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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
CITATION.
ByJ. D. Allen, Esq, Probate Judge,

BY y. II. Allen, Esq, FropaCe uoSe'
iLJHEREAS, j. c. Buzzard Sr, hath
wv made suit to me, to grant him
Letters of Administration of. the es-
tate and effects of John S. Buzzard,
late of Edgefeld County, deceased.
THESE ARE THEREFORE, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said deceased to
be and appear before me, in the Court
of Probate, to be held at Edgefield c.
H., on the Sth day of Jan. A: d.,
1896, after publication hereof, at ii
o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause,
if any they have, why the said Ad-
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my hand, this the 23rd
day of Dec. Ammo
~ Domini 1895. Published on
h'0' the 18th day of Dec. in
the Edgefield ADVERTISER.
J. D. ALLEN,
Probate Judge
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08

20 X, the Jewcller, will for the next thirty
days make big discount on his Goods, 3335 per
cent off, For Instance Articles that he has
been Selling for S1.oo will go at 67cts. Three
dollar Goods at $500, and so on to the very
end of the chapter.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08

Sunday Train leaves Greenville at
340p. IN only.
For information relative to tickets,
rates, schedules, etc.. address
RI. ToDD, Trav. Pass. Agt.
w. j. CRAIG, Gen. Pass. Al ct.
Augusta, Ga.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08

For the best Fire Insurance in old
strong and reliable companies, on
town or country property, call on or
write u. r. DURISoE, Agt.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1896-01-08
WEDNESDAY,, JAN. s, 1896.

Utah has been admitted to the
Union as a State, President Cleye-
land signing a proclamation to
that effect on January 4th.
Evening star., 1896-03-31
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
John Lucas ON Trial for killing o
Oliver Taylor.

John Lucas ON Trial for killing Of
Oliver Taylor.
John Lucas, a middle aged colored man,
was placed on trial before Judge Cole in
Criminal Court No. 1 today, charged with
the murder of Oliver Taylor, also colored.
last October. District Attorney Birney
and his assistant, Tracy L. Jefords. repre-
sented the government, Mes srs. George F.
Curtis, George Kearney and Thomas Bryan
Huyck appearing on bellaff Of the prisoner.
Little time was consumed in selecting the
following jury: Philip F. Beigler, Geo. q.
Colison, A. NJ. McLachlen, Frank Wanstall,
c. G. Beebe A. B. Frisbie. w. H. H. Grif-
fifth, Edward Chase, w. c. Duvall, Geo. f.
Gartrell, w. B. Wiggington and A. 8. White
side.
Mr.. Jeffords, in opening the case. ex-
planned to the jury that the 9th Of last
October Lucas. who had been separated
from his wife for several months. called
uron her at 2714 Olive street, Georgetown.
There he found Taylor and his wife. A
quarrel ensued between the men. during
which Taylor was sent out by the woman
for policeman. He was unable to find
one, and upon his return Lucas invited him
into the house. In order to get into the
house Lucas had battered the door. down,
although his wife had endeavored to barri-
cade it against him.
When Taylor came In after seeking an
officer. Lucas accused him Of renting the
house for Mrs. Lucas and, while the men
were sitting down talking the matter over,
Lucas suddenly grabbed up a wooden po-
tato masher and struck Taylor over the
bead with 1t, knocking him down. The
blow rendered Taylor unconscious and.
running out. Lucas picked up brick and
beat Taylor over the head. also kicking
him. He then ran off, while Taylor was
carried to the Emergency Hospital, where
he fingered in an unconscious condition
for four days. dying the 18th Of October.
Evening star., 1896-03-31
CASE OF DYGERT.
Department Omcinls Believe the
Young Man Safe.

