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/ THE LARGEST Circulation of Any Newspaper in the Fifth Congressional District of S. C. j \ HE LEIXJI SEMI-WEEKLY—PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY. 4 Jl ^ we GUARANTEE Thr Re!iahi?*t\ f Fvery Adver . * » vhe Col umns of Ihts Paper A Newspaper in all that the Word Implies and Devoted to the Best Interest- o* the teopM- ,f Cherokee County KSTAUUSHM) FEIi. 16, 1864. GAFFNEY. 8. C., TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 1601. Sf r>» A YEAR. SENSE ' STILL IN PRISON No Foundation For Report of Her Pardon. FRIENDS STILL HOPEFUL A^bttssadur Choate Continues the ^pt'orta 3Iude by Mr. Huy to Secur* a Pardon tor the Unfortunate American Woman. Washington, Feb. 11.—The stated* partmeut has not been advised of th* reported iuteutiou of the British gov ernment to pardon Mrs. Florence May- brick, the American woman imprisoned in England on a charge of poisoning her husband. It is said, however, that Mr. Choate has lost no opportunity, at tali proper times, to work Toward that lend, and it is understood that his efforts have been particularly energetic of late. Of course, these must be uuofilcial, for it would not be permissible for the case to be made the subject of formal ex changes. Secretary Hale, while ambassabor to Enufcuid, did all that he could in Mrs. brick’s behalf, and what Mr. Choate Is now doing is simply in continuation of that movement. It is hoped, however, that he is working under much more favorable auspices aud that success is near at hand. W ithout Foundation. London, Feb. 11.—The officials of ths home office say there is no foundation for the report that Mrs. Florence MayS brick has been pardoned. An official of the United States em bassy said to a representative of the Associated Press that it did not need the home office officials to prove the ab solute baselessness of the Maybriok story. He continued: “We would bo the first to be notified of any such action or proposed action by the British gov ernment. Not a single fact Las arisen to give the slightest justification of the sfcory or to make the release of Mrs. Maybrick more probable than hereto fore.” No Anti-Trust Legislation. Washington, Fob. 1).—The anti trust bill was again under considera tion by the senate judiciary committee today, but no progress was made to ward securing a report. Some of the members of the committee expressed the opinion utter the close of the meet ing that no report would be made dur ing the present ses-.i ui of congress. The bill as it passed tbe house is neither satisfactory to the Republicans nor the opposition. Lee and Y\ ism 1’remoted. Washington, Fob. II.—The president today sent i * the senate the nominationa of J. II. Wilson of Delaware and Fitv> hugh Lee of Virginia, now brigadier generals of volunteers, to bo brigadier geiuirals in the segulor army. ilellevue Nurses on Trial. New York, Feb. 11.—The trial of the throe Bellevue nurses indicted for first degree manslaughter for the killing of Louis It Hilliard on Deo. 12 last, while ho was a patient in the insane pavilion at Bellevue, was begun today in the court of general sessions, Judge Cowing presiding. The defendants are Edward O. Dean, Clinton L. Marshall aud Jesse R. Davis. The coroner’s jury found the three men responsible for Hilliard’s death, which was caused by the fracture of three ribs and the hyoid boue. Old Veterans Fare Well. Columbia, S. 0., Feb. 11.—Confeder ate pensioners have fared splendidly this year with the South Carolina legis lature. The sum of $2«K),000 has been appropriated for the general pension fund and this is double the amount ? ;iven in former years. A bill was of- ered in the house to increase the ap propriation to $150,000, and while It was being considered there was an other amendment to make it $200,000, and after brief debate it was carried overwhelmingly. River Competition For Railroad. Chattanooga, Fob. 1L—The steamer Avalon, from Paducah aud Cincinnati, loaded W'ith freight for Chattanooga merchants, arrived this morning aud discharged her cargo. A schedule of rates between Cincinnati aud Ohio river points is being arranged today. This is the first trip of the boat, which has been subsidized by the merchants ns an important step toward securing reduction of railroad freight rates. Unwise and Dangerous. Raleioh, Feb. 11.—The Morning Post of Raleigh sent directions to all its correspondents at all points of the state to get views of lawyers regarding the proposed impeuenmeut of Judges Furones and Douglass. The replies show that members of the profession generally regard the proceedings as un wise and dangerous. Those Touring Capitalists. Chailt.estox, Fob. 11.