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The Jurv did Their J Two Men and ? Woman, White, Convicted of Murder, SPART ANB?RG, November 3 -The famous Greeoe-Careon trial came to a close this morning a little after 5 o'clock. The verdict was guilty as to al) three prisoners, with a reoommenda I tioo to mercy in the case of Fannie * Carson and John L. Page. The pris? oners' attorneys gave notice of appeal. In the argument W. W. Thompson made the opening speech. He said the two main witnesses, Blackwell aod Mrs. Carson, could not be believed. He thee clearly pointed out the dan? gers of circumstantial evidence. He held to the suicide idea Eemove the weight of Mrs. Carson's and Black? well's testimony and the State has made oat no ease against Greene He was fol'owed hy Jos. E. Johnson in be? half of Page. He showed the danger of taking the testimony of an accom? plice. Mr. Hydrick then opened for Mrs. Carson. He made a most touch? ing and pathetic address. He admit? ted that his client stood convicted by her own evidence, and said thar- she only asked the meroy of the Court. These were the opening addresses. Major D. R. Duncan followed for the State. He showed that suicide was im? possible. He also stated that Black? well's testimony must be true, as it was not contradicted by any other witness. If he was telling an untruth then Mrs. Carson made a false confession. He showed very clearly that Greene was the principal actor. The testimony of all the witnesses pointed to that fact. Mr. Earle, a young man from Green? ville, a Bon of the presiding Judge, had been employed by Greene. He made a short speech, the main point being that Mrs. Carson alone did the bloody work. Solicitor Scbumpert then spoke for the State. He had the facts well in mind, and bis argument was clear, logical and convincing. Then caifae the replies, Mr. Simpson leading on for Mrs. Carson. He made an earnest appeal for mercy, not liberty. Mr. Johnson then closed for his client, Page, and those who listened to him said it was a very strong and convinc? ing speech, and to his argument, it is believed, Page owes bis life. If Mrs. Carson tells the rrfttb, and no one doubts it, Page was as guilty as Greene, fer there is no difference be? tween the pr?Lcipal murderer and the hireling who assists. After Mr. John? son's address the Court took a' recess for supper. At 7.30 it met again. Mr. Mooney began the closing argument at 7 40, and continued for two boars and ten minutes. His main point was that the State had not made our. its case against Greene. He handled the testimoDy in an admirable manner, but the jury did not agree with his hypothesis. Judge Earle had written most of bis charge. He was very ct ear as to the law relat? ing to murder and testimony. He was absolutely impartial io bis sugges? tions. The jury received the record about 10.30. It is supposed that they made a hitch on Page's oase as to recommendation to meroy. The parents and friends of the pris? oners have been by their side all the time in the court room. About a month after the murder Of Carson, John Page married Rhoda Bowlen, a cousin of Fannie Carson. She was always in the court room during the trial. Th? verdict of the jury agrees with the outside verdict. There has been no doubt io the minds of the public as to the guilt of Greene and Mrs. Carson. Some seemed to thiuk that Page may not have been with Greene when he committed the murder, but the major? ity think that he is guilty. Taking it ali in all this has been ? remarkable trial. People who never heard of the Carsons and Greenes before the murder sat hour after hour in the Court House. At 12 o'clock last night it was crowded Never has such general interest been manifested. Fifty teiousand Dollars. Saturday State Liquor Commissioner Mixsoo again turned over to the State treasurer a surplus of $50,000, making the second such amount of surplus cash derived from the dispensary business, which