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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-03
BY EDWARD MARSHALL.


| will endeavor to tell how it feels
to be hit by Mauser bullet, my own
experience having been gained from
one that struck away part of my back
bone.
When the Rough Riders ran into
the Spaniards at La Quasina I first
emptied my revolver at the enemy.
Then l began to look around. Sud
denly [ felt blow in the back. 1t
was not very hard or at all painful. It
was as if somebody had given me a
light punch. I fell down, and to my
surprise l was unable to get up.
had stopped Mauser bullet.
The air was full Of the sounds of
these dreadful things and of rapid
firing guns brought from the Spanish
warships.
The Red Cross people came to me
first and bandaged me. After that a
surgeon examined me and told me that
| was going to die in few moments,
as my wound was mortal.
1 believed him. At this stage I
felt no pain. simply lay in the long
grass without any unpleasant sensa-
tion. I afterward found many men
who had similar experiences.
Later, when l began to regain sensa-
tiou, | felt as if red-hot needles were
being stuck into my spine all the way
from the bottom of my back to my
brain. ThisI have since found was
due to splinters of bone sticking in
the spinal cord.
Ny observation in the field and on
the hospital ship Olivette, where were
274 Of the wounded, incline me to the
strong belief that the Mauser bullet is
q most merciful implement of warfare,
if any bullet can be said to be merci-
full.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-03
A Good Story.

Bishop Wilmer, of Alabama, was q
very straightforward man, with fac
ulty for saying good naturedly sharp
things TO, rather than about, people,
and the Washington Post prints the
following anecdote in this connection /:
Soon after the civil war, Bishop
Wilmer went to Northern city to ask
aid for Confederate orphans home
in which he was interested.
There was dinner in his honor,
and after dinner the bishop was begg-
ed to tell story. He replied that he
hadn't story. "But," he added,
GIVE got conundrum. Why are the
Southern Governors like Lazarus ?"
The guests, who were all Union men,
suggested many answers. The South
erners were like Lazarus because they
we're poor, because they ate the crumbs
from the rich mans table, because
because Of everything anybody could
guess.
"No," said the bishop, you're all
wrong. We're like Lazarus because"
and he smiled blandly-"bccaus
we've been licked by dogs"
4 roar Of laughter went round AT
that, for the bishops utter unrecon-
structedncss was always one of his
charms. Eyervbodv lauphed hut ono
man, who became indignant.
Bishop" he said, 'if you think
we're dogs, why have you come up
here for our money-for the money of
dogs ?"
The'bishop chuckled. "My FRIEND"
said he, "the hair Of the dog is good
for the bite. That's why I have
come"
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-03
ICE COLD ICE ICE.

MY customers and the general public
AVA will take notice that Elias Single
ton is no longer in my employment. I
have employed IA reliable man to sell Fish
for me. 30 please give him your orders.
have been in the fish business for nine
years and have always tried TO give salts
faction, and Will appreciate a continuance
OF your patronage. I handle all kinds of
Florida Vegetables and Fruits in and out
OF season. Also, IA full line of Fancy
groceries. Tobacco and Cigars, Oranges,
bananas. &c, at wholesale.
J. r. FAINT,
Florida Fish and Fruit Store.
April 20. 1898 IL BIN
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-03
By JAMES CREELMAN.

When 1 was struck by the Mauser
bullet, which smashed my arm and
made gap in my back, felt as if I
had received blow with shut Est.
The sensation was no moro and no less
than tina. which might have come
from rough punch.
It whirled me half round, but the
bullet did not have weight enough to
knock me down. l neither felt the
bullet at the point Of entry, where the
wound is as small as gimlet hole, nor
at the point of exit in the back, where
there is big gap 3! inches in diane
ter.
1t was very curious thing what
little sensation came from the wound
at first. The next moment felt q
numbness in my arms and pain in
my hand, and found my arm hanging
loose, like an empty sleeve. the bone
having been broken.
had dead Spaniard pushed out of
hammock in the stone fort at FL
Caney and lay down in the hammock
to rest. I bled great deal. A curl
GUS thing about this wound, and all
the more curious because I did not
feel it at the time, is the fact that the
terrible velocity OF the bullet actually
burnt the flesh black as it left the
body.
1t left ring Of charred, black flesh.
This circumstance was notified by
Prof. Joseph Bryant, who cut away
fringe of black flesh from me yester-
day.
The Mauser not only fractured my
arm, but disintegrated the bone in a
very peculiar way, creating innumera-
BILE fissures all along the track which
it made through my arm. This is one
of the curious freaks of the Mauser
fracture.
There are two distinct sounds with
the Mauser bullet. Sometimes you
hear sharp "ping." Then, when it
gets very near, it sounds "z-z-z."
In most cases these Mauser bullets
pass through the wounded mans body.
They certainly did not have to probe
for the bullet in my case. This is
great advantage to wounded man,
and, on the whole, l believe the Mau-
ser is the most humane Of all bullets.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1898-08-03
THE BANK OF ANDERSON.
We Pay Interest OH Time Deposits by
Agreement.
S265,OOO

