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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Murder in GreenyiIle County.

Jack FISHER and Cal Greer, two
teardless youths, aged 16 and 10 years
respectively, were put in Jail at Green
vile recently on a warrant charging
them with the murder Of jerry Towns,
colored, who lived near Marietta. Tha
killing occurred in Towns's house IN
the presence of several witnesses. The
evidence brought out by the coroner'a
Jury, which IS, of course, exparte,
makes q black case for defendants.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Workings of Jim Crow Cars.

For reasons best known to themselves
the colored people do not seem to take
any more kindly to the Jim Crow cal
law than they did at the very first. In
fact, they seem to object to it on prin'
ciple, and it will probably be some time
before there is complete acquiescenca
in the Arrangement.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
A Loss TO Clemson.

Prof. J. W. Hart, superintendent Of
Diaries at Clemson College, has handed
in his resignation to President Hartzog,
to take effect on November 1. He will
go to Kingston, Ontario, where he has
been elected superintendent of the
dairy branch of the school of mining
and agriculture. This school is one Of
three maintained by the Government
of Ontario. for the education of cheese
factory and creamery operatives.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
The Army Mule.

The management Of the reSuAS
army in the field is almost Sordidly
business-like. but in the end it makes
for the picturesque. The baggage
train. for example. as it tolls down
the highway is superb. The wagons
are of a faded blue color and bit tat
tered. but they are like those veterans
YOU sometimes see at encampmentS.
Th old army overcoat they have reSur-
.ectcd for the occasion has faded to
the palest of blues and the wcarcr is
bit battered. He is sound at the core.
though. and so are those numbering
caravans that have come all the way
from Fort Reno and farther.
They lurch through the sand and
over the rocks of the Florida highway.
and nothing gives. They are piled
high with tents and greasy camp cQui'
page and boxes of ammunition. Six
mules draw them and the mules are
admOnishcd increasingly in Il profane
monotone by powerful person who
has learned to drive with one rein.
The most poetic and seductive
names appear with what might 1T
first blush seem startling irrclcvancy
considering the general context of the
drivers remarks. One is surprised to
hear him couple the names Of Lena.
paulina and Sadie with his frantic cX-
nnrtuIiouS * IN thp rights of thp road
and the proper conduct of an army
mule. Still there is no reason why
even an army mule should not be
graced with Il romantic name. Life ut
best can hold so little for an army
mule.-Trenton, IN. j. American.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
The Trouble al Virden.

Attorney William Patton, OF the
Chicago -Virden Coal Company, is au.
thority for the statement that no further
attempt will be made to land at tNirdeu.
Ill. the Alabama negroes, whose com
ing resulted in the loss of 50 many
lives. There is under considerations,
according to Attorney Patton. an at
tempt to fix the responsibility for tho
tragedy upon the Governor of !i!:.
nois.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
A New BiCyCle Device.

South Carolinians have in the past in
vented appliances which are in daily
use all over the county. A South
Csr, iinian has invented an improvement
on le running gear of a bicycle, which
NAV yet revolutioniZe the present style
of cunning gear. This gentleman is
Mr.. Z. A. Oakman, of Chappells.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Italians lnterCspted.

A special from New Orleans, La.
says eight policemen and fifteen depu-
ty sherifs have left the city TO inter
cept and prevent from entering the city
large party OF Italian emlgtarts who
came to America on the Britannia. The
vessel was ordered to be held at the
mouth of the river, By the board of
health, out of fear that the landing
there OF the 4OS immigrants would fur
nish too much fresh material for the fe-
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Executive Clemency.

Governor Ellerbe has granted par
don in favor of J. Arch Moseley. 1t is
a curious case. Moseley was tried in
1895, and a sealed verdict was brought
in against him. He was not present at
the time the verdict was presented in
court, and the verdict remains sealed
When the war broke cut he volunteered
and was accepted.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Open Through the Winter.

The winter season will not witness
any close of business at the Isle Of
Palms The managers hope to make it
just rs attractive for visitors during the
winter as any other time of the year.
and inc same convenient schedules will
be run the year round. Several new
cars have been ordered for the Seashore
Line and one has already been re-
n c,iy,l
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
II is Hardly Warranted.