—A party of capitalists aud investors from Cincin nati and elsewhere in the west are be ing entertained today by the oommer- cial organiz ttions of the city. The party will be entertained with a dinner tonight at Pine Forest Inn at Summer ville, n health resort near Charleston. A Veteran Showman Dead. } Chicago, Fob. 11—W. H. Harris, proprietor of the “Nickel Plate’’shows, died at his home here last night of hoar* disease. Mr. Harris was widely known among show people. Martial I,aw In $paln. Madrid, Fob. 11.—Martial law bai been declared in Valencia. Milan of Scivia Dead. Vienna, Feb. 11.—Former King Milan pf bervm is dead. TmE course of true love Chief Justio* of Alabama AcoldsnUki- ly Shot by irato Parent. Montgomekt, Ala., Feb. 11.—Fa* several years Hon. John W. McQusen, of Birmingham, assistant solicitor of Jefferson county, aud Miss Caroline Beale, one of the loveliest of Mont gomery’s young women, have been sweethearts. The young lady’s parents were not partial to his salt, but rather encouraged that of a suitor in the east, whose high position was already estab lished ana whose condition guaranteed their daughter’s continued comfort. A few days ago Mr. MoQue«u came to Montgomery and renewed nis attentions to Miss Beale. Her father informed Mr. McQueen that his attentions must cease. He continued them, however, aud Saturday night the oouple deter mined to marry. They went to the probate judge and endeavored to secure a license. The judge, being aware of the jwireutal objeotion. denied this re quest, and informed tne father of the young woman. Mr. Beale thereupon went to the resi dence of Chief Justice McClellan of the supreme court and called for Mr. Mc Queen, who was a guest there. Just what was said can not be learned, but Mr. Beale fired several times upon Mr. McQneen. The young lawyer lover escaped unhurt, although his host, Judge McClellan, caught one of the balls in his shoulder, causing a serious flesh wound. As soon as Mr. Beale had left the premises, friends of the young couple commenced arrangements looking to an immediate marriage, which occurred in the parlors of Probate Judge Gaston two or three hours later by Rev. Stew art McQueen, of the Episcopal ohureh, in the presence of a few mends and relatives. Mr. McQueen and his bride spent the afternoon at the Exchange hotel aud left last night for New Or leans on their honeymoon. Beale was arrested aud taken to po lice headquarters. Bridal Couple In New Orleans. New Orleans, Feb. 11.—John Mo- Queen, assistant prosecutor of Jefferson oouuty, Ala., who was one of the prin cipals in the sensational shooting affray at Montgomery, yesterday, in whicn Chief Justice McClellan was shot, ar rived in the city today with his bride and registered at the 8t. Charles. Mc Queen is well known in New Orleans, aud many prominent people visited him in his rooms. Hfs story of the events yesterday does not differ materially from those covered in the Associated Press dispatches. The McQnoens will be hero three days and then continue their honeymoon trip to other cities. “DECLINED, WITH THANKS." Alleged Story of the Kaiser and French Ambassador to England. Paris, Feb. II.—The Canlois today says that at the obsequies of Queen Victoria, during the reception at Wind sor, Emperor William perceived near him a groap consisting of M. Pierre Paul Gambon, French ambassador to Great Britain, Vice Admiral Biabenamo, the head of the French del igatior at tending the faneral, and General Da- Bois. Addressing M. Gambon cordially, his majesty said: “Well, M. Oambom are you not oom- ing to greet me?” and as the latter ap proached the emperor added: “I wish it to be well known that I love France very muoh and shall never allow her to be touched.” “Sire,” replied M. Gambon, “I thank your majesty for what you have been good enough to say. France is a peace ful country, but If ever she is attacked she is capable of defending herself quite alone.” COLONEL BUCK IN ATLANTA He Will Take No Part In Active .Politics In Future. Atlanta., Feb. 11.—Colonel A. E. Bnok, minister plenipotentiary aud en voy extraordinary to Japan, has re turned to Atlanta for a brief vacation, after an absence of about three and one- half years. He was aeked about his plans and perticalarlv about bis participation in the councils of the Republican party in this state. He said: “I am not going to hold any Confer ences with the republican leaders in Georgia. I. am out of pOlttlca. I may see some of tbe leading Republicans who arc my personal friends, but l am not going to talk politics with them. I do not intend again to take an active inter est in politics in the state. I am not In politics any more. rt Attempted Assassination. London, KY, Fob. 11.