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V F. (1. Stai'Y, I’roslrtent. J. O. Wakdi-aw. Vt<*o (*n*!ii<l«'n THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNEY. Capital $50,000.00. Wn.t. bnv county elninis. rc Hv<> cioposl*. tirul m. kt; lltiorul loiuis on approved paper 11. C. lioss. Cashier. The EDGER SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. Wt UUARANT 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 FED. 16, 1894. GAFFNEY CITY, S. C.. FIJI DAY, AUGUST 18, 1899. #1.00 A YEAH. Ef-EYnili nr.uro run FIRST TIME IN COURT Story of His Sufferings on Devil’s Island. IIADAME HENRY TESTIFIES Prisoner, on living Asked Kor a Statf- uicnt, M.ikes a Most Patlietic Ileply anil Is Loudly Applauded by the Audience. Rf.nnks Frauco, Aug. 1ft.—Immedi ately after the witnesses had entered the courtroom tins morning, Maitro Djtnauge, counsel for Captain Dreyfus, a: plied for an adjournment on account of Maitre Lubon’s absence. Major Carriero, the government commissary, unexpectedly arose and opposed the ap plication in the mos* vehement manner, with the gestures of a stump orator. He read a certificate from Labori's doc- b rs which, however, was a weak point, ns It only said it might not ba impossi ble for Labori to attend on Monday. Major Oarriere dilated upon the fact that (he entire world was anxiously awaiting a decision and upon the neces sity of ending the suspense. The court retired for tiU minutes, dur ing which time the audience discussed the probable result, the general impression being that the judges, in view of Major Carnere’s strong opposition, would re fuse the application for adjournment. This proved to be the case, as Colonel Jouuust, on his return, read a unani mous decision of the court rejecting the application on the ground that the ic-asous advanced were insufficient. Captain Dreyfus listened to the an nouncement with characteristic com posure. Dreyfus Weeps In Court. The feature of the day’s proceedings was ,he store of the sufferings of Drey fus on Devil’s island, his prison off tne coast of Guiana. Dreyfus wept in court when the clerk read a document re counting the details of his incarcera tion. The proceedings opened with the application of M. Demauge for an ad journment. This was followed by the deposition of M. Guerin, the former minister of justice, who, however, only repeated the evidence ho had given be fore the court ot cassation. M Lebon, the former minister of the colonies, a big red-bearded man, then testified in justification of his instruc tions to treat Dreyfus rigorously, de claring that the extreme stringency only dated from the time he thought an attempt would be made to rescue the prisoner. Colonel Jouaust, president of the courtmartial, asked Dreyfus if ho had any questions to put to the witness and ho replied in an emotional voice: "No, sir; I am here to defend my honor. I do not wish to speak of the atrocious suffering which for live years I, a Frenchman and an innocent man, suffered on the Isle do Diablo.” M. Demange here asked that the offi cial report of the treatment of Dreyfus on Devil’s island, which was published in the newspapers last week, should be read. The clerk of the court did so, ‘ and in a sympathetic tone recounted the harrowing tale of Dreyfus’ mental and physical sufferings and inhuman treat ment on the island. Deep drawn breaths of indignation came Irom the hearers as the reading proceeded. Dreyfus at first watched the faces of the judges with his usual composure, but gradually, as the story proceeded and incidents of his awful ex istence w’ere brought up before him, his eyes grev/ dim and tears glistened in his eyes and slowly trickled down his cheeks. (ireat Sympathy Kor Him. Dreyfus could stand it no longer and for the first time during his trial gave way to his emotions and silently wept The faces of the audience exfcressod sympathy with the prisoner, and gen darmes sitting beside Dreyfus turned und gave him a look of unconcealed compassion. General Mender, who, with M. Le bon, was seated in the front row of the witness seats, listened to the reading of the report unmoved, while Colonel Jou- nust followed it with an air of bored tolerance. M. Lebon afterwards returned to the stand and added a few more words in justification of his couuuct and then Colonel Jouaust ordered the next wit ness to be brought in. All eyes were turned towards the door of the right of the stage and a moment later the form of a woman dressed in deep mourning appeared in the doorway and accompa nied by a nonconuuisaioued ollicer ad vanced to the platform. It was the widow of Colonel Henry, the French etticer who committed Sui cide in ] rison, after confessing to forg ing certain documents in the case. With pale lace and hand upraised Ite- fore the crucifix, she took the oath to tell the