Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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i BiliilSH SBPBEMICY IN TRADE IS DOWD American Methods and Cap ital Will Dominate ami act upon it. “Shall wef attend to it at once, or shall we finish our wine and think aliout the Medes and Persians after the dinner?” WRECK ON A. ,K. & N. FRENCH EDITOR’S REMARKS M. Labouchere, of Truth, Says It Will Tak? All the Best Efforts of Which Empire Is Capable to Prevent a Ret rograde Movement. New York, May 1.—Henry Labour- chere, in this week’s Truth, under the heading of “Moeganeering and the j Moral,” tells the British nation, says a Herald dispatch from London, that its j supremacy in trade and commerce is | not only threatened, but doomed, and I that it will take ail the best efforts of | which the empire is capable to pre- ! vent a retrograde movement, vhich. If it begins, will increase year by year. Mr. Labourchere says: “To the impartial observer it is a trifle amusing to watch the pertuba- tion of John Bull at the march of American capitalist. For a generation or two past the gospel of salvation of mankind by the agency of British capi- / tal has been preached with sincere eon. viction. Whether it was a dying na tion in Europe or Asia, a rackety re public in South America, an unre claimed region of Africa, peopled by Idolaters and cannibals, or even a poverty stricken British colony, the means of regeneration were always the same—let British capitalists and British enterprise exploit the patient thoroughly and there will be an end to all his diseases, political, economic • and social. “For 50 years we preached this gos pel and acted up to it religiously. Now coiro:', a little turning of tables. "With a much larger population and Itnmeasurably greater natural re sources, the United Spates offers a field for the accumulation of greater wealth than we can ever aspire to. “Americans, in their turn, now as pire to regenerate the world by Amer ican capital and American enterprise. They practice upon the doctrine which we so long applied to the rest of man kind. Lastly—for the present—they lay sacriligious hands on the shipping by means of which ‘Brittannia rules the waves.’ "No wonder John Bull is in a comic ■tate of consternation. Instead of the exploiter he is becoming the exploit- -ed.” “For about 20 years we have been beset with a craze of acquiring in the most out-of-the-way parts of the world new openings for British capital and new markets for British goods. The craze has colored all our national thoughts and policy. “While we have been pursuing this phantom, what has the foreigner been doing? He, too, seeks an opening abroad for his surplus capital and a foreign market for his surplus goods. And where does he find them In Eng land. “While we seek to extend the area of our commerce and our investments by acquiring control of countries which have no population, or of people who have no wants, the manufacturers and Investors of Germany and America find in this country the finest opening In the world. While we sink millions on the construction of railways through the African continent, which cannot yield a return within the life of the present generation, or perhaps the next, the American capitalist discov ers a remunerative investment for his millions in improving the means of lo comotion in London. “While we apend countless millions In annexing vast tracts in Asia and Africa and maintaining armies to de fend them, with the view of supplying a penniless population with goods from Manchester and Birmingham, our German and American competit ors supplant us in our own country. “Individual fools have often enough dropped the substance to grasp its shadow, but never before has a whole nation deliberately committed itself to this folly. “Our supremacy In trade and com merce is not only threatened, but doomed. “Yet by utilizing to the best ad vantage our resources in raw material, capital and labor, we can hold our own even If we are forced to see Germany and America increase their output faster than we can. It is only by the stupidity of squandering our capital in foreign countries, overlooking the op portunity of employment at home, that foreign capital can supplant British in any home industry. “But at the present crisis of our eco nomic history, what are the objects which chiefly occupy our minds? The regeneration of South Africa by the Introduction into that accursed land of British capital and labor, the expan sion of our army at the expense of the labor market, squandering time, money and energy on the empty os tentation of the coronation ceremony, which will suspend industry, dislocate trade and divert public thought from matters of pressing and vital impor tance. “At the moment while we are thus engaged Mr. Morgan and his col leagues descend upon us, seeking what they may devour. “Almost within an hour of the king's feast comes forth the Angers of a man’s hand and write upon the wall. It needs no prophet in this case to in terpret the writing. It is easy to read the warning and not difficult to accept Heavily Loaded Coach Thrown From Track—'Many Badly Injured. Canton, Ga., May 1.