Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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You will often I A sate the cost of a I H years' subscrip- I I tion to the 9 [ ^ ENTERPRISE I -A. J by consulting its I ad vertiKements. Yol X. ??? * / SCANDAL IN CUBAN POSTAL SERVICE. liab.ina, May 7.?The United Stales transport Ingalls leil here last night having on board Col. Burton, the inspector general, who is going to Fortress Monroe, with orders to proceed direct to Washington This is due to discoveries made in connection with his inspection of the postal affairs at Ilabana, which resulted in the arrest at Rochester, N. Y., on Saturday of Chaises F. Neely, former chief of the finance division of the postoflice depart ment in Cuba on the charge of embezzling .fob, g 000 from the government. Nee ly's arrest, may result in additional flrrnela liftrn uoii' unnn The papers asking for Neely's extradition left for the United States this afternoon. It is under 1 stood that the Fidelity Deposit company of Maryland is on his bond for $30,000. The announce- i ment of the arrest gave the first public intimation that alleged i frauds had been discovered in the ? pos.al department. Col. Burton "< ha* been investigating lor ten da>.~. and ho found matters in i such a serious condition that he 1 decided to make an immediate personal report on the subject to the Washington authorities. i It n asserted on reliable authority that since july of last yeer f the government has been de frauded monthly of more than $12,000 on stamped paper alone. The culprit of culprits are be f lieved to have received $28,000 and to have accounted for only j $16,000. During the last four months it is said that Neely's shortage in the aggregate has not fallen below $36,000 and that prior to the beginning of this year the average was much high er. For a long time Neely lived extravagantly. Auditors Reeves and Reynolds have been tempo rarily suspended, y Mr. Rathbone, director of ports, set special agents at work invest igating the matter when first it was called to his attention some 1 mi weens ago. i nose agents reported April 23 that the accounts were correct. Defaulter Gives Ball. New York, May 7.?Neeley, who was arrested in Rochester, p N Y , Saturday night while on his way to California and brought back to this city last night, refused to talk, beyond saying: l,I m guess it will come out all right in the end." When taken into custody there was found in his poHscnsion #6.502 in cash and securities and collateral of various natures, possibly the remain der of the $30,000 which he is alleged to have embezzled from the government. Neeley was arraigned today. His bail first fixed for $ 10,000 was later raised to $20,000. This he finally succeeded in securing and was released pending exam in at ion Wednesday. The com plaint which was made by Posti office Inspector King, charges that on April 28 the prisoner lias embezzled at Ilabana $30,000 of the postoffice department's funds and again that on May 3 he had secreted the money and had fled ^ from Cuba. A. (J.Smith, a friend ofNeeley, said that Neeley had been for 15 months in the postal service in ^ . Cuba and during that time he had handled millions of dollars. The shortage in Neeley's accounts, he 'said, was doubtless due to cleri cal errors and that they would he strained out at the proper time. Smith also said that Neeley while in Cuba had been concernnil in uovAral onai<ii1(ilinnu uml that his last enterprise was in the shipment of a cargo of cocoannts. WORKING NIGHT AND DAY The busiest and mightiest little thing that ever was made is Dr. King's New Life Pills. Kvery pill is a sugar-coated globule of health, that changes weakness into strength, listlessness into energy, brain fag into mental power. x They're wonderful in bui'ding up the health. Onl? 26c. per box Sold by Crawford Bros. Drugist. 3 i J' % * 9 ' 4 NBAS LJ Terrible Accident. Florence, May 8 ? A terrible accident occurred here this morning, in which Hampton Timmons, a 15 year old lad, had his head smashed open and his brains scattered over the ground and died a few moments later. Young Timmons was employed by Mr. T. C. Willonghby as a H ri nor Thia mnrnimr win la /I r? 1 \r ing near Oapt.. II. M. Brunson's residence the horse became fright ened and made a dash, turning around and going back to the Willoughby lot at a rapid gait. The young man did all he could to check the speed of the animal, but to no avail. As the horse wheeled from Palmetto street into Railroad avenue the cart tilted to one side and turned bot torn up, throwing young Timmons out head foremOst. Young Tim mon's head struck violent I v against the corner of the cur,stone stake, which jabbed a great hole in his head. The brains of the young fellow wt re scattered iiver the ground and a great quantity of blood flowed from the wound. Assistance oatne quickly and Drs. Covington, McLeod and Gregg were hurriedly sent for by Mr. Willoughby, who in the meantime quietly provided a stretcher and placed him gently upon it. By the lime Dr. Covington arrived, which was only a few moments, life was extinct.? News and Courier. RED HOT FROM THE GUN Was the ball that hit G. B. Steadman of Newark, Mich., in the Civil War. It, cnueed horrible Ulcere that no treatment helped for 20 yearn* Then Bucklen's Arnica Saive cured him. Cures Cute. Bruises, Burns, Boile, Felons. Corns, Skin Eruption*. Beet l'ile cure on earth. 