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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-19
JA|L. DELIVERY. NINE PRISONERS OvERpoWER JAILoR GIBSON AND GAIN
 THEIR LIBERTY. The Jailor Was Betrayed by a Trusty-An Exciting Chase
 After the Fugitives
 -one Recaptured.
From Thursday s Daily

From Thursdays Daily
 Last night a6out ' o'clock nine prisoners confined in the Jefferson county jail effected their escape. Ttey were:
 Will Harris, charged with assault with intent to kill. Harrs is the negro who. attacked Clarence Phil pot.
 Squire Hanabal, for grand lar eeny
 Will Hoskins, for grand larceny.
 Bob Jackson, for intent to kilI. Jack Young, assault with intent fo kill.
 Amos Poe, burglary.
 Joe Johnson. burglary
 Tip Whiteside, gaming.
 John Arbrough, robery.
 JaiIor Gibson was locking the prisoners up for the night. He had a4 behind the bars but Bob Jackson, who was trusty. It is Bob Jack ron's duty to look afte. the fires and perform other duties. For that reason he is not locked up as soon as the others. Mr. Gibson called to Bob to come and get ir, after be had locked the others in. As Jack son passed by Mr. Gibsoa's back he passed his right arm around the iailoris body and said sCome on builies. With that three other prisoners sprang at Gibson and threw blanket around him. Mr. Gibson is a fine specimen of man. hood, but he was overcome by nun bers. The prisoners were all able bodied men, too; Bob Jackson, the traitor, measuring 6 it. 1 in, aud weighing 195 lbs While four of the men held Mr. Gibson, six others ran. Mir. Gibson's pistol was seized by three Of the prisoners and taken rom him In the tussel he fefl over barrel ana bruised his right side. This was his only injury.
 Nine of the prisoners escaped from the ail, and one, William Rus taa, was held by Mr Gibson. He gave up the game easily when left alone with the jailor, saying, @Cap'in, I'll go back.
 The majority of the prisoners went down State street 10 Will Harris house on Fifth avenue, where they separated.
 Constable Philpot was telephored and came to the scene with his three blood hounds. Two were followed to the river hank, where they had undoubtedly crossed, going in the direction of Sherrill. The dogs took another trail ard lively race was run out the Monticello road.
 Fences were taken down and fields crossed in the race; woods and swamps were passed through, t~Three of the fugitives had stop ped at the home of Will Hoskin's father. But when Mir. Philpott and his assistants came there they had gone. About 2:30 this morning, out beyond the Baker place, about l5 miles from here the dogs ran Hos kins into church and he was cap tured.
 The pursuit was not continued longer. as dogs and horses were run down, about 25 miles having been run. The party returned to town.
 All of the party of pursuers are loud in their praise of Mf. Philpot's blood hounds Mr Triplett feels confident that within day or two the remaining eight negroes will be captured.
 Fluke Flemming, a negro rapist. -whom the prisoners were especially anxious should escape, did not get out of his cell.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-12-19
LOCAL HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES

LOCAL HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES. on account of the Christmas and New Year holidays the Iron Noun tain Railway will sell round trip tickets ta points on this sssstem with in q distance of two hundred miles It rafe of 0ne fare for the round trip. Tickek on sale Dee. 24th. 25th and 3ls K, and Jan lst. 1898. All
 kted to Jah. 4th for return
 H. B. MIzELI-. Agt.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
"The Wool Record" published at New

"The Wool Record" published at New
York, while one of the very newest, has
leaped into the front rank of American
industrial newspapers. 1t is national,
non-sectional aud non-partisan, aud is
devoted to the interests Of the wool in
dnstry in all its branches. Its mission is
the correction Of abuses, the champion
ship Of fairness and the establishment of
Justice throughout the entire wool trade
1t responses patriotism and is pledged to
promote, and is identified with one of
Americas fayorite and typical indus
tries. Its editorials are broad, progress
sive, interesting and profitable. We can
furnish this paper with the REPORTER
one full year for $3.50 in advance.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
Somerset POSSIBILITIES

