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The Facts in Full A.S TO THE WILLIAMS WHITE HOMICIDE. Mr. Leon J. Williams having been granted bail in ?3,000 by Judge Bu chanan, the papers in the case have been returned to Solicitor Nelson. C The testimony Jbefore the Coroner's jury shows more thoroughly that the shooting was done in self defense, than any statement yet published Mr. W. II. Yeldell was the first witness and he throws additional light on the case. After church he says, Mr. J. V. White called to Mr. Williams while the latter was get ting into his bnggy to drive off. White spoke without passion, say ing : "Leon. 1 want to see you a minute." White then called Mr. Press CaHison and himself to where he was standing, telling them he wanted them to hear certain ques tioDS be was to ask Mr Williams and his answers to them. When Mr. Williams came up White said : "Leon, I want you to tell me what f you meant in that letter which you I- wrote, in which you said one of L. I). White's brothers had said so and : 80." Mr. Williams started off by say i'ing : "In my statement," but just / bere he was interrupted by White, ?;Who said he didn't care anything ; about his statement?what he wanted - was an answer to the queston Mr. Williams said : "Joe, I thought that had been settled," but White an Sewered, "No, it hasn't by a d ? sight." Mrs. Williams, mother ,of L J Williams, ran up and gathered White and pleaded with him not to start the fuss there White poshed her aside, saying : *'Go off. Mrs. William, I am not going to pay attention to you " White then turned to Williams and ^demanded that his question be an swered. Williams replied that he had left ; the question with gentlemen and had ; no questiou to ask or any to answer. White then put his first in Williams's face and said: "You are the G?d d?nest liar in South Carolina," and added: "You are a G?d d? dog ? Williams straightened himself up and said : "If yea want to act, act now;" whereupon J. Y White struck him in the face or on the head with his fist or with a knife The witness was pleading with J. V. White to ^Btop. Witness was on White's left, while CaHison was on his right and . both were pleading with him to stop, j . The next thing witness noticed wa3 that Williams was in a leaning position, as if he was trying to dodge. L D. White reached over CaHison and stabbed Williams in the right side As soon as witness saw the stroke he gathered L D. White's ^arm About,this time Williams knock ed J.Y. White down The next thing he saw was J V White mak ing at Williame and the latter fired with the muzzel of pistol within a few feet of the breast of WlTite Just before the firing L D. White jerked from witness and ran towards /Williams. Witness didn't kno*' whether there were one or two shots fired. However, after the discharge of the pistol he saw J. Y White fall and at the time of the firing J V. White was almost exactly between Williams and L D White. When J. Y. White fell, Williams fired on L. ?) White and. I think, struck bim somewhere in the- front. L. D White in the mentirne had his pistol in his right hand moving rapidly to wards Williams At the explosion of the pistol L. D. White turned without attempting to fire, and walked off at a rather slow pece. In the meantime Williams was ad vane ing and firing about every second and very deliberately. Witness thinks Williams fired his pistol four times at L D White and snapped it the fiifth When his pistol refused to fire Williams turned back and as he passed CaHison and witness he said: 'My shells are empty." L D. White had reached the road and was in a reeling condition CaHison, witness and Mr Davis took hold of him and laid him down. Witness then went to J. Y. White and found him dead * Returning to Williams it was found that he was cut severely in several places, and was bleeding profusely from the wound across the temple aud from one in his left arm. Wittness did not know but what the artery temple had been severed and pressed it with his finger to prevent1 bleeding to death until the doctor j could arrive. When witness went J to where J. V. White was lying he! noticed a large knife lying by him on his left and a revolver on his right j side.. Mr