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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
A NEW MOVE BY ALLIASCEMES.
They Hold a Secret Meeting and Criticise
Southern Democrat

Topeka, Kan, August 21.-About
one hundred we'll known Alliancemen
and eN-Republicans met this afternoon
and took steps to bring before the eX-
Union soldiers in the Alliance the
position which the Democrats in the
South have assumed toward the new
party.
1t was a novel gathering, controlled
by S. B. Bradford, ex-Attorney General,
who, for the past week has been secretly
sending marked copies of Southern
Democratic papers to the men in the
new party.
These papers criticised the existing
pension laws and complimented the
new party in the South on its adher-
ance to Democratic principles.
Gen. Bradford kept all knowledge OF
the meeting even from the Republican
leaders, and made the gathering as far
as possible an Alliance conference. The
men who were assembled signed an
address in which they called upon all
the eN-Republicans in the Alliance
to consider we'll the situation in the
South.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
AGAIN AT WAR.
The CLASSY Mountain Moonshiners Have
Bloody Battle at Church.
lSnecial to State

GREENyILLE, S. c., August "a
CLASSY Mountain township, this county,
the scene OF several bloody tragedies in
recent years and of numerous fights,
was the scene yesterday Of terrible
tragedy, in which one man was killed,
another mortaliy wounded and three
others severely injured, one Of them
reported fatally.
CLASSY Mountain is the home Of the
moonshiner and Of as desperate lot of
men as ever lived, although there are
good and peaceful citizens living in the
township.
Four Yeas age Ben Ross was shot
dead through the window Of his home
for threatening to expose the moon
sinners. Deputy Marshal Odum and
Deputy Marshal Eightower were seri-
ously wounded, and q year ago big
Bilin Howard was killed in the road
Cue Sunday afternoon by his cousin,
George Ceuter. Feuds exist between
near relatives, and blood relationship is
no proof against the deadly bullet.
Services We're held Sunday at the
Mountain Hill Baptist Church, little
building on the summit of CLASSY
and the day for feet washing"
More than once before the congregation
had been disturbed by fights and shoot
ing scrapeS, but that ofyesterday was
general battle and the congregation
quickly dispersed to places of safety.
The report received here is that Joshua
Howard and Luther Durham became
involved in a difficulty. Howard shot
Durham in the mouth and thigh.
"Babe" Durham, Luther Durham's
brother, then shot and nor ally wouI-
ded Joshua Howard, and, turning
suddenly, killed Massina Howard. The
firing became general, and, when over,
it was found that Richard Howard and
Sherman Bridgman, who had aided the
DurhaHs, We're severely wounded,
Bridgman having been shot in the
mouth. Richard Howard disappeared,
and is thought to have died, making
three killed. Luther Durham may not
die, and BridgmaG will recover.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
WEALTH OF THE PEOPLE
The Census Bureau Says It Is $1,000 per
Capit2-South C&rolina's Decrease.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2S.-The Census
Bureau to-day issued . bulletin on the
assessed valuation Of real and personal
property Of several States and Terri
tories. The valuations are shown for
wears Of 1880 and 1880 with the ezcep-
ton of Michigan, which is for 1886, and
Arkansas, Delaware, Iowa, Mississippi,
New Mexico, washington and Nyo-
ming, which are for 1889.
The bulletin shows that the assessed
value of all property has increased
from 6,902, 993, ,543 in 1880 to 81, 49,
5S9,SO4 in 1890, an increase during the
decade of S7,S46, ,596, ,26l: an amount
equivalent to the true value Of all prop
erty as returned by the United States
census in 1859 (S7, ,135, 7SO, ,22S.)
Should it be found upon the COM
pietiop OF inquiry in relation 20 the
true value OF all property in the United
States that the same relation exists IN
1880 between the assessed valuation
and the true valuation as existed IL
1880 the absolute wealth Of the United
States according to the eleventh census
may be estimated at $62, SIC, ,GO0,O0O or
nearly 81 ,000 per capita as against S3.l4
per capita in 1850, 80 per capita in
IS70, and $50 per capita in 1880.
The fn&l returns, showing the aoso-
lutte wealth of the country, will neres-
ssrily be among the last publications
of this Office, SIS complete data for the
calculation is rot available until after
inquiries relating to agriculture and
manufactures have been finished. The
increase of assessed valuation is as fol-
lows in states named:
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
Up IN a Balloon.

