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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-01
HORRIBLE FATE OF TWO
WASHINGTONIANS.

Washington, Nov. 28-A startling
and horrible story of the killing of
two Westinghouse aud the mutila
ton of their bodies by the natives
of the Congo Free State has just been
received here in letter to Mr.. Leo
Harmon of this city The men were
members of party who. during No
vember and December, 1894, and
January, 1895 went from this city
to enlist in the Belgian army for SER
vice in the Congo Free State Those
enlisting included Edward Thornton,
a commissioned officer Of the National
Fencibles, employed in the war de
partment Lindsay g. Burke Frank
Bachelor, Harry r Andrews, Bar
ry Sparlin and Mr MeIlin, who
was at Que time a non commissioned
officer of the United States army. All
except Thornton and Mellin we're
members of the National Guard Of
the District. The information re-
ceived ty Mr Harmon is that Burke
and party of so natives who were
sent out to disIodge band of dwarfs
who had revo'ted. were ambushed
and killed An Arab who was with
the command, but who was some dis
tapce off at the time of the ambus
cade. states that he knows Burke was
dead before the natives reached
him. and that the most hideous look
ing little man he ever cav walked up
and cut Burke'e head off with one
low of knife The chief then be-
gan to slice of his legs and arms and
to distribute them among his fol-
lowers There were so many of the
fends that the pieces were ve7y small,
and before they had concluded the
work Of distribution there was free
fight to see who could get the little
remaining In some manner the
dwarfs became alarmed aud left the
place, one fellow carrying off Bnrke's
arm. The Arab saw the cause of
their alarm, as Windey. New
Yorker, who had command of another
detachment of soldiers, sent out on
the same errand, arrived few hours
after the natives left. Windeey
gathered up the remains Burke and
buried them. When Windeey learn
ed the strength of the rebels he hur-
ried back to Michau and notified the
commandant of the post.
The other Wasbingtonian who lost
his life was killed on March lst when
the troops, under the command OF
Baron Danis, revolted near Kaban-
barre and assinated a number of Of
6ccers of their regiment, among
them being Mellin The body of
Mellin was butchered almost beyond
recognition, his heart having been cut
out and burned 80 that his courage
could not again be used against the
rebels by the whites 1t is their be-
lief that unless the heart is burned
and the ashes scattered to the four
winds, the spirit of the man descends
to his brethren Thornton is said to
be in very precarious situation at
Basaka, bot another expedition fas
been cent to his rescue Gage, an
other American, is very sick with
the fever at Nyangine. The killing
of Burke occurred in December 1896
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2 u Rochester treasurer nf the
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-01
GEN, HAMPTON TO TIE
VETERANS.

Some time ago the State historian re-
quested through the press all veterans
in the State to aid him earnestly 10 the
work Of making up the rolls of these
who served 10 the several commands
from the Palmetto State that served in
the late war. The responses have been
as general as desired.
Gen. Wade Hampton. whose record
in that war shines out among the
brightest of the galaxy of commanders
Of the soutbern army, is taking deep
interest io the work He believes that
20 time should be lost Feeling thus
be yesterday penned the following
which vas handed the press
Noticing that Col. Thomas, State
historian. has called for the rolls Of ell
the regiments. bsttalions. aod other
military organizations that served South
Carolina 10 the war between the States,
take occasion to say that hope the
appeal vii! meet with fcii and
prompt response: Especially do cali
for uli..re,urn. to mao, CT all the
companies, iafautry. cavalry and aS;il-
Ie7y. that formed tie legiou bsatiog
uy name.
It is due to the South Carolina troops
who served the State so we'll. that they
60 10 full ranks upon record To this
eud hope the State historian will get
the historic data WADE HAMPTON
The State historian yesterday receiv-
ed from G4n A W Greeley. briea
dier general and osisf signal officer in
charge distribution Of war department.
documents, under date of Washington,
D c.. letter in which he says
II understand that you bare been
appointed State historian, ADD are now
eogaged in collecting literature relative
to the Civil War. 10 this connection.
I, therefore. send you Subject Gaia
logues 4, 5. and 6 l would like to
k6ow from you whether toe adjutaos
general Of South Carolina published
acy reports during the wa,.
Inviting your atteotioa to pages
l70-171 Of Subject Catalogue No 6 |
would say that since i: appeared se
have added Ipglesby's Artillery ard
Reeds Atn Infantry to :he library
Nasb's Harvey's Scouts is yet wanting
II you can contribute auy titles or foT-
ward any pamphlets, either biographical
or historicsl, that bear op the part
played by South Carolina ia the war.
they will be welcome additions.
.'Auy other var literature will also
be welcome. ss we shall always be
pleased to send suitable exchanges
In addition to the letters received
from Gen. A. W. Greeley, u s. A.
bearing upon the Confederate war rec
ords, the State historian is in possession
of one from Melvin Dewey, secretary
of the University of New York. re-
requesting information upon the zane
subject.
Letters are being received request
ing publications of history OF ether
documents usually distributed by other
States upon the subject of the War
between the States" snd many en-
qnir;es, which it is impossible to ao-
swer at this junctute-Tbe State
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-01

