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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16

comrades turned their gaze to the nor
nor'west. and again shook their heads.
Billy.
Then" said the captain defiantly,
eve got 'em! I've got 'em, boys. I've
been often on the borders before, but
now I've got 'em, sure"
Looks like 1T, skipper" said Teddy
sympathetically, but don't get fright
ened, Joe; it'll be all right If you swear
off That is sent as a warning you
should pay heed to-"
"A warningw cried Capt. Joe exult-
antly. "Why, rot my halyards' It's
TIE finest sight You ever saw. never
dreamt of anything equal to it. Talk
about the deliriums! My word It's
heavenly. | thought a fellow saw
something CHASTITY wnen he got into
the tremens, but that isn't the case.
You should drink more rum, you two,
and then you'd know what enjoyment
is. Take me for a gudgeon, If this
don't beat all the magic lantern shows
| ever see, and If pint o rum Will
give a man heavenly vision like this
what won't a quart do? BY ginger,
boys. Pm going to double this row o
lights; where'd you say the rum was?
Well, here goes for the rest o the
cask"
Billy and Teddy looked at each other
with dismay.
81 reckon" said Teddy, we've been
hostv. This lessons a failure"
And Billy nodded his head solemnly
several times without speak'nS.-De'
troit Free Press.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
TAX RIOTS IN ITALY.
Indignant Romans Make n Demon
stratiOn Against TaxatiOn.

Rome, Oct IA large procession of
tradesmen, headed by the pro-syndica of
Rome, and the president of the chamber
of commerce, marched to the office of the
minister of the interior to protest and con
fer with the government regarding the in
creased taxation. Premier Rudini receiv-
ed the committee and promised that ev-
erything possible would be done to pro-
mote friendly relations and greater equity
between the collectors and the taxpayers
A large crowd of people collected around
the ministry and angry shouts were heard
and some of those present assumed
threatening attitude The police attempt
ed to dispense the violent portion of the
crowd, and in the conflict six policemen
were injured and one rioter was killed
Revolvers were freely used, many persons
in the crowd being injured, and 20 lead
ers of the disturbance were arrested. The
condition of three of the wounded police.
men is serious
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
HUSBAND GIVES NO EXPLANATION.
The Wife Burned to Death In Her
Home at Dayton, Ohio.

Dayton, Ohio, Oct. H. - Residents of
the tenderloin district yesterday morning
saw a column of flame in the rear yard
of the home of William De Puyster. In
the midst of the flames was found Mrs
De Puyster, and before aid could be rem
dered she was dead, the clothing burned
from her body and her flesh literally
roasted. The kitchen of the house was
covered with oil spots and fragments of
broken lamp were found in the house
and yard. De Puyster, when found, would
give no explanation of what had occurred
and was placed under arrest on suspicion
of murder. The neighbors say he and his
wife had been quarreling all night.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
LUETGERT MURDER CASE.
Evidence All In and Arguments In
the LuetEert Case Begun.

Chicago, Oct. u. - The Luetgert trial
came to a sudden and unexpected close
yesterday. Witnesses of the defense for
rebuttal failed to respond when their
names were called, and ex-Judge Vincent
announced the defense was all in. Then
the arguments to the jury began. Assist
ant States Attorney McEwan opened. He
will be followed by Attorney Payne Elk
Judge Vincent will close for the defense
and States Attorney Deneen will close for
the prosecution. The case will 60 to the
jury next Saturday night.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16