We are indebted to Ernest G Wake
u the Daily Post, Washington. D. C., for
the following information relative 20
rresideuta- post Offices IN Somerset:
The iiEWres of the auditor for thc
2ostoifee Department at Washing, on
show tlie following facts concerning the
office in sl.owhegan. Gross receipts for
the fi4cal year that ended lane 30 last.
S7,92s.s2; postmastc,'s salary, $1,000;
paid for clerk hire. ST ,lUC: paid for rent,
light and fuel, 9650; other incidental ex.
penses, f23.G0, making the total ex-
penses $3,773.G0 And the net profits
Sf,154.52. The net profits to the govern
ment from the Office the previous year
were 81, So %.
At Madison the net profits to the
government from the on ee were Se5qAl.
as against $1,057.43 for the previous
year. The receipts at the Madison
Office were s., z6s Il; postmaster's
salary. Fl,l00; clerk hire, s7.50. rent.
light and fuel SIS; ard other expenses,
Slot.
At IA. field, receipts, s3.Gi3.5G. post
masters salary, Slf00; clerk hire,
Sl2.5G; total expenses, sl.77les net
revenue, 81 ,S6s.5s
At Pittsll4ld, receipts, S3,9Ga5a. post
masters aaary, 81 ,5oe clerk hire. 5000
total expense, S9.0lG.9G: net reuenuc.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
Value of Sheep.

The Wool Record of last week has
chart upon which Is given the value of
sheep in four New England States,
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and
Massachusetts,, for a period covering l3
years from 1855 to 1897 inclusive.
The record Of Maine shows the
greatest variation Of any of these States.
In lss5 the value of sheep in Maine was
81, 2s0,O 900. In lss6 1t fell off to 81. l60,-
600, when it advanced to 81 100000 in
lss1, and 60 81 .650, 600 in ISIS. 1t fell of
a trifle the next two years, being 81 900,
900 In 1890 and then advanced until it
reached the highest point in 1892, viz:
81, 20, 900. Then came the enactment of
the WilSOn-Gormau tariff for the benefit
of foreign wool growers and sheep
raisers AS result of which the value OF
sheep in Maine dropped down in one
year 100000 to 81 100, 600 in % aud tc
100000 in 1891 Since that year the
depreciation has been gradual so that
this year the value of sheep IN Maine i.
placed q trihe below the half-millior
mark or $4,000.
Vermont shows even greater shrink
age than Maine, the value of sheep il
that state having fallen oil from SI,l40,
900 in 1885 to 5000 in 1897. In New
Hampshire tA decrease was from $50,
600 in 1885 to SlsG,000 in 1897 and il
Massachusetts from $40, 900 To $4,000
This greet depreciation in the value o
/ sheep came about By the decided fall il
/ prices and by the great slaughter thu
the tlocks were subjected to. The prices
of sheep AID wool have started on al
upward movement but the advance ha
been somewhat retarded because of i'm
mense importations of wool in anticip&
ton of the increase in tariT rates in tn
Dingley law, but this surplus will D.
worked off in time and the producing o
sheep ana wool promises TO be re
munerative business in our countr,
again in the near future
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
The Surprise of All,

Nj James Jones Of tie drug 1rm OF
Jones x son. Cowden, H., il speak
ing Of DR.. Kings New Discovery says
that last winter bis wife was attacked
with Ia grippe and her case grew So Sc
rlous that ply sicians at owdeu and Pana
could do nothing for for her 1t seemed
10 develop into hasty consumption.
Having Dr.. Kings New Discovery IN
the store aud selling lots Of it he took a
bottle home and TO the surprise Of all
She began 70 get better from first dose
and hall dozen dollar bottles cured her
sound and we'll Dr.. Kings View Dis
covery for consumption, coughs and
colds is guaranteed II do this good
work. Free trial bottles
At Pattens' Drug store, c. W. Folsom,
Pronrietor.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
The profit of keeping sheen is not to be

