Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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/ : ■' ‘ ' ' ,; ■;*"' ,; ’ >7* r?F ■ Noted Indian Fighter and War Veteran Qen. W. F. Melbourne, Famous Indian Fighter and Mexican War Campaigner, Tells of His Wonderful Cure of Indigestion and Dyspepsia by Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey. NEGRO ASSASSIN FIRES INTO TRAIN Mobile and Ohio Railroad Con ductor Fatally Shot. OTHER PASSENGERS INJURED. DEFIED SHERIFF'S POSSE. HELD FOR CONSPIRACY. I As Excursion Train Was Passing Yel low Pine, Ala., Negro Fired Into a Coach with a Shotgun—Miscreant Arrested and Jailed. Mobile, Ala., May 23.—Last night, when an excursion train on the Mo bile and Ohio railroad was returning to Meridian., Miss., from Mobile, one af the coaches was fired into as the train was passing Yellow Pine, Ala. GO miles north of Mobile, by a negro named Samuel Moore, who used a double barreled shotgun. Conductor S. \V. Askew, of Birming ham, was fatally wounded; Flagman Joseph Richardson, of Meridian, and a negro excursionist named Kenyon, were severely wounded. The train was stopped and backed to the Yellow Pine depot, where the wounded men were given attention by Dr. J T. Williams., the company’s sur geon at Yellow Pine. The train then proceeded to Meridian, with the excur sionists and wounded, Conductor Askew dying between Waynesboro and Quitman, Miss. The negro assassin was captured at Yellow Pine and taken to Meridian! on th e train into which he tired. He was lodged in jail there. Conductor Askew had been in the j employ of the Mobile and Ohio for a year and was very popular. Tennessee Murderer, Barricaded House, Refused to Surrender. Nashville, Tenn., May 23.—A special to The Banner from Carthage says one man is dead and another supposed to be as the result of an effort to ef fect the capture of a murderer. It appears that Sid Vaden and Dan W. White, got into a difficulty on ac count of the trespassing of a cow on the growing crops of tTie latter. White called to his little son to bring a gun, and he emptied the con tents into the back of Vaden as the latter was walking away. Vaden died instantly. Sheriff Scruggs and a posse start ed for the scene of the trouble, am? on arrival found White and his soi> securely barricaded in his house. He refused to surrender and the sheriff and posse closely guarded the place ail of last night. This morning four of the posse' decided to charge and force an entrance and succeeded in getting inside of the doon, but the fire from a winchester was so fierce that they were compelled to retreat, leaving one of their number, Robert Overstreet, in the house. Overstreet is supposed to be dead. White defies his would-be captors and says he will not be taken alive. In Said White Men Planned to Kill Gov. erment Witness. Columbus, Ga.. May 25.—As a re sult of the primary trial of the four white men brought to the city charg ed with conspiring to kill a govern ment witness. Eli Daniel, a negro ol Webster county, John Pines and Jesse Carter, of Webster county, two of the defendants, were bound over to tho next term of the Unite d States court by Commissioner Brown in the nom inal sum of |20U each, while the cases against J. J,. Weeks and Jack French. Marion county citizens, who live near the Webster county line., were dis missed. The defendants made the bond, and the party returned home. The government has several wit nesses who were not examined at th,» preliminary trial. Daniel, the man killed, was a wit ness for the government in an illicit distilling case against Jack Pints| father of John Pines, one of the de fendants in the conspiracy cases. Car ter is Jack Pines’ son-in-law. The defendants stoutly assert their innocence. The case lias created guile a stir in Webster county. DU. HATHAWAY. MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS. OHIO DEMOCRATS. PRESBYTERIANS AT MOBILE. GEN. W. F. MELBOURNE. take Dufi'v’s Pure Malt Whiskey and used it mht alnng. My health is now good and indigestion a memory oft lie past. I find it invigorating and rejuvenating in a very marled degree and cordially commend it especially to those n‘IJu W. F. MELBOURNE, Sec. Nat. Ass’n Mexican W ar \ eterans. New York, Kb. J. E* 1. DufTy’s Pure Malt Whiskey is an absolutely pu r e in v igf ,r atii]g tonie-|-tmiu ant for the cure of dyspepsia, indigestion, and all stomach and nervous troubb*, mtkit i / . grip, pneumonia, consumption and every throat and lung disea ■ ‘ i-in iilation * ^ It purifies the blood, tones up the heart’s action, strengthens tin circulation Government as a medicine. Every testimonial is pul All druggists and grocers or direct, $1.00 a Pottle. Malt Whiskey Co., Rochester, New York. Medical booklet free. Dully For Sale in Soutli Carolina at all Dispensaries. STOP READ THIS j&l IoaJL /JUffiJs XlAtd. 