he has paid into the treasury io the last nine months. Colonel Misson said that he found he did not need this cash, having enough besides to ruo the business all right, and so be turned it over to the Stare. The dispensary business now seems to be quite profitable, and the demand for liquor is such that the big gin mill is being run night and day -The State. Albert England was taken from the ? officer* of the law by a mob at Be^be, I Ark., and riddled with bullets. He had robbed a flore of a lol cf clo:bing What use is there ia eating wheo food dops I you co eood--ir. t-tc*, when it doe* you nuri ; harm th?o good, for such is the case if it is oct d^es'ed. Ir" you h*ve a loathing ?~;r food there is no u?? of forcing it down, for i' will oct be di? gested. You must rf-s'orc' th" digestive or j gins to their naturai strength aitd cause the food tb be digested when an appetite wi!? j corr0, with it a re'ish for f:;o J. The tired, languid feeling will ve place to j vigor ar. J energy, then you will put fif-sh OD J your hones and : eccme strong Ti e Shal-r-r ! bi.^-s-ire Cordial ?is -de by th--- Mount Le banoo Shakers contains food a?rca?j digested ? and ta a digester of food as well. Its action ! is prompt and its effects permanent. Doctors prescribe Laxol because it has ail j the virtusVof Castor Oil and is palatable. Moody In Atlanta. ATLANTA, NOV. 3.-Ten thousand people packed the Moody tabernacle this afteroooo and night to bear the great evangelist. At ihe eveoing ser? vice several thousand* were turned away from the doors. At the afternoon hour Mr. Moody preached upon the regeneration of the soo!. At night the preacher told how the new birth ?ould be obtained. The people of Atlanta aDd the thousands of visitors to the exposition will attend every service and Sil the tabernacle at each service. Much interest ts also being manifested and Mr Moody will have the largest audiences he has ever had in any southern city. The attendance this afternoon was eveD a surprise to him, as thousands were turned away from each service. Every seat in the vast tabernacle was occupied more an hour before he ascended the platform, and aisles were filled. The Crowds congre? gated at the open windows and stood io the street endeavoring to hear him. His sermons were listened to with at? tention and much feeling was manifest? ed in the meeting Mr. Moody will preach every evening duriog his stay of 30 days io Atlanta. Thanksgiving. Nov. 28th Set Apart by tbe President. WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -The cus? tomary Thanksgiving proclamation was issued by the President to-day as fol? lows : A PROCLAMATION. By the Presideut of the ?nited States : The constant goodness and forbear? ance of Almighty God, which have been vouchsafed to the American peo? ple during the year, which is just past, calls for their sincere acknowledgement and devout gratitude. To the end, therefore, that we may with thankful hearts unite in extolling the loving care of our Heavenly Fath? er, I, Grover Cleveland. President of the United States, do hereby appoint andfset apart Thursday, the 28;h day of the present mooth, November, as a day ef thanksgiving aod prayer, to be kept and observed by all our people. On that day let us forego our usual ocu pations, and in our accustomed places of worship join in rendering thanks to the giver of every good and perfect gift for the bounteous returns that have? re? warded our labors in the fields and the busy marts of trade, for the peace and order that have prevailed throughout the la?d, for the protection from pesti? lence and dire calamity and for the Other blessings that have showered upon us from an opeo hand. And with our thanksgiving let ns humbly beseech the Lord to so incline the hearts of our people unto Him that He will not leave us nor forsake us as a nation, but will continue to UH His mercy and protecting care, guiding us in the path of national prosperity and