CaHison gave practically the ' the same testimony. He said L D. White was standing just behind him! and reached over his shoulder and cut j Williams in the temple lie walked ar?und the witness and cut at Wil- j Horn's neck. A third lunge was made at his side. When Williams! turned on him. L D. White retreat- j ed but had a pistol in his j hand. The remainder of the j testimony is similar to that of| Mr. Yeldell. Mr CaHison when he j laid L. D. White on the side of the j road, took his pistol from him. He went back to where J. Y. W'hite lay j and saw a revolver on one side of him and an opened knife on the \ o?uer, but he didn't see anybody do : ing any cutting but L D White i All witness testified as to how they j pleaded and begged with J Y White not to have a row and even ' went between tue combatants, but a'l ! their efforts were useless.?Register - Congress And Cuba Maceo's Tragic End Discuss ed in Washington. Washington, Deo. 13.?Little else was discussed io Washington today among dipionats and politicians beyond the tragio death of the insurgent Gen. Maceo. The sentiment here among all classes is decidedly with the insurgeais, and expressions of sympathy were heard 'on all sides for the ultimate success of the Cuban cause. The subject of Maceo's death will be brought up in congress tomorrow, most probably in the eeoate, where several resolutions recognizing Cuban belligerency are pending. It is less difficult to bring the subject up there than io the house, where the rules restrict action. Chair man Hitt of the bouse foreign affairs committee was not io a position to night, he said, to discuss the subject of Maceo's death. The news was too coo flictiog and iudefioite and he was in 1 favor of waiting uotil the details of the circumstances, assuming that Maceo is dead, are received through United States official chanoels. Mr Hitt, be cause of his prominent position, is cau tious and he voices the geocral seoti meot of the conservative element in both bouses. There is in both branch es of congress a large number who are ready to recognize Cuban belligerency, whether the Maceo incident proves cor rect or not. Senator Blanchard represents this element when he declared to-night that be was ready at any time to vote for a resolution recognizing either the belli gerency of the Cubans or, better still, their independeoee Senator Platt of Connecticut said that the mendacious character of the news from Cuba for the past six months and its utter unreliableness prevented bim from expressing any opinion in advaoce of official information .confirming Maceo'o death. "Nobody knows,v be declared with emphasis, "whether Maceo is dead or alive ; if dead, how he met his death, any of the essential details upon which to base ao intelligent opinion, and until I do I will noi; speak as to what ought to be done or indicate how I will act." . Senator Thurstoo of Nebraska said be would vote to enter the protest of this government against the manner of warfare being carried on Cuba, and Mr McMillan of Tennessee aod Mr. Barry of Kentucky favored some actioo by the government which would show to the world that the United Stales did not etaod idly by and by its silence approve of the methods of the Spaoish govern ment agaiost Cuba. It is not believed that a resolution to investigate the man ner in which Maceo met bis death will be offered in congress. Even Cuban sympathizers do not think such a mat ter is within tbe power of this govern ment, as Maceo is a Spaoish subject and bis death, if dead, occured oo Spaoish soil, but it will be within tbe province of the Uoited States consul geoeral at Habaoa to institute such in quiriee and for coogress to call for aod act upon hi? report* The matter will doubtless take this course. Young ^en for Cuba. Richmond, Dec. 11.?Within the last few days a number of Richmond young men have received by mail offers to go to Cuba The letters are signed by a man who claims to be a representative of the- Cuban govern ment and having the authority to make proposals He states that he wants a class of young men who will remove to Cuba with the intention of making it an abiding place. He frankly tells those addressed that they will be expected to