rum industry, as was apparently the
case with Capt. Joe Battln.
The two men stood there silently with
their hands thrust deep in their trous-
ers pockets, pulling at their pipes, and
they seemed to find dumb consolation
in each others presence, although their
disgust at the unsatisfactory situation
Of things found no expression in words.
AS they stood thus, there blew along
side a man from London, who began to
ask them questions regarding nets and
fishing boats, and the hard life they
were supposed to lead, as is the custom
with London visitors to Hastings. The
men answered him with respectful pa
tience, as had been their habit for
years, going over the same dull round,
for there is little originality In the ques-
tioning of London man.
Yes, they encountered a bit of nasty
weather now and then. No, there
wasn't much money in the fishing in
duStry. Yes, most of their catch went
TO London. No, the nets weren't paint
ed brown to conceal them from the fish.
but to preserve them. Yes, coming in
and out of the water good bit, they
were apt to rot, and nets were expen-
sive. No, they weren't going out that
day on account of the skipper being i'll;
under the weather bit. No, his NAL
ady wasn't exactly caused by the hard
life he led. Yes, Led get over it; he'd
had these spells before, but he'd always
recovered, although he seemed to be
getting bit worse as time went on.
Yes, the chances were his trouble
would carry him off some day, unless
he was swept overheard in the mean.
time, and Teddy allowed that Joe
would hate to come to his death by
means Of water.
Turn about is but fair play, and b!
and by the Londoner, from extractin,
information, began to impart some t,
the two men who listened attentively
If he were fisherman, the Londol
man said, he would put out to sea a
once and sail for Spithead. The Who'll
feet was going to be on view there, an
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
THE UNITED STATES TREASURY.
Report Compares the Past
Two Fiscal Years.

Washington, Oct. l2-The annual re-
port of the treasurer of the United States
will show that on June 80, 1896, the total
available assets of the treasury were
1855, 6S5 ,32l, and on June 30, 1897 they
had increased to $974764,377 OF these
sums, $30S, 1854 ,44S was available on June
30, 1897, for the strictly fiscal operations
of the government. On June 30, 1896,
$547 ,330,973, and on June 80, 1897, $751;
46S,953 were held on deposit against out
standing certificates and treasury notes.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
SECRETARY WRECKED 1T.
Owes n Chicago building and Loan
Association 100000.

Chicago, Oct. l2.-Judge Haney has ap-
pointed Joseph w. Suddard and Arthur
Walsh permanent receivers for the Me.
chanics & Traders Savings, Loan & Build
ing Association, for which temporary re-
ceivers were appointed last July. A rath-
er startling state of affairs was disclosed
when the report of Expert Bard, who had
been appointed to examine the associa
tons books, was made. According to
this report, Secretary Charles G. French
owes the association about 100000. He
holds property of the association either
in his name or in the name of friends,
upon which there are loans of $4,000.
This is secured by mortgages on proper
ty, the appraised value of which, accord
ing to the experts report, does not exceed
$4,000. French is supposed to be in Col
OradO
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
OCTOBER CROP REPORTS.
Issued by the Statistician of the De-
partment of Agriculture.

Washington, Oct. 1.-THE October re
port of the statistician of the department
of agriculture shows the average condi-
ton of corn on October / to have been
Ill, as compared with 1913 on September
/, with 1915 on October l, 1896, and 82.5,
the average for the last 10 years The
preliminary estimate of the yield per acre
of rye is 1911 bushels or 28 bushels per
acre greater than the October estimate of
the crop of 1896 The condition of barley
during the month, standing on October
at SIG points. The average in California
is 8 points higher than on September |.
The condition of tobacco declined 81
points and Irish potatoes 81 points DUR
ing September
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
SPANS EVASiVE REPLY.
An Answer to the Note Presented
by Minister WOOdfOrd.

Madrid, Oct. l3.--It is semi officially
announced that Spain's answer to the
note presented by Minister Woodford has
been drafted by the minister of foreign
affairs. The reply will say that Spain is
unable to fix an exact date when the war
will end, but the ministers are persuaded
it will not be long. Owing to the rebel
which will be effective before January,
the government hopes that actual hos
tilities will shortly cease.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
QUICKSILVER MINES IN OREGON.
Capital Has Been Secured for Their
Extensive development.

Port Townsend, Wash, Oct l2.-Jacob
Behlman, who held an option on what
is known as the Black Butte group OF
quicksilver mines, located in Lane county,
Or, Is miles from Cottage Grove, has sue
ceeded in getting some capitalists inter
ested in the scheme, and the money for
the first payment has been advanced and
the deal closed. That the mines are inn
mensely rich in quicksilver has been fully
proved, assays taken showing from 20 to
40 per cent pure mercury, while some sam
Piles went as high as 20 per cent. There
are, so Behrman asserts, no less than g.
100000 tons of ore in sight. Development
at once.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
HE PROMISES GREAT ENERGY.
New Captain General of Cuba Has n
system to End the War.

