The ledger. [volume] (Gaffney City, S.C.) 1896-1907, August 28, 1900, Image 1
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F. a. Stacy,
President.
J. G. WARDIiAW.
Vlce-Proslden
THE HITIOHU BADE OP GAFFBET.
Capital $30,000.00.
Will buy county claims, receive deposit
and make liberal loans on approved paper
D. C. BOSS, Cashier.
The Ledger
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GAFFNEY. S. C., TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 1900.
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Boers Offer Strong Resistance
to the British Advance.
FINALLY DRIVEN BACK
Burghers Displayed Great Enterprise
la Handling Their Guns—Occupied
Strong Positions and Fought Desj 'r-
ately—General Roberts* Report.
Gelum’s Farm, Aug. 27.—General
Polo-Carew came into teu h with the
Boers at their main position at Dalma-
nutha on Saturday and shelled a planta
tion east of Belfast. The Bo irs replied
with long range guns. General French,
on General Buller’s flank, exchanged
shots with the Boers, hut no damage
was done.
An artillery duel occurred on the
British front also, the 12-pouuders bom
barding the Boers’ position and the lat-
*' ter displaying great enterprise in hand
ling their guns, which were placed in
strong positions. The enemy evidently
intends to contest stubbornly the ground
here and at ilaehadodorp.
Lord Roberts’ Report.
London, Ang. 27.—The following dis
patch was received today from Lord
.Roberts, dated Belfast, Aug. 20:
“Engaged the enemy the greater part
of the day over a perimetere of nearly 30
miles. Littleton’s division and two
brigades of cavalry, all under Duller,
operated southwest of Dalmanutha.
French, with two brigades of cavalry,
moved northwest of Belfast, driving the
enemy to Lekcucvly, on the Belfast-
Lydenburg road. As soon as French
reached Lekenevly Pole-Carew advanced
from Belfast in support.
“The enemy, in considerable strength,
opposed Buller’s and Pole-Carew’s ad
vance. He brought three long Toms
and many other guns and pompoms
(quick firing guns) into action. Tho
firing until dark was hot and persistent.
Buller hdpes his casualties will not ex
ceed 40. Pole-Carew has not yet re
ported. Tho Boers are making a de
termined stand. They have a large
number of guns, tho country is difficult
mid well suited to their tactics and is
less favorable to cavalry than any we
have hitherto worked over.
Boers lieaten Rack.
London, Aug. 2Y.—Tho war office has
received the following dispatch from
Lord Roberts: “The Boers have been
beaten back by Bruce Hamilton at Win-
burg. General Olivier has been captured.
POLICEMAN
KILLS A NEGRO.
Des-
OUicer fccmH a Hu I let Through
perado’s Brain.
Augusta, Ga., Aug. 27.—Louis Gib
son, a desperate negro character, was
shot and instantly killed by Policman
William M. fielding. The officer heard
f ies coming from the rear of a build-
g, and upon investigation found Gib
son beating his wife. The negro re
sisted arrest, and in the scuffle which
followed, Gibson, who was powerfully
built, threw Policeman Bolding to the
ground and took his club from him.
Bolding drew his pistol and fired, the
bullet hitting the negro just above tho
right ear and causing instant death.
The coroner’s jury held that the kill
ing was justifiable .
# “STORY OF NEWYORK RIOT.”
liev. Brooks Denounces the New York
Police From the Pulpit.
New York, Ang. 27.—The Rev. Wil
liam Brooks, tho negro pastor of St.
Mark’s M. E. church, preached a ser
mon before a large congregation last
night on “The Story of the New York
Riot.” During the sermon the feeling
of the congregation was at fever heat,
and despite the pastor’s frequent ad
monitions to be calm, his hearers twice
inierrupted tho sermon with vigorous
applause. He said:
“I have been visiting the riot victims
and making an investigation. I have a
book of facts. What 1 say here tonight
may send mo before the courts, possibly
to jail. In making tho following charges
against tho police I invite investigation:
“Innocent men were cruelly assaulted.
“The clubbing in nearly every ease
was done by the police.
“We have not found a single tough
character among the victims maltreated,
but honest, hard working persons.
“Respectable and helpless women who
appealed to the police for protection
\K%ro cursed and threatened for their
petition.
“Men and women prisoners were
beaten by the police while getting in
and out of tho patrol wagon and while
on their way to the police stations.
“Men were beaten in the station
honses.
“Men and women were taken from
their beds in a nude condition by the
police.”
Somnambulist Falls 40 Feet.
Atlanta, Aug. 27.—While sitting in
a window sleeping Jordan Neal, a ne
gro, fell 40 feet info a narrow alloy, but
is still living and doing well. Neal
boards on Decatur street. His wife was
in the room on the bed. She was asleep
and did not know her husband had
taken the tumble until notified by others
who heard him groaning. He was per
fectly conscious, but could not sneak.