'mbit jj&od Aaod*, GRTTStt OIL CA atfUANTJAH GA. Second Day’s Session of the General Assembly. Mobile, Ala., May 23.—Tho first bus iness of the sixth day’s session of the general assembly of the Preshyteri;.# church in the United States was the of the stand- >red evangeliza- read hy the! MUster, of Kits- states that more colored schools aro needed in addi tion to the four receiving support from the assembly, and also urges the ne cessity for more liberal financial sup port of the colleges already establish ed. More white ministers are need ed. also, to spread the gospel to ne groes in the home mission field, and the importance of having white teach ers in colored schools is emphasized. The rc|>ort. concludes by recommend ing that the sum of $13,000 he raise, during the year for carrying on tho work of colored evangelization. The report was made the second order of the day tomorrow morning. Rev. C. I). Fleming, of Lynchburg, Va., read the report of tho standing committee on foreign missions. Dr. J. M. Harden, of Abbeville. S C.. gave notice that he would follow with a minority roi>ort. PRESBYTERIANS AT BUFFALO. Convention at Columbus Settles Down to Business. Columbus, O., May 23.—Previous to the assembling of the Democratic state convention today the conserva tives had won in tho preliminary meetings. The comraiftee on creden tials last night had compromised the contest for Dayton by giving the Cox and the Dowling delegates one-half vote each, but before daylight this action was re considered, and the Cox delegates were seated, thus giving all the 2H8 contested seats to the con servatives. The radicals insisted that they would present minority reports, and if defeated in the convention to day. they would carry’ the contests to St. Louis. The weather was as high in temper ature as the convention and perhaps added to the excitement. There was some anxiety among the conservatives last night because of the decision to make the temixirary organization per manent, but Chairman Starr and the other temporary officers were vouched for by leading conservatives, so thi, the convention w r as organized without opposition. Prayer was offered by Rev. E. L. Rexford. William L. Finley, as chairman of the state central committee, introduc ed Chairman Starr, who addressed the convention. Student of Asheville, N. C„ School Is M issing. Asheville, N. C., May 23.—Twelve days ago Mars E. Wagar, Jr., a student at the Asheville school, left the dor mitory in the college grounds and since that time none or the faculty, students or IBs parents of Cleveland. O., have heard from him. Detectives have been set to work in an attempt to find a trace of the young man. There are numerous stories in cir-; dilation regarding the boy’s disappear-, ance, but the facts as near as they can be ascertained, are that rather than submit to a reprimand for break ing the rule at the college, Wagar simply left the institution. No member of the faculty knew that he contemplated leaving, but when inquiry w r as made, it was found that he had gone away. His father, in Cleveland, O., was immediately in formed of his absence. The manage- memt of the college has attempted to locate the young man, hut all efforts so far to find him have resulted in a fruitless search. Men and Women whnarp In need of the best medical treat ment should not fail to consult Or. Hatha way at once, as he H recognized as the leading and most suc cessful specialist. You are saf j placing your ca-^fn his hands, as he is the longest estahl:-. 1 , d and has the 1a>sI rep utation. He cures where others fail; there is no patch w ir . [or experimenting in his treatment l'- sonal attention by I>' - Hathaway, al-o'spe cial counsel fr. n ins associate phvsp-i ,, s when necessary, which no other olTlo if you can not call, write for free i»ookle-s ,i i ! < question blanks. Mention your trouble, i v. erything strictly confidential .1. Nevro Hathaway, M. 0 41 Inman HkJg , tHH Hroad tH.. Atlanta. Ga. The Up-to-date Market. The reason we say up-to-date is, we keep everything good to eat all at one place ami handled by experienced men. We will inen- • .on a few: l ine, fat Beef, Pork, . usage. Any cut desired. To bid; Cabbage, Irish Potatoes, Sv ‘ Potatoes, Beans, Peas. For pie .: Can Peaches, Blackbernes and the old time Huckleberries. They are elegant. It takes no sugar. Fine green Apples, Oranges, Onions and Onion Sets and Garden Seeds. When you wan something good, just call No. o and it will soon be there. / L. W. McGUINN. OeWItt’ Ti Me Early Risers The famous little pills* BACK IN WASHINGTON. HEIR TO $400,000. Recommendation Regarding Marriage and Divorce. Buffalo, N. Y., May 23.