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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

At Sumter, on the oath, Q mass q
ing of the citizens Yashsld i9 9tha
house to give some
feelings in regard
crime committed at
place on record tn
community in respef
outrage. e.
The meeting was @
and was suggested BY
Manning. His ,sugg
such ready and hear
although not more tha
notice was given that th
be held, the gathering
representative, there
prominent cltizens fro
emit townships Of Sumte
The meeting was cal
Mr.. Richard I. Mannina
mated Judge T. B. Fraser
Mr.. L. r. Jennings, OF
elected secretary. Judge
in few brief and pointed
object of the meeting and
marks from those present
Mr.. Manning was the 81
He spoke briefly in cond
the horrible crime commit
City that has disgraced nj
section, but has brought rel
the entire State of South q
all her citizens. He said itw
of all right-thinking and Il
men to place upon this Grim
of their condemnation and
censure, and offered the
resolutions as the sentiment
county:
Whereas. we, citizens Of thl
of Sumter In mass meeting as
have learned Of the murders
committed st Lake City in Til
of williamsburg; and while ",
disapprove OF Abe appointment
groes to such positions as are c,
to promote antsgonism betw
races, yet we are Nshocked bey
preston at the intolerance 81
ardice of the crime, and wish
claim in no uncertain words
and unequivecal condemnation
and similar crimes and declare
lief that the right-thinking 81
respectiny people Of Sumter c0ui
Of South Caroline agree witht
these views. Therefore, be it
first, That we hereb3
on record our severe eensure
crime and Of the spirit OF intoleE6n4
those participating in
Resolved, secop2, THAT we cali
the citizens of 0ae several countie
this State to meet at their respec
court houses and declare their cond
nation and censure of the act. IS
That we commend the chief execu
of this State for the prompt naeass
he has taken to apprehend the gu
parties. and that We respectfully
most strongly urge that no means
spared to bring them to justice.
Col. r. u. Lee mede aforcible spe
in seconding the resoin lions and
phasized the great necessity that ex
for the intelligent, lsw-abiding citiz
of this State, and of the entire coun
to ilse their utmost influence and ei
est endeavors to put down the spiri
lawlessness that appears to be on
increase in the land.
In commenting on the unexaml
horror of the Lake City massacre,
Lee spoke OF how the spirit Of viole
had spread until the lawless elem
now lynch men for all crimes and
NO crime at all, as in the Lake
case, where prejudice alone was
motive that actuated those who ki
in cold blood man and his baby
shot and wounded painfully his !
and children. =
Hon. Altamont Moses also spok
favor of the resolutions and in the .
domination Of the Lake City murder
and of the lawlessness and viole
that prevails. r
Gen. E. w. Noise seconded thor,
lutions in Q short speech, in which
reviewed the growth of crime in 1
State and the entire country.
The resolutions were tAen adoptek
a rising vote, every man preSapt
ing in favor Of them. The State.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
] THE COUNTY RECORD.
Published Every Thursday
sNNGsTREE, SOUTH CAROLINA,
~ B Y
q LOUIS j. BRISTOw,
Editor and Proprietor.

OF all men in the world, drug clerks
and railroad engineers should not be
30 overworked as to imperil their pres
ence of mind, observes the New York
Tribune.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
Victim of a Cuban Bomb.

Jose Poo, the lawyer who was wounded
by the explosion Of bomb the other day
in the Irijoa Theatre, Havana, is dead.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
Alfonso XII! Abeea novel to bpoy
farther in the hor to make room for the
Vizcaya, whicy Rpected there.
let oils For Havana.

Montgomef pills For Havana.
TAMPA, Fla. eciaD D.-The cruiser
Montgomery, Con nder Converse, left
Port Tampa with to Kpr proSssd %sst ito to
the purpose Of receiving further instruc-
tions. While here the cruiser took on 500
tons Of coal, which Is supposed to last for
two months under ordinary circumstances.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

Rewards For n Postmaster's Murderers.
Postmaster General Gary and the Gov
ernor Of South Carolina offered rewards for
tho arrest and conviction Of the murderers
Of Baker, the co!orsd Postmaster at Lake
City, s. G.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03