truth. Madame Henry is of medium height and has a common caste of features and certainly could be described as at tractive. She at once put herself at ease, leaning forward with both hands resting 011 the rail of the witness stand. In an attitude of complete self posses sion she gave her evidence, accompany ing the words with frequent gestures. Tol'l Her of Kor-jcrics. Her evidence, however, was of little weight tsho admitted the frequent vis its of Riterhazy to her husband and said her husband fold her he had forged one document "in order to save the honor of the country.” Shu gave her evidence 111 a matter-of- fact way and was in no wise the sympa thetic figure the anti Drcyfasites have tried to make her. General Uogel in undress uniform followed. His evidence was patriotic diatribe against Dreyfus from beginning to end. The court adjourned till tomorrow on tiie conclusion of General Uogel's mon ologue. Colonel Jouaust previously asked Dreyfus if he wished to say anything, nnd (he prisoner, who, during General Hogcl’s fnluiiuation against him, sev era) times made a movement as if to rise and retort, but was waved down by Colonel Jouaust. ros*- and 111 that voice which is not agr cable in mdinary times, but when strangled with emo lion as it was today has a thrilling ef fect on his hearers, ho cried, crushing his kepi in his hand: "My colonel, it is a frightful thing that every day they tear out my heart and soul without my being able to re ply. It is awful torture for an innocent man and a loval soldier. It is a fright ful thing. Frightful! Frightful!!” The audience, profoundly stirred, be gan to applaud, but the applause was quickly suppressed. M Demange then announced that ho would question Gen eral Rogel tomorrow. M. Labori passed a better night. Ho had some sleep and his condition is more reassuring. The assailant of tho lawyer has not been captured. ACQUITTAL NOW PREDICTED. Syndicate of Murderers Alleg d to Have Dreyfus on the 1,1st. New York, Aug. 10.—Joseph R-i- naoh cables the following statement to The Journal and Advertiser: “The shooting of Libori will warm up the atmosphere of the court as it has disgusted honest men. “Tne attempted assassination is not tho outcome of a weak mind; it is part of a general plan, is coldblooded, pre meditated and paid for. •‘The crime syndicate of assassination feared Labori and wanted his life and his documents. The same men are re sponsible for the raeor which cut Hen ry’s throat, for the rope which hung Locriuier and the pistol that shot La bori. History furnishes no example of a crime so atrocious. “The plot includes the murder of Dreyfus if acquitted. “The murderers who ordered the as sassination will yet be caught. No com promise verdict is possible now. The judges, who hitherto would have been willing to throw a son to the anti-Drey- fusards, wilt now make no concession. "They stole Labori’s papers to feed the dossier. My letter, which was among the stolen documents, will not give the dossier much nourishment. It will doubtless be claimed by the mur dering pariy ‘(hat the Anglo-German syndicate’ hired tho men to shoot Labori in order to awaken sympathy for Drey fus. ‘‘The army accusers are now in full retreat and hoping for revolution. There have been several combinations made to murder Dreyfus. The mur derer has many accomplices. The plot has a platform of two planks: First, subversion of tho republic; second, the murder of those who denounce the gang of forgers. ‘‘Labori’s blood stirs honest souls. Look forward to a speedy acquittal of Dreyfus.” WHITECAPS BEAT NEGROES. P ( ki Ulacks of Greenwood County, S. C., In 11 State of Terror. Greenwood, S. 0., Aug. 1C.—For more than a week a gang of whitecaps has been almost every night whipping negroes in this county. It was at Phoenix, this community, thickly settled by negroes, that the election riot between the blacks and whites took place last November. Since then among the lower class of whites there has been an unrelenting disposi tion to drive om the negroes. The negroes are said to be in a state of terror, and many spend the nights in the woods and swamps, while others seek protection at the houses of their white landlords. The sheriff appealed to Governor Me- Sweeney for assistance, stating that as chief peace ofiicer of the county he was poweriess to suppress the lawlessness. Governor McSweeuey and Attorney General Bellinger are eijiected to reach here today and they will doubtless make a personal investigation of the situation. \Vliter Fight at Charleston. Charleston, Aug. 10.—There is a duel on foot between the city council of Charleston and the city waterworks company for the purchase of the plant. Charleston will soon begin the construc tion of a new system of waterworks which when completed will kill the present water company, and rather than be left with a big waterworks plant it is very likely that it will sell out. Should the city purchase the plant much of die machinery will be used in equipping the new system. M nyor of Anniston Dying. Anniston Ala, Ang. 1ft.