—This morning as the northbound passenger on the Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern was slowing up to stop at the depot the rear trucks of the rear coach jumped the track at a switch about 300 yards south of the depot. The coach was thrown upon its side several feet away from the track. Several passengers were in the coach. Ail were more or less hurt and bruised. No one was killed, al though it seems as if by miracle only any were saved from instant death. The coach ie badly wrecked. Among the injured are: Conductor Bob Black, several con tusions about the body. He was standing about midway the coach when it left the track. Monroe Westbrook, of Cherokee county, received several bad cuts about the face and his face is badly mashed. Drummer Pool, of Atlanta, is hurt about the back. He is now here. Mrs. J. M. Pendleton, of St. Louis, has some internal injuries and she and her husband are also here. They were en route to Knoxville, Tenn. Drummer T. Reynolds, of Madison- ville, Tenn., had his right kneecap bursted and received other slight bruises. He was en route to Knox ville to attend the marriage of a friend. P. S. Brownlee, of Mineral Bluff, had his left arm hurt aud also receiv ed other bruises. W. H. Shlppen, of Eilijay, was hurt about the hip, in the hand and else where. BIRTHPLACE OF “UNCLE SAM” It Goes Under the Hammer of Auc tioneer for $1,500. Mason, N. H., May 1.—The Wilson homestead, said to be the birthplace of the original "Uncle Sam,” was sold at auction yesterday afternoon for $1,- 500. The purchaser was Captain Or- ren A. Hamblett, of Washington. “Un cle Sam” was Samuel Wilson, the eld est of twelve children born on this farm. During the second war with England, as the story goes, he and his brother, Edward, were contractors for government supplief at Troy, N. Y. It was the Wilson Idea to label their beef and pork packings “U. S.,” and as Samuel Wilson was generally called “Uncle Sam,” the army quickly re ferred to the supplies as “Uncle Sam’s.” This title quickly was applied to the government and after the war was used everywhere in that sense. Samuel Wilson died in Troy in 1854, aged 88. The farm was sold today because of the. death of the last mem ber of the family. It was owned by a Wilson for 122 years. FOUGHT DUEL TO DEATH. James Pence, of Waycross, Killed by Log Contractor Smith. Waycross, Ga„ May 1.—Dr. J. M. Spence has received information that his cousin, James Spence, was killed in an impromptu duel at Pine Bloom with a log contractor named Smith. The two men had quarreled some time ago. Yesterday morning they met at Pine Bloom and each pulled a revolver and began shooting. Young Spence was shot in the neck, and died almost instantly. Smith re ceived one or more bullets through the stomach and cannot live. It is reported that thla was a re newal of a difficulty in which they engaged two weeks ago. Spence was the youngest son of Major John Spence, of this county, and married. Smith is from North Carolina and la single. Catholic Knights of America. New York, May 1.—At the Grand Central Palace the twenty-fifth anni versary of the Catholic Knights of America has Just been celebrated. About 4.00A people attended. There were many interesting numbers of the program. The address of the supreme president of the order, Bishop O’Con nor, of Savannah, being the feature. Defective Switch Caused Wreck. Kahoka, Mo., May 1.—The verdict of the coroner’s jury on the Santa Fe wreck at Cama, Mo., has been re turned as follows: “We, the jury, find that the Santa Fe train, No. 4, California Limited, was wrecked at Cama. Mo., through a detective switch aud a defective trac k.” AVchbishop Corrigan Improved. New York, May 1.—Archbishop Cor rigan was much improved today and his physicians said that he was wc/1 on the way toward recovery. He slept six hours during the night and when he awoke relished a breakfast of solid food. He is still somewhat weak, but his strength is returning steadily. Peace Meeting May 15. Pretoria, May 1.