The arrival of Is, 900 rounds of am
munition and side arms for the heavy
battery of volunteers on Sullivsu's Is
land recently caused the boys to
brighten up and speculate upon the
chances of being moved, but the e1pec-
tation is hardly warranted, for the best
informed of the officers do not antici-
pate a change from Sulliyan's Island
at present
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
The Industrial School.

The trustees of the Charleston Iudus-
trial Institute have just issued their
fourth circular and prospectus, in
which the work and the needs of the
school are set forth. The total number
of pupils enrolled during the rast year
is two hundred and seventy.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Murderer Caught at Last.

Anthony Carter, colored, the slayer
of Mr.. James Lang, near Johnston, in
Edgefeld county, now Saluda, after
having baffled all efforts to capture him
for seven long years, has at last been
located, and as soon as arrested will be
taken to Saluda to answer for hii
crime.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Seventh Corps Again Changed.

An order has been issued from head
quarters by which the Seventh Army
Corps is changed from three divisions
TO two divisions. of two brigades each,
this change being made necessary by
reason of the many regiments recently
sent away to be mustered out.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Working on the Claims.

Governor Ellerbe and Senator Till,
man are endeavoring to have thl
claims of citizens for services rendered
the State during the organization oi
the First Regiment paid direct by the
War Department as soon as possible.
These claims amount to several thous'
md dollars. One claim for blankets
amounts to 81, 900.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Stone Church Cemetery Association.

The Stone Church Cemetery Asso-
citation, organized to preserve the
cemetery at historic "Old Stone
Church." met in Anderson recently.
Sufficient money was subscribed, added
to what is already in the treasury, to
put strong picket fence around the
ward
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
The President Gratified

President Mckinley, in commenting
on his recent journey from Omaha to
Chicago, said: Throughout the jour-
ney | have been deeply moved by the
patriotism of the people and delighted
with the evidences of their prosperity.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
kaiser's Trip Comes High.

The cost of Emperor Williams trip
to the Holy Land, exclusive of pres.
ents and liberal baksheeshs, will
amount to at least 5000, 900 marks.
The costly gifts to the Sultan OF
Turkey and his harem. ETC., will also
figure Up from 5000, Geo to 1000, 900
marks.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Palmetto Notes.

Charleston has now one of the finest
board bicycle tracks In the South.
Governor Ellerbe has received very
interesting letter from the War Depart
ment relative to the records of the Con.
federae7 ;ssa this State.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
All the Crew Share in the Prize Money

In the United States District Court
at Charleston, S. c., Judge Brawley
handed down on opinion in the Rita
prize money case. He DEGREES that oil
the crew shall share in the proceeds of
the sale Of the ship. The Rita wa
bought by the government for 1926, 0CJ.
Captain Wise, of the Yale, will receive
80 600.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
A High Mountain Fake.

J. H. Eldridge, of the United States
geological survey, has just returned
from Alaska. He denies the published
statements of the discovery of a new
mountain in Alaska higher than Mt. St
Elias.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Missouri, Kansas & Texas.

According to the annual report of the
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railroad
Company, the net earnings were
S3, s65, 900, a gain of S725, 900 over the
preceding year. The surplus amounts
to S475, 900, against deficit of nearly
$3.50, 600 for the preceding year.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Private Kenn PromptlY Acquitted.

Private Charles kenn, Company E,
Second Missouri Volunteers, who shot
and killed Russell Wedney, at St
Louis, Mo-, the negro despoiler of his
home, was acquitted by the coroner's
jury, after less than 10 minutes de-
liberation.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20

Major Beebe, ordnance Cll!cer Cnitcd
States Volunteers, d:ed Ii Hayauu re
Gently OF yellow fever.
\ committee has been appointed II
investigate the alleged mlsmana@c.
ment of the Seaboard Air Line.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20

1t is estimated that fully two-thirds
of the whole amount of public money
held by the London banks does not
bear interest.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Government Aid.

Government aid in the shape Of army
ratiops will be given to the sufferers
from the recent floods in Georgia, who
are in need of the barest necessities of
life
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20

Mr.. John F. Pearson. Marlboro
10y. IS chief clerk to the comlhandant
Of the naval station at Key West, with
"a salary of 81, 5G0.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
$500 Troops Sail For Spain.

The steamer Covadongo recently
sailed from San Juan, Porto Rico, for
Spain carrying ,, 500 troops.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20

An Alexandria, Egypt, dispatch sa7-s,
Several additional arrests have beec
made in connection with the po;
against Emperor William Of Germany,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20
Palmetto Notes.

