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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-21

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Mrs Gertrude Gregory of
LandSford is visiting Mrs w r
Gregory At this place.
The Sims school opens next
Monday with Miss Nettie Price
as teacher.
Fresh Fish and Oysters at my
market every Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday. S T Blackmon.
Mr. VIM kirkland of the West
vile neighborhood died Thursday
night.
+ d BIakoney, Esq, of Kerr
shaw, was up attending court this
week.
Mrs r Young is visiting her
daughter, Mrs w ii Schrock, at
Camden.
Mr. and Mrs j G Poag of Rock
Hill; are visiting their son, Mir
j l. Poag, at tins place.
Every teacher in the county
should be here Saturday, Oct 2Sth
and join the county Teachers AS
sociation.
Mr. b Nj Welsh of Longsville
left Tuesday for Macon, Ga, to
attend the Georgia- y lanama busi
ness college,
Clocks, watches, china ware,
silver ware, guns, school books,
etc. Read b & Uough 4 Co.'S
ad. for prices on these things that
will please you.
Mr. Calvin Massey has made
i,000 bushels of corn on four
horse farm this year and has ii
shucked and housed. This, of
course, is in addition 10 his ether
crops.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. JAS \
Cauthen of Dry Creek, Monday,
Oct lG, 1S99-a daughter. This
is jim 5 first girl baby and AS ex
pcctcd he steps high, but just no.
tice how high and spry "grand
pa Cauthen' steps wont you.
Robt. Furr, Thany and Wash
Clinton, convicted at this term of
court of highway robbery and
sentenced, Furr to 10 years and
the Clintons to s years each,
were taken to the State rcnitCn,
tiary yesterday.
Mr. James G. McManus, until
recently Of this county, died yes
terday at Chester. His remains
were Brought here last night and
will be inferred at the Blackmon
graveyard near TaXahaw today.
He was % years of age and leaves
young wife surviving him.
Stenographer Harry McCaw
hired horse and buggy about
10 o'clock Sunday from Mr. w
w Brice to 90 to Richburg. For
some reason he took it on to Ian.
caster. The driver returned with
the horse about midnight ard it
died, from oveldriving as is
claimed. Chester Lantern.
Notice to debtors Of W. Ganson
Notes, accounts and other in
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-21

Stenographer Harry NcCaw
hired a horse and buggy about
10 o'clock Sunday from Mr. w
w Brice to 60 to Richburg. For
some reason he took it on to Ian.
caster. The driver returned with
the horse about midnight ard it
died, from oveldriving as is
claimed. Chester Lantern.
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Mr. James G McManus, until
recently Of this county, died yes
terday at Chester. His remains
were Brought here last night and
will be inferred at the BlackmOn
graveyard near TaXahaw today.
He was % years of age and leaves
young wife surviving him.
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Robt. Furr, Thony and Wash
Clinton, convicted at this term of
court of highway robbery and
sentenced, Furr to 10 years and
the CIintons to s years each,
were taken to the State rcnitcn,
tiary yesterday.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-21

Clocks, watches, china ware,
silver ware, guns, school books,
etc. Read b & Uough 4 Co.'S
ad. for prices on these things that
will please you.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-21
l. oCal Matters,

Cotton averaged about Il cents
on this market yesterday.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-10-21

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. JAS \
Cauthen of Dry Creek, Monday,
Oct lG, 1S99-a daughter. This
is Jim's first girl baby and as ex
pcctcd he steps high, but just no.
tice how high and spry "grand
pa Cauthen' steps wont you.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-20
HTr M .gs, gg"1HfsssEms
THE EASTERN ASYLUM.
Abstract of the Report of the SUPER
tntendent.

