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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-05-28
Death of Gus SPOTS.

News reached us yesterday morn
ing of the death of Gus SPOTS, of
California. Mr.. Spots is son of
Mrs. Hester SPOTS of our town.
MIR. SPOTS left Tazewell about 1882
and went west, and has been there
ever since.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
AS TO LYNCHINGS.
Second Delegation OF Hegroes Waits on
GoycrnOr-Trying to Improve-Preach
ers VIII Teach Their Raco Not to
Commit Usual Crlmes--The
Quickest Kemedy.
(The State, 11th. J

Yesterday Governor Ellerbe was
waited upon by another committee
of negroes representing the Florence
district conference of tho A. NJ. L..
church in regard to the matter Of
lynchings. The committee was com
posed of those whose names are
signed to the paper below. Cover
nor Ellerbe accorded them patient
hearing. He told them that he was
glad to soc that they were not for
condoning the crimes which caused
lynchings. Ho thought that they
should earnestly preach against
such crimes. He expressed his well
known views in regard to the matter
of lynchings, saying that he did not
think it was ever justified.
The members Of the committee
assured him that they would do all
in their power to prevent the com
mission Of such crimes, both through
the influence of the pulpit and
otherwise.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
| News and Courier.1


Abbeville, August 8. Judge Sam
uel McGowan died at his homo in
this city at half-past 8 o'clock this
morning, in his 10th year. Tho do
ceased was one of Cardinals noblost,
most worthy and distinguished sons,
one whose place in the history of
the country and State will be hard
to fill.
Gen. MCGOWAN was tho hcro Of
two wars and in each was fearless
and courageous, winning laurcls on
many hard fought battleiiolds. AS Il
citizen he was ever loyal to his race
and country. Ho was most highly
esteemed and beloved by every ono,
and if he had an enemy in tho world
he is not known.
The deceased was Il member Of
tho Episcopal church in this city.
Secession Camp of United Confcd-
crate veterans will attend his funeral
as a body, thereby paying thoir last
tribute Of affection to thoir distin
guished comrade
In tho hour of his dolirium, when
the once strong mind was wavering
in the balance, he WAS extending
orders to his soldiers, rs if on The
battlefield, and while tasting of his
refreshment he said: "Give it to the
soldiers rs they need it moro than |
do"
His funeral services will be con.
Quoted to- morrow afternoon at Trim,
ity church at 4 o'clock, after which
his re mains will find resting place
in the beautiful cemetery of Upper
Long Cane.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13

from ,&p'to have the orders issued
n,'hout further delay.
= Yesterday Guckenheimsr's repre-
sentative was in Columbia arranging
to open an original package store
here; he considers that his company
has won it's case under Judge ST.
monton's recent decision.
Yesterday morning the governor
received the following dispatch,
signed by Chief Fant:
I'M. Friest & Co. of Savannah
have shipped carload of liquor in
bottles, bulk and packed in straw,
billed as follows: '0S quarts, 698
pints, $50 half-pints, 600 bottles Of
beer,' consigned to themselves as
agents. Pleose advise"
Gov, Ellerbe wired Chief FAINT
that if the attempt was made to sell
any of the stuff by the bottle to seize
itforthwith.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
The Story OF His Life,

The following sketch is taken, in
the main, from Brant & Fuller's
Eminent and Representative Mon
Of the Carolinas:"
OF tho many prominent and repre-
sentative men of South Carolina few,
if any, have played more conspicu-
Gus part in tho late history of tho old
Palmetto State than Judge Samuel
MCGOWAN, Of Abboville, who has
distinguished himself alike rs n sol
dier, lawyer, jurist and judge. Sam
uel McGowan was born of Scotch
Irish parents in Laurens County,
October 8, 1910. He was graduated
with distinction from tho South
Carolina College in 1S41. Read law
in Abbeville with his friend, Col.
T. G. Perrin, who at onco took him
into partnership and invited him to
share equally his largo practice. He
soon gave promise of being distin-
guished in his profession, bat in
1840, filed with tho fire of patriot
ism, he entered tho famous Palmetto
regiment and started for tho Mcxi-
can war rs private soldier.
SERVICES IN THE MEXICAN WAR
He was relieved from that position
by President Polk, who appointed
him on the general quartermastor's
staff of tho army, with the rank Of
captain, in which capacity he served
for tho whole war, first on tho staff
Of Gen. Quitman and afterward, sue
cessively, on that Of General Worth
and Gen. Twiggs, of tho regular
army. He acted as volunteer aide
to Gen. Quitman at the storming of
Chopultapec and the capture of the
Garita do Bolen, loading into tho
city Of Mexico, and was compliment
ed for his gallant services on that
occasion. After the treaty Of Quad
aloupo Hidalgo, which terminated
the war, he returned and resumed
the practice Of law with Mr.. Perrin,
at Abbeville Ho married tho eldest
daughter Of Judge d. l.. Wardlaw,
Of that town, acquired lucrative
practice, became major general of
tho first division Of South Carolina
militia, and represented the old dis
trict Of Abbeville for twelve consccu-
tive years in tho lower house of the
State Legislature.
| UNDER BEAUREdARD AT FORT SUMTER.
On the secession of South Caro-
lima in 1850 ten volunteer regiments
of infantry was raised by the public
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
Campaign Appointments.

