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J. o. Wardlaw. V’tce I’reslilou lOKAL BANK OF 6AFFNET. Capital $50,000.00. I£I< buy connty (‘luli'is, rood vo deposit Nad tu;ike liberal loans <>u approved paper D. C. KOPS. Ca>bler. I 171^17 ID l^tLL/VjrLK, SEMI-WEEKLY-PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. ESTAULISIIKD FEU. 1G, 1891 A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interests of the People of Cherokee County. GAFFNEY CITY, S. C., FRIDAY, JULY 6, 1900. ONLY A BRISK! VISI9H ONLY A BREAM Of THE PAST! Xay Wc So Eagerly Looked For Has Come and Gone- The Celebration Was a Success. IT WAS ESSENTIALLY A DAY FOR CHEE0KEEAN3. Speeial Train Krlngs a threat Crowd from IJIswK’dviirs—The Heel Kaces l.h'jjaiit Display of OhYTney Curpets SpeerlKK !>.' rroiniiieiit Men-Awarding of l*ri/eH Kail Oiime. Itetwoen Oaftuey and Klackaburg and Score I!y Innings-Grand Dance at the Com mercial Hotel Finale. The days which break in upon the dull monotony and common routine of e. tenco und ofler a respite from the cures of business, the petty worries and anxieties of home, and the per- plcxitie if life in general, should al ways be .elcomod and looked for- , ward to pleasure. t.h feelings of genuine ihev come to u» like sun- introduced and made a very pleasant little speech. \ Mr. Hough was then called on, but had hied himself to a cool spot with a iair charmer and could not be found, and was to all intents and purposes deaf to the calls made for him. Then the fun began on the inclo sure. Master of Ceremonies Cotton was in his glory. He and Walter Baker were kept busy for two hours shine after rain and like gladness af- . arranging the diiTerent contests. The s n . Iamb race, the pig race, and the bicy- ter sorrow, and they exert an in- * r. an m- llucnce upon our spirits like that of the dew upu i a withered, drooping flower. Tiny serve to soften our dispositions, to give new tone and Impulse to ot 1 " spirits, to inspire us with nobler sentiments and u loftier ambition and o arouse within us uii the better quttiities and liner sensi bilities of our r atures. The Fourth of duly 1900, dawned fair and serene and gave promise of lovely weather during the day. “<dd Hoi” rose up in all his splendor, as though he, too, had become infused with the spirits ot Hie multitude be low and had arre ed himself in his brightest and mos. glowing colors in anticipation of the joyous scene he was soon to witness at Limestone. All was calmly bright and serenely beautiful, and throughout the entire day not a =ingie cloud rolled across the sky to abscure the rays of the fiery orb of heaven. Long ere Aurora had arisen from her slumbers people began to arrive on the celebration grounds, some in buggies, some in wagons, others on horseback and by every conceivable means of locoino* tion—all with faces airlow with hap piness and eyes beaming in eager expectancy of of the pleasures that Waited them. lit was essentially Cherokee's day. There were not as many farmers present as heretofore, but tout is easily acccounted for when one reali zes that a day in the field is worth so much just now. Mill there were a good many friends from the country present, the most of whom were wo men and children. Blacksburg did nobly. There were from four to five hundred people from that cily and vicinity. The special train from Blacksburg was so crowded tha! it did not reach here until an hour al ter schedule time, it was loaded with a happy throng that lent bright ness to the occasion. On account of the delayed t'aln the program was changed an tha* the reel races took place before the pa rade. The reed races were exciting and caused much interest. On ac count of an outsider who wu. : over anxious for the bojs to make a good record, the wrenchim n of the No. i team turned on the water too soon in the first race and the consequence was a bust at the nf>/./!e. The No. 11 team took their time and gd water In the second trial No 1 made time and No. ■> busted at the nozzle. No. I then run ami busted at the nozzle and as No. d had nothing to do but to walk down and make the connec tion No. 1 gave up the contest. It fssaid that the contest will he run ovi r at an early date as the No. 1 s are not fully satisfied as to the outcome. At the conclusion of the reel races the parade was formed and the march taken up to Limestone. The parud- jwas not as extensive as was