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I , U.Stacy, I’rcNWIcnt. J. O, Wahduaw. Vice 1’rcsldon THE NATIONAL BANK OF GAFFNET. Capital $5o,oc».co. Wim-buy county claims, I v«> deposit ami tiiako liberal Joans on approved paper I). Koks, < 'ashler. The Ledger SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. WE GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Adver 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(5, L804. GAFFNEY CITY. S. C.. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3. 1899. $1.00 A YEAH. BATTLE ON A RIVER: TWO HliNDSEB DEAR Colombian Government Force and Rebels Engaged. DEFEAT FOR THE LATTER Vessels of tiu* insurgents Had No Ar mor, but Their Adversaries Were Well Provided With Fighting Facil ities, and Won a Victory. Panama, Nov. 2.—A French steamer arriving at Colon has brought ollkial details of an important naval engage ment between the government forces and the revolutionists on the Magdalena river, at Puerta, Nacional, on Oct. 24. The government forces were on the armored steamers Hercules and Colom bia, which were well fitted up and armed for war purposes. The rebels had several river boats wuich they had seized, but the vessels were not armored in any way and wore wholly unpro vided with lighting facilities. The battle lasted more than four hours, and the lighting was very severe. The revolutionists fought like heroes, but the oSds against them were too great and they were liuaily forced to yield. The Colombia’s machinery was dis- at Ld after the first shot had been fired. The rebels on the powerful dredgo Cris tobal Colon were just about to board the disabled steamer in the middle of the river when the Hercules steamed up the river and a shot at close quarters from her Hotchkiss gun sunk the drodgo with all on board. More than 200 men were killed or drowned in the desperate battle. Most of them were from Liaranguilla. All accounts agree that the affair was disas trous to iho revolutionists, though the government’s loss was very heavy. The steamers Elena, Cisneros, Parau- qmlla and Elbers were recaptured by the government forces and towed down the river in an almost worthless condi tion from the effects of heavy fire poured into them for four hours. One of tiie prominent leaders in the engagement was Colouel'Eustaebio Na varro. General Diego del Castro, on the government side,was badly wounded in the right eye. Headquarters of the rebels have now been established in Sabanslargo. The revolutionists purpose to again try to obtain control of the Magdalena river, but government troops on the steamers Samper and Mauueia Ay Cardi are ac tively watching their movements and seeking to prevent their success. Between Euena Ventura and Bogota the land wires are interrupted, aud nothing is known of what is going on in the interior departments, bat it is be lieved the state of affairs is serious. The steamer Laboget has arrived with 100 recruits to reinforce the Colombian regiment here. General Sierra left on the Eoyace for a cruise along the coast aud to ports in the departments. General Belisero Lozado has again assumed command of the forces here. Panama continues quiet and there is no fear whatever of disturbances in this section of the republic. TESTIMONY TO BE TAKEN. Case of a Macon Firm Against the Southern ICuilwny. Macon, Nov. 2.—The taking of testi mony in the case of the Macon Sash, Door and Lumber company and others versus the Southern railway will begin again on Nov. 20 before Judge Johu P. Ross, who is the special master. The case has attracted considerable atten tion all over the state, aud is one of the most important suits of the kind ever filed. The suit was first filed in the name of the Dunlap Hardware company, but tiiey withdrew last year and the suit is now in the name of the above men tioned parties. It is a suit brought on the ground that the Southern railway, by owning a controlling interest in the majority of railroads coming into Ma con, prevents competition in freight rates. The suit declares that it is against the eonstiUitiou of the state for a rail road to control a competing line. A great deal of testimony has been taken, and it will only take a few' hours for the complainants to complete. The defendants will then begin, and it will probably take a week’s time to finish up. When the testimony is all taken, Judge Ross will submit the report to Judge Speer, who will render a decision. The suit has been pending for several years and the outcome will be watched with great interest. Cold Wove Strikes Jackson. Jackson, Miss., Nov. 2. — Fcnr new cases of yellow fever are announced in Jackson this morning. A cold wave ; struck town this morning and the ther mometer is falling rapidly. Interior towns are rapidly moving their quaran tine and by tomorrow traffic on all rail- mads out of Jackson will bo resumed. Up to mite there have been (It) cases of yellow fever in the city from which 10 deaths have resulted. To Hove a Colonial Human. Washington, Nov. 2.