Monitor Terror or Old Point.
NonYoLK, Va. (SpeciaD.-TLe monitor
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1898-03-03
LEADING MEM
An Impromptu Mass
Sumter Earnestly Con-
LAwLEssNEss At LAKE,
Citizens Of Every County Calle
to Express Abhorrence OF
Crime-The Governor Commel

At Sumter, on the oath, q mass d
ing of the citizens was held i9the
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-01

shore. AS the day advanced further,
our ships moved up the bay, but did
not return the fire. The Spanish fleet
Of eleven ships was anchored a little
off Cavite, but none of them had steam
up.
AS our ships came towards the Span
ish fleet the 5-inch rapid fire guns of
the Olympia were started. The Bal
timOre, Raleigh, Concord, Petrol and
Boston came in the order named 1t
was a quiet morning and no air was
stirring and the ships were quickly en-
velOped in a dense bank of smoke.
Our ships went past the forts and
ships three times before the Reina
Christiana got steam up and then she
came out to attack the Olympia, but
she never got near enough, as a con-
stant rain of shots went into her. As
she turned to go back an 8-inch shell
from the Olympia, weighing 250
pounds struck her stern and passing
clear through her fore and aft, killed
so men.
A little later we saw black vessel
stealing out towards the Hugh McCul-
loch but every ship turned their fire
on it and she sunk under the forts.
The ships had now completed their
fifth time past the forts and fleet and
came out to give the men a breathing
spell and breakfast, as the fight was
to be resumed shortly.
At II O'Clock, the Baltimore went in
under a full head of steam and led the
fight against the fort. This fort was
made of sand piled 10 or 20 feet high.
The Olympia followed 20 minutes
later. The Spanish would not take
down their flag and at last the Petrol
steamed within 1900 yards and soon
brought the flag down.
The only injuries on the American
side were four or five men slightly
scratched by flying splinters and one
man let a shell drop on his leg and
broke it. The Olympia was hit 13
times.
The Spaniards lost 400 killed and had
300 wounded. Dewey has Manila Bay
and would take the town if he had
men to garrison it.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-01
Much Business the Record Of
House and Senate.
CABLE AND OPIUM ACTS
Discussions on Important Meas
ures-House' Rejects Counsel
of Ministry.
SENATE.
Ninetieth Day, MAY 81.

A message was read by Minister
Cooper from President Dole extending
the session of the Legislature not ex-
ceeding 80 days.
Notice was also given of the ap-
pointment of members of the Council
of State by the President.
Communications were received from
the House relative to bills.
On the third reading of the opium
| bill there was considerable discussion
and several amendments. One of these
amendments proposed by Senator Ly-
man and unanimously carried was to
to enroll upon the list the name of
any minor or any person not already
accustomed to use or to smoke opium.
Attorney General Smith argued for
discretionary power to be given the
Opium Board. The wording of the
act had been construed by many well
thinking men to mean that it was
compulsory on the Board to issue Ii
censes. This feeling would be dispell-
ed by discretionary power being placed
in the Board.
Minister Damon spoke in opposition
to the opium bill. He said that act
ing on his conscience he could not
permit the bill to go upon the statute
books without entering his protest. He
said that an endeavor was being made
to establish a Republic, the Govern
ment was beset by influences that
threatened to prevent it from remain
ing an Independent Republic. He
pointed to the philanthropical work
being conducted in the country, to it's
industrial and educational progress. In
face of this noble work the Govern
ment proposed to Iegalize a traffic than
which no evil was greater.
Acknowledgement Smith and Sena-
tor Brown replied to the Minister.
Provision was made that the law
should not apply to physicians and drug
gists who shall lawfully import and
prescribe opium as now provided for
and regulated by law. The Attorney
Generals motion to change the rate |
of duty to be charged for opium from |
three dollars a pound to two dollars a
pound was lost.
The Attorney-G General objected to
the provision in the bill permitting |
the Board to furnish opium to the
captain and surgeon of any vessel |
bound for a foreign port for use on |
such vessel. He said there was seri- !
GUS objection to allowing the impress
sion to get abroad that this Govern
ment proposed to establish an empori-
um for opium. On his motion the
clause was stricken out.
A section was added providing that
all smuggled opium seized shall be
forfeited to the Board of Health and
all opium now in the possession of
the Board or hereafter coming into
possession shall be used for the pur-
poses of the bill.
A section was added and referred
to the special opium committee for
$4,000 appropriation TO put the pro-
visions in operation.
Notice was given that the act to
promote the construction of railways
had been presented to the President
for signature.
At 11:55 o'clock the Senate ad-
jOurned.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-01
DEAL IN MUTUAL.
Heavy and Important Transaction
in Telephone Stock.