The following are the appoint.
monts for the senatorial campaign
now in progress in this State:
Lancaster, Friday, Aug. 13.
Korshaw. Saturday, Aug. II.
Chesterfield, Monday, Aug. is.
Marlboro, Wednesday, Aug. 18.
Darlington, Thursday, Aug. 10.
Marion, Saturday, Aug 81.
Horny, Monday, Aug. 23.
Georgetown, Wednesday. Aug. 26.
Williamsburg, Thursday, Aug. 26.
Manning, Friday, Aug. 27.
Florence, Saturday, Aug. %.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
TAKING THEIR TIME. .
CLEMSON PRESIDENT COMMITTEE IN
NO HURRY.
VIII Carefully Look for tho Right Man
TIndal Not u Candidate.
Evening Record, 9th.1


Governor Ellerbe, Col NJ. l.. Don
aldson, of Greenvile, and Mr. j. T..
Wannamaker, of Orangeburg tho
committee of trustees of Clemson
College charged with tho duty of
securing suitable man for tho
presidency of that institution, will
not do their work in q hurry, but
will take ample time, 80 as to secure
the best possible man for the posi-
tion. 1t is certainly a case where it
will be wise to make haste slowly,
for mistake would have serious
consequences, whereas wise selec-
ton will result in great good for
Clemson. There is no reason why
that institution should not be as
flourishing as Winthrop college,
which is going ahead at great rate
in it's grand work of normal and in
dustrial education. If mun pos
sessing the practical sense and
marked executive ability Of Prof. d.
2. johnson is r"t in charge of
Clemson College, that institution
will in short order begin to flourish
like the green bay tree.
President Craighead's resignation
goos into effect on September 1,
shortly before the re-opening of
Clemson College after the summer
holidays. 1t may be that the com
mittee named above may be ready
to report at the September meeting
of the board of trustees, but if not
prepared to advise the election of a
president then, DIR. Hardin, the pro
fessor of chemistry at Clemson, will
serve as president until perma-
nent selection has been made.
1t was generally thought that
Hon. j. e. Tindal ex secretary of
State would have been chosen pres
ident at tho recent meeting of tho
trustees. but it is understood that
he does not wish the position, much
as he appreciates the honor and es-
teens the confidence Of his fellow
citizens. His selection would have
given satisfaction throughout South
Carolina, for he is practical agri-
culturist, man of high scholarly
attainments and rare executive abil-
ity, whose selection would imme-
diately have restored general conf
donce in Clemson.
But Mr.. Tindal has splendid
farm in Clarendon county, to which
he wishes to devote his attention,
and, moreover, he fancies he is get
ting too old to take upon himself
the heavy work Of managing an in
stitution like Clemson in the way it's
president should manage it.
Governor Ellerbe said at present
his committee has no ono in sight
for the position, but doubtless there
will bo no scarcity of applicants, for
the salary and porquisites appertain-
ing to the office are by no means be-
meath tho consideration of d.stin
guished educators
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
THE INVESTIGATION.
What Has Been Accomplished In Spartan
burg-Legal Moves.
TThe State, 9th.

