Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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h &OMFUCT 8?E? ?i - THE UNITED STATES ANO RUS? SIA DO NOT AGREE. "Washington, April 28.-No response has come to the State department as yet from either Ambassador McCor lllmick at St. Petersburg, or Minister & Conger at Pekin, to the inquiries re L specting Russia's demands in connec? tion with Manchuria. The officials Kare in a stete of suspense and uncer? tainty in view of the conflict in the semi-official dispatches from the Rus? sian and Chinese capitals. In the ab? sence of official statements of Russia's purpose the opinion prevails here that these Russian demands were |||*eaily put out in a tentative form last week and not in regular official shape. There is a good reason to believe that the Chinese Government itself let the demands leak out in order to secure the support of the Powers in its refus - al of the Russian tenders. Noting the intense public excitement over the proposition the Russian Government, it is surmised, took steps through the statement issued in St. Petersburg yesterday to abandon* several of the original demands, lt is not doubted that such reduction of the maximum demands was fully within contempla? tion when the tentative statement was thrown out. If this assumption, general in official circles here, is well founded, then Russia will" not further interfere with the consummation of the United States trade treaty with China, in? cluding as it does the new ports of Moukdam and Taku-Sh&n. On the other hand the fourth demand, charac? terized by the St Petersburg state? ments "as unimportant," is not so regarded here, for it amounts to an indefinite continuance under Russian direction of present conditions in China which will stop all reform movements. WHAT IS SAID AT TOKIO. London, April 28.--In a dispatch from Tokio, the correspondent of the Daily Mail says: The Russian charge d'affaires at Pe? kin told a Japanese journalist that the Japanese, English and Americans came to Manchuria with a political ob- j jcet, and that Russia's attempt ta ex? clude them was an act of self-defence. The Russian charge failed . to under? stand why Japan was not satisfied with her acquisitions in Korea and stretched out her hand toward Man? sch uria. American war vessels are assembling at Yokohama, continues the cores? pondent, supposedly in connection with the Manchurian situation. The Japanese and British ministers ' at Pekin have formally warned China against- the acceptance of the Russian demands. The Japanese hold proofs that Ad . mirai Alexieff, is using Chinese high waymea at Mukden to create disorder. In conclusion the representative of the Daily Mail says that the Russian au? thorities are buying large quantities of provisions at Tokio. 101KE?S FIBHT AFTEB ??RQ SAME; --- Ulr. Sentry Thinks One of the Simians Was Caught Cheating. The youngsters of Louisville were out in force at Brook and Kentucky streets all day yesterday. The arrival of the Gentry Trained Animal Show for a two days' engagement attracted . .great crowds of people to the show? grounds. There is always something unusual happening around a dog and pony show-something not down on the hiHs. Monkeys, while natural born mimics, are the ones who cut np the fanny capers, and yesterday afternoon a number of spectators who were look? ing around the horse tent saw some? thing they will never forget In some manner a pack of playing cards was thrown into one of the monkey cages. Shortly after the attention of the hangers-on was attracted by the "mon? key talk" of those little monarchs of mimicry. One of the monkeys was shuffling the cards, after a fashion, presently dealing ont a hand to the oth? ers. In a way peculiar to monkeyhcod -alone, the cards were picked up, thrown with a nourish all in a heap, the chat? tering being incessant Suddenly a shrill scream was heard, followed by a succession of cries. A hairy hand shot ont and a resounding smack was distinctly heard, as it connected with an object across the cage. Then for the space of ?alf a minute there was a fierce free-for-all fight in monkey land. The keepers hurried forward to separate the infuriated little fellows, bat it required half an hour's hard work to restore peace among the *'monks." **I don't know anything about it," Mr. Gentry said, when questioned with reference to the mix-up. "I suppose, though that the rascals had seen some of the boys sitting around playing cards some time or another, al? though the Gentry show does not per? mit card playing among its employees. How the cards got into the cage is one of the mysteries which may never be solved. None of the combatants was hurt, and as the monkeys say, they are sony it happened, and that they will never do it again, I decided that I could forgive them this time for cutting such shines before strang? ers. ' '-Courier-Journal. Made Young Again. uOne of Dr. King's New Life Pills each night for two weeks has put me zn my teens' again" writes D. H. Turner, of Deinpseytown, Pa. They're the best in the world for Liver, Stomach and Bowels. Purely vegetable. Never gripe. Only 25c at 5. F. W. DeLorme's Drug Store. BEY. THEODORE BRATTON, D. B. Elected Bishop of the Diocese of Mississippi. Jackson, Miss., April 30.