13,000,000 gratuity to got money from tho soldiers for granting them the certificates necessary to enable them to colleot their quota. McKinley Out For a Walk. Plattsburo, N. Y., Ang. 8. — The president was out early this morning aud about 0 o’clock went for a long walk towards the lake, accompanied by Dr. Rtxey. Mis. McKtuloy’s health coutinuea to improve. ANTI-GOEBEL FOLK MEET AT LEXINGTON STARTS FOR AMERICA Conference Will Decide on A Slight Mishap Delays the Measures to Be Taken. j Yacht Shamrock. FULL STATE TICKET SURE LEISURELY VOYAGE OVER John Y'oung Drown Appears Certain As the KcglUh Cruft nnd Her Kscort SUMMERVILLE TEA GARDEN. Fifty Acre's of Lund Now Under Stic- ccsssnl Cultivation. Washington, Aug. 2.—Dr. Charles U. Shepard, who is iu charge of the experimental tea garden at Summer ville, S. C., has made a report to the secretary of agriculture coveriug the progress made up to date. He says there are now about 50 acres of laud under cultivatiou and that 3,000 pounds were sold last year at a profit of 26 per cent. It is estimated that when all tho plants now growing arrive at maturity they will yield 10,000 p muds annually. Dr. Shepard expresses the opinion that the fact that tho ten plants lived throngh last winter when the most in tensely cold weather in the history of the section was experienced is a guar antee that tho weather conditions will prove satisfactory. The labor problem, bo says, has been solved by establishing a school for tho education of negro chil dren iu toapicking. The quality of tho tea also has proved satisfactory. Of the black tea he says: "It has a distinctly characteristic flavor, and like some of the choicer Oriental teas, its liquor has more strength than its color indicates.” The green tea, he says, has attracted keen interest in the trade and among the consumers. He adds that Oriental tea can hardly furnish tho like in this country. ROADS ORDERED TO BUILD. Plans For New Depots In Atlanta Must He Filed Shortly. Atlanta, Ang. 2.—The state railroad commission has ordered every lino en tering the city to file plans for a new passenger station within 00 days. The Western aud Atlantic has the option of remodeling the old station, but the other roads mnst got up plans for separate stations. The order is addressed tp tho South ern, Atlanta and West ^oiut, Georgia, Central of Georgia and the Seaboard Air Line, and directs each one to select a site and prepare plans. This action was taken because the roads submitted uo proposition, as re quested some time ago, although plans had been prepared aud approved by tho officials of some roads. Unlets the roads take hold of the case at once and file their plans before Oct. 1 they will he liable to prosecution aud a fine of |5,000. The commission can repeat the operation of citing the roads and making tresh cases as long as they fail to comply with the orders. The probalile effect of the commis sion’s order will bo to bring all the roads together upon a union depot plan or force the building of two new depots. Maryland D< niaernts Act. Baltimore, Aug. 2.—Tho Democratic state couveutiou, which was held at Ford’s Opera House iu this city today, resulted in the nomination of the fol lowing ticket: For governor, John Wal ter Smith of Worcester county; for at torney general, Isidor Ruyuer of Balti more; for comptroller general, Joshua W. Herring of Carroll county. The convention was uuusnally harmonious and all the nominations were made by acclamation. Father and Son on Trial. Thomakton, (Ea., Aug. 2.James Moore aud his son, Charley Moore, are on trial hero for the mtirder of Math McCord. A new develpmont in the case is the indictment by the grand jury of Mrs. Kendrick, the sister of Jt^mes Moore, and near whose residence the killing occurred, for having partiepated in the murder. of Getting the Gubernatorial Nomi nation and MuJ jr Johnston Is Men tioned For Lieu tenant. Lexington, Ky., Aug. 2.