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,br. D. P. THOMSON, Dentist. j |3S r ’Offl. , e over National Hank. J. E. WEBSTER, Attorney A. t- ttceln (’ourt House.(ProbateJud^e suffice Gaffney City, S. C. Practices in all the courts. Collec tions a specialty Dr. C. T. LIPSCOMB, Dentist, Office over R. A. (ones ft Co.’e Store. Oan be fr.nnd at office six davs in the week DR. J. F. GARRETT, Dentist, Gaffney, • - - S. C. Office over J. R. Tolleson’s new store In office from 1st to 26th of each month: William S. Hall, .Ik. Jamks A. Willis. HALL & WILLIS, ^in'ORNKYS AT LAW. ». Cl. Notary Public In office. Prompt attention given to alt business. Office over R. A. Jones ft Uo.'s store. J. C. OTTS, Attorney and Counselor. Office upstairs, between R. A. Jones and Davenport. Office and Residence .Phone. G. W. SPEER, A/nroieiNRYAT-I^AW, GAFFNEY, S. C. II Auditor's office at Court House. JUNE H. CARR, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER Studio at 812 Limestone St. Gaffney, S. 0. Best equipped studio in this section. Hi^li grade photog raphy in all its branches. Call and see “Artist Proof,” the latest and handsomest style of photograph ever made. Finishing for amateur pho tographers solicited. Telephone 17(5. SHINGLES, BRICK, SASH, DOORS, BLINDS and all kinds of Building Ma terial, Paints, Oils, Etc. for sale at a small per cent, above cost for cash. Estimates made without charge. L. BAKER NEIGHBORS’ QUARREL ENDS IN A KILLING — William Simpson Is Shot by Wiilis I ig^ers. — RESULT OF AN OLD FEUD Atlanta Is Scene of an Early Morning Tragedy—Diggers Claims That He i Shot Simpson In Self Defense—Sur rendered to Police. Atlanta. June 12.—William H. Simn. son, a mail carrier, living at 490 Crew street, was shot and killed this morn ing shortly after 7 o’clock by Willis R. Eiggers, a neighbor. H. I. Sterne, Riggers' brother-in-law, was present. The shooting occurred in a deep cut in Crew street, Just in the rear of the i Jewish Orphans’ home. Riggers and Sterne claim that the shooting was done in self-defense. The ; men had been enemies for some time, ! Simpson having circulated a petition ! through the neighborhood asking that they be compelled to move from the | neighborhood, charging that they were running a disorderly house. The case , was taken into the recorder's court, i but was dismissed because the charges were not proven. Riggers and Sterne met Simpson on Crew street this morning, and, so they say, demanded an explanation from him. They assert that he fired at them ! first, and that Riggers killed him in | self-defense. There were no eyewit nesses to the first shot, though sev eral persons saw the remainder of the shots fired. Riggers had a bullet hole through his coat sleeve, which, he claims, was made by Simpson’s shot. Immediately after the shooting oc curred Riggers walked up Crew street i for a little distance and then met Of- ' licer Phillips, surrendering to him. He ; claimed self-defense. Sterne went back to his home, where he was ar rested later by Officers Hollis and Norman. Simpson was hurriedly taken to the Grady hospital, where he died about lu o’clock. BIG FIRE AT WHEELING, W. VA. One of Largest In City's History—Loss About $150,000. Wheeling. W. Va., June 12.—One of the largest fires in Wheeling’s history this morning burned the plan* of the Exley-Watkins Catsup and Preserve company, the Wheeling Mattress com- pany and the Acme Box company. The loss will reach $150,000, partially co/- ered by insurance. Three buildings loeated at Nine teenth and Eoff streets were burned, along with 5,000 feet of lumber, two box cars and several stables and build ings. The fire was discovered by a policeman at 4 o’clock this morning and the preserve plant was then burn ing fiercely. The entire fire depart ment responded and the walls soon fell with a crash, but luckily no one was hurt. The fire was stubborn and could not be checked. The loss Is divided among the fol lowing firms: Exley, Watkins & Co.. $75,000; Acme Box company, $50,000, and the mattress plant $25,000. About 500 persons have been thrown out of employment. No cause for the fire has ben ascertained. Republicans Effect Compromise. Cleveland, June 12.—The Leader to day prints the following special from Hot Springs. Va.: A compromise has been arrived at between Congressman Burton and several Republicans who went from this city to try to bring about peace in the matter of the pro posed withdrawal of Congressman Bur- ton as a candidate for re-election to congress from this district because of alleged petty bosses and bossim. The compromise reac hed is that there shall be a Burton committee as well as a general Republican committee, and that the Burton committee shall have charge of the fall campaign. Progress on British Cable Line. Victoria. B. C„ June 12.