III ISlSpIlOnS OtOShS
All the stock dealers and spectators
and a good many people interested in
Two local corporations were comment
ing yesterday on one of the most i'm
portant and significant stock transact
tions of the year. VIM. G. Irwin, who
has for many years been an influential
factor in the local telephone business,
no longer holds any interest in the
Mutual Company. He has disposed
of all of his stock of 5000 shares in one
lump The purchaser is Jas. Camp
bell, who was already heavily inter
ested in the concern. Mr.. Campbell
is now the chief individual owner of
shares. The sale was made through
Harry Armitage. The par value of all
the shares sold was $50, 900, but it is
known that the stock went at quite a
premium One report is that the fig
ure was $12 a share. The prospects
of the company are said to be better
than at any time in it's history. Mr..
Irwin at one time took the Hveliest
interest in the Mutual, but has evident
ly concluded to devote his attention,
so far as local corporations are con-
cerned outside VIM. G.. Irwin & Co.
and the bank. to the Hawaiian Electric
COMPANY
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-01
OREGONIANS.
Arranging to Receive Soldiers
From the Wet Regions.

Arranging to Receive Soldiers
From the Wet Regions.
A meeting of the Oregonians was
held in the office of E. R. Adams yes
terday, the purpose being to arrange
plans for the entertainment of the
boys from their state when they ar
rive on the transports. There were
present at the meeting the following:
Ed. Dekum R. c. Gear, Alex. st. NJ.
Macintosh, P. R. Helm, E. Cook, Geo.
R. Carter, z. r. Adams, E. POppleton
and A w Pearson. A webfoot COM
mittee on arrangements consisting of
E r. Adams. A. W. Pearson and Ed.
Dekum, was appointed.
1t was decided to make the request,
though the columns of the papers that
all Oregonians who were not present
at the meeting, send their names to
E. r. Adams, telephone 184, so that a
complete list may be made.
The Oregonians are bent on giving
the soldier boys from their state a
fine time and in order to make them
feel perfectly at home they have
bought up all the umbrellas, mackin-
toshes and rubber boots in town and
are now arranging for frequent show
ers during the stay of the soldiers here.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-01
SPECIAL BUSINESS ITEMS.
ART AND SCIENCE.

At the Worlds Columbian Exposi-
ton art and science was thoroughly
exemplified. The greatest achieve
ments of modern times were on exhi-
bition. Among the many beautiful
displays none attracted more atten-
tion than that made by the Singer
Sewing Machine Company. 1t won the
enthusiastic praises of all. B. Berger
sen, Agent, Bethel street.
The City Carriage Company possess
only first-class hacks and employ only
careful, steady drivers.
Carriages at all hours.
Telephone 113.
JOHN S. ANDRADE.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-01
HOUSE.
jOIIrned.

Speaker KaulukOu again took his
seat in the chair after an absence of
q week.
Rep. Atkinson reported as follows
for the Committee on Foreign Affairs
to whom was referred Senate bill q,
cable act:
Your committee has given very
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-06-01

Two Charleston bluejackets made a
swim for shore liberty last night. One
went back to the ship and the other
was found by the police and placed in
jail.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

It would be a gooi thing for all bows.
and girls, too, to get some idea-in real
hgures-of what their parents do for
them. f. b. Fisk gives lecture on the
cost OF boy. He computes that at the
age of fifteen a good boy receiving the
advantages of city life will cost, counting
compound interest on the sum invested,
not less than 5000. At twenty-one he
will not cost any more unless be goes to
college, when he will cost nearly twice as
much. A bad boy costs about 800 at
twenty-one provided he does not go to
college. If he does 60, he costs as much
more.
Mr.. Fisk thinks that girls are nearly as
expensive as boys. The computation.
however, compromises only the pecuni-
airy cost Of raising a boy. The value of
q mothers tears and the fathers gray
hairs are beyond the reach of figures to
express. The money side is far the lesser
of the two.
And when man has put ten or twerty
thousand dollars into boy what has he
a right to expect OF him? Ii it fair for
the boy to work himself to death, to run,
jump. play ball, or do anything in such a
way as would disable him or break him
down? Is it fair for him to despise his
father and neglect hia mother with drink,
defile himself with tobacco. or stain him.
self with sin? Some OF MS have put about
all our property into boys and girls; and
1t we lose them, We shall be poor indeed;
while if they do we'll, we shall be repaid
hundredfold. Boys. what do you think
about the matter?-Ex.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
Notice to Teachers.