He complained of his back and his head.
No bones were broken. The negro was
eeut to the Grady hospital and is re
ported as getting along well.
Liverpool Wheat Imports.
Liverpooj, Ang. 27. — Export* of
wheat into Liverpool last week were
74,5*00 quarters from Atlantic ports; 20,-
000 quarters from other ports. Tho im
port* of c irn from Atlantic ports List
week were 00,000 quarters.
Killed by Lightning.
Brooklyn, Ala., Aug. 27. — While
•ut sweeping her yard, Mrs. John W.
Hassell of near this placo was struck by
lightning and instantly killed.
UNIQUE SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
Grass Widow Brings Action Against
the Sheri 11' For Alimony.
Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 25.—M. O.
Jordan, attorney for Mrs. Annie M.
Rebston, has instituted suit in the cir
cuit courts for $10,000 damages. The
ground of tho suit is a novel one. Mrs.
Rebstoa, in 1891, obtained a divorce
from A. M. Rebston, and also a decree
for alimony of $10 per month.
About three months ago Rebstou left
here. Mrs. Rebston claims that he was
due her alimony when he left and the
amount is now more than #150, which
was to be collected by the sheriff and
paid over to her. Her attorney now
orings suit against the sheriff for allow
ing him to depart from the jurisdiction
of the court and for other causes.
LEVIES ON THEIR PROPERTY.
Connally Attaches Carter’s Securities
and Two of Guy nor’* Tugs.
Savannah, Aug. 25.—Michael A. Con
nally has attached the property in Sa
vannah of cx-Captain O. M. Carter, B.
D. Greene and tho Gaynors for alleged
indebtedness. Connally, who was Cap
tain Carter’s clerk, alleges that the ox-
engineer officer is indebted to him in
the sum of #5,498, and has attached hi:i
f iltedged securities in the Savannah
'ropollor Towboat company to secure
that amount.
He claims the Atlantic Contracting
company, owned and controlled by
Gre?no and Gaynor, is indebted to him
fn the sum of $9,545, and has attached
two steam tugs and other river property
for that amount.
FEARS FURTHER RIOTING.
Governor Will Not Withdraw the
Troops From A krou.
Cleveland, Aug. 25.—Governor Nash
fears that there may bo more rioting at
Akron. For that reason troops will bo
held there until Monday at least. This
decision was reached today at a confer
ence here between the governor and As
sistant Adjutant General Adams. Gov
ernor Nash said he would keep tho
troops on duty until he was absolutely
satisfied that the lawless element would
make no further trouble.
Speaking in regard to the punishment
of the rioters the governor said tho state
officials will take no hand in the prose
cution unless the civil authorities at
Akron should express to him their ina
bility to cope with the situation.
Big Diamond Robbery.
Cleveland, Aug. 25.—Report was
made to tho police last night of a big
diamond robbery on a sleeping car of
the Cleveland Terminal and Valley rail
road. Mrs. Lee McBride, wife of a
prominent manufacturer, had $5,0)9
worth of diamonds which she left in ' >e
toilet room of tho sleeper stolen whuo
coming to the city Friday.
Dentists Fight a Duel,
New Orleans, Aug. 25.—Dr. Armand
Mary and Dr. Saraziu, president of the
Local Dental college, fought a duel in a
room today. Sanizin is dangerously
wounded. The shooting grew out of
the bill recently passed by the legisla
ture aimed at dentists without diplomas.
Dr. Mary opposed it,
Mother and Child Cremated,
Fort Worth, Tex., Aug. 25.—A* tb-
result of a coal oil explosion in start!* i
a tiro the homo of Frank Brown, nt ^r
Franklin, was destroyed. Mrs. Brown
and one child were burned to 4 crisp
and another child will probably dio of
injuries received.
President Cannot Attend.
Washington, Aug. 25.—Owing to the
continued pressure of business of imme
diate importance, tho president has been
obliged to withdraw his acceptance of
tho invitation to qttend the national en
campment of the G. A. R. at Chicago.
Population of New Orleans.
Washington, Aug. 25.—The popula
tion of New Orleans, as announced by
tho census bureau today, is 287,104,
against 242,0:!9 in 1890, an incroaso of
45,005, or 18.02 per cent.
Henry Youtzey’s Condition.
GEOKOKTOWg, Ky., Aug. 25. — Tho
condition of Henry Yontzey is un
changed today. He has typhoid malaria.
GILMAN THE SCENE
OF A BLOODY BATTLE
Mob Avenges the Death of a
18-Year-01d Girl.
