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♦ YOL. XXI, NO. 25. DARLINGTON, S. C., THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1894, WHOLE NUMBER 1,011. SHILOH IS SELECTED!,. CAST OFF THE COIL. Takc Ur* Oreat National Military Park For the Historic Battle Field. FUTURES IS ALL OF ITS FEATURES. IZZ Yesterday N.w York City a (tooralao In Hln Own IlnutU. Nrw Yohk, June 1#-At 9:40 o'clock last ul(rht a man who is supposed to be 8. J. Otrey of Atlanta, (la., committed suicide in his room at Smith & McNeil's In tbn Senate Branch Tariff More, on Oral Fifty Caffe, of the Free List—Palnt- luff. and Statuary Remain on the Latter. Washington, June 20.—In the ab sence of Speaker Crisp, Representative Bailey was appointed speaker pro tern, yesterday. The house proceeded in committee of the whole, to the further consideration of the anti-option bill. Mr. Coombs, New York, was the first speaker in op position to the bill. Mr. Sibley of Pennsylvania advoca ted the bill. Mr. Sibley spoke nearly three hours, time being granted him by Mr. Alexan der of North Carolina and Pence of Colorado. Mr. Aldrich, republican of Illinois in whose district the Chicago board of trade is located, was the next speaker. He had for a year been a member of the board and spoke from the stand point of experience. He defined trad ing in futures, which the bill sought to restrict If not to annihilate entirely, and asserted that it was not to the benefit of the producer. In the Senate. The fact that there is no further de sire on the part of Mr, Quay to delay progress on the tariff in the senate, was indicated by his making a motion to dispense with the reading of Mon day’s journal. The tariff bill was taken up at 10:30 o’clock, and the free list reached at noon. No action was taken on the paragraph as to when the bill is to take effect, that question being left open. The amendment offered by Senator Jones was agreed to, adding a para graph putting on the free list cattle, horses, sheep, or other domestic ani mals, that have strayed or been driven for pasturage across the border line be tween the United States and Mexica Fifty ParaffrapSas of the Free List. Paragraphs 378 and 370| “green ap ples and dried apples.” was struck ont Paragraph 392, “bacon, hams, beaf, mutton, pork, and meats prepared or preserved,” was struck out. Fifty paragraphs of the free list have been gone over with very little delay or friction, except in the matter of books, and the action of the finance committee on that, as on all other sub jects, has prevailed. Paragraph 57%, paintings and statuary not otherwise provided for was reached. Mr. Allen, populist of Nebraska, moved to substitute for it paragraph 485 of ex isting law, placing a duty of fifteen per cent, on painting and statuary. Con siderable debate followed this proposi tion but when a vote was reached, it was rejected. Yeas, 15; nays 38. So paintings and statuary remain on the free list. Mr. Lodge moved to strike quick sil ver from the free list and after debate the motion was agreed to -yeas 23! nays 20. This was the first instance in which the finance committee met a defeat. Adjourned at 6:25 p. m. On the Battle Field of Shiloh. The house committee on military af fairs yesterday ordered favorably re ported the bill of Mr. Henderson repub lican of Iowa, appropriating #150,000 to enable the Secretary of war to begin the construction of a national military park at the battle field of Shiloh. Speaker Crisp is confined to his hotel with a mild attack of indigestion. Ilia physicians think he will be able to re sume his duties in the house today. afternoon about 3:30, a good looking, well dressed man, with smooth shaven face, entered the hotel and registered as 8. J. Otrey, Atlanta, Ua. He was assigned to a room on the third floor. At 9:40, one of the guests of the hotel heard a pistol shot and at once notified the hotel clerk. An in vestigation led to the finding of the dead body of Otrey lying on the bed in his room. The revolver was on the bed by his side as was also a copy of the book entitled "A Ruling Passion." The police was called and took charge of the case. Among tne dead man's effects were a white straw hat of late pattern with the name of J. L. David A Brothers, Charleston, 8. C„ inside. There was also found In the dead man's grips a new guide book of New York city. On the fly leaf of this book was freshly written the name apparently in the same handwriting as on the hotel reg ister, “8. J. Otrey. Atlanta, Oa., Au gusta. Ua.,” a line having before been drawn throu h the Atlanta, Oa. All the linen in the man's grip was marked “C. VV. McC" which Indicates that the man might have registered under an assumed name. Twenty cents in money was all that was found in the suicides pockets. The dead man had black hair, was of fine physique and the quality of his cloth ing was good. From pieces of legal documents found on the floor of his room it is believed that the man was interested in some suit before the courts of Charleston which had been sent to a referee, SONS OF VETERANS ADJOURN. OtHcers Fleeted and the Selection of the Mext Place of Meeting. Khozvillk, Tenn.. June 18.