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♦ VOL. XXI, NO. 44. DARLINGTON, S. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1894. WHOLE NUMBER 1,030. OLNEY GIVES OPINIOS Attorney General on the South Carolina Dispensary Isssue. CAN BE PAID ONLY BY DISTILLER. IneffMtlTe and Inoperative aa Agalnat Dla- tltlad Ltquora Held In a In I tad Stataa Bonded Warehonae I'nder the CoUector*a ControL Waihinoton, October 39.—Attoney General Olney yesterday sent to Secre tary Carlisle the following communica tion: "I have the honor to acknowledge your letter of the 18th Inst., enclosing copies of letter of Governor Tillman, of South Carolina, to the commission of internal revenue and of the letter of commis sion of internal revenue to yourself and concluding as follows: ‘I have heretofore, the honor to requst that you furnish this department with an opinion as to the course which should be taken by the office of interlal reve nue in the event that the state officers of South Carolina seize spirits in the bonded warehouses in that state.’ To the Question of Law. “If the request thus framed is to be literally construed, it is out of my power to comply with it. The course to be pursued by your department, in the event specified, may invole matters iof fact of which I have no knowledge and considerations of expediency upon which I could liot pass judgment I as sume, however, that which is meant to be inquired about is a question of law arising or sure to arise in the adminis tration of your department and which may be thus stated—if the officers of the state of South Carolina undertake to enter a United States bonded ware house and do not seize distilled liquors therein under the dispensary law of 1898, simultaneously tendering to the collector of internal revenue any tax lawfully due on such liquors, is such ac tion to be acquiesced in as not in con flict with any laws or rights of the United States. “1. The legal status of distilled liquors in a bonded warehouse of the United States and under the control of the collector of internal revenue is definitely stated and settled by section 924 of the revised statutes of the U nited States, which declare that ‘all property taken or detained by any officer or other person under authority of any revenue law of the United State shall be irrepleviable and shall be deemed to be in the custody of the law and sub ject only to the orders and decrees of ;the courts of the United States having jurisdiction thereof.’ Can Be Paid Only By Distiller. 3. “It need not be held, as has been suggested, and perhaps might well be, that since the tariff act of August 28, 1894. the taxes due on distilled liquors in a United States bonded warehouse can be paid only by the distiller. Whether that be so or not, a tender of such taxes by a sheriff or other like state officer is necessarily ineffectual as against the statute above quoted, since it is beyond the power of an in ternal revenue collector to accept it, and thus nullify the provisions and de feat the poilicy of a statute which aims to absolutely exempt such liquors from the operation of the process of a state court. Such tender, which, for the reason stated, the collector is incom petent to accept, must be also ineffect ual because no officer of South Carolina has been given the right or power to make it—the legislation of South Car olina not authorized any such tender, mor providing any fund which can be used for that purpose. “The result is that the provisions of the South Carolina dispensary law of 1898 must be regarded as Ineffective and inoperative as against distilled liquors held in a United States bonded warehouse uhder the control of the collector of internal revenue. Richard Oi.sky. Attorney General.” Governor Tillman says the opinion of Attorney General Olney was nothing more than he expected. That is all he has to say. NO ARRESTS YET MADE. Mors of ths Tenneiwee Band of “Hiss Beards” Found Wounded. Kxoxvii.lk, Tenn., October SO.—The sheriff of Sevier county has made no arrests of white-caps or “blue- Ibeards” connected with the pitched ‘battle fought there Thursday night. 'Mel Llewellen, a member of one of the gangs, has been found fatally wounded 'and will die. Others are seriously in jured, as forty shots were fired. In a ;fight yesterday another, name un known, was shot. BISHOP PHILLIPS BROOKS. Broaso Statu* In th* Church of th* Incarnation. Nkw York, October 80.—The bronze memorial to the memory of the late Bishop Brooks, which is to be placed in :the Church of the Incarnation, Madison avenue, of which the bishop’s brother is rector, is to be executed by Mr. W. Clark Noble, who has also in hand a memorial of the Bishop to be placed in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Phila delphia. N*w York SoelaUst-Lahor Forty. Nkw York, October 81.