WOMAN DEFIED THE LAW
JllKoovcretl tty a Woman.
Another great discovery lias been
made, and that loo, by a lady in this
country. “Disease fastened it*
clutches upon her and for seven years
she withstood its severest tests, but
her vital organs were undermined
and death seemed imminent. For
three months she coughed liicoesantly
and could not sleep. She finally disr
covered a way to recovery, by pur*
chasing of us a bottle of Dr. King’s
New Discovery for Consumption,
and was so much relieved on taking
first dose, that she slept all night;
and with two bottles has been abso
lutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz. Thus writes W. C.
Hamrick & Co., of Shelby, X. C.
Trial bottl*3 free at Cherokee Drug
Compant. Keguiur si/e 00c and
$1.00. Every bottle guaranteed.
“Hello Bingley, how did the doctor
succeed in breaking up your fever?”
“Oh easy enough { fie presented his
hill, and I had a chill in lb rr lnut($.”
In India, the land <>f famine,
thonsands die because they cannot
r.b’ain food. In America, the land of
plenty many suiler and die because
they cannot digest tfip food they cat.
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digest* w ; >at
you eat. It Instantly relieves and
radically eurea all stomach troubles.
Clierokte Drug <'n.
A rule in elf- ct In Leipzig, Haxony,
assesses the expense of calling out the
fire department to the owner of the
house where the fire originated.
It will surprise you to esperience
the benefit obtained by using the
dainty and famous little pi is known
as DeWitt’s Little Early Risers.
Cherokee Drug Co.
Officers Fired on When They Attempt
to Servo the Warrant on the Murder
ers—Two People Killed and Three
Others Fatally Wounded.
Gilman, Ills., Aug. 27.—Two men
killed, three wounded—two of them per
haps fatally, one woman wounded and
her residence burned are the results of
an all night battle between a mob and
Mrs. Dr. C. W. Wright, who was ac
cused of the murder of Dossie Salter,
tho 16-year-old daughter of a citizen of
Gi liman.
Dead: John Myers, laborer employed
by Mrs. Dr. Wright.
Michael Ryan, citizen, serving as dep
uty constable.
Fatally wounded: Lawrence Ryan,
brother of the dead man, wounded in
the abdomen; George Willoughby, shot
through the left lung; Mrs. Dr. C. W.
Wright, shot through tho right shoul
der, tho bullet taking downward course.
Seriously wounded: Peter Laur, a
member of the citizens’ attacking party,
shot through the stomach.
Early in the evening the first act of
the tragedy was enacted when Consta
ble NiLtead went to tho house in the
outskirts of the town, occupied by Mrs.
Wright, to serve ou the occupant a war
rant sworn out after the corouor’s jury
had declared her guilty. A number of
deputies were with Constable Nilstoad.
Mrs. Wright barred the door ami in
forcing an entrance tho constables en
countered unexpected opposition.
Ryan Shot Down.
They broke the outer door open and en
tered the darkened rooms. Michael
Ryan felt his way across the first room
aiid was about to enter the door of the
inner apartment when a shot rang out
and he fell dead. The constables made
a hurried exit aud formed a picket line
around the building. At regular inter
vals they fired into the building in the
hope that the occupants would sur
render, but without success. Finally it
was determined to set lire to the build?
ing. The recent rain had so dampened
its timbers that the fire would not catch,
aud niter burning some outbuildings
tho posse gave up tho attempt and fell
back to the original plan of driving out
Mrs. Wright.
About 2 o’clock tho family of Michael
Ryan arrived. The dead man had been
carried to the bushes near tho house
where he met his death. A mob of
probably 250 people had gathered, most
of whom were armed.
Mob Applies the Torch,
They seized dozens of bundles of
straw, saturated them with petroleum,
piled them against tho front and sides
of the house aud applied tho torch. Shot
after shot rang from the upper AviuduW-
and George Willoughby, a local repre
sentative of tho Standard Oil company,
fell with a bullet in the left side.
Tho licit victim was Peter Laur of the
attacking party. These casualties so
angered tho crowd that they fired into
the house as fast as they could load their
firearms. Contrary to expectation no
geremus followed tho progress of tho
flames ami the mob began to think that
the inmates of the burning house hud
been killed. Suddenly from a bunch of
timber in the rear several shots came in
the direction of the mob. They wore
answered 100 to one and the fire was
quickly .silenced. Mom her 1 * of the mob
rushed to the timber aud found the body
of John Myers, a blacksmith, who had
been employed by Mrs. Wright. Ho
was shot in a dozen places about the
head aud shoulders, showing that he
had been lying on ills fuuo tiring at hit.
enemies when he met death. Near by
lay Mrs. Wright, a ragged hole in her
right shoulder.