- The diocesan council of the Protestant Episcopal church of Mississippi today elected Theodore Bratton, D. D., of Raleigh, N. C., bishcp of Mississippi. Dr. Bretton is a native of South Carolina and his friends in this State will hear with gratification of the honor conferred upon him. He is now rector of St. Mary's school at Raleigh, where many young ladies from South Carolina are in attendance. TOWN BURIED BY AVALANCHE. Temible Disaster to Frank, In British Columbia. Top of Turtie Mountain Drops on the Little Town-Houses Crushed Like Egg Shelis. Vancouver, B. C., April 29.-Over whelmled by countless tons of rock, this morning^ shortly after 4 o'clock and with probably 112 of its inhabit? ants killed almost instantly, the little mining town of Frank, in Southwes? tern Alberta, is threatened with com? plete destruction by flood tonight Old Man's River, which flows through the center of the town, is dammed up by the falling rock to the height of nearly 100 feet, and the entire valley above the town is flooded fer miles. A big body of water is pressing with force upon the dam, the only protection the town of Frank now has, unless the riv ershall find another channel. Should i the impromptu dam break the entire i village would be swept away. A dispatch from Frank says : "A tremendously loud reverberation shook the whole valley of the Old Man's River this morning at 4.10 o'clock, and scarcely had the in? habitants of this town awakened to a realization of the impending danger I when from the top of Turtie Moun [t&in, overlooking the settlement, mil ! lions of tons of rock were hurled. "The Frank mines, operated by the French-Canadian Coal Company, across the river from the town, were seen to be buried under hundreds of feet of rock just as the morning light ; was breaking. Inside of five minutes from the first thunderous shock and before , half the town realized what I had happened a small force of men had started to the relief of the miners, despite the great risk they ran of be? ing buried under the rocks, which were still being precipitated from the lofty mountain top. The volunteer relief force was unable to get into the mine, but managed to get near enough to determine that not a man at the workings had escaped death. Many were fearfully mangled. "The disaster was merciful to those men who were employed above ground, in that they must have been killed in? stantly, while those men in the work? ings of the mine may yet be alive if they have air to breathe. If all the air shafts to the mine were closed up under that awful avalanche all the men must have died by this afternoon. The disaster was not confined to the vicinity of the mine alone, for many of the dwelling houses in the town of Frank were demolished by the falling ^rock. Some of the occupants of these houses escaped death, but many others were instantly killed. It is conserva? tively estimated that the loss ef life will exceed 100 and the latest returns place the number of dead at 112. ANOTHER ACCOUNT. Buffalo, N. Y., April 29.-An official dispatch from the Canadian Pacific Railroad to the Associated Press says: Latest report from Frank, N. W. T., via MacLeod, N. W. T., says a volcanic eruption occured there at 4 a. m.. The earth opened up for three quarters of a mile in length and mil? lions of tons of rock slid off the top of Turtle Mountain, which overhangs the little town. The coal pit mouth and several buildings nearby were buried. It is estimated that the loss of life is about seventy residents of the town, and in addition about fifty miners are entombed in the mine. The Canadian Pacific Railway at once arranged for trains?to convey doctors, nurses and hospital stores, both from the east and west, to Frank. Postoffice Robbers Convicted. Greenville; April 29.