Department Omcials Believe the
Young Man Safe.
Although no official news was received at
the State Department today in regard to
the case of Dygert.. the young American
held captive at Guinez. Cuba, by the Span
ish authorities the officials of the depart
ment say they have satisfactory assur-
ances that no harm has befallen him.
1t was rnmored about Cuban headquar-
tiers this morning that Dygert had been
killed. The rumor was discredited at the
State Department as entirely at variance
with their latest advices from Consul Cen
eral Williams in regard to this case.
Further advlces from him are momentar-
lily expected. and belief is expressed in the
ultimate release OF the unfortunate pris-
oner.
Senior De LONE. the Spanish minister, has
received a cable message from General
Weyler, saying that Dygert's-case is under
investigation, with a view to a response to
the appeal from the United States govern
ment for a statement of the case.
1t appeared that the Spanish soldiers cap
tUred Dygert on the 22d instant, while he
was wandering aimlessly in the far interior,
apparently looking for the insurgent forces.
1t Is said that the Spanish authorities look
upon his conduct boyish eScapade, and
are disposed to send him home with warn
ing.
Evening star., 1896-03-31
CHARGED WITH LIBEL
Correspondent Rule Arrested on Complaint
of Representative Bartlett
An Incident of the Gibs0n-Sulxer De-
Which Is Objected To.

Representative Franklin Bartlett of New
York appeared in the office Of the clerk Of
the Police Court this morning and swore
Washington correspondent of the Knox
ville Tenn, Journal, charging him with
criminal libel.
1t appears that Judge Henry, R. Gibson,
who represents Tennessee district, had
sc me circulars printed, which he had sent
to his state to keep his political fences in
repair while he was here, and by some
means the circular reached the House of
Representatives.
Congressman, two American flags. and was
headed. rally, Boys, Rally!
Judge Gibson evidently did not relish the
man Sulzer, and Correspondent Rule cham
pioned the cause of the judge in his paper,
sending to the paper communication in
which 1t was stated that congressman
Franklin Bartlett purloined the circular"
which was produced by Representative
Sulzer of New York in the course of the
debate. The correspondent then proceeds
to state that "the circular, as investigation
proved, was taken from the table Of a D
street job printer"
The correspondent further adds that Rep
Iesentative Bartlett went into the printing
cffice referred to and took copy of the
circular from a number which were spread
out to dry.
without" says the publication. ''the
pei mission of Judge Gibson. and the printer
declares without his permission, and down
in east Tennessee in the plain speech Of
tire mountains that would be called steal
Ing
Evening star., 1896-03-31
LATE NEWS BY WIRE
Barbarous Spectacle at Havana
This Morning.
PUBLIC GARROTING OF FIVE CUBANS
They Were Tortured to Death by
NeNons Executioners.
SCENES OF UTMOST HORROR

HAVANA. March S1.-Never in modern
tacIe than that which today attended the
public execution of five Cubans. The men
had been condemned to death by the
garrote as "murderers, violators and in
cendiaries." Troops were drawn up in hol-
low square, and in the middle were placed
the chair and post.
Ruiz, the public executioner had depu-
tized an assistant to conduct the affair.
The condemned men, having received the
offices of the church, were brought into the
square to meet their fate
One of tiem had confessed his guilt and
affirmed the innocence Of all the others,who
also protested that they were guiltless. The
first man to die took his seat in the chair
calmly. the iron collar was fixed about his
neck and the cap drawn over his face.
Then the cxecutioner undertook to apply
the screw, hut was 50 excited that his hand
slipped repes tedly, with the result that the
victim died by slow strargula ton. emitting
the while the most distressing cries.
The second execution was accomplished
with even more distressing awkwardneSs
and delay, the executioner being almost on
the verge of collapse as he performed his
horrible function.
The protests of the officers and priests
forced Ruiz to undertake the third execu-
tion but he did little better than his as
BiStant had done.
The fourth victim of the bunsling gar
roters was likewise tortured. and then Ruiz
literally fled from his post. leaving his as
sistants to put to death the fifth of the
unfortunate CubaDs who escaped none OF
the agonizing experiences that had at
tended the execution of his fellows.
The whole affair has left upon those who
witnessed it and upon those to whom 1t
has been described feeling of the utmost
horror.
Evening star., 1896-03-31