The Ohio River and Charleston rail-
road will run branch line from Cam
den to Sumter.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-10-20

borrowing is a disease" said Big
bee, in self-justifcation. "And lending
Is insanity" replied Small, significantly.
North American.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
ABBREVIATED TELEGRAMs.

| The WiRnebago county CWis) Jail is
| empty for the first time in its history.
Count Esterhazy is reported to have
| sailed from Antwerp for the United
| States.
Fire at Kansas City. in Robert Keith
! & Co.'S furniture establishment, dam
| aged The concern $250.CC0.
Elder Z. L. Harris, 4 retired Baptist
minister. died at the residence of his
son in Delavan. Wis, aged So years.
Chief Ripley instructed the police Of
the Harrison street station 10 stop Sun
day music in all Chicago 'Gevee" sa-
looms.
An order has been issued discontinue
ing the postolfice at Pennington. Oneida
county, Wis. Mail Will be sent TO
Gagen.
A ferryboat full Of workrnen capsized
while crossing the NC!ga at Kinessma,
Russia. drowning twenty-nine Of the
passengers
The consuls in France report that In
dian corn as an article of diet among
the French peasants is being replaced
by the chestnut
DR.. Lyman Abbott. pastor OF Plymouth
church Brooklyn, Henry Ward Beech
er's successor. has resigned his charge
because of failing health.
James Gray. Of Cleveland, o.
brakeman on the Lake Shore railroad.
has fallen heir TO SS5lC0]. being his share
Of his grandmother's estate.
Newton county. Miss, farmers arere-
ro,-ted To have lynched three negroes
and are hunting for others implicated
in an assault on n white man.
The daughter of ]. NJ Henry. OF Tiro-
ora. Wis, was accidentally shot in the
hack by a young man while handling 4
revolver. and it is feared the wound
will prove fatal.
Gorge :. Willis. OF Chicago. who died
at san Juan. Porto Rico. is now de-
cIared TO have been killed by a native
doctor. who used an improperly cleaned
EypodermIc needle in injecting quinine
for sunstrolze.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
INTERVIEW WITH THE CAR.
English Politician Talks to Russia's Ruler
About His Peace ProposnIs.

London. Nov. 2a.-The Paris CORE
spondent OF The Times says: The Matin
publishes today an interview of an
English politician with Emperor
Nicholas. The interviewer says
the car spoke sadly and re-
gretfully of the attempts to embitter
the relations of England and Russia.
The conversation mostly turned. how
ever. on the disarmament of Europe. as
10 which the car spoke with the ut
most ardor, saying that he wanted a
tangible result His majesty suggested
that the powers might bind themselves
not to Increase their ornaments for
i've years. at the end OF which they
might meet again to decide upon future
action. They might a,so settle their at
titude in the event OF menace OF. pros
peCtive nos ,iiiti5s.
He suggested as on example o. pos
sible action that the recent Fashoda
incident might have been referred by
England 60 the United States and by
France TO Russia. If these failed to
agree there might have been recourse
% an arb.tr2tor-say the emperor OF
Austria. II any case de,ay would have
made for peace. The car protested his
Interviewer says. with great iriiEna-
ton against the idea imputed to him of
Urging France and England into con-
tiiCt. Cha-aCteriziTE x as rnGuStrOEs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
uVEY LOST HIS HEAD.
Seems To lie Corbe:t's Opinion OF His Sec
ond's lad Break Last Week


New York. Nov. 29.-James J. Corbett
declared yesterday that he believed
Connie AIcVey innocent of any inten-
tionai or pre-arrarsed wrong doing
when he entered the ring during the
ninth round Of the Sharkey-Cor5ettc con-
test last Tuesday night at the Lenox
Athletic club. This statement on Cor
belts part was made at the close Of
the inquiry which was Instituted by the
directors Of the LenOx Athletic club to
TX the responsibility for McVey's ac-
tons. Tie inquiry or investigation took
place in the presence Of large number
OF sporting men. the principals with
their handlers and the club officials pc
ing present.
Jim Corbett, the last witness. said:
4 won't believe AcVey was bought
he has been with me for many years.
I have supported him and he has eate-I
my bread and butter. After we returned
To my dressing room on Tuesday Nc
Vey said to my brother Tom. I could
not see the big fellow licked and l got
into the ring. That is all there was 10
it 1 had the better OF the fight from
the second round"
At one time it looked as though Cor
bett and Sharkey would have a scrap.
Cor belts parting shot to Tom was:
You're too ignorant to understand
when compliment is paid you. Sharkev
but I'm Gentleman Jim and always VIII
be- The club took Corbett's view or
MCVey's action.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29