—An attempt was made to assassinate O. O. Mo Lear, proprietor of Gatohlngs hotel of this plooo. Mr. Mo Lear was acquitted in the cironit court here Satnrday for the killing of his negro porter, a few months since, aud the negroes here wore very muoh incensed over his acoulttal It Is supposed that some negro fired the shot, which missed MoLsar only a few tnqhes, while he was sitting neef the hront window in the hotel office. “Get to Work!” Vienna. Feb. 11.—Emperor Francie Joseph today received in audience the new president and vice president of the lower honse of the reiohsrath. His majesty said he hoped that the better condition of affairs evidenced by the l expeditions election of officers would be maintained. “Get to work,” said the emperor; “that is the most Important and most argent doty of all.” Religion In the Colleges. Hartford, Conn., Fob. 11.—The pub lic relations oomraittoo of Hartford | Theological seminary recently sent let- tors to the Y- M 0. A. ’s of American colleges and universities, asking for in- formatiou as to the religious conditions in these institutions. Out of Hi institu tions reporting, in only five doos the re ligious prospect soem less encouraging than formerly. To Advance Dividend Rate. Montgomery, Ala., Feb. 11.—Tha directors of the Southern railway are expq£ted to ad ranee ths dividend rate bn the preferred stock to a 4 per oenl buffs at th« next meeting. GOVERNMENT FOR THE PHILIPPINES Measure Now Under Consid eration by Senators. AMENDMENT TO ARMY BILL All Military and Civil Powers Neces sary to Govern the Islands Shall De Vested in Persons to Uo Named Hby the President. Washington, Feb. 11.—The senate committee on tho Philippines today au thorized Senator Lodge to report the Spooner amendment, introduced Fri day, concerning the government of the Philippine islands as an amendment to the army appropriation bill. One slight verbal amendment was made. As the amendment was introduced, it proved that all military, civil and judicial pow ers necessary to govern the Islands shall be vested in such persons as shall be named by the president, eto. The word “judicial” was stricken out, because it was the opinion of the committee that all judical functions are embraced in the civil administration. Tho Democrats made no opposition to the reporting of the amendment. The provision will next be considered by the committee on military affairs. A MAGNIFICENT SPECTACLE THE WORK OF THE SENATE Naval Appropriations Passed and Shipping Bill Taken Up. Washington, Feb. 11 —When the senate convened today at 11 o’clock, Mr. Turley of Tennessee presented the credentials of his colleague, Edward W. Carmack, elected senator for a term of six years, beginning March 4, 11)01. Mr. Teller of Colorado presented the credentials of Thomas M. Patterson, elected senator from Colorado for the term of six years, beginning March 4, 1901. Tne credentials of both senators eleot were filed. A bill providing for an additional district Judge in the Northern district of Illinois was passed. The naval appropriation bill was then taken up. The naval appropriation bill was passed, and Mr. Hanna moved to take np the shipping bill. Mr. Jones of Arkansas demanded a roll call, and the senate voted, 35 to 14, to consider the bill. Mr. Tillman of South Carolina had expected to discuss the armor plate question, which was before the senate when the bill was laid aside Saturday. He said ho desired to present evidence which would show the bad faith with which the Carnegie and Bethlehem companies had treated tho government rri, ‘' Tipanioshad said prositively they «e»o uhable to make Krupp armor for less than $545 per ton, yet they had en tered into contract for an armor at a lower price. He would be satisfied, he said, if the chairman cf the naval affairs committee (Mr. Hale) would corrobo rate what ho said. Mr. Hale replied that there was no question about the aoonraoy of Mr. Tillman’s statement. Mr. Pettigrew said that when a mem ber of one of the armor concerns was before the appropriations committee he admitted that the Carnegie aud Beth lehem -companies had an agreement to bid the same snm for the armor. Proceedings In the House. Washington, Feb. li.