The profit of keeping sheep is not to be
estimated entirely by comparing the price
of the fleece and meat they produce with
the cost of keeping them. The improved
condition of the farm must also be taken
into consideration. The advantages of
keeping sheep may not be shown in one
year, or in four or five years. The profit
in the business must be determined by
comparing the condition of the farms on
which sheep have been kept for many
years with that of other places where they
have not been kept.-EarhaNge'
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18

Wednesday morning, danes Harriug-
ton was taken to Skowhegan TO serve a
30 days term n Jail for vagrauey. Har-
rington has been in town about a year
and half He used to stay at Hester
Smal's on Mrin street; afterwards he
made it his home with Barius Gibson,
but-since Darius has been gone he has
lived the life 0i a street vAgrant, stop
ping nights in Old buildings. He has a
son IN Bangor who refused to have any
thing to do witt him so the seleetmcn
had him taken t. Skowhegau.- Fairde'.
JouHG2
1t seems very nueh as though Fair
field is working her poor en- the County
5y the above described process.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18

Thursday tire president appointed
Charles Page Bryan of illinois, to be
envoy extraordinary and minister pleni-
potentiary of the United States to China.
Mr.. Bryan is well known and well edrs
Gated, being fluent linguist. Minister
Denby, whom he succeeds, has held the
position since the beginning Of Elk Presi-
dent Clevelands first term.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18

Kennebec journal: II the factory
employee is paying little more fer his
flour and meat than last year the pro-
Queer of -four and meat is obtaining
money with which to buy more of what
the factory employe is making and thus
the latter may expect steadier employ
ment than when the farmer was eonsum-
ing less. He also is in a way to have his
wages if not raised. at least not lowered,
as was threatened under the old eondi-
ton of business.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
SOMERSET PICK-UPS.

James T. Holt of Fairfield, has been
nominated by the Governor as justice
Of the peace and quorum.
The variety store of John Renter in
Madison was broken into some time
during the night Monday, and goods to
the value of So consisting Of mems
underwear, gloves, sweaters, tobacco
etc, were taken. Entrance was made
through the rear door by prying off the
lock
One of Hartland's manufacturers is
John S Page, who manufactures cotton
and wooden loom picker sticks and
binders lie also manufactures and
deals in hard and soft lumber. 1t has
developed in the last few years INTO
satisfactory trade. Most Of his product
is shipped TO large mills Of this country
and some to Great Britain. Mr. Pages
mill is a fine steam plant and remarkably
well handled,
Rev. j. w, Sparks, rector Of st. Mark $
Episcopal church in Waterville, says
that the work on the new church at
Shawmut is progressing favorably and
he thinks that the edifice will be com
pleted by the first of next month, The
church is little gem in design and I'm
/ ish. The architectural design i new
and tasteful. Nothing like it If to be
found in any church editice In Maine
and While the building is not an expen-
sive one it is remarkably neat and pretty
and is a source of pride for the residents
of Shawmut and source of much graft
fication to the Episcopal society OF
Maine.
The Pttsfield correspondent in the
Bangor Commercial says Contractor
Murray, has been at the LanceJ
House for several days awaiting de
cision in regard to the difficulties tina
have prevented the commencement o
} work on the extension of the w. Il Q
1t is generally understood that The diff
) cultes are the claims for land damage
which the other side consider excessive
Gilmore claims $3.50 and Baxter 500
! Ii is probable that should the claimant
5 hold out for these sums, the compan
) will give bonds, proceed with the work
! and leave the damages to be assesse
2 later by the commissioners or men 81
noipfp1 bU ha cour+
) Lizzie Anna LarrF5ee formerly {
Hartland, Me-, but recently of Wi
I mington, Mass, was married under pi
tketic circumstances, Thursday, t
Chas. L. Clarke student OF the Ha
l yard Law school 10 whom she lad bee
engaged for sometime. Miss T.arraba
was i'll with appendicitis, consulate
of physicians was held, and the deoisio
. was that her only hope was surtici
= operation and the chances would |
= about even. She consented 10 the ope
= alton, but asked that she might /
{ may-ied to the man of her choice frs
The marriage ceremony wes per.orme
4 while the surgeons waited in an az
i joining room. She had nct the ftrengt
, to survive the operation, however, an
few hours later lay dead
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
A Gard.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund
the money On fifty-cent tottle of
Greene's Syrup of Tar if it fails to cure
your cough or cold. We also guarantee
a twenty-five cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no paw. 6 mo 40
II. w. CUSHING, BIxBY & BUCK.
w. II. FULLER, c. w. Folsom.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
Significant Figures
I Wing and Courier

