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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
THE LION HAD
A LOVELY TIME
Loose In An Express Car and Feeding
on Chickens.
He ESCAPED FROM HIS CAGE
Aud WAS Boss of the Road tnth He
Reached Washington, There lie
Was IassOed and Returned TO
His Old Quarters.

WASHINGTON. sept 15.-When an ex'
,ross car rolled into the Baltimore and
Ohio station last night from the west
saws the POST OF this morn'eg' II bore on
every door the warning. Lion loose M
side. Don't open"
The manifest showed that this car COM
tanned four lions shipped by the Hagen
beck Company from Omaha to PhAaaei'
phia in cages. one escaped somewhere
beyond Cumberland, and for hours Doc
had a lovely time. He killed ana a'e
scores Of chickens. breaking Into -FOUR
coopsful Of them. and was SD re9.e.e
with good living about 1880 this morning
when Headkeeper J. e.. Blackburn. OF the
100. went down 90 the station ana cdseu
him again that he took his turn ID clofS
captivity calmly.
In the car which the lion had 10 himself
were two small dogs. a fox terrier and d
skye. He dId not modest them, ana tney
all were lying together when Blackburn
opened the door and looked I'm on them.
The dogs parked at tho keeper but the
lion merely glanced at him in surprise
and did nor move From one end of tne
car 20 the other were fragments of chick
ems. feathers and blood. Tho lion had
taken over a dozen OF the dead chickens.
which be could not cat. and uut them In
the express messenger open trunk with
c0mmeud3b,e flores ght for another meal.
SUMMONED KEEPER BLACKBURN.
Superintendent Johnson. of the United
Express company one of whose cars held
the wandering beast. fe'culJnc1 t1 mo
100 when De learned what had happened.
b
the depot with q strong cage and some
helpers. The car was backed into the
station and the cage put on truck Tho
Hon was located through the ear Windows,
and could be seen lying near one of me
doors Blackburn c0oIv opened this wide
enough to admit bis head and one aym
ana defly lass0ed the desert king as ne
lay ON the door. The door of the car was
then thrown wide open and the Bon was
pulled into the cage. Ho was SD fun of
chicken that Dee only grow.ei tecb.y ar
the rough handling Doe received.
OTHER LIONS IN UGLY TEMPER
Tho other lions were simply wild Thoe
had not been fed for hours Tor The uar
who went boo to feed them about -J miles
west 0f Washington caught one eimn.
of The unrased lion and left without CONE
ple.ius his work. Tho loose lion haI
more chicken than he could est. hlt iho
Gagged lions did not have even travelling
rar0ns. and they rJ1red and ragged for a
share OF the plenty before them. Three
lye chickens were found behind trunks.
where they had sought safety
The Crossbars of the cage from which
the Don escaped were OF wood lie had
broken one of them ana torn out the iron
bars. To is possible that some Of the
chickens escaped and came near enough
to the cage t0 excite tine lions desire flr
food Die was "a very large animal. stand
ing over three feet no che shoulders. Ito
was packed back into the oar with tho
others of hIs tribe ana lel Washington
at -5 this morning
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
shamrock : Fast Time.

NEW YORK. sept. l5.-In light breeze
from the west-nOrthwest varying from
six to eight knots an hour, Sir Thomas
Lipton's yacht Shamrock sailed over
course of about twenty-three miles to-
day in three hours and four minutes. or
at an average Of nearly eight Knots an
hour.
The total elapsed time that the Column
bia sailed the same distance ia her last
race with the Defender a. Newport was
onds faster than the challenger. but there
was more wind AT the Newport race dur
ing the windward work, so the comparison
IA hnrdlY q fair one.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
SHOT THE OFFICER.
Mexican Guards Kill Him For Allow
Ing Prisoners TO Escape.