—The sixth annual encampment of the Sons of veterans. United States of America, came to a brilliant close last night. The encampment was the best the di vision of Alabama and Tennessee has ever had, inasmuch asseveral questions of much importance to the order were taken up, and also the manner of elec tion of officers for th^ ensuing year. The election of ofliccrs was a hotly contested one. The following was the result: Commander, Valentine Uilb, Jr., Birmingham, Ala.; senior vice- MONEY RINGS MEET The Bankers of New York Discuss the Treasury Gold Reserve. SERIOUS VIEWS OF THE SITUATION. The Reserve at the Lowest Point since the Bond Hole The Banka May Coma to the Aealatanee of the tiov- eminent tn the Matter. Nkw York, June 20.—The presidents of the leading banks of New York city met at the Union Trust Company at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon to discuss the question of supplying gold for ex port. The treasury gold reserve has run down to S68,»84.448. the lowest point since the bond sale. The banks have about concluded to come to the assistance of the government in the matter. Among those present were President Williams, of the Chemical; King, of the Union Trust; Wright, of the Park National Bank ; Tappen, of the Calla- tin; Ives, of the Western National; Clarke, of the American Exchange; Carter, of the bank of the Republic; Fahnestock, of the First National; Simmons, of the Fourth National; Ba ker, of the Manhatten ; Cannon, of the Chase National; Sherman, of the bank of Commerce, and Perkins of the bank of America. George C. Williams, president of the Chemical National Bank, presided at the meeting. He took a serious view of the situation. He said that if the gold reserve in the treasury were al lowed to fall too low -to #50,000,000 for instance an alarm might be created which would be followed by serious consequences. He said many manu facturers were carrying on business at a loss, believing it would be cheaper in the end to do so than to shut down and lose trade. The proposition that the banks fur nish gold prd rata to exporters was op posed, and withdrawn. CHANGING THE TACTICS. the democrats of the state can express oommander, J. C. Crumbliss, Kin ston, nheir preferences for United States THE DAY AT YORKVILLE. The South Carolina Canipatffn, With Till man and Butler Leading Figures. Chari.kstox, 8. C,, June 20.—The se cond meeting of the campaign was held at Yorkville yesterday. Speeches were made by the candidates for state offices and by Senator Butler and Gov ernor Tillman. There were tome sharp-shooting between the senatorial candidates but the day passed off with out special incident. There is a mark ed change in the conduct of the people as compared with their conduct in the last two campaigns. There appears to be a general disposition to keep the peace. _ DRAWING THE COLOR LINE. The American Railway L'nlon Votes Against Admitting Negroes. Chicaoo, June 80.—The American Railway Union delegates defeated the proposition to admit negroes to the or ganization yesterday, by a vote of US to 102. . The discussion of the question, which began early Monday continued until yesterday, I’resident Debo meeting de feat in Ilia fight against the establish ment of color line In the new constitu tion of order. Tenn.; junior vice-commander, Harry Reep, Knoxville, Tenn. Past Colonel M. D. Friedman of Birmingham, Ala., was presented with a gold cross for meritorious conduct towards the order, Athens, Tenn., was chosen as the next place for holding the next encamp ment, DINNER TABLE TRAGEDY. An Kflcaped Convict Killed While Dining Before Submitting to an Arrest. Tamva, Fla., June :9.-Tillet Wid- den killed Tom Swain yesterday at the dinner table. Swain was an escaped convict who had hern sentenced for life for murder, and for v. hom a large reward was offered. 5Yhidden met Swain, and, professing friendliness, in vited him to his (Whidden's) house to dinner. Swain accepted and while eat ing YVhidden ordered him to throw up his hands. Swain reached for his gun and YVhidden shot him dead. Mrs. YVhidden and several children ware at the table when the tragedy occurred. YVhidden put Swain's corpse in a buggy and brought it to Tampa. He drove about fifteen miles over a lonely road with the body of his victim reaching Tampa about midnight. THOUSANDS OF CREDITORS. Not a Dollar With Whlrh to Fay MUlloa. of Indebtedn.M. Dexvkb, June l#.