Mrs. Wright Wounded.
Hlie had also boon wounded while
lying down in tho same position as John
Myers.
Tho mob carried her down town to the
council chamber und physicians set to
work in an endeavor to bring her tocon-
scioasness. it is probable thpt she will
not recover. The mob immediately dis
persed. It had been reported that there
were three women in the hou -o besides
Mrs. Wright, but no signs of them have
been found. Thu house was destroyed
with its contents.
Mrs. Dr. Wright was about 60 years
old. It is stated that she was formerly
an actress. For some time she bos been
conducting a lying-in hospital on the
outskirts of Gilman. The death of Des-
sic Salter took place in tho house last
Friday.
Attempted to Lynch Mrs. Wright.
Miss Salter’s body was taken to her
home under cover of darkness early Sat
urday morning. No collin was pro
cured and she was wrapped in an old
blanket and piece of carpet and buried.
Attci’Dm jury had heard the evidence
of (Jlar nee Salter, father of the gi*d.
the coroner came to tho conolnsion that
it was injudicious to wait longer for
Mrs. Wright’s arrest and a warrant was
fcwqrn out by the police magistrate for
her arrest.
When Madame Wright was brought
to tho city hall and a strong guard was
placed over her, n crowd soon assembled
figd threats of lynching were uttered.
Every effort was made to disperse the
mob, but the mob made another duiuon-
stratum, smashing in tho windows with
stiii)'*s and clubs. This terminated in
the house bi-ing fired into through a win
dow by one of the mob, ban ly missing
the woman. The officer finally restored
order, bat it seemed probable that there
wouln bo further trouble.
FiTZ TO MET JEFFRIES.
Will Fight In Plx Months For the
Heavyweight < heinploushlp.
New York, Aug. 27.—Another match
bsd.ween James J.. Jeffries and Bob Fitz
simmons for the heavy \yeight champion
ship of ilie world is now assured. The.
contest will take place within six
months, Jeffries, through his manager,
W. A. Brady, announced last night that
ho had decided to cover Fitzsimmons’
forfeit of $2,000 and give him another
chance to light for the championship.
Brady explained (hat a match between
the champion und* Fitzsimmons for Fri*
dav night was oui of tho question.
“J . ffries,” said Brady, “is not in train
ing and, therefore, could net do himself
just ice wore he to fight Friday night,
the day named by Fitzsimmons. Three
we* Its ago tho champion offered to meet
Fitzsimmons on Friday night, bnt tho
Austinkau tic. lined the issue, saying
Sharkey
would bo
Taking
NO NEWS FROM CHINA
SINCE LAST SATURDAY
#
Government In the Dark aa
to Happenings There.
THE CONDITIONS AT AMOY
Arbltrurlc* Removed.
AporsTA, Ga., Aug. 27.—The execu
tive committee of tho Boutheaatern
Tariff association lia* given formal no
tice of the removal of the 15 [ter cent ar-
bitraries from Augusta's lire insurance
rates. The notice came in the form of
a oomtnnnieation to J. Miller Robertson,
stump clerk, to remove tho rate and re
bate tho j,*, jkt cent paid on all pohoifts
kioued since Aug. 1.
that his light with
his last appo <ranee in the ring,
Filz-iiiunons at his word, Jefi'ries, who
had been doing a little training, quit
work and is now i a no shape to defend
his title. Jeffries, however, is willing
to fight Fitzsimmons as soon as lie can
g' t into shape and cancel several theat
rical engagements he lias contracted for.
“Wiihiu six months the champion can
prepare himself thoroughly for a battle.
\Vc will fight anywhere. Carson City
is favored by Fitzdmmous and will suit
us.”
Fitzsimmons is anxious to fight Jef
fries this week, but will probably agree
to a later date if assured of a battle with
tho champion.
Both Men In Good Condition.
New York, Aug. 27.—Peter Maher
and Joe Choynski have both trained
hard and are in good condition for their
25-round fight at- the Broadway Athletic
club tomorrow night. Maher and Clioyn-
ski are well matched in size and skill
and it will probably require many rounds
of hard fighting to bring about tho de
feat of either m m.
PROGRESS OF THE SOUTH.
New Industries Reported During the
Past \S eek.