—The desk of Representative Albert Shaw of New York, late oommander-in-chlof of the G. A. R , who died suddenly Sunday morning of apoplexy, was draped in black and coverea with ageltas and roses when the house met today. The chap lain in bis invocation referred feelingly to General Shaw’s death. Owing to the extreme pressure of the public business, it was decided by the honso leaders that it would be inexpedient to adjourn im mediately out of respect to hffe memory. Immediately after the reading of the journal, Mr. Paine, chairman of too committee on ways and means, by direc tion of the committee, reported back the war revenue act as amended by the senate and moved the adoption of a resolution “to disagree to the substitute proposed bv the senate as an amendment thereto and ask for a conference. ” The Tax On Bank Capital. Washington, Feb. U.—Senator Aid- rich today sent the following dispatch j “Washington, Feb. 11.—Mr. A. B, Hepburn, Chairman American Associa tion of Bankers, Chase National Bank, New York city: Am receiving a large number of letters from banks and bank ers throughout the country, sent in re sponse to request issued by your secre tary, demanding that the tax on bank capital shall be entirely removed. The bouse retained the entire tax and the senate has redneed it one-half. No ac tion is possible in conference except to agree to either the house or senate pro vision or adopt some compromise be tween the two. I hope thie statement will save the members of your associa tion and the members of the finance committee muoh unnecessary corre spondence. (Signed) “Nelson W. Aldrich, “Chairman.'* Funeral of General Shaw, Washington, Feb. 11.—The remains of Representative Shaw, former oom- mander-in-ohief of the Grand Army, who died suddenly in his apartments here yesterday morning, will be interred at Watertown, N. Y. The funeral party will leave here at 12:45 o’clock over the Pennsylvania railroad for Jersey City. At that place thev will be mot by Lafay ette Post, G. A. R., of New York, whe will eso^irt the body across the ferry. In accordanoe with the wishes of the relatives of the deceased, the faneral will not lie in charge of a congressional commit tee. Pudden Death. New Orleans, Feb. 11.—Judge Jas, O. Moiso of the criminal district conrt was seized with an epileptic tit at his homo today and is dead. Ho had been re-elected in November to serve a 12- year term. OnMooU For Opculng of rurii.uni'n- l>y K i\v rd. New York, Feb 11. —A dispatch to the Tribune says: Ou Jan. 21, 1S86, when Queen Victo ria for tho last time opened parliament in person, practically every balcony from Buckingham palace to Westmins ter was ostentatiously draped with crimson, relieved by cords and tassels and yellow, and the government offices m Whitehall were gaily festooned in streamers of flags stretching from lamp to lamp. As London is still in mourning, it is, however, not expected next Thursday, when King E iward drives irotn Marl borough House to the House of Lords. Every flag will probably fly mast high, but no decorations arc anticipated other than small shields displaying the ooat- of-r.rms of Westminster anil London, which will be affixed to lampposts along the route. Given flue weather, this drawback notwithstanding, the spjciacle is sur3 to be a ma nificent one. The ancient state coac.' 1 in the bauds of a firm of ooachbnil, ir in Long Acre, uu'degoiug repairs, wuich are no doubt sadly needed, considering tliat the vehicle lias been lying idle since the death of the prince consort, 40 years ago. THE SABBATH IN SAVANNAH Crusude liif-uguralei! to Enforce Sun day Laws. Savannah, Feb. 11.—Savannah is to have a crusade against Sunday law breaking. In Sunday morning’s paper there appeared a notice to tho following effect: “Notice is hereby given to the public that beginning Sunday, Feb. 17, viola tors of laws eiiated for the preservation of the Sabbath day will be prosecuted. A word to the wise snonld be sufficient. Savauuan Law and Order League.” Neither the officers nor tho members of the league are known. The movement is quite sweeping in its scope, including barrooms, green gr' ceries, fruit stands, cigar stands, includ ing those in hotels ami drug stores aud soda fountains, though specially di rected against liqu ir selling. THROWN FROM THE TRACK Southern Passenger Train Wrecked Near Waco, (in. Waco, Ga., Feb. 11.—Train No. 37 on the Southern, which left Atlanta Sun-lay afternoon at 4:15 o’clock for Birmingham, was derailed 3'. 