-In the Fed? eral Court today Tom Hamilton, William Oliver and Joe Bird were con? victed of robbing postoSees at Antun, Pendleton County, and Iva, Anderson County; the robberies having been committed on the nights of February 2 and 3 respectively. Judge Brawley sentenced the convicts to serve five years each in the Atlantaprison. Twenty two witnesses were examined for the Government, while no testimony was offered by the defence. District At? torney Capers displayed marked abil? ity in the prosecution of the case. He was ably assisted by E. F. Cochran. At the conclusion of this case the Court began the trial of James Lang, Charles Rogers, H. B. Wilson and Walter Wood, charged with robbing the postoffice at Greer's, Greenville County, on the night of Januiary 16. Three witnesses were examined, by whom the Government established the fact of robbery. The hearing of the case will be continued tomorrow. It has excited considerable interest, and crowds are here to hear the evidence. Defendants are alleged to be members of a gang of postoffice robbers known as the Nolan gang. They are defend? ed by Frank Armfield, J. T. Jerome, of Monroe, North Carolina; Cothran, Dean & Cothran, of Greenville. They are said to ha^p plenty of money to fight the case and it is known that $1,400 has been put up as retainers. A Sure Thing. It is said that nothing is sure except death and taxes, but that is not altogether true. Dr. King's New Discovery for Con? sumption is a sure cure for all lung and throat troubles. Thousands can testify to that Mrs. C. B. Van Metre of Shepherd town, W. Va., says "I had a severe case of Bronchitis and for a year tried everything I heard of, but got no relief. One bottle of Dr. King's New Discovery then cured me absolutely." It's infallible for Croup, Whooping Cough, Grip, Pneumonia and Consumption. Try it. It's guaranteed by J. F. W. DeLorme, Druggist. Trial bottles free. Regular sizes 50c, $1C0. New York, April 29.-Stuart Rob? son, the veteran comedian, died to? night of heart disease at the Hotel Savoy. He was 67 year olds and had been on the stage" for fifty-one years. CASTOR! A For Infants and Children. Tbe Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Bin SIDE OF THE CASE. Has No Intention of Siezing Man? churia. WISHES ONLY TO PBESEVE ORDER. Statement of the Situation Made to Ambassador McCormick by the Minister of Foreign Affairs -Ports to Remain Open to All. Washington, April 29.-The State department has received a dispatch from Ambassador McCormick, at St. Petersburg, to the effect that the Russian minister for foreign affairs has assured him that the published re? ports of the proposed convention be tewen Russia and China relating to Manchuria are absolutely incorrect, and there is no foundation for the re? port that Russia demands that China shall refuse the requests of other Pow? ers for treaty ports and consulates in Manchuria. He has been assured that the Russian Government has no inten? tion to exclude other countries from advantages now enjoyed in Manchuria, or to confer exclusive privileges upon Russians; that the United States may be sure that nothing will be done to close doors now open, and that Ameri? can commerce and American capital are those which Russia most desires to attract. It is understand also that similar assurances were received by the Secretary of State from his Excel? lency, the Russian ambassador, yester? day afternoon. These advices have done much to re? move the feeling of anxiety and appre? hension which was aroused in Wash? ington by the first reports from Pekin of Russia's intention to dominate Man? churia. The officials are glad to take the Russian disclaimer just as it comes, without stopping to raise any point as to whether there has not really been a complete change in the Russian demands rather than an error in the critical statement from Pekin. There is no disposition to be hypercriti? cal, but the fact that nothing is said about Russian evacuation, according to the oirginal treaty, will, of course, justify our Government in keeping a close watch on North China and Mon? golia as well sa Manchuria. ANOTHER RUSSIAN DENIAL. St. Petersburg, April 29.-A semi? official note on the subject of Russian policy towards Manchuria, just issued, characterizes the demands ascribed to Russia in the dispatches from Pekin as being simply inventions, as already cabled to the Associated Press on the authority of the Russian foreign office. "No change has occurred," says the note, "in the intentions of Russia with reference to Manchuria. The ex? change of views about to occur be? tween the Russian minister and the Chinese Government can relate only to the measures to be adopted for insur? ing the preservation of order and tran? quility after the Russian troops have marched out of the province. Russia has absolutely no intention to place impediments in the way of foreign trade." RUSSIA EVACUATES MUKDEN. Yokohoma, April 29.