—It has prac tically been decided that a colonial bu reau will be established to take directly in charge all matters pertaining to the outlying dependencies of the United States. The olfice will be a bureau of the war department aud not a separate department, as has been suggested, and the matter has so far rdvancod that the election of a chief of the bureau is now uuder cousideratlon. A REPRIMAND FOR JURORS. Judge Says Their Failure to Agree Whs I ii xc n sub I e. Chester, S. C., Nov. 2.—Judge Buch anan created a sensation in court hero yesterday. The case on trial grew out of the lispensary. Several months ago Joseph H. Walker, the leading grocer of Chester, reported the beer privilege establishment of Henry 13. Howie as a uui-uuce and also bougnt a bottle of beer from him in order to make a test case, and test the authority of the board to open beer privilege stores. Howie called at Walker's place of bus iness and shot him, inflicting severe wounds. Howie was on trial for this assault, and the jury having remained out all night came in and reported that they were unable to agree. The jury was composed of some of the best men in the town and was evenly divided. The judge, in unmistakable toues of disgust, told the jury their failure to a^ree was a scandal. It was plain to him they lacked manhood and intelli gence enough to render the proper ver dict. He ridiculed them severely, thea abruptly ordered them to disperse, get something to eat aud see if they could not improve, THREE HELD FOR MURDER. Johnson Helltvetl to Have iiecu Slain by His Nephews. Greenville, 3. C., Nov. 2. —As the result of an inquest over the body of James W. Johnson, held at Marydell, Greenville county, his three nephews, George, Marshall aud Avery Johnson, have been committed to jail for his mur der. George and Marshall are brothers; Avery their cous.u. Tuo deceased was a prominent farmer and run saw and grist mills. The three young men wont to Jesse Johmou’s house to settle a difflculty of some kind. In all the testimony before the coroner the nature of the affair was not re vealed and it is supposed to bo a family scandal. The deceased was a married man 48 years old. The young men called him out of his house, aud after some talking, Marshall and bis uncle began fighting, when George drew a pistol aud suot the elder man. WORK OF WIND AND TIDE. Nh ii hi rock Mini Krlii Leave. New York, Nov. 2.—The defeated enp challenger Shamrock, in tow of the tug James A. Lawrence and followed by Sir Thomas Upton's steam yacht Erin, left tins port today homeward bound. Passing steam cruft saluted the yacht, which dipped her colors in re sponse. A liig Snowstorm In Ohio. Bryan, O., Nov. 2.—Sine* daybreak a furious snowstorm has been raging here. The snow was preceded by rain. There is no indication of the storm abating. Great D.image Dons All Along the North State Coast. Beaufort, N. O., Nov. 2 —Beaufort is again in quite a dilapidated condition from wind aud tide. On the night of Oct. 30 wind blew a gale from the south east. One dwelling house was blown down, the bridges and all of the wharvos are gone, several fences aud small build ings aro down aud many boats are high in the cross streets. The floor of J. B. Jones’ store was washed out and he lost about #400 worth of flour, salt, etc. Forlaw’s warehouse is a complete wreck and 1). S. Sanders, who had it rented, lost heavily in clams, flour, salt aud powder. The Cairie A. Luue, which left here Sunday, being towed north, is supposed to be a wreck again. Great loss of life and property is feared from Virginia to Florida. Vessels are reported ashore from va rious places along the coast. Schooner Abandoned Mt Sen. Charleston, Nov. 2. — The Clyde steamship Seminole brought into port this morning the rescued crew of the schooner Annie T. Bailey, abandoned off Cape Romaiu Sunday, Fernundiua to Washington, with lumber. The schooner labored in the storm and became water logged. Captain E. H. Outren and a crew of six were taken off' by the Semi nole and the schooner abandoned 12 miles southwest by west of Frying Pan lightship. The Bailey was owned in Philadelphia. She was built at Bath, Me., in 1882 and was of 382 tons’burden. Slew a Woiiiitii and Ifltmelf. Raleigh, Nov. 2.