—The general meet ing of Boer leaders at which a final decision on the subject of peace nego- tiatious is expected will take place at Vereeniging. Transvaal, May 15, not May 25, as announced yesterday from here. Strike at Duluth. Duluth, Minn., May 1.—Three hun dred carpenters struck today for an 8-hour tlay and increased wages. Oth er tra-jes may be involved later. ARE VICTIMS OF TCKDO Windstorm In India Leaves Path of Death. MAY DAY BRINGS i-’ANY STRIKES. CROPS TOTALLY DESTROYED Dacca, the Doomed City, Was In the Neighborhood of Calcutta and at One Time Was One of the Large Cities of the Eastern Empire. Calcutta, May 1.—A tornado has de vastated the city of Dacca and ad joining towns. Four hundred and sixteen persons were killed. Crops were ruined throughout the district. Dacca, a city in Bengal, has a fa mous place in the history of British India. 1 4 is situated 150 miles north east of Calcutta. In the seventeenth century it was the capital of fiengal. In 1800 it had a population of 200,- 000 and was noted for its product of fine muslins, which were known as “woven wind.’ Growing imports of Manchc.'ter cottons ruined its indus tries, however, and by 1891 the popu lation had dwindled to 82,0 m). CATHOLICS IN UNITED STATES. Seme Interesting Figures Are Furnish ed By Father Sheedy. N -w York, May 1.—At the fourth ar.rual meeting in this city of the May- nooth association of the United States, speaking on the progress of the Catholic church in the United States, Father Sheedy, of this city, said: “Taking the religious census for the past year compiled by Dr. H. K. Car- roll, a Protestant clergyman. It is found that of the 653,000 new mem bers that were added to the various denominations, 468,083 were added to the Catholic church. The increase in population was 2.18 per cent, while the Catholic Increase for the year was 5.4 per cent. Of the 20,000,000 church members in the United States, Dr. Car- roll set down 9.000,000, or nearly one- half, as Catholics." $25,000 FIRE AT NORFOLK. Large Tobacco Factory and Other In dustries Burned. Norfolk, Va., May 1.—At 6 o’clock this morning a fire broke out in the heart of the business section of the city. In a short while the tobacco factory of L. W. Davis, candy manu factory of Bosman A Lowman, hotel and restaurant of R. W. McDonald and the large grocery house of L. B. Rob erts & Co., on Commercial place, were In ruins. On Roanoke avenue D. C. Donald’s dairy lunch room, two va cant .stone buildings. The Dispatch newspaper office and Hoffheimer’s cig ar manufactory were destroyed. It is impossible to correctly esti mate the loss, but It is conservative ly placed at $125,000. The fire origi nated in the candy factory of Bosman A Lowman. MOODY TAKES OATH. New Secretary of the Navy Assumes Duties of the Office. Washington, May 1.—William Henry Moody, the new secretary of the navy, took the oath of office at the navy de partment at 9:35 o’clock this morning. The oath was administered by E. P. Hanna, solicitor of the department. Those present besides the retiring sec retary, Mr. Long, were Assistant Sec retary Darling, former Assistant Sec retary Hackett and Representatives Roberts, McCall. Lawrence and Green, of Massachusetts. The entire personnel of the depart ment was then presented to Mr. Moody, the clerks at the same time bidding Mr. Long farewell. Sanford, Pioneer Miner, Dead. Helena, Mont., May 1.—John R. San ford died at his residence here last night of Brights disease. He was one of the survivors engaged in locat ing the boundary between British Co lumbia and the United States. He joined every early day mining stam pede in this state and came to Helena during “The Last Chance” discov eries and has since resided here. He was the second man to be initiated in to the order of Odd Fellows in this state and was a Mason. Peasan' Burn Duke's Chateau. St. Peteionurg, Tuesday, April 29.— Duke Alexander of Oldenburg’s cele brated chateau of Romone, in the gov ernment of Voronej, southern Russia, has been burned by revolting peas ants, who practically ruined the estate. The duke is the father-in-law of the czar’s sister Olga, who married his son, Duke Peter, last year. Brooklyn Arrives From Philippines. New York, May 1.— ihe armored cruiser Brooklyn arrived off Sandy Hook at 5:30 o’clock this morning. Rear Admiral Remey, commander-in- ‘'hief of the Asiatic station, left Ca vite, P. I., March 1, on the Brooklyn, having completed his term of service on the station. ’ . Northern Pacific Announces Dividend. New York, May 1.