CoLFAx. La. Feb. 10. 1893.
Beginning March 2, 1893, there will be
a Teachers Institute of one week, con-
Quoted in Colfax for the benefit OF the
teachers Of Grant parish. According to
law all public schools will be closed dur
ing the week, and teachers of same re-
quired to attend. This is a systematic
effort on the part OF the educators of the
State to improve our schools, and all
teachers should join heartily in this
work. In order that teachers and con-
ductor may be prepared along the same
line, the following topics and questions
are set for all to review on Monday:
QUESTIONS:
What does my school need most? How
can l get it?
What branch do teach best? Why?
OF what practical value is the imagin-
alive faculty?
How may it be trained?
TOPICS.
In Grammer-Aualysis.
In Arithmetic-Ratio.
In acknowledgements.
In History Discoveries and Settle
nnents. j. A. WILLIAMS,
Superintendent.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
SUCCESSION SALE.
Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish
of Grant, State of Louisiana.

Fourth Judicial District Court, Parish
of Grant, State of Louisiana.
Succession OF Henry O'Neal, deceased
By virtue OF commission issued out
of and from the Fourth Judicial District
Court, and to me directed, in the above
entitled succession, / will offer for sale at
public outcry. at the front door of the
Court House, in the town of Colfax,
Grant parish, La, between the hours
prescribed by law, on
SATURDAY, March 26, 1898,
the following described property, known
as the property OF the deceased, to-wit:
Northeast quarter and north half of
southeast quarter, section seven; south
half OF southeast quarter, section eight;
northeast quarter Of northeast quarter,
section seventeen; southwest quarter Of
southwest quarter, section nine; north
west quarter of southwest quarter, Sec
ton twenty, township nine north, range
one east. Lots two aud three of section
thirty-three, township eight north, range
one east; northeast quarter of northeast
section twenty-seven. township eight
north, range one west, situated in Grant
parish, La, and containing eight hun
dred and seventy-four and 92-l00 acres
more or less: West half of section eight,
township nine, north range one east, con-
tanning three hundred and twenty acres
more or less, all in Grant parish, La.
PERSONAL PROPERTY:
One breech- loading shot gun.
One watch; one lot of old clothes.
One hat (new); one account against
Term of Sale Cash for not less than
two-thirds Of the appraisement ON file.
THOS. HI. WEST,
Feb. IL, 1898. Administrator.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
The Red River valley.