WILMINGToS, y. G. August PA
remarkable baS aSoon ascension was made
Yesterday afternoon at Carolina Beach,
a summer resort fifteen miles below
Wilmington. Charles Williams, a ne
gro helper to the seronaut, became en-
tangled in the guys to the balloon just
as it was ready fer the ascent. While
struggling to release himself, the bal
loon suddenly shot upwards, leaving
the nronaut ca the grouEd and carry
ing the terrified ne@r1 to height
5000 feet. The balloon fell p mile
away, and it was. uppos, d that Wi =
liams had been killed, but Just before
reaching the ground he succeeded in
disentangling himself flou the ropes
and escaped uuhurt.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
Transfer of the Richmond and Ganrille
Headquarters.

WASHINGTON, August 22.-This was
moving day with the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company. The en-
tire outfit Of the headquarters, furni-
ture, records, books, papers and clerks
was transferred from this city to At
lapta, which will henceforth b" the site
of the general offices Of the company,
as that city is more central to the gen
eral business of the company. Tonight
the offices were shipped in two special
trains one for passengers and the other
for freight. These trains will reach
Atlanta at about - o'clock tomorrow
night, in time to enable the business
OF the company to be conducted as
usual Monday morning.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
SENATOR NEITT'S POSITION.
he il not :, Third Party Man, and Believes
the Alliance VIII Control the Demo-
cratic Party.

TO the Editor of The Herald and
News: AS a synopsis of my speech
made at FelleTs' barbecue has been
published in your paper, and al asser-
ton made that / declared myself q
Third party man, which is not true, l
feel that the subject is Of sufficient I'M
importance for me to make a concise
statement Of my views and position.
The Alliance is a non-partisan social
and political organization. The de-
mands that are now receiving the at
tention of the country are national IN
their character, and are made i'll the
interest of the producers and theindus-
trial classes Of our people. | can see no
hope Of prosperity for Us unless these
demands are carried to a successful
issue. Therefore, l consider it my para
mounu duty as citizen to work for the
success Of the means.
AS member of the Alliance [ am
not bound to any party. AS citizen
can act with any party l please. AS a
citizen of South Carolina have always
acted with the Democratic party, and
believe I shall continue to do so, and
not at at the expense Of tine Alliance
demands. While | place principle
higher than party, and prefer " b:fore
party, can see no reason of necessity or
expedience why Alliaucemen of South
Carolina should withdraw from the
Democratic party. If they should, it
would carry the greater portion OF the
party with them them. 1t is my pres
ent opinion that Alliance demands IN
South Carolina should in 1892 be made
an issue in the Democratic party. l
am fully satisfied that when the de-
mands are fully understood-and the
people are now studying them with re-
merkable interest-those who favor the
demands will compose 4 very large ma
jority of the Democratic party and Will
easily contolit.
Respectfully,
Jos. l.. kElTT.
Sondleys, S. g., August 24, 1881.
HE STICKS TO IT.
The Herald and News does not be-
lieve that the correspondent desired to
misrepresent Senator Keltt. He was
in Newberry yesterday, and being in
formed of what Mr.. Keitt has to say
this week, writes as follows in rePly:
I'm giving the synopsis Of MIR. }. l..
Keitt's speech, at Fellers' barbecue on
1lth instant, | used his own words
when he answered the questions as to
the Third party. He said just what
your correspondent sent, although he
may now attempt to say it is not true
and define his position"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
Hcats Forty Acres and Il Mule.

RALEiGH, n. G., August 2l:-John
H. Williamson, one of the leading ne
gro politicians of this State, eX-nelnoer
of the legislature and editor of the
Raleigh Banner, proposes to run for
Congress next year on unique plat
form. 1t contains one plank, as fol-
lows: That Congress provide for the
payment, at the rate Of $500 per head,
of the 4,OC00G0 slaves set free by late
war-$200 Of this amouRt 20 be paia to
the owner Of each slave, or bis heirs,
and 500 to each freedman, Or bis heirs.
1t will take $1,000, 100000 to do this,
and Williamson proposes to supply the
funds 10y issuing2 per cent. iifty-Tear
bonds to that amount.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
Twins Ninety-one Years Old.

SALEM, Mass, August 2l.-Mrs.
Hannah Eustis and Miss Sarah Barr,
twin sisters, of Wakefield, are at present
the guests Of their niece, Mrs. Mary
Tufts, in this city. These venerable
women, who are enjoying excellent
health, were born in Salem, March 81,
1900
No two persons were ever more alike,
being Of exactly the same height and
weight, while their features, voice and
movements are so similar that it often
puzzles even their nearest relatives to-
tell one from the other. They dress
exactly alike.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
S35,000 For a Husband.