happine888, endui?g us with rectitude and virtue and keeping alive withio us a patriotic love for the free institutions which have been given to us as our na? tional heritage. And let us also on the day of our thanksgiving especially remember the poor and needy and by deeds of chari? ty let us show the ticcerity of our gratitude In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and caused the sea! of che United States to be affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this 4th day of November, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and nioty-five and in the one hundred an*d twentieth year of the independence of the United States. Grover Cleveland. By the President : Richard Olney, Secretary of State The Spanish residents of New York have purchased a steam yacht for $13, 000 and presented it to the Spanish government. A man named Sullivan was k ii led at Chester on Saturday night by a young man named Hall, who was pranking with a pistol. "A crick in the back," a pain under the shoulder-blades, water brnsh, biliousness, and constipation, ??.re symptoms cf disordered stomach, kidneys, liver, and bowels. For all ailments originarme in a derangement of these organs, take Ayer's Pills Look Tnrou^h Your Old Papers. Confederate Postage Stamps wanted. Will pay good prices for them. Leave >:!1 stamps on orig:nal envelopes and bring or send io me at once. C. D. SCHWARTZ, 3m. Su.uter. S.O. For Colds and Coughs ! RECEIVED arni DIPLOMA i lt Stock, Spiete Assortment Prices Lowest for the Class of Goods. AU the latest styles and novelties in Furnitare. Parlor aod Chamber Sets, Rocking Chairs, Shades, Pictures, Tables. Desks j?^*Come to Furoiture Headquarters, iaspect the stock and get prices J. D. CR?] NOT 8 YOU ?YOUR LET US SELL H A KIIW A KH fi ?+o+ We have had years of experience in the business, and think we can satisfy you in quality and price. For TABLE AND POCKET CUTLERY COME TO US FOR BUGGY AND WAGON MATERIAL WE KEEP IT. FOR BEST COOK AND HEATING STOVES OUR STORE IS THE PLACE For Engine Supplies, Farm or Shop Tools, House Furnishing Goods, Harness, Razors, Scissors, Guns, Pistols, Car? tridges, Etc., Come right here. Leato Belting Paints and Oils are Specialties. CAN'T WE FURNISH YOU WITH [SOME? Oct 16 ummiiiiwiwiiiiiiijiiiai -.' --B -BB-OKA JTE W ?a RMI TWL, S Nos. 4 & 5. Two Car Loads new Horses to ar? rive about Friday, November 8. Some Fancy Driving Harness Horses among them. H. Harb j? November 6, '95. PUBLIC NOTICE. CITY LIGEMS FOR 1895-96 ALL PERSONS required by "License Ordinance" of City of Sumter, en? titled "An Odinance to require the payment of a License Tax for 'he year commencing September 1st, A. D. 1895, and ending August 31st, A. D. 1896, etc," dated, 15tb day of August, 1895, are hereby notified ibm executions for collection of all Licenses un? paid on November 10th proximo, will be placed in bands of Sheriff of Sumter County, S. C., for collection. Bj order of City Council. C. M. HURST, Oct. 30. Clerk k Treasurer. D?sirai Beal Estate fer Sale. AVERY DESIRABLE LOT at Effing? ham, Florence County, containining 4 acres, lying adjacent to the depot at Effing? ham, oa the N. E. R R, bounded on all sides now or formerly hy lands of estate of John M. Timmous, deceased. ALSO ATRACT OF 250 ACRES, situate about 3 miles from Effingham, bounded by Lynch's Creek, the public road and land now or forerly of Jesse James. The last named tract of land well timbered, and admirably adapted for planting and pasturage. Terms eas v. Apply to PURDY & REYNOLDS, Attorneys at Law. Oct. 30. Sumter, S. C. SALE. ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE; Farms in Sumter County, containing 290 ?cres, situated ia Stateburg township. Commodious and comforubie residence with numerous well-appointed outbuildings. Store building on pulic road at good stand for busi? ness Land ba3 been te ted and found ad? mirably suited for culture of tobacco. Lands level and gently rolling. Plenty of wood and water. Surroundings attractive. Applv to W. W. ANDERSON, JR., Statebnrg. S. C., or to MARK REYNOLDS, Sumter, S. C. O' ' 4t SURE CV RE FOR HOS AND CHICKEN CHOLERA, _ I i AVING satisfied myself of the vahie of j the remedy fer Cholera which I ad? vertised ir.