expected. s; In fact the committee had been led to believe that tin re would he u good many more decorated wheels and ve hicles and floats in line than there were. The float that attracted the most attention was that of the Gaff ney Carpet Manufacturing Company it was drawn by four mules and was « protty display of the magnificent products of the pioneer carpet mijl of the south. On it was arranged artistic designs of art squares, hall carpets, rugs, etc. It was com mented on by all who seen it. The float was so high as to require that the telegraph, telephone and electric ^ light wires along the line of march be raised in many places in order thae it be allowed to pass under. The decorated vehicle that took, firat prize was designed and arranged by Miss Ollie Kcott and Mrs. J'ieraon. It created a great deal of favorable t omment. In the cart sat little Miss I'ierson and her friend. Miss Haruh Carpenter. To these little lad.es the/ prize was awarded. / Another vehicle that attranted much favorable comment. was that designed and executed by Mr. A. B. (iainc-s. It was a pretty arrange ment. Misses Ella Hayes and Willie Hobo—two fascinating young ladies— rode in this vehicle. There w< re a number of othtr dec orated vehicles and wheels, tut these vere the moot worthy of note, exuapt- ing the bicycles of ,\1111 i/llian Jones and MasterTarie Barker and Mr. El. Uurhufo. On arriving on Hie ground Mayor N. II. Littlejohn welcomed the asec-m- Med multitude in a neat speech, uft< r Which he introduced Col. f. B Hot- Per, who made a short but pluuuiit ^ddress befitting the occasion and )• mam lAfter Col. Boiler had finished tiog, Mr. Thomas F. Mcih w was cle race for boys wore carriid out in rapid succession. Then an intermission of an hour and a half was taken for dinner and refreshments. After dinner the pro gram was again taken up and rushed along as fast as possible. The following is a list of those who won the prizes: Best decorated wheel — Lillian Jones. Best decorated vehicle — Misses Pierson and Carpenter. lieel race—Heel No. 3. Comic wheel—Ed Durham. Lamb race—Myrtle Briggs. Pig race—Edgar Samples. Sack rac»—Pet Littlejohn 1st, dull Dowdle 2nd. Three-legged race — U'm. Henry and Pet Littlejohn 1st, Oscar Smith and dull Dowdle 2nd. Wheelbarrow race—Wm. Henry 1st, Oscar Smith 2nd. I’otato race—Pet Littlejohn 1st, Lewis Chauilin 2nd. Bicycle races, one-quarter mile for hoys under twelve yeuin—Morris Sarratt 1st, Bep Gaines 2nd. One quarter mile, open to all—Will Sarraftt 1st, Shade Wood 2nd. One-haif mile—Will Darby 7 1st, Earnest Nan'z 2nd. One mile—Uuss Grey 1st, Will Sarratt 2nd Three mile—Ed Durham 1st, Will Dirby 2nd. A. B Gaines made an efficient and ectivo marshal of the day. The committee in efiarge of the celebration are under many obliga tions to Messrs. W. H. Ross, W. H. Gooding, J. A. Carroll, Oscar Wood. George Cotton, Sheriff W. W Thomas and others for services rendered. AUo Chief of Police Camp and his able as=ist:inta for the good ord* r m-iiniaincd. There was but one ar rest made during the day and thai was for taking on a little too much (ire water when the day was so hot. Tii!. order maintained was almost per fect. The reunion of the Lipscomb fam ily at Limestone church was a sue cess. There were about fifty present —some from Alabama and North Carolina. Bix generations w^ra rep resented. Speeches were made by Prof. McArthur and Mr. Edward Lip scomb. Dinner in abundance was on hand. Mr. Wm. R. Lipscomb read a chapter of Scripture and Prof. McAr thur offered a petition. The reunion was a successful feature. i n*- i.HHt-l.iill Gain*-. Tbo event of the lay was reserved until the last When the manly forms of the Blacksburg team, ar rayed |n beautiful dark blue-uniforms with red caps and stockings, appear ed upot, the grounds a thri'l ofadrni- ration passed over the audience, and comments were heard on every side, speculation h- ctme rife and the senti ment of the majority was that Gaff ney would have to look to her laurels or the boys from beyond the Broad would be the victors. It was tome minutes later before- the Gaffney team, arrayed in a neat uniform of mixed material with bluek caps and stockings began to put in an appear ance, one at Gic- time. The Blacks burg team took the ground for prac tice and their throwing to bases gave evidef.ee of a hard struggle. After a little while they gave way to the boy's in gray w ho went into the field with a spri'ditly step and a determination to wrest victory from their friendly foe- men. It was 4: .