?be mmm of tie srey. -. State Reunion of the Confederate Veterans. Greenville, Aagnst 6.? The Annnal Reunion of the South Carolina Con federate Veterana, which began here today, has brought crowds of visitors to Greenville. Every hotel, boarding house, priviate residence, and in fact almost every place available for sleep ing quarters, is occupied. Never be fore has the city entertained such an immense throng of people. The at tendance is estimated at five thousand, including two thousand, five hundred Veterans, the remainder being spon sors, maids of honor and visitors gene rally. Every one seems to be having a great time. The first session of the Veterans was held this morning in Ohicora College Auditorium, with two thousand veter ans and a score Of sponsors and maids i *>f honor present. Addresses of wel- j come were delivered by Ex-Governor W. L, Mauldin and City Attorney B. j A. Morgan, in behalf of the local vet erans and the city of Greenville, re- j spectively. Commander. T. W. Carwile responded in a graceful manner. The annual address was delivered by CoL Root. Aidrich, of Barn well. The reception tendered this after noon by Camp William Beattie, Sons j of Veterans, to the sponsors and maids I of honor was a grand success, overj two hundred persons attending. Tonight the visitors were entertain ed by an "Old Folks" Concert," given by the Daughters of the Con- j federacy. Tomorrow a barbecue and picnic will be given to the visitors in Green ville Park; and an en tart ai meant by D. Ii. Leftwich in the evening. Fatal Electric Accident. Florence, August 7.?Mannie Gregg, the negro porter employed by Mr. J. W. Farmer to deliver ice, was electro cuted in Farmer's market, on Evans street, here last .night. There was a terrible storm raging and Gregg was sent to get a piece of ice for a custom er. The negro attempted to turn on the incandescent light in order to see what he was doing, and as he touched the globe of the light he was seen to sway and fall. The skin from the hand was found sticking to the lamp, which was evidence that he had receiv ed a full charge of the current. He was dead in a second's time, for physi cians were quickly called in, but to no avail. Coroner Cooper held an in- j ouest over the body today and the ver ; diet was in accordance with the facts as stated. Barbarity in Washington. .?:? - j Spokane, Wash, August 7.?When I . the sheriff* with the body of Tracey, drove through Davenport, hundreds of persons followed up the street and crowded about the wagon. By the time the wagon reached the morgue the streets' were crowded and the morgue doors had to be closed. Seve ral persons were allowed to see the body and then the trouble began. Everyone wanted a relic and in a short time nothing was left but the body. Some one even picked up the blood satined handkerchief which had been used by Tracey to keep from bleeding to death. Many locks of the despe- ! rado's hair were carried away, and in some places his head had been made bald. His trousers were cut into stripe. Before they were divided they were cut into smaller pieces. Many of Tracey's cartridges were divided among the members of the posse. Electricity?A Technical Tale. - " The generation of electricity con sists in splitting off an electron from the atom, " says the London Electri cian. "The electron then produces a stress in the ether similar to that due to a*negatively' charg?e body, though we do not know as yet whether the positive charge is due to a special elec tron or not. 1^ it is, we have not yet succeeded in isolating the positive electron, but it is supposed to be about ten times heavier than '.;he negative electron. In any case, we have here an elementary negative charge of about one-ten-billionth of the absolute unit and an elementary positive charge of the same amount These elementary charges at tract each ether and repel similar charges. They can associate with clusters of neutral particles. A nega tive electron thus associated with ordinary matter becomes a * negative ion' and a positive electron becomes a /positive ion.' Conduction consists of the wandering of positive ions down the potential gradient, and of negative ions up the potential gradient "This wandering can take place in metals. It then produces heat by col . lision with the molecules of the metal, and a