—Hon. F. M. Hight, mayor of Anniston, is lying at the point of death. The end is hourly expected. Mayor Right has a cancer ous affection that has prostrated him for mouths. He has been for many years mayor of Anniston and is consid ered one of the brainiest men in the state. He is 5ft years old. Italcigh anil Eastern itoarl. Raleigh, Aug. Id.—The secretary of state has incorporated the Raleigh and Eastern Railway company. The cor- oration will construct a railroad from aleigh to or near Wakefield, in Wake county, or to or near Ear|>sboro, in Johnson county. Tho length of the road will be 20 miles. The capital stock is $100,000. Million Dollar Cotton Mill. Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 16 —New England parties have purcl vsed laud and waterpower at Lick No. 3 in Saint Clair county, this slate, on which to erect one of the largest cotton factories in the south. They propose to begin work in 30 days and will expend over $1,000,000 on the plant. Two Steiunslilps Overdue. Savannah, Aug. 1ft.—The steamship City of Augusta, reported sailed from New York Ssturday and due here Mon day night, has not arrived. The De catur II Miller, from Baltimore, is aleo a day overdue. A little uneasiness is felt for both vessels. Hronrho Coni Mines Open. Chattanooga, Aug. 16.—The famons Bronco Goal mines, at Bronco, Ga., 30 miles from here, after being dosed down for four years, have been opened again and will give employment to 200 miners. Tho general offices are in this city. An Kill Ire Hlork Destroyed. Blackhhkak, Ga , Aug. 16 —An en- tire block at this place has been de stroyed by fire. When discovered the flames were under strong headway, and it was impossible to control them before the buildings were burned. TO MAKE LYNCHING A FEDERAL OFFENSE Negroes at Chicago to Offer a New Statute. DEATH TO BE THE PENALTY National Afro-American Council Will 1'rop ;se That Uncle Sain Take Charge of Mob Law Cases and Mete Out Justice. Chicago, Aug. 17. — The National Afro-American Council of the United States met at BeMiel church today in a convention whidh will last till Saturday evening. Among those in attendance are Bishop Alexander Walters, president; Booker T. Washington. Tuskegee, Ala.; Bishop W T . H. Turner and W. A. Pled ger, Atlanta, Ga. One of the most important matters to bo presented will be the following pro posed federal statute: "Whenever any number of men as semble in any state cr territory of the Uniud States with the intent to take the life of any person who has been ac cused, without due process of law or the commission of any criminal offeuse by lynching, burning, cutting, maim ing or by taking the life by any unlaw ful means of any person so accused, such acts will be declaMd a crime against the government of the United States, and whoever is privy to such at tempt or present, aiding in the commis sion of such offense, shall be tried in any United States court aud if con victed shall be punished by death. And it is further enacted that the govern ment of the United States shall have the right to interfere in any state or ter ritory of the United States where men assemble for the purpose of lynching any neison. "Whoever shall tamper or interfere with or intimidate any witness who has been properly summoned to give testi mony m any case of said lynching shall, upon conviction, be fined not lets than $1,000 or punishment by imprisonment in the penitentiary for not less than three years, or both.” The council will also attempt to shape the political po.icy of the negro race. In his address today, Bishop Alexan der Walters, tho president, said: "The goal to be reached is all that is guaranteed to American citizens by the constitution aud declaration of iudo pendeuce—life, liberty aud the pursuit of happiness; tho recognition in all pans of this broad land of the citizenship of the negro; the removal of the barriers erected by prejudice to hinder Afro- Amer.caus from attaining their highest developments. In a word, we desire the opportunity to struggle, unfettered, for the things which some of the white people of this country think are ‘unat tainable’ by the negro, but which they arc careful to keep out of their reach.” The agencies to be used, he said, were education, character, indnotry, wealth and agitation. Some of the delegates say an effort will be made to have congress pass a law making lynching an offense against the United Status laws. HOT SPEECH BY TILLMAN. Sennit, It oh st s Whlttcappeitrs and Says “Kill the Tolberts.” Greenwood, S. C., Ang. 17 —Sena tor Ben Tillman was the principal speaker at a farmers’ institute here yesterday. He pitched into the white- cappers, wlv> have been terrorizing a portion of this connty for the past tea days, whipping inoffensive negroes. The senator called them white cow ards aud said they were a disgrace to the connty. He thought if the Tolberts, the Republican leaders, were still stir ring up the negroes they ought to be dealt with. He said: “If you want to uproot the evil aud kill the snake, go kill the Tolberts, but don’t abuse the poor, innoceut black wretches. "The yaukees,” said the senator, ‘‘are watching us closely and the eyes of the whole world are now on the race prob lem in the south. They will take ad vantage of everything of this kind to abuse the south. ” ASSAULTS IN LITTLE ROCK. Five Urutul Crlmvs May Kututt In 11 \Y tiolcsii I e Lynching. Little Rock, Aug. 17 —Five brntal as saults by a negro man on white women have occurred in Little Reck in the past 24 hoars. It is generally believed that all these crimes were committed by tho same negro, bat four suspects have been arrested, and if the right man can be positively identified ha may receive sum mary punishment. The four negroes answer the descrip tion given by some of the victims Tney are Ed Wright, Joe Gardner, Will Mor gan and James Randle. Wrignt has been positively identified by Mrs. Ken nedy as the man who assaulted her. A Leading Virginian Daad. Knoxville, Aug. 17.—Thomas F. Wood is dead at his home in Bristol, Va., aged fib He was president of ths Merchants’ Exchange bank aud at the head of the Bristol Milling company and other business enterprises. He was one of the best known men in southwest Virginia and Tennessee. Concert In McKinley's Honor. Plattshurg. N. Y., Aug. 17.—The Twenty-eixth regiment baud today gave a concert on the lawn in front of the hotel, in honor of Preeident and Mrs. McKinley, who sat on the balcony out- eide their apartment. No Wlii-nt Crop In Kussia. St. Petersburg, Aug. 17. —Reports from southwestern Russia say that the recent drouth in that portion of the country has caused the utter lo»s of the winter aud spring wheat crop. Ilayw..rd Out of Dangsr. Omaha, Aug. 17.—United States Sen ator Hayward w: s so much improved today that he was takeu to his home in Nebraska City. The doctors now con sider him out of danger. WINE MAKER IN TROUBLE. G.*orgo Maik Acca-tcd of Dodging F«a ral It. venue T.ix. St. Louts, Aug. 17.—George C. Stark, president of tho Stone Hill Wine com pany of Hermann, Mo, ono of the lirgest wine making concerns east of California, was brought to this city to day by United States Marshal Boyle, who had arrested him on tho charge of defrauding the government by making and disposing of brandy on which the revenue tax had not been paid. The arrest was made at Hermann at midnight and tho distillery aud wine cellars, valusd at $250,000, were seized by a representative of the United States internal revenue departmeut. It is stated that not less than 4,110 gallons of spirits more than accounted for on the government books were sold. Mr. Stark said: "I know absolutely nothing about the rectifier which has caused all the trouble. We have been rectifying but three years aud niyson attended to that end of the business altogether. I had no idea there was any trouble until I learned tne first of the mouth that the revenue officers were here looking over our books aud plant. 1 did not pay much attention to it.” He denied emphatically that he had been a party to any attempt to defraud the government, or that he knew of any such attempt. Omar G. Stark, secretary of the wine company, was arrested here today on the same charge preferred against his father. He had come to St. Liuis on business. Both prisoners were taken before tue United States commissioner for examination. The prisoners were released 011 $5,000 bail each. AN EPIDEMIC THREATENED. Stench of Decaying Bodies In I'orto IMeo Almost Unbearable. San Juan de Porto Rico, Aug. 17.— Communication has now been restored in the direction of Ponce as far as Ca- guas. The whole country has been de vastated. In every section the hurri cane destroyed all tho towns and vil lages. The people whose homes were wrecked are waudoriug about seekiug food and shelter. In the towns the stench of the decay ing bodies under the ruins of homes and { ublic buildings is almost unbearable, n Yabuca both of the government phy sicians were caught in the wreckage aud wounded. The town will be set on fire in order that an epidemic may bo avoided Dr. Altman of Arcibo writes that up to Aug. 11 no assistauctVt any kind had reached there. There is aimost an un bearable stench and unless aid comes within a few days, he declares, there must follow a fearful epidemic. It is certain that there are more bodies laying In a state of putriticatioii under the rums, but it is impossible to find them and to clean up towns. INVADERS ARE DRIVEN OFF. Dominican Government Forces U<-> pulse the insurgents. Santo Domingo, Aug. 17.