25c. a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Crawford Bore. Druggist. ' 3 No Home Rule for Irel and. London, May 10.? At the annual meeting of the Primrose League today Lord Salisbury declared there was no hope for home rule lor Ireland^ lie said: "We have learned something from the South African war, how a disloyal Government, in spite of warnings, could accumulate <?t iimiiieiils against the most pow orln } nnm Imt u lit o n/1 t lino uaiaii h/\ Villi! VsWI I! /!? 1 I ) HUM ? I I U CI OCI/U1U a teriible advantage. We now know better than we did ten years ago what a risk it would be if we gave a disloyal Government in Ireland the power of accumu lating forces against this conn try.'1 "Hereafter external affairs will occupy a considerably larger place among the problems we have to solve. If we look around we can see the elements and causes of menance and peril slowly accumulating and they may eccumulate to such a point as to require our earnest and most active efforts to repel them. A certain section of foreigners has at the present moment a great prejudice against this country. There can be no security nor con tidence in the feelings or sympathy of other nations except through the efliciency of our own defence and the strength of our right arm. Everywhere the power .1e ~ : : I i 1)1 Ut'lfllCV IS IIirrCHHlUg HIX1 WHO knows but. all these things may be united in one great wave to dash upon our shores?" ' In every case in history the greet maritime power has been paialyzed?killed?by a blow directed at the heart. The British navy, of course, ought to be sufficient. But are we wise in placing all our eggs in one basket? "As to land defence we must induce the people to voluntarily put themselves in a position to defend their homes ami country. The Primrose league can do much to foster the creation of rifle clubs." A resolution was adopted urg ing British subjects to prepare in times of peace to play their part in time of imperial emergency. Wlirn yon ask for Dr. M. A. Simmons Mvor Mfsllolnr. hop that yon kc) It and not some worthlfss Imitation. >TEI^ SEM1-\V INCASTER, 3. C? SAT AN AKTILLEKY DUEL. Hritisli Succeed in CroHwing the Zand River. London, May 10.?Roberts cables that he won the battle on the Zand river and that the Iloers are in lull retreat. Zand River, May 10.?A severe artillery duel is in progress. Forty thousand British have already crossed the river. Both cav airy and mounted infantry are working aiound the Boers' flank. The burghers have begun falling back, in the face of the overwhel ming British force in front and with a flank movement threaten ing them. Gen. Roberts is con ducting the operations in persons. London, May 10.?Gen. Roberts cabled last night as follows: uWelgelengen, May 9.?Role Carew's and Tucker's divisions and Hamilton's column oi heavy naval and garrison artillery, four brigades of art.llery, have crossed the Zand. The enemy is holding a strong position, but we are gradually pushing him back." London, May 10.?Gen. Rob erts, under date of May 9, cables as follows: "Have received most cheery telegram from Baden Powell, dated April 27." Berlin, May 10?A dispatch to the Cologne Gazette from Pretoria says: General Botha inform ed the government that he would resign if it were intended to destroy the Johannesburg mines. He said he had no grievance against private property, but only fight a hostile army. Botha was officially informed that it is notintended to destroy the mines. Landon, May 10.?A Boer wo man has telegraphed President Kruger she was prepared to lead a body of women to defend the independence of the Republic, if he thought i he time for such ac tion had arrived. W. P. Kawl, New Hrookland, S. C., writes: Have used Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Medlc|iu many years, and consider it tho best ltvei medicine mad* I regard it a miracle compared with Zellin's ItcRulator. Electric Power at $15 Per horse Power Instead of Steam. It is the present purpose of the company which is establishing tho big electric power transmission plant on Catawba River, at Neeley's Ferry, to sell power at Fort Mill and Rock Hill at about $lo per horse power per annum. The average cost of horse power developed by steam is above $20, and in some instances runs as high as $40, even in this section, whore fuel is comparatively cheap. The