BIsBEE. ARIZONA. Sept. 15-Another
chapter has been added TO the Cowboy
Mexican affair on the border, this cpl.
sode causing the killing Of a Mexican off,
Ger by guards for assisting in the liber-
alton of Franco. the American cowboy
arrested at the time Of the killing Of Clay
ton.
The day after the killing Of the guards
bv American cowboys the Mexican officer
}n command pressed into service all tho
available Mexicans I'm NacO as guards
Among these was Jerraldo Acedo. born
of Mexican parents in Tuscan. Arizona
He protested, but was made to do guard
duty M the Jail in which Franco was CON
fined Acedo being the brother-in-law Of
Franco. early yesterday liberated the pr's-
onor. and the two escaped 70 this place. The
Mexican officer VINO was on guard with
Acedo. and was asleep when the escape
was made. was shot to death by Mexican
guards as he tried 10 escape while being
taken To- court for trial on charge Of
neglect Of duty.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

NEW YORK. sept 15-At the request
OF Thomas ShaIkey another clause to ih"
articles ot agreement covering hts com
ine battle with j. j. JcdrIes. Tor The
heaVy-We cht championship 0t tle world.
VIII he added tomorrow This clause w.h
read:
'Ine winner OF the contest shan receive
a. per cent OF the purse and the loser
- per cent"
The original articles of agreement reads
"Ihe winner to- take all.'
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
Booming the Boycott.

LONDON. Sept. 1.-THE Daily Mail.
which Is still booming a boycott Of the
Paris Exposition. publishes dispatches
from Paris and Nice that describe "in-
suits I'm the streets 70 Americans and
Britlshers. 10 refers 20 these incidents as
indications that the people o. both nations
should avoid going 20 France especially
the Riviera, and declare that me house
agents there are in despair at the pros
poet OF a bad season.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

HALIFAX. N. S.. Sept. l5.-siX men ar.
under arrest at Guysboro charged wlH
urcek.ng vessels and dec3gdng lnsur.
ance companies. Tha schQoners were
wrecked u some mysterious manner
North OF C1po Breton ast.Juno and later
au unsuccessful. attempt was made o
collect the Insurance money upon them
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
Dangerous Derelict

GEORGETOWN, $. c., Sept. 15.-Ar-
rived McClintock The captain reports
that on 18th. or Hatteras bearing south
west by west IN sixteen fataoms water
passed sunken wreck. one mast erect,
apparently solid. another mast swayin2
with motion OF sea and having attached
two booms or gans. Dangerous obstruc-
ton to navigation.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

NEW YORK. Sept 15-At noon to-
morrow $500 carpenters and ioiners in
this city Will lay down their tools with
the understanding THAI they shall not re-
turn 10 work until their EMPLOYERS have
consented 10 grant them an increase Of
from $3.50 10 81 a day. and a half-hO.iday
ON saturday, all the year round The ce-
uands were served some time ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
DELEGAL ACQUITTED.
Georgia Jury Finds a Negro Not Guilty
of the Crime Of Assault.

Georgia jury Tinds NcGrO NOT "hIty
ofthe Crime Of Assault.
GUYTON. GA. Sept. 15.-Henry Delegal
(coloreO was to-day acquitted IN the Eff
nngham Court Of the charge Of criminal
assault upon a white woman in Mcintosh
county This was the affair out OF which
grew the Darien riots. Arguments Of the
attorneys were made at late hour last
night. and the jury remained locked up
until noon to-day. when a verdict Of not
guilty was returned.
The cases of Edward and Malinda Dele
gal. charged with being accessories 10 the
murder of Sheriff Townsend. were begun
this afternoon. These are the last Of the
Darien riot cases.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

ROME sept 15.-Thc Pope. while re-
ceiviug nifty pilgrims from T ols,
France to-day. announced his intention
ID address letter 90 the French nation
urging am immediate paci6caucn for the
sake of humanity. and $50 as not to com
promise the succC of the Paris EXpOsi-
lion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

CHATTANOOGA. TENN. Sept l5-A-
q meeting OF the -four mnuiactnrcfe off
Tennessee. kentucky. Georgia and
sissipui. held ln this city 10 was decide
GO adopt prices az Hour on October &c.
Twenty-elght mlllers attended che
meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Sept. ia
large freight steamer of the Alexandria
line is reported ashore near Key Log with
a cargo OF general merchandise for Key
West. Many wreckers have left Miami
for the scene
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