OFFICERS
J. A. BROCK, President,
los y. BBowS, Vice.PresIdens
b. +. MAULDIN, Cashier.
DIRECTORS.
!: W. NORRIS. q. w. FAINT.
NO. FARMER. Jos. N. BROWN.
j.. a. BROCK. J q. DUCwoRTH
J.J. FRKrwELI. ]. NJ. SULLIVAN.
B. F. MAuLDIN.
having the largest capital and surplus of any
bank In the State outside Of Charleston, we offer
depoStors the strongest security.
This epplies to our Savings Department. where
we loan TO regular dcpositor customers at our
lowest rates. " "
Private loans arranged without charge between
when desired.
with twenty-five years experiences in bankings
and with unexcellcd facilities at our command we
are prepared to give satisfaction in ali business
tIansactions and will, as heretofore, take care Of
Inc interests OF our regular customers at oil times
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS

There will be a red, white and blue
social, under the auspices of the Ladies
Aid Society, in the Sunday school room
of Park Avenue Church, this evening
Miss Emily Lamson, with her Junior
League, will have charge of the enter
tainment.
There will be an all-day meeting o.
the Christian and Missionary Alliance
at rooms 81, Day building, on Friday
March 20, conducted by Rev. H w
walker of Bath-on- the Hudson. Servi
ces at 1890 a. m. and 2.50 .. m. En-.
trance, 800 Main or Walnut street. AL
welcome.
The Woman's Missionary Society oi
All Saints Church will meet today in
the parish library, when Mrs. Shap-
leigh win address the meeting on "The
work in China"
There will be meeting Of the pri-
mary Sunday school teachers union this
week. The next meeting win be April
1st.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Children's Friend Society which is usu-
ally held at the Orphans Home, will be
held at the residence of Miss Morse, q
Elm street, tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock,
worcester Commandery, L. L., o. U.
A. M, will have an entertainment, So
cial and dance at Loyal Legion Hall,
Day block, May 2, The ladies of, the
commandery have supper April 16.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
SUPPER FOR CHILDREN.
Mission Board Of Lincoln Square Baptist
Church Board Gives K.

The officers and teachers of the Lin
coin Square Baptist Church Mission
Band gave a supper to the children in
the vestry of the church, Thursday af-
ternoon. A special table was very pret-
tily arranged for babies under three
years old. About 90 of the older children
attended, together with "a babies
After supper there was an opening OF
Unite boxes,' followed by recitations by
Masters Zader, Ross and Merritt. Rev
F. D. Penney, pastor of the church.
made few remarks on the work OF
the society, and Miss E. Lawrence was
presented with gifts from the children
The afternoon was closed with singing
by 'The Thomas children"
The evening was opened by the junior
quartet, who were warmly applauded
They were followed by an organ solo by
Mrs. Cutting. Miss Lawrence, who was
formerly a resident of Worcester, but
who has for the past 20 years been a
missionary in Burmah, told an interest
ing story of her work in that country
She had taught some Of the children to
sing in Burmese ana Koren. and their
rendering of songs in these languages
caused much amusement
Ralph Durkee furnished music for the
evening with his graphophone. The en-
tertainment was closed by all joining in
the song, God be with you till we meet
again"
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
sIGsBEE RECEIVES ORDERS,
Maine Officers viii Leave for Home on
Saturday.

Havana, March 24-Orders for return
home were received this afternoon by
Capt Sigsbee and the other officers of
the Maine now here. and all will go
north except Lieut.. Com. Wainwright.
Chaplain j. P. Chidwick will go with the
officers. Lieut.. Com. Wainwright who
will remain in charge Of the wrecking
operations, win have his quarters as
now, on the Fern. Commander Cowles'
commands, Capt, Sigsbee and his broth
er officers expect to leave for the north
by the Plant line steamer Olivette Sat
urday.
Two bodies were found this afternoon.
One, that OF Japanese ward-room boy,
had floated into the ward-room; the
other, that of white man. was found
forward, and may be the body of a ma
chinist.
The Cuban railways make liberal con-
cessions to the relief trains carrying
supplies to the interior and coast towns,
The roads from Cienfuegos, supplying
15 towns, and from Cardenas, supplying
90 towns, carrying the supplies free;
while the roads east and west from Ha-
vana city make a 75 per cent reduction
on third-class rates
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
DEATHS.