LITTLE Rock, ark, August 1S.-1u
the circuit court of Desha county the
suit of Mrs. Mary Sweet, widow Of
John Sweet, who was killed in the
wreck of freight train last September,
against the st. Louis and Iron Noun
tain railroad, was decided in favor Oft
plaintiff to-day. The jury returned a
verdict for S35, 900. This is the largest
amount Of damages ever given against
a railroad company in Arkansas.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
NOTICE.

THE SIXTH ANNUAL MEET.
i ing Of the Newberry Building and
Loan Association will be held in
Knights Of Honor Hall on Monday,
September 7th, 1891. at p. M, 10 hear
the reports of the President and the
Secretary and Treasurer, ard the trans
action of such other business as may
come before the meeting.
All the stockholders are requested
to attend either in person or by proxy.
J. w. NJ. SIMMONS,
Secretary and Treasurer.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
a Mite OF a Body.

DANgURY, Conn, August PA
babe born here last week weighs less
than two pounds. When born it
weighed one pound and two ounces.
It's length is that OF an ordinary lead
pencil. The parents are Mr.. and Mrs.
Daniel Warner, of Locust Hill. The
child is in perfect health.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
FROST IN WISCONSIN.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, August "a
Frost last night did great damage to
tobacco and cran5erries. Necedah re-
ports that half the cranberry crop in
that district is destroyed, involving
great loss.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
THE SHOCKS FELT IN ILLINOIS.

JERsEYvILLE, ILL, Aug, 2l.-This
locality was visited by an earthquake
last Tuesday which was sensibIy felt
during the electrical storm, but 1t was
supposed to be the vibrations OF heavy
thunder, and this was followed by
another shock at O'Clock last night.
Houses trembled, and some persons
were frightened that they jumped out
of bed. The vibrations were from east
TO west
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
NOTICE.

A LII PERSONS HOLDING IN
n paid School claims for the year
1S9O-9l, will please present the same
for approval as soon as possible. l
must make my annual report by Octo-
Der /. ARTHUR kIBLER,
School Comm'r.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
ART SCHOOL.

"WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
w 1891, Miss Lucy Bowers will
open an Art School over Mr.. J. D
Davenport's store, Main street. Lessons
in Drawing, Charcoal and Painting.
Patronage solicited.
For particulars address
MISS LUCY BOWERS,
Newberry, S. &.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
COLD WAVE IN THE WEST.
The Mos, Phenomenal Temporal ure in
Years-A White Frost.

BURLINGTON, IA, August 24.-The
most phenomenal cold wave for years is
prevailing over Southwest Iowa at pres
ent.
1t came unexpectedly and was so
sharp that late garden truck had mar
row escape. The mercury fell from 80
degrees in the shade to 35 in less than
twenty-four hours and nothing but
cloudy weather and heavy winds pre-
vented killing frosts.
Corn in this section is SO far advanced
that the cold will have little effect on
it. Crops n Southwest Iowa and ad-
joining portions of Illinois and Missouri
are unusually large, and there is nothing
but long continued rains or an early
freeze that can injure them. Farmers
are not apprehensive of either. The
mercury now is about 100 above zero.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
SHOCKS AT ST. LOUIS.
Three Touches of Earthquake-A Thun-
der Storm Along With Them.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Aug. 21.-Three dis
tinct shocks Of earthquake were felt
last night. So far as can be learned
the disturbance was confined to the
western part of the city. The shocks
were preceded by thunder and light
ming, but no rain fell. The mercury
fell some fifteen degrees just before the
shocks, the first Of which was severe
enough to rock houses and break crock
erv and windows. This was followed
by two more shocks. The time of the
disturbance was $50 o'clock.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
A WHITE FROST.

MARsHALLTowN, IA, August o.
There was a very perceptible white
frost in this region both Sunday morn
ing and this morning, especially in the
lowlands. Corn is not injured and the
tenderest vegetation is only siightlyin-
jured. The temperature reached 3S last
nimht
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
SOMETID nc; WRONG IN THE CENSUS.
special to News and Courier.

SOMETIIj NC; WRONG: IN THE CENSUS.
Especial to News and Courier.l
COLUMBIA, August 25.-There isevi-
IDENTIFY big mistake il the compara-
tive assessed value for South Carolina
as given IN the oflicia! United States
census bulletin for 1SS0-lS90 as given
to-day IN the News and Courier. The
figures given were pointed out to Comp
troller General Ellerbe, who said that
it was either misprint or = failure to
report facts. The bulletin shows that
III the decade from 1880 to 1890 the
assessed values for South Carolina de-
creased ST. 7,497.
As given in the report Of the Comp
troller General for 1890 the total value
was $15C, 500, 4j1.
In 1880 the values were: Real prop
erty, $50, ,97S, ,99S; counties not included
in report, reported on basis '79, $780,
66S; personal property, S35, ,S92, 790;
counties not reported, S6,S92, ,79S; rail-
road property, Sl3, 767 400; total for 1880,
SI33, ,062, ,S34. The increase for the de-
cade, therefore, was SIT ,539,617.
In this calculation the Increased
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27
UNDER RTAKING.