—A quarterly div idend of 1V4 per cent on Northern Pacific stock was announced today. This is the first dividend declaration since the stock was turned over to the Northern Securities company. Estimated Thet Between 12,000 to 15,- 000 Asc Cut at Pittj-isrg. Pittsburg, May 1.—May day was ushered in witn strikes in most of the building trades for reduction in hours, more wages and adjustment of trade conditions. It is estimated that between 12,000 Hid 15,000 men are out, the trades in volved being structural iron workers, carpenters, bricklayers, sheet metal workers, slate and tin roofers, inside electric wire workers, portable and hoisting engines and wood and metal lathers. The plumbers’ strike was averted by the master plumbers’ meet ing last night and signing the advane- ed scale. The strikers will tie up work on ai! the Urge buildings in course cf erection in this city. On account of the carpenters’ strike the largest planing mill operators have agreed to close their shops pending settlement of the trouble. ITAIY WILL RELEASE II,S, MARINE OFFICERS On Payment 2,000 Lires They Will Be Pardoned. Building Laborers Str” •! In Buffalo. Buffalo, N. Y. t M y 1.—It is esti mated that more than 2.000 building laborers are on a strike here today for higher wages. Most of these are carpenters, a ft .v structural iron work ers and the rest plumbers. The large contractors have conced ed the demands of the structural iron workers, but a few of the smaller ones are holding out. Bridgemen Strike. Cleveland, O., May 1.—At the head quarters of the Structural Iron and Steel Workers’ association it was stated today that about 500 men em ployed by the American Bridge com pany at various Ohio points went on strike today. PALMA ATTENDS BANQUET. Demonstration In His Honor at Local Theatsr at Manzanillo, Cuba. New York, May 1.—President Palma has attended a banquet in his honor at the local theater, says a Manzanillo, Cuba, dispatch to The Tribune. There were many patriotic speeches. One of these was delivered by the Spanish vice consul. The theater was decorated with the Cuban, American and the Spanish colors. It was a re union of old time and recently made enemies and all was forgiven. Enrique Trujillo, an editor, of Havana, paid a high tribute to the United States for its part in the establishment of the Cuban government, which sentiment was vociferously applauded. General Maso called on all his friends to sup port the administration of President Palma with as much patriotism as though he had been elected. About 100 attended the banquet and over 1,500 men and women occupied seats in the auditorium to hear the speeches. MONUMENT TO PATRIOTS. Shaft Unveiled at Ephrata In Pret ence of Many Thousands. Lancaster, Pa., May 1.—The modu- ment at Ephrata. in memory of the revolutionary soldiers buried there, was unveiled and dedicated today in the presence of a throng of many thousands. The ceremonies began at 6 o’clock this morning and consisted of firing of cannon, followed by band concerts, re ceptions to the civil and military or ganizations participating in the exer cises and a reception to Governor Stone. There was a large parade of secret and patriotic societies. Grand Army posts and civic organizations. Addresses were delivered by Gov ernor Stone. ex-Governor Pattison and others. The monument consists of a shaft 36 feet 6 inches high and 3 feet square. It is made of Quincy granite, quarried from property once owned by John Quincy Adams. Furnace Workers Make New Demand. Pittsburg, May 1.—The National As sociation of Plant Furnace Workers and Smelters of America has sent copies of a new demand to the United States Steel corporation, the Republic Iron and Steel company, the Bessemer association and the independent fur naces. The workers demand that on and after June 1 eight hours shall con stitute a day’s work at the same rate of pay now received for 12 hours, and that all 10-hour men shall be reduced to 9 hours at the present rate of pay. Famous Libel Suit Settled. London, May 1.—The libel suit brought by Lord Suffleld against Hen ry Labourchere, growing out of state ments made in Truth, reflecting upon the former, were settled today. Mr. Labourchere withdrew all the imputa tions on the honor of Lord Suffleld, who expressed himself as being more satisfled with this statement than he would have been with a verdict in his favor. Strike In Toronto; 7,000 Out Toronto, Ont., May 1.