—The ratifi cation meeting of the Socialist labor party was held last night on Union square, which was packed with 10,000 persona, the majority of them members of east side labor organizations. C. H. Matchell, Socialist-labor candidate for governor, spoke. McKinley's Record la Seventeen Hear*. Chicago, October 81.—In the seven teen hours between 6 o’clock yesterday morning and 11 o'clock last night, when he left to bring the republican cam- nulgn in Pennsylvania and Ohio to a final Governor McKinley had ad dressed seventeen eudienoee and faced ■"t 1«M than 110.099 BRIGHTEST IN THE SOUTH. Commerulal Kovtewa Accor* to DlxU th« l.ea<i in All Lines of Trade. New York, October 27.—BradstreeU saya: Merchants interviewed in vari ous portions of the country report in some instances the condition of busi ness as not having realized anticipa tions, and at other points that the re cent bright outlook for trade Is modi fied. Such advices are based in part on the practical conclusion of the fall trade and always on the demand for holiday goods Among southern cities Charleston, Chattanooga and Savannah trade is less encouraging, while at Memphis, Augusta, Birmingham and Jacksonville no new features have been developed within the week. Sales, however, have improved in some lines in Atlanta. At New Orleans the volume of tales have improved very slightly, the lower price of cotton, sharp revi sion of credits and hand-to-mouth pur- chaaea being specified as causes Dun's Tribute t* the South. Dun Si Co’s, weekly review of trade says: Engrossing political excitement in many of the states cause a natural slackening in some kinds of business. But on the whole, business indications are rather more favorable than they were a week ago There is a more hopeful spirit which prompts greater activity. On the other hand, the re cord of past transactions somewhat less favorable than of late. It is interest ing, that, in spite of the low price of the principal southern crop, manufac turers and wholesale dealers report rather more improvement in trade with the south than with any other section. HOW AND WHY CAPRIVI FELL. Accounts of the Kaiser's Conduct In Bend- Inr Him After Blsmerck. Berlir, October 30.—The unexpected resignation of Chancellor von Caprivi and Count zu Eulenburg has created a greater public sensation than any event since the retirement of Prince Bismarck. All of the newspapers pay high tribute to the personal qualities of the retiring chancellor, but none attempts any ex planation of the causes of his resigna tion. The Voasische Zeitung expresses fear that there is more now at stake than merely anti-socialist measures. The Tsgeblatt says the friends and op ponents of Caprivi and Eulenburg are tqually astonished. The Colognr Oa- lette learns that the chancellor declar- l l on October 23 that he regarded fur ther colaboration with Count Eulen burg as hopeless. Since the Emperor expressed the fullest confidence in Caprivi, Count Eulenburg tendered his resignation. Thereupon the Emperor demanded the resignation of both. DEATH OF JUDGE BROOKS. Alabama's Ablest Lawyer Dies Suddeuly of Heart Failure. Birmingham, Ala., October27.- Judge William McLinn Brooks, one of the ablest lawyers in Alabama, died sud denly of heart failure at his home on South Highlands while at sujiper last night. He had only a few days ago passed the 80th mile-stone and express- the felling that he would weather many more winters ere the end would oome. He was president of the con vention that withdrew Alabama fiom the Union, at which convention such men as John T. Morgan, William L. Yancey and John Cockran were as sembled. He was also a delegate to the Charleston convention in '00. He was s native of South Carolina. Foi over half a century he has been a lead ing and successful lawyer. casimir-pebTer LOSES FAVOR. The Fault Found With the President k That lie Is Cold end Haughty Paris, October SI.—In politics here the decadence of President Casimir- Perier’s popu'arity is the most signifi cant incident. Almost the whole Pari sian press seems to be in a conspiracy to abuse him. About the only voice raised in his behalf is that of Blowitz. through the London Times, which gives its correspondent's letter the prominence of a large type and an ee- pecial position. The principal fanll found with the president is that he is cold and haughty and loves display He is severely blamed for driving in a state carriage with a military escort to the Longchamps races GERMANY STRIKES BACK. Prohibits the Importation of American Live Cattle and Fresh Beef. Washington, October 81.