own personal knowledge" that anything
out Of the way goes on in the house, but
he said that in his opinion decent women
would not be living in that neighborhood,
and without any visible means Of support
Mr.. Mullowny theft called to the stand
Policeman Williams OF the first precinct,
and tried to prove bs1. him. "of his own per-
sonal knowledge" what was the nature Of
this particular houseI but Williams was un-
able to say very definitely. for he admitted
that 1t was largelyfa matter Of hearsay.
rumor and presumptioH. The district at
torney was evidently finding it no easy
thing to get absolute 1egal proof against
the house or the deftnaant.
Policeman KilmarHn testified that he had
the house at all times d the day and night
The district attorney then rested the case.
There was &c evideGeelfor the defense. Mr..
Forrest asked the Judge to call the atten-
tion Of the jury to the fact that the 'repu-
tation" Of the house cosild not be taken In
to consideration. Judge Miller charged the
jury briefly, and the lawyers then began
their arguments to the jury.
Evening star., 1896-03-31
Washington Stock Exchange.

5s 81 600 at q. Metropolitan railroad, a ar la
at 1Is,s I1remen's Insurance. at Biz. Coium.
pa Title Insurance, ~ at G. American GRAPHIC
Government Bonds-U. s. 49, registered. 1osx
bid. loss. asked. Y. S. IS, coupon, 1i0It hid u.
>; as ls2'. ll6as bid. 1l7a asked U. s. 5s 1904
District of COLUMBIA Bonds.-ao-year fund IS. 1a
o FGf 3 's %ser sa soE Ma3sr M ,
currency, liz bid. 365s, funding, currency, lOS
Miscellaneous Sto,ks.-Metropoli.an Railroad 5s
ao6ls BID, l0s asked. Metropolitan Railrosd conv
b. BID is ,sks bid ligk asked Bell RAILROAD s g
COMPANY 6s. series A, ITO bid 1la asked Wash, ias
asked washington Gas Company conv. 6s 100
bid. l2l asked. U. s Electric Light conv. IS. lis
bid. 102i4 asked. American Security and Trust 5s
F. and A., lol bid. lo5 asked. American Security
inston Market Company ist es, los bid wash wash
ington i Market Company imp. as, los bid. wash
Han Association Is. los bid. Washington Light
National Bank Stocks.-Bank of Washington. 275
aao bid, $40 asked; Central. 275 bid: Farmers
Sid @ iss asted cii.ens i ba coa%Sa isa
, Id Iss s asked CAPITAL lis bid; West End. .ioa
coin. 100 bid, los asked. Ohio IS bid. 100 asked T
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies. Safs
and snf %s m S BID s l2s ssssd se
curity and Trust. 140 bid. 14s asked.
Railroad stocks:-Capital TRACTION Company, e7E
bid 40 asked Metropolitan, 112 bid. if3E cskcd.
Columbia. 55 bid. Belt, 30 asked. lexington IL
bid. 30 asked. Georgetown and Tcnnallytown. 80
asked.
Gas and Electric Light Stocks. Washington Gas.
42 bid, ~ asked Georgetown Gas. AZ bid SO
asked. U. 8. Electric Light, '1l5ls bid, l16H
asked.
Insurance stocks-Firemen's 80 bid. IS asked.
franklin. IS bid. IS asked Metropolitan ~ bid,
so asked. Corcoran So hid. Potomac 65 hid
Arlington, lag bid. 1856 asked. German American,
lcS bid. 2oo,s asked: National Union, II bid, IL
asked. Columbia, IL bid, IL asked. Riggs az
hid. sk asked. Peoples. 5% hid. Lincoln. III
bid Si2 asked. Commercial. AZ bid, 5ls asked.
Title Insurance Stocks.-Real Estate Title, 100
bid no asked, Columbia Title. 6 bid. c.. asked.
Telephone stocks Pennsylvania. as bid. 10 asked.
Chesapeake and Potomac 81 bid. So asked. Amer
lean Grapaophone, GA bid. asked Pneumatic Gun
Carriage. 30 hid, Is asked
Miscellaneous Stocks. Mereenthsler Linotype,
e120 bid 120Is asked. LAnston Monotype. ~. bid.
asked. Washington Market, f3 bid Great Falls
Ice. 120 bid l30 asked. Norfolk and Washington
Steamboat, 81 bid. Lincoln Hall, 90 asked
'Ex diy.S
Evening star., 1896-03-31