company, however, will want to make long time contracts ;md to that end will offer the power at rates lower than is possible for steam. One result of this new enterprise will be a great saving in the rapidly disappearing fuel supply and the benefit to the country at large will thus be almost as great as to the owners of this plant.?Yorkville Cor. News and Courier. DrrunKftiH-nts of Menstrual Functions produce Miscarriage Simmons Squaw vine wine or 1'alilcitt correct tliu dortMiKcmoniR The Southern baptists. Hot Springs, Ark., May 9,?Almost one thousand delegates to the Southern baptist Convention, which will be iti session here during the next few days, have already arrived. Fourteen Slates are represented in the gathering. Kv I trivprnnr \'url lion ol gia, president of tiie Convention, was at the head of a delegation which arrived from that State, Many other representative men of the South will take part in the proceedings. The Convention proper does not open until Friday morning, but the Baptist Young People's Union heglns work to morrow morning. The Convention will hold three sessions daily until its business is ended. The Bev. Dr. .1 .1 Taylor, of Virginia, or the Iiev Dr. A .1 Barton, ol Arkansas, will preach the forty fifth annual sermon. ENTE rRRKRY. LTRDAY, MAY 18, 190 COTTON SPINNERS MEET. Over <*500,000.000 RrprftMtnlfd at 111.; Charlotte Catherine. Greenville News. Charlotte, N. C., May 10.? Probably the largest assemblage of textile mill representatives ever held in the United States is in session in Charlotte to-day, the occasion being the fourth annual session of the Southern Cotton Spinners asso ? n ? i x_ ? uiiitiun, h iiiuii w?a uniieu io order this morning. Five hundred mill men are in attendance and it is estimated by conservative members that the total capital represented aggregates $500,000,000. President J. H. McAden called the convention to order. Large numbers of new members were elected. Tlieo. C. Search, of Philadelphia, president of the National Manufacturers association, spoken on "foreign markets for American' cotton goods and the way to develop them.'' For Tlllt ENTBitl'kisb. Heath Springs' Sprigs and Local Laconics. Heath Springs, May 10, 1000. We are having an unusually cool spell at present and the cotton that is up looks like it wished it haden't Frank L. Stanton says that it would be a good thing for the country, "If we could catch the Can-er-dates and plow em all awhile, then you'd see de cotton grow and all dem farmers smile." Our little place is to furnish three candidates for the Auditors /m\f\ r\ f u? hi/?l? r??* hauh/^.... ?? u*uvvc v/i?o wi n iiioii auimmiiiucn III your columns this weeks, viz: Capt. L. J.> Perry. Capt. i'erry says he is the tallest man and must necessarily come out at the top. Rev. B. I*. Reid, former pastor preached in the Presbyteriar church on last. Sunday much U ) the delight of his many friends i He also exhibited a map ol Soutl Carolina showing all the Presby terian churches in the State. Mr ! Keid is now evangelist for the Synod of South Carolina and very much enthused over the subject of Home Missions. Mr. E. C. Croxton and sisters Miss May and Mrs. Rankin, visited their brother Rev. l)r A. M. Croxton of Monroe, N. C. last week. Mr. W. B. Twitty, ol Charlotte, is visiting his parents here this week. Miss Annie Tray wick, who has been teaching a music clasR here, will return to her home in Ches ter thiH week. Miss Tray wick i? a ui^iniri uiiiMri.tii niiw nil Hlirau five young lady. Her many warm friends will regret to see hei depart. Mr. S. Neelv Miller, of Colum bia, visited bis parents here lasl week. Rev. K. II. Rasmajain of Con stantinople, a native Armenian gave an illustrated lecture in the Methodist church on A ednesday night. His talk was especiall> enjoyed while his views were simply superb. Mr. J. C. Cureton, of Camden was around shaking hands witl his many friends last Monday. Miss Matilda and brother Join Croxton, of Kershaw, visited Mrs Maybell Croxton this week. h. liOlTlSK. i ( Miss Florence Newman, who has been a great sufferer from miisculfti ' rheumatism, says Chamberlain's Pair Italm is the only remedy that afford v? ;o v...o .. i Iiri iriiri, Alt inn Airniunil in n IIIIM I respected resident of the village o , Gray, N. Y., and makes this statemen for the benefit of others similarly af dieted. This liniment is for sale b] J. F. Mackey A Co. i His Special Favor. I'npa (reaching for the rod) ? 1 "Now, young tnan, I'll attend ft you. What have you to say foi v oursell?" Tommy?-'Let it come, pop i. but. nay, as a special tavor, wlnl* , you're doing it, please don'i f spring that, old %chestuut abom it's hurting you niore'n me.''