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ESCAPED CONVICT HELD THE TRAIN OP Oondnotor Keene Identified Bandit Who Shot Him. ESCAPED FROM PENITENTIARY. One of the Passengers on the L. A N. Train Relates His Exciting Ex perience With the Robber When He Was Called On For His Money. Louisville, Ky., Jan. 1.—'From a photograph shown him at the hospital this morning Jeff Keene, the Louis ville and Nashville conductor who was wounded in a light with a robber yes terday morning as his train was en tering Louisville, Identified Gus Hy att, who escaped from the penitentiary at Nashville some time ago, as his as sailant in the robbery. When Chief of Detectives Sullivan showed Hy att’s picture to Mr. Keene the conduc tor said/: "Without doubt that is the man who shot me. I saw him plainly, as his mask dropped, and I cannot be mistak- en.” Henry Trapp, the watchman who found a man wounded on the tracks of the Soutl*ern railway about daylight yesterday, was shown the picture, but could not identify it with the man who was carried away by two people. Trapp said the light was not distinct enough to give him a good view of the wound, ed man. The 12 suspect# who were rounded up yesterday were present in the po lice court today, and their cases con tinued until Jan. 2. 'The photograph of Hyatt was re ceived from Nashville this morning. Phil Soden, engineer of the train, says he saw a man standing at the coal bln at Lebanon Junction a# his train pulled/ in there who answers the description given by Keene and Trapp. He did not see the man get •a the train. J. S. Moore, special agent of an in surance company, who was robbed by the bandit, related his experience. He ssid: "I took the train at Guthrie, going Immediately to the Memphis sleeper, at the rear of the train. I was awakened by the heat of the car and heard a scuffle in the smoking com partment, just two berths from m£. I heard loud talking, but thought it must be the trainmen quarreling. A pistol shot rang out, followed immedi ately by the sound of a man falling. I raised myself up with the intention of looking out to investigate. As 1 pulled my curtain aside the Pullman conductor and porter passed/ by my berth, followed by the robber, who had them covered with a revolver. When the robber saw me looking through my curtains he ordered the men into the smoking compartment and told them to stay there. “Then he returned to my berth. I had in the meantime laid back. He thrust his right handi between the curtains, and, pointing his gun at me, said, ‘Hello!’ I paid no attention to him, whereupon he shook me with his left hand and ordered me to get up and come out in the aisle. "I arose and stepped into the aisle and sat down on the edge of my berth. I asked him what he wanted. ‘I want your money, and I want it d—d quick,’ said he. I told him he could have it without further parley. Only his eyes and hat could be seen. His heavy overcoat collar was turned up around hie neck. The overcoat was unbut toned, revealing a dark brown under coat. I was so terrified by the occur rence I could not collect by senses. I will never forget those eyes, however, and I believe I would be able to rec ognize the man were he placed before me, masked as be was that morning.” A New Lease of Life. Augusta, Ga., Jan. 1.—Tom Hardy, the negro sentenced to be hanged on Jan. t, has secured a stay of ex- eeuiion pending the review of his esse bf tbs supreme court. Will Go to New Field. Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 1.—Rev. W. D. Hubbard resigns the pastorate of tbs Baptist Tabernacle here, the resigna tion to take effect May 1, and may go to Dothan, Ala., a call having been received from that place. Gusher’s Deadly Work. Glasgow, Ky., Jen. 1.—An oil well which was brought in early this morn ing at Cloyd’s landing, blew the der rick out and injured one man, perhaps fatally. The oil is beyond control, os those who sank the shaft have no means of checking the flow. ARMSTEAD WILL STAND TRIAL. Prefers to Stop Fight Rather Than Wrangle Over Requisition. Jackson, Miss., Jan. 1.