-The Japanese foreign office today published a tele? gram announcing that Russia had completely evacuated the Shing-King Province of Manchuria. No details of the evacuation have been received from Russia officially. The same an? nouncement from the foreign office says: "Japan appreciittes America's moral support." Shinjj-King is the Chinese name for the province of Mukden, the capital of which, the city of Mukden, is also the capital of Manchuria." Taxation of Franchises. Albany, N. Y., April 28.-The court of appeals in a decision today unani? mously sustains the special franchise tax law, reversing the decision of the appellate division of the supreme court handed down at the January term and sustaining the decision of Judge Earl. The decision sustains the pro? vision for the assessment of the special franchises by the State board of tax commissioners. There were seven cases, all involving the same question, the validity of assessments upon the special franchises of the respondent corporations made by the State board of tax commission? ers under an act of 1899, which amend? ed the general tax law so as to include taxable real proprety, the rights of street railroad, gas, pipe line, tele? graph, telephone and similar public ser? vice companies in the public street and places. Taxes assessed during the three years since the passage of the law amount to $18,412,884, upon an assessed valuation in 1902, for intsance of $268,017,770. \ The Avalanche "at Frank. Seattle, Washington, April 30.-A special from Frank, N. W. T., says: The slide from Turtle Mountain continued throughout yesterday and last night at intervals, depositing rnilions of tons of limestone on that which had come down before, with the result that the inhabitants, be? coming panic-stricken, have fled for safety. But two residences in the entire town were used last night and those not by their owners, but by persons less timid, who decided to remain and take chances. In response to an appeal from the local board of trade, the Dominion Government has sent Wm. Pearce to act in its behalf. Mr. Pearce conferred with the citizens today and decided as to the steps for clearing away the ob? struction from the river so as to avoid a flood, which would entail further destruction of life and property, and of which there is imminent danger. Accompanying the Government agent, the Government today sent a force of mounted police by special train to protect the district, as thieves had ! commenced to operate. i- ?. - - Ravenswood W. Va., April 30.- j Burglars entered the postof?iee last ! night, blew open the safe and escaped j with nearly $10,000 without leaving a ! clew as to their identity. No one ! knew the place had been "robbed un- j til Postmaster McAdams opened the offce this morning. * COL JAMES G. GIBBES BEAD. A Sketch of his Long Life and Varied Career. Columbia, April 28.-Col. James G. Gibbes, whose life is intimately as? sociate with the history of the State, and which reads like a romance, died tonight after a brief illness. James Gaignard Gibbes was descended on both sides from old Colonial Smilies, his father, Dr. Koot. W. Gibbes, be? ing a descendant of Robert Gibbes, who was Governor in 1710, and his mother, Miss Gnignard being descend? ed from a former surveyor general of the province. James G. Gibbes was born in Columbia, on January, 6, 1829, and, after preparation in the Colum? ba Male Academy, graduated from the South Carolina College in 1847. He then took a special course in math? ematics and engineering, at the Cita? del Academy. In 1852 he was elected chief engineer of a railroad in Louisiana, the first one stretching west of the Mississippi. Two years later he returned to build the line between Columbia and Augusta, whose completion was delayed until after the war. j He was soon recognized for his ability, his indomitable energy, his speculative disposition and his skill in workmanship and his executive abililfz When the war began he was sent ^6 England by Mr. Memminger, Secre? tary of the Confederate States, as a fina-icial agent to negotiate a loan for $15,000,000. He found that he could place several hundred millions of dol? lars worth of bonds, and strongly urged Mr. Memminger to negotiate the full amount, on the ground that if Great Britain became a creditor of the Confederacy for four or five hun? dred millions,' she would not let the United States conquer. But there was no authority for such an issue, and the opportunity was lost. Return? ing home Mr. Gibbes was put in charge of the Saluda Factory, and was a powerful adjunct in providing yarn and cloth that were greatly needed. He organized a system of blockade running. Through this he became ! enormously wealthy, counting his pos I sessions by the millions in Confed j erate money and spending it like water with lavish generosity. He advanced between one and two million dollars in Confederate money, equi? valent to several thousand in gold, to United States officers imprisoned