—C. C. Reyn olds. president of the cable board which has charge of the construction of the all-British cable from Bamfleld creek on the west coast of Vancouver Island, to Australia and New Zealand, has opened the Three Spurs which connect the Virginia and Norfolk is- lands, a distance of 1,000 miles, Nor folk island and Queensland. 850 mIHs, and from Norfolk island to New Zea land, 750 miles. Mr. Reynolds says the cable will be completed early In December. Mad Elephant Executed. , Tours. France, June 12 —A crowd of about 3.000 persons witnessed the exo. cutlon at midnight In the city pa/k of the largest of Barnum & Bailey’s performing elephants. While on the way to the railway station the animal suddenly went mad, broke its chains, tried to kill its keepers and had to be killed immediately. Two hundred men held the rope which strangled the ole. phant. U. 8. Warships At Gibraltar. Gibraltar, Jufie 12.—The United States Imttleships Illinois, flying the flag of Rear Admiral Crowninshleld and the United States cruisers Chlea- go, Albany and Nashville* have arriv ed here. The Illinois will proceed to Portsmouth, England, Immediately. CREW OF SCHOONER ATTAGKEDAND SLAIN Only One Succeeded In Mak ing His Escape. SURVIVOR'S THRILLING STORY Suffered Many Privations Before Be ing Rescuec—Dutch Bark Reported Abandoned at Sea, Meet of Her ..Crew Being Drowned. Victoria. B. C., June 12.—According to advices received by the steamer Acrangi, a Malayan sailor recently ar rived at Poit Darwin and reported that he was the only survivor of a crew ol 10 men of a Malay trading schooner which had been wrecked oil Cape Wilberl'orce, North Australia. The crew was attacked by blacks unJ all but one murdered. The survivor suffered severe privations before be ing rescued. The Dutch bark Geertruida Gerards, which left Java. March 22 in ballast for Newcastle, was thrown on her beam ends and abandoned at sea by all but three of her crew, who were rescued by the steamer St. Mary. The remainder of the crew has not been bard of since. The steam colliers Dunmore and Kello collided off Sydney and the lat ter sank. The crew was saved. The Loyalty islands were swept by a disastrous cyclone during April an! many buildings destroyed, including a convent, two temples and a church at Nathlo. Many plantations, were ruined and Copra crops were completely destroy ed. A number of marine disasters also occurred. At Mareton, Brittain island, almost evrey residence was damaged. Severe earthquake shocks were also felt. There were sixteen ca 0 * 1 ? of plague in Sydney when the Acrangi left. A number of the animals in the zoo wore stricken with the disease. STORM WRECKS SCHOOLHOUSE. Eight Students Injured, One of Whom WiJi Die. Des Moines, la., June 11’.—For the first time in two days telegraph and telephone communication with Wasn- ington has lie* r: obtained. Four wag on loads of students enjoying a < picnic at Coppic, f* miles south of Washing ton. were caught by the stc nn during their return. One wagon containing nine members of the high school, class, which had just graduated, sought shel ter in a schoolhouse, which was blown to pieces, scattering the debris. The injured: Mildred MeAtiin, chest crushed; will die. Charles Chance, badly crushed *nll over: still unconscious, recovery doubtful. Myrtle Stewart, badly bruised about the head and face. Blanche Stewart, shoulder dislocat ed, head cut. Myrtle Shields, kg badly injured, se verely bruised. Jessie Klein, back wrenched, badly cut. Mary Jerrard, ankle dislocated, sev eral flesh wounds. Baldwin.Zeigler Expedition. London. June 12.—W. S. Champ, sec retary of the Baidwin-Zeigler Arctic expedition, and Dr. G. Schurkley. of New York, start today for Tromsoe, Norway, whence they will sail July 1 on the Frithjof for Franz Josephland to take coaJ to Mr. Baldwin’s ship, the America, and obtain news of the Arc tic explorer. Mr. Champ expects to find the America in about 82 degreen. If Mr. Baldwin has succeeded in his dash (o the pole he will, be brought back, otherwise the Frithjof will leave a well eauipped siedsre party to search for Mr. Baldwin. The Frithjof will re turn Oct. 1 at the latest. The BaH- win-Zeigler Arctic expedition, consist* ing of the America and the Belgict, left Tromsoe. Norway, July it! under command of Evelyn R. Baldwin. Steamship Goes Ashore. New York. June 12.