We venture the prediction that none of
The Democratic Mugwump, or so-called
independent papers will publish these
figures which show very conclusiyely
that Ohio has handsomely sustained the
administration contrary to precedent in
the State.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18

Mr.. Geo, 4. Quirnby of Belfast, a
racy writer in the Republican journal
d that city, II favorita with Mime news
paper mG', has beea secured by the
Union Mutlal Life Insurance Comnany
of Portland as agent at Belfast and
vicinity also as travelling SPECIAL As
."6nr George, Mr.. Quimby is hest
known, and has 4 wide acquaintance,
especially with the editorial fraternity,
who will all wish him = large measure of
success in Gglis new iine of BUSINESS.
His geniaity is unbounded and ought to
eoun; with aim in securing risks in
Names life insurance company.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18

Have just received another gross of
or cough remedy Compound syrup of
White Pine and Tar. sampson, the
Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
Rucklin's Arnica SaIye.

The Best Salye in The world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter Chapped Hands.
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions
and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give per
feet satisfaction or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box.
Patterns Drug Store, c. W. Folsom,
Proprietor.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
Portland Shopping Agency.

Shopping will be done by a lady of taste and
experience, goods of all kinds purchased at
lowest prices without extra commission, lat
est fashion plates and samples sent free.
Mail orders promptly filled, references Civ
en-, send for circular. Strangers kindly assist
ed in shopping il notified in advance. 4w45*
MRS. A. Fl. LEIGHTON, Manager.
l4s Spring St, Portland, Me.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18
All druggists keep Robbins 25-25.

Mistress-Now, You must always sweep we'll
behind the doors, Mary.
hary-Yes m. trust me for that, it's the only
way one can get the dust out of sight.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18

For lame back or side try DIR. Edwin's
quick relief plaster, 15c, two for 25c, at
the Corner Druggist.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18

Kelley, tie self-confessed murderer of
Cashier Joseph A. Stickney of the
Great Falls, n. II. national bank, has
Been sentenced to thirty years imprison-
nent. In New Hampshire hanging is
the penalty for murder in the first de-
gree, but while Kelley's crime was most
atrocious, the court found the prisoner
guilty of murder in The second degree.
The cause for this seems to have beer
the evidence brought out in Che trial by
the defense, as to Kelley's mental ~.
esponsiGility. A fall received in his
boyhood injured his brain, according to
the testimony of HIS relatives, and he
had epileotic fits until fourteen years of
age The medical experts testified that
he did not have the capacity to resist
temptation, and that he is a high grade
imbeeile. Insanity has long been the
line of defense in m:urder cases, but lack
of capacity to resist temptation is s0me-
thing new and might be made an excuse
by many criminals. 1t may be true in
kelley's case, as he has certainly shewn
himself to be a strange AMI abnormal
specimen of man, but the fact still re-
mains that man nay be and as rule
is responsible for his lack of capacity to
resist temptation, aad therefore it is no
excuse for crime, be it small or great.
The exact punishment a criminal de-
serves is a delicate question for a court
to decide, but it certainly should be of
a nature 20 discourage criminality which
seems to be increasing in at alarming
Geglee of late.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18

Go to any druggist for No, 95-25.
The Somerset reporter., 1897-11-18

1925.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-23
HENEATu NOTICE OF ENrI.ENrEN.
Committee or State Board OF Health Sent
to Clemson Indifferent to Scurrilous
Criticism.