—A confer ence of Bryan Democrats oppose^ to I William Goebel for governor of Ken tucky is in progress here today to de cide upon measures to be taken. There are upward of 200 silver Democrats here, headed by ox-Governor John Young Brown. Tho formal meeting began at 1 o’clock, hut several informal conferences wore held this morning. The chief question at issue is as to the policy of nominating a fall state ticket or ouly candidates for governor and lieu tenant governor. Tho drift of opinion seems to favor a full ticket as tho most effective way of showing disapproval of the motb':il$ of convention that nominated the Goebel ticket. Ex-Governor Brown is the only man now discussed for governor and Major P. P. Johnston, late chairman of tho Democratic state committee aud presi dent of the National Trotting Horse Breeders’ association, is the popular choice for lieutenant governor. There will be no effort to secure tho regular Democratic emblem aud the popular suggestion for the emblem is a portrait of Bryan. The conference will likely call the anti-Goebel state convention about Aug. 16 to nominate a ticket. South Uurolliilaii Preside*. Pittsburg, Aug. 2.—The tenth anni versary couveutiou of the Young Peo ple's Chnatiau Union of the United Presbyterian church opened at Duqoesne Garden tonight. The oxercUpt bqgan with a prayer and praise service. Tho Uev. J. S. MoSatt of Chester, S. 0., president of the convention, preaided. Lyindilng tit Forrrst, Ala. Gkobgianna, Ala., Aug. 2.—Solomon Jones, a negro who attempted an assault upon the young daughter of a prosper ous white farmer named Watford, who lives near Forrest, a village iu thil uuuty, has been lynched neat there. Leave Fuirlc, i ht.'Assembled Crowds Cheer ESntliuslusticully and Sing “Rule Hritnniiiu.” Glasgow, Aug. 8. — The cup chal lenger Shamrock tailed from Fairle this morning, accompanied by Sir Thomas Lipton's steam yacht Erin, gaily decorated with flags. Shamrock, after proceeding a short distance, had a slight mishap to her bowsprit aud bad to return hero, thus delaying her departure for some timo. As tho two yachts proceeded down the river, whose banks were thronged with speetators, they were greeted with enthusiastic cheers, intermingled with singing “Buie Britannia.” The craft in tho vicinity of Fairle displayed flags iu honor of tho depart ing challenger. The sound of tho whistles and sirens biowing in honor of Shamrock was deafen i Eg. As already cabled, Shamrock will take a southerly coarse. Captain Hogarth expects to reach New York within 28 days, as he does not intend to push the yacht to any extent. She is insured at Lloyds for $20u,000 at 6 per cent. It was noted as a good omen that tho last racing yacht which sailed for Amer ica from Fairle was (he unbeaten Mi nerva, skippered by "Cbajlio” Barr, now skipper of the Columbia. Shamrock’s racing spars will he taken to New York by tho Anchor line steamer City of Rome. Captain Ho garth, just before starting, said he con sidered the Shamrock to be a perfect racing machine. BLACKS INDORSE CANDLER. Negro Preachers of 'Memphis Praise the Governor’s Utterance. MemTHIS, Aug. 3.—The negro minis ters’ alliance of tho city c*f Memphis has sent the following to Governor Candler of Georgia: "We note with pleasure tho stand you have taken regarding lynching* and the Crimes which lead to them. "We believe that all crimes should bo punished; that the well being of the country at large requires it, and we are heartily in favor of punishing every man that is guilty of the crimes for which men are lynched. "We sympathize with the persons and homes which are outraged, and have nothing but condemnation for the wretch who commits such crimes. But we firmly believe that lynching, instead of discouraging and tending to stop tho commission of crimes, causes them to increase, because lynching itself is a terrible crime, which destroys respect for law and makes bloodthirsty crimi nals of the youth ot our country. "We heartily concur with you, sir, iu the sentiment expressed by you that ‘the ordinary processes of law' are am ply sufficient to punish all crimes,’ and we assure you that the best class of ne groes stand ready to aid tho officers of the law iu bringing to justice all per sons guilty of crime. "In view of the above sentiments, we decided by unanimous vote, while in regular meeting, to express to you our most hearty commendation of your mauly utterances in behalf of law and order, as given through the Associated Press in your interview of July 31.” MORMONS ROUGHLY USED. Thrown From Their Church In Ken tucky and Clubbed. Pineytlle, Ky., Aug. 3.