Chattanooga, Ang. 2 7.—Among tho
more important of the new industries
reported by The Tradesman during tho
week ending Aug. 2*> are tho following:
A $50,0)0 agricultural implement
works in Atlanta; a chair factory in
North Carolina; coal mines in the Crab
Orchard district and near Crossvilie,
TeJin., ruid near Philippi, W. Va.; cot
ton mills in < leorgh, North Carolina and
Texas; cottonseed oil mills in Georgia
and N<>rth Carolina; cl vtrie light i.nd
p-uver plant • at Searcy’s, Ark., Owens-
boro, Ky., Oxford, Mh-s., Fayetteville,
Tt,m , and Fredericksburg, Va.; flour
ing md’s in Florida, Kentucky and
North Carolina; a furniture factory in
Nor:h
in.:; a
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•:ii!i elevator (re-
buiif)
i-i T,
xa-; a
harness factory in
Mi.-sis
•ipi'i; i
i ho >p
fa
rory in Alabama;
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Lints nf Mind'Ti,
La., at
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a :‘;15.),0 K) irrigat-
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i and gas develop-
incurs
in \V»
•st Yaviitiii; a planni;; miil
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'lucky
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unnery in south-
wesit-: a Virginia; a telephone exchange
^ t Scc.trsbi ir^ A11.; wat< r works at
ClafksuTiteTaliss., ami t partauburg. S.C.
REDUCTION ON IRON DENIED.
Railroads Will Not Grunt Relief to
the Mine Owners.
BtttAfIngham, Ala., Aug. 27. — The
railroads af the south r:i iron commit
tee in declining to make any reduction
in pig iron freight rates have notified
the officers of the Iron Masters’ associa
tion that the time is inexpedient to make
the reduction asked for or any reduction
whatever. Further than this it is un
derstood that tho railroads ipnlco qo ex
planation and hold <f.it no promise of
favorable action on this question at
any future time.
The furnacemen still insist that con
ditions arc such that unless freight rates
are reduced the iron industry will suffer
very severely. They say that there is
about 100,00 ) tons of pig iron accumu
lated on the yards which cannot ha
moved owing to tho high freight rates
and the drop in prices.
It is probable that the railroad and
furuacemcn will hold another confer
ence on tho question at some time in the
near future.
American Consul Is Alarmed at tbs
Rioting That Followed the Incendi
ary Fires —J apan Lands Murlnei
£
Against the I’rotest of the Consuls.
Washington, Aug. 27.—Cable inter
ruptions con tin no to keep the govern
ment here in the dark as to what is hap
pening in China aud notwithstanding
the most urgent appeals to tho cable
officials, and to our own officers there,
no word has gotten through since Satur
day. One of the cable companies thij
morning notified tho state, war and uavj
departments that the great northern ca*
ble route, meaning the Siberian, through
which Peking is readied from the north
aud Japan Korea are served, is inter
rupted at a point betweeri^Blugow-
chotsmka and Khabarowesk. The east
ern cable route is operating subject to
great delay, though still open to Japan
ese points.
Tho embassies and legations here,
with the exception of the Japanese le
gation, are faring no better than tno
state department in tho matter of tho
receipt of news. Mr. Wu and Boron
Speck Von Storm berg, the latter noW
acting as charge of tho German em
bassy, both called at the state depart
ment and were in search of information.
The former was perturbed by the re
iteration in the press that Russia, Ger
many and Japan had finally decided
upon a formal declaration of war against
China, but was relieved to ascertain that
the sTate department was without con
firmation of tho report.
JAPANESE MARINES LAND.
Great Kxcltemcnt at Amoy—Officials
and Merchants Kilter Protest.
Amoy, China, Aug. 27.—The Japanese
have been landing marines for three
days, not only without provocations,
but against the protest of the consul*.
Accidental destruction of the Japanese
temple by fire was the alleged excuse
for their act, bat tho Amoy officials have
proved their ability to preserve perfect
order. There are 500 marines lauding
today.
The excitement is intense and tho«-
sands of civilians are leaving the city.
The officials, with scores of merchants,
have visited the American consulate,
pleading with the consul to intercede
for tho withdrawal of the marines, oth
erwise they declare it will be impossible
to preserve order.
The landing of tho marines by the
Japanese breaks tho agreement of the
powers with tho viceroys.
Without Foundation,
London, Aug.
lately no truth in
mored there
on
Russia, .Germany
Negroes Refuse to Work.
Coal Creek, Tcnu., Aug. 27. — A
party of negro coal miners euronte to
liuFollettc t > work in tho coal mines
where n strike occurred last week, were
met at Coal Creek by labor leaders.
Many wckj parsaaded by the union
men not to go to laiFtdlette and they
left the train at Coal Creek. Tho mines
are being operated on al>out half force.
Wonmn’* Golf ( liamidonshlp.
New York, Aug. 27.—By far tho
most important and intci-csting oham-
pionship ev-.-r held by the Women’s
Golf Association of America will begin
tomorrow morning on the links of tho
Hiinnicocl; Hills club at Southampton.
Sixty-five fair experts have entered and
at 1 sist a third <»: these are believed to
have « xcellent chances of winning.
Reciprocity With Kcundor.