Tho committee of tho State board of
health, which was sent to Clemson,
beg topublicly acknowledge their sin
core appreciation of the numerous cx-
Prcssl0ns OF approval and confidence
which they have received from varions
sections of tho State. 1t is to be re-
grcttcd, however, that the pleasure
they feel is Incomplete, since it is
moved by the consciousness that this
general endorsement Of tho committee
implies disappointmcnt to others.
That there has been some adverse
criticism OF the committee they arc
fully aware, but save that Of the trus-
tees there has boon mono that gentle
men could notice.
1T Is unfortunate that somc mon
eager for notorioty become scurrlous
and mcndacious, forgetting how utterly
they fail to excite either anger or con-
tempt, and that they are regarded
everywhere by MON of character and
scnsibility Us objects of profound pity
While tho committee rcailirm the
correctness Of every statement made
IN their report, they rest content in
having proved conclusivcly that ty-
phoid fever was epidemic at Clemson;
that the media of infection wcrc roi-
soned milk and water. and that the
prime cause was soil pollution.
ChaS. Nj. Tabcr, Nj. d.,
Chairman Committee S. Is. IT.
Fort Motto, S. c., July 2l, 1897.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-23

Mrs. Rodic Noah, Of this place, was
taken IN the night with cran,ping
pains aud the next day diarrhora set
in. She took half n bottle of blac1-
berry cordial but got no relief. She
then sent 10 me 20 see If had any
thing that would help her. sent her
bottle Of Chamberluin's Collie, Chol-
era and Diarrhoca Remedy and the
first dose It licvcd her. Another OF
our ncighbors had been sick tor about
II week and had tried different remedies
for diarrhoea but kept getting worse.
sent him this same remedy. Only
four doses of it were required to cure
bim. He says he owes his recovery to
this wodcriul rcmcdy.--Mrs. Mary
Siblcy, Sidney, Mich. For sale by w.
E. polhum,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-23

DR.. Pelham left last Tuesday for
Harris Springs.
Miss Lille Brown of Laurcns is visit
ing in the city.
Mr.. M. l.. Spcarman left yesterday
for Harris Springs.
Misses Anita and Blanche Davidson
are visiting i'm L.aurcns.
Mr.. Ircdclf Jones of Columbia is Wis.
iting in the city.
MIR. Arthur Copeland has gone tC
Clinton on visit.
Miss Grace Jones of Ashcvillc, is
visiting relatives and friends in the
city.
Mr.. Jacob Ehrhardt and family leave
today for their home, Ithrhardt, S. G.
Mrs. Geo. p. Meredith and daughter
Miss Pearl left yesterday for thci,
home in Augusta.
} Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wilson and
| da lghtcr, Miss Lucille Of Newbcrry
arc visiting in the city.--Laurcns Ad.
vcrtiscr.
Mrs. J. a. Daniel is visiting in Union
DR.. Kiblcr has been spending few
days at Glenn Springs.
Mr.. j. S. Russell has been in Wash
ingLon looking for an appointment as
postmaster here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Lake left ycstcl.
day on Il visit to their son, Mr.. Thos
d. Lake at Laurcns.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-23
Cheap Exclusion Rates.