—The Ger man ambassador has informed the sec -etary of state Germany will prohibit the importation of beef and cattle from this country on the ground that cattle imported from this country have been found to be Infected by Texas fever. While this Is the ostensible ground, there is little doubt that Germany is seeking to retaliate for the imposition by the tariff law of a discriminating duty upon German beet sugar. COMES SOUTH FOR HEALTH. FOREST FIRES RAGE Travel With Almost Liffhtnlnff* Like Rapidity. FIRE LASHED ON BY A FURIOUS WIND The Flame*. So Far, Her* Traversed Stretch of reentry Over Two Hun dred Mile* In Length end Sev enty Mile* Wide. •lattice Jackson, of the rolled State* Su preme Court, Visits Georgia. Thomasvii.lk, Ga., October 27.—Jus tice Jackson, of the United States su preme court, arrived here yesterday with his family and servants from Washington. He came In a private car of the Southern railway. Justice Jsckson has been in bad health for some months, and after having visited other portions of the United States he comes to this city to test the merits of onr mild climate. Speaks First at ScnmaciHOy. Albany. N. Y., October »0.—Gover nor Flower set out yesterday upon his six days of political campaigning through the state. His first stop on the way westward to Buffalo was at Scben&ctadv. Five ef the Cook Gang Ceptored. Mcscogkb. I. T.. October Sl.-Charles Beck, with twenty Indian deputy sheriffs, yeaterday captured five of the Cook gang of outlaws. It is believed tha remaining outlaws will aoou ba un der arraat. Omaha, Neb., October 27. The prai rie fires that are now raging in the northwestern part of the state, lashed on by a furious wind, are traveling with almost lightning-like rapidity and consuming everything In their track. Thursday night the blaze was driven through the central portion of Sheridan and Cherry counties and in their track were the big Osborne and Spade ranch es and a number of smaller ones. Yes terday morning not a vestige of these ranches remains except the bare and scorched ground. Late yesterday afternoon the fire Is reported to have reached Pullman and the whole country in that neighbor hood is a raging furnace. It is not known whether any lives are lost or not but thousands of head of cattle have perished. People in the track of the fire fleeing for their lives, leaving all their property to the mercy of the flames. At Homingford, John Bliss, one of the men badly burned while fighting the demon, is reported as dead and oth ers of the victims dying. So far as can be learned, the flames have not jumped the Freemont, Elk- horn and Missouri Valley Black Hills tracks, but it is feared that they may at any time. Little or any damage has been done as yet to railroad prop erty on this line. The Burlington, rail road as yet reports no damage. The blaze is supposed to have been set by a drunken man near Mullin but that is not authentic. So far the flames have traversed a stretch of country over 200 miles in length and seventy miles wide. The last report Is from Mecla, where considerable damage was done. At this place the windfturned south, dri- ving the flames to an as yet nnvisited country. IS FOREIGN TIN INFERIOR? Hew the New TarllT Now Fore** Its Dee In This Country. Milwaikke, Wiv. October 80.—The cargo of 600,000 pounds of Welsh tin re ported to be on the way from Balti more to this city is consigned to the Kieckhefer company. Ferdinand Kieck- hefer, spsaking of the matter yoaterdy, said: “We do not like to purchase tin abroad, as the grade is inferior to what was made in this country, but we could not help ourselves. All the American mills have shut down. The tariff has been reduced until the manufacturers could not stand the competition, and they had to close or go Into bankruptcy The importation of plate has largely increased, as a matter of course. All the manufacturers are in the same po sition we are. We are getting plate a little chen ner, but we cannot make any more money.” ALL OPPOSITION WITHDRAWN. The Seaboard's Alliance With the Peaa- sylvenle Successful. Nkw York. October 81.—There is a strong possibility that the opposition waged by the Atlantic Coast Line and Southern against the granting by the Pennsylvania of a through car connec tion out of this city to the Seaboard Air Line will soon be withdrawn. Since this road secured an entrance into Atlanta it has striven to effect an alliance with the Pennsylvania, with poor success. It is said now on excel lent authority that the Pennsylvania is preparing to grant its request, and that the desired service will be forthcoming by January 1 next. THE REFOR^I PARTY ELEMENT. The Supporters of Everett P.Wheeler Hold Their Klrpt Meeting In New York City. Nkw York. October 30.