—More than 7,000 men of various trades went on strike today for an inerease in wages. The compositors and machine op erators on the different newspapers here have decided to strike on May 8, if their demands for Increased wages are refused. The day men want $18 a week, while the night men de mand $21. Famous Foreign Resort Burned. Berne, Switzerland, May 1.—The Gurnigel Bad, a famous health resort near Thun, was destroyed by fire last night. The church alone escaped. There were no fatalities. The season had not begun and the establishments were unoccupied. COURTMARTIAL AWAITS THEM Officers Contend That Lack of Knowl edge of the Italian Language Was Cause of Americans' Arrest For In terference With Police. Rome, May 1.—Ambassador Meyer conferred this morning with Signor Prinettl, the foreign minister, and it was arranged that the American na val officers now imprisoned at Venice shall be released today or tomorrow, conditioned upon the payment of civil damages amounting to $2,000. It is understood that King Victor Emanuel will exercise his prerogative to pardon the prisoners so that after a caution they may leave tomorrow aboard the cruiser Chicago. Courtmartial Ready. New York, May 1.—It is expected, says a Rome dispatch to The Tribune, that Admiral Crowninshield will soon arrive in the Mediterranean and or der a courtmartial of the United States naval officers imprisoned on Hie charge of attacking the Venice police. Th rt American consul at Venice is busy ar ranging to settle the indemnities the officers must pay to the injured per sons in order that the latter may with draw their case, thus facilitating the task of the Italian government in re leasing the officers. JACKSON WELCOMES SCHLEY. His Train Met at Depot by 10,000 En thusiastic Admirers. Jackson, Miss., May 1.—The spe cial train bearing Admiral and Mrs. Schley and committee of Jacksonites who went to Memphis to escort them to Jackson arrived at 10 o'clock and were met at the depot by 10,000 peo ple, most of whom had come in on excursion trains over the state. Adjutant General Henry formed the military and other organizations in line and the principal business streets were covered to Smith park, where Governor Longino extended formal welcome, to which Admiral Schley re sponded. A magnificent carriage drawn by four white horses bore Admiral Schley, Governor Longino, Mayor Hemingway and Hon. W. S. McAllister, “the man who brought Schley to town,” and was cheered lustily all along the route, which was lined with people and gaily decorated with flags and buntings. At the conclusion of the speeches the par ty visited the public schools and then repaired to the capitol, where a recep tion was held. FIRE ENGINES FOR MANILA. Government Will Have Up-to-Date Do pgrtment There. New York, May 1.—Supplies for the new lire department that is to be or ganized in Manila by Hugh Bonner, .this city’s former chief, are to be ship ped to the Philippines within ten days. These supplies indicate that the gov ernment wants an up-to-date fire de partment in the chief city of its new possessions. Two steam fire engines, four chem ical neglnes, two hook and ladder trucks and four- hose carriages are the main part of the equipment. The supplies will got to Manila about July 4, and Chief Bonner may have his firemen drilled and in readiness for an exhibition at that time. FOUR MKT QUICK DEATH. Burlington Foot Train Ran Down Car- riago Containing Young Peoplo. Kewanee, 111., May 1.—Four lives were lost here early this morning In an accident at the Main street cross ing of the Burlington railroad. The Burlington fast mail train, eastbound, which runs through Kewanee without stopping, ran down a carriage contain* ing four young people and all were instantly killed. The dead: Miss Maggie Keesler, Kewanee. Miss Blanche Harding, Kewanee. C. A. Puters, Galva. E. A. Emery, Galva. The bodies of all were terribly man gled. Lieutenant Barry, U. 8. N„ Dead. New York, May 1.—Lieutenant Jas. Joseph Barry, U. S. N. (retired), is dead at his home in Brooklyn from Brights disease after a two weeks’ Illness. He was born in Baltimore and was appointed to the navy as assistant engineer In 1862, serving throughout the civil war. He was retired on Jan. 2, 1891, as passed assistant engineer. Yerkee Before Lords Committee. New' York, May 1.—Charles 1 Yerkes again defended his scheme c tube railways before the lords’ con mittee yesterday, says The Tribune London correspondent. Their Ion ships listened to him eagerly, an some of them, amused by his remarki momentarily forgot their dignity an laughed. Cummings Slightly Improved. Baltimore. May L—Congressma Amos J. Cummings, of New York, wh is a patient at the Church Home an Infirmary, this city, !