—Particulars have been received here of a double tragedy near Lovelace. John Coleman shot and killed his sister-in-law, Mrs. DoraChaus* hers, and then placed the gun to his bead and fired, killing himself. Mrs. Chambers had been living near Cole man, and the two were said to be quite intimate. Coleman's wife died sud denly last February, and there was sus picion of foul play. It is said that Mrs. Chambers had threatened to tell what siie know of the matter, aud this caused Coleman to kill her and then himself. Siiitill|H>x Around Klchland. Columbus, Ga. t Nov. 2. —A report is current that smallpox prevails in and near the town of Richland, on the Geor gia and Alabama road, to a considera ble extent. The authorities of the town, however, insist that there is no small pox there of any consequence, although Surgeon General Wor ten baker recently visited the place and nronounced the cases there io bo smallpox without a doubt. The towns surrounding Rich land have become very nervous over re ports in circulation, and some of them have quarantined against the place. Wrecked Men me n Rescued. New York, Nov. 2.—The Clyde line steamer Comanche, Captain Penning- ton, w hich arrived today from Jackson ville, Fla , via Charleston, S. O., Oct. 80, hud on board Captain Styles and •even men of the schooner Napoleon Houghton, which sprang a leak and foundered on Tuesday 6 miles southwest of Frying Pan suoals in 14 fathoms of water. The crew were taken off by the Comanche only five minutes before the schooner sank. Itelirrd Merchant Suicides. Memphis, Nov. 2.—Leopold Kern, a retired merchant, committed suioide by slashing his throat with a razor. The deceased bad been in ill health for the past three or four years aud had fre quently threatened to end his existence. Ho leaves a family consisting of a wife and six children. He had resided in Memphis 40 years or more and was 06 years old. NfW Freight Curs Ordrred. Savannah, Nov. 2.—The directory cf the Georgia aud Alabama railroad held a meeting of importance here yesterday at which they authorized tiie construe- tion, for the use of that road, of 400 ad ditional freight cars at their shops at Americas. BOERS AND ENGLISH IN ARTILIEBY DUEL Fighting Continues In Front of Ladysmith. BRITISH GUNNER INJURED Over 100 of General Whitt’s Men Have Ueou Counted on the ^cene of Monday’s Disaster aud 870 Prison* era Sent to Pretoria. London, Nov. 2.—The war office this afternoon issued the following dis patch, dated Ladysmith, Nov. 1: "Lieutenant Egertou, H. M. S. Pow erful, dangerously wounded this morn ing by a shell loft kuee aud right foot Life not in danger at present. ” It was inferred from this dispatch that the artillery duel between the Boers and British continues, as Lieu tenant Egertou was a gunner, with the big naval guns. A special dispatch from Ladysmith says 20 British dead and 100 wounded have been counted on the scene of Mon day’s disaster, while 8i'0 prisoners were sent to Pretoria. Another list of the casualties at Dun dee was issued by the war office today. It gives 82 nonconimisnioued officers aud men of the Dublin tusiieers missing, in dicating that the Boers captured as many fust leers as they did hussars. The brevity of the news from Lady smith since Tuesday night has not re moved the anxiety prevailing regarding the position of tne British army at Ladysmith. The war office has no in formation of Major General Buller, the British commander in South Africa, having left Cape Town. Colonso, in the rear of General White’s force, is believed to be well defended by a composite naval and military corps, and it is understood that two naval 12- pounders, mounted near the bridge over the tug Ella, ouo of the most vulnerable points along the railroad from Lady smith to Pietermaritzburg, ought to be able to defend it and prevent its de struction. If the Boers succeeded in destroying this bridge it would mean the interruption of railroad communica tion at Ladysmith for an iudeliuito period. While the Boer attempts in this direo- tion are not confirmed, it is claimed that they may bo expected momenta rily, and the reported steady shelling of Ladysmith, it is added, points to the in tention of the Boer commanders to keep General White occupied while the strat egy is carried out. The only information received this morning in addition to the brief dis patch from General White saying he was well and holding his position, were the lists of casualties. An official telegram reporting the condition cf