join the army and help to fight for Cuba. He assures them that the war will not last much longer, and that the Cuban cause will certainly triumph. He of fers excellent salaries and says that j when the war is over there will be a ! great opportunity for young men j from this country. He promises j those who go now and do some fight- ? ing the assistance of the government in getting a start. Several young medical students j have received letters To these the writer offers special inducements ; He says the Cuban army is greatly ! in need of surgeons ai.d there is no better opening for a young doctor than that now presented in Cuba. Quite a number of young Richmond ers express a willingness to accept ! the proposition. A Company For Cuba. Pittsburg, Pa., Dre 13.?Walter J. Couper, of Terre llau?e, Ind , who served his term in Company I of the First Illinois National Guard, aod was on duty through the railroad riots in Chicago, has tbc names of 58 mer;, all under 35 years of age aod noDe less j than 21 years, who arc willing to leave ! home and serve the cause of Cuba. All but six of them are members of the Eighteenth and Fourteenth regi ments of Pittsburg aod Battery G Couper has notified tbe junta in New York aod is waitiog instructions. As usual, a well selected assortment of cheap China and Glassware will be found at SCAFFfc'S. Dec. 9?1 mo. Maceo Murdered! Shot Down Under a Flag of Truce. Jacksonville, Fia., Dec. 12.?J. A. Huau, the agent of (he Cuban junta ! here, has received a letter trora Ha baua which confirms the renort of the death of Antonio Maceo, but also indi cates that the Cuban leader was the victim of a treacherous plot formed by his own physician Dr. Zsrtucha. and the Marquis de Ahumada, who acts as captain general of Habana when Wey ler is absent in the field. The letter which was written by a prominent citi- j zee of Habana, whose name is with held in order that he may not fall under tbe displeasure of tbe Spaoisb authori ties is as follows : "Habana, Dec. 9, 1895. "Dear Friend Justo : We are at present under tbe sad impression caused by the death of our brave general, An tonio Maceo, murdered together with the greater part of hie st*9F, by the Spaniards, acting under the assassin, Major Cirujeda, and as instrumental in this horrible drama, Maceo's second surgeon, Dr Maximo Z?rtucba. "Convinced, as Wey 1er was, that notwithstanding his enormous army, he could do nothing against our gallant leader, who has so repeatedly defeated the Spanish generals in Pinar del Rio, he conceived ths idea of appeasing bis beastly instincts by cold-blooded mur der, and, makiog the best of the secret relations between Dr. Zsrtucha and the Marquis of Ahumada, be planned with the latter his hellish scheme Weyler took the field and in his absence, Ahmuda proposed, through Z?rtucha, a conference with Maceo, to take place at a certain point in the province of j Habana, with a view of arranging Dlans for the cessation of hostilities, ou I tbe basis of Cuba's independence, at;d a monetary indemnity to Spain, with, moreover, certain advantages that would be agreed upon for Spanish com merce and Spanish capital here iove>t ed. To carry out the plans, orders would be given to tbe detachments of troops stationed at (be trocha, in tbe section between Mariel and Guanajay, to allow Maceo, with his staff, to pass tbe military line unmolested. "These communications took time to mature, and to give them all semblance of truth, Ahmuda feigned that before acting he must make known his plans to Weyler for bis previous approval ; and this explains tbe sudden arrival of Weyler at Habana and his prompt re turn to Pinar del Rio. Having ar ranged the conditions and place of the meeting,'Macea crossed tbe trocha over the road to Guanajay without being molested by tbe forts, but once arrived at tbe place decided upon, be and bis party were greeted by a tremendous volley from the forces under Major Cirujedas, lying conveniently in ambush Most of tbe officers of his staff fell with General Maceo. Zartucha is alive because he was aware of tbe scheme and remained in the rear. Tbe Spaniards know where the bodies are, but are bent on feign-' Ing ignorance to blot out the vestiges of the