—It is stated that J. J. Armstead, the Memphis banker and capitalist, indicted in this county for being implicated in the em. bezzlement of |100,00(J from the state treasury, will come to Jaq^son next month without ti e formality of a req uisition and Aland trial on the charge pending against him. Armstead has has been making a vigorous fight against the requisition, and Governor McMillan refused to honor Governor Longino’s request that he be turned over to the Mississippi authorities. Owing to the belief that Governor-elect Frazier, who goes into office next Monday, will honor a requisition, and on the assurance that the the fight is to be kept up, Armstead doubtless prefers to droy the fight and .stand trial rather than be continually har- rassed with the charge hanging over his head. GOV. ODELL INAGURATED. Many Distinguished Visitors Witness Ceremony. Albany, N. Y., Jan. 1.—Governor B. B. Odell, Jr., was today inaugurated for his second term as the chief ex ecutive of New York. The occasion was an unusually brilliant one. marked by the presence of many distinguish ed* visitors and the participation of a large representation of the national guard, as well as of crowds of people from all parts of the state. In his address Governor Odell said that cap ital and labor should he In thorough accord, and that there should be no legislation which seeks to advance the interests of one at the expense of an other, as much discrimination would inevitably lead to results and condi tions which would be a menace to the welfare of the state. Referring to the canal question, he maintained that the state waterways should receive careful and immediate consideration from the legislature and only such measure# adopted as will accomplish the result desired with the least possible expenditure of the peo pie’s money. Shot Husband, Then Herself. Philadelphia, Jan. 1.—Mrs. Mary Tannenhauer shot and killed herself at her home today after attempting to kill her husband, Charles Dannen- hauer. According to the husband’s statement, he and his wife had been celebrating the advent of the new year, and when about to retire early this morning the woman seized a re volver which was kept In the house and shot at her husband, the bullet striking him In the hand. The wo man then shot herself. Dannenhauer was arrested* pending an investiga tion. Clarence H. Mackay’s Plans. New York,*Jan. 1.—Although noth ing officially is known regarding the plans being worked out by Clarence H. Mackay for the benefit of the old er employes of the Postal Telegraphic company, It Is said that they Involve something more important *than a small gift of money to men who have been in the employ of that company for more than ten years, though that gift may be included. One of the prominent officials of the corporation is quoted as saying: •‘The plan is being worked on, but it is too early to give out any definite information. When the plan comes to maturity all interestedi will be formed, but it will not be today nor within a few days, as more time Is required. A late dispatch from Vienna lays that Prince Nicholas Baterhaay has Just established a hunting record that Is not likely to be beaten or equaled for a long time to come. The prince and a party of frienda went rabbit hunting on his estate of Esterbozla, and In one day the noble Nimrod and bis fallow sportsmen succeeded in wounding tar- ty-tbree game beaters, not to ■Bonflon the seven rabbits that were trilled. Bo far aa mere numbers are oooeamad, this puts our Maine and Adirondack hunters far la tha roar, though it li ■aid that the latter have a record of a much larger percentage at fatalttlaa However, the Esterhasy party nauat ha accorded the first prise In gsntlstnanly sportsmanship. Furthermore, tt Is be lieved that the prince and hla friends could not have wounded ereo more men If there had been any more hi the woods. Uncle Joe Gannon, wbe will In all human probability he the next speaker of the house of representatives, Is still credited with s good many things that he never said and would not have said if they had ever occurred to him. Bach Is the penalty of epigrammatic great* PATH OF OCEAN CABLES. Submarine Tablelands That Stretch Arroaa the Atlantic. There seems to be no logical reasou why cables cannot be laid across any section of the oceans of the world, no matter how great the depth. Some por tions of the Atlantic cables are three miles below the surface, and this is not necessarily the extreme depth, for the cable may and probably does pass from the top of one submarine hill to another without drooping materially into the deep valleys between, says Lippineott’s Magazine. The greatest known depth of the sea is 40.03G feet, or 7 3-5 