‘JO when Umpire Byars called ‘‘play ball.” Gaden, the first man up for Blacksburg, rapped the ball and went to first. Shearer then stepped up to the plate and lined her out. Alexander also sent the hall to the field anti before the NGuffney team recovered from ils sur prise Gaden and Shearer scored and f Alexander was perched upon Ihe sec ond bug with a broad smiU on bis face. But in re comes in a different story. Ice ILch got down to his knitting, und being backed by ••.Stonewall” Jones, not another Bl&cksLurger touched the ball for the remainder of tb»* itniing. Gaffney went to the hat, the firit man up be ing “Paul of Gaffney,” perhaps not as good a Christian as Paul of Tarsus but a much better first basi.-man than llift ear.y Christian could over have hoped to be. He lined the hull and reached first und then by easy stages got homo while Little, Brown und Humphries, C., made the three outs necessary to retire Gaffnty. in the second inning Blacksburg failed to score while Clary, K., Clary, D., und Ice touched 'uui up for a run each, milking the score 1 to % in favor of Gatlney. In the third inning each team made one run. jn the fourth Blacksburg made five runs and Gail* ney three. Both •teams went to pieces in this inning, and it looked I like there were more fragments in 1 the Gaffney team than in the Blacks burg aggregation. In the sixth inn ing Gaffney made six runs on errors and wild throws, but Blacksburg re- talliated in the sevofitli by shutting Gaffney out a"d making four runs under similar conditions. The re mainder of the game was a liiank, not a single run being made by eitiier side. The following is the score by innings: Blacksburg 20 1 o 1 0 4 0 0—13 Gatfnej 13 1 3 0 0 0 0 x—14 We admit that this is not profes sional ball playing. Neither is it gilt edge ameteur playing, hut if you bar two bad innings on both sides, when the hoys got to throwing wild, it is fair bail. It was exciting bali, for first one team was ahead urul then the other and there, was abso lutely no forecasting the result until the last man was put out. Both ttains are composed of all-home players and they deserve the unstint- eo praises and genuine support of the to vns they represent for their play ing and the gentlemanly manner in which they conduct themselves, both on and off t«he ball field. Both t< ams made errors when errors counted much against them but on ihc* whole it was a most interesting game of bull. NOTES. Richardson struck out nine men during the game, seven of which funned in the first three innings, lie pitched great ball until he began to feel the effects of the terrific heat. H; made a difficult, single-handed catch that was worth the price of ud- m ssion aim e Jones is a daisy little catcher, and bol ls the boys on the bases in nice style. lie is cool und level-headed and plays in a storm, and is worth all the money it ever cost his daddy to make a hall-player out of-hitn. A cooler-headed first baseman than Sarratt is hard to find. He played an errorless game, end had but one ball to go by him that was thrown will. Tommy Brown held down second in pool style, but made one error that almost broke his h'-ari He hunted around tin- grounds fora kick ing machine to kick himself wi-.h but failed to find one. 'i hat is all right. Tommy; you’ll hardly do it again soon. Humphries, Charles, played an ex cellent third. In fact he surprised even his most sanguine -upporti-rs Drayton Clary played tin* best field for the Gaffney team, and carried off the honors in that, respect. Ed. Ciary, (usually a very sure player) and McCraw and Forest Humphries had what is known in baseball parlance as an "off day,” but they h’t the bull at times, and that made up for some of their hard iu'-k in the field. Ah x i».der distinguished himself as a shortstop. He accepted every chance ofieifcd and did not make an erjor. Whisonant also played nil round good hall. The three innings he pitched not a single run was mode off him. Had he been in the box from the stmt the score would have in all probability been very different. Gaston has been an excellent player, but he has had no practice lately, and is therefore not in condi tion. He made one of the- prettiest catches of the g »me. Tripp is a hustling, git-about fel low. lie