Here ls the way the Spartanburg
Herald tells Of the work of those sent
by the governor to Spartanburg to
investigate last Saturdays outrage:
"Chief Fant and Clerk Harris fin
ished the investigation of witnesses
in tho recent outrage case yesterday
They refused to give out anything
for publication.
"Messrs. McCants & Carey, whose
plumbing establishment was invaded,
and whose goods were destroyed,
have employed lawyers who are busy
at work seeking redress in the courts
and they refused to testify before
the governors Investigating commit,
tee.
"When seen by the Herald yester-
day Mr.. McCants said that he pro-
posed to stand on his legal rights,
and that he did not propose to go
before Fant who was primarily re-
sponsible for the raid, who WAS in
charge of the constables and. the
clerk of the constable force, Mr..
Harris, to make any sort of an af1i-
davit He said, however, that he
would make affidavit for publication
in the Herald, that tho constables
did not open box containing whis-
key TASKS or TASKS of any kind in
their store, but that they smashed
glass globes, as reported in the
Herald
"Attorney w. w. Thompson is the
leading counsel for Carey & Co., and
it is understood that he will act with
the attorney general in prosecuting
the constables for storming q private
establishment without warrant or
due process Of law. The attorney
general is bound to prosecute the
case under $500 penalty.
"The acts of 1897 require specif-
cally that an affidavit setting forth
the reasons why any particular place
| should be searched shall first be
made to accompany the warrant be-
fore any place can be searched The
constables admit they had no war
rant to search Cary & Co. plumbing
establishment, and hence the board
of control, whose agents the consta-
bles were, will be sued for $4,000
damages.
"Mr. Thomson will also apply to
Judge Simonton for contempt pro-
ceedings.
'In the case Of Buice, who is under
bond pending his appeal, for man
slaughter, it is claimed that his con-
nection with this breach of the peace
breaks his bond and that he must be
remanded to Jail.
"Messrs. McCants and Carey say
that tho Herald's account Of the raid
in in their store was absolutely cor
rect, except as to the number Of
globes broken by the constables
They say the entire gross was not
injured, but that the constables
broke three dozen globes. They both
deny positively that the constables
got whiskey TASKS in their store.
"Capt. White says that, in justice
to Eichelberger, he did not hear him
mention Lytle or Doolittle's name,
but that HOWE said:
"Tytle and Doolittle are going
ahead of us moving their whiskey
and we'll have to knock thom in the
head g..
"Eichelberger replied: knock them
in the bead, then, Pm at your back.
"Mrs. White heard this Also"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13

Upon his retirement from the
Bonch Judge McGowan returned to
his old home in Abbcville and passed
his last days in the society and com
panionship of the people who knew
and loved him, and ovor delighted
to do him honor. Ho loft three
children, Mrs. W. G. Benet, Mr.. w.
{. MCGOWAN and Miss Lucia Nc
Gowan.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
(The State, 11th.)

.. (The State, 11th.
There no longer seems to be the
shadow Of doubt as to what Judge
Simonton meant by his construction
Of the meaning of the term "original
package" He yesterday issued q
decretal order in the case of Gucken-
heimer & Sons, which settles the is
sue rs to whether his definition in
cluded liquors shipped in carload
lots. The facts were in this case
that the shippers delivered the bot
ties to the railroad company--each
marked but not wrapped-ard they
were packed in the car in sawdust
by the 1ailroad company and deliyE
cred to the agent in Florence. Whom
the opinion was filed there at once
arose considesabiei doubt as to wheth-
or Judge Simonton's definition COW
cred such shipment. Yesterday
the attorneys IN the case appeared
before Judge Simonton in Green
vile and he issued tho following
order, which shows very clearly all
that he intended to convey in his
definition of the meaning of tho
term:
United States of America. District
of South Carolina. In the Cir
cult Court. In Equity. Fourth
Circuit.
S. Guokenheimer, A. S. Quicken
heimer and NJ. S. Guckenheimer,
co-partners trading as S. Quicken
heimer & Sons, complainants,
against w. w. Sellers, f. Nj.
Davis ct AL, defendants. Deere
tai Order.
This cause came on to be heard on
the bill, the rule TO show cause and
the return thereto. Hearing the
same, and the argument of the coun-
sci thereon, and after due considera-
tion thereof, and it having been al
legged in the bill and shown at the
hearing by affidavit that each of the
bottles of liquor mentioned in the
papers was shipped and delivered to
the common carrier, singly, sealed
and marked, or in packages of two
or more bottles securely fastened to-
gether and marked, and transported
in car of the carrier and under
control of tho carrier, and so re-
ceived from the carrier and offered
for sale in the State of South Caro-
lima in the same form and condition
= in which it was shipped, and 80 each
bottle or package of two or more
bottles as aforesaid was and is an
original package within the scope
and meaning of tho opinion filed
in this case, dated August 9th,
1857
1t is ordered, adjudged and de-
creed, That temporary injunction
do issue as prayed for ir the bill, to
remain in full force and effect, until
the final hearing of this cause and
the further order of the court.
Charles II. Simonton,
Circuit Judge.
August 10th, 1897.
1t appears that Gov. Ellerbe's in
structions to Chief Fant in the An
derson case mentioned elsewhere if
carried out are likely to lead the
constables into trouble tho minute
they interfere with the carload of
stuff shipped there, the shipment
being practically in the same
form nSfas that in the Florence
NJ ELLERBR TAKES A HAND.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13