—Two men claimiug to he Mormon preachers passed throfigh here today enroute to the moan- tains of Tennessee. They say that while preaching at Middle Fork Creek, 26 miles cast of here, Sunday, about a dozen armed men came to their log church in an intoxicated condition and attacked them while they were preach ing. The Bibles wore torn to pieces and tho preachers thrown from the church and clubbed. The assailants then rid dled the church with bullets aud gave the preachers two hours to leave. On arrival here the preachers looked like tramps and were badly used up. Twa Young Women Drown. Augusta, Ga., Aug. 3.—-A sad acci dent occurred hei!; by which two young married women lost thoir lives. They were sisters, Mrs. Maggie Walton, aged 25, aud Mrs Ida Outzis, aged 19. The unfortunate ladies drowned while bath ing in the Savannah river. A young man who accompanied them almost perished in attempting to effect their rescub. (Jmirantlne by Alah nnn. MoNTUOMfKY, Ala, Aug. 3.—Gover nor Johnston has i.-sued state quarau- tiue, applying to persons aud personal baggage, against soldiers’ home, Pbo&> bus, Hampton, Old Point Comfort, New port News and other places hereafter Infected. This applies to all persons who have been in the above mentioned [ daces within ten days before coming tere. Dent His Wife to Daatb? Albany, Ga , Aug. 3.-—W. J. Glazier, a native of Germany, who has resided in Albany for eight years, is confined io Dougherty county jail on a charge of beatiug his wife to death. Glazier has long boruo an unsavory reputation iu the community. geiiola May Have Lynching. Sknosa, Go., Aug. 3.—John Mullins, a negro, attempted an assault on tbo wife of Mr. James Cook, 2 miles south of towu. He was captured after an ex citing chase aud lodged iu jail at New* can. There is talk of lynching. OREGON VOLUNTEERS TALK. Nearly ICvrrything Unt Wheat Can He liaised In the IMi.llppine*. San Francisco, Aug. 3.—With a view to obtaining reliable information regard ing tho agriculture and other wealth producing possibilities of tho Philip pines, the repre*cntativo of tho Associ ated Press interviewed a large portion of tho Oregon volunteers, whoso long stay on the islands afforded them excel lent opport unities for observation. Most of the troops believe that the land of tho Phihpp’.nes is well adapted to American agriculture, with the ex ception of the cultivation ot wheat, but they add that nearly all the agricultural land, and cjrtaiuly the best of it, is in the possession of the church authorities and would have to be purchased by in tending settlers. The soldiers of the Oregon regiment are almost to a man emphatic iu oppo sition even tq the suggeattou of making natives of the Philippines citizens of the United States, although the opinion seems to prevail that American labor laws could advantageously be put iu operation on the islands. GENERAL TORRES WOUNDED. Famous Indian Fighter Not Killed as at First Reported. Los Angeles, Aug. 3.—A dispatch from General A. L. Torres has been re ceived to the effect that bis father, the famous Luis E. Torres, was wounded, but not killed by iho Yaquis. The wounded general is now at Torn, the Yaqui capital. General A. L. Torres aud Colonel Bawo are now in command of the main troops in the field aud will continue the campaign in that section until General Torres ts able to resume command. Marshal P. Wright of Missouri, owner of mining property in the Yaqui coun try, has arrived hero. He if intimately acquainted with tbd Yaquis aud their habits. It is h(« opinion that they will continue a vigorous campaign. Judge Morales of the Urea district has also arrived hero. It is his opinion that General Torres’ plan of campaign is to dnv) tho Yaquis into the Sierra Madre mountains and hold them there. The report that Chief Tetabito is killed is not authentic. CHAIRMAN JQ.4ES TO QUIT. He Will Reliro Hrforc tho Natloual Couvl-utioii Meets. Washington, Aug. 8.