—L. C, Ellsworth, the assignee of Humphrey B. Chamber- lain and the Chamberlain Investment company, is quoted by the Republican as saying that he has not a dollar to pay several millions of debts. Mr. Chamberlain's assetts aggregate in face value #2,900,000 and brought #100 at public sale. The investment com pany has about #6,000,000 of shares In mining corporations to offset proved claims of #2,500,000, but these assets, which are to he sold next Monday, are not expected to realize any more than did those of Mr. Chamberlain. A full list of the creditors, who are In all parts of the world, would fill an eight page paper, WORK RESUMED ON MONDAY. Murder In Krntnrky, Mawtili.k, Ky., June 2a —At Cot tager ille, in Lewis county, yesterday afternoon, in a drunken quarrel, Wes ley Osborne, aged forty years, shot and killed Hiram Adams, aged eighteen, and wounded a bystander. Osborne keeps a country drug store. He has skipped for parts unknown Effort* will be made to bring him to justice. Bold Dash For Liberty. Jackson, Miss., June 20.—Yesterday on the Marcella plantation six or eight of the most desperate convicts, headed by Brooks Story, made a dash for lib erty. The guard snapped his gun seve ral tjmes which finally went off, killing (leprge }?all, sentenced for murder. Vausots wi no •in*#. Noblksvillk, Ind., June 19.—The ef fect* of th* oonl strike has reached this otty. The Luke Erie and Western discontinued it* l*e*l freight tr#i#*> Miners In Many of tt»« State* will Accept th« CompromiMe. Pittbbuko, Pa., June 18.—At 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon the miners district convention voted unanimously in favor of resuming work June 18th, and with the same vote ratified the ac tion of the Columbus convention and endorsed the action of the National of ficers. There were present 124 dele gates, representing 20,000 miners. Telegrams from minning towns in Ohio yesterday indicate that the miners are coming to the better of the settle ment agreement AtNelsonvillc, Sand Run, Norkville and Bellalre, they have resolved to accept the settlement and g« to work on Monday. THE OTHER FELLOW. Probable that North Carolina Will Noml. Date her II. 8.. Senator by Primaries. Ralkioii, N. C., June 20.—The demo cratic executive committee is consider ing a proposition, made by Senator Thomas J. Jarvis, who is filling the seat made vacant by the death of Sen ator Vance, under appointment by the Governor, to call primaries whereby senators. Mr. Jarvis announces that he will not be a candidate before the legislature next winter for the two years of the nnexpired term of Sena tor Vance. He will be a candidate for the fnll term of six years to succeed senator Uanson. Senator Ransom, how ever, is anxious to succeed himself and a hot fight is in progress between the friends of the two men. Mr. Jarvis wants the people to say which of the two candidates they prefer, the one re ceiving the most votes at the primaries to have the long term. Senator Ran som is not unalterably opposed to this method of election and it is probable that the convention to be called by the state executive committee will order the primaries. SOUTHERN MARKETS QUIET. Llttl* Variation In Cotton From Frrvlona Prlrr. In the Spot Sales. New Y'ork, June 20.—Sun's cotton re;ortsays cotton advanced 4 points, lost this and declined 1 point; recovered this and advanced 1 to 2 points, closing quiet. Liverpool advanced 2 points, but lost about half of this and closed steady; spot sales 10,01X1 at steady and unchanged prices. Manchester, cloths were dull. New Orleans advanced 2 points. The southern spot markets were generally quiet, steady and with out variation from previous prices. Yesterday's features: It was an irreg ular market within a small compass. There were rains in the region east of the Mississippi river and Liverpool showed unexpected strength. There was no great pressure to sell, and some local covering left prices a shade high er than they were at the close last night. The orop news from the section west of the Mississippi was generally favorable. SUICIDE OF A CONGRESSMAN. Shot tllmarlf lu I hr lleatl—Tb« Act In duced by Fear. WAgHfNOTON.June 18. — Ex-Congreaa- raan Thomas M. Bayne, of i’ennsylva- nia. shot himself through the head this morning and expired instantly. Colonel Bayne retired in his usual health laat night. YVhen he waked yesterday