The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, September 12, 1901, Image 2
THE COUNTY RECORD,
Published Every Thursday
? AT?
tlNOBTREE. SOUTH CAROLINA.
?BY ?
C. W. WOLFE .
Editor acd Proprietor.
Steaci turbine engines and Texas oil
as fuel are new prospective tgeneica
upon which promoters of fast transatlantic
navigation rely for the future
four-day boat. Why net? The drop
from Ave days to four will scarcely
as wonderful as the drop from seven
days to five within twenty years past,
remarks the Philadelphia Record.
Consul-Ccneral Guenther at Frankfort,
Germany, notifies the State Department.
at Washington, that German
newspapers report that the agricultural
societies of Italy will pay a
prize of ?193 for a reliable method cf
ascertaining the quality of sulphur and
of mixtures cf sulphur and sulphate
of copper most effective in the v.co
against plant diseases. Often such
mixtures, it is stated, are inferior,
and this competition, international ui
character, is thus offered with c view
of alleviating that difficulty.
Some of our British menus who ueeire
to exclude foreign crews from
Henley frankly admit tliat they are
averse to long and rigorous preparation
for the contests on the Thames.
They prefer to make rowing a pastime
and a picnic rather than a decisive
test of the best work of amateur
oarsmen who devote mouths of
the hardest toil and the severest selfsacrifice
in training for honors on
the water. It is plain enough now
that there are a few bold Britons who
shrink from struggles which tug at
the heartstrings, reflects the New
York Tribune.
A New York physician raises his
Voice against the abuse of massage.
By this he means the excessive
thumpiugs. pinc-hings and rubbings
which the sick receive at the hands
of lusty nurses tvho have not been
properly trained in the art. and who
are incompetent to determine what
parts should be treated lightly, or
when to stop. The physician notes
that massage has become a dissipation.
like everything else in life which
la nlononnt nml ?}?roo!lt)!o The lazi
ness of man is the original cause of
the growth of the massage habit,
which is a form of passive exercise
that relieves one of the trouble of
taking his own exercise.
It is said that six-sevenths of the
marriages which have taken place in
Ohio, Kansas, Indiana, Missouri and
Illinois within a period of six weeks
were between young men and women
who were not able to keep house, but
were obliged to live with one or the
other of their families. In several of
the middle-Western States, since January
1. 4o7 divorces have been tiled
wherein the husband accuses the
mother-in-law- of bavins induced nis
wife to leave, him. Forty-seven suicides
have been traced to the interference
of the mother-in-law. In sis
cases out of seven the young Benedict
fiuds himself unable to live with
his mother-in-law, while in seven
cases out of eight the bride tinds life
unendurable with her husband's
mother.
Housekeepers and pure food commissioners
have a new foe to tight.
It is viscogen as a milk adulterant.
It has l>een found by inspectors of
the Dairy Department in Minnesota,
and, so far as known, its use is yet
confined to that State. When its
properties become generally known,
however, it may confidently be looked
for elsewhere. It is a syrup composed
?f sugar, lime, and water, about the
color oi water, ana is usea cmeny ic
make the milk appear richer than it
really is. When viseogen is placed
in milk or cream the lactic acid turns
the lime in the fluid into a white,
thick substance, which, assimilating
with the milk, gives it an appearance
and taste of great richness. It is possible
through its use to palm off upon
customers milk and cream which is
far below standard. Fortunately, the
adulterant, according to Minnesota
authorities, is net injurious -to health.
PRESIDENT M
A Cowardly Attempt t<
Buffalo, N
AN ANARCHIST'S BLOODY DEED.
The President Was Holding a Reception
When His Assailant Advanced
With Covered Weapon and Fired
Two Shots, Both laking EffectMr.
McKlnley's Condition Thought
To Be Favorable For Recovery.
Buffalo. N. Y., Special.?President
McKinley was shot and seriously
wounded by a would-be assassin while
holding a reception in the Temple of
Music at the Pan-American Exposition
a few minutes after 4 o'clock Friday.
One shot took effect in the right breast
the other in the abdomen. The first is
not of a serious nature and the Fillet j
has been extracted. The latter pierced i
the abdominal wall and has not been
located.