enme. "Habana and all Spain are rejoicing because in the midst of their stupidity they bope that the war may end with j the death of this gailaDt leader -Far j from this, tbe spint of tbe Cubans has grown more ardent, and to-day tbe latter are resolved to make every sacri fice before laying dowo arms to the re lentless tyrants, and in this very pro vince of Habana, where our army is less numerous and disposed of less meanb of defense, the Cubans are ope rating with greater activity than ever, and not a day passes but that we do not hear in this city the firing on Cuanabacoa. "Tbe Spaniards may trea'cheroufely murder some of our patriots, but there is no earthly power that could annihi late tbe spirit of liberty floating now as ever over the Cuban people. An interesting opinion has just been rendered by Attorney General Harmon, in which he says that the mere sale or shipmeut of arms and munitions of war by persons in the United Stares to per sons in Cuba is not a violation of inter national law, however strong a suspi cion there may bo that they are to be used in the insurrection against the Spanish government ; that individuals in the United States bave a right to sell such articles and to ship them to whomsoever may choose to buy them, and that while the goods and sometimes the ship carryihg them are subject to seizure by the government within whose jurisdiction they may go, if its domes- ; tic laws and regulations are violated, I international law reposes no duty upon our government with respect to such j transactions, and tho shipment or car t ia<?o of such articles to Cuba does not become a violation of in tern attoria] law merely because they are not destined to a port there which is recognized by the Spanish government as ope;: to coca merce, nor rY.-cause they arc- to be or are landed by stealth. On the other hand, if the persons: supplying or car rying arms and ammunition from a place in the Usited States are in any wise parties to a design that force shall be employed against the authorities of Spain, and if men with hostile pur popes toward the Spanish government : shall also he taken on board and trans ported in furtherance of euch purpose, the enterprise is not commercial, and is in violation of international law and the United States statutes.?Brad etreete, i Serious Effects of the Freeze The recent freeze was more destructive to ', the forest than yon might suppose. A ride ! through a den^e woods showed that oaks, hickory, and black <_'um were b.okro off. Some of them as large one's htad. It seems hard to believe that the ice on the trees as we ! saw ir, had such weight as to break our strongest and toughest trees, yet such is the cnse. From almo-t summer weather such I a freeze in so slior' a time shows how change ; able our climate has gotten to be. With all ; the ice, the ground did notfreezi very deep i and the oats are not hurt very much. ! Pisgah- Dec 12th. Jas. E. D. Singers, public speakers, actors, auction eers, teachers, preachers, and all who are liable to over-tax and irritate the vocal or I gans, find, in Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, aea.'e, certain, and speedy relief A timely dose of this preparation has prevented many a throat trouole. Second Crop Pears. Mrs. J. A. Gainley, of this city bas a pear tree in her yard that bore a full crop of fruit in due season, and then shortly afterwards blossomed out again The fruit of the second crop had attained considered size when ha recen t blizzard c*me along and nipoed them. Holiday novelties in our Front Window, ! See them. J. F W. DeLorme Did You Ever Try Electric Bitters as a remedy tor youi troubles ? If net, get a bottle now and get re lief. This medicine has been found to be pecu liarly adapted t<> the relief and cure of all Fe male Complaints exerting a wonderful direct influence in giving strength and tone to the organs. If you Lave loss of Appetite, Consti p?tion, Headache Fainting Spells, or are Nervous, Sleepless, Excitable, Melancholy or troubled with Dizzy Spells, Electric Bitters is the medicine you need. Health and Strength | are guaranteed by its use. Fifty cents and one j do lar at J. F. W. DeLoriae's Drug Store. 