morning he called the ser vant's attention to what he thought was blood on the pillow. It was blood and Bayne said he thongt he had hod a slight hemorrhage from the lunga. He began talking in a rambling man ner of the expected return of his wife this afternoon, and asked if anyone had gone to the train to meet her. The ser vant reminded him that Mrs. Bayn* was not due to return until 2 p. m. He then quieted down, but the servant, becoming uneasy, spoke of it to the other servants when she went down stairs. About 10:16 a shot was heard, and when the attendant reached Bayne's room he was found in bed with a gaping bole through his head, and a large revolver grasped in his right hand. The bullet had plowed its way through from the right temple to the left, death of course being instantaneous. Dr. Sowers was immediately summoned and gave as his opinion that Mr. Bayne became so frightened over the hemorrhage from his lungs that he became demented. PROTECTED BY MARSHALS. The Bridges of the tieorgla Parlflc in Ala bama Under (Government (Guard. Birmingham, June 18. United States deputy marshals are now guarding the bridges of the Georgia Pacific railroad, which property is under the protection of the United States governm -nt. The numlier will lie increased today and if it becomes necessary government troops will be called out. Seven min- eis were arrested today by Detective C. W. Jones, for being implicated In the Horse Creek riot and three bridge burners were arrested by United States deputy marshals. J. L. Douglas, a guard at one of the Kansas City, Memphis A Birmingham bridges, was found yesterday lying beside the railroad with a fractured skull. YYhetber he was attacked by miners or was struck by a train la not known. SOUTHWESTERN RAILROAD. Meeting of the stockholders la Macon, and a Ponelble Guarantee of Dividend. Macon, Ga., June 18.—A meeting of the stockholders of the Southwestern railroad was held here yesterday and communications from Samuel Thomas and R. P. Wilson read, after which a resolution was adopted authorizing di rectors to take the whole matter in charge and make best terms they can with the reorganization committee, the idea being that if the committee is in a position to buy, a trade can be quickly made. It Is stated that there is every Indication that stockholders will get a guarantee of five per cent, dividend on the stock. After the adjournment of the stockholders meeting a secret mcetc ing of directors was held. FLAMES ARE FATAL Two Children Cremated In an At lanta Tenement Blase. DESTRUCTION IN A COLORED DISTRICT. Haudr«d«of People Ruth to the Midnight Fire and Witness ths Agonj of Burn ing Humans Beyond ths Reach of Help. Atlanta, June SO.—In a tenement fire at l o'clock thia morning two small children of Alt Williams, colored, were burned to death. The alarm was sent in at 12:30 from box 81, corner of Au burn and Courtland streets. The blaze started in a colored settlement near and as the small wood buildings were easily inflammable, made rapid progress. The tenements are in close proximity to each other, and a large space was burned. The house of Alf Williams was one of the first burned, and the occupants of the building were asleep. It was impossible to rescue the two children, and they were cremated tn the flumes in the view of hundreds of people. YVilliams is a hard working, respect.t- hie negro and has many aympathizci-- among the white citizens of Atlanta who will aid him in his sad bereave ment. The fire companies were quick to respond, and checked the flames as soon as possible with the disadvantages attached A POLITICAL BLUNDER. Orepkluridge Follower* Now Regret Their Booming of Settle. Frankfort, Ky., June 18.--The con gressional race it duller in this part of the district than it has been at any time since the fight began. The Breck inridge boom, which went up during his recent visit to the district, has com pletely collapsed, and his followers have been listless or disgusted. They now admit that they have made a po litical bluuder in boosting Evan Settle, who, instead of making accessions from the Owens line, has gained nearly all of his strength from the rsnks of the present congressman. The Breckinridge men. however, will not yet admit that their man has lost all hope of victory, but from their move ments it is evident they fear defeat and realize that their greatest hope now is to hold a balance of power and defeat Mr. Owens, who, by his aggressive campaign, has gained the animosity of the Breckinridge forces almost to a man. There is a deni of speculation going on as to the result in the event of a final narrowing doifn of the contest between Settle and Owens, and it is generally conceded that the vote in that event would be pretty close. The Set tle men claim they will fail heir to the entire support of Breckinridge, and that this would be sufficient, with the vote he now has, to give Settle * com fortable majority. +++++-H--H-+-H-++-H-W-++++++++ imnimn!. THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA. WILLIAM HARCOURT TO RETIRE Positively Stated He Will Be Klevated to the Peerage Soon. London, June 20.