the wounded at Kimberley adds that Ookmel Kekewith, the British commander there, has learned from va rious sources that the Boer losses on the occasion of the late sortie of the British troops from Kimberley were very heavy. The newspapers here continue to ex press keen pleasure at the sympathy of the United States. The St. James Ga zette says: "Few more graceful examples could be imagined of the courteous spirit of American sympathy with this country, which has been so often evident of late, than the project of the American ladies to equip a hospital ship, which will probably be fitted out with many Amer ican uurses, whose services were so highly valued during the Cuban war. "This is the first example of a hospital ship provided by a nation which is at peace for another during the stress of war, aud the widespread and generous responses to its appeals from both sides of the Atlantic enow bow warmly the merciful idea is accepted by the citizens iu both countries.” A BRITISH QH\P LAUNCHED. American Woman Breaks the Usual Bottle of WLie. Chatham, England, Not. 2. — The launching of the British flrstclass battle ship Venerable here today was accom panied by scenes of unusual enthusiasm. The christening was performed by Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain (formerly Miss En- dicott of Washington), who was accom panied by her husband, the British sec retary of state for the colonies. They received a great ovation. The daughter of Sir William Henry White, director of naval construction, presented Mrs. Chamberlain with a magnificent boqnet, and, taking a chisel aud a mallet in her hands, Mrs. Cham berlain severed the cord releasing the ship from the ways, at the same time breaking a bottle of wine over its bow and saying: "I name thee Venerable.” A great cheer went np from the as sembled crowds as the snip glided into the Medway and the bauds struck up "Life on the Ocean Wave,” followed by "Rule Brittaniu.” The guests included the first lord of the admiralty, Mr. George J. Goscben, and other naval men. The admiral In charge of the dockyard entertained a distinguished party at luncheon. Boers Surround Ktmbsrlry. PopktoWN, Cape Colony, Nov. 2.— Magistrate Harmsworth has arrived from Klopd&tn aud reports that there are 6.000 Boers aronnd Kimberley aud all the roads are strictly paroled. Hu says he pasted close enough to Kimber ley to see the searchlights lud was in formed that the defenders of Kimberley were satisfied thev could hold out, but were wearied with their inactivity and hoped that a relieving force would soon arrive. Wants Our Consul to Act. Wabhinoton, Nov. 2.—The British government has uow asked that the Boer government permit Mr. Mao Crum, the United States consul at Pretoria, to transmit onoe each /eok a list of the British prisoners m Pretoria with a statement of their cot J uion. Boers Occupy Zulvland. Pietbrmaritzbuko, Natal, Nov. 2.— It is reported that the Boers are occupy ing parts of Zululaud aud that they have taken Pomeroy, 50 miles from Grey town. LEADING EDUCATORS MEET. They Will Discus* the Forming of a National University. Washington, Nov. 2.—As a result of a resolntion adopted at a meeting of the National Education association at Los Angeles, Cal., for forming a national university, a committee of prominent educators met here today to discuss the advi.abiaty of the project, the plan and scope of the university and the method of presenting the subject to congress, if it is considered feasible. The committee consists of Professor Harper of Chicago university; Professor Elliot of Harvard; Professor Schur- maun of Cornell; Professor William L. Wilson of Washington aud Lee uni versity; President Draper of Illinois university; L. Soldau of St. Louis, su perintendent of schools; William T. Harris, commissioner of publication and educatiou; Professor S. P. Langley of the Smithsonian institution; Professor Nichols aud Murray Butler of Columbia university; W. H. Maxwell, superin tendent of schools of Now York; Jus tice Brewer of the supreme court; Pro fessor James of Chicago uni verslt.v; Pro fessor Canfield, librarian of Columbia college; Professor E. A Alderman of Chapel Hill, N. U.; President Angel of Ann Arbor aud Professor de tiarmo of Cornell. Owing to the late arrival of some of the members the committee which was to have met this morning postponed the meeting until afternoon. Some of the members culled upon the president to pay their respects. In case it is decided to take up the establishment of the uni versity, it is understood, the president will be requested to commend it iu his message to congress. A TENNESSEEAN MURDERED. left the home of MoxhaiiL an old il a friend of Ins family, living in the Fort Hamilton section of Brooklyn, for his boarding place near by. He could not Lave bad more than #30 with him. The mother of the murdered man and hie sister sailed for Europe recently. His father Came east when informed of the disappearance of his sou, aud with relatives residing here, is doing all in bis power to discover the perpetrators of tni o murder. BUILDING EMPLOYS LABORERS. Meeting of Synod at New berry. UNSTINTED HOSPITALITY His Body DUcowreil In the Bay at Koyport, N. J. New York, Nov. 2.