—The demo cratic party reform organization which heads its state ticket with Everett P. Wheeler for governor, held a mass meeting last night at Cooper Union. The big hall was crowded. It was the first meeting that the supporters of Mr. Wheeler for the governorship had held In New York city and tha enthusiasm of the audience was unbounded. The chairman of the meeting was the lion. Charles 8. Fairchild. The speakers were Fairchild, Carl Schurz, Everett P. Wheeler, Wheeler N. Peckham and others. The Terminus of the Hultlmore and Ohio. Baltimore, October 81.—The Balti more and Ohio has decided to make Cumberland. Md., the terminus of three of its divisions, which have here tofore had termini at Martinsburg, Va,, Keyser, W. Va., and Cumberland. A mammoth roundhouse will be built, as well as a repair shop, and the city of Cumberland has donated 1150,000 to ward the work WAGED BY CATHOLIC WOMEN. New Phase of the Female War Against the Tammany Caudldates. Nkw York, October SO.—A delegation of Catholic women of the eastern half of the twelfth congressional district called apon the headquarters of one of the anti-Tammany associations this morning for tracta, anti-Tammany lit- eraturt and speaker*. They are form ing an organisation, and will begin meetings next Tuesday afternoon. They are strongly in favor of Mr. Goff for recorder, and are equally opposed to Recorder 8myth. The secretary of the delegation said of It: “We are taking this action not as citizens, but as Catholics, and wo men of Irish birth as a practical pro test against unscrupulous Tammany men who have been declaring that the Women’s league is an A. P. A. organi zation, and that all good Irish Catholics belonged to Tammany. This is an In sult to us women on the one side and our church on the other. Moat of us come from the tame county in Ireland where Mr. Goff was horn, and we know of him and of his family for a longtime, and know he is the right kind of a man for the place. We don’t know where Nmyth comes from and we don’t .want to. If there are more like him in that place they hail better stay there and not come to New York”. ENGAGE IN PITCHED BATTLE. White rapper* Fight Each Other In Se vier County. Tennessee. Knoxville, Tenn., October 27.—For two years there has existed in Sevier county a large organization of white- •caps. They have committed many out rages ou defenseless citizens and espe cially women and colored people. Some weeks ago another gang was organized in opposition which is known as ‘'Blue Bills.” Last night a laxly of whitecaps started out to do a man who lives five miles from Sevierville. It happened that this man was a ’'Klne Bill” and he hastily summoned his gang together. About twenty of them secreted them selves in a dense thicket of laurel. Shortly before midnight they heard the approach of the whitecaps. As they approached the thicket the “Blue Bills” opened fire with Winchesters and a pitched battle raged for several min utes. Two whitecaps, Laban Latham and John Kibble, were killed and sev eral others injured. The‘'Blue Bills” lost one man. Klithanan Allen, a farm er. Two or three others of their clique were badly wounded. AUDITOR PORTER A DEFAULTER. The Facts Brought Oat After Ills Death In Cincinnati* Springfield, 111., October 81.—The auditor yesterday concluded the exam ination of the affairs of the Normal park loan association of which the late F. W. Porter was secretary. Porter also having been the auditor of the Koek Island railroad. The examination de veloped the fact that Porter was a de faulter to the sum of 828,000. This de falcation was admitted by Porter in a letter to the inspector employed by the auditor to make the examination, writ ten the day before his sudden death at the Grand bote), in Cincinnati. The facts in the case have been sup pressed until now, owing to a belief on the part of the managers of the associa tion that the friends and relatives of Porter would make good to the associa tion the amount of his defalcation rath er than have the facts become public. Negotiations in this direction, having failed, however, it la deemed by the auditor only proper that the public should be in possession of the facts. The defalcation will not affect the sol vency of the association. THE TRAGEDY /uf^BTflMINGHAM. Pro ailment Hudarae Men Fight With Fatal Keeelt* to All. Birmingham, Ala., October 80.—At York station on the Queen and Crescent about ninety miles south of here, 8. A. Camsron. a prominent cotton buyer and compresaman, and E. F. Allison a wealthy lumber merchant, quarrelled over a business transaction yesterday and blows followed. Town Marshal J. W. Thompson tried to stop the fight, when the pistol of one of the combat ants was discharged. The bullet pierced his heart, killing him instantly. Several more shots were fired, Cameron receiving a wound in the body and Allison getting a bullet in the groin. It is thought both will die. MORGANFIELD MAKES FIGHT. t'lmlma That Money Taken From Him Cam Not be ISentlfled. Cincinnati, O., October 31.