It was a few moments after 4 p. m.,
while President McKinley was holding
a public reception in the great Temple
Hi
PRESIDENT WILI
of Music, on the Pan-American i
grounds, that the cowardly attack
was made, with what success time.
alone can tell. Standing in the midst
of crowds numbering thousands, surrounded
by every evidence of good will
pressed by a motley throng of people,
showered with expressions of love and
loyalty, besieged by multitudes all
eager to clasp his hand, amid these
surroundings and with the ever-re
eurring plaudits ot an aomiring aruiy
of sight-seers, ringing in his ears, the
blow of the assassin fell and in an instant
pleasure gave way to pain, admiration
to agony, folly to fury and
pandomonium followed.
Down at police headquarters, surrounded
by stern-faced inquisitors of
the law. sits a medium-sized man of
common-place appearance with his
gaze fixed on the floor, and listens with
an air of assumed indifference to the
persistent stream of questions, argu- |
ments. objurgations and admonitions
with which his captors seek to induce
or compel him to talk. The daily organ
recital in the Temple of Music
witnessed the dastardly attempt.
Planned with the diabolical ingenuity
and finesse of which anarchy or Nihilism
is capable, the would-be assassin
carried out the work without a hitch
and should his designs fail and the
President survive, only to Divine Providence
can be attributed that beneficent
result.
The President, though well-guarded
by United States Secret Service detects..,^
m,oo fniiv pxnosed to such an at
U > CO, n?i? v..t
tack as occurred. He stood at the edge
of the raised dais upon which stands
the great pipe organ at the east side
of the magnificent structure. Throngs,'
of people crowded in. to gaze upon
their executive, perchance to clasp his '
hands, and then fight their wa> out in '
the good-natured mob that every minute
swelled and multiplied at the
points of ingress and egress to the
building. The President was in a cheer-1
ful mood and was enjoying to the full
the hearty evidences of good will
which everywhere met his gaze. Upon
his right stood John G. Milburn. of
Buffalo, president of the Pan-American
Exposition, chatting with the
President and introducing to him es-!
KINLEY SHOT
) Assassinate Him At
ew York.
peclally persons of note who approached.
Upon the President's left stood Mr. '
Cortelyou.
Then the multitude which thronged |
the edifice began to come to a realiz- j
ing sense of the awfulness of the ;
scene of which they had been unwill- |
ing witnesses. A murmur arose. I
spread and swelled to a hum of con- j
fusion, then grew to a babel of sounds ;
and later to a pandemonium of noises. :
The crowds that a moment before had
stood mute and motionless as in bewilrloro/1
ippnrfinpn nf thp PnnrmitV of
of the thing, now with a single im-;
pulse surged forward toward the stage !
of the horrid drama, while a hoarse |
cry welled up from a thousand throats !
and a thousand men charged forward
to lay hands upon the perpetrator of
the dastardly crime.
A SCENE OF WILD CONFUSION, j
For a moment concision was tcrri- i
ble. The crowds surged forward re- j
gardlcss of consequences. Men shout-;
ed and fought, women screamed and
children cried. Some of those nearest j
the doors fled from the edifice in fear j
of a stampede, while hundreds of oth [
ers from the outside struggled blindly ;
forward in the effort to penetrate the i
crowded building and solve the mys-;
JAM M'KINLEY.
tery of excitement and panic which
every moment grew and swelled with-:
in the congested interior of the edi- j
fice.
A DRAMATIC TRAGEDY.
I side on the slightly raised dais
Wi enacted within those few feverish
moments a tragedy, so dramatic in I
character, so thrilling in its intensity
that few who looked on will ever be
able to give a succinct account of what
really did transpire. Even the actors
who were playing the principal roles
came out of it with blanched faces!
trembling limbs and beating hearts
while their brains throbbed with a j
tumult of conflicting emotions which ;
could not be clarified into a lucid narrative
of the events as they really >
transpired.
PRESIDENT REMAINED CALM.
But of the multitude which witnessed
or bore a part in the scene of tur
moil and turbulence there was but one j
mind which seemed to retain its!
equilibrium, one hand which remain-!
ed steady, one eye which gazed with ,
unflinching calmness and one voice I
which retained its even tenor and fal-1
tered not at the most critical juncture, j
They were the mind and the hand
and the eye and the voice of Presi-;
dent McKinley. After the first shock ;
of the assassin's snots, he retreated a
step. Then as the detectives leaped
upon his assailant, he turned, walked
steadily to a chair and seated himself.
at the same time removing his
hat and bowing his head in his hands.
In an instant Secretary Cortelyou and
President Milburn were at his side.
His waistcoat was hurriedly opened.1
the President meanwhile admonishing i
those about hiin to remain calm and :
telling them not to be alarmed.
"But you are wounded." cried his
secretary, "let me examine."
"No. 1 think not." answered the;
President. "I am not badly hurt, i j
assure you.'"