miles, found in the south At lantic midway between the island of Tristan da Cunlia and the mouth of the itio de in Plata. Soundings have been made to the depth of 27,480 feet in the north Atlantic south of New foundland, and about 34,000 feet, or nearly (iy 2 miles, is reported south of the Bermudas. Even such enormous depths as these need not hinder cable laying so far as the theory is con cerned, but in practice, for x-easons of economy in maintenance and other- W'iso, it is found best to take advan tage of favoring conditions in the ocean’s bed. To illustrate, all of the cables between the United States and Europe run up along our coast until they reach the neighborhood of New foundland before starting across to their destination in Ireland or France. The reason for this is found in the range of submarine tablelands, form ing an Ideal cable bed. which lies be tween the three latter countries. The Sea Trout. The gamest of suit water fish, after the striped bass, is the weakflsh, or sea trout. The sport of angling for them is generally enhanced because, feeding as they generally do near the surface, it is possible to fish for them with light tackle. The best places to find them in the vicinity of New York are Ja maica bay, the southwestern shore of Staten Island and the mouth of the Shrewsbury river. While they have been caught weighing upward qf twen ty pounds, a six or ten pounder is a good size, and the average will only run from one to two and a half. There is never any doubt when a weakflsh bites. He does not nibble around the hook, but takes the bait at one fair swoop and then starts off with it like a limited express with time to make up. He is a shy fish, and the man who uses a small line, light leaders and snells to his hook and keeps quiet while fishing is the one who is apt to have the best luck.—Country Life In America. When Jackaon Dined! While the dinner hour still clings to the noontime among country people it has advanced in the cities until now it occurs at any time between noon and midnight. And that reminds us, says the Montgomery (Ala.) Advertiser, of one of the many stories about Colonel Davy Crockett. While he was a mem ber of congress and was at bis home in Tennessee some one asked him about the dinner hour in Washington. He said the common people ate dinner at 12, the next above them at 1, the mer chants at 2. the representatives at 3, the senators at 4, members of the cabi net at 5 and the vice president at 6. “But when does the president dine?” “What! Old Hickory?” said Crockett, anxious to fix a time that would suit his idea of Jackson’s greatness. “Well, he don’t eat till next day!” Two Girls and a Boy Drowned Gainesboro, Tenn., Dec. 29.—While attempting to cross Cumberland riv er near here, Mis® Verdi Rich, Mlse Hattie Rose and Walter Rich were drowned, while Rufus Bailey and Al fred Crowder had narrow escapes. The canoe was overcrowded and when the current of the swollen stream struck it, the frail craft swerved and rocked. One of the frightened girls jumped Into the water, causing the canoe to capsize. The oldest of the party was 19 years. Lorenz Guest of Goulds. New York, Dec. 29.—Dr. Adolf Lo renz spent Sunday as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George J. Gould at theif home, Georgian Court, Lakewood, N. J. “It Is magnificent,” said Dr. Lo- renze on his return to New York. “It is really one of the most delightful houses I ever visited. I enjoyed myv self Immensely, and* shall carry back with me pleasant recollections of Lake- wood and the charming hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Gould.” Were Left In India. Savannah, Ga., Dec. 29.—Major and Mrs. H. P. Smart have returned to Savannah after a world tour. A son and daughter were left In India. An other daughter was married In Japan, where for some time the Smarts were the guests of the late Minister Buck. Major Smart will rejoin his eon and daughter In India during the winter. He has retired from business andi will spend much of his time In travel. Postoffice Robbed* Augusta. Ga., Dec. 29.