LEAHY-In this city, Ath Matthew T.,
infant son Of john and Bridget (CNnord)
Leahy, / VI. mos. 8 days.
Funeral from parents residence, 36 Win
ter street. Saturday, at 2.30 p. m. Rela-
tives and friends are invited to attend.
MURPHY--In this city, Ath, Ellen widow
of the late John Murphy, IS yrs.
Funeral from her late residence, No.
Silver street, Saturday morning at
O'Clock. Requiem high mass in st. Pc
ter's Church at o'clock. Relatives ant
friends are invited to attend.
MAIER-Tn this city 23d, James F., son
of Cornelius and Mary Ryam Maher, q
yrs.
Funeral from his late home, No 81 Ok
ford street, Saturday morning at 8.15
o'clock. Solemn requiem high mass In
St. PauFs Church at o'clock. Relatives
and friends are invited to attend.
LORING-In North Brookfeld, sd, Mrs
Emma A. Loring, widow of the late
Henry A. Loring of this city, Sc yrs.
mos.
Funeral services at Plymouth Church
chapel at 10 a.. m. Saturday Relatives
and friends invited to attend. Burial al
Sterling, Mass.
BOYLE-fn this CITY, 4th. Michael Boyle
Go yrs.
Funeral from his late residence, No. {
Hawley street, Saturday morning at {
o'clock. Solemn requiem high mass in
St. Paul's Church at 10 o'clock. Reaa-
tives and friends are invited to attend.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
MUST NOT USE DYNAMITE.
Capt. slgsbee Explains How the Order
Came About.

Havana, March 2h-Two of the eight
Whitehead totpedoes carried by the
Maine have been recovered. These were
aft. The other six were probably de-
stroyed Regarding the use of dyna-
mite by the contracting wreckers, Capt
Sigsbee said to this correspondent to-
day:
More has been made out Of the mat
ter than was warranted by the facts
which are simply these:
THE contractors asked my permis-
sion to use dynamite in small quaint
ties, and also asked leave to use dyna-
mite tape, to blow off protuberant an
giles, etc, where the wreckage Is SC
tangled that it is very difficult to hoist
There never was any intention to use
the explosive in large enough quantities
to destroy the wreck. l submitted the
request Of the contractors to Consul
General Lee, for him to ask permission
from the Spanish authorities and 1
also asked for orders from the United
States naval department Both our owr
and the Spanish authorities refused the
necessary permission. That is all there
was to the matter"
On the same subject Consul General
Lee said:
81 transmitted Capt Sigsbee's request
made on the part of the contractors, tc
Capt. Gen. Blanco, and received a re.
ply that the matter was too important tC
be settled without reference to Madrid
"Gen. Blanco intimated that the Unit
ed States court Of inquiry, having SCI
in Judgment on the disaster to the
Maine, it would be unwise to destroy by
the use of dynamite the wreck upor
which judgment was formed. Last eve
ming l had word from Capt. Sigsbee
that the United States navy department
forbade the use of dynamite on or abou
the wreck
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
A CHOIR EXCURSION.
The Old South Singers Revive Pleasant
Annual Custom.

Annual Custom.
The music committee Of the Old South
Church revive pleasant memories of 40
years ago by arranging a trip to Leices-
ter with concert and supper by the choir
of the Old South Church and friends, on
Monday next. The expenses of mem
bers of the choir are assumed by the
committee, while others of the party pay
40 cents for the round trip, including
railroad fare and concert, and so cents
additional If supper be desired. Special
cars have been engaged to leave Salem
square at 6.15 p. m.
In the olden time these trips were an
annual thing with the large choir OF the
old church. Sometimes several excur-
s1ons were arranged each year to Graf
ton, Boylston, Holden, Leicester and
other places, and they were found to
have an excellent effect in strengthen
ing friendships and increasing a love for
the church and its services as we'll as
stimulating an esprit du corps among
the members of the choir. Among
those now living who were members of
the choir of the Old South Church SO or
more years ago, and participated in
these excursions, may be named Mr.. and
Mrs. E. S. Mason, s. E. Staples, ]. E.
Spalding and Frank Blood, tenors, Chas.
w. Gilbert, ]. r. Barbour and A. H.
Hammond, basSes, and others.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
A CAPTIVE MILLBURY POET.