—Another invasi m from Hayti was attempted Tuesday. The government forces met the insurgents near Monte Christi and aft^r severe lighting the invaders were dispersed and some of them, it is re ported, were captured. This may eud the trouble in that section, as the revo- lutionary movement apparently lacks organization and is sporadic in its na ture. The revolutionists so far have carried on only a guerrilla warfare and the gov ern men t is therefore not dismayed by the outbreaks. Reports from the in terior say that everything is quiet. Several of the leaders were arrested and the trouble seems uow at an end, but discontent exists. The people gen erally are hopeful that the civil troubles will soou be settled. UN NEW REGIMENTS GALLED FOR BY ROOT Secretary of War Orders the Enlistment to Begin. NONE TO BE RAISED SOUTH ANTI-GOEBEL PEOPLE ACT. H? Guerlu Still II titling Out. Paris, Aug. 17.—The president of the auti Semite league, M. Guerin, is still holding out at the headquarters of the league, where he barricaded himself and defied arrest on iast Saturday when an attempt was made to arrest him. Plight of his typesetters came out of the barri cade today and surrendered to the au thorities. They were taken to a police station. There were a few slight dem onstrations in the neighborhood, but they were easily quelled. Another at tempt made bv M. Lasies to mediate be tween M. Guerin aud the goveruweut has failed. No Alai in Over the Plague. Washington, Aug. 17.—Surgeou Gen eral Wyman of tho marine hospital ser vice does not think there is reason for alarm in this country on account of the ontbreak of tho bubonic plagut- in Por tugal. The only official information he has thus far received is contained in the following dispatch from the United States consul at Lisbon: "Bubonic plague at Oporto Few cases in Lisbon. No trains can pass Spanish frontier. No more clean bills of health issued to ves sels.” Wants Cuba Made a Statn. Havana, Aug. 17.—The Sufragio Uni versal today says: “When the United States go vermeil t makes Cuba a state of the American Union, then will be ful filled the solemn promise declaring that the Cuban people ought to be free and independent. This would be in accord ance with the American constitution, nnder which each state of the Union is, with respect to its own affairs, inde pendent of the others.” A Ward Liner !•> Overdu*. New York, Aug. 17.—The Ward line steamer Vigilancia, which sailed from here last Wednesday for Mexican ports by way of Havana, where she was due on Sunday, has not arrived yet. Tue Mexico, which sailed from here Satur day, arrived at Havana today, which would mdicate that the steamer sighted off Jupiter was the Mexico aud not the Vigilancia. The Vigilancia carried 50 passenger*. Gi» ilng at Lake Forest. Lake Forest, Ills., Aug. 17.—Good golfing weather prevailed at U\ eiitsia today. On account of the number ot j cup contests, three besides the Ravi- N \v Volunteers Are to Be Numbered From Thirly-Kiglit to Forty-S-veil and Will Be Organized at Northern Posts. Washington. Aug. 17.—An order has been issued directing that ten addi tional regiments of infantry volunteers be organized for service in the Philip pines. The regiments will be numbered from 88 to 47 ami will be organized at the following places in the order named: Fort Snelling, Fort Crook, Neb.; Fort Riley, Kan.; Camp Meade, Pa.; Fort Ethan Allen, Vt.; Fort Leavenworth, Kan ; Jefferson Bairacks, Mo.; South Framingham, Mass.; Camp Meade, Pa. The colonels and lieutenant colonels of the new regiments are announced as follows: Coionels—Thirty-eighth, George S. Anderson, major Sixth cavalry; Thirty- ninth, R T. Bullard, captain subdepart- meut; Fortieth, E. A. Goodwin, captain Eighth cavalry; Forty-first, T G Rich mond, captain Second artillery; Forty- eecoud, J. M. Thompson, major Twenty- fourth infantry; Forty-third, Arthur Murray, cap.aiu First artillery; Forty- fourth, E J. McCleruaml. captain Sec ond cavalry; Forty-fifth, J. H. Durst, captaiu Fourth cavalry; Forty-sixth, W. S. Scnuyler, captain Fifth cavalry; Forty-seventh, tVader Howe, captain Fourth artillery. Lieutenant-colonels: E. B. Pratt, captaiu Twenty-third infantry; C. J. Crane, captain Twenty-fourth infantry; Byrne, captain Sixth mfantry; J. S. Mallory, captain Second infantry; E. II Crowder, major judge advocate; James Parker, captaiu Sixth cavalry; Francis Michler, captain Fifth cavalry; W. E Wilder, captain Fourth cavalry; J. H Beacom, captain Sixth infantry; John Bigelow, Jr., captain Tenth cav- dkry. Tho new regiments will be organized under the general instructions issued at the time the first ten regiments were called out. In the list of lieutenant colonels an nounced it