San* Francisco, Aug. 27.—General
Archibald K unson, United States minis
ter to Ecuador, has arrived hero after a
tine - year d redd mice at Quito. Ho say*
that he ha- just concluded a reoipr<K-ity
comm reial Treaty with tho Ecuadorian
gov.-rinm ut of decided advantage to
both Countries.
sin, y A I, >ut .|in-o •) allies,
F >kt Worth, T x , Ang. 27.—After
nearly 20 years a 111 m turns up here who
cU-.i.iis Jess - .lanes was uot killed at St.
Jo-eph, Mi , by Bob Ford, but it was a
<h t ctive who was killed. Tho mail says
.1 ..v .liums is now running a grocery
ttore 20 m;le irom friuidiid, (Jut*.
Held U|> and KohV-d,
Denver, At.g. 27.— Dr. Joseph ik-nrilt
and Mrs. I-lorn M. B. tts, both of this
city, while ih iviiig in the suburbs last
nir. it were held up by masked men who
secured over $7,000 in cash ami dia-
mon is. Mrs. Belt* was bentoy into in-
scuaibility.
17.—There is abso-
tho dispatches from
ng it was ru-
good authori£
aud Japan had de
clared war 011 China and had invited
Great Britain qnd the United States to
retire from that country.” Inquiries
made at tho St. Petersburg, Berlin and
Tokyo capitals show that tho report is
discredited at tlio.se capitals and pro
nounced unworthy of uotico,
Will Be tScnt to Tien Tsln.
Rome, Aug. 27.—A dispatch received
hero from Taka, under date of Aug. 26,
confirms previous reports that a convoy
W4 8 being formed at Peking to conduct,
under a strong escort, the allies’ wound
ed and women and children to Tien
Tsin.
BLEW HIS OWN BRAINS OUT.
Ford Fatally Shoots Strydlrou and
Then Commits Suicide.
New York, Ang. 27 —H. H. Stry-
dirou, a lumber merchant of Baltimore,
was probably fatally shot at the Hotel
Veiidome today by H. J. Ford, who reg
istered from Boston. Ford then com
mitted suicide by blowing ont his brains.
Strydlrou registered at tiie hotel ou Fri
day night. Ford had been in tho hotel
ror several days, but did uot register un
til Strydlrou arrived.
The men breakfasted together this
morning and went out. Soon they /e-
turned aud a few minutes later an ele
vator buy run to tho office and said that
thero was trouble in the room and shots
were heard immediately afterward.
Strydiron was taken to the hospital in
a critical condition. His residence is in
doubt, an acquaintance having given
his home as Chicago, although bo regis
tered from Baltimore.
SEA FIGHTERS ON PARADE.
Men Who Fought With Knrragutand
Porter Head the Procession.
Chicago, Ang. 27.—This tfos tho day
set aside by tho G. A. R. reunion for
the men of the navy, and from morning
until evening the ensigns of the men of
tho sea were given the preference over
the battle flags of the men who fought
ou land. ^
Two thousand strong the il’fii who
fought with Farragut and Porter along
the Atlantic coast, in the gulf and up
and down the Mississippi river, marched
the streets which were packed with a
cheering applauding multitude. Beside
the men who fought afloat from 1861 to
1865 oame the younger generation who
helped to demolish Montejo’s fleet in
Manila bay and made glorious history
w*hen Cervera sailed out of Santiago
harbor to ovewhelming defeat.
With the veterans of the navy marched
a band of men whose lot daring the war
comprised tho worst of hardships—bnt
none the loss as full of glory as the ca
reer of tho bravest fighters of thorn all.
These were the members of tho Associa
tion of Ex-Prisoners of War, who re
ceived au enthusiastic greeting as they
marched along.
TAGGERT ON Th¥ OUTLOOK.
Ho Considers the Prospects Bright For
Democratic Success.
Chattanooga, Aug. 27.—In a letter
received from Hon. Thomas Taggart,
mayor of Indianapolis, ho says:
“The political situation in the middle
west is very bright, particularly in In
diana, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota and
Wisconsin.
“The condition in our own state at
this time never looked brighter for a po
litical victory in the past ten years. The
Democracy arc united to a man; uiue-
tenths of tho Gold Democrats who voted
for McKinley in 1896 are with us this
year, aud we have a larger number of
allies from the people who are opposed
to imperialism. From the best informa
tion that l can gather Kentucky is re
liably Democratic this year. The na
tional committee located in Chicago is
doing splendid work and I believo that
ou Nov. 6 the middle western states will
render a good account of themselves.”
MERRYMAKERS STRICKEN.
People Poisoned by Food at the Har
vest Home Festival.