—There is no room for doubt that the body iu the bay at Keyport, N. J., last evening was that of Frederick Hardy, Jr., of Mount Pleasant, Toun., and that the young man (be was 21 years of age) was mur dered aud an attempt made to conceal the crime by sinking the corpse iu the bay by means of a large stone attached to the body by means of a rope The accnmuliLkm of gases in the body caused it to rise to the surface and the finding of it by oystermou followed. The pockets of the young man’s clothes were turned inside out aud his money aud watch were gone. There were evi dences that Hardy had been beaten on the head until dead or unconscious. Hardy, who came to New York to take up the study of art, was last seen alive Sunday evening, Oct 22, when he ‘ E. 0. Mistook Him For a Burglar. Hot Springs, Ark., Nov. 2.—Max Moyer, son of S. Meyer, a well known clothing merchant of this city, was se riously wounded by police officers last uight net^r the opera house. From facts obtainable, it appears the shooting was the result of misapprehension, the officers believing they were firing upon burglars, while the presence of young Meyer and a companion at the scene of shooting was explained by the fact that they were playing balloween pranks wheu discovered by the officers. Tinplate Works Shut Down. Pittsburg, Nov. 2.—The local plants of the American Tinplate company are preparing to shut down indefinitely. They will be idle, probably, after Nov. 16 and just when they will start up agalu, if ever, is a question in which some 700 workmen are much interested. Although not yet definitely decided on, the officials of the trust are contemplat ing the complete dismantling of the Monongahela and 3tar works and a con centration of their business at (he plants in Indiana aud New Castle, Pa. , An Entire Class Suspended. CoLTTNUUS, a, Nov. 2.—The entire sophomore class of Capital university, east of the city, where young men are prepared for (he evangelical Lutheran mlnletry, has been suspended for refu sal to make a public apology. The class petitioued for permission to spend a day in the city, bnc being refused they went regardless of the faculty. They were given tho alternative of making a pub lic apology or being indefinitely sus pended. They did not apologize. m. Kansans Welcomed Home. Toi’HRA, Nov. 2. —Kansas celebrated in magnificent style today the retnrn of the Twentieth Kansas. Tons of bant ing have been used in decorating this city for the occasion aud Kansas avenue is cm mass of decorations. The rail roads hav* been severely taxed to handle the great crowds that have been pour ing into the city since yesterday and by noon today fnlly 60,000 bad arrived. Costn ilioa Holds a Slayer. Kingston, Jamaica, Nov. 2. — The government of Costa Rica has definitely refused to surrender Rutherford, the man charged with the murder of the Amerioan citizen Arche, unless the Brit ish government guarantees not to in- filoi capital punishment, to which tbe government cannot accede, thna closing the case so far as Jamaica is concerned. Porto C'nb»llo Is Blockrd. Caracas, Venezuela, Nov. 2.—Gen eral Castro, leader of the revolution in Venezuela, has formally blooked Porto Cabello, the only port not occupied by Castro’s forces, with two cruisers. Com merce with that port has beeu stopped. Castro has won two victories over Her nandez aud the former's government is becoming well established. A ii Kx-Congressman Dead. St. JosbI'H, Ma, Nov. 2.—Former Congressman Daniel Burns died at his home in this city today. He was a sou of tiie late Congressman James L. Burns, succeeding to his father’s seat tu tho house of represeututiyes in 160L The “Kerual” UiaiscH the Good People of Newberry, and They Deierve It, Too, For They Are Among the Most llo.pitiihle People on Kurth. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Etta Jane, Oct. 31.