Conway. Nov 28 The murderer
of Joo Stevens, ~ho has beeo put ib
jail here. has made full confession 20
'fhe States representative He claims
that be vas walking about 80 steps
behiad him and was "prcjec'iug" wi'b
a guu aud il Seot off. blowiog the boy'c
o.aios ou, He became frightened ADD
buried the reme!oa and went of 10 the
cart. This murder sas cae of tue raost
bastard ever committed ia Horry
county
Johe Lucas, Of Puuta CORDS. F:z ),
was killed on Saturday afternooa hy
Deunis Sheridan. who was crazsd with
drink. The wife of Lucas aud laao
named Love we're wounded by Sheridan.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-01
Latest Phase in Agricul-
tural Hall Case.

Mr.. Lyles, counsel for Wesley 10 the
Agricultural Hall case, has just re-
turned from Richmood. where he went
to argue the Agricultural Hall case be-
fore the court of appeals The srsu-
ment was heard Wednesday, and Mr.
Lyles states that the court gave DO
indication of its possible decision.
Upon his return to Columbia. Mr..
Lyles got to work 90 his action for
damages and reat Of the property in
dispute.
The state demurred against the CON-
plant of Mr.. Lyles aud this was to
have been heard yesterday afternoon.
but as Judge Sinonson had just finish
ed the Thompson case the hearing vas
adjourned until this morning.
The complaint Of Mr. Lyles has al
ready been filed aod now the demurrer
on the part of the state is given. 1t
cites as follows:
THE defendants by way of protes
tasion, not coofessiog all or aoy Of the
matters and shings 10 said complain
aots' bill contained, to be true in such
manner, asd form as the same are
therein set forth and alleged, do de-
mur to the said bill upon the following
grounds:
/. That the bill presents 90 question
arising under the constitution or laws
of the United States to give this court
Jurisdiction.
2 That IS it appears upon the face
of the bill this court has no Jurisdiction
Of the matters snd things forming the
subject Of this suit
8 That the hal! presents 10 case
upon which the jurisdiction of court
of equity eau be found. as there are
plain and adequate remedies at Law
for the correction Of aoy Of the nat
ters aud things alleged, if SO be that
the allegations are true.
4 That the bill does not show upon
its face any equity, scch as to give
jurisdiction to court Of equity.
5. That the causes of action set forth
in the bill have not yet accrued and go
suit can be maintained upou hin. The
liability of these defendants 90 both
bonds depends upon the afiruance of
the judgment in the case or in which
they we're given and there has cot
been saoh af6rmaOce Of the judgment
in this case.
6 That severa. causes Of action have
been Improperly united. that complain
ant bring suit on two bonds executed
in part by different parties. which sui:
is against differeos defendants aod there
is a misjoinder Of causes Of acton and
Of parties.
VII. A BARBER.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-01
WI. A BARBER.
Attorney General