2 miles beyond this place at 6:12 o’clock. The engine was turned over and entirely demolished, but neither tho engineer nor fireman was injured. John Jones, a height conductor on the Southern, who was riding in tho baggage car, was thrown out of the door ami his right leg broken above the knee. The train was well loaded with passengers, but, beyond bruises and coneursious, noue of them suffered any injury. South Carolina (’often Ac rear-'. Coluubu, S. C., Feb. 11.—Judging from all interior reports, the South Car olina cotton acreage for tho present year will be the largest in the history of the state. The farmers aro still excited over the high price paid for the staple, and in tho hope that it will remain near the lOcect mark they will continue to plant. The movement of fertilizers baa been exceedingly heavy aud railroad facilities have been taxed to get the goods through. Should this year’s crop be good and with prices remaining firm, the farmers will be richer than at auy other time of their life. Terrific Weather at Sea. Queenstown, Fob. 11.—Incoming steamers report having encountered terrific weather ou tho Atlantic and ad verse gales. Tbe Wilson line steamer Toronto, which left New York Jan. 28 for Hull, has put in bore, short of coal, water and food. The Red Star line steamer Rhinelander, from Philadel phia, Jan. 20, for Liverpool, has not yet been signalled, aud her delay is attribu ted to tho boisterous weather prevail ing. Rpcrults Are In Demand. Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 11.—The re cruiting officers for tho Uuited States army are becoming exceedingly active in this state now. Lieutenant A. Mitch ell, who for tho past year has been in charge of the recruiting stations in Bir- mibgham aud Montgomery, has been granted permission by the war depart ment to send canvassers through the state and to open for a few days sub stations for reotfeitiug purposes. Southern la Satisfied. Atlanta, Feb. 11.—It U reported on good authority that fhe Seaboard Air Line situation is more satisfactory to the Southern railway since the former road became such a strong factor. No groat surface change in the relation of the roads is expected, and no one ex pecis to see tbe peace disturbed between them. They seem to be oo-operatiug for mutual btnefit. To Offset Anglo-German Deal. St. Petersburg, Feb. 11.—The Bourse Gazette, in advocating an alliance with France, Russia, America and Japan, to offset the Anglo-German alliunc \ which a portion of the press persists in hell v- lug real, says the other three power- should accept Russia's lemiursnip and make peace without delay, ivgani.i-. - . r the Anglo-Germans. Wholesale (ir c ry Burned. Colueuia, S. C., Fob. 11.—The large wholesale establishment of Norn*, Ooouer & Co. was badly damaged tirujesterday. Tbe building was jmi ; <i with goods, the stuff being pi - <1 .> the side doors, so that it wn- ni for the flremt-n to reach t ie fl Estimated loss, $25,000; m.-uiaiuv, ,oJ, 500. Pol o ed by < oritwl Cestralia, Ills , Feb. 11.—H. W. Schmidt, superintendent of the lliin i Southern railroad, died at Sparta to day. His sou Harry died Situr av night and Mr#. Schmi it i* not > x;* r o to live. It is supposed tin- mmi.y we polkousd by euciug cauucu oed. HORRIRLE ACCIDENT NEAR YORMLiE. An Old Man Meets Death in a Tragic Manner. KILLED BY A TRAIN. Mr. J. Wesley McKown, While Walking Along the Track of the S. C. & <i. K. Hall road. Was Struck by a Train and Receives Mortal Injuries. In our last issue we gave a short account of the tragic death of Mr. Wesley McKown; but full particulars could not be ascertained at the time. The following ’etails of the killing are taken from the Yorkyille Yeoman : “Mr. J. Wesley McKown, of Blacksburg, was killed by a train three and a half miles west of York- ville Tuesday right sometime between 9 and 11 o’clock. He had come to Yorkville Tuesday in company with one of his sous to make his tax returns. His son re turned home alone, and he intended to go back to Blacksburg on the even ing train, but in some way was left and went home with Capt. E. A. Crawford and took supper, expecting to spend the night there. After sup per he came down the street with Capt. Crawford, leaving his overcoat at the house. In some way they got separated, and when Capt. Crawford returned home Mr. McKown was not there, but he thoug. t be would come in after a snort wi iloand later con cluded that he mig'it have gone home with somebody els . Sometime after 9 o'clock, Will Currence, a negrt who lives on the land of Mr. N. V. Galloway, three and a half miles mthwest of York ville and about 2.