New York, Aug. 27.—Seven hundred
persons attended the Harvest Home fes
tival at Griggstown, N. J., to celebrate
the successful gathering of tho year’s
crops.
Two hours after the festival began 50
persons in attendance were stricken
with serious illness from something
they had eaten, aud had to bo conveyed
to their homes. Five members of tho
household of Charles Howell Cook of
Belle Meade were severely stricken, as
were several families in the vicinity of
Harlingen. No one has died as yet, but
many are reported to be seriously ill.
HANNAH STAY IN THE EAST.
He Will Not Leave For the West For
Several Weeks.
New York, Aug. 27.—Senator M. A.
’ Hanna has decided to remain in tho cast
much longer than ho expected. Mr.
^mua says he may uot depart for tho
WO g^pr k three or four weeks.
Accordi2f4K 1110 moriliu g papers ono
of the considerauR 18 that influenced Mr.
Hanna to prolong hi^.^y
news that the DemoeraC!$v8w8nal com
mittee bad resolved to establish head
quarters in New'York and to inaugu
rate an active campaign . for Bryan in
tho eastern and middle states.
Killed With a Brick.
Savannah, Aug. 27.—George Powell,
a negro, is dead as the result of a blow
from a brick hurled by another negro,
known as “Eyes.” The row between
the men began at tho market. They
met later In tho western part of the city
and tho difficulty was renewed, when
“Eyes” picked up a brick, struck Powell
in the head and ran.
SENSATIONAL GOLD
FIND ATJJAPE NOME
Prospectors Strike a Gravel
Bed That Pays Well.
WHOLESALE JAIL DELIVERY.
Four Prisoners Released From Jail by
Friends In Blontana.
Red Dodge, Mon., Ang. 27.—A whole
sale jail delivery occurred here Sunday
morning. Parties on the ontsided pried
off a window bar and opened tho cell*
with skeleton keys. Frank Woodstock,
a horse thief, Dick Johnson, a half breed
who stabbed a white man at Joliet last
week, Tinkler, a forger, and John Wil
burn, alias Wilneu, wanted at Clqyton,
N. M. f on tho charge of cattle stealing,
escaped.
Frank Russell, a noted forger, who Is
alleged to have operated extensively at
UhotMnn, here and other places, and
“Slieker” Jim, a horse thief, although
threatened by the others with death, re
fused to leave tho jail.
Arrested For Robbery.
Fixihexce, Ala., Aqg. 27.—Marshall
Hoyles aud four boys, ranging from 13
to 18 years old, have been arrested for
robbing Louisville and Nashville rail
road freight cars. The stolen goods
were found in their possession and tbs
Ixty* all Confessed, implicating Boyles,
who was said to bo the leader. Boyles
gained considerable notoriety several
months ago by being arrested, charged
With the assassination of Probate Judge
McClure, but was re loosed after trial.
PANS 25 CENTS TO $1.50
It Is 15 Feet Deep and of Unknown
Breadth — Carries Gold In Paying
Quantities All Through—Over
000,000 From Nome and Klondike.
Nome, Aug. 17, via Seattle, Wash.,
Aug. 27.—Late mining developments
have been of a very satisfactory nature.
No doubt now remains of the genuine
ness of the Kougrock strike. Harris
and Quartz creeks in that county are
rich and the former shows from 25 cents
to #1.50 to the pan. Oregon creek aud
its tributaries, Hungry creek, in the
granite district, have developed unex
pected richness and a broad expanse of
pay gravel.
Coming nearer home, attention is. jnst
now centering ou Hustings creek, 8
miles east of Nome. There prospectors
have uncovered a gravel bod 15 feet in
thickness and of unknown breadth, ex
tending from the gulch way up into the
hills. Wherever prospectors have gone
it has been found to carry gold in pay
ing quantities. Prospectors believe that
in it they have found the ancient chan
nel.
1 —
Gold From Nome und Klondike.
Seattle, Wash., Ang. 27.—The steam
ship Ohio has arrived from Nome with
882 passengers and treasure estimated at
#2,000,000. About one-third of the gold
came from Nome. The Klondike con
tributed the balance. Tho steamer South
Portland arrived tonight with $40,000 in
gold from Nome and 113 steerage pas
sengers.
TO OPEN NEW GOLD MINES.
Company With $500,000 Capital to
Operate Near Blue Ridge.
Blue Ridge, Ga., Aug. 27.—Articles
of incorporation of tho North Georgia
Consolidated Gold Mining company,
with a capital stock of $500,000, have
been filed with the clerk of the superior
court of Union county.
The object of this company is to de
velop the property that has been ac
quired by them, consisting of 640 acres
of rich gold lands. It has been demon
strated that gold in largo quantities ex
ists ou their property.