Ia case the demurrer is overruled,
the next sep will likely be to appoint
6 master to take testimony and fix a
rental value aud the damages to the
building pg.-Columbia Register.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-01


cis;ons Of the courts, for in the caae
ef Scott. ys Donald, the courts ad
vanced the view that the
state could prohibit. they could in
specs, but could do no more. If the
diepensary is not police regulation
aud the state cannot control the liquor
under the dispeDsary law, it certainly
cannot do 80 under high license.
Besides, under high license system,
It would in few months degenerate
into the open barroom As arule. men
who would buy license to sell wbis
kew, would have no moral character,
and would be altogetherirresponsible
and perfectly Indifferent to the vel
fare Of the state and of the people.
Their ouly object would be to make
money, the constitutional restrictions
would be disregarded- This liquor
fght is not a factional issue. 1t is a
fight between the moral elements of
ons people and the liquor men.
Do you propose to make a fight on
this next year
/ propose to go before the people
on nv record. and, if necessary, to
advocate the policy just outlined:
Some OF my enemies have said l
might be reelected because of the
unwris.en law to give governor
two terms. | want it understood that
no one need keep out of the race. on
this account. and would not have
it as q nere matter Of precedent If
nv Efforts did not warrant an els.
dorsement
If cannot refute the numerous
cberges that have been made against
me. and cannot show to the peo-
ple that have honestly and faithful
" tried to discharge the duties OF the
Office. do not care to be re elected
Some people may think it is a very
fine thingto be governor, bo. there
are other things I value more highly,
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-01

and before would sacrifice manliness
OF any principle, / would be defeated
q thousand times. While I like to
please had rather have the con.
sciousness of having done my duty
than the applause of the world
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-12-01

r H Rochester, treasurer of the
Wes,ero Unien Telegraph Co., died
suddenly yesterday.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-15
Matches That Won't Light.

Next to a match that won't light is
friend tina; von't stand up for you
III an emerge
If there is hing disappointing
anything that Lay cause disaster, to
words and conscience it is a match
that won't light. You are in sore
need Of a light, it may be IA burglar has
invaded your privacy, and is busy with
his burglarlous intentions. He may
work on with perfect unconcern, if the
match don't light.
You have a friend who says in sun
shiny days, "I'll stand by you through
thick and thin,'' but when the test
comes and you need some one to lean
upon, You find your friend is a ''match
that wont light, and you are disap-
pointed, not only in the person in
whom you placed confidence, but in
the professions Of friendship which
were made.
Oh, how many matches there are in
the world that won't light. And how
many friends there are who are ready
to praise when praise is not needed
but are scared and fly away when the
cat OF disaster appears.
Oh, for tried friends, who, knowing
what Friendship is, will stand by you
in evil report as we'll as good; who dc
not condemn without q hearing; who
will measure your worth by YOU
actions, and not refuse sympathy wher
you need it, Or when you are destitute
Durham Sun.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-15
SHOULD BE DISCOUNTENANCED

Sl1ol LID BE DlStDl y IN y Vt ED.
Since the apparent desecration OF
the marital VOWS by the public mar
rage of a certain couple which occur
red At our State Fair a few years ago,
after being severely criticized, it was
hoped there would not be a recurrence
Of such an event in North Carolina.
We see it announced, however, in the
las, issue of the Elsie, man ami Farmer
that a repetition Of the memorable
marriage at Raleigh, to which the
Governor of the State lent his aid and
presence, is to come off at the Eliza
beth City Fair in October.
y list of presents with more to fol-
low is published including everything
from the marriage license given by the
cnterprlsing register of deeds TO a
smooth shave and ha;r cut by the vii
lage barber, handsome dress tor the
"highly favored" bride and pair OF
fine shoes for the "fortunate' groom
hams, chickens, roast beef, furniture,
etc.
The names of the couple, who are
said to be we'll known and popular
young people, are not given and tina,
will remain a secret Of the show for
some time.
The marriage VOW is too sacred a
thing to be made public spectacle OF
"a side show drawing card for a
county falr-and it is to be regretted
that couple Of responsibility can
be found who will make themselves
parties to the affair
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-15
THE DEADLY CIGARETTE.

We believe that the cigarette is a
greater evil than the whiskey habit.
We bilieve cigarettes are blasting the
hopes Of more Of our young men, than
the drink habit. Smoking cigarettes
Is looked upon as being more respect
able, and young men Will smoke even
in the presence of ladies when they
would not think of drinking or being
under the influence of liquor in their
presence. 1t is growing evil. We
recently saw professor of a leading
medical college smoking cigarettes
with seeming indifference. Who would
think, for moment, Of sending his
son to medical college whose in
structors smoke cigarettes? Patron
ard CIearey.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-15
CONSISTENCY? YES.