—The report of the early retirement of Sir William Har- court from the chancellorship of the exchequer and the leadership of the liberal party in the house of commons, Is again revived. It is stated at the close of the present session he will be elevated to the peerage. Several prom inent liberals are mentioned as likely to succeed him. Foremost among them are Home Secretary Asquith, John Morley, chief secretary for Ireland, and Mr. H. Campbell-Bannerman, secretary of state for war. ASHEVILLE BONDS AT PAR, General Machado Whipped th. Insurgaata In.lead of Keing Defeated. Rio dk Janeiro, June 18.—An official denial Is published of the report that General Machado, commander of th* jforernment forces, was recently de feated near the river 1’elotaa by the In surgent troops. It U stated that on the contrary, General Machado routed the insurgent*, who were commanded by General tlumercindo, on the banks of the Pelotas, capturing their artillery and ammunition. Th* national convention of the Su premo Castle, Knight* of th* My*tl* Chain, U lit sett 10 # #1 Frovideneo, K, l> The Bond Selling Committee Accomplished Their Mission. Asheville, N, C., June 20. — A report is current on the street* to the effect that the fending bonds voted by the people of Ashville last month, and which the Mayor and Aldermen Redwood went to New York last week to sell, had been disposed of. This re port is based upon a telegram received from Blair A Co., New York stating that they had purchased #90,000 of Asheville's bonds at par. ~ THE BIRMINGHAM TRAGEDY. Trial of P. G. Hnwmaii, the Hlayer of Young Jcffera, Now Go. Birmingham. Jnne 19.—The prelimi nary trial of Peyton G. Bowman, the Kolb leader, who shot and killed Eu gene Jeffers last week has been set for today before Justice Benners. He has a large array of lawyers to defend him and great interest is manifested in the case. Yestenlay George Glower, proprietor of the Florence hotel, said that he saw young Jeffers draw a pistol on Bow man, and fearing trouble Clower got out of the way nnd did not witness the shooting. Whether or not Jeffers at tempted to shoot Bowman is the dispu ted point FAVORITES CARRY THE DAY. The Alumni Meeting and Annual Ad dress at the Commencement Kxerclses. Athens, Ga., June 20.—Robert Ber ner, of Forsyth, delivered the address before the university alumni yesterday HU speech was pronounced one of the most scholarly ever delivered in the university chai>cL Mr. Berner's theme was the “Character of Southern Civili zation, the Individuality of Her Citi zens and the Conservatism of Her People.” The meeting of the alumni of the university, presided over by President P. W. Mcldrim, of Savannah, was one of the largest, most earnest and satis factory yet held. Professor C. M. Strahn was elected treasurer of the alumni society and a fund was l>egun of |i annually from each alumnus for the purpose of defraying expenses of a reg ular commencement gathering in Athens, at which light refreshments will be served and a sp endid time in dulged iu. Captain W. YV. Thomas, of Athens, president of the Southern Mu tual insurance company, was selected as alumni orator for th* next com- menceruent. The trustees are holding two long sessions daily and are accom plishing much toward the Improvement of the institution. SIR EDWARD MALET RESIGNS. Henry of Navarre Wins his First Racs on the Morris Park Track. Morris Park Rack Track, Jane 18.— A large crowd witnessed some very in teresting sport yesterday. The weath er was perfect, the track fast, and the card, while devoid of stake features, was a very good one. Favorites won four of the six events, while a well backed second choice captured one of the others. South Side, at 8 to 1, w as the only show to wio. Henry of Na varre, who has shown high class and consistent from this season, won his first race. It was the opening event, a six furlong scramble for all ages. The colt has been very unlucky up to today, always getting beaten out ahead or so. TRAGEDY IN CAROLINA. Th. Brltl.li Knibasaador at the Coart off the KaUer Withdraws From Service. Bkkmn, June 2a - It is reported that Sir Edward Malet, British embassador, has sent his resignation