—News has been received here of the robbery of the postoffice at Bath, S. C. The doof was broken open wi'’i an ax and $20 stolen. Postmaster Green discovered the burglary when he went to his store,, but there was no clew to the burglar. The ax left near the doof Is the property of a next door neigh* bor, and was evidently taken from the yard by the thief. The reason why Hancock’s Liquid Sulphur should be in every house, it is indorsed and prescribed by the leading physicians, for such diseases as Eczema, Pimples, Ringworm, Salt Rheum, Dandruff, Diph'heris Sore Throat, Guts, Burns. Open Sores, and all blood and skin troubles. No home should be without it. For sale by the Cherokee Drug Co. The man’s not always good and great Who loudly has his say; The bass drum makes the biggest noise, But isn’t hard to play. Dickey’s Blood Cure eradicates all poison and impurities from the blood. It cures scrofula, rheumatism syph- illis, old sores, tetter pimples, and all diseases arising from impure blood. S B Crawley & Co * It sometimes happens that a man putf> both money and confidence in a bink—ard later draws out his con fidence. By the time a man gets old enough to talk well he has learned the value of not talking at all. • Foyley’s Honey and Tar positively cures all throat and lung diseases. Refuse substitutes. Cherokee Drug Co. TWO CURES. VLOmnoa, 8. C., Aug. It, 1102. OentlemsnI began to suffer from ifeeumatlsm about three years ago, and had it very bad In my limbs. At times I eould hardly walk. Was treated by a yhyalolan without benefit. More than • year ago, Mr. George Wilson, aa engi neer on the Coast Line, living la Vlor- eaoe. toM me that “BntncAOisn” eared him. I got a bottle and It bene- fittad me. I took five bottles and am now as wall as I ever was In my life. I regard M BHuiiAon» n as a great modiolao. I know of otkora it has oured. Truly, 8. T. BUBGH. Dabldtoto*, 8. C., Aug. 19th, MS, Gentlemen /—About two yean ago I had a very severe attack of Inflamma tory rheumatism. 1 suffered great pain and was oonllned to my bed for five weeks. During tha time I was treated by two Physicians without permanent " ", Barker, a conductor ei Coast Lins heard of m; relief. Cant. Barker, a conductor on tha Atlantic Coast Line heard of my oondltlon and sent me two bottles of “ BHarrMACina” I began to take It and In a week I got np aad walked on crutches. Aftsr taking three bottlss of the remedy I got entirely well aad went back to my business. I personally know of a number of other bed oasee that wars cured by the use of your medicine. In this town and vicinity. It la all that you claim for it. Truly, J. L. BISK BON. ■old by Druggists. Will be sent express paid on receipt of $i.oo. Bobbitt Chemical Co., - - Baltimore, fid., U. 5. A. Ml^For sale by the Cherokee Drug Company. Bocretry Hay's Note Received. London, Jan. 1.—Mr. White, the U. t. charge d’affaires, delivered to the foreign office the note of Secretary Hay, announcing Castro’s acceptance of the pro peal to have the Venezuelan claims arbitrated by The Hague tri bunal. Proposition Easily Reconcilable. Caracas, Jan. 1.—The arbitration propositions of foreign powers and the counter propoeltions of Venezuela, ex changed through Minister Bowen yes terday, are eald by a high Venezuelan authority to be easily reconciliabls. Having beaten Mr. Morgan tax tbs London “tubes” game, Mr. Yerfcas can afford to certify that his defeated rival la a great and good man, but It is doubtful whether Mr. Morgan wll re ciprocate. Instead of sinking the ships of the Venezuelan navy Grant Britain and Germany might have got something on account by offering them for aaie to Spain. Here is a Bargain. Two excelent corner building lots within five minutes walk of Carpet Mill. These lots will be sold on the Easy Payment Plan Sheriff's Sale. State of South Carolina, \ County ok Cherokee, j Powers, Little and Company and G. Ober & Sons Co., et al, Plaintiff. against D. D. Gaston, Defendant. By virtue of authority contained in several executions directed to me in the above stated cases I will sell before the Court House door of Cherokee County on sak-sday in January 1903, during the legal hours of sale the following de scribed property: One lot in the town of Blacksburg bounded by Cherokee Street, Shelby Street, Lime and Rutherford Streets and containing two and one-half acres, more or less. One lot bounded by lands of N. W. Hardin, Quinn road and lands of W. W. Gaffney, containing three acres, more or less. One piece or parcel of land on Broad river, part of the David Gaston, de ceased, estate, bounded by lands of Mary Gaston, H. L. Spears, et al, containing fifty acres, more or less. One lot in Blacksburg containing four cottages