plays good ball, and is the life of the game. The Gaffney roos ters try to guy him, but he is always equal\o the emergency and generally gives them as good as they send. Blacksburg stood by her team nobly. They had about f.mr hundrid roosters present, apd every man. woman and child was as loyal to the boys as it was possible for them to by. The Ledger desires to thank the Blacksburg team und the Blacksburg people for the very generous manner in which they treated the Gaffnev team and people and wo assure them that individua.ly and collect ively they were ail welcome, and we hope to s* e them over in full force again. When the Gaffney team goes over to Blacksburg u big crowd should accompany thyqj and show the peo ple of that thriving town that we tip preciato their friendship and cour teous treatment. The Ha nee. At night a ball was given at the new Oominercial Hotel, which com pleted the program and terminated the festivities of the day. At this hall were gathered the fair ladies und handsome gentlemen from a distance, and the beauty and chivalry of our own city to "vex with mirth the drowsy ear of night,” und to chase away the glowing moments to the sweet strains of voluptuous music. We will not attempt a description of the splendid array of beautiful faces and handsome garments, for no words are adequate to give expression to the feelings of admiration that the brilliant scene inspired in all who were fortunate enough to be present ; and any attempt on our part would but detract from the extreme bi auty and loveliness of the sceno, und would fall far short of ail that we would say if we could. (Suffice it to say that it was grard, exquisite, and delightful beyond expression, und that "all went merry as u wedding bell.” Those who attended were: Mi&s Rutli Gibson, of Columbia; Miss Bessie Long, of Union; Miss W:llie Hnuthard, of Jonesville; Miss Leila Hollis, of Greenville; Miss KateMug- ness of (iransy Bond; Misses Liz?ie Becker, Willie Bebo. I'auline Foster, Victoria /mos, of Hpartunburg, and Miss«-s Ella Hays, Olive Harratt. EHpnie fort, Lillian Wood, Eva and Ethel Russ, Minnie Goforth, Bessie Kendrick, Mrs. T. B. Butler, Mrs. A. B. Gaines and Mrs. Boyd L. Hames, of Gaffney. The gentlemen were: Messrs. Augustus Deal and John Tripp, of Blacksburg, W. C. Houugh, of Lancaster, '1'. H. Munro, of Union, Stakoly Ethridge, of Atlanta, Ua., W. T. Magne«s, of Chattanooga. Tenn., E. H. Gaines, of Winston, N. C. , W. (>. Johnson, Ed. Byars, James 1J. Richardson, Anthony Harratt, Maynard Smith, "Happy Cal” Parish, M. S. Dantzler, Henry Phillips, Brooks Simpson, Judson Sarratt, J. Russell Sparks, Harry Byars, Isham Richardson. Jones J. Darby. Joe McArthur, A. B. Gaines, T. B. Butler, Robert Munro, R. M. Rodgers, Ham Fort, J. F. (‘arson, Dr. Sidney Sarratt, of this city. Thus ended tbo Fourth of July celebration of nineteen hundred—a day of rejoicing for ihc inhabitants of our city and the county at large— and a day that was fraught, with hap piness and sweet contentment for every one who attended. It, will be remembered in retrospection like the lingering perfume of faded flowers, and in after years, should memory chance to look back through the long vi-la that extends to the scenes of that day, there will bo nothing to- less n the enchantment that distance lends to the view. JJDGZ VAN WYCK'S VIEWS, He Favors a Modinc.itiou of the Chi cago Platform. SmxcjFini.Y), Mo., Jauo 30. — Julge Augustus Van Wyck of New York was asked by ex-C jiigrossmiu Wa l lill how those in the cast who left the party in 1803 could bo induced to return. "By our showing them a little p >Kte- licss,” was the reply. "I have reqUly been surprised at the disposition hor« in the wc.-t as well as among .southern hold ers to soften the platform a littl *. '{no south is inclined to bo conciliatory. Staiige to say it is now the New Eng land states who cannot contribute a sin. gle electoral vote who ask for a radical platform.” Towne Confident of Nomination. Kansas Uity, June 33.—Ex-Congress man Towne is registered at the Coates House. He has made the following statement : "I am not crowding my can didacy for vice president in the ordinary way and have canvassed no delegations. My friends rely on the logic and policy of tho situation and expect the I) siuo- cratic convention to nominate me.” CABINET HOLDS A MEETING. No Developments to Warrant a Change of Policy. Washington, Juno 30.