-Charles Morgnnfleld, the alleged train robber, is making a fight against the Adams ex-press company to recover the money taken from him at the time he was ar rested. It is claimed that the express company cannot identify the money as ever having belonged to them. Mor gan field's attorneys say they are armed with abundant proof that their client was not engaged In the robbery. The case will come up today in Judge Moore's court. FEARSOFARACEWAR Th* New Orleans Strike Assumes a Serious Phass. THE GOVERNOR ARRIVES ON THE SCENE He Hold* a Long Conference With the Di rector! of the Cotton Kirhange lt la Expected lie Will Order Dot the Mlittle. Tenneeeee White Capper* Sentenced. Memphis, Tenn., October 27.—Henry Billings, Jack Billings, Spruce Billings and James Street, members of a gang of whltecappers, who have committed many outrages In Tipton county, were found guilty at Covington, Tenn., yes terday and given terms in the peniten tiary. flooma tno Charleston. 8. C., October 81.—Bur glars last night entered the store ef J. Franl^Pate, in Sumter, and robbed the safe of 81,600 in cash. No clue. Thought to be the same gang that operated in Marion, Bennetts villa and Florence. t aruai* v* ul Net'speak. Washington, October Sb—It Is offi cially announced that Secretary Carlisle will not make any speeches in New York state or any other state (luring the cending campaign. New Whtahey Treat Formed. Nkw York, October 27.—Papers were ! filed in the secretary of state's office at Trenton yesterday which indicate-the formation of a new whiskey-trust. The ; papers comprise the articles of incorpo ration of a concern to be known as the Great White Spirit company, with a paid up capital of 86,000,000 to 87,000,- 000. Im-reuse In the (laid Keeerre. Washington, October 27.—The cash balance in the treasury at the close of business yesterday was 8112,711,481; gold reserve, 80M40.689. The increase In gold reserve was about 860p.000, and during the last three days 81,924,884. Open Oatubiln? on Morton nnd Mill. New York. October 80.—Two wagprt of 81,000 to 8400 each on Morton against Hill were made on the stock exchange today, and there was any quantity of republican money at nearly the asm* New Orleans, October 90.— The strike situation in this city has assumed a serious phase, and a race war is threatened. Yesterday afternoon there was a good deal of excitement on the levee between Jackson and Sixth streets, the scene of Saturday’s riot, caused byt he report that a force of armed negroes was en route to the scene to avenge the action of the mob Saturday. In a moment every place of business In the locality was closed and work was suspended. Women and chil dren ran into their houses for safety, expecting at any moment to hear the reports of shooting. Chief of Police Caster sent a large force to the scene of the alleged trouble. The moment the ecrewmen of the shipe heard the report, they swarmed out flourish ing their revolvers and rifles, but they could not find the enemy. Last night the men congregated in the neighbor hood and the report is that both the negroes and whites are preparing for a fight today. The Governor on the 8c.De, The governor arrived last night and held a long conference with the direc tors of the ootton exchange. It is ex pected that he will order out the militia To further complicate the situation, the white longshoremen struck against working with negroes. Charles Stod dard and company intend to load their ships today with negroes and this la expected to bring about a riot. John Williams, a colored screwman was shot and mortally wounded yea terday afternoon by Michael Birl at Madison and Decatur streets. Biri is a seed merchant and Is now at large. The men were heard to speak in a loud tone and Blri acted aa if he was trying to bulldoze the negro. MUCH COTTON DAMAGED. Fir* Hreaks Out Id the shippers' Compress In Americas, Georgia. Amkhiovs, Ga., October 27.—Fire broke out yesterday afternoon among the cotton at the shippers' compress In the Savannah, Americas and Montgom ery railroad yards, which resulted In the partial burning of 120 bales of cot ton before the fire department got the the fire under control. The cotton was damaged about half Its value. But for the efficient service of the fir* depart ment a heavy loss would have resulted, as over a thousand bales were exposed, besides the compress and warehouse, and the warehouse and stock of the Americas grocery company adjoined. ANTI-OPTION CONVENTION. Gev. Stone, el Mississippi, Asks That Dele gate* be Appointed From states. Jackson, Miss., October 37.—Gover nor Stone yesterday addressed a letter to the governors of th« ootton and gralh growing states asking them to appoint two delegates from each con gressional district and five from the state at large to the anti-option con vention to be held at Vlcksbnrg No vember 20th. The governors, senators and congressmen from the several states are also extended a cordial invi tation to attend. ALABAMA’S NEXT GOVERNOR. Ceteqal Oates Leaves for V’.lhlngton to Olee* Dp His Affairs at That PUoa. MoffTGOKKKY, Ala., October 37.