? Philadelphia Press. lRPRI< o. " /\b$olute1y/ Pure ? No inferior or imp used in Royal for the ing its cost; only the and healthful. Royal Baking Pot peculiar sweetness, 1 noticed in the finest etc., which expert pa: unobtainable by the leavening agent. Alum y< >u w tender your I bakiuj ROYAL BAKING POWOtP CO., 10 In Full Kelrval. y London, May 10, 10-44 p.m. ?The war office has received the following from Lord . Roberts : "Cable cart, Zand , river, May 10, 10:30 p. m.? The enemy are in full retreat. . They occupied a position 20 I miles in length. Ours was I j necessarly longer. With the widely scattered force it will take some time to learn the ] , casualties, but I am hopeful we , have not suffered much. The nn^nU.. 1 1 1 1 trtYiuij iuiu nurw urunery are j i pursuing the Boers by three different roads." i You Will Never be Sorry. ' For doing your level hest. t For your faith in humanity. For being: kind to the poor ( For hearing: before judging. For being candid and frank. For thinking before speaking. For discounting the tale bearer. For being loyal to the preacher. 1 For standing by your principles. 1 For stopping your ea>s to gossip. For asking pardon when in error. 1 For the influence of high motives. ( For,bridling a slandrous tongue. For being generous with an enemy. \ For being square in busine-s deals. For sympai hizing with the oppressed Not His Affair. "John," she said, "bundle up your throat. You can't afford to t rim anv ric he U I tut UtAnltl uao I . leave for me if you were to die ! suddenly." ' } "Well. Julia," he replied, "you 11 ought to he able answer that ' question better than I. You know ! ' youget the pay envelope every i ' Saturday night." Away With Superstition. i "I don't believe in su^ersti , Hons," remarked one of the two men with race badges on their coats. "Neither do 1," answered the ' other. "1 am trying to get away from them. I've noticed lately P that every time I think of a su > perslition 1 have had luck."? * Whashington Star. uemng nack at ner. "For I he lust, time, I ask," h? hissed, "will .von {rive up the notion that you can rente melodramatic poetry?" "Never!" replied the womai, > his wile, pale hut resolute, r Ilis lace grew terihle to hehold. "Then," he cried in a voice ; vibrating with passion, "I shall * assume that 1 can tell Irish din I lect stories!" I Now she jrrovels at his feet, - and implores him to he merciful. , hut. in vain.? Detroit Journal. .u ^ If you have any tiling: to *?11 ii advertise it in JLm/ the Enterprise. Itatcs reasonable. NoTia KM7A&* >ure ingredients are purpose of cheapenmost highly refined >vder imparts that favor and delicacy cake, biscuit, rolls, stry cooks declare is use of <auy other is used in making cheap baking powders. It rant to know the etloct of alum upon the ' linings of the stomach, touch a piece to ongue. You can raise biscuit with alum ; powder, but at what a coat to health I 0 WILLIAM ST., NEW YORK. \DV0CATES REPEAL OF 16TH AMENDMENT liurko r,oekran'a Hold Method or u... i? 1.1? ? uomihk iiucti ( luumuii VIEWS OF REPUBLICAN ORATOR Is Bad Limb on Constitutional Tree. Has Keen Nullified by States and Should be Cut Off. Montgomery, Ala., May 10 ? lion. Bourke Cochran of New Vork tonight scored the best brilliant success of the race con ference in the closing oration. He boldly advocated the repeal >f the Fourteenth amendment to the Federal constitution. He *rgued that it was a bad limb on the tree; that it had been nulli lied by the states; that it had heen lynched, so to speak, by the ? 1 it. - J - I ? hi me moiimi. tie ueciarea ihat the reconciliation ot the , theoretical status of the* negro . jnder the constitution should be reconciliation with this actual datus in the public opinion of he country. He maintained that his repeal was best for the negro is well as for the white man, once both races had to live together, or go down together. Every source of irritation between the two should be removed, ind the Fourteenth amendment was the greatest. Mr. Cockran asserted that the path of the negro to political and ?ocial rights lay through the development. of the unit, the individual, and that the only means was bv industrial education. He lauded the generosity of the south for spending in 35 years its devastation ami out of its pov erty, over $100,000,000 for negro education and pointed out that it was the duty of the Federal got ernment to assist in preparing its wards for the duties of citizenship. lie said that it would he tar more defensible for the coun try to spend ten or 'twenty mill ions a year in helping to uplitt the black men of the south, instead ot one hundred millions in putting down the brown men of the east. His oration was received with great favor from the immense audience. 4 1 C a numner or newspaper men who had heard him before pro norinced this the finest effort he has ever made. The Shoemaker Talks Shop. "Yes," remarked the funny shoemaker, "I'm in favor of woman's lights?also her lefts." "Is that your last joke?" asked the Jeather drummer. "Shoe er," answered the shoe iraker, "and it's awl right at that."?Chicago News.