thereon, bounded by Carolina Street, Southern Railway, J. J. Whiso- nant and Chester Street, sold subject to a mortgage of Mrs. N. E. Crawford, con taining one acre, more or less. The following pieces or parcels of land formerly belonging to Capt. J. B. Mintz, bounded by lands of S. C. Carlton, J. S. Mintz, W. D. Camp, Durham, Ed. Mintz, D. D. Gaston, et al, fully de scribed in plat made by Ira Hardin, and on file in the office of Clerk of Court for Cherokee County, described as follows: One piece or lot of land No. 1 contain ing thirty-eight acres; one lot No. 2 con taining forty acres and lot No. 3 contain ing eighty-eight acres. Terms of sale cash. If the purchaser or purchasers do not comply with bid or bids within thirty minutes of sale the land sold to be resold at the risk of the former purchaser or purchasers. W. W. Thomas, Sheriff of Cherokee County. Dec. 13, 1902, Gaffney, S. C. Pub. Dec. 19, 23, Jan. 2. Tax Returns for the Year 1903. OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR. Notice is hereby given that this office will be open from January 1st, 1903 to February 20th, 1903, for the purpose of receiving returns of property for taxa tion. I will be at the following places at the times herein after mentioned for teceiv- ing returns: At Draytonville, Monday, January 5th. At Wilkinsville, Tuesday, January 6th. At Sarratt’s Store, Wednesday, Jan uary 7 th. At T. D. Littlejohu's (Ashury) Thurs day, January 8th. At Ravenna, (Brown’s Store) Friday, January 9th. At Timber Ridge, (M. M. Tate) Sat urday, January 10th. At White Plains, Monday, January 12th. At Thickety, Tuesday, January 13th. At Macedonia, Wednesday, January 14th. At Ezells, Thursday, January 15th. At Maud, (Linders’s Store) Friday January 16th. At Grassy Pond, Saturday, January 17th. At Cherokee Falls, Monday, January 19th. At Kings Creek, Tuesday, January 20th. At Antioch, (Church) Wednesday, Januar> 21st. At Blacksburg, Thursday and Friday, January 22nd and 23rd. At Buffalo, (School House) Saturday, January 24th. At Allens, (James Allen) Monday, January 26th. G. W. Speer will be in the office dur ing my absence. All persons are required to state in what school district they live. Those having property in School Districts Nos. 9 and 10, must state in their return how much lies in these Districts and how much outside, and all new buildings erect*.d since last return and their value. All persons are required to make out and return a statement of all personal property, moneys, credits, investment in bonds, joint stock companies, notes, mortgages, or otherwise in your posses sion or under your control as husband, parent, guardian, trustee, executor, ad ministrator, agent, or attorney, on the 1st day of January 1903, and fix a value thereto. Any person or persons who have sold real estate since last return must state to whom, the number of acres and value, all persons who have bought real estate since last return must state how much, the value and who from. If you fail to make return as above stated on or before February 20th the law requires me to add 50 P* r cent, as a penalty, on the return of 1902. All returns mu»t be made and signed before me or my clerk. If made before anyone else they must be sworn to. All persons liable for the income tax under Section 335 of the Acts of 1897, are required to make return r>f same. POLL TAX. All able-bodied males between the ages of 21 and 60 years are liable for a poll tax, except Confederate soldiers over 50 years of age. W. D. Camp, County Auditor. Nov. 28-iawk-lill Feb. 2o, 1903. ■OSr* Early Risers TIm tamo*t« little pWa. Foley's Honey ma Tar •urea colds, prevents pneumonia. FOR Up-to-Date Job Print ing, call at the LEDGER Office. Gaffney, S. C. Clerk’s Sale. State of South Caromna, 1 ^ mjnty of Cherokee. J N. E. Crawford, vs. D. D. Gaston, et al. In obedience to a decree herein, for foreclosure, dated Oct. loth, 1902, I will sell at Gaffuey S. C., before the court house door, to the highest bidder during the legal hours for sales, Salesday Jany. 5th, 1903, the following described lands, to-wit: All those two certain pieces, parcels or lots of land in said County and State, in Cherokee Township, bounded by Broad river on the South-West, on the North by lands of J. W. Rhyne and lot N0.I3, on the East by lands of D. D. Gaston and lot No. 3, and South by lands of Calton and J. S. Mintz, fully shown on plat herein