—Although ill Becrclary Hay oumo over to his office at noon, being the senior officer during the pre.ddem’s absence. He scut imme diately for tho secretary of navy and secretary of the war. These officers ro- sponded at once and a cabinet council was held. Of course, the Chinese situa tion was the subject of discussion. All of the official dispatches received were carefully considered. The conclusion reached was nothing has develoiwl war ranting a change of j o.i ;y at this stage. Bo it was doc.ded th it no Irrther in structions should he sent to our naval commander in Clmn, nor have more troops been ord civ 1 there. ZHuya L jsca a Hood Friend. Managua, Nicaragua, July 4.—The death, on June 9, of General Irene Es trada of Managua has removed a strong link between the people who are not officials and President Zolaya. General Estrada and Lis elder brother were linn and reliable, but independent friends of President Zelaya and their support had frequently -aved him from overthrow. Shops Shut Down. Decatuk, Ala., July 4.—An order has been posted, notifying the 1,03) em ployes of the Louisville and Nashville shops that tho entire force will be laid off until next Monday. There is con sideruble unrest among the men on ac count of the order and all sorts of ru mors are flying aWt. Suit For *20,000 Damages. Atlanta, July 4.—In the -city court Morris Ney, through his attorneys, Hoke Smith and II. C. Peeples, has filed suit against tho Central of Georgia Rail way company for $30,000 for injuries alleged to have been received March 20. 1'ope Hues For *3,000 Damages. Atlanta, July 4. — Walter Pope, through his attorneys, Hoke .Smith and H. C. Peeples, has entered salt for $5,000 against the Southern Railway company. Mr. Pojkj was one of the survivors dur ing the recent wr*-ck at Camo creek. BLOOD POISON. Cur. ii |,jr I*. II. || -Free lioltle to SuiTenTM. Deep-seated, obstinate cases, the kind that have resisted doctors, hot springs and patent medicine treat ment, quickly yield to B. B. B. (Botanic Blood Balm,) thoroughly tested for thirty years. Have vou mucuous patches in the mouth ? Bore Throat? Eruptions? Eating Sores? Bone Pains? Itching hkin? Swollen Glands? Stiff Joints? Cop per Colored Spots? Chancres? Ulce ration on the bodyy Hair and eye brows full out? I a the skin a mass of boils, pimple-i and ulcere? Then tine wonderful B. B. B. specific will completely change ihe whole body into a clean, pirfect condition, free from eruptions, and r-kin smooth with the glow of perfect health. B. B. B drains the poison out of the system feo the symptoms cannot return. B. JJ if. builds up tin* broken down con stitution and improve* the digestion. Ho sufferers may test IJ. IJ. B.; u trial bottle will be given away free of charge. B. B. B. for sale by druggists at $1 per large bottle, or <i large bottle* (full treatment) $5. Complete direc tions with each bottle. Be sure the bottle reads Botanic BlooJ Balm. For trial bottle, address BLOOD BALM CO., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble and Free medical advice given. S PRESENTED Committee On Resolutions Reports After Being In Session All Forenoon. PATRIOTIC ADDRESSES Prominent Party Leaders Called to the Platform For Speeches—Many Cries For Former Senator Hill. Governor Deck ham of Kentucky Given un Enthusiastic Greeting. Kansas City, JulyG.—Convention hall was again besieged by eager and excited thousand .ml long before the time set for opening tho second day’s proceedings of the convention all of the streets ap proaching tho building were solidly massed with humanity, moving forward to the many entrances. Expectancy was at a high pitch, as it was universally felt that the day had in store the great events of the convention. By 10 o’clock, 30 minutes before the time set for ihe opening of the conven tion, nearly every scut in the galleries wore occupied. The delegates were much more delib erate and c tme in slowly. The word has gotten abroad that there would be a fight on tho flmr over tho adoption of the platform, and antici pating a session which would be long Vr- -s£v- II WILLIAM J. CUT AX. ijijfcl and hard after it had once began, they preferred to come only at the Inst min ute, that their stay in the crowded hall might be made no longer than necessary. The crowd was anxious to see Senator Hill and on two occasions when a bald- headed man camo through the