State % Illinois, -
Rock island County.
- - ,-.','i' Court, January term, a. D.
I %. In chance =.
lt,...rv e.. ...,..,.l..ln " Ella McMllin.
Arrdavit % nOn-reSidence OF Ella McMiln.
the above named defendant. having been hed
in The clerks Office 81 the circuit court OF said
county. Office il therefore hereby gwen 10 the
SAID nonresident defendant that the com
plainaut iled his bill Of complaint II said
court on the cha1cery side thereof. on the
2fst day OF November. iSsS. and that thereupOn
a summons was issued ont Of said court.
wherein said Slit Is now pending. returnable
On the hrSt Monday in the month Of Jan
nary next - i by law required
Now unless YOU the said nonresident de-
feadaut above named. shan personally
&c and appear before said circuit court
on the first day OF the next term thereof. TO
be holden at hook Island in and for the
said county on the first Monday in Jan
uary next and plead answer or denur 10
the said complainant bin OF cor plant the
same and The matters ana things therein
CHARGED and ST ted VII DE taken As confessed.
and a decree entered against you according
TO the prayer of said bill
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk
Rock Island Illinois. November -. 1898
=. l. kENwoRTHN. Complainant solicitor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
vaIuahIe GIT to Michigan.

Ann Arbor. Mich. Nov. 29.-The Uni
Versity OF Michigan has just received n
valuable SIC from Ere derrick =. S,zarns.
OF Detroit. The Sit consists OF col
lection OF musical instruments, 10 the
number Of 1,CC0. They represent in q
complete series the evolution of percus-
sion. string and wind Instruments from
prehistoric times down TO the present
DAY. II is the most complete collection
of It's kind in the country. and its value
is placed at $1COCC0, although many
Of the Instruments could not he dupli-
Sated. and are priceless
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
Did some Moousl,iacr Uo-I..

Madison, Wis. Nov. 29.-After hear
ing the confession of Henry Seymour.
His partner in crime who turned states
evidence and accused Schleicher, a
fisherman Of this city. the latter plead
90 guilty in the municipal court to burn
ing the boathCuse of W. :. Kse.er CT
the morning of the 18th inst. The deed
was done in revenge, keeler's father
in-law having given the game warden
Information which led to the capture
of a half dozen gill nets set in Lake
Mnnnna by SchLa.cI,nr-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
President and Extra Session.

Washington, Nov Gary one who
quotes me as opposed TO calling an
extra session Of the Fifty-siXth con-
gress does me an injustice" said the
president. Il have not given the sub
ject q moments consideration. I have
had matters of more Importance TO
settle. Il VIII be time enough to con-
slider the ACCESSIBILITY of an extra ses-
sion when we have formed an idea what
the present congress Will accomplish
The president made the above state
ment TO a western congressman. who
contemplates a trip TO Europe neAt
Spring.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
LEGAL.
Nntice nf PnblIcntion-Chancerr.

n the circuit court. January Term. 1879.
Russell = Hampton " E>lelln Hampton, In
Charcery.
AfiidGy.I O. the nCn--cSidenCe % the de
PENDANT. E~tella Ham1tOn. having been iler
IN the cleTli ONCE OF the circuit court OF said
county. notice &, therefore hereby given TO
she sad nonresident defendant that the con-
plainant dled hi GIL OF complaint in sad
court or tl- Oh ANGER side The eOf On the 2,Lb
day OF November. \. y. '-siS- aud that there
usOI. 4 suniruOL- issued out % said cOurL.
wherein "a suit il % Bsg pending reJuurDie OF
the Is Monday IN the month OF January next.
a. j. 10y Ia required. Now. unless YOU ID
nonresident defendant above named. E~tella
Hampton shall personally be ana appt - be
fore said circuit court. on the first Gay OF the
next term thcrOf to be holden Al Rock Isl
and in ana FOR the said cOun Y. on the lst
Monday in January next. and plead, answ er
or demur TO 5 il complainant oil OF com
plant. the same and the matters and things
thereto charged and stated viii De taken as
q, .NufeSsed. and decree entered against you
according TO the prayer % said bill
GEORGE ". GAMBLE Clerk
Rock I'lard. Illinois. y November =. 1895.
SIUR..Etb.r !. MARSHALL
Comp.aInauCs Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
Heavy Snow in the Dakotas.