is not knowu whether Ber nard A. or Charles A. Byrne is in tended Both are captains in the Sixth infantry. General Oils has been cabled for the full name, as tho ofiicer waj designated by him. With the 13 regiments already called into service, the ten ordered today will make a total of 80,000, in round num- beis, of the 35,000 volunteers authorized. Preeident McKinley gave his ap proval of Secretary Root’s recommen dation that regular army officers bo se lected for colonels and lieutenant colo nels for the new regiments. The rusult of the secictary's call for troops will bo to give General Otis a fighting force of over 70,000 men. CUT OFF A BABY’S EARS. I 11 I Stall- Tieltol Named by Kentuck ian* at L'xlngtou. Lexington, Ky., Aug. 17. — From every county but nine of tho 110 com posing the state, one of the most re markable gatherings of Kentuckians ever assembled m the interest of any political cause met in accordance with the call ot Chairman Johnson of the state ceutral anti-Goebel Democratic committee, for the purpose of nominat ing a lull ticket to oppose the ticket nominated at Louisville in June aud headed by Goebel. After the nomination of Brown, tho conventiou adjourned until 8 p. m , when Brown accepted the nomination in a lengthy ami impressive speech. The entire ticket was nominated by ac clamation The ticket is: John Young Brown, Jefferson, gov ernor. Major P. P. Johnston, Fayette, lieu tenant governor. Lawrence P. Tanner, Owensboro, at torney general. Frank A Pasteur of Caldwell, auditor. John C. Droege of Kenton, treasurer. Edward L. Hines of Warren, secre tary of stale E. O. Gurrant of Jesscmine, superin tendent public instruction. G., W. Vaudervere of Lincoln, com- niissiouer ot agriculture. lSIGENGF favorable TO CAPTAIN DREYFUS Maitre Berlullus the Star | Witness at Rennes. HE CREATES A SENSATION SOUTHERN TO GET L. N ? Plan Fur Consolidating the Systems lti , |ic)rt«-il Under Way. New Yokk, Aug 17.—Tho Times rays: The sihitne for tho consolidation of the Louisville aud Nashville and tl e South ern railways is well under way. To permit of its legal consummation, the Atlantic Coast Line will be an interested parry, so that a constitutional provision preventing the South* r.i from acquiring a direct lease of the Georgia rauroad, a necessary link, may ba overcame. The Louisville and Nashville extends from Cincinnati to New Orleans; the -Southern from Washington to Atlanta. Included in the system are the Mem phis and Charleston and the East Ten nessee, Virginia and Georgia railroads. This will give the couso'idation nearly all the business east of the Mississppi river, with the Illinois Centri 1 as abint the only competitor for business to New Orleans and the gulf. On Tuesday and Wednesday stock holders of the roads in question were in conference at the Waldorf-Astoria. Among them were J. M. Culp and Na than Morris. One of them, when seen last night, said: “I wiil tell you that our meeting had nothing whatever to do with the guif rate war, but not a word will I tell you about what wo did.” STATUS OF THE PEARS CASE. uoaks, competition early. play was begun Negro Nurse Girt Later Rousted the Little One Alive. Tallahassee, Aug. 17. —Parties from tho north end of Leon county toll of tb* hornblo 4 deeds of a 13-year-old negro girl named Currie Simpson, near Moccasin Gap, on the place of Lucius B Rainey. Carrie wus nursing a baby boy for her aunt. Some time siuce she sawed off his ears with a dull kuife aud otherwise mutilated portions of the body. When questioned about the matter, she said the dogs bad found the child asleep and t6aewed off his ears aud one dog was killed for the mutilation of the child. The grown people daily went out to work, leaving Carrie in charge of the baby, and only a few days since she de liberately covered tbo child up with ashes left in the fireplace, which were mixed with live coals of fire, and took a seat on the doorstep, where she could hear the screams of tho roasting child, which gradually came to be only groans as the roasting process progressed, and when they ceased she ran screaming to a nearby field and told the mother that a ueighbor’a boy had burned her child to death. When the screaming, frantic mother reached tbo cabin, she found her baby on the fire literally roasted alive. Notwithstanding the fact that these notorious barbarities have been traced to Currie aud sbe admits her guilt, no legal steps have been takeu to have her punished. Att* nipt to Wrrck a Train. Opelika, Ala., Aug. 17. — Walter Critn, a negro boy, made an attempt to wreck a passenger train on the Lafay ette railway, bat was thwarted in tho design and is now in the county jail The obstruction was discovered by Sec- ttoumaster Martin while going to work 011 a hand car. He had the dangerous work undone und proceeded 011 his hand cur until out of sight of the locality. He then made his way back to tho point through the woods and discovered Crim putting the obstructions back on the track. Hu captured him and had him put in jail. Short In His Accounts $2,800. Montgomery, Ala., Aug. 17.