magnetic field by the motion of the charges. In a liquid the energy of motion is consumed ic the splitting up or 'ionization' of neutral mole cules. Every current of heat is asso ciated with a transportation of ions, and here the whole field of thermo electricity is entered. In the vacnm tube ions move with lesa restraint. Negative electrons are shot off from the cathode with the velocity of light, or something very nearly approaching it and where they strike upon a solid they produce explosive ether waves of remarkable penetrating power which are known as Roentgen rays. When shey hit gaseous particles they ionize them, and in doing so develop great heat and light, thus giving rise to the whole fascinating vista of vacum discbarges. ? "Nor is their wonderful activity confined to the fields enumerated, for the whole phenomena of magnetism are based upon the electron. When ever an atom has a high valency, such as iron, cobalt or nickel, it ap pears that the free electrons which constitute these valencies revolve around the rest of the atom. These revolutions produce whirls in the ether which are known as magnetic displacements or stresses, or ' lines of force,' and whenever a 'conductor,' i. e., a body containing freely movable ione (say one for every five thousand neutral atoms) is moved through these whirls, the ions are set moving in opposite directions with a velocity of about one centimeter per second, and we have the whole phenomena of induced currents." ! jinny Kzmmrn ; KISSES THE SPONSOR,, The iSallant Confederate Could Not Retreat. A Fine Tribute Adopted by the U. C. V. Convention ; ?lection of Officers and Adjournment. Special to The State. Greenville, Aug. 7.?The reunion convention adjourned sine die at 6 o'clock this evening after .a harmoni ous session of two days. The election of officers resulted in the unanimous choice of Gen. Thos. W. Carwile for division commander; Gen. Zimmer man Davis, first brigade commander; Gen. B. H. Teagne, second brigade command. In like manner the follow ing veterans were.chosen to serve on the State pension board, W. D. Starl ing, Columbia; W. H. Hardin, Ches ter^. M. Lebby, Charleston. Blesolutions *>f thanks offered by Gen. J. Moore of Hampton to the citizens of Greenville for their hospi tality where adopted by a rising vote. The meeting place for next year was left to Gen. Carwile, division com mander. ? Maj. W. M.'Foster of Spar tanburg,' and W. W. Lumpkin of Co lumbia made beautiful and entertain ing speeches just before adjournment, and the convention united in singing : "When the roll is called up yonder." The benediction was pronounced by Maj. W. M. Foster, and thus was ended one of the most delightful ses sions yet held by the veterans. The best of order has prevailed throughout the meeting. THE SECOND DAY. Special to The State. Greenville, Aug. 7.? The second day of the reunion of the United Confede rate Veterans of South Carolina dawn ed clear and warm. Long before the sun rose the streets resounded with the steady tramp of the veterans whose numbers were greatly augumented by arrivals during the night. The hotels are crowded to overflowing, but the hospitable homes of citizens are thrown wide open. Everybody is in a good humor and none seem to enjoy the occasion more than the old soldier whose span of life apparently is beyond "three score and -ten." While the business meetings are en joyable, the veterans seemingly prefer the social intercourse on the streets and in their temporary homes, where scenes and incidents that long since have passed into memories are recount ed with the same interest as if they transpired only a few days ago. This, morning at 10 o'clock the veter ans gathered in the auditorium of Chicora college to participate in the proceedings of the day. Every seat was occupied and a glance over the crowd revealed the fact that by far the ma jority of the heads had been whiten ed by the heavy frost of time. It was a, pretty and at the same time an af fecting scene. The meeting was called to order by CoL Thos. W. Carwile. In the absence of Rev. J. H. Thorn welL D. Dc, the regular chaplain, Capt. R. H. Jennings, the State treas urer, asked God's blessing upon the reunion. He prayed that at each suc ceeding meeting the veterans be more closely knitted together in the bonds of fellowship and