Pnishurg az Boston,
Chicago 40 Brooklyn,
ST Louis az New York,
Louisville 40 Philadelphia,
Cincinnati AZ Baltimore.
Cleveland at Washington.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
Tho Ouokcrs Lost After n stubborn
Contcst-Captain Clarke tnsui'ed
tho Umpire. and Was Put OF
The Grounds-Othcr Games.
Standing orfhc Clubs.


washington. IA; Cleveland g.
Louisville. 10. philadelphia. p
Cincinnati. e. Baltimore .
Chicago. 3. Brooklyn. 2
New York. 10; ST. Louis, ,.
Boston. .. pittsburg T.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
Hnnced for His Crime.

HAMILTON. GA. September l5.-Iiii-
Hard Brooks. a negro was hanged here
to-day for the murder OF Win Bankston,
cOlOred. one year ago.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
PrnNi.Icnce Kaccs.
MCFARLAND Wins.

NEW s. HE cce'. ii--sid Mcpart.
land. OF ids might before the
broadway Afhle.c Cinb gained "A decision
over Otto Seilofi. OF Chicago after nght-
.ng iHepiy-ple IQpaas, -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
Chicago. =: BrookINn. =.


CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. Sept. 15-
Specialize hesWick Hunt club opened
their fan races at one o'clock Il. NJ. to-
oay 40 Belmont race track. Charlottos-
willie. a large crowd was I'm attendance.
and the event proved 90 Doe the best OF
me kind ever held here There were six
races.
Firsi--one mile stake race-Was won by
Woods Stockton bay gcldlnR. Royal
Rover.
sccond-une- half mile hoats-Two in
three open 90 all, was won boy Woods
Siockton'e Royal Rover.
inirC-pony race Tor ponies l4I.2 and un-
DER. one-quarter miie-Gont'emen riders.
weight $50 pounds. won by c. II. Moore
hadcs.
Fourth--one mile dash for horses that
nave never won a race property 90 mem
hors 81 the Kcewick Hunt Club. and % be-
ridden by same. won by G.. RuAin RAN
dolrh's Miss Croxton.
Fltth-point 90 point. race about two
and onc-haf miles over "a fine hunting
country Thoroughbred. les pounds. half
hrcds. 10 pounds won hy O.. X. Sails
bry's k.iser.
sixth-oue mile dash-For halbred
hacks and hunters that have never started
in n race Gentlemen riders weight not
less than o., pounds won by c. Rumin
lsanaolpa's Little Critic.
Providence Races.
PROVIDENCE Sept l5-2I5 class trot.
Nafracansett stake. 5000 Green Brine
1rst. Lord Vucen. reccnd. Precision
tnird. Time. 21J "a. 211 1-2 2.n IA 2Il
"a. 2lil.2 lord Vincent won the second
heat. Precision won the first
20 class pace. purse S20l0-Prince
Alert FIRST Royal r. shodon second.
Dan third. Time 2:O1 "a pos "a. 2:06 a.
z.is class trot purse 81 20o-Sadie VI.
inst Franz Cramer second. Whitney
third. Time. 2:l6lA 2.i3l-2
Pa class pace. purse 81 20o.-Kfng Albert
first, Fred w. second. Major third. Time.
S:ll ~, z:1f
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