— Governor-elect Oates made his last apeeeh in the campaign at Ozark today, tonight he will leave for Washington, where he will spend two weeks closing np all of hia affairs there and where be will have hit throat treated for the troublesome cough with which he haa recently become afflicted. He will re turn to Montgomery before the assem bling of the legislature. To Min* Coal In Kaataekjr. Trenton, N. J., October 81.—Articlee of incorporation of the International development company, with an author ize.! capital of 88,000,000, only 82,000 of which is paid np, were filed yesterday with the secretary of state. Th# com pany is formed principally to own, ope rate and lease coal mines in Kentucky. Hew Tin Flat* Corporation. Cleveland, O., October 91.—H. P. Melntosh, J. A. Matthews, A. B. Foster, James Patou, Francis Wldlar, E. W. Moore and M. C. Brewer have incorpor ated the Crescent, Sheet and Tin Plate company, with a capital stock of 8260,- 000. They hare purchased seven acres of land in the aontbe-m part of the city. The Appointment Meet* with Fever. Rohe, October 81.—The appointment of the Prineffof Hohenlohe to be Ger man chancellor and Prussian premier has made a good impression on Italian politicians. HU brother, Prince Gus tav Adolph of Hohenlohe, Cardinal Priest, has received numerous messages of congratulation. Favorable Reports Coarel-eiaz (as ameer. Simla, October 27.—Advices from Cabal, under date of October 20 state the Ameer was able at that time te transact bus!neat, Inetead of being a dead man. The Ties* Fee Their Trial Eat. Mehpiiiz, Tenn. October 27.—The trial of the members of the mob whe lynched six negroes near Millington, Tenn., August 91, has baea set for Oc tober 29. ST. Loris, Ma, October 81.—Land- berg’e variety theatre, on the corner of Chestnut and 14th street*, was de stroyed by fire yesterday morning. New Yore. October 97.—For the third week of October the Southern railway earned 9411,350, an incroase of 881,909. PROTECT THE COTTON RAISER. CommUsloner I.nn« iBBtaes * Letter to the Governors of Cotton Producing Mtutee. Montoomert, Ala.. October 27.—Hon. Hector D. Lane, commissioner of agri culture of Alabama, has tent a letter reading as follows to each of the gov ernors of the cotton producing states : "Dear Sir—In view of the great de pression in cotton values, caused In a great degree by the manlpulatian of the market and fictitious reports, and the consequent injustice and hardship inflicted upon an already impoverished people, I respectfully invoke the assis tance of your excellency and request that you appoint of the representative farmers of your state a delegation to attend a meeting of cotton raisers from all the cotton states, to be held in the city of Montgomery on Tuesday, No vember 19, 1894, to consider the situa tion and take some action looking to the protection of the cotton raiser from illegitimate causes. Hoping to have your kind co-operation in this matter of public distress, I remain most re spectfully yours, Hector D. Lane, “Commissioner of Agriculture.” TENDER GREETING TO HILL. No Need of A Cotton Trust! M ONEY can be bad on cotton! On reasonable terms from the un- gned who is prepared to make advances on Cotton and furnish Stor age for the same at reasonable rates to any person desiring to hold Cotton. Write for terms to G. W. EGAN, Warehouseman, Acccmuodation Wharf, Charleston, S. 0. Fear Thousand Fsople Throng the Greet Halt to Eitend a Welcome. Albany, N. Y., October 90,—A masa- mrrting. the proportion of which has never been paralleled in Albany was the result last night of the fusion of the two branches of the democracy to Under a greeting to Senator Hill, who is now a resident of this eity. At least 4,000 people thronged th* great hall and as many more listened to speakers who were on the outside and unable to get an admission. A noticeable fea ture of the affair was the presence, on the stage as a co-speaker with Senator Hill, of Congressman Charles Tracey, who Is looked upon as a personal repi c sentattve of President Cleveland. At least 1.500 men took part In the escort of Senator Hill to the hall, among whom was a body of grand army men and two labor organizations. In the boxes at the hall were such Cleveland adherents as Judge Herrick, collector of the port; John Masterman, and General Farnsworth. To Tobacco Growers: T HE undersigned would like to have the management of some tobacco farm in South Carolina. He has had considerable experience, and can give the very best references. J. V REYNOLD. Nov. 1—2t. Burwellville, Va. MM AND SHE WITHDRAWS THE SUIT. Mrs. McAllister Peja Money to Cover Young MeAlllstor'sFlIghtlneee. New York, October 81.