—The freight steamship Hugonilo, of the New York and Porto Rico Steamship company, went ashore In New York Laj-bor to day. The vessel had arrived from Nor folk, Va.. and Captain McLean, her commander Intended to make an an chorage off Liberty island, when, ow ing to a dense fog, he lost his bear ings and the ship stranded on Oyster island. Ineffectual attempts were made to pull her Into deep water. An other effort to float her will be made at high tide. Will Build Immense Dry Dock. New York. June 12.—Among the en terprises contemplated by the new shipbuilding combination Is reported to be the building on the eastern shore of Staten Ifland. near Quarantine, of the largest dry dock In the wor d. Plans have already been prepared, but the exact location of the dock has been kept a secret. The dock will afford accommodation which at present can only be secured in Europe for the big Atlantic liners. Date Fixed to Vote on Canal Bill. Washington, June 12.—Just before adjournment yesterday the senate agreed to vote Anally on the Nicara gua canal bill and all pending amend ments on Thursday. June 19, the v;s- lag to begin at 2 p. ui. striking miners . liY DEADLY AMBUSH Fire Volley Into Engine Car- iy ng I v iia Boss. HE HAS MIRACULOUS ESCAPE Officer, Engineer and Fireman Saved Themselves From the Deadly Voiiey Which Was Poured Into Cab by Throwing Themselves on the Floor. Wilkesbarre, Pa., June 12.—It was learned at the office of the Lehigh Valley Coal company today that a:: attempt was made last night on the life of Superintendent Thomas, of the William A. colliery, of the Lehigh Val. I y company, at old Forge, north of this city. For the last four days crowds have been gathering each morning and ! evening on a hill which overlooks the colliery and throwing stones at the men at work in the inclosure. Tne I day and night superintendents do not live in the colliery, as do many of the other employes, and they are taken tn and from the colliery on a loeom> live. j Last night tjie superintendent reach ed the colliery safely. A few min utes latfer Superintendent Thomps came out and when about 300 yards j from the breaker, he says, a number of men who were in ambush opened fire on the locomotive. Fortunately the engine was traveling rapidly and it was soon out of range of fire. The officials say about 10 shots were fired, j The miners’ union is doing everything i possible to have its idle men at that point keep the peace. There were six persons*on the lo<-o- I motive, the engineer, fireman, conduc tor, two brakemen and Superintendent I Thomas. As soon as the firing began the six men immediately dropped to the floor of the locomotive and Us ! tender, and in that way saved them- I selves. The window panes of the cab were broken and the locomotive and tender were perforated with bullets and buck shot. Fisnict President T. D. Nichol’s. who. with District President Duffy. | was in conference with President Mitchell last night, left today for D;i- reau. which is close to the scene of the shooting. It is believed he will | attempt to get the strikers there to . organize a police system to keep the borouah quiet. President Mitchell had nothlrig to cay today either on the anthracite or soft coal trouble. It will be four weeks tomorrow since the anthracite districts requested the call of a spe cial national convention to consider the advisability of involving all the soft coal miners in the United States in the anthracite strike. Mr. Mitchell was asked today by the Associate ! Press correspondent whether he had the consent of five districts necessary to cal! a national convention. He said he could not talk about the matter. STRIKERS GROW BELLIGERENT. i Serious Clash at Pawtucket, R. I. Cavalry Patrolling Streets. Pawtucket. R. I., June 12.—The city | officials having declined to Increase the police force to meet the unusu’jl | conditions resulting from the strike of the Union Traction company's men here and in Providence by order of Governor Niekall, six companies of in fantry and two troops of cavalry are patrolling the streets today. The action of the governor was pre- j cipitated by a serious disturbanco which took place last evening, when a detachment of 1G special deputy sher iffs were attacked by a crowd which ) had held up and demolished a street 1 car. The officers were stoned and a ■ number of persons were injured. There was no semblance of trouble tills fore- , noon. The soldiers were stationed at short spaces and maintained practi cally a solid line while cars were run, each with a guard of deputy sheriffs, the schedule being maintained with some show of regularity. There were few passengers. First Debate Under New Ministry. Paris, June 12.