Madrid, Oct. l2.-Gen. Blanco, the new
he will act with great energy against the
insurgents and will employ all political
means to restore equality of treatment in
the various sections of the community. He
has the greatest desire to end the war and
establish peace by the system he adopted
birthplace of Gen. Weyler, are proposing
to give him an ovation on his return from
Cuba.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
Don,, Wear starched Linen.

Prof Max Rubner who lectures on
hygiene ut the Berlin University, has
unfinished very interesting article on
the use of starched laundry in summer.
After extensive and careful 1nVesuga-
tion he has come to the conclusion that
starched linen forms very strong OBJ
stacle TO the discharge Of heat, ana TINS
Influence becomes stronger in the same
nronortlon as the outside temperature
rises. This seems to prove that the
starching of shirts is rather unrea-
sonable custom. In winter, when we
try hard to retain our bodily neat the
protection given by starched linen is
very small. on account of the low tenn
nara+ure on the outside. and in sum
mer. when we try as hard to cool of as
much as possible, starched linen ener-
geticallv keeps the heat In. 1t is true
enough that with the rising tempera-
ture nerspiration will dissolve the
starch but even then it Is very dis
agreeahlv felt. In this condition 1t
closes m the pores of the linen and
renders difficult the entrance of dry air
TO the skin, and it Is just the fresh and
dry air that gives us GOODNESS in sum
mer. Prof. Rubner closes his argument
with the advice to leave off the use Of
starched linen entirely in summer, and
If possible. also in winter, although he
admits that custom and fashion will
hardly allow starched linen to disap
pear entirely.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
A SERIES OF MURDERS.
BIOOdthirsty Wretch Captured Near
Lyons, France.

Lyons, France, Oct. ia shepherd
named Nacher has been arrested near here
charged with committing a series of So
called Jack the Ripper murders. He has
confessed to eight murders. The authori-
ties say Vacher was formerly confined in
an insane asylum. The murders attribut-
ed to him commenced in 1894 and appear
to have been actuated by purely blood
thirsty instincts, as the victims were all
poor people.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16

Washington, Oct. l2.-The comptroller
of the currency has declared dividends in
favor of the creditors of the insolvent ma
tional banks, as follows: % per cent,
Merchants National bank of Helena.
Mont; II per cent, the First National
bank of Port Angeles, Wash.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16

Butte, Mont. Oct. II. - Joe Wallace
was instantly killed and David McElvoy
fatally injured last night at the st. Law
were coming up on the cage. The engi
neer failed to stop the engine and the
cage was carried up into the sheaves,
throwing both men off. Wallace had his
neck broken
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16

New York, Oct. l2.-Among the pas
sengers on the French liner La Bretagne
which has arrived from Havre, were Nine
Nordica, the prima donna; Nine. Schla-
china, who sings in Nordica's company
and Clara Barton, president of the Amer
lean Red Cross Society.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
Shut Down.

Galveston, Tex, Oct. l2.-On account OF
the yellow fever scare the printing house
of Clark & Courts, with pay roll of $1,000
per day, has shut down for an indefinite
period All business out of Galveston
has ceased. There is no panic and little
alarm.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16

Jackson, Miss, Oct ll.-There are no
new cases of fever at Nitta Yuma. At Ed
wards there are nine new cases. four of
which are colored people, and one death.
The state board of health has advised the
industrial institute at Columbus, Miss,
not to open the fall term until general
frosts occur in the state
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
ENGLISH STRIKE SPREADS.
All in sympathy With the Engineers
VIII Quit Work.