- your columns iast spring, I cow oiler it for sale under tba company's guaran? tee: No Cure, ::o Pay Price fifty cents per package, By ru;iii seventy-five CHI ;? pre? paid. Address with stamp. , ?, W. DABSS, Oct. f> GOODWILL, S C M. ?DUNG, ATTORNEY AT LAW. Prompt a? ten lion \o ??-]> business entrusted to him. Office on Court House Square, in B!anding ellice. Hardware, Cutlery and Guns, WOOD WARE, TINWARE, POT WARE, A?TRIG?LT?R?L IMPLEMENTS For sale at lowest market prices. MARSHALL, WESGOAT CO., CHARLESTON, S. C. Oct. 16-x. THE PLACE TO GO. F. H. WARREN, Manufaturer of all kinds of Harness and Saddlery and Dealer in HORSE BLANKETS, LAP ROBES, TURF GOODS AND GENERAL STABLE SUPPLIES. First das? Work and Satisfaction Guaranteed. SEND FOR PRICES. 223 Meeting Street, Charleston, S, C, Oct. 16-0 Southern Fruit Co. W. H. MIXSON", iManager, IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN i FS??T'an?'?SG?TABLE' SH?P-! PIM PACKAGES, ETC. j -217 EAST BAY, CHALE8T0N, S. Ci o^t. ic.-v. ! I WANT every man and won;?.a in thc Tnils?! I States interested in thc Opium and Whisky 1 habits to have ono o? my books on these di?- j canes. Address Ii. M. Wcollev, Atlanta, Gd j Box ?S2, ?Dd one vrill be sent you free. JUST RECEIVED, ANOTHER INVOICE OF A LOT OF CHOICE I>re?? Plaids at 8 i ?Sc. Cheap at 15c. -[loll A LOT OF Dress Plaids at S?T cents Worth 40c. 9 -NI A LOT OF s at S<5 cents, Worth 50c. A LOT OF Dress Plaids at 49 cents, Worth 75c. 9 54 -isa. Rlack and Blue Storm Serge at 4? cents Cheap a 75c. -NI A CHOICE LOT OF le for waists? loll A new lot of ff ? ppC! in this week at prices that U Ai 111) can't be match? ed in the State. ANOTHER LOT OF Blankets at immense Drive. Get our prices before buying. ? yttenber; ons N. W. Corner, Main and Liberty Sts. SUMTER, S. C. New York Office, 48 West Broadway. SUCCESSORS TO WM. SHEPHERD & CO., 232 Meeting Street, Charleston, S. C, .WHOLESALE DEALER3 IN OVER TWO HUNDRED VARIETIES OP COOKING, OIL. HEATING, STOVE FOR WOOD, COAL, KEROSENE. TINWARES AND HOUSEFURNISHING GOODS, TIN PLATE. SHEET IRON. Toliacco Barn Flues at Lowest Prices. Delive ed, Freight Prepaid, to any Station Oct. 16-0. Are without a rival for Tone, Touch and Durability. The Highest Standard of Ex eel lenee maintained for fifty years. PRIZE MEDALS: | Centennial, 1876 ; Paris, 1878 : Atlanta,, 1881 ; New Orleans, 1884-5: Chicago, 1893. j Liberal Terras Send for cataloeue. CHAS. M. STIEFF. Baltimore, 9 N. Lir-erty Street. Philadelphia 1204 North 5th Stre?r. Washington, 417 ll tb Street, N. W. Chicago. 178 Wabash Avenue. Sent. 18_ Order Your PROVISIONS AND GROCERIES FROM GEO. ?. STEFFENS & SON, Wholesale Agents, Charleston, S C. -Agents for MOTT'S CIDSE BSD S3AL CI3ABS, AND ?073 HAMS, j WHAT IS it ? ; FRESH DRUGS, G A KDE y SEED, TOILET ARTICLES. -Best Hava: . Cigars Gradu?t*?? in Pharmacy si ways in attendance-. Pysicians Pr? scrlp?ior-s :.. Sp-v is [ty. Night Call? <.<::;;?.cousiy an: wer? .1 Elec? tric bell button just :?.t ove the doo i ito!:. Gall and sro us Mest y;;t:ts(-? a minute. Ask for RED MESSINA ORANGE SODA WATER. j, S. K?6KS0N & SO. Aug. 21. Tie Lamest ai Most Collete Estaistasit SHA, Geo. S. Hacker & Son. -MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASH, BLINDS, Moulding & Building Material. Office and Wareroom?. King, opposite Cae? rlon Street. CHARLESTON, S. C. Parcha?P our make, which we guaran?es superior ut anv sold South, and thereby ss ve money. Window and Paney Glass a Specialty. O' tober J6 - o F?8FT. OYSTERS. FISH, OYSTERS. F? KR?SSEL, ACT. Whc.esale and retail dealer i:; Jr 3 H, U JL fe I JbKfe and Game, t.. * oroer CUM Kay fina .IIAXKC! >..... CHARLESTON, S. C. Oct. 16-v.