—State Examiner Cowan reported to Governor Johnson the result of his examination of the books and accounts of Hon. W. R. Waller, former sheriff of Montgom ery county. He reports the former sheriff to be due the state about $2,800. This amount is, however, shown by tiie report to have grown ont of miscon structions of the statutes relating to the office. Mr. Waller’s friends say he will make good any amount he is shown to be due the state. i'lly of Aufwsta Is Safe. 1 Savannah, Ang. 17.—The City of Angusta arrived at her dock at mid night and was docked half an honr later. The vessel met the storm Mon day afternoon when not far from Sa- ' vuuuah. She headed out to s^a and ran for miles weathering heavily the : roughest storm, Caj tarn Daggett says, : he ever taw. American’.* Murderers to Be Arrested and Uunislied. New Orleans, Aug. 17.—Mr. W. W. Pears, youngest brother of Frank Pears, murdered at Sun Pedro, Honduras, iast February, arrived in the city last night. "The staus of tho Pears case,” said Mr. Pears, "is that the department of state is now working for satisfaction rn a iino that is satisfactory to u?. We are now satisfied, in other words, that tho proper action is being takeu aud will be stubbornly pressed. “What wo wanted and demanded was the arrest aud punishment of the per sons responsible for tbe murder of my brother Frank. That is the point, and I am satisfied the department of state is now at work in that direction, the money consideration clause having been dropped out altogether.” "How' many persons would that in- voive?” was asked. "The commander of the troops eta- tioued at 8an Pedro at the time, who was General Manuel Bouilia. lie is the governor of that district as well. Then the soldier who shot Frank—Cruz Rosales. This fellow was arrested aud held in San Pedro for a while, but I do not know where he is now.” Motorinaii Criminally Negligent. Bridgeport, Conu., Aug. 17.—The jury in the inquest into tbe cause of the accident on the Shelton S reet Car company’s line at the bridge at Peck s millpond, Aug 6, by which 30 people were killed, rendered their verdict to day that the motorman of the wracked troiley car, George S. Hamilton, was guilty of criminal negligence and that the Shelton Street railway was very negligent. The jury also recommended a special session of the legislature to act on certain laws which it recommends for tiie protectiou of the persons riding on trolley cars. I wa Silver M -u Combine. Des Moines, Aug. 17.—The Demo cratic state convention nominated the following ticket: Governor, Fred E. White of Keokuk county; lieutenant governor, M. L Bevis, Montgomery county; judge supreme court, A. Van Wagenou, Woodbury county; railway commissioner, W. H. Calhoun, Marshall county; superintendent of public in struction, B. P. Holst, Boone county. The Populist state convention also met and indorsed the above ticket. The Chicago platform was indorsed iu its entirety and imperialism denoumel. A Boy Dynamiter Arrested. Cleveland, Aug. 17.—Another ar rest was made this morning iu connec tion with attempts to blow up cars on July *3. The prisoner is Roy Folger, 14 years of age, who it is alleged was associated with four other boys arrested yesterday. There wore several disturb ances on tbe southside last night. A dozen cars were attacked by unkuowu persons. After (Clotli 31111*’ Stock*. Fall River, Mass., Aug. 17. —Offers were nude today for tbo stocks of Dearly all the heavy print cloth mills in this city by the New York promoters of the yarn mills combination which was formed some time ago. Tne print cloth mills of Fall River are coutrolled by 3<> corporations. f isiirgenl* Attack Angcb-S. Manila, Aug. 17 —Eight hundred iu- surgents attacked Augele* this morn ing, but the Twelfth regiment drove them into tiie mountain* Three ditched 1im:<motives were captured. None of the American troops were injured. The infeurgeuU’ loss is not known. Asserts His Belli f In the Prisoner’s Innocence and the Stall in oils Made by lilin Profoundly impress the I Audience. Rknxes, Franco, Aug. 17.