3 I Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina, COUNT? OF SUM TER. COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. Sarah E Corbett in her own right andas Exe cutrix of the last Will and Testament of W B. Corbett, deceased?Plaintiff, against Wal ter L. Wilson, Lizzie Corbett, Agnes Corbett, Ethel Corbett and Richard D. Lee?'Defend ants. BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in the anove stated case, and dated June 11, 1896, I will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the City of Sumter, in said State, on Monday, January 4tb, 1897, being Salesday, between the hours of ?1 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the following premises, to wit : 1 Ali that plantation or tract of land situate in the county of Sumter, Lynchburg Town ship, State aforesaid, containing one hun dred and 6 ft j acres, bounded North by lands ofW. E Milla, East by lands of Marcus Wilson west by lands of H. W. Brearly and by Black River Swamp, aod South by lands of A. J Salinas & Sonp, also 2 That Dlantation or tract of land in said County, Township, aod State, containing fifty acres, bounded North by lands of W E Mills, East by lands of A. J. Atkins, Wes by lands of Marcus Wilson and South by land3 of A. J Salions & Sons. Terms of Sale: Cash. Purchaser to pay for all necessary papers. W. H. INGRAM, Master for Sumter County. Decemher 9 Master's Sale. The State of South Carolina. COUNTY OF SUMTER, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS. William F. Hcynsworth and B. Pressley Barron as Qualified Executors of the last Will and Testament of Samuel C. C Rich ardson, deceased?Plaintiff's, against An drew Flinn Cousar, Mar g ir et E Muldrow, Dr. Henry Stuckey and Robert C. McFj? din?Defendants. BY VIRTUE of a Decretal Order made in the above stated case, aud dated March 14th, 1896, I will sell at public auction in front of the Court House in the City of Sum ter, in said Staie, on Monday, January 4th, 1897, being Salesday, between the hours of 11 o'clock in the forenoon and 5 o'clock in the afternoon, the following premises, to wit: Parcel 1. AH tbat tract containing one hundred acres, more or less, situate in the town of Bishopvilie, in the county and State Hforesaid, bounded ou the northwest hy the public road or street leading to the DuBose s Bridge and by lets formerly part of this tract, heretofore conveyed by the said An drew Flinn Cousnr to Woodward, Hesron, Baskios, Galloway, Kelley, The N. & S. C. R. R Company, Shaw, Durant and the Trustees of the school, northeast by land* of dpt. J. W. Stuckey, southeast by land of estate of Anna E. Shaw and J E. Cousar and south west by the street or road leading to Lynch burg Parcel 2 The residence lot of said An drew Flinn Cousar situate in said town of Bisbo[ v?lle in county and State aforesaid, containing aoout one and one-half acres, bounded on the northwest by Und cf Dr. Dennis, northeast by land of Woodward, southeast by the DuBose's Bridge road or Street and southwest by lot of J. Durant Parcel ?>. That tract of land situate in said county and State, containing three bun- | dred and sixty-five acres of land more or less, bounded north by lands of J. W. Stuckey, Henry Dixon, R. 0. Dixon and j Jas. E. Cousar, east by the run of Lvnrhe's \ Creek (now river), south by land formerly of J. W. Stuckey, hut now of Dr. Henry j Stuckey atd west by land formerly of Anna ; Beshea, now said to be Luc?an Beshea. said tract being mortgaged to R. C. McFaddin as two separate parcels. Terms of Sale?One-half to ho paid in j caen, and 'he b ilance one year from the day ! of sale v.-ith interest from that day, payable ! annuali unti! the whole be paid, to be se- \ cured by the bond and mortgage of thp pur chases o? the prooerty purchased, to P.