WITH EVERYTHING COM
w plete in my Undertaking De-
ment, I am prepared to give prompt
and careful attention to all orders. I
have always OH hand large selection
of Caskets, Cofins, Burial Robes, etc.
Calls answered at all hours night and
day.
ROBT. T. CALDWELL.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-08-27

~ e Tor 5S7 S-S6 toT Williamsburg,
Inien Sun5ter iickenss 0rangeburg,
exingson KeFshaW, Herry, George
aigGeId, Darlington and Ches-
terdeld are not given, so that a COM
parison Of values by counties is not OBJ
tainable. IF the increase for these coun-
ties had been given for 1880 the in
crease for the ten years would probably
have taken off SI,0OO,0O0, leaving the
increase for the decade about $780,
900.
The increase Of all taxable values for
this year over that of the previous year
is about S14,00 200, (estimated.)
, 1891-12-27

Frank NJ. Canton of Buffalo left oil
yesterday afternoons train for Englewood
Ill, where he will visit his wife and fam
ily. Mr.. Canton will be absent for thIrt,
days. He was decided in not returning
to Buffalo by a telegram received from
his attorney, G. Fl. Burritt, advising him
not to go. The warrant was issued by a
justice Of the peace without the knowl-
edge or consent OF the prosecuting at
torneY who was absent from town at the
time. Mr.. Canton notified tie sheriff
Of johnson county that if he was needed
his address could be found with United
States Marshal Rankin in this city, whose
deputy Canton is and who will be mott.
fed in the event that Canton pays his
expected visit to Hot Springs, Ark.
, 1891-12-27

A party of South Side young fellows
who have been spending the week at
Chalk Bluffs were caught in the storm
Thursday. The boys started home yes.
terday and it became so cold that they
had to walk. All were more or less frost
bitten about the face and hands, and one
of the young fellows, Ike Deitrick, had
both feet frozen. He was under the care
of DIR. Maynard yesterday aud was sent
to the hospital at Denver last night. His
feet are badly frozen. Some of the toes
will have to be amputated.
, 1891-12-27

Victory lodge No. $50, Sons of st.
George, celebrated Christmas III a royal
way at Xeefe hall annex. There were
about $50 people present. The celebra-
ton was modelled on liberal old English
ideas. Besides a short programme OF
speeches and singing there was d spread
which delighted the eyes of everyone
present. 1t consisted of a complete anC
bountiiul list of articles Of Christina
cheer such as have been made famous il
the pages of Dickens and other Englisl
writers.
The merrimeut was kept up until lon
after midnight.
, 1891-12-27

George w. Stanley arrived in the city
Yesterday, being one day late to spend
Christmas with his family as he intended
to do. Mr.. Stanley is manager of the big
firm OF H. o. Hardness & Co., at Poca,
tello, Idaho. He is very much pleased
with the town and surrounding country.
The elevation is about the same as Salt
Lake, 1000 feet. The tow has a popu'
lation OF about 1000, aud while it has
manv of the characteristics of every new
town. substantial buildings are now being
rapidly erected. Business is ~phenome.
nally good fer a town of that size, Mr.
Stanley believes Pocatello will soon be tn,
leading towu in Idaho. He will be ii
town for several days.
, 1891-12-27

Yesterday was the fourth day that the
district court has spent with the case of
Calm against The Hartford Insurance
company. Nothing new transpired in
the case. The Jurors sat YEARLY in their
boxes while the attorneys examined and
cross examined the witnesses until time
tor adjournment and then the court ad-
iourncd until Monday.
, 1891-12-27

Emerson Galfeke yesterday received
an appreciated Christmas present in the
shape OF a patent for his dump car from
the patent office IN Washington. He has
been lately receiving a number Of inquir'
les from minlng men in regard to the car,
and will undoubtedly dispose Of it to good
advantage.
, 1891-12-27

At the Geo. w. Brown club drawings
last evening iu club No. l j. T. Malev
won with No. 4; in club No. . G. H..
TAYLOR won with No. IL; in No. 3 Mrs.
E. W. Stone won with 81, and in No 4
L. R. Tyson won with 81. 1t Is a rather
remarkable fact that the two latter won
in the same clubs last Saturday evening.
, 1891-12-27
FAST IN THE SNOW.
The Cheyenne & Northern Train
Snow Bound at lslay.
An Engine DeraiIed by Snow Near
The Same Place.
A Relief Train Brings in hi
Passengers.