uAsurNGTON. sept 1.-THE Cleveland
club played as though they did not care
whether they won or lost, and the Sena-
tors easily took the game. Schmidt was
MT hard. and Coliidower replaced him al
the end az the third inning. Freeman
made his nineteenth home run Attend
score. r. II. T.
washington .... .155O0OO3x-ii IA !
cleveland 49,. ....0OOOO003 0-3 Q 4
Batteries - Evans and McMannus'
schmidt Connower and Sugdon. Time
las. I'mpires-B and Latham.
Cincinnati. Z; Baltimore, ..
BALTIMORE MD. Sept 15.-Wretched
support OF their pitcher cost the game to
fhe Orioles. she Reds winning the ninth
game out under eleven played during the
season Howell pitched fairly well under
most discouragiug conditions Ilaw.ey
was IN nne condition. and had the Birds
hypnotized. Attendance, 1888.
score. H. n. j.
Baltimore .... ....00 OF o 90 o. 10
Cincinnati. .... .1OO1O2300- T. q
Ratteries-HoWeu and Robinson: Hawley
ana Kahoe. Umpirc-Dwyer. Time 2;oo.
Louisville. 10. Philadelphia. %.
PHILADELPHIA. PA Sept. Ito
days game was called after the eighth
inning on account OF darkness. Louisville
won after stubborn contest in which
there was considerable wrangling. some
heavy hitting aud bad errors.
Captain Clarke VINO was not I'm the
game. wa escorted from the grounds by
a policeman for insulting Umpire McGarr.
score: r. II. E.
Philadelphia .... .3O0O411O--9 10
Louisville. .... ....2 @ % DO 15 o
Batteries-Piatt. Orth and Mcfarland.
WaddcH and Steelman. Umpres-Snyder
and AcGarr. Time, 2.2o.
Boston. o; Phtshurg. 5.
BOSTON. Sept l5-Boston took hard
hitting game from Pittsburg to-day.
Stahrs home run i'm the hfth was one
o. the longest hits ever seen on the
grounds. Attendance. 6,0ol.
Score: r. II. j..
Boston. go. ......0 I ] 0021 4N-9 IA .
Pittsburg.. COO. ....O200 00O-l
Battcries-Wniis and Bergen; Chesbro
and Bowerman. Umpires-Manassou and
Connolly. Time 300.
New York. 10; 81. Louis. o.
NEW YORK. Sept. 1.-THE New Yorks
easily defeated ST. Louis to-day by good
NA.llNA anu ailHlV MttNlilEs li'INIilf NI
though Doe was "a bit wild, always steadied
down when runs seemed imminent The
game was called on account of darkness
Attendance, 200.
Score. L. II. f.
New York.. .....2O322O1O-U Is 3
ST. Louis. ..........O 2O0201-5 @ 6
Batteries ohenv and Warner. Powell
ana O'Conner Umpires-Day and Nc
Donald. Time. 2.o5.
Chicago. =; Brooklyn. =.
fISOOKLYN. Sept 1s-Garyn was a
puzzle to-day. holding the leaders down
" four hits. two OF which came i'm the
last inning Chicago played fast ban at
an times. and touched up Dunn i'm lively
fashion toward the close. Attendance
100.
Score: Il. H. t.
Brooklyn .... ......0OO1OOOOl-3 g
Chicago .... ......201o 0OO32-S - /
Batteries-Duun and Mcclure. Garvin
and Bonahue. Umpires-sWartwOod and
hunt Time i.5f.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

Professor 90 his wife, provoked(-T
re row how 70 take you, Amelia.
Fiyc years ago YOU were crazy for that
hat. and now I've bought It for YOU. and
yoV don't liAe Il at al,-Answers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
Tho Dewey Fund,

WASHINGTON. September 15.-The
Dewey Home Fund to date amounts to
Sc. AS.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
Inmrcnce PnrlloM.

GORDONSvII.LE VA. Sept. b-Spe-
ciai MIR. Lawrence Parslow. young
business man. son OF Mr.. b. II. Paruow,
OF this place. died quite suddenly OF APP
pondietis in Birmingham, Ala, las, Mon
day. where he held lucrative railroad
position.
His remains reached here last Wedasi-
day and were laid TO rest In the town
cemetery on Thursday morning.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
She Knew What hat Meant.

Little Helou--Boo-hoo. / don't want 70
take that nasty, bitter stuff
Her mama-But how do you know It's
nasty and bitter? You haven't tasted II.
Little Helen-You said IL would be good
FOR mc.-(Stray Stories.
TO give an alarm when smoke or gas
enters a room q new apparatus has a
small flame surrounded BY a perforated
casing, which admits a certain amount
Of afr 10 the flame and heats a Their
mostatc bar. the presence OF gas decreas-
ing the power OF the Ilame and contract
ing the bar to give an electric alarm.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
10 cuny IA Gurprr ~ -wo DAYS

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II falls
TO cure. e. w. Groves signature Is on
each box. &c, .-4------,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

Spectacle cases can Dc securely attach
70 the clothing By a FLORIDA mans DO.
vice having single piece OF wire bent
TO form a loop az the bottom. and two
curved fingers al the top. into which the
case IS slipped with a safety pin at the
rear for securing the holder 10 the cloth
ing
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16
OBITUARY.
Annie wade Henley.