—The new rail road is taking all tho extra labor from this country. In fact the greater portion of one squad of hands is made up of Cherokee county peo ple. * From a private letter we leafn that Mrs. Washington McKown, of Corn well’s, Chester county, is lying very low with neuralgia of tiie heart. She is an excellent, good woman and we deeply sympathize with her and her family in their affliction. Mrs. Alcimenia Orr, whose sick ness we have noted in our last letters we are glad to say is much better. Her case, while a very serious one, has been ably managed by Dr. W. J. Douglass who has been attending her. Mrs. Judge J. M. Greer, of Union, is spending a few days at her old home with friends. She is always gladly welcomed by the people of this section. Mr. and Mrs T. J. Estes visited Sharon last Saturday and returned Monday evening. Last week we attended the meet ing of Synod at Newberry, where we met quite a number of friends from all parts of the state. We made the trip through the country by private conveyance, and had an all-round en joyable time. On our way to Synod we spent the night with the family of our highly esteemed friend, tiie late Col. It. ii. Coleman, where we were made to feel perfectly at home. For Colonel Coleman wo always have, and always will entertain the r highest respect. He is one of the best men we ever knew. Mrs. Cole man is a member of the Rice family —one of the largest, wealthiest, most inliuential and highly respected fami lies in Union courvty. She was born on Gilky’s creek at the Rice place, now owned by the estate of Frank Millwood, deceased. Her father and mother are buried there. Willie, who is the eldest child, graduated at Har vard and is now practicing law in Charlotte, N. C., was at home. He is a young man of high moral char acter—a type of his father, and bids fair to be one ot our leading men some day. Miss Agnes, the only daughter, married Dr. Robert It. Jeter, son of our esteemed comrade in arms, John R. Jeter, of Santuc. He is the worthy son of a noble parent and for his kindness, us well us that of his noble young wife, he has our grateful thanks. May the pathway of their lives bo strewn with Heaven’s richest blessings. For the people of the grand old city of Newberry we have nothing but the most deserving praises. The first man we met after entering the city (that wo knew) was Hon. (). L. Schumpert, who is so well and favorably known by a large number of our Ledger readers. He assured us that we were among our friends and that we would be well taken care of. We were not long in finding out that he was’nt mistaken. Tiie city was at our command. The telephone company placed itself at our service and the homos of the citizens, ir respective of denominationui ties or affinities were thrown open and a cor dial welcome extended to all. Especially are we thankful to Mr. 1). C. Copeland, the gentlemanly livery man, for his kindness to us dur ing our stay in Newberry. Ho is one of tho cieverest bachelors we ever met and we recommend him to any girl who wishes to marry a first-class gentleman and have a happy homo. We were most kindly treated by Rev. W. I. Herbert, the popular and worthy pastor of the First Methodist church In Newberry. For four years he was pastor of the Methodist church of Union, where we formed his acquaintance. He is still secretary and treasurer of the State Sunday School Convention. On our return we took dinner with our old comrade I. M. Mobbly, of Goshen Hill. "Dick” is tho same genial, good hearted, whole soohd fellow he used to be, and besides ho is one of tho best farmers in Union county. For a long time lie served his county acceptably on the Jiourd of County Commissioners. Mrs. John H. Fowler is quite sick. She was taken last Friday. Dr. M W. Chambers, of Kelton, is attend ing her. The Surratt brothers have got their mill house up and will soon have it ready for the machinery. The C. E. Society held a meeting at Mr. R. A. Foster’s lust Sabbath night. Much of the short cotton crop is yet to open. The crop on red land especially is backward—some of it may not open at all. We are glad to note the progress of Mr. Boyce Wliisonant who is attend ing the Rock Hill High school. The only kind of advertising that don’t pay, is advertising other peo ple's faults. As soon as our people got their cotton gathered they will sow the land iu wheat. A boy passing a saloon saw a drunk man lying in tiie gutter in front of it. He opened tbe door and culling to the proprietor said:— "Mister, your sign’s fell down.” The saloon keeper chased h'tn half a square without getting to hit him. Some people have such a disposi tion to boast and brag that we can't