The Atlantic Coast Line is Offering
lake summer trips.
Tickets to Glenn Springs from Now
berry $4.45, Prosperity $l.45, Clinton
1895.
Tickets to State Convention, United
States Confederate Camps, Grccnvillc,
S. c., will bc on sale Aug. 2i, 25, 2G,
with final limit Aug. 30. Round trip
tickets one cent per mile each way.
Through tickets from Charleston
$l.o3, Clinton, 05c, Darlington $3.50
Ncwbcrry, $l.40, Prosperity, $3.50,
Sumter, BIO.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-23

In the vicinity Of Boquet, Wcstmorc.
land, Go. Pa, almost anyone can tell
you how to cure Il lame back or stiii
neck. They dampen piece Of flannel
With Chamberain's Pain Balm and
bind it. on the affected parts and in
one or two days the trouble has disap.
peared. The same treatment viii
promptly cure pain in the side or
chest. Mr.. E. M. Frye, prominent
merchant Of S0qnrt, speaks very
mendalions have had much TO do with
taking it popular there. For sale by
w. r.. Pelham.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-23
VARIOUS AND ALr. ABOUT.

| L nc stuhuplpc Is ABOUT ITO fcct high.
Prof. "A. j. Bowers will fiji Dr.. Fox's
pulpit in tho Lutheran church next
| Sunday morning.
The watermelon crop Is fine this year
aud the farmers are beginning to bring
thom to town by the loads.
d. Leroy Wcdaman is now c'orking
for j. G. Craps, aud will be glad to
have his friends como to scGhim.
The Methodist congregation have
granted their pastor Rev. G.. W..
Creighton, q vacation of few weeks.
Lanrcns. has tested her electric lights
and. wa%ar works and seems to be we'll
infused. Ncwbcrry will fall in line in
lsd few days.
The stand pipe begins to remind
one more of being in farms length of
heaven" than does the ball room ut
Harris Springs.
Mr.. O. O. Copeland of Clinton has
entered into partnership with his
brother and the firm will now be
Nho"n us copeland Bros.
The boilers at the clcctri, light plant
arc being slowly fired in order to get
them in readiness for testing the ma
| chincry, water works etc.
The moving back of Mr.. Silas John
stones residence on Pratt street has
been completed, and the street is now
being widcncd and the sidewalk rallied
up.
There will be Il Luther League meet
ing tonight at tho Lutheran church.
Prof. a. j. Bowers will conduct the
| services. Everybody is requested to
come.
= There will be an excursion from
|! Greenwood to Ashcvillc via of Alston
ON August 18th. Round trip tickets
from all points for $3.50, which makes
very cheap trip.
MIR. w. S. Langford was in Columbia
this week making arrangements to
to get guns and uniforms for the
Ncwbcrry Guards. Ncwbcrry can have
good company but they lose interest
drilling without guns.
The firm of Bcdcnbaugh g. TTutchi-
son has dissolved cOpartncrship and
the business will DOW be continued by
Mr.. JOS. II. I[utchison. Sec notice of
special clearance sale and of dissOlu-
tion in another column.
Mr.. II. J. Matthias. u student in the
Theological Seminary ut Ncwbcrry,
is supplying the churches near Dallas,
n. G.. MIR. Matthias is natl &c OF this
county, having been born near here
and is the son of Mr.. David Matthias,
one Of our :cncrgctic and successful
farmcrs.-I.cNingtOn Dispatch
There will be Il barbecue at Kemp
sons Ferry August II given by G. j.
Rum, G. J.. Lever, G.. II. Wysc and
Jacob WcrtS. Speeches will be made
by persons from SalHAa and Ncwbcrry
counties. The subject Of II free bridge
will also be discussed. a good dinner
will be served at very reasonable prices.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-23
...EXCURSION.. X.
Greenwood, , S. C.
TO
AsheviRHe, N. C..

by the way Of Ncwbcrry and Alston,
On August ;'d and return August 4th.
The pleasures derived from u trip to
Skyland are indcscribablc. The same
lofty mountains stand i'm silent ajcsty,
natures sublime monuments. Wander
butts 8 miles ballastcd roadway cf-
f0rds delightful drives.
Electric railways thread mountain
Valley and plain making accessible all
points OfnOticc.
This excursion shall como up in all
respects to any we have ever operated.
Fare from all points $50.