PRESIDENT'S ASSAILANT TAKEN ;
TO PRISON.
The President's assailant in the |
meantime had been hustled to the rear i
of the building by the exposition !
guards, where he was held while the i
building was cleared and later he was
turned over to Superintendent Bull,
cf the Buffalo department, who took
the prisoner to No. 13 police station
and afterwards to police headquar
tors. As soon as the crowd in the
Temple of Music had been dispersed
sufficiently the President was removed
in the automobile ambulance
and taken to the exposition hospital,
where an examination was made. The
best medical skill was summoned and
within a brief period several of Buffalo's
best known practitioners were
at the patient's side.
MR. McKINLEY'S INJURIES.
The President retained the full
exerciss of his faculties until placed
on the operating table and subjected
to an anaesthetic. Upon the first examination
it was ascertained that one
bullet had taken effect in the right
breast just below the nipple, causing
a comparatively harmless wound. The
other took effect in the abdomen about
four inches below the left nipple, four
inches to the left of the navel, and
about on a level with it. Upon arrival
at the exposition hospital the second
bullet wound was probed. The walls
of the abdomen were opened, but the
ball was not located. The incision was
hastily closed and after a hasty consultation,
it was decided to remove
the patient to the home of President
Milburn.
The Assailant.
Leon Czologosz. the would-be assassin
has signed a confesion covering
six pages of foolscap, which states
that he is an anarchist and that he became
an enthusiastic member of that
body through the influence of Emma
Goldman, whose writings he had read
and whose lectures he had listened
to. He denies having any confederate
and says he decided on the act three
days ago and bought the revolver with
which the act was committed in Buffalo.
He had seven brothers and sisters
in Cleveland, and the Cleveland
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directory has the names ci awm wai i
number living on Hosmer street and I
Ackland avenue, which adjoin. Some
of them are butchers and others in
different trades. He is now detained at
police headquarters pending the result
of the President's injuries.
Czologosz does not appear in the
least degree uneasy or penitent for his
action. He says he was induced by
his attention to Emma Goldman's lectures
and writings to decide that the
present form of government in this
country was all wrong and he thought
the best way to end it was by killing
the President. He shows no sign of
insanity, but is very reticent about
much of his career. While acknowledging
himself an anarchist, he does
not state to what branch of the organization
he belongs.
Sympathetic Resolutions.
The announcement of the attempted
assassination of President McKinley
brought feelings of sadness and horror
to ail sections of the country.
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nfcsojuuuua <JI 3>iupun.,.
passed in all the leading t:t;e3 cf the
South, and at Columbia. S. C., Caino
Hampton, of Confederate veterans,
passed strong resolutions condemning
the crime and praying for the President's
recovery. The would-be assassin
belongs to a dangerous .class of
foreigners, and his act corner without
any assignable reason.
The News in London.
London. By Cable.?The news of
the attempt upon the life of President
McKinley spread slowly in London.
The first ticker reports were discredited:
then, with the confirmation and
general dissemination of the news,
arose a far-reaching feeling of sorrow
and indignation which, wherever i
Americans gathered, almost gained the
proportions of a panic, accompanied
by feverish anxiety for further details.
The thousands of Americans now in
London were mostly at the theatres
when the news arrived: and returning
to their hotels found anxious groups
of Englishmen and Americans discussing
what, without distinction of race,
is regarded as a national calamity.
The announcement of the attempted
assassination was received too late for
extra editions of the papers to announce
the news to the mass of the
English people and they will not learn
until they take up their morning papers
of the President's injuries.
Conditions Satisfactory.
Buffalo, Special.?The following bul- c'
icanorf hv lhe President's | 1
I f IIII nao joouvt* ~ j
physicians at 10:40 p. m.:
"The President is rallying satisfac- 1
torily and is resting conmfortably; I
10:50 p. ra., temperature 100.4 degrees,
pulse 124, respiration 24."
At 1 a. m. Saturday the physicians
issued a bulletin saying that the Pres- 1
ident suffered no pain.
The News in Washington.
Washington, D. C., Special.?The '
streets are thronged with people who
are eagerly seeking the latest news
from the President. Announcements
through the magaphones at The Post
and Star buildings that the wounds are
not necessarily fatal were cheered
loud and long. The crime is contemplated
with horror. Much sentime.it is expressed
against foreigners and anarchists,
but more especially the latter.
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THE PRESIDENT IMPROVING.
Latest bulletins Report Mis Condition
As Favorable.