-Rather than have family court scandal, Ward McAl lister it said to have settled with Lizzie McCall. The correspondence from Hey ward Hall McAllister that Mrs. Lizzie McCall intended to use against the social arbitrator's son will not become public yet. Mrs. McCall brought suit in which she claimed that young McAl lister promised to marry her, and that they were married. The letters were her evidence. She has withdrawn this suit, and is at present spending nioney very freely. Mr. Hummell, the lady's counsel, refuses to say how much money Mrs. McCall was paid, or who paid it, but admits that a large sum changed hands, and as a consequence the case will not go into court. A friend of the family Is authority for the statement that Mrs. Ward McAllister paid for the young man's fllghtlneas. EVERY PRECAUTION TAKEN. The Interior Department Haa Been Thor oughly Fumigated. Washington, October 81.—The Inte rior department was again opened to the public yesterday, after a two day’s quarantine on account of the infection of smallpox therein. Every possible precaution has been taken to prevent the spread of the disease, and each room In tho department has been thor oughly fumigated. In addition to this, all the outgoing mail is disinfected apd the whole clerical force has now been vaccinated. WILL SPEAK FOR WILSON. Han. C. E. Hooker, ef Mleskelppl, te AaeLt the Tariff Reformer. Jackson, Miss., October 80.—At the urgent solicitation of Chairman Faulk ner, of the congressional executive committee, Hon. C. E. Hooker has can celled his engagements in the sixth Mississippi district and left for West Vlgtnia, where he will make several speeches in Congressman W. L. Wil son’s district. New consignments re ceived from the North every week. All varie ties of fruit in season. Special preparations will be made to meet the demands of the holiday trade. J. R. HOLT, (Between Joye’s and N. L. Harrell's.) Nov. 1—8m. Notice of Co-partnership. T HE subscribers, having entered into a co-partnership as Real Estate Agents and stockholders, under the firm name of Ward & Michie, beg to inform the public that they are now prepared to act os agents for parties wishing to buy or sell Real es tate, stocks, Ac., and that any busi ness entrusted to their care shall have their best personal attention. The next week’s issue of this paper will contain a list of very valuable farming lauds to let, or for sale, also some very desirable Town lota for Rftlc. J. J. WARD, J. L. MB HIE. 521id YK9k7 th mm! ram and Dixie Farmer. The Groat Farm, Indnatrlal and Slock Jotirnnl of ■ ho South. ONE YfelAH FOIt<M. Sample conies and premium list will be mailed FREE on application to The Cultivator Publishing Co, Box 416, Atlanta, Ga. R. L. DARGAN, Attorney at Law. Darlington, S. C. Office opposite Court Honse. SPECIALTIES; REAL ESTATE. INSURANCE, and COMMERCIAL LAW. rm lit u Th* Textile strike Dealer** off. Fall Rivrr, October 81.—The big ■trike of weavers which was com menced at a four weeks vacation, ten weeks ago. was declared off yesterday and the strikers will return to wark to day. They were defeated by the man ufacturers and they will resume their old places under a reduced scale of wa- 8®*- The Vlee-President In Michigan. Detroit, Mich., October 80.—Vice- President , Stevenson arrived In De troit at 0 o'clock yesterday evening and received a most cordial greeting. Last night the democrats of Detrait and Wayne county held an Immense meet ing in the auditorium, where the vice- president addressed fully 7,000 people. Pl*e* an th* OMclei Ballet WenlsS. Chicago, October 21.—The board of commissioners yesterday ruled that neither of the rival popnllst city and county tickets were entitled to a place on the official ballot. The populists ware informed that they must file the names of their candidates before the people on petition. Centinned Decrease la Failures. New Yore, October 27.—Bush failure* throughout the United State* this week number 221 against 363 last week, and aa compared with 839 in the like week of 1893, 220 in 1892, and 205 in 1991. The Cser I gpsers tTsisatsr. 8t. Petersbcm, October 99.—The of ficial bulletin issued yesterday frodt Livadia says that the Czar took little nourishment yesterday He appeared weaker. He coughed more, .bringing np phlemn mixed blood, resulting from achronle catarrh which haa bet ■ Latest New York Styles. My friends and customers are invit ed to call and see my new stock before purchasing their NEW HATS. Styles the Latest! Prices the Lowest! iLLUL Sept. 27—3mo. "A Yellow Aster”, One of the most cel ebrated stories of the day, and as entertain ing as it is celebrated. NOW RUNNING iisr The Columns Of r y rwwyq Trope a CuwjeMs wu *99