WILLIAMSBURG. VA. October 10
Especial 1.-The annual report Of DR.. il. s.
Foster, superintendent of the Eastern
State Hospital, for the year ending Sep
TENDER 30, 1899, was read at the meeting
OF the Board OF Directors held at the IN
stitution yesterday. From 1t the following
IS taken:
There were present at the beginning
Of the year 263 males and 23I females, a
total of 5Zj; admitted during the year, 10
males and 90 females, total l3i-makng
the number treated during the year, 34S
males and 3l6 females, total Of 65y-the
largest number in the history OF the In
stitution.
Discharged during the year, % males
and IL fema'eg-total, 81; died, 70 males
and 80 females.
In the hospital on the Goth day of Sep
tember 1899 there were 20 males and ZbS
females-total. 564. There were 10 appli-
cations for admission 10 this Institution
during tine year. One hundred and thirty
four were admitted, and 36 rejected, for
want of room. There are Is applications
on file for admission, with no hope OF pro-
viding for their reception in the near
future.
The report favors a change in the law
regulating the commitment Of the insane
20 one making the examination more
searching and complete, ana requiring
the sworn testimony OF two physicians
Zone Of whom should be the family ply
sician) in the presence OF the Judge or
the court. with the Commemorative At
torney TO look after the interest OF the
hospital Such a change, in the opinion
of the superintendent would result In re-
lieving. 10 u great extent, the crowded
condition Of the hospitals, as il IS too
easy a matter, under the present forms
of law. TO commit a person TO an insane
ASYLUM. and greater safeguards should
be thrown around the individuals liberty,
as well as the States interest
From postals addressed TO the Sherin
of each county and sergeants OF the
cities i'm the State with ninety answers
returned il is learned that there are
twelve white insane confined In the city
fails and thirteen in the care OF friends,
M an expense 60 the State greater than
that of caring for them in one OF the
state HOSPITALS. and with each succeeding
month lessening the chances or mental
improvement
Since DIR. Foster took charge of the In
stifution. the LIST Of February, there nave
heen many improvements, both on the
grounds and in the buildings. ana the
institution shows the results o. ms goou
management In very noticeable degree.
Under the head of recommendations the
Superln; endent says the asylum IS great
IL In neod of a new engine for the cleo
trio plant the present one having peen
IN almost constant use for fifteen years
aud such Is the condition or the engine
that II Is liable 10 break down at any
moment. leaving the entire institution IN
darkness.
With the strictest economy In the ex,
penditure of the appropriation; II has an
been exhausted and with largely IN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-20
from Mrs. NaxyAn
to Mrs. PinAAam.'
[IErrra TO ms. rrxxnAM NO. 6,,ss7l


DEAR FRIEND-Two years ago had
child-bed fever and womb trouble in
its worse form. For eight months after
birth of babe I was not able to sit up.
Doctors treated me, but with no help.
had bearing-down pains, burning in
stomach, kidney and bladder trouble
and my back was so stiff and sore, the
right ovary was badly affected and
everything ate distressed me, and
there was bad discharge.
was confined to my bed when ]
wrote to you for advice and followed
your directions faithfully, taking
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, Liver Pills and using the Wash,
and am now able TO do the most of my
homework. ! believe l should have
died If it had not been for your Com
pound. hope this letter may be tho
result of beneftting some other suffer
ing woman. recommend your Com
pound to every one."-MRs. MARY
VAUGHN, TBrMBLE, PULASKI Co., KY.
Many Of these sick women whose
letters we print were utterly dis
couraged and life was burden to
them when they wrote TO Lynn, Mass,
to Mrs. Pinkham, and without charge
of any kind received advice that made
them strong, useful women again.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-20
A FIGHTING NEGRO GIANT.
4 Wild Man from Jackson Ward
Causes Much Excitement.

Brook avenue boiled over with excite
ment last night. There was good cause.
negro man weighing about 225 pounds.
and apparently crazy. was hoeing his
own row deep and wide. People came
out Of their houses to look at him, but
when he came up snortlng like war
horse and fighting at every step, they
melted away like wax before the all
powerful sun.
II all happened in few minutes. and
in this way; Policeman Wyatt, of the
Second District, and his little child were
returning home from down town. When
the officer. who was in citizens clothes,
reached Brook avenue and Marshall street
no found the streets filed with a surging
mass OF excited people Alex. Davis, a
young giant OF negro. was throwing
bricks and sticks and fighting like a man
possessed of several scores of devils.
Wyatt put his child at a place of safety,
and telling the people to stand back.
waited his chance. Davis came by him.
The officer suddenly put his foot before
the burly fellow, and with marvellous
quickness threw him to the ground. Then
he got on him. Two citizens, named Tur-
ner and Neiss. also piled on. They would
have been as nothing to the craZed man.
Policeman Harris and other officers came
UP. Then the fight began in real earnest.
The nippers, strong. steel bands, so ar
ranged that the more you pail the more
they hurt. were gotten on the negro. 1t
was childs play. He snapped them as
readily as if they were paper twine.
The patrol wagon was called. When II
arrived the officers had work to get him
in It. Finally they did get him in the
van. The negro continued TO fight Wei
ously all the way to the station-house
and after being gotten there. He got
two Of officer WAITS fingers in his
mouth and chewed them up badly He
was finally gotten I'm a cell DR.. Brock
cauterized the officers fingers.
Davis was at work yesterday as usual.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-20
MRS. MARY BROOKS DEAD.
EstimabIe Lady Passes Away mt n
Vipe Old AGe-Other Deaths.