- exe cuted to the Master; i'r.c dwelliog house on said residenci* .?t lo be insured ?n a reason- ? noie amount against loss er damage by fire j aod ihe polir, or t'o!ic'.:-s of insurance to be assigned made payable to the said Muster (with leave however, t>? any purchaser to pay the whole of tba purchase money, or any greater portion ihereo? iban one-half in cash, orti) auticip-jte any payment The rncrt gH?es a??d bsnds to be taken by the Master upon such sales shall p:o?ide for the payment o? a reasonable fee to be fixed by the Master) by the purchaser for attorney':-, commissions | if Uva! or equitable proceedings shall he in- j stituted for the collection of the amount secured thereby, sj-id lee to he se-mrod by such mortgage. The attormes will receive one-third cash! and balance on a credit of one ar d two years, ; instead of one half cash Hod balance at one yesr, if purchaser prefers extension. Pur chasers to pay for all necessary papers. W. H INGRAM, Dec. 9. Master for Sumter County. WALSH & SHAW. FIRST FALL ANNOUNCEMENT, Have you looked for our ad before? You did nor see it? No, well we^knew you koew where we were, aod that you would come 10 us for Shoes. Until now. we bad nothing special to tell you?Now we have. We are working a scheme, now, which we r h ? r; k wiil please our parrons In addition to giving you the best Shoes to be had for prices asked, we are now having made for you a life size Cravon Por trait from any photograph you may leave with us?without charge, after the purchase of $10 in Shoes. Come and see how we work it. In addition to this inducement we have a limited quantity of Gents' Fine Shoes formerly sold at $6 which we are offering to close at $4. Come to see us. Yours to please. 7 alsh & Shaw* The Ptizzling Question Answered for You. It has always been a difficult one for every shopper to decide. We will assist you by giving you a list of suitables articles for every one, with a few of the prices. Our prices are as usual the lowest in the city and all goods strictly first class. For Your Brother or Gentlemen Friend? A pair of our fine Kid Gloves. Half dozen of our fine Linen Hem stitched Handkerchiefs Half dozen of our fine Silk Handker chiefs Half dozen of onr fine colored bor dered Silk Handkerchiefs One of our elegant Walking Sticks, ?eilver mounted A fine Silk Umbrella. A Sterling silver Hat Mark, Satchel or Umbrella Tag?we have these at half the regular prices A pair of fine Link Cuff Buttons? we have the very newest (hing in this line. A fine Leather Satchel oi Grip One of our special Holiday Neckties ?we have a special line of $1 i and 50c Neckties for X'mas You should see them, they are beauties. For Yo?r Sister or ?oung Lady? A silver mounted Pocket Book. A silver Manicure Set. Some of our fine Colgate & Co's Per fumery A fine Dressing Case. A fine Handkerchief and Glove Box A fine pair of Dresden China Vases. Half dozen fine embroidered Hand kerchiefs. Sterling silver Belt Buckle. Sterling silver Scissors A pair of fine Kid Gloves A box of fine Stationery. j For Father? ! A nice all-wool Suit of Clothes from j $5 to $S i A good heavy Overcoat. We are ! offering our entire stock at almost \ cost A serviceable Mackintosh??8 to ?8 A stout pair of Shoes?we have all prices and grades A box of Sox?fast black or colors? 6 pr$l A stvlish Hat?Alpines?86c, ?1 25, ?1 50. $2 00 and ?2 50. A fine Derby Hat??1, ?1 50, $2 and $2 50 A pair of heavy Woolen Gloves 25c to ?5c. "^or Mother? A nice Dress?we have the finest line of Dress Goods and Trim mings in the city A fine Cloak. A handsome Cape A fine Lace Collarette A serviceable Umbrella A fine pair of Shoes. An elegant Lamp. A Work Basket. Some of our nice Chinasvare For the Children? Dolls, Dolls, Dolls from 9c up Tea Sets from 15c up. Cups and Saucers from 14 cents up. Fancy Plates from 10 cents up. Chatterbox and other books. For Everybody. Books. Books. Books To sait the tastes of all at half the usual price. Remember that we give coupons for Furniture consisting of Rocking Chairs, Tables, Bo k Cases, Music Racks, Hat Racks, Writing Desks, &c, which are of themselves nice X'mas presents. These ate only a few of the many things to be had in our stores. In our GROCERY DEPARTMENT we have all the choice Canned Goods. Glass Goods Pickles. Dried Fruit, &c , that the New York market affords SOLICITING YOUR PATRONAGE WE ARE STRICTLY HIGH GRAD?!. The Best is the Cheapest. There is none tetter ^ than the. Finest in FirJ.sh. Best m quality of material ani wer! mansh?p. Style unequaled. Tool Steel Bearings. Seamless Steel Tubing-. Perfect in every detail. We arc "CUNNING" for you. Send for Catalogue. Elgin Sewing Macnine S Bicycle Go. ELGIN, ILLINOIS.