door lead ing to the delegates’ seats they set up a cry of “Hill,” which had proved so sen sational a feature at both sessions yes terday. Tho senator, however, was one of the List ot the New York delegates to arrive. Once tho delegates began to put in an appearauo * they came in stro mis and the spxico reserved for them filled up with great rapidity. At 40:30 o’clook, the time S't for the opening of tho con vention, two-thirds of them were seated and the remainder were in the hall or crowding through the doors. The bauds played familiar tunes in the galleries and brought forth the old yells from the crowd. As u.v.uil "Dixie” and "Hot Time” were played repeatedly and cheered cnthmiastically. The arrival of Richard Orokor called forth a lew cheers from tho galleries and, as usual, when a Tammany man shows up, there was the cry of “Hill” just to remind him that “there are others.” Audience Glows Impatient. Tho aadicuco began to manifest signs of impatience as tho time went by for calling the convention to order and the officials made no motion to proceed. Many of the well known leaders went to the platform to confer on the status of the convention's business. When the Texans raised to the top of their standard the huge horns of u Texas steer, surmounted by the legend “Texas Gives 200,030 Majority,” there was a roof-cracking shout and an enthusiastic tribute to Texas Democracy. Governor Beckham of Kentucky was given an enthusiastic reception as ho came in, a large number of delegates crowding around to shake him by tho hand. At 11 o'clock Chairman Richardson swung the gavel and called for order, and presented Right Rev. John G. Clen- iinn lor the opening invocation, the en tire audience, delegates and spectators, standing reverently with bowed head* while tho words of prayer echoed through the bnilding. With the oouclasiou of the prayer, Chairman Richardson mode an earnest apiK'ftl to the delegates and spectators to preserve order so that the work of tho convention might procoed without un due interruption. Hpcechniaklng Begins. Mr. Richardson now announced that tbo pkitform committee was not ready to report und ]iending word from them he invited to the platform ex-Governor Hogg of Texas, to address tho conven tion. At the termination of Governor Hogg’s address, Mr. Richardson stepped forward to say a few words to Hergoant at Arms Martin, and tho crowd took ad vantage of the oppuitunity to start tho cry of “Hill.” It came from all quarters of the gallery, but practically little of it from the delegates. Mingled with the calls were hisses. Chairman Richardson wielded hi* gavel vigorously and when order was restored in a degree introduced Hon. A. M. Dockery of Missouri, Who delivered au address. Mr. Dockery wo* received with en thusiasm. 11 Both Chairman Richardson and Ser- geaut ut-Arms Martin moved up and down the front of tho platform gesticu lating wildly and making puutuuiimv appeals for order. When tho Hill demon stration had calmed the chairman intro duced J. F. McCullough of Indianapolis for a speech on current public questions. He said only a few words, and then per ceiving George Fred Williams on the stand in whispered conference with the chairman tho audience called wildly for him, while another element continued the demand for Hill. When duiet was partially restored the chairman recognized Mr. Williams, who submitted a resolution reciting: "That a committee of nine delegates be appointed by the chairman for the pur pose of conferring with the Silver Re publicans and the Populist party now gathered in Kansas City.” Shouts of “No, no,” followed the reading, but the resolution was put to a vote, and amid much confusion on the floor, was declared adopted. Congressman James Williams of Illi nois, was then introduced by Chairman Richardson. “Hill,” "Hill,” came the cry again, but the New Yorker was not present. - As Mr. Williams took his seat the chairman announced: “We will now lie addressed by Gov ernor J. C. W. Beckham of Kentucky.” Instantly there was a roar of applause and delegates und spectators sprang upon their chairs to get a better view of the young governor of Kentucky, wav ing their hats und handkerchief fran tically. At 12:45 o’clock the convention ad journed until 3:30, when tho committee on resolutions made its rejsirt. The delay was due to the number of vote changes being made in the draft of tho report. Bryan Will Not Yield. Lincoln, Neb., July 6.