‘ J yards from the 8 C. it G. E. railroad, heard some one hollering. It sounded as if it came from the direction of the railroad, but for half an hour or such matter, he said he did not pay any particular attention to it, as tramps and other persons were accustomed to travel up and down the railroad and sometimes were very noisy; and he had been confined to his bed all day with ill ness. But the noise continued, and he finally went down to the railroad, and oear a little cut 150 yards below what is locally known as ’•Sandifer’s bridge” across the railroad he found Mr. McKown by the side of the track in the ditch, squatted on his feet unable to raise himself further. Currence said something to him, hut he answered that he was dea? and could not hear what he said; tliat the train had knocked him oil tho track, and he wanted help to get up. The negro tried to help him, but found that he did not have the strength to do so, and went off for help. He waked up Jake Williams, another negro man, but after think ing about the matter a little. Jake says he concluded some serious de velopment might grow out of it arid some white man ought to be present. So he went and waked Mr. N. A. Galloway, who sent word to tbe Smith boys and over to Mr. Sherer’s. Jim Meek, another colored man, had come in tho meantime, and together they carried Mr. McKown up on the hill and built a fire. The night was very cold and after midnight the ground was frozen. None of the par ties had any idea who Mr. McKown was, and with the exception of Will Currence, when he first found him. on account of his bad hearing none of them could get any information from him as to who he was. how he was hurt, or how he was suffering. The coroner received notice about 5 o’clock that his services were needed, and he and Dr. Miles J. Walker went out together. Dr. Walker identified the man as J. Wesley McKown. Dr. Walker made an examination. He found that no bones were broken and that there was no wound on his body except on the right arm, behind the elbow, where some blunt instru ment, as if an iron rod, had struck with considerable force and pene trated to a depth of about a half inch. This wound had bled consider ably. An examination of the track andjl’inamediate neighborhood of the spot where he was found did not re veal anything that could have pro duced this wound in falling. His body bore a number of bruises, but the largest of these were on his hack, right above tbe hips. It is thought that he was struck in the back by the wooden cross bar in front of the en- git.e. The train was fidgged down as it came south early Wednesday morn ing and the engine was examined, but no traces of blood were found. The engineer stated that he knew nothing of the accident; that he slowed up the tram as it came around the curve a short distance hack and that the moon was just ri-ir g at the time and threw long shadows of the pines in strong relief across the track ahead, that he was not scrutinizing the track with more than unu-ual in tentness and did not notice anjth t g unusual, or notice any shoes, a* if coming in sudden contact with the body of the man. Ind ed, no nnn ol the train crew knew anything of the trouble until they were flagged down Wednesday morning. The body of Mr. McKown was placed aboard tiie train and brought to Yorkville. where it was carried to the office of Dr. Walker and an in quest. held at 1J o’clock. Dr. Walker testified as to the ex amination he had made, and stated that in his opinion death was caused by concussion of tbe spinal cord and bruin, the result of a lick across the hack, a* from (he impact o some heavy moving object. Coroner Louthian had empanelled the following jury : Frank Hupper- field, foreman; M A. McFarland, J. L. Feemster, N. A. Galloway, Andrew H. Louthian, John. Stewart, John Sherer, Sam Burris, W. II Smith, J. F. Galloway and O. O. McMurray. After hearing the evidence in the case a verdict was rendered to the ef fect that the deceased had come to his death from concussion, the result of being struck by a moving engine on the S. C it G E. railroad. Relatives of the dead man in Blacksburg were telephoned for anv they came through the country. Tho body was carried on the train t Hickory Grove Wednesday evening and from there to the McKown burial ground near Wilkinsville, Cherokee county. It is thought that after coming down the street Tuesday night, Mr. McKown took a notion to go home, or to Sharon, possibly, that night, and after walking down to the dt pot concluded to start out walking, and being unable to hear the approachmg locomotive, and in the light of) the rising moon did not notice the light thrown by tho Drummond lamp, and was struck by the