filed and marked as lot No. 4 containing 170 acres, and lot No. 5 containing 71 acres, as per plat now in my office. Terms of sale: One third cash, bal ance on one and two years time, one third due each year, secured by bond and •Mortgage of the premises sold, with 8 per v.mt. interest, interest payable annually, and 10 per cent, attorney’s fees, if col lected by suit. Purchaser to pay for all papers nd recording and may have priv ilege os aying all cash. J. Eb. Jefferies, Cl’k. C. C. Pi’s. Dec. 13th, 1902. • Pub. Dec. 19, 23 and Jan. 2. Clerk’s Sale. State of outh Carolina, ■) County of Cherokee. ) B ink of Blacksburg vs. W. A. Hayden. In obedient e to a decree in the within case dated tht 9th day of October 1902, I will sell at Gaffney, S. C., before the Court House door, to the highest bidder, during the legal hours for sale, salesday Janua y 5th, 1903, the following describep landt to-wit: All that certain piece or parcel ot land situated in the town or Blacksburg, State and County aforesaid, on Doolittle creek, and bounded by lands of the estate of Polly ’Toss, estate of Robert Blanton, land not owned by Robt. Hern don, and lands of D. S. Ramseur and others, containing forty-three acres, more or less, and fully described in a deed made by J. C. Hayden to W. A. Hayden, and recorded in office R M. C. for York county, S. C., in book J. 10 page 534. Terms of sale cash. Purchaser to pay for papers. Said property being re-sold at the risk of the former purchaser, Mrs. Maude Hayden. If bid is not complied with within thirty minutes, the property will be re sold on the same day at risk of former purchaser. I understand there is valuable water power on this tract of land, known as Hardin’s mill site, on the North branch of creek, and I am informed that the pur chaser will be enabled to dam both branches between stone bluffs, thereby giving power to run a cotton mill, within two hundred yards of the railroad. J. En Jefferies, Cl’k. C. C. Pi’s. Dec. 13, 1902. Pub. Dec. 19, 23, Jan. 2. Clerk’s Sale. State of South Carolina, 1 County of Cherokee, f Mary J. Humphries, vs. B. K. Humphries, et. al. In obediance to an order made in the above entitled case, dated Nov. 28th, 1902, I will sell at Gaffney, S. C., before the courthouse door, to the highest bid der during the legal hours for sales, Salesday, Jany. 5th, 1903, the following described lands, to-wit: (1) That tract of land in said County and State, in Limestone Township, on the West side of the Rutherford road, bounded Blast by said road, West by D. W. Cooper’s land, South by H. G. Gaff ney lands, and North by the Hopper lands, containing one hundred and thirty- five acres, more or less. (2) That tract known as the Parker tract, in same township, hounded North by Columbus Pettit, East by Minnie Robbs, West by Hortensia Morgan and the school house lot, containing fifty- seven acres, more or less. (3) That tract situated in said town ship on the East side of Ellis Ferry road, bounded West bv said road, South by H. G. Gaffney lands, and North by Lewis Clary lands, containing eight acres, more or less. Tennsofsale: One-half cash, balance on credit of twelve months, secured by tiond of purchaser and mortgage of the premises sold, with interest from date of sale. Purchaser to pay for all papers and recording. J. Eb Jefferies, Cl’k. C. C. Pi’s. Dec. 13th, 1902. Pub. Dec. 19, 23 and Jan. 2. Clerk’s Sale. State ok South Carolina, \ County of Cherokee, f Primus Sarratt, et al. vs. Lorenzo Alias Raiuie Sarratt, et al. In obedience to an order made in the above entitled case, dated Nov. 20th, 1902, I will sell at Gaffney, S. C., before the Courthouse door, during the legal hours for sales, Salesday, Jan. 5th, 1903, the following described lands, to-wit: All that certain tract or parcel of land in Limestone Township, said County and State, on . waters of Sarratts creek, bounded by lands now or formerly of J. P. Dellinger, Agnes Bridges, X. Blanton, Alfred Pritchard and others, being the same tract whereon Primus SarraU lived and died, containing one hundred and twenty acres, less fifty acres to lie cut off to Martha Sarratt under will of said Primus Surratt, deceased. A plat of same will Ik- exhibited in my office. Terms of side: Cash; purchaser to pay for papers. J. Bb Jefferies, Cl’k. C. C. Pi’s. Dec. 13th, 1902. Pub. Dec. 19, 23 and Jan. 2. Foley's Honey ** Tar for children,saletsu^e. Nooplatm