—Senntot Jones of Arkansas wished to return home from Europe as early as Sept. 1, but his physician laid Upon him the injunction not to leave there before Oct. 1. The senator writes to a friend ia this city that lid feels as Weil as at any time iu 20 years aud has not the slightest pre- monition of another attack of heart dis ease from which ho suffered. It is learned from a friend of the sen ator that be is not ambitious to hold tho chairmanship of the executive commit tee of his party, but that it was not deemed wise to resign at this time and invite a scramble for tho place, llouce, without quoting Senator Jones himself, ho says that tho senator will resign tho leadership of the Democratic committee by the timo of tbo national convention, so as to give an opportunity for tho choice of another man. BOYCOTT IS ON THE WANE. Cleveland Street Cars Now Carrying More Passengers. Cleveland, Aug. 8.—Absolute quiet reigned throughout tho city lust night and today. Street car service was main tained last uight on the Union street lino, which passes through one of the most turbulent sections of tho city’, without trouble. The military force ts beiug rapidly withdrawn and by tho close of the present week the last com pany of soldiers will probably he or dered home. There was a decided increase in the number of passengers carried on the Big Consolidated this morning. Many well informed persons who have watched the progress of tho boycott closely be lieve that the movement has reached its limit and is now on the wane. Governor Urged to R< p »rt. Baton Rouge, La., Aug. 3.—Govor- nor Foster received another telegram from the state department yesterday asking him to hurry forward his rfeport on the Tallulah, La., lynching. The department gives no reasons for this second request, hot it is presumed that the Italian government representatives are pressing/ho state oflicials for a state ment of tho occurronee. Negro Shoots Two Officer*. Henderson, Ky., Aug. 3 —Two offi cers were seriously wounded last uight in au atteuip’ to arrest William Morris, a notorious negro, who shot Policeman Slayton at Madisonville, two weeks ago. The injured men are Policemen Elvah A Henry, who will die, and James Manion. Morris escaped, but blood hounds have been put on his trail Smallpox Near Knoxville. Knoxville, Aug. 3.—A smallpox epi demic has broken out in Claiberue county. There are said to be 50 cases. The authorities are alarmed. It was from that section that the epidemic of two years ago originated in this city and at Middlesboro, Ky. Action is ex pected by the state authorities. Storm at Hlloxl, Mi*«. Biloxi. Miss., Aug. 3.—The oppres sive hot s|>eil prevailing iu this section for the past ten days or more was broken last evening about 5 o’clock by a ter rific thunder and lightning storm, fol lowed by a cooling aud much needed rain. ______ ”,">00 Men on a Strike. WiLKEbBARKE, Pa., Aug. 3.—The em ployes ot five big colltries in the anthra cite region have gone on ntriko. The main grievance is alleged excessive dockage. It is estimated that nearly 2,500 men are idle. Root Got** to Nrw York. Washington, Aug. 8.—Secretary Root left this evening for New York to he absent until Monday. It is quite likely that he will see the president before he returns to Waahiugtou. NO MORE CASES OR DEATHS AT HAMPTON Yellow Fever Situation Now Under Control. AN ENCOURAGING REPORT Governor Woodfli’, In Charge of tho Soldiers’ Ilom ", Announces That tho Disease Is Being Held In Check by the Prompt Step* Taken. Newport News, Va., Ang. 2.—Gov ernor Woodfiu of the soldiers’ home at 10 o’clock today gave out tho following official statement: "No new cases of yellow fever; no deaths! situation practically nnder con trol” Many of Hie host men in Newport News have velnntoered aud are on the quarantine line, which has been in creased more than triple in the last few hours. Tho presence of the disease at Phoe bus, as indicated iu the press dispatches, has not been officially communicated to Dr. Wyman. Tho accuracy of tbo re port, however, is not doubted, as such a condition of affairs was anticipated. A house to house inspection of the vil lage has boon ordered. Surgeon Snowden, at Alexandria, Va., was this morning