Station was honored by the presence
of a poet within its walls Thursday
night. William J. Dolan, who claims
Millbury as his abiding place, indulged
in an overdose of stimulants and was
enIightening the public at large with
some Of his extemporaneous compost
tions.
In the course of his wanderings he met
Officer Ramsdell .and started to unload a
fused the honor and sent the somewhat
confused poet to the station, where he
would have chance to cool off.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
CHAMBERLAIN DISTRICT FARM
ERS.

The Chamberlain District Farmers
Club held an interesting meeting
Thursday evening at the home of one
of its members, J. Lewis Ellsworth, on
Salisbury street. The paper of the eve-
ming was presented by DIR. L. L. Con-
ant of the Worcester Polytechnic In
stitute, and his theme was 1.-THE ad-
vantages of a technical education" ="
Then followed the usual interesting dis
cussion and consideration of the sub
ject by Elliott Moore, ]. L. Ellsworth,
E. w. Allen and others.
Later in the evening 1t was voted to
have the annual banquet on Thursday,
April 7, at the home of Walter R. AL
len
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
ELKs ELECTS OFFICERS.
George c. Start Chosen Exalted Ruler for
the Coming Year.

Worcester Lodge of Elks, at its an
nual meeting, Thursday evening, elect
ed the following officers: Exalted ruler
George c. Start; esteemed leading
knight. Arthur ]. Marble; esteemed
loyal knight. David B. Lowell; esteemed
lecturing knight, Albert M Powell;
treasurer, William ]. Reardon secre-
tary, William Lancaster; tyler, Dexter
n Pratt; trustee for three years, Urgel
Jacques; representative to the grand
lodge, Charles w Parker; alternate
Julius c.. Zaeder.
The installation will take place at the
next regular meeting. 1t was voted that
the next social Of the lodge shall be a
ladies' night, and a committee was ap-
pointed to arrange an entertainment.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
THE SCHOOL ExHIT yTIoS.

The coming exhibition Of r work of
all departments connected itn the
public schools, which is to b some-
time in June. will probably heid in
the city hall If the desired ul sion
can be obtained. The first ldQa Was to
have a part of it in HorticuHura nall
and the remainder in the q edurs of
the new city hall, but the msahdrs are
desirous of having the exhibit me
place If possible. A reques1 far err
mission to use the new city usu will
probably be made
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
STATE NUT. RESTAURANT.
Possibility that there Is Way for Sup
plying Guests With Liquor.

1t has been suggested that there is a
way in which the proprietors of the
State Mutual restaurant may be able to
supply their guests with alcoholic
drinks. The plan has been trieK In
Boston and approved by the license
commissioners The idea Is to purchase
the liquor from wholesaler through
waiter, by having the guest sign a
check asking for 1t. To do this it would
be necessary to apply for a whole
Saler's license.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
THE NEW BEDFORD DELEGATES.

Messrs. e. H. Bean and w. F. Foley,
who have been in Worcester for the
past week collecting funds for the New
Bedford strikers, report an addition of
$22, making their total receipts to date
1856. Today and tomorrow they will
spend in Millbury and Fisherville re-
turning to this city Saturday after--
noon.
Tomorrow evening the New Bedford
delegates will be at C. L. u hall, ga
Southbridge. street, for the purpose of
receiving any individual subscriptions
as well as receiving the proceeds of
the papers that are now being circulated
in various parts of the city.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
AFTER PROF. FROST.
University of Chicago Asks Him to Take
Chair Of Astronomy.

Hanover, N. H, March baldwin B.
Frost, professor of astronomy and di-
rector of Shattuck observatory in Dart
mouth College, Is in receipt of an offer
from the University of Chicago to take
the chair Of astronomy there, and is Sc
riously considering its acceptance. This
position would place him in control of
the big Yerkes telescope, which, when
completed, will be the largest and most
powerful In the world
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
BOSTON WILL BE SAFE.