Mrs. Mary Brooks, widow OF Alexander
Brooks, of this city died of paralysis at
her residence, S04 west Grace street, yes
terday morning at 4:30 o'clock, after an
Illness OF a few hours.
Deceased was in the 91st year OF her
age. and was the eldest child OF Mr..
Allan McRae, who represented the coun-
w OF Chesterfield, and died suddenly in
the legislative hall, after casting ms vote
for his bosom friend, John Tyler; also
the granddaughter of the Rev. Christie
pher McRae, who preached for years AT
the Old rar-Wallet church, OF Cumber-
land county She Is survived by only
one brother John II. sAlcRae, of Cumber-
land county. and the following children;
Mrs. Pocahontas Turpin, Mrs; Sarah
Brooks, Mr.. William Brooks, of this city,
and Mrs. DR.. Daily. OF Amelia county
She leaves nineteen grandchildren, among
whom is Mrs. ID. X. Walthall, OF Chest
nut Hill. and eight great-grandchildren.
At an early age deceased connected her
self with the Presbyterian church, then
called the Seamen's church, in Rockets.
In this small church she labored dill
gently. Having changed her residence;
she connected herse1 WIN the Cnlteo
Presbyterian church, now the Grace
Street Presbyterian church, and at the
time OF her death was the eldest member
Of that communion. Amid long ana
sunshine and shadows. one great ami
mating principle could be ever clearly
seen in her: it was that OF supreme de-
yotion to Christ One could not be with
her. even for a few moments, without
feeling the hallowing influence OF her
spotless life. Faiths clear discerning eye,
for her at least, had pierced through the
veil of the temporal. and revelled in the
glory that belongs to the children or God.
Quiet. humble. modest, faithful, loving,
true she lived the life Of the righteous.
and her last end was like His. "and many
shall rise up to call her blessed"
OTHER DEATHS AND FUNERALS.
Mr.. ] Albert Spelghts died Wednesday
afternoon at s o'clock at his home, No.
27O5 east Clay street. He had been Ill for
a long time. Deceased, who was 10 years
ola is survived by his wife and five chill
dren. The funeral will take Place from
The residence this afternoon at 1 o'clock.
The commitment services of Miss Flo
renee Waller took place YESTERDAY az l
o'ciocl1 in Hollywood Cemetery. Miss Wal
Ter was a sister of Mrs. l.. NJ. Page, OF
This CITY Her health had not been, good
for some time previous TO her death,
which occurred about six weeks ago at
Casanobia. ~ Y. Since her death her body
had rested in the receiving vault In Hol-
iywOOd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-20
CHRISTIAN JUBILEE ENDS.
Farewell Receptions and sight-see-
ing To-Day-CIosing Meetings.

CINCINNATI. o.. october 19.-The busl-
ness sessions OF the Jubilee Missionary
Convention OF the Christian Church were
concluded to-day. and Tomorrow VIII be
devoted TO farewell receptions and sight
seeing or the 1900 visitors, fully 5,0OJ
remain for the closing events.
The singing az Music Hall to-day was
conducted by W. II. Hanna. Miss With
ers led the opening service, and the visit
ing missionaries were introduced. In an
address on Expansion; Greater America
for Christ" Homer 4. Wilson strongly adj
vocated the holding OF all the new pos
sessions. Following the report on minis
terial relief, /. J. Spencer Delivered an
address on that subject. characterizfng II
as the supreme question. and II. Nj.
bowling spoke on Boys and Girls Rally
Day for America
At the five meetings In different halls
I'm the afternoon. w. Il. Richardson, Carey
ID Morgan. -. .. Smart. X. NJ, Giddens,
and b. y. Tyler were the presiding OH
GERS, respectively. Of the sections on
Education. Christian Endesvor, Pastors
conference. sunday Schools. and Orphans
Homes, and kindred beneyolences.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-20
PRESIDENT At HOME AGAIN.
He Travelled 5000 Miles In His
Speech-NaISing Tour.