—The chamber of deputies and its galleries were filled to the utmost this afternoon when the first debate under the new ministry and one which was to indicate precise, ly its strength In the house opened. M. Bussiers (Rad.) moved an inter- 1 pellntion of the general policy of the I government and said he hoped it would show the same firmness as its predecessors in defending the repub lic. ——jgjF Neely Breaths Fre' s Air. Havana. June 12.— ., \V. Neely, who March 24 wa* rtitenced to t?n | years’ imprlsonm ..it and to pay a fine of $5G,70ft for complicity In the Cuban postal frauds, has been released under the bill signed by President Palma i June 9 granting amnesty to all Ameri j cans convicted of crimes in Cuba dur ing the term of the American occupa tion and those awaiting trial. Italian King Buys Virginia Lands. New York. June 12.—Victor Eman uel. king of Italy, is reported to ha\e bought within a few days 150#00 acres of the best coal land iu West Viiginia from two Pittsburg operators now in Italy. The price was about $8,000,000. The property is situated in the Pocahontas district. bristow, McAllister & peeler. one PKICE CASH CLOTHIERS. They are here, just arrived, a new lot of Men's I lannel suits, cool and comfortable, just the tiling for tliis kind of weather. A choice collection of styles and patterns at $7.50, $8.50 and $10.00. New lot A»f Men s belts ju>t in, the very newest thinif out. ( otne early they will not be here always, thev are ,r o ing fast. b bristow, McAllister & peeler. ONE PRICE CASH CLOTHIERS. HAVE YOO A h Private Formiila or Receipt? j The superior manner in which we execute work of this j kind has much to do with the subsequent success of the * article itself.^ We not only take the same care in the prep- f aration of Formulas and Receipts that we do in the f manufacture of all our preparations, but we see that the ^ ingredients themselves are always of Tlie Best Quality |j for we have no other kind ; so much for the goods, prices comes next. W e make only reasonable charges. No one | who uses as good material and exorcises the same care can do it for loss. Our price is always the right price. CHEROKEE DRUG COMPANY J foe GaiTney City Land and Improvement Company > Offers fur «al« Hulldtng Lots In UjIs flourishing town, Gaffney City; Mso Farms n«*fc by and In reach of tli* Schools of Limestone Springs and of this place, in lots of freso 30 to 100 acres on liberal time rates; also Agricultural Lands to rent for Farm pur poses. For full particulars apply to ^ J. V. JVicent:. 'i N. H.—All tresspassing on landsof this company, cuttln and emoving Umber, ffahlnvoy • * - r • ftrv w 4 /-» r. v ■ r< >8 n . . 1 ' - e WANTEDI .i $ Everybody to know that I am now buying scrap iron and old castings for which I am paying 25 to 30c per 1001b. Bring all your scraps to me, thus getting them out of your way and at the same time putting money in your pocket. Grain cradles, either “Clipper” or “Isaiah Bloods” blades at cost. 1 qt. Mason’s fruit jars, 75c per dozen. 2 qt. Mason’s fruit jars, $ 1.00 per dozen. 500 dozen rubbers for fruit jars. Complete line of general merchandise at my fctore at Goforth, S. C., as well as at Gaffney. See me before buying as I will make it to your interest to do so. Yours for trade, j. i- 818 Limestone Street. SOUTHERN RAILWAY THE GREAT HIGHIVAY OF TRADE AMD TRAVEL. Uniting the Principal Commercial Canters and Health and Pleasure Resorts of the South with the .P .P NORTH, ERST and WEST. Hltfh»Clafta Vestibule Train*. Through Sleering-Cars between New York end New Orleans, wie Atlanta. Cincinnati and Flerida Peinta trie Atlanta and trie Asheville. New York and Florida, either via Lrnchburg. Danville and dfavannah. or via Richmond. Danville and Savannah. Superior Dining-Car Service on all Through Trains. Excellent Service and Lew Ratea te Charleston ac count South Carolina Intar-Stata and Weat Indian Exposition. Winter Tourist Tickets to all Resorts new on sale at reduced sates. For dmtmllmd Information, lltoraturo, tlmo to blot, rmtot, oto.. apply to noaroti tickot.agont, or addrott S. M. H ARDW1CK. Gonoral Pattongor Jtgont, Washington, D. C. R. W. HUNT, Dtv. Pattongor Jbgont, Chartoiton, J. O. nsswAsv is, wot. W. M. TAYLOE. Asst. Coo. Pass. Agont, Atlanta, Oe. J. C. BEAM. Dlstrtot Past. Agont, Atlanta, Se. i*