The British to Send Reinforcement
Against the Natives.

LONDON. March 31.-The secretary Of
state fer the colonies, Mr.. Joseph Cham
berlain, read dispatch from the governor
of Cape Colony, Sir Hercules Robinson. In
the house of commons today. The message
was dated yesterday. and announced that
the Matabeles were massing in the Matopo
Hills. He added that communication with
the south was endangered, that there was
months supply of provisions. &C., at
Buuwayo. but that there was a lack of
arms there with which to supply the vol
unteers.
Sir Hercules Robinson also said that the
natives were we'll supplied with guns.
1t is reported that the British Chartered
South Africa Company, seriously alarmed
Rt the events which are taking place in
South Africa. has made strong represen-
tations on III" subject to the British gov
trnment. showing that it is absolutely
necessary that II large force should he
Immediately dispatched to the relief of
Buluwayo. and pointing out that diff
cuties have arisen in the way of the coru-
pany being able to do so at present.
The company was authorized to raise an
additional force of 500 mel in South
africa. and it is further reported that two
additional battalions Of British regular
troops will be Immediately sent to South
Africa
Evening star., 1896-03-31
MCKINLEY DELEGATES.
Gen. GrOsvenOr Sees n Prospect for
Twelve From Louisiana.

Gen. GrOsvenOr Sees n Prospect for
Twelve From Louisiana.
Representative Grosyenor received dis
patch from Louisiana this morning from
a man in whom ne has confidence stating
that at least six of the delegates already
legally elected in that state were for Nc
Kinley: that three more would surely be
elected, and that there was fair pros
pect for twelve Mckinley delegates from
the state.
Information from Illinois, based on what
is claimed to be excellent impartial au-
thority, Is to the effect that 1t is very
doubtful whether Senator Cullom can Sc
cure the support of majority of the dele
gates from that state. The Mckinley sem
timent Is said to be even stronger than an
ticipated.
That the delegation will be divided is
conceded. and the situation is so uncertain
that it Is said to he impossible to come to
a reasonable conclusion at this time as to
which side will rave a majority of the
delegates.
Evening star., 1896-03-31
Hopefully Looking for q Higher
Range Of Values.
good DEMAND FOR GRANGER SHARES
Substantial Gains Made Over First
Prices.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

special dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. March 81.-Opening pricea
tbs morning were steady around last
nights closing level and were given excel.
lent support throughout the day The pro-
fessional domination Of values shows no
signs OF being Immediately displaced by q
iesitlmate outside demand, but the room In
oaiiy gaming confidence In the logic OF q
higner range Of values during the sprinr
months.
Earnings. crop conditions ana the usual
Incentives to Improvement are not wholly
lacking In sympathy with this view Of
the situation. notwithstanding a disposit,on
IN some quarters to prove the contrary.
Inc nohday Friday. which is practically
equivalent to cessation Of business from
thursday until Monday, coupled with Lon
uon USUAL easter recess, may encourage
some proit-taking which win temporarilv
detract from present prices. An advance
IN posted rates Of exchange to q noint
within IA per cent Of the recognized chin
ping point is an incident likely TO have
an unfavorable influence parttcularlv
abroad.
Locally bankers are fully aware Of tbs
Irooaoiiities of 4 moderate efflux of coin.
OUT rely upon an advancing money market
u keep Iereign funds on this side. A senti.
t'en'ai decline should be unattended by any
serious results, the outward movement of
gold tefng one Of the seasons familiar In.
ciGeEts. NJ
Ahe granger shares, particularly Burlino.
ton ana Rock Island. were in good demand
at substantial gains over first nr;ce, -.
properties named being relied upon to sbou
Important improvement in earnings A.
auvahce OF per cent In Wabash preferred
was accompanied by rumors of prosnecttys
IanoraDle developments, for which an ax
ceAent foundation exists. The railroad lie,
Mouio respond easily to an improved DE-
nlaho, there are no stocks blessing 70,
SAFE and holjers show no disnnsitio, -
!leiu 10 monetary influences ultimate ,e.
SUITS being depended upon to WELD hand.
some profits. na-o'
Iomorrow's meeting Of the directors
s;ls, snould supply additional incentive to ac.
tlvity IN this property Dividend r,1mor,
applicable to Chicago Gas and T.eatbar LII
ferred We're credited with inspirine. a e.nos
demand Tor these securities In the case ~
lhe former comfortable surplus would re,
man after disbursement to stockholders
anu no objection exists unless 1t be of q
regal Character. TO prevent an early return
to regular dividend basis
Inc trading during the last hour's hus;
ness was dull and confined to the room.
COMMISSION houses were eeneraSy n
trlne more optimistic than Of late. and nre.
oicted steady speculat tive undertone. with
tendency toward Improvement Fears of
congressional action are decreasing dasl~
and If the exchange situation cam he a.
tered so as to inspire confidence abroad
present expectations of successful opara.
tions in the long account will be sneediiy
realized. " 'peeuii'
Evening star., 1896-03-31
NATIONAL FINANCES.
The Deficit for the Past Nine Months
Over $1S,OOO,OOO.


The forthcoming monthly treasury state
ment will show receipts during the month
of March Of s26O41, ,14o. as follows: Gus
toms, $l3, ,544, ,215; internal revenue, s11, ,536
26i: miscellaneous 81, ,160,6GS
For the nine months of the fiscal year the
receipts are substantially as follows: Gus
toms, SIZE, ,299; internal revenue. $780,
40, 1f3; miscellaneous, SIS, 2:s9, ::}96, making
total of $3.50, 500 $40.
The deficit for the present month will be
about $1,3O09O0, and for the nine months,
slS.s19.70 During the last few months
neither the customs receipts nor those from
internal revenue sources have come up to
expectations, and little improvement Is an
ticpa ted in the near future.
On November so last, when the latest de-
partmental estimates were prepared for
Congress, the increase in the receipts from
crstoms during the five months of the fiscal
year over those for the same period in 1894
was about 100000, and a further in
crease was confidently expected. Since that
time, however. the increase amounts to
about only $J00I09O.
Evening star., 1896-03-31
UNDER THE WHEELS
Reckless Bicycle Riding Causes Frank
--., Stewards Death.
While Speeding He Collided With an
lexington Car and Was
Run Over.