10 lOfco the oncmy'S position were
made. The faith South Carolina,
Col. McGowm (having hurried up
from picket duty on thr other side Of
the Chicuhominy and arriving in the
thick of the iight,) made several
daring charges"
At FraZcr's Farm Cen. Hill says:
"Tho bri igado Of Con. Feuthorston
having become very much scattered
and forced back, Col. McGownn, of
tho 11th South Carolina, retrieved
our ground"
Col. MCGOWAN was in the cam
paign of Cedar Bun and that of tho
second Manassas, in which last battle
ho was wounded. Returning TO his
regiment in tho a,tumn, he remained
with it during the march from the
valley, and was present at tho battle
Of Fredericksburg, whore Gen. Gregg,
commanding tho brigade was killed.
BRIGADIER GENERAL CONFEDERATE STATES
ARMY.
Col. McGowan's regiment being Il
part of the brigade, he was appoint
cd brigadier general to succeed Gcn.
Gregg, and aftorward in thnt cnpac-
ity he commanded the brigade until
the end Of the war, being several
times wounded and very severely,
especially at the battle Of Chancol-
lorsvillo and tho bloody angle at
Spottsylvania Court House.
Tho promotion of Col. McGowan
was very complimentary to him, us
it was made without any special ap,
plication, and thcro wore other gal
liant officers in the brigade who
ranked him.
After Appomattox Gcn. McGowan
returned home, and again resumed
tho practice Of law at Abbcvillc, with
Mr.. William III. Parker, and this
partnership continued from 1869 to
1879.
Con. MCGOWAN was mcmbcr OF
tho Reconstruction Convention, which
met in Columbia in September, 1869,
and was then nominated for Con-
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13

authorities for State dcfonce, and
divided into four brigadcs. Capt
McGowan was appointed by Cover
nor Pickcns to tho command of ono
of these brigadcs, and in that capuc-
ity he assisted Gen. Bcamcgard in
tho capture Of Fort Sumtor, in April,
1851. Soon after this. his State COM
mission lapsing by trunsfor Of his
command to tho Confederate service,
he joined Brig Gen. Bonham, at
Antrcvillc, Va, as aide do camp, and
served with him in tho battles of
Bull Run and Manassas. lmmedi-
atcly after these battles he returned
to South Carolina, whcro he was
elected lieutenant colonel Of the 1lth
South CarolinH Volunteers.
In tho spring of 1862, on tho coast
of South Carolina, Col James Jones,
tho commander Of tho llth regiment,
resigned his commission and Lieut..
Col. MCGOWAN was promoted to tho
colonolcy.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
ON TO RICHMOND.

t'on by Con. Gr"gg Tor his gallantry
i'll these battles. In his official ro-
port Of the baltic of Cold Ilalbor,
Con. Gregg says: "Thc l!th rcgi-
mcnt, Col. McGowan, now arrived
on Tho field, at tho moment it was so
greatly needed, stopping the fire of
Cronshaw's battery for Il short time
To allow II passage through the guns
l ordered the llth forward. Tired
rs they wcrc by two days and thrcc
nights Of outpost duty, and by Il
rapid march under II burning sun,
they recovered strength at once and
advanced with cheer at Il double
quick. Leading his regiment to the
right Of tho 18th, across tho hollow,
Col. MCGOWAN arrived just in time
to rcpulsc tho advancing enemy and
preventing them from establishing Il
battery on the edge Of tho open
ground on the brow Of The hii, The
llth maintained its position Sullnntly
to the end Of the buttlc,' etc.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
Syrup SarsaparilIa..

This preparation is combination
of drugs having Alternative, tonic
stimulant and laxative action.
1t contains three drugs which the
medical profession recommend. feu!
skin diseases, scrofss1s'''''
Dyspg1sShe'mor care-rhe Missing Link
% tho Original Package Drhnition.
NY The Carload Lots Can
Como In.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
THE SWORD AND THE GOWN
DEATH OF GEN. SAMUEL MCGOWAN Ar
ABBEVIALE.

A Gallant Soldier OF Two Wars, u Splendid
Citizen In Peace, an Honorable Counsel
lor, nn Upright Judge, His l.ircis
South Carolina's Glory, His Death
Is South CarolIna's Loss-Ths
story OF His Death and IAfc.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1897-08-13
Z ELLERBR TAKES A HAND.