tell when they mean to speak the truth. The promises of faith are better than the paintings of fancy. The rain last night put a stop to all kinds of out-door work. Most of the officers elected at lute meeting of the Clierokee county In terdenominational Sunday School Convention have notified the secre tary of their acceptance and willing ness to aid in the good work. We aro glad to learn that Rev. R. 1\ Smith who has been sick with fever in Western N. C., for several weeks, has returned to his home in Gastonia, N. C., much improved. We have it from apparently good authority that work will be resumed on the Augusta division of the Three C.’s railroad, and it will bo finished us soon as possible. If it be so that the Southern Railway company lias taken charge of it, it will be done. Miss Mamie Mooreheud will teach the Mount Mariatischool this season. The man with an aim will bo a’ man with a name. In answer to our problem of two weeks ago we have received correct answers from Misses. Jinnette Adams, Lucy Hail, Minnie Clark, Milton Woodward ami Bascum M. Whitmire. The numbers are (51 aud 565. J, L. S. HOBIST'S CONDITION REMAINS UNCHANGED He Was Resting Comfortably at Last Reports. “DIVINE HEALER’S” OFFER DEVELOPMENT OF ORES. Tin- Empire Steel :iu<l Iron Ore ('ninpsiny UxitiK C herokee County Ores. (Correspondence of The Ledger.) Bl.u ksihtu;, S. C., Oct. 31.—In view of the great activity in the steel and iron industries of the country', and the rapidly increasing price of those products, I am prompted to say something about the efforts that are being made in this section to develop the iron and steel ore properties. About fifty years ago a large iron plant was operated on Broad river about four miles south of this place. The products of that plant were tested in England and Germany, and pronounced to be of the finest quality for converting into steel. During the civil war the plant was taken possession of by the Confederate government and was u;ei for making ammunitions of war. After the war it was operated for several years, but owing to the cheap iron and steel that was shipped from the North into this section and the heavy cost of production here, the plant was abandoned. Guile a number of ef forts were made after that time to re-establish a furnace and develop the ores of the surrounding country, whose quantity has been found inex haustible, and, whose qualities were unsurpassed—but all such efforts proved fruitless. During the past summer however, the Empire Steel and Iron Company, of Greensboro, N. C., contracted for the slag that came from the old fur nace. About five carloads wore shipped a day, and the quality of the Iron made has influenced them to open several new mines between this place and the river. 1’art of the ore is being loaded ut the depot of the S. C. & G. E. R. It. Co , at Cherokee Fulls station, while a large part of it is being shipped from ibis place. One cannot, at first blush, realize what this development may mean to this section, and especially this place. An iron or steel furnace here would make Blacksburg a veritable Birmingham. The innumerable in dustries that invariably follow the devo'opment of iron and steel ores would come. And all these taken in connection with the large cotton mill and electric light, plant at Gas ton Shoals on Broad river, and thq| steady, healthy progress of our sis ter city, would certainly speak well for the "baby” county. k. a. t. BLOOD CURE SENT FREE. 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I hciI liy llrltUli Hiiltllcr* In Africa. Capt. C. G. Dennison is well known all over Africa us commander of the forces that captured tho famous rebel Galishe. Under date of Nov. I 1837, from Vrybnrg. Bechuunaland. he writes : "Before starting on the last campaign I bought a quantity of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which I used my self when troubled with bowel com plaint, and had given to my men, and in every case it proved most ben eficial.” For sale by Cherokee Drug Co. Schlater Sends a Message Saying Ho Cmii Curo the Vice President If the Latter ‘‘Mas Faith,” but, of Course, Is Ignored. Patekson, N. J., Nov. 2.