brotherly love and as then* ranks become depleted those who remain will be living epistles of all that is true and noble and, that they bring no reproach upon the cause which xs not lost. At the conclusion of Mr. Jennings' prayer C?pt Thomas Ducket of Lau rens ascended the rostrum and waved the old tattered flag of the Third regi ment of South Carolina infantry which called forth rounds of applause*. From the top of the flag was suspend ed Capt. Duckett's old army hat* the top of which had been penetrated by a bullet.. It is said that the regiment over which this flag floated had every field officer either killed or wounded. . Coi. J. M. Austin of Atlanta ad dressed the veterans. He is a South ; Carolina boy and his father and moth er, Dr. and Mrs. W. EL Austin, were perhaps the most interested listeners in the audience. His was an able ad dress and commanded the closest at tention. When he painted the scene surrounding the southern homes when the soldier boys then in the vigor of young manhood responded to the call of their country more than half the audience was moved to tears. When ' he said that the motto of the women from Maryland to Texas was: "I would rather be the widow of a soldier than the wife of a coward," the audi ence arose and applauded. In the midst of his speech Gen. M. C. Butler entered the hall and some one yelled, "Butler," which was the signal for an ovation. In conclusion CoL Austin paid a pretty tribute to that grand old chief tain,^ Wade Hampton, whose familiar face is most sadly missed on this occa ions. By special request Miss May Maul din sang "Old Homespun Dress," a paraphrase on "The Bonny Blue Flag," which was enjoyed by all. The event of the day was the memo rial on Gen. Wade Hampton, which was unanimously adopted by a rising vote. This memorial was- presented by its author, CoL Jas. A. Hoyt. CoL Hoyt was followed by Gen. M. C. Butler, who spoke in high praise of the illustrious dead. At the conclusion of Gen. Butler's eulogy Capt. Zimmerman Davis of Charleston and U. R. Br?ks of Co lumbia added to tne tributes paid the chieftain. On the motion of Gen., S. S. Crit tenden of Greenville a message of greeting was sent the Louisiana divi sion of Confederate veterans, now in session at New Orleans. On motion of CoL Griffith a resolu tion was adopted providing for the re cording of the death of any veteran and that the records be kept in the Winnie Davis library fire proof vault at Lime Stone College, near Gaffney. A letter of resret was read from Miss Elizabeth Lumpkin of Winthrop col lege, who had been invited to welcome the veterans. It will be remembered that it was she who electrified the vet erans at the reunion in Columbia a little more than a year ago. The vet erans applauded the very mention of her name. Gen. Thos. W Carwile made the re port on the soldier's home. Col. James Armstrong then address ed the meeting. He was at his best today. His witicism kept the audi enee in an uproar ?f laughter. He spoke of his life of "single blessed ness' ' and candidly admitted that it was not his fault. In his desperation he appealed to the ladies to take pity on him, referring especially to the pretty young lady sponsors and maids of honor. He admitted that such* a union would be an exemplification of May and December. "But," said Col. Armstrong, "I repeat that if one of these pretty young ladies will take pity on me and come forward I will gladly commit my keeping into her hands." The words had scarcely fallen from his lips when Miss Gertrude Epperson, of Sumter, sponsor for Camp Dick j Anderson, and a bewitchingly pretty I young woman, walkedp ubeside him, extended her hand and said: "Here I A-m, Mr. Armstrong, will you have me?" Col. Armstrong first turned as white as his naturally florid complex ion would permit, then red and finally ^ as blue as an egg plant. The audience howled, many press ing forward extending their hands in congratulation, while the youn? lady looked into his face enjoying his con fusion. Col. Armstrong became despe rate. The crowd continuing to shout and applaud, with one convulsive effort, he reached out and put his arm around her waist, and before she could release herself from his grasp, implanted a kiss on her left cheek. It was then somebody else's turn to blush. About 2 o'clock the line of parade was