WALKERTON. VA. Sept l5.-Speciai.
Annie wade two ears-0ld daughter OF
w Todd aud Lizzie 1T. Henley. Died at
September a. 1899. She was
buried at 81. Paurs =. H. church, service
being conducted MT the grave oy KEY j.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-09-16

to-day. His address was enthusiastically
cheered.
Thomas j. Morgan. Of Chicago. follow
ed on the Trust From the Socialist Point
Of View"
Henry white secretary Of the United
Garment Workers Of America followed
NJ. NJ Garland. billed to speak ON An
Iron and steel Workers View Of COmbna-
lions" and e. y. Clark. grand chief Of
the order of Railway Conductors. were
not present when Chairman Howe called
their names. and John W. Hayes score
tary Of the knights of Labor, was called.
He said.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-15
HORRIBLE CRIME ALLEGED
Number of Men Charged With Assault
Ing "a White Woman.

AsuEvIIL.E. N. O., Sept l4-Four or
five men went to the aimShouss in Tran.
vlvania county at 10 p. III. about ten
days ago and entered the room of Brazil
C>oppal, a weakmirded white woman
Shocking her to prevent an outcry. the
men carried her to somo bushes and as.
saulted her, keeping her there several
hours.
She crawied back to tho house about
3 a. III. and told the story. The matter
was kept quiet until the officers could
secure clues. Sunday the first arrest
was made. the suspect being Tiilman
Anderson. negro. John Gather an.
other negro suspect. was arrested in
Ashevillo last night and taken to
Brevard. ,the county seat of Transyl.
vania. today.
john CASTOR, n negro and John
StanciQ, white. are also suspected and
warrants are out for them.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-15
MISSING CASHIER RETURNS,
George Sloan OF Wilmington Back
From New Nor1x.

WnMINdroN. N. c.. Sept. 14-Mr
George Sloan, late cashier of tho Will
mington Savings and Trust company OF
this city. whose mysterious disappear
ance on Saturday. Aug. -, was widely
pnbliabed III the press reports Mt the
time. returned to his home hero last
evening from New York,
It will be remerl bered that the affairs
OF tho bank were not IL the least dis.
turbed by his absence. aud that the
stockhohers of the bank Loaf not one
cent 10y Ais disappearance. There WAS.
therclore. no valid reason why he shoSh
heaiate TO return and the assumption
OF his friends Immediately AFTER his Dis.
appearance that by ovgrwork he Ho1
sunering temporary mental alteration
has been fui!9 ver.liCl
AS yet he las had 40 conference with
the bank oAicia!s, but tacrl IL no reasa,
70 doubt bug rhas i: - Il DO the no, {.
pseasant and all myst"i -a.;cniat,rrn,.
his leaving fully cxyla ned.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-15
MASTERS SALE.
State of South Carolina | Court Of O. IN.
County of Union. mon Pleas
RObt. l.. Nance ct al
Jesse 7. Nance ct al.

Jesse 7. Nance ct al. ;
In obedience to an order made herein
[ will sell ut Union, before the Court
lIouse duor, during the legal hours of
,,!e on salesday End of OctoMr, 1899.
Tie following lanls IT, VII:
All that certain tract o. parcel Of land
lying being and situat d i'll PincEnry
township, Union county, State aforesaid
aud continuing GIG acres more or less.
Bounded as follows: On the North and
East by lands of +. NJ. Adams and Of
John Scales. On the South by lands of
Newell Smith decd. and on the West
by lands of J. ID IIanc 'ck, and former
" belonging to Andrew j. Nance decd.
TERMS OF SALE.
One third cash balance on Il credit OF
one nnl two years with interest on credit
portion from 'day Of S3l2, credit portion
10 be secured by bond OF purchaser, AMI
Il mortgage Of the premises sold with
privilege TO the purchaser to ray all cash.
The land; will be sold in three sepa-
rate trac;s ;Acn offered for sale in one
uarctl and the sale reali%,ug tie largest
amount Of money for the whole land
shall stand on the sale by the mortgage.
Purchaser to pay for all papers and re-
cnrding same. Flats Of said land can be
seen at Masters Ciiicc.
c. II PEAKE, Master.
HTGt
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-15
RrOCDHoUNDS IN PURSUIT.