London, Oct. l2.-The secretary of the
Federated Trades, comprising 30 impor-
tant industries, announces that the exc
cutive committee has definitely decided
to call out all members in sympathy with
the struggle of the engineers against their
employers, on Friday next, when it is es-
timated that 100000 men will stop work
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16
yellow Fever Mt New Orleans.

new cases of yellow fever reported yester-
day and nine deaths.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16

A dispatch from Toxic, Japan, says it
is reported there that the king of Corea
has proclaimed himself emperor of Co
rea.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16

Partial failure of the potato crop in Ire
land is reported.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16

rum industry, as was apparently the
case with Capt Joe Battlin.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-10-16

comrades turned their gaze to the nor
nor'west, and again shook their heads.
Don't see, no lights murmured
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05

shops in town-one of Mr. ]. n Nuenery and
TIE other of Tom Mcleod (coored). There
is g coored brass band, composed of twelve
members the band master is a. P. Fielder,
who is also the town butcher. Aootber col
ored man Tho deserves mention here is Fran
cis Rhodes, the shoemaker.
During cur visit we we're the guest at the
pleasant home OF that genial gentleman NJ.
Peter Mellett, than whom there is 20 more
hospitable nan in South Carolina Mr. Mel.
lett Got ony belongs to the well known Mel
lett family of Privateer Township, but vas
himself g Privsteer boy.
We are II uch indebted to those who kindly
aided us in gathering up our material for this
article, and we will state that our object is
not to "boam' Wedgs6ed, only 70 describe
the pretty little tos. q aud its pleasant people
as they really are. The memory Of this visit
will ever remain with as as very pleasant
one MCDONALD FURMAN.
Ramsey, Priyatesr Township, April 90.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05

Rock Hill, May In difficulty
here to day, Mr. John Harvey Neely
was stabbed in the back of the neck
y Mr.. Sam Neely of this county.
Mr.. Neely is paralyzed and is in a
critical condition.
Greenville, May Senator J H.
Earle is considered by his physician
to be very sick man. He is suffer
ing from kinney troubles, which have
resulted in violent headaches, nausea
and restlessness. He cannot sleep
without the aid of opiates.
The Secretary of the Treasury will
recommend the red action of the rev.
enue tax on distilled spirits and an
increase in the tax on beer This
action will be taken on the ground
that the present tax of 81 10 per gal
lon is above the revenue producing
point.
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800, Reward, 800.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to care 10 oil its
stages, and that is Catarrh. HALLS Ca,arrh
Core Is the only positive cure Cow known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrb being a
constitutional disease, requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure is
taken internally, acting directly upon the
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system
thereby destroying the foundation of the dis
ease, and giving the patieot strength
by building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing it's work.
The proprietors have 80 mnch faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails TO cure
Send for list Of testimonials.
Address. F. J. CHENEY L CO., Toledo.
O. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05
THE CUBAN CONGRESS.
Will Meet and Eject a Presi.
dent.--Everybody in Har-
mOny.

Puerto Principe, Camaguey. Cuba,
April 1.-THE representatives of
Orient, Camaguey and Las Villas 10
the general assembly of the Cuban
republic, which will probably meet
in May at Guainarito, have already
arrived at the headquarters of the
Cuban government near San Jeroni.
mo. Delegates from Matanzas, Ha-
bana and Pinar del Rio are expected
to arrive soon
The object of the assembly is the
revision of the constitution proclaim
ed September Is, 1895. A special
law will also be voted prohibiting the
chiefs Of the army from receiving
proposals Of peace from the Spaniards,
and declaring to be traitor and La
BILE to the death penalty any Cuban
who shall make such proposals unless
they are based upon absolute inde-
pendece of the ieland and addressed
directly to the government.
z According to the opinion Of the
majority of Cubans. the re election of
Salvador Cisneros Betancourt, the
incumbent of the Office, is almost
certain.
Under the circumstances which the
war has imposed the administration
of President Cisnercs has been a
model of prudence and wisdom in all
civil matters. Never. in spite of all
contrary reports sent out by the
Spaniards, has the president of his
government inteEfered with the func-
tons of the commander, in chief of
the army and of the local chiefs in
each province. He has always aimed
to preserve unity and discipline, and
has showed his patriotism and his
capacity as president in a manner
that has won their respect and conf
dence. The Cubans who very sim
cerely and properly wish to preserve
their ranks undivided before the
enemy, prefer at this moment to Sc
lect man who has acted so wisely,
rather than to try new man, who
may perhaps have more brilliant en-
dowments without equaling the pres
ent incumbent in equanimity and
good sense.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05