WASHINGTON. October 19.-Presdent
Mckinley and his party reached Wash
inSton at 1925 +. NJ, nearly an hour be-
hind schedule time, owing to a delay on
the grade I'm the Baltimore tunnel. The
party consisted of President and Mrs.
Mckinley. Secretary Long. Secretary and
Mrs. Hitchcock. Attorney-General Griggs
Assistant Secretary Corteiyou, and Mr..
Finney, private secretary to the Secre-
tary Of the Navy; members Of the press,
and the White House attendants. All but
the three Cabinet officers mentioned had
left the party at various points ON the
road.
The train was met at the station by
Secretary Root, Adjutant-General Corbin.
District-Marshal Palmer, and John Ad-
olson Porter, private secretary TO the
President.
Some anxiety was caused at first by the
announcement thar the train was delay
ed three quarters of an hour near Balti-
more, but IL was afterwards learned that
the only trouble lay in the combination
Of sharp curve, heavy grade, and wet
rails in the tunnel, which necessitated
backing out to get another engine.
Mrs Mckinley was looking stronger
than on her return from her last trip
West. and IT was agreed by the members
of the party that she had improved In
health on the Journey.
OVER EIGHTEEN RAILWAYS.
Leaving Washington October attn, the
train travelled distance OF O,VvS miles,
and passed over the tracks Of eighteen
railway systems. Arrangements for the
trip were made by the PENNSYLVANIA Rail-
road Company, which furnished the en-
tire equipment. The itinerary having been
arranged by the White House officials,
Mr. George w Boyd. assistant general
passenger agent of the Pennsylvania sys-
TEN, put himself In communication with
general passenger agents OF the various
railroads over which II was the wish Of
the party to pass. and a schedule was
quickly made up. Mr.. ID. y. Bell. tourist
agent Of the PENNSYLVANIA system. was
placed in charge of the train. with q
corps of men from his own road.
In order that the immense amount Of
telegraphic correspondence originating
on the train might be expeditously ham
died, the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany sent with the party, as its represen-
tative Mr.. w. III. Young, night manager
of its office at Washington. He had d.
rectly in charge all Of the official tele-
graphic correspondence of the President
and the members Of the Cabinet besides
the dispatches Of the representatives Of
the press.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-20
REGIMENT STALLED by DRINK.
Forty-sixth Volunteers Hoin "'s"
CarnivaI-Many Court-Martiais'

CINCINNATI, o., October ls.-fhe For
tv-sixth Regiment of Volunteers, en- route
from Massachusetts for Manila, was de-
layed here by enforced drumhead court
martiais on account of an epidemic of
drunkenness. The first section arrived
Yesterday over the Chesapeake and ONO
road. and held high carnival. They had
whiskey secreted on the train. Colonel
Heeler Immediately called a drumhead
court-martial. which sen. thirty OF the
worst offenders to the Columbus lar
racks. tn ,...,.,sx
AS the other sections arrived during
the day II was found that there was
plenty Of whiskey aboard OF them also;
and the supply was greatly Increased
here, so that the -four, sections were al, al.
side-tracked west Of this city, at valley
Innction for more trials by drumhead
court-martial, and additional in ea'nmbns
barracks from the guard-house awaiting
further action. IT.. -, ,h,
everything has been In readiness by the
PIG -Four railroad since yesterday noon
to carry the regiment 10 ST. LOUIS Dut
The trains are this afternoon stlil held at
Valley Junction.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-20
e4s Jlaal;j0;ES3l6N sMs JNsez i 3, y;

creased number of inmates to care Tor,
and with an advance in prices OF nearly
nelIed 10 urge the board to ask the Legs
lature TO Increase the annual appropria-
ton TO $4,000 per annum-
The cost per capita for the year just
closed was s12S2j. The object has not
been so much TO economic in inc feeding
but IN give them good, wholesome, and
nutritious food, and good and warm
clothing. .,.
The renort concludes with an apprecia-
tive mention of the deaths OF DR.. James
d. Moncure and Dir. John w. Nash. and
the high regard I'm which they were heid
bv the officers and emp oyees OF the in
stitution. The thanks OF the Superinten-
dent are expressed TO the officers and
employees for their valuable aid In caring
for the insane committed 20 his care
and he cordially and heartily acknow-
lodges the generous interest taken by the
hoard I'm every department Of the hospi-
tai and in making his administration a
success.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-20
DELEGATES AT HOME.
MANCHEsTERrANs RETURN FROM
STATE COUNCIL, J. O. u. A. NJ.
OTHER ITEMS FROM The SOUTH SIDE
The Tournament mt Crow Springs, in
Chesterfield, Much Enjoyed-Mr.
funston Wins Handsome saddle
FersPnnI and Other Items.