<» slight'y liuprot cd this morring. Jill Humors Are impure matters which the skin, liver, kidneys and other organs can not take care of without help, there is such an accumulation of them. They litter the whole system. Pimples, boils, eczema and other eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired feeling, bilious turns, fits of indiges tion, dull headaches aud many other troubles are due to them. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills Remove all humors, overcome all their effects, strengthen, tone and invigorate the whole system. “I had salt rheum on my hands so that I could not work. I took Hood’s Sarsaparilla and it drove out the humor. I continued its use till the sores disappeared." Mr*. Ira O. Brown, Rumford Falls, Me. Hood’s Sarsaparilla promises to cure and keeps the promise. ' A . " BATTLE WITH OUTLAWS. For Eleven Miles Fusilade Was Car ried on on Horseback. Davenport. Wash., May 1.—Particu lars of a desperate battle between of- fict.s of the law and desperadoes, which occurred on Sunday last at Al mira. west of here, have just been re ceived. As a result of the fight “Billy Gibbons.” one of the desperadoes, lies dead and his partner, named Wild, is at large, though handcuffed. About two weeks ago Gibbons and Wild rounded up a band of horses to ship to Wyoming. Deputy Sheriff Nicholl, of Okanoganio, pursued them and Wild was captured in a hotel at Almira aud turned over to a group of men in the hotel. Gibbons was lo cated in a saloon and in a fight thatr followed Nicholl shot him in the side, arm and hip, but he managed to reach his horse. For 11 miles Nicholl pur sued him. the men exchanging shots continually. When Gibbons’ ammu nition was gone, he threw his gun down and surrendered. He was brought to Almira and d'ud at mid night in the presence of his father and mother. Meanwhile Wild fought his way out of the hotel office and disappeared. Gibbons was a fugitive and has.serv. ed time for cattle stealing. THE NEW ALABAMA RAILROAD. Decatur Citizens Have Money Ready for the Central. Decatur, Ala,, May 1.—The third ad- journed massmeeting of Decatur citi zens was held at the courthouse yes terday. Final action was taken on the citizens’ part toward putting on foot active work on the Central Rail way of Alabama, of which John Car lisle, of Cincinnati, Is president, and which Is to connect Decatur, Tusca- Iq&s'a and New Orleans. All financial arrangements haYg rl y- be$h completed so ffir Is tThS citizens and promoters. The money for building the road Is now de^ posit subject to check, AH peeessary terminal facilities have been secSFed* 1 *’ for depot, shops, etc., work of secur ing rights of way is progressing rapid ly and the permanent survey is near ly completed. The Central Railway of Alabama will be given outlet north, east and west over tracks of the Southern mil- way, and put into opemtion the 3-mile detour line built some years ago, which will carry the Southern into New De catur. The road will be completed to Jasper, Ala., in a year and te Tusca loosa In six months more. THREE MORE MAY DIB Aa Result ef Fanis In Philadelphia Cigar Factory. Philadelphia, May 1.—A majority of the girls and young women injured yesterday In the panic at the cigar fac. tory of Harburger, Homan k Co., re sulting the death of eight employes, suffered principally from nervousness and shock and went to their homeq after treatment at the various hospit als. There are ten victims still In the hospitals and of these three are in a critical condition. They are: Mary Horanken, aged 17, fractured skull. Mary Alloz, aged 17, concussion of the brain. Mary Mossio, aged *3, fractured skull. The physicians state that while these three are in serious danger, their condition has improved slightly since yesterday. The chances of Miss Horanken, they say, is slight. Phenix, Ariz., Has Bad Fire. Phenix, Ariz., May 1.—Fire started here at 12:30 this morning in the store of E. A. Ross, a tailor, and at daylight was still burning, though under con trol. No accurate estimate of dam age can be made at this time, but it will amount to many thousands of dol lars. Ten business houses have been burned. Ineluding 8. Vanderberg’s Jew elry store and the store of Buxton & Co. Negro Uses Ax On Another. Nashville. Ga., May 1.—A negro named Walter Robinson, working at the tie camp of R. C. Lester, was se verely cut by another named Will Baldwin. Both negroes were at work cutting ties when an altercation en? sued and Baldwin, it is said, grabbed Robinson’s hroadax and struck at him. The ux flying off the handle, struck him In three places.