in Columbia, accepting notes that were repudiated after the war? He was one of the props of the Confederacy. When Sherman reached Columbia Col. Gibbes, as alderman, accom? panied Dr. T. J. Goodwyn, the mayor, and surrendered the city. He witnessed the shame? ful burning and wholesale sacking of the city and saw his father's residence, wiith thousands of dollars in medals, curios, rare books and pamphlets gutted and burned. Owing to Dr. Godwyn's age and health, he turned over the administration of the city to Col. Gibbes as mayor pro tem. With the greatest energy he set about the task of feeding about ten or fifteen thousand homeless, destitute people. Sherman left a herd of five hundred old and tough beeves in the campus of the College, and these were killed and distributed. Regular rations were given out, partly supplied by Sherman and partly gathered from the surround? ing country. m Col. Gibbes's personal expenditures reached $160,000 so far as he could es? timate it When he was asked by the city, council how he should be re? paid, he pointed to a sack of coffee bearing the mark "16 pounds," and said: "I will take that and sign re? ceipts." He held the office of collector of internal revenue in 1865 and 1866. I Between the years of 1870 and 1890 he was engaged in building railroads in Florida and accumulated large pro? perty, which was lost by failure of the corporation and repudiation of bonds. In 1876 he stumped the State for Hampton, and was noted for his in? exhaustible repertory of campaign jokes and anecdotes. In 1890 he was made State land agent for the sinking fund and by his knowl? edge of the State and ability as sur? veyor, restored at least a million acres of land to the tax-books. His hand was open to everbyody and he gave away and loaned several fortunes. Up to the last he was a marvel of industry and activity. CoL Gibbes had a re markabe memory and a wide range of knowledge, and he was a most enter? taining conversationalist. Some months ago he was induced to write a book on the burning of Columbia, which is a valuable contribution to history, and proves conclusively that the city was destroyed by Sherman's army. Col. Gibbes was twice married, first to Miss McCullough, of Mobile, Ala., in 1856, and second to Mrs. Gilchrist, nee Waller, by both of whom he had children. Col. Gibbes was one of the landmarks of Columbia, and had prob? ably a more extensive acquaintance with the lands of the State than any j other man living. He will be greatly ? missed both in business and social' circles. Tallahassee, Fla., April 29.-The House today voted to reconsider Rep? resentative Long's resolution and pass? ed it by a vote of 45 to 15-one more than the necessary majority. The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution which would divide the school fund between the races in proportion to the amount paid by each. Indications point to the defeat of the resloution in the senate. New York, April 29.-A statement is published here, said to be made by Lord Syveden, who will head a visit? ing body of English Parliamentarians, that he was once an humble fisherman in Charleston, S. C., but the earth? quake broke him. This popular remedy never fails to effectually cure dyspepsia, Constipation, Sick . leadache, Biliousness And ALL DISEASES arising from c. 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It assimilates the Food, regulates the Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and natural sleep. The Children's Panacea-The Mother's Frieud. GENUINE CASTORSA ALWAYS Tie Kind You Haye Always Bought In Use For Over 30 Years. THC CENTAUR COMPANY. 77 MURRAY STREET, NEW YORK CITY. -?-.m.MMIIilll-MMMfflMHfi ?fe. Sumter, S. C., Dec. 1, 1902. JITST ARRIVED Thirty Headh Coice HORSES ?? MULES. This shipment contains some of the smoothest and nicest mules ever brought to this market. Come and see them, whether you wish to buy or not. A look will be worth the trouble. Respectfully, ANSLEY D. KARBY. Sept 17 Corn. Oats, Hay, Ship Stuff. Hulls and ?. Seed Meal. Carolina R. P. Seed Oats at HABBY & gi] STABLES. Also full line of standard grade Wag? ons, both one and two horse. Buggies, Harness, Carriages We also have on hand a full line of building material, such as Lime, Cement, Plaster Paris, Hair, Laths, Fire Brick, Terra Cotta Pipe Stove Flues, &c. We want to give you prices when you need any of above, and we w?l get your patronage. Yours truly, HARB Y & CO. Aug 8 DO YOB NEED? A Good Grain Drill ? A Firs-class Hay Press A Mower or Rake A Good Horse or Mule, A nice Buggy, Carriage, Wagon, Harness, or any Farming Implements. If you do call on or write to me for prices. I can supply your needs, and the prices will please you. W. fi. BOYLE, Oct 22 SUMTER, S. C.