wooden bar across the front of the engine and knocked from the track. lie was a man of fine physique, and though about sixty-eight or sev enty years of age, was erect and well proportioned. He was an old Con- f ederate soldier and a good one, and delighted at times to iet his mind roam back over the stirring clays of the early sixties when lie offered hi* body as a bulwark for his country’s rights, and received the scars tliat he carried down with him to the grave. He has lived the life of a useful citi zen, that of a hard working farmer. He owned at the time of his death one of the best farms on Broad river, at Smith’s ford. A few months ago he moved to Blacksburg, where his family has been running a hotel. His wife is dead, but he leaves sur viving two sons and three daughters.” DlHcovered l>y a Woman. Another great discovery has been : made, and that too, by a lady in this country. “Disease fastened its : 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 incessantly and could not sleep. She finally dis- j covered a way to recovery, by pur- chasug 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 ifc Co., of Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at Cherokee Drug Com pan;. Regular siza 50c and $1.00. Every bottle guaranteed. There are a great many stories that have no foundation. But when it comes to building houses, the more stories the better the foundation must t be. A powerful engine cannot be run with a gweak boiler, and we can’t keep up the strain of an active life with a weak stomach; neither can we stop the human machine to make re pairs. If the stomach cannot digest enough food to keep the body strong, such a preparation us Kodol Dyspep sia Cure should be used. It digests what you eat and it simply can’t help but do you good. Cherokee Drug Co. When a real New York boy wishes to sny that a man is extremely extrav agant, he expresses himself this way : “He has money to burn and carries matches.” Recent experiments show tliat all classes of foods may be completely digest*d by a preparation called Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, which abso lutely digests what you eat. As it is the only combination of all the nat ural digestants ever devised the de mand for it has become enormous. It has never failed to cure the very worst cases of indigestion and it al ways gives instant relief Cherokee Drug Co. Manila has about 1G5,000 popula tion. There is a smaller number of saloons in proportion to the popula tion than in any city of its size in the United States. Reports show a greatly increased death rate from throat and lung troubles, due to the prevalence of croup, pneumonia and grippe. We advise the use of One Minute Cough Cure in ail of these difficulties. It is the only harmless Remedy that gives immediate results. Children like it. Cherokee Drug Co. Louisiana papers explain that im proved processes in making sugar are so thorough that the world isd>-priv< d of the old New Orleans sugar house molasses. The Work Progressing In a Satisfactory Manner. PACIFICATION IN PANAY For the weakness and prostration following grippe there is nothing by prompt ard rtfeotive as One .Minute Cough Cure. This preparation is Highly endorsed as an uulaiiing rem edy for all throat and lung trouble* and Its early use prevents conmrap lion. It was mads to cure quickly. Cherokee Drug Co! . . ^ - .. . . ^ A penny worth of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow. There is always danger In using counterfeits of DeWUt’s Witch Hazel Salve. The origins! Is a eafu and certain cure for plies. It is a sooth- , ing aud healing salve fur sores aud 1 all Bkln dlaeaaaa. Cherokee Drug Co. t Having Rejected All Overture* From Americans For .Many Month*, Na tive Leaders Are Now Daily t aking Oath of Allegiance. New York, Fub. 11.—A Tribune dis patch from Washington says: Tbe large island of Pauay, of which Iloilo is the chief part, has been one of the most vexatious hotbeds of insurrec tion aud resistance to the American re gime in the whole Philippine archi pelago, and the announcement that its pacification has now been practically accomplished was one of the most gratifying messages received by the war department in the last week. The Tribune has just receivec&froin an offi cer ou duty iu Pauay an interesting let ter, written just before Christmas, giv ing an account of tbe achievement, which is one of the absorbing topics throughout the Philippines, especially as the pacification policy in Panay is apt to be promptly f< flowed iu other islands. He says, in part: Discouraging