Boston, March 24.-The Post will say
tomorrow: Within three days the harbo1
of Boston will be practically safe from the
invasion of vessels attached to any hostile
fleet which may succeed in passing the
formidable guns of Fort Warren and Long
Island head.
Col. Woodruff commandant of Fort
Warren, has received Instructions from
the war department at Washington to sup
ply battery G, now occupying Long Island
head, with provisions for a period of ten
days, and at the expiration Of that time II
is supposed that a regular commissary
This M afternoon CAPT It. Mitchell Of fAafes batteTy
G arrived at Long Island head, and Off
cially assumed command of the company
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
TWO DIFFERENT MEN.
Person Wanted BY California Sheriff Is
Not Mueller

Detective Murray is convinced that
the man wanted by Sheriff James M.
Lyndon of San Jose, Santa Clara coun-
ty, Cal, and the Brookfield murderer
are two different men. At first, the
California sheriff was of the opinion
that the two men were identical, on ac-
count of several features in the two de-
scriptions that Tailed. as well as through
the similarity of the crimes committed.
Brookfleld people have been shown the
picture of the California murderer, and
say that it does not resemble Mueller
In the least, so far as the features are
concerned.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25

He-''Were you ever in the New York
Stock Exchange?" She-"No, never" "
''The price they ask for a seat is some
thing awful" I'D never pay it. I'd
stand up first. Boston Transcript.
What makes you think you would
succeed in my business?" asked the
merchant of the man who was willing
to accept salary. II am a phi
losopher'' was the answer. II firmly
believe that nothing was made in vain.
Therefore, must be good for some
thing, and your business Is about the
only thing haven't experimental In"
Washington Star.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
MORE PRECINCTS.
Republican City Committee Want FouI
Instead of Three.

Charles H. Bemis and Charles T. Tat
man of the republican city committee
at a hearing granted by the committee
on elections and returns, Wednesday
requested that there be made four vot-
ing precincts in each ward instead OF
three, as at present. The committee
voted to recommend to the city council
that the change be made. The repre-
sentatives Of the city committee claim
that the precincts at present are toe
large. Waiting IS necessary during the
heavy hours OF the day, and many
fore they may vote The change will
add something to election expenses and
will make extra work for the assessors
and city clerk.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
CUBAN RELIEF MEASURE.

Washington, March "a. - There is a
movement in the senate to have the pro-
posed appropriation for relief of the
starving Cubans made as an independent
resolution, and not a part of the sundry
civil appropriation bill. The sundry civil
bill necessarily will be slow in making its
way through congress, and 1t is believed
rut through practically without opposi-
tipO
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
CHARGED WITH EMBEzzl i

Boston, March 24.-William r
mon was arrested today on erIal
charging him with embezzlem, Sig
from James G. Fowkes, 429 ainat
street, Philadelphia The cast 30
lice say, grows out Of the all, sb
of materials said to have beef 3cnra
and paid for by the Philadelpl rs con
cern through Harmon.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
THE COURT OF INQUIRY.

Key West, March A-Rear Admiral ST.
card said to a correspondent last night
that the United States naval court Of in
quiry into the loss Of the battleship Maine
was not yet dissolved. He added 'I ex-
pect to dissolve it In a few days. 1 am
almost certain that the Washington au-
thorities will not require any further In
yeStiRation
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
JoHN ROCHE I'M TRouRLE.

John Roche was arrested by Officer
Matthews on Front street Thursday
night and locked up on the charge Of
drunkenness. A short time later Thorn
as r. Melen appeared at the station and
preferred a complaint against Roche,
explaining that they had had an argu-
ment, and Roche had assaulted him. A
large lump on his forehad and a badly
skinned nose gave evidence of the as
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
ACCEPTS THE CALL.
Rev. Guy C. Wheeler to Be Pastor oi
GEeendale Baptist Church.

Rev. Guy c. Wheeler, who, as super
intendent of the Baptist city mission
board, formerly served at both the Green
dale and GAINESVILLE Baptist churches,
has accepted the call to be permanent
pastor Of the church at Greendale, He
will take up his position April l.
The church at GAINESVILLE will be
turned over to the care of the Main
Street Baptist Church, which owns the
property,
Mr. Wheeler has attended to both
churches for a year, but the Greendale
church decided that it needed the full
services of a pastor.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-25
BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT
BY Rising Star Lodge in Honor Of Isaac
Mason ard John Stewart.

The Rising Star Degree Lodge, G. S.
& D. of S., gave a benefit entertain
ment at Grange hall Thursday evening,
at which large number were present.
1t was given in honor of Isaac Mason
and John Stewart, the two most prom
inent colored citizens of Worcester. The
following program was rendered. Sc
lection, by the Venus Guitar and Man
dolin Club; piano solo, Archie Gum
recitation, Jessie Brogden; duet, Effie
and Howard Grant; recitation, Miss Ida
Elliott; solo, R. Higgins; cornet solo,
Archie Gum; solo, William Slocum
After the exercises a turkey supper
was served. The comGnittee consisted
of Henry Washington. Miss Carrie Nor
rison, George Quow, Mrs. H Washing
ton.