—The first session of the general assembly of the Presbyterian church of the United States today was devoted to the dis cussion of the report of the standing committee on foreign missions. Dur ing the day the standing committee on publication and Sabbath school work and the special committee on terri torial limits of Presbyteries will make their reports. If opportunity offers, an effort will be made to reconsider the action ot the assembly of striking out from the special committee on marriage and di* vorce tho recommendation advising ministers to refuse to marry any per son whose marriage is forbidden bj any Christian church of which thal person may lie a member. HOLD ANNUAL REUNION. o±' Murray’s I ron Mixture contains the eluments that make It a genuine bloo'i toni'\ a re medy that makes rich, red ihkmI. Improves digestion. Increases appetite, and supplies strength and energy to weak, debilitated, run-down people. M I i~c >ri XI i jsl 111 Is not a temporary stimulant. The good in every dose sticks. Excellent for pale, emaciat ed. blood ness people, and as a recuperative tonic tor those recovering from sickness. Un equalled as a tonic to prevent and overcome the lassitude, tired, exhausted and’’run down” feeling so prevalent in the spring. A combination thal meets with the approval and commendation of physicians everywhere. Price iiOo. Guaranteed Satisfactory to every purchaser. AT DIU G STORES. Prepared by The Murray Orug Co., Columbia, >. • Gray-Haired Texas-Mexican War Vet erans at Fort Worth. Fi Worth, Tex,, May 23.—Ninety ol the Texas-Mexican war veterans rnel here yesterday in annual reunion. President George P. Findlay, of An stin, presided. The “Dames of 184G' has charge of all arrangements, and the veterans were their guests. The two sessions were occupied with ad dresses of walcome, music and other features provided by the local com mittees. Y’ery little was said or done by the veterans. They will hold their business meeting today. The youngest veteran In attendance is D. MeKadden. of Crawford, age 73, and the oldest is A. Freeman,, ol Weatherford, age 5»1. Good Fortune of Customs House Weigher In New York. New York, May 23.—After having toiled more than 13 years at $2 a day as a' custom house weigher in a sugar refinery hero Patrick J. Hennessy, ot Brooklyn, has suddenly found himsell to be the heir of $400,000. Hennessy became cognizant of his good fortune through an advertise ment inserted in a local paper hero by a firm of London solicitors who have in charge an estate left hy Hen- nessy’s uncle. The latter was a wealthy merchant of Melbourne. H<4 went to Australia in his youth and the nephew sought his fortune in America, never having seen his benefactor since childhood. Presidemt Roosevelt Returns From Trip to Groton, Mass. Washington, May 25.—President Roosevelt arrived here this morning on the Pennsylvania from Groton, Mass. The president showed no fatigue as he left the train on its arrival here. Assistant Secretary Barnes was at the depot to meet him, and a large, number of detectives and policemef! were also present, while there was a small crowd back of the gates. Miss Roosevelt greeted the presi dent at the train, but bade her lather goodby as she left at 10:50 for St. Louis. The president, in accordance with his invariable custom, stepped to the! side of the engine cab and grasping the hands of the engineer and fire man, told them he was glad to see them. STEAMER STRIKES ROCK. Officers and Bluejackets Drowned. Toklo, May 25.—Of the complement o< the protected cruiser Yoshino, re cently sunk in collision with the cruis er Kaisuga, 63 non-commisloned offi cers and 220 bluejackets were drown ed, and 48 non-commissioned officers and men were rescued. No details of the disaster have as yet been received. A detailed report of the loss of the battleship Hatsuse destroyed hy coming in contact with! a mine while cruising off Port Arthur on the morning of May 15. is expect-i ed hourly. A naval constructor has been despatched by tho department to question the survivors of the catas trophe and make a thorought and tech nical investigation into the affair. Boat Happens to Serious Accident on the Tennessee River. Paducah, Ky., May 25.