While the last campaign was in full
blast, they all said, let the dear people
elect the county commissioners and
the magistrates. Let the people say
by their votes who they will have to
fill these places. They rallied and
they trothed at their mouths. They
were elected and they went to Raleigh
and created scores of new offices, such
as school supervisors, at 81 and 50 per
day, and county boards of education at
50. and a place for Deceiver Reid
Parker at 81 per day, and they abso-
lutely forgot that the people ought to
vote for these men. They are all
appointed. consistency, thou art a
jewel. '-Davidson Dispatch.
True enough. But what else? Why,
taxes were too high, and they were
going to reduce them. Salaries and
fees were too high and must be
reduced to correspond with the reduced
prices Of agricultural products. All
things were out of joint, and they were
gong to reform them. Did they
edlcc taxes? GA the CONTRARY, they
raised them. Did they reduce salaries
and fees or either? Not that any BODY
knows OF. Where are the promised
misunderstanding Obstt9er.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-15
LOCAL TAXATION 4 FRAUD?

Replying to recent article IN the
Charlotte Obse,rfy signed "Teacher,
writer over the name of "Nood-
chopper" undertakes to point out
some misleading ideas ,ha. haze leen
advanced in favor Of the school tax,
in the same paper. Anon Their
things he says:
He (..Teacher') is mista tn in
trying to drive men to vote for local
taxation. He is mistaken in trying to
make the rich men believe that their
property is in danger because The
people ale not educated. = x
The creates. danger in North Carolina
is not ignorance, but dishonesty. Her
greatest nsid is not education chow
ever important it may be), but honesty.
Any person who has kept pace with
recent events in North Carolina knows
that our humiliation is not the result
of ignorance, bat because men have
not been honest with themselves and
their fellow-men. We have had a
"campaign Of education" and educated
leaders taught the people that tie
greatest of patriots, Vance, and the
illustrious statesman, Ransom, were
dishonest and untrue, and educated
men in North Carolina have acted as
though they believed it. | shall never
forget the last interview | had with
| Vance. With tears in his eyes he said
to NE that he believed it would kill
him to realize that the people OF North
Carolina had lost confidence in
him. >; = We need men who
will stand up boldly for what they
know is the truth, who will not advo-
cate this and that because they think
it is popular. l have had intelligent,
highly educated men to say to me: 81
do not believe in it, but the people
seem to want it, and we must get in
the swim" If had told them that
they were dishonest they would have
regarded it as an insult, yet | would
have told them the truth.
| have been taught, and | believe,
that equa! and exact justice to all and
special privileges to none IS funda-
mental principle of good government,
and that any violation Of it, even for a
| good cause, will result in harm to the
State. That feature of the law propos-
ing 10 give 10 the townships that vote
| tor local taxation an amount equal to
the amount they tax themselves is a
bounty, and | believe is in violation OF
the principle of government | have
mentioned. 1t may be SAID that all
the townships may and could vote for
local taNatlon-then the people would
be deceived into believing that the
State gave them something for educa-
ton. | 'n'nk The question Of inCreas-
ing The amount for public schools by
taxation should he presented to the
people on It's merits, in a constitu
tional way.
The commissioners of this county
have levied tax Of ten cents on
property and thirty cents on poll, and
have ordered the election. The real
question presented TO the people for
their decision is, Will they vote for
this tax or against il? But the law
directs that the ballots shall be ..Fcr
Schools and against Schools" Whv
are not the ballots "For Local Taxa
ton and "Against Local Taxation?'
Is there a ",rick' in il? belle, e
there is, and | have no use for "trlcks. ,
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-15
ANOJTRAGEOTS LAW.