to his govern ment in Ixmdon stating as the reason for his wish to retire that it is impossi ble for him to longer successfully rep resent the interests of England at the court of Kaiser, since, owing to recent acts of the British cabinet, the confi dence of the Kmporer has been lost. It is said that the Kaiser, has bitterly reproached the British cabinet for tak ing unfair advantage of his straight forwardness in dealing with England and also accused Sir Edward Malet with having countenanced the English cabi nets duplicity. Sir Edward Malet, it Is asserted, protested to the Kaiser against the accusation, declaring that he was as much surprised as the Kaiser. The emporer, then according to report, informed Sir Edward that England oould thank herself if henceforth he should reserve the friendly policy of Germany and return to Prince Bis- marcks distrust of everything English. IS IRELAND A CARDINAL? HIS SKULL FRACTURED. Prlu Tommy Sillier Fatally Injured in Fight at Canton, Ohio. Canton, O., June 18.—Tommy Miller, who had a finish fight with Jimmy Car ney, near Meyer’s lake, is in a orecari- ous condition at the Casino hotel at the Lake. When he w .8 knocked out he fell on the back of his head and his skull was fractured. All participants and spectators will likely be arrested. THE WEEK’S f'EWS CONDENSED. A customer who dropped a silver d illar on the floor re marked as it rolled away: “A dollar goes a long way in this store ” vt. 'i' * _'k. 'P The Labor Elaetoral Amocisuob. London, Jnne 20.--A congress of la bor electoral associations wgs held »t Bradford yesterday, at which eighty delegates were present. The chairman Announced the expectation of the labor i8«octations to add thirty representa- tiTes of labor to th* membership of the house of commons at the coming elec tion. Th* oongres* voted in favor of abolishing the house of lord#. On« Brother Shoots Another Down nnd Is Promptly Arrested nnd Jailed. Rai.kiqh, N. C., June 18.—At Cedar- hurst Tom and Frank Simmons, broth ers, between whom an unkind feeling has existed for some time, quarreled, Frank seized a gun and shot his broth* er dead. The men are white. Frank was thirty year old and hia slayer thirty-four. The murderer was prompt ly arrested and is in the Jacksonville jail. Gets Ten cay# Fur Jlau.iausut.r. Inverness, Fla., June 2i>.—In the circuit court Frank Green indicted for the murder of Rubers Mays, was found guilty of manslaughter. Judge Hooker sentenced Green to ten days in the county jail. It is the lightest sentence for the crime on record. Electric Line Under the Hammer. Memphis. Jnne 18.—The Memphis and Raleigh Springs railroad, an elec tric line, running between Memphis end Raleigh Spring*, a distance of elev en miles wag sold under the hammei yesterday to satisfy creditors It was knocked down at ttn'.dlte. Promls.at T*ang Pastor Dead. New Obi.eaks. Jnne 19.—Rev. Joe W. Collett, pastor of the Methodist Epia- poeal church at Hammond, and Profes sor of Natural Science in the New Or leans University, died yesterday, aged Myeara. Rumor la Catholic Circles of the Elevation of the Archbishop. Minneapolis. Minn., June 20. -There ii an interesting rumor in circulation in Catholic circles to the effect that Archbishop Ireland has been made a cardinal. Archbishop Ireland left for New York yesterday and it is said his mission is in this connection. It is known that * secret consistory was held in Rome yesterday to announce the names of the coming cardinals, and well Informed clergy believe that Ire land has received notice of his eleva tion. The announcement is made on good authority, that Rev. Charles Koe- bert, of 8L Paul, is to receive the ap pointment to the bishopric of St Cloud, rendered vacant by the elevation of Rev. Father Zardetti as archbishop of Roumania. it Opening th* Pent Ball Hra.nn. New York, June 20.—The American League of professional foot-ball clubs was formally organized at * meeting held in this city yesterday. The cham- tonship season will begin on October 1st and end on January 1st. The players will report to their respective clubs on September 15th, and two u eeks will be given oyer to preliminary work and practice games up to the opening of the regular season. Women.*C ohveinion Aojoaraea. Atlanta, June 18.—The woman’s foreign mission convention adjourned yesterday after ■ weeks session, to meet next year in Knoxville, Mrs. Haynes of Baltiippre, declined re-elec tion et president she having served fif teen years. The following officers were elected; president Mrs. M. D. YVlghtraan, of Charleston, 8. C.; vice president Miss M. L. Gibson, of Kansas City; foreign secretary, Mrs. D. A. Mc- Gavock, Nashville. Wilminbtos. N. u, June 20.