W. Governor Ellerbe has taken n
hand in the original package mat,
ter, and it is likely that his action
will preclpitate another hearing in
the United States court looking to n
direct decision upon the carload lot
question, despite tho fact that it is
generally conceded that the order in
the Guckenheimer case will settle
the matter definitely and finally. 1t
was ascertained yesterday that the
attorneys interested in tho several
cases heard together recently have
asked Judge Simonton to prepare
separate orders in each case. Gen.
Barber was in Greenville yesterday
in the agricultural hall case hearing,
and it is thought that he will ar
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05
BRIEF BITS OF NEWS.

During the first three days of the
week 1876 persons have died in the city
Of Havana.
The war department is making an in.
vestigation into the recent reported up
rising among the Utes.
Senior Francisco Zelaya, brother of
President Zelaya of Nicaragua and him.
self an eminent citizen, is dead.
The Standard Oil company has de-
clared the regular quarterly dividend Of
3 per cent and an extra dividend of s
per cent.
The president has ordered a court
martial to try Captain Lowering. The
court will meet at IL o'clock Nov. % at
Fort Sheridan.
Baron d'Itajuba, the Brazilian min
lister to Germany, died suddenly. Heart
disease is supposed to have been the
cause of his death.
Aeronaut Stewart Young was
drowned in Lake Michigan at the foot
of Monroe street, Chicago, while at.
tempting to descend from his balloon
in q parachute. l.
The jury which has been trying the
case against Joseph A. Iasigi, ex.Turk.
ish consul at Boston, charged with EN-.
bezzling $14O, 900 from French estates,
has reported a verdict Of guilty.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05
COLORADO VERY CLOSE,

Official Count viii ) robably BE Necessary
to Determine Who 1. 4 .ected.
DENVER, Nov. 5.-The vote for SUI
preme court judge is SO close between
Charles D. Hayt, Republican,, and
William H. Gabbert, Popullst-Demo-
crat, that neither side will give up
until the official count is made. The
unofficial returns received up to noon,
however, point to the election of Cab
bert. Milton Smith, chairman OF tho
Democratic state central committee, has
issued a statement claiming 5000 ma
jority for Gabbert, and adding:
The returns in many OF the precincts
in Republican counties, where that
party is in control Of the election ma.
chinery, are being withheld, evidently
for the purpose Of swelling Republican
majorities in those counties, should the
result be in doubt and a few votes was
needed"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05

Disease makes q man Just ~ helpless
Is II he were tied with ropes. Weary
lassitude makes his muscles useless--slug-
Kish circulation Of impure blood fills his
brain with useless clogging matter. Ef-
fort is distasteful and brings scant results.
The trouble usually starts with the diges.
ton. Too much brain work takes needed
blood from stomach to lead and retsrds
the. .stomach's work. The body is not
fed. The nerves rebel. Sleep becomes
Q stranger. Loss of appetite is followed
BY loss of fesh-and all for the want of
the right medicine at the right time. DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is for
the man who is losing flesh and vitality.
It is for the man whose digestion needs
help and whose nerves and brain are
eoverwofked. It is the greatest Of all
tonics. No matter what seems to be your
trouble, the "Golden Medical Discovery
will cure it. II, cures by making the
blood pure, rich and plenty, and by fur
nishing food for nerves and brain. Moth
ing has ever been found to equal il. but
dishonest druggists sometimes try to
make You believe that something more
profitable to'them is " just as good" Do
not be deceived. Get what you ask for.
Of maiadies that unfit the sufferer for either the
duties or pleasures Of life. Sick and bilious head.
aches and q multitude Of other Ills ere doe to con.
skination. III. Pterce's Pleasant Pellets cute CON.
G8pakion. promptly and permanently. nTuggists
~ shem. Nothing else is "jpst.t M same"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1897-11-05
NEBRASKA FIGURES.
Estimated Plurality of Sullivan, Fusion
ist. Is 10. $50. on a Light Vote.

Estimated Plurality of Sullivan, Fusion
list, Is 1880, on a Light Vote.
OMAHA, Nov. 5.-Fifty.two counties
have made returns on the head of the
ticket. These give: Sullivan 50, $50,
Post 50, 245. This shows the vote to
have fallen l6. - per cent off from '96.
The counties yet to hear from gave a
total vote Of 81, 991 for Holcomb and
Mccall. If this vote decreases in the
same proportion as that already re.
ported, the counties yet to hear from
will give a total Of 81, 1913 for the head
Of the ticket. Judge Sullivan has re.
ceived SO far So per cent CT the vote
cast. II tL:s rate is maintained, be
will get 27,70D votes in the remainin4
counties and Post will get 24,Oo4. This
will leave the total vote approximately:
Sullivan 1868, Post $500; S%ulliyan's
plurality 10, 330.