Negroes Assault II Young White
Woman Near Tifton, Gu.
TIFToN, Ga, Sept. I2.-Mrs. j. 5.
Johnson, q young white woman % years
old, accompanied by her Syear-old
brother, was picking cotton short dis
tance from her home and near the town
of Ty Ty, miles west of Triton. yes
terday, when two negroes slipped up
behind her and one caught her around
the waist.
She screamed for help, as did her
brother, and parties in the business part
of town heard the cries, but did not
know what they meant. One of the
negroes held her while the other rs
suulted her. At the approach of other
parties the negroes fed.
The alarm was quickly GiTen and pos
scs began 10 assemble from every quar-
ter Constable Oliver of Ilfton WAS
teicrh oned for with his dogs, and Sher.
iI Story OF Worth also procured dogs
n I9ined the pursuit.
iWO HeSi ~, ---, ~ - 49,.
wanted, were soon captured and are 10.
ing held for ldeniitic2ti ton.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-15
TRAIN FALLS INTO A RIVER.
-Four Men Are Killed In an Accident
Near Columbia.

OoLuMrIA. s. c., Sept. ll-"hc en-.
gine and several cars OF train loaded
with granite went through the t:est!o
of the Columbia, NowsGrr;SS Iasrcns
road over Bvoad river. near this city.
Engineer Weathersby, Fireman Rem.
nick and two negro tramps were killed
A car is supposed to have jumped the
track and the jar caused the structure
to give way. There is no other way of
accounting for the accident. as the tres
tie has just been overhasfcd by the
bridge builders OF the Atlantic Coast
Line. and was recently turned over 70
President Childs with the report that 1t
was in perfect condition. An inspection
showed the timbers to he new.
While the ;restle is being rebuilt TIC
Columbia. New berry and Laurens repd
will use the tracks of the Southern from
NewCerry TO Columbia.
The engineer and fireman were car.
red down i'll their engine. Tho fa!
was so sudden that neither moved froS|
his post and they met instant death.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-15
YOUNG MACONlTE SUICIDES
Horace Wood kills Himself When
Caught Stealing.

MACON, Sept. l4.-Horace Wood, aged
II Years, committed suicide under sen.
sational circumstances last night in the
office Of ". J. Douglas Ho had been
employed by Douglas, but was dis.
charged on Aug. 20 for drinking. Since
his discharge Mr.. Douglas has been
missing quantity of stamps from his
desk. which have always been taken at
night after the Office had been locked
uT and the employees gone home.
Last night Douglas concealed himself
i'll his Office TO catch the thief. Wood
SOON entered and when confronted by
Douglas confessed. but he refused to re.
riisur:e his torIher employer or submit
% arrest, shooting himself through the
heart when al officer was calioi in.
The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-09-15
Drummer AT PORT TAMPA
Health OElccr to Look Out For Su.
vanuah's Interest.

Health Orlccr to Look Out For Sal
vannah'S Interest.
SAVANNAH. Sept. la.-Upon the re-
pert of case of yellow fever ut Port
Tampa, DR.. w. +. Brunner, health ofti.
Ger here, left at once for that place with
q view to looking out for Savannah's 5
interest.
The question of q quarantine against
Tampa and Port Tampa by Savannah
will depend upon what is heard from
DR.. Brunner. Up TO the present time
no word has been received from him
'and 1t Is taken for granted that SO far
the situation Is in no way serious
AS = precautionary measure, however.
the city has placed inspectors on the
trains coming from that direction and
notes are taken of all the people from
that city and port, so that they may he
Kept under observation in case the fever
should spread