While riding a bicycle about 8 o'clock
last evening Frank Stewart, a lad fourteen
years old. who resided at 1922 7th street
northwest, collided with car No. II OF the
lexington and Soldiers Home railway at
the corner Of 9th and G streets northwest,
and received injuries Of such serious ma
ture that death resulted at the Emergency
Hospital shortly before clock this morn
ing.
According to those who saw the accident,
the boy was riding down 9Th street at an
unusually rapid rate and dashed between
the horses and the front of the car. which
was going east at the time. Young Stewart
was thrown from the bicycle under the
car. the wheels passing over his right leg
before the conveyance could be brought
to a standstill. The whole occurrence oc-
cupied but few moments. those aboard
the car hardly realizing what had hap
pened.
The driver of the car was William Disney,
and the conductor. r. w. Martin. These
two, together with Policeman Cox, who
happened to be- nearby at the time, lifted
the unfortunate boy from his painful posi-
ton and found that the right leg was fear
fully mangled. He was driven hastily to
the0 Emergency Hospital. where the ply
slcians upon examination, found the bones
shattered and split, and a surgical opera
ton was deemed necessary to save life.
The shock however. had been SO great
that amputation could not be attempted.
Everything possible done for the suf-
ferer. however, but he continued to grow
worse at rapid rate and death ensued at
the time stated. Soon after the accident
the parents of the boy were notified, and
although greatly Frustrated they were at
his bedside during the few hours that life
remained.
1t was not thought that the driver of the
car was In any way to blame for the ac-
cident, but he was placed under arrest and
detained at the sixth precinct station pend
acquainted with the facts this morning and
he decided to hold an inquest at o'clock
this afternoon at the sixth precinct sta
ton
Evening star., 1896-03-31
CRIsP-sMITH DEBATE.
They Will Begin Tonight ut Augusta

Ga.
AUGUSTA, Ga, March 31.-Crowds are
pouring into Augusta today to witness the
opening debate of the series of joint dis
cuss!on en- the financial question between
tx-Speaker Crisp and Secretary of the In
terror Smith. The largest nall in the city
the Grand Opera House. holds only 1000
people. The indications are that many
more will be turned away. The speakers
are both here, holding informal receptions
at the Arlington Hotel. Newspaper men
from all over the state are here. Mr.. Crisp
opens and closes the debate. The ex-
Speaker and Secretary Of the Interior are
In good health and spirits.
Evening star., 1896-03-31

Railroads and Compressed Air Motors
Representatives OF the lexington aud
Belt railway companies called on Senator
Mcmillan this afternoon to urge speedy
action on the bill granting these ccmpa-
MES the right to Use compressed air mo-
tors on their lines. AMI providing for GER
tain extensions, which were outlined in an
issue Of The Star last week. At the re-
quest of Senator Mcmillan these PROPOSE
tions were embodied in bill, which was
presented to him yesterday. but which he
has rot yet had time to examine in detail.
Evening star., 1896-03-31

Almost conclusive proof has been adduced
that tho body of the man found In the box
recently, bought for unclaimed freight at
Chicago; Is that of Oliver Pinke of Sterl-
coomb. Wash, and the murder mystery is
in fair way of bece ming solved.
Frank and Matte Angelier, husband and
wife, were put on trial In Baltimore yester-
day charged with murder in the first de-
gree. In having killed Charles Parker. a
travelling salesman from Massachusetts.
Evening star., 1896-03-31
The House Military Comm,t,ec.

Gen. Felix Agnus of Baltimore today
spoke to the House committee on military
affairs in behalf of a bill introduced by Mr.
Mccall of Mas sachusetts for the prcsenta-
tion of medals to the survivors of the for
lorn hope storming party against the works
at Port Hudson, La, on June 5. 1853 The
committee voted to favorably report a bill
Introduced by Mr.. Lacey Of Iowa to cor
rect the muster roll OF company I. seventh
Iowa volunteers. to show that the COM
pany was encolled on July Is. 1881.
Evening star., 1896-03-31
ARE OLD CRIMINALS.


Nelson and Lewis, the Knockout
Drops Men, Are ProfessiOnaIs.
This afternoons mail brought to Major
Moore several inquiries and requests for
pictures Of the prisoners. Fred Nelson and
Frank Lewis, the "knock-out-drops'' men,
as well as information concerning their
identity. A. telegram of inquiry from the
chief Of police of Louisville also came this
afternoon
The chief Of tho Louisville forces inn
agines they may be identified as men who
operated there. Thus far letters from
nearly twenty cities have been received,
and 1t is known the men are experts In the
business. One of them has served time -