North Georgia as a gold field has been
attracting capitalists rrom all parts of
the world.
Held In $1,000 Bail.
New York, Aug. 27.—John Davis,
tho negro who shot John Brennan,
white, in tho race riot here, was held
today In #1,000 bail to await the resnlt
of Brennan’s injuries. Herbert Brooks,
another negro in the same riot, was bold
for further examination in $l,000bail
for assaulting James Langley.
Troops Withdrawn.
Akron, O., Aug. 27.—Asa result of
the continued peaceful conditions exist
ing in this city,-all of the state troops
that had been on duty here since Thurs
day last were withdrawn early today.
Population of Denver.
Washington, Aug. 27.—The popula
tion of Denver, Colo., as jnst announced
by the census bureau, is 133,859,'against
106,713 in 1890. This is an increase of
27.146, or 25.44 per cent.
Glurtou* Now*.
Comes from Dr. D. B. Cargile, of
Washita, I. T. He writes: “Four
bottles of Electric Bitters has cored
Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had
caused her great suffering for years.
Terrible sores would break out on her
face, and the beet doctors could give
no help; bother cure is complete
and her health is execellent.” This
shows what thousands have proved.—
that Eletric Bitters is the best blood
purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum,
ulcers, boils and running sores. It
stimulates liver, kindneys and bowels,
expels poisons, help* digestion builds
up the strength. Only 50 cents.
Sold by Cherokee Drug Company.
The rebellion has taken hold of
Southern China. Sixteen foreigners
have arrived at Nankin from Ning
I’o and report that their houses were
burned and missionaries horribly
maltreaterL
Mothers endorse it, children like it,
old folks use it. We refer to One
Minute Cough Cure. It will quickly
eure all throat and lung troubles.
Cherokee Drug Co.
WOMEN HELD FOR MURDER.
They Are Charged 'With Killing a
Child at Canton.
Canton, Ga., Ang. 27—Mrs. Dolly
Pritchett and her sister, Nelia Peak, aro
in jail charged with murdering an in
fant of the former.
The Pritchett woman’s father lives in
Milton county, and Mrs. Peak’s husband
is now in Atlanta jail for blockading.
The Peak woman probably had nothing
to do with the infanticide, but is held in
jail as a witness. Mrs. Peak seems ill-
fated and qalteimfafiiMlilli^ij^b^ing
ting occurrences.
was on the roadside a few months age
when Hereohel Lowrey was shot from
ambush'by some unknown party in this
county, and later when Jim Hnbbard
fell dead in his house near Cherokee.
As this case develops other arrests
may be made and charges of a very seri
ous nature be snstaihed against the
women and one or more men.
HOUSE OF WHALE BONES.
Captain John Devereuux Has Refused
an Offer For It.
Charleston, Aug. 27.—Captain John
H. Dcvereaux has refused a cash offer
of $300 for the jawbone of a whale
which was killed in the harbor about 11
years ago. The jaws measure 12 feet
each, and just now they are used as a
grand entrance to a summer house on
Sullivan’s island, made entirely of the
bones from the whale. The house is
prettily arranged, and the vines which
cover it give it a most handsome appear
ance.
There is a seating capacity for 35 per
sons iu the whalehonse, and tho verte
brae of the spinal column forms one of
the main seats. The jaw entrance af
ford* ample space for out-of-door enter
tainments.
Fell Under the Wheel*.
Gadsden, Ala., Ang. 27.—A white
miner named Ralls, from Coal City,
Tenn., was killed at At talk by the
southbound limited on the Akbama
Great Southern roilroad. It is alleged
that he was riding ou the rods under
one of vhe passenger cars and fell under
the wheel* jnst as the train was pulling
up to the depot. His head was ent open
and his brains wore scattered along the
track.
Killed In a Peach Tree.
Greenville, S. O., Ang. 27.—A son
of John Gibson, a farmer, was killed by
lightning near here. The boy was in a
peach tree on his father's pkoo when
the fatal stroke came. His brother was
badly shocked. It is a curious coinci
dence that about two years ago another
son of Mr. Gibson was killed b
ning near the same spot.
by light-
Royal H. Pullman Dead.
Baltimore, Aug. 27. — Information
has been received here of the death, at
Camp Royal Weekly, Thousand Iwknd*.
of the Rev. Dr. Royal H. Pullman of
this city, brother of the kte George M.
S illman, the pakce car maker, aud of
e Rev. James M. Pullman of Chioago.
Furnaee Out of Blast.
Birmingham, Ak., Ang. 27.—Furnaee
No. 2 of the Republic Iron and Seel
company, at Thomas, has gone out of
blast because of the distressed conditio
of the iron market ami the need fur ru-
jiairs. The fnruace will be modernized
and new machinery added.