St. Paul. Nov. ga light snow storm
has been in progress in this vicinity
since yesterday. but reports from the
Dakotas indicate the heaviest snow Of
the season for parts OF those states. At
Fargo in the north state the indications
We're for a blizzard, and WATERFOWL. s
d, reports a snow storm Of increasing
severity. The Dakotas escaped the
heavy storm Of last week, and this is
their first hard experience OF the sea-
SDn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
Calumet and HccIa Dividend.

BOSTON. Nov. 2s.-The directors Of the
Calumet and HecIa Mining company at
its meeting yesterday declared a diyi-
Gend of SO per share. payable Dec. -
to stockholders OF record Nov. 80 This
dividend makes the 1OCth that the COM
pany has paid and swells the asgrega
disbursements to $35.4G0. eco. II is the
third for the current fiscal year ard
makes $50 thus far declared.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
Young scoundreI Arrested.

Chicago. Nov. Ell. 5. Osgood. %
years old, the son OF Albert Vi. Osgood.
a wealthy lumbcrman Of Chicago. was
arrested At his fathers house. 1G6 West
Madison street, yesterday by Detective
Traitor, of the Central station. charged
with passing several worthless ana
forged checks. The young man at once
admitted his guilt and voluntarily gave
partial list OF the persons he had de-
fr2uGed
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29


hut Upon the nameless odors of an In
dian interior two new smells impressed
themselves. He knew what they meant
later. The man called. No voice answer
ed NighE was as day to his sightlcss
eyes. He crawled about the hut y 18th 4
blind mans --oiseless STEP feeling his way
with tre1A uious, extended hand. He near
ed the corner OF the hut where his wife lag,
prone upon the floor, and stopped Wrist
deep his inquiring hand thrust itself into
deep fur. In a flash be knew. lie lad
heard and snelled the tiger in his hut. had
punched the great man caters ribs He
waited for death.
One startled instant the tiger waited.
then bounded from the hut, quick to sus-
poet danger in the blind mans aprarentIv
bold advance, leaving the man unscathed.
The DkCr was left alone. Lower he
stopped, until his hands rested upon the
lifeless forms Of his wife and child, were
dabbled in the red food that gushed from
their mangled bodies where the great
brute's noiseIess paw had fallen.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
Mad NIulIah Wins Fi-bt.

London. Nov. 29.-SpeciaI dispatches
from Simla. TIL summer capital OF Brit
ish India. say The Mad AIUllah has been
successful in his first fight. defeating
the Dir tr.hesmen and killing a number
of them. The Mullah is trying TO arouse
4 fanati~al outbreak against the Brit
iSn
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
Went Back to His Old Trade.

Keolluk, Ia, Nov. %. - Harry 3.
Weston was arrested here yesterday
for forgery. He was paroled from the
Chester Dlls) psaitGntiary last Thurs
day, ard came directly here and forged
two checks on 4 local bank. He was
sent 10 the renitentiaIy a year ago for
fCrenrN at D-rEI-r- LIS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
Goes into Voluntary liquidation.

Corning. y. Y, Nov. 29.-The Bank of
Furnel!svilIe. of which ex-State For
estry Commissioner r. G. Eabcock is
president, failed 20 open its doors for
business yesterday, and posted a notice
TO the effect that the bank had gone
into voluntary liquidation.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-11-29
BLIND MAN AND TIGER.
story OF Strange Adventure In
Eenst Ridden InGia.

The story Of a strange meeting between
a blind man and a man eating tiger comes
from India. There was "a poor Dher, q
low caste man, who was nos allowed to
live in the village, but dwclt with his
wife and baby in a low hut on its out
skirts. He was poor-cxtrcrCly poor
and blind. One night-ColCnI O. H. Trc-
vor tells the story in Tho Wide World
Magazine - this man was walked by a
strange shutting, snuflling noise in the