—After the convention had adjourned last night Mr. Bryan had a long consultation with party leaders at Kansas City over the telephone. But if he offered to make any concessions from the iiosition it is pretty well und rstood he has taken, no one in Lincoln kuows it. Efforts to get tho slightest expression from him as to his choice of running mates have failed signally, and he is equally reticent as to his plans after tho nomi nations are made. FOURTH HAS MANY VICTIMS. Thirty People Killed and 1,325 Pa- trials Injured. Chicago, July 0.—As a result of tho celebration of ludependanee day with firearms, toy caunon, giant firecrackers and other forms of explosives I’O persons were killed and 1,325 injured, according to reports from 125 cities. Of this total of l,3z5 persons hurt in an iittempt to be patriotic, 442 can at tribute their injuries to firecrackers and dynamite torpedoes. The deadly toy caunon cracker did most of this execu tion. Out of 152 injured by firearms in 67 cities, the toy pistol caused 105. Gun powder explosions, including the pre mature blowing up of many village an vils, caused the injury of 1S7 out of this list. Many of the injured included in tho lists were reported as prospectively fatal. Americans Celebrate the Fourth. Cakacah, Venezuela, July G. — Tho Fourth of July was appropriately cele brated at the United States legation here and among those present were President Castro and his cabinet. Tho city was illuminated in honor of the American national holiday. Fourth ut Manila. Manila, July 6.—The Fourth of July was fittingly observed here. Tho school children gathered in the principal thea ters of the town and listened to the read ing of tho declaration of independence. Will Iteuew the Old Wage Scale. Birmingham, Ala., July After a lengthy ression the delegates to tho miners’ state convention accepted tho operators’ proposal for a renewal of tho old wage scale and have appointed a committee to confer with tho operators and agree upon certain minor conces- rions in the contract which the miners desire. The scale will be signed up in joint convention of tho miners ana op erators. This means that there will be no strike. Saloonkeeper Killed. PiNCKARi), Ala., July 6.—Charles Doherty, a saloonkeeper, was shot and killed about 6 o’clock by a man named Bell, an engineer on the Plant system. Doherty was drinking. MacArthur’ii Casualty List. Washington, July 0.—Two casualty lists have been rccived from General MacArtbur at Manila. The total deaths reported are 23 and 15 wounded. Among tho dead is William Geiger, captain of tho Filipino volunteer cavalry. Confederate Reunion. Brundidgr, Ala., July 0.—There will be a reunion of the confederate veterans of this and adjoining counties near Troy July 2S. This gathering of tho survi vors will be in tho shape of a basket picnic and fish fry. TROUBLE BREWING IN SAMOA Americans and Britons Ousted to Make Room fbr German*. Apia, Samoa, June 15, \ia San 1 inn- cisco, Juno 33.—There are many evi dences of the Germanizing effort s b iug made by the new government of Samoa. The offices ut Apia are gradually be ing ■filled by Germans, English and Americans being ousted to muse itom for them. Though good order pro mils and t! o German government is being well a • ministered there is evidence that trouble is browing on account of the witdrawal of the British and American activity and enterprise, and it is now believe 1 that Pago Pago will eventually become tho motro])oliH of the island. Furnaces Again In Blast. Birmingham, Ala., Jane 30.—Tho Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company has started up its No. 3 furnace at Bes semer and its No. 4 and Little Belle { ilants. These wore three of the five uruocos closed down by a strike of the employes for higher wages. They have been started by labor Imported from other points. WE GUARANTEE The Reliability of Every Adver* tiser Who Uses the Col umns of This Paper. *1.00 A YEAB. STEVENSON SEEMS TOGAININSTSENOTH Is Regarded as Leading Can didate For Vice President. TOWNE STILL CONFIDENT Claims He Is Gaining Support From Various Quarters—Pennsylvania For Stevenson—Puttlson Declines to Al low His Name to Be Presented. Kansas City, July 0.