Outlook. “Most of.the officers ou duty through out the Fourth district, department of the Yisayas, have had little or no sym pathy with anything relating to civil government. They believed the time was not rijic for it, and the military ad ministration was all that the circum stances demanded or justified. Although this spirit was thoroughly understood at district headquarters aud fully taken account of, nevertheless the district commander, Colonel Edmund Rico, Twenty-sixth infantry, U. S. V., in sisted on his policy being carried out of combining as much as possible the civil and tbe military. “Mouth after month the work went on, everything possible being done to get the officers interested in the civil work aud to inform the natives of their privileges and opportunities. Time and time again elections were ordered to be held iu certain of tho pueblos, only to get the report, ‘No one here cares to take tho necessary oath of allegiance to the United States government.’ “Bur, despite this, many of the prominent men were being talked to, argued with, wore being furnished with seasonable and instructive literature, and no opportunity was allowed to pass for accomplishing tho desired object. The Time Ripe. “On Oct. 30, 1900, tho commanding officer of the Circle of Jaro reported that ‘not even the three residents neces sary to act as election officers were ob tainable. ’ Ou Nov. 10, the district com mander wrote: T have the honor to re quest that permission may be given me to call upon the inhabitants of the towns of Jaro and Molo to take tho oath of allegiance to the United States, believ ing that the time is now ripe for insist ing that they should come out openly, either for or against our government,* It is a matter of common knowledgo that these two pueblos exercise a large, if not paramouut, influence upon thd others of this island, and if this is the case, tho result from the effect of tha operation must be far-reaching and boa- efioial to the carrying out of the policy oi the administration. “Almost everywhere on the island offi cers and solciieis wore met with smiling faces, profound obeisances aud tho ut most deference. But when anything is asked to bo done iu the nature of ope rating with the Americans or that might bo regarded in tho least compro mising their own absolute independ ence, the natives became as cold as basi lisks. Their heads had been turned by fulsome rhetoric, by ambitious projects for power, and, moreover, they were in mortal fear of assassination by tha Quentin Salis and his minions if they receded one step from the prescribed neutral status. Taking the Oath. “But last November Apole DeYenue decided to take the oath. He said ha had thoroughly canvassed Jj ro, and asked that to all the people of that district might be given an opportunity to take the oath ou tho day following. LeDesma and Villabos were then duly sworn, and ou the following days hun dreds of Jaro citizens of all classes surged about the post headquarters, en deavoring to swear allegiance. “With the island of Panay Ameri canized at tho rate of 1,590 a day, the end is iu sight. Divested of the support from the towns, the bands of insurgents tliat still exist must languish and disin tegrate, and when they can no longer co-operate, the native scouts and police can bo depended upon to wipe out the other bands—tho Indrones, or robbers. Then the few remaining problems will rapidly solve themselves.” Crazed by Quinine and Whisky. Augusta, Ga., Feb. 11.—VictorFonr- cher, an old citizen aud well known gunsmith, has been ill with grip and has been dosing rather heavily on quinine aud whisky, with the result that he was temporarily crazed. T-aa# night he jumped out ol a second-story window of his house onto a shed and thence to the ground, aud then running down Broad street only partly dressed to his store.. Policemen who started to follow him in the store were confronted by the muzzle of a gun aud not allowed to enter. They concealed then selves just outside the door until Fburohsf appeared at the door, when they over* powered him and looked him up. Three to Die os Gallows. Greenville, 8. O., Feb. II.—John Tnmer, Miles Cureton and Lawysnoe Choice, three negroes, coo rioted of ir or der at the present term of court, have been sentenced by Judge Beuet to be hanged on Fiidav, Marg^JHi, next, in the Greenville Jail, cording to law, will be ■4W \1 ; .» TV. ition, ao- atlng Kdward's Rao« Hortee. London. Feb. 11.—All the king’s raos hones, it is announced, have been leased to the Duke of Devonshire for ths asa* son of 101. " ^ “ c