Buffalo, N. Y., Special.?Harry
Hawlin, who left the Milburn House
at 2:30 Monday morning says: ''There
is no change from the improved con
amors reporcea Dy xne earner oui.ctins."
Buffalo. Special.?Through the quiet,
peaceful Sabbath every word that
came from the Milburu In/use, in
winch the stricken Chief Mr,*tr.u?
of the nation lies, was re-aasuriug,
arc. at night the chances of his rec
ivery are so greatly improved that 'k
all of those who have kept the patient
vigil at his bedside feel strongly that
i. ? l'fe will i?: spared.
The developments of Saturday night
and Sunday were dreaded, hut hour
after hour passed and the distinguished
patient struggling there beneath
the watchful eyes of physicians and
trained nurses, showed not an unfavorable
symptom. Five times during
the day the eminent doctors and surgeons
assembled for consultation and
each time the verdict was unanimous
that what change had occurred was
for the bettor.. Not the slightest pre
monitory symptoms of periotonitis ap
peared and the freeh hope born with
the morning grew, stronger and stronger
as the day advanced until toward
evening the confidence expressed in
the President's recovery seemed almost
too sanguine. Dr. Chas. McPnrney,
the famous New York surgeon
. who had been summoned in consultation.
after a thorough examination
in which he said he had found not
a single symptom, joined in the last
afternoon bulletin which stated that
the President's condition was satisfactory
to all the physicians present.
It is not strange, therefore, that the
Vice President, the members of the
cabinet and other distinguished visitors
who called came away with lighter
hearts and gave expression to the
most optimistic sentiments.
And yet despite all this optimism,
the President is by no means out of
danger. Not one of his physicians,
not one of his advisers who is admitted
to the inner councils, has the
temerity to go as far as to declare
that he is. But if his condition continues
to improve for one more day
the danger from periotonitis will hare
practically disappeared.
Sunday for the nrst time he enjoyed
natural sleep. While he was still
??<?? ?? loee nmtor the influence of an *
anaesthetic, his slumber was restless
and disturbed and did him little real
good between 9 and 4 o'clock he had
the solace of natural slumber for
abou: four hours and the physicians
stated unofficially that his sleep had
been "quiet and reposeful," and that
it had helped the sufferer a great
deal. Sunday also, for the first time
nourishment was administered. It was
in liquid form and was injected hypodermically
to avoid the possibility of
irritating the walls of the stomach. f
The exterior wound was dressed this
morning and is progressing satisfactorily.
Buffalo. Special.?A member of the
firm of Walbridge and Co.. it i3 said,
has identified the box in which the revolver
with which Czolgosz shot
President McKinley as having tho
price marks of that firm. It is supposed
the weapon was sold on Tuesday
last. It is not known whether it
was personally purchased by Czolyosz.
Only the empty box was found
in Czolgosz's bag. Czolgosz stiil continues
to eat weil and sleep well and
seems absolutely indifferent to his
fate. He makes no inquiries as to the
condition of the President and apparently
cares nothing at all as to
the outcome of his injuries.
-ru. DuMif* tn h? Told the Truth.
Buffalo. Special.?Secretary Cortelyou
gave out this statement: ,-Tho
public will be kept fully advised of the
actual condition of the President.
Each bulletin is carefully and conservatively
prepared and is an authoritative
statement of the most important
features of the case at the
hour it is issued. The people are entitled
to the facts and shall have
them." This statement is intended to
put at rest any idea that the oGicial
bulletins underestimate the conditions
and at the same time to give assurance
that those with the President intend
to fvrnish all the facts.
KING EDWARD REJOICE?.
London. Special.?The following telegram
from K ng Edward, at Fredcr
Icksburg, to United Statas Ambassador
Ohoate was received at 1 o'clock Menday
morning:
"I rejoice to hear of the favorable hceou*-r
of the President's health. God
grant that his life be preserved.
"RTHVARP Ppt."
Mobile. Ala.. Special.?Th? follow!ng
letter of sympathy was teleg'-aphed
to Mrs. McKinley at Buffalo:
'Headquarters United Confederate
Veterans,
"Dallas, Texas, Sept. 8.
"To Mrs. Wm. McKinley, Buffalo, X.
"The Confederate Veterans of the
Trans-Mississippi Departmcn* in common
with all good citizens of the
South are indignant at the > nvardiy
attempt to assassinate Pie;: to.it MrKialey.
We all hope that he will soon
recover and be spared to his country,
"W. L. CABELL,
"Lieut. Gen. Commanding U. C. V.,
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