formed and marched down Main street to the park, where a delightful barbecue was served. THY TO COME TO CHARLESTON. Cotton Mills Appeal to the State Railroad Commission. ' Columbia, August 7.?One of *the most important and significant com plainte that has ever been lodged with the South Carolina railroad commis son is that of "sundry cotton mills asking reduction in freight rates." The petition is signed by Presidents Ellison A. Smyth, Jas. L. Orr, John H. Montgomery, Lewis W. Parker, W. E. Lucas and Thos. C. Duncan, in their own behalf, and indirectly their contention is that of practically all the cotton mills in the State, be cause any material reduction in the rates from Spartanburg or other given point, must lead to reductions from other points upon a ^corresponding sabis. The case of the cotton mills has been elaborately and excellently prepared, and has been put in shape largely through the work of Mr. Augustine T. Smythe, who appears on the record as counsel, together with his firm, Smythe, Lee & Fost, Haynesworth, Parker & Patterson. The copies of the complaint were re ceived and filed at the railroad com missioners' office this morning?arriv ing here by express last night. Copies, of the paper were served during the day upon local representatives of the various interested ra? I roads. Under the law the railroads are given thirty days in which to prepare for reply and, un less a date can be arranged by mutual consent for the hearing, the commis sion will announce a date for the hear ing of the case?not before the end of the thiry days after the filing of the papers. Then the railroad commissioners for South Carolina will have to consider the bald proposition as to whether the rates on manufactured cotton goods to Charleston are too high or cot, and if they are too high what is a reasonable rate for the service rendered. The commission will consider wheth er the rate is reasonable and in con junction with that, whether the freights are being diverted from Charleston and, if so, why, and whether the rates, are in any way re sponsible. The 'whole question is one of intense interest to the commercial interests of the State, and especially to Charleston. The cotton mills, it is to be remem bered, have presented a strong and clear statement and the other side will be heard at the hearing of cause, and no doubt it will be a most interesting hearing. MB. MgMAST?R WILL RUN. He Entered the Senatorial Race Thursday. Charleston, Aug. 8.?Mr. Fitz Hugh McMaster, heretofore announced as a candidate for re election to the Legis lature,' issued a statement yesterday, in which he said that he would make the race for the State Senate against Mr. George F. Von Kolnitz, Jr. When asked for an expression of his views Mr. McMaster gave out the fol lowing statemi. Jt: "I have entered the race for the Senate because my life-long loyalty to the Democratic party permits me to offer for any office within her prima ries, which I am competent to fill. At this particular juncture I am en couraged to believe that the high honor sought may be won by one hav ing a-clean record, standing solely on bis own personality, and seeking no endorsement or support save the man hood of the Democracy of Charleston. " It is scarcely necessary for one hav ing m reycord to say that my candi dacy is not at the suggestion or under the patronage of any individual or fac tion. My friends are kind enough to say that I would represent Charleston worthily in the Senate, and it is my ambition to fill that high position and to give Charleston the best that is in me of service. "F. H. McMaster." Trinidad, Colo, August 7.?Sixteen men are known to have been killed and some others are reported missing as the result of an exlposion of gas in one of the mines of the Union Coal and Coke Company at Bowen, six miles from here, at 7 o'clock tonight. The work of rescuing the bodies was begun at once and four had been taken out at 10 o'clock. No names are ob tainable at this time. The mine em ploys about sixty men. They are all American and Irish, no Mexicans or Italians being employed. Most of the dead men are said to be married. Only meagre details have been received here. The best physic? Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablet?. Eas-y to take. Pleasant in effect. For sale by Dr. A. J. China. SEASIDE RESORT DESTROYED. Hotel Oceanic at Carolina Beach a Total Wreck. Thirteen Guests Were Injured. Wilmington, N. C, Aug. 7.?Dur ing a terrific wind storm which pass ed over Carolina Beach, 20 miles from Wilmington, at 9 o'clock last night, the Hotel Oceanic was razed to the ground and 13 guests more or less injured, one fatally. As telephonic communciation was cut off by the storm and the roads were piled up with trees and debris, news did not reach the city until 4 o'clock this morning, when medical aid and nurses were sent down on a special boat, bringing the injured ones to this city. The storm at Wrights ville Beach was of no consequence. "So Awfully Durned Uncertain." An Epic Od?, Dedicated To Our Candidates. The County Campaign Is What? Great Scott! Better ask, what not? Johnston, first, plenty of prosperity and liquor. Tick-Tack, Over-back. Trenton?dry 99 years ? Cuts ponds, Jack and sucker and trout and bream. Rainsford and Mayson first of the team. Click-Clock! Another knock. Courteoucha sirmen, few of words, Coleman, Waters, Bean, Geo. W. Crouch in Minick's pouch. Red Hill, West-Side?hot and dusty. Uncle Iv. Morgan, strong and lusty, ~ Oh my eye ! Nothing musty M. P. Wells?of wedding bells, And golden shells?all rivals quells. William A. Byrd, mighty piert baby, Superintendent &c, perhaps mayby. All so awfully durned uncertain ! Horse foot and dragoons, all to Berea. Oh foolish Bereans, who hath be witched you? Thomas H. Rainsford, he of the silver tongue, And many good deeds towards his neighbors, Not letting his left hand know what his right doeth. Augustus Edmunds?bing, bang, bung ! Are you able To turn and twist, Like a contortionist? Bat it?Biff! Preston Brooks Mayson, Saf? as in a caisson. " Two miles high. Your uncle Bob Parks, Rising with the larks, A man who to wisdom ever harks. H. W. Dobey and Jakey Haiti wanger, j A straight good man and a jolly ping ponger. Small but smart?A. A. Glover? Of free school soup a faithful lover. ! Parksville?where? there! Ring Jaw Sboals?boast with poles. Uncle Jass! "D. A. J;" "L. F. D;" "West-Side." Oh, my? In the eye ! Down again?give him h-11! Crawl, sprawl. Let it fall ! James W. DeVore?" Somewhat of a Liar." Young lawyer by the name of Smith John? No, Monz?n. Bright as steel. Trapp McManus?mighty slugger, Best fellow in the world?watermelon plugger. Christopher Columbus Williams. Who is he? Great Scott, don't know him? The strong man that struck Billy Pat terson ! Jump-hump ! Tip-top ! Snippity snap! So peculiarly durned uncertain ! Republican?Saturday, Aug. 16th. James T. Mims?on highest limbs. D. D. Padgett?Delphi?Mighty fine record. Peter Ouzts in Registration boots. J. D. Allen?bound for heaven, Who doth with good the whole lump leaven. A. R. Nicholson who knows the busi ness well, And of school matters all useful things may tell. Chicken fried ! Open-top tarts ! Bacon?beans?honey, Booze ! ! ! Who says it? Kill him. Booze in gripsacks! Goes behind bushes. Fuss X?"Seventy-Six !" Who ever saw it? Chronicle man never did. Before God he never did. Only heard it. And slightly smelt it. Last but not least?hot stuff?Reho both? Where Turkey creek floweth down to ' the sea. Rehoboth! Sure enough?more hot stuff. Honest, horney-hand Bob Oochran, Mighty hard to find a better one, Without it be A. G. Williams He who maketh his bread down by Edisto. James Minick, John O Herrin, E Miller, J E Dobeby, W Cheat ham, D Grice, W A Balckwell, J 0 Scott, C Mathis, J W R De Laughter, R C Griffis, Ed Turner, James A Holland ! ! ! Here they come ! Never Stop ! D?d hot! Pop?pop ! Fuss X?"Seventy-Six"?Ginger Beer ?Tobasco Sauce. Now you know, Sure enough? Its hot stuff ! Durned uncertain! Preacher Barr's nineteen hundred ! So awfully durned uncertain ! Red hot ! Loves the dear people ! Pistol 20 inches long Three pounds in weight. Peace?harmony?brotherly love. Da of Judgment?August 26th. Red hot! Gee Whiz ! Joe Reece's hash ! So awfully durned uncertain ! So essentially durned uncertain ! So pluperfectlv durned uncertain ! That's what The county campaign is. ?James T. Bacon in Edgefield Chron icle. Crepe paper Sc. the roll. Osteen's Book Store. The Kind You Have Always Bought, and which has been, in use for over 30 years, has borne the signature of - and has been made under his per o^-- sonai supervision since its infancy.