The CHEYENNE h Northern north
train which left the city yesterday morn
inc ia snoy bound at Islay. The train en-
,or,,ored several heavy drifts in the cuts
soutb of Islsy, but got through them all
ngbt. Half a mile beyond Islay station
in a heavy cut the snow had drifted and
packed almost eight feet in depth. Into
this DRIFT the engine plouRhed and stuck.
The running gear packed with snow and it
was impossible to move forward or back.
At 1890 a light engine and caboose
started north. At a cut one mile south of
Islay tie engine ran in into the drlfted
snow and left the track, turning almost
over on her side. Fireman Charlie Stroh
had a narrow escape from death, being
punched between the tank and the pro-
jecting roof Of the cab, escaping with a
few bruises.
Word ofthe blockaded condition of the
two trains was sent TO Cheyenne by a
message from Horse Creek station to
which place, a distance of eight miles
from the stalled train, a message had been
carried by one of the brakemen. At 10
o'clock last evening Assistant Superinten-
dent Malloy sent out a relief train. 1t
was in charge of Chief Clerk Anderson
and Trainmaster Culross and consisted of
two engines, a passenger coach and ca
boose. A force of snow shovelers, several
machInists and their helpers we're taken
along. As the extent Of Fireman Stroh's
injuries were unknown, the company sur
geon, DR.. Maynard, went out on the train.
A plentiful supply of provisions and
coffee was also taken.
The relief train reached the dcrailed
engine at IL 1870 and the snow shovelers
went at once to work to clear away the
snow from around the wreck. The
engine was found to have sustained but
little damage and the machinists in the
party will have her in working order by
the time she is put on the track. Train
master Culross, Conductor Ed KerrIgan.
Brakeman Dunn and a LEADER reporter
walked up the track two miles to the
snow bound passenger train. Culross,
who is a rapid walker. set the pace and as
the wind was blowing a strong gale directly
in their faces and the snow was in many
places several feet deep the party was
pretty we'll tagged whom .hov reached the
train.
Here they found the trsiumen and pas,
senyers had turned in for the night, get
ting all the comfort they could by keep
ing up good fires and attempting to sleep
on the car seats. The passengers were
heartily pleased to see their visitors. They
had spent a long, tedious day in the snow
drift, the only excitement being when
Donald McPhee OF Islsy had driven
over from his ranch bringing them a
generous supply of provisions and hot
coffee.
Four OF the passengers, among them
!. s. Battersby and f. de Billier, walked
back to the relief train. The only lady
passenger on the train. Mrs. Hayden OF
Cheyenne decided to stay with the tram.
The traiumen aud mail clerk also re-
m;,oI Aoaro f ooaI vb;,b :. nor, of
I"" 49,, III a.
tue Tram ensures p'eu'S y, ,ue' uuui '"o
train can be got out OF the uriit anu
not lack lor PROVISIONS.
rp~aaInnDr Ernnn Will IN mi thu Mr.
, 1891-12-27
The Metropolitan Injured.

The fierce gale yesterday morning blew
down about eight feet OF one Of the
chimnoys on the southern wing OF the
Metropolitan hotel. The street Just IN
der the chimney is usually crowded with
people, but fortunately no one was pass
ing at that particular time and save to the
hotel no damage was done.
, 1891-12-27
Modern woodmen,s New omcers.

At a special meeting OF the Modern
Woodmen. held last evening, the follow
ing officers were elected:
d. W. Elliott, V. c.
A. d. Mcneil, w. A.
NJ. l.. HOLSTER, Clerk.
]. NJ. Newman. Banker.
II. w. Mitchell, Escort.
A. Cooper, Watchman.
w. A Wyman, Sentry.
L. G. jerks, j. NJ. Newman and NJ.
L. HOLSTER. Managers.
The new officers will be installed Jan. 6.
, 1891-12-27

Special Dispatch to The Leader.
RAwLINs, Wyo., Dec. 26.-Mrs. Jessie
Brooks who was shot a week ago by Al.
Clark died at . o'clock this morning from
the wounds inflicted. A bitter feeling
prevails against Clark.
, 1891-12-27

The special quality of Ayers Hair Vigor
is that it restores the natural growth.
color and texture OF the hair. Ii v~italizes
the roots and f~olliclcs. removes dandruff,
and hesls itching humors IN the scalp. In
this respect it surpasses all similar prep
a~ratinns