—Vice Pres ident Hobart’s condition was unchanged this morning. At 7:30 o’clock it was announced at his home that he had slept throughout the night without awaken ing aud that he was slid asleep. At that hour none of the members of tho family were np. One of the nurses said that Mr. Hobart’s poise during tho night had been regular and that he ap peared to be gaining some strength. Dr. Newton, the attending physician, spent the uight in tho Hobart house, but was not called upon after 11 o’clock last night. Mrs. Hobart retired early, as the strain upon her has been great during the last two weeks, and the nurses were the only ones who sat at the bedside of the vico president ail night. The first telegram received at the Ho bart house this morning arrived at 7 a. m. and was from President McKinley. It was addressed to Mr. Hobart and read as follows: "Pleased to hear that your condition is improving. Mrs. McKinley joins with me in sending love.” Other telegrams were received from members of the Hobart family iu differ ent cities and from business and politi cal friends. The first morning mail brought a mass of matter from all parts of the country. The first message received from the largo army of cranks, who usually bother public inou, came late last night from Franz Schlater, the "Divine Iloaier. ” It read: "I can cure you if you have faith.” The telegram, of course, did not reach either Mr. or Mrs. Hobart. At 1 o'clock Vice President Hobart was reported to be resting comfortably. Another telegram was received from President McKinley. It expressed sym pathy for Mr. Hobart and the family and also said the president was mnch cheered by the late bulletins. • M’KINLEY’S RUNNING MATE. Sitcretary Hoot Mini General I red<- rick Grant Mentioned. Washington, Nov. 2.—Vice Presi dent Hobart’s announcement, through members of his family, of his retirement from public life will make it necessary for the Republican national committeo to choose another running mate for President McKinley should he be re nominated next year. It will also ne cessitate tho choice of a president pro tempore by the senate to preside over its deliberations until a new vice presi dent takes oftice. Republicans are practically agreed that Mr. Hobart’s successor on the Re publican ticket next year must como from Now York state. Senator Platt was in this city today, aud it is under stood that candidates wore discussed. If Governor Roosevelt had not so clearly indicated his disinclination to accept tho second place on the ticket, he would bo an important factor in the specuH- ticus as to the candidates. His nomina tion is regarded, however, as being practically out of the question, *md the two men most discussed are Secretary Root and General Frederick Grant. Senator Frye of Maine was tho presi dent pro tempore iu the last congress and he will without doubt be re elected for the new congress aud will be tiie real presiding officer of the senate until March 4, 1901. * Gave n Worthless Cheek. New Oulkans, Nov. 2.—Robert A. Davis, who says he is from Waterford, X. Y , was arrested at tho St. Charles hotel last night. He had tendered a check for #109 on tho First National bank of Detroit iu payment of his board and lodging. The bank wired here that they did not 4uow. him. Da via says he has un account with the bank aud tells a story to the effect that hie real name is Dixon and that ho was left a very large legacy by a New Yorker named Davis on condition that he would change bis name. Davis was locked up. A Clilnrsi-Mexican Treaty. Washington, Nov. 2.—For sometime negotiations have been in progress in Washington towards establishing treaty relations between China aud Mexico^ The negotiations have beeu carried on by Ambassador Aspiroz of Mexico and Minister Wn Tung Fang of China and are now so far along that the signing of the iuHtmiucut is expected to occur early next week. Aside from its impor tance in being the first treaty over ne gotiated lietweeu the two conntries, its terms are such as to yield large benefits to each of the contracting parties. Governor Johnston Honored. Montqomeuy, Ala., Nov. 2.—TbrngoT- eruor lias received a letter from Mr. W. J. Mize, secretary of tbe Anti-Imperial- ist league, notifying him that he has been selected as one of the honorary vice presidents of the league. The gov ernor has accepted the honor. The headquarters aro in Chicago, and it ia the purpose of tho central league to unite all existing organizations of tbe kind and to promote now ones through out the country. Trsliis Collide In France. Paris, Nov. 2. — Iu a collision between trains at tho town ot Thouars, 22 miles from Partheuay today, two persons were killed and ten others were injured. Among the latter was M. Cuneo Dor- naudo, a mein her of the chamber of dep uties, whose logs were both cut off. At Work on Their Ki»|>ort. Washington, Nov. 2.—The Philip- pine coniunsiioii spent today's session iu completing its preliminary report which is suun to be presented to the president.