—With the usual attendance and without any note worthy incident, tho second trial by courtmartial of Cap:ain Alfred Dreyfus ! of the artillery, charged with treason, j was resumed this morning iu theLycee. Previous to tho opening of the pro- I ceediugs it became known that Maitre Labori, leading counsel for Dreyfus, who was shot in the back from ambush Monday, was slightly worse today. His physicians have not yee extracted the buliet, his fever continues to increase and it is not believed he will be able to attend court Monday. Consequently Maitro Menard, counsel for the Dreyfus family before the court of cassation in the trial revision proceedings, has been summoned to replace M. Labori until such time as tho latter is able to resume conduct of the case. M. Monard is expected to appear early in tho morning. Although he is a poor substitute for the brilliaut, energetic Labori, it is hoped his presence will strengthen the defense. Friends prevented Maitre Albert Ciemenceau from coming to the assist ance of Dreyfus, as planned immedi ately after the assassination of U. La- bori. Brighter Kor Dreyfus. However, in spito of the difficulties encountered by the defense, today’s ses sion of tho court opened with brighter prospects for the prisoner, as Demauge, of counsel for the defense, evidently came primed with questions to ho put to General Roger. The latter resumed his deposition on tho opening of the court, dealing with the theft of Esterhazy’s letter from Mademoiselle Pays. A number of coun sel's shots struck the bull’s eye aud made General Roget seek his seat. Unfortunately, M. Demauge is not yet in a position to go thoroughly over the whole ground of this witness’ de position. Geueral Roget will probably be called to tho stand later. General Roget was unable to conceal his annoyance and auger when M. De mange scored. The witness’ fingers twitched nervously and he frequently turned for consolation toward Generals Billot and Zurliuden, former ministers of war, w no occupied the seats behind him. The general also threw glances of savage resentment at the audience when, as happened several times, sup- pressed titters went ’round the court room when M. Demauge cornered him. Finally, General Roget became rod iu tho tace ami answered M. Demange iu a hollow voice, contrasting strangely with his confident tone of yesterday. • Then came a witness who proved to bo a splendid reinforcement for Drey fus. It was M. Bertnilus, the examin ing magisrrate, who received Lieutenant Colonel Henry’s confession of forgery. In aimost inaudible tones, owing to a hoarseness, M. Bertullus gave his testi mony, which was a veritable speech for the defense. Coming from a man of tbe high legal reputation of M. Bertul lus, this evidence raised the hopes of the Dreyfusards. After recapitulating his other evi dence before tiie court of cassation, M. Bertullus energetically affirmed his be lief iu the innocence of Dreyfqs. Ho declared the bordereau was in three pieces aud not iu little bits. He alac said it did not reach the war office by the ordinary channels. No .Motive Discovered. M. Bertullus said his belief in the iu- nocenco of Dreyfus was based ou docu ments in the secret dossier, which he had seen. Cut what, above all, con firmed tho witness iu his belief was the entire absence of a motive which could have tempted Dreyfus to commit such a crime. "Without motive,” emphatically de clared the experienced magistrate, "there is no crime. ” "You have been told,” he said, "that Dreyfus is guilty. For myself, I be lieve and believe profoundly iu his in nocence. "If I come here to tell you so, you will understand that it is because my conscience tells me that iu doing so I am performing a duty, an absolute duty. "The court of cassation has declared the bordereau to be the work of Ester- hazy. Now, the court of cassation is the supreme authority in all matters of ju-tice in France. ” This concluded the testimony of M. Bertullus It apparently made a deep impression on the members of the court. M. Jaures. the Socialist leader who was among those present in coart, remarked ou the conclusion of the magistrate’s testi mony: "This is the first time the truth aud the whole truth has been told before the judges.” Dreyfus displayed the keenest interest in the statements of M Bertullus, seem- lag completely absorbed in bis words. After a brief confrontation of M. Beriuilus and Mme. Henry, widow of lieutenant Colonel Henry, Colonel Pic- quart, former chief of the intelligence bureau of the war office, was called. He gave his evidence in a loud, resouant voice and created a profound impression. The court adjourned after partly hearing Colonel Ptcqoart, who will con tinue his deposition tomorrow. Britons Predict Conviction. London, Aug. IT.—The correspond ents of Loudon papers iu Rennes are almost unanimous in taking a gloomy view of the pronpects of Captain Drey- fn*. They seem to believe it likely that he will be found guilty. The represen tative of The Daily Telegraph says that miles* the German government reveals the name of the traitor, it is on the (aid* that the same verdict will be ren dered as in the previous courtmartial. Dewey to Visit France. Nice, France, Aug. 17.—It is an nounced that the United .States cruiser Olympia, now at L-giioru. Italy, will arrive at Viile, France, Aug. 22. a