—The talk among the delegates indicates that the tide is getting very strongly toward Stevenson for tho vice presidency. While the loaders would not agree th^t Stevenson should be tho nominee, it seemed that ho was gaining strength. The Towne candidacy does not seem to have much headway, although his friends say the 1G to 1 declaration is bound to help him and may nominate him. Towne Still Confident. Kansas City, July 6.—Charles A. Towne has given out the following statement: “I am greatly encouraged. Assurances of support are constantly reaching me from delegations represent ing all sections of the country. My friends seem to be the only body of con fident and purposeful supporters behind any candidate for tho vice presidential nomination. 1 believe tho opportunity to unite all opposition to Republican government will not be neglected by the patriotism and political wisdom of the Democratic party.” Will Support Stevenson, Kansas City, July G.—The Pennsyl vania delegation met in cancns and unanimously decided to support Adlai E. Stevenson, of Illinois, for the vice presidency. On tho platform question the unit rule was abrogated and the delegates will vote as they please. Ex- (Governor Robert E. I'attisou refused the iiulorsemeut of tho delegates for vice president. Stevenson Surprised. Bloomington, 111., July 0.—Adlai E. Stevenson has returned from his farm. In regard to his unanimous indorsement by the Illinois delegation for tho vice presidential nomination, I13 said: “The whole matter is the most complete sur prise to me. I had not the slightest inkling of it. It is needless to say that 1 am profoundly gratified by this ac tion. ” REFUSES THE NOMINATION. Adams Will Not Allow His Name Used on the Official Ballot. Birmingham, Ala., July 0.—Rev. Sam M. Adams, who has twice been nomi nated for governor by tho. Populists of Alabama, appears to hatfo finally de termined not to allow the use of his name on the official ballot at the August state election. As evidence of this Adams has written a letter to Probate Judge J. P. Stiles of this county, In wliicb he says: “Yon are hereby notified that I will not accept the nomination for tho office of governor, sjieeiliod for in tho certifi cate of nomination heretofore made to and filed with the secretary of state of Alabama.” Mr. Adams writes that this is a copy of a notice which ho ims sent to all pro bate judges in the state. Prohibition Ticket Wins. Luvkrne, Ala., July 6.—The dry ticket, Leaded by W. B. Howard for mayor, made a clean sweep in the mu nicipal election. The Prohibitionists were elected by large majorities. MUST SEPARATE THE RACES City Council Directs Railway to Pro vide Cars For Negroes. Montgomery, Ala., July G.—The city council of Montgomery has directed the Montgomery Street Railway company to provide K'paratc curs for tho whites and negroes. The mutter ha« been up for consideration for some time and was the rchult of the killing of a white man by a negro on the street cars in Augusta several weeks ago. Since that tragedy the question has been agitated in coun cil. It was settled that the street car company must come to time within 30 days. .shooting at BUhopville. Bishopvillk, 8. C., July rt.—Mrs. Lon Kelly was shot by au unknown person while sitting in tho piazza. The entira loud of slugs entered her abdomen, in flicting a severe wound, from which it is doubtful if she can recover. .Sus- I iicion is directed against Jim Kelly, her insband, who has repeatedly threatened her life. Kelly has served ont a term in the penitentiary. New Carolina KnterprUrs, CoLiTtRiA, S. O., July 6.—The follow ing new enterprises have filed their pa pers with tho secretary of state: Tho Johnston Cotton mill^apital stock $50,- 000. The Andrews Loom, Rood and Harness company of Hpertanbarg, capi tal stock f15.000. The New Cut Mining company of John’s island has been given a charter. Capital stock $2,500. Troops to Be Withdrawn. Havana, Jnly G —It is probable that within the next month, three regiments of United Btatcs infantry—’he First and Second and either the FifLi or Eighth, will leave Cuba. This will leave bat two regiments of infantry in the island. J. Relff’ Lunds a Winner. London, July 0.—At the third day’s racing of the Newmarket first Jnly meet ing tho Princess of Woles’ stakes of 10,- 000 sovereigns was won by Mr. H. Chap lin's 3 year-old bay Alley M/rry CM, on which J. Reiff had the mount. New Railroad la Operation. Yokohama, Japan, Jnly A—The Seoul and Ghenmlpo railroad has keen com pleted and Is in operation.