directed to care fully inspect all persons arriving by rail or water at Hampton aud vicinity and to keep them under detention if neces sary. Sipiilar instructions have boon sent to marine hospital officers at all Chesapeake bay ports. VESSELS REFUSE TROOPS. Difficulty In R< moving the Soldiers From Fort 31ouroe. Washington, Ang. 2. — Some diffi culty Is being experienced iu removing tho troops from Fort Monroe. None of the steamship companies will take them and just at present uo government transports are available. It was in tended that the troops should be con veyed by tjre Pennsylvania railroad’s transport from Fort Monroe to Capa Charles aud by the Pennsylvania rail road to Battery Point, but tho Norfolk authorities have notified the Pennsylva nia officials that if the transport is nsdu for that purpose she will not be allowed to enter Norfolk for five days, which would cut off communication for the railroad between Cape Charles and Nor folk. General Merritt has acceded to tho request of General Wyman and the gar rison at Fort Monroe will be sent to Borne place farther north than Battery Point, Del. Tho location has not yet been fixed. It is stated at the war department that the request of Governor Tyler that a sufficient number of United States troops be retained at Fort Monroe to act as quarantine guard cannot be granted, as there is uo authority to use troops for such purpose. Assistant Surgeon Von Ezedorf, the New Orleaus expert, today reportfed to the marine hospital service his arrival at Norfolk enroute to Old Poiut and Hampton, where he will assist Drs. Pet- tus, Wa'diu aud White. Hospital Stew ard Kolb also reported for duty at Hampton. Acting Asnistaut Surgeon Frank Donaldson, an immune, was or dered to report to Dr. White at Hamp ton to help naudlo the outbreak at Phoe bus. Surgeon General Wyman is still de tained in Washington attending to the executive work of tho service, which has been increased largely iu the prti- ent excitement. He is uot likely to go to the scene of the outbreak unless there is a decided change in tho present fa vorable outlook. SHOPS MOVE TO COLUMBIA. Southern Railway Curpeniers and Painter* Leave Charleston. Charleston, Aug. 2.—The passenger car repairers and painters of the Sonth- ern railroad have l>eon ordered to report to Columbia, if they would hold their jobs with the road, as the repair and paint thop here is to be abandoned im mediately. The rqpd has splendid facilities in Charleston for the work, but has de cided to amalgamate the Charleston and Columbia shops, and the latter place being the more convenient, the Charles ton carpcntersaud painters were ordered to Columbia. The men are given until Wednesday to report for work iu Columbia. The force is a large cue and will prove quite aq addition to tho Columbia colony of railroad workers. Fight on Wilson Continues. Florence, S. C., Ang. 2.—Senator John L. McLaurm aud G. G. Thomp son, Esq., have returned from Wash ington, whore they went to have a con ference with the postmaster general in regard to the appointment of J. E. WU- son, a negro, as postmaster at this place. Notmug definite was accom plished, hut they were led to believe that there is still some hope, and were encouraged to continne the opposition. South’* Largest Factory. Columbia, S. O., Ang. 2.—Books of subscription to the capital stock for tbs largest cotton factory in tho south were opened yesterday morning aud by even ing the entire $1,600,000 capital had been subscribed and officers elected. All the officers and directors are Oolnm- bums. W. B. Bmith Whaley, one of the men who purchased the Columbia canal, is president. The charter will he got and ground broken at once. Scabo«r<1 Loses Its Case. Raleigh, Ang. 2.—Judge Brown, in chambers at Oxford, has decided the ice factory case of the Hygienic Ice com- panv of Charleston, S. C., against tho Seaboard Air Line, his decision beifig at all points in favor of the ice company, and that the railroad had by the delay of its attorneys here hi filing its appeal from the verdict for $20,000 damage*, forfeited all right ot appeal Tbo rail road appeals to the supremo court. ^,3 | • /I •lit I BW 2*' •