New York, May 3.-More demands
for gold for export were made at the
sub-treasury to-day with the results that
$4,000 10 gold coin was removed
for shipment for steamers sailing to-
morrow. The total Withdrawals since
the movement began week ago have
been $7.977,000
Senator Tillman aud Senator Morgan
engaged in bitter personalities while
debating the public laud bill yester.
day.
Mrs Marilla NJ Kicker, member
of the Washington bar. is an applicant
for the appointment as minister to
Colombia.
Fitssimmons has declined to fight
Joe Choynski, who must first whip
Corbett and Maher, Fitz says
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05
rIMMoNsvILLB NOTES.
Meeting of Florence District Con
ference.

Timnonsville, April 3o.-The Florence
District Conference met in the Methodist
Church here yesterday morning at $50
o'clock, Presiding Elder Hodges 10 the chair.
: Rev. Joho O. Wilson preached last night.
Prof. c. B. Smith of Wofford College, will
lecture tonight.
Tomorrow closes the business of the Con-
ference, but there will be preaching in the
different churches Sunday.
The Conference promises to be very ioter-
estng and profitable TO those who attend.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05

ride off under fire
..Mr. Davis had the chivalry of a
Richard Coeur de Lion and the con
stapcy and love OF liberty eff a Cato
God bless his memory.
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WILL BE PROSECUTED.
The Guilty Parties in the
Beckroge Trunk Case.

Assistant Attorney General ToEn-
send yesterday began a thorough In
vestigation into the Beckroge trunk
matter uoder instructions from Gov
ernor Ellerbe Previously he had
gotten the statement from Colonel
CASTOR which was submitted to the
Governor, but owing to the pressure
of other business Judge Townsend
has been unable to secure such fur
ther information as would warrant
him in instituting a prosecution He
says he is going to examine witnesses
and probe the matter to the bottom,
and The guilty parties. whoever they
may; be. are to be prosecuted under
Governor Ellorbe's instructions 1t
is possible that be may get all the
facts necessary bylthis afternoon upon
which to proceed Governor EIlerbe
said, in sapeaking of the matter. that
he had instructed Judge Townsend
to leave no stone unturned to arrive
at the truth. He had instructed him
to chew to the line, let the chips fall
where they may " He evidently is
determined to sift the whole affair
and to see that the guilty are pun
ished.
Talking further, the Governor said
that he intended 20 see that all Dis
pensary officials shall strictly obey
the law. He will have no compro-
misses and mekeshifts, but if any of
6cer in the Dispensary. local, con
stabnlary otherwise, violates the law
or exceeds his powers. he has given
positive instructions to the Attorney
General to Immediately have war
rants sworn ont against them The
Governors attention was called to the
fact that there had been number OF
Dispensers short heretofore, and al
though there has been much talk
about prosecuting then. nothing had
ever come form it. He replied that
they had not occurred during his ad-
ministaration, and, while he did not
intend, to criticize his predecessors,
he had firmly determined to see that
all such defaulters. during his term.
shall be tried, and, if possible, pun
ished He mentioned the fact that a
Dispenser and clerk in Dispensary
had been found short and. he had in
sisted on the boards of control swear
ing out warrants against them. Some
thing may be heard from these later
The Governor. referring to criti-
cisms in the News and Conrier, to
the effect that he had been somewhat
late in investigating the Beckroge
case, said that as soon as he had
heard of it he Immediately sent Judge
Townsend to investigate it. and the
CASTOR statement was the result
Owing to sickness in Mr.. Barber's
family, it has been impossible for him
10 remain 10 the city for more than a
day or two for some time, and conse-
quentIy all of the work of the Office
had fallen on Judge Townsend II
was utterly impossible for him to at
tend to this and the numerous other
Dispensary cases of Importance he
has had to attend to in Charleston
alone However. AS be has some
time now the investigation will be
vigorously pushed-The State. 4th.