The Manchester delegates 70 tho STATE
council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ. returned from
Cape Charles City yesterday morning
iney report having had very enjoyable.
put principally very busy, time.
There were about LIZ delegates from
ever quarter OF the State present. They
were called to order Tuesday morning.
ana soon got down to work. They held
three or four sessions day. Little time
was given for anything that was not bnsi-
ness A proposed Oyster-roast was not
had. and no banquet, with which such
conventions often close. was had. The
Manchester contingent say the speeches
were very good, indeed. Councilman II.
II. Patram Is said TO have made quite an
excellent address.
Tho convention closed about 4 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon. The delegates from
this side Of the bay caught the o'clock
boat, and at O'Clock were at Old Point
They passed the night at Newport News,
and came up on the Chesapeake and Ohio
yesterday.
Tho next council meeting will be held
al Roanoke.
TOURNAMENT AT CROW SPRINGS
The practice tournament at crow
Springs, in Chesterfield, Wednesday, was
very enjoyable affair. The young riders
In the contest on that day are getting
ready for the tournament on the LIST OF
November. The attendance of country
people was quite large.
OF the eight knights who entered the
list. all rode well. Cole and Dunstan
tied a. ho firct In he trf1 ERR
won. The prize awarded was a saddle
valued at $50.
The high-jumping contest was an inter
esting feature. Dr. Merchants horse
Glory, ridden by Mr.. Dunstoa, won the
jump.
At night a ball was given, which was
largely attended.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Swansboro' Social Club will meet to
night All members are requested to bs
present.
Mr.. NJ A. Cogbill. Clerk Of Chesterfield
County Court, was in the city yesterday
Mir. c. j. Price, who has been quit,
sick at his residence, was little better
yesterday.
Mr.. Ellis, clerk for Mr. j. II. Anlstead
corner OF Twelfth and Perry streets, fell
Wednesday and cut his elbow very pain
fully.
Mrs. w a. Bass has returned to hel
home In Swansboro', after a pleasant
visit TO friends and relatives In Powha-
tar county.
Mr.. Joe Anderson. a native OF Chester
field county. and who has not seen his
home for thirty-seven years, Is In town
embracing his old comrades OF the civil
war. Since the war Mr.. Anderson has
made his home in Texas.
The Hastings Court, Judge Ingram pre-
siding, was I'm session yesterday. Chan
Gerry cases were being heard.
Mrs. d. p. Branch. OF Norfolk, Va. Is
the guest Of her sister. Mrs. William Cox
Of Porter street
The condition of Mr.. w. Hay Garrett is
considered critical He f. about as i'll as a
man can be.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-20
Personals and Briefs.

Mr.. Evan Snead is recovering from his
recent Illness.
Mr.. Joseph A. Johnston OF Henrico
county, is recovering from a spell of
fever.
A meeting Of the directors of the Union
Stock-YarGs will be held to-day TO elect
"a manager
Court, is sitting I'm some important adj
miralty cases.
Miss Ethel Redwood, daughter of Cap
tain John II. Redwood. is recovering from
a severe Illness.
Superintendent James u. Redwood, Of
Postal-Station Il. Is IN Charles City county
on his annual hunt.
Colonel James d. Brady. Collector Of
Internal Revenue, is indisposed at his
home i'm Petersburg.
Policeman NJ. ]. Griffin. of the Second
District. had the misfortune 70 lose his
badge No. So, yesterday.
The American National Bank is expect
ed TO open November 1st The building
is being rapidly gotten in order.
Mrs. w. ]. Johnson has gone to the ex
position in Philadelphia, and from there
will go TO New York on visit
The condition of Mr.. H. NJ Smith. ST.,
continues unchanged. No hopes of his
ultimate recovery are entertained.
Mr.. i. l.. Burshaw. well known
Knight Tempar Of Boston, Is in the city
visiting friends and visiting points Of in
terest.
Cadet Robert Munford August, Of the
Virginia Military Institute, who has been
visiting friends I'm stanton since he was
furloughed, has returned TO Richmond.
Services will be conducted at the Vir-
pinia Home for Incurables Sunday after
noon at 4 o'clock by Rev. w. G.. Starr
ID. d.. pastor Of the BrOad-Sueet church
There Will be fine musical programme
DR.. =. NJ. Slaughter, of Church HILL
has left for a trip TO northern cities. He
Will visit the National Export Exposition
al Philadelphia and will spend some time
with friends in New York.
Hon. Il. b. Munford left the city yes
+erdav for the Eastern Shore of Virginia,
where he will deliver the address at the
unveiling OF the Confederate monument
a. Parksley to-day. Mr.. Munford was
recommended by Mr.. Thomas w. Taylor,
former Mayor OF Onancock.