In company with Mr.. J. P. Hadnot last
week We had the pleasure of making .
trip TO Red River parish on the Valley
Queen, OF which those excellent steam
boatmen g. w. Rea, captain. and H. G.
Boazman, clerk. are the officers IN charge.
We left Colfax about II o'clock on the
morning Of Tuesday. 18th instant and
arrived st Coushatta a. IN. the next day.
At CONSTANTS we went ashore, leaving
Mr.. Hadnot on board, who went up the
river some Is or Is miles to Capt. B. w.
Marston's Star Point place. Hiring a
horse we rode first up the west bank of
Red river i've miles. then back to Cou-
shatta and down the river about fourteen
miles to point below Lake End, where
We were kindly entertained for the night
by the Meningitis, a hospitable family
OF the fine old-fashioned Creole type.
The next morning we crossed Red river
and made our way to Coushatta along
the east bank. After dinner we then
rode overland to Capt. Marston's place,
q distance of about fourteen miles. Capt.
Marston is noted for his extensive farm
ing operations, as we'll as his lively inter
est in political matters, and, being man
OF travel and information his ideas are
abreast of the times in matters of pro-
gress and public benefits. He is an ex-
cellent host, aud those who have the good
fortune to share his hospitality find his
family most agreeable and entertaining.
The captain is an advocate Of woman's
suffrage, and most earnestly contends for
short terms of Office = elections every
year--and gives many good reasons for
his proposition.
Friday morning we rode back to Cou-
shatta. and there caught the Valley |
Queen on her down trip, and going
aboard we found ourselves IN a crowd of |
Mardi Gras pleasure seekers. The Pine |
vile string band was aboard, and dane |
ing and music was the order of the day |
and night, and serenades at every land. |
ing. Colfax was reached about 5 o'clock
morning.
Between Coushatta and Star point we
rode over mile or two of the cleared
right OF way Of the railroad being built
from Shreveport to st. Maurice via Cou-
shatta. Several miles Of this road is now
completed this side of Shreveport, with
locomotive and cars on it The road is
expected to be completed to Coushatta
his summer. and to st. Maurice in the
all.
At all points in the valley We noticed
hat farming operations were we'll under
way. ard great many were planting
,orn.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Chief Engineer M. p jackson, Of the
Alexandria, junction City. and Shreve-
port Railroad, was in Collar Wednesday.
on his way over the line Of that road.
This road, he informs ~. will run from
junction City. via Ruston. WINFIELD.
Oolfax and Boyce. 10 Port Arthur. Texas.
Inc parishes Of Claiborne. Jachson and
VIM have all voted Eve mill tar in aid
OF the road, which already has short
portion OF its line built and in operation.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

An odd and fatal accident occurred
last Wednesday night, about II O'Clock,
to Jerry Brown. one Of our well known
and respected colored citizens. He was
attempting to drench slck mule. when
the mule suddenly dropped dead, and,
falling on Browns leg. broke it between
the foot and knee. Brown suffered a
great deal Of pain from the fracture, and
yesterday died from hie injuries.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Capt. G. H. Teal pulled down the fence
last week around thirty acres Of land adj
joining Colfax, and holds the same for
sale in town lots. We learn from Mr.. j.
b. McNeely that be viii also remove the
fencing from around an adjoining twenty
acres in two or three days. These fifty
acres arc near the Catholic church, and
are a. pretty location ~ any one could
desire for building purposes.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Especially valuable 10 women i Brown
Iron Bitteu- Backache vanishes, headache
Disappears, strength takes the place Of weak
nc.s and the glow Of health comes TO The
peilid cheek when this wonderful remedy =
taken. For sickly children or overworked
men II has no equal. No home should b
without Browns Iron Bittesa For ale 81
all dealers
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Miss Francis e. Willard, the noted
temperance advocate, and one Of the
most gifted and lovable women in the
world, died on Wednesday, Feb. 10Th.
She was at the head Of the Temperance
cause in Europe and America.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Mr.. ]. E. Roach. of Mansfield, was in
Colfax Thursday making arrangements
for his sister, Mrs Carl, who is expected
here shortly to teach class in music.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
Tax Notice.

OO1FAxs La, + 60. - 1850.
10 me Taxpayers Of Grant Parish, La. !:
You Will hereby take notice that, pre-
vious personal notice having been qiven
to persons delinquent for taxes dne On
moveaoie property for the year 1897, and
ior Previous years !! will proceed from
the date OF this notice TO seize and sell
tho moveable property of such delin-
quent tax debtors. in order to collect said
taxes, according to Law.
n. e. 6WAFFORD.
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Mr.. EDrroR:-Please tell your readers
that the Quaker Valley Manufacturing
Co, $40 and 321 South Canal Street,
Chicago. cell furniture direct from the
factory at 20 to 30 PEI cent. lower than
retail prices and viii send anyonea copy
Of their catalogue free.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

Hunter McNeely, who has been attend
ing the State University at Baton Rouge
came home last Saturday on an unlimit
ed surlouQb.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

The Invitations are out for the wed.
ding of Mr.. Milton Smith and Miss jean
nette Phillips, the beautiful daughter Of
Mr.. B. b. Phillips. at the Summerfield
Tabernacle next Wednesday at D. m.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26

The jury to serve at the March term of
court was drawn last Saturday. It
will meet on the third Monday. We will
publish the names of the jurors next
week.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1898-02-26
A Model Home.

House and lot in Acmeville for
sale. Nice house, garden, orchard
and flower yard Ready for occu-
pancy. Apply at
The CHRONICLE OFFICE.