—me democratic exeentive committee of the third congressional district, has called a convention to nominate a candidate for congress to b« held at Dunn, Jolv 19 th. The Fraser River is falling very rap idly. There are 40,000 Seventh Day Adven tists in YVisconsin. Frye's “army,” 300 strong, has reach ed Cumberland, Md. The Missouri River at Omaha, Neb. is near the danger line. The De Panw University School of Law has been abolished. The report of the failure of the Pu eblo Journal is not true. Kelly's commonweal “navy," now in Indiana, numbers ’.,133 men. Large schools of menhaden are re ported near Gloucester, Mass. Rich deposits of geld are said to have been found near Bluff City, Colo. Coxeyites tried to board a passenger train at Steele, N. D., but failed. Mar 29— Twenty two Coxeyites were arrested at Fairfield 111., for train stealing. The Independent stale convention of South Dakota is in session at Mitchell. Peter Cheney, the Chicago counter feiter, lias been arrested at Tahlequah, LT. Only three jurors are now needed to complete tlie “Hat” Shea jury at Troy. A saw mill engine near Laclede, Mo., expUslcd, killing two men and injuring a third. YV. F. McCoy, Q. C., bnsciected Grand Master of tlie Masonic body in Nova Scotia. Clinton Osborn, a popular politician of Halton, Kan., shot and killed Clias. U. I lambic. The congress of t e National Press Association is in session In St. Paul, Minnesota. A seizure of #5,000 wortli of unlicens ed liquor was mad* from one dealer In Boston Thursday. Vice-President Stevenson and party will go to Cape May, N. J., next Friday for a week's visit. General Aubrey's industrial army 1* deserting at Columbus, Ohio, because he enlisted tramps The National Linseed Oil Company has won its suit in the United States court to issue bonds H. F. Wilkie, the absconding Justice of the Peace, of Elwood, Iml., is in cus tody at Columbus, Miss. South Norwalk, Conn., wants the monitor Miantonmoh to aid iu its 24th. anniversary celebration. Seattle and western Washington have been without eastern mail for two weeks on account of floods. The Winnebago Indians had a rain dance near the Black river falls (Wis. reservation Saturday night. Prof. Goodell, of Yale, ha* accepted the professorship of Greek in the America! school at Athens The Pike's Peak Cog road at Colora do Springs ran its first train of the sea son to the summit Thursday. The annual conference of the United Norwegian Lutherun Church of Ameri ca is in ae-siou in St. Paul, Minn. Mrs. Jnlia Josephine Irvine, a grad ate of Cornell, has been appointed sa ting president of Wellesley College. The thirty-ninth annuel convention of the Pennsylvania organization of the Ancient order of Hibernians ia in session in Pittsburg. An official investigation of tbe col lision on the New England road near Stillwater, R, I., fixes the blame on the Stillwater operator. The directors of the Bell Telephone Company declared at Boston the regu lar quarterly dividend of 3 per cent No extra dividend was declared. The first through party of passengers from the East since the flood began, ar rived at Seattle, Wash., Wednesday, i fifteen days on th* way from Chicago, , Illinois. 1 General rain fell over northern Min nesota and North and South Dakota. Grain had begun to suffer seriously from the thre* weak’* drought and ia- THIS * IS THE GENERAL VERDICT. Our Goods are Standard Values, Prices Correct, Respectfully, Nmt & Co. +++++++++++++-5-W-++++++++++ MRS. M. J. BYRD wishes to inform her friends and the Public Generally that she is SELLING OUT AT COST” her entire stock of 1L11E!, PiUC! H, il MIlS. Mch 22 to Jul 1. Darlington Lodge No. 7, Knights of Pythl as, meets on 1st and 3rd Tuksday Evenings in each month, at Castle Hall, Florence street, opposite Broad. Visit ing brothers fraternally The Darlington Building and Loan Association. T HE Regular Monthly Meeting of this Association will be held at the office ol E. Keith Dargan, Esq., next Monday night, 25th inst., at 7.30 o’clock. Due* received by undersigned at his office until 6 o’clock p. m., and at the meeting. CHA8. K. ROGERS, Secy, and Treas. To Lovers of Music: ( '1ALL on O. N. Spinks, at Darling- J ton Shoe Store, and inspect line of musical goods, such as strings and trimmings for the violin, guitar, banjo and autoharp. Just received and will continue to receive monthly from Oliver Ditson Co., of New York, all of the latest songs; also latest pub- j lications in sacred music. Aplli—2m W.B. McGIRM.D.S.,4 Offer* his professional am vice* t* the people of Darlington and vieinifiy. Office over the (tore of Edwards,# v meat * Oo. Jan