—The steam- 2r Chattanooga, plying between Padu- call and Chattanooga, owned by the Chattanooga Steamboat company, struck a rork at Great Chain, 18 miles above Paducah, in the Tennessee river last night and broke In two. No lives were lost, hut the boat and cargo, it is believed* will be a com plete loss. The boat struck a roel* about 1 o’clock and split completely in two sinking in a few minutes. The value of the cargo is about $20,- 000. MBS. CECELIA STOWE, Ontor, Entre Nous Club. 176 Warren Avenue, Chicago, III., Oct. 22,1902. For nearly four years 1 suffered from ovarian troubles. The doc tor insisted on an operation as the only way to pet well. 1, however, strongly objected to an operation. My husband felt disheartened as well as I, for home with a sick woman is a disconsolate place at best. A friendly druggist advised him to get a bottle of Wine of C’ardui for me to try, and he did so. I began to .inprove i n a few davs and my recove, y was very rapid. \Vith- in eighteen weeks I was another being. % Mrs. Stowe's letter shows every woman how a home is saddened by female weaknes and how completely Wine of Cardui cures that sick ness and brings health and happi ness again. Do not go on suffer ing. Go to vour druggist today and secure a fl.00 bottle of Wine of Cardui. wiNE*cnft0iii To Dissolve Corporation. New York, May 25.—Notice has been sent to stockholders of the Uni ! versal Tobacco company that the di rectors have voted to dissolve the corporation. A special meeting ol the stockholders will be held June 22 in Jersey City, to pass upon tln< director’s action. The company’s business was abs6rbed some time ago by a larger concern. Engineer Fatally Wounded. Montgomery, Ala.. May 25.—W. C Sanford shot and fatally wounded J. A. Achar here. Sanford says Aehar assaulted him with a beer bottle, and he has three ribs broken and face bad ly mashed. Achar. who is an engi neer of the Louisville and Nashville railroad, is shot in the moufh and ab domen. anu cannot recover. Sanford is 53 years old. GINNING MACHINERY B-E.-S-T m-u-r-r-a-y Made by Liddell Not only up with th* tim*B, but many ymmrm •h**d, if oth*r systems sro modern. QUALITY ■ •and•■ QUANTITY Get Particulars from G-I-B-B-E-S COLUMBIA, S. C. Please mention this paper. TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES. Good Time. i The titnes’are goodbrnd the best peop have the best TIMKPIECK. Westrope Keeps Commercial Printing Of every description executed with neatness and dispatcl at Tine * Lkdgkk oflice, Gaffney, S. C. New Type, New Presses, the finest quality of Ink and Paper, and Compe tent Workmen. Send us your orders. i Cudahy Company Loses Plant. Los Angeles. Cal., May 25.—Fire last night d< stroyed the loeal branch packing house of the Cudahy Back ing company, located near the I/ts- Angeles river bottoms. 1>»sh is esti mated at insurance, $205, 000. Joint Meeting Engineers. Chicago, May 25.—Nearly 150 Brit Ish engineers .with 050 from the Unit ed States, will attend the Joint session of the American Society of Mechani cal engineers and tho Institution ol Mercantile engineers of Great Britain held here May 31 to June 3. Thfi Joint meeting will be the first since 1893. Elected to Chair of Chemistry. New York. May 25.—iTofessAr Chas Baskerville, of the University of North Carolina, has been elected by tne hoarc of trustees of the College of the City of New York to the chair of cheuit» try. Incediaries in Jasper. Montlcello, Ga., May 25.—E. H. Jor dan-, who resides in town, had the mb*- fortune to lose his lovely country residence with six other houses by fire. Nothing was saved. It is sup posed to have been the work of an incendiary. A palmetto wreath has been sent to Colonel H mry L. Turner, of Chicago, by the Charleston Daughters of the Confederacy in memory of his act In firing a salute over the graves of con federate dead in Oakwood cemetery. All the Kst makes of Watches. Call on The schedules filed by Sully & Co. him when you want a good watch, or in the United States district court when your old one needs repairing, show firm liabilities of $3-,368,930 ami assets of $1,119,027. OT the indebted ness of $1,309,402 are unsecured. Dr. Howard, of the department ot agriculture, after touring Mexico, has failed to find the boll weevil parasite. Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker, of Denver, Colo., has been elected president ot the Federation of Women's clubs. The commerce commission has re sumed its inquiry into the coal trade based on the suit of W. R. Hears!. Colombia has refused to receive Mr. Russell, the newly named United States minister, because of resentment LEDGER Office. over the Pan.nii. affair. ( Gaffney, S. C. Thos. H. Westrope. Nice line of Jewelry always on hand. FOR Up-to-Date JobSPrirtt- ing, call at the