If there had been any doubt about
tlt. reality Of the Revenue law passed
by the last Legislature making failure
to pay taxes misdemesnor, and the
penalty attached thereto, the Commls-
sioners Of Warren county have taken
steps 10 set such at rest 50 far as the
tax payers Of that county are con
cerned. We notice in the Warrcnton
Rcf0yd an advertisement signed by
the sheriff which reads as follows:
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL TAX PAYERS,
The tax payers of Warren county
will please observe the following
section of the Revenue Law Of 1897
and govern themselves accordingly:
SIC. 80. That it shall be aud it is
hereby made the duty OF the sheriff OF
each county III the State to make dill
gent inquiry and report 10 the judge at
each term Of the criminal court held IN
the county following the time when
the license tax and taxes provided tor
in schedules \, b and E, Of this act
should have been paid as to whether
or not such license taxes and other
taxes have been paid by all persons or
corporations liable for the same, and
to make out list Of all delinquents.
Aud it shall be made the duty OF the
Judge to submit the list of the delln-
quents to the solicitor to the end that
such delinquents may be prosecuted
for such deialcatlOn III the manner
provided in the next section Of this
act
The next section Of the Revenue
law provides that all persons or cor
poralions reported delinquent shall be
guilty of mlsdemeanor, and punished
by fine not exceeding $500 or
imprisoned not exceeding SIX months
This notice is given TO the tax payer:
of Warren county by order of the
Board Of County Commissioners made
at their regular meeting on the iIrs'
Monday in June. Bear in mind that
this law refers 10 poll tax as well as Al
| other taxes. The law will be enforced
The average tax payer finds II hare
enough to pay his taxes when glver
some indulgence, and under lht
operation OF this oppressive ant
arbitrary law he will have To face ;
1
still more trying situation. But 1t l
pay the tax or go to jail. Oh course
man who cannot pay his poll tax o
the amount assessed against his littl
farm (mortgaged it may be) or HI
cow and steer could hardly pay tn
$500 fine If imposed, SO that par
might as we'll have been left GU
altogether. But there is the jai
staring him in the face and the law
to be rigidly enforced, as abov
indicated.
And this is but one Of the fruits c
fusion.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-15

The Tennessee Exposition, which
IS attracting visitors from all parts of
the country, has been the subject of
extended criticism by President r. G.
Holman, of the Baltimore Steam
Packet Company and the Seaboard
Air Line, which form one of the
routes to the Exposition. Mr.. Hof-
man considers the display in some re-
spects as superior to the Worlds Fair,
and he believes that it will be a great
factor in attracting immigration from
the North and West into the Southern
States. He considers every depart
ment to be extremely credtable and
complete in its character, especially
the art department, which he believes
to be superior to that of the Chicago
Exposition.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-15

THERE is kicking against some
things done by the late fusion Leglsla-
ture-the arbitrary power given the
County Commissioners, the manner
in which the school officials are elected,
the law making failure to pay taxes
by a certain time a misdemeanor, pun
ishable by fine or imprisonment, etc.
But who is responsible for these things?
We ask white men of Vance county
who voted for the negro Peace against
W. b. Daniel if they did not have a
hand in bringing about this condition
of alfairs1 Then you have no right to
complain, gentlemen.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-15
SENATOR HARRIS DEAD

Senator lsham G.. Harris, of Tenn.
died in Washington last Thursday. He
had been sick some months and his
Ceath was not unexpected. A man Of
unusual abilities, he was one of the
leaders in the Senate, of which he was
one Of the oldest members. His peo-
pie delighted to honor him and in
thus recognizing his ability and use
fulness they honored themselves.
He was 70 years old.
Senator Harris had relatives in this
Immediate vicinity and we have heard
1t said that he was born in this State.
But the truth Of this we do not vouch
for. The Wilmington Messenger in
noting Senator Harris death, says:
We do not know his nativity. If
not born in Tennessee he was born in
North Carolina. He was a distin-
gulshed man, very true Southron, a
brave, heroic soul, most faithful con-
federate soldier, was popular a, home
having the confidence and affection
OF his people. He had long been in
public life, and is said to have been a
remarkably good parliamentarian. He
was real democrat and you could
count on him in critical times 10 do
his duty and stand four-square. He
never deserted his colors in war or in
peace. Honor to his memory. After
LIES battles and turmoils may his per-
turbed spirit rest in peace.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1897-07-15

THE poor opinion entertained b,
Press amt Printer of advertisements
in newspaper directories is fully shared
by many publishers. 1t says: "Irtss
ami P,lnier has yet to hear from a
publisher or printer who has been
benefited IN the slightest degree by
advertising in newspaper directories.
There may be excellent reasons for
continuing The practice, but we doubt
IT," Nor does it seem to think much
better of advertising agents as a rule.
Hear what 1t says on that point: "Ihe
gentle art of dealing successfully with
advertising agents is known to but
few newspaper publishers, and even
they have usually paid dearly for their
knowledge"